Big Island High School - Islander Yearbook (Big Island, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1963 volume:

W? -He- BEDFORD COUNTY l uSfisfiQcf By ' Jfie Senior C qss , of 1963 Tdig 9s(aixf 2figf 5cfioof J3ig 9s ancfj UirginiQ Joreworcf We, Dana Marie Humphreys and Sandra Snead co-editors of the 1963 Islander, hope that this edition of The Islander preserves some of the memories of this year. Because there exists such a close relationship between our school and community, we have endeavored in these pages to present a true picture of student activities at Big Island High in connection with the community life of Big Island. Gde Senior Glass °f 1963 JJisdes to Cxpress Gratitude to G do mas JZ Gtooder Sy dedicating their edition of the 7 slander to her. Through the years Jlirs. Hooher has maintained a deep and a Si diny interest in the iiig Tsdand Thigh School as she has shared her Jamily , talents , time , and energy for its Setterment Tor the hast ten years Tltrs. Too her has Seen a uafuaShe memSer of the Tedford County School Toard. Tn spite of a Susy life she finds time to Se a Community Giii T izen M. D. Newton The senior class of Big Island High School acknowledges its affection and re- spect to one who has played a long role in the field of education throughout Virginia; one who has shown a deep desire for our learning more than duty demands and whose dedication to his task has been an inspiration to the entire school. We will long associate equations theormes, and chemistry formulas with the kind, friendly, immuculate, thought- ful, and courteous, Mr. Merriet D. Newton. Thank you for coming our way and may your days of relinquished responsibility be many and rewarding for having shared your life with hosts of high school students in Virginia. M ( )a I? (v)jtJi Q s . . . Each morning Big Island High School students are greeted by a building that has been made dear to the entire community by memories. To each pupil and teacher it is a symbol of pleasure, ad- venture, and knowledge. The challenge of each day with its joys and tribulations is met with an- ticipation; as students maybe seen getting last mi- nute assignments done or exchanging pleasantries. ' f cross our Gamp us . . In nine months many activities take place on our campus, down by the historical James River and over- looking a broad sweep of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Balcony Falls. Here events stand out in our journey across the stage of our high school years. No matter what the season the natural beauty is ever enticing as the 8: 50 bell officially opens each new day and the time comes for serious concentration on studies. Come with us up the steps inside this hall of memories to our classrooms. The end of another day for Elsie Whorley, Marion Fitzgerald, and Betty Trevey. Home to eat, watch T.V. and study. Remember when a mountain thaw sent creeks out of bounds, school was dismissed early and the mighty James River looked like this. S7nfo the ( ) ass room . . Settling the economic problems of the world in Mr. Adkins ' Economics class. Within the classrooms of our school is taught more than ' reading, ' riting and ' rithmetic. Those interested in thewhyandhow of life are introduced to the mysteries of the sciences; hear the click, click of typewriters, the hum of sewing machines, or the Latin and French classes con- jugating a verb. All of these are aimed at preparing us for a big-wide-wonderful world. Nancy Blakenship, Sandra Snead, Dana Humphries, San- dra Spence, Helen Peters and Betty Trevey display a project for Mrs. Freeman ' s General Science class. urmcj our Life at Big Island High School is not all rules, book reports, term papers, pop quiz and ball practice. Some of the classroom work is turned into fun, a party now and then, recalling past experiences and planning for ac- tivities when school is over makes every day full of anticipation. Remember trying our acting ability as Shake- spearean players? Mrs. Neal at her surprise birthday party. A bit of fun at the lake will make for good conversa- tion at school next winter. Here a group of Senior girls enjoy a boat ride at Ware ' s Lake. 8 and TJaried dlclivities . . The bi-monthly assemblies bring us together with speakers of varied and different backgrounds who share their knowledge and wisdom with the students. At other times students are featured in the assembly. It may be the pastor next door, a world traveler, an exchange student or a Big Island native back home from Brazil. All of it lends interest and diversity to the assemblies. President Bob Trevey dis- cussing S.C.A. plans with some of his officers. S.C.A. Vice-president looks over an outline of a program to be presented to the student body. 9 a game. The hours spent on the practice floor means victory at the games. With the cheerleaders shouting out the cheers and the spectators echoing them, the contest becomes keener and keener. The basketball rolls around the rim of the basket undecided; the volleyball hovers at the top of the net; the baseball stuck in mid air. Will there be shouts of joy or cries of dis- may ? All of these moments lend to the excitement of an athletic event here at Big Island High School. Always ready to cheer the team on is the one goal of our cheerleaders. 10 1 1 Delbert Adkins W. Va. Tech History Phy. Ed. Mrs. W. W. Neal Wake Forest College English Latin Mrs. Thomas Mishoe Wake Forest College Commercial Beth Owen Madison College Home Economics Mrs. Margaret Parks St. Joseph College French Science M. D. Newton Hampton Sidney College Princeto n University M. A. Math Chemistry CZs we guide the students into realms of knowledge; we are rewarded £ g tleir Untiring in their efforts to promote the welfare of our stu- dents body here at Big Island High School, the faculty serves as source from which we gain knowledge as they inspire us to seek for ourselves. They are a study in patience, friend- liness, diligence, perseverance, and understanding. How often they must feel that their efforts are wasted, yet the fruits of their labors will be enjoyed by generations that will follow. Each year they seem to grow in dedication and de- votion to enriching and broadening the character ' of to- morrow’s leaders. Mrs. Parks explains French to Sandra Spence, Randall and Wayne Wilson. Mrs. John Arrington Radford College First Grade Mrs. H. L. Downey Madison College Fourth Grade Mrs. David Mitchell Longwood College Second Grade Mrs. John Mitchell Longwood College Second Third Grades eagerness to fe earn Mrs. John Oliver Averett College Fifth Grade Mrs. Jerry Piersalle Concord College Sixth Grade Gwendolyn Page Uni. of Virginia Seventh Grade Robert Rose Lynchburg College Seventh Grade Ralph Shotwell Lynchburg College Fifth Sixth Grades Mrs. Vera Sowell Mrs. Mary Tomlinson Longwood College Madison College First Grade Third Grade Mr. Homer W. Wooldridge Jr. Lynchburg College and University of Va. Principal There is always a bustling of school activities in the principal ' s office; but in spite of this Mr. Wooldridge and Mrs. Mason, school secretary, can be counted on to find time to give any advice or help a student needs. Not many people are envious of Mr. Wooldridge’s job; but he does not seem to look on it in that way, for he finds satisfaction and enjoyment in the many min- utes he spends in helping us set goals of high ideals and unselfishness for a life of service. Mrs. L. R Freeman South Western Seminary Librarian Mrs. Dan Mason Phillips Business College Secretary 14 Wayne Freeman, Ronnie Burks, Bob Trevey and Tony Ware check visual equiptment before showing films. Here at Big Island High School we have many students who have given unselfishly of their time and talents to make the work of the administration and faculty easier. These students serve during their study periods. They type, memeograph, distribute notices, help in the library, show films, and assist with bus duty. We are proud of students who learn to do by doing. Teacher ' s helpers: Marion Hudson, Becky Dawson and Brenda Coleman. 7)orJ?ers kefu ' ncf the scenes One of the happy and relaxing periods each day is the lunch hour. Every day our lunchroom staff plans and prepares excellent and well-balanced meals for the students of Big Island High School. We have a most effi- cient and courteous group who create the pleasant atmos- phere in our lunchroom. Senior Lunchroom Workers Marion Fitzgerald, Elsie Whorley, Nancy Wilson, and Dana Humphreys. “Mwtl Lunchroom Supervisors Mrs. Elizabeth Burch and Mrs. Vivian Reynolds John Lightfoot, Janitor Viola Mitchell, Maid Each morning when we come to school we know it will be in apple-pie order. Much credit for this should go to the custodians of Big Island High School. Every afternoon these people go to work to bring order out of dis- order created by the daily activities. It is surprising how many errands done through their untiring efforts add to the efficiency of our school. We are truly indebted to our custodians for a fine job well done. Our trusted Jrtends Everyday four buses make eight trips to transport most of the students to Big Island High School. For 180 days these boys rise early in order to get all of the pupils to school on time. Every afternoon they take us home. A great deal of patience is shown as they endure the noise and commotion that all of us make. Without these drivers many of us would be unable to attend school and obtain the education we will cherish. Bus drivers from left to right are BobTrevey, Larry Ives, Tony Ware, and Randall Wilson. — Sew is JlCorris V. Pres. Danny Burks, Treas. Betty Trevey, Sec. Becky Dawson, Pres. Bob Trevey Members of the Senior Class of 1963 are nearing the completion of a most important goal, that of possessing a high school education. The class approaches graduation with mixed emotions; anticipation for the future, regret in leaving the friends they have made, and the many happy days at B. I. H. S. s C a ass scuee mearts Cynthia Louise Daughter of Mr. Mrs. G. D. Humphreys Classes of ' 38 ' 40 Dennis Carlton Son of Mr. Mrs. Carlton Toms Mrs. Toms Class of ' 59 18 19 W. D. Branch REBECCA DAYLE DAWSON 20 2 ) JOHN ROBERT MANLEY roger mcdowell HELEN VIRGINIA PETERS 22 23 RAY STUART TOLLEY ELSIE LEE WHORLEY 24 25 NELSON WAYNE WILSON OFFICERS Judy Seay, President; Brenda Goff, Vice-President; Sharon Ross, Sec- retary; Marie Arrington, Tr easurer; Gail Tomlinson, Reporter. Marie Arrington We now reflect on the past We, the Junior class of Big Island High School, have yet the final step of reaching our goal; nevertheless, we feel honored to be upperclassmen . We eagerly await our Senior year, but remember the rewarding experiences we have had. We hope the future will provide us with equally memo- rable events as we reflect on our Junior activities receiving our rings, the Junior party, the Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom. Emma Jean Branch Brenda Colamen Tommy Farley Gale Tomlinson Tony Ware Jon Williams Betty Wright OFFICERS President, Glenn Tanner, Vice-President, Linda Snead, Sec.-Treas., Beryl Tanner, Reporter, Claudine Burks. U£e realization o 9 many o J of our hopes Two years of high school have been com- pleted by the Sophomores of Big Island, the class of 65. A lot of class spirit, honesty and ability to do good work has been shown by these students. If this class continues to demonstrate and work for the interest of the school they will make their presence felt as the first graduating class of the new con- solidated high school. Carolyn Arthur Bonnie Bryant Cheryl Burks Claudine Burks Elwood Burks Howell Burks Henry Brown Asa Coleman Louise Garrett Ora Jane Gibson Dora Goff Patricia Goff Shirley Goff Wayne Hensley Betsy Hughes Gale Humphreys Clayton Markham Marie Peters Loraine Rice Connie Routon June Seay Larry Sipes Jewel Smith Linda Snead Woody Spence Beryl Tanner Glenn Tanner Eva Wilson Larry Wilcher Fred Wilson Linda Yoder OFFICERS Peggy Feagans, President; Clayton Wise, Vice-President; Billy Hens- ley, Reporter; Rayetta Ross, Sec. Treas. As this class entered high school a year ago, the freshmen are no longer strangers. The founda- tions have been laid and their course now lies before them. Through studies and activities, they have learned their mistakes made in the eighth grade and now they can take an active part in the life of Big Island High School as they work toward their goal -- graduation. Danny Boothe Nancy Burks Phyllis Byers Owen Burks Morris Cofer Steve Burks Don Cox Martha Burks Margie Fainter Velma Branch Peggy Feagans Frank Byers Charlie Goff Richard Long Roger Martin Richard McDowell Wayne Neff Gary Oliver Richard Parker years aJieacf has Seen faic Jor as. Steve Reaves Mike Rohr Rayetta Ross Linda Tolley Charles Whorley Albert Willoughby Donna Sipes Sandra Wilson Gloria Taylor Clayton Wise Arthur Tolley Wayne Wright President, Carlton Manley; Vice-President, Tera Yoder; Secretary, Mary Tomlinson; Treasurer, Brenda Wilson; Quinton Tomlinson and Shelby Branch S.C.A. representatives. d This year the eighth grade is making its first impress- ions of Big Island High and the school is making a big impression on us. The class of ' 67 is starting on a 1 great adventure that will terminate with graduation. Each day we realize that this year is one of the most important in our school life. Z°Je plan to fofJow Leon Branch Amber Burch Gary Brown Louise Burks Shelby Branch Connie Brown Gilbert Byers Joe Caudill Vickie Coleman Brenda Davis Kyle Davis Ronnie Fainter Patricia Garrett Steve Goff Frances Goff I Robert Lee Goff Wanda Goff Parkie Long Brownie Reynolds Joan Rickman Frankie Rohr Patsy Tolly Rickey McNeeley Carlton Manley Doris Markham Frances Markham B. B. Massie Mike Nichols the best with our 6 est George Ware Melvin Wilson Riley Wilson Reed Whorley Tera Yoder Winford Goff 33 Mrs. C. L. Lescalleet Lynchburg College English Phy. Ed. Mrs. Lescalleet replaced Mrs. Neal in December 1962. Ronnie Coleman Odell Fitzgerald, Jr. 8th grade 9th grade (These were not present when pictures were made.) l oip ourri Nancy Blakenship as Miss Bedford County Fair and a representative in Jr. Miss Virginia Contest Betty Trevey as the Home-coming Queen 34 dlciiuilies S ' reat floods have flown from simple sources 77 -Jiffs weff tfat ends well 35 Telletorium Staff U£e Tube of03.9.Jf.S. U£e Uefletorium The student voice of Big Island High School is the Telletorium. It brings on the spot news to the attention of all the students. The staff is composed of students interested in writing and from the typing class. As the school year comes to a close the Telletorium staff hopes you have come to know your school better through the news which has been presented to you in your newspaper - the voice of the students 36 Bob Trevey Business Manager 03 eta Gfub The Beta Club of Big Island High School is an honor society composed of those students who have shown excellence in leadership, hon- esty cooperation and scholarship. Those who have made an 89.5 average are encouragedto maintain high standards and to set an example for all students to follow. Pa cking Christmas boxes are Jon Williams, Wayne Freeman, Steve Taylor and Sharon Ross. s J fonesty ancf tBeacfers iii P President . . . Vice-president Secretary . . . Treasurer . . Advisor .... OFFICERS . . Sandra Snead . . Jon Williams Nancy Blankenship . . . Betty Wright Mrs.. J. P. Oliver Left to right, FRONT ROW: Mr$. Oliver, Sharon Ross, Sandra Spence, Nancy Wilson, Sandra Snead, Nancy Blankenship. SECOND ROW: Brenda Goff, Betty Wright, Gale Tomlinson THIRD ROW: Bob Trevey, Jon Williams, Wayne Freeman, Danny Burks, Roger McDowell Class treasurer Betty Trevey and Islander Business Manager Becky Dawson chat with Mrs. Mason about the finances for the Islander. Helen Peters, picture editor, does not seem to mind sorting, stamping, and labeling the hundreds of pictures used by the staff. Meeting the publisher ' s deadline is one of the staff ' s greatest headaches. Circulation Managers Elsie Whorley and Marion Fitzgerald selling the first 1963 Islander to Mrs. Mary Tomlinson their fourth grade teacher. O HAPPY DAY! ! When co-editors Dana Humphries and Sandra Snead leave to mail the final shipment of material for the 1963 ISLANDER. 39 future yfom em a A ers o, meric a s w i m f Mri fw® M fa ty j ji j i JW i ■ffi ] 3 .9 ■ 1 Jksr I M ■ 3 tome Appreciation ' Home Economics prepares a girl for her most important career in life----. That is the pur- pose of this club, and the members accomplish this aim by becoming experienced in the practical arts of home decoration, cooking, and sewing. Among the projects oftheF.H.A. this year has been a Christmas dance, a trip to Charlottesville, participating in the Lynchburg Farm Show and assisting in the lunch- room program. OFFICERS President . . . Vice-president Secretary . . . Treasurer . . Historian . . . Reporter . . . . . Betty Wright . . Linda Yoder Gale Tomlinson . . . Judy Seay . Cheryl Burks . . Linda Snead Betty Wright, Judy Seay, and Joyce Goff prepare a- nother prize winning cake. JK. . JKarcuse Couture AeacAers of [America TheM, E. Marcuse Future Teachers of Big Island High School is formed for those students interested in teaching or other college-bound vocations. The members seek to learn more about the teaching profession, its opportunities, and responsibilities. During National Education Week each member of the FTA taught one class in high school and one in elementary. They also had the faculty as guest at an in- formal reception as a part of the week’s activities. Mrs. W. W. Neal organized the FTA in our school and they chose the name M. E. Marcuse to show appreciation to a great benefactor of BIHS in yesteryears. Nancy Blakenship teaching a fourth- grade Class during National Education week as Mrs. Downey looks on. OFFICERS President . . . Vice-president Secretary . . . Treasurer . . Librarian . . . Historian . . . Nancy Blakenship . . Betty Trevey . . Nancy Wilson . . Jon Williams . . . . Judy Seay . . Sandra Snead Dedicated to Beaming Left to right, FRONT ROW: Betty Wright, Sharron Ross, Betty Trevey, Mr. Woolridge SECOND ROW: Gale Tomlinson, Nancy Wilson, Sandra Spence, Nancy Blakenship THRID ROW: Jon Williams, Wayne Freeman, Ronnie Burks Bjpifr, Jm ‘fKL M ' ■ -Tmt JK r i 1 jl Bk jfl h LM . W 1 1 f ( f fi 1 1 | JKB t V fl VjJH The Glee Club of Big Island High School has been a great asset, and we are fortunate to have such a fine choral group in our midst. This year they have sung at the Christmas assembly and for the Owen- Illinois Christmas Party. Each year they present a spring concert and provide the special music for all the com- mencement activities. Cooperation and hard work are necessary to the success of a glee club and our singers fulfill this obligation in a winderful way. Creators of J (armory OFFICERS President Nancy Wilson Secretary Linda Yoder Director Miss Gwendolyn Page Pianist Marion Hudson Miss Page discussing music for the O.I. party with Helen Peters, Dana Humphreys, Sandra Spence, Nancy Wilson, Nancy Blankenship and Betty Trevey. 1 k i Student Go operatiue Association Left to right, FRONT ROW: Gloria Taylor, Claudine Burks, Betty Wight, Marie Arrington, Shelby Branch Becky Dawson. BACK ROW: Quentin Tomlinson, Gary Oliver, Glenn Tanner, Danny Burks, Bob Trevey, Jon Williams. The S.C.A. of Big Island High School is the voice of the students themselves, the representation of the democratic ideas of our country. Our S.C.A. is a chapter of the state and local organization; thus, BIHS students join with young men and women throughout our state and nation in attempting to promote stronger, more meaningful relationship between faculty and students. democracy in Jlction Off to the District S.C.A. meeting with president Bob Trevey are Connie Routon, Steve Taylor, Wayne Freeman and Larry Sipes. OFFICERS President . . . Vice- President Secretary . . . Advisor .... . . . . . Bob Trevey . . . . . Betty Wright . . . . Becky Dawson Mrs. Margaret Parks ' Jli i etic Gfu6 |V3 i Ji- (ygglifgp ■ i 1 1 vnH (Jnyinia S Teen Jltfi etics u Jig fit till the fast gasp 77 45 - JCiny Jfenry V999 9 r s VoffeySaff Ueam Left to Right - BACK ROW: Nancy Burks, Sandra Wilson, Sandra Snead, Nancy Wilson, Linda Snead. MIDDLE ROW: Margie Lou Fainter, Sandra Spence, Nancy Blakenship, Betty Trevey. FRONT ROW: Peggy Fegans, Donna Sipes. 46 Claudine Burks, Beryl Tanner, Connie Rout. 33 , °y Uo ZeySa T Cfeam Left to Right - BACK ROW: Richard Long, Bob Trevey, Morris Cofer, Steve Taylor, Randall Wilson. SECOND ROW: Hal Burks, Larry Sipes, Tony Ware, Elwood Burks. FRONT ROW: Mike Rohr, Glenn Tanner, Larry Ives. feacfers Gloria Taylor, Sharron Ross, Helen Peters. 47 Sir s L ias£et6aff Cfeam Left to Right - BACK ROW: RayettaRoss, Rosalita Branch, Sandra Snead, Nancy Wilson, Linda Snead. SECOND ROW: Betsy Hughes, Bonnie Byrant, Sandra Spence, Nancy Blankenship, Betty Trevey. FRONT ROW: Sandra Wilson, Peggy Feagens, Donna Sipes. SCORES FOR 1963 Stewartsville 21 Big Island 37 49 28 Stewartsville Moneta 34 26 37 78 Climax Renan 42 31 38 39 Moneta Huddleston 38 42 45 36 Boonesboro Boonesboro 26 47 44 18 Montvale Chatham 38 47 40 39 Huddleston Montvale 18 44 32 46 Moneta Renan 31 44 Left to Right - BACK ROW: Mr. Adkins, Richard Long, Morris Cofer, Steve Taylor, Woody Spence. SECOND ROW: Billy Hensley, Mike Rohr, Hal Burks, Larry Sipes, Tony Ware, Elwood Burks. FRONT ROW: Bob Trevey, Glenn Tanner, Randall Wilson, Larry Ives. SCORES FOR 1963 Big Island Stewartsville 53 48 54 Moneta 53 Renan 41 64 63 Huddleston 56 New London 50 56 57 Boonesboro 36 Chatham 67 36 45 Montvale 39 Renan 60 52 46 Stewartsville 49 New London 54 39 52 Climax 34 Moneta 43 44 52 Boonesboro 55 Father Judge 68 53 44 Montvale 43 Father Judge 48 29 38 Huddleston 24 49 Delbert Adkins, Coach JiaseSaff Cfeam Left to right - FIRST ROW: John R. Manley, Bob Trevey, Larry Ives, Randall Wilson, Tony Ware and Mr. Adkins, coach. SECOND ROW: Elwood Burks, J. W. Firkens, Larry Sipes, Steve Taylor, Glenn Tanner, Clayton Markham. THIRD ROW: Mike Rohr, Morris Cofer, Richard Long. 1962 Scores 6 Big Island 4 Montvale 3 9 19 Bedford 11 10 7 Moneta 2 16 13 Rustburg 21 20 8 Huddleston 7 27 5 Madison Heights 14 1 7 Boonsboro 2 8 5 Moneta 7 11 6 Boonsboro 5 15 1 Madison Heights 4 17 3 Montvale 7 23 14 Huddleston 0 BRoBert ( 5 . Bee 51 Senior NANCY MARLENE BLAKENSHIP Cheerleader 4 years F.H.A. 4 years Glee Club 4 years Glee Club - Vice-president 4 years Allied Youth 1 year Telletorium Staff - Editor 2 years Islander Staff 1 year Islander Staff 2 years Peppy has the desire to be a homemaker and will F.T.A. - President 2 years be the first in our class. Class President 3 years Beta Club - Secretary 2 years SANDRA WARE SNEAD S.C.A. 4 years Islander Staff - Co-editor 3 years Athletic Club 1 year Telletorium Staff 3 years Basketball Team 4 years Basketball Team 4 years Volleyball Team 3 years Volleyball Team 2 years Spike would love to be a psychologist but she Glee Club 4 years will spend her time analysing the problems of her Athletic Club 1 year husband and three little boys. F.H.A. - President 4 years F.T.A. 2 years ROSALITA BRANCH Class officer 2 years 4-H Club - Vice-president 4 years Safety Patrol 3 years S.C.A. 4 years Beta Club - President 2 years Athletic Club 1 year Sandy expects a career as a merchandizing Telletorium Staff 1 year expert which will lead to the purchasing manager for Safety Patrol 1 year the White House. Glee Club 2 years Basketball Team 2 years SANDRA KAYE SPENCE Rosie wants nothing from life except to be a good Glee Club 4 years wife to a certain fellow. F.H.A. 2 years Beta Club 2 years REBECCA DAWSON S.C.A. 4 years S.C.A. - Secretary 4 years Athletic Club 1 year Glee Club 4 years Islander Staff I year Cheerleader 3 years Telletorium Staff 2 years Athletic Club - Secretary 3 years Basketball Team 4 years F.H.A. 4 years Volleyball Team 2 years Telletorium Staff 2 years Spence has her mind set on an office in the Islander Staff 1 year Pentagon, but may end up as Phys. Ed. instructor in F.T.A. 1 year the Peace Corps. Class Officer - Vice-Pres. 2, Sec. 2 4 years Becky plans a career as a private secretary, BETTY LOU TREVEY but will likely be an executive secretary for a home of five children. MARION PHOEBE FITZGERALD S.C.A. Glee Club F.H.A. Class officer - Treasurer 4 years 4 years 4 years 1 year S.C.A. 4 years Telletorium Staff 4 years 4-H Club 3 years Islander Staff 1 year Allied Youth 1 year Safety Patrol 2 years Glee Club 4 years Athletic Club 1 year Safety Patrol 2 years F.T.A. Vice-president 2 years Islander Staff 1 year Basketball Team 4 years Phoebe has her heari set on nursing which she may combine with homemaking. DANA MARIE HUMPHRIES S.C.A. 4 years Volleyball Team Dill dreams of teaching and will but a lawyer and be P.T.A. president. ELSIE LEE WHORLEY 3 years may marry Glee Club 3 years S.C.A. 4 years F.H.A. 1 year 4-H - Song Leader 4 years Basketball Team 1 year Glee Club 1 year Safety Patrol 1 year Safety Patrol 2 years Islander Staff - Co-editor 1 year Islander Staff 1 year Pro takes to homemaking and will excellent home economist for General Mills. HELEN VIRGINIA PETERS make an Whirley longs to be a navy nurse; we know she will be just a navy wife. NANCY GALE WILSON 4-H 2 years Glee Club 4 years S.C.A. 4 years Telletorium Staff 3 years 52 c 5 a is ics Volleyball Team 3 years Basketball Team 3 years Cheerleader 1 year Beta Club - Secretary 2 years Athletic Club 1 year AHied Youth 1 year F.T.A. - Secretary 2 years S.C.A. 4 years 4-H Club 2 years Safety Patrol 2 years Class Officer 2 years Elf has a craving for cosmotology and will have a shop on the moon. W. D. BRANCH K.V.G. 2 years Boy’s Club 2 years S.C.A. 4 years W hankers after engineering, but will finally be an Air Force official. DAN RANDOLPH BURKS, JR. Class Vice-President 1 year Athletic Club 2 years F.T.A. Vice-president 1 year Telletorium Staff 1 year Boy ' s Club 1 year Beta Club 2 years S.C.A. 4 years Glee Club 2 years Danny antic ipates a career in some field of engineering, but will probably end up as chief engineer for the Burks ' estate. RONALD THOMAS BURKS F.T.A. 2 years K.V.G. 2 years Telletorium Staff 2 years Safety Patrol 2 years Boy ' s Club 2 years S.C.A. 4 years Athletic Club 1 year Glee Club 2 years Lobster hopes fora degree in mechanical engi- neering and just might be the owner of the first space travel repair shop. LARRY NELSON IVES Boy ' s Club 1 year Athletic Club 1 year Telletorium Staff 2 years Bus Driver 2 years Baseball Team 4 years Basketball Team 4 years Volleyball Team 2 years Soccer Team 1 year No-Head is ambitious to study business or law; we expect his business will be baseball. JOHN ROBERT MANLEY S.C.A. 4 years 4-H 2 years K.V.G. 3 years Athletic Club 2 years Baseball Team 2 years Basketball Team 2 years Tickie wants to be a jet pilot but he ' ll likely end up married, living in Bedford, and jetting to O.I. in Big Island. ROGER LEE McDOWELL K.V.G. 2 years Beta Club 2 years Athletic Club 1 year Boy ' s Club 2 years Telletorium Staff 3 years S.C.A. 4 years Class Treasurer 1 year Baseball Team 2 years Cooty has electronics in mind and he may use this as he jerks fuel at a space station. RAY STUART TOLLEY S.C.A. 4 years 4-H 4 years Boy ' s Club 1 year Glee Club 3 years K.V.G. 3 years Mose likes working with cars but will probably pursue the singing field. ROBERT FRANK TREVEY Senior Class President 1 year Glee Club 2 years Beta Club 2 years Islander Staff 1 year Telletorium Business Manager 2 years Athletic Club 1 year Boy ' s Club 1 year K.V.G. 3 years S.C.A. - President, Vice-president 4 years Bus Driver 2 years Basketball Team 4 years Baseball Team 4 years Volleyball Team 3 years No-Hip has an eye on chemistry if he ever gets beyond the Rat year at VMI. JOHN RANDALL WILSON S.C.A. 4 years Athletic Club 3 years K.V.G. 3 years Bus Driver 2 years Baseball Team 3 years Basketball Team 3 years Soccer 1 year Volleyball Team 3 years Speedy would like to be a pilot but may be piloting a dairy truck to Bedford. WAYNE WILSON 4-H Club 2 years Telletorium 1 year S.C.A. 4 years K.V.G. 3 years Bus Driver 3 years Poccaccio dreams of being an artist; everyone knows he will marry Helen and apply his talents at O. I. 53 Some of Our Slop Students U J leaven is not reached Sy a siny e Souncf Jjut we Sut cf the facfcfer Sy which cue rise Jrom the focuefy earttS to the uaftecf shies , Sind eve mount to its summit, round Sy round” Nancy Blakenship Sandra Spence Bob Trevey Sandra Snead Nancy Wilson 54 Qrac es chifcfren . 18:3 Gxcep ye become as fiitfe Si. JItall 55 Bobby Arrington Roxanne Bolden Tommy Camden Frances Campbell Sheila Davis Barbara Fitzgerald Kenneth Fitzgerald Diane Goff Dorothy Goff Randie Goff Steve Goff Danny Halsey Lynn Hatcher Dale Hensley Ann Knight Kenneth Markham Robert Markham David Mitchem Bobby Neas Mildred Reynolds Eddie Richman Julia Spence Carolyn Staton Michael Tomlin Huffy Vess JTCrs. Socueffs Jirst S ' racfe Cynthia Arthur Sherry Branch Peronneau Burnett Glerm Campbell fa (£j fa ii Deb rah Caudill Ronald A. Davis Tony W, Davis Martha Fainter Steve Fifer Bruce Floyd Kay Floyd Norma Jean Garrett Eleanor Goff Kathy Hawkin Michael Honig Samuel Long Jimmy Markham Martha Marknam Daniel Murray Eva Gale Neas Ruth Parks Melvin Putt Carolyn Ray land Debamh Rice Tommy Wilson Jltrs. David JKitcdeds Second drade Mary Jane Adams Jeff Burks Johnny Byers Carol Collins Cynthia Cook Angelia Buchanan Wanda Fitzgerald Shelby Floyd Junior Garrett Shirley Garrett John Gibson Annie Bell Goff Clyde Goff Curtis Goff Ted Goff Mildred Goff Patricia Goff Darrell Hensley Vicky Humphreys Norris Markham Ruth Goff Freddie Markham Wray Markham James Mitchell Brenda Neas Travis Neas Wanda Nichols Tonia Nichols Janice Keith Ramsey Betty Rickman Raymond Rickman Randy Staton Sonny Wilson Arrington JKrs. SSodn Jltiic ieds Second U iird drades Randy Byers H. B. Camden Louis Collins Glenn Davis Jill Fainter Carroll Fifer Reginald Fifer Joan Fitzgerald Charlotte Goff Lorene Goff Sara Goff Joe Halsey Faye Heck Lee Markham Betty Lou Martin William Neas Jerry Nichols William Sandersor Steven Spence Susan Tomlin Lois Tooley Jack Watkins Grace Whorley Kenneth Wright C om inson !y U iircf (Jrac e ( JKrs. Ralph Coper Robert Dawson Gary Davis Joe Davis Jerry Fifer Serrah Freeland David Garrett George Gibson George Goff LiLiBell Goff Mary Jane Goff Nadine Goff Winfred Goff Danny Humphreys Iline Long Charles Markham Joie Putt Rebecca Fifer Sue Floyd Carol Hamilton Kenneth Hawkins Vicky Mann Sue Ann Markham Johnny McDowell Sheilia McDowell Doris Neas Linda Parks Donald Reaves Billy Rice Wayne Sales Janice Sanderson Connie Turpin Johnny Watkins Barbara Wilson Judy Wright Russell Wright 58 JTTrs. 2)owney ’s Jourih S racfe Nina Camden Paul Day Jerry Dawson Deborah Fitzgerald Terry Fitzgerald Ann Floyd Alice Freeland Russel Fulks Franklin Gibson Jeanette Goff Larry Goff Leona Goff Leroy Goff Ray Goff Stephen Goff Warren Goff Marvin Hickman Frankie Martin Wayne Markham Keith Massie Richard Neas Kris Olson Emily Parks Milton Peters Robert Putt Charlotte Richman Ellen Ross Frances Sanderson Cecila Tanner Delvin Tanner Deborah Wise Ronnie Wilson Curtis Whorley Barbara Whorley Jane Whorley Eva Yoder 59 Janice Branch Vickie Brown Bobby Burks Nancy Byers Jimmy Campbell Gloria Coleman Cathy Collins Ann Campbell Patricia Davis Frances Goff Rowelder Gibson Sally Gibson Delores Goff Guy Goff Kenneth Goff Jimmy Gregory Brenda Halsey Michael Hensley Delores Markham Nadine Massie Nancy McNeely Herbert Neas Karen Olson Bonnie Reynolds Wanda Rohr Danny Wilcher Danny Ray Wilson W. 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Goff Susan Goff Jean Hawkins Lynn Humphreys Linda Ives Joyce Jones Rebecca Leftwich Kate Rohr Diana Sipes Nancy Thomas Diane Tomlin Rosaline Watkins Galen Wilson Darline Wise Jlfiss J J acje Seuen i 3 racfe David Burks Glenn Burks James Byers Willie Douglas James Fitzgerald Evereth Gable Bobby Goff Ricky Jones Wesley Manley John O ' Connor Larry Routon Junior Skinnell Gerald Smith Larry Whorley Clyde Wilson Steve Wright Mike Long 71 doer t is em ents We are advertised our loving friends — Hi i rig y fenry UiiiJiJ Current Rate on Savings 4% Per Annum Compounded Semi-Annually FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF LYNCHBURG John W. Ferguson, Jr., President Main St. at 10th -- Memorial Avenue at Wadsworth St. Always Save First at First Federal and Earn More the Insured Way LYNCHBURG PLUMBING AND SUPPLY CO., INC. 1217 Commerce Street Dial VI 5-0541 and VI 6-4830 Lynchburg, Virginia PLUMBING SUPPLIES WHOLESALE Compliments of MURRAY CHEVROLET, INCORPORATED PHONE JU 6-8277 BEDFORD, VIRGINIA SPORT SHOPPE RESTAURANT 1113 Main Street LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA WATSON MOTORS, INC. PONTIAC - TEMPEST Sales - Service Dial JU 6-8063 Bedford, Virginia SCHEWELS Furniture and Interior Decorating LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Compliments of SNYDER AND BERMAN INC. VIRGINIAN RESTAURANT Young Fashions For All The Family 714 Main Street LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 914 Main Street LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA EARL’S FURNITURE CO. H. E. DeWITT CO., INC. 12th and Commerce Streets 111-118 WERT MAIN STREET Lynchburg, Virginia Quality Building Materials For Better Building BEDFORD, VIRGINIA LYNCHBURG COLLEGE A Christian C ollege for Men and Women Dr. Orville W. Wake, President Fully Accredited Beautiful 214- acre Campus Co- Educational Distinguished Faculty Broad Liberal Arts Program Small-College Atmosphere Pre- Professional Studies Granting A.B. and B.S. Degrees CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO TO THE CLASS OF 1963 The Blueridge Division of JAMES LEES AND SONS COMPANY GLASGOW, VIRGINIA A DIVISION OF: Burlington Industries, Inc 2)tWiie (9nc. S. O. FISHER, INC. Sporting Goods - Cameras Hobbies Toys - Games 1024 Main Street Pittman Plaza THE SOUTHERNER DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT Air Conditioned - Dining Room Curb Service The finest in foods Wards Road 29 South Lynchburg, Virginia CAMDEN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. General Insurance of All Kinds Hospitalization Fire Theft- life -Automobile Liability - Ac cide nt- Bur glar y Group- Polio- Sickness Congratulations and Best Wishes to the members of the class of 1963 Hours 8:00 A.M.-5:00-P.M. Weekdays 9-1 Saturdays Phone CY 9-3582 Big Island, Virginia In America, our “stand on your own feet” way of life demands personal devotion and effort from each of us. Each citizen has a responsibility to perpetuate the freedom our nation has enjoyed since its birth. Power Company Congratulations JOHNSON’S DEPARTMENT STORE BOB JOHNSON’S SUPER MARKET Bedford, Virginia REAMS FURNITURE CO., INC. Complete Home Furnishings A Satisfied Customer Is Our First Consideration 924-Main Street-620 Lynchburg, Virginia CHILDRESS FOOD MARKET LYLE DRUG STORE Home of the Best Dressed Prescriptions Chickens in Town We Deliver Phone JU 6-9971 134 West Main Street Bedford, Virginia Bedford, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of FARMERS SEED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. WHITE CROSS STORES INC. Feeds, Seeds, Fertilizers, OF VA. NO. 5 Farm and Garden Supplies 923 Main Street Dial VI-5-2522 Lynchburg, Virginia 1306 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia Discount Health Beauty Aids Best Wishes of Compliments of ypvm i ROSES VARIETY STORE 1003 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia Quality Menswear Lexington, Virginia NINTH STREET Best Wishes to the Class of 1963 CLEANING TAILORING CO. PUTNEY’S STORE Cleaning- Pressing While U Wait Repairs- Alterations- General Merchandise Tuxedo Rentals General Merchandise Dial VI-53751 Phone 3281 115 Ninth Street Lynchburg, Va. Big Island, Virginia Your Shopping Center Compliments of The Home of Better Values VIRGINIA OUTDOOR LEGGETT’S ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. Roland T. Hamner Department Store and Bedford, Virginia Aileen G. Hamner K. M. KITCHEN BARBER AND BEDFORD CREAMERY BEAUTY SUPPLY COMPANY Branch of Monticello Dairy, Inc. Barber and Beauty Equipment and Supplies Manufacturers of High Grade Creamery Butter Lynchburg, Virginia Phone JU 6-8921 Dial VI-53633 Bedford, Virginia MITCHELL’S STORE MITCHELL’S MARKET NO. 1 Groceries, Meats, Seeds, Feed Fertilizer, Gas, Oil General Merchandise Operated by David F. Mitchell and Pendleton Shepherd Sedalia, Virginia Big Island, Virginia MILLSTONE TEA ROOM Dine Dance, Eats Gas Oil Operated by Landon Agnes Overstreet For The Benefit of Everyone ALEX SHOE STORE S. Bridge Street Bedford, Virginia Phone JU 6-9828 Phone 3208 Route 5 Bedford and Bedford Counties Only Bedford, Virginia Complete Shoe Store Compliments of Compliments of COLEMAN’S BARBER SHOP EAGLE STORES Operated by L.H. Coleman and George Whorley Waugh, Virginia Bedford, Virginia If it ' s from Arthurs-it ' s Guaranteed Since 1886 ARTHUR’S COLEMAN’S Bedford ' s Leading Jewelers Lynchburg, Virginia Compliments 0 RAINBOW DRIVE-IN OVERSTREET-SMITH LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Longwood Ext. Phone JU 6-9050 Sandwiches- Steaks Phone JU 6-9145 Seafood Bedford, Virginia Bedford, Virginia Compliments 0 COFFEY SAUNDERS BEDFORD BARBER SHOP FARM STORE Penn Woodford, Owner Where Friends Meet Phone JU 6-8178 Bedford, Virginia Bedford, Virginia BEDFORD RADIO SALES Compliments of AND SERVICE Zenith Radio- TV- Record Players FRANK FARISS BARBER SHOP Musical Instruments- Records Guaranteed Radio and TV Service South Bridge Street 207 South Street Bedford, Virginia Bedford, Virginia C. RAINE OLIVER SON Dealer in Pulp Wood Veneering Logs, Groceries, oil, and gas. Your Patronage is Appreciated CY 9-8802 Waugh, Virginia M. L. ARTHUR-GENERAL MERCHANDISE Groceries- Meats- Feeds- Gas- Oil Phone CY 9-3219 Coleman Falls, Virginia LATIMER SAUNDERS CO. Hardware- Paints Appliances Bedford, Virginia E. L. LAZENBY General Merchandise and Country Product Texaco gas and oil JU 6-8185 Otterville, Virginia We give S H Green Stamps Grow With Lynchburg After High School Attend PHILLIPS BUSINESS COLLEGE Lynchburg, Virginia Compiimisnts 0} AUTO-D1NE DRIVE-IN Bedford, Virginia HAMILTON INSURANCE AGENCY General Insurance of All Kinds Hospitalization Group- Polio-Sickness- Fire Theft- life- Automobile Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Members of the Class of 1963 Hours 8:30-5:30 Weekdays 9-1 Saturdays Phone CY 9-3582 Big Island, Va. PEAKS MOTOR, INC. ELK CITY AUTO SUPPLY, INC. Sales and Service Automotive Machine Plymouth-Desota- Valiant GMC Trucks Shop Service Phone JU 6-8221 122 Center Street Bedford, Virginia Bedford, Virginia Amoco Gas - Oil - Tires - Batteries RED MAYHEW’S GOODE’S SHOE SHOP SERVICE STATION Where Friends Meet For Good Service Sporting Goods Pick-up and Delivery Service Maytag Appliances Justice 6-9816 302 Washington St. Bedford, Virginia Bedford, Virginia PHELPS COAL AND WOOD COMPANY 603 Plunkett Street Warm Homes Make Happy Homes Phone JU 6-8055 Bedford, Virginia Compliments of BEDFORD READY MIX CONCRETE Bedford, Virginia MARY DAWSON’S BEAUTY SHOP Registered Professional Hairdresser Phone CY 9-4661 Big Island, Virginia Compliments of WILLIAMS STORE General Merchandise- Pulp Wood Snowden, Virginia Compliments of C. S. BOITNOTT Sheet and Metal Bedford, Virginia Compliments of K. V. HAMILTON AND SON Gas Oil Groceries Gulf Products BURKS GARAGE General Auto Repair Wrecker Service Good Gulf Gas ( Day CY 9-4271 - Night CY 9-5528 VIRGINIA APPALACHIAN LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturer of Appalachian Hard and Soft Woods Phone CY 9-3461 Big Island, Virginia SIGNIFIES QUALITY AND DIVERSITY CONTAINERS BUILDING All-Glass Television Bulbs Ow ens-Illinois MAKERS OF (|) PRODUCTS FOREST PRODUCTS DIVISION MILL • BIG ISLAND, VIRGINIA Steve Taylor, Randall Wilson, Woody Spence, Howell Burks, Mike Rohr, Larry Sipes, Glenn Tanner, Richard Long, Morris Gofer, Bob Trevey, Coach Delbert Adkins, Absent Larry Ives. Tournament Games Big Island 47 Huddleston 22 Big Island 57 Boonsboro 51 Big Island 48 Montvale 40 76 f ' W District U J” Sandra Spence, Nancy Blankenship, Sandra Snead, Betty Trevey, Peggy Feagans, Betsy Hughes, Linda Snead, Nancy Wilson, Bonnie Bryant, Sandra Wilson, Donna Sipes, Rosalita Branch, Coach, Mrs. Oliver, Managers Rayetta Ross, Marie Peters. Urophy Since 194S 77 Gls We Gome Go Ghe i Many gallons of gas have been used to bring us to school. Lunches have not been too bad. Noon gab sessions have been fun. Final plans for graduation ! 78 Leaving things neat for the class of 1964. no o. we. foe y ears The end of the last day of our last year in BIHS. Is it really what we expected? All too soon we will be joining the large group of alumnae whose memories of BIHS are still cher- ished. Each of us will look forward to 1973 when we will return — pounds heavier, maybe with a few grey hairs, and our families --for our first class reunion. 79 OCoo) We Jfaoe Gome Go Graduation The last report card .... For the Seniors a good-bye and on to college to adult-hood, to a career and on, on The games, the Championships, all the dances, the classes, the term papers and even the exams and test .... now . . . . they are memories; Our high school years at BIHS have closed. 80 (Srrafa Q raduallon dale changed io dWlonday evening, ffune JiJih Yearbook At Big Island Dedicated To Mrs. Mason BIG ISLAND — The Islander, the yearbook of Big Island High School at Big Island, was received from the press and distributed at an awards assembly Monday aft- ernoon. Members of the annual staff for 1961 are as follows: Truly Casto, editor; Sandra Wood, assistant ed- itor; Patsy Thomas, business manager; Margaret Martin, Cir- culation manager, and Mrs. Fran- ces Oliver, sponsor. The annual is dedicated this year to Mrs. Sylvia Mason, school secretary. The dedication reads: “To one v.hcse tireless energy and her in- spiring work during our high school years; to one who has con- tributed much time and effort to our high school career and the general welfare of the school, we, the senior class of 1961 in grati- tude and appreciation, do dedi- cate this 1961 volume of the Islander to Mrs. Sylvia Mason, our school secretary and friend.” Patsy Thomas gave the fore- Mrs. Sylvia Mason word and contents of the Island- er. Mrs. Frances Oliver presented the Islander pins to the four staff members in recognition of work done on the annual. Truly Casto read the dedication. ass Che 6 %mor @L 4 ( Big island CJfigh School announces its (Commencement Qxercises friday evening. , Lne second d hneteen hundred and sixty-one at eight o ' chochc 9figh CPch ool dCduditorium