Castlewood High School - Castletonian Yearbook (Castlewood, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1987 volume:

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Some of us participated in sports such as basketball, football, softball or track. Nevertheless, athletes often found that in order to be the best, it takes long hard hours of practice. For those who were not interested in strenuous physical activi- ties, there were business and math competitions and or- ganizations such as FBLA, FHA, and 4-H. The year progressed slowly at first, but by the end of the first semester, if seemed like the pace had picked up and the year was disappearing rapidly. The most important factor acquired during the year was learning to cope. Sports, academic classes, clubs, organizations, special student activities, and experience was what a student's life was all about; however, regardless of how easy some- thing may have looked, it was never as easy as it looked. Lanna D. Monday Major energy malfunction Lanna Monday and fellow state officers Rachel Gilben and Mer- cinda Wilkinson show the after ef- fects of the long awaited FBLA State Leadership Conference Dreamweaver Kevin Combs creates his Own minature wall hanging for an art project Introduction 3 RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRAR) P.O. BOX 247 LEBANON. VA 24268 Teacher, Teacher ... From a piano concertist to an English teacher; from a choral director to a soloist; from a teacher to a friend; that is an underestimated description of the ‘wonder woman’ of music. Coming to the school with all of her talents and exuberant personality, Ms. Jane Jordan has helped put together one of the most outstanding high school choral groups in Southwest Virginia. The story does not end there, though. Ms. Jordan not only leads the choir, but she teaches several English classes as well. The idea of the “dull and grouchy English teacher’’ has been reformed to the fanati- cally funny and fantastic English teacher,’’ as a result of Ms. Jordan’s personality. Being one of the most outgoing and friendliest individuals is certainly never as easy as it looks; however, Ms. Jordan continuously shines with her bright personality to add a touch of light and a bit of laughter to everyone’s day. We, the yearbook staff of 1986-87, dedicate this edition of the Castletonian to Ms. Jordan because of what she is, but most of all because of how much we love her. Lanna D. Monday You did it ... Ms. Jordan gives Kim Ann Taylor a big hug just after she received Wonder what this says ... Ms, Jordan chats with her class as she Opens her mail. her diploma. 4 Dedication How many do | have ... Ms. Jordan checks to Yummy in my tummy ... Ms. Jordan is willing to see how many absences Shawn Dean has. share her gummy bears with her 5th period. ‘4 Play it again ... Ms. Jane Jordan plays the music for the graduation exercises. Dedication 5 Catching up on lost time ... Brad Yeary 6 Academics makes up his work literally outside of class. ABC’s And 423’s Progressing from ABC’s and 123’s to E=MC? and spelling words that an individual cannot even pronounce is part of the learning process. During a student's life, he or she may choose from an array of aca- demic courses. Students interested in the English language were often found taking extra courses in connection with the field such as Speech Drama and Journalism. For those ready to face the future, there were Busi- ness classes. Driver’s Education, P.E., and Health helped students learn about the body, while Sciences, Histories and Maths demonstrated happenings in the world around us. Making the grade was never as easy as it looked, but learning and acquiring experience was. Lanna D. Monday Aliesheba is my bet Mr. Bill Robinson works On a horse racing computer program DI TIONARY of Finding the right words Rusty, yearbook mascott, discovers the great philosophy of life Working on the secret formula James Beavers and Robin Banner finish their chemistry tests SEAS Talking, writing notes, draw- ing on paper, and day- dreaming — was that all students did in their aca- demic classes? No, these classes required an abun- dant amount of personal ef- fort to achieve excellence. English, Soeech Drama, and Journalism help prepare stu- dents for the outside world of high school by furthering their education. The stu- dents will use these subjects to advance themselves in college and their careers. English is a much needed subject. Many students don’t realize that knowl- edge of our language is es- sential for college and their everyday needs. Hark the Herald Angels sing ... The Choir members rehearse for the school Christmas play. Speech Drama and Jour- nalism are not required, but are subjects students as- sume to be “easy” classes. These classes may seem easy fo passers-by, be- cause students are having fun as they are hard at work on a layout, copy, or re- hearsal for a play. The Band had many perfor- mances by staying after school for many..hours of practice. The band students have” their individual achievements, such as All- Regional Band. The students have group efforts as well as individual efforts when they are performing for audi- ences. Just Goofing Off The Choir performed many CONCChIS OL =sCnool many at other local areas. The Choir members audi- tioned for parts in a musical along with the Speech Drama students in the spring. Art students took Art to ex- pand their talents. Art is a class students enjoy taking as well as being a fascinat- ing subject where students may learn Art History along with drawing, painting, weaving, and pottery. All of these classes may appear to be easy, but they‘re nev- er as easy as it looks. Cathy Powers PCCUY Courced Mrs. A One last look gives her students one last chance to study their spelling words. ands Wallace Ohno ... Tammy Wheatley gives a look of exasperation as she hears of another problem with the year- secret V-I-C-T-O-R-Y ... The Band mem- | bers show enthusiasm by cheering on their team and showing their support. Vv A A Wait a minute ... John Austin looks Concentration ... Jamie Kiser Christmas Spirit ... Steve Dingus | asifhe can’t believe the homework works hard on his weaving project and Valerie Talbert celebate with a for Art class. traditional Christmas play. that has been assigned. That’s The Ticket Many students have enrolled in a foreign language course. Learning a second language has many advan- tages in these times. Perhaps this is why learning anew language is rap- idly becoming more popular. When one learns a foreign lan- guage, it enables them to read, write, and speak the particular lan- guage that they learn. One of the many advantages of becoming bi- lingual could be for travel. Most people in our society are very interested in traveling, though speaking a foreign language is not a necessity in most Spanish and Eu- ropean countries. In Europe most children learn two or three foreign languages. English is a primary lan- guage in most of these countries. English is a second language in fif- teen African countries, the lvory Coast, Haiti, and Quebec. In the United States both French and Spanish may be required. In New Or- lean’s fine cajun dining, French may be essential, while Spanish is a must for communication in New York bar- rios. Spanish is also necessary in Flori- da and Texas for business purposes. Most students desire to travel has been influenced by their ability to speak a foreign language. Learning a secnod language is advanta- geous for a career as well as for world travel. Though learning a foreign language is not as easy as it looks, it’s worth the effort. Caroline Griffith Yes, tortillas did originate in Spain ... Jon Johnson and Tiffany White discus Spanish 3. A | love cartoons ... Greg Crabtree and Darin Honeycutt enjoy the library’s cartoons. What are you taking? ... Rachel Tiller and What’s going on today? ... Kenny Wampler Steve Gibson compare schedules on a short keeps himself informed by reading the news- break. paper. v What page are we on? ... Robin Dean asks Christine Phillips what page of the French 3 book they're on. v we Reece . Lams washes a icp aa Parlez-vous Francais? ... Kenny Burke, Gary This is a fun game ... Daniel Anderson plays on the When going to scheduled classes, many students discov- ered that once again, they would have fo take a math course. Thoughts of yet another year of math filled them with dread. “What | learn won‘t do me any good in the real world,” they thought. People who thought like this last spring had a couple of rude awakenings and quite a few pleasant surprises. One of those surprises was the increased participation of CHS in math competitions with other schools. For years, only people who excelled in English could compete by means of forensics, but now the math department has started competing and has made the best of it. By the fourth six weeks Castlewood had already been in two major com- petitions, the Mathcounts programs for eighth graders and a maith and science meet which was held at Clinch Valley College in which four juniors and seniors compet- ed. This was the first year of the Mathcounts program and Regionals were at Virginia Highlands Community Col- lege. Castlewood took four people to the regional meet, including Jeff Griffith, wno was a third place winner. Also participating in Mathcounts were James Clark, Kim Cook, and Megan Recktenwald. The meet at CVC involved seniors, Julie Collins and Ann This is the way ... Mrs. Skeens tries to get the point across to her Alge- bra students. ls this right ... Coach Sabo helps a student with her homework assign- ment for math class, A Calculated Risk McReynolds and juniors Kristen Duncan and James Sluss. While no one placed, it was still a great experience. They gained some knowledge for future competitions which would be held in the spring, then they hoped for more wins for the trophy case. People who thought that the math classes were a waste of time also learned a couple of things. One of them being that not all the math classes are college prepara- tory. Classes such as Consumer Math, Math 8, and Math 9 teaches the skills which are needed to survive in this world. The other surprise was when they learned that while technically ninety percent of the people who take the Algebra, Geometry, and Trig courses will never have jobs where they will have to define a variable or solve if, nor will they have to know how many points are on a line, the basic reasoning skills which are developed in these classes are invalulable tools which can be used in solving everyday problems. Together the teachers and students will continue to strive for excellence, but everyone knows it’s never as easy as it looks. James Sluss and Tammy Wheatley 4 What's that again . Tyra Keith looks as if she can not comprehend the math equations. Busy, Busy, Busy ... Vanessa Breed- love endeavors to complete her math assignment. 4 What a day Jeremy Sharp and Tommy Peterson looks as if they can not believe class is almost over. Not Pie, But Pi... Mr. Hodges is explain- ing math equations on the blackboard to his students. Vv wi N dard at work ... Tracey Salyers and Slenna Neece diligently work to finish ‘heir assignments. In the begining there was an atem, an invisible, mysteri- ous little thing that each eighth grader grows. to know and love. In each Sci- ence 8 and 9 class, the stu- dents learn of atoms, the metric system, Cumulo-mim- bus clouds, and a variety of other things related to physi- cal and earth sciences. Later, as biology students soon learned, those finy at- oms progressed..into.life folms: germs, amoebas, and frogs. Frogs. The dread- | [1 4 3 up carbonic acid Banner and Tony Bush seem to be making an atomic bomb in Chemis- try class as they formulate solutions. RObIN | hope | can do this ... Brad Mason looks skeptical at his newly made Chemistry assignment. From Atom To Einstein ed frog that every sopho- more is destined to disect. Then, the atom goes to even greater lenghts. Man, and things that are part- man, progressed from that tiny, microscopic atom. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the re- sult of a chemistry experi- ment gone hay-wire was created.Many products have been a result of labs in chemistry and may yet to be produced. Chemistry, as juniors soon learn, is equa- tions, labs, and lots of hard work. As atoms advanced, so did their products. Consider Ein- stein and his mass-energy equation. This is one of the may things physics students study. SO whether it’s studying the weather, working in the lab, or figuring Out a complicat- ed equation, science, alth- ohgh it’s not always easy is a big part of high school life. Amber Banner yi The mad scientists ... Rachel Tiller and James Beavers are hard at work brewing up an unusual concoction during a Chemistry lab. j ae Let's get to work ... Christina Phillips and Would ya look at that Charlie Minton, aes Robin Dean have got to get serious about Donald Palmer, and J.D. Keith have sighted their biology lab for Mr. Milton. something interesting during a Biology lab Shale Ocedn | The lone student ... Jon Johnson stays after class to finish a really tou gh Chemistry assign- ment. Just alittle bit more . .. Jill Bailey and Shane Ervin concoct a crazy chemical reaction and then stand back to watch the results gleefully in a Chemistry lab assigned by Ms. Miotke. Academics 15 16 Academics Everyone wonders why history is a required subject. Is history only a subject dealing with the past? Actually, the history of today is being recorded day-by-day, year-by-year, and reflects changing trends within one’s cultue. Students planning to be a doctor, a lawyer, or a teacher may and will use history class- es, Others which are planning to be blue collar workers may be aiming for a mar- riage, children, or could just care less about college. In this case one may ask, “When will we use this? Why do we have to take it? This is only a useless Course!” History isn’t a useless Course, nor does it only deal with the past. Most high schools offer four history classes: Government and U.S. History, which are re- quired; World History and Civics are also available. Seniors are expected to have a Government course, and Juniors must have a U.S. History class. Although World History isn’t required, students must take either it or World Geography to graduate. Eighth graders may just be getting used to high school; thus, they may want to experi- ence history before really starting into it and making the points count. Major debates in history classes include talks for World Peace and argumentive reasons of why students are for or against war. The discussion of the changing role of women is another frequent discussin. As one can see, even history isn’t as easy as it looks. Rachel Hurd “HA! HA! ... Janice Dotson and Kim Jessee wait for the bell. You think I’m wrong ...Mr. E Sword tells his class how it is. “That almost sounds reall’ 3 So Angie Smith thinks in Govern- ment, “Oh, Will we ever get it!’ ... Barbie Notes! Notes! ... Vickie Tarr and Aprille Austin listen closely. Meade, Karen Crawford, and Carmen Hurd take notes in History class. “| think | got that!’ ... as Stephanie Peterson recalls U.S. History Class. =) Academics 4 q Taking It Home Most people learn skills to prepare them for careers in the outside world, but some learn skills that they can use in the home. These are people who are interested in being a farmer or a homemaker. IN preparing for these jobs, stu- dents take Home Economics and Family Living. To learn to improve their homemaking skills, Kim Taylor said that she took Family Living so that she would be better prepared for the future Others took agricultural classes to help them become more equipped “Okay men, let’s get this show on the road!”’ ... Bobby Woods, Matt Hale, and John Baker 4 8 Academics with skills in farming. Benny Jessee said that he took agriculture classes because he liked learning how to build things. There are some classes that are required which help students in the outside world. These classes are Physical Education and Driver’s Edu- cation. In these classes, students learn the rules of many games and the road. The amount of time that is taken up with these classes is evidence that it’s not as easy as it looks. Sandy Phillips take hold of their hammers and look over the SCrap-woOod box. Vroom, Vroom, Stitch, Stitch, ... Kristy Tignor adjusts her sewing machine for her Home Ec. project. “Like this: ... Mr. Sluss shows James Fields how to use a torch. Pin it here ... Mrs. Bevins ex- plains diapering to her Home EGH class: “Where did it go?” ... P.E. members look for the ball. Just Foolin? Those who need a break from high school have an alternative, vocational school. Twenty percent of the students at Castlewood attend Russell County Vo- cational School. When asked why they attend vocational school, Phillip Stazer and Jeff Castle re- plied that they wanted to obtain a skill helpful in finding a job. Anthony Gil- bert stated that he en- joyed attending voca- tional school because one learns a skill which will be helpful later in life. There were a few who said that one of their main Wow! ... Wanda Stevens and Lisa Hicks find their class interesting. Study, Study ... Joey Robin- son studies his trade at voca- tional school. reasons for going was to get out of classes in high school. Many students are taking advantage of vocational classes in order to pre- pare for a future. They're not fooling around when they learn skills for later life, proving that it’s never as easy as it looks, Sandy Phillips Time’s up ... Sean Collins works diligently to finish a project. Academics 9 A Showy Business “There’s no business like show business’’ goes the saying that most actors and actresses hold as their philosophy in life, but it also holds an underlying meaning to several stu- dents. Even though most students are not professional members of a theater, they find that by demon- strating their business skills, they can make a name for themselves in the limelight just as well. Each year, almost one third of the student body signs up to take at least one or more business classes for the ensuing year. Some of these classes offer the opportunity to ex- pound and learn a new wave of technology. The classes of Typing, Office Technology | and Il, Comput- er Applications, and Word Process- ing familiarized students with the al- phabetical keyboard. General Business, Accounting |, Shorthand, and Consumer Math courses pre- pare the students for a well rounded curriculum. When the spring of the school year rolled around, many students had the chance to prove them- selves winners by manifesting their business skills in MuMerous Contests. Some of these competitions includ- ed the Russell County and SVCC Business Contests and the Clinch Valley Region Spring FBLA Competi- tions. Even though the year was never as easy as it looked, these students simply showed that there was no business like their show business. Lanna D. Monday A bee line to business ... Lynn Rasnake and Cathy Osborne work with the TSR 20. T is for type ... Robbie Whitaker and Jeff Hicks concentrate on mastering typing. The sound of music ... Bobby Allen pre- pares to exercise authority over a com- puter keyboard. Three muskateers ... Kenny Oborne, John ‘The Quest of Kings .. . Paul Johnson, Sam- Glovier, and Dennis Phillips prepare to my Bise and Paula Hammonds play video type letters. games. County Business Contest Winners ... R 4: Amy Hall, 2nd, Accounting; Cindy Mays, 3rd, Speling; Krystal Williams, 3rd Business En- glish; Anita McCamey, “st Business Math; R 2: Lanna D. Monday, 4st, Office Tech. |; Stephanie Peter- son, 1st Accounting, 2nd Business English; Dee-Dee Salyer, 2nd, Filing; Jera- mie Sharp, 41st General Business; Linda Marshall, Ast, Filing Now you tell me ... Paul Grizzle prepares to retype his assignment in Typing | class. Attack of the munchies . Paula Hammonds and Steve Smith enjoy the FBLA tea. Leaving A Mark The pitter-patter of little feet were no longer heard as the Eighth graders entered the astounding domain of upperclassmen high school. New worlds were opened up to these new students, but as everyone else already knew, it was never as easy as it looked. Seniors participated in all of the traditional activities such as Senior pictures, Senior Day, and Graduation. Meanwhile, Juniors were busy at work raising money for the prom, and the Sophomores were learning how to drive safely. The Freshmen simply became accustomed to the ‘wild life’ and moved up a notch on the ladder. Over again at the beginning of the year, many students set out to prove themselves winners and boost their self-confidence. Several participated in physical activities such as football, basketball, track, and etc. Others demonstrated their academic knowledge by being in Forensics or on the ACE team. Regardless, everyone always found a way to leave their mark and express themselves. Lanna D. Monday Now this is what! call real M.U.S.C.L.E. .. . Roger Sluss explains to Ronnie Milton how much more agricul- ture does the body than any biology class. +e ee be tL od “ey weg FO at +e nee —o 2 a ts I'm a people too Herold, Rusty, and Ralph take part in an animation celebration. Is Poe your hero? Renea Tate and Teressa Greer research an English literature assignment Having a prime time ... Sheri Boardwine 93 and April Grizzle munch out at the FBLA People tea. The Mice That Roared This title certainly fits the story. All the talk about eighth graders being small and quiet just might seem a little off-beat, because in one’s mind he she is thinking: “Oh Man! These people ar e not small, but gargantuan, and they definitely are not quiet, but loud — ‘Loud as Lions’.”’ These immense eighth graders have an attitude toward school and their class- mates that also matches their size. From talking with some of the eighth grade teachers, one finds that many of the eighth graders have retained their elemen- tary ways, but, that overall, most are adapting to the new rules and regulations of high school. Teachers find these students becoming adult, mature, respectful, and more serious about school and life in general. Being an eighth grader, of course, means changing quickly, learning the social etiquette of high school. As for rank, they are the lowest class, always struggling for success. Such as a mouse in pursuit of food, these eighth graders gradually find that being the youngest and the smallest isn’t always as easy as it looks. Are these eighth graders mice? No, they’re impressive and on-the-go — they “roar like lions.” Robbin Ramsey 40h yeah! ... JV cheerlead- ers Terra Fields, Kim Cook, and Connie Herndon show off their spirit. See ... Glenna Neece and Cindy Jessee check it out. v Eighth grade class officers: Michelle Phillips, President; Kim Cook, Secre- tary; Jimmy “Spud” Phillips, Vice- President. | , Cut me some slack, and give me a 24 8th Graders beat ... David Slack realizes its not . “ee ] always easy making music. Jamie Amburgey Lisa Amburgey Daniel Anderson Jonn Austin Mark Ball David Bartee Robbie Barker Melanie Bell Tonya Bise Tabitha Boardwine Billy Bond Ernie Burton Jennifer Bush Jimmy Castle Stephaine Castle James Clark Doug Collins Kim Cook Amy Creech Wayne Cress Maratha Kay Dean Elizabeth Dickenson Sophia Dingus Jamie Dixon Tammy Dotson Chris Elam LeAnn Fields Lisa Fields Lela Fields James Fields Terra Fields Shawn Fleenor Jennifer Gibson Edward Glovier Tina Gordon Jeff Griffith Crystal Grizzle Jennifer Grizzle John Grizzle Alice Hale Elizabeth Hale Roy Lee Hale Lee Roy Hale Jerry Hall 8th Grade 25 Kenneth Hall Angela Hawkins Angela Christin Helbert Christy Helbert Ricky Hensley Connie Herendon Chad Hicks Jody Howard Mickey Hughes Scott Hurd Dwayne Ingle Connie Jacobs David Jacobs Issac Jacobs Melissa Jennings Cindy Jessee Scott Johnson Melissa Keagal Jennifer Kiser Tabitha Lambert Tyson Lambert Angie Long Bobbi Maxfield Eugene Maxfield Travis Maxfield Jerry McReynolds Billy Joe McClellan Dennis McCoy Tina McCoy Charles McCurdy Kimberly Robin McMillan Tony McMillan Eugene Meade Tonya Milton Jeff Mullins Micheal Mullins Gleena Neece Cathy Osborne Loretta Palmer Todd Parsons Jimamy Phillips Linda Gail Phillips 26 ath Grade ... David Slack enjoys Beach Day What is amyth? A myth is a false belief. In recent years there has been a myth about eighth graders. They have been considered cowards and babies. Eighth graders have too often entered a senior classroom and regretted if. A miraculous change in the behavior of eighth graders occured this year, They seemed so much more mature. Eighth graders came into high school with the self-confidence many of the upper classmen lacked, jumping right into the swing of things. Eighth graders were very active in academic programs, as well as sports programs. Eighth graders excelled in the forensics competition. They seemed more career-minded than their predecessors. Also, many of them participated in sports. They showed maturity, courage, and good sportsmanship. Both eighth grade boys and girls showed that they were fashion con- scious. They also have shown sophisticiation and worldliness when less sophisticated individuals had been anticipated. With a group of eighth graders such as ours, the future looks much brighter. They have all the admirable qualities of young ladies and gentlemen. The cradle has been robbed! Caroline Griffith “Just let me check my little black book” ... Angie Vicars checks her “black book” for an address or phone number while Michelle Phillips waits patiently. ASDF ... Jerry McReynolds enjoys using the computers. 8th Grade 2 Z Hang In There Baby Low grades, being retained in a level, pregnancy, and high school absenteeism; these are all things that deprive students of an education. The students forget the need of an education, and regret their decision in later life. The effort of a student to obtain an education is becoming more unused. There are more than 17,000 students who drop out of school in Virginia each year, of which 59% are boys and 49% are girls. Over fiffeen students have dropped out of our school in the last year. Now without a diploma, it is hard to get any kind of job. Almost all employers will ask to see a high school diploma. In 1986, the average high school drop-out’s lifetime earnings were $200,000 less than that of a high school graduate. Due to these reasons some of the drop-outs come back to finish high school. Therefore, there is hope of lowering the drop-out rate. It may not be as easy as it looks to get a diploma, but it is very important. Everyone has the right fo an education and if they don’t get one they are depriving themselves of that righ t and making the road to their future rougher. A person should stick with school, because later on they will appreciate their education. Da Couch 4 Reading up ... Travis Finishing up ... Christin and Eugene Maxfield Helbert finishes her use the library. work. Vv A helping hand Hard work ... Larry Woods and Ervin Ellis work mse on some homework. ; 28 8th Grade Michelle Phillips Sandra Phillips Teddy Phillips Tracey Phillips Jimmy Powers Susan Powers Suzanne Powers Alison Ramsey Lynn Rasnick Megan Rose Recktenwald Stacy Reed Donald Reedy Nancy Richardson Tracy Salyer Melissa Salyers Tammy Shyte Becky Skeens Caroline Skeens Willard Skeens David Slack Stuart Smith Gary Steffy Allen Stevens Kelly Taylor Kristie Tignor David Tiller Kelly Townes Jason Traverse Ann Turner Jeff Turner Susan Turner Angie Vicars Shanon Watson Keneth Wampler Monica White Steven White — ty IW se Brenda Willis Cindy Woods Kenny Woods Larry Woods Tim Woods Jennifer Wright 29 High Hopes ffer surviving the eighth A grade year, Freshmen begin the year with high hopes, expecting to be treated as mature students rather than children. They also begin planning for their future careers by deciding what curricu- lum they may enter when they be- gin college. Planning early may save Freshmen valuable time in the future by help- ing them decide what classes they will need to take in high school for their chosen profession, Many Fresh- men have high hopes of obtaining either an academic or athletic scholarship by exhibiting their excel- lence in academic areas and sports Mike Addington Terr Arney Barbara Austin Doug Austin Elizabeth Austin Tammy Bailey Brent Blare Regina Blevins Mike Booker Bob Bratton participation. Freshmen enroll in such courses as Algebra | and Il, and foreign languages such as French and Spanish. These areas of study will enable these Freshmen to choose the college of their choice after completing high school, and perhaps give them the advantage of being somewhat prepared for their future academic pursuits. Many other Freshmen just have high hopes of graduating, getting mar- ried, or getting a job. Some people feel that this is easy, but many must put forth extra effort to achieve their goals, because its not always as easy as it looks. Lola Mullins A Freshman’s life is never dull ... Gary Hale listens attentively to thee comments of his instructor. When do we get out of here? ... Claude Marshall and Scott Million prepare to go to their next class upon the bell. Ninth grade class officers ... Valerie Cas- tle, Secretary Bob Bratton, Vice-Presi- dent; Robert Jesse, President. Vanessa Breedlove Dwayne Burke Kenny Burke John Bush Melody Bush Scott Bush Tony Bush Kevin Castle Valerie Castle Steve Caudell Beulah Chaffin George Cook Kim Cook Wrightly Couch Crystal Cress Jackie Culbertson Cherilyn Davis Priscilla Dean Shawn Dean Melissa Dickenson Brent Dingus Shannon Dingus Yvonne Dingus Dennis Dishman Tara Duncan Melenia Edwards Glenda Elam Tony Elam Bracken Fields Teresa Fields Samantha Franklin Melissa Gordon Teresa Green Missy Gullet Annette Hale Freshmen 3 4 Full House, Ace High astlewood’s Ace Program has been very successful in the past years, and this year was no ex- ception. The ACE students were selected by their excellent grade average in one or more classes. Things taught in advanced levels includ- ed Word Processing, Spread Sheet Us- age, and Time Management, all of which will be skills needed in their college years. Mr. Bevins, Ms. Jordan helped these stu- dents in every way possible to achieve these skills. Computers were a main source for teaching these complicated technicalities. ‘m in the mood for a mel- ody ACE students participate in a choir con- cert. ACE Program ... 1 R — John Tiller, Laura Hodges, Anita McCamey, D.J. Hatfield, Rachel Wallace, Rachel Tiller, Stephanie Husley, 2 R} — Cinnamon Amos, Tonya Layton, Gary Hale, Chris Salyer, Sutton Hale, Greta Grif- fith, Debra Statzer, 3 R — Tiffany White, J.D. Kieth, Joey Smith, Marla Kiser, Lanna Monday, Brad Yeary, Jamie Sluss As a result of all the studying and long hours of hard work, stress was almost over-powering, but these students pre- vailed and acted as if they enjoyed ev- ery minute of it, especially after they real- ized that the hard work was worth the effort. By pushing on and not giving into stress and worry, these students were able to maintain their grades while learning these important skills. They are certain that this academic program will be a great suc- cess in the years to come. Brenda Osborne Gary Hale Rebecca Hale Tina Hale Jeff Halloway Darrell Hatfield Jerry Hawkins Brandon Helbert April Herndon Robert Hicks Robbie Hileman Jeff Hillman Susanne Holbrook Jeff Horne Mitchell House James Hurd Andrew Jessee Gina Jessee Jennifer Jessee Kristy Jessee Michelle Jessee Robert Jessee Rodney Jessee : Roger Jessee : Rosemary Jessee : Ryan Jones Shawn Jordan Jonathan Keith Kathy Keith Lisa Kennedy Stephanie Kincaid p James Kiser Steve Lawson Bridget Lee Michelle Lewis Timmy Long Michelle Long Johnny Lyttle Claude Marshall Carlotla Meade Tammy Meade Jennifer McCoy Aprille McConnell Freshman “of ach year, many families 3 move om one town to an- other, from city to city, and even to and from different coun- tries. As a result, there are new students entering a new school each year. There were many new students entering our high school. Many of these students, such as Jeremy Sharp and Kristy Duncan, stated that their first day was quite strange because they couldn't understand the way Southerners talk due to the accent, the re- gion’s way of doing things, class schedules, and most of all, not knowing anyone. Other students, such as Lola Mul- lins and Kenneth Dillion, said that they enjoyed getting to know the new people around them. Each new student said the class- es are basically the same be- cause school is school no matter where one goes. The teachers ls this all there is to eat? ... Kristy Duncan begins to partake of the noonday meal. What Did You Say? are a lot stricter here; they also didn’t receive paddlings; they had longer time between classes, also. Some students stated that our school is smaller while others said it was larger. Our school doesn’t have as many activities as schools have in the upper eastern states and the triple A schools. Moving is not as easy as it looks. Sandy Phillips a | It’s all in the wrist ... Jeremy Sharp explains spontaneity to Melody Bush. 34 Freshman Scott Million Chris Mullins Tony Mullins Amber Osborne Louise Osborne Rebecca Osborne Patricia Pendell Carlos Perkins Tommy Peterson Mark Powers Pagie Powers Stephanie Pratt Kim Purkey Buffy Ramsey Garland Ramsey Kenny Ramsey Christina Reno Christina Robinson Kristal Robertson Sherry Robinson Jeff Rose Becky Salyers Gary Salyer Jennifer Salyer Micheal Shields Jennifer Skeens Lisa Skeens Maria Sluss Shane Sluss Clayton Smith Crystal Smith Katrina Smith Stephen Statzer Bart Steele Elaine Steele Mary Steffey Renee Tate John Taylor Ricky Taylor Rachelle Wallace Cindy White Velvet Williams Bobby Woods Sherry Woods Angela Wright Joe Young Freshman 35 The Change Of Life The sophomores were looked upon by many teachers and fellow stu- dents as being rude, noisy, and not caring. Could this be that they were going through the Change of Life? One of the major changes was the seven period day. The next thing would be turning sixteen. This was sort of a hump year for young men and women frightened of it. Sophomores were also faced with the problems of peer pressure in- volving drugs and alcohol. There were some that were willing to try it just because it was a sign of matur- ity; a sign of growing up. The first one to get it ... Jennifer Ramsey and Kristy Jessee battle their opponent for the basketball. 30 Sophomores Sophomores, along with people all ages, are faced with not only prob- lems close to home, but world prob- lems. With nuclear weapons and threats of yet another war in a world that’s brimming over with economic troubles, disease, and hunger, peo- ple all over the world are troubled and worried. If the children really are the future, then that’s a huge bur- den for students to bear. As one can see, there was no way a Sophomore could be all laughs and smiles all the time when facing alll these things in their upcoming world, but they tried, smiling through it wasn't always as easy as it looked. Pamela Elam No using knees ... Jake White tries fo get the Official’s attention while being fouled during a game. |: Homework Bob Bratton and Kristy Jessee try to catch up on some homework, which was as- signed earlier. Class Officers ... President Greta Griffith; Vice president Laura Hodges; Secretary Me- lissa Minton. Aprille Austin Timmy Austin Johnnie Bently Sheri Boardwine Jenny Bryan Denny Burke Vonda Burton Jerry Calhoun Martha Campbell Mary Campbell Scott Campbell Crystal Chafin James Chaffin Ricky Clark Sean Collins Joe Costello Greg Crabtree Jackie Culberson Steve Culbertson Mark Dean Robin Dean James Dickenson Kathy Dishman Chris Dixon Kevin Elam Deanna Ennis Richard Ervin Gary Fields Sirena Fields Robert Gibson Allison Gillenwater John Glovier Greta Friffith Amy Grizzle April Grizzle Melissa Grizzle Paul Grizzle $Y) Sophomores Mike Hale Donald Hall Penny Hanson Rhonda Hileman Ronnie Hileman Sandy Hill Laura Hodges Angela Hogg Aretha Hollyfield Roger Howard Carmen Hurd James Ingle Darren Jessee Mike Jones J.D. Keith Tyra Keith Alison Kelley Paul Kennedy Marla Kiser John LaPoint Stacy Lawson Tony Layton Tonya Layton Chrissie Long Barbara Marshall Cynthia Mays Darryl Mays Anita McCamey Kathy McDaniels Mack McMilliam Nancy McReynolds Lisa Meade Melissa Minton David Morrison Frances Niece Crystal Osborne Kim Osborne Jamie Osborne Donald Palmer 38 Sophomores The Heat Is On!! Everyone can use help from a friend sometimes, and teens may under- stand the problems of other teens better than anyone else. Some groups of teenagers are helping each other find health advice and advice on how to cope with peer pressure. Through peer counseling, which is a growing trend among teenagers, ‘help’ networks are be- ing formed nationwide. Teen Line, has received more than 16,000 calls dealing with family relationships and “Who done it? ... “ Jeremy Sharp discusses what could have happened to the basket- ball with Jenny Bryan. dating problems. Large city teens with questions about sex get in group discussions about sexual de- cision making, birth control, and V.D. Peer counseling involves a real com- mitment, and volunteers must go through a training program before they take any kind of calls to help teens. Many teen counselors tell their peers not to drink and try con- vincing them that they should not drink and drive. “Good Idea ... ” Bula Chaffin and Angela Wright discuss Hat Day in the Guidance Of- fice. Most teens are at a high point in their lives where everything seems to be heard, seen, and processed better if it comes from another teen. Most of us, of course, do plen- ty of “informal peer counseling’ when we lend an ear to our friends’ problems. Most students can really learn from one another because they really do care about each oth- er. Carrie Dillon A sae 2 A “My Future is so bright that | gotta wear shades ... ’’ Laura Hodges ex- plains to Paula Hammonds the use of her sunglasses. Sophomores 39 Edward Hartley Barry Hayes Johnny Helbert Sonja Helbert Jill Hicks Billy Hileman Christine Phillips Kimberly Phillips Lori Phillips Kenneth Powers Missy Powers Jennifer Ramsey Jason Ring Joey Robinson Lisa Rose Jimmy Rose Chris Salyer Mike Salyer Tracy Salyer Janice Scarberry Carson Skeens Jermy Sharp Joey Smith Cindy Sproles Angie Stanley Mark Stanley Sarah Stanley Debra Statzer Hope Strong Daniel Sutherland Monty Thompson Dwayne Turner Mary Lou Varney Stacy Vicars Johnette Wallace Allen White Jake White Khristy White Tina Witt Micheal Woods Mark Wright 40 Sophomores Moving Violitions A sudden crash, the breaking of glass, shouts and sirens echoed in the victim’s mind. Many such people have been in- volved in the same situa- tion. The uppermost thought in the majority of the people’s minds was whether or not it was their fault. Tammy Elam had an ac- cident on Mew Road when her car engine stopped running and she had no power at all. Tammy went over an embankment, but the only thing that happened to her was a cut on her head. These are just a few of the many things could have befell dozens of Castlewood’s students. It just goes to show that be- ing a safe driver is not as easy as it looks. Jackie Dishman Look out ahead ... A local juvenile got through this mis- hap with minor injuries. Buckle up for safety ... Ami- nor cut was the result of Tammy Elam’s accident. 4 Sophomores Fiscally Fit And Financially Sound The graduating class of 1988 dents which enabled them to ac- has established an exceptional quire such a substantial amount degree of capital since they of revenue. were, as newcomers, intro- The Class of 1988 labored ex- duced to the exciting new _ tensively above and beyond the world of high school. expectations of all others in order The Juniors supplimented to acquire their extensive their income by peddling vari- amount of funds; once again ous items throughout the © proving that it is never as easy as years, including everything _ it looks. from candy bars and M M's Rachel Guinn to key chains and teddy bears. = what did you say ... Brad Mason, Shane It is the variety of merchandise — Ervin, and Jill Bailey look perplexed as they GnGuaines Gnensmoanotninersil- attempt to conduct a chemistry experie- ment in Mrs. Miotke’s room. Now |see ... Jill Bailey and Shane Ervin are engrossed in the outcome of their ““ tmm. complex chemistry lab. Where are the others? Jon Johnson considers the possibly of being the only chemistry stu- dent for the day. Cinnamon Amos Tony Austin John Baker Jill Bailey Amber Banner Robin Banner James Beavers Michelle Bush Tony Bush Patty Campbell Misti Casteel Dreama Castle James Caudell Todd Christian Ricky Clark Greg Crabtree Karen Crawford Jeff Cook Steve Culbertson DiEGouch Mark Dean Tad DePriest Steve Dotson Christy Duncan Sandy Ervin Shane Ervin Chris Fields Judy Fields Leslie Franklin Charles Fugate Regina Gilbert Jerry Gordon Mark Greer Sutton Hale Michelle Hall Jamie Hamm Juniors 43 Brian Heraney Lisa Hicks Darin Honeycutt Albert Horne Kim Jessee Scott Jessee Jon Johnson Charles Kiser Tammy Lee Pam Long Connie Marshall Linda Marshall Brad Mason Steve Matda Jeremy Maxfield Rhonda McCoy Barbie Meade Kenny Osborne Michelle Osborne Stephanie Peterson Dennis Phillips Sandy Phillips Angie Pientka Chris Porter Ricky Powers Jeff Pratt Dwayne Proffitt Chris Ramsey Robbin Ramsey Leslie Ring Chamene Robinson Dee-Dee Salyers Denise Salyers Jamie Salyers Linda Skeens Jamie Sluss 44 Juniors There’s No Place Like Home Everyone knows how juniors spend their time at school. They get their rings, work on the Junior-Senior Prom, and do all those other things juniors do. But what do these people do once they collect their books and walk out the school doors? On a survey issued to 48 juniors, we first asked, ““What time do you get home?” After all, they have their licences now. Do they go straight home? And if so, what time do they arrive at their homestead? Seventy- six percent of the juniors surveyed, get home between the time of 3:30 and 4:00. We also asked them, once they were home, did they help with the chores? Sixty-eight percent said yes. Naturally, the next question asked was, “What kind of chores do you do? Well, most juniors clean house or at least wash the dishes. Some, however, do most of their chores out- side. These jobs include: mowing the lawn, washing the car, chopping wood, taking out the trash, and working on the farm. When they‘re not working, forty-two percent of all juniors surveyed spend their time with the family. While thirty-six percent spend their time alone, and twenty- two percent do both. Out of all of these juniors, whether they‘re alone or with the family, most of them spend any free time they have talking on the telephone. There was a tie for second with twenty percent watch- ing television and twenty percent participating in outside activities, The remaining juniors choose to spend their free time resting, studying, or listening to music. Although there’s no place like home, its not always easy spending all free time there. The majority of all juniors surveyed soend most of their time away from home once the 3:20 bell rings. Amber Banner A student survey shows what students do in leisure time, this graph illustrates the survey, Milk, it does a body good ... John Baker demonstrates his skills Of milking a cow. Hard at work ... Aprille Austin works on her studies after school. Early Bloomers In the last few years, some Ju- Some of the early gradu- niors have had enough credits ates would go on to college to graduate early. In a survey or get a job, while others taken by the Yearbook staff, would settle down and start these “early bird graduates” a family. Whatever their were asked how they felt reason for graduating early, about graduating early and it gave them one extra step why they were doing so. toward the real world and the responsibilities of being Barbie Tarr wanted to get into an adult, a year early. college with her husband, Jerry Tarr, in order to get her family Rachel Hurd together quicker, Lola Mullins and Apri Keith just wanted to. ig ae get an early career started Grizzle work together, and plan for a family later in life. Some Juniors had slight regrets about their early graduation. Cathy Bise’s only regret was _ that she knew very few in the © 1987 graduating class and Pam Elam said that her only quaim was that she was going © TO miss everyone. — rT ‘Homework, Homework! “What did he say? ...” Darin “Where did that pen go? ... oe pe aos Pam Elam searches for an ink over her English homework Honeycutt and Ricky Clark look pen at her locker, while Kim Sue Taylor studies. puzzled. Kim Woods Thomas Woody Bradley Yeary Todd Young “This can’t be English ...” Barbie , Tarr, Jeff Castle, and Steve Gibson Nyngs 2 choir practice. “La la lala’ ... Aprile Austin front row, far right, sings in the school Stephen Smith Mike Stanley Billy Steel Chuck Steffey Wanda Stevens Calvin Talford Cathy Taylor Teresa Taylor Timmy Tickles Rachel Tiller Michelle Tomlinson Jeff Turner David Varney Robbie Whitaker Tiffany White Sandra Willis Patty Williams Brian Woods Juniors 47 Back To The Future In 2007 After spending several years in New York dancing with the | New York Ballet Company, | decided to return home for a | Mark Taylor, Scott Gullett, and Richie Salyers became rock star agents and schedule concert tours for famous rock visit. When boarding the plane To return, | discovered the pilot of the plane to be Jack Grizzle, and the stewardesses to be Anita Gobble, Debbie Osborne, and Cathy Breeding. We landed at Kevin Smith’s Dog Town Airport. My first stop from there was Milton’s Cash Store which was operated by Melissa Milton, and to my surprise it is now a designer clothes store that sold Claiborne and Gucci. Melissa began to tell me about her class mates: “William Banner filled his father’s shoes as principal and Cin- dy Nash took over her mother’s job as bookkeeper. Sheri McCoy had taken over Mr. Bevin’s position while Julie Collins replaced Mr. Hodges as calculus teacher. Kevin Combs and | Anthony Gilbert took over Mrs. Ramsey's job and now she teaches at the vocational school. The high school also got | two new coaches: Tammy. Elam, track team coach, and — Vicki Hayes, girls’ basketball coach. There are now several new businesses in the area. Steve Dingus is the President of Copper Ridge Computers, and his wife, Rhonda Martin, is Vice-President in charge of floppy discs. They have two very efficient secretaries working for them, Melinda Sutherland and Michelle Smith. Howard Jes: see opened a division of Flav-O-Rich in Grassy Creek while Sarah Elam, our Homecoming Queen, is now Miss Dairy Queen for Flav-O-Rich and refuses to give up her crown. David Fields bought out Big A and changed the name to Smiley's. Robin Austin is now the owner of EZ’s. The Village ts now owned and operated by John Sergeant and Jackie Dishman runs the restaurant. The hostess there is Deanne Smith. Teddy Meade bought out Big M Department Store. Richard Sims, not Simmons, is the new owner of Fitness World in St. Paul. Matthew Hale now runs Sun Auto Parts and Sam: my Bise and Jeff Hileman just opened their own ambulance service. Amy Gray became a trained psychologist and opened a beauty shop where she works out your problems while she does your hair. Paula Hammonds donated all her | roses to the Rose Bowl Parade. Ann Hileman, Mitzi Mitchell, and Angie Smith are currently starring as the Rockettes at the Lyric which was bought and reopened by Janice Dotson and Mickey Sexton. Sharon | Kiser is busy sheering these days for Kevin Monette, the new | Hulk Hogan of Buffalo. Bobby Mullins married Kim Taylor and took over her dad’s store in Hamlin. James Woody recently signed a contract with the New York Mets to play ball and Cathy Powers became the head softball coach at St. Paul High School. Susie Hayes moved to Georgia and cultivates a peach orchard. groups. Their agency is called the “Three Amigos.’ Lanna Monday became the next Barbara Walters and for the last two months she has been held hostage in Tibet by Hemilain Monks. Janet Elkins became a professional student at Va. Tech. and Cindy Jones expanded her musical ability to the point that she now plays on the Tonight Show. Jackie Wal- lace opened Wally World Amusement Park in Dante and Rachel Hurd is a beauty consultant for Maybelline cosmetics. Steve Jessee now models Calvin Klien underwear with Krys- tal Williams as his personal photographer. Bobby Allen and Jeff Hill became race car drivers while Jackie Austin and Robby Sluss invented designer crutches. Jeff Castle got married and moved to Carfax to become the. ‘Carfax Boy.’ Gary Collins runs a backhoe to send his wife Nichole Chaffin to graduate school for her Ph.D. Ann MeReynodis became a scientist for Beatrice and her assistant is Beeky Burke. Tammy Wheatly now works for the famous singer Brenda Osborne. Tammy spends two hours everyday on Brenda’s hair. Mike Gilbert became a Russell County Sheriff and Mona Mullins opened a nursery. Charlie Helbert worked his way up to become manager of the Pig Wig in St. Paul. Stephanie Hulsey, Craig Sutherland, and Susan Harding went to col- lege at A.S.U. and now work at a ski lodge owned by Antho- ny Jessee. Kim Jessee was so inspired by her art class that she went to work as a commercial artist for the Clinch Valley Times. Timmy Marshall became a driver for Greyhound with routes between Castlewood and Dante and Steve Meade became an engineer for Meade Paper Company. Phillip Statzer became a professional wrestler with no broken bones and David Couch took over the Harley Davidson Shop in Bristol. Steve Gibson took a permanent position with John- ny Carson. Benny Jessee now owns his own hardware store called Benny‘s Palace. Carrie Dillon went on to prove her theory that Oldsmobiles outlast and outrun Fords. Kim Witt Grizzle opened a daycare center in Milton’s Shopping Cen- ter. Missy Hall lived happily ever after with her husband. Robert Blankenship won the world’s frisbee throwing record, GeeGee Popp became a protege for Paul Stanley and Allen White became a drummer for the London Symphony.”’ Well, that was a lot for me to remember, and | hope | didn’t leave anyone out. So, that’s how it was in the year 2007 on June 2. Melissa Milton and Valerie Talbert | Bobby Allen: VICA 1, 2.3 _ Jeffery Amos | Elaine R. Austin: Art Club 3, 4; Choir | 4 Jackie Austin: Choir 4, Bass; Foot- ball 4, Right Guard William Banner: Basketball 2, 3, 4. All-County 3; All-District 3; Basebal 2, 3, 4; All-District 2, 3, 4; All-Region: di 2, 3. 4. Chor 4 Cathy Bise: VICA 14, 2, 4; Commit- tee Reporter for Club Business Team: District, State, National 2; District, State 4; HOSA 1, 2, 4; Re- porter Historian 2; RCVS Snow Queen 2 Sammy Bise: Baseball 1, 2, 4, Short- Stoo, Outfield: Choir 41. 2, 3, 4 Spring Musical 3, 4 T.G.LF. No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher's dirty looks. It’s the time we alll fhrow off the shakes of lessons, teachers, and books, and go out and party hearty, while others soend the weekends quietly passing the time by reading or just spending time in thought. With school prayer being ruled out, not much is known about students’ religion. We asked though, and fifty-eight of the stu- dents polled attended church regularly, while twenty-nine never attended. We all get excited about the weekend and anxiously await the 3:20 bell on Friday eve- ning. We've sat and studied and worked hard through the week, and now it’s ‘‘our time”. Eighty-nine of us go home and then continue with our weekend later Friday evening. Eighteen students seldom go out and only four leave school immediately, and go ouf, | know it’s in here ... Stephanie Hulsey frantically searches for a writing implement to do her homework with. Robert Blakenship Jeff Castle: Baseball 2; Football 3 Kathy Breeding: VICA 3, 4; Choir 1, Nikki Chaffin: Band 3, 4; Jazz Band 2; FHA 4, 2 3, 4; Swim Team 1, 2, State Level: Becky Burke: Basketball Stats 3: Prom Committee 3 Foreign Language Club 2; Class Of- Gary Collins: VICA 1, 2, 3, 4; District ficer 3, V.P. Club Display Winner 3 Julie Collins: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: J.V. Capt. 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Pres. 4: Library Club 1; Track 2; Bleacher Creatures 2; Wrestling Stats 3; Soft- ball 4, 2 Robert K. Combs David Couch Steve Dingus: Speech Drama 4; Forensics 4; Bleacher Creatures 2; Tennis 4; Boys’ State 3; Class Treasurer Jackie Dishman: Choir 3, 4; Track 2; Spring Musical 3; Newspaper 3; Yearbook 4 Janice Dotson: Choir 1, 2, 4; All- Regional 41, 3; Girls’ Ensemble 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4; Soeech Drama 4; One- Act Play 4; Spring Musical 3, 4; Fo- rensics 1, 2, 4; Yearbook 3, 4, Copy Editor Pamela Elam: Choir 4, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 2, 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4; Pres.: Speech Drama 4; Forensic One- Act Play 4; Forensics 1, 4; SCA Council 4 52 Seniors Mike Gilbert: Choir 4; Football 4, 2, 3, 4, All-County 3, 4; Track 4; Wres- tling 4; Prom Royalty 3 Anita Gobble: Softball 3; Volleyball 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl’s Ensemble 2,3, 4 Amy Gray: Choir 1, 2, 4; Girls’ En- semble 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3; Li- brary Club 4, 2, Rep. 2; VICA 3, 4, Class Rep.; Snow Queen 3; Track 1; Forensics 1; Yearbook 3, 4, Photog. Editor 4; Bleacher Creatures 2; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; SCA 4, 2, 3, SWVA Rep. 1; Miss CHS 3 Jack Grizzie: FFA 1, 2, 3; Yearbook 4 Kim Grizzle: Choir 1, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4; Christain Fellowship 1 Scott Gullet: VICA 2 James M. Hale: Choir 1; FFA 2; Track 4, 2, 3, Shot Discus Missy B. Hall: Choir 4, 2, 4; Girls’ Ensemble ‘1, 2, 4; Homecoming Court 1 Volleyball 4, 2; SCA 4, 2, 4: Spring Musical 1, 2, 4; Foreign Lan- guage 1, 2 Paula Hammonds: Flag Corp 4; Choir 4, 3, 4 All-Regional 1, 4; FBLA 4, V.P.; Track 3; Spring Musical 3; Bleach-Creature 2; SCA 4 Sarah Elam: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA 2, 3, 4 Foreign Language 1; Library Club 4, 2; Spring Musical 3, 4; News- paper 3; Homecoming Court 4, Queen; Wrestling Stats 4 Tammy Elam: Basketball 4, 2; Bas- ketball Stats 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; FHA 4; FBLA 3; Library Club 2; Track 4,2, 3, 4 All-District All-Regional 4, 2, 3 All-State 1; Spring Musical 3, 4; Bleacher Creatures 2 Janet Elkins: Band 1; Beta 3, 4; FBLA 2, 3, 4; Foreign Language 1; Track 41, 2 Spring Musical 4; Speech Drama 4; Forensics 4; Bleacher Creatures 2; Wrestling Stats 3 David Fields: VICA 1, 2, 3, 4 Steven Gibson: Track 3, 4; Basket- ball 4, 2 Choir 1; Yearbook 4; Art 3, 4; Art Award 4 Anthony Gilbert: VICA 4, 2, 3, 4 T.G.LF. Most of us go out on the weekend, but exactly what time are we required by our parents to return? Thirty early birds are to be in by 10:00 or 11:00, twenty-six, by 12:00 or 4:00, and a whooping fifty-five don’t even have to bother. A lot of us rest on Saturdays, while some have chores to do before parading out into the weekend again. However, chores are another story, too differed to mention. Specifically, what everyone does on week- ends varies from one individual to another, but at least there are no more pencils, no more books, and no more teachers’ dirty looks. Amy Gray Max Headroom, you have nothing on these Cokeoii- gist ... Lanna Monday, Cathy Powers and Krystal Wil- liams take part in their favorite after schoo! activity raiding the Coke machine. Give me a break ... Pam Elam gives a smile of disbelief to Mitzi Mitchell and Car- rie Dillion. A Lost Claim Each year Seniors look forward to acquiring the precedented Senior privileges. This year however, many Seniors were left feeling somewhat cheated as they learned of their loss. Several things lead to the loss of the claim such as abuse of a sanction, not using privilege, and pressure from underclassmen. Seniors were no longer permitted to gradu- ate early because it was felt they should have the same exact amount of classroom instruction as underclassmen. Graduation was to be held on the last in-service school day of the year. The long anticipated Mr. Senior contest was cancelled because of lack of participation from the Senior males. Also, pressure on fac- ulfy members from the new class schedule resulted in removal of the privilege of leav- ing the cafeteria first. Whether or not abuse, passiveness, or per- suasiveness was responsible for the total loss, it is not know. The claim of privileges to the Seniors was lost, at least for the time being. Lanna D. Monday and Pamela Long in the Army ... Mickey Sexton, Janet Elkins, and Valerie Talbert play U.S. Rambos. Susan Harding: Choir 1, 3, 4; FBLA Viekle Hayes: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 4; Track 2, 4; Track Stats 3; Spring All-District 4, 2, 3 All-Regional 3: Musical 3, 4; Bleacher Creature 2; Choir 1, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 All Spazmatic ... Wrestling Stats 3, 4; District 1, 2, 3 All-Regional 1; Volley- Cathy Powers, Susie Hayes: Choir 1, 2: FBLA 2: ball 3 District 3 Regional 3; Softball Crystal Williams, VICA 3, 4 2, 3, 4: All-District 2, 3; All-Regional and Lanna ‘ 3 Monday engage Charlie Helbert: VICA 4, 2, 3, 4: in a snowball Choir 4 : battle. Jeff Hicks: Choir 1, 2, 3. 4: Spring Musical 3 Ann Hileman: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All- County 2, 3. 4 Flag Corp 2, 3, 4: Beta 3; Choir 4 FBLA 4; Foreign Lan- guage 14; Track 4, 2; Speech Dra- ma 4; One-Act-Play 4; Spring Musi- cal 4; Forensics 4 Jeffery L. Hileman: FBLA 3, 4; Cor- responding State Sec. Jeff Hill: VICA 3, 4 Stephanie Hulsey: BETA 3, 4; Choir 4, 2 All-Regional 1; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Co-Capt.; FBLA 4; Foreign Lan- guage 1: Speech Drama 4; Spring Musical 4; Forensics 4; Bleacher Creatures 2; Tennis 1; SCA 3, 4, V.P.; Gov. School 3; World Hist. Award 1; Biology Awd. 2 Rachel Hurd: FHA 4, 4; VICA 2, 3 YRBK. 4; HOSA 3 Anthony Jessee: Baseball 4, 2, 3, 4; Choir 4. 2; Foreign Language 4; Football 3, 4; Hon. Men 3; Wrestling 34 Jackle Jessee: Art 4; Choir 4, 2, 3; Track 2; All-District 2 Howard Jessee: Wrestling 2, 4; Dist. 4; Reg. 1; VICA 2, 3 ies’ 56 Seniors Kimberly Jessee: FHA 3, Sec. 3; VICA 4 Steve Jessee: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; All Dist. 3, 4; All-Reg. 3, 4; 2nd Team All SWVA 3: Football 2, 4; Bleacher Creatures 2 Cindy Jones: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All- County 4, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 2, 3, 4: FHA 4, 2, 3, 4, V.P. 3, 4, Pres. (Co.) 3, A, Rep. 41, Sec, 2; For. Lang. 4; Fo- rensics 4 April Keith Pam Keith: Choir 2; FBLA 4 Sharon Kiser: Basketball 2; Basket- al Sicts. 2, 3; Beta 3. 4; Choir 4, 2, 4+ FBLA 4, 2.3.4, VP. 3, For Lano. 7; Track 2, 3, 4; Soeech Drama 3, 4; Bleacher Creatures 2; Homecoming Court 4; Class Pres. 4; SCA 4, 2, 3, 4; Biology Awad. 2; Spanish Awad. 4 Hope Long: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 14; For. Lang. 4; Track 2, 3; Spring Musi- cal 3; Yearbook 4; Jr. Miss CHS 2 Tim Marshall: VICA 1, 2, 3, 4; Elec- tricity Compition 3 Rhonda Martin: Choir 1, 2; FBLA 2, 3, 4, Reg. Sec. 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Class Sec. 4; Volleyball 2; SCA 3, 4, Sec. 4 Sherri McCoy: Beta 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Rep. 4, Hist. 2, V.P. 3, County Hist. 3, 4; For. Lang. 2, Sec. 2; Library Cup A, 2 Forensics 42SCA 4, 2: Christian Fellowship 2, 3 Ann McReynolds: Beta 3, 4; Choir 4; Speech Drama 3, 4; One-Act Play 4; Spring Musical 3, 4; Forensics 3, 4; Girls’ State 3; SCA 4 Steve Meade: Basketball 4, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Stats. 1, Hon. Ment. All- Dist. 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; All-Dist. 3; All-SWVA 3; Football 4, 4; Track 3; Bleacher Creatures 2; Class Officer VER. 2,3, 4 Teddy Mead: VICA 3, 4 Vickie Meade: Choir 4, 2, 3, 4; All- Reg. 1, 3; Girl's Ensemble 2, 3, 4; FHA 4, 2, 3; Track 2; Spring Musical 3 Melissa Milton: Baseball Stats.; Choir 2, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4, Cap- tain; For. Lang. 2; Library Club 2; Track 1; Speech Drama 2; Spring Musical 4; Forensics 4; Newspaper 3; Bleacher Creatures 2; SCA 3, 4 Staying Straight Students, like all other people, frequently realize that walking the straight and narrow path of doing what’s right can be very diffi- cult. Temptations to go astray and take the easy way out seem to be waiting for the opportune occasions to spring up every- where. A lot of factors may contribute to the arising of temptations, such as peer pressure, lack of time and simple laziness. Several seniors were interviewed on the subject and produced some interesting re- sults. When asked how many of them had ever cheated on a test, a large majority, sixty-two (62) percent said they had never cheated on a test while the remaining twenty-one (21) percent didn’t care to comment. One student replied, “‘yes’’ to the question and added, “all the time — that’s how | pass.”’ Concerning the tobacco policy, less than half, forty-nine (49) percent, said that they Continued on page 60 We perter blowing bubbles to tests ... Cathy Powers and Crystal Williams demonstrate their skill at blowing bubbles as Mitzi Mitchell looks on. Awaiting the dreaded hour ... Howard Jessee anticipates the beginning of second semester blues in his own shades of blue. Mitzi Mitchell: Band 14, 2, 3, 4; ETSU Hon. Band 4; All-County Band 4, 2, 3, 4: Flag Corp 2, 3, 4 Chow 2, 3, 4: Library Club 4; Track 2; Track Stats 3; Spring Musical 3, 4; Yearbook 4 Lanna D. Monday: FHA 1; FBLA 4, 2, 3, 4, Local Rep. 3, Regional Pres. 3, VA State Pres. 4, For. Lang. 1: Speech Drama 4; One-Act Play 4; Spring Musical 4; Forensics 4, 2, 4; Ast in Dist. 1, 2; 2nd in Reg. 2; Year- book 2, 3, 4, Copy Editor 3, Editor-in Chief 4; Who’s Who 3, USAA 2, AAA 4, Public Speaking Bus. Awad. 2, 3; ACE. 1,2,3,4 Kevin Monette: Football 2, 3, 4; Band 41; Choir 4; FFA 4, 2, 3, 4; Wres- tling 4 Janette Mullins: FHA 3 Lola Mullins: Yearbook 4 Mona Mullins: Volleyball 2, 3; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; VICA 3, 4 Robert Mullins: Art Club 4; Choir 3, 4; All-County 3; Football 2, 3: Track 4 Spring Musical 3; Wrestling 4, 2, 3; Dist. 1, 2, 3: Reg. 1. 2.3 Cindy Nash: Band 4; Choir 4, 3, 4: Girls’ Ensemble 4, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 1, 2, 4; FBLA 4; Track 4, 2: Track Stats. 3; Speech Drama 4; One-Act Play 4; Spring Musical 4: Forensics 4; Homecoming Court 4; Bleacher Creatures 2; Volleyball Stats. 4, 3 Brenda Osborne: Girls’ Ensemble 4, 2, 3, 4; Spring Musical 3; Yearbook A; Chor 1, 2.3, 4 Hand in Hand The Random House College Dictionary de- fines a friend as: A person attached to an- other by feelings of affection or personal regard; a supporter; a person with a com- mon denominator with another person such as race or religion; a confidant; a backer; and an associate. The definition then shows that a true friend has some ‘big shoes fo fill.’ We asked several Seniors just what it took to fill these shoes for them. These are some of the replies we received: Janet Elkins stated her view, “A friend is someone you can talk to and can trust. It’s someone you have great times with.” When asked, Rhonda Martin gave this defi- nition, ‘A friend is a trustworthy person that you can fell all your concerns to and one that will always be there and never go away.” Everyone may have a different definition of a friend, but the basis for a friendship is al- ways the same. Friends are as real as are the people who share the special bond; the two people who go hand in hand. Vickie Rose: Lanna D. Monday and Pam R. Long John Sargent: VICA 4 Yum! Yum! Bubble Yum! ... Lanna Monday tempts the tummies of Cathy Powers, Crystal Williams, and Mitzi Mitchell. ag Out of this world _.. Mitzi Mitch- ell and Crystal Williams watch Debbie Osborne: Choir 1, 3; Track — Lanna Monday as she performs 2: All-Dist. 2 an illusion for Cathy Powers. Georgina Popp: Yearbook 4; For- eign Language 1; Basketball Stats 4 Cathy Powers: FBLA 3, 4; Choir 1; Yearbook 4; Softball 2, 3 Staying Straight Continued from page 57 did pay attention to the tobacco policy at school. Nineteen (19) percent said that they did not obey the tobacco policy. Elev- en (11) percent replied, “No comment.” A rowdy twenty-one percent remarked that they thought the policy was unfair. One stu- dent said, “lf teachers get to smoke, we should too! They should set an example.” Another student gave this view, “If is not enforced! | don’t want a teacher patrol in the bathrooms, just some clean air to breathe when | go in there.” When asked how often students skipped class, most replied, ‘Never’, with seventy- six (76) percent. A healthy nineteen (19) percent said they skipped occasionally. The remaining five (5) percent confessed that they skipped school at least once a day. The question, “how often do you leave schoo! without permission?’’ was also asked with a colossal eighty-one (81) percent an- swel of, never. A careiree fiflcen (19) Continued on page 63 The early bird gets the worm ... Lanna Monday, Mitzi Mitchell, and Crystal Williams take a moment to chat before Jornalism class. Oh no, | want to graduate ... Robbie Sluss is in disbelief of another school day cancelation. Richie Sayler: Choir 4 Mickey Sexton: Choir 1, 4; Foreign Language Club 1; Speech Drama 4; Forensic One-Act Play 4; Foren- sics 4 Richard Sims: VICA 4 Robby Sluss: Baseball 1; FFA 4, 2: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Wres- tling 2, 3, 4, Captain Angie Smith: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All- County Band 4, 2, 3, 4; Flag Core 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 2, 3, 4; FRIA 3, 4, Secretary; Foreign Language Club 2; Speech Drama ° © ring Musi- cal 4; Forensics 4; Homecoming Court 2; Junior Miss Crs 4; Hugh O’Brien Award 2; Nationa: nunor Roll 3, 4; Biology Award 2 Clarice D. Smith Kevin Smith Michelle Smith: Soeech Drama Club 2; Spring Musical 2 Phillip Statzer: Football 2, 3, 4, Center, Nose Guard; Wrestling 4 Craig Sutherland: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All-County Band 3, 4; All-Regional Band 4; Jazz Band 3, 4; Spring Musi- cal 3; Yearbook 4; SVCC Math Co- meptition 3, 4; CVC Science and Math Competition 4 Melinda Sutherland: Choir 1; FBLA 34 Valerie Talbert: Beta Club 3, 4; Choir 1; FBLA 3, 4; Library Club 1; Track 1; Soeech Drama 3, 4; Fo- rensic One-Act Play 4; Spring Musi- cal 3, 4; Bleacher Creatures 2; SCA Council 4, President Barbi Tarr: Basketball 1; Beta 2; Cheerleader 41; Foreign Language Club 2; Speech Drama Club 2; Forensics 2; Class Officer 2, 3, Pres. and V.P.; Christian Fellowship Club 3 Floyd E. Taylor Seniors 64 62 Seniors Kim Taylor: Chol 4, 2, 3, 4: Al- County 3; All-Reg. 4, 2, 3, 4; Most Valuable Choir Member 2; FHA 4; Library Club 4; Spring Musical 3: HERO 4; 4-H 4, 2, 3, 4 Mark Taylor: Choir 4: Football 4: VICA 4, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 4 Jackie Wallace: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4, 2, 3: Choir 4 Tammy Wheately: VICA 3, 4: Year- book 3, 4; Layout Editor James White: Ba nd 14, 2, 3, 4; All- County 2, 3, 4; All-Reg. 4; Basketball 4; FBLA 3; Tennis 4 Krystal Williams: FBLA 2, 3, 4; Sec. 2; Tres. 4; Foreign Language 1, 2; BETA 3, 4 English Awd. 1, 2; Who’s Who 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Business Mnaager 4; Bleacher Creature 4: SCA 4, 2. 3, 4: Chor 1, 4 Spring Musical 4; Bio. Awd. 2; Span. 1; Journ. Awd. 3 James Woody: Baseball 2, 3, 4: Pitcher Staying Straighi Continued from page 60 percent stated that they oc- cassionally left school without permi ssion. The remaining four (4) percent openly said they left without permission at least once every week, if not more. These statistics prove that many students find it difficult to always do what's right, since opportune occasions to go astray seem abundant. The temptations mentioned, cheating on tests, skipping class, and leaving school with- Out permission, are just a few of the circumstances that arise throughout a typical school year which just goes on to prove that staying straight is not always easy; at least not as easy as if looks, no matter what anyone says. Pam Long Looking upward _.. Lanna Monday sets her sights on a feathered friend as Cathy Powers hides her face. My nose knows no boundries ... Lanna Monday and Mitzi Mitchell play finger fencing while Krystal Williams and Cathy Powers chit-chat. Nineteen hundred and eighty seven was a year noteworthy for its diversity. From the Midwest backbeat of John Cougar Mellencamp to the British R B of Phil Collins, from ZZ Top’s Cactus Guitar Crunch to. Heart’s West Coach Rock, a variety of styles competed for public attention. Hollywood and rock ‘n’ roll, former compeditors, fully embraced in 86’ and 87’. As the old FM be- came the new top forty, the songs once only performed by the artist who wrote them gave way to the new standard tunes which were ver- satile for almost any artist to perform. some of the artists’ biggest LP’s contained up to. six 45’s such as Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The U.S.A., which topped Michael Jackson’s Thriller as the album with the longest time spent in the top” ten while Whitney Houston’s debut album spent fourteen weeks at number one on the Top Pop Albums Chart. In 1987, some old stars put on some new clothes and tried some new styles. Older pop stars such as Tina Turner, David Byrne, Paul Simon, Starship, and the Beach Boys had some real success with some ‘new waves,’ Aretha Franklin continued collecting hits from her album. Who’s Zoomin Who Musicians . Whitney Houston A Blast From The Past Videos Bands have been at the heart of rock ‘n’ roll since Elvis lost out to the Beatles and the ‘band’ con- cept has become more complicated, but never- theless, just as acceptable. Heart made one of the biggest comebacks in music history produc- ing an album that remained: in the top ten for thirty-seven weeks, surpassing their previous Bebe Le Strange LP. No previous Heart album had yielded more than one top ten hit. New bands such as Miami Sound Machine, BonJovi, GTR, Cin- derella, Nu Shooz, and Mike and the Mechanics also began their debuts up the charts. Run DMC became the first black. group that could neither sing nor dance nor play an instrument to break the top ten. Commercials and. music went hand in hand in 1987 as Michael Jackson, Loinel Richie, Glenn Frey, Whitney Houston, Manhattan Transfer and Grace Jones all endorsed some type of commer- cial product. Dancing California raisins moved to “| Heard It Through The Grapevine” in grace and animation while Max Headroom promoted Coke. To mention all of the top picks during the entire year is virtually impossible, but these are just enough to create a small blast from the past. Lanna D. Monday Movies 4 4, Beverly Hills Cop 4. Top Gun 2. Lionel Richie 2. Gone With The Wind 2. Stand By Me 3. Heart 3. Pinocchio 3. An American Tale 4, Janet Jackson 4, Jane Fonda's New Workout 4. Karate Kid Part Il 5. Tina Turner 5. Jane Fonda’s Workout 5. Pretty In Pink 6. ZZ Top 6. Casablanca 6. Lady The Tramp 7. Madonna 7. The Wizard of OZ 7. King Kong Lives 8. BonJovi 8. Fonda’s Prime Time Workout 8. Rocky IV 9. Phil Collins 9. The Empire Strikes Back 9. The Morning After 10. Cinderella 10, The Sound of Music 10. White Nights 64 Seniors Looking Back My Senator shall hear about this ... Lanna The year started out as a Monday portrays Mrs. Molasseskeg in Amy long one, but grew shorter cee and shorter as fime quickly elapsed. Many times memo- ries are only captured in one’s heart or mind and gradually fade away as the years go by. The year was certainly not as easy as it looked; there were good times and bad times. The good times are hopefully what we remember most and some of these memo- ries are what we have tried to recall here. Occurances that happen everyday may have meant nothing then, but are greatly missed now. To the Class of ‘87, we dedi- cate this page of looking back over the year. Pam Long and Lanna D. Monday For your eye only ... Howard Jessee and Robbie Sluss playfully gang up on William Banner, The words get in the way ... Viizi Mitchell disreguards the ‘Boys’ sign on the restroom. Boy, I'm bushed ... Sarah and Tammy Elam leave the stage after the French po you really want to hurt me? ... Cathy play. Powers, Krystal Williams, and Lanna Monday have a mini war. 66 From The Inside Out Everyone differs both in outer. and inner appearance. Not everyone has a special talent or the ability to be outstanding in sports. But some seniors possessed individual qualities that made then stand out from the rest of the class. Everyone sets a goal in life, but few actually achieve it. Those chosen for Most Likely To Succeed were Steve Dingus and Ann McReynolds because of their achievements in both academic and extra-curricular activities, In the eyes of their fellow students, the Most Industrious are a ways hard-working and diligent. Matthew Hale ond Julie Collins were chosen for their ability to always finish a pro- ject undertaken. Those chosen Most Dependable were Jeff Hileman and Rhonda Martin, both of whom had exhibited dependability through the holding of various school and district offices. Friendliness, politeness, courteous- ness and a warm smile are just a few traits of a Best Personality. Kevin Monette and Barbi Tarr exhibited all of these traits in their communitions with other students. Few people have a noticeable tal- ent. But when it came fo Alan White’s ability to play the drums and Kim Taylor’s beautiful voice, their talent could not be over- looked. That is the reason they were recognized as Most Talented. To be Most Athletic means to be able to poss ess a natural ability in athletics as well as to exhibit excel- lence in a variety of sports, as did Steve Meade and Vicky Hayes. For one to be the Most School Spir- ited he or she had fo cheer on the teams and be concerned about what happened within the school. They also supported all school activ- ities, as did William Banner and Cin: dy Nash. Some individuals possess the quali- ties of a good personality. These people are considered to be Best Ail Around. Steve Jessee and Amy Gray served these qualities well. The Seniors chosen as Superlatives constituted only a small portion of the Senior Class, but certainly re- flected the meaning of the word su- perlative — “of the highest degree, order, or quality.’ . Mitzi Mitchell Cathy Powers Just a minute _.. Barbi tells Kevin to wait his turn for the phone. Boom, dink, boom, dink ... A an and Kim compose their own type of music, May help ... Sfeve aids Ann while she looks through the reference mate- Lending a hand ... Jeff and Rhonda are assisting in open- ing the vault. Don’t let me fall ... Steve jokes with Amy while trying to push her on the swings. n : Relaxation ... Steve and Vicky take a break Watch this ... Julie boggles Matt's mind at —_ petween their various activities. the computer. 67 SENIORS Cherished Memories The night of May 23, 1987, and the day of May 27, 1987, are two dates that will stick in the minds of the Class of ‘87 for a very long time. Senior Day and Senior Nite were just part of the seniors activities that brought them closer together. Each senior made the most of these two events because they knew that this would be done of the last times they would be together as a class. Senior Day was filled with many ac- tivities. The class played games of tennis and volleyball, and, of course, the big softball game between Howard's Outlaws and Buger’s Snot- noses cannot ever be forgotten. Mr. Jeff Sword, Ms. Jane Jordan, Ms. Rita Hall, and Mrs. Linda Miotke pre- pared the food. A mud fight involv- ing most of the senior class ended the day. The gym was transformed into a simple, but beautiful, setting on Sen- ior Nite. Besides dancing, there was everything from chocolate-cov- ered strawberries to roast beef in the refreshment room. The highlight of the night was when Jeff ‘Big Dad- dy’ Sword exhibited his dancing skills, As the night came to an end, the seniors knew they would have many wonderful memories to cherish for- ever. Even though they could not stay together, they knew they could find “The Greatest Love Of All” in side of themselves, along with all the memories of their Senior year. What do you want ... Carrie Dillon has a look of puzzlement at the senior picnic. 68 Seniors ... Mitzi Mitchell and Scott Fun in the sun Gullett enjoy the sun‘s rays while they watch the big softball game being played on the field. = 4 Ve got lt .. Cindy Nash takes a_ Hulsey wait for the ball to come y out _ rest while Barbi Tarr and Stephanie their way. Do you want some .. . Nikki Chafin helps Gary Collins and herself to some of the Oreo Delight. Can you believe the heat ... Krystal Williams enjoy their cool and Sharon Kiser, Rhonda Martin, and refreshing drinks. My body’s and outlaw, wanted all over town ... Mr. Sword takes a break from ev- erything. Seniors 69 How's this? ... John Glovier about prom decora- Tions. AT This Moment “What did you think | would say at this moment ... ’’ Although this was the opening line of the Jr.-Sr. Prom theme song by Billy Vera and the Beaters, most Jr.'s and Sr.’s won- dered how they would fee ‘at this moment’ — this special night of their lives. Would they be nervous, anxious, or excited — or all three? Hard work and preparation was dedicated to making that very spe- cial night — Prom night — as special as if could be. Many hours, before, after, and during school, were spent by Juniors and Sponsors making the Junior Senior Prom a_ tremendous suCCEeSS. From the Guidance Office to the outside of the gym, streamers, bal- loons, and tons of crepe paper transformed the everyday atmost- phere of the school into a magical Dennis Phillips asks place of lights and illusion. Under the instruction of Lynn Ramsey and Jo Harding, everything from food to decorations was completed with suCCEeSS. Oh, yes!, Who can forget about the crowning of Queen and King and Prince and Princess? The Sr. Queen was Sarah Mae Elam and the Sr. King was Matthew Hale, Jr. Prince was Billy Steele and the Jr. Princess was Amy Hall; after the crowning, royalty took the reigning dance. Everyone who was there enjoyed this special event and will remember it in years to come as a night which was filled with excitement, ro- mance, and some very special mo- ments. Robbin Ramsey A night to remember .. . Chris Fields and Stephanie Peterson smile hap- pily as they dance to some of the good music at the prom. Whew! ... All of that dancing really makes you work up an appetite. Mr. Banner enjoys some of the deli- cious snacks prepared for the prom. Time out ... Rebecca Osborne and Robbie Whitaker relax at the prom. Yum, Yum ... Mr. McCoy eats one of the several delicious snacks pre- pared by numerous jun- iors with the aid and guid- ance of Mrs. Lynn Ramsey and Mrs. Pat Huff seit This is the life ... Billy Steele and Amy Hall were crowned prom royalty as Prince and Princess; they were elected fo this position by their junior classmates. Times like these are what memories are What an enchanted evening ... Matthew Hale made of ... Teresa Taylor and Brian Woods and Sarah Mae Elam were voted the King and take a pleasurable moment to enjoy one an- Queen of the prom by their fellow senior class- other's Company and discuss the night's mates and crowned by Mr. Steve Banner. events. A Moment Of Prayer A fluttering of white and blue robes were witnessed on May 31 as the Class of 1987 made its way down the aisle for the Baccalaure- ate service. Not only was this ser- vice inspirational, it was a trial run for graduation. Everyone tried to gracefully keep in step with their partner while at the same time try- ing to keep the same amount of space in front and behind. The graduates were promised a great speaker for this service and they re- ceived him. Dr. Andrew Spence challenged the hearts and minds of this graduating class and the family and friends gathered for the ser- vice, Reverend Roger Williams, pastor of First Assembly of God, Dante, VA. led the invocation. The Senior choir members sang “Prayer of St. Fran- CS ONG © God Of Youln Gong with the Junior choir members. Dr. Spence then came to deliver his message. He gave the graduates his keys to a successful life: belief in one’s self, faith in God, and a con- stant dream for the future. Reverend Doug Smith, pastor of Gospel Center, Clintwood, led the benediction. The Senior class then marched out in contemplation of the humor and the wisdom which Dr. Spence shared with the class. This new knowledge can be closely as- sociated with the Senior class mot- to, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, and dream of tomorrow.” By Krystal Williams Twelve little graduates allin arow . .. members of the graduating class stand at attention. “Lord make me an instrument” ... Anita Gobble sings with the Junior- Senior Choir. This way please ... Michele Hall es- corts Rev. Roger Williams, Rev. Doug Smith, Dr. Andrew Spence, Mr. Banner, and Mr. Hensdill. au down the aisle for Baccalaure- ate. : Leading the way ... Michele Hall gets ready to lead the Class of 4987 down the aisle. i i This way madam ... Shane Ervin escorts Ms. Jane Jordan to her pi- ano for the Baccalaureate ae Attention all ... Mr. Banner, Mr. Hensdill, and Baccalaureate speak- er, Dr. Andrew Spence, listen to the Junior-Senior Choir. “O God of Youth” ... Ann Hileman performs a flute solo with the Junior-Senior Choir during the Baccalaureate service. Grand marshaling ... Stephanie Peterson and Michele Hall lead Cin- dy Nash and Janet Elkins to their seats, 13 The End _.. The anticipation of graduation final- ly let to the reality of receiving that long awaited diploma. The Senior class had mixed emotions, some sad and some happy. They knew this was their last time together as a class, and that within an hour, they would as former students and class- mates. Rev. Charles Dixon gave the invo- cation. Following was the Salutatori- an address presented by Janet EI- kins. The Jr. and Sr. choir performed the “Farewell Song.” The class presi- dent speech was given by Sharon Kiser, and Valarie Tallbert, SCA pres- ident, gave her speech. The an- nouncements and awards were an- nounced by Mr. Steve Banner, The Valedictorian address was present- ed by Ann McReynolds. Mr. Larry Massie Superintendent of Russell County Schools, and Mr. Dennis Hensdill, Assistant Principal, awarded diplomas. The Seniors sang their class song: “The Greatest Love Of All.” The Rev. Charles Dixon gave the Benediction. The turning of the tassels brought smiles and tears as Seniors congrat- ulated each other and cameras of parents and friends snapped photo- graphs to cherish the moment of graduation. Cathy Powers ( We must move on... Valer-_ Final goodbyes ... Janet EI- ie Talbert, SCA Pres., gives kins has a look of sadness as her speech with admirable she says goodbye to Julie calmness. Collins. A fine farewell ... Ann McReynolds, Valedictorian, re- members her high school years. It’s about time ... Scott Gullett smiles as he receives his diploma from Mr. Massie. Saying goodbye ... Class President Sharon Kiser lets her emotions shine through. Sentimental Row ... Melissa Milton, Stephanie Hulsey, and Amy Gray listen to the speaker with tears in their eyes. From the top ... Janet Elkins, Salu- tatorian, thanks the faculty for all It’s been great ... Becky Burke gives Mr. “Big their support | Daddy’ Sword a farewell hug. Seniors vhs) Mr. Tom Allen Phys. Ed., Drivers Ed. Mrs. Linda Austin Cook Mr. Steve Banner Principal Mr. Allen Bevins Guidance Counselor Mrs. Mary Bevins Hore Ec., Family Living Mr. Mike Brown Band Mrs. Josephine Bratton Cook (Manager) Mr, Lee Bush Special Education We are family ... Mrs. Bush and her family pose at her son's graduation tea at Carson-New- man College. Life is a beach ... Coach Poole enjoys vacationing at Myrtle Beach with his family. Sun and sand, what a great way to spend time off. 76 Faculty Staff That’s my boy! ... Mr. Sword looks as proudly as his son, Bubba, carries on his face-making abilities at Disney World. Not all teachers are all work and no play. Most think “a teacher is a teacher’, but this isn’t necessarily true. Fishing, children, and having fun are all characteristics of the area’s most learned society. Many of the male teachers go fishing and play with their children. Some female teachers go shopping and spend a great deal of time being “Mommy”. The next time one thinks that ‘a teacher is a teacher”, think again. Being a teacher isn't as easy as it looks. Mrs. Mary Bush Special Ed. Aid Mrs. Judy Castle English, Journalism Mrs. Susan Dickenson Librarian Ms. Dorthy Gilmer Spanish, English Mr. Dan Glass Geometry, Alg. Mrs, Nilah Gray Secretary Mrs. Edna Hall Cook Mrs. Rita Jo Halll Guidance Counselor Faculty Staff 77 Sink The Sub The real life of a _ substituting teacher isn’t as easy as it looks. Substitutes have a rough time when they don’t know who the students are, how they will react, or the trouble he or she may en- counter before the day is through. Some subs even have extra stu- dents; At one time Mrs. Selfe had an extra student who decided to join her class, but it didn’t work out. Mrs. Selfe said, “Many times I’ve felt the urge to wear a sign felling all for whom I'm substituting. No Mrs. Jo Harding Art Mrs. Linda Harris Office Tech., Accounting, Typ- ing Mr. Dennis Hensaill Assistant Principal Mrs. Linda Herndon Cook (Assistant Manager) Mr. Herrman Hodges Physics, Calculus, Consumer Math, Pre-Algebra Mrs. Pat Huff Typing, Intro. Business Mrs. Brenda Jessee English Mrs. Helen Jessee P.E. Aid Mrs. Frances Johnson English, Science, History matter where one goes, they'll ask me who !am today. The devil in me says, “You dummy, who do you think | am?’ Although these little pranks have bad points, all substitutes say that students make them feel wel- come and are helpful with pres- suring Cuties. It was best put in the words of Mrs. Gayle Shell when she said, “| can see a world of good in all of them.” Being a sub- stitute is definitely not as easy as it looks. Jackie Dishman Brenda Osborne Yak, Yak, Yak ... Mrs. Bartee, A frequent substi- tute, talks with Mrs. Wallace about the days events. EROS Ss SORES 78 Faculty Staff Mr. Sidney Johnson Science, Biology, Math Mrs. Jane Jordan English, Choir Mr. Laymon Kiser PLE. Mr. Joey Long PE, Mr. Grant Marshall P.E., Drivers Ed. Mr. Dudley McCoy sen: U.S. History, World History, Sci- AVAILABLE Og Mr, Ronn ie Milton Biology Mrs. Linda Miotke Science, Chemistry And what about this one? Vickie Hayes seeks assistance in one of her classes from substi- tute, Theresa Hileman. y ; rap - Say cheese ... Mrs. Selfe smiles broadly to show her happy-go-lucky mood. Faculty Staff 79 Ms. Sandra Norris English, Journalism Mr. Randy Poole World History, World Geography Mrs. Lynn Ramsey English, Government i | Mrs. Ann Ring Cook Mr. William Robinson Word Processing Computer Ap- plications Mr. John Sabo Science, Math Mrs. Norma Salyer Cook Mr. Larry Shortt Algebra, Math, Pre-Algebra Mrs. Freda Skeens Algebra, Math, Trigonometry and Analysis Mr. Roger Sluss Natural Resource Management, Agriculture Mrs. Edna Statzer Cook NO Ms. Debra Stevenson - PHOTO French, Typing, English AVAILABLE 80 Faculty Staff Mr. Jeff Sword Government, U.S. History Mrs. Deanna Talbert English Mrs. Charlotte Rarwater Bookkeeper Mrs. Dolly Wallace English, Speech and Drama Mr. Allen Wells Science Mrs. Helen Gibson Some teachers major ‘in Library Clerk (Not Pictured) English, History, etc., while others decide to make a career out of the wide world of sports. Others major in an academic field and choose to ex- plore the challenging sports scene later on. Not one area of study is more challenging or ap- pealing than the others, though the rewards may- be different. The problem is that this view is not always seen by the two opposing sides. There have been years of hard feelings and harsh words over the im- portance of coaching and the playing of sports. Most agree however, . that one must learn to ey succeed in anything. whether it be sports, aca- demics, or preferably, both. Rest and relaxation ... Mr. Sword sits back and takes it easy during his plan- ning period. Concentration, Keep in rythm Coach Long shows his ability to oper- hi lancing gadget. ate his balancing gadg This looks good to me ... Coa- ch Sabo approves a paper that Gary Steffey has turned in. Faculty Staff 84 Reaping the fruits of victory ... The Girls’ Basketball team shows the crowd their trophy. Academics occupied the majority of many students’ time, but there was more to high school education than just going to class. Research has shown that students who are involved in the life of the school are more likely to succeed later in life. This is where the sports tradition comes into effect. The sports programs have been successful both on and off the court and field. The track, softball, volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and golf teams have enjoyed success throughout the year. The Lady Devil softball and volleyball teams both netted the state championships in their divisions while the boys’ basketball team man- aged to grab a place in the district playoff. Learning to rely on the other team members instead of an individ- ual’s own strength was never as easy as it looked, but in the long run, it reaped lasting benefits. Lanna D. Monday Kick it! ... Yearbook mascot, Rusty, Go for two! ... Fans go wild as the gets ready to hit the road. girl’s basketball team obviously scores. 8 Sports 83 When one thinks of foot- ball, one might think of the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, or the New York Giants. One might also think of the outstanding players in the NFL, such as Walter Payton, Hershal Walker, or the “Refrigra- tor’, and oh yes, don’t for- get Jim McMahon. These teams have be- come great, with a lot of practice and dedication from both players and coaches. The Blue Devil football team possessed some of the qualities that those teams have. They had the willingness to prac- tice and the dedication needed to become a great team. This year the Blue Devil football team suffered a disap- pointing Seqson: Throughout the season, spirits rose and fell from both the team and the fans, as the teams hope Going The Extra Yards of a winning season van- ished. The Blue Devils went through many changes in the past year. They lost some valuable players and gained a new coach — the third new coach in three years. The team suf- fered defeat; these de- feats were partially due to the fact that most of the players were inexperi- enced. Even though the team considered every game just as important as the first, they never let their losses break their self-confi- dence, New head coach Butch Kiser was a key fac- tor to the team’s vitality. «14, 24 36Hike The Blue Devils offensive __ line tres to penetrate through a tuff de- - — fense. The team had to learn new plays, and adapt to anew style of coaching. Coach Kiser had to get to know each player and his capa- bilities. The returning coaches and players have great expec- tations for next season. Al- though they realize “‘it’s never as easy as it looks,” they will give it 100%. Even though most of the team members were young and unseasoned, they possess great potential for a pow- erful football team in years To come. Robbin Ramsey ls that Walter Payton ... No! its Jeff “Sweetness’’ Cook rushing the ball as Rob- Die Sluss helps out ED EE IELTS TTY TSE LL SEB REELED Get out of my way! .., Steve Meade Shout, Shout, Shout with the Devils! .. The thinks, as he drives the ball down the field football team pumps their spirit at a pep for more yards. rally. BASES Quarterback attack ... The quarterback 8 4 Scott Jessee, under attack, decided to run the ball himself. SS | can’t believe it! . Coach Kiser looks at the action on the football field in disbelief Poros perytneree sane meemeree creer eenomerrmmararteery | OPPONENT St. Paul Ervinton Rich Valley R.B. Worthy Rural Retreat Lebanon Holston Coeburn Chilhowie Honaker Sitting: Wade Dickenson, John Glovier, Tony Bush, Dwayne Proffit, Scott Chafin, Stephen Caudill, Bob Bratton, Tony Bush, Robert Jessee, Shawn Dean, Tony Layton, Bart Steele, Scotty Smith. Kneeling Coach Allen Wells, Mike Gibert, Steve Meade, Scott Jessee, An- thony Jessee, Jeff Cook, Bob Mul- lins, Phillip Statzer, Jeff Amos, Rog- er Jessee, Jeff Hillman, Robbie Silcox, Steve Smith, Coach Larry Shortt, Coach Lee Bush. Standing Coach Butch Kiser, Coach Herman Hodges, Gary Collins, Kevin Mon- ette, James Sluss, John LaPoint, Darin Honycutt, Steve Jessee, Jackie Wallace, Robbie Sluss, Cal- vin Talford, James Beavers, Tad DePriest, Tony Davis, Greg Crab- tree, Coach Tom Allen, Coach Dan Glass Long days, short nights, hard practice, funky music, fast food, and bus trips provided some excitement for the Varsity and J.V. Girl’s Basket- ball teams, but none of these could compare to the excitement that each of these geams experienced during the year. The season proved to be ex- tremely successful for both Varsity and J.V. teams. The J.V. team obtained the hon- or of being the best J.V. team ever, with a perfect 48-0 season. In the District Tournament, the J.V. were defeated by Rich Valley, ina highly disouted game that ended their season 18-1. Thrill of Victory ... Dr. Hensdill presents the Basketball team their District trophies. 86 Sports For the first time since joining the Hogoheegee District, the hard-working Varsity team netted the regular seaon championship. This victory led them to the first round of the Region C Tour- nament scheduled to be played at Galax. In the first game of the tournament, the girls defeated Fort Chis- well, which meant they had to return to take on the home team. The next eve- ning — a rainy, November evening full of sadness — ended a long season — the longest season for a Girl's Varsity basketball team. The weary Lady Devils were de- feated, ending their season Do you understand ... Jill Bailey and Coach Poole have a discus- sion during practice. with a record of 22-3. The hard work and determi- nation proved to play off when they received the ranking of Sth in the state of Virginia by an Associated Press Poll. Vicky Hayes, the first female player inducted into the C.H.S. Hall of Fame, was ranked 10th statewide with 5 assists per game, and Jill Bailey, who averaged 13 rebounds per game, was ranked 5th. Vicky, Jill, Robin Banner, and Chamene Rob- inson made the All-District Team with Tiffany White and Mona Mulins named as Hon- orable Mentions. Netting District Domination Vicky Hayes and Robin Ban- ner made the All-Region C team as well. Coach Randy Poole received the Hogo- heegee District Coach of the Year. By the end of this long sea- son, each player knew a lot about a basketball, basket- ball court, running the halls and steps, victory and de- feat. Although all these things are what make up a basketball team, these things were also needed to fill the gaps for what truely was accomplished — a win- ning season. Robbin Ramsey Double attack ... Robin Banner under attack, while following through on a play. Pr Ball Battle ... Tuffany White and Mona Mullins battle for the ball, while Jill Bailey and Robin Banner watch. 1986 Girl’s Varsity Basketball Team ... David Poole, Robbin Ramsey, Michelle Tomlinson, == Vicky Hayes, Julie Collins, Eliza- beth Sabo, Coach Randy Poole, Chamene Robinson, Robin Ban- ner, Stephanie Peterson, Mona Mullins, Tiffany White, Coach John Sabo, Jill Bailey, Cinnamon Amos, Misti Casteel, Dee-Dee Salyers, and Coach Joey Long. One on One ... Vicky Hayes takes the ball down the court while being guarded by a Lassie. Spring into action ... Tiffany White blocks a pass to the op- ponent while Jill Bailey, Cha- meme Robinson, and Robin Ban- ner await. C.H.S. Opponent St. Paul Lebanon Rich Valley R.B. Worthy Rural Retreat Haysi Honaker Holston Chilhowie Rural Retreat Lebanon R.B. Worthy Haysi Rich Valley Honaker Holston Chilhowie St. Paul Denotes winner of game. Sports 87 To say that the Blue Devils basketball season was excit- | ing is putting it mildly. Every- one will remember it as one of the most action-packed seasons in Castlewood histo- ry. As Chuck Greever, the Lebanon sports writer men- tioned, “Castlewood should have gone further than its district co-champi- if onship .’ The Devils did } extremely well with a season ; record of 19 wins and 4 losses. The starters for Castlewood were five extremely talent- ed ballplayers. Senior Steve Meade, known for his hustle had the highest personal game total of 35 points in Sectces SEES ing It A Down the county. Steve scored 272 points averaging 12 points a game. Another sen- ior, William Banner, was high man with 65 steals. William scored an impressive 340 points total. Senior Jackie Wallace brought his own cheering section from ““Wal- ly World” to witness his ex- cellent season. Jackie man- aged to sneak by the opponents and score 194 points. Maurice Hayes man- aged 130 assists to help rack up the points for the Devils. Calvin Talford had a very im- pressive season. He drove the crowds wild with his 37 season dunks. Calvin scored 485 points and 12 rebounds a game this season. The other six players on the Devil team also played a very important part of each Devil victory. Jeff scored 53 points. Freshman Mitch House was an_ impressive sight on the courts this year. Mitch scored a total of 106 points. Tony Austin was a great help getting the ball down the court. Tony scored 8 points. David Var- ney surprised everyone with his fine performance. David scored 46 points. Charles Kiser was well-known for his mean outside shot. Chuckles scored 21 points. The members of the Devil team did very well over-all. William Banner, Steve Meade, Calvin Talford, and Maurice Hayes were nomi- nated for All-District team. Calvin was selected as Southwest Virginia’s player of the year, an honor he well deserved, Another honor bestowed on Castlewood is that coach Randy Poole was nominated Southwest Vir- ginia’s Coach of the year. Practicing late into the night and through-out the winter, the basketball team perse- vered, giving their all to be the best, showing that it’s not as easy as it looks. Lola Mullins Going for a basket Steve Concentrating Steve } Meade jumps high in the air in Meade tries for the extra point ra order to make two. to help win the game. 8 8 Sports CHS 52 CHS 53 CHS 88 CHS 74 CHS 78 CHS 46 CHS 64 CHS 89 CHS 65 CHS 84 CHS 77 CHS 72 CHS 68 CHS 75 CHS 90 CHS 88 CHS 94 CHS 85 CHS 82 Oh boy! ... Maurice Hayes con- templates on making his next move. Honaker 48 H.S. Battle 47 St. Paul 76 Pound 49 Lebanon 61 Rocky Gap 44 Honaker 58 R.B. Worthy 74 Rural Retreat 63 Holston 65 Rich Valley 52 Chilhowie 59 Honaker 69 Rural Retreat 76 R.B. Worthy 40 St. Paul 64 Rich Valley 55 Holston 52 Lebanon 60 Watch out! “You won't get by me!” . Calvin Talford blocks his op- ponents path toward the “You can’t have if!” ... Wil- liam Banner grimaces as he tries to keep the ball. ‘86-'87 Boys Basketball Team ... Tony Austin, Jeff Cook, Head Coach Randy Poole, Mo Hayes, Steve Meade, Captain, Coach John Sabo, Kenny Osborne, Charles Kiser, David Varney, Jackie Wallace, Captain, Calvin Talford, Mitch House, Wil- liam Banner, Captain, and Coach Joey Long Sports 89 Calvin Talford says, “I’m coming through for a basket.’’ Playing The Net WHAM, KOOL AND THE GANG'S “‘Victory!’’, RUN D.M.C., high top basketball shoes, the secret, break- down call: e-she-die, lots of late night practices, long bus trios, and Ahh-Boom! . all of these things are remembered by the State Volleyball Champs when they look back on their past season. This talented sixteen member team de- fied all odds and became the first girls team to ever win Regionals and the first girls team to progress to State and capture the Group A State Title. To get to Regionals, the volleyball team had to compete against some lo- cal district teams. Rich Val- ley, as the girls soon learned, was perhaps some of the toughest com- petition this record-break- ing team had to face. So tough, in fact, that the Lassies and our own Lady Blue Devils shared the Ho- goheegee Co-Champion- ship Title. Coach Tom Allen was quoted for saying that, “the toughest obsta- cle that the volleyball team had to overcome was the one loss they suf- fered all year, which was to Rich Valley’”’. The girls went on, however, to beat Rich Valley in a crucial play-off game which gave the 90 Volleyball Lady Blue Devils an auto- matic Regional berth. The volleyball team then traveled on to Floyd Coun- ty where they pounded out some powerful stuff against the Floyd County Lady Buffs and the Rock- bridge Rebels, and brought home the first-ever Region C Volleyball trophy. Finally, there was only one more destination the State Tournament at Rockbridge High School. Al- though the trip was a long one, which had to be post- poned a day due to snow, the Lady Blue Devils showed up and did some aggressive playing against the Middlesex Chargers and won two consecutive games. One more match was to go — the State Fin- als against the Strasburg Rams. Tension was building, and victory was within reach as the Lady Blue Devils set, spiked, and cap- turea the State Title! The players would like to thank Coach Allen, Mr. Banner, Mr. Hensdill, Mr. Cozzolino (for the bus), alll families, friends, businesses, and faithful fans who sup- ported them throughout the season. Without all of these people, a “not al- ways easy’’ goal could have never been reached. Amber Banner Mine! ... Michelle Tomlinson puts the ball up as Vicky Hayes and Robin Banner look on. Over the top ... Robin Banner leaps skyward to dink the ball : over as Tiffany White prepares 3 for action. | Good Luck! ... Mrs. Dickenson joins the other teachers in sign- ing a banner for the volleyball team. 1986-87 Group A State Champs ... FR — Crystal Os- borne, Katrina Smith, Melody Bush, Cherilyn Davis, Jenny Bryan, 2nd R — Tyra Keith, Tracy Salyer, Mary Lou Varney, Vicky Hayes, Michelle Tomlinson, Chris Salyer BR — Coach Tom Allen, Amber Banner, Robin Banner, Tiffany White, Jill Bailey, Chamene Robinson, Stephanie Peterson, and-Dee- Dee Salyer. MRE A MERE VD 8 i CHS OPPONENT Won 2 matches Saltville Won 2 matches Honaker Won 2 matches Rural Retreat Won 2 matches Holston Won 1 match George Wythe Won 2 matches Lebanon Won 2 matches Chilhowie Won 3 matches’ Rich Valley Lost 4 match Rich Valley Won 4 match — Virginia High Won 1 match Patrick Henry Won 1 match Floyd County Won 4 match Rockbridge Won 4 match Middlesex Won 4 match Strasburg It’s not always easy ... Tiffany Ready, aim ... Chamene Rob- White and Robin Banner show inson prepares to fire the volley- how to keep the ball alive. ball down on the other side. At arms length ... Vicky Hayes goes for the point as Jill Bailey, Amber Banner, and Chamene Robinson watch. Volleyball 91 Finding A Way To Stir Things Up The Girls Volleyball Team created quite a stir this past season. Not only did they manage to whip up the Region and State title, they also won first place in the Bearcat Classic held at Virginia High School for the first time in four years of competing. This outstanding year was due to some exceptional players, and most certainly the most exceptional play- er was setter Vicky Hayes. Out of sixteen team mem- bers, Vicky, alias ‘‘Poo- Hawk’ ’, was the only senior. Vicky made her mark and left a position that is not so easy fo fill. Vicky earned the title of Timesland’s Player of the Year and District Setter of the Year. She was also on the All-District Team, the All-Tournament Team at the Bearcat Classic, and was Region C’s Player of the Year. Vicky successful- ly completed 86% of her serves, 78% of her spikes, 82% of her dinks, 98% of her sets, 87% of her blocks, and 91% of her passes. Vicky set an amazing total of 772 times, and only 16 of these were bad. It is no doubt that losing Vicky will alter the team somewhat. Coach Tom Allen said, “We need someone to set the ball next year. We also need some team leaders to replace Vicky.’ Vicky showed great — spirit throughout both of her record-breaking volleyball seasons. She was known 92 Volleyball Sign on the dotted line Milton joins in on wishing the vol- leyball team good luck in state. for being a natural team leader, especially during her senior year. Vicky was always encouraging each individual player to do her best, even when times were tough. Another outstanding member was Junior Robin “Boom” Banner. Robin put some fear into opposing teams’ eyes when she was set up for a spike. Because of her powerful ability at rocketing the ball over the net, Robin was appropri- ately named District Hitter of the Year and Most Valu- able Player of the Bearcat Classic. She also made All- District and All-Regionals. Robin was known for her tremendous team spirit, which will be a major asset to the team during her sen- ior year. One of the “Twin Towers’’ on the volleyball team was JUNIOL Tiffany, SLlegs White. Tiffany, who by the way stands 5'11’ , was a key factor when it came to front-line playing. Tiffany spiked and blocked with fire in her eyes, to bring in many crucial points. She was Q@ member of All-Dis- trict and All-Regional Teams. Tiffany also set a record by serving a grand total of 220 times and only one of these was unsuccessful. Junior Jill “Muffin’’ Bailey, the other 5'11” half of the “Twin Towers’, did some major spiking and blocking herself. Because of Jill’s strength and height, she soe (NAR I've got it ... Tiffany White turns to pass the ball as Vicky Hayes and Dee-Dee Salyer stand by. was able to hit more than a few down on the floor of the opposing side. Jill made All-District and All- Regionals, along with being honored as a member of the All-Tournament Team at the Bearcat Classic. Juniors Dee-Dee “Sub” Sa- lyer and Michelle “Fudge” Tomlinson, because of their great passing abilities and continuous hustling, were honored with District Hon- orable Mentions. Dee-Dee served an amazing 98%, and passed 94%. Michelle, an also name-worthy set- ter on the team, served 98%, set 93%, and passed 9A%. Junior Chamene ‘‘Cha- Mama” Robinson, although it was only her first year playing volleyball, caught on to the game quickly and earned District Honor- able Mention. Because of her tremendous jumping ability, Chamene was a major part of front-line play. And without Cha- mene, the team’s rockin’ D.J., practices and bus trips wouldn‘t have been so mu- sical and so much fun. None of the starters could have made it without the other nine members. Four people who were called on at tedious moments to do some serious substitut- ing were Juniors Stephanie “Flex’’ Peterson, Amber “Ealcon’ Banner, and Sophomores Mary “Lefty’’ Lou Varney and Tracy “Lou Lou” Salyer. The J.V. players also helped a great deal during the season. These up-and- coming athletes were: Melody Bush, Katrina Smith, Crystal Osborne, Cherilyn Davis, and Jenny Bryan. Last but not least, was Coach Tom “Boog” Allen. Coach Allen was named District and Timesland’s Coach of the Year. Coach Allen stated, “The girls showed great pride, char- acter, and heart. If was really great to see the girls improve so much over the years. The tremendous amount of togetherness on the team helped out the overall outcome of the year a lot.” And because of all of this, a not always easy year paid off, and will forever be remembered with a smile by the State volleyball Champs and all the won- derful people who were involved. Amber Banner SSG BEE Tv Up and over Robin Banner sends one rocketing over as Tif- fany White gazes in amaze- ment. Pe co an ws We did it! ... Coach Tom Allen and Vicky Hayes smile proudly as they show off their accom- plisnments. Psyche! ... Tiffany White fakes a spike as Robin Banner dinks it over, while Vicky Hayes and Amber Banner prepare to back her up. Volleyball 93 A new season, a new coach, and some new inexperienced talent put the Blue Devil Wres- tling Team in a different perspective this year. With loads of momen- tum and an ambitious | spirit, the team went out to tackle the new sea- son. Their hard work and effort was not to go to waste. | These wrestlers had high expectations, making many sacrifices to meet their long list of goals. They finished their regu- lar season with a record | of 14-3. i A second place finish in j the District Tournament i set a fierce determina- tion in the souls of each wrestler. They were now striving for the Region D Championship. Individ- | ual champs were: Tony | Lee Bush, Dwayne Prof- i @ fitt, Howard Jessee, and fa Shawn Dean. The Blue On your mark, get set ... Robby Sluss is in the ready position at a match with Chilhowie New Perspective Devils qualified ten wres- tlers for state and they were on their way to Natural Bridge in quest for a state champi- onship. Two wrestlers placed in the state, the rest of the team contributed the points to bring the Blue Devil Wrestling Team to a 6th place finish in the State Tournament. Those who placed were, Tony Bush, 2nd; and Robby Sluss, 3rd. Run that wing ... Dwayne Prof- fitt executes a single chicken wing manuever on a Holston ad- versary, | think | can ... Tony Bush strug- gles for a victory at the State Tournament. You won't get away from me now ... Darin Honeycutt exe- cutes a far ankle half at J.J. Kel- ly. lron Man ... Shawn Dean uses his strength and wrestling skills to take down his adversary. Bundle those elbows Howard Jessee wrestles with Hunter Tri- vette of Chilhowie. ve got you where | want you .., Tony Bush performs a pow- er-half on Coeburn’s Jimmy Col- lins. Castlewood JK. Sy Graham 54 23 Grundy O 78 Leb. 30 43 Leb, 45 24 Coeburn 52 4d Chil. 42 29 JK 38 30 Holston 54 21 Holston 39 30 PV, 45 20 Chil. 4 24 PN. A8 24 Coeburn 60 44 District Tournament 2nd Region D Tournament 4st Stephen Caudill, Tony Bush, Tony Bush, Dwayne Proffitt, How- ard Jessee; 2nd row: Jeff Amos, Phillip Statzer, Robbie Silcox, Jeremy Sharp, Scott Chaffin, Shawn Dean; back row: Mike Gil- bert, Robby Sluss, Coach Lee Bush, Darin Honeycutt, Jamie Sluss. Sports 95 Cheerleaders Two — Four — Six — Eight — boys these cheerleaders sure look great! What would sports be without cheerleadrs? Cheerleading contributes alot to a sport and to the school. Cheerleaders as individuals work hard; they practice at home, after school, and also at- tend Football and Basket- ball games. They also at- tend cheerleading camp during the summer. Alot of work is also put The 86-87 C.h.S. J.V. Cheerlead- ers ... Melissa Dickenson, Cap- tain; Jill Hicks, Nancy Richardson, 96 Sports into the program by the sponsors: Connie Milton and Carla Brown. So, what would sports be without cheerleaders? Well, nothing much. School spirit and cheer- leaders go hand in hand with sports. As some cheerleaders soon find out “it’s never as easy as it looks,” but hard work pays off because of the fun and experience they have gained. Robbin Ramsey Buffy Ramsey, Terra Fields, Kim Cook, co-captain; and Connie Herndon. Going to the top ... J.V. Cheer- leaders present their stunt with Devil pride. Patty Cake, Patty Cake! ... Ja- net Elkins shows off her cheering ability. How about a ride ... Anita McCamey and Janet Elkins celebrate after a game by giving Sharon Kiser and Cindy Nash a ride. Shake it down ... The J.V. cheer- leaders show the crowd how to shake it down during a J.V. Basket- ball game. he 86-87 Varsity Cheerleaders ... Stephanie Kiser, Sr.; Janet Elkins, Sr.; Christina Phillips, julsey, co-captain; Sr.; Cindy Nash, Sr.; Anita Soph.; and Melissa Milton, Captain, Sr. McCamey, Soph.; Tyra Keith, Soph.; Sharon What acall ... Anita McCamey and Cindy Nash watch the ex- citement on the court. Rising high ... Varsity Cheer- leaders: Stephanie Hulsey, Tyra Keith, Anita McCamey, Janet El- kins, Sharon Kiser, Melissa Milton, Christina Phillips, and Cindy Nash show off their high-rising stunt. What's taking so long ... Shar- on Kiser wonders what the hold up is before a basketball game. Sports 97 As the baseball season began, the uppermost desire in the player’s minds was to reach another state championship. They tried their best, but things were not to go as desired. The team was on it’s way when they played Honaker and Chilhowie twice, beating both teams and becoming District Champs. At the end of the regular season they were 11-1. They were disappointed when, in the subregion playoffs, they lost to Fries 11-9. That was it for them for the year, Although they didn’t make it to state champs, the team had a good year with a record of 14-2. Some of the leading hitters for the team were Calvin Talford with .513, William Banner with .487, Steve Jessee with .447, Mitch House with .426, and Steve Meade with .392. The pitching was lead by Shane Ervin with 4-0 with a save in the second Honaker game and a victory over Chilhowie. Calvin Talford had 3-1 with two victories over Honaker. All these people, the other team members and the coaches: Dan Glass, Randy Poole, and Joey Long pulled it together for a fine season. The baseball team found out that fulfilling dreams are “not as easy as it looks.”’ est 4986-87 Blue Devil Baseball Team ... FR — Shane Ervin, Mike Mullins, Jeff Hileman, Tyra Scoreboard Keith, Ernie Hurd, Anita McCamey, Kenny Brent Blair, Stephen Smith, Mark Greer, Mau- Coeburn rice Hayes, Mike Osborne, Jeff Cook, Tony _ _ Lebanon Austin, Dwayne Proffitt, Anthony Jessee BR — ; poeeal Assisant Coach Randy Poole, Sammy Bise, St Paul James Sluss, Kenny Osborne, Mitch House, — Honaker Calvin Talford, David Varney, Steve Jessee, Lebanon William Banner, Steve Meade, Head Coach : Peale Dan Glass. Rural Retreat — Chilhowie Holston — Honaker 2 Ste ROU — Saltville ; Rich Valley Rural Retreat 98 Sports se Bass Hy oS eS a orden has Hit or miss ... Steve Jessee gives the bat a good swing on an attempt to hit a home run. Pitch a strike ... Shane Ervin concentrates on pitching only strikes across the plate. Look and listen ... Coach Glass watches very closely so he can tell Calvin Talford what to do next. You're not getting by me ... Mitch House is determined to get the runner out before he reaches home. Sports 99 Pr 4d: Revenge Is So Sweet Revenge is sweet — and how sweet it was for the Lady Blue Devil Softball Team, Not only did they become the second State Champion Girl’s Team at Castlewood, but this powerful hitting team got by an oh-so familiar foe — Honaker — to get even in Regionals. By the way — the only two losses the girls suffered the previous season were to those one and the same: Lady Ti- gers. The State Champion Softball Team consisted of nineteen talented members who each made their mark in their exciting ‘87 season. Head Coach John Sabo led this team suc- cessfully by teaching a great deal about what it takes to be a winning team. Returning players were: Vicky Hayes, Robin Banner, Jill Bailey, Dee Dee Salyer, Mary Lou Varney, and Anita Gobble. The remaining players were Chamene Robinson, Melody Bush, Michelle Tomlinson, Laura Hodg- es, Jennifer Ramsey, Tera Arney, Aretha Hollyfield, Becky Salyers, Ka- trina Smith, Kristy Jessee, Misti Casteel, Regina Blevins, and Tina Witt. This team was made of some fine young athletes with lots of determina- tion. This, along with having an excel- lent coaching staff, dedicated sup- porters, and a lot of hard work, contributed to making a District, Re- LT | FNS A 100 softball impressive season, Way to go! ... Robin Banner is congratulated by her teammates as she a was a key factor in bringing home the coveted state title for the tou gional, and State Champion team. Some of the players who stood out and earned recognition for their out- standing ability to play a mean game of softball were: shortstop Vicky Hayes, secondbaseman Robin Banner, hindcatcher Jill Bailey, pitcher Mary Lou Varney, firstbaseman Regina Blevins, thirdbaseman Dee Dee Salyer, and outfielder Michelle Tomlinson — all of these players received honors in All- District and All-Region. Players who re- ceived Honorable Mentions were: Ter- ra Arney, Anita Gobble, Melody Bushy, and Chamene Robinson, Vicky Hayes | also was honored with being named the All-Timesland’s Player by the Roa- noke Times. The team overall finished the season with an impressive record } of 12-1. That long list of accomplishments shows just what it takes to make a State Champion Team. And it is no doubt why admiration and acknow- ledgement for the girl’s softball team is well in order. Whether it was the re- venge, the high hopes, the continuous amount of work and pride, or just a “+= 4 combination of everything — winning «= it all sure was sweet! Amber Banner dds yet another one of her many well-earned runs th gh and talented Lady Devils who batted their way through « Faster than a speeding softball? ... Dee Dee Salyer tries to tag third before the ball is caught. Wanna help? Managers Chris Salyer and David Slack look hopefully for a bit of assis- tance. : rif “gis ah bP td Weaneangeg ae _— eae ek eae nn ie nae | CHS OPPONENT 26 13 Haysi AG 2. Si Paul 7 OQ Dobyns Bennett 9 10 Dobyns Bennett 19 0 ot Paul 2A AL Hays 43. 7 Honaker 6 5 Honaker 5 4 Glenvar 165-4 Council 9 7 Luenburg Central 4987 State Softball Champions ... top row — Coach Johnny Owens, Coach Tom Allen, Vicky Hayes, Robin Banner, Jill Bailey, Chamene_ Robin- son, Mary Lou Varney, Katrina Smith, Aretha Hol- lyfield, Melody Bush, Anita Gobble, Misti Casteel, Dee Dee Salyer, Head Coach John Sabo. Bot- tom Row — Manager Chris Salyer, Tina Witt, Re- gina Blevins, Becky Salyer, Michelle Tomlinson, Laura Hodges, Kristy Jessee, Tera Arney, Jennifer Ram- sey, and manager Eliza- beth Sabo. Ready for take off ... Katrina Smith, with the help of Coach Allen, watch a fly ball. What can be said about a team that won it all? The Lady | Blue Devil Softball team overcame all obsta- cles, defied all odds, | and made more than a few fans realize that there sure are some pretty tough athletes of the so-called ‘““weaker sex’’. The softball team brought it all home to make a perfect ending to a spectacular year for girl’s teams ai Castlewood. This bat- busting team had more than just a little luck or talent. The State Champion Soft- ball Team completed You’ve Come A Long Way a trend-setting year by becoming the final girls team to win District, this made ail girls teams at Castlewood District Champions — a record in the state of Virginia and a break- through for the female sports program, which had a record of 78-6. The girls’ softball team showed just what be- ing a team is all about. They worked hard and went the distance bringing home the State Trophy. This was possible because of Come on — Be serious! Coach John Sabo questions the umpire’s and opposing coach's Judgement. What inning is this? ment overtakes Coach Allen as ... Bewilder- the fine coaching staff and a team made up of dedicated athletes who completed a not always easy, but most certainly successful, season. It is easy to see after this record-breaking year that the female athletes have demon- strated a tremendous amount of team work and talent, too ... You sure have come a long way baby!! Amber Banner The magic touch plate. Melody Bush shows extreme concentra- tion as she fires the ball over the Ready for release ... Mary = Meeting of the minds ... Head Coach Lou Varney prepares fo — John Sabo and Jill Bailey observe the pitch a fired-up softball over = game situation intently at first base the plate for another strike. debating on what to do next. One small step ... Vicky Hayes pushes herself to the limit as she races to the plate to beat the Softball N04 ball home and make one giant step for the team while Dee Dee Sayer watches anxiously and hopefully. = = A determined duo ... Mary Lou Varney and Melody Bush kept their eyes on the ball as they tried to prevent their opponent from making a good pass. Junior Varsity sports are a very important part of any school’s athletic program. All students hwo took part in Junior Varsity sports got a taste of what being an athlete was all about. Often the Varsity teams and Junior Varsity teams practiced together, this gave the Junior Varsity players a chance to see the difference in the two levels. This also gave the younger participants an opportunity to gain valuable experience and learn most of the aspects of Varsity play. J.V. Sports, both boys and girls is where tomorrow's Varsity players are made. Junior Varsity sports are the foundation for our Varsity teams. The students who participated in J.V. Sports were not presented with a letter for their hard work, but they gained precious knowledge of their particular game. J.V. Sports are enough like Varsity Sports to let a person make up his or her mind as to whether or not to continue in athletics. J.V. players had to take trips as did Varsity players when playing away ballgames, Some of these trips lasted late hours into the night. Some students found that with after school practices and away ballgames they had little spare time. If the J.V. athletes learned how to budget their time they shouldn‘t have any problem when they advance to the Varisty level. The J.V. teams learned all about competition and proved this well to make everyone proud of these up and coming athletes. The J.V. Football team finished with a record of 6-1, J.V. Baseball — 1-7, J.V. Girls Basketball — 18-1, J.V. Boys Basketball — 13-7. With those impressive records, it is not doubt of what fine Varsity teams the schoo! and community has to look forward to. The successful Varsity teams have left a lot for the J.V. teams to follow, but as alll athletes soon learn, to build a winning Varsity you have to start with a solid foundation. J.V. Girls’ Basketball ... Front Row — Becky Skeens, Mary Lou Varney, Jennifer Ramsey, Katrina Smith, Melody Bush, Back Row — Kim Cook, Mary Campbell, Crystal Smith, Tina Witt, Kim Cook, Cindy White, Amber Osborne, Cristy Jessee Hold it right there ... Mary Lou Varney tried to create an obstacle for her determined opponent as teammate Becky Skeens ob- served from the background. J.V. Boys’ Basketball ... Front Row — David Penland, Gary Hale, Coach John Sabo, Joe Young, Kevin Castle, Back Row — Coach Randy Poole, George Cook, Scott Million, Jake White, Alan White, Claude Marshall, Ja- mie Osborne, Bob Bratton, Coach Joey Long J.V. Boys’ Baseball ... Front Row — Jerry Halll, Gary Hale, Jimmy Phillips, Chad Hicks, Robbie Jessee, Shawn Dean, Timmy Long, Back Row — Scott Bush, Tony Layton, Tony Bush, Alan White, Scott Million, Kevin Elam, Jason Tra- verse J.V. Boys’ Football ... Front Row — Mike Os- borne, Shawn Dean, Robbie Jessee, Bob Brat- ton, Tony Bush, Timmy Long, Steven Caudill, Scott Chaffin, Second Row: Billy Chaffin, Johnny Little, Jeff Hillman, Chad Hicks, John Austin, Jimmy Phillips, Jamie Amburgey, Jerry Hall, Rodney Jessee, Third Row — Mike Book- er, Roy Glovier, Daniel Anderson, Jason Tra- verse, Bart Steele, Jamie Dixon, Stephen Mar- shall, Chris Elam, Tracy Phillips, Fourth Row: Brent Blair, Raymond Shortridge, Garland Ramsey, Eugene Maxfield, Kenny Wampler, Scott Bush, Ricky Taylor, David Tiller, Jerry McReynolds, Larry Woods JV Sports 103 Push A Little Harder Run fast, jump high, start quick — tracksters of every stature strive throughout the year to better their previous accomplishments and push just a little bit harder. Whether it’s to cross the finish line a tenth of a second faster, throw the disc or shot just a couple of feet more, or jump just an inch higher or farther, members of the girls and boys track team showed a tremendous amount of determination this previous season. The boys and girls team both shined through greatly by doing more than their share of hard work. Long hours in the freezing cold and blazing heat, straining to the limit to do their best, conditions to every extreme, and bus rides that seemed to last forever — all of this was experienced by each and every member of both teams. But even though sometimes the fight seemed to be pointless, there was always a sense of accomplish- ment, amoment of glory, or something that made these determined athletes continue and succeed. The boys had a fine year filled with record-breaking moments. The girls captured yet another district title to add to the list. Both teams qualified and sent deserving individuals on to Regionals and State, with a few outstanding ones making their mark. Although they’‘re called the track teams, being a member of the track team takes a lot of individuality. Stress is put on the athlete as an individual. Not every member is in the same events so track takes a lot fo self-determination along with team spirit. This makes track an out of the ordinary type of sport. If helps build character and shows what true athletic determination is all about. It is definately not always easy, but for those individuals who believe in themselves and in the team, going that extra mile or trying that jump or throw just one more time proves pushing just a little bit harder always comes through and shows those track members just how good they can be. Amber Banner Able to leap great lengths ina single bound =-Up, up and away .. . Maurice Hayes watches ... Robin Banner shows her stuff. carefully so not to hit the bar. Girls Track team ... Front Row — Cindy Woods, Melenia Edwards, Vicki Meade, Rhonda Martin, Jennifer Jessee, Rachelle Wallace, Tonya Layton, David Slack (stats). Middle Row — Mary Campbell, Jenny Bryan, April Herndon, Crystal Osborne, Tracey Saylers, Tera Arney, Jill Hicks, Robbin Dean, Tyra Keith, Vicki Hayes, Coach Tom Allen. Back Row — Stephanie Powers, Becky Skeens, Melissa Minton, Maria Sluss, Melody Bush, Stephanie Peterson, Chamene Robin- son, Jill Bailey, Tammy Lee, Robin Banner, Tiffany White. ' t t Boys Track Team ... Front Row — Mo Hayes, Garland Ramsey, Johnny Little, Jamie Osbrone, Shawn Dean, Robbie Jessee, Steve Matda, Jason Ring, Shawn Garrison, Jerry Hall, D.J. Hatfield, Middle Row — Charles Kiser, Mitch House, Jeff Hillman, Tony Layton, George Cook, Joe Young, Kevin Monette, Phillip Statzer, Scott Jessee, Tony Davis, Timothy Sayler, Mark Powers. Back Row — Coach Larry Shortt, Steve Dingus, Tommy Peterson, Anthony Gilbert, Mike Gilbert, John LaPoint, Robby Sluss, Alan White, Calvin Talford, James Beavers, Jeff Amos, Kenny Osborne, Steve Gibson, Jake White. Airborne A Superstar, Hometown Hero, High-Flying Air-Talford — These are just a few of the many words that have been used this past year to describe our own Calvin Talford. Calvin won first place in the high jump, long jump, and triple jump at State. Two of the winning jumps were new state records. Calvin's combined total of points single-handedly raked in second place for the boys track team. Calvin has literally soared above the rest to gain admiration of all who have watched his airborne lory. ee Amber Banner Up and over ... Calvin Talford bends his body to execute his jump. S-T-R-E-T-C-H ... Maurice Hayes uses all of his muscles in his jump. Term paper time Several underclassmen work on their required research papers Meditation On A Wave As the waves pounded against the shore and mist from the ocean tingled the spines of several vacationers from the area, one student in particular soaked up the rays of the warm summer sun and contem- plated what to do during the course of the upcoming school year. Thoughts of varied interest cluttered the student’s mind, “| wonder if the school will still have all of the same sports as last year. | think | might join FBLA and maybe even run for an office in the SCA. I’m definitely going out for track though. | want my school year to be the best.” Most of the students attempted to make the year one of the most memorable times in their life as a student. Though things were never as easy as they looked, students’ lives were fileld with enjoyable activi- ties and experiences during the year, some even better than the beach. Lanna D. Monday It is a real jungle out there ... Rusty, the year- book mascott, takes a break in the wild and wacky world of greenery. Sunshine on a cloudy day ... Scott Million sports his new wave shades dur- ing Beach Day of Homecoming Week. wa 106 Student Life aa RS RI Student Lite 107 pr pn te ea apts mpm mse tan BE RGN eee ce nt ee eT LE CONST A EEA TERE: Oe te ee ee a ee R : ‘ Ciinncienaaadele: ae es AE oS . Members of the marching band work on the miramba. The big bands are back Bailing hay, slopping the hogs, driv- ing a tractor ... it’s allin the life of a farmer. Rising at the crack of dawn to the sound of a rooster crowing is the way many people around here start their day, (even some of the students). Many students live on a farm and spend lots of hours helping the family keep the farm going. When asked what kind of jobs they do around the farm, Howard Jessee and Jon Johnson said they usually Flavorich ... John Baker helps his grandfa- ther, Bob, in the dairy business after school. bail hay, feed the animals, farm to- bacco, milk the cows, and clean the stalls. Where do they find the time to do all this? It’s not always easy. They usually get up really early and work, go to school, and then, when they get home, they work some more. Although it’s an ex- hausting job, both Howard and Jon enjoy it and plan on continuing to make a life on the farm. There are many other students and teachers who enjoy farm living and are considered by many to be working on a higher grade. Summer Fun On two separate occa- sions several faculty members found them- selves less various per- sonal and _ instructional items. Typewriters, books, and desks were pitched to the floor and left to ruin until the next day of school. This trag- edy unfolded in other area schools: Castlewood, Dante, Copper Creek, Clinch River Elementaries, and St. Paul High School. Lanna D. Monday Burnout ... An elementary classroom was torched leaving nothing but cinders. Somebody's knocking Vandals at- tempted entry to a downstairs classroom by prying the lock. Fresh from our family to yours ... Taking a break from a foreign language class, Jon Johnson explains farming responsibilities to Tif- fany White in Spanish. | The winds of War ina | blaze of fury ... Among : the items destroyed in the arsonists’ attempt include several works of Litera- ture such as The Great Storm and ABC, Early Birds Peanut butter, water, toothpaste and shaving cream fights; going canoeing, hiking, and swimming; staying up late and sleeping half the day; making leather belts, ash- trays, and weaving baskets; the typical camp, right? Typical, that is, unless you’re sentenced to cheerleading, band, flag or major- ette camp. The cheerleaders had to stand out in the hot, scorching sun and learn new stunts, cheers, and halftime shows. If was early to bed and early to rise. Only a short time was given to learn so many new things. This goes fo show that all summer camps are not as easy as they look. Mitzi Mitchell Do we have to? ... Angie Smith and Velvet Williams protest going out to work again. emeseming Pile up! ... Blue Devils tackle an oppoosing player in order to get the ball. The Queen And The Game Excitement filled the air, it permeated from the walls of the building and radiated from the people within. Homecoming! The Homecoming game was the most successful of the season. The mere idea of “Homecoming” gave the football team a special determination to conquer and win against the Holston Cavaliers. In the beginning, things looked rough as Holston scored first, but that didn’t deter the spirit and will of the team as they pushed on, winning the game with a thrilling victory of 21-14 over the Cavaliers. During half-time, the band formed a column for the crowning of the Home- coming Queen. The crown was placed upon the head of Senior, Sarah Elam. Janice K. Dotson Stars in her eyes ... Queen Sarah Elam beams as she receives a kiss from Mr. Steve Banner. Homecoming 1986 ... Fans, parents, teach- ers, and students all come out to see the game. 440 student Life “Sam wants a cracker!” ... David Varney participates in Hat Day by wearing a definitely different hat. Hat Day was one of the tradi- tional events. Homecoming Week Sticking to tradition becomes habit, but sooner or later things will change. Such was the case for Homecoming Week. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! ... Leslie Franklin, Kathy Dixon and Cinnamon Amos show their spirit. C’mon baby! ... Mark Taylor and Cinnamon Amos portray Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx at the Lip Sync. Monday, two old events were re- peated again. Teachers and stu- dents both supported their favorite college by wearing college shirts and donning their favorite hats for College Shirt-Hat Day. Tuesday, a new tradition began. Outrageously large bow-ties and wacky glasses were just a few of the accessories used to compliment the student’s outfits for Nerd Day. Wednesday, smells of suntan oil and sights of beach balls flying through the air brought to mind days on the beach. Students decked out in their jams for Beach Day. Thursday, students were able to bring their fantasy to life by dressing up the Fantasy Day. Later that eve- ning, the students were able to be- come their favorite rock idol in the Lip Sync contest. Friday was a day when tradition stood true. Students showed their school spirit by wearing blue and white and screaming “victory” at the pep rally, where mini-floats were put on parade. Tradition is that all important factor which holds things together, but it changes as time changes. In pro- ere eet tre crm Por niches aren d ewe iLadiions. ie sIucen) pulls the yearbook float. sed showed that it’s never as easy as it looks. Janice Dotson Student Life 114 Trick Treat?? On October 31, 1986, vandals burned down the relocatable build- ing next to the Castlewood Elemen- tary School. The fire was reported at early Saturday morning. The fire raged very high before any fire de- partment could do anything to save the building. Officials of the school - found that the main entrance to the high school and many windows were broken, The vandals went into the library where they demolished two television monitors. Many things were taken from the Agriculture Building. The concession stand at the football field and some adminis- trative offices were searched for money. The estimated damage was about $25-30,000. “Hey you are dancing with my mummy ...” Students watch closely as Ms. Jordan and Mrs. Harding give hints on dancing. Halloween Dance It was a Friday morning around nine o’clock when the students entered the auditorium to watch the contes- tants in Halloween Dress-Up Day. There were many students partici- pating in each of the categories. The categories and winners were: Most Original, Janet Elkins, who por- trayed Snow White; Scariest, Mrs. Jo Harding as a mummy, and Tackiest, Calvin Cornette as Tina Turner. The students left the auditorium in hys- terical laughter, thinking of the fun- filed adventure of Halloween night. By: Steve Gibson “Did he party too much or is he bad to the bone? ...’’ Students stare down at a skele- ton at the Halloween Dance. By: Carrie Dillon A a ee oe oye During the month of October nine students accompanied Ms. Norris, Advisor of the Yearbook, to Char- lottesville, VA, to attend a work- shop on publications for the year- book. The workshops they visited mostly dealt with Student Life, Aca- demics, Sports, the Ad Section, and Book Cover Design. Although the nine found the workshops alot of hard work, the small crew of nine found various ways to have fun in Charlottesville. These consisted of going to the movies and going bowling. They also went shopping at the mall. They held out the long tra- dition of eating at Curly’s Garage. On Sunday evening, the small crew returned to Castlewood with visions of Col. Salvage and music of Exile. By: Carrie Dillon Charlottesville “A-hoy, Mickey”’ ... Krys- tal Williams and Mickey Sexton await patiently for the results of the Hallow- een Costume Contest. Halloween Contest The night air seemed cool and mis- ty. Strange noises were sneaking up from under the door. As they ap- proached, they witnessed ghosts and ghoulins everywhere. They wondered what was going on. In- side the students danced to wild music, had a fortuneteller tell their future, got chased by a ghoulie in a coffin, or just had fun with friends. As the dance drew to an end, the stu- dents stepped out into the cool night air, listening for the sounds of Halloween. BY: STEVE GIBSON “I’m your private dancer ...’’ Calvin Cor- nette shows his stuff as he walks down the aisle dressed as Tina Turner. “Can you ride that bull? ...’° Steve Dingus waits impatiently for the results of the Hallow- een Contest. Student Life 4 43 Christmas 41986 After making a recent survey of what students received for Christmas, there was a large variety of answers. Santa Claus must have worked very hard this year. Though Christmas means much more than receiving gifts, one still appreciates each and every one. After everything is put away in attics and basements, we often get a funny feeling. Saying good-bye to Christmas is not pleasant, but it must be done. But Christmas is not always a bright and joyous time for many unfortunate people. All around the world there are many poverty stricken people who get nothing at all for Christmas. Those are the ones to remember. We too often forget the poor and homeless who will not even get a good hot Christmas dinner for their empty stomaches. We should all try our best to at least say a prayer for these people, and hope that God will bless them as he has blessed us. Caroline Griffith Mitzi Mitchell smiles down Look at me! ... upon the judges. Ms. Merry Christmas ... Laura Hodges smiles as she holds her trophy. A414 sports Miss Merry Christmas On December 11, 1986, the Miss Merry Christmas beauty pageant was held. Though most of the con- testants had participated in a vari- ety of pageants, they were still at wits end. The lights were hot and the stage was bright. Tension was breakable. Everyone wondered who the upcoming Christmas Queen would be and tonight this question was going to be an- swered. No matter how many pag- eants the contestants had entered, they hoped that on the night of De- cember 11 they would get what they were praying for. A Crown! Too bad there was only one crown to be received. Though everyone deserved the crown, only one would be received. Though every- one wanted it, only the queen would get it. As the contestants pa- raded across the stage for the final showing, the judges must have wondered which of the lovely ladies should reign. It was going to be a tough decision to make. Each girl looked so pretty. Finally, the decision was made. The contestants placed as follows: Ann Hileman, fourth runner up; Mitzi Mitchell, third runner up; Hope Strong, second runner up; Tessi Har- risson, first runner up; Winner, Laura Hodges. Laura was chosen as ‘‘Miss Merry Christmas.’” Everyone was lovely, but according to the judges, Laura was the loveliest. Caroline Griffith a ' ' Play that thing ... Members of the CHS Jazz band play for director Mike Brown. Did | miss that note ... Angie Smith plays during jazz band practice. The tortures of band practice helps ... Les- lie Franklin shows the Toil of daily practice. Pultin’ On The Hits! Castlewood High School is the only school in Russell county with a jazz ensemble. Everyone in jazz ensem- ble is a band student. The jazz en- semble practiced after school and On snow days. Everyone was very excited about the upcoming trip. Jazz students worked very hard trying to finance a trip to Myrtle Beach. Many gener- ous contributions were made. The ensemble, on arriving, would ob- serve other large groups. They then played and received a critique. Practices were long and tedious. Mike Brown was the director and creator of the county’s first ensem- ble. With hard work and dedication, the ensemble proved itself, showing it’s not as easy as it looks. Sandy Phillips How does this go? ... Alan White tries pa- tiently to fix the drum set. a Chri sTmas Look at us ... The cheerleaders participated in the annual Christmas parade. Spirit en | 4: When students think of winter months they think of the snow days. They can’t wait until they can miss school, go sleigh riding, and eat snow cream. Not only do they look forward to these exciting activities, they also look forward to the annual Christmas Parades. Beauty queens, marching bands, and pretty cheerleaders are only a few of the sites that can be seen at a parade. They march or ride up the streets while the spectators look on. Sometimes they even stop and play a tune or do a cheer. As usual, all the beauties smile and wave as they go by. Most everybody enjoys a good pa- rade, at least once a year. It usually helps people get in the Christmas spirit. Mitzi Mitchell ’'m ready ... Kim Taylor patiently waits for Ready, play ... The band pre- the parade to start. pares to play for the parade crowd, Sweets for the sweet Cindy Nash stands dream- ing of indulging herself in all of the homemade fudge and brownies. - = Can |help ... Mike Gilbert tries to help Mona Mullins with her homework. A Gift Of Love Flowers, candy hearts, and those special cards. Many of these are ei- ther given or received on Valen- tine’s Day. They are given to those for whom one loves and cares, or, sometimes, they are simply given to someone that is a good friend. Valentine’s Day is a day to express one’s feelings for those they care about the most. Some guys express their feelings by sending their girl- friends roses or a box of chocolates. Girls usually give their boyfriends a very special card that takes hours to find. But whatever the gift, card, or flower is, or in whatever quantity, it is given to show one’s affection for their girlfriend, boyfriend or friend. Valentine’s Day has always been a very important holilday to most people because they know that this is the one day out of the year they can say how they feel without feel- ing embarrassed or shy. As Valen- tines Day progresses, some might even build up enough nerve to say those long awaited and well-pre- pared words — “| Love You.” Mitzi Mitchell You silly thing ... Mark Taylor can’t believe what Caroline Griffith is actually doing. Don’t leave yet Tammy Dotson says goodbye to Jerry Gordan before going home. Student Life 4 478 E lareansiss There’s just no way ... Janice Dotson and Michelle Osborne are discussing that no one can be a cigarette. A Way With Words Many students participated in the school forensics competition, but, as always, only a few could win. The school winners were: Greta Griffith, Serious Dramatic Interpretation; Christi Duncan, Extemporaneous Speaking; Marla Kiser, Poetry; Aretha Hollyfield, Original Oratory; Christine Phillips, Girls Prose; Brad Yeary, Extemporaneous Speaking; Chris Saylers, Boys Prose; Steve Dingus, Poetry; Jon Johnson, Original Oratory; Joey Smith, Spelling; and David Slack, Humorous Dramatic Interpretation. The winners pro- gressed to district competition at Rural Retreat High School where Greta, Aretha, David, Brad, Chris, Jon, and Joey advanced to regional competi- tion at Fort Chiswell. Aretha, Greta, David and Brad walked off with a win to advance them to state. The state competition was held in Charlottesville, where Aretha placed first. in Original Oratory and David placed second in Humorous Dramatic Interpretation. The forensics team displayed remark- able tenacity in their pursuit of excellence, both in their desire to succeed and in their sense of personal accomplishment, setting an example for others who wish to advance their communication skills. Cathy Powers | can't believe it ... The Three Women (Ja- nice Dotson, Lanna Monday, Janet Elkins) are whispering about the people in the insane asylum, We have to hide . .. Professor Maillard (Mick- ey Sexton) and the Hero (Steve Dingus) are hiding, while Sharon Kiser believes she is a top. 118 Ribbit, Ribbit ... Melissa Mil- ton sits ‘“frog-fashion’’ on a table after being admitted to Dr. Maillard’s insane asy- lum after mistaking herself OStciniOoc: Forensics ... FR — Brad Yeary, Chris Sayler, Slack, BR — Geta Griffith, Christi Duncan, Infamous Steve Dingus, Jon Johnson, Joey Smith, David Marla Kiser, Aretha Hollyfield, Christine Phillips. soothing The Speech Drama class presented the one-act forensic play “The Infa- mous Soothing System of Professor Maillard’ at Holston High School on March 7 in district forensic competi- tion. The class presented the play to a panel of judges who rated them according to the Virginia High School League’s standards for one- act plays. The Speech Drama class placed fifth, and even though the play did not advance to regionals, each participant received the valu- able experience of participating in a forensic competition. They experi- enced not only the actual competi- tion, but also the preparation which goes into presenting a one-act play, such as costuming, make-up and rehearsals. Cathy Powers State Winners ... Aretha Hollyfield, who Just Say No ... Jon Johnson is practicing for placed first, and David Slack, who placed his Original Oratory Speech that he is to pre- second in the state forensic competition. sent for the forensic competition. A look of bewilderment ... David Slack looks amazed at the action going on behind him on his way to Monticello. Here we are ... The winners of the pageant were as follows: Allison Gillenwater, 4th; Angie Smith, | 6t’s see here ... Mrs. Hall and Mr. Be- 2nd; Tessi Harrison, Miss CHS; Brenda Osborne, ‘st; Jackie Jessee, 3rd. vins served as M.C.’s during the pag- eant. EWE NERO I'm in the mood foramelody entertainment at the pag- ... Aretha Hollyfield, the for- eant. mer Jr. Miss CHS, provided It’s me, it’s really me! ... Melanie and surprise as her name was Ball, the new Jr. Miss CHS, shows joy called. 420 Beauty Pageant mM so excited ... Tessi Harrison, Miss CHS 1987-88, beams happily as Amy Gray the previous Miss CHS, presents her with a crown, banner, trophy, and flower. Smile! ... The winners of the Jr. Miss CHS pageant were as follows: Terra Fields, 4th; Nancie Richardson 2nd; Melanie Ball, Jr. Miss CHS; Buffy Ramsey, 4st; Shannon Dingus 3rd. Let me take you by the hand .. . John Johnson escorts Nancy Richardson on the stage. Take A Look At Me Now The stage was decorated brightly in silver and blue metallic. Excitement filled the air as the audience chat- tered quitely while waiting for the Jr. Miss and Miss CHS pageant to begin. Meanwhile, backstage twenty-sev- en girls fretted among themselves on how they looked. Nervously the girls waited for their debut in front of the judges. After making the turns patiently and tensely, they awaited the results. Witn fingers crossed and breaths held, these finalists were an- nounced. In the Jr. Miss CHS, Fourth runner-up was Terra Fields, third runner-up was Shannon Dingus, second runner-up was Nancie Richardson, first runner up was Buffy Ramsey, and Jr. Miss CHS was Melanie Ball. These places were won in the Miss CHS: fourth runner-up was Allison Gi- lenwater, third runner up was Jackie Jessee, second runner up was Angie Smith, first runner-up was Brenda Os- borne, and Miss CHS was Tessi Harri- son. In each division awards were also given for the Most Sponsors, Best Model, Most Photogenic, Prettiest Dress, and Miss Cogeniality. Amy Gray and Brenda Osborne Beauty Pageant 424 1 422 student Life gl 122 scent tte b4u steal Ducktails And Bobbysox — Many children of the eighties gener- ation who have parents of the fifties generation have more than once heard their mom or dad say, ‘Those were the good ‘ole days! Members of the Speech and Drama and Choir classes were able to find out for sure when they went back to the fifties in the Spring Musical, Duck-tails and Bobbysox. There are the two sides of the teen- age population, the bobbysoxers, typical Grant High students, and the Ducktails, the rambunctious motor- cycle gang better known as the Yellow Jackets. Everything takes place in the local hang-out, the Victor Malt Shop. At the beginning, all the bobbysoxers, along with the bubbleheaded wait- ress, Tilly, Robin Banner, are gath- ered around having sodas and ex- changing gossip. There is the football hero, Alex Fenton, played by James Beavers; the lovebirds, Vickie, Janet Elkins, and Felix, John Baker; the Grant High cheerleaders: Connie, Melissa Milton; Julie, Mitzi Mitchell; Penny, Stephanie Hulsey; Debra, Angie Smith; Monica, Valerie Talbert; and Susan, Sharon Kiser. Laura Carter, played by Amy Gray, is a teenager who is really into rock and roll. She knows a lot about the popular idols of the day. The two nerds, Wilbur, Mickey Sexton, and Bertha, Cindy Nash, are left alone together. They decide to check out the constellations at Lookout Point. 50’s Fun The famous rock star, Curtis Jack- son, Steve Dingus, has been having a little trouble with his last two discs. Having been written to by Laura, he decides to come to Victor, to see if she can help him. With him is his Pub- lic Relations director, Sandra Finn, Ann McReynolds. Curtis is one of the three all-time greats, so he performs the number, “Elvis, Buddy, and Me.” The Yellow Jackets gang makes its appearance. The gang is led by the “Wheels,” Chris Ramsey, who enters with his girlfriend Alice, Janice Dot- son, and his sidekick, Plotsky, Mi- chelle Osborne, and two of the more elite members, Tony, Mark Taylor, and Babs, Ann Hileman. Wheels and Alice growl out the Yel- low Jackets song. Wheels puts the moves on Sandra and leaves Alice alone to steam. Wheels discovers that Alice and Alex are seeing each other so he gets the gang together to do something about it. They tie Alex up so that he can’t make it to the homecoming game, in which he is the star quarterback. Since it’s homecoming, a lot of the alumni are back in town. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, Bob Mullins and Kim Tay- lor, bring their daughter Gerdie, Rhonda McCoy, along with Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, William Banner and Paula Hammonds, and their daugh- ter, Hildreth, Tessi Harrison, and Mr. and Mrs. Banner, Lanna Monday and Guess Who. Martha, Pam Elam, the owner of the Malt shop, leaves it with Tilly. Meanwhile, Alice discovers that something fishy has been going on. Tony and Babs tell her what has happened, so they get Alex loose just in time to win the game. Wheels and Plotsky catch up with Alice back at the Malt shop, but Alex comes in and runs Wheels out of town. He and Alice get back to- gether. Everyone gathers back at the Malt shop. They get together on the song, “Homecoming Rock.” There were some very important people working behind the scenes: Mrs. Jane Jordan, who put the mu- sic’ in the music, Mrs. Dolly Wallace, Drama Director, who brought it all to life, and Mrs. Jo Harding, Art Direc- tor, who brought the Victor Malt Shop into being. Janice K. Dotson We're bad ... The rough and tough Yellow Jackets gang smirk with satisfaction after foil- ing Alex Fenton’s chances at the state championship through his abduction. Come on number 27! ... Grant High fans look toward the field as star quarterback Alex Fenton makes his way to a touchdown. Purty Smart! ... Plotsky (Michelle Osborne), Babs (Ann Hileman), Tony (Mark Taylor) fix the trick. Yahoo! ... Martha (Pam Elam) enthusiastical- ly yelps out her homecoming spirit. Wasn't it special? ... Alice (Janice Dotson) discusses old times with Alex (James Bea- It’s star love ... Wilbur (Mickey Sexton) and Bertha (Cindy Nash) discuss the constella- tions. Student Life 123 The Best Of The Best | It has been a tradition to put one day aside during the school year to award students for their achieve- ments in academics and vocational accomplishments. This was a day these students could be proud of goals achieved and for their hard work. Awards day was the best time for these students to get the awards they deserved and to let the student body know of their ex- cellence in certain areas. Finally, all their hard work paid off. Valerie Talbert, SCA President, presided over the awards ceremo- ny while Mr. Banner presented the History in the making ... Amy Hall accepts her award, “The Woodsman of the World”, for her knowledge in history as the new SGA officers look on, 124 Awards Day ee awards along with various guests from the community. Awards were given in academic areas, to stu- dents receiving scholarships, and for special community awards. Though these were only a few of the honors bestowed upon our stu- dents for their accomplishments throughout the year, many students were proud as they watched “the best of the best’ receive their well- deserved certificates, plaques, or medals. CARRIE A. DILLON What a job ... newly elected SCA officers Shane Ervin, Joey Smith and Denise Salyer began to take on their duties as they sit on stage during awards day. | must be hitting all the right notes ... Laura Hodges is overjoyed with being given a choir award by an equally overjoyed principal — Mr. Steve Banner. All of that hard work has finally paid off ... Ann McReynolds and Julie Collins smile as they happily receive the Physics awards from their teacher Mr. Hodges. Congratulations ... Matthew Hale was rec- ognized by his teacher, Mr. Sluss, for excel- lence in the field of Agriculture and was pre- sented with a medal by Mr. Steve Banner This is starting to be a habit ... Ann McReyn- olds makes one of her numerous trips to the stage in order to be presented with the Vale- dictorian Scholarship by Mr. Begley of St. Paul Sportswear. Reaping the fruits of harvest ... Mr. Mike O'Donnel presented Melinda Sutherland with one of the awards from Clinch Valley College. fai econ 8 This is for you ... Melinda Suther- land accepts an award for excel- ad lence in the Business Department from the Jewel Box in Norton. Michelle Hall was very pleased Gracias ... with being acknowledged as one of the few outstanding Spanish students in her Spanish Ii class, Mr. Steve Banner presented the award. ls the Math Award before the English Award? ... Valerie Talbert tries to remember which order to put the awards in as she prepares for Awards Day. What an honor ... Cathy Bise was pleasantly surprised to be presented with the Academic Award for Excellence from the presenter Mr. Mike O'Donnel of Clinch Valley College. Awards Day 425 Reaching For The Gold Awards, awards, and more awards were presented to over one hundred fifty athletes at the annual Athletic Banquet on a warm Sunday evening in late May. The festivities began with a cookout for all the athletes, followed by the awards cere- mony in the auditorium. Mr. Hensdill, the Athletic Director, was host of the ceremonies. Team coaches gave brief sum- maries of their seasons, along with presenting individual awards, Awards were presented to football players, wrestlers, girls and boys basketball players, members of the track team, volleyball players, softball play- ers, baseball players, cheer- leaders, members of the one- ACT a pIGY7 andes forensic competitors. The face that the ‘86-87 school year was an out- standing one in athletics and fo- rensics was well observed at the § banquet with some fine individ- uals in the spotlight. Senior Vicky Hayes became the first female athlete to be inducted into the Reaching high ... Senior William Banner demonstrates aggres- sive playing, which earned him numerous awards. ak Taking it easy Castlewood Hall of Fame. She also was acknowledged by be- ing presented with other numer- ous awards for her amazing ath- letic ability in basketball, volleyball, track, and _ softball. Vicky was also given the annual Charlie Fulks Award for her ath- letic, as well as academic achievements. Senior William Banner received the annual Pee-Wee King Award for his athletic and aca- demic ability. William also re- ceived awards in baseball. Junior Calvin Talford was pre- sented a special award by sportswriter Chuck Greever for Junior Superstar Calvin Talford enjoys a well-deserved rest by Calvin's high-flying year in bas- ketball. Calvin also received awards in track and baseball. Aretha Hollyfield was presented a special award for her accom- plishment at winning the State Title in Original Oratory. One more small but significant note — there were one hundred twenty-one varsity contests played in the past season — ninety-nine of these were lost. This was just some of the many record-breaking goals that ath- letics not so easily, but always graciously, reached for and captured. Amber Banner sitting back and enjoying the Athletic Banquet’s annual dinner at the end of an extremely exhausting year of playing numerous sports and entertaining many fans with his amazing athletic ability. ae iis, Leader of the pack ... Senior Vicky Hayes, a natu- ral team leader and motivator, demonstrates her talent in just one of many sports that she participat- 126 Athletic Banquet ed in. OTN a ss The Man with the Plan ... Athletic Director Mr. Dennis Hensdill was the Master of Ceremonies. Along with the help of Mr. Steve Banner, Mr Hensdill was the man behind all the not always easy athletic duties For me? ... Amber Banner smiles gratefully after she and other team members re- ceived awards from their coach — Tom Allen. Athletic Banquet Va SOE Songbirds in syne ... Junior and Senior choir classes practice for a concert. 428 Organizations Here’s to you ... Ms. Linda Harris and Ms. Mary Bush take time out to relax with a drink. bles, Bil gg A womans touch ... Male students were often assisted by females in choosing a tuxedo. Creativity at work ... Dennis Dishman creates a masterpiece through weaving. Student life was as diverse as the student body itself. Through the wide array of activities available at school, a student could develop important leadership abilities, meaningful social skills, and physical fit- ness. Activities ranged from academic honoraries to registered na- tional organizations. There were many exciting Opportunities for in- volvement and recreation. Approximately sixty-two percent of the student body participated in some extra-curricular club or organization. There were various student organizations such as FBLA, which specialized in a professional field or special interest groups like the SCA which emphasized activities in a particular area of talent and interest. Band and choral music groups also were aimed for betterment toward the arts. Being a club member was never as easy as it looked. Requirements and dues had to be rendered; nevertheless, it was well worth the time and effort just for the experience. Lanna D. Monday “All | see are numbers!”” ... Anita McCamey discusses numbers with a friend at a Math contest. Wish they could hurry! ... Mrs. Linda Miotke and : SCA members await half-time. Organizations 429 A bundle of nerves, commonly known as stagefright, is one of the many emotions an actor or actress experiences before a performance. Students in the Soeech and Drama class felt very nervous at times, but always carried on, knowing that the show must go on. Juniors and Seniors make up the Speech and Drama class. The class enhances self-confidence of the students by allowing them to partic- ipate in onstage productions, foren- sic competition, and allowing them to perform and compete in public Hel, Speech Drama speaking or reading exercises. During the year, at least four plays are performed. After-school re- hearsals are required. At one time or another, everyone has a part in at least one play. Sometimes, one will be chosen to do props or backstage noises, which is just as important as being onstage. Speech and Drama class isn‘t all party; it’s work, and it’s not as easy as it looks. Rachel Hurd “Just where do you think you are going ...” Lanna Monday asks Michelle Osborne. Now let me get this straight - Steve Dingus and Ann McReynolds discuss the issue. ; 3 Color Phasing No, it can’t De jue . =. Mickey Color is one of the most beautiful aren existences of life. The dilemma in art Hadioccen is the task of creating with one’s re- by the sources to serve the purpose. shocking news he has Students of Art 1 and Art 2 were the just most obvious painters of the school. received of ; ; Ai ond Some students competed in art the Army. competition and Steve Gibson was recognized for his achievements. Oh, say can The art work of each individual is you see ... ; i Valen done to The best of his her ability, Talbert but it isn’t as easy as it really may depicts an look. wee Rachel Hurd private in the play “Well, where could it be in there?” . ee .. Jeff Castle trails down his pieces ry”. in Art class. Speech and Drama Class L to R bottom row: Dolly Wallace, Ann McRen- oldys, Stephanie Hulsey, Pam Elam, 2nd row Melissa Milton, Steve Dingus, Angie Smith, Cindy Nash, 3rd row Ann Hilernan, Mickey Sexton, Lanna Monday, and Valerie Talbert. Do it right or not at all... Mark Taylor weaves in art Class. Speech Drama ‘34 Do, Re, Mi, ... These sounds can be heard coming from the band room during first, second, and fourth peri- ods from Ms. Jordan and her amaz- ing group of talented voices. Although practicing every day to perfect their vocal cords involves a lot of hard work and devotion, these students, 8-412, will readily admit they have lois of fun. The C.H.S. marching band also had a lavish year which was the result of long hours of practicing all during the summer, perfecting its eye- catching haif-time show. Other than performing exceptional half-time shows for every game, the band was also invited, along with about sixteen other bands from the tri-state area, for Virginia Tech’s First Annual Band Day to march in the That’s Just The Way It Is ... Miss Jordan plays a song as her students listen and recite it with her. Ms. Jordan, who has an exuberant sense of humor, was quoted for say- ing, “The day | stop having fun is the day | stop teaching choir.” 4, 2, 3, 4... Mr, Brown hums along as the band plays one of ifs musica’ tunes. Hit It CC ... Robbie Whitaker watches pa- tiently as Mr. Brown shows him the art of play- ing a guitar. First row: M. Phillips, E. Hale, K. McMillion, S$. Castle, T. Lambert, L. Phillips, C. Jacobs, S$. Dingus, C. Herndon, C. Skeens, L. Rasnake, T. Boardwine. A. Vicars, A. Taylor. Second row: C. Jessee, T. Gibson, S. Phillips, L. Fields, R. Hensley, W. Skeens, D. Bartee, E. Burton, S$. White, M. Mullins, S$. Powers, K. Townes, M. Reatenwaid, L. Jones, C. Tignor, T. Bise, S. Turner, M. Jennings, Ms. J. Third row: T. Gordon, L. Amburgey, C. Hicks, J. Phillios, T. Woods, S. Marshall, J. Maxfield, K. Cook, J. Gibson, B. Maxfield, J. Bush, E. Dickenson, S. Powers, B. Skeens, A. Long, K. Grizzle. Back row: J. Grizzle, J. Kiser, T. Dotson, |, Jacobs, R. Baker, J. Amburgey, J. McReynolds, J. Austin, J. Dixon, G. Steffey, T. Greer, J. Fields, C. McCarty, C. Elam, J. Hall, A. Stevens, M. Baill, T. Phillios. D. Anderson, S$. Smith, K. Wampler, L. Fields. 132 Hokies half-time show. The band also attended countless other festivals during the year. 9th and 40th grade choir ... First Row: T. Hale, T. Fields, T. Meade, T. Duncan, C. Robinson, J. Ramsey, A. McCamey, T. Keith, L. Hodges, A. Austin, M. Willis, Second Row: J. Jordan, F. Neece, N. McReynolds, M. Sluss, K. Keith, A. Wright, B. Chafin, S. Dean, A. Gillenwater, C. Chaffin, C. Long, Third Row: G. Greffith, A. Hollyfield, T. Layton, G. Fields, G. Ramsey, C. Mullins, C. Perkins, S$. Breeding, D.J. Hatfield, B. Dingus, T. Bailey, S$. Mullins, S. Woods, D. Ennis, T. Witt. s Material Girl ... Miss Jordan shows off her talented musi- cal ability while playing the piano. % Sore throats and strained vocal cords are all part of successful singing. All those who participat- ed in choir had a chance to try out for Sr. and Jr. All Regional Choir. When asked how success- ful they were, they replied that some made it and some didn’t, but it’s not as easy as it looks. Sr. High All Regionals ... First Row: Ramsey, Gillenwater, McCamey, Cha- fin, McCoy. Second Row: Taylor, Gob- ble, Hale, Hodges, Hammonds. Third Row: Griffith, Ramsey, Crabtree, Os- borne. JR. High All Regionals ... First Row: S. White, R. Hensley, Second Row: D. Bartee, S. Dingus, J. Kiser, Third Row: D.J. Hatfield, T. Duncan, J. Grizzle. F Ns hs es F ; T Ay 44th and 12th grade choir ... First Row: S. Elam, A. Hileman, A. Smith, K. —_C.H.S. Concert Band ... First Row: E. Ellis, C. Jones, L. Franklin, A, Holly- 5} Taylor, R, Mullins, A. Pientka, R. Elam, C. Nash, S. Harding, S. Kiser, K. Williams, field, K. Townes, L. Hodges, M. Lee, Second Row: I. Fields, S. Reed, B. iS. Hulsey, M. Milton, P, Hammonds, Second Row: V. Meade, B. Meade, R. —_Dingus, B. Helbert, E. Dickenson, V. Burton, M. Kiser, G. Griffith, M. Mitch- 24 Guin, M. Hall, T. Elam, M. Castell, S$. Smith, K. Monnete, A. McCoy, D. Smith, — ell, C. Chaffin, A. Grizzie, Third Row: S. Turner, R. Howard, B. Mason, C. S R. Banner, V. Hayes, P. Long, C. Griffith, A. Gray, T. Harrison, R. Auston, Third Fields, R. Whittaker, Fourth Row: K. Castle, D. Tiller, S. White. C. Suther- Row: M. Taylor, B. Osborne, J. Dishman, T. Wheatly, A. Gobble, M. Mitchell, land, A. White, S. Johnson, Not Pictured: T. Depriest, A. Hileman, A. S. Ervin, Miss Jordan, M. Greer, J. Beavers, Fourth Row: J. Wallace, P. Smith, C. Smith, K. Cook, A. Ramsey. Statzer, J. Baker, J. Hicks, B. Jessee, S. Caudill, J. Glovier, S. Bise, G. Crab- tree, S. Dingus, C. Ramsey. Beta is a club made up of stu- dents who have achieved ex- cellence throughout high school. The students in Beta had to strive extra-hard to at- tain and maintain their good grades, so they found them- selves studying longer and harder to keep their place in the Beta Club. Each member had to have at least a “B’ average in each class. This took a lot of dedi- cated time and effort from the person, but each one knew that in the end it would all be worth if. The new members were in- ducted into the Beta Club dur- ing a ceremony held before the student body. The proud parents of these students were also present. Following the cer- emony, a reception was held for the new members and their parents. Being in the Beta Club is a great honor, but it’s never as easy as it looks. Mitzi Mitchell Did you get that ... James Beavers explains to Mr. Milton the inside of the worm. Say that again .. ore! Elkins dian’ Tt aie understand wnot the Feacner said, Study or not . Anna Mccoy studies hae , while Amy Hall seems to be in deep Though. Is that fight . ke Collins looks - very in- volved in what. Mr. Hodges is telling her. rT Club Induction Sweaty palms, nervous stomachs, and shaky hands. Will | mess up and embarrass myself? These are just a few questions and symptoms peo- ple experience when being induct- ed into an organization. An induction is a ceremony that is held to make someone a part of a club or organiation. One usually has to take an oath that says that he or she will follow the club rules, Clubs, such as Beta and FBLA, have other traditions. Beta has each new mem- ber light the candle of knowledge. No matter how a person is inducted, most inductees experience the ner- vous symptoms, showing that induc- tions are never as easy as they look. We can do it ... Rhonda Martin, Carrie Dil- lion, and Aprille Austin take the FBLA oath. Beta members ... FR — Julie Collins, Kristy Duncan, Tiffany White. 2nd R — Barbi Tarr, Amber Banner, Michelle Hall, Denise Salyer, Krystal Williams. 3rd R — Shane Ervin, Amy Hall, Anna McCoy, Ann McReynolds, Sharon Kiser, Janet Elkins, BR — James Sluss, James Beavers, Valerie Talbert, Sheri Mc- Coy. Congratulations ... Lanna Monday gives Pam Elam, the new FBLA President, a flower. The SCA (Student Council Associa- tion) ... is if important to our school? The members of the SCA work together to organize many events throughout the school year. Each fall the best homecoming. Dur- ing Christmas, they gather gifts for the children of the White Christmas program. The members then get ready and even give a little blood when the Blood Mobile comes around. Then the SCA helps send someone to Boy’s and Girl’s State held at Lynchburg, VA. They‘re not through until the end of school rolls around, and everyone is credited with what they have achieved on Award’s Day. All this for me! ... Mr. Sword is given some plastic tubing to take his blood. 136 Clubs Our Representatives There are three officers elected for the SCA, which are the President, who presides over all meetings and is in charge of programs, and the Vice-President, who assists the Presi- dent and leads the pledge of alle- gianc e. All correspondence, such as interaction with the community, is handled by the Secretary of Trea- Sury. There’s a lot of hard work put into events the SCA sponsors, proving that the SCA has many responsibil- ities to carry out which aren’t as easy as they look. DAlaCouch Well now ... Old St. Nick watches one of the children look through his new toys. Ooo! I can’t look ... Cindy Nash tries to keep her mind off giving blood by making a face. What is the question? ... John Glovier gives some information before he gives some blood. A Visit From St. Nick Excited voices, shy smiles, shouts of glee — these were all heard and seen at the White Christmas party sponsored by the SCA. Weeks before, each homeroom was given a child to sponsor. The homerooms saved money and bought gifts. They were told clothes sizes and special wishes of the chil- dren. When all the gifts were bought, they were wrapped and put in a large box with the child’s name on it. Then they were put in storage, awaiting the children to tear into them. Finally, when the day came, the gifts were taken to the gym. The children were brought from the ele- mentary and taken to their pre- sents. At first, the children were qui- et, but all of a sudden, they burst into smiles. This was what they had been wait- ing for — jolly St. Nick. He walked around to all the children, helping open some gifts and sharing a “Ho, homnos ee OUCH Let’s see ... Santa Claus (James Beavers) looks at one of the White Christmas children’s Toys. SCA ... Front row: David Tiller, Laura Hodges, Pam Elam, Sharon Kiser, Charles Kiser, Valerie Talbert, Rhonda Martin, Angie Smith. Second row: Shawn Dean, Ann McReynolds, Julie Collins, Martha Campbell, Michelle Hall, Paula Hammonds, Buffy Ramsey, and Kim Cook. Back row: Greta Griffith, Melissa Milton, Tony Austin, Steve Meade, Gary Fields, Brad Yeary, and Shannon Dingus. | hope this is right ... Cindy Jones FHA Presi- dent contemplates on which answer to choose while taking her six weeks test on the computer in Family Living class. Everything is in order ... FHA Historian Kim Taylor watches as Mrs. Mary Lou Bevins, FHA advisor, checks the pages of the FHA feo for any res | sewing and raising animals to show for competition. In one of the groups formed, called the Krafty Kids, Ann McReynolds helps with the Sewing, and Kim Taylor helps with the cooking. Howard Jessee is mostly in- volved with livestock. Some of the teen leaders are: Sarah Elam, April Grizzle, Kathy Tay- lor, Brad Mason, Jon Johnson, Kim Taylor, Ann McReynolds. Pam Elam | pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to greater service, my health to better living, For my club, my community, my country and my world. The 4-H’ers of our area not only go by their pledge, they also do creative things. Some of these things include: cooking, PON Where’s the food . . . Kim Taylor, Nancy McReyn- olds, and April Grizzie try to find their ingredients for the cake. 4-H Members ... Left to right, row one. April Grizzle, Sheri Boardwine, Nancy McReynolds, Melissa Keagle, row two, Kim Woods, Kim Taylor, Tabitha Lambert, Crystal Grizzle, row three. Ann McReynolds, Kim Taylor, Pam Elam, row four, Sa- rah Elam, Anita Gobble, Howard Jessee, and Brad Mason. Ready For Life Future Homemakers of America shapes young people toward a pro- ductive life in the real world. FHA embodies the values of responsibil- ity, leadership, and sociability. Ac- tivities include fund raisers and com- munity projects. The FHA has treated the teachers to a tea, had a mother daughter banquet, and visited local resthome residents this year. Pam Long FHA officers were ... FR — Vice President Sheri McCoy, Chaplain Tonya Bise, President Cindy Jones, BR — Historian Kim Taylor, Re- porter Debra Statzar, and Secretary Regina Gilbert. FHA ... FR — Mrs. Bevins, C. Jones, S$. McCoy, R, Gilbert, D. Statzer, K. Taylor, T. Bise, 2nd R — M. White, K. Woods, L. Fields, L. Fields, B. Maxfield, L. Horne, A. Hogg, J. Grizzle, K. Os- borne, $. Watson 3rd R — G. Neece, K. Griz- zie, T. Lambert, T. Boardwine, L. Hicks, K. Tig- nor, M. Salyer, L. Palmer, A. Hawkins, C. Helbert, 4th R — C. Herndon, D. Smith, C. Skeens, C. Cress, P. Dean, S. Powers, C. Jes- see, T. Dotson, A. Vicars, A. Taylor, T. Salyer, L. Rasnake, T. Gordon. va 440 clubs Nothing Worth Having Is Ever Easy To Get One learns very quickly on the year- book staff that nothing is ever as easy as it looks. A yearbook is only as good as the staff who produces it. When there exists a staff who is willing to care and give it their all, it will be reflected in the publication. This, of course, does not mean that one can’t have fun along the way, but there is a time for fun and a time for work. Being on the yearbook staff means writing and rewriting copy, drawing and redrawing layouts, and some- times having one’s patience pushed This is hard work ... Hope Long, Caroline Griffith, Jackie Dishman, Amy Gray, Brenda Osborne, and Amber Banner ready balloons for the Home- coming dance. Yearbook staff ... Fle — R. Guinn, C. Powers, R. Tiller, R. Ramsey, C. Dillon, J. Grizzle, 2nd R —n M. Mitchell, J. Sluss, C. Griffith, S. Gibson, B. Osborne, P, Elam, 3rd R — Advisor, Mrs. Castle, P. Long, K. Williams, L. Monday, A. Gray, A. Pientka, R. Hurd, S. Phillips, 4th R — A. Banner, C. Sutherland, J. Dishman, T. Wheatley, D.J. Couch, L. Mullins. to the limit. No one person can sin- gle handedly put together a year- book, sO one must learn to work well with others and be able to take and give constructive criticism. When a staff meets these qualifications, the school can be assured that it will have a quality yearbook of which it can be proud — now and in the years to come. This year’s yearbook staff has met the challenge of pro- ducing a quality book, learning along the way that producing a yearbook is never as easy as it looks, Pam Long It was really fun ... Amber Banner explains to the Journalism class what she learned on the yearbook staff's trip to the VHSL Publications Workshop in Charlottesville, Letter perfect ... Caroline Griffith and Pam Long add letters to the sign to be used on the Yearbook Staff’s float in the Homecoming competition. | Money | Makes if The Yearbook Staff sponsors many activities pertaining to the year- book. The staff conducts most of these annually. Each year the Year- book Staff takes a day to go into the community to sell ads for the yearbook. The staff also sponsors the Teacher Olympics, Homecom- ing Dance, and sells yearbooks, all of which help raise the needed rev- enue to produce the yearbook. The VHSL Publications Workshop at Charlottesville is also a yearly event for staff members. The Yearbook Staff learns quickly that there is more to being on the staff than classwork. Pam Long You can’t be serious ... Michelle Osborne and Sandy Phillips console Angie Pientka about her lost copy. I've got a headache this big, and it has Jour- nalism written all over it ... Mrs. Castle thinks, “Not another problem with the yearbook.” Clubs 444 Future Leaders The Future Business Leaders of America is a high school organization which strives to prepare young men and women for a productive career in the ever-changing business world of today. Our school was fortunate to have several FBLA members who competed and won honors and recognition throughout the year. In the Clinch Valley Region’s competition the students placed as follows: parliamentary Procedure Team, 3rd; Mr. FBL, Jeffery Hileman; Business English, Steph- anie Peterson, 3rd; Typing |, Cindy Mays, 1st; Margurite Crummley Scholarship, Lanna Monday; Mrs. FBL, Lanna Monday, 1st; Jon Johnson was elected as the Clinch Valley Regional President. Lanna and Cindy went on to compete on the state level at the State Leadership Conference. While there, State President, Lanna Monday, was chosen as Virginia’s winner in the state title of “‘Who’s Who” in FBLA. Lanna then attended the National Leadership Conference accompanied by Mrs. Linda Harris in Ana- hiem, California, where she received national recogni- tion. Thank you ... State Future Business Leaders of America President, Lanna Monday gave a gift to her school advisor Mrs. Linda Harris while at a state FBLA activity in Richmond, Virginia. ies FBLA ... F.R. — Advisor Mrs. Harris, Melissa Milton, Tyra Keith, Valerie Talbert, Rhonda Martin, Sherry McCoy, Kristal Williams, Lanna Mon- day, 2nd R — Sharon Kiser, Janet Elkins, Anita McCamey, Cindy Nash, Susan Harding, Angie Smith, Tina Witt, Cathy Taylor, Ann Hile- man, Stephanie Hulsey, 3rd R — Jeff Hileman, Anna McCoy, Darin Jessee, Sherry Boardwine, April Grizzle, Sarah Mae Elam, Rebecca Osborne, Aretha Hollyfield, Marla Kiser, Tammy Lee, B.R. — Amy Halll, Paula Hammonds, Michelle Willis, Melinda Sutherland, Pam Keith, Anita Gobble, Pam Elam, Carrie Dillon, Cathy Powers, Dee Dee Salyer, Linda Marshall 442 Organizations School can be fun ... Cindy Mays, Suzie Hayes and Rhonda Martin take a moment to relax while on an FBLA trip. A President’s work is never done ... Lanna Monday looks Over one of her speeches before giving it. A moment of rest ... Mrs. Linda Harris takes a moment to relax and look over some of the good food at the FBLA tea. State V.I.P.’s The Virginia Vocational Student Associa- tion state presidents met with Governor Gerald Baliles on December 1, 1986, in recognition of Vocational Educational week. Pictured left to right are; Jeff Sluss, VICA President; Lanna Monday, FBLA President; Susan Brooks, PBL President; Patrice Elliott, FHA HERO Vice President; Bracina Bonner, DECA President; Jennifer Belcher, HOSA President; Syrinda Paige, AIASA President; Kathy Lineburg, FFA President. Virginia Vocational Student Association state presidents met with Governor Gerald Baliles, to witness the signing of a certificate recognizing Vocational Education Week. Pictured second to left is Lanna Monday state FBLA President. We're ready for our cue ... Mr. Wells and Mrs. Harris wait to enter the Mock Wedding. | can’t believe what just happened ... Jeff Hile- man was happy about being named Mr. FBL. Organizations 143 A Look Back _.. Closing 445 A Look Back ._.. 446 Closing MN SSy D Cc ”n Oo O Filling the little brown bag ... Loraine Lucas, L L Grocery, bags groceries for a shopper. Shaping Up Attending high school is more than classrooms and the land on which it is located; if is also the surrounding environment which sup- ports a student's social, intellectual, and mental deveopment. In the area of Castlewood and its neighboring communities, there is a multi- tude of experien ce to be found. Entertainment, dining, recreation, and cultural events, even though they may be sparse, all aid in shaping an individual's personality and mind. One may find a glimpse of beautiful scenery most anywhere, and within reasonable distance from any location, a person may find a local grocery store, gas station, restaurant, or variety store. While most shoppers do their browsing in larger, more complex stores, such as those found in Bristol or Abingdon, the community businesses are from where the real support comes. Sometimes conducting business in a small community is never as easy as it looks; nevertheless, that is what keeps our small town economy going strong. Lanna D. Monday The future site of new competition ... The sign indicates the future site of Riverside Shopping Cen- The house on the hill ... This house is one of the oldest homes in Castlewood and is often known by ter in St. Paul where business such as Food Lion, the title of the ‘Walter Gray House.’ Hardees, and Rite Aid will be. All bundled up ... Rusty, yearbook mascott, is ready to take on the great winter wonderland. A subtle setting This home, found in Castlewood, A peaceful portrait A view of old is offset by its surroundings Castlewood shows the serenity of a small town A bird’s eye view ... St. Paul encircles several of the community's businesses. WHITE STONE CO. 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The Pittston Coal Group Lebanon, Virginia 24266 703-889-4000 IMPITTSTON Coal PEOPLES BANK, INC. With Offices At Castlewood Honaker Lebanon Cleveland Colophon The 1987 Castletonian was published by the yearbook staff as one of the requirements of the Castlewood High School journalism class. The staff united for a common goal by spend- ing many hours working to complete the year- book. The staff endeavored to give the 1987 Castletonian a face-lift from previous year- books by using a greater amount of graphics and artwork, shading, and shadow-boxing. Ten, thirty, and sixty percent gray screens were used for this purpose. Avant Garde type was used throughout this book. Caption type size was 8 point while 10 point was used for copy; headlines were in 36 point. This 176 page book was printed on Dull 499 paper with black used as the base ink color. Blue 349 was applied to solid black on the silkscreen cover with cover art. American Yearbook Company of Clarksville, TN. printed the book. Our field representative to whom we owe much gratitude was Mr. Danny Boring. The estimated cost of produc- tion of the 1987 Castletonian was $13,000. Mr. Elmer Philippi of Delmar Studios photo- graphed all of the portraits and many of the action shots, as well as most of the group pic- tures. We would like to thank him for his talent- ed work and co-operation. The endless amount of work which the staff exerted was very commendable. Mrs. Judy Castle, the new yearbook advisor, is also to be commended for her willingness and eagerness to be in- volved in the production of this yearbook. The staff would like to thank both Ms. Sandra Norris, who encouraged and guided us through every phase of production, and Mrs. Castle, who inspired the staff to meet those deadlines, for their dedication and support. By Krystal Williams All smiles ... Krystal Wil- liams, Cathy Powers, and Julie Collins wait for the graduation ceremony to begin. Hanging on to memories ... dear friends, Sharon Kiser and Melissa Milton, embrace in a tearful hug after graduation. Name please? ... Kevin Mon- ette prepares to donate blood in the blood drive sponsored by the SCA. Serving royalty ... Josh Miotke carries the Homecoming crown to be presented duirng half- time. In The Stars In the winter the students and faculty of Castlewood High School were surprised with a visitor from France. Suzy Hostachy made her journey from France in search of ‘Banner’s Corner.’’ She made this trip after consulting an astrologist in France who told her that the alignment of the planets on her ‘‘celestial birthday’ would be over Banner’s Corner. The astrolo- gist suggested that Suzy would have an entire year of good luck if she came to so-called Banner’s Corner, which is now Castlewood, Upon Ms. Hostachy’s arrival in Castlewood, she wor- ried that she was not in Banner’s Corner where she should have been. Because of the language barrier, Miss Debbie Stevenson, the French teacher, was called upon to translate for Ms. Hostachy during her visit. After Miss Stevenson and Mr. Banner explained to Ms. Hostachy that she was exactly where she intend- ed, Suzy relaxed and enjoyed her visit. Her popularity grew and soon the entire community was buzzing with the news of her arrival and the purpose of the visit. She was a familiar sight within the school during her stay. By Krystal Williams a LIVINGSTON Chev. — Olds. — Pont. P.O. Box R St. Paul, VA 24283 762-2311 Visiting ... Mr. Banner and Ms. Stevenson pose with Suzy Hostachy. Do you understand? ... Suzy Hostachy speaks to a French Class in her native language. a What do | do? ... Stacy Reed and Scott Johnson show Steven White their xy- lophone. Clear your desks ... Mr. Alan Wells hands out test papers to his Science 9 class. — HUFF- COOK FUNERAL HOME St. Paul, VA 162-2II WHITE STONE CO. rushed Stone — Mine Safety Dust Agriculture Lime — Pelletized Lime Manufactured Sand Castlewood, VA 762-5563 Ads 16 7 PERSONALS HEAD HUNTERS Castlewood, VA Dr. Mark Copas, D.D.S. Castlewood, VA, 762-2323 COLONY HOUSE FURNITURE OUTLET Castlewood, VA, 762-5581 CLIFTON INSURANCE AGENCY Abingdon, VA, 628-4121 ST. PAUL CARPET WORLD, IND. St. Paul, VA, 762-0229 SOUTHWEST OFFICE SUPPLY Wise, VA, 328-2841 BERRY BUILDERS SUPPLY Abingdon, VA, 628-8136 ALLSTATE — Ben Hamby Abingdon, VA, 628-0675 METROPOLITAN INS. — Lois M. Kiser Dante, VA, 762-9271 ALLSTATE — W.B. “Jack” Henegar Abingdon, VA, 628-6338 LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL Lebanon, VA KISER FURNITURE Abingdon, VA VIRGINIA ANN JEWELRY Lebanon, VA, 889-3344 BOTH OF YOU Coeburn, VA, 395-6393 Charles W. Tyhurst, O.D. Lebanon, VA, 889-1315 Dr. C.M. Turner, Optometrist Coeburn, VA, 395-3151 SIT and SIP RESTAURANT St. Paul, VA, 762-2202 MATT SMITH’S MORRELL MUSIC Abingdon, VA, 628-4226 Congratulations! FOUR SEASONS Easy Tan Beauty Salon Mary Long Owner Opera tor 762-5832 or 762-7814 THE STYLE SHOP Castlewood, VA 762-7545 DAVIDSON Abingdon, VA 628-5822 FURNITURE APPLIANCES SI CKHEM’s Here’s another box of candy Week luncheon sponsored ... Pam Elam points out the by the members of the local goodies to Angie Smith and chapter. Cindy Nash during an ‘FBLA Lebanon, VA 889-3389 Small veices? Gary Fields, C Brent Dingus rehe@ Class. P Important Areas The theme “It’s Never As Easy As It Looks’’ has been emphasized throughout this edition of the Castletonian. The yearbook staff has worked hard to make this one of the best recollections of memories that a student might own. No matter what one’s areas of interest are, all areas are equally important in producing a quality yearbook that everyone might enjoy. From Academics to Sports the yearbook staff strived to reach the goal of covering all areas of school life throughout the year, each time finding ‘ t’s Never As Easy As It Looks”. What a year ... Rusty looks back on the year that was Never As Easy As It Looked. Saying goodbye is not easy ... Nikki Chaffin and Kim Taylor shared a hug at graduation. cae Fp baa Portes tn BEB Sats eg game eer oe Segoe Sern ie 2 ! — Late Rion ea fag we Se os Se Pee a . er SSS = Sats = SS See See