Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1981 volume:

ROCKET REVIEW presents BLAND HIGH SCHOOL through THE ECHO Volume 36 1981 Bland High School Bland, Virginia 24315 Bland High School is situated on the Walker’s Creek and Holston Turnpike, approximately one- fourth mile south of the Bland County Courthouse. It is bounded on the south by Walker’s Big Mountain and on the north by Brushy Mountain. The area is basically rural, with the majority of its population being landowners of inheritance with a strong sense of independence and self- sufficiency. With the completion of Interstate 77 which bisects the county, Bland has grown steadily year by year. However, heritage still plays a big part in Bland County. Thanks to the guidance of Bland County parents and teachers, Bland High School students are brought up in an atmosphere of loyalty to their school and patriotism toward their country. Perhaps this is why Bland alumni excel in their chosen fields. As well as an abundance of clear, free-running creeks and lush, green meadows, Bland boasts a high school student body that is capable of win- ning state basketball championships and rating first in the state on competency tests—not a bad record for a group A school! TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY STUDENT LIFE STUDENTS ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMENTS INDEX oD c Oo Ss w no] cS } Bs o ry) ww } er] oO. ry P=} Ww os a FACULTY Teachers Have Class Mr. Roger Thompson, Principal Mr. Richard Havers, Assistant Prin- cipal, Social Studies, Business, Junior Class Sponsor Mrs. Carolyn Bane, ICT Mrs. Chris Bird, Civics, Remedial Math and English Mr. Lawrence Bunyan, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Senior Class Sponsor Mr. Marvin Cantrell, Physical Educa- tion, Coach—Boy’s JV and Varsity Basketball, Girl’s Volleyball Mrs. Irish Compton, Art, Geography, Coach—Girl’s JV and Varsity Basket- ball, Boy’s 8th Grade Basketball, Girl’s Tennis Mr. William Crabtree, Agriculture, General Mechanics, FFA Sponsor Ms. Mieke de Groot, Special Education Mr. John Dodson, Current Events and Government Mrs. Janet Faulkner, English, Beta Sponsor, Newspaper Sponsor Mrs. Nancy Gamble, Guidance Coun- selor Where do you hide to have your HEATH? Hideaways—Mrs. Kegley and Mrs. Compton. 4 — Faculty Mrs. Karen Greene, Band and Chorus Ms. Mary Greever, English, Geography, SCA Sponsor Mrs. Jessie Kegley, Business, Sophomore Class Sponsor, FBLA Sponsor, Newspaper Sponsor Mrs. Kay Mabe, Mathematics, Physical Education, 8th Grade Class Sponsor, Coach—Boys’ Tennis Team Mrs. Betty Munsey, Home Economics, FHA Sponsor Mrs. Elizabeth Newberry, Librarian, Yearbook Advisor, Library Club Spon- sor, General Business Mrs. Sheila Richardson, Home Economics, Sociology Mrs. Cheryl Umberger, French, and French Club Sponsor Mrs. Diane Umberger, Science, Biology, Freshman Class Sponsor A French Cookie Monster??? Mrs. Um- berger displays her Christmas Goodie! Mr. Thompson seems assured after casting his vote. Faculty — 5 Happiness Is ... Sharing One of the happiest times in a person’s life is to be able to share a little of his knowledge and skill with another person. Making sure that each student gains enough knowledge to seek his hidden goal, preparing assignments and making out tests... learning new ways to make {wise : x“ ideas interesting — this is a part of a Dietitians setting a nutritional exam- Pee . ple—Mary. Melvin and Doris Tibbs teacher’s life. Under the influence of the faculty the students are able to mature in Mrs. Toni Bailey their ability to think independently as First Grade well as to assimilate a vast amount of facts. NLL TePES Peres rer ress Mrs. Jackie Barlow Sixth Grade Mrs. Louise Bird Fourth Grade Mrs. Violet Bird Aide Mrs. Helen Blankenship Aide Mrs. Joyce Cassell Aide Mrs. Oma Farmer Aide Mrs. Suzanne Haga Title II School Nurse Mrs. Ruth Ann Havens Special Education Pep Club Co-Sponsor Ms. Kathy Horton Special Education 6 — Elementary Faculty ; or. Sap n, Mr. Burge, Mr. Ir- School Nurse Haga compares notes with County Health vin. Nurse King. Mrs. Sue King Third-Fourth Grade Mrs. June Miller Third Grade Mrs. Norma Newberry Fifth Grade Mrs. Marige Powers First-Second Grade Mrs. Katherine Reynolds Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Scott Second Grade Mrs. Janet Scott Seventh Grade Mr. Fred Simpkins, III Sixth-Seventh Grade, Jr. Beta Sponsor, Pep Club Co-Sponsor Ms. Libby Smith Special Education Cheerleader Sponsor Mrs. Susan Thompson Aide Mrs. Mary Lee Tickle Aide Mrs. Ruth Wimmer Aide Elementary Faculty — 7 People Serving People These people, from clerk to custodian, work to maintain the smooth running of the school. Their individual duties include: keeping track of money, transporting students, planning and preparing meals, providing resources for the ' Ua | teachers, and cleaning the building. Mrs. Sue © - 7 Beavers, not pictured, is the driver of the Red OFFICE WORKER: Marie Lam- MEDIA ASSISTANT: Hot Reader. bert—general clerk Mrs. Nancy Stockner WORK STUDY: Kim WORK STUDY: Ed- Smith, WCC die Blankenship, ICT RIGHT-LUNCHROOM WORKERS: Mrs. Doris Tibbs, Mrs. Hazel Ellison, Mrs. Mary Melvin CUSTODIANS: Mr. Charlie Muncy, Mr. Roby Creggar, Jr. BUS DRIVERS: Miss Becky Harris, Mrs. Reginia Newberry, Mrs. Carmella Sarver, Mr. Jerry Chewning (substitute), Mrs. Charlene Muncy (substitute). Mr. Eugene Mustard, Mr. Mark Harris, Mr. Frank Warden (Not pictured: Mr. Curt Stowers, Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mr. Tony Wright) 8 — Those Who Serve Ole Bland High Marches along... bosqqprt � 1 qleH 2id+ bnided NbrApodiAovld LT will not talk in class. Lwil| act Talk in class. will too! Kilroy vg s ryt en here! STUDENT LIF The Wisdom of Today SENIOR WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS — Randy Strock, Charles Brown, Mary Lynn Pruett, Susan Kegley, Teresa Tolbert, Rhonda Ellison, Colene Munsey. WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS is an honor award which is obtained by juniors and seniors for demonstrating achievement in academics, athletics or extra-curricular activities. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of “B” or better. Those nominated for Who's Who are eligible to compete for scholarship awards. The flag girls represent the school by raising and lowering the flag each day. Office workers take on the responsibility of the financial transactions and run school errors. JUNIOR WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS — FRONT ROW: Geneva Clark, Jeff Cassell, Edwina Stowers. BACK ROW: Jimmy Harper, Karen Hounsehll, Sheri Tolbert, Laura Gordon. OFFICE WORKERS: Sue Catterton, Mary Lynn Pruett, Marilyn Penley, Debbie Atwell, Sharon Conley, Terri Price, and Jeff Cassell. FLAG GIRLS — Terri Price and Sharon Conley. 10 — Honors Is the Success of Tomorrow a ° These students received their Honor Letter this year. STANDING: Linda Atwell, John Sarver, Lonnie Thomas. FRONT ROW: Wendi Price, Laura Gordon, Geneva Clark. Each year at Bland High, students who have attained a grade average of 95 or above receive an Honor letter or bar. Students who qualify for the first time receive a letter and a bar is given to students who qualify for more than one year. Teresa Tolbert was the recipient of the DAR award and was also a double bar student. The DAR award is given each year to the senior girl who has demonstrated qualities of leadership, citizenship, and participation in school activities. The members of the senior class nominate three girls and the teachers vote selects the winner. Randy Strock (standing) and Jeff Cassell (seated) acquired their first bar. The following students are members of the Society of Distinguished American High School Students: Jeff Cassell, Geneva Clark, Laura Gordon, Teresa Tolbert. The Society of Distinguished American High School Students is an honor presented to students across the nation each year. It is the highest academic honor a student can receive. Honors — 11 . Is Paul really telling the truth? Paul Dillow, Girl talk. Kim Kidd, Donna Dalton, Rita Lambert, Mary Anne Cochran, Marg Newberry, Dave Thomas Kaye Cox, Linda Ellison E Working 9 to 3 — just waiting rom 9 a.m™M. for the weekend, it’s a teacher’s world — all working and no playing, the — ‘just use your mind” and the — “‘love that extra credit,’’ it’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it... 2 Jamie Morehead plays basketball � along with faculty. Mrs. Kegley’s typing class hard at Getting the job done. Gebie Clark, eee work. Dawn Newberry, Karen Edwina Stowers, Mary Pruett. Randy Strock does his bit at the BHS Hounshell, Rita Pruitt. Gong Show. t Bland County citizens appear on Election Day. Taking a toy to English class. Tommy Clark, Todd Taylor, Barry Underwood, Elbert Shelton. Just goofing off. Jon Braithwaite, Gebie Clark, Jo Neel, Karen Harden, Cris Riddle, Colene Munsey, Mary Pruett, Kevin Cox, Mike Barker. Seniors have fun at the fair. Darrell Tibbs, Angie Dillow, Susan Kegley, Rhonda Ellison, Teresa Tolbert, Randy Strock, Lisa Pruitt, Jon Braithwaite, Marilyn Penley, Debbie Wright, Timmy Richardson, Tim Tow- nley, Rita Pruitt, Mark Harris, Colene Munsey, Charlie Brown, Cris Riddle, Mary Pruett, Kevin Cox. Angels aren't we? Marilyn Penley, Patty Hylton, Jerri Owens, Rhonda Ellison, Lucy Muncy, Debbie Dillow, Dreama McPeak, Teresa Tolbert, Kim Townley, Colene Munsey. Skipping Class. Colene Mun- sey, Teresa Tolbert Lights, Camera, Action. Randy Strock, Charlie Brown, Mr. Bunyan and TV Camera- men. FBLA on Election Day. Rhonda Etter, Rhonda Ellison, Juanita Harris, Debbie Atwell, Roberta Young, Mary Pruett, Colene Munsey. That's really disgusting. Mark Harris, Marige Sheppard, Cris Riddle, Karen Harden, Colene Munsey. Just taking one day at a time. Charlie Brown, Linda Atwell, Randy Strock. Asleep on the job. Rhonda Ellison, Kim Townley Candids — 13 Sponsored by . .. Jo Neel, Wendi Price, Bob FBLA Strutters at Dance-a-thon for March of Dimes — Tommy Clark, Hylton, Lyle Muncy Randy Strock, Charlie Brown, Roberta Young ye ‘ PUL Ph al . oC ! aes. ] a —_ SS : Bunny hopping through U.S. History! Rhonda Etter, Bob Hylton, Dawn Pruitt, Pam Melvin, Delisa Miller, Sheri Sheri Tolbert, Jo Neel, Lora Groseclose, Sharon Conley, Tolbert, Brad Dillow, Debbie Atwell Terri Price, Wendi Price, Edwina Stowers Lyle Muncy, Martin Vineyard, Tina Sonja Chewning and Kathy Putman, Ritchie Havens maneuver the see-saw. acti Lynn Tate, Mike Umbarger, Mike Smelser, Laura Cochran, Shauun Neal, Angie Thompson Fourth graders involved in the learn- ing process. Second grade takes time out for fun. Clinton Kegley, Patricia Stowers, Alison King, Angel Underwood, Sherri Shewey 14 — Candids A Time For Sharing A ng i i 2 Mike Smelser, Sharon Simmons, Mark Compton, Paul Dillow, Tammy Cline, Mike Thompson, Colene Munsey, John Muncy, Delisa Miller, Richard Turner. Vs oh : Js Beth Tibbs, Jeff Shelton, Jimmy Barker, Juanita Harris. Bob Atwell, Lora Groseclose, Delisa Miller, Debbie Dillow, Jimmy Barker, Charlie Brown, Susan Kegley, Kevin Cox, Lucy Munch Sharing is fun when it’s the FBLA March of Dimes Dance- a-thon. FBLA’ers danced in the halls, during class, and at the afternoon school dance on February 5, 1981. With deter- mination these students sought the support of the com- munity, businesses, and individuals to help in the March of Dimes drive. The class collecting the most was Mrs. Bailey’s first grade and they were honored with entertainment and refreshments by the FBLA. Who’s the fairest of them all? Students and faculty chose Tammy Cline as their Sweetheart Queen on February 6, 1981, with second and third places going to Sharon Simmons and Lora Groseclose. Each organization sponsored a can- didate and secret ballots determined the winner. The Sweetheart Dance was sponsored by the Pep Club. Lora Groseclose, Sweetheart Queen Tammy Cline, Sharon Simmons ) q Mark Compton and Robin Underwood exchange small talk while dancing. CANDIDATES (sponsor) AND ESCORTS: Tammy Cline (Varsity Cheerleaders), Paul Dillow, Wanda Bevil (French), Mark Com- pton, Gebie Clark (FBLA), Jon Braithwaite, Kaye Cox (Jr. Beta), Jeff Cassell, Debbie Dillow (Band), Jimmy Barker, Lora Groseclose (SCA), Bob Atwell, Susan Kegley (Annual), Charlie Brown, Delisa Miller (FFA), Richard Turner, Lucy Muncy (Pep), Kevin Cox, Colene Munsey (Sr. Beta), John Muncy, Wendi Price. (Newspaper), Mike Thompson, Margie Sheppard (Chorus), Joey Bane, Sharon Simmons (FHA), Mike Smelser, Charity Young (JV Cheerleaders), Cecil Compton. Sweetheart Dance — 15 Patty Crowned Queen BHS‘s annual Homecoming, sponsored by the senior class, was held on January 9. The crowning of the queen, selected by popular vote, began the evening. Students then danced the night away to music provided by A W productions. CANDIDATES AND ESCORTS Patty Smith—Arnie Wimmer Becky Umbarger—Mark Compton Mary Ann Cochran—Jeff Cassell Paula Mustard—Terry Umbarger Glenda Conley—Larry Newberry Kim Kidd—Dave Thomas Karen Hounshell—Joey Bane Carla Morehead—Marty Wolfe Patty Hylton—Mike Sarver Marilyn Penley—Randy Strock Kim Townley—Todd Hoge Patty Hylton 1981 Homecoming Queen 2 Saas The lively sounds of A W productions put bodies in mo- tion. c The candidates and their escorts await the announcement of the winners. 16 — Homecoming The Chosen Few “You see, Karen, she did it like this.’ Tim Richardson explains to Rex Winesett finds Mr. Dodson’s govern- Karen Hounshell how Mrs. Carney got in the Pepsi can. ment class fascinating! “How's that again?’ Ruth Havens, Betty Parker, Sue Catterton, Randy Strock, and Chris Bird at the fair booth. Mun ¥ = hit gasee- That's the biggest tobacco worm _ If you think it’s easy, you try ‘I have to sell these tickets before four o'clock. They're 50¢, we ever saw! Mark Compton at _ it! Jeff Cassell, Jimmy Harper, andI only have two more.’’ Roberta Young selling raffle the fair. Mike Sarver tickets at the fair. Candids — 17 Festivities For Miulti-talented Candidates Debbie Dillow, Linda Atwell, and Lucy Muncy entertain with their trio of “The Rose”. Marilyn Penley taking a bow. The Price Family entertains with country and gospel flair through voice and instrumental selections. Hazel, Randy, Terri, and Wendi Price. 18 — Miss Echo TEHRITOR Choir selects ‘‘Tragedy’’ - FRONT ROW: Mrs. Greene, Cathy Morehead, Renee Thompson, Lucy Muncy, Karen Harden, Margie Sheppard, Colene Munsey. 2ND ROW: Chris Riddle, Charity Young, Linda Atwell, Patty Hylton, Marilyn Penley. 3RD Row: Lisa Sarver, Roberta Young, Joey Bane, Cliff Pauley Multi-talented is a word defined by Webster as “‘having great diversity.” Not only did the 1981 Miss Echo can- didates have to be multi-talented, they also had to play roles of slaesman, Miss Congeniality, and bookeeper. Karen Harden, senior candidate, showed her knack in the above qualifications by selling 142 annuals and was declared Miss Echo on Sep- tember 26 during Miss Echo Day festivities. Colene Munsey and Marilyn Penley introduced the candidates and partici- pants. Performers not pictured were Roberta Young and Laura Cochran. The Echo Staff “hams it up” with a skit entitled ‘“We’re the Bland Staffers’. Kim Townley, Rhonda Do-bee-Do-bee-Do Mr. Ellison, Charlie Brown, Teresa Tolbert, Gebie Clark, Mary Pruett, Susan Kegley, Randy Strock, and Thompson. Patty Hylton. CANDIDATES AND ESCORTS: Gretchen Carleson, Tommy Clark; Linda Atwell, Kevin Cox; Karen Harden, John Muncy; Edwina Stowers, Timmy Richardson; Sue Smith, Barry Underwood. “This Moment In Time” (y Stephanie Danko Sheri Woody Delisa Miller Little Miss Bland County 1980 Miss Bland County 1980 Junior Miss Bland County 1980 What comes in all ages, sizes, and shapes? The con- testants in the annual Bland County beauty pageants. On March 21 and 22 eighty-two young ladies vied for the top honors in three different categories. Patty Chewning served as mistress of ceremonies. Entertainment consisted of a dancing duo — Mary Pruett and Patty Hylton; vocal selections by Wendi Price, Ila Conley, Fred Simpkins, David Tibbs, Debbie Burton; instrumentals by Rhonda Etter and Lori Gib- son; and a routine by the Rocky Gap Cheerleaders. Miss Bland County Contestants: Gebie Clark, Sharon Conley, Debbie Dillow | 7 wR ‘YR ee [| : JUNIOR MISS CONTESTANTS Delisa Miller, Tammy Gravley, Lisa Gravley, Kim Danner, Teresa Richardson, Kitten Richardson, Lori Neal, Cathy Morehead, Janet Millirons 20 — Miss Bland County i MISS BLAND COUNTY CONTESTANTS JUNIOR MISS CONTESTANTS Terri Price, Betty Parker, Jo Neel Shirley Wolfe, Debbie Wright Linda Ellison, Kim Danner, Tammy Cline ot “ rs | d ’. or tT 4 a (ESE Aid yy J — � ——s� $ —_ O LITTLE MISS CONTESTANTS Becky Hess, Kathy Wynn, Pammy Wright, Tonya Smith, Tresila Sink, Vickie Sarver, Carrie Riley, Jessica O’Brien, Stephanie Danko, Kathy Childress, Amy Bradshaw Ann Dunn Nancy Compton Debbie Shockley Miss Bland County 1973 Miss Bland County 1971 Miss Bland County 1972 Miss Bland County — 21 SOMETIMES WHEN WE TOUCH Amidst flashing lights and disco sounds, the Junior-Senior Prom got un- derway on May 10, 1980 at the Wytheville Recreational Center. All the secrets of many months planning un- folded. The room overflowed with fluffy clouds, angel hair and glittering streamers everywhere. The theme, ‘Sometimes When We Touch” came to life in our make believe world of fantasy and delight. Mr. Jim Wolford provided the music, setting the mood for the evening until our dream world ended and the Prom 1980 became history. Randy Strock entranced by Prom magic. Phil Peery contented between Lora Groseclose, Jerri Owens Tim Richardson hands out senior The theme ‘Sometimes When We Touch,” is revealed to all. Presiding are Susan gifts. Kegley and Rhonda Ellison as DJ Jim Wolford sits back and enjoys it all. Between dances and waiting to hear the announcement of Queen and King, the crowd is quiet and subdued. 22 — Junior-Senior Prom UPPER LEFT: Debbie Atwell and Lisa Wood replenish the food and punch bowl. UPPER RIGHT: Queen Anita Rankin and King Joey Pauley Seniors decide on pictures—Geraldine Faulkner, Jay Hoge, Rhonda Ginger McPeak recognizes Winesett, Donna Webb, Steve Faulkner. seniors with individual gifts. Relaxing and enjoying the Prom—Cliff Walker, Lisa Pruitt, He thinks it’s just punch! Charlie Brown Rita Pruitt, Mike Lucas. and Jon Braithwaite Junior-Senior Prom — 23 wT ae SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Teresa Tolbert, treasurer: Susan t t . Kegley, secretary; Patty Hylton, vice-president; Mike Sarver, ; president. ' : i V. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: BOTTOM — Jo Neel, presi- dent; Jeff Cassell, vice-president; TOP — Karen Hounshell, treasurer; Gebie Clark, secretary; Jimmy Harper, reporter. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Barry Un- derwood, president; Linda Atwell, vice-president; Todd Taylor, secretary-treasurer. EIGHTH-GRADE CLASS OFFICERS: BOTTOM — Jimmy Barker, parliamen- tarian; Shawna Carr, treasurer; Dreama Underwood, secretary; Arnie Wimmer, vice-president; Becky Umbarger, presi- dent. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Mary Anne Cochran, vice-president; Cecil Compton, president; Linda Ellison, reporter; Rita Lambert, secretary- treasurer. 24 — Class Officers Student Div. — 25 gold so fair. ma=-roon and To Se Y — A i Re _ Y) SO cole ors x the oS = WSN RRS ROMS = PERRY Robert Clay Atwell Jon Edward Braithwaite Charles William Brown “Bob” “Jon” “Charlie” Eleanor Frances Bruce Ricky Lynn Burcham Ruby Darlene Burcham ‘Eleanor’ “Ricky” “Darlene” Robin Sue Catterton Pamela Kay Clemons Kevin Glen Cox “Sue” “Pam” “Kevin” 26 — Seniors Duane Calvin Davis, Jr. Angela Dawn Dillow Debra Lynn Dillow “Calvin” “Angie” “Debbie”’ Rhonda Faye Ellison Karen Faye Harden Mark Vincent Harris “Rhonda” “Karen”’ “Mark” Kathy Caroline Havens Patricia Evelyn Hylton Susan Kaye Kegley “Kathy” “Patty” “Susan”’ Seniors — 27 Robert Michael Lambert Michael Udell Mallory Dreama Gayle McPeak “Bobby” Mike’ “Dreama”’ Ginger Dawn Kent McPeak John Minor Muncy Lucy Moore Muncy “Ginger”’ “Stick” “Lucy” Ardelia Colene Munsey James Mark Mustard Robert Allen Mustard “Colene’’ “Mark” “ Allen’’ 28 — Seniors Jerri Kathleen Owens Betty Jo Parker Jerry David Pauley ‘Jerri’ “Betty” “Jerry” Phillip Lawrence Peery Marilyn Vanessa Penley Mary Lynn Pruett “Phil” “Hoot” “Mary” Lisa Marie Pruitt Rita Jane Pruitt Cris Noel Riddle wigas “Rita” “Gris; Seniors — 29 Timothy Lewis Richardson Michael Douglas Sarver Margie Ann Sheppard Tim’ “Mike” ““Margie”’ Randall Mitchell Strock Tony Wayne Taylor Darrell Linton Tibbs “Randy” “Tony” Darrell’ Teresa Lynn Tolbert Kimberly Denise Townley Mary Etta Umbarger “Teresa” “Kim” “Mary Etta”’ 30 — Seniors Shirley Marie Wolfe ‘Shirley’ William Thomas Wynn “Billy” “Somebody please buy this food, I’m tired looking at it.’ Margie Sheppard Debra Lynn Wright “Debbie” Roberta Faith Young “Roberta” ‘I just wear these for looks.’’ Mr. Bunyan “T never want to see another hot dog or hamburger,” seniors said af- ter three days and nights of mustard and mayonnaise coated fingers. Hard work and per- severance at the fair booth netted a tidy sum toward the anticipated “senior trip.” ‘And I thought the senior year was supposed to be easy.” Seniors this year found more involvement and committment required to meet their goals. Our lives revolved around clubs, academics, sports, politics and dating. We, the senior class of 1981, ex- press our appreciation to our spon- sor, Mr. L.P. Bunyan, for his guidance through our high school years. He has led us through many rocky paths. He started us out with an empty bank account, and with many projects and hours of hard labor and planning, developed it into enough to cover our expenses on our senior trip. Our class has worked hard, but we could never have made it alone. “Thanks, Mr. Bunyan.” Sarah Marie Wynn “Sarah” Seniors — 31 32 — Juniors Not at the Top, Debbie Atwell Joey Bane Mike Barker Richard Bartleson Shelia Carroll Jeff Cassell Dorie Catterton Gebie Clark Gerald Clemons Mark Compton Becky Conley Sharon Conley Joey Crockett Paul Dillow Norman Dillow fae. But Climbing Rhonda Etter Bobby Fulford Laura Gordon Lucy Gray Lora Groseclose Juanita Harris Jimmy Harper Todd Hoge Karen Hounshell Tim Karns Lisa King Mark King Bobby King Becky Lambert Paul Lucas Juniors — 33 Looks Like We’re Pam Melvin Connie Millirons Carla Morehead Teresa Morehead Jo Neel Danny Newberry Dawn Newberry Larry Newberry Mark Newberry Marq Newberry Cliff Pauley Terri Price Sylvia Ramsey Johnny Sarver Tammy Smelser 34 — Juniors Making It Rusty Wright Troy Wright Desperately in need or money to help finance the prom ... but too chicken to rob a bank .. . the Junior Class participated in many money- making activities throughout the year. The first project was a raffle during the Bland County Fair. To further their goal, candy was sold. While the class of ‘82 was not earning money, they were preparing for their PSAT’s and SAT’s. Along with studying and prom preparations, the class also found time to relax and have fun. Edwina Stowers Thomas Stowers Billy Talbert Dave Thomas Sheri Tolbert Mike Umbarger Rex Winesett Chris Wright Eric Wright Juniors —— 35 Sophomores — ‘Feeling While not being bombed out from the smell of formaldehyde from biology class, sophomores stay busy with money-making projects. Raffling an AM FM tape player and radio and sponsoring community bake sales comprise service projects. Sophomore class members also play a big role in extra-curricular activities. Many boys play on the JV basketball team and the tenth grade girls also take an active part in athletics. ad Linda Atwell Ricky Baker Charlie Bane Jane Banes Wanda Bevil Tommy Clark Glenda Conley Thomas Dillow James Farris Bobby Gordon Tammy Gravley Lechia Hager Joyce Harper Melissa Havens Kim Kidd Tony Lambert 36 — Sophomores A Tiny Bit Bigger” Valerie Lambert Becky McPeak Connie Nelson Brian Pauley Wendi Price Harvey Pruett Wallace Rankin Lisa Sarver Donna Shelton Elbert Shelton Anna Tate Todd Taylor Lonnie Thomas Barry Underwood Bryan Underwood Tracey Walker Mark Woolwine Cindy Wright Rita Wright Charity Young Sophomores — 37 Marsha Agee Joyce Alexander Sonja Asbury Sandy Bane Lynn Banes Laymond Barger Eddie Baxley Tonnie Carver Andrea Cassell Melanie Cassell Dee Clemons Co Melba Clemons Tammy Cline Mary Anne Cochran Cecil Compton Sherry Conley Kaye Cox Steve Cox 38 — Freshmen Donna Dalton Alex Davis Libby Dent Eric Ellison Linda Ellison David Etter Geoff Fanning John Farlow Becky Farmer Winifred Foglesong Rick Goins Sammy Groseclose Mike Hall C.W. Havens Tracy Hylton Kandy Kent Vicky Kincaid Donna Lambert Freshmen — 39 40 — Freshmen Rita Lambert Jeanie Mallory Ricky McKinney Kathy Melvin Gary Nelson Cathy Morehead Dawn Morehead Brian Mustard Paula Mustard Tim Neal Joey Newberry James Nunley Todd Parker Ricky Pruitt Sarah Pruitt Barbara Ramsey Sharon Simmons Mike Smelser Ninth Settles Into High School Scene Cramming for exams, getting involved in cheerleading, newspaper, tennis, and volleyball . . . such is the life of Freshmen at BHS. This is really a bigger step up the ladder than becoming a high schooler in the 8th grade. No longer is one known as a punky little squirt, but is actually treated as a real live student. For the first time one feels comfortable in the high school scene, and can really get into the spirit of BHS as a doer instead of being a watchful by- stander. Being a freshman can really keep one busy ... but, just wait until next year! Sue Smith Anita Stowers Donna Strock Billy Taylor Renee Thompson Sandy Tolbert Beth Tibbs Terry Umbarger Jeff Vineyard Bridget Wright Dwayne Wright Sheila Wright Wesley Wright David Yates Gary Young Freshmen — 41 Pre-Freshmen Karen Asbury Jimmy Barker Arthur Bartleson David Braithwaite Jimmy Mac Brown Tania Burcham Gretchen Carlsen = Barbara Carpenter Shawna Carr Tammy Carroll Julia Clemons Lonnie Clemons Matt Clemons Dreama Cox Greg Davis Jasper Davis John Dillow Ronnie Dillow Doug Farlow Pam Farmer Ricky Faulkner Tina Fulford Gina Groseclose Helen Hamblin Norma Harden 42 — Eighth Grade Endure Adjustment Matt Harman Sammy King Delisa Miller Marci Newberry Bruce Shelton Charlotte Harris JoAnn Matz Lisa Morehead Mike Perkins Jeff Shelton Terry Hubble Vanessa McKinney Packy Morehead Kitten Richardson Debbie Simmons Marty Hutchins Marty McPeak Mitch Munsey Teresa Richardson Patti Smith Annette King Mike Melvin Lori Neal Stina Rosenberry Regina Stansell Eighth Grade — 43 Eighth What class is always last in the lunchline, locks keys in their lockers, actually takes showers in physical education? Eighth graders, of course!! Sixty-four pre-freshmen were added to the high school population this year under the guidance of Mrs. Kaye Mabe, sponsor. 44 — Eighth Grade Betty Tibbs Greg Tolbert Chuck Turner Richard Turner Becky Umbarger Susie Umbarger Dreama Underwood Lisa Waddle Debbie Warden Arnie Wimmer Artie Wolfe Tammy Wolfe Glenn Young Digging for gold? Drema Cox, JoAnn Matz, Pam Farmer and Delisa Miller, laying rock. Seventh Tops Totem Pole Growing up, having respon- sibilities, and receiving education are the main goals of seventh graders. They are saying good-by to elemen- tary years and are looking forward to many future years in high school. CLASS OFFICERS. Ben Dillow — president, Kenny Froy — vice-president, Shawn Neel — secretary-reporter, Ryland Wade — treasurer, Jeri Mustard and Angie Thompson — song leaders, Lynn Tate — county council. — Everett Baxley David Blankenship Kim Boardwine Laura Cochran Jeff Cox Glenn Davis Timmy Davis Joe DeWilde Ben Dillow Kenny Froy Sara Gilliam Tracy Kegley Gene Lambert Teresa Miller Gary Mustard Jeri Mustard Shaunn Neel Eddie Price Angela Strock Lynne Tate Dennie Taylor Angela Thompson Ryland Wade Tracy Wolfe Robert Wynn Seventh Grade — 45 Seventh Looks Ahead Learning, growing and discovering new things are a part of the lives of the sixth and seventh graders. They become active in safety patrol and high school activities such as pep rallies, school dances, and band par- ticipation. CLASS OFFICERS: Sherri Wimmer — president, Pam Davis — vice-president, Steve Fanning — Secretary, Becky Melvin — Treasurer, Ronnie Clemons Pamela Davis Barry Dillow Steve Fanning Lisa Gravely Jimmy Harden Billy King Denise King Becky Melvin Leanna Mustard Tammy Mustard Terry Mustard Wendell Parker Carla Pauley Brian Perkins Donna Richardson Ernie Shelton Michael Shelton Eric Strock Lisa Talbert , Ve vk = bh ewe ba BAAN Mf Eric Taylor Elizabeth Umbarger Sherri Wimmer Melissa Yates 46 — Sixth and Seventh Grade Polishing the Routine When combining the Michael Shawn Compton skills involved in square May 19, 1969 — July 10, 1980 dancing, sampling foreign foods while quipping their A sixth grader, Shawn was the only ; lingo, mixing exponents son of Allen Dean Compton and | = | with do-re-me, one finds a Patricia Compton Mitchell. To family typical sixth grader. and friends he epitomized the all- American boy — involved in rock music, 4-H, fishing, hunting, motor- cycling, little league basketball and baseball. Phillip Bogle Kim Danner Darnell Davis Lisa Davis Onie Davis Amy Drummond Tammy Haga Bob Hylton Samantha Hylton Robert Janney Ricky Kent Idette King John King Rusty King LaMoore Muncy Lyle Muncy Lori Nelson Regina Paris Dawn Pruitt Carrie Shelton Leon Sink Ervin Sparks Timmy Thompson Hope Townley Mike Townley Tony Yates Sixth Grade — 47 Action Spotlight Bottom: Curtis Taylor, Pam Dillow, Jamie Barnett, Dawn Dillow, Todd Steffey. Top: Brian Townley, Brad Dillow, Bryan Townley, Roberta Kegley, Ritchie Havens, Mike Hounshell, Bobby Hale. These Fifth graders have come to life in participating in the annual Field Day events. This is the time to feel important, and get further involved in school activities. Angela Atwell Billy Burton Bradley Davis Freda Davis Wayne Davis Tammy Davis Brad Dillow Dawn Dillow Pam Dillow Bobby Hale Leroy Hamblin Mark Hamblin Ritchie Havens Mike Hounshell Roberta Kegley Ronnie King Shannon King Scott Lambert Terry Lang Janet Millirons Sarah Newberry Gerhard Schoenthal Jennifer Stafford Todd Steffey Curtis Taylor Bryan Townley Martin Vineyard Samatha Yates 48 — Fifth Grade Actively Involved a rar “s Doug Boardwine Jamie Chewning Sonya Chewning David Danner Kathy Kidd Deana Lakey Robert Lambert John Melvin Heath Muncy Aaron Newberry Kari Paciga Mark Shelton Tammy Swanson Brian Townley Mark Vineyard Robbie Waddle Donna Warden Fourth and fifth graders finally get the chance to branch out and prove themselves. At this point in their school life, they are permitted to participate in 4-H, band and the Honor Roll for the first time. Amanda Baxley Chip Bird Junior Blevins Tiffany Bowen Kevin Cox Santa Fe Davis Randy Dillow Mike Fanning Cheryl Graham David Mutter Chippie Nelson Mike Nelson Shawn Nelson Julie Pauley Lori Perkins Sammy Simmons Tonya Smith John Stafford Sarah Strock Ellis Wade Rusty Warden Fifth Fourth — 49 The lives of 2nd and 3rd graders revolve around multiplication and cur- sive writing. Mrs. Margie Powers’ class also has time for plays and time to watch “Electric Company” on TV once a week. Julie Baxley Alan Cassell Randy Clemons Ruth Dunn Amy Haga Brian Hall Charlie Hall Rita Hamblin Rachel Havens Donna Lambert Tonya Looney John Michael Mustard Jessica O’Brien Wendi Pettrey John Simmons Alan Taylor Brian Toler Randy Townley Robby Brown Chad Chandler Pam Chewning Brent Davis Chris Dillow Mary Echols Jimmy Graham Dusty King Eugene King é Travis Munsey — | % Allan Newberry April Newberry a] s. Jennifer Simms Tresila Sink Heather Smith Sammy Steffey Chad Thompson Becky Winesett 50 — Second Third Future Leaders Mrs. June Miller’s 3rd graders take part in reading contests and bulletin board preparation. They also learn the days of the week, the months, and beginning division. Exploring Big Ideas Oh, how important second graders feel. They learn writing sentences with cursive writing. They also read stories and start their multiplication tables. Indeed the second grade is a great jump from the first. Rusty Bird Bobby Boardwine Tina Brown David Chandler Lillie Bea Davis Michael Dillow Eric Faulkner Amanda Harden Tina Johnston Clinton Kegley Alison King David King Teresa Lester Rusty Meadows Miracle Mitchem Marshall Schoenthal Sheri Shewey Shane Smelser Patrick Smith Patricia Stowers David Strock Crystal Tibbs Angel Underwood Second Grade — 51 Bigger And Better Just a little less bewildered than last year, the first grader is off and running toward bigger and better things such as learn- ing to read, building writing skills, becoming ar- tists and working with numbers. Enjoying games at their leisure are: Sarah Umbarger, Sammy Dent, Jason Hall, Colby Taylor, Hope Pike, Sarah Thompson, Jeana Dalton. Shannon Atwell Becky Bird Shelly Bowles Heather Burton William Clemons Patricia Corder Angela Dalton Jeana Dalton Rachel Davis Robert Davis Ginger Dillow Kandi Farley Chery] Hall Jason Hall Tina Hounshell Heather Olinger Kevin Pauley Hope Pike Heather Saunders Angela Stowers Julie Strock Forrest Taylor Sarah Thompson Sarah Umbarger Holly Warden Donna Wiley Robin Yates 52 — First Grade A New Day in a New World ’ _ eha ee Pr ee Up the stairway of life we climb, following footsteps left behind. LEFT PHOTO: Scarecrow visits kindergarten room. Kindergarten enjoys cafeteria lunch in above photo. AS Chris Bowles Danny Bowles Sheree Burton Michael Cochran Carl Davis Jamie Dunn Jeremiah Gibson Mary Margaret Gibson Stephanie Goins Tracy Hall Pamela Harden Rebecca Mallory Angel Mitchem Chad Morehead Matthew Newberry Bridgette Penley Nathan Romano Robert Sexton Cathy Shewey Travis Simmons Jimmy Sparks Jason Stafford Stacy Tibbs Crystal Thompson Douglas Wiley Kindergarten — 53 The Special Education Class, under the guidance of Ms. Horton and Ms. Smith, kept very busy during the year. Some of the activities they enjoyed are: FHA, 4-H, classroom parties, special olympics and main streaming. Donna Alexandra Cindy Blevins Lola Blevins Tammy Blevins Eddie Carpenter Wayne Colley Roscoe Davis Tony Dent Jeff Gwynn Emmett Kelly Jack Knight Micheal McPeak Billy Mutter Patty Mutter Henry Nash Regina Ramsey Lee Steffey Betsy Yates 54 — Special Education a, - ) Zs : ; PR ORGANIZATIONS “Making School Days Brighter FRONT ROW: Roberta Young, Eleanor Bruce, Shirley Wolfe, Rita Pruitt, Pam Clemons, Marilyn Penley, Colene Munsey; 2ND ROW: Karen Hounshell, Kim Townley, Lora Groseclose, Mary Pruett, Jerri Owens, Lisa Pruitt, Randy Strock; 3RD ROW: Edwina Stowers, Sheri Tolbert, Geneva Clark, Lucy Gray, Rhonda Ellison, Juanita Harris, Mike Barker, Jimmy Harper; 4TH ROW: Laura Gordon, Jo Neel, Pam Melvin, Dave Thomas, Charles Brown, Tammy Smelser, Mike Umbarger; 5TH ROW: Teresa Tolbert, Marquis Newberry, Karen Harden, Margie Sheppard, Mark Newberry, Jeff Cassell, Johnny Sarver, Susan Kegley, and Kevin Cox. ef fFTO ey teas th WE “T’ll hold back that Crowd!”’ states Charlie Brown OFFICERS: Charles Brown, president; Margie Sheppard, vice- to helpers Lisa Pruitt and Colene Munsey. president; Colene Munsey, secretary; Randy Strock, treasurer. SENIOR BETA SPONSOR: Mrs. Janet Faulkner Betas preparing for the State Convention. 56 — Senior Beta and Our Paths Lighter’ Every organization has a cause for being, a goal to achieve. Beta members are a guide to youth, a beacon in the night. They promote scholarship, leadership, and good citizenship. The Beta Club has taken the responsibility of forming a Jr. Beta club consisting of members of the freshman and sophomore classes. Being prospective members of the Senior Beta Club, they are encouraged to be industrious, honest, just, and accept greater responsibilities. “We shall strive with our minds alert to understanding, and our hands ready to perform promptly and fully the tasks that may come our way.” OFFICERS: Todd Taylor, president; Kaye Cox, vice-president; Donna Lambert, secretary; Linda Atwell, treasurer. “Just look at that delicious candy JR. BETA SPONSOR: Mr. Fred bar.” states Kevin Cox to Junior Simpkins Betas. FRONT ROW: Winifred Fogelson, Donna Shelton, Kim Kidd, Gary Young, Lonnie Thomas, Wendi Price, Tammy Cline, Donna Lambert. SECOND ROW: Melanie Cassell, Sarah Pruitt, Sonja Asbury, Anita Stowers, Andrea Cassell, Sue Smith. THIRD ROW: Joyce Alexan- der, Bridget Wright, Donna Strock, Todd Taylor, Donna Dalton, Kaye Cox, Linda Ellison. FOURTH ROW: Charity Young, Barry Underwood, Linda Atwell, Valerie Lambert, Rita Lambert, Mary Ann Cochran, Eric Ellison. BACK ROW: Tommy Clark, Terry Umbarger, Mark Woolwine, Sammy Groseclose, Bobby Gordon, Steve Cox. Junior Beta — 57 Newspaper Generates Interest The Hilltop News consists of 20 members who work to cover school events fully and reflect concerns of students. They also maintain a balance of entertainment and signifi- cant stories and cover events outside of the school. The staff writes the ar- ticles, plans pages, types final copy, and duplicates and distributes the paper. Each year the paper is entered in VHSL Publications Competition. For the past four years The Hilltop News has placed first in this contest. The paper is commended for upholding the rating even though the size and location of the school limit its production. A traffic jam in the business room doorway on deadline date for newspaper! NEWSPAPER STAFF — TOP — Wendi Price; Debbie Dillow, Sonja Asbury, Andrea Cassell, Sharon Conley, Rhonda Etter, Paul Lucas, Terri Price, Rita Pruitt, Tommy Clark, Joyce Alexan- der, Charlie Brown, Sheri Tolbert, Lucy Muncy and Jimmy Harper Page editors with performing arts! Todd Taylor — sports; Susan Kegley — news; Jimmy Harper — editorial; Rhonda Ellison — grade; and Patty Hylton — feature. “But I thought you had the key to the paper supply!’’ Sponsors — Jessie Kegley and Janet Faulkner. Teresa Tolbert and Rhonda Ellison hit the keyboards! 58 — Newspaper RIGHT Teresa Tolbert — editor, always has her neck in a noose when trying to meet final newspaper dealines. FBLA Leads The Way fe 1 nM ag Le After officially organizing in ame | October 1979, the Future Business Leaders of America, a business oriented chapter, par- ticipated in enough activities to earn an honor chapter. During the school year, the Bland Chapter of FBLA attended regional meetings in Radford, participated in competitive events, collected money for the March of Dimes, gave socials, held a Christmas Party for han- dicapped children and sold M M’s as the money-making project. Debbie Atwell, Juanita Harris, Rhonda Etter, Rhonda Ellison holding March of Dimes drive. FRONT ROW — Debbie Atwell, Dawn Newberry SECOND ROW — Juanita Harris, Rhonda Ellison, Lucy Gray, Edwina Stowers, Lisa Sarver, Rex Winesett, Jimmy Harper, Jon Terri Price, Wendi Price, Sharon Conley THIRD ROW — Pam Melvin, Lora Braithwaite, John King FBLA ‘ers selling of- Groseclose, Sheri Tolbert, Gebie Clark, Rhonda Etter, Rita Pruitt, Charlie fice supplies Brown BACK ROW — Karen Hounshell, Jo Neel, Mrs. Jessie Kegley, spon- sor, Jon Braithwaite, Tommy Clark, Mr. Richard Havens, sponsor, Randy Strock, Jimmy Harper. OFFICERS: STANDING — Rhonda Ellison — president, Joey Crockett, Debbie Atwell, Lora Groseclose, Wendi Price — vice president, Gebie Clark — secretary, Thomas Stowers FBLA’ers selling office supplies FBLA — 59 SEATED — Rhonda Etter — treasurer, Sharon Conley — = historian, Terri Price — reporter, Randy Strock — parliamentari Council Builds Interest The Student Council Association is dedicated to keeping the Student body on top of school events. Students elect the SCA Council every fall after a week of campaigning and speeches. Those elected serve as democratic process of government. Ms. Mary Greever sponsors the SCA. She is dedicated to working with the officers in planning the annual Christmas program, holding mock elections, and upholding the standards in Government the student government and give stu- of student life. dents a chance to experience the FRONT ROW: Karen Hounshell, Kim Townley, Lora Groseclose, Mary Pruett, Rita Lambert, Kaye Cox. SECOND ROW: Edwina Stowers, Sheri Tolbert, Lucy Gray, Patty Smith, Jimmy Barker, Lisa King. BACK ROW: Becky McPeak, Terry Umbarger, Mike Umbarger, John Muncy, Charlie Brown, President elect Mary Pruett and sponsor, Ms. Greever, work diligently on making plans for the Christmas program. FRONT ROW: Mary Pruett — president; Lora Groseclose — vice- president; Edwina Stowers — secretary; Karen Hounshell — treasurer, BACK ROW: Kaye Cox — reporter; Rita Lambert — chaplain; Jimmy Barker and Patty Smith — sergeants-at-arms. ; 60 — SCA The Echo Staff Gives Debut of ‘81 STAFF. FRONT ROW: Patty Hylton, Charlie Brown and Kim Tow- nley. BA CK ROW: Marilyn Penley and Randy Strock ADVISOR: Betsy Newberry BUSINESS STAFF: Geneva Clark, Colene Munsey, Karen Harden, and Rhonda Ellison Echo Staff — 61 Canada Trip Sparks Interest Le Circle de francais is a club for those students who are dedicated to the French language. During each meeting, the students are requested to speak French. This year’s club consists of 32 members headed by Mrs. Cheryl Unaberge: Mrs. Cheryl Umberger, Wanda Bevill, Karen Harden, Margie Sheppard, SPONSOR. and Mrs. Umberger are up to their desk tops in candy money. The members display their language fluency by perform- ing at various P.T.A. meetings, school assemblies, and concerts throughout the year. They also make an annual field trip to Hollins College for a French performance. ile IS an Teresa Tolbert, Sheri Tolbert, Pam Melvin, Wendi Price. The French Club has been busy, busy, busy selling candy and T-shirts, holding dinners, and other fund raisers for their trip to Canada. OFFICERS: Wendi Price — reporter, Karen Hounshell _ | FRONT ROW: Sandy Bane, Shawna Carr, Joyce Alexander. secretary-treasurer, Laura Gordon — vice-president, and Jon © SECOND ROW: John Sarver, Laura Gordon, Paul Lucas, Lon- Braithwaite — president. nie Thomas, Wanda Bevil, Edwina Stowers, Donna Strock. THIRD ROW: Karen Hounshell, Jimmy Harper, Lisa Pruitt, Teresa Tolbert, Pam Melvin, Sarah Pruitt, Randy Strock, Wendi Price, Todd Taylor, Mary Pruett, Sheri Tolbert, Gebie Clark, Sonja Asbury. BACK ROW: Margie Sheppard, Karen Harden, Bryan Underwood, Charlie Brown, Jon Braithwaite, Barry Un- 62 — French derwood, Linda Atwell, Lucy Muncy, Jo Neel. Spending hours planning, making decorations, and organizing com- D ] 1 mitees for the Christmas Party, eve oping. Mother-Daughter Banquet, and the annual Miss Bland County Beauty fe) ] 1e and Pageant are some of the activities that the Future Homemakers of America are working toward. PALA Libby Faulkner presents a program on hair styling at one of the monthly meetings. OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Eleanor Bruce — presi- dent, Carla Morehead — 1st vice-president, Sylvia Ramsey — 2nd vice-president, Colene Munsey — secretary, Teresa Morehead — treasurer. BACK ROW: Debbie Dillow — recreation leader, Sonja Asbury — historian, Donna Dalton — reporter, Joyce Alexander — historian, Cindy Wright — chaplain. 3RD YEAR. FRONT ROW: Lynn Banes, Cindy Wright, Tammy Gravley, Sharon Simmons, Tracy Walker, Kandy Kent, Marsha Agee, Rita Wright, Shelia Carroll. BACK ROW: Sandy Tolbert, Carla Morehead, Lechia Hager. Teresa Morehead, Connie Millirons, Becky Lambert, Donna Shelton. Mrs. Betty Mun- sey and Mrs. Shelia Richardson supervise the Home Economic classes. 2ND YEAR. FRONT ROW: Colene Munsey, Debbie Dillow, Kim Kidd, Rita Lambert, Mary Anne Cochran, Donna Dalton, Becky McPeak, Shelia Wright. BACK ROW: Barbara Ramsey, Dawn Morehead, Sonja Asbury, Joyce Alexander, Bridget Wright, Sylvia Ramsey, Melanie Cassell, Winifred Foglesong, Connie Nelson. 1ST YEAR. FRONT ROW: Lisa Morehead, Charlotte Harris, Becky Conley, Andrea Cassell. SECOND ROW: Donna Strock, Kitten Richardson, Teresa Richardson, Annette King, Glenda Conley, Renee Thompson, Debbie Wright. BACK ROW: Vickie Kincaid, Kathy Melvin, Helen Hamblin, Tina Fulford, Karen Asbury, Barbara Carpenter, Julie Clemons, Betty Tibbs, Stina Rosenberry, Donna Lambert. 4th YEAR: Darlene Burcham, Eleanor Bruce, Betty Jo Parker, Mary Etta Umbarger. Building Tomorrows Today : Nearly a_ half-million students of vocational agriculture are members of Future Farmers of America This organization provides an opportunity for youth in agriculture to learn, to do, to earn, and to serve The FFA Chapter at Bland High has a clear objective — to unite its members with career opportunities in the agriculture industry. Numerous activities such as cattle and forestry judg- ing, sheep shearing, public speaking, tractor driving, f federation meetings, KVG beautification programs, FRONT ROW: Shelia Wright, Cathy Morehead, AnnaTate, county fairground preparation and cleaning, and at- Mike Perkins, Glenn Young, Dreama Cox, Jeff Shelton. tending state congress keep FFA’ers busy all year. SECOND ROW: Arthur Bartleson, Greg Tolbert, Packy : ‘ Morehead, Artie Wolfe, Lonnie Clemons. THIRD ROW: John Dillow, Ronnie Dillow, Arnie Wimmer, Mike Barker, Delissa Miller, Terry Hubble. BACK. ROW: Mitch Munsey, Matt Clemons, Marty Hutchins, Larry Newberry, Matt Har- mon, Mike Melvin. THIRD YEAR SECOND YEAR FIRST YEAR FRONT ROW: Harvey Pruett, Bobby King, Brian Pauley, FRONT ROW: John Farlow, Jeff Vineyard, Paula Mustard, Clif Pauley, Tonnie Carver, Richard Bartleson, Darrell Sandy Bane, Brian Mustard, Wesley Wright. SECOND Banes, Laymond Barger. SECOND ROW: Eric Wright, ROW: David Etter, James Nunley, Gary Young, Geof Fann- Bobby Fulford, Billy Talbert, Tony Lambert, Mike Um- ing. THIRD ROW: Tim Neal, Tony ‘tying Eck Ellison, barger, Thomas Stowers. THIRD ROW: Chris Wright, Kaye Cox. FOURTH ROW: Gary Miller, Cecil Compton, Mark Newberry, Joey Bane, Paul Dillow, Rusty Wright. Mike Smelser, Steve Cox. BACK ROW: Tim Richardson, BACK ROW: Gerald Clemons, Chuck McKinney, Tracy Ricky Pruitt, Terry Umbarger, Doug Farlow, Sam Hylton. Danny Newberry, C.W. Havens, James Farris. Groseclose, David Yates. FOURTH YEAR OFFICERS: Phil Peery — president, Mike Sarver — vice-president, Mike Umbarger — FRONT ROW: Phil Peery, Allen second vice-president, Allen Mustard — sen- Mustard, Joey ‘Crockess SECOND tinel, Mark Newberry — treasurer, Kaye Cox ROW: Calvin Davis Mark Harris — secretary, Steve Cox — reporter, Bill Crab- Mike Sarver. BACK ROW: John tree — advisor. Muncy, Mark King. Mark Newberry hammering out a cold chisel. Promoting Library Resources Library club members use their skills to improve and organize the library. Their main money-making project is selling candy for Christmas. Annually they sponsor the book fair for the students. OFFICERS: Sharon Conley — president, Terri Price secretary, Wendi Price — vice-president, Lucy Gray treasurer. SENIORS: Lisa Pruitt, Lucy Muncy, Mary Pruett, Jerri Owens, SOPHOMORES. FRONT ROW: Bryan Underwood, Debbie Dillow, Roberta Young. Linda Atwell, Tommy Clark, Todd Taylor, Barry Un- derwood. BACK ROW: Lisa Sarver, Brian Pauley, Sandy Tolbert, Wendi Price, Kim Kidd, Charity Young, Wanda Bevil. JUNIORS: Terri Price, Lucy Gray, Rhonda Etter, Debbie Atwell, FRESHMEN. FRONT ROW: Mary Anne Cochran, Dawn Newberry, Pam Melvin, Connie Millirons, Sharon Conley. Sarah Pruitt, Linda Ellison, Sheila Wright, Tammy a Cline. SECOND ROW: Rita Lambert, Kaye Cox, Sue Smith, Anita Stowers, Cathy Morehead. BACK ROW: Sonja Asbury, Joyce Alexander, Bridget Wright, An- drea Cassell, Donna Lambert. EIGHTH GRADE: Debbie Warden Mrs. Elizabeth Newberry — SPONSOR Library — 65 A New and - Mrs. Carolyn Bane, sponsor of VICA and instructor of ICT, VICA OFFICERS: (Right to Left): Darrell Tibbs — puts in a full days work. The Vocational In- dustrial Clubs and Wythe County Vocational School offer various programs which train students for an occupation in their chosen fields. These organizations help students understand professions and manage- ment in their chosen trades. THIRD YEAR VOCATIONAL OFFICERS: (Right to Left): Deb- bie Simmons — vice-president; Marilyn Penley — secretary; Ginger McPeak — treasurer; Patty Hylton — president 66 — VICA VOC. president; Rebecca Conley — vice-president; Sue Catterton — secretary-treasurer; Carla Morehead — reporter; Marq Newberry — parliamentarian VICA — FRONT ROW: Carla Morehead, Becky Conley, Darrell Tibbs, Marq New- berry, and Sue Catterton. BACK ROW: Chris Wright, Sylvia Ramsey, Troy Wright, Teresa Morehead, Eric Wright, Mark Mustard, Ricky Burcham, Kevin Cox, and Angie Dillow. EMERGENCY DOOR Better Life Rex Winesett illustrates auto mechanic skills. Lisa Pruitt involved in drafting. a RE SME Eom Cosmetologist Patty Hylton Cosmetologist Lisa King administers demonstrates a new hairstyle on Mary facial to Patty Hylton. Pruett. Dora Catterton applies horticultural skills. VICA VOC. — 67 Step To the Music FRONT ROW: Gretchen Carlson, Shawna Carr, Lucy Muncy SECOND ROW: Barry Underwood; John Dillow, Bryan Underwood, THIRD ROW: Todd Taylor, Chuck Turner, David Braithwaite. Excellent ratings came to the band early in the fall when they attended the G eorge Wythe Marching Band Festival and Parade. A trophy was presented to the band for participation. Marching in the parade was the combined bands from Bland and Rocky Gap. During the year the band participated in the All Regionals at Patrick Henry High School on December 13. They exhibited their talents in solo and ensemble competition. The band marched in the Wythe County Christmas Parade and in the Citizenship Day Parade in March. Besides participating in the parades, the band also presented concerts in the fall, at Christmas and at Easter. George Wythe Marching Band Festival and Parade. 68 — Band OFFICERS: Todd Taylor — president, Lucy Muncy — vice- president, Bryan Underwood — librarian, Barry Underwood — secretary-treasurer. Band entertains Bland County Fair — go’ers. Of Harmony and Sound FRONT ROW: Joey Bane, Cliff Pauley, Roberta Young, Lisa Sarver SECOND ROW: Linda Atwell, Charity Young, Cris Riddle, Ginger McPeak, Patty Hylton, Marilyn Penley, THIRD ROW: Colene Munsey, Margie Sheppard, Karen Harden, Lucy Muncy, Jerri Owens, Renee Thompson, Cathy Morehead, STANDING: Bryan Underwood — pianist £ OFFICERS FRONT ROW: Lisa Sarver — librarian, Roberta Young — Secretary, BACK ROW: Rene Thompson — vice-president, Patty Hylton — president pe Chorus sings for Miss Echo Day. Successful was a good word to describe activities of the Chorus Class. Besides giving their annual concerts in the fall, winter, and spring, the Chorus performs for Miss Echo Day and at the May Parade. They also added spirit to each boy’s home basketball game by singing the National Anthem. Four members of the Chorus tried their hand at the All Regional Tryouts held at George Wythe High School. Three of these members became a part of the Chorus and traveled to Marion High School for All District Chorus competition. These four members were Marilyn Penley, Patty Hylton, Roberta Young, and Lisa Sarver. Karen Green assumes responsibilities for the band, the chorus, and the All County Band. Chorus — 69 Attempting New Responsibilities Being a seventh grade band member enables one to have his own uniform, try his skill at learning sheet music, hold an individual concert and par- ticipate with the high school band in activities — including parade marches and money-making projects. The beginning band sets out to learn the basic techniques, which in- cludes the learning of notes and how to read music. All that is needed to be eligible for beginning band is the determination to practice and the desire to learn. With a lot of hard work, the band is able to demonstrate FRONT ROW: Tracy Kegley, Brian Perkins, Angela Strock, Wendell Parker, Jeri Mustard. SECOND ROW: Sarah Gilliam, Angie Thompson, Laura Cochran, Joe Dewilde, Gary Mustard. BACK ROW: Pam Davis, certs. Ryland Wade, Kenny Froy, LeAnna Mustard, Eddie Price. their accomplishments through con- Mrs. Janet Scott, Safety Patrol Mrs. Karen Green, Band sponsor, adjusts a safety Director, teaches the band Carlson, Kim Boardwine, Renee Ring. SECOND ROW: patrol belt. members a new rythm. Tammy Davis, Ernie Shelton, Hope Townley, Amy Drummond. BACK ROW: Robert Janney, Todd Turner, Jimmy Shrader, Denise King, Martin Wright. SAFETY PATROL. FRONT ROW: Ben Dillow, Glen Davis, Brian Perkins, Tracy Wolfe, Robby Wynn, Kim Boardwine. SECOND ROW: Jeri Mustard, Lynn Tate, David Blankenship, Timmy Davis, Jeff Cox, Wendell Parker. THIRD ROW: Angela Strock, Tammy Mustard, Teresa Miller, Timmy Thompson, Eddie Price, Ryland Wade. FOURTH ROW: Pam Davis, Tracy Kegley, Laura Cochran, Tammy Haga, Kim Danner, Terry Mustard. BACK ROW: Sherri Wim- mer, Kenny Froy, Carla Pauley, Sarah Gilliam, Carrie Shelton, Dawn Pruitt. 70 — Elementary Band Safety Patrol i vu 7) al ie) oe 90 = oT B isa) 2 ae E c we S 2 -Q 2 a) =] = Vv a ww sa) = sa] : Vv 2 v= 2) 2) a ea N O a (r) ay rz - 71 Racquet Report Of FRONT ROW: Jon Braithwaite, Bobby Bane, Norman Dillow, Paul Lucas, Todd Taylor. SECOND ROW: Donald Pauley, Timmy Richardson, Todd Hoge, Mark Compton, Charlie Brown Mark Compton Norman Dillow Todd Taylor Although lacking in experience, the members of the tennis team show excellent spirit. The strongest facet of the team is the willingness of each player to accept criticism and to constantly strive to improve. In conjunction with this determina- tion, the players practice every day, weather permitting. The boys’ team is under the direction of Trish Compton. The girls’ team is under the direction of Marilyn Carney. Donald Pauley Charlie Brown Jon Braithwaite Paul Lucas Bobby Bane 72 — Tennis Nineteen-Eighty Kim Townley FRONT ROW: Kim Townley, Patty Hylton, Mary Lynn Pruett, Patty Hylton Rhonda Ellison, Karen Harden. BACK ROW: Wendi Price, Geneva Clark, Dawn Newberry, Terri Harden, Debbie Dillow, Coach Mrs Marilyn Carney Has tennis gone to the dogs! Rhonda Ellison Debbie Dillow Geneva 4 9 x = = a Dawn Newberry Wendi Price Terri Harden Tennis — 73 Keen Competition is the The second annual Bland County Field Day was held in May 1980. All entrants were on the field and ready to compete by 9:00 a.m. Everyone couldn't win a first place ribbon, but all competitors were win- ners. Pictured at right are some participants and their ribbons: Top — Ervin Sparks, Tammy Mustard, Samantha Hylton, Amy Drummond, and Onie Davis; Bottom — Idette King, Mike Townley, Rusty King, Stephen Fanning, Shawn Compton, Leon Sink. Edwina Stowers ng wet : . Jimmy Shrader fly- leaps ahead of the - ot : ing toward victory in pack in the long oo =e. the elementary long jump. ee aP : , jump. Sarah Wynn putting the shot for a good finish. Karen Hounshell competing in the softball throw. 74 — Field Day Greatest Sport of All Sixth and seventh graders racing for the finish line — Leon Sink, Ervin Sparks, Alice Neel, Joe Simms, Alan Massey. cleanly in the relay race — Randy Strock and Ricky Burcham. Na : The Exchange is made mack, CHET BP : bali ‘| F Mary Pruett after a successful jump. Concentration is the Bland High Faculty and spectators success — Patty Hylton. enjoying the events — Marvin Can- trell, Fran Cantrell, Suzanne Haga, Lawrence Bunyan. Field Day — 75 Let’s Get R-o-w-d-y The Pep Club was of- ficially organized on Oc- tober 22, 1980 with the purpose of promoting school spirit during basket- ball season. Any high school student interested in joining the club was required to pay dues. If one participated in any previous sport, the dues was $2.50. If one was not active in sports, it was $5.00. The 38-member club sold spirit ribbons throughout the season. They also accompanied the basketball team on six away trips. Sponsors — Fred Simpkins, III and Mrs. Ruth Pep Club Officers — Left to right — Larry Newberry — President; Barry Underwood — Vice-President; Lucy Ann Havens Muncy — Secretary; Rhonda Etter — Treasurer; Joey Bane and Tim Neel — Sergeant-at-Arms The Pep Club mem- bers have been ac- tively involved in promoting school spirit throughout the year. Before each game the members decorate the gym. One unique project that the club has es- tablished is the Com- puter Dating Service. The Club also help promote a Valentine Dance. Pep Club Members — FIRST ROW -— Left to right — Linda Ellison, Karen Hounshell, Debbie Warden, Becky Umbarger, Tammy Smelser, Rhonda Etter, Debbie Atwell, Dawn Newberry, Teresa Richardson, Kitten Richardson. SECOND ROW — Tammy Cline, Geneva Clark, Sheri Tolbert, Regina Groseclose, Dreama Underwood, Lisa Sarver, Donna Strock, Melba Clemons, Regina Stansell. THIRD ROW — Mike Sarver, Mark Newberry, Linda Atwell, Randy Strock, Charlie Brown, Tommy Clark, Becky McPeak, Andrea Cassell, Kim Kidd, Pam Melvin. FOURTH ROW — John Muncy, Tim Neel, Larry Newberry, Joey Bane, Barry 76 — Pep Club Underwood, Todd Taylor, Lucy Muncy, Paul Lucas Action To Win The qualities to make a good volleyball team consisted of staying after school to prac- tice and having the determina- tion to try to be the best. The 22-member team was proud of SS A = their accomplishments. At the % : 1 4 : ¥ p : closing of the season, the team bs a ih We ; had moved from last place to 1980 VOLLEYBALL TEAM — FRONT ROW — Lucy Muncy, Debbie Dillow, Edwina Stowers, Kim Townley, Mary second place in the district. Pruett, Ruth Shannon, Tammy Smelser, Lisa King. BACK ROW — L to R — Rhonda Ellison, Susan Kegley, Andrea Gordon, Terri Harden, Laura Gordon, Dawn Newberry, Sharon Simmons, Karen Hounshell — Scorekeeper Kim Townley goes up for two f Senior Rhonda Ellison shows con- points against county rivals, centration from the foul line Rocky Gap, in a tight game as the Rockettes go to victory 51- 49 Patty Smith uses her speed to outwit her opponent Seer fe % , Nodes % : = Susan Kegley excells high for the jump ball. SCOREKEEPERS — Teresa Tolbert and Laura Gordon. Volleyball Candids — 77 Rockettes Aim For Fame The Bland Rockettes’ Season ended with overall records for JV 15-3 and for Varsity 17-8. The young, dedicated, and aggressive JV team en- tered the Mountain Empire District Tournament tied with Floyd County for second place; however they were defeated 25-24. Under the guidance of Coach Trish Compton, the Varsity Rockettes had another successful season. In 1980 the Varsity Rocketts district record was 11 wins, 5 losses. In the Mountain Empire District Tournament the Rockettes were seeded number 2. The Rockettes were defeated in Sub-Regional competition by Floyd. Anita Stowers feels she needs elbows and knees in her JV game. é, bd p = 14 ae BMMAN, JV TEAM (Left to Right): Becky Umbarger, Wanda Bevil, Sue Smith, Kandy Kent, Mary Anne Cochran, Valerie Lambert, Kaye Cox, Patty Smith, Anita Stowers, Rita Lambert, Teresa Richardson, Manager, Wendi Price, (not pictured) Coach Trish Compton. Could this be a good place for astick- | Kaye Cox is wondering where everybody went to. Patty and Sue Smith play kickball up? Patty Smith is playing against her with the Rocky Gap Eagles. rival, Rocky Gap. 78 — JV Basketball Lat ) Jeane Toca Kt Kim Townley drives in for 2 points Edwina Stowers has her own free style as she goes up for 2 points against the Rocky Gap Eagles Guard Rhonda Ellision practices dicus throw during Varsity action Jump Susan! Jump Susan! Whoa! Splat! Now this is the plan Coach Trish Compton explains to Laura Gordon VARSITY TEAM (Left to Right): Kim Townley, Edwina Stowers, Mary Lynn Pruett, Patty Hylton, Dawn Newberry, Susan Kegley, Laura Gordon, Karen Hounshell, Karen Harden, Rhonda Ellision, Sarah Wynn, Coach Trish Compton, Manager Wendi Price. Varsity Basketball — 79 Igniting Cheerleaders lead the school song. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Left — Karen Harden — co-captain, third year Center, Bottom — Tammy Cline — first year; Geneva Clark — third year; Mary Pruett — co-captain, fourth year; Patty Hylton — captain, fourth year; Right — Sheri Tolbert — second year Varsity Cheerleaders perform one of their formations. Charity Young and Sheri Tolbert rest between cheers. 80 — Cheerleaders The Spirit A BHS Cheerleaders’ world is a busy world of ‘Terrible Towels’, Spirit Ribbons, and spring tryouts. They sell “Terrible Towels’ and work with the Pep Club in distributing Spirit Ribbons. In the Spring, tryouts are held and a panel of judges select the cheerleading squads. The five-member JV squad supports the eighth grade and JV basketball teams. These girls work to build spirit with posters, new cheers and pep rallies. The Varsity squad, consisting of 6 girls, brings spirit to the Varsity Basketball Team and student body through pep rallies, forma- tions, tumbling, and pom pom routines. JV CHEERLEADERS: Left — Donna Dalton — first year; Center, Bottom — FEEL ALRIGHT TONIGHT! FRONT TO Charity Young — co-captain — first year; Kaye Cox — first year; Kim Kidd BACK: Geneva Clark, Sheri Tolbert, Tammy — Captain, second year; Right — Mary Anne Cochran — first year. Cline, Kim Kidd, Donna Dalton, Charity Young. Cheerleaders — 81 Action on the Courts This year BHS went up against schools in a larger district and found themselves in the championship game of the Rural Retreat 8th Grade Tour- nament. After a forfeit from Rich Valley, and defeating Rural Retreat, they advanced to the championship game with Marion. They were handed a 44-61 defeat, but received a runners- up trophy for their efforts. Ronnie Dillow and Richard Turner were named to the All-Tournament team. mon, Jimmy Mac Brown, Greg Davis, Mitch Munsey. BACK ROW: Terry Hubble, Sammy King, Johnny Dillow, Richard Turner, Ronnie Dillow, Arnie Wimmer, Coach Trish Compton. = r na a a Patty cake or basketball? Jimmy Brown, Matt Harmon, and Johnny Dillow. Lonnie Clemons grins like a treed possum as he knocks the ball to Greg Davis. Bland vs. Sugar Grove Fries Rocky Gap Floyd Ft. Chiswell Auburn Shawsville Fries Independence Floyd Rural Retreat Marion Ft. Chiswell Auburn “I knew my ballot lessons would Matt Harmon takes one last look come in handy!’ Sammy King before shooting . 82 — 8th Grade Basketball “T know this is gonna be the Is this really Terry Um- perfect pass.” Tracy Hylton barger, or has BHS recruited the Great Pumpkin??? Bland vs. Rich Valley Mt. Rogers Fries Independence Floyd Rocky Gap Ft. Chiswell Auburn Shawsville Fries Independence Floyd Mt. Rogers Rocky Gap Ft. Chiswell Auburn Bobby Gordon sends a pass to Geoff Fanning JV TEAM. FRONT ROW — Mike Smelser, Eric Ellison, Thomas Dillow, Lonnie Thomas, Gary Nelson, Elbert Shelton. SECOND ROW — Cecil Compton, Barry Underwood, Tim Neal, Harvey Pruett, Mark Woolwine, Steve Cox. BACK ROW — Geoff Fann- ing, Ricky Baker, Bobby Gordon, Ricky Pruitt, Eddie Baxley, John Farlow, Tony Lambert, Coach Marvin Cantrell. “You wouldn't like me when I’m angry!’ Barry Underwood 1-2-3 Let’s Go! Ricky Pruitt, Geoff Fanning, Terry Umbarger, Lonnie Thomas, Coach Cantrell, Eddie Baxle, Bobby Gordon JV Basketball — 83 Loyalty and United Efforts How can the other team win if they can’t even score? — Bobby Fulford, Todd Hoge, Paul Dillow, Mark Newberry, and Joey Bane. The Varsity Rockets bounded into the 1980-81 season with Mark Newberry goes up for an easy hopes of improving their record over last year’s. As the season two points against Auburn. continued, the Rockets faced some tough opponents, winning some games and losing some. By the end of the year their record was 7-10. With all five starters and nine players altogether returning for next year’s squad, the rockets are on the upward move. BLAND HIGH VARSITY ROCKETS: Dave Thomas, Mike Sarver, Randy Strock, Tracy Hylton, Norman Dillow, Joey Bland 49 Rich Vall Bane, Bob Atwell, Mark Newberry, John Muncy, Tim ek é Aline Richardson, Bobby Fulford, Billy Tolbert, Paul Dillow, Todd Bland 55 Mount Rogers es : ; . Hoge, and Mark Compton. Kneeling: Charlie Brown (Manager) Bland = 50 Rich Valley and Coach Marvin Cantrell. Bland 35 Fries Bland 60 Independence Bland 49 Floyd County Bland 50 Rocky Gap Bland 54 Fort Chiswell Bland 51 Auburn Bland 32 Shawsville Bland 58 Fries Bland 84 Independence Bland 44 Floyd County Bland 96 Mount Rogers Bland 61 Rocky Gap Bland 51 Fort Chiswell Bland 40 Auburn 84 — Varsity Rockets ‘ Joey Bane intently studies the Eagles’ defense. Todd Hoge rolls shot off of his fingertips as Mark Newberry and Joey Bane fight for position under the boards. Paul Dillow leads the Rocket team onto the floor for pre-game warm-ups. Co-captains Paul Dillow, Todd Hoge, and Mark Newberry await instructions from the referee. Paul Dillow escapes the grasp of an Eagle defender. Todd Hoge looks for an opening in Auburn’s defense. Norman Dillow puts up a shot versus Fries. Varsity Rockets — 85 Excitement Reigns Supreme Aching muscles, shouts of victory, whistles blowing and hopes set high bring students together for the thrill of competition. Team effort and coach guidance united assist to make them a success. With many hard practices, victories and defeats, we gain that special feeling of challenge which results in helping ourselves as individuals. Ready for the opponent — Dave Thomas, Joey Bane, Norman Dillow, Bob Atwell, Tim Richardson, Billy Talbert, Bobby Fulford, Todd Hoge, John Muncy, Mike Sarver, Randy Strock. Mark Compton striving for extra rane in the running broad jump. Kaye Cox in the softball throw as Dawn Newberry, Sarah Wynn and a Rocky Gap competitor await their turn. Bland defends field day for two consecutive years. Donald Pauley reaches the finish line as anguish is seen on the faces of his com- petitors. 86 — Sports Candids be st a canenne us “gilailG oun Git ane tn FIRST VIRGINIA BANK BLAND COUNTY First Virginia Bank of Bland County proudly continues to support the youth of our community: the quality of our future depends on them. We congratulate you as you graduate and go on to young adulthood. May all your dreams come true and your ambitions be fulfilled. A First Virginia Banker can help you plan a healthy and profitable future. We believe in our community-and in YOU. Member FD!ICandFRS Bland, Virginia Rocky Gap, Virginia GMC ic. PHONE 228-8281 1325E.Main Wytheville, Va. BOGLE TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE Tires — Batteries Hercules gees et: ee Accessories Michelin proprtng 2 a Wheels Toyo wri Front End Alignment : . Balance — Brakes Regional Warehouse g Shocks Hercules Tire and Rubber Supply of Virginia. 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Just as we do. Because when customers need electric service, we are obligated to provide it. And we always knew that you and your classmates might one day be our customers. That's why we started planning for today ten years ago, so that we could provide electricity for the life- Tazewell style you choose. We hope we can supply elec- tricity for all your tomorrows, too. BANK OF TAZEWELL COUNTY Bluefield, North Tazewell Fourway Shopping Center Westgate Sh ing Cent APPALACHIAN POWER eens Stipes Cutie Signature Loans ABSHER FINANCE COMPANY, INC. 865 E. Main Street Wytheville, Va. Tel. 228-2138 MICK OR MACK P.O. Box 282 Monroe Street Wytheville, Va. 24382 GENE’S T.V. SHOP Sylvania Color TV 245 E. Spring Street Wytheville, Va. 24382 MAROON MACRAME SHOP Supplies — Finished Macramé Paula Pruitt 228-3063 (Home) 228-4241 MUSTARD’S STORE Groceries — Feed Mechanicsburg 688-4301 TRENT’'S GROCERY Rt. 606 Bland, Virginia 928-1349 Open Seven Days a Week SERVICE GAS CO., INC. 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That's why we started planning for today ten years ago, so that we could provide electricity for the life- style you choose. We hope we can supply elec- tricity for all your tomorrows, too. APPALACHIAN POWER HOWARD JOHNSON’S RESTAURANT DAILY SPECIALS re OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY Jounsons Banquet Facilities Exit — 1-77 Wytheville, VA 24382 1-81 228-2425 Gilbert —— Bluefield Mullens Covington Matoaka Grundy Northfork R A | F Y Pearisburg Oak Hill Richlands Princteon Wytheville War Marion Welch Lumber Company Tazewell Galax Main Office — Bluefield, West Virginia The Complete Building Service CLAY FORD TRACTOR SALES, INC. Wytheville, VA 24382 228-3178 Tractors Equipment Christiansburg, VA 24073 382-2996 J.R. DAVIS EXCAVATING Phone 703-228-4640 Star Route Box 75 Dublin, Va. 24084 HOME OWNED OPERATED QUALITY SELECTIONS COMPLETE HOME FURNISHING NATIONAL ADVERTISED BRANDS FREE DECORATING SERVICE Where you get the Os “Crowning Tomoh™ 1s 228-5331 BILL KING'S WAYSIDE, INC. ONE MILE WEST W. LEE HWY. 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Lumber — Building Material Manufacturers of Wood Products Phone: 228-2401 Wytheville, Virginia Your Complete Needlework Shop 465 West Main Street Pe Olde Shetland Shoppe Phone: 228-4561 Wytheville, VA 24382 GORDON’S STORE Route 2 Bland, VA. 688-3801 “Union 76 Distributor” TONY’S MARKET Country Store “WHAT A BARGAIN” Hollybrook McMAHAN PONTIAC BUICK, GMC, INC. Box 1 Routes 100 460 Ph. 921-1531 Pearisburg, VA 24134 Radie Shaek 100 W. Main Street Downtown Wytheville, VA 228-4231 Pless Moving Storage P.O. Box 361 Phone 228-3491 WYTHEVILLE, VA. 24382 E..6. ESTEP GROCERY Bastian, Virginia JOHN’S BEAUTY SHOP Complete Hair Care Phone: 688-4232 Bastian, Virginia CARROLL’S GROCERY General Merchandise Groceries and Frozen Foods Phone: 928-1313 Rocky Gap, VA. EARNEST INSURANCE AGENCY All Lines of Insurance Daniel P. Earnest, Jr. Zareda S. Earnest Phone: 688-3795 Bastian, VA 24314 Ads — 105 STYLES SMILES BEAUTY SALON Libby Faulkner — Owner Bland, VA. DIVINE WORD BOOK STORE Christian Books Literature Gifts — Music %. 272 W. Main ‘. 228-8423 Helen Mize (owner) Bob Eaton American Bland, Virginia Gomes Cory. Boosters Dr. J.R. Willis Thomas E. Butt, DDS Dr. S.M. Polakoff Carp’s VIRGINIA PARTS OF WYTHEVILLE 220 E. Monroe St. P.O. Box 10 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Standard 3S Randy Newberry Phone 703 688-3703 Authorized Builder—Dealer Senior Directory ROBERT CLAY ATWELL, JR. — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atwell; Science Honor Society 79, Science Club ‘79, Photography Club ‘79, Baseball ‘79, Basketball ‘78-’81, Track and Field ‘78-’79, Cross Coun- try ‘79-'80 JON EDWARD BRAITHWAITE — Mr. and Mrs James E. Lucas; Chess Club 77, FFA '78-’80, French Club ’78-’80 President ‘80-81; FBLA ‘80-'81; Eighth grade basketball, JV '78, Tennis ’80-’81 CHARLES WILLIAM BROWN — Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS '79-'81, Beta President ‘80-81; Chess Club ‘77, FFA ‘80. French Club ‘79-81; Library Club ‘78, Pep Club ’80-’81, FBLA 81, SCA ‘81; Eighth grade basketball, JV ’78-'79, Varsity ‘80, Basketball Manager ‘81, Newspaper Staff ‘81 ELEANOR FRANCES BRUCE — Mr. and Mrs Watson Bruce; Beta 80-'81; FHA Second Vice-President ‘80, FHA President ‘81: FHA 77-81 RICKY LYNN BURCHAM — Mr. and Mrs William H. Burcham; FFA ‘78-'81, VICA 78-81 RUBY DARLENE BURCHAM — Mr. and Mrs. Graham Burcham; FHA ’78-'81; FBLA ‘80 106 — Ads ROBIN SUE CATTERTON — Mrs. Euia M. Catterton; VICA Secretary-Treasurer ‘80-'81; French Club ‘79; Library Club ’78 PAMELA KAY CLEMONS — Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Clemons; Beta ‘81; FHA ’78-'81; Library Club ‘77 KEVIN GLEN COX — Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Cox; Beta ’80-’81, VICA ‘79-'81 DUANE CALVIN DAVIS, JR. — Mr. and Mrs. Duane C. Davis; FFA ‘80-'81, DECA ‘80; KVG ’78-’81; Basketball ’77 ANGELA DAWN DILLOW — Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. 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Ellison; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS ‘80-’81; FBLA ‘79, President ‘80-’81; Library Club, Secretary ‘79, President ‘77, Vice-President ‘80; SCA, Secretary '79, President ‘80; THE ECHO Business Manager, Beta ‘80-'81; Newspaper Staff ‘80-’81 — Elementary page editor; Shorthand | Award ‘80; Typing II] Award ‘80; General Business Award ‘80; Volleyball '79-'80; Basketball JV ‘77, Varsity ‘78-’81, Mountain Em- pire All District Team ‘80-'81; 4-H President '78, Secretary ‘77; Homecoming Representative ‘79; MISS ECHO ‘80 KAREN FAYE HARDEN — Mr. and Mrs. Danny Melvin Harden; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS ‘80; Honor Student ’79-'80; Library Club Secretary ‘77; THE ECHO Business Manager; French Club ‘79-'81; Beta Club ‘8081; Basketball JV ‘79, Varsity ‘80-'81; Cheerleading ‘79-'81; Tennis ‘79-81; Homecoming Attendant ‘80; MISS ECHO ‘81; Chorus MARK VINCENT HARRIS — Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris; Class Chaplain ‘76-'77; Pep Club ‘80-’81; FFA '76-'81; KVG '78-'81; SCA Representative '76-'77 KATHY CAROLINE HAVENS — Mr. and Mrs. Clyde W. Havens PATRICIA EVELYN HYLTON — Mr. and Mrs. Billy M. Hylton; Honor chorus ‘78, All Regional Chorus ‘81; Class Secretary '77-’80, Class Vice-President ‘81; SCA Sergeant-At-Arms ‘77, Treasurer ‘78; VICA Vice-President ‘79, Parliamentarian ‘80, President ‘81; Chorus President ‘81; Band '77-’81; Newspaper Staff ‘78-81, Feature Editor ‘81; Library Club ‘78; Cosmetology I, II, III; Annual Staff ‘81; Basketball JV ‘78-’79, Varsity ‘80-81; Cheerleader ‘78-'81, Co- Captain ‘80, Captain ‘81 (Varsity); Tennis ‘79-'81; Homecoming Candidate ‘77, Echo Candidate ‘77, May Queen ‘79, Homecoming Queen ‘81; Volleyball ‘80-’81 SUSAN KAY KEGLEY — Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Kegley —- WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ‘80- ‘81; Class Reporter ‘80; Class Secretary ‘81; SCA Reporter ‘79; Band Reporter '77; Newspaper Staff ‘78, News Editor ’79, 80, 81; French Club Treasurer ‘79; Assistant Editor of THE ECHO ‘80, EDITOR- IN-CHIEF ‘81; 4-H Song Leader ‘78, Treasurer ‘79, President ‘80; County Council ‘81; FBLA Treasurer ‘80; Beta ‘80-'81; Band '78-'79; Basketball JV ’77-'79, Varsity ‘80-’81; Volleyball ‘79-’80 DREAMA GAYLE MCPEAK — Mr. and Mrs. Barry McPeak; Virginia Tech Honor Band ‘79; Virginia State 4-H Band ‘78; Honor Choir ‘78; State 4-H Congress ‘78, ‘80; SCA Representative ‘80; 4-H Treasurer ‘76-80; Band Treasurer ‘78; FHA ‘81; French Club ‘80-81 GINGER KENT MCPEAK — Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kent; Class President ‘80; Vice-President ‘76-'77; Honor Chorus ‘77; Cosmetology I, II, III]; MISS ECHO Candidate ‘78; Miss Bland County ‘77; Basketball, JV ’77-'78; Varsity ‘79; Volleyball ‘78-'79 JOHN MINOR MUNCY — Mr. C.R. Muncy, Sr.; Sentinel FFA ‘78; SCA '77-'78; KVG; 4-H ‘80; Eighth Grade Basketball, JV ’78-’79; Varsity ‘80-81; Tennis ‘79-'80 LUCY MOORE MUNCY — Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Muncy Jr.; 4-H Queen ‘80; 4-H Song Leader ‘76-’78, Sergeant-At-Arms 77, Recrea- tion Leader ‘79-80, Vice-President ‘79-80; Pep Club, Secretary ‘80- ‘81; French Club ‘79-’80; Library Club '76-’80; Volleyball ‘79-’81; Tennis ‘79; Band ‘76-'81; Drum Major ‘80; Chorus 77, ‘80; Eighth Grade Scorekeeper ‘76-77; Newspaper Staff '80; Sweetheart Queen Candidate ‘80 ARDELIA COLENE MUNSEY — Mr. and Mrs. James P. Munsey; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS ‘80-’81; Chorus, President ‘78-'79; Beta, Secretary ‘80-'81; FHA Secretary ‘80-81; 4-H Chaplain ’79-’80; THE ECHO, Business Manager JAMES MARK MUSTARD — Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Wayne Mustard; Chairman of Programs FFA ‘80-'81; FFA ‘77-81; 4-H, Vice-President ‘78-'79, President ‘79-’80; Library Club ‘78-'79; VICA ‘80-'81 ROBERT ALLEN MUSTARD — Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mustard; Sales and Service Award ‘80; 4-H State Pole Bending Champion ‘80- ‘81; FFA Sentinel ‘80-81; 4-H, Vice-President ‘79-'80, County Council ‘80-’81, Secretary ‘80-'81; Virginia Horseshoeing Associa- tion ‘81 JERRI KATHLEEN OWENS — Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Jordan Owens; Beta ‘80-’81; Chorus, Librarian ‘79-'80; Library Club ‘78- ‘81; 4-H '78-'81; French Club ‘79; Tennis ‘78-'79; Cheerleader ‘76- ‘77; WCC ‘80-'81; Chorus ‘79-'81; Newspaper Staff ‘78 BETTY JO PARKER — Mrs. Ollie Parker; FHA JERRY DAVID PAULEY — Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pauley; FFA PHILLIP LAWRENCE PERRY — Mr. and Mrs. George H. Peery Jr.; Star Greenhand, Tractor Driving, Dairy Production; FFA Reporter ‘80, President ‘81; Class President ‘78; Chess Club ‘77; VICA ‘79- ‘81, KVG ‘78-'81; Eighth Grade Basketball, JV ‘78-'79 MARILYN VANESSA PENLEY — Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Penley; All Regional Chorus ‘81, Chorus Award ‘78; VICA Reporter '78-'79, Sergeant-At-Arms ‘79-’80, Secretary ‘80-'81; 4-H Songleader ‘80; Beta ‘80-’81; Band; THE ECHO Staff ‘81; JV Basketball '77; Office Worker ‘81; Cosmetology I, II, III; Homecoming Candidate ‘81 MARY LYNN PRUETT — Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Purett; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ‘80- ‘81; Class Reporter ‘78, ‘7 9; SCA Representative '77-'79; Vice- President ‘80, President ‘81; Library Club, Treasurer ‘79, President ‘80; Newspaper Staff Sports Editor ‘79-’80; 4-H Treasurer '77-'78, Reporter '78-'79, Secretary '79-'80, Vice-President ‘80-81; Beta ‘80- ‘81; French Club '79-'80; Annual Staff; Basketball JV ‘78, Varsity ‘79-'81; Cheerleader ‘78-’81 — Co-Captain ‘81; Volleyball ‘79-'81; Tennis ‘78-'81; President of County All-Stars; Homecoming Can- didate ‘80; MISS ECHO Candidate ’79 LISA MARIE PRUITT — Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Pruitt; French Club ‘79- ‘80; Library Club ’79-'81; Beta ‘80-81; Newspaper Staff ’78 RITA JANE PRUITT — Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Pruitt; Class Presi- dent 77, ‘79; SCA ‘77-79; Newspaper Staff ‘79, ‘81; French Club ‘79; Beta ‘80-'81; FBLA ‘81; Cheerleader ‘79 TIMOTHY LEWIS RICHARDSON — Mrs. Sue D. Richardson; SCA ’78; FFA ’79-'81; Eighth Grade Basketball, JV ‘78, Varsity ‘79- ‘81; Tennis '78-'81 CRIS NOEL RIDDLE — Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Riddle; Chorus MICHAEL DOUGLAS SARVER — Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Sarver; Class Vice-President ‘78, President ‘80-81; FFA Reporter ‘78, Vice- President ‘79, 81, Judging Team '77-’78, State Convention Delegate ‘78, KVG, Eighth Grade Basketball, JV ‘78, Varsity ‘79-'81 MARGIE ANN SHEPPARD — Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sheppard; Beta Vice-President ‘80-'81; French Club ’78-'81 DEBBIE WRIGHT SIMMONS — Mrs. Deloris Wright; 4-H ‘80-'81; FHA ‘80-’81; VICA ‘80-’81, Vice-President ‘81, Treasurer ‘80, Cosmetology III ‘80-’81 Senior Directory — 107 Senior Directory — cont'd. RANDALL MITCHELL STROCK — Mr. and Mrs. Garnett R. Strock; WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ‘80-'81; Math Award, Algebra I Award, Geometry Award, Algebra II Award, Typing I Award, French I Award, Chemistry Award, FFA Secretary ‘78-'79; FBLA Parliamentarian ‘80- 81; Beta Treasurer ‘80-'81; Chess Club ‘77; Library Club 77; French Club ‘80-'81; Pep Club ‘80-’81; Eighth Grade Basketball, JV '78-'79, Varsity '80-'81 TONY WAYNE TAYLOR — Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Taylor; Geometry Award; French Award; Art Club Sergeant-At-Arms '78- 79; French Club ‘78-’79; VICA ’79-’81; Library Club '77-'78; FFA 77-'81; JV Basketball '78-'79; Field Day '78-'80 DARRELL LINTON TIBBS — Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Tibbs: VICA President ‘80-'81; FFA ‘79-81 TERESA LYNN TOLBERT — Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Lambert and Wayne Tolbert; Double bar honor student '79-’81; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ‘so-’81: SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ‘80-’81; Class Treasurer ‘77-81; French Club President ‘80; FBLA Reporter ‘80; SCA Reporter ‘80; Editor-in-Chief The Hilltop News ‘81; Feature Editor ‘80, Editorial Editor ’79; Page Editor of THE ECHO ’81; Vice-President 4-H Club ’79; Beta ’80-’81: DAR Award; Scorekeeper '79-'81; JV Basketball ‘78 KIMBERLY DENISE TOWNLEY — Mr. and Mrs. Sherman L. Tow- nley; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS ‘80; WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ‘79-'81; Class Vice-President '79, ’80; Library Club Vice-President ’77, ‘79; Beta ‘80-'81; Varsity Basketball '78-’81, Mountain Empire All District Team ‘78, '79, Player of the Year ‘80- ‘81; Tennis ‘80-'81; Volleyball ’79-’80; Homecoming Senior Atten- dant ‘81; Scorekeeper ‘81; Annual Staff MARY ETTA UMBARGER — Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Umbargar; FHA 79-'81; Special Olympics 50 yard dash — First Place, Softball Throw — Second Place SHIRLEY MARIE WOLFE — Mr. and Mrs. Hoge H. Wolfe; Beta Club ‘81; FHA Chaplain ‘78 SARAH MARIE WYNN — Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wynn; Volleyball '79-'81; Basketball ‘79-'81; Grack ’78 WILLIAM THOMAS WYNN — Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wynn; VICA ‘80-'81 ROBERTA FAITH YOUNG — Mr. and Mrs. Conley A. Young; Beta 80-'81; Chorus, President ’79-'80, Secretary ‘80-81; FBLA ‘80-81: Tazewell Pep Club ‘77-'79; Track ‘78; Regional Chorus ‘77-’81 Index Ads — 87—106 Alexander, Donna — 54 Alexander, Joyce — 38, 57, 58, 62, 63, 65 Asbury, Karen — 42, 63 Asbury, Sonja — 38, 57, 58, 62, 63, 65 Atwell, Angela — 48 Atwell, Debbie — 10, 32, 59, 65, 76 Atwell, Linda — 11, 24, 36, 57, 62, 65, 69, 76 Atwell, Robert — 26, 84 Atwell, Shannon — 52 Bailey, Toni — 6 Band — 68, 70 Bane, Carolyn — 4, 66 Bane, Charles — 36 Bane, Joey — 16, 32, 64, 69, 76, 84 Bane, Sandra — 38, 62, 64 Banes, Jane — 36 Bird, Louise — 6 Bird, Rusty — 51 Bird, Violet — 6 Blankenship, Eddie — 8 Blankenship, David — 45 Blankenship, Helen — 6 Blankenship, Hut — 8 Blevins, Cindy — 54 Blevins, Lola — 54 Blevins, Tammy — 54 Blevins, Junior — 49 56 Boardwine, Bobby — 51 Boardwine, Doug — 49 Boardwine, Kim — 45 Bogle, Phillip — 47 Bowen, Tiffany — 49 Bowles, Chris — 53 Bowles, Danny — 53 Bowles, Shelly — 52 Braithwaite, David — 42, 68 Carpenter, Barbara — 42, 63 Carpenter, Eddie — 54 Carr, Shawne — 24, 42, 62, 68 Carroll, Shelia — 32, 63 Carroll, Tammy — 42 Carver, Tonnie — 38, 64 Cassell, Alan — 50 Cassell, Andrea — 38, 57, 58, 63, 65, 76 Cassell, Jeff — 10, 11, 16, 24, 32, Cassell, Joyce — 6 Cassell, Melanie — 38, 57, 63 Catterton, Dora — 32, 67 Catterton, Sue — 10, 26, 66 Chandler, Chad — 50 Chandler, David — 51 Cheerleaders — 81 Chewning, Jamie — 49 Chewning, Pam — 50 Banes, Lynn — 38, 63 Barger, Laymond — 38, 64 Barker, James — 24, 42, 60 Barker, Michael — 32, 56, 64 Barlow, Jackie — 6 Bartleson, Arthur — 42, 64 Bartleson, Richard — 32, 64 Basketball — 78-81, 82—84 Baxley, Amanda — 49 Baxley, Eddie — 38, 83 Baxley, Everett — 45 Baxley, Julie — 50 Bevil, Wanda — 36, 62, 65, 78 Beta — 56, 57 Bird, Becky — 52 Bird, Chip — 49 Bird, Christine — 4 108 — Senior Directory Index Braithwaite, Jon — 26, 59, 62, 72 Brown, Charles — 10, 26, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 72, 76 Brown, Jimmy — 42, 82 Brown, Tina — 51 Bruce, Eleanor — 26, 56, 63 Bunyan, Lawrence — 4 Burcham, Darlene — 26, 63 Burcham, Ricky — 26, 75 Burcham, Tania — 42 Burge, Paul — 8 Burton, Billy — 48 Burton, Heather — 52 Burton, Sheree — 53 Bus Drivers — 8 Cantrell, Marvin — 4, 83, 84 Carlson, Gretchen — 42, 68 Chewning, Sonya — 49 Chorus — 69 Clark, Geneva — 10, 11, 20, 24, 32, 56, 59, 61,62, 73, 76, 80 Clark, Tommy — 36, 57, 58, 59, 65, 76 Class Officers — 24 Clemons, Dee — 38 Clemons, Gerald — 32, 64 Clemons, Julia — 42, 63 Clemons, Lonnie — 42, 64, 82 Clemons, Matt — 42, 64 Clemons, Melba — 38, 76 Clemons, Pam — 26, 56 Clemons, Randy — 50 Clemons, Ronnie — 46 Clemons, William — 52 Cline, Tammy — 15, 21, 38, 57, 65, 76, 80 Cochran, Laura — 45 Cochran, Mary Ann — 16, 24, 38,57, 63, 65, 78, 81 Cochran, Michael — 53 Colley, Wayne — 54 Compton, Cecil — 24, 38, 64, 83 Compton, Mark — 16, 32, 72, 84 Compton, Trish — 4, 72, 79, 83 Conley, Glenda — 16, 36, 63 Conley, Rebecca — 32, 63, 66 Conley, Sharon — 10, 20, 32, 58, 59, 65 Conley, Sherry — 38 Corder, Patricia — 52 Cox, Dreama — 42, 64 Cox, Jeff — 45 Cox, Kaye — 38, 57, 60, 64, 65, 78, 81 Cox, Kevin — 49 Cox, Kevin Glenn — 26, Cox, Steve — 38, 57, 83 Crabtree, Bill — 4 Creggar, Junior — 8 Crockett, Joey — 32, 64 Dalton, Angela — 52 Dalton, Donna — 39, 57 Dalton, Jeana — 52 Danner, Kim — 20, 47 DAR — 11 Davis, Alex — 39 Davis, Bradley — 48 Davis, Brent — 48 Davis, Carl — 53 Davis, Calvin, Jr. — 27, 64 Davis, Darrell — 47 Davis, Freda — 48 Davis, Glenn — 45 Davis, Greg — 42, 82 Davis, Jasper — 42 Davis, Lillie Bea — 51 Davis, Lisa — 47 Davis, Onie — 47, 74 Davis, Pam — 46, 70 Davis, Rachel — 52 Davis, Roscoe — 54 Davis, Santa Fe — 49 Davis, Tammy — 48, 70 Davis, Timmy — 45 Davis, Wayne — 48 deGroot, Mieke — 4 Dent, Libby — 39 Dent, Tony — 54 Dewilde, Joe — 45, 70 Dillow, Angela — 27 Dillow, Barry — 46 Dillow, Ben — 45 Dillow, Brad — 48 Dillow, Chris — 50 Dillow, Dawn — 48 Dillow, Debbie — 20, 27, 58, 63, 65, 73, 77 Dillow, Ginger — 52 Dillow, John — 42, 64, 68, 82 Dillow, Pam — 48 Index — cont'd. Dillow, Paul — 32, 64, 84 Dillow, Michael — 51 Dillow, Norman — 32, 72, 84 Dillow, Randy — 49 Dillow, Thomas — 36, 83 Dodson, John — 4 Drummond, Amy — 47, 70, 74 Dunn, Jamie — 53 Dunn, Ruth — 50 ECHO Staff — 61 Echols, Mary — 50 Eighth Grade — 42—44 Elementary Faculty — 6, 7 Eleventh Grade — 32—35 Ellison, Eric — 39, 57, 64, 83 Ellison, Hazel — 8 Ellison, Linda — 21, 24, 39, 57, 65, Ellison, Rhonda — 10, 27, 56, 58, 59, 61, 73, 77, 79 Etter, David — 39, 64 Etter, Rhonda — 33, 58, 59, 65, 76 Faculty, High School — 4—5 Fanning, Geoffrey — 39, 64, 83 Fanning, Mike — 49 Fanning, Steve — 46, 74 Farley, Kandi — 52 Farlow, Douglas — 42, 64 Farlow, John — 39, 64, 83 Farmer, Becky — 39 Farmer, Oma — 6 Farmer, Pam — 42 Farris, James — 36, 64 Faulkner, Eric — 51 Faulkner, Janet — 56, 58, 4 Faulkner, Ricky — 42 FBLA — 59 FFA — 64 FHA — 63 Field Day — 74—75 Fifth Grade — 48—49 First Grade — 52 Flag Girls — 10 Foglesong, Winifred — 39, 57, 63 Fourth Grade — 49 French Club — 62 Froy, Kenny — 45, 70 Fulford, Bobby — 33, 64, 84 Fulford, Tina — 42, 63 Gamble, Nancy — 4 Gibson, Jeremiah — 53 Gibson, Mary — 53 Gilliam, Sarah — 45 Goins, Richard — 39 Goins, Stephanie — 53 Gordon, Bobby — 36, 57, 83 Gordon, Laura — 10, 11, 33, 56, 62, 77,79 Graham, Cheryl — 49 Graham, Jimmy — 50 Gravley, Lisa — 20, 46 Gravley, Tammy — 20, 36, 63 Gray, Lucy — 33, 56, 58, 60, 65 Green, Karen — 5, 69, 70 Greever, Mary — 5, 60 Groseclose, Lora — 33, 56, 59, 60 Groseclose, Regina — 42, 76 Groseclose, Sam — 39, 57, 64 Gwynn, Jeff — 54 Haga, Amy — 50 Haga, Tammy — 47 Hager, Lechia — 36, 63 Hale, Bobby — 48 Hall, Brian — 50 Hall, Charlie — 50 Hall, Cheryl — 52 Hall, Jason — 52 Hall, Michael — 39 Hall, Tracy — 53 Hamblin, Helen — 42, 63 Hamblin, Leory — 48 Hamblin, Mark — 48 Hamblin, Rita — 50 Harden, Amanda — 51 Harden, Karen — 27, 56, 61, 62, 69, 73, 79, 80 Harden, Norma — 42 Harden, Pamela — 53 Harden, Jimmy — 46 Harman, Matt — 43, 64, 82 Harper, James — 10, 24, 33, 56, 58,59, 62 Harper, Joyce — 36 Harris, Charlotte — 43, 63 Harris, Juanita — 33, 56, 58 Harris, Mark — 27, 64 Havens, C. W. — 39, 64 Havens, Kathy — 27 Havens, Melissa — 36 Havens, Rachel — 50 Havens, Richard — 4, 59 Havens, Ritchie — 48 Havens, Ruth — 6, 76 Hilltop News Staff — 58 Hoge, Todd — 16, 33, 72, 84 Homecoming — 16 Honors — 11 Horton, Kathy — 6 Hounshell, Karen — 10, 16, 24, 33, 56, 59, 60, 62, 74, 76, 77, 79 Hounshell, Mike — 48 Hounshell, Tina — 52 Hubble, Terry — 43, 64, 82 Hutchins, Marty — 43, 64, 16 Hylton, Bob — 47 Hylton, Patty — 16, 27, 24, 58, 61, 66, 67, 69, 73, 75, 79, 80 Hylton, Samantha — 47, 70, 74 Hylton, Tracey — 39, 64, 84 Janney, Robert — 47, 70 Johnston, Tina — 51 Junior-Senior Prom — 22—23 Karns, Tim — 33 Kegley, Clinton — 51 Kegley, Roberta — 48 Kegley, Jessie — 5, 58, 59 Kegley, Susan — 10, 27, 24, 56, 58, 61, 77, 79 Index — 109 Kegley, Tracy — 45, 70 Kelley, Emmett — 54 Kent, Kandy — 39, 63, 78 Kent, Ricky — 47 Kidd, Kathy — 49 Kidd, Kim — 16, 36, 57, 63, 65, 76, 81 Kincaid, Vickie — 39, 63 Kindergarten — 53 King, Alison — 51 King, Annette — 43, 63 King, Billy — 46, 64 King, David — 51 King, Denise — 46, 70 King, Dusty — 50 King, Eugene — 50 King, Idette — 47, 74 King, John — 47 King, Lisa — 33, 60, 67, 77 King, Mark — 33, 64 King, Robert — 33 King, Ronnie — 48 King, Rusty — 47, 74 King, Sammy — 43, 82 King, Shannon — 48 King, Sue — 7 Knight, Jack — 54 Lakey, Deana — 49 Lambert, Becky — 33, 63 Lambert, Donna — 50 Lambert, Donna Ann — 39, 57, 63, 65 Gene — 45 Lambert, Lambert, Marie — 8 Lambert, Rita — 24, 40, 57, 60, 63, 65, 78 Lambert, Robert — 49 Lambert, Robert Michael — 28 Lambert, Scott — 48 Lambert, Tony — 36, 64, 83 Lambert, Valerie — 37, 57, 78 Lang, Terry — 48 Lester, Teresa — 51 Library Club — 65 Looney, Tonya — 50 Lucas, Paul — 33, 58, 62, 72, 76 Lunchroom Workers — 8 Mabe, Kay — 5 Mallory, Jeanetta — 40 Mallory, Michael — 28 Mallory, Rebecca — 53 Matz, Joanne — 43 McKinney, Chuckie — 64 McKinney, Ricky — 40 McKinney, Vanessa — 43 McPeak, Barry — 43 McPeak, Dreama — 28 McPeak, Ginger — 28, 66, 69 McPeak, Michael — 54 McPeak, Rebecca — 37, 60, 63, 76 Meadows, Rusty — 51 Melvin, Becky — 46 Melvin, John — 49 Melvin, Kathy — 40, 63 Melvin, Mary — 8 110 — Index Index — cont'd. Melvin, Mike — 43, 64 Melvin, Pam — 34, 56, 59, 62, 65,76 Miller, Delisa — 20, 43, 64 Miller, June — 7 Miller, Teresa — 45 Millirons, Connie — 34, 63, 66 Millirons, Janet — 20, 48 Miss Bland County 1980 — 20, 21 Miss Echo 1981 — 18, 19 Mitchem, Angel — 53 Mitchem, Miracle — 51 Morehead, Carla — 16, 34, 63, 66 Morehead, Cathy — 20, 40, 64, 65, 69 Morehead, Chad — 53 Morehead, Dawn — 40, 63 Morehead, Lisa — 43, 63 Morehead, Packy — 43, 64 Morehead, Teresa — 34, 63 Muncy, Charlie — 8 Muncy, Heath — 49 Muncy, John — 28, 60, 64, 76, 84 Muncy, Lamoore — 47 Muncy, Lucy — 28, 58, 62, 65, 68, 69, Vk ae ad Muncy, Lyle — 47 Munsey, Betty — 5, 63 Munsey, Colene — 10, 28, 56, 61, 63, 69 Munsey, Mitchell — 43, 64, 82 Munsey, Travis — 50 Mustard, Allen — 28, 64 Mustard, Brian — 40, 64 Mustard, Gary — 45, 70 Mustard, Jeri — 45, 70 Mustard, John — 50 Mustard, Leanna — 46, 70 Mustard, Mark — 28 Mustard, Paula — 16, 40, 64 Mustard, Tammy — 46, 74 Mustard, Terry — 46 Mutter, Billy — 54 Mutter, David — 49 Mutter, Patty — 54 Nash, Henry — 54 Neal, Jo — 24, 21, 34, 56, 59, 62 Neal, Lori — 20, 43 Neal, Tim — 40, 64, 76, 83 Neel, Shaunn — 45 Nelson, Chippie — 49 Nelson, Connie — 37, 63 Nelson, Gary — 40, 64, 83 Nelson, Lori — 47 Nelson, Mike — 49 Nelson, Shawn — 49 Newberry, Aaron — 49 Newberry, Allan — 50 Newberry, April — 50 Newberry, Danny — 34, 64 Newberry, Dawn — 34, 59, 65, 73, 76, 77,79 Newberry, Elizabeth — 5, 61, 65 Newberry, Joey — 40 Newberry, Larry — 16, 34, 64, 76 Newberry, Marcy — 43 Newberry, Mark — 34, 56, 64, 76, 84 Newberry, Marquis — 34, 56, 66 Newberry, Matthew — 53 Newberry, Norma — 7 Newberry, Sarah — 48 Ninth Grade — 38—41 Nunley, James — 40, 64 OBrien, Jessica — 21, 50 Office Workers — 10 Olinger, Heather — 52 Owens, Jerri — 29, 56, 65, 69 Paciga, Carrie — 49 Parker, Betty Jo — 20, 29, 63 Parker, Todd — 40 Parker, Wendell — 46, 70 Paris, Regina — 47 Pauley, Brian — 37, 64, 65 Pauley, Carla — 46 Pauley, Clif — 34, 64, 69 Pauley, Jerry — 29 Pauley, Julie — 49 Pauley, Kevin — 52 Peery, Phil — 29, 64 Penley, Bridgette — 53 Penley, Marilyn — 10, 16, 29, 56, 61, 66, 69 Pep Club — 76 Perkins, Brian — 46, 70 Perkins, Lori — 49 Perkins, Michael — 43, 64 Pettrey, Wendi — 50 Pike, Hope — 52 Powers, Margie — 7 Price, Eddie — 45, 70 Price, Terri — 10, 21, 34, 58, 59, 65 Price, Wendi — 11, 37, 57, 58, 59, 62, 65, 73, 79 Pruett, Harvey — 37, 64, 83 Pruett, Mary Lynn — 10, 29, 56, 60, 61,62,.65; 73, 75,77, 79; BO Pruitt, Dawn — 47 Pruitt, Lisa — 29, 56, 62, 65, 67 Pruitt, Ricky — 40, 64, 83 Pruitt, Rita — 29, 56, 58, 59 Pruitt, Sarah — 40, 57, 62, 65 Ramsey, Barbara — 40, 63 Ramsey, Regina — 54 Ramsey, Sylvia — 34, 63 Rankin, Wallace — 37 Reynolds, Katherine — 7 Richardson, Donna — 46 Richardson, Kathryn — 20, 43, 63, 76 Richardson, Sheila — 5, 63 Richardson, Teresa — 20, 43, 63, 76, 78 Richardson, Tim — 30, 64, 72, 84 Riddle, Cris — 29, 69 Romano, Nathan — 53 Rosenberry, Stina — 43, 63 Safety Patrol — 70 Sarver, John — 11, 34, 56, 62 Sarver, Lisa — 37, 59, 65, 69, 76 Sarver, Michael — 16, 24, 30, 64, 76,84 Saunders, Heather — 52 SCA Council — 60 Schoenthal, Gerhard — 48 Schoenthal, Marshall — 51 Scott, Jan — 7, 70 Scott, Becky — 7 Second Grade — 50—51 Senior Directory — 106—108 Seventh Grade 45—46 Sexton, Robert — 53 Shelton, Bruce — 43 Shelton, Carrie — 47 Shelton, Donna — 37, 57, 63 Shelton, Elbert — 37, 83 Shelton, Ernie — 46, 70 Shelton, Jeff — 43, 64, 82 Shelton, Mark — 49 Shelton, Michael — 46 Sheppard, Margie — 30, 56, 62, 69 Shewey, Cathy — 53 Shewey, Sherri — 51 Simmons, Debbie — 43 Simmons, John — 50 Simmons, Sammy — 49 Simmons, Sharon — 40, 63, 77 Simmons, Travis — 53 Simms, Jennifer — 50 Simpkins, Fred — 7, 57, 76 Sink, Leon — 47, 74, 75 Sink, Tresila — 20, 50 Sixth Grade — 46—47 Smelser, Mike — 40, 64, 83 Smelser, Shane — 51 Smelser, Tammy — 34, 56, 76, 77 Smith, Heather — 50 Smith, Kim — 8 Smith, Libby — 7, 81 Smith, Patrick — 51 Smith, Patty — 16, 43, 60, 78 Smith, Sue — 41, 57, 65, 78 Smith, Tonya — 20, 49 SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS — 11 Sparks, Ervin — 47, 74, 75 Sparks, Jimmy — 53 Special Education — 54 Stafford, Jason — 53 Stafford, Jennifer — 48 Stafford, John — 49 Stansell, Regina — 43, 76 Steffey, Lee — 54 Steffey, Sammy — 50 Steffey, Todd — 48 Stowers, Anglea — 52 Stowers, Anita — 41, 57, 65, 78 Stowers, Edwina — 10, 35, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 74, 77,79 Stowers. Patricia — 51 Stowers, Thomas — 35, 64 Strock, Angela — 45, 70 Strock, David — 51 Strock, Donna — 41, 57, 62, 63, 76 Strock, Eric — 46 Index — cont'd. Strock, Julie — 52 Strock, Randy — 10, 11, 16, 30, 56, 59, 61, 62, 75, 76, 84 Strock, Sarah — 49 Swanson, Tammy — 49 Sweetheart Dance — 15 Talbert, Billy — 35, 64, 84 Talbert, Lisa — 46 Tate, Anna — 37, 45, 64 Tate, Lynne — 45 Taylor, Allan — 50 Taylor, Billy — 41 Taylor, Curtis — 48 Taylor, Dennis — 45 Taylor, Eric — 46 Taylor, Forrest — 52 Taylor, Todd — 24, 37, 57, 58, 62, 65, 68, 72, 76 Taylor, Tony — 30, 64 Tennis — 72—73 Tenth Grade — 36, 37 Third Grade — 50 Thomas, Dave — 16, 35, 56, 84 Thomas, Lonnie — 11, 37, 57, 62, 83 Thompson, Angela — 45, 70 Thompson, Chad — 50 Thompson, Crystal — 53 Thompson, Renee — 41, 63, 69 Thompson, Roger — 4 Thompson, Sarah — 52 Thompson, Susan — 7 Thompson, Timmy — 47 Tibbs, Beth — 41 Tibbs, Betty — 44, 63 Tibbs, Crystal — 51 Tibbs, Darrell — 30, 66 Tibbs, Doris — 8 Tibbs, Stacy — 53 Tickle, Mary Lee — 7 Tolbert, Gregory — 44, 64 Tolbert, Sandra — 41, 63, 65 Tolbert, Sheri — 10, 35, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 76, 80 Tolbert, Teresa — 10, 11, 24, 30, 56, 58, 61, 62, 77 Toler, Brian — 50 Townley, Brian — 49 Townley, Bryan — 48 Townley, Hope — 47, 70 Townley, Kimberly — 16, 30, 56, 60, 61, 73, 77, 79 Townley, Mike — 47, 74 Townley, Randy — 50 Turner, Charles — 44, 68, 70 Turner, Richard — 44, 82 Twelfth Grade — 26—31 Umbarger, Elizabeth — 46 Umbarger, Mary Etta — 30, 63 Umbarger, Michael — 35, 56, 60, 64 Umbarger, Rebecca — 16, 24, 44, 76, 78 Umbarger, Sarah — 52 Umbarger, Susan — 44 Umbarger, Terry — 16, 41, 57, 60, 64 Umberger, Cheryl — 5, 62 Umberger, Diane — 5 Underwood, Angel — 51 Underwood, Barry — 24, 37, 57, 62, 65, 68, 76, 83 Underwood, Bryan — 37, 62, 65, 68, 69 Underwood, Dreama — 24, 44, 76 VICA — 66 Vineyard, Jeff — 41, 64 Vineyard, Mark — 49 Vineyard, Martin — 48 Vocational — 67 Volleyball — 76 Waddle, Lisa — 44 Waddle, Robbie — 49 Waddle, Samantha — 50 Wade, Ellis — 49 Wade, Ryland — 45, 70 Walker, Tracey — 37, 63 Warden, Debbie — 44, 65, 76 Warden, Donna — 49 Warden, Holly — 52 Warden, Rusty — 49 WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS — 10 Wiley, Donna — 52 Wiley, Douglas — 53 Wimmer, Arnie — 16, 24, 44, 64, 82 Wimmer, Ruth — 7 Wimmer, Sheri — 46 Winesett, Becky — 50 Winesett, Rex — 35, 67 Woolwine, Mark — 37, 57, 83 Wolfe, Arty — 44, 64 Wolfe, Shirley — 21, 31, 56 Wolfe, Tammy — 44 Wolfe, Tracy — 45, 70 Work Study Students — 8 Wright, Bridget — 41, 57, 63, 65 Wright, Chris — 35, 64 Wright, Cynthia — 37, 63 Wright, Debra — 21, 31, 63, 66 Wright, Dwayne — 41 Wright, Eric — 35, 64 Wright, Rita — 37, 63 Wright, Rusty — 35, 64 Wright, Sheila — 41, 63, 64, 65 Wright, Troy — 35 Wright, Wesley — 41, 64 Wynn, Kathy — 50 Wynn, Robert — 45 Wynn, Sarah — 31, 74, 79 Wynn, William — 31 Yates, Betsy — 54 Yates, David — 41, 64 Yates, Melissa — 46 Yates, Robin — 52 Yates, Samantha — 48 Yates, Tony — 47 Young, Charity — 37, 57, 65, 69, 81 Young, Gary — 41, 57, 64 Young, Glenn — 44, 64 Young, Roberta — 31, 56, 65, 69 Index — 111 Although engulfed with the return of the fifty-two American Hostages and the governmental change from Democratic to Republican, Bland has managed to ‘’flow with the tide’’— maintaining the unity and integrity which has long been a part of this county’s heritage. Seniors can well remember their transitional “trial and error’ eighth grade year. Curiosity, confu- sion, and compulsion seemed ever present. As the years passed, however, maturity prevailed in the form of close friendship ties and steadfast loyalty to their Alma Mater—Bland High! Having attended Bland schools for 12 years, seniors will be well prepared to venture into the working world and take their places as loyal supporters of their community called Bland.