Bland High School - Echo Yearbook (Bland, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1989 volume:

a V hy Volume 44 Bland Combined School Bland, VA 24315 Events of ‘88-89 in review fter what seemed a very long compaign and numerous debates George Bush defeated Mike Dukakis and took office as president of the USA on January 20, 1989. Two large earthquakes occurred in the Soviet Union killing thou- sands. The US stepped in to assist and pave the way to better rela- tions. Following a tragic airplane crash at Lockerbie the news carried re- ports of other crashes until it TOP LEFT: Jay Meadows assists Ryan Newberry at the shooting gallery for the PT- SO fund raiser. TOP RIGHT: Pep rally cheerleaders Tina Hounshell, Tiffany Bowen, Tonya Smith, Tammy Daughtry urge students to partic- ipate in cheers. CENTER LEFT: Sonya Chewning with escort Scott Gusler receives title of Homecoming Queen from Mrs. Janet Faulkner and Miss Lisa Copenhaver. CENTER RIGHT: Joyce Bruce accepts gavel as incoming FHA president. BOTTOM: Testing the fruits of their labor are — Davis, Michelle Wright, Tina Kimber- in. CONTENTS Opening Fashions Community Life Student Life Individuals Academics Organizations Sports Ads Closing 2 — Opening seemed risky to board an aircraft. At the local scene more UFO sightings were reported. Residents filled with excitement scanned the night skies hoping to have their own encounters. The winter season was little short of strange with the west getting snow storms and the east having spring-like temperatures. A typical five-day outlook consisted of a few days of spring weather followed by cold winter days. Plans were set in motion for ex tensive construction consolidation at the two high schools. Officials hoped for state approval within 12 months with facilities ready for use by 90-91 session. Football has a definite future in Bland County. Funds were set aside to purchase uniforms and equip- ment for an 8th grade team (county wide) playing at Bastian. ini skirts were back on the scene-except at BCS. Thigh-high lengths were taboo at school so these had to be saved for other oc- casions. Casual, comfortable cloth ing was the norm. Skin tight attire was traded for loose, pleated or gathered skirts and jeans. Polyester, cotton and denim were the popular fabrics. Ladies added a softly draped scarf to create a snappy look. TOP: This fashionable dress is just hanging around waiting to be donned BOTTOM LEFT: These various modes of fash ion are viewed during a dance. Kim Crab tree, Lorin Hanshew, Randy Dillow, Crystal King, James Umbarger, Sarah Thompson, and Robert Sexton. BOTTOM RIGHT: Donna Lambert models a comeback of the turtleneck sweater Div. Fashions TOP LEFT: Blending sweaters with jeans and shorter length straight skirt Tiffany Bowen fits the Snow Queen’s crown to Randy Dillow’s head. TOP RIGHT: The popular styles of loose fitting tops and printed tee shirts combine with jeans for Becky Bird and Kevin Lindamood. BOTTOM LEFT: Even for dances the popular attire is jeans. BOTTOM RIGHT: Smart fashions are mod- eled by Sarah Thompson, Heather Smith and Amy Haga. 4 — Fashions Deciding fashion factor was “comfort” Denim remained the popular choice of clothing in jeans, skirts, jumpers and jackets. These were combined with tee shirts, sweatshirts or loose-fitting tops. For a dressier look, scarves were often added as an accessory. The popular foot wear has re- mained the gym shoe in the newest brand names (Converse, Nike, Reebok, L.A. Gear). The casual shod foot for the ‘88-89 year put forward the British Knight, a loafer with a bow-tied look. Mohawk, striped, rippled and two-tone described many of the hairstyles. Girls dyed part of their hair black to contrast with the nat- ural color. Braids made a regular appearance on those with longer hair and adornments of bows, clips, and combs were seen with greater TOP: Best foot forward in British Knights, Tonya Smith, Sonya Chewning, Robbie Wad- dle, Jenny Meadows, Susan Remines. BOTTOM LEFT: Wendy Wolfe displays her frequency on all ages. A wide range of cuts for guys individualized their styles. With shaved sides they achieved the Mohawk look. Dress lengths plummeted to the ankles with all lengths up to thigh- high in style. The ‘89 spring fashions resembled those of the 20s and 30s featuring white lace collars and dropped waists. Whatever the style, comfort was the deciding factor. copper curls with the bottom dyed black. BOTTOM RIGHT: Benga Hager exhibits the layered side cut while Sandy Mitchell's left side is dyed black. Fashions — 5 The total look of denim dominated he “total’’ look of denim dom- inated the 80’s decade for all ages and sexes. Plain jeans to designer labels changed to stone-washed TOP LEFT: Caps remain a favorite. Joe Putman combines his with a trench coat while Shawn Nelson dons the popular sweat shirt with camouflage pants. Observers are Kevin Cox, Happy Dillow and Tony Boksa. TOP RIGHT: Popular styles of jeans by Mary Gibson and Gwen McGrady. CENTER RIGHT: Sweaters create a dress-up outfit on David Strock, Lorin Hanshew and Chip Bird. BOTTOM: Jeans jackets were the norm for students observing the mechanics under the hood. Kathy Kidd, Sonya Carroll, Sarah Strock, Jenny Umbarger, Joyce Bruce, Patty Mutter, Charmin Gravley, Sandy Mitchell. 6 — Fashions fashions in all modes of dress. Also prominant was the army look with the color khaki and camouflage. Parachute pants were another fa- vorite. These came with a fitted waist ballooning over hips and thighs and slimming to the ankles, thern hospitality’ throughout Bland bities. This was a g environment elped each other her for county im- VFW held a pport the Rescue Club and PTSO prt and assist the emic programs. Ils hot dogs for PTSO at b booth at Bland Coun- icely Havens with her another 2d grader dur- nch Week. Div.-Community Life — 7 PTSO Carnival Scenes marched around the gym for costume judg- Swinging into the spirit of costum- attended the Halloween carnival in ing. Fair weather brought out droves of in- ing most children and many adults _ disguise. terested citizens. 8 — Community Life TOP LEFT: Crowded hall scenes were the norm for carnival night. TOP RIGHT: Judges for school costumes are Nola Harless and Nancy Johnson. BOTTOM LEFT: Deputy Mike Hounshell “arrests” Samantha Tickle to Mrs. Janet Faulkner’s amusement. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Dolly Wright and grandchild exhibit PTSO’s helium balloons. Community — 9 TOP LEFT: Mr. Milton Maxton at a home ballgame. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Tommy Harner partakes of school lunch with daughter Kari during Na- tional Schoo! Lunch Week. BOTTOM: Bland County farmers lend as- sistance to western neighbors by shipping hay during drought. 10 — Community Life Spirit of love prevailed ee spirit of love permeated Bland ers volunteered their hands and CENTER: Central Church portrays ¢ hristmas cast in Countians when they shared _ time to help the sick, injured or for their crops with drought areas. Oth- improvements to the county. nt is Eddie Dillow Wytheville parade BOTTOM: Parents join their children for the annual FHA banquet Community Life - Community influenced smooth operation ssistance from community fans dents and faculty easier. When attendance and enthusiasm. In ex- and members influenced the faced with the loss of fine arts pro- — tra-curricular activities their patron- smooth operation of the schools. grams, they banded together to age supplied that extra subsidy for Their leadership, presence and con- _ raise the necessary funds. Theirsup- success. tributions made the work of stu- port of athletic programs boosted PTSO president Eddie Dillow and Vicki Tate Piano accompanist is Mrs. Karen Blankenship . 7 FR LEFT: Game break satisfies hunger-Mrs. El- eanor Atwell. RIGHT: The intricacies of photography — Mrs. Dolores Thompson, Mr. Roger Thomp- son, Mr. Bob Kegley. Community Life C arefree fun-filled days made up the life of the student body. Their youth and excitement made each day new and challenging. However, with it came the usual responsibil- ities of choice and decision. Trying to keep up with the everchanging styles, points of view and school work was difficult and challenging. Without the challenges, life would have been boring indeed! TOP: Pep rally for homecoming — makeup specialists varsity team monitored by cheer- leaders. David King, Rusty Warden, Donna Lambert. BOTTOM LEFT: Peas in a pod! Kevin Fore, Chip Bird, Robbie Waddle, Randy Dillow, Gary Blankenship. BOTTOM RIGHT: Using time wisely-Susan Remines, Sonya Carroll, Teresa Lester, Sonya Chewning. Div-Student Life TOP: Following the elementary Reading Bee, the Library Club treated all participants to a party. Club members dressed as storybook characters. Lana Lindamood, dressed as Rag- gedy Ann, prepares students to play Win, Lose or Draw. BOTTOM LEFT: Sherri Shewey is deeply in- volved in her studies (or is she thinking of later plans?!). BOTTOM RIGHT: Bus loading time at 3 o'clock. 14 — Candids Spirit extended beyond school boundaries Spirit ran through the hearts and minds of Bland students as they par- ticipated in their favorite classes and school activities. Students climbing the ladder of success began to find their interests and put them to work. For many this was sports or academics, but most became estab- lished in clubs. “Who said you had to be in sports to compete.” Ex- amples of this were MACC, FHA, FFA, and FBLA. Successful events depended on student participation and cooperation. Student life and their spirit ex- tended beyond the boundaries of the school. Current movies with a pre-dinner pizza occupied many of their free hours. Cruising had also remained a favorite pastime. Home- work was done with friends or to the sounds of K92, and telephones continued to be glued to teenager’s ears. Special occasions demanded a wardrobe of more than jeans and loafers and sent them in a tailspin with decisions of what to wear (beg, borrow or buy). The spirit of ac- cepting and giving prevailed in each friendship. TOP LEFT: A typical classroom scene?! TOP RIGHT: Rusty Bird, Patrick Smith and William Tickle lounge on the teacher's hall- duty table! BOTTOM LEFT: Sleeping Beauty — come my prince and awaken me! Charmin Gravley. BOTTOM RIGHT: Heather Smith parades on the Beta auction block with Jr. Betas in back- ground. Candids — 15 TOP RIGHT: Junior class members select the Prom King and Queen by secret ballot. The 1988 Junior-Senior Prom King and Queen are Kevin Fore and Roberta Kegley. TOP LEFT: Soft music soothes the soul and body. Rusty Warden and Joyce Bruce may have succumbed in sleep to this music. BOTTOM: This generation of students seem to prefer the soft slow music — Patricia Nel- son, Packy Morehead, Brad Davis, Tammy Daughtry, Rusty Warden, Joyce Bruce, Scott Wellman, Tresila Sink, Shannon King, Tonya Looney, Jon Melvin. Kegley and Fore titled prom royalty he Prom Committee started ear- ly planning “that perfect prom.” Meetings were carried out choosing the colors, decorations, and the theme. Tuxedos, dazzling gowns, match- ing corsages and boutonnieres filled the Wythe Recreation Center on May 21. Each senior received a crys- tal goblet. As each couple entered a room of pink and white streamers, pink balloon arches, and a wishing well in the center, there was a feel- ing of excitement and romance in the air. Tables were decorated with candles and booklets which por- trayed the prom theme “Stand By Me” on each cover. The highlight came as the crowning of prom Queen and King approached. These honors were bestowed on Roberta Kegley and Kevin Fore. TOP: Todd Morehead, Michael Fanning, Angel Wood, Kathy Kidd. CENTER: Mrs. Jessie Kegley, Mr. Richard Ha- vens, Mr. Fred Beamer, Mr. Robin Thacker. BOTTOM LEFT: Bradley King, JoAnn Shewey. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mark Gusler, Sonya Chewn- ing. Prom — 16A culminates intense competition fter being selected by their class- mates five young ladies began two weeks of intensive competition to become Miss Echo. At the end of the two weeks, the annual Miss Echo dance took place. A grand total of 334 yearbooks were sold. Members of the yearbook staff assumed the duties of the crowning. The music for the dance was provided by John- ny Goins’ SOUNDSATIONS. Candidates received a silver charm engraved with their initials. Miss Echo also received a jeweled tiara and a banner. Miss Echo was crowned by Sarah Thompson, Miss Echo 1988. The new Miss Echo was Becky Bird from the ninth grade who sold 127 yearbooks. MISS BECKY BIRD — MISS ECHO 1989 CANDIDATES AND ESCORTS — Robbie Taylor, Lori Compton (8th), Duane DeHart, Pam Chew ning (10th), Aaron Newberry, Becky Bird (9th), Dayton Morehead, Christie Conley (12th), Debra Dycus (11th), Allan Newberry 16B — Miss Echo TOP LEFT: This foursome are getting down with the music — Lisa Kimberlin, Tina Kimberlin, Robin Martin, Michelle Wright. TOP RIGHT: Love knows no age. Faith Penley and Chad Morehead. CENTER LEFT: Tim Richardson and Johnny Goins of SOUNDSATIONS. CENTER RIGHT: FHA concession stand is manned by Mindy Brewster, Bethane Shewey, Patty Tibbs and Laura Sadler. Pur- chaser is Ellis Wade. BOTTOM: Students dance the night away at Miss Echo dance. Miss Echo — 16C TOP LEFT: Little Miss Bland County 1989 — Laura Bridges. TOP RIGHT: Junior Miss Bland County 1989 Terri Tolbert. CENTER: Parade of Little Miss contestants flanked by FBLA ushers Becky Bird and Sarah Thompson. Night is magic for Bridges and Tolbert In a gym of lavender and pink setting, magic filled the air as 54. young ladies competed for two titles on October 15, 1988. Each con- testant wore a smile hoping it would be her magic moment. The theme, “A Magic Moment” turned out to be magical for Laura Bridges, Little Miss, and Terri Tolbert, Junior Miss. In second and third place were Courtney Brizendine and Lorie Ta- bor, Little Miss and Shannon Shrader and Detria Agee, Junior Miss. The pageants were sponsored and organized by the members of the FBLA and the Senior Beta clubs. 16D — Little Miss Junior Miss Candidates representing their clubs were off and running for the title of Snow King and Queen. They had three weeks to collect as many pennies as possible. The top money was the winner. Raffle tickets were sold, goodies were bought and con- sumed and coins were dropped into cans to boost the candidates. Week- ly tallies were posted until the final count. With forecasts of snow, anticipa- tion grew. In its five year history only one night did not have some snow. The forecasts were not false and snow began falling early with big fluffy flakes creating a winter wonderland of beauty. On Decem- ber 17, 1988, led by the ‘88 win- ners, April Newberry and Tony Boksa, candidates filed into place in the gym representing ten clubs. Sa- rah Thompson and Robert Sexton took 2d runner-up with Kim Crab- tree and Lorin Hanshew Ist runner- up. Having earned $635.31 the honors of Snow Queen and King went to Donna Lambert and Gary Blankenship. Each candidate re- ceived a bronze statuette. Music for the dance was provided by Sound- sations. TOP: Sonya Carroll, Duane Compton, Don na Lambert, Gary Blankenship, Tammy Daughtry, Robbie Waddle, Heather Burton, David Strock, Sarah Thompson, Robert Sex- ton, Hope Pike, Jason Gusler, Christie Con ley, Brandon Farlow, Tiffany Bowen, Randy Dillow, Kim Crabtree, Lorin Hanshew, Jenny Meadows, Aaron Newberry. TOP CENTER: Eric Faulkner, Missy French, Lute Scott, Becky Mallory. Pe, i smelt per] me LEFT: Snow Queen Donna Lambert and Snow King Gary Blankenship. BOTTOM RIGHT: The finale — Mr. Richard Havens puts on finishing touch! oi baa kl . te, ie es S Snow dance 17 CENTER — Homecoming Court: Crystal Tibbs (10th), Clinton Kegley, Jenny Meadows (11th), David King, Sonya Chewning (12th), Scott Gusler, Hope Pike (9th), Cary Blanken- ship, Lori Compton (8th), Randy Dillow. a ete ©; Sa BOTTOM — Homecoming candidates and escorts: Missy French (8th), Eric Faulkner, Julie Strock (9th), Jay Meadows, Crystal Tibbs (10th), Clinton Kegley, Jenny Meadows (11th), David King, Lori Perkins (12th), Mi- chael Fanning, Vicki Sarver (12th), Robbie Waddle, Sonya Chewning (12th), Scott Gusler, Tammy Daughtry (11th), Chip Bird, Barbara Meadows (10th), Mike Sage, Hope Pike (9th), Gary Blankenship, Lori Compton (8th), Randy Dillow. 18 — Homecoming Spirit high during homecoming week nside out? beach wear in the dead of winter?? They weren’t “mad” but only part of spirit week in celebra- tion of homecoming. Monday was inside-out with lots of “labels’’ vis- ible. Maroon and gold was seen on Tuesday since this was favorite team day. By Wednesday everyone began speculating on the weather and when we could expect snow since its rare when homecoming week doesn’t have an interruption. How- ever, Wednesday brought out the shorts and shades for beach day. The 50’s came to life on Thursday TOP LEFT: BEACH DAY-(seated) Rusty Meadows, Robbie Waddle. (Standing) Jay Meadows, Robbie Taylor, Chad Thompson, Vicki Sarver, Amy Haga, Heather Smith, with bobby socks, rolled-up jeans, pony tails and swingin’ skirts. Com- pleting the week was spirit (or ma- roon and gold) day on Friday with mounting anitcipation and specu- lation as to who would be home- coming queen. A pep rally following fifth period exam got the adrenalin flowing and put everyone in a winning mood. The games were completed with Bland winning two of three games and the gym was Cleared for re- entry of those attending the dance. The candidates from each class Scott Wellman, Dusty King, Kevin Lindamood. TOP RIGHT: V boys show cheerleaders how to build a pyramid! were introduced and winners were announced. With bated breath, hearts pounding and knees trem- bling, the three seniors waited with time seeming an eternity. The an- nouncer calmly stated Ist runner- up, Vicki Sarver. Whose name would be called next? “ 1989 Homecoming Queen — Sonya Chewning”’ Queen Sonya, with the other court members, led the first dance. Johnny Goins served as the announcer and provided music for the dance. BOTTOM LEFT-50’s day-FRONT ROW: Lori Compton, Stephanie Meadows, Sarah Thompson, Becky Bird. 2ND ROW: Tonya Smith, Vicki Sarver, Mary Echols, Heather Burton, Sarah Umbarger, Holly Warden. BACK ROW: Travis Morehead, Sammy Sim- mons, Rusty Meadows. BOTTOM RIGHT: Winners in the makeup artists — Leslie Duncan and Gary Blanken- ship. Homecoming — 19 Thompson and Breedlove gain top billing lected by their classmates, ele- mentary students began collecting money with their usual exuberant spirit. The couple with the most money by Halloween would be crowned Halloween Princess and Prince. Candidates were Erica Vanover and Matthew Tickle, Kindergarten; Ashley Tate and Nick Moore, 1st; Kari Harner and Heath Puckett, 2nd; Erin Thompson and Joshua Breedlove, 2 3d; Sarah Smith and John Kelly Thompson, 3d; Summer Bernard and Jacob Scott, 4th; Sheri Blankenship and Jayson Mitchem, 5th; Anne Myrick and Christopher Wolcott, 6th; Crystal King and Kevin King, 7th. Winners were from Mrs. Justice’s 2d 3rd class. RIGHT: Halloween Princess Erin Thompson and Prince Joshua Breedlove Ashley Tate tries her hand at bean bag toss- Cicely Havens attempts to win a “pretty” at the penny pitching The popular Califor ing game. raisin Halloween Prince Princess M aking choices and then accept- ing the responsibility for those choices is a sign of maturity. Stu- dents at Bland have become more individualized as they learned to say “NO” to drugs and other harmful choices. They have accepted the fact that ‘being a part of the crowd” was often wrong. TOP: Casie Pruitt during play time. BOTTOM LEFT: Kindergartners don’t seem very pleased at having their picture taken. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Katherine Reynolds with grandson Adam. Div.-Individuals — 21 Climbing with spirit “4 ovin’ on up, yeah, we got the spirit and we’re climbing that ladder of success.” Though small in stature and few in number, this group of young teenagers were un- daunted by the change from ele- mentary to secondary. They entered the swing of traffic with courage and a spirit to be a part of (as opposed to apart from) the flow. Joining various organizations, they were deter- mined to be known and heard. Knowing the financial status was Sherman Alford Mindy Brewster Sheree Burton Lori Compton Patricia Corder Rachel Davis Kandi Farley Missy French Mary Margaret Gibson Stephanie Goins Tracy Hall Brad Harden Pam Harden Cindy Justice Tina Kimberlin Stephen Lindamood Becky Mallory Eric Martin Matthew Newberry Leila Paciga 22 — Eighth grade all uphill (as their beginning bal- ance was zero), they began their climb by setting class dues. They also decided on a raffle and a con- cession stand during basketball sea- son. Following the lyrics of the school song, they walked “with a step that is steady and strong.” With both feet firmly planted on the bottom rung of the ladder, they steadily inched their way to the next pla- teau. Laura Sadler and Pam Harden work togethe; to keep the ball away from Ft. Chiswell op. ponents at JV home game. . , ereeeee dae Kevin Pauley Bridgette Penley Joe Putman Robbie Reed Molly Richardson Nathan Romano Laura Sadler Robert Sexton Bethane Shewey Kathy Shewey Travis Simmons Crystal Thompson Patty Tibbs Stacy Tibbs Scotty Tickle Christy Wellman Douglas Wiley Researching information for history reports is a regular assignment for Mr. Robin Thacker’s students. CLASS OFFICERS-FRONT ROW: Stephen Lindamood, president; Joe Putman, vi- ce-president; Tracy Hall, secretary; Kathy Shewey, treasurer. BACK ROW: Al Smith and Chris Bird, spon- sors. Eighth grade — 23 Proud to be a “rocket” ‘“Droud to be a rocket” might cheerleading squads, rocket pride straight year, Miss Echo came from have been the motto for the fresh- ran high. These young teenagers the class of 1991. Their collective men class. With seven girls and one- found motivation within themselves ability and determination created a half of the boys on the basketball to excel in areas of school, com-_ spirit to be reckoned with. squads and one-third of the girls on munity and church. For the second CLASS OFFICERS- FRONT ROW: April Conley, president ; Rusty Meadows, vi- ce-president; Steph- anie DeHart, secre- tary; Hope Pike, treasurer, BACK ROW: Sandra Harman and Tommy Bird, sponsors. Shelley Beam Becky Bird Roger Blankenship Cindy Blevins Bobby Boardwine Greg Boksa Crystal Bruce Heather Burton Zach Burton Timmy Clemons April Conley Angela Dalton Jeana Dalton Robert Davis Stephanie DeHart 24 — Ninth grade Ginger Dillow Michael Dillow Toby Dotson Jimmy Duncan Kenneth Dye Tammy Dye Billy Epperson Jason Gusler Scott Gusler Cheryl Hall Jason Hall Tina Hounshell Wayne Hubble David Kingrea Gwen McGrady Rusty Meadows Stephanie Meadows Danny Morehead Matthew Morehead Travis Morehead Thomas Nunley Heather Olinger Julie Overbaugh Hope Pike John Simmons Angela Stowers Julie Strock Robbie Taylor Charlie Thompson Sarah Thompson Ninth grade — 25 Sarah Umbarger David Wall Holly Warden Donna Wiley Tommy Wolfe ae � , aa tec Windy Wolfe Michelle Wright RIGHT: That bad, huh? Tina Hounshell and Becky Bird at the FHA banquet in May. BELOW: The joys of a bus — Holly Warden, Sarah Thompson on school trip. Roger Blankenship accepts perfect attendance certificate for ‘88 year Crystal Bruce seems delighted with her Phys- ical Science medal at awards day 26 — Ninth grade Joining the ranks of ‘driver’ lashing around a rectangular plastic card containing vital statistics and an unlikely likeness may have been the highlight of the sopho- mores’ year. This little card enabled them to operate an automobile and join the ranks of “driver.” Sophomores became more active in the sports arena of basketball and cheerleading. Causes in which they believed found willing participants giving their leisure time for club ac- tivities. By the end of the year academics determined eligibility for ordering class rings. Those who did were faced with tough decisions. CLASS OFFICERS: Eric Faulkner, pres- ident; Mr. Fred Beamer, sponsor; Sherri Shewey, vice- president; Lisa Coenhaver, sponsor; William Tickle, sec- retary-treasurer. Jeb Barker Rusty Bird Robbie Brown Tina Brown Dixie Bruce Stacy Bruce David Chandler Pam Chewning Jim Clemons Duane Compton Brent Davis Chris Dillow Brandon Farlow Eric Faulkner Benga Hager Tenth grade — 27 Rita Hamblin Amanda Harden Tina Johnston Clint Kegley 7 Alison King boy s David King Teresa Lester Marsha Martin Barbara Meadows Jay Meadows Miracle Mitchem Travis Munsey Patty Mutter Jason Ramsey Tracy Repass Mike Sage Lute Scott Sherri Shewey Jennifer Simms Heather Smith RIGHT: Miracle Mitchem receives Earth Science medal from Mr. John Wagoner at awards day, May-88. ABOVE: Robbie Brown accepts geography medal from Mr. Robin Thacker during awards ceremony, May-88 28 — Tenth grade ABOVE: One might think that this happy couple had some kind of spat — not so. Pam Chewning underwent surgery while Brian Farlow got tangled up in his motorbike. LEFT: Senior Beta members ponder the sale of Tina Johnston at the slave auction. Patrick Smith David Strock Crystal Tibbs Katie Tibbs William Tickle Pam Wright Beta slave auction: ‘Time goes so slowly” might be running through Crystal Tibbs’s thoughts as Mr. Richard Havens takes bids. Alison King is a little apprehensive about the bidding. TOP: A trip to Myrtle Beach with the FHA in May put happy faces on Crystal Tibbs, Tracy Repass, Amanda Harden, Debbie Munsey. BOTTOM: To determine his prowess and strength as a suitable Beta slave Eric Faulkner was commanded to do pushups during the auction. Tenth grade — 29 Financing was focal point “4 H ow do we raise lots of money?” This question was uppermost in the minds of junior class members. Their thoughts were focused on the jun- ior-senior prom and financing this im- portant event. Successful projects were the sale of snow bells, a bake sale the first day of deer season and class dues. Other eventful happenings were tak- “== = ing PSAT’s, being in Senior Beta and CLASS OFFICERS-FRONT ROW: Dale Morehead, secretary-treasurer; JoAnn Shewey, vice- getting class rings. president; Bradley King, president. BACK ROW: Jessie Kegley and Kay Mabe, sponsors. Jamie Asbury Patricia Austin Julie Baxley Doug Boardwine Tony Boksa Jim Britton Alan Cassell Chad Chandler Tammy Daughtry Debra Dycus Mary Ruth Echols Brian Farlow Brian Fore Amy Haga Brian Hall J R Harris Brad Havens Rachel Havens Eugene King Dusty King 30 — Eleventh grade Steven King Donna Lambert Kevin Lindamood Tonya Looney Jenny Meadows Jerome Meadows Sandy Mitchell Heath Moore Dale Morehead John Michael Mustard Allan Newberry April Newberry Amanda Pauley Staci Roseberry JoAnn Shewey Latrayle Shewey Tresila Sink Michelle Spangler Chad Thompson Randy Townley Jenny Umbarger Samantha Waddle Ellis Wade Becky Winesett Darrel Wright Eleventh grade — 31 TOP: “Are you trying to get it to work or making sure it won't?” — Brian Duncan BOTTOM: Chip Bird (as Richard Havens) gives a self account of his Christmas for SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Mrs. Janet Faulkner, sponsor; Sonya Chewning, president; Gary teacher Mrs. B etty Munsey. Blankenship, vice-president; Mr. Richard Havens, sponsor; Sarah Strock, secretary-treasurer. 32 — Senior candids Amanda Starr Baxley Nickname: Amanda, Born: 6-9-71 Color: Purple, Food: Pizza Hobby: Walking, Class: Government George Thomas Bird III Nickname: Chip, Born: 2-2-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Wrestling, Class: Government Gary Wayne Blankenship Nickname: Pee Wee, Born: 4-10-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Playing Sports, Class: Chemistry Claudie Joesiah Blevins, Jr. Nickname: Junior, Born: 8-29-69 Color: White, Food: Deer Hobby: Carpentry, Class: Math Tiffany J’nan Le Bowen Nickname: Tiff, Born: 2-16-71 Color: Pink, Food: Chateau Briand Hobby: Cheerleading, Class: Dramatics Joyce Rosemary Bruce Nickname: Joy, Born: 1-3-71 Color: Blue, Food: McDLT Hobby: Reading ,Class: English Sonya Lee Carroll Nickname: Sonya, Born: 10-16-71 Color: Red, Food: Pizza Hobby: Volleyball, Class: Computer Sonya Ellen Chewning Nickname: Sonya, Born: 2-8-71 Color: Purple, Food: Spaghetti Hobby: Drawing, Class: Chemistry Christie Gail Conley Nickname: Christie, Born: 1-24-73 Color: Black, Food: French Toast Hobby: Drawing, Class: English Kevin Dean Cox Nickname: Skele-Dean, Born: 9-2-70 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Hunting, Class: English Kimberly Michelle Crabtree Nickname: Kim, Born: 8-4-71 Color: Pink, Food: Potato Chip Hobby: Rollerskating, Class: English Orville Duane DeHart Nickname: Gerbil, Born: 11-3-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Hunting, Class: Dramatics Randy Allen Dillow Nickname: Happy, Born: 12-13-70 Color: Red, Food: Pizza Hobby: Wrestling, Class: Dramatics Brian Duncan Nickname: Deacon, Born: 4-9-69 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Hunting, Class: Biology Leslie Allen Duncan Nickname: Fatman, Born: 9-8-70 Color: Red, Food: Pizza Hobby: Baseball, Class: Accounting Michael Travis Fanning Nickname: Michael, Born: 5-9-71 Color: Red, Food: Hot dog Hobby: Wrestling, Class: English Barry Estol Fulford Nickname: Doogie, Born: 10-11-69 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Listen music, Class: Math Alicia Charmin Gravley Nickname: Rouski, Born: 6-3-71 Color: Lavender, Food: Pizza Hobby: Fixing hair, Class: Cosmetology Mark Robert Hamblin Nickname: Enos, Born: 4-1-69 Color: Pink, Food: Venison Hobby: Hunting, Class: Math Lorin Bruce Hanshew Nickname: Lorin, Born: 8-23-70 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Cruising, Class: Computer Michael Todd Harden Nickname: Todd, Born: 3-29-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Hunting, Class: English Kathy Lee Kidd Nickname: Kathy, Born: 9-25-71 Color: Peach, Food: Pizza Hobby: Basketball, Class: Dramatics David Anthony King Nickname: Waldo, Born: 8-14-70 Color: Blue, Food: Hamburger Hobby: Riding 3-wheeler, Class: Art Anthony Scott Lambert Nickname: Sky Scotty, Born: 8-7-70 Color: Red, Food: Pizza Hobby: Baseball, Class: Science Seniors — 32B Shannon Collene McGrady Nicknname: Shannon, Born: 7-23-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Sewing, Class: Accounting Dayton Lake Morehead Nickname: Dexter, Born: 9-6-71 Color: Blue, Food: Ice Cream Hobby: Reading, Class: English Jeffrey Todd Morehead Nickname: Todd, Born: 6-13-71 Color: Red, Food: Pizza Hobby: Hunting, Class: Agriculture William Heath Muncy Nickname: Heath, Born: 3-22-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Wrestling, Class: Dramatics Patricia Diane Nelson Nickname: Chippie, Born: 3-28-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Reading, Class: Computer Lewis Shawn Nelson Nickname: Pooh, Born: 12-17-71 Color: Red, Food: Pizza Hobby: Playing the guitar, Class: Study Wendell Aaron Newberry Nickname: Hedge, Born: 4-10-71 Color: Red, Food: Rib Eye Steak Hobby: Wrestling, Class: Accounting Julie Anne Pauley Nickname: Julie, Born: 9-25-71 Color: Black, Food: Pizza Hobby:Movies, Class: Chemistry Lori Anne Perkins Nickname: Lori, Born: 9-4-70 Color: Red, Food: Pizza Hobby: Doing nothing, Class: Government Susan Kay Remines Nickname: Susan, Born: 11-3-71 Co lor: Red, Food: Pizza Hobby: Movies, Class: Computer Vicki Leigh Sarver Nickname: Vic, Born: 1-20-71 Color: Light Blue, Food: Tacos Hobby: Talking, Class: Government Frank Samuel Simmons Nickname: Sam, Born: 2-11-70 Color: Pink, Food: Muffin Biscuits Hobby: Girlwatching, Class: Government Seniors — 32C Tonya Kay Smith Nickname: Tonya, Born: 10-6 Color: Pink, Food: Lasagna Hobby: Cheerleading, Class John Tickle Stafford Nickname: John, Born: 12-2- Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Motorcycles, Class: History Sarah Elise Strock Nickname: Sarah, Born: 10-25-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Basketball, Class: English Tammy Lynn Swanson Nickname: Tammy, Born: 8-13-71 Color: Black, Food: Pizza Hobby: Partying, Class: Government Samantha Renee Tickle Nickname: Sam, Born: 5-22-70 Color: Purple, Food: Taco Hobby: Basketball, Class: Math Robert Desmond Waddle Nickname: Robbie, Born: 9-23-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: TV, Class: Dramatics Russell Aaron Warden Nickname: Trojan, Born: 6-7- Color: Black, Food: Pizza Hobby: Wrestling, Class: Accounting Timothy Scott Wellman Nickname: Scott, Born: 8-26-71 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Reading, Class: Computer Christine Shawn Danielle Wilcox- en Nickname: Shawn, Born: 11-6-71 Color: Black silver, Food: Pizza Hobby: Drawing, Class: Dramatics Christie Dawn Wolfe Nickname: Crispie, Born: 9-2-71 Color: Black, Food: Ice cream Hobby: Reading, Class: Government Kevin Stewart Wright Nickname: Kevin, Born: 6-28-70 Color: Blue, Food: Pizza Hobby: Hunting, Class: Science Monica Anabella Molina Charnaud Nickname: Monica, Born: 5-30-71 Color: Pink, Food: Grapes Hobby: Listen to music, Class: Home Ec Seniors — 32D k Hamblin quietly studies while Shermar wd sees amusement — i eel Not a year for relaxing ow that I’m a senior | can re lax, take it easy and have fun. Seniors found this to be the mis- conception of the year. Being the “top-dog’” brought additional re sponsibilities — to themselves, par- ents, teachers, school and fellow classmates. Eligibility in the Beta and on sports teams required main- taining a certain grade average. halls were available, Fewer study SHADES of Tiffany: Tiffany salad, Tiffany eating on bus, Tiffany “I could kill for something to eat. limiting the “goofing off’. Leader- ship qualities were necessary for the numerous offices held by seniors. By accepting responsibilities and taking them seriously, seniors be- came adults, capable of making ma- ture judgments and decisions. They did find time for relaxation and fun sharing those good times with oth- ers. CENTER LEFT: Mike Fanning and Kathy Kidd create funny balloon faces at Prom CENTER RIGHT: Rusty Bird and Susan Remines on French trip. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mark Gusler and Sonya Chewn- ing enjoy a slow dance Senior candids — 33 AMANDA STARR BAXLEY — Judy Lee Baxley; World Geography Medal (10); FHA (8-11); French (9); Art (10-12). GEORGE THOMAS BIRD,IIIl — Mr. Mrs. George T. Bird; AWARDS-US His- tory (8), World History (9), Earth Science (9), US History (11); Forensics (9-12)-District champion (10-11); FBLA Parliamentary Pro- cedure team (10-11)-Region champion (10); MACC Social Studies, captain, West Division champion (11); Athletic letter bar insert (10- 11); DAR Good Citizenship (12); National Beta Vice-president candidate (12); Who's Who in American High School students (12); President (8th class), Junior Beta (9), Senior Beta (12); Vice-President VA State Senior Beta (12), Drama Club (12); Secretary FBLA (11), Parliamentarian FBLA (12); SCA representa- tive (10); Newspaper staff, sports ed. (11), Asst. Ed. (12); Prom committee (11); SCA (10), JR Beta (9-10); SR. Beta (11-12); FBLA (10-12); French (9-10); MACC (11-12); Drama (12); Basketball (8), JV (9-10)-co-captain (10), Var- sity (11-12); Baseball JV (9), Varisty (10-12); University of VA Summer Enrichment (8-9); VA Governor's Magnet School (11); Mt. Em- pire District One-Act Play Festival (12); Na- tional English Merit Scholar (12). GARY WAYNE BLANKENSHIP — Mr. Mrs. Archie Dee Blankenship; AWARDS-Athletic letter bar basketball and baseball; Who’s Who among American High School Students (12); First Team All District Baseball (11); Hon. Men. All District Bas- ketball (11); Class vice-president (11-12); Newspaper sports ed. (12); FFA (8-10); FBLA (12); Newspaper (12); Basketball (8), JV (9- 10), Varsity (11-12) co-captain (12); Baseball JV (9), Varsity (10-12); Spring Fling (11); Homecoming Court (9-12); Snow King (12), candidate (10-12); Mr. Bland contestant (11). CLAUDIE J. BLEVINS, JR. — Mr. Mrs. Joe Blevins; FFA Green Hand (8), Chapter Farmer degree; Vocational Masonry contest; FFA; VICA; KVG; Federation Live- stock judging. TIFFANY J’NAN LE BOWEN — Mr. Mrs. M. H. Bowen, Jr.; MED All regional band 2nd place (8); Band letter and insert (8); Athletic letter bar insert (9-12); SCA secre- tary (11); Drama president (12); Library sec- retary (11); Newspaper Asst. ed. (11); News- paper feature ed. (12); Library (9-12); Drama (11-12); FBLA (9); SCA (11); Newspaper (9- 12); Yearbook (12); French (9-11); 4-H (8-9); Cheerleading (9-12), co-captain (11), captain (12); Spring Fling escort (10); MED One Act Play (12); Band (8); Homecoming candidate (9,11); Miss Echo candidate (8); Prom com- mittee (11); Snow Queen candidate (11-12); Mr. Bland escort (11). JOYCE ROSEMARY BRUCE — Shir- ley Bruce; AWARDS: Physical Science (8), Earth Science (9), Geography (9), Typing (10), Home Economics (10), Business Computer Applications (11), English (11), Honor Letter (10), Honor Bar (11), Perfect attendance (8- 12), FHA degrees-jr. (9), chapter (10); FHA vice-president (11); FHA president (12); JR. 34 — Senior Statistics Senior Statistics Beta (9-10); Art (9); FHA (9-12); Science (10); Library (11); Beta (11-12); English MACC (11 — 12), captain (12); Society of Distinguished American High School Students. SONYA LEE CARROLL — Mr. Mrs. Gary Carroll; AWARDS: FHA degree (12), Creative Writing (11), Art (8), Athletic let- ter bar (9-10), Track 100-yd. dash Ist place (8), 50-yd. dash Ist place (9); Science sec- retary (10, 12); Drama sec treas. (11); 9th class secretary (9); Newspaper news ed. (12); Drama (9-11); FBLA (9-11); Art (8); FHA (12); Library (12); Newspaper (11-12); Science (10- 12); Basketball (9); Volleyball JV (9) captain; Varsity (10) captain; Tennis (12); Forensics time keeper (10-11); Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Homecom- ing candidate (10); Snow Queen candidate (10,12); Spring Fling escort (10); FBLA re- gional competition (10-11); Sweetheart can- didate (12); Mr. Bland escort (11). SONYA ELLEN CHEWNING — Mr. Mrs. Elmer Chewning; AWARDS: Phys- ical Science (8), Perfect attendance (8,9,11), Algebra II (10),;MACC Math Ist in district (11), Who's Who (12); 4-H Recreation leader (8-9); Library treasurer (9); Jr. Beta vice- president (10); French treasurer (11); Year- book co-editor (11); Class president (12); FBLA treasurer (12); Sr. Beta secretary (12); Yearbook editor (12); Art (8); French (9-11); Yearbook (9-12); Prom committee (11); Jr. Beta (9-10); FBLA (9,12); Sr. Beta (11-12); Math MACC (11-12); SCA (10); 4-H (8-10); Minneapolis Art School (9-12) ; 4-H Interstate Exchange student (10); 4-H Foreign Exchange host (8); Homecoming Queen (12). CHRISTIE GAIL CONLEY — James H. Ginger G. Conley; Drama (12); Senior Beta (12); Music-guitar, singing; Karate-JKA, purple belt; Education mainly by correspon- dence while missionary family in Africa. KEVIN DEAN COX — mr. Mrs. Larry W. Cox; FFA GreenHand, Chapter Farmer degree; Varisty baseball letter (10); FFA (8- 12); VICA (11-12); Art (9); Basketball (8); Baseball JV(9), Varsity (10,12); Vocational Auto Mechanic (11-12). KIMBERLY MICHELLE CRABTREE — William Brenda Crabtree; AWARDS: Star Greenhand (8); Proficiency award in di- versified livestock specialty crop, dairy judg- ing (10); 8th place State dairy judging contest (10); Ist place team member Federation judging (10); Chapter Farmer (9); State Farm- er (12); Varsity Basketball-honorable men- tion (10), Highest average points per game (10); Athletic letter bar (10); FHA Junior de- gree (8); FFA secretary (11), president (12); Class secretary(8); FHA (8); FFA (9-12); FBLA (10-11); Jr. Beta (9-10); SCA (11); Basketball JV (8-9), Varsity (10-11); Volleyball (10); Ten- nis (10-12); Jump rope for heart contest win- ner (8); Reserve champion, 1st place show- manship beef, Bland County Fair (8); FFA Federation and State delegate (10); Grad- uation usher(10-11); State FFA Leadership conference (9-10); FBLA convention (9); Snow Court candidate (9), Sweetheart can- didate (12). ORVILLE DUANE DEHART — Mr. Mrs. Orville DeHart; AWARDS: FFA Greenhand (8); Chapter Farmer (9); Cattle judging (10); Miss Echo escort (12); Perfect attendance (10); FFA (8-10,12); Drama (12); VICA (11-12); KVG (12); Vocational-Masonry (11-12). RANDY ALLEN DILLOW — Mr Mrs. Woodrow Dillow; AWARDS: FFA-2nd place individual cattle judging, Ist place team judging (10), Greenhand (8); Varsity baseball honorable mention (11); Perfect attendance (10); Athletic letter bar insert (10-12); Class president (10); FFA treasurer (12); Art (8); FFA (8-12); Drama (11-12); Basketball (8), JV (9 10), Varsity (11-12); Baseball JV (9), Varsity (10-12); KVG (10-12); Homecoming escort (10,12); Newspaper sport staff (11); Top 10 Mr. Bland County (11); Snow court candidate (12); Sweetheart candidate (12); Drama One- Act play (12); State block bridle cattle judging (10). BRIAN LEE DUNCAN — Laura Car- roll; AWARDS: FFA-Greenhand (8), Chapter farmer (9); Baseball letter (10); VICA pres- ident (12); FFA (8-10); ICT (12); VICA (11-12); KVG (8-10); Basketball (9-10); Baseball (8- 10). LESLIE ALLEN DUNCAN — laura Carroll; AWARDS: Athletic letter- basketball baseball; Band letter; Basketball JV (9-10), Varsity (11-12); Baseball (9-12). MICHAEL TRAVIS FANNING — Mr. Mrs. Gerald Fanning; AWARDS: FFA Greenhand (8), Chapter farmer (9), cattle judging; Athletic letter bar baseball, basket- ball (10-12); Drama (12); FFA (8,10,12); VICA (11-12); Basketball (8), JV (9-10), Varsity (11- 12); Baseball JV (9), Varsity (10-12); Voca- tional School-Masonry. BARRY ESTOL FULFORD — louise Fulford. ALICIA CHARMIN GRAVLEY — Mr. Mrs. Robert Gravley; AWARDS: FHA degrees-Junior (8), Chapter (9); FHA chaplain (10); VICA secretary (11); FHA (8-12); Art (9); VICA (11-12); Drama (12); Basketball (8). MARK ROBERT HAMBLIN — Louise B. Hamblin; FFA Greenhand (8); FFA (8-12); KVG. LORIN BRUCE HANSHEW — Mr. Mrs. Daniel Hanshew; AWARDS: FFA- Greenhand, Star Greenhand (8), Chapter farmer (9), Appalachian area poultry PROF. (10-11), Creed contest (8), Judging contest (9- 12), State convention (10-11), National con- vention Kansas City (12); Perfect attendance (11); FFA reporter (11-12), Federation vice- president (9); Ruritan reporter (11-12); Church secretary (11-12); FFA (8-12); Ceres Ruritan (11-12); SCA representative (12); Prom committee (11); FFA State Constitution and Bylaws committee (12); CVFD (11-12); JTPA (9-11); Project Discovery (11); WCC credits (9-10); KVG (10-12); Snow court first runner-up (12); Sweetheart candidate (12). MICHAEL TODD HARDEN — Mr. Mrs. G. R. Harden; Physical Education award (9,10); FFA (8-12); Jr. Beta (9,10); 4-H; th grade basketball. KATHY LEE KIDD — Rosie kK. Kidd; AWARDS: FHA-Degrees-Junior (8), Chapter (9); Speech (10); Varsity letter (10); Honor- able Men. MED All District Girls’ Basketball (12); VICA vice-president (11); Drama treas- urer (12); SCA representative (10); 4-H sec retary (11); Newspaper editor (12); FHA (8- 12); VICA (11-12); Art (9-10); FBLA (9); Jr. Beta (9-10: Newspaper (9-12); Drama (12); Basketball manager (8), JV (9), Varsity (10, 12); Volleyball (9); Tennis (12); 1987 Snow Queen; 4-H Public speaking winner 1987; Sweetheart candidate (12). DAVID ANTHONY KING — Owen and Justine King; Fishing Hunting Club (8); FFA (8-12). ANTHONY SCOTT LAMBERT — Donald £. Lambert; AWARDS: Perfect At- tendance (8,10-12); FFA Greenhand (8), Chapter Farmer (9); VICA treasurer (11); FFA (8, 10-12); FHA (11-12); Art (9-11); VICA (11- 12); Basketball (8); Baseball JV (10), Varsity (9,11-12). SHANNON COLLEEN McGRADY — Mr. Mrs. Andre McGrady; AWARDS: Perfect attendance (10); Ladies Auxiliary Art (10); FHA (8-9); Art (9-10: FBLA (9); Science (10,12); Sr. Beta (11); JV Cheerleader (10). DAYTON LAKE MOREHEAD — Mr. Mrs. Rex Y. Morehead; AWARDS: FFA Greenhand (8), Chapter farmer (9); FFA (8- 12). JEFFREY TODD MOREHEAD — Mr. Mrs. Rodney Morehead; Class treasurer (1); FFA (9-12); KVG (11). WILLIAM HEATH MUNCY — Bil! and Pat Muncy; AWARDS: FFA Greenhand (8), Chapter farmer (9), Cattle judging (8-11), 2nd high team cattle judging (10); FFA (8,10,12); Drama (12); VICA (11-12); Art (9); Vocational School Auto Mechanics (11-12). PATRICIA DIANE NELSON — Mr. Mrs. Everette E. Nelson; AWARDS: FHA- Degrees, Junior (8), Chapter (9); Art (10); Basketball certificate (9); Science vice- president (12); Art secretary (11); FHA (8-12); Science (10,12); Library (12); Newspaper (12); Art (9-11); Varsity basketball (9); Ladies Auxiliary Art Award (10); Who’s Who Among American High School Students. WENDELL AARON NEWBERRY — Pat Brooks and Stephen Newberry; AWARDS: Band letter (8); Athletic letter — baseball basketball (11); Class vice- president (8); French secretary (10); French (10-12); FBLA (9-12); Newspaper (11-12); Art (9); Band (8); Baseball JV (10), Varsity (11-12); Basketball (8), JV (9-10), Varsity (11); Mr. Bland County 3rd runner-up. JULIE ANNE PAULEY — Harvey E. Pauley and Brenda K. Thompson; AWARDS: Science (8); French treasurer (10), president (11); Art vice-president (11); Library vice- Senior Statistics president (12); VICA vice-president (12); French (9-11); FBLA (8); Art (9,11); Library (8,11,12); SCA (12); Jr. Beta (9-10); VICA (12); Basketball JV (10), Varsity (11); Tennis (10); Snow court (9); Homecoming court (10); Miss Echo candidate (11); Spring Fling escort (8); Sweetheart candidate (12). LORI ANNE PERKINS — Curly and Martha Perkins; AWARDS: Band letter (9); Band vice-president (8); VICA secretary (12); Library (11); VICA (12); Volleyball (9); Tennis manager (10); Miss Echo candidate (9); Homecoming candidate (12); Snow court (10); Competed in District talent contest (9). SUSAN KAY REMINES — fred Remines; AWARDS: Trigonometry (11); Ath letic letter bar (10-12); Class secretary treasurer (11); Jr. Sr. Beta (9-12); FHA (8-10); Library (8-9); SCA (8-9); French (9-11); 4-H (8-10); Yearbook (12); FBLA (12); Volleyball (9); Cheerleader (10-11); Basketball JV (10), Varsity (11-12); Baseball statistician (11); Se- nior Miss Bland County (9); Ist runner-up Snow Queen (10); Homecoming court (8,11); Math MACC (11); Prom committee (11). VICKI LEIGH SARVER — Bev and Doug Sarver; AWARDS: Cheerleading letter; Library treasurer (11); Newspaper feature ed- itor (12); Library (9-11); FBLA (8-11); Art (8- 12); 4-H (8-11); Newspaper (10-12); Dramat- ics (9-12); Cheerleader (9-10); Flag girl (9); One-Act play (10-12); Bland “Rocketman” (12); 4-H exchange student to Japan (9); Sang National Anthem at tournaments (11); 4-H Share-the-fun winner (8); Spring Fling escort (9); Miss Echo candidate (10); Mr. Bland es- cort (11); Homecoming court (10); Home- coming runner-up (12). FRANK SAMUEL SIMMONS — Mr. Mrs. Bennett Simmons; Class vice- president (10); VICA secretary (11); FFA (8- 12); Art (9); VICA (11-12); Baseball (10); KVG (9-12); Homecoming escort (10). TONYA KAY SMITH — Alfred and Mary Smith; AWARDS: MED All Regional Band 2nd place (8); Band letter insert (8); Cheerleading letter bar insert(9-12); Sr. Beta treasurer (12); FBLA historian (12); Li- brary president (12); Newspaper horoscope editor (12); 4-H (8-9); French (9-11); Art (9); Library (9-12); FBLA (10,12); Yearbook (11- 12); Newspaper (10-12); Jr. Beta (9-10); Sr. Beta (11-12); Band (8); Cheerleader (9-12), co-captain (12); Spring Fling escort (10); Snow court (9); Mr. Bland escort (11); Foren- sics (11-12); Sweetheart candidate (12); Flag girl (9); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (12); Ist runner-up Sr. Miss Bland County (11). JOHN TICKLE STAFFORD — Mr. Mrs. Albert M. Stafford Jr.; AWARDS: FFA Greenhand (8), Chapter farmer (9); Per- fect attendance (9,11); Class treasurer (9); 4- H (11-12); FFA (8-12); KVC. SARAH ELISE STROCK — Mr. Mrs. Bobby M. Strock; AWARDS: Perfect atten- dance (9-11); Athletic letter (9), bars (10-11), inserts (9-10); French secretary (11); Class secretary (12); Band president (9); French (9- 11); Library (12); Newspaper (12); FHA (12); Basketball JV (8-9), Varsity (10-12); Tennis (9 12). TAMMY LYNN SWANSON — kathy Swanson; AWARDS: FHA-Degree-Junior (8), Chapter (9); FHA (8-10); Art (10-11). SAMANTHA RENEE TICKLE — Shir- ley Tickle. ROBERT DESMOND WADDLE — Mr. Mrs. Robert J. Waddle; AWARDS: Sci- ence; English; Physical Education; Athletic letter bar; Class president (9,11); French president (10); Band president (9); Jr. Beta secretary (); Sr. Beta vice-president (12); Dra- ma (12); French (9-11); Jr. Beta (9-10); Sr. Beta (11-12); Band (8-10); Science (11); Bas- ketball (8), JV (9-10), Varsity (11-12)-co captain (12); Baseball (9-12); MACC Social Studies (12); Who’s Who Among American High School Students. RUSSELL AARON WARDEN — en- nifer Warden; AWARDS: FFA Greenhand; Athletic letter (12); 4-H vice-president (12); Art sec retary (8); FFA (8); Art (8); Drama (10- 11); 4-H (8-12); Basketball (8), Varsity (12); Baseball manager (10); Varsity basketball manager (11). TIMOTHY SCOTT WELLMAN — Mr. Mrs. Tim Wellman; AWARDS: FHA Greenhand (8), Chapter farmer (9); 4-H Au- tomotive skill (11), Leadership (10-11), Wild life (10), Plant Science (9); Senior 4-H vice president (10), president (12); FFA (8-10); FBLA (10,12); VICA (11-12); Senior 4-H (8- 12); Spring Fling candidate (9); SCA (9). CHRISTINE SHAWN DANIELLE WILCOXEN — Robert and Ruth Wilcoxen; AWARDS: Perfect attendance (10); Chorus (8-9); Spanish (10); Art (8,10-11); Drama (11-12) CHRISTIE DAWN WOLFE — Larry Wolfe, Mr. Mrs. Charles $. Wolfe; AWARDS: World History (10); 1st place Career Manual FBLA Regional competition; FBLA reporter (10), vice-president (11); Science treasurer (10); 4-H reporter (9); Jr. Beta (8-9); FHA (8- 12); FBLA (9-12); French (9-11); Library (9- 12); Science (10); 4-H (9); English MACC (11- 12); Governors Magnet School (11); Mr. Bland escort (11). KEVIN STEWART WRIGHT — Stew- art and Diane Wright; VICA reporter (11); Art (9-12); FHA (9,12); VICA (11); Baseball (10). Senior Statistics — 35 Mr. Milton M. Maxton Serves Bland 8 years OpFs. aia s Pear a Mrs. Katherine L. Reynolds — 19 years service Teaching Kindergarten involves being on the child’s level. Happy plans contemplated by retirees A fter many years of dedication and service to Bland schools, Mr. Milton Maxton and Mrs. Katherine Reyn- olds have reached a milestone in their lives. When asked about their experiences and plans, they had this to say. “How do you feel about your time spent at Bland?” Mrs. R. — “These 19 years in the classroom at Bland-Combined have been a worthwhile chapter in my life. With very few exceptions, I’ve had excellent support from the par- ents and the administration. | wouldn't voluntarily work as hard at any other job. | haven't tried to be popular, but | have tried to be fair to all the youngsters. In return, | have had some fun times and re- ceived some lovely and loving re- sponses from the children. To my replacement, I'll say, “yours is an important job — one that affects eternity.” Mr. M. — | feel good about my eight years in Bland County. The school system is in better shape 36 — Retirement now than when | came here eight years ago. Like anyone, | would like to have done more to improve the system, but when you don’t have the funds, you must make do. | have made some good friends in Bland and | will miss these. | will miss the fine staff, teachers and personnel in the system. | will also miss the great group of young people that | have had the opportunity to serve. “What are your plans after re- tiring?” Mrs. R. — “ want no big plans and no continental tours. | need more time to spend with my extended family — from my dad to my grand- children. You'll see me planting flowers in the spring and raking leaves in the fall for as long as I’m able! Later | hope to do some vol- unteer work and look forward to reading and watching TV late at night. I’d like a whole day for shop- ping or trips to the farm.” Mr. M. — Ann and | plan to move back to Louisa County where we have some property on Lake Anna and build a home. | have three chil- dren and three grandchildren in this area. | will be looking for some part time work and probably do a little fishing on the lake. “Next September do you think you may have second thoughts of retiring?” Mrs. R. — “No! But | will miss the kids. By that time, | hope to have established a blend of work and recreation that is satisfying to me and my husband. If | get lonely for ‘school’, I'll consider taking classes in art, cake decorating or wood working.” Mr. M. — | don’t have to wait until next September for second thoughts. | feel that anytime you make a change, you always have thoughts about what might have . | expect with September, ! will be like the Old Fire Horse — when the fire alarm goes off you want to run. When the school bell rings, | will miss being with the young people and staff. A “spirit-filled’”’ faculty!?! A “spirit-filled” faculty! Is that spirit as in soul or bottle?!! Faculty spirit abounded in support of student's activities, whether it was sports, ac- ademics or extracurricular. A close ballgame expounded with com- ments and sometimes railings cast at the referees. (“Hey, ref. open your eyes’’). Fach teacher competing with the other hoped they would be chosen for the best costume. During spirit- week and maroon and gold days, faculty members responded by dressing in the mode for the day. During fund-raisers or special programs teachers presence and as- sistance showed how much they cared about the school and the stu- dents. Faculty members participated in the costume contest on Halloween. Mr. Roger Dale Thompson, 22 years; Principal; BS-VPI, MS-Radford U. Mr. Richard Crockett Havens, 20 years; US History, Geography, Accounting | II, Intro. to Bus.; Sponsor: Senior Class; BS Bluefield State. Mrs. Carolyn B. Bane, 30 years; Industrial Co- operative Training Coordinator, Adaptive Soc. Studies; Sponsor: Vocational Industrial Clubs of America; BS MS-Radford U. Mr. Fred Lee Beamer, 12 years; Economics, Government, Civics, Sociology; Sponsor: Soph- omore Class; BS MS-VPI SU Mrs. Christine R. Bird, 9 years; English 8, 9, 10, Creative Writing, Dramatics; Sponsor: Newspa- per, Forensics, Dramatics, 8th Grade Class; BS Radford U. Mr. Thomas Nelson Bird, 8 years; Applied Math, Consumer Math, Math I, Math Il; Sponsor: Freshman Class, 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball; BS Radford U. Mrs. Theresa H. Colville, 5 years; Preschool; BS James Madison U. Miss Lisa Jeanine Copenhaver, | year; English 9, 11, 12, Art I, Il, Ill; Sponsor: JV Varsity Cheer- leading; BA Emory Henry. Mr. Robert E. Correll, 2 years; Elementary In- strumental Music; Sponsor: Band; BS Austin Peay State U. Mr. William Harvey Crabtree, 22 years; Ag- riculture; Sponsor: FFA; BS MS-VPI SU. Faculty — 37 Mrs. Sue Dunford — 22 years; Elementary 3rd; BS Radford U. Mrs. Janet Breedlove Faulkner — 21 years; Honors English, English 10,11,12; Spon- sor-Beta, English MACC team, Senior class as- sistant; BS MS Radford U. Mrs. Nancy Strock Gamble — 19 years; Guidance counselor; Special Ed. Coordinating Teacher; Sponsor-Junior Beta, Social Studies MACC team; BS MS Radford U. Mrs. Wendy Gilmer-Grubb — 3 years; Academic Enrichment Coordinator; BA Principia College, MA William and Mary Mr. William Jamey Hale — 2 years; Elememtary P.E.; B.S. East Tenn. State Mr. Richard Dale Hankins — 3 years; Algebra |, P.E.; Varsity Basketball Coach; B.S. Bluefield State Mrs. Sandra Green-Harman — 12 years; Secondary-Special Education; Sponsor — 9th class, Newspaper; BS MS Radford U. Mrs. Barbara M. Justice — 3 years; El- ementary 2d 3d combination; BS Pikeville Col- lege Mrs. Jessie Davis Kegley — 25 years; Keyboarding, Office Systems, Word Processing; Sponsor-FBLA, Junior class Assistant; BS East Tenn State Mrs. Kay Smith Mabe — 10 years; Ge- ometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus; Sponsor-Junior class, Math MACC team; BS Radford U. Mrs. June M. Miller — 26 years; Elemen- tary Ist; BA King College Mrs. Betty K. Munsey — 10 years; Family Management, Life Skills 1,11; Sponsor-FHA; BS MS VPI and SU 38 — Faculty Mrs. Donna Leigh Musick 2 years; Spe- cial Education; BS Concord. Mrs. Elizabeth Guthrie Newberry — 22 years; Business Computer Applications, Li- brary;Sponsor — Yearbook, Library BS MS Radford. Mrs. Norma Guthrie Newberry — 23 years; Fifth grade; BS Radford. Mrs. Vicki James Ogle — 4 years; Sixth grade; Sponsor — Pep Squad, Safety Patrol; BS MS Radford. Mrs. Mar garet Williamson Powers — 12 years; Seventh grade; Sponsor — Pep squad, Safety Patrol; BA Marshall U. Mrs. Katherine Lucas Reynolds — 19 years; Kindergarten; BS MS Radford, MA VPI. Ms. Brenda Diane Rowe — 8 years; French I, Il, Ill; Sponsor — French Club; BA Emory and Henry. Mrs. Janet Wenona Hamilton Scott — 16 years; Fourth grade; BS Radford. Mrs. Rebecca W. Scott — 15 years; Sec- ond grade; BA King,MS Radford. Mr. Alfred Edward Smith — 7 years;Biology and Physical Science; Sponsor — Assistant Eighth grade; BS Concord. Mr. Larry Wayne Thacker — 17 years; P.E.,World History, Geography, American His- tory; Sponsor — Girls tennis; BS VPI Mrs. Michelle Dunn Thompson — 2 years; Speech Pathologist; BS Radford. Faculty — 39 Mr. John Harkrader Wagoner — 4 years; Chemistry, Earth Science; Sponsor- SCA, Science MACC team, Girls volleyball; BS Radford U. Mrs. Rita F. Winborne — 4 years; LD Resource; BA Alice Lloyd College Ms. Ellen Ruth Winters — 3 years; School Social Worker; RN Cuyahoga Com- munity, BA Gettysburg College, MSW Virginia Commonwealth Mrs. Amber Renee Witt — 3 years; Chapter | Reading; Sponsor-Cheerleading; BS Concord Mrs. Violet Bird — Elementary teacher's aide Mrs. Helen Blankenship — Remedial Reading Math aide Mrs. Annette M. Burton — Elemen- tary Resource Art Mrs. Joyce Cassell — Pre-school aide Mrs. Sue Newberry — Transportation aide Mrs. Nancy Stockner — Media As- sistant Mrs. Iris Strock — Elementary Resource Music Mrs. Mary Lee Tickle — Remedial Reading Math aide 40 — Faculty Mrs. Bonnie Compton Blankenship — Secretary Bookkeeper Mrs. Nancy Brown — Lunchroom Mr. Paul Burge — Green Thumb custodian Mr. Geoffrey chp — Girls’ Varsity JV coach, Boys’ assistant coac Mrs. Susie Meadows — Bus driver Mrs. Mary Melvin — Lunchroom Mrs. Margaret Miller — Bus driver Mr. David Mutter — Custodian Mrs. Regina Newberry — Bus driver Mrs. Brenda Penley — Bus driver Mrs. Brenda Pike — Bus driver Mr. Keith Sargent — Custodian Personnel — 41 Mrs. Dot Tibbs Lunchroom Mr. Sonny Turner Building Supervisor and maintenance Mrs. Mary Wimmer Bus driver Mr. Roger Thompson gets attacked during Bland Rocky Gap faculty game. Bus drivers: Harold Bivens, Jimmy Michaels, Cicero Havens. (They refused to have individual pictures made — hence the male group.) ABOVE: Mrs. Barbara Justice checks third grade terrariums. RIGHT: These preschoolers get into the action of whatever is happening — Billy Umbarger, Mat- thew Mabry, Jessi Umbarger, Benny Taylor, Mrs. Teresa Colville (teacher) and Paul Harless. 42 — Personnel Special people participated with spirit Smallest in stature and number, They attended school only four days Yet, they joined in activities with the preschoolers were special people. and had lunch delivered to them. same spirit as other classes. Paul Harless Matthew Mabry Thomas Stevens Bennie Taylor Billy Umbarger Jessi Umbarger 4 Pid nail inital |e | || A. Tr. aes eG 2s ‘ co ee. With the sun shining brightly on a cold day, preschoolers braved the nip to play outside. Jessi Umbarger, Paul Harless, Matthew Mabry, Billy Umbarger, Thomas Stevens. Preschool — 43 Adjusting to a structured world ig-eyed wonder, anxiety, and confusion dominated the world of the kindergartner. For the first few days everything was new, but they began to adjust to a routine of lis- tening and learning, discipline, and structured play. Their first task was learning to print a legible name. From a small world with parents as masters, these 4-6 year olds were thrust into a world with numerous masters. They discovered constant moving — to the gym, library and lunchroom — for various learning Shelley Atwell Samantha Bird Laura Bridges John Clemons Albert Davis Joshua Dillow Kari Hagy Benjamin May Kristie Meadows Tonya Millirons Matthew Richardson Katie Scott |) J. R. Shewey 5 _ oe Kristen Songer © ai Charlie Stiltner Ashley Strock Shane Thompson Matthew Tickle Erica Vanover 44 — Kindergarten and activities. Learning to call the librarian “Mrs. Newberry” instead of “Betsy” was a task several had to master. As Benjamin May said, “but Mama, Betsy is her name.” Alphabet, numbers, coloring within lines, following directions kept these youngsters busy. In be- tween busy times were playing with many new friends. One six-year old, Laura Bridges, had an especially ex- citing time when she was crowned Little Miss Bland County on Octo- Well versed in daily routine, first graders had successfully mastered the alphabet and were beginning reading and arithmetic. Most of the class discovered Mrs. Miller’s “friend”, the l ittle red paddle. They constantly heard their teachers say- ing, “listen, and take care of your- self instead of everyone else.” As one child said, “the best part is fi- nally having class in the big build- ing. Displaying talents for these first graders is a highlight of the music program during spring concert. Carey Berg Kurt Blankenship Ginny Blevins Katrina Clark Aaron Clemons Brandon Faulkner Brian Faulkner Jason Hagy Kelli Hall Kristen Jackson Rob Kegley Hope Melvin Joshua Moore Nick Moore Heather Morehead Robert Newberry Chris Pauley Michael Pauley Will Pauley Ryan Powers Jesse Rudder Cristy Stiltner Ashley Tate Kelly Thompson Jimmy Ward Shayla Williams First grade — 45 Randy Bearrington, Jr. Jason Blevins Malcolm Conley James Faulkner Kristina Goins Clinton Hagy Crystal Hancock Kari Harner Cicely Havens Erin Johnson Michael Lambert Joshwa Lester April Moore Stuart Morehead Brad Myrick Justin Neel Westen Patton Heath Puckett Joshua Richardson Olena Sexton Allison Sheets Amber Simmons Ted Sparks Jeremiah Tate Scottie Ward Nathan Winters Keeping up to the rhythm, these second graders give all they can at the spring music concert. 46 — Second grade we? 4 {- =” 7 Projects created thrills ““T errariums? Oh, boy, we get to dig in the dirt and go nature hunt- ing.” Mrs. Barbara Justice’s third graders expressed excitement over their new project. When the com- pleted projects came to school, ex- tra space had to be found for the large glass containers. Second grad- ers in this classroom studied a unit on musical instruments. They then set out with spirit to make their own Mrs. Barbara Justice’s second and third grad- ers exit at 3:00 for the buses and home. instruments. With an overflowing small class- room, the twenty-six second grad- ers in Mrs. Becky Scott’s room im- proved their skills with harder math, polished reading and learned to write in cursive. Both classes enjoyed watching the circus come to town. Seeing the big elephants erect the tents and observing the other animals created quite a furor. Sarah Bird Will Blankenship-2 Joshua Breedlove-2 Jeff Brunk-2 Jeremy Dillow Whitney Gamble Leslie Gordon-2 Stephanie Kelley Lee Meadows-2 Stacy Miller Katie Muncy-2 Debbie Munsey Ryan Newberry Casie Pruitt Sharon Shewey Brent Tate-2 Erin Thompson Christa Winesett-2 Second Third grade — 47 New opportunites improved spirit n opening of new opportunity Williams Orchard and the bank. the bank they were impressed by for fourth graders led them into the They said the best part “was eating _ the time locks and were allowed to world of 4-H with projects and tal- at McDonalds.” At the orchard they look into the vault. They also ent shows. Field trips took third or observed cleaning and waxing of worked with creative writing and fourth students to the public library, apples and went into the freezer. At _ self-image projects. Chris Berg David Conley Kelly Dunn Adam Faulkner Leisa Hagy Ashley Havens Kelli King Sara King Brooke Kitts Patrick Lindamood Phillip Meadows Sandra Melvin David Neel Charlotte Nunn Jim Bob Penley Kim Pohlman Amanda Shelton Jason Sides Sarah Smith Heather Stiltner Lorie Tabor Daniel Thompson John Kelly Thompson Jennifer Walker 48 — Third grade Summer Bernard Amanda Blankenship Amanda Brown Andy Bruce Matthew Brunk Mary Jane Chewning Jimmy Conley Charlie Corder Banjamin Davis Billy Davis Marie Dotson Jamie Dunn Jason Hancock Casey Johnston Lisa Kimberlin Cindy King Michael Mabe Lee Meadows Vince Moore Jason Neel Jon Newberry Holly Pauley Amanda Prescott Roger Reed Rae Romano Jacob Scott Kary Taylor John Curtis Thompson Eric Wimmer Jennifer Winters Fourth grade — 49 Designers created villages and cities “4 hat happened to readin’, wri- tin’, ‘rithmetic and recess?” Be- ing a fifth or sixth grader isn’t what it used to be. From a shoe box unit to a pueblo village of boxes iced with caulking, fifth Jeremy Blankenship Sheri Blankenship Brooke Dillow Terry Gilley Monica Keene Jody Lambert Eric Miller Jayson Mitchem Michael Muncy Mike Munsey Rachel Munsey Jamy Nunn Joseph Paciga Smokey Parmenter Becky Penley Jimmy Pike Melissa Richardson Andy Selfe Sarah Shewey Brandon Sink Melanie Talbert Samantha Thompson Sam Tickle Misty Wiley Chery! Winsett 50 — Fifth grade grade imagination and creativity seemed limitless when duplicating In- dian villages. They also entered an essay contest, produced science fair projects, and collected and pressed wildflowers. Sixth graders learned the importance of good nutrition, the effect of stress and first aid. They also designed cities while studying city governments, |p May, they joined the seventh grade fora trip to Charleston, SC. Cindy Berg Allen Brown Becky Brunk Charlie Burton Justin Eaton Shannon Enoch Bradley Gordon Crystal Hall Shannon Havens Bobbi Hobbs Bradley Hoosier Brock Justice David Alan Lambert Joanie Lambert Cindy McGrady P. J. Meadows Robbie Morehead Anne Myrick Patty Reed Michael Shelton Jason Stowers Wes Strock Bradley Tate April Tickle James Umbarger Brian Waddle Shannon Webb Christopher Wolcott Tonya Wyatt Sixth Grade — 51 CLASS OFFICERS: Beth Bridges, president; Amie Simms, vice-president; Crystal King, secretary; Kristie Dillow, treasurer. Detria Agee Steven Berry ‘Roger Brewster Beth Bridges Eric Brooks Angela Carter Karen Daughtry Robbie Davis Kristie Dillow Tawny Dillow Aaron Faulkner Heather Keene Crystal King Kevin King Angel Mitchem Chad Morehead Sandra Nelson Stuart Newberry Stanley Overbaugh Misty Pauley 52 — Seventh grade Detria Agee and Misty Pauley lend their tal- ents to the spring music concert. Wenona Scott Jes Selfe Amie Simms Jimmy Sparks Jason Stafford Tanya Tolbert Melanie Thompson Chris Tickle Eric Tiller Wendy Umbarger Dawn Walls Seventh graders pose for a picture. These special olympics students proudly donned their uniforms — Steven Berry, Mat- thew Brunk, Chad Morehead, Jeremy Blankenship, Eric Tiller. Circus was a favorite of the year T) id you see that? The elephants did it.” Amazement and ex- citement were felt throughout the school when the circus came to town. Most of the classes watched the elephants erect the tents. Sev- enth graders cited this time as one of the favorites of the year. These spirit-filled pre-teens sup- ported the sports with their pres- ence and their voices. The girls formed a pep squad to cheer the 8th grade boys’ team. A visiting speaker talked to them about the importance of education and how to cope with abuse. One student who had left home tem- porarily said the speaker had helped her toward a better under- standing of herself and others. Choices of areas for their annual school trip presented few problems. They quickly decided on Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC and set forth on a campaign to raise needed funds. Seventh grade — 53 TOP LEFT: Va TOP RIGHT ‘iter receiving a R¢ rate his excellent r th tudent bod The prett r the student body. The pretty d out to be a boiled egg! CENTER LEFT: Rachel! Havens takes time out � rest and ponder CENTER RIGHT: Mrs. Helen Blankenship ’ r , works with Marie Dotson on math BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Fred Beamer had the honor of presenting candy bars to costume winners. Mrs. Betty Munsey, dressed as a red devil, received (or gave) an added bonus! BOTTOM RIGHT: FHA trips provide fun and fellowship, sharing laughter and a few days of “putting up with each other.” Pam Chewning, Dusty King, Freda Davis, Patricia Nelson 54 — Candids uccess €ame to those who sought it. Concentration and hours of study brought good re- sults. The first MACC match gave Bland top billing. The English team answered more percentage questions than any school in the district. Students (as well as fac- ulty and community) took great pride in their academic accom- plishments, encouraging a com- petitive spirit among their peers. TOP: Attentive students try to absorb sci- ence as presented by Mr. John Wagoner (Robert Davis and Angela Dalton). BOTTOM LEFT: Math students are giving all their concentration to the problem at hand. FRONT ROW: Allan Newberry, Chad Chandler, Patricia Austin. BACK ROW: Steve King, Todd Harden, Lorin Hanshew, Shawn Nelson, Sandy Mitch- ell, Monica Molina. BOTTOM RIGHT: Samantha Tickle pre- pares science assignment. Div.-Academics — 55 2 TOP RIGHT-Social Studies MACC — FRONT: Molly Richardson, Sarah Umbarg er, Chip Bird, Holly Warden. BACK: Mrs. Nancy Gamble, sponsor, Bradley King, Robbie Waddle, Rusty Bird. TOP LEFT: Chip Bird, DAR Good Citizen Award. This award is based on leadership, extracurricular activities and community par- ticipation. BOTTOM RIGHT — FLAG GIRLS: Whitney Gamble and Sheri Blankenship. These young ladies are responsible for hoisting the flag daily. BOTTOM LEFT-HONOR SINGLE BAR: Amy Haga, Dale Morehead, JoAnn Shewey. These students attained a 95 or above average for two years. 56 — Honors Honor Status Spirited students showed loyalty in many different ways, some as spec- tators, some as athletes, and some as scholars. Honors were achieved by students willing to put forth the effort. Every student attaining a 95 or better average received a letter or bar. For the 87-88 year eight students attained the honor status. Graduating seniors who reached this plateau were Gerhard Schoenthal and Karen Strock, triple bars; Jennifer Stafford and Roberta Kegley, double bars; Sarah Newberry, bar; Lana Lindamood, letter. School spirit was also shown by students in MACC. This was Bland’s second year to participate in this Mountain Academic Competition Conference sponsored by VPI SU. There were four teams (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) in which students participated. Prac- tice sessions were held after school one day a week. The matches were held in February and March with a final tournament following the reg- ular matches. Directed questions and toss-up questions made up the matches. Participants found accu- rate knowledge was not sufficient to win, instead, quick action on the buzzers became the determining factor. TOP-English MACC — FRONT: Becky Bird, Joyce Bruce, Christie Wolfe, JoAnn Shewey. BACK: Mrs. Janet Faulkner, sponsor, Crystal Tibbs, Eric Faulkner, Duane Compton, Mike Sage. CENTER TOP-Math MACC — FRONT: Stephanie Meadows, Sonya Chewning, Su- san Remines. BACK: Mrs. Kay Mabe, spon- sor, Lute Scott, Robbie Brown, Chris Dillow, Clint Kegley. CENTER BOTTOM-Science MACC — FRONT: Zach Burton, Heather Burton, Crys- tal Bruce, Charlie Thompson. BACK: Mr. John Wagoner, sponsor, William Tickle, Ja- son Gusler, Dale Morehead, Julie Baxley. BOTTOM-HONOR LETTER: Robbie Brown, Alison King, Lute Scott, Miracle Mitchem, William Tickle. Honors — 57 aa TOP: Friends through it all are Ritchie Ha- | BOTTON: At awards ceremony students and TOP: Elizabeth Turner receives congratula- vens and Kevin Fore on graduation night. faculty honor seniors led by Jennife r Stafford __ tions at graduation. and Karen Strock. BOTTOM: Gerhard Schoenthal gives the val- edictory address. 58 — '88 Graduation TOP LEFT: Lute Scott receives the Algebra !! award from Mrs. Kay Mabe. TOP RIGHT: Donna Lambert receives ath- letic letter for cheerleading from Mr. Rich Hankins. BOTTOM: Recipient of the Woodsman of the World elementary award is Sheree Burton. Mr. Jerry Powers presents the award. End of ’88 revealed accomplishments he spirit of every student was shown as the class of 1988 said their farewells to all the underclassmen. There were tears of happiness as well as sadness and many smiles. Following the invocation by Ritchie Havens, class president, Karen Strock delivered the salutatory ad- dress. Jennifer Stafford gave the run down of class history and Gerhard Schoenthal rendered the valedicto- ry address. Roberta Kegley and Sa- rah Newberry prophesied the fu- ture for their classmates; Maria Foglesong and Pam Dillow read the class will. Giftorians, Donna War- den and Lana Lindamood, presented each classmate with a hu- morous gift commenorating an event of the year. Freda Davis, class grumbler, commented on faculty or school items which needed im- provement. Awards day revealed the stu- dent’s accomplishments. Awards consisted of certificates, medals, let- ters and bars for both athletic and scholastic achievements, plaques, perfect attendance and leadership awards. School spirit flowed throughout the student body as they applauded each recognition of achievement. ‘88 Awards — 59 New faces, new faces, and more faces ew faces, new faces and more faces encased the math and sci- ence departments. New require- ments created a drastic increase in class enrollments. A number of new another new face, Mr. Al Smith, be- came a permanent fixture in phys- ical science and biology. Mr. Smith was new to Bland but not new to the teaching field. New to the Math department saw fe changes other than larger clas numbers. Faculty members wep Mrs. Kay Mabe, Mr. Tommy Birg Mr. Rich Hankins and Mrs. Sandr, chemistry class was Mr. John Wag- Harman. students also contributed to the in- . oner who also taught Earth Science. crease. In addition to new students, 7 - ss TOP: The student body usually knows when chem- istry class is experimenting by the “perfumed” halls! JoAnn Shewey, Shannon McGrady, Christie Wolfe, Chip Bird, Robbie Brown, Pee Wee Blankenship, Lute Scott. BOTTOM LEFT: Crystal Bruce does last minute checking while Mr. John Wagoner corrects as- signments. BOTTOM CENTER: Mr. Al Smith has the look of a werewolf in this biology class. Tracy Repass, Clin- ton Kegley, Rusty Bird, Chris Dillow. BOTTOM RIGHT: “And it really won't blow up?’ Tiffany Bowen looks doubtful as Pee Wee Blanken- ship helps set up their experiment. 60 — Science ie Mm Irmo TOP: Amy Haga and Pee-Wee Blankenship demonstrate their expertise in Trig. CENTER LEFT: Mr. Tommy Bird drives home PY a point in Math. Bobby Boardwine, Michelle ] Wright, Jason Ramsey, Tommy Nunn, Rusty ; Warden, and Mr. Tommy Bird. is CENTER RIGHT: Resource teacher, Mrs. Rita Winborne, coaches Will Blankenship in the rudiments of Math. BOTTOM: “I’m not sure | believe you”, Eric Faulkner, Crystal Tibbs, Jim Britton, and Mrs. Kay Mabe. TOP: This is Honors English!?! Mrs. Janet Faulkner’s 12th grade English prepares dec- orations for the Little Miss Beauty Pageant- Tonya Smith, Sarah Strock, Christie Wolfe, Joyce Bruce, Susan Remines, Aaron Newber- ry. CENTER LEFT: Mrs. Sandra Harman’s adap- tive English-Tammy Dye, Jeb Barker, Bridgette Penley, Kenneth Dye, Mark Hamblin, Kevin Wright, Mrs. Harman. CENTER RIGHT: Mrs. Janet Faulkner lectures to 11th grade English. Second Third French students ponder over — French I,II students seem happy over the test class assignment — Heather Smith, Aaron that Ms. Diane Rowe is distributing-Travis Newberry, Amy Haga, Alan Cassell. Munsey, Bronco Strock, Katie Tibbs. 62 — Language Spirits were not always glad ones Spirits were not always glad ones as students worked hard to over- come those lengthy research papers required by Mrs. Janet Faulkner in the English department. Students learned to research and write about a certain subject. They spent a day in the WCC library in addition to other sources. Speeches were re- quired by the junior class for im- proved public speaking skills. Sec- ondary students also did famous plays in literature. French students used tapes and tape manuals to further their ability to speak the French language. Di- alogues were also presented in front of the class for a grade. The English department boasted four teachers, Mrs. Janet Faulkner, Mrs. Chris Bird, Mrs. Sandra Harman and Miss Lisa Copenhaver, who is new to Bland. Mrs. Amber Witt, also new to Bland, coached elementary stu- dents in reading skills. TOP: Expressions show varied interests as Miss Lisa Copenhaver lectures to 9th grade English. BOTTON LEFT: These 8th grade English stu- dents listen quietly to Mrs. Chris Bird's in- structions. BOTTOM RIGHT: Heather Keene cultivates her reading skills with Mrs. Amber Witt. Languages — 63 TOP: Mr. Thacker’s History class — What's funny about history? Sure you don’t have a comic book concealed? CENTER: Mr. Beamer at his best — after all, he got recognition from Modern Pictures! BOTTOM: Jerome Meadows pays close at- tention to Mr. Havens as he explains it once again. 64 — Social Studies Research brought learning 44 f course we love it, its the last paring them for college.’’ To one we have to take” re- many students these required marked several of the seniors when classes of history, government asked how they liked government. and geography were found bor- Others said “it would help in pre- ing, while others found them in- teresting. Some geography stu- dents found helpful assistance from a computer program, “Carmen Santiago.” And while some students chose to sleep through films and videos, others found them a source of learning. Elementary students discov- ered a profitable source of learn- ing by research and duplication. After a unit of study they built a city, complete with officials, or duplicated Indian villages from various tribes. TOP LEFT: Mr. Havens making sure that Charlie Thompson does his work, and what an innocent look Charlie has !! TOP RIGHT: Bridget Penley works with- out notice to the camera. CENTER LEFT: Standing by their prize winning work Smokey Parmenter, Becky Penley and Jody Lambert take top honors in the elementary Indian village contest. CENTER RIGHT: Mr. Thacker trying to do some learning of his own, while his class finds it amusing. BOTTOM: Mrs. Ogle’s sixth graders lose concentration with the entrance of the camera. Social Studies TOP: Offering elementary instrumental mu- sic was a boon to students in fifth, sixth and seventh grades. Their response was over- whelming to the delight of director Bob Cor- rell. Seventh graders Karen Daughtry and Misty Pauley practice in brass section. BOTTOM: “Are you sure this is going to work?” Vicki Sarver, Amanda Baxley and Miss Lisa Copenhaver during Art II class. Band is reinstated Excitement and response was overwhelming to the reinstatement of band. Fifth, sixth and seventh graders were introduced to the ru- diments of music and shown the various instruments available to them. Mr. Robert Correll’s exuber- ance inspired his students. Elementary art was again taught by Mrs. Annette Burton. Each month their handiwork was dis- 66 — Fine Arts played in the hall. Secondary art was offered to beginning through third year students and taught by Miss Lisa Copenhaver. Mrs. Chris Bird’s drama students attended One-Act Play competition where they performed “A Chil- dren's Story.”” Forensics hopefuls had “try out” in December for the district competition held at Ft. Chis- well in February. TOP: Second third graders quickly distrib- uted water cups, watercolors, paper and pencils and set to work on their drawings following Mrs. Burton's instructions and ex- ample. FRONT ROW: Jeremy Dillow, Ryan Newberry, Whitney Gamble. BACK ROW: Jeff Brunk, Leslie Gordon, Stephanie Kelley. Debbie Munsey. CENTER LEFT: Practice for One-Act Play competition took place in the gym. Tiffany Bowen, Vicki Sarver, Debra Dycus, Randy Dillow, Chip Bird, Robbie Waddle, and Mi- chael Fanning are the children and Kathy Kidd plays the teacher. CENTER RIGHT: Dramatics — The new prin- cipal arrives in the form of Christi Conley. Happy Dillow, Chip Bird, Robbie Waddle, Michael Fanning, Christi. BOTTOM LEFT: Getting ready for the Christ- mas parade and their drum roll are Eric Tiller and Christopher Wolcott. BOTTOM RIGHT: Charmin Gravley and Tina Johnston “listen” as their teacher in- forms them of the new principal (A Chil- dren’s Story). Fine Arts — 67 P.J. Meadows, April Bobbi Hobbs Crystal Hall Getting read for a volleyball examination — Jay Meadows, Bridgette Penley, Rusty Meadows, Tina Brown, Patrick Smith. 68 Physical Educatio Changing titles created contusion lementary teachers were delight- ed to find a new addition to their curriculum. Mr. William Hale joined the elemntary roster as Phys- ical Education instructor. This freed teachers on Tuesday and Thursday to catch up on the tons of paper work facing them daily. Mr. Hale used exercises and various types of ball games and relays relevant to the age and grade of the children. Secondary physical education fol- lowed the same patterns and reg- ulations as previous years. On Tues- day and Thursday when elementary students used the gym, secondary students studied health in the dress- ing room. Prior to this year students studied driver’s education during their physical education time. This year it was taught after school from 3:00 to 3:30. Changing titles in the business curriculum kept faculty and pupils confused. Typing became Typewrit ing then Keyboarding, Office Tech- nology changed to Office Systems and Word Processing became In- formation Processing. No wonder students did not know what class they were taking! Enrollment in business computers demanded two class sections and Mr. Richard Ha- vens ended up teaching accounting. TOP LEFT: Joyce Bruce takes over Mr. Ha- ven’s desk to complete accounting. TOP RIGHT: Donna Lambert concentrates on the complexity of word processing. BOTTOM LEFT: Tracy Repass and April Newberry ponder the perplexity of Infor- mation Systems (Office Technology) BOTTOM RIGHT: Chad Thompson writes his own program in Business Computer Ap- plications. Vocational — 69 Super Glue found to bond all materials Designing floor plans for a model (or dream) house, or managing a family budget kept home econom- ics students occupied. In addition, they learned cooking, sewing and meal planning skills. They also vis- ited an auto dealer who told them what to be aware of in purchasing a used car. They saw films and related materials pertaining to cancer and the terrible statistics of AIDS. These classes were no longer referred to as ‘home economics’, but Life Skills and Family Living and were open to both girls and boys. Agriculture and shop classes re- i OP: Shop work finds Scotty Tickle and Tim- my Clemons busy at production. Hey, boys, that’s not Super Glue is it? BOTTOM: While working at a job and earn- ing money is great, class learning is also necessary. Doug Boardwine and Patricia Austin. RIGHT: Crystal Thompson and Tracy Hall get elf costumes cut out. With only two weeks to get ready FHA girls were hard pressed to meet the deadline. 70 — Vocational vealed strong interest even though the potential number of future farm- ers is few. Open to both male and female, instruction focused on farm management, animal judging, bud- geting, machinery and woodwork- ing. During Mr. Crabtree’s absence, one student tested the power of Su- per Glue and found that it was as good as its name! (Chalk remained on the shelf, light switches stayed in one position and the computer keys typed B and N — only one didn’t know which letter would appear). Carrying a full load and working at a job required long attention span and little sleep. Students who were interested in their own pocket money or purchasing that special set of wheels elected the route of Industrial Cooperative Training where they could work in local businesses. Still other students selected vo- cational training at George Wythe School where they became skilled in a specific trade. These trade areas were mechanics, cosmetology, ma- sonry, food management, drafting, and horticulture. TOP LEFT: Mr. Bill Crabtree approves Junior Blevins handiwork. TOP RIGHT: Really, boys, you should be using those tools instead of displaying them — Heath Muncy, Randy Dillow, Michael Fanning, Duane DeHart, Tony Boksa. CENTER LEFT: Mrs. Betty Munsey explains proper table setting to Mindy Brewster, Crys- tal Thompson, Christie Wellman, Rachel Da- vis and Tina Kimberlin. CENTER RIGHT: Kevin Wright, Marsha Mar- tin, Julie Strock, Monica Molina, Cindy Blevins, Chery! Hall. BOTTOM: ICT classroom work-Lori Perkins, Barry Fulford, Julie Pauley, Brian Duncan, Shawn Nelson, John Mustard. Vocational — 71 TOP RIGHT: Second grade cookie making CENTER RIGHT: Third grade cookie making TOP LEFT: Robbie Taylor and Jimmy Duncan tools enough to do whatever they are doing CENTER LEFT: Scott Lambert and Zach Burton assist at bowling for PTSO carnival BOTTOM LEFT: Steve Berry, Chad Morehead and Jeremy Blankenship search the card catalog for a desired book BOTTOM RIGHT: Sheri Blankenship is prepared for a dunking on her vacation. 72 — Candids CYARACTER ACTER) rganizations provided the op- O portunity for leadership in many areas. Whether an officer or mem- ber, students became leaders in committees and individual projects. They also learned the art of group cooperation and acceptance of ma- jority rule in decision making. Pro- motion ‘of social life transpired through ‘club sponsored trips, par- ties and dances. o t TOP-Senior Beta-FRONT ROW: Tresila Sink, Dixie Bruce, Barbara Meadows, Tonya Smith, Joyce Bruce, Sonya Chewning, Rusty Bird, Jenny Meadows. 2ND ROW: Amy Haga, Jennifer Simms, Susan Remines, Jay Meadows, Samantha Waddle, Julie Baxley, Tonya Looney. 3RD ROW: Heather Smith, JoAnn Shewey, Alison King, Patrick Smith, Clinton Kegley, Robbie Waddle. 4TH ROW: Crystal Tibbs, Christie Conley, William Tick- le, Chip Bird, Chad Thompson. 5TH ROW: Brandon Farlow, Mike Sage, Tina Johnston, Alan Cassell, Dale Morehead. BACK ROW: Robbie Brown, Eric Faulkner, Lute Scott, Mir- acle Mitchem. CENTER: Chip Bird enlists assistance from FFA boys, Duane DeHart, Happy Dillow, Heath Muncy, in loading fruit to deliver to area nursing homes. BOTTOM-Senior Beta Officers: Robbie Waddle, vice — president; Sonya Chewning, secretary; Mrs. Janet Faulkner, adviser; Tonya Smith, treasurer; Chip Bird, president. 74 — Senior Beta Service , ervice projects were primary por- tions of the Beta clubs. Senior Betas purchased floor mats for the gym entrance, magazines for Foren- sics and a computer SAT study guide. They also delivered fruit to area nursing homes and helped the elderly by raking leaves and stack- ing firewood. Junior Betas assisted at PTSO carnival, served as hostess and provided refreshments for home MACC matches. Senior Betas attended the state convention and competed in the Quiz Bowl, English, Math, Science, oratory and scrapbook events. Last year they attended the national con- vention. Chip Bird was state vice- president. To be a Beta member a student must attain and maintain a 90 av- erage. TOP: Junior Betas receive certificates, pins and Beta magazine CENTER-Junior Beta-FRONT ROW: Heather Bur ton, April Conley, Becky Bird, Sarah Umbarger Stephanie Meadows, Sarah Thompson. 2ND ROW: Shelley Beam, Jeana Dalton, Tina Hounshell Heather Olinger, Donna Wiley. 3RD ROW: Steph anie DeHart, Angela Stowers, Ginger Dillow, Crys tal Bruce. BACK ROW: Katie Tibbs, Amanda Har den, Charlie Thompson, Jason Gusler BOTTOM-Junior Officers: Sarah Thompson, pres ident; Becky Bird, vice-president; April Conley, sec retary; Sarah Umbarger, treasurer; Stephanie Meadows, reporter; Mrs. Nancy Gamble, adviser Junior Beta — 75 Sonya Carroll and Becky Bird wit Mr. Fred Beamer | ’ s. Robbie Waddle renhaver, Gary ve Meadows as Kay € adley King as Fred Beam BOTTOM LEFT-SCAE left fo right. botto h Ke ey, Bradley Ki Bird on King, Charlie Thomps Robert Sexton, Mr. [ohn Wagoner, sp BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. John Wagone 4 Conley singing Christmas songs Competitive spirit earned honors (competitive spirit and combined effort kept FBLA members active throughout the school year. Mem- bership was open to all students enrolled in a business class and fac- ulty urged students to participate. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a service organization in addition to preparing students as leaders in business. Spring regional academic com- petition found student testing in all areas of business subjects. Those who came out on top advanced to state competition. Earning money through the Little Miss Junior Miss beauty pageants and the Snow Dance, FBLA‘ers used their profits to purchase a directory for school announcements and a water cooler for the secondary hall. Previous purchases were another water cooler, computers, floor and wall mats for the gym. Bland FBLA has consistently been an Honor Chapter and a Gold Seal Chapter. Senior members partici- pated in the “shadow” program where a senior was assigned to a business person and accompanied that person's daily routine. SCA got off to a slow start but surged forth with annual Christmas program plans in the spirit of the s eason. With little time to get it all together due to “snow days” they, nevertheless, put on an entertain- ment package with something for everyone to enjoy. TOP LEFT-FBLA-FRONT ROW: Debra Dycus, Mary Echols, Susan Remines, Heather Olinger, Sarah Thompson, Sarah Umbarger, Becky Bird, Stephanie Meadows, Tammy Daughtry. 2ND ROW: Jenny Umbarger, Robbie Brown, Chris Dillow, Mike Sage, Amy Haga, Clinton Kegley, Rusty Bird, Tonya Smith, Holly Warden. 3RD ROW: April Newberry, Brandon Barlow, Brian Hall, JoAnn Shewey, Tina Hounshell, Scott Gusler, Sonya Chewning, Angela Dalton. 4TH ROW: Laura Sadler, Ginger Dillow, Aaron Newberry, Scott Wellman, William Tickle, Chip Bird, Dale Morehead. 5TH ROW: Pam Wright, Dusty King, Jerome Meadows, Patrick Smith, Zach Burton, Jason Gusler, Tracy Repass. 6TH ROW: Rita Hamblin, Donna Lambert, Becky Winesett, Crystal Bruce, Duane Compton, Donna Wiley, Ra- chel Havens. BACK ROW: Robert Sexton, Bobby Boardwine, Gary Blankenship, Scott Lambert, Ra- chel Davis. TOP RIGHT-FBLA OFFICERS: JoAnn Shewey, pres- ident; Amy Haga, vice-president; Dale Morehead, secretary; Sonya Chewning, treasurer; Donna Lam- bert, reporter; Tonya Smith, historian; Chip Bird, parliamentarian; Mrs. Jessie Kegley, advisor. BOTTOM: Sarah Thompson assists in the PTSO fund raiser. TOP LEFT-Safety Patrol-FRONT ROW: Stan- ley Overbaugh, Sandra Nelson, Beth Bridges, Tawny Dillow, Misty Pauley, Karen Daughtry, Jason Stafford, Robbie Davis. 2ND ROW: Heather Keene, Tonya Talbert, Wendi Umbarger, Dawn Walls, Aaron Faulk- ner, Chris Tickle. 3RD ROW: Kevin King, Eric Brooks, Angela Carter, Stuart Newberry, Crystal King. 4TH ROW: Ange! Mitchem, Kristie Dillow, Wenona Scott, Amie Simms, Detria Agee. BACK ROW: Jes Self, Vicki Ogle and Margie Powers, sponsors, Melanie Thompson. CENTER RIGHT: Amie Simms assists Eric, Vanover in getting washed up for lunch — one of the duties of a safety patroller. BOTTOM: Crystal King provides leadership in taking Kindergartners to lunch. Crystal King, Ashley Strock, Albert Davis, Kirstie Meadows, Kristen Songer, J.R. Shewey, Charlie Stiltner, John Clemons, Shane Thompson, Amy Craig, Shelley Atwell. ™ j a ft Get All roads led to competitive spirit Planning a trip to Myrtle Beach, Carowinds, and Charleston, S.C. created joyous anticipation for safe- ty patrolers from the 7th grade. This long awaited trip was a reward for a year of hard work as they super- vised younger children, safety wise. As they reached the top of the el- ementary ladder they found more responsibilities had been placed upon them, especially those who became officers. Leaders selected by their classmates were Angel Mitchem, president, Aaron Faulk- ner, vice-president, Kevin King, sec- retary, Wendi Umberger and Stuart Newberry, treasurers. Cramatics students had little time to “get their feet wet’’ since district competition was held in the fall of the year. The class presented the play “The Children’s Story’ at this competition which was held at Grayson County High School. Then they began to try their hands at script writing and had an enjoyable time turning stories and events into plays. The class then began prep- aration for another play to complete their year of learning! Students interested in forensics had to suffer through tryouts to see if they measured up to competition. After the die was cast, Mrs. Chris Bird, adviser set up rules and gave out assignments. Then everything was uphill and members got down to work with a competitive spirit. CENTER LEFT: Drama officers: Mrs. Chris Bird, adviser; Kathy Kidd, treasurer; Miracle Mitchem, secretary; Chip Bird, vice- president; Tiffany Bowen, president. TOP: Drama Club-FRONT ROW: Kathy Kidd, Randy Dillow, Tiffany Bowen, Michael Fannning. 2ND ROW: Jenny Umbarger, Debra Dycus, Heath Muncy, Duane DeHart. 3RD ROW: Doug Boardwine, Christie Con- ley, Chip Bird, Robbie Waddle, Vicki Sarver. BACK ROW: Dixie Bruce, Tina Johnston, Charmin Gravley, Shawn Wilcoxen, Miracle Mitchem. CENTER RIGHT: DRAMA students rehearse “The Children’s Story.” BOTTOM — FORENSICS-FRONT ROW: Heather Smith, Sherri Shewey, Tonya Smith, Sarah Thompson, Sarah Umbarger, Becky Bird, Stephanie Meadows. BACK ROW: Chip Bird, Eric Faulkner, Dale Morehead, Clinton Drama Forensics — 79 BELOW-FFA OFFICERS-FRONT: Kim Crab- tree, president; David Strock, vice-president. 2ND ROW: Randy Dillow, treasurer; Tony Boksa, 2d vice-president. BACK ROW: Lorin Hanshew, reporter; Mr William Crabtree, adviser. NOT PICTURED: Steve King, secretary; John Mustard, sentinel CENTER RIGHT-FFA First Second Year MEMBERS-FRONT ROW: Tommy Wolfe, Roger Blankenship, Eric Martin, Travis Sim- mons, Nathan Romano, Sherman Alford, Kevin Pauley 2ND ROW: Jeb Barker, Rusty Meadows, Matthew Newberry, Robbie Taylor, Brent Davis, David Kingrea. 3RD ROW: Travis Morehead, Michael Dil- low, Jimmy Duncan, Toby Dotson, Jim Brit- ton. 4TH ROW: Greg Boksa, Danny Morehead, Robbie Reed, Brad Harden, Joe Putman. BACK ROW: Matthew Morehead, Robert Davis, Wayne Hubble, Jason Hall, Thomas Nunley. BOTTOM: Members unload fruit from FFA- Beta sales. FFA Third, Fourth, Fifth-Year MEMBERS-FRONT ROW: Kim Crabree, John Stafford, John Simmons, Tony Boksa, Mark Hamblin, Randy Clemons, Scotty Tickle 2ND ROW: Travis Munsey, Stacy Bruce, Junior Blevins, Scott Lambert, David Chandler, Tim Clemons, Lorin Hanshew. 3RD ROW: David Strock, Randy Townley, Sam Simmons, Randy Dillow Todd Harden, Barry Fulford, Darrel Wright. BACK ROW: Duane DeHart, David Walls, Brad Havens, Michael Fanning, Kevin Cox, Heath Muncy Todd Morehead, Five attended National Convention f ighlighting the FFA year was a_ trip where two of them took part in and one received the American trip to the National Convention — the talent show. Four members re-_ Farmer’s Degree. At a regular at Kansas. Five members made the ceived the State Farmer's Degree meeting the Bland chapter was honored with a visit by two state officers and two area supervisors. Members took part in forestry and livestock judging. They add- ed to their bankroll by selling fruit in conjunction with Senior Betas. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America gave students a head- start on the job market. For some, it got them out of school half a day. Students not only joined the working class, but they practiced proper parliamen- tary procedure, worked on in- terviews and resumes and treat- ed their employers to a breakfast in the spring. TOP-VICA MEMBERS-FRONT ROW: Patricia Austin, Lori Perkins, Julie Pauley. 2ND ROW: Doug Boardwine, J. R. Harris, Scott Lambert. BACK ROW: Sammy Simmons, Bar- ry Fulford, Brian Duncan, Shawn Nelson. BOTTOM-VICA OFFICERS-FRONT ROW: Patricia Austin, reporter; Julie Pauley, vice-president; Lori Perkins, secretary. BACK ROW: Brian Duncan, pres- ident; John Michael Mustard, treas- urer; Doug Boardwine, parliamen- tarian; Mrs. Carolyn Bane, adviser. SoS eT OL OL LL LL LL LL OL OOS OTT i i i We're 1 Teddy bears with maroon and gold pompoms wearing a tee shirt with the slogan “We're 1” proved a profitable sales item for the Library Club and helped to boost school spirit. Profits from bears and posters were used to improve library se- lections. FHA officers planned meetings while sponsor, Mrs. Betty K. Mun- sey, moved to the next project. Members used every spare minute cutting and sewing elf costumes preparing for the Christmas parade in Wytheville. This year, Bland FHA was in charge of vision screening for the county. They continued the col- lection of Campbell's labels, using the proceeds to purchase equip- ment and materials for the school. As a reward they visited Cincinatti, Ohio, on their annual trip. TOP: Lana Lindamood explains the rules of “Win, Lose or Draw” to Kelli King during the Library club’s party for reading bee members. CENTER LEFT-LIBRARY OFFICERS: Mrs. Betsy Newberry, sponsor; Amy Haga, treasurer; Tonya Looney, secretary; Julie Pauley, vice-president; Tonya Smith, president CENTER RIGHT:LIBRARY CLUB-FRONT ROW: Tammy Daughtry, Tonya Smith, Holly Warden, Julie Pauley, Sonya Carroll, Patricia Nelson. 2ND ROW: Sherri Shewey, Heath- er Smith, Amy Haga, Tiffany Bowen, Donna Lambert. BACK ROW: Tonya Looney, Doug Boardwine, April Newberry, Benga Hager, JoAnn Shewey, Patricia Corder, Teresa Lester, Sarah Strock, Jason Gusler. BOTTOM-READING BEE PARTY-FRONT ROW: Kurt Blankenship, Erin Johnson, Jessica Tester, Ashley Havens, Benjamin Davis, Evelyn Baxter. BACK ROW: Seth Baxter, Lana Lindamood, Hope Pike, Sarah Thompson, Bobbi Hobbs, Mrs. Betsy Newberry. 82 — Library Club TOP-FHA OFFICERS-FRONT ROW: Sarah Thompson, sargent-at-arms; Hope Pike, chaplain; Jennifer Simms, treasurer; Tonya Looney, recording secretary; Joyce Bruce, president. BACK ROW: Mrs. Betty Munsey, sponsor; Julie Strock, sargent-at-arms; Mir- acle Mitchem, reporter; Amy Haga, corre- sponding secretary; Kathy Kidd, 2nd vice- president; JoAnn Shewey, 1st vice-president CENTER-MEMBERS-FRONT ROW: Jenny Umbarger, Julie Baxley, Tonya Looney, Ellis Wade, Charmin Gravley, Patricia Nelson, Sonya Carroll, Joyce Bruce, Sarah Strock, Kathy Kidd, Scott Lambert, Samantha Wad- dle, Tammy Daughtry. 2ND ROW: Dixie Bruce, Crystal Tibbs, Patty Mutter, April Newberry, Heather Smith, Amy Haga, Patricia Austin, Rachel Havens, Michelle Spangler, Dusty King, Debra Dycus, Sandy Mitchell. 3RD ROW: Katie Tibbs, Amanda Harden, Rita Hamblin, JoAnn Shewey, Tresila Sink, Staci Roseberry, Tina Johnston, Miracle Mitchem, Tracy Repass, Jennifer Simms, Tina Brown, Pam Wright. 4TH ROW: Julie Strock, Alison King, Heather Olinger, Pam Chewning, Barbara Meadows, Sarah Thompson, Tina Hounshell, Holly Warden, Gwen McGrady, Crystal Bruce, Stephanie DeHart. 5TH ROW: Christie Wellman, Michelle Wright, Tina Kimberlin, Sarah Umbarger, Becky Bird, Hope Pike, Angela Dalton, Laura Sadler, Mary Margaret Gibson, Julie Overbaugh, Kandi Farley, Ginger Dillow. 6TH ROW: Molly Richardson, Pam Harden, Lori Compton, Stacy Tibbs, Cindy Justice, Crystal Thompson, Stephanie Meadows, Tra- cy Hall, Patty Tibbs, Rachel Davis, Mindy Brewster, Bethane Shewey. BACK ROW: Kathy Shewey, Becky Mallory, Missy French, Stephanie Goins, Patricia Corder. VISION SCREEN TESTING-Tina Hounshell with Scott Gusler monitor the vision screen- ing for the fourth grade, Jacob Scott, Kary Taylor, Roger Reed and Andy Bruce. TOP: ( staff-FRONT ROW: Molly CENTER-Newspaper try. 2ND ROW: Jasor Heather t } arro 3RD ROW: Robert Sexton, Rusty Bird, Kevin Lindamood, Angela Dalton Teresa Lester, Donna Lambert, Tonya Smith, Vicki Sarver, Julie Pauley BACK ROW: Kathy Kidd, Sarah Strock, Gary Blankenship, Chip Bird, Aaron Newberry, Chad Thompson, Miracle Mitchem, Clintor fany Bowe n BOTTOM: Rapt in the current news items, Lorin Hanshew, John Stafford, Dayton Morehead Newspaper Spirited hard work produced publications (T hey were due yesterday.”’ Newspaper and yearbook staffs heard those words on more than one occasion from advisors Chris Bird, Sandra Harman and Bet- sy Newberry. Meeting deadlines was a never ending task. TOP-Yearbook staff — SEATED: Heather Smith, Amy Haga, Barbara Meadows, Sherri Shewey, Pam Chewning. STANDING: Tonya Smith, Tina Brown, Mrs. Elizabeth Newberry, advisor, Susan Remines, Hope Pike, Sonya Chewning, Tiffany Bowen, Jason Gusler Each month the Rocket Rapp was published with all the latest hap- penings and events. Kathy Kidd served as editor. The newspaper was awarded a 2nd place in VHSL competition for the ‘88 year. Weekly work sessions kept year BOTTOM LEFT: EDITOR — Sonya Chewn- ing checks layout of another staffer. CENTER RIGHT: April Newberry, Becky Winesett, staffers. BOTTOM RIGHT: Susan Remines during af- ter school work session. book staff bustling as they took their assignments with a mixture of spirit and hard work. Sonya Chewning headed the staff as editor. They were excited about their plans, but a big sigh escaped each staffer when the final shipment was posted. Yearbook — 85 L TOP: Patrick French trip Smith makes good use of CENTER LEFT-FRENCH OFFICERS: Bradley King, president; Amy Haga, vice-president Jenny Meadows, secretary; Jay Meadows, treasurer; Miss Diane Rowe, sponsor. CENTER RIGHT: Members enjoy New York 86 — French Club outing at Mama Leone’s BOTTOM-French Club-FRONT ROW: Bethane April Conley Chewning, Patrick Smith Tammy Daughtry, Mary Echols Barbara Meadows. 2ND ROW: Tina Houn shell, Heather Smith, Amy Haga, Jenny Meadows, Tina Brown, Hope Pike, Tina Johnston 3RD ROW: Crystal Tibbs, Amanda Harden, Clinton Kegley, David King, William Tickle, Rusty Bird, Jay Meadows, Miracle Mitchem. 4TH ROW: April Newberry, Julie Baxley, Samantha Waddle, Jason Gusler, Kevin Lindamood, Alan Cassell, Tracy Re pass. 5TH ROW: Alison King, Tonya Looney Lute Scott, Charlie Thompson, Robbie Brown, Dale Morehead, Chad Thompson Eric Faulkner. BACK ROW: Mike Sage, David Strock, Brandon Farlow, Jerome Meadows, Aaron Newberry, Bradley King, Brian Fore, Chris Dillow, Brian Hall, Travis Munsey. Shewey Sherri Shewey, Pam Tresila Sink Field trips filled an educational need Addressing club and class mem- bers by their French names was a requirement. If Miss Rowe called them by their English name, they knew she was angry! Traveling to Roanoke to see a French play (a comedy through the National The- atre) constituted an enjoyable and entertaining diversion from the classroom. They sponsored a Sweetheart dance on February 11 with clubs selecting a girl to com- pete for the title of “Sweetheart”. Their major project of the year de- veloped from a desire to learn French culture in a natural setting. Using time off during Easter break they set off to Canadian soil. A new experience for many was changing US dollars to Canadian currency and puzzling over the cost of items (was this a bargain or did | get “taken’’?) Tired and weary from the long bus trip and lack of sleep, they tumbled off the bus to return to a structured classroom setting. An undecided advisor eventually concluded that a science club would be worthwhile. Following the election of officers, their first assignment was to assist in the SCA Christmas program. Plans for the year included several field trips — scientifically speaking! In January a field trip to Radford University’s planetarium encouraged members to work toward additional trips. At Radford they also listened to pro- fessors on careers in geology and physics. In the spring they traveled to Washington, D.C. to tour the Smithsonian Institute. x= = c TOP LEFT: SCA and Science clubs banded together to produce a Christmas program. Elves Becky Bird and Sonya Carroll present a “certificate” to Mr. Bill Crabtree. Bradley King was MC. TOP RIGHT: Science officers: Dale Morehead, president, Patricia Nelson, vice- president, Sonya Carroll, secretary-treasurer, Mr. John Wagoner, sponsor. BOTTOM-Science Club-FRONT ROW: Crystal Bruce, Heather Burton, Shelley Beam, Heather Olinger, Donna Wiley, Pa- tricia Nelson, Sonya Carroll. 2ND ROW: Robbie Brown, Chris Dillow, Lute Scott, Mary Echols, Dale Morehead, Ja- son Gusler. 3RD ROW: April Newberry, Tonya Looney, Staci Roseberry, Julie Baxley, Eric Faulkner, Shannon McGrady, Jerome Meadows. BACK ROW: Bobby Boardwine, Mr. John Wagoner, Mike Sage, Duane Compton, Brandon Farlow, Jason Ramsey. Science — 87 TOP: Mr. Robert Correll, band director, in- structs brass section. CENTER: Participation in Wytheville Christ- mas parade won them a Ist place. BOTTOM-Band Members-FRONT ROW: Wenona Scott, Heather Keene, P.J. Mead- ows, Rachel Munsey, Wendy Umbarger, Bobbi Hobbs. 2ND ROW: Dawn Walls, An- gel Mitchem, Detria Agee, Jason Stowers, Joanie Lambert, Bradley Hoosier, Shannon Webb. 3RD ROW: Tonya Talbert, Brock Jus- tice, Mike Munsey, Cheryl Winesett, Patty Reed, Sheri Blankenship, Sarah Shewey, Cindy Berg. 4TH ROW: Robbie Morehead, Jamy Nunn, Charlie Burton, James Umbarger, Shannon Enoch, Justin Eaton, Brook Dillow, Wes Strock. BACK ROW: Eric Brooks, Karen Daughtry, Misty Pauley, Jody Lambert, Chris Wolcott, Steve Berry, Eric Till- er. Excellence + nterest, excitement, and desire combined to create the speed of progression for band members. They excelled far beyond public ex- pectations and won first place in two Christmas parades. With only three months instruction and prac- tice that was quite an accomplish- ment. Mr. Robert Correll worked with sections and grades each morning in the lunchroom. 88 Band O ccupying a large block of time for practice and performance, athletics was an important part of the school and Community. Stu- dents and spectators crowded the bleachers to enjoy and support the players. Keeping grades up became increasingly difficult with the de- crease in time for study and rest. Both students and community sup- porters were proud of its teams and sportsmanship. TOP: Jenny Meadows, Rachel Havens, Kathy Kidd and Hope Pike are part of the action in this scene. BOTTOM LEFT: Baseball huddle from ‘88 season. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cheerleaders manage various twists and shapes. . — Sports — 89 Veteran teams go under ho ever heard of playing tennis or baseball in the snow or in coats? Practice started early for these hopefuls. Using the gym on rainy or cold days prospects boned up on conditioning. Mr. Robin Thacker, tennis coach, watched their practices and then instructed each student in better techniques for hitting the ball and getting to it more quickly. The team consisted of three seniors, two jun- BELOW: Kim Crabtree serves during home tennis game. BOTTOM-TENNIS TEAM: Rachel Havens, Karen Strock, Roberta Kegley, Amy Haga, Sarah Newberry, Sarah Strock, Tina Brown, Jenny Meadows, Kim Crabtree TENNIS SCOREBOARD Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Fries 4 Shawsville 3 Fort Chiswell 5 Independence 9 Floyd 7 Galax 8 Auburn WON-2 LOST-4 TIED-1 90 — Tennis iors, three sophomores and one freshman. Losing only three mem- bers the team was hopeful in bet- tering their record of 2-4. Mr. Jamie Hale, baseball coach and first year teacher, started early in the year to organize and con- dition his baseball team. With a near veteran team, hopes were high for a winning year. Tommy Bird served as assistant coach and Kevin Cox was manager for the team. TOP: Rachel Havens makes sure the racket makes contact with the tennis ball against Galax opponent. CENTER RIGHT: Spectators reveal varied in- terests as Jenny Meadows struggles to main- tain her equilibrium and return the ball dur- ing Galax game. a tS oe ae — tei LEFT: Aaron Newberry dons uniform in prep- aration for game CENTER: Happy Dillow alertly watches for a fly ball in his direction. BOTTOM-BASEBALL TEAM-FRONT ROW: Michael Fanning, Leslie Duncan, Randy Townley, Gary Blankenship, Robbie Waddle. BACK ROW: Coach William Hale, Jay Mead- ows, Scott Lambert, Darrel Wright, Aaron Newberry, Chip Bird, Randy Dillow, Brad Havens, David Chandler, Tommy Bird BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Northwood eo ocky Ga Floyd P Shawsville Auburn Fort Chiswell 10 Floyd 10 Fries 4 Galax 20 Independence 18 Fries 4 Rocky Gap 7 WON-4 LOST-9 Baseball — 91 92 - TOP LEFT: Hope Pike nearly draws a charge against Nina Lee of Fort Chiswell when she scores these two points. TOP RIGHT: Rachel Havens puts space be- tween herself and the opponent while Tina Brown comes in to assist. BOTTOM LEFT: Tina Brown sizes up her chances against tough opposition from Ft. Chiswell. BOTTOM RIGHT: The referee closely ob- serves the interaction between Ft. Chiswell and Jenny Meadows as she struggles to find a free teammate. Girls’ Varsity Basketball Disappointing season zaps spirit After a disappointing previous year, spirits were still at a low ebb, but Coach Fanning and his team were hopeful. They practiced and conditioned and were ready for the opening game against Shawsville. That was a letdown followed by an injury. Then disagreements cropped up and one team member quit. This left only seven members so Coach added Patricia Austin. It seemed the girls had given up completely when one loss followed another. How- ever, they ended the season on a positive note by winning the last game. The team consisted of three seni- ors, five juniors, one sophomore and one freshman. With prospects from the JV squad, next year looks a little brighter . VARSITY GIRLS’ SCOREBOARD Bland 22 Bland 33 Bland 38 Bland 18 Bland 33 Bland 14 Bland 16 Bland 20 Bland 38 Bland 26 Bland 33 Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Shawsville 54 Grayson Co. 56 Narrows 40 Auburn 65 Rocky Gap 65 Ft. Chiswell 75 Galax 39 Floyd Mt. Rogers Shawsville Grayson Co. Narrows Auburn Rocky Gap Ft. Chiswell Galax Floyd Mt. Rogers WINS-1 LOSS-17 TOP LEFT: As Susan Remines strives to gain control of the basketball, Patricia Austin blocks any aggressive opponents. TOP RIGHT: Becky Winesett plows through a Ft. Chiswell block to steal a pass. VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM — KNEELING: Seniors Kathy Kidd, Sarah Strock, Susan Remines. STANDING: P. J. Meadows, manager, Jenny Meadows, Amanda Harden, Tina Brown, Hope Pike, Becky Winesett, Coach Geoffrey Fanning. NOT PICTURED Rachel Havens and Patricia Austin. Varsity Girls’ Basketball — 93 TOP LEFT: Kathy Shewey seems to have the court all to herself. TOP RIGHT: Becky Bird are you dancing with that Eaglette or putting a spell on the basketball? Good pass, Becky! BOTTOM: Bicycling was introduced as a good conditioner. Ready to roll are Stacy Tibbs, Pam Harden, Crystal Thompson, Becky Bird, Julie Strock and Kathy Shewey. 94 — JV Girls’ Basketball Spirited team ready to battle New faces made up the bulk of the JV Rockettes basketball team which was comprised of one sophomore, five ninth grade, five eighth grade and two seventh grade girls. Rachel French, a Ceres seventh grader, made the trip daily for practice. They were coached by Geoff Fan- ning, his second year. After a slow and rough start these spirited girls were ready to battle. Valiantly they fought for contro! of the boards. Mid-season, Julie Strock damaged a knee but refused to give in and played the remaining games in bandages. Their efforts gained eight wins with twelve losses. OcKEr ae Ci = — tae Hh JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM — KNEELING: Crystal King, Julie Strock, Stephanie Meadows, Sarah Thompson, Becky Bird, Pam Harden. STANDING: P.J. Meadows, manager, Angela Dalton, Tina Johnston, Crystal Thompson, Laura Sadler, Rachel French, Kathy Shewey, Stacy Tibbs, Coach Geoffrey Fanning. TOP: Laura Sadler outjumps a formidable opponent with Crystal King and Tina John- ston in the wings. RIGHT TOP: Julie Strock makes an easy two points against Rocky Gap with Rachel French ready to rebound. RIGHT BOTTOM: Sarah Thompson and Crystal Thompson outmanouver the Eagles. Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland Bland JV GIRLS’ SCOREBOARD Shawsville Grayson Co. Narrows Auburn Fries Rocky Gap Ft. Chiswell Galax Floyd Co. Mt. Rogers Shawsville Grayson Co. Narrows Auburn Fries Rocky Gap Ft. Chiswell Galax Floyd Co. Mt. Rogers LOSS-12 JV Girls’ Basketball — 95 TOP-VARSITY CHEERLEADERS-FRONT: Tiffany Bowen. 2ND ROW: Amy Haga, Crystal Tibbs, Donna Lambert, Tonya Smith. TOP: Heather Smith, Amanda Harden, Tammy Daughtry. CENTER: Varsity and JV cheerleaders give skit at pep rally. BOTTOM LEFT: Formation to boost fans during time-out. BOTTOM RIGHT: Practice session after school. 96 — Cheerleaders TOP-8TH GRADE CHEERLEADERS-FRONT: Kristie Dillow. CENTER: Wenona Scott, Amie Simms, Tawny Dillow, Wendy Umbarger, Detria Agee. TOP: Misty Pauley. CENTER LEFT: 8th grade cheerleaders during half-time. CENTER RIGHT: V cheerleaders prepare for ball players entrance. Sa Homethe ds osters on the gym walls and front halls and signs on the players’ lockers depicted the handiwork of the cheerleaders. Practice sessions kept them on their toes for the “big” performances. Getting a pep rally together took “spirit’’ since it fell in the middle of exams. Seventh graders formed a squad for the 8th grade boys games. Varsity gained assistance from ‘“Rocketman’’-Vicki Sarver. “The graveyard” is the nickname given to BCS gym. As competitors entered the school they were sur- prised to see an empty grave sign with their name on it. With each Bland win, the competitor was bur- ied. Cheerleaders with Mrs. Faulk- ner’s aid made the grave stones. BOTTOM-JV CHEERLEADERS: Lori Comp- ton, Holly Warden, Stephanie Meadows, Becky Bird, Tina Hounshell, Sarah Thomp- son, Sarah Umbarger, Pam Harden. Cheerleaders — 97 Na ms J i TOP-VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM- FRONT ROW: Randy Dillow, Robbie Waddle, Mike Fanning, Rusty Warden BACK ROW: Brian Hall, David King, Chip Bird, Patrick Smith, Chad Thomp- son, Gary Blankenship, Leslie Duncan, Brian Fore. CENTER LEFT: Mike Fanning makes an easy two as Patrick Smith prepares for a rebound. CENTER RIGHT: Chad Thompson reach- es the sky for this bucket. BOTTOM: Not only does Bland have twin tunnels but also has twin steam roll- ers in seniors Leslie Duncan and Gary Blankenship. They posed formidable foes in defense and barreled through on the offensive boards. 98 — Varsity Boys’ Basketball Spirited determination brought victory Ecstatic fans, team and coach rev- eled in the glory of each win. News- paper sports time and again carried headlines depicting Bland’s laurels. The TV even spoke highly of the team “through the tunnel.” Their secret was spirited determination and excellent team work with the spirit of peers, faculty and commu- nity behind them. Their goal at the beginning of the year was to win the district, and they courageously bat- tled tough opponents of Galax, Au- burn and Ft. Chiswell with little margins at the final buzzer. With each game and great senior lead- ership the team gained valuable ex- perience. Losing seven seniors, four of them regular starters, will create a little apprehension for the next season. However, the bench is strong and replacements from the JV team are very promising. Coach Rich Hankins says the future looks bright for another good year in ‘90. MED All District — Gary Blanken- ship, Leslie Duncan, Chad Thomp- son. Honorable mention-Patrick Smith. Co-Coach-of-the-year — Rich Hankins. MED District Champions CENTER: Senior Robbie Waddle is confident of Patrick Smith’s goal. BOTTOM: Strong defense kept Bland on top throughout the season — David King, Chad Thompson, Randy Dillow, Brian Fore. VARSITY SCOREBOARD Bland Mt. Rogers Rocky Gap Narrows Auburn Ft. Chiswell Grayson Floyd Galax Fries Shawsville Grayson Mt. Rogers Rocky Gap Floyd Shawsville Narrows Fries Ft. Chiswell Galax Auburn Varsity Boys’ Basketball — 99 100 — JV Boys’ Basketball TOP LEFT: Clinton Kegley grabs for the moon on this pass from Auburn over Rusty Bird's head. TOP RIGHT-JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM- FRONT ROW: Toby Dotson, Roger Blanken ship, Travis Morehead, Rusty Bird. BACK ROW: Robbie Taylor, Jason Hall, Wil liam Tickle, Billy Epperson, Travis Munsey, Clinton Kegley, Charlie Thompson, Jay Meadows BOTTOM: William Tickle strains every mus cle in an effort to retreive the ball while the referee watches closely for any personal con tact. Supportive fans traveled with teams Under the intensive training of Geoff Fanning the boys’ JV team took on a new outlook. Indoor con- ditioning and building stamina through walking and bicycling got them ready for practice sessions. Boys were determined to make a good showing, especially after los- ing two key players to the varsity squad. The team consisted of six freshmen and six sophomores. Win- ning big on the first two games boosted spirits to a high only to drop when losing the next four. Games were close, several with on- ly a one or two point lead. Fans were supportive throughout the season. With each point gained they clapped, screamed and yelled to let team and coach know they were behind them. Many even trav- eled the far distances to observe the competition. JV SCOREBOARD Mt. Rogers Rocky Gap Narrows Auburn Ft. Chiswell Grayson Floyd Galax Fries Shawsville Grayson Mt. Rogers Rocky Gap Floyd Shawsville Narrows Fries Ft. Chiswell Galax Auburn WON-9 LOST-11 TOP: JV team bursts through the cheer- leaders barrier to enter the playing arena ready for combat. CENTER: Surrounded by defensive players, Travis Munsey searches for an opening. BOTTOM LEFT: Robbie Taylor puts up a two-pointer in the face of tough defense. BOTTOM RIGHT: Coach Geoff Fanning in- structs Travis Munsey, Robbie Taylor, Rusty Meadows and Rusty Bird. JV Boys’ Basketball — 101 TOP LEFT: Aaron Faulkner arrives too late to draw the charging foul TOP RIGHT; With ease Joe Putman tosses this one toward the hoop BOTTOM LEFT; Chris Tickle gets caught in an Auburn trap. BOTTOM RIGHT: Everyone is ready for a rebound.Brad Harden, Joe Putman, Aar- on Faulkner, Chris Tickle. 102 — 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Spirit prevailed over height Competing against players nearly a foot taller, Bland’s 8th grade team was clearly the underdog. However, they felt just as big as their opponents and they played with the spirit to win. Under the encouraging and supportive tute- lage of Mr. Tommy Bird, they won games they should have lost. Most losses were only by minimal points. The school camera was used to tape most of their games. Mr. Bird then took his players to task when they viewed the tape pointing ouf their mistakes and studying their competitors plays. This enabled them to improve their playing. Eight of the thirteen players came from the seventh grade and will be eligible to play next season. With experience behind them, they hope for a winning season in ‘90. 8TH GRADE SCOREBOARD Bland Rocky Gap Narrows Auburn Ft. Chiswell Grayson Floyd Galax Fries Shawsville Grayson Rocky Gap Floyd Shawsville Narrows Fries Ft. Chiswell Galax Auburn TOP: Fans go wild with excitement and spirit when Bland scores in a tight game. CENTER: The quickness of Stephen Lindamood proves too much for Auburn. BOTTOM-8TH GRADE BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM-FRONT ROW: Jason Quinn, Douglas Wiley, Kevin King, Kevin Pauley, Chris Tickle. BACK ROW: Aaron Faulkner, Brad Harden, Joe Putman, Jes Selfe, Chad Morehead, Ste- phen Lindamood, Eric Tiller, Stuart Newber- ry. 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball — 103 Smith and Bird crowned Queen King ho were the sweethearts of BCS? Each club chose a couple for candidates in the French Club's Sweetheart Dance. Candidates were French-April New- berry Brandon Farlow; SCA-Julie Pauley Lorin Hanshew; Science- Heather Burton Duane Compton; FFA-Kim Crabtree Michael Fan- ning; FHA+Kathy Kidd Scott Wellman; Library-Sonya Car- roll Brian Duncan; FBLA-Tonya Smith Patrick Smith; Beta-Heather Smith Rusty Bird; JR Beta-April Conley Charlie Thompson; Drama- Miracle Mitchem Randy Dillow; Newspaper-Tlammy Daugh- try Aaron Newberry. From these came the Sweetheart King and Queen having been Voted on by the student body through secret ballot on February 9. Curiosity came toa peak on Feb- ruary 11, 1989, waiting for the crowning. The applause from the Beta Club resounded when Heather Smith and Rusty Bird received the crowns and titles of Queen and King. Soundsations provided the music from 7-99. TOP: Sweetheart King and Q r Rusty tree, Michael Fanning, Kathy Kidd, Scott Tam Daughtry, Aaron Newberry, Mira Bird and Heather Sm an, Sonye ‘ro Briar ncaf Mitcne Randy Dillow, April Newber BOTTOM: Julie Pauley Heather Burton, Duane Compton 104 — Sweetheart Dance TOP RIGHT: Tor aden create ) dance CENTER: Cou BOTTOM LEFT: Bad nm Kir OM RIGHT the ee ap a? TOP: Mrs. Sue Duntord’s third grade. TOP CENTER: Mr. Bob Correl! conducts band in medley of Christmas songs. BOTTOM LEFT: Kindergarten in song fol- lowed with bell ringing. BOTTOM RIGHT: Erin Johnson and Kari Harner offer a duet for the public. BOTTOM: Sixth grade portray manger scene accompanied by the seventh grade. 106 — Music candids Special occasions create humor and joy n what occasion did students and teachers dressed in outra- geous costumes and face paint pa- rade in front of everyone? What else but Halloween? On October 31, hordes of wild outfits and funny fac- es turned out to give the judges a giggle. Judging was by grades with best costumed boy and girl selected per grade. Each winner received a candy bar. Happy voices rang with Christ mas cheer on December 19 when Mrs. Iris Strock’s music classes presented their concert. Each grade sang, danced, used bells, or par- ticipated in a portrayal of the first Christmas. Mr. Bob Correll’s band also gave their first concert. TOP LEFT: Joe Putman and Tiffany Bowen- secondary. TOP RIGHT: Parade of costumed faculty. CENTER LEFT: 2d — Clinton Hagy Cicely Havens. CENTER: 6th — don. CENTER RIGHT: Kelly Sluss Michael Pauley — Ist grade. BOTTOM LEFT: This unusual frog is Debbie Munsey. BOTTOM RIGHT: 7th low Aaron Faulkner. Crystal Hall Bradley Gor- Tawny Dil- Halloween candids — 107 TOP: “C’mon you guys, can’t you tell what this is?’ Wes Strock urges his team members to guess the phrase he’s drawn in a game of Win, Lose or Draw. CENTER LEFT: Mr. Bob Correll! presents the top award prize to Sheri Blankenship. The band sold candy to raise needed funds and money was awarded to top student salespersons. CENTER RIGHT: During half-time young- sters try their skills with the basketball and against each other. BOTTOM: Preschoolers become pilgrims and Indians for the “first Thanksgiving.” 108 — Candids Fun games olidays, celebrations, vacations provided opportunities for parties, fun and games. Dressing up for var- ious holidays gave students the chance to recreate history and have fun doing it. However, they didn’t need holidays for excuses to cel- ebrate. Birthdays, snow days, end of exams, winter, spring or whatever struck their fancy was cause enough for a party. Vacations came in the form of school trips or family to- getherness. Fun also came from just being together. gO I EE OE April Newberry and Tonya Looney begin a carefree day in the summer sun. TOP: John Curtis Thompson rides the waves at Myrtle Beach on the FHA trip May ‘88. 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Love, Mommie CHRISTIE WOLFE We're proud of you and we love you very much. Love, Daddy, Mommy Granny and Sam Thanks senior staffers — Sonya Chewning Tiffany Bowen Tonya Smith Susan Remines IG (R) Win Cash Play Bankroll SONYA CARROLL Set your goals high and do your best to achieve them. The future awaits you. You've made it! Mom Gary GARY BLANKENSHIP Best of luck! And we praise your efforts in basketball. Pearlie and Archie Blankenship Bland Supply 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. HOURS It's Good for you; Good for us, Mon.-Sat.8a.m.-10 p.m: And Good for the community Sunday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. te Serving Bland County Sones 1975 al ACADEMICS PER a kneMine 2 ya arte Agee, Detria Alford, Sherman Asbury, Jamie Atwell, Shelley Austin, Patricia Bane, Carolyn 32, Index Tina Bruce, Andy Crystal Dixie Joyce 16, 5 133 Stacy Brunk, Becky Jeff Matthew 27, 83, 84, 85, 86, 90 49 24, 75, 77, 83, 87 27, 74, 79, 83 57, 74, 77, 82, 83, 27, 80 51 47 49 Stephanie 24, 75, 76, Dillow, Brooke Chris Ginger Jeremy Joshua Kristie 52, Michael Randy . 17, 18, 79, 80, 91, 98, 104, 134 Zihy Pas 23; 7D, Barker, Jeb Barlow, Brandon BASEBALL BASU BADAY. .c0slh eure des 92, Baxley, Amanda Starr Julie 30, 74, 83, 86, 87 Beam, Shelley 24, 75, 87 Beamer, Fred Si. 129 Berg, Carey Chris Cindy Bernard, Summer Berry, Steven Beta, Junior Senior Bird, Becky 24, 75, 77, 79, 83, 84, 97, 130 Chip. 18, 56, 57, 74, 77, 79, 84, 85, 91, 98, 133 Christine R 37 Mrs Violet 40 Rusty .. 27, 74, 76, 77, 84, 86, 100, 104 Samantha Sarah Thomas Nelson Bivens, Harold Blankenship, Amanda Gary. 17, 18, 77, 84, 91, 98, 133 Burge, Mr Paul 4] Burton, Charlie 5] Heather 17, 24, 75, 87, 104 Mrs Annette Sheree Zach Carroll, Sonya 104, 133 Carter, Angela Cassell, Alan Mrs Joyce Chandler, Chad David Charnaud Monica CHEERLEADERS Chewning, Mary Jane Pam 27, 83, 85, 86, 130 Sonya. . 18, 57, 74, 77, 84, 85, 129, 133 Clark, Katrina Clemons, Aaron Jim John Randy Timmy CLOSING Colville, Theresa H Compton, Duane Lori 17, 18, 82, 83, 84, 87, 17, 27, 77, 87, 104 18, 22, 83, 97, 130 24, 75, 76, 86, 104 Tawny Dotson, Marie Toby Duncan, Brian Jimmy Leslie Dunford, Mrs Sue Dunn, Jamie Kelly Dycus, Debra Dye, Kenneth Tammy Eaton, Justin Echols, Mary Ruth EIGHTH GRADE. 52, 78, 97 49 25, 80, 100 81, 104, 134 25, 80 91, 98, 134 30, 7 7, 79, 83, 130 25 25 51 30, 77, 86, 87 tive whivg= ban eee ELEVENTH GRADE ....... 30, 31 Enoch, Shannon Epperson, Billy FACULTY Fanning, Michael 104, 129, 134 Mr Geoffrey Farley, Kandi Farlow, Brandon 104 Brian FASHIONS Faulkner, Aaron Adam Brandon 51 25, 100 37, 39 18, 79, 80, 91, 98, 41 22, 83 17, 27, 74, 86, 87, 30 32, 78s 103 48 45 Jeremy Kurt . Mrs Bonnie Blevins, Cindy . . Ginny. Jason Junior .. Boardwine, Bobby Doug Boksa, Greg Tony ... Bowen, Tiffany 96, 133 Breedlove, Joshua Brewster, Mindy Roger... Bridges, Beth Pe ee Britton, Jim Brooks, Eric ... Brown, Allen Amanda.... Mrs Nancy . Robbie 30, 79. 81, 82 24, 80 .. 30, 80 17, 79, 82, 84, 85, 47 2 83, 131 27, 74, 77, 86, 87 Conley, April Christie David Jimmy Malcolm 17, 74, 76, 79, 130, 133 Copenhaver, Lisa Jeanine Corder, Charlie Patricia Correll, Robert E Cox, Kevin Crabtree, Kim Wi lliam Harvey Craig, Amy Dalton, Angela Jeana Daughtry, Karen 16, 17, Tammy 84, 86, 104 Davis, Albert Banjamin . Billy Brad Brent Rachel ... Robbie... Robert .. DeHart, Duane 17, 80, 90, 104, 133 37 78 24, 77, 83, 84 24, 75 52, 78, 88 18, 30, 77, 82, 83, TT. 52. 24 79, 80, 130, 133 Brian Eric James Mrs Janet 17, 18, 27, 74, 79, FIFTH GRADE FIRST GRADE Fore, Brian Kevin FORENSICS ROURIT GRADE, 20. wiccncces French, Missy FRENCH CLUB FRESHMEN ..........+ 24) 25,26 Fulford, Barry 80, 81, 134 Gamble, Mrs Nancy Whitney Gibson, Mary Margaret Gilley, Terry . Gilmer-Grubb, Mrs Wendy Goins, Kristina Stephanie Gordon, Bradley Leslie GRADUATION ’88..........-- 58 Gravley, Charmin 79, 82, 83, 133, 134 Green-Harman, Mrs Sandra 38 Gusler, Jason. . 17, 25, 75, 77, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87 Mark 129 Scott 1S, 207 Haga, Amy . 30, 74, 77, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 90, 96 Hager, Benga Hagy, Clinton Jason Kari Leisa Hale, Mr William Hall, Brian Cheryl Crystal Jason 30, 86, 25, 80, 100 Kelli 45 Tracy 22, 83 HALLOWEEN PRINCE, PRINCESS Hamblin, Mark Rita Hancock, Crystal Jason Hankins, Mr Richard Hanshew, Lorin. 17, 76, 80, 104, 134 Harden, Amanda. 28, 75, 83, 86 Brad 22, 80, 103 Michael Todd Pam co. Harless, Paul Harner, Kari Harris, J R Havens, Ashley Brad Cicely Cicero Rachel Richard Crockett Shannon. Hobbs, Bobbi .... HOMECOMING Hoosier, Bradley Hounshell, Tina 97 Hubble, Wayne Jackson, Kristen . Johnson, Erin Jonnstom; Gasey .-..... 5+. 1 ee 28, 74, 79, JUNIOR MISS BLAN PETNACHIESS © « .s eae ahtatan es 30, 3 Justice, Brock Cindy ‘oe Mrs Barbara Keene, Heather . Kegley, Clinton .. . 18, 28, 74, 77, 79, 84, 86, 100 Mrs Jessie Rob ... Roberta . : Kelley, Stephanie _ Kathy... . 79, 83, 84, 104, 129, 134 Kimberlin, Lisa 49, 131 Tina 35, 034 KINDERGARTEN King, Alison 28, 74, 76, 83, 86 Bradley 30, 76, 86, 129 Cindy 49 Crystal 52, 78 David 18, 28, 86, 98, 134 David Anthony 134 Dusty 30, 77, 83 Kelli 48 Kevin 52, 78, 103 Sara Shannon Steven oe Kingrea, David 25, 8 Kitts, Brooke Lambert, David Alan oa Donna 17,31, 7h B2L 84, Joanie $1, Jody 50, Michael Scott 77, 80, 81, 83, 91, Lester, Joshwa Teresa LIBRARY CLUB Lindamood, Kevin Patrick Stephen LITTL E MISS BLAN Looney, Tonya. 16, 31, 74, 82, 83, 86, 87 Mabe, Michael Mrs Kay Mabry, Matthew . Mallory, Becky Martin, Eric Marsha. Maxton, Milton M May, Benjamin McGrady, Cindy Gwen Shannon Collene Meadows, Barbara 85, 86 ee 18, 28, 74, 86, 91, 100 Jenny... 17, 18, 31, 74, 86, Jerome . S17, 86, Kirstie ..... 44, Lee 47, Mrs Susie PJ Si, Phillip Rusty 255 Stephanie 25, 75, 77, 79, 83, 84, 97 18, 28, 74, 83, 84, Melvin, Hope Jon Mrs Mary Sandra ered Michaels, Jimmy Miller, Eric . re ne Mrs June .. 38, ¢ Stacy . Millirons, Tonya MISS ECHO Mitchell, Sandy . me aS Mitchem, Angel . 52, 78, 88 Jayson .... ..50 130, 131 Miracle . 28, Moore, April Heath Joshua Nick Vince Morehead, Chad Dale Danny Dayton Lake Heather Matthew Packy Robbie Stuart Todd Travis Muncy, Heath Katie Michael Munsey, Debbie Mike Mrs Betty Rachel Travis Musick, Mrs Donna 74, 79, 83, 84, 86, 104 46 31 45 45 49 52, 103, 131 31, 74, 77, 79, 86, 87 25, 80 130, 135 80, 129, 135 25, 80, 100 79, 80, 135 Mustard, John Michael Mutter, Mr David Patty Myrick, Anne Brad Neel, David Jason Justin Nelson, Patricia 87, 135 Sandra Shawn Newberry, Aaron 104, 130, 135 Allan 16, 77, 82, 83, 84, Pe D25 IG 81, 135 17, 77, 84, 86, 91, 31, 130 April .31, 77, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 104 Jon Matthew Mrs Elizabeth Robert Ryan . Sarah Stuart NEWSPAPER 49 :«, 22, 80 39, 40, 41, 85 NINTH GRADE ........ Nunley, Thomas Nunn, Charlotte . Jamy Ogle, Mrs Vicki Olinger, Heather OPENING ...... Overbaugh, Julie Stanley . Paciga, Joseph Leila. Parmenter, Smokey . Patton, Westen Pauley, Amanda Chris Holly 25, 75, 77, 83, Julie 18, 76, 81, 82, 84, 104, 135 Kevin. . Michael . 23, 80, 103 = as ce 45 Misty 52, 78, 88, 97 Will Penley, Becky Bridgette Jim Bob Mrs Brenda Perkins, Lori PERSONNEL Pike, Hope Jimmy Mrs Brenda Pohlman, Kim Powers, Mrs Margaret 39, Ryan BEE SC HOMOIS . Skt ave sed ees Prescott, Amanda PROM Pruitt, Casie Puckett, Heath Putman, Joe Quinn, Jason Ramsey, Jason Randy Bearringto, Jr 1 fe Reed, Patty i. Robbie . £000 sak te eye Roger Remines, Susan . 87.135 Repass, Tracy 28, 77, 83, CURE IMUM cc caeegeseraas 2 Reynolds, Mrs Katherine Richardson, Joshua Matthew Melissa . Molly ... Romano, Nathan Gs sos | Slaten ens eee Roseberry, Staci : SE Rowe, Ms Brenda .. Rudder, Jesse . Sadler, Laura....... 23, +7. 83, 131 SAFETY PATROL 78 Sage, Mike ... 18, 28, 74, 77, 86, 87 Sargent, Mr Keith . 41 Sarver, Vicki . 18, 79, 84, 135 18, 81, 135 Raa ra oe 40, 41, 42 17, 18, 25, 83, 8d, 57, 74, 77, 84, wae SCIENCE CLUB Scott, Jacob , 28, 14, 86, 87 Mrs Janet. , 53, 78, 88, 97 SECOND GRADE Selfe, Andy Jes... S, 78, 103 SENIORS... . 32, 33, 133, 134, 135, 136 SEVENTH GRADE Sexton, Olena .. Robert Sheets, Allison Shelton, Amanda . Michael Shewey, Bethane . wae Bia 83, 86, 131 JoAnn . . 31, 56, 57, 74, 76, ai 50, 88 Sharon 47 Sherri 28, 79, 82, 84, 85, 86 Sides, Jason 48 Simmons, Amber 46 John 25, 80 Sammy 80, 81, 135 Travis 3, 80 Simms, Amie 8, 97 Jennifer , 83 Sink, Brandon 50 Tresila 1G. ST, fy , 86 SB use). 0 51 Smith, Heather 28, 74, 79, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 96, 104 Mr Alfred 39 Patrick 29, 74, 77, 86, 98, 104 Sarah 48 Tonya 96, 104, 136 SNOW QUEEN KING Songer, Kristen SOPHOMORES ......... «4% 275 28. 2 Spangler, Michelle 31, Sparks, Jimmy Ted . Stafford, Jason John Stevens, Thomas Stiltner, Charlie Cristy Heather Stockner, Mrs Nancy Stowers, Angela 25, Jason =) Strock, Ashley ; 44, David 17, 29, 80, Julie. . NS). 235, 335 Karen Mrs Iris Sarah . 82, 83, 84, 90, 136 Wes: .; 51 Swanson, Tammy Lynn . 136 SWEETHEART DANCE .. 104, 105 Tabor, Lorie Talbert, Melanie Tonya Tate, Ashley Bradley Brent . Jeremiah Taylor, Bennie Sarah 74, 77, 79, 82, 84, 85, 78, 25, 80, 100, 130 I 90 TENTH GRADE........5 27, 28,29 Thacker, Mr Larry oo ie 39, 129 Thompson, Chad .. 31, 74, 84, 86, 98 Charlie... 25, 75, 76, 86, 100, 104 Crystal Daniel Erin . John C urtis Kelly .. Melanie Mrs Michelle . Roger Dale. } Saran. 1%:,25, 75. 77; 79, 83, 84, Shane 2+ . -, “a4, Tibbs, Crystal 18, 29, Te 83, 86, Dot Katie Patty Stacy Tickle, April Chris Matthew Mrs Mary Sam Samantha Scotty William Tiller, Eric Tolbert, Tanya Terri Townley, Randy Turner, Sonny TWELFTH GRADE ... 134, 135, 136 Umbarger, Billy James Jenny Sh, Jessi Sarah Wendy Vanover, Erica Ww addle, Brian Robbie. 17, 18, 74, 79, Samantha 31; Wade, Ellis Wagoner, Mr John Walker, Jennifer Walls, David Dawn Ward, Jimmy Scottie Warden, Holly Rusty Webb, Shannon Wellman, Christy Scott Wilcoxen, Christine Shawn 26, 75, 77, 87 Wiley, Donna Douglas Misty Williams, Shayla Wimmer, Eric Mary ; Winborne, Mrs Rita . Winesett, Becky Cheryl Christa Winters, Jennifer Ms Ellen Nathan... Witt, Mrs Amber Wolcott, Christopher Wolfe, Christie Dawn 83, 136 Tommy Windy . ae Wood, Angel ... Wright, Darrel .. Kevin Stewart Wyatt, Tonya e YEARBOOK 26, 75, 77, 79, 83, 84, 42 29, 75, 83 23, 83, 131 23, 33 51 53, 78, 103 es 86, 100 53, 88, 103 53 132 31, 80, 91 42 32, 33, 133, 43 51 83 43 97 AeA , 18 81 51 oI, 98, 136 74, 83, 86 31, 83, 131 40, 76, DIE Ds 26, 53; 78; 26, 77, 82, 83, 84, 16, 98, 136 51, 88 23, 83 16, 77, 82, 104, 136 79, 136 23, 103 50 . 45 Index — 127 Tan A nother year has reached its con- clusion. We, the staff, faculty and students, can attach no more history to the ‘88-89 school year. History was made and recorded. The year has been a smooth transition with few major problems, although the TOP LEFT: Jennifer Simms walks the auction block. TOP RIGHT: Crystal Morris and Billy Burton at the ‘88 prom. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Sandy Harman per- forms duty of hall monitor. 128 — Closing dropout rate caused concern among administrators, and the tran- sients seemed to be greater than other years. Disappointments were taken in stride with the usual Rocket spirit, and successes were lauded with the beeper eue same proud spirit. Pride in the school and community kept spir- its high in competitive events as well as communal efforts. We urge you to keep the spirit of Bland Combined School forever in your hearts and your support. ABOVE: Matthew Brunk receives individual instruction from Mrs. Donna Musick. RIGHT: Rusty Warden protects his interest in the bas- ketball. Au tographs Taylor Publishing Company __|insi 1939 Off ty 1989 («) TAY LOR PUBLISHING COMPANY