Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

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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

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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

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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