Appalachia High School - Accolade Yearbook (Appalachia, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1975 volume:

- Frank L. Gentry 1698 Dawson Ave. W. Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-43 - Mint- i ■ WerUAy •4fg d u� cn Avenue w 1 X 3 St ne G«)� ilM24219 - 1775 ' v 9 9 ; V -«ry . r: A 1 We wish for tomorrow and ail of its bright promises with ideas of success in mind. Now, we do not realize that we are wishing to leave our loved ones and most cherished places because of these ambitious thoughts. Only after we have moved on into the future are we able to understand that yesterday was the best time of our lives. Here, in this book, we capture the most glorious moments, such as, a great play or an awkward move¬ ment , that can accompany us on our journeys after school. The Accolade Staff 2 TOP LEFT: Group D of the Senior Class proudly displays its bulletin board. TOP RIGHT: Leravena and Mary Ruth amuse themselves with jokes. MIDDLE LEFT: Jerry prepares for a test in Literature. BOTTOM LEFT: The Juniors pro¬ vide a powder-puff football game as a source of entertainment and raising money. 3 TOP LEFT: Traffic accelerates during lunch period. TOP RIGHT: Jerome gets ready for the head cutting. RIGHT: Moe and Curly get tight for a picture. BOTTOM RIGHT: Unexpected incidents add zest to campus life. BOTTOM LEFT: Tricia shows how it is done. 4 TOP LEFT: Students enjoy an assembly program. MIDDLE LEFT: Seniors overlook the powder-puff game. BOTTOM LEFT: Before school is the best time for talking. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mr. Riggs loves to work puzzles. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Murphy and Mr. Gentry exchange ideas. 5 TOP LEFT: Sherry explains the situation. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Lifford gives a fair share. MIDDLE RIGHT: D. E. students admire their mums. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Nelson talks over foreign policies. 6 TOP LEFT: Seniors amuse them¬ selves while standing in the lunch line. MIDDLE LEFT: A short notice for Homecoming led to morning practice. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Hutchinson takes names for the Safety Patrol. BOTTOM RIGHT: Nora takes time for a picture. 7 TOP FAR LEFT: Students practice for Home¬ coming night in the hot sun during sixth period. TOP FAR RIGHT: Practice in the hot sun with Mrs. Brooks and Mr. Gentry as over¬ seers proved to be worthwhile in the end. MIDDLE FAR LEFT: Debbie ponders on how to fix the field gate. MIDDLE FAR RIGHT: Susan, Frank, Boyd, and Ronnie decorate the goal post to add excitement to the Homecoming game. BOTTOM FAR LEFT: Enthusiasm mounted slowly as the glorious day progressed. ON THIS PAGE: These pictures show the mounting joys as the second period Pre-Cal¬ culus class prepared the Queen candidates float. 9 We never tell you how much we appreciate you because we think it is understood, However� your clever ideas and ingenious thoughts seem to make the impossible come to pass. You have helped make the prom a most spectacular event in our lives, you have helped us appre¬ ciate the joy of Christmas, and last but not least, you have made many families happy with a S. C, A, Thanksgiving Basket, Thank you, Mrs, Wilma Brooks, for being yourself and a wonder¬ ful teacher. To you, we, the 1975 Annual Staff, sincerely dedicate this book. 10 i mA 6 4 fa «: 1 TOP LEFT: Students enjoy an evening out of class at a pep rally. TOP RIGHT: To conquer one means to conquer all. LEFT: Practice makes way for a better grade. BOTTOM RIGHT: Fang strikes again! 11 12 mmm 13 JMd MR. JOSEPH ROSE MR. JAMES RIGGS Mr. Joseph Rose, who was again principal of Appalachia High Sc hool during 1974-75, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at East Tennessee State University and his Masters Degree at Virginia Poly¬ technic Institute. Although Mr. Rose had a brief ill¬ ness during the first semester, he came back strong with the will-power to make life at A. H. S. better than ever before. With the help of Assistant Princi¬ pal, Mr. James Riggs, he lifted morale when it was needed with a warm smile. Mrs. Helen Edens, who served the school as secretary, and Mrs. Fern Craw¬ ley, a teachers’ aid, added their share to campus life, also. MRS. EDENS u MRS. ANNA BARKER East Tennessee State University, B.A. Economics, World Geography, World History MRS. DORIS BERTA Concord College, B.S. Physical Education MR. RANDY BLAIR Milligan College, B.S. Radford College, M.S. History MRS. GRACE CURRIE BRADSHAW University of Texas, B. A. Language Arts MRS. WILMA BROOKS Lincoln Memorial University, B.S. Math, Pre-Caiculus MISS MARSHA KATHRYN BRYANT University of Va., East Tennessee State University, Radford College, B.S. , M.S. English 15 MRS. MARY FAYE BUCKLES Clinch Valley College Raford College, B. S. University of Tennessee Business MR. FRANK GENTRY Clinch Valley College University of Va.� B. S. English Speech MRS. DOROTHY GWALDIS Clinch Valley College Radford College, B. S. Business MISS HELEN HILL Mary Washington College, B.S. Columbia University, M.S. Math, Guidance, History MR. GARY HOLLOMAN George Washington University Lincoln Memorial University, B.S. Drivers ' Education MRS. ANNE HUNTER Emory and Henry College, B.S. Spanish 16 MR, EDWARD HUTCHINSON Knoxville College Cleveland State University, B.S. East Tennessee State University, M.S, Math MR. JERRY MARTIN Eastern Kentucky University, B.M.E. Band MR. BENNY MASON V.P.I. S.U, , B.S, Distributive Education MISS MILDRED MULLINS Lincoln Memorial University, B.S. Business MRS. GRACE K. MURPHY Virginia State College, B.S. A.N. T. University, M.S. English MR. BARRY NELSON Berea College, B.A. Government, History 17 MRS. NANCY PAYE Radford College, B.S. Librarian MR. JACKIE RAY ROBINETTE Lees-McRae College, A. A. Emory and Henry College, B.S. Middle Tennessee University, M.S. Chemistry, Physics, Math MR. JACK SIZEMORE Appalachian State University, B.S. University of Va., M. Ed. Science MISS AZLENE STOUT East Tennessee State University, Asbury College, B. A. University of Va., M. Ed. Guidance MR. BOBBY TAYLOR East Tennessee State University, B.S. Physical Education MRS. JUANITA THOMPSON Hiwassee College, A.B. Lincoln Memorial University, B.S. Union College, M. A. English MRS. VICKI WILLIAMS Clinch Valley College, B.S. Chemistry MRS. RUTH J. F. WHEELER Radford College, B. S. Home Economics The unique faculty which you have just seen provided companionship, as well as, classroom activities. It is these aspects that make attend¬ ing this school so worthwhile. These pictures reveal the rela¬ tionships around our school. 19 TOP: Coach Nash gives quick instructions to Rick about holding the opposing team back. BOTTOM: Mrs. Murphy keeps the class under control by instructing them that she will cut their throats as a means of keeping down the noisy talking. 20 main imhrn TOP LEFT: Mr, Mason shows his D, E. class a film to enlighten their knowledge about business transactions. TOP RIGHT: Student teachers learn quickly that there Is more to teaching than talking. BOTTOM LEFT: Miss Hill keeps everything handy on the table so that she can finish her job effi¬ ciently , 21 c Many teachers inspire educa¬ tional interest in many ways. However, some teachers still use the old method of seat-warm¬ ing” to achieve their goals. Moments such as these one never forgets for a long time. 23 24 25 •i TOP; SCA Members. Officers: President, T. Crum; Vice-Pres., K. Golden; Sec., N. Jones. MIDDLE: Don helps sell popcorn during a home football game. RIGHT: Doris sells a drink to Robert. Looks as if she is taking a nap between sales! ! ! 26 TOP: Hi-Y. Officers: Pres., J. Maxwell; Vice-Pres. � D. Trigg; Secty. � K. Greene; Treas., K. Clark; Reporter, K. Rogers; Chaplin, S. Cornett. BOTTOM: Tri-Hi-Y. Officers: Pres., B. Lewis; Vice-Pres. , E. Sharpe; Secty., D. Trigg, This year the Hi-Y and the newly formed Tri-Hi-Y have worked to show their Christian attitudes to the students of A. H. S. The members hung pos¬ ters around the school to help the students know more about the club. We, the students appreci¬ ate the thoughts for today and the lunch-time prayer, but even more so, we are proud of the A.H.S. Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y. 27 mhkOj LEFT: Miss Bryant, the new spon¬ sor, takes time to pose for a pic¬ ture . RIGHT: Donna seems to have her mind on something other than the meeting. MIDDLE: FTA members have FUN at the meetings. BOTTOM: FTA members Offi¬ cers: Pres. , Kim Rogers; Vice- Pres. , Kim Scalf; Secty., Donna Mabe; Treas., Jerry Livingston. The FTA has invited several speakers from neighboring col¬ leges to speak to the members. Later in the year the FTA will have a tea for the teachers; in ' April the members take over the teachers classes for one day. 28 CtuhM mated TOP: FBLA members Officers: Pres,, Leravena Lawson; Vice- Pres. Nancy Collins; Rec, Secty, Janice Herndon; Corres. Secty. Kim Greene; Treas. Carolyn Johnson; Reporter Gloria Clark; Hist, Patti Meade; Pari. Marlene Bartee and Nora Jones, MIDDLE: Jerry seems stunned by the spelling of the work BARBA¬ ROUSNESS. BOTTOM: FBLA members sold AR-WES kits to raise money for the club and they also sold trash Bags for the March of Dimes to help fight birth defects. Some members of the FBLA will take part in competition between local FBLA Chapters at Mountain Empire Community College, The winners will pro¬ ceed to Radford for Regional Competition. The members vol¬ unteered to provide the enter¬ tainment. 29 TOP: The DECA club officers are as follows: Pres., Eddie Knight; Vice- Pres., Marlene Bartee; Sec.ty. , Carolyn Johnson; Pari. , Nora Jones. MIDDLE LEFT: Senior members of the DECA ask what is so important. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mr. Mason dis¬ cusses the sale of mums. BOTTOM: DECA students were really proud of their mums. 30 TOP: The EFE officers are as fol¬ lows: Pres ,, Jeff Hollyfield; Vice-Pres.� Pat Kilgore; Secty. , Shannon Carter; Treas., Connie Stacy, LEFT: Who is this innocent by¬ stander. MIDDLE RIGHT: Proud partici¬ pants of the EFE display their hard work. BOTTOM: Enthusiasm for the EFE starts young. The Education for Employment provides career education for the young people. 31 32 TOP: Mr. Sizemore enjoys taking time out from teaching to pose for A.H ' .S. cameras. FAR LEFT: After a week of Chemistry, Mrs. Williams sits on pins and needles. MIDDLE LEFT: Ninth Grade Sci¬ ence enjoys their work, it can even be fun, Right Mary???? MIDDLE RIGHT: While Mr. Robi¬ nette is away, looks like Vickie will play! 11 LEFT CENTER; The new experi¬ ment created laughing gas, Right Mis. Williams !! I LEFT BOTTOM: Stephanie and Roy studies while Mac relaxes. RIGHT BOTTOM: What could be so funny Donna??? 33 TOP: Spanish Club members, Officers: Pres., Eddie Sharpe; Vice-Pres., Debbie Humbert; Sec., Kim Rogers; Treas., Kelli Cornett. MIDDLE LEFT: Darrell and Kim seem to enjoy Spanish class. MIDDLE RIGHT: First and Second year Spanish students enjoy sing¬ ing Christmas carols. BOTTOM: First year Spanish stu¬ dents take time out from initia¬ tion to have their picture made. 34 JURE M E MAKER TOP; F.H.A. members Officers: Pres., Rosemary McFarland; Vice-Pres, and Hist., Tricia Lovell; Secty., Linda Deaton; Treas., Jill Kilgore; Reporter, Kathy Smith. LEFT; F.H.A. entry in the Homecoming Parade. RIGHT: While Mrs. Wheller explains no one pays attention. iKHi 35 °Me 1 Q75c Uudo The 1975 Annual Staff worked very hard to produce the 1975 Acco¬ lade. Meetings were held and films were shown so that this book could be the best yet. We want to thank Mrs. Dorothy Gwaldis, our sponsor, for guiding us in the right directions by telling us what was right and what was wrong. It was great to know that we were capturing a por¬ tion of time to be held by everyone even though it was time consuming. We, also, give our thanks to the people who aided in its production. 36 mmm §L The Junior apprentices were Patti Needham, Rosemary McFarland, Vicki McCrary, Roy Munsey, Shelia Garret and Sue T. Williams. MIDDLE LEFT: The staff takes a break under a tree after taking pictures. BOTTOM: Members work during periods in order to meet dead¬ lines. TOP: Library club members. OFFICERS: Pres. Cindy Wil¬ liams, Vice-Pres. , David Knight, Rep. and Hist., Janice Herndon, Secty.-Treas. Charles Jervis. MIDDLE LEFT: Mrs. Paye takes time out to show Patty and Con¬ nie how it ' s done. MIDDLE RIGHT: Library mem¬ bers stay busy. BOTTOM: Interesting things hap¬ pen in the library. 38 TOP: Beta Club Members. OFFICERS: Pres. Chales Jervis, Vice. Pres. Boyd Lewis; Secty. , Mary Ruth Blakemore; Treas. , Kim Scalf. LEFT: Everyone pays close atten¬ tion as the meeting comes to order. ABOVE: Teresa wonders Where did all the people go? 39 The Bark Staff took a Change for the better this year when a whole new staff took offices. The paper came out regularly in an up-to-date style like an ordinary newspaper. The editors were Charles Jervis and Boyd Lewis. Their work was rewarded with each issue because of their per¬ sonal touches such as a gorilla drawn to fit Mrs. Murphy ' s head. Thanks to Mrs. Bradshaw for her 4Q guidance. SBodfovGU si The 1974-75 football season came in and went out with the successful support of oui fine Booster Club. Known for their sportsmanship� they follow each game with outstanding spirit, 41 TOP: Safety Patrol members pro¬ vide guards as a means of secur¬ ing everyone ' s safety during and after games, MIDDLE: Students wait in turn for signing the work sheet. BOTTOM: Boyd takes time out from his busy schedule to direct traffic in the halls. 42 ■v.r If the A.H.S. Band was rated primarily on rythm one would grant the most credit to the drum section because they provided a beat which brought the dead aiive! ! BOTTOM LEFT: Love is . . . the A.H.S. Band. 43 TOP RIGHT: Mary Lou takes time out for a delightful pose. MIDDLE LEFT: There is nothing more exciting than a soulful strut through town. MIDDLE RIGHT: The Band take time to play” around. BOTTOM: If anything could be described as together, this is it. 44 TOP LEFT: Appy ' s prized posses¬ sion, Drum-Majorette, Stepha¬ nie Cornette, TOP RIGHT: A new addition to the Appy Band, the flag team, featuring some of the most beau tiful young ladies at Appy, MIDDLE RIGHT: Skill and prac¬ tice bring on excellence. BOTTOM LEFT: J. D. Day, right? 45 urwM TOP: Participants in the F. B.L. A. contests which were held at Mountain Empire Com¬ munity College glow with happi¬ ness for their winners. RIGHT: The F.B.L.A. winners were Nancy Collins, Janice Herndon, Teresa Crum, Diane Thomas, Donna Mabe, and Pat- tie Mead. RIGHT: Donna Begley, Randy Lane, and Judi Gibson proudly display their plaques and certifi¬ cates for winning first place hon¬ ors received in the categories of advertising, interviewing, and job placement. 46 9 TOP LEFT: The candidates for Girls’ State were Leravena Law- son and Susan Williams. Both had a swell time attending Girls’ State and believe that it is some¬ thing that every girl should attend. They also, agree that it was a great time in their lives. It was held in Farmsville, Vir¬ ginia, about fifty miles from Boys’ State. MIDDLE LEFT: The candidates for Boys’ State were Boyd Lewis and Jerry Livingston. It was held at Lynchburgh, Virginia, at which they had a lot of fun par¬ ticipating in the daily routines and sharing jokes with the other guys. Left to Right: Pat Leedy, Russell Collier, Mike Jones, Eddie Sloan, M ? ke Rose, Pat Day, Debra Belcher, Randy Lane, Diane Dorton, Robert Collier, Elmer Lewis, Dale McNutt, and Steve Carroll. Sponsor, Mrs. Anna Barker. 47 TOP: J. V. Cheerleaders. Left to right: R. Jackson, M. Willis, K. Smith, and K. Varner. MIDDLE LEFT: J.V. Cheerlead¬ ers performed at Homecoming. MIDDLE RIGHT: K. Smith shows a winning score, right Kathy??? BOTTOM RIGHT: M. Willis shows the Bulldog Spirit!! ! 48 TOP: A.H.S. Cheerleaders. Left to Right: T. Crum; D. Mabe; D. Humbert; C. Williams; D. Thomas; D. Carrol, Capt.; S. Williams; and K. Rogers. MIDDLE: A ride through town at Homecoming make Appy people HAPPY! ! ! BOTTOM: In the morning a pep rally and at night the real thing, right Diane!!! The A.H.S. Cheerleaders have well served the Appy Bulldogs and the fans. In this year of 1974, the girls have stood by in defeats and victories cheering the Dogs on their way and giving the fans a reason to be proud of their team. 49 50 51 TOP: Ricky and Randall share Rosemarie ' s Happiness. MIDDLE LEFT: As everyone gazed upon the Homecoming float, sighs of approval were heard. RIGHT: A touch of the Old West was given to the parade by these pioneers. 52 The 1975 Homecoming was an evening filled with beauty and excitement. As Rosemarie Kee- see was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1975, the stands roared. With the help of Mrs, Brooks ' ingenious ideas the Homecoming float was more beautiful than ever before. Then, when the Bulldogs won, the game, it was just too much. Last but not least, the evening was fulfilled because of the parade through town. Thanks from the students of Appy. LEFT: The proud Queen reigns! 53 54 The characters were as follows: Kim Cornette, Mrs. Morton; Frank Kibler, Grandad; Jerry Livingston, Hooley; Mary Ruth Blakemore, Betty; Donna Beg¬ ley, Mrs. Harrington; Teresa Crum, Della Harrington; Eddie Sharpe, Jack Norwood; Nora Jones, Angie; Leravena Lawson, Mrs. Drusilla Dobins; Randy Lane, Grogan; Judi Gibson, Jane; and Ronnie Cornette as Kip . It was exciting to see these fine actors portray the hilarious char¬ acters because they seemed to be so real. With their hard work and the guidance of Mrs. Grace Mur¬ phy , the play was a big success. Jerry Livingston received the A- Block for an excellent perform¬ ance. 55 ‘aniMj w .. ' •A TOP: The Junior Cast. MIDDLE LEFT: Could this be the future Keokee Tech graduates? Anything is possi¬ ble, right Buffy? MIDDLE RIGHT: Silas fills the future furnace of KTU! BOTTOM: Mark and Connie help the actors get their lines together; Mark also helped pro¬ duce the sounds that were needed. 56 TOP LEFT: Kim poses with her pet Persian cat. TOP RIGHT: Sleep seems impor¬ tant to some actors or maybe acting Isn’t so hard after all! BOTTOM: The cast was as fol¬ lows: D. Swiney, John Morgan; J. Blakemore, Silas Dobbins; K. Rogers, Flickie Nelson; J. Max¬ well, Nickie Strong; D. Thomas, Betty Phillips; D. Mabe, Joan Parker; P. Needham, Mrs. Guai- ino; R. Munsey, Bill Lindsay; D. Trigg, Antonia Guarino; T. Kel¬ ler, Sid RozensM; T. Jones, Oscar Pozenby; M. Poteet, Wil¬ lie Woodson; S, Cornett, Evalina Bumpass. 57 TOP LEFT: Mr. Pibb helped Kevin get away from it all. TOP RIGHT: Mary Beth and Tracy add the finishing touches. MIDDLE LEFT: Future Scientist of America? MIDDLE RIGHT: Ever) ) . was just too busy to stop and talk. BOTTOM: Mr. Riggs and Ken¬ neth relaxed with a chew of baccer.” 58 c TOP; The awards and the awarded. MIDDLE LEFT; Now, do we have everyone? MIDDLE RIGHT: Harry was all smiles when the special moment arrived, BOTTOM LEFT; Mr. Greever Grouse gave out awards as . . . BOTTOM RIGHT: Mayor Jack Kibler called out the names. 59 c P m — IQ75 !!! The theme of the 1975 Prom was We may never pass this way again” and was decorated in Ori¬ ental style with a beautiful bridge in the center of the floor. With the hard work of Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Berta, Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Blair, and Mr. Taylor, King Eddie Sloan and Queen Leravena Lawson reigned supremely over the evening, and everyone had the time of their lives. TOP RIGHT: King and Queen. BOTTOM: Crownbearers of the 1975 Prom were Ada Rose and Patrick Paye. 60 £ 61 TOP LEFT: Dennis looks worried! ! ! TOP RIGHT: Forensic Play Cast, Seated: Nora Jones, Dennis Muron, Eddie Sharp. Standing: Mrs. Bradshaw (sponsor) Frank Kibler, Mark Poteet, Jerry Liv¬ ingston . MIDDLE: Forensic Participants, Seated: Vickie McCrary, Ste¬ phanie Cornett, Susan Williams, Charles Jervis, Frank Kibler, Jerry Livingston. Frank Kibler won second-place in Prose. Charles Jervis won second place, oratory in the district and regional meets. Right: Jerry Liv¬ ingston won first-place in poetry in regional, second-place in Dis¬ trict and second-place in State. 62 TOP LEFT: Susan Williams gave her speech as first honor student with an average of 3.950. TOP RIGHT: Charles Jervis gave his speech as second honor stu¬ dent with an average of 3.850. MIDDLE LEFT: Seniors await their first walk down the isle. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mary Ruth was Mistress of Ceremonies on Class Day. BOTTOM LEFT: The daisy chain was carried by the junior girls. BOTTOM RIGHT: William, Boyd, and Dennis played our song. 63 LEFT TOP CORNER: Doris and Jerry received Journalism Awards for their excellent work on the Annual Staff. Jerry also received the I Dare You Award for his Leadership. RIGHT TOP CORNER: Mary Ruth, William, and Frank received the Music Awards. BOTTOM LEFT CORNER: Doris and Jerry received the Account¬ ing Awards, David received the Typing I Award, Tereas received the Shorthand Award, and Nancy received the Clerk-Typist Award. BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER: Susan received the Math Award, Teresa, the Spanish Award, Charles, the Science Award, and Rick, the History Award. ' v !|| j 111 J FAR LEFT MIDDLE: D.E. Stu¬ dents of the Year. FAR LEFT RIGHT: Baseball Player of the Year was Pat Leedy. FAR LEFT BOTTOM: Frank, Boyd, and Charles received Jour¬ nalism Awards for their hard work on the school newspaper, LEFT: C indy, Kim, Debbie, and Susan received the Office Assist¬ ant Awards for their work in the office during their study periods. BOTTOM LEFT: Eddie received the All-District Award for his playing capabilities. TOP LEFT CORNER; Stephanie and Kim received the Essay Awards. TOP RIGHT CORNER: R. Day and K. Hollyfield received the E.F.E. Awards. BOTTOM: Honor Students. � « 8Mu ‘-Mi iXinCj The recipients of this award Eddie Sharpe and Mary Ruth Blakemore. % The recipient of this award was Mary Ruth Blakemore. The recipient of this award was The recipient of this award was Debra Humbert. Charles Jervis. 66 Jerry Livingston was chosen to receive the V.F.W. Good Citi¬ zenship Award and Leravena Lawson, the D.A.R. Award. Ralph Bandy Leravena Lawson Charles Jervis 67 um (soirunfMtinetit (Eon ' idummi tyfyet u The speaker of the 1975 Com¬ mencement was Dr. Gordon Goodgame� a minister from Bluefield, West Virginia. With his words of encouragement� he made each senior one of the hap¬ piest, people in the world. His words will forever live on in our minds because they were true and to-the-point. As Mr. Rose called the names of the seniors, Mr. Riggs awarded the diplomas with a warm smile. 69 70 71 TOP: Students look forward to kick- ball on friday when the boys and girls combine to play the game together. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mrs. Berta and Mr. Taylor supervise the play-by-play technicalities. Bottom: Extra scenes of Physical Education outside of class. 72 WJfV The Golf team maintained a sense of stability and remained to be very prominent in playing their games. They helped R. Mimsey, T. Jones, D. Muron, and F, Kibler on to the district tournament. The golfers are R. Bandy, D. Knight, R. Bowman, B. Jackson, F, Kibler, L. Maddox, R. Munsey, P, Dorton, D, Muron, S, Skinner, and T, Jones, Facing strong challenges from several district foes, the Appala¬ chia track team pulled through the year with bright, stunning points made by Jerry Jackson and Gary Williams. For this reason, their fans are looking forward to the future track meets. The run¬ ners are C. Pennybacker, E. Sharpe, J. Jackson, D. Muron, C. Hylton, G. Williams, R. Collins, J. Boatright, H. Gaines, and R. Lane. 73 ' ECUrv I fuK ' i | : ' |Hp ' , !f Wf J 1 The 1974-75 basketball team was as follows: FRONT ROW: D. Muron, H. Gaines, T. Keller, T. Jones. BACK ROW: J. Jack- son, F. Kibler, J. Blakemore, E Sharpe, M. Wright, P. Davis, C. Boggess. NOT PICTURED: E. Sloan. LOWER RIGHT: P. Davis pulls down another big rebound against the Pound Wildcats. 74 UPPER LEFT: D, Muron makes his move on a Pound Wildcat defender. UPPER RIGHT: Coach Holloman looks on with great concern over the activities on the floor. MIDDLE LEFT: Harry directs the Appalachia offensive against Pound. MIDDLE RIGHT: Sharpe and Sloan battle two defenders for the loose ball. LOWER LEFT: Eddie Sharpe goes up and over for two points. 75 The Junior Varsity Basketball team finished the season with a record of 9 wins and 9 losses. They were coached by Mr. Bob Nash. MIDDLE LEFT: Coach Nash watches the game closely. MIDDLE RIGHT: Darrell seems to be in a tight spot. BOTTOM: Kevin shoots for two. 76 The Girls’ Basketball team, which was coached by Gary Hol¬ loman , came through with a record of 4 wins and 8 losses. The girls are: STANDING: K. Clark, T, Skeens, R, Taylor, K. Kindle, T . Crum, K. Rogers, S. Cor¬ nett, K. Sowder, and M. Gib¬ son, KNEELING: P. Barker, V, Bush, G, Clark, M, Blakemore. NOT PICTURED: B. Bush. FAR LEFT: Bunny dominates the scene. LEFT: Gloria knows that alertness is the name of the game. 77 SBaiebcM Left to Right: J. Jackson, R. Collier, J. Gardener, D. Gibson, P. Leedy, D. Jones, D. Gr een, M. Gibson, M. Stadham, S. Carroll, K. Leedy, D. Knight, J. Swiney, E. Clendenon, R. Lane, J. Ramey. TOP: Group Picture. MIDDLE LEFT: Don whirls a fast¬ ball home. BOTTOM: While Mr. Nelson coached third base, Appy players won over its rival, Powell Val¬ ley, 10-3. 78 AM LEFT: While scrutinizing the play-by-play technicalities, Don Gibson ponders on what method of pitching to use. MIDDLE RIGHT: Appy fans share the blissful happiness of a grand slam by Robert Collier. BOTTOM LEFT: St-t-r-r-ike! ! ! BOTTOM RIGHT: Coach Taylor watches Jesse Gardener wind” up. 79 TOP: Team Picture MIDDLE LEFT: Eddie shows great hands as he catches another T. D. pass. MIDDLE RIGHT: Coach Robinette shows concern over the activities on the field. 80 g§n ■ I: ' ' ' ‘il: «Mlts rrj, 1 r .1, Jk A HI S3 f gmmmk Hi P m BBB| B BV -A TOP: The Appy Offensive Team, MIDDLE LEFT: Captains Leedy and Sloan during pre-game activities, RIGHT: Boggess and Davis make another Appy tackle. 81 as® TOP: The Big Men of the Mighty Bulldogs. BOTTOM: The Bulldogs during their pre-game warmups. SCOREBOARD home visitors 6 Sahville 6 32 J. J. Kelly 12 26 Jonesville 6 12 Pennington 14 34 Pound 6 43 Lynch 18 20 Norton 14 14 Coeburn 0 0 Clintwood 0 14 Powell Valley 23 82 83 W - . ■ ItU 9 1 I ■ ' ami U %i x 1 Jtgm f Bv Hjt i Pres. , Mary Ruth Blakemore; Vice-Pres., Pat Leedy; Secty. Treas., Darlene Keesee; Reporter, Susan Wil¬ liams; Sgt.-at-Arms, Jerry Livingston. 84 85 86 RALPH EDWARD BANDY BILLY RAY BARNETT CHARLES THOMAS BARNETT, JR. TEDDIE MARLENE BARTEE DONNA ANN BEGLEY DEBRA LYNN BELCHER ROBERT DARRETT BISHOP MARY RUTH BLAKEMORE JAMES CURTIS BOATRIGHT JENNY LYNN BREEDING MITCHELL ANTHONY BREWER TERRY LYNN BRYANT DEBRA ANN CARROLL GLORIA ANN CLARK STEVEN RANDALL CLARK 87 cSmctt NANCY ELLEN COLLINS KARLA CHRISTINA CORNETTE KIM KERRY CORNETTE RONNIE OWEN CORNETTE TERESA ELLA CRUM CAMILLA RUTH DAY PATRICIA LYNN DAY LINDA DIANA DEATON DIANA DORTON LOLA JEAN FLANARY MICHAEL CRAIG GADDIS JESSE RAY GARDENER JUDITH ELAINE GIBSON DONALD EDWARD GIBSON LARRY WAYNE GILLIAM 88 89 90 m ws a enwu KIMBERLY ANN GREEN JANICE DARLENE HERNDON MICHAEL HERRON DEBRA DARLENE HUMBERT WILLIAM MARION HUNEYCUTT, JR. DORIS MARIE HYLTON CHARLES KELLY JERVIS CAROLYN SUE JOHNSON MICHAEL ANTHONY JONES NORA LEE JONES BETTY DARLENE KEESEE LESTER NON KELLER FRANK WALKER KIBLER JOHN EDWARD KNIGHT RANDY UNAL LANE Q%nim RICKY EDWARD LANE LERA VENA GAIL LAWSON ARNOLD PATRICK LEEDY DENNIS BOYD LEWIS ELMER GENE LEWIS, JR, JERRY DEAN LIVINGSTON RICKY LEE MAGGARD RICK LYNN MARCUM JEROME LEE MARSINGILL DANNY RAY McDONOUGH DENNIS EDWARD MOSIER DENNIS RICHARD MURON DEBORAH KAYREEN PRICE MARSHA LYNN PRICE MERRY CHRISTINE PRICE 92 m vmp ' enwtt 93 ' ■ ’-aed A eniott 94 DAVID MICHAEL ROSE KIMBERLY JO SCALF JAMES EDWARD SLOAN KANDY LYNN SMITH ALLEN CARROLL STANLEY STEVEN SCOTT SWINEY GARY LYNN THOMPSON CYNTHIA ANN WILLIAMS SUSAN ELAINE WILLIAMS SHERRRY ANN WORLEY 95 ■ 96 97 Peyton Barker Gustave Barnett John Blakemore Flick Bowman Richard Boyd Ted Boyd Teresa Brickey Sandra Brooks Ricky Caudill Doris Christian Robert Collier Russell Collier a m 98 MIDDLE: Class Officers. Pres. , Vickie McCrary; Vice-Pres. , Clinton Jervis; Secty. , Sue Trigg Williams; Treas., Roy Munsey; Sponsors; Miss Bryant, Miss Mul¬ lins, Mrs. Hunter. LEFT: Patti waits for the bell. 99 aniott Patricia Fields Patty Frazier Harry Gaines Sheila Garrett Maria Getsi Kimberly Golden Mark Hollyfield Thomas Jervis Thomas Jones Charles Keesee Paul Kindle ' Jeffrey Lane 100 JunWiS Tricia Lovell Donna Mabe Joyce Maxwell Vickie McCrary Mona McDonald Rosemary McFarland Patti Meade Trina Meade Ronald Mitchell Stevey Mitchell Kathy Mullins Rickie Mullis 101 ' unititt Roy Munsey Deborah Murphy Patti Needham Mark Poteet Roger Ramey Susan Richardson Connie Robinson Kimberly Rogers Michael Rowland Robert Rutherford Mona Spears Carol Statzer 102 ' anl U Michael Sturgill Donald Swiney Diane Thomas Gerald Thompson Debra Trigg James Waddle Dennis Warner Grace Wells Robert Wells Patti Williams Sue Trigg Williams Mack Wright 103 cSopPwmm iq77 Karen Begley Jimmy Bledsoe Judy Bledsoe Steven Bowman Debra Boyd Steven Carrol Elizabeth Church Janice Clark Kimberly Clark Larry Collier Mary Collier Kenneth Collins RIGHT: Class Officers: Pres., Bobby Robinson; Vice-Pres., Kevin Fisher; Sponsors: Mrs. Wilma Brooks, Mr. Frank Gentry. 104 C WM MS Roberta Collins Kelli Cornett Bernita Day Jennifer Day Teresa Davidson Edna Delp Jeffrey Fannon Joan Fields Danny Filyaw Kevin Fisher Christina Foster Alice Fultz Eddie Galloway Thomas Galloway Stephen Gardner Jonnie Gibson Lisa Givens Myra Henegar Rena Hooper Vickie Hord 105 ojopUt ojmomw Sam Huneycutt Jerry Jackson Lowell Johnson Patti Keesee Thomas Keller David Knight Kevin Leedy Tina Lobionda Dale Mabe Anita McClure Rebecca Minor Debra Mullins Lester Mullins Magaret Mullins Wanda Mullins John Neeley Billie Osborne Frankie Owens James Ramey Yvonne Ramey 106 ee muj eni U Donna Reece Tammy Roberts Bobby Robinson Ann Rutherford Tammy Sizemore Glen Skinner Karen Sowder James Stacy Aaron Stallard Yvonne Stanley lessee Stidham Mark Stidham Reba Stidham Jeff Swiney Linda Thacker Charlotte Thomas Darrell Trigg Marie Varner Benjamin Vernon Nancy Warden 107 Sammy Belcher Jimmy Boatright Bryan Bouton Mary Boyd Susan Boyd Debbie Christian Barbara Clark Eddie Clendenon Patricia Cline John Cornett Jackie Deane Tammy Eads David Fig Michael Fig Samuel Fisher Kenny Flanary James Fleenor Bobby Ford Mary Foster Danna Frazier 108 Mary Beth Gibson Tammy Gibson Donnie Gilbert James Gilbert Ronnie Gilbert Connie Gilliam Susan Gillenwater David Green Anita Hampton Harold Holbrook Roger Horner Debbie Hunneycutt Mary Huneycutt Chester Hylton Gordon Hylton Donna Jackson Ricky Johnson Ruby Johnson Ballard Jones Chris Jones 109 T)ed IMftl Alice Kern Jill Kilgore Kim Kindle Diane Knight Carol Lewis Carolyn Lovell Mary Maggard Kathy Maxwell James McDonald Teresa McFall Jackie McKinney Victor McKinney Steve Messer Sharon Miller Daniel Moore Sheryl Mullins Judy Nichols Debra Norris Kay Person William Philial no men Carolyn Phipps Debbie Reynolds Melissa Ritchie Mary Rose Mary Ann Rose Tracy Skeens Kathy Smith April Stallard Peggy Stanley Debbie Stidham Emerald Swiney Tim Swiney Dena Taylor Mitzi Taylor Diane Thomas Ronald Thompson Mona Lisa Turner Donna Vernon Janet Williams Robert Williams Martha Willis Gary Worley 111 igM G AS Of) 7 Q ( sfwM Cynthia Atkins Cecil Austin Helen Ballard Thelma Ballard Brenda Bartee Steve Bishop Fay Blair Gay Blair Bobby Boatright Tony Brooks Cathy Caldwell Susan Calley Jewell Christian Gregg Clark Carroll Cline Beverly Collins Mitchell Davis Regina Day Sandra Day Patrick Dorton The eighth grade seemed to blend right in with the routine of study and the method of spreading individual enthusiasm throughout Appalachia High School. To help themselves become a part of A. H. S. they elected the following officers. Pres. Patrick Muron; Vice-Pres., Steve Bishop; and Secty. Treas., Kathy Payne. I ji jimm 112 Tonya Doyle Mark Fisher Tamara Fultz Naomi Gilbert Lenny Gilliam Kimberly Grant Kathy Harris Timothy Harris Jeffrey Hollyfield Ben Hooper Roger Homer Amy Hylton Lydia Hylton Carl Hubbard Bryan Jackson Roslyn Jackson Lawrence Jervis Cynthia Johnson Kimberly Keesee Patrick Kilgore Joseph Lawson Lisa Logan Lee Maddox Mary Maggard Kathy Maxwell James McDonough Sandra McFall Victor McKinney Ricky Moore Kathy Mullins Teresa Mullins Jimmy Mullis Patrick Muron Debra Neeley Kathy Payne 113 Kay Person Joseph Porter Michael Powell Katrina Rose David Ryan Dennis Scalf Ricky Scalf Dennis Smith Phillip Smith Darrell Sneed Karen Spangler Teresa Spears Connie Stacy Anthony Stallard Peggy Stanley . . . Q pwd Off MIDDLE LEFT: These eighth graders share their enthusiasm about attend¬ ing A. H. S. with each other. RIGHT: Miss Bryant explains the difference between relative pro¬ nouns and subordinate conjunctions, tions. BOTTOM LEFT: Some students have learned from experience that listen¬ ing to the teacher is a smart thing to do. Carl Williams Christopher Williams Larry Wilson Brenda Statzer Mary Stidham Timothy Stidham Walter Stuart Jacqueline Swiney Christopher Taylor Patsy Thacker Kathy Varner Sandra Vaughnn Mark V agner NOT PICTURED: William Ash¬ ley , Shannah Carter, Francis Foster, Sharon Frazier, Steve Lawson, Ralph Marcum, Anthony Nidiffer, and Eugene Thompson, MIDDLE LEFT: A bus headed for home looks good after a day at school. BOTTOM LEFT: A quick nap helps one think better. BOTTOM RIGHT: Peace!!! cSamtfi a eu q i n q MRS. GLENNA DERY Radford College B.S. Elementary Education MR. EDWARD GILES Pikeville College V.P.I. and S.U. B.S.-M.A. MR. EMORY ST ALLARD Clinch Valley L.M.U. and B.S. V.P.I. and S.U.-M.Ed. Gregg Barker Debbie Bentley Marilyn Boatright Vindetta Blair Rebecca Blanken Gary Brooks Jeff Brooks Jimmy Burns Kathy Bush Mike Caldwell Mickey Campbell Ray Carnes Angela Clark Cheryl Clendenon John Collier Shannon Collier Lou Collins Patty Cooper Denny Cornett Mark Cornett 116 Donna Darnell Gloria Davidson Carol Davis Mike Day Howard Doyle Keith Fields Nedra Fig Tommy Fisher Alfreda Foster Tammy Frazier Tommy Frazier Letta Fritz Chris Gibson Darrell Gilliam Denny Green Jo Ann Green Sammy Green Bobbie Grimes Peggy Hampton Mark Harris Louis Head Latiticia Henderson Kenny Henry Angela Hill James Hill Due to an unfortunate fire in the Elementary building, the Seventh Grade moved temporar¬ ily to the High School to avoid the chaos of over-crowding. We welcome them with open arms. John Howard David Hurley Anita Hylton Lonnie James Richard Johnson Jeff Jones Danny Lane Johnny Lawson Trina McDonald Mark McGee Rene McKinney Martin Miller Steve Moore Dana Ann Morton Mary Mullis Scotty Mullis Ricky Mumpower Jeff Needham James Nidiffer Kim Osborne Mary Payne Bobbie Jo Poole Laura Poteet Tammy Ramey Trina Reece Kathy Rogers Maria Rose Danny Rowland Mitzi Sampson Morris Sherles Valarie Slusher Lesa Stacey Valarie Stuart Randall Tankersle 1 Joe Taylor ne Keta Taylor James Thacker Dale Vanhook Charles Vernon Leslie Wells Sue West Rhonda Willis Debra Wilson Donna Wilson Diane Woodward NOT PICTURED: Joe Bridges, Steve Grimes, Eric Varner. Mr. Giles, Mrs. Dery, and Mr. Stallard find it hard to believe their situations. 119 120 121 122 ■■ 0LD5MQBM nr r:r;r r 55 COUNTRY BOY Drive-In Restaurant - Motel Delicious Sandwiches - Custard French Fries - Milk Shakes Curb Service Phone: 523-1632 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Compliments of WISE HARDWARE FURNITURE Norton, Virginia Compliments of M. D. COLLIER Appalachia and Big Stone Gap 565-0441 and 523-2931 THOMAS DISCOUNT Wood Avenue Big Stone Gap, Virginia THE MUSIC CENTER Appalachia, Virginia PHARMACISTS Appalachia, Virginia 242 16 123 DAVE’S Your Fashion Center Appalachia, Virginia ZACKIE ' S BARGAIN STORE Clothing for the Family Phone: 523-2832 Big Stone Gap, Virginia CARRY OUT AdFF BEEHlI Picnic and Party Supplies Pizzas, Beverages, Groceries Phone: 523-0631 1812 East Fifth Street Compliments of PARK AVENUE HOSPITAL Norton, Virginia Big Stone Gap, Virginia HAMER LUMBER COMPANY Compliments of BESSIE ' S DINNER Appalachia, Virginia Phone: 565-0220 Appalachia, Virginia Kenona, West Virginia Home Office HOLDING FUNERAL HOME Big Stone Gap, Virginia L. J. HORTON FLORISTS Flowers for all Occasions” Phone: 523-0S31 Big Stones Gap, Va, T.V. CABLE SERVICE Phone: 679-3361 Norton, Virginia WISE CONCRETE CORP. Big Stone Gap, Virginia Friendly group of WESTERN AUTO STORE Appalachia, Virginia 125 ' ublisher: T MARKET Big Stone Gap, Virgin!. ..llJMr I Norton � ■ ' ■ ! ' . . ' illliM - ■ Off: set Job Prinung WEBB’S Frigidaire Appliance - ; v , - „ -y!Nt ;Sr ' £i m “ t;. 1 WM IS M : .... ' ll . 1 — -- ’’Compliments and Best Wishes to The 1975 Seniors.” from the ’Mm APPALACHIA SURANCE AGENCY INC. JACK W. KIBLER, Manager Appalachia, Virginia fm BREAD CHICKEN HOUSE Cany -out Food Fresh Baked Goods ; Big Stone Gap, Virginia LEGG FORD SALES Your Friendly Ford and Mercury Dealer Phone: 523-0441 -yft ica u in the Lincoln Continental tradition FORD Mustang • Falcon • Fairlane • Ford -Thunderbird Big Stone Gap, Virginia MAGIC WAND CAR WASH Owned and Operated by MORGAN LEGG Appalachia, Virginia Big Stone Gap, Virginia 127 MOUNTAIN PEOPLE ' S MANOR 401 Main Street Appalachia, Virginia MUTUAL PHARMACY, INC. Prescription Specialists Your complete service Drug Store Big Stone Gap, Virginia BALL’S TV VARIETY STORE Your One Stop Store For Almost Everything DAUGHERTY’S GROCERY Big Stone Gap, Virginia WOLFE HARDWARE AND FURNITURE COMPANY Phone: 565-0251 Appalachia, Virginia ALLENS OF APPALACHIA The Store That Made Prices Come Down Phone: 565-1232 Hardware Phone: 565-1055 128 129 THE POST WISE PRINTING CO. Since 1890 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Compliments of INDIAN CREEK RECAPPING COMPANY Your Mechelin Tire dealer Phone: 679-1015 Norton, Virginia SUE ' S DRESS SHOP Phone: 565-0361 Appalachia, Virginia JACK-N-JILL Wood Avenue Big Stone Gap, Virginia m APPALACHIA FLORAL Appalachia, Va. MIKE ' S Big Stone Gap, Virginia POWELL VALLEY BUILDERS SUPPLY fjgpMi ' 513 Wood Avenue Phone: 523-2442 Big Stone Gap, Virginia - - - i I ' Compliments of OLD DOMINION POWER COMPANY Appalachia, Virginia ANNALEE SHOPPE Everything Musical Pennington Gap and Jonesville, Virginia UNION RIGGS- RTER OIL CO. Phone: 523-2662 jM |gT THE SPIRIT OF 76 H 24 Hour Service r OUR SPECIALTY IS A-l i SERVICE TO ALL 130 Compliments of SOUTHERN STATES Big Stone Gap, Virginia Phone: 523-1532 PET DAIRY PRODUCTS POLLY ANNA BEAUTY SHOP Where Beauty is at its Best Phone: 565-9912 Appalachia, Virginia PET INC. LONESOME PINE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. INC. Norton, Virginia i i o rtgnftred mark BUCK AND GENE ' S CENTRAL SERVICE STATION Phone: 565-0742 Appalachia, Virginia 131 FULLER ' S Appalachia, Virginia CAS WALKER ' S SUPER MARKET C 0c ; Appalachia, Virginia BOWER ' S MARRS ' AUTO SUPPLY Part and Equipment Homelite Chain Saws Phone: 565-0032 Appalahia, Va. LEVIN ' S Clothing Ready-to-wear Shoes Appalachia, Virginia ateAt COUGHLIN SALES, INC JEEP AMERICAN MOTORS 424 E. 5TH 9TREET BIG STONE GAP, VA. 24219 PHONES: OFFICE 323-0283 PARTS DEPT. B � 0282 BELLAMY MOTORS OF Pennington Gap CENTRAL SUPPLY COMPANY OF VIRGINIA, INC. 132 Celebrating Their 44th Anniversay of Service Modern Chapel - Air Conditioning Appalachia, Virginia GLENN ' S FINER HOMES Quality Mobile Homes And Travel Trailers Low Bank Rate Financing Phone; 879-2920 Norton, Virginia GLENN ROBERTS Firestone Tire and Retreading E, Fith Street - Big Stone Gap Phone: 523-1711 CHRISTIAN ' S GROCERY Phone: 585-0341 ROY A. GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 133 “For the whole dern family” • . . on quality that’s absolutely guaranteed ... or your money back . . . plus service . . . . . . with love! BIG STONE • COEBURN NORTON • PENNINGTON GAP ST PAUL • WISE • CLINTWOOD CLINCH HAVEN FARMS INC. Producers and Distributors of Grade A Milk and Milk Products APPALACHIA PRINTING COMPANY INC. Commercial Printer Published Appalachia Independent THE ACCOLADE STAFF would like to thank the patrons for their support. MR. AND MRS. CARSON POOLE FARM BEST DAIRIES, INC. ' Foremost ' in the South Appalachia, Fine Dairy Products Virginia 134 I may have a good job for you. In fact, the Army has over 300 different jobs you could apply for and proba¬ bly get. If you qualify, we’ll guarantee your choice of job training in fields like construction, computer programming, intelligence, electronics, communi¬ cations, or many others. We ' ll pay you a starting salary of $344.10 a month (before deductions). With a raise to $383.40 after 4 months. We ' ll also give you a chance to travel. Or a head start on college through inservice educational opportunities. With the Army paying up to 75% of your tuition. If you’re Interested, give me a call. You’ll not only be doing a good job for yourself. You’ll be doing a good job for your Country as well. Call SFC- GATES SSG -MULLINS Collect 679-3376 Join the people who ' ve joined the Army. Players: H. Gaines, T. Nidiffer, D. Moore, M. Wagner, W. Stuart, C. Hylton, C. Hubbard, J. Cornett, C. Taylor, R. Gaddis, E. Clendenon, P. Muron, andj. McDonough. The Junior Varsity Football team began a new powerhouse’ ' this year in preparation for the future varsity team. This fine team played diligently in every game and had numerous wins and Coach Randy Blair is looking for¬ ward to future varsity wins and another state championship. Our school was made very fortu¬ nate with the new addition of a Tennis Club to the school activi¬ ties under the direction of Mrs. Grace Bradshaw. The members are, Girls: T. Skeens, S. Garret, P. Barker, D. Hylton, M. Bar- tee, and M. Rose. 136 Gmk u4mI Gutmlirnd LEFT; Appalachia High School is proud of its experienced cooks, Mrs. Lifford, Mrs, Farmer, and Mrs. Mannes, who cooked and served appetizing, delicious meals. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Lifford, our outdoors man, carries necessary equipment for the school. MIDDLE BOTTOM: Mrs. Thomp¬ son, our matron worked hard to preserve the beauty of our build¬ ing. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Freeman stands by for emergencies. 137 cA ' fdti- - Q eium Gmtest TOP: These students were the participants in the Math-Science Contest held annually at Wise, Virginia: Boyd Lewis, Charles Jervis, and Dennis Muron. Ralph Bandy also participated although he is not pictured. RIGHT: Dennis Muron won Hon¬ orable Mention for his high score. 138 PjQMj The Wrestling Team showed profound superiority in the District Competition when Don Swiney and John Neely won first place honors, Gary Williams and Daniel Moore won second place honors. The members are R, Rit¬ chie, G. Williams, P. Leedy, M, Hollyfield, J. Boatright, C. Jones, M. McDonough, S. Huneycutt, R. Wil¬ liams, J. Neely, D. Swiney, C, Taylor, R. Hohnson, B. Boatright, and D. Moore. Members of the Hi-Y and Tri- Hi-Y Clubs participated in the Model General Assembly held annually at Richmond, Virginia during the week of Easter vaca¬ tion. Susan Williams served as Floor Leader of the Senate. Mark Poteet will serve as President Pro-Tem of the Senate during the 1976 session. Standing: Miss Hill, S. Skinner, S. Carroll, C. Pennybacker, M. Poteet, and Mr. Gentry. Seated: K. Rogers, M. Blakemore, J. Maxwell, and S. Williams. 139 RALPH BANDY - Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Booster Club 1, 2; Safety Patrol 1; Science Club 1,2,3, 4, 5; Local - 2nd place; Regional; Honorable Mention 3; Local - 2nd place; Regional 1st place 4; Local - 2nd place; Regional; 2nd place; NASA Certifi¬ cate, Army Certificate, Air Force Certificate 1; Library Club 5; Golf Team 3, 4, 5; Senior Variety Program 5; Who ' s Who Among American High School Students. BILLY RAY BARNETT - FBLA 5; Booster Club 2, 3, 4, 5; DE 2, 5; Science Club 2, 3, 4. CHARLES THOMAS BARNETT - Spanish Club 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3; FBLA 5; DE 5; Hi-y 2, 3; Senior Variety Program 5; Booster Club 1,2,3. TEDDIE MARLENE BARTEE - DE 5; Vice-President DE Club 5; Home Economics 2; Library Club 4; Safety Patrol Club 2, 3; Jun¬ ior Play, Promptier 4; Booster Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3; FBLA 3, 4, 5, Parliamentarian; Senior Variety Program 5; Pre- Employment Certificate 5. DONNA ANN BEGLEY - Booster Club 3, 4; Senior Play 5; Junior Play 4; Science Club 3; FBLA 4, 5; DECA 5; 1st place Award Advertising DECA Choral Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 2; 3rd place Ar-wes Sells FBLA; Senior Variety Program 5. DEBBIE LYNN BELCHER - Science Club 2, 3; Economics Club - Treasurer 5. ROBERT DARRETT BISHOP - Beta Club 3, 4, 5; Science Club 1,2, 3; Spanish Club 5; DE Club 5; Booster Club 2, 3, 4; SCA. MARY RUTH BLAKEMORE - Jr. Play 4; Sr. Play 5; Sr. Variety Pro¬ gram 5; SCA 1; Band Counsel 5; Band Officer 3, 2, 4; Attended MGA 4, 5; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 3, 4, 5; Secretary of Beta Club 5; FTA 3, 4, 5; President of Senior Class; Home Ec. 1; Speech (Speech Play) 5; Booster Club 1,2,3, 4, 5; Science Club 2, 3; Girls Basketball 4, 5; Cheerleading 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Spanish 3, 4; Honor Student 5; President of Hi-Y 4. JAMES CURTIS BOATWRIGHT - Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; DE Club 5; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Economics Club 4; Speech Play 5; Basketball 1, 2; Who ' s Who Among High School Students. JAMES BOWEN - Spanish Club 3, 4; Sciende Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Play 5. JENNY LYNN BREEDING - Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Library Club 1; Science Club 2, 4; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 4, 5. MITCHELL ANTHONY BREWER - Football 2, 3; Senior Program 5; Speech Play 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Booster Club 1, 2; Econom¬ ics Club 4. BRENDA BUSH - FHA 4; FBLA 2; Science 3; Booster 5; Choral 1; Safety Patrol 5; Library Club 5; VICA 2; Home Ec. 5; Basketball 3. DEBRA ANN CARROLL - Science 1, 2, 3; Spanish 3, 4; Booster 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Bark 1,2,3, 4; FTA 2, 3, 4, 5; Beta 3,4,5; Cheer¬ leader Captain (5) 2, 3, 4, 5; SCA 3, 4; Jr. Play 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; MGA Delegate 4; Class President 1; Office Assistance 5; Bulldog Bark - Business Manager 3, 4; Bulldog Bark - Co-Editor 4; Sr. Variety Program 5; Honor Student 5. STEVEN RANDALL CLARK - Football 2, 3; SCA 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2; Booster Club 1. GLORIA CLARK - Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; FTA 3, 4, 5; FBLA 3, 4, 5; Science 1, 2, 3; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Library 4; FHA 1; Spanish Club 4, 5; Band 1, 2; Reporter - FBLA 5; Senior Varsity Show 5; Captain Safety Patrol 4,5. NANCY ELLEN COLLINS - FBLA 4, 5; Science Club 1,2,3; Span¬ ish Club 3, 4; Senior Play 5; 3rd Place Senior Clerk Typing Award at MECC; First Year Typing Award 3; Vice-President of FBLA 5; Library Club 3; Pre-Employment Class Certificate 5; Office 4; Guidance 5. KIM KERRY CORNETTE - Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y 5; Blue and Gold Flag Squad 5; Senior Play 5; Senior Class Variety Show 5; Speech Play 5. RONNIE OWEN CORNETTE - Senior Play 5; Senior Class Variety Show 5; Band 3, 4, 5; Tennis 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Booster Club 1, 2; Library Club 4; Safety Patrol 3; Speech Play 5. . TERESA ELLA CRUM - Hi-Y 2,3,4, 5; Spanish Club 3, 4, 5; FBLA 5; FTA 5; Girls ' Basketball 4, 5; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Team and Majorette Squad 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 5; Junior Play 4; Senior Play 5; Senior Variety Show 5; Beta Club 4, 5; Science Club 2, 3; Shorthand Award 5; SCA 3, 4, 5; Vice-President of SCA 4; President of SCA 5; Booster Club 2, 3, 4, 5; 2nd place Physics Award 2; Treasurer of Band 2; Mistress of Ceremonies 4; Home Economics Club 1; Captain of Drill Team and Majorette Squad 4; SCA Talent Show 5. CAMILLA RUTH DAY - Choral 1,2,3; Science Club 1, 2, 3; FHA 4; FBLA 2, 3; Library Club 4; Safety Patrol 2,3. PATRICIA LYNN DAY - Science Club 1, 2, 3; Choral 2, 3; FBLA 3; Spanish Club 4, 5; Economics Club 4; Speech Club 4; Speech Play 4; Beta Club 4; Accounting Award 4; Safety Patrol. LINDA DIANA DEATON - Science Club 2, 3; FBLA 4, 5; FHA 1, 2, 3; FHA Secretary 4; DE Club 4. DIANA DORTON - Science Club 1,2,3; FHA 3, 4; FBLA 4, 5; Economics Club Secretary 5; Senior Variety Show 5. JOSIE ELLIS - Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Choral Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Economics Club 5; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Home Economics Club Award 4. LOLA JEAN FLANARY - Booster Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1,2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 3; FBLA 3, 4, 5; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, 5; Library Club 5; Senior Variety Show 5; Science Fair Award 3; Office Worker 4. JESSEE RAY GARDNER - Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Science Club 1, 2, 4; DE Club 5; Baseball 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 3,4,5. JUDITH ELAINE GIBSON - DE II Club 5; Junior Play 4; Senior Play 5; Band 1, 2; Cheerleader 1,2,3, 4; Science Club 2, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; FTA Club 4, 5; SCA 1, 2, 4; Science Fair Award 4; Senior Variety Show 5; Regional Science Fair Award 4; Job Interview Award 5; Spanish Club 2,4, 5; Honor Student 5; Homecoming Candidate 1; President of 8th grade 1. DONALD EDWARD GIBSON - Baseball 3,4, 5; Science Fair Awards 2, 3, 4, 5; Spanish Club 3, 4, 5; Science Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Booster Club 3,4,5. LARRY WAYNE GILLIAM - Science Club 1, 2, 3; DE II 5. JANICE DARLENE HERNDON - Science Club 1, 2, 3; Certificate for Pre-Employment Class 5; Speech Club 4; Senior Variety Show 5; FBLA Club 3, 4, 5; FBLA Reporter 3; FBLA Secretary 5; Library Club 4, 5; Library Club Historian 5; FBLA Spelling Certificate 5; District FBLA Spelling Winner 5; Junior Play 4; Speech Play 4. DEBRA DARLENE HUMBERT - FTA 4, 5; Honor Student 5; Junior Play 5; Band 2; Science Fair Award 4; Geography Award 2; Span¬ ish Club 4, 5; Vice-President Spanish Club 5; SCA 4; Senior Variety Show 4, 5; Cheerleader 4, 5; Co-Captain 5; Science Club 2, 4; Secretary of Science Club 4; Booster Club 4,5. WILLIAM HUNEYCUTT, JR. - Science Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Senior Variety Program 5; Speech Play 5; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Tennis Team 5. DORIS MARIE HYLTON - President of FHA 4; FHA Award 4; Home Economics Club 3; Senior Talent Show 5; DAR History Award 4; Accolade Staff 4, 5; FHA Club 1, 3, 4, 5; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, 5; SCA 5; Treasurer of Junior Class 4; FBLA 5; Business Manager Accolade 5; Advertising Manager Accolade 5; Hi-Y 2, 4, 5; Safety Patrol 3, 4; FBLA Competition 5; Tennis Team 5; Guidance 4; Honor Student 5; Certificate for Pre- Employment Class 5; FHA Program 4; Junior Business Manager Accolade Staff 4; Poem Committee Senior Class 5; Who ' s Who Among High School Students 4; Flag Squad 2; Song Committee Junior Class 4. CHARLES KELLY JERVIS - Beta Club 3, 4, 5; Science Club 1,2, 3,4,5; Spanish Club 3, 4, 5; Library Club 5; Bark Staff 5; Hon¬ orable Mention Science Fair 3; Forensic Award 2nd Place District and Regional 5; Student Cooperative Association 3,5. MICHAEL ANTHONY JONES - Science Club 1, 2, 3; DE I, DE II 3, MO 5; Economics Club 4; Senior Variety Program 5; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. NORA LEE JONES - Band 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Accolade Staff 3, 4, 5; DE II 5; Officer (Par¬ liamentarian) DE II; Girls Basketball 3; SCA 4, 5; Officer SCA (Secretary) 5; Bark Staff 4; Forensic Play 5; Spanish Club 4; FBLA 3, 4, 5; Officer Vice-President (FBLA) 4; Officer Parliamenta¬ rian (FBLA) 5; Jr. Play 4; Sr. Play 5. BETTY DARLENE KESEE - Secretary of Jr. Class 4; Secretary of Sr. Class 5; Sec. Spanish Club 3; Reporter FT A 5; FBLA 4, 5; FT A 4, 5; Science 2, 3, 4; Spanish 2, 3; Sr. Typing Award 4; Certifi¬ cate for Pre-employment Class. LESTER NON KELLER - Science Club 1, 2; DE 5; FBLA 5; JV Foot¬ ball 1; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Senior Variety Program 5. FRANK WALKER KIBLER - Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; SCA 5; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, ’5; Junior Play 4; Senior Play 5; Forensic Play 4, 5; Band 3, 4, 5; Golf 3, 4, 5; Basketball 5; Tennis 5; Spanish Club 3, 4, 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair Awards 1, 2, 3; All-County Band 4; Bark Staff Asst. Editor 5; Forensics - 2nd Place, District; Senior Variety Show 5; SCA Program 5; Honor Student 5; Chorus 2; Who ' s Who Among American High Students 4. EDWARD JOHN KNIGHT - Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, 5; Sci¬ ence Club 1, 2, 3; DE Club 5, President 5; Spanish Club 3,4. RANDY UNAL LANE - Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 5; FBLA Club 4, 5; Planning Committee FBLA 5; Accolade Staff 4; Sr. Variety Show 5; Forensic Play (Prompter) 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Play 4; Senior Play 5; DE Club 5, Won 1st place in Display, District IV DE; All-County Band 1; Certificate for Pre¬ employment 5; Economics Club 5; Song Committee Jr. Class. RICKY EDWARD LANE - Baseball 2, 3, 4, 5; Football 5; Basketball 4; Track 5; Spanish Club 3; SCA 4; Science Club 1,2,3; Booster Club 2; 1st Team All District Baseball 4. LERA VENA GAIL LAWSON - FBLA 4, 5, President 5; Booster 5; Hi- Y Club 5; Class P.eporter 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Girls’ State 4; Miss FBLA 5; Prom Queen 5; Sr. Play 5; FBLA Essay Award 4; DAR Good Citizenship Award 5; Betty Crocker Future Homemakers Award 5; Bark Staff 5. ARNOLD PATRICK LEEDY - SCA 1; 3rd place Science Fair 4; Vice-President Senior Class 5; Spanish Club 3, 4, 5; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Baseball 2, 3, 4, 5; Wrestling 5; Basketball 1,2,3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4. DENNIS BOYD LEWIS - Science Club 1,2,4; Jr. Play 4; Speech Play 5; SCA 3; Beta (Vice-President) 4; Hi-Y (President) 5; Beta Club 3,4,5; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, 5; Spanish Club 2, 3; Track 3; FBLA 5; Bark Staff 5, ELMER GENE LEWIS, JR. - President of Economics Club 5; Senior Variety Program 5; Booster Club 2,3; Library Club 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Spanish Club 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Economics Club 5. JERRY DEAN LIVINGSTON - Band 1, 2; Drum Major of Band 2; Sci¬ ence Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Beta Club 3, 4, 5; Treasurer of Beta Club 4; FTA Play 4; Jr. Play 4; Sr. Play 5; A Block Award 5; SCA Representative 5; Editor of Annual Staff 5; 2nd Place, Poetry District Competition 4; 2nd Place, Poetry Regional Competition 5; 2nd Place, Poetry State Competition 5; 1st Place, Poetry, District 5; Forensic Play 4, 5; Speech Play 4; FTA 3,4,5; FTA Treasurer 5; VFW Good Citizenship Award 5; Jr. Class President 4; Sr. Class Sgt. at Arms 5; 1st place Poetry, State Competition 4; Annual Staff 4, 5; Senior Variety Show 5; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, 5; Chaplain, Hi-Y Club 5; Bark Staff Reporter 5; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; I Dare You Award 5. RICK LYNN MARCUM - Science Club 2,3,4; Senior Variety 5; DE Club 5; Booster Club 2, 3, 4, 5. JEROME LEE MARSINGILL - Captain on Football Team 5; Football 1,4,5; Basketball 1, 4, 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of 8th Grade 1; Senior Variety Show 5; Booster Club 1, 2; Eco¬ nomics Club 4; DE I Club 3. DANNY RAY McDONOUGH - Science Club 1, 2. 3; Spanish Club 1, 2; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 5; Mean-Man Award Football 1973; Most Valuable Offensive Lineman 1974. DENNIS RICHARD MURON - Tennis 5; Track 5; Forensic Play 5; Junior Play 4; All-County Band 1, 2, 3; Bark Staff Assistant 3,5; Senior Variety Show 5; SCA Program 5; Science Fair Awards 2, 3, 4, 5; President of Sophomore Class 3; President of Freshman Class 2; Treas. of Eighth Grade 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; SCA 5; Spanish Club 3, 4, 5; Basketball 4, 5; Golf Club 3, 4, 5. DEBORAH KAYREEN PRICE - FBLA 3,4,5; FHA 3, 4, 5; Science Club 1,2,3; Certificate for Pre-Employment Class 5; Senior Variety Show 5; Booster Club 1. MARSHA LYNN PRICE - FBLA 4; Home Economics 1,5. MERRY CHRISTINE PRICE - Band 1, 2, 3; Flag Team 5; FBLA 4,5; FHA 4, 5; Science Club 2,3. JOE RANDALL RITCHIE - Football 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3,4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Wrestling Team 4, 5; Speech Club 5, LEE ROY ROBINSON - Economics Club 5; Football 3; Science Club 2; Booster Club 5; Vice-President of Tenth Grade 3; Track All- District 3. MARTHA ANN ROBINSON - Science Club 2,3; Home Economics 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2; FBLA 1, 2; Bark Staff 4. DAVID MICHAEL ROSE - Football 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; FBLA 4, 5; DE Club 5; Sportsmanship Award 5; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Sci¬ ence Club 1, 2, 4; Honorable Mention in Football 5. KIMBERLY JO SCALF - FTA 4, 5; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Sci¬ ence Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Science Fair, First Place 2; Honorable Mention In Science Fair 3; Vice-President of Junior Class 4; Vice-President of FTA 5; Speech Club 4; Office Assistant Award 5; Office Assistant 4, 5; Senior Variety Show 5. CARROLL EDWARD SHARPE - Science Club 1,2,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Track 2, 3, 4, 5; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Sec. of Hi-Y 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, 5; President of Spanish Club 4, 5; SCA 1, 2, 4, 5; Jr. Play 4; Sr. Play 5; Speech Club 4; Senior Variety Show 5; Forensic Play 5; Library Club 5; All-District and All-SW Virginia 5. JAMES EDWARD SLOAN - DE Club 3, 5; Vice-President of DE Club 3; Economics Club 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Honorable Mention 3; Senior Variety Show 5; Sec. of Sophomore Class 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Track 2, 3, 4, 5; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Booster Club 1, 2; Captain of Football Team 5; King of Junio r and Senior Prom 6. KANDY SMITH - Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Honorable Mention in Science Fair 2; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Choral 3, 4, 5; Hi-Y Club 5; Library Club 5. CHARLES STURGILL - Science Club 1, 2, 3; DE Club 3, 5; Booster Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Economics Club 4. CYNTHIA ANN WILLIAMS - Hi-Y Club 3,4,5; Cheerleader 4, 5; FTA Club 3, 4, 5; Booster Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Bark Staff 3, 4, 5; FBLA 3, 4, 5; Honorable Mention in Science Fair 3; President of Library Club 5; Vice-President of Library Club 4; Library 3, 4, 5; Sec, of Booster Club 3; Vice-President of Freshmen 2; Office Assistant 4, 5; Office Assistant Award 5; Homecoming Queen Candidate 3; Science Fair Second Place 3; Senior Variety Show 5. SUSAN ELAINE WILLIAMS - Hi-Y Club 1,2,3, 4, 5; Delegate of the Model General Assembly 4; Floor Leader of Senate at Model General Assembly 5; Varsity Cheerleader 5; Beta Club 3, 4, 5; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; President of Science Club 4, 5; Rep¬ resentative at Girls ' State 4; Reporter of Senior Class 5; Spanish Club 2, 3; FTA 5; SCA 1, 2; Honorable Mention in Science Fair 1, 2, 3, 5; Typing Award 4; History Award 1; Office Assistant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Office Assistant Award 5; Jr. Play 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Forensics 4,5. 141 TOP LEFT: The 1975 Science Fair winners. TOP RIGHT: Roy is running around as usual. MIDDLE LEFT: Student teachers find it hard to believe that Sen¬ iors can ' t spell. MIDDLE RIGHT: Jerry and Debbie bump while Mrs. Thompson and Pat try to do the same. BOTTOM LEFT: The potter dem¬ onstrates the art of molding clay. wm r ' I fT] i J i.;,| I ( I 142 ( Pdani Af u Qjumm v Ai kfr cAfadt TOP LEFT: Mr. Riggs made sum¬ mer plans by phone. TOP RIGHT: Mr. King delivered the Beta address during its initia¬ tion of its new members. LEFT: Mrs. Brooks presented the Essay Awards on Class Day. MIDDLE RIGHT: The roof-work¬ ers take a break for lunch. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Paye is still fussing about those lost mag¬ azines. 143 144