Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1974 volume:

THE ECHO 1974 Volume 29 The Class of 1974 adopted a new ring style consisting of a rocket and a Book of Knowledge on one side, and the school seal and a dogwood flower on the other. Bland High School, Bland, Virginia Vicki Ellison and Susan Reynolds . . . Co-Editors Helen P. Hardy . . . Sponsor Table of Contents Administration ............... 17 Seniors........................23 Underclassmen ................ 35 Elementary.....................45 Organizations ................ 53 Athletics .................... 69 Advertisements ............... 83 of Bland High Years of Growth Bland High School was built in 1917. Mr. F.L. Dunn was Super- intendent from 1910-1920, and Dr. J.A. Wagner served as Superintendent from 1920-1941. The Wagner Auditorium, erected in 1937, was named in his honor. Bland High became an accredited school in the 1922-23 session. There were eight graduates. Now1, in the 1973-74 session, there are 42 graduates. Old Bland High School. There were ten teachers and 131 students in the 1935- 36 term. The present enrollment for the 1973-74 year is 504 students with a faculty of 27 members. Bland High School destroyed by fire on July 30, 1962. o Q BLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD 1936 - 37 VV- E. STOWERS. Chairman R.F. ROBINETT. Clerk KW. M0REHEAD g'jpSfON GROSECLOSE J. A . WAGN ER . SUPERINTENLINT SUPERVISORS L.GREEVER. Chairman JV J. DAVIDSON 1 % S. RADFORD I GROSECLOSE | G'.-R.iR€PASS. Clerk We’ve Come a Long Way! The new high school was erected in 1962. We, the Senior class of 1974, are very proud of our educational facilities and grateful to the Bland County officials who have made this accomplishment possible. Mr. Reynolds, Principal, and Mr. Gilly, Superintendent, have successfully served from 1962 to the present time. 5 Dedication We, the Class of 1974, in an effort to repay all the kindness and assistance given to us, find it an honor to dedicate the 29th volume of The Echo to our sponsors, Mrs. Jessie Keg ley and Mrs. Helen Hardy. 6 To look at one and the same face every day of the year and never fail to find something new in it - that is the greatest of adventures and greater by far than any journey around the world. 7 8 9 Mark Muncy - Photographer Denise Peery - Assistant Editor Editorial Staff: L to R. Susan Reynolds, Vicki Ellison-Co-Editors; Mike Hoffman, Jerry Scott--Associate Layout Editors; Mrs. Hardy—Sponsor; Mark Muncy--Photographer; Nathan McPeak—Layout Editor; Eddie Dillow- -Sports Editor; Denise Peery—Assistant Editor; and Nancy Lambert--Class Editor. 10 Arleene Bohara, Business Manager Vickie Blankenship, Circulation Manager Karen Wright, Assistant Business Manager Mrs. Helen Hardy, Sponsor Business Staff. L. to R. Mary Tate, Judy King, Arleene Bohara, Dawna Whitworth, Debbie Dillow, Karen Farmer, Debbie Lambert, Karen Wright, Brenda Miller, and Vickie Blankenshi . 11 Prom 73 On Saturday evening, April 28, 1973, the Holiday Inn in Wytheville was the unique setting for the Junior-Senior Prom. The theme, I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing , was high- lighted by hanging peace doves, hex signs, and a large globe suspended from the ceiling. The theme song was sung by Denise Peery, Barry Tickle, Susan Reynolds, Mark Muncy, Denise Eaton, Arleene Bo liar a, Richard Muncy, and Karen Wright. Stephen Newberry. Miss Echo The Echo Staff presents Miss Echo 1974 and her candidates representing the five high school classes. This year Judy King, representing the Senior class, won the title of Miss Echo, by selling the largest number of Echo subscrip- tions. She competed with Sandra Brunk, a junior; Frances Melvin, a sophomore; Debbie Newberry, a freshman; and Jean Nance, an eighth grader. Miss Echo 1974 - Judy King Sandra Brunk Junior Class Candidate Debbie Newberry Freshman Class Candidate Frances Melvin Sophomore Class Candidate Jean Nance Eighth Grade Class Candidate MISS ECHO and COURT. L. to R. Sandra Brunk and Escort, Mike Hoffman; Debbie Newberry and Escort, Mike Pauley; Jean Nance and Escort, Tommy Hamer; Miss Echo, Judy King and Escort, Mike Dillow; and Frances Melvin and Escort, Terry Dillow. Mr. Claude S. Stowers, retired June, 1973, after thirty- nine years of teaching in Bland County schools. The Bland High School Faculty and guests honored Mr. Stowers with a buffet luncheon at the Wytheville Holiday Inn and pre- sented him with an engraved sterling silver coffee pot. 16 Mr. Stowers still hard at work. Mr. Ralph R. Reynolds Principal Mrs. Sandy F. Tarter Phys. Ed., Dramatics, Coach - Tennis Mrs. Anne W. Cumbow Music Literature, Chorus Mr. Roger D. Thompson Ass't Principal, Science BHS Faculty Mrs. Helen P. Hardy Mathematics, French Mr. R. Dow Davis Ass't Principal, Mathematics Mr. J. M. Thomas Science, Guidance Mr. A. Jack King Agriculture 18 Mr. Samuel F. Groseclose Phys. Ed., Biology, Coach Mrs. Janet B. Faulkner English Mrs. Elizabeth G. Newberry Librarian Mrs. Lois O. Crabtree Home Economics 'Tis noble to be good, 1 tis nobler to teach others to be good. Mr. Richard C. Havens Social Studies, Coach - 8th Mrs. Jessie D. Kegley Business Education Mr. Fred L. Beamer Social Studies Miss Mary G re ever English 19 Mrs. June Miller Third Mrs. Louise Bird Fourth Mrs. Norma Newberry Fifth Miss Linda Chapman Fourth and Fifth Mrs. Jacqueline Barlow Sixth Mrs. Marie Groseclose Seventh 20 Teaches’ Aides and Coordinators Mrs. Linda R. Mustard Elementary Phy. Ed. Mrs. Carolyn B. Bane Diagnostic Teacher Miss Denise Tyrell Speech Therapist New Aides: (L. to R. ) Mrs. Marie D. Lambert, 5th Grade; Mrs. Mary F. Bogle, 7th Grade; Mrs. Mabel P. Carroll, 1st Grade; Mrs. Violet C. Bird, 6th Grade; Mrs. Julie W. Hays, 2nd Grade; Mrs. Nancy J. Stockner, 4th and 5th Grade. 21 Board of Education Bland County School Board--Mr. Rex Morehead, Mrs. Woodrow Scott, Mr. Victor Gilly, Superintendent, Mr. Ray- mond Stowers, and Mr. Robert Bane. Secretaries Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon Mrs. Debra King Mrs. Rose Bowen 22 L Class Officers: Standing - (L. to R. ) - Mrs. Jessie Kegley - Sponsor, Karen Wright - Secretary-Treasurer, Denise Eaton - Reporter, Karen Farmer - Chaplain, Mrs. Helen Hardy - Co-Sponsor. Kneeling - Mark Muncy - President, Eddie Dillow - Vice-President. Seniors Valedictorian Denise Peery 96.5 Saluta tori an Susan Reynolds 95.84 Historian Debbie Dillow 94.89 Class Prophet Nancy Lambert 93.61 24 Victoria Dawn Ellison Vicki Karen Colleen Farmer Ki” Elizabeth Marie Hancock Liz Michael Allen Hoffman Mike 26 Barry Harmon Hounshell Barry Jerry Wayne Meadows Jerry 27 Nathan Arnold McPeak Nathan Mark Christopher Muncy Speedy William Edward Pauley Will Denise Ann Peery Denise Barry Wayne Tickle Barry Billy Henderson Vanover Billy Dawna Jean Whitworth Dawna Karen Elizabeth Wright Karen 29 Robert Wayne Wyrick Putt-Putt SO LONG BLAND HIGH (Tune: After You've Gone ) After we're gone and left you crying, After we're gone there's no denying, You'll feel sad, you'll feel blue, You'll miss the greatest group you ever knew, There'll come a time now don't forget it, There'll come a time when you'll regret it, Someday when you grow lonely, Your heart will break like ours, And you'll want us only, After we've gone, after we've gone away. Dear Old Bland High, we've had a ball here, These are the things, we want to make clear, Homework, ball games, parties, and dances, With all these things we have taken our chances. Dear Old Bland High, we hate to leave you, We have to go and make a preview, This world waits, opening its gates With all the love and joy it anticipates So Long Bland High, we will miss all of you! IMUIV | W w 1 1 DATE April 25 April 26 April 27 April 28 SENIOR TRIP A Dream Come True” TOUR Sea World Disney World Cypress Gardens Busch Gardens Orlando, Florida Eastern Airlines 31 Senior Superlatives MOST TALKATIVE Mary Tate and Denise Eaton BEST DISPOSITION BEST ALL AROUND Joey Cassell and Vickie Blankenship BEST DRESSED Judy King and Paula Dillow MOST HELPFUL Debbie Dillow, Debbie Lambert, and Jerry Meadows Rickey Dillow and Barry Hounshell 32 MOST ATHLETIC Susan Reynolds and Eddie Diilow MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mike Hoffman and Denise Peery CUTEST Will Pauley and Vicki Ellison LAZIEST Nathan McPeak and Donald Irby 33 BEST FRIENDS Garland King and Mike Pauley Karen Wright, Davvna Whitworth, HAPPIEST FRIENDLIEST Mark Muncy and Richard Muncy Cathy Ramsey and Jo Ann Shupe 34 MOST CAREFREE Frankie Newberry and Barry Tickle QUIETEST Bobby Dillow and Elizabeth Hancock MOST SERIOUS Mike Clemons, Brenda M. Penley and Bobby Bevil i� THY I BOBBY M I Bevill VKlKIEI ■ 111 oik] g FI 1A, ■ State Varsity Basketball; The ECHO Manager; Class Reporter 72, Chaplain 73. MA REVONNA BLANK David H. Blankenship; MARK CHRISTOPHER MUNCY - Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Muncy; Clubs: Beta, Chaplain; French, President Rules Chairman; Class Sch Jafr.ET Boh s ■ ECH I Cap J(1y d Cas: AM DA.____________ _ MICH A AW AJNE «MONS - Mrs. Mary Cle French Club; J. ; and Varsity Basketball. DEBBIE DIANE DILLOW - Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Wolfe; Clubs: Beta, Reporter; French; FHA; The iAEL DEAN PAULEY - ,’auley; Clubs: Beta; Fret—,-----, - Varsity Basketball; Class Reporter 72. WILLIAM EDWARD PAULEY - Mr. and Mrs. rmon W. ■J.V. and Editorial [ass Reporter ECHO, Business Staff; Editor; J.V. and Varsi 73; Historian. SAR WAYNE DILLOW Pi tejgw; yjA; SvC, A. ECHO Staff; ClasJ Vic V; rsitv BaskctbaJ Dr :ul, ImcI’eak Mil Paul Me n, Christ qJ _________ JoWUf'HA; Class Secretary-Treasurer 70iDrarna fcs, S.C.A. Wc; Y.ALlAh DI LCW - Mr. and Mrs. Luther A. How; Honor Student; Beta Club; Class Presser 7Tt 3; fv. ana Varsity Basketball. ROBERT GRAYSON DILLOW - Mr. and Mrs. Robert M G. Dillow; FFA; J.V. and Varsity Basketball. DENISE DILLOW EATON - Mr. and Mrs. rf ouglas L. ■ Dillow, Sr.; Husband, James H. Eaton; Clubs: i r t . mi a . —n BL. 7 A V Peak and illow; ■ KhJ 4-H, Treasurer; FFA, William arsity Basketball; WHOfi OAN HIGH SCHOOL STIJ- So,: WII Ide IlSE . and Mrs. r. ; Valedictorian; Slabs: French, Songle M r; ■ I Songleader; Cb : s; 4-H; Beta, Vii -Presi- r ml The ECHO Str?it, ssistant Editor; News- r Staff, Editor; . v . A. ; Basketball Scorp- ie si dent 71; Honor SuidenrrH WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL| ITUDENTS; THE SOCIETY OF OUTSTAN 4-H; FHA; Chorus; Cl|ss Reporter 74. VICTORIA DAWN ELLISON - Mr. and M‘ Ellison; Clubs: Bet i, Treasurer; FHA Newspaper Staff,|[Sports Editor; The § Co-Editor; Cheerleader; J.V. Basket Secret ary-Treasurer 7 2. KAREN COLLEEN FARMER - Mr. and Mrs. A F irmer; Clubs: FHA; d Chorus; Beta; The I Stuff; Class Chaplain 74; Fla Girl. ________DING ) AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; DA I Award. A ■ BRENDA MILLER PENLEY - Mr. and Mrs. Albe Miller, Jr.; Husband, Robert M. Penley; Cl FHA, 1st Vice-President 74; French; 4-H; C j. v m U|ketball; Newspaper Staf Ora 1c Editor; Upward Bound Student Repres Itive HYl • M Rar € JZ ABETH MARIE HANCOCK - Mr. and Mrs ard Hancock; Clubs: Chess; French; S.C. A. , Treasurer; Former Student of Charles O’Dicker- son High School, New York. CHAEL ALLEN HOFFMAN - Stepson of Mr. and Mrs. Miller C. MeadMM aU tttofc CHO Staff, Edi or. U N SHELL - Mr. anci M lass Chaplain 73; Choru | anc Mrs. B. ft. Irby, I KFA; 4-H, Presides ll St ite Council. G - Mr. and’jFlrs. aarl| ich; 4-H; FFA, Sentinel K.| Chorus; Class Songlead .AN Re 4 EC den nis; HBskSOC IMWfF ___HIGH SCHOOL STUDE ________________ JERRY WINFIELD SCOTT - Mr. and Mrs. C. Scott, Jr. ; Clubs: French, President and Re Chorus; 4-H, Fontana Delegate, County Co Vice-President, Southwest District Council The ECHO Staff, Assistant JO N President 71; Varsity Basketball; Miss ECHO 1974. LAMBERT - Mr. and Mrs Secreta per Staff, ;s Secretar lb THE S Iameri can high Elmer L. LA IrT - Mr. ; Clubs: FHA, Se Clul RY Jr.j Sec RY Ticlle; Club Chonis; .Y VANO _ Vanover; FFA; KVG. __________ DAWNA JEAN WHITWORTH - Mr. and Mrs. Scott Whitworth; Clubs: Beta; Chorus; The ECHO Staff; etball :th WRI bs: FHA; Treasure irl E WYR1C I Mr,. VancaL. tary; 4-H,fl Juniors Class Officers: (L. to R. ) Arlene Repass-President; Tommy Harner-Vice President; Joanne Stowers-Secretary; Linda Kidd-Treasurer; Johnny Green-Reporter; Sandra Brunk-Chaplain; Vincent Groseclose and George Pauley- Sergeant-At-Arms; Lisa Umberger-Song Leader; Mr. Thompson-Sponsor. Eddie Asbury Jane Baxley Darrel Burton Sandra Brunk Anita Campbell Terry Davis Brenda Dillow Mary Dillow Johnny Green 38 Louis Fletcher Sharon Goins Vincent Groseclose Class of 75 Retta Hager Thomas Hamer Virginia Holston Rebecca Ingram Linda Kidd Joyce Meadows George Pauley Roxanne Pauley Thomas Ramsey Arlene Repass Thomas Richardson Shelbv Shewey Ray Shupe Joanne Stowers Robert Stuart George Taylor, Jr. Robin Thompson Lisa Umberger Patricia Vanover 39 Sophomores Class Officers: 1st Row-(L. to R. ) Jerry Smith-President; John Clemons-Vice President; Danny Bridges-Secretary; Sarah Miller-Treasurer; 2nd Row-Mrs. Tarter-Sponsor; Dean Saunders-Reporter; Debra Simpkins-Historian; Mr. Be am er-Assist ant Sponsor. Danny Bridges Dale Clark John Clemons Peggy Ellison Priscilla Ellison Bobby Foglesong Gregory Green William Green Lewis Gusler Emily King 40 Jackie Mustard Victoria Nance Dottie Nelson William Puckett William Ramsey Tommy Repass Shelia Richardson Barbara Sadler Bobby Sadler Dean Saunders Debra Simpkins Jerry Smith Tammy Strock Jimmy Tate Tony T ownley Dora Umbarger Vicki Umbarger Douglas Wolfe Mack Wolfe Kenny Wright 41 Freshmen Class Officers: (Sitting, Left to Right) Debbie Dillovv-President; G.H. Perry-Vice President; Ruth Ann Turner-Secret ary; Donnie Wilson-Treasurer; Junior Stowers-Reporter; Marsha Groseclose-Chaplain; Mrs. N ewberry- Sponsor. Debbie Dillow Marsha Groseclose Page Hancock Ronnie Hamblin 42 Class of 77 Alma Mutter Debbie Newberry G.H. Perry III Steve Scott Connie Smith Joe Stiltner £ • 3 Junior Stowers Judi Stuart Ruth Ann Turner Rebecca White Donald Wilson David Wright Rebecca Hoge Rebecca Munsey Rita Simmons Pamela Tibbs 43 Eighth Grade Class officers: (L. to R.)Lee Gordon-President; Alice Tate-Vice President; Glenda Campbell-Secretary- Treasurer; Deborah Anders-Chaplain; Mrs. Janet Faulkner-Sponsor. Deborah Anders Kathy Dillow Terry Dillow Kimberly Ellison Jerry Chewning Ronald Cox Debbie Dillow Betty Epperson Freddy Farlow Randy Faulkner 44 Class of 78 Eddie Hounshell Beverly Irby Johanna Gulser Fred McHone Troy Hager Missy Miller Timmy Harman Timmy Hamer Jerry Miller Patty Morehead Guy Ramsey David Robinson Sammy Shupe Carla Simpkins Elaine Shelton Thelma Sheppard Diana Sparks Alice Tate Bill Tate Johnny Taylor Janet Thompson Joey Tickle 45 CAFETERIA PERSONNEL - Jan Hamer, Nell Gordon, and Pauline Thomas, Manager. BUS DRIVERS - clockwise, Danny Penley, Jim Corder, Tony Wright, Albert Mustard, Jr., Wallace Warner, Ted Anders, Mrs. Margaret P. Miller, and (not shown) Curt Stowers. Personnel CUSTODIAN - Bob Andy Dillow MAINTENANCE - Buford Tiller 46 CUSTODIAN - Roby Cregar, Jr. Mrs. Marie Groseclose’s 7th Grade David Banes, Meek Bowen, Elizabeth Brown, Elmer Brown, Debbie Burton, Bobby Carver, Donald Cox, Ricky Cox, Timmy Dillow, Steve Faulkner, Stewart Felty, Ronnie Fields, Gary Foster, Victor Groseclose, John Harden, Lisa Harden, Steven Harmon, Vicie King, Trubie Lambert, Leon Lambert, Mary Lang, Mark McClintock, Laura Meadows, Connie Melvin, Annette Michell, Mark Morehead, Rebecca Robertson, Kim Smith, Karen Stockner, Jerry Stowers, James Thompson, Thomas Thompson, Dede Turner, Leland Umbarger, Gary Walker, David Wilson, Mike Wool wine. CLASS OFFICERS: President, Victor Groseclose; Vice-President, Vicie King; Secretary, Debbie Burton; Treasurer, Ronnie Fields; Reporter, Kim Smith; Sponsor, Mrs. Groseclose. 48 Mrs. Jacqueline Barlow’s 6th Grade Mrs. Barlow, Tim Anders, Johnny Atwell, Linda Baker, David Bane, Darlene Banes, Timmy Baxley, Mary Bowen, Chuck Chandler, Patty Chewning, Myra Clemons, IIa Conley, Geraldine Faulkner, Andrea Gordon, Shelly Gravely, Craig Hamilton, Terri Harden, James Harman, Jay Hoge, Toni Holt, Patricia Holt, Kathy Lang, Bobby Lambert, Jimmy Miller, Theron Newberry, Betty Jo Parker, Joey Pauley, Timmy Richardson, Rickey Shrader, Joe Simmons, Michael Thompson, Kathryn Wilev, Carla Wolfe, Kim Wright. Safety Patrol 49 Mrs. Norma Newberry’s 5th Grade Mrs. Newberry, Joey Bane, Charlie Brown, Charlene Clemons, Pam Clemons, Rhonda Ellison, Karen Harden, Todd Hoge, Susan Kegley, Kelly Kent, Ricky McKinney, Drema McPeak, Roberta Morehead, John Muncy, Lucy Muncy, Allen Mustard, Scott Mustard, Jerri Owens, Donald Pauley, Marilyn Penley, Lisa Pruitt, Rita Pruitt, Tony Taylor, Teresa Tolbert, Kim Townley, Howard Walker, Shirley Wolfe, Michele Woolwine, Rusty Wright. Miss Linda Chapman’s 4th and 5th Grade Miss Chapman, Darrell Banes, Shiela Carroll, Geneva Clark, Joseph Crockett, Angela Dillow, Laura Gordon, Tracy Hylton, Ginger Kent, Mark King, Pamela Melvin, Connie Millirons, Colene Munsey, Mark Mustard, Jerry Mutter, Micheal Neely, Jerry Pauley, Mary Pruitt, Rebecca Robinson, David Simmons, Tammy Smelser, Thomas Stowers, Stock, Sheri Tolbert, Letha Walker. 50 Mrs. Bird, Susanna An, Debbie Atwell, Ricky Baker, Bobby Bane, Tonnie Carver, Laura Chandler, Shari Chewning, Mary Clemons, Sharon Conley, Norman Dillow, Paul Dillow, Carl Felty, James Har- per, Karen Hounshell, Bobby King, Becky Lambert, Susan Melvin, Joy Miller, Jaimie Morehead, Ricky Nance, Danny Newberry, Dawn Newberry, Larry Newberry, Mark Newberry, Marquis Newberry, Todd Parker, Cliff Pauley, John Sarver, Robert Stockner, Ronnie Stansell, Edwina Stowers, Vanessa Tobar, Dave Thomas, Bill Tolbert. Mrs. Miller, Marsha Agee, Charley Bane, Jane Banes, Lynn Banes, Edward Baxley, Barry Bowling, Kevin Breedlove, Karen Chandler, Teresa Chewning, Tommy Clark, Crystal Clemons, Thomas Dillow, Gary Felty, Robert Gordon, Tammy Gravley, Joyce Harper, Candy Kent, Kimberly Kidd, Sammy King, Valerie Lambert, Chuckie McKinney, Becky Me Peak, Joey Newberry, Harvey Pruitt, Sharon Simmons, Todd Taylor, Lonnie Thomas, Renee Thompson, Tracy Walker, Mark Wool wine. 51 Mrs. Lorine Wagner’s 2nd Grade Mrs. Wagner, Monica An, Sonja Asbury, Sandy Bane, Debbie Belcher, Denise Clemons, Lonnie Clemons, Melba Clemons, Stephen Cox, Donna Dalton, Greg Davis, John Dillow, Ronnie Dillow, Aretta Ellison, Eric Ellison, Linda Ellison, Geoffrey Fan- ning, David Harden, Dennis Harman, Cathy Irby, Annette King, Rita Lambert, Jeanetta Mallory, Marty McPeak, Kathy Melvin, Michael Melvin, Cathy Morehead, Brian Mustard, Gary Mustard, Paula Mustard, Wanda Oscar, Ricky Pruitt, Sara Pruitt, Deborah Sim- mons, Michael Smelser, Sue Smith, Anita Stowers, Donna Strock, Dennis Taylor. Miss Elizabeth Neal’s 1st Grade Miss Neal, Karen Asbury, Everett Baxley, Jimmy Brown, Sarah Bunyan, Steven Chandler, James Chewning, Jeffrey Cox, Glen Davis, Jasper Davis III, Timothy Davis, Joseph DeWilde, Helen Hamblin, Norma Harden, Richard Kent, Joanne Matz, Vanessa McKinney, Michelle Morris, Mitchell Munsey, Terry Mustard, Billy Mutter, Lori Neel, Marcella Newberry, David Oscar, Wendall Parker, Kathryn Richardson, Teresa Richardson, Ervin Sparks, Patricia Smith, Lucy Taylor, Charles Turner, Rebecca Umbarger, Lisa Waddle, Debbie Warden, Arnold Wimmer, Jr., Tammy Wolfe. 52 Mrs. Katherine Reynold’s Kindergarten Mrs. Reynolds, John An, Paula Austin, Barry Dillow, Angela Ellison, Steven Foglesong, Rebecca Hanshew, James Harden, Tracy Kegley, W illiam King, Teresa Miller, Bobby Morehead, Jeri Lynne Mustard, Tina Putman, William Ramsey, Randy Riggle, Dennis Spangler, Angela Strock, Joy Tate, Eric Taylor. Michael Townley, Tracy Wolfe, Karen Wright, Martin Wright. Mrs. Carol Rowe’s Kindergarten Mrs. Rowe, Donna Alexander, Ronald Clemons, Pamela Davis, Benjamin Dillow, Wally French, Jr., Gary Grubb, Rita Gusler, Teresa Hanshew, Ronny King, Edgar Lambert, Rebecca Melvin, Melanie Morehead, LeAnna Mustard, Donald Shaunn, Donna Richardson, Ernest Shelton, Lisa Tolbert, Curtis Taylor, Timothy Thompson, Ryland Wade, Sherri Wimmer, Karen Umbarger-(Not Shown) 53 I � n N Honor Students Each year those students attaining a 95 or above average for the year are awarded an honor bar or letter. Those students who have received these awards should be commended for their hard work. DOUBLE BAR STUDENT: Denise Peery SINGLE BAR STUDENTS: Robin Thompson, Joanne Stowers, and Arlene Repass. LETTER STUDENTS: Jerry Smith, Dottie Nelson, and Lynda Muncy. 56 B.H.S. Beta Club Officers: 1st Row: (R. to L. ) Mr. J.M. Thomas - Sponsor, Susan Reynolds - President, Denise Peery - Vice Presi- dent. 2nd Row: Debbie Lambert - Secretary, Vicki Ellison - Treasurer. 3rd Row: Mark Muncy - Chaplain, and Debbie Dillow - Reporter. 1st Row: (L. to R. ) Debbie Dillow, Denise Peery, Debbie Lambert, Susan Reynolds, Vicki Ellison, Mark Muncy. 2nd Row: Karen Farmer, Karen Wright, Nancy Lambert, Arleene Bohara, Linda Kidd, Vickie Blankenship, Tommy Richardson. 3rd Row: Dawna Whitworth, Robin Thompson, Roxanne Pauley, Retta Hager, Anita Campbell, Sandra Brunk, Mike Pauley, Joey Cassell. 4th Row: Joanne Stowers, Vincent Groseclose, Arlene Repass, Mr. Thomas, Brenda Dillow, Johnny Green, Jane Baxley, Ricky Dillow, and Tommy Hamer. 57 SCA Council The Student Council, elected by the student body, works hard to promote a good relationship between the administration and the students of the school. The SCA is under the guidance of a new advisor, Mr. Richard Havens. Among the highlights of this past year included sponsoring the annual Christmas Program and attending the Clinch Valley District SCA Meeting in Council, Va. Standing: Eddie Dillow, President; Tommy Hamer, Vice- President; Jerry Smith, Secretary; Liz Hancock, Treasurer. Sitting: Sarah Miller, Chaplain; Loyd Breedlove, Sergeant at Arms; Debbie Newberry, Reporter; George Pauley, Sergeant at Arms; Mr. Richard Havens, Sponsor. 1st Row (L. to R. ) - Liz Hancock, Denise Eaton, Linda Kidd, Marsha Groseclose, Missy Miller, Shirley Blankenship, Sarah Miller. 2nd Row - Mr. Havens, Jerry Smith, Tommy Hamer, Eddie Dillow, Richard Muncy, Mark Muncy. 3rd Row - Retta Hager, Loyd Breedlove, Bobby Foglesong, George Pauley, Danny Bridges, Debbie Newberry, Jo Ann Shupe, Matt King. Co-Sponsor - Janet Faulkner Sponsor - Jessie Kegley Denise Peery - Editor Sitting - (L. to R. ) Mark Muncy, Susan Reynolds, Brenda Penley, Vicki Ellison, Standing - (L. to R.) Debbie Lambert, Debbie Dillow, Denise Peery. Standing - (L. to R. ) Vicki Ellison, Brenda Penley, Mrs. Jessie Kegley - Sponsor, Debbie Lambert, Mrs. Janet Faulkner - Co-Sponsor, Debbie Dillow, Susan Reynolds, Denise Peery. Sitting (L. to R. ) Sarah Miller Lisa Umberger, Judi Stuart, Debbie Dillow, Joanne Stowers, Brenda Dillow, Becky Hoge, Johnny Green, Priscilla Ellison, Dottie Nelson. (Not shown: Robin Thompson, Mark Muncy, and Lynda Muncy). 59 Dramatics Sitting: 1st Row - Lisa Umbarger, Paula Dillow, Eddie Dillow. 2nd Row - Sarah Miller, Susan Reynolds, Vicki Ellison. 3rd Row - Barry' Tickle, Jo Ann Shupe, Mrs. Tarter. Standing - Darrell Burton, Jane Baxley. The Dramatics Classes, gave three one-act plays, Papa Never Done Nothing . . . Much, And the Fullness Thereof, and The Black Box, in Dec- ember. The two Dramatics Classes joined the Chorus Classes, under the direction of Mrs. Anne Cumbow, in presenting the annual Christmas Program to the students and faculty. The Black Box was presented at the District One-Act Play Festival in Independence, Va. Chorus 1st Row - (L. to R.) Mrs. Cumbow, Dottie Nelson, Lisa Umberger, Jackie Mustard, Charlotte Morehead, Paula Dillow, Debbie Simpkins. 2nd Row - Linda Kidd, Kathy Hounshell, Barbara Dillow, Vickie Nance, Cathy Ramsey JoAnn Shupe. 3rd Row - Jerry Scott, Sarah Miller, Page Hancock, Carolyn Banes, Barry Hounshell. Library Club (L. to R. ) Mrs. Newberry - Sponsor; Patty Vanover, Joyce Meadows, Roxanne Pauley, Donnie Wilson and Beckv Ingram (sitting). ' 7 61 Advisor Mrs. Crabtree Second Vice-President Becky Ingram Treasurer Patty Vanover Historian Debbie Simpkins President Vickie Blankenship FHA Officers Chaplain Shelby Shewey First Vice-President Brenda Miller Penley Secretary Nancy Lambert Historian Debbie Simpkins Songleader Lynda Muncy 62 1st Row - (L. to R. ) Vickie Blankenship, Brenda Penley, Becky Ingram, Patty Vanover, Joyce Meadows, Lynda Muncy, Debbie Simpkins, Shelby Shewey, Nancy Lambert, Mrs. Lois Crabtree. 2nd Row - Linda Kidd, Brenda Dillow, Joanne Stowers, Robin Thompson, Shiela Richardson, Susan Hayton, Pamela Tibbs Becky White, Denise Eaton, Paula Dillow, Charlotte Morehead. 3rd Row - Rita Simmons, Brenda Barger, Becky Munsey, Brenda Meadows, Alma Mutter, Roxanne Pauley, Jennifer Pauley, Gertude Brown, Janet Thompson, Debbie Dillow, Rose Mary Mutter, Jackie Mustard. 4th Row - Lisa Walker, Shirley Blankenship Virginia Holsten, Glenda Campbell, Johanna Gusler, Retta Hager, Sharon Goins, Anita Campbell, Diana Sparks, Elaine Shelton, Sandra Brunk, Jean Nance, Tammy Strock. 63 Miss Bland County 1973 Miss Anne Dunn Little Miss Bland County Miss Rebecca Umbarger Garland King President FFA Officers Mr. A.J. King Advisor Danny Bridges Reporter 64 Terry Davis Treasurer Loyd Breedlove Sentinel Future Farmers of America Is! Row (L. toR )-Mr. King, Loyd Breedlove, Terry Davis, Tommy Richardson, Garland King Will Paulev Danny Bridges. 2nd Row - Mack Wolfe, Larry Muncy, Ray Shupe, Bobby Foglesong, G.H. Peery Steve Scott’ ilatt King Todd Fulford, Jeny Miller. 3rd Row - Bobby Sadler, Ray Puckett, Jerry Meadows, Bobby Dillow Eddie y buiy, Clifford Chewnmg, Mike Brunk, Billy Ramsey, Doug Wolfe, Raymond Hardin, Timmy Hamer. 4th Row - Mac Bogie, Jerry Chewmng, David Morehead, Everette Brunk, Kenny Wright, Darrell Burton, Jimmy Tate Bobby Newhe v b FV6u’ K‘n8, Davis 5th Row ' Fletcher, Mikie Dillow, Mike Pauley, Frankie HambU ’ £%£££ • g6 Tayl°r’ J°eV TiCkle' BillV Vanover, Tommy Harner, George Pauley, Ronnie 65 FIRST YEAR STUDENTS: 1st Row (L. to R. ) Judi Stuart, John Clemons. 2nd Row Johnny Green, Lewis Gusler, Sharon Goins, Bobby Bevil. 3rd Row Emily King, Tommy Repass, Jerry Smith, Sandy Brunk, Mike Clemons, and Mrs. Helen Hardy. Le Cercle de Francais OFFICERS: 1st Row (L. to R. ) Jerry Scott - President, Vincent Groseclose - Vice-Presi- dent, Robin Thompson - Secretary, Judi Stuart - Treasurer. 2nd Row Sarah Miller - Song Leader, Sharon Goins - Song Leader, Dottie Nelson - Chaplain, Joarifie Stowers - Reporter. POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS: (L. to R. ) Elizabeth Hancock, Jerry Scott, Joey Cas- sell, Mike Pauley, Denise Peery, and Brenda Penley. The French Classes sang Mon Beau Sapin and Les Douze Jours de Noel at the S.C.A. Christmas program. A Christmas and a Valentine party were held in the French Room. Refreshments for the Christmas Party included a yule log, La Buche de Noel made by the French I students. The building in the background is the Virginia State Capitol, which was designed by Thomas Jefferson, and copied after La Maison Carree at Nimes, France. It houses the priceless Houdon Statue of George Washington. SECOND YEAR STUDENTS: (L. to R. ) Sarah Miller, Brenda Dillow, Arlene Repass, Robin Thompson, Mrs. Helen Hardy, Joanne Stowers, Vincent Groseclose, Ricky Anders, and Dottie Nelson. 66 Chess Club 2nH Row n Ue S°rd0n ’-J° n Clem0nS’ Ricky Anders, Liz Hancock, Todd Fulford, Junior L rTi2 d j7n Don“ld|Irby-Larry Klns. Lisa Umberger, Judi Stuart, Michelle Blankenship, Lewis Gusler, Jane Baxley. 3rd Row - Garland King Joey Tickle, Barry Tickle, Sandra Brunk, Sharon Goins, Retta Hager. 4th Row - Frankie Newberry, Louis Fletcher, Darrell Burton, Bill Tate, Richard Muncy 8 Officers: (L. to R. ) John Clemons - Cor- responding Secretary; Lewis Gusler - Rules Committee; Lisa Umberger Sec- retary; Donald Irby - President; (Not shown - Mark Muncy - Rules Chairman. ) 67 Those Who Represent Us Office Workers - (L. to R. ) - Anita Campbell, Connie Smith, Debbie Lambert, Debbie Dillow, Billy Vanover, Jerry Meadows. Cafeteria Workers - (Sitting) - (L. to R. ) - Bobby Lam- bert, Joe Simmons, Mike Thompson, Mike Woolwine, Betty Parker, Cathy Ramsey, Mary Dillow, Joanne Shupe, Page Hancock. Standing - Mike Brunk, Steve Scott, Matt King, Ronnie Hamblin, Billy Ramsey, Garland King, Mary Lang, Myra Clemons, Darlene Banes, Mary Kay Lang, Joey Pauley, Timmv Anders, Theron Newberry. Upward Bound - Johnny Green Wildlife Essay Winner - Dottie Nelson 68 DAR Award - Denise Peery and Joey Cassell BHS Varsity Rockettes (L. to R. ) Loyd Breedlove, Will Pauley, Rickey Dillow, Mike Pauley, Mack Bogle, Jerry Smith, Nathan McPeak, Frankie Newberry, Tommy Hamer, William Green, Eddie Dillow, George Pauley, Jimmy Tate, (Kneeling) Mr. Sam Groseclose, Coach. BHS Varsity Rockets V------ , - i THE SPECTATO SAP 0 0 HAT (L. to R. ) Susan Reynolds, Vickie Blankenship, Lisa Umberger, Debbie Lambert, Robin Thompson, Joanne Stowers, Connie Smith, Mary Tate, Dawna Whitworth, Karen Wright, Debbie Dillow, Judy King, Mr. Sam Groseclose, Coach. MOBrurw SCHOOL OiTS 70 Will Pauley Guard - 2 years Nathan Me Peak Center - 2 years Rickey Dillow Guard - 3 years Senior Rockets Mike Pauley Frankie Newberry Eddie Dillow Forward - 2 years Center - 1 year Guard - 3 years 71 Vickie Blankenship Susan Reynolds Guard - 2 years Guard - 3 years Debbie Dillow Forward - 2 years Senior Rockettes Debbie Lambert Guard - 3 years Karen Wright Forward - 2 years Judy King Guard - 2 years Dawna Whitworth Center - 2 years 1973 Mountain Empire District Champions The 1973 Bland Rockettes were winners of the Mountain Empire District Tournaments played in the Fort Chiswell gymnasium on November 7, 9, and 10. The victorious Varsity Rockettes ended their regular season with a 10-0 record and are pictured after receiving their trophy. 1973 The team takes a break, and discusses game strategy. Bland 49 Ft. Chiswell 23 Bland 49 Fries 21 Bland 54 Auburn 39 Bland 74 Mt. Rogers 33 Bland 47 Shawsville 18 Bland 44 Ft. Chiswell 30 Bland 30 Fries 20 Bland 39 Auburn 28 Bland 50 Mt. Rogers 17 Bland 53 Shawsville 28 Susan Reynolds is lifted by the other Rockettes to cut the net from the rim. Rockettes admire the trophy after their well-played game. Knock it away from her, Su. 74 and Players in Action. The Junior Varsity Rockettes, also Mt. Empire Champs, ended their regular sea- son with an 8-0 record. They received a trophy and are retrieving their net in the above picture. Hold on tight Brenda Good block Karen! 75 Excited cheerleaders. You can do it Nathan. Bland Junior Varsity Sitting (L. to R.) - Patty Morehead, Frances Melvin, Rita Simmons, Barbara Sadler, Kim Ellison, Kathy Dillow, Beverly Irby. Standing - Brenda Meadows, Alice Tate, Lynda Muncy, Ruth Ann Turner, Debbie Newberry, Vicki Umbarger, Jackie Bob Mustard, Michelle Blankenship, Kathy Hounshell, Coach Sam Groseclose. (Not Pictured - Sarah and Missy Miller). Kneeling (L. to R.) - Steve Scott, Matt King, Dale Claik, Larry Muncy, Danny Bridges. Standing - G.H. Peery, Ray Puckett, Joe Stiltner, Ronnie Hamblin, Coach - Sam Groseclose. (Not Pictured - Dean Saunders). 76 Bland Eighth Grade Team Kneeling - (L. to R.) - Terry Dillow, Todd Fulford, Bill Tate, Johnny Taylor, Jay Cox. Standing - Lee Gordon - Manager, David Robinson, Randy Faulkner, Jamie Bunyan, Coach - Richaixl Havens. Coach’s Assistants (L. to R. ) - Tommy Richardson, Denise Peery, Johnny Green, Jerry Scott. 77 Bland Cheerleaders 78 Debbie Dillow Debbie Simpkins 1 year 1 year 79 Homecoming Court (L. to R.) - Jennifer Pauley, Eighth Grade; Kathy Houn- shell, Freshman; Lynda Muncy, Sophomore: Sandra Brunk, Junior; Liz Han- cock, Senior. Bland vs. Ft. Chiswell Bland High played its first game against Ft. Chiswell on December 1, 1973. Although the Rockets played hard, they were not able to overpower the Pioneers. BHS Tennis Team Kneeling: Sarah Miller, Lisa Umberger, Susan Reynolds, Brenda Dillow, Jane Baxley. Standing: Emily King, Robin Thompson, Joanne Stowers, Sandra Brunk, Coach Sandy Tarter, and (not shown) Jeana Neal. 82 Two great men of the Commonwealth. Gotcha, Mr. Phillippi! Mrs. Kegley, (retired) a regular substitute at Bland High. Guess Who? Memories Our town. Victory dinner. 83 84 mummm BANK OF BLAND COUNTY Member First Virginia’s Bankshares Corporation Your Full Service Bank Organized 1903 Total Resources -- $8,000,000 Member F.D.I.C. State and County Depository No Service Charge on Checking Accounts Bland, Virginia Rocky Gap, Virginia 85 NEWBERRY MONUMENT SALES See LARRY NEWBERRY or BOB NEWBERRY Bland, Virginia Phone: 688-3814 WYTHE FARM BUREAU COOPERATIVE, INC. Quality Feeds - Seeds - Fertilizer - Farm Supplies Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Phone: 228-2521 Best Wishes from THE MESSENGER Only news media serving Bland County Business Office - Wytheville, Va. News Office - Bland, Va. Formerly Thornton Furniture •3061 Halifax Road South Boston Va. Formerly Pless Furniture • 305 West Main St Blairtown Section Wytheville, Va. Fries, Va. Formerly Stan Finney Furniture � 80 Main Street • 35-37 W. Main St. Pulaski, Va. Martinsville, Va. .Route 11 West � 107 E. Grayson St. Radford, Va. Galax, Va. Engaged? Engaged Couples Only! THEN BE SURE AND GET YOUR RUBY CRYSTAL FREE WEDDING BOWL Our engagement gift to you! This lovely ruby and crystal wedding bowl. And you'll find so many uses for it in your new home ... as a centerpiece, candy dish, or treasured display piece. So come in and get yours . . . it's gift wrapped and waiting for you! NO PURCHASE NECESSA RY! Young Adults 18 to 21 . . . No Credit History . . . ask about our special under 21 Credit Plan ... No Co-Signers Needed! 86 i ctcM4 Ten years from now, when you pick up this annual, you will have access to at least 15 new electric appliances that don't even exist today! Electrical innovations will make the scene (as we say in 1974) to benefit health, educa- tion, industry and our social lives. You'll also see in the next decade more electronic equip- ment to purify, filter, recycle and generally clean up America. Electricity is doing a lot of things for you now. It’s going to do a lot more tomorrow. Our prediction: Life will keep on getting better — electrically. CJEsTAPPAlAl APPALACHIAN POWER CO. Attention: High School Graduates Employment Opportunities with ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ AMERICAN SCREW ★ ■—--, ★ A N xtrowl DIVISION ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Wytheville, Virginia, U.S.A. 24382 Telephone 703-228-3127 Learn a skill at a job which offers security and advancement Apply in person An Equal Opportunity Employer” 87 228-5331 BILL KING'S WAYSIDE, INC. ONE MILE WEST W. LEE HWY. WYTHEVILLE. VA. sx� SADLER’S HEATING AND SUPPLIES All Types of Heating and Sheet Metal Work Phone: 688-3698 Bland, Virginia y - STATI FARM INSURANCE __________ Mrs. J.S. Ashworth STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Bland, Virginia 24315 Phone: 688-3820 88 MODERN FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. a DIAL 228-2641 WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA 24382 _ IN HI WYTHEVILLE SANITARIUM AND HOSPITAL 58 Beds Internal Medicine Physical Therapy X-Ray Obstetrics--Pediatrics--Clinical Lab Wytheville, Virginia Phone: 228-3141 Welcome to our Bland County Neighbors Compliments of CENTRAL DRUG COMPANY GUYNN FURNITURE Downtown Wytheville Medical Arts Pharmacy CO. West Ridge Road Wytheville, Virginia Wytheville, Virginia KINCER-MILLER WYTHE COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES HARDWARE COMPANY , 51 Home and Farm Supplies Store and Clark Pianos M Sherwin Williams Paints Hotpoint Appliances Sales, Service and Rentals Zenith T.V. All Makes and Models of Typewriters, Adding Machines and Calculators Phone: 228-3146 195 South First Street Wytheville, Virginia Wytheville, Virginia Phone: 228-5181 89 BUILDERS SUPERMARKET OF WYTHEVILLE, INC. Complete Line of Building Supplies Oak Flooring - Hardware - Roofing - Paints - Sash and Doors - Electrical - Plumbing Phone: 228-2121 Exit 21: 1-81 Rt. 21 North Wytheville, Virginia Office: 703-921-3336 Home: 703-921-1755 BUDDY MOSES HERFF JONES P. O. Box 373 Pearisburg, Virginia 24134 Class Rings--Graduation Announcements Awards--Caps and Gowns--Diplomas Yearbooks BOGLE TIRE HERCULES MICHELIN BRIDGESTONE TOYO RETAIL AND WHOLESALE REGIONAL WAREHOUSE Tires--Batteries Accessories Wheels Front End Alignment Balance--Brakes Shocks HERCULES TIRE and Rubber Supply of Virginia, Inc. Wytheville, Virginia 90 FLAV-O-RICH CO. BRANCH OFFICES Williamson, W. Va. Kimball, W. Va. Narrows, Va. BRANCH OFFICES Beckley, W. Va. Christiansburg, Va. Bristol, Tenn. 1006 Bland Street: Bluefield, W. Va. Producers of Top Quality Dairy Products We Wish the Seniors of Bland High School Success and Good Luck Complete Meeting Banquet Facilities U.S. 11, 1-81 1-77 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Telephone -(703) 228-5483 Compliments of SHUFFLEBARGER'S STORE General Merchandise Bastian, Va. JAMES INSURANCE AGENCY Virginia National Bank Building All Kinds of Insurance Telephone: 228-5535 Wytheville, Virginia ATKINS TIRE BATTERY SERVICE New Tires Recapping Tape Players and Radios Douglas Batteries Wytheville, Virginia TARTER TRAILER SALES. INC. Wytheville, Virginia Phone: 228-4661 91 ASPHALT PAVING GRADING PENDLETON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 7’ Highway Heavy Construction READY-MIX CONCRETE P. O. BOX 549 WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA 24382 AREA CODE 703 TELEPHONE 228-3159 CRUSHED STONE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION BANK OF SPEEDWELL No Service Charge On Checking Accounts Five Convenient Locations Fort Chiswell Wytheville Speedwell Rural Retreat Member F.D. I.C. WYTHEVILLE PACKING CO. AND LOCKER PLANT Wytheville Packing Co., Inc. Locker Plant Complete, Inspected Slaughtering and Processing Services Home of Atkins Brand Meat Products 228-3721 Wytheville, Va. PEN-BOB RESTAURANT Exit 23 - Interstate 81 - North U.S. 11 and U. S. 52 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Phone: 228-2266 Private Dining Rooms for Clubs or Private Parties - Banquets Air Conditioned Specialists in Country Ham, Steaks, Sea Foods, and Home Made Pies 92 Our Congratulations to the Class of 1974 BLUEFIELD SANITARIUM BOB HUFF CHEVROLET-CADILLAC, INC. 307 Ramsey St. Telephone No. 228-2131 Bluefield, West Virginia 24701 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 ‘iVvuu } Statfou LAND AUCTION COMPANY, INC. P O BOX 73 . WYTHEVILLE VA 24382 WYTMEVlUE OUR MOME-TMC WORlD 0U� TERRITORY DILLON’S IGA FOODLINER AND FOODETTE Calhoun St. Foodliner and 4th St. Foodette ir © Now There are Two to Serve You Wytheville, Virginia DURHAM’S RESTAURANT, INC. Main Street Wytheville, Virginia Famous for Old ( Virginia Country Ham BLUEFIELD BUSINESS MACHINES CO. 327 North Street Bluefield, W. Va. 24701 Phone: 327-6818 Authorized Dealer of Remington Rand Office Machines Typewriters - Calculators - Adders - Copiers Complete Service of all Office Machines and Equipment PHILLIP’S CANDY COMPANY Box 97 Dublin, Virginia EARNEST INSURANCE AGENCY Daniel P. Earnest, Jr., Agent Zareda S. Earnest, Agent Phone: 688-3795 P. O. Box 8 Bastian, Virginia Compliments of THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF BLUEFIELD Box 268 Bluefield, W. Va. 24701 bUTeV LUMBER COMPANY 93 iii THE NARROW FABRIC COMPANY Wytheville, Va. 24382 703-Capital 8-3118 Dodge Dodge Trucks Demon Monaco Polara Coronet Charger Dart UMBERGER MOTORS, n«� c Cars and Trucks Goodyear Tire Dealer Gremlin Complete Service Ambassador Business Phone: 228-3139 Matador Corner of Twelfth and Pine Streets Javelin Wytheville, Virginia Hornet THE JEWEL BOX Perfect diamonds, watches, and gifts of all occasions. Nice collection of class rings. Wytheville, Virginia it's the real thing DIXIE COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, INC. BRISTOL, VIRGINIA 94 mm m m iv inici there’s no other place we’d rather be. VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANk|| Wytheville, Virginia FIRST NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK % SOUTHERN STATES WYTHE CORP. AA Feeds Fertilizers Seeds Farm Supplies A Dominion Bank shares Bank Wytheville, Virginia 228-3401 Wytheville, Virginia WVTHEVILLE CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY 1 Hour Cleaning 1 Day Shirt-Service Self-Service Laundry and Cleaning 545 East Main Street, Wytheville, Virginia COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL - RESIDENTIAL COE SONS, INC. WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE PAINTING CONTRACTORS Paint and Wallpaper Store Mr. Mrs. Paul H. McDowell ESTIMATE GIVEN Benjamin 650 E MAIN ST, MOORE WYTHEVILLE, VA. 24382 PAINTS PH. (703) 2 2 8-4841 Wytheville, Virginia 95 STOWERS GROCERY General Merchandise I.N.S. Shop and Save Rocky Gap, Virginia Phone: 928-3705 LAURA'S SALON OF BEAUTY Phone: 228-4771 183 Tazewell St. Wytheville, VA G umts Store 345 EA-18 Cumberland Road Bluefield, West VA 24701 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Garrett A. Cochran Phones: (OFF. 228-4252) (RES. 228-4994) R. P. (Bobby) Walters Phones: (OFF. 228-2591) (RES. 228-3281) ROANOKE MILLS, INC. Bastian Division Phone: 703-688-3335 Bastian, Virginia CARROLL BROTHERS General Merchandise Groceries and Frozen Foods Phone: 928-3655 Rocky Gap, Virginia CROWGEY REALTY COMPANY Wytheville, Virginia RICHARD E. PHILLIPPI, INC. Wytheville, Virginia HOBERT N. GRUBB, INC. Wilson Sporting Goods Plumbing and Heating Mill Supplies Phone: 228-3191 Wytheville, VA (SHELL' SERVICE GAS CO., INC. i.. y Distributors Shell Gasoline, Fuel Oils Phone 228-5568 Motor Oils in Wythe, Bland, and Pulaski Counties BASTIAN GROCERY AND SUPPLY General Merchandise Bastian, Virginia 96 WYTHE TIRE REBUILDERS Guaranteed Recapping and Vulcanizing We Buy and Sell Used Tires Guaranteed Retreads 795 East Main St. Dial: 228-3861 Wytheville, VA. BRANNOCK MOTORS, INC. GMC Trucks Oldsmobile Always Be Ahead With Brannock Motors 1325 E. Main St. Phone: 228-3167 Wytheville, VA. MICK-OR-MACK Phone: Market 228-2129 Grocery 228-2128 P.O. Box 282 Wytheville, Va. 24382 PETERSON FORD INC. Sate amp Jen l Service--Sales Wytheville, Va. THE BURGER HAVEN It's a pleasure to serve you 785 E. Main Street Wytheville, Virginia FARMERS MILLING SUPPLY INC. „ Custom Grinding and X jW; Mixing Bulk Feeds i'iHf Seeds and Fertilizers Wytheville, Virginia INGRAM PONTIAC CORPORATION n n« Phone: 921-1531 Pearisburg, Virginia Pontiac Buick GMC Cadillac SHEWEY AUCTION AND SALES SERVICE Col. Stafford Shewey 682-4409 Auctioneer Route 1 Bland, VA BOB-B-MARKET Fresh Meat and Groceries Phone: 228-2249 Wytheville, Virginia VIRGINIA HEIGHTS RESTAURANT Home Cooked Meals Sandwiches and Short Orders Phone: 228-8020 North 4th Street Wytheville, Virginia COULTER’S FLORIST Margaret and Warren Morris Phone: 228-3301 165 Tazewell St. Wytheville, Va. 24382 Compliments of FLAT TOP INSURANCE AGENCY Box 439 Bluefield, West Virginia 24701 GOODY KOONTZ DRUG STORE, INC. Corner Bland and South Streets Bluefield, West Virginia MARK IV SUZUKI. INC .on li« hk.m av moM ?nsm Suzuki: hu.lt in wvTMfvaif va mm? take on tnc countrv WYTHE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Lumber--Building Material Manufacturers of Wood Products Phone: 228-2401 Wytheville, Virginia EAST END GROCERY 1515 East Main St. Wytheville, Virginia 97 J4ilUide Slower Shop Railroad Ave. and 20th Street Wytheville, Virginia Phone: 228-5252 ALD-CLEAN Self-Service Laundry Phone: 688-4221 Bland, Virginia RICH CREEK PROVISION CO. Fresh Meats and Frozen Foods Phone: 726-2977 Rich Creek, Virginia VIRGINIA PARTS OF WYTHEVILLE 220 E. Monroe St. NAPA P. 0. Box 10 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 WYVE 1280 Wytheville, Virginia WYTHE MOTOR LODGE (MA Interstate 81 Exit 23 Wytheville, Virginia RIGGLE'S GROCERY Main Street Bland, Virginia 24315 9:00-7:00 Fri. -Sat. 688-4461 9:00-6:00 Mon. -Thurs. Compliments of WYTHEVILLE VANCE CO., INC. Wytheville, Virginia You Bet, Get Pet Taste the Fresh Cream in Bluefield, Virginia Compliments of COLA BEST BY TASTE-TEST NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY Bluefield, Virginia 98 DUNN MOTORS Mustang- -Falcon - -Torino- -Ford - -Thunderbird - -Pinto Ford Sales Service Phone: 688-3316 Bland, Virginia Compliments of GEORGE WYTHE HOTEL East Main Street Wytheville, Virginia VIRGINIA’S MOST UNUSUAL BOUTIQUE 148 Main Street Wytheville, VA THE TOWN 'N TWEED SHOP, INC. 1609 Bland Street Bluefield, West Virginia Bluefield's Shop of Distinction Compliments of WYTHEVILLE BLOCK COMPANY Wytheville, Virginia FOWLKES MACHINE CO., INC. P. 0. Box 8, Wytheville, VA Serving Industrial Users 228-2501 and Farm Equipment Users 228-2513 SMITH'S Jewelers and Silversmiths Wytheville, Virginia Congratulations to the Graduation Class of '74 BLAND SPORTSWEAR Bland, Virginia Telephone: 688-3224 GREEAR STUDIO Photography - Film - Picture Frames Gifts - Records - Cameras Wytheville, Virginia 99 NEWBERRY FUNERAL HOME Bob” Newberry - Barry Newberry - Larry Newberry Phone: 688-3314 Bland, Virginia 24315 YOUR PROGRESSIVE BANK CLINE’S BODY SHOP BANK OF TAZEWELL COUNTY Route 4, Box 205 -C Tazewell North Tazewell Body and Fender Repair Bluefield, Virginia PPG Glass Westgate Shopping Center Phone: 228-3881 Member F. D. I. C. Wytheville, Virginia Surplus, Sporting, ROBBY’S SURPLUS SALES Where you can find Shoes Boots Main St. Downtown just about Hardware Wytheville anything Dr. O.J. Campbell Absher Finance Co., hie. Montgomery Ward Carp's Dr. Willis Leon Service Station BOOSTERS Mrs. Dorthy Wright Mr. Sam L. Hardy Mrs. Lorrayne S. Curry Mr. L.H. Sands Ruth’s Beauty Shop Hoge's Garage Kut-Rite Barber Shop Southwestern Va. Gas Service Corp. Dr. W. R. Dillow Singleton's Dr. S.M. Polakoff