Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1986 volume:

BCS Trivia Volume 41 Bland High School Bland, Virginia 24315 1986 THE ECHO What Were the Headlines of 1985-1986? The 1986 1986 school year was a period of both great achievement and great loss. On February 22, 1985, the Bland High School Forensics Team placed first in the dis- trict competition for the sec- ond consecutive year. From here the student placing first and second went on to region- al competition, where Robert Kegley and Gerhard Schoenthal placed first in Girls Extemporaneous and Boys Extemporaneous. At the State Beta Conven- tion in Williamsburg on March 9, 1985, Tracy Kegley was elected State Beta Vice President. On March 30, 1985, Becky Melvin was elected FBLA Radford Region Reporter. She was also ap- pointed Virginia FBLA State Parliamentarian on April 20, 1985, in Richmond. In sports this year, many of the Bland basketball players received honors. Tracy Keg- ley was named Most Valuable Player in the Mountain Em- pire District. Ritchie Havens was named a member of the All-District Team. Allan Mas- sey received Honorable Men- tion to the All-District Team. The death of Reggie Smith, a great speaker, was mourned by all. He shall al- ways be remembered and loved for his encouraging speeches on self-esteem. In politics, this was a year of new experiences. Douglas Wilder became the first black Lieutenant Governor of Vir- ginia and Mary Sue Terry be- came the first female Attor- ney General in Virginia. Roanoke was struck by a devastating flood in Novem- ber. Many citizens lost their homes as a result of the ex- tensive damage. Quite a few businesses were totally de- stroyed; and some that weren’t completely annihilat- ed still have yet to be re- opened. The greatest tragedy of the year occurred on January 28, 1986. The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 sec- onds after launch. All mem- bers of the crew, five men and two women, were killed. Among the crew members was New Hampshire school teacher Christa McAuliffe, the first private citizen to journey into space. The year was filled with much sorrow on the interna- tional level. Many great trage- dies occurred, including the eruption of a volcano in Co- lombia, South America. The town of Armero was buried under a fifteen-foot deep riv- er of mud, killing twenty-one thousand people. TOP LEFT: The Bland High School Forensics Team places first in district competition. MIDDLE LEFT: Tired oranges on the cam- paign trail represent Tracy Keg- ley for State Beta Vice-Presi- dent. CONTENTS Opening......................2 Individuals..................3 Student Life................39 Academics...................55 Community Life..............67 Organizations...............71 Athletics...................89 Ads........................104 Closing....................128 2 — Opening ’ Individuals Division—Individuals — 3 We Miss You! Miss Mary Greever, a gradu- ate of Lenoir Rhyne, retired after 42 years of teaching. Her teaching career began at Rural Retreat then moved to Bland where she taught 4th grade, social studies and Eng- lish. Mrs. Oma Farmer served Bland schools as an aide for 16 years. We honor these ladies for their many contributions to us and our school. Through the years with Miss Mary Greever and Mrs. Oma Farmer. 4 — Retirement Who possessed patience and fortitude? Every day presented new challenges for elementary teachers whether it was a major science project, the creation of an Indian village or bruises from a fall. What- ever arose, these teachers met the demands with pa- tience and fortitude. Mrs. Jeannette Bernard Sixth, BS-Radford U. Mrs. Patricia Brewer Self-Contained LD BS-Rad- ford U. Mrs. Mary Page Cosby LD EMR Resource BA-Mary Washington, Ms-James Madison U. Mrs. Barbara Grubb Kindergarten, BS-Radford U. Ms. Ruby King Third, BS-Radford U. Ms. Crystal Lavendar Speech Therapy, BS-Rad- ford U. Mrs. June Miller First, BA-King College Mrs. Norma Newberry Fifth, BS-Radford U. Mrs. Vicki Ogle Seventh, BS-Radford U. Ms. Connie Phillippi Self-Contained, EMR TMR, BS-Radford U. Mrs. Dian Phipps Chapter I Reading, BS-Rad- ford U., MA-Ball State U. Mrs. Margie Powers Seventh, BA-Marshall U. Mrs. Katherine Reynolds Kindergarten, BS-Radford U, MA-VPI SU Mrs. Janet Scott Fourth, BS-Radford U. Mrs. Rebecca Scott Second, BA-Kings College, MS-Radford U. Mrs. Teresa Wood Pre-school, BS-Bluefield College, MS-Radford U. Elementary Faculty — 5 What Implements the School’s Philosophy? The secondary faculty at- tempts to implement the school’s philosophy by pro- viding a curriculum which ad- dresses the mental, physical, emotional, and social needs of each student. These dedi- cated individuals endeavor to develop and impart skills, at- titudes, and knowledge which will enable the student to succeed as a functional member of society. These ideals and ethics are those expressed in the Bland Com- bined School Evaluation 1985-1986. This book was compiled in accordance with the State Board of Education. A self-study of the school was required and was followed by an evaluation by a visiting committee. The secondary faculty un- derwent several losses and gains. Among the losses was the leaving of three fine teachers. Miss Mary Greever retired after 43 years of teaching. Mrs. Karen Green left to go on tour with the rock band, M. VALDIMAR, of which she is a member. Mrs. Bar- bara Guthrie became a mem- ber of a government team working to save the Chesa- peake Bay. In contrast though, three new faculty members were added. They were Mr. Scott Bowen, Mrs. Kimberly Styron, and Mr. John Wagoner. Creative Writing and World History were two new courses that were added this year. More emphasis has been placed on writing this year and the English classes have undergone a facelift. It is now required that Standard of Learning Objectives be do- cumented and ten or more competencies for each class be met. Mr. Roger Thompson, Principal; B.S.- V.P.I., M.S.-Radford University Mr. Richard Havens, Assistant Princi- pal; U.S. History; JV Boys Basketball Coach; Senior Class Sponsor; B.S. Bluefield State College Mrs. Carolyn Bane, ICT; VICA Spon- sor; B.S. M.S.-Radford University Mr. Fred Beamer, Social Studies, Sophomore Class Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-V.P.I. Mrs. Christine Bird, Dramatics; Art; Creative Writing; Eighth Grade Class Sponsor; Art Club Sponsor; Dramat- ics Club Sponsor; B.S.-Radford Uni- versity Mr. Thomas Bird, Mathematics; Freshman Class Sponsor; B.S.-Rad- ford University Mr. Scott Bowen, Bth, 9th, and 10th Grade English; School Newspaper Sponsor; B.S.-Concord College; M.A.- Ohio University Mr. Gary Collins, Health and Physical Education; Biology; Varsity Basket- ball Coach; Baseball Coach; B.A.- Emory and Henry College 6 — Faculty Mr. William Crabtree, Agriculture; FFA Sponsor; M.S.-V.P.I. Mrs. Janet Faulkner, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade English; Honors English; Beta Sponsor; Senior Class Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-Radford University Dr. David Foltz, Behavior Consultant; B.A.-Roanoke College; M.A.-Kean College, N.J.; Ph.D.-Southern Illinois University Mrs. Nancy Gamble, Guidance Coun- selor; Government; Secondary Spe- cial Education Coordinating Teacher; Junior Beta Sponsor; M.S. B.S.-Rad- ford University Ms. Sandra Green, Secondary Spe- cial Education: English, Mathemat- ics, Science, Social Studies; Cheer- leading Sponsor; 9th Grade Class Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-Radford Universi- ty Mr. Barry Guthrie, Physics; Chemis- try; SCA Sponsor; B.S.-V.P.I. Mrs. Rae Lee Honaker, Secondary Special Education; Sophomore Class Sponsor; Special Olympic Coordina- tor; B.S.-Bluefield State College Mrs. Jessie Kegley, Business; FBLA Sponsor; B.S.-East Tennessee State University Mrs. Kay Mabe, Mathematics; Junior Class Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-Radford University Mrs. Betty Munsey, Home Econom- ics; Elementary Music; FHA Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-V.P.I. Mrs. Elizabeth Newberry, Librarian; Business Computer Applications; Accounting; Yearbook Advisor; Li- brary Club Sponsor; B.S. M.S.-Rad- ford University Miss Diane Rowe, French; French Club Sponsor; B.A.-Emory and Henry College Mrs. Kimberly Styron, High School Band and Chorus; 6th and 7th Grade Band; B.S.-Concord College Mr. Larry Thacker, Health and Phys- ical Education; Physical Science; World History; 8th Grade Boys Bas- ketball Coach; Girls JV Basketball Coach; Volleyball Coach; Tennis Coach; B.S.-V.P.I. Mr. John Wagoner, Physical Science; Earth Science; A.A.S.-Wytheville Community College; B.S.-Radford University Faculty — 7 Who Keeps Things Running Smoothly? From getting students to and from school, taking up money, selling candy, making repairs, preparing nutritious lunches, to keeping orderly and accurate records, these personnel are big assets to a smooth school operation. Mrs. Violet Bird — First, sec- ond, seventh grade aide; Of- fice aide Mrs. Helen Blankenship — Chapter I Reading Aide Mrs. Annette Burton — Ele- mentary Resource Art Mrs. Joyce Cassell — Third, fourth, fifth grade aide; Of- fice Aide Mrs. Connie DeWilde — Kin- dergarten, sixth, seventh grade aide; Mrs. Betty K. Munsey — Ele- mentary Resource Music Mrs. Sue Newberry — Transportation Aide, Pre- school Aide Mrs. Robin Repass — Pre- school Aide Mrs. Nancy Stockner — Me- dia Assistant Mrs. Mary Lee Tickle Chapter I Reading Aide Mrs. Phyllis Umbarger — Special Education Aide Mrs. Barbara Wimmer — Special Education Aide TRANSPORTATION AIDE 8 — Aides TOP: Lunchroom personnel pre- pare potatoes for day’s meal. Sue Harner, Lunchroom Supervi- sor; Doris Tibbs, Mary Melvin. CENTER LEFT-BUS DRIVERS- FRONT ROW: Doug Sarver, Sam Tolbert, Brenda Pike. BACK ROW: Brenda Penley, Margaret Miller, Mike Woolwine, Mike Sarver, Regina Newberry, Harold Bivens. CENTER RIGHT: Bonnie Blankenship, Bookkeeper — Secretary. BOTTOM — CUSTO- DIANS: Judy Baxley, Paul Burge, Roby Cregar, Louie Ayers — county maintenance, Sonny Turner — Building supervisor and maintenance. Personnel 9 Casey Dotson Todd Farley Paul Harless Monica Havens Thomas Hull Casey Dotson and Thomas Hull Kellen Shewey Jessica Umbarger New Experiences Where do you find the youngest students? The an- swer is found at preschool and kindergarten. Most of these students experienced their first break away from home and learned to follow directions and cooperate with teachers and students. TOP LEFT. Pirates Thomas Hull and Robin Repass. TOP RIGHT Halloween brings mixed feelings for Paul Harless, Monica Havens, Todd Farley and Teresa Wood, teacher. CENTER LEFT: Casey Dotson. CENTER RIGHT Jessica Umbarger, Kellen Shewey and Speech Therapist, Crystal La- vendar. BOTTOM: Kindergarten returns from lunch. 10 Preschool Sarah Bird Larry Bowles Emmett Davis Jeremy Dillow Kelly Dunn Adam Faulkner Whitney Gamble Leisa Hagy Ashley Havens Stephanie Kelly Kelli King Sara King Brooke Kitts Joshwa Lester Patrick Lindamood Michael P. McPeak Philip Meadows Stacey Miller Debra Munsey David Neel Ryan Newberry Charlotte Nunn Jim Bob Penley Sharon Shewey Jason Sides Sarah Smith Ted Sparks Heather Stiltner Charlie Stowers Lorie Tabor Jeremiah Tate Daniel Thompson Erin Thompson Jennifer Walker Scottie Ward Kindergarten — 11 Amanda Blankenship William Blankenship Amanda Brown Jeffery Brunk Mary Jane Chewning Benjamin Davis Marie Dotson James Dunn Jason Hancock Casey Johnston Kelly Meadows Jon M. Newberry Holly Pauley Casie Pruitt Rae Romano John Schepers Jacob Scott John C. Thompson John K. Thompson Eric Wimmer Jennifer Winters TOP RIGHT: First graders pause on their way back from lunch. RIGHT: Win- ners in Halloween dress contest — Jacob Scott, Holly Pauley, John Curtis Thompson. 12 First Grade Evelyn Baxter Jeremy Blankenship Matthew Brunk Charlie Corder Jo Faircloth Monica Keene Brian Lambert Jody Lambert Michael Allen Muncy Michael R. Munsey Rachel Munsey Jamy Nunn Smoky Parmenter Becky Penley Jimmy Pike Melissa Richardson Andy Selfe Sarah Shewey Brandon Sink Melanie Talbert Kary Taylor Samantha Thompson Sammy Tickle Misty Wiley Cheryl Winesett LEFT: Second grade win ners in Halloween cos- tume contest — Becky Penley, Smoky Par- menter, Cheryl Winesett. Second Grade — 13 What has 31 and very active? Bright, creative, and eager to learn describes both the Third and Fourth grades. With 31 members, the fourth grade is very active, enjoying learn- ing with classmates. LEFT: Bradley Hoosier and April Tickle. RIGHT: Third graders practice reading skills with Mrs. Sue King. Allen Brown Charles Burton Billy Davis Mark Graham Bradley Gordon James Umbarger Brook Dillow Justin Eaton Bradley Gordon Mark Graham Shannon Havens Bobbi Hobbs Bradley Hoosier Heather Keene David Lambert Joanie Lambert Robin Lambert Cindy McGrady Eric Miller Jayson Mitchem Robbie Morehead Wesley Strock Bradley Tate April Tickle James Umbarger Brian Waddle 14 — Third ABOVE: Tanya Talbert seeks advice from Mrs. Scott. Detria Agee Seth Baxter Scottie Blankenship Beth Bridges Eric Brooks Angela Carter Pete Conley Robert Davis Kristie Dillow Tawny Dillow Aaron Faulkner Anthony Graham Heidi Guthrie Crystal King Kevin King Jennie Lambert Angel Mitchem Chad Morehead Sandra Nelson Stuart Newberry Stanley Overbaugh Misty Pauley Christina Schepers Jes Selfe Wenona Scott Amie Simms Jimmy Sparks Misty Sparks Tanya Talbert Melanie Thompson Eric Tiller Fourth — 15 TOP LEFT: Fifth grade winners in Halloween costume contest — Nathan Romano, Travis Sim- mons, Bridgette Penley. TOP RIGHT: Joe Putnam receives computer instruction from Mrs. Norma Newberry. RIGHT: A typi- cal lunchroom scene of fifth and sixth graders. Several parents visited the school to eat with their children during National School Lunch Week. Chris Bowles Sheree Burton Patricia Corder Rachel Davis Sammy Dent Kenneth Dye Mary Margaret Gibson Stephanie Goins Pamela Harden Rebecca Mallory Matthew Newberry Kevin Pauley Bridgette Penley Joe Putnam Molly Richardson Nathan Romano Robert Sexton Kathleen Shewey Travis Simmons Jason Stafford Stacy Tibbs Crystal Thompson Christine Wellman Douglas Wiley 16 — 5th Grade Who made Indian Villages? With creativity and imagina- tion fifth graders filled avail- able spaces with their model Indian villages. Sixth graders planned a beautification pro- ject (flowers), a Christmas play, and a year-end field trip. LEFT: Sixth grade under Mrs. Jeannette Bernard’s tutoring. Tommy Bell Becky Bird Cindy Blevins Bobby Boardwine Heather Burton Angela Dalton Jeana Dalton Robert Davis Ginger Dillow Michael Dillow Toby Dotson Jimmy Duncan Kandi Farley Cheryl Hall Jason Hall Tina Hounshell Angela Kent Gwen McGrady Rusty Meadows Julie Overbaugh Hope Pike Angela Stowers Julie Strock John Andrew Taylor Robbie Taylor Charlie Thompson Sarah Thompson Sarah Umbarger Holly Warden Donna Wiley 6th Grade — 17 Who Were the Safety Patrols? Around the board on the eighth round were these stu- dents in seventh grade who attained the status of safety patrols. For the fourth year in a row they were a divided group. For the first time they had joining rooms with 7B housed in the former sixth grade room. They shared the duties and responsibilities of the safety patrols and took the challenge of performing the play, “Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” In November they held a mock election which involved fifth, sixth and sev- enth grades, and they had a Halloween pizza party. Jim Clemons Timmy Clemons Brent Davis Chris Dillow Brandon Farlow Eric Faulkner Tom Hall Rita Hamblin Tina Johnston Allison King Miracle Mitchem Patty Mutter Lute Scott Jennifer Simms Heather Smith Patrick Smith Patricia Stowers David Strock Crystal Tibbs Scotty Tickle Mike Umbarger Angel Underwood Kathy Wynn 18 — 7 A TOP LEFT: Rusty Bird, president; Marshall Schoenthal, treasurer; Ginny Guthrie, secretary; David King, vice-president. TOP CENTER: Akiyo Kokaji, 4-H exchange student from Japan, and Pam Chewning. TOP RIGHT: Chris Sparks and TVavis Munsey search the card catalog during library time. LEFT: Mrs. Vickie Ogle, Tina Brown, Ginny Guthrie, Pam Chewning, Barbara Meadows. Rusty Bird Robbie Brown Tina Brown David Chandler Pam Chewning Randy Clemons Kevin Dent Ginny Guthrie Benje Hager Amanda Harden Clint Kegley David King Teresa Lester Barbara Meadows Travis Munsey Marshall Schoenthal Sherri Shewey John Simmons Chris Sparks 7B 19 TOP RIGHT — OFFICERS: Mr. Scott Bowen, sponsor; Marsha Martin, president; Tonya Looney, vice-president; April Newberry, secretary; Staci Roseberry, trea- surer; Mrs. Christine Bird, spon- sor. BELOW — LEFT AND RIGHT: Friends and classmates help Eu- gene King celebrate his birthday. Who Had a Beginning Balance of 0? This year was a new chal- lenge around the board for the eighth graders. They had a choice of new categories in subjects as well as clubs to join. The eighth grade spon- sors were Mrs. Chris Bird and Mr. Scott Bowen. They start- ed with a bank account of 0 — only until their money- making projects and class dues began. Eighth graders took on the challenge of high school and accepted the la- bel of “punky eighth grad- ers.” Jamie Asbury Patricia Austin Julie Baxley Jimmy Blevins Doug Boardwine Tony Boksa James Britton Alan Cassell 20 — 8th Grade Mary Echols Brian Farlow Brian Fore Jimmy Graham Jeff Gwyn Amy Haga Brian Hall J.R. Harris Brad Havens Rachel Havens Cindy Horne Christi Hubble Bradley King Dusty King Steven King Donna Lambert Kevin Lindamond Tonya Looney Marsha Martin Jerome Meadows Dale Morehead John Mustard Henry Nash Allan Newberry 8th Grade — 21 April Newberry Amanda Pauley Staci Roseberry Mark Shelton JoAnn Shewey Latrayle Shewey Tresila Sink Michelle Spangler Shawn Starr Chad Thompson John Thompson Randy Townley Jenny Umbarger Samantha Waddle Becky Winesett Darrel Wright Friends enjoy friends just “goofing off” — John Michael Mustard, Susan Remines, Eugene King, Tonya Smith. 22 — Eighth Grade FRONT ROW: Rob- bie Waddle, presi- dent; Sondra Mitch- ell, vice-president; Sonya Carroll, sec- retary; John Staf- ford, treasurer; Deana Lakey, re- porter. BACK ROW: Sponsors — Miss Sandra Green and Mr. Tommy Bird. Who Finally Settled Into Daily routines? Freshmen at last! The ninth grade class moved into the daily high school routine with new classes and more mon- ey-making projects. The ninth grade began the year by setting dues at ten dollars and deciding to raffle a quilt. Lori Perkins was se- lected as the Miss Echo can- didate for the class. Being a freshman brought with it added responsibilities and experiences. Amanda Baxley Chip Bird Gary Blankenship Junior Blevins Tiffany Bowen Thomas Brewster Joyce Bruce Sonya Carroll Sonya Chewning Kevin Cox Kim Crabtree Ninth Grade 23 Tammy Davis Duane DeHart Tony Dent Randy Dillow Brian Duncan Leslie Duncan Shirley Dye Michael Fanning Barry Fulford Cheryl Graham Charmin Gravley Beau Guthrie Bobby Hale Lorin Hanshew Todd Harden Kathy Kidd Pam Kirk Mike Lafferty Terry Lang Shannon McGrady Sondra Mitchell Dayton Morehead Todd Morehead Heath Muncy 24 — Ninth Grade Patricia Nelson Shawn Nelson Aaron Newberry Julie Pauley Lori Perkins Pam Robertson Charlotte Robinett Jeff Robinett Steven Sage Vicki Sarver Sam Simmons Tonya Smith John Stafford Sarah Strock Tammy Swanson Samantha Tickle David TUrnmire Robbie Waddle Ellis Wade Rusty Warden Scott Wellman Christie Wolfe Kevin Wright Pam Wright Ninth Grade — 25 Half-way there? We, the Class of 1988, have finally completed our Sopho more year. Now that we are half-way through high school, we are beginning to set our goals for life. Our class sponsors, Mrs. Rae Lee Honaker and Mr. Fred Beamer guided us throughout the year. Class dues and an activity fee were set at $10.00. We also held a concession at the boys’ first basketball game. OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Jamie Chewning, President; Martin Vineyard, Vice-President; Dawn Dillow, Secretary; Ritchie Havens, Treasurer. BACK ROW: Mike Hounshell and Mark Vineyard, Sentinels; Sarah Newberry, Reporter; Fred Beamer, Sponsor. Angela Atwell Wendy Binns Billy Burton Jamie Chewning Bradley Davis Freda Davis Wayne Davis Brad Dillow Dawn Dillow Pam Dillow Maria Foglesong Kevin Fore Vickie French Jennifer Greever Darcy Groseclose Mark Gusler 26 — 10th Grade Mark Hamblin Ritchie Havens Rusty Havens Mike Hounshell Roberta Kegley Ronnie King Shannon King Kenny Kirk Robert Lambert Scott Lambert Lana Lindamood Jon Melvin Janet Millirons Sarah Newberry Andy Putnam Gerhard Schoenthal Jennifer Stafford Karen Strock Brian Townley Elizabeth Ttirner 10th Grade — 27 Dawn Pruitt busily studying his- tory- CLASS OFFICERS: Mrs. Jessie Treasurer; Mike Morehead, Vice- Kegley and Mrs. Kay Mabe, President; Lyle Muncy, Sponsors. Leon Sink, Secretary President. Angie Blevins Phillip Bogle Laura Britton Daniel Conley Keith Conley Anthony Cox Cindy Crabtree David Dalton Lisa Davis Angela DeHart Jeff Dodson Amy Drummond Glen Eaton Stephen Fanning Gene French Lisa Gravley 28 — 11th Grade Who takes PSAT’s and plans the Prom? TYying to make money for the prom, the Junior Class set dues at $15, sold calendars at the beginning of the school year, and held a bake sale on the first day of deer season. A problem that juniors faced was collecting dues from pre- sent and past years. After taking the PSAT’s in the fall and receiving their scores, the juniors busily studied for the SAT’s that were taken in the spring. On December 10, many hap- py junior faces were seen, as this was the day they re- ceived their class rings. Patrick Groseclose Tammi Haga Robert Hall Deanna Harden Bob Hylton Sam Hylton Sarah Karpenski Denise King Idette King Rusty King Terry Martin Alan Massey Bodie Miller Steve Mitchell Laura Morehead Mike Morehead Bobby Morehead LaMoore Muncy Lyle Muncy Tammy Mustard 11th Grade — 29 —Ii---- Thelma Sue Sarver Carrie Shelton Leon Sink Eric Strock Timmy Thompson Hope Townley Todd Turner Issis Umbarger TOP: Junior bake sale: Lisa Gravley, Lisa Davis, Donna Richardson, Lori Nelson, Carrie Shelton, Tammi Haga. David Mutter Lori Nelson James Parker Regina Parris Carla Pauley Dawn Pruitt Donna Richardson 30 11th Grade — Senior Statistics Donna Sue Alexander — Elizabeth Alexander: FHA (9-11); Art Club (9-12) Marcie Annett Asbury — Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jack Asbury; Science Club (8) ; Chorus (8-9, Letter); Pep Club (9); Junior Beta (10); FBLA (10-11); French Club (11-12); FHA (12) Paula Marie Austin — Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Helton and Clea Umbarger; Class Vice President (8); FHA (8-9); FFA (8); Class President (9); FBLA (9); Junior Beta (9-10); VICA President (12); VICA (12) Evertt Allen Baxley — Mr. and Mrs. Everett Baxley; Art Club (8-9); Junior Beta (9-10); FBLA (10-12); FBLA Com- petition (11-12) Kimberly Jo Boardwine — Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boardwine; FHA (8-12); FHA Jr. Degree (8); Chapter Degree (9) ; State Degree (12); Chorus (10, Letter, 11, Bar); FHA Sergeant at Arms (12); Senior 4-H Club (8); Senior 4-H Club Treasurer (12); Chorus President (12); Chorus (10-12); Li- brary Club (12); Dramatics (11) Jeffery Keith Cox — Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Cox; Varsity Basketball (11, Letter); Varsity Baseball (11, Letter); FFA Federation Secretary (10); FFA Chapter Secretary (11); FFA Feder- ation Reporter (12); FFA Chapter President (12); Pep Club (8-10); FFA (8-12); Art Club (11); Dramatics Club (11); FBLA (11-12); 8th grade Basket- ball; J.V. Basketball (9-10); Varsity Baseball (9-12); Varsity Basketball (11-12); Statistician Girls Basketball (9-12); FFA State Convention (10); FFA Livestock Judging Team (10); State Voting Delegate (10) Pamela Diane Davis — Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Davis; Band (8, Letter Award); Junior Beta (9-10); Senior Beta (11-12); FBLA (9-12) Timothy Lafayette Davis — Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Davis; FFA (8-9); SCA (9); Pep Club (9); FBLA (10); Art Club (10); Library (10); Class Vice President; Harvest King (10); Snow King Candi- date (10); Snow King (11); VICA (11- 12); VICA Vice President (12) Joseph Leopole Dewilde — Mr. W.S. Strock; FFA (8-10); Pep Club (8); Band (8-10); Vocational School (11-12 Electricity) Barry Wayne Dillow — Mr. and Mrs. David Dillow; 8th Grade Basketball; Art Club (8-11); Science Club (8-10); Pep Club (8-9); Art Club President (11); Art Award (11); J.V. Basketball (9); Varsity Basketball (10, Letter, 11); Varsity Baseball (8-11); Varsity Baseball Letter (9, Letter); Baseball (10-12, Letter); Father of John Bran- don Dillow (11); VICA Club (12); All District Baseball Player (11) Benjamin Miller Dillow — Richard K. Dillow and Ava Remines; 8th grade Basketball; Pep Club (8-10); FBLA (9- 10); FFA (8, 11-12); Baseball (9, Let- ter); J.V. Basketball (9-10); Varsity Baseball (9-10, 12); Class Vice Presi- dent (11); French Club (11); Baseball (10, 12, Letter) Third Year Bar (12) Roger Eugene Etter — Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Etter; 8th grade Basket- ball; Senior 4-H Club (8); Pep Club (8- 9) ; VICA (11-12); Vocational (11-12) Paul Steven Foglsong — Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Foglesong; Junior Beta (9- 10) ; J.V. Basketball (10); FFA (8-12); Senior Beta (11-12); Senior Beta Treasurer (12); Varsity Basketball (11-12); Varsity Basketball Captain (12) Kenneth A. Froy — Janet L. Brooks; Class Treasurer (8,12); FFA (8-9); Sci- ence Club (8); Senior 4-H Club (8); 8th grade Basketball; J.V. Basketball (9); Homecoming Court (9); District and Regional Drama Competition (9-11); FBLA (10); Art Club (10); FBLA Com- petition (10); Dramatics Club Vice President (11); Art Club Secretary (10); Pep Club (8-9); Library Club (10); Varsity Basketball (11, Letter); For- ensics District Competition (11, 1st); Regional Competition (11, 3rd);Bas- ketball Honorable Mention District Team (11); VICA (12); Homecoming Committee (12) Rita Gaye Gusler — Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Buford Gusler; 4-H Recreation Leader (8); FHA (8-12); Sergeant at Arms (9); Pep Club (8-9); Library (9,12); Officer Worker (9); Senior 4-H (8-12); FBLA (9,11-12); Drama Club Treasurer (10); 4-H Vice President (10); Snow Queen Candidate (10); A Night of Three One-Act Plays (10); Harvest Festival (10); Drama Club (10-12); State 4-H Congress Delegate (10); District One-Act Plays (10-12); FHA Second Vice President (11); Re- gional One-Act Plays (11); Secondary Art Ribbon; Regional FBLA Competi- tion (11-12); Senior Beta (12); Annual Staff (12); FHA First Vice President (12); Varsity Volleyball (12)1 Miss Echo (12) Rebecca Ann Hanshew — Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hanshew; FHA (8-9); FBLA (9) ; Junior Beta (9-10); FFA (10); VICA (11-12); VICA Parliamentarian (11); Snow Queen Court (11); VICA Secre- tary (12) James Melvin Harden — Mr. and Mrs. Danny Harden; FFA (8-9); Art Club (8- 9); Vocational School (11-12 Electric- ity) Tracy Matilda Kegley — Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Kegely; Art (8); Science (8- 9); Pep (8-9); J.V. Basketball (8-9); Jr. Beta (9-10); FBLA (9-12); SCA (9-12); Varsity Basketball (10-12); French (10-11); Jr. Beta Vice President (10); SCA Treasurer (10); FHA Secretary (10) ; Yearbook (11-12); Sr. Beta (11- 12); FBLA Treasurer (11); Class Trea- surer (11); SCA Vice President (11); Region C Basketball (11); All-county Team (11); DAR Recipient (11-12); Most Valuable Player MED (12); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (12); Beta State Vice President (12); Sr. Beta Presi- dent (12); Homecoming Queen (12) William Clarence King — Mr. and Mrs. Danny C. King; Art Club (8); FFA (8-12); ICT (12); VICA (12); Homecom- ing Court (12) Edgar Eugene Lambert — Donald Lambert; FFA (8-10); 8th grade Bas- ketball; Pep Club (8-9); J.V. Basket- ball (9-10); Varsity Baseball (10-12); FBLA (11-12); Varsity Basketball (11- 12); Field Day Participant (10-12); Se- nior Beta (11-12); Critter Corner (12); FBLA Historian (12); Senior Beta Vice President (12) Sammy Joe Lambert — Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lambert; Senior 4-H (8-9); Green- hand (8); Chapter Farmers (9); Pep Club (8-10); FFA (8,9,12); Art Club (10- 12); Critter Corner Crew (12); Base- ball (12); Varsity Basketball (12); Dra- matics Club (12) Rebecca Kate Melvin — Cecil and Mary Melvin; Chorus (8, Letter); Se- nior 4-H (8-12); Awards-8th: English, Geography, General Science, Pre-Al- gebra, Perfect Attendence, Junior All-Regional Chorus, National Sci- ence Merit; Chorus (9, Bar); J.V. Bas- ketball (8-9); Junior Beta (9-10); Newspaper Staff (9-10); FBLA Club (9-12); Awards-9th: Biology, Algebra, General Business, Perfect Atten- dence, Junior All-Regional Chorus; Pep Club (9); French Club (10-11); FBLA Parliamentarian (10-12); 4-H Treasurer (10-11); Awards-10th: French, Geometry, Typing, Honor Let- ter, Academic All-American United States Achievement Academy, Inter- national Foreign Language; Awards- 11th: Algebra, Chemistry, Honor Bar, Perfect Attendence, Society of Dis- tinguished American High School Students; FBLA Parliamentarian (11) ; Regional Reporter and State Parliamentarian (11); Senior 4-H President (11); Yearbook Editor (12); Prom Committee (12); Snow Queen (12) Teresa Ann Miller — Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Miller, Jr.; FHA (8-12); Junior Beta (9-10); Newspaper Staff (9-10); Pep Club (9); FBLA (10); FHA Junior Degree (9); FHA Chapter Degree (10); Art Club (10); French Club (11-12); Year Book Staff (12) Melanie Rae Morehead — Mr. and Mrs. Gillbert G. Morehead; FHA (8- 12); Chorus (9, Letter); Junior Degree Pin (8); Chapter Degree (9); Secretar- y Treasurer (10); FBLA (11); Library Club (11) Gary Dean Mustard — Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayne Mustard; Pep Club (8-9); Art Club (8-9); Senior 4-H Club (8-11); 4-H County Council (11); VICA Club (11-12); FFA (10) Jeri Lynne Mustard — Mr. and Mrs. John Price Newberry; Library Club (8- 9, 11); Dramatics (8-12); Pep (8); Sci- ence Club (8); Junior Beta (10); French Club (10-11); Senior Beta (11,12); VICA (12); J.V. Cheerleader (9); Varsity Basketball (11); Aca- demic Letter (11) Senior Stats — 31 LeAnna June Mustard — Judith Mus- tard; Eight Grade 4-H Club (8); Band (8, Letter); Senior 4-H Recreation Leader (8); Science Club (8-(0; Pep Club (8-9); Library Club (10-12); FBLA (10-12); Art Club (10); Dramatics Club (11-12); Chorus (11f Letter); Senior 4- H Club (12); Yearbook Staff (12); Girls J.V. Basketball Statistic Keeper (12); Volleyball Scorekeeper (12) Terry Gene Mustard — Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Mustard; FFA (8-9); Senior 4- H (8-9) Donald Shaunn Neel — Gary and Connie Crider; 8th Grade Basketball; Class Secretary (9); Junior Beta (9- 10); Science Club (9); J.V. Basketball (10-11); Pep Club (8-9) Brian Keith Perkins — Mr. and Mrs. Curby R. Perkins; Art Club (8-12); Ju- nior Beta Club (9-10); Band (8-10); French Club (11-12); Snow Court (11); Homecoming Court (12); Statewide Math contest (12) Edward Randall Price — Mr. and Mrs. Randall Price, Jr.; FFA (8-12); Pep Club (8-9); Science Club (8-9); Bas- ketball (8); Critter Corner Crew (12); Senior 4-H (8-11); Junior Beta (10); Senior Beta (11-12) Tina Dennis Putman — Dana P. King Larry C. King; 4-H Recreation Lead- er (8); Senior 4-H (8-12); Chorus (9, Letter); Perfect Attendance Pin in 4- H (9-11); Library Club (11-12); FBLA (11); FHA (12, First Year Pin) William Harvey Ramsey — Mr. and Mrs. William Reed Ramsey; FFA (8- 10); Vocational School (11-12 Elec- tricity) Thomas Junior Roseberry, III — Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Roseberry, II; FFA (8- 10); Art Club (9-10); Baseball (9-12); Basketball (10); Snow Court (10-12); Dramatics (11) Spring Fling Court (11); Junior Class President (11) Ernest William Shelton — Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Shelton; FFA (8-10); Band (8-10, Letter, Pin); Senior 4-H (8- 10); VICA (12); ICT (12); Art I (10); Snow Court (10) Dennis Lee Spangler, Jr. — Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Spangler, Sr.; FFA (8- 10); Vocational School Automechan- ics I, II (11-12) Angela Darlene Strock — Mr. and Mrs. Randal L. Richardson and Mr. Donald F. Strock; FHA (8-12); Pep Club (8-9); Senior 4-H Member (8-11); Science Club (9); Library (9, 12); FBLA (9, 11); Drama Club (10-12); Art Club (10-12); District One-Act Plays (10-12); Beauty Pageant Committee (10-12); 4-H Recreation Leader (11); FHA Fieldtrip Chairman (11); Secon- dary Art Ribbon (11); Virginia Theater Conference (11); Snow Queen Candi- date (11); Spring Fling King Court (11); Varsity Cheerleader (11, Let- ter); United States Cheerleading Achievement Award (11); Art Vice President (12); Library Club Vice President (12); Annual Staff (12); Per- fect Attendance Award (12); Nomi- nated for United States Leadership Achievement Award (12); Homecom- ing Court (12) Lisa Louise Talbert — Mr. and Mrs. Paris Talbert Jr.; Art Club (8); Jr. Beta (9-10); Letter in Academics (9); Math Award (9); 10th Awards: Algebra, Typ- ing Business, First Year Bar, 11th Awards: Bookkeeping, Second Year Bar, Society of Distinguished Ameri- can High School Students (11-12) Joy Lynn Tate — Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Tate, Jr.; Pep Club (8-9); Library Club (8-12); Science Club (9); Drama Club (8-12); French Club (9-10); SCA Club (9-10); Junior Beta (9-10); Newspaper Staff (9-12); Senior 4-H Club (8-11); Senior Beta (11-12); FBLA (9-11); Prom Committee (11); VICA (12); Dra- ma Club President (10); VICA Trea- surer (12); Junior Beta Vice Presi- dent (9); Science Club Secretary Treasurer (9); Senior Beta Secretary (12); Class Secretary (8); Class Trea- surer (9); District Forensics (11); Dis- trict One Act Play Festival (10-11); Snow Court (10-12); Homecoming Court (8); State Dramatics Competi- tion (10); Tennis Team (11); Junior Cheerleader (9); Varsity Cheerleader (10); Senior Miss Bland County (10); Forensic Award (10); Dramatics II Award (10); Drama IV Award (11) Eric Brian Taylor — Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Taylor; Pep Club (8-9); Library Club (9-12); Art Club (12); French Club (11-12); Newspaper Staff (10- 12); Yearbook Staff (12); Drama Club (8-12); Critter Corner Crew (12); Ju- nior Beta (9-10); Senior Beta (11-12); 8th grade Basketball; J.V. Basketball (9); Varsity Baseball (9,12); Senior 4- H (8-12); Varsity Basketball (12); Girls Status Bookkeeper (9); Boys Status Bookkeeper (10); Girls and Boys Camraman (10); Girls Camra- man (12); Forensic Competition (9- 12); One Act Play Festival (9-12); Dis- trict, Regional, State One Act Festi- val Winners (9); District Regional Winners (10); Play Festival (11); Beat Convention (11-12); Spring Fling Court (11); Snow Court (9-12); Class Secretary (10); Senior 4-H Vice Presi- dent (12); Dramatics Award (10-11); District Forensic Winner (11); Re- gional Forensic (11, 3rd); District Fo- rensic (9, 3rd) Angela Renee Thompson — Don and Brenda Thompsy and Mary Thomp- son; Band (8-9, Letter); Chorus 8, Let- ter); Pep Club (8-9); Science Club (8); Beauty Pageant Participant (8-12); Library Club (8-11); Newspaper Staff (9, 11); J.V. Cheerleader (9-10); Alge- bra Award (9); Snow Court (9-11); Miss Echo Court (10); Junior Beta (10); FBLA (10-12); Homecoming Court (11); Senior Beta (11-12); Varsi- ty Cheerleader (11); FBLA President (12); French Club (12); French Club Vice-President (12); Yearbook Staff (12); Dramatics Club (12); FBLA Com- petition (10-12); Senior 4-H (9-12) Christopher Lee Tickle — Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Tickle; Art Club (8- 12); FFA Club (8, 12); Critter Corner Crew (12); Baseball (10-12); Baseball Letter (11); Baseball Bar (12) Karen Denise Umbarger — Ray and Frances Umbarger; FFA Star Green- hand (8); FFA (8-10); Pep Club (8-9); Snow Queen Candidate (8); FFA Judging Team (8); Newspaper Staff (9); FFA Sentinel (9); J.V. Cheerleader (9) ; Snow Queen Candidate (9); FFA Sweetheart (9); High School Sweet- heart Queen (9); May Queen Court (9); Harvest Festival (9); Library Club (10) ; J.V. Cheerleader (10); Tennis (10); FFA Secretary (10); Chorus (11); Varsity Cheerleader (11); Homecom- ing Court (11); U.S. National Cheer- leader (11); Office Worker (12); FBLA (12); National Leadership and Ser- vice Award (12); Who’s Who Among National Cheerleaders (12); Class President (12); Varsity Cheerleader (12, Captain) Ryland William Wade — Nancy Thompson Wade; 8th grade Basket- ball; Varsity Baseball (9-10); Band (8, Letter); Solo Ensemble (9-10, Met- als); Band Treasurer (9); Band Vice President (10); Band Vice President (11); FBLA (11); VICA (12); All Region- al Band Tryouts (11) Sherri Dawn Wimmer — Mr. and Mrs. Edgar A. Wimmer Sr.; Library Club (8- 12); Art Club (8, 10); Pep Club (8-9); Science Club (8); SCA (8, 11); Class President (8); Miss Echo Candidate (8); Art Club Secretary (8); J.V. Bas- ketball (8-10); Homecoming Queen Candidate (8, 12); Junior Beta Club (9-10); Newspaper Staff (9-12); FBLA (9,11); French Club (9-10); Class Vice President (9); Drama Club (10-12); J.V. Cheerleader (9-10); Drama Award (10); Class President (10); Ju- nior Beta Secretary (10); Snow Queen Court Second Runner-up (10); Senior Beta (11-12); Regional Foren- sics Runner-up (11); FBLA Reporter (11); Varsity Basketball (11-12); Ten- nis (11); Virginia Theater Conference (11); District and Regional Forensics (11); FBLA Conference Voting Dele- gate (11); VICA Club (12); Newspaper Co-editor (12); Annual Staff (12); Snow Queen Candidate (12); Varsity Basketball Co-captain (12); VICA Club Reporter (12); Homecoming Court (12) Karen Denise Wright — Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wright; Perfect Attendence Award (8-12); FHA (8-12); Junior De- gree Pin (8); Chapter Degree Pin (9); Physical Educational Award (10); Art Award (10); Junior Beta (9-10); Art Club (10); Volleyball (9, 12); FHA Re- porter (10); Drama Club (11); FHA First Vice President (11); Library Club (11-12); Honor Letter (11); Histo- ry Award (11); Business Computer Applications Award (11); FHA Presi- dent (12); Year Book Staff (12); Snow Queen Court (12); Tennis (12); News- paper Staff (11) Sharon Mae Wright — Mr. and Mrs. William Terry Wright; Chorus (8-10); Chorus Secretary (8); FHA (12); Voca- tional Horticulture (11-12) 32 — Senior Stats Pride in outstanding members Which class has 54 out- standing members? Which class can boast forensics winners and a former Junior Miss? Which class can point with pride to Miss Echo, a state Beta vice-president, and state FBLA parliamentar- ian? The answer to these triv- ia questions is the 1986 Se- nior Class. The road to these accom- plishments began in 1980 when they entered BHS as 8th graders and all too rapidly advanced to upper classmen. Their main concern during these years was money-mak- ing projects, grades and class rank. Each year brought growing responsibilities and chal- lenges. As seniors, money- making accelerated through monthly doughnut sales and concession stands. New tasks moved them toward that magical graduation day. Donna Sue Alexander “Donna” Marcie Anett Asbury “Marcie” Paula Marie Austin “Paula” Everett Allen Baxley “Everett” Kimberly Jo Boardwine “Kim” Jeffrey Keith Cox “Jeff” Pamela Diane Davis “Pam” Timothy Lafayette Davis “Tim” William Walter Davis “William” Seniors 33 Joseph Leopole DeWilde “Joe” Barry Wayne Dillow “Barry” Benjamin Miller Dillow “Ben” Roger Eugene Etter “Roger” Paul Steven Foglesong “Fogie” Kenneth Aldo Froy “Kenny” Rita Gaye Gusler “Rita” Rebecca Ann Hanshaw “Becky” James Melvin Harden “Jimmy” Tracy Matilda Kegley “Tracy” William Clarence King “Billy” Edgar Eugene Lambert “Gene” 34 Seniors Sammy Joe Lambert “Sammy” Rebecca Kate Melvin “Becky” Teresa Ann Miller “Teresa” Melanie Rae Morehead “Melanie” Gary Dean Mustard “Gary” Jeri Lynne Mustard “Jeri” LeAnna June Mustard “LeAnna” Terry Gene Mustard “Terry” Donald Shaunn Neel “Shaunn” Brian Keith Perkins “Brian” Edward Randall Price “Eddie” Life at the Miss Echo Dance Seniors 35 Tina Dennise Putnam “Tina” Regina Leigh Ramsey “Regina” William Harvey Ramsey “Billy” Thomas Junior Roseberry “T. J.” Ernie William Shelton “Ernie” Dennis Lee Spangler “Dennis” Angela Darlene Strock “Angela” Joy Lynn Tate “Lynn” Eric Brian Taylor “E. T.” Angela Renee Thompson “Angie” Christopher Lee Tickle “Chris” Lisa Louise Tolbert “Lisa” 36 Seniors Judy Carolyn Umbarger “Judy” Karen Denise Umbarger “Denise” Ryland William Wade “Ryland” Sherri Dawn Wimmer “Sherri” Martin Cleveland Wright “Martin” Karen Denise Wright “Karen” Sharon Mae Wright “Sharon” Senior Class Officers FRONT: Denise Umbarger, President; Tracy Kegley, vice-president; BACK: Ken- ny Froy, secretary; Brian Perkins, treasurer. SENIORS FAVORITE THINGS Teacher Radio Station TV Show Mrs. Bird K-92 Miami Vice Mr. Havens J-104 The Cosby Show Mrs. Faulkner Q-99 Santa Barbara Food Color Pizza Blue Hamburger Red Taco Black Candv Female Singer Male Singer Runts Tina TUrner Bryan Adams Sugar Daddy Cyndi Lauper Bruce Springsteen M M’s Madonna Rick Springfield Subject Sports Study Hall Baseball Creative Writing Basketball English Football Movie Magazine Back to the Future Teen First Blood Part II Rambo Seventeen D. C. Cab Sports Illustrated Rock Group Ratt REO Speedwagon Chicago SodaPop Pepsi Dr. Pepper Mountain Dew Garfield Bugs Bunny Elmer Fudd Hardees Burger King McDonalds Seniors 37 TOP: 1986 Senior Class. CENTER LEFT: “Orange you smart” — Betas Angie Thompson, Gene Lam- bert, Becky Melvin. CENTER: Tracy Kegley and Gene Lambert. BOTTOM LEFT: Becky Melvin, Angie Thomp- son, Tracy Kegley, Ka- ren Wright. BOTTOM CENTER: Angie Thompson. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sammy Lam- bert. 38 Sr. Candids Student Student Life 39 A night of “Heaven” On which event of the year do florists sell more flowers than any other? The answer to this trivial question must be “prom week.” The juniors, seniors, and their dates are busy rushing to order cor- sages and boutonniers. The week before the prom the young ladies made appoint- ments with their favorite hair- dresser or girlfriend, and most importantly, they picked out the “perfect gown.” The young men were deciding on a tuxedo or suit to match their dates gown. The night of May 4 proved to be “Heaven” for those at- tending the 1985 junior-se- nior prom. The Wytheville Re- creation Center was beauti- fully decorated in silver and blue with a silver staircase in the middle of the floor. The finale of the evening was the crowning of the King and Queen, with the honors being bestowed upon Arnie Wimmer and Shawna Carr. As the evening drew to a close, the seniors left with memories off a lovely night and the juniors were left with thoughts of the next day’s clean-up. TOP LEFT: Arnie Wimmer and Shawna Carr, King Queen (with exchanged crowns). TOP CENTER: Barry Dillow and Denise Umbarger. TOP RIGHT: Awaiting the announcement of the King and Queen. CENTER LEFT: Becky Melvin and Todd Turner. CENTER: Melanie Morehead and Danny Bridges. CENTER RIGHT: Becky Melvin, Shaunn Neel and Tracy Kegley give out senior gifts. BOTTOM LEFT: Randy Riggle and LeAnna Mustard. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dancers at the prom. 40 Prom TOP LEFT: Shaunn Neel, Eric Taylor, and Bob Hylton in the Wizard of Oz. TOP RIGHT: Billy Burton marching in the Chilhowie parade. CENTER LEFT: Angela Strock and her friend Tabby. CENTER RIGHT: Dancers at the Miss Echo dance. BOTTOM LEFT: Annual staff at the Miss Echo dance. Candids 41 Winners entertained Excitment ran high on September 27 as the 1986 Echo staff frantically put finishing touches of blue and sliver streamers and balloons in the gym in preparation for the annual Miss Echo dance which culminated a two-week sales drive. A total of 354 yearbooks had been sold, and the girl selling the most subscriptions would be “Miss Echo 1986.” For the first time, the dance became a night activity, adding to the “special- ness” of the occasion. Following the introduction of the candidates and es- corts, thirteen former Miss Echo win- ners were presented to the onlookers as Laura Morehead provided back- ground music. Entertainment was provided by band, choir, Roberta Kegley, Becky Bird, Ginny Guthrie, Sarah Thompson, Heidi Guthrie, Eugene King, Kevin King and Robert Davis in a variety of songs and dance routines. Following the en- tertainment Rita Gusler was crowned Miss Echo of 1986, receiving an ini- tialed key ring, a banner and tiara. Each candidate received an initialed key ring, and each escort and past win- ner received a decanter. Mike “Wooly” Woolwine provided the dance music. RIGHT: Miss Echo 1986 Rita Gusler FORMER WINNERS: Margaret Buchanan Capito, 58; Jean Faulkner Blankenship, 61; Tere- sa Johnston Perdue, 64; Joyce Bryant King, 67; Debra Shockley, 68; Jennie Songer Carroll, 69; Judy King Brown, 74; Missy Mill- er Pifer, 78; Rhonda Ellison, 80; Karen Harden, 81; Rita Lambert, 83; JoAnn Matz, 84; Shawna Carr, 85. 42 Miss Echo TOP LEFT: Roberta Kegley, accompanied by her father Robert, renders a medley of country songs. TOP RIGHT: Dance enthusiasts. CENTER: The Miss Echo Court - Aaron Newberry, Amy Haga - 8th; Bob Hylton, Lana Lindamood - 10th, 1st runner-up; Shaunn Neel, Rita Gusler - 12th, Queen; Steven Fogesong, Lamoore Muncy - 11th; Robbie Waddle, Lori Perkins - 9th. BOTTOM LEFT: Robert Davis and Kevin King show Bland how to Break Dance. BOTTOM CENTER: Eugene King singing “Raindrops keep falling on my head.” Miss Echo 43 On the Who was chosen the fairest in Bland County for 1985? On March 22, 1985, beauti- ful lassies adorned in lovely dresses presented them- selves to a panel of judges. Using a point system the judges independently marked ballots for each girl. The girls having the highest points edge of a dream were declared the winners. The winners for Miss Bland were — Stina Roseberryj 1st runner up — Debbie Warden; 2nd runner up — Kitten Rich- ardson. The winners for Sr. Miss were — Tammy Davis; 1st runner up — Carla Pau- ley; 2nd runner up — Latrayle Shewey. TOP LEFT: MISS BLAND COUNTY 1985 — Stina Roseberry. TOP RIGHT: Parade of Senior Miss contestants. CENTER RIGHT: Top ten Miss Bland County con- testants. BOTTOM LEFT: SENIOR MISS 1985 — Tammy Davis BOT- TOM RIGHT: Top seven Senior Miss contestants. 44 Sr. Miss Bland County TOP LEFT: Pirouettes — Sarah Thompson, Heidi Guthrie, Becky Bird, Heather Guthrie. TOP RIGHT: Kay Kincer, supervi- sor off Special Education. TOP CENTER LEFT: Butch Underwood and Miracle Mit- chem lead the band at Chilhowie. TOP CENTER RIGHT: Preparing Bland’s fa- vorite foods are Mary Melvin and Doris Tibbs. BOTTOM CENTER LEFT: Karen Wright, Tracy Kegley, Angie Thompson. BOTTOM CEN- TER: Angela Strock and Rita Gusler with an unknown “friend” BOTTOM CENTER RIGHT: John Thompson at elementary playground. BOTTOM: First graders en- joying recess on the play- ground. Candids 45 The beauty of youth How can so much confusion finally turn into an organized event? Practice, decorating, preparing score-sheets, and programs were only part of the work that went on behind the scenes of the 1986 Little Miss and Junior Miss Pag- eants. But, all this work was just the tip of the iceberg. It was the job of the Senior Beta Club and the FBLA Club to keep things flowing smoothly during the pageants. They had to soothe nerves and smooth dresses; they also had to help fix hair and pin on numbers. The gym was transformed into a little girls’ dream, with pink and lavender streamers and pink balloons. This set- ting provided the backdrop for 30 Little Miss and 21 Ju- nior Miss contestants to pre- sent themselves to the judges. While the counters busily added scores, entertainment was provided by members of the two sponsoring clubs. These students sang a med- ley of tunes of years gone by. A magical night was the re- sult, with two young ladies declared “winners.” TOP RIGHT: 2nd runner up — Ashley Akers, Little Miss Bland County — Sarah Smith, 1st Run- ner up — Megan Shewey. ABOVE: Beta president, Tracy Kegley, assists Little Miss Bland County. BOTTOM RIGHT: Little Miss top ten, Fay Wolfe, Liesa Hagy, Amanda Phillips, Megan Shewey, Elizabeth Hankins, Ash- ley Akers, Erin Thompson, Sarah Bird, Rachel Munsey, and Sarah Smith. 46 Little Miss TOP: 1st runner up — Terri Tolbert, Junior Miss Bland County — Becky Bird 2nd runner up — Beth Bridges. CENTER LEFT: Amy Drum- mond, Lyle Muncy, LaMoore Muncy, Denise Umbarger, Carla Pauley, Steve Fogle- song and Roberta Kegley. CENTER RIGHT: Becky Mel- vin, Sherri Wimmer, Vicki Sarver and Eric Taylor. BOT- TOM: Top ten in Junior Miss — Sherri Burton, Heather Smith, Terri Tolbert, Detria Agee, Jennie Lambert, Julie Bradshaw, Beth Bridges, Heather Burton, Becky Bird, (not pictured — Angel Un- derwood). Jr. Miss 47 Bravery and dare-devils wear “rat-tails” What were the most unusu- al fashion trends of 1986? the rat tail, long sweaters, cropped pants, or short skirts? All of these fashions Jeans, cropped pants (above the ankle), and stirrup pants (anchored under the arch) were sta- ples in the well-dressed student’s wardrobe. More students wore “baggy” jeans, and the cropped and stirrup pants are reminiscent of yesteryear’s pedal push- ers and stretch pants. TOP RIGHT: Brad Dillow looks over “fad” hairstyles of Thelma Sarver, Amy Drummond, Marsha Martin and Julie Pauley. BOTTOM LEFT: Tina Putman BOT- TOM RIGHT: Amy Drum- mond, Deanna Harden, Ju- lie Pauley, Lori Perkins. and more could be seen in the halls of BHS throughout the year. Many students were brave enough to have their hair cut into the “rat tail.” But a few real “dare-devils” went so far as to dye these fair strands a variety of colors. 48 Fashions 1986 Snow King and Queen December 6, 1985, was the date of the fifth annual Snow Dance sponsored by the Bland FBLA Chapter. The pen- ny-a-vote campaign lasted for three weeks, at the end of which time, the candidates having earned the most mon- ey became Snow King and Queen. Candidates from thir- teen clubs vied for the presti- gious honor of being named to royalty. The long, hard-fought battle had finally ended. As the mo- ment of destiny drew nigh at the Snow Dance, contestants became anxious to know the results of their endless labor. Janet Millirons and Mark Hamblin captured the posi- tion of 2nd runner-up with a total of $162.47. Deanna Har- den and Robert Lambert earned $195.40 which en- sured them the position of 1 st runner-up. The 1986 Snow King and Queen, with a total of $359.92, were Chip Bird and Becky Melvin. TOP LEFT: 1986 Snow King and Queen, Chip Bird and Becky Mel- vin. CENTER LEFT: 2nd runner-up — Mark Hamblin, Janet Millir- ons; King Chip Bird, Queen Becky Melvin; 1st runner-up — Robert Lambert, Deanna Harden. BOTTOM LEFT: Students move slowly in close unison as 1986 Snow Court leads the first dance after the crowning ceremony. Snow King and Queen — 49 What is “What can we do to raise money? Let’s think of something really different.” These were comments by li- brary club members in the spring of '85. They decided to have a dance with an elected King and Queen. There’s nothing different about that — except the contestants were to be males and they would be escorted by girls. Two candidates were chosen to run from each class (8-11) with three from the seniors. Excitement prevailed among club members as they plotted and planned for this last dance of the year, “Spring Fling. Decorations were bountiful and the gym looked like a huge flower garden. Candidates were Richard Spi- vey, Scott Wellman-8th; Mike Hounshell, Brian Townley- TOP LEFT; King Amie Wimmer es- corted by Shawna Carr. CENTER: Swinging with the sounds of music. TOP RIGHT; Balloons were released to shower the court. BOTTOM; Mike Hounshell, Dawn Dillow; Bob Hylton, Lana Lindamood; T.J. Roseberry, Pat- ty Smith; Chuck Turner, Marci New- berry; Amie Wimmer, Shawna Carr. Not shown: Richard Spivey, Tonya Smith. a “Spring 9th; Bob Hylton, Todd TUrner- 10th; T.J. Roseberry, Eric Tay- lor-11th; Sammy King, Chuck Turner, Arnie Wimmer-12th. The honors of “Spring Fling King” went to Arnie Wimmer with Chuck Turner as 1st run- ner-up. Arnie received a ban- ner, pewter mug and crown, Chuck a silver top hat, and each of the other winners a black derby. As the court led the dance, balloons cascad- ed from the ceiling to float over and around the dancers. Music was provided by “Woo- ly” Woolwine. After the snow caused a week's delay, Homecoming became a reality on February 7. Students were in a festive mood after winning two of the three basketball games. Con- testants hurried to don their “dress-up” frocks while mu- Fling”? sic equipment was being set up. Selected by classmates were Latrayle Shewey and Samantha Waddle-8th, Sonya Carroll and Sonya Chewning- 9th, Dawn Dillow and Darcy Groseclose-10th, Laura Brit- ton and Carla Pauley-11th, Tracy Kegley, Angela Strock and Sherri Wimmer-12th. The final talley bestowed the hon- or of Homecoming Queen to Tracy Kegley who received a tiara, banner and arm bou- quet. Second place honor went to Sherri Wimmer and Angela Strock placed third. They, along with winners from each of the classes, were given arm bouquets. Dancing filled the remainder of the night with John Goins providing the music. 50 — Spring Fling TOP LEFT: 1986 Homecoming Queen Tracy Kegley escorted by Brian Per- kins. TOP RIGHT: Donna Warden in a fast dance with her date. CENTER LEFT: All ages get in a swinging mood. CENTER RIGHT: Latrayle Shewey and Rusty Havens are keep- ing time to a fast-paced tune. BOT- TOM-HOMECOMING COURT: 9th-Son- ya Chewning, Mark Gusler; 12th-Tra- cy Kegley, Brian Perkins; llth-Carla Pauley, Allan Massey; 10th-Dawn Oil- low, Aaron Newberry; 8th-Samantha Waddle, Shannon King. Homecoming Dance — 51 When does When does weather create a change of plans? The answer to this trivial question is Homecoming Week. With plans made for each day, signs and stream- ers abounded and lockers decorated, the snow we had wished for came for Home- coming Week (Jan. 27-31). Missing the first two days, students returned on TOP LEFT: Mr. Beamer models his evening attire. TOP RIGHT: Shaunn Neel, Allan Massey, Eric Taylor, Chris Tickle, and Sammy Lambert. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cow- boys and Indian Day. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Havens joins Ms. Hon- aker in the sack race. weather change plans? Wednesday to carry out final plans. With snow coming down in buckets, school dis- missed after only 30 minutes. An accumulation of about six inches of white powder pre- vented classes resuming un- til the following week. On Monday, students came in the latest (or oldest) Punk outfits. Tuesday brought out the cowboys and Indians. Fa- vorite TV or movie characters graced the halls on Wednes- day. Thursday found us dressed in our “usual” attire for Tacky Day. Everyone got into the spirit of things for Spirit Day on Friday with lots of maroon and gold. A pep ral- ly was held to set an excited mood. 52 — Homecoming TOP: Jeff Cox, Eric Taylor, Gene Lambert, Sammy Lambert and Shaunn Neel. CENTER LEFT: An- gie Thompson, Rita Gusler, Den- ise Unbarger and Angela Strock. CENTER RIGHT: Maw-Squaw Ro- berta Kegley. BOTTOM LEFT: Punk Day. BOTTOM RIGHT: An- gela Stock, Karen Wright, Denise Umbarger and Rita Gusler. Homecoming — 53 Why do they volunteer? Why freeze your buns off putting up a flag? Why give your time collecting absen- tees, then make the same rounds in cold and rain? Be- cause they are proud of their school and nation. The incon- veniences they muster through are unimportant as they give their time for a ser- vice in which they believe. FLAG GIRLS: Vicki Sarver and OFFICE ASSISTANTS: Amy Drummond and Denise Umbarger. Tonya Smith. Wayne Colley — 9th Deana Lakey — 9th Susan Remines — 9th Richard Spivey — 9th Lori Winters — 8th Mrs. Phyllis Umbarger, Aide for Spe- cial Education, assists Mike Um- barger and Chris Bowles. 54 — Volunteers Academics Academics Division — 55 TOP: 1985 Graduating Class as they were escorted by juniors T.J. Roseberry and Karin Carl- son. CENTER LEFT: Class Presi- dent, Katrina Lilly, Chuck Ttirner, Jimmy Brown lead their class- mates in singing “We are the World.” CENTER RIGHT: Lori Neel, Valedictorian, delivers her final words to student body. BOTTOM LEFT: Amusement is expressed as Packy Morehead receives his “senior gift” from Gretchen Carlson. BOTTOM RIGHT: Salutatorian, Joanne Matz, gives her speech to friends and faculty. 56 — Graduation ’85 When was the most hectic time of the year? Frantic last-minute work by seniors improved grades and class rank. Once rank was es- tablished, they wrote, de- leted, and rewrote those mandatory papers called speeches. Seniors had to pre- pare and select gag gifts for each classmate — no easy task since they were subject to censure by the higher pow- ers. Awards were presented to those students attaining the highest average in their re- spective classes. Some stu- dents disliked working at home so much they attended school every day for which they received perfect atten- dance certificates. TOP: Daniel Conley receives art award from Mrs. Chris Bird. CENTER LEFT: Jimmy Brown assists Mr. Roger Thompson with perfect attendance award to Rusty King. CENTER RIGHT: Arnie Wimmer — recipient of “Woodsmen of the World” presented by Thomas Shewey. BOTTOM: David Dalton receives Math medal and Maria Foglesong receives Science medal from Mr. Thompson. Awards — 57 TOP LEFT: TVacy Kegley, Senior DAR, State Beta Vice-President. TOP CENTER: Tammi Haga, Junior DAR. TOP RIGHT. Double honor bars — Lisa Talbert and Becky Melvin. CENTER LEFT: Becky Melvin, FBLA state parliamentarian. CENTER RIGHT: Single honor bars — Lori Nelson and Tammi Haga. BOTTOM: First-year honor letters. FRONT ROW: Lisa Gravley, Laura Morehead, Karen Wright, Maria Foglesong. BACK ROW: Gerhard Schoenthal, Karen Strock, Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley, Jennifer Stafford. What constitutes an honor student? Honors are easily earned if a student is willing to work for them. Top grades are only one source of honors bestowed. To earn a letter, a student must have attained a 95 or higher average for a year’s work. Each subsequent year with that average, they earn bars. Other honors come through good citizenship and club work. TOP: Government — Sherri Wimmer, Mrs. Nancy Gamble, Lynn Tate, Paula Austin, Barry Dillow. BOTTOM LEFT: US History — David Dalton, Patrick Groseclose, Todd Turner, Steve Fanning. BOTTOM RIGHT: Geography — Mr. Fred Beamer, Sam Simmons, Mike Fanning, Aaron Newberry. Social Studies — 59 What area prepares students for world of work? Follow-up studies show graduates from Bland suc- cessfully entered the work- ing world or advanced train- ing and higher education. FBLA, FFA, FHA and VICA are an important part of the total vocational program. Bland students do well in local, area, regional and state com- petition and hold numerous local, federation, area, re- gional and state offices. This additional club chapter work allows the student to practice the skills and competencies that they have learned in classroom and lab. ABOVE: This is Family Living? CENTER: Carolyn Bane, Sherri Wimmer, Timmy Davis, Shaunn Neel, and Becky Hanshew. RIGHT: Roger Etter, Jeff Cox, Steve Fanning, Steve Foglesong, Jeff Dodson and Marty Leedy. 60 — Vocational ABOVE: Cindy Crabtree, Phillip Bogle, and Issis Umbarger receive instruc- tions from Jessie Kegley. LEFT: Angie Thompson dozing off in Word Processing. How can anyone sleep through that? TOP RIGHT: Pam Davis and Tracy Kegley plan the in- put for their computerized brains. BOTTOM RIGHT: Den- ise Umbarger, Tammi Haga and Issis Umbarger are totally absorbed in becoming perfect accountants. Vocational — 61 TOP RIGHT: Are Mrs. Mabe and Everett Baxley playing role re- versal with their positions of teacher and student? LOWER TOP LEFT: Mr. Bird assists Sandy Mitchell in developing the funda- mental basics of her mathematic education. BOTTOM RIGHT: Is Mrs. Mabe really in a trance or is she simply mesmerized by her students’ “brilliance”? What’s New In Math and Science? A new feature, computer lit- eracy, has been added to the math curriculum. Each class- room has been equipped with an Apple lie computer in or- der to familiarize the stu- dents with a more advanced system of mathematics. Mrs. Mabe’s classes were faced with an artistic assign- ment at Christmas-time. Geo- metric ornaments and Christ- mas cards with math verses were designed by the stu- dents. The science department has undergone a drastic change in staff. Mr. John Wag- oner was added to the staff as earth science and physical science teacher. Mr. Gary Collins was given the new role of biology teacher. In response to recommen- dations made in the Self- Study Evaluation, efforts were made to improve the safety facilities and inven- tory and to organize and im- prove the equipment and ma- terials of the science depart- ment. 62 Math TOP: “Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble. .Amy Haga and Becky Winesett. LOWER RIGHT: Bunson burners, test tubes, and flasks all come into use as physical sci- ence students take action. Dusty King and Lisa Davis are try- and Dale Morehad observe, ing for accuracy as Mr. Wagoner Science — 63 Which departments shared the most change? During the past year, the Language Arts Department has seen a number of changes. After 41 years at Bland Combined School, Miss Mary Greever retired. Miss Greever had devoted her life to the teaching profession and left a lasting impression on her students. Mrs. Janet Faulkner assumed Miss Gre- ever’s classroom duties by becoming the junior and se- nior English teacher. Replacing Mrs. Faulkner in eighth, ninth, and tenth grade English is Mr. Scott Bowen. Mr. Bowen is new to us at BCS but has 11 years of teaching experience. Making a new addition to the Language Arts Curricu- lum was Creative Writing taught by Mrs. Chris Bird to ju- niors and seniors. This class expands the students’ writing knowledge with short story, poetry, and essay writing. To keep pace with our changing times and to better prepare our students for col- lege and the world of work, the Language Arts Depart- ment is placing a greater em- phasis on adding writing to the curriculum. Proof of this is obvious through the heavy sale of paper and pens from the office and the constant complaining of BCS English students. The Fine Arts Department has a new face this year. Miss Kim Styron assumed the du- ties once held by Ms. Karen Green who left for “greener” pastures in California after 6 years at BCS. Miss Styron teaches elementary and high school band and chorus at Bland and Rocky Gap. These organizations are kept busy with parades and concerts. Also encompassed in the Fine Arts program are the dra- matics and art classes. Dra- matics is kept busy with plays for the school as well as one- act and forensics competi- tions on the district, regional and state levels. Art classes frequently dis- played their talents in the ele- mentary hallway as well as at Wytheville Community Col- lege and Mercer Mall during the spring. TOP LEFT: Scott Lambert outlines his design in pen and ink. This is a new water-color process demon- strated by Mrs. Bev Sarver. TOP RIGHT: Lana Lindamood, Carla Pauley, and Lyle Muncy try hard to entertain their audience with a scene from the Happy Scarecrow. BOTTOM: Regina Ramsey and Donna Alexander, after completing their design, await further instructions. 64 — Fine Arts TOP: Denise Umbarger, Angela Strock, Rita Gusler, Eric Taylor, and Tracy Kegley. CENTER: 11th Grade English. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Scott Bowen’s 9th Grade English. BOTTOM RIGHT: Teacher’s pets. Language Arts — 65 What was a course favorite? Required for three years, many students chose phys- ical education as an elective for an additional one or two years. Three days a week stu- dents dressed out and got physical through exercises, volleyball, basketball, wiffle- ball or soccer. Tuesdays and Thursdays the gym was re- served for elementary use, and secondary students re- tired to the dressing room for health class. Emphasis was placed on what constitutes good health with a nutritional diet and proper exercise. The problems of smoking, drink- ing and drugs were dealt with. The climbing rate of teenage suicide was presented, studying causes and preven- tive measures. TOP: Volleyball is only one of several winter sports learned and enjoyed by students. BOT- TOM LEFT: Demonstrating a set- up play. BOTTOM RIGHT: Warm- up exercises are an important part of physical fitness. 66 — Health ft Phys. Ed. Community Division Community Life — 67 TOP: On Nov. 23, 1985, Eddie Bryant and Maggie Dillow chat lady” (Jean Fanning) doles out Morehead killed this “mythical” while attending a school event, goodies, coyote. BOTTOM LEFT: Mildred BOTTOM RIGHT: An “elderly 68 — Community Life What keeps community people busy? People in Bland County communities stay busy with individual activities as well as joint efforts to help each other and enrich the commu- nity. They combine talents with financial assistance to aid civic groups locally, re- gionally and nationally. Spring finds them busy pre- paring ground for gardens, planting farm crops and nur- turing seedlings and flower beds. Mid-summer brings a rash of picnics, ice cream suppers and homecomings. By July horse owners begin actively grooming and preparing their mounts for local and state fairs. As harvest arrives, neigh- bors gather at the canneries lending assistance to each other. Many quarts of apple butter are stirred in the open kettle outside and molasses making becomes a communi- ty gathering. People of Bland County live and work together in genuine love and care. TOP LEFT! Molasses time — Olin Hall, Sammy Lindamood, Jimmy Pauley, Robert Hall, Wayne Bridges. TOP RIGHT: Doug Wilder, Lieut. Gov., greets Bob Andy Dillow and Bill Crabtree. BOTTOM LEFT: Canning tomato sauce — Kenny May, Kenneth Scott, Mona May. BOTTOM RIGHT: Luke Lambert examines buckwheat crop. Community Life — 69 Who are they? They are supportive, con- cerned, willing-to-help citi- zens of the community who truly care about people. They give their time and talents through PTA endeavors and school functions and provide entertainment and wisdom to enrich the total school pro- gram. TOP LEFT: Patsy Muncy, PTA President, at Halloween festivities. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Sheila Richardson plays the dulcimer for 2nd grade. BOTTOM LEFT: These costume judges are actually Bland’s bank tellers, Brenda Thompson, Donna Hanshew, and Denise Romano. BOTTOM RIGHT: Pat and Bob Newberry. 70 — Community Life Organizations Organizations Division — 71 TOP: Eric Strock demonstrates his worth as a “slave.” CENTER LEFT- FRONT ROW: Rita Gusler, Tammi Haga, Lori Nelson, Pam Dillow, Eric Taylor. 2ND ROW: Karen Wright, Lisa Talbert, Carrie Shelton, Dawn Pruitt, Jeff Dodson. 3RD ROW: Eric Strock, LaMoore Muncy, Carla Pauley, Becky Melvin, Cindy Crabtree. BACK ROW: Tracy Kegley, Steve Foglesong, Gene Lambert. CENTER RIGHT: Mrs. Janet Faulkner sorts out damaged fruit. BOTTOM RIGHT: Tracy Kegley, presi- dent; Steve Foglesong, vice-presi- dent; Mrs. Janet Faulkner, sponsor; Gene Lambert, secretary-treasurer. 72 Senior Beta TOP: Junior Betas plot and bid to gain a “slave.” CENTER-FRONT ROW: Maria Foglesong, secre- tary; Karen Strock, vice-presi- dent; Sarah Newberry, president. BACK ROW: Mrs. Nancy Gamble, sponsor; Ritchie Havens, report- er; Roberta Kegley, treasurer. BOTTOM-FRONT ROW: Julie Pau- ley, Beau Guthrie, Robbie Wad- dle, Donna Warden, Joyce Bruce, Christie Wolfe. 2ND ROW: Ger- hard Schoenthal, Ritchie Ha- vens, Robert Lambert, Pam Dil- low, Sonya Chewning, Tonya Smith. 3RD ROW: Chip Bird, Su- san Remines, Karen Strock, Ro- berta Kegley, Sarah Newberry. BACK ROW: Jennifer Stafford, Maria Foglesong, Kathy Kidd, Kim Crabtree, Mrs. Nancy Gam- ble. Who promoted a state vice president? Betas were busy the entire school year. Fall brought girl’s ball season and many concession stands. These concession stands were the responsibility of the Senior Beta Club. They cooked and sold food until the winter sea- son, when large trucks could be seen in the school parking lot with bushels of oranges and apples which they had sold as a joint project with the FFA. During all this, the Betas sold pizzas in their spare time. Spring brought a reward for all this work — State Beta Convention. Tracy Kegley, our own State Beta vice- president, spent her year de- veloping her project, teen drinking problems. She pre- sented a speech on this sub- ject to the State Convention. Our Betas also showed their talents in the Quiz Bowl and scrapbook competitions. Carnivals and plays marked the beginning and end of the year for the Junior Beta Club with guest speakers in be- tween. As a special service project, Junior Betas helped with the PTA Halloween Car- nival. They then turned their thoughts to maintaining their grade averages until the end of the year, when a trip to Bar- ter Theatre became a high point for each Junior Beta member. Junior Beta — 73 Who were the journalists? The journalists were those creative individuals who were interested in writing the news and history of their school for the ’85-’86 year. Working under a new advisor, Mr. Scott Bowen, the newspa- per staff of 15 + members be- gan with enthusiasm. Their talents spanned grade levels 8-12. As academics and ex- tracurricular demands in- creased, enthusiasm dimmed and the staff dropped to 10. Mr. Bowen and his staff have TOP LEFTi Working over copy — Vicki Sarver, Beau Guthrie, Christie Wolfe, Tonya Looney, Tonya Smith. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Scott Bowen points out errors to Tiffany Bowen and Roberta Keg- ley. BOTTOM-FRONT ROW: Tonya Smith, Vicki Sarver, Gerhard Schoenthal, Roberta Kegley, Tif- fany Bowen. BACK ROW: Beau Guthrie, Christie Wolfe, Tonya Looney, April Newberry, Sarah Karpinski, Mr. Scott Bowen, ad- visor. made some improvements and look toward a more pro- ductive year ahead. For the first time freshmen and sophomores were a part of the yearbook staff. With 18 members the work load per member lessened. They be- gan the year collecting ads in Bland and Wythe, highlighting the day with lunch at the Pizza Hut. Next a workshop with Mr. Elmer Phillippi and Mrs. Eliza- beth Newberry, advisor, was held after school, when they learned the rudiments of lay- out and copy fitting. Many of the staff had no study period so creating time to work was a real problem. Meeting those deadlines became an impos- sibility when pictures didn’t arrive on time and basketball schedules extended one week after the final yearbook deadline. The staff shook their heads, sighed and worked faithfully until those final pages were posted. 74 — Newspaper TOP: Angela Strock and Rita Cusler work on layouts. CENTER LEFT: Page planning by business managers Tra- cy Kegley and Karen Wright and freshman members Sonya Chewn- ing. CENTER RIGHT: Becky Melvin, editor, finds fitting copy is not so easy. BOTTOM. THE ECHO STAFF. FRONT ROW: Rita Gusler, Sonya Chewning, LeAnna Mustard, Angie Thompson, Tracy Kegley, Sherri Wimmer. 2ND ROW: Angela Strock, Karen Wright, Eric Taylor, Karen Strock, Roberta Kegley, Chip Bird. BACK ROW: Issis Umbarger, Tammi Haga, Becky Melvin, Teresa Miller, Daniel Conley. Yearbook — 75 Who “shadows” county employees? Each home room selected a representative to serve on the Student Council Associ- ation, a student governing body for the school. This year Mr. Barry Guthrie was ap- pointed to act as the SCA sponsor. For the 4th straight year the Bland chapter of Future Busi- ness Leaders of America won a Gold Seal (receiving an Hon- or Seal and being ranked among the top 15 percent of active chapters). FBLAers began early in the year with reports and co- sponsored the Little and Ju- nior Miss beauty pageants. Their next effort was the Snow King and Queen dance TOP LEFT: Faculty Crystal Laven- der sings “O Holy Night” accom- panied by Norma Newberry at the annual Christmas program. TOP RIGHT - SCA REPRESENTA- TIVES - FRONT ROW: Rusty Ha- vens, Beau Guthrie, Amy Haga, Kathy Kidd. 2ND ROW: Melanie Morehead, Tammi Haga, Susan Remines, T. J. Roseberry. BACK ROW: Cindy Crabtree, Roberta Kegley, Mark Vineyard, Tracy Kegley. BOTTOM: Excitement drew students to the library to observe a tractor pull. Each stu- dent expected his to be the best as they placed their stompers on the tables with weights piled be- hind. in early December, followed by a pizza feast. In January senior members visited var- ious county businesses and became a “shadow” of one individual with observations and questions concerning the employee’s training and work. February brought pro- motion of project ASK (Asso- ciation for the study of Child- hood Cancer). Members re- ceived donations for the fund and then wore T-shirts printed with the donor’s names to the dance. March was the month for competition at Radford University. FBLAers entered most subject areas and have brought home a number of honors in previous years. Outstanding efforts in the spring of ’85 brought the dis- tinguished honor of having a state parliamentarian at Bland. Becky Melvin achieved this honor as a re- sult of being the junior with the highest score on the Par- liamentary Procedures test out of a field of 55 contes- tants, representing 11 re- gions throughout the state. Becky is also the Radford re- gional reporter which covers a seven county area. She is responsible for publishing the Radford Region Newslet- ter and for sending informa- tion to the “Pride of Virginia”, a newsletter at the state lev- el. 76 SCA TOP: Gene Lambert, Everett Baxley, Jeff Cox, Tracy Kegley, Angie Thomp- son, Rita Gusler, Karen Wright, LeAnna Mustard, Becky Melvin, Den- ise Umbarger, Pam Davis. CENTER LEFT • FBLA - FRONT ROW: Cheryl Graham, Christie Wolfe, Donna War- den, Vicki Sarver, Pam Davis, LeAnna Mustard, Tiffany Bowen. 2ND ROW: Karen Strock, Sarah Newberry, Darcy Groseclose, Tracy Kegley, Amy Drummond, Kathy Kidd. 3RD ROW: Lyle Muncy, Rita Gusler, Gene Lambert, Karen Wright, Gerhard Schoenthal, Everett Baxley. 4TH ROW: Cindy Crabtree, Angie Thomp- son, Issis Umbarger, Roberta Kegley, Tammi Haga, Becky Melvin. BACK ROW: Laura Britton, Carla Pauley, Kim Crabtree. CENTER RIGHT: Gene Lambert will definitely have a full stomach after eating that pile of piz- za. Rusty King is momentarily halted in his eating at the sight. BOTTOM- OFFICERS: Angie Thompson, presi- dent; Roberta Kegley, vice-presi- dent; Tammi Haga, secretary; Issis Umbarger, treasurer; Gene Lambert, historian; Carla Pauley, reporter; Becky Melvin, parliamentarian; Mrs. Jessie Kegley, sponsor. FBLA 77 TOP LEFT: Tim Davis at J.R. Davis Construction. TOP RIGHT: Paula Aus- tin at Bland County Clinic. CENTER LEFT - VIC A - FRONT ROW: Lynn Tate, Sherri Wimmer, Becky Hanshew, Paula Austin. 2ND ROW: Ryland Wade, Ernie Shelton, David Dalton, Tim Davis. 3RD ROW: Todd Turner, Barry Dillow, Ben Dillow. 4TH ROW: Martin Wright, Jeri Mustard, Sa- mantha Hylton, Shaunn Neel. BACK ROW: Billy King, Mrs. Carolyn Bane, sponsor, Patrick Groseclose, Kenny Froy, Lonnie Clemons. CENTER RIGHT: Overlapping?? Sherri Wim- mer, Steve Fogelsong, Lynn Tate, Gene Lambert, Becky Hanshew, Tim Davis, Paula Austin, Gary Mustard. BOTTOM • VICA OFFICERS - FRONT ROW: Paula Austin, president; David Dalton, parliamentarian. BACK ROW: Tim Davis, vice-president; Becky Hanshew, secretary; Sherri Wimmer, treasurer; Lynn Tate, reporter. 78 VICA TOP-3RD-5TH YEAR-FRONT ROW: Rusty Havens, Shannon King, Brad- ley Davis, Bodie Miller, Andy Putnam, Mark Hamblin. 2ND ROW: Jeff Dod- son, Sarah Karpinski, Cindy Crab- tree, Billy King, Anthony Cox, Jon Melvin. 3RD ROW: Billy Burton, John Wayne Davis, Stephen Fanning, Sam- my Lambert, Steve Foglesong, Jeff Cox. BACK ROW: Tom Brewster, Ken- ny Kirk, David Dalton, Eddie Price, Jamie Chewning. CENTER LEFT-FFA OFFICERS-FRONT ROW: Jeff Cox, president; Cindy Crabtree, vice- president; Stephen Fanning, 2nd vice-president; Jeff Dodson, secre- tary. BACK ROW: Eddie Price, trea- surer; Sarah Karpinski, reporter; Ja- mie Chewning, sentinel; Mr. Bill Crab- tree, sponsor. CENTER RIGHT- FEDERATION OFFICERS: Cindy Crabtree, president; Jeff Cox, report- er. Coordinated instruction and clubs Learn while you earn was the motto of nineteen juniors and seniors who were mem- bers of the Vocational Indus- trial Clubs of America. Class- room instruction helped pre- pare them for the responsi- bilities in the world of work. On-the-job experience trained them in various areas from farming and fast foods to clerical and factory work. These members learned to juggle their time in order to complete school assign- ments, schedule work hours and still have a social life. As part of agriculture and shop classes students were required to join Future Farm- ers of America because the instruction is directly coordi- nated with club activities. They began early in the year with judging teams in most areas of related studies. Sev- eral of the members placed first or second in judging. In a joint effort with Beta mem- bers, the club sold citrus fruit to earn money for the annual spring banquet. This year the Bland chapter was honored by having two federation offi- cers from their club. BOTTOM-1 ST 2ND YEAR- FRONT ROW: Randy Townley, Jimmy Blevins, John Mustard, John Stafford, Scott Wellman, Jimmy Graham, Jerome Mead- ows, Brad Havens. 2ND ROW: Bri- an Hall, Allan Newberry, J.R. Har- ris, Micael Fanning, Kim Crab- tree, Darrel Wright, Tony Boksa. 3RD ROW: Brian Farlow, Chad Thompson, Bradley King, John Thompson, Dale Morehead, Scott Lambert. 4TH ROW: Todd Harden, Steven King, Ellis Wade, Chris Tickle, Richard Spivey, Ke- vin Cox, Duane DeHart, Pam Wright, Barry Fulford, BACK ROWS: Dayton Morehead, Todd Morehead, Randy Dillow, Gary Blankenship, Sam Simmons, Ju- nior Blevins, Lorin Hanshew, Heath Muncy, Shawn Starr, Brian Duncan, Mr. Bill Crabtree, spon- sor. FFA 79 TOP LEFT: Janet Millirons packs food for flood victims. TOP RIGHT-OFFI- CERS-FRONT ROW: Karen Wright, president; Rita Gusler, 1st vice-presi- dent; Hope Townley, 2nd vice-presi- dent; Roberta Kegley, corresponding secretary; Angela DeHart, recording secretary. BACK ROW: Mrs. Betty Munsey, sponsor; Pam Dillow, chap- lain; Tammy Mustard, reporter; Kim Boardwine, Lisa Gravley, sergeants- at-arms. Absent — Lori Nelson, trea- surer; Samantha Hylton, historian. CENTER LEFT: Vicki Sarver gets free hair style. CENTER RIGHT: 3rd-5th year- FRONT ROW: Tammy Mustard, Carrie Shelton, Hope Townley, Janet Millirons, Kim Boardwine. 2ND ROW: Lana Lindamood, Angela Atwell, Ka- ren Strock, Roberta Kegley, Dawn Dillow, Darcy Groseclose. BACK ROW: Angela DeHart, Melanie More- head, Amy Drummond, Dawn Pruitt, Carla Pauley, Elizabeth Turner, Tammi Haga, Donna Richardson, Lisa Gravley, Karen Wright, Rita Gusler, Vicki French. BOTTOM LEFT: Marci Asbury becomes Santa’s elf for ele- mentary party. BOTTOM RIGHT - 1st 2nd Year - FRONT ROW: April New- berry, Dusty King, Joyce Bruce, Amanda Pauley, Cindy Horne, Tammy Swanson. 2ND ROW: Tonya Looney, Becky Winesett, Amanda Baxley, Christie Wolfe, Kathy Kidd, Rachel Havens. 3RD ROW: Teresa Miller, Tina Putnam, Shannon McGrady, Pam Dillow, Amy Haga, Charmin Gravley. 4TH ROW: Marci Asbury, Carrie Shelton, Dawn Pruitt, Sandy Mitchell, Sharon Wright, Angela Strock. BACK ROW: Marsha Martin, Amy Drummond, Jenny Umbarger, Staci Roseberry, Freda Davis. 80 FHA Why collect soup labels? “Busch Gardens was a ball.” After a year of fun and hard work, Future Homemak- ers of America spent their money on a vacation trip to Busch Gardens. Back to work in the fall found members planning meetings and col- lecting soup labels. They en- listed the help of the elemen- tary grades in collecting la- bels by making it a contest with monthly winners of the top three. The labels were re- deemed to acquire equip- ment and materials for the school. The club also hon- ored primary grades at Christmas with a film and re- freshments. Meetings brought guest speakers, pro- grams on self-defense and cosmetology (three volun- teers got free hair cuts and styling). When flooding dev- astated nearby areas, FHAers gathered canned goods and delivered them to help the victims. For their ’86 trip they worked toward a tour of the nation’s capital, D.C. Burlap strips fastened to the walls of elementary halls were adorned with art work from all grade levels. Local residents judged for creativ- ity and originality to pick win- ners from each grade. Later, entries were moved to Mer- cer Mall for display and fur- ther competition. A new tech- nique was introduced to art classes by Beverly Sarver. Students produced some lo- vely pictures with this pen and ink and watercolor meth- od. TOP: Kenny Kirk is distracted from his artistic endeavors by the camera. CENTER: Kevin Wright works with pen and ink while Beverly Sarver assists Donna Richardson. LEFT-FRONT ROW: Dawn Dillow, Lana Linda- mood, Tonya Smith, Eric Taylor, Angela Strock, Julie Pauley. 2ND ROW: Pam Dillow, Aaron New- berry, Deanna Harden. Glen Ea- ton, Jennifer Greever, Patricia Nelson. 3RD ROW: Ronnie King, Kenny Kirk, Brian Perkins, Sam- my Lambert, Robert Lambert. BACK ROW: Shannon McGrady, Kathy Kidd, Mike Hounshell, Ke- vin Cox, Brian Townley. BOTTOM- OFFICERS: Mrs. Christine Bird, sponsor; Mike Hounshell, trea- surer; Rusty Warden, secretary; Angela Strock, vice-president; Eric Taylor, president. Art — 81 TOP: Bland Combined Band the Christmas parade at Rocky Gap. CENTER LEFT: Leslie Duncan mas- ters the drums at Apple Festival pa- rade. CENTER RIGHT - FRONT ROW: Lori Perkins, Sarah Strock. 2ND ROW: Beau Guthrie, Chad Thompson, Shawn Nelson, Lisa Davis, Jim Brit- ton, Brian Fore. BACK ROW: Ellis Wade, Alan Cassell, Leslie Duncan, John Michael Mustard. BOTTOM-OF- FICERS: Sarah Strock, president; Lori Perkins, reporter; Ms. Kim Styron, director; John Mustard, sec- retary-treasurer; Shawn Nelson, vice-president. 82 Band Who was the director for 1986? By mid-September first pe- riod students and teachers had learned to raise their voices to be heard and had become accustomed to the constant rum-ta-ta-tum. The drum beats and the instru- mental sounds reverberated through the rooms as band members practiced — and practiced — in preparation for their first parade and for- mal appearance of the school year. Their first effort (com- bined with Rocky Gap) was for the Miss Echo program. Then it was early rising the next day for the Apple Festi- val parade in Chilhowie. They took part in several Christ- mas parades, including Rocky Gap and Wytheville. Two members from Bland tried out for All-Regional Band, Beau Guthrie — saxa- phone and Ginny Guthrie — flute. Ms. Styron, their direc- tor, said they did well even though they didn’t place. Band members completed the year with a formal spring concert. Scheduling and or the fear of a new director caused the choir to dwindle to one of the smallest classes in Bland. With only seven members it was difficult to plan presenta- tions. They joined voices with Rocky Gap and most of their efforts were in conjunction with the band. They sang sev- eral numbers for the Miss Echo program and the PTA Christmas program. Their fi- nal appearance was a spring concert. Ms. Kim Styron of Marion di- rected both the band and choir. This was her first year at Bland where she replaced Mrs. Karen Green. Ms. Styron held morning classes at Bland (both secondary and elementary band) and trav- eled to Rocky Gap for the afternoon. TOP-FRONT ROW: Kim Board- wine, Mary Ruth Echols, Wendy Binns. BACK ROW: Tresila Sink, Bradley King and Sandy Mitchell. BOTTOM-OFFICERS: Kim Board- wine, president; Wendy Binns, vice-president; Sandy Mitchell, reporter, Bradley King, secre- tary reporter; Ms. Kim Styron, di- rector. Choir — 83 New Orleans vs. Quebec Oui? French quarters were not twenty-five cent coins but areas of cities. It could also have been where French stu- dents learned a second lan- guage except that classes were held in three different rooms. Students used sever- al fund raisers to earn money for a French trip. Every other year they used their Easter vacation to view the sights of Quebec. This year they went in the opposite direction to New Orleans. Productions, practices, one-act plays, and perfor- mances became the life style of drama students. They learned to be the characters they portrayed. For elemen- tary they performed “The Happy Scarecrow.” Late Feb- ruary was a frenzy of activity preparing for district compe- tition in forensics. Students learned not only memoriza- tion-acting skills, but back- drop set preparation and lighting manipulation. 84 — Drama TOP LEFTi Lyle Muncy in “The Happy Scarecorw.’’ TOP RIGHT: Karin Carlson as make-up artist to Bob Hylton. CENTER— OFFICERS: Glen Eaton, president; Carla Pauley, vice- president; Dawn Dillow, secretary; Brad Dillow, treasurer; Mrs. Christine Bird, sponsor. BOTTOM — FRONT ROW: LeAnna Mustard, Rusty King, Glen Eaton, Angela Strock, Eric Taylor, Bodie Miller. 2ND ROW: Jeri Lynn Mustard, Lynn Tate, Carla Pauley, Rita Gusler, Angie Thompson, Rusty Havens. 3RD ROW: LaMoore Muncy, Sheri Wimmer, Lyle Muncy, Bob Hylton, Lana Lindamood, Dawn Dillow. BACK ROW: Leon Sink, Shaunn Neel, Kenny Froy, Brad Dillow, Sammy Lambert. TOP: Classroom exercises are part of the life of French club member. CENTER—OFFICERS: Ms. Diane Rowe, sponsor; Gerhard Schoenthal, president; Angie Thompson, vice- president; Carla Pauley, secretary; Donna Warden, treasurer. BOTTOM — FRONT ROW: Karen Strock, Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley, Donna Warden, Eric Taylor, Tonya Smith, Sonya Chewning, Beau Guthrie.2ND ROW: Hope Townley, Thelma Sarver, Eric Strock, Angie Thompson, Sarah Strock, Julie Pauley. 3RD ROW: Jennifer Stafford, Wendy Binns, Amy Drummond, Angela Atwell, Tiffany Bowen, Shannon King. 4TH ROW: Teresa Miller, Christie Wolfe, Marci Asbury, Deanna Harden, Tammy Mustard, Robert Lambert. BACK ROW: Brian Perkins, Tim Thompson, Gerhard Schoenthal, Carla Pauley. French 85 Service with a purpose What was the purpose of the library club’s fund rais- ers? From book fairs to games to dances the library club mem- bers worked with persis- tence to obtain their goal of another computer for the li- brary. They sponsored a bas- ketball game and a volleyball match between varsity and faculty. The highlight of the game was Mr. Beamer chas- ing a blonde bombshell around the gym (the bomb- shell was none other than Mr. Havens equiped with wig and upper torso essentials!). The year ’85 culminated with a large pizza feast at the fairgrounds shelter. Plans for the ’86 season ended with a trip to Radford University and an international meal at a Chi- nese restaurant. TOP: Library club members end- ed the ’85 year with a feast of piz- za, chips, cookies and pop. CEN- TER-OFFICERS: Elizabeth New- berry, sponsor; Sonya Chewning, treasurer; Rita Gusler, secre- tary; Angela Strock, vice-presi- dent; Carla Pauley, president. BOTTOM-FRONT ROW: Sonya Chewning, Vickie Sarver, Tonya Smith, Dawn Dillow. 2ND ROW: LeAnna Mustard, Kim Board- wine, Carla Pauley, Susan Re- mines. 3RD ROW: Christie Wolfe, Tammi Haga, Angela Atwell, Ka- ren Strock. BACK ROW: Tina Put- nam, Angie Thompson, Rita Gusler, Eric Taylor 86 — Library Club Elementary extra-curricular Squeaks and flat tones changed to pleasing sounds as beginning band members learned the rudiments of mu- sic and instruments. Second year students found practice was necessary to play more difficult pieces. Safety patrol members again patrolled the buses, loading and unloading, and guided kindergarten students to the lunchroom for meals an ice cream. Their efforts were rewarded with a trip to Lake- side. TOP RIGHT-OFFICERS: Patrick Smith, president; Randy Cle- mons, vice-president; Heather Smith, secretary-treasurer. CEN- TER-BEGINNING BAND-FRONT ROW: Becky Bird, Julie Strock, Tina Hounshell, Angela Dalton, Donna Wiley, Benga Hager. BACK ROW: Charlie Thompson, Angela Kent, Rusty Meadows, Jason Hall, Robert Davis. BOTTOM- SECOND YEAR BAND-FRONT ROW: Miracle Mitchem, Robbie Brown, Heather Smith, Angel Un- derwood, Ginny Guthrie. BACK ROW: Marshall Schoenthal, Rusty Bird, Brandon Farlow, Chris Dillow. TOP LEFT- SAFETY PATROL- FRONT ROW: Barbara Meadows, Ginny Guthrie, Heather Smith, Rusty Bird, Amanda Harden, Clin- ton Kegley. 2ND ROW: Jim Cle- mons, Chris Dillow, Chris Sparks, David King, Marshall Schoen- thal, Crystal Tibbs, John Sim- mons. 3RD ROW: Miracle Mit- chem, Tina Johnston, Tina Brown, Benga Hager, Sherri Shewey, Pam Chewning. 4TH ROW: Allison King, Patricia Stowers, Jennifer Simms, Lute Scott, David Chandler, Scott Tickle, 5TH ROW: Robbie Brown, Tom Hall, Eric Faulkner, Travis Munsey, David Strock, Patrick Smith, Brandon Farlow. BACK ROW: Mike Umbarger, Brent Da- vis, Margie Powers — sponsor, Patty Mutter, Rita Hamblin, Kathy Wynn, Vickie Ogle — sponsor. Safety Patrol — Elementary Band — 87 Just having fun Bland Combined School in- habitants enjoyed daily living whether it was competitive sports or friends sharing se- crets and ideas. Students gathered before school and at lunch break playing foot- ball, walking the halls, or catching up on the latest gos- sip. They challenged faculty to games of basketball and volleyball and competed with their peers on “dress-up” days at Halloween and during homecoming week. Sharing work and play created the at- mosphere of “just having fun.” TOP LEFT: Break time — in fore- ground — Eric Taylor, Kevin Cox, Happy Dillow. TOP RIGHT Looks like a very serious matter — Sa- mantha Hylton, Sherri Wimmer, Lynn Tate, Becky Melvin. CEN- TER: It isn’t Big Bird, it’s . . . no, it can’t be Mr. Richard Havens! BOTTOM LEFT: Tennis court foot- ball before school. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Lone Ranger (John Wagoner), Sister Christine Bird, British Scott Bowen. 88 — Candids Athletics Division Athletics 89 Who Won the 1985 Field Day? The answer is . . . Rocky Gap, by a score of 107 to Bland’s score of 85. Field Day’s were held on May the 6th and 13th. Both days you can bet the participants were jittery with nervousness. as both school’s student bodies cheered on events. First, second and third place ribbons were given to the top four competitors in each athletic category. The school with the highest over- all score received a trophy. Rocky Gap won the high school competition, while Bland received the elemen- tary honors. First place winners in the high school events were as follows: 50 yd. dash — Harry Millirons, Alice Neal; 100 yd. dash — Patrick Sutphin, Al- ice Neal; shot put — Harry Millirons, Lisa Tolbert; Discus throw — Patrick Sutphin, Me- lissa Bane; high jump — Jeff Shelton, Alice Neal; running long jump — Patrick Sutphin, Dawn Monroe; standing broad jump — Jimmy Pen- nington, Alice Neal; mile relay — Harry Milliron, Bobby Sauders, Wert Harris, Patrick Sutphin, Alice Neal, Jody De- hart, Tricia Cahill, Dawn Mon- roe. 90 — Fiald Day LEFT PAGE TOP — Alice Neal and Tracy Kegley express their pain and tiredness in the girls 440 as Superintendent Milton Maxton strikes a thoroughly dis- gusted pose. BOTTOM LEFT: Alan Massey — “Look at this balance.” Sammy Lambert and bystanders — “What in the world?” BOTTOM BIGHT: Sam Hylton, “I think I can.” RIGHT PAGE — TOP LEFT: Sonya Carroll — “I’m not landing in this dirt!” TOP CENTER: Joe Putman — “Tarzan” TOP RIGHT: Tammy Davis — “Look Mom, no hands!” CENTER LEFT: Richard Turner, Mark Hamblin, Bobby Saunders, Pat Supthin, Jimmy Pennington and Matt Harman use long and short strides to reach the finish line. CENTER RIGHT: Rachel Havens throws the softball as John Mus- tard and Mrs. Dolores Thompson observe. BOTTOM: Patty Smith “Please Lord, don’t let me drop this!” Field Day — 91 Did they have an outstanding record? The tennis team of 1985 had a won-lost record of one win, six losses. Returning players were Patty Smith, Te- resa Richardson, Debbie War- den and Tracy Kegley. The new faces who appeared on the court for the first time were Sherri Wimmer, Lynn Tate, Roberta Kegley, and Sarah Newberry. The baseball team under- went a rebuilding year in 1985. With the graduation of Geoff Fanning, Eric Ellison, Steve Cox, and Tim Neel, the team was faced with the problem of filling the posi- tions the seniors had vacat- ed. As a whole, the young TOP LEFT: Patty Smith. CENTER- TENNIS TEAM: Mr. Robin Thacker, Coach, Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley, Tracy Kegley, Lynn Tate, Sherri Wimmer. Not Pictured: Patty Rocket Baseballers did a good job even though the final record of 2-9 did not show their achievements. Two players received district hon- ors, Barry Dillow made all dis- trict 1st team center fielder and Bruce Shelton was cho- sen to the 2nd team infielder. Smith, Teresa Richardson, Debbie Warden. BOTTOM LEFT: Tracy Kegley. BOTTOM CENTER: Sarah Newberry. BOTTOM RIGHT: Teresa Richardson. SL 92 — Tennis TOP: Steve Fanning concen- trates on receiving the catch. CENTER LEFT: Gene Lambert receives last-minute instructions from Coach Collins. CENTER: Matt Harman races to first. BOTTOM-BASEBALL TEAM. FRONT ROW: Martin Vineyard, Shannon King, Bradley Davis, Allen Massey, Bodie Miller, Jeff Dodson, Scott Lambert, Barry Dillow. BACK ROW: Coach Gary Collins, Gene Lambert, Jeff Cox, Steve Fanning, Bruce Shelton, Wayne Davis, Chris Tickle, Mark Vineyard, Ritchie Havens. Baseball — 93 VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD 1 Fries 3 1 Fort Chiswell 3 0 Galax 3 3 Rocky Gap 0 0 Shawsville 3 0 Auburn 3 0 Independence 3 0 Floyd 3 WON 1 LOST 7 TOP: Karen Wright watches as Roberta Kegley pounds the volleyball across the net. CENTER LEFT Rita Gusler, Amy Drummond, Kim Crabtree. CENTER RIGHT—FRONT ROW: Seniors—Karen Wright, Rita Gusler, Lisa Talbert. BACK ROW: Dawn Dillow, Lori Perkins, Roberta Kegley, Kim Crabtree, Kathy Kidd, Amy Drummond, Donna Warden. BOTTOM—JV SQUAD: April Newberry, Latrayle Shewey, Rachel Havens, Amy Haga, Susan Remines, Tonya Looney, Freda Davis, Sonya Carroll, Pam Dillow. 94 — Volleyball 1 into 2, 2 into 1 One squad became two and two squads became one. Vol- leyball had been only a varsi- ty team but this year a JV team was organized and coached by Mr. John Wagon- er. Cheerleaders became one squad when the JV was dropped. The 1986 girls volleyball team had a very good season despite the 1 and 7 record. This year’s team was com- posed of all new faces with the exception of one return- ing player. “It was a hard task to compete against veteran teams with beginning play- ers, but the girls of Bland gave a very good account of themselves in almost every game. The way volleyball is played is a very hard sport to master in just one year of practice, but the future of the sport at Bland looks very bright if the girls continue to work as hard as they did this year”, commented Coach Robin Thacker. Practice at 3:00, no prac- tice today were constant re- minders to cheerleaders throughout the fall season. Reduced to one squad put more time and emphasis on the seven member team. The only senior member, Denise Umbarger, a veteran of four years, was named to the posi- tion of captain. Ms. Sandra Green sponsored the group. TOP—BOTTOM TO TOP: Vicki Sarver, Lana Lindamood, Tiffany Bowen, Tonya Smith, Karen Stock. LEFT—Captain Denise Umbarger. RIGHT—Dawn Dillow. CENTER: An exciting game with Bland scoring points is revealed in the faces and actions of these cheerleaders. Tiffany Bowen, Lana Lindamood, Vicki Sarver, Denise Umbarger. BOTTOM: During the pep rally, cheerleaders perform their annual pom-pom routine for the student body. Cheerleaders — 95 TOP: LaMoore Muncy BOTTOM: Sherri Wimmer, senior guard, shoots for two points in the face of Deanna Harden tough opposition. SCOREBOARD Bland 54 Rocky Gap 33 Bland 58 Auburn 71 Bland 39 Shawsville 30 Bland 38 Floyd 65 Bland 45 Ft. Chiswell 63 Bland 63 Fries 39 Bland 32 Rich Valley 66 Bland 43 Galax 55 Bland 54 Independence 39 Bland 67 Mr. Rogers 19 Bland 49 Rocky Gap 29 Bland 50 Auburn 62 Bland 47 Shawsville 40 Bland 45 Floyd 65 Bland 46 Ft. Chiswell 54 Bland 35 Rich Valley 33 Bland 46 Fries 27 Bland 41 Galax 52 Bland 63 Independence 49 VARSITY — Tammy Mustard, Samantha Hylton, Roberta Kegley, De- anna Harden, LaMoore Muncy, Tracy Kegley, Tammi Haga. Coached by Gary Collins. 96 — Varsity Girls Basketball No pain No gain The Bland Rockettes fin- ished up the 1985 regular season on October 29. The Rockettes had a winning sea- son this year finishing with an 11-9 overall record and a 10-8 record in the MED. The Rock- ettes were defeated by the Auburn Eagles 36-28 in the first round of the MED Tourna- ment. Tracy Kegley received Most Valuable Player, Sherri Wimmer and LaMoore Muncy received Honorable Mention for the All-District team. When asked about this years season, Coach Collins commented that “We had a very good season. There were times were could have done better.” He also added that “It was a learning experi- ence and I am very proud of everyone.” He would like to see more girls try out for the basketball team next year. The J.V. girls composed a record of 5-15 this year. Sarah Strock, Kim Crabtree with Fries opponent. Jennifer Greever battles for the ball as Amy Haga and Rachel Ha- vens look to the referee. JV GIRLS — Sonya Carroll, Newberry, Rachel Havens, Sarah Strock, Amy Haga, Kathy Oonna Warden. Coached by Kidd, Karen Strock, Sarah Robin Thacker. Donna Warden gives no ground against Fries. SCOREBOARD Bland 23 Rocky Gap 18 Bland 22 Auburn 37 Bland 19 Shawsville 30 Bland 17 Floyd 59 Bland 27 Ft. Chiswell 41 Bland 35 Fries 10 Bland 20 Rich Valley 36 Bland 29 Galax 38 Bland 22 Independence 39 Bland 36 Mr. Rogers 19 Bland 20 Rocky Gap 23 Bland 28 Auburn 47 Bland 16 Shawsville 26 Bland 17 Floyd 41 Bland 22 Ft. Chiswell 31 Bland 26 Rich Valley 31 Bland 19 Fries 8 Bland 20 Galax 34 Bland 2 Mt. Rogers 0 — JV Girls' Basketball — 97 Who gave the first loss? The season for JV Rockets began with a nine game win- ning streak. Their first lost was at the hands of the Floyd Buffaloes. After several up- setting losses, they contin- ued to become the 4th ranked team in the district. The Variety Rockets goal was improvement. They fought to the finish losing many games, five of which were decided by a two-point margin. Ritchie Havens, sophomore was chosen for the All-District team. TOP LEFT—JV—FRONT ROW: Aaron Newberry, Andy Putnam, Brian Townley, Randy Dillow, Michael Fanning, Robert Lambert, Robbie Waddle, Rusty Havens. BACK ROW: Chip Bird, Gerhard Schoenthal, Mark Vineyard, Mark Gusler, Kevin Fore, Gary Blankenship, Brian Duncan, Leslie Duncan. TOP RIGHT: Andy Putnam drives in for a layup. CENTER LEFT: Coach Richard Havens with last minute instructions. CENTER RIGHT: Brian Townley in vocal support as Gary Blankenship prepares to shoot. JV Bland 41 Independence 35 52 Rich Valley 49 54 Fort Chiswell 40 41 Shawsville 39 48 Galax 37 40 Fries 39 56 Rocky Gap 35 57 Auburn 51 51 Mt. Rogers 33 35 Floyd Co. 44 24 Independence 34 40 Fort Chiswell 46 53 Rich Valley 52 30 Shawsville 34 48 Galax 30 46 Fries 49 41 Rocky Gap 40 46 Auburn 41 60 Mt. Rogers 39 28 Floyd Co. 41 WON—14 LOST—6 98 — JV Boys Basketball VARSITY SCOREBOARD Bland 73 Independence 67 78 Rich Valley 73 56 Fort Chiswell 79 65 Shawsville 67 57 Galax 59 62 Fries 53 63 Rocky Gap 71 74 Auburn 76 77 Mt. Rogers 57 63 Floyd Co. 78 56 Independence 51 58 Fort Chiswell 60 70 Rich Valley 83 55 Shawsville 57 54 Galax 68 59 Fries 56 53 Rocky Gap 74 64 Auburn 87 70 Mt. Rogers 59 53 Floyd Co. 70 WON— ■7 LOST—13 TOP LEFT—VARSITY—FRONT ROW: Starting five—Ritchie Havens, Steve Foglesong, Stephen Fanning, Allan Massey, Gene Lambert. BACK ROW: Sammy Lambert, Shaunn Neel, Bob Hylton, William Davis, Tim Thomspon, Mike Hounshell, Jeff Cox, Eric Taylor, Rusty King— manager. TOP RIGHT: Steve Foglesong, Ritchie Havens shooting, Stephen Fanning. CENTER: Gene Lambert concentrates on maneuvering the dribble past Independence. BOTTOM: Steve Foglesong blasts onto court at the same time that Independence glides through warmup drills. Varsity Boys Basketball — 99 Big on basketball Small in stature but big on basketball was the 8th grade boys team. Love of basket- ball along with quickness was the key to their successes. Coach Robin Thacker recruit- ed five members from the 7th grade—Rusty Bird, Clinton Kegley, David King, Chris Sparks, Patrick Smith. With these five returning next year should be outstanding. TOP: Height doesn’t faze Rusty Bird, the smallest member of the team. CENTER LEFT: Chad Thompson on defense. CENTER RIGHT: Undaunted by the opposition is Patrick Smith. BOTTOM LEFT: 8TH GRADE—FRONT ROW: Clinton Kegley, Rusty Bird, John Michael Mustard, David King, Chris Sparks. BACK ROW: Alan Cassell, Brian Farlow, Patrick Smith, Chad Thompson, Brian Hall, Brian Fore, Jerome Meadows, Brad Havens, Marshall Schoenthal, manager. BOTTOM RIGHT: John Michael Mustard, Brian Hall, and David King (witchcraft or basketball?) 100 — 8th Boys Basketball TOP LEFT Tracy Kegley, Mountain Empire’s Most Valuable Player, matches up well against this opposi- tion while LaMoore Muncy lends a hand. TOP RIGHT: Ballet? Gymnas- tics? or contortionists trying to re- trieve the ball. Amy Haga and Sarah Strock. LOWER TOP RIGHT: Brian Farlow watches Independence in what seems to be exercising! CEN- TER LEFT: Waiting for a rebound Issis Umbarger, Tammy Mustard, Roberta Kegley and Deanna Harden. CENTER RIGHT: Mark Gusler’s toss up seems to have surprised his opponent. BOT- TOM: After a hard-earned win team- mates honor Ritchie Havens. Candids — 101 TOP LEFT: Tom Brewster seems to be the sergeant over Jamie Chewning. TOP RIGHT: The pres- sures of decision making when that candy window goes up: Leon Sink, Tony Boksa, Pam Kirk, Jen- nifer Greever. CENTER LEFT: Fu- ture CPAs Rita Gusler and LeAnna Mustard. CENTER RIGHT: Oh, the hassles of a type- writer that won’t type — Mrs. Jessie Kegley and Jennifer Staf- ford. BOTTOM: Doing what he does best — Principal Roger Thompson. 102 — Candida The best of times, the worst of times? Those happy carefree days of youth were the best of times, and yet, a failed test, a jilted special friend, or cruel thoughtless words were of- ten the worst of times. The best of times were lov- ing and being loved by friends and faculty, making the honor roll (or just passing), the ex- citement of a big date, attend- ing a rock concert, taking a vacation, getting out of class, and sometimes playing a prank on a faculty member without getting caught or punished. The best of times were also accepting the responsibility that came with age, knowing what they were doing was right. But most important was doing the best they could, feeling good about it, and ac- cepting themselves with a peaceful mind and heart. TOP: Listening to learn, and learning by listening — Patricia Corder and Cheryl Hall. BOTTOM: Warm, pleasant days draw stu- dents to the outside to study, converse, or eat those nutritious meals bought in the “candy room.” Donna Richardson, Lisa Davis, Denise King, Regina Par- ris, Carrie Shelton. 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CENTER LEFT: Students enjoy WCC electronics program — Jeff Cox, Steve Foglesong, Brian Perkins, Billy King, Sammy Lam- bert, T.J. Roseberry, J.R. Harris. CENTER RIGHT: Superintendent Milton Maxton. BOTTOM LEFT: Connie DeWilde and “Spud Webb” (Kay Mabe) bring the bas- ketball up court in a faculty vs varsity game (ladies). BOTTOM CENTER: Bland vs Rocky Gap faculty battle the boards with game proceeds for special Olym- pics — Roger Thompson, John Dodson, Randy Johnson, Rick Cormany, Richard Havens, Dave Foltz, Kathy Havens, Barry Guth- rie, Robin Thacker. BOTTOM RIGHT: Giving the ladies a rest, male faculty compete with boys varsity — Dave Foltz, Gary Col- lins, Referee Mike Woolwine, Matt Harman. 124 — Candids Academics — 55-65 ADS — 104-123 Agee, Detria — 15, 47 Akers, Ashley — 46 Alexander, Donna — 33 Art Club — 81 Asbury, Jamie — 20 Asbury, Marcie — 33, 80, 85 Atwell, Angela — 26, 80, 85, 86 Austin, Paula — 33, 78 Austin, Patricia — 20 Ayers, Louis — 9 Band — 82 Bane, Carolyn — 6, 78 Baseball — 93 Basketball, Boys — 98- 100 Basketball, Girls — 96, 97 Baxley, Amanda — 23, 80 Baxley, Everett — 33, 77 Baxley, Judy — 9 Baxley, Julie — 20 Baxter, Evelyn — 13 Baxter, Seth — 15 Beamer, Fred — 6, 26 Bell, Tommy — 17 Bernard, Jeannette — 6 Beta — 72, 73 Binns, Wendy — 26, 83, 85 Bird, Becky — 17, 45, 47, 87 Bird, Chip — 23, 49, 73, 75, 98 Bird, Christine — 6, 57, 85 Bird, Rusty — 19, 100, 87 Bird, Sara — 11 Bird, Tommy — 6 Bird, Violet — 8 Bivens, Harold — 9 Blankenship, Amanda — 12 Blankenship, Gary — 23, 79, 98 Blankenship, Helen — 8 Blankenship, Jeremy — 13 Blankenship, Scottie — 15 Blankenship, William — 12 Blevins, Angie — 28 Blevins, Cindy — 17 Blevins, Jimmy — 20, 79 Blevins, Junior — 23, 79 Boardwine, Bobby — 17 Boardwine, Doug — 20 Boardwine, Kim — 33, 80, 83, 86 Bogle, Phillip — 28 Boksa, Tony — 20, 79 Bowen, Scott — 6, 74 Bowen, Tiffany — 23, 74, 77, 85, 95 Bowles, Chris — 16 Bowles, Larry — 11 Bradshaw, Julie — 47 Brewer, Patricia — 5 Brewster, Tom — 23, 79 Bridges, Beth — 15, 47 Britton, James — 20, 82 Britton, Laura — 28, 51, 77 Brooks, Eric — 15 Brown, Allen — 14 Brown, Amanda — 12 Index Brown, Jimmy — 56, 57 Brown, Robbie — 19, 87 Brown, Tina — 19, 87 Bruce, Joyce — 23, 73, 80 Brunk, Jeffrey — 12 Brunk, Matthew — 13 Burge, Paul — 9 Burton, Annette — 8 Burton, Billy — 26, 41, 79 Burton, Charles — 14 Burton, Heather — 17, 47 Burton, Sheree — 16, 47 Bus Drivers — 9 Carlson, Gretchen — 56 Carr, Shawna — 40, 50 Carroll, Sonya — 23, 91, 97 Carter, Angela — 15 Cassell, Alan — 20, 82, 100 Cassell, Joyce — 8 Chandler, David — 19, 87 Cheerleaders — 95 Chewning, Jamie — 26, 79 Chewning, Mary Jane — 12 Chewning, Pam — 19, 87 Chewning, Sonya — 23, 51, 73, 75, 85, 86 Chorus — 83 Clemons, Jim — 18, 87 Clemons, Randy — 19, 87 Clemons, Timmy — 18 Colley, Wayne — 54 Collins, Gary — 6, 93 Community Life — 67-70 Conley, Daniel — 28, 57, 75 Conley, James Conley, Keith — 28 Conley, Pete — 15 Corder, Charles — 13 Corder, Patricia — 16 Cosby, Mary — 5 Cox, Anthony — 28, 79 Cox, Jeff — 33, 79, 93, 99 Cox, Kevin — 23, 79, 81 Crabtree, Bill — 7, 79 Crabtree, Cindy — 28, 72, 76, 77, 79 Crabtree, Kim — 23, 73, 77, 79, 94 Cregar, Junior — 9 Dalton, Angela — 17, 87 Dalton, David — 28, 57, 78, 79 Dalton, Jena — 17 DAR — 58 Davis, Benjamin — 12 Davis, Billy — 14 Davis, Bradley — 26, 79, 93 Davis, Brent — 18, 87 Davis, Emmett — 11 Davis, Freda — 26, 80 Davis, Lisa — 28, 82 Davis, Pam — 33, 72, 77 Davis, Rachel — 16 Davis, Robert — 15, 43 Davis, Robert Allen — 17, 87 Davis, Tammy — 24, 44, 91 Davis, Timmy — 33, 78 Davis, Wayne — 26, 79, 93 Davis, William — 33, 99 Dehart, Angela — 28, 80 Dehart, Duane — 24, 79 Dent, Kevin — 19 Dent, Sammy — 16 Dent, Tony — 24 DeWilde, Connie — 8 DeWilde, Joe (Butch) — 34 Dillow, Barry — 34, 40, 78, 93 Dillow, Ben — 34, 78 Dillow, Brad — 26, 48, 84 Dillow, Brook — 14 Dillow, Chris — 18, 87 Dillow, Dawn — 26, 50, 51, 80, 81, 84, 86, 94, 95 Dillow, Ginger — 17 Dillow, Jeremy — 11 Dillow, Kristina — 15 Dillow, Michael — 17 Dillow, Pam — 26, 73, 80, 81 Dillow, Randy — 24, 98 Dillow, Tawny — 15 Dodson, Jeffrey — 28, 72, 79, 93 Dotson, Casey — 10 Doston, Maria — 12 Dotson, Toby — 17 Dramatics — 84 Drummond, Amy — 28, 47, 48, 54, 77, 80, 85 Duncan, Brian — 24, 98 Duncan, Jimmy — 17 Duncan, Leslie — 24, 79, 82, 98 Dunn, Jamie — 12 Dunn, Kelly — 11 Dye, Kenneth — 16 Dye, Shirley — 24 Eaton, Glenn — 28, 81 Eaton, Justin — 14 Echo Staff — 75 Echols, Mary — 21, 83 Eight grade — 20, 21, 22, 54 Elementary band — 87 Eleventh grade — 28-30 Etter, Roger — 34 Faculty, Elementary — 5 Faculty, Secondary — 6, 7 Faircloth, Jo — 13 Fanning, Michael — 24, 79, 98 Fanning, Stephen — 28, 79, 93, 99 Farley, Kandi — 17 Farley, Todd — 10 Farlow, Brandon — 18, 87 Farlow, Brian — 21, 79, 100 Farmer, Oma — 4 Faulkner, Aaron — 15 Faulkner, Adam — 11 Faulkner, Eric — 18, 87 Faulkner, Janet — 7, 72 FBLA — 77 FFA — 79 FHA — 80 Fifth grade — 16 First grade — 12 Flag girls — 54 Foglesong, Maria — 26, 57, 58, 72 Foglesong, Steven — 34, 43, 47, 72, 79, 99 Foltz, David — 7 Fore, Brian — 21, 82, 100 Fore, Kevin — 26, 98 Former Miss Echo Winners — 42 Fourth grade — 15 French Club — 85 French, Gene — 28, 84 French, Vickie — 26, 80 Freshmen — 23, 24, 25, 54 Froy, Kenny — 34, 78, 84 Fulford, Barry — 24, 79 Gamble, Nancy — 7, 73 Gamble, Whitney — 11 Gibson, Mary — 16 Goins, Stephanie — 16 Good Citizenship — 58 Gordon, Bradley — 14 Graduation ’85 — 57 Graham, Anthony — 15 Graham, Bernice — 8 Graham, Cheryl — 24, 77 Graham, Jimmy — 21, 79 Graham, Mark — 14 Gravley, Charmin — 24, 80 Gravely, Lisa — 28, 58, 80 Green, Sandra — 7 Greever, Jennifer — 26, 81 Greever, Mary — 4 Groseclose, Darcy — 26, 77, 80 Groseclose, Patrick — 29, 78 Grubb, Barbara — 5 Gusler, Mark — 26, 98 Gusler, Rita — 34, 43, 45, 72, 75, 77, 80, 84, 86, 94 Guthrie, Barry — 7 Guthrie, Beau — 24, 73, 74, 76, 82, 85 Guthrie, Ginny — 19, 45, 87 Guthrie, Heidi — 15, 45 Gwyn, Jeff — 21 Haga, Amy — 21, 43, 76, 80, 97 Haga, Tammi — 29, 58, 72, 75, 76, 77, 80, 86, 96 Hager, Benje — 19, 87 Hagy, Leisa — 11, 46 Hale, Bobby — 24 Hall, Brian — 21, 79, 100 Hall, Cheryl — 17 Hall, Jason — 17, 87 Hall, Robert — 29 Hall, Tom — 18, 87 Hamblin, Mark — 27, 49, 79, 91 Hamblin, Rita — 18, 87 Hancock, Jason — 12 Hankins, Elizabeth — 46 Hanshew, Becky — 34, 78 Hanshew, Lorin — 24, 79 Harden, Amanda — 19, 87 Harden, Deanna — 29, 48, 49, 81, 85, 96 Harden, Jimmy — 34 Harden, Pamela — 16 Harden, Todd — 24, 79 Harless, Paul — 10 Harman, Matt — 91 Harner, Sue — 9 Harris, J.R. — 21, 79 Havens, Ashley — 11 Havens, Brad — 21, 79, 100 Havens, Monica — 10 Index — 125 Havens, Rachel — 21, 80, 91, 97 Havens, Richard — 6 Havens, Ritchie — 26, 27, 73, 93, 99 Havens, Russell — 27, 76, 79, 84, 98 Havens, Shannon — 14 Hilltop News Staff — 74 Hobbs, Bobbie — 14 Homecoming — 51-53 Honaker, Rae Lee — 7 Honors — 58 Hoosier, Bradley — 14 Horne, Cindy — 21, 80 Hounshell, Mike — 26, 27, 50, 81, 99 Hounshell, Tina — 17, 87 Hubble, Christi — 21 Hull, Thomas — 10 Hylton, Bob — 29, 41, 43, 50, 84, 99 Hylton, Samantha — 29, 78 Johnston, Casie — 12 Johnston, Tina — 18, 87 Juniors — 28, 29, 30 Junior-Senior Prom — 40 Karpenski, Sarah — 29, 74, 79 Keene, Monica — 13 Kegley, Clinton — 19, 87, 100 Kegley, Jessie — 7, 28, 77 Kegley, Roberta — 27, 43, 47, 58, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 80, 85, 92, 94, 96 Kegley, Tracy — 34, 40, 45, 46, 51, 72, 75, 77, 91, 96 Kelley, Stephenie — 11 Kent, Angela — 17, 87 Kidd, Kathy — 24, 73, 76, 77, 80, 81, 94, 97 Kincer, Kay — 45 Kindergarten — 11 King, Allison — 18, 87 King, Billy — 34, 78 King, Bradley — 21, 43, 79, 83 King, Crystal — 15 King, David — 19, 87, 100 King, Denise — 29 King, Dusty — 21, 80 King, Idette — 29 King, Kelli — 11 King, Kevin — 15, 43 King, Ronnie — 27, 81 King, Rusty — 29, 57, 84, 99 King, Sara — 11 King, Shannon — 27, 79, 85, 92 King, Steven — 21, 79 King, Sue — 5 Kirk, Kenneth — 27, 79, 81 Kirk, Pam 24 Kitts, Brooke — 11 Lafferty, Mike — 24 Lakey, Deana — 54 Lambert, Brian — 13 Lambert, David — 14 Lambert, Donna — 21 Lambert, Gene — 34, 72, 77, 93, 99 Lambert, Jennie — 15, 47 Lambort, Joanie — 14 Lambert, Jody — 13 Lambert, Robert — 27, 49, 73, 81, 85, 98 126 — Index Lambert, Robin — 14 Lambert, Sammy — 35, 79, 81, 84, 91, 99 Lambert, Scott — 27, 79, 93 Lang, Terry — 24 Lavendar, Crystal — 5, 10 Lester, Joshua — 11 Lester, Teresa — 19 Library Club — 86 Lilly, Katrina — 56 Lindamood, Kevin — 21 Lindamood, Lana — 27, 43, 50, 80, 81, 84, 95 Lindamood, Patrick — 11 Little Miss Bland Co. — 46 Looney, Tonya — 21, 74, 80 Lunchroom Workers — 9 Mabe, Kay — 7, 28 Mallory, Rebecca — 16 Martin, Marsha — 21, 48, 80 Martin, Terry — 29 Massey, Allen — 29, 91, 93, 99 Matz, Joanne — 56 McGrady, Cindy — 14 McGrady, Gwen — 17 McGrady, Shannon — 24, 80, 81 McPeak, Michael — 11 Meadows, Barbara — 19, 87 Meadows, Philip — 11 Meadows, Jerome — 21, 79, 100 Meadows, Kelly — 12 Meadows, Rusty — 17, 87 Melvin, Becky — 35, 40, 47, 49, 58, 72, 75, 77 Melvin, Jon — 27, 79 Melvin, Mary — 45 Miller, Bodie — 29, 79, 84, 93 Miller, Eric — 14 Miller, June — 5 Miller, Margaret — 9 Miller, Stacey — 11 Miller, Teresa — 35, 75, 80, 85 Millirons, Janet — 27, 49, 80 Miss Bland County — 44 Miss Echo — 42, 43 Mitchell, Sandy — 24, 80, 83 Mitchell, Steven — 29 Mitchem, Angel — 15 Mitchem, Jason — 12 Mitchem, Miracle — 18, 45, 87 Morehead, Bobby — 29 Morehead, Chad — 15 Morehead, Dale — 21, 79 Morehead, Dayton — 24, 79 Morehead, Laura — 29, 58 Morehead, Melanie — 35, 40, 76, 80 Morehead, Mike — 28, 29 Morehead, Packy — 56 Morehead, Robert — 14 Morehead, Todd — 24, 79 Muncy, Heath — 24, 79 Muncy, LaMoore — 29, 43, 47, 72, 84, 96 Muncy, Lyle — 28, 29, 47, 77, 84 Muncy, Michael Allen — 13 Munsey, Betty — 7, 80 Munsey, Debbie — 11 Munsey, Michael — 13 Munsey, Rachael — 13, 46 Munsey, Travis — 19, 87 Mustard, Gary — 35 Mustard, Jeri Lynne — 35, 78, 84 Mustard, John Michael — 21, 79, 91, 100 Mustard, Leanna — 35, 40, 75, 77, 84, 86 Mustard, Tammy — 29, 80, 85, 96 Mustard, Terry — 35 Mutter, David — 30 Mutter, Patty — 18, 87 Nash, Henry — 21 Neel, David — 11 Neel, Lori — 56, 58 Neel, Shaunn — 35, 40, 41, 43, 78, 84, 99 Nelson, Lori — 30, 72 Nelson, Patricia — 25, 81 Nelson, Sandra — 15 Nelson, Shawn — 25, 82 Newberry, Aaron — 25, 43, 81, 98 Newberry, Allan — 21, 79 Newberry, April — 22, 74, 80 Newberry, Elizabeth — 7, 86 Newberry, Jon Michael — 12 Newberry, Marci — 50 Newberry, Mathew — 16 Newberry, Norma — 5 Newberry, Regina — 9 Newberry, Ryan — 11 Newberry, Sarah — 26, 27, 58, 73, 77, 85, 92, 97 Newberry, Stuart — 15 Ninth grade — 23, 25, 54 Nunn, Charlotte — 11 Nunn, Jamy — 13 Office Workers — 54 Ogle, Vicki — 5, 87 Overbaugh, Stanley — 15 Overbaugh, Julie — 17 Parmenter, Smokey — 13 Parker, James — 30 Parris, Regina — 30 Pauley, Amanda — 22, 80 Pauley, Carla — 30, 47, 72, 77, 80, 84, 85, 86 Pauley, Holly — 12 Pauley, Julie — 25, 48, 73, 81, 85 Pauley, Kevin — 16 Pauley, Misty — 15 Penley, Becky — 13 Penley, Brenda — 9 Penley, Bridgette — 16 Penley, Jim Bob — 11 Perkins, Brian — 35, 81, 85 Perkins, Lori — 25, 43, 48, 82, 94 Phillippi, Connie — 5 Phillips, Amanda — 46 Phipps, Dian — 5 Pike, Brenda — 9 Pike, Hope — 17 Pike, Jimmy — 11 Powers, Margie — 5, 87 Preschool — 10 Price, Eddie — 35, 79 Pruitt, Casey — 12 Pruitt, Dawn — 30, 72, 80 Putnam, Andy — 27, 79, 98 Putnam, Joe — 16, 91 Putnam, Tina — 36, 48, 80, 86 Ramsey, Billy — 36 Remsey, Regina — 36 Remines, Susan — 54, 73, 76, 86 Repass, Robin — 8 Retirement — 4 Reynolds, Katherine — 5 Richardson, Donna — 30, 80 Richardson, Melissa — 13 Richardson, Molly — 16 Richardson, Teresa — 92 Robertson, Pam — 25 Robinette, Jeffrey — 25 Romano, Nathan — 16 Romano, Rae — 12 Roseberry, Staci — 22, 80 Roseberry, Stina — 44 Roseberry, T.J. — 36, 50, 76 Rowe, Diane — 7, 85 Safety Patrol — 87 Sage, Steven — 25 Sarver, Doug — 9 Sarver, Mike — 9 Sarver, Thelma Sue — 30, 48, 85 Sarver, Vickie — 25, 47, 54, 74, 77, 86, 95 SCA Council — 76 Schepers, Christina — 15 Schepers, John — 12 Schoenthal, Gerhard — 27, 58, 73, 74, 77, 85, 98 Schoenthal, Marshall — 19, 87, 100 Scott, Becky — 5 Scott, Jacob — 12 Scott, Jan — 5 Scott, Lute — 18, 87 Scott, Wenona — 15 Second grade — 13 Selfe, Andy — 13 Selfe, Jes — 15 Seniors — 33-37 Senior Statistics — 31-32 Seventh grade — 18, 19 Sexton, Robert — 16 Shelton, Bruce — 93 Shelton, Carrie — 30, 72, 80 Shelton, Ernie — 36, 78 Shelton, Mark — 22 Shewey, Kathleen — 16 Shewey, Kellen — 10 Shewey, JoAnn — 22 Shewey, Latrayle — 22 Shewey, Megan — 46 Shewey, Sarah — 13 Shewey, Sharon — 11 Shewey, Sheri — 19, 87 Sides, Jason — 11 Simmons, John — 19, 87 Simmons, Sammy — 25, 79 Simmons, Travis — 16 Simms, Amie — 15 Simms, Jennifer — 18, 87 Sink, Brandon — 13 Sink, Leon — 28, 30, 84 Sink, Tresila — 22, 83 Sixth grade — 17 Smith, Heather — 18, 47, 87 Smith, Patrick — 18, 87, 100 Smith, Patty — 50, 91, 92 Smith, Sarah — 11, 46 Smith, Tonya — 25, 50, 54, 73, 74, 81, 85, 86, 95 Snow Queen and King — 49 Sophomores — 26, 27 Spangler, Dennis — 36 Spangler, Michelle — 22 Sparks, Chris — 19, 87, 100 Sparks, Jimmy — 15 Sparks, Misty — 15 Sparks, Ted — 11 Spivey, Richard — 54, 79 Stafford, Jason — 16 Stafford, Jennifer — 27, 58, 73, 85 Stafford, John — 25, 79 Starr, Shawn — 22, 79 Stiltner, Heather — 11 Stockner, Nancy — 9 Stowers, Angela — 17 Stowers, Charlie — 11 Stowers, Patricia — 18, 87 Strock, Angela — 36, 41, 45, 75, 80, 81, 84, 86 Strock, David — 18, 87 Strock, Eric — 30, 72, 79, 85 Strock, Julie — 17, 87 Strock, Karen — 27, 58, 73, 75, 77, 80, 85, 86, 95, 97 Strock, Sarah — 25, 82, 85, 97 Strock, Wesley — 14 Styron, Kim — 7, 82, 83 Swanson, Tammy — 25, 80 Tabor, Lorie — 11 Talbert, Lisa — 36, 58, 72, 94 Talbert, Melanie — 13 Talbert, Tanya — 15 Tate, Bradley — 14 Tate, Jeremiah — 11 Tate, Lynn — 36, 78, 84, 92 Taylor, Eric — 36, 41, 47, 72, 75, 81, 84, 85, 86, 99 Taylor, John Andrew — 17 Taylor, Kary — 13 Taylor, Robbie — 17 Tennis — 92 Tenth grade — 26, 27 Thacker, Larry — 7, 92 Third grade — 14 Thompson, Angie — 36, 38, 45, 75, 77, 84, 85, 86 Thompson, Chad — 22, 79, 82, 100 Thompson, Charlie — 17, 87 Thompson, Crystal — 16 Thompson, Daniel — 11 Thompson, Erin — 11, 46 Thompson, John — 22, 45, 79 Thompson, John Curtis — 12 Thompson, John K. — 12 Thompson, Melanie — 15 Thompson, Roger — 6, 57 Thompson, Samantha — 13 Thompson, Sarah — 17, 45 Thompson, Timmy — 30, 85, 99 Tibbs, Crystal — 18, 87 Tibbs, Doris — 45 Tibbs, Stacy — 16 Tickle, April — 14 Tickle, Chris — 36, 79, 93 Tickle, Mary Lee — 8 Tickle, Samantha — 25 Tickle, Samuel — 13 Tickle, Scott — 18, 87 Tiller, Eric — 15 Tolbert, Sam — 9 Tolbert, Terri — 47 Townley, Brian — 27, 81 Townley, Hope — 30, 80, 85 Townley, Randy — 22, 79 Turner, Chuck — 50, 56 Turner, Elizabeth — 27, 80 TUrner, Richard — 91 Turner, Sonny — 9 Turner, Todd — 30, 40, 78 Turnmire, David — 25 Twelfth grade — 33, 37 Umbarger, Denise — 37, 40, 47, 54, 95 Umbarger, Issis — 30, 75, 77 Umbarger, James — 14 Umbarger, Jenny — 22 Umbarger, Jessica — 10 Umbarger, Judy — 37 Umbarger, Mike — 18, 87 Umbarger, Phyllis — 8 Umbarger, Sarah — 17 Umbarger, Stafford — 30 Underwood, Angel — 18, 45, 87 VICA — 78 Vineyard, Mark — 26, 27, 76, 93, 98 Vineyard, Martin — 26, 27, 93 Volleyball — 94 Waddle, Brian — 14 Waddle, Robbie — 25, 43, 73, 98 Waddle, Samantha — 22, 51 Wade, Ellis — 25, 79, 82 Wade, Ryland — 37, 78 Wagoner, John — 7 Walker, Jennifer — 11 Ward, Scottie — 11 Warden, Donna — 27, 73, 77, 85, 94, 97 Warden, Holly — 17 Warden, Rusty — 25 Wellman, Christina — 16 Wellman, Scott — 25, 79 Wiley, Donna — 17, 87 Wiley, Douglas — 16 Wiley, Misty — 13 Wimmer, Arnie — 40, 50, 57 Wimmer, Eric — 12 Wimmer, Sherri — 37, 47, 75, 78, 84, 92, 96 Winesett, Becky — 22, 80 Winesett, Cheryl — 13 Winters, Jennifer — 12 Winters, Lori — 54 Wolfe, Christie — 25, 73, 74, 77, 80, 85, 86 Wolfe, Faye — 46 Wood, Teresa — 5 Woolwine, Mike — 9 Wright, Darrel — 22, 79 Wright, Karen — 37, 45, 58, 72, 75, 77, 80, 94 Wright, Kevin — 25 Wright, Martin — 37, 78 Wright, Pam — 25, 79 Wright, Sharon — 37, 80 Wynn, Kathy — 18, 87 Yearbook Staff — 75 TOP LEFT: “Mr. Headquarters’’, Reggie Smith, speaks to student body (grades 4-12) on how to suc- ceed in life. He uses the puppet “Self” with the help of Andy Put- nam to demonstrate self-re- spect. TOP RIGHT: Yes, we do have chairs in the library, Tracy Kegley and Brian Perkins! BOT- TOM: Students from kindergar- ten and first grade are treated to a film and refreshments by the FHA at Christmas. Index 127 Dedicated to the Underclassmen THE MAN “WHO THINKS HE CAN” If you think you are beaten, you are, If you think you dare not, you don’t If you’d like to win, but you think you can’t, It’s almost a cinch you won’t If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost, For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellow’s will, It’s all in the state of mind. If you think you’re outclassed, you are, You’ve got to think high to rise, You’ve got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life’s battle doesn’t always go To the swifter or faster man, But sooner or later the man who wins Is the man “who thinks he can.’’ Anonymous Dedicated to the Class of 1986 THE BEST IS YET TO BE As wonderful as school days are— So full of fun and laughter— The best and richest times you’ll know Will come a few years after . . . So close the door behind you now And as you turn away Review the dreams and plans you’ve made And hold them fast today . . . Walk proudly as you move along, Feel young and strong and free, And let your heart repeat these words— “The best is yet to be!’’ D. J. Faulhaber 128 — Closing