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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1976 volume:

The Golden Bison Volume XIV Buffalo Gap High School Swoope, Virginia Table of Contents Athletics 11 Organizations 33 Academics 61 Pre-Freshmen 71 Freshmen 79 Sophomores 89 Juniors 97 Student Life 105 Seniors 115 Community 139 As the day opens the halls are deserted . . . Empty Halls, Unfilled Buses, the Clean Light of a New Day — Perfect Serenity In a tranquil mo¬ ment before the 3:10 bell rings opened bus doors look like sentinels at the curb. Earlier in the day, the morning sun had greeted as¬ cending students. . . . but as school begins, watch out! Yet, Somehow, a Crowd Always Seems to Form INTRODUCTION 3 The “Happening” and the Daily Life No school year is like any other school year. The classes may have the same course head¬ ings and the traditional events may once again be celebrated, but nothing is ever repeated ex¬ actly from the year before. Last year’s juniors catch the fire of school spirit that helps to make them seniors. Imagination adorns the halls as they have never been decorated before. Wayside comes again, but the faces are different; the play is new. Students chat between classes about the latest gossip. Bill Sydnor helps fellow teammate Mike Miller off court. Beginnings marks Homecoming 1975. 4 INTRODUCTION The School Year Was Both Eventful and Routine Bison are im¬ portant people. To the students. Mr. Swisher should have been crowned King Jackass ' 75. Wayside Theater retells the life of Daniel Morgan. Regina Lovegrove, Steve East, Rick Evans, and Phillip Nolley open a girls’ basketball game with the national anthem. INTRODUCTION 5 One Day in the Life of Buffalo Gap High School 6 CANDIDS Glimpses of the Past ASSURANCl . I WISH I WERE A M AN � ' ■ G Bc.iiih - $ treaty P f Mntottortid Court on4 Recrr . � « r mur il th Kfllhlrd Prrtonnrl - - Now you do not Predecessor of the “built-in” kitchen, have to be a man to join the navy. The desk of the late President Wilson preserves a bit of history in our area Today ' s bumper wheat crops would have been welcomed in W.W. I. CANDIDS 7 Everyday Life at BGHS Rally Committee puts together another poster. Students rely on the library for many sources. 8 CANDIDS All Trails Lead to the Office Josten delivers high school rings. Mrs. Layman works hard in the office all day. CANDIDS 9 The Halls Stay Busy Dale Moats, Randy Le- verock, Lavelle Harris and Reggie Woodson clown around in the hall during lunch. Rick Evans and Bob Shelton pass time after school. Pretty legs and all. Bulletin boards show spirit of’76. 10 CANDIDS BUFFALO GAP HIGH HOME OF THE BISON • butt tofts « kH HtTMTl UMR 1975 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE SEPT. 5 FORT DEFIANCE.HOME SEPT. 12 JAMESRIVER............. HOME SEPT. 19 RIVERHEADS...AWAY SEPT. 26 WILSON. AWAY OCT. 3 PARRY McCLUER.HOME OCT. 10 ROCKBRIDGE.....AWAY OCT. 17 STUARTS DRAFT .HOME OCT. 24 NATURAL BRIDGE .. AWAY OCT. 31 V.S.D. 3:00 p.m.). AWAY NOV. 7 BATH COUNTY............ HOME • Homecoming - Game time is 8:00 p.m. 1975- 76 GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL £PT 9 FORT DEFIANCE ... ...HOME EPT 11 STUARTS DRAFT... ...HOME CPT 16 WILSON.. • .AWAY FPT IS NEW CASTLE. .AWAY EPT. 25 WILSON. ..HOME IPT 30 FORT DEFIANCE ... ..AWAY kCT 2 NATURAL BRIDGE.. ...... HOME ICT. 7 BATH COUNTY .... .. HOME «T 9 STUARTS DRAFT... .AWAY CT. 14 PARRY McCLUER .. .HOME CT. 16 ROCKBRIDGE ..... ...: ... HOME CT. 21 V.S.D. .. ..............AWAY CT. 28 HIGHLAND... .HOME CT 28 JAMESRIVER. .AWAY CT 30 RIVERHEADS...... .AWAY 1975-76 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DEC 2 TURNER ASHBY HOME DEC 5 BROADWAY HOME DEC 6 STUARTS DRAFT AWAY DEC. 9 WAYNESBORO HOME DEC 12 WILSON HOME DEC S3 TURNER ASHBY AWAT DEC 16 RIVERHEADS AWAT DEC.19 FORT DCffANCE AWAT m 2 NEWCASTLE KOMf JAN 6 BROADWAY . . . AWA’ JAN. 9 WILSON . . AWA’ JAN.13 FORT DEFIANCE ........ MOMI JAN 16 NATURAL BRIDGE AWA ' JAN m BATH COUNTY. AWA JAN 23 STUARTS DRAFT . . 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CONTRACTORS • INOUSTKM • COMMEtClAl . tNSTITUTiOMAL Mh|MtUM!knitkt«t8«n( M « Mml HUM Tie - 41 IW HU CfatgsrUI - Pheti 997 5765 “The Happy Way To Shop” Riverside Plaza Craigsvitie EdSwortzel Mgr. - Id Parker, Mgr September Brings Another Season of Varsity Football to the Gap The Mighty Bison defense confers with coach Bill Howe during the Gap’s 15-6 win over Rockbridge. Come on Rexrode, break it up! Mike Rexrode (33) and Natural Bridge player meet head on as other Bison come to the rescue. - - ' 60 ' Cheerleaders, players, and coaches look on in disbelief as Natural Bridge stuns the Bison 6-0. First and ten! Rob Byrd (60) and Clifford Sprouse block as the Bison grind out yardage. 12 FOOTBALL CAN D1DS Quarterback Dale Moats leads the Bison defense over the gridiron towards another score. The 1975 Mighty Bison: Row 1 — Phillip Nolley, Mike Rexrode, Keith Henderson, Timmy Marshall, Joe Dickens, Jim Cash, Jeff Vandevander, Jeff Fink, Jeff Wright, Greg Widener, Gene Gutshall. Row 2 — Eddie Hostette r, Steve Propst, Tim Shull, Tommy Eavers, Cletus McCray, Miquel Tate, Rick Reeves, Reggie Woodson, Jeff Wilson. Sam Hunter, Danny Huffer, Danny Lovegrove. Row 3 — Mark Linhoss, Mitch Moore, Forester Wright, Bill Youell, Rob Byrd, Eicky Woodson, Clifford Sprouse, Kenny Hawkins, Danny Johnson, Ricky Powell, Chris Lyle, Bill Sydnor. Not pictured: Tony Schiavone, Dale Moats. Three points for the Bison. Mark Linhoss kicks as Tim Shull (17) holds with a steady hand. BG 14 Fort Defiance 20 BG 0 James River 6 BG 0 Riverheads 18 BG 0 Wilson 38 BG 7 Parry McClure 27 BG 15 Rockbridge 6 BG 19 Stuarts Draft 16 BG 0 Natural Bridge 6 BG 25 VSD 6 BG 0 Bath 13 Dispite 3-7 Season, The Varsity Football Team Is Led by Many Key Players VARSITY FOOTBALL 13 The Men in Charge of the Bison Captain of Varsity Football Bill Sydnor and head coach, Mr. Bill Duke. 14 FOOTBALL Row 1 — Wade Millner, Jeff Smith, Bucky Dunkum. Row 2 — John Eavers, H.L. Wade, Kevin Nolley, Chuck Lemaster, John Temple, Scott Richards, Mark Driver, Gary Bottenfield, Frank Jolly, Kent Shull. Robbie Cash, Kevin Washington, Carroll Zirkle. Row 3 — Scott Kelley, M.L. Driver, Doug Rexrode, Rusty Fink, J.W. Back, Timmy Woodson, Russell Maddox, Andy Morris, Randy Powell, Phil Staubus, David Hunter, Billy Goodman. The Baby Bison Prove Their Power With An Impressive 6-1 Season The Baby Bison offense led by quaterback Wade Millner are on the attack against Wilson. The Junior Varsity defense traps a Wilson ball carrier on route to a 6-0 stomping of the Green Hornets. The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders cheer their team on to another victory as. the team waits for the BG 16 Fort Defiance 0 BG 0 Riverheads 28 BG 6 Wilson 0 BG 40 VSD 12 BG 22 Stuarts Draft 8 BG 14 Turner Ashby 6 BG 20 Natural Bridge 8 JV FOOTBALL 15 g . • «% J wfjiiiifiiji IT w Pp£$g i 19 K V . m p W), mi 0f% TO jaSHr Row 1 — Pam Gum, David Lawhorne, Ken Miller, Joe Williams Row 2 — Bob Shelton, Olen Siron, Rick Evans, Danny Johnson Row 3 — Wade Woolfrey, Kevin McAndrew, Robert Cassidy, Steve Graham Over Hill and Dale — Cross Country Danny Johnson won the State Cross Country Meet — a 3 mile . e. He is the first one from this area to win in the State Meet. Coach Neff knows his cross-country tactics— run! run! run! 16 CROSSCOUNTRY i Eicky Woodson plays defensively. Squeecy Blackwell just “shot two.” Johnny Vaughn gets a shot past 25. Shoot Two! Shoot Two! Shoot Two! Girls Played With a Lot of Heart Row 1 — Pam Gum, Julie Ashby, Sandy Reeves. Row 2 — Velma Clifton, Randy Leverock, Kathy Corbin, Jackie Ralston, Teresa Wenger. Row 3 — Betty Burke, Sharon Michael. Doris Gabbert, Lois Griffin, Annette Nance, Alice Masincup. Sr is Gabbert reaches the j fprn ts nt tB geltlie T i p oRb 11 ; IRLS’ BASKETBALL BG 32 Fort Defiance 68 BG 24 Stuarts Draft 41 BG 45 Wilson 58 BG 28 New Castle 23 BG 32 Wilson 40 BG 55 Fort Defiance 63 BG 37 Natural Bridge 40 BG 40 Bath Co. 42 BG 27 Stuarts Draft 45 BG 56 Parry McCluer 40 BG 50 Rockbridge 45 BG 45 VSD 19 BG 32 Flighland 34 BG 34 James River 32 BG 21 Riverheads 44 BG 38 Rockbridge 36 BG 38 Fort Defiance 58 Coaches Newman and Peduto instruct their girls during the game. Girls get into a huddle before the game begins to wish each other luck. J.V. Girls Stronger as the Season Progressed Row 1 — Robin Smiley, Dana Showker, Roxie Colvin, Connie Vaughn, Patty Carter, Jan Ralston. Row 2 — Loretta Salatin, Chris Masincup, Sue Powers, Mitzi Meeks, Cindy Smith, Diana Roberts. Patty Carter scrambles for the ball. Chris Masincup takes a foul shot. BG 17 Fort Defiance 31 BG 16 Stuarts Draft 22 BG 27 Wilson 12 BG 19 Wilson 12 BG 10 Fort Defiance 20 BG 32 Natural Bridge 7 BG 22 Bath Co. 6 BG 16 Stuarts Draft 24 BG 32 Parry McClure 6 BG 16 Highland 9 BG 20 James River 13 BG 19 Riverheads 18 Our Gap girls struggle to keep possession of the ball. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 19 Gap Grabs Regional Berth Row 1 — Head Coach Ernie Landes, Assistant Coach Charlie Bell. Row 2 — Tim Shull, Reggie Woodson, Eddie Blackwell, Eicky Woodson, Bill Sydnor, Dale Moats, Freddie Griffin, Mark Altizer, Danny Johnson, Jeff Wilson, David Kier, Manager Randy Lam. Guarded closely, Mark Altizer tries to pass the ball. BG Visitors 58 Turner Ashby 81 56 Broadway 53 57 Stuarts Draft 53 54 Waynesboro 70 74 Wilson 73 41 Turner Ashby 76 72 Riverheads 59 42 Fort Defiance 51 67 New Castle 47 52 Broadway 41 58 Wilson 83 18 Fort Defiance 14 59 Natural Bridge 58 79 Bath County 35 57 Stuarts Draft 48 41 Parry McClure 54 52 Rockbridge 51 84 Highland County 46 63 James River 62 56 Riverheads 48 20 VARSITY BASKETBALL J.V.’s Won 15 of 20 Games Row 1 — Keith Sheffer, Randy Woods, Jeff Smith, Wade Milner, Mike Rexrode, David Carpenter. Row 2 — Donnie Meeks, J.W. Back, Randal Cassidy, Timmy Woodson, Miquel Tate, Johnny Vaughn, Jeff Terry. BG Visitors 44 Turner Ashby 62 56 Broadway 38 46 Stuarts Draft 50 63 Waynesboro 46 39 Wilson 37 47 Turner Ashby 60 48 Riverheads 31 59 Fort Defiance 48 64 New Castle 29 58 Broadway 51 45 Wilson 44 43 Fort Defiance 30 35 Natural Bridge 29 50 Bath County 45 41 Stuarts Draft 45 39 Parry McClure 44 53 Rockbridge 31 55 Highland County 46 59 James River 57 57 Riverheads 39 Keith Sheffer practices Coach Charlie Bell shooting. J.V. BASKETBALL 21 Eighth Graders Learn the Game Row 1 — Dwain Plotner, Scott Richards, Randy Sheffer, David Fitzgerald, David Lawhorn, Franklin Strother, David Knott. Row 2— Mark Heltzel, Eddie Michael, Mike Rexrode, Charlie Wilson, Gerald Good, David Hunter, Ricky Crosby, Troy Wade. David Knott pauses on his way to practice. Eddie Michael relaxes between basket¬ ball practices. Mr. Frank Swisher 22 8th GRADE BASKETBALL Seniors Form Nucleus of Varsity Team Chuck Miller, Danny Huffer, Steve Morris, Jesse Smiley, Clifford Sprouse, Coach Lineweaver, Tony Schiavone, Timmy Buz¬ zard. Varsity Baseball Schedule ' 76 April 2 Rockbridge Away April 6 Bath County Home April 9 Stuarts Draft Away April 13 Riverheads Home April 16 New Castle Away April 20 James River Home April 23 Fort Defiance Away April 27 Wilson Away April 30 Rockbridge Home May 4 Parry McCluer Home May 7 Natural Bridge Home May 11 Highland Away May 14 Bath County Away Coach Dave Lineweaver VARSITY BASEBALL 23 J.V.’s Practice for a New Season Bucky Dunkum —catcher, Jeff Terry — batter, M.L. Driver—pitcher, practice after school. J.V. Baseball ’76 April 6 Turner Ashby Away April 8 Turner Ashby Home April 20 Lee High Away April 22 Wilson Home April 26 Stuarts Draft Away April 29 Rockbridge Home May 3 Riverheads Away May 6 James River Home May 10 Fort Defiance Away With several returning players for the 1976 season, Coach Simpkins has high hopes for a successful J.V. Baseball campaign. Strong pitching is expected from M.L. Driver and Jeff Terry with offensive power supplied by Terry and catcher Bucky Dunkum. A number of 8th graders are expected to add new ability and enthusiasm for the coming season. All Games At 4:00 24 J.V. BASEBALL School Record Breakers Row 1 — Danny Johnson, Olen Siron, Bob Shelton, Kenny Hawkins, Mike Rexrode, Mike Terry, Gary Toles, Jerome Williams. Row 2 — Eicky Woodson, Freddie Griffin, Wade Woolfrey, Bill Sydnor, Dale Moats, Greg Widener, Ernie Argenbright, Roy Strother, Johnny Vaughn, Joe Williams. Eicky Woodson ran the 100 yard dash in 10.0 seconds, tieing with Johnny Fridely. Also, he ran the 220 yard dash in 22.7 seconds and the 440 yard dash in 5 1.8 seconds. He set a new dis¬ trict record in the high jump with 6 ' 2Vi . Danny Johnson ran the 2 Freddie Griffin triple jumped 42’ 1”. mile run in 9:52.8. VARSITY TRACK 25 Girls’ Track Relies on Depth Row 1 — Rhonda Lovegrove, Vanessa Arehart, Jane Lam, Betty Burke, Ellen Roberts, Lisa Jackson, Pam Gum, Patty Carter. Row 2 — Sandy Reeves, Debbie Sellers, Annette Nance, Loretta Salatin, Alice Masincup, Kathy Chapman, Sharon Conner, Mitzi Doyle. Row 3 — Susan Michael, Cathy Corbin, Debbie Strother, Sharon Michael, Toni Hoy, Wilma Lawhorn, Teresa Simmons, Linda Fulk, Diana Roberts. Row 4 — Peggy Simmons, Jan Ralston, Sandra Cash, Patty Conner, Debbie Lam, Kim Vandevender, Sylvia Sprowl, Teresa Botkin. District A-H D, Strother 1 st-Long Jump lst-Discus 2nd-100 yd. Dash A. Masincup 2nd-High Jump State Group A D. Strother 1 st-Long Jump 2nd-Discus Region C D. Strother 1 st-Long Jump 2nd-Discus 3rd-100 yd. Dash Alice Masincup, Teresa Simmons, and Dawn Strother are outstanding girls in track. Dawn Stro- t h e r sets school record in the long jump. 26 GIRLS’TRACK Girls’ Track Set Records in ’75 Row 1 — Susan Simmons, Lisa Bartenslager, Stephanie Horn, Cindy Conner, Tammy Wright, Peggy Byrd. Row 2 — Audrey Strother, Peggy Halterman, Minday Murphy, Roxie Colvin, Fonda Braxton, Sherrv Cash. Row 3 — Melody Cupp, Chris Masincup, Barbara Hoover, Dana Ford, Deena Graves, Terry Smith, Dana Showker, Milinda Botkin. Row 4 — Robin Smiley, Francine Hall, Debbie Marcum, Cathy Moyers, Joy Rathburn, Amy Andrus, Jane Knight. Row 5 — Rose Williams, Pam Mohn. Coaches Elaine Newman and Teresa Peduto. Shot 35’ 8 ' a” Jeanne Reeves Discus 100’ 7” Dawn Strother High Jump 4’ 9” Alice Masincup Long Jump 17’ 2” Dawn Strother Hurdles 13.5 Sharon Conner, Diana Roberts 440 Run 64.4 Alice Masincup 220 Dash 28.6 Sharon Conner 100 yd. Dash 11.7 Dawn Strother 880 yd. Relay 2:06.4 Mitzi Doyle, Liz Collins, Tanny Sprouse, Debbie Sellers 880 medley Relay 2:03.9 Sharon Conner, Mitzi Doyle, Pam Gum, Alice Masincup Mile Relay 5:01.6 Diana Roberts, Jeanne Reeves, Sue Powers, Je nnifer Lovegrove GIRLS’TRACK 27 Gap Molds Golfers for the Future Row 1 — Brian Hermanson, Mike Miller, Mark Linhoss. Row 2 — Jeff Cale, Phillip Nolley, Timmy Shull. Row 3 — Mark Al- tizer, Coach Landes, Bill Youell. Coaches Greg McGee and Ernie Landes give a prematch talk to their returning All-District performers, Mike Miller and Mark Linhoss. 28 GOLF Gymnasts Strive for Perfect Balance m Row 1 — Stepha¬ nie Horn, Sidenia Surratt, Teresa Wenger, and Dana Ford. Row 2 — Nancy Crosby, Siobhan Gregson, Rose Williams, and Sylvia Sprowl. Mrs. Salatin demonstrates techniques for the gymnastics team. Siobhan Gregson reaches for the sky. Uneven parallel bars become a challenge for Nancy Crosby, Stephanie Horn, and Dana Ford. Teresa Wenger practices regularly. Practice and Team Work for Perfection Front — Gracie Armstrong. Back — Jennifer Lovegrove, Tammy Wright, Kim Vandevander, Cindy Grogg, Kathy Hewitt, Patti Conner, Cindy Conner. J.V. Cheerleaders Patti Conner, Cindy Conner, Tammy Wright, Kathy Hewitt, Gracie Armstrong, Cindy Grogg, and Kim Van¬ devander get a snack during an afternoon practice session. 30 CHEERLEADERS Hope Wood, Dawn Strother, and Kathy Vaughn work on a rou¬ tine. After School, a Gym Is Wherever You Make It Front — Mitzi Doyle. Back — Mary Mabie, Hope Wood, Kathy Vaughn, Sandy Smith, Tanny Sprouse, Dawn Strother, Nancy Smith. CHEERLEADERS 31 Teachers Show Sportsmanship? £0U_ta 1 rsf “Be |6me,r6Dm sf ln i 3rdl 4 ' ft j 5+ I urch land-) 4-8 th (ptk -irsf 2taL Frfft S xt % • 40 ?•• 4a- ' S’-47 8-‘47 r-4ji £jf ' j y ■ 0:4 0-47 : -f L 11-41 a ; 4 Jl U-42 ig.no a.-43. - ino a 5 - I O • IS £: 10 J:IS ' 3 no scfl pFft F Hfl M rt.s. S iejnce. s.fl.e. )r+ s.o.o.fl- i-a+� n vL The Responsibility of Government SCA Officers: Tony Schiavone, President; Donna Clem, Vice-President; Rhonda Bartley, Secretary; Mary Mabie, Treasurer; Julie Bartley, Reporter; Pam Gum, Historian. Not Pictured; Nancy Smith, Sergeant At-Arms. Row 1 —Terry Kanagy, Roxy Colvin, Patty Carter, Rhonda Bartley, Susan McAndrew, Sherry Cash, Janice Michael, Donna Clem, Julie Hopkins, Joey McLain, Timmy Malcolm. Row 2 — Jeff Hise, Julie Bartley, Cathy Moyers, Lynne Wright, Linda Stacy, Jennifer Lovegrove, Ellen Roberts, Cindy Sprowl, Pa m Gum. Row 3 — Laurie Emmett, Shelly Campbell, Kim Gravely, Vanessa Johnson, Cindy Sprouse, Marie Simmons, Toni Hoy, Sue Powers, Barbara Huffer, Howard Marcum, Jeff Smith. Row 4 — Cecil Moats, Lois Griffin, J. Lou McCrory, Rose Williams, Patty Armstrong, Janice Stogdale, Tony Schiavone, Dawn Strother, Velma Clifton, Mary Mabie. Not Pictured; Nancy Smith. The S.C.A., Student Cooperative Association, is a governing body of students elected yearly by all the students at the Gap. In addition to the major offices, delegates from every homeroom are a part of the S.C.A., so the students’ wishes can certainly be known and acted on. Aside from their major project of homecoming, the group participated in a variety of activities this year, including management of the student parking lot, giving a Thanksgiving assembly, and donating canned goods to the Salvation Army at Christmas. 34 SCA Row 1 — Joey McLain, Kathy Hanger, Dwain Plotner, Timmy Malcolm. Bill Dudley, Mike Dudley, Donna Greene. Row 2 — Laurie Chapman, Dana Critz, Patty Carter, Loretta Salatin, Diana Roberts, Julie Bartley, Carolyn Wilkins. Row 3 — Randy Powell, Joy Rathburn, Mary Lawson, Jeff Wright, Pam Michael, Marie Simmons, Donna Fridley, Wendy Cook, Beverly Davis. Officers — Rick Dudley, President; Joey McLain, Vice-President; Donna Greene, Secretary; Kathy Hanger, Treasurer. A collage in the student lounge done by an Art Club at the Gap a few years ago shows the variety of clubs at the Gap. The Art Club can always illustrate an idea more uniquely than anybody else, it seems. ART 35 Fostering Creativity Students in Quill and Scroll are dis¬ tinctive in their performance in jour¬ nalism. They must be at least in their junior year and have a 3.0 grade average. These and other students as well produce six issues of The Black and Gold each year. The newspaper staff has a cafeteria room to work in this year — the first time they have had more than an English classroom to house the mess any production en¬ tails, the cutting, pasting, and lay¬ outs. Front — Donna Clem, Jackie Ralston. Back — Lois Green, Tony Schiavone, Linda Green. Getting Out the News Tony Schiayone, Linda Green, Kathy Lyle, Lois Green, Donna Clem, Ricky Botkin, Jackie Ralston, Donna Roberts, Martha Evans,Tena Simmons, Dana Johnson. 36 NEWSPAPER Forensics — Perfecting Verbal Skills Row 1 — Eric Bowen, Jeff Keys, Jeanie Liggett, Rick Reeves, Teddy Huffer, Tony Schiavone, Mike Miller, Leroy Fitzgerald. Row 2 — Kevin McAndrew, Jane Lam, Loretta Salatin, Julie East, Cathy Moyers, Salvatore Acquaviva, Danny Knott. Row 3 — Holly Miller, Patsy Griffin, Rhonda Lovegrove, Tena Simmons, Emmett Heltzel, Will Dickerman, Bob Shelton. Row 4 —- Dale Moats, Dianna Roberts, Sue Powers, Cindy Smith, Lisa Jackson, Carol Lemaster. Eddie Campbell, Dianna Roberts, Mike Marshall, Holly Miller, Julie East, Evelyn Combs, and Kelly Chapman. FORENSICS 37 FFA — A Club on the Move Officers — David Hewitt, Vice-President; Steve Huffer, President; Kevin McAndrew, Treasurer; Curtis Shinaberry, Secretary; Kenneth Cox, Sentinel; Teddy Huffer, Reporter. Row 1 — Randy Lam, Mike Marshall, Steve Gilmer, Tommy Masincup, Tammy Bartley, Mike Sheets, Lydia Snyder, Fonda Rawley. Row 2 — Bob Shelton, Linda Fulk, Keith Sheffer, Mark Driver, Danny Kline, Sue Powers, Fred Graham, Jeff Garber, Roger Coon. Row 3 — David Rawley, Marty Harris, Carol Yankey, Arthur Simmons, Doug Fifer, Jeff Bennett, Jeff Terry, Sam Hunter, Chris Simmons, Mike Harlow, Carl Botkin, M.L. Driver. Row 4 — Eddie Holland, Kelley Chapman, Ricky Reeves, Sammy Liggett, Ray Cox, J.W. Back, Jimmy Brown, Timmy Rankin, Marty Sheets, Roy Strother, Jody Altizer, Harvey O ' Neil, John Robertson, Kent Clifton. Row 5 — Billy Webb, David Gordon, Robert Smiley, Steve Jack, Don Miller, Phil Rathburn, Carlton Summons, Alan Downs, Jesse Smiley, Forester Wright, Rusty Fink, Gary Welcher, Jeffrey Burke, Rusty Lambert. 38 FFA Greenhands — First Year FFA Members Row 1 — Timmy Malcolm, Mark Cook, Ray Clifton, Tod Horn, Randy Sheffer, Joe Huffer, Rick Miller, Doug Gordon, Ricky Crosby. Row 2 — Roger Shiflet, Jimmy Hunter, Larry Sprouse. Winston Whitecotton, John Sheffer, David Lawhorn, Herbert Simpson, Tony Alphin, Clarence Gum. Row 3 — Doug Shull, Tommy Cook, Bill Chestnut, Doug Rexrode, Gerald Good, Gary Bottenfield, Chris Botkin, Billy Martin, Howard Desper, Robert Gordon. Row 4 — Gary King, Richard Helmick, Robert Huffer, Ronnie Britt, Cindy Hosaflook, Judy Sheets, Kenny Miller, Mark Simmons, Tommy Humphries, William Revercomb, Cam Powell, Karl Kiracofe, Steve Byrd, John Temple, Joe Stuples. Sammy Liggett wears a jacket often seen around the school. The F.F.A. has many activities for individuals and the entire group. As a result of the State F.F.A. Convention, Teddy Huffer won a trip to Michigan State University to attend a Cooperative seminar; brother Steve Huffer went to a National Leadership Training Conference in Washington, D.C.; and David Hewitt, Kevin McAndrew, and Curtis Shinaberry went to the state confer¬ ence on leadership. The entire club’s efforts went to make their major fund-raising projects a success, selling 1300 cases of fruit and 2000 cans of Aggie Nuts. This year’s spring banquet was at¬ tended by Buffalo Gap alumnus Harry Crosby, the State F.F.A. Sentinel. FFA 39 F.H.A. Has Spring Fashion Show Row 1 — Laura Murphy, Janice Michael, Wanda Howdyshell, Lois Green, Diane Minter, Annette Nance, Nancy Smith, Tanny Sprouse, Sandy Smith. Row 2 — Patty Armstrong, Pam Gum, Cindy Sprouse, Donna Karr, Sandy Lam, Mildred Carter, Betty Burke, Pam Almarode, Cindy Sprowl. Row 3 — Linda Green, Rhonda Bartley, Pat Simmons, Rosa Howdyshell, Connie Huffman, Evelyn Combs, Jeanie Liggett, Tena Simmons, Sylvia Losh. Row 4 — Karen Snyder, Alicia Strickler, Connie Grogg, Vanessa Arehart, Doris Riley, Lynne Wright, Stephanie Smiley, Teresa Maybush. Row 5 — Norma Balson, Randy Leverock, Patsy Fink, Debbie Sellers, Toni Hoy, Kim Gregory, Julie Bartley. Row 1 — Kim Wallace, Trisha Cox, Debbie Crummett, Laurie Carrol, Laurie Sipe, Sandra Bayne. Row 2 — Janette Shuey, Cathy Armstrong, Kim Vandevender, Hope Knight, Jan Rawley, Amy Andrus, Michelle Stokes. Row 3 — Dianna Vess, Donna Surratt, Annette Marshall, Edith Gordon, Lorena Burress. Row 4 — Faith Hildebrand, Jane Knight, Lisa Michael, Susan McAndrew, Patty Carter, Susan Simmons, Tammy Shiflett, Barbara Huffer. Officers— Row 1 — Patty Armstrong, Treasurer; Laura Murphy, Song Leader; Diane Minter, Chaplin; Pam Gum, Historian; Annette Nance, Parliamentarian. Row 2 — Janice Michael, Reporter; Lois Green, 1st Vice-President; Linda Green, President; Rhonda Bartley, 2nd Vice-President; Wanda Howdyshell, Secretary. 40 FHA Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Driver wear period costumes. The afternoon session begins. Mrs. Dennis Gum demonstrates hand weaving. F.H.A. Hosts County Meeting “A Past to Hold — A Future to Mold,” the theme of the County F.H.A meeting held in November, was carried out in special features displayed in the library. Approximately 500 girls wound their way among the craftsmen and artifacts depicting aspects of our national heritage. In addition, guest speakers Mr. Paul Hirschbiel and Mr. John Stewart spoke about out Bicentennial and about folklore, respectively. Bison Band Rattles the Rafters During Pep Rallies Bison Band Members: Row 1 — Stephanie Horn; Julie East; Mildred Carter; Jackie Ralston; Jane Lamb; Peggy Simmons; Tammy Shiflett; Ellen Roberts; Row 2 — Kelley Chapman; Bob Shelton; Gracie Armstrong; Vickie Stark; Lisa Sandy; Kim Watts; Steve East; Donna Greene; Mark Heltzel; Row 3 — H.L. Wade; Glen Lemasney; Jim Sweet; Jeffery Sponaugle; Danny Rutledge; Sue Powers; Jan Ralston; Wayne Cowles; Randall Cassidy. Row 4 — Ben Shuey; Donnie Meeks; Holly Miller; Leroy Fitzgerald; Debbie Cale; Mary Mabie; Tim Shull; Kent Shull. Row 5 — Rhonda Lovegrove; Rob Byrd; Betty Burke; Tena Simmons; Brenda Foster; Sandy Simmons; Fonda Braxton; Regina Vines; Keith Ramsey. Row 6 — Kathy Hewitt; Lynne Wright; Jennifer Lovegrove; Nina Showker; Teresa Wenger; Sharon Mickael; Cindy Teegarden; Dale Moats; Phil Nolley. Row 7 — Diana Roberts; Linda Fulk; Cindy Smith; Vanessa Arehart; David Carpenter; Rick Evans; Connie Miller, Keith Head; Mark Teegarden. Row 8 — Patty Carter; Susan Simmons; Jeanie Liggett; Rick Reeves; Regina Lovegrove; David Walker; Jeff Keys. Band Officers: Row 1 —Jackie Ralston, Vice-President; Teresa Wenger, President; Regina Lovegrove, Secretary; Jeanie Liggett, Librarian; Jennifer Lovegrove, Drum Majorette. Row 2 — Steve East. Uniform Chairman; Donna Greene, Treasurer; Tena Simmons, Librarian; Phil Nolley, Sergeant-at-Arms; Jeff Keys, Equipment Chairman. Not pictured: Cindy Smith, Reporter; Jerome Williams, Historian. 42 BISON BAND Flag Squad Holds Banners High 9 - U k ■■ t4- ■■ I tf r . 4 ii� r ' _ iniii :: %: JMf fh Hi fte m Row 1 — Mildred Carter, Jackie Ralston. Row 2 — Ellen Roberts, Peggy Simmons, Jane Lamb. Row 3 — Tammy Shiflett, Julie East, Stephanie Horn. A contributing member to harmony. The band sends out shock waves as pep rallies begin. BISON BAND 43 Reserve Band Lifted Holiday Spirits with Their Carols in the Christmas Concert Row 1 — Debbie Crummett, Nancy Puffenbarger, Sandra Terry, Courtney Gardener, Terry Smith, Rose Williams, Laurie Chapman. Row 2 — Laurie Emmett, Robyn Smiley, Chris Masincup, Mylinda Botkin, Penny Varner, Faith Hildabrand, Debbie Martin. Row 3 — Carl Cox, Darrell Hayes, Dennis Sprouse, David Hanger, Karl Kiracofe, John Sweet, Wesley Teegarden, Cam Powell. Row 4 — Chip Surratt, Rick Miller, Doug Gordon, Rick Jefferson, Steve Byrd. Row 5 — Lisa Young, Lisa Bartenslager, Teresa Berry, Cindy Hosaflook. Reserve band members look forward to the time when they can be a part of the Bison Band. One of the “fun things they can then do is go on the band bus whenever they want to join the pep band at away football games. EMERGENCY DOOR S.A.E. Observes American Education Week -L 1 Officers— Mary Mabie, President; Mitzi Doyle, Vice-President; Pam Gum, Secretary; Martha Evans, Reporter; Jeanie Liggett, Chaplain; Heather Keen, Historian; Dawn Strother, Sergeant-At-Arms. ’ | pj MB m mM Sm W . , J IB M fcv; jnNj lg w j HR; . iSh- . A Row 1 — Julie Bartley, Kim Gregory, Carolyn Wilkins, Cindy Sprowl. Row 2 — Terry Bennett, Terry Crocket, Mitzi Doyle, Pam Gum, Jeanie Liggett, Alicia Strickler, Karen Synder. Row 3 — Kim Vandevender, Peggy Halterman, Malissa Murphy, Dawn Strother, Mary Mabie, Donna Karr, Cindy Sprouse, Curtis Shinaberry, Ellen Roberts, Vanessa Johnson. Row 4 — Joe Nuckoles, Walter Davenport, Steve Huffer, Heather Keen, Janice Stogdale, Barbara Crosby, Debbie Cale, Joy Rathburn, Donna Greene, Martha Evans. S.A.E. 45 SODA Fosters Good Attitudes Row 1 —Teresa Wenger, Mildred Carter, Jackie Ralston, Donna Clem, Pam Gum. Row 2 — Patty Armstrong, Terry Bennett, Mitzi Doyle, Mark Altizer, Jennifer Lovegrove, Teresa Simmons. Row 3 — Dale Moats, Mark McAndrew, Gracie Armstrong, Richard Evans, Jeanie Liggett, Phillip Nolley, Nancy Smith, Barbara Crosby, David Walker. Row 4 — Steve C ash, Bill Youell, Heather Keen, Cindy Smith, Mary Mabie, Tim Shull, Janice Michael, Linda Green, Teddy Huffer, Rodney Bussard. Row 5 — Steve Lawhorn, Rob Byrd, Lois Green, Bill Sydnor, Tena Simmons, Steve Huffer, Wade Woolfrey, Angie Croft, Jeff Rawley, David Hewitt, Kevin McAndrew, Emmett Heltzel. SODA student Emmett Heltzel prepares for his next SODA meeting. Sandra Smith and Phillip Nolley stroll to class. 46 SODA Drama Club Worked Hard on Fall Production Front— Betsy Larner, Sue Powers, Julie East. Row 1 — Cathy Moyers, Nina Showker, Loretta Salatin, Joy Rathburn, Nancy Crosby, Melinda Botkin, Kathy Hewitt, Shelton Beverly, Wesley Laudermilk, David Hanger. Row 2 — Carol Yankey, Keith Watts, Kevin McAndrew, Mike Miller, Tony Schiavone, Debbie Michael, Fonda Rawley, Anna Ralston, Walter Davenport, Mark McAndrew, Billy Martin. Officers — Mike Miller, President; Melissa Cash, Vice- President; Becci Harmon, Secretary; Teresa Simmons, Treasurer; Sue Powers, Reporter. Rose (Sue Powers) tosses out Lady Babbie in Meet Me in St. Louis. Mr. Smith’s (Mike Miller) children plead with him to stay in St. Louis. Hey Cisco, It’s the Spanish Club Officers — Wanda Howdyshell, President; Nancy Smith, Vice-President; Terry Bennett, Secretary; Mike Miller, Treasurer; Ricky Botkin, Sergeant-At-Arms; Steve Lawhorn, Chaplain. Front Row — Loretta Salatin, Salvatore Acquaviva, Rhonda Clifton, Gena Smiley, Susan Hewitt, Karen Smiley, Gail Cobb, Lydia Snyder, Pennye Sipe, Cindy Sprowl, Pam Almarode, Barbara Crosby, Mary Lawson, Donna Clem, Jeff Wright, Janice Stogdale, Ricky Botkin, Mike Miller, Debbie Michael, Carol Yankey, Cindy Smith. Tena Simmons, Rosa Howdyshell, Connie Huffman, Debbie Sellers, Dottie Sprouse, Wilma Lawhorn, Angie Croft, Terry Bennett, Heather Keen, Jackie Ralston. Back Row — Ben Surratt, David Walker, Doug Trimble, Hubie Grim, Bruce Wood, Malissa Murphy, Jay Ralston, Tammie Bartley, Kathy Chapman, James Burress, Joe Nuckoles, Sandra Hiner, Julie Bartley, Mark McAndrew, Nancy Smith, Mark Linhoss, Jeff Rawley, Steve Lawhorn, Linda Colvin, Cathy Moyers, Wanda Howdyshell, Brenda Foster, Debbie Cale, Martha Evans, Donna Karr, Mark Altizer. The Spanish Club listened to speakers who were students attending local military academies and Mary Baldwin College and were originally from foreign Spanish-speaking countries. They talked about their lives and the similarities and differences between our country and theirs. They also listened to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clem. The Clems worked in the Peace Corp and lived in Brazil for nearly two years. They told the club of their life and ex¬ periences there. 48 SPANISH Club Sees Rome through Slides. Row 1 — Lorie Sipe, Nancy Crosby, Sandy Reeves, Sandra Smith, Holly Miller, Doris Riley, Sandy Lam, Donna Roberts. Row 2 — Lenora Martin, Tim Shull, Regina Lovegrove, Martha Cline, Teresa Clinedinst, Will Dickerman, Chuck Lemaster. Row 3 — Danny Rutledge, Rob Byrd, Jimmie Sheets, Curtis Shinaberry, Rodney Bussard, Jeff Ray, Mike Marshall. Row 4 — Paul Blakely, Steve Brown, Peggy Halterman, Nancy Mortimer, Evelyn Combs, Eddie Campbell, and Emmett Heltzel. Sandy Lam, President; Doris Riley, Secretary; Teresa Clinedinst, Treasurer; Rodney Bussard, Reporter ' ; (not pictured) Janice Michael, Vice-President. SPANISH 49 Concert Choir Performs at Area Churches Row 1 -— Dottie Sprouse, Teresa Clinedinst, Linda Stacy, Susan Michael, Sharon Kier, Susan Hewitt, Cheryl Spradlin, Evelyn Combs, Connie Huffman, Patsy Griffin. Teresa Botkin, Robin Lovegrove, Tanny Sprouse, Sharon Conner, Debbie Crummett, Carol Lemaster, Row 2 — Laura Murphy, Melissa Meeks, Barbara Huffer, Mary Overcash, Rhonda Clifton, Robbie Cash, Kevin Nolley, Sonney Bayne, Ricky Strickler, Sam Liggett, Donna Lotts, Sandy Cash, Cindy Sprouse, Tammy Wright, Laurie Carrol. Row 3 — Martha Cline, Audrey Gayhart, Robin Herring, Sherry Cash, Peggy Byrd, Jay Ralston, Randy Powell, Walter Daven¬ port, Jed Shaner, Joe Dickens, Irving Whetsel, Salvatore Acquaviva, Dana Griffin, Patty Armstrong, Anna Ralston, Sylvia Sprowl. Row 4 — Kathy Hewitt, Beverley Turner, Nina Showker, Cathy Robertson, Steve Cash, John Staubus, David Green, Eicky Woodson, Danny Johnson, Reggie Woodson, Mike Rowe, Roger Huffman, Mike Green, Steve Lawhorne, J. Lou McCrory, Sharon Michael, Kathy Newman, Nancy Mortimer, Pam Cox. Not Pictured; Lavinia Lawhorne, Mary Gough, Debbie Derrow, and Brenda Wolfe. Choir Officers: Row 1 — Steve Cash, Vice- President; Susan He¬ witt, Reporter; Martha Cline, Secretary and Accompanist; Dottie Sprouse, Historian; Carol Lemaster, Trea¬ surer; John Staubus, President. Row 2 — Mike Green, Podium Manager; Kathy He¬ witt, Accompanist; Donna Lotts, Li¬ brarian; Tanny Sprouse, Robe Chairman; David Green, Podium Manag¬ er. The concert choir often performs at school as¬ semblies. 50 CONCERT CHOIR Music Groups Often Perform Row 1 — Cyndy Rhea, Tammy Going, Micheil Stokes, Cindy Campbell, Laurie Mongol, Kathy Wilkins, Lisa Landes, Dale Lamb, Kevin Buffer, Phil Staubus, Wesley Laudermilk, Karen Jack, Cathy Armstrong, Nancy Gough, Row 2 — Susan Sprouse, Keith Sprouse, Cindy Davis, Marie Davis, Syliva Sprouse, Teresa Baker, Bonnie Sprouse, Crystal Sprouse, Glinda McCutchone, Lisa Hall, Janette Shuey, Susan Ferry. Row 3 — Debbie Argenbright, Alice Rickman, Deena Graves, Dana Ford, Gena Smiley, Pamela Anderson, Lisa Lavender, Lois Carter, Cindy Gum, Amy Andrus, Sandra Bayne, Jan Riley, Pam Campbell. Row 4 —Janice Bus- sard, Joyce Wilcher, Shelby Campbell, Vickie Campbell, Sondra Rose, Francine Hall, Jackie Strother, Teresa Moats, Ladonna Simmons, Cheryl Knapp, Lorena Burress, Sherry Huffer. Row 5 — William Oscar, Kenny Knight, Rose Ervine, Linda Colvin, Barbara Knight, Kathy Lam, Danford Gayhart, Wade Marshall, Frank Strother, Julius Cross. Row 1 — Becci Harmon, Alicia Strickler, Kim Wandless, Dorothy Sprouse, Cindy Sprowl, Donna Colvin, Brenda Foster. Row 2 — Janice Stogdale, Martha Cline, Melissa Cash, Wendy Cook, Vanessa Johnson, Donna Terry, Debbie Lam. Row 3 — Rodney Bussard, Curtis Shinaberry, Joe Nuckoles, Tim Bussard, David Rawley, Ruth Woodson, Hope Wood. Row 4 — Steve Cash, John Staubus, Mark Teegarden, Jeff Garber, Steve Lawhorne, Angie Croft, Nancy Smith. Not Pictured: Keith Watts. Officers Row 1 — Steve Lawhorne, President; Donna Terry, Vice- President; Wendy Cook, Secretary; Melissa Cash, Treasurer. Row 2 — Curtis Shinaberry, Reporter; Martha Cline, Janice Stogdale, Ac¬ companists; Tim Bussard, Jeff Garber, Podium Managers. MUSIC 51 Varsity Club Hopes to Purchase a New Scoreboard Row 1 —Greg Widener, Jennifer Lovegrove, Dawn Strother, Mitzi Doyle, Mary Mabie, Phillip Nolley, Eicky Woodson. Row 2 — Joe Dickens, Reggie Woodson, Dale Moats, Mark Linhoss, Danny Johnson, Diana Roberts, Julie Ashby. Row 3 — Rick Evans, Tommy Evans, Eddie Shinaberry, Mike Green, Forester Wright, Steve Propst, Timmy Marshall. Row 4 — Mike Terry, Jeff Van- devender, Chris Lyle, Ricky Powell, Danny Huffer, Jeff Wilson, Ernie Argenbright, Lisa Jackson, Pam Gum. Row 5 — Sharon Michael, Rob Byrd, Bill Youell, Danny Lovegrove, Mitch Moore, Cletus McCray, Wade Woolffey, Jesse Smiley, Alice Masincup. Row 6 — Olen Siron, Joe Williams, Kevin McAndrew, Bill Sydnor, Timmy Shull, Tony Schiavone, Mike Rexrode, Keith Hen¬ derson, Jim Cash, Sharon Conner, Jeff Cale. Officers — Bill Sydnor, President; Eicky Woodson, Vice-President; Tim Shull, Secretary; Eddie Shina¬ berry, Treasurer— Reporter; Lisa Jackson, Historian. Title IX Brings Girls into Varsity Club Dale Moats, a Varsity Club member, arrives at school. Chris Lyle and Timmy Shull collect money for King Jackass. Mr. Sydnor pulls Eddie Hostetter off his donkey. Fa, My V ( f?7r 60 ?m. ’bufPMA S«F Gym lOoMOM Faculty Vs.V « ,ty Ctua • “acuity V . Vamitv Ccu8 I AOwawcc tioctj r jms ] J oa j VARSITY 53 Club Projects Go to Spring Fair Science Club — Row 1 — Doug Snyder, Teresa Simmons, Donna Clem, Ricky Botkin, Kathy Corbin, Randy Leverock, Teresa Maybush, Penny Morris. Row 2 — Sue Powers, Gena Smiley, Linda Fulk, Steve East, Toni Hoy, Siobhan Gregson, Olen Siron, Jerome Williams. Row 3 — Mark Linhoss, Rhonda Lovegrove, Lynne Wright, Curtis Shinaberry, Kevin Nolley, Mark Altizer, Phillip Nolley, Jay Ralston, Joe Williams. Row 4 — Lydia Huffer, Cindy Howdyshell, Donna Roberts, Sharon Michael, Regina Lovegrove, Nona Hosaflook, Carlton Simmons, Jeff Ray, Kevin McAndrew. Row 5 — Bill Mortimer, Glen Lemasney, Charles Plotner, Lisa Bartenslager, Stephanie Horn, Nancy Mortimer, Ted Huffer, Rick Evans, Jeff Keys, David Brown. Wade Woolffey, President; Donna Clem, Vice President; Ricky Botkin, Treasurer; Teresa Simmons, Reporter; Mark Linhoss, Ser- geant-at-arms. (Not Pictured, Jeanie Liggett, Secretary.) 54 SCIENCE NHS Gives Annual Scholarship NHS — Patty Armstrong, Tena Simmons, Terry Bennett, Sandy Lam, Cindy Knott, Wanda Howdyshell, Malissa Cash, Teresa Wenger, Nancy Smith, Mike Miller, Steve Huffer, Bill Sydnor, Jeanie Liggett, Kenny Cox, Tim Shull, Mary Mabie, Lois Green, Janice Michael, Linda Green, Rodney Bussard. Standing — Rhonda Bartley, Janice Stogdale, Holly Miller, and Pam Gum. Mike Miller, President; Tim Shull, Vice Pres¬ ident; Sandy Lam, Sec¬ retary; Wanda How¬ dyshell, Treasurer. Nine juniors are inducted into NHS. Parents, teachers, and students socialize after the NHS induction assembly. N.H.S. 55 6th Man Hits Gap The pep rally helps to get the team up for a big Dale Moats, spurred on by the 6th Man, goes for the ball, game. Students sit in the 6th Man section to help cheer on the team in a pre-season game. 56 6th MAN The Rally Club = Enthusiasm Plus Posters Gap ' s team. boast of basketball Rally Committee — Row 1 — Lisa Michael, Nancy Puffenbarger, Wanda Howdyshell, Regina Love- grove. Row 2 — Sandra Terry, Janice Michael, Lois Green, Rhonda Love- grove, Sandy Lam, Linda Green, Martha Evans. RALLY COMMITTEE 57 Yearbook Staff Focuses on ’76 Teddy Huffer, Dana Johnson, Donna Lotts, Tena Simmons, Will Dickerman, Patty Armstrong, Steve East, Donna Greene, Mike Miller, Jackie Ralston, Jeff Keys. Jackie Ralston selects pic¬ tures for a yearbook page. Donna Greene shows the ed¬ itor how to work ... in¬ stead of goofing off. vdyton MiMOKIZt scripts!! Tena Simmons proofreads the yearbook in its earliest stages. Editor Mike Miller gets distracted easily by the camera. 58 YEARBOOK Memories ■ 1 S, The buses wait pa¬ tiently for school to let out. H.L. Wade and Wade Milner cross paths in the hall. Students talk away the time Can you identify this locker? The Printed Word Is Important Art students express their feeling toward the Bicentennial by making flag designs. It takes two to tango. fehrmr-j fit - ■ ' ' TJeme Q ess ' 5e m - PloSIC- UJH’i Or % z ao CouPk The library offers a 150 ' 4 variety of new books. What lies behind the mystery door ? rUfJSS.® SC««iS r% .L K v- ’ THf HUIfff « Vance Packard Hermann M(WN j L ar— j B . , - - 1. HI VI M.. IM..M j 1 J r . ' -...rt., V The People Who Keep Things Running SUMMER SCHOOL DROP IN — Mr. Sydnor spent his entire summer working at the Gap, with the excep¬ tion of a vacation with his family. The summer months at BGHS are very busy ones-completing all school records; dealing with attendance, school and cafeteria finances, book count, general inventory; cleaning up the building, and determining student and teacher schedules. As the instruc¬ tional leader of the school, Mr. Sydnor is responsible for the school ' s curricu¬ lum and its entire program, be it good, bad, successful, or unsuccessful. As for the student body he thinks that our present students are the very best. B.A., Lynchburg College; M. Ed., U. Va.; Principal Mr. Sydnor Mr. Taliaferro Mr. McGee SCHEDULES, LOCKERS, REPAIRS— Mr. Taliaferro ' s responsi¬ bilities are many and varied, ranging from textbook requisitions to being in charge of school transportation. Aside from his school life, he is an avid camper and fisherman and has been known to catch his limit of trout soon after dawn. B.A., Bridgewater College; M.Ed., U. Va., Asst. Principal TRAVELING MAN — Mr. McGee ' s major responsibilities at BGHS are attendance, athletics, and working with Mr. Sydnor and Mr. Taliaferro on student conduct. He has lived in seven states, and attended twelve different high schools before graduating from Northside H.S. in Roanoke. “Students today question what they are learning,’’ says Mr. McGee. “When I was in school, we accepted the material and worried about the best way to enjoy school and have fun!” B.S., VPI and SU; M.S., Virginia State College; Athletic Director GOOD STUDENTS— Mrs. Sheets thinks the Gap is made up of a group of good students and teachers. She has always been interested in office work. Her idea of effective learning is to pay attention in class and work to the best of one’s ability. On the Bicentennial being a celebration of 200 years for our country, a country of freedom, she says, “Let’s keep it that way.” Secretary BALANCING THE BOOKS — Mrs. Layman is in charge of keeping the school’s financial books and doing regular office work. She is a twelve month employee, getting three weeks of vacation. Her hobbies include crocheting, knitting, and sewing. To her, the Bicentennial means the biggest and greatest birthday celebration that she will ever be a part of. Secretary LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE — Mrs. Ware visited Busch Gardens over last summer, and she enjoys reading and baking. She thinks the best way for a person to learn is by reading and getting day-to-day experience. If she had a million dollars, she would buy a nice home, travel, and send the kids to college. Librarian ' s Assistant Mrs. Sheets Mrs. Layman Mrs. Ware Mrs. Glover NEW MEXICO NURSE — Mrs. Glover, our school nurse who comes from New Mexico, works at three high schools. She finds the kids very friendly and cooperative and enjoys the genuine atmosphere of concern and hospi¬ tality at BGHS. 62 ADMINISTRATION “Making Students’ Lives Mean Something . . .” KNOWS HER STUFF — Mrs. Ailer has always enjoyed art, but did not decide to teach it until her senior year in college. She works at her store “Stuff’ most evenings after school. A BGHS graduate herself, she likes the students here at the Gap and feels a strong loyalty to our school. B.S., Madison College; Art, Art Club, Spelling Forensics INTO THE CELEBRATION — With one million dollars, Mr. Armstrong says he would be able to go into politics, but without the million, he can still work on committees concerned with our Bicentennial, which he is doing. In addition to that, his time outside of counseling here at school is taken up with farming, and he likes to travel. To him the most distasteful things at BGHS are dirty restrooms or a messy cafeteria. B.A., Bridgewater College; M.A., U.Va., Guidance, Visual Aids PINNING DOWN A PROBLEM — Disliking the geograph¬ ical problems students have with living so far away that they have difficulty participating in night activities, Mrs. Armstrong says, “I think this also prevents some from feeling like BGHS belongs to them.” With a million dollars, she says, “I ' d buy a farm with a mountain stream, swimming pool, and about two or three guest houses, and furnish one room entirely with an¬ tiques.” B.A., Bridgewater College; M.A., Madison College; Art The people who dedicate their lives to opening minds and making students’ lives mean something and everything, are commonly known as teachers and administrators. They ac¬ complish this through the classroom and outside activities, which include coaching athletics, forensics, tutoring students, directing plays, and sponsoring clubs. These dedicated people give many hours of their own, unpaid time to allow students an opportunity to express themselves and develop their talents. Perhaps they cherish the dream that someone to whom they gave their time will become a famous musician or actress, a great orator, or break a world record in track or another sport. But the dream they must cherish the most is the hope that they have made a student’s life richer and more meaningful than it otherwise would have been. Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Armstrong Mr. Bell LOVE THAT HOBBY — Mr. Bane is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, and went to Pan American Univer¬ sity in Edinburg, Texas. He is a member of the Va. Army Na¬ tional Guard and is “electrified” by the Bicentennial celebra¬ tions. Eating strawberry shortcake, he says, is a favorite hobby. B.S., Pan American University; History “AMOST HEAVEN“— Mr. Bell has lived in West Virginia and says about it, “Is there any other state?” He likes the friendliness of the students at the Gap, but dislikes the lack of activities for the majority of the students here. He enjoys sports, hunting, fishing, hiking, and cooking. When asked what he would do with a million dollars, he replied, “Live it away. A.B., Glenville State College; M.S., Madison College; World Georgraphy, U.S. History THE AIR SMELLS GOOD — Mrs. Brant, a relatively new teacher at BGHS, says she was interested in teaching math basically due to the fact that her father is a C.P.A. She enjoys the country atmosphere of this area and the informality of the students. A “hands on experience, she says, is the best way to learn. B.A., Mary Baldwin College; Certification, Emory and Henry College, Junior Class Sponsor Mr. Bane Mrs. Brant FACULTY 63 Teachers Hear Much About Standards of Quality REALLY BIG PROBLEMS — “Rip- off ' are the two words Mr. Bruce uses to describe our nation’s Bicentennial. He has lived in Illinois and Tennessee and says if he were given one million tax-free dollars he would have the same problems he has now—only on a larger scale. Some of his hobbies include reading, hunting, and camping. B.S., Milligan College; M.Ed., Madison; General Business, Economics SUMMER WORK — Mrs. Burrows spent five days of last su mmer at the State Conference for Home Econom¬ ics Teachers at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. She believes that there is no one way to learn. She says, “It takes reading, deep involvement, and first hand experi¬ ence, if possible.” B.S., Madison College; Home Economics, FHA and Sophomore Class Sponsor J ACK-OF-ALL-HOBBIES —- Mrs. Cook, an English teacher, enjoys many hobbies and uses them to occupy her time. She likes teaching partly because it helps her see things from a young person’s point of view. Last summer she attended graduate school at U.V.A. B.S., Appalachian State University; NHS Sponsor LIVING VICARIOUSLY — Coming from Danville, Mrs. Draper has traveled through much of the U.S. and has made two trips to Europe. She thinks English is exciting because one can read about people and places, experiencing many things he never could other¬ wise. Camping, hiking, cooking, and traveling are among her pas¬ times. B.A., Bridgewater College; English, S.C.A., Forensics, Soph¬ omore Class Sponsor 1950’s MUSIC LOVER — Mr. Duke has lived in Roanoke and chose the field of teaching due to the encouragement of his high school coach. Outside of coaching, he enjoys fishing and listening to music of the ' 50 ' s. Mr. Duke says of the Bicentennial, “It’s tremendous that we have the heritage that we can be proud of. We must now continue to be proud of what we have done in the past. ” B.A., Bridgewater College; Drivers Training, Varsity Football Head Coach HEY, MOM — Mrs. East, the one mother in our English depart¬ ment, is easy-going and is everybody’s friend. She keeps busy being a wife, homemaker, and devoted teacher. She is glad to see that classes are doing Bicentennial projects for ' 75-76. B.A., Radford College; Junior Class, Forensics Sponsor HORSES TO HOT FUDGE SUNDAES— Mrs. Ela ine Almarode (not pictured), a teacher of 8th and 11th grade English, is native to this area, coming from Stuarts Draft. Having got her B.S. degree in English from Radford College, she now coaches the plays given at the Gap, in addition to her teaching. Outside of her school responsi¬ bilities, Mrs. Almarode enjoys ceramics, fudge, horseback riding and reading. In fact, with a million dollars she says she would buy horses, dogs, hot fudge sundaes, and she would travel abroad. She sees the Bicentennial as unique for its giving us the opportunity to review the past, correct our mistakes, and set new goals. Mr. Bruce Mrs. Burrows Mrs. Cook Mrs. Draper Mr. Duke Mrs. East The S.A.E. Helped to Observe American Education Week with an All School Assembly 64 FACULTY Title IX Expands the Women’s Sports Program Miss Fitz Mr. Gambill Miss Gochenour Mrs. Ham Miss Hammond Mrs. Horne PLANNING AHEAD — Miss Fitz spent last summer taking an educa¬ tional television course and visiting her parents who had moved from Richmond to Boston. She feels that students now are more polite and try harder than ever. Thinking ahead, she says if given a million dollars she would deposit it and live on the inter¬ est. B.S., Madison College, Debate MR. GAMBILL OF THE VALLEY PLAYERS — Mr. Gambill, world cul¬ ture and bookkeeping teacher, used to spend a lot of time working with the Valley Players, doing work backstage and having several roles in various plays. He is working with the Drama Club this year, putting his theatrical experience to work for the Gap. A vet¬ eran, Mr. Gambill traveled overseas in several different countries. B.S.,Ma¬ dison College; M.Ed., U.Va.; Book¬ keeping, World Geography, Typing ALOHA! — A Hawaiian trip was on last summer ' s agenda for Miss Gochenour — then home again for a summer school session in com¬ munications. Her pet dislikes include grading papers and the flies in her room. Madison College, B.A. English, Newspaper, SAE, Sophomore Class and Forensics Sponsor. NOT IN IT FOR THE MONEY — “I always liked mathematics and the challenge of getting figures to bal¬ ance,” says Mrs. Ham. She says that in order for a student to really learn, he must be interested and if he is not in¬ terested, he should take the initiative to ask the teacher for extra help. If she had a million dollars, Mrs. Ham says she would not stop teaching because she really enjoys it. B.A., Madison College, Math, Cheerleaders, Rally Committee. NO INTERRUPTIONS PLEASE — Mr. Howe Mrs. Hull ANTIQUARY — Mrs. Hull, a guidance coun¬ selor, collects antiques and sews as pastimes. Last summer Mrs. Hull spent most of her time playing with her daughter, Patra, and she caught up on her house work. B.S., Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia; M.S., Madison College; Home Economics, Guidance, FHA. Mr. Wise MOTORCYCLIST — Mr. Wise, one of our math teachers, says that his favorite hobby is motorcycles. As to choosing his field, in his freshman year in college, his math teacher wanted him to “stick with” mathematics. He says one of the favorite things he likes about this school is the faculty, and says if he had a million dollars, the one thing he would do is worry. B.S., Madison College; Junior Class and Drama Sponsor Our dedicated senior English teacher has come all the way from South Carolina to teach at BGHS and very much dislikes interruptions of class. Those aside, Miss Hammond enjoys the relationship between the teachers and students in our school. B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., Madison; English 12, Advanced Com¬ position, Forensics. EAST COAST TRAVELER — Mrs. Horne was reared in Harrisonburg, and 4-H influenced her to teach Home Economics. Her hobbies include mo¬ torbike riding, camping, hiking, and, of course, sewing. Most of her travels have been on the Eastern Coast. Madison College, B.S., Home Eco¬ nomics, FHA, Junior Class, Young Homemakers of Virginia. REMODELER? — Mr. Howe spent last summer remodeling his basement. He lived in Radford, Virginia, for twenty-one years and has done some traveling. The thing he most dislikes about BGHS is the losing attitude the non¬ participating kids have. William and Mary Col¬ lege, Michigan College, B.S., Health and P.E., Eighth grade Sponsor, Asst. Football Coach. FACULTY 65 BACKWOODS CARPENTER — A Tennessee native, Mr. Jones taught in Miami, Florida, and even in Ethiopia. Mr. Jones likes wood working, me¬ chanical drawing, and tinkering. Over the summer, he worked on his home in Churchville. B.S., East Tennessee State University; M.S., Bradley Uni¬ versity; Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing PLAYGROUND WORKER— Miss Kesner helped redesign the play¬ grounds at local elementary schools last summer. She had always lived in Churchville, attended Buffalo Gap herself, and feels that students at Buffalo Gap need better school spirit. Her hobbies are sewing and making craft projects. In order to learn she feels a person must first want to learn. B.S., Longwood College; Dramatics, Flag Squad Sponsor BIOLOGIC BACKPACKER — Mrs. Killingsworth, originally from Ala¬ bama and now our resident biology in¬ structor, enjoys hiking and camping. She spent many anxious hours outside of school last year planning her August 2nd wedding. B.A., Mary Baldwin College; Biology KEYBOARD EXPERT — Miss Kiracofe, because she had as interest in business and wanted to teach, com¬ bined the two in choosing to teach typing. Her pastimes include partici¬ pating in sports and playing the piano, as well as working on her Master ' s degree— lots of fun! B.S., Madison College; Typing, Cheerleading Sponsor, Rally Committee Sponsor UP FOR TWO — Mr. Landes says he knew that he wanted to coach basket¬ ball by the time he was a junior in high school. His main interest is his wife and young son Jason. In reference to the Bicentennial, he says he is more sentimental than excited, appreciating this country for what it has been, is, and will be. B.A., Emory and Henry College; M.Ed., U.Va., Boys Physical Education, Varsity Basketball and Golf Sponsor HE ' S A STUDENT TOO — Mr. Lineweaver spent this past summer in school, working toward his Master ' s. Though he dislikes the attitudes of some students, he likes working with people and enjoys all sports. B.A., William and Mary College; Math, Sponsor of J.V. Football and Varsity Baseball Bicentennial Ideas . . . Mr. Jones Miss Kesner Mrs. Killingsworth Miss Kiracofe Mr.Landes Mr. Lineweaver WELL TRAVELED — Mr. Link has lived in Texas, Germany, and Nigeria and has traveled in about twenty-five states and seventeen foreign countries. Although he has been to many dif¬ ferent places, he likes the Gap best for its beautiful location, rural setting, and people. He teaches shop because he likes to work with his hands. His hobbies are photography and bird watching. Mr. Link finds the Bicenten¬ nial an excellent opportunity to re¬ study our history and reexamine our values in light of that history. B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Agri¬ culture Education, and Industrial Arts Mr. Link Mrs.Mahoney Mrs. McClain EXPLOITING A TALENT — Mrs. Mahoney, who came from Kentucky and lived in Raleigh while in graduate school, says she chose to teach English and Latin because language is one of the few things she has an aptitude for. The best way to learn, she believes, is to write out what one is trying to understand. B.A., Morehead State University; M.A., North Carolina State Uni¬ versity; English, Latin I and Latin II, Latin and Yearbook Sponsor DOES NOT WANT TO BE BORED — Mrs. McClain, our Spanish teacher, says that al¬ though the Bicentennial is a great occasion, she feels that it should not be stressed to the point of our becoming bored with it. She likes Buffalo Gap because it is similar to the school that she attended. She says that she likes rural schools like ours better than city schools. However, she dislikes the lack of school spirit, as do many other teachers. This summer she completed work on her Masters degree and vacationed in Mexico. B.A., Longwood College; M.A., U.Va., Spanish; Sponsor Spanish Club and Yearbook 66 FACULTY Fill the Classrooms TAKING STOCK — Mrs. McElwee enjoys reading, playing tennis, and being our li brarian. Over the summer she worked in the library and attended concerts. She was on a buying spree at the beginning of the year, adding two thousand books to the library. B.S., Madison College, MLS, George Peabody College for Teachers; Librar¬ ian, Forensics Sponsor HAY BALING DOC — Dr. Miller, the chemistry and physics teacher at BGHS, has other interests besides teaching chemistry, his favorite pas¬ time being hay baling. He has traveled in England, Denmark and Germany. Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Universi¬ ty of Pennsylvania; B.S., in Chemical Engineering, Lafayette College; Chemistry “READ ANYTHING, READ EV¬ ERYTHING” — This is what Mr. Moody believes a person should do to learn. He is a twelve month employee of Augusta County Schools, his work consisting of working with individual and group lessons, conducting band practices, and planning for parades. His reaction to the Bicentennial is, “Great — I’m having a ball with the various musical events concerning it!” B.S., University of Virginia; M.A., Madison College; Instrumental Music ENTHUSIASM — Mr. Neff, who worked hard at taking it easy last summer, enjoys teaching and being outdoors. Believing in living life to its fullest, he has traveled widely in the U.S., has been to South America, and says if he had a million tax-free dollars, he would spend it. B.A., Brid¬ gewater College; M.A.T., Arizona State, Mt. Lake Biological Station — U.Va.; Science; Track and Cross Country Coach, Science Club Sponsor MINERAL TRAYS AND STREAM TABLES — All students who have had 9th grade Earth Science know Miss Newman very well. These students will also remember her min¬ eral trays and her stream. Miss Newman considers them the best part of the school! Miss Newman feels that doing, listening, and concen¬ trating are the best ways of learning. B.S., Madison College; Earth Science; Girls Basketball Coach MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING — Contemplating having a million dollars, Miss Peduto says, “It is sad the value that people put on money. To me, everyone has something much more valuable than money to give and receive if each would just realize it.” Two hobbies she enjoys are tennis and bike riding. B.S., Radford College; Physical Education 8,9,; Girls Cross Country, Track and Girls ' Basketball Coach, Varsity Club A TEACHERS INFLUENCE COUNTS — Mrs. Ramsey likes teaching music and being in a field where she can influence the attitudes of young people. Music figures largely in her after achool time too, as she directs in her church and participates in musical groups. B.A., Lynchburg College; Music; Concert Choir, Buffalo Songsters Mrs. McElwee Dr. Miller . Moody Mr. Neff Miss Newman Miss Peduto Miss Pitsensbarger Miss Potter Mrs. Ramsey RECORDS, RECORDS, RECORDS — Miss Pitsenbarger is employed at the school for eleven months and has four weeks ' vacation time. Over the summer she works on scheduling the students, talking to new students and their parents, averaging the seniors’ grades for their years here, and checking the student records and sending out manu¬ scripts. Outside of school, she enjoys sewing, crocheting, knitting and gar¬ dening. B.A., Bridgewater College; M.S., Madison College; Guidance Director GETTING THE SPIRIT — One of the things Miss Potter likes about Buffalo Gap is the personal interest showed by the the adminstration, fac¬ ulty, and students for each other. Disliking the prevailing lack of con¬ fidence students have in their athletic teams, their school, and themselves, she says “BGHS has the facilities; it has the students; but without student spirit, it doesn ' t have anything.” B.S., Longwood College; SCA, 9th Grade Sponsor FACULTY 67 Educators Stress Individualized Instruction FARMING IS HIS LIFE — Mr. Reeves chose the Field he teaches because of his background in agricul¬ ture. and the opportunities available in the field. In his spare time he likes hunting, horseback riding, and being with his family. B.A., Virginia Poly¬ technic Institute and SU; Agriculture; FFA Sponsor EUROPEAN TRAVELER — Mr. Richters has traveled in Germany, Great Britain, and Iceland, and throughout the U.S. He has always had an interest in history, particulary American History. Like most of us at BGHS his favorite hobby is hunting. B.S., University of Maryland; M.A., Madison College; University of Mas¬ sachusetts; University of Georgia; World Geography, Sociology Mr. Reeves Mr. Richters Mrs. Salatin MATH . . . LOGICAL? — Miss Sondrol says that she chose math as her field of work because it was one of her easier subjects and she found the ideas involved very logical. She dislikes the lack of confidence in our school expressed by many of the students and teachers. “We need to think positively and gain that con¬ fidence,” she says. B.S., Madison College; Math; SODA Sponsor “ATHLETIC TOMBOY” — Teaching here since BGHS opened in 1962, Mrs. Salatin was a “tomboy” from a child and always enjoyed physical activity, so it is not unusual that she chose physical education for her career. Mrs. Salatin says, “A serious desire to learn is lacking in a great number of students.” B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Indiana University; Health and Physical Educat ion 9,10; Gymnastics RENAISSANCE MAN — Mr. Simpkins, an English teacher by voca¬ tion, spent last summer painting houses and playing on a softball team. His favorite pastime is playing and coaching sports. B.A., University of Richmond; English; Asst. Varsity Football Coach Mr. Thompson Miss Tolley Mr. Ware BICYCLIST — Miss Tolley, a new teacher at the Gap, believes we need more school spirit, but in the plus column, she likes the friendly atmosphere here. Taking summer courses, playing tennis, bicycling, and reading are among her pastimes. If given one million dollars our “special ed” teacher says she would take a grand shop¬ ping trip on Fifth Avenue. B.S., Madison College; Special Educa¬ tion; Eight Grade Sponsor SPORT FAN — Mr. Thompson feels that the nation’s Bicentennial is great, providing an excellent opportunity to renew our patriotism and love for our country. His favorite pastimes are basketball, softball, fishing, reading newspaper articles, and watching sports on T.V. With a million dollars, Mr. Thompson says that he would take a leave of absence and travel around the world. B.S., Shepherd College; M.A. Madison College; Government; Senior Class Sponsor Mr. Simpkins Miss Sondrol Mr. Swisher MATHEMATICAL GOLFER — Mr. Swisher chose to teach math because he enjoyed it the most of all his sub¬ jects. During the school year he coaches football, basketball and golf. He believes the best way to learn is by doing. B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Insti¬ tute; M.Ed., U. Va.; J.V. Football, 8th Grade Basketball, Varsity Track, Var¬ sity Club Sponsor THE BEST — Mr. Ware, who likes to farm during his spare time as well as to hunt and fish, believes the scholastic program at our school is “excellent.” To keep it that way, he advises that the best way for students to learn is by studying hard. BS., M.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and S.U.; Agriculture FFA Sponsor Keeping the School Running Cooks. Mrs. Dunkum, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Wimer, Mrs. Clifton, Mrs. Sandy, and Mrs. Shaner (not pictured below, Homer Moats.) C.P. Dudley Bobby Harris Danny Griffin COOK AND CUSTODIANS 69 m V WMUr MU A 3? pd t i 1 if li m- ' Bus Drivers. Row 1 —Timmy Bussard, David Rawley. Row 2 — Ricky Gregory, Mike Cox, Dennis Gilmer, Jimmy Powell. Row 3 — Steve Marshall, David Leach, Billy Carter, Robert Casidy, Steve Graham. Students Help Out Kitchen Help. Jeannete Shuey, Susan Sprouse, Sheila Propst, Pam Anderson, Marvin Black, and Julian Cross. 70 BUS DRIVERS AND KITCHEN HELP 1975-76 Pre-Freshmen Class Totals 223 Terrie Ailer Pamela Anderson Amy Andrus Debbie Argenbright Cathy Armstrong Robin Baker Shelton Beverly Sheryl Beverly Chris Bodkin Melinda Botkin Richard Botki n Gary Bottenfield Linda Bottenfield Eric Bowen Ronnie Britt V Steve Brown Eva Burke Melanie Burgandine Lorena Burress Janice Bussard Steve Byrd Cindy Campbell Darlene Campbell Jeffrey Campbell John Campbell Kenny Campbell Pamela Campbell Shelby Campbell Vickie Campbell Lois Carter Laurie Chapman Billy Chestnut Diana Clem Teresa Clemmer Beverly Cline 72 PRE-FRESHMEN The Lunch Line Is So-o-o Long Ray Clifton Tina Clifton Linda Colvin Mark Cook Tommy Cook Larry Conner Carl Cox Dana Critz Nancy Crosby Ricky Crosby Mark Crum Melody Cupp Cindy Davis Monika Davis Howard Desper Teresa Dodd Kim Dove Bill Dudley Laurie Emmett Rose Ervine Amanda Fink Gregg Fitzgerald Dana Ford Courtney Gardner Danford Gayhart Tammy Going Gerald Good Bill Goodman Doug Gordon PRE-FRESHMEN 73 As Eighth Graders Learn Their Way Around Nancy Gough Deena Graves Clarence Gum Cynthia Gum Francine Hall Lisa Hall David Hanger Orville Harper Jackie Harris Sandra Harris Darrell Hayes Elbert Hedrick Richard Helmick Tammy Helmick Mark Heltzel Brian Hermanson Faith Hildebrand Brian Hildebrand Sandy Hinkle Brenda Hogsett Barbara Hoover Todd Horn Cynthia Hosaflook Barbara Huffer Debbie Huffer Denise Huffer Kevin Huffer Joe Huffer Sherry Huffer 74 PRE-FRESHMEN The School Seems Smaller Than the First Day Thomas Humphreys David Hunter Jimmy Hunter Karen Jack Rick Jefferson Robin Jefferson Robert Johnson Terry Kanagy Karl Kiracofe Cheryl Knapp Danny Knapp Harold Knight Jane Knight -t Kenny Knight David Knott Sheldon Knott Dale Lam Kathy Lamb Danny Landes Lisa Landes Carolyn Landrum Barbara Lawhorn David Lawhorn Wesley Laudermilk Lisa Lavender Charles Lemaster Scottie Locklear Glen Lomasney Melinda Long PRE-FRESHMEN 75 Pre-Freshmen Work Off the Required Courses Cynthia Long Russell Maddox Timmy Malcolm Deborah Marcum Howard Marcum Q.Sc C tO ’P ' X yAo ' t v Syce Marshall |Steven Marshall I Waide Marshall Debbie Martin Chris Masincup Susan McAndrew Glenda McCutcheon Jan McMillan Terry McLain Eddie Michael Lisa Michael Kenny Miller Rick Miller Michael Milstead Shirley Mitchell Wanda Mitchell Teresa Moats Laurie Mongold Debbie Morris Cathy Moyers Ricky Mutherspaw William Oscar Mike Piner Charlas Plotner Cam Powell i Sheila Propst Earl Puffengarger Nancy Puffenbarger Karen Putnam Stanley Rankin 76 PRE-FRESHMEN Math, Science, English, Geography Joy Rathburn Jeff Ray William Revercomb Carl Rexrode William Richards Alice Rickman Jan Riley Sondra Rose Steve Sandy Judy Sheets Linda Sheets Helen Sheffer John Sheffer Randy Sheffer Amber Shiflett Brenda Shifflett Gary Shifflett Mike Shifflett Dana Showker Janette Shuey Mark Simmons Herbert Simpson Lorie Sipe George Siple Gena Smiley Robyn Smiley Danny Smith Melody Smith Ronald Smith Teresa Smith Douglas Snyder Robert Snyder Homer Sorrells Jeannette Sorrells Crystal Sprouse PRE-FRESHMEN 77 1980 Sounds Like A Promising Year to The Pre-Freshmen Debbie Sprouse Dennis Sprouse Joe Sprouse Keith Sprouse Larry Sprouse Sylvia Sprouse Doug Rexrode Phil Staubus Constance Stokes Franklin Strother Jackie Strother Joe Stuples Joe Surratt Johnny Sweet Kevin Taliaferro Wesley Teegarden John Temple Sandra Terry Lee Thompson Penelope Varner Diana Vess Troy Wade Kim Watts Joyce Welcher Kathy Wilkins Rose Williams Teresa Williams Debbie Whetzel Winston Whitecotton Charles Wilson Diane Woods Ricky Woods Lisa Young Wayne Young 78 PRE-FRESHMEN Freshmen Are No Longer on the Bottom Arnie Ailer Ronnie Argenbright Darryl Armstrong Mike Avey J.W. Back Karen Baker Teresa Baker Lisa Bartenslager Tammie Bartley Sandra Bayne Sonney Bayne Jeff Bennett Teresa Berry Robert Black Paul Blakely Carl Botkin Kenny Botkin Teresa Botkin Donald Bottenfield Fonda Braxton Edward Burke Jeffery Burke Allison Burleson Roland Bussard Teresa Bussard Peggy Byrd 80 FRESHMEN But They’re a Long Way From the Top i Jw ' i i ' lFf 1 :C I l it! iWI William Cale Eddie Campbell Gary Campbell Rodney Campbell Laurie Carroll Patty Carter Robbie Cash Sandy Cash Sherry Cash David Chandl er Scott Chandler Gail Clark John Clifton Rhonda Clifton Donnie Colvin Joe Colvin Roxy Colvin Cindy Conner Patti Conner Rodger Coon Sharon Cousins Wayne Cowles Patricia Cox Ray Cox Julius Cross Students absent the day before fill out admit slips— anxious to get back into Steve Fitzgerald obviously is not camera shy — their classes. nor any other kind of shy! FRESHMEN 81 1976 Freshmen Were the First to Get Lori Crum Debbie Crummett Laurie Daggy Johnny Davis Mark Driver M.L. Driver Bruce Doyle Mike Dudley Dale Dull Julie East Ralph Eastwood John Eavers Pam Farrar Doug Fifer Rusty Fink Steven Fitzgerald Roxie Fridley Virginia Furr David Gordon Elaine Graham Fred Graham Sheila Graham Siobhan Gregson Standardized Tests 82 FRESHMEN Earth Science Is a Requirement for Freshmen What did you say? This milk surely tastes good. My head hurts! So goes it during a typical lunch period. y - V i f Carl Griffin Dana Griffin Patsy Griffin Star Griffin Peggy Halterman Donna Harlow Teresa Harlow David Harris Marty Harris Robin Herring Susan Hewitt Jeff Hise Eddie Holland Stephanie Horn Nona Hosaflook Diana Hostetter Barbara Huffer Jennifer Huffer Perry Huffer Robert Huffer Ray Jefferson Frank Jolly Scott Kelley Tammy Keldsen Gary Kisamore FRESHMEN 83 Homework . . . Homework . . . and More Homework Hope Knight Randy Lam Debbie Lamb Betsy Larner Terry Lavender Robin Lovegrove Wayne Lumsden Wanda Maddox Daniel Makely Brandon Malcolm Timmy Martin Dennis Marshall Mike Marshall Tommy Marshall Tommy Masincup Ralph Mawyer Randy Mawyer J. Lou McCrory Joey McLain Tina McLain Lynn McWhorter Donnie Meeks Mitzi Meeks Debbie Michael Lora Miller Another morning begins with students getting the benefit of free transportation. 84 FRESHMEN Look on the Brighter Side — Only Three More Years Are freshmen working for a neatness award? Wade Millner Pat Milstead Terry Milstead Terry Milstead Sis Minter Wesley Mitchell Andy Morris Nancy Mortimer Minday Murphy Kevin Nolley Mary Overcash Brenda Pearson Randy Powell Chris Putnam Anna Ralston Jan Ralston Keith Ramsey Tracy Rankin Fonda Rawley Kathy Robertson Sharon Rucker Danny Rutledge Loretta Salatin FRESHMEN 85 Freshmen Feel More at Home Jed Shaner Keith Sheffer Martha Sheffer Mike Sheets Kim Shiflett Tammy Shiflett Ben Shuey Billy Shuey Doug Shull Kent Shull Arthur Simmons Chris Simmons Danny Simmons Sandra Simmons Susan Simmons Gay Smiley Jeff Smith Ronald Snyder Jeffery Sponaugle Cheryl Spradlin Dreama Sprouse Kathy Sprouse Larry Sprouse Susan Sprouse Sylvia Sprowl Nan Staples Ricky Strickler Audrey Strother Cleaston Strother 86 FRESHMEN Freshmen Become More Involved The “halls of ivy” don’t usually look so calm. Freshmen look forward to the time they can take out the Driver ' s Ed. car. ‘Hf Donna Surratt Jim Sweet Cyndi Teegarden Jeff Terry Betty Thompson Kim Vandevander Johnnie Vaughn Danny Vernon Jeannie Vines H.L.Wade Allen Wagner Kimberly Wallace Kevin Washington Billy Webb Karen Welcher Preston Whetzel Mary White Vickie Widner Ronnie Wilkins Jimmy Williams Randy Woods Reuben Wright Tammy Wright Timmy Woodson Carroll Zirkle FRESHMEN 87 Scenes of Freshmen Life Jeff Sponaugle awaits the bell. Students doodle away remaining minutes. Miss Fitz observes her class. 88 FRESHMEN Sophomores Think They Are the Best Vanessa Arehart Gracie Armstrong Charlotte Ashby Julie Ashby Dennis Back Timmy Back Norma Balser Julie Bartley Scott Bartley Marvin Black Tammy Britt James Brown Sam Brown Debbie Brubeck Harry Bussard Rob Byrd Jeff Cale Douglas Campbell Leonard Campbell Mac Campbell David Carpenter Fred Carroll Sandra Cash Randall Casidy Kathy Chapman Kent Clifton Nancy Clinedinst Teresa Clinedinst Andy Coffman Donna Colvin Wanda Colvin Kathy Corbin Barbara Cousins Willie Cousins Pam Cox 90 SOPHOMORES Working on Year Number Three Enjoying English(?) Teresa Clinedinst and Chris Horn assume the front row position for a bit of literature. Tamme Cox Beverly DePreist Debbie Derrow Alan Desper Will Dickerman Cindy Doyle Steve East Eddie Eavers Rick Evans Betty Ervine Jeffrey Fink Patsy Fink Linda Fulk Jeff Garber Audrey Gayhart Steve Gilmer Robert Gordon Jamie Gough Mary Gough Rosalie Graham Rena Graves Kimberly Gregory Darrell Griffin Linda Griffin Cindy Grogg Connie Grogg SOPHOMORES 91 “I Wonder What It’s Like Being a Junior?” Gene Gutshall Kathy Hanger Dale Harris Debra Harris Mike Harris ' Sandra Harris Wanda Harris Kenny Hawkins Keith Head Paul Helmick Emmett Heltzel Keith Henderson Kathy Hewitt Nina Hiner Sandra Hiner Chris Horn Carlyn Howdyshell Cynthia Howdyshell Linda Howdyshell Toni Hoy Lydia Huffer Mary Huffer Teddy Huffer Samuel Hunter Norman Humphreys Melisa Jackson Timmy Jackson Jeff Keys David Kier 92 SOPHOMORES “I Finally Got a Big Locker?” Sharon Kier Earl Kisamore Elizabeth Kisamore Danny Kline Jeff Kincaid Jane Lam Rusty Lambert Lavinia Lawhorne Mary Lawson Carol Lemaster Michael Lemaster Barbara Lessley — . Randy Leverock Sammy Liggett Jennifer Lovegrove Rhonda Lovegrove Sherry Lumsden Cathy Maddox Bruce Malcolm Roger Marshall Timmy Marshall Lenora Martin William Martin Teresa May bush Mark Me Andrew Linda McCray Connie McMillan Mike McMillan Amy Michael SOPHOMORES 93 “Will You Go To Tech Next Year?” Randy Michael Susan Michael Judy Miller Ralph Minter Dale Moats Treva Moats Mitch Moore Penny Morris Annette Nance Kathy Newman Eric Nolley Joe Nuckoles Albert Parady Ray Pitsenbarger Cathy Powell Sue Powers Gary Puckett Julia Puckett Jay Ralston Timmy Rankin William Reed Rick Reeves Mike Rexrode Doris Riley Dianna Roberts Sophomores — In the Middle But not Mediocre i is Ellen Roberts Lisa Sandy Debbie Sellers Phyllis Sellers Jimmie Sheets Marty Sheets Bob Shelton Garland Shifflett Peggy Simmons Sheldon Simmons Olen Siron Janice Smiley Stephanie Smiley Cindy Smith Jennifer Smith Nancy Smith Karen Snyder Bonnie Sprouse Debra Sprouse Margaret Sprouse Marilyn Sprouse David Sprowl Vicki Stark Paul Stabus Johnny Stokes SOPHOMORES 95 Sophomores Like the Sound of ’78 Alicia Strickler Jeff Strickler Ben Surratt Miquel Tate George T eegarden Donna Turner Beverly Turner Alice Turner Kent Watts Shane Waybright Steve Welcher Gary Wilcher Greg Widener Jerome Williams Joseph Williams Jeff Wilson Lynne Wright Jeff Wright Connie Vaughn Kenneth Vaughn Bill Youell Dennis Clemmer has a lot of company around Mr. McGee’s window before the bell rings. 96 SOPHOMORES busuYieh A i X aJLulA, s L nJL AclC ztkZr aj i ' Jt- JL synAuSL. OaIvl vk ,Uajz_s Ai J X, J sch f jJLl Ajl J ijLs JY MVt ■yf LdU - , X a y[ „tu CL l, ---«.-- ylu jt J ULA . Uj s hfjlAAJLSU j rtstyjCt fls ' UsiA. AJA-Sdui jy jtku l ' fuL 7 yu JicL jtTL snuu. A£oCdL4 4 ' ?Z hSL %1+ rnUX Juniors Slave All Year for Money . . . Sal Acquaviva Steven Ailer Pam Almarode Carroll Andrews Ernie Argenbright Phyllis Argenbright Patty Armstrong Barbara Back Kim Back Rhonda Bartley Ricky Botkin Carol Bottenfield Betty Burke Rhonda Bussard Rodney Bussard Ray Byram Debbie Cale James Cale Darrell Campbell Jo Ann Campbell Mike Campbell Jim Cash Melissa Cash 98 JUNIORS Barbecuing Chicken, Making Crafts, Selling Baked Goods, Etc. Steve Cash Allan Cason Kelley Chapman Dennis Clemmer Velma Clifton Martha Cline Gail Cobb Evelyn Combs Tammy Conner Sharon Conner Wendy Cook Penny Coyner Kenneth Cox Terri Crockett Angie Croft Barbara Crosby Allon Cross Tony Curry Brenda Davis Layne Depriest Junior boys emphasize curves to cheerlead for their girls in the Powder-Puff game. JUNIORS 99 Juniors Face College Boards Kathy Vaughn starts to make a run for the goal line, but gets “flagged.” Joe Dickens Allen Downs Mitzi Doyle Kitty Eastwood Brenda Foster Jeffrey Fridley Susan Gordon David Green Teronda Gregory Hubert Grim Pam Gum Molly Gutshall Michael Harlow Becci Harmon Lucy Henderson Mike Hise Jeffrey Hostetter Rosa Howdyshell Dennis Huffer Connie Huffman Rodger Huffman Danny Johnson Vanessa Johnson Patty Jolly Doris Kellison 100 JUNIORS Juniors Order Class Rings Holly Miller looks distracted as band class begins. Mitzi Doyle and Sandra Smith wind their way down the stairs between classes. ri J| i 1 Mary King Phil Knight Daniel Knott Debbie Lamb Brenda Landrum Steve Lawhorne Jean Liggett Paul Loan Frances Losh Sylvia Losh Donna Lotts Danny Lovegrove Regina Lovegrove Chris Lyle JUNIORS 101 Juniors Look Forward to Being Seniors Jeff Lyle Freddie Martin Alice Masincup Cletus McCray Bobby Michael Keith Michael Sharon Michael Wally Michael Holly Miller Linda Milstead Bill Mortimer Dale Murphy Laura Murphy Malissa Murphy Frankie Overcash Debbie Plotner Ricky Powell Steve Propst Robert Ralston Philip Rathburn David Rawley Sandra Reeves Jeff Ritchie 102 JUNIORS Juniors Suffered Defeat in Powder-Puff Football Game Wendell Roberts Donna Robertson John Robertson Junior Rowe Curtis Shinaberry Eddie Shinaberry Harlan Shinaberry Rickie Shinaberry Nina Showker Carlton Simmons Diane Simmons Donna Simmons Pat Simmons Tena Simmons Pennye Sipe Joyce Shelton Karen Smiley Robert Smiley Kathy Smith Sandra Smith Lydia Snyder Daniel Sprouse Dave Sprouse JUNIORS 103 A Majority of N.H.S. Members Are Juniors Bill Mortimer faces another day of school. No bad feelings between juniors and sophomores. Dottie Sprouse Keith Sprouse Ray Sprouse Tanny Sprouse Cindy Sprowl Janice Stogdale Karen Stokes Robert Strother Julie Temple Mike Terry Danny Thompson Gary Toles Doug Trimble Jeff Vandevander Mike Wagner David Walker DiAnna Whetsel Irvin Whetzel Bruce Wood 104 JUNIORS Senior Class Officers. Donna Karr, Treasurer; Carol Griffin, Vice President; Bill Sydnor, President; Hope Wood, Secretary. Class Leaders Prepare for Another Year Junior Class Of¬ ficers. Pam Gum, Secretary; Rhonda Bartley, President; Martha Cline, Trea- surer; Patty Armstrong, Vice President; Diane Simmons, Reporter. Sophomore Class Officers. Ellen Rob¬ erts, Treasurer; Julie Ashby, Vice Pres¬ ident; Dale Moats, President; (not pic¬ tured) Julie Bartley, Secretary. The homecoming court has the floor for a dance beneath a canopy of streamers. Homecoming ’75 Centered Around the Theme “Beginnings” and Involved A Week of “Spirit” Activities Homecoming King and Queen, Forester Wright and Donna Clem. A bulletin board suggests the Home¬ coming theme. students and Rlfl ausic of Nasty Roads, M ECO NT] NO ' I Seniors seem to enjoy the close¬ ness of a slow dance. Joe Grimm, a WHBG dis-jockey, provides the music for the Christmas Dance. Seniors Sponsor Christmas Dance Mark Altizer and Margie Miller seem to like the beat of rock music. Mitzi Doyle and Jim Cash await the events of the Christmas Dance. duii. Couples sway to the slow rythm of romantic music. 108 Sweetheart Princess Rhonda Bartley is escorted by Eddie Shinaberry. 1976 Sweetheart Dance Chris Lyle, Mitzi Doyle, Tim Shull, Mary Mabie, King Eddie Hostetter, and Queen Hope Wood sit this dance out. | Nancy Smith and Mark Altizer enjoy the closeness of the slow dance. The 1976 Sweetheart Court dances to the theme “Feel¬ ings”. David Green es- c o r t s Patty Armstrong, the junior repre¬ sentative. SWEETHEART COURT 8th Kim Clem, Eddie Michael 9th Patti Conner, Andy Morris 10th Jennifer Lovegrove, Mike Rexrode 11th Patty Armstrong, David Green 12th Gaynell Cook, Steve Graham Princess Rhonda Bartley, Prince Eddie Shinaberry Queen Hope Wood, King Eddie Hostetter SWEETHEART DANCE 109 Scenes from Prom of ’75 The Prom Court of’75. Junior representatives enjoy the Prom. Mary Mabie, junior representative, is escorted by Tim Shull. Junior representative Hope Wood is es¬ corted by Eddie Hostetter. Teresa Wooten is crowned queen and Larry Nycum King during the prom, while Senior representatives Donnie Snead and Nancy Brown look on. 110 PROM ' 75 Happenings at the Gap Mike Harlow and Norman Humphreys wait outside the book store. Enjoying a rest before the homeroom bell rings. A bus has just arrived. Joy Rathburn and Mrs. Salatin improvise during Wayside’s visit. CANDIDS 111 Ready . . . Set. . . Go ALARM . . . Also pull down shades, exit quickly, and shiver until you can re¬ turn. Getting ahead of the departing buses is not too unlike the book’s title. Wl r A mmKU m A 4 J y F S y -4jiy Everybody “takes five” during a band class. M iss Sondrol looks pensive, but Lynne Wright seems to be more conscious of the camera than the problem. 112 CANDIDS 1975 Regional Championships RItfinonch Skateworld Jackie Ralston Wade Woolfrey Merits of BGHS Students Hope Wood Jackie Ralston won acclaim as runner-up in the Southeastern Regional Skating Championships. Wade Woolfrey and Hope Wood were honored by being named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students, he in athletics and she in music. Hope also was this year’s State FBLA treasurer. Other BGHS students too won various distinctions, some in sports, some in the Governor’s School, and others in Who’s Who. They all add to the prestige of the school. STUDENT LIFE 113 Different Faces of Buffalo Gap ■ Our school in a pano rama. Fans are reminded to uphold a school policy. Tanny Sprouse and Cindy Grogg meet Ernie The most elegant room of the school is the home-ec. living room. Argenbright at his locker. CANDIDS 114 St We Go from Here — to Where? Terry Bennett looks surprised to see the camera eye on her as she finishes a paper. 116 SENIORS Curtis Ailer Mark Altizer Darrell Argenbright The Senior Year — Responsibilities and Fun What should 1 do tonight? Donna Greene looks torn between the Seventeen and the textbooks. Peggy Burke Terry Bennett Eddie Blackwell David Brown t Patty Armentrout Tina Armstrong Brenda Banks SENIORS 117 A Hard Day’s Work Brenda Bums James Burress Tim Bussard Billy Carter Mildred Carter 118 SENIORS Remember the Hours Spent? Carl Casady Donna Clem Gaynell Cook Robert Cassidy Ann Conner Michael Cox M iss Hammond is known for keeping her seniors busy — Gail Cobb, your turn will come next year! SENIORS 119 Seniors Belong with a Sense of Security The class of ’76 finally has reached senior status and it can now look back upon a typical five-year high school career. Most things the seniors take with them on the long hard journey reflect back on their high school years as being the greatest years they have had. Friends will con¬ tinue to be friends. Even though each departs in separate ways, each will always remain a part of and hold pleasant memories of their years at Buffalo Gap. Memories of the School Year Beverly Davis An annual senior project is the Christmas Dance. Linda Dowdy Barbara Downey SENIORS 121 IBBWII Seniors Remain on Top Bill Sydnor, a towering senior, walks to class. Richard Edwards James Emmett Donna Fridley Doris Gabbert Martha Evans Donna Fitzgerald 122 SENIORS Seniors Are Powerful Linda Green Steve Graham Seniors “ham” it up Larry Garber Dennis Gilmer Joyce Graham SENIORS 123 Seniors Look Forward to College Or the World of Work Where ' s the Ball? Benny Gregory •4 • • !� ■, A Rick Gregory Lois Green Mike Green Donna Greene 124 SENIORS We Have the Mighty, Mighty Seniors on Our Side Carol Griffin Freddie Griffin Lois Griffin Dennis Harlow Becky Harris Frances Harris Lisa Harris SENIORS 125 Seniors Measure for Their Caps and Gowns Judith Hazlett David Hewitt Julie Hopkins Eddie Hostetler Danny Huffer Carol Howdyshell Wanda Howdyshell 126 SENIORS Seniors Are No. 1 Steve Huffer Steve Humhrey Velma Humphreys Steve Jack Tenna Jackson Donna Karr Heather Keen SENIORS 127 Seniors Look Forward to Sending Graduation Invitations Nancy Kincaid Carolyn Knight Sandy Lam Ronald Kincaid Cynthia Knott Wilma Lawhorn Seniors are playing a tough game. 128 SENIORS Seniors Lead Sixth Man Kevin Me Andrew Mike Miller practices as Mr. Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis. David Leach Terry Lindsay Mark Linhoss Kathy Lyle Mary Mabie Kay Marshall SENIORS 129 Seniors Have Mixed Feelings about the Year of ’76 Connie Meeks Pam Michael Jeannetta Miller Janice Michael Chuck Miller Michael Miller Mike Miller and Steve Huffer look industrious. 130 SENIORS Seniors Look to the Future with Happy Interest It’s the Last Year Cliff Harris sights a foul shot Donna Pearson Jimmy Powell Kathi Powell Steve Powell Mitchell Propst Jackie Ralston So Make the Best of It Jeff Rawley Heidi Ridgely Donna Roberts Dale Roudabush Anthony Schiavone Renee Seal Linda Senger Mark Short Debbie Simmons SENIORS 133 Class of ’76 Has the Spirit Jesse Smiley Nancy Smith Brenda Sprouse Teresa Simmons Novella Simpson Tim Shull Marie Simmons Seniors Display Many Talents SENIORS 135 The Year That Was 136 SENIORS Maree Sullivan Sidenia Surratt Linda Sutton Donald Sweet Bill Sydnor Mark Teegarden Seniors Have Many Privileges Donna Terry Dixie Vernon Kathy Vaughn Kevin Watts Joyce Welcher Teresa Wenger Kevin McAndrew is the hopeful candidate to be Sue Powers’ husband in Meet Me In St. Louis. SENIORS 137 Seniors Had an Event-Filled Year 138 SENIORS Hope Wood Eicky Woodson Ruth Woodson Wade Woolfrey Forester Wright John Zimbro Ct d0 ji y ■ if KMrfz lNr 21 J| N . - ' A Hi v r w r ,p .C J ir i, lik a ' V gSt M m u«i n i r ■ | Pa l I 1. Was . m ' JUl a !jv 41 -. f % ; J y m 1 3- • % 1 4 1 - jk drxjtJp ILw CiM , 1“ s if. . • Popping wheel ies is a popular pastime of motorcycle owners. Volunteer firemen are well prepared to save lives. Community provides entertainment for small children. Our Community Have you been breaking the law? 140 CANDIDS Around and about ■ gs lu 4 4 E The park is well used. For in¬ stance, juniors will remember the cold, rainy day they bar¬ becued chickens in the park. it If ‘ ■Br- i p . EASTlSOUTbP Such places as this gas station keep the student parking lot well filled. Pointing the way to 42 . . . and to the Gap. CAND1DS 141 ‘Eastern «N|enn ntiie College: We eai lte very flexible. EMC, a fully-accredited Christian college, offers four-year degree programs in 19 different fields as well as a number of one- and two-year options, such as: •a four-year program in business administration and or accounting and a two-year medical-secretarial or general-secretarial sequence. •a four-year Bible major and one or two years of concentrated Bible study. •a four-year program in elementary or secondary education and a two-year para-professional program for teacher aids. • a two-year diploma program in general studies. E plere the possibilities with us. Write or call: Eastern Mennonite College Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 PATRONS Mr. J.S. Whitlock Mr. N.L. Deaver, P.G.A. Mr. Richard Willis Mrs. Madeline H. Greene Verona Antique Market Hamilton Decorating Center Klotz Bros., Inc. Gee’s Exxon Service Be A Guest At Your Own Party Have It Catered. Rudolph Evers Catering Service 828-6706 Argenbright Brothers Lumber Mill P.O. Box 70 A Churchville, Va. 143 OFFSET 2 AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING Lawson Printing Co. C O Flats — Staunton, Va. — Dial 886-3634 Service — Quality — Economy Established 1943 Business Cards Letterheads Envelopes Register Forms Sales Books All Types Job Printing Come in and See Us For Your Printing Needs! Advertising Specialties Magnetic Signs of All Types Office Supplies Desk and Wall Calendars Wedding Stationery Rubber Stamps SURRATT DUNLOP TIRE CENTER 1705 W. Beverley Street Staunton, Va. Dial 886-1160 Shocks, Brakes We Service What We Sell Headquarters For Dunlop Tires Remember, Safe Driving Saves Lives ELECTROLUX 804 Springhill Road Staunton, Virginia 886-2388 DANIEL AUTO MART, INC. 2301 W. Beverly St. Staunton, Va. 24401 Outstanding Used Cars OQOQ r 4 1 - fiJ “ JOHN W. McLEAR JR. Jeweler 19 E. Frederick St. JtlUClfiy ujnTCHE3 -otnmonD T WEDDinGf-ORROUHTIOn GIFTS, . Sui Home Phone 886-8170 Staunton, Va. 24401 VALLEY CASH REGISTER Verona, Virginia 24482 144 Josten’s Representative Box 5107 Bob Sandell Charlottesville, Va. PEPSICOLA Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia Community Federal Savings And Loan Association Opposite downtown Post Office 25 North Lewis Street Staunton, Virginia 24401 PEELER OIL CO. INC. 886-3533 Valley Pike 885-3559 THE BRIDE S BOUTIQUE Formals For All Occasions Mildred T. Lotts 34 N. Central Ave. Bridal Consultant Staunton, Virginia W.J. Perry Corporation Providing Peace Of Mind Thru Insurance Since 1885 Stuarts Draft 337-3780 943-2179 Staunton. 886-3456 AUGUSTA BLOCK, INC. One of the Largest Manufacturers of Blocks In The South Concrete — Solite High Temperature Autoclaved Call 886-0458 “Over 18 Years of Satisfied Customers” New Hope Rd. Staunton, Va. THOS. HOGSHEAD, INC. Druggists Phone 886-3495 Staunton, Va. 146 Dairy Queen 886-2039 708 Greenville Ave. Compliments of Wilber’s Texaco 429 Greenville Avenue Staunton, Virginia 886-6857 Knopp Bros., Inc. Lumber—Mill work—Building Supplies 867 Middlebrook Ave. Staunton, Virginia 24401 Staunton — Augusta New Car Dealer Association Barton Motors, Inc. Carey International Truck Sales Harner Whells Hay’s Chevrolet, Inc. Jim Sandy Ponitac Buick Lamond Oldsmobile-Cad. Inc. Larner Motors Obaugh Ford, Inc. Rule Volkswagen, Inc. Sandy’s Toyota, Inc. Valley Motor Sales, Inc. 147 Tire$tone STORES 1211 Greenville Avenue :: STAUNTON, VIRGINIA 24-101 Phone: 886-0785 885-2251 BRADEN VAN FOSSEN Foundry Machinists and Welders Railings Ornamental P.O. Box 907 Columns Iron 2507 W. Beverly St. Furniture Staunton, Va. 24401 Your lifetime bank Offices: 1 West Frederick Street 2813 North Augusta Street Staunton, Virginia 24401 Member: F.D.I.C. DITCHING FREE ESTIMATES EXCAVATING GUY C. EAVERS EXCAVATING CORP. S16 MIDDLEBROOK AVENUE - P. O. BOX 124 STAUNTON. VIRGINIA 24401 Phones Guy C. Eavers ( 703 ) 086-6557 president ( 703 ) 885-4429 STANLEY MEAT MARKET 1721 Englewood Drive— P.O. Box 2592 Dial 886-7151 (Way.) 942-4065 Staunton, Virginia 24401 Staunton Steam Laundry 886-2304 VERONA FABRICS Rt. 11 P.O. Box 957 Verona, Va. 886-2996 open 10-6 daily Fabrics, Patterns, Gifts Leather goods Glenn Phyllis Houlihan Owners TOWN COUNTRY DISCOUNT STORE Home of the Golden Guarantee 148 Telephone 886-4321 NICK’S §portsn cn Nationally Advertised Sporting Goods P. O. Box 336 Robert C. “Nick” Nicholas 27 N. Central Ave. Owner Staunton, Va. Samuel E. Barger, District Mgr. Phones: Bus. 886-4491 Res. 337-1416 635 Greenville Ave. Staunton, Va. 24401 Making sure for you and yours INTERSTATE LIFE Sureway Store Hrs. Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat. 8:00 — 6:00 Thurs., Fri. — Open Until 9:00 P.M. Route 250 East Waynesboro Road Staunton, Virginia in Augusta Farm Bureau Building Phil Grasty — Owner Quality Stamps with every purchase SELMA SERVICE STATION 800 Springhill Road Phone: 886-9665 Pick-Up and Delivery Lubrication — Oil Change — Washing Atlas Tires — Batteries Minor Repairs and Parts and Advice MICHAEL S COUNTRY STORE Gen. Mdse. — Ice — Gifts Phone 939-1681 West Augusta, Virginia Rockingham National Bank Your Hometown Bank 149 Livestock Sales Every Friday Stauton Union Stockyard Incorporated All-State Highway Rt. no. 254 East USDA Supervised Bonded Always At Your Service Modern Facilities Plenty Parking “Orders Direct Buyers for All Kinds Livestock” Transmission Shenandoah’, s Pride Dairy VALLEY MILK FOR VALLEY PEOPLE 150 COMMERCIAL Staunton Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. Rd. No. 647 Jollivue, Virginia INDUSTRIAL € ay lor S ons ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Hampton Hall Sts., Staunton, Va. 24401 Area Code 703 - 886-2127 STATE REGISTRATION NO. 7948 INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL Phone 885-1931 ENGLEMAN’S WHOLESALE SADDLE LEATHER CO. Distributor of Western and English Riding Equipment Square Dance Apparel Route 5, Box 66 Staunton, Va. 24401 JIMMY ANDERSON’S FOOD MART Quality Meats and Groceries Dial 885-1253 835 Springhill Road Staunton, Va. Old Mona G ' f Stamps Jewelry Bric-a-brac G 1 Furniture „ � , O S I China Indian ArtlfaciJ BUY TRAOt V SELL ANTIQUES 2 Staunton, Va. Tel Open Dally ||a.m.T® p tlHOrjlflStitj0j __ MM.DEFFENBAU H 27 MIDOLEBROOtC ave. 5TAUMTON.VA.2440! •••• Antiques Now Opm Daily ♦ e .m . to ♦ p.m. LocattO Former Farley Motor Bldg Betide Rowe ' s Steak Hawse Exit S7-E eft 141 Intersection 250 E on Waynesboro Road Stawnten, Va. RovteAE-Zoff 1 Zoti 141 Conveniently legated near 144 Exit eft I- � t. Dial aaa-taaa Bij - Sal - Trait Antiques, bottles, china, glass, fur niture, jewelry, coins, guns, edged weapons, war items. Indian articles, books, old money, stamps, medals, painting, prints, items of fine art. primitives, gifts, brie � brae, etc Million or more items lor sale or trade Public invited Retell Wholesale m ,} J A 7 - ■ ■ • REALTOR ‘ AMERICAN g|AL ESTATE ' itAS va INSURAlTgg ' A 105 N. Augusta T , INC. Virginia mjt 0 m OFFICE PHONE 703 - 885-7231 National Valley UNITED VIRGINIA BANK 2-14 W. Beverly Street 1410 Churchville Avenue 111 Greenville Avenue 638 North Coalter Street Staunton, Virginia 24401 885-1555 151 WIDENER’S CUSTOM-BUILT CAMPERS AND CAMPERS SUPPLIES Route 5, Box 80 STAUNTON. VIRGINIA 24401 Telephone 886-2909 HARNER WHEELS, INC. Datsun Fiat 250 East 886-3465 John Harner Tom Farrish Marion Harner Jim Bosserman Charlie Houff Phone 866-7901 JACK H. RALSTON SOUND TV SERVICE Colo ny ©ptical Company DISPENSING OPTICIANS Phone 886-8511 IIO West Frederick St. STAUNTON. VA. ROUTE 1 - BOX 90 CHURCHVILLE, VIRGINIA 24421 You’re on solid ground with ROOT REAL ESTATE Franklin L. Root Broker — Owner 902 Churchville Ave. Stauton, Va. Bus. (703)-885-1509 Res. (703)-886-7671 Inns Resort Motel Golf Course Compliments of NEIGHBORHOOD DRUG 886-2447 Compliments MT. SOLON GROCERY AND APPLIANCE SERVICE 350-2560 152 YOUR HOMETOWN BANK. Vou’re Not a Stranger at Planters Bank Planters Bank Trust Company Main Office: 24 South Augusta Street Branches : 250 East and 254 West Mrs. Ralph Dutton THE HOBBY SHOP 32 N. Augusta St. Staunton, Va. 24401 Across from Y.M.C.A. 66 CAR WASH I know you believe You understand What you think I said, But I am not sure you Realize that what you Heard is not what I meant. TWO MINUTE AUTOMATIC 1915 WEST BEVERLY STREET STAUNTON, VIRGINIA Rusco Windows Doors in any color Alcoa Aluminum Awnings Owner John C. Linhoss Aluminum Siding All Colors Aluminum Gutters Aluminum Shutters Aluminum Windows and Doors Campfields Dial 16 N. Central Ave., Stauton, Va. 886-3731 Phone: 886-0706 LUMBER CO.,INC RICHMOND AVENUE STAUNTON, VIRGINIA STAUNTON PAINT WALLPAPER CO. Gas and Electrical Appliances Tile and Floor Covering 120 S. Lewis Staunton, Virginia Dail 885-1295 153 Bridgewater Division of Ethan Allen, Inc. Bridgewater, Va. 22812 885-2546 SHEN-MAR FOOD PRODUCTS CORP. 100 Quality Street Bridgewater, Va. STINESPRING ' S GULF STATION 1517 West Beverley Street DIAL: 886-1111 Gulf THE STAUNTON LEADER AND THE STAUNTON NEWS LEADER for full coverage of area news, Associated Press Minor Repairs Brakes-Tune-Up Road Service reports of state, national, world news, and informed editorial discussions of the significance of the news. “The public interest first” WRIGHT’S DAIRY-RITE DRIVE-IN parti), Weinberg Co. 346 Greenville Ave. Staunton, Va. A Great Name in Fine Clothing Also see us For the Latest in Formal-Wear Rentals VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANK Two Locations in Staunton Member F.D.I.C. “Trophies For All Occasions” VALLEY TROPHY SPECIALTY SHOP Plaques — Medals — Ribbons — Jewelry — Engraving — Gifts Imprinting Service Phone: 885-2042 18 North Central Ave. Russell G. “Buddy” Hite Staunton, Va. 24401 154 MAYTAG Ant ana® Washers Dryers Dishwashers Disposers Refrigerators Freezers MICROWAVE ' OVEN Sales Service 886-4535 416 Bridge St. Staunto n, Va. Try to approach us with an open mouth. B W 348 lines (4 cols x 87 lines) Newspapers - 1972 DPYB40I3 This advertisement prepared by Young Rubicam, N Y. WHOLESALE HARDWARE Compliments GRAY’S IGA FOOD MART Verona, Virginia 24482 886-7711 Worthington Hardware Co., Inc. Staunton, Virginia Bus. Phone 885-0891 155 Bridgewater College A view of the Kline Campus Center, which was completed in 1969, and the front of Cole Hall, the college auditorium which houses a new 51 rank Moeller pipe organ. Director of Admissions Bridgewater College Bridgewater, Virginia 22812 First coeducational, liberal arts college in Virginia 800 students Study abroad Dual degree programs in forestry with Duke and engineering with Georgia Tech Three week interterm offers a wide variety of opportunities for both off and on campus study Intercollegiate athletics in eleven sports, strong intramural program Teacher certification programs from kindergarten through high school Offering degrees in: Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry Economics Elementary Education English French General Science German Health and Physical Education History History and Political Science Home Economics International Studies Mathematics Music Philosophy and Religion Physics and Math Physical Science Physics Psychology Socialogy Spanish Compliments of DIXIE GAS OIL CORP. VALLEY REALTY REALTOR 438 Greenville Avenue Staunton, Va. 24401 885-0339 Simon M. Painter — Broker 885-0571 Charlie Rimel 886-5611 Jean Byrd 886-9106 104 W. Beverly Street Authorized Dealers For Bulova — Accutron — Omega Watches. Gold Lance School Rings Orange Blossom Diamonds Phone 886-8396 Jack S. Corn, Mgr. F. G. HAMILTON DEALER IN RAW FURS, GINSENG, ETC. WEST AUGUSTA, VA. 24485 156 Senior Directory ACORD, DAVID JOHN — Art Club 8; FFA 8; Varsity Foot¬ ball 10-11; JV Football 8-9; JV Basketball 10; Eighth Grade Basketball 8; Won High School Art Contest, Designed Buffalo for Various School Projects. ADKINS, DONNA SUE — Music II-9; GAA 8-9; Latin Club 11; VICA Club Parliamentarian; Project Committee. ALTIZER, MARK ALLEN — SCA 11; Science Club 11-12; Spanish Club 11-12; SODA 11-12; JV Football 9; JV Basket¬ ball 10; Varsity Basketball 11-12; Golf 11-12. ARMENTROUT, PATRICIA GOUGH — Library Club 10; Spanish Club 11; Cafeteria Worker 11. ARMSTRONG, TINA M. — Concert Choir 10-11; Music II 9; SAE 11-12; Eighth Grade Class Vice-President. BANKS, BRENDA LEE — Concert Choir 10-11; Music II. BENNETT, TERRY DARLENE — Forensics 12; SAE 12; NHS 12; Science Club 8-9; Spanish Club 10-12; SODA 12; Powder-Puff Football 11-12; Spanish Club Secretary 12. BLACKWELL, EDDIE — FFA 8-9; JV Football 8; JV basketball 9; Varsity Basketball 10-12; Baseball 8 and 12; Of¬ fensive player 11. BROWN, DAVID WAYNE — Art Club 9-10; Forensics 12; Science Club 9-12; Spanish Club 9-11; Varsity Club 12; First Place Science Fair 11; Video tape 10-12; BURKE, PEGGY SUE — Band 8-10; Drama Club 9; FHA 8- 9; FBLA 11-12. BURNS, BRENDA KAY — FBLA 11-12. BUSSARD, TIMOTHY WAYNE — Concert Choir 8-11; Var¬ sity Club 12; Songsters 9-12; Baseball 10-12; Bus Driver 12; VICA 11-12. BURRESS, JAMES ALFRED — Spanish Club 10-12. CAMPBELL, BARRY ALLEN — Baseball 10 and 12; VICA Treasurer 11. CARTER, BILLY— Bus Driver 11-12; VICA 11-12. CARTER, MILDRED ANN — SCA 10; Band 8-12; Drama Club 11; FHA 8-12; GAA 9-10; SODA 12; Flag Drill Team 12. CASADY, CARL DURWOOD — VICA 11-12. CASSIDY, ROBERT EDWARD JR. — FFA 9-10, 12; Track 9, 11-12; Cross Country 12; JV Basketball 8, 10; Baseball 10; Bus Driver 12; VICA 12; Machine Shop II Treasurer 12; For¬ estry Judging Team 10,12; Co-op Quiz Tour 9. CLEM, DONNA ANN — SCA 12; Counsel of Presidents 12; Drama Club 8-12; SAE 9-10; GAA 8-10; Library Club 11; Newspaper 11-12; Science Club 9-12; Spanish Club 9-11; SODA 10-12; Track 10; Quill Scroll 11-12; SCA Vice- President 12; Newspaper Editor 12; Science Club Secretary 11 and Vice-President 12; Ninth Grade Class Vice-President; Homecoming Queen 12; Powder-Puff Football 11-12. CONNER, ELIZABETH ANN — Concert Choir 10; Music II 9; VICA 10 and 11; Music I 8. COOK, DOROTHY GAYNELL — FHA 8-9; FBLA 11-12; Homecoming Court 12; Snow Queen. CORBIN, KATHI POWELL — Art Club 9-11; Drama 9; SAE 12; GAA 8-9; Rally 9. COX, MICHAEL D. — Band 8-9; FFA 8-10; JV Football 9; Track 9; Baseball 12; Bus Driver 10-12; VICA 11-12; Agricul¬ tural Mechanics award. COYNER, DONALD — VICA 11-12, Parliamentarian 12. CRUMMETT, WANDA LOU — Music II 10; FHA 10; VICA 10- 12; Cosmetology Class Reporter 12. CRUMMETT, ZANE LEROY. DAVENPORT, WALTER SAMUEL — Concert Choir 11-12; Drama Club 9-12; SAE 12; Spanish 11; JV Football 8-9; JV Basketball 8. DAVIS, BEVERLY JEAN — Art Club 12. DOWDY, LINDA SUE — SCA 9; Drama Club 9; FHA 12; SAE 9-10 and 12; GAA 8-9; Newspaper 9; Science Club 9-10; Yearbook Staff 9; Track 8-9; Rally 8-9; Powder-Puff Football 11- 12; FBLA Treasurer. DOWNEY, BARBARA ANN — FBLA 11-12. DUDLEY, PATRICK —Art Club 10-12, President 12. EAVERS, MICHAEL THOMAS — FFA 8-11; Science 8-10; Varsity Club 11-12; JV Football 9; Varsity Football 10-12; Track 8-10. EDWARDS, RICHARD — JV Football 9; Cross Country 10; VICA 11-12. EMMETT, JAMES — Art Club 9; Newspaper Cartoonist 12; Spanish Club 10. EVANS, MARTHA ANN — Band 8-10; Drama Club 9; SAE 10- 12; Reporter 12; GAA 8-11; Latin Club 9-10; Newspaper 12; Photography 8; Spanish Club 11-12; Rally 8-10, and 12; Governor ' s School for the Gifted 1975; Commended for PSAT by National Merit Scholarship Committee. FITZGERALD, DONNA RAE — SCA 9; Art Club 11; Band 8-11; Drama 9; SAE 9-12; GAA 8-10; Science Club 11; Spanish Club 11; Track 10; Rally 9-11. FRIDLEY, DONNA LYNNE — SCA 8; Concert Choir 10; Art Club 12; Powder-Puff Football 11-12. GABBERT, DORIS JEAN — Concert Choir 10-11; Music II 9; Cafeteria Worker 8-9; Girls Basketball 11-12; VICA 12. GARBER, LARRY FRANKLYN — Bus Driver 10-12; VICA 11- 12. GILMER, DENNIS WAYNE —JV Football 9; Eighth Grade Basketball; Bus Driver 11-12; FFA 11-12, Sentinel 12. GRAHAM, JOYCE ANNE—GHA 9-11; Powder-Puff 11. GRAHAM, STEVEN MICHAEL — Concert Choir 1 1; Cross Country 11-12; Varsity Basketball; Bus Driver 11-12; VICA 12; Machine Shop II Reporter. GREEN, JOHN MICHAEL — Concert Choir 8, 10, 12; Var¬ sity Club 10-12; JV Football 9; Varsity Football 9-10, and 12; Track 8-9; JV Basketball 8 and 10; Bus Driver 10-12; VICA 11-12, Parliamentarian 11. GREEN, LINDA MICHELE — SCA 11; Art Club 9; Forensics 8-11; FHA 8-12; NHS 10-12; Newspaper 11-12; SODA 11-12; Quill Scroll 11-12; Rally 9-12; FHA Parlia¬ mentarian 9; Treasurer 10, President 12; Newspaper Copy Edi¬ tor 12; Powder-Puff 11-12, Girl’s State. GREEN, LOIS MARIE — Forensics 8-11; FHA 8-12, Histori¬ an 9-10. First Vice-President 12; NHS 10-12: Newspaper 11- 12, Editor 12, SODA 11-12; Quill Scroll 11-12; Rally 9-12; Powder-Puff Football 11-12, Girl’s State. GREENE, DONNA RUTH — Art Club 11-12, Secretary 12; Band 8-12, Treasurer 12; SAE 11-12; FAA 8-12; Gymnastics 8-10; Yearbook Staff 11-12; Rally 9-11. GREGORY, BENNY—-VICA 11-12. GREGORY, RICHARD L. — Concert Choir 8-11; Drama 9- 10; Science Club 9; Bus Driver 12; VICA 11-12, Treasurer 11. GRIFFIN, CAROL MONTGOMERY — SCA 11; Art Club 9- 11; Counsel of Presidents 10; FHA 11-12; GAA 8-9; Rally 8-9; Art Club Secretary 11; Tenth Grade Class President; Eleventh Grade Class Vice-President; Twelfth Grade Class Vice- President. GRIFFIN, FREDDIE DALE— Varsity Club 10-12; JV Foot¬ ball 8; Track 9-12; Eighth Grade Basketball; JV Basketball 9- 10; Varsity Basketball 11-12; VICA; Track School Record in Triple Jump. GRIFFIN, LOIS ANNE — SCA 12; Band 8-11; Forensics 8; FHA 8-12; Girls Basketball 12; Rally 9; VICA 11-12. GRIFFIN, MARY LENA —GAA 8; Cafeteria Worker 8. HARLOW, DENNIS WAYNE — FFA 8-10; Track 9-10; Crosscountry 9-10; VICA 11-12, Vice-President 11. HARRIS, CLIFFORD — Band 8-10; FFA 8. HARRIS, FRANCES—FBLA 11-12. HARRIS, LISA DAWN — GAA 8-10; Gymnastics 8-10; Spanish Club 10; SODA 11-12; Track 8-9; Rally 10. HEWITT, DAVID BERT — Drama 9-11; FFA 8-12; SODA 11-12; FFA Vice-President 12. HOPKINS, JULIE ANN — SCA 12; FBLA 11; Chorus 8-10; Pep Club 8-11; Cheerleader 8. H STETTER, THOMAS EDWARD — SCA 8; Band 8-9; Concert Choir 10; Science Club 9-10; Varsity Club 11-12; Var¬ sity Football 11-12; Track 8-10; Eighth Grade Basketball; VICA 11-12; President 12; Eighth Grade Officer; Ninth Grade Sweet Heart Court and Class Officer; Tenth Grade Homecoming Court; Eleventh Grade Prom Court; Powder- Puff Football Cheerleader and Queen. HOWDYSHELL, CAROL DARLENE — Rally 9. HOWDYSHELL, WANDA FAYE — Counsel of Presidents 12; Forensics 9-11; FHA 8-12; NHS 10-12; Spanish Club 11- 12; Rally 10-12; FHA Secretary 12; NHS Treasurer 12; Spanish Club President 12. HUFFER, CHARLES STEVENSON — Counsel of Presidents 12; Drama Club 12; FFA 8-12, Sentinel 9, Secretary 11, Pres¬ ident 12; SAE 11-12; NHS 11-12; Science Club 10-11; SODA 11-12; Track 10; JV Basketball 8; Varsity Basketball Stats 10- 12; Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Boy’s State. JACK. BRADLEY STEVE— FFA 8-12; Bus Driver 10-12. JACKSON, TEENA CHARLS1E — Band 8-10; Drama Club 10; Forensics 9; FHA 8; Science Club 8; Track 8; VICA Secre¬ tary. KARR, DONNA DARLENE MINTER — SCA 10; Drama Club 9; FHA 11-12; GAA 9-11; Science Club 9; Spanish Club 11-12; Track 10; Rally 10; Tenth Grade Class Treasurer and Homecoming Representative; Twelfth Grade Class Treasurer; Powder-Puff Football 11-12. KEEN, HEATHER IRIS—FHA 8; SAE 11-12, Historian 12; Spanish Club 11-12; SODA 11-12; Powder-Puff Football 11- 12. KINCAID, NANCY LOUISE—Music II 11. KINCAID, RONALD CLINTON — Art Ciub 9; FFA 11-12; Varsity 10-12; JV Football 9; Track 9-11; Cross Country 10- 11. KNIGHT, CAROLYN SUE — VICA. KNOTT, CYNTHIA LOU — Music II 11; Drama Club 8-9; SAE 9-11; GAA 8-10; NHS 12; Spanish Club 11; Track 8-10; Cheerleader 10. LAM, SANDY ELIZABETH — Counsel of Presidents 12; FHA 9-12; SAE 11; Latin 10-12, President 12; NHS 10-12, Secretary 12; Rally 9-12; Powder-Puff Football 11-12. LAWHORN, WILMA — Science 8-10; Spanish 11-12; Track 12. LINDSAY, TERRY LYNN — FHA 8-9; SAE 10-12, Treasur¬ er 12; Library 8-9; Science Club 8; Cafeteria Worker 8; Pep Club 8-10; Powder-Puff Football 11-12; VICA 12; VVTC Plocc Prp uHpnt LINHOSS, MARK EDWARD — SCA 9-10; FFA 8-12; Science 8-12; Spanish Club 11-12; Varsity Club 10-12; JV Football 8-9; Varsity Football 10-12; Track 8-11; JV Basket¬ ball 8-10; Golf 10-12; Science Club Sergeant-of-Arms 12; All District Football 11-12; All District Golf 11; FCA 12; School Record in Field Goals and Pass Receiving. LYLE, KATHY DELORES — GAA 10-11; Latin Club 11; Newspaper 12. MABIE, MARY GRACE— SCA 12; Band 8-12; Drama Club 8-9; SAE 10-12; GAA 8-10; NHS 11-12; Spanish 11-12; SODA 10-12; Varsity Club 12; Cheerleader 9-12; SCA Treasurer 12; Band Treasurer 11; SAE Secretary 11, President 12; Spanish Club Reporter 12; Cheerleader JV Captain 10, Varsity Co- Captain 12; Valentines Court 9; Prom Court 11; FCA 12. MARSHALL, STEVE R. — FFA 9-10; Bus Driver 11-12; VICA 11. McANDREW, KEVIN MICHAEL — SCA 8; Drama 8-12; Forensics 9, 12; FFA 8-12, Treasurer 12, Asst. Sentinel 10, Asst. Reporter 11; Science Club 8-12; SODA 12; Varsity Club 10- 12; Track 9-11; Cross Country 10-12; Thespians 12. MEEKS, CONNIE SUE — Music II 9; VICA 10-11. MICHAEL, JANICE FAYE — SCA 11-12; Forensics 11; FHA 9-12, Reporter 12; Latin Club 10-12, Vice-President 12; NHS 11-12; SODA 12; Rally 10-12; Powder-Puff Football 11. MICHAEL, PAMELA ANN — Art Club 12; Concert Choir 10; Music II 9. MILLER, CHARLES ALLEN — FFA 8-10; Baseball 11-12; VICA 11-12; Reporter 11. MILLER, JEANNETTA M. — FHA 11; FBLA 11-12, Received Various Awards for Secretarial Skills. MILLER, MICHAEL LEE— SCA 8, 11-12; Band 8, All-State 8; Counsel of Presidents 12; Drama Club 10-12; Vice-President 11, President 12; Forensics 11-12; Latin Club 8-9; NHS 11-12, President 12; Science 8-9; Spanish Club 10-12, Treasurer 12; Varsity Club 9-12; Yearbook Staff 11-12, Editor 12; Thespians 11- 12, Vice-President 11, President 12; Golf 8-9, 11-12, Cap¬ tain 9, Low Medalist 9,11, MVP 11, All-District 11; Sixth Man 12; DAR Citizenship Award; Video Tape 11-12; Physical Science Student of the Year 8. MILSTEAD, PAMELA JAYNE — FHA 10; VICA, Vice- President 11; Secretary of Food Service 12; Powder-Puff Foot¬ ball 11; ICC 11. MOATS, HOMER LEE — Baseball 10-11; Bus Driver 11-12; VICA 11-12. MOATS, CECIL WAYNE — SCA 12; Concert Choir 9; SAE 12; JV Football 8; Track 9-11; Cross Country 9; Baseball 8; VICA. MORRIS, STEPHEN RAY — Cross Country 10; JV Basket¬ ball 8; Baseball 11-12; VICA 11-12. MYERS, RAYWOOD MICHAEL — Drama Club 10-12; Forensics 12; Thespians 11-12. NOLLEY, PHILLIP LEE — Art Club 8-9; Band 8-12, Ser¬ geant-of-Arms 12; SAE 10; Science Club 10-12; Spanish Club 11-12; SODA 11-12; Varsity Club 12; JV Football 9; Varsity Football 12; Track 8 and 10; JV Basketball 8 and 10; Varsity Basketball 11; Golf 11; Who’s Who in American High School Bands; FCA. PEARSON, DONNA LYNN — FBLA 11-12. POWELL, JAMES E. — FFA 11-12; Bus Driver 11-12; Cafe¬ teria Worker 8-9. POWELL, STEVEN EUGENE — FFA 11-12; Tech Vice- President 11. PROPST, MITCHELL — Concert Choir 8-9; Bus Driver 11- 12; VICA. RALSTON, JACQUELYNE ANN — SCA 11; Band 8-12; Vice-President 12; FHA 8; GAA 9-10; Gymnastics 8-10; Newspaper 11-12; Spanish Club 11-12; SODA 12; Yearbook Staff 11-12; Quill Scroll 11-12; Flag Squad Chairman 12; Powder-Puff Football 11-12; Newspaper Photographer 12. RAWLEY, JEFFERY MICHAEL — FFA 8; Spanish Club 10- 12; SODA 11-12; JV Basketball 8; Boy’s State. REXRODE, SUSAN V. — Art Club 8-10; Drama Club 8; Forensics 12; Track 9; Rally 9. RIDGELY, HEIDI RUTH — Band 8-10; GAA 11; Gym¬ nastics 8-9; NHS 12; FBLA. ROBERTS, DONNA RAE — SAE 11; Latin Club 10-12; Newspaper 12; Science Club 11-12; Spanish Club 10. ROUDABUSH, DALE—Bus Driver 11-12; VICA 11-12. SCHIAVONE, NOAH ANTHONY — SCA 12; Concert Choir 9-10; Drama Club 12; Forensics 10-12; NHS 11-12; Newspaper 10-12; Spanish Club 11; SODA 10-12; Varsity Club 9-12; Varsity Football 11-12; Baseball 10-12; Quill Scroll 11-12; Who’s Who Among High School Students; FCA; SCA President 12; Tenth Grade Vice-President; Basketball Manager 8-11; Football Manager 9-10; Commander-in-Chief of Sixth Man 12; Concert Choir Treasurer 10. SENGER, LINDA— Music II 11; Drama Club 8-9; Forensics 9 and 12; SAE 9-11; GAA 8-10; Majorettes 10-12; Newspaper 9; Science Club 8-11; Spanish Club 11; Yearbook Staff 11; Music I 10. SHORT, JOHN MARK — Band 8-10; Drama Club 8, 10-11; Science 8-10; SODA 12; Varsity Club 10-12; JV Football 8-9; Varsity Football 10-11; Track 8-10; Rally 10; VICA President 11; ICC. SHULL, TIMOTHY RAY — Band 8-12; Latin Club 10-12; Science Club 10; SODA 10-12; Varsity Club 11-12; JV Foot¬ ball 8-9; Varsity Football 10-12; Eighth Grade Basketball; JV Basketball 9-10; Varsity Basketball 11-12; Baseball 10; Golf 11- 12; Latin Club Treasurer 11; NHS Vice-President 12; Var¬ sity Club Secretary 12; JV Basketball Co-Captain 10; Eighth Grade Class President, Homecoming Court; Prom Court 11; Valentines Court 10; FCA. SIMMONS, HELEN MARIE — SCA 8 and 12; Art Club 12; Drama Club 9; GAA 8; Powder-Puff Football 11-12; Junior Class Treasurer. SIMMONS, JOSEPH WAYNE— FFA 8-10. SIMMONS, TERESA GAIL — SCA 9; Band 8-10; Drama 9 and 12; SAE 11; GAA 8-10; Gymnastics 8; Science 11-12, Re¬ porter 12; Spanish Club 9-11, Secretary 9; SODA 10-12; Track 8-10 and 12; Cheerleader 10; Thespians 12, Treasurer; Sweet¬ heart Court 10; Sophomore Class Secretary. SIMPSON, NOVELLA LOUISE— Library Club 10; Spanish Club 9; FBLA Chaplain 12. SMILEY, JESSE WILLIAM JR. — SCA 8; FFA 10-12; Var¬ sity Club 11-12; JV Basketball 8; Baseball 10-12, All-District Pitcher. SMITH, NANCY GENE— SCA Sergeant-of-Arms 12; Con¬ cert Choir 11; Music II 10; Drama 8; Forensics 12; FHA 8-12; FAA 8-10; NHS 10-12; Spanish 10-12, Vice-President 12; SODA 10-12; Cheerleader 10-12, JV Secretary, Varsity Secre¬ tary; Rally 8-9; Powder-Puff Football 11-12; Sweetheart Court 11; Songsters 12; All-County Chorus 12. SPROUSE, BRENDA ANN — FHA 8 and 10; SAE 8; Cafete¬ ria Worker 8-10. SPROUSE, CLIFFORD — Varsity Club 10-12; JV Football 9; Varsity Football 10-12; Baseball 10-12; VICA 11-12. SPROUSE, CYNTHIA ANITA — SCA 12; Concert Choir 10- 12; Music II 9; FHA 8-12; SAE 12; GAA 8-11; Rally 9; Con¬ cert Choir Librarian 10; Junior Class Reporter; Powder-Puff Football 11-12. 158 SENIOR DIRECTORY SPROUSE, JUDITH HAZLETT — ART 8; Drama Club 8-9; FHA 8-10; Gymnastics 8; Cafeteria Worker 8; VICA Reporter 11, Parliamentarian 10. STACY, BEVERLY ANN — Music II 9; FHA 8. STATON, WILLIAM — FFA 8-10; Bus Driver 11-12; VICA 11-12, Reporter 11. STAUBUS, RICHARD JOHN — Concert Choir 9-12; Vice President 11. President 12; Songsters 9-12; Drama Club 11; SAE 10; Who ' s Who in American Music; Regional Chorus 11 . STOKES, RICHARD — VICA, Track 10. STRICKLER, KATHLEEN MARY — Cafeteria Worker 8-9; FBLA. STROTHER, DEBORAH ANN —Track 12. STROTHER, DAWN KATHLEEN — Drama Club 10-11; SAE 10-12; GAA 9; SODA 11; Varsity Club 12; Track 10-12, Holds Records in Discus, Long Jump, and 100 yard dash, Most Valuable Runner 1975; SAE Parlimentarian. SULLIVAN, MAREE ELAINE — Band 8-10; FHA 9-10; SAE 12‘ VICA 11-12. SURRATT, SIDEMA — Gymnastics 12; Latin Club 9; Spanish Club 10. SUTTON, LINDA FAYE — Drama Club 8; FHA 8; Science Club 8; Pep Club 9-10; VICA 10-12. SWEET DONALD RAY — VICA 11-12. SYDNOR, WILLIAM MICHAUX JR. — Band 8-11; NHS 11-12 SODA 10-12; Varsity 10-12, President; JV Football 8-9; Varsity Football 10-12; Track 8-12; JV Basketball 9; Varsity Basketball 10-12; First Team All-District Football 12, First Team All City-County Football 12; Senior Class President. TEEGARDEN, MARK ALLEN — SCA 9; Band 8-12; Song¬ sters 12; Drama Club 11; Forensics 11; Library Club 9-10; Track 9-11; Cross Country 9-11; Cafeteria Worker 11. TERRY, DONNA FAY — Concert Choir 10-11; Music 9; Songsters 10-12. THOMPSON, MICHAEL EDWARD — SCA 8-9. VAUGHN, CATHERINE R. — GAA 8-9; SODA 8; Cheerleader 9 and 12; Powder-Puff Football 11-12. VERNON, DIXIE LEE — Cafeteria Worker 8-9; FBLA. WATTS, KEITH EUGENE — Songsters 12; Forensics 12; Track 11-12; Thespians 12; County Chorus. WELCHER, JOYCE ELLEN. WENGER, TERESA DENISE — Band 8-12, President 12; Counsel of Presidents 11-12; GAA 8-12, President 12; Gym¬ nastics 8-12; NHS 11-12; SODA 11-12; Girls Basketball 11-12, Captain 12. WOOD, HOPE DELIGHT — SCA 8-11; Concert Choir 10; Songsters 11-12; Drama Club 9; FHA 10-12, Secretary 11; NHS 11-12; Newspaper 9; Cheerleader 12; Who ' s Who Among High School Students in Music 12; FBLA 11-12; State FBLA Treasurer 12; Eighth Grade Class Secretary; Ninth Grade Class Treasurer; Eleventh Grade Class Secretary; Twelfth Grade Class Secretary; Eighth Grade Homecoming Court; Eleventh Grade Prom Court; Powder-Puff Football 11-12. WOODSON, EICKY BERNARD — Concert Choir 8, 10-12; Varsity Club 10-12; Varsity Football 11-12; Track 8, 10-12; JV Basketball 10; Varisty Basketball 11-12; Who’s Who Among High School Students; Athlete of the Year ' 75; Junior Class President; Homecoming King of ' 74; Holds High Jump Record in District; Holds School Record of High Jump, 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, 440 yard dash; All-District Track; Vice- President of Varsity Club; Most Valuable Track Runner 11; Most Valuable Player in Football ' 75. WOODSON, RUTH D. — Concert Choir 10-11; Music II 9; Drama Club 10-11; SODA 11; Powder-Puff Football 11-12. WRIGHT, FORESTER ARLIE — Band 8-9; FFA 9-12; Science Club 8-9; Varsity Club 10-12; JV Footbal 8-9; Varsity Football 10-12; Track 8-9. ZIMBRO, JOHN T. — Drama Club 8-9; FFA 8; VICA 11; Football and Basketball Manager 10. SENIOR DIRECTORY 159 Seniors around and about Are Seniors up to the challenge of Advanced Comp? Eicky and Reggie Woodson stroll through the halls. 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