It's My Turn in New Dimensions 1985 THE ECHO VOLUME 40 Bland High School Bland, Virginia 24315 Title - 1 Headlines of 1984 A completely new outlook brought with the year 1984 new dimensions, and new begin- nings. Baby Fae won the heart of many during her 21 days of life with a baboon's heart beating inside of her. With this giant step came ques- tions of immorality, guinea pig' experiments, and a new flare for life. Sympathy, faith, and hope were parts played in almost every Ameri- can's life during that period. Geraldine Ferraro made history by being the first woman Vice-Presidential candidate in the U.S. She also faced scrutiny because of her husband's financial past. Death again was in the news. Prime Minis- ter of India, Indira Ghandi, was murdered by two of her own bodyguards, members of the Sikh minority. This was revenge for an attack she ordered on the Sikh's holiest shrine, where terrorists were harbored. Hundreds of thousands of people died throughout 1984 in the African countries. Some ten million people are near starvation, one-third of the population. The country has had little rain since 1982. Ethiopia's commu- nist regime spent $100 million to mark it's tenth anniversary but largely ignored the fam- ine. Domination in most events helped inspire a surge of patriotism and a feeling of pride in the USA, where the Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, CA. Despite a Soviet boycott, it was a TV extravaganza, watched around the world. The U.S. won 174 medals, 84 of them gold. Also, making political history was Jesse Jackson. He was the first serious black Vice- Presidential candidate. He designed his cam- paign to make Black Americans a political force. The month of October marked the day that the first woman walked in space, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan. For 20 years NASA felt that women lacked the needed stamina. Sullivan made the walk in the tiring, weightless environment for three and a half hours while working with another astronaut. Barney Clark, first recipient of the artificial heart, died during the summer. William Shrader was the second recipient, the oper- ation took place in November in Louisville, Ky. 2 — Opening Miss America was in the news more than usual this year. Vanessa Williams, the first blackwoman to receive this beauty award, re- signed in September because of the release and publication of pornographic pictures for which she had posed in previous years. Slowly crumbling, the Statue of Liberty has been undergoing reconstruction. Money do- nated by schools, clubs, and charities have been helpful. Hopefully, Ms. Liberty's torch will be burning stronger than ever. Also making the news were the latest fads. The Cabbage Patch Doll craze, Michael Jack- son, Prince, parachute pants, Gremlins, Ghost busters, pinstripe jeans, and the game of Trivial Pursuit. Contents Title 1 Opening 2 Student Life 3 Individuals 25 Community Life 63 Organizations 65 Academics 81 Athletics 93 Closing 128 J A r° i y AT r X - X f L We.konr «. •+ Furvnsj Farno Many things were held in store: excite- ment, tears, anticipation, depression, anger and fun. Clubs went on field trips, had fund- raisers, threw parties, and entered competi- tion. Friends and acquaintances traveled, dated, attended dances and held slumber par- ties. All of these were parts of a student's life. Student Life Student Life Turning Tradition Into Fun Homecoming as defined by Webster means ‘a return after a prolonged absence', but at Bland High School it is also a time for laugh- ter and a fun-filled week of costumes. The 1985 Homecoming week occurred on January 20-25. Each day was designed to bring happiness to all who participated. The 'days' ranged from ‘Twin Day' to ‘Summer Day' with an interesting variety in between. Along with fun, came tradition. Candidates from each class were elected to vie for the title of Queen or Princess. The day preceding the big event students and faculty voted by TOP RIGHT: Representing 8th grade is Tiffany Bowen and Mike Nelson. CENTER LEFT: Freshmen Roberta Kegley and Ritchie Havens. CENTER: Sophomores Cindy Crabtree and Steven Fanning. CENTER RIGHT: Juniors Angie Thompson and Ben secret ballot to select the Queen and Prin- cesses. On the night of January 25, the win- ners were announced. The new reigning Queen was senior Gretchen Carlson. She was accom- panied by her first runner-up, senior Regina Groseclose, junior Denise Umbarger, sopho- more Angela DeHart, freshman Karen Strock and eighth grade Susan Remines. A customary dance was led by the court and various sounds, alternating jazz and slow rhythms, were provided by Audio Dimensions. As the night ended so did the magic of Home- coming. Dillow. BOTTOM LEFT: Senior class president, Ka- trina Lilly, prepares for Queen Gretchen. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Fred Beamer crowns Queen Gretchen Carlson escorted by John Dillow. A — Homecoming TOP: Dancers move to the beat. Anthony Cox, Becky Melvin, Jimmy Barker, Sherri Wimmer. CENTER - 1985 HOMECOMING COURT: Sophomore — Angela Deheart, Glenn Eaton; Senior — Stina Roseberry, Chuck Turner; Se- nior — Regina Groseciose, David Braithwaite; QUEEN — Gretchen Carlson, John Dillow; Junior — Denise Umbarger, Barry Dillow; 8th Grade — Susan Remines, Ernie Shelton; Freshman — Karen Strock, Arnie Wimmer. BOTTOM LEFT: Bob Hylton, Leanna Mustard, Lyle Muncy, Lana Lindamood, Dawn Dillow, and Leslie Bennet have a friendly chat during the dance. BOTTOM CENTER: Tiffany Bowen, Paul Dillow, Chuck Turner do some fancy steps. Homecoming — 5 Spirit Is Alive in Homecoming '85 ‘Spirit is Alive in Homecoming '85!', was the theme for the 1985 Homecoming. Multi- colored streamers and posters were found in the hall, on lockers, in the gym and in the dressing rooms. Students wondered if the school colors had changed from maroon and gold to pink and purple. To designate and honor cheerleaders and ballplayers, their lock- ers were decked with megaphones and basket- balls bearing their name, team and grade. The week went faster than usual, since TOP LEFT: Junior Varsity Cheerleaders: Tammi Haga and Carla Pauley securely hold the gateway' as the Varsity Rockets prepare to blast onto the court. ABOVE: Katrina Lilly, Regina Groseclose and Becky Umbarger painstakingly add the finishing touches to the Homecoming welcome sign. heavy snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures prompted school closing on Monday-Wednes- day. Thursday was Summer Day, Friday was Spirit Day, with everyone decked out in ma- roon and gold. To make up for the lost time and fun (for the students and teachers), Twin Day and Hats, Shades, Buttons and Stuffed Animal Day were carried over to the next week. The annual pep rally was held just hours before the game — to create laughter and spirit. There were egg and lifesaver relays held between the ballplayers and selected faculty members, and a banana eating contest among Mr. Collins, Mr. Thacker and Mr. Havens. Who was the monkey? A picture says a thousand words. Seniors were at their best being creative and original. Students worked for days on signs to make this their best Homecoming ever, even up till the last minute, finishing touches were still being added. TOP RIGHT: Marci Newberry, Debbie Warden and Arnie Wimmer prepare Homecoming posters while Becky Umbarger picks a winner!' ABOVE: Partici- pants in Summer Day were Aaron Newberry. Dawn Dillow, Lana Lindamood. Elizabeth Turner, Gretch- en Carlson, and Vicki Server. Buckwheat and Alfalfa took a break at BHS. S — Homecoming Week TOP LEFT: Cool-Cat Greever.' CENTER LEFT: Mr. Collins. Mr. Thacker £ Mr Havens. BOTTOM LEFT: Spirit sign. TOP RIGHT: Participants in Hats, Shades, Buttons A Stuffed Animal Day. FRONT ROW: Rim Crabtree, Sonya Carol I, Vicki Saner, Rita Guster, Teresa Richardson A Julie Pauley. BACK ROW: Eric Taylor, Marci Newberry, Debbie Warden, David Braithwaite, Jimmy Brown. Jimmy Barker, Mitch Munsey, Kitten Richardson, Gretchen Carlson, Shawna Carr, Arnie Wimmer, Mike Fan- ning. CENTER RIGHT: Mr. Beamer. Mrs. Guthrie, Mr Thacker. ABOVE: Gretchen Carlson A Shawna Carr as Trivial Pursuit Cards on Twin Day. Homecoming Week — 7 A One and Only Night! Disorder was the main event on December 1, 1984. A lot of anxious, nervous candidates with tattered nerves and shredded fingernails waited for eight o'clock to come around and get them on their way. Earlier in the day, band members and cheerleaders marched in the Wytheville and Bluefield parades to the tune of ‘Deck the Halls'; later that night they were ‘moving’ to popular rock songs; and ‘music to get close by' found couples embraced. The annual Snow Dance was sponsored by the FBLA club. The highlight of the dance was the announcement of the winners of the 1984 Snow King and Queen. The first runners-up were Teresa Richardson and Mike Nelson, 2nd runners-up were Angela DeHart and Steven Mitchell. Lisa Waddle and Timmy Davis were announced the winners. 'Cat' Thomas, D.J. from K-92 radio station of Roanoke played the tunes and some ‘one and only' classics like ‘Get Naked!' The night was filled with high spirits. After the crowning and the pictures were taken, ‘Tonight I Celebrate My Love' led the court into a slow dance. There came sighs of relief from the candidates, competition was finally over. TOP: Snow King and Queen, Timmy Davis and Lisa of the night. BELOW: Snow Court Royalty are: 1st Queen and King, Lisa Waddle and Timmy Davis; Waddle. CENTER: Snow Court leads the first dance runners-up, Teresa Richardson, Mike Nelson; Snow 2nd runners-up, Angela DeHart, Steven Mitchell. 8 — Snow King and Queen 4$ 1T84-85 SNOW COURT Jggi® LEFT: Regins Groseclose and Becky Umbarger. TOP CENTER: Decorations. BELOW: Snow Court: Becky Hanshew, Bodie Miller: Angela DeHart, Steven Mitchell: Teresa Richardson, Mike Nelson: Sandy Smith, Chuck Turner: Karen Strock, Brian Perkins: Sarah Newberry, Robert Lambert: Angie Thompson, Gene Lambert: Pam Wright, Mark Guster, Angela Strock, Eric Taylor: Darcy Groseclose. Gerhard Schoenthal: Lori Perkins, Aaron Newberry: Lisa Waddle, Timmy Davis: Debbie Warden, T.J. Roseberry: Lori Neel, Arnie Wimmer. BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT: Students dancing. Snow Dance — 9 Say Cheese! To find some people in action wasn't a difficult task for our camera. It looked in the gym, 'snap'! It found its way to some classes, snap, snap'! It even went as far as Wytheville on Career Day to catch students learning about the various occupations open to them. No matter where you turned, there was always a little 'black box' with a ‘glittering crystal' on top that seemed to use Morse code with its snaps. Deciphered, it always said, 'S- A-Y CHEESE.' TOP LEFT: Rachel Havens in the Rescue Squad Walk-a-thon with proceeds toward a new ambulance. TOP RIGHT: Roger Thompson and Kaye Mabe in a Bland vs. Rocky Gap faculty basketball game. BOTTOM LEFT: Ritchie Havens, Roger Thompson and Brian Waddle all locked up at the Halloween Carnival. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cindy Blevins, Michael McPeak and Helen Blankenship are engrossed in studies. 10 — Candids TOP LEFT: The ‘unknown pig' was caught playing Defender at the Halloween Carnival. TOP RIGHT: David Braithwaite, Rick Keen and Dennis Keen talk to an advisor about a career field. ABOVE: William Crabtree auctioning Eric Taylor at the Slave Sale held by the Senior Beta Club. MIDDLE LEFT: Angela Dalton and Sarah Thompson display winnings in the PTA ornament fund raiser. MIDDLE: Lana Lindamood and Cathy Stowers catching up with their studies in the library. BOTTOM: Mary Lee Tickle, Charlie Corder, Emory Carl Davis, Oma Farmer and Dian Phipps work on reading skills. Candids — 11 Volunteers and Ghosts Lurked the Halls Volunteer? Are you out of your ever living mind?! There are those individuals who enjoy doing and helping. Whether the remunera- tions were monetary, praise or self-satisfac- tion these persons made a notable contribu- TOP LEFT-FLAG GIRLS: Joanne Matz and Debbie Warden Come rain or shine the flags must go up and down. TOP RIGHT: Mike Wool wine, score keeper, bus driv- er substitute teacher and disc jocky. BOTTOM LEFT: Barbara King, work-study student from WCC. BOTTOM RIGHT: Time out from a busy office schedule for Tracy Kegley—OFFICE WORKER tion to the total school. tune telling gypsy, a nurse for the sickly, and Upon entering Bland High on October 31, even several devils made their presence one seemed to be in a fun house or a modern known, day flick. However, it was only costume day. Ghosties and ghouls lurked about with a for- 12 — Volunteers TOPSECONDARY HALLOWEEN COSTUME ENTRIES: Amanda Baxley, Tammy Davis, Tammy Swanson, Angela Strock, Teresa Richardson, Joanne Mati. Regina Groseclose, Marci Newberry Debbie Warden, Shawna Carr, Gretchen Carlson, Everett Baxley Timmy Thompson, Eric Taylor, Richard Turner, Kenny Froy, Jimmy Brown, Jimmy Barker, Barry Dillow, Arnie Wimmer, Ernie Shelton, Mitch Munsey, Michael Fanning, Bradley Davis. WINNERS—Jimmy Brown and Karin Carlson ABOVE-ELEMENTARY COSTUME WINNERS: Tina Johnson—6A, Sarah Thompson—5, Melanie Thompson—3, Tonya Tolbert—3, Ginny Guthrie— 6B, Rae Romano—K, Holly Pauley—K, Crystal Hall—2, Christy Wellman—4, Bridget Penley—4, Becky Mallory—4, Jacob Scott—K, John Curtis Thompson—K, Nathan Romano—4, Kevin Pauley- 4, Eric Faulkner—6A, Brook Dillow—3, Clint Kegley—6A, Alan Cassell—7, Chris Dillow—6B, Charlie Thompson—5. WINNERS—John Curtis Thompson and Ginny Guthrie CENTER LEFT-ELEMENTARY TEACHERS GET INVOLVED IN HALLOWEEN: Norma Newberry, Connie DeWilde, Jackie Barlow, Kitty Reynolds, Becky Scott, Sue King. CENTER RIGHT—Accounting?!? This cretaure concentrating so deeply is Everett Baxley. BOTTOM-CAFETERIA WORKERS NEVER LOOKED BETTER! Mary Melvin, Sonny Turner, Doris Tibbs. Candids — 13 Debbie Warden Teresa Richardson Katrina Lilly 2nd runner-up MISS BLAND COUNTY 1984 1st runner-up A Turn With the Best Through Fifty Years Fabulous dresses, flashy smiles and frantic nerves described the appearances and feelings of beauty contestants on the night of March 16. Each girl hoped this night would be ‘her turn’ for the coveted crown and title. Highlighting the pageants was the return of former Miss Bland County winners. The first pageant was held in 1934 and 23 of the title holders were present. Gathering clothing from 'other'years, find- ing someone to fit the garment, and modeling them kept the FHA members busy. A magical night allowed many to say 'it’s my turn now', even though only two girls departed wearing the new crowns. 14 — Miss Bland County FORMER MISS BLAND COUNTY WINNERS: Mrs. Molly Pen ley Thompson. 1964: Mrs Joanne Kirby Smelser, 1961, Mrs Jerri Scott Bowen, 1959; Mrs Diana Siftord Evans, 1958; Mrs Martha Penley Umbarger, 1955; Mrs Annette May Burton, 1953; Mrs Jean Dunn Chapman, 1939; Mrs Dot Hamil- ton Gilmore, 1937; Mrs. Helen Penley Hardy, 1934 (1st runner-up). Background features FHA students modeling clothes from 'other years ': Angela Strock, Maria Foglesong Angela DeHart, Rita Gusler. Mrs. Nancy Strauss Metcalf, 1978; Miss Jennifer Ferguson, 1976; Miss Debbie Burton, 1975; Mrs Debbie Anders Breedlove, 1974; Miss Anne Dunn, 1973; Miss Debbie Shockley, 1972; Mrs. Nancy Compton Huskies, 1971; Mrs. Mary Atwell Turner, 1970; Mrs. Joyce Bryant King, 1967. FHA models in background: Donna Strock, Darcy Groseclose, Angela Atwell, Carla Pauley. CENTER LEFT: Jennifer Greever, 2nd runner-up; Melissa Goodman, SENIOR MISS BLAND COUNTY 1984; Tracy Kegley, 1st runner-up. CENTER RIGHT: Tammy Davis—one of the ten finalists in Senior Miss pageant. BOTTOM: Eight finalists for Miss Bland County — Marci Newberry, Katrina Lilly, Teresa Richardson, Becky Umbarger, Debbie Warden. Angie Thompson, Kitten Richardson, Delissa Miller. Miss Bland County — 15 TOP LEFT: Rae Lee Honaker, Sandy Green, Chris Bird. Drama chaperons prowl after bedtime. TOP RIGHT: Mitch Munsey, Jimmy Brown, Terry Martin, Jimmy Barker, David Braithwaite—Bland Highs version of Cool And The Gang? CENTER: Arnie Wimmer, The New MAD MAGA- ZINE'S centerfold—Mr. Bland County. ABOVE: Patty Smith, T.J. Roseberry— they get paid to hold the wall up. BOTTOM LEFT: Charlotte Harris, Mark Hamblin, Betty Munsey, Stafford Umbarger—Mama Munsey shows her mountain climbing skills. BOTTOM RIGHT TOP: Katrina Lilly-Her second childhood. BOTTOM RIGHT BOTTOM: Gary Collins, Barry Oil- low—do these faces tell of last nights' game? 16 — Candids Princesses in Fairyland The tension was high as each princess en- tered the walkway dressed in her very best on October 12, 1984. TODAY'S PRINCESS, TO- MORROWS QUEEN' was the theme for the 1985 Little Miss and Junior Miss Bland Coun- ty, sponsored by the FBLA and Senior Beta Clubs. Each princess, dressed in lace and frills, looked as if she had walked out of the pages of a fairytale into decorations of pink balloons and streamers which transformed the gymna- sium into a fairyland. Much time was spent preparing for the big night to find just the right dress and the perfect hairstyle. Students and advisors were also in constant preparation with lists to make, instructions for the judges, identifica- tion numbers for each little princess and find- ing entertainment to keep the audience atten- tive while they waited for the big decision. Entertainment was provided by members of the sponsoring clubs using a variety of songs and monologues. TOP: 1st runner-up — Wendi Pettrey, JUNIOR MISS BLAND COUNTY - Rebecca Winsett, 2nd runner-up — Heather Smith. CENTER: 1st runner- up - Maya Thrasher, LITTLE MISS BLAND COUN- TY — Samantha Thompson, 2nd runner-up — Faye Wolfe. BOTTOM: Entertainment by Regina Grose- close, Angie Thompson, Becky Melvin, Steve Fogle- song. Arnie Wimmer, and Bob Hylton. Little Miss A Junior Miss — 17 You're on Candid Camera Catch as catch can when you least expect it. Sur- prised expressions showed on faces as the flash dis- charged and actions were documented. TOP LEFT: Diane Rowe fights Tommy Bird during free time in the lounge. Grow up. children! TOP RIGHT: Fred Baker is taking over the Presidency. He feels like he is barking up the right tree. RIGHT: Angela Dehart and Melanie Morehead enjoy a ride on the monorail at Carowinds. BOTTOM LEFT: Donna Alexander shows great pleasure on her trip to Carowinds! BOTTOM RIGHT: Betsy Newberry enjoyed meeting this native on her trip to Hawaii. BOTTOM CENTER: Chris Bowles and Sammy Dent. 18 — Candids A camera lurked the halls seeking to find people doing curious things at curious times. It caught a few people unaware of what was happening, but a few caught the camera in action. The 'victims'showed just a few of the many activities we got involved in and enjoyed. TOP LEFT - CHEERLEADERS - FIRST ROW: Debbie Warden, Sarah Newberry, Kitten Richardson. 2ND ROW: Lana Linda- mood. Shawna Carr, Dawn Dillow. TOP: Angie Thompson. These cheerleaders have worked all year and have perfected their skills superbly All the practices they have endured paid off, and now they share very fond memories. BOTTOM LEFT: Deb- bie Munsey and a friend enjoyed their ride on the airplanes at Carowinds. BELOW: Ben Dillow and Barry Dillow share cousin- ly comradeship. BOTTOM: Halloween was a bliss when these spooks ' showed up in the costume competition. Jimmy Brown, Karin Carlson from secondary and John Thompson, Ginny Guthrie from elementary won the contest. Candids — 19 Tonight I Celebrate My Love The Wytheville Recreation Center became a dazzling wonderland on May 12, 1984. Pink, lavender, and white streamers made the set- ting seem like a fantasy. Corsages, beautiful evening dresses and fancy tuxedos completed the scene. The theme, Tonight I Celebrate My Love,' was illustrated by using purple letters on a white background. A colorful gazebo served as a centerpiece on the dance floor. Two small white bridges flanked one side of the gazebo. A white picket fence surrounded both bridges. The crowd danced to the harmony of A R Productions. Resting and relaxation occurred during the distribution of senior gifts. As the crowd anxiously awaited, the mo- ment of royalty arrived. Steve Cox and Wini- fred Foglesong were crowned the 1984 King and Queen. The romantic mood and exotic evening con- tinued until midnight. When the Cinderellas and princes left the magic ballroom, the 1984 junior-senior prom became memories in the minds of all who attended. TOP RIGHT: Enjoying the magic of the night. TOP CENTER: Theme of the 1984 Prom. BOTTOM LEFT: Relaxation between dances. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dancing through the hours. 20 — Prom TOP LEFT: Queen Winifred Foglesong and King Steve Cox. TOP RIGHT: Awaiting announcement of queen and king. TOP CENTER: Tons of decorations and hours of time created a fantasyland of beauty. BOTTOM LEFT: Swaying to the rhythm of the night sounds. BOTTOM CENTER: Friends relax. BOTTOM RIGHT: Pensive moods prevail. Prom — 21 It's My Turn Being nervous and jittery is as much a part of tradition as the actual crowning. This described the feelings of five girls on October 5, 1984, as they took their places under a cascade of autumn colored streamers. Selection of a candidate kicked off the campaign of two weeks. The girl acquiring the most subscriptions gained the title of MISS ECHO. Each one could have expressed the feeling of ‘It's my turn now,' but Shawna Carr, representing the senior class, earned this honor after selling 130 annuals. Following the procession of candidates and escorts the band and chorus executed two songs each. Other entertain- ers consisted of Roberta Kegley, Teresa Richardson, Lana Lindamood, Julie Pauley, Dawn Dillow, Donna Warden and Lori Perkins. A new dimension to entertainment delighted the audience when 3rd graders Kevin King and Robert Davis manouvered the gyrations of break dancing. Becky Melvin, Tina Putnam, Kitten Richardson, Teresa Richardson and Jimmy Brown gave us a view of the latest fashions in leather, shortened hems and many zippered pants. Dancers and non-dancers enjoyed music provided by Mike 'Wooly' Woolwine. TOP: Joanne Matz and Lisa Waddle add the final touch- es to newly crowned queen Shawna Carr. CENTER LEFT: Accompanist tor the day 's festivities is Mrs. Bet- ty Munsey. CENTER RIGHT: The band per- formed several lively num- bers. BOTTOM: COURT - Chuck Turner, Tracy Kegley — junior and 1st runner- up: Steven Fanning, Cindy Crabtree — sophomore: Jimmy Brown, Queen Shawna Carr — senior: Ritchie Havens, Karen Strock — freshman: Mike Nelson, Tiffany Bowen — 8th. 22 — Miss Echo TOP LEFT: Popular tunes by the choir. TOP RIGHT: Queen Shawna Carr. TOP CENTER: ‘Dance with the dolly with the hole in her stocking' by Julie Pauley, Dawn Dillow, Lana Lindamood, Donna Warden, Lori Perkins. CENTER LEFT: Court members lead 1st dance. CENTER RIGHTS, BOTTOM LEFT: Break dancing with Kevin King and Robert Davis. BOT- TOM CENTER: ‘Edith Anne' (Teresa Richardson) relates her brother Billy's escapades. BOTTOM RIGHT: Songbird Roberta Kegley in 'It 's a Sin To Tell a Lie.' Miss Echo — 23 Bold Is In TOP LETT: Becky Melvin models the leather-look' in polyester and vinyl. Her collar, shoulders, belt and shoes sport the new look of snakeskin. TOP CENTER: The suave sophisticated look of Jimmy Brown is sported in gray parachute pants with two- way zippers — when unzipped show black. Topping the pants are gray pinstriped vest and jacket with gray oxford shirt and maroon tie. TOP RIGHT: Tina Putnam is modeling a polyester top with vinyl mini- skirt complemented by black and silver jewelry. BOTTOM LEFT: Teresa Richardson is wearing a tiered version of the mini-dress. BOTTOM CENTER: A modified look of Robin Hood boot topped with sweater and corduroy jeans is worn by Issis Urn- barger. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kitten Richardson is wear- ing bold stripes with side buttoned top and pants in the new slim length-cropped above the ankles. 24 — Fashions Frilly blouses, new dresses, fancy shirts, free combs and a topsy turvy library marked that all important day — posing for the cam- era. Seniors were ‘shot’ on August 17 — everyone else had to wait until September 7. Faculty members grimaced as they were 'co- erced' into having their picture made. Indi vidua Is Division — 25 Seniors are Everywhere! Seniors are everywhere!” was sufficiently said because members of the Class of '85 have been involved in and done practically every- thing — getting married, taking trips to “ev- erywhere, staying at a friends house, school activities, the gang” get togethers, just “horsing around and loafing at home. It has been a busy year for most, but a time will come when we will look back on all the commotions of the good ole days, relax and with a sigh say, Things ain 't like they used to be! 26 — Senior Candids TOP LEFT: Melissa Goodman Bane follows wedding traditions. TOP CENTER: Richard Turner with pal “Oscar.” TOP RIGHT: Arnie Wimmer with PA “buddy! ABOVE: Helen Hamblin and Tina Fulford at Carowinds. CENTER: Jimmy Brown and Shawna Carr as the darling couple. CENTER LEFT: Lisa Waddle and JoAnne Mate “friends forever. BOTTOM LEFT: Lori Neel. Patty Smith. Teresa Richardson, Dreama Underwood. Marci Newberry, Tania Burcham, Debbie Warden. BOTTOM RIGHT: Katrina Lilly, Arnie Wimmer, Debbie Warden and Jimmy Brown are busy organizing Senior Agenda. Senior Candids — 27 It' Hit a Its Hit htlp varttJ ods! TOP LEFT: A silent David Braithwaitel? TOP RIGHT: Ben Dillow, Jimmy Barker, Jimmy Brown, Richard Turner. Fighting for Our Identity We started out as 'punky' eighth graders, but we preferred the term ‘pre freshmen.' As we fought our way from the showers and out of the opposite sexes’ bathroom, we had to make strategic plans to get from our locker to our classes. We fought for our own identity — we were on our way to the top. The 1981-82 year was filled with bigger and better things; we were eligible to play something besides 8th grade basketball. We could participate in volleyball, baseball, ten- nis, J. V. and varsity basketball, cheerleading, and the clubs. We were taking the responsibil- ity of representing good ole BHS. As sophomores we were used to the 'rou- tine' schedule of four classes, lunch, then two more classes. We laughed as we watched the new eighth graders in a ‘state of confusion,' but at the same time so were we — we had competency tests to ‘deal’ with. Almost at the top, but not quite — Juniors! We ordered class rings, and waited and waited with anticipation for them to come in before Christmas, instead they came in the middle of February. We planned the Junior-Senior Prom, it was beautiful! A regular fund-raiser (field day) was cancelled because of construction on the fairgrounds. The bleachers and excavating were supposed to be completed in May — they were finished in August, right before the fair! Seniors Favorite Things FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS Hardees Burger King McDonalds TEACHERS Mr. Havens Miss Greever Mr. Beamer MAGAZINES Seventeen Teen Madamoiseile Katrina Lilly President MOVIES Footloose Ghost Busters Scarface T V SHOWS Hunter Miami Vice A-Team CANDIES M M's Snickers Reese 's Pieces Jimmy Brown Vice-President NAT. FOOTBALL TEAMS Washington Redskins Miami Dolphins Pittsburgh Steelers SODAS Pepsi Dr. Pepper Mt. Dew SOAP OPERAS Days of Our Lives Santa Barbara Another World Debbie Warden Secretary ROCK GROUPS OR SINGERS Van Halen Ratt ZZ Top COUNTRY GROUPS OR SINGERS Alabama Kenny Rogers Hank Williams Jr. SONGS Round and Round (Ratt) Stuck on You (Lionel Richie) Missing You (John Waitte) Arnie Wimmer Treasurer 28 — Seniors Karen Elizabeth Asbury Karen Melissa Goodman Bane Melissa James Donald Barker “Barker Lola Jean Blevins Lola Tammy Lynn Blevins Tammy David Thomas Braithwaite Slick Jimmy Mack Brown Brown Tania Marie Burcham Tania Gretchen Christine Carlson Gretty Shawna Beth Carr Nonie Lonnie Austin Clemons Lonnie Dreama Gay Cox Bones Gregory Donald Davis Greg John Blair Dillow Onion Ronald Woodrow Dillow Goddie Seniors — 29 Douglas Lee Farlow Doug Tina Sue Fulford “Tina Regina Leigh Groseclose “Gina” Helen Darlene Hamblin “Helen Norma Jean Harden Norma Dennis Matthew Harman “Stumpy Charlotte Sue Harris “Charlotte Jeffrey Dwayne Kincaid Jeff Annette Marie King “Annette Daniel Shelton King Sammy Katrina Dawn Lilly Trina JoAnne Lynn Matz Jo Roland Keith May “Keith Michael Vance Melvin “Mike Delissa Dawn Miller Feedy 30 — Seniors Our Turn at 'Fair’ As for the fair, that was the ‘Kick-off for our SENIOR year. We ‘slaved' in the community building from August 16-18, in the heat, humidity, hamburger grease, and ketchup — running from one place to another, taking orders, then yelling them out to the 'chefs’! Members of the class of '85 have had many accomplishments: four Beauty Queens, Snow Queen, May Queen, two Miss ECHO'S, recipi- ents of sports and academic awards, and various club officers. Debbie Warden and Marci Newberry enjoying birthday cake. Lisa Elaine Morehead Lisa Alton Parker Morehead, III “Packy Clinton Mitchell Munsey Mitch Lori Ann Neel “Lori Marcella Lynn Newberry “Marshmellow James Allen Nunley Nunley Michael Shane Perkins Mike Kathryn Elizabeth Richardson Kitten Teresa Gail Richardson Bush Stina Lee Roseberry Stina Bruce Franklin Shelton, Jr. “Bruce Deborah Leigh Simmons Debbie Seniors — 31 Goodbyes With Success and Pride We experienced a last minute frenzy in trying to boost our grade point average to 88+ whereby we could delete exams. But most of all we anxiously awaited the S-E-N-l-O-R TR I P!!! We became cun- ning, conniving and persistent sales persons to raise the needed ‘dough’. Graduation will be a day remembered by all with happy and tearful memories. We said goodbye to the classmates, friends and teachers whom we've become attached to and learned to love. There were many teary-eyed smiles and sloshy hugs and kisses, and handshakes for the ‘tough' ones. As long time friends said their parting words, we left our alma mater with a feeling of success and pride which gave us motiva- tion to set our goals higher for the rest of our lives. Patricia Michelle Smith Patty Sandra Sue Smith Sandy Sammy Lee Stoots Spare Tire Cathy Lee Stowers Cathy Teresa Ann Strock “Teri Betty Elizabeth Tibbs Snoopy Charles Edward Turner, III Chuck Richard Anthony Turner Rat Rebecca Lynn Umbarger Becky Lisa Lynette Waddle Lisa Debbie Irene Warden Pokey Edgar Arnold Wimmer, Jr. “Arnie William Arthur Wolfe Artie 32 — Seniors TOP LEFT: Ben Billow, Dreama Cox, Shirley Blan- kenship, Gerhard Schoenthal, Cheryl Graham. TOP RIGHT: Karin Carlson models a space-age costume. RIGHT CENTER: Robbie Waddle takes a shot at Shawsville. CENTER LEFT: Dreama Cox works on the computer. CENTER: David Mutter and Wayne Davis. ABOVE: Melissa Bane and Jamie Chewning hard at work. BOTTOM: The Beginning Band par- ticipates in the Wytheville Christmas Parade. -• V Candids — 33 KAREN ELIZABETH ASBURY - Mr and Mrs. Thomas J. Asbury: Junior Bela (910): Senior Beta (11-12); FHA (8 1012); French Club (11-12); Art Club (9-10): Pep Club (10); FHA Junior Degree (8): FHA Chapter Degree (10) MELISSA GOODMAN BANE — Charles Edward Bane. Class Secretary (8-9); FHA Treasurer (8). FHA Reporter (9-10); SCA (8): 4-H (8-10): Drama Club (8-9) FHA (8 10): Volleyball (10) Cheerleader (9-11) JAMES DONALD BARKER - Mr. and Mrs William H Barker. Perfect Attendance Award (11); Class Sergeant- at-arms (10); SCA Sergeant-at-arms (8). VICA (12) LOLA JEAN BLEVINS — Mr and Mrs Claudie Joe Blevins TAMMY LYNN BLEVINS - Mr and Mrs Claudie Joe Blevins; Art Club (10) DAVID THOMAS BRAITHWAITE — Mr and Mrs Jim Lucas Band Secretary (9); VICA Treasurer (12); French Club (10-11); Junior Beta (9-10). Tennis (9). Band (8-10) JIMMY MACK BROWN - Mr. James Ralph Brown. Jr.; Class President (10). Class Vice President (12); FFA (10); Pep Club (10); Art Club (8-10). Drama Club (12); 8th Grade Basketball; J V Basketball (10): Varsity Basketball (11-12); Annual Staff (12) TANIA MARIE BURCHAM - Mr. and Mrs William Bur- cham. Chorus (10 Letter); FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA (9. 12); Pep Club (8-10); Drama Club (9. 12): 4-H Club (8-10) FBLA (12) GRETCHEN CHRISTINE CARLSON - Ms Martha Brack een; English Award (10): OAR Award (12): Homecoming Queen 1985 (12); Band Vice President (9) Band Secre- tary (10); Junior Beta Vice President (10); French Club Secretary (10); Senior Beta President (12); Library Club Vice President (12); Junior Beta (9-10): Senior Beta (11- 12): French Club (9-10); Library Club (12) FBLA (12) Varsity Cheerleader (11): Student Representative to Gift- ed Advisory Council SHAWNA BETH CARR - Mr and Mrs Joseph T Carr; Earth Science Award (8): Geography Award (9). Algebra Award I Award (9). Honor Letter and Bars (9-11): Class Treasurer (8): Class Secretary (9-10); French Club Secre tary (9). Band President (9). French Club President (10). Library Club President (12): Band (8-10. Letter and Bar): French Club (8-10. 12). Junior Beta (9-10) Senior Beta (11-12) Library Club (12) FBLA (12): Pep Club (9-10). Varsity Cheerleader (11-12. Letter and Bar); Snow Queen Runner-up (9) Homecoming Attendant (10): Miss Echo 1985 (12). Junior All-Regional Band (8-9). All Regional Symphonic Band (10) LONNIE AUSTIN CLEMONS - Mr and Mrs John A Clemons FFA Greenhand Award (8). FFA Chapter Farmer Award (9). FFA (8-11). Art Club (12) 8th Grade Basket- ball Baseball (10-11. Letter) DREAMA GAVE COX - Mr and Mrs Benn Cot FFA Greenhand Award (8) FFA Chapter Farmer Award (9) SCA Homeroom Representative (10-11). Library Club (12) Pep Club (9-10). Annual Staff (12) FBLA (10-11). Snow Queen Candidate (10) Senior Directory GREGORY DONALD DAVIS - Mr and Mrs Teddy Davis FFA Greenhand Award (9). FFA Chapter Farmer Award (11) : VICA (11-12); FFA (9-11). 8th grade Basketball. Baseball (10): Tennis (9) JOHN BLAIR DILLOW - Mrs Mildred Dillow; Band (8 10. Letter); 4-H (8): FFA (8-11); Pep Club (8-10). Drama Club (12). 8th grade Basketball; J. V. Basketball (9). Varsi- ty Basketball (10-11. Letter) RONALD WOODROW DILLOW - Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Dillow; FFA (810. 12); Pep Club (10). Drama Club (12); 4-H (8) 8th grade Basketball. J.V Basketball (9): Varsity Basketball (10-11) SHIRLEY BLANKENSHIP DILLOW - Rick Dillow; SCA (12) ; FHA (12); Chorus (12): Library Club (12); Art Club (12) DOUGLAS LEE FARLOW — Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fallow TINA SUE FULFORD — Ms. Ona Louise Fulford; FHA (8- 12) REGINA LEIGH GROSECLOSE - Mr and Mrs Jerry Groseclose; Office Technology I Award (11): Received credit in Business in Typewriting from Wytheville Commu- nity College (10). Who’s Who Among American High School Students; FBLA Vice President (12): Pep Club (8- 10). 4-H Club (8-9); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Senior Beta Club (11-12): Newspaper Staff (9-10. 12) FBLA (9-10. 12); Library Club (12); Annual Staff Business Manager (12); Volleyball (12); May Queen 1982 (9): Homecoming Princess 1985 (12) Snow Court (9) HELEN DARLENE HAMBLIN - Mr Everette Brunk; Per feet Attendance (8-11): FHA Junior Degree (9). FHA Chapter Degree (10): Pep Club (9-10); Library Club (10. 12); FHA (8-12). French Club (12); FBLA (10-12); Junior Beta (9-10): 4-H (8). Chorus (9-11. Letter and Bars); Band (10, Letter) NORMA JEAN HARDEN — Mr and Mrs. Danny M Har- den; FHA (10); Art Club (11); Chorus (9-10. 12) DENNIS MATTHEW HARMAN - Mr and Mrs. Dennis Harman VICA President (12): SCA Sergeant-at-Arms (12); FFA (8-12); FBLA (12). Pep Club (9). VICA (11-12): 8thgrade Basketball. J.V Basketball(9) Varsity Basket ball (10.12 Letter and Bars); Baseball (10-12. Letter and Bars) CHARLOTTE SUE HARRIS — Mr and Mrs. Roy Harris: FHA Junior Degree (8): FHA Chapter Degree (9). FHA State Degree (11); FHA (8-12): Art Club (10-11) PATRICK HARLIN KEEN - Mr A J. Keen JEFFREY DWAYNE KINCAID - Mr and Mrs John W Kincaid FBLA (10-11); FFA (10) VICA (12). Baseball (10) ANNETTE MARIE KING - Mr. and Mrs Danny C King; Chorus (8-12 Letter Pm); Art Club (912); Library Club (9-10): Pep Club (8-10) Volleyball (10) DANIEL SHELTON KING - Mr and Mrs Danny C. King FFA Greenhand Award (9) Art Club (8-12) Science Club (8): FFA (912); FBLA (10). Drama Club (10-12). 4-H Club (12). 8th grade Basketball. Varsity Basketball (11. Letter) KATRINA DAWN LILLY — Mr and Mrs Larry Lane Lilly Sr . Honor Letter and Bars (8-10) Band Bar and Letter (9- 10); Who's Who Among American High School Students (10-12); Library Parliamentarian (10); Squad Leader of Flag Girls (10). Library Club Secretary (11); Class Presi- dent (12): Beta Vice President (12): Annual Co-Editor (12). FHA Secretary Reporter (12); Drama Club (8-10); Library Club (8-11). Girls Athletic Association (8); FHA (8-12); National Honor Society (9-10); Flag Girl (9-10); Beta Club (11-12): French Club (11). Miss Bland County Runner-up (II). Prom Committee (11). Annual Staff (12); Homecoming Committee (12). Volleyball (12). Society of Distinguished American High School Students. Newspa per Staff (12) JOANNE LYNN MAT2 - Mr and Mrs. Joseph Matr. Algebra Award (9). Honor Letter (9). Earth Science Award (10); Honor Bar (10-11); Typewriting Award (11); Society of Distinguished American High School Students (11-12): Who's Who Among American High School Students (11- 12); Class Reporter (9); Junior Beta President (10). Dra- ma Club President (11); Library Club Reporter (11-12); Chorus Reporter (12). Junior Beta (9-10). Art Club (8- 12); French Club (9-10); Drama Club (10-12); Pep Club (9). Hilltop News Staff (9-12) FBLA (11-12); Library Club (9. 11-12): Senior Beta (11-12); Annual Staff (12). Chorus (12); Volleyball (12). Miss Echo 1984 (11); Prom Committee (11) ROLAND KEITH MAY — Mr and Mrs Kenneth G. May; Industrial Arts (8-9); Art Club (10); FFA (10-11): VICA (12); Football (Glenvar 8-9) MICHAEL VANCE MELVIN - Mr and Mrs. Roy Vance Melvin; FFA (8-11). Wythe County Vocational School DELISA DAWN MILLER - Mr and Mrs James H. Miller. Jr: FFA Greenhand Degree (8). FFA Chapter Farmer De- gree (9), SCA Sergeant-at-Arms (10); SCA Secretary (11). VICA Vice-President (12); SCA (10-11); FFA (8-9): Junior Beta Club (9-10). Pep Club (9-10); French Club (10); J V Basketball (9-10): J.V. Cheerleading Captain (10) Varsity Cheerleading (11): Junior Miss Bland County (7); Sweet heart Candidate (8) Homecoming Committee (12); Snow Queen Runner-up (10) ALTON PARKER MOREHEAD - Mr and Mrs A. P More- head. FFA Greenhand Award (8). FFA Chapter Farmer Award (9); Art Club (10): FFA (8-11) LISA ELAINE MOREHEAD - Mr and Mrs Rodney More head. Shorthand Award (11); Art Club (12) CLINTON MITCHELL MUNSEY - Mr and Mrs. J. P Munsey; FFA Greenhand Award (8) FFA Chapter Farmer Award (9). Tractor Operations Award (10-11) Crop Profi- ciency Award (10-11); Beef Proficiency Award (10). Per feet Attendance (K-12); 4-H Safety Award (12); 4-H Re creation Award (12). 4-H Sheep Award (12); 4-H Petrole urn Power Award (12); Bland County 4-H King (12). FFA Federation Vice President (11); FFA Treasurer (12). 4-H (4-12) FFA (8-12) Junior Beta Club (910). Pep Club (9 10). 8th grade Basketball State FFA Delegate (11). State FFA Livestock Judging (911) State 4-H Congress Dele- gate (11) 34 — Sr Directory LORI ANN NEEL — Mr. and Mrs Vernon Neel; Who 's Who Among American High School Students (11-12); National Honor Society (11-12); General Science Award (8); Art Award (10), Algebra I Award (9); General Business Award (9); Earth Science Award (9); English Award (10); Geome- try Award (10); Algebra II Award (11); Chemistry Award (11) ; French I Award (11); History Award (11); United States Achievement Academy for Science (9); United States National Art Award (10); National Merit Associ ation (10); International Foreign Language Award (11); Honor Letter (9); Honor Bar (10-11); FHA Junior Degree (9) ; FHA Chapter Degree (10); Perfect Attendance (10- 11) ; Class Vice President (9-10); Junior Beta Vice Presi- dent (10); SCA Homeroom Representative (10); French Club President (12); FHA Secretary (12); 4-H Treasurer (10) ; French Club (11-12); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Se- nior Beta Club (11-12); FHA (9-12); Pep Club (8-10); SCA (10); Art Club (10, 12); Varsity Cheerleader (11. Letter); Snow Court (11-12) MARCELLA LYNN NEWBERRY - Mr and Mrs. Robert E. Newberry; SCA Secretary (11); Library Club Secretary (12) ; Junior Beta Club (9-10); Art Club (9-12); Science Club (9); Pep Club (9-10); FBLA (10, 12); Drama Club (10-12); Senior Beta Club (11-12); Library Club (11-12); 4-H Club (8-12); SCA (11-12); French Club (11); Sweet- heart Candidate (10); Newspaper Staff (12), Annual Staff (12); Prom Committee (11); 4-H Leadership Award (10) JAMES ALLEN NUNLEY — Mr and Mrs. Harry Nunley; FFA Treasurer (10). FFA (8-12); FBLA (12); Dramatics (12); 4-H Club (12); Baseball (10-PHS); Wythe County Vocational School (10-11) MICHAEL SHANE PERKINS - Mr and Mrs. Curby Per- kins; FFA (8-10, 12); VICA (12) KATHRYN ELIZABETH RICHARDSON - Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Scott; Drama II Award (11); Library Club Treasurer (11); FHA Reporter (12); FHA (8-12); Pep Club (8-10); Junior Beta Club (9-10); French Club (10-11); Drama Club (10-11); Senior Beta Club (11-12); Library Club (11); J. V Cheerleader (10); Varsity Cheerleader (12); Snow Court (11); Prom Committee (11) TERESA GAIL RICHARDSON - Ms. Sue D. Richardson and Mr. Daniel M. Richardson; Academic All American, Who’s Who Among American High School. Miss Bland County 1984 (11); 4-H Awards in Health. Conservation, and Public Speaking; Art Club Reporter (9); 4-H Vice President (9. 12); Library Club Vice President (11); 4-H County Council Treasurer (11); FBLA Reporter (11); Homecoming Committee (12); FHA (8-12); Library Club (8-12); Pep Club (8-10); 4-H Club (8-12); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Senior Beta Club (11-12). Newspaper Staff (9-12); FBLA (9-12); French Club (10); Drama (10-12); Art Club (9-12); Science Club (9); J. V. Basketball (8-10); J.V. Cheerleader (10); Varsity Basketball (11-12); Varsity Basketball (11-12); Tennis (10-12); Volleyball (9-12); Var- sity Letters and Bars (10-12); Snow Court (11); Snow Queen Runner-up (12); State Dramatics Competition 1983; State 4-H Public Speaking Winner (11); FHA Junior Degree (8); FHA Chapter Degree (9); FHA State Degree (10) ; State 4-H Congress Delegate (10-12); U.S. Cheer- leader Achievement Award STINA LEE ROSEBERRY — Mr. and Mrs. Tom Roseberry; Senior Miss Bland County 1981 (9); FHA Secretary (9); FHA Recreation Leader (11); FHA Second Vice President (11) ; FHA President (12); VICA Secretary (12); FHA (8- 12) ; Pep Club (9); VICA (12); J.V Cheerleader (9-10); Varsity Cheerleader (11); Homecoming Court (10, 12); Snow Court (10) BRUCE FRANKLIN SHELTON, JR. - Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shelton. Sr; Perfect Attendance (9-11); Business Math Qward (11); Who's Who Among American High School (12); USAA National Science Merit Award (11); Science Club Vice President (9). Newspaper Staff (9-11); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Senior Beta Club (11-12); Science Club (9) ; FBLA (10-12); Drama Club (10); French Club (12); Baseball (11. Letter) DEBORAH LEIGH SIMMONS - Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Simmons; FHA (8-10); FBLA (9); Art Club (9); 4-H Club (8-9); Drama Club (9) PATRICIA MICHELLE SMITH - Mr. and Mrs. Hassell N Smith; General Business Award (9), Algebra I Award (9); Biology Award (11); International Foreign Language Award (11); United States Achievement Academy Award (11) ; Academic All American (11); Society of Distin- guished American High School Students (11-12); SCA Sergeant-at-Arms (8); SCA Reporter (9); SCA Treasurer (10) ; Class Vice President (11); SCA Vice President (11); French Club Treasurer SCA President (12); Senior Beta Secretary (12); FHA Treasurer (12); SCA (8-12); Junior Beta Club (9-10); FHA (9-12). Senior Beta (11-12); French Club (11-12); J.V. Basketball (8); Varsity Basket- ball (9-12, Letter and Bars); All District Team (11-12); Tennis (9-12); Volleyball (9-12), All District Team (11-12); Honor Letter and Bar (9-10); Who ’s Who Among American High School Students (11-12); Snow Queen (9); Home- coming Court (8.11); Perfect Attendance (8-11); Basket- ball Scorekeeper (11-12); FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA Chapter Degree (10) SANDRA SUE SMITH - Charles R. Talbert; Chorus Vice- President (11); FHA (12); Chorus (11, Pin) SAMMY LEE STOOTS - Mrs. Rita Harden; FFA Sentinel (12) ; FFA (8-12); 8th grade Football (Rural Retreat) CATHY LEE STOWERS - Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lee Stowers TERESA ANN STROCK - Mr and Mrs W. D. Strock; Class Representative (9-10); FBLA President (10); 4-H Vice President (11); Spanish Club (9-10); Student Council (9-10); Science Club (9); Annual Staff (10); FBLA (10); Library Club (10.12); 4-H Club (11-12); Drama Club (11); Senior Beta Club (12) BETTY ELIZABETH TIBBS - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tibbs; FHA (8, 10-12); Art Club (10-11); Pep Club (10); Chorus (9, 11) CHARLES EDWARD TURNER III - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner; Band Vice-President (10); Band President (11- 12); French Club (9); Band (8-12); J.V. Basketball (10); Varsity Basketball (11) RICHARD ANTHONY TURNER - Ms. Patricia Turner; FFA Sergeant-at-Arms (9); Art Treasurer (11); Drama President (11-12); 8th grade Basketball, Most important Player Award (8); J.V. Basketball (9); Most Improved Player (9); Varsity Basketball (10-12) REBECCA LYNN UMBARGER - Mrs. Linda Fouse and Mr. Wayne R. Umbarger; Geometry Award (10); Office Technology I Award (11); Who's Who Among American High School Students; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Class President (8). Class Treasur- er (9-11); FBLA President (12); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Senior Beta Club (11-12); FBLA (9-12); SCA Homeroom Representative (10); 4-H Club (8-10); Library Club (10. 12); Art Club (8-10); Pep Club (8-10); French Club (10); Newspaper Staff (12); Annual Staff Business Manager (12); J.V Basketball (8-10); Varsity Basketball (11-12), Letter and Bar); Volleyball (9,12); Prom Committee (11); Homecoming Court (8); Sweetheart Court (9); Snow Court LISA LYNETTE WADDLE - Mr. and Mrs. James Waddle. Who’s Who Among American High School Students (12); 1984-85 Snow Queen (12); 4-H Chaplain (11-12); Chorus President (12); Pep Club (9-10); Science Club (9); Art Club (8-10); Junior Beta (9-10), Newspaper Staff (10); FBLA (10, 12); FHA (10-12); French Club (10. 11) DEBBIE IRENE WARDEN - Ms. Jennifer Warden; DAR Good Citizenship Award (11); Algebra I Award (10); Per- fect Attendance (10-11); Honor Letter (10); IFLA (11); Society of Distinguished American High School Students (11-12); Virginia Chapter 4-H All-Stars (11); Bland County 4-H Queen (12); 4-H Awards in Achievement. Food and Nutrition, Consumer Education, Leadership, Poultry, Conservation. Health, and Home Management. USNJA Award (12); USCAA Award (12); Miss Bland County Run- ner-up (11); 4-H Reporter (8-11); 4-H County Council President (10); Junior Beta Treasurer (10); Library Club President (11); French Club Secretary (11). Senior Beta Secretary (12); Annual Staff Editor (12); 4-H President (12); Class Secretary (12); Library Club Treasurer (12); Vice President of Bland County All-Stars (12); Pep Club (8-9); Drama (10.12); FBLA (9-10); French Club (11); Art Club (8-12); Library Club (8-12); Science Club (9); 4-H Club (8-12); 4-H County Council (10-12); SCA (11-12); Newspaper Staff (9-12); Volleyball (9-12. Letter). Tennis (9-12, Letter and Bar); Varsity Cheerleader (12); Flag Girl (11-12); Snow Court (10-11). Homecoming Court (10- 11) ; Prom Committee (11); 4-H Fontane Delegate (11): State 4-H Congress Delegate (9-12) EDGAR ARNOLD WIMMER, JR. - Mr. and Mrs. Edgar A. Wimmer. Sr.; Science Award (10); 4-H Leadership Award (9); FFA Sheep Proficiency Award (9-10); Perfect Atten- dance (8-12); FFA Chapter Farmer Degree (9); FFA Soil and Water Management Award (10); Art I Award (11); Mr. Bland County (10); Class Vice President (8); 4-H Presi- dent (8); Art Club Vice President (11); Class President (11); Class Treasurer (12); FFA Reporter (10); FFA Trea- surer (11); FFA President (12); SCA Reporter (11); SCA Sergeant-at-Arms (9); Pep Club (8-10). SCA (9-10); Junior Beta (9-10); Senior Beta (11-12); Drama Club (10-12); Art Club (10-12); FFA (8-12); 4-H (8-12); 8th grade Basketball; J.V. Basketball (9-10); Varsity Basketball (11- 12) ; Delegate at State FFA Convention (10); Livestock Judging at FFA Convention (10-12); Snow King Candidate (8-10. 12); FFA Forestry Judging Team WILLIAM ARTHUR WOLFE. JR. - Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wolfe, Sr.; FFA Green hand Award (8); FFA Chapter Farmer Award (9); Field Day Award (10); Physical Education Award (10); FFA (8-10); VICA (11-12); J. V. Basketball (10) Sr. Directory — 35 “Almost Seniors Off and Running Bang! and the juniors were off and running. They wasted no time in adding to the profits in their till. They watched a small bank ac- count begin to grow when they sold kitchen calendars and drinking mugs. While hunters went to the mountains and wooded areas, seeking those 'horned' creatures, juniors sought a different ‘kill’ by holding a bake sale on the first day of deer season. Those ‘almost seniors’ found many areas where they could take their 'turn'. It was their turn to plot and secretly plan for the big spring event—THE PROM, their turn to select the Prom king and queen from the senior class, their turn to struggle over the intrica- cies of PSAT's in the fall and SAT's in the JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: T. J. Roseberry, president: Ben Dillow, vice-president: Tracy Kegley, secretary-treasurer. spring, and their turn to move up to varsity basketball teams. The only area they had prob- lems finding their 'turn'seemed to be unlimit- ed use of the family car. There were new dimensions for the juniors Class sponsors were Mrs. Kay Mabe and Mrs. Jessie Kegley. also. Not only was it their turn to order class rings but they were allowed to do so in the fall. On December 5, 1984, those 'almost se- niors'strutted about wearing huge smiles and carefully protecting a certain finger. Everett Baxley Kim Boardwine Karin Carlson Jeff Cox Pam Davis Timmy davis Joe DeWilde Barry Dillow Donna Alexander Marcie Asbury Paula Austin 36 — Juniors Ben Dillow Roger Etter Ricky Faulkner Steven Foglesong Kenny Froy Rita Gusler Becky Hanshew Jimmy Harden Dennis Keen Tracy Kegley Billy King Gene Lambert Sammy Lambert Becky Melvin Teresa Miller Melanie Morehead Gary Mustard Jeri Lyn Mustard LeAnna Mustard Terry Mustard Wendell Parker Brian Perkins Eddie Price Tina Putnam 37 — Juniors Billy Ramsey Regina Ramsey T. J. Roseberry Angela Strock Lynn Tate Eric Taylor Angie Thompson Chris Tickle Lisa Tolbert Judy Umbarger Denise Umbargei Ryland Wade Sherri Wimmer Karen Wright Martin Wright Sharon Wright 'Scrambled or fried?' Lynn Tate 'Ain't I purty?' Roger Etter and Wendell Parker 38 — Juniors SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Cindy Crabtree, President: Bob Hylton, Vice-President: Leon Sink, Secretary-Treasurer. Sponsors were Mr. Fred Beamer and Mrs. Barbara Guthrie. 1984 SNOW QUEEN Issis Umbarger rides in Wytheville Christmas parade. Changed Methods to Raise Money What's so great about being a sopho- more?—getting a driver's license and having a turn with the family car. After bouts of selling light bulbs, raffling valentine candy and other fund-raisers, sopho- mores decided to try a new method of adding money to their bank account. They set class dues and an activity fee of $20, an approxi- mate amount per student by the previous methods. Angie Blevins Phillip Bogle Laura Britton Daniel Conley Keith Conley Anthony Cox Cindy Crabtree David Dalton Glen Davis Lisa Davis Angela DeHart Jeff Dodson Sophomore — 39 Amy Drummond Glenn Eaton Stephen Fanning Gene French Lisa Gravley Tammi Haga Bob Hylton Samantha Hylton Sarah Karpinski Denise King Idette King Rusty King Terry Martin Allen Massey Bodie Miller Steven Mitchell Bobby Morehead Laura Morehead Mike Morehead Lamoore Muncy Lyle Muncy Tammy Mustard David Mutter Lori Nelson 40 — Sophomore Carta Pauley trying to be cool? Ernie Shelton and Jon Melvin giving Kathy Melvin a hard time. James Parker Regina Parris Carla Pauley Dawn Pruitt Donna Richardson Thelma Sue Sarver Carrie Shelton Ernie Shelton Leon Sink Eric Strock Timmy Thompson Hope Townley Todd Turner Issis Umbarger Stafford Umbarger Tracy Wolfe Sophomore — 41 Ritchie Havens, President; Roberta Kegley, Vice-president; Karen Strock, Secretary; Lana Lindamood, Treasurer; Robert Lambert, Reporter. Sponsors were Ms. Mary Greever and Mr. Tommy Bird. Firmly Set The label ‘punky eighth grader' was behind them and they were firmly ensconced in the high school routine. Being active in clubs and with nine of the class members on the basketball and cheer- leading squads kept ninth graders busy. Guided by Miss Mary Greever and Mr. Tom- my Bird, the class of 1988 moved swiftly through the Freshman year. Freshmen set class dues at ten dollars and decided to sell raffle tickets on a gift certifi- cate (worth forty dollars) to the Record Mart. They aso donated food to be sold at a concession during a ballgame. in Routine In Memory Todd Lee Steffey Todd Steffey, easily recognized by his red hair, was a friend to his classmates and teach- ers. He was a member of the band for three years and played eighth grade basketball. He was born March 27, 1970. On May 12, 1984, Todd was in an automobile accident which resulted in his death. Angela Atwell Wendy Binns Tom Brewster Billy Burton Jamie Chewning Bradley Davis Freda Davis Wayne Davis 42 — Freshmen Tony Dent Brad Dillow Dawn Dillow Pam Dillow Ronnie Fields Maria Foglesong Kevin Fore Vickie French Darcy Groseclose Mark Gusler Bobby Hale Mark Hamblin Ritchie Havens Rusty Havens Mike Hounshell Roberta Kegley Ronnie King Shannon King Larry Lafferty Deana Lakey Robert Lambert Scott Lambert Lana Lindamood Jon Melvin Freshmen — 43 Janet Mill irons Sarah Newberry Andy Putman Jeff Robinette Gerhard Schoenthal Tammy Spivey Jennifer Stafford Karen Strock Curtis Taylor Billy Tolbert Brian Townley Elizabeth Turner Mary Vineyard Martin Vineyard Donna Warden Pam Wright 44 — Freshmen Chip Bird, President; Aaron Newberry, Vice-President; Kim Crabtree, Secre- tary-Treasurer; Robbie Waddle, Report- er. Sponsors were Mrs. Chris Bird and Mr. Gary Collins. Taking Taking a turn at high school brought new dimensions to students entering the eighth grade. Instead of having one teacher in a self- contained classroom, they moved from one classroom to another for a total of six teach- ers. There were the standard classes every a Turn at High eighth grader had to take (English, math, sci- ence, and physical education) but this year there were more options open to them. They had choices of band, geography, agriculture, home economics,, French, history, and Intro- duction to Business. Mrs. Christine Bird and School Mr. Gary Collins guided these prefreshmen through their first high school year. They were starting at the bottom with a bank account at 0. To raise that level they set class dues and held a concession at a ballgame. Amanda Baxley Chip Bird Eighth enjoys dance Gary Blankenship Jimmy Blevins Junior Blevins Tiffany Bowen Joyce Bruce Sonya Carroll Sonya Chewning Kevin Cox Eighth Grade — 45 Kim Crabtree Tammy Davis Duane DeHart Randy Dillow Brian Duncan Leslie Duncan Michael Fanning Barry Fulford Cheryl Graham Charmin Gravely Jennifer Greever Beau Guthrie Lorin Hanshew Todd Harden Kathy Kidd Mike Lafferty Glen Lafferty Terry Lang Shannon McGrady Sandy Mitchell Dayton Morehead Todd Morehead Heath Muncy Mike Nelson 46 — Eighth Grade Patricia Nelson Shawn Nelson Aaron Newberry Evelyn Pauley Julie Pauley Lori Perkins Susan Remines Charlotte Robinette Steven Sage Vicki Server Sammy Simmons Tonya Smith Richard Spivey John Stafford Sarah Strock Tammy Swanson Samantha Tickle Robbie Waddle Ellis Wade Rusty Warden Eighth Grade — 47 Jamie Asbury Julie Baxley Doug Boardwine Mrs. Margie Powers B.A.—Marshall U. Alan Cassell Chad Chandler Mary Ruth Echols Brian Fore William Frazier Jim Graham Amy Haga Brian Hall Rachel Havens Dusty King Eugene King Donna Lambert Tonya Looney Jerome Meadows John Mustard Henry Nash Allan Newberry April Newberry Wendi Pettrey Tresila Sink Chad Thompson Randy Townley Samantha Waddle Becky Winesett CLASS OFFICERS: Amy Haga, president: Tresila Sink, vice- president: Rachel Havens, treasurer: Dusty King, secretary: Donna Lambert, reporter. 48 — Jth Graders Tops in Elementary The seventh graders were 'tops in elemen- tary'. They spent their last year in the elemen- tary halls feeling excitement and wonder- excited about their new roles and responsibil- ities of safety patrols, wondering about what it will be like to start into high school and how it will feel to be a ‘punky 8th grader'. The sixth and seventh grade bands sold cheese and sausage to buy a musical instru- ment-tuner, and safety patrols went to Lake- side. Seventh grade band members joined the high school band in parades by carrying the banner. T0P-6TH GRADE BAND-FRONT ROW: Ginny Guthrie, David Strock, Miracle Mitchum, Robbie Brown, Heather Smith. BACK ROW: Rita Hamblin, Rusty Bird, Gary Lintecum, Marshall Schoenthal, Chris Dillow. CENTER-7TH GRADE BAND-FRONT ROW: Dusty King, Samantha Waddle, Tonya Looney, Donna Lambert. BACK ROW: Chad Thompson, John Mustard, Alan Cassell, Brian Fore. BOTTOM LEFT-SAFETY PATROL-FRONT ROW: Wendi Pettrey, Samantha Waddle, John Mustard, Alan Newberry 2ND ROW: Jerome Meadows, Tresila Sink, Dusty King, Becky Winesett, Doug Boardwine, Chad Chandler. 3RD ROW: Tonya Looney Donna Lambert, Jimmy Graham, Brian Fore, Brian Hall. 4TH ROW: Amy Haga, Rachel Havens, Mary Echols, Alan Cassell, Julie Baxley BACK ROW: Randy Towntey Eugene King, Chad Thompson, William Frazier, Jamie Asbury. BOTTOM RIGHT-SAFETY PATROL OFFICERS: Alan Newberry captain; Samantha Waddle, co- captain; Wendi Pettrey secretary; John Mustard, treasurer; Mrs. Margie Powers, sponsor. Safety Patrol Band — 49 Joint Efforts of Two Classes Mrs. Barlow got left back. She's still in the same room as last year. RIGHT: Gym time combines the classes lor last- paced action in this basketball relay. For the third straight year this class has had to share two classrooms. Too many stu- dents and not enough desks in one room sent half of the class to Mrs. Jackie Barlow and the other half to Mrs. Jeanette Bernard. They share lunch and PE. times together. Early in the year they lost one member, Gary Lin tecum, because of a family move, but gained another, Tom Hall. Members of the class participated in little league basketball, softball, ballet classes, cub scouts, and 4-H. For the SCA Christmas program and PTA they joined forces to sing several holiday songs. Each class presented plays (A Christ- mas Tale International Incident) to elemen- tary groups. SIXTH A Rusty Bird Pam Chewning Eric Faulkner Mrs. Jackie Barlow — B.A. - VPI Tina Johnston Clint Kegley Alison King David King Travis Munsey Marshall Schoenthal Sherri Shewey John Simmons Heather Smith Patrick Smith David Strock Allen Taylor Crystal Tibbs so - 6A SIXTH B Mrs. Jeanette Bernard B.S. — Radford University Robby Brown Tina Brown David Chandler Randy Clemons Timmy Clemons Brent Davis Kevin Dent Chris Dillow Virginia Guthrie Rita Hamblin Amanda Harden Teresa Lester Gary Lintecum Barbara Meadows Miracle Mitchum Patty Mutter Lots of activity, free time and tun could be the goal of most sixth graders. ABOVE: Brent Davis is in- volved in a basketball dribbling relay. LEFT: Bar- bara Meadows and Miracle Mitchem in the presen- tation of a CHRISTMAS TALE. 6B - 51 Angela Armstrong Tommy Bell Becky Bird Mrs. Norma Newberry B.S.-Radford U. Cindy Blevins Bobby Boardwine Heather Burton Angela Dalton Jeana Dalton Robert Davis Ginger Dillow Michael Dillow Toby Dotson Jimmy Duncan Kandi Farley Tanya Ferguson Cheryl Hall Jason Hall Tina Hounshell Angela Kent Gwen McGrady Rusty Meadows Hope Pike Mechele Shelor Angela Stowers Julie Strock Colby Taylor Robbie Taylor Charlie Thompson Sarah Thompson Sarah Umbarger Holly Warden Donna Wiley Michelle Wright Working together makes the parachute 'balloon.' 52 — Fifth Grade Being Competitive and Informed Indian culture studies were realistically en- acted through the competitive designs of Indi- an villages. Winners were—Angela Dalton, 1st; Julie Strock, 2nd; Sarah Thompson, 3rd. Holidays prompted 5th grade imaginations to prepare costumes. ‘Tis the season to think of others' was what they comprehended at Christmas. They interviewed grandparents and made Christmas cards for nursing homes. Fourth graders prospered from the well- informed delivery of guest speakers throughut the year. Mr. Carl Newberry intensified the study of Indians as he displayed his exotic collection of Indian tributes. PJ. Shaffer, a youth worker on the police force, spoke to them about safety—'Take a second look.' The fine arts were enhanced by the creative leadership of Mrs. Sue Ellison and Janet Scott. Chris Bowles Sheree Burton Patricia Corder Mrs. Jan Scott teaches song to attentive fourth graders. Mrs. Janet Scott B.S.—Radford U. Rachel Davis Sammy Dent Mary Margaret Gibson Stephanie Goins Tracy Hall Pamela Harden Rebecca Mallory Matthew Newberry Kevin Pauley Bridgette Penley Joseph Putnam Molly Richardson Nathan Romano Robert Sexton Kathleen Shewey Travis Simmons Jason Stafford Stacy Tibbs Crystal Thompson Christine Wellman Douglas Wiley Fourth Grade — 53 Jeremy Blankenship Allen Brown Becky Brunk Mrs. Rebecca W. Scot1 B.A.—King College M.A.-Radford U. Charlie Burton Billy Davis Brook Dillow Justin Eaton Bradley Gordon Mark Graham Crystal Hall Shannon Havens Bobbi Hobbs Bradley Hoosier David Lambert Joanie Lambert Mark Lucas Bryan Meade PJ. Meadows Eric Miller Jayson Mitchem Robbie Morehead Wesley Strock Bradley Tate Kary Taylor April Tickle James Umbarger Brian Waddle Christopher Wolcott BOTTOM LEFT: Afternoon reading group with Mrs. Scott. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. PJ. Shaffer shows film on traffic safety and speaks to second graders about prejudice. 54 — Second Grade Mrs. Sue King 8.S.—Radford U. Detria Agee Beth Bridges Eric Brooks Angela Carter James Conley Emory Carl Davis Robert Davis Kristie Dillow Tawny Dillow Aaron Faulkner Heidi Guthrie Stacey Kidd Crystal King Kevin King Jennie Lambert Cindy McGrady Angel Mitchem Chad Morehead Chester Neal Sandra Nelson Stuart Newberry Misty Pauley Christina Schepers Amie Simms Jimmy Sparks Tonya Talbert Melanie Thompson Eric Tiller Warm-up drills during PE. time condition these third grade students for their active lives. Third Grade — 55 Matthew Brunk Charles Corder Aaron Hall Mrs. June Miller B.A— King College Katie Kidd Brian Lambert Jody lambert Michael Muncy Michael R. Munsey Rachel 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 PRESCHOOL Casey Dotson Todd Farley Thomas Hull Kellen Shewey Mrs. Teresa Wood B.S.—Bluefield State First Graders run in place 56 — 1st S Preschool Mrs. Katherine Reynolds— B.A.—Radford U., M.A.-V.PI. Amanda Blankenship William Blankenship Amanda Brown Jeffrey Brunk Mary Jane Chewning Amber Davis Benjamin Davis Marie Dotson Jamie Dunn Jason Hancock Casey Johnston Michael Paul McPeak Kelly Meadows Jon Michael Newberry Holly Pauley Casie Pruitt Rae Romano John Schepers Jacob Scott John Curtis Thompson John K. Thompson Kindergarteners tone up during Physical Education. Kindergarten — 57 Mrs. Violet Bird- First, Second, Seventh Grade Aide Office Aide Mrs. Helen Blankenship- Special Education Aide Transportation Aide Mrs. Joyce Cassell- Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade Aide Office Aide Mrs. Beth Cochran— LD Resource Teacher B.S.-UNC Mrs. Susan DeHart- Special Education B.S.—Radford U. Mrs. Connie DeWilde— Kindergarten, Sixth Grade Aide Mrs. Sue Ellison- Elementary Music Resource Teacher Mrs. Oma Farmer- Chapter I Reading Aide Mrs. Dian Phipps— Chapter I Reading B.S.—Radford U„ M.A.-Ball State U Mrs. Robin Repass— Pre-school Aide Mrs. Terri Robinson— Speech-Language Pathologist B.S.—Radford U. Mrs. Nancy Stockner— Media Assistant Mrs. Mary Lee Tickle- Chapter I Reading Aide Mrs. Phyllis Umbarger— Special Education Aide Miss Susan Wehrle— Elementary LD Self-Contained B.S.—The Ohio State U. 58 — Personnel Added Changed Dimensions Custodians had an added dimension to their daily tasks—supervising student work- ers. Discipline created a host of ‘volunteer’ workers. Students were given a choice of days at home or helping with cleaning chores after school. A new dimension was created in the cafete- ria by the addition of a lunchroom supervisor, Mrs. Sue Harner. Her responsibilities included bookkeeping and other records, relieving the burden on the office secretary. The death of bus driver Tony Wright, Holly- brook driver for 8 years, was a loss to the system. Replacing Tony was Doug Sarver. Aides traveled room to room giving teach- ers a break, performing necessary tasks, sell- ing candy or collecting lunch money. New to the system were Phyllis Umbarger and Robin Repass. Another new dimension, provided by the PTA, was the classroom music. Taught by Mrs. Sue Ellison, students received 30 minutes of instruction per week. TOP LEFT: Mr. Sonny Turner, Custodian ABOVE LEFT-BUS DRIVERS: KNEELING-Doug Sarver, Sam Tolbert, Mike Sarver. STANDING— Harold Bivens, Regina Newberry, Brenda Pike, Brenda Penley, Margaret Miller, Mike Woolwine. ABOVE RIGHT: Mrs. Bonnie Blankenshp—Secre- tary— Bookkeeper FAR LEFT—COOKS: Mary Melvin and Doris Tibbs LEFT: Mrs. Sue Harner—Lunchroom Supervisor CUSTODIANS AND MAINTENANCE BOTTOM LEFT: Paul Burge and Charlie Muncy BOTTOM CENTER: Roby Cregar, Jr. BOTTOM RIGHT: Louie Ayers Personnel — 59 Self-Study Keeps Faculty Occupied Criteria and narrative became ingrained words in the minds of faculty members as they wrote, rewrote and struggled through the paper work of a self-study evaluation. Com- mittees met and discussed strengths and weaknesses of each school area with plans for improvement. Two teachers left the system and the school gained three new members. An expanded curriculum to meet new state gradu- ation requirements resulted in one additional teacher being shared with Rocky Gap. Mr. Roger Thompson is placed under arrest by Deputy Melvin Cox and witnessed by Mr. Richard Havens (PTA Halloween carnival stockade). Administration serves from the bench' as they ‘hear no evil, speak no evil and see no evil.' Mr Roger Thompson, Mr. Fred Reamer, Mr Richard Havens. Mr. Roger Thompson, Principal; B.S.-V.PI, M.S.-Radford U. Mr. Richard Havens, Assistant Principal; Business; U.S. History; JV Boys Basketball Coach; Senior Class Sponsor; B.S.-Blue- field State College Mrs. Carolyn Bane, ICT; VICA Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-Radford U. Mr. Fred Beamer, Social Studies, Sophomore Class 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.-Radford U. Mr. Tommy Bird, Mathematics; Freshman Class Sponsor; B.S.- Radford U. Mr. William Crabtree, Agriculture; General Mechanics; FFA Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-V.PI. Mr. Gary Collins, Physical Educa- tion; Varsity Basketball coach; Baseball coach; Assistant Eighth Grade Sponsor; B.A.-Emory and Henry SO — Faculty 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; Secondary Special Education Coordinating Teacher; Government; Junior Beta Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-Radford U. Mrs. Karen Green, Band and 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. Barbara Guthrie, Earth Science, Biology, Physical Science; As- sistant Sophomore Class Sponsor; B.S.-Radford U. Mr. Barry Guthrie, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science; B.S.- V.PI. Mrs. Rae Lee Honaker, Secondary EMR; Elementary EMR Resource; B.S.-Bluefield State College 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. Elizabeth Newberry, Librar- ian; Accounting; Computer Appli- cations; Yearbook Advisor; Library Club Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-Rad- ford U. Miss Diane Rowe, French; French Club Sponsor; B.A.-Emory and Henry Mr. Larry Thacker, Physical Edu- cation, American History, Physical Science; 8th Grade Boys Basketball; Girls JV Basketball; Volleyball; Tennis; B.A.-V.PI. Faculty — 61 TOP RIGHT: Denise Romano, president of the PTA welcomes everyone to fall meeting. TOP LEFT: Wiley Johnston browses through school while attending the PTA Halloween carnival. CENTER LEFT: Construction of new bleachers on fairgrounds began in May and continued through the fall months. BOTTOM LEFT: Putting finishing touches on new home economics center. BOTTOM RIGHT: Parley Bryant attends school function. 62 — Candids HERE'S Th€ All around the town people have been ac- tive. Politicians were once again on the scene wherever people gathered. Bland Countians pulled together to provide a better playground and park facilities on the fairgrounds. The friendly atmosphere prevailed when acquaint- ances met on the street and stopped to chat. Whatever the function and wherever the need, community people were supportive and gave willingly of their time, money and talents. Community Life Division — 63 TOP RIGHT: Johnny Goins silts through his els bo- rate album collection. BELOW: Margaret Pauley and Kathryn Dunn play with new equipment. CENTER RIGHT: A large crowd attends Lord's Acre Sale in October. BOTTOM: BLAND CO. FIRE DEPARTMENT- FRONT: Chuck Johnson, Frankie Newberry, Randy Faulkner. BACK: David Wilson, Mark King, Carl King, Jerry Dunn, Jeff Dunn, Eddie Wolcott, Paul Harden Tom Mallory, Mike Mallory. Ronnie Hall. 64 - Candids Obtaining better meeting facilities was the goal of FHA and Music departments. The mu- sic department gained the previous home eco- nomics building and no longer had to be con- cerned about disturbing other classes. The new home ec. department had great facilities but, alas, FHA membership expanded beyond the capacity of the meeting room and they continued meeting in the library and gym. Each organization took its turn at raising funds and providing new or varied activities for the members. Organizations Dmstor — 65 TOP RIGHT: William Crabtree auctions Eddie Price as the Senior Betas connive a way to raise the bids. MIDDLE RIGHT: Marci Newberry, Debbie Warden and Regina Groseclose enter the bleachers to tap anxious students for admission to the Senior Beta Club. BOTTOM RIGHT - SENIOR BETA MEMBERS - FRONT ROW Pam Davis, Debbie Warden, Marci Newberry, Becky Umbarger, Regina Groseclose, Katrina Lilly. 2ND ROW: Becky Melvin, Bruce Shelton, Angie Thompson, Joanne Mat!. Gretchen Carlson, Teresa Richardson. 3RD ROW: Tracy Kegley, Lynn Tate, Karin Carlson, Sherri Wimmer, Shawna Carr, Jeri Lynn Mustard. BACK ROW: Eddie Price, Steve Foglesong, Eric Taylor, Gene Lambert, Lisa Morehead, Karen Wright, Arnie Wimmer, Lori Neel, Patty Smith. BELOW: Reggie Smith talked to students about how to believe in themselves. BOTTOM LEFT - SENIOR BETA OFFICERS: Gretchen Carlson, president: Katrina Lilly, vice-president: Patty Smith, secretary: Debbie Warden, treasurer: Mrs. Janet Faulkner, sponsor 66 — Sr Beta Oranges Anyone?! 'Oranges for safe! Come one, come all!' That was just one of the prospects for Betas to earn money for their trip to the Convention in Williamsburg. They also sold candy bars to those who craved the delicious taste of choco- late, and to those who didn’t, too! During the girl's basketball season they held a monopoly on the concession sales. The Beta members had great expectations for their future expedi- tion to Wiliamsburg! Meanwhile, the Junior Betas worked hard to accomplish the goals that they had set. One of the duties for them was to randomly pick the student of the week. They held a bake sale in the spring and took a trip to Barter Theatre. TOP LEFT: Michelle Brunk talks to 'Self about herself. MIDDLE RIGHT: Teresa Miller makes a bid to buy a slave. BOTTOM RIGHT - JUNIOR BETA OFFICERS: LaMoore Muncy, president: Patrick Groseclose, vice-president: Issis Umbarger, secretary: Tammi Haga, treasurer: Mrs. Nancy Gamble, sponsor. BOTTOM LEFT — JUNIOR BETA MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Sarah Newberry, Tammi Haga, Roberta Kegley, Hope Townley, Eric Strock, Patrick Groseclose. 2ND ROW: Carla Pauley, Cindy Crabtree. Karen Strock, Lori Nelson, Lisa Graveley, LaMoore Muncy. 3RD ROW: Robert Lambert, Ritchie Havens, Lyle Muncy, Issis Umbarger, Maria Foglesong, Pam Dilow. BACK ROW: Gerhard Schoenthal, Jeff Dodson, Carrie Shelton, Mrs. Nancy Gamble — sponsor, Dawn Pruitt, Jennifer Stafford. Jr. Beta — 67 Deadlines! Meeting deadlines was a must for newspa- per staff members. With busier than average schedules for staff and advisors getting a monthly issue out became impossible. They worked together as a unit and published the Hilltop News bimonthly during the year. Getting pages finished and writing that final copy before the dreaded DEADLINE were just some of the duties expected of an ECHO staff member. Leaving school to collect ads was undoubt- edly the easiest task of being a member of the ECHO staff, as well as the most fun. The ECHO staff also sold posters as a means of a moneymaking project to fund the yearbook. In the spring, the staff had a picnic to end another successful production of the ECHO. TOP RIGHT: David Strock purchases a newspaper from staff members. Becky Umbarger and Regina Groseclose. CENTER RIGHT - NEWSPAPER STAFF - FRONT ROW: Debbie Warden. Teresa Richardson, Joanne Matz, Marci Newberry, Katrina Lilly, Karen Wright, Eric Taylor, Maria Foglesong, Tracy Kegley, Angie Thompson, Sherri Wimmer, Jen- nifer Stafford. TOP ROW: Donna Warden. Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley, Karen Strock, Elizabeth Turner, Darcy Groseclose, Becky Umbarger. CEN- TER LEFT: Newspaper Staff Sponsors inspect the HILLTOP NEWS Janet Faulkner, Jessie Kegley. BOTTOM RIGHT: Members of the staff work hard to complete articles, including writing the assign- ments and typing them up. 68 — Newspaper TOP LEFT- YEARBOOK STAFF-BOTTOM ROW: Becky Umbarger, Jimmy Brown, Marci Newberry, Debbie Warden, Dreama Cox. TOP ROW: Regina Groseclose, Tracy Kegley, Katrina Lilly, Joanne Mata, Lisa Waddle. Sponsor — Betsy Newberry. TOP RIGHT: Preparing the Senior Directory is a pain — as staff members Marci Newberry, Debbie Warden and Jimmy Brown can attest. Getting all facts collected gets to be a real problem. BOTTOM LEFT: Katrina begins a yearbook layout as she eats her GOBSTOPPER. BOTTOM RIGHT: Regina Grose- close and Joanne Matz work on the index for the ECHO. Last year (1984) the ECHO received a 2nd place rating from the Virginia High School League competition. Yearbook Staff — 69 TOP RIGHT - FRONT ROW: Brian Townley, Karen Strock, Angela Atwell, Laura Britton, Tracy Wolfe, Janet Millirons, Dawn Dillow, Julie Pauley, Lana Lindamood 2ND ROW: Pam Davis, Hope Townley, LeAnna Mustard, Helen Hamblin, Wendi Binns, Tammy Mustard, Ben Dillow, Becky Umbarger, Regina Groseclose. 3RD ROW: Tania Burcham, Jeff Dodson, Roberta Kegley, Tammi Haga, Elizabeth Turner, Darcy Groseclose, Angie Tompson, Gretchen Carlson, Karen Wright 4TH ROW: Tracy Kegley, Lynn Tate, Carla Pauley, Lisa Waddle, Joanne Matz, Brad Dillow, Daniel Conley, Tammy Spivey, Shawna Carr, Sherri Wimmer 5th ROW: Amy Drummond, Thelma Sarver, Robert Lambert, Marci Newberry, Bob Hylton, Lyle Muncy, Issis Umbarger, Melanie Morehead, Tina Putnam BACK ROW: Mike Hounshell, Angela Strock, Jimmy Nunley, Rita Gusler, Jeff Cox, Becky Melvin, Everette Baxley, Marcie Asbury, Bruce Shelton, Gene Lambert CENTER RIGHT: Lots of hard work and good profits buy stacks of pizzas. These FBLAers pig out at the pizza party. Teresa Richardson, Lisa Waddle, Joanne Matz, Marci Newberry. BOTTOM LEFT — OFFICERS: Becky Umbarger, president: Regina Groseclose, vice president: Carla Pauley, secretary: Tracy Kegley, Treasurer: Sherri Wimmer, Reporter: Tammy Haga, Historian: Becky Melvin, parliamentarian: Mrs. Jessie Kegley, sponsor BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Richard Havens doesn't seem to be too unhappy over his empty plate. Really Mrs. Jessie Kegley, you could share!! 70 - FBLA Shadows? Senior FBLA members participated in a shadow program where they 'shadowed' a county employee gaining knowledge and expe- rience in that field. Other activities included co-sponsoring the Little Miss and Junior Miss Beauty pageants, sponsoring the Snow Queen and King dance, having a pizza party in December, and promot- ing PROJECT ASK. Also they participated in regional competition at Radford University. Frantic campaigning by SCA hopefuls de- picted signs everywhere. In December they brought the annual Christmas program. TOP LEFT: Todd Turner, Dawn Pruitt, Arnie Wimmer, Jimmy Brown. Marci Newberry. Debbie Warden, Cindy Crabtree. Patty Smith, Chuck Turner 2ND ROW: Ms. Mary Greever, Vickie French, Roberta Kegley, Darcy Groseclose, Susan Remines, LaMoore Munsey, Tammi Haga, Sherry Wimmer, Tracy Kegley Matt Harman, Jimmy Barker. Wayne Davis, Mike Morehead CENTER LEFT — OFFICERS: Ms. Mary Greever, sponsor: LaMoore Munsey treasurer, Tammy Haga. secretary: Patty Smith, president: Arnie Wimmer, reporter: Matt Harman, sergeant-ot-arms: Tracy Kegley, vice- president BOTTOM RIGHT: Patty Smith emcee 's the SCA Christmas program. BOTTOM LEFT: Gerhard Schoenthal campaign for SCA election — THINK GERHARD. Robert Lambert. Sammy King, Gerhard Schoenthal, Kathy Kidd, Roberta Kegley SCA - 71 TOP: Dyked out in their fancy trimmed whites and plumed hats, these band members (with frozen smiles and numb fingers) made a striking asset to the Wytheville Christmas parade. CENTER - FRONT ROW: Lyle Muncy, Tiffany Bowen, Lori Perkins, Sarah Strock, Tonya Smith, Donna Warden 2ND ROW: Gerhard Schoenthal, Mike Nelson, Beau Guthrie, Aaron Newberry, Ernie Shelton, Lisa Davis, Shawn Nelson BACK ROW: Billy Burton, Leslie Duncan, Robbie Waddle, Chuck Turner, Ellis Wade BOTTOM LEFT: Gerhard Schoenthal placed 8th seat trumpet JUNIOR ALL-REGIONAL BAND BOTTOM RIGHT - OFFICERS: Chuck Turner, president: Ryland Wade, vice president: Donna Warden, reporter; Lisa Davis, secretary 72 - Band Involvement This year the band participated in more out of county events than ever before. For the second year the band participated in VA Tech Band Day as one of nineteen bands on the field at half-time performing before thousands of people. The band also participated in the Chilhowie Apple Festival for the first year and the Wytheville and Bluefield, VA, Christmas parades. The band and choir took a trip to Richmond in April for the Kings Dominion Music Compe- tition. They stayed for two nights at The Days Inn, stayed all day Saturday hanging loose in the park and returned home tired but happy Sunday night. This was the first trip the group has had in six years. These students, horn honkers and tonsil ticklers, represent the high level of musicians to be found in BHS. TOP LEFT - FRONT ROW: Laura Morehead. Lisa Waddle, Sarah Karpenski, Amy Drummond, Thelma Sarver, Kim Boardwine, 2ND ROW: Angela Dehart, Norma Harden, Joanne Matz, Ellis Wade. Angie Blevins, LeAnna Mustard, (Not Pictured Denise Umbarger). MIDDLE LEFT: Lisa Waddle, president: Angie Blevins, vice-president; Joanne Matz, reporter: Laura Morehead, secretary. BOTTOM LEFT: Choir contributed their talents in the SCA Christmas program. FRONT ROW: Amy Drummond, Thelma Sarver. LeAnna Mustard. Kim Boardwine, Denise Umbarger, Saran Karpenski, Norma Harden, BACK ROW: Cheryl Carter, Lisa Blessing, Joanne Matz. Lisa Waddle, Angie Blevins, Ellis Wade, Angela Dehart. TOP RIGHT — SENIOR ALL-REGIONAL CHOIR MEMBER: Lisa Waddle Chorus — 73 Performance Working while attending school was not easy as any VICA member could verify. The prestige and having money made it worth the effort. A flair for the dramatic gave students many opportunities to perform with awards and honors to attest to their talents. TOP - VICA - FRONT ROW: Matt Harman, Delisa Miller, Stina Roseberry. David Braithwaite, Paula Austin, Becky Hanshew 2ND ROW: Doug Farlow. Jimmy Barker, Debbie Simmons 3RD ROW: Mike Perkins. Jeff Kincaid. Timmy Davis 4TH ROW: Lonnie Clemons,Artie Wolfe, Gary Mustard BACK ROW: Carolyn Bane — sponsor, Greg Davis, Keith May CENTER LEFT — Becky Hanshew on duty at Dunn Motors. BOTTOM RIGHT- VICA OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: David Braithwaite — Treasurer; Matt Harman — President; BACK ROW: Stina Roseberry — Secretary; Delisa Miller — Vice President; Becky Hanshew — Parlimentarian; Paula Austin — Reporter BOTTOM LEFT: David Braithwaite trims pines at the Fireside Farms. 74 - VICA TOP: ‘Paw, I want him!' from ITS COLD IN THEM THAR HILLS. Joey Newberry. Joanne Matz MID LEFT — FRONT ROW: Kim Board wine. Tracy Wolfe, Annette King, Leanna Mustard, Kitten Richardson, Eric Taylor, Terry St rock 2ND ROW: Lynn Tate. Sherri Wimmer, Gretchen Carlson. Marci Newberry. Teresa Richardson, Joanne Matz, Debbie Warden 3RD ROW: Samantha Hylton, Jeri Mustard, Karin Carlson, Bob Hylton, Rita Guster, Jimmy Nunley 4TH ROW: Carla Pauley, T. J. Rose berry. Issis Umbarger, Tania Burcham, Mike Morehead, Karen Wright BACK ROW: Ronnie Dillow, Jeff Cox, John Dillow, Jimmy Brown, Kenny Froy, Anthony Cox. Rick Keen MID RIGHT - OFFICERS: Lynn Tate, president: Eric Taylor, vice president: Kenny Froy, secretary: Karin Carlson, treasurer: Jimmy Brown, reporter: Chris Bird, Sponsor BOTTOM RIGHT: The candid camera strikes againI Shaunn Neel, Angela Strock, Kitten Richardson, Debbie Warden. Marci Newberry, Teresa Richardson, Karin Carlson, Jeri Mustard, Sherri Wimmer BOTTOM LEFT: Drama Students compete in the Virginia Theater Conference - THE CHILDREN S STORY Jimmy Brown, Kenny Froy, Lynn Tate, Eric Taylor, Sherri Wimmer, Jeri Mustard. Gretchen Carlson, Teresa Richardson, Karin Carlson Drama — JS TOP RIGHT: The fourth period ag class seems to he proud of the free time they have obtained. Randy Dillow, Brian Duncan. Devin Cox, Mike Fanning, Scott Wellman, Rusty Warden. TOP CENTER - FIRST AND SECOND YEAR MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Barry Fulford, Kevin Wright, Mike Fanning, Ben Dillow, Rusty Warren, John Stafford, Heth Muncy, Dwayne DeHart. 2ND ROW: Rusty King, Tom Brewster, Randy Dillow, Bodie Miller, Glen Eaton, Keith Conley, Bradley Davis, Pam Wright, Richard Spivey. 3RD ROW: David Dalton, Rusty Havens, Dayton Morehead, Andy Putnam, Mark Hamblin, Jon Melvin, Shannon King, Sarah Karpenski, Scott Wellman, Junior Blevins. 4TH ROW: Todd Morehead. Kevin Cox, Martin Vineyard, Todd Turner, Anthony Cox, Glen Lafferty, Billy Burton, Lorin Hanshew, Todd Harden. BACK ROW: Brian Duncan, Jeff Robinett, Wayne Davis, Gary Blankenship, Mark Guster, Jamie Chewning, Ronnie King, Kevin Fore, Steven Mitchell. BOTTOM CENTER - THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Eddie Price. Dennis Keen, Billy King, Eric Strock, Ernie Shelton, Patrick Groseclose, Jeff Dodson. 2ND ROW: Cindy Crabtree, James Parker, Arnie Wimmer, Ronnie Dillow, Jimmy Nunley Matt Harman, Greg Davis. BACK ROW: Ronnie Clemons, Steve Fanning, Mitch Munsey, Jeff Cox, Timmy Thompson, Charlie Stoots, Mike Perkins. BOTTOM - FFA OFFICERS: Arnie Wimmer, president: Cindy Crabtree, vice-president: Patrick Groseclose, 2nd vice-president: Martin Vineyard, secretary: Jeff Cox, reporter: Mitch Munsey, treasurer: Charlie Stoots, sentinel: Mr. William Crabtree, sponsor. 76 - FFA New Levels of Activ and Ability The Art classes at Bland High School have reached a new level of technique and ability. Directed by Mrs. Christine Bird, the students have attempted to master many varieties of art. With better materials and a greater inter- est in the class, art has become not only fun, but also educational. Preparing for the annual banquet selling citrus fruits, and being overall busy, describes some of the activities of a Future Farmer of America. The so called Ag' class have kept busy this year by going to judging contest, field trips, and various other events. TOP LEFT: Another fun-filled day in art class. Dennis Keen, Glenn Eaton, Mrs Chris Bird, Sammy Simmons, Barry Dillow, Mike Morehead, Ernie Shelton. CENTER — FRONT ROW: Sonya Carroll, Sonya Chewning, Debbie Warden, Lisa Morehead, Kevin Wright, Keith Conley. 2ND ROW: Daniel Conley, Marci Newberry, Angela Strock, Rita Gusler, Annette King Glen Davis. 3RD ROW: Arnie Wimmer, Ernie Shelton. Barry Dillow, Lonnie Clemons, Mike Morehead, Chris Tickle. 4TH ROW: Stafford Umbarger, Dennis Keen. Brian Townley, Brad Dillow, Jeff Cox, T. J. Roseberry Sammy King, Sammy Simmons. BOTTOM LEFT - ART OFFICERS: Barry Dillow, president: Mike Morehead, vice-president: Brad Dillow, secretary: Brian Townley, reporter: Mrs. Chris Bird, sponsor: BELOW: Mrs. Chris Bird ducks behind Ernie Shel- ton in hopes of avoiding the camera, while Mike Morehead gives a devious smirk. Art - 77 TOP RIGHT. SENIOR EHA MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Betty Tibbs. Kitten Richardson. Lisa Waddle. Stina Roseberry, Teresa Richardson. 2ND ROW: Katrina Lilly, Patty Smith, Lori Neel, Tania Burcham. BACK ROW: Tina Fulford, Karen Asbury, Charlotte Harris, Helen Hamblin, Sandy Smith. UPPER CENTER RIGHT, FHA OFFICERS - FRONT ROW: Stina Roseberry, president: Karen Wright, 1st vice-president; Rita Gusler, 2nd vice-president: Lori Neel, corresponding secretary; Katrina Lilly, recording secretary; Mrs. Betty Munsey, sponsor; BACK ROW: Patty Smith, treasurer; Kitten Richardson, reporter; Angela DeHart, chaplain; Elizabeth Turner, sergeant-at-arms; Hope Townley and Darcy Groseclose, historians. LOWER CENTER RIGHT. FIRST SECOND YEAR MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Christy Wolfe, Amanda Baxley, Larry Lafterty, Tammy Swanson, Tammy Davis. 2ND ROW: Jennifer Greever, Lisa Davis, Pam Dillow, Shannon McGrady, Charmin Gravley, Jennifer Stafford. 3RD ROW: Angie Blevins, Tammy Spivey, Kathy Kidd, Kim Crabtree, Susan Remines, Patricia Nelson. BACK ROW: Cindy Crabtree, Stafford Umbarger, Mark Hamblin, Mike Lafferty. BOTTOM RIGHT. THIRD FOURTH YEAR MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Tracy Wolfe. Kim Board wine, Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley, Lana Llndamood, Dawn Dillow, Idette King. 2ND ROW: Angela DeHart, Darcy Groseclose,Tammy Mustard, Elizabeth Turner, Tammi Haga, Caria Pauley, Issis Umbarger, Angela Atwell, Karen Strock. 3RD ROW: Karen Wright, Hope Townley, Rita Gusler, Angela Strock, Vickie French, Donna Richardson, Denise King, Regina Parris. BACK ROW: Melanie Morehead, Dawn Pruitt, Samantha Hylton, Amy Drummond, Donna Alexander, Lisa Gravley, Lori Perkins, Teresa Miller, Janet Millirons, Maria Foglesong. 78 - FHA Un Voyage Pour Deux Did you dare to ride the Loch Ness Mon- ster1 This was a question asked of the French students after the 1984 French trip at Busch Gardens. If you heard un, deux, trois, that had to be first year French reciting their numbers. Then later pushing for a trip to Canada, the French Club sold candy. FHAer's held long range goals toward the spring when they sponsored the Miss Bland Co. beauty pageant. Also plans were formulat- ed for summer attendance at the FHA camp while spending some leisure hours at the beach. TOP LEFT: Marci Newberry on French Club trip to Busch Gardens. TOP CENTER: French Club spon- sors first dance of the season. CENTER: Club members sell 'goodies' during dance. BOTTOM LEFT - FRENCH CLUB MEMBERS - FRONT ROW: Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley Dawn Dillow, Eric Taylor, Lana Linda mood, Jeri Mustard, Shawna Carr. 2ND ROW: Tracy Kegley. Donna Warden, Karen Strock, Ben Dillow, Patty Smith, Lori Neel. 3RD ROW: Jennifer Stafford, Helen Hamblin, Tammi Haga, Elizabeth Turner, LaMoore Muncy, Tammy Mustard, Marcie Asbury, Bruce Shelton. BACK ROW: Patrick Groseclose, Eric Strock, Kevin Fore, Timmy Thompson, Brian Per- kins, Teresa Miller, Becky Melvin. BOTTOM RIGHT — OFFICERS: Tammi Haga, treasurer: Becky Mel- vin, secretary: Tracy Kegley, vice-president: Lori Neel, president: Miss Diane Rowe, sponsor. French — 79 Computerized Cataloging Two computers paved the way for faster processing of books and materials through assistance of club members. Book fairs and fund raisers set aside profits for future com- puters. The club culminated their efforts with a party. TOP - OFFICERS - FRONT ROW: Shawna Carr, president: Gretchen Carlson, vice-president. BACK ROW: Debbie Warden, secretary: Marci Newberry, treasurer: Joanne Matz, reporter. CENTER: These students from the sixth grade are completely absorbed in viewing the book fair materials. Chris Dillow, Barbara Meadows, Tina Brown, Miracle Mitchem, Gary Lintecum. BOTTOM LEFT — BOOK FAIR: Patricia Stowers finds selecting a bookmark a difficult choice. LIBRARY CLUB - FRONT ROW: Bradty Davis, Angela Dehart, Eric Taylor, Donna Warden. Debbie Warden. Leanna Mustard, Tonya Smith, Susan Remines, Julie Pauley. 2ND ROW: Lynn Tate. Sherri Wimmer, Carla Pauley, Katrina Lilly, Teresa Richardson, Marci Newberry Dreama Cox, Regina Groseclose, Dawn Dillow. 3RD ROW: Tina Putnam, Jeri Mustard, Lisa Waddle, Tammi Haga, Janet Millirons, Helen Hamblin, Daniel Conley Shawna Carr, Gretchen Carlson, Lana Lindamood, Becky Umbarger. BACK ROW: Melanie Morehead, Elizabeth Turner, Joanne Matz, Tommy Brewster, Sarah Karpinski, Angela Atwell, Karen Strock, Darcy Groseclose. 80 — Library Club 4NOtWR THW6 SewT sch°®i. iS TH y L£ )l WA H« J T° Tflur Goctrf Ck 6j.ijh ‘What did you get in Algebra II?' ‘Boy, I really bombed out!' 'Why do we have to take this anyway?' These are some of the many questions asked in every school year. Making the best grades, studying hard, keeping a 'C' average to stay on the team, and studying ‘all the time' were parts of excelling in academics. Academics Academics — 81 We Did It Now The class of '84 filed into the gymnasium on June 1,1984, with many tears and smiles. Not only was this graduation and awards day, but it marked the end of school and the begin- ning of a summer vacation. For the 50 gradu- ating seniors it symbolized the beginning of a new life. Applause rang through the gym as awards were given out and seniors realized this was their last day as a student '. There were high hopes about graduating since each student had looked forward to this moment from the first grade. Memories that ran through their minds were their fears about getting through the 8th grade, wanting to get out of 'prison', making the team, keeping an 'A ' average, and getting ready for dances. Now, they had to make some important decisions concerning work, growing 'mature', false teeth and baldness. What a life!!! They realized this was the end of a very important part of their lives and the beginning of new ones. They thought — We did it, now what?' TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Chris Bird presents forensics awards to Lynn Tate and Gerhard Schoenthal. RIGHT: Debbie Warden receives the Good Citizen- ship Award from Mrs. loe Gentry. FAR RIGHT: Mr. Thompson presents the Office Technology award to Becky Umbarger. BELOW: Mrs. M.F. Huddle pre- sents to Anita Stowers the DAR Award. BOTTOM RIGHT: Becky Melvin bends' to accept the Geome- try Award from Mrs. Kay Mabe. 82 — Awards Following the assembly, the seniors headed for the cafeteria, where they were served their last 'in schoo!' meal by the SCA. Conversa- tions varied between laughter and tears with: ‘remember when we ... ?', 'thanks for being a great friend', ‘I'll never forget... 'I'm so nervous about tonight', ‘let's get together after graduation', ‘where's the party?' TOP: The Senior class of 1984 singing class song CENTER LEFT: Tim Neal. Mike Smelser. Donna Dalton and Rita Lambert lead in class song, 'We Have This Moment. Today.' ABOVE: Kaye Cox grumbles.’ BOTTOM LEFT: Sue Smith, salutatori- an, and Melanie Cassell, valedictorian, lead the Senior class. LEFT: Giftorians Tammy Cline and Donna Lambert present gag’ gifts to their class- mates. 84 Graduation — 83 Good Grades Are Rewarding Poring over a textbook and grasping last minute notes brought rewards to those stu- dents. Attaining a 95 or above average is a difficult task and with perseverance ten Bland students attained that goal. Maintaining that average is rewarded by a letter the first year and bars for each subsequent year. Distin- guished students are selected on the total person — grades, attitude, active participa- tion in community. It's bad enough to copy another student's homework — but to hand in a Xerox copy .. . t TOP RIGHT: Gretchen Carlson is the DAR recipient for the Senior class CENTER RIGHT: FIRST YEAR ACADEMIC LETTER Loh Nelson. Tarnmi Haga and Jen Lyn Mustard BOTTOM RIGHT: FIRST YEAR ACADEMIC BAR: Karin Carlson. Debbie Warden. Lisa Talbert, Becky Melvin BOTTOM LEFT: SECOND YEAR ACADEMIC BAR: Lori Neel, loanne Mati and Shawna Carr. Si - Honors TOP: SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: FRONT ROW: Karin Carlson. Becky Umbarger CENTER ROW: Lisa Talbert, Patty Smith, Lori Neel, Debbie Warden, Shawna Carr, Katrina Lilly BACK ROW: Becky Melvin, Joanne Matz. LEFT: JUNIOR DAR CITIZENSHIP AWARD: Tracy Kegley. BOTTOM LEFT: BLAND SENIORS ATTENDING WYTHE VOCATION SCHOOL: Charlie Stoots. Packy Morehead and Mike Melvin. Bland students may choose to travel to Wytheville tor one-half day classes in horticulture, mechanics, electronics, food services, cosmotology. carpentry, and various other courses not offered at Bland. Honors — 85 c2 = a2 + b2 vs Extemporaneous If you took a science course, you could recognize the Pythagorean Theorem in dis- guise. These science related courses had involved new formulas, compounds, elements, and or- ganisms. The English classes have been involved with understanding grammar, literature, and sentence structure. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Janet Faulkner overlooks the use of the computer by Roberta Kegley. UPPER CEN- TER RIGHT: Gayle Johnston reviews lessons. LOW- ER CENTER RIGHT: Mrs. Janet Faulkner's class play Trivia Pursuit during classtime. BOTTOM LEFT: The second graders in action. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Susan DeHart, Henry Nash. MIDDLE LEFT: Robert Lambert, Barry DU tow, and Ritchie Havens practice on computers. 86 — Language IWtoUBIgll TOP: The cute and cuddly Bobo and Sandy visited the Science Department during animal and nature studies. MIDDLE LEFT: State Game Biologist. Alan Guthrie, spoke to the Biology classes about his occupation. BOTTOM LEFT: Laura More head and Gerhard Schoenthal display their class projects. BOTTOM BIGHT: Joanne Matz scrutinizes the dis- section of a baby pig while working to keep her emotions and stomach under control in order to take accurate notes. Science — 87 Federalism vs 2 + 2 = 4 If you took Government, you should know the meaning of federalism. If you don't re- member that, 'Watch out for Mrs. Gamble!' The Social Studies classes have been in- volved with learning many different terms and types of government. They have even been involved with the political election. The Math classes have been busy working with many different problems — from learn- ing how to solve equations to learning about logarithms. Jeff Stafford came to Bland High to talk with the Government classes. He shared his views on many topics such as arms race and income tax. Robert Millirons came to talk to the seniors about the political situations. He spoke on the international issues as well as local. TOP LEFT: Jeff Stafford speaks to seniors about political issues. TOP RIGHT: The U.S. History class learns all about the Civil War. MIDDLE LEFT: Shir- ley Dillow, kitten Richardson, Lisa Waddle, and Gretchen Carlson look over Government notes for upcoming exam. MIDDLE RIGHT: History class looks at camera with great surprise. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Nancy Gamble looks over her grade book to decide the exempt persons while the stu- dents wait with anticipation to see if they are exempt. 88 — Social Studies TOP: Mrs. Kay Mabe nonchalantly smiles at her math class. Instead of paying attention to Mrs. Mate's lecture, Chuck Turner's concentration is diverted by the cameraman. CENTER LEFT: Geome- try requires focusing one 's full comprehension on the tasks at hand (note the book at the back). FRONT ROW: Lyle Muncy, Jeff Dodson, Carla Pau- ley, Patrick Groseclose. BACK ROW: Kenny Froy, Thelma Sarver, Dawn Pruitt, Timmy Thompson. BOTTOM: Eighth graders enjoy the intricacies of math. Charlotte Robinette, Mike Nelson, Lori Per- kins, Chip Bird, Joyce Bruce, Shannon McGrady. Math - 89 Input Used by Vocational Students INPUT? — To the computer buff it meant giving the computer some information. To vo- cational students in general, it meant giving back information they had acquired. Vocation- al students actively participated in the co- curricular organizations related to their fields (FBLA, FFA, FHA, VICA). Visiting the shop before Christmas found various sizes and shapes of gun cabinets, chests and other wood creations made by shop students. They learned and practiced safety procedures before being allowed to en- ter the shop. Students in the ICT (Industrial Cooperative Training) program found much of their leisure time being occupied on the job at Brown- Boveri, Dunn Motors, and other local busin- esses. Trying to complete a ‘cluster' complicated schedules for business students. Prerequisite for all upper level courses was Introduction to Business offered to 8th graders for the first time. Next was a decision of whether to go the route of secretarial or accounting. Some stu- dents just wanted to learn basic ‘computer- ing. ' Learning graphic art was a little confus- ing (do I use HUN or VLIN), but students found it to be challenging as well as fun when they programmed their own graphics Christ- mas programs. Hooking the computer up to a color TV they were amazed and delighted to see their own creations in livid color. Office Technology and Word Processing students struggled through file drawers of competencies to perfect skills in typing, edit- ing, composing, filing, recording, and planning itineraries. Basking in a new setting, home economics students discovered new equipment went with the building. They learned the ease of a micro- wave while also using the conventional oven. Both Mrs. Munsey and the female students were delighted to welcome several male stu- dents to family living classes. While studying housing they took a field trip to Wytheville to compare types of living accomodations and their costs. Here they saw a model home at the vocational school and various trailers and apartments. Vocational students at BHS have kept busy with productive learning skills, attitudes and knowledge which they will carry with them into future endeavors. TOP LEFT: Ronnie Oil low and Richard Turner in shop. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Bill Crabtree lectures to Ag class. FRONT ROW: Jon Melvin, Shannon King, Rusty King, Anthony Cox. CENTER ROW: Sarah Karpinski, Wayne Davis, Mark Guster. BACK ROW: Keith Conley, Billy Tolbert, Jeff Robinett. BOTTOM LEFT: Office Tech students LeAnna Mustard, Rita Guster, Matt Harman. BOTTOM RIGHT: Betty Tibbs models costume made by Annette King. 90 — Vocational TOP LEFT: Family living students, Bobby More- head, Angie Blevins, Wayne Davis, Idette King, enjoy cake baking (especially sampling the beat- ers). TOP RIGHT: Ronnie Clemons prepares boards for project. CENTER LEFT: Enjoying a pizza feast are Karen Wright, Hope Townley, Angela DeHart, Katrina Lilly, Kitten Richardson, Rita Guster and Mrs. Betty Munsey. CENTER RIGHT: Melanie More- head perfects computer skills. BOTTOM LEFT: Ac- counting students compare notes, Lisa Waddle. LeAnna Mustard, Lisa Talbert, Teresa Richardson. BOTTOM RIGHT: Gretchen Carlson displays her Christmas computer program. Vocational — 91 Swishes! Spikes! Serves! These words were often found coming out of the physical education students. They were busy playing many different sports this year such as basketball, tennis, volleyball, wiffleball, and archery. No matter if it was cold or hot, you could always find the students dressed out and ready to play. Not only were they ready to play, but they were ready to have a lot of fun. TOP RIGHT: Lisa Gravely, Bodie Miller, Anthony Cox, Leon Sink, and Rusty King listen to Mr. Robin Thacker talk about the fundamentals of playing basketball MIDDLE RIGHT: The first grade class does their exercises together. BOTTOM RIGHT: The third grade class has fun playing during play peri- od. BOTTOM LEFT: Teresa Richardson smashes the ball for an 'ace!' 92 — Physical Education 'Bump, set, spike!' 'Defense!' 'Set... Hel- lo!' 'Give 'em that knuckle-ball!' Good volley!' Comments like these could be heard through- out the year if you attended any volleyball, tennis, basketball, cheerleading, or baseball games. The 1984 girls volleyball team were Mountain Empire District Champions, and the girls tennis team were second in the district. Cheerleaders attended camp at Radford Uni- versity during summer vacation. A thletics Athletics — 93 SCOREBOARD Bland 1 Ft. Chiswell 7 Bland 5 Independence 4 Bland 7 Shawsville 2 Bland 6 Auburn 3 Bland 7 Floyd 2 Bland 5 Fries 4 Bland 3 Ft. Chiswell 5 Bland 4 Independence 5 Bland 7 Shawsville 2 Bland 5 Auburn 4 Bland 6 Floyd 3 Bland 5 Fries 4 WON-9 LOST-3 Weather Has Its Turn Daily bulletin: ‘the baseball and tennis teams are excused to leave at 1:30.' As the intercom came on at 1:00 players groaned, 'not again. ’ The official voice rang loud and clear, ‘the baseball and tennis games have been cancelled.' It seemed the only clear days were weekends, and the daily rains created havoc with schedules and practices. The ten- nis team lost three members to graduation and will face a new dimension in '85 — train- ing a new coach. Long practices and hard workouts paid off for volleyball members as their skill and exper- tise brought them a district championship. Three of its members were 'named to ALL- DISTRICT team: Mary Anne Cochran, Kaye Cox and Patty Smith. TOP: Patty Smith shows her skill as she prepares to ’smash'the ball. BOTTOM LEFT: Rita Lambert easi- ly aims to ‘ace’ the ball. BOTTOM RIGHT: Debbie Warden, Teresa Richardson, Linda Ellison, Sue Smith, Tracy Kegley, Rita Lambert, Patty Smith. 94 — Tennis TOP LEFT - FRONT ROW: Sue Smith, Teresa Rich- ardson, Debbie Warden, Vickie Kincaid. BACK ROW: Linda Ellison, Patty Smith, Kaye Cox, Mary Anne Cochran. TOP RIGHT: Debbie Warden goes up tor the set' while Patty Smith waits to 'spike' the ball to the opposing team. The volleyball members were the Mt. Empire District Champions holding a 9-3 record for the year. These girls were also second place winners in the tournaments that took place in pre-season matchups. VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD Bland vs. Ml. Rogers 15-2. 15-5 Independence 15-13, 15-3 Floyd 15-13 15-9 Ft. Chiswell 15-10. 15-10 Rocky Gap 15-0. 15-5 Shawsville 15-8, 15-1 Auburn 5-7. 15-0 Fries 15-1. 15-11 WON-8 LOST-O BOTTOM — FRONT ROW: Keith Conley, Barry Dillow, Ben Dillow, Jeff Dodson, Ryland Wade, Den- nis Keen. Eugene Lambert, Chris Tickle, Rick Keen. BACK ROW: Lonnie Clemons, Eric Ellison, Tim Neal, Geoff Fanning, Steve Cox, Bruce Shelton, Jeff Cox, Steven Fanning, Ronnie Dillow, Ronnie Cle- mons. With no home field and adverse weather conditions the team had an uphill battle. Bland BASEBALL 2 SCOREBOARD Rich Valley 11 Bland 10 Carroll County 6 Bland 0 Carroll County 10 Bland 11 Ft. Chiswell 13 Bland 5 Shawsville 11 Bland 0 Auburn 21 Bland 9 Ft. Chiswell 5 Bland 2 Independence 7 Bland 3 Independence 5 Bland 6 Rocky Gap 7 Bland 5 Rocky Gap 7 Bland 2 Auburn 15 Bland 2 Floyd 4 Bland 2 Floyd 0 Bland 2 Fries 4 Bland 7 Fries 3 Bland 6 Shawsville 2 WON-5 LOST-12 Volleyball Baseball — 95 Defense! The 1984-85 Bland High Cheerleaders seemed to be yelling, chanting and screaming, 'Defense!', ‘Let's Get Fired Up!'and Go Rock- ets!', starting with the girls season in August through the boys season, ending in February. After summer camp and practices, the girls were ready for their first game. With seven completely new cheerleaders, nervousness and stage fright were to be expected, although new uniforms did help out. Cheerleaders marched in the Wythville and Bluefield Christmas Parades, perfected and performed floor cheers, and topped off Home- coming with a pom pon routine. Praises throughout the season made the hard work and new uniforms worthwhile. TOP: Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders per- form pom pon routine during the pep rally. CEN- TER: Cheerleaders march at the Wythville Christ- mas Parade. BOTTOM: VARSITY CHEERLEADERS, BOTTOM ROW: Kitten Richardson, Angie Thomp- son, and Denise Umbarger. CENTER ROW: Angela Strock, Teresa Richardson, and Debbie Warden. TOP: Shawna Carr, Captain. 96 — Cheerleaders TOP LEFT: J. V. CHEERLEADERS, BOTTOM ROW: Lam Lindamood, Carla Pauley, Dawn Dillow. TOP ROW: Sarah Newberry, Karen Strock: Tammi Haga, Captain. ABOVE: Grand finale of the pom pon routine. Sarah Newberry, Lana Lindamood. Dawn Dillow. BELOW: An- gela Strock, Denise Umbarger. Angie Thompson, Debbie Warden, Teresa Richardson, Kitten Richardson, Shawna Carr, Sarah Newberry Karen Strock, Dawn Dillow, Lana Lindamood, Carla Pauley Tammi Haga. BOTTOM LEFT: Denise Umbarger, Teresa Richardson, Kitten Richard- son, Shawna Carr. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dawn Dillow, Lana Lindamood, Carla Pauley, Sarah Newberry Tammi Haga. Cheerleaders — 97 TOP LEFT: Everyone races to block Carla's toss, Tammy Mustard, Carla Pauley. TOP RIGHT: J. V. GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: Char- min Gravley, Tammy Davis, Tammy Mustard, Carla Pauley, Roberta Kegley, Issis Umbarger, Karen Strock, Lisa Gravley, Sarah Strock, Kathy Kidd, Manager. CENTER: Karen Strock struggles tor the ball in a pack of Bland Rockettes and Independence Devils. Charmin Gravley (16) is ready to give assistance. BOTTOM LEFT: Kim Crabtree shoots high above Independence opponent. BOTTOM RIGHT: Issis Umbarger goes high to se- cure her teams control of the ball. GIRLS JV SCOREBOARD Bland 29 Mt. Rogers 13 Bland 2d Auburn 48 Bland 05 Shawsville 27 Bland 07 Fries 28 Bland 18 Rocky Gap 09 Bland 11 Floyd 35 Bland 16 Ft. Chiswell 44 Bland 17 Galax 33 Bland 23 Independence 31 Bland 17 Rich Valley 29 Bland 32 Mt. Rogers 23 Bland 22 Rocky Gap 04 Bland 26 Auburn 38 Bland 15 Shawsville 25 Bland 25 Floyd 50 Bland 11 Ft. Chiswell 24 Bland 18 Fries 21 Bland 24 Galax 33 Bland 14 Rich Valley 17 Bland 25 Independence 40 Won - 4 Lost - 16 98 - Girls l.V. Basketball New Faces New feces on end off the court began the bell seeson. Both JV end Versify teems hed to breek in new coeches. Mr. Robin Thecker be- gen his first yeer et Blend coeching JV girls. Heving lost most of the sterting teem to Varsi- ty, he wes feced with the tesk of beginning scretch. Versify pleyers heerd of their new coech only e few deys before school opened. Mr. Gery Collins moved up to Versity coech end found veteren pleyers who were quick end eccurete. Both teems pleyed well but the com- petition wes too stiff. A county end district scoring record held by Connie Smith of Blend wes shettered by Alice Neel of Rocky Gep when she broke ell previous records to creete e stete record of 2288 points. For the second yeer Petty Smith wes nemed to All-District Teem. TOP: Petty Smith comes to e belt when she receives a fast bell. CENTER: Varsity team keeps in shape with pregame warm-up drills. BOTTOM — VARSITY GIRLS — BOTTOM: Teresa Richardson, Becky Urn- barger. LEFT SIDE TO TOP: Sherri Wimmer, La- Moore Muncy, Samantha Hylton CENTER: Patty Smith, Coach Gary Collins RIGHT SIDE TO TOP: Tammi Haga, Jeri Lyn Mustard, Tracy Kegley GIRL'S VARSITY SCOREBOARD Bland 81 Mt. Rogers 23 Blend 45 Rocky Gap 46 Blend 48 Auburn 44 Blend 36 Shawsville 47 Blend 35 Floyd 64 Blend 42 Ft. Chiswell 43 Bland 48 Galax 56 Bland 46 Independence 50 Bland 27 Rich Valley 68 Bland 87 Mt. Rogers 34 Bland 40 Rocky Gap 45 Bland 41 Auburn 51 Bland 58 Fries 37 Bland 38 Shawsville 45 Bland 51 Floyd 73 Bland 45 Ft. Chiswell 31 Bland 64 Fries 24 Bland 51 Galax 77 Bland 32 Rich Valley 67 Bland 52 Independence 48 Tournament Bland 43 Galax 69 Won — 6 Lost — 13 Girls Varsity Basketball — 99 TOP LEFT: Bob Hylton goes for two points. ABOVE: Glen Eaton and Michael Hounshell fight against the Blue Devils. TOP RIGHT: Ritchie Havens goes for a lay up. BOTTOM RIGHT: J.V. BASKETBALL TEAM. KNEELING: Bob Hylton, Andy Putnam, Brian Townley, Bodie Miller, Alan Massey. STANDING: Ritchie Havens, Anthony Cox, Tim Thompson, Mark Guster, Steven Fanning, Michael Hounshell. Man- ager: Robert Lambert. SCOREBOARD Bland 34 Shawsville 42 Bland 34 Independence 36 Bland 58 Rich Valley 48 Bland 39 Fort Chiswell 40 Bland 46 Galax 53 Bland 37 Fries 25 Bland 36 Rocky Gap 33 Bland 50 Auburn 30 Bland 25 Floyd 49 Bland 41 Independence 49 Bland 44 Fort Chiswell 50 Bland 63 Rich Valley 46 Bland 35 Shawsville 51 Bland 53 Mt. Rogers 31 Bland 51 Fries 36 Bland 47 Auburn 44 Bland 51 Rocky Gap 30 Bland 60 Mt. Rogers 38 Bland 36 Galax 35 Bland 45 Floyd 47 WON 11 LOST 9 100 — J.V Basketball Do Your Best! Competition in '84-85 basketball had its ups and downs. The Junior Varsity team had a good season, and a new coach, Mr. Richard Havens. Practices had to be virtually fought for — the heavily scheduled gym was used by the 8th grade, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Bas- ketball teams, Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleaders and the girls volleyball team, all at the same time. Although it was a hectic and tight schedule, everyone survived. The Varsity Rockets, coached by Mr. Gary Collins, had a rough season. Starting out with 12 team members, they finished the season with eight. Although their record was 2-18 overall, the coach and the players did their best. TOP: VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. KNEELING: Gene Lambert, Arnie Wimmer, Matt Harman, Barry Dillow, Ben Dillow. STANDING: William Davis, Shaunn Neel, Kenny Froy, Jeff Cox, Stephen Fogle- song. CENTER LEFT: Matt Harman on the go. CEN- TER RIGHT: Richard Turner shoots a foul shot. BOTTOM LEFT: Jimmy Brown after taking a jump shot. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kenny Froy up for two. SCOREBOARD Bland 53 Shawsville 70 Bland 47 Independence 55 Bland 70 Rich Valley 75 Bland 49 Fort Chiswell 67 Bland 40 Galax 66 Bland 51 Fries 33 Bland 29 Rocky Gap 72 Bland 50 Auburn 73 Bland 54 Floyd 91 Bland 29 Independence 54 Bland 43 Fort Chiswell 65 Bland 52 Rich Valley 77 Bland 55 Shawsville 88 Bland 46 Mt. Rogers 53 Bland 42 Fries 54 Bland 53 Auburn 63 Bland 48 Rocky Gap 67 Bland 82 Mt. Rogers 62 Bland 51 Galax 71 Bland 52 Floyd 79 WON 2 LOST 18 Varsity Basketball — 101 First Turn at Boards Successful Optimism and enthusiasm go hand in hand to create success. These twelve eager young players possessed those qualities and with the guidance of Coach Robin Thacker they prac- ticed with real. Determined to give it their best they fought through tough situations to come out victorious in a winning season. Not only was this the first time at the backboards for the eighth grade team, it was the first time at BHS for Coach Robin Thacker. The team sported one team member from the seventh grade — John Michael Mustard. Sports, whether basketball, tennis, volley- ball or baseball, played an important part in the lives of BHS students and their communi- ty SCOREBOARD Bland 40 Shawsville 29 Bland 30 Independence 31 Bland 36 Ft. Chiswell 20 Bland 40 Galax 33 Bland 30 Fries 27 Bland 27 Rocky Gap 23 Bland 40 Auburn 24 Bland 30 Floyd 37 Bland 29 Independence 36 Bland 38 Ft. Chiswell 28 Bland 39 Shawsville 22 Bland 45 Fries 30 Bland 37 Auburn 19 Bland 37 Rocky Gap 27 Bland 33 Galax 30 Bland 29 Floyd 45 WON 12 LOST 4 TOP LEFT: Happy Dillow maneuvers the ball away from Shawsville while teammate Mike Nelson sets a screen. TOP RIGHT: Aaron Newberry goes to the hoop by outdistancing Shawsville opponent. CEN- TER: In the face of defense Gary Blankenship tries for a field goal. BOTTOM RIGHT - 8TH GRADE TEAM — KNEELING: Rusty Warden. Aaron New- berry, Mike Fanning, Robbie Waddle, John Michael Mustard. STANDING: Brian Duncan — manager. Todd Harden. Randy Dillow. Mike Nelson, Gary Blankenship. Kevin Cot. Chip Bird, Shawn Nelson, Coach Robin Thacker. 102 - Bth Grade Boys B.B TOP LEFT: Allen Massey. TOP CENTER: Shaunn Neel. TOP RIGHT: Patty Smith. CENTER LEFT: LaMoore Muncy battles with Alice Neal. CENTER: Debbie Warden. BOTTOM LEFT: Angela St rock. Shawna Carr and Debbie Warden. BOTTOM RIGHT: Patty Smith, Debbie Warden, Joanne Mata. Sports Candids — 103 VOLLEYBALL Bland 15 Ft. Chiswell 11 5 15 14 17 Bland 15 Rocky Gap 3 4 15 15 13 Bland 6 Galax 15 15 7 11 15 Bland 15 Fries 10 15 6 Bland 7 Floyd 15 7 15 Bland 9 Independence 15 9 15 Bland 15 Mt. Rogers 3 15 2 WON-8 LOST-9 TOP LEFT: Is this ballet or volleyball? Joanne Maty. Katrina Lilly, Becky Umbarger. TOP BIGHT: That's the way to bump' — Donna Warden, Karen Strock. Debbie Warden, Marci Newberry. CENTER — 1985 VOLLEYBALL TEAM - KNEELING: Karen Strock. Donna Warden. STANDING: Regina Groseclose, Becky Umbarger. Katrina Lilly Joanne Matz. Patty Smith, Marci Newberry, Debbie Warden. Teresa Richardson. BOTTOM LEFT: Patty Smith pops one across to opponent. BOTTOM RIGHT: Debbie War- den watches Joanne Matz pound the ball to Galax. 104 - volleyball Spikes and Shutters What goes up and straight down in front of opponents? Patty Smith's volleyball spike, of course! Only four of the 1985 team were veterans and eight of the ten were seniors. With Patty on the front line to receive the set and spike, and Joanne Matz dominating the back row, the team looked very impressive. However, their lack of experience cost them a winning season. Coaching the girls was new- comer, Mr. Robin Thacker. The candid camera continued its rounds to capture scenes of 1985. TOP: Angie Thompson concentrates on a tough math assignment. CENTER: Michael Martin por- trays Mark Twain for grades 4-12. BOTTOM LEFT: Senior English — Stina Roseberry, Chuck Turner, Jimmy Barker, Ronnie Dillow, Sandy Smith, Regina Groseclose, Shirley Dillow. BOTTOM RIGHT: For those who think Mr. Beamer only shows movies, here's proof that he does teach! Candids — 105 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. We congratulate you as you graduate and go on to young adulthood. May all your dreams come true and your ambitions be fulfilled. A First Virginia Banker can help you plan a healthy and profitable future. We believe in our community and in YOU. Member FDIC and FRS Bland, Virginia Rocky Gap, Virginia 106 - Ads WYTHE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES 710 West Ridge Rd. Wytheville, VA 24382 (703) 228-2191 No One Tells You CIjp Mant) jftksSenger Ads - 107 DIAL 228-3108 D. WADE PETERSON. PRESIDENT PETERSDN FORD, INC. Sate. S' 1135 E. 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Telephone (703) 688-4357 Route 1, Box 2G Emergency Bastian, VA 24314 (703) 228-3361 PEN-BOB RESTAURANT 1-77 81 Exit 23 715 Chapman Rd., Wytheville, VA Home Cooked Meals Family Restaurant Wine Beer Sunday-Wednesday 6 am to 10 pm Thursday-Saturday 6 am to 11 pm CROWEGY REALTY COMPANY REALTOR® Robert G. Crowegy, Jr., Realtor Chapman Road at Interstate Exit 23 P.O. Box 107 Wytheville, VA 24382 SEARS Wythe Shopping Plaza Your Appliance Headquarters Phone: 228-3123 FOWLKES MACHINE CO., INC. Authorized SPER Y NEW HGLLAfND KUBOTA Farm Equipment Cassel Road — 228-2513 Wytheville, Va. 24382 BILL WILLIAMSON INTERSTATE MOTOR LODGE, Agent INC. Wythe Shopping Plaza Wytheville, Va. 24382 42 Units Phone (703) 228-8618 Phone: 228-4191 Res: 228-5947 1-77 81 705 Chapman Rd. § [■ NATIONWIDE Exit 23 Wytheville, Va. 11 INSURANCE Nationwide is on your Side Ads - 121 (703) 228-5361 Charlie’s Radiator Pipe Shop Congratulations Class of '85 BLAND SPORTSWEAR PIPES MADE INSTALLED COMPLETE RADIATOR WORK Bland, Virginia CHARLIE SMITH US 11 WEST Owner WYTHEVILLE, VA 24382 Phone: 688-3224 . Compliments of BLESSING BROTHERS INC. LEMONS’ JEWELRY Poultry, Eggs, Cheese, Meats Phone 688-3844 “Your Complete Diamond Store” Box 87 Bastian, VA 24314 KINCER MILLER HARDWARE Serving Bland County D AND H FORD SMU 1926 TRACTOR SALES INC. Hardware — Sporting Goods — Musical Merchandise Wythevitle, VA 11 Wytheville, Va. 24382 228-3178 MMHHiNIIIS PATS BEAUTY SALON THE FAMILY GAME ROOM Pat Turner — Owner A 688-4211 LJ Bland, VA 24315 Carl Vinia Davis Owner Corner of Main Street Bland, VA | 122 - Ms = 4eroquip AEROQUIP CORPORATION Wytheville Plant Engineered Rubber Products PO. Box 213, Route 1 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Best Wishes It's Cheaper Our Way Backhoe Work Residential i? Commercial Grading Star Rt. Box 75 Dublin. VA Septic Systems Pond Digging Silage Pits Water Lines ° Basements Gravel Phone (703) 228-4640 R. DAVIS EXCAVATING • Grade Work • Land Cleared • Driveways Dynamite Work •Fill Dirt Ms - 123 s Housemans Gulf Service 24 Hr. Service IlLl 1 11 Si E Guy Houseman. Prop. vtHJltI Wrecker Service V y Main Sixth Streets Garage Phone 228-3274 Phone 228-4114 Wytheville. Va. SERVICE GAS CO., INC. Heating Oils Burner Service 228-5568 228-5569 Wytheville, VA DAVID T. WILSON, D.D.S. P.0. Box 338 Wytheville, VA 24382 (703) 228-8571 Booster DR. J. W. WILLIS REED CREEK MILLING Box 326 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 WYTHE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Lumber — Building Material Manufacturers of Wood Products Phone: 228-2401 Wytheville, Virginia Compliments of SHUFFELBARGER’S STORE Bastian, Virginia Congratulations Class of 1984 SMITHS LEE-HI AUTO PARTS U.S. Route 11, West Wytheville, Virginia 24382 24 Hour Wrecker Service Phone: 228-3931 or 228-3912 ATKINS TIRE BATTERY SERVICE W. T. ATKINS, JR„ Owner Delta Tires Passenger Trucks Tractor Douglas Batteries Recharging North — 1st Street Phone 228-4161 Wytheville, Virginia HEATH OIL SERVICE U n 10 n Wytheville, VA “Union 76 Distributor” JOHN’S BEAUTY SHOP Complete Hair Care Phone: 688-4232 Bastain, Virginia JOHNSON’S AAA MOTEL W. Lee Highway 228-4812 RED WING redwing M0DoetroNr?H0E c uAtc SIOKE 279 West Main Wytheville, VA RIDER’S GROCERY 1190 West Monroe Wytheville, VA 24392 MONTGOMERY WARD Wytheville, VA Please Call 228-5454 Let us order for you! ■ WYTHEVILLE ■ || MUSIC ’ ■center ‘Come to Music — Come to Wythe Music Center- 155 West Mam Street Phone Wytheville, Virginia 24382 703 228-7325 124 - Ads Index Academics — 8192 ADS - 105123 Agee, Detria — 55 Alexander, Donna — 18, 36, 78 Armstrong, Angela — 52 Art Club - 77 Asbury, Jamie — 48, 49 Asbury, Karen — 29, 78 Asbury Marcie — 36, 70, 79 Atwell, Angela - 42, 70, 78, 80 Austin, Paula — 36, 74 Ayers, Louis — 59 Band — 72 Bane. Carolyn — 60, 74 Bane, Melissa — 15, 27, 29 Barker, James - 13, 16, 28, 29. 71, 74 Barlow, Jackie — 13, 50 Baseball — 95 Baxley, Amanda — 13, 45, 48, 49, 78 Baxley, Everett - 13. 36, 70 Baxley, Julie — 48 Beamer, Fred — 39, 60 Bell, Tommy — 52 Bernard, Jeannette — 51 Beta — 66, 67 Binns, Wendy — 42, 70 Bird, Becky — 52 Bird, Chip - 45, 102 Bird, Christine — 16. 45, 60, 77 Bird, Rusty — 49 Bird, Tommy — 18, 42, 60 Bird, Violet - 58 Bivens, Harold — 59 Blankenship, Amanda — 57 Blankenship, Gary — 45, 76, 102 Blankenship, Helen — 10. 58 Blankenship, Jeremy — 54 Blankenship, William — 57 Blevins, Angie — 39, 73, 78 Blevins, Cindy — 10, 52 Blevins, Jimmy — 45 Blevins, Junior — 45, 76 Blevins, Lola — 29 Blevins, Tammy — 14, 29 Boardwine, Bobby — 52 Boardwine, Doug — 48, 49 Boardwine, Kim — 36, 73, 75, 78 Bogle, Phillip — 39 Bowen, Tiffany - 4, 22, 45, 72 Bowles, Chris — 53 Braithwaite, David — 11, 16, 28, 29, 74 Brewster, Tom — 42, 76, 80 Bridges, Beth — 55 Britton, Laura — 39, 70 Brooks, Eric — 55 Brown, Allen — 54 Brown, Amanda — 57 Brown, Jimmy - 13, 16, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, 69. 71 Brown, Robbie — 49, 51 Brown, Tina — 51 Bruce, Joyce — 45 Brunk, Jeffrey — 57 Brunk, Matthew — 56 Brunk, Rebecca — 54 Burcham, Tania — 26, 27, 29, 70, 75, 78 Burge, Paul — 59 Burton, Billy - 42, 72, 76 Burton, Charles — 54 Burton, Heather — 52 Burton, Sheree — 53 Bus Drivers — 59 Carlson, Gretchen - 4, 13, 29, 66, 70, 75, 80. 84 Carlson, Karin - 13, 36, 66. 75, 84, 85 Carr, Shawna - 13. 19, 22, 23. 27, 29. 66, 70, 79, 80. 84, 85, 96 Carroll, Sonja — 45, 77 Carter, Angela — 55 Cassell, Alan - 13, 48, 49 Cassell, Joyce — 58 Chandler, Chad - 48. 49 Chandler, David —51 Cheerleaders — 96-97 Chewning, Jamie — 42, 76 Chewning, Mary Jane — 57 Chewning, Pam — 50 Chewning, Sonya — 45, 77 Chorus — 73 Clemons, Lonnie — 29, 74, 77, 95 Clemons, Randy — 51 Clemons, Ronnie — 76, 95 Cochran, Beth — 58 Cochran. Mary Ann — 95 Collins, Gary - 16, 45, 99 Community Life — 64 Conley, Daniel — 39, 70, 77. 80 Conley, James — 55 Conley, Keith - 39, 76, 77, 95 Corder, Charles — 11, 56 Corder, Patricia — 53 Cox, Anthony — 39, 75, 76, 100 Cox, Dreama — 29, 69, 80 Cox, Jeff - 36. 70, 75, 76, 77, 95, 101 Cox, Kaye — 95 Cox, Kevin - 45, 76, 102 Cox, Steve — 20, 95 Crabtree, Bill - 11, 60, 76 Crabtree. Cindy - 4, 22, 39. 67, 71, 76, 78 Crabtree, Kim — 45, 46, 78 Cregar, Junior — 59 Dalton, Angela — 11, 52 Dalton, David — 39, 76 Dalton, Jena — 52 DAR - 84 Davis, Amber — 57 Davis, Benjamin — 57 Davis, Billy — 54 Davis, Bradley — 13, 42, 76. 80 Davis, Brent — 51 Davis, Emory — 11, 55 Davis, Freda — 42 Davis, Glenn — 39, 77 Davis, Greg — 29, 74, 76 Davis, Lisa — 39, 72, 78 Davis, Pam — 36, 66 Davis, Rachel — 53 Davis, Robert — 22, 23, 55 Davis, Robert Allen — 52 Davis, Tammy — 13, 15, 46, 78, 98 Davis, Timmy — 8, 9, 36, 74 Davis. Wayne — 42, 71, 76 Davis, William — 101 Dehart, Angela - 4. 8, 9, 18, 39, 73, 78, 80 Dehart, Duane — 46, 76 Dehart, Susan — 58 Dent, Kevin — 51 Dent, Sammy — 53 Dent, Tony — 43 Dewilde, Connie — 13, 58 Dewilde, Joe (Butch) — 36 Dillow, Barry - 13. 16, 19, 36. 77, 95, 101 Dillow, Ben - 19, 28, 37, 70. 76, 79, 95, 101 Dillow. Brad — 43, 70. 77 Dillow, Brook — 13, 54 Dillow. Chris — 13, 49 Dillow, Dawn - 19, 22. 23, 43. 70, 78, 79, 80, 97 Dillow, Ginger — 52 Dillow, John — 29, 75 Dillow, Kristina — 55 Dillow. Michael — 52 Dillow, Pam - 43, 67, 70, 78 Dillow, Randy - 46, 76, 102 Dillow, Ronnie - 29, 75, 76. 95 Dillow, Shirley — 88 Dillow, Tawny — 55 Dodson, Jeffrey — 39, 67, 70, 76, 95 Dotson, Casey — 56 Dotson. Maria — 57 Dotson, Toby — 52 Dramatics — 75 Drummond, Amy — 40, 70, 73. 78 Duncan, Brian — 46, 76, 102 Duncan, Jimmy — 52 Duncan, Leslie — 46, 72 Dunn, Jamie — 57 Eaton, Glenn — 40, 76 Eaton, Justin — 54 Echo Staff - 69 Echols, Mary — 48, 49 Eighth Grade — 4547 Ellison. Eric — 95 Ellison, Linda - 94, 95 Ellison, Sue — 58 Etter, Roger — 37, 38 Faculty — 60, 61 Fanning, Geoff — 95 Fanning, Michael — 13, 46. 76. 102 Fanning, Stephen — 22. 40. 76, 95, 100 Farley, Kandi — 52 Farley, Todd — 56 Farlow. Douglas — 30, 74 Farmer. Oma — 11, 58 Faulkner, Aaron — 55 Faulkner, Eric — 13, 50 Faulkner, Janet — 61, 66, 68 Faulkner, Ricky — 37 FBLA - 70 Ferguson. Tanya — 52 FFA - 76 FHA - 78 Fields, Ronnie — 43 Fifth Grade - 52 First Grade — 56 Flag Girls - 12 Foglesong, Maria — 43, 67, 68, 78 Foglesong, Steven — 17, 37, 66. 101 Foltz, David — 61 Fore, Brian — 48, 49 Fore, Kevin - 43. 76, 79 Fourth Grade — 53 Frazier, William — 48. 49 French Club — 79 French, Gene — 40 French, Vickie - 43, 71, 78 Freshmen — 42-44 Froy, Kenny — 13, 37, 75, 101 Fulford, Barry — 46. 76 Fulford. Tina - 14, 27, 30, 78 125 - Index Gamble. Nancy — 61. 67 Gibson. Mary — 53 Goins. Stephanie — 53 Good Citizenship — 85 Gordon. Bradley — 54 Graduation '84 — 83 Graham. Cheryl — 46 Graham. Jimmy — 48. 49 Graham. Mark — 54 Gravley, Charmin — 46. 78. 98 Gravley. Lisa — 40. 67. 78. 98 Green. Karen — 61 Green. Sandra — 16. 61 Greever. Jennifer — 15. 46. 78 Greever, Mary — 42. 61. 71 Groseclose. Darcy — 9. 43. 68. 70. 71. 78. 80 Groseclose. Patrick — 67, 76. 79 Groseclose. Regina — 4. 9. 13. 17, 26. 30, 66. 80 Gusler. Mark — 9. 43. 76. 100 Gusler. Rita - 37. 70. 75. 77. 78 Guthrie. Barbara — 39. 61 Guthrie. Barry — 61 Guthrie. Beau — 46. 72 Guthrie, Gmny — 13, 49. 51 Guthrie. Heidi — 55 Haga. Amy — 48. 49 Haga. Tammi — 40. 67, 70. 71. 78. 79. 80. 84. Hale. Bobby - 43 Hall. Aaron — 56 Hall. Brian - 48. 49 Hall. Cheryl - 52 Hall. Crystal - 13. 54 Hall. Jason — 52 Hall. Tracy — 53 Hamblin. Helen - 27, 30, 70, 78. 79, 80 Hamblin. Mark — 16, 43, 76. 78 Hamblin. Rita — 49. 51 Hancock. Jason — 57 Hanshew. Becky — 9. 37, 74 Hanshew, Lorin — 46. 76 Harden, Amanda — 51 Harden. Norma — 30. 73 Harden, Jimmy — 37 Harden. Pamela — 53 Harden. Todd - 46. 76. 102 Harman. Matt - 30, 71, 74. 76. 101 Hamer, Sue — 59 Harris, Charlotte — 16, 30. 78 Havens. Rachel — 10, 48. 49 Havens. Richard — 60 Havens. Ritchie - 10, 22. 42. 43, 67. 100 Havens. Russell — 43. 76 Havens, Shannon — 54 Hilltop News Staff — 68 Hobbs. Bobbie — 54 Homecoming — 47 Honaker. Rae Lee — 16. 61 Honors — 84-85 Hoosier. Bradley — 54 Hounshell. Mike - 43. 70, 100 Hounshell, Tina — 52 Hull, Thomas — 56 Hylton, Bob - 17, 39. 40. 70. 75, 100 Hylton, Samantha — 40. 75. 78, 99 Johnston, Casey — 57 Johnston, Gayle — 86 Johnston, Tina — 13, 50 Juniors — 36-38 Junior-Senior Prom — 20-21 Karpenski. Sarah - 40. 73, 76. 80 Keen. Dennis - 11. 37, 76, 77, 95 Keen. Rick - 11. 26. 75, 95 Kegley, Clinton — 13, 50 Kegley. Jessie — 36, 61. 68 Kegley. Roberta - 4, 22, 23, 42. 43. 67, 68. 70. 71, 78, 79. 98 Kegley. Tracy - 12. 15, 22. 36, 37, 66. 68. 69, 70. 71, 79. 85. 94. 99 Kent. Angela — 52 Kidd. Kathy - 46. 78, 98 Kidd. Stacey — 55 Kincaid, Jeff — 30, 74 Kincaid, Vickie — 95 Kindergarten — 57 King. Allison — 50 King, Annette — 30, 75, 77 King, Billy — 37, 76 King. Crystal — 55 King. David — 50 69. 70, King. Denise — 40. 78 King. Dusty — 48. 49 King. Eugene — 48. 49 King. Idette — 40. 78 King. Kevin — 23, 55 King. Ronnie — 43. 76 King, Rusty — 40. 76 King. Sammy — 30, 77 King. Shannon — 43, 76 King. Sue — 13, 55 91 ■ 99 Lafferty, Glen - 46. 76 Lafferty, Larry — 43. 46. 78 Lafferty. Mike — 78 Lakey, Deana — 43 Lambert. Brian — 56 Lambert. David — 54 Lambert, Donna — 48. 49 Lambert, Gene — 9, 37, 66. 70, 95, 101 Lambert. Jennie — 55 Lambert, Joanie — 54 Lambert, Jody — 56 Lambert, Rita — 94 Lambert, Robert - 9, 42, 43, 67, 70, 100 Lambert, Sammy — 37 Lambert, Scott — 43 Lang. Terry — 46 Lester, Teresa — 51 Library Club — 80 Lilly. Katrina - 14, 15, 16, 27, 28. 30. 66. 68, 69. 78. 80, 85 Lmdamood. Lana - 11, 19, 22, 23. 42, 43, 70, 78, 79. 80. 97 Lintecum, Gary — 49 Little Miss Bland Co. —17 Looney, Tonya — 48. 49 Lucas, Mark — 54 Lunchroom Workers — 59 Mabe, Kay - 10, 36, 61 Mallory. Rebecca — 13, 53 Martin. Terry — 16. 40 Massey. Allen — 40, 100 Matz. Joanne - 12, 13. 22. 27. 30, 66. 68. 69, 70, 73, 75, 80. 84, 85 May, Keith - 30, 74 McGrady. Cindy — 55 McGrady, Gwen — 52 McGrady. Shannon — 46. 78 McPeak. Michael — 10, 57 Meade. Bryan — 54 Meadows. Barbara — 51 Meadows. P J. — 54 Meadows. Jerome — 48, 49 Meadows. Kelly — 57 Meadows. Rusty — 52 Melvin. Becky - 17. 22, 24, 37, 66. 70. 79, 84. 85 Melvin. Jon —41, 43. 76 Melvin, Mary — 13. 59 Melvin. Mike — 30 Miller, Bodie - 9. 40. 76. 100 Miller, Delisa — 15, 74 Miller, Eric — 54 Miller. June — 56 Miller, Margaret — 59 Miller. Teresa — 37, 78, 79 Millirons, Janet — 44. 70, 78, 80 Miss Bland County — 14 Miss Echo — 22, 23 Mitchell. Sandy — 46 Mitchell. Steven — 8, 9, 40, 76 Mitchem, Angel — 55 Mitchem. Jason — 54 Mitchem, Miracle — 49. 51 Morehead. Bobby — 40 Morehead. Chad — 55 Morehead. Dayton — 46. 76 Morehead. Laura — 40. 73 Morehead. Lisa — 30, 66, 77 Morehead. Melanie — 18, 37. 70, 78 Morehead. Mike — 71, 75. 77 Morehead. Packy — 30 Morehead. Robert — 54 Morehead, Todd — 46, 76 Muncy. Charlie — 59 Muncy. Heath — 46. 75 Muncy, LaMoore — 40, 67, 71, 79, 99 Muncy, Lyle — 40, 67, 70. 72 Muncy. Michael Allen — 56 Munsey. Betty - 16, 22, 61, 78 Munsey, Michael — 56 Munsey, Mitch — 13, 16, 30, 76 Munsey. Rachael — 56 Munsey, Travis — 50 Mustard, Gary — 37, 74 Mustard. Jeri Lyn — 37. 66, 75, 79. 80. 84, 99 Mustard, John Michael — 48. 49, 102 Mustard. Leanna — 37, 70, 73, 75, 80 Mustard. Tammy — 40. 70, 78, 79, 98 Mustard. Terry — 37 Mutter. David — 40 Mutter, Patty - 51 Nash. Henry — 48 Neal, Chester — 55 Neal. Tim — 95 Neel, Lori - 9, 26, 27, 30. 66. 78, 79, 84, 85 Neel. Shaunn — 101 Nelson, Lori — 40, 67, 84 Nelson, Mike - 8, 9, 22, 46. 72, 102 Nelson, Patricia — 47, 78 Nelson, Sandra — 55 Nelson, Shawn — 47. 72, 102 Newberry, Aaron — 9, 45, 47, 72, 102 Newberry, Allan — 48, 49 Newberry, April — 48 Newberry, Elizabeth — 18, 61, 69 Newberry, Jon Michael — 57 Newberry. Marci - 13, 15, 27. 30, 31, 66. 68. 69, 70. 71, 75, 77. 80 Newberry, Mathew — 53 Newberry, Norma — 13, 52 Newberry, Regina — 59 Newberry, Sarah - 9, 19, 44, 67. 68, 72, 78, 79, 97 Newberry, Stuart — 55 Nunley, Jimmy — 30, 70, 75, 76 Office Workers — 12 Parker. James — 41, 76 Parker. Wendell - 37, 38 Parmenter, Smokey — 56 126 — Index Parris, Regina — 41, 78 Pauley, Carla - 41, 67, 70, 75, 78, 80, 97, 98 Pauley, Evelyn — 47 Pauley Holly - 13, 57 Pauley Julie - 22, 23, 47, 70, 86 Pauley Kevin — 13, 53 Pauley Misty — 55 Penley, Becky — 56 Penley, Brenda — 59 Penley, Bridgette — 13, 53 Perkins, Brian — 9, 37, 79 Perkins, Lori - 9, 22, 23, 47, 72. 78 Perkins, Michael — 30, 74. 76 Pettrey, Wendi - 17, 48. 49 Phipps, Dian — 11, 58 Pike, Brenda — 59 Pike, Hope — 52 Pike, Jimmy — 56 Powers, Margie — 48. 49 Price, Eddie - 37, 66, 76 Pruitt, Casie — 57 Pruitt. Dawn - 41, 67, 71, 78 Putnam, Andy — 44, 76, 100 Putnam, Joe — 53 Putnam, Tina — 22, 24, 37, 70 Ramsey Billy — 38 Ramsey Regina — 38 Remmes, Susan — 4, 47, 71, 78, 80 Repass. Robin — 58 Reynolds, Katherine — 13, 57 Richardson. Donna — 41, 78 Richardson, Kitten - 15, 19, 22, 24. 27, 30, 75, 78. 96 Richardson, Melissa — 56 Richardson, Molly — 53 Richardson, Teresa - 8, 9, 13, 14. 15, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 66. 68. 75, 78, 80. 94, 95, 96, 99 Robinette, Charlotte — 47 Robinette, Jeffrey — 44, 76 Robinson, Terri — 58 Romano, Nathan — 13. 53 Romano, Rae — 13, 57 Roseberry, Stina — 4, 30, 74, 78 Roseberry T.J. - 9, 16, 36. 38, 75, 77 Rowe, Diane — 18, 61, 79 Safety Patrol — 49 Sage. Steven — 47 Sarver, Doug — 59 Sarver, Mike — 59 Sarver, Thelma Sue — 41, 70. 73 Sarver, Vickie — 14, 47 SCA Council — 71 Schepers, Christina — 55 Schepers, John — 57 Schoenthal, Gerhard - 9. 44. 67, 72 Schoenthal, Marshall — 49. 50 Scott, Becky - 13, 54 Scott, Jacob - 13, 57 Scott, Jan — 53 Second Grade — 54 Seniors — 29-32 Senior Directory — 34-35 Seventh Grade — 48, 49 Sexton, Robert — 53 Shelor, Mechelle — 52 Shelton, Bruce - 30, 66, 70, 79, 95 Shelton, Carrie — 41, 67 Shelton, Ernie - 13, 41, 72, 76, 77 Shewey, Kathleen — 53 Shewey, Kellen — 56 Shewey Sarah — 56 Shewey Sheri — 50 Simmons, Debbie — 30. 74 Simmons, John — 50 Simmons, Sammy — 47, 77 Simmons, Travis — 53 Simms, Amie — 55 Simms, Jennifer — 51 Sink, Brandon — 56 Sink, Leon — 39, 41 Sink, Tresila — 48, 49 Sixth Grade Section A — 50 Sixth Grade Section B — 51 Smith, Heather - 17, 49 Smith, Patrick — 50 Smith, Patty - 16, 26, 27, 30. 66. 71, 78, 79, 85, 94, 95, 99 Smith, Sandy — 9, 30, 78 Smith, Sue — 94, 95 Smith, Tonya — 47, 72, 80 Snow Queen and King — 8 Society of Distinguished American High School Students — 85 Sophomores — 39-41 Sparks, Jimmy — 55 Spivey, Richard — 47, 76 Spivey, Tammy — 44. 70, 78 Stafford, Jason — 53 Stafford, Jennifer - 44. 67, 68, 78, 79 Stafford, John — 47, 76 Steffey, Todd - 42 Stockner, Nancy — 58 Stoots, Sammy — 30. 76 Stowers, Angela — 52 Stowers, Cathy — 11, 30 Stowers, Patricia — 51 Strock, Angela - 9, 13, 38, 70, 77, 78, 96 Strock, David — 49 Strock, Eric - 41, 67, 76. 79 Strock, Julie — 52 Strock, Karen - 4, 9. 22, 42, 44, 66. 68. 70, 78. 79. 80. 97, 98 Strock, Sarah — 47, 98 Strock, Teri — 30, 75 Strock, Wesley — 54 Swanson, Tammy — 13, 47, 78 Talbert. Lisa - 38. 84, 85 Talbert, Melanie — 56 Talbert. Tonya — 13, 55 Tate, Bradley — 54 Tate, Lynn - 38, 66. 70, 75. 80 Taylor, Allen — 50 Taylor. Colby — 52 Taylor. Curtis — 44 Taylor, Eric - 9, 11, 13, 38, 66, 68, 75. 79, 80 Taylor, Kary — 54 Taylor, Robert Anthony — 52 Tennis — 94 Thacker, Larry — 61, 102 Third Grade — 55 Thompson, Angie - 4, 9, 15, 17, 19, 38. 66. 68. 70, 96 Thompson, Chad — 48, 49 Thompson, Charlie — 13, 52, 53 Thompson, Crystal — 53 Thompson, John Curtis — 13, 57 Thompson. John K. — 57 Thompson, Melanie — 13, 55 Thompson, Roger — 10, 60 Thompson, Samantha — 17, 56 Thompson, Sarah — 11, 13, 52 Thompson, Timmy — 13, 41, 76, 79, 100 Thrasher, Maya — 17, 57 Thrasher, Montana — 57 Tibbs. Betty - 30, 78 Tibbs, Crystal — 50 Tibbs, Doris — 13, 59 Tibbs, Stacy — 53 Tickle, April — 54 Tickle, Chris - 38, 77, 95 Tickle, Kelly - 56 Tickle. Mary Lee — 11, 58 Tickle, Samantha — 47 Tickle, Samuel — 56 Tickle, Scott — 51 Tiller, Eric — 55 Tolbert, Billy - 44 Tolbert, Sam — 59 Townley, Brian — 44, 70, 77, 100 Townley, Hope — 4, 67, 70, 78 Townley, Randy — 48. 49 Turner, Chuck - 9, 22, 30, 71, 72 Turner, Elizabeth - 44. 68, 70, 78, 79. 80 Turner, Richard — 13, 27, 28, 30 Turner, Sonny — 13. 59 Turner, Todd — 41, 71, 76 Umbarger, Becky - 9, 15, 26, 30. 66, 68, 69, 70, 85. 99 Umbarger, Chad — 56 Umbarger, Denise — 4. 38, 96 Umbarger, Issis - 14, 24. 39. 41, 67, 70. 75. 78, 98 Umbarger, James — 54 Umbarger, Judy — 38 Umbarger, Phyllis — 58 Umbarger. Sarah — 52 Umbarger. Stafford - 16, 41, 77, 78 VICA - 74 Vineyard, Mark — 44 Vineyard. Martin — 44, 76 Vocational — 85 Volleyball - 95, 104 Waddle, Brian — 10, 54 Waddle. Lisa - 8, 9. 22, 27, 30. 69, 70, 73, 78, 80 Waddle, Robbie - 45, 47, 72. 102 Waddle. Samantha — 48. 49 Wade. Ellis - 47, 72, 73 Wade. Ryland - 38. 72, 95 Warden, Debbie - 9, 12, 13, 14, 15. 19. 27, 28, 30. 31, 66. 68. 69. 71, 75, 77, 80, 84. 85. 94. 95, 96 Warden, Donna - 22, 23. 44. 68. 72, 79. 80 Warden, Holly - 52 Warden, Rusty — 47, 76. 102 Wehrle. Susan — 58 Wellman, Christina — 13, 53 Wellman. Scott — 47, 76 Wiley, Donna — 52 Wiley. Douglas - 53 Wiley, Misty - 56 Wimmer, Arme - 9, 13, 16. 17, 27, 28, 30. 66, 71, 76, 77, 101 Wimmer. Eric — 57 Wimmer, Sherri - 38, 66, 68. 70, 71, 75. 80. 99 Wmesett, Becky - 17. 48. 49 Wmesett. Cheryl — 56 Winters, Jennifer — 57 Wolcott, Christopher — 54 Wolfe. Artie — 30, 74 Wolfe, Christie - 47, 78 Wolfe, Tracy - 41, 70, 75, 78 Wood, Teresa — 56 Woolwme. Mike — 12, 59 Wright. Karen - 38. 66, 68. 70. 75, 78 Wright. Kevin - 47, 76, 77 Wright, Martin — 38 Wright, Pam - 9, 14, 44, 76 Wright, Sharon — 38 Yearbook Staff — 69 Index - 127 Is the 1985 school year ended, many ex- pectations began. Seniors were faced with their turn of uncertainties for the future. Each looked forward to that day of graduation. On August 24, 1984, at 9:01 a.m., the students of Bland High School filled the gym to listen to their first lecture of the year. The summer days soon became few, and the leaves changed to rusty colors to bring in autumn. With autumn came a dance spon- sored by the French Club, followed by the Snow Dance and Homecoming Dance. The days stayed warm and comfortable through most of December, but January came in like a lion. It brought record temperatures. On Janu- ary 20, 1985, the coldest temperature on re- cord was set at — 20 degrees. Snow brought school closings. Winter definitely had its turn. Doughnuts, candy bars, calendars, mugs, oranges, and posters were sold by various clubs in order to raise money. Excitement awaited those who would participate on the Beta Trip, Senior Trip, and French Trip to Canada. Juniors looked forward to their new status as seniors, while sophomores thought about their movement to becoming juniors. Fresh- men learned the tactics of their fellow upper- classmen, as the eighth graders thought about summer plans of fun and adventure. The time wheel continued to turn with un- controllable urgency which kept all amazed with the passing of the days. As we are separated, let us remember the years that have gone by and the friendships that had been made. MEMORIES A memory is a feeling, a touch, a smile, a tear. A warm memory is a treasured moment stored away in your heart, and recalled with joy, love, and laughter. We all have memories of our childhood: that family vacation, a help- ing hand from your mom or dad in a time of need, a perfect sunset after a picnic in the park, that special friend you screamed at one minute and hugged the next. Soon high school will become a memory — a vivid and powerful memory that encompasses a world of feelings. The friends, the classes, the hours of home- work, the successes, the defeats all blend to- gether to form memories of our high school years. Anonymous TOP: Seniors, being seniors’! MIDDLE RIGHT: Ka- trina Lilly, Marci Newberry, Dreama Cox, Regina Groseclose, Lisa Waddle, Kitten Richardson, and Debbie Warden enjoy playing in the snow. BOTTOM RIGHT: BHS students swaying to the music. BOT- TOM LEFT: Arnie Wimmer portrays, (who knows?!). 128 — Ending
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