Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

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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

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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

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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