Appomattox High School - Traveler Yearbook (Appomattox, VA)

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Mrs. Frey puts on her ballet attire for a few dancing steps. Mary Jane Alvis is a real boost to the business dept. Besides teaching typing and related occupations, she finds the time to co-sponsor the parliamentary law team of the FBLA and to sponsor the majorettes, and was the organizer of the dance-a-thon and rock-a-thon. Mrs. Alvis now has a new house to go along with her new baby. Training students for work in office occupations is one of Sandra Frey’s largest tasks. As a COE ccordinator, she works closely with the community in acquiring paid on-the-job training for seniors enrolled in business education. Joan Holt, another of the typing and steno teachers, efficiently heads the business department and co-sponsors the FBLA. Mrs. Holt belongs to groups outside of school, too, such as the Young Homemakers, and the United Methodist Women, and now has joined the rank of women addressed as “Mommy”. Graduating from Longwood in 1977, Deborah Robertson is in her first year of teaching. One of the typing and steno instructors, as well as co-sponsor of the parliamen- tary law team of the FBLA, Miss Robertson says of teaching, “It’s okay, but it gets rough at times.” Perhaps one has to develop a tolerance for the constant noise of the typewriter. Lucy Harris stays busy not only as coach of volleyball, girls’ J.V. basketball, girls’ tennis, and co-sponsor of the varsity club, but also helping her husband on their farm in Evergreen. She has even been seen peeping over the steering wheel of a lumber truck on her way to school. The P.E. 9 teacher, John (Plicky) Williams, also has three busy coaching seasons with football, J.V. basketball, and boy’s tennis. Among other interests are golf and a “sleek” green Thunderbird. During Mary Libby Tolley’s sixth year of teaching P.E. here, she is in charge of girl's varsity basketball and softball. She attended Longwood College and the University of Tennessee for graduate work. Miss “T” enjoys golf and is the proud owner of the only faculty Renegade. Whether through athletics, geography class, or just walking through the halls, at one time or another, you’re bound to come in contact with Coach Jerry Robinson and his unmistakable grin. He also finds times as golf coach, to mold young Arnold Palmers. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Larry Robinson came to us this year following graduation from Youngstown State Univ. and Marietta College. Mr. Robinson has the full schedule of teaching history, general business, and economics, and is the co-sponsor of the Nat'l Honor Society. Stuart Justus, head football coach, also heads the weight-lifting program, and teaches history, general business, and sociology. Formerly of Narrows, Va. Coach Justus is the proud father of a future Raider, Scott, who is three years old. Ray Archer, better known as “Lord Archer”, has recently come from William Campbell High School. He teaches history, and is an assistant varsity football coach as well as boy's varsity basketball coach and works with track. Should we ask Coach Archer what he does in his spare time? What do cross-country, girls’ track, government, world geography, and pep rallies have in common? They're all associated in one way or another with Sam Martin who is a very prominent man in our school. Mr. Martin can best be described as aman with a dynamic personality. serve. se VU hat 85 Mrs. Harris waits as the other team prepares for her “dynamic” |

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Mr. Hudson checks to see if one of his students is doing what he’s suppose. to. 2 .. HERE TO EDUCATE US Sasi Anyone who admits, “I like to hear the sound of a sewing machine,” is either miss- ing a few stitches or really into homemaking. Gail McGraw, to the advantage of her Home Ec. Ill and Occ. Cloth. students, is of the latter character. “A homemaker should be an engineer for the whole family,” says Betty Jo Smith, a Home Ec. teacher and FHA sponsor. She enjoys the students and the informal at- mosphere of her classes. And in keeping with her basic idea that everyone should have at least one semester of Home Ec., Mrs. Smith finds her new co-ed class, Ind. Fam. Lg., quite a challenge. Velma Elliott, the lady behind the apron, is the occupational foods instructor, and teaches Home Ec. III, too. Not only does she like preparing new dishes, but she enjoys traveling as well. In addition to her role as biology teacher and Tri-Hi-Y sponsor, Nancy Jones is “Grandma” to two whom she adores and probably spoils, as most grandmothers do. Her autumn visit to Hawaii was another fascinating experience. A member of our school system for five years, Emilia Racer teaches consumer math, Algebra II, and advanced algebra and trig. Mrs. Racer is also a sponsor of the junior class, which weaves lots of work when it comes time for the prom. Formerly of Galax, Vickie Burnette came to ACHS after graduating from Radford to teach biology, advanced algebra and trig. and Math 9. Sponsor of the freshman class, Miss Burnette enjoys tennis, bowling, reading, and movies. John Hudson may have one of the most important jobs in school—keeping the chemistry classes from blowing up the lab. Mr. Hudson teaches all the chemistry classes and one geometry class, not to mention his duties such as selling game tickets and driving a bus. As an algebra and physics teacher and co-sponsor of the Nat’l Honor Society, Mary Turner comes in contact with students ranging from freshman to seniors. After Thanksgiving, however, Chesterfield’s gained what ACHS’s loss when Mrs. Turner had to relocate. Teaching gen. math 9, algebra IA and IB aren’t the only jobs Betty Hancock has. She also sponsors the freshman class. At home Mrs. Hancock enjoys spending time with her two daughters. Lillian Harbridge is the general math and geometry teacher. When she can find spare time, she enjoys sports, crafts, music, and movies. Coming from Pennsylvania, Miss Hartbridge likes her students accents and thinks that they are well-behaved. “And this is the method for determining how muc eis plied,” says Mrs. Turner. 2 y

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For a teacher to like sports cars and drag-racing is very unusual, especially when that teacher teaches agricultural science mechanics II. James L. Burcher is your man and the only ex- planation for his hobby is “different strokes for different folks.” Bobby Waddell, co-sponsor of the FFA, is the ag. production IV and V instructor which often involves getting into coveralls and slopping around with the FFA pigs. A man of the field, stream, and fairway, Mr. Waddell enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing. One of the many ag. teachers here is William Perrow who most enjoys teaching seniors. Mr. Perrow has been teaching ag. for 7 years. His outside activities include woodworking, in which he makes a lot of furniture. Albert Carter, whose name seems to automatically bring to mind agriculture, teaches just that along with ornamental hor- ticulture. Having been associated with ag. since high school, one could say that it is definitely his “thing”. In talking to Calhoun Moore, the new mechanics teacher, one soon finds that although teaching has not been his life-long profes- sion, he possesses a true interest in his students and considers it a challenge. Although his new job requires much of his time, fishing “is still the one” on the top of the list of hobbies. Pete Almond instructs his students in the masonry course. Very dedicated to his work, he enjoys bricklaying, especially because it involves being out in the fresh air. Whenver he has the chance, Mr. Almond likes to take his family camping and fishing. An instructor in the challenging area of distributive education, Lorraine Burgess works with the student whose interests lie in employment after high school. This is Mrs. Burgess’ first year here at ACHS. A graduate of E. Ca. University, William Rouse is the newest addition to the electronics dept. Mr. Rouse feels that the best part of teaching electronics, is seeing the expressions on the faces of his students when they discover they're learning a combination of physics, chemistry, and math. “Who’s the new teacher with the shining white teeth under that dark mustache?” Well if you haven’t heard by now, he’s Harold Brizendine. Mr. Brizendine teaches drafting I and II and sponsors the VICA club. And he doesn’t make a bad sub sandwich either! Mr. Hudson joins in on a discussion in Chemistry class. A daily inspection of brick-laying is made by Pete Almond. eS Saas ee EE erg per es 2S ER eo oe 7 pcersar