Bath County High School - Lance Yearbook (Hot Springs, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1973 volume:

Of -. .:wfc VorUi. S u c K THE 1973 LANCE BATH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOT SPRINGS, VIRGINIA VOLUME III EDITOR - KATHY HAYNES BUSINESS MANAGER - LUCY DURHAM ASSISTANT-EDITOR - DELLA PAGE ASSISTANT-BUSINESS MANAGER - DEBBIE MICHAEL STAFF LAURA MAWDSLEY LINDA THOMAS MARY LOU LINDSAY PHYLLIS CAULEY SUE ANN THOMAS CONTENTS DEDICATION page 3 INTRODUCTION pages 4-8 ACTIVITIES pages 9-26 ORGANIZATIONS pages 27-42 SPORTS pages 43-70 ADMINISTRATION AND CURRICULUM pages 71-98 CLASSES pages 99-136 ADVERTISEMENTS pages 137-153 EPILOGUE pages 154-156 DEDICATION 1973 LANCE the Class of 1973, humbly acknowledge the services and friendship given to not only our class, but to every student at Bath County High School, by two of our most devoted faculty members. Always ready to help, both teachers have done whatever they can to assist students in their daily lives and help prepare them for the future. WE, with sincere gratitude, the 1973 LANCE is hereby dedicated to the two people we feel have “reached out and touched” our school with their lives and their love. THEREFORE, MISS ZONA LANDES AND MR. WILLIAM DAVIS 3 BCHS TO EVERY THING THERE IS A SEASON AND THIS IS OURS! September Once again the halls of BCHS were alive with students, ready to begin another school year. This ’72-’73 year would be the first for some and the last for others, but at this point everyone’s mind was basically on the same things — finding homerooms, fixing schedules, buying books, and getting to know new students and teachers . . . SCA held an election of officers before the entire student body and Dean Clifton was chosen as SCA president. Return to School SCA Elections October Football Season Begins The sports season got off to a start with the beginning of both football and girls’ basketball . . . FTA sponsored a College Day for Juniors and Seniors . . . Terry Colaw was chosen as queen of the 1972 BCHS Homecoming. Homecoming ’72 To every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to reap; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. (Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8) This was a special time at BCHS. Oh, some may look upon it as just like any other year, with a few special achievements here and there . . . but it was more than that. It was a time of hard work and planning for teachers, a time of hard study for students, a time of hard play for the “Charger teams, but most of all, in all this work, study, and play, it was a time for growing — growing in understanding and knowledge of ourselves and our world. Yes, it’s true that each year students have grown from many of the same experiences that we had, but there is one factor that made this year different from all the rest and very special to us . . . you see, it was our year ... it was our time. November Eighteen-year olds got to vote for the first time in a presidential election . . . Mock elections were held in classes . . . Freshmen s ponsored a beauty (?) pageant . . . SCA painted “Charger” on wall in the gym and had a juke box put in the cafeteria. December Christmas Pageant Band and Chorus gave a Christmas Concert . . . Boys’ basketball season began . . . Junior class rings came . . . Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y presented their annual pageant “A King Is Born” . . . Seniors sponsored the Christmas Dance . . . Miss Landes’ homeroom won first place in Door Decoration Contest. Basketball Class Rings Arrive January This was a month full of news - Nixon was inaugurated for “four more years” as President of the U.S. . . . Lyndon Johnson, 36th president, died . . . Supreme Court legalized abortion . . . NORTH VIETNAM SIGNED PEACE AGREEMENTS WITH U. S. . . . Band uniforms arrived . . . Senior Class won first prize in the poster contest . . . Juniors sponsored a “Sadie Hawkins Dance” . . . “Chargers” racked up some great basketball victories. Virflinittu - r«ke� Oiitli H OHice Tll� UO J Lyndon (totfinoJon Aifrccmrnt - I ' -d: W ,� r Signed A month of news - good and bad Band Uniforms Came Poster Contest “Sadie Hawkins” Dance “Charger” Victories February Frankie Neff broke aU-time Bath total of 1,620 points... Susie Shinault was queen of the FHA’s “Sweetheart Ball” . . . Bath County played James River in the District Tournament Game . . . Frankie made all-district team . . . “Chargers” defeated Rich Valley “Steers” in Regional play-offs at Emory Henry. Frankie Neff Sets Scoring Record “Sweetheart Wonderland Ball” Frankie Makes District Team “Chargers” Go To Regionals March One-Act Play - Excellent Rating SCA Has Stage Curtain Dyed Junior-Senior Prom Mary Byrd reigned as queen of the Junior-Senior Prom . . . BCHS band gave a concert to display their new band uniforms . . . BCHS students presented a one-act play in the regional play festival . . . SCA had the drape on the curtain of the stage dyed orange . , . Freshmen class sponsored a “No Name” dance . . . Track season began. Band Gives Concert April The beginning of a victorious season for both golf and baseball . . . Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y members hiked twelve miles on a “W alk for Mankind” . . . Eight students were chosen to be delegates at the 26th annual Model General Assembly . . . Eiglrth grade sponsored a dance with the theme “Pieces of April” . . . SCA sponsored “McVay’s Follies” . . . Barbara Deel won “Miss Bath County Pageant”. Baseball Season Begins Barbara Deel Wins “Miss Bath County” SCA Sponsors McVay’s Follies May Golf Team Wins Regionals BCHS golf team won third place in state tournament . . . “Charger” baseball team won district and regional tournaments . . . Seniors took class trip to D.C. . . . SCA elections were held to elect next years’ officers . . . chorus and band gave spring concert . . . special awards were presented to outstanding students. Seniors go to Washington Baseball team wins Regionals June Seniors had Class Night program . . . The Reverend F.J. Wingfield, Jr. gave the sermon and the Reverend George Yoder had the invocation and benediction for Baccalaureate ... the 1973 Senior Class of BCHS graduated June 6 . . . the 1972-1973 school year ended on June 7, 1973. Baccalaureate Graduation E ECTI N SC A Officers Were Elected By Students “A strong SCA needs concerned students” Candidates for SCA offices gave campaign speeches in a special assembly before the student body and then students cast their votes for the candidates they thought could do the jobs best. The following SCA officers were chosen: President, D. Clifton Vice-President, M. Byrd Secretary, W. Bright Treasurer, T. Lindsay Dean Clifton Jeannette Strasser Presidential Candidates Winnie Bright Sue Rodgers Candidates for Secretary Teresa Lindsay Linda Watkins Eddie Walters Candidates for Treasurer FT A Sponsored College Day On October 5, the FTA sponsored a college day. Members of the junior and senior classes had the opportunity to talk with representatives from surrounding colleges and vocational schools about courses and training which were available to them. I Conferring with Jeannie are Mr. Hileman and Mr. Wheeler from Dabney Lancaster Community College. Jim Peirin tells Patty and Sandra about courses offered at St. Andrew’s College. Lee listens to the speaker from Newport News Shipbuilding and Docking. Campbell College’s representative tells Barry, Danny, and Irvin a- bout life at his college. All the way from North Carolina, Paul Sanderford talks to these students about Methodist College. Freshmen Presented “Mr. or Miss?” Pageant Displaying their sexiest poses, the freshmen beauties smile for the judges. Hot Lips Holihan does the Charleston as reigning queen, “Michele” Lindsay looks on. On November 17, the Freshmen Class presented a “Mr. or Miss? America Pageant.” Thirteen beautiful? contestants competed for the title of “Ms. America ’73.” The contestants and their escorts were quite a sight to behold as they paraded around the gym full of beauty worshipers. The talent competition was another real treat that ranged from a talk about how to clean a fish bowl to a classical ballet. Henrietta Jones was crowned queen. Ballet is the talent of Sopia Divinish Diminish. Proud winners. Hot Lips Holihan, Henrietta Jones, and Amy Joe pose for pictures. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Byrd, Cheerleader; G. Morrison, Principal; T. Colaw, Queen; M. Lindsay, Escort; J. Strasser, Senior Princess; and W. Wingfield, Escort. : r J A October 13 - As the scoreboard clicked away the final seconds of the first half of the game, BCHS was leading 16-0, and it was evident that the Chargers had already put their fans in an enthusiastic state for the coming festivities. Leading the parade were three floats representing the ’72 Homecoming theme, “Reflections.” Next came the princes- ses in cars which had been decorated by their classes. The princesses and queen candidates were escorted to the center of the field. Members of the court were Terry Colaw, Jeannette Strasser, Vickie Pursley, Kathy Buzzard, Edna Shifflett, and Janice Ryder. They were escorted by Mike Lindsay, Wade Wingfield, Danny Rodgers, Norman Robert- son, and Kenny Perry, respectively. The band played and the crowd became more tense as the time approached for the crowning of the queen. The an- nouncer named the queen and the crowd burst into applause and cheers as Terry Colaw was crowned as Queen of the third annual BCHS Homecoming. The exciting night, however, was far from over. The Chargers ended the game with a 28-0 triumph over the New Castle Rockets, and BCHS students and alumni celebrated with the traditional Homecoming Dance. The SCA float won first place in the Homecoming Parade. Homecoming ’72 Band And Chorus Gave Christmas Concert The Chorus sings about the “Little Drummer Boy.” Christmas Pageant The Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs of BCHS presented their annual pageant “A King Is Bom” for the people of the county. Debbie Michael and Mark Hileman were narrators for the play and other members of the cast were students chosen from the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs. The Chorus provided music for the program. Jerry Nelson and Kathy Haynes play the parts of Joseph and Mary in the annual pageant “A King Is Born.” After the crowiiing, Susie and Duane lead in the queen’s dance. FHA Sponsored “Sweetheart Ball” The annual sweetheart ball was held in the BCHS gym on the evening of February ninth. The ball, sponsored by the FHA Club, was decorated with large red hearts accented with white snow flakes. Music was provided by “The Mistakes” and couples danced on until midnight. Sophomore Susie Shinault reigned as queen and Gloria McGlothlin, from the senior class, was her maid of honor. The queen’s chair was surrounded by pine trees which had been sprayed with white snow to give the effect of a winter “wonderland.” Mr. Larry Barber, the librarian from Valley Elementary School, crowned the queen. The theme of the evening was “Sweetheart Wonderland Ball.” Eighth grade princess, Debbie Flecker and her escort, Dennis Kincaid pose in front of a wonderland tree. LEFT TO RIGHT - D. Kincaid, D. Flecker, S. Hinton, G. McGlothin, S. Shinault, Mr. Barber, D. Simmons, N. Robertson, D. Shanks, F. Shanks, and W. Armstrong. jSam and Vicki get in on the “wonderland” ex- icitement. Couples dance to the music of “The Mis- takes.” Mr. Barber gives Fam a bouquet and a kiss. Junior-Senior Prom Was Held At The Homestead Royalty Queen — Mary Byrd King — Mike Lindsay Princess — Terry May Prince — Greg Persinger The Junior Class of Bath County High School requests the pleasure Oj your company Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom on Saturday, the twenty-fourth of March Nineteen hundred and seventy-three at seven o’clock in the evening Commonwealth Room - The Homestead Following the crowning of the queen by Glen Morrison and Rus- sell Thomas, the chosen king, queen, prince, and princess it ' d in the royal dance. Friends take time out from dancing to sign books and chat. Tray dancer, Norman Lacy provides entertainment. Couples enjoy a gourmet meal by candlelight Following the meal, there is dancing to the vibrant “Ronnie and the RB’s.” Surprise entertainment is Miss Wexler’s rendi- tion of “Cabaret” Diaams . . . Hold lent to dieams for it dream die Life U a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. Hold fast to dream for when dream go Life i a barren field frozen With snow. • To the Class of 73 May your tomorrow be happier than your yesterday ; May tonight be the beginning of your tomorrow . From the Class of 74 SCA Presented “McVay’s Follies” Flappers, Tina, Janet, and Belinda, show their dancing talent. Kathy accompanies Bonnie as she sings “It Had To Be You, In order to pay for the dyeing of the front drape on the stage curtain, the SCA sponsored a talent show which they called “McVay’s Follies.” Carol and Debbie perform a skit from “Hee Haw.” Even McVay has a part in the show as he sings with Jeannette. o a s e n 1 0 r T r 1 p T 0 9:00 AM — Arrive in D.C. and proceed to the Capitol 10:00 AM — Tour the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, for a tour. 10:45 AM - Transfer to the Smithsonian and eat lunch 12:45 PM — Transfer to the Wax Museum. on the mall- Kenny, Gary, and Sue stop at Lincoln’s statue At the Smithsonian, Kathy looks at the wax Mary pauses at the grave of John in the Capitol Rotunda. figures of the First Ladies. Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery. While on the tour, Cathy and Kathy view this Velda and Sue get a look at the giant At the National Zoo, Jim takes a replica of the Capitol. pendulum in the Smithsonian. look at the giraffes. Mary, Billy, and Linda view “The Alamo” at the Wax Museum. On the way home, Velda and Sue get a card game started. But some, like Liz, were too tired to care. Achievement Awards Were DECA AWARDS: BRONZE MERIT AWARDS: PALMER BLACK JOHN PLOGGER STEVE CHAPLIN JIM JOHNSON FRED MILLS LENNY McELWEE GOLD MERIT AWARD: DARREL JARRETT PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE CONTEST FIRST PLACE (DISTRICT IX): MARY CAULEY MARY RECEIVES DECA AWARD FROM MR. SNAVELY. AMERICAN HISTORY AWARD: PAM SHANKS AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS: ORATORICAL AWARD-JERRY NELSON CITIZENSHIP-LUCY DURHAM SCHOLARSHIP-JOYCE WHITSON CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: EIGHTH GRADE-EVE SOLOMON FRESHMAN-TERRY HILEMAN SOPHOMORE-GIGI BURROWS JUNIOR-BARBARA DEEL DEBBIE MICHAEL MISS HERMAN PRESENTS THE AMERICAN HISTORY MEDAL TO PAM. READER’S DIGEST AWARD: JOYCE WHITSON BAND AWARDS: JUNIOR HIGH BAND FESTIVAL CERTIFICATE-EVE SOLOMON REGIONAL BAND CERTIFICATE-EDDIE WALTERS ALL-AREA BAND CERTIFICATE-JOEY GRAM VETERAN CHARLES SNARR GIVES JERRY THE ORATORI- CAL AWARD. Presented In Assembly AGRICULTURE AWARD-FRANK BERRY RURITAN AWARDS: SCHOLARSHIP-EDITH WEBB CITIZENSHIP-MIKE LINDSAY CHORUS: ALL-REGIONAL CERTIFICATES: JUANITA JONES KATHY HAYNES JOEY GRAM BETTY CROCKER AWARD-LUCY DURHAM SENIOR HONOR STUDENTS: JOYCE WHITSON LUCY DURHAM WINNIE BRIGHT BONNIE CAULEY JEANNETTE STRASSER OUTSTANDING SENIOR ATHLETES: FRANKIE NEFF PALMER RHEA SPECIAL RECOGNITION: LANCE STAFF-SECOND PLACE RATING (VHSL) DRAMA STUDENTS-EXCELLENT RATING (DISTRICT play FESTIVAL) F.H.A.-OUTSTANDING HOMEMAKER CHAPTER AWARD BAND AND CHORUS-OUTSTANDING WORK AND IMPROVEMENT GIRLS’ STATE REPRESENTATIVES: BARBARA DEEL VICKI PURSLEY BOYS’ STATE REPRESENTATIVES: SAM HELPER MARK HILEMAN p. BURTNER PRESENTS JOEY AN ALL-AREA BAND CER- IFICATE. IR. CAULEY GIVES FRANKIE A TROPHY FOR BEING TOP CORER IN BASKETBALL. WLLIE HAYNES OF POST 92 AWARDS JOYCE THE SCHOLAR- 5HIP MEDAL. CLASS NIGHT CLASS NIGHT WAS HELD JUNE 1 AT 8:00 p.m. with the theme “yesterday, a dream; today, a hope; tomorrow, a reality.” The 1973 Seniors did not follow the traditional class night program. Instead of beginning with the capping ceremony, the program began with a rousing song from the Senior Class. There were the usual class history, poem, prophecies, and wills, but these were interspersed with songs by members of the class. The program ended with the traditional capping ceremony during which each senior was “capped” by a little brother or sister, and the class sang “Reach Out and Touch,” the class song. “Yesterday” is Timmy and Jeannette’s selection. Juanita sings “Lean on Me. Linda kneels so her little sister can cap her. Warren caps Oscar. BACCALAUREATE The Baccalaureate Service was held on Sunday evening, June 3. The Reverend George Yoder gave the invocation and the benediction. The Reverend Floyd Wingfield delivered the sermon. The B.C.H.S. Chorus sang “One God” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” The Reverend George Yoder The Reverend Floyd Wingfield Patty and Rose 1973 GRADUATES FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Hicks, C. Moyer, P. Rhea, P. Jackson, R. Riley, D. Edwards, L. Watkins, J. Whitson, W. Bright, I. Miller, R. Liptrap, R. Stanley, G. Myers. SECOND ROW: F. Berry, R. Johnson, M. Leary, G. McGlothhn, S. McElwee, M. Byrd, L. Durham, S. McManamay, M. Cauley, A. Braxton, S. Chaplin, J. Rider, B. Shinault, L. Peery, R. Graves. THIRD ROW: C. W. Burns, O. Beale, C. Folks, P. Black, S. Loan, D. Gwin, D. Page, D. Hennessee, D. Winebriner, T. Colaw, J. Jones, E. Webb, L. Pettus, D. Hodge, D. Rodgers, M. Lindsay. FOURTH ROW: E. Smothers, D. Bird, D. Jarrett, C. Johnson, K. Robertson, B. Cauley, S. Bruce, S. Counts, P. May, S. Hinton, L. Smith, K. McComb, M. Plecker. FIFTH ROW: F. Mills, V. Onkst, S. Rodgers, J. Strasser, E. Deel, H. Madison, K. Haynes, T. Clifton, R. Forbes, J. Johnson, F. Neff, J. Plogger. SIXTH ROW: B. Deel, G. Shinault, J. Loan. (Not pictured: L. McElwee, K. Peery, J. Keyes) GRADUATION Commencement was held Wednesday, June 6. The Charger Band played the processional and recessional. The invocation was given by Winnie Briglit. Valedictorian Joyce Whitson spoke about freedom, and Salutatorian Lucy Durham used the class song as the theme for her speech. The address to the graduates was given by J. Marshall Coleman, member of the House of Delegates from the Fifteenth District. Principal Glenn Morrison presented diplomas to the seventy-five graduating seniors. The 1973 graduates of BCHS sang their class song, “Reach Out and Touch.” The benediction was given by Bonnie Cauley. For the last time as seniors, Palmer, Sandy, and James put on their caps and gowns. , Joyce and Lucy talk with Mr. Presentation of diplomas begins. Lloyd receives his diploma from Mr. Morrison, j Coleman. Diploma in hand, Emanuel looks very happy. Oscar and Danny are new graduates. Friends congratulate Alease and Rose. ORGANIZATIONS WORK AND ENJOY Staff Attended Yearbook Workshop For the first time in several years, members of the yearbook staff attended a yearbook conference and workshop. The conference, sponsored by the Virginia High School League, was held at the University of Virginia and included classes in all phases of yearbook production. At the awards luncheon, participants were given the results of the yearbook judging. The 1972 LANCE received a second place rating. Kathy, Della, and Lucy display award. Lucy, Kathy, and Della attend yearbook conference at U. Va. 28 Miss Landes counts the completed pages. Laura completes a master. Debbie adds cop y. STAFF FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Thomas, D. Page, K. Haynes, L. Dur- ham, D. Michael. SECOND ROW: Miss Palombo, P. Cauley, L. Mawdsley, L. Thomas, M. Lindsay, Miss Landes. Boys Were Kept Busy In K.V.G. And F.F.A. K.V.G. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Crew Leaders - M. Leary, D. Lightner, D. Jarrett, G. Tidd. SECOND ROW: Mr. Roller, L. Smith, G. Phillips, K. McComb, D. Mace, S. Chaplin, J. Johnson, R. Liptrap, S. Flecker. THIRD ROW: R. Stanley, M. Cauley, L. Ryder, 1. Miller, F. Berry, P. Martin, R. HaneU. F.F.A. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Roller, D. Jarrett, R. Stanley, J. Altizer, M. Tennant, B. Forbes, Mr. Davis. SECOND ROW: E. Flecker, R. Stinespring, R. Stinespring, R. Hodge, R. Flecker, D. Williams, E. Johnson, L. Ryder, R. Liptrap, B. Ryder, M. Flecker, J. Workman, W. Adams. THIRD ROW: K. McComb, D. Hicks, R. Jenkins, D. Lightner, C. Flecker, M. Cauley, C. Folks, S. Chaplin, L. Smith, M. Colvin. FOURTH ROW: M. Woodard, B. Spurgeon, P. Martin, H. Ryder, J. Mayberry, D. Madison, 1. Miller, M. Leary, J. Johnson, L. McElwee, R. Shifflett, K. Gutshall. FIFTH ROW: H. Flecker, T. Jackson, K. Pritt, R. Shifflett, H. White, G. Tidd, F. Bogan, G. Shanks, E. Cauley, G. Williams, C. Buzzard. SIXTH ROW: S. MUls, E. Deel, R. Crawford, J. Wolfe, S. Clark, H. Lightner, C. Armstrong, R. Baldwin, B. Martin, T. Cauley, T. Beny, W. Bradley, T. Ryder, K. Whitson. OFFICERS: DARRELL JARRETT-PRESIDENT ROGER STANLEY-VICE-PRESIDENT JEFF ALTIZER-SECRETARY MIKE TENNANT-TREASURER BARRY FORBES-REPORTER C.W. BURNS- SENTINEL MR. DAVIS- ADVISOR MR. ROLLER-ADVISOR 30 F.H.A. Received Outstanding Chapter Award Pat, Mrs. Pitz, and Pat wait for the tour of Western State Hospital to begin. OFFICERS DONNA HOBBS .... BECKY LOAN PAM SHANKS KATHY BYRD .... PATRICIA BURNS . . GAIL BLACK BRENDA CLARK . . . SHARON ROBERTSON MRS. PITZ . . . . PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT . . . SECRETARY . . . TREASURER . . . . REPORTER CHAPLAIN PIANIST . . SONG LEADER ADVISOR Highlights of the year for FHA members were the trip to the Virginia State Fair in Richmond, the Mother-Daughter Banquet in May, and the receiving of the “Outstanding Chapter” Award. FHA group complete field trip. Mrs. Hobbs, Donna, and Tammy enjoy the Mother-Daughter Banquet. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Pitz, D. Hobbs, B. Loan, P. Shanks, K. Byrd, P. Burns, G. Black, B. Clark, S. Robertson. SECOND ROW: C. Sydenstricker, K. Kennedy, C. McAllister, K. Liptrap, S. Grimm, B. Dameron, R. Wright, K. Venable, D. Plecker, P. Green, J. Webb, D. Loan, S. Hise. THIRD ROW: C. Roberts, E. Cauley, D. Wright, V. Creswell, D. Hiner, B. Berry, L. Thomas, L. George, T. Law, D. Shanks, A. Gutshall, J. McLaughlin. FOURTH ROW: D. Ryder, C. Grimm, A. Scales, P. Jones, D. Williams, D. Scales, L. Simmons, P. Plogger, J. Cardwell, T. Hobbs, M. Cauley, K. Rhea. Beta Members Attended Richmond Convention Sponsor Mrs. Cauley checks program for induction ser- Treasurer Terry Colaw lights a candle during induction, vice. Christmas gifts are wrapped by Barbara, Bonnie, and Members at the convention in Richmond meet the state presi- Winnie. dent. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Cauley, Sponsor; Joyce Whitson, President; Kathy Haynes, Vice-President; Lucy Durham, Secretary; Terry Colaw, Treasurer; Mr. Terry, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: D. Bethel, B. Loan, H. Madison, D. Hobbs, P. Shanks, B. Cauley, B. Deel, D. Hennessee. THIRD ROW: L. Webb, E. Webb, M. Byrd, W. Bright, D. Page, P. May, V. Onkst, S. Thomas. FOURTH ROW: D. Michael, J. Strasser, D. Falls, M. Hileman, J. Hicks, R. Routier. Frankie Neff Was President Of Varsity Club FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Sarver, sponsor, F. Neff, presi- dent, B. Deel, S. Hepler. SECOND ROW: M. Lindsay, L. Peery, M. Flecker, B. Neff, J. Nelson, R. Routier, R. Smith, C. Flecker, G. Shinault, M. Woodard, R. Graves. THIRD ROW: G. Tidd, J. Hicks, P. Martin, B. Spurgeon, R. Burger, R. Durham, P. Rhea, D. Rodgers, J. Lindsay, D. Watkins. FOURTH ROW: G. Phillips, N. Lip trap, R. Jenkins, H. ShifOett, E. Cauley, S. Hiner, J. Gazzola, D. Pritt, D. Bird, O. Beale. Varsity club members are boys who participate in sports at B.C.H.S. 33 Liz Deel Was Editor of Paper NEWSPAPER STAFF FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Liz Deel, Editor; Mrs. Parker, Advisor. SECOND ROW: M. Little, J. WiUiams, S. Deel. THIRD ROW: P. Plecker, S. Shin- ault, J. Routier, C. Swadley. FOURTH ROW: J. Work- man, J. Gazzola, B. Lewis. A WORK SESSION Play Received Excellent Rating The cast of “The Uncertain Samaritan” included Jerry Nelson, Eddie Walters, and Debbie Plecker. Miss Donnelly directed the play, and Laura Mawdsley was stage manager. The production received an “Excellent” rating in the Alleghany Highlands District One-Act Play Festival. Jerry and Debbie in a scene from “The Uncertain Samaritan” NEWSPAPER STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Nelson, E. Walters, D. Plecker, L. Mawdsley, Miss Donnelly. 34 F.T.A. Was Led By Steve Hinton I starring in an Easter production, Terry (alias “the Easter Bunny”), Guest speaker. Miss Bonner, chats with Nancy. I entertains Valley Elementary students. “Teaching — Then and Now” was cho- sen as the theme for this year’s Home- coming float enter- ed by the FTA. F.T.A. OFFICERS PRESIDENT STEVEN HINTON VICE-PRESIDENT NANCY FAILES SECRETARY PATSY JOHNSTON TREASURER LINDA WATKINS FIRST ROW - {left to right) S. Hinton, N. Failes, P. Johnston, L. Watkins, Miss Landes. SECOND ROW: J. Ryder, W. Fades, P. Plecker, D. Hennessee, T. Colaw, S. Loan. THIRD ROW: E. Solomon, D. Bolt, J. Rodgers, C. Bird, P. Cauley, J. Whitson, W. Bright. FOURTH ROW: M. Routier, B. Snyder, J. Altizer, T. Lindsay, L. Durham, B. Cauley. Eva and Billy sell tickets to a fund-raising dinner. Janice hands out the food and the blazer fund grows. Chorus Bought New Blazers The Chorus presents a part of “Impressions”, the Spring Concert. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Stinespring, L. Durham, B. Cauley, J. Carpenter, T. May, L. Watkins, R. Cardwell, B. Roberts, D. Williams, Mrs. Burtner. SECOND ROW: E. Persinger, D. Ryder, L. Gwin, J. Jones, D. Hiner, W. Bright, K. Haynes, D. Page. THIRD ROW: B. Deel, O. Beale, D. CUfton, S. Haynes, L. Pettus, D. Edwards, B. Durham, J. Gram. Charger Band Sounded And Looked Great The long awaited uniforms arrived in January. In Clifton Forge, the band played for the Shriners. Drummers Robert, Pat, and Michelle march onto the field. Following the concert, Mr. Burtner accepts congratulations. FRONT ROW- LEFT TO RIGHT: S. LaRue, P. Bolt, E. Solomon, D. Plecker, C. Shifflett. SECOND ROW: J. Gram, A. Persinger, D. Bolt, S. Loan, A. Gazzola, M. Cauley, E. Cauley, S. Jarrett, D. Snyder. THIRD ROW: R. Cardwell, M. Pickett, B. Snyder, M. Lindsay, K. Ryder, S. Cauley, J. Rusmisel, E. Walters, S. Worsham, T. Clifton, R. Thompson, S. Haynes, O. Beale, A. Cleek, J. Jones, P. Worsham, Mr. Burtner. Hi-Y And Tri-Hi-Y Worked The Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y successfully completed a variety of projects during 1972-73. Representatives from the clubs attended Model General Assembly in Richmond in April. Twenty-five members joined the “Walk for Mankind,” a twelve-mile walk that netted two hundred dollars for World Service. The two clubs worked together on a float for the Homecoming parade. The Tri-Hi-Y had a clean-up campaign and sponsored a spaghetti supper for its members. The girls made holiday tray favors for hospital patients. The 1973-74 officers were installed at the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet. The year’s activities for both clubs ended with a picnic at the school. HI-Y MEMBERS; FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT; Mr. Snavely, sponsor; M. Hileman, president; J. Nelson, D. Michael, D. Simmons, G. Neff. SECOND ROW; B. Shinault, D. Myers, M. Wheeler, S. Haynes, J. Rusmisel, S. Jarrett. TRI-HI-Y MEMBERS; FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT; S. Thomas, president; K. Haynes, D. Michael, vice-president; V. Burrows, secretary; T. May, treasurer; B. Deel, chaplain; J. Routier, T. Hileman, S. Rector, reporters; Mrs. Neff, sponsor. SECOND ROW; D. Page, P. Bolt, M. Graves, M. Lindsay, D. Counts, K. Fry, V. Pursley, D. Copley, J. Moyers. THIRD ROW; C. Bird, L. Thomas, D. Snyder, S. Simmons, B. Snyder, C. Swadley, M. Little, D. Blake. MODEL GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATES; FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT; S. Thomas, B. Deel, K. Haynes, D. Page, D. Michael. SECOND ROW; Mr. Snavely, Mrs. Neff, B. Shinault, M. Hileman, G. Myers. Together On Many Projects P.T. Scott 1973 Youth Governor, gives final address to dele- gates. Mark and Barbara are delegates to the YMCA Conference on National Affairs. HI-Y AND TRI-HI-Y MEMBERS JOIN THE “WALK FOR MANKIND.” FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT; Mr. Snavely, M. Rollins, J. Leach, M. Hileman, G. Myers, S. Haynes. SECOND ROW: M. Lindsay, D. Page, D. Michael, C. Swadley, D. Wolfe, J. Routier, V. Burrows. THIRD ROW: J. Moyers, B. Snyder, K. Haynes, S. Thomas, C. Bird, L, Thomas, S. Shinault, V. Pursley, J. Bethel, D. Copley, G. Farley, S. Rector, B. Deel. A tired group ends walk. 39 Clubs Combined Fun Terry, Linda, Carol, Debbie and Mrs. Neff enjoy spaghetti. t t Vicki and Diana clean the restroom. Bobbie and Steven play volleyball during the indoor picnic. And Service Projects Mrs. Neff looks on as Sue Ann installs Debbie as new presi- dent. Glen and Donnie are on the KOPE float. Mark presents a plaque to Mr. Snavely in appreciation for his work with the clubs. Larry Smith Led D.E.C.A. In Active Year At the District Leadership Conference, Larry Smith won third place in Group Sales and Mary Cauley won first place in Parliamentary Procedure. LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Smith, M. Cauley, Mr, Snavely. OFFICERS Larry Smith - President Darrell Jarrett — Vice-President Mary Cauley — Secretary Elizabeth Cauley — Treasurer The Fall Rally for District IX DEC A was held at B.C.H.S. Bath County members attended the District DECA Contest at Waynesboro High. They sponsored a breakfast for businessmen and alumni, and presented in assembly fheir play, “Diamonds are Forever.” The regular DECA meetings featured guest speakers; Ed McAllister, Johnny Gazzola, I.N. Hobbs, Virginia Toledo, Hunter Birckhead, Aaron Stinespring, Buddy McLaughlin, D.H. McLaughlin. Mr. Know-it-all (Snavely), Mr. Bigg (Tidd). Clyde (Bugs) and Bonnie (Frances). Final rained-in picnic at school. CLOCKWISE, BEGINNING CENTER FRONT: L. Smith, E. Cauley, M. Cauley, M. Buzzard, F. Grimm, D. Robertson, H. Shifflett, S. Chaplin, D. Bird, J. Johnson, Mr. Snavely, F. Mills, J. Plogger, D. Lightner, P. Black, L. McElwee, T. Liptrap, B. Fry, J. Gwin, D. Jarrett. S.C.A. Had An Effective Year This year saw the SCA become a stronger and more effective organization. At regular meetings, the group discussed problems affecting the whole school. Tangible results of SCA efforts included the addition of a juke box in the cafeteria, the orange curtain on the stage, and the charger on the gymnasium wall. “McVay’s Follies,” a variety show with a difference, was a success. Dean, Mary, Winnie, Theresa, and Mark pose in front of their bulletin board concerning voting in the November election. Lucy, Diana, Dean, Dennis, Gary, and Mr. McVay survey the completed charger. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. McVay, sponsor, D. Clifton, M. Byrd, W. Bright, T. Lindsay, M. Hileman, Mrs. Hileman, sponsor. SECOND ROW: B. Deel, N. Fades, J. Whitson, K. Haynes, B. Deel, A. Gazzola, E. Walters, D. Edwards. THIRD ROW: J. Strasser, H. Madison, B. Cauley, D. Hobbs, S. Rector, T. Hdeman, P. Shanks, S. Thomas, J. Gram. FOURTH ROW: J. Nelson, G. Myers, D. Blake, C. Swadley, D. Wolfe, D. Jarrett, D. Copley, F. Neff. FIFTH ROW: M. Lindsay, L. Peery, L. Smith, D. Myers, M. Routier, C. Shifflett, B. Snyder, J. Hicks, S. Jarrett. OH rn 2 SPORTS COMPETE 43 Cheerleaders Provided Pep Hand in hand, Barbara, Beth, and Suzie join two VSDB cheerleaders at halftime. Months of practice, endless bus rides, lungs screamed out, bulletin boards to build up spirit, pep rallies — our cheerleaders did all these and more this year to build our teams’ confidence and to give the student body the push we needed to stand solidly behind the Chargers. Led by seniors Mary Byrd, captain, and Bonnie Cauley, co-captain, the squad impressed not only Bath County rooters, but also fans of visiting teams. Giving support to their Chargers, the cheerleaders urge response from the crowd. VARSITY SQUAD - FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Blake, B. Fry, S. Shrader, T. May, B. Deel. SECOND ROW: J. Routier, M. Byrd, B. Cauley. THIRD ROW: G. Burrows. 44 Teams Inspired By Spirit 45 With a rousing cheer, Gigi says “Hello” to the VSDB fans. J.V. Cheerleaders Greatly Improved FRONT ROW - (left to right) S. Simmons, N. Failes (captain), J. Chestnut. SECOND ROW: D. Snyder, T. WoodzeU, C. Wolfe. THIRD ROW; P. Flecker, S. Larue, S. Shinault. 46 Varsity Coaches Led Winning Teams Football this year was controlled by Head Coach Tim Sarver and his assistant, Temple Kessinger. Mr. Sarver also coached the track team and Mr. Kessinger assisted with the baseball squad. Serving his last year as a Charger mentor, Coach Buddy Cauley is seen here with his leading scorer, Frankie Neff. Neff broke all scoring records with a career high of 1,782 points. Mr. Cauley was selected as the AU-Area Coach of the Year. In addition to leading the baseball team to the state tournaments. Coach Tracy Phillips helped with the football squad. Both girls’ basketball teams, the Junior Varsity basketball team, and the golfers were coached this year by Coach Wilson Terry, shown here giving his girls the game strategy. 47 Charger Gridders Sought “Promised Land” Known as “the Moses Pack being led to the Promised Land of Allegliany Higlilands Respectability” by area sportscasters, the varsity gridders of 1972 started the new season with high hopes. The morale of the team seemed to be higher than ever before and the coaching staff seemed pleased with pre-season practices. After losing the opener to a surprising Rockbridge team, the Chargers had to fight back to lift those spirits up again. Another loss and a tie came next and then, finally, the first win over Jefferson Forest. This win was the boost the Chargers needed. They felt ready to tackle the rest of their opponents with zeal. With a final record of 4-5-1, the team may seem to have not found their “Promised Land” but the players feel they came very close. They held their own on the field with many football giants they could not hold a candle to in seasons past. Two players were singled out for All-District honors. Lloyd Pettus was selected defensive back (even though he led the offense with 83 points) and Gary “Butkis” Shinault won places on both the offensive and defensive squads as a guard and linebacker. With 24 returning men the ’73 team may be the first to reach the Promised Land and bring titles to Chargerland. They will miss the seniors but the ability and interest will definitely be present. Offensive power takes over as the Chargers line up for the attack. 1973 CHARGERS - FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT; R. Thompson, J. Strasser, B. Black, D. Myers, J. Mawdsley, M. Woodard, D. Watkins, M. Beard. SECOND ROW: H. Shifflett, E. Cauley, S. Hiner, P. Martin, L. Pettus, P. Rhea, O. Beale, M. Gazzola, R. Jenkins, N. Liptrap. THIRD ROW; Manager G. Tidd, G. Phillips, J. Lindsay, S. Hepler, B. Shinault, R. Graves, B. Deel, S. Ingram, R. Routier, R. Smith, Manager, N. Robertson. 48 Chargers Have 4-5- 1 Season Record Muddy turf is a common sight this season as Bugs Phillips is tackled in the grime. Bath County proves that it is not a one-dimensional gridiron team. Only steps away from another Charger touchdown is Lloyd Pettus, the team’s most potent offensive weapon. 49 Pettus and Shinault are Elected to All-District Team New tactics are diagramed before the whistle blows to start the down. Pulled down from behind, Lloyd Pettus falls after gaining the needed yardage. I I Defensive tackle Rick Graves stops the Cardinals’ runner in the back- field . 50 Last-Minute Mistakes Cause A Losing Season Charger fieldgoals are attempted by Lloyd Pettus while Palmer Rhea holds. SCOREBOARD BCHS 0 Rockbridge 18 BCHS 0 Alleghany 26 BCHS 12 Buffalo Gap 12 BCHS 18 Jefferson Forest 0 BCHS 7 Natural Bridge 28 BCHS 28 New Castle 0 BCHS 0 James River 19 BCHS 44 Shawsville 12 BCHS 7 Parry McCluer 10 BCHS 33 VSDB 14 Another touchdown by Bugs Phillips boosts the team to a 33-14 victory over VSDB. Jr. Varsity Had Successful Season Sending new plays into the game, Coach Elston keeps the team moving. Another touchdown for the happy Chargers. WINNING JV’S - FIRST ROW (left to right) J. Ford, E. Deel. SECOND ROW; L. Shifflett, T. Cauley, C. Armstrong, W. Bradley, D. Cleek, K. Whitson, R. Peery, L. Bright, A. Smothers, D. Edwards, W. Craven. THIRD ROW: Coach Ralph Elston, A. Gazzola, A. Dameron, D. Kincaid, S. Haynes, M. Colvin, G. Williams, J. Wolfe, D. Loan, G. Persinger, N. Robertson, Manager H. Matheny. Football Boosters Encouraged Fans Press Box and Bleachers Were Contributed To Charger Cause By Booster Club Up to five-hundred Charger fans can be seated on these bleachers which were donated by the Booster Club. Booster Club members construct a press box and then use it to shoot their game film for the team. After the completion of the press box, the cheerlead- ers and friends watch the arriving fans. Chargerettes Had 12-2 Season Up for two points goes Kathy. Game strategy is given to the girls by Coach Terry, VARSITY CHARGER- ETTES - (kneeling, left to right) M. Pickett, K. Fry, K. Franklin, S. McElwee, R. Riley, J. Strasser. (Standing) L. Mawdsley, C. Swadley, T. Smith, D. Bolt, K. Bussard, D. Wolfe. Seniors Were Team Catalysts ribbling the ball down the court, Sandy helps in a victor- us battle. After bringing the ball down the court, Kathy goes in for two. One big surprise of the season was this cake given to the seniors by Coach Teny. SCHEDULE r i- BCHS vs James River BCHS vs Clifton Forge BCHS vs New Castle BCHS vs Alleghany BCHS vs Parry McCluer BCHS vs VSDB BCHS vs Covington BCHS vs James River BCHS vs Clifton Forge BCHS vs Alleghany BCHS vs New Castle BCHS vs Parry McCluer BCHS vs Covington BCHS vs VSDB (The two losses were to James River.) At the first jump, Jeanette prepares to receive the ball. Tammy shoots for two. Baby Chargerettes Had Winless Season Edna works the ball in, and the team has two points. After Mr. Terry’s halftime talk, Annette and Beverly are ready to play. Donna lets go a high pass. FIRST ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT; D. Swearengin, B. Fry, J. Rider, T. Lindsay, A. Riley, D. Counts. SECOND ROW: L. Gwin, E. Deel, C. Shifflett, J. Gwin, E. Cauley, S. Deel. Track Team Worked This year the leading trackman was Billy Deel, shown here in preparation for a speedy take-off. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Mawdsley, M. Beard, J. Lindsay, H. Shifflett, R. McCoy, E. Walters. 1973 CHARGER OLYMPIANS: FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Deel, O. Beale, G. Shi- nault, P. Rhea, L. Pettus. SECOND ROW: M. Wood- ard, J. Leach, J. Mawdsley, R. Jenkins, G. Phil- lips, E. Cauley, D. Watkins. THIRD ROW: K. Wright, R. McCoy, S. Hiner, H. Shif- flett, M. Beard, W. Craven. Coach - Tim Sarver. Varsity Cagers Had 16-9 Season Frankie Neff Breaks Bath County Scoring Record r ' L 1 All alone for two is Bobby as he drives past the Natural Bridge guard. Using one of his many moves, Mike goes in for a lay-up Getting up in the air, Frankie has an advantage over the Parry dcCluer player. As the December 1 opener with Parry McCIuer approached, the Chargers reflected on seasons past and looked with optimism toward the coming season. This would be the first time a Bath County team would have a 20-game schedule on their hands and with three starters from last year gone, the team began to depend on the new additions and found much talent there. The Chargers definitely had the potential to be winners. By tournament time with a 13-7 overall record and an 11-3 mark in the district, the Chargers won the third-seed berth in the District Tournament. In the tournament, BCHS won over New Castle and Parry McCIuer and then lost the final game to James River, taking the runner-up spot. This position enabled the Chargers to attend the Regional Tournament at Emory and Henry College where they won over Rich Valley and then lost to Ft. Chiswell. DISTRICT SCOREBOARD BCHS 38 New Castle 28 BCHS 65 Parry McCIuer 60 BCHS 57 James River 62 REGIONAL SCOREBOARD BCHS 46 Rich Valley 45 BCHS 38 Ft. Chiswell 42 REGULAR SEASON SCOREBOARD BCHS 69 Parry McCIuer 67 BCHS 101 Highland 35 BCHS 61 Covington 65 BCHS 50 Janies River 64 BCHS 71 VSDB 38 BCHS 91 New Castle 49 BCHS 75 Rockbridge 67 BCHS 73 Natxnal Bridge 53 BCHS 67 Highland 34 BCHS 48 Parry McCIuer 97 BCHS 64 Covington 58 BCHS 62 James River 69 BCHS Alleghany 56 BCHSy 1 77 Rockblidge-. 73 BCHS 67 Natural Bridge 62 BCHS 93 New Castle 64 BCHS 66 Alleghany 82 BCHS 90 VSDB 47 PAGE COUNTY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT BCHS 57 Page County 80 BCHS 49 Loudoun 75 At the VMI Fieldhouse, Mik.e puts up a shot over the Knight defender. Up goes Lee, shooting over the Steers from Rich Valley. At the Regional Tournaments, Mike goes high for a rebound. Posting the best record in the area and the all-area coach and player selections, the Chargers have indeed proved their worth to the world of basketball. Frankie Neff was appointed to both the all-district and all-regional teams and was selected to the West team for the East-West All-Star Game to be played at the Roanoke Civic Center on July 24. With a final record of 16-9, the Chargers have truly shown their strength. 1973 GAGERS - FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: F. Neff, 0. Beale, C. Flecker, E. Peery, B. Deel. SECOND ROW: J. Eindsay, M. Lindsay, R. Smith. THIRD ROW: G. Persinger, P. Rhea, S. Hepler. (not pictured: R. John- son) Chargers Advanced To Regionals At Emory and Henry College, the team goes into a pre-game huddle. In the second game, the clock starts with the first jump ball Over the arms of the Ft. Chiswell defender and into the basket goes Rocky’s shot. 61 Always the illusive player, Frankie moves by the Pioneers at the tournament in the Wasp Gym. Jumping high, Alvin scores two points. JV’s Had 4-14 Regular Season Record Junior Varsity Squad talks over the game plan. I FRONT ROW - (left to right) H. White, M. Rollins, R. Flecker, S. Flecker, B. Black. SECOND ROW - D. Edwards, J. Brinkley, A. Smothers, L. Fresh, D. Fritt Shooting over the Cardinal defender, Alvin goes up for two. Three JV’s - Jackie, Larry, and Alvin, get alone on the court and look for a basket. Eighth Graders Worked For Charger Future FIRST ROW - (left to right) E. Flecker, D. Kin- caid, T. Cauley, L. Shif- flett, W. Bradley. SECOND ROW; J. Ford, H. Matheny, G. Persinger, S. Armstrong, R. Peery, E. Deel. Baseball Team Won District And Regional Titles Players on the bench urge the Charger batters to hit homers. With a big hit, Bobby heads for first base. Playing at Millboro Elementa- ry because of mud at home, the team takes the field. 1973 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS - FIRST ROW - (left to right) D. Rodgers, M. Lindsay. SECOND ROW: S. Hepler, C. Plecker, M. Plecker, M. Robertson, R. Durham, J. Brinkley, J. Strasser. THIRD ROW: G. Shinault, B. Phillips, B. Burger, R. Smith, G. Persinger, P. Rhea. 64 “Right now I’d say we will be lucky to finish fourth or fifth in our district and in fact I’d almost settle for a break-even season.” Coach Phillips As we read that quote now, we may laugh at the irony in it, but, at the beginning of the season, the outcome of the season was no laughing matter. Very few positions had been assigned, 8 of the 1 1 starters from last year would not return, and the team was full of pessimism. After sweeping through the regular season with a 13-4 record, the Charger went on to the Western Group A Regionals as the Alleghany Highlands Champion. Many games were delayed because of rain, but once the Chargers hit the field, they could not be stopped. They won the Regional title over Ft. Chiswell, 4-3, and then met their match against Castlewood in the State semi-finals where they lost 11-3. Five Chargers won positions on the District Honor Squad. They are Greg Persinger, Danny Rodgers, Gene Philhps, Palmer Rhea, and Mike Lindsay. Coach Tracy Phillips was selected as the All-Area Coach of the Year, after only two years of coaching. Truly, pre-season quotes can be proved wrong. The Chargers of 1973 are living proof. Chargers Dominated All-District Team Team Posted 15-5 Seasonal Record At Casey Field, the umpire faces a tough decision at home plate between Mike and the Cougar catcher. 67 Teeing off, Scott prepares for his excellent follow-through. Getting his par, Larry urges the putt in with a little body movement. After missing his birdie putt, Pat and his opponent check their scores. Golfers Were Third In State FIRST ROW - (left to right) L. Smith, L. Stinnett, P. Worsham, R. Thompson, D. Pritt. SECOND ROW - S. Worsham, J. Nelson, R. Shaver, A. Gazzola, M. Gaz- zola. NOT PICTURED - L. Peery, L. McElwee, R. Peery, J. Hicks, R. Calhoun, K. Peery, N. Robertson, G. Neff. As expected, the Charger golfers successfully defended both their district and regional titles and again returned home with a third-place State Group A trophy. Leading the team to victory were Larry Smith, Lee Peery, Scott Worsham, Lenny McElwee, and Pat Worsham. Coach Wilson Terry asked for a team effort before the first match was played and he got it — not only for the first match, but throughout the season. Recognition for a job well done is certainly deserved by every member of the team. Disgust and weariness cover Lee’s face as his birdie putt fails to drop. OH rag A T I ADMINISTRATION AND CURRICULUM LEARN AND SHARE Board Worked To Improve Schools SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Col. Robert Carroll, Russell Thomas, Dr. D. S. Myers, chairman, Edsel B. Ford, Dr. Preston Givens, Mrs. Ann Lockridge, Vice-chairman. Our Bath County School System’s purpose is to meet the needs of the students to enable them to live as participating citizens in their home, com- munity, state, country, and world. The school system’s administration acts as the steering mecha- nism which is required when you have any group of people striving toward a common goal. We feel that we have made much progress, and the future looks very promising with the additional program and facilities that are part of the five-year plan. Implementation of the Standards of Quality and Objectives as mandated by the Virginia Dele- gate Assembly has begun in Bath County. Indeed, we are a little ahead in this work because of the excellent cooperation of all the people concerned. -Russell Thomas SUPERINTENDENT Russell L. Thomas B.S. University of Maryland M.Ed., University of Virginia SUPERVISOR Urban O. Cleek B.S. Bridgewater College; M.A. East Tennessee State University. 72 School Had A Year Of Many Achievements PRINCIPAL Glenn P. Morrison B.A., Marshall University M.Ed., V.P.I. S.U. “We can be proud of the student body and faculty for their hard work in accomplishing many goals set at the beginning of the 1972-1973 school year. Let us continue to work together in strengthening our school.” —Glenn Morrison Mr. Morrison goes over the day’s work with Mrs. Runyon and Mrs. Barber. 73 Staff Had A Busy Year Work as a school secretary is demanding of time, energy, and patience, but Mrs. Runyon manages. 74 Custodians And Cafeteria Staff Worked Hard Mrs. Nelson, Miss Nelson, Mrs. McManamay, and Mrs. Liptrap prepare to feed hungry students. Custodian Students leave much work for Mr. Jenkins to do. Custodian Mr. Bob Jenkins Mr. Lester Bright (Not pictured: Mr. Russell Robertson, Custodian). 75 Students In English Classes Zona W. Landes Don is George in OUR TOWN. The English department includ- ed Miss Landes, Miss Fix, Miss Donnelly, and Mrs. Parker. Their aims were : 1. to improve reading, writing, lis- tening and speaking skills, and 2. to develop interest in great works of hterature from all periods. Kathleen Fix Randy finishes a writing project. Billy does an oral interpretation. Ann and Donna have pre-class discus- sion. 76 Express Themselves In Many Ways Velda, Della, and Mary are Shake- Joey reads “The Tell-Tale Heart.” speare’s witches Nancy Donnelly So the classes 1. wrote poetry, essays, and term papers, 2. read plays, poetry and short stories, 3. listened to recordings and re- ports, and 4. shared opinions. Seniors become characters from MACBETH. Miss Donnelly and the seniors express themselves. Rita C. Parker Mrs. Neff Was Chairman Of Math Department Dorothy H. Neff Mrs. Neff, Mr. Phillips, and Mr. McVay were members of the Math Department. The math classes were organized with the purpose of 1. introducing students to the systems of mathematics, 2. developing skills in math to aid all students, 3. helping students to appreciate the importance of mathematics in today’s living, and 4. providing advanced study for those especially interested in math. Rick, Lucy, Scott, Jeff, and Della concentrate on geometry. Projects indicate individual effort in math. 78 Classes Used Variety Of Methods Della checks with Mr. McVay. Clifford A. McVay CLASSES General Math Patterns of Math Consumers Math Algebra I Algebra II Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Teaching methods included lectures, small group study, field trips, individual help, and student demonstrations. Math 8 students are attentive. Tracy L. Phillips 79 Science Students Worked On Projects Stephen and Jackie show the concentration of true scientists. Jean C. Stinnett SCIENCE CLASSES Physical Science Earth Space Science General Biology Advanced Biology Chemistry Kathy lets Donna do the dissecting. Wilson A. Terry While Carol works, Debbie checks out a neighbor’s progress. 80 Chemistry Class Toured Westvaco According to the Science Department (Mrs. Stinnett, Mr. Terry, and Mrs. Hileman), science courses should assist students in becoming more responsible citizens by 1. increasing their understanding of their environment, 2. teaching them to make use of sci- entific methods, 3. showing the contributions of man to knowledge of science, 4. emphasizing the practical benefits of studying science, and 5. showing the changes in scientific theories. Study of the atom is Steven’s project. Plans for the science classes included experiments, lectures, projects, library re- search, field trips, and guest speakers. Mrs. Hileman waits for chemistry students who toured Westvaco. Choosing flasks, Debbie prepares for lab. Bette B. Hileman 81 Exchange Student Enjoyed Visit In Bath County Susanne Palombo Debbie needs a little extra help from Miss Palombo. Learning a foreign language should be a pleasant experience and should help students appreciate and understand both the similarities and differences of people of different nationalities. Both these aims were reflected in the foreign language classes at B.C.H.S. which were the domain of Miss Palombo. The classes included Spanish I (2 sections) Spanish II French I French II Miss Palombo used many methods of teaching. These included the use of visual aids, vocabulary study, dialogues, games, recordings, and magazines. Bonjour, Jeanne. Comment vas-tu? Tres bien, merci. Ft toi? Mary talks with Miss Palombo - in French, of course. Como esta usted, Pablo? Estoy bien, gracias. Exchange Student Virginia Toledo talks with Mrs. Barber at reception. 82 Library Wa s A Popular And Helpful Place Jo Wexler Burke and Kevin wait for customers. Terry is absorbed in reading a magazine. The library at B.C.H.S. was one of the most popular parts of the school in 1972-73. Miss Wexler and her library as- sistants worked to keep it attractive and pleasant with seasonal bulletin boards and attentive service. Classes used the library and groups met in the conference room. Audio-visual materials were available for student and teacher use. For leisure read- ing, students could choose from a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. They might choose a book from among the more than five thousand in the li- brary. Laura, Bobby, and Miss Wexler take time to read and chat. 83 Business Students Participated In A.E.W. Activities Sue and Winnie are part of American Education Week display. BUSINESS CLASSES Typing I (3 sections) Typing II Shorthand I Shorthand II Velda completes poster. Correct finger positions are demonstrated here. Mrs. Cauley talks with Sue about the machines. 84 Class Took Field Trips ooa««« Della turns in a letter-perfectly typed to Mrs. Cauley. The Commercial Department was entirely Mrs. Cauley’s responsibility in 1972-73. She considers the aims of the department to 1. teach students helpful skills that will be useful, 2. provide experience in office proce- dures, and 3. create interest in careers in business. Besides regular class assignments, the bus- iness classes met representatives from busi- ness schools and colleges. They also went on field trips to Dabney S. Lancaster Communi- ty College, Dunsmore Business School, and DuPont. DuPont guide tells the class about the plant. Cathy and Donna take a letter. Della is on the front seat returning from DuPont. 85 U.S. History Classes Wrote Term Papers Responsibilities of Congress are noted by Miss Herman. Martha L. Herman SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES U. S. History and Geography (8) World Geography World History U.S. History (11) U.S. Government Sociology Steve and Mr. Cauley stop at the Social Studies exhibit. 86 Mary Lou finds Brazil. Bobby Marshall Won In Essay Contest Election time gives subject for bulletin board. J. Timothy Sarver One student keeps up with events. The Social Studies Department (Miss Herman, Mr. Cauley, Mr. Sarver) worked this year to help students profit from social studies. Their classes attempted to show the necessity for good citizens to be aware of current social and political de- velopments. They stressed that knowl- edge of the history, geography and social problems of our own nation and other nations can increase understanding and can help in solving problems. Students worked with research papers, mock elections, current event reports, map studies, and bulletin board displays. Students entered Bath County Historical Soci- ety Essay Contest. FRONT ROW - left to right: S. Simmons, third place, B. Marshall, first place, R. Thomp- son, second place. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Lucille Bonner, Dr. I. T. Hornbarger, President of The Historical Society. 87 Home Economics Classes Had Jerrilyn Pitz Marion and Bobby perfect their sewing skills. The Home Economics Department at B.C.H.S. in 1972-73 offered a Consumer and Homemaking Program to grades eight through twelve. Under the direction of Mrs. Pitz, the classes were designed to help students prepare for successful homemaking. Study and projects in such areas as foods, home furnishing, clothing, child care, and safety were of practical value to every student. A popular innovation this year was the six-week exchange of students in Home Economics 9 and Agriculture II. Gloria and Liz sand the chairs. Sue and Mary work on their refinishing projects. 88 A Variety Of Projects Pam and Donna prepare ham for the banquet. Mr. Pitz shows the boys how to make perfect pancakes. Mr. Barber demonstrates how to prepare his speciality. Senior girls enjoy a meal on the lawn. Donnie shows Dennis how easy it is. 89 D.E. Class Visited Hercules Plant E. Michael Snavely An important part of the D.E. pro- gram involved getting first-hand looks at area industries through field trips. The D.E. visit tothe Hercules plant, one of the many such field trips, is recorded on these two pages. Frances registers as Jeanie, Mary, and George wait their turn. Mr. Snavely, Don, Gary, and Palmer examine Herculon. 90 D.E. Students Managed School Store ■r D.E. (Distributive Education) is a program of instruction in distribu- tion and marketing. The D.E. pro- gram at B.C.H.S., under Mr. Snavely’s guidance, has become a strong part of the curriculum and students are proud of their achieve- ments in D.E. activities. D.E. classes offered in 1972-73 were Eundamentals of Distribution (D.E.I). Studies in Marketing (D.E. II). Advanced Studies in Marketing (D.E. III). D.E. II students worked at a dis- tributive job during the year. D.E. Ill students operated and managed the school store. Mary, Jeanie, Beverly, Frances and Doris choose their lunches. Grover, Gary, Don, John, Palmer, Steve, Tony, Mr. Snavely , and George listen attentively to explanation of process. 91 Ag. Department Offered Useful Courses William E. Davis Mr. Davis makes an important point. The Agriculture Department presented a practical program of instruction to all students enrolled. The program guided by Mr. Davis and Mr. Roller covered a wide range of activities and subject matter. Exam- ples of the areas studied were Agricultural Mechanics (tool fitting, arc welding, plan reading, hand woodworking). Plant science (cultivation, fertilizers, soils). Animal science (feeding, grading, characteristics). Forestry (wildlife, tree growth, marketing). Small engines (operation, cleaning, repairs). Farm management. Agriculture II boys learn how to cook. David, George, Gary and Danny pose with tools. 92 Home Ec. Girls Took Short Ag. Course Home Economics 9 girls listen to Mr. Roller in exchange class. Farmers can be athletes— so Mr. RoUer teUs Frank and Roger. Agriculture, Mechanics, and Forestry Classes offered in 1972-73: Agriculture Science and Mechanics I Agriculture Science and Mechanics II Natural Resources Management III Natural Resources Management IV Agricultural Machinery Service III Agricultural Machinery Service IV Agricultural Production III Agricultural Production IV Agricultural Production V A rattlesnake interrupted a forestry class for Irvin, George, Donny, and Lee. 93 Mr. and Mrs. Burtner Guided Music Program Oscar is measured for his uniform. Band members prepare to play in their first concert in new uniforms. Band members perform for the public. 94 Band And Chorus Presented Concerts Brenda W. Burtner Chorus sings in Christmas Pageant. Joey and Donna enjoy working for new blazers! Band and Chorus present their Christmas program. Mr. and Mrs. Burtner were the Music Department at B.C.H.S. Under their guidance the music program in the school has become stronger. The courses offer- ed in 1972-73 were Band (two sections). Mixed Chorus, and Advanced Mixed Chorus. Students in these classes presented concerts and programs during the year for the school and commu- nity. They attended area and regional festivals and competitions. Lee Lee leads band. 95 P.E. Classes Stressed Physical Fitness Temple Kessinger Physical Education was an important class in the schedule of eighth graders, freshmen, and sophomores. The students learned the value of physical fitness, sportsmanship, and enjoyment of exercise and games. Mr. Kessinger taught three classes of boys’ physical education. These classes emphasized team sports and exercise. Mrs. Stinnett’s three classes of girls’ physical education featured work with in- dividual and team sports, gymnastics, dancing, volleyball, and stunts and tum- bling. Intramural softball was very popu- lar. Health classes completed several units of study (mental health, first aid) and all P.E. classes did a study on “Drugs, Tobac- co, Alcohol — Their Use and Abuse.’’ Both P.E. groups had classes in Driv- er’s Education, and Mr. Kessinger and Mr. Pliillips taught the in-car course. Mrs. Stinnett gives instructions. Kathy is ready for Health class. Basketball is a favorite in boys’ P.E. Mr. McVay tries out the seat belt tester used in P.E. Students Recieved Help From Guidance Office Tammy shares a Brownie with Mr. Pitz and works out her schedule for next year. Guidance services are available for all stu- dents at B.C.H.S and many students took advantage of the help provided by Mr. Pitz, the full-time guidance counselor. During 1972-73 his office was open to students for conferences about personal problems, study habits, class scheduling, job information, and college possibilities. His work involved the testing program, preparation of schedules, planning of College Day, keeping careful stu- dent records, and providing information and service for students. Mark Thomas Pitz 97 Teachers’ Directory BURTNER, BRENDA W., B. Music Education, Madison College; Chorus. BURTNER, GLEN W., B.S., Concord College; Band. CAULEY, CHARLES W., B.S., Bridgewater College; Social Studies; Sponsor: Sophomore Class; Coach: Varsity Basketball. CAULEY, NATALIE P., B.S., Radford College; Commercial; Sponsor; BETA, Sophomore Class. DAVIS, WILLIAM E., B.S., VPI SU; General Mechanics; Sponsor; FEA, KVG. DONNELLY, NANCY M., B.A., VPI SU; English, Sponsor; Drama, Senior Class, DECA, Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. FIX, KATHLEEN L., B.S.B., Appalachian State University; English; Sponsor; Varsity Cheerleaders, Eighth Grade. HERMAN, MARTHA L., B.S., Radford College; Social Studies; Sponsor; Freshman Class, Tri-Hi-Y HILEMAN, BETTE B., B.S., Mount Holyoke College, Mass. Inst, of Technology; Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science; Sponsor; SCA, Eighth Grade. KESSINGER, TEMPLE L., A.S., Ferrum Jr. College, B.S., Tennessee Tech; Physical Education; Sponsor; Junior Class; Coach; Football, Baseball. LANDES, ZONA W., A.B., Madison College, M.Ed., University of Virginia; English; Sponsor; Annual Staff, ETA, Forensics, Senior Class. McVAY, CLIFFORD A., B.S., VPI SU; Math; Sponsor; SCA, Senior Class, Chess Club. NEFF, DOROTHY H., B.S., Madison College; Mathematics; Sponsor; Tri-Hi-Y. PALOMBO, SUSANNE E., B.A., Madison College; French, Spanish; Sponsor; Freshman Class, Annual Staff. PARKER, RITA C., A.B., VPI SU; English, Public Speaking; Sponsor: Newspaper, Drama, Junior Class. PHILLIPS, TRACY L., B.S., VPI SU, Bridgewater; Mathematics; Sponsor; Sophomore Class, Coach: Football, Baseball. PITZ, JERRILYN, B.S., Madison College; Home Economics; Sponsor: FHA, Sophomore Class. ROLLER, RONALD B., B.S., VPI SU; General Mechanics; Sponsor: FEA, KVG. SARVER, J. TIMOTHY, B.A., Emory and Henry College; History; Sponsor: Varsity Club; Coach: Football, Track. SNAVELY, E. MICHAEL, B.S., VPI SU; Distributive Education; Sponsor: Hi-Y, DECA, Freshman Class. STINNETT, JEAN C., B.S., Madison College; Biology, Physical Education, Sponsor: Freshman Class. TERRY, WILSON A., M.A., East Tennessee State University; Sciences, Sponsor: BETA, Junior Class; Coach: Girls’ Basketball. Golf. WEXLER, JO, B.S., East Tennessee State University; Library Science; Sponsor: Debate, Chess Club. 98 CLASSES BUILD Mike Lindsay Presided Oscar James Beale Frank Lee Beery Alden Daniel Bird Vestia Palmer Black Alease Braxton Winnie Sarah Bright This billboard advertises one of the many events sponsored Miss Landes, Mike, Terry and Debbie are preparing food to by the seniors. sell to the hunters. too Over Successful Senior Year Senior sponsor, Mr. McVay and student Jeanette, join in With their newly acquired knowledge from Home Ec., Velda song. and Sue repair the rip in Palmer’s pants. Susan Merchant Bruce Claude William Burns Mary Andrea Byrd Bonnie Lou Cauley Mary Louise Cauley Steven Asa Chaplin 101 Senior English Students Studied MACBETH Elizabeth Ann Deel The table is set for a banquet honoring Macbeth. Timothy DeCalve Clifton Terry Christene Colaw Sandra Faye Counts Lynn Clifton Folks William Dixon Deel Lucy Faye Durham 102 Seniors Sponsored Christmas Dance Randy Allen Forbes Richard Roger Graves Donna Sue Gwin Liz, Velda, and Sandra raid the refrigerator before class. Kathryn Gad Haynes Deborah Carol Hennessee Steven Michael Hinton Danny Lee Hicks 103 Donnie Ray Hodge Frankie Neff Broke Patty Gail Jackson At American Education Week displays, Bonnie and Stevie examine a project. Darrell Gay Jarrett III Cathy Yvonne Johnson James Mason Johnson Richard Norman Johnson Juanita Bertice Jones Basketball trophies are presented to Rose and Sandra by Coach Terry. 104 Basketball Scoring Record Busy helping the class make money, Mary piles Joseph Allen Keyes Michael Lyn Leary spaghetti on Kathy’s plate. Michael Edward Lindsay Roger Berlin Liptrap James Burton Loan Laughter and mischief prevail in the library as Sandra Louise Loan Hilda Lorraine Madison James, Danny, Barry, and Gary leaf through the dictionary. 105 Seniors Were Snowbound At Dabney Patsy Ryder May Kenneth Roy McComb Liz sells a magazine to Mr. Smith. Stranded at Dabney, these seniors wait patiently. Lenny McElwee Sandra Lee McElwee Gloria Jean McGlothlin Sue McManamay It’s there somewhere, but Alease and Miss Landes can’t find it. 106 Terry Colaw Was Elected Homecoming Queen Thinking of her last year as a Chargerette, Kathy Irvin Warren Miller Carl Allen Moyers cuts the cake. David Gary Myers James Franklin Neff Charger Cheerleaders, Mary and Bonnie, present their “Don’t mess” routine. For the first time in their lives, Lee and Danny Velda Onkst Della Ann Page make sandwiches for the hunters instead of them- selves. 107 Mary Byrd And Mike Lindsay Kathy Franklin Robertson Danny Leroy Rodgers Sue Ellen Rodgers Barry Layne Shinault Gary Wayne Shinault Larry Gray Smith 108 Reigned Over Prom Night Kathy Grey Peery Carl Lee Peery, Jr. Lloyd Wardell Pettus Cathy, Sue, and Bonnie admire Mary’s uni- form. John Henry Plogger, Jr. Palmer Rhea, Jr. Gera ld Alfred Rider Bottles and graffiti hold Gary’s attention. Ronald Martin Plecker 109 Joyce And Lucy Led Honor Students Roger Allen Stanley Jeannette Strasser Bill examines the handwork of his classmates. Linda Mae Watkins Joyce Ann Whitson Donna Kaye Winebriner Danny thinks about the day ahead. Allen Wade Wingfield Lucy, Joyce, and Delegate Coleman leave the stage after graduation. SENIORS NOT PICTURED: Dora Ann Edwards, Ered A. Mills, Emanuel Smothers, Edith Marilyn Webb. Officers Led Class In A Busy Year SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS - LEFT TO RIGHT - Terry Colaw, Reporter; Steve Hinton, Treasurer; Mary Byrd, Secretary ; Edith Webb, Vice-President; Mike Lindsay, President. CLASS SPONSORS NANCY DONNELLY ZONA LANDES CLIFF MCVAY CLASS MOTTO YESTERDAY, A DREAM, TODAY, A HOPE; TOMORROW, A REALITY. CLASS COLORS RED, WHITE AND BLUE CLASS FLOWER ROSE CLASS SONG “REACH OUT AND TOUCH” 111 Seniors Juniors Make Prom Major Project Stephen Armstrong Walter Armstrong Allan Berry Representing the Junior class as officers this year are President B. Deel, Vice-president M. Hileman, Secretary D. Michael, and Treasurer V. Pursley. Diane Bethel Frank Bogan Kerry Boothe Bobby Burger Donna Byers Ritchie Calhoun Janet Cardwell Janice Carpenter 114 Juniors Stage Sadie Hawkins Dance Debbie Cauley Elizabeth Cauley Dean Clifton Diana Copley Gary Creswell Barbara Dee! Randy Durham Eva Edwards With her idols Joplin, Kiick, and Csonka in the background, Laura settles down with a good book. Don Falls Gail Farley Beth Fry 115 Christmas Sale Adds To Junior Treasury Joey Gram Sue Grimm Linda Gwin Sam Hepler Hoping to attract cars from the road to the Junior Rummage Sale, John and Linda prepare a poster. Jeff Hicks Mark Hileman Donna Hobbs Sam Ingram Ray Jenkins David Lightner John Lindsay Kathy Liptrap Becky Loan Daphney Loan Danny Madison Laura Mawdsley Colors, Flower And Motto Are Selected Burke May Terry May John Mayberry Kevin McCune Jeanie McLaughlin Debbie Michael Janice Moyers Bobby Neff At halftime, Michele refreshes with a cherry Tootsie Pop. 117 Class Rings Arrive In December Greg Persinger Michele Pickett Craig Plecker Sharon Plecker Patricia Plogger Vicki Pursley Loretta Rhea Bobby Rentier Pam Shanks Bobby Shaver Suzie Shrader Norway attacks Sweden, support of North Sea . . . and the “War Game” proceeds. During a time out, Bobby confers with Coach Sarver about the next play. 118 Dean Was President Of S.C.A. Linda Simmons Gaiy Smith Rocky Smith Bobby Spurgeon Becky Stinespring Sue Ann Thomas George Tidd David Watkins Luc y Webb Marion Woodard Scott Worsham Deborah Wright JUNIORS HAD A RUMMAGE SALE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PROM. Jeanie prepares merchandise for sale. John is Robert’s first customer. 119 Sophomores Contributed To Jeff Altizer Joyce Altizer Don Baldwin On college day, Brenda and Kathy serve Miss Donnelly. Betty Berry Carol Bird Jack Black Debbie Blake Debra Bolt Jackie Brinkley Robert Burns Gigi Burrows 120 The Memories Of ’73 Kathy Bussard At a dance, Bobby, Carol, and Julie have a good time. Phyllis Cauley Brenda Clark Gloria Criser Diana Deel Shirley Deel Nancy Failes Candy Forbes Les lie Franklin 121 Beverly Fry Johnny Gazzola Lois George Frances Grimm Glenna Gwin Jeannie Gwin Richard Henry Donna Miner Stephen Miner Mike Hodge Susan Shinault Was Chosen Frances, Janet, and Donna help with banquet. Sophomores enjoy a free moment. Pam and Carol do handstands on the uneven bars. 122 Queen Of The Sweetheart Ball With the help of Penny and Debbie, Carol and Nancy do headstands. This is a prize Christinas creation of the sophomore class. Sophomores see the outside world. Pam Jenkins Kathy Kennedy Eugenia Kincaid Terry Law Teresa Lindsay Tony Liptrap Mary Little Phillip Martin Connie McAllister Debbie McDaniel 123 Brenda, Kathy And Linda Received Home Ec. Awards Stephen Mills Edna Persinger Working together, Phyllis and Linda contribute to the yearbook. Penny Plecker Ricky Plecker Stevie Plecker Alice Plogger Dana Pritt Kathy Rexrode Annette Riley Doris Robertson 124 Gigi Received Citizenship Award Johnnie Rodgers Julie Routier Jeff Rusmisel Bruce Ryder Darlene Ryder Leroy Ryder Garry Shanks Henry Shifflett Debbie and Gigi work on the bulletin board for the Homecoming. Ralph Shifflett Bobby Shinault 125 Debbie Blake Led Sophomores In A Good Year Susan Shinault Wes Shrader Duane Simmons Sophomore class officers were President, Debbie Blake; Vice-President, Johnnie Rodgers; Secretary, Joyce Altizer; and Treasurer, Dana Pritt. Tammy Smith Carol Swadley Debbie Swearengin Cindy Sydenstricker Linda Thomas Janet Williams Debbie Wolfe Bernard Woodard 126 Bugs Phillips Reigns As Beauty Queen Mitchell Beard Jeanie Bethel Bill Black Gail Black Pat Bolt Shana Boothe Patricia Burns Rhonda Cardwell Earl Cauley Judy Chestnut Dale Cleek Jeffrey Cleek Donna Counts Warren Craven Venessa Creswell Andy Dameron Bobbie Deeds Creigh Deeds Denise Fitzgerald Barry Forbes Starring in the one-act play, “The Uncertain Samaritain”, Eddie winces with pain. 127 Freshman sponsored the “Ms. America Pageant.” Terry Hileman Leads Freshman Class Dennis Forbes Mark Forbes Kathy Fry Larry Fresh Joyce Gwin Stephen Haynes Terry Hileman Jason Hiner The Freshmen were led this year by Dennis Myers, Vice-Presi- dent; Terry Hileman, President; Sharon Rector, Secretary; Norman Robertson, Treasurer; and Eddie Walters, Reporter. Joyce Hiner Sylvia Hise Terry Jackson Patsy Johnston Shirley Keyes Jackie Kincaid Gene King Shawn LaRue Jerry Leach Cindy Lester Belinda Lewis Mary Lou Lindsay 128 Grover Liptrap Nelson Liptrap Edna Shifflett Is Freshman Representative Ronnie Liptrap David Loan Stephanie Loan Donnie Mace Bobby Marshall James Mawdsley Edna awaits patiently her turn to take a position in the Home- coming Court. r iK 4 . V M ' S - 1 Pi V ' A A Mlm mm wm3- Roy McClure Audrey McGlothin Donald Michael Connie Mines Dennis Myers Greg Neff Debbie Newcomb Mary Jane Page Gray Peery Kenny Peery Gene Phillips Larry Pritt 129 Freshmen Sponsor “No-Name” Dance Kenny Pritt Donna Powell Guy Randozzo Sharon Rector Betty Roberts Charlie Robertson Danny Robertson Donnie Robertson Mike Robertson Norman Robertson Sharon Robertson James Robinson Darlene Ryder Doris Ryder Howard Ryder Darlene Seales Donna Shanks Edna Shifflet Susan Simmons Debbie Snyder Freshman sponsors. Miss Palombo and Miss Herman, are always a great help at class projects. 130 Eddie, Shawn, Steve, and Robbie are in All- Area Band Nancy Stanley Lenny Stinnett Jeffrey Strasser Michael Tennant Robin Thompson Sherry Vess Eddie Walters Derrick Watkins Gloria Watkins Joy Webb Mark Wheeler Herman White Crystal Wolfe Teresa Woodzell Pat Worsham Kirk Wright Clint Wygal Ginger Wygal With the generating music of “The Mistakes” in the background, Warren and Annie study the dance floor. 131 Beanie Was Elected President Walter Adams Charles Armstrong Ricky Armstrong Steve Armstrong Mary Baldwin Richard Baldwin Carl Behrens Tommy Berry William Bradley Lester Bright Crystal Brinkley Patty Bryan Craig Buzzard Don Byers Robert Cardwell Janet Carpenter Steven Cauley Tommy Cauley Stephen Clark AUen Cleek Tina Clifton Rodney Crawford CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT-BEANIE SNYDER VICE-PRESIDENT-JANICE RIDER SECRETARY-CHERYL SHIFFLETT TREASURER-MICHELLE ROUTIER FRONT TO BACK - B. Snyder, J. Rid- er, C. Shifflett, M. Routier. Janice Rider Was In The Homecoming Court Marshall Colvin Bessie Dameron Ernest Deel Billy Durham Dennis Edwards Walter Fades Darlene Forbes Jeffrey Ford Cathy Grimm Cecil Grimm Judy Grimm Angela Gutshall Kenneth Gutshall John Gwin Timmy Hicks Tammy Hobbs Ronnie Hodge Shirley Howard Ricky Hytower Dale Jack Doing their best to support the Charger team, the eighth graders scream at a pep rally. Beanie, Michelle, and Janice enjoy a delicious supper of spaghetti cooked by the seniors. Christmas Bazaar Meant Work And Money Steven Jarrett Everett Johnson Joyce Jones Patricia Jones Wanda Jones Dennis Kincaid Herbert Lightner Regina Lindsay Shirley Liptrap Dreama Loan Patty Madison Norman Marsh William Martin Harold Matheny Bobby May Dee McAllister Doug McAllister Lynn McCoy Ricky McElwee Rose McElwee Patricia McGlothlin Rhonda McGlothlin Ricky Peery Gary Persinger Debbie Plecker Eddie Plecker Eve Received Citizenship Award There is a pause in science class. Harvey Flecker Roy Pritt Joe Randozzo Mary Randozzo Kathy Rhea Michael Rhea Janice Rider Cheryl Riley Daisy Riley Paula RUey Connie Roberts Wesley Roberts Michelle Routier Karen Ryder Tommy Ryder Adrienne Scales Cheryl Shifflett Lee Shifflett Randy Shifflett Ronnie Shifflett Alvin Smothers Beanie Snyder Eve Solomon Bertha Stinespring Rocky Stinespring Rodney Stinespring 135 Eighth Grade Sponsored “Pieces of April” Glen Stinnett Diane Swearengin Kathy Venable Darrell Vess David Watkins Kenneth Whitson Debbie Williams Douglas Williams Gary Williams James Wolfe James Workman Renee Wright Allen Gazzola Mary Graves Patricia Green OH m 2 ADVERTISEMENTS BUILD FRIENDSHIPS STAUNTON PAINT WALLPAPER CO. 1 20 S. Lewis St. Staunton Virginia Telephone; 885-1295 Jewelers Diamondt Watchas - Jewalry 6 East Beverley St. Staunton Virginia Carl E. Durham Phone: 885-0653 ZIMMERMAN CO., INC. COVINGTON TIRE CO. “The Man’s Store” “Miss Alleghany Shoppe” Covington Virginia Better Wear for Those Who Care Clifton Forge Virginia Ray Bennington, Manager THE STAUNTON LEADER and THE SUNDAY NEWS LEADER pna ' JIHB v ’ ■diB FIT 1 ' i If for full coverage of area news, JJolAinqeJi 77 ' LUMBER COJNC. Associated Press reports of state, national and world news, informed editorial Staunton, Viacinia discussions of the significance of the news. clean comics and advertising which makes shopping easier and cheaper. “Our Team Is Dedicated To School, Church, and Public Seating Serving Your Team” Furniture PRES BROWN ' S, INC. FLOWERS SCHOOL 1 15 W. Nelson Street EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Lexington, Virginia Phone: 463-3521 P. 0. Box 26146 Phone: 463-5587 327 W. Main St. Distributors of Richmond Athletic Equipment and Virginia Sporting Goods 23260 138 COUNTY SEAT EXXON RINER ' S SERVICE STATION Owner: Billy W. Hodge Warm Springs, Virginia George R. Riner, Owner Warm Springs, Virginia H H CASH STORE General Merchandise Elmer H. Hurt Phone; 839-2651 Opposite Bath County High School PHILLIPS REFRIGERATION SERVICE Covington, Virginia ranges refrigerators freezers dishwashers dryers washers disposals air conditioning Dial 962-3215 West Park Munford Street Edgemont 139 COMMUNITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION P. O. Box 1238 Staunton Virginia 24401 COVINGTON MOTOR COMPANY Ford Covington Virginia 24426 All New With Color TV Telephones TOWN HOUSE MOTEL Air Conditioned Telephone 962-1161 Mr. Tom Massie, Manager West Main Street Covington, Virginia GENERAL SALES wX CORPORATION GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 312 E. Ridgeway St. Clifton Forge Covington Virginia 24426 Virginia 24422 140 141 C. B. NETTLETON, INCORPORATED Building Material for all needs Covington, Virginia and Superior Ready Mixed Corporation Hot Springs, Virginia and Covington, Virginia 142 WHITING OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED Through Nine Branches For Forty-Six Years Cities Service Petroleum Products Wholesale Plant Low Moor, Virginia Dial 863-4091 HERFF JONES THE OFFICIAL MANUFACTURER OE THE CEASS RINGS AND GRADUATION STATIONERY EOR BATH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Local Representative Reed Schweickert P. O. Box 3206 Richmond, Virginia 23235 HEREE JONES PRODUCTS: CLASS RINGS, GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS, PERSONAL CARDS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES, CAPS AND GOWNS, MEDAE AND TROPHY AWARDS CLUB PINS, YEARBOOKS, DIPEOMAS AND CERTIFICATES, FUND RAISING IDEAS 143 CLARKSON AND WALLACE Insurance insumnce Real Estate Warm Springs, Virginia 144 145 BACOVA GUILD After almost 500 years, the American forest is still three-fourths as large as it was when Columbus landed. It’s hard to believe, but it’s a fact. After supplying so much of the material and the land to build America’s houses and cities and highways, after meeting our constantly growing demands for paper products, our forest is still 761 million acres big. How’ have w e been able to do so much and still have so much? In the first place, trees are a renew ' able resource. They grow back, again and again. In fact, about the only way to remove a forest permanently is to remove the land itself. By paving it, for ex- ample, or covering it with a lake. We’ve also been able to add to America’s present forest- land by reclaiming land previously lost to other uses, including millions of acres of marginal fann- land. And to supplement natural planting, w e’re planting trees ourselves: more than a million and a half acres of forest a year— and more than one tree for every tree we use. We’ve developed new methods to grow more timber faster on the same land base, too. For example, the forest products industry owns less than 9% of all the American forest. Yet this land provides the raw material for one-third of our wood and paper products. A renew’able resource, re- sponsibly managed. New forests. And better ways of growing more timber faster. Almost 500 years and a new’ nation later, they’re all helping to keep America green. And growing. Westvaco 146 estemguto Associate Store Hot Springs, Virginia D. H. McLaughlin Sand Cement Roofing Picture Framing Building Supplies Electrical Appliances Hot Springs, Virginia exxon Heating Oils Watch Dog Service With Budget Plan HOME OIL COMPANY, INC. Hot Springs, Virginia 147 MOUNTAIN VIEW SERVICE COMMUNITY GARAGE STATION W. L. “Skeeter” Pickett Official State Inspection 24 hour wrecker service Phone: 996-5621 Millboro, Virginia Millboro, Virginia ROSELOE MOTEL PEERY ' S SERVICE STATION Tires TEj C Tubes 1 1 Between Hot Springs and Warm Springs, Virginia 01 V J } Batteries Phone: 839-2342 Mitchelltown, Virginia CASCADE MARKET Open 7:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Sunday - Friday Saturday until 6:00 P.M. Phone: 839-2141 NEFF ' S STEAK HOUSE Compliments of VILLAGE CRAFT SHOP, LTD. Crafts Hot Springs Antiques Jewelry Hot Springs, Virginia 148 MICK or MACK Hot Springs, Virginia FLECKER BROTHERS. INCORPORATED Excavating — Grading — Land Clearing P. O. Box 106 Millboro, Virginia 24460 Phones: Office: 996-5611 Home: 996-5616 149 150 BARC ELECTRIC CO-OPERATIVE Your Friendly Power Supplier “Owned by those we serve” Millboro, Virginia Phone: 839-2627 997-2771 463-5125 Water Well Drilling Pumps Sales Service Complete Water Systems Septic Tanks Pumped LINDSAY ' S WATER SERVICES Box 377 Hot Springs, Virginia Carl Lindsay Phone: 839-2461 PAMPILLONIA THE HOMESTEAD OFTHE MEN ' S SHOP HOMESTEAD The Homestead The Homestead Hot Springs Virginia Hot Springs Virginia 151 THE HOMESTEAD Hot Springs, Virginia 152 Best Wishes to the HOMESTEAD BOOTERY Class of ’73 HOMESTEAD LINEN AND The Homestead CHILDREN ' S SHOP Hot Springs The Homestead Virginia Hot Springs Virginia Compliments of BATH COUNTY COMMISSIONER TREASURER CLERK SUBSCRIBE TO THE LANCE Many thanks to our patrons; DR. DONALDS. MYERS . JAMES P. HARNSBERGER DR. PRESTON M. GIVENS DR. T. HORNBARGER 153 BCHS Of ’73 SCHOOLS A TIME TO REMEMBER OUR MEMORIES Velda Onkst THREE YEARS AGO WE CAME TOGETHER AS STRANGERS. WE SOON WERE UNITED BY A LASTING BOND OF FRIENDSHIP. WE LEARNED TOGETHER, LOST TOGETHER, AND WON TOGETHER. NOW, AS WE WALK TOGETHER FOR THE LAST TIME, WE REMEMBER YESTERDAY. OUR YESTERDAYS WERE FILLED WITH LAUGHTER, LOVE, AND PROBLEMS. YESTERDAY WE WERE A CLASS STRUGGLING TO STAY TOGETHER; TONIGHT WE ARE PROUD TO BE SENIORS OF BATH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. TOMORROW WE MAY PART, BUT WE WILL STILL BE TOGETHER IN OUR HEARTS. OUR MEMORIES WILL BE HAPPY AND UNFORGETTABLE ONES - MEMORIES WE WILL CHERISH ALWAYS AS THE CLASS OF ’73. 156 jL Cy 0 o LcX ' j Tf f. v« r . L - K 4- X b b i£ji; ' t Aj ek ke O YlL Jl ■kkjL 06 O aJ (Xfy ' -h y dCcM, -CjHA • ) OM K.M 4 It ' - e ooj ' l ftA JL LJ (Ht) ' jyAO - A cvkW . 0SI (s( iAlJ ijS- dkl f-IjihmaJ - i kt -Jk C O w. S’ € , {T)cuj alD hi cLo jooJL ' 4Ju nco CZ f Ui uJxiJ KCntc OM, -fyUi kl oajup . A f qIoVJL K. J - L c o ' A a P a. 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