Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1977 volume:

THE ECHO BLAND HIGH SCHOOL, BLAND, VA. VOL 37 REBECCA L HOGE — EDITOR DEBBIE L DILLOW — MRS. HELEN P. HARDY — ADVISOI MRS. ELIZABETH NEWBERRY — ASST. EDITOR ADVISOR TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION 17 ELEMENTARY 47 SENIORS 23 ORGANIZATIONS 55 UNDERCLASSMEN 37 ATHLETICS 69 Editor: Becky Hoge Business Managers: Rhonda Hayton, Judi Stuart -A Editorial Staff: Top - Connie Smith, Activities Editor; Debbie Newberry, Photo Editor; Bottom - Debbie Dillow, Asst. Editor; Bekkie Muncy, Layout Editor. Business Staff: L. R. - Brenda Barger, Subscription Manager; G.H. Peery, Melba Pauley, and Junior Stowers. DEDICATION The members of the Class of '77 feel that our high school journey has been one of excellence and achievement. Without the help of two very de- voted people, we would have never completed our journey. Our sponsors, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Newberry and Mr. A. Jack King, have guided us along the rocky path of high school. In sincere appreciation, we dedicate this 1977 edition of THE ECHO to Mrs. Newberry and Mr. King, for, although class sponsors may be many, real friends are hard to find. Mrs. Elizabeth G. Newberry Mrs. Elizabeth Newberry graduated from Pearis- burg High School in 1953. She attended Radford College where she obtained a B.S. in Business Education in 1957 and a M.S. in Education in 1972. She and her husband, William, have two children, Theron, 14, and Dawn, 12. In her spare time, Mrs. Newberry enjoys reading, music, crafts, and painting. She has sponsored the Class of '77 since 1972 and has a close personal relationship with class members. Mr. A. Jack King is an alumnus of Bland High School. He graduated from BHS in 1955. After living it up for a year, Mr. King decided to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he received his B.S. in Agricultural Education. He taught at Sugar Grove for two years. In 1962, he came to BHS where he has taught since. Mr. King is mar- ried to the former Rhonda Bryant, and has two daughters Vicie, 15, and Missy May, 19 mo. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and attending VPI sports events. 4 Mr. A. Jack King and Missy May Mr. King helps with selling drinks. MRS. HARDY RETIRES AFTER 35 YEARS In May of 1977, Mrs. Helen P. Hardy will retire after thirty-five years of teaching in her native county. Mrs. Hardy graduated from Radford College with a B.S. degree in Mathematics and French. Her first year of teaching was spent at Ceres High School. The next year Mrs. Hardy came to BHS where she spent the remainder of her teaching career. In addftion to her teaching duties, Mrs. Hardy has sponsored numerous classes and clubs. At one point in her career Mrs. Hardy coached girls' basketball. The highlight of Mrs. Hardy's contributions to the students of BHS has been her role as sponsor of The Echo. Mrs. Hardy has sponsored the yearbook since 1951. No one can deny that Mrs. Hardy will be sorely missed. She is living proof that alot of work can be done in 35 years. Mrs. Helen P. Hardy is leaving BHS after thirty- five years of teaching. Mrs. Hardy ... in the 1950's Mrs. Hardy ... in the 1960's Mrs. Hardy ... in the 1970's 6 Mrs. Hardy has sponsored the school yearbook, The Echo, since 1951. Pictured above are the annuals that she has helped to publish. Two familiar sights around BHS: Mrs. Hardy and The Echo The teacher we all loved so well. Who taught us Math and French translation, From eighth grade on through graduation, She nurtured our young education. 7 MISS ECHO DAY Miss Echo 1977 Debbie Newberry A dance and program were held on September 17, 1976, to honor Miss Echo '77, Debbie Newberry. Connie Smith crowned Miss Echo, and Debbie Dillow presented gifts. A few former Miss Echos were present in honor of the day. Pictured bottom on stage are: Miss Jackie Mustard, (1976); Mrs. Debra Dix, (1968); Mrs. Joyce King, (1967); Mrs. Barbara Wimmer (1962); and Mrs. Wanda Townley (1959). The program included: a french version of Annie's Song by the French II class; several songs by Chorus; two pantomimes by the Dramatics classes; and a dance by Bekkie Muncy and Vicie King. Debbie and escort Todd Fulford then led the first waltz of the Miss Echo dance. Miss Echo and court Connie Smith crowns Miss Echo CANDIDATES Junior Shirley Blankenship Sophomore Freshman Susie Hylton Robin Umbarger Eighth Grade Patty Hylton On the night of Saturday, April 26, the dream of a year un- folded into reality. Amidst a setting of spring flowers, the Class of '77 presented the 1976 Jr. - Sr. Prom. The theme was Pieces of April , the band was East Street, and the evening was simply wonderful. East Street performs. Faculty enjoys Prom. 1976 jR.-SR. PROM Mrs. Elizabeth Newberry, class sponsor, was given a gift of appreciation. Seniors also were the recipients of memorable gifts. PIECES OF APRIL Dale Clark and Sarah Miller were crowned king and queen of the Prom. King Dale and Queen Sarah waltz to the theme song Pieces of April . MEMORIES Opps, wrong door!” We'll never meet that deadline. Beta initation Love that moustache! 12 CAN BE BEAUTIFUL AND YET . . 13 Guess Who? Teacher's pet. ilium ri IMAGES VICTOR R. GILLY November 30, 1915 - September 30, 1976 Teacher and Coach, Bland High School 1949 - 1952 Principal and Coach, Bland High School 1952 - 1962 Superintendent of Bland County Schools 1962 - 1976 Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time — Longfellow 16 BLAND FACULTY Mr. Ralph R. Reynolds Principal Mr. Roger D. Thompson Science, Ass't Prin. Mr. Richard C. Havens Science, Social Studies, Coach-8th Mrs. Helen P. Hardy Mathematics, French Mrs. Jessie D. Kegley Business Education Mrs. Elizabeth G. Newberry Librarian Mr. Samuel F. Groseclose Phys. Ed., Biology Basketball Coach Mr. Fred L. Beamer Social Studies Mr. A. Jack King Agriculture 18 Mrs. Sandra F. Tarter Phys. Ed., Dramatics, Tennis Coach Mrs. Janet B. Faulkner English Mrs. Kenna S. Lee Guidance Mr. Kim C. Murphy Chorus, Band Miss Mary N. Greever English Mr. Larry P. Bunyan Mathematics BLAND ELEMENTARY FACULTY Rebecca W. Scott Kindergarten Katherine L. Reynolds Kindergarten Susan N. Chase First Grade Brenda W. Tate Second Grade June M. Mi Her Second and Third Grades Ruby S. King Third Grade Louise S. Bird Fourth Grade Norma G. Newberry Fifth Grade Jacqueline D. Barlow Sixth Grade Marie C. Groseclose Seventh-A C. Elizabeth Neel Seventh-B Delores S. Thompson Special Education Dian L. Phipps Title I Remedial Reading Carolyn B. Bane Special Education Mary L. Tickle Aide Nancy J. Stockner Aide % 20 7 j Mr. Ronald A. Pauley Acting Superintendent Mrs. Sallie H. Hylton Title II Program Director Mrs. Rose T. Bowen, Jr. Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION 21 Bland County School Board L. to R.—Mr. Ronald A. Pauley-Acting Superintendent, Mr. Rex Y. Morehead, Mr. Paul S. Foglesong, Mr. Robert S. Bane, Mr. Daniel M. Stowers. ffice Personnel: Mrs. Claudine Tibbs, CETA Worker; Irs. Marie Lambert, Bookkeeper; Dale Clark, Work- tudy. Lunchroom Personnel: (Front Row) L. To R. Mrs. Jan Hamer, Mrs. Margie Songer, (Back Row) Mrs. Pauline Thomas, Manager; Mrs. Wilma Franklin. PERSONNEL Bus Drivers: L. To R. (Front Row) Mr. Jim Corder, Mr. Eugene Mustard, Mrs. Eleanor Atwell. (Back Row) Mr. Clifford Chewning, Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mrs. Mary Bogle, Mr. Curtis Stowers, Mr. Robert Chewning 23 Sr. Class Officers: (L. to R.) Mrs. Elizabeth G. Newberry, Sponsor; Steve Scott, Reporter; Amanda Sadler, Chaplain; Jr. Stowers, Treasurer; G.H. Peery, Secretary; Ruth Ann Turner, Vice-President; Rhonda Hayton, President. SENIORS HONOR STUDENTS Valedictorian Debbie Lynn Dillow Co-Saluta torian Judi Karen Stuart Co-Salutatorlan Melba Lynne Pauley 24 Connie Gayle Smith Connie Debbie Lynn Dillow Debbie Judi Karen Stuart Judi Rhonda Kaye Hayton Seldon Washington Stowers, Jr. Rebecca Ann Muncy Rhonda Junior Bekki 25 J anet Gay Blankenship Eric Todd Fulford Barbara Marie Dillow Janet Todd Bobbie 26 Jerry Wayne Miller Jerry Matthew Karl King Matt R ita Jo Simmons Rita Alma Mae Mutter Alma Lester Lee Hancock Isaac Kathy Elizabeth Dillow Kathy 27 Alice Elena Tate Alice Rebecca Lou White Becky Clifford Allan Chewning Clifford Amanda Hayes Sadler Mandy Hazel Sue Hayton Susan Melba Lynne Pauley Melba Charles Joseph Stiltner Joe George Henry Peery, HI G.H. • 28 SENIOR DIRECTORY BRENDA KAY BARGER-Mr and Mrs Paul L Barger; Clubs: 4-h. County Council Treasurer '76. Secretary '77; FHA, Historian '75. 2nd Vice-President '76. President '77. Class Treasurer '75; Hilltop News Staff; Junior and Chapter and State FHA Degrees; The ECHO Staff. Subscription Editor; Library; French; Chess; Beta. WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS JANET GAY BLANKENSHIP-Mr and Mrs David H Blankenship; Clubs 4-H; Library. Chorus. CLIFFORD ALLAN CHEWNING-Mr and Mrs. Robert L. Chewmng; Clubs: FFA; 4-H. Secretary '76; KVG; 8th Grade Basketball MILTON DALE DAVIS-Mr. and Mrs James W Davis; Clubs: FFA; KVG; Dramatics BARBARA MARIE DILLOW-Mr. and Mrs. G W. Dillow; Clubs: 4-H; FHA; Chorus; Library. BRENDA SCOTT DILLOW-Mr and Mrs. Charles M. Scott; Wife of Gary L. Dillow; Clubs: French- J.V. Basketball; Transferred from Dunbar High School. Lynchburg. V.A.. in 1975. SCA. DEBBIE LYNN DILLOW-Mr and Mrs Harold Dillow; Clubs Class President '73 and '74; Class Chaplain '75; Library. Secretary '75; French. Vice-President '76; Hilltop News Staff. Editorial Editor '75. Assistant Editor '76. Editor-In-Chief '77; Honor Student. PSAT NMSQT Commended Student; Tennis; Cheerleader. Captain '77; DAR Good Citizenship Award; SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Valedictorian; The ECHO Staff. Assistant Editor. KATHY ELIZABETH DILLOW-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolfe; Clubs: FHA. Treasurer '77; 4-H. Reporter '74; Chess; Tennis; J.V. and Varsity Basketball. ERIC TODD FULFORD-Mrs. Louise W. Fulford; Clubs: FFA: Chess; 4-H; 8th Grade J.V and Varsity Basketball LESTER LEE HANCOCK-Mr and Mrs. Richard L Hancock; Clubs: FFA; KVG; Dramatics; SCA; Transferred from Ithaca High School. Ithaca. NY.. in 1974. Audio Visual. Vice-President '74; Football: Basketball; Floor Hockey; Baseball; Bowling TIMOTHY CLAY HARNER-Mr and Mrs. Harold Harner; Clubs: FFA. Library. KVG; 8th Grade. J.V. and Varsity Basketball. RHONDA FAYE HAYTON-Mr and Mrs. Leon Hayton; Clubs. French; Library: Chess: Beta: Class President '75 and '76: The ECHO Staff. Business Manager; Hilltop News Staff; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAZEL SUE HAYTON-Mr. and Mrs Frank Hayton; Clubs: FHA. Reporter '74. Secretary '76 and '77; French. Beta. Reporter '77: Library. REBECCA LYNN HOGE-Mrs. Nancy K. Hoge and Mr. E.M. Hoge Jr.. Clubs Hilltop News Staff. Editorial Editor '76. Sports Editor '77; French; Beta; Library. President '75; The ECHO Staff. Editor; Homecoming Queen '77; Cheerleading; Varsity Basketball; Tennis: WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS KATHY DENISE HOUNSHELL-Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hounshell Jr.; Clubs: SCA. Secretary '76. Treasurer '77: Library. Vice-President '77; J.V. and Varsity Basketball; 1975 Runner-up Miss Bland County Beauty Pageant. CHARLES DALE JOHNSON-Rev. and Mrs. George D. Johnson; Clubs: SCA. Chaplain '77; Chorus. President '77: FRA; KVG: 4-H; Class Vice-President '76; Transferred from Rural Retreat High School. Rural Retreat V.A., In 1975. Monogram. Grievance Committee: Football; Track: Class President '74. MATHEW KARL KING-Mr and Mrs. Karl King; Clubs: FFA; SCA; 8th Grade. J.V and Varsity Basketball JERRY WAYNE MILLER-Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Miller Jr.; Clubs: FFA. Reporter 76. Vice-President '77. REBECCA ANN MUNCY-Mr and Mrs John W Muncy; Clubs: Class Secretary '76: FFA; French. President '77; Beta: 4-H. County Council Vice-President '77; Transferred from Narrows High School. Narrows V.A., in 1975. REBECCA VICTORIA MUNSEY-Mr and Mrs James P Munsey; Clubs French; Library: 4-H. Secretary '74. Treasurer '75; FHA Chaplain '75. Junior and Chapter Degrees: SCA; J.V Basketball ALMA MAE MUTTER-Mr and Mrs Walter Scott: Clubs: Library; FHA; 4-H. DEBORAH JANE NEWBERRY-Mr and Mrs M A Newberry; Clubs SCA. Reporter '74. Sergeant-at-Arms '75: Class Secretary '73; Class Treasurer '76; French; 4-H. Virginia Junior Hereford Association. Reporter '77; Chorus. Reporter '77. Hilltop News Staff; Beta. Treasurer '77; Cheerleader. The ECHO Staff. Photo Editor; Miss ECHO '77: J.V. and Varsity Basketball MELBA LYNNE PAULEY-Mr and Mrs Billy B Pauley: Clubs: Beta: FHA; The ECHO Staff; Co-Salutatorian; Transferred from Southeast High School. Greensboro. N C . in 1976. Health Careers: Drafting; National Honor Society. Honor Student; Art; Jr Jaycettes; Jr. Beta. Vice-President '74; Cycling. President '74 GEORGE HENRY PEERY lll-Mr and Mrs George H. Peery Jr ; Clubs: FFA. Sentinel '75. Secretary '76. President '77: Class Vice-President '74; Class President '76; Class Secretary '77; SCA; 4-H; French; KVG; Beta. The ECHO Staff; 8th Grade. J.V and Varsity Basketball; THE SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AMANDA HAYES SADLER-Mrs. Kermit P. Sadler; Clubs FHA; Beta. Secretary '77; Library; Band; Class Chaplain '77; Chorus. President '76. Treasurer '77; Transferred from Eustis High School. Eustis. Fla . in 1975. Health Careers; Junior Classical League. STEVEN MUNCY SCOTT-Mrs. Kathleen M Scott: Clubs: 4-H. Sergeant-at-Arms '72. Reporter '73: FFA; Dramatics; SCA; KVG; Tennis: 8th Grade. J.V. and Varsity Basketball: Class Reporter '75. 76. and '77: WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RITA JO SIMMONS-Mr and Mrs Bennett W Simmons: Clubs: French; Library; Dramatics; Beta; FHA. Historian '76. 1st Vice-President '77; 4-H. Reporter '75 and '76. President '77; J.V. Basketball CONNIE GAYLE SMITH-Mr. and Mrs. Hassel N Smith; Clubs Beta. President '77; French. Secretary '75: Class Secretary '74; The ECHO Staff. Activities Editor; Tennis. 4th in the State. 2nd in the District; J.V and Varsity Basketball. Captain of Varsity; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. CHARLES JOSEPH STILTNER-Mrs Elizabeth L Stiltner. FFA; KVG; Dramatics; Class chaplain '76; 8th Grade. J.V and Varsity Basketball. Captain of Varsity. SELDON WASHINGTON STOWERS JR.-Mr and Mrs Seldon W. Stowers: Clubs Chess; Beta: Class Reporter '75. Class Treasurer '77; FFA. Treasurer '77: 4-H President '77. President County Council '77; Tennis; SCA. President '77: The ECHO Staff; 8th Grade Basketball; SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS JUDI KAREN STUART-Mr and Mrs Elmer Stuart; Clubs: Chess; Hilltop News Staff; Beta. Vice-President '77; Library; French. Treasurer '74; Class Treasurer '73; Honor Student; The Echo Staff. Business Manager. 4-H. Vice-President '73. Homecoming Attendant '76. Tennis; Cheerleader. Captain '77; THE SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Co- Salutatorian. ALICE ELENA TATE-Mr and Mrs Lee B Tate; Clubs Library. Dramatics; Beta; FHA Class President '75; Class Vice-President '74; Hilltop News Staff. Co-Grade Editor '77; J.V. and Varsity Basketball; Forensics Prose Reading Winner '75. RUTH ANN TURNER-Mr and Mrs William D. Turner; Clubs: French; SCA; Hilltop News Staff; Class Vice-President '73: Secretary '74. Vice-President '77 J.V. Basketball: Office Worker REBECCA LOU WHITE-Mr. and Mrs David H. White; Clubs FHA; French; 4-H Beta: Hilltop News Staff; Library. Secretary '77; Honor Student: Office Worker DONALD LAIN WILSON-Mr and Mrs Luther H. Wilson; Clubs: Library. Reporter '73. President '77; Office Worker 29 Best Leaders: Debbie Dillow, G.H. Peery You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. Best-All-Around: Jr. Stowers, Debbie Newberry A really busy person never knows how much he weighs. SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Most Talented: Bekkie Muncy Music is love in search of a word. Cutest: Judi Stuart, Tim Hamer The faces that launched a thousand ships. Best Dressed: Rhonda Hayton, Ruth Ann Turner The best mirror is an old 30 friend. - - Sweetest: Todd Fulford, Alice Tate, Kathy Hounshell Anybody can be a heart specialist. The only requirement is loving somebody. Most Popular: Becky Hoge, Chuck Johnson Tact is the knack of making a point with- out making an enemy. Friendliest: Brenda Barger, Steve Scott. ... be on good terms with all persons. Most Athletic: Connie Smith, Joe Stilt- ner, It's not whether you win or lose; it's how you play the game Most Studious: Rebecca White There is no substitute for hard work Happiest: Janet Blankenship, Rita Simmons. Happiness is not something you get, but some- thing you do. Best Craftsmen: Clifford Chewning, Milton Davis. Every genuine work of art has as much reason for being as the earth and the sun. 32 Most Helpful: Donnie Wilson and Amanda Sadler. Light is the task when many share the toil. Most Carefree: Barbara Oil low and Lester Hancock. I will live if I can not Laugh. Class Clowns: Matt King and Larry Muncy The opportunity for doing mischief is found a hundred times a day. Most Dignified: Becky Munsey and Jerry Miller. There are very few persons who pursue life with true dignity. Most Independent: Brenda Dillow The first thing education teaches you is to walk alone. 33 M : ilii iN'!!!!! i i i i!; THE WAY WE WERE CLASS OF '77 Colors Midnight Blue White Satin Motto Life is a Journey not a Destination JUNIOR CLASS Class Officers: (L. to R.) Charles Wolfe, President; JoAnna Gusier, Vice-President; Betty Epperson, Secretary; Joyce Wiley, Treasurer; Mrs. Janet B. Faulkner, Sponsor; Sammy Shupe, Reporter. Debbie Anders Carol Baker James Bunyan Glenda Campbell Shirley Blankenship Michelle Blankenship Lucinda Compton Debra Dillow 38 CLASS OF '78 Kimberly Ellison Betty Epperson Randy Faulkner Lee Gordon Jo Anna Gusler Timothy Harman Beverly Irby Jennifer Kidd Melissa Miller Andy Moran Lisa Walker Clifton Westbrook Joyce Wi ley Charles Wolfe Mike Wright SOPHOMORES Class Officers; (L. to R.) Debbie Burton, President; Victor Groseclose, Vice-President; Dede Turner, Secretary; Vicie King, Treasurer; Libby Brown, Reporter; Lesa Harden, Chaplain; Mr. Havens, Class Advisor, (not pictured) David Banes Elizabeth Brown Elmer Brown Deborah Burton Bobby Carver Jay Cox Timothy Dillow Stewart Felty Victor Groseclose Troy Hager John Hardin Lesa Hardin Steve Harmon Rebecca Harris Mary Havens 40 CLASS OF Sue Hylton Vicie King Leon Lambert Jr. Laura Meadows Karen Stockner Johnny Taylor James Thompson Janet Thompson Joe Thompson Robert Thompson Dede Turner David Wilson Rhonda Winesett Michael Woolwine 41 FRESHMEN Class Officers- L. to R.- Patty Chewning, Reporter; Monica Groseclose, Chaplain; Robin Umbarger, Secretary; Timmy Anders, President; Michelle Gravley, Treasurer; James Harmon, Vice-President; Mrs. Helen P. Hardy, Class Sponsor. Timothy Anders John Atwell David Bane Timothy Baxley Mary Bowen Meek Bowen Chuck Chandler Patty Chewning Myra Clemons Ila Conley Geraldine Faulkner 42 CLASS OF '80 Gary Foster Andrea Gordon Michelle Gravley Monica Groseclose Craig Hamilton Theron Newberry Joey Pauley Freda Ramsey Cindy Umbarger Robin Unbarger Tammy Umberger Kathryn Wiley Carla Wolfe Kim Wright Terry Wright 8TH GRADE Class Officers-L. to R. Mark Harris, Chaplain; Mr. Bunyan, Class Advisor; Ginger Kent, Vi e-President; Rita Pruitt, President; Teresa Tolbert, Treasurer; Patty Hylton, Secretary. CLASS OF '81 Kay Adams, Linda Baker, Jon Braithwaite, Charlie Brown, Jerri Bogle, Eleanor Bruce Dora Catterton, Sue Catterton, Missy Cepura, Charlene Clemons, Pam Clemons, Joey Crockett Angela Dillow, Rhonda Ellison, Karen Harden, Mark Harris, Kathy Havens, Jay Hoge, Patricia Holt 44 Patty Hylton, Susan Kegley, Ginger Kent, Kelly Kent, Mark King, Bobby Lambert Kathy Lang, Mike Lesauis, Michael Mallory, Drema McPeak, Roberta Morehead, John Muncy Lucy Muncy, Colene Munsey, Allan Mustard, Mike Neeley, Jerri Owens, Betty Parker Donald Pauley, Phil Peery, Marilyn Penley, Mary Pruett, Lisa Pruitt, Rita Pruitt Timmy Richardson, Mark Sarver, Margie Sheppard, Ricky Shrader, Joe Simmons, Christine St. Germain Jerry Stowers, Nancy Strauss, Randy Strock, Joey Tibbs, Teresa Tolbert, Kim Townley Mary Umbarger, Roy Umberger, Howard Walker, Shirley Wolfe, Michelle Woolwine, Ervin Wright 45 THOSE WHO REPRESENT US I i i DAR Award Recipients: Debbie Dillow and G.H. Perry Virginia's Hereford Queen: Debbie Newberry. m. 46 Michelle Blankenship Accepted to The Governor's School for the Gifted Left: Brenda Barger and Rita Simmons State FHA Con- vention Delegates SAFETY PATROL First Row: Cliff Pauley, Billy Talbert, Paul Dillow, Dave Thomas, Lora Groseclose, Laura Chandler, Marq New- berry. Second Row: Richard McKinniy, Tracy Hylton, Joey Bane, James Harper, Timmy Chewning, Becky Lambert. Third Row: Alan King, Todd Hoge, Ricky Baker, Dawn Newberry, Deborah Atwell, Karen Hounsehll, Larry New- berry. Fourth Row: Jaimie Morehead, Gregory Umbarger, Edwina Stowers, Joy Miller, Mark Mustard, Bobby King. Fifth Row: Carl Felty, Bobby Bane, Betsy Thompson, Roy Green, Danny Newberry, Marie Groseclose. SECTION A: SEVENTH GRADE: OFFICERS: Joy Miller, President; Dave Thomas, Vice-President (not pictured); Karen Hounshell, Secretary; Lora Groseclose, Treasurer; Edwina Stowers, Reporter; Mrs. Marie Groseclose, Sponsor. SECTION B: SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS: Jerry Pauley, President; Pam Melvin, Vice-President; Lynette Lesauis, Secretary; Jeffrey Cassel, Treasurer; Juanita Harris, Sheri Talbert, Reporters; Kamala Neel, Tammy Smelser, Lisa King, Song Leaders, Miss Neal, Sponsor. 48 Larry Newberry Mrs. Groseclose, Debbie Atwell, Ricky Baker, Joey Bane, Bobby Bane, Jackie Bogle, Laura Chandler, Timmy Chewning. Paul Dillow, Carl Felty, Lora Groseclose, Jimmy Harper, Todd Hoge, Karen Hounshell, Tracy Hylton, Alan King. Bobby King, Becky Lambert, Ricky McKinney, Joy Miller, Jaimie Morehead, Mark Mustard, Danny Newberry, Dawn Newberry. Marq Newberry, Cliff Pauley, Edwina Stowers, Billy Talbert, Dave Thomas, Betsy Thompson, Greg Umbarger, Roy Green. Miss Neal, Darrell Banes, Eddie Blankenship, Sheila Carroll, Jeffrey Cassell, Geneva Clark, Gerald Clemons, Mark Compton Norman Dillow, Laura Gordon, Frankie Gray, Lucy Gray, Juanita Harris, Gary Hubble, Lisa King, Lynette Lesauis. Paul Lucas, Pam Melvin, Connie Millirons, Scott Mustard, Jerry Mutter, Kamala Neel, Mark Newberry, Jerry Pauley. David Simmons, Tammy Smelser, Robert Stockner, Thomas Stowers, Billy Taylor, Sheri Tolbert, Mike Umbarger, Rex Winesett. SEVENTH GRADES 49 1977 BEGINNING BAND - 6TH, AND 7TH Kathy Irby, Eric Ellison, Gary Miller, John Dillow, Marty Wolfe, Thomas Dillow, Rex Winesett, Paul Lucas, Donna Dalton, Valerie Lambert, Becky McPeak, Pam Melvin, Donna Strock, Mike Smelser, Paula Mustard, Ce ;il Compton. MRS. BARLOW'S 6TH GRADE Mrs. Barlow, Marsha Agee, Charlie Bane, Jane Banes, Lyn Banes, Jennifer Bogle, Eddie Baxley, Tonnie Carver, Karen Chandler, Tommy Clark. Mary Clemons, Alex Davis, Thomas Dillow, Gary Felty, Bobby Gordon, Tammy Gravley, Joyce Harper, Camilla Kent, Kim Kidd, Valerie Lambert. Chuck McKinney, Becky McPeak, Joey Newberry, Todd Parker, Harvey Pruett, Donna Shelton, Sharon Simmons, Ronnie Stansell, Barry St. Germain, Todd Taylor. Lonnie Thomas, Renee Thompson, Tracey Walker, Mark Woolwine. 50 MRS. NEWBERRY'S FIFTH GRADE Mrs. Newberry, Sandy Bane, Debbie Belcher, Tammy Blevins, Lori Chase, Troy Childress, Crystal Clemons, Deedee Clemons, Lonnie Clemons, Melba Clemons, Mary Ann Cochran Cecil Compton, Stephen Cox, Donna Dalton, John Dillow, Ronald Dillow, Eric Ellison, Linda Ellison, Geoffery Fanning, Marty Hutchins, Cathy Irby, Sammy King Rita Lambert, Jeanetta Mallory, Brian Mustard, Paula Mustard, Larry Mutter, Ricky Pruitt, Sarah Pruitt, Michael Smelser, Sue Smith, Anita Stowers, Donna Strock MRS. BIRD'S FOURTH GRADE Mrs. Bird, David Blankenship, Lola Blevins, David Braithwaite, Jimmie Brown, Sarah Bunyan, Jeffrey Cox, Kelly Davis Timmy Davis, Helen Hamblin, Norma Harden, Matthew Harmon, Annette King, Joanne Matz, Vanessa McKinney, Marshall McPeak Michael Meador, Michael Melvin, Michelle Morris, Mitch Munsey, Gary Mustard, Lori Neel, Marcella Newberry, Kathryn Richardson Teresa Richardson, Bruce Shelton, Jimmy Shrader, Debbie Simmons, Patricia Smith, Chuck Turner, Becky Umbarger, Lisa Waddle, Debbie Warden, Arnie Wimmer, Arthur Wolfe, Tammy Wolfe 51 MRS. KING'S THIRD GRADE Mrs. King, Everett Baxley, John Bogle, Jamie Chewning, Ronnie Clemons, Laura Cochran, Pam Davis, Barry Dillow, Ben Dillow, Kenny Froy Tracy Kegley, Billy King, Gene Lambert, Steve Meador, Rebecca Melvin, Teresa Miller, Jeri Mustard LeAnna Mustard, Shaunn Neel, Randy Riggle, Renee Ring, Ervin Sparks, Angela Strock, Lisa Talbert Lynn Tate, Eric Taylor, Lucy Taylor, Michael Townley, Ryland Wade, Sherri Wimmer, Tracy Wolfe MRS. MILLER'S SECOND AND THIRD GRADE Mrs. Miller, Tommy Brewster, Steven Chandler, Chris Childress, Onie Davis Wayne Davis, Joe Dewilde, Mark Hamblin, Jimmy Harden, Ricky Kent Denise King, Ronny King, Terry Lang, Terry Mustard, Bill Mutter, David Mutter, Wendell Parker, Donna Richard- son, Ernie Shelton 52 c � MRS. TATE'S SECOND GRADE Patricia Green Mrs. Tate, Phillip Bogle, Shawn Compton, Steven Curry, Darnell Davis, Amy Drummond, Stephen Fanning, Lisa Gravley, Mark Gusler , .. Tammy Haga, Bob Hylton, Samantha Hylton, Idette King, Rusty King, Deana Lakey, Janet MiIIirons, LaMoore Muncy, Lyle Muncy, Tammy Mustard, Lori Nelson Carla Pauley, Dawn Pruitt, Carrie Shelton, Leon Sink, Myra Stockner, Eric Strock, Timmy Thompson, Bryan Townley, Hope Townley, Todd Turner, Elizabeth Umbarger MRS. CHASE'S FIRST GRADE Mrs. Chase, Angela Atwell, Scott Belcher, Junior Blevins, Joey Bogle, Billy Burton, Brian Chase Kevin Cox, Freda Davis, Roscoe Davis, Sante Fe Davis, Tammy Davis, Brad Dillow, Pamela Dillow Randy Dillow, Kevin Fore, Randy Franklin, Leroy Hamblin, Richie Havens, Michael Hounshell, Roberta Kegley Shannon King, Scott Lambert, Robert Lambert, Jonathon Melvin, Sarah Newberry, Gerhard Schoenthal, Sammy Sim mons, Jennifer Stafford, Brian Townley, Ellis Wade, Donna Warden, Michelle Wright 53 MRS. REYNOLD'S KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Reynold, Amanda Baxley, Chip Bird, Joyce Bruce, Michael Fanning, Charmin Gravley, Becky Hancock, Lynn Miller, Shawn Morris, Shawn Nelson, Jamie Pauley, Latrayle Shewey, John Stafford, Tammy Swanson, Randy Town ley, Rusty Warden MRS. SCOTT'S KINDERGARTEN 54 Mrs. Scott, Jamie Barnett, Tiffany Bowen, Chad Chandler, Sonya Chewning, Rita Hamblin, Todd Harden, Kathy Kidd, Heath Muncy, Chippie Nelson, Aaron Newberry, Julie Pauley, Johnny Strauss, Robbie Waddle, Sarah Strock not pictured 55 STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION Jr. Stowers-President Officers: (Bottom To Top) Jr. Stowers, Presi- dent; Michelle Blankenship, Vice-President; Vickie King, Secretary; Kathy Hounshell, Treasurer; Susie Hylton, Reporter; Chuck Johnson, Chaplain; Patty Hylton, Sergeant- at-Arms; John Muncy, Sergeant-at-Arms; Mr. Richard Havens, Sponsor Mr. Richard Havens-Sponsor SCA Council: L. To R. (Bottom Row) Jr. Stowers, Rhonda Hayton, Chuck Johnson. (Second Row) Patty Hylton, Rita Pruitt, John Muncy. (Third Row) Lester Hancock, Mary Lynn Pruett, Steve Scott, Bekkie Muncy, Ruth Ann Turner, Kathy Hounshell, (Fourth Row) Jamie Bunyan, Ila Conley, Lesa Harden, Susie Hylton, Vicie King, Mr. Havens, Michelle Blankenship. Page Editors: L. To R. (Bottom) Mrs. Janet Faulkner, Advisor; Debbie Dillow, Editor; Mrs. Jessie Kegley, Advisor; Ruth Ann'Turner, Feature; (2nd Row) Debbie Newberry, Sports; Becky Hoge, Sports; Debbie Burton, News; Debbie Anders, News; Michelle Blankenship, Grade; Alice Tate, Grade; Vicie King; Feature. Staff: L. To R. (Front Row) Mrs. Jessie Kegley, Advisor; Betty Epperson, Debbie Anders, Patty Chewning, Karen Stockner, Debbie Dillow. (2nd Row) Kim Ellison, Becky Hoge, Susie Hylton, Debbie Newberry. (Back Row) Clif Westbrook, Donnie Wilson, Joyce Wiley, Ila Conley, Michelle Gravely, Kathryn Wiley, Becky Harris, Michelle Blankenship, Vickie King, Debbie Burton, Ruth Ann Turner, Mrs. Janet Faulkner, Advisor. 57 French Club Members: First w HU tS I ebbie Burton, Rebecca White. Seconcf | aren Stockner, Mrs. Helen R. Hardy, Sp Smith, Jamie Bunyan. :uart, Brenda Barger, ty Chewning, Becky V rd Row - Vicie King, French Club Officer: Sitting (L. to R.) - Karen Burton, La Chanteuse, Bekki Muncy, President; Vice-President; Debbie Newberry, La Chanteuse LE CERCLE DE FRANCAIS Debbie ing Dramatics Classes: (Seated L. to R.) Steve Scott, Tim Harner, Joe Stiltner, Milton Davis, Lester Hancock. (Stand- ing L. to R.) Laura Meadows, Becky Hoge, Missy Miller, Libby Brown, Rita Simmons, Cindy Compton, Rose- mary Mutter, Not pictured-Mrs. Sandra Tarter, Sponsor. DRAMATICS PERFORMS ... in a taxi driving scene . . .at One Act Play in '76 . . . for the Miss Echo Day program . . . as a bunch of hams 59 LIBRARY CLUB Senior Club Officers: L. To R. (Bottom Row) Donnie Wilson, President; Sammy Shupe, Chap- lain; (Top Row) Kathy Hounshell, Vice-Presi- dent; Rebecca White, Secretary; Shirley Blankenship, Treasurer; Betty Epperson, Re- porter. Junior Club Officers: L. To R. (Bottom Row) Rhonda Ellison, President; Kim Townley, Vice- President; Karen Harden, Sec- retary; (Top Row) Mary Lynn Pruett, Treasurer; David Bane, Reporter; Angela Dillow, Chap- lain. First Row: (L. To R.) Donnie Wilson, Carla Wolfe, Randy Strock, Charlie Brown, Mary Pruett, Sue Catterton, Karen Harden, Angela Killow, Rhonda Ellison, Kim Townley. (2nd Row) Ervin Wright, Patty Chewning, Kathy Hounshell, Rita Simmons, Janet Blankenship, Carol Baker, Becky Munsey, Barbara Dillow, Sammy Shupe, Betty Epperson, David Bane. (3rd Row) Becky White, Rhonda Hayton, Judi Stuart, Brenda Barger, Lesa Harden, Larry Muncy, Vicie King, Clifford Chewning, Debbie Dillow, Geraldine Faulkner, Shirley Blankenship, Rhonda Winesett, Mrs. Newberry. BETA CLUB Mrs. Janet Faulkner-Advisor Connie Smith-President Officers: (L. To R.) Connie Smith, President; Judi Stuart, Vice-President; Amanda Sadler, Secretary; Debbie Newberry, Treasurer; Susan Hayton, Reporter; Mrs. Janet Faulkner, Advisor Front Row (L. To R.) Connie Smith, Judi Stuart, Amanda Sadler, Debbie Newberry Susan Hayton. (2nd Row) Betty Epperson, Debbie Anders, Kimmie Ellison, Alice Tate, Carol Baker, Melba Pauley, Junior Stowers, Becky Hoge, Brenda Barger, Rhonda Hayton, Joyce Wiley, Rita Simmons, G.H. Peery, Bekkie Muncy, Debbie Dillow, Michelle Blankenship, Rebecca White, Jamie Bunyan, Mrs. Janet Faulkner. 61 Chorus Members: First Row (L. to R.) Cl if Westbrook, Lee Gordon, Carol Baker, Joyce Wiley. Second Row - Amanda Sadler, Susan Hayton, Debbie Burton, Debbie Anders, Third Row - Debra Dillow, Alma Mutter, Rosemary Mutter. Back Row - Debbie New- berry, Chuck Johnson, Mr. Kim Murphy, Di- rector, (not pictured) CHORUS Chorus officers: (Front) Debra Dillow, Vice Pre- sident; Joyce Wiley, Secretary; (Back) Rosemary Mutter, Chaplain; Amanda Sadler, Treasurer; Debbie Newberry, Reporter; Chuck Johnson, Pre- sident. CHESS CLUB Chess Members: Officers (Sitting) Jamie Bunyan, President; Missy Miller, Vice President; (Members) Junior Stowers, Michelle Blankenship, (Second Row) Phil Peery, Charlie Brown, John Braithwaite, Mike Lesauis, Missy Cepura, Mary Bowen, Randy Strock, (Back Row) Mr. Bunyan - sponsor, Clif Westbrook, Donald Pauley, Angela Dillow, Bill Tate, Kathy Dillow, John Muncy, Vicie King, Gary Foster, Larry Shelton. 62 (L. to R.) Edwinna Stowers, Laura Gordon, Karen Hounshell, Geneva Clark, Kimberly Kidd, Tammy Smelser, Joey Newberry, Robert Stockner, Norman Dillow. Todd Parker, Susan Kegley, Lucy Muncy, Todd Taylor, Eddie Baxley. Allen Mustard, Michelle Blankenhip, Vicie King, Charlie Brown, Aman- da Sadler, Larry Newberry, Joey Bane, Donald Pauley. Karen Stockner, Susan Hylton, Dawn Newberry, Marilyn Penley, Randy Strock, Tommy Clark, Tonnie Carver, Cliff Pauley. Debbie Burton, Dreama McPeak, Patty Hylton, Paul Dillow, Danny Newberry, Mr. Kim C. Murphy. BLAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND Percussion Section (L. to R.): Kneeling- Cliff Pauley, Marilyn Penly, Randy Strock, Tommy Clark, Standing—Patty Hylton, Paul Dillow, Danny Newberry, Amanda Sadler, Tonnie Carver. Woodwind Section (L. to R.) Kneeling—Karen Stockner, Susie Hylton, Kimberly Kidd, Tam- my Smelser, Geneva Clark, Edwina Stowers, Lucy Muncy, Charlie Brown, Todd Parker. Standing--Dawn Newberry, Debbie Burton, Drema McPeak, Karen Hounshell, Laura Gor- don, Michelle Blankenship, Vicie King, Susan Kegley, Allen Mustard. Brass Section (L. to R.)—Norman Dillow, Robert Stock- ner, Joey Newberry, Joey Bane, Donald Pauley, Larry Newberry, Eddie Baxley, Todd Taylor. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA First Row (L. to R.) Miss Caldwell, Advisor; Rita Simmons, JoAnna Gusler, Brenda Barger, Carol Baker, Kathy Lang, Carla Wolfe, Shirley Wolfe. Second Row: Alma Mutter, Shirley Blankenship, Rhonda Winesett, Cindy Compton, Roberta Morehead, Charlene Clemons, Rosemary Mutter, Christine St. Germain, Patricia Holt, Dora Catterton. Third Row: Geraldine Faulkner, Michelle Gravley, Melba Pauley, Katherine Wiley, Myra Clemons, Sandy Pauley, Lesa Harden, Becky Munsey, Susan Hayton, IIa Conley, Mary Etta Umbarger. Fourth Row: Kathy Dillow, Cindy Umbarger, Glenda Campbell, Terri Harden, Andrea Gordon, Patty Chewning, Lisa Walker, Betty Jo Parker, Eleanor Bruce. First Row (L. to R.) Susan Hayton, Secretary; Rita Simmons, 1st Vice-President; Brenda Barger, President; Lisa Walker, 2nd Vice-President, Kathy Dillow, Treasurer; (2nd Row) Michelle Gravley, Reporter; Carol Baker, Historian; Ila Conley and Andrea Gordon, Song Leaders, Myra Clemons-Chaplain. 64 Little Miss Bland County 1976 Miss Bland County 1976 Miss Idette King Miss Jennifer Ferguson Home EC. Class of Arts and Crafts: (L. to R. Standing) Connie Smith, Becky Munsey, Kathy Hounshell, JoAnna Gusler, Miss Caldwell, Glenda Campbell, Melba Pauley. (Sitting) Barbara Dillow and Janet Blankenship. 65 Mr. A. Jack King, Sponsor FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FFA Officers: (L. to R.) G.H. Peery, President; Jerry Miller, Vice-President; Charlie Wolfe, Secretary; Jr. Stowers, Treasurer; David Wilson, Reporter; Steve Harmon, Sentinel. 66 FFA Members (L. to R.): First Row (Kneeling) - G. H. Peery, Jerry Miller, Charlie Wolfe, Jr. Stowers, David Wil- son, Steve Harmon. Second Row - Tim Dillow, Jimmy Miller, Bobby Lambert, Jon Braithwaite, Gary Tibbs, John Muncy, Roy Umbarger, Joey Crockett, Mark King, Mike Neeley, Ervin Wright. Third Row - Jeff Moran, Lee Gor- don, Stewart Felty, Kim Wright, John Atwell, Joey Pauley, Tommy Thompson, Mike Harris, Mr. King. Fourth Row - Gary Foster, Kelly Kent, Timmy Richardson, Chuck Chandler, Terry Wright, Randy Faulkner, Jimmy Harmon, James Thompson, Matt King, Joe Simmons. Fifth Row - Bill Tate, Larry Shelton, Tim Anders, Mike Wright, Jay Hoge, Larry Muncy, Todd Fulford. Sixth Row - Buck Thompson, Andy Moran, Steve Scott, Troy Hager, Johnny Taylor, Tim Baxley, Milton Davis, Leon Lambert, Tim Harmon, Seventh Row - Jerry Stowers, David Banes, Tim Harner, Bobby Carver, Lester Hancock, Howard Walker, Elmer Brown, David Bane. Eighth Row - Joe Stiltner Theron Newberry, Meek Bowen, Jay Cox, Mike Mallory, Craig Hamilton. HONOR STUDENTS Double Bar Student - Debbie Dillow In 1964 the Student Council adopted an honor system which rewards those students who excel academically. Students maintaining an average of 95 or above are awarded an honor letter. If a student upholds a 95 average for more than one year, he is awarded an honor bar for each additional year. Eligibility begins the freshman year. Single Bar Students - (L. to R.) Beverly Irby, Judi Stuart, Michelle Blankenship 68 Letter Students - (L. to R.) Kim Smith, Kim Ellison, Karen Stockner, Vicie King Varsity Rockets: (L. to R.) Matt King, Steve Scott, Tim Hamer, Todd Fulford, Guy Ramsey, Joe Stiltner Victor Groseclose, Andy Moran, G.H. Peery, Bill Tate, Charlie Wolfe, Mr. Sam Groseclose - Coach BOY'S VARSITY SENIOR STARS Joe Stiltner-4 years G.H. Peery-2 years Todd Fulford-1 year Steve Scott-1 year Tim Harner-2 years Matt King-2 years 70 BOY'S J.V. ROCKETS J.V. Rockets: (L. to R.) Chuck Chandler, David Wilson, Gary Foster, John Harden, Leon Lambert, Meek Bowen Theron Newberry, Jay Cox, David Bane, Timmy Anders, Stewart Felty, Mr. Sam Groseclose-Coach EIGHTH GRADE Eighth Grade Rockets; (Kneeling L. to R.) Mike Lesauis, David Braithwaite, Phil Peery, John Muncy, Randy Strock, Charlie Brown. (Standing L. to R.) Timmy Richardson, Roy Umbarger, Mike Sarver, Donald Pauley, Ricky Shrader, Mr. Richard Havens-Coach. 71 HOMECOMING 1977 BHS held it's annual Homecoming on January 14. The dance was held in the Wagner Auditorium immediately following the Bland-Rocky Gap ball- game. The highlight of the dance was the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and the announcing of her court, (all pictured and named at left). East Street provided the music for the dance. Homecoming Court: (L. to R.) Debbie Dillow, Senior, Missy Miller, Junior; Becky Hoge, Queen; Susie Hylton, Sophmore; Mary Bowen, Freshman; Patty Hylton, Eighth Grade. BLAND VS ROCKY GAP Rocky Gap visited Bland on Homecoming Night, January 14, and was overpowered in both the JV and Varsity games. JV game: Bland-34 Rocky Gap-30 Varsity game: Bland 84 Rocky Gap 48 Stiltner 28 Musick 15 Groseclose 15 Bri xendine 15 Wolfe 14 Havens 9 Fulford 12 Sluss 7 Moran 11 Andrews 5 Scott 4 JV Rockets blast Eagles Joe does it again. BHS spirit. It's got to come down sometime!! It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's Flying Charlie up for 2. Varsity Rockettes: (Kneeling L. to R.) Kathy Hounshell, Kim Smith, Connie Smith, Michelle Blankenship, Vicie King (Standing L. to R.) Missy Miller, Kathy Dillow, Lisa Walker, Alice Tate, Becky Hoge, S.F. Groseclose-Coach GIRL'S JUNIOR VARSITY 76-77 J.V. Rockettes: (Kneeling L. to R.) Libby Brown, Mary Bowen, Andrea Gordon, Michelle Woolwine, Lesa Harden. (Standing L. to R.) Ginger Kent, Karen Stockner, Laura Meadows, Susie Hylton, Teresa Tolbert, Susan Kegley, Cindy Umbarger. S.F. Groseclose — Coach COACH'S ASSISTANTS L. to R. — Junior Stowers — Manager; Kim Smith — Scorekeeper; John Muncy — Assistant Manager (Girls) 75 BLAND HIGH CHEERLEADERS '76-77 With a step that is steady and strong. Old Bland High marches along, True to the colors we wear, The maroon and gold so fair, United in true fellowship. That the days and the years may not sever, To you we will always be true, To Bland High, to Bland High, forever. Judi Stuart - Senior 4 years Captains . . . Debbie Dillow - Senior 4 years Ah, just hush ref; we're cornin'. Is it working? SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS 76-77 I know it's not polite to point, but she's losing her pants. 'Twinkletoes Blanken- ROCKET LAUNCH PAD . . . ].V. AND VARSITY ACTION Big Joe — State scoring leader—doing what he knows best. Vic Groseclose nabs a rebound. 4 J.V. fights for a victory against Rocky Gap. Blast Off! ! ! NEW BLAND COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Maynard R. Joyce Dr. Maynard R. Joyce was appointed Superintendent of Bland County Schools February 1, 1977 to fill the vacancy left by the death of Victor R. Gilly. Dr. Joyce received his master's degree from Radford College and his docorate from V.P.I. S.U. in Public School Administration. CLASS OF 1977 Larry Muncy Junior Stowers Matthew King Steve Scott TENNIS '75-76 Front Row: L. to R. Junior Stowers, Dale Clark, Matt King, Larry Muncy. (2nd Row) Mr. Thompson, Tommy Bird, Steve Scott, Jerry Smith. Tommy Bird Jerry Smith Dale Clark Top-Sarah Miller Bottom-Lynda Muncy Missy Miller Becky Hoge Front Row: L. to R. Connie Smith, Sarah Miller, Michelle Blankenship, Lynda Muncy, Mrs. Tarter. (2nd Row) Becky Hoge, Kathy Dillow, Debbie Dillow, Kim Smith, Jackie Mustard, Missy Miller, Vicie King. Kim Smith Michelle Blankenship Connie Smith Jackie Mustard Debbie Dillow Kathy Dillow BASKETBALL HONORS '75-'76 Kneeling-L. to R. Connie Smith, Debbie Newberry, Kim Smith, Dede Turner, Sarah Miller, and Jackie Mustard. Standing- Kathy Hounshell, Sheila Richardson, Lynda Muncy, Becky Hoge, and Coach-Mr. Groseclose. In the 1975-76 season, the Bland Rocket- tes captured the Mountain Empire District Championship with a total record of 15 wins and 3 losses. L. to R. Dale Clark, Timmy Hamer, G.H. Peery, III, Ray Puckett, Jerry Smith, Joe Stiltner, Snuffy Green, Jimmy Tate, Loyd Breedlove, and Coach-Mr. Groseclosp. Roaring through the 1975-76 season, the Bland Varsity Rockets won the Mountain Empire District Co-Champion- ship with a seasonal record of 21 wins and 4 losses. After this successful season the Bland Rockets went on to become District Tournament Cham- pions. BANK OF BLAND COUNTY Member First Virginia Bankshares Corporation Your Full Service Bank Organized 1903 Total Resources—$9,500,000 Member F.D.I.C. No Service Charge On Checking Accounts Bland, Virginia—Rocky Gap, Virginia 85 WYTHEVILLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. Wytheville, Virginia Dial 228-3201 Sale Every Tuesday 2:30 P.M. 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Main Street Wytheville, Virginia PETERSON FORD, INC. Service-Sales Wytheville, Va. WYTHEVILLE MOTOR SUPPLY, INC. 345 East Main St. Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Telephone: 228-3135 GENE'S T.V. SHOP . Sylvania Color T.V. 245 E. Spring Street Wytheville, Va. 24382 HE Nl AUTO PUTS « III MH� ' - « HIVIUI V SERVICE GAS CO INC WyV vHI V� Qina JdilUide Slower Shop 630 W. Main St. Wytheville, Va. Phone 228-5252 COMPLIMENTS OF Heath Oil Service Wytheville VA Union 76 Distributer uni©n 100 I ] W I he | FLAT TOP NATIONAL BANK FEDERAL AT RALEIGH STREET f T l f • 11 BLUfcFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA 24701 or oiuetield THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BLUEFIELD TAnLquG QkxmoAA “FOR BETTER CLEANING” 1231 Bland St. Phone 327-7118 Bluefield, W. Va. PHONE: 327-SI 68 FASHION FLORIST Mrmbrr Mon si Telegraph Delivery 513 r 4«i«l suwl Association BLUEFIELD. «. VA. 24701 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT PHONE 686-5531 RURAL RETREAT, VA. 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Box 1119) Bristol, Virginia 24201 Phone (703) 669-3124 THE TOWN ’N TWEED SHOP. INC. 1609 BLAND ST.. P. O. BOX 1377 BLUEFIELD. W. VA. 24701 SMITH JEWELER'S Jewelers And Silversmiths Wytheville, Virginia FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ROANOKE 350 E. Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Savings Accounts-Home Loans VIRGINIA PARTS OF WYTHEVILLE 2 0 E. Monroe St. INflPfll p,a Box 10 Wytheville, VA 24382 Compliments of WYTHEVILLE VANCE CO., INC. Wytheville, Virginia ATKINS'S TIRE BATTERY SERVICE New Tires And Recapping Douglas Batteries Wytheville, Virginia 102 FOWLKES MACHINE CO., INC. AUTHORIZED SPER3Y=y=I EW HOLLAfSD PARTS and SERVICE Cassell Road Wytheville, Virginia 24382 (703)228-2513 Compliments of OWENS AND OWENS DRUG STORE Friendly Service Wytheville, Virginia Compliments of COUNTRY CLOSET the real jean shop for men women Wytheville, VA GREEAR STUDIO Photography—Film—Picture Frames G ifts—Records— Cameras Wytheville, Virginia PEN-BOB RESTAURANT Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Phone: 228-2266 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1977 KLOPMAN MILLS NEWBERN PLANT A DIVISION OF BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES When time who steals our years away shall steal our pleasures too, The memory of the past will stay and half our joys renew 104