Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

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Someone moved the water! Mark Newberry BELOW: Joanne makes a successful run in the 440. Joanne Matz, Mr. Cantrell, Mr. Crabtree Patty Smith won the running broad jump hands down. BELOW: Charlie Brown clears the bar by a nose. Leroy Hamblin competes in the broad jump. 22—Field Day

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Here is a rose of friendship I give, dear friend, to you, For your inspiring comfort And the kindly things you do. This rose of red petals, Like the sun’s bright flare, Sends the fragrance of the Heavens That we can always share. I adore this rose so dearly With its buds of red and gold; It is the greatest of all treasures That man can ever hold. Why, if ever I feel lonely, And many times I do, I seek the rose of friendship Then I never more feel blue. So let’s strive to give to others The sweetness of this rose; And life will be so peaceful And man will have no foes. Jack Virnstein ATHLETICS

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Third Straight Win No one lighted a torch, no one received a gold medal; but the third annual Bland County Field Day was just as important as the Olympics. Early morning high school participants and spectators gathered on the fairgrounds May 14, 1981. The Bland Athletes took first place in overall competi- tion. Bland competitors held first in the fol- lowing events: boys’ high jump, boys’ 440, girls’ 440, girls’ softball throw, boys’ shot- put (Bland took all four places), girls’ shot- put, girls’ running broad jump, and boys’ 100 yard dash. The mile ru n was also won for Bland. ABOVE: Ervin Sparks shows his skills in the high jump. “We told you not to call them that.” Bob Atwell, Ricky Bur- cham The winners! Elbert Shelton, Juanita Harris, Mr. Cantrell, Sarah Wynn, Richard Bartleson, Charlie Brown, Mrs. Mabe, Ricky Burcham, Billy Talbert. Field Day—23