Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1969 volume:

59D: 2 Spice PRR Blackstone High School Blackstone, Virginia Volume 22 Confusion and contentment are among the expressions seen on the first day of school. Many Faces Appear in B.H.S. Life There are many faces at B.H.S. Homeroom, club meetings, assemblies, all of these bring about many faces. Not only the faces of the students at B.H.S. but also guest speakers and the yearbook representative. Football practice and games, basketball games, baseball games, track meets and pep rallies, both indoors and out, bring about still other faces. With the Homecoming parade, Homecoming game and dance and Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom we see other faces, familiar and unfamiliar. Finally, there are the faces which climax the school; those that we find at the Baccalaureate ‘| Sermon and Graduation. The 1969 Ivy—Published by the 1969 Ivy Staff of Blackstone High School, Blackstone, Vir- ginia. ete mI ee ec 2h be wile ei en: Janet Hart PMMA EATICOECOILOP) ssi, esc ole ees Dana Harver Business Manager ........ Mary Alice Pitzinger EIGHTH GRADERS FACES reflect their burn- ing desire to discover new heights of education. ELLEN CHRISTIAN and Sally Spindler express bewilder- ment upon puzzling question. Contents PNGAGCINICS ciate «: Seid cote 10 (QAM OUVALN TO TaTS tea ae ene 24 ANU NCNCCS Da a he va cae A4 ACU MCO Rare teeth: . .atarie. =. 64 (CURIGSS Si a en, ee 70 Struggles and Relaxation Caught in a Glance I THE EVER PRESENT struggle for supremacy is found even at B.H.S. but in a much more relaxed man- ner. a? ite I MIRTH Is EVER present in the lunchtime clown, Mike Hart’s antics, although Pam Draper seems embarrassed by them. ee n ¥ «, CAUGHT AT AN opportune : Se ee aia ;, ? % DIY ae : ey Ry ant , — commis Pe pe Ae. ye Rae ae ha : ' Ee moment, Audrey Oliver and Patricia Lewis are preparing for a new way of life. of B.H.S. students; contentment, desire, APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC as typical and disinterest. INTENTION -AND AT- TENTION are both need- ed to successfully com- plete a course. Decisions, Desperation and a Dogmatic Outlook Are Part of Athletics “BLACKSTONE” STIRS up team spirit by his ever present vigil at his team’s contests. ALMOST COUNTS ONLY in horse shoes but it was a good effort on the part of Douglas McBryde. COACH HORNE ADDS his youth- ful spirit and careful decisions from the sidelines. DRIVE, DRIVE, the one word that kept the spirit up for the team. Athletics give boys a taste of de- feat and victory. nae ey pic | ME satis iit OO % est PEE : siicinacatiene ciiimiomannel a acaecenenanaineete ‘ ; ses sie FORGETFULNESS POPS up even in the best of plays but Tom Forrester, Robert Dalton, and Jimmy McDaniel wouldn’t dream of it. ORATIONS ARE IN an increasing demand from the distinguished Carl Lee McDaniel. SOMEBODY BETTER WATCH the road for that imaginary tree coming up at the curve, or Ellen Christian, Robert Dalton, Nancy Garrett, and Tom Forrester will crash into it. All Things Necessary to Life Found at B. H. S. Fun, Fantasy, Forgetfulness, and Fortune Fun is for taking Fantasy is for making Forgetfulness is carefully laid Fortunes are slowly made. ATHLETICS KEEP B.HLS. girls at the peak of physical fitness. 1969 Ivy Dedicated to Mrs. Norris There is one unique teacher at B.H.S. who is liked by all students and anyone with whom she comes in contact with during each day. She is remembered by her friendly smile and her soft but firm voice. She is always willing to help in any way she can to keep the standards at B.H.S. and also to help her students to realize the importance of a good education. She spends much of her time helping students and preparing to give the best possible advice to her students. This teacher truly means a great deal to our school and our English Department. She gives her freshman and sophomore English students a good background to prepare them for their junior and senior courses. In grateful recognition of her helpfulness at B.H.S., we dedicate the 1969 Ivy to Mrs. Pauline Norris. oo 4 ia ‘ as Sgt! : ety Ce GUSEs. 6, MRS. NORRIS CAREFULLY studies the text, in order MRS. PAULINE C. NORRIS to teach her students the best possible meaning of the lesson. Hy Le ere, e babe Academics Desire must exist anywhere that a subject is taught for education to take place. B.H.S. is certainly a good example of this and a suitable recognition of this fact is caught up in the studious looks the students exhibit towards their teachers. The teachers provide a large portion of this desire. MR. WARREN L. THWEAT—Principal Administration Helps Students The faces of every high school are the reflec- tions of its administration. Blackstone High School is no exception. Our academics, extracur- ricula, and student participation are centered around our administration. Our principal, Mr. Warren L. Thweat, our fac- ulty, and our secretaries all show many faces in their work and assistance to the students. Many members of our faculty sponsor clubs and coach sports, plus teaching classes. The secretaries who assist Mr. Thweat can be seen doing anything from typing the daily bulletin to preparing re- port cards. Throughout the year our adminis- tration shows many faces, all of these depend- ing on their experiences and knowledge. The faces of BHS can be seen every day throughout our school in all we and our adminis- tration do. IN HIS OFFICE, MR. THWEAT looks over papers sent to him and copes with problems at hand. MR. HUGH L. BLANTON—Division Superintendent, Nottaway County Secretaries Remain Busy Throughout the Year 2 ¥ 5 Sat ) = f MISS HELEN WILKERSON—Secretary to Mr. Thweat, who replaced Mrs. Lord. MRS. HELEN LORD—Secretary to Mr. Thweat, who helped us at the beginning of school when we were so busy. MRS. PEGGY NICHOLS—Secretary to Mr. Thweat Teachers Counsel College Bound Students This year we are very fortunate to have a new library to work and browse in. We are also for- tunate to have this new addition to the school in the capable hands of Mrs. Sanger, our librar- ian. She is always ready to assist the students in any way. There are plans to move the guidance office downstairs. This is a vital office to students. One must go here for advice and for help in ap- plying to a college. Mrs. Carson is our guidance counselor. She is a friend to each of the students. Her job also consists of keeping all of the students’ records, giving aptitude tests, and helping juniors and seniors in deciding on a college or other employ- ment after graduation. Both of these services are essential to the stu- dents. MRS. SARAH CARSON, the guidance counselor, looks over one of the student’s files. 7 = MRS. MOLLIE SANGER, the school librarian, checks the new books that have just come in. MRS. SANGER HELPS a student in checking out a book from the library. English Courses Encourage Reading English, a required course each year at B.H.S., }s taught by three very capable teachers, Miss ‘ean Jones, Mrs. Pauline Norris, and Mrs. Ruth McClung. | Along with the “new” grammar, the students are required to,write many themes so that they may see how to use what they have learned cor- rectly. The literature books contain various stories, ranging from classics to some written by modern riters, as well as poetry and plays. This well-rounded English program prepares a student for college or any work he might choose after high school and comprises one of the larg- est branches of the academic face of B.H.S. i —wesenpeennnen ss? MRS. RUTH McCLUNG, who teaches eleventh and twelfth grade English, prepares for one of her classes during her study hall. MRS. PAULINE NORRIS, the ninth and tenth grade English teacher, corrects papers written by her stu- dents. MISS JEAN JONES, who teaches eighth grade English and dramatics, smiles at the humor in her students’ themes. Students Try Hard in Math MRS. WEATHERFORD EXPLAINS the basic principles of math to her Algebra I students. She also teaches Algebra II and geometry. Classes in math are greatly needed in an aca- demic or vocational course of study. Two years of math are required in order to graduate. For the student entering high school, math eight and nine are offered. Mrs. Dorothy Tun- stall teaches these classes. For students who plan to go on to college, al- gebra, geometry, and advanced math are offered. Mrs. Anna Weatherford instructs students in these classes. When a student graduates -from Blackstone High School, he is well educated in math and is able to face the world of work or college. WITH PATIENCE, Mrs. Dorothy Tunstall, teacher of Math 8 and 9, explains an equation to her class. WHILE IN STUDY HALL, Mrs.! Tunstall looks over her classes’ homework papers. “5 a4 , ts � es REE E mmmatindin he eR dai NT aed YR a A iS es ae : oul ee] ahaa. hacen aoe aanET Stot ram, Dades CIN 0 Pin MRS. OLIVIA HARRISON EXPLAINS to her eighth grade students the different stages of growth. She also MR. DAVID HORNE, who teaches biology, science teaches ninth grade science, and chemistry. 8, and physical education, enjoys a humorous moment with his class. Knowledge of Science Proves Valuable It is essential in today’s scientific world that everyone have a general understanding of sci- ence. The science department at B.H.S. gives each student a better understanding of the world about him IN CHEMISTRY, MRS. HARRISON : explains the methods of performing an The college bound student can get a good foun- experiment. dation upon which he can build throughout his college years. Mr. David C. Horne teaches eighth grade sci- ence and biology, and Mrs. Olivia Harrison teaches chemistry, and eighth and ninth grade science. Both of these teachers constantly enrich their student’s understanding of science by ex- periments. These also teach the proper laboratory techniques to carry with them to college. Science classes are rewarding and challenging experience to the student and teacher also. Many Skills Used in Vocational Courses Vocational courses at B.H.S. offer valuable and practical experience in many fields. For the girls, home economics is offered; for the boys, agriculture and general mechanics. The girls in home economics learn the basic principles of sewing, cooking, decorating, and home nursing under Mrs. Hilda Cassell’s super- vision. The girls can continue their study in more advanced courses. Mr. Lewis Williamson aids the boys in the proper use of shop tools and machinery in the mechanics courses; while in the agricultural courses the boys learn proper use of fertilization and wise use of land and resources. Both of these courses strive to aid the boys in becoming better mechanics and agriculturalists. MR. LEWIS WILLIAMSON shows his general me+ chanics class how to use the power saw. Daag ;, peg ty g. se Bits WII 8 ci toto Ba a ene toe MRS. HILDA CASSELL, who teaches all home eco- nomics classes, reads through a magazine distribute to her classes. MRS. CASSELL CLEANS out he? closet where she keeps her stu’ dents’ papers. Students Prepare for the Business World This year the business department at B.H.S. has been moved to a new location. Commercial courses are now being taught in two trailers. Both are well equipped with needed facilities. A new teacher, Mr. Flannagan and Mrs. Cornelia DeBusk head this department. Typing and shorthand are taken by students who are going to college or want a job later. There is also recordkeeping, general business, and bookkeeping for those interested in the business world; the recording and accounting of finances is also studied. A student is able to use what he has learned in his business courses in office practice. Students may work with adding and mimeograph ma- chines, plus others. This class is in charge of The Ram’s Horn, published and distributed bi- weekly. As a student leaves B.H.S., he is able to seek a rewarding future in the business world by the excellent background received in our business department. MRS. CORNELIA DeBUSK, who teaches shorthand, typing II, and office practice. A NEW MEMBER of the faculty, Mr. Thomas Flannagan who teaches recordkeeping, general business, and typing I directs class discussion. WILLIAM YORK USES his spare time wisely in recordkeeping. Students Widen Knowledge of Old and New Worlds The history department of B.H.S. offers a student insight into the past which will enable him to build his future as a more dependable citizen. Government classes taught by Mr. A. K. Glass, teaches the students the function of our govern- ment on local, state, and national levels. Among other activities throughout the year, the class took a poll on the 1968 presidential election. Mr: Glass also teaches classes of world history and world geography. Classes in civics and United States history in- crease the students’ own knowledge of their own country and its background. These classes are taught by Mr. Benjamin C. Weatherford, Jr. Mr. Arthur P. Nelson has completed his prac- tice teaching at B.H.S. in the history department. He added a great deal to the history classes from his own experiences. MR. BENJAMIN C. WEATHERFORD, JR., who teaches Civics 8 and United States history, talks to the class about the history of the United States. 20 et ie 3 : ‘ | MR. ARTHUR NELSON, who was practice teaching here, lectures to his class about our heritage. MR. A. K. GLASS explains the basic principles of { government to the seniors. j Languages Give Insight to Culture and History For the college bound student as well as for personal knowledge, classes in foreign languages are offered. Two years of Latin and three years of French are all taught by Mrs. Izell Hutcherson. Within the Latin classes, much is learned about Roman life and customs, about famous men in Roman history, as well as learning the language itself. Much background work is done by studying history and ways of life of the French. Tapes, recordings, and films all serve as aids to French students. Foreign languages help to round out students for future academic work and careers. MRS. HUTCHERSON EXPLAINS the declen- sion of some difficult French nouns to her French I class. FRENCH II STUDENTS, Jerry Parrish, Dana Harver, MRS. IZELL HUTCHERSON, who teaches Latin I and Vivian Jones, and Diana Pe rkinson study diligently on II, speaks to her Latin class about Roman history. | subjunctive. She also teaches French I and II. : MR. LEE JOHSON, who teaches all classes of physical education except one, waits for his class to come out so they can play an energetic game of football. 22 Physical Education Means a Lot of Hard Work Strange as it may seem, physical education courses are stressed nearly as much as other classes. You see the girls, as well as the boys, outside running laps and playing football in order to keep physically fit. The students participate in other organized sports such as basketball, softball, and soccer. Driver’s education is taught during the winter months. Health and first aid are also taught as indoor classes. Mr. Lee Johnson and Mr. David Horne are our two physical education teachers this year. SALLY CARSON, Ellen Christian, Mary Steinwand, and Diane Sheffield enjoy a scrimmage game in basket- ball during physical education with Mr. Johnson as referee. Music Appreciation Is Taught This Year MRS. ERMA THWEATT, the dietician, is in charge of the nu- tritious meals served in the cafeteria every day. J | GLEE CLUB DIRECTOR, Mrs. Sommerville plays for the club to practice. STUDENTS IN FIRST lunch enjoy the hot meals served in the cafeteria. Organizations An organized body is always stronger than scattered individuals. B.H.S. has set up different clubs to provide a group for everyone. Organizations promote teamwork so necessary in life and school clubs provide a definite basis for team work 25 SCA Is Democracy SCA COUNCIL: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Harrison, Sponsor; Richard Cundiff, President; JoAnne Crusenberry, Vice President; Ellen Christian, Recording Secretary; Donnie Mayton, Treasurer; Sally Spindler, Pianist; Dianna Perkinson, Songleader. SECOND ROW: Norman Davis, Cary Hurst, Janet Hart, Sally Carson, Gail Lawson, a j é f Tina Mitchell, Dianne Sheffield, Pam Draper, Dana Harver. THIRD ROW: Jamie McKissick, Ronnie McKis- sick, Gene Cole, Kathi Hurst, Louise Tuggle, Mary Alice Pitzinger, Debbie Gunn. FOURTH ROW: Doug Garrett, Robert Dalton, Tom Forrester, Roger Andrews, Mike Hart, Jerry Parrish. The S.C.A., our student government, is con- sidered by B.H.S. students as being the most important school organization. The Student Council consists of represent- atives elected by each homeroom and club, and the S.C.A. officers. In November, delegates and Mrs. Harrison attended the Farmville District Meeting at Amelia. During the summer, President Richard Cun- | diff, attended the SCA work shop at Radford College. Here he gathered new ideas for use | in this year’s SCA programs. MARY ALICE PITZINGER, Gene Cole, and Sally Car- son arrive at district meeting with scrapbook. Magazine Sales Boost Treasury SCA OFFICERS: FIRST ROW: Donnie Mayton, Treas- 'urer; Sally Spindler, Pianist; Dianna Perkinson, Song- leader. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Harrison, Sponsor; Richard The magazine campaign, our annual money- making project, gives the classes a chance to en- large their treasuries. At an assembly, prizes are awarded and the ‘““Top Salesman” award is pre- sented. Another project of the S.C.A. is the Christmas door decorations contest. Each homeroom com- petes for first place. After the rush of the campaigning and elec- tion is over, the officers are installed at an im- pressive candlelighting ceremony. PRESIDENT RICHARD CUNDIFF pauses during Coun- cil meeting to pose for photographer. Cundiff, President; JoAnne Crusenberry, Vice President; Ellen Christian, Recording Secretary; Vivian Jones, Cor- responding Secretary. 27 Outstanding Journalists Are Honored QUILL AND SCROLL: FIRST ROW: Mrs. McClung, Sponsor; Audrey Oliver, President; Kathi Hurst, Vice President; Janet Hart, Secretary-Treasurer; Roger An- drews, SCA Representative. SECOND ROW: Richard 28 Cundiff, Patricia Mayton, Diana Perkinson, Donnie Mayton, Louise Tuggle, Mary Alice Pitzinger, Mary Jane Miracle, Robert Dalton. (Not Pictured, Dana Harver.) The Quill and Scroll is an international so- ciety of high school journalists. To become a member, a student must have a high scholastic record and be either a junior or a senior. B.H.S. offers membership to those students who have done outstanding work on either The Ivy or on the Ram’s Horn. Members of this club are always busy in one way or another—whether typing articles for the newspaper or taking pictures for the yearbook. Several members attend the Southern Inter- scholastic Press Association meeting to gain ideas and put them into use in our school’s pub- licat ions. Truly, the Quill and Scroll develops high standards of journalism throughout the year. RICHARD CUNDIFF looks through magazine in search of new ideas for yearbook. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: LEFT TO RIGHT: Janet Hart, Mrs. Weatherford, Sponsor; Robert Dalton. _ NHS Stresses Honor System HART pins honor roll card on Robert Dalton. Being a member of the National Honor Society is the highest honor a student can receive. Only Juniors and Seniors who have maintained a “B” average and show outstanding qualities in schol- arship, leadership, character, and service are accepted. Among NHS responsibilities is. giving out honor roll cards each six weeks to students on the honor roll. They also post the honor roll in the hall. During exams, the honor system is stressed by placing posters bearing the honor pledge in each room. Through the National Honor Society, high standards are achieved and maintained within the club and within individuals. In the spring, in an impressive ceremony, new members are tapped in the Honor Society. They, too, will carry on the standards of the Honor Society. 29 Staff Captures Year’s Highlights The members of the Ivy Staff start work on the yearbook long before school starts in Sep-. tember. Cover, layouts, headings, and the theme are decided on during summer vacation. The ad salesmen are also busy at this time selling ads to businessmen in the area. The staff photographers are continuously cov- ering all phases of B.H.S. life throughout the year. Students are engaged in various everyday tasks along with the highlights of athletic and social events. Annual sales were promoted and calendars, jewelry and composition books were sold to fi- nance the yearbook. Every member worked hard to meet deadlines and make the 1969 Ivy a good record of. the 1968-69 year. os MR. FLANAGAN, a sponsor, edits copy. IVY STAFF: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Tunstall, Advisor, Janet Hart, Editor; Dana Harver, Assistant Editor; Mary Alice Pitzinger, Business Manager; Ellen Chris- tian, Assistant Business Manager; Linda Loftis, Secre- tary; Robert Dalton, SCA Representative. SECOND OCENGRESS. Ys oom Riba pitts Festsirn a. tes A maice Sons SALLY SPINDLER, Stephanie Spyker, Ellen Christian, and Audrey Oliver separate pictures for class section. ROW: Stephanie Spyker, Robin Edwards, Dianne Thom- ason, Tina Mitchell, Sally Carson, Nancy Garrett, George Ritchie. THIRD ROW: Donnie Overton, Tom Forrester, Sally Spindler, Carolyn Parrish, Louise Tuggle, Audrey Oliver, Mary Steinwand, Richard Cundiff. fi e ‘| “ x Large Staff Covers B.H.S. News RAM’S HORN STAFF: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Hutcherson, Sponsor; Mrs. DeBusk, Sponsor; Dianna Perkinson, Edi- tor; Jamie McKissick, Assistant Editor; Roger Andrews, Production Editor; Donnie Mayton, Business Manager; Mr. Flanagan, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Pam Draper, Teddy Naugle, Rhonda Will, Peggy Coleman, Selena Poole, Gail Lawson, Gene Cole, Debbie Wilburn, Linda Loftis. THIRD ROW: Hardy O’Neal, Vivian Jones, Di- | EDITOR DIANNA PERKINSON listens closely as Mrs. Hutcherson asks about layouts. ff % anne Sheffield, Debbie Gunn, Audrey Oliver, Louise Tuggle, Mary Jane Miracle. FOURTH ROW: Betty Wheeler, Martha Cundiff, Jeanette McDaniel, Kathi Hurst, Stratton Whitlow, Donnie Cundiff, Johnny Up- son, R. C. Sullivan. FIFTH ROW: Lynn Anderson, Kathy Forrester, Anne Rollins, Ann Chumney, Patricia May- ton, Butch Pomeroy, Phillip Morris, Billy Mays. Every Wednesday morning you will find the Ram’s Horn Staff discussing the next issue of the high school’s paper. The Ram’s Horn, made up of features, sports, editorials, Rampages, and other articles of interest to its readers, is a bi- weekly publication. Staff members work diligently to get their various jobs done by the deadline. These jobs include typing dummy sheets, layouts, proof- reading, and typing of stencils. Under the wise direction of Mrs. DeBusk, Mrs. Hutcherson, and Mr. Flanagann, the staff works hard to make the Ram’s Horn a paper BHS can be proud of. 31 THESPIANS: LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. McClung, Spon- Vice President; Dianna Perkinson, Secretary-Treasurer: sor; JoAnne Crusenberry, President; Richard Cundiff, Tom Forrester, SCA Representative. Thespians Live Up to Motto Though few in number, the members of th Thespians are very skilled in all phases of th theater. These students have gained membershi by doing outstanding work both on and off th stage. Membership is gained by earning a certai number of merits in the different phases of th aru Blackstone’s troupe 891 works closely wit the Dramatics Club in plays as well as in variot money-making projects. The B.H.S. Thespians live up to their mott “Act well your part; there all the honor lies RICHARD CUNDIFF displays the acting ability enabled him to become a member of the Thespian 32 oe ‘OBERT DALTON displays his acting ability to class- jates in chemistry. IRAMATICS: FIRST ROW: Miss Jones, Sponsor; � Anne Crusenberry, President; Tom Forrester, Vice -esident; Dianna Perkinson, Secretary; Donnie Orange, -easurer; Sally Carson, SCA Representative. SECOND IW: Stephanie Spyker, Jeanette McDaniel, Martha indiff, Hardy O’Neal, Suzann Kite, Gail Biddle. THIRD ) Te CONGRESS bo BL ihe ents Patents aa Staten Menace Jramatics Club Sees Othello Although the Dramatics Club took in only a few new members this year, the group was very enthusiastic about their work. Since there were few male members in the club, boys from the student body were selected for parts in the plays. Some of the members furthered their interests and tried out for parts in the productions of the “Blackstone Players.” Some members at- dended ‘“The Taming of the Shrew” at Longwood College. A few of the members attended “Othello” in Richmond. The club did a short play in a pay assembly to raise money for future use. To help spread the Christmas spirit, the Dramatics Club along with the Glee Club put on a Christmas program. After Christmas, the club made plans for a three- act play. In the spring, the club sent some of its members with a play to the district play contest. ROW: Lynn Anderson, Betty Wheeler, Dianne Sheffield, Nancy Garrett, Ellen Christian. FOURTH ROW: Floyd- ette Fitzgerald, Beth Martin, Richard Cundiff, Sally Ste Mary Alice Pitzinger, Carolyn Parrish, Robert alton. 33 Tri-Hi-Y Aids Red Cross TRI-HI-Y: FIRST ROW: Martha Lewis, Mary Stein- wand, Chaplain; Stephanie Spyker, Treasurer; Sally Carson, Secretary; Carolyn Parrish, Vice President; Mary Alice Pitzinger, President; Mrs. Weatherford, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Pam Draper, Dianne Shef- field, Tina Mitchell, Teresa Ooten, Kathy Berry, Diana pea rs w mn 2 ATR, | PRESIDENT MARY ALICE Pitzinger jokes with mem- bers before meeting. 34 : : a = : 3 Pettry, Gene Cole. THIRD ROW: Dana Harver, SCA Representative; Nancy Garrett, Judy Bell, Ellen Chris- tian, Deborah Marshall, Gayle Jones, Kathy Forrester. FOURTH ROW: Vivian Jones, Ruth Phillips, JoAnne aN Debbie Gunn, Patricia Lewis, Sally Spind- This year as one project the Tri-Hi-Y Club filled small boxes with toys for the Red Cross to send to Vietnamese children. Each year the club works to become an “Ace” club. To do this you must give money to charity, sing the Hi-Y hymn at each meeting, and take part in various other activities. For the second year they are working on a point system. Members get points for selling candy and stationery and being active in other activities. An induction service was held at the Methodist church for the induction of new members. Rep- resentatives attended the district meeting in Richmond. In the spring two delegates are sent to Model General Assembly. This year B.H.S. was host to a district workshop in a joint effort with the Hi-Y. The Tri-Hi-Y has certainly lived up to its motto—‘‘Create, maintain, extend.” Hi-Y Strives for Ace Rating HI-Y: FIRST ROW: Mr. Glass, Sponsor; Tom Forrester, President; Jamie McKissick, Vice President; Steve Inge, | Secretary; R. C. Sullivan, Treasurer; Jerry Parrish, S.C.A. Representative; Mike Hart, Chaplain. SECOND ROW: Winnie Moss, Paxton DeBusk, Johnny Upson, Stratton Whitlow, Donnie Cundiff. THIRD ROW: Brad- ley Dalton, Donnie Perkinson, Donnie Overton, Doug Garrett, Mike Hurley, Donnie Orange. FOURTH ROW: Larry Williamson, Butch Pomeroy, Donnie Mayton, Billy Dalton, Phillip Morris, Bobby Wells. Members of the Hi-Y strive to live up to the high standards of this club. Affiliated by the YMCA, the club is spreading the high ideas of clean living to everyone in the community. In the fall, the Hi-Y sent delegates to the District Convention. The chaplain presented de- votions at every assembly during the year. By working hard on projects, the club can attain an “Ace” rating. This enables them to send delegates to Model General Assembly in the spring. This club is a service to the community and is an example of the high Christian character of B.H.S. students. PRESIDENT TOM FORRESTER presides over Hi-Y assembly. 35 FHA Follows Themes FHA: FIRST ROW: Dianne Thomason, Chaplain; Deb- bie Gunn, SCA Representative; Debbie Senter, Reporter; Suzann Kite, Historian; Tina Mitchell, Treasurer; Dana Harver, Secretary; Vivian Jones, Vice President; Au- drey Oliver, President. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Cassell, The F.H.A. chose two themes, ‘Your Neigh- bors Near and Far” and “‘Good Family Relations Through Communications.” The meetings and projects centered around these two themes. Three “grannies” were adopted from the con- valescent home. Volunteers visited these ladies every week and presents were sent for their birthdays and special occasions. Guests were in- vited to speak on various subjects ranging from the “Generation Gap” to “Understanding the Value and Worth of the Family.” The climax of the year is the traditional Mother-Daughter Banquet. The new officers are inducted in a candlelighting ceremony to bring to a close another successful year. SUZANN KITE displays her knitting ability to Mrs. Cassell, F.H.A. sponsor. 36 Sponsor; Emily Rochelle, Linda Hahn, Kathy Forrester, Sandy Nelson. THIRD ROW: Beth Martin, Patricia Lewis, Martha Bolton, Gayle Jones, Ruth Phillips. FOURTH ROW: Carolyn Parrish, Mary Alice Pitzinger, JoAnne Crusenberry, Mary Steinw and. Een rep 1 o- i I isl | vs [| “ ea ae eT apn FFA Provides Training The Blackstone Chapter of the Future Farmers of America is a voluntary organization open to boys from all high school grades who have an active interest in agriculture and who are en- rolled in a vocational agriculture class at B.H.S. Objectives of the club include a supervised practice program in livestock production, and forestry in the community. The club also assists the community and the school by assisting in pro- FFA: FIRST ROW: Mike Hart, President; Eric French, Vice President; Doug McBryde, Secretary; Robert Codis- poti, Treasurer; Billy Ingram, Reporter; Arthur Codis- poti, Sentinel. SECOND ROW: Kenneth Harver, Donald Patten, Tony Anderson, Donnie Overton, Larry Bishop. tecting community property and improving school facilities. With livestock and crop production programs, the FFA provides members with ex- perience. Also, as a money-making project, the members of the club sold magazines which turned out to be profitable. Initiation of new FFA members, an event which all the members looked forward to, was a highlight of the club’s activities. THIRD ROW: Joseph Phillips, Floyd Clay, Butch Pome- roy, Alfred Dalton, Donnie Perkinson. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Williamson, Sponsor; J. E. Golden, Carl Lee McDan- iel, Milton Morton. FIFTH ROW: David Partelow, Jesse Goad, Jimmy McDaniel, Edward Chumney. 37 Spirit and Sportsmanship Are Promoted MONOGRAM: FIRST ROW: Mr. Horne, Sponsor; Jerry Parrish, President; Richard Cundiff, Vice-President; Cecil Dalton, Secretary; Martha Cundiff, Treasurer; Audrey Oliver, SCA Representative; Dana Harver. SEC- OND ROW: Diana Perkinson, Suzann Kite, Sally Car- son, Ellen Christian, Mary Alice Pitzinger, Gail Biddle. THIRD ROW: Roger Andrews, Billy Armes, Donnie Mayton, Dickie Thomason, Doug McBryde, Robert Price. FOURTH ROW: Billy Dalton, Claude Elliot, Alfred Dalton, Tom Forrester, LeRoy Rogers, Mike Hart, Jamie McKissick. The Monogram Club consists of members who have earned the coveted “B” through par- ticipation in any of varsity sports, by cheerlead- ing, or by managing a team. The members of the club can look back on many days of hard practice. Members of the Monogram Club work hard throughout the school year to promote school spirit and high athletic standards. The club members put on several skits during the year to promote spirit. The goal of the club was to increase partici- pation in all forms of athletics and to promote good sportsmanship. “CHERRY” BERRY, Senior Princess, is escorted by “Hardrock” Harver in Homecoming assembly. PEP: FIRST ROW: Carolyn Parrish, President; Vivian Jones, Vice President; Hardy O’Neal, Secretary; JoAnne Crusenberry, Treasurer; Dianne Sheffield, SCA Rep- resentative. SECOND ROW: Mary Alice Pitzinger, Mar- tha Cundiff, Dana Harver, Dianna Perkinson, Sally Car- son. THIRD ROW: Betty Wheeler, Sue Andrews, Jean- ette McDaniel, Gail Biddle) FOURTH ROW: Suzanne Kite, Gene Cole, Diana Pettry, Ellen Christian. FIFTH ROW: Nancy Garrett, Harriet Andrews, Kathy Berry, Audrey Oliver. SIXTH ROW: Patricia Lewis, Tina Mitchell, Debbie Gunn. SEVENTH ROW: Linda Loftis, Sandra Mayton, Rose Marie Thomas, Robin Edwards. EIGHTH ROW: Patricia Mayton, Deborah Marshall, Mitzi Bell, Brenda Swinson, Ellen Connally, Kathy Sulli- van, Tinker Steinwand. NINTH ROW: Patty Parrish, Debbie Senter, Judy Bell, Sandy Nelson, Stephanie Spyker. TENTH ROW: Marsha Inge, Beth Martin, Dale Tompkins, Joyce McDaniel, Nancy Simpson. ELEVENTH ROW: Wendi Lewis, Lynn Kolakowski, Dianne Moses, Linda Hahn, Sally Spindler. SEATED: LEFT TO RIGHT: Shirley Loftis, Teresa Ooten, Debbie Wilburn, Kathy Forrester, Pam Draper, Gayle Jones. Pep Club Displays Enthusiasm The Pep Club of BHS is one of our hardest working clubs. Their main goal is to promote school spirit among students and faculty. The members sit together during football and basket- ball games and display their enthusiasm by yell- ing with the cheerleaders. A concession stand is operated and programs are sold at all home games. The Homecoming parade, a tradition of BHS is sponsored by ‘the Pep Club. Floats, made by each class, were judged by local merchants. Being a Pep Club member is hard work, but is rewarding. This Club plays an active part in the life of all BHS students. CAROLYN PARRISH adds to the pre-game excitement with a victory poster. 39 Girls Strive for Perfection The Drill Team and Majorettes, though few in number, have worked hard to attain perfec- tion in their routines. Many hours of practice were spent under the guidance of the sponsor, Miss Jones. The girls marched in the Homecoming Parade and, also, in several Christmas parades. They have shown great determination and have shown active participation in the activities at B.H.S. DRILL TEAM: KNEELING: San- dra Mayton, Rose Marie Thomas. STANDING: Kathy Sullivan, Nancy Simpson. MAJORETTES: Shirley Loftis, Debbie Wilburn. LIBRARY: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Sanger, Sponsor; Janet Hart, President; Vivian Jones, Vice President; Patricia Mayton, Secretary; Linda Loftis, Treasurer; Louise Tuggle, Reporter; Kathi Hurst, SCA Representative. SECOND ROW: Stephanie Spyker, Sue Andrews, Ruth Library Duties Challenge |) | MRS. SANGER answers question for Harriet Andrews. Phillips, Diana Perkinson, Linda Hahn, Patricia Lewis, Kathy Berry, Gene Cole, Joyce Ann McDaniel. THIRD ROW: Dana Harver, Martha Lewis, Ellen Connally, Deb- bie Senter, Judy Bell, Wanda Green, Harriett Andrews, Mary Jane Miracle. Assistants This year the members of the Library Club have an added interest in their work because of our new library. These students help Mrs. Sanger, our librarian, to type cards for new books, shelve books, and take care of the desk. The club sells paperback books as a money- making project. This club stresses the importance of reading and better manners in the library, while learn- ing some of the duties of a librarian. The B.H.S. Library Club, as well as others all across the nation, observe National Library Week. Truly this is an indispensible club because of the time spent in keeping the library running efficiently. 4| Club Honors Seniors at Graduation GLEE: FIRST ROW: Kathy Berry, Sally Carson, Vivian Jones, Suzann Kite, Dana Harver, Teddy Naugle. SEC- OND ROW: Lynn Anderson, Floydette Fitzgerald; Char- old Wynn, Nancy Garrett, Ellen Christian. THIRD ROW: Gene Cole, Dianne Sheffield, Debbie Gunn, Ellen Con- nally, Ruth Phillips. FOURTH ROW: Mitzi Bell, Marcia Inge, Robin Edwards, Sally Spindler, Ethel Mae Wor- sham, Rebecca Rawlings. FIFTH ROW: Wendy Lewis, Diana Perkinson, Jackie Burrell, Rhonda Will. SIXTH ROW: Bill Gunn, Jeffrey Burrell, Stratton Whitlow, Rudolph Doswell. SEVENTH ROW: Donnie Perkinson, Donnie Overton, Carl Wegner, Floyd Clay. SEATED: LEFT TO RIGHT: Teresa Ooten, Diana Pettry, Kathy Forrester, Gayle Jones. The Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Sommerville, proves to be an excellent place for BHS students to develop their many musical abilities. During their weekly meetings these talented students rehearse various songs ranging from back to some of the more popular numbers of the day. In this season the club plans to entertain the Three Arts Club and various other community organizations as well as singing in school assem- blies. The Glee Club will climax their year’s work by singing for the baccalaureate service and com- mencement as final farewell to the seniors. TUESDAY MORNIN G means Glee Club practice for Suzann Kite. N N , ee n cla 43 Athletics Athletics provide an outlet for the release of competitive steam. They help to break the routine of study and keep a healthy body joined to an active mind. This combination provides the type of graduate needed in today’s technical world. 45 New Coach Gains Experience With Team ba Pl Cae VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: FIRST ROW: Coach Glass, Dickie Thomason, Richard Cundiff, Mike Hart, Douglas McBryde, Tom Forrester, Coach Horne. SEC- OND ROW: George Shields, Jerry Parrish, Mike Hurley, Jamie McKissick, Larry Williamson, Jeff French, Allen SENIORS: Dickie Thomason, Mike Hart, Richard Cun- diff, and Douglas McBryde have seen action for last time at B.H.S. 46 = = Poe .... Wagoner, Robert Price, Manager. THIRD ROW: Billy Dalton, Donnie Overton, Butch Pomeroy, R. C. Sullivan, Stratton Whitlow, Donnie Perkinson, Donnie Cundiff, Billy Ingram. Varsity football at Blackstone this year was almost disappointing when one looks at the scores. But the scores don’t describe the dedi- cated work of the small squad or new coach. This year Mr. D. Clayton Horne, a new mem- ber of our faculty, undertook the job of building a football team from a half-dozen lettermen and a host of subs and freshmen. The team gave a good showing in spite of the defeats. The co-captains, Richard Cundiff and Mike Hart, kept spirit at a peak throughout the year. Hampered by injuries and other difficul- ties the squad decreased from twenty-seven members at the beginning of the season to twenty playing members after the last game. Football at B.H.S. helps.in more ways than one may think of to develop an attitude desir- able to have in school and in the community. STARTING OFFENSIVE TEAM for B.H.S. are: line- Billy Ingram; Backs; Mike Hart, Dickie Thomason, man; Douglas McBryde, Jerry Parrish, Larry William- William York, and Richard Cundiff. son, George Shields, Donnie Perkinson, Jeff French, and Young Team Provides Needed Strength for Future | | STARTING DEFENSIVE TEAM for B.H.S. are: from ard Cundiff, Jerry Parrish, Allen Wagoner, Billy In- L. to R.; Douglas McBryde, Mike Berry, Jamie McKis- gram, and William York. sick, Larry Williamson, Mike Hart, Butch Pomeroy, Rich- 47 On tt Rams Gain Experience Through Defeats VARSITY FOOTBALL 1968 SEASON RECORD BH. Opponen 6 Dinwiddiew 22 4400.2 eee 44 6 Parkview... 2...) eee 19 12 Cumberland) 7322 2.2 eee 33 0 Emporia’. .)....- eee 19 0 Central ¢.i000 2) oe 33 oo Amelia 2.32 vs. sok. er ee 6 6 Randolph-Henry .......... 34 1S Brunswick) = a5... «2 eee 0 13 Crewe: of. Ssree oles ene 33 ALLEN WAGONER evades Dinwiddie tackler. RICHARD CUNDIFF picks up first down against Din- widdie. TOUGH defense proved valuable through the year. 48 JO-CAPTAIN Mike Hart scores touchdown against Crewe. Jamie McKissick passes on the run against Dinwiddie. Cundiff and Parrish Are Placed on All-District Team ‘ : : oe : : re RICHARD CUNDIFF receives All-District award from Mr. Thweatt during COACH HORNE and Co-Captain Assembly. Richard Cundiff discuss strategy against Crewe. MIKE HART presents gifts to Coach Horne and Coach Glass to show ap- preciation of team. waadaase? receives All-District award from Mr. Thweatt during JERRY PARRISH Assembly. 50 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM: FIRST ROW: Bill Ward, Buba Wynn, Norman Davis, Charles Newcomb, Billy Wallings, Bobby Eaton, Anthony Anderson. SECOND ROW: Cary Hurst, Charley Berry, Donnie Pollock, Ken- neth Harver, Frank Anderson, Charles Sommerville, J.V.’s Fight Hard and The Junior Varsity team got off to a good start this season with two straight victories, one over Central and the other over Crewe. This winning streak disappeared, however, as the J.V.’s met defeat against Brunswick, Randolph- Henry, and Parkview. The J.V.’s showed great determination as they met teams much larger and stronger than themselves. The Blackstone J.V.’s showed good potential, and in years to come should provide needed strength for the varsity. Memrraly......... 0 Blackstone........ 25 ME ee 6 Blackstone........ i Randolph-Henry .. 37 Blackstone oe a . 21 Brunswick ...... 14 BlgeKstone an. ek 0 MPEICW .......'. 20 Blackstone........ 7 a 0 Blackstone .u, os se 25 Carl Wegner. THIRD ROW: Coach Johnson, Al Simp- son, Bradley Dalton, Winnie Moss, Authur Codispoti, Jesse Goad. FOURTH ROW: Haney Hudson, Milton Mor- ton, Donnie Lawson, Timmy Ryder, Ronnie McKissick. Show Good Potential S = - + ae : B.H.S. COACHING STAFF: Mr. Lee Johnson, J.V. football and J.V. basketball and track; Mr. A. K. Glass, assistant football and basebali; Mr. David Horne, foot- ball and basketball; Mr. Benjamin Weatherford, girls basketball. 5] J.V.s Display Winning Efforts JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL: KNEELING: Win- nie Moss, R. C. Sullivan, Bobby Wells, Douglas Garrett, Al Simpson. STANDING: Ronnie McKissick, George This year the Junior Varsity team had a very successful season under the .excellent instruc- tion of Coach Johnson. The squad consisted of nine boys from grades eight through ten. Long, hard practices, excellent coaching, and the determination to win helped the JV’s to have a winning season, and one they can be proud of. The fact that they displayed good sportsmanship and teamwork in every game whether they were winning or losing is enough reason to commend them for their effort. Blackstone... 30 Dinwiddiewe ee 50 Blackstonessee 41 Géentrale eae ee Ae AS Blackstone: ..).... 35 Brunswick 74... 3M BISCKStONes ee. EAT | Dinwiddie ...7.... 42 Blackstone. Sak Amelint-) =e 41 Bisckstonew eee 42 Amelia “177,25 eee 24 Blackstone;. 45 se) Tat Blvestonem eer oe 34 Blackstonese. a5). 26 FNIPOLT Ata ae ake Uy Blackstone: 2. ne - 28 Bluestone ........ 38 Biagckstones 00, os: 65 Crewer at .)sa ee See 28 Blackstone?. ..4nee 29 Parkview vise oy aoe DL Blackstone. .......40 Gréweseu sabes. os 27 Blackstone:=+.5--- 28 Randolph Henry ..19 Blackstone;ain.05 ©: 63 Crewere tons) 19 Blackstone, ene 59 Crewe Bite an: 14 52 , as e Shields, Coach Lee Johnson, Johnny Upson, Paxton De- Busk. DOUGLAS GARRETT awaits pass. pass he looks for open man. AFTER RECEIVING the re iy. ee i 28 Ed “es be � RS “ oo Ku NE [' ie Ms Ml BAN ( “if Ny y - i ae ._ =. VARSITY BASKETBALL: LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Gunn, Donnie Mayton, Rudolph Doswell, Robert Dalton, Coach Manager; Jamie McKissick, Phillip Morris, Allan Wag- David Horne. oner, Tom Forrester, Richard Cundiff, Jerry Parrish, Varsity’s Losses Prove to Be Valuable Experience The Varsity team did not have as successful a season as in previous years. A hindering fac- tor was that the team consisted of only one returning letterman and that six of the nine players were experiencing their first year on the Varsity team. Even though the Rams had a losing season, they practiced hard every day and fought to the last minute of every game. Even when los- ing, the Rams continued to display good sports- manship on the court. With several returning next year and starters from the JV team, the Rams can look forward to a much better basketball season. . GUARD, JAMIE McKISSICK, displays ability to beat Amelia defender. 53 Cundiff and Forrester Lead Rams During Season VARSITY BASKETBALL 1969 SEASON RECORD Beis: Opponent 35 EMporia = 58056 Vise eee 85 45 Dinwiddie) 2... eee 70 50 Gentral . ..40 400 8e eee ee 65 31 Bluestone. ...2cstacee eee 74 44 Brunswick.) 4-5. aeons eee bz 47 Dinwiddie asa. ee en 58 57 Amelia! oy iie 2) mates eee 64 32 Central) sere 3 Poe eee ere 74 46 Bluestone” {eter as eee ae 78 36 Brunswick oe 2 eee 54 715 Randolph-Henry ........... 76 50 EMPOrias so een eee 89 40 Park $View 2.303 Ree ee 107 54 Grewe a 6 teal eee 34 69 Ameliaie® 1 ence ae 55 61 Park sView th:... eee oe 92 47 GYreW esi Nes Cry ore pee eee 50 51 RandolphsHenryes-2) ee 96 B.H.S. CO-CAPTAINS, Tom Forrester and Richard Cun- diff with Coach David Horne. STARTING TEAM at B.H.S.: Phillip Morris, Tom Forrester, Richard Cundiff, Jerry Parrish, and Jamie McKissick. CO-CAPTAIN Richard Cundiff scores two points in the Central game. A TIE BALL early in the game has Phillip Morris jumping against a Central opponent. TOM FORRESTER tries hard to make two points. JAMIE McKISSICK passes off underneath as Phillip Morris moves in for rebound. OUTSTANDING SHOOTING ABILITY is shown by Richard Cundiff in the game against Central. ALLAN WAGONER goes up high against Central’s Steve Wrenn. Rams Miss Tournament ‘by One Win _| RAMS take a break before game to talk things over. TOM FORRESTER puts the ball up for two points against Amelia. “| RICHARD CUNDIFF goes high for two points against Amelia. GIRLS BASKETBALL: KNEELING: Mary Alice zinger, Martha Cundiff, Hardy O’Neil, Carolyn Parrish, Beth Martin, Gaael Lawson, Sally Spindler, Ellen Chris- tian, Mary Steinwand, Audrey Oliver. STANDING: Man- agers! Diane Moses, Dianne Sheffield, Debbie Gunn, Lynn Kolakowski, Gene Pit- Stephanie Spyker, Kathy Berry, Cole, Nancy Garrett, Kathy Forrester, Sandy Nelson, Dianne Thomason. Girls Work Hard for a Successful Season B.H.S. STARTERS: Ellen Christian, Audrey Oliver, Sally Spindler, Mary Steinwand, Carolyn Parrish, Mary Alice Pitzinger, Martha Cundiff. Even though they lost five of their starters the Rammettes, under the excellent coaching of Mr. B. C. Weatherford, had their most suc- cessful season in the last three years. The team consisted of nineteen girls all full of enthusiasm and appreciation of the game. Of these girls there was only one senior, six jun- iors, six sophomores, and six freshmen. These girls practiced diligently four after- noons a week in preparation for their game on Friday night. The Rammettes ended their season with a record of 3-5. With the experience and confi- dence gained by the girls this year, the team shou ld be able to have a much better season next year. Girls Show Spirit in Defeat as Well as in Victory GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 1968-69 SEASON RECORD Opponent Emporia Bluestone Dinwiddie Central STAI ISGIC ER Oe «oles wc cs 3 33 Randolph-Henry ichase NSC mae 9 65 Amelia Crewe = - a Kons a - TRI-CAPTAINS ARE Ellen Christian, Mary Alice Pit- zinger, and Martha Cundiff with Coach Weatherford. ELLEN CHRISTIAN struggles for loose ball against Central. GOING HIGH for two points Mary Steinwand DISPLAYING DETERMINATION Mary Alice Pitzinger shoots scores against Central. over Amelia defender. Martha Cundiff Makes All-District LED BY Martha Cundiff Rammettes display great hustle on defense. 'J.V. Cheerleaders Have New Look . - ” nd 4 id JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: LEFT TO RIGHT: Tina Mitchell, Pam Draper, Robin Edwards, Debbie Gunn, Debbie Wilburn, Head; Gail Jones, Jean Cole, Kathy Forrester, Dianne Pettry, Teresa Ooten. Ten young voices cheered the Junior Varsity on to victory this year. These voices belong to the J.V. Cheerleaders. With the new group of girls came new uni- forms. These helped to put zest-in their yells and pep in their spirits. Through pep rallies, posters, and new cheers, these girls brought the often forgotten J.V.’s to the attention of the school. ’ CHEERLEADERS flock around sponsor, Miss Jones. ‘ te “AS . Suzann Kite. FIRST YEAR CHEERLEADERS: LEFT TO RIGHT: Diana Perkinson, Dana Harver, Ellen Christian, Audrey Oliver, Sally Carson, Nancy Garrett, Gail Biddle. Young Cheerleaders Create Spirit The cheerleading squad, composed of one sen- ior, six juniors, and three sophomores, began practicing early in the summer at 6:30 every day. Many new cheers were picked up by the girls and presented to the student body during the first pep rally. Thursday and Friday were busy days for them. These brought practice, poster making, planning pep rallies, pep rallies, decorating the stadium, eating at the Dairy Freeze, bus rides, and finally the games. Especially exciting was the Crewe game, when the girls gave the boys a supper, followed by a bonfire after which the boys helped make posters. a1 ee CHEERLEADERS FORM friendship circle with the Randolph-Henry cheerleaders. RIDING IN HOMECOMING parade is only one of the many things the cheerleaders do. CHEERLEADERS: TOP TO BOTTOM: Martha Cundiff, Audrey Oliver, Mary Alice Pitzinger, Sally Carson, Ellen Christian, Suzann Kite, Dana Harver, Nancy Garrett, Diana Perkinson, Gail Biddle. 63 Features Spirit is ever present at B.HLS. whether in a rousing game of football with a rival or the delightful enjoyment experienced at Homecoming. Perhaps this mood is best caught by the cheerleaders who seem to contain reserves of this effervescence. B.H.S. strives to maintain spirit in all activities. 65 Homecoming Activities Are Memorable 1968 HOMECOMING QUEEN—Deborah Marshall 4 ER SME eee ay se ee A RE AE te pe ee aortas REE EOP, ee ee a 2) = eS eS tet ats! 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The Sophomore float won first prize with the theme “Bury the Chargers.” That night the Rams met the Central Chargers in a hard fought game. During half time, Queen Deborah Marshall was crowned by Co-Captain’s Richard Cundiff and Jerry Parrish. The big let down of the day was the victory over Blackstone, 33-0. | : 4 : tf HOMECOMING PRINCESSES: LEFT TO RIGHT: Wan- da Green, Pam Draper, Diane Sheffield, Vivian Jones, and Audrey Oliver. BOYS GATHER in hall before school in assorted cos- tumes. 1 ‘HOMECOMING PRINCESSES: LEFT TO RIGHT: ' Kathi Hurst, Betty Wheeler, Nancy Garrett, Shirley | Loftis, and Mitz Bell. BILLY INGRAM, 9th grade “princess,” being presented in assembly by his escort, Martha Cundiff. SENIOR PRINCESSES, Kathi Hurst and Audrey Oliver, ride in parade. STUDENTS IN FRENCH find it hard to concentrate. 67 Rain Doesn't Stop Bonfire The weekend of the big game arrived with all of its usual fanfare. The Rams were to meet their archrival, Crewe. To start off the festivities the cheerleaders prepared supper for the team while the players gathered the wood for the bonfire. After the delicious meal, everyone went to the stadium for the bonfire and pep rally where the football team demonstrated their own ver- sion of some cheers. The traditional rain failed to dampen anyone’s spirits. After this the team was invited to help make posters for the big day. As Friday dawned, it found spirit at B.H.S. running high. The faculty joined the students in wearing “Down with Crewe” buttons. At the pep rally the cheerleaders honored the team by dedicating songs to them. The night of November 8, was cold and tension was mounting. This was it! In the first half the Rams lost one of their players to a broken leg. Even after the valiant effort of the Rams they were downed, 33-13. The fans left the stands with downcast spirits, but in the silence of defeat these words could still be heard: ‘“‘We’ll get them next time.” DEBORAH MARSHALL and Debbie Wilburn gaze into the burn- ing fire, hop- ing to defeat Crewe. 68 FIRE BLAZES to burn Crewe down. FOOTBALL PLAYERS and cheerleaders enjoy meal as they think over the game. Football Team Adopts Mascot When the football team started practice late in the summer, they found a small dog hanging around the locker room. This dog, who many stu- dents call Blackstone although he has not of- ficially been named, was adopted as their mascot. Coach Horne asked some of the senior girls to make him a coat. They responded enthusias- tically, making him a red cape. This was pre- sented at the first pep rally. Everyone grew to love “‘Blackstone,’” who had high spirits. It was not an unusual sight to see him cheering his team on to victory along the sidelines. “BLACKSTONE” ROMPS in the grass while playing with a bone. iy THE TEAM HAD more spirit due to the adoption of their mascot ‘‘Blackstone.” Classes Divisions are essential to organization. This seeming contradiction becomes apparent when one reflects that everyone can’t do the same thing. Classes show by students advancements what they are capable of accomplishing. 7 Newcomers Adjust to New Routine FRONT ROW: Carl Ogburn, President; Mitzi Bell, Vice-President; Charles Newcomb, Secretary; Marcia Inge, Treas- urer. BACK ROW: Mr. Glass, Sponsor; Ronnie McKissick, Norman Davis and Cary Hurst, S8.C.A. Representatives. Although the eighth grade is very new to high school, they have adjusted very readily to this LoCrande way of life. Abernathy Many of the boys are on the J.V. football eee team. This, the largest class in the school, came in first in the magazine campaign with two of the top salesmen in the school, Sandra Mayton and Cary Hurst. Their theme for homecoming was “Stomp ’em Big Red.” Their float carried out their theme Anthony by a football field with a Ram towering over a ech eh fallen Charger. Andrews Although the transition from the seventh grade to the eighth was a big step they have become a big part of B.H.S. 72 Eighth Graders Active in J.V. Sports Barbara Arrington Larry Arrington Ethelda Bagley Mitzi Bell Charles Berry Ronnie Biddle Larry Bishop Wayne Bishop Martha Bolten Tommy Brown Jeffery Burrell Elliot Cabaniss Floyd Clay Authur Codispodi Jerry Cole Jean Coleman June Conquest Gail Corbett Ronnie Corbett Ro wena Cornwell 73 Building Their First Float William Crews Mark Dalton Stephan Dalton Lori Daren Norman Davis Linda Drinkwater Bobby Eaten Michael Fogle Emory Garner Jessie Goad Eddie Gomer Shirleen Gomer Terry Green 74 Top Magazine Salesmen Wanda Green Wilma Hancock Joyce Harris Kenneth Harver Haynie Hudson Cary Hurst Marcia Inge Wade Jackson Charles Jackson Randy Johnson Darlene Jordan Ricky Kinser Debbie Kjeldson Donnie Lawson Sandra Mayton Louise McCall Ronnie McKissick Ronnie Morris Winston Moss 75 Latin Proves to Be Interesting 76 Sammy Reese Emily Rochelle Tim Ryder Rose Marie Thomas Jimmy Seamster Al Simpson Charles Newcomb Carl Ogburn Donald Patten David Partelow Joseph Phillips Katheryn Phillips Donnie Pollock Jimmy Ragsdale Nancy Simpson Charles Sommerville Debbie Stevenson Kathy Sullivan Brenda Swinson Bill Wallings Bill Ward Carl Wegner Janice Wilson Bubba Winn ‘Class of ’78 Finds Studying Necessary “DON’T TAKE IT now, I’m not ready,” says Mrs. Harrison. 77 SHR NINTH GRADE OFFICERS: BACK ROW: Donnie Over- ton, President; Mrs. Norris, Sponsor; Donnie Perkinson, Vice President; R. C. Sullivan, Secretary. FRONT ROW: Gene Cole, Pam Draper, S.C.A. Representatives; Gayle Jones, Treasurer. Class of ’72 Boosts School Spirit: This year’s ninth grade is the second largest class in high school. There seems to be a fresh- man in every club, sport, or organization. Many of the boys are playing either varsity or junior varsity football. The freshman girls are trying their first year as cheerleaders and basketball players. The girls also defeated the eighth grade girls in a powder puff football game. The class didn’t start the year off quite right because their float didn’t rate quite as high as they wished, and they got the lowest number on the first six weeks honor roll. This year is the year in which the freshman class can have candidates for the school’s elec- tion. This is a year in which they all take a big step in the direction of success. Will they take the right one? 78 Frank Anderson Linda Bishop Sharin Bishop Ann Chumney Freshmen Active in Many Clubs HOMECOMING float created by Freshmen. Paxton DeBusk Rudolph Doswell Pam Draper Robin Edwards Richard Evans Linda Finch Kathy Forrester Eric French Gene Cole Peggy Coleman Donnie Cundiff Bradley Dalton 79 Freshmen Tackle SCAT and STEP Tests Debbie Gunn Mike Hurley Billy Ingram Gayle Jones Lynn Kolakowski Wendi Lewis Shirley Loftis Billy Mays Carl Lee McDaniel Joyce McDaniel Milton Lee Morton Sandra Nelson Teresa Ooten Donnie Overton Patty Parrish Donnie Perkinson Diana Pettry Butch Pomeroy 80 Ricky Webb Stratton Whitlow Ethel May Worshem Charold Wynn Gale Wynn Jonnie Upson Selena Poole Carol Roark Ann Rollins Joyce Strickland R. C. Sullivan Cathy Thacker Dianne Thomason Dale Tompkins MR. GLASS EXPLAINS the geography of the world to his class. 8 | In One Word — Active SSOUN YAIR REELS MLNS AIEEE AMPLE AU WET RET , . ; : | ‘ . : ' t Y . : ot ‘ acer ger es : 5 ™ BACK ROW: Sponsor, Mrs. Weatherford; President, Donnie Orange; Vice-President, Bobby Wells; Secretary, Sally Carson. FRONT ROW: Treasurer, Billy Armes; The class in ’71 is, in one word, active. Active in sports, clubs, and other extracurricular ac- tivities. The sophomores built a first place flo at in the Homecoming Parade using as their theme “Bury the Chargers.” Working afternoons and nights, they managed to come up with a float to be proud of. They went over their goal in the Magazine 82 LEER OREN OEE EL ARENA ERE ROLLE EEE OC S.C.A. Representatives, Tina Mitchell and Douglas Gar- ret. Campaign and topped the other homerooms in magazine sales. The 1968-69 school year is a challenge for the sophomores. Decisions and choices must be made. But with a lot of enthusiasm these chal- lenges are met and the sophomores eagerly an- ticipate the years to come. The Class of ’71 is truly a vital part of the “Many Faces of B.H.S.” Billy Armes Kathy Berry Kitty Cabiness Sally Carson Harder Courses Present Challenge Ellen Christian Shery Cornwell Billy Dalton Wayne Dalton Richard Fallen Floydette Fitzgerald Billy Fore Doug Garrett Nancy Garrett Bill Gunn Woodson Irby Steve Inge Tina Mitchell William Naillon Teddy Naugle Donny Orange 83 Sophomores Build First Place Float Jimmy Phillips Richard Poole Robert Price Diane Sheffield HARD WORK went into making this prize winning Sophomore float. George Shields Sally Spindler Stephanie Spyker Mary Steinwand TE ta Bobby Wells Debbie Wilburn Rhonda Will Henry York 84 TOP ROW: Donnie Mayton, Presi- dent; Diana Perkinson, Vice-Presi- dent. MIDDLE ROW: Jamie Mc- Kissick, Treasurer; Vivian Jones, Secretary. BOTTOM ROW: Gaael Lawson and Mary Alice Pitzinger, S.C.A. Representative; Sponsor, Mrs. Cassell. Spirit Runs High Among Juniors When the junior class met the first day of school there was anticipation of the busy year ahead. Ordering the class rings was another highlight of the year. The Juniors met early in the year and started organizing their Junior-Senior Banquet. The junior float ‘Charge the Chargers” re- ceived third place in the Homecoming Parade. Earning money was something hard and it took lots of time and effort by the Class of ’70 to earn money for the Junior-Senior activities. Their class ranked high in the Magazine Cam- paign. Along with the money from the magazine sales, they sold light bulbs, and had other vari- ous money making projects. They presented a splendid Junior-Senior Ban- quet through the hard work of the juniors. They can now look forward to the day of re- ceiving their diplomas and graduating. Billy Abel Sue Andrews Francine Anderson Judy Bell 85 Juniors Choose Class Rings HARDY O’NEILL, Martha Cundiff and Caro- lyn Parrish are all dressed up for Halloween. Alfred Dalton Jeff French Linda Hahn Dana Harver Larry Hudnall Vivian Jones Suzann Kite Gaael Lawson 86 Mike Berry Gail Biddle Ellen Connally Martha Cundiff Class of ’70 Excels in Athletics Beth Martin Donnie Mayton Tommie Mayton Jeanette McDaniel “CHARGE THE CHARGERS,” was the theme of this year’s junior float. Jamie McKissick Diane Moses Carolyn Parrish Jerry Parrish June Patten Diana Perkinson Phillip Morris Mary Alice Pitzinger 87 Plans for Jr.-Sr. Carefully Laid George Ritchie Leroy Rogers Debbie Senter Allen Wagoner Ralph Westfall Betty Wheeler ALGEBRA II STUDENTS await Mrs. Weather- ford’s explanation. Larry Williamson William York 88 Seniors Set the Pace On September 3, 1968, the Class of ’69, small in number but very proud, came into school for the last year they will spend in the Halls of Ivy. Even though the seniors have many problems they have many memories to look back on. Dur- ing the first year in high school they enjoyed the pleasure of being the last rats. In years that followed, the Seniors were active in many things: They participated in clubs and athletics. As jun- iors they dedicated most of their time to the LYNNE NADINE ANDERSON ROGER LEE ANDREWS BACK ROW: President, Audrey Oliver; Vice-Pre- sident, Cecil Dal- ton; Secretary, Roger Andrews; FRONT ROW: S.C.A. Repre- sentatives, Mike Hart and Louise Tuggle; Treasur- er, Deborah Mar- shall; Sponsor, Mrs. Sarah Car- son. Junior-Senior Banquet. The theme was ‘‘Aloha”’ which was carried out beautifully. All these things and many others were special parts of the years of the Class of ’69. During this last year at school, the seniors enjoyed many pleasures; their last Homecoming and the honor of the Junior-Senior Banquet. All these things add up to make the years in school very memorable for the Class of ’69. JACALYN DOYALETTE BURRELL 89 Many Memories of B. H. S. Ol 7 Ey a THE SENIORS CARRIED out their theme with a huge football shoe, Stomp the Chargers. ROBERT MARCUS CODISPOTI, JR. JO ANN CRUSENBERRY RICHARD PARKER CUNDIFF OSBURN CECIL DALTON 90 . 7 : ROBERT CURTIS DALTON WILLIAM CLAUDE ELLIOTT THOMAS ROY FORRESTER Graduation — The Beginning eee = JAMES ELMER GOLDEN PN JANET GAYE HART THREE SENIORS, Tom Forrester, Jo Ann Cruesenberry, and Pat Lewis, have parts in a play. 91 MICHAEL TERRY HART MRS. SARAH CARSON, guidance coun- selor, talks to seniors about their future. EDWARD ROBERT KOLAKOWSKI College Boards and Applications MARTHA LYNNE LEWIS 92 KATHRYN ALICIA HURST DARRELL AUSTIN LEWIS LINDA FAYE LOFTIS Seniors Study Hard — Look to the Future DEBORAH ANN MARSHALL JAMES WESLEY MAYTON, JR. PATRICIA NEAL MAYTON SOME OF THE Seniors finally get down to some serious studying. 93 Year Brings Challenges to Seniors MARY JANE MIRACLE AUDREY LYNNE OLIVER RUTH ALENE PHILLIPS RICHARD CUNDIFF and Jimmy McDaniel en- joy their lunch period. RICHARD JOHN THOMASON JAMES RAYMOND TOMPKINS LOUISE HARRISON TUGGLE 94 Senior Statistics LYNNE NADINE ANDERSON—FHA 2, 8; Drill Team 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, 5; Glee Club 3, 4, 5, Vice-President 5; Ram’s Horn Staff 5. JACALYN DOYALETTE BURRELL—Library ' Club 1; Glee Club 5. ROGER LEE ANDREWS—Quill and Scroll 5, SCA Representative 5; Monogram Club 4, 5; SCA Council, SCA Representative 5; Ram’s Horn Staff, Production Editor 5; Class Secretary 5; Boys’ State 4; Baseball 4. EWELL EDWARD CHUMNEY—-FFEA I, 2, 3, 4, 5, Treasurer 4. ROBERT MARCUS CODISPOTI, JR.—FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Treasurer 5. JO ANNE CRUSENBERRY—Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3,4, 6; Thespians 5; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, President 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2; Color Guard 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Ivy Staff 4; Tri- Hi-Y 4, 5; SCA Council, Vice-President 5. RICHARD PARKER CUNDIFF—Football 2, 3, 4, 5, Co-captain 5, All-District 5; JV Football 1; Baseball Manager 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4, 5, All-Dis- trict 4; Track 2, 3, 4, 5; Golf 4, 5; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, 5, SCA Representative 4, Vice-Pres- ident 5; Thespians 3, 4, 5, Vice-President 5; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Quill and Scroll 5; Ivy Staff 3, 4, 5; Boys’ State 4; SC A Workshop 4: SCA Council 2, 3, 4, President 5; Class Presi- dent 3. OSBURN CECIL DALTON—JV Basketball 1; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 4; Monogram Club 4, Secretary 5. SENIORS enjoy one of their privileges, sitting in the front of the auditorium during study hall to study. Senior Statistics ROBERT CURTIS DALTON—Basketball 2, 3, 4,53 Track. 4, 5;:Ivy statt-4,.5 = SCA.Conncil, SCA Representative 5; National Honor Society 4, 5, President 5; Quill and Scroll 5; Dramatics 5. WILLIAM CLAUDE ELLIOTT—Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 4; Hi-Y 1; FFA 4; Monogram Club 4, 5. THOMAS ROY FORRESTER—Monogram Club leosto, 4, 03 Tl=Ve IM 2M oe oe reasurelo. 4) President 5; Dramatics Club 1, 3, 4, 5, President 5; Thespians 5; SCA Council, SCA Representa- tive 2, 5; Band 1; Glee Club 1; Football 4, 5; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Baseball 3; Track 3, 4, a; ivy Staff l, 2, 3; 45-5; Class President.4- Nottoway County Highway Safety Committee; Hi-Y Council President. JAMES ELMER GOLDEN—JV Football 2; Football 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; FFA 4, 5. MIXED EMOTION is seen on the faces of two senior girls Janet Hart and Louise Tuggle, as they practi ce marchin; into assembly under the supervision of Mrs. Carson. JANET GAYE HART—Ivy Staff 2, 3, 4, 5, As- sistant Business Manager 4, Editor 5; Library Club 4, 5, President 5; Quill and Scroll 4, 5, Sec- retary-Treasurer 5; National Honor Society 4, 5, Secretary-Treasurer 5; SCA Council, SCA Representative 2, 5, Corresponding Secretary 4; SIPA 3 Chairman, SCA Scrapbook Committee 5; Nominating Committee 5; District SCA Meet- ing’ 3, 4. MICHAEL TERRY HART—FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Vice-President 4, President 5; Monogram Club 3, 4, 5; Hi-Y 4, 5, Chaplain 5; Class SCA Rep- Landaa eB heee 2 resentative 1, 3, 5; Football 3, 4, 5, Co-Captain IN TIME OF NEED, Mrs. Carson is always ready 5: Baseball 2. 3. 4. 5: Track 3. 4. 5: JV Football to give assurance to seniors. ; eae ey mera 2; Land Federation Reporter 5. 96 Senior Statistics ‘ATHRYN ALICIA HURST—Class Secretary -; Library Club 4, 5, SCA Representative 5; Juill and Scroll 5, Vice-President 5; Ram’s Horn staff 5; SCA Council; Homecoming Court 5. IDWARD ROBERT KOLAKOWSKI DARRELL AUSTIN LEWIS—Basketball 5. HOMEROOM FINDS seniors in many various moods. MARTHA LYNNE LEWIS—Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5, Historian 5; Library lub 5. DEBORAH ANN MARSHALL—Pep Club 4, 5; Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5; Homecoming Court 2, 4, 5, Home- LINDA FAYE LOFTIS—SCA Council 4; Li- coming Queen 5; Class Treasurer 5. brary Club 4, 5, Treasurer 5; Ram’s Horn Staff 5; Pep Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Homecoming Court 3; Cl SCA R tative 4; Ivy Staff 5. pe LE eat aN to JAMES WESLEY MAYTON, JR—FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Basketball 5. UDREY OLIVER, President of the class, leads the class in a discussion of money-making projects. i PATRICIA NEAL MAYTON—Dramatics Club 2, 3; Pep Club 3, 4, 5; Library Club 4, 5, Secre- tary 5; Quill and Scroll 5;,Ram’s Horn Staff 5; Drill Team 3. am a +. i DOUGLAS ALLEN McBRYDE—JV Football 2; FFA 2, 3, 4, 5; Football 3, 4, 5. JAMES LLOYD McDANIEL, JR.—Football 1; FFA 2, 5; Class Treasurer 2; Dramatics Club 5. MARY JANE MIRACLE—Glee Club 2; Drill Team 3, 4; Library Club 4, 5; Quill and Scroll 5; Ram’s Horn Staff 5. 97 Senior Statistics AUDREY EYNNE OLIVER—FHA' Jd, 2, 3, 4, 5, President 5, SCA Representative 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Monogram Club 5, SCA Representative 5; Basketball 4, 5; Ivy Staff 5; Ram’s Horn Staff 5; Class Vice-President 3, 4, President 5; Quill and Scroll 5, President 5; Girls’ State 4; Cheerleader 5; Glee Club 1; Color Guard 2, 3; SCA Council, Vice-President 5; Homecoming Court 4, 5. RICHARD JOHN THOMASON—Football 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Baseball 3, 4, 5; Track 3, 4, 5; Basket- ball 4, 5; Class SCA Representative 1, 3; Mono- gram. Club 3, 4,5. JAMES RAYMOND TOMPKINS LOUISE HARRISON TUGGLE—Homecoming Court 1; Color Guard 2, 3; Library Club 4, 5; Ivy Staff 5; Ram’s Horn Staff 5; Quill and Scroll 5; Class Treasurer 4; Class SCA Repre- sentative 5. JANET HART, Cecil Dalton, Jimmy McDaniel, and Richard Cundiff find that studying can be enjoyable. MARCHING IN FOR ASSEMBLY is one of the senior privileges that must be perfected. SOS DISTRICT CHAIRMAN, Mike Hurley and Crewe High School Chairman. New Club Has Good Results The SOS is a new club in our high school this year. The SOS is a state wide organization which originated at our school. The members of our SOS have worked hard to promote the “‘free- dom of choice system” and has gained the full support of the Fourth District Republican Party as well as other organizations, some being on a national level. SOS MEMBERS, Doug Garrett, Bobby Wells, R. C. Sullivan, and Mike Hurley work on a petition for preserving freedom of choice. 99 a ¥ BSE See a a A SRS alee 2 coe eee AS A ee sapien thik Pee eee . ie RN teehee ON REE Tee terre, MO aoa satin ta: aes ee ee noe th se ey ah tm tt Ads Advertising promotes successful business. The mark of quality is established in an owner’s pride which becomes evident for his desire to let the world know he has an item or service which deserves a top rating. 10] 102 GARRET MOON JAMES RIVER POOL, INC. BUS LINES Plant and Deliveries Chartered Bus Service PHONE 292-4257 292-7718 Blackstone, Virginia Blackstone, Virginia SOUTHSIDE NY DR. CHARLES K. DAREN NN ae OPTOMETRIST Visual Examinations Blackstone, Virginia 292-7257 Optical Services Victoria, Virginia 696-2139 PHONE 292-3696 Blackstone, Virginia Two services now for you Loans to $1000.00 FIDELITY NATIONAL BANK R. Archer Hardy—President Preston R. Willson—Vice President ADVISORY BOARD John Beach Cecil Vaughan J. Segar Gravatt Mills H. Doyle R. Archer Hardy J. Hugh Yelverton, Jr. J. L. Manson, Jr. J. Gordon Cole, Jr. Robert T. West Marvin Inge, Jr. Dr. T. C. Bradshaw W. Lynwood Jones Preston R. Willson Cashier |865—1968 Serving a good part of Virginia’ NEW PAULS Lobster and Steak House The Home of Select Food 213 South Main Street Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-9800 BRADSHAW FARM EQUIPMENT CO. Blackstone, Virginia KENLEA CRAFTS Kenbridge, Virginia KENBRIDGE MANUFACTURING SUPPLY CO. INC. Lumber and Building Supplies Manufacturers and Dealers Kenbridge, Virginia STOKES-WILLIAMS HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE AND PLUMBING Quality and Service Since 1894 PHONE 292-3127 Blackstone, Virginia 103 SLAW'S RESTAURANT (THE VARSITY CHEERLEADERS eat at Slaw's be- fore the game.) A. W. WATKINS Jeweler HARDIN Keepsake Diamonds FUNERAL HOME China—Crystal 75 Patterns of Sterling Silver Engraving and Reports PHONE 292-5503 Blackstone, Virginia Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-3230 LYON'S ys eaves DUNNINGTON Briggs Stratton BEACH Sales and Service TOBACCO 217 North Main Street Blackstone, Virginia CO., INC. PHONE 292-3931 Gur a a SE ANT AEST Farmville—Blackstone BILLY’S Virginia FOOD BARN i W. B. THOMAS, JR., Prop. Leat Tobacco Experts Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-3011 104 MAYTON'S SERVICENTER SANITARY BARBER SHOP J. L. MAYTON Texaco Oil Products 207 Main Street PHONE 292-9806 Blackstone, Virginia 400 Church Street Owners: M. M. DANIEL, RAY WHITBY, Blackstone, Virginia and LARRY GREEN EPESSsUrrlY CO, VIRGINIA DISTRIBUTOR FOR STEAM LAUNDRY Goodyear—Firestone DRY CLEANERS Tire Recapping PHONE 292-3476 DISTRIBUTOR: FOR Refrigerated Fur Storage Pure Oil Products Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-7254 Rug Cleaning Blackstone, Virginia THE TRADING POST BLACKSTONE'S MOST POPULAR Phe FEDS es TORE, Blackstone, Virginia COURIER RECORD MR. MANSON reads over the paper at his desk. Commercial Printing BARROW Advertising Service 113 East Broad Street GROCERY eo): Blackstone, Virginia 105 SHEFFIELD FURNITURE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA'S MOST MODERN AND PROGRESSIVE FURNITURE STORE Blackstone, Virginia GENERAL CREDIT ADJUSTMENT COLLECTIONS, IiNC. PHONE 292-7205 207 South Main Street Blackstone, Virginia DOUGLAS McBRYDE picks up his order at Dairy Freeze OQ. 2. DAIRY DAIRY FREEZE FREEZE NO. | NO. 2 106 DOUGLAS McBRYDE receives flowers from Mrs. Bridgeman. WINSTEAD FLORIST Phone 292-3935 IRBY INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Nottoway County's Oldest Insurance Agency Blackstone, Virginia WILSON'S LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S WEAR Crewe's Only Exclusive Women's Store P. O. Box 336 Crewe, Virginia PHONE 645-9454 SILCO STORES, INC. SHOP AT SILCO— WHERE SAVING BECOMES A HABIT Blackstone, Virginia LEVI-STRAUSS a CO: Since 1850 Blackstone, Virginia DORIS PRIDGON poses in front of her cosmetic counter. NOTTOWAY DRUG CO. PHILLIP MORRIS admires his new class ring. HERFF JONES CO. Manufacturer of B. H. S. Class Rings and Invitations REED SCHWEICHERT 1401 Newell Rd., Apt. No. 3 Richmond, Virginia 23225 PHONE 703-232-5308 BLACKSTONE FUEL SUPPLY CO. PHONE 292-7214 Blackstone, Virginia SHARRER'S MARKET PHONE 292-7277 111 W. Broad Street Blackstone, Virginia 107 108 DUMOND'S TRIM SHOP Tailor Made Seat Covers Convertible Tops Favorite Upholstering 408 Church Street Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-3944 PLANTERS WAREHOUSE Feeds Seeds Fertilizers = Farm Supplies Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-3031 OAKLEY LEE DEPT. STORE “FOR: THRIFTY PEOPLE PHONE 676-2261 Kenbridge, Virginia DILLARD-CRAWLEY HARDWARE Since 1880 Blackstone, Virginia TRANSPORT os SYSTEM INC. EPES TRANSPORT SYSTEM, INC. CAS POSING IN a '69 Dodge are Hardy O'Neil, Martha Cundiff, and Jeanette McDaniel. HAMMOCK-RAND MOTOR CO. CHRYSLER CORPORATION WESTERN AUTO THE GROVE ASSOCIATION STORE Sandwiches and Meals 3 Miles West of Blackstone Ove TOM BRADSHAW on Route 460 Manager: RONNIE LITTLE PHONE 645-8800 Crewe, Virginia MERCURY DRY CLEANERS PHONE 292-3135 215 South Main Street Blackstone, Virginia FREEMAN AUTO PARTS Blackstone, Virginia 109 MRS. RICHARD POOL takes time to smile while working R. W. CLIFTON JEWELER 214 South Main Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-3588 PAYNE CHEVROLET, INC. Sales and Service Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-3461 at the drink counter. 110 SPENCER DRUG CO. B. W. LOVE, INC. TEXACO PRODUCTS Blackstone, Virginia AMERICAN BRAND HEATING OIL with Sta-clean for prompt delivery telephone 292-3247 y vit AMERICAN we | CABELL H. CLIBORNE, Agft. Blackstone, Virginia CLAY'S HATCHERY PHONE 292-4140 Route 1 Blackstone, Virginia PLANTERS GRAIN MILLING CO. Blackstone, Virginia SHEFFIELD T.V. APPLIANCE CO. Sales Service Whirlpool Appliances Motorola RCA Magnavox Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-4151 IMPERIAL PROCESSING CORP. Kenbridge, Virginia COMMUNITY ESSO €sso DEALER Blackstone, Virginia HILLTOP SERVICE STATION Texaco Gas and Oil—Groceries Fresh Meats, Ice Cream, and Drinks Lunches—7 days a week PHONE 292-3832 Blackstone, Virginia Te HARDY O'NEAL and Carolyn Parrish inspect a new 1969 Rambler. SHELTON’S MOTOR CO. Rambler Sales and Service Crewe, Virginia Phone 645-9982 COMMONWEALTH TOBACCO, INC. VIRGINIA TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH COMPANY 112 E iOMOG ASTEURIZED ITAMIN D a by ONE BASE HALIM HOR GREENLEAF DAIRY INC. Distributors of Farm Fresh Dairy Products Blackstone, Virginia SMYTH'S FROZEN FOOD COMPANY Kenbridge, Virginia RIPBERGER FURNITURE INC. PHONE 676-2652 Kenbridge, Virginia SANITARY BEAUTY SHOP MILDRE D B. CHRISTIAN—Owner PHONE 292-3810 Blackstone, Virginia WILKERSON CO;, ING; Distributor for Delta Tires Quality Recapping rk Look for the WCO Brand |: NUNNELLY'S TEXACO SERVICE TEXACO PRODUCTS 300 Main Street Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-3934 HAMNER FUNERAL HOME Air-Conditioned Ambulance Service PHONE 292-3240 Blackstone, Virginia CRITTENDEN'S DRUG STORE Prescriptions Since 1892 PHONE 645-9545 Crewe, Virginia COLES Home of Fine Clothes'' Blackstone, Virginia en 4 ay BANK TRUST COMPANY ‘Service With Safety Since 1873 ’ Now with two convenient locations to serve you better. Have you tried our Drive-In Branch? Member Federal Reserve System Member F.D.I.C. Meximum $10,000 Insurance. For Each Depositer 113 TOM OVERBY is busily marking men's suits. Blackstone's Fashion Center 292-7248 114 BLACKSTONE RESTAURANT 123 South Main Street Blackstone, Virginia Blackstone's Favorite Eating Place 292-3606 STEVE VASILAKOS, Prop. WINN BROTHERS FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnitures Blackstone, Virginia PHONE 292-3263 CAIN'S AUTO SALES Used Cars and Trucks Blackstone, Virginia MICK OR MACK STORE ROBERT T. WEST THOMAS L. WEST Blackstone, Virginia Advertisers Help Make ’69 Ivy Possible Patrons Mike Berry Mrs. William Berry Mrs. John A. Booker, Jr. Debbie Carson Sally Carson Captain Price’s Airline Service Mrs. Mildred Christian Lt. and Mrs. Donald L. Clary Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cundiff Cookie Cundiff Billy Dalton Maj. Waverly D. Edwards, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Hart Ricky Hart Jean Hart BsB. Hart Mrs. Viola Hudson Mr. David Horne Mr. Lee Johnson Miss Jean Jones Mrs. Ruth McClung Mrs. M. Milroy Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Norris Mr. Dennis Owens Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Parrish Carolyn Parrish My. and Mrs. J. A. Pitzinger Mr. Phillip Reams Mr. and Mrs. William Spyker Mr. Lynn Sutherland Ritchie Construction Co. Ridge Road Grocery Mr. Noel Thomason Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tunstall Mrs. Empsy Williams EIGHTH GRADERS enjoy Homecoming and they dressed for the occasion. Advertisers A American Oil Company 110 B Barrow Grocery Company 105 Blackstone Fuel and Supply Company 107 Blackstone Restaurant 114 Bradshaw Farm Equipment Caan 103 Cain’s Auto Sales 114 Citizens Bank and Trust Company 112 Clav’s Hatchery 110 R. W. Clifton Jewelers 110 Commonwealth Tobacco 111 Community Esso 111 Coles 113 Courier Record 105 Crittenden Drug Store 113 D Dairy Freezes 106 Dr. Charles K. Darren 102 Dillard-Crawley Hardware Company 108 Dumond’s Trim Shop 108 Dunnington Beach Company, Inc. 104 E Epes Supply Company 105 F Fidelity National Bank 102 Freeman Auto Parts 109 G Garrett, Moon, and Pool, Inc. General Credit Adjustment and Collections, Inc. 106 The Grove 109 H Hammock Rand Motor Company 109 Hamner Funeral Home 1138 Hardin Funeral Home 104 Hilltop Service Station 111 al Imperial Processing Corporation 111 Irby Insurance Agency 106 James River Bus Lines 102 Herf Jones Company 107 K Kenbridge Manufacturing and Supply Co., Inc. 103 Kenlea Crafts 103 L Levi Strauss and Company 107 Index B. W. Love, Inc. 110 Lyon’s Gulf Service 104 Mayton’s Servicecenter 105 Mercury Cleaners 109 Mick or Mack 114 N “New” Pauls 103 Nottoway Drug Company 107 Nunnelly’s Texaco 113 Oakley and Lee Department Store 108 P Payne Chevrolet 110 Peebles Department Store 114 Planters Grain and Milling Company 110 Planters Warehouse 108 R Ripberger Furniture, Inc el12 S Sanitary Barber Shop 105 Sanitary Beauty Shop 112 Sharrer’s Market 107 Sheffield Furniture 106 Sheffield TV and Appliance Company 111 Shelton’s Motor Company 111 Sileo Stores Inc. 107 Slaw’s Restaurant 104 Smyth’s Frozen Food Company 112 Southside Finance Company 102 Spencer Drug Company 110 Stokes-Williams Hardware Company 103 Sh The Trading Post 105 Transport Corporation 108 Virginia Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaners 105 Virginia Telephone and Telegraph Company 111 W Watkins, A. W., Jewelers 104 Western Auto Company 109 Wilkerson Company, LiG eee Wilson’s 106 Winn Brothers Furniture Company 114 Winstead Florist 106 115 A Abel, Billy 85 Abernathy, LeGrande 72 Abernathy, Sherri 72 Anderson, Anthony 37, 51, 72 Anderson, Francine 85 Anderson, Frank 51, 78 Anderson, Lynn 31, 38, 42, 89 Andrews, Harriett 39, 41, 72 Andrews, Roger 26, 28, 31, 38, 89 Andrews, Sue 39, 41, 85 Armes, Billy 38, 82 Arrington, Barbara 73 Arrington, Larry 73 B Bagley, Ethelda 73 Bell, Judy 34, 39, 41. 85 Bell, Mitzi 39, 42, 67, 72, 73 Berry, Charles 51, 73 Berry, Kathy 34, 39, 41, 42, 58, 82 Berry, Mike 38, 47, 86 Biddle, Gail 338, 38, 39, 62, 63, 86 Biddle, Ronnie 73 Bishop, Larry 37, 73 Bishop, Linda ‘78 Bishop, Sharon 78 Blanton, Mr. Hugh L. 12 Bolton, Martha 36, 73 Brown, Tommy 73 Bridgeman, Mrs. 106 Burrell, Jacalyn 42, 89 Burrell, Jeff 42, 73 C Cabaniss, Elliot 73 Cabaniss, Kitty Sue 82 CarsonsesallyaeccecO sol moo mod. 38, 39, 42, 62, 63, 82 Carson, Mrs. Sarah 14, 89, 92, 96 Cassell, Mrs. Hilda 18, 36, 85 Christian, Ellen 3, 8, 22, 26, 27, 30, 33, 34, 38, 39, 42, 58, 59, 62; 63, 83 Chumney, Ann 31, 78 Chumney, Edward 37, 90 Clay, Floyd 37, 42, 73 Codispoti, Arthur 37, 51, 73 Codispoti, Robert 37,90 Cole, Gene 26, 31, 39, 41, 42, 58, 61, 78, 79 Cole, Jerry 73 Coleman, Jean 73 Coleman, Peggy 31, 78 Connally, Ellen 39, 41, 42, 86 Conquest, June 73 Corbett, Gail 73 Corbett, Ronnie 73 Cornwell, Rowena 73 Cornwell, Sherry 83 Crews, William 74 Crusenberry, JoAnne 26, 27, 382, 33, 34, 36, 39, 90, 91 Cundiff, Donnie 31, 35, 46, 79 Cundiff, Martha 31, 33, 38, 39, 42, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 67, 86, 109 Cundiff, Richard 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 38, 46, 47, 48, 50, 54, 56, 57, 58, 90, 94, 98 D Dalton, Alfred 37, 37, 86 116 Index Dalton, Billy 35, 38, 46, 83 Dalton, Bradley 35, 51, 79 Dalton, Cecil 38, 39, 90, 98 Dalton, Mark 174 Dalton, Robert 8, 26, 28, 29, 30, BBY, Bish, Ohl Dalton, Stephan 74 Dalton, Wayne 83 Daren, Lori 74 Davis, Norman 26, 51, 72, 74 DeBusk, Mrs. Cornelia 19, 31 DeBusk, Paxton 35, 79, 52 Doswell, Ruldolph 42, 58, 79 Draper, Pam 4, 26, 31, 34, 39, 61, 66, 78, 79 Drinkwater, Linda 74 EK Eaton, Bobby 51, 74 Edwards, Robin 30, 42, 61, 79 Elliot, Claude 38, 91 Evans, Richard 79 1} Fallen, Richard 83 Finch, Linda 79 Fitzgerald, Floydette 33, 42, 83 Flannagan, Mr. Thomas J. 19, 30, 31 Fogle, Mike 74 Fore, Billy 83 Forrester, Kathy 31, 34, 36, 39, a2 OS n0i, 19 Forrester, Tom 8, 26, 30, 32, 33, 35, 38, 46, 58, 54, 57, 91 French, Eric 37, 79 French, Jeff 46, 47, 86 G Garner, Emory 74 Garrett, Doug 26, 35, 52, 82, 83 Garrett, Nancy 8, 30, 33, 34, 39, 42, 58, 62, 63, 67, 83 Glass, Albert K. 20, 35, 46, 50, 51, Pace Goad, Jessie 37, 51, 74 Golden, J. E. 37, 91 Gomer, Eddie 74 Gomer, Shirleen 74 Green, Terry 74 Green, Wanda 41, 66, 75 Gunn, Bill 42, 83 Gunn, Debbie 26, 31, 34, 36, 42, ' 58, 61, 80 H Hahn, Linda 36, 39, 41, 86 Hancock, Wilma 75 Harris, Joyce 75 Harrison, Mrs. Olivia 17, 26, 27, UM Hart, Janet 26, 28, 29, 30, 41, 91, 96, 98 Hart, Mike 4, 26, 35, 37, 38, 46, 47, 49, 50, 89, 92 Harver, Dana 26, 30, 34, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 62, 63, 86 Harver, Kenneth 37, 51, 75 Horne, Mr. David C. 6, 17, 38, 46, 50; 51, 54 Hudnall, Larry 86 Hudson, Haynie 51, 75 Hurley, Mike 35, 46, 80, 99 Hurst, Cary 26, 51, 72, 75 Hurst, Kathi 26, 28, 31, 41, 67, 92 Hutcherson, Mrs. Izell 31 I Inge, Marcia 39, 42, 72, 75 Inge, Steve 35, 83 Ingram, Billy 37, 46, 47, 67, 80 Irby, Woodson 83 J Jackson, Charles 75 Jackson, Wade 75 Johnson, Mr. Lee 22, 51, 52 Johnson, Randall 75 Jones, Gayle 34, 36, 39, 42, 61, 78, 80 Jones, Miss Jean 15, 33, 61 Jones, Vivian 31, 34, 36, 39, 41, 42, 66, 85, 86 Jordan, Darlene 75 K Kincer, Rickey 175 Kite, Suzann 33, 36, 38, 39, 42, 53, 62, 86 Kjeldsen, Debra 75 Kolakowski, Ed 92 Kolakowski, Lynn 39, 58, 80 L Lawson, Donnie 51, 75 Lawson, Gaael 26, 31, 58, 85, 86 Lewis, Darrell 92 Lewis, Martha 34, 41, 92 Lewis, Patricia 5, 34, 36, 39, 41, 91, 93 Lewis, Wendi 39, 42, 80 Loftis, Linda 30, 31,39, 41, 92 Loftis, Shirley 39, 40, 67, 80 Lord, Mrs. Helen 13 M Marshall, Deborah 34, 39, 66, 68, 89, 98 Martin, Beth 33, 36, 39, 58, 87 Mays, Billy 31, 80 Mayton, Donnie 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 38, 53, 85, 87 Mayton, James 75, 93 Mayton, Patricia 28, 31, 39, 41, 93 Mayton, Sandra _ 39, 40 Mayton, Tommy 87 McBrvde, Doug 6, 37, 38, 46, 47, 93, 106 McCall, Louise 75 McClung, Mrs. Ruth 15, 28, 32 McDaniel, Carl 8, 37, 80 McDaniel, James _ 8, 37, 93, 94, 98 McDaniel, Jeanette 31, 33, 39, 43, 87, 109 McDaniel, Joyce 39, 41, 80 McKissick, Jamie 26, 31, 35, 38, 46, 47, 49, 53, 54, 56, 85, 87 McKissick, Ronnie 26, 51, 52, 72, 15 Miracle, Mary Jane 28, 31, 41, 94 Mitchell, Tina 26, 30, 34, 36, 39, 58, 61, 82, 83 Morris, Phillip 31, 35, 87, 53, 54, 107 Morris, Ronnie 75 Morton, Milton 37, 51, 80 Moses, Diane 39, 58, 87 Moss, Winnie 35, 51, 52, 75 N Naillon, Bill 83 Naugle, Teddy 31, 42, 83 Nelson, Mr. Arthur 20 Nelson, Sandy 36, 39, 58, 80 Newcomb, Charles 51, 72, 76 Nichols, Mrs. Peggy 13 Norris, Mrs. Pauline 9, 15, 78 O Ogburne, Carl 72, 76 Oliver, Audrey 5, 28, 30, 31, 36, 38, 39, 58, 62, 63, 66, 67, 89, 94, 97 O’Neal, Hardy 31, 33, 39, 42, 58, 86, 109, 111 Ooten, Teresa 34, 39, 42, 61, 80 Orange, Donny 33, 35, 82, 83 Overton, Donnie 30, 35, 37, 42, 46, 78, 80 Overby, Mr. Tom 114 i Parrish, Carolyn 30, 33, 34, 36, 39, 58, 86, 87, 111 Parrish, Jerry 26, 35, 46, 47, 50, 53, 87, 54 Parrish, Patty 39, 80 Partelow, David 37, 76 Patten, Donald 37, 76 Patten, June 87 Perkinson, Dianna 26, 27, 28, 31, 82. 35, 38, 39, 41, 42, 62, 68, 8b, 87 Perkinson, Donnie 35, 37, 42, 46, 47, 78, 80 Pettry, Diana 34, 39, 42, 61, 80 Phillips, Jimmy 84 Phillips, Joseph 37, 76 Phillips, Katherine 76 Phillips, Ruth 34, 36, 41, 42, 94 Pitzinger, Mary Alice 26, 28, 30, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 85, 87 Pollock, Donnie 51, 76 Pomeroy, Butch 31, 35, 37, 46, 47, 80 Pool, Mrs. Richard 110 Pool, Richard 84 Pool, Selena 31,81 Price, Robert 38, 46, 84 Pridgon, Doris 107 R Rachelle, Emily 36 Ragsdale, Jimmie 76 Rawlings, Rebecca 42 Reese, Samuel 76 Ritchie, George 30, 88 Roark, Carol 81 Rochelle, Emily 76 Rogers, Leroy 38, 88 Index Rollins, Ann 31, 81 Ryder, Tim 51, 76 S Sanger, Mrs. Mollie 14, 41 Seamster, James 76 Senter, Debbie 36, 39, 41, 88 Sheffield, Diane 22, 26, 31, 33, 34, 39, 42, 58, 66, 84 Shields, George 46, 47, 52, 84 Simpson, Al 51, 52, 76 Simpson, Nancy 39, 40, 77 Sommerville, Charles 51, 77 Sommerville, Mrs. 23 Spindler, Sally 3, 26, 27, 30, 33, 34, 39, 42, 58, 84 Spyker, Stephanie 30, 33, 34, 39, 41, 58, 84 Steinwand, Mary 22, 30, 34, 36, 39, 58, 60, 84 Stephenson, Debra 177 Strickland, Joyce 81 Sullivan, Kathy 39, 40, 77 Sullivan, R. C. 31, 35, 46, 52, 78, 81 Swinson, Brenda 39, 77 T Thacker, Catherine 81 Thomas, Rose Marie 39, 40, 76 Thomason, Dianne 30, 36, 81 Thomason, Dickie 38, 46, 47, 58, 94 Thweatt, Mrs. Erma 23 Thweatt, Mr. Warren L. 12, 50 Tompkins, Dale 39, 81 Tompkins, James 94 Tuggle, Louise 26, 28, 30, 31, 41, 89, 94, 96 Tunstall, Mrs. Dorothy 16, 30 U Upson, Johnny 31, 35, 52, 81 W Wagoner, Allen 46, 47, 48, 538, 56, 88 Wallings, Bill 51,77 Ward, Bill 51, 77 Weatherford, Mrs. Anna D. 16, 29, 34, 82 Weatherford, Mr. Benjamin C. 20, 51, 59 Webb, Ricky 81 Wegener, Carl 42,51, 77 Wells, Bobby 35, 52, 82, 83 Westfall, Ralph 88 Wheeler, Betty 31, 33, 39, 67, 88 Whitlow, Stratton 31, 35, 42, 46, 81 Wilburn, Debbie 31, 39, 40, 61, 68, 84 Wilkerson, Miss Helen 13 Will, Rhonda 31, 42, 84 Williamson, Larry 35, 46, 47, 88 Williamson, Mr. Lewis 18, 37 Wilson, Janice 177 Worsham, Ethel May 42, 81 Wynn, Charold 42, 81 Wynn, Bubba 51, 77 Wynn, Gayle 81 we York, Henry 84 York, William 19, 47, 88 Ig The seniors begin their walk into the future. Their blurred faces signify their future. To some it is more clear than to others, but all realize that one face of their years has gone never to be seen again. With heads held high they face what the future has to offer them. CLASS OF 1969: FIRST ROW: RE MEISE Jacalyn Burrell, Mary Jane Miracle, Linda Loftis, Robert Dalton, Janet Hart, Louise Tuggle, Kathi Hurst, Martha Lewis. SECOND ROW: James Tomp- kins, J. E. Golden, Mike Hart, Ruth Phillips, Patricia Mayton, Deborah Marshall, Audrey Oliver, James ce Richard Thane ee eee THIRD ROW: Cecil Dalton, Edward Chumney, Jimmy Mc- Daniel, Richard Cundiff, Edward Kolakowski, Claude Elliot, Robert Codispoti, Darrell Lewis, Thomas For- rester. Graduates Face the Future With Determination Twenty-eight seniors filed into the BHS auditorium, as parents turned to gaze with pride at that “special” face. Audrey Oliver, class president, presided over the commencement exercises. Linda Loftis, valedictorian; Janet Hart, salutator- ian; and Robert Dalton, third honor grad- uate, gave speeches stressing the theme, “Today is Not Yesterday.” Principal Warren L. Thweatt presented awards and diplomas to climax the service. Another group of seniors was sent to face the future with knowledge gained from years spent at BHS. LINDA LOFTIS, valedictorian, addresses the audi- ence at commencement. Seniors Bid F arewell to BHS {he | I ect =m seus cabs = TOM FORRESTER accepts his diploma and handshake MIXED EMOTIONS show on the faces of seniors, from Mr. Thweatt with pride. Mike Hart and Cecil Dalton, after graduation exer- cises. AWARDS AND RECIPIENTS Athletic—Richard Cundiff Danforth Foundation—Robert Dalton, Audrey Oliver Journalism—Janet Hart Dramatics—Tom Forrester D.A.R.—Audrey Oliver Reader’s Digest—Linda Loftis Commercial—Roger Andrews, Kathi Hurst Citizenship—Audrey Oliver Se mien emit aa OA CRAIN AAI OE HALT eh Dai Senet wes i ai aS i ——s SALUTATORIAN, Janet Hart, gazes at the many faces of BHS during her speech. a Ser Se i er es DECORATIONS centered around one word... Sayonara! Juniors Honor Seniors With Sayonara Weeks of planning climaxed with the presen- tation of “Sayonara.” The juniors heaved a sigh of relief to have the work behind them and the seniors were ready to enjoy every minute of the festivities. After the meal, served by sophomore waiters and waitresses, the seniors presented their pro- gram. Janet Hart and Cecil Dalton read the Last Will and Testament. Tom Forrester and Louise Tuggle read the Class Prophecy. The Class Gifts were given by Dickie Thomason and Patricia Mavton. The hours passed and “Sayonara” became a memory not to be forgotten. THE JUNIORS and seniors discuss their plans for the last “big’? weekend of the year at BHS as they await the start of the banquet. My HARDY O’NEAL, Jeanette McDaniel, Carolyn Par- rish, and Sue Andrews work late decorating the Memorial Center. KNEELING: Mike Hart, Richard Cundiff, Phillip Morris. STANDING: Mr. Johnson, Coach: Steve Inge, Bobby Wells, Billy Armes, Ricky Pettry, Jerry Par- rish, Larry Williamson. Cundiff Wins in State Meet RICHARD CUNDIFF throws himself over the bar. Blackstone sent Richard Cundiff, Mike Hart, and Jerry Parrish to the district meet at Southhampton. Richard Cundiff won second place in the high jump with 5’ 8” and second place in the broad jump with 20’ 2”. Mike Hart scored one point in the shot put. The state meet was held at Lynchburg College. Richard Cundiff won first place in the broad jump with 22’ 2”. This was the first time BHS has won a first place award in the state meet. The boys are looking forward to next year and hope they will have an even more suc- cessful season. Track Team Works Hard for Successful Season after a hard practice. P ALLEN WAGONER races over hurdles. LARRY WILLIAMSON and Ricky Pettry show their skill in the relay. MIKE HART races on to finish the 880. BASEBALL: FIRST ROW: Richard Cundiff, Mike Hart. SECOND ROW: Jamie McKissick, Jerry Par- rish, Larry Williamson, Donnie Mayton, Phillip Mor- ris, Billy Armes. THIRD ROW: George Shields, Doug nas Garrett, Steve Inge, Bobby Wells, R. C. Sullivan, Donnie Cundiff, Coach—A. K. Glass, Manager—A]l Simpson. Rams Place Second in District Play-Offs Under the coaching of A. K. Glass BHS built up a strong baseball team and placed second in District play-offs winning seven of their eleven games. Earning a position on the All-District Team this year were Mike Hart, Richard Cundiff, Jerry Parrish, and Billy Armes. Eight lettermen will be returning next year which will make for a very promising 1970 baseball season. 1969 SEASON RECORD BHS OPP: 5 Rangolphetlentys sacar 4 9 Gentral seers ele Ce eee eee 3 1 handolph-Henry. 4.0. sere ee ee 2 3 GY EW Oye tiie oe to ae oc oe ae ees fe 3 Amel amie rx! ooo telethon aes 4 3 Gentraleer ge reer etter eee ee 0 18 Bruns Witkin’. 6... ee See eee 0 9 BYUyiS wiCkKeteiec teres eee eee 3 0 Randolpn-enryer.n- 3. oc ee 1 0 CYEWETE rea BA. cere 2 5 PACS wee tas Sos ee etre eer 3 DONNIE MAYTON watches his teammates intently as he awaits his turn to bat. Four Rams Make All-District Team . A DONNIE CUNDIFF crouches low as the ball flashes toward him. ai Se aN ee STEVE INGE keeps his eyes on the ball as he pre- pares to catch a fly. RAMS TAKE A BREAK and show a little team spirit before the game. JERRY PARRISH, an All-District man, watches closely as the pitcher winds up. 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