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

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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.

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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