Castlewood High School - Castletonian Yearbook (Castlewood, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 198 of the 1986 volume:

OW SSS Lee SOT TNMs : = or oe LAPT VAS OAL Ld VV See aw ToS ee Ve tay Me 3 Seman Zaeli x Seo ale oid ao TT PT | ik. LARRY MASSIE CASTLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Castletonian 1986 Out of the Blue Castlewood High School Castlewood, Virginia 24224 Volume 36 Championship Form ... Robin Ban- ner sends a shot put sailing in the | district track meet. Robin finished | third in the state meet in the shot. 1B BEUESS Just let me trim a little more ... Matt Stanley holds very still as Ms. Sandra Norris trims his moustache. Pool fashions ... Amy Steele dons her plastic swimming pool to exhibit the versatility of the plastic cloak. 2 OUT OF THE BLUE __ Days into It happens all the time, days turn into weeks, and weeks into a year. Who would ever think that just going to high school could influence so many lives. Reading, writing, and arithmetic were just a few of the things we were taught. We learned through the year how to adjust to the changes that took place in every day life. It was all known to the more informal persons as the pains of trying to grow up, and total confusion played a very large part in that process. Going to new classes held the keys to open the doors unavailable to some before. Sopho- mores explored the new found world of disec- tion as Biology shed a new light on such sim- ple things as the segments of a worm. As the Juniors bid physical education a fond farewell, some settled down to research the unknown regions of Chemistry and Physics. And government still, as always, awaited the - Seniors. Vocational school remained an option for some; training tomorrow’s welders, cosmetologists, nurses, and carpenters. In the 1985-86 school year we joined millions of students in establishing our branch of SADD, Stu- dents Against Driving Drunk. Members of this organization worked dili- gently to decrease the number of deaths among teenagers attributed to A tune for Prudence Lovely. sings one of the many songs from Tum- bleweeds to his stage love, Kim Taylor. They played Tumbleweeds and Prudence memory — ie drunk driving. This was another stellar year for sports and the Blue Devils athletes. The year finished with the Blue and White making their mark again on Virginia’s sports by winning the Group A Baseball Championship. Amelia High School felt the heat when they were thrashed 15 to 2. But the baseball team, though the only one to go so far, was not the only team to do or die for dear ole CHS. The wrestling team had its best finish yet by finishing third in the state. Other teams were not to be denied their places in the sun either. Of the nine major sports, boys and girls, seven of them either finished first or second in the district. It was nothing to find a Blue Devil team in a tournament, meet, or playoff. The all-county, all-district, all-regional, and all-state rosters were littered with Blue Devil personnel and two coaches won coach of the year honors. But the thing to be remem- bered was that all of the ath- letes were winners no matter how many wins or losses tripped the scales. During Homecoming week, we participated in a week full of outrageous days; tacky day, hug-a-devil day, blue and white day, hat day, and wild hair day as well as auctioning off various team members to serve as slaves- for-a-day. When the season to be jolly ... Greg Johnson OUT OF THE BLUES? 4 OUT OF THE rolled around, many students worked on White Christmas to bring the joy of the holi- day to the less fortunate elementary school students. Bringing Christmas to these chil- dren made the holiday even brighter. The student body witnessed the joining of King (Coach Randy Poole) Basketball to Miss Ida Pearl (Mrs. Jo Harding) Moses in holy matrimony. Accompanying the happy couple were bride’s maids, ushers, parents, a ring bearer, and flower girl which were played by the resident loonies otherwise known as our teachers. This lovely ceremony was sponsored by the FBLA. The Future Business Leaders of America also sponsored the annual Miss CHS pageant in which Rhonda Castle handed over her crown to Amy Gray. The title of Junior Miss CHS was bestowed upon Aretha Hollyfield. : | There were many who brought honor to ithemselves and dear ole CHS. The forensics team had one of their best showings ever fi- | nally placing Greta Griffith second in the state meet in the new category, Serious Dramatic Interpretation. Others participated in contests jthat ran the spectrum of academic pursuits. _ | Names of CHS students found their way onto [the winner’s lists in competitions such as jbusiness contests, science olympiads, and j math contests. The band saw another success- ful year by winning a division one rating in the McChessney Band Festival as did their flag jcorps. Excellence in all academic areas was not jin short supply. High school held its own type of awards. Out of the blue Awards day along with senior day fell on June 4. As the Seniors enjoyed their day of freedom, the new SCA officers were inducted into their positions for the forthcoming year. Many honors were bestowed on the more ambitious students for their excellence in academic pur- suits as well as in extra-curricular activities. Sometimes a year comes and goes in the blink of an eye. The days turn into a blue haze only to be forgotten or remembered between the pages of a book. The winners, the losers, the ups and downs all came OUT OF THE BLUE. by Gee Gee Popp A warm relationship ... Tim Jessee, Kippie Parsons, and David Burke share a last minute with Miss Lucille Kelly. beg Nova Scotia is part of Canada ... Mr. Randy Poole shows Martha Campbell one of the finer points of World Georgraphy. A tangle of the tango ... Jill Dishman beams at Robbie Cassell as they trip the life fantastic at the Holly Ball. Yes, you spell newspaper, N-E- W-S ... Mrs. Jo Harding listens intently as one of the newspaper staff asks her a question. OUT OF THE BLUE 5 6 ACADEMICS One scoop or two? ... Sherry Robinson uses the ice cream maker in Home Economics class to make mouth watering strawberry ice cream. ACADEMICS 7 Language: A There was one piece of common ground for all the students. It was English class. Many wondered why it was necessary to study their native language year after year. Yet, each year grammar, sentence struc- ture, and literature were ex- plored to gain new under- standing. Unknowingly the stu- dents put to use their Eng- -teacher. lish as the foundation for all other educational areas. Some students were in- volved in the Advanced English honors program offered to any student rec- ommended by his or her An advanced placement English class for Seniors was also included. This class prepared college bound seniors for English in college and gave them a yump chance to take an achieve- ment test which might exempt them from college English while giving credit also. Some students decided to experience the culture of other countries and other languages by enrolling in French or Spanish classes. It took patience and a good background in English to attain understanding of the on the future new and strange lan- guages. Many mastered the foreign languages they studied and enjoyed put- ting these strange tongues to use on friends. For many this was a new and exciting experience that added a new dimension to English class. by Krystal Williams Look how pretty ... Miss Lucille English class in appreciation for Kelly admires the beautiful flow- her forty-three years of teaching. ers given to her by her first period 8 LANGUAGES Last minute cramming ... Mike Paralez-vous_ Francais? Jeff White reviews his literature notes Horne practices his French by re- intently before the big test. peating the taped recording. What a day ... Nikki Chafin and Cynthia Canas review in their lit- erature books. Laughing it up ... Velvet Wil- liams and Wayne Sexton enjoy a good joke after finishing their homework. LANGUAGES 9 Toil and trouble ... Dee Dee Sa- lyer, Chris Fields, Chris Ramsey, and Rhonda McCoy study over equations. Now what is this for? ... Kim Taylor and Ann McReynolds ex- amine a geometry instrument which they found in Mrs. Burke’s cabinet. Use that straight-edge! With new credit require- ments for many of the stu- dents, the enrollment in math courses increased. Graphs, theorems, isoceles traingles, and square roots crowded the minds of math students. They wondered how it would be possible for them to remember all of the formulas needed in order to understand Alge- bra I and Algebra II. Many were overwhelmed with Tetrahedron or octahedron? ... Richie Salyers analizes a geomet- ric figure during geometry class. 10 ACADEMICS the complexities of Trigo- nometry and Calculas, while still other tangled with mind boggling proofs in Geometry. — Some of the math stu- dents proved their hard work when they placed in the math contest. Kathy Kelley captured first place in trigonometry and Ana- lysis while Tiffany White placed second in Algebra IJ. Tina Davis tied for third in Trigonometry and Ana- lysis and Ann Reynolds placed third in Geometry. Some of the Math 8 and Math 9 classes learned the basics of owning a store while ordering supplies from a mock company set up by computer classes. This venture into the busi- ness world provided the students with a taste of the future. By Krystal Williams Just one more adjustment _.. Which formula do I use? ... Stu- Cindy Jones creates a geometrical dents puzzle over the algebra as- figure with the strange instru- signment to find the answer. ment. ACADEMICS 11 With great demands in the field of science, more students enrolled in sci- ence classes. In Science 8 and 9, which were required classes, the students began their journey into the world of science. They studied elements, minerals, solar eclipses, and other cosmic realms. The physics students studied motin and its effect on matter. Many of these students competed in the Science Olymiad at BVGC. JD Keitharand Johnnie Bentley captured first place in the egg drop 12 ACADEMICS and Donna Twoey took second in titration. Jeff Turner palced third in the boomerang throw while Kathy Kelley won first place in titration. Second place in biology disection was taken by Jamie Sluss and first place in tissue identification was Steve Matda. The biology students peered at strange and alien forms through their micro- scopes. For most, Biology I was a new and thrilling area of study. Down the hall the chemistry students were also getting a bit ap- prehensive because they were preparing to do an ex- periment, one which called for dangerous acid. With throbbing pulses and hands steady as a surgeon, the students created pretty pink solutions. Even though the lab was danger- ous it was also very thrill- ing for them to create new substances. By Krystal Williams Now I think it is balanced ... Cheryl White makes some final adjustments to a physics experi- ment. So that is how it works! ... Don- dra Martin, Kathy Kelley, and Mr. Herman Hodges tests the physics instrument. How neat ... Alan White, Sharon Kiser, and Susan Harding finish an experiment. One more drop shoud do it Ann Hileman and Janet Elkins heat a beaker of solution. This is strange ... Mr. Milton shows Mark Taylor a dissected worm during biology class. ACADEMICS 13 So that’s where we are! ... Mar- tha Campbell and Judy Fields ex- amine the world map. Globetrotters Maps of Magellan and the adventures of Colum- bus were explored while vi- sions of the new world as it once looked were conjured up in the imaginations of World History and USS. History students. Found- ing fathers, Presidents, and wars long forgotten were reviewed. From the ice caps of Antarctica to the steamy jungles of Africa, geogra- phical regions were inves- tigated in geography classes. Questions which pla- gued the nation about world peace were often the same questions that stu- dents of Government and Civics classes also asked. Attempts were made to view and discuss world af- fairs as well as those prob- lems which directly affect- ed the area in which they lived. Terrorism and the threat it proposed to the United States as well as the ongoing disarmament talks with the Soviet Union 14 ACADEMICS were topics of great con- cern to many of the social studies students. One of the hottest current events of the school year was the tragic fate of the space shuttle Challenger’s crew which destructed in a fiery ball as thousands of people watched. Many of those who watched were stu- dents who stared in disbe- lief. Many realized that history was being made even as other accounts were being studied and written in text books. By Krystal Williams Mr. Lowdermilk is so funny! ... David Fields stifles a laugh as Jeff Hileman continues his work in US. History class. Notes, notes, notes ... Michelle Smith and Gail Taylor industri- ously copy review notes. ACADEMICS 15 | | Dirty sweat socks, ‘“Re- susa Annie” the CPR dum- my, and sweaty palms gripping the steering wheel made up some of the familiarities of students in P.E. Health classes as well as. Driver's Education. Pulses throbbed and hearts did flip-flops every time they slide behind the wheel of the driver’s ed. car. Not always was this squea- mishness due to the fear of 16 ACADEMICS Hubcaps and’ Soa driving; often it was due to the pressure of the driving instructor who sat beside them. P.E. students whipped into shape by exercising their ability to participate in various games such as volleyball and flag-foot- ball. The Sophomore health students also spent time learning techniques for first-aid and CPR. They practiced mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on “Resusa Annie’. The CPR instruc- tor was Coach Daniel Glass. As the year pro- gressed the students strengthened their driving skills as well as their abili- ties to perform in case of a life threatening situation. By Krystal Williams Saving lives Laura Hodges and Alison Kelley practice first aid by using the Heimleck Ma- neuver. 25, 26,27 ... Mike Hale urgeshis Heave ho! ...Annette Ray and friend to keep going while taking | Gee Gee Popp use their Driver’s part in the strenuous physical fit- | Ed. know-how to change a flat tire ness tests. on Gee Gee’s car. , lima rl Skipping rope... Coach Tom Al- Pump, pump, pump ... Amy len keeps up with Sarah Stanley Gray jacks up the car using the and Lisa Meade. know-how gained in Driver's Ed. ACADEMICS 17 Tooting the Arts The boundaries of creativity were pushed beyond the limits over and over during the year. Music was explored on all levels. The band combined the traditional with the original and flavored their music with a sound all its own. Hard work and late practices paid off for the march- ing band when it received a perfect score of one at the McChessney Band Competition at Big Stone Gap. Art students froze those images created from the imagination paintings, sketching, and clay sculptings by mixing a harmony of lines, color, and designs. The choir classes worked for hours to produce a sound that blended into one voice. Days of practice by the students paid off when they presented their annual Christmas and Spring concerts. The three departments produced the wild west musical “Tumbleweeds.” The creative imagination and dedication involved was emitted by the huge success of the production. © te, By Krystal Williams 18 ACADEMICS We did it! ...Mr. Mike Brown, sion one awards received at the Eric Hodges, Chamene Robinson, McChessney Band Competition. and Danita Kiser show their divi- This is a perfect score. oe ET Oink ... Laura Hodges watches as Raindrops keep fallin’ on my Coach Larry Short kisses the baby head ... Jeff Kite and Matthew pig after winning the “Kiss a Pig’ | Wharton sing while Ms. Jane Jor- contest. dan accompanies during choir. “John Henry was a little baby”... Silent night ... the senior high First period choir members practice choir performs for an elementary for the spring concert. school audience. ACADEMICS 19 The place to be § The library provided a quiet haven for all those seeking a place to study and acquire extra knowl- edge. Often times one would see several students seated with mounds of books and other material spread before them while working feverishly to com- plete their work. It was times like this when the students appreciated the help of librarians, aids, and the vast resources which the library had to offer. Many times the students would congregate in the li- brary to see their friends. 20 ACADEMICS The guidance office also served the students as a place to go to talk to coun- selors and to be advised and informed of their cred- it requirements and college options. Both the library and the guidance office were always filled with students because that was the place to be for no mat- ter what the reason. By Krystal Williams Final check ... Melissa Dicken- son and Jennifer Jessee complete their reports in the library. Term papers! ... Brenda Osborne and Debbie Osborne collect infor- mation from their sources. So many alternatives ... Mr. Al- len Bevins discusses with Mark Taylor his many options of courses. What's happening ...Tim Mar- Here it is ... Stephanie Peterson shall and Mike Woods examine a thumbs through the card catalog newspaper for the day’s events. to find her source. ACADEMICS 21 So unique in every way The special education students worked hard to strengthen their weak areas and improve those areas in which they ex- celled. The effort put forth by these students was very commendable. These ex- ceptional people required special help to further de- velop their talents, abili- ties, and needs. They worked endlessly on reading, math, and map skills. Work books and 22 ACADEMICS filmstrips were often teaching materials used. There was much discus- sion in these special classes — discussion which ranged from workbooks to the lives of the students. Each developed a sense of pride in their work and self-satisfaction in their ac- complishments. They could hold their heads high just knowing that they had worked hard-to develop their sphere of knowledge to a greater capacity than ever before. The special education classes took an adventurous trip to Bays Mountain in the spring. This trip was in lieu of the Special Olympics. By Krystal Williams It’s easier than you thought ... Mrs. Mary Bush goes over the day's lesson with Ronnie Chaffin. This one’s right ... Mr. Johnny Owens checks the answer to School work, school work workbooks with Ronnie Chaffin Clifford David enjoys working on and Carl Turner. the day’s assignment. : sane ce Me What a day ... Johnny Clark All smiles ... Deanne Smith looks on as Mike Gilbert copies readily awaits the next bell to go notes from his notebook. to yet another class. ACADEMICS 23 For many people in the world, machines are a great part of their life, from farming equipment to blenders and technilogical- ly advanced typewriters and computers. People en- rolled in Agriculture, Home Economics, and business courses prepared themselves to use these es- sential instruments. Those who studied the basics of wood working, welding, and farming took a step toward preparing for future vocational goals. Home Economics students learned basic essentials needed by everyone for family living. These stu- dents practiced their culi- nary skills in the kitchen, ability to sort the red socks from the white ones in or- der to wash them, and their expertise in sewing new creations. Those persons enrolled in business courses prepared them- selves for the big world of business they would some Enter Drive 0 ... Betty Porter de- fines the screens on her computer to run a “Profile III” program. 24 ACADEMICS Career stalking day encounter. They sharpened their typing skills to ace speed and ex- plored the areas of ac- counting, shorthand, and office technology. Others went even farther and took a leap toward the future’s most vast employment field — that of computer technology. The students who were involved in the computer classes learned to operate the computer. In the spring the classes took on a special project to set up a mock business selling imaginary corn and bean seeds. The students were given positions such as general managers or ship- ping clerks. Each position required certain skills. This venture was certainly a challenge. By Krystal Williams It’s been a long day ... Angie Smith, Angie Pientka, and Rachel Tiller finish up a typing assign- ment. Very carefully ... Mark Austin maneuvers the electric saw in shop class. Let your fingers do the walking ... Caroline Griffith and Jeff Kite type a business letter. Run that by me one more time ... Jack Grizzle and Benny Jessee check their recipe one more time in family living class. ACADEMICS 25 Vocational Worlds to explore Every morning students could be seen loading bus- ses headed for the Russell County Vocational School. These students carried with them a zeal for learn- ing and ambitions of their future occupational posi- tions. At vocational school, the students trained at various vocations such as auto mechanic and weld- ing. Those who had hopes PLE LE LORE ERENT lA SARE AHO� 26 ACADEMICS of building houses studied construction or masonry while others whose dreams lay in the field of medicine took part in the nursing as- sistants program. Cosme- tology was also a very pop- ular course. These students learned not only how to be creative when styling hair but also how to give mani- cures and facials. Electrical engineering was also ex- Wash, rinse, and repeat ... Valer- ie Kilgore puts her cosmetology skills to work on Theresa McCall while at vocational school. plored by some students who had hopes of becom- ing electricians. During the year other industrious stu- dents took their creative- ness another step farther by designing houses and other buildings in drafting classes. The culinary skills of future chefs were im- proved and developed as students took classes to one day own or manage a restaurant. For those who were not yet sure of their future vocation they took part in the career explora- tion program in which they could try a new field of study each six weeks. Small appliance repair, auto mechanics, and car- pentry were only a few of the fine courses explored. By Krystal Williams Beauty queen ... Dena Salyer re- ceived the honor of Miss Russell County Vocational School P.M. during the annual competition at vocational school. Here comes the wave! ... Gary Osborne uses an oscilloscope to measure the waves of electrical currents while at vocational school. HOMER Leta. TRON iain ACADEMICS 27 28 CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS 29 SCA Council FR — Stephanie Hulsey, Vice President; Ernest Jessee, President; Tim Jessee, Secretary- Treasurer 2nd R — Rhonda Martin, Aprille Austin, Martha Campbell, Bob Bratton, Kevin Castle, Gary Hale, 3rd R — Robin Banner, Sharon Kiser, Suzi Osborne, Jeff Kite, Greg Johnson, Laura Hodges, Kathy Dish- man BR — James Sluss, Janet Salyer, Betty Porter, Eric Hodges, Amber Os- borne, Marla Kiser A place The Student Cooperative Association has grown from an organized group of repre- sentative students into an en- thusiastic association that has given the students, the facul- ty, and the community sup- port and a new sense of school spirit. The dedicated officers often brought leader- ship to the many students as well as entertainment. Often undertaking difficult tasks, the responsive SCA members struggled over such obstacles as student-faculty relations, White Christmas, raising money to send two boys and two girls to Boys’ and Girls’ State, and Homecoming. The Rhonda Generation It’s just my size! 30 SCA ... Mat- thew Wharton and Robbie Cassell hype up the SCA elections. ... Achild spon- sored by the SCA White Christ- mas program looks over his new, pe s, : The SCA provides a link between the students and the faculty. It gives the students a forum in which to voice their concerns and opinions. Summing up the activities and achievements, President Ernest Jessee proclaimed, “White Christmas was our greatest accomplishment. The faces of the little kids when they opened their gifts at Christmas touched the hearts of everyone.” Stephanie Hulsey, vice president; Tim Jessee, secre- tary-treasurer; and Ernest Jes- see helped keep the SCA run- ning at a productive speed. The times they felt lost they . gms warm jacket purchased with SCA BY funds. all our own — were able to turn to their two sponsors, Mrs. Linda Miotke and Mrs. Lynn Ramsey, for help and a shoulder upon which to lean. The SCA originally planned to start a special pro- ject such as buying some- thing for the build ing or com- munity. However, money and lack of time prevented any such project. All in all, the SCA per- formed well above and be- yond the call of duty which made the school truly our school. By Sonia Long Bang! You’re dead! ... One of the White Christmas recipients takes a pot shot at the photographer with a toy gun he received. A gift from Santa ... Santa Claus, Jeff Kite, offers a child a gift as Cindy Jones looks on dur- ing the White Christmas pro- gram. r A tanning bed in every study hall ... Valerie Talbert deliv- ers her campaign speech for SCA president to the student body. SCA 31 32 FBLA FHA Peek-a-boo ... Ms. Dorothy Gilmer and Mr. Tom Allen peek under the gown of the bride, Mrs. Jo Harding in the FBLA sponsored mock wed- ding An annual event ... Mr. Dennis Hensdill takes some goodies at the FBLA tea. atti siti aicnisceiiaeanislicibeiise, nail Miss Merry Christmas ... Ernest Jessee escorts Jennifer Bise who won the title in the FBLA sponsored Miss Merry Christmas beauty pageant. a —— Southwest ise es Be prepared! The Girl Scouts have lived by this motto for over fifty years. But it really could be used successfully by anyone. Being prepared for life was the goal of both the Future Busi- ness Leaders of America and the Future Home- makers of America. The FBLA spent the year performing various activities that made it one of the nation’s lead- etic ome Calisasprtmectas i Castlewood’s FBLA al- ways had wi nners in all of the contests in which they participated, the Virginia Community College’s contest, the Russell County Business Con- test, and the district and state FBLA contests. The FBLA also left its mark on the general stu- dent population by sponsoring several ac- tivities. In the fall they gave their annual tea for the teachers. They also sponsored the two beau- ty contests that show- cased the school’s love- lies. The Miss Merry Christmas and Miss CHS Pageants were al- ways big favorites. This year they sponsored an activity that brought gales of laughter and tears to the eyes of all who watched it. The Mock Wedding gave a looney bunch of teach- ers the opportunity to FBLA ... FR — Krystal Wil- liams, Secretary; Dana Staple- ton, President; Sharon Kiser, Vice president; Tammy Elam, Treasurer 2nd R — Tammy Jessee, Janice Dotson, Rhonda Martin, Regeanna Smith, 3rd R — Betty Porter, Janet Salyer, FHA ... FR — Patty Wil- liams, Kim Jessee, Vickie Rose, Rita Jessee, Mrs. Mary Lou Bevins 2nd R — Glenda Elam, Krystal Robinson, Paige Powers, Cherilyn Davis, Jan Mullins, Missie Gullett, Va- leria Castle, Drema Castle, Denise Meade, Theresa Ad- ams, Tammy Meade, Vickie Meade, Regina Gilbert, Teresa Fields, Tina Hale, Frannie Neece, Rhonda Hileman, 3rd R — Cindy Jones, Patty Pen- dell, Crystal Cress, Priscilla Dean, Cindy White, Missy Powers, Sherry Robinson, Becky Hall, BR — Judy Fields, Michelle Long, Jennifer Mc- Coy, Katrena Smith, Denise Johnson, Phyllis Phillips, Lin- da Horne Be prepared for life act up before the entire student body. The FHA spent its time active in the goings on of the Southwest Vir- ginia Federation of Fu- ture Homemakers of America. Cindy Jones served as the feder- ation’s president. Both clubs kept their eyes trained squarly on tomorrow especially when Lanna Monday was elected Virginia FBLA president and Mrs. Linda Harris was named state advisor. They all knew where they were going and how to get there. Madame President ... Lanna Monday beams at the pros- pects of having her arm cast removed and becoming Vir- ginia’s FBLA president in the summer. Valerie Talbert, Angie Smith, Becky Wells, Sandy Castle, Mrs. Linda Harris BR — Pam Elam, Jennifer Salyer, Anita Gobble, Jill Dishman, Sarah Elam, Cathy Powers, Melinda Sutherland FBLA FHA 33 Band ... FR — Chamene Robinson, Mitzi Mitch- ell, Angie Pientka, Cheryl White, Danita Kiser, Aretha Hollyfield, Angie Smith, Sarah Stanley, Mr. Mike Brown 2nd R — Crystal Chafin, Ann Hile- man, Brad Mason, Roger Howard, Cindy Sproles, Crystal Smith, April Grizzle, Bridgett Chafin, Kathy Kelley, Alison Kelley, Anita McCamey, Alli- son Gillenwater, 3rd R — Karen Light, Jodi Lowe, Todd Christian, Eric Hodges, Leslie Franklin, Cin- dy Jones, Marla Kiser, Vonda Burton, Scott Camp- bell, Brent Dingus, Brandon Helbert BR — Robbie Whitaker, Kevin Castle, Tad DePriest, Laura Hodges, Alan White, Nikki Chafin, Rob Linkous, Earl Deal, Craig Sutherland, Misti Casteel, Chris In the Being in the right place at the right time was what band was all about. As a band mem- ber, one was everywhere doing everything. It all came down to one thing: performance. Perfor- mance on the field and in competition. The Jazz Band was the new edition to the music department. The band played music popular- ized in the 30’s and 40's by names like Ellington and Bassie as well as contemporary music. The band was met with enthusiasm from the student body as well as Woody Herman when he came to perform. The band received a Division One rating at the McChessney Band Festival in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. There were twenty bands com- peting in the festival. Better you than me! ... Mrs. Deanna Talbert, Mr. Randy Poole, and Mr. Charles Low- dermilk celebrate at the an- nouncement that Coach Larry Shortt wins the Band’s Kiss a Pig contest. Laura Hodges holds the pig ready for a big smooch. 34 BAND The flag corps also re- ceived a division one rating, while drum ma- jor Chamene Robinson received a Division Two trophy. The majorettes, Danita Kiser, Aretha Hollyfield, and Cheryl White, also walked off with a Division Two rat- ing. Eric Hodges and Rob Linkous were chosen to participate in the Spirit of American band tour. The tour was originally scheduled to tour Eur- ope, but with the terror- ist activity the tour had been changed to Can- ada. The band was full of outstanding individual performers. Eric Hodges on trumpet and Chris Fields on tuba were cho- sen to participate in the Virginia All-Regional Band at Pulaski High School. Kathy and Ali- right place... son Kelley received Di- vision One ratings at the Solo and Ensemble Festival held in Grundy, Virginia. Cheryl White, Jodi Lowe, Kathy Kelley, and Eric Hodges participated in the East Tennessee Honors Band that show- cased members from thirty-seven high school bands. Band members and parents had worked for years to replace uni- forms that had been purchased in the early 60’s. The Russell Coun- ty Board of Supervisors agreed to fund the ef- forts to purchase the uniforms. Performance was ex- pressed in group efforts and individual achieve- ments. by Sonia Long First rate ... The band per- forms for the judges and the audience at the McChessney Band Festival. They won a di- vision one rating. Join right in ... Mr. Mike Brown plays along with the Jazz Band during its perfor- mance before the student body. I salute you ... Drum major Cha- mene Robinson delivers her unique salute to the home crowd at one of the football halftime per- formances. BAND 35 36 BETA CLUB Beta Club ... FR — Tina Davis, President; Ernest Jessee, Vice President; Danita Kiser, Secre- tary-Treasurer 2nd R — Krystal Williams, Sharon Kiser, Julie Col- lins, Valerie Talbert, Ann McReynolds, Stephanie Hulsey, Ann Hileman, Angie Smith BR — Kathy Kelley, Missy Bise Hall, Ja- net Salyer, Cheryl White, Eric Hodges, Betty Porter, Sherri Mc- Coy Winning life’s Once in a while every- one needed a little encour- agement to achieve his or her goals. Some students were motivated by the Beta Club to attain good grades and achieve scholastic hon- ors. The Betas were win- ners for the encouragement they gave everyone in dif- ferent student’s lives. Beta was an honors club comprised of members of the student body who had earned top grades through- out their high school ca- reers. The Beta Club insti- tuted an honor roll system It is an honor ... Valerie Talbert receives her certificate at the Beta Club induction ceremony from Mr. Steve Banner as Tina Davis looks on. for the entire student body. Each six weeks the roll grew as they felt the im- portance of winning through academic efforts. The main event of their year came when they in- ducted new members. In an inspiring ceremony held before the student body each new member took the oath that chal- lenged them to achieve aca- demic excellence through- out their lives. Each prom- ised to look for the light of knowledge that would guide their steps into the game future. Following the cere- monies the new members and their parents who wit- nessed with pride the in- ductions were treated to a reception that featured a bill of fare without com- pare. Beta Club exerted an enormous amount of ener- gy supporting their fellow students. They were al- ways ready to cultivate the inspiration needed to at- tain their goals. Beta Club fostered qualities that couldn't be taken away. by Krystal Williams A light unto their paths ... Beta Club inductees Sherri McCoy, Krystal Wil- liams, Angie Smith, Sharon Kiser, Julie Collins, and Ann McReynolds pass the symbolic light. Beta winners ... Donna Twoey won second place and Kathy Kelley placed first in the titration race as part of the Science Olympiad held at SVCC. Photo courtsey Lebanon News. A i Everybody loves good food To the path to enlightenment _.. Julie Collins, Sharon Kiser ... Beta President Tina Davis and their mothers serve them- __ lights a candle to begin the in- selves at the Beta Club recep- = duction service for new mem- tion. bers. BETA CLUB 37 38 CHOIR And the kiddies love it ... The choir presents one of its Christmas con- certs to a very receptive audience at Copper Creek Elementary School. The lady can play that piano ... Ms. Jane Jordan accompanies the choir at graduation. The last performance ... The Senior High choir and many sen- iors give their last performance at graduation. The barefooted wonder .. Steele accompanies the choir as Dreama Fields sings along and turns the pages of her music. . Amy senior The choirs, under the di- rection of Ms. Jane Jordan, hit the road often. The Sen- ior choir went to the feeder schools. They made other appearances at the Bristol Mall, baccalaureate, gradu- ation, and the spring musi- cal and concert. The eighth grade choir did some trav- eling themselves. They went to the area elemen- tary schools and also ap- peared in the spring con- cert. Throughout the year several members of the choir received different awards. The Junior High . All-Regional winners were Choir can be fun Delmar Tate, John Trent, Drew Bradley, Jeff Kite, Trey Wilburn, Mike White, Steve Phillips, and Jeff Phillips enjoy rehearsing. Senior High All-Regionals ... FR — Robbie Cassell, Sutton Hale, Amy Steele, Steve Phillips, Jodi Lowe BR — Michelle Osborne, Rhonda McCoy, Janice Dotson, Missy Bise Hall, Vickie Meade, Kim Taylor. On | the road Calvin Cornette, Gary Fields, Tina Witt, Anita McCamey, Laura Hodges, and Tara Duncan. The Senior High All-Regional Choir was graced with the presence of Robbie Cassell, Scott Meade, Steve Phil- lips, Jodi Lowe, Amy Steele, Missy Hall, Janice Dotson, Sutton Hale, Mi- chelle Osborne, Kim Tay- lor, Vickie Meade, and Rhonda McCoy. Amy Steele, Robbie Cassell, Scott Meade, Jodi Lowe, Missy Hall, and Steve Phil- lips received the Who's Who Award. by Sonji Amos Junior High All-Regionals Calvin Cornette, Laura Hodges, Anita McCamey, Tina Witt, Gary Fields CHOIR 39 It’s an old dress, but I suppose you can have it ... Danita Kiser and Becky Wells act out a crucial scene in the fall production. What a woman? ... Mr. Charles Lowdermilk gets into his routine at the Speech and Drama sponsored Halloween dress-up day assembly. Just a dab more here ... Sheri Hill- man and Sonja Amos give Robbie Cassell a make-up treatment while learning to apply stage make-up. 40 SPEECH DRAMA = Br Auditions, rehearsals, make-up, costumes, and then you're on. Weeks of hard work and your only pay is the applause at the end of the show. But, when you take the final bow, you know it’s been worth your time. The Drama Department opened its season by pre- senting A More Perfect Union. The winter produc- tion was the one act play The Happy Journey from Trenton to Cambden, which placed third in the district one-act play festi- val. The spring musical was Jumbleweeds, and they later performed seven oadway on Tumbleweeds strikes a deal . Greg Johnson as Tumbleweeds tries to come to an agreement with Crazy Wife, Suzi Osborne, in the spring musical. Such a happy family outing .. Tina Davis, Jill Dishman, Greg Johnson and Robbie Cassell are on A Happy Journey from Camb- den to Trenton. € ; : er How i i : ¥ i Se, scenes from famous plays. The Speech and Drama class was offered to juniors and seniors. Members learned acting skills as well as skills in make-up, cos- tuming, lighting, and stage design. The members de- veloped skills in oral inter- pretation and presentation as well. The largest production presented to the school and public included a large cast of students. The three act play, Tumbleweeds, under the direction of Mrs. Wal- lace and choral direction of Ms. Jane Jordan, was a hi- larious comedy presented at the end of the school Re Clinch year. The citizens of Grimy Gulch came to life with the stoic complacency charac- teristic of the town. The villians were truly vir- tuous, and the Poohawk Indians had just the right touch of larceny to set the scene for the evening’s en- joyment. The Drama Club gave its members fulfillment, also, but of a different kind. It offered artistic fulfillment and satisfaction through dramatic productions. by Sonia Long Speech and Drama .. . FR — Tina Davis, Robbie Cassell 2nd R — Steve Phillips, Sonia Long, Danita Kiser, Greg Johnson 3rd R — Pat- ty Hall, Suzi Osborne, Sharon Kiser, Valerie Tallbert BR — Becky Wells, Jill Dishman, Sonja Amos, Ann McReynolds. SPEECH DRAMA 41 The brain trust ... Missie Kiser, Peggy Marshall, and Dana Staple- ton toss around ideas for the next edition of The Devil's Scroll. Hooray! I did it! ... Peggy Mar- shall reacts to her bowling perfor- mance on the Journalism class’ trip to the VHSL publication workshop in Charlottesville. Newspaper Staff ... FR — Greg Johnson, Melissa Milton, Regeanna Smith, Suzanne Looney, Becky Wells, Missie Kiser 2nd R — Junior Tate, Ray Wright, Tim Martin, Drew Brad- ley, John Trent, Dana Stapleton, Peg- gy Marshall BR — Mrs. Jo Harding, Sarah Elam, Matt Stanley, Jackie Dishman, Annette Ray, Tammy Jes- see, Dulcie Lambert 42 YEARBOOK NEWSPAPER Ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration ... Lanna Monday, Krystal Williams, Sonja Amos, and Amy Steele slave over yet another form which to write their articles. Allten ... Amy Steele jumps and screams at a strike while bowling on the Journalism trip to Char- lottesville. The horns of a “A yearbook is not thrown together in just one night,” explained Amy Steele, Editor-in-chief. “Some of the staffs we’ve seen have been good, some have been bad, but this staff has definitely been what we would call inter- esting.” added publication advisors Ms. Sandra Nor- ris and Mrs. Jo Harding. Well into the summer vacation typewriters ac- companied by the rustling of papers and the shuffle of pictures could still be heard as Ms. Norris and her faithful companions, Editor Amy Steele, Copy Editor Lanna Monday, Krystal Williams, Gee Gee Popp, and Janice Dotson, worked trying to finish the yearbook. However, all was not totally disastrous since the other staff members had left their assignments at various stages of devel- opment, and all that was left to do on some pages was to finish work halted by the final bell of school. The newspaper though completed before the first splashes of summer was nearly the same. Mrs. Jo Harding, as she reached for Let’s see how they did it ... Sonia Long checks the University of Alabama yearbook to get ideas for layout designs. dilemma her bottle of Preference by L’Oreal, credited her editor, Peggy Marshall, and a few of the other eighteen staff members with getting out the five editions of The Devil’s Scroll that were printed out of the eight that were planned. The ma- jor accomplishment of the newspaper came when they changed the size of the paper and went to the tabloid format with the in- valuable help and guidance of Mrs. Ann Gregory of the Clinch Valley Times. Yearbook staff ... FR — Tammy Wheatley, Sonja Amos, Sonia Long, Amy Gray, Krystal Wil- liams, Janice Dotson, 2nd R — Gee Gee Popp; Amy Steele, Editor; Dreama Fields; Mrs. Sandra Nor- ris BR — Mike White, Matt Stan- ley YEARBOOK NEWSPAPER 43 On the road again ... Vonda Burton and Greta Griffith seem ready to take off in the bus. Greta placed second in the state forensics meet in Serious Dramatic. i “Those who labor in the land are the chosen people of God.” — Thomas Jefferson ... Jon Johnson practices the delivery of his speech on The For- gotten American Farmer. 44 FORENSICS SADD What did you say? ... Robin Dean gets into her prose reading of “The Fight’ while practicing for the regional meet at New Cas- tle H.S. You, sir, are a myth ... Robbie Cassell portrays Artemus Ward in his delivery of “Artemus Ward and the Prince of Wales” Involvement is the key to really becoming a part of any- thing, especially a school. Without belonging to some- thing one just floats through life without really living it. Students Against Driving Drunk spent its first year try- ing to get on its feet. Mr. Daniel Glass, the club’s advi- sor, and the ten members spent the year planning pro- grams for future members. The forensics team had its best showing ever. Six made it through the district forensics meet and on to regional com- petition. Making Artemus Ward come to life in his inter- pretation of ‘““Artemus Ward and the Prince of Wales”, The clenched fist of South Africa ... Aretha Hollyfield practices her speech on Apartheid to ready herself for the regional meet at New Castle High. Robbie Cassell walked off with a first place in district Humorous Dramatic Inter- pretation. In the other newest category, Serious Dramatic Interpretation, Greta Griffith placed second in district with “The Informer”. Showing that his feelings ran deep for American’s farmers, Jon Johnson placed second in Original Oratory for boys. In Girls’ Original Oratory Aretha Hollyfield gave her impressions on Apartheid and won second place. The poems of T.S. Eliot attracted Marla Kiser and her reading of them placed her second in Girls’ Poetry. Robin Dean read “The Fight” and placed FORENSICS ...FR — Jon John- son, Greg Johnson, Robb ie Cas- sell BR — Robin Dean, Greta Griffith, Aretha Hollyfield, Marla Kiser, Donna Twoey, Jennifer Ramsey, not pictured J.D. Keith SADD ...FR — Dreama Fields, Amy Steele 2nd R — Laura Hodges, Jodi Lowe, Junior Tate, Eric Hodges BR — Jill Dish- man, Robbie Cassell, Rhonda Martin, Valerie Talbert second in Girls’ Prose. Regional competition was held at New Castle High School. Robbie Cassell walked away with a third in his category, while Greta Griffith took second in hers. At the meet at Albemarle High School, Greta placed second in the state competi- tion with the best showing ever for a CHS student. Both the students of SADD and those on the forensics team were able to “keep their heads when all about them, others (seemed to be) losing theirs,” and made their world a better place just by being in ites FORENSICS SADD 45 Going for the turn around ... Billy Steele begins to make his move as he reaches to grasp the neck of one of Wise’s grapplers. Get it over the net ... Vicky Hayes, Hogo- heegee District spiker of the year, returns the ball in a match with Rich Valley that tied up the district leadership. 46 SPORTS OUT OF THE BLUE Up for two ... William Banner pursued by Chilhowie’s Chris Barker and teammate Steve Meade goes up for two as Referee Tyronne Fos- ter keeps an eagle eye on the play in the semi- finals of the district tournament. The Blue Dev- ils thrashed Chilhowie to advance to the finals and eventually take the tournament title. SPORTS 47 Maybe I should have stayed on first ... Jerry Tarr makes an attempt for second base while trying to avoid being tagged. Ouch! Time for a Curad bandage ... Maurice Hayes slides into third base for a not so soft landing. Going after the gold ... Earl Gil- — pionship trophy to the senior liespie, General Secretary of the players. V.H.S.L., presents the state cham- 48 BASEBALL Way to go! ... Maurice Hayes congratulates Jerry Tarr as he makes his way back to the dugout. The Tradition Continues An old phrase was once stated here being ‘The tradition continues” and this year proved to be no different because continued it did. Predicted by the league coaches to finish first in the Hogoheegee District for the eighth year in a row, the baseball team did just that with an outstanding 11-1 league record with the only blemish coming from Chilhowie, 14-13. The first place finish in the regular season gave them an automatic birth in the regional tournament. One notable thing about the regular season was many of the games were shortened when the ten run rule was invoked. The first game of regional play brought them face to face with a tough team from Fries. The Devils slid past them with a score of 3-2. This sent them into sub-regional play where they met and defeated Hogoheegee foe, Honaker, 6-5. The Devils hosted Drewry Mason in the Region C finals and were victorious with a 9-5 score. One outstanding player helping to bring the team along was Senior pitcher, Jeff Phillips, who in the State semifinals set a new school record of 11-0 for one season and helped the team defeat Wise in the semifinals 6-2. He was also voted Associated Press Player of the Year. He, along with Senior Mike White, made the All-State team, and Mike played in the All-Star game during the summer. 49 The Tradition Continues| continued This being tradition, the Devils were in the state finals for the second year in a row. However, this time the Devils were out to make a new tradition and bring home a state championship trophy. The stage was set, the players, coaches, and hundreds of loyal fans made the journey to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The team played to the best of their ability and came away with an outstanding 15-2 victory over Amelia High School. For the first time in 15 years, the team got their state trophy. With this valued token in hand, they returned home to the proudly waiting school and community. Much pride and attention had always been given to the Devil baseball team, but now even more was showered upon them. One often hears of pride in the hometown team and if there was ever any pride shown to these boys, it was on the journey back home. There were fans everywhere. As the bus carrying the champs topped the hill coming into the county, they were met by a Russell County policeman. This began a procession that included three police cars and hundreds of fans. Signs along the route were already emblazoned with congratulatory messages. As the procession moved through the Virginia hills, horns blew and lights flashed sending chills up and down each spine. When they arrived at the school, more fans greeted them warmly. The Devils had now made it to the very top. The tradition had surely continued. by Amy Steele oe as Now, this is what you’ve got to do ... Coach Daniel With tears of joy ... The players and coaches of Glass explains strategies to be used in the next game. the boy’s baseball team show their happiness by shedding a few tears. 50 BASEBALL — BRORODRKHORW NKPaUnNNRPODOORFRN OS OPPONENT Coeburn Lebanon Holston St. Paul Honaker Chilhowie R.B. Worthy Rich Valley Rural Retreat Chilhowie Holston Honaker Lebanon R.B. Worthy Rural Retreat Rich Valley Rich Valley Fries Honaker Drewry Mason J.J. Kelly Amelia Just one more time ... Antho- ny Jessee attemps a home run in the State Championship Finals. 1986 Group A Champs .. Cook, Tim Jessee, William Banner, Jerry Tarr, Mike White, Jeff Kite, Amita McCamey 2nd R — Mike Mullins, Tony Mullins, Mark Greer, James Woody, Steve Meade, Anthony Jessee, Mau- tice Hayes, Kenny Osborne, David Varney, Joe Young BR — Jennifer Burke, Dan Glass, Joey Long, Jamie Sluss, Jeff Phillips, Mark Hartsock, Steve Jessee, Tony Austin, Johnny Owens, Ran- dy Poole 51 I t’s like this boys, either take the ball and run, or run and try to take the ball ... Coach Allen Wells takes time out to run through some new plays with his junior varsity football team at a district game with Honaker. The J.V. foot- ball team managed to maintain a positive out- look regardless of winning or losing. Success in years to come The Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Varsity basketball teams had a fairly successful season and gained valuable experience needed for the years to come. The balance of the Girls’ Junior Varsity team was made up of eighth graders and took the year as a learning experience. However, the veterans, Jennifer Ramsey, Mary Lou Varney, Dee Dee Salyer, Stephanie Peterson, and Michelle Tomlinson took the team to a third place district finish. The turning point of the season was the second regular season game with Rich Valley that ended with a very controversial call and Rich Valley ahead by one point. The Boys’ JV basketball team got their season off to a slow start, but just before mid- season, starters Mitch House, David Varney, Charles Kiser, Jeff Cook, and Tony Austin hit their stride and started wracking up numbers in the win column. At mid-season, with the loss of Austin, the advancement of Kiser, Varney, and Cook to varsity, and the elevation of a flock of eighth graders, House and Ricky Clark lead the novice eighth graders to a fourth place finish in the district. The athletes who competed on the Junior Varsity level gained experience needed for the years to come. They also learned that the years to come will require much hard work and determination to not only compete, but be successful on the varsity level as well. Mike White J.V. Boys’ Basketball Team: FR — Sharon Kiser, Gary Hale, Jamie Osborne, Joe Young, Scott Million, Ryan Jones, Mike Osborne, George Cook, Anita McCamey. BR — Tammy Elam, Bob Bratton, Kenneth Osborne, Jake White, Mitch House, Ricky Clark, David Penland, Roger Howard, Jennifer Ramsey. J.V. Girls’ Basketball Team: FR — Mary Lou Varney, Stephanie Peterson, Dee Dee Salyer, Michelle Thomlinson, Jennifer Ram- sey. BR — Buffy Ramsey, Kristy Jessee, Coach John Sabo, Teri Arney, Melody Bush, Cindy White, Marla Kiser, Amber Os- borne, Robbin Ramsey, Jennifer Jessee. 52 Break time ... Paul Johnson, Dennis Dishman, and Allen White refuel With water. Can’t go too far this way ... The J.V. Blue Devil offense makes a drive through Honaker’s defense for the 50 yard line. A defeating defense ... Julie Collins, Mary Lou Varney and Stephanie Peterson battle for the ball. 54 FOOTBALL Winning Through Adversity One tends to think that a bad season is caused by a bad team, but one that thinks this is very wrong. A bad season is not limited to the team, it can be caused by various things, such as injuries, sickness, bad weather, and simply the old curse of bad luck. These things seemed to be constant among the Varsity football team. Although the varsity team scored very few touchdowns, ending with a season record of 1-8-1, one thing that could said was that they worked together as a team. A great deal of time was devoted to long, hot practices which began in the summer, and extended to the long hours after school, all under the guidance and direction of new head coach, A.C. Burke. The hard work and devotion paid off when the team defeated their old arch- rival St. Paul. The junior varsity tallied few points on the scoreboard, too; hence, winning only one game, but it was against a previously undefeated team. They tried their best and gave their all, practicing just as long and hard as the varsity, under the leadership of Coaches Allen Wells and Herman Hodges. There were many times then each could have walked away, calling it quits, but they stubbornly stuck it out regardless of the win-loss record. By the end of the season there were twenty-eight strong-hearted young men still playing. Each player made many sacrifices of himself, taking a lot that any ordinary individual wouldn’t have taken, but with admirable determination they played with all the heart and guts it took, working together as a team, proving to be one of the best teams yet. They showed the unmistak- able quality of Blue Devil pride, standing among the best, definitely Out of the Blue. Janice K. Dotson No horseplay can be found around here .. . Greg Johnson manages to carry the ball a good six yards before being tackled. Time out ... Robbie Sluss joins his colleages in a drink at practice. On parade ... The football team makes an entrance with the band and cheerleaders. yeetted Es. Here goes one for the road ... Matthew Stanley goes inside to bring a Honaker Tiger to his knees. Take it from the top ... Tim Jessee catches a punt and proceeds to bring it out of Devil territory. OPPONENT 13 12 St. Paul 0 33. Haysi 12 16 Rich Valley ; 6 28 R.B. Worthy : fri % 6 34 Rural Retreat Varsity Football Team ... FR — Billy Steele, Bobby Mullins, 0 40 Lebanon Paul Johnson, Tony Bush, Jeff Cook, Jeff Kite, Allen White, 8 8 Holston Scott Jessee, Doyte Chaffin, Jeff Castle, Larry Shortt. 2nd R — 14 43 Twin Springs Joey Long, James Beavers, Anthony Jessee, Kevin Monette, Jeff 7 54 Chilhowie Amos, John LaPoint, Shane Sluss, Bob Burns, Greg Crabtree, 0 41 Honaker Dwayne Proffitt, Phillip Statzer. BR — A-C. Burke, Lee Bush, Darren Honeycutt, Robbie Silcox, Drew Bradley, Mat Wharton, Jackie Wallace, Robbie Sluss, Mike Gilbert, Eric Parsons, Matt Stanley, Tom Allen, Tim Jessee, Dan Glass. FOOTBALL 55 What does that spell? ... Zeroing in on spirit, the cheerleaders dem- onstrate their ‘new attitude.’ The building blocks of enthu- siasm ... The basketball cheerleading squad builds the traditional pyramid during the semi-finals of the Hogoheegee District Tournament. We've got spirit ... The foot- ball cheerleaders extend a warm welcome to the Lebanon cheerleading squad at the Homecoming game. 56 CHEERLEADERS Ve’ve got spirit, yes we do. We've got spirit, how about you ... Juniors Janet s, Meliss Milton, ‘and Stephanie mproving, the crowd’s en- Il game. All three | re on both the bas- Meer eine: en Spirit on Impulse : : ; . Boom-Chick-A-Boom Nervous and excited the girls waited patiently for their Amy Gray performs a typical turn to show the judges what they could really do. Now was cheer. when their efforts would be proved to be worthwhile or not. The girls prepared for a week before try-outs with the previ- ous year’s cheerleaders, learning the necessary skills to achieve one of the eight prestigeious positions. With sighs of relief and tears of joy, the following girls reached their goal: Seniors Rhonda Castle, Jill Dishman, and Amy Steele, and juniors Janet Elkins, Amy Gray, Steph- anie Hulsey, Melissa Milton, and Cindy Nash. During the summer, a college cheerleader, Carla Brown, came and taught them new cheers, chants, and stunts. All efforts paid off; the 1985-86 CHS cheering squad was a success. The squad was sponsored by Connie Milton. They all traveled to and from the football and basketball games supporting each with great enthusiasm. Looking back, each individual played an important part in spirit and enthusiasm for all. Amy Gray Cheerleaders ... Jill Dishman, Stephanie Hulsey, Amy Gray, Janet Elkins, Melissa Milton, Amy Steele. Awaiting the grand entrance ... The cheerleaders accompanied by the band await the arrival of the football team to spur them on. CHEERLEADERS 57 You'll not get by me ... Dena Salyer is down and ready to block any attempts at a basket made by the Indians of Rural Retreat as Robin Banner and Tiffany White help her. One, two, three, jump ... Vickie Hayes goes up for a lay-up to give the Devils two more points while Chamene Robinson and two Indi- ans await a rebound. OPPONENT Rye Cove Clintwood Rural Retreat Rich Valley R.B. Worthy Haysi Honaker Holston Lebanon Chilhowie St. Paul Rural Retreat Lebanon R.B. Worthy Haysi i WU _ 27 Rich Valley Girls’ Varsity Basketball ... Kneeling: Coach Randy Poole, Coa- Honaker ch John Sabo; Standing: Julie Collins, Patti Hall, Robin Banner, Holston Stephanie Peterson, Mona Mullins, Tiffany White, Jill Bailey, Cholhowie Dena Salyer, Chamene Robinson, Lisa Bise, Vickie Hayes, Suzi St. Paul Osborne. 58 GIRLS BASKETBALL fe Ss fot ie ball? ... Jill Bailey (14) ‘iffany White. fae for the ball _two players from Chilhowie as B oe waits for the moment that Making History The girls’ basketball team proved to be one of the most successful in the school’s history. The girls compiled a district record of 9-3 and an overall record of 17-7. One of the non-district losses came to an eventual state champion, Clintwood, by only nine points. In the district they lost to Rural Retreat, and one to the powerful Rich Valley, which they came back later in the season to beat decisively by a score of 55-41. When tournament time rolled around, they were ready for the challenge. All of the long hours of practice were beginning to pay off for the basketball team. They defeated Holston 57-17, Rich Valley 40-33, but lost to Rural Retreat 42-34 in the finals. This was good for district tournament runner-up and a spot in the Region C Tournament. On November 12, they traveled to Rural Retreat to face Fort Chiswell of the Mountain Empire District and lost a hard fought game by the score of 64-62. During the season there were many standouts on the team showing what the Blue Devils were really made of. Making the All-District Team were Vicky Hayes, Robin Banner, Chamene Robinson, and Jill Bailey. Tiffany White and Dena Salyer were honor- able mention. Vicky Hayes was also chosen to the All-Region C Team, while Robin Banner received honorable mention. To top the year’s accomplishments, Coach Randy Poole was chosen the Hogoheegee District Coach of the Year. Mike White Come on ball, go through that hoop ... Vickie Hayes hopes her shot goes in for two while Chamene Robinson, Tiffany White, and Dena Salyer assist. Is this really our last home basketball game? ... Senior players, Suzi Os- borne, Patti Hall, Dena Salyer, and Lisa Bise are each presented a long- stemmed red rose. Blocked shot? ... A player from Ru- ral Retreat attempts to block a shot made by Devil Chamene Robinson as an Indian, Tiffany White, and Jill Bailey look on. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 59 A new wave strikes again ... Jeff Phillips and Jackie Wallace demon- strate the headband craze that struck the basketball team. A hole in one or a slam dunk? Calvin Talford springs into action by dunking the ball during a practice warm- In a round about way Mike White does some fancy footwork to get around a rocky Gap Eagle during the Regional Quarter Finals. 60 BOYS’ BASKETBALL W. are the champions, my friends ... _ Steve Phillips proudly wears the net around his neck and helps Mike White boost the trophy up for the fans to view as : coaches, cheerleaders, fans, and Joe Young District Tournament Championship Finals victory over the Rich Valley Steers. Winners Never Quit Predicted in pre-season to be among the top in district teams, the Boys’ Basketball team opened the season in a tip-off tournament held at Rural Retreat. The tournament included district rivals Rich Valley and Rural Retreat and other area schools. The Blue Devils began a season of highs and lows by edging Fort Chiswell, 59-57. The team concluded the season with a win-loss record of 19-7 and a district record of 8-4, but it ended with Castlewood, Chilhowie, and Honaker knotting for the regular season championship. The Blue Devils saw their hopes of an atomic regional berth dashed when they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs that Honaker eventually won. With the team’s success, many personal goals were also realized. Calvin Talford was named by Kingsport’s WKPT as Player of the Week after the first week of the season. Steve Phillips and Calvin made the All-District team. This made it possible for Calvin to make the All-Regional team and the All-Southwest Virginia team. Mike White, William Banner, and Steve Meade were named to the All-District honorable mention list. The All- County team named by the sports department of The Lebanon News, included Steve Phillips, Mike White, William Banner, Steve Meade, Calvin Talford, and Maurice Hayes. Mike White OPPONENT 59 57 Fort Chiswell 88 58 Twin Springs 72. 64 Honaker 84 56 St. Paul 79 68 Lebanon 76 79 Gate City Uy 76 Hurley 80 50 Holston 96 va Chilhowie 89 53 Saltville 62 58 Lebanon 78 65 Rich Valley 82 47 Saltville 66 Zo. Rural Retreat 67 66 Rural Retreat 67 51 Holston 65 77 Chilhowie Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team: FR — Jeff Turner, Anita McCa- 61 36 Twin Springs mey, Tammy Elam, Ms. Sandra Norris, Jennifer Ramsey, Sharon z8 2 sitar Kiser. BR — Joey Long, Steve Meade, Mike White, William Banner, Lee Buckles, Calvin Talford, Steve Phillips, Jackie Wal- 48 66 Honaker : “Hy: + es Cee oe Kiser, Steve Jessee, Jeff Phillips, Jeff Cook, Randy 80 65 Holston 80 65 Holston PAA 54 Chilhowie 66 54 Rich Valley Rocky Gap 61 On edge Patti Hall, Vickie Hayes, and Robin Banner all stand in anticipation as they back-up Dena Salyer’s execution of the ball as part of a team effort. Grrrr ... Robin Banner hits the ball as hard as she can in order to send it as far as she can so that it will clear the net and score a point for the team. ag a OPPONENT Honaker Saltville Honaker Holston Rich Valley Chilhowie Holston Rural Retreat Rich Valley Saltville Rural Retreat Rich Valley ¥ ¥ HX ¥ ¥ XT) Contact! ... Jill Bailey strives to make contact with the ball as she serves the ball with all her might. Indicates winner of match Final team standing — Co- District Champion iis Volleyball Team ... Sitting: Suzi Osborne, Patti Hall, Tina Davis, Dena Salyer; Kneeling: Michelle Tomlinson, Tyra Keith, Robin Banner, Vickie Hayes, Cindy Nash — stats, Tracy Hall; Standing: Cynthia Canas — scorekeeper, Amber Banner, Mary Lou Varney, Tiffiany White, Jill Bailey, Pam Long, Dee Dee Salyer, Crystal Salyer, Coach Tom Allen. 62 VOLLEYBALL ue Robin Benner prepares to olleyball back across the net it came, back to the Rich Val- l and determina- n the All-District All Part of the Game “Tryouts were yesterday afternoon, each one said to herself, “I hope that I made it!” They went slowly yet excitedly toward the trophy case where the names of the girls who made it were posted. They searched carefully for each name. One by one they went down the list, carefully and deliberately. They were there! Their names were among the chosen few. Then came all of the practice sessions, practices that paid dividends in sharpened skills and heightened awarenesses showed their worth as each game got tougher and tougher. The Lady Blue Devil Volleyball team consisted of some of the finest players in the school’s history which was one of the reasons it did so well. The other reason was that all-important factor, teamwork, which helped to earn the team’s third place finish in the Bearcat Classic at Virginia High. They worked long and hard hours after school every day throughout the season, also traveling to distant schools for games and sometimes not arriving home until the wee hours of the morning. Three team members stood out especially when they were named to the All-District and All-Regional teams. Vicki Hayes, Robin Banner, and Patti Hall were named to the All-District team and Robin Banner and Vicki Hayes were also named to the All- Regional team. Vicki was also named the Hogoheegee District spiker of the year. With the season at an end, the final tally, 11-2, each player felt a strange kind of disappointment because it was over. The seniors said good-bye to their teammates with tear filled eyes knowing that a second place district finish was good, but also knowing they would not get another chance at the top spot. The others knew that it would be there for them again next year, the try-outs, and the giddiness, and they were excited. Janice K. Dotson Oh no! ... Dena Salyer leaps into the air to reach the ball but unfor- tunately it zooms over her head. Wham! ... Dena Salyer gives the volleyball a mighty blow as she knocks it over the net. VOLLEYBALL 63 If you’re coming at me, you better do better than that ... Ray Wright (185) awaits the attack of his opponent as he tries to out think his victim to be the victor. Ready, set, go ... Tony Bush gets into starting position as his oppo- nent finishes the stance to await the blow of the whistle from a referree to continue the match. The supreme sacrifice... Kip- Wrestling Team ... Lounging: Coach A.C. Burke, Dwayne pie Parsons sacrificed personal Proffitt, Tony Bush, Ray Wright, Todd Young, David Burke, gain when he went for points Timothy Jessee, Jerry Tarr, Greg Johnson, Bob Mullins, Billy rather than a pin at the state Steele, Paul Johnson; Standing: Kip Parsons, Coach Lee Bush finals and was defeated. 64 | my Best ... Ray Wright 10 this year’s. State Champion ae 85. He defeated Ray in the tch and y received second in the Ur that was held at Natural (in Ee Da Vir- Wrestlemania Hits in State He walked into the corner of the fieldhouse after practice. He felt so proud. The district and regional wrestling titles in his category had been bestowed upon him. There was only one more match to settle; and that was in the state tournament. The next day was a time for his anxiety, but one for exhilaration. He shook hands with his opponent and suddenly realized that he could feel the tension of his adversary in his handshake. His confidence then began to climb. As the first period began, he pinned his opponent with no trouble at all. But then in the second period, his rival began to regain his composure as well. Before he knew it, the opposing wrestler had him pinned. Then the Blue Devil began to think the situation over and realized he could win if he set his mind to it. Finally with all his might, he overtook his opponent in the third period for a unique win. He had done it; he had finally made his dream come true and done away with his worries. That is the way many of the wrestlers felt this past year, especially two of them. Seniors Tim Jessee and David Burke proved they were two of the best by taking state championship titles. Burke, a 98lb grappler, was undefeated in his class. Other Blue Devils showed their expertise nearly as well. Kippy Parsons, Ray Wright, and Greg Johnson were all first runner-ups in state competition for an overall second place. Lanna D. Monday How did you do that? ... Coach A.C. Burke fixes Bob Burns’ Get ready to hit the mat ... Kip Parsons tries to send his victim to the headgear. mat at the State Wrestling Tournament. Roll over ... Head wrestling coa- ch, A.C. Burke, shouts out manu- evers to help a wrestler on the mat get out of a bind and possibly get a pin. WRESTLING 65 A bird’s eye view of the pitcher’s mound ... Jill Bailey throws a fast grounder during a district game at the Senior League Field. Getting ready for the big game Allen Salyer, Chris Salyer, and Coach Johnny Sabo work on the field for the Softball Team’s next ballgame. Around the mound in a day Robin Banner makes her wa third base on her second hit. 66 SOFTBALL he ever agonizing 16 oys ‘of being a coach | oach Tom Allen prepares the baseline allfiel banon Little Saas Pick of the Litter Picked to win the district, the Girls’ Softball team began their season with practices. Late in the evenings many of the girls would drag themselves out to get ready for the season. Being one of only two teams in the Hogoheegee District put the Lady Blue Devils at a disadvantage as far as games were concerned. When the games were scheduled, they found themselves spending time on the road. The itinerary included stops at Graham High School in Bluefield and Mountain Mission in Grundy. When all was over and done, the team found its troubles at home. Finishing the season with a tally of 13-1, the ladies entered a playoff with Honaker’s Lady Tigers for the district title and a berth in the regional tournament. The rainy day saw Honaker exit with the trophy in hand, and on their way to play Glenvar High School of Salem. Though the season had not ended as all had thought and some had hoped, the Lady Blue Devils had their successes over which to revel. Coach John Sabo was named Coach of the Year by the Roanoke Times. Girls who saw their names week after week on the Roanoke Times; leader boards gleaned All-District and All-Regional honors. Robin Banner, Vicky Hayes, Dena Salyer, Lisa Bise, Jill Bailey, Mary Lou Varney, and Suzi Osborne were placed on the All-District roster. Osborne made All-Regional honorable mention, but the others saw themselves among those on the All-Regional rolls. The girls knew that in spite of the hand that fate had dealt them on a rain soaked Little League field in Lebanon, that they were truly champions and the pick of the litter. Opponent Haysi Haysi Council Graham Graham Graham Honaker Mountain Mission St. Paul Council Mountain Mission Honaker NN OPNNNN FOO N P= ae : ie Cirle’ Softball Team: FR == Dena Salyer, Dee Dee Sayler, Vicky Monaker 10 9 Hayes, Robin Banner, Jill Bailey, Lisa Bise, Elizabeth Sabo. BR — Ms. Sandra Norris, Michelle House, Stephanie Peterson, Mary Lou Varney, Anita Gobble, Suze Osborne, Patti Hall, Annette Ray, John Sabo, and Tom Allen. SOFTBALL 67 Eyeing Sweet Success Last lap. One more to go. I have to move up three places to get into place position. I know I can if I really try. These thoughts and many others are what went through the heads of many of the athletes who competed on the boys’ and girls’ track teams. The most predominant and compelling thought of all though was that each individual made a go of it and gave sweet success their best shot for everyone else as well as themselves. Everyone who put on the jerseys did an excellent job in representing the school; especially the people who were fortunate enough to do well in the district meet and on to compete in the regional and state meets. Among these from the girls were: Tiffany White, first place in the high jump; Vicky Hayes, sixth place in the disc; Robin Banner, second place in the shot; Jill Bailey, third in the 100 and fourth in the 200; and Patti Hall, fourth in the 800. The boys who competed in the regional track meet and qualified for the state meet were: Steve Gibson in the pole vault, 11-0, good for third place; Calvin Talford received second place in the high jump and first in the triple jump which set a new school record. Robin and Calvin went on to state and represented CHS quite well by placing in the state meet. Robin was third in the shot and Calvin was second in the triple jump and third in the high jump. Mike White State Banner: Shot, 3rd Regional Bailey: 100M, 4th Bailey: 200M, 4th Hayes: Discus, 6th Banner: Shot, 2nd White: High Jump, 2nd District White: High Jump, 2nd Hileman: High Jump, 5th Banner: Discus, Ist Hayes: Discus, Ist Ray: Discus, Ist Bailey: Long Jump, 3rd Banner: Shot Put, Ist GIRLS TRACK Front: Dondra Martin, Dena Salyer, Suzi Os- borne, Patti Hall, Annette Ray 2nd Row: Laura Hodges, Susan Harding, Cindy Nash, Tammy Elam, Sharon Kiser, Rhonda Martin, Paula Hammonds, Robin Dean, Jennifer Ramsey, Melis- sa Dickenson, Coach Allen 3rd Row: Anna Hale, Aprille Austin, - Allison Gillenwater, Vicky Hayes, Amber Banner, Jill Bailey, Stephanie Peterson, Robin Banner, Tyra Keith, Jennifer Jessee, Rachel Tiller. 68 BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ TRACK If you bring your arms out like this and kick your legs up like that you can sail out there ... Robin Banner shows her domi- nant form in the triple jump dur- ing track season. Hayes: Shot Put, 4th Salyer: Shot Put, 5th Banner: 300M, 3rd Bailey: 100M, Ist Bailey: 200M, Ist Peterson: 800M, 3rd Hall: 800M, 3rd Hall: Mile, 3rd Ramsey: 3200M, 3rd Elam: 3200M, 6th Banner: 100 Hurdles, 2nd Banner: Triple Jump, 2nd 400M Relay Team, Ist Mile Relay Team, 3rd State Gibson: Pole Vault Talford: High Jump, 3rd Talford: Triple Jump, 2nd Regional Talford: Triple Jump, Ist Talford: High Jump, 2nd ‘Gibson: Pole Vault, 3rd District Gibson: Pole Vault, Ist Johnson: Pole Vault, 6th Phillips: Shot Put, 3rd Blackson: Discus, 6th Talford: High Jump, Ist Hayes: High Jump, 3rd Up, over, and don’t hit the bar ... Muscle man Calvin Talford clears the bar with ease and prepares to land on the mat after completing his jump successfully while a fan looks on. Phillips: High Jump, 4th Hayes: Long Jump, 4th Talford: Long Jump, Sth Talford: Triple Jump, Ist Hayes: Triple Jump, 6th Jessee: 100M Dash, 3rd Cook: 100M Dash, 4th Phillips: 1600M, 4th White: 400M, 2nd Phillips: 800M, Ist Jessee: 200M, 3rd Cook: 200M, 6th Matda: 3200M, 6th White, Meade, Gibson, Kite: 1600M Relay Team, Ist Coach Bush Boys’ Track Front: Charles Kiser, Jeff Cook, Mark Greer, Paul Johnson, Jake White, Jamie Osborne, Steve Matda, D.J. Hatfield, Shawn Dean, Robbie Jessee 2nd Row: Coach Shortt, David Burke, Jeff Kite, Allen White, Steve Meade, Mody Hayes, Mike Blackson, Steve Smith, Scott Jessee, Ray Wright 3rd Row: Tony Layton, James Sluss, David Bradley, David Greer, Calvin Tal- ford, Steve Phillips, Mike White, Robbie Sluss, Steve Gibson, BOYS’ GIRLS ‘ TRACK 69 Allin a year’s work ... Vicky Hayes receives her four sport trophy from Mr. Banner. For your dedication and spirit Mr. Dennis Hensdil presents Amy Gray with a letter for her cheerlead- ing activities. We’re proud of you ... Janet El- kins is congratulated after accept- ing an award. This is really for me? ... Patti Hall snickers happily as she re- ceives the Charlie Fulks Award from Mr. Banner. 70 ATHLETIC BANQUET know eink to say! .. . Mary Lou the traces of a grin. as she earned letter from Mr. Throughout the year she 1 the be Blue : Awards for Awe When do we eat? I am so hungry! I can’t wait to get my award. These thoughts ran through the minds of the students who attended the athletic banquet. Every year athletes are recognized for their dedication and effort towards their teams. Proud looks were shown on these students faces as they left the banquet. Each congrat- ulated the other and afterward wished them the best of luck in their future sports careers. Many, after graduation would not return, but instead go on with memories of being honored as a part of CHS. Usually the students are required to dress up, and dine in the cafeteria for the buffet dinner. Things had changed though. Students arrived wearing more casual clothes, right down to shorts and tennis shoes. Besides, where was there a better place to wear sports clothes than to a sports banquet? The cooks prepared the “side orders”, and Mr. Banner and Mr. Hensdill, of course, prepared the “main course”, of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill outside. The cafeteria was open, and the students either ate there or on the front lawn. The banquet closed with Mr. Banner and Mr. Hensdill giving the proud athletes their awards. There were two very honorable and prestigious awards given to two extra- ordinary students. Timmy Jessee received the Pee Wee King Award for his over-all performance academically and in his high school sports career. Another student who received outstanding honors was Patti Hall. She was given the Charlie Fulks Award. This too showed that Patti was dedicated to her sports teams as well as her studies. These two students have been remembered as respected and reverent placements here at CHS: Amy Gray S-T-R-E-T-C-H ... Coach Joey Long presents Steve Meade with a watch. When do we eat? ... Athletes wait for the Sports Banquet to begin. ATHLETIC BANQUET 71 72 STUDENT LIFE Hurry, hurry! Put it on! ... Tony Bush wres- tles with layers and layers of clothing during the suitcase race of the Teacher-Student Olym- pics . The students won the event 4 to 3. STUDENT LIFE 73 74 HOMECOMING WEEK Minifloat on parade ... The junior class’ winning minifloat entitled “Pulvarize the Pioneers’ is drawn around the gym floor by a devil powered tractor powered by a class member’s brother. al Rcesaccadinial i eel eal ae ae: Burn, baby, burn ... Jill Dishman watches the pyromaniacal display as Give mea C-A-S ... Matthew Whar- ton leads the team, student body, cheerleaders, and faculty in spelling out Castlewood using his own brand of body English to get his point across. the Lebanon Pioneer is burned in ef- fegy at Thursday night’s bonfire. Hey Go-go-go-go, Hey go-go-go- go ... Jill Dishman chants loudly at the Pep rally. What lovely hair .. . Jill Bailey mar- vels at Dena Salyer’s hair as Dena smiles with amusement at Jill’s reac- Hype agencies make millions pro- moting everything. But if its a high school event that needs to be hyped, an advertising agency is out of the question. Advertising The answer ... a cheerleader planned week to promote the team, the school, the spirit. Homecoming week had many activities. Each group began planning and collect- ing money to create its mini- float. Pulvarize the Pioneers, Make the Pioneers History, and Swat the Pioneers were all themes. On Friday at the pep rally the winners were announced. Taking the hon- ors were the Juniors, while coming in second was the band. The week’s events contin- ued with each day designated as a special event. T-shirt day, Hat day, Wild Hair day, Hug- a-devil day, each day showed the rising spirit. tion to her creativity with yarn and bows. Bier. €: ke if% ef Welcome t Funny le Thursday saw two other events that added to the hype. The first was the slave auc- tion. Football team members, cheerleaders, coaches, and even Mr. Banner offered themselves and their spare minutes. The bidding was hot and heavy as the opportunity for paybacks presented itself. Thursday night the fires of battle were fueled by a bon- fire. The ‘Pioneer’ was car- ried ceremoniously to its fu- neral fire by the team, and set afire. An advertising agency to promote Homecoming would have been nice, but it became obvious that it was unneces- sary. The screams, chants, and music of Friday’s pep ral- ly made the rafters ring as the Blue Devils filled with enthu- siasm found themselves ready to take on the Lebanon Pioneers. HOMECOMING WEEK 75 Looking for a New Attitude ... Melissa Milton goes through the pom-pom routine at Homecoming. A gracious lady ... Miss Lucille Kelly waves to the crowd as she is honored at halftime for her years of dedication to teaching. She is escorted by SCA president Ernest Jessee. Homecoming royalty ... Queen Dondra Martin is congratulated on her ascension to the throne by a kiss from Mr. Steve Banner. 76 HOMECOMING Homecoming ignites school spirit A festival atmosphere saturated the air and the students steeled up for its big Homecoming game with the Lebanon Pioneers. The cheerleaders had adver- tised many activities that had become more or less traditional. Many got into the spirit of the week by participating in the various activities. Each day it was a sight to see the new ways that everyone had of showing that Devil spirit. Tee-shirt day saw everyone writing their names and various mes- sages on the backs of their friends. Hug- a-Devil day was a day that everyone chose to show their affection for the members of their team. Some of the wil- dest chapeaues found their ways out of their parents’ closets and onto the heads of everyone for Hat Day. Punk hairstyles seemed normal in comparison to some of the styles that roamed the halls on Wild Hair Day. The last day of the celebration, Blue and White day, capped the week’s activities as everyone showed their school pride by donning the traditional school colors. On Thursday there was an extra added attraction when the athletic department sponsored a slave auction. Everyone broke into their piggy banks to have the money to buy their favorite athlete, cheerleader, or coach. Looks of terror covered the faces of the potential slaves as the bidding reached a furious pace. The slaves for the day could be seen do- ing all sorts of unsavory tasks as their owners grinned with fiendish delight. On Friday the fury of school spirit was at a fever pitch. The classes and other organizations had all made mini-floats to be presented at the pep rally. After the fire was put out on the band’s float, the judges announced that the Junior class had won the mini-float competition. In addition to the mini-floats each class had used their artistic abilities to make signs for the players to run through. The signs were smashed and the pep rally was off and running. What was probably the best pep rally in the school’s history seemed to buckle the walls with screams and shouts. The spirit stick was awarded to the team to help them get up for the game with their arch-rivals, the Lebanon Pioneers. The queen and her court ... L-R Freshman atten- dant Marla Kiser and escort David Morrison, Ju- nior attendant Missy Bise Hall and her escort Steve Dingus, Senior attendant Dena Salyer and her es- cort Greg Johnson, Queen Dondra Martin and her escort Jeff Kite, Senior attendant Jennifer Bise and her escort Ernest Addington, Sophomore attendant Michelle Hall and her escort Jeff Baker, 8th grade attendant Melody Bush and her escort Billy Steele. Another stellar performance ... Aretha Hollyfield and head majorette Danita Kiser turn in another flawless performance before an awed audience. Up for the catch ... Tim Jessee goes high up in the iir to intercept a Pioneer pass. The Blue Devils were on the losing end of a valiant effort. HOMECOMING 77 Oh, Dahling! ... Zsa Zsa (Robbie Cassell), the humorous category winner, reacts as es- cort Danita Kiser gives him a playful tweek. Halloween means fun As he stepped into the school, he was suddenly bombarded from all sides by ghosts, goblins, witches, aliens, and other strange creatures be- yond description. He didn’t recognize any of these odd beings to be his friends through all the layers of make-up and outrageous attire. For a moment he thought he had entered the Twilight Zone, but then he real- ized that this was Halloween and with it came dress-up day. The students entered the audito- rium and watched as everything pa- raded across the stage in all of its hor- rific finery. It was nearly impossible for the judges to choose a winner from this menagerie, but they narrowed the choice down to Robbie Cassell who won the humorous category for his portrayal of the devastatingly beauti- ful Zsa Zsa. Trey Wilburn and Valerie Talbert won the horrifying category as the Grim Reaper and his wife. By the end of the day, he thought he had seen it all. There had been every- thing from an assortment of Rambos to one calling himself Bear Wallow. He realized that there was only one place where this many crazies could be found. by Janice Dotson 78 HALLOWEEN Clickety-Clackety, Clickety-Clackety ... Ka- ren Statzer portrays the sweet in witch’s cloth- ing as she works out new recipes for various brews. Please hide me, Rambo’s after me! ... Monster Commando Brent Dingus steps out onto the stage clad in the camoflage clothes exemplify- ing the latest rage in the Monster’s line of fash- ion. Hold him back ... “Miyagi”, Tony Hamilton, restrains ‘The Flash”, Steve Phillips, from ex- posing the lovely (?) ‘Halloween Queen”, Dena Salyer, to his brand of excitement. What a crew? ... Everyone gets into the act as faculty members join in the fun. Awaiting the judges pleasure are Mr. Charles ‘Born to Cheer” Lowdermilk, Mrs. Deanna “Little Ole Lady from Pasadena” Talbert, Mrs. A.C. “Bay at the Moon” Burke, and Mrs. Herman “ Alfalfa’ Hodges. HALLOWEEN 79 St. Nick comes to Castlewood Students and faculty members bus- tled with excitement at the coming of the Christmas season. Part of this ex- citement was due to the annual “White Christmas” project sponsored by the Student Co-Operative Associ- ation. The SCA council lit the spark needed to ignite a flurry of activity throughout the school. The treasures which Santa would deliver to the chil- dren were collected by students, facul- ty, and various clubs and organiza- tions. Everyone who had gathered in the gym for the arrival of Santa and to see the children open their gifts could feel the excitement filling the air as antici- pation mounted. Rosey cheeks and bright twinkling eyes greeted Santa Claus, Jeff Kite, and his elf, Suzi Os- borne on their arrival. Santa made his way around the gym to greet each child with a jolly “Ho! Ho! Ho!” A rainbow of ribbon and wrapping pa- per collected on the gym floor as six- teen children ripped open their brightly wrapped packages. The gifts included a coat and a pair of shoes for each child as well as piles of toys esti- mated at a total value of over $2,000. There were toys galore as t he chil- dren tested their remote-control cars and gave their Carebears a loving hug. Some of the students even joined in the diversion and tried out some of the children’s new toys. As the day came to an end the children began to scatter and leave. Not only did they take with them arm loads of gifts but also they carried with them the warm memories of a wonderful day which proved to be unique to all who wit- This is so much fun ... Santa’s helper, Suzi nessed the magical moment of giving ppictnarene a nee anes ees Sack and receiving. panying Santa on his appointed rounds of the White Christmas festivities. By Krystal Williams It really moves right along ... a happy child enjoys the speed and maneuverability of his new toy car while giving it a test run on the gym floor. 80 WHITE CHRISTMAS A hug for Santa . . . Santa Claus, Jeff Kite, gives a grateful child a warm hug to top off a very rewarding day for CHS students who witnessed the special event. Shake it and see if it rattles ... A visibly happy child shakes one of many presents given to her by Miss Norris and Miss Kelly's first period classes as Martha Campell beams. Here we go!!! .. .Cinnamon Amos gives a guid- ing push as a White Christmas child test drives his new Big Wheel on the gymnasium floor after opening his gifts. Rip, slit, and tear ... a White Christmas child carefully handles the colorful wrapping paper on one of his many gifts. WHITE CHRISTMAS 81 The finalists ... Miss Merry Christmas, Jen- nifer Bise, beams at the camera as do the other fi- nalists, Sharon Kiser, Dena Sa- lyer, Rhonda Castle, and Ann Hileman. Blessed with beauties The auditorium was filled with friends and families. They waited with anticipation to see who would be the evening’s stars.. They watched to see those glamorous beauties walk across the stage. Meanwhile, the con- testants backstage were putting on make-up, fixing their hair, and adding the finishing touches. Then the curtain opened and each contestant’s heart began to beat wild- ly. Their legs began to shake as they awaited the verdict. Finally the win- ning names were called. This was the Miss Merry C hristmas and Miss CHS pageants. One excep- tion was that the Miss Merry Christ- mas contestants and audience were treated to entertainment and pictures with CHS’s own Kim Johnson, Miss Virginia. In the junior division of Miss Mer- ry Christmas, the title was given to Aprille Austin followed by Laura Hodges, Tyra Keith, Anita McCamey, Miss CHS ... The newly crowned monarch, Amy Gray, beams with delight at the camera. 82 MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS MISS CHS and Julie Vicars. The Miss Congenial- ity award was given to Aretha Holly- field. Afterwards, the glory of being Miss Merry Christmas was given to Jenni- fer Bise. Sharing in the triumph was Rhonda Castle, Dena Salyer, Ann Hi- leman, and Sharon Kiser. Rhonda Castle took the Miss Congeniality prize. Miss CHS was as eventful with many beautiful contestants. Taking the honors of Junior Miss CHS was Aretha Hollyfield and capturing the first-runner up was Anita McCamey. The remaining runners-up were Tonya Layton, Jennifer Ramsey, and Vonda Burton. Artha Hollyfield also snagged the Miss Congeniality hon- ors. Miss CHS glories were accepted through the blurr of tears by Amy Gray. Close behind were Danita Kiser, first runner-up, Sheri Hillman, Sandy Castle, and Janet Elkins. Junior Miss CHS ... Aretha Hollyfield shows her extreme satisfaction at her coronation. Radiant Beauty ... Miss CHS, and the other finalists; Janet Elkins, Sheri Hillman, Danita Kiser, and Sandy Castle; pose for the photogra- pher. Junior Miss ... Aretha Hollyfield, Junior Miss CHS, is surrounded by her court; Vonda Bur- ton, Tonya Layton, Anita McCamey, and Jenni- fer Ramsey. MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS MISS CHS 83 Go, Go, Go ... Mrs. Dolly Wallace sprints off toward the finish line haphazardly attired in layers and layers of clothes required in the suit- case race. Oh, well! I tried ... Misti Casteel rises from the gym floor after a futile effort in the ping-pong ball blow race. Coach Larry Shortt was victori- ous by a convincing margin. Step, two ... Mr. Jeff Sword and Mrs. Pat Huff concentrate on the three-legged race. No head starts for you ... Danny Kiser and Shawn Dean forcifully show Coach Randy Poole and Coach Joey Long that there is no handicap in the human wheelbarrow race and head starts are no-no’s. Moving on ... Tony Bush heads toward his relay partner in the suitcase race burdened by piles and piles of clothes trying to make sure nothing falls off or impedes his way toward victory. 84 TEACHER — STUDENT OLYMPICS With a hearty hi-o, Silver, away! With a hearty Hi-O, Silver, away! The Lone Ranger and his trusty com- panion, Tonto, waddled off into the sunset. The Lone Ranger held tightly to Tonto’s ankles guiding him toward the bluff, but along came the bad guys in the same posture, and it became a race to see who had the best human wheelbarrow. Really Tonto and the Lone Ranger belonged in the old West, and it was hard to tell who were the bad guys, but the human wheelbarrow was a feature of the Teacher-Student Olym- pics put on by the yearbook staff. The egg toss, the ping-pong ball blow, the egg-in-a-spoon race, the suitcase race, the sack race, the three- legged race, the human wheelbarrow race, and others were not the typical olympic events, but the spirit was the same. The egg toss saw Mr. Herman Hodges and Mrs. Fredia Skeens toss- ing against Tony Bush and Tim Tick- les. Great skill went into trying to fi- gure out how to catch a raw egg so that it wouldn’t break while moving farther and farther apart. The students out-tossed the teachers. The other races followed in rapid succession, but the highlight was the suitcase race. The two-member teams of Mrs. Dolly Wallace and Mr. Tom Allen, and Tony Bush and Misti Cas- teel successively robed and disrobed themselves with layers of clothing waiting in suitcases at the ends of their lanes. The teachers won the event claiming years of practice as their edge. With the score tied at three events each and the tug of war remaining, the air was tense. As the two teams squared off at each other, the first tug saw all twelve contestants on the floor. Claims of irregularities were leveled requiring the two judges, Mr. Steve Banner and Ms. Sandra Norris, to decide on a tie-breaker. When the dust had settled, and the participants nursing their aches and pains, the stu- dents had emerged victorious. by Elmo P. Snodgrass _.. Shawn Dean and Robert Jessee await Mr. Steve Banner’s signal to start the human wheelbarrow race as Tammy Wheat- ley and Gee Gee Popp ready articles for other Get ready, get set races. Ah, the sweet smell of success ... Danny Kiser hops to an easy victory in the sack race over his opponent Mrs. Mary Bush as she founders far behind him. TEACHER — STUDENT OLYMPICS 85 Good guys, bad guys make big A typical western is made up of he- roes, outlaws, and of course romance, but) cinguthesss prin geen Uctcale Tumbleweeds, all this coupled side- splitting, uplifting comedy. The choir and drama classes, along with the help of director, Mrs. Dolly Wallace; music coordinator, Miss Jane Jordan; and set designer, Mrs. Jo Harding; brought Grimy Gulch, the armpit of all the west, to life. Tumbleweeds, the hero, portrayed by Greg Johnson, comes back to Grimy Gulch to make it a fit place to live but he was continuously chased by husband-hungry Hildegard Ham- hocker, Becky Wells. Meanwhile, be- hind Tumbleweeds’ back the villain- ous trio of Snake-Eye McFoul, Robbie Cassell; Clementine Greedy, Janice Dotson; and Throckmorton Fleesum, Christopher Ramsey; were plotting to Indian speaks with forked tongue ... Poo- hawk chief, Jeff Kite, anticipates his treach- ery while speaking with Tumbleweeds, Greg Johnson. There ain’t nothing like a man ... Patty Hall comments on Hildegard Hamhocker’s, Becky Wells, unused wedding veil as grave digger Wart Wimble, Drew Bradley, and funeral direc- tor Claude Clay, Scott Meade, look on in disbe- lief. 86 SPRING MUSICAL hit destroy the town. Tumbleweeds was unaware of his growing love for his school teacher from the east, Prudence Lovely, Kim Taylor, when she arrived with her boy-crazed students, Mitzi Mitchell, Janet Salyer, Jodi Lowe, Paula Ham- monds, Ann McReynolds, Michelle Osborne, and Missy Hall. While Tumbleweeds wooed Pru- dence with a song, Mr. Steve Banner and Delmar Tate made their appear- ance as Tumbleweeds’ horse, Epic. During the second performance of the musical Henrietta Dishman stood in for Mr. Banner. Of course the wild west was full of Indians and Grimy Gulch was full of the Poohawks. The chief was Jeff Kite and his wife, Crazy Wife, was Suzi Osborne. The chief’s daughters were Poppyseed, Valerie Talbert; and Little Pigeon Pie, :‘Sharonmkieerm Tumbleweeds’ money hungry blood- brother was Puny Moose played by David Burke, and the warrior Bucolic Buffalo was Kippie Parsons. The knowledgeable medicine woman was Vicky Hayes. As the plot thickened Tumbleweeds faced a trial in the courtroom of the grump Judge Frump, Steve Phillips, and his backward deputy Knuckles, John Trent. He encountered the hang- man Hogarth Hemp, Bobbie Mullins; the funeral home owner Claude Clay, Scott Meade; and grave digger Wart Wimble, Drew Bradley. Every western must have a happy ending. This one ended with Tumbleweeds having his innocence proven and the villains exterminated. By Janice Dotson A shout for joy ... Poohawk Medicine Woman, Vicky Hayes, lets out a triumphant shout and jumps for joy at the end of a successful dress rehearsal for Tumbleweeds, the spring musical put on through the combined efforts of the speech and drama class and the senior high choir which was performed after endless hours of practice and more practice. A dastardly duo ... Snake-Eye McFoul, Robbie Cassell, and Clementine Greedy, Janice Dotson, listen intently as their plans for ill-gotten gains are washed up. 87 The ultimate Prom “This prom will be magnificient, a night to remember.” This thought, ac- companied by the chosen colors of midnight purple, sapphire blue, and silver, spurred the Juniors forward to- ward the ultimate prom. The Juniors had saved money since the ninth grade and worked at various fund raising projects. It all mounted up: MONEY, sponsoring dances, MONEY, selling candy, MONEY, selling cookies, MONEY. Guys rushed to rent their tuxedoes while girls spent months scouring the stores from Roanoke to Knoxville for the perfect dress. Friday night and all day Saturday crepe paper flew like milkweed silks. Staples secured the streamers. Bal- loons were strung like a good day’s catch of fish, but everyone agreed that the hard work was worth it. The theme, This Could Be The Night, added just a hint of magic as couples danced in the half light cast B-L-O-W ... Ritchie Salyers blows a bal- loon with all his might as Tammy Elam readies one. Everyone loves a waltz ... Juniors, Seniors, and even Mr. Steve Banner enjoy the soft strains of the slower music after the hard, wearying beat of today’s top 40 rock music. 88 PROM by the candles. The evening’s majestic quality was personified as the night’s royalty was announced. Mike Gilbert and Mona Mullins beamed as they were named Prince and Princess by the Junior class. Tim Jessee and Rhonda Castle sparkled as they were dubbed the King and Queen by the Senior class. After partaking of the sumptuous banquet of goodies prepared by Junior class sponsor, Mrs. Lynn Ramsey, and members of the prom committee, and the elegance of the evening was captured with the traditional photo- graphs, the crowd began to thin cou- ple by couple until the remaining fac- ulty members and their spouses or guests were the only ones dancing to the music of H Q Productions. What had been financed through years of work, and planned nearly daily throughout the year was over and the memories had begun. by Janice Dotson Such a lovely couple ... Prince Mike Gilbert looks on as Mr. Steve Banner crowns Mona Mullins princess. They were voted to their titles by the members of the Junior class. Now what do I do? ... Junior Jeff Hileman looks for directions concerning the disposal of the basketball net as he helps to transform the gym into a beautiful dream world for the Junior-Senior prom themed ‘This Could be the Night.” The Juniors did all of their decorating on Friday night and Saturday before the prom. Prom royalty ... King Tim Jessee looks on as Mr. Steve Banner crowns his queen, Rhonda Castle, the prom queen proving the prom’s theme, “This could be the night.” 89 Excellence rewarded “T got it! I can’t believe I really got the award!’’ Many startled faced re- vealed this as they received awards for various areas in which they had achieved excellence. The awards ranged from academic to athletic. Suzi Osborne and Jeff Kite received the Army Scholastic-Athletic Award for excellence in both areas. Kathy Kelley strolled away with the overall best student in Math while Ann McReynolds got the Chemistry Award. Biology certificates were awarded to several students that had worked hard to earn them, and Steph- anie Peterson got the Biology Award. English Awards were presented to students in each grade who had shown exceptional ability. Physical Education Awards were given to top students grade eight through ten. Four students also were recognized for their efforts. Amy Steele, editor of the yearbook, Peggy Marshall, editor This is for you ... Rhonda Hileman receives a certificate for superiority in the area of Home Economics from Mr. Steve Banner, selected for the award by Mrs. Mary Lou Bevins. Congrats ... Betty Porter accepts her medal for five years of perfect attendance. 90 AWARDS DAY of the newspaper, Lanna Monday, the yearbook copy editor, and Krystal Williams, the winner of the academic journalism award were noted for their long hours of work. Miss Lucille Kelly and Mrs. Mary Tardy were presented with plaques from the Russell County School Board and the Russell County Education As- sociation thanking for a total of sev- enty-three years of service and dedica- tion to teaching. Mr. Allen Wells received a pin for his years of service to education. The valedictorians and salutatorian were honored numerous times for their academic efforts. Tina Davis and Sheryl White both received scholar- ships from St. Paul Sportswear fo r their hours of work. They and saluta- torian, Danita Kiser, received awards for their efforts. by Janice Dotson We're all going to miss you ... Mr. Banner bestows plaques upon both Miss Lucille Kelly and Mrs. Mary Ruth Tardy for all their years of toil, effort and dedication to the teaching profession. With a handshake and a smile ... Debbie Fra- zier, Admissions Counselor at Clinch Valley College presents Kathy Kelley with an award which was presented to the top ten seniors. i Miss Kelly retired after dedicating forty-three years to education while Mrs. Tardy departed with thirty years of hard work behind her. They will be missed by everyone. This is really mine! ... With a look of surprise and triumph, Steven Matda very proudly ac- cepts his certificate for excellence in Math from Mr. Herman Hodges. AWARDS DAY 91 . Priscilla Dean and Lisa I love your hair .. Taylor discuss the latest looks. Fashion mainstream It has often been said that “the clothes make the man (or the wom- an). But when one stops to think is fashion and style really just the at- tempts of the fashion industry to ma- nipulate the public? However, what- ever the reason the fads and fashions of the day affect the public and partic- ularly the school population. People wander from store to store in search of the ideal look, the latest craze, or clothes which make their own indi- vidual fashion statement. One could see fashions of many kinds, everything from flower print- ed, oversized shirts, stirrup pants, and walking shorts to the good, old-faith- ful blue jeans. Jewelry and other accessories also played an important part in pulling the outfit together . Fashion conscious people displayed their long earrings, beads, and the new craze, Swatches. Sunglasses could be seen dangling from cords around people’s necks even on rainy days, and were no long- er just an instrument with which one protected his or her eyes from the glare of the sun. When looking around, one saw ev- erything from simple to smart, ele- gant to outrageous. So, rather than saying that clothes make the man it was apparent that clothes were simply an extension of one’s personality that just told everyone what kind of per- son was beneath the yards of cloth. by Janice Dotson 92 FADS FASHIONS What a big pair of sunglasses ... Stephanie Kincaid amuses her eighth grade science class with her attempt at following the sunglasses craze with one, big pair of glasses that she pur- MA MOD ines chased at a novelty shop. The glasses which were a part of her Halloween costume originally reappeared from time to time throughout the rest of the year. Watch that pencil ... Lanna Monday fends off Gee Gee Popp’s playful attempt to paint on freckles. Flowered prints and big, o versized shirts made frequent appearances on the fash- ion scene. Making a fashion statement ... Following the national trend Robbie Cassell shows off the first Swatch of his future collection. Of course, there’s the appropriate Swatch guard. A real fashion plate ... Sandy Ervin copies notes from the board since she forgot her glass- es. Sandy follows the trends from her head to the layered look, gold chains, and striped jeans. S: cope’ somone oe Wy cope owt one a and every one: na ys mente ys ce vy ™ het no sacke ee verse out vv 4ansese™ , com apse a yn os 9 4 PEOPLE Down, slave, down Coach Randy Poole pats his slave, Patti Hall, play- fully on the head to assert his authority over his new purchase. PEOREE GS Everybody cheer ... These senior class mem- bers show their spirit at a pep rally by joining in the victory chant. : | ne Wh od | dow 42! sn® amd ot os eh Boom-a-lacka-rah-rah-rah ... Greg Johnson goes through his cheer routine as the talent for his part of the Mr. Senior pageant. 96 SENIORS The thrill of victory, dah-ling ... Bufan- tolla Babbinsky (Robbie Cassell) reacts to the announcement of his selection as Mr. Senior as Junior Tate and Matthew Wharton cheer his win. Let’s tip the hat just this way ... Mr. Elmer Phillippi, the professional photographer, adjusts Dena Salyer’s hat during a senior portrait photo session early in the year. SENIOR DIVIDER 97 Ernest Eugene Addington Sonji Gail Amos: Choir 1, 2; Spring Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama 3, 4; Forensics 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; SCA Council 1, 2, 3 Best All Around ... Tina Davis and Er- nest Jessee rally around their honors and privileges. Hard at work .. Ernest Jessee and other Advanced English 12 students ponder one of many themes. eas jomattt Senate a Jay Austin Jeffrey Robert Baker Jeffery Noel Bellamy: VICA 1; Li- Jennifer Renee Bise: VICA 2, 3, 4 brary Club 98 SENIORS Noted Seniors Noteworthy qualities have been the hallmark of special lives. Tina Davis, Ernest Jessee, Suzi Osborne, and Tim Jessee were thus voted Senior Superlatives. Special qualities that have been honored by awards and the confidence of office were in both Tina Davis and Ernest Jessee who were voted Best All Around. Tina attended Governor's School and Girls’ State. Ernest was elected by the students to serve as SCA Vice President and President. Smiles are some thing we all take for granted, but the ability to create smiles is a rare quality. Best Personality Suzi Osborne and Tim Jessee beam For this Suzi Osborne and Tim Jessee were selected Best Personality. A vote of confidence is especially grand if it comes from one’s peers. These four made the Seniors proud of their choices. by Dreama Fields Lisa Joane Bise: Basketball 2, 3; Stats 1; Softball 2, 3, 4 Michael Steven Blackson: Basketball 1; Football 1,2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Dis- trict 1, 2, 3, 4; Regional 3 into the lense with smiles that make others bloom. Maggie Ruth Bradley: VICA 2, 3, 4 Spring Musical 2, 3, 4; All-county Football 3 Choir 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Track 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 4, Re- porter David Andrew Bradley: Choir 2, 3, 4; Martin Lee Buckles: Basketball 3, 4, Tammy Annette Buchanan: Basket- ball 1; Choir 4; All-county Choir 4; Spring Musical 4; VICA 2, 3, 4; Snow Queen SENIORS 99 David Lee Burke: Choir 4; VICA 1, 2, 3, 4 lrack , Wrestling 1, 2.3, 4: District 1, 2; Regional 1, 2, 3; State 1; Captain 4, State champion 4 Robert Edmonson Burns: Robert Paul Cassell, Jr.: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Ensemble 3; All Regional 3, 4; All-County 4; Musical 4; Cheerleader Speech and Drama 3, 4; One Act Play 4; Class Officer 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; District 1, 2, 3, 4; Who's Who 4; Track 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4 100 SENIORS Worthy Labor To achieve one’s ultimate goal is the main priority in life. It takes someone willing to make sacrifices to succeed in achieving their goals. One must labor intensively and be able to cope with the pressures. After reviewing the candidates Eric Hodges and English is such a puzzle ... Danita and Eric question Mrs. Wallace in Rhonda Elaine Castle: Band 1, 2, 3; Sandra Christina Castle: Choir 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3; Captain 3; Choir 4; Basketball 1, 2; Musical 3, 4; Track 1, 2; FBLA 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3 Danita Kiser were chosen the Most Likely to Succeed for their leadership qualities and the potential which is evident in their daily lives. Those persons who possess the unique qualities of caring about their fellow classmates and a willingness to Advanced English 12 about one of its subtle points. pitch in whenever it is needed have truly a special talent. It is people like Sheryl White and Scott Meade who make the position of Most Dependable such an honor. These people are always on hand to see that a job is completed and willing to help. by Krystal Williams Ronald Shane Castle: VICA 1, 2, 3, 4 Winston Junior Chaffin Christina Farnaz Davis: Band 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4 President 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Speech Drama 3, 4; One Act Play 4; Class Officer — Pres. 1; SCA 1; Softball 2,3, 4; Volley- Dall 1, 2, 3,4 Forensics 45) Hugh O’Brien Award Most Likely To Succeed ... Danita Kiser and Eric Hodges busy themselves with work. ORIN RI ALEC Just one more ... Most Dependable Sheryl White loads Scott Meade’s arms with reams of paper. Jill Elizabeth Dishman: Choir 1, 2, 3, Dreama Seimon Fields: Band 1; Choir David Walter Gibson: Michael Stuart Gibson: 4; All-County 4; Spring Musical 1,2, 3, 4; All-County 4; Musical 3, 4; 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Forensics 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; District 1, 2, 4; Year- Track 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 3; FBLA 3, book Staff 4; Junior Miss Castlewood 4; Speech Drama 3, 4; One Act Play 1 4 SENIORS 101 James David Greer: Choir 1; Wres- tling 2, 3; VICA 4; President David William Hale: Track 1, 2 A special gift Each of us has a special gift for something, but some more than others. The senior class felt that five of their compan- ions demonstrated certain special abilities which made them stand out from the rest. To a certain extent, everyone is hardworking, but a few are more industrious than others. Donna Twoey and David Gibson were two of these exceptional few. They were voted Most Industrious. When we hear the phrases to sing, to act, to play an instrument, we automatically think of the word talent. Rob- bie Cassell, Janet Salyer, and Jill Dishman were chosen for Most Talented. Through long hours and much discipline, these five peo- ple were an outstanding example of gifted people. Janice K. Dotson Acting reflects life ... Janet Salyer holds Robbie Cassell’s arm as he acts out an abusing scene on Jill Dishman. Selected Most Talented by the Seniors, the talented trio have spent many hours perfecting the arts to both their own and other’s enjoyment in and out of school. Patricia Kay Hall: Band 1; Basketball Jeffrey Lewis Hall: VICA 1, 2, 3, 4; Richard Anthony Hamilton: Foot- Mark Anthony Hartsock: 1.2'-3,4-Sottball 2,3) 4° [rack 1.253) 4; District 2, 3, 4; Speech Drama 3, 4; One Act Play 4; Musical 3, 4; For- ensics 1, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; District 3 102 SENIORS Most Outstanding in Electricity 1, 2. ball 3; VICA 4; Safety Committe re ee ‘ om Ae FNS ‘| Pag ay SAARI AE EE IR 5 % i , Most Industrious done while seated ... Donna Twoey at her TRS-80 | beams at a job well computer. David | 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; District 1, 2, 3, 4 Miami Vice at CHS ... Janet Salyer and Jennifer Salyer take a moment to catch up on hunk Don Johnson. Gibson who was also selected is not pictured. Gregory Duane Higbee: VICA 1, 2, 3, Jennifer Kay Hill: FHA 3 Sammy Nelson Hayes: VICA 1, 2, 3, 4 Brenda Faye Herndon: Choir 3; FHA 1, 2 VICA 3, 4 Sheri Elayne Hillman: Track 1, 2, 3, Eric William Hodges: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; 4; District 1, 2, 3, 4; Regional 1, 2,3,4; All-County 1, 2, 3, 4; All-Regional 1, State 1, 3; Speech Drama 4; Spring 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Musical 4; Forensics 4; Yearbook Track 2, 3, 4; Forensics 1, 3 Staff 4; Softball 2, 4; Volleyball 4 SENIORS 103 Gwendolyn Michelle House: Speech Drama 3; Forensics 3; SCA 3; Soft- ball 2, 3, 4 Lisa Ann Jacobs: FHA — Vice-Presi- dent FHA 1, 2, 3 Ernest Edward Jessee: Beta Club 3, 4 Tammy Lynn Jessee: FHA 1, 2, 3; — President; Forensics 1; Class Offi- FBLA 4; Newspaper Staff 4 cer President 3; SCA 2, 3, 4 — Presi- dent 104 SENIORS President Athletic Mosts To be chosen as a super senior is an honor. An honor shared by Kippy Parsons, Dena Salyer, Matthew Wharton, and Amy Steele. These four were chosen by the members of the Senior class as Most Athletic and Most School Spirited. Kippy and Dena were chosen Most Athletic because they competed in several sporting events. Kippy had competed in boys’ tennis, track, football, and wrestling. He proved to be successful in all of his athletic events Timothy Scott Jessee: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; 2, 4 Vice-President 3; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; District 1, 2, 3, 4; Regional 1, 2, 3, 4; State 2, 3; SCA 4; State Wrestling Champ 4 including wrestling, in which he claimed a second place in the state in the unlimited class. Dena had been successful in girls’ athletics. She competed in basketball, track, volleyball, and softball. Dena also received all-district and regional honors in softball and volleyball. Matthew and Amy were elected Most School Spirited because of the way they demonstrated sportsmanship and their constant promotion of the “Blue Devil Way’. Though he was a member of the football team, Matthew could be seen during pep rallies leading the students in C- A-S-T-L-E-W- O-O-D, while Amy would be tight behind him spurring on the crowd in other chants and cheers. Dena, Amy, Kippy, and Matthew have represented our _school through leadership and sportsmanship on and off the field. They also played leading roles in the unprecedented five trophies the school won last year to take the Hogoheegee District All- Sports trophy. by Mike White Gregory Lloyd Johnson: Baseball 1, 2, 3 As Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; District 3, 4. Regional 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; All-County 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Speech Drama 3, 4; One-Act Play 3, 4; Spring Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 3, 4 Freddie Lee Keith: Choir 4 What a double catch! Participating in several different sports was the key factor in- volved for Dena Salyer and Kippy Parsons as they were chosen as Most Athletic by the Senior class. Kathryn Lynette Kelley: On their way to the top Whether it was playing on the team or leading fans on the side lines, Amy Steele and Matthew Wharton were voted Most School Spirited. Valerie Ann Kilgore: Beta Club 4; Danita Sue Kiser: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All- Danny Leroy Kiser: Basketball 1, 2; VICA 3, 4 County Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; VICA 1, Captain 4; Jazz Band 3, 4; BetaClub 3, 2, 4 4: Choir 4; Musical 4; Track 1, 2, 4; District 1, 2; Speech and Drama 4; Forensics 4; Class Officer 4; SCA 3, 4; National Honor Society; ACE Stu- dent 1, 2, 3, 4; Governor School 4 Melissa Jo Kiser: Choir 2; Spring Musical 1; Newspaper Staff 4; Copy Editor She’s a He November 27, 1985 wasn’t just another monotonous day. The stu- dent body piled into the audito- rium to witness a once-in-a-life- time chance to see their male Senior friends take a turn at the feminine side of life. Continued on page 108 Jeffery Dale Kite: Choir 4; All-Coun- ty 4; Football 3, 4; Captain 4; All- District 4; All-County; VICA 1, 2, 3; Welder of the Year; District and Re- gional 3; SCA 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Captain 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4: Who's Who Among American High Students Hello darlin’ ... waves to the The beautiful Kitty applauding crowd. Kate Jeff Kite) Dulcey Renee Lambert: FHA 3; Jeffery James Lewis: Robert Lynn Linkous: Band 1, 2, 3,4; Suzanne Yvonne Looney: Basketball Newspaper Staff 4 All-County 4; Jazz Band 3, 4; Choir 1; 1; Newspaper 4 Spring Musical 2; National Achieve- ment Academy — Band 4 106 SENIORS She’s a pickin’ and she’s a grinin’ ... The lovely Jefferine Bodene (Jeff Baker) plays a tune for the vivacious Seimon Bee Bee Burke (David Burke) to entertain the audience as part of their talent. Jodi Michelle Lowe: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All-County 1, 2; Jazz Band 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; All-County 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3: Track 1) 2, 3, 4: Forensics 1, 2) 3 There’s more to beauty than meets the eye ... Michelle MaBelle (Mike White) looks at the winners. In fourth place, Generous Geraldine (Delmar Tate); Mr. Senior, Boufantolla Babbinski (Robbie Cassell); first place, Erotica (Matthew Wharton); third place, Kitty Kate (Jeff Kite); and second place, Lucious Lynn (Robert Linkous). a — Cont. from page 106 Peggy Louise Marshall: FBLA 2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian 4; Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; District 2; Newspaper 3, 4; Editor 4; Honor Society; Who’s Who Dondra Denise Martin: FHA 1; Timothy Dereke Martin: Baseball 1; James Allen McCoy: Football 1 Carl Scott Meade: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; All- Track 2; Forensics 4; Class Officer 3, Basketball 1, 3; Choir 3; Musical 3, 4; County 4; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4 | 4; SCA 4; Who’s Who Football 1; Newspaper Staff 4; Wres- tling 3 SENIORS 107 Eddie Glenn Meade She’s a He Cont. from pg. 106 Egos and Fics were swal- owed as lace re- placed Levis. Whether it was a loss of identi- ty or a thirty minute fad, all one could say was that the Mr. Senior contest was definitely a change o f pace. Behind stage, the usual beauty pageant giggles of nervousness were replaced by the loud bouyant laugh- Look out Dolly ... ter of masculin- ity. After a while they had to force the but- terflies from their stomaches. While awaiting the chance to show. their trumped up femininity, sev- eral found out how tedious and nervewrackin being a aid could be. As the ap- pointed time grew near, each contestant be- gan to ponder Cont. on pg. 111 Harold Jeffrey Milgrim: VICA 1, 2, 3 Lucious Lynn with Kenny Rogers (Robert Linkous) (Mr. Steve Banner). Micheal David Moretz: Track 3, 4; Gary Ray Osborne: Helen Suzanne Osborne: Band 1; Eric Kipling Parsons: Class Officer 1; District 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3; For- Vice President; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; ensics 4; SCA 4; Softball 2, 3,4; Track Choir 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Drama 4; Volley- 4; All-District 3, 4; VICA 1, 2, 3, 4; ball 2, 3, 4 President; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 108 SENIORS Jeffery Lynn Phillips: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. J.V. 1; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. J.V. 1; All District 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys Ensemble 3; Musical 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3 Tears of joy ... Bou- fantolla Babbinski (Robbie Cassell) sheds her crocodile tears after being crowned while Kitty Kate (Jeff Kite) and Suzi Osborne smile on. Watch out GoGo’s, here we come ... Feekee (Steve Phillips), Rayola (Ray Wright), and Jua- nita John Trent) hit the Stephen John Phillips: Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; District 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; County 4; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys Ensemble 3; Football 1, 2 Piece 3 oe ; se 3 Betty Jean Porter: Beta Club 3, 4; Erma Lou Powers: Jerry Lee Powers: VICA 1, 2, 3,4 David Matthew Powers: Baseball 2; FBLA 2, 4; SCA 4; USAAHR 3; FFA President 2 USAAB 3 SENIORS 109 Ricky Lee Powers: Annette Gail Ray: Basketball 1, 2; Stats 3; Choir 4; Al!-County 4; Musi- cal 4; Cheerleader Mascot 2; Track 1, 2; District 2; Regional 2; Newspaper Staff 4; Softball 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Manager 4 Regenna Lee Smith: FHA 1, 2, 3; FBLA 4; Newspaper Staff 4 110 SENIORS Look at me now ... Erotic Erica (Kippy Par- sons) walks out onto the stage to give all a glimpse of her beauty with the help of her two escorts, Suzi Osborne and Tina Davis. Hey, baby, let us see those sexy legs Cheers were heard at the Mr. Senior pageant led by Danita Kiser, Amy Steele, Dondra Martin, and Rhonda Castle. Amy Denise Steele: Choir 2, 3, 4; All- Karen Denise Statzer: FBLA 1, 2,3, 4; Dana Gail Stapleton: FBLA 4; Presi- County 4; Girls Ensemble 1, 2, 3; United States Achievement Academy dent Newspaper staff 4; Business Spring Musical 1, 3, 4; All-Regional 3; National Honor Society 3; Who’s Manager; SCA 3 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 4; Track 2, 4; Who; Business Contest 3. Yearbook 3, 4; Editor — 4; SCA 1 She’s a He Continued from page 108 his appearance. Was the make-up too much or not enough? And what about their chests, were they even? Were their wigs on straight or crooked? What about the panty- hose, did one wear them this way or that? “Generous Geraldine’, Junior Tate, latched onto the fourth run- ner-up spot while being accompa- nied by “Erotic Erica’, Kippy Par- sons, on the piano with the tune Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?. Jumping into third place was Continued on page 112 Matthew Peter Stanley: Baseball 1; Choir 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wres- tling 3, 4; District 3, 4; Regional 3; State 3 ItisI ... Erica (Eric Hodges) makes ‘her’ debut as the lady in red. Cathy Ann Skeens: SCA 1; Choir 1; FBLA 1; VICA 2 Jennifer Annilie Salyer: Choir 1, 2,3, Janet Allene Salyer: Beta Club 3, 4; Dena Ellen Salyer: Basketball 1, 2,3, Jerry Wayne Tarr: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; 4; Spring Musical 3. 4 Choir 3, 4; All-County 4; Musical 3,4; 4 Captain 4; All-District Honorable All-District 1, 2, 3; All-Regional 3; | FBLA 2, 3, 4; SCA 3; Honor Society Mention 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Spring Choir 4; Football 3; VICA 1, 3, 4; Musical 1, 4; FHA 1; VICA 3, 4; Track Wrestling 1, 4; District 1; Regional 1; 2,3, 4 Class Officer —— Sec Tres 1; State1 Softball 2, 3, 4; Regional SENIORS 111 Delmar Lee Tate: Newspaper Staff 4; Reporter; Choir 4 John Wayne Trent: Newspaper Staff 4; Reporter; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys En- semble 3 She’s a He Cont. from pg. 111 : “Kitty Kate , Jeff Kite. Kitty showed her fin- er flexibility in Fey baton twirl- ing perfor- mance to Jump For Your Love. Lucious Lynn”, Robert Linkous, was named to the second runner- up title. Lynn performed a smashing duet with Mr. Steve Banner as Ken- ny Rogers. This pair sang the tune | Feel Sorry For Anyone Who Isn't Me Tonight. Erotica Wharton”, Mat- thew Wharton, laid hold to the first runner-up position. She performed The Angel In Your Arms This Morning Is Go- ing lo Be A Devil In Some- one Else’s Arms Tonight. “Boufantolla Babbinski . Robbie Cassell, P ractically nocked every- one for a loop in her imitation of Madonna sing- ing the smash hit Like A Vir- gin. Beginning in a wedding dress, Boufan-. tolla sang as she stripped down to a lacey, black teddy. All in all, the Mr. Senior con- test was just an-’ other day, but for the Seniors, it was more like one of the fin- ishing touches. Regardless of who won or who lost, just having fun was what it was-all about. by Lanna . Monday. A flashing smile smiles at all of ... Seimon BeeBee, ‘her’ fans. (David Burke), eins Donna Maria Twoey: Forensics 3, 4; Rebecca Renee Wells: Speech Dra- Samuel Matthew Wharton: Basket- John Michael White: Basketball 2, 3, ACE Program 1, 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who 4; ma 4; Forensics 1, 4; Newspaper Staff ball 1, 2; Captain 2; Football 1, 2, 3,4 4; All-District 3; All-County 4; Base- Math Contest 3 4; Art Editor 4 ball 1, 2, 3, 4; All-District 2, 3, 4; All- Regional 3, 4; All-State 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Spring Musical 1, 3, 4; All-County 4; Football 3; Track 2, 4; District 2, 4; Regional 4 112 SENIORS Sheryl Dawn White: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All-County Band 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Jazz Band 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Volleyball 2 Linda Annette Williams: Choir 4; County 4; Musical 4; FHA 3, 4; Presi- dent 4; VICA 2, 3, 4 Strutting ‘her’ stuff ... Fee Fee, (Steve Phillips), shows ‘her’ muscles to all. I sparkle when I twirl ... Kitty Kate, (Jeff Kite), shows all her talent. Beverly Sue Woods: Johnny Lee Wright: David Ray Wright: Choir 4; Boys En- semble 1; Musical 4; Football 1; VICA 1; Newspaper 4; Art Editor; Wres- tling 1, 2, 3, 4; District 3, 4; Regional eh, Lis EY GINee SENIORS 113 Yes, dahling, Let ’s trip the life fantas- tic ... Jill Dishman and Robbie Cas- sell take on an air of playful snob- bishness adorned in the decorations. Rock and Roll Suzie Osborne and Mr. Steve Banner thoroughly en- joy their dance to music from the 1950's played by disc jockey, Steve Taylor of WQUT. Such good friends Mark Hart- sock, Tim Jessee, Kippie Parsons, and Jerry Tarr blend their voices in song to one of the melodies played at the dance. One last dance ... Classmates Dena Salyer and Kippie Parsons enjoy one another's company during one of the last times they will be together as students. 114 SENIOR BANQUET Senior highsteppers Everyone joins in the dance as the seniors en- joy their dance and being with one another for one last fling. . Miss Lucille Kelly beams as she is presented with roses from the senior class to com- memorate her retirement. The lady of the hour . . That’s what friends are for Senior Night was a bit dif- ferent from those of past years. The tradition had been to have a banquet then move up to the gymnasium for dance. This year, however, the seniors decided to save money and get a better form of music by doing without the dinner and have a dance and a snack room. The music was provided by Steve Taylor from WQUT ra- dio in Johnson City, Tennes- see and proved to be just what the seniors ordered. Every- thing from the Beach Boys to Whitney Houston was on the turntable. During Senior Night the class presented retiring senior sponsor, Miss Lucille Kelly, with roses and encircled her as they serenaded her as The Greatest Love by Whitney Houston was played in her honor. Being a night full of emotions, the class laughed and cried together as they re- alized they would all be to- gether only a little while longer, and whether good or bad times, they would stick together even if only in the heart because that’s what friends are for. Look out, Chuck Berry! ... Tony Hamilton plays his air guitar to a 50’s tune as he and Lisa Bise dance upon the decoration strewn floor. SENIOR BANQUET 115 Burgers, friends, and lots of fun Hurry up, Mrs. Miotke, and get that grill going. We want our hamburgers! The hungry seniors waited like vultures ready to pounce as the hamburgers one by one became edible. They wanted their hamburgers and potato chips with a nice cold drink after exerting themselves in the various activities planned on their day. There were some playing tennis and one of two kicking a football around. Several found themselves on the soft- ball field with Mr. Jeff “Big Daddy” Sword making his grand appearance to bat a few times. Others played volley- ball and built human pyra- mids. There were even some building sand castles, and de- spite warnings, a few had waterfights. Senior day was a day that many seniors forgot the cliques they had been in all throughout high school and became a true family. Every- one was the same and all shared a common bond of true friendship. Finally, the grill closed down, the players were all played out and the seniors made their way back to school to go home. No one, however, would or could ever forget their day together and the special bond they had for one another. She’s already covered up, Robbie, help me now ... Dena Salyer pleads with Robbie Cassell to help her as Jill Dishman wipes her hands of the matter. 116 SENIOR DAY Look out below ... Tony Hamilton, David “Drew” Bradley, and Matthew Wharton vie for the spike in what was termed a “friendly game of volleyball”. Mr. Sword is going kill us you guys ... Dondra Martin thinks of an ex- cuse to explain why Matt Wharton, herself, and Tina Davis were wet de- spite warnings. Look at us, Timmy ... Various mem- bers of the senior class take a break from eating and playing sports to build a human pyramid for Timmy Jessee’s approval. Hey, what’s going on? ... Robert Linkous cautiously tags first base while trying to figure out what the object is that Steve Phillips has in his hand. SENIOR DAY 117 Let’s hear it for those state champs ... Dr. Edmund Moomaw and Mr. Steve Banner encourage a round of applause for the baseball team at Baccalaureate. w, i. | Let us pray ... Reverend H.G. Mu- sick, Jr. leads the stage guests, par- ents, families, friends and the senior class in prayer. 118 BACCALAUREATE A trial run begins the journey of new lessons. This might just be a trial run for the big one, but really Baccalaureate was more than that. To some it was a trial run, but for others it was to give a message of great importance. It started out like any other Baccalaureate, all tense and serious, but turned to a soft, lighthearted message. The speaker, Dr. W. Edmund Moomaw, Chancellor of Clinch Valley College, broke te —— Fair is the sunshine ... Members of the sophomore, junior, and senior choir perform one of their selections the ice with a well deserved round of applause for the baseball team who had come home state champs. Dr. Moo- maw went on to deliver his message to the Seniors who listened wholeheartedly as he told them that they each stood at the threshold of life and the many adventures and misad- ventures that it had to offer each of them. The choir peformed two se- lections and were extremely aii while Ms. Jane Jordan accompanies them. melodious. There was the in- vocation by Reverend H.G. Musick, Jr. first, however. Rev. Musick also delivered the bened iction. It was truly an understate- ment to speak of Baccalaure- ate as a trial run, for the Se- niors left the auditorium that day with a new outlook on life itself. by Amy Steele i Life is full of mountains Dr. Moomaw addresses the senior class. RGSS Be BACCALAUREATE 119 Z © = Q U °o 5 Way to go, champ ... Mr. Steve Ban- ner presents Jeff Kite with his diplo- ma and a congratulatory message upon his many successes at CHS. Mr. Banner, Mr. Hensdill, distin- guished guest, and fellow classmates SCA President Ernest Jessee makes his final speech at graduation. This is it Matt ... Mike White con- verses with Matthew Wharton as they leave the auditorium as gradu- ates of CHS and enter the world as adults. Saying goodbye really is the hardest part ... Sheryl White, Co-Valedic- torian shows this to be a true emotion as she gives her farewell address. We are just beginning a new phase of our lives ... Co-valedictorian Tina Davis gives her farewell speech to her fellow classmates. We must continue with our lives and make each day the best ... Danita Kiser class Salutatorian reminds ev- eryone to go on making the best of each day. For we will never forget the good and bad times we have shared class president, Timothy Jessee, ad- Senior dresses his classmates on friendship. All smiles and, without a doubt, all knows why Patti Hall is all smiles as she receives her diploma and a flower from Mrs. Tardy and Miss Kelly. Stepping toward tomorrow The invocation by the Rev. O. Morton Harris began the ceremonies. The choir sang a song after Danita Kiser’s sa- lutatory address. Then the speeches continued in succes- sion with valedictory address- es by Sheryl White and Tina Davis, the SCA president's farewell address by Ernest Jessee, and the senior class president's speech by Tim Jessee. The moment came for Mr. Banner to step to the podium and with Mr. Hensdill’s help award the diplomas to each graduate. Flowers were be- stowed on each senior by re- tiring teachers Mrs. Mary Tardy and Miss Lucille Kelly. As the class sang its class song, “That’s What Friends are For’’, the emotions showed vividly on each face. The turning’ tassels brought smiles and tears as memory hungry photogra- phers snapped their photos. by Amy Steele GRADUATION 121 122 UNDERCLASSMEN TEACHERS UNDERCLASSMEN TEACHERS 123 Get it together “After this year, only one more to go, I'd better get my act together!’ With this thought burning in their minds, several Juniors frantically has- tened to start planning a future. The first step toward college was to take the PSAT and SAT tests. In prepara- tion, zealous students enrolled in the SAT preparatory class. The desire to excel meant lots of fervent studying and anxiety. The Juniors had it together when they built their Homecoming mini- float entitled ‘’Pulverize the Pioneers.” From a slate of six highly competitive entries, the Juniors rolled away with first place. Bobby Allen Elaine Austin Jackie Austin William Banner Missy Bise Sammy Bise Robert Blankenship Cathy Breeding Becky Burke David Castle Jeff Castle Nicole Chaffin Johnny Clark Wendy Clark Gary Collins Julie Collins Kevin Combs Steven Dingus Jackie Dishman Janice Dotson 124 JUNIORS With this successful project behind, they were again back to work raising money for the Junior-Senior prom. Selling everything from cookies to sponsoring dances were part of the efforts put forth to make this prom, themed “This could be the Night,” a night to remember. When everything wound down, the Juniors were only more anxious to get started again, because they knew that they truly had gotten their acts to- gether. by Janice K. Dotson On the way up ... Junior class officers were Steve Meade, Becky Burke, and Amy Gray. Gary Dunfee Sarah Elam Tammy Elam Janet Elkins David Fields Anthony Gilbert Mike Gilbert Anita Gobble Amy Gray Jack Grizzle Scott Gullett Matthew Hale Paula Hammonds Susan Harding Lee Hartsock Michael Hawkins Suzie Hayes Vickie Hayes Charlie Helbert Jeff Hicks Ann Hileman Jeff Hill Stephanie Hulsey Rachel Hurd Anthony Jessee Look at this little trick ... Amy Gray exhibits her card shuffling ability to Cindy Nash to pass away yet another hour on the chartered bus to Radford and the Region C Basketball Tournament. JUNIORS 125 Cindy Jones Howard Jessee Jackie Jessee Kim Jessee Steve Jessee Pam Keith Sharon Kiser Hope Long Tim Marshall Rhonda Martin Christine Mays Sherry McCoy Ann McReynolds Mickey Meade Steve Meade Teddy Meade Vickie Meade Melissa Milton Mitzi Mitchell Lanna Monday Kevin Monette Bobby Mullins Janette Mullins Mona Mullins Cindy Nash Brenda Osborne Debbie Osborne 126 JUNIORS Look on the bright side .. David Couch listens intently as Jeff Hicks and Jeff Amos try to persuade him out of his depressed mood. Under the gun Decisions, decisions, decisions. To college or not to college. Pink prom dress or blue? What to do instead of Phys. Ed. To take the SAT’s or the PSAT first. There were so many things for Juniors to decide. Daily questions and decisions pla- gued the Juniors. Questions that would affect the rest of their lives danced through their minds nearly every moment when they weren't try- ing to decide what color to wear to the prom or whether to take the PSAT or make their first attempt at the SAT. It seemed that most of the Juniors chose to attempt the PSAT first to get themselves prepared for the SAT. The others decided to try their luck at the SAT and did quite well. The Juniors realized what lay ahead of them and most seemed prepared for the challenge as they were turning dreams into reality as most had al- ready started getting concerned about their careers. So whether it is a pink or blue dress, a PSAT or a SAT, the decisions that must be made were always there, but the Juniors seemed more than pre- pared to make those and many more decisions. Mike White PURE ORISA amine Tar wast TF re | ) Nn PA f ‘ing a Now look at this one ... Mrs. Hall enjoys showing Jackie Dishman and Jackie Jessee the different job opportunities for their future. Cathy Powers Gee Gee Popp Vickie Rose Ritchie Salyer John Sargent Richard Sims Robbie Sluss Angie Smith Deanne Smith Michelle Smith Michael Stanley Phillip Statzer Craig Sutherland Melinda Sutherland Valerie Talbert Gail Taylor Kim Taylor Mark Taylor Jackie Wallace Tammy Wheatley JUNIORS 127 Alan White Trey Wilburn Krystal Williams Jeff Woods James Woody No sweat No more sweat. No more sweat- pants, shorts, t-shirts, socks, gym lockers, tennis shoes, or clothes that could stand in corners after weeks of use. Junior year was a year for many things, but also a year without phys- ical education. No longer would they have to play crab soccer, or football They were relieved of those tasks after years of participation. The students were faced with mixed feelings. Some were relieved because they would no longer have to worry with physical fitness tests, but others 128 JUNIORS would miss the sporting aspect of physical education. No longer could they go outside on bright sunny days. Now faced with another problem, the Juniors wondered what they would do to fill that slot in their schedules. They pondered over thé list of electives that would help them fill their school days. Even though some students missed the sweat, most quietly rejoiced at the idea of no more push-ups and small piles of mold breeding in their gym lockers that had once been socks. Amy Steele What a trip ... Jackie Wallace and Jeff Phillips marvel over the past events of their excitement- filled trip to Virginia Tech to practice for their basketball game against Rocky Gap. Rock-A-Bye Baby ... Steve Jessee takes a de- served break and catches some Z’s while enjoy- ing a peaceful slumber on the extremely tiring trip to Radford. Luscious lollypops ... Cindy Nash and Steph- anie Hulsey take it easy as they enjoy a treat. Mic Sherry Wright Tommy Wright Kim York i Chow down Sal ... Melissa Milton devours a bite of baked potato while eating lunch at Bo- nanza on the trip to Radford High School and the Region C basketball tournament. Don’t watch me eat my chips ... Janet Elkins munches out on potato chips while preparing to depart from school on a journey with the boy’s basketball team to Rural Retreat. JUNIORS 129 No more toys Transitions, changes, growing up. Moving ahead into tomorrow’s world, the Sophomores had left the toys and trivalities of childhood behind. The Sophomores found that this was the year in which many new opportuni- ties would open up. Many new re- sponsibilities arose along with all the things the Sophomores had been wait- ing for, such as getting their driver’s licenses to go out into the big cruel world. While standing in line waiting to order their class rings, there were so many decisions to make with all the new styles that were out. What color of stone would they choose? What style would look best on that small hand? One Super Sophomore was Calvin Talford. He was a first string member of the basketball team. He received such honors as being chosen as the WKPT television Player of the Week for the first week of basketball season, along with being chosen to the All- District and All-Regional basketball teams. Calvin didn’t keep the title of Super Sophomore all to himself. Rob- in Banner fit this description, too. She had received her rewards because she Cinnamon Amos Jeff Amos Tony Austin Jill Bailey Amber Banner Robin Banner James Beavers Cathy Bise Tony Bush Misti Casteel Joe Castillo Drema Castle James Caudill Bridgette Chafin Todd Christian Jeff Cook Dule Couch Greg Crabtree 130 SOPHOMORES was chosen for the All-District and All-Regional volleyball teams. Not only were the varsity sports being opened for the Sophomores, but new academics such as business subjects and biology were being offered. As a whole, the Sophomores partici- pated in the class activities during the course of the year. They were involved in many activities, and as any sponsor would say, participation is the key. Sheri Hillman What a combination! Calvin Cornette dressed as Buckwheat and Rachel Guinn por- traying an indian princess smile at the audience during the costume parade on Dress-Up Day. Sophomore Class Officers were President Cal- vin Talford, Vice-President: Robin Banner, Sec- retary and Treasurer: Charies Kiser. Karen Crawford Steven Culbertson Mark Dean Tad DePriest Kathy Dixon Steve Dotson Pam Elam Sandy Ervin Shane Ervin Chris Fields Judy Fields Leslie Franklin Charles Fugate Mark Greer Jerry Gordon Caroline Griffith Robert Grizzle Sutton Hale Michelle Hall James Hamm Tessi Harrison Tommy Harvey Bret Helbert Bryan Heranney Let me help you ... Shane Ervin assists a little boy as he tries on a new denim jacket amidst piles and piles of wrapping paper during the White Christmas festivities before the holiday. Yum! Yum! ... Coach Joey Long expresses his delight and appreciation, and gobbles down a plateful of delicious goodies while Pam Elam sits on Mrs. Helen Jessee’s lap and enjoys their company. SOPHOMORES 131 Lisa Herndon Darin Honeycutt Albert Horne Allen Howell Carmen Hurd Karen Hurd Benny Jessee Kim Jessee Rita Jessee Scott Jessee Jon Johnson April Keith Charles Kiser Wendy Kiser Tammy Lee Pam Long Connie Marshall Brad Mason Life is a soap opera Noises and dull sounds crept through the hallways. Around the corner, a young man could be seen walking a fe- away to the ¥ : music... male companion to class. A little farther Michael down the hallway and through a door- Hawkins and window, a girl, who carried a grim, but Krystal Cress friendly look on her face contemplated lowl et 3 Pee on how to attract a lad of whom she was floor while fond. enjoying Whether we admit it or not, life can themselves at_ sometimes be as dramatic as a soap op- the Holly : ll f era, especially for many Sophomores. Ball. : Many tenth graders found that keeping up with who was dating who and what- ever was new was almost as tough as keeping up with themselves. Afterall, now they had gained a small step up- ward toward maturity and had to learn to deal with matters as tough as those in soap operas. Dancing Lanna D. Monday Why me? ... Jon Johnson smiles at Mrs. Dolly Wallace's efforts to remove the stains of his spilled breakfast from his jacket before regional forensic competition while Greta Griffith watches with sympathy. 132 SOPHOMORES Steve Matda Jeramy Maxfield Rhonda McCoy Barbie Meade Kenny Osborne Michelle Osborne Stephanie Peterson Sandy Phillips Dennis Phillips Angie Pientka Chris Porter Ricky Powers Jeff Pratt Dwayne Proffitt Christopher Ramsey Robin Ramsey Leslie Ring Dee Dee Salyer Denise Salyer Tina Salyer James Salyers Chamene Robinson SOPHOMORES 133 Bill Shoemaker Robbie Silcox Jamie Sluss Stephen Smith Tammy Stargardt Billy Steele Chuck Steffey Regina Sutherland Calvin Talford Cathy Taylor Kim Taylor Teresa Taylor Life’s a ditch Every year the sophomore class awaits in frenzied excitement for the time to receive a driver’s license. Anx- iously they await the deadline date for a learner’s permit, 15 years, 8 months, to come soon. Even more anxiously they await the magic age of sixteen, so they c ould get the real thing, their “ticket to freedom.” What was expected and what really took place was totally different. Most considered the book part long and boring though their actual driving ex- periences proved to be exciting, except for minor mishaps which were just considered “part of the learning ex- perience” and were soon forgotten. With their new attitudes and out- looks of being “on their own” instead geo: is Let’s see now, that spare tire has got to be back here somewhere Sheri Hillman concen- trates on finding the necessary tools in the trunk to fix a flat. 134 SOPHOMORES of having their parents drive them around, the students took their first steps to becoming more mature and responsible young men and women. With faces filled with smiles and energy for “miles”, the students con- fidently asked their parents for the car. “Sure”, the parents would often say, “only if you pay for the gas.” So there was a small price to pay for growing up, but the patience, under- standing and ambition had always paid off. Amy Gray You can’t be serious! It really is a flat tire! ... Sheri Hillman, Amy Gray, and Gee Gee Popp work on repairing a flat tire in the student park- ing lot. Rachel Tiller Michelle Tomlinson Jeff Turner David Varney Robbie Whitaker Patty Williams Sandra Willis Brian Woods Kim Woods Thomas Woody Brad Yeary Todd Young Tiffany White Crank her on up there ... Amy Gray demon- strates her mechanical abilities to Gee Gee Popp and Sheri Hillman by helping change the flat tire on Gee Gee's car. On the road again ... Stephanie Peterson shows off her expertise in driving while Coach Tom Allen and Billy Steele take it easy by just riding along. SOPHOMORES 135 Journey to new worlds Being a freshman gave the students new options that they had never ex- perienced, such as foreign languages, vocational courses, and the advan- tages of credits, but seemingly most important, they had finally earned a title, Freshman. That one word distin- guished them from the new children of the year and the children they had been last year. With the title of freshman came varsity eligibility. Suddenly the world of sports and forensics participation opened to them. With this many be- gan to make their impression on the collective memory of their school. In the forensics competition, the freshman class had four stand-outs. James Allen Aprille Austin Doug Austin Tim Austin Mark Bellamy Johnnie Bentley Sheri Boardwine Jenny Bryan Denny Burke Kenny Burke Vonda Burton Michelle Bush Jerry Calhoun Martha Campbell Mary Campbell Scott Campbell David Castle James Chaffin 136 FRESHMAN Marla Kiser, Robin Dean, Aretha Hol- lyfield, and Greta Griffith won the honor of participating in the regional meet by placing second in the district in their respective categories. Greta went on to finish second in the state in Serious Dramatic Interpretation. The title and more freedom pushed them to work harder for the sake of their education and pride. That same pride would surely carry them up and out on their journey down the scho- lastic yellow brick road. A classy trio ... Freshman class officers: Greta Griffith, secretary-treasurer; Vonda Burton, vice-president; and Allison Gillenwater, presi- dent, pose ready to take on the world. Crystal Chaffin Sean Collins Calvin Cornette Sirena Couch Robin Dean Jamie Dickenson Yvonne Dingus Kathy Dishman Chris Dixon Glenda Elam Kevin Elam Deanna Ennis Richard Ervin Gary Fields Larry Fields Mike Gibson Allison Gillenwater John Glovier Greta Griffith April Grizzle Amy Grizzle Melissa Grizzle Paul Grizzle Anna Hale Jennifer Hale Mike Hale Becky Hall David Hall Penny Hanson Barry Hayes Shannon Hayes Johnny Helbert Sonia Helbert Jill Hicks Rhonda Hileman Ronnie Hileman William Hileman Sandy Hill Laura Hodges Angela Hogg Aretha Hollyfield Linda Horne Roger Howard FRESHMEN 137 138 FRESHMEN James Hurd Darren Jessee Gina Jessee Denise Johnson Paul Johnson James Keith Tyra Keith Alison Kelley Jamie Kiser Marla Kiser Lisa Kennedy Paul Kennedy Tammy Kennedy Glen Lambert Tonya Layton Tony Layton Michelle Lewis Kathy Little Chrissie Long Barbara Marshall Cynthia Mays Darrell Mays Mickey McCall Anita McCamey Nancy McReynolds Lisa Meade Charlie Minton Melissa Minton David Morrison Frances Neece Crystal Osborne Jamie Osborne Kim Osborne Carlos Perkins Christina Phillips Lori Phillips Kimberly Phillips Phyllis Phillips Glenda Powers Kenneth Powers Missy Powers Jewell Rosico Call it double ision Walking down the hall, suddenly her eyes blurred. There were two of them now. But then she realized, she didn’t feel dizzy, her eyes were focus- ing correctly, but still she saw two. Upon questioning the twins of the freshman class, Mary and Martha Campbell, Gary and Larry Fields, Kenny and Denny Burke, and Tony and Tonya Layton proved that twins lead their own lives. Each claimed to be their own person and to think nothing like their twin. Furthermore each felt no particular closeness to their twin than to any other sibling. Therefore, if a person thinks he or she is seeing double, one should look again. One would be surprised to know two exceptionally different peo- ple. by Janice Dotson Now say that again ... Tony and Tonya Lay- ton listen intently as the techniques of Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation are explained in their health class. Jennifer Ramsey Jason Ring Joe Robinson Jimmy Rose Lisa Rose Christopher Salyer Michael Salyer Tracy Salyer Janice Scarberry Carson Skeens Lisa Skeens Shane Sluss Joey Smith Kellie Smith Angela Stanley Richard Stargardt Debra Statzer Hope Strong You're, so c-u-u-t-e ... Mary Campbell giggles as she receives a playful tweak on the cheek from her twin sister in the hall between classes. . Denny Burke at- Just a minute for a chat .. tempts to press his point while his twin broth- er, Kenny, gives him a skeptical smile and a glance to the side. 139 Donald Townes Dwayne Turner Alan White Ginger White Michelle Willis Mike Woods I sometimes wonder if it is really me As she stared into the floor length mirror, questions were flooding her mind with the general focus being on who she really was. She wasn’t sure if she was mature enough to han- dle the stress brought on by becoming a fresh- man. As these persistent thoughts invaded her young and vulnerable mind, often she had asked herself, “Is it really me?” Being an eighth grader was stressful, but becoming a freshman brought on a new type of stress all its own. She had to worry about “fitting in”. Trying to get everyone else to accept her for who she really was. For her this became a problem because she no longer was sure of who she was. She didn’t know how to divide the line between being who she wanted to be and the type of person her peers wanted her to be. For her this decision was a hard one to reach. Reaching blindly into the future, the pro- cess of soul searching was beginning. Matur- ing played a key role in this real life drama. No longer could one let responsibility slide by. Those days were over and she had to look ahead to the future to who she really was. Dreama Fields 140 FRESHMEN Daniel Sutherland Sherri Threatt Monty Thompson One, two, three, four, five ... Cindy Mays and Joh- nette Wallace count the strokes as they brush their hair readying themselves for their other classes and life beyond phys. ed. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all? ... Cindy Mays, realizing the benefits of always looking one’s best, strokes the brush through her hair as she readies herself to leave physical education. Mary Lou Varney Stacy Vicars Julie Vicars Johnette Wallace Kristie White Charley Williams Tina Witt Linda Worley Mark Wright How can one person col- lect so much junk Anita McCamey looks be- wildered by the magnitude of ‘stuff’ in her home- away-from-home. What would I do if I really had to do this? ... Tonya Layton, Barbara Marshall, and Cindy Sproles listen intently hoping that artifi- cal respiration will never be necessary. FRESHMEN 141 Home away from home Pictures, posters, news clippings and notes plastered the metal walls and doors. Wrinkled paper and bent books were strewn all about. Food left in small corners and crevices had molded and left a musty odor. After- all, it had been there almost 180 days. Ripped sneakers and sweaty sweats were strung from the coat hooks. Just these small touches made the lockers home sweet home for everyone. Students of all grades joined in the decorating and designing of lockers. Some chose to be more creative by decorating the outside as well as the inside, while others preferred to keep a lower profile by covering only the inside. Then there were a few to which it really didn’t matter. It was just a place to keep personal belongings. Regardless of the reasons, students used and decorated their lockers, it was like a ‘mini home’ away from home. It was a place to keep a part of themsleves locked up until after school hours. No matter what the stu- dents did, their personality traits could be found ‘seeping’ out of the lockers; whether it be an odor through 142 LOCKER PERSONALITIES the air vents, a catastrophic avalanche when the door was opened, or a new type of wall paper made up of head- lines. Instead of just another brick in the wall, some lockers couldn’t be classi- fied as just another locker in the wall. During sports seasons, players were supported and urged by stickers and badges left on the front of their lock- ers the day of the big game. Notes could be seen occasionally sticking out of air vents, but probably the most typical and certainly most noticeable ornaments were the clippings and posters of rock stars, super-hunks, and movie idols. Regardless of how lockers were decorated, a side of the owner’s true personality could be traced. All in all it could be said that it was out of the walls of the blue. Lanna Monday Twenty, Thirty-two, fifteen ... Jerry Hawkins tries to remember his combination so he can get his books and beat the tardy bell before his English class begins. Why does this always happen when I’m in a hurry? ... Judy Crawford rifles through her tumbled books to find the one thing that eludes her vision before she is caught out-of-pocket by the bell. ) � ‘ : Wh + a Look at my collection ... Before the tardy bell rings and the next class begins, Pam Elam opens her locker. She gets a quick view of her pictures of various stars of stage, screen, and sports. Wow, this school life never ceases to amaze me! This locker looks the best it’s looked in a while. Men and all! ... Amy Gray takes a break to ponder upon the ever-existing surprises in her locker to see if there is room for anything else. — Where in the world could it be ... Dreama Fields and Amy Steele pilfer through their lock- er looking for a lost book that the locker mon- ster has devoured for his noontime meal. LENE DORRIT. ee a er My heroes ... Glenda Powers looks past her locker hunks to get her books and writing im- plements. LOCKER PERSONALITIES 143 The eighth graders have often been characterized as the ‘““Wrong-Way Feld- mans” or the “Walter Mit- tys” of the high school crowd. Wrong rooms, wrong lockers, timid shy- ness and inactivity while dreaming of grand things and great adventures were always characteristics of other eighth graders, but not this crew. As the year progressed, the character of the eighth grader seemed to change. No longer were they timid, inactive, and just dreaming of grand things and great adventures. Instead of dreaming, they were plan- ning for grand things and adventures. Many already had their chosen careers picked out and prepared to do all they could to get to the top. Both boys and girls were playing Junior Varsity sports in preparation for Varsity sports. When it came time in spring to se- lect classes for the next year, they knew that cred- its started counting. Their class sponsors: Mr. Bevins, Mrs. Talbert, Mr. Mar- Theresa Adams Missy Addington Terri Arney Elizabeth Austin Mark Austin Tammy Bailey Michael Barnette Kim Bellamy Brent Blare Regina Blevins Mike Booker Bobby Bratton 144 8th GRADE No more Walter Mitty shall, Ms. Jordan, and Mrs. Huff, helped them to make the right decisions about class projects they under- took like the mini-float and money makers to start filling the coffers for their prom. It was unfair that they had been classified as the “Wrong-Way Feldmans,” this time they showed that old stereo-types did not ap- ply to them. Instead of staring out the windows, they had their noses to the grindstone studying. It paid off for many, since many of the eighth graders also dropped their “I’m here for fun” attitude. They began to take on an “I’m here to get all I can out of the next four years” attitude and so many found their name among those on six weeks and se- mester honor rolls. No longer could the older stu- dents and teachers charac- terize the eighth graders as the ‘Walter Mittys” of the high school crew because they proved everyone wrong. They had definite ideas about the directions to- ward which they wanted to go, and the professions they wanted to pursue once they got there. They had their eyes squared on to- morrow. They mapped their trip through school carefully and proved to all that they were a part of school like the rest of us. by Sonia Long What does the future hold? ... Mrs. Rita Hall advises Elizabeth Austin on how to take a computer test which matches personality to occupations. 8th grade officers: Garland Ram- sey, Jennifer McCoy, and Robert Jessee. Vanessa Breedlove Bobby Brooks Mark Buchanan Dwayne Burke Anthony Bush John Bush Melody Bush Scott Bush Kevin Castle Valeria Castle Stephen Caudill Scott Chafin George Cook Kim Cook Wrightly Couch Judy Crawford Carter Cress Crystal Cress Jackie Culbertson Cherilyn Davis Clifford Davis Priscilla Dean Shawn Dean Tabitha Dean Melissa Dickenson Brent Dingus Shannon Dingus Dennis Dishman Tara Duncan Patrick Dunfee Melinda Edwards Tony Elam Samantha Franklin Melissa Gorden Teresa Greer Missy Gullett Annette Hale Becky Hale Gary Hale Tina Hale Kenny Hale Jeff Halloway 8th GRADE 145 D.J. Hatfield Jerry Hawkins Brandon Helbert April Herdon Jonh Hess Robert Hicks James Hileman Jeff Hillman Susanne Holbrook Jeff Horne Melissa Jennings Andrew Jessee Jennifer Jessee Kristy Jessee Michelle Jessee Robbie Jessee Rodney Jessee Roger Jessee Rosemary Jessee Ryan Jones Shawn Jordan Missy Keagle Johnathan Keith Kathy Keith Stephanie Kincaid Kathy Kiser Steve Lawson Bridget Lee Johnny Little Michelle Long Timmy Long Claude Marshall Beverly Martin Jennifer McCoy Charles McCurdy Clifford Meade Denise Meade Tammy Meade Scott Million Chris Mullins Tony Mullins Tony Mullins 146 EIGHTH GRADE Like Magic How are friends chosen? That is like asking the meaning of life, no one looks through a yearbook and picks his or her friends. Just like no one plans to fall in love. True friendships are based on love and trust. Friends are not picked by their appearance, a person looks for someone to which he or she can tell his or her secrets, laugh with, or even cry in front of. Some friendships begin in childhood and grow from making mud pies to going ws — au id sf Studying is always easier when done with a friend ... Jennifer Jessee studies quietly in the li- away to college and be- yond. Sometimes a person can see someone everyday and never know he or she until they end up in the same study hall together. Making friends is like magic. A friendship can appear or disappear, its really up to the people in- volved to make it work. As in any good relationship it takes giving and taking as well as love and under- standing. Having and be- ing a best friend is the best kind of love in the world. Gee Gee Popp brary along side her friend Tom- my Peterson. Those wonderful morning walks up and down the halls ... Valeria Castle and Missy Gullett patient- ly walk the hall waiting for the bell to ring. Amber Osborne Katherine Osborne Mike Osborne Rebecca Osborne Patty Pendell David Penland Mark Powers Paige Powers Kim Purkey Buffy Ramsey Garland Ramsey Kristal Roberton 8th GRADE 147 Love thy brother Many eighth graders had older brothers and sis- ters to secure them when they came to high school for the very first time. For some this lifted a small amount of the tension of becoming the new kid on the block when they en- tered their first year in high school. Somehow it was easier to move into the high school groove know- ing that a brother or sister had paved the way. Even though they were some- what settled by this the road was not always smooth. There were small dips Christina Robinson Sherry Robinson David Rose Jeff Rose Gary Salyer Jennifer Salyer Michael Shields Raymond Shortridge Maria Sluss Clayton Smith Crystal Smith Katrena Smith Steve Statzer Bart Steele Elaine Steele Mary Steffy Renea Tate John Taylor Judy Taylor Randy Taylor Ricky Taylor Jeffrey Turner Rachelle Wallace Cindy White 148 8th GRADE and bumps that their older siblings had created unk- nowingly. Many times a teacher would call them by their older counterpart’s name by mistake. Some of the eighth graders felt they had to live up to their brother or sister’s reputa- tion rather than being al- lowed to forge their own identities. Even though si- milarities may have varied for many of the counter- parts, there still remained deep ties which bonded them together. They were bonded in a way unattaina- ble by most friends. By Krystal Williams Monday mornings are really the pits! ... Velvet Williams slowly trudges down the long hallway to- ward her next class of the day. What a day! ... Amy Steele wres- tles with a load of books and a canister of film after making a quick stop in the office. i Sarah Lee Williams Velvet Williams Bobby Woods Sandy Woods Angie Wright Joe Young I know it is here somewhere! ... Bart Steele rummages through his gym bag to find his English book so he can do some serious study- ing while making a trip with the baseball team as a manager of the state champion Blue Devils. Something is just not right ... pencil in hand, Krystal Williams studies a layout and contemplates on how to fix it. Oh gee! ... Melody Bush takes time out of her English class to do a little dreaming. 8th GRADE 149 I love Castlewood If you were the principal of a school, what would your day be like? If you were Mr. Steve Banner, your school day started at 8:00 A.M. when you walked up the steps and into the day’s offerings of problems, joys, official and unofficial visits, and tele- phone calls. On occasion there were forms to fill out or sign, and a myriad of meetings to attend. Daily there was a steady proces- sion of parents, salesmen, teachers, students, and pa- trons that passed by his desk to keep happy, and try as he might he couldn't please them all. But everything was not negative. Granted the re- wards seemed to get lost in the problems, but they were always there to make the job worth having. There were winners to con- gratulate, accolades to an- nounce, and children to watch grow and mature into young adults. The re- wards were not always concrete in nature, but they were there, and they seemed to tip the scales to- ward the positive. 150 FACULTY STAFF Of course his day didn’t end at 3:30. There was al- ways a problem to consid- er, a game, dance, or other function to attend well into the evening hours. Family often had to make appoint- ments for family outings and common things that everyone takes for granted like meals. But one of the things about Mr. Banner was that he always went through his day no matter how good or bad with the cheer- ful attitude that has be- come so characteristic of him. There was always room in a day for one or two of his earth-shaking, window-rattling, bouts of laughter. Whenever there was something going on like the spring musical, there was always a part, no matter how small, for him to ham up. In Tumble- weeds, he portrayed the front half of Tumbleweed’s faithful horse, Epic. He also showed compas- sion for his students and teachers. Few people knew that it was often his hand, or his shoulder offered to anyone who was wounded Mr. Tom Allen Physical Education Mrs. Linda Austen Cook Mr. Steve Banner Commander-in-chief Mrs. Mary Lou Bevins Home Economics Mrs. Josephine Bratton Cook Mr. A.C. Burke Driver’s Education physically or spiritually. He often was the one to soothe hurt feelings and act as the peacemaker be- tween parties who just couldn’t seem to get together. To quote Ernest Jessee’s final speech before the stu- dent body, Mr. Banner agreed that he and his fac- ulty were all here and put themselves through so much because we ” ‘love Castlewood High School.’ ” He continued that “this community’s greatest asset is its children, and what makes it so unique. They’re good kids and even though they rotate ev- ery four years, the good ones just keep on coming.” Sending him on his way ... Mr. Steve Banner presents Eric Hodg- es with his diploma and a hearty congratulations. Peek-a-boo ... Mr. Steve Banner peeks cautiously around the cor- ner to see who is inquiring about his whereabouts. On the auction block ... Mr. Steve Banner monkeys around be- hind Coach A.C. Burke as he and Coach Larry Shortt prepare to auction Mr. Banner. Such a sweet little lady ... Mr. Steve Banner warmly greets the little old lady, Mrs. Deanna Tal- bert, as he M.C.’s the Halloween contest. Ltheas ee eee eae eae® ehe ate ave? war avert ‘era eae ‘ste aver ear eae eae ave soe eae ae seasnes Pps Dud ae Pe 2 see? y - aaeeees - ae Mrs. Jennifer Burke Mathematics Spanish Mrs. Mary Bush Special Ed. Aide Mrs. Susan Dickenson Librarian Mrs. Helen Gibson Library Clerk Ms. Dorothy Gilmer English Ms. Mary Frances Gilmer Foreign Languages 151 152 Turn that When a person retires there are many things to which one looks for- ward. One is free to travel the globe. Except on special occasions, the alarm sits quietly on the nightstand gather- ing dust. There’s always plenty of time to catch up on reading, crafts, and soap operas. Whatever one has put off for another day can now be done because there’s plenty of time. However, in all that time there’s also time to look back and remember. For a teacher there are so many lives that he or she has touched to remember fond- ly. After forty-three years of teaching, Miss Lucille Kelly had thousands of former students whose lives her gen- tle guidance had helped to shape and what’s more thousands who remem- bered her fondly for her devotion to their education. In order to remember Miss Kelly, we would like to dedicate the 1986 Castletonian to her. Since Miss Kelly came to Castlewood from Clintwood, she de- voted her life to caring for her mother and teaching the value of English to her students. Her teaching career ran the gambot of grade levels until the last few years when much of her teaching energy was devoted to se- niors. She also spent the last 10 years steering the activities of the senior class. Her last year passed with one honor after another. At Homecoming she served as grand marshal and partici- pated in the halftime ceremonies. As the year progressed she received many bouquets of flowers until the night of Mr. Steve Banner For 43 years of service ... presents plaques to Miss Kelly and Mrs. Mary Tardy. alarm off! the Senior Dance when the class pre- sented her a bouquet of roses and ded- icated Whitney Houston’s The Great- est Love to her. Her accolades continued when on Award’s Day she with Mrs. Mary Tardy were presented plaques from the Russell County School Board and the Russell County Education Association. The next came when she and Mrs. Tardy presented silk roses to each graduating senior. The last came when the two were hon- ored at the faculty picnic during the work days. All of the attention heaped upon Miss Kelly was well deserved. Miss Kelly had spent her days and nights devoting her energies to teaching and grading those mounds of papers all English teachers must face, but she had done it cheerfully accepting it as not only a part of her job, but as a duty she owed her students. Her wit and sense of the ridiculous got her through many days and situations that would cause others to crumble. Her students found it easy to become devoted to her because her personality inspired that type of devotion. She was always concerned for her students both academically and personally. Many times she spent the early hours before school with students who had problems. Because of her personality and de- votion, we say, Miss Kelly enjoy your retirement for you truly deserve it de- spite the fact that we shall all; faculty, staff, and students; miss you. Flowers for a lovely lady ... Miss Kelly smiles at the kind thoughts and good wishes embodied in the flowers sent by one of her classes to commemorate her retirement after 43 years. Bosom buddies ... Co-senior sponsor Mr. Jeff Sword hugs Miss Kelly as they pose for a pic- ture at the annual Senior Day picnic that they both appear to be enjoying. A crown for a true queen Miss Kelly, grand marshal of Homecoming, assists Mr. Steve Ban- ner in crowning Dondra Martin as Homecom- ing Queen as her escort, Jeff Kite, looks on. Getting all spiffed up Miss Kelly sits pa- tiently as Billy Salyer, a local hairdresser, blow dries her hair in her classroom to get her ready for the Homecoming night's festivities. | You don’t say ... Miss Kelly discusses some of the finer points of English grammar and litera- ture with her senior students, Kippie Parsons and David Burke. Away we go ... Kippie Parsons gives Miss Kelly a ride down the hall in the little red wag- on the seniors will use for their min-float for the Homecoming competition. SEP DRED eR Teacher Super In years past, the stu- dents, not the _ teachers, have been chosen as super- latives. These were voted on by the students, all hon- ors having a comical sting. Chosen by the students for Most Likely to Seat Stu- dents was Mrs. Patricia Huff and Mr. Dudley Mc- Coy. Mr. Herman Hodges and Mrs. Dolly Wallace won the category Most Likely to Teaching. Keep On % Sain ia TP ee Si Ss e It all looks so good ... Mrs. Linda Harris and Coetta Bratton exam- ine the goodies and try to decide between the sandwiches or the cakes. Speak up, I can’t hear you ... A.C. and Jennifer Burke partici- pate in the Miss Merry Christmas pageant by playing Mr. and Mrs. HO-HO. 154 FACULTY STAFF Voted as the Friendliest were Mr. Johnny Owens and Ms. Jane Jordan. Mrs. Mary Bush and Mr. Jeff Sword were chosen Sweet- est. Best All Around was Ms Jane Jordan and Mr. Jeff Sword who were also chosen Most Popular. Mrs. Dolly Wallace and Mr. Larry Shortt were vot- ed Most Dependable. Ms. Sandra Morris and Mr. A.C. Burke were chosen Most School Spirited. Mr. Daniel Glass Phys. Ed. Math Mrs. Nilah Gray Secretary Mrs. Edna Hall Cook Mrs. Rita Jo Hall Guidance Counselor Mrs. Jo Ellen Harding Art Mrs. Linda Harris Business latives Mr. Tom Allen and Mrs. Jennifer Burke were cho- sen Most Athletic and Ms. Jane Jordan and Mr. Mike Brown were voted Most Talented. Mrs. Jo Harding and Mr. Dudley McCoy were voted Biggest Flirt while Mr. McCoy and Rita Jo Hall were voted Biggest Tease. Shyest were Mrs. Mary Lou Bevins and Mr. Daniel Glass. Janice Dotson You had better be here for a rea- son ... Dennis Hensdill exercises his authority as he questions Tim Taylor silently with a ballbat. That’s your problem ... When Ronnie Milton trys to explain a problem in Biology and gets no response he just shruggs his shoulders. Darth Vador returns ... Sandra Norris expectedly exhibits only one of her many hats in her col- lection to the photographer. Gimme, gimme, gimme ... One realizes the effects that money has on people as Mrs. Jo Harding and Mrs. Lynn Ramsey literally fight over the gains at the dance. Mr. Dennis Hensdill Assistant Principal Mrs. Linda Herndon Cook Mr. Herman Hodges Math, Physics Trig Mrs. Pat Huff Science Business Mr. Sidney Johnson Special Education Ms. Jane Jordan Choir English FACULTY STAFF 155 For better or for much worse Thank goodness, it was a MOCK wedding. A band of oddly dressed faculty members gave the student body their money’s worth in the FBLA sponsored mock wedding. Taking the script written by Mr. Wil- liam Robinson, the mem- bers of the wedding party ad libbed one funny show. The bride, Mrs. Jo Har- ding, and the groom, Mr. Randy Poole, were attend- ed by a slew of crazies. The Little Lord Fauntleroy he ain’t ... Mr. Jeff Sword, the ring bear- er, and the others pause to listen to the heavenly melodies of the heavenly melodies of the duet. Bridesmaids, Mrs. Pat Huff and Mrs. Rita Hall, the flowergirl, Ms. Dorothy Gilmer, and the minis- ter, Mr. A.C. Burke watch a disturbance. bridesmaids; Mrs. Susan Dickenson, Mrs. Linda Miotke, Mrs. Pat Huff, and Mrs. Rita Hall; were be- decked in outfits that no bride would choose. The groomsmen; Mr. Sidney Johnson, Mr. Tom Allen, Mr. Jody Long, Mr. Larry Shortt, and Mrs. Jennifer Burke; lent an air of quiet sophistication to the event. The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Mr. Herman Hodges and Miss Lucille Kelly English Mr. Joey Long Physical Education Mr. Charles Lowdermilk Math Mrs. Lynn Ramsey. The groom’s parents were Mrs. Deanna Talbert and Trey Wilburn. They all caused a stir when they fought over whose child was getting the better deal. The music was provided by Mr. Steve Banner and Ms. Sandra Norris accom- panied by Ms. Jane Jordan. Other music was played by Mrs. Mary Ruth Tardy. The ceremony was presid- ed over by the reverend Mr. A.C. Burke. When the Wedding March and the laughter had faded, the student body had one more event to file in their boxes of happy memories. B Step one off Mrs. Linda Miotke, a bridesmaid, and Mr. Tom Allen, an usher, enjoy the music of Ms. Norris, Mr. Banner, and Ms. Jordan. Mr. Dudley McCoy Social Studies Mr. Ronnie Milton Biology Mrs. Linda Miotke Science Chemistry 156 FACULTY STAFF Do I or Don’t I ... The groom, Mr. Randy “King Basketball” Poole, looks hesitant to promise anything to his bride, Mrs. Jo Harding. Coochee, Coochee, Coo ... The flowergirl, Ms. Dorothy Gilmer, playfully tickles the bride’s fa- ther, Mr. Herman Hodges. Ms. Sandra Norris English Journalism Mr. Johnny Owens Special Education Mr. Randy Poole Social Studies Mrs. Lynn Ramsey Learning Disabilities Mr. William Robinson Business Mrs. Norma Salyer Cook FACULTY STAFF 157 Frankenstein’s monster again? High on a German hill the doctor sewed and stitched until his creation was assembled. As Dr. Frankenstein threw the switch to give it life, he wondered what it would be like. Certainly our students were no Frankensteins, but they, too, tried an experi- ment, the perfect teacher. Starting at the head, the teachers with the prettiest hair were Mrs. Linda Miotke and Mr. A.C. Burke. The most attractive eyes belonged to Ms. San- dra N orris and Coach Ran- dy Poole. The possessers of the attractive mouths and pearly whites were Mr. Tom Allen and Mrs. Lynn Ramsey. Following in due course, the best bodies be- longed to Mr. Charles Lowdermilk and Mrs. Jen- nifer Burke, while the best legs belonged to Coach Al- len and Mrs. Rita Jo Hall. Owning the best hands and fingers were Ms. Nor- ris and Mr. Ronnie Milton. A part which was rarely 158 FACULTY STAFF ever in view and left open only to the imagination were the feet and_ toes. Winning the category were Mr. Mike Brown and Ms. Jane Jordan. Students seemed to be well pleased with their lit- tle experiment, but still they could only visualize what the pieces of the teachers together would be, for Frankenstein was an imaginary creature and so was the perfect teacher. Janice K. Dotson Nice Piggy! ... Charles Lowder- milk is very taken with the pig held by Laura Hodges, which was to be kissed on “kiss a pig” day. Mr. Larry Shortt Math Mrs. Fredia Skeens Math Mrs. Edna Statzer Cook Mr. Jeff Sword Social Studies Is you is or is you ain’t my baby? ... Mrs. Jo Harding gives her all for the perfect teacher contest. This is the correct way to read poetry ... Mrs. Dolly Wallace demonstrates to her English class the best way to dramatize poetry. I can’t believe this ... Mary Fran- cis Gilmer is all smiles at a sur- prise party. Together we fall, united we stand ... Ms. Kelly and Kippie Parsons show everybody that they stick together even if it is just sitting in class. Mrs. Deanna Talbert English Mrs. Mary Ruth Tardy Business Mrs. Charlotte Tarwater Bookkeeper Mrs. Dolly Wallace English FACULTY STAFF 159 160 ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENT 161 DOMINION MEMBER DOMINION BANK Lebanon, Virginia 24266 Congratulations To The Class Of 1986 From The Following Patrons. Tip Top Service Station Castle Chevrolet B P Service Abingdon Muffler Service William R. Henley, D.D.S. Louis Dene, Attorney at Law Calico Shop Wampler’s Gulf Jack Melody Burk Oaks Motel Restaurant Larry Popp Lawson Floral Hanging Rock Market Both of You Bill Hale Hackney Furniture EZ’s Restaurant B B Foodland Patty Shortridge The Style Shop Lebanon High School Footloose, Inc. Dr. Roy R. Smith Charles W. Tyhurst, O.D. Kiser Furniture Rebecca Fabrics SOVRAN A Change Sovran Bank, N.A. 162 ADS BANK FDIC DOMINION BANK St. Paul, Virginia 24283 KALAMAZUU | How sweet it is! ... 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The 1985 Varsity Football Cheerleaders perform their first pompom routine of the season to entertain the faculty and student body assembled in the gymnasium at the pep rally held before the Homecom- ing game against the Pioneers from Lebanon. Route 1 Box 55 Lebanon, VA ADS 173 B S GROCERY Box 872 St. Paul, VA (703) 762-7788 ADS make the ads ... Dreama Seimon Fields and Amy Denise Steele (ADS) work on the advertisments by cutting out the old ads that were renewed by patrons to be used again. Ken’s Chevrolet a Oldsmobile- os ahpetene Pontiac epi yge o COMPLIMENTS OF P.O. Box 278 St. Paul, VA 24283 (703) 762-2311 HECK’S Ken Pope — Owner : “The Friendliest Store In Town” We Are Pleased To Serve The Castlewood Area And Are Proud Supporters Of THE BLUE DEVILS 174 ADS FIELD OF | FITNESS pe ery CLINCH VALLEY o= «=| FLOWERS | FORUM, | REFRIGERATION CORPORATION Flowers For All INC. Re Occasions Rt. 1 Box 107 Lebanon, VA Rev. 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Robbie Silcox, Billy Steele, and Greg Crabtree wait for the Bonfire, held during Homecoming Week, to begin. 178 ADS ABINGDON AUTO MACHINE Lee Highway Abingdon, VA Phone 466-9548 There’s a dance, August 30 ... LEBANON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 507 East Main St. Lebanon, VA 24266 (703) 889-2066 SCA Vice-President Stephanie Hulsey begins her term as V.P. by posting a dance to begin school with. Keeping the events on the marquee posted and updated is one of the many duties she has to perform as an officer of the SCA. J.M.’S Magic Wand Car Wash And Jone’s Auto Sales Home Of Used Trucks Cars Hwy. 58 Castlewood, Virginia 762-9733 H. RAMSEY WHITE, JR. D.D.S. 176 Valley Street P.O. Box 1356 Abingdon, VA 24210 (703) 628-9509 Congratulations to the graduates of 1986 from the graduates of 1946 Temple Hill High School, Class of 1946 Mr. J.E. Carter, Principal 1903-1972 Mrs. J.E. Carter, French and Home Room Teacher 1906-1980 Mr. R.R. Grizzle, Agriculture 1903-1980 Mr. Bane Daugherty, History, Math, and Coach, 1920-1971 Miss Velda Myers, Home Economics Mrs. Sam Howard, Commercial Mrs. J.H. O’Dell, English Miss Jerroleen Couch, Librarian Miss Lexie Johnson, Science and History 1908-1970 Miss Marie Highfield, History and English James Dickenson, Class President Dorothy Powers Route 3, Box 245 Castlewood, Va. Mrs. Thelma Addison Saddler Route 2, Box 177 Lebanon, Va. S.A. Fraley, Jr. Route 3, Box 286 Castlewood, Va. Harold “’Chick’”’ Carty Route 6, Box 299 Mt. Home, Ark. Mrs. Georgia Parks Alvarado Floyd McNeil Hale Mrs. Sally Jessee Holmes Paul Burke Mrs. Betty Hall Franks Thomas Phillips Mrs. Lorene Horne Crawford Mrs. Iris Bell King White Henry “Shorty” Dotson Mrs. Mildred Campbell Johnson Mrs. Estelle Bratton Ackerman Bennie Johnson George Campbell Mrs. Virginia King Shankel Marvin Leon Byington Mrs. Betty Nell Salyer Milton H.B. Isaacs, Jr. Mrs. Elaine Byington McClellan Mrs. Evangeline Jackson Vincill Mrs. Mildred C. Couch Mrs. Flo Johnson Carter John R. Welch, Jr. Mrs. Gaye Nell Herndon Glenn Mrs. Betty Jane Peters Ring Thomas Salyer 2683 Knox Street April 26, 1929 18420 Cedar St. 1742 Madison Ave. Route 3, Box 315 208 Carson Lane 1553 Warpath Dr. November 8, 1928 24628 Wick Road 363 King Street 2041 Schulte Route 3, Box 118 Route 1, Box 56 2504 Broad St. Rt. 1, Box 440 Route 3, Box 36 743 North Poplar P.O. Box 704 Route 1, Box 180 5372 Polen Circle Route 1, Box 351 Route 3, Box 272 Route 2, Box 165 Lake Station, Ind. November 14, 1965 Triangle, Va. Kingsport, Tenn. Scottsboro, Ala. Bristol, Tenn. Kingsport, Tenn. May 19, 1980 Taylor, Michigan Ionia, Michigan Daytona Beach, Fla. Castlewood, Va. Castlewood, Va. Bristol, Tenn. Nickelsville,Va. Castlewood, Va. Kermit, Texas Nickelsville, Va. Cedar Bluff, Va. Castlewood, Va. Lebanon, Va. Kettering, Ohio Ashland, Va. Castlewood, Va. Castlewood, Va. Mrs. Mary Ruth Banner Tardy P.O. Box 391 Castlewood, Va. Mrs. Beulah Moore Daugherty 509 Colonial Hgts. Rd. Kingsport, Tenn. Mrs. June Hamm Stallard Sept. 9, 1928 March 24, 1975 Mrs. Mayme Saddler Mullis Mrs. Mary Johnson Richards Stanley “Porky” Banner Mrs. Annette Litton Salyer Rudolph Johnson Mrs. Muriel Wolfe Love Mrs. Nettie Castle Rutherford Mrs. Garnett Salyer Jennings James Dickenson Sept. 30, 1927 Route 7, Box 135 P.O. Box 8 Route 2, Box 165 5602 Roanoke Ave. May 30, 1930 Route 1, Stonebrook Est. 921 Sanhill Dr. 5402 Medmont Circle Nov. 18, 1976 Abingdon, Va. Castlewood, Va. Castlewood, Va. Newport News, Va. July 26, 1970 Bluff City, Tenn. Lynchburg, Va. Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Wilma Byington Porter Route 3 Castlewood, Va. Robert Porter Route 2 Castlewood, Va. Mrs. Lois Kiser Worrell Box 588 Radford, Va. Albert Sargent Route 3, Box 196 Castlewood, Va. ADS 179 You’ve had it now ... Jackie Looks like I'll have to do it myself Dishman and Brenda Osborne | ... Coach John Sabo makes his ) take a break from practice for the way to the center of the field Spring Musical in which they while he tries to control his Od ds play Indians for a small tribe. temper. oe as i sm i 4 Ends one When one looks at the amount of pictures that have been taken for a year- book, there are always odds and ends that are good pictures but just didn’t make it for lack of space. Here we have placed some of those good pic- tures in hopes that you will enjoy them as much as we did. The work never ends ... Janet Salyers plays for Jill Dishman and Robbie Cassell while they practice their parts in the play. Am I scary or what? ... Robbie Cassell gives an evil snarl as Sheri Hillman, Sonja Amos, and Amy Steele give Robbie the “wicked” look for Halloween. Look at those legs ... Mike White says “If you've got it, flaunt it” as he takes his walk for the audience of the Mr. Senior contest. 180 ODDS ENDS Okay, what are you hiding? William Banner looks sceptically as Dreama Castle approaches him with a definite smirk on her face. Watch this ... Howard Jessee as- sumes the position to show the Biology substitute, Angie Hicks, what is ahead for the days work schedule. Spending a little extra time at the books ... Sandy Ervin concen- trates hard to finish her home- work in time for that next class before lunch. ODDS ENDS 181 Abinghdon Auto Machine Co. 178 Adam Eve 177 Adams, Theresa 33, 144 Addington, Ernest 77, 98 Addington, Melissa 144 Addington, Michael Alfred’s Jim’s Allen, Bobby 124 Allen, Tom 14, 32, e550 Amos, Cinnamon 81, 130 Amos, Guy Amos, Jeff 126, 130 Amos, Sherry Amos, Sonji 40, 41, 42, 43, 98 Arney, Teri 52, 144 Austin, Anthony 130 Austin, Aprille 30, 136 Austin, Elaine 124 Austin, Elizabeth 144 Austin, George 136 Austin, Jackie 124 Austin, Jay Austin, Linda 150 Austin, Mark 24, Four prominent actors died in late 1985: Orson Welles, (top left 70, of a heart attack; Lloyd No- lan, (top right) 83, after a battle with lung can- cer; Rock Hudson, (bot- tom left) 59, after a bat- tle with AIDS, Yul Brynner, (bottom right) 65, of cancer. 182 INDEX 144 Austin, Timothy 136 Auto Parts 167 Bailey, Jill 75, 130 Bailey, Tammy 144 Baker, Jeff 77, 98, 107 Baker, John Banner, Amber 130 Banner, Robin 1, 30, WX, MaKe, Banner, Steve 36, 76, 85, 88, 89, 90, 108, 114, 118 [21, [50, 151, 15254537 157 Banner, William 47, 124 Barnette, Michael 144 Barrett Farm Supply Comines!77 Baseball Team B B Foodland 162 Beavers, James 130 Beavers, Preston Bellamy, Jeff 98 Bellamy, Kim 144 Bellamy, Mark 136 Bentley, Johnnie 136 Bentley's Grocery Beta Club Bevins, Allen 21 Bevins, Mary Lou 90, 150 B. F. Goodrich Big M Discount Bise, Cathy 130 Bise, Jennifer 32, 77, 82, 98 Bise, Lisa 99 Bise, Sammy 124 Blackson, Mike 99 Blankenship, Robert 124 Blare, Brent 144 Blevins, Regina 144 Boardwine, Sherry 136 Bob’s Appliance Sales 166 Booker, Michael 144 Bostic Ford Both of You 162 Boys’ J.V. Basketball Boys’ Varsity Basketball B P Service Muffler Shop 162 Bradley, Drew 39, 42, 86, 99, 117 Bradley , Maggie 99 Bratton, Bob 30, 52, 144 Bratton, Josephine 150 Breeding, Kathy Breeding, Michael Breeding, Phil Breedlove, Vanessa 145 Brooks, Bobby 145 Brown, Mike 18, 34, 35 Bryan, Jenny 136 B S Grocery 174 Buchanan, Mark 145 Buchanan, Tammy 99 Buckles,l Lee 99 Burk, Jack 162 Bruke, A.C. 79, 150, 151, 156 Burke, David 4, 100, IKOys, Is, Ilfsye' Burke, Denny 136, 139 Burke, Dwayne 145 Burke, Jennifer 151 Burke, Kenny 136, 139 Burke, Rebecca 124 Burns, Bob 100 Burton, Vonda 34, 44, 83, 136 Bush, Anthony 145 Bush, Jonathan 145 Bush, Lee Bush, Mary 22, 85, 151 Bush, Melody 52, 77, 145, 149 Bush, Michelle 136 Bush, Scott 145 Cain, Tony Calhoun, Jerry 136 Calico Shop 152 Campbell, Martha 5, 14, 29, 30, 81, 136, 139 Campbell, Mary 136, 139 Campbell, Scott 34, 136 Canas, Cynthia 9 Cassell, Robert 5, 30, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 78, 87, 93, 97, 100, 102, 107, 109, 114 Casteel, Misti 34, 130 Castillo, Joe 130 Castle Chevrolet 152 Castle, David 124 Castle, Drema 33, 130 Castle, Jeff 124 Castle, Jeremy 30, 34, 145 Castle, Rhonda 82, 89, 100, 110 Castle, Sandy 32, 83, 100 Castle, Valenta 33, aS eA, Castlewood Drug Center Castlewood Farm Supply Castlewood Gulf 169 Caudill, James Caudill, Stephen 145 CCC Sporting Goods C C Discount Chaffin, Beulah Chaffin, James 136 Chaffin, Nicole 9, SOmLe: ————— EE Chaffin, Winston 101 Chaffin, Deanna Chafin, Bridgett 34, 130 Chafin, Crystal 136 Chafin, Anthony 145 Chafin, Ronnie 22, Paes 1 Vals Christian, Michael oyil 1Le@) Clark, Johnny 23, 124 Clark, Richard Clark, Wendy 124 Clinch Motors Clinch Valle y Bank Trust Co. 169 Clinch Valley Oil IAS Coca-Cola Bottling 176 Collins, Gary 124 Collins, Julie 36, 37, 36), 44! Collins, Sean 137 Colony House 178 Combs, Kevin 124 Cook, George 52, 145 Cook, Jeff 130 Cook, Kim 145 Copas, Dr. Mark 177 Copper Creek Corp. WAS Cornette, Calvin 39, UXO), LGV Couch, D. J. 130 Couch, David 126 Couch, Sirena 137 GER Pates Gonl77 Crabtree, Greg 130, 178 Crawford, Judy 6, T4245 Crawford, Karen 131 Cress, Carter 145 Cress, Crystal 33, 132, 145 Culbertson, Steven 131 Culbertson, Jaqueline 145 Davis Chenin 33, Davis, Tina 36, 37, Alt, Ces. MHL, 31K), iy’, Za Davis, Tony Dean, Mark 131 Dean, Priscilla 33, O2MUAS Dean, Robin 44, 45, IP, MEY Dean, Shawn 85, 145 Dean, Tabitha 145 Dene, Louis 162 DePriest, Tad 34, 131 Dickenson, James Ie y¥ Dickenson, Melissa 20, 145 Dickenson, Susan 1USylL Dillon, Carrie Dingus, Brent 34, TAS Dingus, Shannon 145 Dingus, Steve 77, 124 Dingus, Yvonne 137 Dishman, Dennis ye}, TWAS: Dishman, Jackie 42, Wal WA Dishman, Jill 5, 32, ALAS, 75, 1012102. 114 Dishman, Kathy 30, 137 Dixon, Christopher 137 Dixon, Kathy 131 Dominion Bank 162 Dotson, Janice 33, oho), Ale fey, Iau! Dotson, Samuel 131 D.S. Buch Inc. Duncan, Tara 145 Dunfee, Gary 125 Dunfee, Patrick 145 Edwards, Mie 145 ‘ Elam, Elam, Elam, Elam, Sarah 33, 42, 25 Elam, Tammy 33, 52, 88, 125 Elkins, Janet 13, 83, 25238 Ennis, Deanna 137 Eppard, Mike Equitable Ervin, Richard 137 Ervin, Sandy 93, 131 Ervin, Shane 131 EZ’s Restaurant 162 Fields, Bracken Fields, 710, 34, bent Fields, Dawic 14, 125 Fields, Dreama 43, ANSY, 1CO)se 174 Fields, Freddie Fields, Gary 39, 137 Fields, Judy 14, 33, 131 Fields of Flowers 175 Fields, Larry 137 Fields, Teresa 33 Fitness Forum 175 Footloose, Inc. 162 Franklin, Leslie Franklin, Lewis A. 167 Franklin, Samantha 145 Fugate, Charles Funk Drilling Gary’s Mini Mart Gibson, Steve 125 Gilbert, Anthony 25 Gilbert, Mike 23, 88, ZS Gillenwater, Allison oYil ieyey, key Gilmer, Dorothy 32, IUSHiL Gilmer, Mary Frances 151 Girls’ J.V. Basketball Girls’ Varsity Basketball Glass, Daniel 163 Glovier, John 137 Gobble, Anita 33, 25 Gordon, Jerry 131 Gordon, Melissa 145 Gray, Amy 17, 43, S27, 124) 1258034 135, 143 Gray, Nilah Greer, David 102 Greer, Mark 131 Greer, Teresa 145 Griffith, Caroline 24, The space program moved ahead. Space walker James van Hoften stands tall on the end of the robot arm of the Space Shuttle Discovery after suc- cessfully launching the re- paired Syncom satellite in Sep- tember. Associated Press A series of devastating earthquakes rumbled through Mexico City in September and the death toll was in the thousands. Few in the metropolitan area of 18 million escaped the effects of the first quake, which registered 8.1 on the Richter scale; or the second quake, which mea- sured 7.5. Associated Press INDEX 183 kei Griffith, Greta 44, ASS 2 loom 74 Grizzle, Amy 137 Grizzle, April 34, Ley Grizzle, Jack 25,125 Grizzle, Melissa 137 Grizzle, Paul 137 Grizzle, Robert 131 Guinn, Rachel 130 Gullett, Melissa 33, 145, 147 Gullett, Scott 125 Hackney Furniture 162 Hale, Anna 137 Hale, Annette 145 Hale, Becky 145 Hale, David 102, 103 Hale, Gary 30, 52, 145 Hale, Jennifer 137 Hale, Matthew 125 Hale, Michael 17, 137 Hale, Sutton 39, 131 Hale, Tina 33, 145 Hall, Donald 137 Hall, Jeffrey 102 Hall, Michelle 77, 131 A high school teacher goes into space. Christa McAuliffe folds her training uniform as she packed for a trip to Hous- ton where she began training for her trip into space. Her trip was scheduled for January, 1986. Associated Press The space shuttle Challenger explodes killing all seven crew members. The explosion was the first in-flight disas- ter in 56 manned U.S. space missions. Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from New Hampshire, was one of the crew mem- bers. Associated Press 184 INDEX Hall, Missy 36, 39, UH, Wax Hall, Patti 86, 102, wat Hall, Rebecca 137 Hall, Rita 144 Hall, William 145 Hall, Wendy 33 Halloway, Jeff 145 Hamilton, Richard Oe OD me leltopml sly Hamlin General Store Hamm, James 131 Hammonds, Paula WAS Hanging Rock Market Hanson, Penny 137 Harding, Jo 5, 32, 42, 156 Harding, Susan 13, WAS: Harris, Linda 150 Harrison, Tessi 131 Hartley, Edward Hartsock, Garland US Hartsock, Mark 114 Harvey, Tommy 131 Hatfield, D.J. 146 Hawkins, Jerry 142, 146 Hawkins, Michael WAS), Ibe Hayes, Barry 137 Hayes, Maurice 48 Hayes, Sammy 103 Hayes, Vicki 46, 87, eS Heck’s 174 Helbert, Brandon 34, 146 Helbert, Bret 131 Helbert, Charlie 125 Helbert, Johnny 137 Helbert, Sonya 137 Henley, Dr. William RD: DSs162 Hensdill, Dennis 32, 121 Heranney, Brian 131 Herndon, April 146 Herndon, Brenda 103 Herndon, Larry 146 Hess, John 146 Hickswletis1252126 Hicks sJillers7 Hicks, Lisa Hicks, Robert 146 Higbee, Greg 103 Hileman, Ann 13, 28; S10), eA, MAS Hileman, James 146 Hileman, Jeff 14, 89 Hileman, Rhonda Gre}, SAO), Ley Hileman, Ronnie WeY Hileman, William Hill, Jeff 125 Hill, Jennifer 103 Hill, Sandra 137 Hillman, Jeff 146 Hillman, Sheri 40, 83, 1037 1347 135 His Her Shop Hodges, Eric 15, 18, 303934530845 81007 OMe LOS mesa SO Hodges, Herman 13, 79, 91 Hodges, Laura 16, 1S), GEO), SVL. Bho), Als). 137 Hogg, Angela 137 Holbrook, Jacqueline 146 Hollyfield, Aretha CA AO EOL moO} 137 Honeycutt, Darin WB Horne, Albert 132 Horne, Linda 33, 137 Horne, Robert 9, 146 Horne, Wrightly House, Michelle House, Mitch 52 Howard, Roger 34, SY, ILO Howell, Allen 132 Huff, Pat Huff-Cook Funeral Home 170 Hulsey, Stephanie 6X0), Gxey, IAS}, IAs}. Ils} Hurd Garmansis2 Hurd, James 138 Hurd, Nannie Hurd, Rachel 125 Hurd, Karen 132 Industrial Machine Cominc Ingle, James Jacobs, Lisa 104 Jacobs Sons Repair Shop 169 Jan’s Style Center ZS Jennings, Melissa 146 Jessee, Anthony 125 Jessee, Benny 25, 132 Jessee, Charles 126, 128 Jessee, Darren 138 Jessee, Ernest 30, 32, COMO NOC O4ra2m Jessee, Gina 138 Jessee, Helen Jessee, Jackie 126, ol27, Jessee, Jennifer 20, OL AG mA, Jessee, Kenneth 126 Jessee, Kim (10) Jessee, Kim (11) Jessee, Kristy 52, 146 Jessee, Leslie 146 Jessee, Rita Jessee, Robert Allen 146 Jessee, Robert 85, 144, 146 Jessee, Rodney 146 Jessee, Roger 146 Jessee, Rosemary 146 Jessee, Scott 132 Jessee, Tammy 33, 42, 104 Jessee, Timothy 4, SORT Oo BOO A1O4 IOs, 1b, spall Johnson, Denise 33, 138 Johnson, Greg 3, 30, 41342745777, 86,96, 104 Johnson, Jon 44, 132 Johnson, Kimberly 160, 161 Johnson, Paul 29, 53, Lee), WAY Johnson, Rich Johnson, Sidney Jones Auto Sales 178 Jones, Cindy 10, 31, Gey, CHE Ie Jones, Mike Jones, Robert 52, 146 Jordan, Jane 19, 38 Jordan, Shawn 146 Joyce’s Fashions 166 Keagle, Melissa 146 Keene Carpet Keith, April 132 Keith, Freddie 105 Keith, James 138 Keith, Jonathan 146 Keith, Kathy 146 Keith, Pam 126 Keith, Tyra 138 Kelley, Alison 16, 34, 138 Kelley, Kathy 13, 34, 36, 37, 90, 105 Kelly, Lucille 4, 8, 70701, 907 L147 121 pho 7 Bese} Ken’s Chevrolet- Olds-Pontiac 174 Kennedy, David Kennedy, Lisa 138 Kennedy, Paul 138 Kennedy, Roger Kennedy, Tammy 138 Kennedy, Janice Kilgore, Valerie 26, 105 Kincaid, Stephanie Kiser, Charles 130, 2) Kiser, Danita 18, 34, 36,40, 41°97, 82, LOOP LOU LOST: VAL Kiser, Danny 85, 105 Kiser, Delina 33 Kiser, Edwina 132 Kiser Furniture 162 Kiser, James 138 Kiser, Kathy 146 Kiser, Marla 30, 34, ANSy, SYA, GML, ete: Kiser, Melissa 42, 106 Kiser, Sharon 13, 30, COMO eee LOL. 126 Kite, Jeff 19, 25, 30, CH CM A. Soil Palen 106, 107, 109, 113, WAAL, IUSye} Lambert, Dulcey 42, 106 Lambert, Ernest 138 LaPoint, John Lawson Floral 162 Lawson, Stacy Lawson, Steve Layton, Tony 138, 139 Layton, Tonya 83, 138, 139, 141 Lebanon Furniture 169 Leb anon High School 162 Lebanon News, The yf Lebanon Block 172 Lebanon Equipment Lebanon Insurance Agency 178 Lebanon Department Store 175 Lee, Bridget 146 Lee, Tammy 132 Lewis, Jeff 106 Lewis, Michele 138 Linkous, Robert 34, 106, 107, 108, 117 Logan 168 Lola Ann Fashions Long, Chrissie 138 Long, Hope 126 Long, James 146 Long, Joey Long, Michelle 33, 146 Long, Pam 132 Long, Sonya 41, 43 Looney, Suzanne 42, 106 Lowdermilk, Charles 34, 40, 79 Lowe, Jodi 34, 39, 45, 107 Lyttle, Johnny 146 Ma’s and Pa’s 175 Marshall, Claude 146 Marshall, Peggy 42, 107 Marshall, Barbara 141 Marshall, Grant Marshall, Linda Marshall, Timmy 21, 126 Martin, Beverly 146 Martin, Dondra 13, DONA aLO EL 1OML Le 153 Martin, Rhonda 30, 33, 45, 126 Martin, Timothy 42, 107 Mason, Bradley 34, 1352 Matda, Steve 91, 133 Maxfield, Jeramy 13Z Mays, Christine 126 Mays, Cynthia 141 Mays, Jimmy 138 Mays, Roger McCall, Mickey 138 McCamey, Anita 34, 39, 52, 83, 138, 141 McCoy, James 107 McFarlane-Hillman Pharmacy 168 McMillan, Mack McMillan, Tony McReynolds, Ann 10936937940. 9120 McReynolds, Nancy 138 Meade, Barbara 133 Meade, Charlotta 33, 146 Meade, Clifford 146 Meade, Eddie 108 Meade, Lisa 17, 138 Meade, Mickey 126 Meade, Scott 86, 101, 107 Meade, Steve 47, 124, 126 Meade, Tammy 33, 146 Four Palestinian terrorists hijacked the Italian cruise liner Achille Lauro. One American was killed. After the Egyptians agreed to re- lease the hijackers to the PLO, American jets inter- cepted their flight and re- turned them to Italy for tri- al. Associated Press A Trans World Airlines jet with 145 passengers and eight crew members was hijacked in Athens, Greece, in June. The Sheite hijack- ers took the plane to Bei- rut, then to Algeria and then back to Beirut. Most of the hostages were re- leased within days but the remaining 39 hostages were held for 17 days. One American hostage was killed. Associated Press INDEX 185 Meade, Teddy 126 Meade, Vickie 33, 89, 126 Mew General Store 166 Milgrim, Harold 108 Million, Scott 52, 146 Milton, Connie 166 Milton, Melissa 42, TO MILO 2S Milton, Ronnie Mink Associates WAY Minton, Charlie 138 Minton, Melissa 138 Miotke, Linda Mitchell, Mitzi 33, 126 Modern Chevrolet Monday, Lanna 33, A293 126 Monette, Kevin 126 Moretz, Mike 108 Morgan-McClure Chevrolet Morrell’s Shoes Morrison, David 77, 138 Mullins, Christopher 146 Mullins, Janette 33, 126 Ceremonies were held at vari- ous times during the year at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Saigon government in Vietnam. The memorial is inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 dead or missing Vietnam soldiers. As- sociated Press An entire city block was destroyed in Philadelphia. Police tried to evict mem- bers of the radical group MOVE from their fortified rowhouse by dropping a small bomb on the build- ing. A fire was started by the device and about 60 houses were destroyed. As- sociated Press 186 INDEX Mullins, Lola Mullins, Mona 88, 126 Mullins, Robert 126 Mullins,Tony 146 Mullins, Tony Lee 146 Nash @indys72ja120; ANB Insurance Counts 166 — Neece, Frannie 33, 138 Norris, Sandra 2, 43, ful. IbSy Oaks Motel Rest Osbi a), 52a Osb 215 126 2 Osborne, Crystal 138 Osborne, Debbie 21, 126 Osborne, Gary 27, 108 Osborne, James 138 Osborne, Katherine 147 Osborne, Kenny Osborne, Kim 138 Osborne, Michelle eho), exe! Osborne, Mike 52, 147 Osborne, Rebecca 147 Osborne, Suzi 30, 41, 80, 99, 108, 109, 110, 114 Owens, Johnny 23 Parsons, Kippie 4, 105,°408 140, 114, 147 : Penland, David Penland, David M. By, Ay Perkins, Carlos 138 Perkins Refrigeration Appliance 175 Peterson, Stephanie PHL, eye dere iWerey hei: Peterson, Stephen 147 Phillips Auto Phillips, Christina 138 Phillips, Delmer Phillips, Dennis 133 Phillips, Jeff 109, 128 Phillips, Kimberly 138 Phillips, Lori 138 Phillips, Phyllis 33, 138 Phillips, Steve 39, 79, 109, 113, 117 Pientka, Angie 24, Syl ILee) Pittston 170 Pizza Hut P J Grocery Poole, Randy 5, 34, 156 Popp, Gee Gee 17, AST OS) 9S 27 oa 135 Popp, Larry 162 Porter, Betty 24, 30, 33, 36, 90, 109 Porter, Harold 133 Powers, Cathy 33, 127 Powers, David 109 Powers, Erma 109 Powers, Glenda 138, 143 Powers, Jerry 109 Powers, Janathan 147 Powers, Kenneth 138 Powers, Melissa 33, 138 Powers, Ricky 133 Powers, Paige 33, 147 Pratt, Jeff 133 Purkey, Kim 147 Ramsey, Jennifer 45, 52, 83, 139 Ramsey, kenny Ramsey, Lynn 167 Ramsey, Robbin 52, 133 Ray, Annette 17, 42, 110 Rebecca Fabrics 162 Ring, Jason 138 Ring, Leslie 133 Robertson, Krystal 33, 147 Robinson, Chamene 1S m34 oO e133 Robinson, Christina 148 Robinson, Joe 139 Robinson, Sherry 7, 133, 148 Robinson, William Rose, David 148 Rose, Jeff 148 Rose, Jimmy 139 Rose, Lisa 139 Rose, Vickie 127 Rosico, Jewell 138 Russell Builders 166 Russell County Funeral Home Russell Meat Packing 177 Sabo, John Salyer, Billy 153 Salyer, Christopher 139 Salyer, Danny Salyer, Dee Dee 10, Sp, Unk Salyer, Dena 27, 75, Piet oO) Ole 105, 111, 12 Salyer, Denise 133 Salyer, Janet 30, 32, 36, 162.1037 111 Salyer, Jennifer 33, LOS LLL Salyer, Jennifer 148 Salyer, Joseph Salyer, Gary 148 Salyer, Mark Salyer, Michael 139 Salyer, Richie 10, 88, ier: Salyer, Timothy Salyer, Tina 133 Salyer, Tracy 139 Salyers, Becky Salyers, James Salyers, Terry Sargent, John 127 Scarberry, Janice 139 Sheaffers, Julie 139 Shields, Calvin Shields, Michael 148 Shoe Boutique Shoemaker, Billy 134 Shoe Town 168 Shortt, Larry 19, 34, Si Shortridge, Patty 162 Shortridge, Raymond 148 Shuler’s Cash Store IW Silcox, Robert 134, 178 Sims, Richard 127 Skeens, Cathy 111 Skeens, Freda Skeens, Linda Skeens, Lisa 139 Skeens, William 139 Sluss, Jamie 30, 134 Sluss, Maria 148 Sluss, Michael 139 Sluss, Robert 127 Sluss, Roger 30, 134 Smith, Clayton 148 Smith, Crystal 34, 148 Smith, Angie 24, 33, SAM OO MO FELL Smith, Deanne 23, aay Smith, Donald 139 Smith, Katrena 33, 149 Smith, Kelly 139 Smith, Michelle 15, 27, Smith, Regina 33, AY, Ake) Smith, Dr. Roy R. 182 Smith, Steve 134 Southwest Securities 166 Sovran Bank, N.A. 162 Sproles, Cynthia 34, 141 Stanley, Angela 139 Stanley, Mark Stanley, Matthew 2, AV Ave}. JUL Stanley, Mike 127 Stanley, Sarah 17, 34, 139 Stapleton, Dana 42, 110 Stargedt, Richard Leys Stargedt, Tammy 134 State Farm Insurance Statzer, Debra 139 Statzer, Karen 78, 110 Statzer, Phillip 127 Statzer, Stepher 148 Steele, Amy 2, 39, AIAG RAS 105110; 143, 148, 174 Steele, Bart 148, 149 Steele, Billy 46, 77, Weyl iletey, IAs) Steele, Elaine 148 Steffey, Charles 134 Steffey, Mary 148 Stevens, Wanda Stewart’s Furniture 167 Stidham Tire Co., Inc. 169 Stop-n-Shop 168 Strong, Hope 139 Style Shop, The 162 Sutherland, Craig 33, 27, Sutherland, Daniel 140 Sutherland, Melinda Bey. LAA Sutherland, Regina 134 Sword, Jeff 153, 156 S.W. Tractor Implement, Inc. Talbert, Deanna Talbert, Valerie 31, 2y8), ley, AL, AUS), Iaey Tarwater, Charlotte Tate, Junior 6, 39, Ad, Sy, May, CF, Way, Ue Tate, Renea 148 Taylor, Anthony 13, Pail, eae Taylor, Cathy 134 Taylor, Eugene aviors(sallelom27, Taylor, John Taylor, Judy 148 Taylor, Kim Ann 3, LOMO IM LZ7, Taylor, Kim Sue 134 Taylor, Melissa 92, 148 Taylor, Randy 148 Taylor, Richy 148 Taylor, Theresa 134 Temple Hill High, Class of 1946 179 Texas Lee 169 Thompson, Monty 140 Threatt, Sherry Tickles, Tim Tiller, Rachel 24, 135 Tip Top Service Station 162 Tomlinson, Michelle Syh, Leys: Townes, Donald 140 Trent, Jeff Trent, John 39, 42, LOOM, Triple “G” Inc. Turner, Jeff (10) 135 Turner, Jeff (8) 148 Twoey, Donna 37, ANS). Oe}. ILIA Varney, David 135 Varney, Mary Lou ofl sareh ae gl Vegas Club Vicars, Stacy 141 Vicars, Julie 141 Video Spot Village Texaco 178 President Reagan, with his wife Nancy, gives the A-Okay sign from his hospital window in July after undergoing sur- gery to remove a cancerous tu- mor from his lower intestine. The 74-year old president was back on the job shortly after- ward. Associated Press Fireside Chat ... President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev talk in front of a fire place at the Fleur D’Eau in Geneva in November. Associated Press INDEX 187 Wallace, Dolly 100, 2 Wallace, Jackie 127, 128 Wallace, Johnette 141 Wallace, Rachelle 148 Wampler’s Gulf 162 Ward, Mark Weber City Drug Center 166 Wells, Alan 52 Wells, Becky 33, 40, AML, tetey, 1M Wharton, Matthew L930 7 707 97Fe 105 LOT ee eel Wheatley, Tammy ALG). {o¥5). ILAA7 Whitaker, Robbie oyak ley) White’s Automotive 169 White, Alan 13, 33, So n128 White, Cyndi 33, 52, 148 White Giner 140 White, H. Ramsey, Jr DI DiS I78 White, Jake 52 White, Kristie 141 White, Mike 9, 39, Aves. (oy. Wile, Wikes, WIL White, Sheryl 34, 36, UO, WIS. IAT White Stone Co. 175 White, Tiffany 135 White, W illiam 140 Wilburn, Trey 39, 128 Williams, Charley 141 Williams, Krystal 33, BOO; aL atom oF 149 Williams, Linda 113 Williams, Patty 135 Williams, Sarah 149 Williams, Velvet 9, 148, 149 Williams’ Vinyl Carpet Shop Willis, Carolyn 140 Willis, Sandra 135 Witt, Kim Witt, Tina 141 WLRV 166 Woods, Beverly 113 Woods, Bobby 149 Woods, Jeff 128 Woods, Kim 135 Woods, Michael 21, 140 Woods, Sherry 149 Woods, Timothy 135 Woody, James 128 Woody, Thomas 135 Worley, Linda 141 Wright, Angie 6, 148 Wright, Johnny 113 Wright, Mark 141 Wright, Ray 42, 109 Wright, Sherry 129 Wright, Tommy 129 Yeary, Brad 135 York, Kim 129 Young, Christopher ibe, 1ey | Young, Joseph 52, 149 The Kansas City Royals won the World Series. Royals pitcher Bret Sa- berhagen embraces third baseman George Brett after beating St. Louis. Associated Press Chicago Bears Jim McMahon and kicker Kevin Butler embrace on the side- lines during Super- bowl XX. The Bears beat the New En- gland Patriots 46-10. Associated Press 188 INDEX Forensics stops for noth- ing ... Halloween comes and goes as do the cos- tumes, but forensic prac- tice goes on. Chris Salyer practices his poem dressed as ‘Bear Wallow” as Laura “Rambette” Hodges listens attentively. Decisions, decisions ... Sopho- mores Tammy Lee, Tammy Star- gedt, Susie Hayes, Amber Banner, and Mitzi Mitchell labor over their choices of class rings as Bal- four’s Bob Mainard waits patient- ly for their selections. PT Cincinatti Reds player — manager Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb’s career hit record in September. The historic No. 4,192 hit was a single. Associated Press Blue collar trouba- dour Bruce Spring- steen was the undis- puted Boss of rock n’ roll. His songs about Vietnam vet- erans, steelworkers, and factory workers hit many responsive chords with all ages of Americans. Asso- ciated Press INDEX 189 Pics and Pans out of the Blue FORA) Gimme that ball ... Jill Bailey )Qbentd, snatches the ball as Robin Banner ra and Rural Retreat’s Jill Harper make their play for it during the finals of the district tournament eventually won by the Indians. Going for the pin ... Paul John- son concentrates on how to win the point from a Chilhowie grappler. The war in the Mid-East con- tinued in 1985. A distraught Moslem man hugs his son moments after they survived a car bomb explosion outside a West Beirut restaurant in late August. They are shown being hurried away from the carnage by another man. Associated Press Riots were an almost daily occurrence in South Africa as blacks protested Apart- heid. In this photo, a white man runs from a jeering group of stone-throwing blacks in downtown Jo- hannesburg as widespread violence continued to breakout throughout the country. Associated Press 190 INDEX A little dab’Il do ya ... Suzi Os- borne puts the finishing touches on Trey Wilburn’s face for Hal- loween. Trey and Valerie Talbert won the gruesome division of the costume contest. No sharps or flats ... Angie Smith toots her baritone during the jazz band’s concert. The victory is so sweet ... The crowd erupts with joy as the bas- ketball team dominates the battle with Chilhowie at the semi-finals of the Hogoheegee District tournament. A Delta Airlines jetliner crashed near Dallas in August, killing 137 people. The plane was on a flight from Fort Lau- derdale, Florida to Los Angeles with an intermediate stop at Dallas-Fort Worth. Thirty- four people survived the crash but five died of injuries later. Associated Press A resident of Armero, Co- lumbia in the Columbian mountains is helped by the Columbian Red Cross dur- ing digging out efforts in November. Many people were trapped in mud and were rescued with the help of hundreds of volunteers. Associated Press INDEX 191 From the devils Out of the Blue came the people. Out of the Blue came the titles. Out of the Blue came the fun and laughter. Out of the Blue came the spur-of-the moment happenings that we all re- membered so fondly. Out of the Blue came the wins and losses that we all shared. Out of the Blue came the win- ning spirit that made us the winners we all were. Out of the Blue came the love and friendships, and Out of the Blue came the characteristics that would make each of us Blue Devils forever. Lean to th e left ... Out of the Blue the Lady Blue Devils had a cheering section that traveled, chanted, ___ and did stunts. Out of the Blue RA RI