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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1957 volume:

FOREWORD We. the Seniors of 1957, invite you to travel with us down the path— thiuugh the memories of Big Stone Gap High School— in this edition of the SCHOOL BELL. As your feet fly down the steps at 3 : 35 ; run laps around the gym track; dig up turf on the gridiron; tramp up Washington Monu- ment; walk gaily over hills picking daisies; march 120 down Wood Avenue; and sedately march to Pomp and Circumstance ; you will— as we have- left your footprints and your hearts in Big Stone Gap High School. PRESENTED BY THE SENIORS of BIG STONE GAP HIGH SCHOOL BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA C. BASCOM SLEMP MEMORIAL LIBRARY BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA —footprints of spring in Wise County— —and in the beautiful Powell Valley— —a part of our rich heritage— —the school in an imprint of summer— 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! —and then in winter— vj cl h T J T W Bf F g i f ¥ i r jjl: 1 j - 111 Jfj THE BIG STONE GAP HIGH SCHOOL BAND DMflTIOn TO THE BIG STONE GAP HIGH SCHOOL BAND which has been excellently directed by Mrs. McChesney, which has won recognition for our school and fame for itself, which has filled our hearts with pride on the concert stage with strains from Sousa and Yoder, which has thrilled us on the gridiron as it played the Star Spangled Banner, we dedicate this, the twenty-eighth edition of the SCHOOL BELL. Mims™™ Dr. J. J. Kelly, Jr., has ably served as Division Superin- tendent of Wise County Schools for a number of years ond has diligently sought ways of improving them. He has an A. B. degree from Washington and Lee University and a L. L. D. degree from Milligan College. MRS. PATSY ARNOLD MR. W. D RICHMOND Mr. Harley Stallard, our Principal, whose enthusiasm for work and friendliness and genuine interest in students, has given him a unique place in our school. He attended Mil- ligan College and has a B. S. degree from Radford College and a M. S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Mrs. Patsy Arnold, The Principal ' s secretary, is a gradu- ate of Appalachia High School. Mr. W. D. Richmond, Director of Instruction in the Wise County schools, has a B. S. degree from Emory and Henry College and a M. A. degree from Duke University. He did other graduate work at Columbia University, Peabody Col- lege, and the University of Virginia. He has contributed much to our progress in the educational field. The School Board consists of Mr. James C. Lipps, Glade- ville District; Dr. Frank E. Handy, Chairman of the Board, Richmond District; Mr. Earl Hilton, Lipps District; and Mr. E. D. Ireson, Roberson District. MR. HARLEY STALLARD BROADWATER BROOKS COX MISS SARAH BROADWATER, a Junior Sponsor, has a B. A. degree from Hollins College and teaches Algebra 9 and 10 and Civics 12. MRS. WILMA BROOKS, with a B. S. degree from Lincoln Memorial Uni- versity, is a sophomore adviser and teaches Algebra 9, Math 8, Business Arithmetic, Physics, and History of Wise County. She is also a co-sponsor of the Hi-Y Club. MISS FAITH COX holds a B. S. degree from Radford College and teaches English 8, 11, and History 10 and 11. She is a sophomore adviser and co-sponsor of the Hi-Y Club. MISS LORA DINGUS, who has an A. B. from Emory and Henry, is the sponsor of the Senior Class, Roman Club, W„OB, and the School Bell. She teaches Latin, Chemistry, Trig- ncmetry, Plane and Solid Geometry, and Advanced Algebra. MR PETE DORTON teaches Distributive Education and sponsors its club. He has a B. S. degree from East Tennessee State College. MR. JACK GIBBS, who directs the Glee Club and sponsors the Safety Patrol, W 9 OB, Camera Club, and an Eighth Grade, holds a B. S. degree from Appalachian State Teachers College. He is Guidance Director and teaches Biology. MISS MILDRED GILLIAM, a graduate of Emory and Henry College with a B. S. degree, teaches English 8 and 9 and is an adviser for an Eighth Grade. MRS. KATHLEEN K. HORNE, with a B. S. from William and Mary College, teaches Home Economics and Enrichment 8. She is manager of the school lunchroom and sponsors the F H. A. MISS HELEN HOWARD teaches Physical Education and Civics HOWARD MADDUX McCHESNEY POLLY READ DINGUS DORTON GIBBS GILLIAM 8 and is an Eighth Grade adviser. She holds a B. S. degree from Lincoln Memorial University. MR. CECIL MADDUX, with a B. S. degree from East Tennessee State College, teaches Science 8 and Math 8. He sponsors a Freshman class and is assistant football and basketball coach. MRS. VIRGINIA McCHESNEY, who is our band director, attended Virginia Intermont College and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. MR. VERNON POLLY, the boy ' s Basketball coach, teaches Civics 8, Geography, and Science 8. He spon- sors a Freshman class and has a B. S. degree from Lincoln Memorial University. MISS ILOE READ, with a B. A. degree from Carson-Newman College, teaches English 8, 10, and 12. She is a sponsor of a Fresh- man-Junior class. MISS BILLIE JEAN SCOTT h as an A. B. degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She is the Librarian and teaches Spanish 11 and 12 and Enrichment 8. She sponsors the Los Conquistadores and the Jolly Roger. MR. BURCHELL STALLARD is our football coach and Junior Varsity Basketball coach. He has a B. S. degree from Milligan College and a M. A. degree from George Peabody College. He teaches Science 9, Driving, and Physical Education. MRS. BETH WENDELL, with a B. S. and a M. S. de- gree from the University of Tennessee, sponsors the V. O. T. Club and teaches Vocational Office Train- ing, and Typing II. MRS. EVELYN WHITT, an Eighth Grade adviser, teaches General Business, Typing I, and Bookkeeping. She has a B. S. degree from Mary Washington College. SCOTT STALLARD WENDELL WHITT PERDUE, HAGY, GARRISON, MACAULEY, POTTER Macauley, Garrison, Jackson, Campbell OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY . .. TREASURER SPONSOR Jack Campbell Don Garrison Joanne Macauley Barbara Jackson . Lora E. Dingus RONALD EVERETTE AYRES The mildest manners with the brav- est mind. Jolly Roger Staff 2; D E. Club 4; W OB (Conductor). OLIVIA RHEA BALL A daughter of the gods, divinely small, and most divinely fair. Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4 (Lt. 3, Copt. 4); W 9 OB ; Varsity Club 4; Roman Club 1; Los Conquistodores 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Jolly Roger Staff 3 (News Editor). SYLVIA SUE BEGLEY A faithful and true friend is a liv- ing treasure. Glee Club 3, 4; V.O.T. Club 4 (Secretary). GUY WILLARD BUCHANAN A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. Football I, 2, 3. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 4 ; Glee Club 1; Fire Fighters 2, 3, 4; D.E. Club 4 (Treas. 4 1 ; W p OB JACK DEATON CAMPBELL Dependability is the key to success. Class President 3, 4; D.E. Club 4 (Pres. 4); Fire Fighters 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Key Club 4 (Director 4); Camera Club 3, 4 ; W g OB. ELIZABETH LOUISE COLE In her very quietness there is charm. Roman Club 1; Spanish Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. RUDOLPH DONALD COLLINS Smooth is the water where the brook runs deep. Football 3, 4; Varsity Club 4 (Presi- dent 4V ALAN SCOTT COMBS The wise man grows happiness un- der his feet. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3; Track 3; Varsity Club 4; D.E. Club 4; Fire Fighters 4 ; W OB; Roman Club 1. HARRY RONALD COOMER I am a man; I deem nothing hu- man alien to me. Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Mgr. 3); Varsity Club 3, 4; D. E. Club 4 (Parliamen- tarian); WpOB. NANCEY BELLE EDMONDS Enthusiasm is life lit up and shin- ing. School Bell Staff 4 (Business Mana- ger); Jolly Roger Staff 1 (Reporter); Basketball Manager 3; Varsity Club 3, 4; Safety Patrol 1, 2; WpOB; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; All State Band 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (2nd Lt. 3, Capt. 4); Hi-Y Club 3, 4 (Historian 3, Reporter 4); Camera Club 1, 2, 3. 4 (Sec. 3); Roman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. SYBIL LORETTA DICKENSON A pleasing combination of worth and wit. Spanish Club 3, 4 (Reporter 4); Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Jolly Roger Staff 4 (Typ- ist); WpOB. CARLOS JACK ESTEP If worries were the cause of death, I should live forever. Football 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Los Con- quistadores 3, 4; Fire Fighters 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Varsity Club 4; All State Band 4; WpOB (Doctor). FRANCES PAULINE FIELDS ' ' The force of her own merit makes her own way. Los Conquistadores 1; V.O.T. 4 (Par- liamentarian);- Hi-Y Club 4 MARGARET ELOUISE GALLOWAY Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Glee Club 4; V.O.T. Club 4 (His- torian 4); W jOB DONALD LEROY GARRISON He gave the people of his best. Roman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Honorary Member 3, 4); Key Club 2, 3, 4 (Director 3, Vice Pres. 4); Class Vice President 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; All District Football 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 4 ; School Bell Staff 4 (Sports Editor ' ; Boys State,- W OB; Fire Fighters 3. KEASTER DAVID GRINDSTAFF Honor and truth and mankind, these are the things that stand. Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Shop 2, 3, 4. NANCY LOUISE HAGY None but herself can be her equal. School Bell Staff 3, 4 (Editor 4, Associate Business Mgr. 3); W OB; Jolly Roger Staff 3, 4 (Reporter 3, Typist 4); Basketball 1, 2, 3; Var- sity Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Roman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 2, Hon- orary Member 3, 4,); Camera Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4); Hi-Y Club 3, 4 (Chaplain 3, 4); F.H.A. Club 4 (Treasurer 4); Band 4; Girls State (Supreme Court Justice!; Safety Pa- trol 2, 3; Valedictorian. BARBARA FANE JACKSON What ' er she did was done with so much ease, in her alone ' twas natural to please. Pound High School 1, 2; Ocala Junior High School 1; Band 3, 4 ; Glee Club 3; Librarian 2, 4 ; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. 3); Class Vice-Pres. 3, Treasurer 4; W OB. BEVERLY JOANNE LAMBERT The secret of success is constancy to the purpose. V.O.T. Club 4; Roman Club 1, 2. JOANNE WOLFE MACAULEY Doing easily what others find dif- ficult is talent. Roman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Honorary Mem. 3, 4); Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sec. 4); Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sgt. Mjr. 3, Drum Major 4); All State Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4); Jolly Roger Staff 3, 4 (Feature Editor 3, Art Ed. 4); Class Secretary 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4); Girls State (Editor of Paper); Safety Patrol 4 ; WpOB; School Bell Staff (Art Ed., Snapshot Ed. 4); Good Citizen Award. SAMUEL DOUGLAS McDaniel No one is happy who does not think himself so. Transferred to John I. Burton High School 4. Football 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (First Lt. 3, 4); Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Fire Fighters 1, 2, 3, 4 (Crew leader 2); D. E. Club 3. MARTHA NELL McKAUGHAN Always leave them laughing when you say good by. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 (Honorary Member 4); Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sgt. 2, 3; Lt. 4; Drum Major 4); All State Band 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4 (Treasurer 3, 4); Jolly Roger Staff 4 (Reporter); Safety Patrol 4; WpOB (Nurse). CLASS LILY ANN ORR A song is more lasting than the riches of the world. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Trio 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Band ] ; Cheerleader 4; Safety Patrol 1, 2; WgOB; Jolly Roger Staff 2, 3; Var- sity Club 4. NANCY MAXINE MULLINS The inner half of the cloud is bright and shining. Dobyns-Bennett - High School 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; Advertising Staff 1 ; Glee Club 3, 4 ; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 4 ; Varsity Club 4 ; w 9 ob. NELLIE CAROL NEELY Gentle in manner, firm in reality. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sgt. 2, 3; Lt. 4); Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Class Presi- dent 2; Roman Club 1, 2, 3, .4 (Vice-Pres. 1; Honorary Member 3, 4); W OB; Safety Patrol 3, 4; Jolly Roger Staff 4 (Mimeograph Ed.). TOBY ANNE PERDUE She ' s always immaculate in appear- ance and outstanding in her school work. Jolly Rogers Staff 2, 3 (Asst. Ed. 2, Ed. 3); Basketball 2, 3; Safety Pa- trol 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4 (Sec. 4); Hi-Y Club 3, 4 (Sec. 3, 4; District Vice Pres. 4); Var- sity Club 3, 4; School Bell Staff 1, 4 (Ed. 4); Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 (Hono- rary Member 4); Cheerleader 4; Class Treasurer 3; W OB; Girls State 3; Salutatorian. CHESTER FRANKLIN PALMER Man is a name of honor for a king. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Capt. 4); All District 4; Basketball 3, 4 ; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. 4 ; Sgt. at Arms 3); D. ,E. Club 3; Safety Patrol 4. HARRY MORGAN PHILLIPS A mon of cheerful yesterdays and conSdent tomorrows. D. E, Club 4. FONDA LOUISE POTTER ' Above our life we love a stead- fast friend. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Jolly Roger Staff 2, 3; School Bell Staff (Rep. 3; Business Mgr. 4 ■ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sec. 3 Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Roman Club I, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 1; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 ; Cheerleader 3, 4 (Capt, 4); Girls State W OB JAMES WILLIAM ROGERS Life without mischief is no life at all. D E. Club 4 (Historian , Band 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; W 9 OB. NANCY LOUISA RUSH Always friendly, always the same; fairness should be part of her name 7 Safety Patrol 4 ; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Roman Club 1; Los Conquistadores 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4 PHYLLIS JEWELL SIZEMORE The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Varsity Club 3, 4; V. O. T. Club 4 (Pres. 4); Glee Club 3, 4; Roman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 I GLENDA MAE SNODGRASS DELORIS ANN TOMLINSON My favorite temple is an humble Let gentleness my strong enforce- heart. ment be. Jolly Roger Staff 2, 3 (Business Dropped. Mgr. 3); Glee Club 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; V. O. T. Club 4 (Reporter 4); F. H. A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; W 9 OB. MARVIN AXLEY TUCKER For man is man and captain of his fate. Football I, 2, 3, 4 (Capt. 4); Var- sity Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 1; Key Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4 (Vice President 3; President 4); Fire Fighters 2, 3, 4 ; W 9 OB. PHYLLIS JUNE TURNER My mind to me my kingdom is. Jolly Roger Staff 2 (Reporter); School Bell Staff 3 (Asst. Ed.); V. O. T. Club 4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Roman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 2; Honorary Member 3, 4); U. S. History Award; Salutatorian. BRENDA KAY YOUELL She was born with the gift of laughter. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Trio 3, 4, Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Los Con- quistadores 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Lt. 3; Capt. 4); Class Secretary 1 ; W 9 OB; F. H. A. Club 2 Senior Class Class of 1957— for years we had realized that would be our title, and at last it was a reality! After traveling with faltering steps down the path of sub-freshmen, we safely arrived as Freshmen. As Freshmen, we took our first steps into the mysterious pages of Algebra, Latin, and Literature Books. By our Sophomore year we had our feet firmly in the paths of our school ' s activities. Mrs. Brooks and Miss Cox took our class on an unprecedented picnic, skating party to Valley Lake. The fall of 1955 found our feet under desks in the Junior rooms. Selecting class rings, selling magazines (a record high sale), presenting a skit in assem- bly, picking daisies, making a daisy chain, decorating the gym for the prom, The Eleventh Flour Melody — all these activities of Juniors we met and conquered. In July, Fonda Potter, Joanne Macauley, Toby Perdue, Nancy Hagy, and Don Garrison left footprints on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute as they studied Virginia Government for a week at Girls ' and Boys ' States. In August, thirty-seven of us made a path to the Senior room, from which Miss Dingus gently guided our way as Seniors. After months of waiting, our class rings finally arrived. Although Deloris Tomlinson dropped and Doug McDaniel transferred to John I. Burton, midterm found most of us farther down the path. After exams, we elected Senior Superlatives and averaged grades for class standing. The Class of 1957 had many of the personalities of our school: Parky Tucker, Captain of the Buccaneer Football Team; All District Guard, Don Garrison; Good Citizen, Joanne Macauley; Drum Majors, Martha McKaughan and Joanne Macauley; All State Band Members, Nancey Belle Edmonds, Martha McKaughan, Joanne Macauley, and Jackie Estep. April twelfth, we presented our play which had been ably directed by Misses Faith Cox and Billie Jean Scott. April nineteenth, we were racing for school to catch the WpOB bus for our nation ' s Capitol. May third, we were tripping to the light fantastic at the Junior-Senior Prom. May nineteenth, as we marched down the aisle to Promp and Circum- stance to our Class Sermon, which Rev. George T. Welsch delivered, we realized we were quickly nearing the end. When we received our diplomas on May 23, we earnestly hoped that we had . . laughing, left behind us— footprints on the High School stairs . As we, the future leaders of our nation prepare to be intelligent, useful citizens, we pray that with God ' s aid we may guide our steps Heavenward. -V ' Junior Class As the school year 1956-57 began, we, the Junior Class, reached the year that promised so much. As time quickly sped by, we saw all our hopes and dreams brought to reality with the help of Miss Broadwater and Miss Read, our sponsors. When football season opened, many of our boys participated in foot- ball. These were: Wayne Coomer, Johnny Collins, Lee Kelly, Dicky Fogg, Jim Buchanan, Edmond Allman, Bill Cochran, and Lewis Williams (manager Many junior boys also played basketball and baseball. Our class was well represented in all of the school activities. The time finally arrived when we were to select our class rings. The decision was difficult, but we finally selected a ring we shall wear with pride. Soon after mid-term we found ourselves selling magazines to provide us with funds for the School Bell next year and for the Junior-Senior Prom. Preparation for the prom took many tiring hours of work. As we made the Daisy Chain and participated in graduation exercises, we realized that in the not too distant future we would be the seniors walking with sedate steps to our graduation. Senior Class Play THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE An absorbing dramatization of John Fox, Jr. ' s thrilling novel. The CAST JUNE TOLLIVER, the lovely heroine RHEA BALL SAL TOLLIVER, her devoted sister FONDA POTTER BUB TOLLIVER, their younger brother . JIM BUCHANAN JUDD TOLLIVER, their stern father DON GARRISON HANNAH TOLLIVER, their step-mother SYBIL DICKENSON DAVE TOLLIVER, a distant cousin, in love with June JACK ESTEP LORETTA TOLLIVER, his mischievous sister TOBY PERDUE UNCLE BILLY BEAMS, Justice of the Peace who never arrested anyone KEITH JOHNSTON OLE HON, his domineering wife . NANCY HAGY ELLIE MAE, their daughter who just kayn ' t remember NANCEY EDMONDS RED FOX, a sly fox-like character RONALD AYRES JACK HALE, a young northerner PARKY TUCKER ANNE SAUNDERS, a northern school teacher JOANNE MACAULEY MAW FALIN, a forlorn old mountain woman GLENDA SNODGRASS CLASS OFFICERS President BILL COCHRAN Vice-President DICKY FOGG Secretary JIM BUCHANAN Treasurer WAYNE COOMER Sponsors MISS SARAH BROADWATER MISS ILOE READ Row 1: GERLINE AKENS, REKA AKENS, EDMOND ALLMAN, LINDA AYRES, JIM BUCHANAN, CAROL CALLAHAN, BILL COCHRAN. Row 2: EUGENE CLARKSTON, JOHNNY COLLINS, WAYNE COOMER, JACK DULANEY, DICKY FOGG, CAROLYN FUGATE, CLAUDIA GILES. Row 1: MARGARET GLEASON, ALMA HARTSOCK, BARBARA HOOD, ZELMA HORTON, KEITH JOHNSTON, JOYCE KELLY. Row 2: LEE KELLY, JOYCE KIRK, CLARICE LANGREL, LINDA LINEBERG, PEGGY LIVESAY, GAIL McDANIEL. Row 3: DOROTHY POWERS, MARY PRICE, T E D D I E REASOR, BETTY RUTHERFORD, JUDY SANDERS, BETTY SLEMP. Row 4 : PHYLLIS STANLEY, CHARLOTTE STURGILL, BRENDA TATE. Row 5; LEE TRENT, WAYNE TRENT, BETTY WEBB. Row 6: LEWIS WILLIAMS, CAROLYN WILSON, MARTHA WREN Not Pictured: HERSHEL A KENS Dropped: JIM DAVIDSON, KENNETH ESTEPPE, CHARLES JOHNSON, ETTA JOHNSON, G J. JOHNSON. Lane, Bentley, Potter, Daugherty CLASS OFFICERS President BILL POTTER Vice-President BUCKY BENTLEY Secretary MARY ALICE LANE Treasurer CAROL DAUGHERTY Sponsors MISS FAITH COX MRS. WILMA BROOKS Row 1: NANCY BALL, BETTY BALLENGEE, MAUDINE BENEDICT, ARTHUR BENTLEY, LOIS BLANTON, GENE CALLAHAN, LIBBY CARTER. Row 2: JANICE CLARK, JOYCE COCHRAN, MASON COLLIER, CAROL DAUGHERTY, SAM DAVIDSON, EVELYN DUNCAN, BETTY SUE EDWARDS. Row 3: TOMMY FLEENOR, MARY EVELYN FORD, MARY FAYE FOWLER, PATRICIA GALLIHAR, DENVER GLEASON, LaNETTE GOLDEN, PEGGY HERRON Row 4: JIMMY HILL, JACK HORNER, EDWARD KEDZIERSKI, DONNA LEE KELLY, SUSAN KILBOURNE, KAY KISER, CAROL KNIGHT, MARY ALICE LANE, MARTHA LEWIS, CARL LIVESAY, NANCY LIVINGSTON, BOB MARRS, TED MESSER. Row 5: PATRICIA McQUERY, JANE MIDKIFF, LELA MORELOCK, CHARLES MORGAN, JOYCE MULVANEY, JENNY LYNNE PANNELL, PHYLLIS PETERSON, BILL POTTER, ANNA LOU REACH, BILL REACH, IRENE ROGERS, PATRICIA SALAITA, ALBERT (SANDY) SANDT. Row 6: MARY ANN SMITH, CHARLOTTE STALLSWORTH, NITA STEPHENS, HENRY STIDHAM, BILL STONE, ANN WADE, ROGER WHITED, VIVIAN WHITED, PRESTON WILLIAMS, BLAKE WILSON, JOHNNY WILSON, HELEN WOLFINGER, DELORES WOODWARD. Not Pictured: BILL BLANTON, EMORY HENLEY, JOHNNY LAWSON, NANCY LAWSON, BILL LILE. Dropped: AXLEY SPEARS, ROBERT SPEARS mm Sturgill, Vandergriff, Howard CLASS OFFICERS President FREDDIE STURGILL Vice-President BILL VANDERGRIFF Secretary-Treasurer JACK HOWARD Sponsors MR. CECIL MADDUX MR. VERNON POLLY Row 1: RUBEN ALLMAN, ROBERTA AYRES, JOYCE BAILEY, JACK BAKER, BETSY BANKS. Row 2: MARY BENNETT, GERLINE BENTLEY, SHELIA BISHOP, DAVID BLEVINS, JEAN BRANNOCK. Row 3: PHIL BUCHANAN, LARRY CARTY, PHYLLIS CARTY, BENSON COFFEE, JAMES COFFEY. Row 4 : MARTHA COLLIER, EMMA JEAN COLLINS, SHIRLEY COLLINS, IMOGEN E COOPER, HUELL DAUGHERTY. Row 5: RONNIE DRAKE, LARRY DYE, BRENDA GEORGE, RONALD GEORGE, NEVADA GIB- SON. LI Row 6: PHILLIP GILLIAM, LINDA GILMER, JEANETTE GREEN, EMOGENE GRUBB, RHONDA HALL, TYLER HASH, DONNIE HENSLEY, JENELLE HERRON, BILLY RAY HICKS, TONY HICKS, MARY LOU HOLDER. Row 7: NITA HOLDING, SUSAN HOLLIFIELD, JACKIE HOWARD, DICK JOHNSON, TED JOHNSON, WANDA JOHNSON, KENNETH KELLY, PAT KELLY, RALPH KINSLER, DENNIS LANGREL, ANN LIDDLE. Row 8: TOMMY LIGHT, ELEANOR MEADE, CAROLYN MESSER, DELORES MESSER, BOBBY MILLER, SHIRLEY MILLER, DONALD MULLINS, BETTY PERRY, MARY POLLY, JIM PRICE, MARY GRACE REASOR. Row 9: ROBERT REASOR, JUDY REDWINE, GEORGE RENFRO, FAYE RIGGS, WYNN ROSE, HAROLD RUTHERFORD, STELLA SANDERS, JIM SCOTT, DON SHETLEY, PATRICIA SHULER, JOE SMIDDY. Row 10: BARBARA SMITH, GLENNA SMITHERMAN, NORMA SPEARS, JOHNNY STEVENS, FREDDIE STURGILL, NANCY STURGILL, PHYLLIS STURGILL, WILLIAM TAYLOR, HAROLD THOMPSON, RENA TOMLINSON, EUGENE TRENT. Row 11: BILL VANDERGRIFF, DON VANDERGRIFF. Row 12: JEAN VANDERGRIFF, DAVID WHITTAKER. Row 13: CLARA WILSON, DELORES WILSON. Not Pictured: LEROY BLANTON, GALE COMBS, SAMMY KISER, TR1NA KAY LANE, CLARENCE McQUERY, SANDRA MAXFIELD HARVEY RIGGS. Dropped: WILMA JACOBS, KATHRINE KELLY Palmer, Jeter, Hicks, Baker m cwm CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsors ROY PALMER ROBERT HICKS ANNE MARIE JETER JIMMY BAKER MISS HOWARD MISS GILLIAM MRS. WHITT MR. GIBBS Left to Right - Row 1: Sonja Sanders, Dora Jean Lewis, Janice Horton, Louise Hood, Patsy Akens, S_uzjg__Bannell, Brenda Kilgore, Mary Ruth David, Patty Willis. Row 2: Glenn Giaham, Jimmy Collier, Carol Gilliam, Ann Ayers, Phyllis Lane, Margaret Rhoton, Margaret Collins, James Comer, Ralph Ely. Row 3: James Lambert, Thomas Morris, Robert Hicks, Roy Palmer, Gilmer Shortt, Kenny Fogg, Miss Howard. Left to Right: Row 1: Phyllis Shortt, Barbara Kedzierski, Teresa Brickey, Frances Sturgill, Ellen Underwood, Cecile Allen, Kitty Wells, Minnie Tompkins, Sue Powers. Row 2: Johnny Messer, Lynne Williams, Ronald Mullins, Bob Ruth, Johnny Garrison, John O. Youell, Jr., Tyrone Hash, Gary Carty. Row 3: Miss Gilliam, William Hood, William Hartsock, Billy Dingus, Bobby Sturgill, Kenneth Akens, Glenn Ballengee, George Polly. Left to Right - Row 1: Jane Johnson, Anna Lee Witt, Mary Lou Daugherty, Anne Marie -Jeter, Faye Lovens, Frances Livesay, Ann Broadwater, Lila Garrison. Row 2: Reida Rankin, Jane Draper, Marilyn Reach, Jill Banner, Patricia Franks, Pamela Jones, Alice Darnell, Patricia Lane, Shirley Witt. Row 3: Harley Stallard, Johnny Durham, John D. Williams, Tommy Pierce, Josh Sandt, Eddie Joe Duffy, Charles Fugate, Mr. Gibbs. Not Pictured: George Gleason, Sammie Rhea Halstead. Left to Right - Row 1: Shelby Kelly, Faye Dulaney, Velma Rhoton, Lurlie Collinsworth, Glenda Ashly, Peggy Griffin. Row 2: Roy Fields, Jerry Masters, Christine Cooper, Janet Renshaw, Edna Boggs, Retha Fisher, Ronald Kite, Bobby Stanley Row 3: Charles Miller, Ronnie Willis, Bruce Osborne, Homer Falin, David Parrish, Jimmy Baker, Earl Robinson, Benjy Williams, Mrs. Witt. MEMORIAL LIBRARY BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA summits On August 28, 1956, sixty-three students marched back to the good ole ' school to begin nine months of learning, to renew old acquaintances, and to make new friends. We had done this many times before, but this time was different - we were Sophomores. We were filled with pride as we took our places in the school activities. We would like to recognize the following Sophomores who lettered on the gridiron this fall: Bucky Bentley, Sam Davidson, Jack Horner, and Bill Lile. We are very proud of Billy Palo Potter, our class president, who was the captain of the varsity basketball team. Bucky Bentley and Jack Horner lettered on the varsity basketball team; Gene Callahan and Roger Whited lettered on the junior varsity team. Our girls were also very well represented in the Hi-Y Club, the Band, Glee Club, and various other school activities. We realize that our fun and experiences could not and would not have been possible without the guidance of our sponsors, Mrs. Brooks and Miss Cox. We want to thank them for their patience, kindness, and for making this an unforgettable year for us. mm As we entered our Freshman year on August 27, 1956, we realized we were on the threshold of a new career - high school. We prepared for this career with high hopes and eager spirits. For the right beginning, we entered any activities for which we were eligible. There were eighteen in the Glee Club, three in the F. H. A., two in the Camera Club, six on the Safety Patrol, and twenty-five in the Roman Club. In the sports world we were also out in the front. Three freshmen lettered in football, and several were on the Junior Varsity basketball team. Without the patience and guidance of Mr. Polly, Mr. Maddux, and Miss Read, we would have been unable to have made our Freshman year such a memorable one. mm ciDt We, the students of the Eighth Grade, have thoroughly enjoyed the change from grade school. Having five subjects instead of seven, having more teachers, and changing classes have made the Eighth Grade an unforgettable experience for us. We realize that as we entered the Eighth Grade we were beginning the last lap of public school education. Our sponsors were: Miss Gilliam, Miss Howard, Mrs. Whitt, and Mr. Gibbs, who were always ready and willing to help us. Last fall a new class was added for us, and it is called Enrichment. At first the idea baffled us - a new subject which was to include a great range of topics, such as career planning, vocational surveys, personality discussions, poetry. Wise County History, music appreciation, home economics, speech, and viewing some good films - but as the months passed, we realized that there was much good in it for us. Besides a noticible drop in failures our teachers told us that we were broadening our interest fields and improving in many ways. We are eagerly looking forward to our high school years and hoping that they will be happy, profitable ones. We know that our future education lies ahead, and we shall prepare ourselves to meet the hard work and many problems which we shall have to face. ' A (_ SCHOOL BtLL STALL EDITORS NANCY HAGY TOBY PERDUE BUSINESS MANAGERS FONDA POTTER NANCEY EDMONDS Hagy and Perdue Potter and Edmonds Sports Editor - Don Garrison Art Editor - Joanne Macauley Assistant Editor - Martha Wren Sponsor - Lora E. Dingus Assistant Bus. Mgr. - Jim Buchanan CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Junior— BRENDA TATE Sophomore — MASON COLLIER Freshmen — NANCY STURGILL Eighth Grade— BARBARA KEDZIERSKI Miss Scott approves an issue Left to Right - Row 1: Martha Wren, Nancy Hagy, Joanne Macauley, Sybil Dickenson, Betty Rutherford. Row 2: Jim Buchanan, Brenda Tate, Gerline Akens, Reka Akens, Zelma Horton, Miss Scott, Carol Callahan, Keith Johnston. THE STAFF Editor BETTY RUTHERFORD Feature Editor _____ CAROL CALLAHAN Sports Editor JIM BUCHANAN Business Manager GERLINE AKENS Circulation Manager _ _ KEITH JOHNSTON Art Editor .... JOANNE MACAULEY News Editor _ ZELMA HORTON Fashion Editors MARTHA WREN BRENDA TATE Typists NANCY HAGY REKA AKENS SIBIL DICKENSON HIGH SCHOOL REPORTERS: Left to Right-Seated: Dicky Fogg. Anna Lou Reach, Carol Neely, Martha McKaughan, Carol Daugherty. Standing: Brenda Kilgore, Janet Ren- shaw, Shirley Witt, Glenna Smitherman, Faye Riggs, Sue Powers, Clarice Langrel. GRADE REPORTERS: Left to Right-Row 1: Dicky Stone, Phyllis Belton, Eula Lovell, Janice Parrott, Dee Black. Row 2: Teresa Damon, Francis Williams, Anne Suther- land, Leslie Quesenberry, Rachel Henley, Corine Nickles, Larry Esteppe. i Left to Right • Row 1: Shirley Witt, Nito Giles, Joyce Cochran, Martha Lewis, Sammie McChesney. Row 2: Martha McKaughan, Ronnie Drake, Josh Sandt, Patricia Lane, Jane Johnson, Linda Gilmer, Ann Broadwater, Betsy Banks, Mary Ford, Patricia Salaita, Claudia Giles, Brenda Tate, Carol Daugherty, Susan Kilbourne, Alice Darnell, Marilyn Reach, Dicky Stone, Phyllis Fugate, Lila Garrison, Sammy Halstead, Jimmy Price. Row 3: Vayne Hill, Donna Stewart, Frances Livesay, Bobby Stallard, Kay Broadwater, Mary Grace Reasor, Jane Midkiff, Larry Carty, Nancy Hagy, Mary Lou Daugherty, Johnny Wilson, Mason Collier, Carol Neely, Linda Ayres, Betty Cole, Jill Banner. Row 4: Nancy Rush, Reida Rankin, Jane Draper, Pamela Jones, John D. Williams, Eddie Joe Duffy, Charles Fugate, Gary Potter, Ann Marie Jeter, Jim Scott, David Blevins, Carol Kn ; ght, Anna Lou Reach, Jo Susan- Hoi I i fie Id, Jenny Pannell, Joyc e Bailey, Harley Stallard. Row 5: Joe Smiddy, Bill Stone, Dick Johnson, Wynn Rose, Ralph Shuler, Tommy Pierce, George Gleason, Jackie Estep, Phyllis Peterson, Maudine Benedict, Nancy Sturgill, Nancey Edmonds, Brenda Youell. DRUM MAJORS Mrs. Mac receives the Trophy Late on fall afternoons, one could hear the tramp of feet to a cadance as the band drilled in Bullit Park. In October, The Big Stone Gap High School Band took a Division I Rating, as they portrayed the battle between old standard music and rock and roll, at the Southeast Band Festival in Bristol. In November, the Powell Valley Shrine Club sponsored the band as it participated in the Shrine Bowl Game in Roanoke. February found Jackie Estep, Nancey Edmonds, Joanne Macauley, Martha McKaughan, Mason Collier, Carol Daugherty, Eddie Joe Duffy, and Brenda Tate in Roanoke participating in All State Band, West. In March the Band participated in Regional Contests in Bluefield. The Spring Concert was presented in May. Many thanks to Mr. McChesney and J. G. Edens, our drill directors, and to Mrs. McChesney, our director, for this successful year. Captains: Brenda Youell, Nancey Edmonds Estep as Elvis MEMBERS OF THE ALL-STATE BAND Mason Collier, Carol Daugherty, Nancey Edmonds, Joanne Macauley, Eddie Joe Duffy, Brenda Tate, Martha McKaughan, Jackie Estep. Collier, Daugherty, Edmonds, Macauley, Duffy, Tate, McKaughan, Estep The Show at the Bristol Band Festival Left to Right, Row 1: Gail McDaniel, Carol Callahan, Nita Holding, Lois Blanton, Pat Salaita, Nancy Rush, Nancy Mullins, Jenny Pannell, Jo Susan Hollifield, Jane Midkiff, Sue Begley, Nancy Hagy, Susan Kilbourne, Peggy Gleason, Fonda Potter, LaNette G olden, Nancey Edmonds, Toby Perdue, Nancy Livingston, Peggy Herron, Shirley Witt, Ann Liddle. Row 2: Martha | | Wren, Linda Ayres, Emma Jean Collins, Joyce Cochran, Rhea Ball, Carol Knight, Glenda Snodgrass, Betsy Banks, Margaret Galloway, Carol Daugherty, Lela Morelock, Joanne Macauley, Brenda Tate, Phyllis Peterson, Martha McKaughan, Mary Evelyn Ford, Carolyn Fugate, Betty Slemp, Lily Orr, Brenda Youell, Phyllis Sizemore, Teddie Reasor. Row 3: Ronnie Drake, Jimmy i Price, Wynn Rose, Joe Smiddy, Jack Howard, Jackie Estep, Freddie Sturgill, Dicky Fogg, Bucky Bentley, Sam Davidson, Johnny Wilson, Jimmy Hill, Dicky Johnson, Larry Dye, Ted Johnson, Sandy Sandt, Jim Buchanan. Row 4: Wayne Coomer, Jack Baker, Bill Stone, David Blevins, Larry Carty, Bill Cochran, Parky Tucker, Phillip Gilliam, Edmond Allman, Preston Williams, Bill Potter. Gene Callahan, Lewis Williams. Lee Kelly, Phil Buchanan, Bobby Marrs, Don Garrison, Mr. Gibbs. Kelly, Macauley, Estep cm CLUB Director: JACK H. GIBBS Accompanist: CAROL DAUGHERTY OFFICERS President JACKIE ESTEP Vice-President LEE KELLY Secretary-Treasurer JOANNE MACAULEY GLEE CLUB APPEARANCES Glee Club— Southlanders Christmas Concert in Norton Christmas Caroling for the Student Body Kiwanis Club Preformance for the Student Body Class Sermon mm club OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor JOANNE MACAULEY JOHNNY WILSON . TOBY PERDUE NANCY HAGY JACK H. GIBBS Perdue, Macauley, Hagy, Wilson Left to Right - Row 1: Betty Slemp, Jane Midkiff, Joanne Macauley, Fonda Potter, Carol Neely, Teddie Reasor, Betty Ruther- ford, Jenny Pannell, Phyllis Peterson. Row 2: Mason Collier, Carol Daugherty, Lois Blanton, Glenda Snodgrass, Nancy Hagy, Toby Anne Perdue, Carolyn Fugate, Nancey Edmonds, Linda Lineberg, Peggy Gleason. Row 3: Bill Stone, Lewis Williams, Larry Carty, Johnny Wilson, Jack Campbell, David Whittaker, Mr. Gibbs. As each year ' s Seniors look forward to their annual trip to Wash- ington, so is the Camera Club busy with new fund-raising ideas to get them there. Its members begin early in the year selling mums and later, Christmas corsages. The concession stand at basketball games, and the familiar cry Help the Seniors go to Washington which rings through the hall, are Camera Club enterprizes. Mr. Gibbs checks out mums . Members of the club reached their goal early, providing much of the necessary funds to the thirty Seniors who made the trip. The Camera Club, through the years, has become a means for reaching a tremendous goal, one of which our school should be proud. Another year, another trip — Hats off for a job well-done! Have a Pepsi . . . . Row 1 - Left to Right: Nancy Rush, Lily Orr, Nancey Edmonds, Joanne Macauley. Row 2: Pauline Fields, Rhea Ball, Nancy Mullins, Margaret Galloway, Fonda Potter. Row 3: Brenda Youell, Barbara Jackson, Nancy Hagy, Martha McKaughan, Glenda Snodgrass. Row 4 : Parky Tucker, Ronald Coomer, Jack Campbell, Don Garrison, Jack Esrep, Bill Rogers, Ronald Ayres. Row 5: Guy Buchanan, Scotty Combs, Keaster Grindstaff. Dingus and Gibbs THE CREW Conductor Baggage Master Doctor Nurse Navigator RONALD AYRES . RONALD COOMER _ JACK ESTEP MARTHA McKAUGHAN .............. BILL ROGERS W,0B Sponsors: JACK H. GIBBS LORA E. DINGUS Rogers, Estep, Coomer, Ayres, McKaughan Left to Right, Row 1: Mary Ruth Fraley, Josephine Noble, Emma Jean Dingus, Mary Helen Dalton, Patsy Burke, Carolyn Masters, Carol Warf, Ellen Hackney, Rena Gallihar, Mary Jane Messer, Sue Liddle, Margaret Mumpower, Delores Hash, Dorothy Barker. Row 2: Mary Lou Johnston, Charlene Cox, Roberta Clark, Mary Alice Light, Anita Clark, Barbara Bentley. Row 3: Roy Laster, Campbell Edmonds, Jimmie Revilla, Roger Daugherty, Johnny Dye, Janice Redwine, Shirley Reasor, Mr. Gibbs, Miss Dingus, Mr. Jones, Shirley Williams, Ann Edwards, Jimmy Gilliam, Johnny Carty, Terry Slemp, Paul Bennett. In gardens of Mount Vernon Anita and the dinosaur Thirsty, Roger? PLACES OF INTEREST W OB STORY IN PICTURES 8 Change of guard First Row, top to bottom: Dicky Fogg, Jack Horner, Johnny Collins, Gene Callahan, Parky Tucker, Edmond Allman, Bill Cochran, Don Garrison. Second row top to bottom: Jim Buchanan, Sandy Sandt, Bill Potter, Jack Campbell, Guy Buchanan, Bucky Bentley, Bobby Marrs, Lee Kelly, Wayne Coomer. KCY CLUB OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms GUY BUCHANAN .. DON GARRISON ..... JIM BUCHANAN .. WAYNE COOMER . DICKY FOGG F°gg, Coomer, G. Buchanan, Garrison, J. Buchanan. The Big Stone Gap Key Club was organized in 1946. It is affiliated with Key Club International, which has the same goals as Kiwanis Clubs. To be a Key Clubber, one must have an average of eighty or above on all his work. During this year, some of the Key Club activities have included: a car wash; collecting food, toys, and clothing for needy families at Christmas,- delivering baskets which were made up by Kiwanis and Key Clubs to needy families,- sponsoring Southeast Assembly Programs and the March of Dimes in the School; and lining off the football field for home football games. The highlight of our social activities was the annual banquet for our dates and Kiwa- nians and their wives. We sent delegates to represent our club to the district, regional, and international conventions. 1956 KEY CLUB BANQUET President Kiser - Speaker, W. D. Richmond - Toastmaster, Anderson - Vice-President, Dye Other Keyclubbers and Dates. SCHOOL - DRIVE - SLOWLY WH Y MM Captain Lieutenant Sponsor ... RHEA BALL DICKY FOGG JACK H. GIBBS Wearing the red raincoats — a gift from the Kiwanians. Duty Schedule |e « -4 • M. !« ,.  « ■■ . (,pt 4 « 4 a S 4 « t LmLui. 4 • — l 1 • 4 9 1 8 • •o«« t V r r ' I fi_ • 8 4 8 6 m’on ,1 9 - - .- ■ Cap and Louie ' The Safety Patrol, an important organization of our school, has done an excellent job in preventing accidents, patrol members are on duty at noon, after school, and on the school buses. Safety Left to Right - Row 1: Rhea Ball, Ann Liddle, Carol Daugherty, Jo Macauley, Phyllis Peterson, Martha McKaughan, Peggy Glea- son, Betsy Banks, Mason Collier, Anne Marie Jeter, Carol Neely, Mary Lou Daugherty, Martha Wren. Row 2: Johnny Garri- son, Don Garrison, Jim Buchanan, Lee Kelly, Roy Palmer, Freddie Sturgill, Edmond Allman, Dick Fogg, Buster Taylor, Preston Williams, Johnny Wilson, Bill S.one, Benjy Strader, Charles Robinette, Ronnie Drake, Mr. Gibbs. Milt !■ S) I ' !■■■■ m - 19HH Left to right: Pauline Fields, Phyllis Sizemore, Margaret Galloway, Mrs. Wendell, Phyllis Turner, Joanne Lambert, Sue Begley, Glenda Snodgrass. Learning to use office machines The Vocational Office Training Club sponsored by Mrs. Wendell was organized in September with the following officers elected: President PHYLLIS SIZEMORE Vice-President .... PHYLLIS TURNER Secretary __ SUE BEGLEY Treasurer JOANNE LAMBERT Sponsor MRS. WENDELL Vocational Office Training is a part-time work program for Senior students who plan to do office work after graduation. Students receive on-the-job training during their Senior Year. Training is given in Handling the Office Mail, Using Communication Services, Using Transportation Services, Filing, and the following office machines: Adding Machine Desk Bookkeeping Machine Key-driven Calculator Rotary Calculator Liquid Duplicator Stencil Duplicator Transcribing Machine D t CLUB OFFICERS President JACK CAMPBELL Vice-President JOSEPH FLANARY Secretary LEE TRENT Treasurer . GUY BUCHANAN Historian BILL ROGERS Parliamentarian RONALD COOMER Editor ... .. SCOTTY COMBS Sponsor MR. C. P. DORTON Left to Right: Ronald Coomer, Bill Rogers, Joe Flanary, Jack Campbell, Guy Buchanan, Ronald Ayres, Mr. C. P. Dorton, Scotty Combs. The purpose of the Distributive Education Club is to prepare boys for better positions in the business field. There are contests held among the D. E. Clubs each year. This year we were represented at the contest in Pennington Gap by: Joe Flanary in Merchandise Presentation; Harry Coomer in Job HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Flanary sells Boo a ham Interview; Guy Buchanan in Window Display; and Bill Rogers in the Salesmanship Demonstration. Flanary took a first place in his division while Coomer and Rogers placed second and third. The D. E. Club sponsored a Halloween Carnival which was a great success in both keeping children out of mischief and in rais- ing funds. The proceeds provide for a one-hundred dollar scho- larship for a D. E. student, food for a needy child for one year, expenses for club members to participate in D. E. contests, and fifteen dollars toward the Washington trip for each senior who is a member of the club. We have Mr. C. P. Dorton to thank for the help he has given us in all our endeavors. Roman Club booth - Kelly and Ball Ugly man, Gilliam Chain Gang Left to right - Row 1: Toby Perdue, Lily Orr, Brenda Youell, Rhea Ball, Maudine Benedict, Carolyn Fugate. Row 2: Nancy Rush, Martha Wren, Donna Lee Kelly, Linda Lineberg, Pat Salaita, Jenny Pannell, Miss Scott. Row 3: Betty Cole, Carol Knight, Betty Slemp, Brenda Tate, Martha McKaughan, Sybil Dickenson, Barbara Jackson. Row 4: Wayne Coomer, Jack [ K Estep, Sam Davidson, Johnny Collins, Edmond Allman, Bill Cochran, Bill Rogers, Denver Gleason, Lee Kelly. y I ) — LOS CDIlOUISTfiDOMS M Dickenson, Fugate. Cochran, Tucker MOTTO: ADELANTE-SIEMPRE ADELANTE President _ PARKY TUCKER Vice-President BILL COCHRAN Secretary and Treasurer . CAROLYN FUGATE Reporter SYBIL DICKENSON Sponsor MISS BILLIE JEAN SCOTT The Spanish Club has a membership of twenty-six stu- dents from the first and second year classes. Our honorary members, who have already completed two years of Span- ish, are: Lily Orr, Toby Perdue, and Martha McKaughan. Each year Los Conquistadores present a Christmas play. This year it was Fiesta en Espana with Senor Parky Tucker and his pal, Jerry , as Masters of Cere mony. The band members, who are in the Spanish Club, provided the music which helped make the program a great success. Among the scenes were: the Mexican Hat Dance featuring Carol Knight and Brenda Tate, Cisco and Pancho portrayed by Johnny Collins and Wayne Coomer, the Magnificient Tore- dor was Sam Davidson, and Lee Kelly and Jackie Estep were the Singing Troubadours . The program was con- cluded with a candle light scene during which Lily Orr and Brenda Youell, assisted by the entire club, sang, Silent Night . An atmosphere of reverence was created for the Christmas season as Carolyn Fugate portrayed the beauti- ful Madonna. At the annual picnic, first year members were initiated; and later Spanish Club pins were awarded. 4 ? mm club Potter, Ball, Daugherty, Kilbourne Left to Right - Row 1: Carol Callahan, Napcey Edmonds, Nancy Hagy, Carolyn Fugate, Carol Daugherty, Phyllis Peterson, Pat Gallihar, Phyllis Turner, Jo Macauley, Nancy Ball, Betsy Banks, Mary Grace Reasor, Nita Holding. Row 2: Miss Dingus, Teddie Reasor, Brenda Tate, Fonda Potter, Susan Kilbourne, Mason Collier, Libby Carter, Mary Price, Judy Redwine, Carol Neely, Joyce Bailey, Jo Susan Hollifield, Nancy Sturgill, Martha Wren. Row 3: Betty Rutherford, Phil Buchanan, Tony Hicks, Jim Scott, Don Vandergriff, Ruben Allman, Ronnie Drake, Jim Buchanan, Dick Fogg, Bill Potter, Bob Marrs, Joe Smiddy, Ann Liddle. Row 4: Betty SLemp, Jack Baker, Buster Taylor, David Blevins, David Whittaker, Kenneth Kelly, Jim Price, Keith Johnston, Don Garrison, Preston Williams, Sandy Sandt, Larry Dye, Wynn Rose, Linda Gilmer, Phyllis Sizemore. President Vice-President Secretary ... Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS BILL POTTER .... NANCY BALL .... CAROL DAUGHERTY SUSAN KILBOURNE ... LORA E. DINGUS The Roman Club has become affiliated with the State and Regional Classical League; whose purpose is to encourage among its members an interest in and appreciation of the civilization, literature, languages, and art of the ancient Greece and Rome and to give them some understanding of the debt of our culture to that classical antiquity. The Club had a concession stand at the Halloween Carnival and the proceeds from this project were used to purchase pins for the second year Latin students. The Ides of March assembly program was the club ' s first attempt to give the student body something of the work of the Latin classes. The week before Easter the Romans were busy selling Easter Lilies in the school for the National Crippled Children Organiza- tion. They were in charge of the sale of lilies and bangles on the streets downtown on the Saturday before Easter. Latin II Class receives pins and membership cards to J. C. L. Christmas packages for the under- privileged children OFFICERS President BETTY SLEMP Vice-President JANICE CLARK Secretary JOYCE KELLY Treasurer NANCY HAGY Reporter JUDY SANDERS Program Chairman BRENDA GEORGE Sponsor ................ .. MRS. KATHLEEN K. HORNE Goals for 1956-1957 planned by the Big Stone Gap Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America were: 1. To help make a happy home and to promote better family living, 2. To understand the values of home making and the opportunities it offers, 3. To understand the values of our neighbors at home and abroad, 4. To become an active member of home, school, and community. For each of these goals, both individual and chapter activities are planned. Left to Right - Row 1: Clarice Langrel, Janice Clark, Betty Slemp, Shelia Bishop, Mrs. Horne, Phyllis Stanley. Row 2: LaNette Golden, Brenda George, Joyce Kelly, Phyllis Carty. Row 3: Sllen Underwood, Kay Kiser, Glenda Snodgrass, Patricia Lane, Sammie Halstead, Susan Kilbourne, Alma Hartsock, Nancy Hagy, Joyce Kirk, Gerline Akens, Judy Sanders. Left to Right, Row 1: Joanne Macauley. Row 2: Gail McDaniel, Carol Callahan. Row 3: Betty Rutherford, Betty Slemp, Carolyn Fugate. Row 4: Glenda Snodgrass, Nancy Mullins, Betty Sue Edwards, Nancy Hagy, Martha McKaughan, Nancey Edmonds, Toby Anne Perdue, Barbara Jackson. Row 5: Miss Cox, Joyce Cochran, Mason Collier, Pat Gallihar, Janice Clark, Linda Ayres, Charlotte Sturgill, Claudia Giles, Pauline Fields, Lois Blanton, Mrs. Brooks, Row 6: Linda Lineberg, Kay Kiser, Mary Price, Susan Kilbourne, Libby Carter, Phyllis Peterson, Anna Lou Reach, Sybil Dickenson, Brenda Tate, Maudine Benedict. Carol Daugherty, Jenny Pannell, Gerline Akens. OFFICERS President JOANNE MACAULEY Vice-President CAROLYN FUGATE Secretary TOBY PERDUE Treasurer . ... MARTHA McKAUGHAN Chaplin NANCY HAGY Reporter NANCEY EDMONDS Historian BETTY JANE SLEMP McKaughan, Edmond, Slemp, Fugate, Advisors MISS FAITH COX Perdue, Hagy, Macauley MRS. WILMA BROOKS The purpose of a Hi-Y Club is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and com- munity high standards of Christian Character . The platform is clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean scholarship, and clean living. After a successful first year, the Lonesome Pine Hi-Y Club has made its mark at Big Stone Gap High School. This was shown at the beginning of this year by the increased number of students eager to be- come members of the organization. Hi-Y presents a program The Hi-Y Club of Big Stone Gap has sponsored Chapei Programs for Christmas and Easter. A basket of food was collected for distribution at Thanksgiving. Another ac- tivity of the group was aiding the March of Dimes by assembling and stamping the cards sent to every family in Wise County. HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL King and Queen from High School Guy Buchanan Phyllis Stanley King and Queen from Grade School Dicky Taylor Phyllis Belton Prince and Princess R £ in £ i B £ £ THE ALL GIRL CHEMISTRY CLASS Sybil Dickenson - Martha McKaughan Joanne Macauley - Nancey Edmonds Betty Slemp - Barbara Jackson Betty Coleman - Carol Knight Carol Neely - Fonda Potter Phyllis Turner Stephen Clark Judy Jenkins The physics and chemistry classes ore given a guided tour through Foote Mineral . . . Miss Dingus and Mrs. Brooks with the guides A BON-FIRE . . A PEP RALLY We are the Buccaneers, The Buccaneers are we. We never loose our pep - ability. Rah - Rah - Rah You do your best, boys. We ' ll do the rest, boys We are the Buccaneers! Lett to Right - Row 1: Jim Hill, Gilmer Shortt, Bill Potter, Sandy Sandt, George Polly, Tom Morris, Ruben Allman, Jim McQuery, Kenneth Kelly, Leroy Blanton, Jackie Howard. Row 2: Coach Maddux, Bob Miller, Dick Fogg, Scotty Combs, Harvey Riggs, Joe Rutherford, Jim Buchanan, Wayne Coomer, Bob Marrs, Phil Buchanan, Tyler Hash, Don Collins, Ted Johnson, Lewis Williams, Coach Stallard. Row 3: Bucky Bentley, Bill Lile, Phillip Gilliam, Don Garrison, Sam Davidson, Gene Callahan, Dennis Langrel, Tommy Light, Lee Kelly, Ken Fogg, Bill Vandergriff, Roy Palmer, Denver Gleason, Don Vandergriff. Row 4: Edmond Allman, Donnie Hensley, Johnny Collins, Jack Horner, Parky Tucker, Jack Estep, Freddie Sturgill, Bill Cochran, Preston Williams. Captain: Parky Tucker CHOSEN ON THE ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS Garrison, Fogg, Lile, Buchanan FOOTBALL SCHEDULE BSG 14 Gate City 13 BSG 32 Jonesville 0 BSG 6 Clintwood 6 BSG 13 East Stone Gap 0 BSG 32 St. Paul 13 BSG 12 Wise 20 BSG 13 Coeburn 0 BSG 32 Pennington Gap 0 BSG 6 Appalachia 19 Left to Right, Linemen : Cochran, Fogg, Garrison, Tucker, Estep, Lile, Sturgill. Backs: Coomer, Gilliam, Collins, Buchanan, On August fifteenth Coach Stallard issued a call, for football recruits. About fifty boys answered his call, from which number there were only six lettermen: Cochran, Tucker, Lile, Garrison, and Gilliam. We were fortunate to have the first six games at home this year. The Bucs barely edged by Gate City. This was a surprise to many of the fans. The Bucs rolled to a easy victory over Jonesville, but the powerful Clintwood eleven tie. This was a thriller from the Star Spangled Banner to the final whistle. The East Stone Tigers bowed to the mighty team as did the St. Paul Deacons the following week. The Bucs lost a hard fought game to the Wise Indians who are always tough challen- gers. In its first game away from home, the renewed Buc team bounced back to upset Coeburn ' s Homecoming game. The easy victory over Pennington Gap prepared the fighting eleven to face their arch rival, Appala- chia. The husky Bulldog team handed the Bucs the last defeat of the season. Win or lose this is always a challenge. The Bucs placed four men on the All-District team. Jim Buchanan made first team defensive halfback. Dicky Fogg and Bill Lile, Tackles, made the second team defensive. Don Garrison, guard, made the second team offensive. The starting line-up usually consisted of Tucker, center; Garrison and Estep, guards; Lile and Fogg, tackles,- Sturgill and Cochran, ends; Coomer and Buchanan, halfbacks,- Davidson, fullback; and Gilliam, quarterback. To our coaches, Burchell Stallard and Cecil Maddux, go the appreciation of the football team and the entire student body for a job well done. held them to a SENIORS Garrison, Collins, Tucker, Combs, Estep. MANAGERS Miller, Williams Captain Bill Potter meets the officials MV umm Coach: VERNON POLLY Asst. Coach: CECIL MADDUX Left to Right - Kneeling: Bill Coct iron. Johnny Collins, Dick Fogg, Phillip Gilli SCHEDULE AND SCORES BSG 56 St. Paul 22 BSG 62 Wise 71 BSG 45 East Stone 48 BSG 75 Norton 70 BSG 36 Appalachia 77 BSG 48 Coeburn 58 BSG 40 Pound 66 BSG 57 St. Paul 40 BSG 67 Wise 98 BSG 61 East Stone 46 BSG 54 Norton 73 BSG 68 Coeburn 79 BSG 58 Appalachia 78 BSG 74 Pound 82 BSG 70 Wise 96 , Denver Gleason. Standing: Jim Buchanan, iam. Jack Horner, Lee Kelly, Sandy Sandt. Bill Potter, Freddie Sturgill, Bucky Bentley, November marked the end of football season and the beginning of basketball season. About fifteen anxious boys reported to the gym for the first practice. Before we realize it, the season was underway. The starting line-up consisted of Johnny Collins, center; Phillip Gilliam and Bucky Bentley, forwards; Bill Potter and Jack Horner, guards. Although the Buccaneers won only four games, losing ten, the drive and determination continued throughout the season. They were at their best when they defeated Norton 75-70. This was a thriller from start to finish. The boys who lettered were: Johnny Collins, Bill Potter, Phillip Dicky Fogg, Jack Horner, and Bucky Bentley. We were proud of Phillip Gilliam who placed first in district VIII scoring and fourth in the state with an average of 24.1. Because no varsity players will be lost by graduation, we are looking forward to a good season next year. Our thanks and appreciation go to Coach Vernon Polly and his assistant Cecil Maddux for their patience and perseverance. Tournament J H i ' fl 1 r ii jyj 7 iK m m m BHl Left to Right - Kneeling: Ruben Allman. Standing: Johnny Garrison, Phil Buchanan, Gene Callahan, Roger Whited, Scotty Combs, Roy Palmer, Jimmy Baker, Bill Vandergriff, Jackie Howard, Tyrone Hash. mm visity Coach: BURCHELL STALLARD BSG 34 St. Paul 12 BSG 36 Wise 29 BSG 41 ESG 28 BSG 24 Norton 25 BSG 24 Appalachia 44 BSG 27 Coeburn 19 BSG 19. Pound 28 BSG 29 St. Paul 23 BSG 37 Wise 31 BSG 25 ESG 34 BSG 21 Norton 25 BSG 41 Coeburn 49 BSG 26 Appalachia 44 BSG 34 Pound 45 Coach and boys on the bench have tense moments. A new part of our athletic program. Junior Varsity Basketball, made its debut on the scene this year. To be a junior varsity player, a boy must be a bonafide student in good standing, must have advanced to the eighth grade or above, must have passed three subjects previous to the semester in which he is to play, and must not have exceeded his nineteenth birthday by six months. About fifteen eager J-V ' s reported to the gym to try their luck at making a coveted spot on the Junior Varsity team under the management of Coach Stallard. The team began with a bang, winning five games and loosing three in the first semester. First semester exams took a toll of players, and our final tally was six wins and eight losses. The usual starting line-ups consisted of: Roy Palmer, center; Don Shetly, Donnie Hensley, Phil Bu- chanan, Ted, Johnson, and Gene Callahan, Forwards,- Roger Whited, Jim Baker, Jack Howard, and Ty- rone Hash, guards. We believe that our varsity basketball squad will profit in the future by the experience that they have gained in the Junior Varsity program. m Collins fakes — Jim takes a high dive — a T. D. for Bucs m SPORTS STCPY Captain Parky Tucker and Bulldog captain Blue Devils try to stop us Bulldog after Coomer Moving over the Gre en Wave The score that tied Clintwood Davidson is too much for Pennington Horner makes it JUNIOR VARSITY Vandergriff steals the ball High Jumping Left to Right - Row 1: Fonda Potter, Nancey Edmonds, Toby Perdue, Lela Morelock, Reka Akens, Nancy Livingston, Lily Orr. Row 2: Tommy Light, Lewis Williams, Sammy Davidson, Don Garrison, Wayne Coomer, Jim Buchanan. Row 3: Jack Estep, Rhea Ball, Peggy Herron, Patricia Salaita, Nancy Hagy, Donna Kelly, Nancy Mullins, Denver Gleason, Bobby Miller. Row 4: Bill Cochran, Don Collins, Scotty Combs, Dicky Fogg, Parky Tucker, Coach Stallard, Johnny Collins, Bill Lile, Bucky Bentley, Phil Gilliam, Bill Potter, Freddie Sturgill. Collins, Potter, Lile, Buchanan, Stallard VtSITV CLUB OFFICERS President .. Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Sargeant-at-Arms Sponsor „ DON COLLINS JIM BUCHANAN BILL POTTER . BILL LILE COACH STALLARD The Varsity Club is composed of students who have earned letters in athletics, managing, or cheer- leading. The purpose of the club is to promote sportsmanship and interest in sports. New members of the club this year were: Freddie Sturgill, Jack Horner, Lily Orr, Rhea Ball, Nancy Mullins, Patricia Salaita, Johnny Collins, Jim Buchanan, Tommy Light, Sam Davidson, Jack Estep, Lewis Williams, Denver Gleason, Bobby Miller, Don Collins, and Scotty Combs. Characters from books more characters . . . Getting out the vote Class presidents speak flSSflBLY Our assembly series this year was designed to give a number of students an opportunity to participate. In scheduling the pro- grams the faculty advisers, Miss Scott, Miss Cox, and Mr. Gibbs, tried to use all of the clubs and organizations in high school, to use visiting ministers, and to take advantage of the holidays, special occasions, and talent within our school. Our first assembly program set the stage for the many to follow. Former students who were attending various colleges were invited to explain to the student body the many phases of college life. The Millettes, the Milligan College trio featuring our own Patsy Masters, gave the first talent assembly. All classes except the Senior class gave talent shows with acts ranging from baton twirling to playing the violin. The special occasions drew many different assembly ideas, ranging from Publications Day to a Washington-Lincoln Day program, featuring Keith Johnston delivering the Gettysburg ad- dress. Book Week was portrayed by a collection of characters straight from the best books of our library. Little did we suspect that we had a Chinese lady, a ballerina, and Tom Sawyer in our midst, but out of our student body they came. Our clubs and organizations presented programs which were informative, as well as entertaining. On the Friday following the Band Festival in Bristol, a proud band presented highlights from the festival. Our Hi-Y Club participated in our assemblies by giving us al- ways the emphasis on the important element in life— religion. The Glee Club did its annual caroling on the last school day before Christmas. Los Conquistadores gave its annual Christmas pro- gram, Fiesta en Espana , featuring Carolyn Fugate as the lovely Madonna. Even a Fashion Parade was a part of our regular Friday assembly, when the F.H.A. gave us a peep at their finished clothing projects. March the fifteenth was an appro- pria te day for the Roman Club to present its program, The Ides mmK of March . Our business clubs, D.E. and V.O.T., explained the purposes of their organizations by showing the proper and im- proper method of applying for a job, and by showing the pro- per method of making a sale. W„OB returned from Washington, a bouncing, happy group, ready to give all of us the inside story of the Seniors ' trip to Washington. Our parade of ministers included Rev. George Welsch, Rev. Richard Lloyd, Rev. Mahaffey, Rev. Bill Clark, Rev. Terry, Rev. Manship, and Rev. C. W. Dye. It seemed that each one had the most interesting method of presenting his thoughts to the student body. We feel that our assembly programs have been a success in two ways. They have been informative and entertaining; they have given us the opportunity to be a part of the programs. SCHEDULE Aug. 31 College Day Dec. 21 Spanish Club Sept. 7 Safety Day Jan. 4 V.O.T. Club Sept. 14 Hi-Y Jan. 1 1 Rev. Clark Sept.. 21 Rev. Welsch Jan. 25 D. E. Club Sept. 28 The Millettes Feb. 1 Bland Talent Oct. 12 Publications Day Feb. 15 Rev. Terry Oct. 19 Rev. Lloyd Feb. 22 Washington-Lincoln Day Oct. 26 Band Mar. 1 F.H.A. Fashion Parade Nov. 2 Americanism Mar. 8 Intramurals Nov. 9 Key Club Mar. 15 Roman Club Nov. 16 Education Week Mar. 22 Rev. Manship Nov. 21 Rev. Mehaffey Mar. 29 Eighth Grade Day Nov. 30 Book Week April 5 Glee Club Dec. 7 Sophomore Day April 12 Freshman Day Dec. 14 Hi-Y May 3 W 9 OB Dec. 21 Glee Club May 10 Rev. C. W. Dye Sophomore Talent Show Washington and Lincoln Program COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES May 22, 1956 Processional, March Romaine ... Daisy Chain Class Song, Show Boat Medley Salutatory Gounod Juniors and Seniors Kern - Mary Lou Johnston SHOW BOAT Class of 1956 Presentation of Colors .... Boys from Camp Powell Paul Bennett, Johnny Carter, Kenneth Cooper, Roger Daugherty, Cammy Edmonds, Jack Hill, Lincoln Kiser, Roy Laster, Dean McQuery, James Revilla, George Salaita, Terry Slemp, Bob Taylor, Johnny Wells, Bill Wren, Jimmy Gilliam. Arrival of the Show Boat, Captain Andy in Charge John Dye Make Believe Entire Company Sob, Sob, Sob — Rhythm Skit, or a melodramatic bit of a Melodrama. Roger Daugherty, Mary Alice Light, Johnny Carty, Paul Bennett, J. Lincoln Kiser, Jr., Mary Ruth Fraley, Bill Wren. Why Do I Love You — A dancing interpretation by the Boys and Girls of the Ensemble Margaret Mumpower — Roy Laster; Sue Liddle — Cammy Edmonds; Janice Redwine — Johnny Dye,- Shirley Reasor — Johnny Carty; Ann Edwards — Jimmy Gilliam. Mary Had a Little Lamb Girls Sextet Sue Liddle, Carolyn Masters, Ann Edwards, Janice Redwine, Shirley Reasor, Shirley Issac. Rock Around the Clock Margaret Mumpower — Johnny Carty Rhythm River Rascals Brown Jug Polka — Folk Dance . .— ' Can ' t Help Lovin ' That Man Sue Liddle — Soprano Soloist Boys and Girls of the Ensemble Girls Sextet Ace of Diamonds — Folk Dance Ole Man River — Finale .... Boys and Girls of the Ensemble Entire Company Girls of the Ensemble: Shirley Ayres, Dorothy Barker, Barbara Bentley, Patsy Burke, Anita Clark, Roberta Clark, Charlene Cox, Mary Helen Dalton, Emma Jean Dingus, Betty Dulaney, Mary Ruth Fraley, Rena Gallihar, Ellen Hackney, Delores Hash, Geraldine Herron, Mary Lou Johnston, Mary Alice Light, Mary Jane Messer, Norma Morelock, Josephine Noble, Reba Riggs, Carol Warf, Shirley Williams. Crew Man: Bob Garrison. President ' s Remarks Johnny Dye Giftorian — John Scott Carty Valedictory Delores Hash junoR-scnicR mw April 23, 1956 The Queen, Margaret Pog Mumpower, and the King, Jack Hill, were crowned by the Junior class president. Jack Campbell. The Queen ' s attendants were Mary Ruth Fraley and Joanne Macauley. Joanne Macauley, Nancy Hagy and dates coming through the arch. Enjoying the Floorshow . Miss Broadwater presides at the punch bowl. Miss Big Stone Gap High Queen of the Prom NANCY MULLINS Mr. Big Stone Gap High King of the Prom JACK CAMPBELL Li SEflli SUPtRLflTIVES GrindstafF— Perdue Estep— Macauley BEST ALL-AROUND MOST STUDIOUS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST DEPENDABLE MOST VERSATILE Fonda Potter Guy Buchanan Phyllis Turner Don Coll ins Nancy Hagy Jack Campbell Toby Perdue Keaster GrindstafF Joanne Macauley Jack Estep Campbell— Hagy Turner— Collins Phyllis Turner The top scholastic honor for Valedictorian went to Nancy Hagy, while the second honor spot ended in a tie between Phyllis Tur- ner and Toby Perdue. Joanne Macauley was the choice of the seniors and the faculty for the D.A.R. Good Citizenship award, based upon dependa- bility, service, leadership, and patriotism. The Lions Clubs within the geographical area of District VIII gave trophies for sportsmanship in football and basketball to each of t he high schools represented. Those chosen for these awards in our school were: Parky Tucker in football and Bill Potter in basketball. The trophies were awarded to all winners at a dinner meeting in Wise and the special guest for the occa- sion was Johnny Majors of U. T. Parky Tucker Bill Potter 1DP mm Toby Perdue Joanne Macauley BOTTLED AND DISTRIBUTED BY the PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NORTON, INC. GIBSON LUMBER COMPANY APPALACHIA, VIRGINIA Everything to Build With Phone 1 1 7 Portrait Photography With the Magic Formula KHPT KING STUDIO PHONE 488, APPALACHIA, VIRGINIA COLLIER ' S STYLE SHOP Where Style and Value Count Most Phone 572 509 Main Street Appalachia, Virginia The Flood of ' 57 M. D. COLLIER FIRST NATIONAL BANK FURNITURE CORPORATION Big Stone Gap, Virginia Appalachia Pennington Gap Member Federal Deposit Insurance Big Stone Gap Corporation HALF A CENTURY of J. B. 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