Bluestone High School - Golden Link Yearbook (Skipwith, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1976 volume:

.� «� TL «Riu J wrM ■ ifCY ' s y ,.«■•} j aK[ j PATRONS KNIGHT OF THE ROUNDTABLE Tucker ' s Funeral Home, Boydton BARONS Colgate Square, Chase City Leggett Department Store, Chase City KNIGHTS Bank of Virginia, Boydton Carter ' s Barber Shop, Chase City John R. Harris, General Contractor, Chase City Lane ' s Construction Company, Lawrenceville Norcarua Constructors, Inc., Clarksville Roses Stores, Inc., Chase City Southside Sporting Goods Company, Chase City Talbolt-Marks Company, Clarksville SQUIRES Bill and Lewis Candy Company, Inc., Chase City DePaolo Chevrolet, Inc., Clarksville Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Hutcheson, Boydton Lewter ' s Drug Store, Chase City Marvin L. Crowder Insurance Agency, Clarksville The Middleton Press, Chase City Park Oil Company, Boydton Pauline ' s, Inc., Chase City State Farm Insurance Companies, Chase City-Clarksville Thompson ' s Pharmacy, Clarksville 2 Patrons PATRONS PAGES Mr. and Mrs. James T. Allgood, Boydton Boydton Supermarket, Boydton Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Brown, Lawrenceville Mr. and Mrs. Marvin O. Crowder, Boydton Carter ' s Funeral Home, Clarksville Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Coleman, Jr., Boydton Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Davis, Jr., Boydton Glover ' s Drug Store, Clarksville Guy ' s and Gal ' s, Chase City Mrs. Alberta Morse, Boydton Mr. and Mrs. James D. Moseley, Jr., Boydton Ragland ' s Men Shop, Chase City Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Reams, Boydton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith, Boydton Mr. E. E. Yancey If we have failed to include anyone ' s name in our list of contributors, we, the yearbook staff, offer our sincere apologies. We gratefully acknowledge those people and businesses that have supported the Golden Link 1976. Patrons 3 THE HAPPY SPIRIT OF 4 Opening TOGETHERNESS!!! Opening 5 COOPERATION GETS RESULTS! Ms. Smith listens to the cheerleaders make plans. Football players: remember these poses of Coaches Bowles and Hedge- peth. O. B. Crowder and his art work. 6 Opening GETTING IT TOGETHER WITH SAFETY Mr. Baker explains safety rules to the students. Students catch up on the latest gossip during our first fire drill. Opening 7 8 Student Life Trying to boost the spirit!!!! Student Life 9 John Hudson, Cecil Smith, Tommy Rogers, and Charles Rockwell learn the fundamentals of handling a rake ... in the parking lot. Mr. Pixley and his Power Mechanics Class pose proudly beside their finished product — a tractor they rebuilt themselves! 10 Student Life These twirling beauties add spice and beauty to the Marching Band. Student Life 1 1 SOMETIMES IT S Nl 1 2 Student Life r;E TO BE ALL ALONE Student Life 13 Mr. Burwell working with Art students. Mrs. Talley and Editor, Betty Crute work on a layout for the Monitor. YOUTH IS A GIFT OF NATURE, BUT AGE IS A WORK OF ART. Cornell Jefferson and Steve Winkler converse: You sure man? . . . Yeah, I told you so, didn ' t I? 14 Student Life Eugenio R. Barreto and Miguel E. Ortega are exchange students from Nicara- gua and share their leisure time by posing for a picture. LIVE WELL LAUGH OFTEN During third lunch shift, David Long and Cheryl Cook take a moment to share thoughts about their day. Mrs. Sandifer at work in the cafeteria. THESE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS Boots Weston and Roger Cope in assembly. Student Life 1 5 I 1.1 PREPARING FOR Ann Hughes says. You shouldn ' t have. Libby Swing and Brian Hensley find more ways than one to have fun fixing the prom. Bill McWhite taking a break in his painting. 16 Student Life APRIL SHOWERS Libby Swing, Belinda Bolick, and Wanda Cook getting just a little disgusted. Teresa Cole Student Life 17 APRIL SHOWERS BRING Share a joke. Eleanor Allen and Ricky Harmon enter into the April Showers. Mike Keene and Kathy Bacon enjoy watching from the sidelines. APRIL SHOWERS IN MAY? Yes! The Juniors of 1975 created an atmosphere that matched the work of Mother Nature herself. With much hard work and patience the gym was trans- formed into a Garden of Earthly Delights. The Seniors were amazed by having their dream trans- formed into reality, complete with clouds, raindrops, foun- tains, and even a pot of gold at the end of a beautiful rainbow. The Junior Class of 1975 hopes that each Senior may truly find his dream come true. Hey Walter, only your hair dresser knows for sure. Richard Gayles BARONS ARE Sandra Price, Open wide. Hey Mark do you know your Swiss rudaments? 20 Student Life TOGETHER Student Life 21 Above, Mr, Pixely shows Barry Powell some of the spirits. New Equipment. Below, Ronnie Clary in high Above, Cathy Moore. Below, Edna Howerton helps decorate the Christmas tree. SU3(! 22 Student Life Game wardens give safety lecture to FFA. The Band takes a break before a parade. Denise Jones Student Life 23 Cheerleaders: Front— Brenda Morse, Middle (Left to Right) Sue Ann Poore , Pam Fulp, Agatha Salley, Cindy Wilbourne, Back— Reta Johnson, Joan Barnes, Laura Coleman, Sandra Price, Joyce Wynn. Laura and Sue Ann discuss some cheers while there ' s a break in the action. Cheerleaders in action. 24 Student Life J. V. Cheerleaders: Top— Cathy Jones, Middle— Sandra Smith, Linda Jackson, Vivian Bowers, Front— Tammy Elam. Cheerleaders: (Left to Right) Cathy Vaughan, Laura Coleman, Joyce Wynn, Agatha Salley, Reta Johnson, Sandra Price, Pam Fulp, Joan Barnes, Sue Ann Poore (co-captain), Cindy Wilbourne, Brenda Morse (captain). People 25 SCHOOL BOARD OBTAINS NEW INSTRUMENTS . . . Left to Right. 1st Row: E. Clay, D. Moseley, S. Newcomb, B. Hardy, O. Fields, D. Elam, R. Oliver. 2nd Row: M. Bass, S. Harris, R. Oslin, I. White, R. Magann, T. Dayton, J. Harris, J. Toombs, B. Washington, C. Nelson, P. Brandon, L. Hillard. 3rd Row: D. Tharpe, A. Salley, J. Hayes, P. Berdine, S. Tollerson, C. Smith, S. Petty, B. Smith, G. Tucker, G. Bacon. 4th Row: J. Daniels, L. Pullium, T. Rogers, D. Allgood, J. Hudson, M. Jolley, M. Carter, T. Smith, S. Moody, C. Cruthfield, W. Oliver, and J. Ritchie. The new instruments, obtained by the school board, offer many opportunities for students who, until this time, could not afford instruments of their own. It was with these new instruments that the band started the year performing at football games and preparing for upcoming parades. In early fall, the band attended the Harvest Festival Parade in South Hill where they won second place. They also performed at the Peanut Festival Parade in Emporia. Playing for Christmas parades, the band won a number of awards including first place in Clarksville and second place in Chase City and South Boston. After the parade season, the band prepared music for a Christmas concert which was performed at school on December 17, 1976. The Bluestone Band, under the direction of Walter Conner, plans to visit numerous schools in the county provided that hard work and true effort are shown on the part of the band students. Majorettes. Left to Right: Beth Buchanan, Vivian Bowers, Vicky Overby, Myra Howerton, and Sondra Petty. 26 Student Life FOR PARADES AND PRACTICE Above. Band performs Carols On Parade. Above. Future band members gain experience in local parade. Bottom Left. Band performs routine for the judges in South Boston. Below. Banner carriers strike a pose. Lee Wagstaff explains the way he thinks it should be to Anita Chumney and Darlene Harris. Perry Green takes time out to goof off. 28 People Teresa Keene brings desert while Rosa Coles and Barvara Tisdale finish lunch. People 29 The Monitor and Yearbook Reflects Hard Work and Planning The Yearbook Staff — Front Row Left to Right: Jackie Ritchie, Melinda Smith, Doris Moseley, Sharon Newcomb, Tim Dayton. Back Row Left to Right: Willetta Reid, Alfredia Hargrove, Marc Jolley, Stanley Harris. Not Pictured: Claudia Brewer, Cathy Vaughan. . | 1 K 1 a|| y - ■ H . . . . . -j ' A I Jl J fjm j ' jm ' Uff I m V XJ KH j The Monitor and The Golden Link suf- fered many hard times putting out the newspaper and the annual. Early in the year the Golden Link sold ads, annuals and made layouts. The Monitor staff was very busy also at the beginning of the year. Homerooms were approached for subscriptions. After getting the pictures together it took much time, effort, and originality to make the newspaper and annual a success. The sponsor of the yearbook is Mr. Con- nor while the sponsor of the newspaper is Mrs. Talley. Monitor Staff Mary Roberts, Carolyn Thornton, Adam Sutphin, Tim Dayton, Ronnie Clary, Betty Crute, Cindy Duckworth. 30 People fc SS k Rookies Get It Together At The End The Barons started out on a rough road but the rookie team improved each time. Only winning one game last year the rookie team will be expected and will rank high in the district next year. Above — Hunter Wagstaff is well prepared to catch another fly ball with Duke ' s assistance. Score Board BSHS Opponent 1 Parkview 16 1 Greensville 27 3 Brunswick 8 1 Randolph Henry 17 5 Nottoway 15 6 Central 4 7 Central 15 5 Greensville 7 4 Parkview 7 0 Nottoway 5 2 Brunswick 3 1 Randolph Henry 14 Left — Duke Rounds the bases for the only homerun of the year. 32 Sports Front left to right: Allen Crowder, Hunter Wagstaff, Andy Nelson, Paul Carter, Larry Kindley, Rodney Moore, Ronnie Owen, Coach Mike Hedgepeth Second Row: Marc Jolley, Gray Ramsey, Linwood Carter, David Burch, Charles Yuille, Larry Tucker, Chris Drozdowicz, Duke Edmonds, Kelly Puryear, Ed Crowder, Ronnie Davis, Mike Harris, Terry Ligon, Coach O. B. Crowder. Bluestone Finishes B.S.H.S. finished 3rd in the regional meet with Larry Pulliam taking three first places. He won the triple jump, 880, 1 mile. Barry Carter also took a first in the pole vault event. The team was very young an inexperienced. Front left to right: Robert Clark, Tony Mangum, John Royster, Larry Pullium, Miles Morton, Barry Carter. Second Row: Robert Oliver, Robert Gooch, Richard Roberts, Clarence Hicks, Marvis Nowton, Wayne MclMelly, Coach Bill Bowls. 34 Sports Third In The Regionals Score Board BSHS Opponent 32 1 2 Greenville 89 1 2 39 1 6 Greenville 75 1 3 39 1 6 Parkview 59 1 2 Opposite page: Richard Roberts throws the discus with great force. Above right: Larry Pulliam wins another 880 race. Left: Matthew Simmons passes the baton to Marvis Newton in 880 relay. Sports 35 - • • r -t - V -i , - - ? V- ¥■ 1 — :]r? ' 36 Sports tom Center— Terry Liggon blocks his man right on out of the picture. Opposite Page Top— Coach Bowles conditions Baron ' s lineness getting ready for the next game. Opposite Page Bottom— Barons get ready to take off on the opponent. This Page Bottom Left— Barons pile up after another play. This Page Top Left— Coach Head conditions very hard after losing a game. This page Bottom Right— Pumpkin is helped off after another SACK . m i:: ' “ Sports 37 BARONS GET IT TOGETHER ON OFFENSE 38 Sports ? SCOREBOARD B 24 NORL1NA 6 L 8 DAN RIVER 0 U 8 CUMBERLAND 6 E 0 GREENSVILLE 16 S 6 RANDOLPH HENRY 14 T 0 NOTTOWAY 28 0 12 PARK VIEW 12 N 12 BRUNSWICK 12 E 14 CENTRAL 18 8 BUCKINGHAM 52 Causalities cost the Barons a Bad Year: Co-captain Ronnie Clary was hurt in the Dan River game and was hurt for the rest of the season. All through the season players were constantly getting hurt. Mainly most of the players getting hurt were starters. Opposite Page Left— Chris Drozdowicz returns to the line to deliver another important block. Center— Charles Yuille (18) decides where the play is going. Top Left— Karl Revis (47) out runs his opponent. Top Right— Robert Clark receives the kick off. Sports 39 40 Sports With Action Opposite Page — Top Left: Danny Baptist expresses his feelings on the basketball court Bottom Left: L. H. Hayes shows his ability to leap over all the other players. Bottom Right: Barons favorite sight after a shot. Center Top: Walter Smith shoots over his opponent, for another two points. This Page — Top Right: L. H. Hayes maneuvers the ball between two Randolph Henry players. Bottom Left: Curtis Bowers passes the ball off to another Baron player. Bottom Right: Walter Smith starts off another play. Sports 41 Bluestone Scoreboard Opponent Prince Edward Central Prince Edward Brunswick Park View Person Senior Halifax Nottoway Randolph Henry Greensville St. Paul ' s Team names — Kneeling: Curtis Bowers, Tony Goode, Marvis Newton. 1st Row Left to Right: Bill Aldrich, Rufus Atkins, Carl Revis, Gus Liggon, Kindle Hayes, Rickey Tucker, James Rainey, Ronald L. H. Hayes, Walter Smith, Danny Baptist, Charles Punkin Yuille, Coach Watson. 42 Sports Barons Varsity Well Known Over The District Opposite Page - Top: L. H. Hayes, with great effort, does it alone. Be- side Scoreboard: Coach Watson gives the play to the Number 1 team. Center: Charles Yuille look- ing for a way out from under the goal. This Page — Right: Walter Smith doing two of his favorite things. For the last two years the Barons have been the district champs. This year there is only four varsity players returning to the squad. But so far the new Baron players have proven to be right effective on the court. Junior Tony Goode has been the leading scorer, with Charles Yuille helping. Seniors Walter Smith and L. H. Hayes also doing a tremendous job. Sports 43 The Baron B team has shown their strength this year with an impressive 8-0 record so far this season. Led by high-scorers Bernard Duncan, Alfred Boyd, and Lewis Tucker, with assistance from Carnell Jefferson, Ronald Harris, and Lewis Tucker under the boards, the B-Team has shown stiff opposition to all opponents. Under the proven leadership of Coach Bill Bowles, the team will be assured of a place in the district playoffs if they defeat Brunswick and Greensville in upcoming ball games. Although the squad is not too large, they have maintained their undefeated record with good-ball-handling, quickness, and the ability to shoot. Ivory Johnson and Chris Puryear, have also shown themselves to be outstanding ball players. Baby Kneeling: Donnel Atkins, Rickey Tucker. Left to Right: Ivory Johnson, Charles Holmes, Timmy Nunn, Jeff Smith, Alfred Boyd, Irving White, Coach Bowles, Bernard Duncan, Chris Purtear, Lewis Tucker, Ronald Harris, Powhatan Pullium, Kenny Christmas, Cornell Jefferson. 44 Sports Barons Opposite Page — Top: Lewis Tucker passes the ball to Ivory Johnson. Center: Charles Holmes and Jeff Smith get ready for the next play. Top Right: Lewis Tucker battles with a Randolph Henry player. Bottom Left: Coach Bowles schools his players for the next play. Bottom Right: Another 2 points for the baby Barons. Scoreboard B. S. H. S. Opponent 67 Prince Edward 55 60 Central 44 63 Prince Edward 42 79 Brunswick 70 52 Park View 50 69 Nottoway 52 78 Randolph Henry 44 68 Greensville 51 Sports 45 Baronettes For the first time in history the Bluestone Baronettes went to the regionals at Suffolk. The two Goode girls, Bonita and Carolyn, were the leading scor- ers. For the year Bonita made 525 points. Caro- lyn made all district and Bonita and Carolyn made the tournament team. They were nomi- nated for All High School American. First Time At Regional Team Names Left to Right — Kneeling: Bonita Goode, Carolyn Goode. Standing: Ernestine Clay, Sondra Petty, Betty Yerrt, Albertine Atkins, Dorethia Townes, Debbie Owen, Jackie Small, Gloria Veneable, Ann Hughes, Alice White, Coach Miriam Hughey. Not Pictured: Diana Smith. 46 Sports Opposite Page — Bonita Goode (No. 11) making the play for the Baronettes. This Page — Top Left: Bonita Goode going up for another two points. Top Center: Baronettes celebrating a victory after another game. Top Right: Carolyn Goode shoots a free throw. Bottom Left: Delta Bowers, Tanya Baskerville, are the four Baronettes, from the Junior High. Scoreboard Bluestone Opponent Score 54 Greensville 74 40 Randolph Henry 34 60 Nottoway 44 49 Park View 47 54 Brunswick 53 59 Central 46 77 Randolph Henry 41 54 Greensville 75 59 Nottoway 36 50 Park View 57 57 Brunswick 55 55 Central 32 64 Nottoway 55 65 Park View 34 42 Greensville 66 56 Suffolk 80 Sports 47 Bluestone Senior Above Left: Barry Carter receives his trophy in track for best field event. Left: Bonita Goode receives her trophy for the most valuable player. Top Center: Robert Clark receives his trophy for best runner. Center Bottom: Terry Liggon receives his trophy in baseball for best defense. Right Top: Carolyn Goode receives her trophy in basketball for best defense. Right Bottom: (The Duke) receives his trophy for most valuable player and best batting average in baseball. 48 Sports Sports 49 50 Student Life Organizations 51 LEARNING TO DO DOING TO LEARN Members of the FFA, under the direction of Mr. LeGrand and Mr. Flester often had speakers come to discuss the agriculture ways of life. The club was fortunate this year to send two of its members to Kansas City, Missouri. The members spent a week with other FFA members across the country. FFA has a membership of 105. 1st Row: Michael Riggan, Curtis Glasscock, James Bowers, Marshall Carter, Fletcher Crawley. 2nd Row: Mr. Hester, Co-Sponsor; Mr. LeGrand, Co-Sponsor; Langston Russell, Jerry Powell, Larry Pulliam, Chester Hargrove, Ronald Hardy, Matthew Simmons, Jimmy McCoy, Victor Hargrove. 3rd Row: Nelson Wilson, Lee Wagstaff, Tommy Winn, Keith Jones, Gary Gordon, Billy Love, Hogan Sneed, Sherwood Richardson, Brad Chewning, Dale Wilkerson, William Roberts, James Terry, James Canipe, Ricky Worley. 4th Row: Tommy Collins, Rex Culley, Wyatt Morgan, Ernie Culley, Ricky Wilkerson, Richard Middleton, Rex Bruce, Robert Matthews, James Howerton, Bob Smith. 5th Row: Joe Gregory, Phil Redd, William Martin, Ronnie Coleman, Matthew Bass, John Sullivan, Ellis Tuck, Barry Hite, Ralph Griffin, Kenneth Johnson, Jesse Gilbert. 6th Row: Thomas Moseley, Lonnie Small, Tommy Russell, Sylvester Simmons, Everett Oliver, Jerome Stroble, Waverly Williams. 7th Row: Jerry Tatum, Darnell Atkins, Tommy Nichols, Tony Newton, Bert Mull, Linwood Carter, Michael Terry, Kendall Hayes, Adolphus Jant, Robert Clark. 8th Row: James Hall, Jerry Small, Robert Burdine, David Wilkerson, Michael Ellis, Larry Hillard, Chester Burwell, Bernard Duncan, Randy Richardson. 9th Row: Walter Talley, Barry Powell, William Bigger, Powhatan Pulliam, Robert Reed, Floyd Rodgers, Richard Roberts, Mitchell Smith, Arthur Lee. 10th Row: Robert Tucker, Kenneth Bacon, Ronald L. Hayes, Gus Liggon, Tony Goode, Marvis Newton, Thomas Hatcher. 11th Row: Richard Gayles, Gary Bacon, Kenneth Christmas, Walter Smith, Donald Hayes, Danny Baptist. 12th Row: Perry Green, Ricky Wilson, Dennis Coles, Teddy Smith, Charlie Mosley, Jerome Fields, Bernard Henderson. 52 Organizations Homemakers Preparing For Future FHA The Bluestone Senior High School Cha pter of Future Homemakers of America progressed onward, with their pro- gram of work. They were involved in many money-making projects. Many activities were carried out by the FHA, includ- ing Chapter programs and a fair exhibit. In June, FHA members Helen Newton and Pam Fulp at- tended the State Convention held in Roanoke. They com- mented that the convention was a “unique and rewarding experience . Katie Taylor and Helen Newton represented the chapter in Washington, D. C., at the National Convention in July. At the National Convention in July they heard many outstanding addresses. FHA has a membership of 170. Jean Powell working on newest creations. FHA — 1st Row Bottom Left: Cathy Munn, Anne LeGrand, Debbie Rogers, Katie Taylor, Pam Fulp, Helen Newton. 2nd Row: Carolyn Thornton, Theresa Glasscock, Charlotte Gittman, Betsy Collier, Cheryl Hite, Felice Sommerville, Rachel Salley, Jane Hayes, Joyce Brown, Yvonne Boxley, Carolyn Brogdon, Frances Townes, Irma Burton, Dorothy Smith, Mary Hilliard, Henrietta McFail, Vernell Greene. 3rd Row: Denise Jones, Annette Russell, Claudene King, Brenda Kersey, Claudette King, Joyce Burton, Anella Royster, Gloria Carrington, Shirley Rogers, Patsy Terry, Vera Beck, Barbara Hardy, Linda White, Brenda Wright, Easter Moseley. 4th Row: Tracy Evans, Ethel Skipwith, Mattie Walker, Beatrice Burwell, Katherine Burwell, Barbara Marrow, Joyce Greene, Glenda Townes, Annie Jeffers, Beverley Andrews, Sandra House, Audrey Thomas, Barbara Jiggets, Deborah Lewis, Diane Martin, Sallie Fuller. 5th Row: Danisha Lawson, Shirley Boyd, Brenda Steel, Lorraine Townes, Gail Goode, Shirley Winn, Teresa Epps, Janice Wood, Estelle Pettus, Linda McFail, Dorethea Lyons, Avon Taylor. 6th Row: Shelia Richardson, LeBertha Benjamin, Janet Wiliams, Phyllis Townes, Deloris Wilkerson, Eleanor Walker, Georgia Mosely, Lucinda Smith, Betty Clark, Gracie Boyd, Shirley Rodgers, Joyce Hall, Jennifer Daniels, Coretra Hayes, Vivian Keene, Joyce Stewart. 7th Row: Rebecca Mosely, Kathleen Jackson, Joyce Overby, Reedis Terry, Lucille Hargrove, Sandra Moody, Barbata Hardy, Linda Roberts, Elizabeth Tucker, Marie Tucker, Irma Hatcher, Ruby Smith. 8th Row: Ernestine Smith, George White, Margaret Long, Ellen Lawrence, Teresa Marrow, Sandra Harris. 9th Row: Cindy Adams, Sharon Lenhart, Janice Tuck, Janet Queensbury, Deloris Salley, Glenda Marrow, Corinne Terry, Yvonne Tillotson, Peggy Jenkind, Carolyn Howerton. 10th Row: Sandra Stembridge, Tammy Bollonger, Joan Petri, Jean Powell, Sandra Burwell, Glenda Hargrove, Cathaleen Thompson, Alice Tucker. People 53 Music — The Universal Language Regional Choir — 1st Row Left to Right: Joyce Stewart, Darleen Ratliff, Elizabeth Tucker, Irma Hatcher, Miss Turner, director. 2nd Row Left to Right: Jackie Small, Lucille Hargrove, Priscilla Burdine, Estelle Pettus, Janice Wood, Diane Martin. 3rd Row Left to Right: James Blow, Stephen Liggon, Carnell Oliver, Carl Puryear, Ricky John- son, John McClure, Larry Tucker, Eric Johnson. Choir Music is the language all students at Bluestone can understand. The choral club of this year, under the direction of Miss Turner, performed many varities of songs. To perfect their sound and harmony, they prac- ticed, practiced, practiced to make sure it was their best. The choral club was fortunate to have four different choral groups. They consisted of first, second, third period choirs and the Regional Choir. 1st Row Left to Right: Shelia Smith, Shirley Boyd, Mattie Walker, Easter Moseley, Carolyn Brogdon, Doris Thorpe, Darleen Ratliff, Joyce Stewart, Joyce Brown, Irma Hatcher, Mae Townes. 2nd Row Left to Right: Estelle Pettus, Janice Wood, Ruby Smith, Audrey Thomas, Henrietta McFail, Kathleen Jackson, Jackie Small, Stephen Liggon, George White, Al Watkins. 3rd Row Left to Right: Gloria Carrington, Lorraine Townes, Glenda Townes, Barbara Clark, Annie Jeffries, Joyce Daniels, Charles Holmes, James Terry, Steve Pulliam, Chester Hargrove. 4th Row Left to Right: Linda Mullins, Dorethea Lyons, Betty Clark, Linda Roberts, Diana Martin, Ronald L. Hayes, John McClure, Larry Tucker, Cornell Jefferson, Lewis Tucker, Phil Redd. 54 People Choir — 1st Row Left to Right: Barbara Terry, Joan Petri, Lucille Hargrove, Annie Clark, Audrey Simmons, Varnell Smith, Charlene Townes, Audrey Morse, Kathy Lewis, Diane Thompson, Jackie Ritchie. 2nd Row Left to Right: Joyce Wynn, Jennifer Daniels, Reedis Terry, Joyce Hau, Priscilla Burdine, Joyce Overbey, Avon Taylor, Joyce Green, Elizabeth Tucker, Eleanor Walker, Shirley Barnette. 3rd Row Left to Right: Bernard Duncan, James Blow, Larry Brown, Edward Harris, Henry Martin, Adolphus Jant, Randy Richardson, Alice Mitchell, Tracy Evans, Tammy Elam, Joan Barnes. 4th Row Left to Right: Waverly Williams, Richard Morris, Robert Roberts, Ronald Hardy, Carl Puryear, Linza Terry, William Bullock, Ronald C. Hayes, Carnell Oliver, Hogan Sneed, Authur Lee, Regina Gordon, Bonita Goode. Choir — 1st Row Left to Right: John Simmons, Rose Oliver, Dianne Puryear, Joan Brown, Coretta Hayes, Vernell Greene, Theresa Eppes, Carolyn Spencer, Teresa Keene, Deloris Salley, Ernestine Smith. 2nd Row Left to Right: Michael Richardson, Sandra Moody, Iva Pulliam, Laureen Terry, Linda McFail, Powhatan Pulliam, Mary Hillard, Frank Lee, Geraldine Bullock, Dorothy Smith, Shelia Richardson. 3rd Row Left to Right: Calvin Oliver, Everette Oliver, Ronnie Coleman, Rachel Salley, Joyce Oliver, Teresa Marrow, Teresa Greene, Glenda Marrow, Virginia Simmons, Beatrice Burwell. 4th Row Left to Right: Clarence Holmes, Robert Reed, Eric Johnson, Thomas Moseley, Ricky Johnson, Alfred Boyd, Tony Keene, Georgia Moseley, Lillie Marrow, Linda Lee, Katherine Burwell, Barbara Marrow. People 55 Le Cercle Francais et El Club Espanol Working Together The French Club and the Spanish Club, participated in many activities during the year. During Christmas the French and Spanish Club went carol- ing in Chase City and Clarksville. After caroling the members of the club went to the sponsors homes for hot cocoa. The Spanish Club is sponsored by Miss Meadows and the French Club sponsored by Mrs. Morris. French Club — 1st Row Left to Right: David Conner, Randolph Beales, Steve Coleman, Dana Pritchard, Yvonne Boxley, Kathy Moore. 2nd Row Left to Right: Mike Hobbs, Laura Coleman, Dawn Edgerton, Jamie Mills, Elizabeth Herndon, Tammy Newton, Debra Riggan. 3rd Row Left to Right: Brian Hester, Irvin White, Barbara Thames, Ellen Wagstaff. French Club Officers: Laura Coleman— Pres., Hunter Wagstaff Vice-Pres., Dana Pritchard— Sec., Thersa Riggans— Treas. 56 People Spanish — 1st Row Left to Right: Marion Mallory, Betty Terry, Ronnie Clary, Miss Meadows— co-sponsor, Marie Tucker, Larry Tucker, Larry Pul liam. 2nd Row Left to Right: Patsy Collier, Anne LeGrand, Melinda Smith, Joan Coleman, Shelia Carter, Delores Ashworth, Linda Christmas, Wanda Hester, Angela Mizelle. 3rd Row Left to Right: Ivy Royster, Georgia Moseley, Ethel Skipwith, Barbara Terry, Linda Lee, Linda Mullins, Sondra Petty, Marc Jolley, Linda Jackson. 4th Row Left to Right: Keith Davis, Tommy Clary, Robin Daniels, Bill Coleman, Bill McWhite, Gerald Rubin, Gary Thomas. 5th Row Left to Right: Mike Styers, Tony Mangum, Fletcher Crawley, Peter Mondragon, Eugenio Barreto R., Kay Simmons, Wanda Thorpe, Miguel Ortega E., Cindy Duckworth. 6th Row Left to Right: Renny Parks, Steve Tollerson, Robert Sheppard, Rodney Moore, Susie Wright, Trese Jaber, Franky Reese, Bobby Wrenn, Bill Aldrich. Spanish Officers: Ronnie Clay— Pres., Marion Mallory — Reporter, Betty Terry— Vice-Pres., Marie Tucker— Treas. People 57 Beta Members Helping Others Beta Club The Betas were very busy with their projects and services. Beta members as- sisted at the Bloodmobile in Clarksville. Eight of the members and sponsor. Miss Holland represented the club at the thirty-sixth annual state convention which was held at the Hotel Roanoke. They commented that it was a rewarding experience. The major project the club undertook was its annual stew sale. This was a mon- ey-making project to enable the club to award scholarships at graduation. Bluestone High School Betas were very busy people, but as the song goes, “That ' s the way we like it. Beta Club Officers: Dwight Bowen— Pres., Janet Harris— Vice-Pres., Kathy Hardy— Sec., Pam Fulp— Treas., Hunter Wagstaff— Reporter. Beta Club — 1st Row Left to Right: Helen Newton, Patricia Fleming, Pam Fulp, Katie Taylor, Hunter Wagstaff, Laura Coleman, Sandra Wilson, Wanda Thorpe, Teresa Riggan. 2nd Row Left to Right: Gale Stephens, Rhonda Bouldin, Willetta Reif, Myra Howerton, Dawn Edgerton, Cheryl Stembridge, Cathy Vaughn, Sharon Newcomb, Mary Roberts. 3rd Row Left to Right: Ann Wright, Teresa Cole, Shelby Stephens, Janet Harris, Alice White, Carolyn Goode, Debbie Owen, Sandra Price, Adam Sutphin. 5th Row Left to Right: Gus Liggon, Garry Tucker, Kathryn Hardy, Curtis Oliver, Joanne Royster, Dwight Bowen. 58 People Biology Club Movin ' Up The Biology Club, sponsored by Mrs. Jack- son participated in many biological activities this year. The club is a member of the Junior Academy of Science. Their projects were a field trip, and sent members to the Science-Math Conference. During study halls, members served as lab assistants to science teachers. Chemistry Students Doing Laboratory Experiments Biology Club — Micheal Johnson— Reporter, Gary Tucker— Reporter, Fran Pittard— Asst. Secretary, Yolanda Thomas— Secretary, Phyllis Rainey— Presi- dent, Curtis Bowers— Treasurer, Stanley Harris— Vice-President. Standing 2nd Row: Ivy Royster, Janet Harris, Kathy Lewis, Beverly Dailey, Rhonda Bouldin, Evelyn Jones, Mary Oliver, Alfredia Hargrove, Charlene Mallory, Linda Christmas, Debra Small. 3rd Row: Marc Jolley, Lisa Tanksley, Michelle Thomas, Tanya Ross, Sidney Bell. 4th Row: Edna Howerton, Willetta Reid, Ronald Harris, David Long, Rufus Atkins, Yvonne Elam. People 59 A Time For Spirit . Monogram The Boy ' s and Girl ' s Monogram club are athletic organization with purpose of assisting in athletics. The Boy ' s Monogram organized an activity of play day with participation in many sports. The Girl ' s Monogram open a concession stand at the basketball games. The clubs had many money-making projects throughout the season. They used the money for the annual spring banquet. The Boy ' s Monogram is sponsored by Mr. Hedgepeth, while the Girl ' s Monogram is spon- sored by Miss Hughey. Girl ' s Monogram Officers Ann Hughes— Pres., Gloria Venable— Vice Pres., Reta Johnson— Sec., Debbie Owen— Treas., Bonita Goode— Reporter, Myra Hower- ton— Reporter, Sandra Price— Reporter. Girls Monogram 1st Row Left to Right: Laura Coleman, Cathy Vaughan, Cindy Wilbourne, Pam Fulp, Vivian Bowers, Linda Jackson, Sandra Smith, Doris Moseley. 2nd Row Left to Right: Ann Hughes, Diana Smith, Bonita Goode, Gloria Venable, Albertine Atkins. 3rd Row Left to Right: Ernestine Clay, Joanne Royster, Carolyn Goode, Jackie Small, Alice White, Debbie Owen, Sue Ann Poore, Sandra Price. 4th Row Left to Right: Joyce Wynn, Joan Barnes, Kathy Jones, Myra Howerton, Vicky Overbey, Donna Ashby. 5th Row Left to Right: Reta Johnson, Agatha Salley, Sondra Petty. 60 People The Monogram Club Boy ' s Monogram Officers: Gus Liggon-Pres., Charles Yuille— Vice-Pres., Ed Crowder— Sec., Ronnie Clary Treas. Boy ' s Monogram — 1st Row Left to Right: Ed Crowder, Marc Jolley, Robert Clark, Robert Oliver, Stephen Liggon, Charles Nelson, Larry Pulliam. 2nd Row Left to Right: Ronnie Clary, Gus Liggon, Walter Smith, Jerry Phillips, Curtis Oliver, Marvis Newton, Wayne McNealy. 3rd Row Left to Right: Chris Drozdowicz, Duke Edmonds, Larry Kindley, Hunter Wagstaff, Terry Ligon, Charles Yuille, Tony Mangum. 4th Row Left to Right: Mr. Hedgepeth, sponsor, David Burch. People 61 The F.B.L.A. Members Prepare for Business World The Future Business Leaders Of America Chapter of Blue- stone Senior High School is co-sponsored by Mrs. Lenhart, Mrs. Glasscock and Miss Blackwell. The main project which the club participated in this year was the selling of Tom Watts Show Cases. The Kits contained many different items which students and teache rs alike bought for Christmas gifts. The club has a membership of 14. FBLA — 1st Row Left to Right: Mrs. Lenhart, Co-sponsor, Wanda Cook, pres., Helen Tuck, sec., Phyllis Dailey, parliamentarian, Marian Hensley, vice-pres., Gail Smith, historian, LeAnn Duckworth, reporter. Miss Blackwell, co-sponsor, Mrs. Glasscock, co-sponsor. 2nd Row Left to Right: Deloris Williamson, Cheryl Hite, Kaye Nelson, Annette Clayton, Angie Carter, Vivian Bowers, Cheryl Stembridge. 62 Organizations Guidance, Office, Library Assistants Offer Assistance To Students Library Club — Front: Joan Barnes, Mrs. Briggs. 2nd Row Left to Right: Wanda Hester, Darleen Ratliff, Tanya Ross, Sandra Price, Debbie Owen, Sue Ann Poore, Shelby Stephens. Back Row: Betsy Collier, Cindy Rice, Deloris Wiliams. Office Assistance — 1st Row Left to Right: Ernestine Clay, Carolyn Goode. 2nd Row Left to Right: Lucille Hargrove, Ann Hughes, Cindy Wilbourne. Not Pictured: Charlotte Gittman. The Guidance, office and library assistance have helped the students and teachers enormously this year. The members of the library club, assisted Mrs. Briggs in keeping the office and the Guidance assistance in order. They ran different errands for the counselors and office staff. Guidance Assistance — 1st Row Left to Right: Beverley Daily, Mary Roberts, Brenda Howell. 2nd Row Left to Right: Yolanda Thomas, Phyllis Rainey, Debra Seamons. People 63 A Tribute To After 27 years in office, Mr. Alonzo B. Haga, Division Superintendent of Mecklenburg County Public Schools, announced his retirement effective at the end of the 1975-76 school year. His announcement caused us to recall some of the things about him that have impressed us as students. Mr. Haga is a unique personality. Students all over the county are familiar with his quick walk, keen mind, sense of humor and his friendly relaxed manner with boys and girls of all ages. Quality education for the children of Mecklenburg County was a goal of Mr. Haga long before it was made a must by the Virginia State Board of Education. His main concerns have been the welfare of students, having physical plants conducive to the needs of students and qualified instructors in all required subject areas. Mr. Haga has done his job with firm authority, warmth and understanding. We are sure that the pressures of his position have been great and many, however, he has always had time for a kindly smile and friendly word. We do not have room to list his accomplishments. We summarize them by saying, “he has done great things for his county and remains great with the people he has served. Mr. Haga steps down from his position as Superintendent of Mecklenburg County Public School, but we feel he steps out to even greater things and adventures. Here ' s to many happy, useful hours of retirement! People 65 County Administrators School Board Members — Left to Right: W. T. Carter, W. E. Jones, W. L. Wilkerson, R. D. Cook, S. B. Land, J. O ' Brian, D. C. Speece, W. M. Jiggetts, Dr. W. A. Shelton, Rebecca C. White— Clerk of School Board. Standing Left to Right: N. Spencer, A. B. Haga, W. P. Hudgins. 66 Administration Supervision . . . Major Job Of Principles The job of a principal isn ' t easy because of the dedication and devotion it calls for. Most of the time, only the outside of a job is seen. The principals have to be consistent and nonpliable . . . they must be firm on decisions they make. Responsibility is another key word to the job of a principal. He needs to know what is expected of him and how to carry it out. It takes a lot of a person . . . but a person puts a lot in it. Administration 67 SECRETARIES - THE BUSY ONES The duties of secretaries at Bluestone are varied and many. Preparing information folders for facul- ty, performing typing jobs, assisting students when needed, greeting visitors to the office, are just a few of the duties that our secretaries perform. Even though things may become hectic at times they always manage to come through calm, cool and collected. Upper Right: Good morning. Bluestone Senior High School. Above: Along with her many jobs. Mrs. Ferrell keeps count of the lunch money. Lower Right: I ' ll be glad to put this in your account, exclaims Mrs. Wells. 68 People L ' -« ' Top: Mrs. Sutton helps Seniors plan their careers. Bottom: Mrs. Fussell checks over various types of records. GUIDANCE COUNSELORS ASSET TO ALL Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Fussell are well known by all students. Mrs. Sutton is guidance counse- lor for seniors, Mrs. Fussell for sophomores and juniors. There ' s never a dull moment for either of these ladies. They work closely with the students and are genuine in their concern for them. Because of this, Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Fussell have gained the trust and respect of the students. Top Left: Mrs. Talley uses her free period to check book reports. Top Right: Mrs. Stumps gives her class another assignment. ENGLISH TEACHERS PRESENT CHALLENGE TO STUDENTS The English department is well staffed. Classes are neither boring nor dull. Students are challenged to increase their knowledge of English through various skills, programs, and an interesting curriculum being of- fered. Miss Mary Jane Britt Radford College, B.S. English 10 Business Math Senior Class Sponsor Miss Patricia Ann Holland Radford College, B.S. English 10 and 11 Beta Club Sponsor Mrs. Pearlene F. Pearson A. and T. State University, B.S. University of Virginia, M.Ed. English 12 Mrs. Regina Pool College of William and Mary, B.A.. English 10 Sophomore Class Co-Sponsor Ms. Paula Smith Appalachian State University, B.S.-B. English 11 Drama Club Sponsor Senior Sponsor Cheerleader Co-Sponsor Mrs. Elizabeth R. Stumps Longwood College, B.S., M.A. English 10 Mrs. Nancy C. Talley East Carolina University, B.S. English 12 Monitor Sponsor 70 People Miss Brenda Joyce Blackwell Elizabeth City State University, B.S. General Business Typing Cheerleader Sponsor Mr. Fredrick W. Burwell North Carolina University, B.A. Art Mr. Walter D. Conner National Business College Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, B.C.S., B.M.E. Virginia State College, M.Ed. Band Majorettes Golden Link Sponsor STUDENT INTEREST HAS INCREASED IN ART AND BUSINESS Mr. Burwell is a very able art instruc- tor. Through his teaching he has opened up to his students a new world in art experiences. Students are encouraged to employ new ways to express ideas and use materials. The results are rewarding, useful— sometimes hilarious. Students enrolled in business are kept busy. There ' s no time for idle minds here. Teachers work diligently in helping students prepare themselves for today ' s business world. If you would like to know what the business climate” really is, check with our business department. Left: Mrs. Lenhart checks a typewriter for a student. Right: A moment of enjoyment in Mr. Burwelt ' s art class. Mrs. Linda H. Glasscock Longwood College, B.S. Shorthand Business Math Bookkeeping S.C.A. Sponsor Mrs. Mary P. Lenhart Longwood College, B.S. Business Law— Economics Clerical Office Practice Typing I and II Chairman of Business Department FBLA Advisor Miss Cathy Lee Turner Longwood College, B.A. Choir People 71 Mrs. Betty T. Crowder Radford College, B.A. Consumer Math Chemistry Junior Class Co-Sponsor Mr. Carlton B. Gurley Carson-Newman Old Dominion University Drivers Education Miss Gwendolyn W. Howell Virginia State College, B.S. Physics Mrs. Margretta C. Jackson Virginia State College, B.S., M.S. Biology Biology Club Sponsor Mrs. Hilda C. Jones Norfolk State College, B.S. Biology Mr. L. Randolph Partridge Hampden-Sydney College, B.S. Geometry Advanced Math Mrs. Rachel K. Pixley Longwood College, B.A. Algebra I Algebra II and Trigonometry TEACHERS SPARK INTEREST OF STUDENTS IN MATH, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY Teachers work with stu- dents to help them develop the skills, knowledge and un- derstanding needed to solve mathematical problems. They also help bring the student ' s math achievement in line with his capability. Student interest in chemis- try and biology increases dur- ing the school year. Difficult experiments are worked out, unsuspecting animals are operated on, and student s dream of greater things, all under the careful scrutiny of efficient teachers. Bottom of page: Mrs. Pixley reviews lesson to make sure everyone understands. Middle of page: Mr. Partridge anxiously awaits the arrival of his class. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT -REQUIRED COURSES History comes alive as we gain a deeper appreciation of our American heritage and of the role we play in today ' s history. A knowledge of the government of the USA is invaluable to its citizens. Our instructors have helped us understand our government at work. They keep abreast of the time and are able to discuss our government in the light of yester- years as well as today ' s society. Top Right: Mr. Hedgepeth listens attentively as one of his students gives a report. (j Mr. William E. Bowles Ferrum Junior College East Carolina University, B.S. Physical Education Assistant Football Coach Boys ' Junior Varsity Basketball Coach Mr. Donnie Crowder East Carolina University, B.S. Physical Education Head Football Coach Head Track Coach Athletic Director Mr. O. B. Crowder, Jr. William and Mary College, A.B. Government U.S. History Head Baseball Coach Mr. Michael Hedgepeth Atlantic Christian College, B.A. U.S. History Assistant Football Coach Mr. A. C. Holloman Atlantic Christian College, A.B. East Carolina University, M.A. U.S. History Sociology Miss Mirium Hughy Virginia State College, B.S. Health, Physical Education, and Drivers Ed. Girls ' Basketball and Softball Coach Girls ' Monogram Sponsor SCA Sponsor Miss Elva M. Kibler Longwood College, A.B. Virginia and U.S. Government Mr. R. W. Crowder East Carolina University, B.S. Industrial Arts I, II, III, IV Mechanical Drawing Mr. Charles Dortch St. Paul ' s College, B.S. Masonry Mr. A. A. LeGrand Virginia Tech, B.S. Agriculture III, IV, V FFA Co-Sponsor Mr. Jerome A. Hester Virginia Tech, B.S. Agricultural Science and Mechanics I, II Agricultural Production III FFA Co-Sponsor Mr. Elmer C. Pixley Virginia Tech., B.S. Power Mechanics I, II, III Chairman Trade and Technical Department Mrs. Nancy S. White Marshall University, A.B. Home Economics FHA Co-Sponsor Mrs. Mary-Virginia Wood Virginia Intermont Radford College, B.S. Home Economics FHA Sponsor DIFFICULT PROBLEMS MADE EASIER BY VOCATIONAL TEACHERS Whether it ' s solving an electrical prob- lem, tearing down a car motor and then getting it back together again, or doing carpentry jobs, vocational teachers make the difficult easier to understand. Many students have become proficient in their work. Was this piece of wood cut according to specifications? Mr. Crowder checks it out. Mrs. Nancy-Paige Briggs Salem College, A.B. University of Kentucky, B.L.S. Librarian Library Assistant Projectionist Miss Alicia Ann Meadows Radford College, B.A. Spanish I, II, III French II Spanish Club Sponsor Mrs. Elaine B. Morris Mt. Olive Junior College Campbell College, B.A. French II, III, IV French Club Sponsor STUDENTS RELATE TO OTHER CULTURES IN SPANISH AND FRENCH CLASSES These two foreign languages help students become familiar with the history and culture of the countries involved. Span- ish and French Clubs are organized each year and student interest and participation is great. Teachers encourage stu- dents to become involved through regular classroom work and specialized activities. Upper Left: Scene of a typical study hall. Above: Mrs. Morris and students give attention to a cake that was a project in French. £4 Mrs. Janet Bailey Study Hall Office Assistant Mrs. Myrna West Study Hall Office Assistant GOOD OLD STUDY HALL Life at Bluestone wouldn ' t be com- plete without study hall. Study hall teachers show remarkable insight and concern for the many students they are in charge of daily. They see that the atmosphere is conducive to studying. Upper Right: Mrs. Bailey, study hall teacher, turns on her charm for the photographer. Left: Mrs. West checks schedule in study hall. Above: Students engage in serious discussion in study hall. 76 People w Cookers and Fixers Keep Us Going Brooks (Above) and Mr. Spain (Right) keep our buildings clean and in good repair. Cafeteria Staff — Ruth Sandifer, Manager. Standing: Annie Strickler, Ruth Sandifer, Geneva Harris, Iva Carter, Mabel Pulliam. Seated: Joanne Brankley, Nell Glass. People 77 The Class of ' 75 makes way for the Class of ' 76. 78 People of 76 There are those who would have you think the American Spirit is dying. Don ' t believe it. The class of ' 76 as their forefathers have done, has come through many changes in their lives, at school, at home and at play. They are going forth to meet “Spirit of Our Times , it is the Spirit of America, the unique, indefinable. Mighty force that has substained our Nation through all our times. It will require spirit to reach their goal, spirit to organize and inspire. They are going forth to face the problems of today. Unemployment, inflation, rising tide of crime, drug addiction, plight of our cities, relationships with other nations. None are beyond the power, resources and imagi- nation when they unite in the American Spirit. Spirit is what MAKES YOU DO when others say it can ' t be done. Spirit is STANDING UP and SPEAKING UP for America. Spirit zings with pep and enthusiasm, whispers softly, I CARE . Spirit is daring, tender, powerful, rever- ent, tough unyielding. The American Spirit is love of God, Country, self and neighbor. Spirit makes each of us a better man, a better woman, a better nation and a better world. THAT ' S THE CLASS OF ' 76, SPIRIT. Donnie Allgood Rufus Atkins Bill Baker Allen Bass Harold Beck Sidney Bell Steve Blanks Russell Bookman Dwight Bowen Nannie Boyd Donna Brame Keith Brankley People 79 Carolyn Brogdon Katherine Burwell George Burwell Allen Butler Bevrely Cary John Carter Roy Carter Charlotte Clark Ronnie Clary Ronald Cobbin Kirk Cole Teresa Cole 80 People Laura Coleman Rosa Cole Betsy Collier Gerald Compton Ethel Cook Wanda Cook Ed Crowder Betty Crute Shelia Daniel Betty Davis Tim Dayton Frances Dillard People 81 Betty Dellinger Willo Dokes Chris Drozdowicz Debra Falls Lance Fuller Richard Gayles Charlotte Gittman Theresa Glasscock Carolyn Goode 82 People Gail Goode Brian Greene Joyce Green Joyce Hall Kathryn Hardy Ricky Harman People 83 Senior hands are never idle. Robert West demonstrates one way to sink Lit. in. Carey Harris Edward Harris Jo Ann Harris 84 People Mitzi Harris Irma Hatcher Donald Hayes Ronald Hayes Theresa Hayes Brian Hensley Clarence Hicks Rosa Hillard Cheryl Hite Ann Wright and Ronnie Owen goofing off! You Can Tell it ' s exam time! People 85 Janice Howell Ann Hughes Annie Jeffers Barbara Johnson Gary Johnson Mike Johnson Reta Johnson Rickie Johnson Marc Jolley Eddie Jones Elton Jones Nita Jones 86 People Aroland Jordan Brenda Keene Darleen Knight Melinda Kennedy Jay Lenhart Fielder Liggon Doris Moseley adjusts Melinda Kennedy ' s attire, while Carolyn Goode looks on. Reta Johnson, Sandy Smith, and Kathryn Hardy supervise Mr. Burwell. People 87 Gus Liggon David Long Emma Long Marion Mallory Barbara Marrow Cindy Matherly Wayne Mattis Bill McWhite Keith Morrison Brenda Morse Doris Moseley Easter Mosley 88 People Georgia Moseley Linda Newcomb Sharon Newcomb John Oliver Joyce Oliver Wallace Osborne Debbie Owen Ronnie Owen Janet Poteat Estelle Pettus Sue Ann Poore Barry Powell People 89 Jean Powell Sandra Price Mary Propst Janet Pruett James Rainey Phyllis Rainey Michael Riggan Robert Riggin Theresa Riggans Mary Roberts Donnie Robinette Chuck Rockwell 90 People Tommy Rodgers Jo Ann Royster Annette Russel Rachel Salley Audrey Simmions Greg Sizemore Craige Skipwith Lonnie Small Emma Smith Mitchell Smith Pam Smith Ruby Smith People 91 Sandy Smith Walter Smith Cheryl Stembridge Duke and Donnie napping. 92 People Jeanne Stumps Adam Sutphin Walter Talley Avon Taylor Betty Terry Michael Terry Alvin Thames Wanda Thorpe Yolanda Thomas Marie Thornton Barbara Tisdale Doretha Townes People 93 Frances Townes Tammy Trent Elizabeth Tucker Harold Tucker Kenneth Tucker Marie Tucker Susan Turnbull Cathy Vaughan Tim Wallace Mattie Walker Mildred Walker Tim Ward 94 People Robert West Keith Weston Elaine Wilkerson Delores Williams Janet Wilson Sandra Wilson Janice Wood Darcel Wood Ann Wright Brenda Wright Stanely Yancey Sherry Waldrup People 95 The Class of ' ll is Getting It Together We are slowly but surely getting ourselves to- gether to become tomorrows leaders of America. We have many accomplished, and not so accom- plished, people to add to the world. Whatever we decide to do with our lives, you can be sure we will do our best. We will make our teachers and classmates proud to say they knew us. The first time we really realized we were be- coming upperclassmen was the day we received our class rings. As upperclassmen, one of our many successes this year included the prom. We con- sidered it an honor to be able to give this small token of appreciation to the seniors for the friend- ships, honesty, and good examples they extended to us — the Junior class of 1976. Industrial Arts goes co-ed. Cindy Adams Diane Adcock Bill Aldrich Eleanor Allen Beverly Andrews Lorraine Andrews Donna Ashby Delores Ashworth Gary Bacon Joan Barnes Matthew Bass Lowell Benjamin 96 People William Bigger James Blow Rhonda Bouldin Curtis Bowers James Bowers Gracie Boyd Ann Boyter Irene Boyter Claudia Brewer Larry Brown Beth Buchanan Donna Buchanan David Burch Pricilla Burdine James Caknipe Dennise Card Gloria Carrington Linwood Carter Marshall Carter Mike Carter People 97 Sylvia Carter Linda Christmas Anita Chumney Betty Clark Curtis Clark Jimmy Clark Robert Clark Thomas Clary Ernestine Clay Annette Clayton Theeir Coleman Bill Coleman 98 People David Connor Fletcher Crawley Bob Craymer Cindy Crute JoAnna Daniel Robin Daniel Keith Davis Lucy Day Brent Dickenson Dawn Edgerton Dwight Elam Evon Elam Jeff Wilbourne and Keith Jones trying to get it back Bobbie Elliott Carolyn Elliott Barbara Evans T racy Evans People 99 Jerome Fields Serfonia Finley Patricia Fleming Salley Fuller Pam Fulp Ronald Garrett Richard Gayles Curtis Glasscock Tony Goode Perry Greene Teresa Greene Ralph Griffin To Tommy Winn the job of Hall Monitor means watch- ing the girls go by. Alfredia Hargrove Diane Hargrove Lucille Hargrove Darleen Harris 100 People Janet Harris Ronald Harris Stanley Harris Marian Hensley Wanda Hester Larry Hillard Mary Hillard Charles Holmes Robert Horton Sandra House Brenda Howell Edna Howerton James Howerton Myra Howerton Huston Hundley Charles Jaber People 101 Punkin Yuille is just one of the many mature students at Bluestone. Lack of spirit is not good for togetherness. Katrina Jaber Cornell Jefferson Annett Jenkins Becky Johnson Bruce Johnson Ivory Johnson Evelyn Jones Larry Kindley Claudette King Claudene King Authur Lee Kathy Lewis 102 People Stevephen Liggon Terry Ligon Billy Love Charlene Mallory Tony Mangum Diane Martin Angela Mizelle Nola McClure Henrietta McFail Linda McFail Sandra Moody Buck Moore Charley Moore Janet Moore Rodney Moore Miles Morton Audrey Mosley Charley Mosley Bert Mull Cathy Munn People 103 Andy Nelson Charles Nelson Kay Nelson Cheryl Newton Helen Newton Marvis Newton Tony Newton Tommy Nichols John Oliver Joyce Oliver Robert Oliver Shirley Oliver I Th WOT I $ A w Joan Petri Fran Pittard Jerry Powell Iva Pulliam 104 People Calvin Puryear Carl Puryear Debra Puryear Vickie Ramsey Jimmy Clark and David Burch showing some of the classic emotions at our pep rallies. Gary Reese Willetta Reid Jackie Ritchie Linda Roberts People 105 G«D % Richard Roberts Robert Roberts David Rowlette Annella Royster Agatha Salley Teresa Sandifer Debra Seamens Ann Shearin Robert Sheppard Kay Simmons Mathew Simmons Jackie Small 106 People Andy Smith Bob Smith Cecil Smith Dorothy Smith Lucinda Smith Melinda Smith Teddy Smith Hogan Sneed Curtis Stebbins Brenda Steele Mike Styers Katie T ay lor James Terry William Terry Audrey Thomas Gary Thomas Cathleen Thompson Carolyn Thornton Steve Tollerson John Toombs People 107 Glenda Townes Phyllis Townes Helen T uck Janice T uck Sanford T uck Teresa T uck Gary T ucker Larry T ucker Nancy T ucker Ellen Wagstaff Hunter Wagstaff Eleanor Walker David Waters Al Watkins 108 People Charles Watts Alice White Cindy Wilborne David Wilkerson Mike Wilkerson Delores Wilkerson Janet Williams Virginia Williamson People 109 JUNIORS ATTHEIR BEST Melinda Smith and Claudia Brewer will talk to anything. LeAnn Duckworth looks like she is about to give up. Tracy Evans Gayle Smith found a good place to relax and study. 110 People Donald Hayes and Ivory Johnson are Pro- Middle: Curtis Bowers trying to look innocent, filing for the annual. Bill Coleman People 1 1 1 LOOK OUT AMERICA THE Diane Adcock trying to make some sense out of Chemistry. Janet Harris with her usual expression of you wouldn ' t dare. Bill Aldrich and Steve Morrison trying to get the chill off their bones. 112 People CLASS OF 77 ' s COMING ! Tommy Winn and James Caknipe cleaning the grounds of saw dust. Perry Green found a new way to drink water. Jackie and Stanley working on leisure. Donna Brame People 113 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT . . . With the two years of experience from the junior high the experience they will receive here, the sophomores of ' 75- ' 76 will hopefully become a together” senior class of ' 78. The 268 sophomores are enthusiastic enough to work towards self-im- provement and enjoyment at the same time. So stay together and you are going to reach the goals you ' ve set here ... at Bluestone. Whether your goal is to sleep your time away . . . work your time away or play your time away, just enjoy Bluestone and look forward to the oncoming years with spirit and determination. Cheryl Cook and Doug Puryear leave class. Sophomores catch up on the latest gossip before class. 114 People Patricia Allen Fran Allgood Diane Atkins Gale Bass Randolph Beales Vera Beck Lebertha Benjamin Mark Bess William Blanks Tammy Bollinger Vivian Bowers Randal Bowman Yvonne Boxley Alfred Boy d Angela Brogdon Joan Brown Joyce Brown Rex Bruce Shelby Buchanan Watt Bullock William Bullock Robert Burdine Irma Burton Joyce Burton Anthony Burwell People 115 Sandra Burwell Angela Carter Wayne Carter Brad Chewning Annie Clark Joan Coleman Steve Coleman Tommy Collins Donna Cook Allen Crowder Norma Crowder Ernie Culley Rex Culley Beverly Dailey Jennifer Daniels Mitch Daniels Kelly Davis Phillip Driggs Randy Driggs Yvonne Dunn Sylvia Dunn Scott Earhardt Michael Ellis Theresa Epps 116 People Oscar Fields Henry Fitzgerald Debra Foster Anthony Freeman Sandra Freeman Marianne French Keith Fuller Jesse Gilbert Sherri Gillispie Adaline Gillreath Bonita Goode Gary Gordon Charles Greene Denise Greene Vernell Greene Juanita Gryder Joel Hale James Hall Brenda Hancock Jeff Hand Chester Hargrove Glenda Hargrove Victor Hargrove Cheryl Harris People 117 Sandra Harris Archie Hayes Coretta Hayes Jane Hayes Juanita Hayes Shirley Henderson Elizabeth Herndon Brion Hester Barry Hite Mike Hobbs Barbara Howerton Carolyn Howerton Jerry Hudson T rese Jaber Kathleen Jackson Linda Jackson Peggy Jenkins Eric Johnson Kenneth Johnson Mark Johnson 118 People We are Moving on UP Valerie Johnson Denise Jones Katherine Jones Keith Jones Tony Keene Vivian Keene Beverly Langford Ellen Lawrence Frank Lee Anne LeGrand Janice Lenhart Sharon Lenhart Sheila Lloyd Margaret Long Glenda Marrow Lillie Marrow Theresa Marrow Robert Matthews Donna McCall Jimmy McCoy Ellen Mears Richard Middleton Jamie Mills Peter Mondragon Kathy Moore Biology students work diligently to complete the work assigned to them. The biology classes prove to be time consuming and worthwhile. People 119 Larry Moore Timothy Moore Wyatt Morgan Steve Morrison Richard Morse Steve Nelson Janice Newcomb T ammy Newton Rhonda Nunn Timmy Nunn Rose Oliver Ronald Oslin Joyce Overby Vicky Overbey Ronnie Owen Gale Palmer Renny Park Debbie Parker William Paschall Pete Pennington Sandra Petty Lucy Pittard Timmy Pool Susan Powell Dana Pritchard Powhatan Pulliam Steve Pulliam Chris Puryear Diane Puryear Douglas Puryear 120 People Janet Quee nsbury Darlene Ratliff Frankie Reese Wanda Reese Margaret Richardson Patricia Richardson Debra Riggins Howard Robinson Deborah Rogers Tanya Ross Tommey Russell Delores Salley J. W. Sanders George Seger Virginia Simmons Patricia Sipes Lynn Sizemore James Skipwith Deborah Small Jerry Small Carol Smith Diana Smith Glenn Smith Sandra Smith Varnell Smith Jeff Smith Felice Somerville Carolyn Spencer Sandra Stembridge Joyce Stewart People 121 Jerome Stroble John Sullivan Russ Talbott Lisa Tanksley Jerry Tatum Barbara Terry Laureen Terry Linza Terry Patsy Terry Reddis Terry Barbara Thames Michelle Thomas Faye Thompson Karen Thompson Mark Thompson Barry Thorpe Kim Thorpe Charlene T ownes Ellis T uck Alice T ucker Lewis T ucker Robert T ucker Sue T urner James Vaughan Gloria Venable Lee Wagstaff Clyde Wardrick Sylvia Wardrick Benjamin Washington Katherine Watson 1 22 People David Watts Donna West Irvin White Susan Wilbourne Dale Wilkerson Joyce Wilkerson Ricky Wilkerson Paul Willis Bobby Wilson Nelson Wilson Susan Winn Ronald Worley Bob Wren Vanessa Wyatt Ruth Zava Before the last few pages are closed out for the sophomores, they should be given encouragement to keep their hopes up and may most of them come true. The sophomores of this year have added so much life and spirit to Bluestone. They have certainly come alive in ' 75 and they have the spirit of ' 76. We wish luck and most of all success in the oncoming years. As they were preparing to leave junior high, they looked forward to entering senior high. Yes, we expected to have a few bewildered faces, who would enjoy this period of excitement, but later would complain of new and difficult subjects. Of course, they realize more is expected of them. As one sophomore stated: You have a sense of responsibility, which means you realize that you are progressing in society. The sophomores of this year believe in allowing their ideas to be expressed. This proved to them that they are challenging something that is established. We hope that they grow more in maturity and grow closer to Bluestone. People 1 23 Above: Mark Thompson works in the library. Below: Donna Ashby helps Ruth Zava and Anne LeGrand. 124 People Sophomores Not Pictured Calvin Atkins Rebecca Mosley Kenneth Bacon Timothy Nunn Harold Barnette Mary Oliver Alice Benjamin Ronald Oslin Shirley Boyd Earnest Powell Perry Brandon Phil Redd Rex Bruce Michael Richardson Beatrice Burwell Randy Richardson Chester Burwell Sherwood Richardson Shelia Carter Langston Russell Jr. Walter Conner John Shelton Cheryl Cook John Simmons Sandra Elam Silvester Simmons Kim Fuller Carl Skipwith Joel Hale Shelia Smith Barbara Hardy Brenda Stovall Ernestine Harvey Corrine Terry Clarence Holmes Dianne Thompson Barbara Jiggets Evonne Tillotson Joyce Keeton Emory Waldrep 1 1 1 Henry Martin Linda White Audrey Morse Waverly Williams People 125 Modern Dance Works After School To Improve Form Above: Denise Greene and Coach Hughey assist Beth Buchanan. Left: Modern Dance Group — Left to Right, Sitting: Denise Greene, Rhonda Bouldin, Beth Buchanan, Sandra Burwell. Standing: Tony Goode, Evelyn Jones, and Kendall Hayes. Klassroom Contestants — 1st Row: Billy Pittard, Sharon Newcomb, Theresa Riggans. 2nd Row: Mrs. Rucker, Bill Baker, Gray Ramsey, Miss Holland. Beta Club Appears on TV 126 People Students Work Together On School Projects Faculty Meets Again People 127 Index Adams, Cynthia 53, 96 Adcock, Diane 96, 112 Aldrich, William 57, 96, 1 12 Allen, Eleanor 19, 96 Allen, Gerald Allen, Patricia 1 1 5 Allgood, Donnie 26, 33, 79, 92 Allgood, Fran 1 15 Andrews, Beverly 53, 96 Andrews, Lorraine 96 Ashby, Donna 60, 96, 124 Ashworth, Delores 57, 96 Atkins, Albertine 60, 115 Atkins, Calvin 1 25 Atkins, Rufus 58, 79 Bacon, Gary 20, 96 Bacon, Kenneth 125 Bailey, Janet 76 Baker, Bill 79 Baker, William J. 7, 29 Baptist, Dannie Barnes, Joan 24, 25, 55, 60, 63, 96 Barnette, Harold 125 Barnette, Shirley 55 Bass, Allen 79 Bass, Cynthia Bass, Gail 33, 115 Bass, Matthew 96 Beales, Randolph 56, 1 1 5 Beck, Harold 79 Beck , Vera 53, 1 1 5 Bell, Sidney 58, 79 Benjamin, Alice 125 Benjamin, Lebertha 53, 1 15 Benjamin, Lowell 96 Berdine, Priscilla 33 Bess, Mark 28, 1 15 Bigger, William 97 Blackwell, Brenda 71 Blanks, Steve 79, 1 15 Blanks, William Kyle ' Blow, James 54, 55, 97 Bollinger, Tammy 53, 115 Bookman, Russell 79 Bouldin, Rhonda 58, 59, 97 Bowen, Dwight 59, 79 Bowers, Curtis 58, 97, 1 1 1 Bowers, James 29, 97 Bowers, Vivian 25, 33, 60, 1 15 Bowles, Bill 6, 34, 73 Bowman, Randal 115 Box ley, Yvonne 53, 56, 115 Boyd, Alfred 55, 115 Boyd, Gloria Boyd, Gracie 53, 97 Boyd, Nannie 79 Boyd, Shirley 53, 54, 125 Boyter, Anne Elizabeth 97 Boyter, Irene 97 Brame, Donna 79, 1 13 Brandon, Kenneth Brandon, Perry 86, 125 Brankley, Keith 79 Brewer, Claudia 96, 97, 1 10 Briggs, Nancy Paige 63, 75 Britt, Nancy 70 Brogdon, Angie 115 Brogdon, Carolyn 53, 54, 80 Brooks Brown, Joan 55, 1 15 Brown, Joyce 53, 54, 1 15 Brown, Larry 55, 97 Bruce, Rexx 1 15, 125 Buchanan, Donna 97 Buchanan, Elizabeth Beth ' 11, 12, 33, 97, 1 17 Buchanan, Shelby 1 15 Bullock, Chester William 55, 1 15 Bullock, Geraldine 55 Bullock, Watt 1 15 Burch, David 33, 61, 97 Burdine, Priscilla 26, 54, 55, 97 Burdine, Robert 115 Burton, Irma 53, 115, 118 Burton, Joyce 53, 115 Burwell, Anthony 115 Burwell, Beatrice 53, 55, 125 Burwell, Chester 1 25 Burwell, Evelyn Burwell, Frederick 14, 71, 87 Burwell, George 80 Burwell, Katherine 53, 55, 80 Burwell, Sandra 53 Butler, Allen 80 Card, Dennis 97 Caknipe, James 97, 1 13 Carey, Bevelry 80 Carrington, Gloria 53, 54 Carter, Angela 116 Carter, Herman Carter, John 80 Carter, Marshall 97 Carter, Michael 26, 97 Carter, Linwood 33, 97 Carter, Roy 80 Carter, Shelia 57, 98, 125 Carter, Sylvia Carter, Wayne 1 16 Chewning, Brad 116 Christmas, Kenneth Christmas, Linda 57, 58, 98 Chumney, Anita 28, 98 Clark, Annie 55, 1 16 Clark, Barbara 54 Clark, Betty 53, 54, 98 Clark, Charlotte 80 Clark, Curtis 98 Clark, Jimmy 98 Clark, Robert 6, 33, 39, 98 Clary, Ronnie 22, 57, 61 , 80 Clary, Thomas 57, 98 Clay, Ernestine 26, 60, 98 Clayton, Annette 98 Cobbin, Ronald 80 Cole, Kirk 80, 84 Cole, Teresa 1 7, 29, 59, 80 Coles, Dennis 98 Coles, Rosa 29, 81 Coleman, Joan 1 16 Coleman, John 57 Coleman, Laura 24, 25, 5§, 59, 60, 81 Coleman, Ronnie 55 Coleman, Steve 56, 1 16 Coleman, Theeir 98 Coleman, William 57, 98, 1 1 1 Collier, James 29 Collier, Betsy 53, 57, 63, 81 Collins, Thomas 1 16 Compton, Gerald 81 Conner, David 56, 99 Connor, Walter D. 12, 71 , 125 Cook, Cheryl 15, 1 15, 125 Cook, Donna 116 Cook, Ethel 81 Cook, Wanda 17 ,81 Cox, Timothy Craddock, Tyree Cramer, Robert Crawley, Fletcher 57, 99 Crowder, Allen 33, 1 16 Crowder, Betty 1 2 Crowder, Donnie 73 Crowder, Edwin 61 , 81 Crowder, Norma 116 Crowder, O. B. 6, 33, 73 Crowder, R . W. 74 Crutchfield, Conway 26 Crute, Cindy 99 Crute, Betty 14, 81 Crute, Janice Culley, Ernest 1 16 Culley, Rex 1 16 Daily, Beverley 58, 1 16 Daily, Phyllis Daniel, JoAnna 99 Daniel, Joyce 54 Daniel, Jennifer 26, 53, 55, 1 16 Daniel, Leonard Daniel, Mitch 1 16 Daniel, Ryland Daniel, Shelia 81 Daniels, Robin 57, 99, 1 1 1 Davis, Barry Davis, Betty 81 Davis, Keith 57, 99, 1 16 Davis, Kelley Day, Lucy 99 Dayton, Tim 26, 8 1 Dellinger, Betty 82 Dickenson, Charles Brent 99 Dillard, Frances 81 Dokes, Willo 82 Dortch, Charles 74 Drozdowicz, Chris 12, 33, 39, 61, 82 Driggs, Phillip 1 16 Duckworth, Cynthia 57, 82 Driggs, Randy 1 16 Duckworth, LeAnn 82, 1 10 Duncan, Bernard 55 Dunn, Yvonne 1 16 Dunn, Sylvia 1 16 Edgerton, Dawn 56, 59, 99 Edmonds, Duke 32, 33, 61 , 82,92 Ehrhardt, Raymond, Scott 116 Elam, Dwight 26, 99 Elam, Sandra 25, 125 Elam, Yvonne 55, 58,99 Elliott, Bobbie 99 Elliott, Carolyn 99, 108 Ellis, Michela 116 Epps, Teresa 53, 55, 1 16 Evans, Barbara 99 Evans, Tracy 53, 55, 99, 110, 125 Falls, Debra 82 Ferrell, Linda Fields, Oscar 26, 100, 117 Finley, Ferfonia 100 128 Index Index Fitzgerald, William 117 Fleming, Patricia 59, 100 Foster, Deborah 1 1 7 Freeman, Anthony 1 1 7 Freeman, Sandra 117 French, Marianne 1 1 7 Fuller, Keith 117 Fuller, Kimberly 125 Fuller, Lanca 82 Fuller, Melvin Fuller, Sallie 53, 100 Fussell, Bernice 69 Fulp, Pamela 24, 25, 53, 59, 60, 1 00 Garrett, Ronald 100 Gayles, Richard 20,82, 100 Geryder, Juanita Gilbert, Jessie 1 1 7 Gillispie, Sherrie 1 17 Gilreath, Adaline 1 17 Gittman, Charlotte 53, 82 Glasscock, Curtis 100 Glasscock, Linda FI. 71 Glasscock, Theresa 53, 71,82 Gooch, Robert 34 Goode, Bonita 5, 55, 60, 1 17 Goode, Carolyn 59, 60, 82 Goode, Gail 53, 85 Goode, T ony 1 00 Gordan, Gary 1 17 Gordan, Regina 55 Greene, Brian 83 Greene, Charles 1 1 7 Greene, Denise 1 1 7 Greene, Joyve 53, 55, 83 Greene, Perry 1 13, 100 Greene, Teresa 55 Greene, Vernell 53, 55, 1 17 Gregory, Joe Griffin, III Robert 100 Gryder, Juanita 1 1 7 Gurley, Calton 72 Hale, Joel 1 17, 125 Hall, James 117 Hall, Joyce 53, 83 Hancock, Brenda 117 Hand, Jeffery 1 1 7 Hardy, Barbara 26, 53, 125 Hardy, Katherine 14, 58 Hardy, Ronald 55 Hargrove, Alfredia 21 , 58, 100 Hargrove, Chester 54, 1 17 Hargrove, Dean 100 Hargrove, Glenda 53, 1 17 Hargrove, Lucille 53, 54, 55, 100 Hargrove, Milton Hargrove, Victor 1 17 Harmon, Ricky 19, 83 Harris, Carey 84 Harris, Cheryl 1 1 7 Harris, Darleen 1 00 Harris, Edward 55, 84 Harris, Janet 26, 33, 58, 59, 101, 112 Harris, JoAnn 84 Harris, Mitzi 85 Harris, Ronald A. 58, 101 Harris, Stanley 26, 33, 58, 101, 113 Harris, Sandra 53, 1 18 Harris, William Hatcher, Irma 53, 54, 85 Hatcher, Thomas Harvey, Ernestine 125 Hayes, Archie 1 18 Hayes, Donald 85,111 Hayes, Jane 53, 1 13 Hayes, Juanita 26, 1 13 Hayes, Jonathan Hayes, Kendall Hayes, Ronald 54 Hayes, Ronald C. 55 Hayes, Coretta 53, 55, 1 18 Hayes, Theresa 85 Hazelwood, Jimmy Hedgepeth, Micheal 6, 33, 73 Henderson, Bernard Henderson, Shirley 1 18 Hensley, Brian 16, 85, 101 Hensley, Marian 101 Herndon, Elizabeth 56, 1 18 Hester, Brian 56, 1 18 Hester, Jerome 74 Hester, Wanda 57, 63, 101 Hicks, Clarence 85 Hilliard, Larry 26, 101 Hillard, Mary 53, 55, 101 Hillard, Rosa 85 Hillard, Rosa 85 Hite, Barry 1 18 Hite, Cheryl 53, 85 Hobbs, Micheal 56, 1 18 Holland, Patricia Ann 70 Holloman, A. C. 73 Holmes, Charles 54, 55, 61, 101 Holmes, Clarence 125 Horton, Robert 7, 101 House, Sandra 53, 101 Howell, Brenda 23, 101 Howell, Gwendolyn 72 Howell, Janice 86 Howerton, Barbara 1 18 Howerton, Carolyn 53, 1 18 Howerton, Edna 22, 58, 101 Howerton, James 101 Howerton, Myra 1 1, 59, 60, 101, 117 Hudson, Jerry 1 18 Hudson, John 10, 1 1 , 26 Hughes, Ann 5, 16, 60, 86 Hughey, Miriam 73 Hundley, Huston 98, 101 Jaber, Charles 101 Jaber, Katrina 102 Jabor, T rese 57, 1 18 Jackson, Kathaleen 53, 54, 1 18 Jackson, Kenneth Jackson, Linda 25, 57, 60, 1 18 Jackson, Margaretta 72 Jant, Adolphus 7, 55 Jeffers, Annie 53, 54, 86 Jenkins, Annette 102 Jefferson, Cornell 14, 54, 55, 102 Jenkins, Peggy 53, 1 18 Jiggetts, Barbara 53, 125 Johnson, Barbara 86 Johnson, Becky 102, 108 Johnson, Bruce 102 Johnson, Eric 54, 55, 1 18 Johnson, Gary 86 Johnson, Ivory 1 02, 1 1 1 Johnson, Kenneth 1 18 Johnson, Mark 1 1 8 Johnson, Micheal 58, 86 Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Reta 14, 24, 25, 60, 86, 87 Johnson, Rickie 54, 55, 86 Johnson, Valerie 1 19 Jolley, Marc 20, 26, 33, 57, 58, 61, 86 Jones, Denise 23, 53, 1 19 Jones, Edward 86 Jones, Elton 86 Jones, Evelyn 58, 102 Jones, Hilda 72 Jones, Juanita 86 Jones, Kathleen 25, 60, 1 19 Jones, Keith 98, 1 1 9 Jones, Robert Jordan, Aroland 87 Keene, Brenda 87 Keene, Teresa 29, 55 Keene, Tony 55, 1 1 9 Keene, Vickie 53 Keene, Vivian 1 1 9 Kenedy, Melinda 87 Keeton, Allen Keeton, Joyce 1 25 Kersey, Brenda 53 Kibler, Elva 1 8, 73 Killian, Rosa Kindley, Larry 33, 61 , 102 King, Claudene 53, 102 King, Claudette 53, 102 Knight, Dorleene 87 Langford, Beverley 1 19 Lawerence, Ellen 53, 1 19 Lawson, Frances 53 Lee, Frank 55, 1 1 9 Lee, George Lee, Linda 55, 57 Leigh, Arthur 21, 55, 102 Legrand, A. A. 74 Legrand, Anne 53, 57, 1 19, 124 Lenhart, Janice 1 1 9 Lenhart, Mary 71 Lenhart, N. J. 87 Lenhart, Sharon 53, 1 19 Lewis, Deborah 53 Lewis, Kathy 5 8, 102 Liggon, Fielder 87 Liggon, Gus 59, 61 , 88 Liggon, Stephen 54, 61, 103 Ligon, Terry 33, 61 , 103 Lloyd, Shelia 1 1 9 Long, David 1 5, 58, 88 Long, Emma 88 Long, Margaret 53, 1 19 Love, William 1 03 Lyons, Dorethea 53, 54 Magann, Richard 1 1 , 26 Mallory, Charlene 58, 103 Mallory, Marian 57, 88 Mangum, Tony 34, 57, 61, 103 Margritz, Randy Marrow, Barbara 53, 55, 88 Marrow, Glenda 53, 55, 1 19 Marrow, Lillie 55, 1 19 Index 129 Index Marrow, Theresa 53, 55 Martin, Diana Martin, Henry 55, 125 Martin, William Matherly, Cynthia 63, 88 Matthews, Robert Matthis, Wayne 88 McCall, Donna McClure, John 54 McClure, Nola 103 McCoy, Jimmy McFail, Linda 53, 55, 103 McFail, Hennrietta 53, 54, 103 McNealy, Wayne 34, 61 Me White, William 16, 57, 88 Meadows, Alicia 57, 75 Mears, Theresa 1 1 9 Middleton, Richard 119 Mills, Jamie 56, 119 Mitchell, Alice 55 Mizella, Angela 1 03 Mondragon III, Peter 57, 119 Moody, Sandra 26, 53, 55, 103 Moore, Carratha Moore, Charlie 1 03 Moore, Don 1 03 Moore, Janet 21, 103 Moore, Kathy Jean 22, 56, 118 Moore, Larry Darnell 120 Moore, Rodney 33, 57, 103 Moore, Timothy Wayne 120 Moorefield, Nettie Morgan, Wyatt Oscar 1 20 Morris, Elaine B. Mrs. 75 Morrison, Keith 88 Morrison, Steven Lee 112, 120 Morse, Audrey 55, 125 Morse, Brenda 6, 24, 25, 88 Morse, Elanne B. Morse, Richard 55, 120 Morton, Miles 34, 35, 103 Moseley, Doris 6, 26, 60, 87, 88 Mosely, Audrey 103 Mosley, Easter 53, 54, 88 Mosley, Georgia 53, 55, 57, 89 Mosely, Rebecca 53, 125 Mosley, Thomas 55 Mull, Albert 103 Mullins, Linda 54, 57 Munn, Mary Catherine 53, 103 Nelson, Andy 1 04 Nelson, Kay 1 04 Nelson, Anita Nelson, Charles Randall 26, 104 Nelson, Robert Nelson, Steve 1 20 Newcomb, Janice 120 Newcomb, Linda 89 Newcomb, Sharon 1 2, 26, 59, 89 Newton, Cheryl 104 Newton, Dannie Newton, Helen 53, 59, 104 Newton, Marvis 61 , 1 04 Newton, Tammy 56, 1 04, 1 20 Newton, Thomas Nichols, Thomas 104 Numm, Leonaed Nunn, Rhonda 1 20 Nunn, Timothy 1 20, 1 25 Ol ver. Calvin 54, 55 Ol ver. Curtis 59, 61 Ol ver. Everette 55 Ol ver. Jesse Ol ver, John 104, 89 Ol ver. Junious Ol ver. Joyce 55, 89, 1 04 Ol ver. Mary 58, 1 25 Ol ver. Robert 26, 34, 61 Ol ver. Rose 55, 1 20 Ol ver. Shirley 1 04 Ol ver. William 26 Osborne, Wallace 89 Oslin, Ronald 26, 120, 125 Overby, Joyce 53, 55, 120 Overby, Vickie 60, 1 20 Owen, Debbie 59, 60, 63, 89 Owen, Ronnie 33, 85, 89, 1 20 Palmer, Helen 1 20 Park, Renfrew 57, 120 Parker, Debbie 1 20 Partridge, L. Randolph 72 Paschall, William 120 Pearson, Pearlene 70 Pennington, Robert 120 Petri, Joan 53, 55, 104 Pettus, Estelle 53, 54, 89 Petty, Sandra 1 1, 26, 57, 60, 117 , 120 Phillips, Jerry 61 Pittard, Fran 58, 104 Pittard, Margaret Lucille 120 Pixley, Elmer 10, 22, 74 Pixley, Rachel 72 Poole, Timmie 1 20 Poore, Sue Ann 24, 25, 60, 63, 89 Poteat, Janet 89 Powell, Barry 22, 89 Powell, Earnest 1 25 Powell, Jean 53 Powell, Jerry 1 04 Powell, Mary Susan 120 Powell, Molly J. 90 Price, Sandra 6, 20, 24, 25, 59, 60, 63, 90 Pritchard, Dana 56, 120 Propst, Mary 90 Pruett, Janet 90 Pulliam, Iva 55, 1 05 Pulliam, Larry 26, 34, 35, 57, 61 Pulliam, Powhatan 55, 120 Pulliam, Steve 54, 120 Puryear, Carl 54, 55 Puryear, Calvin 105 Puryear, Chris 1 20 Puryear, Debra 1 05 Puryear, Diane 55, 120 Puryear, Douglas 115, 120 Queensbury, Janet 53, 1 21 Rainey, James 90 Rainey, Phyllis 58, 90 Ramsey, Tammy Ramsey, Vickie 105 Ratliff, Doralene 54, 63, 121 Read, Robert 55 Reed, Phil 54, 125 Ree se, Gary 1 05 Reese, Frankie 57, 1 21 Reese, Wanda 1 21 Reid, Willetta 21 , 58, 59, 105 Revis, Karl 39 Richardson, Jacqueline Richardson, Margaret 121 Richardson, Michael 55, 125 Richardson, Patricia 121 Richardson, Randy 55, 125 Richardson, Shelia 53, 55 Richardson, Sherward 125 Riggan, Debra 56, 121 Riggan, Michael 29, 90 Riggan, Robert 90 Riggan, Theresa 59, 90 Ritchie, Jacqueline 26, 55, 105, 113 Roberts, Annette Roberts, Floyd Roberts, Linda 53, 54, 105 Roberts, Mary 59, 90 Roberts, Richard 34, 106 Roberts, Robert 55, 106 Roberts, Shirley Roberts, William Robinette, Donnie 90 Robinson, Howard 121 Rockwell, Charles 10, 90 Rogers, Deborah 53, 121 Rogers, Shirley 53 Rogers, Tommy 9, 1 0, 1 26 Ross, Tanya 58, 63, 1 21 Rowlette, David 106 Royster, Annella 53, 106 Royster, Ivey 57, 58 Royster, John 34 Royster, Jo Ann 59, 60, 91 Rubin, Gerald 57 Russell, Annette 53, 91 Russell, Langston 125 Russell, Tommie 121 Salley, Agatha 24, 25, 26, 60, 1 06 Salley, Delores 53, 55, 1 18, 121 Salley, Rachel 53, 55, 91 Sanders, James 1 21 Sandifer, Teresa 1 06, 1 08 Seamens, Debra 1 06 Seger, George 1 21 Shearin, Patricia 1 06 Shelton, John 1 25 Sheppard, Robert 57, 106 Simmons, Audrey 55, 91 Simmons, Barbara 21, 29 Simmons, John 55, 1 25 Simmons, Kay 57, 1 06 Simmons, Matthew 35, 106 Simmons, Sylvester 125 Simmons, Virginia 55, 121 Sipes, Patricia 1 21 Sizemore, Betty Sizemore, Greg 1 8, 91 , 121 Skipwith, Carl 1 25 Skipwith, Craig 91 Skipwith, Ethel 53, 57 Skipwith, James 1 21 Small, Debra 1 21 Small, Deborah 58 Small, Jacqueline 54, 60 130 Index Index Small, Jerry 1 21 Small, Lonnie 91 Smith, Andy Smith, Billy Smith, Bob 26, 1 07 Smith, Carol 1 21 Smith, Charles Smith, Cecil 10, 1 1, 26, 107 Smith, Dianna 60, 1 21 Smith, Dorothy 53, 55, 107 Smith, Earnestine 53, 55 Smith, Emma 91 Smith, Gail 28, 1 10 Smith, Glenn Smith, Iva Smith, Jeff 121 Smith, Joseph Smith, Lucinda 53, 107 Smith, Melinda 57, 1 07, 1 1 0 Smith, Mitchell 91 Smith, Paula 6, 70 Smith, Pam 91 Smith, Robert Smith, Ruby 53, 54, 91 Smith, Sammuel Smith, Sandra 25, 60, 1 21 Smith, Sandy 14, 87, 92 Smith, Shelia 54, 125 Smith, Teddy 26, 107 Smith, Varnell 55, 121 Smith, Walter 20, 61, 92 Smith, William Sneed, Hogan 55, 107 Sommerville, Carolyn 53, 121 Spencer, Carolyn 55, 121 Stebbins, Curtis 1 04 Steel, Brenda 53, 107 Stembridge, Cheryl 59, 92 Stembridge, Kathy 92 Stembridge, Sandra 53, 121 Stephens, Gayle 59, 92 Stevens, Shelby 59, 63, 92 Stewart, Joyce 54 Stewart, Willie 92 Stovall, Brenda 1 25 Stroble, Jerome 1 22 Stuart, Joyce 53, 54, 121 Stumps, Jeannie 93 Stumps, Elizabeth 70 Styers, Michael 57, 107 Sullivan, John 1 22 Sutphin, Adam 59, 93 Sutton, Alice 69 Talbott, Russell 122 Talley, Katie Talley, Nancy 14, 70 Talley, Walter 93 Tanksley, Lisa 58, 122 Tatum, Jerry 1 22 Taylor, Avon 53, 55, 93 Taylor, Katie 53, 59, 107 Terry, Barbara 55, 57, 122 Terry, Betty 57, 98 Terry, Corrine 53, 1 25 Terry, David Terry, James 54, 1 07 Terry, Laureen 55, 122 Terry, Linza 55, 122 Terry, Michael 93 Terry, Patsy 53, 122 Terry, Reedis 53, 55, 1 22 Terry, William 1 07 Thames, Barbara 56, 1 22 Thames, Robert Tharpe, Kim Thomas, Audrey 53, 54 Thomas, Gary 57, 107 Thomas, Mechelle 58, 122 Thomas, Yolanda 58 Thompson, Cathleen 53, 107 Thompson, Dianne 55, 125 Thompson, Faye 122 Thompson, Karen 122 Thompson, Regina Thompson, Richard Mark 122, 124 Thornton, Carolyn 53 Thornton, Marie Thorpe, Barry 1 22 Thorpe, Doris 26, 54 Thorpe, Kim 1 22 Thorpe, Wanda 21 , 57, 59 Tillotson, Evone 53, 125 Tisdale, Barbara Tollerson, Steve 26, 57, 1 07 Toombs, John 26, 1 07 Townes, Charlene 55, 122 Townes, Dorethea Townes, Glenda 53, 54, 108 Townes, Lorraine 53, 54 Townes, Mae 53, 54 Townes, Phyllis 53, 108 Townes, Vincent Trent, Tammy Tuck, Ellis 26, 122 Tuck, Helen 1 08 Tuck, Janice 53, 108 Tuck, Sanford 1 08 Tuck, Teresa 1 08 Tucker, Alice 53, 122 Tucker, Elizabeth 53, 54, 55 Tucker, Garry 26, 58, 59, 1 08 Tucker, Harold Tucker, Kenneth Tucker, Larry 33, 54, 57, 108 Tucker, Lewis 54, 122 Tucker, Marie 53, 57 Tucker, Nancy 1 08 Tucker, Ricky Tucker, Robert 122 Turnbull, Susan Turner, Mattie Turner, Cathy 54, 55, 71, 122 Vaughan, Catherine 25, 59, 60, 87, 122 Vaughan, James Venable, Gloria 60, 1 22 Wagstaff, Ellen 56, 108 Wagstaff, Hunter 32, 59, 61, 108 Wagstaff, Lee Wagstaff, Wilkie 122 Waldrep, II, Emory 125 Waldrep, Sherry Walker, Eleanor 53, 55, 101 Walker, Mattie 53, 54 Walker, Mildred Wallace, Timothy Ward, Tim Wardrick, Clyde 1 22 Wardrick, Sylvia 122 Washington, Benjamin 26, 122 Waters, David 1 08 Watkins, Al 54, 108 Watson, Catherine 122 Watts, Charles 108, 109 Watts, David 108, 123 Wells, Florence West, Donna 1 23 West, Myrna 76 West, Robert 84 Weston, Keith White, Alice 20, 59, 60, 109 White, George 53, 54 White, Irvin 26, 56, 123 White, Linda 53, 125 White, Nancy S. 74 Whittle, Irene Wilborne, Cindy 24, 25, 68, 109 Wilborne, Jeffery 98 Wilborne, Susan 1 23 Wilkerson, Aubrey Wilkerson, David 109 Wilkerson, Deloris 53, 109 Wilkerson, Helene Wilkerson, Joyce 1 18 Wilkerson, Mike 98, 109 Wilkinson, Dale 123 Wilkinson, Joyce 1 23 Wilkinson, Ricky 123 Williams, Delores 63 Williams, Janet 53, 1 09 Williams, Waverly 55, 125 Williamson, Virginia 109 Willis, Paul 123 Wilson, Bobby 1 23 Wilson, Jr., Clarence Wilson, Janet Wilson, Ricardo 1 09 Wilson, Sandra 59 Winkler, Steve 1 4 Winn, Shirley 53 Winn, Susan 1 23 Winn, Tommy 1 00, 1 09, 113 Wood, Darcel 1 8 Wood, Janice 53, 54 Wood, Linda Wood, Mary-Virginia 74 Worley, Ronald 123 Wrenn, Bob 57, 1 23 Wright, Ann 59, 85 Wright, Brenda 53 Wright, Susan 57, 109 Wyatt, Deborah Wyatt, Vanessa 123 Wynn, Joyce 24, 25, 55, 60, 109 Yancey, Stanley Yuille, Charles 1 1 , 33, 39, 61, 102, 108, 109 Zava, Ruth 1 18, 123, 124 Index 131 BLUESTONE SENIOR HIGH 134 Closing • D ine Type Sh Type W; le Type ALLGOOD, DONNIE Band 10-11- 12, FFA 10-11-12. ATKINS, RUFUS LEON J.V. Basketball 10 - 11, Biology Club 12, Drama 12, FFA 12, Pep Club 10, Prom Committee 1 1 . BAKER, WILLIAM J. Band 10, FFA 10 - 11 - 12, FFA National Convention 12, Prom Committee 11, Stage Band 10-11-12. BASS, WILTON ALLEN Baseball 10. BECK, HAROLD BELL, SIDNEY Band 10, Choral Club 10 - 12, Masonry Club 10 - 12 . BLANKS, STEVE FFA 10- 11. BOLICK, BELINDA BOOKMAN, RUSSELL BOWEN, DWIGHT Beta Club 11 - 12, President 12, Beta Conven- tion 12, French Club 11, Golden Link Staff 11, Honor Roll 10-11 - 12. BOYD, NANNIE MAE Choral Club 11, FBLA 11, FHA 10-11. BRAME, DONNA BRANKLEY, KEITH DAVIS FFA 10-11-12. BROGDON, CAROLYN MARIE Choral Club 10 - 11 - 12, FHA 10-11-12, Honor Roll 10. BROWN, CHERYL BURWELL, KATHERINE Choral Club 10-11-12, FHA 10- 11 - 12. BURWELL, GEORGE BUTLER, ALLEN J.V. Basketball 10, Drama Club 10 - 11, Homecoming Escort 1 1, Math Science Confer- ence 10 - 11, Math Science District 10 - 11, Math Science State 10, Spanish Club 10 - 11, Who ' s Who Among American High School Students. CARY, BEVERLY KAY Math Science District 10, Spanish Club 10 - 11. CARTER, CHRISTINE CARTER, JOHN CARTER, ROY CLARK, CHARLOTTE ANN Drama Club 11, FHA 10, Monitor Staff 11 - 12. CLARY, RONNIE Boys ' Monogram 10-11-12, Football 10 - 11 - 12, Co-Captain 12, Lettered, Monitor Staff 12, Spanish Club 10 - 1 1 - 12. COBBIN, ROBERT COLE, STUART KIRKHAM Boys’ Monogram 10 - 11, Football 10-11 - 12, Monitor Staff 12. COLE, TERESA ANN Girls ' Basketball 10 - 11, Best Rebounder 1 1 , Beta Club 11 - 12, Girls ' Monogram 10 - 11, Secretary 11, Honor Roll 10 - 11 - 12, Monitor Staff 10 - 11 - 12, Pep Club 1 0 - 11, Prom Committee 1 1. COLEMAN, LAURA KIMBROUGH Beta Club 11 - 12, Beta Convention 12, Cheerleader 11 - 12, Lettered, Drama Club 10, French Club 11-12, President 12, Girls ' Monogram 10-11-12, Golden Link Staff 1 1, Gymnastic Team 10 - 11, Honor Roll 10, - 1 1 - 12, Junior Marshal 1 1, Monitor Staff 12, Pep Club 10-11, Prom Committee 1 1. COLE, ROSA Girls ' Basketball 10, Choral Club 11, FBLA 11, FHA 10 - 11, Girls ' Monogram 10, Cafeteria Assistant. COLLIER, BETSY LYNN Drama Club 10-11, Drill Team 10, FHA 11 - 12, Golden Link Staff 10, Library Club 10 - 11-12, Office Assistant 10-11, Spanish Club 10 - 11 - 12 . COMPTON, GERALD COOK, ETHEL IRENE Math Science Conference 10 - 11, Math Science Staff 11, Monitor Staff 11-12, Pep Club 10, SC A Representative 10, Senior Steering Committee 1 1 . COOK, WANDA DALE FBLA 10 - 11 - 12, Prom Committee 11, Guidance Assistant 11, Shorthand, Typing Awards 1 1. CROWDER, EDWIN ALEXANDER JR. Baseball 11, Boys ' Monogram 10-11 - 12, Football 10 - 11 - 12, Co-Captain 12, Pep Club 10, Prom Committee 11. CRUTE, BETTY LOU French Club 10, Golden Link Staff 11, Monitor Staff 11 - 12, Editor 12, Prom Committee 11, SCA Executive Committee 10 - 11 - 12 . DANIEL, JAMES DANIEL, LEONARD DANIEL, SHEILA DENISE FBLA 11, FHA 11-12. DAVIS, BERRY DAVIS, BETTYANN French Club 10-11-12. DAYTON, TIMOTHY Band 10 - 11 - 12, French Club 10, Monitor Staff 10 - 11 - 12, Stage Band 10-11-12, Golden Link 12. DELLINGER, BETTY DILLARD, FRANCES DOKES, WILLO Band 10 - 11, FBLA 1 1, Homecoming Court 1 1, Monitor Staff 10 - 11. DROZDOWICZ, CHRISTOPHER PAUL Basketball 10 - 11, Baseball 11, Boys ' Mono- gram 10-11-12, Football 10-11-12, Monitor Staff 10. DUCKWORTH, CYNTHIA ALLEN Drama Club 10 - 11, Mon itor Staff 10-11 - 12, Spanish Club 10- 11 - 12. DUCKWORTH, LeANN DUNCAN, REGINALD EDUMONDS, ERNEST DUKE Baseball 10 - 11 - 12, Most Valuable Player, Best Offensive Player 11, Boys ' Monogram 10 - 11 - 12, FFA 10-11, Football Manager 10. FALLS, DEBRA KAY Drama Club 10 - 1 1, FHA 10 - 1 1. FULLER, LANCE Choral Club 11, FFA 10, Masonry Club 10 - 11 - 12 . GAYLES, RICHARD Band 10 - 11, Masonry Club 10-11, Spanish Club 11. GETTMAN, CHARLOTTE MARIE FFA 12. GLASSCOCK, THERESA CAROL FHA 12. GOODE, CAROLYN ROSE Girls ' Basketball 10-11-12, Best Rebounder 1 0, Captain 1 1 , Best Defensive Player Captain 12, Beta Club 12, Drama Club 10 - 11, Girls ' Monogram 10 - 11 - 12, President 11, Honor Roll 10 - 11, Math Science Conference 11, Monitor Staff 10 - 11 - 12, Office Assistant 12, Pep Club 10 - 11, Prom Committee 11, SCA Representative 11 - 12. GOODE, GAIL RENELL Choral Club 10 - 1 1, FHA 10-11-12. GREENE, BRIAN Prom Committee 1 1 , Spanish Club 1 1 . GREENE, JOYCE HALL, JOYCE ANN FHA 10-11-12. HARDY, KATHRYN ELAINE Beta Club 11 - 12, Secretary 12, Drama Club 10, Gymnastic Team 10, Honor Roll 10, Junior Marshal 11, Math Science Conference 11 - 12, Math Science District 11, Math Science State 1 1, Pep Club 10, Prom Commit- tee 11. HARRIS, EDWARD BERNARD JR. Choral Club 10 - 12, FFA 12, Masonry Club 10. HARRIS, JO ANN Girls Basketball 10 - 11, Drama Club 11, Girls 10 - 11, Reporter 11, Monitor Staff 10 - 11 - 12, Prom Committee 1 1 . HARRIS, MITIZI DENISE Girls ' Basketball 10, Drama Club 11, FBLA 12, Girls ' Monogram 10-11, Reporter 10, Office Assistant 11, Prom Committee 11, Senior Steering Committee 1 1 . HARRIS, WILLIAM CARY JR. FFA 11-12. HATCHER, ERMA GALE Choral Club 12, Girls ' Ensemble 12, Drill Team 10. HAYES, DONALD MICHAEL FFA 12, Band 12. HAYES, RONALD C. Basketball 11, FFA 10 - 11. HAYES, KENDALL HAYES, THERESA LORETTA Spanish Club 1 0 - 1 1 , Secretary. HENDERSON, BERNARD HENSLEY, BRIAN Football 11. HICKS, CLARENCE FFA State Convention 12. HILLARD, ROSA FBLA 10 - 1 1 - 12, FHA 10, Library Club 10, Pep Club 10-11. HITE, CHERYL MASON FBLA 12, FHA 12, Prom Committee 1 1. HOWELL, JANICE HUGHES, ANN MARIE Girls Basketball 10 - 11 - 12, Girls ' Mono- gram 10 - 11 - 12, President 12, Office Assistant 1 2, Prom Committee 1 1 . JEFFERS, ANNIE ARNELL FHA 10-12. HUDSON, JOHN JACKSON, KENNETH JEFFERS, ANNIE ARNELL FHA 10 - 12. JOHNSON, BARBARA ANN Girls ' Basketball 10, Cheerleader 11, Choral Club 11, Drama Club 10 - 1 1 , FBLA 1 0. JOHNSON, GARY JOHNSON, MICHAEL JOHNSON, RETA LONNETTE Cheerleader 12, Drama Club 10-11, Girls Monogram 12, Secretary, Gymnastic Team 10, Honor Roll 10 - 11, Math Science District 1 0 - 11, Math Science State 1 1 , Pep Club 10 - 11. JOHNSON, RICKIE FFA 11, Masonry Club 11 - 12. JOLLEY, MARC ANTHONY Band 10 - 11 - 12, Baseball 11, Boys ' Monogram 11 - 12, Drama Club 10 - 11, Football 11, Golden Link Staff 10-11-12, Monitor Staff 10 - 11, Pep Club 11, Prom Committee, SCA Representative 10, Science Club 10-11-12, Spanish Club 10-11-12, Stage Band 10-11-12. JONES, EDDIE Baseball 1 0 - 12. JONES, ELTON Drama Club 10 - 11, FFA 10, Football 11, Masonry Club 10 - 11. JONES, JUANITA JORDAN, AROLAND R. JR. Football 1 1 . KEENE, BRENDA KEENE, VICKIE KENNEDY, MELINDA LEE FBLA 10, FHA 10-11-12. LENHART, JAY J.V. Basketball 10, Beta Club 11, Math Science Conference 10, Pep Club 10-11. LEWIS. DEBORAH LIGGON, GUS III Basketball 11 - 12, Basketball J.V. 10, Beta Club 11 - 12, Beta Convention 11, Boys Monogram 11 - 12, Drama Club 1 1, FFA 1 1 - 12, Honor Roll 10 - 11, Junior Marshal 11, Monitor Staff 12, Spanish Club 1 1 . LONG. DAVID LONG, EMMA BOYD Choral Club 10, FHA 10-11, Honor Roll 10 - 11. MALLORY, MARION Girls ' Ensemble 11, French Club 10 - 11, Honor RoH 10- 11, Monitor Staff 10 - 11 - 12, Prom Committee 1 1 , Spanish Club 12. MARGRITZ, RANDY MARROW, BARBARA FHA 12. MATHERLY, CYNTHIA ANN FBLA 10, FHA 12, Library Club 10-11-12, Monitor Staff 11 - 12, Prom Committee 11. MATTHIS, WAYNE MCWHITE, WILLIAM Prom Committee 1 1, Spanish Club 11 - 12. MOOREFIELD, NETTIE MORRISON, KEITH Band 10, Math Science Conference 10— Third Place Honor, Prom Committee 1 1, Stage Band 10. MORSE, BRENDA DEAN Cheerleader 11 - 12, Captain 12, French Club 10- 11 - 12, Girls Monogram 10 - 11 - 12, Homecoming Court 11 - 12, Queen 12, Monitor Staff 11, Prom Committee 11, Stu- dent Advisory 10 - 11. MOSELEY, DORIS DENISE Band 10 - 11 - 12, Cheerleader 10-11, Drama Club 1 1, French Club 10, Girls ' Monogram 1 1 - 12, Golden Link Staff 12, Editor, Math Science Conference 10, Monitor Staff 12, Pep Club 1 0 - 1 1 . Prom Club 1 1 . MOSELY, EASTER Statistics 135 FHA 12. MOSELY, GEORGIA MAE Choral Club 11 - 12, FHA 10-11-12, Spanish Club 10. NEWCOMB, LINDA GOODE Biology Club 10, FBLA 11. NEWCOMB, SHARON COLGATE Band 10-11-12, Beta Club 11 - 12, Beta State Convention 11 - 12, Golden Link Staff 12, Business Manager, Honor Roll 10 - 11, Stage Band 10-11 - 12. NEWTON, DANNIE OLIVER, CURTIS FFA 10 - 1 1, Industrial Arts Club 1 0. OLIVER, EVERETT OLIVER, JOYCE OSBORNE, WALLACE EARL FFA 10-11. OWEN, RONNIE Baseball 9-10-11 - 12, Lettered 3 Years, Boys ' Monogram 10-11 - 12, Biology Club 10, Football 10 - 11 - 12, Lettered 3 Years, Industrial Arts Club 10 - 11 - 12, Prom Committee 11, Stage Band 11 - 12, Hall Monitor 1 2. OWEN, DEBBIE Girls ' Basketball 10 - 11 - 12, Lettered, Beta Club 11 - 1 2, Beta Club State Convention 1 2, French Club 11, Secretary, Girls ' Monogram 10-11 - 12, Treasurer 12, Golden Link Staff 12, Honor Roll 10 - 1 1 - 12, Library Assistant 12. PETTUS, ESTELLE VIOLA Choral Club 10 - 11 - 12, Girls ' Ensemble 1 1, Drama Club 10-11, DrillTeam 10, FHA 10 - 12, Gymnastic Team 10, Monitor Staff 12, Pep Club 10. PHILLIPS, JERRY POORE, SUE ANN Biology Club 10 - 11, Treasurer and Secreta- ry, Cheerleader 11-12, Co-Captain, Lettered, Drama Club 10 - 11, Girls Monogram 10-11 - 12, Golden Link 1 1, Gymnastic Team 10-11 - 12, Monitor Staff 11 - 12, Prom Committee 1 1, Library Assistant 12. POTEAT, JANET LEIGH FHA 10-11-12. POWELL, JEAN MOLLY Choral Club 1 2, F HA 1 0 - 1 1 - 1 2. POWELL, BARRY FFA 10-11. PRICE, SANDRA GAY Beta Club 11 - 12, Beta Convention 12, Cheerleader 11 - 12, Lettered, Drama 10, French Club 11, Girls ' Monogram 10-11 - 12, Reporter 12, Gymnastic Team 10 - 11, Honor Roll 10 - 11 - 12, Junior Marshal 11, Modern Dance 10 - 11, Pep Club 11, Prom Committee 1 1 , Library Assistant 12. PROPST, MARY Drama Club 10 - 11, Golden Link Staff 1 0 - 1 1, Homecoming Court 10-11 - 12, Pep Club 10 - 11, Prom Committee 11, SCA Represen- tative 1 0 - 11. PRUETT, JANET CAROL Biology Club 10, Drama Club 10, FBLA 12, French Club 10. RAINEY, JAMES T. Boys ' Monogram 10, Football 11, Football Manager 10, Honor Roll 10 - 11, Prom Committee 1 1 . RAINEY, PHYLLIS YVONNE Biology Club 11 - 12, Guidance Assistant 12, Math Science Conference 1 1. REVIS, KARL REAMEY, TAMMY RIGGAN, MICHAEL FFA 10 - 11 - 12, Reporter 1 1, President 12, Delegate 10-11-12, Prom Committee 1 1 . RIGGAN, ROBERT FFA 10-11-12. RIGGINS, THERESA Beta Club 11 - 12, Junior Marshal 1 1 , Spanish Club 11 - 1 2, French Club 11-12, Girls ' State 11. ROBERTS, MARY ALICE Beta Club 11-12, Guidance Assistant 11 - 12, Honor Roll 10 - 11 - 12, Junior Marshal 11, Monitor Staff 1 2, Girls ' State 1 1. ROBINETTE, DONNIE GENE FFA 10, French Club 10-12, Honor Roll 10, Pep Club 1 0. Prom Committee 1 1 . ROCKWELL, CHARLES HOUPE JR. Band 10 - 1 1 - 12, FFA 10 - 1 1, Treasurer 11, Stage Band 1 1 . ROGERS, L. THOMAS Band 10 - 1 1 - 12, Bus Driver 11 - 12, FHA 1 1 - 12, Degree Team, Football Team 10, Moni- tor Staff 11, Profector Club 10, Prom Com- mittee 11, SCA Representative 11, Senior Steering Committee 1 0 - 11, Spanish Club 1 0 -11, Stage Band 1 0 - 11 - 12. ROYSTER, JOANN Girls ' Basketball Scorekeeper 10 - 11 - 12, Drama Club 10 - 11, FHA 11, Reporter, French Club 10, Girls ' Monogram 10 - 11 - 12, Monitor Staff 11, Pep Club 10, Prom Committee 11, Spanish Club 11, Beta Club 12. RUSSELL, MARY ANNETTE FHA 10 - 11 - 12, SCA Representative 10 - 11. SALLEY, RACHEL Girls ' Basketball Scorekeeper 1 2, Choral Club 12, FHA 10 - 1 1 - 12, Prom Committee 1 1. SIMMONS, AUDREY GAIL Choral Club 10-11-12, Drama Club 10-11, FHA 10 - 11, Office Assistant 11, Prom Committee 11, SCA Executive Committee 10. SIZEMORE, GREG FFA 10-11. SKIPWITH, CRAIG SMALL, LONNIE MCDONALD Industrial Arts Club 12. SMITH, EMMA FHA 12, Spanish 10. SMITH, MITCHELL WADE FFA 10-11 - 12. SMITH, PAM FBLA 11, FHA 12. SMITH, RUBY Choral Club, FHA 10-11 - 12, Honor Roll 11. SMITH, SANDY Basketball 12, J.V. Basketball 11, FFA 10 - 11 - 12, Pep Club 10, Prom Committee 11, Spanish Club 1 0. SMITH, WALTER Basketball 11 - 12, Co-Captain, J.V. Basket- ball 10, Boys ' Monogram 11 - 12, FFA 11 - 12. STEMBRIDGE. CHERYL HAND Drama Club 10, FBLA 12, French Club 10, Student Advisory Committee 10, Beta Club 12. STEMBRIDGE, KATHY DIANE FBLA 10 - 11, Prom Committee 1 1 . STEPHENS, CARLOTTA GAYLE FBLA 12. STEVENS, SHELBY FHA 12. STEWART, WILLIE LOYD FFA 10-11. STUMPS, JEANNE MARIE Drama Club 11, Golden Link 11, Gymnastics Team 1 1 , Prom Committee 1 1 . SUTPHIN, HARRISON ADAMS Beta Club 11, 12, Treasurer 11, Drama Club 11, Football Manager 10, Golden Link Staff 1 1, Homecoming Escort 10-11 - 12, Monitor Staff 10 - 11 - 12, Projector Club 11, SCA Representative 10. TALLEY, WALTER FFA 12. TAYLOR, AVON Band 1 2. TERRY, BETTY Girls ' Basketball 10-11-12, Biology Club 10 11 - 12, Drama Club 10 - 11, Girls ' Monogram 10 - 11 - 12, Honor Roll 10, Math Science Conference 10,’ Modern Dance 10, Monitor Staff 10, Pep Club 10, Prom Com- mittee 11, SCA Representative 10 - 11, Spanish Club 10-11-12. TERRY, MICHAEL LEE FFA 10-11-12. THAMES, ROBERT FFA 10, Industrial Arts Club 12. THARPE, WANDA Drama Club 10 - 11, Modern Dance 10, Prom Committee 10-11. THOMAS, YOLANDA Beta Club 11 - 12, Biology Club 11 - 12, Secretary 12, Drama Club 11-12, Honor Roll 10, Math Science Conference 11, Math Sci- ence District 10, Monitor Staff 11 - 12, Prom Comm ittee 11, SCA Representative 10, Guid- ance Assistant 1 2. THORNTON, MARIE Drill Team 10, FHA 10-11 - 12, Prom Committee 1 0 - 11. TISDALE, BARBARA ANN Drama Club 10, Drill Team 10, FBLA 10, Spanish Club 1 1, Cafe Assistants 12. TOWNES, DORETHA Girls Basketball 10-11-12, FHA 11 - 12, Girls Monogram 10-11-12, Pep Club 10. TOWNES, MAE Choral Club 10-11-12. TOWNES, VINCENT TRENT, TAMMY French Club 1 1, Golden Link Staff 1 1 , Honor Roll 11, Monitor Staff 12, Prom Committee 1 1, SCA Representative 11 - 12. TUCKER, HAROLD Band 10 - 11, Football 10, Industrial Arts 12, Masonry Club 10-11 - 12, Projector Club 10, Stage Band 10. TUCKER, KENNETH MARTIN J.V. Basketball 10, Football 10-11 - 12, Masonry Club 10-11-12. TUCKER, RICKY TUCKER, MARIE Drama Club 10, FHA 12, Pep Club 10, Prom Committee 1 1 , Spanish Club 1 1 . TUCKER, ELIZABETH Choral Club 11 - 12, FHA 10-11 - 12. TURNBULL, SUSAN SHORT Cheerleader 10 - 11, Drama Club 10-11, Girls ' Monogram 10-11, Golden Link Staff 10 - 11, Pep Club 10 - 11, Prom Committee 1 1. VAUGHAN, CATHY Beta Club 11 - 12, Beta State Convention 11, Cheerleader 12, Lettered, Drama Club 10 - 1 1, French Club 1 1, Girls Monogram 10 - 12, Golden Link Staff 10-11 - 12, Gymnastics Team 10, Honor Roll 10, Junior Marshal 11, Math Science Conference 10, Pep Club 10 - 11, Prom Committee 11, Girls ' State 11, Perfect Attendance 1 1 . WALDRUP, SHERRY WALKER, MATTIE Choral Club 10-11-12, FHA 10-11-12. WALKER, MILDRED Choral Club 11-12, FHA 10-11-12. WALLACE, TIMOTHY FFA 10-11. WARD, TIM WEST, ROBERT Basketball 10 - 11, Boys Monogram 11, Bus Driver 11, Biology Club 10, Drama Club 11, Football 10, French Club 10, Homecoming Escort 10, Pep Club 1 0 - 11, Prom Committee 11, SCA Representative 10. WESTON, KEITH Band 10-11-12. WILKERSON, HELEN FHA 11 - 12, Prom Committee 10 - 11. WILLIAMS, DELORES FBLA 12, Library Club 12. WILSON, JANET WILSON, SANDRA Beta Club 11 - 12, French Club 11, Honor Roll 10 - 11, Junior Marshal 11, Prom Committee 1 1 . WINN, SHIRLEY WOOD, JANICE Girls ' Basketball 1 0, Choral Club 1 0 - 11 - 1 2, Girls ' Ensemble 1 1, FHA 10, Girls ' Monogram Club 10, Pep Club 10. WOOD, LINDA Choral Club 10, Girls ' E nsemble 11, FHA 10- 1 1, Prom Committee 1 1 . WRIGHT, ANN Beta Club 11 - 12, Vice President 11, Drama Club 11, Golden Link Staff 11, Homecoming Court 11 - 12, Pep Club 10-11, Hall Monitor 12 . WRIGHT, BRENDA Choral Club 10-11, FHA 10- 11 - 12, Honor Roll 11, Prom Committee 1 1 . WYATT, DEBORAH YANCEY, STANLEY FFA 10-11. 136 Statistics All men who have come to know liberty celebrate it. Each generation learns that it can be lost through neglect and complacency. Today we salute two hundred years of vigilant independence for these United States of America. oumo v TM I British Stamp Tax Seal 1765 “We cannot, I fear, falsify the pedigree of this fierce people, and persuade them that they are not sprung from a nation in whose veins the blood of freedom circulates. ” Edmund Burke 1766 If one were to isolate a single incident which precipitated colonial America ' s struggle for in- dependence, it would be the Stamp Act of 1765. If there was a point of no return, it occurred with the “Olive Branch” petition of 1775. This ten-year period marked a time in which a nation was fash- ioned, forged in the heat of frustration on the anvil of the North American continent. An overwhelming problem facing the British Crown in the 1760’s was the financial strain placed upon the English people — a strain furthered, in part, by the maintenance of British troops in the American colonies. The steady- expansion westward called for even more troops to protect and secure this new land. In 1765, by royal proclamation, King George III closed all land west of the Alleghenies to further immigration and expansion. Parliament, in order to force the colonies “to pay their fair share” for protection, passed the Stamp Act. Although this tax on documents and legal papers amounted only to £60,000 a year, there was instant outcry from the colonies against this internal tax. Many felt that it was one more burden in a list of repressive acts by the Crown. Fear also existed among English creditors that colonial merchants and planters could not meet their debts and pay this additional tax as well. The seeds of discontent were spreading through the colonies farther and faster than anyone ex- pected. New problems of enforcing the taxes, conducting trials, and meting out punishments all brought further alarm. In Boston, Phila- delphia, New York, Charleston, and even in Williamsburg, apprehension began to run high. In a fiery speech before the House of Burgesses May 29, 1765, months before the Stamp Act was to go into effect, Patrick Henry “shook the spire of the Capitol” with his verbal assault against the Crown. Many cautious men who heard it, including a young lawyer named Rebellious Stripes Flag Vhen in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political Olive Branch Petition 1775 fra TJfyj jdtXCguS ■ ' £ c r„„; 7. i . fa rasAtuk tj .y, OtecJjOmi n i ttli+ LS. ferr tffAruf, e , SrcA rtdfy , _ + t tMjf a£U4t . 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' £■ m rr ur t-ff i,td 4 u yi4«rt ft ayrt, Thomas Jefferson, suggested that “Patrick had come close to treason.” In small groups Virginians began to meet at the Raleigh Tavern and the Bruton Parrish Church to form a resolution. With the help of a colonel from Mount Vernon, George Washington, they framed the Virginia Resolutions. Before long all the colonies were adopting resolves, re- fusing “taxation without representation.” The spring of 1766 saw the repeal of the Stamp Act. But King George, fearing that other British territories would follow America’s lead and refuse to pay their taxes, decided to make an example of the American colonies “by putting them in their place.” “Every man in England seems to consider himself as a piece of a sovereign over America. ” Benjamin Franklin 1767 In place of an internal tax, external taxes were levied on such goods as lead, glass, paper, paint and tea. Several other acts, among them the Townshend Act, levying duties and permitting the search and seizure of property, soon became the law. Local government was giving way to control by “men paid by the Crown.” Grand Union Flag Is which have connected them with another , and to assume among the powers of the earth , the sep “ Caesar had his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell, and George the Third may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it!” Patrick Henry 1765 In 1769, George Washington, in an address to the House of Burgesses, called for a set of re- solves which stated “only Virginians could tax Virginians. Soon Virginia joined Massachusetts in an importation agreement. The colonies showed unity by boycotting English goods. Through the years of 1767-69, tensions seethed just below the surface. Most of the trouble occurred in the port cities and surrounding areas. The press became more unified and more outspoken for colonial rights. a By the spring of 1770, after the tally sheets of British merchants showed a strong decline in revenue, the Townshend Act died. All that re- mained was a small tax on tea. The American patriots still were not satisfied. Skirmishes be- tween the “Sons of Liberty and British troops garrisoned in Boston, New York, and Phila- delphia would occasionally break out, but not until March 5, 1770, was the real spark ignited. A British sentry was standing his post that night in front of the Commons House in Boston while local toughs taunted him. Several other guards came to assist him and soon the mob had grown to considerable size. A shot was fired and, before order was restored, several colonials were dead or wounded. What soon became known as the Boston Massacre” was a signal fire to militant radicals like Samuel Adams of Boston. Fanning the flames wherever and when- ever possible, the rebels kept alive the spirit of independence. England remained antagonistic to the cause of independence during 1771-72, steering a middle course with the colonies, trying for some reason- able solution. During this time, however, the Sons irate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Natures God entitle them , a decent 1 ' Bruton Parrish Church not all of the problems and questions of the colonies were being forwarded to Parliament; hence the many miscalculations created by the absence of proper information could not be (cat- egorically) placed at the door of Parliament. House of Burgesses of Liberty continued to exchange ideas through the efforts of the Committee of Correspondence. Formed by Samuel Adams, the Committee used post riders to deliver pamphlets and letters deal- ing with the latest British offenses, and the newest hopes for colonial freedom. One of the best of these riders was the Boston silversmith, Paul Revere. Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin, Deputy Post- master General, was in England trying patiently to work out the problems between the Crown and the colonies. It was here that he came into possession of some letters which indicated that ' t to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to tht “Military power will never awe a sensible American tamely to surrender his liberty. ” Samuel Adams 1768 In 1773, the British Parliament again blundered, but for the last time. To assist the financially troubled East India Company, England gave it an exclusive monopoly on tea imports to the colonies. This sanctioned monopoly, combined with the tea tax still in effect, fanned the flames of revolt. As ships arrived, the patriots held “tea parties.” In Boston, Sam Adams organized 1 50 men. disguised as Indians, to dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor in protest of the tax. Independence Hall — Philadelphia This act was repeated in other colonial ports and was, according to the British, “the most wanton and unprovoked insult offered to a civil power . . . recorded in history.” King George III knew what had to be done: “Suppress the revolt with troops, do not negotiate, make America obey.” The line had been drawn and the flames assumed the proportions of an inferno. In the fall of 1774, delegates from every colony journeyed to Philadelphia to form the First Continental Congress. The time had finally arrived to display some unity of purpose. Philadelphia, a booming city of 30,000, greeted her visitors with the jubilant sound of pealing church bells. After much arguing and heated debate on pro- eparation We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equat cedures and voting rights, Patrick Henry jumped to his feet, saying, “Let free men be represented by numbers alone . . . there are no distinctions HERE ... 1 am not a Virginian, I am an Ameri- can.” The Congress put forth a set of resolutions similar to Massachusetts’ “Suffolk Resolves,” stating colonial rights to life, liberty and property, the rights to free assembly and exclusive power to determine taxation and internal policy. Thirteen acts of Parliament were declared illegal. Eco- nomic boycotts were to be brought against England, until such time of their repeal. All future imports from England were to cease! During the winter months of 1774, tension ran high in Boston. More and more of King George’s troops arrived. As cold weather also arrived, it became impractical for the troops to quarter on the Commons. General Thomas Gage, the British Commander, tried to hire labor to build huts, but to no avail. Unemployment was high, the British wages good but few Bostonians responded with any spirit of cooperativeness. Keeping up the troops’ morale was difficult, so marches were made across the bay to “the interior. On one such march, American arms and powder were confiscated by the British at Cambridge and Charlestown; the reaction to these forays was the organization of the Com- mittee of Safety. John Hancock, a wealthy merchant and shipper, was selected to head the group. The Committee was given the power to call out the militia — of the entire colony if necessary — at any sign of t they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights , that among these are Life , L distress. Each unit of men had a few who were subject to instant call. They were designated “Minutemen.” The Committee set about pro- curing arms and provisions for up to 15,000 militiamen, choosing Concord as a suitable depot because of its distance from the British troops in Boston. The spring of 1775 brought British retaliation with new acts forbidding the colonies to trade anywhere except with England or the British West Indies. New England fishing boats were forbidden to fish the North Atlantic waters. General Gage now faced the difficult task of enforcing these new acts of Parliament while at the same time trying to pacify the Massachu- setts colony — an obviously impossible task. The concern of the Committee of Safety was soon Infantry Soldier From 1775 Training Manual For Continental Army berty and the pursuit of Happiness — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted “Perhaps I do not go too far when Isay that next to the introduction of Christianity among mankind, the American Revolution may prove the most important step in the progressive course of Human improvement. ” Richard Price 1770 aroused by the large troop movements being made outside Boston, and arrangements were made with patriots to warn the Committee if at any time more than 500 British troops left the city’s garrison. On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere, was awakened and warned of British activities. While being rowed across Charles Harbor, Revere looked for and found his signal two lanterns in the spire of Old North Church, the sign that the British were moving in force, by water. Revere’s main objective was to warn John Hancock and Sam Adams, who were staying in the Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington. After doing so he joined William Dawes and Samuel Prescott; soon they were ambushed by a British patrol and Revere was captured. He was later released without his horse. By that time, how- ever, others had warned every Middlesex village and farm.” General Gage ' s men were not in the best of moods; being aroused soon after going to bed, rowing across the Charles river, disembarking into knee deep water and standing for two hours in the cold night before marching off to Lex- ington-Concord had made them anxious, to say X Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed . — That whenever any form oi The Minutemen waiting in the grey dawn along the road into Concord had just received the news of Lexington Green when they saw the approach of the scarlet-coated British troops. The Ameri- cans withdrew to a hill to watch the British move into Concord. Major Pitcairn ordered the troops to secure the town and search for hidden arms. Three companies were sent to hold the North Bridge. From the hill the Americans saw smoke and presumed the town was being put to the torch. They marched on to North Bridge. This time there was no doubt who fired the first shot. In defense of the bridge, the British fired a charge of volleys: the first American to be killed at Concord was Issac Davis. The fire was most accurately returned, and soon the British were routed. As they began falling back, fresh patriots were arriving from distant places to replace others who “ran out of powder and went home.” Considering the number of shots fired, the casu- alties were relatively few; only 72 soldiers were killed of the more than 2,000 men who had been fired upon. Old North Church the least. All night long the sounds of bells ringing | in the distance and men running through the i woods kept them on edge. Arriving in the early • morning on Lexington Green under the com- | mand of Captain John Pitcairn, the British troops i faced two companies of Minutemen commanded j by Captain John Parker. The situation was not promising for the Ameri- cans, so Captain Parker ordered his troops to disband. Major Pitcairn, meanwhile, ordered his men to form a line but “on no account to fire or even attempt it without orders.” Who fired the first shot will never be known, but after the skirmish was over, 8 American patriots lay dead. The remaining militia scattered and the British marched on to Concord. government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish By mid-May these new troops formed the New England Army. In Boston General Gage waited patiently and passively for the hour of conflict. It came on May 10, 1775, with an assault on old Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain. Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys, assisted by Benedict Arnold and some Connecticut troops, quickly overran the small British garrison; al- though the fort itself was situated on a “useless piece of land,” within lay a vast array of artillery. June 17, 1775, the first major encounter between British and American forces occurred above Charlestown, across the river from Boston. The Americans intended to entrench on Bunker Hill, but, in the dark, they mistakenly dug into Breed ' s Hill, a position closer to the water and therefore to the British gunboats. Later it was called “The Battle of Bunker Hill,” even though little fighting took place there. The events of April 19, 1775, ushered a new order into America. The cautious, the moderate, the conservative elements joined with the extreme and the liberal to form a common bond. They promised to defend each other with “their lives and their fortunes.” The War had begun! Soon the colonies of North and South Carolina were raising money and troops to join the cause. The most immediate action, however, came from Massachusetts’ northern neighbors: from Con- necticut, Israel Putnam brought 3,000 men, in- cluding the Governor’s own foot guards led by Benedict Arnold; Rhode Island sent troops com- manded by handsome Nathaniel Green; New Hampshire sent the old Indian fighter Colonel John Stark with a force of “rugged men.” nd to institute new Government , laying its foundation on such principles , and organizing its powt “Yes, we must indeed all hang together or most assuredly we shall all hang separately. ” Benjamin Franklin 1776 Poor planning also sent them with no provisions for food or extended ammunition. Early in the morning General Gage ordered the gunboats to lay seige to the Hill. After an all morning shelling, the city of Charlestown was ablaze, and even seasoned troops would have been justified in giving ground. The green American troops re- mained, however, forcing the British troops to cross the Charles River and begin a frontal assault. Three times the Americans repelled the attack; finally, having spent their ammunition, they re- treated across the small neck of the Peninsula to the safety of the mainland. It h ad been a costly lesson for the British; of the 2,300 men in the assault, 1,054 were dead or wounded. Had the British chosen to cut off the retreat route, it would have been a costly blow to the American cause; however, governed as they were by the gentlemanly tradition of warfare they had known in countless wars with the French, the English chose instead to gallantly assault the en- trenched Americans from the front. As a result, the British marched with honor to defeat. If vic- tory was ever to be theirs, English generals would have to alter their tactics. On the same day in Philadelphia the Second Continental Congress also made history. John Adams presented before the delegates his “Grand Plan for a Continental Army, consisting of sol- diers from every colony. He went on to nominate Colonel George Washington as its commanding general. Discussion lasted two days before Thomas Jeffer- son, presiding that day as head of the Congress, was asked to inform George Washington, Esq. of “the unanimous vote ... to be Commanding Gen- eral and Commander-in-Chief of the forces to be raised in defense of American liberty.” Washington, concerned about his inexperience with such an “extensive and important trust,” accepted the responsibility with humility and some reservation. “As no pecuniary considera- tion could have tempted me to have accepted this arduous employment . . .,” he stated, “I do not wish to make a profit from it.” The Congress made one final effort in July, 1775, to settle the differences between the Crown and the colonies. The “Olive Branch” petition, as it was called, was signed by 25 of the same men who a year later would sign the Declaration of Inde- pendence. King George refused to see the bearer of this document, William Penn ' s grandson, Richard. as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudenc IB ieed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transien General Washington worked through the fall of ' 75, reviewing his military assets and liabilities. He visited the various commanders and built con- fidence in his “chain of command.” Recruiting was difficult because many had enlisted for only eight months and would have to be talked into re-enlisting. The only arms they had were their personal rifles. The present extent of Washing- ton ' s artillery was that captured from the British at Ticonderoga, 300 wilderness miles away from Boston where it was needed. During the December 31st attack on the citadel city of Quebec, a devastating defeat was suffered by the American armies in the north and many fine troops were wasted in the deadly cold and snow. General Richard Montgomery was killed and Colonel Benedict Arnold was wounded. It was a demoralized force that retreated back through the ice and snow down the St. Lawrence to old Fort Ticonderoga that January, and only through the courage displayed by Arnold were they able to persevere. Later that spring the Brit- ish sent a flotilla with additional men into Canada. In Boston, General Howe quietly replaced Gen- eral Gage as British Commander. While Boston lay blockaded to the East, and the Northern armies of Benedict Arnold licked their wounds and tried to regroup after defeat, the Con- tinental Congress debated what the next course of action should be for the colonies in their relation- ship with England. Conservatives were afraid that any further talk of Independence would “mean suicide” for the col- onies. They argued that it had been the English Parliament and not the King that had injured them. About this time, the Englishman Thomas Paine, newcomer to the colonies and friend of Ben Franklin, issued a pamphlet entitled “Common Sense.” Here for the first time the thoughts John Adams had voiced were articulated in every day language for everyone to read. An attack on the very institution of Royalty, “Common Sense” helped promote the idea of independence as a concept to be sought by all people. Early in the spring of 1776, King George ' s mes- sage to Parliament reached the colonies. The few remaining conservative elements in Congress who believed a reconciliation was possible were most disturbed. The colonies ' protest for rights was labeled a “desperate conspiracy to establish an independent empire.” England hired mercenaries from central Germany to fight in the colonies under the British flag. The only good news that spring was that Henry Knox, with a group of teamsters and oxen, had delivered 59 excellent field pieces of every des- cription and size to Boston after weeks of journey through treacherous snow from Fort Ticonderoga. After one surprise bombardment, the British eva- cuated their troops from Boston. The Americans joy was overshadowed by the realization that the British would return. — perhaps landing. Accepting resolutions from the delegates of the thirteen colonies, Congress appointed a com- mittee to draft a response to the Crown, against such time as a vote for independence should take place. Forming the committee were John Adams, cousin of the militant Sam Adams; Benjamin Franklin, the learned doctor, printer, statesman and writer; and accordingly all experience hath shown , that mankind are more disposed to suffer , u Thomas Jefferson, the thirty-three year old law- yer from Virginia who brought with him a repu- tation for literature, science, and a happy talent for composition; Roger Sherman from Connecti- cut; and Robert R. Livingston of New York. The actual task of drafting the paper fell to Jefferson, who protested that he already had pressing busi- ness in Williamsburg that of drafting a work- able constitution for Virginia. The protestations were waved aside, and he was left alone to choose the words that would create a new republic. Oc- casionally during those “days before July,” Franklin or another colleague would visit to offer a minor change. On or about the 28th of June, Jefferson copied his “rough draft, on which all later major changes were noted. The copy was presented to Congress the “First day of July,” 1776. “Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered: yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph. ’’ Thomas Paine 1776 On this anniversary day, two hundred years ago, July 4, 1776, a bellman was waiting in the steeple of the red brick State House for a signal from a boy stationed at the door below. On the bell was an inscription from Leviticus: “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the in- habitants thereof. Early in the evening, the boy clapped his hands and shouted. Ring! Ring!” The Declaration was read and opened for debate. John Dickenson of Pennsylvania strongly ob- jected to the document: “I had rather forfeit popularity forever, than vote away the blood and happiness of my countryman ... it is like destroy- ing our house in winter . . . before we have another shelter.” Thus argued the man who would later defend America as a private in the Continental Army. John Adams spoke later in the day, as lightning crashed and driving rain pounded the Philadelphia State House. Nature herself, it seemed, suffered the selfsame pangs as those locked in heated debate within. The following day, as more delegates arrived, the vote for independence was taken and approved. Now it remained to vote for the Declaration itself, which would explain to the world why the fight for independence was necessary. vvils are sufferable , than to right themselves by ng the forms to which they are accustom It was a jubilant sound signaling the colonies’ proclamation of freedom, yet doleful in its warn- ing of the dangers which lay ahead. A new nation would now have to earn its declared freedom. To do so its citizens pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. 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