Appalachia High School - Accolade Yearbook (Appalachia, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1977 volume:

Frank L. Gentry 1698 Dawson Ave. W. Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-4356 The 1977 ACCOLADE Of APPALACHIA HIGH SCHOOL APPALACHIA, VIRGINIA 2421G i Alma Mater In the Great Blue Ridge Stands a Lonesome Pine. And its branches spread O ' er that school of mine. And the memories wrought By that glorious sight. Fill my heart with glee Through the weary night. Appalachia High School, We love you. With a heart so brave and true. Time may turn your walls to dust, But cherish still our dreams we must! Table Of Contents Opening. 1-11 P ohlp 19-R 1 S %gF ItJr R � « � ! Student Life.56-109 Advertisements ....110-121 Closing.122-128 3 Appalachia High School ' s MOODS AND FEELINGS Moods . . . F.leeting moments . . . To be remembered . . . Or forgotten . . . Joy . . . sorrow . . . Happiness . . . gloom . . . Love . . . hatred . . . Moods of people . . . People doing things . . . People saying things . . . Doing nothing . . . Saying nothing . . . People smiling . . . Laughing . . . reflecting . . . Doubting . . . pondering . . . People being people. Feelings . . . Interweaving emotions of suprise . . . Friendship . . . Concern . . . disgust . . . Hope . . . involement . . . Comradeship . . . Feelings of people . . . Ordinary people . . . People such as you . . . and I . . . Sensitive . . . Responsive . . . Shy . . . arrogant . . . People . . . we . . . Ouselves. ■ r V Anticipation Blah! Gratitude Terror Relief 5 6 Each Fleeting Moment Will Long Be Remembered Opp. Top: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, Opp. Middle Left: To Reggie Delph, a lollipop meant secu¬ rity. Opp. Middle: Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Murphy planned the annual senior trip. Opp. Middle Right: Now Mrs. Buckles! Opp. Bottom: Eighth graders enjoyed Social Science class. Top Left; Karen Begley finally bought herslef some shoes. Top Right: What did you say this time, Steve? Bottom Left: David Knight and Carolyn Lovell are preoccupied with one another. Bottom Right: To Jeff Swiney, being a SENIOR was fantastic! 7 8 A.H.8. Was Full of Impressions And Expressions Reading from left to right: 1. Carolyn Lovell, Rick Johnson, and Kim Kindle appear to be fighting for control of something. Can you tell us what it is? 2. Coach Big Daddy Riggs always appreciates the beautiful scenery at A. H. S. 3. Which body is Tammy, the actress; which is Dale, the D. E. student? 4. Jim Roark was in a dilemma . . . Did he hold the bubble to amuse Debbie Norris, or did he suck it in before a teacher came? 5. Karen Begley couldn’t believe how M M’s wen tfrom five to fifty cents in just a short while. Inflation strikes again! 6. Ray Carnes and Ricky Mumpower believed that to share an M M is to-gain a freind.” 7. Lisa Turner and Billie Osborne suggested bartering a Hands-Off cup for Anita McClure and Yvonne Stan¬ ley ' s candy. 8. Sub-Freshman Kevin Gibson displayed his excellent quarterback potential as Claude Williams and Randy Powers coached his moves. 9. Chris Taylor reminded us of our favorite detective, Columo, as he strode the school grounds. 10. Carol Lewis exemplified the questioning look typi¬ cal of A. H.S. in 1977. 9 10 Dedication Thanks!!! How have you helped us? Let us count the ways. You have diligently and loyally worked throughout the past years to help your students socially and academically. You have worked alone and with other school personnel to make their lives easier and happier. You have ran your legs off” and ” worked your fingers to the bone” to make sure that the teachers and stu¬ dents have their tests and materials on time. You have touched many lives in our school community and have remained consistenly out of the lime¬ light. Therefore, in recognition of your contributions to our school, we, the Accolade Staff, dedicate the 1977 Accolade to you . . . Mrs. Fern Crawley, Language Arts Teacher ' s Aide. 11 PEOPLE The 1977 Seniors 14 Reached Their Goals Far Left: The 1976-77 Senior officers were: President - Glenn Skinner Vice-President - Mark Stidhm Secretary-Treasurer - Jonnie Gibson Reporter - Rebecca Minor Sponsors - Mrs. Samuel Murphy and Mrs. Juanita Thompson Middle Far Left: Attending Boys ' and Girls ' States for this past year were Jonnie Gibson, Glen Skinner� David Knight, and Kim Clark. Karen Louise Begley Debra Sue Boyd Left: The 1976-77 Senior candidate for Homec oming Queen was Karen Sowder. She was escorted by Dar¬ rell Trigg and Aaron Stallard. Steven Dale Carrol Kimberly Kay Clark Larry D. Collier Roberta Ruth Collins Nancy Warden Cooper Christina Cosby Teresa Anne Davidson Bernita Hope Day Jennifer Diane Day Regina Lynn Delph lames Jeffrey Fannon Joan Kathleen Fields 15 The Seniors Move Upward. 16 Onward to New and Better Prospects Eric Kevin Fisher Steven Wayne Gardner Jonnie Lynn Gibson Michael Steven Hensley Myra Diane Henegar Donna Reece Herron Mary Lou Honeycutt Rena Gay Hooper Donald Vernon Howell Mary Carol Hylton Kimra Carole Isbell Opp. Left: Roberta has conceived a new fad - Hang hand!’ ' Lowell Edgar Johnson Patty Lynn Keesee David Wayne Knight Paul Kevin Leedy Second Left: If you’re going to do the bump, go ahead, Mr, Nelson. Left: Don ' t be shy, Reggie. Roger Dale Mabe Anita Joan McClure Dale Buford McNutt Rebecca Louise Minor 17 Senior Lives Are Full 18 Of Posing and Pressure Debra Kay Mullins John Wesley Neeley Billy Maudine Osborne Bobby Elmore Robinson Left: Kevin Leedy displayed the culinary prowess of men. Elizabeth Ann Rutherford Tammy Ann Sizemore Glen Allen Skinner Opp. Right: Anita McClure worked diligently during her study hall to be sure her grades remained up to par. Karen Denise Sowder Aaron LaRue Stallard Mary Yvonne Stanley lessee Lee Stidham Left: Mike Hensley and Glen Skinner portray the suds” commercial. According to the hands, which is supposed to be the executive? wj ' _| M |pJ ■ m si 5 i ? M j| Mark Edward Stidham Reba Jane Stidham Jeffrey Lynn Swiney Charlotte Thomas Left: Charlotte, Tina, Jenny, and Debbie, did you all get a grade for that? Seniors Look Forward To A Future 20 Full Of Potential Promise Richard Darrell Trigg Tina Louise Whitfield Anita Maire Williams Gary Wayne Williams Vickie Jo Hord, a graduating senior, worked diligently in her home, setting a good example for other seniors. Seniors gathered at lunch to relax, eat, and gossip about the day ' s events. Seniors Robinson� Stallard, Knight, and Stidham auditioned for a beauty contest. Another solemn atmosphere prevailed as Mrs. Murphy urged the senior English class to: Think about it a bit, and see if you change your minds. During graduation practice, the girls were concerned about their hair being in place. As the-procession onto the field began, senior faces expressed conflicting emo¬ tions The seniors displayed their ability to walk in a dignified line as the march began. 21 Face The World With Chins Up 22 And Shoulders Squared 23 The 1 978 Seniors Are 24 Lacking A Year Deloris Ayers Lisa Barnette Mike Baker Sammy Belcher Denise Berry Jimmy Boatright Bryan Bouton Susie Boyd Valerie Bush Debbie Christian Eddie Clendenon Patricia Cline Ellie Cosby John Cornette Jackie Dean Kathy Diets The 1977 Junior officers were: President - K. Kindle Vice-President - R, Johnson Treasurer - J. Cornett Secretary - M, B, Gibson Rep, - E, Clendenon Spons. - L. Kates, and A. Hunter Middle: The 1977 Jr. candidate for Homecoming, Mary Beth Gibson, was elected queen. Left: C. Lewis, K, Flanary and A, Stallard were three of the top sales¬ persons in the Ir. magazine sales. Sharon Dorton Tammy Eads Mike Fig Sammy Fisher Kenny Flanary The Juniors were boastful and proud when they finally recieved their rings. Jim Fleenor 25 Theu Hold Fast To Dreams 26 In Hopes Of Victory Donna Frazier Ricky Gaddis Mark Gibson Mary Beth Gibson Donnie Gilbert Ronnie Gilbert Connie Gilliam David Green Anita Hampton lohnny Hampton Who Knows? Chester Hylton Donna Jackson Chris Jones DeWayne Jones Ricky Jones Teresa Jones Jill Kilgore Kim Kindle Kim Lay Left: Although the Juniors won the spirit stick on several occasions, no onguessed that the harmony of the boys ' voices brought them to a cla¬ morous stage of great suspense. Gpp. Left: Miss Stout works with new Junior, Linda Dotson, and her mother to help her settle into her new environment, Carol Lewis Carolyn Lovell Jackie McKinney 27 Their Lives Are Full 28 Of Ever Changing Emotions Sharon Miller Daniel Moore Della Mae Murray Debbie-Norris Ir. girls gather around Sr. boys. Melissa Ritchie Jim Roark Mary Rose Reading Left to Right: Mrs. Brooks ' Algebra II class varies in moods. Kenny is caught in the act. Jr. typ¬ ists learn alertness. Jackie and Tim try to puzzle out Algebra II. Is that concentration or anger? John has it made at lunch - working? Work is the key to all good deeds. Kathy Smith Dewayne, what is that stance for? Vickie Smith April Stallard Buddy Swiney Tim Swiney Redena Taylor Toni Tenille Janet Williams Robert Williams Martha Willis Gary Worley 29 Sophomores Enjoy a Year 30 Exploring School Activities Cindy Atkins Cecil Austin Helen Ballard Thelma Ballard Steve Bishop Gay Blair Fay Blair Kerry Bransford Cathy Caldwell Jewel Christian Amy Church Greg Clark Carol Cline Beverly Collins Mitch Davis Regina Day The 1976-77 Sophomore Officers were: President - Beverly Collins Vice-President: Pat Muron Secretary - Cathy Caldwell Treasurer - Tonya Doyle Reporter - Greg Clark Sponsors - Mrs. Ruth Wheeler, Mrs. Wilma Brooks, Mr. Frank Gentry, and Mr. Frank Reed. Kay Person was the Sophomore Home¬ coming Queen candidate. She was escorted by Glen Skinner and Jeff Swiney. Sandy Day, Tonya Doyle, Tammy Fultz, Lee Maddox, Tim Stidham, and Bryan Jackson were absent on the day pictures were taken. ' Danny Gardner Naomi Gilbert Kim Grant Tim Harris Buddy Holbrook Ben Hooper Amy Hylton Lydia Hylton 31 Sophomores Gain Poise 32 Through Knowledge and Encounters Roslyn Jackson Lawrence Jervis CindiJohnson Doug Jones Pat Kilgore Lisa Logan Mary Maggard Kathy Maxwell Kathy Mitchell Teresa Mullins Elaine Mullins Jimmy Mullis Cindy Atkins learned that concentration was the key to typing. Pat Muron Debbie Neeley Tony Nidiffer Kay Person Mike Powell David Ryan Kim and Debbie didn’t, know where the world was without questions. Mr. Gentry took his normal position_as this shot was taken by the window� with a steadying had on Pat Kilgore ' s head. Libby, you did not act the sly extrovert we know you to be when this picture was taken. Pat, Carol, and Cheerleader Jonnie Gib¬ son displayed the school spirit as they prepared signs for the hallways. Pat Dorton and Karen Spangler carried the social amenities. Phillip Smith 33 Sophomores Feel Confident 34 About Becoming Juniors Sophomore Tonya Doyle is very affectionate toward lower class- man Jimmy Gibson, Some so solemn . . . Some so gay . . . Some bundled up . . , Some dressed up to play , . . Sophomores always wait their turn as a higher authority has his say. Below: Sophomores are so zealous ... or are they???? Bobby Boatright David Fig Jeff Hollyfield Kim Keesee Jimmy McDonough Joe Porter Tracy Skeen Karen Spangler Connie Stacy Tony Stallard Mary Ruth Stidham Jackie Swiney Andy Taylor Chris Taylor Patsy Thacker Ronnie Thompson Kathy Varner Sandra Vaughn Mark Wagner Carl Williams Chris Williams Guess what this is .?.?.?. . . Now, Greg, it cant ' t be that bad, Sophomore girls are always getting senior boys in trouble. I just can ' t understand it. 35 Freshmen Begin To Branch The 1977 Officers of the fresh¬ men class were as follows: Presi¬ dent - Dale Vanhook; Vice-Pres¬ ident - Laticia Henderson; Sec¬ retary-Treasurer - Chris Gibson. Homecoming Candidate - Carol Davis. Greg Barker Debra Bentley Vindetta Blair Rebecca Blanken Bobby Boatright Marilyn Boatright Cecil Boggs Teresa Bransford George Bridges Gary Brooks Jeff Brooks Timmy Burns Kathy Bush Mike Caldwell Ray Carnes David Chestnutt Paul Clark Cheryl Clendenon Robin Clisso Shannon Collier 36 Info New Fields Of Knowledge Lori Collins Patty Cooper Denny Cornett Mark Cornett Alfreda Cosby Paul Cram Carol Davis Gloria Davis Mary Davis Donna Darnell Mike Day Patrick Dorton Mike Eldridge Loyd Fairchild Nedia Fig Tommy Fisher Lena Fritz Chris Gibson lo Ann Green Sammy Green Bobby Grimes Steve Grimes Mark ' Harris Jo Ann Harvard Peggy Hampton Louis Head Laticia Henderson Kenny Henry Freshmen . . . Class Of 1980 . . . Angela Hill James Hill Carl Hubbard David Hurley Anita Hylton Rusty James Allan Johnson Jeff Jones Marty Jones Kim Keesee Bedeliah Lambert Danny Lane Joey Lawson Martin Miller Steven Moore Dana Morton Mary Muilis Scottie Muilis Trina McDonald Mark McGee Victor McKinney Jeff Needham Jamie Nidiffer Kim Osborne Chris Ossea Kathy Owens Bobby Poole Libby Poteet 38 Begin Their Four-Year Courses Mary Ellen Ramey Tina Reece Kathy Rogers Danny Rowland V ' % ' ■ Mitzi Sampson Ricky Scalf Dennis Smith Darrell Sneed Mark Sneed Teresa Spears Lisa Stacy Valerie Stuart Walt Stuart Doug Taylor Joe Taylor Keta Taylor Randall Tankersley Dale Vanhook Leslie Wells Peggy West Brian Williams Claud Williams Edwina Williams Ronda Willis Debra Wilson Donna Wilson Diane Woodward Not Pictured: Tammy Frazier, Robert LaMontagne, Kathy Varner, Angela Clark, Karen Brooks, and Harry Logan. Sub-Freshmen. . .ClassOf ' 81 . . . Top: The Sub-Fieshman Officers Were as Follows: President - Lee Ann Dorton, Vice-President - Raymond Honeycutt, Secretary - Treasurer - Tammy Williams, Sponsors - Mr, Randy Blair and Mr, Barry Nelson, Denise Agrifolio Steve Akers Frank Ayers Brenda Ballard Claudia Barnett Daniel Bishop Roy Blevins Ernest Bowen Jeff Bowen Phyllis Boyd Jeff Burke Tammy Carnes James Christian David Clark Ronnie Crum Fred Day Keith Davidson Diane Diets Rita Diets Jerry Dorton 40 Entering Bewildered But Eager Lee Ann Dorton Howard Doyle James Evans Mary Falin Keith Fields Sharon Fillmore Marvin Finney Michelle Fisher Jimmy Gibson Kevin Gibson Mark Gibson Zetta Herron Ray Honeycutt Kathryn Hylton Dennis Ireson Connie James Jennifer Jones Marty Lay Allen LoBiondo Janet Lovell Patricia Messer Robin Miles Lora Moore 41 Work To Make Today ' s Dreams Mattie Mullins Roger Murray Randy Powers Gina Reed Steve Reed Keith Ritchie Dennis Scalf Pam Shular Lonnie Smith Linda Stacy Kim Stanley Tim Stanldy Bill Stidham Debbie Stidham Donna Stidham Harold Stidham Kim Stidham Harry Stuart Merida Sturgill Steve Swiney Michael Trent 42 Tomorrow ' s Realities Eric Varner John Varner Barry Williams Tammy Williams Bobby Worley Not Pictured: Debbie Wells, Ronnie Hampton, Robert Lee, Ricky Murnpower, Gloria Davidson, Darrell Gilliam, Tammy Frazier, Ronnie Henry, Martin Jones, John Collier, Cecil Boggs, Brian Williams, Kathy Owens, and Paul Clark. 43 Administration Provides The Wise County School Board ■was composed of Mr. Harley Stallard, Superintendent; Mr. Roy Robertson, Big Stone Gap; Mr. E. G. King, Appalachia; Dr. H. R. Ringley, Coebum; Mr. G. T. Austin, Pound; Mrs. Ann Gregory, St. Paul; Mr. lames Roberson, Chairman; Mrs. Dove, Secretary. Mr. Robert Nash, Jr. Principal Mr. James Riggs, Sr. Assistant Principal Mrs. Patsy Lay Secretary Organization and Stability Mrs. Lois Baker and Mrs. Anita Nelson ' s nerves were tried many times when they acted as substitute teachers. Bottom Left: Mr. Mike Neff and Mrs. Nancy Cul¬ bertson, intern teachers from Clinch Valley Col¬ lege , spent part of the last semester at our school gaining and giving knowledge. 45 Teachers Are The Guides Mrs. Anna Barker Social Studies Economics Mrs. Wilma Brooks Math English Mrs. Fem Crawley Teachers ' Aide Mrs. Doris Berta Physical Education Health Miss Marsha Bryant Language Arts Mr. Frank Gentry English Speech Mr. Randy Blair History Social Studies Mrs. Mary F. Buckles Business Mrs. Dorothy Gwaldis Business English 46 Through Adolescence Miss Helen Hill Algebra I Guidance Mrs. Anne Hunter Spanish English Mr. Bob Lile Band Chorus Music Appreciation Mr. Larry Hobbs Distributive Education Mr. Edward Hutchinson Math Mrs. Grace Murphy English Mr. Gary Holloman Drivers ' Education Mrs. Lucy Kates Business Mr. Barry Nelson History Government Teachers Enjoy Directing 48 And Participating In Classes 49 Expressions Of Delight 50 And Dismay Teachers We Love Them Our teachers attempt to display favorable attitudes when con¬ fronting the students. We students should appreciate the dedication of the teachers as they strive to instill honor, dig¬ nity, and intelligence in our lives throughout our school years. Thank you, teachers, for your cooperation, consideration, and kindness offered to us during our years at your school. 51 Teachers Work Together Mrs. Nancy Paye Librarian Mr. Steve Short Mr. Jack Sizemore Education for Employment Science, Biology Mrs. Azlene Stout Guidance Mrs. Juanita Thompson English Mrs. Ruth Wheeler Home Economics Not Pictured: Mr. Frank Reed Social Studies Mr. Jack Robinette Math Chemistry Mr. Bob Taylor Physical Education Health 52 And Alone i 53 They Work To Maintain 54 Our Health And Comfort Opposite Top: Our gullet-fillers:” Mrs. Allene Farmer, Mrs. Julia Lif¬ ford, and Mrs. Helen Maness. Opposite Bottom Left: Mrs. Maness was caught in the act ... of what? Opposite Bottom Right: The kitchen workers loved to scoop. Mr. Lifford, Head Custodian, was busy in and around the school to make sure we studied in a comfortable atmosphere. Mr. Freeman, Assistant Custo¬ dian, aided Mr. Lifford to insure our comfort throughout the year. Mrs. Thompson, the Matron, made sure our scool was kept clean and bright. 55 56 STUDENT LIFE 57 Student Cooperative Association Top: S.C.A. members were as fol¬ lows: Mark Stidham, Reggie Delph, Hope Day, Jenny Day, Glen Skin¬ ner , Mary Rose, Kathy Maxwell, Karen Spangler, Libby Poteet, Jackie Dean, Lori Collins, Mary Lou Honeycutt, Martha Willis, Kathy Smith, Cindi Johnson, Mic¬ helle Fisher, and Rita Diets. Bottom: The S.C.A. officers were as follows: President - David Knight, Vice-President - Donnie Gilbert, Treasurer - Kim Clark, Sponsor - Mrs. Wilma Brooks. 58 Spanish Club Top: The Spanish Club officers were: President - Debra Norris, Vice-Presi¬ dent - Kevin Fisher, Secretary - David Knight, Treasurer - Kim Clark, Reporter - Carol Lewis, and Sponsor - Mrs. Anne Hunter. Middle Right: Debra Norris helped the first year Spanish students with the Spanish initiation. Bottom: The members of the Spanish Club. 59 Hi-Y The Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y are two groups of students who strive to keep Christ and His teachings before the student body through morning devotions, grace at meals, and sponsorship of minis¬ ters of various faiths in assem¬ blies. The club welcomes mem¬ bers of all faiths who truly believe in its purpose and plat¬ form. Top: Hi-Y members: D. Trigg, Sponsor, F. Gentry, G. Clark, G. Skinner, L. Maddox, D. Knight, P. Dorton, D. Green, B. Jackson, S. Carroll, T. Swiney. Officers: President - Darrell Trigg, Vice-President - Greg Clark, Secretary - Glen Skinner, Treasurer - Mark Stidham, Chaplain - Jeff Swiney, Sponsor - Mr. Frank Gentry. 60 Tri-Hi-Y il Club Purpose: To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian Character.” Club Platform: Clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean scholar¬ ship, and clean living. Top: Tri-Hi-Y Members: J. Green, A. Stallard, K. Begley, K. Clark, K. Kindle, R. Taylor, M. Willis, T. Jones, A. Rutherford, T. McDonald, L. Poteet, R. Clisso, J. Nidiffer, C. Lewis, C. Caldwell, T. Williams, K. Lay, M. Lay, J. Swiney, B. Collins, Sponsor - Helen Hill, K. Spangler, K. Harris, K. Maxwell. Left: Officers: President - Carol Lewis, Vice-President - Kim Kindle, Secretary - Kathy Maxwell, Treasurer - Karen Spangler, Chaplain - Beverly Collins, Sponsor - Miss Helen Hill. Bottom Left: Miss Hill has worked faithfully with the coed Hi-Y for many years. When our school separated the club into Hi-Y and Tri-Hi- Y, Mr. Gentry stepped in and gave her valuable assistance. 61 Variety Adds Spice 62 Opposite Top Left: The guidance workers and sponsor were Tina Reece, Lori Collins, Kathy Max¬ well, Carolyn Lovell, Dena Tay¬ lor, and Miss Stout, Sponsor. Opposite Top Right: Mr. Clark, Principal of Appalachia Elemen¬ tary, became a memory to the eighth graders. Opposite Left: The work-study girls and sponsor were Hope Day, Denise Berry, April Stallard, Carolyn Lovell, Debra Boyd, Kathy Smith, Karen Begley, Jenny Day, Anita Williams, and Mrs. Buckles, Sponsor. Opposite Middle: The Junior Res¬ cue Squad members, Ray Carnes, Mark McGee, Bobby Boatright, Tim Stidham, Lee Maddox, Brian Jackosn, Mike Baker, and Rick Johnson, gave the commu¬ nity faithful service. Opposite Bottom Left: The after¬ noon shop students posed for a picture. Opposite Bottom Right: The morning shop students rested before boarding the bus. Top: The Future Teachers of America and Sponsor Were: M. Honeycutt, K. Grant, M. Rose, D. Gilbert, J. Cornett, K. Fla¬ nary, C. Johnson, A. Hylton, J. Swiney, A. Stallard, M. Willis, M. Gibson, D. Knight, K. Smith, K. Begley, K. Spangler, B. Collins, K. Maxwell, and Miss Bryant, Sponsor. Middle: The music appreciation class was small but interested in making music. Bottom: The office workers and Sponsor Were: J. Turner, B. Col¬ lins, L. Poteet, T. Jones, K. Smith and Mrs. Lay, Office Sec¬ retary . 63 Future Homemakers of America Top: The members of the F.H.A. Bottom: The officers for the Future Homemakers of America were as follows: President - Ann Rutherford, Vice-President - Kim Green, Secretary - Lydia Hylton, Treasurer - Robin Clisso, Reporter - Amy Hylton, and Sponsor - Mrs. Ruth Wheeler. 64 National Beta Club Top: The members of the Beta Club were: Kim Clark, Kathy Smith, Della Mae Murray, Carol Lewis, Carolyn Lovell, Jeff Swiney, Kim Kindle, Kenny Fla¬ nary, David Knight, Mark Stidham, Dar¬ rell Trigg, and Glen Skinner. Not pictured: April Stallard and Tim Swi¬ ney. Middle: The new members of the Beta Club were Kim Lay, Fay Blair, Lee Mad¬ dox, Amy Hylton, Jackie Swiney, Cathy Caldwell, Kathy Harris, Karen Spangler, Gay Blair, Patsy Thacker, Kathy Max¬ well, and Beverly Collins. Bottom: The officers for 1977 were: Presi¬ dent - Kim Clark, Vice-President - Dar¬ rell Trigg, Secretary - Glen Skinner, Treasurer - Mark Stidham, Sponsor - Mrs. Grace K. Murphy. Since its organization, the National Beta Club, has maintained a creditable record of conduct and service to school, community, and nation. Membership in the Beta Club is limited to those students having an academic average of 3.2 or above. Each member is dedicated to upholding the principles of the motto, Let us lead by serving others. 65 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION Bottom: The 1977 D.E.C.A. Officers were as follows: Presi¬ dent - Jonnie Gibson, Vice-Pres¬ ident - Kevin Fisher, Secretary - Rebecca Minor, Treasurer - Patti Keesee, Parliamentarian - Anita McClure, Reporters - Martha Willis, and Reba Stidham, Spon¬ sor - Mr. Larry Hobbs. 1 ■ ' |r� § J j L - Ml v . ' a [ 11 ■ x jtejsM JL ' M? • a ” 1 i B ■ 66 CLUBS OF AMERICA Opposite Top: The Members of the 1977 D.E.C.A. Club were as follows: Front Row: Tony Nidif- fer, lessee Stidham, Chris Jones, Danny Filyaw, Mike Devlin, Sam Honeycutt, Johnny Hamp¬ ton, and Mike Baker. Back Row: Jonnie Lynn Gibson, Patti Kee- see, Jo Ann Turner, Vickie Smith, and Linda Dotson. Top: Jonnie Gibson won second place in Display in General Mer¬ chandising at the D.E.C.A. State Leadership Conference in Roanoake, Virginia. Bottom: Larry Collier, Jonnie Gibson, Reggie Delph, Rebecca Minor, and Ronnie Thompson displayed the certificate of the State Achievement Award that the club won at the Regional Leadership Conference in Bristol, Virginia. The categories that they entered were as follows: Larry Collier, Food Services: Jonnie Gibson, General Mer¬ chandising; Reggie Delph, Fash¬ ion Merchandising; Rebecca Minor, Public Speaking; and Ronn ie Thompson, Sales Judg¬ ing. Not Pictured: Sam Honeycutt, Food Marketing and Lowell John¬ son, Food Marketing. Other members of the club not pictured were: Chester Hylton, Lowell Johnson, Sam Honeycutt, and Martha Willis. 67 LIBRARY CLUB Top: The Members of the Library Club were as follows: David Knight, Debbie Norris, Mark Stidham, Roslyn Jackson, Peggy Hampton, Anita Hylton, Donna Jackson, Debbie Honeycutt, Yvonne Stanley, Amy Hylton, Glen Skinner, Jeff Swiney, Mrs. Pa ye, Librarian, Chris Taylor, and Kevin Fisher. Not Pictured: Karen Begley. Bottom: Mark Stidham worked on a poster for the library as Kevin Leedy, Dale Mabe, and Roger Murray watched. 68 FORENSICS CLUB ■ .... .;.v ' ' H| mP r- ' pJ ; f ' -Mgfi lllm l | ;■ FTAMWO tORLDATLA Top: The Members of the 1976- 77 Forensics Club of Appalachia High School were as follows: Senior David Knight, Junior April Stallard, Senior Kim Clark, and Junior Debbie Norris. Not Pic¬ tured: Mark Stidham. Bottom: The 1977 sponsor for the Forensics Club was Mr. Barry Neslon. This year the Appalachia High School Forensics Club hosted the annual Regional Forensics Com¬ petition. Debbie Norris entered in Girls’ Prose; David Knight, Boys ' Prose; and April Stallard, in Spelling. They all received second place. 69 THE 1977 ACCOLADE STAFF Editor- Assistant Editor- Advertisment Manager Business Manager- Senior Representatives Business Staff- Sponsors- -Kenny Flanary -April Stallard ----Kim Kindle -- — Kathy Harris -Ann Rutherford Jenny Day ----Kim Lay Teresa Jones -Mrs. Lucy Kates (Business) Mrs. Dorothy Gwaldis (Editorial) 70 Opp. Top Left: Senior Represent¬ atives, Ann Rutherford an d Jenny Day, served the Accolade staff by collecting money for senior pictures. Opp. Top Right: The editorial staff, Kenny Flanary and April Stallard, with sponsor, Mrs. Dor¬ othy Gwaldis, selected pictures for use in the Accolade. Opp. Bottom: Kim Kindle helped the photographers take pictures to be used in the 1977 Accolade. Top Left: The sponsor for the editorial staff was Mrs. Dorothy Gwaldis. Top Right: The sponsor for the business staff was Mrs. Lucy Kates. Bottom Left: The business staff was of the following: Kim Kin¬ dle, Kathy Harris, Teresa Jones, Mrs. Lucy Kates (sponsor), and Kim Lay. The 1976-77 Accolade staff of Appalachia High School worked diligently to produce a yearbook that would show how life at A.H.S. really was. 71 The Appalachia High School Band 72 Learns And Entertains Opp. Top: Lena Fritz and Robin Clisso spent many hours practic¬ ing. Top Right: The A.H.S. band members. Opp. Bottom Left: Mr. Lile served as the new band director. Opp. Bottom Right: Libby Poteet was sabre for the 1976-77 school year. Bottom Left: The band council was: Ann Rutherford, Mary Ann Rose, Danny Lane, Mr. Lile, Dennis Ireson, Pat Dorton, and Myra Henegar. Bottom Middle: Practice makes perfect! Bottom Right: The drummers were Donnie Gilbert, Louis Head, and Randy Powers. Not pictured: Randall Tankersly. 73 FUTURE BUSINESS Top: The Members of the 1977 Future Business Leaders of Amer¬ ica were as follows: Kathy Smith, Tammy Eads, Mary Ann Rose, Teresa Jones, Martha Wil¬ lis , Ronnie Gilbert, Danny Filyaw, Tammy Sizemore, Bil¬ lie Osborne, Denise Berry, Mary Lou Honeycutt, Sharon Miller, Susie Boyd, Jackie Dean, Reba Stidham, Rebecca Minor, Sandra Vaughn, Karen Begley, Tonya Doyle, Lisa Barnett, Kim Grant, Lydia Hylton, Cathy Caldwell, Debbie Honeycutt, Kathy Var¬ ner, Anita McClure, Elaina Mul¬ lins, Valerie Bush, Jo Ann Fields, Kim Clark, Donna Jack- son, Anita Hampton, Anita Wil¬ liams, Debbie Neeley, Greg Clark, Aaron Stallard, David Knight, Mark Stidham, John Cornett, Myra Henegar, Tammy Fultz, and Donna Berry. The sponsors were Mrs. Lucy Kates, Mrs. Dorothy Gwaldis, and Mrs. Mary Faye Buckles. Middle: The Officers were: Pres¬ ident - Kathy Smith, Vice-Pres¬ ident - Tammy Eads, Secretary - Danny Filyaw, Treasurer - Patti Keesee, Reporter - Martha Wil¬ lis , Historians - Mary Rose, and Teresa Jones, Parliamentarian - Ronnie Gilbert. Bottom: Martha, Denise, Mary, Mary Lou, and Karen really think F.B.L.A. is great. Can’t you tell by those smiling faces? 74 LEADERS OF AMERICA Top: F.B.L.A. GOES TO BIR¬ MINGHAM, ALABAMA. On Thursday, October 14, 1976, Kathy Smith, Myra Henegar, and Mrs. Mary Faye Buckles, advisor, attended the Southern Regional Future Business Leaders of America Phi Beta Lambda Leadership Conference in Bir¬ mingham , Alabama. While at the conference, they partici¬ pated in workshops and learned much about leadership and free enterprise. Bottom: F.B.L.A. WEEK: F.B.L.A. Officers looked on as Mayor James Clark signed a proclamation making February 6-16 F.B.L.A. Week in Appala¬ chia. A full schedule of events was planned to call attention to the importance of business career training: Monday - Preparation of school Marquee. Tuesday - Signing of the procla¬ mation by Mayor James Clark. Wednesday - Bulletin Boards in the Cafeteria and Business Departments. Thursday - Former F.B.L.A. graduates visitation and panel discussion. Friday - Open House in Business Department. Saturday - Visited Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Sunday - Attended the Appala¬ chia United Methodist Church. 75 F.B.L.A. ACTIVITIES Top: OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STUDENT: Kathy Smith was selected as Outstanding Business Student of Appalachia High School. Last year, Kathy was so active in the F. B. L. A. activities and competitions that she was elected to serve as president of the F.B.L.A. for the 1976-77 school year. She had consistently been a leader who exemplified the qualities needed for success¬ ful leadership in the Future Busi¬ ness Leaders of America. Bottom: F.B.L.A. ATTENDS MARCH OF DIMES TELERAMA HEADQUARTERS: Mary Ann Rose, Patti Keesee, Tammy Eads, Kathy Smith, and Mrs. Mary Faye Buckles, advisor, accepted calls and ' typed the information at the Wise County March of Dimes Telerarria Head¬ quarters in Norton. These girls volunteered their time from 9:30 a.m. until 12 noon on Sunday, January 23, 1977, to aid the fight against birth defects. F.B.L.A. provides activities and opportunities for learning in many fields, business, social, community, service, and finan¬ cial. 76 SENIOR PLAY The Senior Class of 1977 pre¬ sented Me and My Shadow,” an uproarious comedy in three acts. The play is centered around a mysterious Hindu girl, Shadow, who confessed herself as being the slave of an attorney. Top: The Cast of Characters were as follows: Teresa Davidson and Mark Stidham - prompters; Karen Begley - Susan Fisher, the Harrington maid; Aaron Stallard - Sabu, and East Indian mystic; Jonnie Gibson - Mrs. King, mother of Arleen Harrington; Tammie Sizemore - Arleen Har¬ rington, Roy ' s wife; Glen Skinner - Bruce Douglas, a friend of Roy’s; Reggie Delph - Georgia Butler, the Harringtons ' nosy neighbor; Kevin Fisher - Hick¬ son, the county sheriff; Mrs. Grace K. Murphy, sponsor; Kim Clark - Shadow, a Hindu girl; and David Knight - Roy Harring¬ ton , an attorney. Middle Left: Karen Begley received the A Block award for her superb performance in the play. Middle Right: Tammie Sizemore (Mrs. Arleen Harrington) talked her mother, Mrs. King, into spending the weekend. Bottom: Aaron Stallard, Reggie Delph, and Kevin Fisher prac¬ ticed their lines before the play. 77 1977. . . FIRST THE WINTER, Man, look at all of that snow! Wow! No school tomorrow! These were just a few of the responses of students of Appala¬ chia High School, as they watched the snow come down. This winter had proven to be one of the worst in the history of the United States. Five to six feet of snow could be seen on the moun¬ tain ranges of Southwest Vir¬ ginia . Since the ice and snow made many of the main and sec¬ ondary roads impassable, schools were closed. By using a longer school day and extended school year, the seniors were able to graduate on June 10, 1977. The schools were originally scheduled to end on May 24, 1977. As one can see by looking at these pic¬ tures, the winter of ' 77 was indeed a WINTER!” 78 THEN THE GREAT FLOOD It all began on April 4, 1977. It had rained all night. The riv¬ ers were rising, but the people did not take heed. They all thought it would be just like all of the past rains. Little did they know that within a few hours the waters would be above their houses, and in some places, even higher. Places people thought would never be flooded got their share of the water. The rain had stopped, but the rivers kept ris¬ ing. People were evacuated all over Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. Although we were not the worst hit, the dam¬ age was extensive. Local organi¬ zations and volunteers rushed in to aid the victims. Appalachia High School was opened to house those driven from homes or stranded by the high waters. Var¬ ious relief and disaster organiza¬ tions were on the scene quickly to help. President Carter declared Southwest Virginia a Disaster Area. Then numerous government agencies moved in to assist in cleaning up, relocating, and reestablishing the victims. i I m ' k 79 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Wfr ,v mm m tfS f. ¥ ■ Top: The Members of the Appa¬ lachia Varsity Football Team were as follows: Eddie Clende- non, John Cornett, David Fig, Mike Powell, Chester Hylton, Glen Skinner, Lowell Johnson, Shannon Collier, Tony Nidiffer, Chris Taylor, Kevin Fisher, Coach Frank Reed, Greg Barker, Mike Baker, Kevin Leedy, Steve Carroll, Bobby Robinson, Aaron Stallard, Darrell Trigg, Mike Hensley, Mark Gibson, Jeff Swi- ney, Pat Muron, Coach Bobby Taylor, and Coach Jack Robi¬ nette . Bottom:Coaches Gary Holloman and Frank Reed. 80 BULLDOGS . . .ALWAYS READY 81 ACTION ON THE FIELD 1977 FOOTBALL RESULTS: APPALACHIA 38 ERVINGTON 0 APPALACHIA 6 SALTVILLE 0 APPALACHIA 14 WISE 15 APPALACHIA 8 JONESVILLE 13 APPALACHIA 0 PENNINGTON GAP 6 APPALACHIA 26 POUND 6 APPALACHIA 22 NORTON 46 APPALACHIA 14 COEBURN 35 APPALACHIA 0 CLINTWOOD 15 APPALACHIA 24 POWELL VALLEY 7 The following players were selected to All-District football team: Bobby Robinson - First team offensive fullback and defensive halfback and the most valuable player in the Lonesome Pine District: Mike Hensley - First team offensive tackle and linebacker; Eddie Clendenon - First team punter; David Fig - Second team offensive guard; Aaron Stallard - Second team defensive end; and Skip Skinner - Second team offensive center. 82 HOMECOMING 1977 . . . THE WAY WE WERE Top: The Homecoming Queen Candidates were: Tammy Carnes, Sub-Freshman; Karen Spangler, Senior; Mary Beth Gib¬ son, Junior; Kay Person, Sopho¬ more; and Carol Davis, Fresh¬ man. Middle Left:The Homecoming Queen for 1977 was crowned by Mike Hensley. Middle Right: Miss Mary Beth Gibson was crowned 1977 Home¬ coming Queen. Bottom Left: Miss Tammy Carnes was escorted by Chester Hylton and David Fig. Bottom Right: Miss Carol Davis was escorted by Kevin Leedy and Eddie Ray Clendenon. 83 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Top: Pictured above are the members of the Junior Varsity Football Team: They were: First Row: Sammy Green, Mark Cor¬ nett, Ronnie Crum, Harry Stuart, Barry Williams, Ray Honeycutt, Walt Stuart, and Kevin Gibson. Second Row: Richard Johnson, Mark Harris, Jeff Needham, Keith Ritchie, Ronnie Henry, Steve Swiney, Fred Day, and Ray Carnes. Third Row: James Evans, Mike Caldwell, David Clark, Mark McGee, Jackie Barnette, Mike Johnson, Charles Barnette, and Ronald Hampton. Not Pic¬ tured: Coach Randy Blair. 84 SPORTS IN ACTION 85 VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY Opposite Top: This year marked the first year that Appalachia High Schol has had a junior var¬ sity girls ' basketball team. They practiced hard to make their games victorious. Their success gave them the Lonesome Pine District Championship. The members were Kathy Rogers, Many Lay, Peggy Hampton, Teresa Bransford, Dana Monon, Diane Diets, Alfreda Cosby, and Rita Diets. Opposite Bottom: The Varsity Squad of Girls’ Basketball. The members were as follows: Top Left: Dena Taylor. Top Right: Roslyn Jackson. Middle Left: Anita Hampton. Middle Right: Valerie Bush. Bottom Left: Kim Kindle. Bottom Middle: Kim Kessee. Bottom Right: Kim Clark. Not Pictured: Tracy Skeen. 86 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL 87 VARSITY 88 BASKETBALL Top: The members of the Varsity Basketball Team for the 1977 season were as follows: First Row: Coach Gary Holloman, Bobby Boatright, Guard; James Roark, Guard; Jeff Swiney, Guard; Mr. John Tull, Assistant Coach. Second Row; Kevin Fisher, Guard; DeWayne Jones, Center; Tony Stallard, Center; Aaron Stallard, Center; Darrell Trigg Forward; Steve Bishop, Forward; David Knight, Forward; and Kevin Leedy, Forward. The 1976-77 Basketball season was one of which the coaches and players would like to forget. A combination of bad luck and inexperi¬ ence led to a dismal record of one win and twenty losses. The season began on a note of optimism. After two close losses in the annual Coal Classic, the Bulldogs upset highly-rated Coeburn on the Knight’s home floor. The joy of victory was shortlived, however, as the remainder of the season was a succession of heartbreaking losses and injuries. Coach Holloman and Coach Tull have nothing but praises for this year ' s team, regardless of their record. Their compe¬ titiveness and attitude were certainly not that of a losing team, but instead was full of the Bulldog Spirit. BETTER LUCK NEXT YEAR BULLDOGS We ' ve Got The Spirit 89 To Some, Tennis Is A Ball, But Top: The Members of the Appa¬ lachia High School Boys ' Tennis Team for the 1977 Season were as follows: Patrick Muron, Soph¬ omore: Danny Rowland, Fresh¬ man; Louis Head, Freshman; Pat¬ rick Dorton, Sophomore; Tim Swiney, Junior; Daniel Moore, Junior; and Rick Johnson, Junior. Everyone on the boys ' tennis team has worked very hard, but a lack of experience has kept the team behind. We are looking forward to a better boys ' tennis team next year, since the team will be losing no members. The captain of the boys ' tennis team was Rick Johnson, and the co-captain was Pat Muron. Last year ' s coach, Mrs. Grace Bradshaw, left Appalachia to fur¬ ther her education, but the boys ' tennis team was very fortunate in receiving Mr. Tom Turner as their new coach. Mr. Turner teaches an art class at Appala¬ chia Elementary and at Carnes Middle School in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Mr. Turner was an out¬ standing athlete in A. H. S., and also at Virginia Poly technical Institute where he received his degree. 90 To Others, Tennis Is A Racket !8gag Sissi [• � ; -as? Top: The Members of the Girls’ Tennis Team for the 1977 Season were as follows: Kim Kindle, Junior; Tammie Sizemore, Sen¬ ior; Jo Ann Green, Freshman; Kim Keesee, Sophomore; Sharon Miller, Junior; Tracy Skeen, Junior; Valerie Stuart, Freshman; Dana Morton, Freshman; Reggie Delph, Senior, and Robin Clisso, Freshman. This year’s girls’ tennis team’s coach was Mr. John Tull. At the beginning of the season, Mr. Tull was both the coach of the girls ' tennis team and the boys ' tennis team. When Mr. Turner came in to aid the boys, Mr. Tull became coach of the girls. Mr. Tull teaches a fifth grade class at the Appalachia Elemen¬ tary School. Since the girls’ tennis team loses only two of its members by graduation, next year ' s team should be a winning one, keeping pace along with the boys. Reggie Delph and Kim Kindle have won several doubles this year showing promise of more and more next year. Tracy Skeen, one of the most promising girls, was unable to play this year. We expect her back. 91 BASEBALL. . .BULLDOGS Top: The Members of the Base¬ ball Team for the 1977 Season were as follows: Mr. Barry Nel¬ son, Coach, Kevin Fisher, Jeff Swiney, Kevin Leedy, Steve Carroll, David Knight, Chris Gibson, Mike Devlin, Chris Tay¬ lor, Eddie Ray Clendenon, Glen (Skip) Skinner, Jeff Needham, Danny Lane, Andy Taylor, Mark Cornett, and Sammy Green. Bottom: Steve Carroll demon¬ strated good techniques in get¬ ting the ball back to the bases. 92 ON THE DIAMOND I U i Top: Mi. Barry Nelson, with the help of his Jeep, cleared the field and made it ready for a game. Bottom Left: Jeff Swiney awaited the pitch. Bott om Middle: Eddie Ray Clen- denon knew how to strike the man out. Bottom Right: Batter up, Kevin. The team won some games, and lost others; but on the whole, they had a good season. 93 BOYS ' AND GIRLS ' 94 TRACK TEAMS David Fig - Second Team All- District Shot Put. Bobby Robinson - First Team All- District Low Hurdles. Roslyn Jackson - First Team All- District 100 Yard Dash and 220 Yard Dash. Valerie Stuart - First Team All- District Long Jump. Anita Hylton, Kim Lay, Valerie Stuart, and Roslyn Jackson - Sec¬ ond Team All-District 880 Yard Relay Team. Bobby Robinson - First Team All- Regional Low Hurdles. Roslyn Jackson - First Team All Regional-100 Yard Dash and also the 200 Yard Dash. Valerie Stuart - Second Team All-Regional in the Long Jump. The track team of 1977 was an exceptionally talented one. Everyone at Appalachia High School is very proud of our Boys ' and Girls’ Track Teams. Not Pictured: Coach Frank Reed. � f GOLF Top: The Members of the Apa- lachia High School Golf Team were as follows: Bryan Jackson, Lee Maddox, Tim Stidham, and Gregg Clark. This year marked the second year that Mr. Jackie Ray Robi¬ nette has coached the team. Although the team was few in number, they still displayed the school spirit. Since this year ' s golf team consisted of sophomores, we feel that by their senior year, they will have achieved more experi¬ ence in the game, resulting in an expert team. 96 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS Top: Randy Powers demonstrated to Elaine Mullins, Dennis Ireson, and Peggy Hampton the art of turning flips. Bottom: SUPER GLUE really works! If you don’t believe us, just ask Patricia Messer or Kathy Owens. Physical Education is a must in A. H. S, But it is a fun thing ' ' full of games and exercise as well as health education. 1977 brought another first to the Physical Education classes - boys and girls could play together and enjoy their togetherness under the supervision of Mr. Bobby Taylor and Mrs. Doris Berta. 97 VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY 98 CHEERLEADERS Opposite Top Left: The Varsity Cheerleaders for the 1976-77 Season were as follows: Kim Clark, Kathy Varner, Tammy Eads, Roslyn Jackson, Reggie Delph, Regina Day, and Jonnie Gibson. Opposite Top Right: The captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad was Jonnie Gibson. Opposite Bottom: The Appala¬ chia High School Bunny Squad. Top: The Members of the Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad for 1977 were: Laticia Henderson, Carol Davis, Connie Stacy, Tammy Cams, Lisa Stacy, and Michelle Fisher. Bottom Left: Tammy Eads and Kim Clark rooted for the Bull¬ dogs. Bottom Right: Kathy Varner, Roslyn Jackson, and Regina Day practiced each day so that they could be better cheerleaders next year. 99 THE 1977 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM: 100 PIECES OF APRIL On Friday, May 6, 1977, the Junior-Senior Prom was held in the Appalachia High School Gymnasium. The King, Mr. Kevin Leedy, and the Queen, Miss Kim Clark, presided over the prom. The crownbearers were Miss Robin Nash and Master Robert Nash. Mr. Robert Nash, Jr., Principal of Appalachia High School, crowned Mr. Leedy and Miss Clark as King and Queen. The Mistress and Master of Ceremonies were Miss Redena Taylor and Mr. Bryan Bouton. They introduced the seniors and their dates who participated in the Grand March. Juniors, Seniors, and Faculty alike, experienced an enjoyable evening. Everyone really got into the music of the ' ' Trooper Max” from Wise, Virginia. Some of the couples danced while others talked with friends. Mrs. Wilma Brooks and Mrs. Hunter proved to everyone there that teachers could still get down. Without the hard, dedicated work of Mrs. Wilma Brooks, Mrs. Anne Hunter, Mrs. Doris Berta, Mr. Bobby Taylor, and Mr. Randy Blair, the 1977 Junior- Senior Prom would not have been the tremendous success that it was. 101 Class Day Is Full 102 Of High Spirits Before the ceremonies began , the junior girls formed the daisy chain to march into the audito¬ rium. They entered and pro¬ ceeded down the aisle to the stage where they and the boys sang the Junior song to the gradu¬ ates . Then the seniors returned the compliment by singing their farewell to the school and their classmates. The seniors took their seats, and President Glen Skinner delivered the welcome. After a dialogue by top honor students, Darrell Trigg and David Knight, the principal, Robert Nash, Jr. presented the address to the school and visitors and gave out the awards, and the seniors filed out to the accompa¬ niment of ' Pomp and Circum¬ stance . ’ ' 103 The Approaching Graduation During practice, the seniors were allowed to go up to see how it felt to receive their diplomas. A first at A. H. S. occurred as Mayor James Clark presented his first daughter, Kim, with her first diploma. On the evening of Class Day sermon, seniors were serious but could still enjoy a light-hearted time. The seniors lined up for the march into the auditorium and filed sedately in. President Glen Skinner intro¬ duced Mr. Clark and Mr. Nash, who awarded the diplomas to the seniors. 104 Brought High Hopes Into Focus The seniors formed ranks for their final procession into Riggs ' Stadium. They arrived on the field with faces reflecting triumph tinged with sadness. Although many eyes were misty� the graduates left the field with happy faces. Honor Students in ranking order were: Darrell Trigg, David Knight, Mark Stidham, Kim Clark, Jeff Swiney, and Hope Day. 105 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS, Top: Mark Stidham, Ann Ruther¬ ford, Glen Skinner, David Knight, and Darrell Trigg received the Westmoreland - Penn. Virginia Scholarship. Bottom: The recipient of the Gibbs Scholarship was Glen Skin¬ ner. The Women ' s Club Scholarship was not available at time of pub¬ lication . EDDIE LEE KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. E. G. King established this memo¬ rial scholarship in honor of their son who was an outstanding stu¬ dent at A. H. S. The recipents of 1977 were: David Knight, Kim¬ berly Clark, and Glen Skinner. These honored students will join with others who have received the scholarship as a continuing fellowship. 106 HONORS, AND AWARDS Top Left: Ann Rutherford was proud of her winning the John Philip Sousa Band Award. Top Right: The General Mills Award went to Aaron Stallard. Bottom: Glen Skinner and Kim Clark were chosen to receive the D.A.R. and theV.F.W. Good Citizenship Awards. The Cheerleaders Awards went to Jonnie Gibson and Kim Clark, who have both been a cheer¬ leader for three years. The sen¬ iors who participated in sports also won many awards. They were: Kim Clark, Good Sports¬ manship Award in Girls ' Basket¬ ball; Jeff Swiney, Good Sports¬ manship in Boys ' Basketball; Glen Skinner, Good Sportsman¬ ship in Football. Kevin Leedy and Kevin Fisher were Most Val¬ uable Players in Basketball; Steve Carroll, Offensive Player of the Year in Baseball; Kevin Leedy, Defensive Player of the Year in Baseball; Reggie Delph, Most Valuable Player in Tennis; Mike Hensley, Most Valuable Player in Football; Bobby Robin¬ son, Most Valuable Player in Football and also in Track; Skip Skinner, Hustler Award in Foot¬ ball; and Aaron Stallard, Most Improved Award in Football. All of the senior athletes were given a plaque by Mr, James Riggs, Assistant Principal of Appalachia High School. 107 Top: The Science Fair Winners were as follows: Kathy Harris, Mark Cornett, Leslie Wells, Karen Spangler, Beverly Collins, Kathy Maxwell, Kathy Varner, Cathy Caldwell, Robin Clisso, Mark Harris, Gary Brooks, Lee Maddox, Skip Skinner, Tim Stidham, Danny Rowland, and John Cornett. Not Pictured: Tim Swiney, Kim Kindle, Dena Tay¬ lor, Paul Clark, Susie West, Barry Williams, Lori Collins, Joe Taylor, Dennis Ireson, Martin Miller, and Letta Fritz. Middle: The following people represented Appalachia High School at the Model General Assembly in Richmond: Kim Kindle, Greg Clark, Beverly Collins, Kathy Harris, Skip Skinner, Tim Swiney, and Jackie Swiney. SPORTS AWARDS The following were given awards on Honors Day and Class Day for their work in the Sports Field: Football - Bobby Robinson, Mike Hensley, Eddie Ray Clendenon, David Fig, Aaron Stallard, and Glen (Skip) Skinner. Track - Bobby Robinson and David Fig. Baseball - Eddie Ray Clendenon. . 108 And Honors AWARDS DAY The United States History Award went to Carol Lewis. The World History Award went to Anita Hylton. Both of these girls had a 4.0 average in history. The Home Ec. Special¬ ized Food Class Award went to Ronnie Thompson. Kathy Smith accepted the award for Future Business Leaders of America Honor Chapter. Steve Bishop won the Typing Award, and April Stallard won the Journalism Award for her hard and dedicated work on the year¬ book staff. 1 eresa Jones won the Principal’s Award. The Geography Awards went to the following people: Kathy Rogers, Jamie Nidiffer, and Sue West. Roslyn Jackson, who has been an Appalachia High School Cheerleader for one year, won the Cheerleading Award Roslyn Jackson and Valerie Stuart won the Girls’ Track Award. David Fig won the Award for Boys’ Track. The Science Fair Winners were as follows: BOYS’ PHYSICAL SCIENCE: First place - Glen Skinner; Second place - Lee Maddox; Third place - John Cornett; and Honorable Mention - Tim Swiney. GIRLS’ PHYSICAL SCIENCE: First place - Kim Clark; Second place - Kathy Harris; Third place - Kim Kindle; and Honorable Mention - Cathy Caldwell. GIRLS ' BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE: First place - Beverly Collins; Second place - Kathy Maxwell; Third place - Karen Spangler; and Honorable Mention - Dena Taylor, BOYS ' BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE: First place - Mark Cornett; Second place - Gary Brooks; Third place - Tim Stidham. The following 8th and 9th graders won Honorable Mention: Paul Clark, Susie West, Barry Williams, Joe Taylor, Lori Collins, Dennis Ireson, Kathy Varner, Steven Akers, Danny Rowland, Regina Day, Mark Gibson, Robin Clisso, Leslie Wells, Martin Miller, and Lena Fritz. Mark Harris also won Honorable Mention. 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