Big Stone Gap High School - School Bell Yearbook (Big Stone Gap, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1954 volume:

It S il T Jj.. SI ; ■■ TWSCHGOl BILL or 1954 Presented by the SENIOR CLASS of BIG STONE GAP HIGH SCHOOL Big Stone Gap, Virginia FOREWORD We, the seniors of 1954, bring to you another Book of Memories in which we hope you will find many hours of happiness remembering those good ole days at Big Stone Gap High ' Having witnessed four of the most successful years of our school, we attained our greatest challenge — graduation. In closing our high school days another greater challenge lies before us, that of assuming our responsibilities in the world about us. Big Stone Gap High School I 1 n m 1 np; I -■!  | §f fHJ a ana pj | .... ill marnm m yKl « ' £,_ -:i M -Jf xMI  £J| f  i.y-r t-SfoareR - . TBi SmI« Auditorium, Gymnasium, and Grammar Grade Building ALMA MATER Hail to Big Stone Alma Mater Great and noble school. How we love thee, Alma Mater Ever bold and true! Dear ole Big Stone, here we honor Of our love we ' ll sing Keep our spirits ever brighter Brighter yet for thee! DISTRICT EIGHT CHAMPIONS whose untiring efforts, good sportsmanship and fair play will long be remembered by the Big Stone Gap High School and the football fans who have followed them to victory. DtDICIlTIOM We, the graduating class of 1954 dedicate this, our 25th edition of the SCHOOL BELL to the Buccaneer Team Seated (left to right): Snodgrass, Litton, Smith, Clark, Witt, Miss Dingus, Gilly, Franks. Standing: Jessee, Pennington, Wright, Cooper, Perdue, Price. SCHOOL BOLL STflff Editor . . CARRIE LOU JETER Business Manager RUTH KELLY Assistant Editor MARY JANE LILE Assistant Business Manager SHIRLEY WOLFE Snapshot Editor MARTHA GILLY Sports Editors SUZANNE JESSEE, GEORGE LITTON Art Editors MYRA SMITH, GARY CLARK Typists BETSY WITT, JOYCE FRANKS, PHYL LIS SNODGRASS CLASS REPRESENTATIVES: Senior JOAN PENNINGTON Junior LARRY WRIGHT Sophomore KENNETH COOPER Freshman TOBY PERDUE Eighth Grade MARY PRICE Wolfe, Lile pp ' flDMINISTRBIION BENTON BREWER BROADWATER COX DINGUS DR. J. J. KELLY, JR. who has so ably served as Division Super- intendent of Wise County Schools for a number of years, has an A.B. degree from Washington Lee University and an L.L.D. degree from Milligan College. MR. J. ROY HORNE, the Principal of our school, has an A.B. degree from William and Mary College and an M.A. degree from Columbia University. THE SCHOOL BOARD consists of Mr. Ralph Renshaw, Big Stone Gap District; Mr. Earl Hilton, Lipps District; Dr. Frank Handy Chairm an of the Board, Richmond District; Mr. James Lipps, Gladeville District; and Mr. E. D. Ireson, Robertson District. AND AACULTY POLLY SCOTT SIPHERS STALLARD Mrs. Ruth Benton, with a B.A. from Lincoln Memorial University taught English 8 and 9 and Civics 8. Miss Wilma Brewer, has a B.S. degree from Lincoln Memorial University and is sponsor of a Sophomore Class. She also teaches Math 8, Algebra, Physics and Civics 8. Miss Sarah Broadwater, with a B.A. degree from Hollins College teaches Algebra and History 12. She is a Junior sponsor. Miss Faith Cox, a Sophomore sponsor holds a B. S. degree from Radford College and teaches English 8 and 11, and History 11. Miss Lora Dingus, with an A.B. degree from Emory and Henry College is sponsor of the Senior Class, Roman Club and the School Bell. She teaches Latin, Chemistry, Plane and Solid Geometry and Algebra. Mrs. Margaret Givens, an Eighth Grade sponsor has a B.S. degree from Madison Col- lege and teaches English 8 and 9 and Civics 8. Mr. Jack Gibbs, who holds a B.S. degree from Appa- lachian State Teachers College teaches Biology, Math 8 and Driving. He also sponsors the Glee Club, Safety Patrol, Camera Club and an Eighth Grade. Mrs. Kathleen Horne, with an A.B. degree from William and Mary College teaches Home Economics. She has charge of the school lunchroom and spon- sors the F.H.A. Miss Helen Howard, an Eighth Grade sponsor holds a B.S. degree from Lincoln Memorial University and teaches Physical Education and Civics 8. Mrs. Betty Neeley, teaches English 10 and 12 and is sponsor of a Junior Class. She has a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State College. Mr. Vernon Polly, Assistant Coach and Boys ' Basketball Coach, a Freshman sponsor teaches History 9 and Science 8. He has a B.S. degree from Lincoln Memorial University. Miss Billie Jean Scott, holds an A.B. degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She teaches English 11, Spanish I and 2 and is Librarian, also sponsors the Jolly Roger, Spanish Club and Freshman Class. Miss Beth Siphers, has a B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee and teaches Typing and Shorthand. Mr. Burchell Stallard, with a B.S. and an M.A. degree Horn Milligan College teaches Science 9, Driving and Physical Education. He is our football coach, girls basketball coach and freshman sponsor. Mrs. Evelyn Whitt, with a B.S. degree from Mary Washington College teaches Business Law, Typing and Bookkeeping. She also sponsors an Eighth Grade. Taught only one semester. Seated (left to right): Phyllis Snodgrass, Joan Pennington, Virginia Kelly, Beulah Sanders, Joyce Franks, Ruth Kelly. Standing: Betty Ballangee, Teddie Reasor, Nancy Edmonds, Charlotte Reasor, Kathy Renshaw, Jack Hill, Garnett Gilliam, Libby Ann Carter, Anna Lou Reach, Lillian Kinsler, Ann Liddle, Nancy Sturgill, Barbara Kedzierski. (Not Pictured — Brenda Kilgor, 5th grade) JOLLY ROGER STAFF Editor - RUSSELL COOPER; Assistant Editor - BARBARA BENTLEY; Business Manager - STAN YONCE; Assistant Business Manager — SHIRLEY ISAAC; Feature Editor — MARGARET MUMPOWER; Sports Editors - PHILMORE TUCKER, SUZANNE JESSEE; Assistant Sports Editors- FAYE JOHNSON, J. LINCOLN KISER; Circulation Manager — FORREST McCOIG; Assistant Circulation Managers — JANICE REDWINE, BILL HOLDING; Art Editors - MYRA SMITH, GARY CLARK; Fashion Editor - PAT BURDETTE; News Editor - VIR- GINIA MILLER; Assistant News Editor - KENNETH COOPER; Sponsor - MISS BILLIE JEAN SCOTT; Ty- pists - JOYCE FRANKS, JOAN PENNINGTON, BEULAH SANDERS, PHYLLIS SNODGRASS, VIRGINIA KELLY, RUTH KELLY REPORTERS Senior — GARNETT GILLIAM; Junior — CHARLOTTE REASOR; Sophomore — JACK HILL; Freshmen — NANCY EDMONDS; Eighth Grade - TEDDIE REASOR; Seventh Grade - LIBBY ANN CARTER, ANNA LOU REACH; Sixth Grade - NANCY STURGILL, ANN LIDDLE; Fifth Grade - BARBARA KEDZIERSKI, BRENDA KILGORE Seated (left to right): Pat Burdette, Myra Smith, Gary Clark, Russell Cooper, Philmore Tucker. Standing: Miss Scott, Barbara Bentley, Bill Holding, Stan Yonce, J. Lincoln Kiser, Forrest McCoig, Kenneth Cooper, Margaret Mumpower, Shirley Isaac, Janice Redwine. (Not Pictured: Suzanne Jessee, Virginia Miller) CHURCHILL DELORES AKENS More generous you couldn ' t find, and just as sweet as she is kind. Roman Club 1, 2; Home Econom- ics Club 3, 4 (Pres. 4); WOB-4 JAMES PORTER AYRES In the life of a young man the most essential thing for happi- ness is friendship. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Football 4 (Manager); Basketball 4 (Manager); WOB-4 ELMER ROSCOE BALL A good reputation is more val- uable than money. Firefighters 2, 3, 4; Football 2; WOB-4 SHELBY JEAN BALL Truth is the secret of eloquence and of virtue, the basis of moral authority. Spanish Club 3; WOB-4 G R ft DUflTING DAVID FRANCIS BARKER, JR. He hath a heart as sound as a bell. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (All-State 2, 3, 4) LYNN SWEET BELTON Of soul sincere, in action faith- ful, and in honor dear. Band 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4 JOHN CRAWFORD BOSTON Where the stream runneth smoothest, the water is deep- est. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; WOB-4 TOMMY E HARRIET BRANHAM Her angels ' face, as the great eye of heaven shined bright and made a sunshine in the shady place. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club I, 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 3); Roman Club 1; Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3 (Lt. 3); Class Secretary-1; Band 1, 2; Home Economics Club 4; Jolly Roger Staff 2, 3 (Cir. Mgr.); Cheerleader 3, 4 (Capt. 4); Varsity Club 3, 4; WOB-2 NANCY VIRGINIA BUCHANAN The sweetest soul that ever looked with human eyes. Spanish Club 3, 4; Jolly Roger Staff 1; Librarian 3, 4; WOB-4 WILLIE HICKMAN BURKE I shall endeavor to enliven morality with wit, and to tem- per wit with morality. Firefighters 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4 GARY STAN MYERS CLARK Virtue is the performance of pleasant actions. Football 1, 2, 3; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Roman Club I, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Jolly Roger Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 (Art Ed.); School Bell Staff 3, 4 (Art Ed.; Ass ' t Bus. Mgr. 3); Firefighters 1, 2, 3, 4. CLASS OF 19 5 4 BILLIE JEAN DAVIDSON , ' lf smiles and friends were wealth; she would be a mil- lionaire. BOBBIE JEAN POWERS DICKENSON She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone or despise. JOHN ROBERT DORTON Men of few words are the best men. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Capt. 4); All- District Team 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 1, 2, 3, 4. MARGARET EVELYN DYE She is more fair than words can say. I Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club ! 3, 4; Home Economics Club 1, 2; j Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Drum Major- I ette 3, 4); Basketball 1, 2; Cam- I era Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice President I 4); Vice President of Class 4. JERRY FRANK ESTEPPE A mind equal to any undertak- ing that he puts it along side of. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; WOB-4 ALICE JANE FELTS Beauty is its own excuse for being. Roman Club i, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JOYCE ANNETTE FRANKS Her very frowns are fairer far; than smiles of other maidens are. Jolly Roger Staff 2, 4 (Reporter 2; Typist 4); Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3); Basketball 2; School Bell Staff 4; WOB-4 ' • CHARLES BASCOM GARRISON He adorned whatever subject he either spoke or wrote upon, by the most splendid elo- quence. Football 2, 4 (Manager 4); Key Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Roman Club 1, 2; Varsity Club 4; Firefighters 4; Basketball 4 (Manager); Vice President of Class 2; WOB-4 CARL HOWARD GILES A jest breaks no bones. Firefighters 2, 3, 4; WOB-4 GARNETT PERRY GILLIAM I A town that boasts inhabitants like me can have no lack of good society. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Capt. 4); Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice Pres. 1; Secretary 2, 4); Key i Club 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 3; Pres. 4); j Firefighters 2, 3, 4 (Chief Crew Leader 4); School Bell Staff 3 | (Sports Editor); Jolly Roger Staff K 4; Safety Patrol 4; Camera Club s i 4; Vice President of Class 1; L President of Class 2, 3; Secretary L of Class 4; Glee Club 4 (Treas- U urer 4) MARTHA DRUCILLA GILLY Her mirth the world required; she bathed it in smiles of glee. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Jolly Roger Staff 2, 3 (Bus. Mgr.); Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Var- sity Club 3, 4; Roman Club 1, 2; President of Class 1 ; School Bell Staff 4; WOB-4 BETTY SUE GRUBB Music is said to be the speech of angels. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Accom- panist 2, 3, 4); Roman Club 1, 2 (Pres. 2); Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3 (All-State 2); Cheerleader 4; Varsity Club 4 FRANK HUGH HORNER, JR. He is not a man of inches, but he is every inch a man. Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Manager 1) Basket- ball 1, 3, 4 (Manager 1); Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 3, 4; WOB-4 CARRIE LOU JETER She that was ever fair and never proud. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Roman Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Cheer- leader 4; Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3; School Bell Staff 3, 4 (Ass ' t Editor 3; Editor 4); Girls ' State 3; Best Citizen 4 ; WOB-4 CLASS OF I? 5 4 1 HERSHEL CONRAD JOHNSON ( Honor is the subject of my story. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (All-State 2, 3, 4); Glee Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Firefighters 4; WOB-4 JOYCE ANN JONES A simple maiden in her flower, is worth a hundred coats-of- arms. Home Economics Club 1, 2; WOB-4 OPAL VIRGINIA KELLY The sweetest garland to the sweetest maid. Jolly Roger Staff 4 (Typist); Li- brarian 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 2, 3; Re- porter 4); School Bell Staff 3 (Class Representative) RONALD ERNEST KELLY Everything comes to those who wait; therefore, why should I hurry. Football 2, 3, 4; Key Club 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Firefighters 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; WOB-4 RUTH IRENE KELLY A personality envied by so many and possessed by so few. School Bell Staff 2, 4 (Bus. Mgr. 4); Jolly Roger Staff 4 (Typist); Roman Club 1, 2; Girls ' State 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; WOB-4 MARY ANN LACY Quiet, sincere, and liked by all. Band 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3); An- napolis High School 3 LEONARD GEORGE LITTON He is manly in appearance, so- ciable by nature. Key Club 3, 4 (Secretary 4); Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice Pres. 4); Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4;AII District Team 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Class 2, 3; Spcfnish Club 3, 4 (Treasurer 4) GRflDUflT JACK DELANO MAHAN Let this suffice, by this con- ceive the rest; he should, he co uld, he would, he did the best. Key Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sgt.-at- arms 4); Camera Club 3, 4; Roman Club 2, 3 (Secretary 2); Firefighters 3; Boys ' State 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Vice Presi- dent of Class 2; Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4 (Capt. 4); WOB-4 DORIS ANN MORELOCK In the fall, a young girl ' s fancy lightly turns to basketball. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 KENNETH GLENN MYERS He sits high in all the people ' s heart! Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4); Varsity Club 3, 4; Firefighters 1, 2, 3, 4 DONALD RICHARD McQUERY He ' s not so bold as the rest of the crowd, but he gets by with- out being loud. Football 2, 3, 4; All-County Football Team 3; All-District Football Team 4; Firefighters 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 (V.ice Pres. 3); Treasurer of Class 4. JOAN MARIE PENNINGTON That which is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Roman Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Jolly Roger Staff 4 (Typist); School Bell Staff 4 (Class Representative) MARGARET LEE KISER PHILLIPS With malice toward none, with charity for all. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4 LOUISE MARGARET REVILLA It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should. Home Economics Club 1, 2 CLPSSOF 15 54 BEULAH MAE SANDERS ' Better be small and shine, than prge and cast a shadow. Home Economics Club 1, 2; oily Roger Staff 4 (Typist) CHARLES WILLIAM SHORTT He knows, and he alone, knows what he knows. Firefighters JACK DEAN SIZEMORE From the crown of his head to the sole of his shoe, he is all mirth. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4 (Sgt.- at-arms 4); Glee Club 4; Sar- gent-at-arms of Class 4 WAYNE SHERMAN SLEMP Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Key Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Boys ' State 3; WOB-4 JIMMY LEE SNODGRASS That is as well said as if I had said it myself. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4 (Director 1; Secretary 3; Vice Pres. 4) Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Jolly Roger Staff 2, 3 (Ass ' t Editor 2; Editor 3); Secre- tary of Class 3; President of Class 4 ; Boys ' State 3; WOB-2 PHYLLIS GERALDINE SNODGRASS Grace was in her steps, heaven in her eyes; in every gesture dignity and love. East Stone Gap School 1 ; Dryden High School 2; Safety Patrol 1 ; Student Council I; Home Eco- nomics Club 1, 2, 4; Jolly Roger Staff 4 (Typist); School Bell Staff 4; Spqnish Club 4 HENRY ISAAC SPANGLER Argue if you can, if not dis- pute it like a man. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Firefighters ], 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4 GRfl JOYCE ANN DORTON STEPP What wisdom can you find that is greater than happiness. Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4 (Reporter 3); Varsity Club 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Roman Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3 (All-County 2) Band 1, 2, 3. NANCY EVELYN STONE Far may we search before we find a friend more willing or more kind. GERALD DEAN TAYLOR I agree with no man ' s opinions. I have some of my own. Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Firefighters 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Presi- dent of Class 3; Treasurer of Class 2, ELIZABETH EMMELINE WITT She is endowed with such voice, so like the voices of 1 gods. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Three p ' One 2, 3); Roman Club 1, Spanish Club 3, 4; Camera Cl 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Safe Patrol 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, t (All-State 2, 3, 4); Basketball 3; Cheerleader 4; School E Staff 4; WOB-2 THAT WE MAY RECALL The office — Mr. Horne and Miss Siphers Dingus and Gibbs on the Oklahoma Set ' 1 We make profit that go to Washington We make H 2 S We learn to drive We eat it SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President JIM SNODGRASS Vice-President EVELYN (NIGGIE) DYE Secretary GARNETT GILLIAM Treasurer DON McQUERY Sponsors LORA DINGUS, BILLIE JEAN SCOTT Snodgrass, Dye, Gilliam, McQuery SENIOR CLASS HISTORY As we, the graduates of 1954, are preparing to leave our cherished Alma Mater, we pause to reminisce the years we have spent in grade school and in high school at Big Stone Gap. Of the fifty of us, only twenty-three have traveled the long road together: Churchill Akens, David Barker, Lynn Sweet Belton, Nancy Buchanan, Gary Clark, Billie Jean Davidson, Bobbie Powers Dickenson, Evelyn Dye, Betty Sue Grubb, Sonny Horner, Joyce Ann Jones, Mary Ann Lacy, Jack Mahan, Joan Pennington, Margaret Kiser Phillips, Beulah Sanders, Charles Shortt, Jack Sizemore, Wayne Slemp, Phyllis Snodgrass, Joyce Dorton Stepp, Evelyn Stone, and Betsy Witt. While we were in grade school, we longed for the day when We should be called upper-classmen. The Eighth Grade proved to be an important stepping stone in pre- paring us for the higher grades. On becoming Freshmen, we contributed several of our members to the various clubs, sports, and band. Our class sponsors that year were Mrs. Giles, Miss Gentry, and Coach Starnes. Our Sophomore year passed by very quickly under the leadership of Miss Brewer and Miss Meade, and soon we were distinguished Juniors. This year proved to be very suc- cessful under the guidance of Miss Broadwater and Miss Bellamy. We worked diligently selling magazine subscriptions to help pay the expenses of our annual. The first thrilling moment of the year came when we selected our rings of an- tique gold with a choice of a blue or red stone. We broke tradition at the Junior-Senior Prom by having an orchestra play for this gay event. Our hearts skipped a beat as we walked down the aisle at commencement beside the Seniors, carrying the daisy chain. A week ' s study about our government was made possible in June for Carrie Lou Jeter, Ruth Kelly, Jack Mahan, Wayne Slemp, and Jim Snodgrass at Girls ' and Boys ' State at V. P. I. In the fall of 1953 we stepped into the role of Seniors. During the year four of our members, Ann Dulaney, Jackie Hensley, Jim Stewart, and Billy Coomer dropped out. In October our rings arrived and a few months later we selected our invitations. Those of us who desired to take the WOB ' s trip to Washington were given this opportunity in the spring. The Senior play under the direction of Mrs. Neeley, Miss Scott, and Miss Cox was presented shortly afterwards and was very successful. The Junior-Senior Prom this year proved to be a most exciting event — this time we were guests instead of hostesses. Other accomplishments occurring were the football team ' s winning the District 8 Championship, and the B. S. G. Band ' s winning top rating in the Bristol Band Festival. At last graduation night arrived and with it the Annual Alumni Banquet which was the last event in which we were to participate as Seniors. As we cross the threshold of our school for the last time we are aware that it has given us untold riches in both knowledge and memories, and we hope that with God ' s aid our future may be full of success and happiness. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY As this school year ends, we Juniors are eagerly looking forward to our Senior year, but cast a wistful eye back to a wonderful year just completed under the supervision of our capable homeroom teachers. Miss Sarah Broadwater and Mrs. Sam Neely. Reviewing the field of sports we find that we were well represented in both football and basketball. On the gridiron were: Don Giles, James Allman, Her- bert Reach, Bill Holding, Larry Wright, Philmore Tucker, Forrest McCoig, Martin Revilla, Stan Yonce, Frank Pannell, Buddy McQuery, Bobby Hamblen, Russell Cooper, and Harvey Graham. On the basketball ' squad we placed four boys: Russell Cooper, James Allman, Martin Revilla, and Larry Wright. Girls entering this sport were: Nila Lambert, Betty Orr, Charlotte Reasor, Virginia Miller, Margie Stanley, and Suzanne Jessee. In the school organizations we had nine members in the Camera Club, seven in the Key Club, and four on the Safety Patrol. Other clubs which claimed Junior membership were: FHA, Los Conquistadores, Glee Club, Latin Club and Band. The three big events of any Junior class year are: (1) selecting class rings (2) sponsoring the Junior-Senior Prom and (3) participating in the Commencement Exercises; and ours was no exception. Yes, our Junior year has been a truly remarkable year whose pages we shall turn for moments of cherished memories. SENIOR PLAY PROFESSOR, HOW COULD YOU! CAST Keats Perry, a young professor Jim Snodgrass Vicky Randolph, the bane of his life Niggie Dye Grandma Perry, an obliging soul Tommye Branham Grandpa Perry, an innocent bystander . Johnny Boston John Appleby, a helpful friend Gary Clark Priscilla Morley, a sweet young thing Carrie Lou Jeter Tootsie Bean, a plump spinster ._ Martha Gilly Butcher Boy Bean, her big brother George Litton Valerie Whitman, a Southern charmer Betsy Witt Boggins, the sporting butler Charles Garrison Three Young Children Louise Revilla, Beulah Sanders, Jerry Esteppe McCoig, Tucker, Jessee, Mumpower JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President PHILMORE TUCKER Vice-President FORREST McCOIG Secretary SUZANNE JESSEE Treasurer SHELBY MUMPOWER Sponsors MISS BROADWATER, MRS. NEELY Row 1 (left to right): JAMES ALLMAN, BOB BARKER, EILEEN BODY, DAN BUCHANAN, PATRICIA BUR- DETTE, JO ANN BURKE, FLORENCE COCHRAN Row 2: SHIRLEY COLLINS, RUSSELL COOPER, DOUGLAS DALTON, LYNDA DRAPER, JOANN DULANEY, J. E. FUGATE III, DON GILES Row 3: DON GILLIAM, HARVEY GRAHAM, BOB HAMBLEN, DOROTHY HASH, BILL HOLDING, MARGARET ANN JONES, SUZANNE JESSEE Row 1 (left to right): NILA LAMBERT, RUTH LAWSON, MARY JANE LILE, J. B. MAR- CUM, FORREST McCOIG, BUDDY McQUERY Row 2: VIRGINIA MILLER, SARAH MOLES, BETTY MULLINS, BARBARA MUMPOWER, SHELBY MUMPOWER, BETTY ORR Row 3: FRANK PANNELL, LOUIS POTTER, JOHNNY QUILLEN, HERBERT REACH, CHARLOTTE REASOR, JEAN REASOR Row 4: KATHY RENSHAW, MARTIN REVILLA, MARY RUTHERFORD, TERRY SLEMP, GWENDOLYN SMITH, MYRA SMITH Row 5: MARGIE STANLEY, BOB TAYLOR Row 6: PHYLLIS TAYLOR, PHYLLIS TOMLINSON Row 7: DANNY TRUE, PHILMORE TUCKER Row 8: JERRI ANN WELLS, SHIRLEY WOLFE Row 9: LARRY WRIGHT, STAN YONCE Not Pictured: BOB AKENS, HAROLD CLARK r ft in i A e- f) f m m+- m 1 , f n i 9 t N 2 n S C.. _i_ I i ! President J. LINCOLN KISER Vice-President JANIS REDWINE Secretary-Treasurer ROY LASTER Sponsors FAITH COX, WILMA BREWER SOPWOMM On August 26, 1953, the doors of B. S. G. swung open to sixty-three Sophomores. We went importantly to Room 20 and the Study Hall, convinced that we were the up and coming class. This year in the field of sports the boys representing our class in football were Roger Daugherty, John Dye, Jack Hill, Lincoln Kiser, Roy Laster, Dean McQuery, Jerry Neeley, Chester Palmer, Sonny Salaita, and Cammie Edmonds. The Sophomores were active in basketball and such clubs as the Key Club, Glee Club, Camera Club, Roman Club, Spanish Club, Safety Patrol, F. H. A., and Band. Kiser, Redwine, Laster SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS During the year five of our classmates: Shirley Ayers, Charlene DeBord, Herman Horton, Billy Lewis, and Virginia Umbargar dropped out of school. In reviewing our Sophomore year we feel much of our success has been due to the capable guidance of our home room teachers: Miss Brewer and Miss Cox. s s DOROTHY BARKER, SHIRLEY BENNETT, PAUL BENNETT, BARBARA BENTLEY, PATSY BURKE, JOHNNY CARTY, ANITA CLARK, ROBERTA CLARK, KENNETH COOPER, CHARLENE COX MARY HELEN DALTON, ROGER DAUGHERTY, SHIRLEY DAVIS, BETTY DULANEY, PEGGY DUNCAN, MARTHA DURHAM, JOHN DYE, CAMMY EDMONDS, ANN EDWARDS, RENA GALLIHAR. WILMA JEAN GALLIHAR, BOB GARRISON, DELORES HASH, GERALDINE HERRON, JACK HILL, SHIRLEY ISAAC, BETTY JOHNSON FAYE JOHNSON, J. LINCOLN KISER, ROY LASTER, RUBY LAWSON, SUE LIDDLE, JOHNNY MA- HAFFEY, GERALD MASON, CAROLYN MASTERS, DOUGLAS McDANIEL DEAN McQUERY, MARY JANE MESSER, NORMA MORELOCK, GEORGE MORTON, MARGARET MUMPOWER, GENE MURPHY, FRANK NEELEY, JR., JERRY NEELEY, CHESTER PALMER DOUGLAS PARRISH, HARRY PHILLIPS, SHIRLEY REASOR, JANICE REDWINE, JAMES REVILLA, GEORGE SALAITA, LORETTA SNODGRASS, CAROL WARF, SHIRLEY WILLIAMS FRESWNflN CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President BILL BETCHEY Vice-President BOBBY DEAN Secretary-Treasurer BRENDA YOUELL Sponsors MISS SCOTT, MR. STALLARD, MR. POLLY We, the ninth graders, began our first year in high school with eagerness and hopes of making our dreams realistic. We realized that to make our school days the best days of our lives we must enter the activities of our school. We have made a good start with a contribution to almost every organization for which we were eligible. We have three members in the Camera Club, four in the Safety Patrol, thirteen in the Glee Club, and fifteen in the Roman Club. When football season rolled around our grid-ironers were Buddy Anderson, Guy Buchanan, Eugene Clarkston, and Jimmy Davidson. We had a very good representation in basketball — six girls and three boys. As our freshman year closes, we feel we have made won- derful progress toward our goal of becoming better students and citizens. Much of our success we owe to the faithful guidance of our homeroom teachers: Miss Scott, Mr. Polly, and Mr. Stallard. Column 1 (top to bottom): Hershel Akens, Buddy Anderson, Ronald Ayres, Rhea Ball, Sue Begley, Bill Betchey, Guy Buchanan Column 2: Donald Bush, Ann Cabage, Carol Cavendish, Eugene Clarkston, Betty Cole, Donald Collins, Scotty Combs Column 3: Ronald Coomer, Jimmy Davidson, Bobby Dean, Sybil Dickenson, Nancy Edmonds, Kenneth Esteppe, Pauline Fields Row 1 (left to right): Martha Fisher, Billy Fletcher, Margaret Galloway, Don Garrison, Keaster Grindstaff, Nancy Hagy Row 2: Robert Hall, Yvonne Hilton, Charles Johnson, Etta Johnson, G. J. Johnson, Nell Johnson Row 3: Walter Johnson, Joyce Kirk, Joanne Lambert, Clarice Langrel, Nancy Lewis, Curtis Lockhart Row 4: Joanne Macauley, Martha McKaughan, Jean Mullins, Willie Ruth Mullins, Carol Neely, Lily Orr Row 5: Toby Perdue, Fonda Potter, Sandra Roberts Row 6: Ann Rogers, Bill Rogers, Nancy Rush Row 7: Phyllis Sizemore, Glenda Snodgrass, Jerry Tankersley Row 8: Johnny Thompson, Delores Tomlinson, Lee Trent Row 9: Phyllis Turner, Carolyn Wilson, Brenda Youell Not Pictured: Jackie Esteppe, Don Lawson, Ramon Linville, Jack Nave J Buchanan, Horton, Reasor, Price, Fugate mi QRflDt EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS President ZELMA HORTON Vice-President TEDDIE REASOR Secretary CAROLYN FUGATE Treasurer i JIMMY BUCHANAN Sponsors ______ MRS. WHITT, MRS. GIVENS, MR. GIBBS As a group, we were representatives of the usual. green horns entering high school. Our class consisted of eighty-one members. Moving from class to class was quite con- fusing, but we soon learned our way around. We were represented in the band. Some of the boys joined the Glee Club and a few went out for football. Parky Tucker served on the Safety Patrol. We were very fortunate in having very capable sponsors who have so willingly helped us during the year. Row 1 (left to right): Pauline McConnell, Carolyn Wolfe, Betty Slemp, Annette Webb, Hazel Simpson, Lillian Kinsler, Wilma Jean Boltz. Row 2: Linda Ayres, Mary Louise Holder, Betty Rutherford, Brenda Tate, Claudia Giles, Carolyn Fugate, Charlotte Sturgill, Margaret Wade. Row 3: Lee Kelly, Johnny Rutherford, Johnny Raynes, Wayne Coomer, Emory Henley. Row 4: Ray Slemp, Billy Stone, Marvin Parky Tucker, Johnny Collins, Tommy Moles, Mr. Gibbs. Not pictured: Harvey Riggs. Row 1 (left to right): Carol Callahan, Patsy Lawson, Mary Price, Joyce Kelly, Teddie Reasor, Janie Parrish. Row 2: Lutricia Grubb, Gerline Akens, Betty Sue Edwards, Marie Witt, Myrtle Hunter. Row 3: Mrs. Whitt, Margie Witt, Reka Akens, Barbara Hood, Phyllis Stanley, Rebecca Grindstaff. Row 4: Lewis Williams, Edmond Allman, Ted Dulaney, Billy Cochran, Tommy Fleenor. Row 1 (left to right): Alma Hartsock, Jean Hood, Betty Woosley, Betty Hartsock, Clara Wilson, Jean Kilgore, Betty Webb. Row 2: Judy Sanders, Ann Lane, Nita Stevens, Dorothy Powers, Ruth Poff, Zelma Horton, Nancy Livingston. Row 3: Betty Ballengee, Buddy Fulmer, Jim Buchanan, Dicky Fogg, Wayne Trent, Peggy Livesay, Mary Ann Smith. Row 4: Mrs. Givens, Wayne Lewis, Billie Joe Blanton, Charles Morgan, Jack Dulaney, Charles Horton. i “ ■ Jl Front row, (left to right): E. H. Johnson, Doug McDaniel, Anne Rogers, Nell Johnson, Sammy McChesney, Judy McColgan, Joyce Cochran, Nita Giles, Anne Liddle, Betty Johnson, Shirley Witt, Johnny Carty. Second row: Jane Draper, Carol Daugherty, Pa- tricia Salaita, Dickey Stone, Fay Lovens, Anna Lee Witt, Anne Broadwater, Tommy Pierce, Josh Sandt, Susan Kilbourne, Pat Burdette, Claudia Giles, Brenda Tate, Martha McKaughan, Myra Smith, Shelby Mumpower, J. E. Fugate, Margaret Lee Kiser, Jane Fair Johnson, Ralph Shuler, Eddie Jo Duffy, John D. Williams, Wynn Rose, Dickie Johnson, Joyce Bailey, Billy Stone, Jerry Esteppe, Doug Dalton, Nancy Edmonds, Brenda Youell. Third row: Nancy Sturgill, Jane Midkiff, Janice Redwine, Sue Liddle, Joanne Macauley, Kathy Renshaw, Lynda Draper, Eileen Body, Betsy Witt, Hershel Johnson, David Barker, Terry Slemp, Carol Fugate, Betty Cole, Curtis Ellison, Kenneth Esteppe, Lily Orr, Carol Neely, Johnny Wilson, Mason Collier, Mary Anne Gibson. Drum Major: Evelyn Dye. Majorettes: Anne Edwards, Virginia ' Miller, Kay Kiser, Betty Sue Edwards, Shirley Davis, Margaret Mumpower and Jane Felts. Not pictured: Roger Daugherty, Carolyn Wolfe BAND Director: MRS. SAM H. McCHESNEY Drum Major and Majorettes A. Edwards B. Edwards Kiser McColgan Cochran Davis Mumpower Felts Miller Drum Major: Dye Future Majorettes: McChesney, Kiser, Fugate, Pannell, Giles, Davis State Joaa I I : The blue and gold flashed as the band marched down the street keeping step to the stirring tempo. The crowds cheered, and we knew that was one of our most exciting ( moments. Out in front were our acrobats, Judy McColgan and Joyce Cochran; our pert drum major, Evelyn Dye; and eight majorettes, Jane Felts, Virginia Miller, Margaret Mumpower, Ann Edwards, Betty Sue Edwards, Kay Kiser, Shirley Davis, and Carolyn Wolfe. On October 10, the band participated in the Bristol Band Festival and was one of the twelve bands which received a Division I rating. Five of our members were selected for All-State : Betsy Witt, Hershel Johnson, David Barker, and Joanne Macauley from High School, and Carol Daugherty from the seventh grade. We have had a very successful year under the patient guidance of Mr. and Mrs. McChesney and the help of our Band Mothers Association. OFFICERS Captain MYRA SMITH 1st Lieutenant HERSHEL JOHNSON 2nd Lieutenant _____ BETSY WITT Sergeant Major .___ DAVID BARKER BAND APPEARANCES Home Football Games Norton Football Game Wise Football Game Coeburn Football Game Saltville Football Game Bristol Band Festival Two Christmas Parades P. O. W. Welcome Home Parade Twenty Members in Southlanders Concert Five All State Members Nine Members in Spanish Play Hearts and Flowers Valentine Program game ' Christmas Parade Bristol Band Festival Row 1 (left to right): Jean Reasor, Martha Gilly, Evelyn Dye, Lily Orr, Phyllis Taylor, Virginia Miller, Etta Johnson, Patricia Burdette, Brenda Youell, Janice Redwine, Loretta Snodgrass, Kathy Renshaw, Charlotte Reasor, Sue Liddle, Rhea Ball, Shirley Reasor, Ann Cabage, Carrie Lou Jeter, Betty Sue Grubb. Row 2: Dorothy Hash, Shelby Mumpower, Joan Pennington, Suzanne Jessee, Jerri Ann Wells, Ruth Kelly, Ruth Lawson, Margaret Mumpower, Barbara Mumpower, Shirley Isaac, Nancy Edmonds, Betty Orr, Joanne Macauley, Lynda Draper, Charlene Cox, Tommye Branham, Ann Edwards, Dorothy Barker, Fonda Potter, Jane Felts, Betsy Witt, Myra Smith. Row 3: Billy Cochran, Don Giles, Charles Garrison, Kenneth Esteppe, G. J. Johnson, Roy Laster, Johnny Mahaffey, Jack Shepherd, Bobby Hamblen, John Dye, Jerry Shepherd, George Salaita, Roger Daugherty, Parky Tucker, Forrest McCoig, Stan Yonce, Jack Sizemore, Billy Stone, Lewis Williams, Mr. Gibbs. Row 4: Wayne Slemp, Frank Panned, Jack Hill, Guy Buchanan, James Ayres, Cammie Edmonds, George Litton, Gary Clark, Philmore Tucker, Jerry Neeley, Johnny Boston, Lewis Potter, Jack Mahan, Doug Dalton, Hershel Johnson, Dan True, Russell Cooper, Bill Holding, Dan Buchanan, J. E. Fugate, Lincoln Kiser, Garnett Gilliam, Ken Myers. GUI CLUB Gilliam, Miller, Potter, Litton, Mahan Director JACK H. GIBBS Accompanist BETTY SUE GRUBB GLEE CLUB OFFICERS ..... LOUIS POTTER GEORGE LITTON VIRGINIA MILLER GARNETT GILLIAM ..... JACK MAHAN President Vice President ... Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-arms GLEE CLUB PERFORMANCES Caroling for Student Body Hearts and Flowers Student Assembly PTA Kiwanis Club Trinity Methodist Church Class Sermon I Sizemore, Myers, Litton, Snodgrass, Gilliam Myers, Snodgrass, Gilliam, Holding counting the shekels. KtY CLUB OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-arms - — GARNETT GILLIAM . JIM SNODGRASS GEORGE LITTON KEN MYERS ... JACK SIZEMORE KEY CLUB PROJECTS 1. Supervised Kiwanis Singing Convention concession 2. Safety tape was put on bicycles 3. Sponsored a southeastern assembly program 4. Lined off football field for all home games 5. Distributed March of Dimes cards in which $334 was collected 6. Cleaned and shellacked club house floor 7. Collected toys and clothing and delivered Christ- mas baskets The Key Club has been organized at Big Stone Gap High School for eight years. Six delegates from our Club were sent to the District Convention in Louisville where Forrest McCoig took the top honor in the Talent Contest. The Board of Directors this year consisted of: Senior — Charles Garrison; Junior — Bill Holding; Sophomore — Kenneth Cooper. Our Annual Charter Banquet held in March was a great success. The banquet is the high-light of every Key Club year. Representative Wampler was our guest speaker. We wish to extend our thanks to Ross Tilley, who has been our advisor, and the Kiwanis Club who sponsors us each year. Column 1 (top to bottom): Jack Mahan, Martin Revilla, Ronald Kelly, Frank Pannell, James Ayres, Wayne Slemp, Charles Garrison, Bob Hamblen. Column 2: Stan Yonce, Russell Cooper, Forrest McCoig, J. Lincoln Kiser, Ken- neth Cooper, Roger Daugherty, William Hold- ing, Jim Snodgrass, George Litton, Kenneth Myers, Jack Sizemore, Garnett Gilliam SAPLTY PATROL Row 1 (let to right): Carol Warf, Fonda Potter, Janice Redwine, Nancy Edmonds, Toby Perdue, Phyllis Taylor, Lily Orr, Lynda Draper, Ann Marie Jeter. Row 2: Mr. Gibbs, Bill Holding, John Dye, Gerald Taylor, Parky Tucker, Garnett Gilliam, Jack Hill, George Litton, Stan Yonce, Jerry Potter, Jimmy Hill, Jack Mahan Captain JACK MAHAN Lieutenant BILL HOLDING Sponsor JACK H. GIBBS Row 1 (left to right): Martha Gil ly, Janice Redwine, Gail McDaniel, Shirley Bennett, Loretta Snodgrass. Row 2: Phyllis Taylor, Tommye Branham, Charlene Cox, Barbara Bentley, Churchill Akens. Row 3: Patsy Burke, Margie Stanley, Carolyn Wilson, Mrs. Horne. Row 4: Carol Warf, Shirley Isaac, Yvonne Hilton, Joyce Franks, Jerri Wells, Phyllis Snodgrass, Virginia Kelly, Glenda Snodgrass, Delores Tomlinson, Betty Orr, Nila Lambert. Not Pictured: Rhea Ball, Joyce Kirk, Ann Cabage President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Program Chairman Sponsor OFFICERS CHURCHILL AKENS MARGIE STANLEY PHYLLIS TAYLOR SHIRLEY ISAAC VIRGINIA KELLY BETTY ORR MRS. KATHLEEN HORNE Stanley, Isaac, Akens, Kelly, Taylor, Orr A sewing lesson Christmas for the underprivileged The Future Homemakers of America is an organization of students studying homemaking in junior and senior high schools. Eight general purposes of this organization are: 1. to further interest in home economics 2. to emphasize the importance of home membership 3. to promote a growing appreciation of the joys of home- making 4. to work for good home and family life for all 5. to encourage democracy in home and community life 6. to foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life 7. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation 8. to promote international good will Two of our outstanding projects this year were: 1. to distribute Christmas packages among several under- privileged children in the grades 2. to serve at the club house C. BASCOM SLEMP MEMORIAL LIBRARY RIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA Row 1 (left to right): Martha Fisher, Delores Hash, Carol Warf, Janice Redwine, Sue Liddle, Nancy Edmonds, Nancy Hagy. Row 2: Phyllis Turner, Carol Neeley, Shirley Isaac, Margaret Mumpower, Fonda Potter, Joanne Macauley, Peggy Duncan. Row 3: Joanne Lambert, Sandra Roberts, Betty Cole, Phyllis Sizemore, Florence Cochran, Barbara Bentley, Virginia Miller. Row 4: Miss Dingus, Billy Betchey, Don Garrison, Herbert Reach, Roger Daugherty, Cammie Edmonds Betchey, Miller, Isaac, Neeley ROMAN CLUB President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor VIRGINIA MILLER ... CAROL NEELEY _ SHIRLEY ISAAC ..... BILL BETCHEY .... LORA DINGUS The Roman Club ' s membership consists of those pupils now taking Latin I and Latin II. Our special project of service to the school and community this year was managing the drive for the sale of Tuberculosis and Easter Seals through our school. NEW MEMBERS OLD MEMBERS Bill Betchey Florence Cochran Betty Cole Nancy Edmonds Martha Fisher Don Garrison Nancy Hagy Joanne Macauley Carol Neely Fonda Potter Herbert Reach Sandra Roberts Phyllis Sizemore Phyllis Turner David Barker Barbara Bently Roger Daugherty Peggy Duncan Betty Dulaney Cammy Edmonds Dorothy Hash Shirley Isaac Sue Liddle Virginia Miller Margaret Mumpower Shirley Reasor Janice Redwine Carol Warf Smith, Cooper, Dye, Litton LOS CONOUISTfiDOFLS President RUSSELL COOPER Vice President JOHN DYE Secretary MYRA SMITH Treasurer GEORGE LITTON Sponsor BILLIE JEAN SCOTT The Spanish Club of 1953-54 held its first meeting early in October to elect officers for the year. Shortly after we had reorganized, our sponsor. Miss Scott attended the Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Conference, at Cumberland College, where she gave a talk on Spanish activities at Big Stone Gap High School. The big event of the year came just before Christmas when the club presented a program depicting a Christmas scene in a Spanish nightclub. Russell Cooper acted as master of ceremonies, and kept the show rolling as he introduced the individual Spanish celebrities and entertainers. A two-cent amusement tax was collected from each of the students who attended. This money was saved and used for a Spanish Fiesta later in the year. After examinations, the second year class held a meeting for the initia- tion of the first year group, including Joan Pennington, Phyllis Snodgrass, Anne Edwards, Jo Ann Burke, Kathy Renshaw, Lynda Draper, Margaret Anne Jones, Shirley Wolfe, Mary Jane Lile, Myra Smith, and Johnny Dye. The new members were required to do special prearranged tasks after which refreshments were served. Scond year members are: Margaret Kiser, Johnny Boston, Pat Burdette, Hershel Johnson, Forrest McCoig, Russell Cooper, Jerry Esteppe, Doug Dalton, Carrie Lou Jeter, Evelyn Dye, Nancy Buchanan, Betsy Witt, Betty Sue Grubb, and last but not least, George Litton. Gerald Taylor and Jim Snodgrass are honorary members. South of The Rio Row 1 (left to right): Patricia Burdette, Betsy Witt, Myra Smith, Margaret Phillips, Johnny Boston, John Dye. Row 2: Evelyn Dye, Nancy Buchanan, Mary Jane Lile. Row 3: Phyllis Snodgrass, George Litton, Douglas Dalton. Row 4: Betty Sue Grubb, Kathy Renshaw, Jo Ann Burke, Hershel Johnson. Row 5: Carrie Lou Jeter, Ann Edwards, Forrest McCoig. Row 6: Russell Cooper, Lynda Draper, Jim Snodgrass. Row 7: Joan Pennington, Miss Scott, Margaret Jones, Jerry Esteppe. Row 1, top to bottom: Jack Mahan, Danny Buchanan, Shirley Isaac, John Dye. Row 2: Brenda Youell, Nancy Edmonds, Shirley Reasor, Charlotte Reasor. Row 3: Mr. Gibbs, Virginia Miller, Tommye Branham, Martha Gilly. Row 4: Carrie Lou Jeter, Betsy Witt, Betty Sue Grubb, Niggie Dye. Row 5: Jean Reasor, Lynda Draper, Fonda Potter, Row 6: Jim Snodgrass, Nila Lambert, Shirley Wolfe, Johnny Carty CDhfRfl CLUB President MARTHA GILLY Vice President EVELYN NIGGIE DYE Secretary LYNDA DRAPER Treasurer SHIRLEY REASOR Sponsor JACK H. GIBBS The Camera Club, one of the most active clubs in school, has been very successful in raising money to help the seniors on their way to the Nation ' s Capitol. Under the capable direction of Mr. Jack H. Gibbs we have worked diligently throughout the year to reach our goal. The funds were raised by various methods. We sold peanuts at the football games, candy and soft drinks at the basketball games and had bake sales. One of our most successful projects this year was the selling of chrysanthemums at the home-coming game. We also sold Christmas corsages before the holiday season which brought an even greater profit. Twenty-five students are now members of this worth- while club. 1 Sightseers PICTURES ARE FROM W 5 OB Left to right: Faye Wilson, Pat Houchins, Barbara Bishop, Peggy Reach, Mary Jane Robinette, Lida Faye Dickenson, Marcella Wright, Joyce Sargent, Harriet Holton, Patsy Masters, Sue Midkiff. Row 2: Bill Locke, Fred Statzer, Joyce Dulaney, Joan Sargent, Mr. Gibbs, Miss Dingus, Harold Wright, Patricia Wilson, Ray Seale, Jimmy Miller, Johnny Bradburne „ B Home SPONSORS Jack H. Gibbs Lora Dingus THE CREW Navigator JOHNNY BOSTON Conductor RONNIE KELLY Doctor _ WAYNE SLEMP Nurse CARRIE LOU JETER Baggage Master CARL GILES MEMBERS Shelby Ball Nancy Buchanan Joyce Franks Martha Gilly Carrie Lou Jeter Joyce Ann Jones Ruth Kelly Phyllis Tomlinson James Ayers Roscoe Ball Johnny Boston Jerry Esteppe Charles Garrison Carl Giles Sonny Horner Hershel Johnson Ronald Kelly Jack Mahan Jack Sizemore Wayne Slemp We go to church Row 1 (left to right): Charles Garrison, Gerald Taylor, George Litton, Ronnie Kelly, Wayne Slemp, Don McQuery, James Allman, Ken Myers, Bill Holding, Philmore Tucker, Johnny Dorton. Row 2: Sonny Horner, Tommye Branham, Betty Orr, Norma Morelock, Nell Johnson, Nila Lambert, Margaret Mumpower, Suzanne Jessee, Martha Gilly, Barbara Mumpower, Carrie Lou Jeter, Betty Sue Grubb, Forrest McCoig. Row 3: Vernon Polly, Don Giles, Chester Palmer, Gary Clark, Garnett Gilliam, Jack Mahan, Johnny Boston, Martin Revilla, Jim Snodgrass, Jack Sizemore Henry Spangler, Coach Stallard. VflRSin CLUB President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-arms Sponsor KEN MYERS DON McQUERY . GARNETT GILLIAM .... SUZANNE JESSEE ... JOHNNY DORTON BURCHELL STALLARD Dorton, Gilliam, Jessee, McQuery, Myers The Varsity Club, which was originally called the Monogram Club, was organized in 1932. To become a member, a student must earn a letter as manager, as a cheerleader, or in a sport. This year there was a return of twenty-eight old members. After basketball season was over, there were added sixteen new members. They are.- Betty Sue Grubb, Carrie Lou Jeter, Betsy Witt, Nell Johnson, Faye Johnson, Betty Orr, Norma Morelock, Russell Cooper, Buddy Anderson, Charles Garrison, Wayne Slemp, Henry Spangler, Martin Revilla, Bill Holding, Jim Snodgrass, and Jimmy Stewart. Dorton, Half-back Coach Stallard B. S. G. McQuery, Tackle Row 1 (left to right): Charles Garrison, (Manager), Buddy McQuery, Sonny Horner, Jimmy Davidson, Dean McQuery, Roy Laster, Sonny Salaita, Johnny Dorton, James Allman, Henry Spangler. Row 2: Asst. Coach — Vernon Polly, Stan Yonce, Larry Wright, Jim Stewart, Jack Sizemore, Jim Snodgrass, Cammie Edmonds, Wayne Slemp, Gerald Taylor, Ronald Kelly, Forrest McCoig. Row 3: Chester Palmer, Guy Buchanan, Gene Clarkston, Jack Hill, Buddy Anderson, J. Lincoln Kiser, Roger Daugherty, Rus- sell Cooper, William (Bill) Holding, Don McQuery, Coach — Burchell Stallard. Row 4: Don Giles, Herbert Reach, Frank Pannell, Martin Revilla, John Boston, Ken Myers, George Litton, Philmore Tucker, Garnett Gilliam. Not pictured: Jerry Neeley Allman, End B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. DORTON GILES REGIONAL PLAYOFF 7 Saltville 14 ON THE ALL-DISTRICT TEAM Litton, Guard SCHEDULE AND SCORES 27 Gate City 41 St. Charles 46 Norton 27 E. S. G. 25 Clintwood 42 St. Paul 38 Wise 14 Appalachia 6 Coeburn GILLIAM PALMER HOLDING REVILLA The Champs receive football jackets HORNER KELLY LITTON McCOIG McQUERY MYERS SIZEMORE SLEMP SNODGRASS TAYLOR TUCKER SPANGLER f OOTBALL On August 15th Coach Stallard issued a call for football recruits. Fifty boys answered his call includ- ing thirteen lettermen. After much hard work the Buccaneers, rounded into shape, were ready for their first game. On September 4th the Gate City Blue Devils invaded Big Stone and were defeated in a sea of mud. The following week the Bucs did not have a scheduled game. On September 18th St. Charles came to Big Stone and were walloped 41-0. Then at Norton the Black Raiders fell before them to the tune of 46-2. On Nov. 2nd the East Stone Tigers came to town with upset in mind but were promptly turned back 27-0 with everyone on the bench getting into the battle. The following Friday at Clintwood the Bucs had their first big game. The Buccaneers were held to 7-0 in the first half but came back the second half and defeated the Green Wave 25-7. Next week the St. Paul Deacons came to Big Stone and were soundly trounced 42-0 in a very rugged game. The following Friday the Buccaneers journeyed to Wise and for the first time in five years Big Stone was victorious. The Indians were scalped 38-13. The biggest and only obstacle in the Buccaneers ' way for the District VIII Championship now was Appalachia, always their keenest rival. The Bucs scored in the first quarter and were ahead 7-0 at the half. The Bulldogs scored in the third quarter on a lucky pass but missed the point. The Buccaneers scored again and left the field victorious for the first time in eight years with a score of 14-6. On November 6th the Buccaneers went to Coeburn for the last game of the regular season. The Bucs were defeated for the first time in seven games by the close margin of 7-6. The Regional Championship Game with Saltville of District VII was played at Saltville on a rain soaked field. Several thousand fans witnessed the best game of the season. All the scoring was made in the first half. The game ended with a Saltville victory and a score 14-7. The starting line-up usually consisted of Tucker — Center, Myers and Litton — guards, McQuery and Holding — tackles, Allman and Kelly — ends, McCoig and Dorton — half-backs, Gilliam — fullback, and Taylor — quarterback. These and twelve other boys were awarded letters and Championship certificates of District VIII. The Championship Trophy was presented later in the school year. The four B. S. G. players making All-District Team were Dorton, Litton, McQuery, and Allman. As a token of appreciation for a splendid Buccaneer team, the football season was climaxed by a special assembly program in which Mr. Bill Holding presented blue and gold jackets to the lettermen and coaches in behalf of friends and merchants of Big Stone Gap. The Championship was a definite result of willingness to win; the unity of the boys and coaches, Bur- chell Stallard and Vernon Polly; along with the full co-operation of Mr. Horne, our Principal, and the entire student body. c i, Coach Stallard gives a lesson in a hand-off from Chubby Taylor to Joltin ' Johnny Dorton while Gilliam and Giles look on. Taylor, Dorton, Gilliam, and McCoig pose. Pushing the sled to improve our blocking A lesson in blocking given to Sizemore by the coach. The to be blockers watch. Some of us who worked hard to make the team Champs “Ref, get out of Joitir Johnny ' s way . . Beak on the loose Dorton scores AN CL-E CHEERLEADERS Betty Sue Grubb, Betsy Witt, Tommye Branham, Martha Gilly, and Carrie Lou Jeter Flipping the coin at the Appalachia game Giles is stopped Who has the ball??? Kelly blocks We did itl BOY ' S BfiSKtT BALL Coeburn E. S. G. Gate City Wise St. Paul Pound Norton E. S. G. 36 33 41 58 53 58 50 43 50 SCHEDULE Appalachia 54 Coeburn 40 E. S. G 60 Gate City 42 Wise 50 Pound 68 Norton 47 Clintwood 55 Appalachia 54 AND SCORES B. S. G. 58 B. S. G. 59 B. S. G. 56 B. S. G. 64 B. S. G. 51 B. S. G. 54 B. S. G. 54 B. S. G 45 B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. B. S. G. Tournament Coach - VERNON POLLY This year the Buccaneers had their best team in tour years under the excellent coach- ing of Vernon Polly. Due to the prolonged football season, the Bucs got off to a slow start losing four out of their first six games, but for the rest of the season they kept their record even. The highlights of the season came with the upset of Wise 53-50, and the stomping of E. S. G. 59-43. The starting line-up usually consisted of Johnny Boston — Captain and Center, Jack Mahan and James Allman, forwards; Larry Wright and George Litton, guards. These with Sonny Horner, Jim Snodgrass, Russell Cooper, Buddy Anderson received letters. Kneeling (left to right): Charles Garrison (Manager), Coach Vernon Polly, James Ayres (Manager). Standing: Jack Shepherd, James Revilla, Russell Cooper, Jim Snodgrass, Jack Mahan, James Allman, Johnny Boston, Martin Revilla, Jimmy (Buddy) Anderson, George Litton, Larry Wright, Sonny Horner. r m Y SCHEDULE AND SCORES B. S. G. 26 Appalachia 27 B. S. G. 51 Coeburn 50 B. S. G. 29 Coeburn 52 B. S. G. 53 East Stone Gap 63 B. S. G. 48 East Stone Gap 69 B. S. G. 67 Norton 56 B. S. G. 45 Gate City 61 B. S. G. 50 Gate City 77 B. S. G. 54 Wise 69 B. S. G. 65 Wise 61 B. S. G. 33 Pound 85 B. S. G. 47 St. Paul 52 B. S. G. 47 Clintwood 48 B. S. G. 71 Pound 78 B. S. G. 43 Appalachia 30 B. S. G. 55 Norton 53 Coach - BURCHELL STALLARD The day basketball season opened Coach Stallard had a large number of girls eager to play ball. Although the team was not always a winning one, it was a fighting one. With this year ' s experience we hope to have a more successful team next year. Those who played the required number of quarters to receive a letter were: Forwards: Nila Lambert, Doris Morelock, Nell Johnson, Margaret Mumpower; Guards: Norma Morelock, Faye Johnson, Betty Orr; and Barbara Mumpower lettered as Manager. Others who were members of the team are: Forwards: Ann Rogers, Carolyn Wilson. Guards: Vir- ginia Miller, Nancy Hagy, Fonda Potter, Charlotte Reasor, Phyllis Sizemore, and Patsy Burke. ii . pn i $V ' jl 1 . 1 : 1 r .V I viv jjj T A Left to Right: Car.olyn Wilson, Phyllis Sizemore, Norma Morelock, Nell Johnson, Nila Lambert, Doris Ann Morelock, Margaret Mumpower, Barbara Mumpower (Manager), Margie Stanley, Betty Orr, Fonda Potter, Patsy Burke, Charlotte Reasor, Nancy Hagy, Virginia Miller, Burchell Stallard (Coach) THE QUEEN Evelyn Niggie Dye The out-going Queen and King, Peggy Reach and Gerald Taylor, with Patsy Masters, Maid of Honor. Carrie Lou Jeter, Garnet Gilliam, and Gary Clark are officiating at the crowning. THE KING Garnett Beaky Gilliam Scenes from the Prom where the Juniors and their guests tripped the light fantastic. Ann and Johnny Most Studious ... ... . MARY JANE LILE RUSSEL COOPER Best Looking MYRA SMITH STAN YONCE Most Bashful FLORENCE COCHRAN BUDDY McQUERY Most Conceited ANN EDWARDS JOHNNY DORTON Friendliest . 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Big S tone Gap, Virginia MATZ DEPARTMENT STORE Big Stone Gap Virginia POWELL FURNITURE CO. It Pays To Trade At Powell ' s Phone 8 Big Stone Gap Virginia G. J. JOHNSON JEWELERS and EUNICE ' S BEAUTY SHOP MONTE VISTA STEWART ' S MEN SHOP Everything for the Man • HOTEL Big Stone Gap Virginia “Best Food In Town W. J. MILLER, Manager • CENTRAL SUPPLY COMPANY of VIRGINIA Incorporated Big Stone Gap Virginia C. R. STRONG, President Andover Virginia MIKE ' S GENERAL SUPPLY AUTOMOTIVE JOBBERS Phone 100 • Phone 176 Big Stone Gap Virginia Big Stone Gap Virginia THE SHELL CORNER LONG ' S GARAGE Big Stone Gap Virginia R. B. WILLIAMS, Manager Phone 51 JOE ' S FRUIT MARKET Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Big Stone Gap Virginia Big Stone Gap Virginia DAUGHERTY ' S GROCERY Phone 299 Big Stone Gap Virginia DeVAULTS Dealers in Athletic Equipment Bristol Virginia GIBSON LUMBER COMPANY Appalachia, Virginia Everything To Build With Phone 1 1 7 KELLY MOTOR COMPANY JAMES B. KELLY - Owner Authorized Dealers Plymouth, Dodge Cars and Trucks Phone 85 Big Stone Gap, Virginia PREVENT FOREST FIRES They Destroy: Timber — Soil — Wildlife You Can Prevent Them If You: Break Your Match Crush Your Cigarette Drown Your Campfire THE VIRGINIA COAL AND IRON COMPANY Big Stone Gap, Virginia HARCOURT and COMPANY Manufacturing — Jewelers KILBOURNE MOTOR Stationers and Engravers Louisville Kentucky COMPANY HERFF-JONES ☆ COMPANY DESIGNERS and MANUFACTURERS of School and College Jewelry Graduation Announcements Medals, Cups, and Trophies Big Stone Gap, Virginia Indianapolis Indiana Dealer ' s License No. 1709 LONESOME PINE REGIONAL LIBRARY 3 1720 00931 9647 For Reference Not to be taken from this room UJ cc 3 cc c 5§ o w CO II