Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1979 volume:

BLAND HIGH SCHOOL BLAND HIGH SCHOOL BLAND, VIRGINIA THE ECHO VOLUME 34 VICIE A. KING EDITOR DEBBIE S. BURTON ASST. EDITOR MRS. ELIZABETH G. NEWBERRY ADVISOR WE MAY NEVER PASS THIS WAY AGAIN TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION........................5 SENIORS..............................13 UNDERCLASSMEN .......................33 ORGANIZATIONS .......................45 ATHLETICS ...........................61 ELEMENTARY...........................75 ADVERTISEMENTS ......................91 INDEX ..............................112 DEDICATION We, the Senior Class of 1979, proudly dedicate the 34th edition of The Echo to two outstanding and faithful sponsors — Mr. Richard Havens and Miss Mary Greever. We honor them for their con- tributions to our years of educational training. We are sure that in future years we shall remember and appreciate their influence and take with us fondest thoughts of Mr. Havens and Miss Greever. Mr. Richard C. Havens I'm a man of principle, but my first principle is flexibility. Everett Dirkson “For Yesterday is but a Dream, And To-Morrow is only a Vision; But To-Day, well lived, Makes every Yesterday A dream of Happiness, And every To-Morrow a Vision of Hope.” 3 Miss Mary N. Greever RETIREMENT Mr. Ralph Reynolds retired in 1 978 after 32 years of educational service. He served in the army and now is a retired lieutenant colonel in the army reserves. He received his masters degree from VPI SU. Mr. Reynolds taught Vocational Agriculture beginning in 1946 at Bland. Later, in 1962. he became principal of Bland Combined School. He is married to Katherine Lucas, and has two children. Dale and Susan, and one grandchild. Many sincere thanks and appreciation is ex- tended to this great man for his advice, friendship, and guidance. Mr. Ralph R. Reynolds Mrs. Marie Groseclose also retired in 1978 af- ter 38 years of teaching. She received her B.S. degree from Radford College. Mrs. Groseclose started her teaching career in a one-room school house in 1940. but has spent the bulk of her career at Bland teaching the seventh grade. She was married to the late Henry C. Groseclose. We extend to Mrs. Groseclose many wishes of happiness for a long and happy retirement. Mrs. Marie C. Groseclose S Mn BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. Maynard R. Joyce Superintendent of Schools Mr. Ronald A. Pauley Assistant Superintendent Mr. Louis W. Rittweger Title IV-C Director Mrs. Rose Bowen Director of Records and Finances Mrs. Debbie Looney Title IV-C Secretary Mr. Robert Bane Seddon District Mr. Douglas Carty Rocky Gap District Mr. Paul Foglesong Sharon District Mrs. Sallie Hylton Title I Secretary Mrs. Sandra Umbarger Receptionist Mr. Rex Morehead Mechanicsburg District HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Mr. Roger Thompson Principal Mr. Richard Havens, Asst. Principal. Social Studies, Business Mrs. Carolyn Bane ICT Mr. Lawrence Bunyan Mathematics, Chemistry Physics, Government Mrs. Marilyn Carney Geography Phys. Ed. Mr. William Crabtree Agriculture General Mechanics 1 Mrs. Carolyn DeBord Mrs. Janet Faulkner Mrs. Donna Glancy Ms. Mary Greever Mathematics English Special Education English 7 Ms. Patricia Haluska Art Mrs. Wanda Hypes, Home Economics, Current Affairs Mr. Samuel Groseclose Phys. Ed., Biology Mrs. Jessie Kegley Business Education Mrs. Betsy Newberry Librarian Mrs. Nancy Newberry Guidance Counselor Mrs. Linda Peak Mrs. Cheryl Umberger Mrs. Diane Umberger Band, Chorus English, French Science 8 ELEMENTARY PERSONNEL Mrs. Violet Bird Aide Mrs. Helen Blankenship Aide i Mrs. Annette Burton Aide Mrs. Joyce Cassell Aide Mrs. Josephine Gravley—Aide Mrs. Suzanne Haga—Title II School Nurse Mrs. Patty Harden Aide Ms. Kathy Horton Special Education Mrs. Kathy Hylton—Aide Ms. Pam Pickle—Aide Mrs. Nancy Stockner—Aide Mrs. Mary Lee Tickle Mrs. Ruth Wimmer Aide Aide OFFICE WORKERS Mrs. Nancy Stockner — Aide; Mrs. Marie Lambert — Bookkeeper. STUDENT HELP OFFICE SECRETARY Dede Turner, Lesa Harden Mrs. Karen Hall CUSTODIANS Mr. Charlie Muncy Mrs. Peggy Dillow Mr. Roby Crigger, Jr. 10 Mrs. Regina Stowers. Mr. Curt Stowers. Mrs. Judy Simms, Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mr. Tony Wright, Mr. James Lucas, Mr. Frank Warden, Mr. Doug Sarver (Not pictured — Mrs. Carmella Sarver). BUS DRIVERS LUNCHROOM WORKERS Mrs. Hazel Ellison, Mrs. Mary Melvin, Mrs. Doris Tibbs Mrs. Christine Havens WORK STUDY STUDENTS ICT — Timmy Dillow WCC — Jerry Miller Through ICT and WCC, students are enabled to par- ticipate in a work study program. Jobs include assistant custodial services and office work. Students are allowed to work during the time that they are not at- tending class. BLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO Box 416 Bland VA 24315 ii )) rr aAsL, __1Grad? O IGradi. 5 JG rad 2. 4 3rade 3 . _ r f i d e 2— Grade 1 I Kinder jgrfcn_______ (dr a da 12. Grade 11 a d 2 ___rade 9 Grade 3 JG rads. 7 MM HALL OF FAME MOST ATHLETIC Kim Smith and Victor Groseclose MOST STUDIOUS Becky Harris BEST ALL AROUND Susie Hylton and Buck Thompson BEST DISPOSITION Lesa Harden and Steve Harman CUTEST Rhonda Winesett FRIENDLIEST Dede Turner and Meek Bowen 14 QUIETEST Laura Rose Meadows BEST DRESSED Mary Havens MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Vide King and David Wilson MOST TALENTED Debbie Burton and Mark Morehead BEST CRAFTSMEN Bobby Carver, David Banes and Leon Lambert CLASS CLOWNS Gary Foster, Timmy Dillow and John Hardin 15 Do I get the prize? Gone but not forgotten, Mr. Dow Davis Snow on April 26, 1978” He ate what? This is a Prom? The Bad Bunch c ° Piom CtItioi J r 1 Jlv 1 il A £o M 4t0 flit� 1978 PROM King Randy Faulkner Queen Libby Brown CLASS of 79 Class officers: (L to R)—Leon Lambert, Treasurer; Lesa Harden, President; Becky Harris, Secretary; David Wilson, Vice- President; Meek Bowen. Reporter. 18 David Wayne Banes David” Meek Hoge Bowen, III “Meek Deborah Suzanne Burton Debbie” Robert Eugene Carver “Bob” Calvin Duane Conley “Calvin” Timothy Keith Dillow “Eagle” 19 Gary Wayne Foster “Junior” George Victor Groseclose “Vic” Lesa Louise Harden “Lesa” John Wesley Harden Smokem Steven Howe Harman “Steve 20 Rebecca Lynne Harris “Becky” Mary Ruth Havens Mary” Karen Sue Hylton Susie” Vicie Ann King “Vide Vance Leon Lambert “Leon Laura Rose Meadows “Rosie” Mark Scott Morehead “Mark” 21 Kimberly Ann Smith Kim” Robert Edward Thompson Buck Joe Thomas Thompson “Tommy Clara Denise Turner Dede David Aaron Wilson “Doody Rhonda Lynn Winesett “Rhonda” 22 THOSE WERE THE DAYS ... All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth! 1 Oh, what a thrill! Is that my new oar? Opps—Goofed again! Is this gonna hurt? Hit ’em in the knee!!! Look out Farrah!!! The Devil made me do it!!! Ain’t I cute? And they said I’d never make it!!! It’s a bird, it’s a plane . . . Ms. America eat your heart I want my mommie!!! out !!! Love that Linus!!! And Jimmy Carter thought he could smile!!! Well. I’ll be!!! Was that supposed to be funny? 4 Does my hair look Hey baby— what’s all right? happening? 23 THE ECHO STAFF Debbie Burton, Susie Hylton, Mrs. Newberry. Mark Morehead, Victor Groseclose. Becky Harris, Vicie King. Dede Turner. Lesa Har den, Rhonda Winesett, Kim Smith. 26 Mrs. Betsy Newberry Advisor Vicie King Editor- in-chief Rhonda Winesett Subscription Manager Susie Hylton Activities Manager Dede Turner Copy Editor Mark Morehead Art Editor Becky Harris Photo Editor Vic Groseclose Sports Editor 27 MISS ECHO DAY On September 28. students joined their talents to make Miss Echo Day a success. Those performing were the Bland County Band; vocalists. Ila Conley and Debbie Burton; flute soloist. Dreama McPeak; gymnasts. Tammy Smelser and Chrystal Hes dancers. Patty Hylton and Debbie Dillow; and the annual sti who were just clowning around. Debbie Webb escorted by Buck Thompson Mary Havens escorted by Darrel Burton Mary Pruett escorted by Timmy Richardson Jo Neel escorted by Vic Groseclose Wanda Bevil escorted by Phil Peery Dede Turner. Mary Havens Lesa Harden 29 Mr. Thompson. M. C. Dede Turner Donald Ray Cox December 29, 1958—June 28. 1975 Class of '79 The loss of a friend is like that of a limb: time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired. —Southey 31 a JUNIORS Officers: Robin Umbarger, President: Kathryn Wiley, Vice-President: Monica Groseclose. Secretary: Michelle Gravley, Treasurer: Patty Chewning, Reporter. Johnny Atwell David Bane Timmy Baxley Mary Bowen Chuck Chandler Patty Chewning Darlene Conley lla Conley Geraldine Faulkner Andrea Gordon Michelle Gravley Monica Groseclose 34 Craig Hamilton Terri Harden Jimmy Harmon Eddie Hounshell James Miller Kevin Neal Theron Newberry Joey Pauley Anita Rankin Janet Thompson Cindy Umbarger Robin Umbarger Tammy Umbarger Debbie Webb Donna Webb Kathryn Wiley 35 SOPHOMORES Officers: Teresa Tolbert, president: Patty Hylton, vice-president; Kim Townley, secretary; Rita Pruitt, treasurer. 36 Jan Braithwaite Charlie Brown Eleanor Bruce Darlene Burcham Ricky Burcham Sue Catterton Pam Clemons Mary Dent Angela Dillow Debbie Dillow Rhonda Ellison Jeanetta Gibson Karen Harden Mark Harris Patricia Holt Patty Hylton Susan Kegley Ginger Kent Bobby Lambert Mike Mallory Dreama McPeak Roberta Morehead John Muncy Lucy Muncy Colene Munsey Jerri Owens Betty Jo Parker Donald Pauley Phil Peery Marilyn Penley Mary Lynn Pruett Lisa Pruitt Rita Pruitt Tim Richardson Chris Riddle Mike Sarver Margie Shepherd Nancy Strauss Randy Strock Tony Taylor David Tibbs Teresa Tolbert Kim Townley Shirley Wolfe Michele Woolwine Ervin Wright -«e-r FRESHMEN Officers: Laura Gordon, president; Rusty Wright, vice-president, Sheri Tolbert, secretary; Karen Hounshell, treasurer; Joy Miller, reporter; Jimmy Harper, sergeant-at-arms. Debbie Atwell Shelia Carroll Jeff Cassell Dora Catterton Geneva Clark Mark Compton Sharon Conley Joey Crockett Paul Dillow Norman Dillow Rhonda Etter Bobby Fulford Laura Gordon Lucy Gray Lora Groseclose James Harper 38 Juanita Harris Kathy Havens Crystal Hess Jay Hoge Todd Hoge Karen Hounshell Bobby King Lisa King Mark King Becky Lambert Paul Lucas Pam Melvin Joy Miller Connie Millirons Carla Morehead Jaimie Morehead Teresa Morehead Allen Mustard Mark Mustard Jo Neel Danny Newberry Dawn Newberry Larry Newberry Mark Newberry 39 Eric Wright Rusty Wright Troy Wright Marq Newberry Jerry Pauley Terri Price Sylvia Ramsey Wallace Rankin John Sarver Tammy Smelser Edwina Stowers Thomas Stowers Vanessa Tabor Billy Talbert Dave Thomas Sheri Tolbert Mary Etta Umbarger Mike Umbarger Howard Walker Fred Williamson Rex Winesett Lisa Wood Chris Wright 40 EIGHTH GRADE Officers: Front Row — Tommy Clark, treasurer; Todd Taylor, president; Kim Kidd, reporter; Back Row — Brian Pauley, vice-president; Kathy Hancock, secretary. Marsha Agee Ricky Baker Bobby Bane Charlie Bane Joey Bane Darrell Banes 41 Jane Banes Lyn Banes Laymond Barger Wanda Bevil Eddie Blankenship Tonnie Carver Tim Chewning Tommy Clark Gerald Clemons Mary Clemons Thomas Dillow Ricky Gibson Bobby Gordon Tammy Gravley Lechia Hager Kathy Hancock Joyce Harper C.W. Havens Melissa Havens Gary Hubble Tracy Hylton Camilla Kent Kim Kidd Alan King Tony Lambert Valerie Lambert Chuckie McKinney 42 Becky McPeak Scott Mustard Jerry Mutter Larry Mutter Joey Newberry Brian Pauley Cliff Pauley Wendi Price Harvey Pruett Ricky Sampson Lisa Sarver Donna Shelton David Simmons Sharon Simmons Ronnie Stansell Anna Tate Todd Taylor Lonnie Thomas Sandy Tolbert Tracey Walker 43 44 45 BETA CLUB FRONT ROW: Robin Umbarger, Rhonda Winesett, Carla Wolfe, Patty Chewning. 2ND ROW: Rosie Meadows, Michelle Gravley, An- drea Gordon, Debbie Burton. 3RD ROW: Monica Groseclose, Dede Turner, Susie Hylton, Anita Rankin, Becky Harris, 4TH ROW: lla Conley, Vide King, Kathryn Wiley, Steve Harman. BACK ROW: Leon Lambert, Vic Groseclose, Mrs. Janet Faulkner, Kim Smith. (Not pictured — Mark Morehead) In 1958, Bland High School formed an honor society called the Beta Club with 26 charter members. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Bland Beta Club for the 78-79 school year honors 20 members. Students are selected for the Beta Club for their academic achievement, (88-above average) attitude, and character. Grades are averaged for juniors and seniors to determine eligibility by faculty advisor, Mrs. Janet Faulkner, and guidance counselor, Mrs. Nancy Newberry. The Beta Club is one of two nationally known honor societies. OFFICERS: Vicie King, Secretary-Treasurer; Kim Smith, President; Laura Meadows, Vice-President. 46 Initiation of new members!! HONOR STUDENTS DOUBLE BAR STUDENT LETTER STUDENT 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 stu- dent upholds a 95 average for more than one year, he is awarded an honor bar for each ad- ditional year. Eligibility begins the freshman year. Kim Smith Teresa Tolbert SINGLE BAR STUDENTS 47 Debbie Burton, Vicie King, Robin Umbarger, Monica Groseclose SCA COUNCIL Officers: Vic Groseclose. President: Andrea Gordon. Vice-president; Rhonda Ellison. Secretary; Laura Gordon. Treasurer; Susan Kegley. Reporter; Todd Taylor. Wanda Bevil. Sergeants-at-arms; Ms. Mary Greever. Sponsor. The SCA Council, elected each fall by the student body, serves as the student govern- ment and gives students a chance to experience the democratic process. The SCA sponsors the annual Christmas program, holds mock elec- tions, and hosts live entertain- ment for the student body. • t Front Row. Vic Groseclose. Andrea Gordon. Rhonda Ellison. Laura Gordon. Susan Kegley. Todd Taylor. Wanda Bevil. Ms. Greever. Back Row: Becky Harris. Debbie Burton.Susie Hylton. Wendi Price. Mary Purett, Rita Pruitt. Vicie King. Sherri Tolbert. Terri Harden. Patty Chewning. SCA sponsored the annual Christmas program. 48 THOSE WHO REPRESENT US Who's Who Among American High School Students: Front Row — Rhonda DAR Award Recipients Winesett, Debbie Burton, Lesa Harden. Michelle Gravley. Patty Chewning. Debbie Burton and Vic Groseclose Back Row — Susie Hylton, Dede Turner, Vicie King, Vic Groseclose, Kim Smith, Becky Harris. (Not pictured — Mark Morehead). Flag Girls The Society of Distinguished American High School Students: Front Row — Dede Turner and Lesa Harden Carla Wolfe, Monica Groseclose, Michelle Gravley, Robin Umbarger. Back Row — Debbie Burton, Vicie King, Vic Groseclose, Kim Smith. Becky Harris. FFA State Convention Delegates Mike Sarver, Johnny Atwell, Phil Peery Who's Who Among American High School Students is an honorary award given to current juniors and seniors who have been active in school publications, and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of B” or better. The DAR recipients are selected through a vote by the high school teachers. It is awarded on merits of good citizenship, leadership, and participation in school activities. The flag girls are given the responsibility of raising and lowering the flag each day. Membership in The Society of Distinguished American High School Students is designed to be the highest honor a high school student can obtain. The purpose of the Society is to honor and reward top achievers from every high school in the nation. The FFA State Convention Delegates are chosen on achievement and participation in FFA to represent Bland's chapter at the State convention. 49 THE HILLTOP NEWS STAFF Mrs. Janet Faulkner, Advisor; Debbie Burton, Editor; Mrs. Jessie Kegley, Advisor. The Hilltop News was first published in 1962 with Mrs. Ruth Kegley and Mr. Frank Williamson as sponsors. In later years, Mrs. Jessie Kegley and Mrs. Janet Faulkner were appointed as spon- sors. This year a journalism class was added with Mrs. Faulkner, teacher, and Mrs. Kegley, aide. The Hilltop News is published nine times yearly and has received a first place rating for the past two years in the VHSL competition. Getting it all together!! Page Editors; Vicie King, Kathryn Wiley, Susan Kegley, Michelle Staff: Front — Sheri Tolbert, Rita Pruitt. Back — Joy Miller, Gravley. Mary Pruett, Patty Chewning, Teresa Tolbert. Laura Gordon. Terri Harden, Jo Neel, Geneva Clark. 50 Officers: Susie Hylton, President: Theron Newberry, Vice President; Mike Woolwine, Secretary; David Wilson, Treasurer; Buck Thompson. Reporter; John Hardin, Parliamentarian. VICA The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America is a national organization for youth enrolled in vocational industrial education programs. Some of the pur- poses of V.I.C.A. are to help students at- tain a purposeful life by assisting them to establish realistic vocational goals, to help students understand the democratic process and labor and management organizations, and to promote high stan- dards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship, and safety. Front Row: Steve Harman. Kim Wright, Mike Woolwine. David Wilson, Tommy Thompson, Susie Hylton, Buck Thompson. Chuck Chandler. Back Row: Jay Hoge, Terry Wright. Theron Newberry, Meek Bowen, Timmy Dillow, Gary Foster, Leon Lam- bert, David Banes, Timmy Baxley, John Hardin, Calvin Conley. OFFICERS: David Bane, President; Vic Groseclose, Vice President; lla Conley, Secretary; Susan Kegley, Treasurer; Mrs. Cheryl Umberger, Advisor. LE CIRCLE fraIcais The newly formed French Club is made up of students from French I, II, and III classes. Mem- bers are urged to speak only French during club meetings. FRONT ROW: Wendi Price, Tammy Umbarger, Sue Catterton, Lonnie Thomas, Wanda Bevil, Joyce Harper. Becky McPeak. Mrs. Umberger. 2ND ROW: Mary Pruett, Pam Melvin, Jerri Owens. Carla Wolfe, Karen Harden, Mary Dent, Paul Lucas, James Harper. 3RD ROW: Rita Pruitt, Nancy Strauss, Susan Kegley, Sheri Tolbert. Lisa Pruitt, Dave Thomas, Jon Braithwaite. 4TH ROW: lla Conley, Teresa Tolbert, Mary Bowen. Becky Harris, Larry Newberry. BACK ROW: John Sarver. Monica Groseclose, David Bane, Vic Groseclose, Jeff Cassell. Tony Taylor, Rosie Meadows. OFFICERS: Kathy Hancock, Secretary; Chris Riddle, President; Lisa Sarver, Vice President; Shirley Wolfe, Treasurer; Leon Lambert and Tony Taylor, Sergeants-at-arms. The Art Club is a new addition to Bland High School. Members are from the participating art classes. Under the supervision of Ms. Pat Haluska, students held a bake sale to raise money for needed art sup- plies. FRONT ROW: Troy Wright, Lisa Sarver, Jaimie Morehead, Kathy Hancock, Diane Williamson. 2nd ROW: Chris Riddle, Sylvia Ramsey, Bobby Gordon, Eleanor Bruce. BACK ROW: Mark Woolwine, Tony Taylor. Ms. Haluska, Shirley Wolfe. Leon Lambert. IS 0 % 0 2 v c; LIBRARY CLUB FRONT ROW: Tommy Clark, Wendi Price, Wanda Bevil. Sharon Simmons, Sue Catterton, Sharon Conley. Rhonda Etter, Lisa King. 2ND ROW: Todd Taylor, Tammy Gravley, Carla Wolfe, Pam Clemons, Tammy Smelser, Jerri Owens. Dawn Newberry, Marsha Agee. 3RD ROW: Rhonda Winesett. Sandy Tolbert, Patty Chewning, Rhonda Ellison, Kim Townley, Mary Pruett. Debbie Atwell, Connie Millirons. 4TH ROW: Angela Dillow, Scott Mustard, Chris Wright, Debbie Dillow, Karen Harden, Lucy Muncy, Shelia Carroll. BACK ROW: Vicie King, Becky Harris. Tony Taylor, Johnny Sarver, Lisa Pruitt, Michele Woolwine, Tracey Walker. 53 RAPT ATTENTION AT THE MOVIES. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FRONT ROW: Betty Parker. Candy Kent. Lynn Banes. Jane Banes. Cindy Wright. Janet Thompson. 2ND ROW: Donna Webb. Sharon Simmons. Tracey Walker. Marsha Agee. Tammy Gravley. Donna Shelton. Jeanetta Gibson. Mary Etta Umbarger. 3RD ROW: Carla Wolfe. Carla Morehead. Lechia Hager. Teresa Morehead. Connie Millirons. Shirley Wolfe. Darlene Conley. Roberta Morehead. Dora Catterton. Anita Rankin. 4TH ROW: Melissa Havens. Geraldine Faulkner. Cindy Umbarger. Trish Holt. Becky Lambert. Darlene Burcham. Eleanor Bruce. Rhonda Winesett. BACK ROW: Patty Chewning. Shelia Carroll. Lisa King. Pam Clemons. Kim Smith. Mary Clemons. During the year, FHA members are kept busy with field trips and service ac- tivities. Two main events sponsored by the FHA are the Bland County beauty pageants and the Christmas party for the underprivileged children. 1978 Christmas Party SEATED: Cindy Umbarger. 2nd Vice President; Rhonda Winesett. President; Patty Chewning. 1st Vice President. STANDING: Donna Webb. Secretary; Trish Holt. Treasurer; Kim Smith. Reporter; Betty Parker. Historian; Shirley Wolfe. Chaplain; Geraldine Faulkner and Carla Wolfe. Recreation Leaders. 55 FUTURE FARMERS FRONT ROW: Johnny Atwell, Treasurer; Danny Newberry, Reporter; John Muncy, Sentinel. 2ND ROW: Mike Sarver, Vice President; Jerry Pauley, President; Mr. Bill Crabtree, Advisor; Randy Strock, Secretary. The FFA participates in such school and community activities as cattle judging, cleaning up the fairgrounds, selling popcorn at ballgames, and holding a steak picnic at the end of each year for faculty, parents, and members. 1978 FFA STEAK PICNIC 56 OF AMERICA FRONT ROW: Mr. Crabtree, Ricky Gibson, Ricky Burcham, Scott Mustard, Jerry Pauley, Mike Sarver, Randy Strock. John Atwell, Danny Newberry, John Muncy. Fred Williamson, Chuck McKinney, Tommy Thompson. 2ND ROW: Rex Winesett, Tim Chewning. Tony Lambert, Harvey Pruett. Marq Newberry. Charlie Brown. Darrell Banes. Larry Mutter. Phil Peery. Kevin Neal. James Harman. Joey Pauley, James Miller. David Banes. 3RD ROW: Jerry Mutter, Gerald Clemons. Laymond Barger. Charlie Bane. Clif Pauley. Rusty Wright, Bobby Fulford. Joey Newberry, Thomas Dillow, Ricky Sampson. Michael Mallory, Timmy Dillow, Gary Foster. Bobby Carver. 4TH ROW: Gary Hubble, Joey Bane. Bobby Lambert. Ronnie Stansell. Paul Dillow. Tracy Hylton. Alan King. Wallace Rankin. Mark Mustard. David Simmons, Howard Walker, Jay Hoge. 5TH ROW: Bobby Bane. C. W. Havens. Brian Pauley, Tonnie Carver. Mark King, Joey Crockett. Billy Tolbert, Ervin Wright, Chris Wright. Bobby King. Eric Wright, David Tibbs. Allen Mustard. Mark New- berry. Ricky Baker, Mark Harris. Joey Newberry and Thomas Dillow at the popcorn stand. FFA Christmas preparation!? , M 1978 FAIRGROUNDS CLEANUP 57 BAND OFFICERS: Karen Hounshell, President; Debbie Dillow, Vice-President; Todd Taylor. Secretary; Dreama McPeak, Treasurer; Edwina Stowers. Librarian Saxaphone — Allen Mustard. Karen Hounshell The Bland High School Band is composed of high school and elementary students. The band provided entertainment for Miss Echo Day, presented a Christmas concert, and a Spring concert. Students may be a member of the band starting in the fifth grade. Elementary Band — Marcy Newberry. Lisa Waddle. Helen Ham- blin, John Dillow Clarinets — Edwina Stowers, Karen Hounshell, Lucy Muncy, Drums — Ronnie Dillow, Todd Taylor, Tommy Clark, Mike Smelser Valerie Lambert, Paula Mustard, Sandy Bane 58 Trumpets — Cathy Irby. Gary Miller, Norman Dillow, Larry Flutes — Kim Kidd, Dreama McPeak, Debbie Dillow, Dawn New- Newberry berry, Tammy Smelser CHORUS Bland High School’s Chorus presen- ted “Christmas in Song, on December 17, 1978, under the direction of Linda Peak. Four students were chosen as honor choir members: Sharon Conley, Rhonda Etter, Patty Chewning, and Dreama McPeak. OFFICERS: Colene Munsey, President; Tammy Smelser, Vice President; Rhonda Etter, Secretary; Angela Dillow, Treasurer; (standing) — Sharon Conley, Librarian FRONT ROW: Sharon Conley, Rhonda Etter, Sue Catterton, Tammy Umbarger, Karen Harden, Patty Chewning, Pam Melvin. 2ND ROW: Janet Thompson, Tammy Smelser, Lisa King, Colene Munsey, Dreama McPeak, Angela Dillow, Shelia Carroll. BACK ROW: Donald Pauley, Paul Dillow. 59 CHRISTMAS AT BLAND IT WAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND ALL AROUND SCHOOL; THE STUDENTS WERE COLLECTING FOOD FOR THE YULE. DECORATED DOORS STARTED TO APPEAR EVEN SANTA AND HIS REINDEER. THE ANNUAL TREE WAS DECORATED WITH CARE. IT SPARKLED WITH THE GLOW OF THE PAST EXCITING YEAR. HERE AND THERE WE SAW AND OTHER CHRISTMAS CHEERS, BUT MOST OF ALL, BLAND HAD A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! 60 61 VARSITY ROCKETTES Rhonda Ellison, Lesa Harden. Michelle Gravley. Vicie King. Terri Harden. Kim Smith. Andrea Gordon. Mary Pruett. Kim Townley, Mr. Samuel Groseclose, Coach. JV ROCKETTES Karen Harden, Patty Hylton, Dawn Newberry, Ginger Kent, Laura Gordon, Valerie Lambert, Susan Kegley, Michele Woolwine, Karen Hounshell, Mary Dent, Miss Patricia Williams, Coach. VARSITY ROCKETS John Hardin, Timmy Richardson, David Bane. Gary Foster. Theron Newberry. Jeff Cassell, Victor Groseclose, Todd Hoge. Mark Compton. Mr. Samuel Groseclose. Coach. JV ROCKETS Lonnie Thomas. Todd Taylor. Paul Dillow. Mike Sarver. Charlie Brown. Joey Bane. Donald Pauley, Tracy Hylton. Mark Newberry, John Muncy, Bobby Gordon, Tommy Clark, Thomas Dillow. Harvey Pruett. Miss Patricia Williams — Coach. 63 SCOREKEEPERS 1978 Varsity Rockettes 1978 Junior Varsity Rockettes The Varsity Rockettes ended the 1978 season with a record of 20 wins and 2 losses. They were regular season tournament champions, and Region C runners-up cham- pions. The JV Rockettes ended their season with a 13 and 2 record and were the 1978 regular season champs. Kim Smith was awarded the game ball and a plaque for breaking the 1000 point mark in her career. Bland was honored by hav- ing three members of the 1978 All District Team. Kim Smith, Andrea Gordon, and Kim Townley were the honorees. Andrea was selected as Mr. Groseclose and Kim Smith Kim Smith, Andrea Gordon, and Kim Townley Most Valuable Player in the District. Teresa Tolbert and Kim Smith BASKETBALL HONORS GARY FOSTER 5 YEARS VIC GROSECLOSE 5 YEARS JOHN HARDIN 5 YEARS DEBBIE BURTON 3 YEARS LESA HARDEN 4 YEARS VICIE KING 5 YEARS KIM SMITH 5 YEARS 65 HOMECOMING 79 A new addition to the Homecoming festivities this year was “Spirit Daze . Students participated for three days prior to the Homecoming game by dress- ing in Sadie Hawkins, “Grease”, and maroon and gold fashions. Classes also competed in poster con- tests. Spirit Daze ended with a pep rally giving stu- dents a chance to get on down for their school. 66 bland VicGroseclose Theron Newberry Gary Foster Todd Hoge Mark Compton BLAND VS FRIES FRIES Chuck Hodges Joey Pearman Ronald Hall Barry Shupe David Williams Donald Hill Nelson Dowell HOMECOMING DANCE Mr. Roger Thompson crowns Homecoming Queen Vicie King Homecoming Court and Escorts: 12th grade — Susie Hylton, Meek Bowen; 8th grade (tie) — Candy Kent. C. W. Havens; Becky McPeak, Todd Parker; Queen Vicie King, Will Pauley; 9th grade — Karen Hounshell, Larry Newberry; 10th grade — Rhonda Ellison, Vic Groseclose; 11th grade — Cindy Umbarger, Joey Tickle Amid twirling colors and flashing strobe lights, BHS students got down to “bump and boogie” as the 1979 Homecoming Dance began. Selected by popular vote, Queen Vicie, and her attendants led the royal waltz. The dance was sponsored by the senior class, and music was provided by disc jockey, Reggie Neel, and the 7Q crew. BOOGIE NIGHTS! 68 JV CHEERLEADERS Alternate — Rita Pruitt Alternate — Sharon Conley Alternate — Jo Neel 70 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Front: Patty Chewning — 2 years. Middle: Debbie Burton — captain — 3 years. Mary Bowen — 2 years. Ila Con ley — 2 years. Top: Patty Hylton — 2 years. Tryouts were held in the spring of 78 for cheerleaders. A panel of teachers made the selections after viewing all aspirants. Five girls were chosen for JV, five for Varsity and three are serving as alternates whenever they are needed. 71 TENNIS 78 Vide King Susie Hylton Coach Sandy Tarter Michelle Blankenship Missy Miller Kim Smith Libby Brown Mary Bowen Debbie Burton 74 'ZUuu b Vu yOAvi tkjL f? Hh . i Jj Kk LF 4m IlVnDolP plQa |R r ISs 6 + 1 = 8 7 + 6 = 13 Ooj ]5 7+ ’ ® _ , Horse - 4_ 4+2 6 Caf ]] 2+3 = 3 y oQ 1+1=2 4 2 = 8 J-b 4 = 11 5 3 2. Jan z 6 3 = 9 3 + j = 6 V J otz « r®| mL_ I W IS� SM j u y jjw 75 SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS Kay Cox, president; Sarah Pruitt, vice-president; Debbie Belcher, secretary; Donna Dalton, treasurer; Donna Lambert. Andrea Cassell, song leaders; Sean Wood, chaplain; Ricky Pruitt, sergeant-at-arms. Gary Miller, president; Terry Umbarger, vice-president; Sandy Bane, secretary; Cecil Compton, treasurer; Paula Mustard, reporter; Sammy King, chaplain. SIXTH-SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS SAFETY PATROL Front Row: Debbie Belcher. Renee Thompson. Donna Lambert. Steve Cox. Matt Harman, Chuck Turner. 2nd Row: Paula Mustard. Anita Stowers. Eric Ellison, Patty Smith, Tim Neal. Eddie Baxley. 3rd Row: Sonja Asbury. Donna Strock. Lisa Waddle. Kelly Davis, Doug Farlow. Back Row: Cathy Irby, Donna Dalton, Kay Cox. Geoffrey Fanning, Sean Wood. 76 SEVENTH GRADE Joyce Alexander Sonya Asbury Eddie Baxley Debbie Belcher Andrea Cassell Melanie Cassell Dee Clemons Sherry Conley Kay Cox Mrs. Jan Scott Stephen Cox Donna Dalton Alex Davis Eric Ellison David Etter John Robert Farlow Winifred Foglesong Cathy Irby Donna Lambert Jeanetta Mallory Dawn Morehead Kathy Morehead Tim Neal Ricky Pruitt Sarah Pruitt Barbara Ramsey Anita Stowers Patricia Thompson Jeff Vineyard Sean Wood Bridget Wright SIXTH-SEVENTH GRADES Sandy Bane Lonnie Clemons Melba Clemons Mary Anne Cochran Cecil Compton Elizabeth Dent Ronnie Dillow Linda Ellison Geoffrey Fanning Doug Farlow Sammy Groseclose Miss Trish Williams Sammy King Rita Lambert Gary Miller Brian Mustard Paula Mustard James Nunley Todd Parker Meg Profitt Debbie Simmons Michael Todd Smelser Sue Smith Donna Strock Beth Tibbs Zina Tickle Terry Umbarger Wesle Wriaht 77 SIXTH GRADE David Blankenship David Braithwaite Tania Burcham Crystal Clemons Jeff Cox Kelly Davis John Dillow Rita Gibson Helen Hamblin Mrs. Jacqueline Barlow Norma Harden Matt Harman Marty Hutchins Annette King Joanne Matz Vanessa McKinney Mitch Munsey Lori Neel Marcy Newberry Michael Perkins Bill Perry Kitten Richardson Teresa Richardson Bruce Shelton, Jr. Patty Smith Dennis Taylor Chuck Turner Becky Umbarger Lisa Waddle Debbie Warden Arnie Wimmer Artie Wolfe Tammy Wolfe FIFTH GRADE Everett Baxley Ronnie Clemons Laura Cochran Timmy Davis Joe DeWilde Barry Dillow Ben Dillow James Harden Tracy Kegley Mrs. Norma Newberry Billy King Marty McPeak Michael Meador Michael Melvin Teresa Miller Gary Mustard LeAnna Mustard Terry Mustard Billy Mutter Brian Perkins Ernest Shelton Jimmy Shrader Angela Strock Lucy Taylor Ryland Wade Tracy Wolfe FOURTH-FIFTH GRADES Darnell Davis Pam Davis Stephen Fanning Scott Fernandez Kenny Froy Tammy Haga Bob Hylton Rebecca Melvin LaMoore Muncy Mrs. Ruby King Lyle Muncy Jeri Lynne Mustard Shaunn Neel Carla Pauley Eddie Price Thomas Rittweger Lynn Tate Eric Taylor Timothy Thompson Lisa Talbert FOURTH GRADE Phillip Bogle Jamie Chening Shawn Compton Steven Curry Onie Davis Amy Drummond Lisa Gravley Bobby Hale Samantha Hylton Mrs. Louise Bird Ricky Kent Denise King Idette King Rusty King Stephen Meador Janet Millirons Tammy Mustard Lori Nelson Wendell Parker Dawn Pruitt Carrie Shelton Leon Sink Ervin Sparks Regina Stansell Eric Strock Mike Townley Elizabeth Umbarger 79 THIRD GRADE Freda Davis Tamara Davis Wayne Davis Brad Dillow Randy Dillow Kevin Fore Randy Franklin Mark Hamblin Elizabeth Hancock Mrs. June Miller Ritchie Havens Ronny King Shannon King Deana Lakey Terry Lang Jon Melvin Lori Ann Perkins Donna Richardson Sammy Simmons Jennifer Stafford Stanley Steffey Curtis Taylor Brian Townley Bryan Townley Mark Vineyard Martin Vineyard Donna Warden SECOND-THIRD GRADES Angela Atwell Jamie Barnett Scott Belcher Chip Bird Billy Burton Sonya Chewning Pam Dillow Dawn Dillow Mrs. Margie Powers Michael Hounshell Roberta Kegley Kathy Kidd Bobby Lambert Sarah Newberry Aaron Newberry Julie Pauley Katie Rittweger Gerhard Schoenthal John Stafford John Strauss Sarah Strock Tammy Swanson Robbie Waddle 80 SECOND GRADE Amanda Baxley Junior Blevins Tiffany Bowen Chad Chandler Kevin Cox Santa Fe Davis Michael Fanning Cheryl Graham Charmin Gravley Mrs. Brenda Tate LeRoy Hamblin Rita Hamblin Melvin Hancock Heath Muncy David Mutter Chippie Nelson Mike Nelson Shawn Nelson Anna Pacigo Shanda Perry Tonya Smith Alan Taylor Brian Toler Randy Townley Ellis Wade Rusty Warden FIRST GRADE Julie Baxley Alan Cassell David Chandler Randy Clemons Leslie Davis Lillie Bea Davis Ruth Dunn Mary Ruth Echols Brian Fore Jimmy Graham Amy Haga Brian Hall Mrs. Toni Bailey Rachel Havens Dusty King Eugene King Donna Lambert Kevin Lindamood Tonya Looney Jeff Meador John Michael Mustard Patty Mutter April Newberry Allan Newberry Wendi Pettrey John Simmons Tresila Sink Patricia Stowers Chad Thompson Samantha Waddle Rusty Bird Cindy Blevins Kevin Bowles Wade Bowles Robbie Brown Tina Brown Dixie Bruce Stacy Bruce Eric Carr Pam Chewning Patricia Corder Chris Dillow Michael Dillow Eric Faulkner Cheryl Hall Joey Hancock Amanda Harden Wayne Hubble Tina Johnston Clinton Kegley Alison King David King Jimmy Lehoux Teresa Lester Rusty Meadows Jay Meadows Miracle Mitchem Travis Munsey Tracy Repass Marshall Schoenthal Lute Scott Mechele Shelor Sherri Shewey Jennifer Simms Shane Smelser Heather Smith Patrick Smith Sammy Steffey David Strock Crystal Tibbs Mrs. Katerine Reynolds 82 Mrs. Rebecca Scott MULTIHANDICAP Rhonda Alford Mrs. Freda Davis Christina Blankenship Hung Bui Micheal McPeak SPECIAL EDUCATION Roscoe Davis Mrs. Ruth Havens Tony Dent Emmett Kelly Donna Alexander Lola Blevins Tammy Blevins Eddie Carpenter 83 Rodney Rice Debbie Umbarger Judy Umbarger HARVEST FESTIVAL “Our American way of life” was portrayed by a cast of approximately 450 multi-talented students as they performed a variety of dances, skits, gymnastics, pantomimes, songs, and drills on November 17, 1978, under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Kegley. Queen Geneva Clark, King Larry Newberry, Princess Julie Pauley, and Prince Scott Belcher reigned over the festivities. Principal Roger Thompson was host of a ten year custom at Bland Combined School which, until 1978, had lain dormant since 1971. The funds received from the festival were to provide for needed supplies and equipment for BCS. SV v. i Mrs. Carney's active phys. ed.? Did she really streak? Right where you belong? Big Billy? Here's the keys to my place, honey!” What have I gotten myself into? It’s in here somewhere! Gerald, speak into the microphone!” 88 DAVID WAYNE BANES—Mr. and Mrs. Billy Banes; Clubs: FFA; VICA; KVG. MEEK HOGE BOWEN, III—Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Bowen, Jr.; Clubs: FFA; VICA; KVG; Class reporter 79; 8th grade basketball. DEBORAH SUZANNE BURTON—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Burton; Clubs: Beta; Class president 76, 77, 78; French song leader 77; PHA song leader 75; Chorus; Honor Chorus; Band; 4-H County Council vice-president 78; Library; Dramatics; SCA represen- tative 76. 78; The Hilltop News Staff news editor 77. 78; Editor- in-chief 79; The ECHO Staff assistant editor; Miss Bland County 75; Cheerleader, captain 79; tennis; Honor student; THE SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS. ROBERT EUGENE CARVER-Mrs. Shirley Carver; Clubs: FFA; KVG. CALVIN DUANE CONLEY—Mrs. Shirley Conley; Clubs: VICA; transferred from Peeryville High School, Maryland in 1978. TIMOTHY KEITH DILLOW—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolfe; Clubs: FFA; VICA; 8th grade basketball. GARY WAYNE FOSTER—Mr. and Mrs. Martin Tate; Clubs: FFA; Chess; KVG; 8th grade, JV, and Varsity basketball; SCA representative 78; VICA. GEORGE VICTOR GROSECLOSE—Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Groseclose; Clubs: SCA chaplain 75; 76, president 79; French vice-president 79; Class president 74, 75. vice-president 77, '78; Beta; FFA; 8th grade, JV. and Varsity basketball; tennis; THE SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS. LESA LOUISE HARDEN—Mr. and Mrs. David Harden; Clubs: Library reporter 76; FHA; SCA representative 77; 4-H; Class chaplain 75, vice-president 76. secretary 78. president 79; KVG; Office worker; The ECHO Staff—Business Manager; JV and Var- sity basketball; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. JOHN WESLEY HARDIN—Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hardin; Clubs: FFA; KVG; VICA parliamentarian 79; 8th grade, JV. and Varsity basketball. STEVEN HOWE HARMAN—Mr. and Mrs. Mevo Harman; Clubs: FFA sentinel 77, secretary 78; Beta; VICA. REBECCA LYNNE HARRIS—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris; Clubs: Beta; French; The Hilltop News Staff; SCA representative 79; 4-H reporter 75, vice-president 76. 77, president 78; FHA; Library vice-president 78, president 79; Class secretary 79; Office and Lunchroom worker; The ECHO Staff—photo editor; THE SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS. MARY RUTH HAVENS—Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Havens; Clubs: Library; French; FHA; 4-H; Miss ECHO '79. KAREN SUE HYLTON—Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hylton; Clubs: Beta; Homecoming Attendant 77, 78; Miss Echo candidate 77; VICA president 79; SCA representative 77. 79; The Hilltop News Staff; Band; FHA; Harvest Festival candidate '79; JV basketball; tennis; transferred from Liberty High School in 77; track; Tri-Hi-Y; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. VICIE ANN KING—Mr. and Mrs. Jack King; Clubs: Beta secretary- treasurer 79; Library secretary '76, treasurer 78; Chess; FHA; SCA secretary '77, vice-president '78; Band treasurer 77; The Hilltop News Staff feature editor '77. grade editor '78, sports editor 79; Class treasurer '75, 76. 77, 78; French vice-president 77; KVG; Homecoming attendant '76; 4-H songleader '75, re- porter 77, treasurer '78. president 79; State Share-the Fun win- ner 77; Honor student; The ECHO Staff Editor-in-Chief; JV and Varsity basketball; tennis; THE SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. VANCE LEON LAMBERT—Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lambert, Sr.; Clubs: Beta; 4-H; VICA; FFA; Class treasurer '79; 8th grade and JV basketball. LAURA ROSE MEADOWS—Mr. and Mrs. Miller Meadows, Sr.; Clubs: Beta vice-president 79; French; FHA; Dramatics; JV basketball. MARK SCOTT MOREHEAD—Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Morehead; Clubs: Library; French; Beta. The ECHO Staff art editor; 4-H; The Hilltop News Staff; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. KIMBERLY ANN SMITH—Mr. and Mrs. Hassel Smith; Clubs: Beta president '79; SCA reporter 78; 4-H; FHA; The Hilltop News Staff; Homecoming attendant '75; Miss Echo candidate '77; Class reporter 75; The ECHO Staff business manager; Office worker; Honor student; JV and Varsity basketball; Most Valuable Player '77; scorekeeper; tennis; THE SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ROBERT EDWARD THOMPSON —Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson; Clubs: FFA; KVG; Chess; SCA representative 75; VICA reporter '79; 8th grade basketball. JOE THOMAS THOMPSON—Mr. and Mrs. Hoge Thompson; Clubs: VICA; FFA; KVG. CLARA DENISE TURNER—Mr. and Mrs. William Turner; Clubs: Beta; Library; Class secretary '75; '76; 77; Office worker; The ECHO Staff copy editor; JV and Varsity basketball; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. DAVID AARON WILSON—Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wilson; Clubs: FFA reporter '77, vice-president 78; VICA treasurer '79; Class vice-president '79; JV basketball; SCA representative 76. RHONDA LYNN WINESETT—Mr. and Mrs. Ira Winesett. Sr.; Clubs: FHA songleader '76; historian 78. president 79; Beta; Library; The Hilltop News Staff; The ECHO Staff subscription manager; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 89 WE WILL NEVER PASS THIS WAY AGAIN Now this is not the end, It is not even the beginning of the end . .. But it is perhaps the end of the beginning. As I look back on the past few months, I can't forget about all those deadlines, endless hours of planning, lost cameras, and looking at hundreds of different pictures!! Where does it all end? Well, this—the last page of “our creation”—brings joy and sadness. The years we have spent at Bland are something no one can take away and probably will be cherished always in years to come. As kin- dergarten students on up to seniors, we have grown in spirit and in mind. Long lasting friendships, new students, goofing off, the Harvest Festival, basketball games, club activities, selling everything for the senior trip ... I hope that just a few of these memories will be pressed between the pages of this,THE 1979 ECHO. Many thanks for this yearbook go to you—the faculty, personnel, and most of all, the students. Special thanks go to the people who worked on this book: the staff, and advisor Betsy Newberry, whose patience and understanding guided us through this year. Time has passed, and yes we will never pass this way again. Love, Vicie 90 FIRST VIRGINIA BANK BLAND COUNTY Banking the Way You Live Today MEMBER FIRST VIRGINIA BANKSHARES CORPORATION Your Full Service Bank Organized 1903 Total Resources — $12,000,000 Member F.D.I.C. No Service Charge On Checking Accounts Bland, Virginia — Rocky Gap, Virginia j e’s 130 East Main Wytheville, VA. 24382 KINCER MILLER HARDWARE COMPANY Home And Farm Supplies Storey And Clark Pianos Musical Instruments Hot Point Appliances Zenith T.V. Wytheville, Virginia Welcome to our Bland County Neighbors CENTRAL DRUG COMPANY Downtown Wytheville MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY West Ridge Road Wytheville, Virginia TUCKER PONTIAC-BUICK, INC. East Lee Hwy P.O. Box 60 Wytheville, VA. 24382 Phone (703) 228-2111 93 SERVICE GAS CO., INC. Heating Oils Burner Service 228-5568 228-5569 Wytheville, VA. Radio hack 1025 W. Lee H’Wy Mutheville, VA. 228-3066 Congratulations To The Graduation Class of 79 BLAND SPORTSWEAR Bland, Virginia Telephone: 688-3224 JCK STOP 1-77 1-81 P.O.Box 651 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Phone (703) 228-8676 Restaurant Gift Shop Family Restaurant featuring Home Style Cooking and SW Va's Best Selection of Western Clothing and unusual gifts ATKINS’ TIRE BATTERY SERVICE New Tires And Recapping Douglas Batteries Wytheville, Virginia 703-228-3156 WYTHEVILLE HOSPITAL AND SANITARIUM Clinical Lab Physical Therapy Internal Medicine X-Ray Wytheville, Virginia Phone 228-3141 HOBERTN. BRUGG, INC. Wilson Sporting Goods Plumbing And Heating Mill Supplies Phone: 228-3191 Wytheville, Virginia WYTHEVILLE PACKING COMPANY Locker Plant Meat Processing — “ATKINS Brand Meats “THE BUG SHOP” 355 West Main Street - Wytheville, Virginia Phone 228-3655 the Gkallmge From the atom to the sun... the uni- verse pulsates with energy in many forms. 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Box 237 BLAND, VA. 24315 v BANK OF TAZEWELL COUNTY S BLUEFIELD, NORTH TAZEWELL f , jfr 7azeu eJI C-«� Coun v' FOURWAY SHOPPING CENTER 'v fioifh rqzewe WESTGATE SHOPPING CENTER MEMBER FDIC MELVIN ENTERPRISES State Registered Contractor BUILDER, RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL REMODELING SEPTIC TANKS, HAULING LOADER BACKHOE JOHN MELVIN — 688-4508 BLAND, VIRGINIA in INDEX Ads — 91-111 Art Club — 52 Band — 59 Banes, David — 15, 19, 23, 51, 57 Basketball — 62-69 Beta — 46 Bowen, Meek — 14, 18, 19, 23, 51, 68 Burton, Debbie — 15, 16, 19, 23, 26, 27, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 65, 70, 73, 87 Bus Drivers — 11 Carver, Bobby — 15, 19, 23, 57 Cheerleaders — 70-71 Chorus — 58 Conley, Calvin — 19, 23, 51 Custodians — 10 DAR — 49 Dedication — 3 Dillow, Timmy — 11, 15, 19, 23, 51, 57, 88 ECHO Staff — 26-27 Eighth Grade — 41-43 Elementary personnel — 9 Eleventh Grade — 34-35 Faculty, High School — 7-8 Fifth grade — 78 First Grade — 81 Foster, Gary — 15, 20, 51. 57, 63, 65, 67, 72 Fourth Grade — 79 Fourth-Fifth Grade — 79 French Club — 52 Future Farmers of America — 56-57 Future Homemakers of America — 54-55 Groseclose, Victor — 14, 20, 23, 26, 27, 29, 46, 48, 49, 52, 63, 65, 67, 68 Harden, Lesa — 10, 14, 18, 20, 23, 26, 27, 29, 49, 62, 65 Hardin, John — 15, 20, 23, 51, 63, 65 Harman, Steve — 14, 20, 23, 46, 51 Harris, Becky — 14, 18, 20, 23, 26, 27, 46, 48, 49, 52, 53 Harvest Festival — 84-87 Havens, Mary — 15, 21, 23, 29 Hilltop News Staff — 50 Homecoming — 66-68 Honor Students — 47 Hylton, Susie — 14, 21, 23, 26, 27, 46, 48, 49, 68, 73, 84 Junior-Senior Prom '78 — 17 Kindergarten — 82 King, Vicie — 15, 21, 23, 26, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 62, 65, 68, 73 Lambert, Leon — 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 46, 51, 52 Library Club — 53 Lunchroom Workers — 11 Meadows, Laura — 15, 21, 23, 46, 48, 52 Memorial — 31 Miss Bland County '78 — 55 Miss Echo '79 — 28-29 Morehead, Mark — 15, 21, 23, 26, 27 Multi-Handicap Class — 83 Ninth grade — 38-40 Office Workers — 10 Retirement — 4 Safety Patrol — 76 SCA Council — 48 School Board — 6 Second Grade — 81 Second-Third Grade — 80 Senior Baby Pictures — 23 Senior Directory — 89 Senior Group Pictures — 2, 24-25, 90 Senior Superlatives — 14-15 Seventh Grade — 77 Sixth trade — 78 Smith, Kim — 14, 22, 23, 26, 27, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54, 62, 64, 65, 73 Society of Distinguished American High School Students — 49 Special Education Class — 83 Tennis '78 — 73 Tenth Grade — 36-37 Third Grade — 80 Thompson, Buck — 14, 22, 29, 51, 84 Thompson, Tommy — 22, 23, 51, 57 Turner, Dede — 10, 14, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 46, 49 Twelfth Grade — 18-22 Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 49 Wilson, David — 15, 18, 22, 23, 51 Winesett, Rhonda — 14, 22, 23, 26, 27, 46, 48, 49, 53, 54 Work Study Students — 11 112