Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

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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.

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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.

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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