Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1987 volume:

Productions of 1986 - 87 © o c o © © 0! o i 9 « 7 O' 0 THE EC HO oj bj Q © o o © © 0 © __7 Volume 42 Bland Combined School Bland, Virginia 24315 Global Productions All the world’s a stage ... The year was 1986-87 and the set- ting was nestled in the majestic mountains and calm valleys of south- western Virginia. The players grew up in these same foothills of Bland County and were coached and nur- tured by the producers (from local and surrounding areas). The actors totaled 471 with 224 of them being from grades K-7,9 preschoolers, and 238 secondary (grades 8-12). While most of the action took place in Bland, global activities affected the entire cast and left memories and changes in the hearts and minds of players and spectators. On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in the Soviet Union caught fire and exploded, spreading clouds of radiation around the globe. The amount of radiation was judged to be much greater than that of the bomb at Hiroshima. The Kremlin kept silent until neighboring scienti- fic monitors deteced the levels of ra- diation. Lives were lost, homes evacu- ated, and thousands were exposed to radiation-related illnesses. Unrest and strife continued in the Middle East. Tragic reports of delib- erate bombings, killing the innocent and unsuspecting, were often in the news. Abductions and hostages also CONTENTS Opening 2 Athletics 3 Community Life 15 Academics 19 Organizations 30 Individuals 49 Student Life 87 Ads 105 Index 125 Closing 128 made frequent headlines. Terrorism curbed foreign travel, and American decided to vacation on their own turf. Late January (’87) the State Depart- ment issued an order to halt travel to Lebanon by Americans because of the danger of potential hostages. The summer of ’86 brought the dri- est season since 1930. Farmers saw their hay and corn crops lie dormant or dry up. Hay was shipped in from western areas to feed the stock. Then on January 22 a major storm dumped 10-12 inches of snow over much of Virginia. Roads were barely clearned when a second storm on January 25 made its onslaught on the Old Do- minion, virtually paralyzing many areas with new snow depths of 12-14 inches. New low temperature records were set on January 26 with reports of -12° to -18° in Bland County. With 24 inches of snow on the ground and temperatures staying below freezing, roads remained ice and snow covered, and school was closed for seven straight days. In September an earthquake in San Salvador toppled high rise buildings trapping occupants be- neath the rubble. In December an ex- plosion ripped through a casino-hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, either kill- ing or badly burning occupants—a number of whom were Americans. On Decmeber 14,1986, the aircraft Voyager took off from California in the first attempt to circle the world non-stop without refueling, a 27,000 mile trip. It contained two crew mem- bers, Jeana Yeager and Dick Rutan. The trip was made successfully with fuel to spare. President Reagan declared war on drugs, and TV media joined the fight by presenting various programs de- picting the crime and horror of abusers and pushers. Two outstanding sports figures (Len Bias and Don Rogers) died because of drugs and several others were cut from teams after test proved they were using drugs. The President’s tax reform bill, which he declared would help most taxpayers, created much controversy in Congress but eventually passed after amendments. Who will be helped remains to be seen. This coup- led with the Contra issue quickly de- creased the President’s state of popu- larity. Another Washington scam fol- lowing on the heels of Watergate left citizens dismayed and disappointed. Proceeds from the sale of arms to Iran were secretly channeled to aid Nicaraguan rebels. The New York Giants won the Su- per bowl over the Denver Broncos on January 25, 1987, with a score of 39- 20. Citizens of Bland County were once again faced with a major deci- sion concerning education. For six months, debates, speeches and edito- rial letters presented the pros and cons of a consolidated high school at a cost of $6'A million. The polls in November recorded the decision of the voters 2 to 1 against a new con- solidated school. They agreed that something needed to be done but a costly building was not the answer. This prompted the school board to consider other alternatives such as one elementary and one secondary using the two existing high schools. This was vetoed immediately because of lengthy bus rides for young chil- dren. Other choices were to do noth- ing, offer college prep courses at one school, or convert one school to a ju- nior high (7-9) and the other to a senior high (10-12) thus leaving all elementary schools open as they now are. 2 — Opening Hall of fame A c i c n 3a SK£I b° c ' £? o. Ce n n J Cheer le C o o - e a , C xi - y V j 7 s Athletics x Athletic Division — 3 TOP: Rusty Meadows easily clears the bar. BOTTOM LEFT: Taut muscles re- veal the intensity of Toby Dotson’s leap. BOTTOM RIGHT: Bland captures 1st, 3rd and 4th place in the 100-yd. dash — Sonya Carroll, Angie Fugate (Rocky Gap), Roberta Kegley, Tammy Davis. 4 — Field Day Cast TOP: Allen Massey goes high to clear the bar as Mr. Bob Kegley watches. BOTTOM LEFT: 4th grader in stand- ing broad jump. BOTTOM CENTER: Cindy Crabtree puts power behind this shot put throw. BOTTOM RIGHT: Tina Johnston’s windbreaker balloons to give her extra distance in the run- ning long jump. worried over excessive rain The cast was chosen and screen play was set for Monday, May 12. Rain and more rain! All weekend it rained. With the field soggy it seemed a foregone conclusion that field day would have to be scratched. To everyone’s surprise Mr. Collins announced Tuesday morning that ev- erything would go as scheduled. Ju- niors gathered their food for the con- I cession and the student body moved to the fairgrounds. The winners were: 50-yd. dash — Bobby Saunders, Trisha Cahill; 100- yd. — Pat Sutphin, Sonya Carroll; Discus throw — Pat Suthpin, Lisa Talbert; Running long jump — Bobby Saunders, Becky Hanshew; Shot put — Wert Harris, Lisa Talbert; Stand- ing broad jump — Pat Sutphin, Becky Hanshew; 440— Pat Sutphin, Sonya Carroll; High jump — Tony Saunders, Dawn Monroe; Softball throw — Pat Sutphin, Becky Han- shew. Rocky Gap easily won the trophy with 1st place in 11 of the 18 events. The elementary field day was held the previous week with Bland victorious. Field Day — 5 TOP LEFT: Sarah Strock lobs to her op- ponent. TOP RIGHT: Donna Warden for a perfect hit. CENTER LEFT: Is Roberta Kegley going to hit or catch this one? BOTTOM — TENNIS TEAM: Donna Warden, Karen Strock, Sara Strock, Tammi Haga, Roberta Kegley, Sarah Newberry. Not pictured Sherri Wimmer. SCOREBOARD Opp Bland Shawsville 8 I Auburn 9 0 Ft. Chiswell 9 0 Fries 8 1 Galax 9 0 George Wythe 9 0 Independence 9 0 Floyd 9 0 WON-2 LOST- 6 6 — Tennis TOP LEFT: Outfielders Eric Taylor and Allen Massey scramble for a ground ball. BOTTOM LEFT — VARSITY — KNEELING: Steve Fanning, Keith Con- ley, Eric Taylor, Ben Dillotv, Bodie Mill- er, Gene Lambert. STANDING: Coach Gary Collins, Eric Strock, Allen Massey, Jeff Cox, Anthony Cox, Jeff Dodson, Chris Tickle. BOTTOM RIGHT — JV BASEBALL — FRONT ROW: Scott Lambert, Bradley Davis, Mike Fanning, Robbie Waddle. 2ND ROW: Richie Ha- vens, Randy Dillow, Wayne Davis. 3RD ROW: Brad Dillotv, Leslie Duncan, Chip Bird. BACK ROW: Gary Blankenship, Brian Duncan, Kevin Cox, Coach John Wagoner. Uneventful year with inexperience Rehearsals began early for tennis and baseball hopefuls. Cool tempera- tures created a fetv goose bumps; oth- erwise, practices proceeded as usual. Tennis finals consisted of only one senior, Sherri Wimmer, one junior, Tammi Haga, and five sophomores. With a young, relatively inexperi- enced team, girls had to work twice as hard. Scores looked rather depres- sion, but they gained experience for future years. For uniforms the girls decided to be colorful in their jam shorts and T-tops. They were coached by Robin Thacker. Varsity baseball team sported five seniors and seven juniors and was coached by Gary Collins. They had an uneventful year but scores were not available. Freshmen and sophomores coerced John Wagoner into forming and coaching a JV squad. Thirteen boys made up the team. Baseball — 7 SCOREBOARD Ft. Chiswell 3 Bland 2 Galax 3 2 Shawsville 2 0 Auburn 2 I Independence I 2 Fries I 3 Lengthy rehearsals Lengthy rehearsals brought hope for results. Afternoon practice occu- pied time and often the entire hall when cheerleaders worked on rou- tines. Well into the boy’s season, sev- enth and eighth grade girls decided to support and praise a well-deserv- ing eighth grade team at home games. Uniforms were not fancy, but white sweatshirts depicted the symbol and school name, and maroon pants set the school color. Miss Kay Blevins sponsored the varsity and JV squads and the 8th grade selected Phyllis Umbarger. A very young volleyball team set to work with zeal and determination. Winning games showed in the fren- zied excitement the girls displayed. TOP RIGHT: Sonya Carroll pounds the ball as help is ready from Tonya Looney, Pam Harden and Pam Dillow CENTER RIGHT: Patricia Stowers and Dusty King stand ready but no help is needed when Latrayle Shewey slams this one across the top (referee is Mike Wool- winej. BOTTOM — VOLLEYBALL: April Newberry, Sonya Carroll, Pam Dil- low, Dusty King, Tonya Looney, Bobbie Jo Chestnut!, Latrayle Shewey, Marsha Martin, Pam Wright, Crystal Tibbs, Pam Harden, Coach John Wagoner. S — Volleyball TOP —VARSITY: Tonya Smihl. Tiffany Bowen, Karen Strock, Lana Lindamood, Susan Remines, Donna Warden. CENTER LEFT: Creating enthusiasm and spirit — Donna Lambert. CENTER RIGHT — JV — BOTTOM ROW: Shannon McGrady, Amanda Pauley. CENTER ROW: Amy Haga, Tresila Sink, Mary Echols. TOP: Donna Lambert. BOTTOM — 8TH PEP SQUAD — FRONT ROW: Heather Smith, Heather Burton, Sarah Umbarger, Stephanie Meadows, Becky Bird, Sarah Thompson. BACK ROW: Angela Dalton, Tina Hounshell, Holly Warden, Angela Stowers, Hope Pike, Ginger Dillow. i Cheerleaders — 9 SCOREBOARD Rich Valley 62 Bland 13 Rich Valley 62 22 Rocky Gap 40 45 Auburn 46 42 Shawsville 54 25 Floyd Co. S3 36 Ft. Chiswell 77 23 Fries 37 34 Galax 81 35 Independence 57 55 Mt. Rogers 22 61 Rocky Gap 36 26 Auburn 55 33 Shawsville 51 24 Floyd Co. 69 35 Ft. Chiswell 77 39 Fries 47 39 Mt. Rogers 21 57 Galax 71 51 Independence 76 57 Overall -3-17 District — 3-15 !? • TOP RIGHT: LaMoore Muncy eludes Lisa Tolbert in Bland's effort to control the game. CENTER LEFT: Team efforts and support—Sarah Newberry, Tammy Mustard, Kim Crabtree, LaMoore Muncy and Tammi Haga. CENTER RIGHT: Close guarding by Rocky Gap, but Samantha Hylton hangs on to the ball. BOTTOM—VARSITY: Tammi Haga, Tammy Mustard, Sarah Newberry, LaMoore Muncy, Kim Crabtree, Roberta Kegley, Samantha Hylton, Kathy Kidd, Karen Strock, Sarah Strock. 10 — Varsity Girl's Basketball Hopes met sudden death The hope of any production is a long and successful run. Bland's Rockettes had such hopes, but they diminished with each game played. Varsity girls were elated with their first district win, but elation met sudden death with seven straight losses. They struggled through the season with only three winning games. The team consisted of four se- niors, three juniors and three sopho- mores. Junior varsity statistics were even less impressive than varsity. Their only win came late in the season over Fries. Three sophomores, four fresh- men, four eighth graders made up the team. Both teams were coached by Gary Collins. SCOREBOARD Rich Valley 40 Bland 14 Rich Valley 22 12 Rocky Gap 24 20 Auburn 31 21 Shawsville 26 17 Floyd Co. 46 6 Ft. Chiswell 34 25 Fries 27 26 Galax 26 18 1ndependence 39 18 Ml. Rogers 38 26 Rocky Gap 28 18 Auburn 36 22 Shawsville 39 18 Floyd Co. 38 23 Ft. Chiswell 34 23 Fries 21 27 Ml. Rogers 28 22 Galax 31 14 Independence 46 18 Overall — 1-19 District — 1-17 TOP LEFT: Rachel Havens' attempt to block this shot arrived a little too late. CENTER: Is this basketball or relay?? As Rachel Havens loses the ball, it slides through Rocky Gap’s reach, too. Other Bland players are Jennifer Simms, Pam Chewning and Samantha Waddle. BOT- TOM—JV: Amanda Harden, Christie Wolfe, Amy Haga, Rachel Havens, Patri- cia Austin, Susan Re mines, Jennifer Simms, Pam Chewning, Julie Pauley, Tina Brown. JV Girl's Basketball — II SCOREBOARD Rich Valley 52 Bland 70 Rich Valley 54 79 Ft. Chiswell 75 64 Shawsville 75 67 Independence 69 59 Fries 55 74 Galax 68 72 Rocky Gap 82 80 Auburn 68 67 Mt. Rogers 39 63 Floyd 70 62 Shawsville 64 46 Galax 72 67 Fries 67 64 Rocky Gap 71 44 Auburn 52 50 Independence 86 79 Ft. Chiswell 82 75 Floyd 85 44 Mt. Rogers 79 94 WON — 6 LOST — 14 TOP— VARSITY: Brian Townley, Bobby Epperson, Bob Hylton, Mark Gusler; Ke- vin Fore, Billy Burton, Tim Thompson, S ev Fanning, Mike Hounshell, Ritchie Havens, Robert Lambert, lm y Putnam, Rusty Havens, Coach Gary Collins. LEFT: Ritchie Havens keeps his eyes on teammates and the defensive team to find the best play. Ritchie was named to All - District team and Steve Fanning received Honorable Mention. CENTER RIGHT: Galax battles for a loose ball against Tim Thompson with assistance from Steve Fanning. BOTTOM RIGHT: Andy Putt- nam goes up for a sure two points with Mike Hounshell positioned for a re- bound. 12 — Varsity Boys Basketball Nonexistent curtain calls Off and running by tvinning the first two games of the season, JV and Varsity squads were ready for curtain calls. Then disaster hit and the varsi- ty struggled with district teams. JV reviews looked somewhat better, and a new coach, Rich Hankins, put them through intensive training. Both teams found good assistance from the bench. Early in the season varsity lost a key player, senior Allen Massie. Varsity boasted four seniors and nine juniors; JV had eight sophomores and five freshmen. SCOREBOARD Rich Valley 30 Bland 49 Rich Valley 23 44 Ft. Chiswell 25 26 Shawsvitle 49 57 Independence 33 35 Fries 32 43 Galax 42 39 Rocky Gap 21 28 Auburn 39 67 Mt. Rogers 23 49 Floyd 22 31 Shawsvitle 40 42 Galax 32 34 Fries 27 40 Rocky Gap 45 47 Auburn 29 53 Independence 34 43 Ft. Chiswell 24 34 Floyd 18 30 Mt. Rogers 26 44 WON — 19 LOST — 1 TOP LEFT: Ballet?? Michael Fanning puts up a stiff defensive block against Galax attempt. TOP Rl GHT: This is form at its best! Gary Blankenship completed this shot for two points. CENTER LEFT: Robbie Waddle's quickness coupled with help from Chad Thompson and Leslie Duncan created a tough game for Galax. BOTTOM — JV:John Michael Mustard, Brian Hall, Chad Thompson, Chip Bird, Gary Blankenship, Brian Duncan, Leslie Duncan, Brian Fore, Randy Dillow, Brad Havens, Robbie Waddle, Michael Fanning, Coach Rich Hankins. JV Boys Basketball — 13 Awesome trophy winners A production that kept spectators absorbed and on the edge of their seats was the boys 8th grade basket- ball. The quickness of Rusty Bird coupled with accuracy and team work from all the members gave them an outstanding season. They ended the season with no losses and were awarded a trophy at district tourna- ments. Three members came from the 7th grade. Robin Thacker coached this awesome team. SCOREBOARD Ft. Chiswell 59 Bland 42 Shawsville 61 38 Independence 47 36 Fries 58 24 Galax 46 41 Rocky Gap 66 45 Auburn 58 41 Rural Retreat 73 38 Floyd 42 18 Ft. Chiswell 56 53 Shawsville 46 40 Fries 59 29 Galax 39 31 Rocky Gap 45 29 Auburn 61 38 Independence 57 15 Floyd 48 17 Rural Retreat 65 38 WON — 18 LOST — 0 TOP: Intensive guarding by David King, backed up by Patrick Smith, create prob- lems for Galax. CENTER LEFT: Travis Munsey in a good blocking attempt. CENTER RIGHT: Patrick Smith takes an elbow caught between two opponents. BOTTOM — 8TH TEAM: Rusty Bird, John Simmons, Clinton Kegley, Mar- shall Schoenthal, Robbie Taylor, Jay Meadows, William Tickle, Patrick Smith, David King, Billy Epperson, Travis Munsey, Eric Faulkner, Rusty Meadows, Jim Clemons, Brandon Far- low, Coach Robin Thacker. !4 — 8th Grade Boys Basketball ALL-AMERICAN. COUNTY 3 o o O (3 O i (3 ehc y r 9 I J CH(SR-CH£S %, (3 y 9 I O s o (3 3 o I cb Community Life TOP LEFT: July 4 Jubilee at fairgrounds. TOP RIGHT: JTPA workers with supervi- sors. CENTER LEFT: Jerry Scott of “ROCKIN HORSE . CENTER RIGHT: Lord’s Acre sale October 4 with auction- eer Jeff Burton. BOTTOM: Hanne Lar- sen, Norwegian visitor in Levi Nelson home, shares lunch time with Matthew Tickle, Dottie and Louise Nelson. OP- POSITE PAGE — TOP: These helpful clowns assisted during the Health Fair held in September. BOTTOM: Jimmy Pike helps at church booth during Lord's Acre Sale. 16 — Community Life Longest running production The longest running production in Bland County was the community life. Actors, scenes, and props constantly changed but the overall helpfulness, loving and caring stayed the same. Bland Countians revealed their conern for a youth center by supporting and participating in the July 4 Jubilee. Large crowds were always in attendance at Civic sponsored events, showing their willingness to help. A beautiful fall Saturday brought peo- ple to the annual Lord’s Acre sale, thus giving support to the county churches. A Health Fair held in Sept, enlist- ed the expertise of local professionals to provide a cost free health check for residents. Bland Countians shared their time, talents, joy, grief and brought close-knit communities closer, ever reaching out to others beyond the confines of this small county. Community Life — 7 Behind the scene Behind the scene, young and old, the people of Bland worked together to make the community closer and better. Citizens were supportive and active in community affairs in an ef- fort to improve and provide the youth with more than just necessities. TOP LEFT: Deputy Melvin Cox making arrest at the PTA carnival. TOP RIGHT: Cousins at play — Ryan Newberry and Ginny Guthrie. CENTER LEFT: A very absorbed and enchanting little witch. BOTTOM RIGHT: Food sales at the an- nual Lord's Acre sale. 18 — Community Life Putting forth a little extra Honors were achieved by students who were willing to put in that little extra. A student must have attained a 95 or better average for the year to earn an honor letter. For each year following that the student kept that average he she earned bars. Good grades were not the only way to be honored. Students earned hon- ors through good citizenship and club work. DAR recipients were nomi- nated by the senior class then voted on by the faculty. This honor is chosen on good citizenship in the community, school and by excellence in the class- room. TOP: Eric Strock, DAR recipient. CEN- TER LEFT: Lisa Gravley, office assistant (responsible for collecting absentees and delivering daily bulletins). CENTER RIGHT-SINGLE HONOR BARS: Ro- berta Kegley, Gerhard Schoenthal, Karen Strock. BOTTOM RIGHT — FIRST YEAR LETTER: Valerie Stepp and Joyce Bruce. 20 — Honors TOP: Wild Harry and associates! Baby Sherri Faulkner, Mom Libby; twins — Brian and Brandon, and Adam. BOT- TOM LEFT: “But, officer, I really didn't do it. Please release me. Phyllis Um- barger pleads with officer Harman. BOT- TOM RIGHT: PTA officer, Roxanne Wine sett and son. Candids — 21 Curtain Closes for 9 The closing curtain for the '86 pro- duction was held on May 31, 1986, with dress rehearsal on May 30. The actors and actresses said their lines to perfection needing no prompting from behind the scenes. The cast of seniors marched in with an air of con- fidence for the future. The star play- ers had struggled with their lines to reflect their personalities and thoughts and convey their apprecia- tion to parents, faculty and class- mates. At the top of the cast was Becky Melvin, valedictorian; Lisa Talbert, salutatorian; Karen Wright, historian. Many from this cast of 50 wore gold ropes to signify the attain- ment of an 88 or above scholastic average. There were many extras in the cast of '86 and these gave support and filled in spaces wherever they were needed. Those who received perfect attendance awards were found to be recipients of a large number of other academic awards. Moments of fun and laughter oc- curred when senior gifts were dis- pensed, and, for some, embarrass- ment at having been found out. ” Em- bracements and even a few tears were shed when the final curtain closed on the '86 production. TOP: Senior Class, 1986, singing for awards day. CENTER LEFT: Rita Gusler “grumbles” about school. CENTER RIGHT: Classmates enjoy “gag gifts from Lynn Tate and Gene French. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Becky Melvin delivers her valedictory speech. 22 — Graduation TOP: Mr. Scott Bowen presents English 8 award to JoAnn Shewey. BOTTOM LEFT: Janet Millirons receives Home Ec. award from Mrs. Betty Munsey. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Fred Beamer presents Geography award to Joyce Bruce. Awards — 23 TOP LEFT: Amy Drummond tries to find the correct columns to use in accounting. TOP RIGHT: “That’s not what it’s sup- posed to do. ” Laura Morehead explains to Mrs. Jessie Kegley in Word Processing. BOTTOM LEFT: “Junior ” accounting— Billy Burton, Darci Groseclose, Ritchie Havens, Mike Hounshell. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Betty Munsey lectures to Home Living class. Michelle Spangler, Freda Davis, Tonya Looney, Jenny LJm- barger, April Newberry, Julie Baxley. 24 — Vocational Comprising over 'A of electives Comprising more than one-half of the elective courses, vocational choices were open to students at all secondary levels. At lower levels, cast members learned the basics, then progressed to fine tuning at the upper levels. Choices were in four areas— agriculture shop, homemaking, business, and industrial training. Some students at the junior senior level chose to travel to Wytheville Vo- cational School and receive intensive training in one specific area (areas not offered at Bland). TOP: Scott Wellman and Junior Blevins turn out mystical shapes in shop. BOT- TOM LEFT: Turning normal words into strange squiggles (called shorthand). Lori Perkins, Carla Pauley (BACK ROW) Hope Townley and Angela De- Hart. BOTTOM RIGHT: Learning to write programs that the computer will un- derstand (even if the students don’t!). Lori Nelson, Phillip Bogle, Tammi Haga, Sam Hylton, Tammy Mustard. Vocational — 25 Speeches and conversations Finding something to talk about — hey, that's no big deal — students talk all day, especially during class. But when English students learned they had to select a specific topic and talk for five minutes in front of class- mates and teacher, a unanimous groan bounced off the walls. French was equally grueling. Not only did students have to learn mean- ings and pronunciation of strange words, they were compelled to carry on a conversation with another class- mate via the phone. Of course, the phone has become an appendage of teenagers — but a conversation in French?!!! TOP: “One more time, please.” Miss Diane Rowe, Eric Strock, Sarah New- berry, Jennifer Stafford. CENTER: Pre- paring speeches — Karen Strock, Janet Millirons, Pam Dillow, Mrs. Janet Faulkner, Maria Foglesong. BOTTOM: Deeply engrossed in a test are seniors Tim Thompson, Issis Umbarger, Laura Brit- ton, Mike Morehead, Tammy Mustard, Angela DeHart, Thelma Sarver, Valerie Stepp, Laura Morehead, Hope Townley, Phillip Bogle. 26 — Language Arts TOP: 8th grade English with new instrue- Crystal Tibbs and Tina Johnston. BOT- Dawn Pruitt, Miss Diane Rowe, Christie tor. Miss Susan Harrington. Students are TOM: “Oui, Francois esr amusement. Wolfe and JoAnn Shewey. Language Arts — 27 Mustering through tasks Curtains up, stage lights on, and performers waited for cues. Learning lines was not easy and actors often stumbled through difficult passages, but prompting was available. Prompters were Mrs. Kay Mabe, Mr. Tommy Bird, Mr. Gary Collins, Mr. Barry Guthrie and Mr. John Wagon- er. Individual starring roles found performers at the chalkboard work- ing out equations or using bunsen burners to determine the result of an experiment. Immediately after lunch biology performers mustered through the distasteful task of dissecting earthworms and frogs. No statistics were available for the consumption of Turns or Rolaids! TOP: “I'd rather not see those grades.” Pam Harden, Marshall Schoenthal, Mrs. Kay Mabe. CENTER: “Gosh, Mrs. Mabe, I can’t think what comes next.” Brad Dillow in Algebra class. BOTTOM: “Look, Mr. Bird, I got it right. Sam Simmons in Math 9. 28 — Math TOP: “Gross. How can you stand to touch that yucky worm. Aaron Newberry and Tiffany Bowen. CENTER LEFT: Science project from '86 fifth grade. CENTER RIGHT: Progress—from a yucky worm to a yucky frog. Sonya Carroll, Bradley Da- vis, Patricia Nelson. BOTTOM LEFT: The 2nd place winner in '86 fifth grade science project—Mary Margaret Gibson. Science — 29 Cinema 1, 2, 3, . . . choices Cinema 1, 2, 3 ... the choice was there. Whether students chose a sub- ject or a specific teacher, they learned caste and mores of our social and po- litical tvorld. Selecting from the past, they learned how to improve his- torical mistakes and use the success of our ancestors to create a more per- fect world. Choices (some were re- quired) were from the areas of histo- ry, geography, economics, and govern- ment. Classes were enhanced by lectures, guest speakers, field trips, and audio-visuals. TOP: In a study of Indian culture, fifth graders simulated their ideas of Indian villages. Winning villages were placed on display in the library. First place was cre- ated by Robert Davis, the village and fort to the extreme right. CENTER LEFT: Mrs. Rae Lee Honaker gives individual instructon to these two students. CEN- TER RIGHT: Mr. Fred Beamer lectures to these eighth graders, Lisa Lafferty, Rita Hamblin, Marshall Schoenthal, Barbara Meadows. 30 — Social Studies ACADEMY E OSCAR WINNERS .TT-.y r � •.A V O v h 0 O O O YtARBOok c 'V a. SCi£WC£ -X' -c:'K xO' A - 3 p 4 b LIBRARY % V A ✓ x -'V r- ‘ ■ r ' OOO 3ETA a r ' ' cv o 0 % ■ ■ p |;J ■i M Organizations Divison—Organizations — i TOP — SENIOR BETA MEMBERS — FRONT ROM': Dawn Pruitt, Issis Umbarger, Eric Strock, Donna Warden, Carrie Shelton, Lori Nelson, Lisa Gravley, Laura Morehead, Maria Foglesong. BACK ROW: Tammi Haga, Carla Pauley, Jennifer Stafford, Cindy Crabtree, Sarah Newberry, LaMoore Muncy, Valerie Stepp, Gerhard Schoenthal, Roberta Kegley, Karen Strock, Freda Davis. CENTER LEFT: Donna Warden sells food to Kevin Fore. CENTER RIGHT: Operating concession stand — Valerie Stepp and Sarah Newberry. BOTTOM — BETA OFFICERS: Tammi Haga, president; Eric Strock, vice-president; Carla Pauley, secretary; Issis Umbarger, treasurer; Mrs. Janet Faulkner, sponsor. 32 — Senior Beta TOP: Chip Bird, president, presents pin and certificate to Jenny Meadows. BOTTOM LEFT — OFFICERS: Chip Bird, president; Sonya Chewning, vice- president; Robbie Waddle, secretary; Beau Guthrie, treasurer; Mrs. Nancy Gamble, sponsor. BOTTOM RIGHT — JUNIOR BETA MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Tonya Smith, Joyce Bruce, Christie Wolfe, Tresila Sink, Jenny Meadows. 2ND ROW: Alan Cassell, Beau Guthrie, Sonya Chewning, Julie Pauley, Amy Haga. 3RD ROW: Susan Remines, Rachel Havens, Kim Crabtree, Kathy Kidd, Tonya Looney, JoAnn Shewey BACK ROW: Chip Bird, Robbie Waddle, Dale Morehead, Bradley King, Tony Boksa. Scrapbook competition victorious Competition at ’86 State conven- tion proved victorious in at least one area for Senior Betas. Concentrated efforts in documenting their activi- ties by putting together a lengthy and attractive scrapbook paid off with a first place award. The scrapbook was a replica of a TV monitor. This year the scrapbook was a beehive, com- plete with bees and honeycomb (not real, of course). Senior Betas were responsible for concession stands during the girl’s basketball season. They also sold packaged pizzas and winter fruit to add to their treasury. Junior Betas were also an honor club. Only students with a 90 or above grade average were eligible for these two clubs. Junior Beta members were from the 9th and 10th grades. Stu- dents received certificates, pins and journals as members. They heard guest speakers at club meetings and attended Barter Theatre to see “The Oddessy. ” Their main service project was tutoring students who were hav- ing difficulties in certain subject areas. Their efforts were rewarded when a number of tutees improved their grades. Junior Beta — 33 Publications need journalism class Disaster! The '86 yearbooks did not arrive until after graduation. The reason? — delays and problems in the printing department. The '87 staff met several times during the summer months and got busy early to avoid that happening again. They began the school year with an advertising drive which took them all over Wytheville and Bland. They took time out for a feast at Pizza Hut. The subscription drive culminated with a short pro- gram, announcement of the winners and a dance featuring a live band. Then snow came at crucial deadline dates and slowed production down. They worked at home to get every- thing done and a big sigh of relief was heard when the final pages went to press on February 26. The staff con- sisted of four seniors, one sophomore, four freshmen and two eighth grad- ers. This was the first year eighth graders were asked to be on the staff. The newspaper also met with prob- lems and delays. Beginning with five members and two sponsors, Mr. Scott Bowen and Miss Diane Rowe, things were moving slowly when — BAM!, Mr. Bowen was transferred and they began again with Miss Rowe and Miss Susan Harrington. There also occurred changes in the staff (being doubled, now with ten members) and problems getting material typed and proofread. Oh, for a journalism class in which these two publications could work. TOP: Peddling papers in the library. April Newberry and JoAnn Shewey sell a paper to Tonya Looney BOTTOM: — NEWSPAPER STAFF—FRONT ROW: Rusty Bird, Tony Boksa, Barbara Meadows, April Newberry BACK ROW: Tracy Repass, Miracle Mitchem, Kathy Kidd, Carla Pauley, JoAnn Shewey, Bradley King. 34 — Newspaper TOP — STAFF — SEATED: April New- berry, Sonya Chewning, Pam Chewning. STANDING: Tonya Looney, Sherri Shewey. NOT PICTURED: JoAnn Shewey and Tony Boksa. CENTER: Year- book editors find they need sharp eyes for proofreading. Amy Drummond and Leon Sink. BOTTOM: Business managers use microcomputers for quickness and effi- ciency. Tammi Haga and Lisa Davis Yearbook — 55 Fun with winning A new sponsor, selected home room representatives, and a ballot of offi- cers started the school’s governing body off and running. Posters went up on walls and doors depicting the rea- sons why students should vote for each political hopeful. Then they were given the opportunity to tell the entire student body why they aspired to each office by giving speeches via the intercom. After the election things settled back to normal rou- tines. The SCA gathered the talented together for performances at the an- nual Christmas program. They chose to analyze and portray their concepts of many of the faculty members. Even faculty recognized their own idiosyn- crasies and laughed along with every- one else. Future Business Leaders of Amer- ica (FBLA) again won a Gold Seal by being an honor chapter and ranking among the top 15 percent of active chapters. One of the most active groups in school, FBLAers began the year with numerous reports, then co- sponsored the Little Miss and Junior Miss beauty pageants. Then followed the Snow King and Queen dance and a pizza feast for members and faculty. The next item on their agenda was the senior shadow program where senior members visited local businesses on an individual basis to learn about a particular job. Several returned ex- cited about potential positions be- cause of their “shadow. ” February was collection time for Project ASK (do- nations toward study of childhood cancer). During all these busy activi- ties FBLAers were also preparing for competition on March 14 in various subject areas and putting together a scrapbook of the year’s activities. The Parliamentary Procedures Commit- tee has won first place for several years and others have placed in a number of subject areas. TOP: Political hopefuls waiting to give campaign speeches. Donna Warden, Rachel Havens, Rusty Bird, Roberta Kegley, Thelma Sarver, Bob Hylton. TOP CENTER — SCA COUNCIL — FRONT ROW: Rusty Bird, David King, Amy Drummond, Lori Nelson. BACK ROW: Donna Warden, Sonya Chewning, Rachel Havens, Shannon King, Roberta Kegley, Andy Putnam. BOTTOM CENTER — OFFICERS: Mr. John Wagoner, sponsor; Andy Putnam, sargeant-at-arms; Rusty Bird, treasurer; Rachel Havens, secretary; Roberta Kegley, president. BOTTOM: Frosty (John Curtis Thompson) with playmates at Christmas program. 36 — SCA TOP: FBLAers, Bradley King and Kevin Lindamood, assist with PTA Halloween carnival. Jacob and Katie Scott ponder whether to play the game. CENTER — FBLA OFFICERS: Carla Pauley, president; Tammi Haga, vice-president; Sarah Newberry, secretary; Mike Morehead, historian; Roberta Kegley, parliamentarian. BOTTOM — FBLA — FRONT ROW: Christie Wolfe, April Newberry, Ginny Guthrie, Tonya Smith, Vicki Sarver, Amy Haga. 2ND ROW: Laura Morehead, Hope Townley, Tonya Looney, Sherri Shewey, Darci Groseclose, Rachel Havens. 3RD ROW: Leon Sink, Sarah Newberry, Andy Putnam, Kevin Lindamood, Amy Drummond, Karen Strock. 4TH ROW: Brian Townley, Mike Morehead, Chip Bird, Brian Hall, Chad Thompson, Laura Britton. BACK ROW: Tony Boksa, Roberta Kegley, Tammi Haga. FBLA — 37 Changing location Location sites for members of VICA and FFA changed frequently. Most of the casting took place on school grounds, but many hours of ac- tivities and work were filmed else- where. TOP LEFT — VICA OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Lori Nelson, vice- president; Samantha Hylton, president. 2ND ROW: David Dalton, treasurer; Todd Turner, secretary. BACK ROW: Patrick Groseclose, reporter; Mrs. Carolyn Bane, sponsor; Cindy Crabtree, parliamentarian. TOP RIGHT: Todd Turner has really been earning his pay at The Bug Shop! BOTTOM RIGHT — VICA — FRONT ROW: David Dalton, Patrick Groseclose, Todd Turner, Lori Nelson, Samantha Hylton, Cindy Crabtree. 2ND ROW: Denise King, Donna Richardson, Lisa Gravley, Issis Umbarger. 3RD ROW: Sarah Karpinski, Carla Pauley, Valerie Stepp. 4TH ROW: Daniel Conley, Robert Hall, Rusty King. BACK ROW: Mrs. Carolyn Bane, Lyle Muncy, Jon Melvin, Jamie Chewning. FFA members attended local and district meetings, state conventions and judging contests. They worked on projects, speeches, creeds and de- grees. They added funds to the club by cleaning the fairgrounds and by sell- sites ing fruit and magazines. On location for VICA members meant hours spent on a job — earning while learning. Their jobs consisted of a variety of types and skills (me- chanic, waitress, clerk, farming, etc.) 38 — VICA TOP: Kathy Lineburg, VA State President; Cindy Crabtree, Chapter President; Sharon Shuler, State Reporter. CENTER TOP LEFT: Greenhands — David Chandler, John Simmons, William Tickle, Jay Meadows. TOP RIGHT — FFA OFFICERS: Cindy Crabtree, president; Steve Fanning, vice-president; Tony Boksa, 2nd vice-president; Sarah Karpinski, reporter; Steven King, treasurer; Jeff Dodson, sentinel; Bill Crabtree, advisor. Not pictured: Patrick Groseclose, secretary. CENTER LEFT— 3RD, 4TH, 5TH YEAR MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Scott Wellman, Bradley Davis, Scott Lambert, Michael Fanning, Richard Spivey, Heath Muncy, John Stafford. 2ND ROW: Junior Blevins, Randy Dillow, Todd More head. Lor in Hanshew, Pam Wright. 3RD ROW: Brian Duncan, Mark Gusler, Kevin Cox, Duane DeHart, Jon Melvin, Cindy Crabtree. 4th ROW: Gary Blankenship, Kevin Fore, Billy Burton, Shannon King, Dayton Morehead, David Dalton. BACK ROW: Steve Fanning, Sarah Karpinski, Jamie Chewning, Jeff Dodson, Anthony Cox, David King. BOTTOM LEFT— 1ST — 2ND YEAR MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: John Thompson, Jason Ramsey, John Simmons, J.R. Harris Jimmy Blevins, Tony Boksa, Jamie Asbury. 2ND ROW: Randy Clemons, Kim Crabtree, Darrel Wright, Jay Meadows, John Mustard, Randy Townley. 3RD ROW: Brandon Farlow, Scotty Tickle, David Chandler, Brian Farlow, Brad Havens, Dale Morehead. 4TH ROW: David Strock, William Tickle, Stacy Bruce, Steven King, David King, Duane Compton. BACK ROW: Joey Spain, Heth Moore, Sam Simmons, Travis Munsey, Mike Sage. FFA — 39 TOP LEFT: EL MATADOR performs the new look for the 80’s on one of our starring actresses, Barbara Meadows, as Tammy Mustard and Lana Lindamood watch. TOP RIGHT— OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Lisa Davis, recording secretary; Lisa Gravley, reporting secretary; Janet Millirons, 2nd vice-president; Amy Drummond, 1st vice-president; Hope Townley, president. BACK ROW: Sandy Mitchell and Donna Richardson, Ser- geants-at-arms; Charmin Gravley, Cha- plin; Pam Dillow, treasurer; Mrs. Betty Munsey, advisor. CENTER — 3RD, 4TH, 5TH YEAR MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Lisa Gravley, Sandy Mitchell, Christie Wolfe, Tammy Swanson, Amanda Baxley, Char- min Gravley. 2ND ROW: Karen Strock, Angela Atwell, Sarah Newberry, Eliza- beth Turner, Lana Lindamood, Hope Townley, Dawn Pruitt. 3RD ROW: Staf- ford Umbarger, Amy Drummond, Regina Parris, Freda Davis, Idette King, Pam Dillow, Maria Foglesong, Roberta Keg- ley, Tammi Haga, Donna Richardson, Tammy Mustard, Angela DeHart, Carrie Shelton. BOTTOM — 1ST and 2ND YEAR MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Benga Hager, Tina Brown, Pam Chewning, Amy Haga, Miracle Mitchem, Tina Johnston, Amanda Harden, Heather Smith, Angela Kent. 2ND ROW: Lisa Davis, Becky Winesett, Samantha Waddle, Joyce Bruce, JoAnn Shewey, Patricia Nelson, Laura Lafferty, Rita Hamblin. 3RD ROW: Crystal Tibbs, Tracy Repass, Dixie Bruce, Julie Baxley, Jenny Umbarger, Dusty King, Latrayle Shewey, Tonya Looney, April Newberry, Patty Mutter. Rachel Havens, Patricia Stowers, Bar- BACK ROW: Lisa Lafferty, Marsha bara Meadows. Martin, Jennifer Simms, Allison King, 40 — FHA TOP — ART — FRONT ROW: Rusty Bird, Jim Clemons, Tom Hall, Lana Lin- damood. Bob Hylton, Roberta Key ley, Tina Brown. 2ND ROW: Scott Lambert, Phillip Boyle, Thelma Sarver, Allen Massey, Sondra Mitchell, Pam Chewn- iny. 3RD ROW: Patrick Smith, Chris Dillow, Debbie Baker, Freda Davis, Mar- shall Schoenthal, Amanda Harden, Sherri Shewey. 4TH ROW: John Thomp- son, Mike More he ad, Paricia Nelson, Shannon McGrady, Eric Faulkner, Heather Smith. 577 ROW; Steven Mitchell, Kevin Fore, Elizabeth Turner, Allan Newberry, Amanda Baxley, Char- min Gravley. BACK ROW: Brad Dillow, Kevin Wriyht, Lute Scott, Anyela Kent, Kevin Dent. CENTER LEFT — OFFI- CERS: Bob Hylton, president; Steven Mitchell, vice-president; Lute Scott, sec- retary; Kevin Fore, treasurer; Mrs. Chris Bird, sponsor. CENTER RIGHT: Art contest exhibit in elementary hall. Prop Managers Plan Trip To FLA Prop managers were constantly busy. Beginning in early May they worked toward a stupendous Parent- Member banquet held at Bluefield's Western Sizzlin' Steak House. In the fall they placed boxes in each ele- mentary class for collecting soup la- bels which are used to purchase sup- plies and equipment for the school. Members assisted in vision screening and held a Christmas party for grades K-3 and Special Education. The FHA club also sponsored the Miss and Senior Miss Bland County pageants. Members sold food, etc. to earn a passage to Orlando, FLA, a spring trip. Excitement mounted when they learned they would visit Disney World, Epcot Center, Wet Wild and Daytona Beach. Art — 41 TOP: Combined band plays holiday se- lections for SCA program. CENTER: Bands combine efforts for the first perfor- mance at the Miss Echo program. BOT- TOM-FRONT ROW: David Strock, Ginny Guthrie, Bobby Jo Chestnutt, Gin- ny Meadows. 2ND ROW: Chad Thomp- son, Beau Guthrie, Shawn Nelson, Jim Britton, Brian Fore. BACK ROW: Leslie Duncan, Robbie Waddle. 42 — Band Performances combine talents With props in place the cast mem- bers took their positions in the first performance of the year for the band and choir on September 26,1986. The occasion was “Miss Echo. Members from neighboring Rocky Gap com- bined their talents with Bland to cre- ate quantity and quality. The follow- ing day the band was up early to par- ticipate in band day at VPI. They also participated in the parades at Rocky Gap and Wytheville. Both groups have had several concerts, and the band rendered a number of holi- day selections for the SCA Christmas program on December 19. TOP: Combined choirs perform for the Miss Echo program. BOTTOM: Jennifer Simms, Jenny Umbarger, Ms. Kim Styron—director, Debbie Baker, Patricia Stowers. Chorus — 43 TOP RIGHT: FORENSICS TEAM — FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Turner, Carla Pauley, Lana Lindamood, Vicki Saner, Karen Strock. 2ND ROW: Darci Groseclose, Roberta Kegley, Sarah Newberry. 3RD ROW: Mike Morehead, Robert Lambert, Gerhard Schoenthal, Chip Bird. LEFT TOP— OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Glenn Eaton, vice- president; Mrs. Chris Bird, sponsor; LaMoore Muncy, president. BACK ROW: Bodie Miller, secretary; Donna Warden, treasurer. CENTER — MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Vicki Sarver, Donna Warden, Sonya Carroll, Rusty Warden, Karen Strock, Lana Lindamood. 2ND ROW: Glenn Eaton, Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley, Darci Groseclose, Robert Lambert, Randy Mabe. 3RD ROW: Bodie Miller, Elizabeth Turner. Carla Pauley, Robert Hall, Leon Sink, Chip Bird, Daniel Conley. 4TH ROW: LaMoore Muncy, Brad Dillow, Lyle Muncy, Bobby Epperson, Gerhard Schoenthal, Mike Morehead. BACK ROW: Rusty King, Jeff Dodson, Steve Mitchell, Ellis Wade, Anthony Cox. BOTTOM: Glenn Eaton and Ellis Wade compete for Miss Yucko title. OPPOSITE PAGE — TOP — OFFICERS: Ms. Diane Rowe, sponsor; Robbie Waddle, president; Sarah Newberry, vice-president; Aaron Newberry, secretary; Julie Pauley, treasurer. BOTTOM LEFT— FRENCH CLUB — FRONT ROW: Christie Wolfe, Beau Guthrie, Julie Pauley, Tonya Smith, Sonya Chewning,Amy Haga. 2ND ROW: Dawn Pruitt, Thelma Sarver, Robbie Waddle, Tammy Mustard, Jerome Meadows, Donna Warden, JoAnn Shewey. 3RD ROW: Maria Foglesong, Jennifer Stafford, Sarah Newberry, Aaron Newberry, Tiffany Bowen, Sarah Strock, Karen Strock. BACK ROW: Bradley King, Robert Lambert, Chip Bird. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ms. Diane Rowe enjoys a front seat view of New Orleans. Hosts district forensics The Dramatics and Forensics clubs experienced a very busy year. Serving as the host school for the Mt. Empire District Forensics Festival kept the Forensics team busy during the fall. There was much to be done to prepare the school, practice, get material out to other schools, practice, get the judges and practice some more. Our school proved victorious over nine other schools, with an overall total of 33 out of a possible 55 points. Ad- vancing to regional competition were Carla Pauley, Chip Bird, Gerhard Schoenthal, Roberta Kegley, Lana Lindamood, Sarah Newberry, and Robert Lambert. The other team members who contributed points to the overall score were: Karen Strock, Mike Morehead, Darci Groseclose and Elizabeth Turner. The month of March was a very busy one for both Forensics and Dra- matics. Regional and State forensics, coupled with district and regional play festival, took every weekend. This year the Dramatics Club pre- sented “Story Theatre, a group of short fables, for competition. The play was presented by the largest cast we have had in recent years with 24 students taking part. Before the curtain closed the French Club spent a week in a famous hidden world of fantasy, where they learned the roles of speaking French and enjoyed the arts of the famous. They toured Quebec along with other fabulous sights. French — 45 New cast of characters for science A new cast of characters banded to- gether in the interest of science. They met several times during the year and talked about a science fair. A field trip was planned and was snowed out, rescheduled, and snowed out. Fifth grade students held their own science fair with some well-planned exhibits. Making bookmarks, learning computers and playing new games kept elementary students busy during library time. Club members helped financially by selling posters and as- sisting at book fairs. TOP — SCIENCE OFFICERS: Mr. John Wagoner, sponsor; Amy Drummond, president; Leon Sink, vice-president; Sonya Carroll, secretary; Christie Wolfe, treasurer; Robbie Waddle, reporter. CENTER LEFT: The winning entry of '86 fifth grade fair. CENTER RIGHT— FRONT ROW: Hope Townley, Roberta Kegley, Laura Morehead. 2ND ROW: Karen Strock, Leon Sink, Angela DeHart. 3RD ROW: April Newberry, Alan Cassell, JoAnn Shewey. 4TH ROW: Chad Thompson, Dale Morehead, Gerhard Schoenthal. BACK ROW: Tonya Looney, Amy Drummond. BOTTOM RIGHT: Moon phases and constellations exhibited at science fair. 46 — Science TOP: Kindergarten students display their bookmarks after spending time and considerable effort to make them just what they wanted. CENTER — LIBRARY MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Tammi Haga, Donna Warden, Lana Lindamood, April Newberry, Tonya Looney. BACK ROW: Issis Umbarger, JoAnn Shewey, Amy Drummond, Hope Townley, Laura Morehead. BOTTOM LEFT — OFFICERS — SEATED: Lisa Davis, president; JoAnn Shewey, vice- president; Laura Morehead, secretary. STANDING: Tonya Looney, treasurer, Tammi Haga, reporter, Mrs. Elizabeth Newberry, sponsor. Library — 47 SAFETY PATROL — TOP: FRONT ROW: Michelle Wright, Angela Dalton, Stephanie Meadows, Becky Bird, Sarah Umbarger, Heather Burton, Julie Strock. 2ND ROW: Donna Wiley, Ginger Dillow, Bobby Boardwine, Sarah Thompson, Hope Pike, Julie Overbaugh, Kandi Far- ley. 3RD ROW: Michael Dillow, Dana Stepp, Charlie Thompson, Gwen McGrady, Jeana Dalton, Angela Stowers, Holly Warden. 4TH ROW: Billy Epper- son, Toby Dotson, Jason Hall, Tina Hounshell, Rusty Meadows, Cheryl Hall. BACK ROW: Robert Davis, Jimmy Duncan, Mrs. Margie Powers, sponsor. CENTER — 6TH GRADE BAND — FRONT ROW: Mary Margaret Gibson, Nathan Romano, Stacy Tibbs, Tina Kim- berlin. 2ND ROW: Christy Wellman, Pam Harden, Crystal Thompson, Becky Mallory. BACK ROW: Stephanie Goins, Robert Sexton, Mrs. Kim Styron — di- rector. BOTTOM LEFT — SAFETY PATROL OFFICERS: Hope Pike, president; Rusty Meadows, vice-president; Toby Dotson, secretary; Gwen McGrady, trea- surer. BOTTOM RIGHT — 7TH GRADE BAND — FRONT ROW: Kandi Farley Donna Wiley Stephanie Meadows, Julie Strock, Tina Hounshell. 2ND ROW: Robert Davis, Hope Pike. BACK ROW: Rusty Meadows, Charlie Thompson, Ja- son Hall. 48 — Safety Patrol Elem. Band Who’s Who li o 0 o o p o 0 O K o o O' CTID j o o 0 O o ( ooalU Starring S r OVS Supporting cast- Underclasses Stage hands - Elementary Produced by Faculty and Tersonne I o o o o Individuals o 0 0 o o o Dir Individuals — 49 TOP LEFT: Mr. Ron Pauley gels into the action offield day. TOP RIGHT: It tvas bound to happen sooner or later — Kay Mabe and Nancy Gamble. CENTER RIGHT: Faculty get into the “dress-up mood — Jan Scott and Phyllis Umbarger. BOTTOM LEFT: Kay Kincer's farewell party with Mrs. and Mr. Maxton. BOT- TOM CENTER: Mr. Robin Thacker at ease during tennis games. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Roger Thompson goes high over heads during faculty game for spe- cial Olympics. W 111 • .Mil 50 — Candids SOLs Kept These Producers Busy The greatest producers could be areas and train students in those dards of Learning), and keep exten- found in the elementary hall. These areas. In addition they were expected sive files for their documentation, teachers had to possess skills in all to write and teach to the SOLs (Stan- Miss Kay Blevins First, Cheerleading BA-Emory Henry Mrs. Patricia B. Brewer Self-contained LD (6 7) BS-Radford V. Mrs. Mary Page Cosby Elementary Resource LD BA-Mary Washington MS-James Madison U. Mr. Rich Hankins Sp. Ed. 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th BS-Bluefield State Ms. Sue King Third, BS-Radford U. Miss Mary Pat Meade Self-contained LD (4 5) BS-Bluefield State Mrs. June M. Miller First, BA-King Mrs. Norma Newberry Fifth, BS-Radford U. Mrs. Vicki J. Ogle Sixth, BS-Radford U. Mrs. Dian Phipps Chapter I Reading BS- Radford U., MA- Ball U. Mrs. Margie Powers Seventh, Safety Ptrol BA- Marshall U. Mrs. Katherine Reynolds Kindergarten, Elementary Head Teacher, BS-Radford U., MA-VPl SU Mrs. Janet Scott Fourth, BS-Radford U. Mrs. Rebecca Scott Second, BA-King MS-Radford U. Mrs. Michelle Thompson Speech Therapy BS-Radford U. Mrs. Teresa W. Wood Preschool, BS-Bluefield MS-Radford U. Elementary Faculty — 51 Production Crew Met With Changes Interviews and auditions were completed, selections made and the parts were cast. Production for '86- ’87 began smoothly with rehearsals on schedule. Producers drilled daily with the leading characters, support- ing cast and understudies. After only a few weeks the production crew met with changes. Gifted and talented co- ordinator Margaret Pauley left the staff, being replaced by Mrs. Wendy Gilmer-Grubb. Shortly after this Mr. Scott Bowen transferred to Rocky Gap and his replacement was Miss Susan Harrington. Another new face was Mrs. Ellen Winters, behavioral consultant. The cast accepted the changes, made the transitions smoothly and continued with re- hearsals. Mini shows with cast mem- bers spotlighted for outstanding per- formances occurred throughout the year. Mr. Roger D. Thompson Principal; BS-VPI,MS-Radford U. Mr. Richard Havens Assistant Principal; US History, Intro, to Bus.; Senior Class sponsor; BS-Bluefield State Mrs. Carolyn Bird Bane ICT; VICA Sponsor, BS MS-Radford U. Mr. Fred L. Beamer Social Studies; Sophomore Sponsor; BS MS- ypi su Mrs. Chris Bird Drama, Art, Creative Writing, Speech; Sponsor- Art, Drama,8th grade; BS-Radford U. Mr. Thomas Bird Math; 9th class sponsor; BS-Radford U. Mr. Scott L Bowen English 8-10; Asst. Sponsor-8th; BS-Concord, MA-Ohio U. Mr. Gary D. Collins P.E. and Biology; Coach-JV Varsity girls basketball, Varsity boys basketball, Varsity Baseball; BA-Emory Henry Mr. William Crabtree Agriculture; FFA sponsor; BS MS-VPI SU Mrs. Janet Faulkner English 10-12, Honors English; Sponsor-Senior Beta and Asst. Senior; BS MS-Radford U. 52 — Secondary Faculty These elementary teachers enjoy being part of the Halloween dress contest. Phyllis Vmbarger, Norma Newberry, Kay Blevins, Becky Scott, Margie Powers, Connie DeWilde, Mary Pat Meade, Rich Hankins. Mrs. Nancy Gamble Guidance Counselor; Government; Secondary Special Education Coordinating Teacher; Junior Beta Sponsor; BS MS-Radford U. Ms. Sandra S. Green Secondary Special Education; Asst. Sponsor 9th grade; BS MS-Radford U. Mr. Barry Guthrie Chemistry, Physics, Biology; BS-VPl SU Mrs. Rae Lee Honaker Secondary EMR LD; Asst. Sponsor Sophomores; Special Olympics Coordinator; BS-Bluefield State Mrs. Jessie D. Kegley Business Education; FBLA advisor; Asst. Sponsor Juniors; BS-East Tennessee State Mrs. Kay Mabe Mathematics; Junior Class Sponsor; BS- Radford U. Mrs. Betty K. Munsey Home Economics, Family Living; FHA Sponsor; BS MS-VPI SU Mrs. Elizabeth G. Newberry Librarian; Bus. Computer Applications, Accounting; Yearbook advisor; Library Club Sponsor; BS MS-Radford U. Miss Diane Rowe French; French Club Sponsor; BA-Emory Henry Mrs. Kimberly A. Styron Elementary Band, Secondary band and chorus; BS-Concord Mr. Larry W. Thacker P.E., Sociology, Science, World History; Coach — 8th boys basketball. Tennis; S-VPl SU Mr. John H. Wagoner Earth Science, Physical Science; Sponsor- SCA and Science; Volleyball coach, JV Baseball coach; BS-Radford U. Secondary Faculty — 53 Unsurpassed Production Skills School personnel and teachers school in many areas from set design ment of the “actors.” Their produc- aides were vital elements in our over- and construction, transportation, tion skills were unsurpassed, all production. They served our food and maintenance to encourage- Mrs. Violet Bird First (la,lb) 7th grade aide Mrs. Helen Blankenship Chapter 1 Reading Aide Mrs. Annette Burton Elementary Resource Art Mrs. Joyce Cassell Third, fourth, fifth, sixth grade aide Mrs. Connie DeWUde Kindergarten, second grade aide Mrs. Sue Ellison Elementary Resource Music Mrs. Sue Newberry Transportation Aide, Preschool Aide Mrs. Robin Repass Preschool Aide Mrs. Nancy Stockner Media Assistant Mrs. Mary Lee Tickle Chapter 1 Reading Aide Mrs. Phyllis Vmbarger Special Education Aide Mrs. Barbara Wimmer Special Education Aide, Transportation Aide 54 — Aides L Bonnie Blankenship — Bookkeeper BUS DRIVERS — KNEELING: Harold Bivens, Doug Sarver, Cicero Havens, secretary STANDING: Margaret Miller, Brenda Penley, Susie Meadows, Brenda Pike, Mary Wimmer. Loui Ayers County maintenance Paul Burge Green Thumb custodian Roby Cregar Custodian Sue Hamer Lunchroom Supervisor Mary Melvin Lunchroom Margaret Pauley Resource Instruction Keith Sargent Custodian Doris Tibbs Lunchroom Sonny Turner Building Supervisor and maintenance Personnel — 55 Adam Akers Casey Dotson Paul Harless Monica Havens Kellen Shewey Billy Umbarger Jessica Umbarger Mary Ruth Williamson TOP LEFT: Gross motor skills — Jessica Umbarger, Le Kisha Farley, Teresa Wood — teacher, Kellen Shewey, Paul Harless. CENTER LEFT: Fine motor skills — Kellen Shewey, Jessica Umbarger, Le Ki- sha Farley, Sue Newberry — aide, Adam Akers. TOP RIGHT: Thanksgiving — FRONT ROW: Paul Harless, Jessica Umbarger. BACK ROW: Le Kisha Farley, Kellen Shewey, Adam Akers. BOTTOM RIGHT: Halloween activity — Kellen Shewey, Jessica Umbarger, Monica Ha- vens, Adam Akers. 56 — Preschool Randy Bearrington Jason Blevins Joshua Breedlove James Faulkner Kristina Goins Leslie Gordon Clinton IIagy Crystal Hancock Kari Hamer Cicely Havens Erin Johnson Michael Lambert Joe Meadows Stuart Morehead Katie Muncy Justin Neal Westen Patton Heath Puckett Joshua Richardson Olena Sexton Allison Sheets Amber Simmons Brent Tate Christa Winesett Nathan Winters Young Cast Work On Perfecting Skills The youngest members of our cast were preschoolers and Kindergar- teners. Preschoolers worked on fine and gross motor skills, physical and speech therapy as well as other spe- cial skills. Kindergarteners exper- ienced some independence while per- fecting academic skills. BOTTOM LEFT: Joe Meadows assists in housekeeping chores. BOTTOM RIGHT: Library time helps students perfect color- ing skills. Kindergarten — 57 Sarah Bird Will Blankenship Jeffrey Brunk Jeremy Dillow Whitney Gamble Ashley Havens Kelli King Brooke Kitts Joshua Lester Philip Meadows Charlotte Nunn Jim Bob Penley Jason Sides Heather Stiltner Charlie Stowers Adam Faulkner Leisa Haga Stephanie Kelley Sara King Patrick Lindamood Kent McPeak Stacy Miller Debra Munsey David Neel Ryan Newberry Sharon Shewey Sarah Smith Ted Sparks Jeremiah Tate Erin Thompson Lori Tabor Daniel Thompson Jennifer Walker 58 — 1st Grade Eager Responsive Young Stage Hands Eager, excited and responsive de- scribe the 35 young stage hands in the first grade. The larger number re- quired two teachers, Mrs. June Mill- er and Miss Kay Blevins — a first year teacher. Under these outstanding leaders these stage hands progressed through social and academic skills. Once a week resource teachers taught them art and music. Also once a week they visited the library to read, see movies and to work on other activities. These stage hands were a vital and interesting part of the ’86-87 produc- tion. TOP: Octopuff visits elementary students to tell them the dangers of smoking. Ms. Kay Blevins and her first graders are im- pressed. BOTTOM LEFT: Jim Bob Pen- ley gets assistance from Mrs. Violet Bird during the book fair. BOTTOM RIGHT: National Lunch Week brings parents to share lunch with their children. Candids — 59 Learning stage directions The students in second and third grades learned stage directions and rehearsed their lines. Directed by Mrs. Becky Scott and Mrs. Sue King, these students were always ready for daily rehearsals, prop con- struction and actual performances. They provided us with a large cast of characters, and their performances, both in and out of the classroom, were always entertaining. Mrs. Munsey directs the second grade in their performance. Mandy Blankenship Amanda Brown Matthew Brunk Mary Jane Chewning Roger Clemons Charlie Corder Benjamin Davis Marie Dotson Jamie Dunn Jason Hancock Casy Johnston Lisa Kimberlin Kelly Meadows Lee Meadows Jason Neal Jon Michael Newberry Holly Pauley Casie Pruitt Rae Romano John Schepers Jacob Scott Amanda Shelton John C. Thompson John K. Thompson Eric Wimmer Jennifer Winters 60 — Second Evelyn Baxter Jeremy Blankenship Brook Dillow Terry Gilley Monica Keene Brian Lambert Jody Lambert Eric Miller Jayson Mite hem Michael Allen Muncy Michael Robert Muncy Rachel Muncy 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 ABOVE: Third grader winners in the Halloween contest—Jamy Nunn and Becky Penley BOTTOM LEFT: Third graders display their favorite sport for the PTA music program. 61 Third Stage Hands Extras Necessary To Production Stage hands and extras are an im- portant part of any production. Fourth and fifth graders were thus a part of the total production. Students in Mrs. Jan Scott’s fourth grade dis- covered they were a small sector in the total world when they studied Eu- rope in social studies. Field trips to Costume winners from the fourth grade. Wes Strock, Bradley Gordon, April Tick- le. areas outside of school helped them understand more about the world in which they live. Fourth graders be- came active in 4-H and field day. Fifth graders were guided by Mrs. Norma Newberry. These stage hands highlighted their year with two out- standing activities. In conjunction with social studies they built Indian villages. The winner this year was Robert Davis. The other activity was a science project which could be any- thing from a poster to a complicated electric device. Bradley Gordon Shannon Havens Bobbi Hobbs Bradley Hoosier Heather Keene David Lambert Joanie Lambert Robin Lambert Cindy McGrady P. J. Meadows Robbie Morehead Frank Nunnely Michael Shelton Wesley Strock Bradley Tate April Tickle James Umbarger Brian Waddle Christopher Wolcott Tonya Wyatt Allen Brown Becky Brunk Charlie Burton Justin Eaton 62 — 4th Grade A different approach to the beat and rhythm of music. Christina Schepers, Robert Davis, Tonya Talbert. Detria Agee Seth Baxter Steven Berry Beth Bridges Eric Brooks Angela Carter Pete Conley Robert Davis Kristie Dillow Tawny Dillow Aaron Faulkner Heidi Guthrie Sonya Hounshell Crystal King Kevin King Jennie Lambert Angel Mitchem Chad More head Sandra Nelson Stuart Newberry Scott Blankenship Stanley Overbaugh Misty Pauley Christina Schepers Wenona Scott Jes Selfe Ami Simms Mary Spain Jimmy Sparks Tonya Talbert Melanie Thompson Eric Tiller 5th Grade — 63 7TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS: Rob- bie Taylor, president; Becky Bird, vice- president; Stephanie Meadows, secre- tary; Sarah Thompson, treasurer. Sheree Burton Lori Compton Patricia Corder Sammy Dent Kenneth Dye Mary Margaret Git Stephanie Goins Pamela Harden Tina Kimberlin Rebecca Mallory Eric Martin Michael Paul Mcpeak Matthew Newberry Kevin Pauley Bridgette Pen ley Joe Putnam Molly Richardson Nathan Romano Robert Sexton Kathleen Shewey Travis Simmons Jason Stafford Stacy Tibbs Crystal Thompson Christine Wellman Douglas Wiley 64 — 6th Grade New Roles And Responsibilities Learning, growing, and discover- formance of the sixth and seventh and safety patrol leaders gave them ing new things were part of the per- graders. Becoming band members new roles and responsibilities. Tommy Bell Becky Bird Cindy Blevins Bobby Boardwine Kevin Bowles Heather Burton Angela Dalton Jeana Dalton Robert Davis Ginger Dillow Michael Dillow Toby Dotson Jimmy Duncan Billy Epperson Kandi Farley Cheryl Hall Jason Hall Tina Hounshell Gwendolyn McGrady Rusty Meadows Stephanie Meadows Julie Overbaugh Hope Pike Dana Stepp Angela Stowers Julie Strock John Taylor Robbie Taylor Charlie Thompson Sarah Thompson Sarah Umbarger Holly Warden Donna Wiley Michelle Wright 7th Grade — 65 Cast In Supporting It was a year of excitement and in- trigue for all the new comers into the profession of being a high school stu- dent. There was the honor and pres- tige of walking down the hall of the stars for they had been “discovered They were cast by the producers of BCS to act in the supporting role of courses and activities. There were many auditions and in- terviews, everyone wanting to join the clubs of the highly acclaimed per- formers. Nothing is ever free in this business so dues were set at $5.00. Roles Even though these struggling actors started with nothing in their bank ac- count, it was a profitable year when their hard work started to pay off for real. James As bury Rusty Bird Jimmy Blevins Robbie Brown Tina Brown Dixie Bruce Stacy Bruce David Chandler Pam Chewning Jim Clemons Randy Clemons Timmy Clemons TOP LEFT: Robbie Brown — “Where will he land? TOP RIGHT — CLASS OFFICERS: Rusty Bird, president; Marshall Schoenthal, vice-president; Sherri Shewey, secretary; Miracle Mitchem, „ treasurer; Chris Bird and Scott Bowen, sponsors. 66 — 8th Grade Duane Compton Brent Davis Kevin Dent Chris Dillotv Tammy Dye Brandon Farlotv Eric Faulkner Ginny Guthrie Benga Hager Tom Hall Rita Hamblin Amanda Harden Tina Johnston Clinton Kegley Angela Kent Alison King David King Laura Lafferty Lisa Lafferty Teresa Lester Marsha Martin Barbara Meadows Jay Meadows Miracle Mitchem 8th Grade — 67 Travis Munsey Patty Mutter Jason Ramsey Tracy Repass Mike Sage Marshall Schoenthal Lute Scott Latrayle Shewey Sherri Shewey John Simmons Jennifer Simms Heather Smith Patrick Smith Patricia Stowers David Strock Crystal Tibbs Katie Tibbs Scotty Tickle William Tickle Michael Umbarger Pam Wright 68 — 8th Grade Patricia Austin Julie Baxley Doug Boardwine Tony Boksa Jim Britton Alan Cassell Bobbie Jo Chestnutt Mary Echols Brian Farlow Brian Fore Amy Haga Brian Hall No Longer Amateurs No longer were these ninth graders amateurs who worked without a cause. They dedicated themselves to their performance and production throughout the year. Set schedules and daily routines were all in a day’s work for these devoted cast members. Several actors were renown for their awards and titles. Rachel Ha- vens starred in the leading role of the production of Miss Echo 1987. Dale Morehead won the Snow King crown and four members — JoAnn Shewey, Tony Boksa, Tonya Looney, April Newberry — won parts on the year- book staff. Eleven members gained admission to the Junior Beta Club. This award-winning cast has created a good reputation and has contribut- ed much to the success of their class. CLASS OFFICERS: Dale Morehead, president; Tonya Looney, vice-president; Amy Haga, secretary; JoAnn Shewey, treasurer; Rachel Havens, reporter; Tom- my Bird and Sandra Green, sponsors. 9th Grade — 69 J. R. Harris Brad Havens Rachel Havens Cindy Horne Bradley King Dusty King Steven King Donna Lambert Kevin Lindamood Tonya Looney Gayle Mabe Jenny Meadows Jerome Meadows Sandy Mitchell Heath Moore Dale Morehead John Mustard Henry Nash Allan Newberry April Newberry 70 — 9th Grade Amanda Pauley St ac i Ros e berry JoAnn Shewey Tresila Sink Joey Spain Michelle Spangler Richard Spivey Chad Thompson John Thompson Randy Townley Jenny Vmbarger Samantha Waddle LEFT: Mr. Robin Thacker presents Alan Cassell with the Physical Science award. CENTER: Dale Morehead receives the history award from Mr. Fred Beamer. 9th Grade — 71 Passing Auditions Created Understudies Understudies had to work just as long and intensively as the stars be- cause they had to be ready to step into a vacancy the stars left. Passing the auditions brought them to the parts symbolized by sophomores. Ten of these understudies were ini- tiated into Jr. Beta as a stepping stone into Sr. Beta. Two of these skilled sophomores became leading characters in the annual Snow King Snow Queen Dance. Kathy Kidd received the honor of Snow Queen while Susan Remines placed third. Susan also won the title of Se- nior Miss Bland County-1986. Sophomore understudies have proved they are capable of carrying the torch and filling any vacancy left by the stars. Happy Dillotv and Robbie Waddle seem to think being locked up is a lark, but Chip Bird doesn't share that opinion. Debbie Baker CLASS OFFICERS: Todd Morehead, presi- dent; Sammy Simmons, vice-president; Randy Dillow, secretary; Fred Beamer and Rae Lee Honaker, sponsors. Amanda Baxley Chip Bird Gary Blankenship Junior Blevins Tiffany Bowen Joyce Bruce Sonya Carroll Sonya Chewning Jim Colley Wayne Colley Kevin Cox Kim Crabtree 72 — 10th Grade Orville DeHart Tony Dent Randy Dillow Brian Duncan Leslie Duncan Michael Fanning Barry Fulford Charmin Gravley O. Beau Guthrie Lor in Ha ns hew Todd Harden Kathy Kidd David King Shannon McGrady Dayton Lake Morehead Todd Morehead Heath Muncy Patricia Nelson Shawn Nelson Aaron Newberry Julie Pauley Lori Perkins Susan Remines Steven Sage I Oth Grade — 73 Vicki Sarver Sam Simmons Tonya Smith John Stafford Sarah Strock Tammy Swanson Samantha Tickle Robbie Waddle Rusty Warden Scott Wellman Christie Wolfe Kevin Wright LEFT: Beau Guthrie accepts social stud- ies award given by Mr. Fred Beamer. CENTER: Vicki Sarver and Lana Linda- mood at the Chautauqua Festival in Wytheville. RIGHT: Let’s hope this isn’t a typical high school outfit! Samantha Tickle all dressed up for Halloween. 74 — 10th Grade Varied Talents of Cast The interests and activities of the cast of characters was as varied as the characters. Being a part of the ’86-’87 production did not limit their individ- ual talents. Instead it enhanced and projected these talents to the spotlight. TOP LEFT: Sixth and seventh grades earn money by selling food and drink at field day TOP RIGHT: This out-of- shape little old lady is none other than Lisa Lafferty BOTTOM LEFT: Enter- tainment at its best — Mr. John Wagoner and Junior Blevins. BOTTOM RIGHT: This is one fellow you don’t want to upset — Joe Putnam in Karate class. Candids — 75 TOP LEFT: Such form!! Ritchie Havens gives a wide swing. TOP RIGHT — CLASS OFFICERS: Ritchie Havens, presi- dent; Mike Hounshell, vice-president; Robert Lambert, secretary; Kay Mabe and Jessie Kegley, sponsors. Angela Atwell Billy Burton Bradley Davis Freda Davis Wayne Davis Pam Dillow Tammy Farlow Maria Foglesong Kevin Fore Vickie French Darci Groseclose Mark Gusler Mark Hamblin Ritchie Havens Rusty Havens Mike Hounshell 76 — 11 th Grade Acts and Scenes For Supporting Cast Act I found the supporting cast members from the junior class coping with schedules and getting into orga- nizations. With taboos on candy sales for fund raising they had to find other ways to enrich their coffers. Officers were selected and three members held top offices. Scene II revealed five girls and nine boys in the basketball and cheerleading lineup. Act II brought plans for Beta, French and FHA trips and secret plans for the Prom. The final act closed with plans for summer jobs and vacations. Roberta Kegley Ronnie King Shannon King Robert Lambert Scott Lambert Lana Lindamood Jon Melvin Janet Millirons Sarah Newberry Andy Putnam Gerhard Schoenthal Jennifer Stafford Karen St rock Brian Townley Elizabeth Turner Donna Warden llth Grade — 77 PHILLIP JAMES BOGLE — Mrs. Mary F. Bogle; Class treasurer (10); Pep (8); FFA (8); Art (12). LAURA MARY BRITTON — Mr. Mrs. James L. Britton; Homecoming candidate (11), Queen (12); 1st runner- up Miss Echo (12); FBLA treasurer (12); FBIA (8-12); FHA (8). JAMES BENTON CHEWN1NG — Larry Phyllis Chewning; Class president (10); FFA (8-12). DANIEL DEWEY CONLEY— Char- lie Shirley Conley; Art award (10); FBLA (10); FFA (8); 4-H (8-11); Li- brary (9); Art (8-10). HAROLD KEITH CONLEY— Char- lie Shirley Conley; VICA (11-12); FFA (8-10); Vocational—masonry. ANTHONY DELANO COX—Bennie and Barbra Cox; Varsity letter and bar (11); FFA (9-12); Drama (12); Basket- ball (8); JV (9-10); Varsity baseball (11-12). CINDY KYLEEN CRABTREE — William H. Brenda C. Crabtree; FFA Star Green hand (8); FFA Chapter Farmer; Snow Queen candidate (9); Miss Echo candidate (10); Homecom- ing Queen candidate (10); FFA Na- tional Convention (10); FFA State Convention (9-12); State Beta Conven- tion (12); Prom committee (11); Class president (10); FFA Federation presi- dent (11); FFA chapter vice-president (11) ; VICA parliamentarian (12); FFA (8-12); FHA (10); SCA (8-10); FBIA (8-11); Junior Beta (10); Beta (12); VICA (12); Pep (8-10); Science (12); 4-H (8-10); Basketball (8), JV (9), Varsity (10). DAVID MICHAEL DALTON — Mr. Mrs. Laymond Dalton; Awards— Consumer Math (10), AG Production Proftciencey (10-11); VICA parlia- mentarian (11), treasurer (12); FFA (8, 10-12); VICA (11-12). LISA MICHELLE DAVIS — Mr. Mrs. Duane C. Davis, Sr.; Letter— Band; Class treasurer (8); Band secre- tary (10); Library president (12); Year- book business manager (12); FHA re- cording secretary (12); Band (6-11); 4- H (7-12); FHA (11-12); Yearbook (12) . ANGELA DAWN DEHART — Mr. Mrs. Oville DeHart; Awards—FHA degrees. Junior (9), Chapter (10), State (12); Homecoming court (10); 2nd runner-up Snow Queen (10); Prom committee (11); FHA chaplain (10), recording secretary (11); Pep (8); FHA (9-12); Choir (10); Library (10); FBLA (12). JEFFERY WILLIAM DODSON — Mr. Mrs. William L. Harner; FFA secretary (11), senitnel (12); FFA (9- 12); FBLA (10); Junior Beta (10); Beta (11-12); Drama (12); Baseball (9-12). AMY DIANE DRUMMOND —Mr. Mrs. Vernon L. Drummond; Awards— FHA degrees. Junior (9), Chapter (10); Chorus letter (9); Varsity volleyball letter (11); Snow Queen candidate (12); Homecoming candidate (12); Of- fice worker (11); Regional FBLA com- petition (11); FHA beauty pageant committee (9-12); FHA 1st vice-presi- dent (12); 4-H treasurer (12); Science president (12); Yearbook co-editor (12); Pep (8-10); FHA (8-12); Science (12); SCA (12); Senior 4-H (8-12); FBLA (9-12); Library (12); French (11) ; Yearbook (12); Volleyball (11). WILLIAM GLENN EATON — Mr. Mrs. Robert Glenn Eaton; Varsity let- ter; Baseball insert; Snow court (10); Drama president (11), vice-president (12) ; Art (9-10, 12); FFA (9-12); Dra- ma (11-12); Varsity baseball (11-12); JV basketball (10). ROBERT ARLINGTON EPPERSON — Mr. Mrs. Andrew B. Cruff; Let- ters—Football, baseball, basketball (11); Snow King court (12); French (9); Math (9); Science (9); FFA (8- 10) ; Hunting Fishing (8); Basket- ball (8);JV (9-10), Varsity (12); Foot- ball (8), JV (9-10), Varsity (11); Base- ball JV (8-9), Varsity (10-11). STEPHEN KIRK FANNING — Mr. Mrs. Gerald Fanning; Basketball letter (11-12); Baseball letter (9-11); FHA Green hand (8); Chapter Farmer (9); Prom committee (11); AG cattle judging (11-12); Class secretary (8); Class vice-president (9); FFA 2nd vice- president (11), vice-president (12); Varsity basketball captain (12); FFA (8-12); Pep (8-10); Basketball (8), JV (9-10), Varisty (11-12); Baseball (9- 12). WALLACE GENE FRENCH, JR. — Mr. 6 Mrs. Wallace French; FHA (10- 11) ; FFA (8, 9, 12). LISA FAYE GRAVLEY— Mr. Mrs. Howard H. Gravley, Jr.; Awards-Math (9), History (11); Home Ec. (10); Honor letter (11); FHA degrees Junior (9), chapter (10), state (11); FHA ser- geant-at-amrs (10), corresponding secretary (11); Art (8); FHA (9-12); Junior Beta (9-10); Beta (11-12); VICA (12); Basketball (8), JV (9-10). JAMES PATRICK GROSECLOSE — Frank and Ruth Groseclose; FFA 2nd vice-president (10); Junor Beta vice-president (10); FFA (8-10); Ju- nior Beta (9-10); French (10); Beta (11-12); VICA (11-12); Basketball (8). TAMELA SUZANNE HAGA — Mr. S Mrs. James R. Haga; Awards—English (9) , History (11), Accounting 1 (11); Homecoming court (8); FHA Junior degree (8); Honor letter and bar (10- 11) ; Athletic letter and bar (10-12); DAR Award (11); Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents (11-12); Prom committee (11); Varsity boys' basketball statistician (11-12); Class president (8-9); SCA sergeant-at-arms (9), secretary (10); FHA historian (9); Jr. Beta treasurer (10) ; French treasuer (10); FBLA his- torian (10), secretary (11), vice-presi- dent (12); Sr. Beta president (12); JV cheerleading captain (10); Varsity bas- ketball co-captain (12); Yearbook business manager (12); FBLA (9-12); FHA (8-12); SCA (8-10); Pep (8); Ju- nior Beta (9-10); Senior Beta (11-12); French (9-10); Library (9-12); Basket- ball (8), JV (8-9), Varsity (10-12); Tennis (11-12); JV cheerleader (9-10). ROBERT EDMUND HALL — Judy Davis. ROBERT JOSEPH HYLTON — Mr. Mrs. Billy M. Hylton; Alt tourna- ment team basketball (8); Varsity let- ter (11); Class vice-president (9, 10, 12) ; Art vice-president (12); SCA vice- president (12); FBLA (10); 4-H; SCA (12); Drama (10-1 l);Art (12); Basket- ball (8), JV (9-10), Varsity (11-12). SAMANTHA DAWN HYLTON — Mr. Mrs. Jimmy L. Hylton;Athletic letter and bar (10-12); Drama (8, 10); Pep (8-9); FHA (8-10); VICA (11-12); Basketball JV (8-9), Varsity (10-12). SARAH ELIZABETH KARPINSK1 — Ms. Susan Karpinski; FFA Green- hand (8), Chapter Farmer (9), Profi- ciency (11); Society of Distinguished American High School Students (11); Spring Fling escort (11); FFA reporter (11) , treasurer (12); FFA (8, 10-12); Pep (8); Chorus (9-11); Library (11- 12); Newspaper (11). 78 — Senior Statistics DENISE ANN KING — Mr. Mrs. Robert King; FHA degree Junior (9), Chapter (10), Stage (11); FHA (8-12); Pep (8-10); VICA (12); Conducted vi- sion screening for the county. RUSSELL ALLEN KING — Mr. Mrs. Thomas M. King; Perfect atten- dance (8, 10, 11); FFA (8, 10); Drama (11-12); VICA (12); Basketball (8), JV (9); Varsity basketball manager (11- 12). WANDA IDETTE KING — Danny and Judy King; FHA (8-12); Pep (8); JV Basketball (8). ROBERT ALLEN MASSEY— Mar- gie Cochran; FFA (8); Basketball (8), JV(10), Varsity (11-12); Baseball (10- 11). JAMES HOWARD MILLER 111 — Mr. Mrs. James Howard Miller, Jr.; Drama treasurer (12); FFA (9-12); Art (11) ; Drama (11-12); Pep (8); Basket- ball (8), JV (9-10); Baseball (9-12). STEVE TRACEY MITCHELL — Mr. Mrs. Ray Horne; FFA (8-10); Art (12) ; Dram (12); VICA (12). LAURA LYNN MORE HEAD — Mr. Mrs. A. P. Morehead; Awards—Math (8), Office Technology (11); English (11); Honor letter (11); Library secre- tary (12); Pep (8); Art (8); Junior Beta (9-10); Chorus (10); Senior Beta (11- 12); FBLA (12); Library (12). MICHAEL KEITH MOREHEAD — Rodney and Bettie Morehead, Class vice-president (11-12). ANNA LAMOORE MUNCY — Bill and Pat Muncy; Awards—Civics (10), Economics (11);Athletic letter and bar (10-12); Junior Beta president (10); Drama president (12); Pep (8-9); Ju- nior Beta (9-10); SCA (9-10); Senior Beta (11-12); FBLA (10); Basketball (8), JV (8-9), Varsity (10-12). LYLE KINDRED MUNCY — Char- leen and A. N. Muncy, Jr.; Class presi- dent (11); Pep (8); FFA (9); Junior Beta (9-10); Drama (11-12); FBLA (10-11); VICA (12); Band (8-10); Bas- ketball (8). TAMMY EVONNE MUSTARD — Mr. Mrs. Albert Eugene Mustard, Jr.; FHA reporter (11); FHA (8-12); French (10-11); Pep (8-9); FBLA (10); Basketball (8), JV (9-10), Varsity (10- 12). DAVID LEE MUTTER — Martha Mutter; FHA (11). LORI EVETTE NELSON — Mr. Mrs. Everette E. Nelson; Awards— Georgrapy (8), Physical Science (8), Math (9), History (11); Honor letter and bar (9-11); FHA Degree—Junior (9) , C'hatper (10), State (11); National Honor Society (11-12); Distinguished American High School Students (12); FHA treasurer (11); VICA vice-presi- dent (12); FHA (8-12); Junior Beta (9- 10); Beta (11-12); VICA (11-12); SCA (12). REGINA FAY PARRIS — Raymond and Evelina Ferryman; FHA Degree— Junior (8), Chapter (10), State (12); FHA (8-12); Pep (8). CARLA DANETTE PAULEY— Bren- da K. Thompson and Harvey E. Pauley; District Forensics winner—prose (11), poetry (12); Regional Forensics par- ticipant (11-12); FBLA Regional Par- liamentary Procedure winner (10-12); Participant in Virginia Theatre Con- ference (10); Received credit for type- writing at WCC (10); Library secre- tary (10), president (11); Senior Beta secretary (12); FBLA secretary (10), reporter (11), president (12); Drama vice-president (11); French secretary (11); Library (8-11); Pep (8); Junior Beta (9-10); Beta (11-12); FBLA (9- 12); Drama (10-12); French (11); 4-H (8-9); VICA (12); FHA (8-12); News- paper (12); Basketball (8, 10); JV Cheerleader (10). ELIZABETH DAWN PRUITT — Harold W. and Jeannette K. Pruitt; FHA Degree—Junior (8); Chapter (10) ; State (12); FHA (8-12); SCA (9- 10); Pep (8-10); Junior Beta (9-10); Beta (11-12); French (10, 12). DONNA LYNN RICHARDSON — Mr. Mrs. C. M. Scott; FHA ser- geant-at-arms (12); FHA (8-12); VICA (12); Pep (8-12). THELMA SUE SARVER — Emory E. and Carmella Sarver; Pep (8); Art (8, 12); Junior Beta (9); FBLA (9-10); French (10-12); SCA (12). CARRIE JEAN SHELTON — Bruce and Jean Shelton; FHA Degree—Ju- nior (8), Chapter (9), State (11); Na- tional Merit for Science (8); FHA (8- 12); Pep (8); Junior Beta (9-10); FBLA (9); Beta (11-12); French (12). LEON WILLIAM SINK 11 — Mr. Mrs. Leon W. Sink, Sr.; Perfect atten- dance (8, 11); Green Hand award (8); Class secretary-treasurer (10-11); Class secretary (12); Science vice- president (12); Yearbook co-editor (12); FFA (8); Science (12); FBLA (10-12; Pep (9-10); Drama (11-12); Yearbook (12); Spring Fling Court (11); Snow King court (12); Prom com- mittee (11); Dramactics Competition Regional Play (11). VALERIE LYNN STEPP — Bill Stepp and Janice Webber; Awards— Math honorable mention (9), math field day (10), History (11), Geometry (11), Chemistry (11); Honor letter (11) ; Pep (8); Honor Society (10-11); Jr. Ettes (10); Key (11); Beta (12); Track (10). ERIC STEPHEN STROCK — Mr. Mrs. Bobby M. Strock; DAR( 12); Beta vice-president (12); Junior Beta (9- 10); Beta (11-12); French (10-11); Baseball (11-12); State Beta Conven- tion (11-12); Snow King candidate (12) ; Prom committee (11). TIMOTHY SHANE THOMPSON — Harold and Teresa Thompson; Basket- ball letter (11-12); FFA Greenhand (8); FFA Chapter Farmer (9); FFA (8- 12); French (10-11); Junior Beta (9- 10); Basketball (9, 10-12); Prom ser- vant (10); FFA State convention (10); Spring Fling court (11). BEVERLY HOPE TOWN LEY— Mr. Mrs. R. B. Townley; Award—Phys- ical Education (10); Perfect atten- dance (10); FHA degree—Junior (8); Chapter (9); FHA 2nd vice-president (11) , president (12); 4-H president (12) ; Pep (8); 4-H (8-12); Junior Beta (9-10); FB1A (9-10, 12); Art (9); French (11); FHA (8-12); Library (12); Harvest Festival candidate (9); Prom committee (11); Homecoming candidate (12). BARRY TODD TURNER — Sonny and Carol Turner; SCA (10); Pep (8-9); FFA (8-10); Snow King candidate (11). ELIZABETH ANN UMBARGER — Wayne Umbarger and Linda Fouse; FBLA treasurer (11); Junior Beta sec- retary (10); FHA historian (9); SCA sergeant-at-arms (9); FHA (8-12); Pep (8); Art (9); Library (9-11); SCA (9); Drama (10); FBI A (9-11); Junior Beta (9-10); Beta (11-12); VICA (12); Year- book (11); Basketball (8-10). STAFFORD RAYMOND LEWIS UMBARGER — Della Mae Neel; FFA (8-9); FHA (10-12). Senior Statistics — 79 TOP: Eager to spend money on senior pic- tures—Phillip Bogle, Leon Sink, Tammy Mustard, Hope Townley, Glenn Eaton, Mabel (Delmar representative). CEN- TER: A typical hall scene—Cindy Crab- tree, Tammi Haga, Carla Pauley, Laura Britton, Sam Hylton, Tammy Mustard, LaMoore Muncy, Elizabeth Turner. BOTTOM LEFT: This must be 5th period because these are never in the class- room—Bodie Miller, Glenn Eaton, An- thony Cox and Jamie Chewning (bot- tom). BOTTOM RIGHT: Bob Hylton makes sure his toes are not over the line. Allen Massey in background. 80 — Candids § i I i� Rehearsals for major production How quickly the time has passed. It seems like only yesterday when re- hearsals were begun for our major production. The first rehearsals, our eighth and ninth grade classes, were awkward and trying; but, by tenth grade we had “gotten the hang of things” and production was running smoother. As juniors, we felt like we had become professional actors and only occasionally needed to look at the script or have our lines prompted. Our Senior year brought with it complete assurance on the part of the actors even if the production staff did still have some doubts. As we look back over the last five years and all of the “rehearsals” that have prepared us for the “major production” of go- ing out into the world, we feel that we have learned well and are ready to meet the challenge. Phillip James Bogle “Phillip” Laura Mary Britton “Legs James Benton Chewning “Snuggles” Daniel Dewey Conley “Daniel Harold Keith Conley “Shee-Shay Anthony Delano Cox “Skunk Cindy Kylene Crabtree “Crash David Michael Dalton “Hooty” Lisa Michelle Davis “Lisa” 5oun II Angela Dawn DeHart Angela” Jeffery William Dodson Jeff” Amy Diane Drummond Amay” William Glenn Eaton Eaton” Robert Arlington Epperson Bobby Stephen Kirk Flanning “Stevie” Walace Gene French “Gene” Lisa Faye Gravely “Bug” James Patrick Groseclose Pat” Tamela Suzanne Haga “Tammi” Robert Edmund Hall “Robert Robert Joseph Hylton Bob” 82 Seniors Samantha Dawn Hylton “Sam” Sarah Elizabeth Karpenski “Shay” Denise Ann King “Nisey” Russell Allan King “Squirrel” Wanda Idette King “Ida” Robert Allan Massey “Allan” James Howard Miller, III “Bodie Steven Tracy Mitchell “Steve” Laura Lynn Morehead “Laura” Michael Keith Morehead “Mike” Anna LaMoore Muncy “LaMoore Lyle Kindred Muncy “Lyle” Seniors 83 Tammy Evonne Mustard “Tammy David Lee Mutter “David Lori Evette Nelson “Lori” Regina Faye Parris “Gina Carla Danette Pauley “Carla Elizabeth Dawn Pruitt “Dawn Donna Lynn Richardson “Donna Thelma Sue Sarver “Jay me Carrie Jean Shelton “Carrie” Leon William Sink, II “Leon Valerie Lynn Stepp “Val Eric Steven Strock “Eric” 84 Seniors Timothy Shane Thompson “Rockin Roll Thompson Beverly Hope Townley “Hope Barry Todd Turner “Todd Elizabeth Ann Umbarger “Issis Raymond Lewis Stafford Umbarger “Stafford Donna Richardson and Eric Strock assemble the price sign for the senior fair booth. SENIOR FAVORITE THINGS TEACHERS Mrs. Bird Mr. Havens Mrs. Faulkner FAVORITE SONGS You Give Love A Bad Name Rumors All Cried Out FOOD Pizza Hamburgers Steak CANDIES M M ’s Reese Cups Skittles SUBJECTS English Study Hall Drama MOVIES Revenge of the Nerds Top Gun Karate Kid II RADIO STATIONS K-92 J-I04 Q-99 SPORTS Football Basketball Baseball COLORS Blue Red Black FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS Hardees McDonalds Pizza Hut FEMALE SINGERS Madonna Tina Turner Joan Jett TV SHOWS Miami Vice Alf Cosby Show MAGAZINES Hit Parader Seventeen Circus MALE SINGERS Hank Williams Jr. Don Johnson Phil Collins ROCK GROUP Bon Jovi Ratt Twisted Sister SODA POPS Mt. Dew Coke Dr. Pepper FAVORITE HANGOUTS Hogback Maxway’s Parking Lot B B Grocery CARTOON CHARACTERS Garfield Snoopy Bugs Bunny Seniors 85 TOP: SENIOR CLASS 1987 BOTTOM: CLASS OFFICERS: President, Issis Umbarger; Vice-President, Mike More- head; Secretary, Leon Sink; Treasurer, Bob Hylton; Class Sponsors: Janet Faulkner, Richard Havens. 86 Candids ilss America -JiU$ Univtrs Student Life Student Life 87 Autumn beauty on Main Street “downtown” Bland “You’re the Inspiration” Fairy godmothers worked overtime on May 17,1986, as they transformed already lovely ladies and handsome gentlemen into Cinderellas and Prince Charmings. There were no pumpkin coaches or footmen, but stu- dents arrived in regal style in ball- room gowns and tuxedos. Months of planning and prepara- tion had gone into the production of “You’re the Inspiration. Various means were used to raise the neces- sary funds for such a costly endeavor. Class members secretly met and worked on decorations, senior gifts, and voting for a queen and king. A blue and silver color scheme sparkled from the tables, streamers, stars, and a giant archway. Midway through the production. gifts were presented to each senior, and Melanie Morehead and William Davis received crowns for Prom Queen and King. Music was provided by Johnny Goins. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Thacker Sponsor — Kay Mabe with husband, Mike. M Prom TOP LEFT: A romantic background re- flects itself in the starry-eyed partici- pants. CENTER LEFT: Friends at beau- tifully decorated tables. BOTTOM LEFT: Stars festoon the archway and glitter throughout the blue and silver decorations. TOP RIGHT: Prom Queen and King — Melanie Morehead and William Davis. BOTTOM RIGHT: Se- nior gift giving. Jeff Cox, Tammi Haga, Cindy Crabtree, Hope Townley. Prom 89 Pressure Pressure and suspense began for the cast and production crew of “Miss Echo 1987” on September 15. Candi- dates received receipt books and the race was on to see who would sell the most yearbooks and earn the crown of “Miss Echo” on September 26. Crew members prepared back- ground scenery and set up the props. When the curtain was ready to go up and the moment of truth drew nearer, candidate’s faces revealed excitement and anticipation. Entertainment was provided by the combined bands and choirs of Bland and Rocky Gap, Angela DeHart, Laura Morehead, Roberta Kegley, Lana Lindamood and Lyle Muncy. The Drama Club had their own ver- sion of Miss Echo — entitled “Miss Yucko. ” The applause of the audience determined that Ellis Wade won the crown of “Miss Yucko 1987.” Rachel Havens was crowned “Miss Echo of 1987”, having sold 99 year- books. Rita Gusler, Miss Echo 1986, crowned the new title holder. Each candidate received a monogrammed keychain. In addition, Rachel re- ceived a tiara and banner. The Miss Echo court led the first dance to live music provided by the band, ROCKIN HORSE. 90 Miss Echo OPPOSITE PAGE — TOP: MISS ECHO COURT — Brad Dillow, Vicki Sarver, 10th; David King, Latrayle Shewey, 8th; Rachel Havens, Mike Fan- ning, 9th; Darci Groseclose, Bob Hylton, 11th; Laura Britton, Eric Strock, 12th. BOTTOM: Rachel Havens, Miss Echo 1987 TOP: Dancers enjoy the live band, ROCKIN HORSE. CENTER LEFT: Lana Lindamood and Lyle Muncy sing “Both to each Other.” CENTER: “Always on my Mind” by Roberta Kegley. CEN- TER RIGHT: Angela DeHart plays “America the Beautiful” accompanied by Laura Morehead on piano. BOTTOM: Drama Club’s “Miss Yucko” — Steven Mitchell, Brad Dillow, Anthony Cox, Jeff Dodson, Rusty King, Bodie Miller, Ellis Wade and Glenn Eaton. Miss Echo 91 TOP LEFT: 2nd runner-up — Kristina Goins CENTER LEFT: 1st runner-up — Leslie Annette Kelley. TOP RIGHT: Lit- tle Miss Bland County 1987 — April Blankenship. BOTTOM LEFT: Little Miss contestants — Amber Simmons, Lorie Tabor, Gina Wolfe. BOTTOM RIGHT: Beta and FBLA provide enter- tainment. 92 Little Miss Once Upon a Fantasy Fantasy played an important part in the production of “Once Upon a Fantasy” creating dreams and illu- sions for participants and spectators. Ordinary girls between the ages of 5 and 12 became visions of loveliness as they paraded down the walkway. Fan- tasy became reality for two young la- dies on October 17, 1986. Beta and FBLA combined their talents to produce Little Miss and Junior Miss Bland County. Feverish- ly they worked from mid-September to present a perfect production. Deco- rations of pink and lavender stream- ers and pink balloons provided the background for the 63 lovely contes- tants. A panel of three judges were kept busy recording scores for each girl. With calculators and pencils, Mrs. Vicki Ogle, Mrs. Kay Mabe, and Mrs. Chris Bird tallied the scores. The tallies were then taken to the “wings byJoAnn Shewey. During this time club members presented a number of songs to entertain the au- dience. Mistresses of ceremony, Carla Pauley (FBLA president) and Tammi Haga (Beta president), remained calm and on top of their duties as they presented each contestant. Excitement mounted as the num- bers were reduced to ten in each pag- eant. As this was narrowed to three, parents and friends waited with bated breath for the announcement of the winners. Disappointment revealed it- self on many faces but there were only smiles and elation for April Blan- kenship and Lori Compton, Little Miss and Junior Miss 1987. TOP: 2nd runner-up — Heidi Guthrie; Junior Miss — Lori Compton; 1st runner-up — An- gelina Garcia. BOTTOM LEFT: Heather Bur- ton, Wendy Wolfe, Michelle Wright. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Kimberly Nelson, Crystal Thompson, Heather Slaughter, Becky Mal- lory, Jennie Lambert. Junior Miss 93 Trend Setters in Costume Design With the exception of a movie stars dressing room, no where else could a more varied selection of costumes be found than at a high school. BCS is no different. Each year brings with it new styles in clothing, hair, and make-up. Of course you wouldn’t be “caught dead” without the right look. Our characters are always picture perfect in their designs. Big shirts, Reeboks, and “banana” combs are just some of the current rage in fashion. Jeans and jean jack- ets are ever-popular and are seen dai- ly on large cast of characters at our school. Hairstyles are, of course, constant concern for both sexes. This years’ trend seems to be longer hair for both boys and girls. Boys are also adding perms to the longer style and girls set the ’86-87 look with fluffy styles. TOP LEFT — Rusty King, Amy Drum- mond, Michael More head, Glenn Eaton, Lyle Muncy, Bob Hylton, Idette King, Bodie Miller BOTTOM LEFT— Daniel Conley, Tammy Mustard 94 Fashions TOP CENTER: Lyle Muncy, Timmy Thompson, Rusty King, Bob Hylton, Bo- die Miller BOTTOM LEFT: Robbie Waddle BOTTOM CENTER —Amanda Harden BOTTOM RIGHT: Mike Houn- shell and Anthony Cox Fashions 95 TOP: August 22, 8:30 a.m. the first bus arrives, beginning the new school year. CENTER LEFT: Looks serious — Donna Warden, Bobby Epperson and Kevin Fore. CENTER RIGHT: “How much longer?” Darci Groseclose, Lana Lindamood and Bob Hylton on FHA Washington trip. BOTTOM LEFT: “Is Mr. Collins trying to tell us something? BOTTOM RIGHT: Louise Hall, Claudine Waddle and Alma Waddle wait to display their goods at the fair. 96 Candids FBLA Pro- duces “snow” Traditionally, the Snow Queen King dance brings snow. For awhile it seemed this year would follow that tradition because snow fell rapidly in mid-afternoon. It soon subsided to the relief of all involved. Candidates from nine clubs vied for the honor of being named to royal- ty. For three weeks they collected penny votes. Now they paced the hall, nervously adjusting a tie or smooth- ing a stray hair. The introductions and the line-up were completed with eyes and ears tuned for the names of the winners. Sponsored by the Newspaper staff, April Newberry and Rusty Bird cap- tured 2nd runner-up, while 1st run- ner-up, Susan Remines and Eugene King, came from the French Club. Winners from 1986, Becky Melvin and Chip Bird, returned to crown the 1987 winners, Kathy Kidd and Dale More head, who were sponsored by the Jr. Betas. TOP: 1987 SNOW QUEEN KING— Kathy Kidd and Dale Morehead. CEN- TER: Couples enjoy the music provided by Johnny Goins. BOTTOM: Candi- dates—Pam Chewning, Mike Morehead, Tonya Looney, Jon Melvin, Kathy Kidd, Dale Morehead, Sonya Carroll, Alan Cassell, Amy Drummond, Leon Sink, Carla Pauley, Eric Strock, April New- berry, Rusty Bird, Susan Remines, Eu- gene King, Donna Warden, Bobby Epper- son. Snow Dance — 97 A Night of Stars Oh, to be a star for even one night would fulfill anyone’s dream. All of the teenagers in the Miss Bland and Senior Miss Bland County pageants became stars as they donned lovely dresses, smiles and twirled before judges and audience on April 4,1986. A night of excitement, laughter and thrills arose as the six judges from Bluefield College were intro- duced. The Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Scott Bowen, introduced the par- ticipants. As the judges marked score sheets, the field narrowed and the remaining contestants fought rapid pulses, moist palms, and shaky knees. With only two left, they joined hands and whispered to each other, “I hope you win. ” That’s not only good friends but true stars. Escorts for the pageant were Rit- chie Havens, T. J. Roseberry, Brad Dillow and Bob Hylton. BOTTOM: Angie Thompson — 2nd run- ner-up; Sherri Wimmer — Miss Bland County; Lynn Tate — 1st runner-up. 98 — Miss Bland County TOP RIGHT: Donna Lambert — 2nd runner-up; Susan Remines — Senior Miss Bland County; Chris Wiley — 1st runner-up. CENTER RIGHT: Six semi- finalists — Chris Wiley, Susan Remines, Ethia Parlier, Lana Lindamood, Donna Lambert, Darci Groseclose. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Bryant family — entertain- ment. TOP LEFT: Susan Remines — Se- nior Miss Bland County. BOTTOM LEFT: Miss Tammy Davis, 1985 winner, crowns Susan Remines. Senior Miss Bland County — 99 TOP: National Lunch Week brought par- ents out to eat with their offspring. At left is Donnie Gamble with daughter Whit- ney. At right Kelly Dunn doesn’t look too pleased (camera or lunch?!?) as Mom Karen shares lunchtime. BOTTOM LEFT: JAMS and T-shirt day — Eliza- beth Turner poses before decorated senior lockers. CENTER RIGHT: We found this cherub on Toga Day — Vicki Sarver. BOTTOM RIGHT: Was this how Nero looked! Joe Putnam on Toga Day 100 — Candids TOP — HOMECOMING COURT: Pat- rick Smith, Vicki Sarver — 10; Rusty King, Laura Britton — 12; Shannon King, Amy Drummond — 12; Marshall Schoenthal, Lana Lindamood — 11; Jon Melvin, Tonya Looney — 9; Shawn Nel- son, Pam Chewning — 8. BOTTOM — HOMECOMING QUEEN: Laura Brit- ton. Delays dance cause disappointment Once again homecoming week got shortened by weather. Voting for the court took place on Wednesday since snow had been predicted. With 12 inches of the white stuff on Thursday followed by 12 more inches on Sun- day, another week passed before re- turning to school. Crowning of the queen had been postponed until Val- entine’s Day. Following the boy’s JV game, candidates and escorts were introduced and the winners recog- nized. Laura Britton received a floral bouquet and a glittering tiara as Homecoming Queen. Each of the winners from classes 8-12 received an arm bouquet. Candidates were as fol- lows with the winner of each grade listed first: 12th — Laura Britton, Amy Drummond, Hope Townley; 11th — Lana Lindamood, Karen Strock; 10th — Vicki Sarver, Sonya Carroll; 9th — Tonya Looney, Tresila Sink; 8th — Pam Chewning, Heather Smith. Because of problems at a previous dance, homecoming dance was banned. However, some of the stu- dents got together for a dance at the Bland Community Building. Homecoming — 101 Production switcheroo A pink balloon chandelier and sparkling gold, green and pink streamers set the stage for the Spring Fling dance on April 25, 1986. This production was a switcheroo since the candidates for the crown were males and the females assumed the role of escort. From previously selected candi- dates, students voted for one from each class (8-12). This popular vote gave the title of King to Sammy Lam- bert (12th) with Jeff Cox as runner- up. Winners from other grades were Tim Thompson (11th), Andy Putnam (10th), Gary Blankenship (9th), and Allan Newberry (8th). King Sammy received a white top hat and each of the others received black felt derbys. Johnny Goins provided the music for the dance. TOP: Escort Tracy Kegley and King Sammy Lambert. BOTTOM LEFT: Rit- chie Havens and Darci Groseclose share more than the dance. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dancing under the pink balloon chande- lier. 102 — Spring Fling TOP—ESCORTS CANDIDATES: Sarah Karpenski, Leon Sink, Sarah Newberry, Shannon King, Sonya Carroll, Gary Blankenship, Samantha Waddle, Jim Britton. CENTER—SPRING FLING COURT: Tim Thompson, Eliza- beth Turner, Andy Putnam, Tonya Smith, Jeff Cox, Tracy Kegley, King Sammy Lambert, Sonya Carroll, Gary Blanken- ship, Ficki Saner, Allan Newberry. BOT- TOM: Slow dances are preferred by these members. Spring Fling — 103 TOP: We turned this picture upside down to make you think they were hand stand- ing. They really have their feet braced and are pushing up the ceiling. Vicki Sarver, Lana Lindamood, Tonya Smith. BOT- TOM LEFT: “You're kidding—it can’t be!” Susan Remines, Robbie Waddle, So- nya Chewning. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cry- stal Tibbs lobs this one to Pam Wright. 104 — Candids FIRST VIRGINIA BANK OF SOUTHWEST BLAND COUNTY Bland, Virginia Member FDIC and FRS Wytheville, Virginia Rocky Gap, Virginia 106 — Ads 4eroquip AEROQUIP CORPORATION Wytheville Plant Engineered Rubber Products P.O. Box 213, Route 1 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Best Wishes Gerhard Schoenthal Rosemary Schoenthal Home (703) 688-4533 Jones Real £s, Wytheville, Va. 24382 1225 E Main St. - P 0 Box 103 Business Phone (703) 228-4365 ift Rt. 2. Box 374 Bland, Va. 24315 BSC BROWN BOVERI BROWN BOVERI POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. Transformer Switch Division State Route 42 P.O. 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Railroad Ave. Wytheville, VA 24382 Fuel Oil — Kerosene Phone: 228-4512 Your Dependable Heating Oil Distributor Also 1-77 EXXON STATION Bastian, Virginia Phone: 688-4363 WYTHEVILLE MOTOR SUPPLY, INC. 345 East Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 228-3135 “Everything Automotive HO—Ads Tractors Equipment HESSTON D H FORD TRACTOR SALES Rt. 11 at 26th Street Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone (703) 288-3178 SOUTHERN STATES Jerry Blessing — Manager Southern States Wythe County Coop, Inc. Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Phone: 228-3401 Rural Retreat, Virginia Phone:686-5114 S W FERTILIZER, SEED AND CHEMICAL CO., INC. 605 West Railroad Ave. Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Fertilizer — Seed and Chemicals 228-2521 Bulk Fertilizer Spreading Liquid Nitrogen Spraying WYTHE COUNTY ANIMAL CLINIC Drs. L. T. S. L. Taylor 210 Grayson Rd. Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone 228-2322 Bulk Feeds Purina Dealer FARMER’S MILLING AND SUPPLY Feed, Farm Supplies, Custom Grinding Mixing, Fencing Supplies, Chicks Calhoun Street Wytheville, Virginia 228-2971 m—Ais 355 W MAIN ST. WYTHEVILLE, VA. PHONE (705) 228-3655 Owned 4 Operated by DON EASTWOOD A T 14 Yr’t Sam Location IN BACK OF HOUSEMAN'S GULF SERVICE Wt SPECIALIZE IN VOLKSWAGEN PARTS AND SERVICE FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF BUILDER WE OFFER LINE BORING HEADWORK 4 OTHER SERVICES STOCK ANO HIGH PERFORMANCE REBUILT ENGINES DUNN MOTORS, INC. EXP — Ford — Thunderbird Mustang — Escort FORD SALES SERVICE Phone: 688-3316 Nights: 688-3317 Bland, Virginia IS LEE RALPHS Tj (Si SPORTING GOODS Reebok, Nike, Converse W W NAPA AUTO STORE, HIGH SCHOOL INC. Shirts, Caps, Duffle Bags 24 Hour Wrecker Service 315 E. Main St. Wytheville, VA 24382 (703)228-5286 (703)688-3321 Day (703)688-4523 Night IRA R. Winesett, Jr., Manager Bland, VA 24315 Ads—113 KIDD CHEVROLET, INC. PO. Box 98 Bland, Virginia 24315 Sovran BANK Sovran Bank, N.A. Post Office Box 538 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Telephone 703 • 228 3171 VIRGINIA PARTS OF WYTHEVILLE 220 E. Monroe Phone 228-2123 When the Name is NAPA the Standard is Quality Congratulations Seniors THOMAS E. BUTT, DDS General Dentistry Orthodontics (Braces) Reconstructive Dentistry (Crowns Bridges) Root Canals, Gum Tissue Problems Office Hrs. by Appointment New Patients Call 350 W. Fulton Wytheville 228-2777 Res. Shadow Wood 228-4545 114 —Ads Kawasaki Honda Suzuki MARK IV Wytheville, VA 24382 (703)228-3118 Mon.-Sat. 8:30-5:30 Specializing in Men's, Women’s Children's Hair Styles CAROL’S HAIR GRAPHICS PO. Box 91 Bland, Virginia 24315 Located in Back of Bland Supply Carol Turner (Owner, Operator) Phone 688-4817 Betty T. Eaton District Agent The Prudential Rt. 2, Box 30 Bland, VA 24315 Office: 703 552-3343 Residence: 703 688-3858 CHRYSLER BILL BARKER DODGE-CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH, INC. Phone (703) 228-8801 Twelfth and Pine Streets PO. Box 48 Wytheville, VA 24382 Vlymoulfi Dodge Oodge Truths (703)228-5361 CHARLIE’S RADIATOR PIPE SHOP Pipes Made Installed Complete Radiator Work Charlie Smith, Owner 7 US 11 West Wytheville, VA 24382 FOWLKES MACHINE CO., INC. Complete Farm Equipment Kubota Sales — Serv,ce We're Looking for Work Silos Feed Handling Equipment Contractors Industrial Equipment Lawn Garden Equip. Chain Saws New Holland Division of Sperry Rand 228-2513 or 228-4511 Cassell Rd. Wytheville, VA -7 Celebrating Our New Century Sears, Roebuck and Co , 1986 WYTHE SHOPPING PLAZA Wytheville, VA Phone 228-3123 Ads —115 SCOTT IGA Bland, Virginia 24315 1-703-688-4461 BLAND COUNTY’S — Only Full Service Supermarket — Not as Big as the Food Giants, BUT Big Enough to Supply Your Grocery and Household Needs at Competitive Prices QUALITY PRODUCTS, COMPETITIVE PRICES, FRIENDLY SERVICE, AND WEEKLY SPECIALS FOR YOUR ADDED SAVINGS rXLIVILIVIDtK Your money buys more when you shop locally It's Good for you, Good for us, And Good for the community Serving Stand County Since 1975 COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES Homecare Rental Sales 190 W. Main St., PO. Box 455 Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone (703) 228-3081 'SSSStfT BEOS Manual Full Electric Mattresses Mattresses Covers Overbed Tables WHEELCHAIRS SAFETY SIDE RAILS Trapeze Bars Restraints Traction Equipment BATHROOM SAFETY COMMODES U Bathtub Benches Seats Elevated Toilet Seats AMBULATORY AIDS R Walkers Crutches Canes Oxygen Equipment Concentrators Suction Equipment kIL Toilet Safety Rails Frames OXYGEN THERAPY EQUIPMENT 116 —Ads WYTHE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES 710 West Ridge Rd. Wytheville, VA 24382 (703) 228-2191 EWALD LESTER INSURANCE 180 South Fourth Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 For Insurance Call JACK KING, Agent Main St. — P.O. Box 26 Bland, Virginia 24315 Office 688-4501 Res. 688-4475 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois •£ £ £)wv , US 11 181 177 Wytheville, Virginia 228-5483 Owned and Operated by Travco Ads—117 TUCKER PONTIAC-BUICK, INC. 1020 E. Marshall St. PO. Box 60 Wytheville, VA 24382 Walter (Rick) Tucker President Phone (703) 228-2111 JAMES INSURANCE AGENCY All Kinds of Insurance PO. Box 440 580 West Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Telephone: (703) 228-5535 BOGLE TIRE AUTO SERVICE Car — Truck — Farm Industrial Wheel Alignment — Shocks — Brakes State Inspections — Wheel Balance Field and Road Service 35,000 — 40,000 — 45,000 — 55,000 Tread Near Mileage Warranties Visa — MasterCharge — American Express BLUEFIELD BUSINESS MACHINES COMPANY Harry M. Cash Michael Cash 327 North Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone (304) 327-6818 Wytheville, VA 228-5511 m REALTOR CROWEGY REALTY COMPANY Robert G. Crowegy, Jr., Realtor Chapman Road at Interstate Exit 23 P.O. Box 107 Wythevilie, VA 24382 Diberry’s RESTAURANT Bland, VA 24315 Phone:688-3851 INTERSTATE MOTOR LODGE, INC. 42 Units Phone (703) 228-8618 1-77 81 705 Chapman Rd. Exit 23 Wythevilie, Va Compliments of: Wythevilie Branch 350 East Main Street Wythevilie, Virginia 24382 BUILDER’S SUPERMARKET OF WYTHEVILLE, INC. Congratulations Class of '87 Complete Line of Building Supplies Oak Flooring — Hardware — Roofing BLAND SPORTSWEAR Paints — Sash and Doors Electrical — Plumbing Bland, Virginia Phone: 228-2121 Phone: 688-3224 Exit 21,1-81, Rt. 21 North Wythevilie, Virginia Wythevilie, VA 9:30 — 5:30 Mon.-Sat. 9:30 — 8:00 Friday Phone 228-8611 Wythevilie, VA Ads —119 Best Wishes to Class of ’87 Auctions “AV. Jeff Burton Auctioneer Best Wishes Bland Students Since 1917 HORNEYBROTHERS Land Auction Company, Inc P.O. Box 73 Wytheville, VA 24382 Jake Horney Gen. Mgr. Broker in VA. N.C., S.C., Tenn., KY W. Va. Office 228-4131 Home 228-2366 Wytheville Our Home — The World Our Territory BOOSTERS Dorothy Wright Frankie Y. Newberry Bland Supply Co. Dr. J. W. Willis LEFT: Patricia Stowers in a whammy across the net. CENTER RIGHT: Checking for accuracy — Jennifer Simms, Ginny Guthrie, Teresa Lester. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lunchtime finds a scramble to get a computer — then Draw Poker” is the game of this year. no—Ads REED CREEK MILLING Box 326 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 DAVID T. WILSON, D.D.S. P. 0. Box 338 Wytheville, VA 24382 (703)228-8571 uni n HEATH OIL SERVICE Wytheville, VA “Union 76 Distributor WYTHE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Lumber — Building Material Manufacturers of Wood Products Phone: 228-2401 Wytheville, Virginia ERI°' 3 4lSTIR 1280 KHZ 2SOO WATTS SMITHS LEE-HI AUTO PARTS U.S. Route 11, West Wytheville, Virginia 24382 24 Hour Wrecker Service Phone: 228-3931 or 228-3912 Telephone: (703) 228-2771 John P. Baumgardner, O.D. Member Gordon w- Jennings, 0. D. Memoer Doctors of Optometry •Sr American Optometric 155 Tazewell Street Association Wytheville, VA 24382 SPECIALIZING IN YARNS, NEEDLECRAFT AND CUSTOM FRAMING Ve (Olbc Sljrtlanb jsljappe 285 S. Sixth Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Phone 1-703-228-4561 COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY 160 Tazewell Street Kathy Davidson Marsha Pugh Nanette William Audrey Lambert Wytheville, Virginia 24382 (703) 228-2561 D.K. Duke Yontz Vice Pres. Gen’l Mgr. THE NEW IMAGE HAIR DESIGNERS 310 S. 4th Street Wytheville, VA Phone (703) 228-4214 Trulite Block Cinder Block WYTHEVILLE BLOCK COMPANY Concrete Steps Masonry Products Quality Masonry Products South 6th Street Wytheville, Va. 24382 4- P. O. Box 220 (703) 228-2144 n GREEAR STUDIO Box 316 WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA 24368 703-228-2621 Portrait, Commercial, Aerial Photography, Gift Shop SERVICE GAS CO., INC. Heating Oils 228-5568 Burner Service 228-5569 Allison King and Katie Tibbs with science experiment. Wytheville, VA Ads—121 Video Camera Goes Wild The video camera went wild. The result was a conglomeration of takes from assorted productions. They may have come from the show Amen,” or “Highway to Heaven, ” NBA playoffs, “Hour Magazine, “Head of the Class,” or a host of others. Put to- gether they showed the friendship, happiness and loyalty to and in a spirit-filled institution. TOP: Could this be the Angel Gabriel talking to Saint Peter????? BOTTOM LEFT: Hall monitors?!? Brian Townley and Brad Dillotv. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ke- vin Fore flips a perfect basket as team- mates Mike Hounshell, Andy Putnam and Steve Fanning move in for a helping hand. 122 — Candids TOP LEFT: Jay Meadows is very careful using a flame for his experiment in sci- ence. TOP RIGHT: No, it’s not a pledge to the flag, just Elizabeth Turner taking a bow. BOTTOM LEFT. Clinton Kegley races to the basket against stiff opposi- tion and is aided by teammates Patrick Smith and David King. BOTTOM RIGHT: Power ball by Pam Dillow. Candids — 123 TOP LEFT: This cute little devil ap- peared in our hallowed halls on October 31. TOP RIGHT: When you can't hit it you put a hex on it — Latrayle Shewey. CENTER: JV time out while Mr. Rich Hankins gives instructions to Leslie Duncan, Happy Dillow and Brian Dun- can. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Robin Thacker advises 8th grade team members William Tickle, Robbie Taylor; John Simmons and Billy Epperson. BOTTOM RIGHT: A small segment of visitors to Lord's Acre Sale. 124 — Candids Index Academics — 24-30 ADS — 104-123 Agee, Detria — 63 Aides — 54 Akers, Adam — 56 Art — 41 Asbury, James — 39, 66 Atwell, Angela — 40, 76 Austin, Patricia — 11, 69 Awards — 23 Ayers, Louie — 55 Baker, Debbie — 41, 43, 72 Band — 42, 48 Bane, Carolyn — 52 Baseball — 7 Basketball — 10-14 Baxley, Amanda — 40, 41, 72 Baxley, Julie — 40, 69 Baxter, Evelyn — 61 Baxter, Seth — 65 Beamer, Fred — 23, 52 Bearrington, Randy — 57 Bell, Tommy — 65 Berry, Steven — 63 Betas — 32-33 Bird, Becky — 48, 65 Bird, Chip — 7, 13, 33, 37, 44, 45, 72 Bird, Chris — 41, 52 Bird, Rusty — 14, 34, 36, 41, 66 Bird, Sarah — 58 Bird, Tommy — 52 Bird, Violet — 54 Bivens, Harold — 55 Blankenship, April — 92 Blankenship, Bonnie — 55 Blankenship, Gary — 7, 13, 39, 72 Blankenship, Helen — 54 Blankenship, Jeremy — 61 Blankenship, Mandy Blankenship, Scotty — 63 Blankenship, mil — 58 Blevins, Cindy — 65 Blevins, Jason — 57 Blevins, Jimmy — 39, 66 Blevins, Junior — 39, 72 Blevins, Kay — 51 Boardwine, Bobby — 48, 65 Boardwine, Doug — 69 Bogle, Phillip — 41,81 Boksa, Tony — 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 69 Bowen, Scott — 23, 52 Bowen, Tiffany — 9, 45, 72 Bowles, Chris Bowles, Kevin — 65 Bowles, Larry — 58 Breedlove, Joshua — 57 Brewer, Patty — 51 Bridges, Beth — 63 Britton, Jim — 42, 69 Britton, Laura — 37, 81, 91, 101 Brooks, Eric — 63 Brown, Allen — 62 Brown, Amanda — 60 Brown, Robbie — 66 Brown, Tina — 11, 40, 41, 66 Bruce, Dixie — 40, 66 Bruce, Stacy — 39, 66 Bruce, Joyce — 20, 23, 33, 40, 72 Brunk, Becky — 62 Brunk, Jeffrey — 58 Brunk, Matthew — 60 Burge, Paul — 55 Burton, Annette — 54 Burton, Billy — 12, 39, 76 Burton, Charlie — 62 Burton, Heather — 48, 65, 93 Burton, Sheree — 64 Carroll, Sonya — 4, 72 Carter, Angela — 63 Cassell, Alan — 33, 47, 69 Cassell, Joyce — 54 Chandler, David — 39, 66 Cheerleaders — 9 Chestnutt, Bobbie Jo — 42, 69 Chewning, Jamie — 81 Chewning, Mary Jane — 60 Chewning, Pam — 35, 40, 41, 66 Chewning, Sonya — 33, 35, 36, 45, 72 Chorus — 43 Clemons, Jim — 14, 41, 66 Clemons, Randy — 39, 66 Clemons, Roger — 60 Clemons, Timmy — 66 Colley, Jim — 72 Colley, Wayne — 72 Collins, Gary — 7, 52 Compton, Gary — 7, 52 Compton, Duane — 39, 67 Compton, Lori — 64, 93 Conley, Daniel — 38, 44, 81, 94 Conley, Keith — 7, 81 Conley, Pete — 63 Corder, Charlie — 60 Corder, Patricia — 64 Cosby, Mary Page — 51 Cox, Anthony — 7, 39, 44, 81 Cox, Jeff— 7 Cox, Kevin — 7, 39, 72 Crabtree, Cindy — 5, 32, 38, 39, 81 Crabtree, Kim — 10, 33, 39, 72 Cregar, Roby — 55 Dalton, Angela — 48, 65 Dalton, David — 38, 39, 81 Dalton, Jeana — 48, 65 Davis, Benjamin — 60 Davis, Bradley — 7, 39, 76 Davis, Brent — 67 Davis, Freda — 32, 40, 41, 76 Davis, Lisa — 35, 40, 81 Davis, Robert Allen — 48 Davis, Robert — 63, 65 Davis, Tammy — 4 Davis, Wayne — 7, 76 Davis, William — 89 DeHart, Angela — 40, 47, 82, 91 DeHart, Orville — 39, 73 Dent, Kevin — 41, 67 Dent, Sammy — 64 Dent, Tony — 75 DeWilde, Connie — 54 Dillow, Ben — 7 Dillow, Brad —7,41, 44, 91 Dillow, Brook — 61 Dillow, Chris — 41, 67 Dillow, Ginger — 48, 65 Dillow, Michael — 48, 65 Dillow, Jeremy — 58 Dillow, Kristie — 65 Dillow, Pam — 40, 76 Dillow, Randy — 7, 13, 39, 73 Dillow, Tawny — 65 Dodson, Jeff — 7, 39, 44, 82 Dotson, Casey — 56 Dotson, Marie — 60 Dotson, Toby — 4, 48, 65 Drama — 44 Drummond, Amy — 35, 36, 37, 40, 46, 47, 82, 94. 101 Duncan, Brian — 7, 13, 39, 73 Ducnan, Jimmy — 48, 65 Duncan, Leslie — 7, 13, 42, 73 Dunn, Jamie — 60 Dunn, Kelly — 58 Dye, Kenneth — 64 Dye, Tammy — 67 Eaton, Glenn — 44, 82, 94 Eaton, Justin — 62 Echols, Mary — 9, 69 Eighth grade — 66-68 Eleventh grade — 76-77 Ellison, Sue — 54 Epperson, Billy — 14, 48, 65 Epperson, Bobby — 12, 44, 82 FBLA — 37 FFA — 39 FHA — 40 Faculty — 50-53 Fanning, Mike— 7, 13, 39, 73, 91 Fanning, Steve — 7, 12, 39, 82 Farley, Kandi — 48, 65 Farley, LeKisha — 56 Farlow, Brandon — 14, 39, 67 Farlow, Brian — 39, 69 Farlow, Tammy — 76 Faulkner, Aaron — 65 Faulkner, Adam — 58 Faulkner, Eric — 14, 41, 67 Faulkner, James — 57 Faulkner, Janet — 52 Field Day — 4-5 Fifth grade — 65 First grade — 58 Foglesong, Maria — 52, 40, 45, 76 Fore, Brian — 13, 43, 69 Fore, Kevin — 12, 39, 41, 76 Fourth grade — 62 French club — 45 French, Gene — 82 French, Vickie — 76 Fulford, Barry — 75 Gamble, Nancy — 50, 53 Gamble, Whitney — 58 Gibson, Mary Margaret — 48, 64 Gilley, Terry — 61 Goins, Kristina — 57, 92 Goins, Stephanie — 48, 64 Gordon, Bradley — 62 Gordon, Leslie — 57 Graduation '86 — 22 Gravley, Char min — 40, 41, 73 Gravley, Lisa — 20, 32, 38, 40, 82 Green, Sandra — 55 Groseclose, Darci — 57, 44, 76, 91, 99 Index — 125 Groseclose, Patrick — 38, 82 Gusler, Mark — 12, 39, 76 Gusler, Rita — 22 Guthrie, Barry — 53 Guthrie, Beau — 33, 43, 45, 73 Guthrie, Ginny — 37, 43, 67 Guthrie, Heidi — 63, 93 Haga, Amy — 9, 11, 33, 37, 40, 45, 69 Haga, Leisa — 58 Haga, Tammi — 6, 10, 32, 35, 37, 40, 46, 82 Hager, Benga — 40, 67 Hagy, Clinton — 57 Hall, Brian — 13, 37, 69 Hall, Cheryl — 65 Hall, Jason — 48, 65 Hall, Robert — 38, 44, 82 Hall, Tom — 41, 67 Hamblin, Mark — 76 Hamblin, Rita — 40, 67 Hancock, Crystal — 57 Hancock, Jason — 60 Hankins, Rich — 51 Hanshew, Lorin — 39, 73 Harden, Amanda — 11, 40, 41, 67, 95 Harden, Pamela — 48, 64 Harden, Todd — 73 Harless, Paul — 56 Hamer, Kari — 57 Hamer, Sue — 55 Harris, J. R. — 39, 70 Havens, Ashley — 58 Havens, Brad — 13, 39, 70 Havens, Cicero — 55 Havens, Cicely — 57 Havens, Monica — 56 Havens, Rachel — 11, 33, 36, 37, 40, 70, 91 Havens, Richard — 52 Havens, Ritchie — 7, 12, 76 Havens, Rusty — 12, 76 Havens, Shannon — 62 Hobbs, Bobbi — 62 Homecoming — 100-102 Honaker, Rae Lee — 53 Honors — 20-21 Hoosier, Bradley — 62 Horne, Cindy — 70 Hounshell, Mike— 12, 76, 95 Hounshell, Sonya — 63 Hounshell, Tina — 48, 65 Hylton, Bob — 12, 41, 82, 91, 94, 95 Hylton, Samantha — 10, 38, 83 Johnson, Erin — 57 Johnston, Casey — 60 Johnston, Tina — 5, 40, 67 JUNIOR MISS B1AND COUNTY— 93 Karpenski, Sarah — 38, 39, 83 Keene, Heather — 62 Keene, Monica — 61 Kegley, Clinton — 14, 67 Kegley, Jessie — 53 Kegley, Roberta — 4, 6, 10, 20, 32, 36, 37, 40, 41, 44, 47, 77, 91 Kelley, Stephanie — 58 Kent, Angela — 40, 41, 67 Kidd, Kathy — 10, 33, 34, 73, 97 Kimberlin, Lisa — 60 Kimberlin, Tina — 48, 64 Kindergarten — 57 King, Allison — 40, 67 King, Bradley — 33, 34, 45, 70 King, Crystal — 63 King, David — 39, 73 King, David — 14, 36, 39, 67, 91 King, Denise — 38, 83 King, Dusty — 40, 70 King, Idette — 40, 83, 94 King, Kelli — 58 King, Kevin — 63 King, Ronnie — 77 King, Rusty — 38, 44, 83, 94, 95 King, Sara — 58 King, Shannon — 36, 39, 77 King, Steven — 39, 70 King, Sue — 51 Kitts, Brooke — 58 Lafferty, Laura — 40, 67 Lafferty, Lisa — 40, 67 Lambert, Brian — 61 Lambert, David — 62 Lambert, Donna — 9, 70, 99 Lambert, Gene — 7, 22 Lambert, Jennie — 63, 93 Lambert, Joanie — 62 Lambert, Jody — 61 Lambert, Michael — 57 Lambert, Robert — 12, 44, 77 Lambert, Robin 62 Lambert, Scott — 7, 39, 41, 77 Lester, Joshwa — 58 Lester, Teresa — 67 Library Club — 46 Lindamood, Kevin — 37, 70 Lindamood, Lana — 9, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 77, 91, 99 Lindamood, Patricia — 58 LITTLE MISS BIAND COUNTY— 92 Looney, Tonya — 33, 35, 37, 40, 46, 47, 70 Mabe, Gayle — 70 Mabe, Kay — 50, 53 Mabe, Randy — 44 McGrady, Cindy — 52 McGrady, Gwendolyn — 48, 65 McGrady, Shannon — 9, 41, 73 McPeak, Kent — 58 McPeak, Michael Paul — 64 Mallory, Rebecca — 48, 64, 93 Martin, Eric — 64 Martin, Marsha — 40, 67 Massey, Allen — 5, 7, 41, 83 Meade, Mary Pat — 51 Meadows, Barbara — 34, 40, 67 Meadows, Jay — 14, 39, 67 Meadows, Jenny — 33, 42, 70 Meadows, Jerome — 45, 70 Meadows, Joe — 57 Meadows, Kelly — 60 Meadows, Lee — 60 Meadows, P. J. — 62 Meadows, Philip — 58 Meadows, Rusty — 4, 14, 48, 65 Meadows, Susie — 55 Meadows, Stephanie — 48, 65 Melvin, Becky — 22 Melvin, Jon — 38, 39, 77 Melvin, Mary — 55 Miller, Bodie — 7, 44, 83, 94, 95 Miller, Eric — 61 Miller, June — 51 Miller, Margaret — 55 Miller, Stacey — 58 Millirons, Janet — 23, 40, 77 MISS BLAND COUNTY — 98 MISS ECHO — 90-91 Mitchell, Sandy — 40, 41, 70 Mitchell, Steve — 41, 44, 83 Mitchem, Angel — 63 Mitchem, Jayson — 61 Mitchem, Miracle — 34, 40, 67 Moore, Heath — 39, 70 Morehead, Chad — 65 Morehead, Dale — 33, 39, 47, 70, 97 Morehead, Dayton — 39, 73 Morehead, Laura — 32, 37, 46, 47, 83 Morehead, Melanie — 89 Morehead, Mike — 37, 41, 44, 94 Morehead, Robbie — 62 Morehead, Stuart — 57 Morehead, Todd — 39, 73 Muncy, Heath — 39, 73 Muncy, Katie — 57 Muncy, LaMoore — 10, 32, 44, 83 Muncy, Lyle — 38, 44, 83, 91, 94, 95 Muncy, Michael Allen — 61 Muncey, Betty — 23, 40, 53 Muncey, Debra — 58 Muncey, Michael Robert — 61 Munsey, Rachel — 61 Munsey, Travis — 14, 39, 68 Mustard, John — 13, 39, 70 Mustard, Tammy — 10, 40, 45, 84, 94 Mutter, David — 84 Mutter, Patty — 40, 68 Nash, Henry — 70 Neal, Jason — 60 Neal, Justin — 57 Neel, David — 58 Nelson, Lori — 32, 36, 38, 84 Nelson, Patricia — 40, 41, 73 Nelson, Sandra — 65 Nelson, Shawn — 42, 73 Newberry, Aaron — 13, 45, 73 Newberry, Allan — 41, 70 Newberry, April — 55, 57, 40, 46, 47, 70 Newberry, Elizabeth — 55 Newberry, Jon Michael — 60 Newberry, Matthew — 64 Newberry, Norma — 51 Newberry, Ryan — 58 Newberry, Sarah — 6, 10, 32, 37, 40, 44, 45, 77 Newberry, Sue — 54 Newberry, Stuart — 65 Newspaper — 34 Ninth grade — 69-71 Nunn, Charlotte — 58 Nunn, Jamy — 61 Nunnely, Frank — 62 Ogle, Vicki — 51 Overbaugh, Julie — 48, 65 Overbaugh, Stanley — 65 Parmenter, Smoky — 61 126 — Index Parris, Regina — 40, 84 Patton, Westen — 57 Pauley, Amanda — 9, 71 Pauley, Carla — 32, 37, 38, 44, 84 Pauley, Holly — 60 Pauley, Julie — 11, 33, 45, 73 Pauley, Kevin — 64 Pauley, Margaret — 55 Pauley, Misty — 63 Pauley, Ron — 50 Penley, Becky — 61 Penley, Brenda — 55 Penley, Bridgette — 64 Penley, Jim Bob — 58 Perkins, Lori — 75 Personnel —- 55 Phipps, Dian — 51 Pike, Brenda — 55 Pike, Hope — 48, 65 Pike, Jimmy — 61 Powers, Margie — 51 Preschool — 56 PROM 88-89 Pruitt, Casie — 60 Pruitt, Dawn — 32, 40, 45, 84 Puckett, Heath — 57 Putnam, Andy — 12, 36, 37, 77 Putnam, Joe — 64 Ramsey, Jason — 39, 68 Remines, Susan — 9, 11, 33, 73, 99 Repass, Robin — 54 Repass, Tracy — 40, 68 Reynolds, Katherine — 51 Richardson, Donna — 38, 40, 84 Richardson, Joshua — 57 Richardson, Melissa — 61 Richardson, Molly — 64 Romano, Nathan — 48, 64 Romano, Rae — 60 Rose berry, Staci — 71 Rowe, Diane — 53 SCA — 36 Safety Patrol — 48 Sage, Mike — 39, 68 Sage, Steven — 73 Sargent, Keith — 55 Sarver, Doug — 55 Sarver, Thelma — 41, 45, 84 Sarver, Vicki — 37, 44, 74, 91 Schepers, Christina — 63 Schepers, John — 60 Schoenthal, Gerhard — 20, 32, 44, 47, 77 Schoenthal, Marshall — 14, 41, 68 Science club — 47 Scott, Becky — 51 Scott, Jacob — 60 Scott, Jan — 50, 51 Scott, Lute — 41, 68 Scott, Wenona —- 63 Second grade — 60 Selfe, Andy — 61 Selfe, Jes — 63 SENIOR MISS BLAND COUNTY — 99 Seniors — 81-86 Seventh grade — 65 Sexton, Olena — 57 Sexton, Robert — 48, 64 Sheets, Alison — 57 Shelton, Amanda — 60 Shelton, Carrie — 37, 40, 84 Shelton, Michael — 62 Shewey, JoAnn — 23, 33, 35, 40, 46, 47, 71 Shewey, Kathleen — 64 Shewey, Kellen — 56 Shewey, Latrayle — 40, 68, 91 Shewey, Sarah — 61 Shewey, Sharon — 58 Shewey, Sherri — 35, 37, 41, 68 Sides, Jason — 58 Simmons, Amber — 57, 92 Simmons, John — 14, 39, 68 Simmons, Sam — 39, 74 Simmons, Travis — 64 Simms, Amy — 63 Simms, Jennifer — 11, 40, 43, 68 Sink, Brandon — 61 Sink, Leon — 55, 37, 44, 47, 84 Sink, Tresila — 9, 33, 71 Sixth grade — 64 Smith, Heather — 40, 41, 68 Smith, Patrick — 41, 68 Smith, Sarah — 58 Smith, Tonya — 9, 33, 37, 45, 74 Snow Queen and King — 97 Spain, Joey — 39, 71 Spain, Mary — 63 Spangler, Michelle — 71 Sparks, Jimmy — 63 Sparks, Ted — 58 Spivey, Richard — 13, 39, 71 Spring fling — 103 Stafford, Jason — 64 Stafford, Jennifer — 32, 45, 77 Stafford, John — 39, 74 Stepp, Dana — 48, 65 Stepp, Valerie — 20, 32, 38, 84 Stiltner, Heather — 58 Stockner, Nancy — 54 Stowers, Angela — 48, 65 Stowers, Charlie — 58 Stowers, Patricia — 40, 43, 68 Strock, David — 39, 42, 68 Strock, Eric — 7, 20, 32, 84, 91 Strock, Julie — 48, 65 Strock, Karen — 6, 9, 10, 20, 32, 37, 40, 44, 45, 47, 77 Strock, Sarah — 6, 10, 45, 74 Strock, Wes — 62 Styron, Kim — 48, 53 Swanson, Tammy — 40, 74 Tabor, Lori — 58, 92 Talbert, Melanie — 61 Talbert, Tonya — 63 Tate, Bradley — 62 Tate, Brent — 57 Tate, Jeremiah — 58 Tate, Lynn — 22, 98 Taylor, Eric — 7 Taylor, Kary — 61 Taylor, John — 65 Taylor, Robbie — 14, 65 Tennis — 6 Tenth grade — 72-74 Thacker, Robin — 50, 53 Third grade — 61 Thompson, Angie — 98 Thompson, Chad — 13, 37, 42, 47, 71 Thompson, Charlie — 48, 65 Thompson, Crystal — 48, 64, 93 Thompson, Daniel — 58 Thompson, Erin — 58 Thompson, John — 39, 41, 71 Thompson, John Curtis — 60 Thompson, John Kelly — 60 Thompson, Melanie — 63 Thompson, Michelle — 51 Thompson, Roger — 50, 52 Thompson, Samantha — 61 Thompson, Sarah — 48, 65 Thompson, Tim — 12, 85, 95 Tibbs, Crystal — 40, 68 Tibbs, Doris — 55 Tibbs, Katie — 68 Tibbs, Stacy — 48, 64 Tickle, April — 62 Tickle, Chris — 7 Tickle, Mary Lee — 54 Tickle, Sam — 61 Tickle, Samantha — 74 Tickle, Scotty — 39, 58 Tickle, William — 14, 39, 68 Tiller, Eric — 63 Townley, Brain — 12, 37, 77 Townley, Hope — 57, 40, 46, 47, 85, 101 Townley, Randy — 59, 71 Turner, Elizabeth — 40, 41, 44, 77 Turner, Sonny — 55 Turner, Todd — 38, 85 Umbarger, Billy — 56 Umbarger, Issis — 32, 38, 46, 85 Umbarger, James — 62 Umbarger, Jenny — 40, 43, 71 Umbarger, Jessica — 56 Umbarger, Michael — 68 Umbarger, Phyllis — 50, 54 Umbarger, Sarah — 48, 65 Umbarger, Stafford — 40, 85 V1CA — 38 Volleyball — 8 Waddle, Brian — 62 Waddle, Robbie — 7, 13, 33, 42, 45, 74, 95 Waddle, Samantha — 11, 40, 71 Wade, Ellis — 44, 71 Wagoner, John — 7, 55 Walker, Jennifer — 58 Warden, Donna — 6, 9, 32, 36, 44, 45, 46, 77 Warden, Holly — 48, 65 Warden, Rusty — 74 Wellman, Christine — 48, 64 Wellman, Scott — 59, 74 Wiley, Donna — 48, 65 Wiley, Douglas — 64 Wiley, Misty — 61 Williamson, Mary Ruth — 56 Wimmer, Barbara — 54 Wimmer, Eric — 60 Wimmer, Mary — 55 Wimmer, Sherri — 98 Winesett, Becky — 40, 71 Winesett, Cheryl — 61 Winesett, Christa — 57 Winters, Jennifer — 60 Winters, Nathan — 57 Wolcott, Christopher — 62 Wolfe, Christie — 55, 57, 40, 45, 74 Wood, Teresa — 51, 56 Wright, Darrel — 59, 71 Wright, Kevin — 41, 74 Wright, Michelle — 48, 65, 93 Wright, Pam — 68 Wright, Pam — 39, 77 Wyatt, Tonya — 62 Yearbook — 55 Index — 127 In loving memory From the '87 senior class May 19, 1969 July 10, 1980 I have come to understand that we see only a small part of the whole pattern of existence. Sorrow and suf- fering give opportunities for growth. Disappointment often opens doors to wider fields. The tragedy of death, as someone wiser than I has said, is separation, but even separation may not be permanent. The sense of continu- ing companionship with those who have gone beyond the horizon which comes to me occasionally makes me con- fident that someday we shall see beyond the mystery which now we must accept. Often it seems that those who have most to give to the world are the very ones who are taken from it in the flower of their youth and vigor. It is hard to understand why this should be so, unless — and this 1 believe to be true — they have done whatever it was they had to do here, have fulfilled their secret contract with this world, and have been released for more impor- tant work elsewhere. Elizabeth Gray Fining Friendly and wearing a smile for everyone, Shawn loved rock music, sports and the outdoor life. Shawn was the only son of Paricia Compton Mitchell and Dean Compton. Shawn was killed by lightning on July 10, 1980. Seniors of ’87 take a final bow In 1974 we numbered forty-five At the early age offive. From a sheltered, carefree world where we did as we pleased, we entered a structured scheduled world of sharing, listening and learning. Our teachers were Mrs. Katherine Reynolds and Mrs. Becky Scott. Not only did we receive new instructors each year, but the classroom names and faces constantly shifted and changed. W'e completed our elementary education in ’82 and began secondary with schedule choices, changing classes and extracurricular privileges. This also brought the never- ending fund raising (toward afuture Prom and senior trip). We have survived the hardships of tough courses, the driver’s training and test, competency and SRA tests, and the joys and tears of boy girl relationships. Now we are entering the world of work or higher education, learning to balance a budget, and making decisions for a lifetime companion. We will miss our friends and school days, but we must go forth to the future and find our place in the world of tomorrow. fiEfcin Now we’re 18, the magical age of heaven As we leave this institution in ’87. 128 — Closing