Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1988 volume:

Keeping in touch with global activities. Following the January 29th Su- per Bowl game, Redskins paraphenalia was everywhere. De- spite a slow start the Skins went wild in the 2nd quarter to win 42- 10 over the Denver Broncos. The nation celebrated the 200th birthday of our constitution and the presidential race began with a lot of emphasis on moral issues. The main early contenders were Gary Hart, Jesse Jackson, Pat Robertson, Bob Dole, George Bush and Richard Gephardt. In March, Virginia held its first pri- mary election. On the local scene, Danny Bird tossed his hat in the ring for gov- ernor and a heated county election found the final tallies very close. Tom Roseberry became the new sheriff; Karen W. Harman, treas- urer; George Schaeffer Gary Nel- son, supervisors; Stephen Kelley, school board member. Aids was the biggest medical threat, drinking age was raised to 21, blaze orange for hunters be- came mandatory, and seat belts for all front seat passengers became law in January, 1988. Very dry conditions in the fall were followed by flooding. The first snow fell on Nov. 11 with 2 inches. On Jan. 8, the county awoke to 8 of white fluff followed by a week with temperatures below 32 degrees. A flurry of activity and excite- ment occurred when residents anx- iously watched the skies at night for concrete evidence of UFO claims. There was much publicity and speculation but lack of proof brought death to the rumors. — Opening all worked together to create a pleasant environment and quality education. Individuals Div. Individuals — 3 Changes and additions affect Bland’s criteria. This was the year of many new changes and additions. Several members of both the secondary and elementary faculty departed this year. The former members, Mr. Gary Collins, Mrs. Rae Lee Honaker, Ms. Kim Styron, Miss Kay Blevins, Mrs. Patricia Brewer, Mrs. Mary Cosby, Ms. Mary Pat Meade, and Mrs. Teresa Wood were replaced by new teachers who were eager to teach the young de- veloping minds of Bland Com- bined. Part of the special educa- tion program was moved to Rocky Gap and the secondary music pro- gram was dropped. The new members were Mrs. Sylvia Dotson, Mr. William Hale, Mrs. Peggy Hughes, Ms. Stephanie Hurt, Mrs. Barbara Justice, and Mrs. Donna Musick. There were also two new additions made to the academic criteria which were A P Calculus and the MACC (team) competition. Mr.Roger Dale Thompson — Principal; 20 years; BS VPI; MS Radford. Mr.Richard Crockett Havens — Asst. Prin- cipal; 18 years; US History, Geography, Intro. Bus.; Senior Class sponsor; BS Blucfield State. Mr.Fred Lee Beamer — 9 years; Econom- ics, Government, Civics, Sociology; IOth sponsor; BS and MS VPI. Mrs.Carolyn B. Bane — 27 years; Adaptive History, Industrial Cooperative Training; VICA sponsor. Cooperative work training; BS and MS Radford. Mrs.Christine R. Bird — 8 years; English 8 9, Creative Writing, Dramatics; Sponsor- 8th grade. Drama. Forensics, Newspaper, BS Radford. Mr.Tommy Bird — 6 years; Math I II, Con- sumer Math, Pre-Algebra, Applic. of Math; 9th Asst, sponsor; BS Radford. Mr.William Harvey Crabtree — 20 years; Agriculture 1,II,III,IV,V; FFA sponsor; BS and MS VPI. Mrs.Sylvia June Dotson — 23 years; El- ementary Resource; BS Tenn. Wesleyan, MA Tcnn. Tech. Univ. Mrs.Sue K. Dunford — 20 years; Third grade; BS Radford. Mrs.Janet Breedlove Faulkner — 19 years; Honors English, English 10, II, 12; Sponsor — Senior Beta, Asst. Senior class, English MACC team; BS and MS Radford. 4 — Faculty Mrs.Nancy Strock Gamble — 17 years; Guidance counselor; Secondary Special Ed. Coordinating Teacher; Sponsor — Junior Beta, Social Studies MACC team; BS and MS Radford. Mrs.Wendy Gilmer-Grubb — 1 year;Tcacher of the Gifted; BA Principia, MA William Mary. Mr.Barry Lynn Guthrie — 16 years; Phys- ics, Biology, BS VP1. Mr.William Jamey Hale — 0 years; Phys- ical Education, Biology; Sponsor — 8th grade class, 8th boys basketball. Varsity baseball; BS ETSU. Mr.Richard Dale Hankins — 1 year. Al- gebra I, Remedial Math, Physical Educa- tion; Sponsor — Varsity boys basketball; BS Blueficld State. Mrs.Sandra Green Harman — 11 years; Secondary Adaptive English, Science, So- cial Studies; Sponsor — 9th grade. News- paper; BS and MS Radford. Mrs.Peggy Hughes — 0 years; English 9, 10, Art I,II,III; Sponsor — Cheerleader. Asst. 10th grade; BS Concord. Ms.Stephanie Charlene Hurt — 2 years; Pre-school handicapped; BS Bluefield Col- lege. Mrs.Barbara M. Justice — 1 year. Com- bination First Second; BS Pikeville Col- lege. Mrs Jessie Davis Kegley — 23 years; Type- writing, Office Tech., Shorthand, Word Processing; Sponsor — FBLA, Asst. Junior Class; BS ETSU. Mrs.Kay Smith Mabe — 8 years; Geom- etry, Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus; Sponsor — Junior Class, Math MACC team; BS Radford. Mrs .June Mabe Miller — 25 years; First grade; BA King. Faculty — 5 Mrs.Betty K. Munsey — 8 years; Home Economics, Family Living; Sponsor — FHA; BS and MS VPI. Mrs.Donna I igh Musick — 0 years; Spe- cial Education; BS Concord. Mrs.Elizabeth G. Newberry — 21 years; Librarian, Business Computer Applica- tions, Accounting; Sponsor — Yearbook, Library Club; BS and MS Radford. Mrs.Norma Guthrie Newberry — 22 years; Fifth grade; BS Radford. Mrs.Vicki J. Ogle — 2 years; Sixth grade; BS Radford. Mrs.Dian L. Phipps — 16 years; Reading Chapter I; BS Radford, MA Ball State. Mrs.Margaret Dianne Powers — 10 years; Seventh grade; Sponsor — Safety Patrol; BA Marshall. Mrs.Katherine Lucas Reynolds — 17 years; Kindergarten; BS Radford, MA VPI. Ms.Diane Rowe — 7 years; French I,II,III; Sponsor — French Club; BA Emory and Henry. Mrs.Rebecca Washburn Scott — 14 years; Second grade; BA King, MS Radford. Mrs Janet Scott — 14 years; Fourth grade; BS Radford. Mr.Larry W. Thacker — 16 years; Hcalth Physical Education, World History, American History, Geography; Sponsor — JV boys basketball. Girls tennis; BS VPL 6 — Faculty Mrs.Michele Dunn Thompson — I year; Speech Pathologist; BS Radford. MrJohn Harkrader Wagoner — 2 years; Earth Science, Physical Science; Sponsor — SCA, Girls volleyball, JV baseball. Science MACC team; AAS WCC, BS Radford. Ms.Ellen R. Winters — 2 years; School Social Worker; BA Gettysburg, AD Rcg.Nursing Cuyahoga CC. Mrs.Violet Bird — Teacher’s aide. Mrs.Helen Blankenship — Chapter I Reading aide. Mrs. Annette M. Burton — Elementary Resource Art. Faculty — 7 BUS DRIVERS — Front Row: Harold Bivens, Doug Sarver, Cicero Havens. Back Row: Margaret Miller, Brenda Penley, Susie Meadows, Brenda Pike, Mary Wimmer. Mrs.Bonnie Blankenship — Bookkeep- er Secretary. Mrs.Nancy Brown — Lunchroom. Mr.Paul Burge — Green Thumb custodian. Mrs.Mary Melvin — Lunchroom. Mr.David Mutter — Custodian. Mr.Keith Sargent — Custodian. 8 — Personnel Preschool moves to school grounds Two teacher aides for the entire school! Budget cuts caused the loss of other aides. Joyce Cassell was stationed with preschool and Violet Bird served grdes K-7. Preschool became a physical part of “the school on the hill.” Renovations to the former music department created the necessary space for these preschoolers. Guess the pumpkins on the Halloween tree. Winners Ted Dorothy Umbarger takes time for a juice break. Sparks anti Matthew Brunk with Mrs. June Dotson, originator for the tree. Paul Harless Angel Sparks Benny Taylor Dorothy Umbarger Jessica Umbarger Preschool — 9 Kurt Blankenship Genevieve Blevins Aaron Clemons Brandon Faulkner Brian Faulkner James Gregory Luther Hagy Kristen Jackson Rob Kegley Heather Morehead Robert Newberry Christopher Pauley Michael Pauley William Pauley James Shupe Ronald Spain Crystal Stiltner Ashley Tate Kelly Thompson Jimmy Ward Shayla Williams Eager to begin the road to education is Rob Kegley. He even asked to come to school on Saturday. He as- sured his mom that Mrs. Reynolds would be glad to see him. 10 — Kindergarten Jason Blevins Larry Bowles Joshua Breedlove Leslie Gordon Clinton Hagy Kari Hamer Cicely Havens Erin Johnson Michael Lambert Joe Meadows Joshua Moore Katie Muncy Brad Myrick Justin Neel Weston Patton Heath Puckett Joshua Richardson Olena Sexton Ted Sparks Brent Tate Joshua Tibbs Christa Winesett “What do you like best about school?” The first touch with school brought various responses from kindergarteners. Ginny, “I like to read the library books and draw pictures.” Christie, “1 like to write and play and do painting.” Ashley, ‘‘I like gym and doing papers.” Girls were in a minority with a ratio of almost 1 to 4. The number of students kept climbing until there were 25 little ones. Mrs. June Miller’s class was busy preparing bulletin boards of fall scenes. As they completed a reading book, they drew figures from the book. Working on library skills, one student had this to say, “Mrs. Miller, 1 like it better here because we get to do so many things.” 1st grade — 11 1st Grade James Faulkner Kristina Goins Crystal Hancock Stuart Morehead Jessie Rudder Allison Sheets Amber Simmons Charlie Stowers Nathan Winters 2nd Grade Philip Meadows Jim Bob Penley Amanda Shelton Heather Stiltner Jeremiah Tate John Thompson Jennifer Walker Scottie Ward Spring performance Learning is put to practice “What you got in the jar?” Sec- ond graders scanned trees and bushes in search of crawly crea- tures for a science assignment. The creature in the jar was a caterpillar. Hanging on the elementary wall were pictures of second grade pu- pils. Most were not easy to rec- ognize because these were self- portraits. Some drew themselves the way they wanted to be. Combined first second grade spent a lot of time clock watching attempting to read those dials and know the correct time. As an ex- tension and reinforcement of learning measurements, they made gingerbread men from scratch. Special items for Christmas in- cluded a play, making Christmas tree decorations and compiling a cookbook for their moms. Ryan Newberry on vacation. 12 — First Second grade Adam Baker Sarah Bird Will Blankenship Jeffrey Brunk Jeremy Dillow Kelly Dunn Adam Faulkner Whitney Gamble Leisa Hagy Ashley Havens Stephanie Kelley Kelli King Sara King Brooke Kitts Patrick Lindamood Stacey Miller Debbie Munsey David Neel Ryan Newberry Charlotte Nunn Sharon Shewey Jason Sides Sarah Smith Daniel Thompson Erin Thompson Spring music program Second grade — 13 Mandy Blankenship Amanda Brown Matthew Brunk Mary' Jane Chewning Charlie Corder Benjamin Davis Marie Dotson Jamie Dunn Jason Hancock Casey Johnston Lisa Kimberlin Kelly Meadows Lee Meadows Vince Moore Jason Neel Jon Newberry Holly Pauley Casie Pruitt Rae Romano Jacob Scott John Curtis Thompson Eric Wimmer Jennifer Winters Third and fourth apply historical studies Do the monster mash! Whether they did or not, third graders stud- ied monsters from our past and present. Keeping in touch with the present they created masks which were displayed on the bulletin board. They also elected class of- ficers to govern their procedures. Fourth graders kept in touch by studying famous historical figures and then conducting plays about these ancestors. Much time was spent mastering multiplication ta- bles. Eligibility in 4-H came with the fourth grade and they eagerly became active 4-H members. 14 — 3rd grade Evelyn Baxter Jeremy Blankenship Sheri Blankenship Tony Bruce Billy Davis Brook Dillow Terry Gilley Susan Gregory Monica Keene Jody Lambert Eric Miller Jayson Mitchem Michael Muncy Michael R. Munsey Rachel Munsey Jamy Nunn Smoky Parmenter Becky Penley Jimmy Pike Melissa Richardson Andy Selfe Sarah Shewey Brandon Sink Melanie Talbert Kary Taylor Samantha Thompson Sam Tickle Misty Wiley Cheryl Winesett 4th grade — 15 Allen Brown Rebecca Brunk Charles Burton Justin Eaton Shannon Enoch r'Sb £ Bradley Gordon Shannon Havens Bobbi Hobbs Bradley Hoosier Brock Justice Heather Keene David Lambert Joanie Lambert Cynthia McGrady P.J. Meadows Robert Morehead Anne Myrick Michael Shelton Wesley Strock Bradley Tate April Tickle James Umbarger Brian Waddle Christopher Wolcott Tonya Wyatt Creative Students Form Cities and Keeping in touch with the past, fifth graders interviewed senior citizens about their past Christmases for a special assign- ment. They also went back to the past by creating Indian villages fol- Tribal Villages lowing a study of various tribes. Out of newspapers came extraor- dinary and unusual masks for Hal- loween. The sixth graders became city managers after forming their own cities. They created every as- pect from their own system of government to naming their ci- ty. They also went on a nature hike of two miles. 16 — Fifth grade Seth Baxter Stephen Berry Beth Bridges Eric Brooks Angela Carter Robbie Davis Kristie Dillow Tawny Dillow Danny Dodson Aaron Faulkner Crystal King Kevin King Angel Mitchem Chad Morehead Sandra Nelson Stuart Newberry Stanley Overbaugh Misty Pauley Wenona Scott Jes Selfe Amie Simms Mary Spain Jimmy Sparks Tonya Talbert Colby Taylor Melanie Thompson Eric Tiller Dawn Walls Sixth grade — 17 Sheree Burton Lori Compton Patricia Corder Rachel Davis Mary Gibson Stephanie Goins Pam Harden Cindy Justice Tina Kimberlin Becky Mallory Eric Martin Michael McPeak Matthew Newberry Kevin Pauley Bridgette Penley Joe Putnam John Reed Molly Richardson Nathan Romano Robert Sexton Kathy Shewey Travis Simmons Crystal Thompson Stacy Tibbs Christina Wellman Douglas Wiley Marie Wyatt 18 — 7th grade A Becky Bird Roger Blankenship Cindy Blevins Bobby Boardwine Greg Boska Kevin Bowles Crystal Bruce Heather Burton Zach Burton David Chandler TOP LEFT: This look alike fa- ther and daughter enjoy their meal together during National School Lunch Week. BOT- TOM LEFT: A popular fad is wearing multi-colored brace- lets such as this one made by Kathy Kidd. RIGHT: Brows- ing at the book fair are Aman- da Shelton and Amber Sim- mons. Transition from elementary to secondary is unnerving Only one short hall separated el- ementary and secondary, but the transition from elementary was frightening for many students. When asked how they felt, answers were, “I was scared”, “I was ter- rified.” “Why was this change so un- settling to you?” “Because we had to change classes, we had different teachers instead of one, and there were so many more people.” “What was the biggest difference other than changing classes?” “There was a lot more freedom.” These beginning high school stu- dents were active members of var- ious clubs and sports. Several of them assisted in the library pre- paring books for the shelves. Even though this period of change and adjustment was un- nerving, they persevered and made the transition smoothly. 8th grade — 19 Randy Clemons Angela Dalton Jeana Dalton Stephanie DeHart Ginger Dillow Michael Dillow Toby Dotson Jimmy Duncan Kenneth Dye Tammy Dye Billy Epperson Kandi Farley Tonya Ferguson Jason Gusler Scott Gusler Cheryl Hall Jason Hall Rita Hamblin Tina Hounshell Wayne Hubble JefT LafTerty Scott LafTerty Gwen McGrady Rusty Meadows Stephanie Meadows Danny Morehcad Matthew Morehead Travis Morehead Thomas Nunley Heather Olinger 20 — 8th grade 8th Class Officers: Mr. Jamey Hale, spon- sor; Toby Dotson, treasurer; Stephanie Meadows, secretary; John Simmons, vice- president; Becky Bird, president; Mrs. Christine Bird, sponsor. Julie Overbaugh Hope Pike John Simmons Angela Stowers Julie Strock Alan Taylor Robbie Taylor Charlie Thompson Sarah Thompson Scotty Tickle Michael Umbarger Sarah Umbarger Holly Warden Donna Wiley Tommy Wolfe Windy Wolfe Michelle Wright flth grade — 21 Rusty Bird Robbie Brown Tina Brown Dixie Bruce Stacy Bruce Bobbie Jo Chestnut Pam Chewning Jim Clemons Timmy Clemons Duane Compton Brent Davis Chris Dillow Brandon Farlow Eric Faulkner Benga Hager Tom Hall Amanda Harden Tina Johnston Clint Kegley Angela Kent V % • V 22 — Ninth grade What’s the most important part of school to you? Amusing, but not surprising, an- swers followed when ninth grade students were asked the question, “What’s the most important part of school to you?” One brave stu- dent said that being able to learn more was most important to her. Other answers were “meeting new people and being able to commu- nicate with people”, “playing bas- ketball”, “socializing and being able to talk with friends”, “being able to play in school sports.” The most popular answer seemed to be “when the bell rings at the end of sixth period.” A best excuse for getting out of class and 9th Class officers: Mrs. Sandra Harman, president; Robbie Brown, president; Mr. using artistic talents. sponsor; Brandon Farlow, treasurer; Mir- Tommy Bird, sponsor. acle Mitchem, secretary;Chris Dillow, vice- Allison King David King Teresa Lester Marsha Martin Barbara Meadows Jay Meadows Miracle Mitchem Travis Munsey Ninth grade — 23 24 — Ninth grade Patty Mutter Jason Ramsey Tracy Repass Mike Sage Marshall Schoenthal Lute Scott Sherri Shewey Jennifer Simms Heather Smith Patrick Smith Patricia Stowers David Strock Crystal Tibbs Katie Tibbs William Tickle Pammy Wright Lending assistance to the PTA Hal- loween carnival. LEFT: Tony Bokse keeps an eye on the target while thir sharpshooter lines up the sights RIGHT: JoAnn Shewey keeps track of the thirsty. Jamie Asbury Patricia Austin Julie Baxley Doug Boardwine Tony Boksa Jim Britton Alan Cassell Mary Echols Brian Farlow Brian Fore Barry Fulford Amy Haga Brian Hall J. R. Harris Brad Havens Rachel Havens Bradley King Dusty King Steven King Larry Lafferty The knights of the round table? — or Mrs. Newberry’s nightmare! (Clockwise from 1:00) Brian Fore, Kevin Lindamood, Chad Thompson, Brian Hall, Chris Dillow. Tenth grade — 25 Donna Lambert Kevin Lindamood Tonya Looney Jenny Meadows Jerome Meadows Sandy Mitchell Heath Moore Dale Morehead John Mustard Shawn Nelson Allan Newberry April Newberry Amanda Pauley Staci Roseberry JoAnn Shewey Latrayle Shewey Driver’s license boosts self-confidence “Easy, brake, brake, BRAKE! Getting a driver’s license was the highlight of a sophomore’s year, but it put gray hairs and worry lines on their parents. The prestige of possessing that little card boost- ed self-confidence and instilled a “little” superiority. Sophomores also became eligible for member- ship in the senior Beta club. 10TH CLASS OFFICERS: Mr. Fred Beamer, sponsor; Samantha Waddle, secre- tary treasurer; Mrs. Peggy Hughes, sponsor; Sandy Mitchell, president. (Not pic- tured-Allan Newberry, vice- president) Sammy Simmons Tresila Sink Michele Spangler Chad Thompson Randy Townley Jenny Umbarger Ellis Wade Samantha Waddle Becky Winesett Angel Wood Darrel Wright 10th grade — 27 Raising prom money keeps juniors busy. “We need $5000 for the prom,” remarked Sarah Strock and Julie Pauley at a fall bake sale. Hoping to catch hungry deer hunters they with- stood a brisk wind to prepare hot dogs and sell baked goods. This would be one of many fund raisers for juniors class members. The Junior- Senior Prom was THE most impor- tant event of this year. Other important facts of the junior year were SAT tests, making the var- sity teams, being tapped for the Beta club, and getting a satisfac- tory job. Ilth CLASS OFFICERS: Mrs. Kay Mabc, sponor, Robbie Wad- dle, president; Gary Blankenship, vice president; Susan Rcmines, secrelary treasurer. (Not pictured Jessie Kegley, sponor.) Tiffany Bowen Joyce Bruce Sonya Carrol Sonya Chewning Kevin Cox Kim Crabtree Duane DeHart Randy Dillow 28 — 11 th grade Sophomores Robbie Waddle and Shannon Mc- Grady, selected by juniors, preside over the refreshment table at the Junior Senior Prom. Brain Duncan Leslie Duncan Michael Fanning Charmin Gravley Shannon McGrady Dayton Morehead Todd Morehead Heath Muncy Patricia Nelson Aaron Newberry Julie Pauley Lori Perkins 11th grade — 29 John Stafford Sarah Strock Tammy Swanson Smantha Tickle Robbie Waddle Rusty Warden Scott Wellman Christie Wolfe Everyone loves a lollipop — even faculty Rich Hankins. Taking time off from fair duties — Donna Warden and Lori Perkins. New faculty — Joe Jackson, Barbara Jus- tice, June Dotson, Peggy Hughes. Lovely harmony — Roberta Kegley and f | I f I—I A I John Wagoner. JV 1 A Y. . Flash! Gotcha! and you’ve been photographed again. No warning, just a blinding light in your face. When you finally see the results, there you are plastered on the pages of the yearbook for everyone to see that silly grin or that awk- ward pose. The one-armed bandit makes a mean ham- burger in record time — Ritchie Havens, Ronnie King and Brian Townley. Candids — 31 Minimum gap between these generations. Generation gap? A poll of seni- difference in likes and dislikes of ences were in the areas of enter- ors and faculty found very little these generations. These differ- tainment and food. CATEGORY SENIORS FACULTY Favorite Song Here I Go Amazing Grace I had the time of my life Here I Go Soft drink Pepsi Pepsi Coke Dr. Pepper Dr. Pepper Coke Candy bar Reese cup Reese cup Almond Joy Hcrshcys Movie Dirty Dancing Gone With the Wind Top Gun Sound of Music School subject Study hall English Literature Accounting Math English Math Sport Football Basketball Basketball Football TV show Alf Cosby Show Cosby Show Beauty and the Beast Rock group Whitesnake Beatles Mottley Crew Statlcr Brothers Color Black Blue Blue Red Magazine Hot Rod Guidcposts Seventeen Reader's Digest Singer (Male) Hank Williams, Jr. Randy Travis Billy Idol Bing Crosby (Female) Whitney Houston Anne Murray Lisa Lisa Whitney Houston Food Pizza Spaghetti Burgers Seafood Restaurant Macadoos Red Lobster Pizza Hut Hardees Western Sizzlin' Radio Station K-92 K-92 WPVR Hobby Pastime Reading Reading Sport s hunting Hunting Nccdlework Pet Peeve Brown nosing Rudeness Selfishncss brown nosing Car Porsche Pontiac BMW Mcrcedes Ford Mercedes Most respected person Parent Parent Teacher Beamer High school Faulkner Mabe Munsey Co-worker Politician Gary Hart Truman Danny Bird JFK Book The Outsiders Bible Animal Farm Thombirds Flower Rose Rose Daisy Iris Actor Patrick Swayze Clark Gable Michael J. Fox Paul Newman Actress Jennifer Gray Meryl Streep Morgan Fairchild Debra Winger Greatest fear Failing Death Sports teams Death gctting caught drinking Mr. Thompson (Football) Redskins Dallas Cowboys Pittsburg Stcclers Rcdskins Dolphins (Basketball) UNC Tarheels Celtics Lakers Lakers Tarhcels (Baseball) Cardinals Cardinals Chicago Cubs Braves 32 — Preferences 1988 Seniors Angela Marca Atwell “Angela Rebecca Lynn Brewster “Punky William Jeff Burton II “Billy James Edward Colley “Jim“ Robert Wayne Colley “Wayne Bradley Scott Davis “Bradley Freda Lynn Davis “Chester John Wayne Davis “Gotchu Richard Bradley Dillow “Shady Pamela Thurleen Dillow “Hot-Rod“ Miriam Yvette Dunbar “Miriam Maria Dawn Foglesong “Maria Scniorv32A 1988 Seniors Kevin Blake Fore “Legman44 Vickie Ann French “Mickey Mouse44 Darcy Crystal Groseclose “Darci44 Mark James Gusler “Uncle Gus“ Richard Gordon Havens “Hollywood44 Russell Dean Havens “Rusty44 Michael Brown Hounshell “Howie44 Roberta Ruth Kegley “Berta Ronnie Howard King “Tootie44 Shannon Stuart King “Boosh44 Robert Harrison Lambert “J. P.“ Lana Marcella Lindamood “Lana44 32 B-Scniors 1988 Seniors Jonathan Carrington Melvin “Jon-Jon“ Janet Susan Millirons “Kiddo Sarah Evelyn Newberry “Surah Berry“ Dillard Anthony Putman “Andy-Head“ Gerhard Siegbert Schoenthal “Gerhard'4 Jennifer Allen Stafford “Jennifer Karen Victoria Strode “Sister Brian Edward Townley “Buzz Elizabeth Doralea Turner “Bibbus Donna Nicole Warden “Skeeter Pamela Sue Wright Pam Semors-32C Coping with stress is part of life. Crutches were a popular scene at BCS, some were short term for sprained limbs, others were taking care of broken bones. Along with crutches were a number of arm casts. In spite of the stress, stu- dents glided about, coping with the situations. Other stresses were performing before classmates in the role of leaders or for class requirements. Senior Officers: Darci Groseclose, vice-president; Ritchie Havens, president; Mrs. Jane Faulkner, Mr. Richard Havens, sponsors. Brad Dillow, secretary-treasurer; Lan Lindamood, reporter. Center left: Bland's three chip- munks — Si mon-Karen Strock, Alvin-Robcrta Keglcy, Theodore-Sarah Newberry. Center right: Displaying one of Bland’s broken limbs is Bri- an Townlcy escorting Heather Smith at Miss Echo (Miss Echo, Sarah Thompson, en- tered on crutches with a bro- ken foot). Bottom I eft: Where it all hap- pens. Bottom Right: In performance of class requirements, Mike Hounshcll delivers a speech in Office Technology. 3 32 D-Candids Most Likely to Succeed: Gerhard Schoenthal and Roberta Kegley Most Athletic: Karen StrockandRitchic Ha- vens Cutest: Angela Atwell and Mark Gusler Most dependable: Mike Hounshcll and Becky Brewster Best leaders: Sarah Newberry and Robert Lambert Superlatives — 33 TOP: Most talkative: Shannon King and Elizabeth Turner CENTER — Friendliest: Bradley Davis and Best dressed: Darci Groseclose Brian Townlcy Most talented: Lana Lindamood and Kevin Biggest pests: Andy Putman and Brad Dillow attack “poor” Mr. Fred Bcamer! Fore 34 — Superlatives Most independent: Jon Melvin and Ronnie King Quietest: Rusty Havens and Vickie French Most studious: Maria Foglesong and Jennifer Stafford Best disposition: Donna Warden and Billy Burton Most carefree: Pam Dillow and Freda Davis Superlative — 35 Senior Statistics ANGELA MARC A ATWELL — Mr. Mrs. John S. Atwell; FHA degrees Junior (8), Chapter (II), State (12); FHA (8-12); Library (9-10); FBLA (9,12); French (10); Art (12). REBECCA LYNN BREWSTER — Mr. Mrs. John Brewster; VICA vice- president (12); FTA (9,10); Pride Pack (8-11); FBLA; Pep: SADD (9); VICA (12); Bowling (10); Pep squad (10-11). WILLIAM JEFF BURTON I! — Mr. Mrs. William J. Burton; Athletic lettcr bar(l 1-12); FFA Greenhand (8), Chapter Farmer (9); 4-H vice- president (9,10,12), president (II); FFA president (12); FFA (8-12); FBLA (12); Varsity basketball (11-12). JAMES E. COLLEY — Nancy Colley; FFA (8-10); VICA (11-12); Bland County volunteer fireman. ROBERT WAYNE COLLEY — Mr. Mrs. Robert D. Colley; VICA par- liamentarian (12); FHA; FFA; VICA. BRADLEY SCOTT DAVIS — Mr. Mrs. Duane C. Davis, Jr.; FFA (8- 12); Library (10); Basketball (8); Base- ball (8,10,12). FREDA LYNN DAVIS — Mr. Mrs. J. R. Davis; Awards — Math (9); Con- sumer Math (10); Home Economics (11); FHA degrees — J unior (9), Chap- ter (10), State (11); Perfect attendance (9-12); FHA treasurer (12); Art (8,11,12); FHA (9-12); Sr. Beta (11- 12); Volleyball (10); Snow queen run- ner-up (12). JOHN WAYNE DAVIS, JR. — Mr. Mrs. John Davis; FFA (8-10); FHA (8-9); VICA (11-12); SCA (10- 12); Baseball (8-11). PAMELA THURLEEN DILLOW — Mr. Mrs. Gilmer (Buck) Dillow; FHA degrees Junior (9), Chapter (10); Per- fect attendance (7-12); FHA chaplain (10,12), treasurer (11); VICA chaplain (11), parliamentarian (12); FHA (9- 12); Jr. Beta (9-10); Art (10.12); 4-H (10); Sr. Beta (11-12); VICA (11-12); Volleyball (10-11), co-captain (11); Snow queen candidate (12). RICHARD BRADLEY DILLOW — Richard K. Dillow and Ava Remines; Awards — Art, Drama; Art vice- president (9); Library vice-president (12); Class treasurer (12); Drama sec- retary (10); FBLA (9); Art (8-11); Dra- ma (10-12); Newspaper (12); Library (12); JV Varsity Baseball. MIRIAM YVETTE DUNBAR — Mrs. Helen Shaffer; 4-H (8-1 I); FBLA (II). MARIA DAWN FOGLESONG — Mr. Mrs. Paul S. Foglesong; Awards — English (9); Earth Science (9); Bi- ology (10); Geometry (10); Honor let- ter (10); FHA degrees Junior (9), Chapter (11); Jr. Beta secretary (10); FHA (8-12); Jr. Beta (9-10); Sr. Beta (11-12); French (9-11). KEVIN BLAKE FORE — Mr. Mrs. Charles A. Fore; FFA Greenhand (8), Chapter Farmer (11); Art treasurer (11) ; Art (I I); FFA (8.9,11); Drama (12) ; Basketball JV (9-10), Varsity (11- 12); Athletic letter bar (11-12); News- paper sports editor (12). VICKIE ANN FRENCH — Mr. Mrs. Wallace French; FHA (8-12); Art (9); SCA (9); Horticulture (11-12). DARCI CRYSTAL GROSECLOSE — Mr. Mrs. Jerry W. Groseclose; Awards-Art (10); FBLA parliamentary procedure 1st place regionals (9-11); Regional Forensics winner prose (11- 12); Typewriting credit WCC (10); FHA junior degree (8); Perfect atten- dance (10); Class secretary (8), vice- president (12); Drama president (12); Newspaper editor (12); FHA reporter (10), corresponding secretary (12); FHA (8-12); Library (9,10,12); SCA (9); FBLA (9-12); Newspaper (9,10,12); Miss Echo candidate (II); Homecoming candidate (10); Snow queen candidate (10,12). MARK JAMES GUSLER — Mr. Mrs. James A. Gusler; FFA greenhand (8), Chapter farmer (9); Athletic letter bar (11-12); FFA (8-12); Art (12); Basket- ball (8), JV (9-10), Varsity (11-12); Snow court (8-9); Harvest Festival court (8). RICHARD GORDON HAVENS — Mr. Mrs. Richard C. Havens; Awards — Pre-Algebra (8); Algebra 1(11); Ac- counting I (11); Class president (9,11,12), treasurer (10); Jr. Beta (9- 10); FBLA (8,9,12); Basketball (8), JV (9), Varsity (10-12); Baseball (9,10,12); First team all Mountain Empire Dis- trict (10-11); All Timesland and All Bluefield Telegraph team (10); Bland High MVP (10-11); 1000+ career points basketball. RUSSELL DEAN HAVENS - Mr. Mrs. Larry D. Havens; Awards -— Physical Education (8); Perfect atten- dance (9-11); FFA Greenhand (8), Chapter Farmer (9); FFA (8-10,12)’ Drama (10,12); SCA (10); Basketball JV (10), Varsity (II), Manager (12); Athletic letter bar (11-12); Snow king candidate (10). MICHAEL BROWN HOUNSHELL — Mr. Mrs. E. B. Hounshell; Class sentinel (10), vice-president (11); Art treasurer (10); FBLA (8,9,12); Art (10); Basketball (8), JV (9), Varsity (10-12); Athletic letter bar (10-12); Spring Fling candidate (9). ROBERTA RUTH KEGLEY - Mr. Mrs. Robert Keglcy; Society of Distinguished American High School Students (11-12); Who’s Who (11); Awards — Physical Science (8); Eng- lish (8-11); Typewriting (9); Office Technology (10); Shorthand (11); Physical Education (10); Honor let- ter bars (9-11); Member of 1st place Parliamentary Procedure team-FBLA (9-11); First Place District Forensics- Girl’s Extemporaneous (10-12); First place Regional Forensics-Girl’s Ex- temp. (10-11); Third place — FBLA State talent extravaganza (10); Hon- orable mention. Science communica- tion report, VPI SU (9); Member of Bland County gifted advisory board- student representative (10-12); Chair- man state-winning Beta scrapbook (11); FHA junior degree (9); Perfect attendance (10-11); Class secretary (8), vice-president (9); Jr. Beta treasurer (10); Newspaper editor (10); FBLA vi- ce-president (10), pari iamentarian (11 - 12); SCA president (11); FHA corre- spond! ng secretary (10); Beta vice- president (12); FHA (8-11); Jr. Beta (9- 10); Newspaper (9-10); FBLA (9-12); SCA (8-12); French (9-10); Yearbook (10) ; Beta (11-12); Art (11); Drama (11) ; Science (11); Forensics (10-12); Basketball JV (8-9), Varsity (10-11); Tennis (9-12); Volleyball (10); Athletic letter bars (9-11); Prom chairman (II); Homecoming candidate (9). RONNIE HOWARD KING — Mr. Mrs. Ronny R. King; FFA (8-10, 12). SHANNON STUART KING — Mr. Mrs. E. S. “Butch” King; FFA- Greenhand (8), Chapter Farmer (9); FFA sentinal (12); SCA treasurer (12); FFA (8-12); FBLA (10,12); French (9- 36 — Senior Statistics Senior Statistics 10); Drama (12); Basketball (8); Base- ball (9-10). ROBERT HARRISON IAMBERT — Mr. Mrs. Fay Lambert; Forensics Boy’s Original Oratory — 2nd place District (II), District chamption (12); Class-president (8), treasurer (11); French vice-president (12); Jr. Beta (9- 10); Sr. Beta (12); FBLA (9); Drama (12); French (10-12); Art (10); Basket- ball — (8), JV (10), Varsity (11-12); Social Studies MACC team. I ANA MARCELLE LINDAMOOD — Mr. Mrs. Lanny Lindamood; Awards- Dramatics (10); Forensics (10); Art (10); District Forensic winner Serious Dramatic Interpretation (11-12); 2nd runner-up Miss Bland County (II); Class treasurer (9), secretary (12); Li- brary president (12); Drama vice- president (12); Newspaper co-editor (12); FHA (8-12); FBLA (9); Art (9- 11) ; Drama (9-12); Newspaper (9-12); French (9); Library (9-12); SCA (11- 12) ; Beta (12); Cheerleader (9-12), cap- tain (11-12); Letter bar (10-12); Miss Echo candidate (10); Homecoming court (11 -12); Snow Queen court (12); Prom committee (II); Sang “Star Spangled Banner” at home games and tournaments (11-12); Student director of dramatics play (12). JONATHAN CARRINGTON MELVIN — Mr. Mrs. David Melvin; FFA vice-president (12); VICA pres- ident (12); FFA (8-12); VICA (11-12); 4-H (8-12); Baseball (9); Homecoming court (11); Snow King candidate (11). JANET SUSAN MILLIRONS — Mr. Mrs. Vance Millirons; FHA De- grees — Junior (8), Chapter (9), State (10); Family Living award (10); FHA 2nd vice-president(10-l 1), president (12); VICA treasurer (12); FHA (8-12); Library (8-10); FBLA (8-9); VICA(I 1- 12); Snow court 2nd runner-up (10). SARAH EVELYN NEWBERRY — Mr. Mrs. Robert C. Newberry; Society of Distinguished American High School Students (11-12); Typing (10); English (11); Dramatics (11); Perfect attendance (11); Honor letter (9); Dis- trict Forensics winner Girl's Original Oratory (11-12); FHA degrees — Jun- ior (8), Chapter (9); Athletic letter bar (9-12); FBLA president (12), secretary (II); Sr. Beta treasurer (12); Jr. Beta president (10); Class reporter (10); French vice-president (11); FHA (8- II); FBLA (10-12); Jr. Beta (9-10); Sr. Beta (11-12); Art (12); Drama (II); Forensics (11-12); French (9-11); Cheerleader (9); Basketball JV(10), Varsity (II); Tennis (9-12); Snow Queen candidate (10); Prom commit- tee (11); Varsity boy’s basketball stat- istician (12). DILLARD ANTHONY PUTMAN — Mr. Mrs. Larry King; Athletic letter (11-12); SCA treasurer (11), vice- president (12); Library reporter (12); FFA (8-12); SCA (11-12); Library (12); Basketball (8-12): Baseball (12). GERHARD S. SCHOENTHAL — Mr. Mrs. Gerhard Schoenthal; Awards-Algebra I (8), English (8), Earth Science (8); Geometry (9), Eng- lish (9). Biology (9); Algebra II (10). Chemistry (10), Typing (10); Math IV (11) , Physics (11), English (11), U.S. History (11); Forensics Extemporane- ous Speaking District championship (8-11), 2nd place District (12), Region- al championship (9-10), Slate cham- pionship (9), State runner-up (10); Ac- ademic letter bar (9-11); 1st place VCU + VCTM Math contest (II); Radford Math Rally — 4th place (11), 2nd place (12); Band letter bar (8-9); All regional Jr. Concert Band (9); 2nd place short story VHSL Creative Writ- ing contest (10); Cross country let- ter bar( 1 1 -12); French president (8,10); Band treasurer (8); Beta pres- ident (12); State Beta president (12) ;Candidate National Beta presi- dent (11); Band (8-9); Jr. Bela (9-10); Sr. Beta (11-12); French (8-10); FBLA (10); Science (11); Drama (11); Bas- ketball (8), JV (10); Cross country (11- 12); 10th place in District cross coun- try mcet(12); MACC Math team (12); Statistician JV boy’s basketball (9); Snow court member (8,9,12); Prom committee (11); Governor's School at VPI SU (10); Attended Harvard sum- mer school (11); Nominated to US Na- val Academy by Senators Paul Trible and John Warner. JENNIFER ALLEN STAFFORD — Mr. Mrs. Albert M. Stafford, Jr.; Awards — Academic letter bar (10- 11); Business Computer Applications (I I); U.S. History (II); French 111(11); FHA degrees Junior (9), Chapter (11); 2nd place FBLA competition Business Computer Applications (II); Art (8); Jr. Beta (9-10); FHA (9-12); French (9- 11); Sr. Beta (11-12); FBLA (11-12); Regional Governor’s School for the gifted at WCC (II); Summer Scholars Program Clinch Valley College (11). KAREN VICTORIA STROCK — Mr. Mrs. William D. Strock; Awards- French I (9); Earth Science (9); FHA Junior degree (9); 2nd place Career Manual FBLA regional competition (9); French II (10): Algebra II (10); Office Technology (10); English (10); Top 20% in VCTM-VCU statewide Math contest (10); Chemistry (11); U. S. History (II); Business Computer Applications (II); Perfect attendance (11) ; Honor letter bars (9-11); Society of Distinguished American High School Students (11-12); Class secre- tary (9); Jr. Beta vice-president (10); Varsity cheerleader co-captain (II); Sr. Beta secretary (12); FBLA treasurer (12) ; Yearbook editor (12); Varsity basketball captain (12); FHA (8-12); 4- H (8-9); Newspaper (9); Library (9-10); Jr. Beta (9-10); French (9-11); FBLA (9-12); Yearbook (10,12); Science (11); Sr. Beta (11-12); Mountain Empire District Forensics team (11-12); Cheerleader JV(9), Varsity (10-11); Volleyball (9); US Achievement Acad- emy chcerlcading award (9); Basket- ball JV (9-10), Varsity (11-12); Tennis (10-12); Varsity boy’s basketball stat- istician (12); Athletic letters bars (10- 12); Homecoming court (9); Miss Echo 2nd runner-up (9); Snow queen can- didate (9); FBLA regional competition (9-10, 12); Homecoming candidate (II); 1986 Regional Governor’s School for the gifted at WCC (10); 1987 NASA Governor’s School for the gift- ed (11); Homecoming Queen (12). BRIAN EDWARD TOWNLEY — Mr. Mrs. Eddie Townley; Athletic let- ter bar (11-12); Art reporter (9); Art (8- 10); FBLA (8-9,11-12); Basketball (8). JV (9-10), Varsity (11-12). ELIZABETH DORALEA TURNER — Pat Turner; Forensics participant (11- 12); FHA sargeant-at-arms (9); Drama vice-president (12); FHA (8-12); French (9); FBLA (9); Drama (11-12); Art (11); Library (9); Miss Echo can- didate (8), 1st runner-up (12); Home- coming court (9). DONNA NICOLE WARDEN — Jen- nifer Warden; French secre- tary reporter (9-10); 4-H president (11-12); Drama secretary reporter (II); 4-H (8-12); Library (8-12); French (9-11); Jr. Beta (9-10); FBLA (9-11); Drama (11-12); SCA (11); Sr. Beta (11); Volleyball (9-10); Tennis (9- 12); JV basketball (10); Cheerleading (11-12); Athletic letter bar (10-11); Snow queen candidate (11-12); 1st runner-up Homecoming queen (12). PAMELA SUE WRIGHT — Ilene Wright; FFA (9-12); Science (9-10); Art (8); FBLA (11-12); Homecoming court (8); Snow queen candidate (9). Senior Statistics — In memoriam It is sharing and caring, giving and forgiving, Lov- ing and being loved, walking hand in hand, Talking heart to heart, seeing through each other’s eyes. Laughing together, weeping together, praying to- gether, And always trusting and believing And thanking God for each other ... For love that is shared is a Beautiful thing — It enriches the soul and makes the heart sing! Helen Steiner Rice Todd seemed to be the friend to make us laugh and feel his happiness. He was known as “carrot top” and was recognized by his red hair and freck- les. He was a member of the band for three years and played 8th grade basketball. Todd was born on March 27, 1970, and died in an automobile ac- cident on May 12, 1984. A classmate said, “Todd was our friend. His death didn’t change that, it just made us realize what a wonderful friend we had.” Stanley Todd Steffey LEFT: Christie Wolfe receives social studies award from Mr. Robin Thacker. CENTER: Please keep bidding. Ritchie. Susan Remines being sold as Beta slave. RIGHT: Mr. Fred Berner reads certificate of appreciation to him from “film com- pany!” 38 — In Memoriam ABOVE: Brad Dillow, “Wonder what this is for? BELOW: Mark Gusler doing Mrs. Kay Mabe’s dirty work. ABOVE: Mr. Richard Havens conducts stu- BELOW: McGrufT, crime dog. visits ele- dent mock election in November. mentary students. Candids — 39 TOP: Faculty takes part in Halloween cos- tuming— Mr. Roger Thompson, Mrs. Bet- ty Munsey, Mrs. Margie Powers, Mrs. Chris Bird, Mrs. Joyce Cassell, Miss Stephanie Hurt, Mrs. Becky Scott. CENTER: Top win- ners from each classroom K-7. BOTTOM LEFT: Ryan Newberry and Sara King work on math at the computer. BOTTOM RIGHT: Preschoolers and their teachers en- joy dressing up for Halloween. 40 — Candids TOP: Students in pantomime of Rco Speed- BOTTOM LEFT: String trio — Wayne BOTTOM RIGHT: Tonya Smith escorts wagon. Hubble, Jim Britton, Mr. John Wagoner. Gary Blankenship in Mr. Bland contest. Candids — 41 “Just having fun” TOP RIGHT: Maria Foglcsong models an 80's wedding dress during the Miss Echo presentation. CENTER LEFT: Students and sponsors at Orlando Beach on FHA Florida trip (while folks back home were wading a 12- inch snow on April 3) CENTER RIGHT: Brian Hall and Lorin Hanshcw enjoy leisure time at the fair. BOTTOM: The monster bite or being engulfed in one’s work. “’Ain’t misbehaving’, just hav- ing fun.” This could have been a byline for students whether they were working, performing or on school trips. Students and adults found time for fun wherever they were. 42 — Candids To be really “in” a person must wear the latest fashions. Students and faculty perused magazines to learn what’s in vogue and then copied those styles. A fashionable person must always be alert to what’s “hot” and what’s “not”. y I e Fashions Div. Fashions — 43 That certain syle was stone-washed denim Take a pair of denims and beat the color out of it with a rock and you have the current style — stone-washed denim — in all forms of clothing and for both male and female. Also popular with guys were sweaters and sweat- shirts, shorter hair styles and al- ways name brand gym shoes. Girls had similar wardrobes of stone-washed jumpers, skirts, and jeans. Skirt hemlines had dropped to ankle length (often in straight styles with splits in front or back) and were topped with baggy sweat- ers. Matching footwear consisted of pointed toe, laced high top boot- shoe in a variety of colors. Hair- styles were longer in a straight or curly-crimped style called a spiral perm. Name brands were trendy with the newest being “Spud Macken- zie” styles. The total look. ABOVE: Heather Smith. RIGHT: Lana Lindamood. BOTTOM LEFT: Marshall Schocnthal dons popular knit top with stone-washed jeans. BOTTOM CENTER: Stone- washed denim is the fashion rage as shown by Kim Crabtree, Lana Lindamood, Tiffany Bowen and Darci Groseclosc. BOTTOM RIGHT: A variation of “jams is worn by Aaron Newberry. 44 — Fashions school. Student life Div. Student Life — 45 Tolbert and Faulkner selected as county’s beauties Was there really magic in the air? For two young ladies it seemed so, for this was the night for them on March 21, 1987, in Bland’s beau- tifully decorated gym. Thirty-one young ladies between the ages of 13 and 18 donned their loveliest gowns and prettiest smiles to pose forjudg- es and spectators. The occasion was the annual Miss Bland and Senior Miss Bland County beauty pageants, an FHA fund raiser. When asked what their feelings were, contestants replied, “I was so nervous”, “it was exciting”, “I was disappointed”, “relief that it’s over.” The theme “This Could Be the Night” came true for Lisa Tolbert, Miss Bland County, and Rhonda Faulkner, Senior Miss Bland Coun- ty- MC’s for the night were Mr. John Wagoner and Miss Susan Harring- ton. TOP; Lisa Tolbert, Miss Bland County, 1987. BOTTOM LEFT; Sherri Wimmer.Miss Bland County, 1986, crowns the new winner,Lisa Tolbert BOTTOM RIGHT: Quivering nerves are well concealed on these poised contestants, Issis Umbargcr, Karen Strock, Donna Richardson. 46 — Miss Bland County TOP: Pounding hearts and shaking knees arc invisible in these serene contcstants- Tonya Smith, Jenny Umbarger, Christie Wolfe, Sharon Wiley, Patricia Stowers, Sherri Shcwcy. CENTER LEFT: “It’s fun and good experience”,Vicki Sarver. CENT- ER: Jason Hcndren with “You Light Up My Life”. CENTER RIGHT: Rhonda Faulkner, Senior Miss Bland County, 1987. BOTTOM: Rhonda Faulkner, Senior Miss; Tricia Cahill, 1st runner-up (Miss Bland); Lisa Tolbert, Miss Bland; Lana Lindamood, 2nd runner-up (Miss Bland); Tonya Smith, 1st runner-up (Senior Miss); Tina Hounshell, 2nd runner-up (Senior Miss). Senior Miss Bland County — 47 “The Glory of Love” is reflected in the faces of Betty and Bob Munsey. Juniors Roberta Kcglcy, Sarah Newberry, Gerhard Schocnthal and Lana Lindamood present “gifts” to each senior. Junior classmates selected seniors Tammy Haga and Bob Hylton for Queen and King of the Prom. Months of secretive planning bring smiles Strock, Brad Dillow, Vicki Sarver and and “that special Glow” to friends Karen Shannon King. 48 — Prom Months of planning create that perfect night Formula for a perfect night ... One expensive tuxedo — One more expensive formal dress — A special hairdo — Corsage and bou- tonniere to match outfits — Res- ervations at the best restaurant — Tasty refreshments — Favorite songs. Mix the above with one de- lightful couple, sprinkle with ex- citement and romance. Simmer from 5:30 to 12 midnight. Serve with non-alcoholic beverages and safe driving for a perfect ending. Prom committee members start- ed early in the school year to create “the best prom ever.” Secret meet- ings decided theme and decora- tions, “gifts” for seniors, time and place. The 1987 Prom was held on May 23 at Wythe Recreation Cent- er. Highlighting the evening was the crowning of Prom King and Queen. These honors were be- stowed on Bob Hylton and Tammy Haga. Pink, white and lavender streamers looped from the ceiling and enhanced the gazebo. The col- or scheme was also carried out on table decorations and program booklets which depicted the theme “The Glory of Love” on its cover. Soft dreamy music puts prom-goers in a romantic mood while they dance amid the lovely decorations. Prom night brings friends and classmates together to share love, laughter and refresh- ments. Senior gifts bring amusement and surprise when Roberta Kegley presents a “connoisseur certificate” to Mike Morehead. Prom — 49 Candidates are given a walk through time. Seven decades of fashion, dance and song were portrayed on Oc- tober 2 by students and faculty for the annual Miss Echo Day. This culminated two weeks of intensive competition by five young ladies from grades 8-12. After being se- lected by their classmates, they be- gan the yearbook subscription drive and sold a total of 324 books. Karen Strock, yearbook editor, acted as MC with assistance from staff members. Fashions were modeled by FHA members, dances and wrestling were by members of seventh and eighth grades and dra- ma class. Roberta Kegley, Lana Lindamood, and Mr. John Wag- oner brought the past back through song. Candidates received stick pins initialed in cross stitch. Miss Echo also received a jeweled tiara and a banner. As the program neared it’s end, Miss Echo was crowned by Rachel Havens, Miss Echo 1987. The new Miss Echo was Sarah Thompson from the 8th grade who sold 134 yearbooks. During the crowning the cast of performers sang “Moments to Remember.” MISS ECHO 1988 — Sarah Thompson CANDIDATES ESCORTS: Heather Smith (9th), Brian Townlcy, Staci Roseberry (10th), Chip Bird, William Tickle, Sarah Thomp- son(8th), Julie Pauley (11th), Robbie Waddle, Elizabeth Turner (12th), Aaron Newberry. 50 — Miss Echo Fashions through seven decades are modeled by FHA members. Charleston at its best — Peggy Hughes, Margie Powers, Stephanie Meadows, Lana An 80’s favorite song, “The Rose” by Lana Lindamood, Becky Bird. Linda mood. Swingin’ to the 40’s and 50’s music. Amusing “wrestling” antics by Happy Dil- low. Brad Dillow, Rusty Warden, Kevin Fnri Rilrhi Havpns Miss Echo — 51 FRONT ROW: Little Miss winners — Cicncvicvc Blcvins,2nd runncr-up;Crystal Hancock, Lit tic Miss; Jamie Johnston, 1st runner-up. BACK ROW: Junior Miss winners — Crystal Thompson. 1st runner-up; Angelina Garcia, Junior Miss; Samantha Thompson. 2nd runner-up. Finalists of the Little Miss pageant with ushers-Julie Baxley, Crystal Hancock, Genevieve Escort Ritchie Havens talks to Cryst Blevins, Jamie Johnston, Sarah Umbarger. Stiltner to ease her apprehension. 52 — Little Miss Garcia and Hancock win top honors Combing the shops to find the perfect dress at the right price proved to be an exhausting task for parents of Little and Junior Miss contestants. Next, a bewitching hairdo was needed to create an aura of loveliness and enchant- ment. Placed in a setting of pink balloons, 48 little ladies vied for the two titles. The theme, “Only in my Dreams”, was a dream come true for Angelina Garcia and Crys- tal Hancock who captured the ti- tles of Junior Miss and Little Miss. The pageants were sponsored by Bland’s FBLA and Senior Beta or- ganizations. s TOP LEFT: Finalists in the Junior Miss contest — Angelina Garcia, Crystal Thompson, Samantha Thompson. CENTER: Junior Miss parade of beauties. BOTTOM: Little Miss contestants give their best for the judges. Junior Miss — 53 Queens and king earn titles and crowns. “Buy a cupcake”, “empty your change into my can”, and similar phrases were heard from early No- vember to mid-December. Candi- dates from 11 clubs were striving to gain the most pennies and win the titles of Snow King and Queen. This event was a major fund raiser for the FBLA. Each participating club selected a male and female candidate. They collected dona- tions and sold food and other items to stuff their money cans. The final tally bestowed the title on Tony Boksa and April Newber- ry on December 30, 1987. Two weeks later on January 16, 1988, another queen was crowned. Three seniors (Karen Strock, Don- na Warden, Lana Lindamood) vied for the title of homecoming queen along with eight girls from grades 8-1 1 competing for prin- cesses. Selection was by popular vote of the student body. Princess- es were as follows: Holly Warden (8), Sherri Shewcy (9), Amy Haga (10), Tiffany Bowen (II), Donna Warden (12). Top honors went to Karen Strock who was escorted by Shannon King. A dance followed each of the festivities with music provided by Johnny Goins. TOP: Doug Boardwinc, Freda Davis (FHA)-2nd runner-up; Tony Boksa. April Newberry (Yearbook)-Snow King and Queen; Andy Putman, Kim Crablrec (FFA)-lsl runner-up. BOTTOM LEFT: Slow dance is preferred by today’s teens. BOTTOM RIGHT: Rusty Warden's partner has his undivided atten- tion. 54 — Snow King Quccn TOP LEFT — HOMECOMING C OURT. CONTESTANTS A ESC OR TS: Rusty Bird, Hope Pike (8), Shawn Nelson, Holly War- den (8), Randy Dillow, Sherri Shcwcy (9). Mark Guslcr, Sonya Chewning (stand-in for Pam Chewning (9)), Bradley Davis, Amy Haga (10), Sam Simmons, Jenny Umbarger (10). TOP RIGHT: Robbie Waddle, TilTany Bowen (II), Ritchie Havens, Susan Rcmincs (II), Shannon King, Karen Strock (12), Kevin Fore, Donna Warden (12). Robert Lambert, Lana Lindamood (12). CENTER LEFT: Enjoying the “togetherness” of a slow dance. CENTER RIGHT: 1988 Homecoming Queen — Ka- ren Strock. BOTTOM: Painted faces is part of homecoming week — Front Row: Darei Groseclose, Elizabeth Turner, Tiffany Bow- en, Roberta Kcgley. Back Row: Lana Lindamood, Donna Warden, Tonya Smith. Homecoming — 55 Contestants “wiggle” to win top honors If laughter makes a person healthy, then a gym full of people left healthier than they arrived on November 13 (yes, Friday). The occasion was the Mr. Bland con- test sponsored by the athletic de- partment. Twenty-eight contes- tants were from grades 6-12. These young men were uncannily talent- ed for they transformed them- selves from husky muscle-bound males to wily, voluptuous femin- ity. Donning wigs, dresses, make- up and even heels (and a few other curvy necessities), they were es- corted by ladies (in male attire, of course). Some were regal, but all wiggled, twisted and flirted their way to the judges’ hearts. Each had to answer a question which they drew from a box. Once the top ten were chosen, the real fun began. Working in pairs, each was given a hula hoop. Not an easy task at best, but ham- pered by unfamiliar clothing, it be- came impossible for some. Eugene King finally threw up his hands, cast aside the hoop — and just wiggled!! Their next ‘ marathon” was to throw a basketball through the hoop. Sure, that’s easy — but blindfolded?? Leslie Duncan won $10 by succeeding in the shortest time. By the end of all this “talent” the judges had made a decision: 3rd runner-up, Aaron Newberry; 2d runner-up, Joe Putman; 1st run- ner-up, Eugene King; Mr. Bland, Rusty Bird. Each winner received an envelope of cash ranging from $15 to $50. Entertainment was provided by Bland’s string trio, Mr. John Wag- oner, Wayne Hubble and Jim Brit- ton. Several of the escorts also pan- tomimed Reo Speedwagon. MC for the event was Mr. Parley Bry- ant. TOP: Winners and escorts — Kathy Shcwey, Joe Putnam-2d runner-up; Rachel Havens. Aaron Ncwberry-3rd runner-up; Vicki Sarvcr, Rusty Bird-Mr. Bland; Aman- da Pauley, Eugene King-1st runner-up. BOTTOM LEFT: William Tickle ponders over question by MC Parley Bryant and Mr. Jamie Hale. BOTTOM CENTER: Brad- ley Davis gracefully” retrieves his hula hoop. BOTTOM RIGHT: This Hawaiian beauty is David King escorted by Karen Strock. 56 — Mr. Bland grades are the result of proper thought exercise. Academics Div. Academics — 57 Competitive students earn top honors Honors were achieved by putting forth that something extra by stu- dents who really cared. The student must have attained a 95 or better average for a year. The following year if the student had kept that av- erage he she earned bars. This year good grades were not the only way to earn honors. Bland en- tered MACC competition with four teams (English, Math, Science, So- cial Studies). Mountain Academic Competition Conference was spon- sored by VP1 SU and included 15 schools in grades 8-12. Matches were held in Feb. and Mar. at each of the schools with the final match tour- nament at Radford U. in April. Matches were made up of directed questions for the team and toss-up questions for individual members to buzz in for answers. TOP RIGHT: Having a 95+ average for 3 years straight earned a double bar for Gerhard Schoenthal and Karen Strock. TOP LEFT: Single bar honors main- tained a 95+ average for 2 straight years — Joyce Bruce and Jennifer Stafford. BOTTOM: Earning a scholastic letter by attaining a 95+ average for their Freshman year are Front Row: Dale Morehead, Jenny Meadows. Back Row: JoAnn Shewey, Amy Haga. 58 — Honors TOP: Social Studies MACC team gleans in- formation through computer programs — Marshall Schocnthal, Coach Nancy Gamble, Chip Bird, Crystal Bruce, Sarah Umbarger, Eugene King. LEFT: Science MACC team practices with equipment — Front Row: Karen Strock, Maria Foglcsong, Julie Baxley. Back Row: Coach John Wagoner, Dale Morehcad, Heath Moore. Math MACC team during a Wednesday af- ternoon work session — Seated — Gerhard Schoenthal Standing: Sonya Chewning, Susan Remines, Lute Scott, Robbie Brown, Coach Kay Mabe. With a background of Shakespeare’s Romeo Juliet, English MACC team is gathered for searching and working. Seated: Christie Wolfe, Joyce Bruce. Standing: JoAnn Shewey, Sherri Shewey, Eric Faulkner, Coach Janet Faulkner. MACC teams — 59 Emotions ran unchecked during final days Emotions ran unchecked during those final school days of 1986-87. Underclassmen, along with seni- ors, allowed their feelings to show. Tears of joy and big smiles shone on faces who had attained their goals of passing a course, reaching the top grade or the final status of a graduate. Other tears revealed sad- ness because friends were leaving. Anxiety for a perfect performance and exuberance when the last se- nior filed out of the gym for the final time were prevalent during the final senior performance. Awards day revealed outstand- ABOVE: Seniors prepare for their final performance. RIGHT: Eric Strock and Jeff Dodson. Valedictorian Lori Nelson ing scholars in most subjects. Awards consisted of medals, cer- tificates, plaques, letters and bars for scholastic and athletic achieve- ment, perfect attendance and lead- ership. The “teacher of the year” award was again presented to Mr. Fred Beamer by Mr. Fred Beamer. Salulatorian Valerie Stepp 60 — '87 Gradual ion Mr. Fred Beamer presents social studies award to Miracle Mitchcm. TOP: Allison King receives English award from Miss Susan Harrington. BOTTOM: Mrs. Betty Munsey presents Home Ec. award to Freda Davis. Kathy Kidd receives art award from Mrs. Chris Bird. Awards — 61 New math course is added to the curriculum Experience with math on the computer and then calculus was added to the curriculum as a bonus to the new graduation require- ments. Enrollment also increased in the physics class due to the new requirements. New to the staff was biology teacher Mr. William Hale. TOP: Mr. Rich Hankins works with David Chandler and Brent Davis. CENTER LEFT: E=?????? Mr. Tommy Bird. CENTER RIGHT: Janet Millirons. Doug Boardwine, Vickie Sarver, Sonya Carroll. BOTTOM LEFT: Delving into the intricacies of math. BOTTOM RIGHT: Teacher’s pet! Jim Brit- ton, Mrs. Kay Mabc. 62 — Ma� h TOP: Locating the parts of an earthworm — Randy Townley, Chad Thompson, Kevin Lindamood, Tony Boksa, Mr. Barry Guthrie, Dale Morehcad. CENTER LEFT: Experiments are fun but spare the goggles! Becky Bird, Stephanie Meadows, Hope Pike. CENTER RIGHT: Mr. John Wagoner checks student setup. BOTTOM: Hale’s Angels”! Mr. William Hale's biology class. Doug Board wine, Todd Morehcad, Allan Newberry, Trcsila Sink, Heath Moore, Randy Dillow. Science — 63 TOP LEFT: Michael Paul McPeak checking out the book fair. TOP RIGHT: Roberta Kegley makes wise use of her time. CENT- ER: Test time for senior English. Sarah Newberry, Buzz Townley, Lana Lindamood. Karen Strock, Gerhard Schocnthal, Robert Lambert. Roberta Kegley, Ritchie Havens. BOTTOM: Takes one in every class — Robbie Waddle in French class. 64 — Languages Public speaking becomes part of many classes to perfect the art of communication Learning the art of “the perfect speech” was not an easy task. Lan- guage not only covered grammar and literature in English but also French. Secondary students were re- quired to research controversial subjects and present the informa- tion to their classmates to fulfill public speaking SOL. French stu- dents had to prepare conversations and present these before their classmates in correct French form. Elementary reading class taught students the art of communica- tion. New to the English department this year was Mrs. Peggy Hughes. TOP: Book fairs are held twice a year to encourage children to read. These students from Mrs. Barbara Justice’s lst 2nd grade arc being selective in their choices. CENT- ER: Mrs. Chris Bird’s 8th grade English students are exposed to new forms and au- thors of literature. BOTTOM: With the ad- vent of computer program “Crossword Magic , Mrs. Janet Faulkner's junior Eng- lish class often pore over crossword puzzles. Languages — 65 Reliving history gave a greater appreciation of Our world. I aot inaiing Horie� urn! eventu unfolded before nut ese a we learned about out htstorieal pant and the tnen and wnmen who ' ated it Reliving the hevee oftat tie and «at ea o � � a greater ap preetaiton ot the world tn whteh we live. ttw KMMth tnv aotmv mr m, ,1. .. i r-� «t mvo twt� e taoni. amt m� � ♦vWt tfrvvttr- u thft hWv ta vwtl wvtdK Curriculum becomes more structured. Comics in the classroom? What better way to learn art forms. Stu- dents also did research on the mas- ter artists for art history. Physical education saw drastic changes in the curriculum with gym suits and dressing out being hard-nosed requirements. Struc- tured exercises were a part of each class and various games were in- corporated for fun and fitness. TOP: Drama class working on plans for next production. BOTTOM LEFT: Bobby Boardwinc works on art assignment. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Art students use comic strips in classwork. 68 — Fine arts TOP: Fifth graders prefer physical educa- tion outside. CENTER LEFT: Active 2d graders enjoy gym time. CENTER RIGHT: Students get into a game of crab soccer. BOTTOM: Exercise included relays of the crab walk. Physical education — 69 Vocational choices make up almost 1 4 of the total curriculum Comprising nearly 1 4 of the to- tal curriculum vocational choices were varied. Students could choose classes in agriculture, business, home living or work study. TOP: Rusty Meadows. Larry Lafferty, Mi- TOP: Crystal Bruce prepares funnel cakes. year home cc. students on making funnel chacl Dillow. BOTTOM: Sammy Simmons, BOTTOM: Mrs. Betty Munsey instructs 1st cakes. ICT student, working at Brown-Boveri, Inc. 70 — Vocational TOP: Shop work — Randy Dillow, Lorin Hanshcw, Bradley Davis, Mr. Bill Crabtree, Shannon King. BOTTOM LEFT: Blowing up balloons seems a strange lesson for agriculture! 1st year ag. class. ABOVE: ICT students Scott Lambert, Jon Melvin with another Brown-Boveri worker. Vocational — 71 TOP: Donna Warden finds intense concen- tration is necessary for automated account- ing. CENTER LEFT: Mike Hounshell puzzles over the intricacies of word processing. CENTER RIGHT: Business computer ap- plications students struggle with instruc- tions to assemble computer dcsks-Shannon King, Brian Hall, Kevin Fore, Billy Burton. BOTTOM LEFT: Expertise on touch cal- culator — Angel Wood in Office Technol- ogy. BOTTOM RIGHT: These typewriting stu- dents have no problem with “hand watch- ing FRONT: Bobbi Jo Chestnutt, Tina Brown, Pam Chewning. BACK: Allison King, Sandy Mitchell, Patricia Austin. 72 — Vocational Organizations Div. Organizations — 73 Grade levels change TOP — JR. BETA OFFICERS: Clinton Kcglcy, reporter; Rusty Bird, president; Patrick Smith, vice-president; Mrs. Nancy Gamble, sponsor; Tina Brown, secretary. CENTER: Members receive certificates and pins. Tina Johnston, Mrs.Nancy Gamble. BOTTOM — FRONT ROW: Rusty Bird, Clinton Kegley, Amanda Harden, Dixie Bruce, Crystal Tibbs. 2ND ROW: Patrick Smith, Marshall Schoenthal, Heather Smith. Sherri Shewey, Tina Brown, Jen- nifer Simms. 3RD ROW: William Tickle, Miracle Mitchcm, Tina Johnston, Alison King, Katie Tibbs. BACK ROW: Lute Scott, Eric Faulkner, Robbie Brown, Eugene King, David Strock, Jay Meadows. Based on 8th grade academics, grade average must have been 90 or above to be eligible for Jr. Beta. They provided services to the school and community and a trip to Barter Theatre culminated the year. Sophomores were again admit- ted to Senior Beta. Grade average of 90 or above was required for eligibility and for continued mem- bership. Betas proudly hailed state president, Gerhard Schoenthal, as a member and local president. Ex- tensive work preparing talent and scrapbook for the spring conven- tion kept members on their toes. 74 — Jr. Beta TOP LEFT: Tonya Smith prepares to be sold at the Beta auction. TOP CENTER: Chad Thompson shows his humility to prove a good selection at the auction. TOP RIGHT — BETA OFFICERS — Gerhard Schocnthal, president. 2ND ROW: Sarah Newberry, treasurer; Karen Strock, secre- tary; Roberta Kegley. vice-president. BACK: Mrs. Janet Faulkner, sponsor. TOP RIGHT BOTTOM: Beta concession-Chip Bird, Robbie Waddle, Donna Warden. BOTTOM LEFT — FRONT ROW: Maria Foglcsong, Joyce Bruce, Donna Warden, Lana Lindamood, Jeny Meadows, Mary Echols, Tonya Smith. 2ND ROW: Tonya Looney, Rachel Havens, JoAnn Shewey, Shannon McGrady, Sonya Chewning, Susan Remines, Amy Haga. 3RD ROW: Karen Strock, Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley, Tony Boksa, Alan Cassell, Robbie Waddle. BACK ROW: Robert Lambert, Chip Bird, Chad Thompson, Gerhard Schocnthal, Dale Morehcad, Jennifer Stafford. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Sonya Chewning, “It can't be that bad!” % Senior Beta — 75 Forensics wins for 2d year Winners — YES! From an eight school competition Bland's success was overwhelming with five lst- place winners. For the second year. Bland captured the District Foren- sics win. First and second place competed at the regional level on March 12. First place winners were Robert Lambert (Boys’Originial Oratory), Chip Bird (Boys’ Prose Reading), Lana Lindamood (Serious Dramatic Interpretation), Sarah Newberry (Girls’ Original Oratory), Roberta Kegley (Girls’ Extemporaneous Speaking). Oth- ers were Gerhard Schoenthal (2) (Boys’ Extemporaneous Speaking), Darei Groseclose (3)(Girls’ Prose Reading), Elizabeth Turner (3) (Humorous Dramatic Interpreta- tion). SCA candidates plastered the halls with messages of why you should vote for each of them. This campaigning culminated in speeches via the inter-corn on No- vember 20, 1987. Ballot voting fol- lowed with honors going to Dale Morehead, president; Andy Putman, vice-president; Tiffany Bowen, secretary; Shannon King, treasurer; Jenny Meadows, report- er. Lana Lindamood receives congratulations from Mr. Fred Beamcr on her district win in drama. CENTER: FORENSICS TEAM-Front Row: Darci Groseclose, Tonya Smith. Lana Lindamood. Elizabeth Turner, Roberta Kegley, Sarah Newberry, Karen Strode Back Row: Marshall Schoenthal. Chip Bird. Robert Lambert. Not pictured — Gerhard Schoenthal. BOTTOM: DISTRICT COM- PETITION team and helpers-Front Row: Barbara Meadows. Hope Pike, Heather Smith. Becky Bird, Sarah Thompson. Tonya Smith, Stephanie Meadows, Donna Warden. Vicki Sarver, Elizabeth Turner, Darci Groseclose, Lana Lindamood, Roberta Kegley, Karen Strock, Sarah Newberry. Sonya Carroll. Clint Kegley, Rusty Bird. Mrs. Christine Bird, advisor. Back Row: Robert Lambert, Aaron Newberry. Kevin Fore, Tiffany Bowen, Shannon King. Andy Putman. Chip Bird, Gerhard Schoenthal, Marshall Schoenthal. 76 — Forensics TOP LEFT: -SCA council-Front Row: Jenny Meadows (reporter), Becky Bird, Lana Lindamood. 2nd Row: Julie Baxley, Miracle Mitchcm, Donna Wiley. 3rd Row: Roberta Keglcy, Tonya Looney, Dale Morehead (president). Back Row: Andy Putman (vice- president), Tiffany Bowen (secretary), Kim Crabtree, Mr. John Wagoner, sponsor. TOP RIGHT: Santa (Leslie Duncan) distributes candy and students scramble to retrieve it. CENTER LEFT: This campaign speech was a winner for Dale Morehead who won the race for SCA president. CENTER: SCA pro- gram-Santa talks to Pee Wee Blankenship about his Christmas list. BOTTOM: Last minute jitters before facing the intcr-com with SCA campaign speeches. Andy Putman, Lana Lindamood, Shannon King, Dale Morehead. SCA —77 Projects kept organizations busy The safety patrol was in charge of getting the small bundles to and from their buses safely. This was an honor bestowed upon the mem- bers of the 7th grade class. They were always under strict supervi- sion by their headmasters, Mrs. Margie Powers and Mrs. Vickie Ogle. A rewarding trip to Wil- liamsburg made all their efforts worth while. FBLA kept busy throughout the year. The Little Miss and Junior Miss contest, the Snow Queen and King dance, pizza parties, and many other projects were only a few milestones the members had to overcome. They dedicated long hours of hard work for regional competition in hopes of advancing to state competition and a trip away from home for a weekend. Our FBLA chapter has been an honor chapter since 1979, when it was first formed and has been a Gold Seal Chapter since 1980. Once again, FBLA hopes to be awarded with these honors. TOP: Safely patrol officers — Bndgette Penley, president; Joe Putman, vice- president; Cindy Justice, secretary; Nathan Romano, reporter. CENTER: 7th grade of- ficers — Stephanie Goins, president; Lori Compton, vice-president; Shcree Burton, secretary; Rebecca Mallory, treasurer. BOTTOM — FRONT ROW: Bridgette Penley, Douglas Wiley, Eric Martin, Chris- ty Wellman, Tina Kimbcrlin, Robert Sex- ton, Kevin Pauley. 2ND ROW: Matthew Newberry, Pam Harden, Molly Richard- son, Cindy Justice, Lori Compton, Nathan Romano, John Reed. 3RD ROW: Rachel Davis., Kathy Shewey. Marie Wyatt, Mary Margaret Gibson, Shcree Burton, Lelia Paciga. BACK ROW: Travis Simmons, Joe Putman, Crystal Thompson, Stephanie Goins, sponsors Mrs. Margie Powers and Mrs. Vicki Ogle, Stacy Tibbs. 78 — Safely Patrol TOP: FBLA members sign a get well card for Mrs. Kegley. CENTER — FBLA OF- FICERS: Sarah Newberry, president; Christie Wolfe, vice-president; Chip Bird, secretary, Karen Strock, treasurer, JoAnn Shewey, reporter, Roberta Kegley, parlia- mentarian; Tony Boksa, historian; Mrs. Jessie Kegley, sponsor. BOTTOM — FRONT ROW: Sarah Umbarger. Crystal Tibbs, Amanda Harden. Barbara Meadows, Angel Wood, Sarah Thompson. Tina Brown, Hope Pike. 2ND ROW: Heather Smith, Shcm Shewey, Jennifer Simms, Ju- lie Baxley, Sonya Carroll, Angela Atwell, Rachel Havens, Donna Lambert. 3RD ROW: Tracy Repass, Amanda Pauley. Ma- ry Echols, Vicki Sarver, Sarah Newberry, Roberta Kegley, Eric Faulkner, Robbie Brown. 4TH ROW: JoAnn Shewey, Aaron Newberry, Brian Townley, Shannon King. Kim Crabtree, Karen Strock, Tony Boksa, Chris Dillow. BACK ROW Ritchie Ha- vens, Chip Bird, Darci Grosedose, Mike HounshelLAndy Putman, Jerome Mead- ows, Dale Morehead. FBLA — 7 FFA JUDGING TEAM — 2nd place win- ners: David C handler, Billy Burton, Dale Morchcad. Front — John Michael Mus- tard-1st place overall trophy winner. FFA OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Shan- non King, sentinel; Jon Melvin, 1st vice- president; Billy Burton, president; 2ND ROW: Kim Crabtree, secretary; Steven King, treasurer; Lorin Hanshew, reporter. BACK ROW: Mr. Bill Crabtree, sponsor; David Strock, 2nd vice-president. 2ND-5TI YEAR MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: J.R. Harris, Brandon Farlow, John Thompson, Tony Boksa, David Chandler, John Simmons, Scott Tickle. 2ND ROW: Jason Ramsey, Duane Compton, Travis Munsey, Brian Farlow, Jamie Asbury, Brad Havens, Tim Clemons. 3RD ROW: Shan- non King, Kim Crabtree, Andy Putman, Brad Davis, Dale Morchcad. Darrel Wright. 4TH ROW: Rusty Havens, Randy Dillow, David Strock, Mark Gusler, John Mustard, Barry Fulford. 577 ROW: Sam- my Simmons, Billy Burton, Randy Townlcy, Jon Melvin, Lorin Hanshew, Steven King. BACK ROW: Ronnie King, Dayton Morchcad, John Stafford, Stacy Bruce. 1ST YEAR MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Scott Lafferty, Jason Hall, Travis Morehead, Thomas Nunley, Roger Blankenship, Greg Boksa, Tommy Wolfe. 2ND ROW: Jcb Barker, Danny Morchcad, Michael Dillow, Zachary Burton, Rusty Meadows, Robert Davis. BACK ROW: Ja- son Gusler, Scott Gusler, Charlie Thomp- son, Robbie Taylor, Jimmy Duncan, Mat- thew Morchcad. 80 — FFA ART OFFICERS: Freda Davis, president; Julie Pauley, vice-president; Pam Dillow, secretary; Patricia Nelson, treasurer, Mrs. Peggy Hughes, sponsor; Ronnie King, re- porter. CENTER-ART MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Tammy Swanson, Amanda Baxley, Pam Dillow, Patricia Nelson, Freda Davis. 2ND ROW: Mark Gusler, Shawn Wilcoxen. Julie Pauley, Sarah Newberry, Angela Atwell. 3RD ROW: Mike Sage, Angela Dal- ton, Donna Wiley, Tommy Wolfe 4TH ROW: Brian Fore, Brian Farlow, Jim Brit- ton, Larry Laffcrty. BACK ROW: Ellis Wade, Wayne Hubble, Kevin Lindamood, Ronnie King. TOP: Art members work with cartoons dur- ing class — Brian Farlow, Pam Dillow, Freda Davis, Patricia Nelson. Art — 81 FllA OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: April Newberry, reporter; Janet Millirons, president; Joyce Bruce. 2nd vice-president. 2ND ROW': Amy Haga. corresponding secretary; JoAnn Shewcy, 1st vi- ce-president; Freda Davis, treas- urer. RACK ROW: Sandy Mitch- ell and Dusty King, sargenls-at- arms; Darci Groscclosc, record- ing secretary; Pam Dillow, chap- lain. 3RD, 4TH, 5TH YEAR MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Jennifer Stafford, Maria Foglesong, Vicki French. Janet Millirons, Pam Dillow. Freda Davis, Angela Atwell, Lana Lindamood, Darci Groscclosc. 2ND ROW: Amanda Pauley, Joyce Bruce. Amanda Baxley, Patricia Nelson, Amy Haga. Jenny Umbarger, Rachel Havens. RACK ROW: JoAnn Shewey, April Newberry, Dusty King, Sandy Mitchell, Pa- tricia Austin, Becky Winesett. 2ND YEAR MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Patricia Stowers, Crystal Tibbs, Amanda Harden, Barbara Meadows, Dixie Bruce. 2ND ROW: Tracy Rcpass, Allison King, Miracle Mitchem. Tina Johnston. 3RD ROW: Michelle Spangler, Rita Hamblin. 4TH ROW: Wayne Colley, Samantha Wad- dle. Jennifer Simms, Julie Baxley. RACK ROW: Pam Chcwning, Heather Smith, Tina Brown, Pam Wright. 1ST YEAR MEMBERS FRONT ROW: Ka- tie Tibbs, Crystal Bruce, Sarah Umbarger, Tina Hounshcll, Becky Bird, Sarah Thomp- son, Stephanie Meadows, Hope Pike. 2ND ROW: Cindy Blevins, Ginger Dillow, Stephanie DeHart. Tresila Sink, Holly War- den. Tonya Ferguson. RACK ROW: Brent Davis, Scott Lambert, Heather Olingcr, Ju- lie Overbaugh. Kandi Farley, Julie Strock, Angela Dalton. 82 — FHA Learning working benefits many students. VIC A OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Sam- my Simmons, secretary; Becky Brewster, vice-president; Jon Melvin, president. BACK ROW: Scott Lambert, treasurer; Wayne Colley, parliamentarian; Kevin Wright, reporter. Mr. Lee Ross, executive director, visits ICT classroom with Jon Melvin, Becky Brewster and Wayne Colley. Mrs. Carolyn Banc has super- vised the Industrial Cooperative Training program since its induc- tion in 1978. These students also belong to the VICA club. The spring of 1987 found FHA members, friends, relatives and chaperons on the beaches of Flor- ida while Bland citizens were bat- tling a 12” snow on April 3. FHA’s return trip had to be rerouted be- cause of the snow. VICA MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Sam- my Simmons, Becky Brewster, Jon Melvin. BACK ROW: Scott Lambert, Jim Colley, Mrs. Carolyn Bane, sponsor, Kevin Wright. Not pictured Wayne Colley. VICA — 83 New publishers wrought dramatic changes for both publications. “Another deadline already?” Stu- dents felt they occurred too often in both yearbook and newspaper. The yearbook staff started off with the advertising drive in both Wytheville and Bland. They then started having workshops after school to decide on the cover and to work on pages due. They held the annual Miss Echo pro- gram to honor the student who sold the most yearbook subscriptions. The yearbook staff changed publish- ers so everything was new. An IBM PC XT was part of the package deal and all copy had to be submitted on disks thus making deadline dates hectic. The staff included one senior, two juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. The newspaper staff had 28 mem- bers with sponsors Mrs. Sandy Harman and Mrs. Chris Bird. The paper featured advertising from dif- ferent companies around Bland. For the first time the paper contained horoscopes and pictures and was done by a commercial printer, WordsPrint of Wytheville. TOP LEFT: Karen Strock plans page layout, cropping and marking piclurcs. TOP RIGHT: Senior Editor Karen Strock and Junior Associate Editor Sonya Chewning select class pictures for page layouts. BOT- TOM: Staff members enjoy and compare pictures as they prepare layout — Tonya Smith. Amy Haga. Pam Chewning, April Newberry, Lana Lindamood, Sherri Shewcy. Not pictured. Tony Boksa. 84 — Yearbook TOP: Julie Strock delivers first edition of '87-'88 newspaper to Becky Winesett. Mr. Robin Thacker is amused by front page article. CENTER: Organizational meeting of news- paper under sponsors Mrs. Chris Bird and Mrs. Sandy Harman. BOTTOM LEFT — Newspaper Staff — Front Row: Stephanie Meadows, Sarah Thompson, Becky Bird, Hope Pike, Elizabeth Turner, Tonya Fer- guson, Robert Lambert, Darci Groseclosc. 2nd Row: Ginger Dillow, Sarah Umbargcr, Angel Wood, Crystal Tibbs, Tina Houn- shell. Holly Warden, Sonya Carroll. 3rd Row: Rusty Bird, Donna Warden, Vicki Sarver, Lana Lindamood, Barbara Mead- ows, Tiffany Bowen. Back Row: Aaron Newberry, Brad Dillow, Shannon King, Andy Putman, Randy Dillow, Kevin Fore, Chip Bird. BOTTOM RIGHT: Researching and planning a name change from The Hill- top News to The Rocket Review. Newspaper — 85 Trips were earned in spite of the weather. On one of the windiest days of the year the French club held a car wash to raise money for their trip to New York. They also sold raffle tickets for free video rentals and an AM FM walkman and sold pizzas. Plans were to visit the Statue of Liberty, two Broadway shows. Ra- dio City Music Hall and the fa- mous Tavern on the Green Res- taurant. Posters were the order of the day for the Library club’s chief fund raiser with a monetary award to the top seller. This was won by Tina Hounshell. Book fairs were another successful money maker. In the spring a date was set, pizzas ordered, and a work session was on, combining pleasure and “drudgery.” In May, club mem- bers took a field trip to Radford University touring the library and campus. TOP: The class most teachers only dream of! This cake was a source of pleasure to French HI during their Christmas party. FRONT ROW: Sarah Strock, Tiffany Bow- en, Tonya Smith. BACK ROW Miss Diane Rowe, Robbie Waddle, Julie Pauley, Sonya Chewning, Christie Wolfe, Robert Lam- bert, Susan Remines, JoAnn Shcwey. CENTER — FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS: Julie Pauley, president; Robert Lambert, vice-president; Sarah Strock, secretary; Sonya Chewning, treasurer; Ms Diane Rowe, sponsor. BOTTOM — FRONT ROW: Rusty Bird, Clint Keglcy, Christie Wolfe, Sarah Strock, Julie Pauley. 2ND ROW: Tonya Smith, Amy Haga, Marshall Schoenlhal, Sonya Chewning, April Newberry. 3RD ROW: Heather Smith, Sherri Shewey, Pam Chewning, Samantha Waddle, Tonya Looney. 4TH ROW: Pat- rick Smith, Tiffany Bowen, Susan Rcmines, Julie Baxley, Mary Echols. 5TH ROW: JoAnn Shewey, Jenny Meadows, Tresila Sink. 6TH ROW: Eugene King, William Tickle, David King, Robbie Waddle. BACK ROW: Chad Thompson, Dale Morehead, Robert Lambert, Aaron Newberry. 86 — French Club TOP LEFT: Elementary students browse during book fair. Sherri Blankenship and Samantha Thompson. TOP RIGHT: Tonya Smith makes valuable use of free time by helping get books ready for the shelves. CENTER — LIBRARY OFFICERS: Lana Lindamood, president; Brad Dillow, vice- president; Tiffany Bowen, secretary; Vicki Sarver, treasurer; Andy Putman, reporter. BOTTOM — FRONT ROW: Tonya Loon- ey, April Newberry. Jo Ann Shewey. 2ND ROW: Tina Hounshell, Sarah Thompson. Stephanie Meadows, Holly Warden, Tina Brown, Hope Pike, Heather Smith. 3RD ROW: Doug Board wine, Darci Groseclose, Tiffany Bowen, Amy Haga, Andy Putman, Brad Dillow, Shannon King. BACK ROW: Becky Bird, Sarah Umbargcr, Donna War- den, Tonya Smith, Christie Wolfe, Joyce Bruce, Lana Lindamood, Vicki Sarver, Ju- lie Pauley. Library — 87 TOP: Before school and at lunch time cou- ples sit together to converse and study. CENTER LEFT: Yes, Ritchie, you do have enough hair for ponytails. Mrs. Kay Mabe and Ritchie Havens. CENTER: Mrs. Chris Bird and Mrs. Sandy Harman. CENTER RIGHT: Lorin Hanshew and Billy Burton try to beat the computer. BOTTOM: Senior booth during the fair — Mrs. Carolyn Bane, Angela Atwell, Ritchie Havens, Andy Putman, Jennifer Stafford. support no� !! ?8 HOI roRl DOCS 88 — Candid terest in all local events. county Community Life Div. Community Life — 89 TOP LEFT: Mcchanicsburg United Meth- odist Charge enroute to Camp Wesley Woods, Tenn. TOP RIGHT: A cowboy and his gun are never parted-Anthony Newber- ry. CENTER LEFT: Ruritans at collection booth for the fair. CENTER RIGHT: FFA annual student-parent banquet. BOTTOM LEFT: Ben and Trenton Meadows and Stephanie Kelley at Lord’s Acre sale. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Bingo booth at the fair. 90 — Community Life TOP: Food sale at the Lord's Acre sale. CENTER LEFT: Repentance Mike Jack- son?? CENTER RIGHT: Kathy Havens, Jane Hall, in PTA service. BOTTOM: Con- nie Puckett shares lunchtime with her son Heath during National School Lunch Week. Community Life — 91 A close-knit community works and plays together. Beautiful surroundings where neighbor knows and cares about neighbor abound in Bland County. People work together in civic af- fairs, church and school to im- prove the county. Joining together in play they encourage adult sports, music sessions, camping and eating. Many community people were the product of Bland’s education system and they continue to attend and support the system that gave them opportunity. TOP LEFT: Patsy Muncy in PTA service. TOP RIGHT: Rumor is that this ugly, tat- tered creature is head honcho in the clerk’s office. CENTER LEFT: One of many homecomings throughout the county. CENTER RIGHT: Friendly folk reminisce at Central’s homecoming. BOTTOM: Local citizens form string band. 92 — Community Life TOP LEFT: Cicero Havens competes in BOTTOM: New to the county are these tractor contest at the fair. TOP RIGHT: llamas with proud owners Carolyn and Bob Assisting at baseball games is Skip Dillow. Banc. Communily Life — 93 TOP: First graders arc taught bus safety by Mrs. Susie Meadows. CENTER LEFT: Mrs. Carol Blankenship of Brown Boveri, Inc. speaks to business students on correct job application and interview procedures. CENTER RIGHT: Meeting of the spiritual minds at Central's homecoming — Rev. Billie Mustard, Mrs. Marie Neal, Rev. Wiley Neal. Rev. Mike Jackson. BOTTOM: Friends get together during county fair. 94 — (anil uls Athletic activities provide the flavoring for the “cake” and bind students to students and to the community. Sports fans are sup- portive of the teams even in off years. Sports Div-Sporis — 95 Discipline and precision necessary for squad. Summer gymnastic classes laid the foundation for perfecting cart- wheels, splits, human pyramids and formations. Discipline and weekly practices created an atmo- sphere of teamwork to produce a successful year in leading school spirit and Rocket support. Eight girls from grades 9-12 comprised the 87-88 squad. Mrs. Peggy Hughes served as sponsor, a time-consuming, often exasperat- ing, but enjoyable task. TOP — CHEERLEADERS-BOTTOM ROW: Tonya Smith. Lana Lindamood (captain), Donna Lambert. TOP ROW: Amy Haga, Susan Routines, Heather Smith. Tiffany Bowen (co-captain), Donna War- den. BOTTON CENTER: Squad lends en- couragement to basketball teams. BOTTOM RIGHT: Hello pyramid introduction to visiing squad. 96 — ('hccrlcadcrs LEFT: Samantha Waddle gets over her op- ponent. ABOVE: Kim Crabtree goes above Rocky Gap. ABOVE: Sarah Strock and hands every- where. Candids — 97 TOP LEFT: Robbie Waddle. TOP RIGHT: Pitcher Brian Duncan. CENTER: Leslie Duncan 1987 BASEBALL TEAM — Front Row: Er- ic St rock, Robbie Waddle, Michael Fanning, Bobby Epperson, Scott Lambert, Wayne Da- vis. Kevin Cox. Back Row: Manager Rusty Warden, Chip Bird, Gary Blankenship, Jeff Dodson. Randy Dillow, Sammy Simmons. Leslie Duncan, Anthony Cox, Brian Dun- can. 98 — Baseball Expectations are for stronger teamwork. Underclassmen made up the majority of both baseball and ten- nis teams in 1987. Only five mem- bers were seniors so the ’88 teams should have more experience and stronger teamwork. Baseball games were played at the Bastian field and the team was coached by Mr. Gary Collins. Coach for girl’s tennis was Mr. Robin Thacker. TOP-1987 TENNIS TEAM: Mr. Robin Thacker, coach, Jenny Meadows, Becky Winesett, Julie Pauley, Kim Crabtree, Sa- rah Strock, Karen Strock, Roberta Kegley, Sarah Newberry, Tammi Haga. CENTER: Doubles with Sarah Strock and Sarah Newberry. BOTTOM LEFT: Roberta Kegley BOTTOM CENTER: Doubles Kim Crabtree and Tammi Haga. BOTTOM RIGHT: It would seem Jenny Meadows has a choice of which ball to return! Tennis — 99 A rough start worsened with injuries. A rough start, small numbers and injuries cost the 1987 Rock- ettes a winning season. Sarah Strock sustained a sprained foot and Sarah Thompson suffered a broken foot and was on crutches for the remainder of the season. The varsity team of only seven consisted of one senior, three jun- iors and three sophomores. Junior varsity had three freshmen and five 8th graders. Both teams were coached by Mr. Geoffrey Fanning, currently a se- nior at Bluefield State College. Girl's Varsity Basketball Bland Opponent 37 Ft. Chiswcll 70 35 Shawsvillc 64 35 Rocky Gap 40 39 Fries 23 23 Independence 66 38 Rural Retreat 46 17 Floyd County 69 20 Galax 62 24 Auburn 50 25 Mt. Rogers 29 13 Ft. Chiswcll 58 24 Shawsvillc 59 33 Rocky Gap 46 31 Fries 23 26 Independence 60 32 Rural Retreat 56 27 Floyd County 49 20 Galax 50 31 Auburn 58 46 Mt. Rogers 28 33 Independence 51 W ins-3 Losses-18 TOP LEFT: Sarah Strock manouvers the ball down court TOP RIGHT: Kim Crab- tree goes for a goal against tough oppo- sition. CENTER LEFT: Karen Strock (the only senior) faces intense Rocky Gap de- fense. CENTER RIGHT: Rachel Havens and Samantha Waddle battle Rocky Gap for a rebound. BOTTOM — VARSITY TEAM: Samantha Waddle, Sarah Strock, Karen Strock, Rachel Havens, Susan Remines, Amy Haga. 100 — Girl’s varsity basketball Girl’s Basketball-Junior Varsity Bland Opponent 14 Ft. Chiswcll 44 14 Shawsville 33 20 Rocky Gap 18 15 Fries 32 18 Independence 44 07 Rural Retreat 33 10 Floyd County 22 15 Galax 45 13 Auburn 23 07 Mt. Rogers 37 17 Ft. Chiswcll 42 11 Shawsville 33 07 Rocky Gap 37 06 Fries 21 10 Independence 26 22 Rural Retreat 35 12 Floyd County 28 05 Galax 32 15 Auburn 40 20 Mt. Rogers 19 Wins — 2 Losses — 18 TOP LEFT: Several attempts by the referee to untangle the net failed, but Brian Farlow boosts Rusty Bird to get the job done. Tina Brown in the background. TOP RIGHT: Julie Strock lobs a high pass to teammate. CENTER: The battle of the boards — Hope Pike (44), Tina Brown (42), Julie Strock, Amanda Harden (40). BOTTOM — JV team: Becky Bird, Sarah Thompson, Tina Brown, Hope Pike, Julie Strock, Amanda Harden, Stephanie Meadows. Girl’s JV Basketball — 101 The season of the Rockets! After a disappointing season last year, the varsity Rockets fought hard to become one of the top two teams in the Mt. Empire district. Coach Rich Hankins led the team to the tournaments with the hopes of bringing home the title and a place in the Region C tourna- ments. Senior Ritchie Havens reached his 1000 career point mark against county rivals Rocky Gap. The eight graduating seniors will be missed next season. The JV kept their winning re- cord alive by becoming 1st in the district for the second consecutive year. Even though they were a young team, they proved to be stiff competition for the other top teams in the district. CENTER LEFT: Leslie Duncan makes it count in spite of attempted blocks. CENT- ER RIGHT: Brian's Twin Brian Townley said it was like looking in a mirror against this Galax guard. BOTTOM : Leslie Dun- can and Ritchie Havens lend support while Mike Hounshcll puts us a good block. VARSITY SCOREBOARD Bland Opponent 75 Independence 49 75 Ft. Chiswell 66 76 Shawsville 64 76 Galax 68 71 Fries 47 87 Rocky Gap 68 74 Auburn 62 93 Mt. Rogers 86 76 Floyd Co. 73 72 Independence 58 2 Ft. Chiswell (forfeit) 0 77 Rural Retreat 65 80 Shawsville 54 59 Galax 62 83 Fries 48 74 Rocky Gap 53 64 Rural Retreat 73 70 Auburn 90 92 Mt. Rogers 64 84 Floyd Co. 87 WON-16 LOST-4 TOP — BOY'S VARSITY BASKETBALL: Manager. Rusty Warden, Robbie Waddle, Aaron Newberry. Ritchie Havens. Leslie Duncan, Gary Blankenship, Mark Gusler, Kevin Fore, Billy Burton, Mike Hounshcll, Chip Bird, Robert Lambert, Andy Putman, Randy Dillow, Michael Fanning. Brian Townley. Kneeling — Coach Rich Hankins. 102 — Boys' Varsity Basketball CENTER: Jay Meadows. Brad Havens (12) and Travis Munscy (20) create problems for the aggressive Galax maroons. BOTTOM LEFT: DAvid King is very protective of the ball against tough Galax defense. BOTTOM RIGHT: Patrick Smith (34) puts up a sure two points. David King (22) is ready to spring a rebound. TOP — BOY’S JV BASKETBALL: Coach Larry Thacker, Marshall Schocnthal, Clin- ton Kcgley. Travis Munsey. William Tickle, David King, Patrick Smith, Chad Thomp- son, Brian Fore, Brian Hall, Brian Farlow, Brad Havens, John Mustard, Jay Meadows, Rusty Bird, Chris Dillow, (manager). JV SCOREBOARD Bland Opponent 52 Independence 23 56 Ft. Chiswell 49 45 Shawsville 48 50 Galax 38 45 Fries 34 54 Rocky Gap 46 67 Auburn 38 58 Mt. Rogers 28 43 Floyd Co. 39 39 Independence 36 47 Ft. Chiswell 42 50 Rural Retreat 57 56 Shawsville 34 51 Galax 44 58 Fries 29 50 Rocky Gap 42 62 Rural Retreat 59 2 Auburn (forfeit) 0 58 Mt. Rogers 32 49 Floyd Co. 53 WON-17 LOST-3 Boys' JV Basketball — 103 A har act to follow did not phase the scrappy 8th grade team. This 8th grade squad had a hard act to follow behind the 16-0 sea- son of the previous year. But these scrappy youngsters worked faith- fully to create a good record. After falling flat in their first game, they returned to win 10 of 16 games. Three of the team were 7th graders (2 from Ceres)-Joe Putman, Ste- phen Lindamood and Brad Har- den. With a new coach, William Hale, and many hard practices, they could boast of a very success- ful season. Bland SCOREBOARD Opponent 13 Independence 41 27 Ft. Chiswcll 37 36 Shawsville 32 33 Galax 22 33 Fries 13 34 Rocky Gap 30 17 Auburn 29 35 Floyd Co. 30 26 Independence 45 36 Ft. Chiswcll 38 43 Shawsville 33 41 Galax 26 30 Fries 28 53 Rocky Gap 43 36 Auburn 38 42 Floyd Co. 30 Won-10 Lose-6 TOP: Scott Guslcr goes up for two while Robbie Taylor and Jimmy Duncan wait to rebound. BOTTOM LEFT: Stephen Lindamood sneaks by for an easy lay-up against the county rivals Rocky Gap. BOTTOM RIGHT: BOYS' 8TII BASKET- BALL: Kneeling — Stephen Lindamood, Coach William Hale, Brad Harden. Stand- ing — Greg Boksa. Travis Morehead, Tom- my Wolfe, Joe Putman, Michael Dillow, Billy Epperson, Jimmy Duncan, Scott Guslcr, Robbie Taylor, Charlie Thompson, Jason Hall, Roger Blankenship. I04-Boy s 8ih basketball TOP: Brian Townley and Michael Fanning break through ready for a tough game. CENTER LEFT: Gerhard Schocnthal in “rare form. CENTER RIGHT: Sarah Newberry and Karen Strock delivering flowers to cheer up Mrs. Jessie Keglcy. BOTTOM: Seniors Roberta Kegley, Shan- non King, Elizabeth Turner, Lana Lindamood and Donna Warden prepare for Homecoming '88. Candids — 105 Students desire competition Sports played a very important role in many student’s lives. Some were very dedicated athletes, while others participated for the fun of it and also for the stiff competition that came with it. Bland always tried to instill the desire to com- pete and win in all of their players. TOP RIGHT: Mike Hounshell goes up for an easy two points as Kevin Fore is ready to assist. TOP LEFT: Mr. Rich Hankins breezes past his Rocky Gap opponents in faculty game. BOTTOM LEFT: Susan Remines concentrates on putting the ball through the hoop. BOTTOM RIGHT: Chad Thompson shows his perfect form. 106 — Candids TOP LEFT: Robbie Taylor amazes the de- fense. TOP RIGHT: Eric Strock makes a hard earned catch for an out. BOTTOM LEFT: Karen Strock tries to imitate one of the players from the opposing team. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Tina Brown looks for the basket. Candids — 107 TOP-FFA GREEN HA NDS FRONT ROW: Travis Morchcad. Greg Boksa. Jason Hall, Robert Blankenship, Robbie Taylor. RACK ROW: Matthew Morchcad. Thomas Nunley, Toby Dotson, Tommy Wolfe, Ja- son Guslcr, Jcb Barker, Scott Laflerty, Rob- ert Davis, Michael Dillow. CENTER LEFT: The polka dot clowns — Mr. Roger Thompson and Jessica Umbargcr. CENT- ER RIGHT TOP: Kindergarten parades be- fore judges Debbie French and Karen Stowers. CENTER RIGHT BOTTOM: Top three winners from 7th grade in Halloween costume contest. BOTTOM: Kelli King and Sara King at PTA Halloween Carnival. 108 — Candids Co mj rat i tla turns To Tfie G s you embark on the many career paths your lije will take; remember that First Virginia, a strong, wed-managed bank, is tAere to help you meet your financial goals. 1 J SOUTHWEST Bland County 688-3343 Giles County 726-2353 New River Valley 639-1691 Roanoke Valley 561-8600 Wytheville 228-6021 Member FDIC Ads — 109 BANK OF SPEEDWELL A PREMIER BANK Speedwell • Ft. Chiswell • Wytheville • Rural Retreat Pulaski Member FD.I.C. BLUEFIELD BUSINESS MACHINES COMPANY Harry M. Cash Michael Cash 327 North Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: 304-327-6818 Best Wishes Bland Students Real Estate Auction Pioneers — Since 1917 . LAND AUCTION COMPANY. INC. P.O. BOX 73 WYTHEVILLE. VA 24382 Jake Horney Gen. Mgr. Broker in VA. Office 228-4131 N.C., S.C., Tcnn., KY W. Va. Home 228-2366 “Wytheville Our Home — The World Our Territory 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 — REMEMBER — Your money buys more when you shop locally. It's Good for you; Good for us. And Good for the community i Serving J3(anJ County S ince 1975 110 — Ads Trulitt Block Cinder Block WYTHEVILLE BLOCK COMPANY Concrete steps Masonry Products 4 Quality Masomy Products South 6th Street P. O. 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VA Your complete diamond store 130 Main Street Wytheville, VA 228-5014 TVfftAc MOTOR LODGE 1-77 and 1-81 at Exit 23 WYTHEVILLE, VA. 24382 8 355 W MAIN ST. VVYTHEVILLE. VA. i PHONE (705) 228-3655 Ownrd A OpcoilrJ by DON FASTVOOD M 14 Yr'iSemi Locrtton V rn CROWEGY REALTY Thomas E. Butt, DDS I! COMPANY Jill S. Capps, DDS REALTOR Robert G. Crowegy, Jr., Realtor Office 228-2777 Chapman Road at Interstate Exit 23 P.O. Box 107 Dr. Butt home 228-4545 Wytheville, VA 24382 Dr. Capps home 688-4170 Virginia Parts of BUILDER’S SUPERMARKET Wytheville OF WYTHEVILLE, INC. 220 E. Monroe Complete Line of Building Supplies Phone 228-2123 Oak Flooring — Hardware — Roofing Paints — Sash and Doors 4NAPAI Electrical — Plumbing 'WW Phone: 228-2121 When the name is NAPA Exit 21,1-81, Rt. 21 North the standard is Quality Wytheville, Virginia 114 —Adi Carter Enterprises, Inc. of Bastian 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 Ads — 119 JAMES INSURANCE AGENCY All Kinds of Insurance P.0. Box 440 580 West Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Telephone: (703) 228-5535 -7 4 ofcjAcuj Svuw r: LEE RALPHS 1J SPORTING GOODS Reebok, Nike, Converse US 11 I 81 I 77 HIGH SCHOOL Wytheville, Virginia 228-5483 Shirts, Caps, Duffle Bags Owned and Operated by Travco 315 E. Main St. Wytheville, VA 24382 (703) 228-5286 120 —Ads Wytheville, VA 9:30 — 5:30 Mon.-Sat. 9:30 — 8:00 Friday Phone 228-8611 Wytheville, VA HOBERT N. GRUBB, INC. DISTRIBUTORS AND WHOLESALERS — ELECTRICAL GOODS, PLUMBING, HEATING AND MILL SUPPLIES PHONE (703) 228-3191 P.O. BOX 420 WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA 24382 Life Health Group Individual Hospitalization Auto Home Owners Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company Betty T. Eaton Special Agent 525 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 Bus. (703) 228-7148 .leltersnn Pilot MVJtUNCt fiNANCJAl «BflCfS JgS Southern States Wythe County Co-op Jerry Blessing — Manager Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Rural Retreat, Virginia Phone: 228-3401 Phone: 686-5114 Ads — 121 Unique Construction Co. GENERAL CONTRACTOR 525 E. MAIN STREET WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA 24382 (703)228-7148 ROBERT G. EATON Owner Builder “I appreciate your business” Auto Parts Paint Body Shop Supplies Wholesale Parts for Domestic Import Cars and Trucks Wytheville Motor Supply, Inc. 345 East Main Street r r J 7 Wytheville, Virginia 24382 Phone 228-3135 j4mana A Raytheon Company prompt complete M-TtlTtfim iHr professional service I Kl 1Wby thousands of White-Westmghouse framed technicians anywhere you live or move in the U S A B M TRUE VALUE HARDWARE TV APPLIANCES P.O. Box 150 165 S. 11th St., Wytheville, VA 24382 “«A TELEPHONE 703 228-5281 Wythe County Animal Clinic Drs. L. T. S. L. Taylor 210 Grayson Rd. Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone 228-2322 122 —Ads Shop with us because you like nice things 228-5331 BILL KING'S WAYSIDE, INC. W. LEE HWY. ONE MILE WEST WYTHEVIUE, VA. 310 East Main Street Wythevillc. VA 24382 John P Baumgardner. O.I . Gordon W. Jennings. O.D. Doctors of Optometry Telephone: (703) 228-2771 BALDWINS 1 4 S w MAIN STtllT WYTHEVIUC. V 110 I N IA 74312 Fashions for Jr's — Ladies — Children Phone 228-5251 (703) 228-5361 Charlie’s Radiator Pipe Shop Pipes Made . Installed Charlie Smith. Owner Complete Radiator Work US 11 West Wythcville. VA 24382 DAVID T. WILSON, D.D.S. Heath Oil Company Wythcville. VA P. 0. Box 338 Wytheville. VA 24382 UNOCAL '76 Distributors (703) 228-8571 Specializing in men's, women's children's hairstyles Carol’s Hair Graphics P.O. Box 91 Carol Turner Bland. VA 24315 (owner, operator) Back of Bland Supply Phone 688-4817 SPECIALIZING IN YARNS. NEEDLECRAFT AND CUSTOM FRAMING ’lie ©Ibc Sljetlaub Shoppe 285 S. Sixth Street Wythcville. Virginia 24382 Phone 1-703-228-4561 SERVICE GAS CO., INC. Heating Oils Burner Service 228-5568 228-5569 Wytheville, VA . WYTHE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Lumber — Building Material Manufacturers of Wood Products Phone:228-2401 Wytheville, Virginia AM STfRIO SURIO 1280 KHZ 2SOO WATTS Kincer-Miller Hardware Company Wythcville. Virginia Serving Bland County since 1926 Ads — 123 Kidd Chevrolet, Inc. Since 1929 P.O. Box 98 Bland, Virginia 24315 TOP RIGHT: Pasl-presidcnt Hope Townlcy and Mrs. Betty Munscy present FHA out- standing chapter award. CENTER RIGHT: Homecoming dance. BOTTOM LEFT: Mike Hounshell and Donna Lambert. BOTTOM RIGHT: Amy Haga is mor- tified over her bidder at Beta slave auction. 124 — Ads C'andids ACADEMICS ...............................57 ADS ....................................109 ART CLUB ................................81 Asbury, Jamie 25, 80 ATHLETICS................................95 Atwell, Angela Marca 32, 33. 79, 81, 82 Austin, Patricia 25, 82 Baker, Adam 13 Debbie 28 Bane, Carolyn B 4, 83 Barker, Jeb ............................ 80 BASEBALI.................................98 BASKETBALL . 100. 101, 102, 103, 104 Baxley, Amanda 28, 81, 82 Julie 25, 59, 77, 79, 82, 86 Baxter, Evelyn ..................15 Seth ..................................17 Beamer, Fred Lee 4 Berry, Stephen 17 BE TAS.......................... 74, 75 Bird, Becky 19, 51, 77, 82, 85, 87, 101 Chip 28, 50, 59, 75, 76, 79, 85, 98, 102 Christine R 4 Rusty 22, 74, 85, 86, 103 Sarah 13 Tommy 4 Violet .................................7 Bivens, Harold 8 Blankenship, Bonnie 8 Gary 28,98,102 Helen ..................................7 Jeremy ................................15 Kurt 10 Mandy 14 Roger 19, 80, 104 Sheri .................................15 Will...................................13 Blevins, Cindy . 19, 82 Genevieve 10,52 Jason .................................11 Boardnine, Bobby 19 Doug............................. 25, 87 Boksa, Greg 19, 80, 104 Tony................. 25, 75, 79, 80, 84 Bowen, Tiffany 28, 77, 85, 86, 87, 96 Bowles, Kevin ...........................19 Larry II Breedlove, Joshua .......................II Brewster, Rebecca Lynn 32, 33, 83 Bridges, Beth 17 Britton, Jim 25,81 Brooks, Eric ............................17 Brown, Allen .16 Amanda 14 Nancy 8 Robbie .................. 22, 59, 74, 79 Tina 22,74,79,82,87,101 Bruce, Crystal 19, 59, 82 Dixie........................ 22, 74, 82 Joyce 28,58,59,75,82,87 Stacy............................ 22, 80 Tony...................................15 Brunk, Jeffrey 13 Index Matthew 14 Rebecca 16 Burge, Paul 8 Burton, Charles 16 Heather 19 Sheree 18,78 William Jeff 32, 35,80, 102 Zachary 19.80 BUS DRIVERS 8 Carroll, Sonya 28. 79. 85 Carter, Angela 17 Cassell, Alan 25. 75 Joyce 7 Chandler, David 19. 80 CHEERLEADERS 96 Chestnut, Bobbie Jo 22 Chewning, Mary Jane 14 Pam . 22, 82. 84, 86 Sonya 28, 59. 75. 84. 86 ( lemons, Aaron 10 Jim 22 Randy 20 Timmy 22,80 Colley, James Edward 83, 129 Robert Wayne 82, 129 COMMUNITY LIFE 89 C ompton, Duane 22,80 Lori 18,78 Corder, Charlie 14 Patricia 18 Anthony 98 Cox, Kevin 28, 98 Crabtree, Kim 28, 77, 79, 80, 99 William Harvey 4 Dalton, Angela 20, 81, 82 Jeana 20 Davis, Benjamin 14 Billy 15 Bradley Scott 34, 80, 129 Brent 22, 82 Freda Lynn 35,81,82, 129 John Wayne . . 98,129 Rachel 18 Robbie 17 Robert 80 DeHart, Duane . . 28 Stephanie 20, 82 Dillow, Brook 15 Chris 22, 79 Ginger 20, 82, 85 Jeremy 13 Kristie 17 Michael 80, 104 Pamela Thurlcen 35,81.82, 129 Randy . . 28,51,80,85,98 Richard Bradley . . 34,48,51,85,87, 129 Tawny 17 Dodson, Danny 17 Jeff 98 Dotson, Marie 14 Sylvia June 4 Toby 20 Dunbar, Miriam Yvette 129 Duncan, Brian 29. 98 Jimmy 20,80.104 Leslie 29. 98, 102 Dunford, Sue K 4 Dunn, Jamie 14 Kelly 13 Dye, Kenneth 20 Tammy 20 Eaton, Justin 16 Echols, Mary 25, 75, 79. 86 EIGHTH GRADE .... 19.20.21 ELEVENTH GRADE .... 28. 29. 30 Enoch, Shannon 16 Epperson, Billy 20. 104 Bobby 98 FACULTY 4. 5. 6, 7 Fanning, Michael 29. 98. 102 Earley, Kandi 20, 82 Farlow, Brandon 22. 80 Brian 25, 80, 81, 103 FASHIONS 44 Faulkner, Aaron 17 Adam 13 Brandon 10 Brian 10 Eric 22,59,74,79 James 12 Janet Breedlove 4. 59 Rhonda 47 FBLA 79 Ferguson, Tonya . . 20, 82, 85 FFA 80 FHA 82 FIFTH GRADE 16 FIRST GRADE 11 Foglesong, Maria Dawn 35, 59, 75, 82, 129 Fore, Brian 25, 81, 103 Kevin Blake 34,51,85,102,130 FORENSICS . 76 FOURTH GRADE ... 15 FRENC H . 86 French, Vickie Ann 35, 82, 130 Fulford, Barry 25. 80 Gamble, Nancy Strock 5,59,74 Whitney 13 Garcia, Angelina 52 Gibson, Mary Margaret 18.78 Gilley, Terry 15 Gilmer-Grubb, Wendy 5 Goins, Kristina 12 Stephanie 18, 78 Gordon, Bradley 16 Leslie II Grade, 1st 12 2nd 12 Gravley, Charmin 29 Gregory, James 10 Susan 15 Groseclose, Darcy Crystal 34, 76, 79, 82,85, 87, 130 Gusler, Jason 20. 80 Mark James 33, 80,81, 102, 130 Scott 20, 80, 104 Index — 125 Guthrie, Barry Lynn 5 Crystal 17 Haga, Amy 25, 58, 75, 82, 84, 86. 87, David 23,86.103 96 Dusty 25,82 Tammi 48. 99 Eugene 25, 59, 74, 86 Hager, Bcnga 22 Kelli 13 Hagy, Clinton 11 Kevin 17 Lcisa 13 Ronnie Howard 35, 80, 81, 130 Luther 10 Sara 13 Hale, William Jamcy 5, 104 Shannon Stuart 34. 48, 79, 80, 85, 87, Hall, Brian 25, 103 130 Cheryl 20 Steven 25,80 Jason 20, 80 Kitts, Brooke 13 Tom 22 20 Hamblin, Rita 20, 82 Larry 25,81 Hancock, Crystal 12,52 Scott 20, 80 Jason 14 I imbcrt, David 16 Hankins, Richard Dale 5, 102 Donna 26, 79, 96 Hanshcw, Lorin 29, 80 Jody 15 Harden, Amanda 22, 74, 79, 82, 101 Michael 11 Brad 104 Robert Harrison 33, 75, 76, 85, 86, Pam 18.78 102, 130 Todd 29 Scott 29, 82, 83, 98 Harman, Sandra Green 5 Lester, Teresa 23 llarner, Kari 11 LIBRARY 87 Harris, J R 25, 80 Lindamood, Kevin 26,81 13 25,80,103 11 8 25, 75, 79, 82, 100 4 33, 51, 54, 102, 130 35,80, 102, 130 ...............16 16 Havens, Ashley Brad Cicely Cicero Rachel Richard Crocket! Richard Gordon Russell Dean Shannon Hobbs, Bobbi HOMECOMING ............................55 HONORS ................................58 lloosier, Bradley 16 Hounshell, Michael Brown 33, 79, 102, 130 Tina 20, 47, 82, 85, 87 Hubble, Wayne 20, 81 Hughes, Peggy 5, 51, 81 Hurt, Stephanie Charlene 5 Hylton, Bob 48 Jackson, Kristen 10 Johnson, Erin I I Johnston, Casey 14 Tina 22, 74. 82 JUNIOR MISS............................53 Justice, Barbara M 5 Brock . 16 Cindy 18,78 Keene, Heather 16 Monica...............................15 Kegley, Clinton 22, 74, 86, 103 Jessie Davis ................... 5, 79 Rob 10 Roberta Ruth 33, 48, 75, 76, 77, 79, 99, 130 Kelley, Stephanie 13 Kent, Angela 22 Kidd, Kathy 29 Kimberlin, Lisa 14 Tina ........................ 18, 78 KINDERGARTEN ..........................10 King, Allison 23, 74, 82 Lana Marcella 34, 47, 48, 51, 75, 76, 77, 82, 85, 87, 96, 130 Patrick 13 Stephen 104 LITTLE MISS ..........................32 Looney, Tonya 26, 75, 86, 87 Mabe, Kay Smith 5, 59 MACC .................................59 Mallory, Rebecca 18, 78 Martin, Eric 18, 78 Marsha 23 McGrady, Cynthia 16 Gwen 20 Shannon 29,75 McPeak, Michael 18 Meadows, Barbara 23, 79, 82, 85 Jay 23,74,103 Jenny 26, 58, 75, 77, 86, 99 Jerome ...................... 26,79 Joe II Kelly 14 Lee 14 P J 16 Philip 12 Rusty ....................... 20, 80 Stephanie 20,51,82,85,87 Susie 8 Melvin, Jonathan Carrington 35, 80, 83, 131 Mary 8 Miller, Eric 15 June Mabe 5 Margaret 8 Stacey 13 Millirons, Janet Susan 82,131 MISS BLAND............................46 MISS ECHO........................... 50, 51 Mitchell, Sandy 26, 82 Mitchem, Angel 17 Jayson 15 Miracle ,.................. 23, 74, 82 Moore, Heath 26, 59 Joshua II Vince 14 Morehead, ('had 17 Dale 26, 58, 59, 75, 77, 79. 80, 86 Danny 20.80 Dayton 29,80 Heather 10 Matthew 20,80 Robert 16 Stuart 12 Muncy, Travis 20, 80, 104 Heath ................................29 Katie 11 Michael 15 Munsey, Betty K 6 Debbie ...............................13 Michael R............................ 15 Rachel ...............................15 Travis...................... 23, 80, 103 Musick, Donna Leigh 6 Mustard, John 26, 80, 103 Mutter, David 8 Patty ................................24 Myrick, Anne 16 Brad I 1 Neel, David 13 Jason ................................14 Justin ...............................II Nelson, Patricia 29,81,82 Sandra ...............................17 Shawn 26 Newberry, Aaron 29, 50, 79, 85, 86, 102 Allan ................................26 April 26, 82, 84, 86, 87 Elizabeth G ...........................6 Jon ..................................14 Matthew 18,78 Norma Guthrie ........................ 6 Robert ...............................10 Ryan ................................ 13 Sarah Evelyn 33, 48, 75, 79, 81, 99, 131 Stuart ...............................17 Sue ...................................7 NEWSPAPER..............................85 NINTH GRADE..................... 22,23,24 Nunley, Thomas 20, 80 Nunn, Charlotte 13 Jamy..................................15 Ogle, Vicki J 6, 78 Olinger, Heather ................ 20, 82 ORGANIZATIONS .........................73 Overbaugh, Julie ...................21,82 Stanley ..............................17 Paciga, Lclia .........................78 Parmenter, Smoky 15 Patton, Weston ........................II Pauley, Amanda 26, 79, 82 Christopher ..........................10 Holly 14 Julie 50,81,86.87,99 Kevin .......................... 18, 78 Michael ..............................10 Misty ................................17 William ............................. 10 Penley, Becky..........................15 126 — Index Brenda 8 Simms, Amie 17 Bridgcttc 18,78 Jennifer 24, 74. 79, 82 Jim Bob 12 Sink, Brandon 15 Perkins, Lori 29 Trcsila 27, 82, 86 Phipps, Dian L 6 SIXTH GRADE Pike, Hope 21, 79, 82, 85, 87, 101 Smith, Heather 24. 50, 74, 79. 82. 86. Jimmy 15 87, 96 Powers, Margaret Dianne 6, 51, 78 Patrick 24, 74,86, 103 PRESCHOOL Sarah 13 PROM Tonya 30, 47, 75, 76, 84, 86, 87, 96 Pruitt, Casic 14 SNOW KING QUEEN 54 Puckett. Heath 1 1 Spain, Mary 17 Putman, Dillard Anthony 34, 77, 79, 80, Ronald 10 85, 87, 102, 131 Spangler, Michelle 27, 82 Joe 18, 78, 104 Sparks, Jimmy 17 Rachel Davis .... Ted 11 Ramsey, Jason 24. 80 SR. MISS BI.ANI) Reed, John 18,78 Stafford, Jennifer Allen 35. 58, 75. 82, Remines, Susan 30. 59, 75, 86, 96, 100 131 Renass. Tracv 74 70 «7 John 30 80 Reynolds, Katherine Lucas 6 Steffey, Todd 38 Richardson, Donna 46 Stiltner, Crystal 10 Joshua 11 Heather 12 Melissa 15 Stockner, Nancy 7 Molly 18,78 Stowers, Angela 21 Romano, Nathan 18, 78 Charlie 12 Rae 14 Patricia 24. 47, 82 Roseberry, Staci 26, 50 Strock, David 24. 74, 80 Rowe, Diane 6, 86 Eric 98 Rudder, Jessie 12 Iris 7 SAFETY PA TROI Sage, Mike Steve Sargent, Keith Sarver, Vicki SCA ........... Schoenthal, Gerhard Sicgbcrl 58. 59 24. 78 81 30 8 30, 47, 48, 79, 85, 87 ...................77 33, 48, 75, 76, 131 Marshall 24, 59, 74, 76, 86, 103 Scott, Jacob 14 Janet..............................6 Lute 24,59,74 Rebecca Washburn ..................6 Wenona 17 SECOND GRADE ......................13 Selfe, Andy 15 Jcs 17 Seniors ... 33, 34, 35, 129, 130, 131, 132 SEVENTH GRADE .....................18 Sexton, Olcna 11 Robert 18,78 Sheets, Allison 12 Shelton, Amanda 12 Michael .........................16 Shewey, JoAnn 26, 58. 59. 75, 79, 82, 86,87 Kathy 18,78 Latrayle 26 Sarah ...........................15 Sharon ..........................13 Sherri 24, 47, 59, 74, 79, 84, 86 Shupe, James 10 Sides, Jason 13 Simmons, Amber 12 John 21,80 Sammy 27, 80, 83, 98 Travis 18, 78 Julie ....................... 21,82, 101 Karen Victoria 33, 46, 48, 58, 59, 75, 79, 84, 99, 100, 131 Sarah 30,86,99,100 Wesley 16 STUDENT LIFE...........................45 Swanson, Tammy 30,81 Talbert, Melanie 15 Tonya ................................17 Tate, Ashley 10 Bradley )6 Brent.................................11 Jeremiah..............................J2 Taylor, Alan 21 Colby ................................17 Kary 15 Robbie ..................... 21, 80, 104 TENNIS ................................99 TENTH GRADE.................. 25. 26, 27 Thacker, I arry W 6, 99, 103 THIRD GRADE ...........................14 Thompson, Chad 27, 75, 86, 103 Charlie ...................... 21,80,104 Tibbs, Crystal 18,52,78 Daniel 13 Erin .................................13 John .......................... 12,14,80 Kelly 10 Melanie .........................17 Michele Dunn ..........................7 Roger Dale 4 Samantha 15,52 Sarah 21, 50, 79, 82, 85, 87, 101 Crystal 24, 74, 79, 82, 85 Doris 8 Joshua ...............................11 Katie 24, 74, 82 Stacy 18, 78 Tickle, April 16 Mary Lee . 7 Sam 15 Samantha 30 Scott 21,80 William 24, 50, 74, 86, 103 T iller, Eric 17 Tolbert, Lisa 46 Townley, Brian Edward 34, 50, 79, 102, 131 Randy 27, 80 Turner, Elizabeth Doralea 34, 50, 76, 85, 131 8 130, 131, 132 46 16 27,47,82 21 21,59, 79, 82. 85. 87 ...................83 16 30, 50, 75, 86. 98. 102 27,82,86, 100 27,81 7, 59, 77 12 17 10 129. Sonny TWELFTH GRADE Umbarger, Issis James Jenny Michael Sarah VICA ........ Waddle, Brian Robbie Samantha Wade, Ellis Wagoner, John Harkradcr Walker, Jennifer Walls, Dawn Ward, Jimmy Scottic ..........................12 Warden, Donna Nicole 35, 75. 85, 87, 96, 131 Holly 21,82,85,87 Rusty Wellman, Christina Scott Wilcoxen, Shawn Wiley, Donna Douglas Misty Williams, Shayla Wimmer, Eric Sherri Winesctt, Becky Cheryl Christa W inters, Ellen R Jennifer Nathan Wolcott, C hristopher Wolfe, Christie Tommy Windy Wood, Angel Wright, Darrel 30, 51,98, 102 8, 78 30 81 21,77.81 8, 78 15 10 14 46 27, 82, 99 15 11 7 14 12 16 . 87 104 21 27, 79, 85 27, 80 30, 47, 59, 86 21,80,8 Kevin 30,83 Michelle Pam Pamela Sue Wyatt, Marie Tonya 21 24, 82 131 18, 78 16 Index — 127 “Keeping in touch ... “ Keep in touch.” How often these words are spoken and too many times are forgotten. We reach out for entertainment, for awareness of current affairs, for learning-both formal and infor- mal, and for constant closeness with friends by keeping in touch. For a few years, students return to the scene of their happy ed- ucational years and some even find teaching positions in that in- stitution. Most like to keep in touch through spectatorship at sports or participation in organ- izational benefits. Whatever the means or reasons, we at Bland Combined School, urge you (students, faculty, parents and outside supporters) to contine keeping in touch. “ 128 — Closing Autographs Taylor Publishing Company k