Appalachia High School - Accolade Yearbook (Appalachia, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1976 volume:

ACCOLADE rr SPIRIT OF 76 ” APPALACHIA HIGH SCHOOL APPALACHIA VIRGINIA 24216 j 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening .... Seniors . Juniors . Sophomores . . Freshmen . . . Sub-Freshmen Seventh . Faculty . Organizations Student Life . Advertisements . A .10 .22 .28 .34 .40 .46 .50 .58 .80 118 3 WMBafg MMmww opening YESTERDA Y 4 AND TOD A Y OPENING Top Right: Mrs. Buckles helps Jan Diets. Left Bottom: Vickie McCrary dis¬ plays her ability to speak while a picture is being taken. Middle Right: Mr. Lonker is in a deep trance. Opposite Page: In the year 1924 this school burned and another one was built in its place. It still stands as the Elementary School. The Kelly View School was one of the first schools built in Wise County. Top Left: Mrs. Paye and David Knight are proud of the bulletin board displayed by the Library Club. 5 OPENING OUR AMERICAN Top Left: Miss Stout explains the best way for Clinton to go to col¬ lege. Top Right: Mrs. Gwaldis must be upset over the shorthand notes. Right Middle: Mr. Robinette must be thinking. Middle: Mrs. Dery poses for a picture. Bottom Right: Mr. Tull lost in concentration. TRADITION OPENING Top Left: Mrs. Barker writes Shanna Carter an excuse for being absent. Left Middle: Smile, Mrs. Barker. Right Middle: Mr. Gentry lost in teaching. Bottom Left: A businessman explains the form to Miss Stout. Bottom Right: Mrs. Gwaldis watches Kathy Smith type with good techniques. 7 OPENING SEEKING FOR Top Left: Mrs. Berta relaxes for a picture. Top Middle: Mrs. Buckles helps Rebecca Minor. Top Right: Mrs. Bradshaw absorbed in her reading. Left: Mr. Nelson surely must be loved by Patti Needham and Sheila Garrett. Right Middle: Mrs. Crawley pre¬ pares her work. Bottom Right: Mrs. Murphy poses for the camera. •8 OPENING KNOWLEDGE Top Left: Mr. Freeman is on the job. Top Right: Miss Hill helps Ann Rutherford measure for her class ring. Middle Right: Mrs. Thompson poses for a picture. 9 Right: Senior, Don Swiney, finally learns how to give out books. Left: Senior Homecoming candidate Diana Thomas is escorted by Jerry Jackson and Don Swiney. Bottom: Class Officers are as fol¬ lows: Pres. Kim Rogers, Vice- Pres., Donna Mabe, Sec.-Treas. Stephanie Cornett. The sponsors are Grace K. Murphy and Juanita Thompson. 10 SENIOR Left Top: Robert Collier gets ac¬ quainted with the photographer. Middle Left: Tom Keller and Ricky Boyd take pride in selling their goods. Bottom: Seniors attend FBLA confer¬ ence in Gatlinburg. Right: Sandi Brooks is a firm believer in Betsy Ross in 1976. n SENIOR THE CLASS OF ’ 76 SENIOR Peyton Francis Barker Steve Gus Barnette Teresa Lynn Belcher John Michael Blakemore Kim Golden Bobich Rick Ellis Bowman Richard Delmar Boyd Ted Lowe Boyd Teresa Lynn Brickey Sandra Lynn Brooks Rosemary M. Browning Rickey Anderson Caudill Doris Ann Christian Robert Edward Collier Russell Ray Collier 13 SENIOR LEADERS OF SENIOR OUR SCHOOL Stephanie Anne Cornett Paul Calvin Davis Janice Darlene Diets Patricia Marlene Fields Priscilla Elaine Fields Patty Lynn Frazier Eddie Ray Galloway Sheila Lee Garrett Maria Jean Getsi Mark Stephen Hollyfield Jerry Anthony Jackson Thomas Clinton Jarvis Thomas Furman Jones Rosemarie Keesee Charles Martin Kessee 15 SENIOR SPIRIT OF ;i� |y m ¥ ? ... T - ’ V ' ' i 9L i 4 f - yi , - , Vi f 1 I I; f Jlwt . T 91 JBB r 4 BA 7 4§ - • : ; V ffiRL f jS ' ft JV L 1 L k ;V i .‘i, wi jj 1 y SENIOR INDEPENDENCE Thomas Lewis Keller Paul Hansel Kindle, Jr. Jeffrey Clayton Lane Rickey Lee Lonker Tricia Ann Lovell Donna Gail Mabe Joyce Ann Maxwell Mona Faye McDonald Vickie Lee McCrary Patti Renee Meade Trina Diane Meade Charles Douglas Minor Ronald Eugene Mitchell Stevey Wayne Mitchell Kathy Jane Mullins 17 SENIOR PRESER VERS SENIOR OF OUR HERITAGE Roy Lee Munsey Deborah Lynn Murphy Patti Sue Needham William Mark Poteet Roger McKinley Ramey Susan Arlene Richardson Connie Diane Robinson Kimberly Kay Rogers Michael Wayne Rowland Mona Sue Spears Mollie Carol Stazer Michael Glenn Sturgill Donald Gene Swiney Diana Susan Thomas Gerald Lynn Thompson 19 SENIOR PIONEERS Middle: At the beginning of the year seniors started off by taking it easy by doing such things as choosing nicknames. We, the seniors, then found out that even though it was our last year it wasn ' t going to be our easiest. So we had to buckle down and start studying. Then at college night, we looked into what was to be our future, if college was our goal. 20 SENIOR OF TOMORROW Debora Darlene Trigg James Darrell Waddle Dennis Wayne Warner Norma Wheatherly Grace Yvonne Wells Robert Lee Wells Mack Ray Wright, Jr. These seniors take pride in being seniors. Can ' t you tell by such beautiful smiles! ! Opposite Page Right: Senior Stef- fie Cornett plays the piano while onlookers Diane Thomas, Paul Davis, John Blakemore, Mike Rowland, and Donna Mabe admire the beautiful music as well as the piano furnished by Westmoreland Coal Company. it ' 21 Left: Jonnie Gibson and Glenn Skin¬ ner are Mistress and Master of Cere¬ monies for the Junior-Senior Prom. Right: Junior Homecoming Queen candidate Regina Delph escorted by Mack Wright and Paul Davis. Bottom: Officers: President David Knight, Vice-President Chip Pen- nybacker, Secretary Jonnie Gibson, Treasurer Glenn Skinner, Reporter Kimberly Clark. Juniors Top: A new Junior at AHS is Mike Hensley. Middle Left: Debbie Mullins and Ann Rutherford discuss the year ahead of them. Middle Right: Reba Stidham and Rebecca Minor find laughing gas in their lockers! Bottom: Nancy Warden and Myra Henegar have a nice, friendly chat. 23 JUNIOR THE CLASS Rozhon Barker Karen Begley Judy Bledsoe Debra Boyd Steve Carrol Janice Clark Kimberly Clark Mary Kate Collier Kenneth Collins Roberta Collins Christina Cosby Teresa Davidson Hope Day Jennifer Day 24 OF’77 JUNIOR Jeffrey Fannon Joan Fields Danny Filyaw Kevin Fisher Thomas Galloway Stephen Gardner Jonnie Gibson Myra Heneger Kathy Hensley Sam Honeycutt Rena Hooper Doanld Howell Mary Hylton Lowell Johnson 25 JUNIOR DEVELOPERS OF David Knight Kevin Leedy Tina Lobiando Dale Mabe Anita McClure Dale McNutt Rebecca Minor Debra Mullins John Neeley Billie Osborne Clarence Pennybacker Donna Reece Bobby Robinson Ann Rutherford 26 1 JUNIOR UNDERSTANDING Tammy Sizemore Glenn Skinner Karen Sowder Aaron Stallard Yvonne Stanley Mark Stidham Reba Stidham Jeff Swiney Charlotte Thomas Darrell Trigg Nancy Warden Anita Williams Opposite Page: Bottom Right: Junior members of the SCA prepared the first floor showcase for visitors to view on their way to the office. 27 Middle Left: Kathy Barker keeps busy in science class. Middle Right: Donna and Connie show interest in their work. Bottom: Class officers and sponsors: Mrs. Brooks, Sammy Belcher, Carol Lewis, Judy Nichols, Debbie Norris, John Cornett, Mr. Gentry. I I 28 SOPHOMORE Left: Harold Holbrook pays attention in English class. Middle Left: Mary Beth Gibson is escorted by John Blakemore and Bobby Robinson. Middle Right: Jimmy Boatright and Walt Stuart leave school happily. Bottom: Sophomore science stu¬ dents go to Oak Ridge. sophomore THE CLASS Jim Boatright Mary Boyd Susie Boyd Valerie Bush Bryan Bouton Sammy Belcher John Cornett Debra Christian Bobbie Clark Eddie Clendenon Patricia Cline Mary Ellen Cosby Jackie Dean Mike Devlin Kathy Diets Tammy Eads William Fig William Filyaw Sammy Fisher Kenny Flanary 30 OF’78 SOPHOMORE Jim Fleenor Bobby Ford Donna Frazier Mark Gibson Mary Beth Gibson Tammy Gibson Donnie Gilbert Ronnie Gilbert Suzanne Gillenwater Connie Gilliam David Green Revonda Hammonds Johnny Hampton Vonda Hodges Harold Holbrook Debbie Honeycutt Mary Lou Honeycutt Vickie Hord Chester Hylton Donna Jackson 31 SOPHOMORE PR 0 UD HOLDERS OF Rick Johnson Chris Jones Dewayne Jones Doug Jones Rick Jones Teresa Jones Jill Kilgore Kim Kindle Carol Lewis Carolyn Lovell Sharon Miller Daniel Moore Della Mae Murray Judy Nichols Debra Norris Debbie Reynolds James Roark Debbie Roberts Mary Rose Emily Shuler 32 AMERICAN HERITAGE SOPHOMORE Tracy Skeen Kathy Smith Vickie Smith April Stallard lessee Stidham Tim Swiney Mitzi Taylor Dena Taylor Robert Williams Martha Willis Jackie McKinney These sophomores, under the direction of Mrs. Bradshaw, presents a funny play, Why Teachers Go Nuts? 33 If Middle Left: Pat and Wendy seem amused in algebra class. Middle Right: Interesting, Kathy? Bottom: Freshman Class Officers are: Pres. , Beverly Collins; Vice- Pres., Kathy Maxwell; Sec., Steve Bishop; Spons. , Mrs. Wheeler and Mr. Lonker. 34 FRESHMEN Top Left: What are Kay Person and Cindy Atkins talking about? Middle Left: Kathy Payne is escorted by Russel Collier and Ricky Boyd. Mid¬ dle Right: Is the food in the cafete¬ ria that good? Bottom Left: Some Freshman science students go to Oak Ridge. 35 FRESHMAN THE CLASS Helen Ballard Thelma Ballard Brenda Bartee Steve Bishop Fay Blair Gay Blair Bobby Boatright Tony Brooks Cathy Caldwell Susan Galley Shannah Carter Jewell Christian Amy Church Gregg Clark Carroll Cline Beverly Collins Mitchell Davis Regina Day Sandra Day Patrick Dorton Cindy Atkins Cecil Austin 36 OF’79 FRESHMAN Sharon Dorton Tonya Doyle Mark Fisher Tammy Fultz Naomi Gilbert Buck Gilliam Kim Grant Anita Hampton Kathy Harris Timothy Harris Jeff Hollyfield Ben Hooper Amy Hylton Lydia Hylton Bryan Jackson Roslyn Jackson Lawrence Jarvis Cindy Johnson Kim Keesee Pat Kilgore Joseph Lawson Lisa Logan 37 FRESHMAN A SYMBOL OF Kathy Maxwell James McDonough Sandra McFall Kathy Mitchell Teresa Mullins Jimmy Mullis Pat Muron Debra Neeley Kathy Payne Kay Person Michael Powell Tim Riggs Tammy Roberts Trina Rose David Ryan Ricky Scalf Dennis Smith Philip Smith Darrell Sneed Karen Spangler 38 THE AMERICAN SPIRIT FRESHMAN Teresa Spears Connie Stacy Mark Wyatt Anthony Stallard Brenda Statzer Mary Stidham Tim Stidham Walt Stuart Jackie Swiney Chris Taylor Patsy Thacker Ronnie Thompson Kathy Varner Sandra Vaughn Donna Vernon Mark Wagner Carl Williams Larry Wilson Joe Wyatt 39 Left: Jeff Needham begins his year studying as Mark Wagner looks on. Right: The 1975 Homecoming Queen Candidate is Laura Poteet. Her escorts ar e Thomas Jervis and Dale Mabe. Bottom: Class officers are Liticia Henderson, Danny Lane, and Mark Cornett. Sponsors are Mr. Nelson and Mr. Blair. Sub-Freshmen Left: Lonnie James and Ricky Moore think about the long day’s activi¬ ties. Middle: Eighth grade basketball boys. Right: Keith Knight caught in the act of sucking his thumb. Bottom: Leslie Wells studies hard. 41 SUB-FRESHMAN I THE CLASS Lori Collins Shannon Collier Patty Cooper Denny Cornett Gerg Barker Debra Bentley Vindetta Blair Rebecca Blanken Marilyn Boatright Teresa Bransford George Bridges Gary Brooks Jeff Brooks Tim Burns Cathy Bush Mick Caldwell Ray Carnes David Chestnut Angela Clark Cheryl Clendenon Robin Clisso John Collier 42 OF’80 SUB-FRESHMAN Mark Cornett Paul Crum Donna Darnell Carol Davis Mike Day Keith Fields Nedra Fig Thomas Fisher Alfreda Foster Tammy Frazier Tammy Frazier Lettea Fritz Chris Gibson Denny Green Jo Ann Green Sammy Green Bobbie Grimes Peggy Hampton Mark Harris Louis Head Laticia Henderson Kenny Henry 43 SUB-FRESHMAN FUTURE LEADERS Anthony Niddifer Jamie Niddifer Kim Osborne Bobbie Poole Angela Hill James Hill David Hurley Anita Hylton Lonnie James Richard Johnson Jeff Jones Keith Knight Danny Lane 44 OF TOMORR 0 W SUB-FRESHMAN Laura Poteet Mary Ellen Ramey Tammie Ramey Tina Reece Kathy Rogers Marie Rose Danny Rowland Mitzi Sampson Dennis Scalf Valerie Slusher Lesa Stacey Valerie Stuart Randell Tankersley Joe Taylor Keta Taylor Dale Vanhook Leslie Wells Sue West Rhonda Willis Debra Wilson Donna Wilson Diane Woodward 45 SEVENTH THE CLASS Mrs. Glenna Dery Miss Janice Thomas Mr. John Tull Steven Akres Frank Ayers Brenda Ballard Claudia Barnette Jackie Barnette Daniel Bishop Larry Blanken Roy Blevins Ernest Bowen Jeffery Bowen Ruth Bowens Phyllis Boyd Danny Browning Jeffery Burk Marty Bush Tammy Carnes James Christian David Clark Sam Cooper John Crockett Ronnie Crum Keith Davidson Fred Day Diane Diets Rita Diets Maurice Dinsmore Jerry Dorton Leeann Dorton Howard Doyle James Evans 46 OF 1981 SEVENTH Mary Falin Sharon Fillmore Michelle Fisher Jimmy Gibson Kevin Gibson Mark Gibson Ronald Hampton Ronnie Henry Zetta Herron Ray Honeycutt Kathryn Hylton Dennis Ireson Connie James MichealJohnson Jennifer Jones Peggy Lawson Robert Lee Allen LoBiondo Jan Lovell Rhonda McFall Patricia Messer Lori Moore Mattie Mullins Roger Murray Left: Sorry, Miss Thomas, did the photographer catch you unawares? 47 SEVENTH HOPE FOR Randy Powers Gena Reed Steve Reed Keith Richie Linda Stacey Kim Stanley Tim Stanley Pam Shuler Tommy Shuler Lonnie Smith Robin Smith Bill Stidham Debbie Stidham Donna Stidham Harold Stidham Right: Timmy Cecil looks uncon¬ cerned as the photographer snaps his picture. Bottom Right: The seventh grad¬ ers seem to enjoy their lunch that is served in the cafeteria. Opposite Page: Left: Mr. Tull looks on as Mrs. Buckles gazes into space. Right: Seventh graders study hard so that they can enter the eighth grade in the fall. 48 THE FUTURE SEVENTH Kim Stidham Harry Stuart Steve Swiney Micheal Trent Eric Varner John Varner Charles Vernon Diane Wagner Sherry Warner Debbie Wells Barry Williams Brian Williams Claude Williams Edwina Williams Tammy Williams Bobby Worley 49 Top Left: Mr. Lonker appreciates his class. Middle: Mrs. Edens and Mrs. Paye talk while they eat. Bottom: Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. White are caught in the act. 50 FACULTY Top Left: Mrs. Edens looks for something important in the files. Middle: Mrs. Buckles and Mrs. Kates take time to eat their lunch. Mr. Riggs, Right, finds time to have his picture made. Bottom: Donna Mabe must be angry, but not with Mr. Gentry and Mr. Taylor, who wait. 51 FACULTY FACULTY OF Top Left: Mr. Joseph Rose, Princi¬ pal of Appalachia High School, is serving another school year faith¬ fully. Mr. Rose earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at East Tennessee University and his Master’s Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He started his term as principal of Appalachia High School in 1971- 1972. Mr. Rose came to Appalachia after his principalship in Big Stone. Top Middle: Mrs. Helen Edens, Secretary of Appalachia High School since 1972, resigned her position on February 13, 1976 for another position. Her smiling face will be greatly missed, but we are fortunate to receive Mrs. Darlene Lonker as our new secretary. Pic¬ tured below is Mrs. Lonker. Top Right: Mr. James Riggs, assist¬ ant principal of Appalachia High School. Mr. Riggs earned his Bach¬ elor of Science Degree at the Milli¬ gan College. 1976 FACULTY Mrs. Anna Barker Social Studies Mrs. Doris Berta Physical Education Mr. Randy Blair Social Studies Mrs. Grace Bradshaw Language Arts Mrs. Wilma Brooks Mathematics Miss Marsha Bryant English 53 FACULTY HOLDERS OF Mrs. Mary Faye Buckles Business Mrs. Fern Crawley Teacher Aide Mr. Frank Gentry English Mrs. Dorothy Gwaldis Business Miss Helen Hill Math Mr. Larry Hobbs Distributive Education FACULTY YESTERDA YS Mr. Gary Holloman Driver Education Mrs. Anne Hunter Spanish Mr. Edward Hutchinson Math Mr. Bob Lonker Science Mrs. Sylvia Evans taught for Miss Marsha Bryant the first two months of school. Mr. Charles Jones was student teacher for Mr. Blair and Mr. Nelson during the third six weeks. 55 faculty TEACHERS OF Mr. Jerry Martin Music Miss Mildred Mullins Business I Mrs. Grace Murphy English Mr. Barry Nelson Social Studies Mrs. Nancy Paye Library Mr. Jackie Robinette Science 56 FACULTY KNOWLEDGE Mr. Jack Sizemore Science Miss Azlene Stout Guidance Mr. Bobby Taylor Physical Education Mrs. Juanita Thompson English Mrs. Ruth Wheeler Home Economics Mrs. Carmon White Distributive Education 57 Middle Left: Mr. Blair glances over history papers but takes time for a great big grin! Middle Right: Mrs. Grace Murphy and Mr. James Riggs are caught while cooking up something myste¬ rious to the rest of the school. Bottom: Can D.E. meetings really be this much fun, you guys? 58 � Organizations Top: Vickie McCrary tries to see what can be wrong with her work now. Middle Left: Kim Rogers, John Blakemore, Mark Poteet, and Diana Thomas pose for the forensic play. Middle Right: A working staff. Bottom: Group of Oak Ridge trip¬ pers. 59 STUDENT CO UNCIL ASSOCIA TION Top: SCA Members: Officers: Presi¬ dent Kim Bobich, Vice-President David Knight, Secretary Tom Kel¬ ler, Treasurer Karen Sowder, Reporter Teresa Belcher. Middle: Mrs. Brooks, and Mrs. Paye stand beside the new terrarium. Right: A display of crafts made by students of Appalachia High School shows creative talents. SPANISH CLUB organization Top: Spanish Club Members: Offi¬ cers: President Clarence Penny- backer; Vice-President Jeff Swiney; Secretary Glenn Skinner; Treasurer Kim Clark. Middle Left: Initiation is held for the first year students. Middle Right: Spanish class seems very interesting. Bottom: Clarence Pennybacker and Mark Stidham march through town in a parade. 61 ORGANIZATION HI-Y Top: Hi-Y Members, From left to right: Mr. Frank Gentry, Sponsor; Clarence Pennybacker, Darrell Trigg, Mark Stidham, Mark Poteet, David Knight, Lee Maddox, Bryan Jackson, Tim Swiney, Kenny Fla- nary, John Cornett, Steve Carroll, Roy Munsey, Rickk Bowman, Glenn Skinner, Jeff Swiney, Greg Clark, and Tim Stidham. Bottom right: The Hi-Y Officers are as follows: President, Clarence Pen¬ nybacker; Vice-President, Darrell Trigg; Secretary, Mark Stidham, Treasurer; Mark Poteet, and Chap¬ lain, David Knight. APPALACHIA HIGH SCHOOL 1TURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 f PPY VS . CLIN WOOD m mnimowk TRI-HI-Y ORGANIZATION Top left: The Tri-Hi-Y Officers are as follows: Debb ie Trigg, President; Karen Sowder, Vice- President; Kim Rogers, Secre¬ tary; Kim Clark, Treasurer; and Stephanie Cornett, Chaplain. Bottom: The Members of the Tri- Hi-Y are: Miss Helen Hill, Spon¬ sor; Maria Getsi, Joyce Maxwell, Patti Keesee, April Stallard, Carol Lewis, Teresa Jones, Bev¬ erly Collins, Redena Taylor, Peyton Barker, Kim Kindle, Karen Spangler, Kathy Maxwell, Robin Clisso, Trina Rose, Kathy Harris, Jackie Swiney, Kathy Caldwell, and Martha Willis. 63 DISTRIBUTIVE OR GANIZA TION ED UCA TION Top: The DE Members for 1975-76, Bottom right, left to right: Mark Hollyfield won first place in the Decision Making contest at the Dis¬ trict level and went to Roanoke for participation in the State Leadership Development Conference. Robert Wells won second place in State in the Food Industry Manuals. Dennis Warner won first place in State in The Automotive and Petroleum Manuals. Both Robert Wella and Dennis Warner attended the National Care Development Con¬ ference in Chicago as a result of their fine showings at State. 64 ED UCA TION FOR EMPLO YMENT ORGANIZATION Top Left: The members of EFE for the future. Bottom: The EFE members for 1975-76 are as follows: Mary Davis, Bobbie Grimes, Debbie Wilson, Donna Darnell, Donna Woodward, Jeff Jones, Chris Gib¬ son, Tom Fisher, Shannon Col¬ lier, Mrs. White, sponsor, Alfreda Cosby, Rebecca Blanken, Marylin Boatright, Kenny Henry, Teresa Brandsford, Peggy Hampton, Scott Mullis, Keta Taylor, and Jeff Brooks. The Education for Employment provides career education for the young people. 65 OR GANIZA TION LIBRAR Y CL UB Top: Library Club Members: Offi¬ cers: President David Knight, Vice- President Kevin Leedy, Secretary- Treasurer Debbie Norris, Reporter- Historian John Blakemore. Middle Left: Everyone seems inter¬ ested but Clinton Jervis. Middle Right: Yvonne Stanley stud¬ ies as she works. Bottom: Vickie McCrary and Clin¬ ton Jervis enjoy their library time used for working as well as gossiping with underclassmen. 66 BARK STAFF ORGANIZATION The Bark Staff did an excellent job this year. Each issue was enjoyed by both the faculty and student body. With the help of Mrs. Bradshaw and editor Joyce Maxwell, the staff put together a paper that received a third-place award when it was judged at Charlottesville. The issues of the paper came out in Sep¬ tember, December, April, and in May, the most interesting issues being for April and May, containing senior sketches. Top: M. Willis, T. Skeen, J. Green, K. Rose, G. Bradshaw, C. ! Robinson, R. Scalf, T. Lovell, J. Maxwell, M. Hollyfield, T. Swi- ney. Left: Mrs. Bradshaw and Joyce Max¬ well work together. 67 ORGANIZATION FUTURE TEACHERS Top: Future Teachers of America members. Middle: FTA Officers President, Diane Thomas; Vice-President, Kim Rogers; Secretary, Joyce Maxwell; Treasurer, Donna Mabe; Recording Secretary, Patti Needham; Sponsor, Miss Marsha Bryant. The FTA sold popcorn to raise money. The members also help the teachers by staying with their rooms when they happen to be absent or have to leave. 68 Top: Future Homemakers mem¬ bers. Far Left: Katrina Rose and Tina LoBionda serve punch on College Night. Middle: Tom Keller and Jerry Thompson enjoy washing dishes. Bottom: Mike Baker and David Fig show that Boys CAN COOK! Future Homemakers of America celebrated a FIRST; this year of Women’s lib, boys were admitted to membership. This special group in the top picture are: Donna Woodward, Kim Grant, Trina Rose, Mitzi Sampson, Mike Baker, David Fig, Tom Keller, Vicki Smith, Robin Clisso, Donna Darnell, Beverly Collins, Trina McDonald, Lydia Hylton, Mrs. Wheeler, sponsor. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS ORGANIZATION 69 ORGANIZATION BETA CLUB The Beta Club is an organization of students whose overall average is 3.0 and above. The 1976 Beta Club officers are President: Joyce Maxwell, Vice-President Michael Rowland, Secretary Kim Rogers, Treasurer Debrah Trigg. Each year the Beta Club presents a program to the Appalachia Senior Citizens. The Club was very honored to have been asked to attend again in 1976. Each senior citizen was presented with a token of appreciation. The club also presented a fruit basket to the Baptist Children ' s Home during Christmas. The Beta Club displayed many bulletin boards this year. 70 FORENSIC CL UB or ganiza tion In 1975 the Forensic Club began its first year as an organized club with Vickie McCrary as Presi¬ dent, Peyton Barker as Vice- President and Debra Norris as Secretary. The club was encour¬ aged by its sponsors: Mr. Barry Nelson, Mrs. Nancy Paye, Miss Marsha Bryant, and the loyal support of Mrs. Doris Berta. The Forensic play, directed by Miss Bryant, was entitled Mr. Winkler ' s Birthday Party. ” The cast was Tim Jones as Mr. Wink¬ ler, Vickie McCrary as the nurse, John Blakemore as Harry, one of Mr. Winkler ' s nephews, and Kim Rogers as Ruth, his wife. Mark Poteet played Ralph, the other nephew, and Diane Thomas, Meg, his wife. Tom Keller was Mr. Parker, the administrator of the home in which Mr. Winkler lay dead on his birthday in the midst of his birthday party. The play received a GOOD rating at the district Forensic Play meet held at Powell Valley High School. Vickie McCrary also won second place in the District orig¬ inal Oratory Contest at Appala¬ chia High. 71 OR GANIZA TIONS FUTURE B USINESS i sJm A 1 i A 1 ■« fir M -jF -v i fl|« f r ) ' ' ' ¥ VH JB W J ' EJL 1 i Top: Future Business Leaders of America Members. Right: FBLA Officers for 1975- 1976 were, Standing: Tom Kel¬ ler, Vice-President; Stephanie Cornett, Reporter; Patti Meade, President; Diane Thomas, Secre¬ tary; Rosemarie Kessee, Trea¬ surer; Trina Meade, Historian; Jan Diets, Parliamentarian. The advisors were Mrs. Mary Faye Buckles, Mrs. Lucy Kates, and Mrs. Dorothy Gwaldis. 72 -rsr LEADERS OF AMERICA The Appalachia Chapter of FBLA had a very successful year. The Officers attended the Radford work¬ shop in October. The FBLA gave a farewell tea for Miss Mildred Mul¬ lins, FBLA Sponsor. In November nine Senior FBLA members attended the Southern Region Conference held in Gatlinberg, Tennessee. The local FBLA Competition was held February 21 at MECC. The Winners were: Donnie Swiney, Mr. Out¬ standing Business Student; David Knight, Arithmetic, First Place; Danny Filyaw, Spelling, First Place; Donna Mabe, Sandi Brooks, Diane Thomas, Bulletin Board, First Place; Sheila Garrett, Essay, Sec¬ ond Place; Diane Thomas, Miss Outstanding Business Student, First Place; Kathy Smith, Junior Clerk- Typist, Second Place. They also won the School Award for the most points earned in this competition. The Radford Region Conference was held March 20. The Winners were: David Knight, Arithmetic, Third Place; Donna Mabe, Sandi Brooks, Diane Thomas, Bulletin Board, Second Place; Danny Filyaw, Spell¬ ing, Third Place; Sheila Garrett, Essay, Second Place; Kathy Smith, Junior Clerk-Typist, Second Place; Diane Thomas, Miss Outstanding Business Student, First Place; Ste¬ phanie Cornett, Bicentennial Pro¬ ject, Third Place. At the State Conference Appy FBLA was pre¬ sented a certificate of award as an honor chapter. Mr. Frank M. Peele, Executive Secretary, Vir¬ ginia Chapter FBLA, submitted a nomination for the Appalachia Chapter for the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit. In March the Appalachia Chapter installed the Rye Cove Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America. 73 OR GANIZA TION A CCOLADE STAFF Top: The senior staff members for 1976 are as follows: Kneeling: Sheila Garrett, Rosemary Browning, Patti Needham. Standing: Mrs. Kates, Sponsor, Roy Munsey, Vicki McCrary, Mrs. Gwaldis, Sponsor. Middle: The junior staff members for 1976 are as follows: April Stal- lard, Mark Stidham, Rebecca Minor, Kenny Flanary, Teresa Davidson. Bottom Right: Sheila Garrett, the staff room is a place for working; not a place for acting pretty. 74 ORGANIZATION OF 1976 Top Left: Vicki McCrary serves the staff as Ad manager for 1976. Middle Left: The co-editors for 1976 are Sheila Garrett and Rose¬ mary Browning. Bottom Right: Patti Needham serves as business manager for the staff. Bottom Left: April Stallard, Kenny Flanary, and Dena Taylor look over the material they use to prepare the Accolade. During the year the staff lost five members: Nancy Warden, Rebecca Minor, Roy Munsey, Mark Stidham, and Dena Taylor, which left seven dedicated members. 75 OR GANIZA TION THE SPIRIT OF 76 APPALACHIA HIGH SCHOOL The 1975-76 Appalachia High School Band consists of approxi¬ mately 75 members. The band had a very successful year, marching in parades, different types of festivals, and bringing many awards back to Appala¬ chia . The band raised money for a trip to Disney World in Florida, by selling oranges and candy. Opposite Page: Top: The Appala¬ chia High School Marching Band. Middle: Dana Shelton and Donna Shelton, new members of the band are proud t o carry the ban¬ ner for the band in the parades. Bottom: The Drum Majorette is Stephanie Cornett, and the Rifle Squad members are: Marylou Honeycutt, Susie Boyd, Tonya Doyle, Kathy Maxwell, Tammy Gibson, and Mary Kate Collier. Top: Those members of the All County Band are: Kneeling: Randy Powers, Sharon Miller, Denny Lane, Kim Clark. Second row: Stephanie Cornett, Teresa Brickey, Donna Shelton, Debra Trigg, Regina Delph, Kathy Maxwell, Kathy Smith, Kathy Caldwell. Third row: Mike Row¬ land, Darrell Trigg, Myra Hene- gar, Kim Rigers, John Cornett, Mary Rose, Mark Poteet, Darrell Waddel, and Greg Clark. Right: Mark Poteet poses for a picture; he served as sabre bearer for the band. VARSITY STUDENT LIFE CHEERLEADERS Top: Appalachia High School Cheerleaders: Kim Clark, Jonnie Gibson, Diane Thomas, Tammy Eads, Donna Mabe, Karen Sow- der, Kathy Smith, and Kim Rog¬ ers help keep the spirit of the team and fans high although the Bulldogs did not have a very good year. At pep rallies they were always full of the school spirit, and at the ballgames they never lost that spirit even when the game ended in defeat. Bottom: Tammy Eads, Kathy Smith, and Karen Sowder ride in the homecoming parade. 78 JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS student life Top: The 1975 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are: Sandra McFall, Kathy Payne, Laticia Henderson, Lisa Stacey, Kathy Varner, and Angela Clark. These girls cheered their Junior Varsity Football team to a 10-0 season. They also kept the spirit of the Junior Varsity Basket¬ ball team high although the team did not have a very successful sea¬ son. Even as they watched the Appalachia Junior Varsity teams lose games, their spirit was dis¬ played by sounds of loyalty through¬ out the year. In these Junior Varsity cheerleaders we saw the kind of spirit that they will have for their remaining years at Appalachia High School. 79 Left: What can these boys be seeing up in the sky in physical education class? Right: R. Gilbert studies as V. Bush looks to the back. Bottom: Stephanie Cornett, Donna Mabe, Mike Rowland, John Blake- more, Paul Davis, and Diana Thomas gather at the piano for our school, purchased by Westmoreland Coal Company. 80 Student Life Left: Shop people look forward to the ride to Wise. Middle Left: The halls are packed when the bell rings for classes. Right: Mitzi Sampson shows how to use a trampoline. Bottom: Two of our Bulldogs” show the hard way to the touchdown line. 81 STUDENT LIFE IN AND Top: Mrs. Juanita Thompson patrols the lunch room while the students receive a healthy, hardy meal that makes them happy, as we can see by looking at the smiling faces, right Chester Hylton? Middle Left: Walt Stuart and Jerry Thompson express their happiness of coming to school while Coach Riggs walks with bowed head to greet the new day. Middle Right: Kenny Flanary waits and studies without interruptions for class and the day at school to begin. School can be fun if only we, the students, agree with all the teachers! These pictures show only half the REAL fun students have at good ole’ Appalachia! 82 AR 0 UND SCHOOL STUDENT LIFE Top Left: Mrs. Lonker opens and closes the office and searches for new information. Top Right: Intern teachers. During this year, five intern teachers prac¬ tice at Appalachia. The students are very happy to see the faces of these fine people. They are very helpful and are well liked. Middle: Mrs. Barker ' s Economics class. This class deals mostly with stocks and stock exchanges. Bottom Right: Now just look how some teachers can be caught! Of course, we all know that this is just a posed picture! 83 student LIFE WORK STUDY A ND NYC Top: The Work-Study students are: Kim Rogers, Pattie Meade, Rose¬ mary Browning, Sheila Garrett, Jan Diets, Patti Needham, Donna Mabe, Mona Spears and Tricia Lovell. Supervising teacher is Mary Faye Buckles. Bottom Right: The NYC Workers: Danny Moore, Jimmy Boatright, Johnny Hampton, Catherine Thompson, and Roger Ramey. These two groups perform many duties for teachers, classmates, and help to beautify the school grounds. Mrs. Buckles supervises the Work- Study Program and helps give many students a chance to feel what the real business world is like. The Neighborhood Youth Corps is a school-care program. 84 ■ GUIDANCE AND OFFICE student life I !, • . m lr r� T$ r� s; � i WIMWIiluj I H I I « � I II W ' . . 1 Ff i i ♦ ' «1 r , V ' v hrnvvi � 4 At f ‘ w Jrt ' k EHri2iTi ' ! a pits bster! ' mm mmrn Top: The Guidance Workers are: Kim Gram, Teresa Spears, Counselors, Miss Stout and Miss Hill; Patti Needham, Diane Thomas, and Jonnie Gibson. Middle: The Office Assistants are: Jonnie Gibson, Donna Mabe, Secretary, Mrs. Helen Edens; Debbie Trigg, and Beverly Col¬ lins. These students give time during the day to help in these two places. These students also help various teachers. 85 STUDENT LIFE The 1976 Homecoming parade carries on the Bicentennial tradi¬ tion with the theme, This is our country. ' ' Top Right: Bobbie Jo Poole rides as queen of EFE Club in the parade. Middle Left: Even Smokey” comes out to celebrate along with a little friend. Middle Right: Some of the old fellows rides proudly through town. Bottom: Our band helps with half-time. THIS IS 66 mrnmmm STUDENT LIFE OUR COUNTR Y The Homecoming Queen candidates are brought to the festivities in style. Middle Right: Diana Thomas is crowned Queen. Bottom: The Queen and her court celebrate. The 1976 Homecoming: Sub-Fresh¬ man Laura Poteet, Freshman Kathy Payne, Sophomore Mary Beth Gib¬ son, Junior Regina Delph, Senior Diana Thomas. 87 STUDENT LIFE SENIOR PL A Y ' U ' f HXr ' LxJ £ ykirm m. - Mwr? ' ■ Ml Arm PSil: - ' % ■ mmmm- ' N- w ” • ' Mj] Jf 4 - • • t iKi ■T • ...W ■r ' ' . liV v ' ' if ' Miront, caim F ° f I 1 i V On April 8, 1976, the Senior class presented The Nervous Wreck, a three-act play dealing with the comical life of a family who owned a hotel in a small town. The Cast of Characters were as follows: Susie Needham, Mrs. Higgens; Tim Jones, Eddie Higgins; Donna Mabe, Tildy Mae Jenkins; Diane Thomas, Cinny Higgens; Joyce Maxwell, Alice Higgens; Roy Munsey, James Washburn; Mark Poteet, Althea Cold water; Jerry Thompson, Mr. Burr; John Blakemore, Ivan Petroff; Vickie McCrary, Madame X; Ste¬ phanie Cornett, Gladys Burr; and Tom Keller, Ralph Wisson. Right: John Blakemore receives the A-Block for his excellent perform¬ ance in the play. 88 JUNIOR PLA Y STUDENT LIFE Due to certain problems, the Junior class was unable to present a play this year. Instead during National History week, Mr. Blair ' s American History classes presented three one act plays, A Star for Old Glory,” about the first flag; George Washing¬ ton Marches On, ” about the life of George Washington; and Ask Mr. Jefferson,” about the views of Thomas Jefferson on our world today. The plays were presented to both the high school and the elementary school. 89 STUDENT LIFE ' ' FLASH’ ’ DA VIS DA Y On April 2, 1976, Ronald Flash Davis was honored at Appalachia High School. The town of Appalachia proudly des¬ ignated April 2, Flash Davis Day. ' ' Coach Jim Riggs and Coach Gary Holloman told of Flash ' s high school accom¬ plishments. Coach Jimmy Sharpe and Coach Buddy Bennett, head football coaches from Virginia Tech, were also present to honor Flash. Coach Bennett called Flash” the best cornerback in America. While at Appalachia High School Flash was an out¬ standing football and basketbal player. During his senior year Flash was instrumental in Appalachia winning both the football and basketball State Championship. After graduating from Appalachia High School, Flash continued his education at Virginia Tech. At Tech Flash proved that he has what it takes to make an outstanding ball player. Flash was also the Guest of Honor at the Appalachia High School All Sports Banquet. Flash proved that if a person is really determined and does not quit, he will get what he wants. The faculty and students of Appalachia High School are very proud of Flash. 90 WRESTLING STUDENT LIFE Top: Appalachia High School’s Wrestling Team for the 1975-76 Season is as follows: Bobby Boat- right, Donnie Swiney, Rick Lonker, Jeff Brooks, Daniel Moore, Carl Hubbard, John Nee¬ ley, Skip Skinner, Steve Swi¬ ney, and Andy Taylor. Bottom: Larry Gilliam works hard in the weight room. 91 STUDENT LIFE VARSITY APPALACHIA 46 Coeburn 0 APPALACHIA 6 Clintwood 63 APPALACHIA 47 Saltville 6 APPALACHIA 8 Wise 14 APPALACHIA 36 Janesville 6 APPALACHIA 8 Pennington 9 APPALACHIA 38 Pound 12 APPALACHIA 70 Lynch, Ky 0 APPALACHIA 14 Norton 22 APPALACHIA 14 Powell Valley 15 92 FOOTBALL STUDENT LIFE Opp. Top: The mighty, mighty Bulldogs. Top Left: Mr. Louis Prior proudly escorts his son, Harry Gaines, onto the field Parent ' s Night. Top Middle: Paul Davis goes in for another touchdown. Top right: Coach Lonker likes what he sees of the Appalachia Bulldogs. Middle: Appalachia ' s Coaches: R. Blair, B. Nelson, J. Tull, B. Taylor, and R. Lonker. Bottom Left: Mike Hensley pays heed to advice from Coach Tay¬ lor. Bottom Right: John Blakemore in pursuit of a Coeburn Blue Knight. STUDENT LIFE VARSITY The members of the Appalachia Basketball Squad and the positions they played are as follows: Mike Hensley Forward Kevin Fisher Guard Dale Mabe Center Darrell Trigg Forward Mack Wright Forward Paul Davis Center, Forward Aaron Stallard Center John Blakemore Forward Tim Jones Guard Kevin Leedy Guard I BASKETBALL STUDENT LIFE Opp. Top: The Varsity Bulldog Basketball Players for the 1976 Season. Top: Paul Davis shows his great talent in dunking the basket¬ ball. Bottom Left: John Blakemore shows the proper way to shoot the ball. Bottom Middle: Mack Wright shoots for the 2 points which win the game against Wise. Bottom Right: The coaches for the 1975-76 season are Mr. John Tull and Mr. Gary Holloman. 95 STUDENT LIFE JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL 1 JUNIOR VARSITY SCOREBOARD FOR 1975-76 SEASON Top: The Junor Varsity Bulldogs for the 1975-1976 Season. The Junior Varsity Bulldogs had a APPALACHIA 12 Jonesville 6 very outstanding season this APPALACHIA 20 Norton 0 year. The Junior Varsity Team APPALACHIA 18 Pennington 8 had a perfect record of 10-0 this APPALACHIA 28 Powell Valley 22 year under the coaching of Mr. APPALACHIA 34 Jonesville 16 Randy Blair and also Mr. Barry APPALACHIA 38 Wise 6 Nelson. APPALACHIA 70 Pennington 8 APPALACHIA 36 Norton 6 It looks as if the future Appala- j APPALACHIA 14 Powell Valley 8 chia Bulldog team will be head- APPALACHIA 46 Coeburn 20 ing for another State Champion¬ ship in football. 96 STUDENT LIFE JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Top Left: The Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball Players for the 1975-1976 Season. This year their coach was Mr. John Tull. Their record was 2-11. Bottom: The Junior Varsity Team had a fairly good season this year with a reord of 6-12. This year the coach was Mr. Randy Blair. Through the coaching of Mr. John Tull and Mr. Randy Blair, our future Varsity Team will be: eager to win, hard to beat, and full of the Bulldog Spirit. 97 STUDENT LIFE GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Top: The Members of the Appala¬ chia Girls’ Basketball Team are as follows: Dena Taylor, Anita Hamp¬ ton, Stephanie Cornett, Kim Kin¬ dle, Kim Rogers, Valerie Bush, Karen Sowder, Mary Beth Gibson, Coach Gary Holloman, Kim Kes- see, Martha Willis, Tracy Skeen, Peyton Barker, Connie Gilliam, and Kim Clark. Bottom right: Kim Kindle proudly displays her plaque for winning LPD All District Basketball. 98 GOLF STUDENT LIFE Top: Skip Skinner and Tim Jones demonstrate the finer points of golf. Bottom: The Members of the Appalachia High School Golf Team are as follows: Pat Dorton, Tim Jones, Bryan Jackson, Lee Maddox, Gregg Clark, Tim Stid¬ ham, David Knight, and Skip Skinner. 99 STUDENT LIFE TENNIS Top Left: Pat Muron asks Mrs. Bradshaw, Do you think a new racket will improve my game? Top middle: Roger Ramey prac¬ tices his hitting a volley. Top right: Mike Rowland really flies high for the occasion! Bottom: Peyton Barker demon¬ strates to the girls, the way a ' pro ' does it. Peyton Barker was chosen LPD Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year and was undefeated in her two year district play. too TEAMS STUDENT LIFE Top: The Members of the Boys ' Tennis Team are as follows: James Gilbert, Darrell Wadell, Ricky Johnson, Bryan Bouton, Pat Muron, Tim Jones, Mike Row¬ land, Tim Swiney, Daniel Modre, Pat Dorton, Roger Ramey, and Phillip Smith. The Boys ' Tennis Team finished the season with an 11-3 overall record, and a 7-2 district record. Mike Rowland and Roger Ramey were chosen for the All-District Honors. Middle: The Members of the Girls ' Tennis Team are as fol¬ lows: Coach Grace Bradshaw, Dena Taylor, Mary Lou Honey¬ cutt, Kim Kindle, Reggie Delph, Mary Kate Collier, Tonya Doyle, Lydia Hylton, Mary Rose, Kim Kessee, Peyton Barker, Tracy Skeen, and Sharon Miller. The Girls ' Tennis Team had a 4-7 overall season record. Bott om: Kim Kindle and Tracy Skeen prove that Practice Makes Perfect . . . they won the match against Powell Val¬ ley. 101 STUDENT LIFE BO YS’ AND 102 I GIRLS’ TRACK TEAMS STUDENT LIFE Opposite top: Jerry Jackson and Bobby Robinson keep in shape by running five miles a day. Opposite bottom: The Boys’ Track Team Members are as fol¬ lows: Coach R. Lonker, R. Thompson, M. Wagner, D. Trigg, S. Belcher, J. Blake- more, S. Bishop, J. Wyatt, J. Jackson, B. Jones, B. Robinson, J. Upchurch, M. Baker, M. Hol- lyfield, M. Powell, J. Roark, M. Hensley, and B. La Mon- tagne. Top: Members of Girls ' Track Team are as follows: T. Jones, A. Williams, A, Hampton, R. Jackson, C. Atkins, K. Grant, T. Spears, B. Statzer, and S. McFall. Middle left: Harry is flying high! Middle right: Mike Powell whirls the discus. Bottom: Mike Hensley can really throw the shot put. 103 STUDENT LIFE BASEBALL Top: The Members of the Baseball Team are as follows: Mark Stid¬ ham, Kevin Leedy, Steve Carroll, Mark Gibson, Mark Wyatt, Mike Devlin, Sammy Fisher, Robert Col¬ lier, Jerry (Droops) Thompson, David Knight, Bobby Boatright, Kevin Fisher, Chris Taylor, Randy Bowers, Glen (Skip) Skinner, Eddie Ray Clendenon, Jeff Swiney, and John (Dubby) Cornett. The Bulldogs lost only one home game this year. Since the team will lose only two members, next year ' s season should be a winning one. SCOREBOARD Appalachia 17 Norton 0 Appalachia 3 Ervington 11 Appalachia 1 Pound 11 Appalachia 7 Wise 13 Appalachia 12 Powell Valley 4 Appalachia 5 Coeburn 4 Appalachia 1 Clintwood 9 Appalachia 12 Norton 1 Appalachia 15 Ervington 14 Appalachia 5 Pound 1 Appalachia 3 Wise 21 Appalachia 4 Powell Valley 7 Appalachia 4 Coeburn 8 Appalachia 8 Clintwood 6 104 TEAM AND STAR PLA YERS STUDENT LIFE Top: Eddie Ray Clendenon, Jeff Swiney, and Robert Collier proudly display their baseball awards. Left: Robert Collier receives his award from Mr. Barry Nelson, Base¬ ball Coach for Appalachia. Bottom: Jerry Thompson is proud to be able to play baseball for the Appalachia Bulldogs. OR GANIZA TION HOME ECONOMICS Top: Doris Christian works on the draperies the home Ec. department made for the library. Bottom Left: Tom Keller, Johnny Hampton and the other boys taking Home Ec. prove that boys can cook. Bottom Right: Joan Fields looks for the right material to make an outfit in Home Ec. 106 SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS STUDENT LIFE Top: Science Fair winners are: K. Clark, K. Smith, K. Span¬ gler, B. Collins, D. Taylor, M. Rose, S. Cornett, K. Maxwell, K. Harris, T. Rose, A. Stallard, G. Clark, P. Muron, R. Johnson, J. Blakemore, K. Henry. Middle: Winners of Clinch Val¬ ley Science Fair are: K. Clark, S. Corentt, A. Stallard, B. Col¬ lins, G. Clark, P. Muron, and R. Johnson. Bottom Left: Mr. Sizemore sponsor of the Science Fair. Bottom Middle: April Stallard winner in both fairs seems to be proud of herself for her success. 107 STUDENT LIFE PH YSICAL ED UCA TION Top: These boys really enjoy a quick game of rough house. ' ' Bottom Left: Donnie Gilbert does not believe what he sees is true! Bottom Right: Ricky Johnson shoots the arrow while the other boys watch. 108 FUN ARO UND SCHOOL student life : Students find plenty to do around AHS. For example: Seventh grader rushing to lunch. Mr. Ward playing music. Mr. Riggs exhibits fondness for students. Trina Meade taking a rest. Boys being lazy and acting crazy. Mr. Hobbs eating lunch. Mack Wright giving out books. Mrs. Thompson giving orders. Students partici¬ pating in Almost Anything Goes. The Juniors won the events. Stu¬ dents relaxing after lunch. Stu¬ dents enjoying the tea that the FBLA gave for Miss Mullins. Mr. Rose enjoying dancing as well as the students. Three boys slowly walking home after school. Spanish Club giving initiation to the new members. 109 STUDENT LIFE PR OM — 1976 The theme of the 1976 Prom is Stairway to Heaven. The gym is decorated with a waterfall, columns, and red roses. With the hard work of Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Berta, Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Blair, and Mr. Taylor the prom is a success. Top right: King Clinton Jervis and Queen Patti Meade. Bottom: Crownbearers of the 1976 Prom are Gina Taylor and Austin White. 110 STAIR WA Y TO HEA VEN” student life 111 STUDENT LIFE HONORS Top: The Business Award winners is Parti Meade, Donna Mabe, Kathy Smith, and Janice Diets. Top Right: Tim Jones winner of the Goif Award. Middle; The Senior band members. Middle: The Home EC. winners are Jerry Thompson, Tina LoBiondo, and Rosemary Browning. Bottom Right: The Library Award winners are Clinton Jervis and Val¬ erie Slusher. 112 HONORS STUDENT LIFE Top Left: Debra Trigg, and Rick Bowman receive the Slemp scholarship. Middle: Mark Poteet, Roy Mun- sey, and Mike Rowland represent Boys ' State for 1975-76. Bottom: Diane Thomas, Vicki McCrary, Joyce Max well, Ste¬ phanie Cornett, Sheila Garett, and Debra Trigg represent Girls ' State for 1975-76. 113 STUDENT LIFE HONORS 114 HONORS STUDENT LIFE Opposite Page: Top: Honor Students, Left to right: M. Rowland, T. Meade, S. Garrett, J. Maxwell, D. Mabe, K. Rogers, P. Meade, R. Bowman. Left: Stephanie Cornett won the Betty Crocker Award. Right: S. Cornett and P. Davis won the Math Award. Middle: P. Davis, M. Wright, and H. Gaines are All-District winners. Bottom: M. Wright and G. Skinner are Good Sportsman in sports. Top Left: M. Poteet serves as President Pro-Tern. Top Right: P. Meade in second honor student. Middle: D. Trigg and D. Chris- tain won the Principle Award. Bottom: S. Cornett, A. Ruther¬ ford, R. Cams, D. Lane, J. Swi- ney, K. Harris, J. Kilgore, A. Hill, R. Delph, M. Stidham, K. Clark, and J. Gibson are winners of the Short Story contest. 115 STUDENT LIFE GRADUATION Top Left: Robert E. Collier receives the Westmoreland Scholarship with smiles. Top Middle: Stephanie A. Cornett accepts the Westmoreland Scholar¬ ship with pride. Top Left: Debrah D. Trigg is happy to learn that she also receives the Westmoreland Scholarship. Middle: Sheila L. Garrett thanks Mrs. Collins, Secretary of Women ' s Club, for the Women’s Club Schol¬ arship and proudly receives it from Mr. Joseph W. Rose, Principal of Appalachia High School. Bottom: Kimberly K. Rogers is the lucky and happy receiver of the Westmoreland Scholarship. We, the Seniors, appreciate the lovely preparations on the field. 116 STUDENT LIFE Top: Peyton F. Barker and Deb¬ bie L. Murphy discuss when to begin their walk on the field. Middle Left: Our guest speaker was Mr. Harley T. Stallard, Superintendent of Wise County Schools. He gave an inspiring talk to the seniors, parents, and faculty. Middle Right: Kimberley K. Rogers receives the ' ' special” Principal’s Award for her leader¬ ship as the 1976 Senior Class President. Bottom: Joyce A. Maxwell receives the Eddie Lee King Scholarship from Mr. Glenwood King. Rick E. Bowman, not pic¬ tured, also received the Eddie Lee King Scholarship. 117 118 RIGGS OIL CO. UNION Service To All Phone: 523-2662 Big Stone Cap, Virginia 24216 1 MR. VINCENT ' S POLLY ANNA ' S Hair Fashion BEAUTY SHOP Appalachia, Virginia Appalachia, Virginia 1 ROY A. GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 24 Hour Service Celebrating Their 45th Anniversary of Service Modern Chapel - Air Conditioning 119 Compliments of BESSIE ' S DINER Appalachia, Virginia ABIE ' S GUN AND TACKLE SHOP The one stop store with all your hunting and fishing needs. Hunting and Fishing License available. and BETTER VALUES at CAS WALKER ' S SUPER MARKET Appalachia, Virginia WITT FURNITURE APPLIANCE CO. Phone: 565-1031 BOWERS LUMBER and SUPPLY COMPANY Phone: 523-1342 Big Stone Gap, Virginia HUBERT DAVID, Owner MAIN STREET APPALACHIA, VIRGINIA 24216 FARMBEST DAIRIES, INC. Foremost ' in the South Appalachia Fine Dairy Products Virginia : 120 ______ ALLENS OF APPALACHIA The Store That Made Prices Come Down” Phone: 565-1232 Hardware Phone: 565-1055 BUCK AND GENE ' S CENTRAL SERVICE STATION ! Phone: 565-0742 Appalachia, Virginia DOTSON CHEVROLET-OLDS. , Inc. jSljijffiiSj 9.19, Ffl ' U Sth Avp. COUNTRY BOY Drive-In Restaurant-Motel Big Stone Gap, VA Delicious Sandwiches - Custard FULLER ' S Main Street Appalachia, Virginia French Fries - Milk Shakes Curb Service Phone: 523-1632 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Compliments and Best Wishes to the Seniors of ' 76 from the WEBB ' S T.V. and APPLIANCES 211 Main Street - Phone: 565-0375 Appalachia, VA 24216 APPALACHIA INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Appalachia, Virginia Compliments of CHRISTIAN ' S GROCERY Appalachia, Virginia fr 122 EDENS RADIO TV SALES SERVICE Box 536 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Phone: 523-0921 MOUNTAIN PEOPLE ' S MANOR ZACKIE ' S BARGAIN STORE 401 Main Street Clothing For the Family Appalachia, Virginia Phone: 523-2832 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Jeanette Maria Getsi THE ACME DRUG CO. PHARMACISTS Appalachia, Virginia 24216 MINI-ET MARKET H G WHOLESALE COMPANY Phone: 565-0163 Appalachia, Virginia Big Stone Gap, Virginia Phone: 523-3177 COLLIERS STYLE SHOP Compliments of M.D. COLLIER Phone: 565-0441 and 523-2931 Where Style and Value Count Phone: 565-0461 Main Street Appalachia, Virginia ITALIAN CARRY-OUT Pizzas, Submarines, and Spaghetti Big Stone Gap, Virginia 123 44 First National Exchange Bank FIfiST .NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK ? 1 r Appalachia and Big Stone Gap, Virginia 124 BREAD CHICKEN HOUSE Carry-Out Food Fresh Baked Goods Big Stone Gap, Virginia ROSE ' S HARDWARE 13 East 5th Street South Big Stone Gap, Virginia GLENN ROBERTS FIRESTONE TIRE and RECAPPING E. Fifth Street-Big Stone Gap, Va. Phone: 523-1711 Compliments of INDIAN CREEK RECAPPING COMPANY Your Michelin Dealer Phone: 679-1015 Norton, Virginia CLINCH HAVEN FARMS INC. Producers and Distributors of Grade A Milk and Milk Products Route 1 Big Stone Gap, Virginia THE WISE COUNTY NATIONAL BANK MUTUAL PHARMACY, INC. ' ' Prescription Specialists’ ' Your complete service Drug Store Big Stone Gap, Virginia People make the difference Big Stone Gap, Virginia j Wise, Virginia | L.J. HORTON FLORISTS Flowers for all Occasions J. P. HAMER ' S LUMBER CO. Is ■ Home Office: Kenova, West Virginia Phone: 565-0220 Appalachia, Virginia Phone: 523-0831 Big Stone Gap, VA THE NORTON PRESS, INC. Offset Press Job Printing Publishers of Advertisements Letter Press News CARRY OUT Aoff BEERlI Norton, Virginia Picnic and Party Supplies Pizzas, Beverages, Groceries Phone: 523-0631 1812 East Fifth Street Big Stone Gap, Virginia POWELL VALLEY BUILDERS SUPPLY 518 Wood Avenue Phone: 523-2442 Big Stone Gap, Virginia MIKE’S Big Stone Gap, Virginia Compliments of SOUTHERN STATES Big Stone Gap, Virginia Phone: 523-1523 EAD ' S T.V. SERVICE Big Stone Gap, Virginia THE POST WISE PRINTING CO. Since 1890 Big Stone Gap, Virginia SUE ' S DRESS SHOP Phone: 565-0361 Appalachia, Virginia DAUGHERTY’S GROCERY Big Stone Gap, Virginia BOWER ' S MARRS ' AUTO SUPPLY Parts and Equipment Homelite Chain Saws Phone: 565-0032 Appalachia, VA Compliments of PARK AVENUE HOSPITAL Norton, Virginia Compliments of LINDA LOU SHOPPE K M DRY CLEANERS Big Stone Gap, Virginia Phone: 523-0722 TRAIL MOTEL In the trail of the Lonesome Pine U.S. Highway 23 and 58 40 Modern Units Phone: 523-1171 Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219 BALL ' S T.V. VARIETY STORE Your One Stop Store For Almost Anything LONESOME PINE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. INC. Norton, Virginia Compliments of WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY CENTRAL SUPPLY COMPANY OF VIRGINIA, INC. LEVIN’S Clothing Ready-to-wear Shoes Appalachia, Virginia DAVE ' S Your Fashion Center Appalachia, Virginia HOLDING FUNERAL HOME Big Stone Gap, Virginia HOLDING fm mmc! 129 CLOSING THE 1976 On these next two pages, are two teachers who work together to make their courses enjoyable for all students at Appalachia High School. In 1976, one teacher led our Future Business Leaders of Amer¬ ica club to State Competition, and even though we did not win, she gave hope for the next time. She took some of the group to Gatlingburg for a convention at the beginning of the school year. She supervised the Work-Study Program which gave students the experience of working for teach¬ ers, in offices, and in the guid¬ ance office. She escorted the seniors on their trip to Oprie Land in Nashville. She is one of the many reasons that seniors hate to leave at graduation! She works closely with her students to help them with any of their problems, day or night. She never turns a student awa y because of lack of time. The students feel as though she is one of the many ' ’sun¬ shines of Appalachia High School. We appreciate and thank her for all the times she has said I surely will. Also we thank her for all the smiles she has given us even when we did not think there were any hopes left. We, the 1976 Annual staff, dedi¬ cate this book to you, Mrs. Mary Faye Buckles. May you enjoy this as much as we have enjoyed you and your smiling face. 130 DEDICATION CLOSING This next teacher is very special to the Annual Staff. She is the head of the staff and she is the one who has to listen to all the complaints we have. She works with the pictures when they are taken. She is the teacher the stu¬ dents see in the halls between classes telling them, Now you know that you are not suppose to be in lockers now. Stay after school. To the shorthand girls she is the boss and the machine that says, The next letter will be at 100 words a min¬ ute. Ready? This person helps the students to realize that every student has a place and a duty to Appalachia High School. As the supervising head of this year¬ book , she gives much of her time to looking over the pages and copy that the members do. She takes the members to workshops so that they may learn new tech¬ niques and new ideas for each yearbook. She is the one who tells the editors that the dead line is next week, and then next week, tells us that she made the mistake, and that the deadline is not till next month! To the greatest yearbook sponsor ever, Mrs. Dorothy Gwaldis, we, the 1976 staff, dedicate this book. 131 Right top: An early morning brings arrivers. Right left: Our cooks make the stu¬ dents at lunch time glad they are students. Left to right: Mrs. Bled¬ soe, Mrs. Lifford, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mrs. Farmer. Bottom: Seventh graders really get lazy at the end of the school year. I 132 CLOSING Top: Can the end of school really be that much fun, Mrs. White? Middle: Miss Bryant poses for a last picture with a Senior P. Fields and next year ' s Senior D. Reece. Right: Ms. Quillen gets excited when her last days at AHS are just about over. Bottom: Mr. Tull and seventh grade. 133 closing SCH OOL BOARD The members of the School Board are: Mr. Harley Stallard, Mr. C. F. Austin, Mr. E. G. King, Mr. Harold Ringley, Mr. Roy Robert¬ son, Mrs. Anne Gregory, Mr. James Roberson, and Mrs. Lorene Dove. Mr. King ablely repre¬ sents the Richmond District in which the Appalachia schools are located. The Title I Local Advisory Com¬ mittee met to discuss the Lan¬ guage Arts Program on March 3, 1976. The members of the Com¬ mittee are: Mrs. Paul Hylton, Mrs. lessee Stidham, Mrs. Julia Bransford, and Mrs. Fred Day. Mrs. Bradshaw finds that parents are very helpful in planning and carrying out the program. Parents and members of the Community are welcomed by the school, not only in this program but in other areas as well. 134 OLD AND NEW SCHOOL CLOSING The Appalachia Elementary School will have a new home next year. This move is made because of a fire that struck the old building two years ago. The new school will be better equip¬ ped and more spacious than the old school. It is one of the most modern and up-to-date school buildings in the county, designed as a semi-open building with movable walls in many areas. Students, parents, and teachers have worked to help decorate the building and landscape the grounds. 135 CLOSING SENIORS OF ’ 76 The Seniors of 1976 are as fol¬ lows, Top: Jeff L ane, Dennis W. Warner, Roy Munsey, Roger Ramey, Mike Rowland, Darell Waddle, Rick Bowman, Paul Kindle, Mark Poteet, Ted Boyd, Tom Keller, Don Swiney, Jerry Jackson, Steve Barnett, Tim Jones, Rick Lonker, Mark Holly- field, Russell, Collier, John Blakemore, Clinton Jervis, Mack Wright, Jerry Thompson, Robert Collier, Ronnie Mitchell, Robert Wells. Middle: Tricia Lovell, Pat Fields, Debra Murphay, Joyce Maxwell, Rosemary Browning, Diana Thomas, Patti Meade, Peyton Barker, Doris Christian, Mona Spears, Teresa Bricky, Carol Statzer, Elaine Fields, Sheila Garrett, Rosemarie Kee- see, Connie Robinson, Trina Meade, Sandi Brooks, Kim Rog¬ ers, Stephanie Cornett, Debra Trigg, Janice Diets, Mona McDonald, Vicki McCrary, Donna Mabe, Teresa Belcher, Patti Needham, Susan Richard¬ son, and Maria Getsi. The motto is: Yesterday is not ours to recover but Tomorrow is ours to Win or Lose. The class song is Memories. 136 ' . n I ■