Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1984 volume:

Echoes of Time 1984 The Echo Volume 39 Bland High School Bland, Virginia 24315 Echoes of Time Heartaches and concern filled the homes of Americans as mem- bers of their families and country went to Beirut on a mission for peace. Complications occurred as bombings were reported and deaths of some Americans. In the fashion world, anything goes! Various colored leg warm- ers were used to brighten up jeans. Designer jeans, including Chic, Jordache and Calvin Klein’s were in abundance with Levi’s and Wrangler’s favorites of both boys and girls. Small multi-colored neckties decorated shirts and blouses. Versions of the mini-dress and long sweat shirts known as “bun warmers” made the scene. Long loose tops capped “baggy” jeans or peg pants. The summer was a great time to get a suntan, or a sunburn, with the temperature reaching a record high of 105° F in August. December also hit a record with a low of -14° F. During 1983, re- cords were set for the wettest and driest weather we have had. A close race in the county elec- tions left many on the edge of their seats with some winning by as few as 44 votes. The school personnel altered little, adding two teachers and losing Mrs. Louise Bird to retire- ment. Two teachers tied the knot” — Mr. Gary Collins and Mrs. Beth Wessinger Cochran. Bland High made a very im- portant change in the commer- cial department with the addi- tion of three computers. The main building received a face lift during the summer of ’83. Students on a summer work program painted the trim (fac- ings and doors) a soft rust color. Contents Opening 2 Individuals 3 Student Life 41 Academics 53 Organizations 65 Athletics 83 Ads 98 Index 124 Closing 128 TOP: Designer jeans — Linda Ellison, An- drea Cassell, Rita Lambert. CENTER: Popular attire — Laura Cochran, Leslee Bennet, Cathy Stowers, Joyce Alexander. BOTTOM: Rita Gusler models the popular bun-warmer. Individuals Individuals Individuals The hours we spent together are as pearls in the echoes of our lives. Our lives often resembled rows of dominoes. The personal- ities of those around us not only touched us but often changed us. We either improved our outlook and set higher goals or we al- lowed ourselves to be brought down as dominoes. Each tick of the clock and each grain of sand in the hour glass became only an echo of time as we pursued our goals for careers and happiness. The Tried and True Mrs. Carolyn Bane, ICT; VICA Sponsor; B.S. M.S. — Radford U. Mr. Fred Beamer, Social Studies, Sophomore Class Sponsor; Pep Club Sponsor; B.S. M.S. — V.PI. Mrs. Christine Bird, Dramatics; Art; English; Art Club Sponsor; Dramatics Club Sponsor; Eighth Grade Class Sponsor; B.S. — Rad- ford U. Mr. Roger Thompson, Principal; B.S. - V.P.I., M S. — Radford U. Mr. Richard Havesn, Assistant Principal; Business; U.S. History; Senior Class Sponsor; B.S. — Blue- field State College Mrs. Debbie Anderson, Assistant Sophomore Class Sponsor; Science; Chemistry; Physics; B.A. M.S. — V.PI. Mr. Tommy Bird, Mathematics; Freshman Class Sponsor; B.S. — Radford U. Mr. Marvin Cantrell, Physical Education; Varsity and Eighth Grade Boys ’ Basketball Coach; Var- sity Girls’ Basketball Coach; Girls’ Volleyball Coach; Girls' Tennis Coach; Biology; B.S. — Appala- chian State U. Mr. William Crabtree, Agriculture; General Mechanics; FFA Sponsor: B.S. M.S. - V.PI. Since Seniors have the dough- nuts what’s left for the French Club to sell?” This is one of the many questions that have haunted the minds of teachers from the first day of school to the last. Among the oth- er daily hassles the teachers had to face were: removing Fred from the building, controlling obnoxious be- havior, and last, but not least, grad- ing papers they couldn't read. Mrs. Louise Bird epotimized the love of teaching by spending forty years in the classroom and teaching three generations of Bland County children. Her quick smile and sense of humor endeared her to students, parents, and fellow teachers. Her enduring patience and special way of teaching made school a pleasant experience. Mrs. Bird retired in June of 1983 at the age of 62. Mrs. Louise Bird, retiree, shares memo- ries with Mr. Fred Beamer at BCEA dinner. 4 Faculty Mr. Gary Collins, Physical Educa- tion; Junior Varsity Boys' Basket- ball Coach; Junior Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach; Baseball Coach; Assistant Eighth Grade Class Spon- sor; B.A. — Emory and Henry Mrs. Janet Faulkner, English; Beta Sponsor; Newspaper Sponsor; As- sistant Senior Class Sponsor; B.S. M.S. — Radford U. Dr. David Foltz, Behavior consul- tant; B.A. — Roanoke College; M.A. — Kean College, N.J.; PhD. — Southern Illinois U. Mrs. Nancy Gamble, Guidance Counselor; Government; Junior Beta Sponsor; B.S. M.S. — Rad- ford U. Mrs. Karen Green, Band md Cho- rus; B.S. — Radford U. Ms. Sandra Green, Secondary Spe- cial Education; Elementary Special Education Coordination Teacher; Cheerleading Sponsor; B.S. M.S. — Radford U. Miss Mary Greever, English; SCA Sponsor; Assistant Freshman Class Sponsor; A.B. — Lenoir Rhyne Mrs. Jessie Kegley, Business; Assis- tant Junior Class Sponsor; FBLA Sponsor; Newspaper Sponsor; B.S. — East Tennessee State Mrs. Kay Mabe, Mathematics; Ju- nior Class Sponsor; B.S. — Rad- ford U. Mrs. Betty Munsey, Home Econom- ics; FHA Sponsor; B.S. M.S. — V.PI. Mrs. Elizabeht Newberry, Librar- ian; Accounting; Computer Appli- cations; Yearbook Advisor; Library Club Sponsor; B.S. M.S. — Rad- ford U. Ms. Diane Rowe, French; French Club Sponsor; B.A. — Emory and Henry Faculty 5 New Personnel Provide More Services Joining the school staff this year tions helped to improve working tional services for students in the were Beth Cochran, Sonny Turner conditions and the appearance of areas of speech and learning dis- and Terri Weber. Their contribu- the buildings and provided addi- abilities. Mr. Hampton Atkinson, Special Education; B.A. — Lynchburg Col- lege Mrs. Violet Bird, First, Second, Section A Seventh Grade Aide and Office Aide. Mrs. Helen Blankenship, Special Education Aide and Transporta- tion Aide. Mrs. Joyce Cassell, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Aide and Office Aide. Mrs. Beth Cochran, LD Resource Teacher; B.S. - U.N.C. Mrs. Connie DeWilde, Kindergar- ten, Section B Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade and Section B Seventh Grade Aide. Mrs. Oma Farmer, Chapter I Read- ing Aide Mrs. Rae Lee Hanaker, Secondary EMR; Elementary EMR Resource; B.S. — Blue field State College Mrs. Dian Phipps, Chapter I Read- ing; B.S. — Radford U., M.A. — Ball State U. Ms. Sheree Sadler, Elementary LD Self-Contained; B.S. — Radford U. Mrs. Mary Lee Tickle, Chapter I Reading Aide Ms. Terri Weber, Speech-Language Pathologist; B.S. — Radford U. 6 Personnel Mrs. Marie Lambert — Bookkeeper Secretary Her other duties include the high school lunch count, typing, duplicating and selling office supplies. Mrs. Nancy Stockner Media Assistant Mr. Charlies Muncy Head Custodian BUS DRIVERS. FRONT ROW: Jimmy Sheets, David Bane BACK ROW. Brenda Pike, Tony Wright, Regina Newberry, Marty McPeak, Margaret Miller, Mike Woolwine (substituting for Eugene Mustard) Mr. Roby Cregar — Custodian Mr. Paul Burge — Custodian Mr. Sonny Turner Custodian Mr. Louie Ayers Maintenance LUNCHROOM WORKERS: Doris Tibbs, Mary Melvin, Hazel Ellison Personnel 7 Venturing into Learning Being our first and second years of school, we experienced many new and different things. This year was the first time we ever heard of a Harvest Festival as we performed a Lollipops and Roses dance and dressed up as Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. As kindergarteners, we became used to a new daily rou- tine. We did new and different things like making our own bulletin boards and drawing Halloween pic- tures. As first graders, we began to master our reading and math skills. Our room bulletin boards, which we created, displayed our abilities. These were the beginning years for us as we ventured into the many years of learning ahead of us. Mrs. Katherine Reynolds — BA — Radford University, MA — VPI Matthew Brunk Aaron Hall Katie Kidd Jody Lambert Brian Lambert Michael Paul McPeak Michael Allen Muncy Michael Munsey Rachael Munsey Smokey Parmenter Becky Penley Jimmy Pike Melissa Richardson Sarah Shewey Brandon Sink Melanie Talbert Samantha Thompson Kelly Tickle Samuel Tickle Chad Umbarger Misty Wiley Cheryl Winesett r Learning through group activities: (clockwise from lower left) Katie Kidd, Matthew Brunk, Becky Penley, Charlie Corder, Michael McPeak, Chad Umbarger, Sarah Shewey, Rachael Munsey, Jody Lambert, Melanie Talbert, Sam Tickle, Kelly Tickle, Samantha Thompson, Brandon Sink 8 Kindergarten SPENDING FREE TIME CRE- ATIVELY: FRONT ROW: Jeremy Blankenship, Charlie Burton; 2ND ROW: Robbie Morehead, Jason Mitchem, Brian Waddle, Justin Eaton; BACK ROW: Billy Davis, P. J. Meadows, Christopher Wolcott. Playtime for first graders is not idle or wasted. They learn the art of structure with Lincoln Logs, Bristle Blocks and Tinker Toys. They learn to share by playing with each other and by taking turns with things they all enjoy. Jeremy Blankenship Allen Brown Becky Brunk Charlie Burton Charlie Corder Billy Dauis Justin Eaton Joshua Gibson Bradley Gordon Mark Graham Crystal Hall Shannon Havens Bobbie Hobbs Bradley Hoosier David Alan Lambert Joanie Lambert Mark Lucas Bryan Meade P. J. Meadows Eric Miller Jason Mitchem Robbie Morehead Wesley St rock Bradley Tate Kary Taylor April Tickle James Umbarger Brian Waddle Christopher Wolcott First Grade 9 Gypsies and Hoboes for a Night Practicing for a gypsy dance and being hoboes filled part of our time as we began getting ready to make our debut at the Harvest Festival. After the glamor of being stars for a night diminished, we came down to earth and began serious studying. We started a new form of writing and doing math as we explored the wonders of cursive writing and multiplication tables. We began to have new subjects we never had be- fore like English and Social Stud- ies. We were encouraged to practice and improve our writing skills and to study our multiplication tables. By doing this, we will be well pre- pared for the school years to come. Mrs. Becky Scott — BA — King College, MA — Radford Univer- sity Detria Agee Beth Bridges Eric Brooks Angela Carter Emory Carl Davis Robbie Davis Allen Dent Brook Dillow Kristie Dillow Tawny Dillow Aaron Faulkner Stacy Kidd Crystal King Kevin King Jennie Lambert Angel Mitchem Sandra Nelson Stuart Newberry Misty Pauley Christina Schepers Amie Simms Tonya Talbert Melanie Thompson TAKING A BREAK from work to keep pnysicaLly fit — FRONT ROW: Robbie Davis, Allen Dent; 2ND ROW: Angel Mitchem, Detria Agee; BACK ROW: Eric Brooks, Christina Schepers. 10 Second Grade Mrs. Sue King — BS — Radford University HARVEST FESTIVAL PRACTICE took a lot of time for the third graders. In striving for perfection they spent many hours in the gymnasium listening and dancing to the music and learning to be hoboes. Members of the class in the foreground are: Bridgette, Penley, Douglas Wiley, Rachel Davis and Jere- miah Gibson Chris Bowles Sheree Burton Michael Cochran Patricia Corder Rachel Davis Sammy Dent Arthur Ellison Michael Ellison Jeremiah Gibson Mary Margaret Gibson Stephanie Goins Tracy Hall Pamela Denise Harden Becky Mallory Chad Morehead Matthew Newberry Kevin Pauley Bridgette Penley Joe Putnam Molly Jo Richardson Nathan Romano Robert Sexton Martha Shewey Travis Simmons Jimmy Sparks Jason Stafford Stacy Tibbs Crystal Thompson Christina Wellman Douglas Wiley Third Grade II BEING a well-rounded person requires study and learning in all areas. These fourth grade students are being careful not to tip over the water cup while receiving instruction in the art of watercolor painting by their teacher, Mrs. Jan Scott. FRONT ROW: Donna Wiley, Tina Hounshell, Heather Burton, Sarah Umberger. BACK ROW: Becky Bird, Angela Kent, Cheryl Hall. Tommy Bell Becky Bird Cindy Blevins Kevin Bowles Heather Burton Angela Dalton Jeana Dalton Robert Davis Ginger Dillow Michael Dillow Jimmy Duncan Kandi Farley Cheryl Hall' Jason Hall Tina Hounshell Angela Kent Bradley Martin Rusty Meadows Heather Olinger Hope Pike Mechelle Shelor Angela Stowers Julie Strock Charlie Thompson Sarah Thompson Sarah Umberger Holly Warden Donna Wiley Michelle Wright 12 Fourth Grade Involvement in Work and Fun “Let’s get physical involved fourth graders in participation for the Harvest Festival. Being allowed to join 4-H made them feel more mature and responsible. Following the retirement of Mrs. Louise Bird, Mrs. Janet Scott was “demoted from seventh grade to fourth grade teacher. The study of Indians prompted fifth graders to build Indian vil- lages. For a special treat at Hallow- een they darkened the room, sat around a lighted candle and shared their favorite “scary tales. ” Bobby Boardwine Robby Brown Tina Brown David Chandler Randy Clemons Brent Davis Kevin Dent Chris Dillow Rita Hamblin Amanda Harden Teresa Lester Gary Lintecum Miracle Mitchem Patty Mutter Jennifer Simms Shane Smelser Sammy Steffey Patricia Stowers Scott Tickle Mike Umbarger Enjoying time away from studies these fifth graders try to outdo each other in telling Halloween tall tales. (Clock- wise from lower left) Rita Hamblin, Tina Brown, Sam- my Steffey, Bobby Boardwine, David Chandler, Gary Linte- cum, Shane Smelser, Miracle Mitchem, Amanda Harden, Chris Dillow, Patricia Stowers Fifth Grade (A) 13 Pac Man Pac Man Fever invaded the se- renity of grade 5B. This was the as- signment to Mrs. Bernard's fifth grade for the Harvest Festival. Still numbering over 35 they were again divided into two sections. Sixth graders learned to “swing. Invades 5B your partner ” under the guidance, instruction and active participa- tion of their teacher, Mrs. Jackie Barlow. They performed a square dance in the Harvest Festival. They also became actively involved in First-year Band. Mrs. Jeannette Bernard — B.S. — Radford University Rusty Bird Pam Chewning Eric Faulkner Tina Johnston Clinton Kegley Alison King David King Travis Munsey Marshall Schoenthal Sherri Shewey John Simmons Heather Smith Patrick Smith Tommy Smith David Strock Robbie Taylor Crystal Tibbs Patrick Smith, Tommy Smith, Marshall Schoenthal and Travis Munsey exhibit their creative abilities on assigned posters. The October Halloween season does not create any problems for these fifth graders as they pursue their studies. FRONT ROW: Sherri Shewey, Tommy Smith, Clinton Kegley, Alison King. 2ND ROW: Pam Chewning, John Simmons BACK ROW: Eric Faulkner, Robbie Taylor, Patrick Smith. 14 Fifth Grade (B) Mrs. Jackie Barlow — B.A. — VPI A typical classroom scene in the sixth grade. Jamie Asbury Julie Baxley Doug Boardwine Alan Cassell Chad Chandler Mary Ruth Echols Brian Fore William Frazier Jim Graham Amy Hag a Brian Hall Rachel Havens Bradley King Dusty King Donna Lambert Tonya Looney John Michael Mustard Henry Nash Allan Newberry April Newberry Wendi Pettrey Tresila Sink Chad Thompson Randy Townley Samantha Waddle Becky Winsett LEFT: Square dancing — Randy Townley, Tonya Looney, Chad Chandler, Donna Lambert. Sixth Grade 15 BELOW: Harvest Festival Practice. RIGHT: Chip Bird, Aaron Newberry, Robbie Waddle, Kevin Cox. OFFICERS: Chip Bird, president; Robbie Waddle, vice- president; Patricia Nelson, secretary; Sammy Simmons, treasurer; Billie French, Mrs. Margie Powers — B.A. — Marshall University reporter. Chip Bird Jr. Blevins Tiffany Bowen Kim Crabtree Randy Dillow Billie French Charmin Gravley Kathy Kidd Patricia Nelson Shawn Nelson Sammy Simmons Tonya Smith John Stafford Sarah Strock Robbie Waddle Rusty Warden 16 Seventh Grade (A) Mrs. Susan DeHart — B.S. — Rad- ford University Kings of “Kings of the hill described the seventh graders as they spent their last year in the elementary hall. They accepted the new roles and re- sponsibilities of safety patrols and executed their tasks with skill and interest. Too many for one class- room created a split and two new teachers. Mrs. Margie Powers moved up to seventh grade level from a combination grade. A new- the Hill comer to the school, Mrs. Susan De- Hart, received the position of teach- er for IB. BELOW LEFT. OFFICERS - BOTTOM ROW: Ellis Wade and Amanda Baxley, sergeants-at-arms; MIDDLE ROW: Heath Muncy, vice- president; Scott Wellman, treasurer; Cheryl Graham, secretary; TOP: Tammy Davis, president. Amanda Baxley Jimmy Blevins Sonya Chewning Kevin Cox Tammy Davis Michael Fanning Cheryl Graham Heath Muncy Mike Nelson Aaron Newberry Julie Pauley Lori Perkins Tammy Swanson Samantha Tickle Ellis Wade Scott Wellman BELO W: If these are teacher's pets, the class must approve from the smiles on their faces. Seventh Grade (B) 17 Echoes of New Faces and Ideas The pre-freshman year was one of new faces, places, and ideas. It was a time of bewilderment that hopefully turned into understand- ing and a self-conscious feeling that became daily routine. A feeling of maturity accompa- nied us as we entered into high school ... a maturity that also brought responsibilities. We be- came responsible for lockers, get- ting to class on time, being leaders, and handling sales and money from those tiresome fund raisers. Being a pre-freshman brought mountains of work, millions of forms, initiations, and worst of all being called a punky eighth grader — wonder of wonders that we ever survived. As eighth graders we were limit- ed on money-making projects. The “biggies” were reserved for those upper classmen. We brought baked “goodies” and sold them at the con- cession stand during one of the bas- ketball games, and we sold Christ- mas supplies which included wrap- ping paper, candles and tags. Being a pre-freshman was one of many hopes in school, but the big- gest hope of all was that we will nev- er be a pre-freshman again. OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Robert Lambert, president; Brad Dillow, vice- president; Roberta Kegley, secretary; 2ND ROW: Jamie Chewning, treasurer; Darcy Groseclose, reporter; BACK ROW: Mrs. Christine Bird and Mr. Gary Collins, sponsors. PROPERTIES of physical science are explained by Mr. Marvin Cantrell to 8th graders — Jon Melvin, Mr. Cantrell, Mike Hounshell, Shannon King. Angela Atwell Leslee Bennett Wendi Binns Angie Blevins 18 Eighth Grade Thomas Brewster Billy Burton Jamie Chewning Bradley Davis Freda Davis Wayne Davis Tony Dent Bradley Dillow Dawn Dillow Pam Dillow Ronnie Fields Maria Foglesong Kevin Fore Vickie French Darcy Groseclose Mark Gulser Bobby Hale Mark Hamblin Ritchie Havens Russell Havens Mike Hounshell Roberta Kegley Ronnie King Shannon King Eighth Grade 19 Deana Lakey Anthony Lambert Robert Lambert Larry Lafferty Terry Lang Lana Lindamood David Martin Jon Melvin Janet Millirons Sarah Newberry Andy Putnam Jeffery Robinett Gerhard Schoenthal Jennifer Stafford Todd Steffey Karen Strock Sean Thornsberry Billy Tolbert Brian Townley Elizabeth Turner Mark Vineyard Martin Vineyard Donna Warden Pam Wright 20 Eighth Grade Learning Through Interaction During our ninth grade year we were no longer known as punky eighth graders and we felt some- what more important in the high school scene. We were included in playing basketball, volleyball, and tennis; and those activities helped us learn the ways of interaction and cooperation. We also participated in field day. Our routine was filled with home- work, dances, ballgames, and field- trips. We were involved in various organizations such as ... Art Club, Jr. Beta, Pep Club, Library Club, FBLA, FFA, FHA, Band, and SCA. Our main money-making project was raffling off a telephone and we also sold baked goods during a bas- ketball game. LEFT — Congregating for meetings in the library and passing time with friends. FRONT ROW: Shaunn Neel, Angie Thompson, Pam Davis 2ND ROW: Issis Umbarger, Tammi Haga, Anthony Cox, Carla Pauley, Cindy Crabtree BACK ROW: Marcie Asbury, Thelma Sarver, Lori Perkins, Eddie Price, Dawn Pruitt, Jeri Mustard, Ernie Shelton, Timmy Thompson, Lyle Muncy, Eric Strock. BELOW: Pensive and reflective expressions reveal the thoughts within. FRONT ROW: Daniel Conley. MIDDLE ROW: Tom Brewster, Andy Putnam, Ronnie King, Bobby Hale, Ryland Wade, Steven Foglesong. BACK ROW: Teresa Umbarger, Mr. Tommy Bird, Timmy Davis. OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Tammi Haga, president; Bob Hylton, vice-president; Hope Townley, secretary; 2ND ROW: Stephen Fanning, treasurer; Steven Mitchell, reporter; BACK ROW: Miss Mary Greever and Mr. Tommy Bird, sponsors. Phillip Bogle Ronnie Clemons Daniel Conley Keith Conley Anthony Cox Ninth Grade 21 Cindy Crabtree David Dalton Glen Davis Lisa Davis Angela Dehart Jeff Dodson Amy Drummond Steven Fanning Gene French Lisa Gravley Patrick Groseclose Tammi Haga Bob Hylton Samantha Hylton Sarah Karpenski Denise King Idette King Rusty King Robert Martin Allen Massey Bodie Miller Steven Mitchell Bobby Morehead Laura Morehead 22 Ninth Grade Mike Morehead LaMoore Muncy Lyle Muncy Tammy Mustard Billy Mutter David Mutter Lori Nelson James Parker Regina Parris Carla Pauley Dawn Pruitt Donna Richardson Thelma Sue Sarver Carrie Shelton Ernie Shelton Leon Sink Janet Smith Eric Strock Timmy Thompson Hope Townley Todd Turner Elizabeth Umbarger Stafford Umbarger Teresa Umbarger Ninth Grade 23 Half-Way to the Top Perched on the third rung of the ladder, sophomores were half-way to the top. Fully immersed in school activities they were constantly chal- lenged to reach goals they set for themselves. Class members tapped for Jr. Beta numbered four with eighteen already members. Always looking for new methods to raise money, they raffled a cash prize of $25, a ham and a box of Valentine candy. They also sold spirit buttons with the slogan “Rockets go to the top. ” Observers watch David Blankenship in Eric Taylor and Mr. Cantrell observe the 440 as Tracy Kegley runs a close second to the running-long-jump. Alice Neal. OFFICERS - FRONT ROW: Sherri Wimmer, president; Timmy Davis, vice-president; Melanie Morehead, secretary-treasurer; BACK ROW: Mr. Fred Beamer and Ms. Debbie Anderson, sponsors. Marcie Asbury Paula Austin Everette Baxley David Blankenship Kim Boardwine Karin Carlson Laura Cochran Jeff Cox 24 Tenth Grade Timmy Davis Pam Davis Barry Dillow Ben Dillow Butch De Wilde Roger Etter Steve Foglesong Kenny Froy Rita Gusler Becky Hanshew Jimmy Harden Dennis Keen Tracy Kegley Billy King Gene Lambert Sammy Lambert Terry Martin Becky Melvin Teresa Miller Melanie Morehead Gary Mustard Jerri Mustard LeAnna Mustard Terry Mustard Tenth Grade 25 Shaunn Neel Wendell Parker Brian Perkins Eddie Price Tina Putnam Regina Ramsey Billy Ramsey T. J. Roseberry Ervin Sparks Lee Steffey Angela Strock Lynn Tate Eric Taylor Angie Thompson Chris Tickle Lisa Tolbert Judy Umbarger Denise Umbarger Ryland Wade Sherri Wimmer Tracy Wolfe Karen Wright Martin Wright Sharon Wright 26 Tenth Grade Veterans at Karen Asbury Jim Barker The Wheel TOP - OFFICERS - FRONT ROW: Arnie Wimmer, president; Patty Smith, vice-president; Becky Umbarger, secretary- treasurer; BACK ROW: Mrs. Jessie Kegley and Mrs. Kay Mabe, sponsors. LEFT: Richard Turner pushed harder as race with Bobby Saunders became closer. “I’ve got the car keys so let's go to the Pizza Hut after the game. ” Ju- niors were now veterans at driving and allowed the use of the family car occasionally. College bound students found their subject matter more difficult and time-consuming while others chose lighter matter, easing the load and allowing more free time. Fund raising was no longer door- to-door, but person-to-person! They began the year selling spices, then took orders for various Christ- mas gifts. The first day of deer sea- son they held a bake sale. These, along with $15 class dues, provided most of the funds needed for a lively Prom. Lola Blevins Tammy Blevins David Braithwaite Jimmy Mack Brown Tania Burcham Gretchen Carlson Shawna Carr Julie Clemons Eleventh Grade 27 Lonnie Clemons Dreama Cox Greg Davis John Dillow Ronnie Dillow Doug Farlow Ricky Faulkner Tina Fulford Regina Groseclose Helen Hamblin Norma Harden Matt Harman Charlotte Harris Rick Keen Jeff Kincaid Annette King Sammy King Katrina Lilly JoAnne Matz Keith May Marty McPeak Mike Melvin Delisa Miller Lisa Morehead 28 Eleventh Grade Packy Morehead Mitch Munsey Lori Neel Marci Newberry Jim Nunley Mike Perkins Kitten Richardson Teresa Richardson Stina Roseberry Bruce Shelton Debbie Simmons Patty Smith Sandy Smith Charlie Stoots Cathy Stowers Teri Strock Betty Tibbs Chuck Turner Richard Turner Becky Umbarger Lisa Waddle Debbie Warden Arnie Wimmer Artie Wolfe Eleventh Grade 29 JOYCE ANNE ALEXANDER - Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander; FHA Ju- nior Degree (8); FHA Chapter Degree (10) ; Typing II Award (11); First Run- ner-up in FBLA Radford Regional Competition in Typing (11); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (11); FHA Historian (9); Ju- nior Beta Secretary (10); FBLA His- torian (12); Editor-in-Chief of News- paper (12); FHA (8-12); Junior Beta (9-10); Newspaper Staff (9-12); French Club (9-10); Library Club (9); Beta Club (11-12); FBLA (11-12); Art Club (11); Annual Staff (12); Snow Queen Candidate (12) SONJA MAE ASBURY - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Asbury; FHA Junior Degree (8); FHA Chapter Degree (9); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (11); FHA Historian (9); Newspaper Grade Co-editor (11); FHA (8-12); French Club (9, 11, 12); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Library Club (9); Beta Club (11-12); Annual Staff (12); Newspaper Staff (9-12) SANDRA LYNN BANE - Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Bane; FFA Secretary (11) ; ICT Vice President (12); Va. Ju- nior Hereford Association Secretary (8) ; Mid-Atlantic Junior Hereford Association Reporter (10-12); FFA (8- 11); Library Club (8,10); French Club (9) ; FBLA (10); Pep Club (10-11); ICT (12) ; American Hereford Association (10-12); Va. Junior Hereford Associ- ation (8); JV Basketball (8, 10); JV Basketball Co-Captain (10); Home- coming Candidate (10); FFA Public Speaking Award (10); FFA Star Greenhand (8); FFA Diversified Live- stock Award (9-10); FFA Beef Pro- duction Award (9-10) WILBERTA LYNN BANES - Mr. and Mrs. William D. Banes; FHA (8- 10); Art Club (11-12) EDWARD JACKSON BAXLEY - Mr. and Mrs. Everett C. Baxley; VIC A (12); JV Basketball (9-10) REBEKAH CHRISTINE CARTER — Mr. and Mr. Norman L. Carter; Fourth Place in Taping at Curricu- lum Fair (9); Honor Letter (11); Hon- or Bar (12); Spanish Club (9); Beta Club (12) ANDREA LEE CASSELL - Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Cassell; FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA Chapter De- gree (10); Who’s Who Among Ameri- can High School Students (11); Inter- national Foreign Language Award (12); FHA Chaplain (10); Varsity Cheerleader Co-captain (11); Senior 4-H President (12); 4-H County Council President (12); Annual Staff Business Manager (12); Senior 4-H (9, 12); Pep Club (9-11); Newspaper Staff (8-9); Library Club (9); Junior Beta (9-10); French Club (10-12); Beta (11-12); FBLA (12); Chorus (12); FHA (9-11); JV Cheerleader (10); Varsity Cheerleader (11); Annual Staff (12); Kathryn Beich Sales Achievement Award (11); Sweetheart Candidate (10); Prom Committee (11); State Winner in Beta Skit (11) MELANIE LISA CASSELL - Mr. and Mrs. Otho M. Cassell; Geography Award (8); English Award (9); Geome- try Award (10); Typing Award (10); History Award (10); Chemistry Award (11); Algebra II Award (11); French Award (11); Honor Letter (9); Single Bar (10); Double Bar (11); Tri- ple Bar (12); Junior Beta Vice Presi- dent (10); Class Vice President (11); FHA Reporter (11); Beta (11-12); French Club (10-12); Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents (11); Society of Distinguished American High School Students (11); FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA Chap- ter Degree (10); International For- eign Language Award (12); Prom Committee (11) MELBA GAYLE CLEMONS - Mr. and Mrs. William R. Clemons; Pep Club (9); French Club (10-12); FBLA (11); Art Club (11); Varsity Cheer- leader (11) SANDRA DENISE CLEMONS - Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Clemons; FHA (8-9); Art Club (10); Library Club (10); Chorus (12) TAYNA LYNN CLINE - Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hoosier; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents (11); VIC A Secretary (12); Beta Treasurer (12); Junior Beta Club (9- 10); Pep Club (9-10); FBLA (10); SCA (10); Library Club (10); Beta Club (11- 12); Annual Staff (11); VIC A (12); Varsity Cheerleader (9-10); Home- coming Court (8); Sweetheart Queen (9) MARY ANNE COCHRAN - Mickey and Martha Cochran; Biology Award (9); Typing Award (10); Parliamen- tary Law (10-11); FHA Junior Degree (8); FHA Chapter Degree (9); FHA State Degree (11); Honor Letter (9); May Queen Runner-up (10); Most Outstanding FBLA Member (11); General Business Award (9); Honor Bar (10-11); Society of Distinguished American High School Students (11- 12); International Foreign Language Award (11); Class Vice President (9); Class President (10-11); Junior Beta Vice President (10); FBLA Secretary (12); FHA First Vice President (11); Second Vice President (12); FHA (8- 12); Library Club (8-10); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Beta Club (11-12); French Club (10-11); Parliamentary Law Team (10-12); Volleyball Team (9-12); Honorable Mention All Dis- trict Volleyball Team (11); All District Volleyball Team (10); JV Basketball (9-10); Varsity Basketball (11-12); JV Cheerleader (9-10); JV Co-captain (10); Varsity Cheerleader (11-12); Varsity Captain (12); Homecoming Court (10); Miss Bland County Sec- ond Runner-up (11); Miss Echo Run- ner-up (12); State Winner in Beta Skit (11) CECIL LAWRENCE COMPTON - Mr. Randy M. Compton; FFA Green- hand Award (8); FFA Chapter Farmer Award (9); Class President (8-9); VICA Treasurer (12); FFA (8-11); Sci- ence Club (8-9); Pep Club (10); VICA (11-12); Basketball (8); JV Basketball (9-10); Tennis (9); Office Worker (12) SHERRY LYNNE CONLEY - Mr. Charles E. Conley; FHA (10-12); 4-H (8-9); Art Club (8-10) LAVONDA KAYE COX — Mr. and Mrs. Bennie D. Cox; Honor Letter (9); Honor Bar (10-12); Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents (11); Typing Award (10); Gener- al Business Award (9); Physical Edu- cation Award (10); International Foreign Language Award (11); Public Speaking Award (9); SCA (8); FFA (8); Library Club (8-9); Junior Beta Club (9-10); FBLA (10-12); French Club (10-11); Beta Club (11-12); SCA (12); Class Vice President (8); Junior Beta Vice President (9); SCA Report- er (9); FFA Secretary (9); FFA Report- er (10); Library Club Reporter (10); FBLA Treasurer (11); SCA President (12); Class Secretary (12); JV Basket- ball (8-9); Varsity Basketball (10-12); JV Cheerleader (9-10); Varsity Cheerleader (11-12); Volleyball (9- 12); All District Volleyball Team (11- 30 Senior Directory 12); All County Volleyball Team (11); Most Valuable Player Award (11); Miss Echo Candidate (8); Sweetheart Candidate (9); Prom Committee (11); Won State in Beta Skit (11); Harvest Festival Candidate (12) STEPHEN WAYNE COX — Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cox; All District Baseball Team (11); FFA Secretary (9); FFA Sentinal (10); FFA (8-12); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Beta Club (11-12); Art Club (12); FBLA (12); Basketball (8); JV Basketball (9); Baseball (10-11); Newspaper Staff (8); Prom Committee (11); Girls Basket- ball Statistician (12); Snow King Candidate (12); Office Worker (12) DONNA RUTH DALTON - Mr. and Mrs. William E. Dalton; Honor Letter (10); Honor Bar (11-12); Soci- ety of Distinguished American High School Students (11-12); United States National Award Winner in Science (11); U. S. History Award (11) ; FBLA Parliamentarian (11); FBLA Treasurer (12); FHA Treasurer (12) ; FHA Reporter (9); FHA (8-12); Library Club (8); Junior Beta Club (9- 10); FBLA (10-12); French Club (10); Beta Club (11-12); Chorus (12); JV Cheerleader (9-10); JV Cheerleading Captain (10); Varsity Basketball Manager (11-12); Hilltop News Staff (8) ; Typing I Award (10); English Award (10); General Business Award (9) ERIC PRESTON ELLISON - Mr. and Mrs. William P. Ellison; FFA Treasurer (11); FFA Vice President (12); Federation Sentinel (11); Beta (11-12); FFA (8-12); FBLA (12); JV Basketball (9); Baseball (10-12) LINDA MAE ELLISON — Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Ellison; Honor Letter (9) ; Single Bar (10); Double Bar (11); Triple Bar (12); Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents (11, 12); Perfect Attendance Award (9, 10, 11); Geography Award (8); 4-H Award (8); General Business Award (9); Typing I Award (10); U. S. History Award (10); Geometry Award (10) ; French I Award (11); Chemistry Award (11); Business Math Award (11) ; Class Secretary (8); Class Re- porter (9); Class Secretary (11); French Club Vice President (11, 12); FBLA Reporter (11); Beta Vice Presi- dent (12); Annual Staff Business Manager (11); Annual Staff Editor (12) ; SCA (8, 10, 12); Junior Beta (9- 10) ; Library Club (9-10); FBLA (10, 11) ; Pep Club (9-11); Beta Club (11, 12) ; French Club (11, 12); Annual Staff (11-12); 4-H (8-11); Tennis (10- 12); Volleyball (10-12); Third Place in Essay Contest (9); First Place in Rad- ford Region FBLA Business Math- ematics II (11); Miss Echo (10); Sweetheart Candidate (10); Snow Queen (11); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (11) DAVID WAYNE ETTER - Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Etter; Greenhand Award (8); Chapter Farmer Degree (9); State Farmer Degree (11); Profi- ciency Award (11); VICA Parliamen- tarian (11, 12); FFA (8-11); Pep Club (9-10); Science Club (9); VICA (11- 12); Basketball (8); Office Worker (12) GEOFF WILLARD FANNING - Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fanning; FFA (8-12); FBLA (12); Basketball (8); JV Basketball (9); Varsity Basketball (10- 12); Baseball (10-12); All-District Basketball Team (11); Third Team All Area (11); All-District Baseball Team (10-11); Broke 1,000 Point Margin in Basketball (11); Homecoming King (12) JOHN ROBERT FARLOW - Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Farlow; FFA (8-10); JV Basketball (9); Varsity Basketball Manager (10); Snow King Candidate (12) JAMES TODD FARRIS - Mr. and Mrs. James L. Farris WINIFRED DEE FOGLESONG - Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Foglesong; FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA Chapter De- gree (10); FHA State Degree (11); FHA (8-12); Junior Beta Club (9-10); French Club (10-11); Beta Club (11- 12) SAMMY FRANK GROSECLOSE - Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Frank Grose- close VICTORIA LOUISE KINCAID - Mr. and Mrs. John Wayne Kincaid; Who’s Who Among American High School Students (11); 4-H Reporter (12); Science Club (9); Pep Club (9- 11); FHA (9-12); 4-H (9-12); FBLA (9); Junior Beta Club (10); Newspa- per Staff (10-11); Chorus (12); Annual Staff (12); Discus Throw in Field Day (10-11); Shotputt Throw (10); Volley- ball (10-12) DONNA ANN LAMBERT — Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lambert; Honor Letter (11); Society of Distinguished Ameri- can High School Students (11); FHA Recreation Leader (10); VICA Trea- surer (11); FHA (9-10); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Beta Club (11-12); VICA Club (11-12); Library Club (9) RITA ANN LAMBERT — Mr. and Mrs. Garrett W. Lambert; Typing I Award (10); General Business Award (9); FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA Chapter Degree (10); Society of Dis- tinguished American High School Students (11-12); Perfect Attendance Award (8-11); Class Secretary (9); Class Treasurer (10); SCA Chaplain (9); SCA Treasurer (10); FHA Histo- rian (10); Library Club Reporter (10); FHA First Vice President (11); Class Vice President (11, 12); FHA Presi- dent (12); FHA (8-12); Library Club (8-9); Junior Beta Club (9-10); FBLA (10-12); French Club (10-11); Pep Club (10); Beta Club (11-12); Varsity Basketball (10-12); JV Basketball (8- 9); Tennis (9-12); Volleyball (9-10); 8th Grade Scorekeeper (12); May Queen Candidate (8); Miss Echo (11) LARRY LANE LILLY II - Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lane Lilly Sr.; Drama Club (9); FFA (9) JEANNIE MAE MALLORY - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Mallory; Art Club (9-12); Pep Club (10-11); Chorus (11); Drama Club (12); Volleyball (11- 12) KATHRYN LOUISE MELVIN - Mr. and Mrs. John Dale Melvin; Per- fect Attendance Award (8-12); 4-H Secretary (12); Chorus Secretary Li- brarian (12); FHA (9-12); 4-H (8-12); Art Club (8, 10-11); Pep Club (10-11); Library Club (8-9, 12); Chorus (12); Annual Staff (12) CATHY ELLEN MOREHEAD — Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Morehead; Chorus Secretary (11); Chorus Presi- dent (12); FHA (8, 12); FFA (9-11); Library Club (9); Pep Club (11); Cho- rus (9-12) ELAINA DAWN MOREHEAD — Mr. and Mrs. Alton Parker More- head, Jr.; FHA State Degree (11); FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA Chap- ter Degree (10); 4-H Recreation Lead- er (1 0); FHA Historian (11); 4-H Sec- retary (11); FHA Corresponding Sec- retary (12); FHA (8-12); 4-H (10-11); Chorus (12); Homecoming Candidate (11) Senior Directory 31 BRIAN SCOTT MUSTARD - Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Mustard, Jr; FFA (8-12); VICA (12) PAULA RENEE MUSTARD - Mr and Mrs. Robert C. Mustard; FFA Green Hand Award (8); FFA Chapter Farmer (9); FFA Sales and Service Award (10); Pep Club Vice President (11); 4-H Sergeant-at-Arms (8); 4-H Recreation Leader (9); 4-H Vice President (10); 4-H Treasurer (11- 12); 4-H (8-12); Library Club (10-12); FFA (8-10,12); Chorus (12); Pep Club (9-11); Homecoming Candidate (9) TIMOTHY DARRIN NEAL - Mr. and Mrs. Sonny P. Neal, Jr; FFA Green Hand (8); FFA Chapter Farmer Degree (9); Pep Club Secretary (9); Art Club Secretary (11); FFA Feder- ation Secretary (11); FFA Treasurer (12); Class President (12); Pep Club (8-11); Art Club (10-12); Drama Club (12); Science Club (10); FFA (8-12); Newspaper Staff (10); FBLA (10, 12); Baseball (10-12); All District Baseball Team (11); JV Basketball (10); Varsi- ty Basketball (11-12); FFA Judging Teams (8-12); Snow King Court (10); Snow King Winner (12); Homecom- ing Escort (12) GARY MITCH NELSON - Mr. and Mrs. David Nelson; FFA Green Hand Award (8); Chapter Farmer Award (9); FFA State Farmer Award (11); Dairy Proficiency Award (11); Home and Farmstead Improvement Award (11); First Year Dramatics Award (11) ; State One Act Play Award (11); FFA Federation Vice President (11); FFA Federation Sentinel (12); FFA (8-12); SCA (11-12); Drama Club (11); Pep Club (9-11); Science Club (10); KVG (10-12); Basketball (8); JV Bas- ketball (9); Tennis (9); May Queen Es- cort (10); Dairy Judging Team (11); Livestock Judging (11); FFA Forestry Judging (9-12); Homecoming Escort (12) JOEY ALEXANDER NEWBERRY — Mr. John Price Newberry, Sr.; Sergeant-at-Arms (10); FFA (8-12); Drama (1 T12); Baseball (11); JV Basketjbgll (11); Varsity Basketball TODD ALLEN PARKER - Mr. and Mrs. Tommy R. Parker; Art Club (8); FFA (10); VICA (11-12) RICHARD WAYNE PRUITT - Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Pruitt; FFA Sec- ond Vice President (11); FFA Senti- nel (12); VICA (12); Art Club (11-12); Drama Club (11); FFA (8-12); Basket- ball (8); JV Basketball (9-10); Varsity Basketball (11-12) SARAH JEAN PRUITT - Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Pruitt; French Club (9); Pep Club (9); Library Club (9); Junior Beta Club (9); Art Club (12) BARBARA LYNN RAMSEY - Mr. and Mrs. Owen Ramsey; FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA Chapter Degree (10); FHA State Degree (11); FHA Histori- an (11); 4-H Recreation Leader (11); FHA Chaplain (12); FHA (8-12); 4-H (10-11); Chorus (12) MICHAELTODD SMELSER - Mr. and Mrs. Floyd W. Smelser; FFA State Farmers Degree (11); Class Vice President (10); FFA Second Vice President (12); VICA (11); Drama Club (12); Basketball (8); JV Basket- ball (9-10); Varsity Basketball (12) V SUE ELLEN SMITH — Mr. and Mrs. Hassel N. Smithy General Sci- ence Award (8); Geography Award (8); General Business Award (9); Begin- ning Typing Award (10); French I Award (10); English Award (10); His- tory Award (11); Chemistry Award (11); French II Award (11); Advanced Typing Award (11); Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents (10-11); National Science Award (11); Class Treasurer (8); French Club Vice President (10); Ju- nior Beta Club Treasurer (10); FBLA Secretary (11); SCA Sergeant-at- Arms (8); Class Vice President (12); SCA (8); Library Club (8-9); Junior Beta Club (9-10); French Club (10- 11); Beta Club (11-12); FBLA (10-12); Volleyball (9-10, 12); JV Basketball (8-9); Varsity Basketball (10-12); Ten- nis (9-12); Honor Letter (9); Honor Bar (10-12); Basketball Scorekeeper (10-12); Varsity Basketball Co-cap- tain (10); Miss Echo Runner-up (9); International Foreign Language Award (10-11) ANITA DOREEN STOWERS - Mr. and Mrs. Norman P. Stowers; Perfect Attendance Award (10-11); General Business Award (9); Begin- ning Typing Award (10); Advanced Taping Award (11); DAR Award (12); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (11); Society of Dis- tinguished American High School Students (11-12); United States Achievement Academy National Award Winner in Science (11); Honor Letter (9); Honor Bar (10-12); SCA Sergeant-at-Arms (8); Third Place in FBLA Regional Competition in Ad- vanced Typing (11); Varsity Basket- ball Co-captain (11); FBLA President (11-12); French Club President (10); Library Club (8-9); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Pep Club (11); FBLA (10-12); French Club (10-11); Beta Club (11- 12); Field Day First Place Winner in 100 Yard Dash (10); Field Day Sec- ond Place Winner in 400 Yard Dash (11); Honorable Mention on All County Basketball Team (11); JV Basketball (8-9); Volleyball (9-12); Varsity Basketball (10-12); JV Boy's Basketball Scorekeeper (10-11); Prom Committee (11); Gifted Stu- dents Committee (12); Beginning Typing Award (10); Advanced Typing Award (11); General Business Award (9) DONNA FRANCAIS STROCK — Ms. Elaine Richardson TERRY RAY UMBARGER — Ray and Frances Umbarger; FFA Feder- ation Vice President (8-9); FFA Fed- eration Second Vice President (10); FFA Federation Vice President (11); FFA Federation President (12); Beta Secretary (12); Junior Beta Club (9- 10); FFA (8-12); SCA (8, 10); Beta Club (11-12); Basketball (8); JV Bas- ketball (9); Varsity Basketball (11); Winner in State Beta Skit (11) JEFFREY LEE VINEYARD - Mr. and Mrs. Riley B. Vineyard; 4-H President (11-12); 4-H County Coun- cil Treasurer (11); Youth Group Vice President (10-11); Pep Club (10-11); FFA (9-11) DWAYNE CURTIS WRIGHT- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright SHELIA CAROL WRIGHT - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright WESLEY ALLEN WRIGHT - Mr. and Mrs. Homer N. Wright; FFA Greenhand (8); FFA Chapter Farmer Degree (9); FFA (8-12); Art Club (8); Library Club (9); Pep Club (8-11); Drama Club (11-12) 32 Senior Directory OFFICERS AND SPONSORS: FRONT ROW: Tim Neal, president; Sue Smith, vice-president. MIDDLE ROW: Terry Umbarger, treasurer; Kaye Cox, secretary. BACK ROW: Mr. Rich- ard Havens and Mrs. Janet Faulkner, sponsors. Working at the concession stand at the Bland County Fair are Mike Smelser and Geoff Fanning. Hard Work, Privileges Accompany Seniors The long awaited senior year had finally arrived for 51 optimistic stu- dents at Bland High School. As a traditional senior privilege, a trip of their choice was taken in the spring. Much hard work went into the planning and financing for this privilege. As any senior and ad- visor will tell you, running a conces- sion stand at the Bland County Fair and Horse show was no piece of cake, but this was the major fund raiser for the year. Another source of income was the monthly sale of doughnuts. Good thing it was once a month — after cramming all vari- eties of doughnuts for two days (they are stale after that), our stom- achs needed a month to recuperate. Another privilege conveyed to se- niors was being allowed to go to lunch before those lowly under- classmen. As seniors, we also had an edge on election to the offices of various organizations. CENTER: Anything’s better than class! Working on the Harvest Festival bulle- tin board are Andrea Cassell, Joyce Alexander, Linda Ellison, Donna Lam- bert, and Melanie Cassell. LEFT: What, more doughnuts? Sam Groseclose, Sammy King, Eric Ellison, James Far- ris, Mr. Richard Havens, Rebekah Carter, Anita Stowers and John Farlow. BLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO Box 416 Bland VA 24315 Sr. Officers 33 Echoes of Special Times It’s lonely at the top!! Many se- niors found this statement to be true. After living through a whole year of being “punky little eighth graders, ” through the ninth of try- ing to join every club available, the tenth of finally “buckling down to Members from the Rocky Gap and Bland French Clubs toured St. Joseph’s Oratory in Canada. the books, the eleventh of choosing class rings and the long-awaited ju- nior prom, we were spending our last year at BHS as seniors. Of course, most of us were glad it was over, but we still held those special moments of high school in our hearts. Never to be forgotten was the first locker we stacked, the first game in which we played, and all the other special times we shared with our friends. Beta members placed first at State ROW: Terry Umbarger, Tommy Clark, Convention. FRONT ROW: Mary Anne Linda Ellison, Andrea Cassell, Sue Cochran. Eric Ellison. Kaye Cox. BACK Smith, Tammy Cline. Joyce Anne Alexander “Joyce” Sonja Mae Asbury “Sonja” Sandra Lynn Bane “Sandy” Wilberta Lynn Banes “Lynn Edward Jackson Baxley “Eddie” Rebekah Christine Carter “Rebekah 34 Seniors Andrea Lee Cassell “Andrea” Melanie Lisa Cassell “Melanie” Melba Gayle Clemons Melba” Sandra Denise Clemons Dee” Tanya Lynn Cline “Tammy” Mary Anne Cochran “Mary Anne” Cecil Lawrence Compton “Cecil” Sherry Lynn Conley Lynn Lauonda Kaye Cox “Kaye Stephen Wayne Cox “Steve” Donna Ruth Dalton “Donna” Eric Preston Ellison Eric” Linda Mae Ellison “Linda” David Wayne Etter “David Geoffrey Willard Fanning “Geoff Seniors 35 Students Stay Busy “Busy as bees” are the students at BHS. If just using the well-equipped li- brary for studying, completing the day’s homework, buying a subscription to “The Echo”, dodging persons down these crowded halls, or simply talking to a pal, many students seem never to find a spare moment. TOP: A very happy Santa! Vickie Kincaid and Donna Strock. CENTER: Seniors share conversations while waiting for Mr. Havens to pass out locker numbers. James Farris, David Etter, Geoff Fanning, Barbara Ramsey, Mr. Richard Havens, Dawn Morehead, Joyce Alexander, Sonja Asbury. RIGHT: Seniors working hard at the Fair — Geoff Fanning, Anita Stowers, Kaye Cox, Mary Anne Cochran. 36 Candids TOP RIGHT: Vickie Kincaid provides the soothing touch! TOP LEFT: Anita Stowers studies hard while Wendell Parker just goofs off. CENTER RIGHT: Joanna Matz stays busy selling annual subscriptions to Idette King, Annette King, Julie Clemons, and Tania Burcham. CENTER LEFT: Yes, of course, you can have my autograph. Steve Cox. RIGHT: Jimmy Barker converses with Tim Neal between classes. Candids 37 John Robert Farlow “John Winifred Dee Foglesong “Winifred” Samuel Frank Groseclose “Sammy” Victoria Louise Kincaid Vickie Donna Ann Lambert Donna Rita Ann Lambert Rita Larry Lane Lilly, Jr. “Larry” Jeanette Mae Mallory Jeannie Kathryn Louise Melvin Kathy Catherine Ellen Morehead “Cathy” Elaina Dawn Morehead “Dawn Brian Scott Mustard “Brian” Paula Renee Mustard Paula” Timothy Darrin Neal “Tim” Gary Mitch Nelson “Gary” 38 Seniors Joey Alexander Newberry Grubby” Todd Allen Parker Todd Richard Wayne Pruitt “Ricky Sarah Jean Pruitt Sarah” Barbara Lyn Ramsey Barbara” Michael Todd Smelser Mike” Sue Ellen Smith “Sue Anita Doreen Stowers “Anita” Donna Frances Strock Donna Terry Wayne Umbarger “Terry” Jeffrey Lee Vineyard “Jeff” Dwayne Curtis Wright “Dwayne” Sheila Carol Wright “Sheila ” Wesley Allen Wright Wesley” Seniors 39 Leisure Time Brings Various Activities Leisure moments for some are spent in constructive events, for others it becomes a time for amuse- ment and relaxation. Reading, riding horses for plea- sure or competition, spending time (and money) at the slot machines, and eating with friends are some of the amusing and fulfilling activities which fill those empty moments. Faculty spend their “free time” averaging grades, filling out those dreaded report cards, or disciplin- ing wayward students. TOP: Ending of the six-weeks — Debbie Anderson, Karen Green, Tommy Bird and Kay Mabe. CENTER: A typical hall scene being monitored by Principal Thompson. LEFT: Karate at its best with Mary Anne Cochran and father Mickey. RIGHT: Administrator turned Chef — Mr. Milton Maxton, Superintendent of Schools, performs culinary art by making cinnamon rolls (no hair net required). 40 Candids Student Life Student Life Student Life ■.. Through our school years we have ex- perienced achievement, laughter and tears. Achievement came to us through high grades, faith and trust of our class- mates by election to various offices, hon- ors in sports, recognition in the perform- ing arts, and being crowned in various activities. Our laughter was often heard echoing in the classrooms and halls over a joke, a teacher’s blunder, or the “mon- key shines” of classmates. Tears came to us from the loss of a friend, disappoint- ment in grades, and in the selection to an unexpected honor. Division 41 The Tradition Continues CANDIDATES AND ESCORTS: 8th — Ritchie Havens, Elizabeth Turner; 10th — Jimmy Brown, Angie Thompson; 12th — Mary Anne Cochran, Terry Umbarger; 11th — Joanne Matz, Mark Woolwine; 9th — Issis Umbarger, Steve Fanning 42 Miss Echo Admidst an array of lavendar and yellow streamers and vivid colored balloons, five girls accompanied by their escorts awaited the mo- ment to see who would be crowned MISS ECHO 1984. One candidate was chosen from each of the high school grades. Following tradition, MISS ECHO honors the girl who sells the most annu- als. After two weeks of trying to solicit more annuals than their opponents, and keeping the number sold a secret, the day finally arrived. On September 30, Joanne Matz, who sold 122 annuals, was crowned MISS ECHO 1984. The BHS Band and Choir began the pro- gram of entertainment by playing and singing two songs. Next on the list was Mr. Marvin Cantrell, who played the dulcimer. Roberta Kegley finished the entertainment by singing “Whatever Will Be, Will Be.” The jukebox, providing the music for the afternoon of danc- ing, was furnished by Venco Amusement. MISS ECHO 1984 — Joanne Matz Angie Thompson receiving gift from Linda Ellison and Andrea Cassell Students moving to the sound of the jukebox. Mr. Marvin Cantrell plays a handmade instrument, the dulcimer. Amid a colorful background of balloons and streamers, the candidates and their escorts lead the first dance. Roberta Kegley singing “Whatever Will Be, Will Be.!! Miss Echo 43 What’s Forever For? “Does my hair look alright?” “Is my dress okay? “Does my smile look fake? These are just some of the comments heard at BHS on the nights of March 11 and 12. Because these were the nights that the 1983 Miss Bland County Pageants were held. The competition was divided into four categories: Little Miss, Ju- nior Miss, Senior Miss, and Miss Bland County. Emcees for the pageants were Mrs. Chris Bird and Mr. Gary Col- lins. As the crowd and contestants anxiously awaited the highlight of the evening, they were entertained by many of BHS’s talented stu- dents. At last the long awaited moment came, the crowning of the new Miss Bland County. Wanda Bevil was the recipient of this honor. The first runner-up was Kim Kidd and Mary Anne Cochran was the second run- ner-up. MISS BLAND COUNTY 1983 — Wanda Bevil Crowd applauds a future winner — LITTLE MISS BLAND COUNTY AND COURT: 2nd runner-up — Jennie Pamela Meadows Lambert; Little Miss — Pamela Meadows; 1st runner-up — Melanie Thompson 44 Miss Bland County TOP LEFT: SENIOR MISS BLAND COUNTY: 1st runner-up, Lisa WiUis; Senior Miss, Idette King; 2nd runner- up, Issis Umbarger TOP RIGHT: FHA members uiew results of hard work. Julie Clemons, Charlotte Harris, Tammy Gravley, Carrie Shelton CENTER: JUNIOR MISS BLAND COUNTY: 2nd runner-up, Angel Underwood; Junior Miss, Tiffany Bowen; 1st runner-up, Latrayle Shewey SENIOR MISS BLAND COUNTY contestants await final announcement. Lisa Willis, Issis Umbarger, Elizabeth Turner, Angie Thompson, Angela Strock, Carla Pauley, Lori Neel, Idette King, Laura Cochran, Lisa Bowling. Miss Bland County 45 Stars for a Night Bland County’s own “stars turned out on November 18 for a very special occasion. This was the night of the Harvest Festival which was the first one to be held at Bland High School in five years. The festi- val was dedicated to Mrs. Ruth B. Kegley who was the originator of the Harvest Festivals. This year’s festival was coordinated and direct- ed by Mrs. Chris Bird and Ms. Sandy Green. “A Night of Stars” was chosen as a suitable theme for the festival. Over 350 participants from kinder- garten through 12th grade were in the show. The entertainment was composed of skits and music from Broadway and movie musicals. The excitement mounted in the school as each grade chose candi- dates to vie for Harvest King and Queen and Harvest Prince and Princess. When the last vote was tallied, Timmy Davis and Becky Melvin reigned as Harvest King and Queen. Mike Nelson and Lori Perkins were crowned Harvest Prince and Princess. High school students in the Dance of The Force was with the seventh graders as they enacted scenes from Star Wars. the Eighties HARVEST COURT: 4th — Becky Pettrey, John Mustard; 7th — Kim Townley, Bob Hylton; 11th — Gretchen Mallory, Robert Sexton; 5th — Tina Crabtree, Robbie Waddle; 9th — Hope Carlson, Chuck Turner. Johnson, Rusty Bird; 6th — Wendi 46 Harvest Festival High-kicking high school girls present Bland’s own Rockettes. TOP: Mr. Thompson presents a corsage to Mrs. Kegley. BOTTOM: Let’s get physical. 4th grade students. TOP: 2nd graders perform a carefree gypsy dance. BOTTOM: Harvest Prince and Princess, Lori Perkins and Mike Nelson; Harvest King and Queen, Timmy Davis and Becky Melvin. Harvest Festival 47 First grade students do a lively imitation of Raggedy Ann and Andy. The traditional dance was led by the new Prom King and Queen, Barry Under- Gifts are presented to Bryan Underwood wood and Lisa Sarver. b A ndrea Casseli With a pause between songs, many tired dancers return to their seats. Dancing the night away are Donna Strock and Mike Barker. Patty Smith serves punch to Mark Woolwine during the festivities of the prom. Mrs. Kaye Mabe works hard to keep the books correct. 48 Prom Nights to Remember As seniors sneaked around and tried to discover the theme of the 1983 prom, the committee of seven was busy finishing and concealing the plans of the formal dance that took place April 16, 1983. “Memo- ries” was the theme revealed to those in attendance that night. A bridge and arbor decorated with crepe paper linked the past to the future with the walls depicting prom themes from previous years. Weeks prior to that memorable night brought restless nights over “who to ask , searches for the “just- right” gown and choices of the best place to rent a tuxedo. Juniors worked hard and gave precious time to decorate for the night to re- member. Dancing to the music of K-92, many were glad to relax and rest their weary feet while gifts and pre- dictions for seniors were given. Tension and excitement increased as they waited for the announce- ment of King and Queen. The sur- prised and elated winners were Barry Underwood and Lisa Sarver. Another night to remember, a night for winners, occurred on Oc- tober 21, 1983. Sponsored by the FBLA and Senior Beta Clubs, beau- ty pageants honoring Bland Coun- ty’s Junior Miss and Little Miss were held in the school gymnasium. Students and advisors worked con- tinously to prepare lists, ID num- bers, and judges’ instructions. They transformed the gymnasium into a realm of beauty and wonderland. Pink and white streamers and pink balloons outlined the runway and the entrance. Young ladies were converted from ordinary school girls into an- gels of beauty, making the decision for the judges more difficult. The “Cinderellas” for 1984 were Junior Miss — Rhonda Faulkner and Lit- tle Miss — Bradley Hoosier. TOP: Bestowed the honors of Junior Miss Bland County were Latrayle Shewey, 1st runner-up; Junior Miss Bland County Rhonda Faulkner; and Darcy Groseclose, 2nd runner-up. LEFT: Final winners in the Little Miss Bland County pageant were Jamie Trail, 2nd runner-up; Bradley Hoosier, Little Miss Bland County; Melanie Talbert, 1st runner-up. Little Miss Jr. Miss 49 TOP LEFT: Moving in slow rhythm to the music are Shaunn Neel and Samantha Hylton. TOP RIGHT: Snow Queen Issis Umbarger and King Tim Neal share a dance after removal of crown (now adorning Tim’s arm). BOTTOM: 2nd runner-up — Sherri Wimmer, Richard Turner; King Tim Neal, Queen Issis Umbarger; Linda Ellison, 1983 Queen; 1st runner-up — Eric Taylor, Lynn Tate. 50 Snow Queen and King It Didn’t Snow It didn’t snow! For the first time in three years the Snow Queen and King didn’t have to trudge home in the snow. After a lengthy battle to collect the most money (each penny being a vote) the couple at the top was Issis Umbarger and Tim Neal. The event is an annual project of the FBLA. A week long celebration culmi- nated on Friday, February 3, with the homecoming game against In- dependence and the crowning of the 1984 Homecoming Queen. Earlier in the week students had cast their votes for the queen and her atten- dants. Shaking knees and nervous candidates waited for the final word on the tallied ballots. The an- nouncement came, honoring Don- na Dalton as the new queen. Other candidates were: 12th grade — Donna Strock, Cathy Morehead; 11th grade — Patty Smith, Debbie Warden; 10th grade — Tracy Kegler, Karin Carlton; 9th grade — Issis Umbarger, Carla Pauley; 8th grade — Elizabeth Turner, Pam Wright. TOP LEFT: Donna Dalton captures the title of “Homecoming Queen 1984. CENTER LEFT: Becky Melvin and Lonnie Clemons concentrate on a fast moving dance. CENTER RIGHT: Homecoming attendants and escorts: 8th grade — Elizabeth Turner, Steve Fanning; 9th grade — Issis Umbarger, Tim Neal; 12th grade — Donna Strock, Gary Nelson; Queen Donna Dalton, Geoff Fanning; 11th grade — Patty Smith, Barry Underwood; 10th grade — Tracy Kegley, Richard Turner. BOTTOM LEFT: Fourth graders enjoy the art and challenges of dancing. Sarah Thompson, Tina Hounshell, Holly Warden. Homecoming Dance 51 What Goes Up Must Come Down Procuring the flags from the of- fice and hoisting, not one, but three flags on the pole was a daily task for flag girls. The U.S. flag graced the top of the pole with the Virginia State flag in maroon and gold. At the end of the day (or in precipita- tion) those same flags had to be re- moved, folded just right and re- turned to the office. FLAG GIRLS: Joanne Matz and Debbie Warden Keeping accurate records when you wanted to watch every move on the floor was no easy task. Score- keepers had to be alert to players and officials to record fouls, free throws, field goals, rebounds and turnovers. Few words of thanks were re- ceived by those students who worked behind the scenes. They gave their time because they en- joyed what they did even though it meant giving up a study hall and going out in all kinds of weather to pick up absentee slips, hand out daily bulletins and run endless er- rands. It also meant they had access to the snack room and were allowed to use the intercom. s'l y SCOREKEEPERS: Patty Smith, Sue Smith, Rita Lambert and Anita Stowers OFFICE WORKERS: Paula Mustard, Steve Cox, Rita Lambert, Barry Dillow, Sue Smith, Geoff Fanning, NOT PICTURED: Cecil Compton and David Etter 52 Volunteers Academics Academics Academics ■.. the bell was signaling that the mo- ments “at ease” were over and it was time to return to our classrooms. As the finals peals echoed from the walls, we grabbed a book (hoping it was the right one) from our locker and scurried to our destina- tion. Occasionally being confronted by a hall monitor as to why we were not in class, we shifted our books and tried to come up with an original excuse. Acquir- ing a tardy slip, we eventually gained ad- mittance to class. Here we were instruct- ed in the basic skills necessary to survive and succeed in the world. We found most of our learning stimulating and challen- ing, and, at times, even fun. Dio.-Academics 53 Predestination Not a Deciding Factor Predestination did not decide, but individual persistence and per- severance determined who was to reach the top. Through long hours of hard work, struggles to under- stand the seemingly impossible, and sorting facts from fiction, stu- dents attained the goal of being “top dog” in each subject. Mr. Fred Beamer presented a “teacher of the year ” award ... to himself! Sports plaques for outstanding players in baseball and basketball were awarded to Barry Underwood, Kaye Cox, and Geoff Fanning. Cer- tificates were given to other players and cheerleaders. Mr. Ron Pauley, Assistant Su- perintendent of Schools, presented plaques from the state department for outstanding service in the area of Title I Reading. These plaques were awarded to Mrs. Oma Farmer and Mrs. Mary Lee Tickle, having served Bland County Schools since the onset of the Title I Reading pro- gram. The student body rose in uni- son for a standing ovation showing their appreciation to these two la- dies. Following the presentation of awards, the SCA served a special lunch to the seniors, sponsors and invited guests. Excitement, butterflies and high- ly charged emotions accompanied each member of the senior class as they walked in pairs down the aisle toward their final school goal. The PA system tried to throw a monkey wrench in the proceedings when it “gave up the ghost. ” Mr. Robert Kegley, Miss Rhonda Ellison and Mr. Leonard O’Hara of WCC pre- sented awards and certificates to outstanding scholars in various subject areas. Scholarships given to Lonnie Thomas, Linda Atwell, Todd Taylor and Bob Gordon will be used to further their education. Lonnie Thomas delivered the valedictory speech. Classmates Lin- da Atwell and Todd Taylor served their class as salutatorian and his- torian. Each spoke of hard work and special achievements through- out their school years. Bryan Underwood closed the program with a reading entitled “Memories. ” This revived thoughts of special times and friends and brought tears to classmates and members of the congregation. After the awarding of diplomas to the 40 seniors by principal, Mr. Roger Thompson, they filed out by two’s, congregating in the halls to finalize plans for celebrations and last minute farewells. ABOVE RIGHT: Smiles and somber expressions reveal the thoughts of seniors during awards program. ABOVE: Line Atwell, salutatorian, and Lonnie Thomas, Valedictorian, lead the procession of seniors. RIGHT: Giftorians Mark Woolwine and Bridget Wright present “gag gift to Harvey Pruett. 54 Graduation '83 LEFT: Kaye Cox receives sports plaque for “most valuable player” in girls' basketball. Presenting the award is Coach Marvin Cantrell. CENTER: Competitive averages in Chemistry created a problem for Mrs. Debbie Anderson when trying to select a top student. A three-way split gave awards to Melanie Cassell, Linda Ellison and Sue Smith. BOTTOM LEFT: Shawna Carr receives French III award from Ms. Diane Rowe. BOTTOM RIGHT: Certificates are presented to students who have perfect attendance for each school year. Receiving a certificate from Mr. Roger Thompson is Mitch Munsey. Awards Day 55 Honors Deserving students are recog- nized each year when certain hon- ors are presented to them. Grades, attitudes, and involvement in ac- tivities are the main basis for which each person is chosen. The Society of Distinguished American High School Students is reserved to those juniors and seniors who have main- tained an A or above average throughout the school year. The Daughters of the American Revolu- tion’s recipient is chosen by a ma- jority vote of the teachers. If one has received a grade average of 95 or above for a year, that student re- ceives a letter or a bar. A letter is given for the first year, and a bar is added for every year that a student has reached the minimum grade average. Vocational school is an optional possibility for which a student may participate during school hours. Career choices include stenogra- phy, machine mechanics, cosme- tology, masonry, and many more. ■ 1 The elected DAR Award recipient for the 1983-84 school year was Anita Stowers. ROW: Katrina Lily, Shawna Carr, Debbie Warden received this year’s citizenship award. SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: FRONT ROW: Patty Smith, Lori Neel, Debbie Warden, Anita Stowers, Rita Lambert. 2ND Joanne Matz, Sue Smith, Donna Dalton. BACK ROW: Kaye Cox, Becky Umbarger, Mary Anne Cochran, Melanie Cassell, Linda Ellison. 56 DAR Honor TOP LEFT: 3RD YEAR-BAR: FRONT ROW: Donna Dalton, Rita Lambert, Anita Stowers. 2ND ROW: Melanie Cassell, Linda Ellison, Sue Smith. BACK ROW: Katrina Lily, Kaye Cox, Mary Anne Cochran. TOP RIGHT: Dwayne Wright demonstrates his brick-laying skills. CENTER LEFT: 2ND YEAR-BAR: Shawna Carr, Joanne Matt, Lori Neel, Patty Smith. CENTER RIGHT: Sarah Pruitt specializes in the stenography field. BOTTOM: 1ST YEAR-LETTER. FRONT ROW: Donna Lambert, Debbie Warden, Lisa Tolbert. BACK ROW: Joyce Alexander, Karin Carlson, Becky Umbarger, Becky Melvin. Honor Vocational 57 TOP LEFT - Algebra I - FRONT ROW: Teresa Miller, Roberta Kegley. CENTER ROW: T.J. Roseberry, Tim Thompson, Karen Strock, Eric Strock, Sarah Newberry. BACK ROW: Dee Clemons, Idette King, Kim Boardwine, LeAnna Mustard TOP RIGHT: Lisa Waddle works on math assignment as Mrs. Kay Mabe observes her class. CENTER - Math 8 — FRONT: Scott Lambert 2ND ROW: Deana Lakey, Bob Hylton, Pam Wright, Billy Tolbert, Wendy Binns. 3RD ROW: Pam Dillow, Todd Steffey, Terry Lang, Robert Lambert. BACK ROW: Jamie Chewning, Martin Vineyard. BOTTOM - Math - FRONT: Billy Tolbert. BACK: Brian Townley, James Parker, Jamie Chewning, James Farris, Gary Nelson. Comprehension Can Be a Slow Process Comprehension can be a slow process in math and language stud- ies. Some described their feelings as scared or bewildered. They learned that formulas are not liquids for baby bottles, punctuation is not something to jot down whenever the notion strikes, and those funny looking words actually meant some- thing in other countries. Advanced math students learned to apply formulas to given situa- tions and find solutions to prob- lems. They used these skills to gain college admission or obtain employ- ment. French classes provided students with a chance for learning to speak and write French fluently. Pen pal lists ordered from France helped students master writing skills. TOP LEFT — English 9: Tammi Haga, Bob Hylton, Phillip Bogle, Anthony Cox TOP RIGHT - English 11 - FRONT ROW: Lisa Waddle, Kitten Richardson, Regina Groseclose. CENTER ROW: Doug Farlow, Delisa Miller, Dreama Cox, Joanne Matz. BACK ROW: Packy Morehead, Lisa Morehead, Helen Hamblin, Charlie Stoots. BOTTOM: Joey Newberry actually working in English. CENTER RIGHT - French II: Kitten Richardson and Sherri Wim- mer discuss French!men)! Language 59 Energetic Bodies Help Expanding Minds Expanding minds and exercising the body complement each other. To be physically fit students enrolled in physical education classes. Not only did this strengthen the body but it energized the mind and pre- pared it for learning to cope in a constantly changing society. Study- ing the moves brought insight to the processes of government. TOP RIGHT: Lynn Tate takes one of Mr. Beamer’s famous Sociology tests, while Norma Harden gives a smile that could equal the famous secretive Mona Lisa. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Gamble's government class watches a film on the Senate. FRONT ROW: Geoff Fanning, Eric Ellison, Paula Mustard, Andrea Cassell, Sonja Asubry, James Farris. CENTER ROW: Tim Neal, Vickie Kincaid, Wesley Wright. BACK ROW: Mrs. Nancy Gamble, Richard Turner. BOTTOM RIGHT: Debbie Simmons researches for a history report. 60 Social Studies ABOVE: Steve Cox shows us the latest ballet steps to volleyball. Bob Hylton, Steve Cox, Mike Smelser. BELOW: Stafford Umbarger demonstrates his skill at pegboard climbing. ABOVE: Mike Smelser puts one down to Roberta Kegley in a confrontation at the net. Mike Smelser, Kenny Froy, Ben Dillow, Marvin Cantrell, Roberta Kegley, Jimmy Barker. BELOW: Mr. Cantrell shows authority by correcting someone on the sidelines. Mike Smelser, Kenny Froy, Anthony Cox, Eddie Price, Marvin Cantrell. Sherri Wimmer. Physical Education 61 Invasion of Apples Three brand new “.Apples ” grace the back of the business room and most students now feel comfortable at the keyboard of the Apple II com- puters. Students became involved in writing programs using BASIC language, editing, writing multiples of letters, and learning to plot graphics for fun. Often heard were the woeful tones of “What’s wrong with my program? It won't run” or It won’t justify my margins.” Course titles and content changed and new courses were added to meet state requirements of comput- er literacy. Girls in home economics used their skills to turn out beautiful mugs, cups and other ceramic nov- elties. They also learned the art of candlewicking and earned some ex- tra dollars when they made and sold funnel cakes to school personnel. Students in shop and agriculture classes made a gun cabinet and a service project for the school — the little gas station which is a covered building to house the school’s gas pump. Every student was given the task of making a short talk as an aid to public speaking as well as to learn facts about a special subject relating to agriculture. TOP: Mrs. Betty Munsey demonstrates making funnel cakes to students Lori Nelson and Dawn Pruitt. CENTER: First-year agriculture students sur- round Mr. Bill Crabtree to learn the safety procedures in the shop. BOT- TOM: Mrs. Jean Bradberry supervises Roberta Kegley and Karen Strock in the final stages of ceramics. 62 Agriculture and Home Ec. TOP LEFT: Ben Dillow (eating in class Ben?), Jimmy Barker and John Dillow study in General Busi- ness. TOP RIGHT — Accounting — FRONT TABLE: Becky Umbarger, Regina Groseclose, Katrina Lilly. BACK TABLE: Donna Dalton, Mike Smelser, Tim Neal. BOTTOM: Bar- bara Ramsey finds the hall a com- fortable place to complete an assign- ment in Word Processing. Business 63 Observing Life Styles In Plants And Animals What comes in little plastic bags and passes the minutes away by floating around? The answer could require a lot of thought but to those dedicated science students the answer would require no thought. The answer.. .fish. These were part of a project for observing the var- ious changes in their lifestyles. Dissecting frogs, studying chemical characteristics of mat- ter and general studies of plant and animal life also filled the stu- dents busy schedules. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Marvin Cantrell discusses the anatomy of the worm with Ben Dillow. CENTER LEFT: Sarah Newberry and Darcey Grose- close daydream through Physical Science. CENTER RIGHT: Bradley Dillow and Deana Lakey prepare notes for Physical Science. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Physics — Sonja Asbury, Linda Ellison, Melanie Cassell, Joyce Alexander, Melba Clemons, Sue Smith and David Braithwaite. 64 Science Organizations Organizations Organizations ... The world was our stage, the props were our own creativity and talents, and each of us had a part to act for the performance of 83-84” to be complete. The scenes changed frequently to reveal where we were and what we were striving to ac- complish. An important part of this performance occurred each Wednesday from 9-9:45 when a se- lect few led the action. The first Wednesday of each month found class meetings being held; the sec- ond week designated FBLA to join ranks; the third Wednesday was set aside for Betas; and the fourth week FFA and FHA members met. All other organizations met during lunch time. The plans we made together in groups are now only echoes in our memories. The activities and ser- vices we performed are facts set down in record or history books to be passed on to other generations. Here they will be read, accepted and improved upon; they can never be the same because the scenes and the performers changed day by day. Echoes of Accomplishments And Fun They made it ... but the hard work and long study hours did not cease because they had to maintain that grade point average in order to remain a member of the Beta Clubs. To be tapped as an eligible candi- date, a student must have attained a grade point average of 88 or above. Early in 1983 the senior Betas be- gan planning and practicing for skit night at the state convention. They TOP RIGHT: JUNIOR BETA MEMBERS: (FRONT ROW) Becky Hanshew, Paula Austin, LaMoore Muncy, Tammi Haga, Shaunn Neel, Eric Taylor, Gene Lambert, (2nd ROW) Tracy Kegley, Lynn Tate, Carla Pauley, Hope Townley, Lyle Muncy, Steve Foglesong, Patrick Groseclose, Everett Baxley, (3rd ROW) Sherri Wimmer, Karen Wright, Laura Morehead, Thelma Sue Sarver, Anthony Cox, Marcie Asbury, Eric Strock, Timmy Thompson, (4th ROW) Karin Carlson, Lori Nelson, Lisa Talbert, Teresa Miller, Jeri Lynn Mustard, Angie Thompson, Issis Umbarger, (BACK ROW) Pam Davis, Becky Melvin, Lisa Gravley, Carrie Shelton, Dawn Pruitt, Eddie Price, Laura Cochran, Cindy Crabtree. CENTER RIGHT: The tap- ping of new Beta members. A committee of teachers retires to the guidance office equipped with calculators, pens and student records. After poring over these and rechecking averages, a list is com- piled of those eligible for Beta member- ship. An assembly is scheduled where those eligible are tapped by former members. BOTTOM RIGHT — JU- NIOR BETA OFFICERS: Tracy Kegley, president; Lynn Tate, vice- president; Mrs. Nancy Gamble, sponsor; Sherri Wimmer, secretary; Karin Carlson, treasurer. proudly returned with the trophy for first place. In June, those ten members traveled to Atlanta, Geor- gia, to perform If we were not Be- tas ... at the National Beta Con- vention. Autumn, 1983, found Betas’ at- tention focused on the 49th Annual Beta Convention which took place in March, 1984. In order to raise funds for this trip, they sold candy, citrus fruits, and operated a conces- sion stand at home ballgames. They also worked diligently preparing a scrapbook which was entered for state competition. Attaining recognition for being an honor student is only part of be- ing a Beta member. Each year the Junior Betas accept and provide a school community service project. 66 Junior Beta TOP LEFT: After the tapping of new members, each senior Beta candidate is auctioned off to be a three-day slave. Arnie Wimmer is requested to show a little leg by the audience as auctioneer, Mr. William Crabtree, prepared to take bids (sometimes going as high as $40). TOP RIGHT: President, Melanie Cas- sell and member, Patty Smith, welcome new members into the Beta Club. At the first meeting a candlelight ceremony was held in order to install officers and give the new members the objectives and meaning of the National Beta Club. All members then were treated to re- freshments. CENTER: SENIOR BETA MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Bruce Shelton, Winifred Foglesong, Donna Lambert, Melanie Cassell, Katrina Lil- ly, Joanne Matz, Patty Smith, Lori Neel. 2ND ROW: Kitten Richardson, Linda Ellison, Tammy Cline, Debbie Warden, Terry Umbarger, Teresa Rich- ardson, Donna Strock, Anita Stowers. 3RD ROW: Joyce Alexander, Gretchen Carlson, Marcy Newberry, Shawna Carr, Eric Ellison, Becky Umbarger, Rita Lambert, Sue Smith. BACK ROW: Karen Asbury, Regina Groseclose, So- nja Asbury, Rebekah Carter, Andrea Cassell, Arnie Wimmer, Mary Anne Cochrane, Steve Cox, Donna Dalton. BOTTOM LEFT: SENIOR BETA OF- FICERS: Mrs. Janet Faulkner, spon- sor; Melanie Cassell, president; Linda Ellison, vice-president; Terry Um- barger, secretary; Tammy Cline, trea- surer. Senior Beta 67 Deadlines Create Frantic Nerves “Oh no, I’m not going to be done on time. ” This comment was heard by any newspaper staff or yearbook staff member as they crammed to meet just one of their many dead- lines. Newspaper staff members were given the responsibility of writing an article for each monthly issue of The Hilltop News. Sponsors, Mrs. Jessie Kegley and Mrs. Janet Faulkner, and last years staff were proud to announce the second place award in state competition for the 1983 competition issues. At the end of the year, members were rewarded for their hard work with a pizza party. Organization and originality were part of the key ingredients to successfully plan an annual. Stu- dents were given the duty of prepar- ing layouts, writing copy and show- ing an objective view of daily life at school. In the Spring, the yearbook staff presented the 1984 yearbook to the student body. Excitement mounted as portions of the new book were read, culminating in the unveiling of the new yearbook. Staff members. Sonja Asbury, Joyce Alexander, Kathy Melvin, Vickie Kincaid. Andrea Cassell, yearbook business manager, types one of the many copies to be entered in the annual. Yearbook Editor, Linda Ellison, and Co-Editor, Melanie Cassell, work deligently on planning pages. 68 Annual STAFF. SEATED: Sherri Wimmer, STANDING: Tracy Kegley, Donna Becky Melvin, Debbie Warden, Sonja JoAnne Matz, Lynn Tate, Eric Taylor. Strock, Bruce Shelton, Teresa Miller, Asbury, Teresa Richardson. Steve Foglesong and Tommy Brewster purchase newspapers from Joyce Alexander and Sonja Asbury. SPONSORS: Mrs. Janet Faulkner and Mrs. Jessie Kegley EDITOR: Joyce Alexander Newspaper 69 TOP: Mr. Beamer is first in line again as Mrs. Gamble, students and faculty wait their turn. CENTER LEFT: “Pizza anyone?” — Tim Neal. CENTER RIGHT. OFFICERS. SEATED: Anita Stowers, president; Rita Lambert, vice-president; Mary Anne Cochran, secretary. STANDING: Donna Dalton, treasurer; Teresa Richardson, reporter; Joyce Alexander, historian; Becky Melvin, parliamentarian. BOTTOM RIGHT: MEMBERS. FRONT ROW: Teresa Miller, Pam Davis, Marcie Asbury, Hope Townley, Thelma Sue Sarver, LaMoore Muncy. 2ND ROW: Becky Melvin, Timmy Davis, LeAnna Mustard, Sue Smith, Donna Dalton, Jeff Kincaid, Everett Baxley. 3RD ROW: Carla Pauley, Becky Umbarger, Tammi Haga, Carrie Shelton, Angie Thompson, Anita Stowers, JoAnne Matz. 4TH ROW: Donna Strock, Teresa Richardson, Andrea Cassell, Joyce Alexander, Rita Lambert, Tracy Kegley, Cindy Crabtree, Helen Hamblin. BACK ROW: Tim Neal, Eric Ellison, Geoff Fanning, Steve Cox, Bruce Shelton, Mary Anne Cochran, Issis Umbarger, Laura Cochran. Competition Merits Honors As the school year began anew, so did the forming of dubs. Member- ship drives brought hopes of having one of the biggest clubs ever. The Future Business Leaders of Amer- ica started their '83-84 membership drive by offering students a chance to attend a Fall Workshop at Rad- ford University, which gave infor- mation on areas of competition for the Spring Workshop, and to view a football game at Virginia Tech. Members filled their duties as they came up with original ideas and worked hard on the major mon- ey-making project of the year ... The Little Miss and Junior Miss Beauty Pageants. Reports to the State FBLA Chap- ter, designing bulletin boards, pre- paring for competition in different business courses, raising money for the March of Dimes Project ASK, (Association for the Study of Child- hood Cancer), and other activities filled the minds of active FBLA members. Last years efforts were rewarded as the Bland FBLA Chapter re- ceived a Gold Seal. This was achieved by receiving an Honor Seal and being ranked among the top 15 percent of active chapters. Vote, Vote, Vote! This phrase was on the minds of Student Cooperat- ive Association members this year as they elected new club officers and held a mock election. The election consisted of each student marking a ballot for their preferred county of- ficials. The basic duties of trying to fill the student body’s needs also were handled by the members. TOP LEFT. OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Tracy Kegley, treasurer; Marcy Newberry, secretary; Patty Smith, vice- president; Kaye Cox, president. BACK ROW: Tammi Haga, Issis Umbarger, sergeant-at-arms; Arnie Wimmer, re- porter; Miss Mary Greever, sponsor. TOP RIGHT: S.C.A. sponsor, Miss Mary Greever, and helpers, Barbara Ramsey and Dawn Morehead, tally up votes from the mock election of public officials in November. The results re- presented the opinion of the student body and also gave them a chance to experience the feel of voting. BOTTOM LEFT. S.C.A. MEMBERS. FRONT ROW: Leslee Bennett, Dawn Pruitt, Marcy Newberry, Debbie Warden. 2ND ROW: Tammi Haga, LaMoore Muncy, Steve Cox, Linda Ellison, Patty Smith. BACK ROW: Issis Umbarger, Gary Nelson, Tracy Kegley, Arnie Wimmer. SCA 71 TOP: Combined marching band from Bland and Rocky Gap partici- pated in Band Day at VPI stadium. Bland was first on the field of the mass band which played three selec- tions. CENTER. BAND OFFICERS: Chuck Turner, president; Ryland Wade, vice- president; Gerhard Schoenthal, reporter; Donna Warden, secretary. BOTTOM. FRONT ROW: Lisa Davis, Lyle Muncy, Donna Warden. BACK ROW: Todd Steffey, Billy Burton, Bradley Davis, Chuck Turner, Gerhard Schoenthal, Ryland Wade. 72 Band Quality Production Without Quantity Lively music of all kinds, but mainly soft rock and jazz, saturated the minds of choir members. The all-girl chorus blended high and low pitch tones to produce quality har- mony. Their first performance was for the Miss Echo program. They combined efforts with Rocky Gap for a Christmas concert presented at Bastion Church of God and at each of the high schools. Reaching the upper grades, re- quired courses cause conflicts with band class, and students are lost to the academics. This year was no ex- ception — creating a young and small numbered band class. They, too, performed for Miss Echo and joined the Chorus in Christmas and spring concerts. They also marched in the annual Wytheville Christmas parade. Combined efforts in the music de- partment found members selling cheese, sausage and spices. Their efforts were rewarded by acquiring new music and folders. TOP LEFT: Combined with Rocky Gap choir, the Chorus lifted their voices in holiday songs as they presented a Christmas program at each of the schools. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Karen Green, director for both Band and Cho- rus at Bland and Rocky Gap Combined Schools. CENTER. CHORUS OFFICERS: Cathy Morehead, president; Sandy Smith, vice- president; Kathy Melvin, secretary- librarian; Vickie Kincaid, reporter. BOTTOM. CHORUS - FRONT ROW: Lee Smith, Paula Mustard, Helen Hamblin, Teresa Umbarger, Andrea Cassell, Dawn Morehead. 2ND ROW: Kim Boardwine, Regina Parris, Julie Clemons, Kathy Melvin, Donna Dalton, Betty Tibbs, Annette King. BACK ROW: Barbara Ramsey, Cathy Morehead, Sharon Wright, Rita Lambert, Lisa Waddle, Sarah Karpenski. NOT PICTURED: Dee Clemons, Vickie Kincaid, Sandy Smith. Chorus 73 A Time of Responsibilities Responsibilities are a part of ev- ery person’s life. Over this past year both the VICA and Dramatics Clubs experienced some of the re- sponsibilities life has to offer. The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America prepares its club mem- bers for the responsibilities of the working world. Through the class- room and on-the-job experience, the VICA members learned the ways of a business while promoting career growth and independence. The Dramatics club had different tasks but the responsibilities were still present. Getting every line TOP: Clerk Sandy Bane totals purchase for Pam Thompson. BOTTOM LEFT: VICA OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Terry Umbarger, president; Tammy Cline, secretary; 2ND ROW: David Etter, parliamentarian; Sandy Bane, vice-president; BACK ROW: Ricky Pruitt, reporter. NOT PICTURED - Cecil Compton, treasurer. BOTTOM RIGHT- VICA CLUB. FRONT ROW: Brent Davis, Donna Lambert, Sandy Bane, Tammy Cline, Matt Harman. 2ND ROW: Jimmy Nunley, David Etter, Terry Umbarger, Artie Wolfe. BACK ROW: Marty McPeak, Sam Groseclose, Ricky Pruitt, Eddie Baxley. memorized and making sure the costumes were perfect was a chal- lenge but through rehearsals all de- tails fell into place. In March ’83 the Club performed a one-act play entitled The Brick and the Rose” on both regional and state levels. They won both con- tests. This year the Dramatics club per- formed at the Harvest Festival with slapstick versions of well-known commercials and entered several people in the forensics competition. Gerhard Schoenthal placed first in the boys' extemporaneous speaking and Lynn Tate placed second in the girls’ extemporaneous speaking. The 1984 cast and production crew traveled to Shawsville to pre- sent a one-act play, JUVIE. Again they were successful in a district win. 74 VICA TOP LEFT: Eric Taylor and Jeri Mustard in a take-off commercial. TOP RIGHT. DRAMATICS OFFICERS: Richard Turner, president; Brad Dillow, vice-president; Paula Austin, secretary; Rita Gusler, treasurer; Mrs. Christine Bird, sponsor. BOTTOM LEFT. DRAMATICS CLUB. FRONT ROW: Kitten Richardson, Debbie Warden, Sherri Wimmer, Jeri Mustard, Eric Taylor. 2ND ROW: Teresa Richardson, Jimmy Barker, JoAnne Matz, Lynn Tate, Karin Carlson. 3RD ROW: Angela Strock, Rita Gusler, Jeannie Mallory, Terri Strock, Marcy Newberry. 4TH ROW: Kenny Froy, Wendell Parker, Wesley Wright, Arnie Wimmer, Laura Cochran. BACK ROW: Richard Turner, Joey Newberry, Sammy King, David Blankenship, Tim Neal, Mike Smelser. BOTTOM RIGHT: Joey Newberry struts his stuff in his version of the commercial ENJOLI. Dramatics 75 Echoes of Fun and Work Forestry and livestock judging? A shop full of citrus fruits? Yes, you guessed it! The Future Farmers of America are at it again! The FFA members raised money from the sales of magazines and citrus fruits. Prizes were chosen by the persons who sold the quantity of magazines indicated. Citrus fruit sales were shared with the Sr. Beta Club and brought a sizeable profit to the orga- nization. As a community-improve- ment project, the members traveled to Bastian where they assisted with the creating of a ballfield. Some in- terested members participated in the judging of livestock and forest- ry- Many projects to raise money for the most educational trip to Canada have been keeping the French Club members of BHS occupied. The car wash in October began the hard work to increase the club’s bank ac- count. Next, many couldn’t resist the colorful suncatchers, especially the salespersons, who received var- ious prizes for selling a certain number of the “window beautifi- ers. Christmas time was the per- fect time for peddling the packages of gift wrap paper which pictured different Christmas scenes. Since the sale of candy in tins proved well the previous year, it was also decid- ed on as a money-making project this year. OFFICERS — Terry Umbarger, presi- dent; Eric Ellison, vice-president; Mike Smelser, 2ND vice-president; Ricky Pruitt, secretary; Tim Neal, treasurer; Arnie Wimmer, reporter; Denise Um- barger, sentinel; Mr. William Crabtree, advisor. FIRST AND SECOND YEAR STUDENTS - FRONT ROW: Lyle Muncy, Todd Steffey, Bradley Davis, Billy Burton, Tony Dent, Larry Lafferty, Eric Strock, Andy Putnam. 2ND ROW: Stafford Umbarger, Patrick Groseclose, Martin Vineyard, Jon Melvin, Shannon King, Bobby Hale, Steve Fanning, Timmy Thompson. 3RD ROW: Jeff Dodson, Cindy Crabtree, Becky Hanshew, Rusty Havens, Mark Hamblin, Scott Lambert, Billy Tolbert, Kevin Fore. 4TH ROW: Greg Davis, Bobby Morehead, Wayne Davis, David Mutter, Tom Brewster, Jeff Robinett, Jamie Chewning, Mark Gusler. THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS - FRONT ROW: Sam Groseclose, Mitch Munsey, Brian Mustard, Matt Harmon, Martin Wright, Denise Umbarger. 2ND ROW: Terry Mustard, Billy King, Ricky Faulkner, Paula Mustard, Gary Nelson, Terry Umbarger. 3RD ROW: Sammy King, James Farris, Steve Foglesong, Mike Smelser, Dreama Cox, Eric Ellison. 4TH ROW: Jeff Cox, Arnie Wimmer, Tim Neal, Wesley Wright, Lonnie Clemons, Marty McPeak, Joe DeWilde. BACK ROW: Lee Steffey, John Dillow, Ricky Pruitt, Richard Turner, Steve Cox, Geoff Fanning. 76 FFA OFFICERS — Gerhard Schoenthal, president; Linda Ellison, vice-presi- dent; Debbie Warden, secretary; Patty Smith, treasurer; Miss Diane Rowe, ad- visor. FRONT ROW: Melba Clemons, Sonja Asbury, Katrina Lily, Marcie Newberry, Debbie Warden. 2ND ROW: Becky Melvin, Karen Asbury, Lynn Tate, Linda Ellison, Kitten Richardson, Tammi Haga. 3RD ROW: Sherri Wimmer, David Braithwaite, Jeri Lynne Mustard, Melanie Cassell, LaMoore Muncy, Gerhard Schoenthal. BACK ROW: Lori Neel, Patty Smith, Tracy Kegley, Shaunn Neel, Laura Cochran. The French Clubs from both Bland and Rocky Gap enjoyed a scenic trip to Can- ada. Does Rita carry pennies in her shoe? Andrea Cassell, Mary Anne Cochran, Rita Lambert, and Keith Dinger. Winnifred Foglesong takes great pains in snapping a photo during a guided tour of Canada. Other area tourists plundered through the deep snow banks trying to return to the van that contin- ued their trip. Andrea Cassell, Mrs. Betty Sue Stowers, Linda Ellison, Melanie Cassell, Rita Lambert, Mary Anne Cochran, Keith Dinger, Mr. Philip Stowers, and Winifred Foglesong. French 77 TOP LEFT. FHA OFFICERS: FRONT ROW: Rita Lambert, president; Mary Anne Cochran, 1st vice-president; Stina Roseberry, 2nd vice-president; 2ND ROW: Dawn Morehead, corresponding secretary; Barbara Ramsey, chaplain; 3RD ROW: Rita Gusler, sergeant-at-arms; Donna Dalton, treasurer; 4TH ROW: Karen Wright, reporter; Tracy Kegley, recording secretary; BACK ROW: Tammi Haga, Issis Umbarger, historians; Mrs. Betty K. Muncy, sponsor. TOP RIGHT: 1ST YEAR MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Sarah Newberry, Angela Atwell, Darcy Groseclose, Karen Strock, Roberta Kegley 2ND ROW: Angela Dehart, Janet Millirons, Dawn Dillow, Donna Richardson, Maria Foglesong BACK ROW: Katrina Lilly, Elizabeth Turner, Lana Lindamood, Vickie French, Lisa Gravley. CENTER RIGHT: FHA MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Stina Roseberry, Kitten Richardson, Karen Wright, Kathy Melvin, Donna Strock, Teresa Richardson, Kim Boardwine, Lori Neel 2ND ROW: Amy Drummond, Cathy Morehead, Issis Umbarger, Idette King, Rita Gusler, Angela Strock, Patty Smith, Donna Dalton 3RD ROW: Samantha Hylton, Dawn Morehead, Tammy Mustard, Carla Pauley, Betty Tibbs, Tammi Haga, Teresa Miller, Regina Parris 4TH ROW: Sonja Asbury, Winifred Foglesong, Barbara Ramsey, Lori Nelson, Julie Clemons, Carrie Shelton, Charlotte Harris, Denise King, Lisa Waddle BACK ROW: Donna Alexander, Rita Lambert, Mary Anne Cochran, Helen Hamblin, Tina Fulford, Tracy Kegley, Karen Asbury, Dawn Pruitt, Hope Townley, Joyce Alexander. BOTTOM RIGHT: New officers are installed at the annual Parent-Daughter Banquet. Kim Kidd, Rita Lambert, Donna Dalton. 78 FHA Fun While Learning Crisis, alcoholism, pornography and self-esteem were topics of inter- est and concern for youth of the now generation.” Future Home- makers of America were given the opportunity to learn how to cope with these problems and where to seek help when needed. A fun-day and shopping excur- sion to Mercer Mall and Blue- Prince Plaza taught the girls to compare prices and be selective for quality. Students must have had a year of art or be currently enrolled in art to be eligible for the art club. Their goal was to become more proficient in the mediums of charcoal, water- color, oil and acrylic. TOP. ART OFFICERS: JoAnne Matz, president; Arnie Wimmer, vice- president; Lynn Tate, secretary reporter; Richard Turner, treasurer; Mrs. Chris Bird, sponsor. CENTER. ART MEMBERS: FRONT ROW: Jennifer Stafford, Teresa Richardson, Debbie Warden, Brian Townley, Lynn Banes, Charlotte Harris. 2ND ROW: Timmy Davis, JoAnne Matz, Marcy Newberry, Betty Tibbs, LeAnna Mustard, Teresa Miller. 3RD ROW: Martin Wright, Sammy Lambert, T.J. Roseberry, Deana Lakey, Angela Strock, Rita Gusler. 4TH ROW: Steve Cox, Gary Mustard, Jimmy Barker, Brad Dillow, Daniel Conley, Karen Wright, Annette King, Paula Austin, Norma Harden, Issis Umbarger. 5TH ROW: Sammy King, Matt Harman, Barry Dillow, Terry Martin, Hope Townley, Freda Davis, Donna Richardson, Tim Neal. BACK ROW: John Dillow, David Blankenship, Wendell Parker, Arnie Wimmer, Vickie French, Mike Morehead, Jeannie Mallory, Richard Turner. BOTTOM — TALENT IN PROGRESS: Sherri Wimmer, Barry Dillow, Jimmy Barker, John Dillow, Richard Turner. Art 79 Privileges Require Time Attaining the status of junior high, sixth and seventh graders were now somebody. As band members they had a few special privileges — they left their class- rooms for a brief thirty minutes for band, and they were permitted to march with the high school band. However, they did not consider it a privilege to have to keep track of practice times and were actually ex- pected to record it on sheets which had to be turned in whenever Mrs. Green called for them. Another status symbol afforded only seventh graders was being a safety patrol. The Library Club sponsored three book fairs throughout the year and several movies. The profits gained were earmarked for pur- chasing computer hardware and software. At the end of the year members pooled their dues for a smackin’ good picnic. TOP: Sherri Wimmer, Carla Pauley, Tammi Haga, Roberta Kegley. CENTER. OFFICERS: Debbie Warden, president; Teresa Richardson, vice-president; Katrina Lilly, secretary; Kitten Richardson, treasurer; JoAnne Matz, reporter; Elizabeth Newberry, sponsor. BOTTOM. MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Timmy Davis, Teresa Richardson, JoAnne Matz, Debbie Warden, Marcy Newberry, Kitten Richardson, Katrina Lilly. BACK ROW: Sherri Wimmer, Jeri Mustard, Lynn Tate, Carla Pauley, Eric Taylor, Tammi Haga. 80 Library TOP. SECOND-YEAR BAND - FRONT ROW: Sarah Strock, Tiffany Bowen, Tonya Smith, Julie Pauley, Lori Perkins, Tammy Dauis. 2ND ROW: Kathy Kidd, Mike Nelson, Chip Bird, John Stafford, Shawn Nelson, Aaron Newberry. BACK ROW: Ellis Wade, Robbie Waddle. CENTER. FIRST- YEAR BAND — FRONT ROW: Samantha Waddle, Dusty King, Tonya Looney. 2ND ROW: Brian Fore, Donna Lambert, Chad Thompson. BACK ROW: Alan Cassell, John Mustard, Doug Boardwine. BOTTOM. SAFETY PATROL — They were real easy to spot wearing those bright orange shoulder and belt straps. They felt important be- ing entrusted the responsibility of help- ing kindergarteners and seeing that some discipline was maintained on the buses. Occasionally it was necessary to report “wayward souls to the office. FRONT ROW: Amanda Baxley, Tammy Davis, Rusty Warden, Sonya Chewning, Tammy Swanson, Julie Pauley. 2ND ROW: Sarah Strock, Kathy Kidd, Randy Dillow, Heath Muncy. 3RD ROW: Shawn Nelson, Chip Bird, Robbie Waddle, Tonya Smith, Jimmy Blevins, Tiffany Bowen, Lori Perkins. 4TH ROW: John Stafford, Scott Wellman, Michael Fanning, Patricia Nelson, Charmin Gravley, Cheryl Graham. BACK ROW: Sammy Simmons, Ellis Wade, Mike Nelson, Kevin Cox, Kim Crabtree, Billie French. Elementary Band 6 Safety Patrol 81 Echoes of Special Days Not invasion from outer space, but Halloween induced students to don capes, masks and paint in cele- bration of the age-old special day. TOP: Fred rarely misses a day and has no report card, but he brings a smile to all. Teachers grin, grit their teeth and again escort Fred outside where he waits patiently until the door opens and he waddles back to the hall. CENTER LEFT: Donna Strock transforms Sammy King. CENTER RIGHT: Not Batman, but Jimmy Mack Brown. BOTTOM LEFT: Paula Mustard, Sammy King, Rita Gusler, Donna Strock, Kathy Melvin, Teresa Richardson. BOTTOM RIGHT: Beta witches Mary Ann Cochran, Andrea Cassell, Kaye Cox. 82 Candids Athletics Athletics Athletics ... Mornings prior to 8:30 found the gymnasium silent and dim, the only light descending from the win- dows. As students arrived, lights diffused the dimness and active voices and bodies brought the gym to life. After school hours found it teeming with basketball practices, cheerleaders learning new routines and perfecting old ones, volleyball hopefuls working on a good serve and setting up to the front row, ten- nis and baseball practice, when the air outside was still too nippy for comfort, and constant conditioning for health and enjoyment. Games were won and lost where joy and sometimes anger echoed across the bleachers. When the last score was tallied and the final uniform tucked away, the playing areas once again became silent and dark to await the next scheduled event. Feb. 5 Bland 21 Mt. Rogers 16 8 Shawsville 21 14 Shawsville 21 Feb. 17 15 Fries 7 15 Fries 13 11 Fries 15 15 Rocky Gap 10 15 Rocky Gap 9 Feb. 21 5 Shawsville 15 15 Shawsville 10 4 Shawsville 15 15 Independence 6 15 Independence 10 WINS-8 LOSSES-5 VOLLEYBALL — FRONT ROW: Debbie Warden, Teresa Richardson, Karen Wright, Kim Kidd. 2ND ROW: Anita Stowers, Tracy Kegley, Laura Cochran, Kaye Cox. 3RD ROW: Linda Ellison, Patty Smith, Mary Anne Cochran, Valerie Lambert. BACK ROW: Coach Marvin Cantrell. Not pictured: Jeannie Mallory and Vickie Kincaid. Arenas Echo With Wins And Losses “Spike it! Anyone who didn’t know the terminology might have thought the gymnasium was turn- ing into a place for mixing drinks! However, this was the only one of Coach Marvin Cantrell’s com- mands to the volleyball team for methods of securing points against the opponents. The thirteen team members had to practive before school hours — giving up those ear- ly morning sleeping minutes. With Set-up practice with Debbie Warden, Laura Cochran and Teresa Richardson. the loss of only two members, Mr. Cantrell and the team are looking forward to a powerhouse season in 1984. Singles, doubles and multiples are terms that revealed the gymna- sium as a churning mass of bodies and jumping ropes. Once again stu- dents combined their skills and en- durance in a “Jump-a-thon.” Sponsors specified monetary dona- tions per hour a student jumped with all monies being given to the Heart Fund. Spring training means only one thing — baseball. A team of 16 members began practicing with Coach Gary Collins the middle of February. With only one year of ex- perience behind them the coach and team did not expect spectacular records, but hoped to be competi- tive. Opposing Floyd County misses the chance to return Valerie Lambert’s spike. Refer- ee is Mike Woolwine. BASEBALL. FRONT ROW: Terry Umbarger, Matt Harman, Barry Dillow, Eric Taylor, Ben Dillow, T.J. Roseberry. 2ND ROW: Eric Ellison, Jeff Cox, Lonnie Clemons, Lonnie Thomas, Steve Cox. 3RD ROW: Geoff Fanning, Brian Pauley, Tim Neal, Barry Underwood, Coach Gary Collins. Apr. 12 Bland 4 Auburn 7 19 9 Fries 6 22 5 Fort Chiswell 15 May 4 6 Shawsville 7 5 4 Floyd 5 6 4 Auburn 3 10 4 Floyd 10 11 7 Fries 16 OVERALL WINS 6 LOSSES 10 JUMP-A-THON - CENTER: Bobby Boardwine and Angela Strock jump while Paula Mustard takes a turn at the rope. BOTTOM LEFT: Allan Massie turns for David Braithwaite as Jeri Mustard, Sherri Wimmer and Tracy Kegley prepare for the run-in. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Individual jumping are Doug Boardwine and John Michael Mustard. Patty Smith takes things slow and easy as she jumps the bar in the high jump competition. Relaxing and enjoying a day RIGHT — Muscles in motion! Lisa Tol- bert takes a strong stand as she pre- pares to throw the shotput. Her stand paid off as she took first place in this competition. LEFT — Copycat! Mr. Cantrell copies Tim Neal’s form as Tim gets ready to throw the discus. in the sun are Mr. Hauens, Mr. Beamer and several elementary students. 86 Field Day Athletic Field Echoed With Fun And Tension Athletes from both county high schools — Bland and Rocky Gap — came together on May 10 for a test of ability, strength, and to have fun at the fifth annual field day. Tension was high as students tried their best. Those placing in an event were given ribbons and the school with the overall highest score was to be given a trophy. At the end of the day after the final scores were tallied Rocky Gap prevailed and took the trophy. The following is a list of first place winners in the high school competi- tion: Shop put: Lisa Tolbert and Matt Harmon; High jump: Teresa Umbarger and Artie Wolfe; Softball throw: Lisa Tolbert; Discus: Geoff Fanning; Running broad jump: Bruce Shelton. Participants in the mile relay were Barry Underwood, Tony Lambert, Mike Smelser and Richard Turner. With the thoughts of winning ribbons and expressing school spirit many elementary students, grades 4 through 7, participated in the Ele- mentary Field Day on May 9. Each student showing excellent athletic skills in a certain event were re- warded with a ribbon. When the fi- nal score for each school was an- nounced, Bland Elementary was the overall winner and received a trophy. Practicing, hoping and concen- tration paid off as the following placed first in each event: Softball throw: Patrick Smith, Patricia Stowers, Samantha Tickle and Mark Hamblin; High jump: Patrick Smith, Ellis Wade, Roberta Kegley and Brian Blevins; Stand- ing broad jump: Amanda Harden, Heather Smith, Kevin Dent, Julie Pauley, Roberta Kegley and Mark Hamblin; Running broad jump: Miracle Mitchem, Randy Clemons, Jim Blevins and Roberta Kegley; 100 yard dash: Randy Clemons, El- lis Wade and Mark Hamblin; 50 yard dash: Randy Clemons and El- lis Wade. Happiness is expressed by Mr. Kegley as Mr. Cantrell hands him the trophy to take to Rocky Gap for their victory. Mr. Crabtree and Jeff Vineyard observe. FAR LEFT — Abracadabra! This word could have been used by Bruce Shelton as he magically won the running broad jump. LEFT — Without a talent the height of this bar could be difficult to jump, Artie Wolfe seemed to have this talent as he amazingly jumped head first over the bar, which was taller than he was. He claimed first place in this event. Field Day 87 Practice Improves Skills The thrill and excitement of be- ing part of a team was dimmed only by the conditioning and workouts required to remain on a team. We ran laps around the gym and up and down the steps until our mus- cles cried out to stop. And not only our muscles, but our lungs had to learn strength and stamina if we were to last more than one quarter. Our first game with Radford really tested our talents and our nerves. Close calls with other teams pre- pared us for the years ahead. Practice started when the weath- er was still cold. Our lips turned blue and our hands were so numb we could scarcely hold a racket. The six-member tennis team had a me- diocre year. The previous experi- ence was not enough to outma- neuver the opponents. With all six members returning Coach Cantrell and the team are expecting a much better season for 1984 TOP RIGHT: Andy Putnam closely studies the strategy of the court. BOTTOM LEFT: Brian Townley goes up for two points against Shawsville. BOTTOM RIGHT. FRONT ROW: Brian Townley, Bradley David, Bradley Dillow, Todd Steffey, Andy Putnam, Scott Lambert. BACK ROW: Shannon King, Robert Lambert, Mark Gusler, Jeffrey Robinette, Mike Hounshell, Ritchie Havens. NOT PICTURED — Coach Gary Collins. Bland 29 Radford 13 Bland 29 Christiansburg 17 Bland 40 Fries 20 Bland 24 Independence 45 Bland 38 Floyd 52 Bland 35 Ft. Chiswell 30 Bland 30 Auburn 20 Bland 46 Shawsville 41 Bland 32 Fries 24 Bland 21 Floyd 45 Bland 22 Fort Chiswell 39 Bland 37 Auburn 30 Bland 41 Shawsville 37 WON-9 LOST-4 88 8th Grade Basketball Bland 7 Auburn 2 Bland 6 Ft. Chiswell 3 Bland 3 Shawsville 6 Bland 6 Auburn 3 Bland 2 Independence 7 Bland 6 Floyd 4 WON-4 LOST-2 TOP LEFT: Poised and ready is Sue Smith as she prepares to hit the ball. TOP RIGHT: Just another easy shot for Linda Ellison. CENTER RIGHT: Debbie Warden stretches to lob the ball to the opponent. BOTTOM LEFT: Debbie Warden, Teresa Richardson, Sue Smith, Rita Lambert, Linda Ellison, Patty Smith, Coach Marvin Cantrell. Tennis 89 TOP RIGHT. JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM - FRONT ROW: Tammy Mustard, Roberta Kegley, Tammi Haga, Sherri Wimmer, Lisa Gravley. BACK ROW: Issis Umbarger, LaMoore Muncy, Kim Crabtree, Cindy Crabtree, Samantha Hylton. NOT PICTURED Coach Gary Collins. CENTER LEFT: Sherri Wimmer goes in for a layup. CENTER RIGHT: Samantha Hylton tries a shot for two. BOTTOM: LaMoore Muncy takes a jumpshot while Kim Crabtree, Tammi Haga, and Samantha Hylton wait to assist. Bland 27 Rich Valley 20 Bland 21 Auburn 17 Bland 13 Shawsville 21 Bland 16 Floyd 40 Bland 35 Fries 17 Bland 27 Mt. St. Helens 10 Bland 34 Ft. Chiswell 22 Bland 27 Rural Retreat 32 Bland 22 Rocky Gap 13 Bland 32 Independence 40 Bland 25 Auburn 17 Bland 27 Shawsville 17 Bland 20 Floyd 46 Bland 39 Fries 25 WON-9 LOST-5 «iir.ii 90 Girls JV Basketball Hopefuls Vie for a Position Hopes of a successful season or just the honor of donning a uni- form, boys and girls vied for a place on the junior varsity squads. The practice area seemed to be filled with young hopefuls. From these, ten girls and fourteen boys were se- lected. The girls cover a four-grade span: one each from the 7th and 8th grades, seven from the 9th and one from the 10th. The boys sport five 9th graders, eight 10th grade and one from the 8th grade. Following the team selection, the players were subjected to long hours of practicing, drilling, and condi- tioning. The girls first game with Rich Valley on August 29 proved to be a winner. From then on it was all systems go and they completed a winning season with 13 wins out of 20 games. Nervous anticipation and excite- ment accompanied the JV boys to Pocahontas for the first season game. Winning by a margin of 20 points boosted their morale and gave them confidence to win the next two with a small margin. Then their luck changed and they hit a losing streak to end the season with only 7 wins out of 18 games. Bland 38 Pocahontas 18 Bland 38 Rich Valley 33 Bland 38 Fries 29 Bland 38 Independence 57 Bland 47 Floyd 59 Bland 47 Mt. Rogers 35 Bland 35 Rocky Gap 38 Bland 36 Ft. Chiswell 43 Bland 20 Auburn 59 Bland 32 Shawsville 39 Bland 41 Pocahontas 45 Bland 38 Mt. Rogers 17 Bland 28 Fries 34 Bland 28 Independence 35 Bland 19 Floyd 56 Bland 56 Rich Valley 32 Bland 37 Rocky Gap 31 Bland 34 Ft. Chiswell 60 WON-7 LOST-11 TOP LEFT. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS TEAM - FRONT ROW. Ben Dillow, Rusty King, Bodie Miller, Glen Eaton, Eric Taylor, Bob Hylton, Barry Dillow. BACK ROW: Gene Lambert, Steve Fog- lesong, Shaunn Neel, Jeff Cox, Kenny Froy, Steve Fanning, Ritchie Havens. NOT PICTURED: Coach Gary Collins. BOTTOM LEFT: Caught at center Steve Fanning tries to edge past the op- posing Shawsville player. BOTTOM RIGHT: From the outside perimeter Barry Dillow shoots high over the head of a Shawsville team member. Boys JV Basketball 91 Bland 36 Rich Valley 56 Bland 45 Auburn 17 Bland 46 Shawsville 41 Bland 27 Floyd 51 Bland 59 Fries 33 Bland 36 Mt. Rogers 28 Bland 68 Ft. Chiswell 36 Bland 57 Rural Retreat 66 Bland 56 Rocky Gap 52 Bland 63 Independence 46 Bland 42 Auburn 37 Bland 35 Shawsville 45 Bland 43 Floyd 56 Bland 78 Fries 48 Bland 64 Mt. Rogers 37 Bland 61 Rural Retreat 63 Bland 45 Ft. Chiswell 41 Bland 51 Rich Valley 53 Bland 51 Rocky Gap 43 Bland 51 Independence 39 WON-13 LOST-7 92 Varsity Girls Basketball VARSITY: Teresa Richardson, Sue Mary Anne Cochran, Kaye Cox, Anita Smith, Rita Lambert, Tracy Kegley, Stowers, Becky Umbarger, Manager Patty Smith, Coach Marvin Cantrell, Donna Dalton. Season of Excitement Where’s my towel?” Coach Marvin Cantrell Judging by wins and losses the Bland Varsity teams had a rather mediocre season, but, to the team members and their supporters it was an exciting season. The Rock- ettes endured hardship during the first weeks of practice while the BHS gym floor was being refin- ished. They shaped up in the gym at Ceres. The Rockets had a memorable season also. Senior Geoff Fanning reached a high in any player's ca- reer. He scored his 1000th point in the game with arch-rival Rocky Gap. Senior team members were sad- dened as the season came to a close and they played their last game or sat their last “sit on the bench. Mike Smelsergets a slight edge over In- dependence. VARSITY. FRONT ROW: Arnie Wim- Brown, Richard Turner, Ricky Pruitt, mer, Barry Dillow, Coach Marvin Can- Geoff Fanning, Sammy King, Chuck trell, Ronnie Dillow, Mike Smelser. Turner. BACK ROW: Tim Neal, Jimmy Mac- Bland 54 Pocahontas 57 Bland 65 Rich Valley 62 Bland 67 Fries 61 Bland 50 Independence 52 Bland 69 Floyd 60 Bland 85 Mt. Rogers 54 Bland 43 Rocky Gap 48 Bland 44 Ft. Chiswell 61 Bland 54 Auburn 64 Bland 54 Auburn 64 Bland 43 Shawsville 45 Bland 60 Pocahontas 48 Bland 77 Mt. Rogers 39 Bland 62 Fries 49 Bland 37 Independence 50 Bland 67 Floyd 96 Bland 54 Rich Valley 51 Bland 57 Rocky Gap 59 Bland 64 Ft. Chiswell 70 Bland 62 Auburn 47 WON-9 LOST-10 Varsity Boys Basketball 93 Being a Cheerleader Was No Piece of Cake Louder girls is what we remem- ber most during our practice ses- sions. Getting the gym was some- times a problem due to basketball practice but the halls and dressing room provided ample space. Being a cheerleader was fun, but it was not a “piece of cake. ” Learn- ing new and old cheers, formations without breaking any bones and getting our voices up to par re- quired many extra hours of work. TOP: Denise Umbarger coaches blind- folded ball player Barry Dillow through an obstacle course (props were removed after the players were escorted from the gym). LEFT: Cheerleading Coach Ms. Sandy Green. RIGHT. BOTTOM ROW: Laura Cochran, Denise Umbarger, An- gie Thompson. TOP ROW: Sherri Wimmer, Lynn Tate, Tammi Haga. 94 JV Cheerleaders TOP LEFT. VARSITY - BOTTOM ROW: Mary Anne Cochran, Lori Neel, Teresa Richardson, Kaye Cox. TOP ROW: Delisa Miller, Gretchen Carlson, Shawna Carr. TOP RIGHT: Senior Mary Anne Cochran. CENTER: POM- POM ROUTINE - FRONT ROW: Laura Cochran, Lori Neel, Mary Anne Cochran, Gretchen Carlson. BACK ROW: Lynn Tate, Sherri Wimmer, Denise Umbarger. BOTTOM: Moment of elation — Teresa Richardson, Gretchen Carlson, Lori Neel, Kaye Cox. Varsity Cheerleaders 95 TOP LEFT. Lori Neal escorts Arnie Wimmer around a make believe obsta- cle course. TOP RIGHT. Miss Diane Rowe passes a tennis ball to Mr. Rich- ard Havens in a relay race (neck-to- neck). Mr. Tommy Bird observes. BOT- TOM RIGHT. Spirit soars as students get involved in the pep rally. BOTTOM LEFT. Jimmy Mac Brown and Karin Carlson wear the latest in fashion. 96 Homecoming Wee Costuming Highlights Homecoming What galla event brought a large amount of activity and excitement to Bland Combined? What else, but homecoming week. The week started as students dressed the designated costume for each day. Monday saw students in longhandles and shorts. Tuesday brought army apparel while the nostalgia of the fifties was remem- bered on Wednesday. Thursday found boys dressed as girls and vice versa as it was titled opposite day. Friday gave way to Rocket support- ers as they dressed in maroon and gold. Friday found students in the gym for a pep rally. It provided such en- tertainment as the cheerleaders pom-pom routine, teachers, ball- players, and cheerleaders in a relay race of passing a tennis ball neck to neck, a relay race to pass a basket- ball and blindfolded ballplayers go- ing through a make believe obstacle course. TOP LEFT. Longhandles and shorts day: Darcy Groseclose, Aaron New- berry, Elizabeth Turner, Micheal Fan- ning, Arnie Wimmer, Richard Turner, Kenny Froy, Joey Newberry, Brad Dil- low. TOP RIGHT. Cindy Crabtree and Martin Vineyard dress as opposites. BOTTOM. Ricky Pruitt, Gary Nelson, Richard Turner, Shaunn Neel and Lonnie Clemons give everyone a warm welcome. Homecoming Week 97 FIRST VIRGINIA BANK OF SOUTHWEST BLAND COUNTY First Virginia Bank of Southwest proudly continues to support the youth of our community: the quality of our future depends on them. 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Spring Street Wytheville, VA 24382 RED WING RED WING MORfTRnNR?HOE shoes Wytheville, VA JOHN’S BEAUTY SHOP Complete Hair Care Phone: 688-4232 Bastain, Virginia TRENT’S GROCERY Rt. 606 Open 7 Days a Week 9 a.m. — 9 p.m. 928-1349 HERITAGE HOUSE ANTIQUES Bland, Virginia SOCIALIZING IN YARNS AND NEEDLECRAFT PHONE 1-703-228-4361 ®lbe hetlanb jSljoppr 465 WEST MAIN STREET WYTHEVILLE VIRGINIA 24382 DAVID T. WILSON, D.D.S. P.O. Box 338 Wytheville, VA 24382 (703) 228-8571 Compliments of SHUFFELBARGER’S STORE Bastian, Virginia Congratulations Class of 1984 EARNEST INSURANCE AGENCY All Lines of Insurance Daniel P. Earnest, Jr. Zareda S. Earnest Phone: 688-3795 Bastian, VA 34314 Courtesy of CARPS Ads 103 KAWASAKI HONDA SUZUKI MARK IV Wytheville, VA 24382 (703) 228-3118 Mon.—Sat. 8:30-5:30 PEN-BOB RESTAURANT Chapman Road Wytheville, Va. 24382 FOWLKES MACHINE CO., INC. Authorized SPER V KEW HGLLAIXD KUBOTA Farm Equipment Cassel Road — 228-2513 Wytheville, Va. 24382 BUILDER’S SUPERMARKET OF WYTHEVILLE, INC. Complete Line of Building Supplies Oak Flooring—Hardware—Roofing Paints—Sash and Doors Electrical—Plumbing Phone: 228-2121 Exit 21, 1-81, Rt. 21 North Wytheville, Virginia DIAL 228-3108 D. WADE PETERSON. PRESIDENT PETERSON FORD, INC, Sate Seruiee 1135 E. MAIN STREET WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA 243B2 INTERSTATE MOTOR LODGE, INC. 42 Units Phone (703) 228-8618 1-77 81 Route 2, Box 173 Exit 23 Wytheville, Va. Compliments of R C COLA Auctions Jeff Burton Auctione , 104 Ads VIRGINIA PARTS OF WYTHEVILLE 220 E. Monroe Phone 228-2123 A Tultex Company Roanoke Fashions Roanoke Fashions Co. Bastain, VA 24314 703-688-3335 MODERN FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. Cub Cadet Lawn Garden Farmall International Tractors Farm Tractors Equipment Sales — Parts — Service Wytheville, VA Phone 228-2641 1035 W. Main St. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER For Insurance Call JACK KING, Agent Main St. — P.O. Box 26 Bland, Virginia 24315 Office 688-4501 Res. 688-4475 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois Ads 105 D AND H FORD TRACTOR SALES INC. Wytheville, Va. 24382 228-3178 Tractors Equipment Welcome to Our Bland County Neighbors CENTRAL DRUG COMPANY Downtown Wytheville MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY West Ridge Road Wytheville, Virginia CROWEGY REALTY COMPANY Robert G. Crowegy, Jr., Realtor Chapman Road at Interstate Exit 23 F.O. Box 107 Wytheville, VA 24382 □ REALTOR (703) 228-5361 Charlie’s Radiator Pipe Shop PIPES MADE INSTALLED COMPLETE RADIATOR WORK CHARLIE SMITH US 11 WEST Owner WYTHEVILLE, VA 24382 BLESSING BROTHERS INC. Poultry, Eggs, Cheese, Meats Phone 688-3844 Box 87 Bastian, VA 24314 Congratulations Class of ’84 BLAND SPORTSWEAR Bland, Virginia Phone: 688-3224 Compliments of LEMONS’ JEWELRY “Your Complete Diamond Store” JAY FRED’S MARKET Ice, Food, Sliced Meats Bastian, Va. 24314 JAY FRED’S TEXACO Bland, Va. 24315 688-4886 106 Ads MELVIN ENTERPRISES State Registered Contractor BUILDER, RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL REMODELING SEPTIC TANKS, HAULING LOADER BACKHOE John Melvin—668-4508 Bland, Virginia PONTIAC BUICK G.W. “BUTCH” LOWDER Sales manager TUCKER PONTIAC BUICK. INC EAST LEE Highway • p O Box 60 Bus 703 228 21 11 WYTHEVILLE. VA 24362 RES 703 228 4613 865 E. Main St. Wytheville, Virginia 228-5454 WYTHE FUEL SERVICE, INC. Railroad Ave. Wytheville, VA 24382 Fuel Oil — Kerosene Phone: 228-4512 Your Dependable Heating Oil Distributor NEWBERRY FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Robert G. Newberry Barry L. Newberry Bland, Va. Chilhowie, Va. 688-3314 646-5311 Ads 107 JAMES INSURANCE AGENCY All Kinds of Insurance P.0. Box 440 580 West Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Telephone: (703) 228-5535 Special Congratulations to the Class of ’84 Authorized Dealer Automotive, Hardware, Toys WHITE’S Auto Stores “The Home of Greater Values” WHITE’S AUTO STORE Bland, VA 24315 Phone: 688-3321 PENDLETON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Paving Crushed Stone Grading Bridge Construction SOUTHERN STATES Jerry Blessing — Manager Southern States Wythe County Coop, Inc. Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Rural Retreat, Virginia Phone: 228-3401 Phone: 686-5114 108 Ads SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY We may not be the biggest But we might just be the BEST! General Contractors Bobby Eaton Randy Newberry All types of building: Residential, commercial, farm and metal buildings. Remodeling and insulating jobs also. Free estimates on all local jobs Call 688-3858 or 688-3703 Day Phone: 688-4711 Compliments of SEARS Wythe Shopping Plaza Your Appliance Headquarters DR. B. B. JESSEE, III VETERINARIAN Phone: 228-3123 HOWARD JOHNSON’S RESTAURANT BOGLE TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE Daily Specials OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY ■ Banquet Facilities Exit - 1-77 1-81 Wytheville, VA 24382 228-2425 Wytheville, Virginia Ads 109 J. R. DAVIS EXCAVATING Residential Commercial Grading Backhoe Work Septic Systems • Grade Work Pond Digging • Land Cleared Silage Pits fjn • Driveways Water Lines Jr , A, i 1 • Dynamite Work Basements •Fill Dirt Gravel ww Star Rt. Box 75 Dublin. VA 110 Ads w ,eroquip AEROQUIP CORPORATION Wytheville Plant Engineered Rubber Products P.O. Box 213, Route 1 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 BEST WISHES AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M F H as uir v f I IMIcr DKyfC nri iixi t- � t tit-� TEAM UNIFORMS SILK SCREENS TRANSFERS TROPHIES PLAQUES WEIGHT-LIFTING EQUIP. WARMUPS FISHING EQUIPMENT COLLEGE BASKETBALLS HIGH SCHOOL DUFFEL BAGS BASEBALL CLEATS SOFTBALL CLEATS BASKETBALL SHOES QconVERSE MAIN STREET, WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA PHONE — 228-7452 BIKE pumn WE BUY, SELL AND TRADE GUNS - ARCHERY EQUIPMENT - AMMUNITION PERSONALIZED T-SHIRTS WORTH Ads 111 KROGER CO. GROCERY 1380 East Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 WYTHEVILLE MOTOR SUPPLY, INC. 345 East Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 228-3135 ‘EVERYTHING AUTOMOTIVE’ TEXTRON CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! From the Employees of Camcar Division of Textron, Inc. 345 East Marshall Street EOE M F V H Wytheville, Virginia 228-8141 112 Ads We offer you a . Full Line of Mine Industrial Supplies Serving the vr Heartlands of Coal Country . . . buying and selling . . product service ERWIN SUPPLY CO. 304 592-1000 Shinnston, W.VA 703 928-1511 Rocky Gap, VA .. . financing, marketing information BLUEFIELD BUSINESS MACHINES CO. Harry M. Cash 327 North Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone 304-327-6818 THE FLAT TOP NATIONAL BANK OF BLUEFIELD Member F.D.I.C. Federal at Raleigh Street Bluefield, West Virginia 24701 “An Equal Opportunity Employer” THE BUG SHOP 355 West Main Street Wytheville, Virginia Phone 228-3655 WYTHEVILLE CLEANERS SHIRT LAUNDRY 545 E. Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone: 228-4151 114 Ads (703) 228-2791 (703) 228-5404 TWO-WAY RADIO, INC. COMMUNICATION SERVICE FRED W. COX P.O. Box 334 President Wytheville, VA 24382 BLAND SUPPLY COMPANY Electric — Plumbing — Heating Supplies Bland, VA Phone: 688-3349 PULASKI WATCH REPAIR AND STAR BARBER SHOP Samuel Corder Jewelry Watch Repairman Barber Stylist Fayette and Daniel Corder 123 West Main Street Pulaski, Virginia Phone: 980-3722 Brown Boveri Electric, Inc. Manufacturer of l-T-E Electrical Power Equipment Distribution Apparatus Division State Rte. 42, PO Box 38, Bland, VA 24315 • (703) 688-3325 Ads 115 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ROANOKE Wytheville Branch 350 E. Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 STYLES SMILES BEAUTY SALON Libby Faulkner — Owner, Operator Becky Robertson — Operator Bland, VA 688-4481 We Welcome Your Account 86 Stores To Serve You 790 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 228-5431 cGcott IGA Bi-A VO V FGUV A - 70S - fc£8-44U 75LAMD CtfUA Tf'S O VLy FUt-L S £i£ 'CeL T aptc n UiKiT- --------------- Aar AS Aid as r� £ aooo G ahts , BU.7 biy EAOuyb. To Supply VO UK GfiOCifi y Ano DOUSi ftO -O Vi£ (Xi At £iom fit r r)U£_ PP CPS Mo $ MA ) c t s. - Vo sr?i j — JuiT P-UAt ry fPoOuc 7 S, Conu £7irnJiL Pn,Oi . , F t S� Ot-V SfAl PE , AnD SpfC,fic% PoP. yOvrt AAOfO Sfi t-s RENErl ££ JOOZ- IT) OH i' y Buys TDOPL W HOn you. S'P p OCACo . IT £ 6rot O pop you. $ooo TOP. US '«-■c Good foe. t )t dOftsn o A 'ry R MoqPS ( 'V V -Sat Cjf M SoAJ )A tO- op ‘ SaPv ao Blamo (SLoatj ? y S yO£ A ’ 'S Ads Thanks To You We’re We Love Yuh! — Everyone At Radio Wytheville fM pi U 228-5331 BILL KING'S WAYSIDE, INC. ONE MILE WEST W. LEE HWY. WYTHEVILLE, VA. DIXIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, INC. Bristol, Virginia US 11 I 81 I 77 Coke is it! Wytheville, Virginia 228-5483 Owned and Operated by Travco Ads 117 f . D I BE RRY'S £ s Pat Newberry Ava Dillow Bland, VA 24315 Phone: 688-3851 BILL WILLIAMSON Agent Wythe Shopping Plaza Wytheville, Va. 24382 Phone: 228-4191 Res: 228-5947 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Nationwide IS on your side become todays... and future expectations become realities — graduation, a job, college, a home —you assume new re- sponsibilities. 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- style you choose. We hope we can supply elec- tricity for all your tomorrows, too. APPALACHIAN POWER THE OLD FORT FARM ANTIQUES Ceres, Virginia LEE-HI AUTO PARTS U.S. Route 11, West Wytheville, Virginia 24392 24 Hour Wrecker Service Phone: 228-3931 or 228-3912 ELLIE’S CERAMICS Ceramics, Greenware, and Gifts Free Classes 5 Miles East of Bland Rt. 42 East Phone: 688-4762 COLLEY’S SERVICE INSPECTION STATION Phone: 688-3355 Bastain. Va. BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES Klopman Division New Bern Plant 118 Ads If it’s anything to do with fabrics for action we do it at Burlington. BLAND COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC Route 1, Box 2-G, Bastain, Virginia BAILEY Clinic Hours BLUEFIELD, W. VA GILBERT. W. VA MULLENS. W. VA. MATOAKA. W. VA. NORTHFORK. W. VA. OAK HILL. W. VA. PRINCETON. W. VA WAR. W. VA. WELCH. W VA BLUEFIELD. VA COVINGTON. VA GRUNDY. VA PEARISBURG, VA RICHLANDS. VA WYTHEVILLE. VA. MARION. VA. TAZEWELL. VA. GALAX. VA. Monday thru Friday: 9 am til 5 pm 688-4331 or 688-4357 PHARMACY 688-4204 LUMBER COMPANY MAIN OFFICE — BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA “Buy Better Bargains — Buy Bailey” plani) JflesSmgtr Ads 119 BLAND COUNTY PHARMACY Serving The Bland County Area FAMILY MEDICAL RECORDS KEPT Medicaid UMWA Insurance Accepted Located in the BLAND COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC Rt. 1 Bastain, VA — Hours — Open Sat. 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM CLOSED SUNDAY JOHN M. GREGORY, R. Ph. 688-4204 NIGHTS — SUNDAYS HOLIDAYS 688-4796 SCENE II Bland. Va. 24315 Quality Clothing and Arts Crafts On Consignment Lisa Blankenship Phone Owner (703) 688-3572 ATKINS TIRE BATTERY SERVICE W. T. ATKINS, JR., Owner Delta Tires Passenger Trucks Tractor Tire Vulcanizing Recapping Douglas Batteries Recharging North — 1st Street Phone 228-4161 VVytheville, Virginia BOOSTERS Dr. Campbell Dr. Throckmorton, DDS Dr. J. W. Willis Drs. Baumgardner Jennings Wicker House Rider’s Grocery Wytheville Sanitarium Hospital TOP LEFT: Dressed as opposite for homecoming week — FRONT ROW: Sammy Simmons, Robbie Waddle, Allan New- berry, Robert Davis, Heather Burton, Becky Bird, Sarah Thompson. Hope Pike. 2ND ROW: William Frazier. John Mustard, Jimmy Duncan, Rusty Warden, Mary Ruth Echols, Crystal Tibbs, Heather Smith. BACK ROW: Tonya Smith, Charmin Gravley, Kim Crabtree, Tiffany Bowen, TOP RIGHT: Mr. Fred Beamer presents a teacher-of-the-year award — to himself. BOTTOM LEFT: Is this ballet or aero- bics.? Steve Cox, Mr. Sonny Turner, Mr. Ron Pauley. BOT- TOM CENTER: Bland’s Three Stooges — Sam Groseclose, Cecil Compton, David Etter. BOTTOM RIGHT: Friends — Roger Etter and Sarah Newberry. Ads 121 County Election Dominated 1983 Handshakes, smiles, and calling cards flooded county scenes during 1983. Every public gathering found election hopefuls boosting their chances. They bombarded voters with promises, matches, pencils and other “freebies. ” The final tally found reinstatement of all incum- bents. Civic organizations were busy with dinner meetings, events to raise funds and fun-filled times. Their contributions to county needs were a great asset. The volunteers who gave freely of their time to the rescue squad and fire departments are individuals who enjoy helping others. The fire department seems to have been busier than usual during the winter months with flue fires. IB •' loons — Bridget, Becky, Betty, Robert and Jim Bob. BOTTOM LEFT: During National Lunch Week, parents visited the school and shared a “school lunch with their child. BOTTOM RIGHT: When Mr. Gary Collins approached his car to leave school he found it swathed in toilet tissue and shaving cream. This was student contribution to his wed- ding. TOP LEFT: Enjoying a ride on the “Hobbie Horses” is a must for every youngster at the county fair as seen by Ryan Newberry accompanied by dad, Allen. TOP RIGHT: Added interest for the fair and Lord’s Acre Rally is featur- ing local singing talents. Franklin Da- vis and Edgar Newberry in a gospel se- lection. CENTER: Little ones enjoy- ment of a basketball game does not always correspond with their parents. Jamie Dunn and David Neel. BOT- TOM: John Michael Mustard urges contestant to try and dunk him again. Beside the tank is Heath Muncy. Community Candids 123 Academics — 58-64 Ads — 98-121 Agee, Detria — 10 Alexander, Donna — 24, 78 Alexander, Joyce — 33, 34, 36, 64, 67, 78, 68, 69, 71 Anderson, Debbie — 4, 24, 40 Art Club — 79 Asbury, Jamie — 15 Asbury, Karen — 27, 67, 77, 78 Asbury, Marcie — 21, 24, 66, 71 Asbury, Sonja — 34, 36, 64, 67, 68, 69, 77, 78 Atwell, Angela — 18, 78 Atwell, Linda — 54 Atkinson, Hampton — 6 Austin, Paula — 24, 66, 79 Ayers, Louis — 7 Band — 73 Bane, Carolyn — 74, 4 Bane, David — 7 Bane, Sandra — 34, 74 Banes, Lynn — 34, 79 Barker, James — 27, 37, 63, 75, 79 Blankenship, Helen — 6 Blevins, Angie — 18 Blevins, Cindy —12 Blevins, Jimmy — 17 Blevins, Junior — 16 Blevins, Lola — 27 Blevins, Tammy — 27 Boardwine, Bobby — 13, 85 Boardwine, Doug — 15, 85 Boardwine, Kim — 24, 58, 72, 78 Bogle, Phillip — 21, 59 Bowen, Tiffany — 16, 45 Bowles, Chris —11 Bowles, Kevin — 12 Braithwaite, David — 27, 64, 77, 85 Brewster, Tom — 19, 21, 76 Bridges, Beth — 10 Brooks, Eric — 10 Brown, Allen — 9 Brown, Jimmy — 27, 42, 82, 93 Brown, Robbie — 13 Brown, Tina — 13 Barker, Mike — 48 Barlow, Jackie — 15 Baseball — 85 Baxley, Amanda — 17 Baxley, Eddie — 34, 74 Baxley, Everette — 24, 66, 71 Baxley, Julie — 15 Beamer, Fred — 4, 24, 86 Bell, Tommy —12 Bennett, Leslee — 118, 76 Bernard, Jeannette — 14 Beta — 66-67 Bevil, Wanda — 48 Binns, Wendy — 18, 58 Bird, Becky —12 Bird, Chip — 16 Bird, Christine — 4, 75 Bird, Louise — 4 Bird, Rusty — 14, 46 Bird, Tommy — 4, 21, 40 Bird, Violet — 6 Blankenship, David — 24, 75, 79 Blankenship, Jeremy — 9 Brunk, Mathew — 8 Brunk, Rebecca — 9 Burcham, Tania — 2, 7, 37 Burge, Paul — 7 Burton, Billy — 19, 73, 76 Burton, Charles — 9 Burton, Heather — 12 Burton, Sheree — 11 Bus Drivers — 7 Cantrell, Marvin — 4, 24, 43, 64, 84, 86, 87 Carlson, Gretchen — 27, 46, 67, 95 Carlson, Karin — 24, 66, 75 Carr, Shawna — 27, 55, 67, 95 Carter, Angela — 10 Carter, Rebekah — 33, 34, 67 Cassell, Alan — 15 Cassell, Andrea — 3, 33, 34, 35, 43, 49, 67, 68, 71, 72, 82 Cassell, Joyce — 6 Cassell, Melanie — 33, 35, 55, 64, 68, 77 Chandler, Chad — 15 Chandler, David — 13 Cheerleaders — 94, 95 Chewning, Jamie — 19, 58, 76 Chewning, Pam — 14 Chewning, Sonya —17 Chorus — 72 Clark, Tommy — 34 Clemons, Dee — 35, 58 Clemons, Lonnie — 28, 76, 85 Clemons, Melba — 35, 64, 77 Clemons, Randy — 13, 87 Cline, Tammy — 34, 35, 67, 74 Cochran, Beth — 6 Cochran, Laura — 24, 45, 66, 71, 77, 84, 94 Cochran, Mary Anne — 34, 35, 36, 40, 42, 67, 71, 78, 82, 84, 92, 95 Cochran, Michael — 11 Colley, Wayne — 19 Collins, Gary — 5, 71 Compton, Cecil — 34, 35 Conley, Daniel — 21 Conley, Keith — 21 Conley, Sherri Lynne — 34, 35 Corder, Charles — 9 Corder, Patricia — 11 Cox, Anthony — 21, 59, 66 Cox, Jeff - 24, 76, 85, 91 Cox, Kaye — 23, 34, 35, 36, 55, 70, 71, 82, 84, 92, 95 Cox, Kevin — 17 Cox, Steve — 35, 37, 67, 70, 71, 76, 79, 85 Crabtree, Bill — 4, 62, 67, 76, 87 Crabtree, Cindy — 21, 22, 66, 71, 76, 90 Crabtree, Kim — 16, 46, 90 Cregar, Junior — 7 Dalton, Angela — 12 Dalton, David — 22 Dalton, Donna — 35, 63, 67, 71, 72, 78, 92 DAR - 56 Davis, Billy — 9 Davis, Bradley — 19, 73, 76, 89 Davis, Brent — 13 Davis, Emory — 10 Davis, Freda — 19, 79 Davis, Glenn — 22, 74, 91 Davis, Greg — 28, 76 Davis, Lisa — 22, 73 Davis, Pam — 21, 25, 66, 71 Davis, Rachel — 11 Davis, Robert — 10 Davis, Robert Allen — 12 Davis, Tammy — 17 Davis, Timmy — 21, 25, 47, 71, 79 Davis, Wayne — 19, 76 Dehart, Angela — 22, 78 Dehart, Susan — 17 Dent, Allen — 10 Dent, Kevin — 13 Dent, Sammy —11 Dent, Tony — 19,76 De Wilde, Connie — 6 De Wilde, Joe (Butch) — 25, 76 Dillow, Barry — 25, 79, 85, 91 Dillow, Ben — 25, 63, 64, 85, 91 Dillow, Brad — 19, 64, 79, 89 Dillow, Brook — 10 Dillow, Chris — 13 Dillow, Dawn — 19, 78 Dillow, Ginger — 12 Dillow, John — 28, 63, 76, 79 Dillow, Kristina — 10 Dillow, Pam — 19, 58 Dillow, Michael — 12 Dillow, Randy — 16 Dillow, Ronnie — 28, 93 Dillow, Tawny — 10 124 Index Dodson, Jeffrey — 22, 76 Fulford, Tina — 28, 78 Hylton, Bob - 21, 46, 58, 59, 91 Dramatics — 74 Gamble, Nancy — 5, 66 Hylton, Samantha — 22, 78 Drummond, Amy — 22, 78 Gibson, Jeremiah — 11 Johnston, Tina — 14, 46 Duncan, Jimmy — 12 Gibson, Mary — 11 Jump-A-Thon — 85 Eaton, Justin — 9 Goins, Stephanie — 11 Juniors — 27-29 Echo Staff — 68 Gordon, Bradley — 9 Junior-Senior Prom — 48 Echols, Mary —15 Graduation ’83 — 54-55 Karpenski, Sarah — 22, 72 Eighth Grade — 18-20 Graham, Cheryl — 17 Keen, Dennis — 25, 76 Ellison, Arthur —11 Graham, Jimmy — 15 Keen, Rick — 28, 76 Ellison, Eric — 33, 34, 35, 67, 71, Graham, Mark — 9 Kegley, Clinton — 14 76, 85 Gravley, Charmin — 16 Kegley, Jessie — 5, 27, 69 Ellison, Hazel — 7 Gravley, Lisa — 22, 66, 78 Kegley, Robert — 87 Ellison, Linda — 33, 34, 35, 43, Green, Karen — 5, 40, 72, 73 Kegley, Roberta — 19, 43, 58, 62, 55, 64, 67, 68, 77, 88 Green, Sandra — 5, 94-95 78, 90 Ellison, Michael — 11 Greever, Mary — 5, 21, 70, 71 Kegley, Tracy — 25, 66, 70, 71, 77, Etter, David — 35, 36, 74 Groseclose, Darcey — 19, 49, 64, 78, 84, 85, 92 Etter, Roger — 25 78 Kent, Angela — 12 Faculty — 4-5 Groseclose, Patrick 22, 66, 76 Kidd, Kathy —16 Fanning, Geoff — 33, 35, 36, 76, Groseclose, Regina — 28, 59, 63, Kidd, Katie — 8 85, 93 67 Kidd, Kim — 78, 84 Fanning, Michael — 17 Groseclose, Sam — 33, 38, 74, 76 Kincaid, Jeff — 28, 71 Fanning, Stephen — 21, 22, 42, Gusler, Mark — 19, 76, 89 Kincaid, Vickie — 36, 37, 38, 68, 71, 76, 91 Gusler, Rita — 25, 70, 78, 79, 82 78 Farley, Kandi — 12 Haga, Amy —15 Kindergarten — 8 Farlow, Douglas — 28, 59 Haga, Tami — 21, 22, 59, 64, 70, King, Allison — 14 Farlow, John — 33, 38 71, 77, 78, 90, 94 King, Annette — 28, 37, 72, 79 Farmer, Oma — 6 Hale, Bobby — 19, 21, 76 King, Billy — 25, 76 Farris, James — 33, 36, 58, 76 Hall, Aaron — 8 King, Bradley — 15 Faulkner, Aaron — 10 Hall, Brian — 15 King, Crystal — 10 Faulkner, Eric — 14 Hall, Cheryl — 12 King, David —14 Faulkner, Janet — 5, 33, 67, 69 Hall, Chrystal — 9 King, Denise — 22, 78 Faulkner, Rhonda — 49 Hall, Jason — 12 King, Dusty — 15 Faulkner, Ricky — 28, 76 Hall, Tracy — 11 King, Idette — 22, 37, 45, 58, 78 FBLA - 71 Hamblin, Helen — 28, 59, 71, 72, King, Kevin — 10 FFA — 76 78 King, Ronnie — 19, 21, 76 FHA - 78 Hamblin, Mark — 19, 76 King, Rusty — 22, 91 Field Day — 86-87 Hamblin, Rita — 13 King, Sammy — 28, 33, 70, 76, 79, Fields, Ronnie — 19 Hanshew, Becky — 25, 66, 76 82, 93 Fifth Grade Section A — 13 Harden, Amanda — 13 King, Shannon — 19, 76, 89 Fifth Grade Section B — 14 Harden, Norma — 28, 79 King, Sue — 11 First Grade — 9, 47 Harden, Pamela — 11 Lafferty, Larry — 20, 76 Flag Girls — 52 Harden, Jimmy — 25 Lakey, Deana — 20, 58, 64, 79 Foglesong, Maria — 19, 78 Harman, Matt — 28, 74, 76, 79, 85 Lambert, Anthony — 20 Foglesong, Steven — 21, 25, 66, Harris, Charlotte — 28, 45, 78, 79 Lambert, Brian — 8 69, 76, 91 Havens, Rachel — 15 Lambert, David — 9 Foglesong, Winifred — 38, 67, 78 Havens, Richard — 4, 33, 36, 71, Lambert, Donna — 15 Foltz, David — 5 86 Lambert, Donna Ann — 33, 38, Fore, Brian — 15 Havens, Ritchie — 19, 42, 91 67, 74 Fore, Kevin — 19, 76 Havens, Russell — 19,76 Lambert, Gene — 26, 66, 91 Fourth Grade — 12 Havens, Shannon — 9 Lambert, Jennie — 10, 44 Frazier, William — 15 Hilltop News Staff — 69 Lambert, Joanie — 9 Fred — 82 Hobbs, Bobbie — 9 Lambert, Jody — 8 French, Billie — 16 Homecoming — 51 Lambert, Marie — 7 French, Gene — 22 Honaker, Rae Lee — 6 Lambert, Rita — 38, 67, 71, 72, 78, French, Vickie — 19, 78, 79 Honors — 56 88, 92 French Club — 77 Hoosier, Bradley — 9, 49 Lambert, Robert — 20, 58, 89 Freshmen — 21-23 Hounshell, Mike — 19, 89 Lambert, Sammy — 25, 79 Froy, Kenny — 25, 75, 91 Hounshell, Tina — 12 Lambert, Scott — 58, 76, 89 Index 125 Lambert, Valerie — 84 Lang, Terry — 20, 58 Lester, Teresa — 13 Library Club — 80 Lilly, Larry — 38 Lilly, Katrina — 28, 63, 67, 77, 78 Lindamood, Lana — 20 Lintecum, Gary — 13 Looney, Tonya —15 Lucas, Mark — 9 Lunchroom Workers — 7 Mabe, Kay - 5, 27, 40, 48, 58 Mallory, Jeanette — 38, 75, 70 Mallory, Rebecca — 11, 46 Martin, Bradley — 12 Martin, David — 20 Martin, Robert — 22 Martin, Terry — 25, 79 Massey, Allen — 22, 85 Matz, Joanne — 28, 37, 42, 59, 67, 69, 71, 75, 79 Maxton, Milton — 40 May, Keith - 28, 76 McPeak, Marty — 7, 28, 74, 76 McPeak, Michael — 8 Meade, Bryan — 9 Meadows, P.J. — 9, 44 Meadows, Rusty —12 Melvin, Becky — 25, 47, 66, 69, 71, 77 Melvin, Jon — 20, 76 Melvin, Kathy - 38, 72, 78, 82 Melvin, Mary — 7 Melvin, Mike — 28 Miller, Delisa — 28, 59, 95 Miller, Eric — 9 Miller, Bodie — 22, 91 Miller, June — 9 Miller, Margaret — 7 Miller, Teresa — 25, 58, 66, 68, 71, 78 Millirions, Janet — 20, 78 Miss Bland County — 44-45, 49 Miss Echo — 42-43 Mite hem, Steven — 21, 22 Mitchem, Angel — 10 Mite hem, Jason — 9 Mitchem, Miracle — 13 Morehead, Bobby — 22, 75 Morehead, Cathy — 38, 72, 78 Morehead, Chad — 11 Morehead, Dawn — 36, 38, 70, 72, 78 Morehead, Laura — 22, 64 Morehead, Lisa — 28, 59 Morehead, Melanie — 25 Morehead, Mike — 23, 79 Morehead, Packy — 29, 59 Morehead, Robert — 9 Muncy, Charlie — 7 Muncy, Heath — 17 Muncy, LaMoore — 23, 66, 70, 71, 77, 90 Muncy, Lyle — 21, 23, 66, 73, 76 Muncy, Michael — 8 Muncy, Michael Allen — 8 Munsey, Betty — 6, 62, 78 Munsey, Mitch — 29, 55, 76 Munsey, Rachael — 8 Munsey, Travis — 14 Mustard, Brian — 38, 76 Mustard, Eugene — 7 Mustard, Gary — 25, 79 Mustard, Jeri Lynn — 21, 25, 66, 75, 77, 85, 94 Mustard, John Michael —15, 46, 85 Mustard, LeAnna — 25, 58, 71, 79 Mustard, Paula — 38, 73, 76, 82, 85 Mustard, Tammy — 23, 90 Mustard, Terry — 25, 76 Mutter, Billy — 23, 76 Mutter, David — 23, 76 Mutter, Patty — 13 Nash, Henry — 15 Neal, Tim - 33, 37, 38, 71, 75, 76, 79, 85, 86, 93 Neel, Lori - 21, 45, 62, 67, 77, 78, 95 Neel, Shaunn — 21, 26, 66, 77, 91 Nelson, Gary — 38, 58, 70, 76 Nelson, Lori — 23, 66, 78 Nelson, Mike — 17, 47 Nelson, Patricia — 16 Nelson, Sandra — 10 Nelson, Shawn — 16 Newberry, Aaron — 17 Newberry, Allan — 15 Newberry, April — 15 Newberry, Elizabeth — 5, 68, 80 Newberry, Joey — 39, 59, 75 Newberry, Marcy — 29, 67, 70, 75, 77 Newberry, Mathew — 11 Newberry, Norma — 13 Newberry, Regina — 7 Newberry, Sarah — 20, 58, 64 Newberry, Stuart — 10 Nunley, Jimmy — 29, 74 Office Workers — 52 Olinger, Heather — 12 Parker, James — 23, 58 Parker, Todd — 39 Parker, Wendell - 26, 37, 75, 79 Parmenter, Smokey — 8 Parris, Regina — 23, 72, 78 Pauley, Brian — 85 Pauley, Carla 21, 23, 45, 66, 71, 78 Pauley, Julie — 17 Pauley, Kevin — 11 Pauley, Misty — 10 Penley, Becky — 8 Penley, Bridgette — 11 Perkins, Brian — 26 Perkins, Lori — 17, 21, 47 Perkins, Michael — 29 Pettrey, Wendi — 15, 46 Phipps, Diane — 6 Pike, Brenda — 7 Pike, Hope —12 Pike, Jimmy — 8 Powers, Margie — 16 Price, Eddie — 21, 26, 66 Pruett, Harvey — 54 Pruitt, Dawn — 21, 23, 62, 66, 70, 78 Pruitt, Ricky — 39, 74, 76, 93 Pruitt, Sarah — 39 Putman, Andy — 20, 21, 76, 89 Putman, Joe — 11 Putman, Tina — 26 Ramsey, Barbara — 36, 39, 63, 70, 72, 78 Ramsey, Billy — 26 Ramsey, Regina — 26 Reynolds, Katherine — 8 Richardson, Donna — 23, 78, 79 Richardson, Kitten — 29, 59, 67, 75, 77, 79 Richardson, Melissa — 8 Richardson, Molly — 11 Richardson, Teresa 29, 67, 69, 71, 75, 79, 82, 84, 92 Robinett, Jeffrey — 20, 76, 89 Romano, Nathan — 11 Roseberry, Stina — 29, 78, 95 Roseberry, T.J. — 26, 58, 85 Rowe, Diane — 5, 77 Sadler, Sheree — 6 Safety Patrol — 81 Sarver, Lisa — 48 Sarver, Thelma Sue — 21, 23, 66, 71 SCA Council — 70 Schepers, Christina — 10 Schoenthal, Gerhard — 20, 73, 77 Schoenthal, Marshall — 14 Scott, Becky — 10 Scott, Jan — 12 Second Grade — 10 Seniors — 38-39 Senior Directory — 30-32 126 Index Seventh Grade Section A — 16 Seventh Grade Section B — 17 Sexton, Robert — 11, 46 Sheets, Jimmy — 7 Shelor, Mechelle — 12 Shelton, Bruce — 29, 67, 69, 71, 87 Shelton, Carrie — 23, 45, 66, 71, 78 Shelton, Ernie — 21, 23 Shewey, Latrayle — 45, 49 Shewey, Martha — 11 Shewey, Sarah — 8 Shewey, Sheri —14 Simmons, Debbie — 29, 78 Simmons, John — 14 Simmons, Sammy — 16 Simmons, Travis —11 Simms, Amie — 10 Simms, Jennifer — 13 Sink, Brandon — 8 Sink, Leon — 23 Sink, Tresila — 15 Sixth Grade — 15 Smelser, Mike — 33, 39, 63, 75, 76, 93 Smelser, Shane — 13 Smith, Heather — 14 Smith, Lee (Janet) — 23, 72 Smith, Patrick — 14 Smith, Patty — 27, 29, 48, 67, 70, 77, 78, 84, 86, 88, 92 Smith, Sandy — 29, 72 Smith, Sue — 29, 34, 39, 55, 64, 67, 71, 88, 92 Smith, Tommy — 14 Smith, Tonya — 16 Snow Queen and King — 50 Society of Distinguished American High School Students — 56 Sophomores — 24-26 Sparks, Ervin — 26 Sparks, Jimmy — 11 Stafford, Jason — 11 Stafford, Jennifer — 20, 79 Stafford, John — 16 Steffey, Lee — 26, 76 Steffey, Sammy — 13 Steffey, Todd — 20, 58, 73, 76 Stockner, Nancy — 7 Stowers, Angela — 12 Stowers, Anita — 33, 36, 37, 39, 67, 71, 84, 92 Stowers, Cathy — 29 Stowers, Patricia — 13 Strock, Angela — 26, 45, 75, 78, 79, 85 Strock, Donna — 36, 39, 48, 67, 71, 78, 82 Stock, Eric — 21, 23, 58, 66, 76 Strock, Julie — 12 Strock, Karen — 20, 58, 62, 78 Strock, Sarah — 16 Strock, Teri — 29 Strock, Wesley — 9 Strock, Tammy —17 Swanson, Tammy — 17 Talbert, Lisa — 26, 66, 86, 87 Talbert, Melanie — 8, 49 Talbert, Tonya — 10 Tate, Bradley — 9 Tate, Lynn — 26, 66, 69, 77, 94 Taylor, Eric — 26, 64, 69, 75, 85, 91 Taylor, Kary — 9 Taylor, Robert Anthony — 14 Tennis — 88 Third Grade — 11 Thompson, Angie — 21, 26, 42, 45, 66, 71, 94 Thompson, Chad — 15 Thompson, Charlie — 12 Thompson, Crystal — 11 Thompson, Melanie — 10, 44 Thompson, Roger — 4, 40, 47, 55 Thompson, Samantha — 8 Thompson, Sarah — 12 Thompson, Timmy — 21, 23, 58, 66, 76 Thornsberry, Sean — 20 Tibbs, Betty — 29, 78, 79 Tibbs, Crystal — 14 Tibbs, Doris — 7 Tibbs, Stacy — 11 Tickle, April — 9 Tickle, Chris — 26 Tickle, Kelly — 8 Tickle, Mary Lee — 6 Tickle, Samantha — 8 Tickle, Samuel — 8 Tickle, Scott — 13 Tolbert, Billy — 20, 58, 76 Townley, Brian — 29, 58, 79, 89 Townley, Hope — 21, 23, 46, 66, 71, 78, 79 Trail, Jamie — 49 Travis, Marcia — 13 Turner, Chuck — 29, 43, 73, 93 Turner, Elizabeth — 20, 42, 45, 78 Turner, Richard — 27, 29, 75, 76, 79 Turner, Sonny — 7 Turner, Todd — 23 Umbarger, Becky — 28, 29, 63, 67, 71, 92 Umbarger, Denise — 26, 76, 94 Umbarger, Issis — 21, 23, 42, 45, 66, 70, 71, 78, 79, 90 Umbarger, James — 9 Umbarger, Judy — 26 Umbarger, Mike — 13 Umbarger, Sarah — 12 Umbarger, Stafford — 23, 76 Umbarger, Teresa — 21, 72, 78 Umbarger, Terry — 33, 34, 39, 42, 67, 76, 85 Underwood, Barry — 48, 85 VICA - 14 Vineyard, Jeff — 39, 87 Vineyard, Mark — 20 Vineyard, Martin — 20, 58 Vocational — 57 Volleyball — 84 Waddle, Brian — 9 Waddle, Lisa — 29, 58, 59, 72, 78 Waddle, Samantha — 15 Waddle, Robbie — 16, 46 Wade, Ellis — 17 Wade, Ryland — 21, 26, 73 Warden, Debbie — 20, 29, 67, 68, 70, 75, 79, 84, 88 Warden, Holly — 12 Warden, Rusty — 16 Weber, Teri — 6 Wellman, Christina — 11 Wellman, Scott — 17 Wiley, Donna — 12 Wiley, Douglas — 11 Wiley, Misty — 8 Willis, Lisa — 45 Wimmer, Arnie — 28, 29, 67, 70, 75, 79, 93 Wimmer, Sherri — 24, 26, 59, 66, 69, 75, 77, 85, 90, 94 Wine sett, Becky — 15 Winesett, Cheryl — 8 Wolcott, Christopher — 9 Wolfe, Arty — 29, 74, 87 Wolfe, Tracy — 26 Woolwine, Mark — 42, 48, 56 Woolwine, Mike — 7, 84 Wright, Bridget — 54 Wright, Dwayne — 39 Wright, Karen — 26, 66, 79, 84 Wright, Martin — 26, 76, 79 Wright, Pam — 20, 58 Wright, Sharon — 26, 72 Wright, Shelia — 39 Wright, Tony — 7 Wright, Wesley — 39, 75, 76 Yearbook Staff — 68 Index 127 Echoes of Feelings and Accomplishments A single set of footsteps echoed down the corridor bringing the school year of 1983-84 to a close. As the last bus left the school grounds all that remained of the year were echoes — echoes of time to be re- membered only in the hearts and minds of the participants. The stage became silent and the actors had had their final curtain call. In future times each of us will re- call memories of friends, classes, sports, clubs and other activities. The responsibilities we shared pre- pared us for even greater responsi- bilities as we seek to fulfill our dreams, hopes and aspirations. Those who leave Bland Com- bined School take with them echoes of warm feelings, laughter and good times, helpfulness, justice and ac- complishment. We who remain wish you the best that life can give as we strive to improve those princi- ples you gave us and fill the vacan- cies you have left behind. TOP LEFT: For outstanding contribu- tions to the Title I program Mary Lee Tickle and Oma Farmer receive plaques from Assistant Superintendent Ron Pauley. TOP CENTER: District All Team members and Coach of the Year — Patty Smith, Marvin Cantrell, Kaye Cox. TOP RIGHT: The task of dissect- ing frogs is distasteful? Julie Clemons, Tracey Wolfe, Wesley Wright, Tina Putnam, Lynn Banes. BOTTOM CEN- TER: Senior star Geoff Fanning scored over 1,000 points for a career total and was voted Most Valuable Player in the Mountain Empire District. BOTTOM RIGHT: Students display school spirit. S Kr TA 128 Closing