Buffalo Gap High School - Golden Bison Yearbook (Swoope, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1970 volume:

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COMP, GC ANDY HODGE BILLY HORN JOYCE HEMP JERRY HENDRICKS DIANNE HORN RICHARD HOMES NOVA HOWDYSHELL SUSIE HARRIS TER 16 IT’S ALL A PART OF BEING A SENIOR i ' WANDA HUMPHRIES BRENDA HUNLEY GARY HUNLEY JOE HUNTER KAREN KELLER DENTON JORDAN RUTH KELLEY DAVID KELLISON BEV KESNER HOMECOMING 1969 GALEN KISER LARRY KNIGHT CINDY KOOSHIAN NANNETTE LEECH THOMAS LEECH WILLIAM LEECH RITA MARCUM GARRY MATHENY SANDIE McCRAY 18 THE BLUEBERRY JAM DICKIE McLAIN DEBBIE MICHAEL ROBERT MICHAEL MARGARET MILLER RUTH MILLER NORA MILSTEAD A HIGH SCHOOL CAREE] MARK MONGOLD HERBERT MORRIS MIKE MORRIS 20 4EARS COMPLETION GARY PUFFENBARGER KENNETH RALLS STEVE RAWLEY JOHN REVERCOMB BECKY ROOT PAUL SANDY DAVID SCHWARTZ CHARLES SHEFFER 21 SENIOR RINGS SYMBOLIZE LARRY G. SHEFFER LARRY K. SHEFFER RITA SHEFFER LYNN SHIFLET FRANK SHUEY KATHY SHULL RONNIE SHULL LINDA SIMMONS DARLENE SIPE 22 ACHIEVEMENT FOR CLASS OF 1970 ERNEST SMITH GARY SMITH RESSIE SPROUSE 23 A LONELY HALL JOHN TALIAFERRO ARON THOMPSON CINDY THOMPSON LILLY THOMPSON CAROLYN THORNTON I.L. TICHENOR 24 BRINGS BACK MEMORIES JAMES WEAVER SHARON WEEKLY DONALD VESS DARLENE WELCHER JIMMY TRIMBLE SANDY WELLER WILLIE WHISMAN IMPORTANT DECISIONS MUS r LINDA WICHAEL LINDA WILLIAMS CLAUDIE WILSON RICHARD WIMER H.C. WISE DOTTIE WITHERS GENEVA WOODS I ' RED WOOD 26 E MADE BY SENIORS JEANETTE WOODS CLAUDE WRIGHT LENNIS YANKEY BOBBY YOUELL JANE YOUNG WENDELL ZIMBRO STEVE HEINTZLEMAN LEVI KNOTT Ray Collins President Sue Strickler Reporter Brenda Hunley Treasurer it Mi r- MI Nora Morris Vice President Karen Keller Secretary 28 JUNIORS Betty Adams Richard Ailer Faye Arehart Brenda Argenbright Karen Ashby George Bailey Edna Bashaw Debbie Bender Joan Bennett Bonnie Benson Rodney Benson Russell Bishop Alvin Bosserman Ray Bosserman Judith Botkin Delores Bowden Scott Braley James Brannon Glenn Britt Steve Bryant Clarence Byram Nancy Cain Bruce Cale Barbara Campbell Toby Campbell Roscoe Carpenter Eddie Carper Linda Carter Charles Cash Sharon Cassidy Angela Clark Gail Cline Mildred Cobb Karen Coffman Charlotte Colvin Gary Colvin Sammy Colvin Carolyn Combs Nancy Cook Charles Cox Ervin Coyner Everta Coyner Silas Coyner Ella Cross John Curry Denise Daugherty Martha Dickens Betty Dickson John Duncan Brenda Eckard Debbie Eckard Eric Eddins Robert Elkins Gary Farrar Linda Fauber Diana Faught Vivian Fink Rita Fitzgerald Vicki Fitzgerald Calvin Floyd 31 Steve Forsythe Tony Fox Linda Frank Raymond Fridley Ricky Fridley Linda Gordon Cynthia Graham Larry Graham Howard Harmon Linda Harper Donna Harris Jimmy Harris Alvin Hart Wilda Helmick Gaylon Hevener Sharon Homes Nancy Hostetter John Houser Beverly Huffer Charles Huffer Dennis Huffer Timmy Hunley John Jones Steve Jordon Kathy Kinsey Gary Knight Steve Knight Larry Knott Douglas Lam Jane Layman 32 Jimmy Liptrap Jimmie Lough Rita Lovegrove Louise Lloyd Phyllis Masincup Robert Masincup Jane Massey Jeanette McLain Jerry McLain Teresa Meeks Beverly Michael Doris Michael Patricia Michael Shelby Morris Monty Murphy Glenna Meyers Ann Napier Robert Nicely Minnie Nickols Ethel Nuckoles Vicky Nuffer Harold Nycum Linda Perry Roger Pitsenbarger Libby Powell Ronnie Puffenbarger John Rawley Karen Rawley Sharon Reeves Rodney Rexrode Paula Rodeffer Brenda Rucker Harvey Sandy Gary Sheffer Debbie Shifflett Deloris Shiflett Cindy Shull Cheryl Simmons Donna Sipe Ruth Sipe Barry Siple Charles Smith Tommy Snyder Betty Sprouse Brenda Sprouse Hugh Sprouse Jerry Sprouse Michael Sprouse Mark Staley Robert Staubus Gary Stoutameyer Jean Stover Ann Strickler Wallace Sullivan Debbie Sunderlin Bonnie Taliaferro Francis Terry Sue Terry Tommy Thacker Debbie Thornton Wayne Wolfe Sandy Wood Nancy Youell Jo Ellen Toombs Linda VanFossen Phillip VanLear Lucy Vaught Robert Vincent Argie Wagner William Wallace John Wandless Diane Weaver William Weekly Phillip Welcher Phyllis Welcher Scott Weller Walter Whetzel Sherry Widner Roger Wilfong Jeanette Wilson Ronnie Wimer Eddie Wiseman Mike Wiseman 35 George Bailey Treasurer Robert Nicely Vice President Sharon Reeves Secretary Scott Weller President Dr. Mrs. Charles P. 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Staunton Plaza Staunton, Virginia Gum’s Service Station Groceries—Shell Gas and Oil Churchville, Virginia 44 ' ■ 1 1 % 1 E s ! ft V r l ■■ ■Mrfr ffiigjRfe ■ Colleen Acord Bessie Adams Deborah Ailer Joyce Allen Norma Anderson Jane Andrews Steven Armstrong Sharon Auville Katie Baber Ruth Bailey Marilyn Benson Mary Blackwell Darryl Bosserman Brenda Botkin Carolyn Bowden Fred Bowers Linda Brown Robert Brown Angela Bryant Sammy Burns sa mp Stephanie Burns Donna Bussard Shelvia Bussard Doria Cale Deloris Campbell 46 Lois Campbell Jane Campfield James Carlton Rhonda Casady Gary Cash Vieki Cash Annie Cauley Ronald Chandler Margaret Clark Cynthia Clem Donna Clendennen Bonnie Clifton Garland Clifton Kenneth Clifton Sharon Clifton Douglas Cobb Sharon Cole Steve Collins Susan Colvin Jerry Cook Teresa Cowles Mark Cox Elaine Coyner Robert Cramer Jeff Crosby 47 Joseph Cross William Crummett Rebecca Daugherty Ernest Derrow Ann Dickerman Kathy Dickson Cindy Dowdy Cynthia Downey Elizabeth Drumheller Elaine Dula Diane Eavers Patty Eavey Susan Engle Wilson Fauber Garland Fink Martha Fink Diane Fitzgerald Richard Fox Stevie Fridley Ellen Gay Deborah Gayhart William Gilmer Jeffery Graham Shirley Graham Mona Greene 48 Bruce Gregory Ralph Gregory Barbara Griffin Nat Griffin Bonnie Grove Connie Grove Barry Gum Margie Gum Don Gum Debbie Harlow Sandra Harlow Theresa Harper Brenda Harris Wanda Harris Frank Hawkins Richard Hinkle Barbara Hodge Donnie Hodge Connie Horn Ann Hostetter Dennis Hunley Yvonne Hunter Joni Keller Roy Loiner Charles Lawson 49 Karen Leach John Leech James Losh Richard Losh Terry Lyle Phillip Maddox Richard Matheny Sue Marcum James Marshall Joyce Martin Dean Martin Connie May James McAvoy Dorothy McLain Gary Michael Monica Michael Bonnie Miles Mary Miller Dennis Miller Pamela Mizer Debbie Moore Carol Morris Douglas Morris John Morton Doris Moyer Mildred Moyers Mike Nessar Glenna Nycum Linda Penn Terrie Pyles Virginia Ralston William Ramey Wilson Ramsey Robert Rawley Ernie Reeves Jerry Reeves Robbie Riley Bonnie Robertson Eddie Robinson Carolyn Rosser Earl Rowe Nancy Rowe Velda Sampson Crystal Sheffer Thomas Sheffer Denise ShitJet Shirley Shiflet Janet Shi fie tt Randy Shiflett Steve Shuey 51 Donald Simmons Katie Simmons Martha Simmons Charlotte Slack Donald Smith Larry Smith Leroy Smith Alan Stacy Jennie Staubus Dottie Striekler Susan Sutton June Sweet Regina Tabor Ruth Taylor Mary Thorton Sallie Trimble Peggy Turner Judy Vess Brommie Warner Homer Warren Joyce Washburn Judy Washburn Diana Waybright Barbara Welcher Debra Welcher 52 Judith Welcher Keith Wenger Pat Wilcher Harlan Williams Ashby Williams Doris Wilson Gary Wimer Linda Wimer John Withers Calvin Wolfe Glen Wood Kathy Woods 53 Ernie Reeves Vice President John Withers President Nat Griffin Reporter Linda Penn Secretary Jeff Crosby Treasurer 54 Mi . Mike Almarode Kathryn Anderson Gary Argenbright Dean Armstrong Freddy Armstrong Forrest Ashby Patricia Back Brenda Banks Carol Bartley Frankie Blackwell Brenda Bosserman Ann Botkin Bruce Botkin Pamela Botkin Roger Botkin Roger Bottent ' ield Debra Cale Drenna Cale Barbara Campbell Diane Campbell Shirley Campbell Dennis Carwell Rita Cash Brenda Clem Marilyn Clifton I -«h am ' HE® 1 Jfe ii Michael Clifton Susan Coiner Bradley Cole William Coluim Douglas Conner Darlene Cook Brenda Corbin Jimmie Cox Johnnie Cox Donna Craig Brenda Cupp Dreama Curry Peggy Derrow Susan Downey Cindy Eckard Douglas Eckard Deltha Ellinger Joan Fink William Fridley Anita Fry Darrell Gilmer Patricia Gordon Debbie Graham Michael Green Mary Gregory 57 Bonnie Griffin Harry Griffin Harold Griffin Bruce Hilderbrand Fred Hise Timmy Hoover Larry Hostetter Benny Hovvdyshell Boyd Howdyshell Dale Howdyshell Bruce Huffer Jerry Huffer Sandra Huffer Richard Hummel Doana Humphreys Gail Hunley Nellie Jackson Kent Keller Loretta Kellison Linda Kincaid Mary Kipp Danny Knight Elsie Knight Tony Knott Billie Sue Liggett 58 Larry Loyd Brenda Marshall Darrel Marshall Jackie Marshall Katherine Marshall Robert Martin Wayne Mawyer Jeffery May Carrol McAndrew Harold McLain Ralph Melton Carol Michael Roger Michael Billy Milstead Thomas Milstead Donna Morris Dana Sue Nolley Edward Nuckols James Painter Tommy Payne Eddy Pitsenbarger William Posey Butch Powell Tommy Powers Gail Propst S ' • Dennis Rawley Richard Rodeffer Linda Rosser Debbie Roudabush Judy Sampson Gregory Senger John Shaffer Anthony Sheffer Bonnie Shifflett Sandra Showker Helen Simmons Joyce Simmons Vicky Simmons Anita Siple Albert Smith Resse Smith Richard Smith Deborah Sprouse Freda Sprouse Jim Sprouse Larry Sprouse Linda Sprouse Thomas Sprouse Wilford Sprouse William Sprouse ■ A Sr 1 t .‘f . . k 1 Catherine Woods Diane Woods Robert Wooten Leonard Yankey Jasper Stokes Lillie Strickler Jerome Strother Loretta Stoutomeyer Cynthia Sutton Tommy Sue Temple Anthony Terry Judy Terry Dicky Thacker Patrici a Todd Bobby Turner David Wade Don Williams Donna Wolfe Joy Wood 61 Jerry Huffer President Robert Martin Vice President Mary Kipp Secretary Forrest Ashby Treasurer The Wharf Antique Shop Johnson Street Parking Lot 886-9586 Staunton, Va. Woodwards Cleaners 10 South Market Street Staunton, Va. 886-1525 62 HOMECOMING IS . . . EXCITEMENT, The enthusiasm was contagious as Bison fans prepared for Homecoming 1969. Activity began early October 24, when signs demanding victory appeared, tons of confetti were cut, and tickets for the game were sold. In the afternoon, a pep rally—consisting of cheering, a snake dance, and music by the band-was held. At the game that night, a large crowd, which included many alumni, enjoyed the half-time entertainment provided by the combined Bison and Reserve Bands and the majorettes. The Homecoming Court came onto the field as the band played “Try to Remember,” and senior Suzanne Sydnor was crowned queen by Mr. Morris, principal. The Skip Shifflett Award was presented to an outstanding sophomore player, Hunter Crosby. The fans cheered the mighty Bison on to a 22-16 win over Riverheads, and the following night Bison enthusiasts celebrated with a victory dance. 64 VICTORY, FESTIVITIES 66 SKIP SHIFFLETT AWARD. The Skip Shifflett Award is presented annually at the homecoming game to an outstanding sophomore varsity football player. This award is a memorial to Carl Vernon (Skip) Shifflett II, who died April 7,1968. Skip, a member of the Class of 1970, was quarterback on the Bison Varsity team. This year the award was presented to Hunter Crosby, quarterback for the Bison, by Mr. Carl V. Shifflett. 67 JUNIOR - FACULTY GAME Playing to a capacity crowd, the Jolly Juniors bravely faced the Fighting Faculty in a duel on the basketball court. The faculty’s entertaining cheerleaders, Mrs. Lucille Salatin, Mrs. Christine Ontiveros, Mrs. Becky Williams, Mrs. Lois Home, and Mrs. Rachel Tiller, pro¬ vided plenty of noise and action to boost their scrawny team. Leading the cheers for the challenging juniors were Debbie Shifflett, Carolyn Combs, Jeanette Wilson, and Karen Ashby. Using a surprise attack in the final minute of the game, the juniors swamped the floor with their defensive team. Biased referees, in¬ accurate timekeepers, and an overly informa¬ tive announcer contributed to the hilarity and resulted in a complete state of confusion as to the final score. John G. Gum, D.D.S. Churchville, Va. Churchville Hardware Churchville, Va. 68 TONY FONTAINE CONCERT Students flocked around singing celebrity Tony Fontaine after he had awed his audience at the Gap with his charm and musical ability. The kids didn’t seem to mind cutting part of sixth period for the chance to get an autograph from the star who had made such a dramatic fight to overcome the injuries which threatened his life in earlier years. Tony Fontaine’s talent and his determination served as an inspiration for those students who heard the performer’s presentation during assembly. ALDERSON - BROADDUS BRASS CHOIR The twelve member Brass Ensemble from West Virginia’s Alderson-Broaddus College brought variety to the year’s school assembly series with a program of classical selections. The group came to Swoope in November as guests of the Bison Band who had invited the ensemble to participate in the Bison Band’s Fall Concert. 69 SCHOOL SPIRIT SOARS John Fairburn and Sharon Reeves, representing the Buffalo Gap student body, accept the WAFC School Spirit Award from Bill Harouff. H.C. Wise led the “Shock Waves,” an informal Gap “fan club.” 70 Hunley Opticians 28 N. Central Ave. Staunton, Va. TO A NEW HIGH Belmont Traprock Co., Inc. Staunton, Virginia 886-2633 71 GAP TEAM Sportsmanship and Runner-up Trophies are recieved by the Gap. Bison Team is awarded Regular Season Championship Trophy. Goodson Music Center Everything for the Musician Staunton, Va. 886-5282 RECEIVES AWARDS X - -T -Nv. ij mj jBf$ Three mighty Buffalo received the highest individual honor possible in District 5 when they were voted to the conference’s all-tournament team following the tourney action at the VMI Fieldhouse. Named to the all-league second squad was powerful sophomore Ronnie Young, playing his first season of varsity basketball for the Gap team. Young, seated second from the left, was awarded the honor on the strength of his consistent play under the boards on offense and defense. The burly Gap rebounder and scorer proved nearly unstoppable when determined to complete his basketball assignments on the court. Senior Robert “Horse” Michael placed second in the voting for all-tournament first team members. Michael’s 24 tournament points and effective inside defensive maneuvers won him the tourney recognition. Michael, standing third from the left, typified the spirit and stamina of the entire Bison team in the 69-70 season by his dedication and devotion to playing good basketball. Working under Coach Lilly for the first time, Robert assumed a key role in the building of Buffalo Gap’s basketball dynasty. Also named to the select first team was junior Tony Fox, a continual starter in the line-up of the regular season champs. Fox’s outstanding performances against Rockbridge and Natural Bridge in the tourney won him the respect of the opposition, the fans, and the tournament team voters. The individual honors won by the Gap players brought additional recognition to the glories of the 1969-1970 Buffalo Gap Bison. W. Rily Shiflet Horse Barns and Cattle Sheds Churchville, Va. 886-4925 GAP GOES 74 Leggett of Staunton TO TOURNAMENT Planters Bank and Trust Co. Since 1911 75 1969 SNOW QUEEN SUZANNE SYDNOR 76 THLETIC mk mi fc:S; in-IrV.iftl 10 Hunter Crosby QB SO. 145 14 Mike Wiseman HB JR. 140 15 Bill Horn QB, E SR. 145 20 John Curry HB JR. 150 21 Ben Snyder HB SO. 125 23 Rick Huffer QB, E SR. 140 24 Steve Rawley FB SR. 165 33 Tim Gum FB SR. 165 41 Mike Sprouse HB JR. 125 42 Ricky Fridley HB JR. 140 44 Ray Collins E SR. 150 45 W.B. Whisman G SR. 140 53 George Bailey T JR. 160 54 Danny Brown T SR. 200 56 H.C. Wise C SR. 170 57 Monty Murphy C JR. 205 60 Hebert Morris T SR. 170 65 Rick Shiflet G SO. 145 66 Robert Nicely G JR. 140 68 Tony Fox G. JR. 160 71 John Smiley T SO. 160 75 Ronnie Young T SO. 185 80 Steve Jordan E JR. 145 81 Dennis Lyle E, T SO. 170 83 Wayne Wolfe T JR. 145 84 Ron Wimer E JR. 150 88 Allan Huntley E SO. 140 32 Robert Elkins E JR. 155 78 79 SENIOR PLAYERS First Row: W.B. Whisman, Bill Horn, Rick Huffer; Second Row: H.C. Wise, Ray Collins, Danny Brown, Steve Rawley, Timmy Gum Senior athletes used their knowledge and experience to form the nucleus of the 69-70 Buffalo Gap Bison football squad. The eight senior Bison played a vital role in supporting the Gap team despite a continued streak of gridiron seasons without prestige. Members of the All District team: Tony Fox, Steve Jordan, Bill Horn, Hunter Crosby 80 J.V. FOOTBALL First Row: Eddie Pitsenbarger, Bill Gilmer, Kent Keller, Tommy Powers, Jeff Crosby, Darryl Bosserman, Keith Wenger, Donald Simmons, Barry Gum, William Posey; Second Row: Sammy Bums, Richard Fox, Dale Young, Steve Armstrong, Wilson Ramsey, Jeff Graham, Frank Hawkins, Dennis Hunley; Third Row: Steve Collins, Gary Wimer, Lawrence Griffin, Gary Cash, Robert Wooten, Jeffrey May, Billy Fridley, Robert Martin. Coaches: Mr. Jerry Thompson, Mr. Jerry Johnson, Mr. Ernie Managers: Richard Hinkle, Freddie Armstrong. Landes, Mr. Bill Howe. 81 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Varsity Cheerleaders: Sharon Reeves, Lucy Vaught, Diane Horn, Cindy Shull, Linda Williams, Cindy Harris, Kathy Kinsey, Bonnie Taliaferro. AROUSE ENTHUSIASM 83 JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Mona Green, Donna Morris, Sue Thacker, Diane Waybright, Terry Lyle, Patty Eavey. The Varsity Cheerleaders began the new school term with a new advisor, Mr. Thomas Park, and a different philosophy. Cold Triday nights, hot dogs with mustard, and sometimes uncooperative weather set the atmosphere for a challenging job. With basketball season came advisor, Mrs. Joyce Moody, and two additional cheerleaders. Hard working fans, cooperative coaches, and a promising team boosted the cheerleaders’ efforts in raising the school spirit to an all time high. The J.V. Cheerleaders, guided by their returning sponsor, Miss Jane Hammond, had a most rewarding year. Not only did they boost our Baby Bison but they raised spjrit for the varsity game. Bison are great! Bison are great! Bison are g-r-e-a-t great! Bison are best! Bison are Best! Bison are b-e-s-t best Better than the rest! YES! 84 W.H. Trimble Rivermeade Farm Swoope, Va. OUR MIGHTY BISON TEAM First Row: Coaches Ernie Landes, Gene Lilly, Charles Bell. Second Row: Galen Kiser, Sandy Weller, Ray Collins, Robert Michael, Curney Nuffer, Danny Brown, Ronnie Young, John Duncan, Scott Weller, Tony Fox, Larry Knight. Margie’s Beauty Shop Churchville, Va. 886-3349 Plaza F lorist and Gift Shop Staunton Plaza 885-1526 85 THE DISTRICT V Tony Fox Ray Collins Ronnie Young Guard Forward Forward Galen Kiser Guard Danny Borwn Center Robert Michael Forward 86 NO. 1 TEAM! John Duncan Forward Curney Nuffer Center Scott Weller Forward Sandy Weller Guard Larry Knight Guard John Fairburn Guard 87 EIGHTH GRADE AND J.V. BASKETBALL First Row: William Posey, Jerry Huffer, Eddie Pitsenbarger, Frankie Blackwell, Freddie Armstrong, Bruce Botkin, Dennis Carwell. Second Row: Don Williams, Dennis Rawley, Mike Greene, Darrel Gilmer, Eddie Nuckoles, Robert Wooten, Dickie Thacker, Tommy Powers. ..— - First Row: Fawrenc e Griffin, Darrell Bosserman, Keith Wenger, Ernie Reeves, Gary Michael, Benny Snyder. Second Row: Homer Warren, Steve Collins, Alan Huntley, John Withers, Sammy Burns, Woody Griffin, Jeff Henderson, Fewis Payne, Fionel Davenport, Dale Young. 88 CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK First Row: John Henderson, Steve Fridley, Billy Little, Lewis Payne, Bobby Youell, Curtis Nolley, Bobby Lightner, Mike Nesser, Kirk Wade. Second Row: Gary Michael, Ricky Simmons, Ernie Reeves, Cumey Nuffer, Jerry Reeves, Jeff Henderson, John Withers, Homer Blackwell. Third Row: Woody Griffin, Gary Sheffer, Lionel Davenport, Wayne Fink, Homer Warren, Ray Bosserman, John Fairburn, Robert Michael, Tommy Thacker. j First Row: Darrel Gilmer, Homer Warren, Mike Almarode, Forrest Ashby, Bruce Botkin, Kirt Wade, Steve Fridley. Second Row: Ernie Reeves, John Morton, Jimmy Cox, Leroy Smith, Fred | Bowers, John Withers. Third Row: Steve Armstrong, Gary Michael, Darrel Bosserman, Vance Crummet, Tommy Powers. Fourth Row: Robert Cramer, Don Gum, Steve Collins, Darrell Marshall, Eddie Pitsenbarger, James Losh. Fifth Row: Tony Terry, Wayne Moyers, Gary Cash, Ralph Gregory, Wayne Fink, Dale Young, Mark Cook. “Nick’s” Sportsman, Nationally Advertised Goods 27 North Central Avenue, Staunton, Va. First Row: Robert Lamb, John Henderson, Ronnie Hamilton, Ray Bosserman, Monty Murphy, Alvin Hart. Second Row: Hunter Crosby, Curtis Nolley, David Rathburn, Bobby Lightner, Lewis Payne, Ricky Simmons, Timmy Gum. Third Row: Lionel Davenport, Glenn Wood, Reggie Simmons, Jeff Henderson, John Hisey, Tony Fox, H.C. Wise, Rodney Benson. Fourth Row: Allen Huntley, Ray Helmick, Wayne Wolfe, John Huffer, Dale Wiseman, Robert Michael, Ricky Shiflet. Fifth Row: Benny Snyder, Woody Griffin, Ronnie Wimer, Dennis Lyle, Ray Collins, W.B. Whiseman, Jimmy Trimble. Sixth Row: Mike Armstrong, Ronnie Young, Cecil Leech, John Wandless, John Curry, Billy Little, George Houseman. nn BASEBALL - 1970 Returning Lettermen: First Row: John Fairbum, Dickie McLain. Second Row: Benny Snyder, Robert Michael. Third Row: Lynn Griffin, Rick Huffer. Fourth Row: Hunter Crosby, Bruce Botkin. Not pictured: Bill Horn, Timmy Gum. Eleven returning lettermen anchored the exciting 69-70 Bison diamond. Coach Charles Bell directed his talented baseball club to the top of the district five rankings through frequent training sessions. The Bison club relied on Senior moundmen Robert Michael, Homer Blackwell, and Timmy Gum to keep the opponents under control. Receiving their tosses was Hunter Crosby, with occasional help from his teammates. Blackwell doubled as an infielder, and was one of the club’s top sluggers. Also effective at the plate were John Fairbum, Bill Horn, and Dickie McLain, Rick Huffer, Woody Griffin, Ben Snyder and Hunter Crosby. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Graham Northside Farm Goshen, Va. 90 ACTIVITIES NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY GIVLN BY THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Linda Wichael, V. Pres; Gary Smith, Pres. Lynn Shiflet, Sec; Nora Morris, Treas. Student leaders took a new and integral part in planning and accomplishing the activities and involvments of the 1969-1970 National Honor Society. The NHS members provided an example and an incentive for their fellow students at the Gap. The qualifications for membership in the exclusive club are scholarship, leadership, character, and service. By excelling in scholastic efforts, leading their classes and clubs, showing superb character, and serving Buffalo Gap, a group of students earn the honor of becoming members of one of Buffalo Gap’s most involved and active organizations. The NHS held two notable assemblies for the purpose of selecting new members. Gifts were given to the school from the National Honor Society with funds acquired through well-planned fund raising endeavors. .mur 1 ENCYCLOPEDIAS 1 Lucy Vaught, Karen Ashby, Linda Frank, Sandy Wood, Nancy Youell. Esquire Men’s Shop LTD 32 North Central Avenue Staunton, Va. 886-3153 Hamrick Funeral Home “Our Hundred and Fifth Year” 18 W. Frederick Street Staunton, Va. Bonnie Taliaferro, Brenda Hunley, Karen Keller, Ruth Miller, Debbie Michael, Dianne Horn, Cindy Shull, Jane Young. 92 STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION First Row: Glenna Nycum, Terry Lyle, Linda Fauber, Stephanie Burns, Lucy Vaught, Sharon Reeves, Cindy Harris, Robert Martin, Tommy Sprouse, Timmy Hoover. Second Row: Ernie Reeves, Eddie Pitsenbarger, Linda Frank, Dottie Strickler, Jane Campfield, Sue Marcum, Denise Daugherty, Carolyn Combs, Gary Smith. Third Row: Mona Green, Katie Baber, Brenda Rucker, Donna Morris, Cindy Dowdy, Darrel McWhorter. Fourth Row: Keith Wenger, Benny Snyder, Bill Shiflet, Lewis Corbin, Jeff Henderson, Darryl Bosserman, Doug Elkins, Steve Rawley. The Student Cooperative Association is composed of one representative from each homeroon, seven officers, and a faculty advisor. The organization strives to promote understanding between faculty and students and to cooperate with the administration in governing student affairs. Each year the S.C.A. sponsors the homecoming activities. One of its latest projects has been the improvement of the Student Lounge. Suzanne Sydnor, V. Pres.; Lucy Graham, Rep; Sandy Wood, Hist.; Ricky Shiflet, Sgt. at Arms; Debbie Shifflett, Sec.; Scott Weller, Treas.; John Fairburn, Pres. Staunton Union Stocks Yards New Hope Road, Staunton, Va. Auctions Sales every Friday 93 Will FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA First Row: Donna Bussard, Lois Campbell, Betty Jo Dickson, Brenda Hunley, Margaret Miller, Sandy Wood, Kathy Kinsey, Beverly Huffer. Second Row: Sandy Cauley, Terrie Pyles, Shelley Wandless, Debbie Richie, Linda Carter, Nancy Cook, Ann Hostetter, Sherry Nuckols, Dottie Withers, Teresa Greene. Third Row: Vicki Cale, Karen Price, Sue Taylor, Karen Leach, Diane Horne, Debbie Michael, Debbie Gayhart, Sue Engle, Christie Calverly, Kathy Michael, Nancy Youell. First Row: Bonnie Benson, Ruth Taylor, Debbie Moore, Edie Drumheller, Edna Bashaw, Bonnie Taliaferro, Beverley Kesner, Sharon Homes, Debbie Sunderlin. Second Row: Ellen Gay, Denise Daugherty, Diane Forsythe, Rita Fitzgerald, Jane Young, Jeanette Wilson, Ruth Grady, Susan Armstrong. Third Row: Betty Sullivan, Barbara Campbell, Linda Williams, Susan Greene, Curtis Nolley, Robert Michael, Richard Homes, Scott Engleman, Ray Bosserman. A new chapter of the Future Teachers of America was formed at Buffalo Gap High School in the fall of the 1969-70 school year. Interest by a large number of prospective teachers brought forth many accomplishments for a successful First year. The future teachers carried out a variety of activities during National Education Week. The club’s other projects for the year included sponsoring a dance in honor of the Bison basketball team, giving a tea for the evaluation committee, and presenting an assembly program. The club received a National Charter and took its place among the active organizations at Buffalo Gap High School. 94 Treas., Mark Cline; Rec. Sec., Karen Ashby; Pres., Ruth Miller; Hist., Cindy Kooshian; Sec., Cheryl Simmons; V. Pres., Nora Morris. SCIENCE CLUB First Row: Karen Ashby, Sandy Cauley, Mary Ann Gregory, Linda Sprouse, Frieda Sprouse, Debbie Garber, Edie Drumheller, Christie Calverly, Barbara Welcher, Shirley Shifiet, Susan Calvin, Dottie Strickler. Second Row: Sandra Kipp, Faith Colvin, Betty Sullivan, Vickie Calc, Teresa Cowles, Charlotte Slack, Donna Bussard, Elaine Dula, Mona Green, Connie May, Becky Daughtery, Ann Cauley. Third Row: Jim Brannon, Denton Jordon, Terrie Pyles, Dennis Cale, Jeff May, Charles Cox, Russel Bishop, Tommy Snyder, Sandy Weller, Stevie Knight. Fourth Row: Frank Shuey, Richard Homes, Scott Engleman, Charles Lawson, Joe Jackson, Curtis Nolley, David Schwartz, Gary Sheffer, Dennis Huffer, Robert Vincent. The curiosity of Science Club members was typified by their series of club trips to places of interest in the scientific community. Club members boarded buses for an excursion to the University of Virginia where they viewed the nuclear reactor, an electron microscope, and other devices of germane interest to atomic energy pro¬ duction. Tours of industrial plants and biological reserves helped fill the schedule of the Science Club of 1969-1970. Individual scientific research was prompted by the annual Buffalo Gap Science Fair, with club members and science students vying for the privilege of com¬ peting in the county and regional fairs. Homes; Treas., Dennis Edwards; Pres., William Bashaw. Elizabeth Brant School of Business 222 E. Beverley Street Staunton, Va. 886-0297 The Clothes Closet 121 W. Beverley Street Staunton, Va. 95 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS First Row: Sharon Reeves, Karen Keller, Betty Jo Dickson, Brenda Hunley, Kathy Kinsey, Patricia Michael, Diana Faught, Sue Thacker, Rita Fitzgerald. Second Row: Sharon Botkin, Barbara Huffer, Beverley Huffer, Bonnie Taliferro, Linda Carter, Bonnie Benson, Barbara Campbell, Paula Rodeffer, Joyce Bennett. Third Row: Debbie Sunderlin, Edna Bashaw, Lucy Vaught, Debbie Shifflett, Frances Sorrells, Linda Pitsenbarger, Judy Sipe, Karen Terrace, Barbara Griffin, Wanda Wandless. Bev Kesner, Sec.; Lynn Shiflet, 1st V. Pres.; Vickie Fitzgerald, Songleader; Betty Sullivan, Hist.; Linda Frank,Rep.; Sandy Wood, Pres.; Sharon Homes, 2nd V. Pres.; Nancy Youell, Treas.; Gail Cline, Sgt. at Arms, is not pictured. 96 OF AMERICA V ' i L - A V BBlff Ac . ■ . .. V M . 55 r sHBU ' A m i K l Jf i fc.- ve p£� mIU. WA i. rf Tf 7 w 1 ! f ' a|| lr I Jl - • Ad i- «.... V 1 1 ■. • 4 First Row: Sandra Harlow, Doris Moyer, Ann Clark, Yvonne Hunter, Linda Wimer, Donna Bussard, Dreama Curry, Cindy Sutton, Debbie Cale, Debra Ailer, Sharon Clifton, Ann Dickerman. Second Row: Elaine Dula, Elaine Coiner, Judith Vess, Cindy Dowdy, Susan Colvin, Joni Keller, Peggy Turner, Brenda Botkin, Gail Hunley, Rita Cash, Patty Eavey, Mary Miller. Third Row: Bonnie Miles, Terry Pyles, Doris Wilson, Chrystal Sheffer, Monica Michael, Donna Clenndennan, Barbara Welcher, Shirley Shiflet, Bonnie Robertson, Connie May, Ann Hostetter, Debbie Harlow. Fourth Row: Gail Propst, Billy Sue Liggett, Donna Wolfe, Margie Gum, Kathy Dickson, Karen Leech, Sandra Showker, Dana Nolley, Linda Brown, Denise Shiflet, Mona Green. The F.H.A. theme for the year has been “Our Future As Homemakers.” Monthly projects, as well as topics of guest speakers, have related to the theme. Among the club’s activities have been selling chrysanthemums at Homecoming, preparing food baskets for a needy family at Christmas, presenting box mixes to the local school for retarded children, and taking cookies to the area detention home. The group also held its annual banquet and fashion show for parents, sponsored a dance, and served the F.F.A. Banquet. F.H.A. advisors are Mrs. Elizabeth Burrows, Mrs. Lois Horne, and Mrs. Georgianne Hull. Finkle Furniture Company 20 West Beverley Street Staunton, Virginia 97 FUTURE FARMERS Sec., Scott Weller; Pres., Jimmy Trimble; V. Pres., George Bailey; Rep., Ricky Shiflet; Sen., Hunter Crosby; Treas., Monty Murphy. First Row: Randy Derrow, Brommie Warner, James Lam, Leonard Yankey, Frankie Blackwell, Jay Marshall, Roger Pitsenbarger, Robert Rawley, Harold Griffin. Second Row: Bruce Botkin, Mike Patterson, Richard Rodeffer, James Lawhom, Greg Knott, James Macavoy, Ricky Jack, Jeff Crosby, Neil Hewitt. Third Row: Darrell Bosserman, Lunsford Sprouse, David Rathbum, Albert Smith, Larry Knight, Robby Brown, Arnold Altizer, Douglas Conner, Harry Griffin, Keith Wenger. Fourth Row: Steve Shuey, Pat Wile her, Garland Clifton, Jerry Cook, David Milstead, Pete Huffer, Otho Howdyshell, Edward Nuchols, Tommy Paine, Kenneth Lawhom. FFA... an opp n f or yot f 98 OF AMERICA First Row: Boyd Derrow, Robert Lam, Frank Root, John Fairbum, Charles Harris, Ernie Reeves, Tommy Thacker, Andy Hodge. Second Row: Carl Sprouse, John Withers, H.C. Wise, Norman Gutshall, Ray Bosserman, Dale Young, Steve Rawley, Kenneth Gregory. Third Row: Scott Engleman, Sandy Weller, John Revercomb, Donald Vess, Reggie Simmons, Bill Shiflet, Gary Stouta- meyer, Roger Wilfong. Fourth Row: Jeff Wood, Roger Pitsenbarger, Sammy Smith, Bobby Harris, Chris Ashby, Dickie McLain, Steve Rowe, Lewis Payne, Ronnie Young. Young Farmers of Buffalo Gap High School engage in a diverse program of agricultural activities for experience and knowledge in the methods of agri-business. In their spectrum of activities the future farmers practiced modern agrarian methods in livestock production, farm maintainance and management, forestry, and other fields of agriculture. Lawson Printing Co. C O Flats - P.O. Box 611 Staunton, Va. 99 Hi ART CLUB First Row: Nancy Montgomery, Betty Miller, Carrol McAndrew, Joyce Martin, Debbie Ailer, Elizabeth Drumheller, Sharon Auville, Forrest Ashby. Second Row: Becky Root, Leroy Smith, Debbie Bender, Sandy Cauley, Tammy Sprouse, Margaret Miller, Linda Carter, Mrs. Armstrong. Third Row: William Vaughn, Betty Sprouse, Doris Michael, Gay Gordon, Drema Jack, Linda Painter, Nancy Cook, Donna Clendennen. Fourth Row: Vickie Nuffer, Rodney Rexrode, Donna Harris, Ronald Paterson, Donnie Hodge, Raymond Bosserman, Jerry Hendricks, Charles Cox. Rec. Sec., Carolyn Thorton; Treas., Connie Horn; Rep., Bobby Light- ner; V. Pres., Ricky Simmons; Sec., Faith Colvin; Pres., Cheryl Sim¬ mons. One of the two novice organizations, the Art Club made its first year of existance a colorful one. Mrs. Arm¬ strong’s dedicated artists, sculptors, and designers named Cheryl Simmons their president, and after the essential organizational procedures, they proceeded to employ their creative talents for improvements at the Gap. Art Club members made posters to boost school spirit, decorated the gymnasium and cafeteria for var¬ ious activities, and contributed to other aspects of school decor. West Augusta Pharmacy Churchville, Va. Jackson’s Service Station Churchville, Va. 100 MASQUE AND BLADE First Row: Jeanette Wilson, Sharon Reeves, Nora Morris, Vickie Fitzgerald, Diane Horn. Second Row: Eric Eddins, David Schwartz, Marilyn Benson, Gary Smith, Bobby Youell, Paul Sandy. Third Row: Bill Shiflet, Cindy Shull, Cindy Kooshian, Carolyn Combs, Robin Strange. Drama Society Officers: Student Director - Nora Morris Stage Manager - W.B. Whisman Scene Designer - Cheryl Simmons Business Manager - David Schwartz Make-up Master - Cindy Shull Costumer - Diane Horn Head Carpenter - Gary Smith Properties Master - Jim Trimble Master Electrician - Paul Sandy MASQUE AND BLADE Dramatic productions at Buffalo Gap were handled expertly by the members of the drama club, Masque and Blade. Students experienced the thrills of on stage performance as well as the satisfaction of techni¬ cal theatre work. Costumers, make-up specialists, lighting crews, and stage managers handled all technical problems, thus enabling director, Thomas Park, to concentrate his efforts entirely on his enthusiastic company of actors. In addition to the major three act and one act plays, Masque and Blade began a series of discussions, seminars, and lectures in order to gain further knowledge and skills in theater practice. The year proved to be both engaging and beneficial for the students and for the school. Thompson’s Meat Market Churchville, Va. 101 FORENSICS - PUBLIC SPEAKING, PROSE Pres., Gary Smith; Sec., Linda Wichael; Treas., Sharon Reeves; V. Pres., Linda Williams; Rep., George Bailey. Boy’s Public Speaking: Steve Rawley, Ernie Reeves, Scott Weller, John Fairbum. Debate: Gary Sheffer, Nora Morris, Sandra Kipp. 102 DEBATE, SPELLING, POETRY Girl’s Poetry: First Row: Dana Nolley, Cindy Shull, Vicki Cash, Nancy Montegomery, Margaret Clark, Sandra Showker. Second Row: Susie Harris, Vickie Fitzgerald, Susan Colvin, Ann Cauley, Denise Shiflet, Connie May, Linda Brown, Sue Taylor, Frances Sorrells, Jeanette Wilson, Rita Fitzgerald. i T L 11 ft n , v 1 t—« . £8 I; Boy’s Poetry: Dennis Edwards, David Schwartz, Curtis Nolley, Gary Sheffer, Claude Wright, Tommy Powers. Boy’s Prose: Robin Strange, Bobby Youell, Joe Jackson. 103 ...... i un.ii ■ m it u_iunu: m HauuMrye I Girl’s Prose: Ruth Miller, Sherry Nuckols, Regina Tabor, Mary Alice Blackwell, Carol Michael, Rita Cash, Lavonne Botkin, Vickie Cale, Karen Price, Donna Clendennen, Becky Daughtery, Cheryl Simmons, Sue Engle, Margaret Miller, Ruth Grady. Girl’s Public Speaking: First Row: Mary Ann Gregory, Edie Drumheller, Linda Carter, Sandy Wood. Second Row: Kathy Michael, Donna Morris, Ruth Ann Bailey, Ann Dickerman, Linda Wichael, Debbie Michael, Barbara Campbell, Paula Rodeffer, Christy Calverly. Spelling: hirst Row: Katy Simmons, Claudie Wilson, Mary Kipp, Billie Sue Liggett, Elaine Dula, Linda Cox. Second Row: Kenny Clitton, Dennis Carwell, Bobby Masincup, Charles Lawson. 104 LIBRARY CLUB IKK FIB f I in.MUUWlHiim. First Row: Donna Morris, Brenda Doyle, Ressie Sprouse, Susie Harris, Linda Cox. Second Row: Timmy Gum, Lilly Thompson, Phyllis Masincup, Nancy Hostetter, Sandy McCray, Denton Jordan. V. Pres., Linda Williams; Sec., Sandy Wood; Pres., Robert Vincent; Student Council Rep., Karen Keller. Eugene Nolley M.D. Churchville, Va. 105 GA.A. COUNCIL AND GYMNASTICS First Row: Nancy Montgomery, Sue Thacker, Sandra Huffer, Debby Thornton; Second Row: Karen Terrace, Faith Colvin, Mary Alice Blackwell, Glenna Nycum, Linda Williams, Libby Powell. Nimble gymnastic club members learned the fine points of floor exercise, tumb¬ ling and balance beam work in preparation for the state gymnastics competition. The gymnastics developed their skills by working after school three times a week, for practice and improvement under their advisor, Mrs. Salatin. First Row: Regina Tabor, Mary Alice Blackwell, Colleen Acord, Sally Trimble. Second Row: Connie Horn, Cindy Dowdy, Vicki Cash, Tina Matheny, Jeanette Wilson. 106 MAJORETTES Majorettes won annual Christmas Parade Trophy. Rita Fitzgerald Stephanie Burns Jeanette Wilson Jane Young 107 THE BISON BAND BRINGS PERCUSSION Tommy Smith George Houseman Harold Nycum John Leech Fred Sorrell TRUMPETS Cindy Kooshian Robert Masincup Sue Thacker Jimmy Carlton Harlan Williams Mike Nessar Leroy Carpenter Dennis Hunley John Shaffer ALTO CLARINETS Bobby Lightner Wilson Ramsey BASS CLARINETS Curtis Nolley William Ramsey TROMBONES Art Salatin Eric Eddins Robert Martin Roger Michael SOPRANO CLARINETS Vicky Nuffer Karen Ashby Cindy Shull Debbie Gayhart Gary Sheffer Billy Little Colleen Acord Stephanie Burns Glenna Nycum Bettie Blackwell Judy Washburn Barbara Huffer Ruth Bailey Katie Baber Debbie Bender OFFICERS Pres. - Bobby Youell V. Pres. - Jane Young Sec. - Karen Ashby Treas. - Vicky Nuffer Hist. - Sherry Nuckoles DIRECTOR Mr. Robert N. Moody HONOR, ENTHUSIASM TO THE GAP BASSOON Charles Lawson OBOES Lucy Graham Sharon Reeves Eb CLARINET Lucy Vaught TYMPANI Robert Nicely Joe Jackson FLUTES Jane Young Connie Grove Rita Fitzgerald Sue Engle Sherry Nuckoles Linda Perry Sandra Kipp Terry Pyles Cynthia Graham BARITONES Bobby Youell Jeanette Wilson Ernie Reeves SAXOPHONES Susan Armstrong Debbie Moore Sidney Wheeler Wilda Helmick Sammy Burns HORNS Billy Horn Linda Gutshall Reggie Simmons Alvin Hart Jeff Graham TUBAS Doug Flory Neil Hewitt Gary Sheffer, Drum Major; Ernie Reeves, Assistant Quartermaster; Bdly Little, Quartermaster; Fred Sorrell, Assistant Quartermaster; Reggie Simmons, Assis¬ tant Quartermaster; Bettie Blackwell, Sherry Nuckoles, Sue Thacker, Susan Armstrong, Librarians. CONCERT CHOIR First Row: Jennie Staubus, Diane Lovegrove, Debbie Ritchie, Debbie Garber, David Fridley, Bruce Gregory, Eddie Carper, Bruce Cale, Billy Shiflet, Michael Meeks, Kathy Michael, Rita Marcum, Debbie Shifflett. Second Row: Ruth Miller, Rita Lovegrove, Mary Callison, Peggy Botkin, David Kellison, Stevie Knight, James Alley, Billy Dowdy, Vickie Fitzgerald, Jackie Carwell, Faith Colvin. Third Row: Nancy Youell, Diane Forsythe, Joyce Hemp, Christie Calverly, Jeanette McLain, Lewis Paine, John Smiley, Roger Propst, Dottie Withers, Edie Drumheller, Patsy Auville, Mary Ann Myers. Lourth Row: Ruth Grady, George Keller, Mark Cline, Timmy Gum, Jimmy Harris, H.C. Wise, Bill Horn, JerryLridley, Robin Strange, Gary Matheny, Darlene Sipe, Carolyn Combs. L P ' f H ' § If? f !h IT i • ; i jiff ff •mJ -ft Jennie Staubus, Pianist; Christie Calverly, Hist.; Bill Horn, Podium Manager; Rita Marcum, Soprano Section Leader; Timmy Gum, Pres.; Robin Strange, Bass Section Leader; Carolyn Combs, Sec.; Mark Cline, Tenor Section Leader; Diane Lovegrove, Rep.; Bill Shiflet, Treas.; Robert Nicely, Podium Manager. Not Pictured: Mary Callison, V. Pres.; Peggy Botkin, Alto Section Leader. Students interested in the study of music progressed through the various stages of advancement by com¬ pleting the basic music department courses and then moving to the advanced choral group. In addition to polishing their voices and style in class, the songsters gave performances at the Gap, at other schools, and in churches as a part of their musical train¬ ing. Horn’s Service Churchville, Va. 886-2926 R.P. Wimer Stone Hauling for Driveways Churchville, Va. 885-1884 110 GIRLS ENSEMBLE, BUFFALO SONGSTERS First Row: Debbie Richie, Debbie Garber, Peggy Botkin, Vicki Fitzgerald, Kathy Michael, Debbie Shifflett. Second Row: Rita Lovegrove, Joyce Hemp, Diane Lovegrove, Christie Calverley, Ruth Grady, Edie Drumheller, Patsy Auville. Third Row: Ruth Miller, Diane Forsythe, Darlene Sipe, Carolyn Combs, Mary Callison. The Girls Ensemble is a group composed ot seventeen members and an accompanist. The ensemble performs for a number of organizations during the year, giving programs of both sacred and secular music. In preparation for these performances the group meets after school once a week. Bruce Gregory, Eddie Carper, Bruce Cale, Gary Matheny, Roger Propst, Bill Shiflet, James Alley, Jerry Fridley. Accompanist: Debbie Garber. With weekly practice, the Buffalo Songsters contribute to community and school organi¬ zations by presenting programs of sacred and secular music. The group is composed of eight members and an accompanist. Ill ’■SSSSWIt. ALL DISTRICT CHORAL, BAND, RESERVE BAND All District Choral held its festival at Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro, Virginia. After registering on Friday morning, participants divide into particular voice sections for continuous practice on Friday night and Saturday at various times. Tlais prepares them for a stage concert on Sunday afternoon. All District Band and Reserve Band delegates traveled to Hanley High School, Winchester, Virginia. After tryouts were held, students were placed in either Concert or Workshop Band by chairs. Practice was continuous on Friday and Saturday to prepare the sections for a joint concert on Sunday. Those who made Concert Band and District Festival Ratings determined the quota for next year. First Row: Robin Strange, Debbie Shifflett, Nancy Youell. Second Row: Mary Ann Myers, Peggy Botkin. Third Row: Bruce Gregory. First Row: Gary Sheffer, Bobby Lightner, Curtis Nolley, Billy Little. Second Row: Sue Thacker, Cindy Kooshian, Neil Hewitt, Cindy Shull, Art Salatin. Katie Simmons, Monica Michael, Richard Fox, Dennis Carwell, Robert Cramer, Don Williams, Sandy Huffer, Donna Morris. Staunton Creamery, Inc. 117-121 S. Lewis Street Staunton, Va. 886-6221 112 VARSITY CLUB First Row: Timmy Gum, Sandy Weller, Galen Kiser, John Fairburn, Danny Brown, H.C. Wise, Steve Rawley, Bill Horn, Rick Huffer, Ray Collins. Second Row: Ronnie Wimer, John Smiley, Ronnie Young, Ernie Reeves, Curney Huffer, Timmy Hunley, Herbert Morris, Homer Blackwell, Curtis Nolley, Bobby Lightner, Benny Snyder. Third Row: Steve Jordan, Harold Nycum, Hunter Crosby, Billy Little, Ray Bosserman, Larry Knight, John Curry, Bobby Youell, Mike Sprouse, Jeff Henderson, Ricky Fridley. Fourth Row: Ricky Shiflet, Lewis Payne, George Bailey, Monty Murphy, Willie Whisman, Tony Fox, Dickie McLain, Robert Michael, Jimmy Harris, Alan Huntley. 1 v. Through their efforts as members of the Varsity Club Lettermen helped to form a closer unity among all Buffalo Gap Athletes. The Varsity Club members estab¬ lished an interest and pride in all high school athletics. Officers: Sec., Ray Collins; Pres., H.C. Wise; V. Pres., Danny Brown;Treas., Steve Rawley. Wilson’s Self Service Groceries, Drugs, Pet Food Churchville, Va. 113 BLACK AND GOLD Mimeographers: Tommy Sprouse, David Schwartz, Sharon Homes, Debbie Sunderlin, Nancy Youell, Jeanette Wilson. Business Manager, Linda Frank; Editor-in-chief, Jane Young; Art Department, Cheryl Simmons; Exchange Editor, Rita Fitzgerald. Cline’s Furniture 126 W. Beverley Street Staunton, Va. Barth-Weinburg and Company 12 South Augusta Street Staunton, Va. 114 Reporters: First Row: Sandra Kipp, Susan Armstrong, Sherry Nuckols, Debbie Shifflett. Second Row: Margaret Gum, Jane Campfield, Bonnie Taliaferro, Bobby Macsincup, Linda Cox, Suzanne Sydnor. THE GOLDEN QUILL Sales Manager, Cindy Shull; Prose Editor, Barbara Campbell; Poetry Editor, Claudie Wilson, Short Story Editor, Bobby Light- ner; General Editor, Dottie Withers; Business Manager, Teresa Greene. Not Pictured: Prose Editor, Linda Wichael; Editor of Humor, Linda Williams; Art Editor, Becky Root; Advertising Manager, Curtis Nolley. Lennis Yankey, Doris Cramer, Becky Root, Teresa Greene, Claudie Wilson, Cindy Shull, Mr. Powell, Bobby Lightner, Art Salatin, Dottie Withers, Curtis Nolley. Siples ESSO Station Churchville, Va. Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. Staunton, Va. 115 THE GOLDEN BISON STAFF Memories extracted from the hidden diaries of the exuberant youth of Buffalo Gap High School were the integral components of the yearbook which recorded the joys and experiences of 1969 and 1970 at the Gap. Working diligently in sacrificed hours, the staff of the Golden Bison collected and published those experiences to be shared with all who wished to accept the fading reflections. Special tribute was paid to the Seniors, the Class of 1970, so that they might retain some fragment of their hours, their triumphs, their disappointments, and their involvements which marked the short period of time they spent sharing the pleasures and the sorrows of Buffalo Gap. Solicitations; brain storming sessions; lay outs; copy; photographs, deadlines. Seniors Lynn Shiflet and Beverley Kesner, who edited the 1969-1970 GOLDEN BISON, endured the pains of the enterprise known as preparing a yearbook for publication. A staff of ambitious workers was always prompt to assume duties essential to the printing of an annual, and made the endeavor possible by their efforts and interest. More students than ever were to purchase the finished product, and the staff pledged to offer one of the best annuals ever distributed to the students at the Gap. Karen Keller, Business Manager; Karen Ashby, Copy Editor; Beverley Kesner, Editor; Lynn Shiflet, Editor; Sharon Reeves, Layout Editor Katy Simmons, David Schwartz, Brenda Hunley, Dale Wiseman, Donna Clendennen, Rodney Rexrode, Linda Cox S a P 3 -A I - J Sharon Homes, Lucy Vaught, Debbie Sunderlin, Sandy Wood, Lucy Graham, Sue Thacker, Vicki Cash 116 Other members of the staff were Shelvia Bussard, Vicky Nuffer, Jeanette Wilson, and Gary Smith. i, ADMINISTRATION, THE BACKBONE 118 OF BUFFALO GAP HIGH Mr. Morris Mr. Sydnor Principal Assistant Principal Mrs. Layman Secretary Mrs. Sheets Secretary Palais Royal 105 East Beverley Street Staunton, Va. Hershey Tire Company 622-626 N. Augusta Street Staunton, Va. 119 COUNSELORS GUIDE STUDENT DECISIONS Miss Pitsenbarger Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Hull 120 Vess Equipment Company Richmond Avenue Staunton, Va. AGRICULTURE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR CAREERS Mr. Reeves Mr. Kinzie 121 ART DEVELOPES CREATIVE ABILITY 122 BUSINESS PREPARES STUDENTS FOR JOBS Mr. Gamble Mrs. Park Mr. Bruce Augusta Dairies Inc. Middlebrook Ave. Staunton, Va. 123 ENGLISH CLASSES GIVE STUDENTS A 124 BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LANGUAGE Mr. Park Mr. Powell 125 STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM DRIVER TRAINING Mr. Bowers 126 LIBRARY ENCOURAGES FURTHER KNOWLEDGE Miss Marchant Zales Jewelers Staunton Plaza Staunton, Va. 127 LANGUAGES - LATIN, FRENCH, SPANISH Mrs. Cupp Mr. Eddy Mrs. Ontiveros 128 PHYSICAL EDUCATION - FUN AND HEALTH Mr. Lilly Mrs. Salatin H BH mmsm i iiXm mwmim I � ♦ MMkim lit Wright’s Dairy Rite Drive-In Staunton, Va. 886-0435 129 HOME EC STUDENTS ATTAIN GREATER SKILLS Mrs. Burrows Mrs. Horne ' ” ■ 130 Mr. Jones Mr. Collins INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPT. PREPARES STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CAREERS Bear Funeral Home Churchville, Va. The Bride’s Boutique 34 N. Central Avenue Staunton, Va. 131 SOCIAL STUDIES . . . SOCIAL AWARENESS Mr. Thompson Mr. Johnson Mr. Bell Mrs. Trainum Mr. Lewis Mrs. Moody Mrs. Gilkeson 132 STUDENTS STUDY ADVANCES IN MATH Mrs. Williams Mr. Swisher Mr. Masincup Mrs. Glover Mrs. Wade 133 STUDENTS PREPARE FOR Mr. Moody Mrs. Ramsey The Buffalo Gap Band and Choral Departments provide training and experience for hundreds of students who are inter¬ ested in music as a career, a hobby, or just for enjoyment. By working devotedly with prospective band members in the local grade schools, Mr. Robert N. Moody has established a tradition of superb foundations for his Reserve Band members who will later receive the challenge of maintaining the excellence of the Bison Band. Mrs. Grace Ramsey uses a similar method of gradual advancement in her choral classes, allowing students to develop their skills on three levels. Starting in First year music, the students learn basic fundamentals and may then move to Music II. The final step of advancement is the Advanced Choral group. First Row: Gail Hunley, Katie Simmons, Donna Morris. Second Row: Mary Gregory, Donna Wolfe, Sally Estick, Dreama Curry, San dy Huffer, Sandy Showker, Douglas Morris. Third Row: Richard Fox, Wade Clifton, Billy Fridley, Debbie Roudabush, Steve Fridley, Lavonne Botkin. Fourth Row: John Hisey, Robbie Riley, Shannon Crawford. 134 ADVANCED MUSIC First Row: Dottie Strickler, Glenna Myers, Annie Cauley, Sue Marcum, Diane Waybright, Regina Tabor. Second Row: Beverly Michael, Donna Bussard, Joni Keller, Karen Price, Cheryl Simmons, Barbara Welcher, Ann Clark. Third Row: Teresa Cowles, Cynthia Dowdy, Sue Taylor, Susan Colvin, Virginia Kellison, Brenda Griffin. Fourth Row: Linda Brown, Shirley Shiflet, Melissa Back, Barbara Hodge, Wanda Harris, Bonnie Robertson, Betty Adams. First Row: Billie Sue Liggett, Dana Nolley, Shelvia Bussard. Second Row: Monica Michael, Dickie Thacker, Kent Keller. Third Row: Dennis Carwell, Ronnie Chandler, Fred Stevenson, Don Williams. Fourth Row: Robert Cramer. ■ ■■ ' i V If • I W ' . rc - jH; a f ‘ f _ WUtift I ■ j ! SS J Crown Jewelers 6 E. Beverley Street Staunton, Va. 135 SCIENCE TEACHES VALUE Mr. Taiiferro Mr. Neff Mr. Byerly Mrs. Tiller . Staunton Coke-Cola Bottling Works Inc. Staunton, Va. Knopp Brothers, Inc. 867 Middlebrook Ave. Staunton Va. 885-1236 136 OF NEW TECHNIQUES 137 SCHOOL SERVICES Betty Wooten, Frances Wood, Delores Moyers, Frances Shane ' r, Jenny Wimer, Ethel Clifton. James Smith C.P.Dudley 138 First Row: Dwight Wood, Gary Hunley, Charles Cash, John Downey, William Bashaw. Second Row: Paul Sandy, Berlin Smiley, Donald Vess, Roger Wilfong, Richard Homes, Fred Wood. Claude Wright Everette Smith 139 AUTOGRAPHS Water Hauled 1600 Gallons Day or Night Mervin Fry 886-7580 Terry Court Beauty Salon 12 Terry Court Staunton, Va. 141 SENIOR DIRECTORY ALLEY, JAMES ANDREW. ASHBY, CHRISTOPHER CLARK. ARMSTRONG, LEWIS WALTON-Bus Driver. AUVILLE, PATSY JEAN-Glee Club; Literary Club; Library Club; S.C.A.; F.H.A.; Concert Choir; Regional Alternate; Girls Ensemble; 9th Grade Play. BABER, RICHARD PERCELL-8th Grade, J.V. Football; 8th Grade Basketball; Sports Statistician; Pep Club; Science Club: Pres.; Lab Assistant. BACK, MELISSA ANN-F.H.A.; V.I.C.A. BARTLEY, PATRICIA ANN. BASHAW, WILLIAM LORENZA, Ill-Science Club: Pres.; Debate Team; Radio Program; Science Awards; Bus Driver. BAUGH, DONALD LEE— Black and Gold Staff; Lab Assistant. BENNETT, HAROLD WAYNE. BENSON, LOIS ANN-Library Club. BERRY, MARTHA LEE-Pep Club; F.H.A.; Concert Choir. BLACKWELL, HOMER THOMAS-Varsity Baseball; Cross Coun¬ try; Pep Club; Varsity Club; Tech School Parliamentarian; Band. BLAKELY, KAROLYN LOUISE-G.A.A.; Junior Variety Show. BOTKIN, PEGGY DAWN-F.H.A.; Pep Club; Library Assistant; Concert Choir; Alto Section Leader; Girls Ensemble; Junior Variety Show. BROWN, JOHN DANIEL—J.V., Varsity Football; J.V., Varsity Basketball; Track; Pep Club; F.F.A.: State Chorus; Varsity Club: V. Pres. CALE, DENNIS TYNES—Science Club; Music I; Bus Patrolman. CALLISON, MARY ELLA-G.A.A.; Pep Club; F.H.A.; Concert Choir: V.Pres., Regional Leader; Play Crew. CARPENTER, ELIZABEATH DALE-G.A.A.; Chorus. CARPENTER, LEROY-J.V. Baseball; Band. CARWELL, JACQUALINE LEWIS-G.A.A.; Pep Club; Concert Choir; Junior Variety Show: Talent Coordinator. CLARK, HUBERT EUGENE-V.I.C.A.; Mechanical Drafting Award. CLIFTON, PATRICIA JANE-Pep Club; Library Club; Concert Choir. CLINE, MARK STEPHEN-Forensics Club; S.C.A.; F.T.A.: Treas; Musical Comedy; Concert Choir; Buffalo Songsters. CLINEDINST, JOYCE LYNN-Glee Club; Library Club; Literary Club; 9th Grade Play. COLLINS, RAY NORMAN, JR.-8th Grade, J.V., Varsity Basketball; J.V., Varsity Football; Track; Cross Country; J.V., Varsity Baseball; Varsity Club: Sec.; Pep Club; Drama Club; Senior Class Pres. COLVIN, FAITH ELIZABETH—G.A.A.: Pres.; Science Club; Art Club: Corresponding Sec.; Pep Club; Concert Choir. COOK, CARL JACOB-4-H; F.F.A.: Treas.; Industrial Arts Award. CRAMER, DORIS ANN-F.H.A.; Literary Club; Golden Quill Staff. DAGGY, FAYE VIRGINIA-G.A.A.; G.I.S.;F.H.A.; 9th Grade Play. DOWDY, WILLIAM CARL-J.V., Varsity Baseball; Track; Cross Country; Science Club; Drama Club; Pep Club; V.I.C.A. DOWNEY, JOHN AMOS—J.V. Baseball; J.V. Track; Science Club; V.I.C.A.; Band; Bus Patrolman; Bus Driver. DOYLE, BRENDA CAROL—Science Club; Library Club; Library Assistant; Pep Club; Concert Choir. DUDLEY, DELORIES FAYE. EAVERS, JERRY WAYNE. EDWARDS, DENNIS FRANKLIN—Science Club: Treas.; Forensics Club. ENGLEMAN, SCOTT BROWN-8th Grade Basketball; J.V. Football; Science Club; Pep Club; F.T.A.; F.F.A. FAIRBURN, JOHN WAYNE-J.V., Varsity Basketball; Baseball; Track; Cross Country; Varsity Club; Pep Club: Rep.; Black and Gold Staff; North River Annual Editor; Forensics; F.F.A.: V. Pres., Rep., Bar FederationV. Pres.; N.H.S.; S.C.A.: Pres., Treas. FLORY, ROGER LEE-Band. FORSYTHE, DIANE LYNN-G.A.A.; F.H.A.; F.T.A.; Concert Choir; Girls Ensemble; Regional Delegate. GEE, SCOTTY RANDOLPH-Varsity Football; Pep Club; V.I.C.A. GORDON, DOUG-Varsity Baseball. , GRAHAM, MARY LOU. GREENE, YVONNE TERESA-F.H.A.; Science Club; Pep Club; F.T.A.; Golden Quill: Business Manager. GREGORY, THOMAS EDWARDS-Science Club; Pep Club; Band; Concert Choir. GUM, TIMOTHY DELENA-J.V., Varsity Football; 8th Grade, J.V. Basketball; J.V., Varsity Track; J.V., Varsity Baseball; Pep Club; Art Club; Varsity Club; Library Club; Concert Choir: Pres.; S.C.A. HARRIS, CAREY LEA-G.A.A.; J.V., Varsity Cheerleader; F.H.A.: Parliamentarian; Pep Club; Science Club; Majorette; J.V. Forensics; Band; Stonewall Brigade Band; Musical; One Act Play: Make-up Crew. HARRIS, SUSIE BEA—G.A.A.; Library Club. HEMP, JOYCE ANNE-Pep Club; J.V. Cheerleader; Concert Choir: Regional Delegate; Girls Ensemble; Drama: Crew Chief. HENDRICKS, JERRY LEE. HODGE, ANDY ALLEN—F.F.A.: Exectuve Council; Boy’s State. HOMES, RICHARD TODD-Science Club; Pep Club; F.T.A.; School Bus Driver. HORN, DIANE KAY-G.A.A.; J.V., Varsity Cheerleader; Pep Club; N.H.S.; F.T.A.; Masque and Blade; Tri-Hi-Y: Historian; Library Club; Drama Club. HORN, WILLIAM HARRISON-Varsity Football: All District Team; 8th Grade Basketball; Track; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Club; Pep Club; S.C.A.; Band; Concert Choir. HOWDYSHELL, NOVA JEAN. HUFFER, RICHARD LEE-J.V., Varsity Football; J.V., Varsity Baseball; 8th Grade Basketball; Varsity Club; Pep Club; S.C.A.; Safety Patrol. HUMPHREYS, WANDA GALE-F.H.A.; Pep Club. HUNLEY, BRENDA SUSAN-J.V. Cheerleader; Pep Club; N.H.S.; F.T.A.; F.H.A.; Golden Bison Staff; Senior Class Treas; Band. HUNLEY, GARY STEVEN-J.V. Baseball; Manager: Varsity Baseball; Band: Band Manager; School Bus Driver. HUNTER, JOSEPH EARL-Manager: Varsity Basketball; J.V. Basketball; Track; Cross Country; Baseball; Pep Club; V.I.C.A.; Varsity Club; Mechanical Drawing Award; N.R.A. JORDON, DENTON LEWIS-J.V. Football; J.V. Track; 8th Grade Basketball; Science Club: Pres., V. Pres.; Pep Club; Library Club: Rep., Assistant; Drama Club; Junior Variety Show; Stage Crew; Play Crew; Mechanical Drawing Award. KELLER, KAREN RUTH-G.A.A.; S.C.A.; F.H.A.; Pep Club; Golden Bison Staff: Business Manager; Forensics; Concert Choir: Historian; Freshman Class Treas.; Junior Class Treas.; Senior Class Sec. KELLEY, RUTH MAXINE-Junior Variety Show. KELLISON, DAVID NEIL. KESNER, BEVERLEY ASHBY-S.C.A.; F.H.A.: Sec., Treas.; F.T.A.; Pep Club; Forensics; Golden Bison Staff: Co-Editor; Junior Class Rep.; Band; Majorette; Office Personnel; Junior Homemaking Degree. 142 KISER, GALEN BOYD 8th Grade, J.V., Varsity Basketball: Track; Cross Country; E.T.A.; Varsity Club; Sophomore Class Sec.; Band; All District Band: Varsity Basketball Captain. KNIGHT, LARRY LEE-8th Grade, J.V. Football; J.V. Baseball; Crosscountry; Track; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Club. KOOSHIAN, CYNTHIA ROSE-G.A.A.; S.C.A.; Science Club; Forensics; Drama Club; Pep Club; F.T.A.: Hist.; Black and Gold Staff; 8th Grade Trcas.; Band: Student Director; Brass Quartet; All-School Play; All-District Band; All-State Band; Solo Ensemble. LEECH, NANNETTE LOUISE. LEECH, THOMAS EDWARD -Science Club; Band. LEECH, WILLIAM McGASCOE, JR. MARCUM, RITA KAY-G.A.A.; Concert Choir; Junior Variety Show; 12th Grade Homecoming Court. MATHENY, GARRY EUGENE-Baskctball; Science Club; Band; Concert Choir; Buffalo Songsters. McCRAY, SANDRA DARLENE-G.A.A.; Library Clib ; Pep Club; Golden Bison Staff; F.H.A.; 8th Grade V. Pres.; Concert Choir. McLAIN, DICKIE WAYNE-Baseball; J.V. Track; J.V. Football; Varsity Club; Concert Choir. MICHAEL, DEBORAH IRENE-Literary Club; Library Club; Forensics; Band; Girls Ensemble; F.H.A.; F.T.A.; N.H.S.; Junior Variety Show; Concert Choir; Regional Festival Delegate. MICHAEL, ROBERT KEITH-8th Grade, J.V., Varsity Basketball; J.V., Varsity Baseball; Cross Country; Track; F.T.A.; A 11-Tourna¬ ment Team. MILLER, MARGARET LOUISE—G.A.A.; Art Club; Forensics; F.T.A. MILLER, RUTH ANN-G.A.A.; N.H.S.; F.T.A.: Pres.; Forensics; Pep Club; F.H.A.; Girls Ensemble; Concert Choir; Regional Festival Delegate. MILSTEAD, NORA JEAN. MONGOLD, MARK WILSON. MORRIS, HERBERT LAWRENCE-Varsity Football; Varsity Club; Band; Junior Variety Show. MORRIS, GARRETT MICHAEL-Track; 8th Grade Basketball. MORRIS, NORA LEE-G.A.A.; F.T.A.: V. Pres.; Science Club; N.H.S.: Treas.; Forensics; Masque and Blade: Student Director; Senior Class V. Pres.; Girl’s State. MORTON, CATHRYN ANN. NUFFER, CURNEY-J.V., Varsity Basketball; J.V. Football; Cross Country; Varsity Club. PATTERSON, RONALD COLEMAN-Track; Cross Country; 8th Grade, J.V. Basketball; Art Club. PLAUGHER, ELIZABETH ANN-F.H.A.; Library Club; Science Club. PUFFENBARGER, GARY LEE-8th Grade, J.V. Basketball; Track; J.V. Football; Science Club; Pep Club. RALLS, KENNETH B., JR. RAWLEY, DANIEL STEVENSON-Varsity Football; Track; Varsity Club: Treas.; Pep Club; F.F.A.; Sophomore Class Officer. REVERCOMB, JOHN ARCH-F.F.A. ROOT, REBECCA ANN-G.A.A.; Art Club; Golden Quill Staff: Artist; Concert Choir. SANDY, PAUL MARSHALL, JR.-Science Club; Drama Club; Forensics: Debate; Band. SCHWARTZ, DAVID LOUIS-8th Grade Basketball; Science Club: Treas.; Drama Club: Business Manager; Forensics Club; Black and Gold Staff; Safety Club; Golden Bison Staff. SHEFFER, CHARLES ROBERT. SHEFFER, LARRY GENE-F.F.A.; Mechanical Drawing Award. SHEFFER, LARRY KEITH-V.I.C.A.; Bus Patrol; Mechanical Drawing Award. SHEFFER, RITA JUNE-Pep Club. SHIFLET, LYNN JEAN-Forensics; S.C.A.: Rep.; Pep Club; F.H.A.: V. Pres., Sec.; Federation V. Pres.; Golden Bison Staff: Co-Editor; N.H.S.: Sec.; 8th Grade Class Sec.; Freshman Class Pres.; Junior Class Sec.; Office Personnel. SHUEY, LEE FRANK—Science Club: Treas. and Rep.; School and County Science Fair Winner. SHULL, KATHRYN ANN Art Club; Library Council; F.H.A.; Choral Club; Science Club. SHULL, RONALD EUGENE. SIMMONS, LINDA ALICE. SIPE, LINDA DARLENE-Pep Club; Literary Club; Library Club; Science Club; F.H.A.; Concert Choir; Girls Ensemble; Regional Delegate; 9th Grade Play; Science Award. SIPE, ROBERT DALE-F.F.A. SMILEY, CHARLES LEE. SMILEY, HERMAN BERLIN-School Bus Driver. SMITH, EARNEST LLOYD-Science Club. SMITH, GARY ALAN-Statistician: Football and Basketball; 8th Grade Pres.; Forensics; Pres., Rep.; N.H.S.: Pres.; Golden Bison Staff; Masque and Blade; S.C.A.: Treas.; Boy’s State; Who’s Who Among American High School Students. SPROUSE, RESSIE MAIRE—Science Club; Drama Club; Library Club; Music I. SPROUSE, TAMA SUE-G.A.A.; F.H.A.; Art Club; Junior Variety Show; Drama Club; Band. STRANGE, ROBIN FAIRBANKS-Drama Club; Forensics; Concert Choir; Musical. STRICKLER, KAREN SUE-Pep Club; S.C.A.; F.H.A.: 2nd V. Pres.; 10th Grade V. Pres.; Senior Class Rep.; Sophomore Class Homecoming Representative. SYDNOR, SUZANNE ALENE-Pep Club; S.C.A.: V. Pres.; Black and Gold : Rep.; Junior Class Pres.; Sophomore Class Pres.; Junior Class Homecoming Representative; Homecoming Queen; Science Fair Awards. TALIAFERRO, JOHN MALCOLM-School Bus Driver. THOMPSON, ARON KINDRICK-Varsity Track; V.I.C.A.: Rep.; Mechanical Drawing Award; Drafting Class Rep. THOMPSON, CYNTHIA LEIGH-G.A.A.; Pep Club; Scidnce Club; Band. THOMPSON, LILLIE LAVON-Library Club; G.I.S.; Freshman Class Play Crew; Bus Patrolman. THORNTON, CAROLYN LOUISE-G.A.A.; Art Club: Recording Sec.; Drama Club; Pep Club; Gymnastics Club: Pres.; Science Club; Junior Variety Show. TICHENOR, IRWIN LEO, JR.-8th Grade Basketball. TRIMBLE, JAMES WALLACE-8th Grade Basketball; Varsity Track; F.F.A.: Pres., Sec.; Varsity Club; S.C.A.: Rep.; Drama Club; Pep Club; Forensics; Junior Variety Show; Play Crew; F.F.A. Rep. to National Convention; 3rd Place Dairy Team at State Convention. VESS, DONALD GREY-F.F.A. WEAVER, JAMES FRANKLIN-Science Club. WEEKLY, SHARON KAYE-F.H.A.; G.I.S.; S.C.A.; 9th Grade Play; Play Crew; Glee Club; Music I. WELCHER, LINDA DARLENE-G.A.A.; F.H.A.; Science Club; Band. WELLER, ALEXANDER TAYLOR, Ill-Cross Country; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Club; Science Club; F.F.A. Officer. WHISMAN, WILLIE BURTON, JR.-8th Grade Basketball; Track; Varsity Football; Varsity Club; Pep Club; Drama Club; Science Club; Concert Choir. WICHAEL, LINBA-Literary Club; Library Club: Sec.; F.H.A.: Sec.; Forensics: Sec.; N.H.S.: V. Pres.; Glee Club; Forensics: 2nd Place in District; Girl’s State. WILLIAMS, LINDA MARGARETTE—G.A.A.: Council; Varsity Cheerleader; F.T.A.; Science Club; Pep Club; Spanish Club: Forensics: V. Pres.; Library Club: V. Pres.; Black and Gold Staff; Freshman Class Sec.; Concert Choir. WILSON, CLAUDIE ANN-8th Grade Rep.; Forensics; Pep Club; Golden Quill Staff: Poetry Editor; Office Personnel; Band. 143 WIMER, WILLIAM RICHARD-8th Grade Basketball; 8th Grade Track, J.V. Baseball; V.I.C.A.; Mechanical Drawing Award; Science Lair Award. WISE, HUBERT CHARLES-J.V., Varsity Eootball; 8th Grade Basketball; Track; Shock Wave Leader; Varsity Club: Treas., Pres., Pep Club: Pres.; S.C.A.; F.F.A.: Executive Committee; Junior Class V. Pres.; Concert Choir. WITHERS, DOROTHY DELL-G.A.A.; J.V. Cheerleader; F.T.A.; Pep Club; F.H.A.: Federation Parliamentarian; S C.A.: Sec.; GoMcn Quill: Editor-In-Chief; Concert Choir; Junior Variety Show. WOOD, FRED ALLEN-8th Grade, J.V. Basketball; J.V. Track; Science Club. WOODS, GENEVA-G.A.A.; Science Club; Music I. WOODS, JEANETTE-G.A.A.; Science Club; Drama Club: Stag Crew; Music I; Junior Variety Show. YANKEY, LENNIS FAYE-F.H.A.; Literary Club; Golden Qui Staff; Library Club. YOUELL, ROBERT BURDETT JR.-Track; Cross Country Basketball Statistician; Varsity Club; Drama Club; Pep Clut Forensics; S.C.A.; F.F.A.: State, National F.F.A. Band; All-Schoc Play; Band: Pres.; Regional Band. YOUNG, JANE ARNESA—G.A.A.; N.H.S.; Black and Gold: Rep, Editor-In-Chief; Golden Quill; F.T.A.; Pep Club: Treas. Majorette; Band: V. Pres.; Solo Ensemble. ZIMBRO, WENDELL MITCHELL-Concert Choir; Regiona Chorus Delegate. FACULTY DIRECTORY MR- { l AR0LD ARMSTRONG-B.A., Bridgewater College; M Ed., University of Virginia; Physical Education; Guidance. MRS. KATHLEEN F. ARMSTRONG—B.A., Madison College; Art ' Art Club Sponsor. MR. CHARLES E. BELL—B.A., Glenville State College; World Geography; J.V. Basketball Coach; Varsity Baseball Coach; Varsity Club Sponsor. MR. RA MOND V. BOWERS-B.S., East Tennessee State College - Driver Education; J.V. Baseball Coach; Varsity Club Sponsor. MR. GARRY L. BRUCE—B.S., Milligan College; General Business; Economics; Math 8; Track Coach; Varsity Club Sponsor. MRS. ELIZABETH Y. BURROWS—B.S., Madison College; Home Economics; F.H.A. Sponsor. MR THOMAS H. BYERLY-B.S., Bridgewater College; BSCS B lology; Science Club Sponsor, Chairman; Tenth Grade Sponsor. MR. MAURICE M. COLLINS-B.A., Otterbein College; Me¬ chanical Drafting; Industrial Arts; Forensic Boys’ Original Oratory Sponsor; Tenth Grade Sponsor. S ‘ CUPP - B -A., Lenoir Rhyne College; Latin; Math 8, Eighth Grade Sponsor, Chairman; S.C.A. Sponsor. ! ' l R ' { p AN A. EAST-B.A., Radford College; English 9; English 11,.Golden Bison Sponsor: Ninth Grade Sponsor. MR. CLARENCE M. EDDY-B.A., Westminister College- French MR. JOSEPH F. GAMBILL-B.S., Madison College’; M Ed University ot Virginia; U.S. History; World Geography; Book¬ keeping; Eleventh Grade Sponsor, Chairman; Debate Coach MRS. CAROLE M. GILKESON-Bluefield College; Madison College; Teacher Aid. MRS SUE GLOVER-B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College; Algebra I; Algebra and Trigonometry. MISS JANE HAMMOND-B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College; English; Forensic Girls’ Poetry Sponsor; J.V. Cheerleadhm. p R r u ' HGRNE-B.S., Madison College; Home Economics; English 8; F.H.A. Sponsor. MRS. GEORGIANNE M. HULL-B.S., Mary Washington College ot the University ot Virginia; Guidance; Home Economics; F H A Sponsor. MR. JERRY B. JOHNSON-B.A., Emory and Henry College; Special Education; Assistant Football Coach; Varsitv Club Sponsor. MR RAY JONES-B.S., East Tennessee State University; MS Bradley University; Industrial Arts. M.R ' . GILBERT R. KINZIE-B.A., Bridgewater College; M S Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Agriculture; F.F.A. Sponsor MRS. VIRGINIA D. LAYMAN-Secretary. P MR. GILLIAM M. LEWIS-B.A., Lynchburg College; M.Ed University of Virginia; U.S. History; History 8; Sociology. MR. GENE P. LILLY-B.A., Glenville State College; M Ed University of Virginia; Physical Education; Varsity Basketball Coach; Varsity Club Sponsor, Chairman; Track Coach MISS G. ROSAMOND MARCHANT-B.R.E., Gordon College; BD., Gordon College; M.R.E., Andover Newton Seminary Librarian; Library Club Sponsor; Forensic Girls’ Public SDeakin?’ S? M.fh nT RD L - BndgewatercSlS a 9, Math 12; Forensic Boys Poetry Sponsor. MRS. JOYCE J MOODY-B. s ., Radford College; -U.S.. History; English 8; Eighth Grade Sponsor; F.T.A. Sponsor; Varsity Cheerleading Sponsor. y Physics° BERT N M00DY-B ' S -’ University of Virginia; Band; MR BYRON R. MORRIS-B.A., Bridgewater College; M.A. Madison College; Principal. MR. LARRY NEFF-B.A., Bridgewater College; Biology 10; Science 9; Science Club Sponsor; Assistant Track Coach; Cross Country Coach; Varsity Club Sponsor. MRS. CHRISTINE S. ONTIVEROS-B.A., Eastern Mennonite College, Spanish; English 9; Ninth Grade Sponsor; Forensic Spelling Sponsor; Golden Bison Assistant Sponsor. MRS. REBECCA B. PARK-B.S., Madison College; M.S., Madison College; Personal Use Typing; Typing I; Junior Class Sponsor; National Honor Society. MR- THOMAS R. PARK-B.A., Geneva College; M.Ed., University of Virginia; English; Creative English; Masque and Blade Sponsor; Gne A A P sponsor; Varsity Cheerleading Sponsor. MISS MARY E. PITSENBARGER-B.A., Bridgewater College; Guidance; Senior Class Sponsor, Chairman MR- DOUGLAS J. POWELL—B.A., Randolph Macon College; M.A., Wake Forest University; English 12; Advanced Composition; forensic Coordinator; Golden Quill Sponsor; Senior Class Sponsor. = MRS- RAMSEY-B.A., Lynchburg College; Music; Advanced Choral. MR; TARL D. REEVES—B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Agriculture; F.F.A. Sponsor. MRS. LUCILLE SALATIN-B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Indiana University; Physical Education; Ninth Grade vfno S ?L ; G - A - A - Sponsor; Gymnastics Club Sponsor. MRS. KATHERINE SHEETS—Secretary. MR. CALVIN F. SWISHER-B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Algebra I; Geometry; Advanced Math MR. WILLIAM M. SYDNOR—B.A., Lunchburg College; M.Ed. University of Virginia; Assistant Principal; Athletic Director; o.L .A. Sponsor. MR. JOSEPH C. TALIAFERRO-B.A., Bridgewater College; Sponsor 8 ' Science 9; Science Club Sponsor; Eighth Grade MR ' THOMAS TAYLOR-B.A., University of Richmond; English 1U,English 12; • Black and Gold Sponsor; Forensic Boys’ Prose Sponsor. MR JERRY D THOMSPON-B.A., Shephard College; Govem- ment; Varsity Football Coach; Eighth Grade Basketball Coach; Senior Class Sponsor; Varsity Club Sponsor. MRS. RACHEL TILLER-A.A., Lees-McRae Junior College; B A Clemson University; Science 8; Physical Education. u R n g™ S - train UM-B.S., Madison College; U.S. History; World History; Forensic Spelling Sponsor. MR. H. JOSEPH WILLIAMS, JR.-B.A., University of Richmond; Science 9; Chemistry; Science Club Sponsor; Eleventh Grade Sponsor; Forensic boys’ Extemporaneous Speaking Sponsor. M R th ' m E A C T A WILLUMS-B.A., Mary Baldwin College; Sponsor’ A eEra E L° rens i c Girls’ Extemporaneous Speaking MRS. JOAN WADDELL-B.A., University of West Virginia; M A University of West Virginia; English; Tenth Grade Sponsor Chairman. MRS. EDNA R. WADE—B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Math 8; Math 9. Holsinger Lumber Co. Staunton, Virginia 144