Greensville County High School - Riparian Yearbook (Emporia, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1986 volume:

A GW 86 ’87 GREENSVILLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL EMPORIA, VIRGINIA 23847 ■ ' wVOLUME 60_- ' mmim T v-;vT 3 ! With a projected enrollment of over 700 students in a building designed for 500, the new classroom trailers began slowly to arrive in the swelter¬ ing August heat after the opening of the ’85- ' 86 session. They were to be installed out back in the parking lot. Those fortunate to have classes transferred to the trailers found them to be comfortably air conditioned. There are a few old ones that are even rain-conditioned. ' � V ' ' HV. ■ V V.. vV ' iM rm M ) ' i-4 g.� r T r §- ' r , --.T v 7 Vjv £ s r, ‘ Hv5 ' s?, jW e vt� ;lfS, ■ « • , i . m PTTf fiS ' fiv ' 14 S f LM iHi. i .%• :vtv ?v. F ® E£« s 33tf. • J y s iU i v v : W r v , vv, n •o� --’v. r pi rv- ' . ri ' $ , £ « sflW-. Jtt «. v ,1 w L is- $ • ... v. ' ■ ' v2 , ai r - - X v V’. T’ ' V Ai k - SU ?WX ' ' , ' . ■I ' 1 An T V yv., , - tljL.y. By the beginning of the ’86-’87 session, the Virginia General Assembly had passed state wide legisla¬ tion mandating the opening of schools after Labor Day, necessitating a later closing date in June. Snow on snow and freezing temperatures not only delayed exams but moved graduation even later to June 14. This calendar revision was followed by another deep-freeze in February. Does anyone remember when graduation was May 30? ’ x v WY-.ppi4-oiuu .i , i w� flJ?ia«if« 1 .Mffiri -1 teKs ■■ a m miM s, ' j® V.sV?• T-- ' -•;; cv.r :,’V.5 ■ - • y;vy ■ .T ' s ‘33 Social Life. 4 Sports. 14 Clubs and Classes.32 Administration and Faculty.56 Class of ' 86.60 Class of ’87.70 Class of ’88. 78 Class of ’89.82 Business.86 Epilogue.95 (1) John Loughlin keeps his powder dry. (2) 1986 GCHS Litter Essay Winners: Front — S. Hicks, A. Jarratt, T. Jordan. Row 2 — A. Can¬ non, M. Gallimore, J. Hicks and S. Novey. They did their good deed trashing it. (3) Mr. Wilson gets a hug from GRIMACE- (4) Loafing in the parking lot were M. Tucker, C. Jarratt, L. Phillips and L. Wright. (5) R. Davenport gives an apple to Mr. Wilson during National Educa¬ tion Week. who art ui two hrfioWtd, £. hu v ;hi V rtcfdctv - ibj, h ' i wt ' fi y cine on m fjeavttt U.iill- breae ■a f L r ?ur jprgn (♦ our 6 _fangioe our ' i.5 nt i rt rt Mo, jftuf evil. j v-sr. rat. G.C.H.S. IS SCENE FOR YEARLONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZING Before the first bus pulled in at GCHS in the heat of the last week of August, stu¬ dent socializing had begun and continued in the halls, in the classrooms, in the gym, everywhere. School spirit soars as pep rallies raise the roof.” The build up dur¬ ing the week of Homecoming, when the classes competed with hall decorations, the bonfire, dress-up days, spirit chains and pep rally skits, brought down the house. (6) Guys dressed up as cheer¬ leaders. (7) Brian Kei burst his water bal¬ loons after being proclaimed the new homecoming queen during the mock con¬ test. (9) Betsy Byers symbolized the Statesmen and came back on crutches after the encounter with the Eagle team. (10) Cheryl Bailey and Susan Mitchell dressed up for U.N. Day. (11) The other social highlight was the prom. Sherith Hartwig and Roslyn Robinson went as hostesses. BURSTING AT THE SEAMS WITH SCHOOL SPIRIT, HOMECOMING ’85 CLIMAXES WEEK OF FUN Under uncertain skies, the rival statesmen of Randolph-Henry arrived for the big game, (1) as did Patrick Jones, (2) the Drum Major, and (3) The GCHS Marching Eagles Band under the direction of Mr. Dougert. (5) Cheerleaders, Mr. Wilson, and the Eagle mascot wait for the game to get underway. From the first kickoff it was a tough game for the Eagles. The halftime festivities began with the arrival on the field of the Queen contestants, riding and waving from convertibles and sports cars. (4) Sophomore attendants Alethea Bailey and Lisa Sasser perch on a Trans Am. (9) Senior attendants Berdina Washington, Meg Wilson and flower girl, Danielle Povar, wave from a convertible driven by Sean O ' Hara. (7) Lisa Harvell, ' 84 Homecoming Queen, arrives with flower girl, Eboni Reavis. The court forms as the attendants and their escorts take their places. (6) Betsy Byers and Kevin Vincent, Marissa Williams and Derrick Easter and (8) Vicki Goodwyn and Warren Jones, Cor¬ delia Carpenter and Floyd Carpenter await the announcement. (11) Mr. Wil¬ son crowns Theda Riggins Homecoming Queen for 1985 (10) Melanie Jarratt was Maid of Honor, escorted by Mic Topping. Mr. Wilson, Queen Theda Riggins and escort, Clifton Gaines, stand behind Sylvia White, Eboni Reavis, Danielle Povar, and Aaron Povar. The game resumed and the Statesmen trampled the Eagles 37-27. BETSY BYERS CROWNED 1986 QUEEN Mr. Wilson crowns Betsy Byers, escorted by Shawn O’Hara, Maid of Honor, Cordelia Carpenter was escorted by Douglas Chandler. Theda Riggins, ’85 Cueen as Benita Powell, Brian Roach and Ashely Mabrey line up in front. i (1) Homecoming contestants — Front to back: Karen Smith, Glenna Bautista, Marika Bradley, Alethea Bailey, Betsy Byers, Michelle Powell, Tersa Phipps, Cordelia Carpenter, Angela Spates. Lisa Sasser and Amber Detwilder (not pictured). (2) Junior attendants: Marika Bradley, Alethea Bailey and Lisa Sasser wave from convertible. (4) Amber Detwilder, Senior attendance is in a bed of blossoms. (5) Belinda Mason won the race at the pep rally. (6) Betsy receives congratulations. 8 HOMECOMING MEANS FOOTBALL FERVOR, FRIENDS AND FESTIVITIES Though every homecoming week had the same “game plan and shared similarities, each was different in the players, participants, pep rallies and school spirit which always escalated with each passing day. School regula¬ tions did not allow hats on and the wearing of “shades” so when Monday was declared “hat and shade day, many enjoyed the special dispensation Tuesday was role-rever¬ sal day. Students who had signed up to teach certain classes enjoyed playing “teacher for a day On Wednes¬ day — the schedule of events was bursting at the seams” with the homecoming parade down Main street after school. Remember this is the year the Marching Eagles Band got to ride! Then a carnival was held in the gym with over twenty games and activities sponsored by the classes and clubs to raise money. As dusk descended, the bonfire flared up against the sky as cheerleaders and witnesses watched the burning of the Statesman effigy (3). The next day, students appeared for “backwards day” with their clothes on the wrong way — which did present a few prob¬ lems for some. Friday, green and gold day finally arrived when everyone was to wear school colors. Mrs R Jones homeroom won for having the most participation. A rousing pep rally with a tag football game between Junior and Se¬ nior girls ended with the Juniors winning. High spirits spilled over to the big night as the Eagles trampled the Randolph- Henry Statesmen with a 20-17 win. Betsy Byers, who had been crowned Queen at half time and Cordelia Carpenter, Maid of Honor, and all of the attendants and friends cele¬ brated the victory at the Homecoming dance David Roberts and Melissa Person named Mr. and Miss Sweetheart in Valentine Contest David Roberts and Melissa Person from Mrs. Manson ' s homeroom were the big money-raisers. The senior class pre¬ sented David with dinner for two at Shoney ' s. Melissa received a box of chocolates on Fri¬ day, February the thirteenth. HELLO, OUT THERE SORRY, WRONG NUMBER AND BAREFOOT IN THE PARK PRESENTED BY GCHS PLAYERS The Band Room became an intimate Little Theater” for audiences averaging around one hundred per night for the bursting at the seams” performances in the fall and in the spring of ’86 with a series of plays under the direciton of Miss Julia Jordan. (1) Cast of “Sorry, Wrong Number , a one act play was performed in the fall with Hello Out There.” (2) George Pugh complains to Cheryl Bailey about the other apartment tenants in “Barefoot ; in the Park,” a play by Neil Simon. (3) David Roberts and Cheryl Bailey appear tipsy after an even¬ ing ' s meal and re¬ freshments. (4) Da¬ vid Roberts intro¬ duces himself to Cheryl Bailey and George Pugh and plans a night on the town. 10 DRAMA CAST BURSTING AT THE SEAMS WITH SUCCESS i ... f ' v � ■� mm t k Z h m g b ' f |BvSr V | -T- V ’ l Ik wm at ’ Surrounded by David Roberts, Bryan Soles, Mark Williams, Pam Harrison, Kelly Brown, and Robin Jarratt, Drama Coach Miss Julia Jor¬ dan happily dis¬ plays the silver revere bowl tro¬ phy won at the regional compe¬ tition. (5) Jill Grizzard, a neurotic old woman in “Sorry Wrong Number is con¬ vinced she is going to be murdered by strangers. The shocker was that her husband hired the killer. (6) Pam Harrison, as the cleaning lady in the prison, falls in love with framed inmate David Roberts in “Hello Out There.’’ 11 BURSTING AT THE SEAMS, THE ARMORY WAS SETTING FOR ’86 PROM Transformed into a fantasy night filled with twinkling stars, glittering from the paper appended to the otherwise ugly walls, the Armory took on a romatic aura as couples in their formal finery danced to the strains of (1) Power Play. Cherish” was the theme song. With one end featuring a huge painted mural of tree and flower-lined road up to a flowing waterfall cascad¬ ing like rushing time, those in attendance (3) feasted and frolicked in a charming atmosphere created by the Junior class. In a note of nostalgia, their moral was “Cherish today; cherish the life.” Prophetically — the Bakery Lounge has been selected for the scene of the ’87 Prom. (4) Couples on the crowded dance floor felt the heat as well as the beat, (2) but Meg Wilson and David Clarke didn ' t seem to notice. (5) Enjoying themselves at the prom were Ann Harrell, Clint Dunlow, Brad Luynch, anu Deborah Dunlow. (6) Hosts and hostesses Thorpe Vaughan, Vanessa Thomas, Mrs. Roach (sponsor), Shanda Mason, Shelly Scott, and Corey Phipps like their “jobs.” ATHLETIC FIELD SCENE OF GRADUATION ’86 Commencement exercises were on Sunday, June 8. under cloudy skies. The Rev. F.D.O. Black gave the invocation and benediction. Mr. James P. Wilson, principal, presented awards. Receiving the U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athletic award was Meg Wil¬ son and Al Tucker. (7) Melvin Tucker received the 4-H Scholarship presented by his mother, Mrs. Cozy Tucker. (8) Mr. H. Griggs of Georgia Pacific presented Andrew Wyatt and Vicki Hicks with $5,000 scholarships. Vicki Hicks received the DAR award; Melvin Tucker and Amos Adams were joint recipients of the NAACP award. Melody Hardy was granted the Retired Teachers Associ¬ ation award and also the GEA scholarship along with Pam Harri¬ son. The American Legion Scholarship went to Steve Novey; the Ruritan to Wallace Hill; the Rotary scholarship to Matt Gallimore and Andrew Wyatt. (9) Matt Gallimore, Salutatorian, spoke on the subject Community. (10) Vicki Hicks, Valedictorian, spoke on The Nation. Steve Novey, class speaker, spoke on The School and Vicki Goodwyn, faculty speaker, spoke on The Home. Supt. Arnold Saari (middle) passes Meg ' s diploma to Mr. Wilson so that Proud Pop can make the presentation. Mr. Allen Sharrett, chairman of the School Board, is behind Dr. Saari. Top Ten Graduates: Front; Vicki Hicks. Matt Gallimore. Steve Novey. Row 2: Melanie Jarratt, Melody Cifers, Lisa Pearson, Darren Pearson. Row 3: Amos Adams. Wallace Hill 13 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ' 86-’87 Left to right: Shanda Mason, Anne Barrett, Joy Wilcher, Kathryn Barrett, Melody Falls, Kim Floyd. Top: Lutisha Brown and Melody Falls. Not Pictured: Katherine Brna, Glenna Bautista, LeAnne Wiley. VARSITY AND JV CHEERLEADERS SHOUT IT OUT INDOORS, OUTDOORS - IN THE RAIN VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ' 85- ' 86 Left to right: Glenna Bautista; Kathryn Barrett; Karen Woodley; Missy Bolton; Theda Riggins; Seated: Meg Wilson; head cheerleader; Cheryl Bailey; Cordelia Carpenter; Nicole Taper; Missy Jones. So many times cheerleaders feel over¬ loaded — like their calendars are BURSTING AT THE SEAMS. In the fall, girls’ basketball games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, JV football on Wednes¬ days, and Varsity football on Friday. In the winter, boys’ basketball, Varsity and JV, is on Tuesdays and Fridays. Add to all this time, practices after school, tourna¬ ments, and hours spent on the bus or van going to away games. What you end up with can be twelve hours each week. Then, there are the special occasions — pep rallies, trying to complete the dance routine, camp, learning new cheers and more difficult stunts, and Homecoming — one of the most enjoyable, but busy times in the cheering year. Though cheer¬ leaders lead glamorous lives, the job re¬ quires hard work and loads of determina- tino. (1) It takes lots of cooperation — Varsity and JV cheered together for Homecoming ' 85. Much dedication is also a part of cheerleading. (2) Varsity cheer¬ leaders really had to stick it out for that rainy game. Miss Janet Powell worked with Varsity in 1985-86, and Miss Janice Jones in 1986-87. Miss Gwen Price is the sponsor for Junior Varsity. JV CHEERLEADERS ’86-’87 Left to right: Makeesa Mason, Janice Moody, Karen Hodo on Shonda Ridley, Natalie Graves, Tina Russell. Bottom: Monica Jones. LEFT JV 1985-86 Delisha Avents, Kim Floyd, Katie Kee, LeAnne Wiley, Katherine Brna, Lutisha Brown, Joy Wilcher, Melody Falls, Anne Bar¬ rett. 15 ■ fi h, 1985-86 VARSITY TEAM BRAVELY BATTLES TO A 3-5-2 SEASON EAGLES VARSITY FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD OPP. 14 Southampton 0 6 Sussex 6 6 Franklin 20 0 Lunenburg 35 12 John Yeates 6 10 Nottoway 10 0 Randolph-Henry 14 27 Bluestone 37 21 Park View 0 0 Brunswick 12 1 ' W ■ a Tf f lT yLl r.iF - HI r T JLR During a fair season in which several key players sustained • injuries, the Eagles fought on. (1) Brian Kei, 14, Quarter¬ back, gets ready to execute a pass. (2) Eric Coleman, 20, is hitting the sidelines for a big gain. (3) Patrick Moore, 43, j hits the left end to pick up a first down. (4) Micheal Gordon . 22, a J.V. player, turns the right corner for a first down. (5) Brian Kei, 14, on a passing play has blocking help from David St. Sing, 52. (6) Raymond Walker, 41, gets the hand off for a 20 yard gain. (7) Jerry Brown, 33, turns the right end for a short gain. (8) Chris Webb, 11, takes over duties for an injured Brian Kei. m Row 1: L to R; D. Lewis, C. Webb, E. Hicks, L. Smith, S. Moore, A. Tucker, D. St. Sing, D. Fleming, and P. Long. Row 2: M. Ross, J. Sloan, D. Turner, R. Alston, D. Cain, D. Clarke, A.D. Brown, R. Bayes, J. Brown. Row 3: Asst. Coach Larry Adams, R. Walker, P. Moore, T. c Boone, C. Jarratt, A. Clary, C. Woodley, B. Kei, E. Coleman, J. Wiggins, J. Loughlin, D. Moore, Asst. Coach L. Deloatch, Head Coach G. Phillips and Asst. Coach C. Lee. 1985-86 J.V. FOOTBALL TEAM CO-CHAMPIONS SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT EAGLES J.V. FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD OPP. 0 Brunswick 22 16 Nottoway 13 30 Randolph-Henry 0 8 Bluestone 6 26 Southampton 6 L to R: P. Webb, M. Dugger, D. Gillus, W. House, M. Lee, K. Sykes, M. Gordon, K. Jordan, E. Molden, W. Banks. 2nd L r. D. Deloatch, E. Jones, H. Rodgers, N. Moody, K. Robinson, R. Drake, T. Smith, J. Stephens, K. Mason, C. Ferguson. 3rd : C. Gillus, C. Williams, R. Beville, M. Robinson, C. Jarratt, C. Hardy, J. Seaborne, M. Featherstone, C. Young. 4th Row: . Ihandler, E. Jordan, G. O ' Hara, R. Adams, C. Williams, K. Sasser, C. Garner, B. Anderson. 5th Row: A. Miles, K. Bullock, Jlarke, W. Cooke, E. Powell, D. Moore, K. Garris, Assistant Coach G. Goode, D. Strickland, Head Coach L.K. Deloatch, istant Coach Buddy Jones, Student Assistant D. Holmes. The traditional rivalry with the Brunswick Bulldogs contin¬ ued to get stuck in the EAGLES’ craw when after a strenu¬ ous season, the two teams end up as co-champions of the district but respected competitors. Left Southside All Dis¬ trict Team: Front — Larry Smith, Craig Jarratt, David Flem¬ ming. Row 2: Eric Coleman, Saul Moore, and Al Tucker. (7) Chris Webb directs the EAGLES ' attack as he fills the quar¬ terback slot for an injured Brian Kei who sustained a shoul¬ der injury in the Bluestone game. V. 7- •VV ' I ’.75 X- -. VARSITY HAS 6-3 SEASON: J.V. TEAM UNDEFEATED; DISTRICT CHAMPIONS i VARSITY FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD EAGLES OPP. 15 Southampton 13 0 Sussex 41 0 Franklin 39 7 Nottoway 31 20 Randolph-Henry 17 26 Matoaco 12 20 Brunswick 0 28 Parkview 14 17 Bluestone 15 (1) Kevin Banner, J.V. Corner- back, leaps high for an intercep¬ tion. (2) Melvin Lee scrambles for extra yards. (3) Joe Wiggins takes a hand off from Chris Webb. (4) William Banks, half¬ back takes off for a long run against Park View. (5) Dexter Smith makes a sweep around the end. First Row (L to R): W. Clarke, C. Webb, D. Cain, P. Webb, D. Clarke, W. Banks, A.D. Brown, F. Mendez, K. Walker. Second Row: C. Garner, E. Coleman, C. Hardy, M. Smith, R. Bayse, J. Sloan, J. Barner, A. Robinson. Third Row: Head Coach G. Phillips, T. Boone, J. Wiggins, D. Flemming, C. Woodley, K. Mitchell, E. Flemming, B. Anderson, G. O ' Hara, M. Banks, L. Sykes, C. Lee, Assistant Coach (not pictured). Lett to Right, Row 1: K. Garris, M. Lee, C. Jarratt, M. Robinson, C. Williams, R. Beville, K. Sykes, T. Lewis; Row 2: E. Powell, C. Powell, D. Chapman, J. Tyler, R. Lee, K. Bynum, T. Williams, R. Hardy; Row 3: M. Dugger, J. Daniels, T. Jones, E. Mason, J. Atkins, A. Jordan, A. Lee, G. Morrow; Row 4: T. Elder, K. Bynum, J. Wiley, D. Moore, D. Ellsworth, A. Walton, E. Molden, C. Gillus; Row 5: K. Jordan, I. Miller, E. Sykes, M. Barnes, B. Zimmerman, M. Walton, A. Moore, R. Young; Row 6; D. Smith, P. Jones, R. Adams, A. Chapman, J. Walston, C. Slate, S. Williams; Row 7; D. Holmes, K. Bullock, D. Stevens, D. Hicks, C. Kelly; Row 8: Coaches B. Jones, Defensive Coordinator; L. Deloatch, Head Coach; G. Goode, Offensive Coordinator, B. Carr, Trainer. EAGLES J.V. FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD OPP. 16 Northampton Co. 0 16 Sussex 6 66 Randolph-Henry 0 58 Matoaca 0 32 Nottoway 16 38 Southampton 18 14 Brunswick 2 44 Parkview 2 28 Bluestone 0 Coaches Goode and Deloatch re¬ ceive a plaque congratulated by Wyatt Lee, owner of Positive 15 Club. (6) At the J.V. Sports Award Banquet sponsored by Wyatt Lee, the following received trophies (L to R). Corey Powell — MVP offense, Kevin Bynum — Coaches’ Award, Melvin Lee — MVP, Michael Robin¬ son — MVP defense, Mario Walton — Most touch¬ downs, Rick Beville — Coaches ' Award, Kevin Garris — Best blocker. Marvin Barnes and Joseph Daniels watch Reese Lewis, J.V. Quarterback, keep the ball and run around the end. (8) Eagles celebrate regaining the bucket from Brunswick. 19 ’85-’86 EAGLES’ RUNNER-UP STATUS SNAPPED The Eagles Varsity Basketball team had a competitive season 1985-86 as they finished in 3rd place in the Southside District. The team’s nucleus was built around J.V. players and the Sr. leader¬ ship of Derrick Capers, Craig Jarratt, and Larry Smith. The team went on the road to Park View for the District tourna¬ ment with a goal to make it the fourth consecutive year in the finals, but this was short-lived as the team fell short in a double over-time defeat by Park View. It was indeed a year of ups and downs but we saw some exciting basketball at times from Craig Jarratt, Derrick Capers, Larry Smith, Walter Baily and Kenny Wright. Craig was voted MVP and re¬ ceived 1st team All-District honors. Wal¬ ter Bailey was the Most-Improved player and along with Larry Smith, he was vot¬ ed on the All-District team. Credit must go to the Eagles for putting forth a com¬ petitive effort. Varsity Team Front (L-R) Antoine Robinson, Sandy Bradshaw, Derrick Capers, Darrin Gillus, Kevin Lundy. Back (L-R) Troy Boone, Byron Woodard, Craig Jarratt, Mack Broadnax, Coach Hank Atkins. Not pictured: Walter Baily, Larry Smith. i (1) Coach Atkins and Mallory call time out. (2) Craig Jarratt goes for a reverse lay up. (3) Kenny Wright beats out a Brunswick defender for two points. (4) Walter Bailey goes up for an offensive rebound. (5) Craig Jarratt and Byron Woodard both jump for the rebound. (6) Larry Smith and Craig Jarratt hustle while Bailey looks on. (7) Craig Jarratt skies for the rebound. 21 J.V. TEAM HAS CINDERELLA SEASON J.V. Team has Cinderella Season. After losing the first five games, they got to rolling and went on to win the next six in a row enroute to the district tournament, where they won in the first round but lost to Brunswick in the champi¬ onship game. J.V. BASKETBALL EAGLES OPP. 36 Sussex 39 57 Dinwiddle 59 47 Brunswick 72 51 Sussex 57 41 Randolph Henry 51 66 Nottoway 59 74 Dinwiddie 64 64 Park View 54 59 Bluestone 52 59 Randolph Henry 53 64 Nottoway 39 55 Bluestone 57 75 Park View 66 50 Brunswick 63 Playoffs 56 Bluestone 52 46 Brunswick 59 (1) Marcell Riggins grabs the rebound. (2) Shawn Manning looks for the pass. (3) Corey Phipps and Haywood Banks grab the rebound from the Cougars. (4) Mario Walton snatches the rebound from the Park View Dragons. 22 Eaglettes Team Front Row: Daphine Taylor, Constance Scott, Samantha Tomlin, Michelle Nichols, Regina Hicks, Vicki Goodwyn, Betsy Byers, Betsy Boone, Veronica Anderson, Karen Smith, Sharon Manning, Elsie Squire, Delores Williams, Coach Doris Harrison. (4) Sharon Manning watches while Constance Scott goes for the ball. (5) Vicki Goodwyn dribbles up the court. (6) Coach Harrison talks to the team during time out. EAGLETTES FINISH ’85 SEASON SECOND IN DISTRICT The 1985 Eaglettes finished the regular season in second place in the Southside District. A bye in the opening round of the district tourney and semifinal victory over Bluestone secured a spot in the Region I playoffs for Greensville. The regional berth matched the Eaglettes against the Domin¬ ion District ' s top seeded Midlothian squad. A 75-60 Midlothian win ended the 11-7 sea¬ son for Greensville. On October 8, 1985, Sharon Manning achieved a milestone n her scholastic career, as the junior ' s scor¬ ing total reached 1,000 points. Manning averaged 27.4 points and 19 rebounds per game this season. For the third consecu¬ tive year, Manning was named to first team All-Southside District and to first team All- Region I. In Virginia ' s first All-State team, Manning was named as a first team selec¬ tion and honored as Virginia ' s Group AA Player of the Year. Veronica Anderson and Michelle Nichols received honorable men¬ tion for All-District. EAGLETTES OPP. 56 Sussex 36 55 Franklin 52 66 Southampton 42 61 Sussex 77 49 Franklin 69 64 Nottoway 45 72 Park View 49 63 Randolph Henry 43 65 Bluestone 69 47 Brunswick 50 54 Nottoway 41 77 Park View 38 54 Bluestone 52 77 Randolph Henry 27 36 Brunswick 53 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 61 Bluestone 60 35 Brunswick 55 REGION 1 PLAYOFFS 60 Midlothian 75 Overall Record 11-7 Southside District 8-4 TRACK TEAM L-R — Anthony Kindred, Marvin Rawls, Maurice Webb, Derrick Capers, Toriano Moody, Floyd Car¬ penter, Adrian Brown, Darrin Pear¬ son. 2nd Row L-R David Cain, Alex Alston, Eric Coleman, Al Tucker, Chris Woodley, Gregory Wright, Vir¬ gil Hicks, Curtis Young, Promise Long; not pictured: Doug Chandler. EAGLETTES TRACK L-R — Karen Edwards, Natalie Graves, Rhonda Doyle, Rhonda Myrick, Tonya Lee, Tammy Williams, Karen Hodo, Reginia Hicks. 2nd Row L-R — Carmela Hill, Karen Smith, Janice Moody, Brenda Ev¬ ans, Karen Evans, Adrian Tucker, Cindy Weaver, Aleatha Bailey; not pictured: Cynthia Davis, Belinda Ma¬ son EAGLETTES The girls worked really hard with the help of Coach Lee, Coach Powell, and Coach Atkins in the ' 86 track and field. In the district meet, they placed fourth in a valiant attempt at the title. EAGLE TRACK TEAM WINS DISTRICT TITLE For the first time in six years, the Eagles captured the district title, Spring of 1986. With an overall score of 69, defeating Bluestone 37, Brumswick 47, Nottoway 54, and Parkview 37 in the tournament. EAGLES OPP. 67 Brunswick 51 67 Bluestone 41 62 Nottoway 51 81 Parkview 54 73 Nottoway 63 (1) Chris Woodley places 2nd in putting the shot in the district competition. (2) Eric Coleman hurdles with perfect form. (3) Karen Hodo, places 3rd in the 100 meter low hurdles. (4) Al Tucker spins off to throw the disc. (5) Veronica Anderson putting the shot. (6) Coach Lee instructs while Derrick Capers marks his steps at the regional meet in Williamsburg. (7) Matt Gallimore succeeding in his endurance ability to beat a Brunswick Bulldog opponent in the 2 mile. (8) Doug¬ las Chandler comes in first in the 110 high hurdles. (9) Promise Long places first in the 100 meter dash in 11.95 seconds. (10) Carmela Hill exhibits perfect form at the high jump. (11) Natalie Graves places third in the 200 meter dash. (12) Here Adrian Brown passes the baton to Toriano Moody in the relay medley. 25 VARSITY SCOREBOARD EAGLES OPP. 19 Franklin 4 18 Franklin 0 7 John Yeates 0 8 John Yeates 5 13 Park View 4 0 Randolph Henry 4 14 Bluestone 3 4 Sussex 6 4 Brunswick 3 14 Nottoway 3 10 Roanoke Rapids 13 3 Randolph Henry 5 5 Bluestone 7 10 Brunswick 6 4 Nottoway 3 15 Park View 3 3 Bluestone 2 2 Randolph Henry 5 1 Mills Godwin 10 Record 13-6 VARSITY TEAM Front Row (L-R): Reginald Davenport, Steve Novey, Chris Webb, Brian Kei, David Allen, David Powell, Brian Gibson, Lin Pope, Anthony Gay. Second Row: Coach Buddy Jones, Tim Gainey, Brad Lynch, Al Clary, Les Zimmerman, Craig Jarratt, Brian Clark, David Clarke. For the first time in eight years, the baseball team made it to state play-offs. Six players made All District. Named to the First Team were David Allen, Brian Kei and Les Zimmerman. Craig Jarratt, Steve Novey, and Brian Gibson made Second Team. David Allen had the distinction of being the first GCHS player in fifteen years to be voted to All- Regional First Team. His batting average was .545 with six home runs. Brian Kei was second with .445 average. Les Zimmerman came in third with a .340 average. Leading pitchers were (1) Brian Kei with a 5-2 (3) Angie Jarratt was named to First Team All win-loss, and (2) Craig Jarratt with a 6-2 record! Southside District as second baseman. (4) Betsy Byers received Honorable Mention All District as shortstop. BASEBALL TEAMS HAVE SUCCESSFUL SEASON J.V. TEAM Front Row (L-R): R. Whiteside, T. Williams, D. Elsworth, M. Lee, C. Gillis, J.C. Wiggins, K. Turner, K. Gordon. Back Row: A. Wesson, C. Garner, K. Mitchell, J. Wiggins, W. House, W. Banks, D. Holmes, and Coach Deloatch. J.V. SCOREBOARD EAGLES 4 4 7 5 6 0 4 7 5 4 7 Randolph Henry Sussex Central Bluestone Sussex Central Nottoway Southampton Sussex Central Bluestone Lee Davis Nottoway Park View Record 8-Wins 2-losses 1-TIE OPP. 3 7 5 4 8 7 1 0 11 4 5 EAGLETTES OPP. 20 Southampton 3 8 Franklin 5 0 Sussex Central 6 4 Southampton 2 9 John Yeates 3 1 Park View 4 13 Randolph-Henry 2 11 Bluestone 12 1 Sussex Central 8 6 Brunswick 10 9 Nottoway 0 12 Park View 6 14 Randolph-Henry 5 13 Bluestone 9 9 Brunswick 2 20 Nottoway 7 9 Franklin SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT TOURNEY 7 8 Brunswick 3 10 Bluestone REGION 1 PLAYOFFS 2 10 John Yeates 2 18 Poquoson 7 1 Colonial Heights OVERALL 16-6 DISTRICT 9-3 5 EAGLETTES WIN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT After losing three of their first four Southside District games, the 1985-86 Eaglettes posted six consecutive victories in the regular season to gain a share of the championship. With tour¬ nament wins over Brunswick and Bluestone, the Eaglettes cap¬ tured top tournament honors and advanced to Region I playoff action as the Southside’s number one seed. Greensville scored an opening round triumph over Peanut District John Yeates and a semi-final victory over Poquoson of the York River District before dropping a 5-1 decision to Colonial Heights, a team that went on to win the Group AA State title. This action lead to a Region I Runner-up Position. (5) Vikki Goodwyn was named to Second Team All Southside District as third baseman. (6) Meg Wilson was pitcher on First Team All Southside District. (7) EAGLETTES received tournament trophy. Others making First Team All Southside District were: Becky Byers at outfield. Lynn Thompson as catcher and Sharon Manning at outfield were Second Team All South- side District. Angie Jarratt at second base and Becky Byers at outfield were named to First Team All-Region I. Miss Doris Harrison was their coach. Front: V. Goodwyn, B. Byers, T. Jordan, A. Jarratt, B. Byers, D. Doyle; Row 2: J. Allen, C. Carpenter, M. Wilson, S. Manning, S. Chaplin, L. Thompson, Coach Harrison. Row 1: R. Whiteside, T. Williams. D. Ellsworth, M. Lee C. Gillus, J.C. Wiggins, K. Tuner, K. Gordan. Row 2: A Weston, C. Garner, K. Mitchell, J. Wiggins, W. House W. Banks, Trainer; D. Holmes, Coach Deloatch. wsmmm VARSITY TEAM Front: D. Gillus, K. Wright, J. Powell, A. Robinson, Q. Chandler, D. Hill; Row 2: S. Bradshaw, W. Bailey, B. Woodard, C. Garner, C. Phipps, Coach Atkins VARSITY SCOREBOARD EAGLES OPP. 73 Sussex 57 40 Sussex 59 49 Bluestone 58 81 Nottoway 68 46 Smithfield 49 59 Southampton 64 68 Matoaca 80 62 Park View 63 63 Tabb 70 80 Bluestone 53 67 Nottoway 41 67 Matoaca 71 44 Brunswick 80 58 Park View 62 63 Randolph-Henry 57 88 Randolph-Henry 78 40 Brunswick Tournament Finals 50 VARSITY BASKETBALL STRUGGLES VALIANTLY THROUGH TOUGH SEASON After a slow start, the Eagles gath¬ ered strength as the season pro¬ gressed, winning a place in the semi¬ finals game against the Brunswick Bulldogs by beating the Bluestone Barons in the quarter final of the Southside District Tournament. (1) Darrin Gillus watches Corey Phipps make a lay up. (2) Corey Phipps and Max Broadnax go up for a rebound. (3) Byron Woodard snatches the re¬ bound. (4) Antoine Robinson goes for the basket. (5) Kenny Wright pen¬ etrates for two. 29 1986-87 J.V. EAGLES ON WINNING STREAK TO UNDEFEATED SEASON J.V. BASKETBALL ' 86- ' 87 SCOREBOARD Sussex Franklin Sussex Bluestone Nottoway Matoaca Park View Tabb Bluestone Nottoway Matoaca Brunswick Park View Randolph-Henry Brunswick Randolph-Henry J.V. BASKETBALLTEAM (1986-87) Front: Anthony Welton, Melvin Lee, Rodney Lee. Row 2: Tobias Miles, Stanley Webb, Ronald Bailey, Marcel Riggins. Rear: Coach Goode, Clint Williams, Gregory Wright, Mario Walton, Shawn Manning. Not Pictured: Patrick Webb. Left: Co- Captains M. Walton, M. Lee and Captain S. Manning (1) Patrick Webb passes the ball off to Mario Walton for an easy score. (2) Mel¬ vin Lee scores on a fast break. k Jr Jt . j ■ i % i H B 1 ft [rfi1 The 1986 Eaglettes compiled a 15-7 overall record and finished third in the Southside District. Senior Sharon Manning closed out a brilliant four-year career at Greensville. In recognition of her many contributions to GCHS and to the girls’ basketball program, GCHS honored Manning by retiring jersey number 50. Sharon Manning averaged 30.5 points, 20 rebounds, and four blocked shots per game in her senior year. Manning finished her scholastic career at GCHS with 1,979 points which places her seventh on the state list of Outstanding Performances in VHSL Girls’ Basketball. Manning was named for the fourth consecutive year to first team All-Southside District as the top votegetter. The Eaglette standout was also unanimously selected for the fourth time on first team All- Region I. For the second consecutive season, Manning was named to All-State and was chosen as the Group AA Player of the Year in the state of Virginia. Junior Constance Scott and sophomores Karen Smith and Samantha Tomlin received honorable mention for All-Southside District. 3i GIRLS ' BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD EAGLETTES OPP 61 Southampton 39 37 York 54 50 Nansemond-Suffolk 80 63 Sussex 60 47 Franklin 44 63 Dinwiddie 33 58 Southampton 32 53 Franklin 39 66 Park View 38 58 Matoaca 33 37 Brunswick 47 92 Randolph-Henry 47 76 Nottoway 27 69 Bluestone 81 54 Park View 38 58 Matoaca 33 39 Brunswick 45 73 Randolph-Henry 40 81 Nottoway 22 46 Bluestone 51 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 86 Randolph-Henry 47 42 Bluestone 60 Margaret Scott dribbles down the court. Front: T. Lee, S. Tomlin. Row 2: S. Smith, A. Jarratt, Coach Harrison, D. Webb, M. Scott. Row 3: C. Carpenter, C. Scott, B. Mason, K. Smith, S. Manning, S. Butts, S. Butts, R Smith, N. Broussard. Below — Dr. Saari, Mrs. Manning, S. Manning, Left — S. Tomlin puts up a layup while Coach Harrison, and Mr. Wilson pose with re¬ teammate S. Manning looks on. tired jersey. SPECIAL STUDENTS ENCOURAGEDI WI mmmmm riS (C. ' V ' .C t .; ' :P 4 .1:-I,,.- V . ??� � yl% MlviHf, STUDfW V -� pvfp s.V- P ' -y ’j r cJ-£y v = rv,f ' cr-eZ-Air . � v ., i- ;: ' k ' � - - flP ? . -ar-i ' f ' r - - 5% . 7 V , £ £$ sags® •«« r :: «w l fe£ . zmpm - £V«£jg fc. 1 HtH : V- ' H •j . v. = X ' 4 RECORD ENROLLMENT IN PHYSICAL CLASSES, DRIVERS ED )F0 PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS EDUCATION Bursting at the seams is an apt description for all physical education classes taught by veteran coach, Sterling Smith whose specialty was football but is now gym and behind-the-wheel instruction. (1) Var¬ ious emotions are reflected after a safe trip back to homeport. Long smiles in satisfaction, Smith says a prayer, Joe Fleming is hysterical and Carpenter is incredulous. (2) Miss Powell ' s overcrowded classes time-shared the gym with Mr. Smith ' s brigade of ball players, alternating between classroom health stud¬ ies and Safe Driving book work with frightening films, to dress-out days in the gym or outside. When she married during the summer of 1986, (3) Coach De- loatch replaced her in the 1986-87 session. (4) Saul Moore takes a breather. (5) Andrew Mangrum had to study Mr. Grizzard’s history class. the smallest classes in enrollment are the special education classes taught by Mrs. Tucker (6) shown with Tina Driver and (7) Pam Dunlow. Ms. J. Jones also aided Mrs. Tucker. Mr. Sydnor held the record with only one pupil. Mrs. Goode (8) is shown helping Bernice Pope and Timothy Grizzard. (9) The Special Olympic race is on. (10) A very special person attracts the attention of Grimace and Friends. i r 1 X } E C MEDIA CENTER AND GUIDANCE PROVIDE FACTS, “FEEDING STATIONS, BRAIN FOOD” FOR GROWTH IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE I : % The Academic World revolved around the Me¬ dia Center at GCHS. With its vast amount of media materials to enrich the curriculum, an¬ swer inquirers, boost the computer minded and enchance current events, there was a steady flow of users seeking answers to every conceivable type of question, (including needle and thread, band-aid, lotion, money, etc.). Mrs. Russel, our Media Specialist, enjoyed assist¬ ing students, teachers, administrators and community patrons with local, state and na¬ tional information. She was assisted by Mrs. Lucile Robinson. (4) There is a collection of over 10,000 books, hundreds of filmstrips, re¬ cords, tapes, films, videos and computer pro¬ grams. (1) The video crew Brian Key, Patrick Jones, Steve Novey and Brad Bullock, assited Mr. Grizzard in taping the games. Also, maga¬ zines (back issues for 5 years), pamphlets, pic¬ tures, etc., as well as all types of equipment to use with audio-visual materials was available. The students know that if they need a place with atmosphere conducive to reading, study¬ ing and overall academic growth, the Media Center is the place to go. (2) That’s Eugene Allen, Virgil Hicks, Melody Cifers, Clifton Hicks, and Rodney Cox actually studying. (3) Academic Quiz Bowl District Champions Front: M. Gallimore, V. Goodwyn, A. Wyatt. Row 2: A. Johnson, L. Abernathy, B. Flood. Row 3: Mrs. Jones, C.W. Sawyers, P. Fleenor, R. Siddiqqui, J. Hicks, Mrs. Russell. (5) Team works out with computer in GCHS Library . EAGLE ACADEMIC QUIZ TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP The 1985-86 school session found the Southside District enthusiastic about plans for the first aca¬ demic competition. Each of the six district schools (Bluestone, Brunswick, Greensville, Nottoway, Parkview and Randolph-Henry) fielded a team for the competition. Questions were furnished by a local coordinator to Southside Virginia Community College and were centered around six subject areas: Math, Science, Social Studies, Literature, Current Events, and Mis¬ cellaneous. After many gruelling hours spent with the Knowl¬ edge Master” computer programs which contain 200 questions from many subject areas, the team went through countless hours of trivia pursuit, viewed T.V. quiz programs, scanned quiz books, almanacs, doing whatever they could to improve their academic acumen which paid off on Saturday, April 19, when they participated in the final aca¬ demic competition for the year at Southside Virginia Community College. The team went in with a 7-2 record. After being challenged by Brunswick, Nottoway, Bluestone, Randolph-Henry and Park- view, they came out with an overall 8-3 record. Mrs. Juanita Russell, Mrs. Peggy Jones, and Mrs. Cleo Goodwyn were sponsors. Below (6) Quiz Bowl Team practice by competing with a team of faculty members. GUIDANCE PERSONNEL EXPAND SERVICES The work of the guidance counsel¬ ors and that of Mrs. Kathy Watkins, guidance secretary (not pictured), has snowballed with each succes¬ sive year from counseling and scheduling of classes, helping stu¬ dents plan their programs of study, testing — SRA, PSAT, SAT, ASVAB and Competencies, to calling ab¬ sentees in order to encourage school attendance, inviting re¬ source people from the world of work to consult with students on job opportunities. Beginning in ’86-’87, each counselor taught a special ca¬ reers class in addition to the usual duties. Letters to parents of seniors, the many recommendations, and re¬ cord keeping tasks were put on hold when students stopped by for infor- matin and day-to-day conferences. Right: Mrs. Vassar and Mr. Wilson give Kel¬ ly Brown her National Merit Certificate of Recognition for her academic achievement on her PSAT. ABOVE MARCHING EAGLES Front: Sophonia Staten Annette Johnson Sharon Garris Row 2: Latonia Kemp Shanda Mason Alethea Bailey Shelley Scott Makisa Mason Row 3: Leah Abernathy Jennifer Kern Patrick Jones, Drum Major Natalie Graves Amy Moss Row 4: Debbie Rawlings Wade Council Stacey Thompson Karen Smith Darrin Kusaj Brian Zimmerman Row 5: Becky Thompson Shawn Rogerson Adrian Smith Melvin Tucker Betsy Boone Timothy Whitby Row 6: Bo Wilkerson Shawn Williams Kevin Stanley Tommy Woodruff Row 7: Clint Williams Shannon Eckberg Carlton Lewis Shawn Pitt Lennie Turner Paulus Turner Calvin Fields Row 8: Mark Williams Andre Smith Robert Smith Jeremiah Miller Lori Cannon Mixed Chorus: Performs at all school related activities and assemblies. Front Row: D. Brewery, E. Green, A. Phillips, A Waller, B. Rose, J. Chambers, C. Pierce. Row 2: D. Davis, S. Smith, C. Smith, S. Brittingham, C. Stephens, V. Robinson, F Hicks, A. Moore. Row 3: N. Watts, L. Tyler, S. Moore, C. Jarratt, P. Jones, M. Tucker (2) The Concert Band performs at Annual Christmas Concert under Director Dougert. CHORAL GROUPS PRACTICE AND PERFORM The GCHS Choral department accomodated both students enrolled in classes for credit and others who were unable to enroll but wanted to gain performance knowledge. The var¬ ious groups included the Greensville County Mixed Chorus, “Essence, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, and occasional combined cncerts with the E.W. Wyatt, Jr. Choral Ensemble. We participated in the District III, Regional Choral Festival in Richmond, Va; All-Regional Chorus; Mid-Atlantic Jazz Show Choir Festival, Harrisonburg, Va; and Kings Dominion Competition, Doswell, Va. Local appearances include church performances at members ' request, 4-H banquets and Share-the-Fun Talent Shows, Annual Retirement Ban¬ quets, Guest Choir for numerous Black Emphasis Month Programs, Anniversary guests for area vocal ensembles, and National Anthem at the Boys’ Basketball games. Men’s Choir, known as A Touch of Class,” is an extra curricular ensemble. L-R: Pat¬ rick Jones, Carlton Jarratt, Melvin Tucker, and Mr. Fields, Director. 37 (4) Essence performs “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” with choreography by Mr. Fields at the Christmas Concert. (5) E.W. Wyatt Jr. Choral Ensemble per¬ forming at the Christmas Concert. (6) Essence Show Choir proudly displays a 1986 Mid-Atlantic Jazz and Festival Plaque for excellent ratings. Members included are: L-R: A. Phillips, Mr. S. Fields, C. Pitt, C. Jarratt, H. Delbridge, C. Smith, K. Mason, V. Robinson. SCA INCLUDES ALL STUDENTS IN MEMBERSHIP The Student Cooperative Association is the one organization to which all students automatically belong without invitation or dues. It is the moving force in planning and sponsoring student activities during the year from Homecoming Week to Col¬ lege Day and the Thanksgiving assembly in the fall to fund raising events like the Carnival, the Spring Fling and the Muscu¬ lar Dystrophy Superdance. SCA Homeroom Representatives ’86 Bottom Row: S. O ' Hara, S. Hicks, C. Thomas, S. Novey, V. Hicks, S. Mason, N. Taper, M. Powell, T. Johnson, V. Robinson. Row Two: S. Mayes, A. Detwilder, T. Riggins, C. Bailey, S. Butts, C. Car¬ penter, S. Young, P. Powell, S. Eckberg, A. Harrell, T. Vaughan. Row Three: C. Roberts, L. Hobbs, B. Clark, L. Thompson, L. Harris, S. Skinner, J. Griz- zard, K. Brown, M. Williams, R. Giddiqui. Row Four: A. Green, V. Goodwyn, A. Spates, D. Moore, C. Harrison, A. Tucker, P. Jones (2) SCA Officers ’85- ' 86: S. O’Hara — Parliamen¬ tarian, B. Washington — Secretary, S. Hicks — President, S. Novey — Vice President, C. Hill — Treasurer (3) SCA Officers ’86-’87: M. Powell — Rec. Secretary, C. Bailey — President, Row 2 — A. Powell — Treasurer, L. Thompson — Corr. Secretary, B. Flood — Reporter, Row 3 — C.W. Sawyers — Parliamentarian, R. Siddiqui — V. President. (4) Novey, Kei, and Bullock cl own at the carnival. (5) (6) Students visit College Day exhibits. (7) A paraplegic guest speaker warns of the danger of drunk driving during an assembly. BETA CLUB TAPS HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS HT jt r Only those students with a 3.2 grade point average are eligible for tapping into Beta Club. The club plays an active role in the school and community. School- wise, they offered a tutoring ser¬ vice to GCHS students, partici¬ pated in the Homecoming carni¬ val, and worked the concession stand at football games. For the community, they collect¬ ed canned goods at Thanksgiv¬ ing and Christmas for needy fam¬ ilies. Also at Christmas, they col¬ lected toys. In March, they attended the State (8) The 1985-86 Beta members were: Bottom row: Mrs. Roach, sponsor, C. Carpenter, A. Spates, N. Taper, V. Hicks, S. Mason, G. Webb, K. Swenson, J. Scott, Mrs. Bennett, sponsor. Row two: P. Powell, A. Johnson, S. Owen, S. Eckberg. W. Lassiter, T. Vaughan, M. Cifers, S. Hartwig, M. Malone, M. Gallimore. Row three: J. Grizzard, R Siddiqui, L. Cannon, K. Rodgester, W. Lassiter, B. Boone, S. Novey, A. Adams, W. Hill. Row four: C. Bailey, C. Headley, A. Wyatt, D. Harding, M. Williams, W. Boswell, K. Barrett, K. Brown and M. Powell. Newly tapped in members for 86-87 were: A. Barrett, G. Bautista, K. Brna, L. Brown, A. Byers, R. Doyle, D. Dunlow, C. Gendron, M. Ivey, S. Phillips, A. Powell, T. Russell, A. Smith, L. Wiley and D. Woodruff. (9) 1985-86 Beta officers were: Front row: M. Gallimore, Pres.; C. Bailey, V. Pres.; M. Powell, Sec.; Back row: K. Rodgester, Treas.; M. Wiliams, Hist., and V. Hicks, Pari. (Not pictured). (10) Kathryn Barrett and Rodgester served refreshments to guests at the installation and induction ceremony. (11) Butler Barrett, guest speaker and former Beta member, chats with Mrs. Roach. (12) Beta members K. Swenson, S. Hartwig, M. Powell, M. Gallimore and C. Headley with Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Roach, work hard at concession stand! I 39 FORENSICS TEAM DRAMA CLUB Front: Kelly Brown, David Roberts, Pam Harrison. Back: Miss Jordan, spon¬ sor, Mark Williams, Robin Jarratt, Bryan Soles ENGLISH, HUMANITIES AND DRAMA CLASSES SET STAGE FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION SKILLS Hitting a balance between drill, drama, and debate was achieved in the English Department with the extra-curricular t activities made possible by Forensics competition and Drama productions. The Forensics Team (7) made a good showing in the Southside Tourna¬ ment at Longwood College. Pictured are (l-r) Andrew Wyatt, who won first ! place in boys ' extemporaneous speaking; Thorpe Vaughan, taking fourth place in spelling; Shanda Mason, taking fourth place in original oratory; and Vanessa Thomas placed second in girls’ extemporaneous speaking. (8) The Drama Club won two first place Silver Bowl Trophies at the district competition held at Brunswick High School, Fall of ' 85 for their one-act play, “Hello, Out There under the direction of Miss Julia Jordan. Later they traveled to state competition at York High school (1) V. Murrell concentrates on Mrs. Turner’s assignment. (2) Claretta Vix and Jerry Kindred have fun in Mrs. Holmes’ class. (3) Michael Adkins, Donald Jones, Mrs. Allen and Karen Stephens pause and pose. 40 (4) Missy Bolton and Robin Lucy dress up as the nun and wife of both from Canterbury Tales in Mrs. Scott’s class. (5) Hattie Del- bridge, Virgil Hicks, Wade Kitch en, Brian Gib¬ son cluster around Mr. Sadler. (6) Mrs. Johns is consulting with (13) Mrs. Haverstock (9) Ms. Peebles has the full attention of Anthony Ma¬ son and Andy Seldon. 41 Left: Ms. Jordan, kids around with Sally Owen. Above: Shereth Hartiwig and Shannon Eckberg watch the antics. HISTORY GOVERNMENT AND SOCIOLOGY CLASSES STRESS CITIZENSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES The Social Studies classes involved students in projects to ex¬ pand knowledge of problems throughout history and in present day society, exploring the legal processes for bringing about change and possible solutions. (1) Mrs. Moore finds the passage for Florence Adams. (2) Andrew Wyatt, Sherman Mason, Keith Vincent and Melondy Harding explore the New World with Ms. Harrison. (3) Mr. Grizzard checks on Antoine Robinson’s progress. (4) Mr. Lee is not crying over broken eggs! Do sociology students learn parental responsibilities in the egg — “baby tending? (5) Government students were required to vote and get others to register and exercise their civic duty. (6) Guest speakers were a part of the class agenda. Amos Adams takes a front seat to hear FBI agent. The History Club held a Parlimentary Procedure Workshop in Sep¬ tember. Model U.N. Day was the highlight of October. Putting on a singing program and distributing gifts at the local nursing home was the Christmas project. In February, there was a month of speakers and studies in Black History, culminating in an exhibit of projects and a party. March was History Month and the 11th grade Humanities class entered their historical papers, projects, performance, and video in competition at St. Paul’s College, winning 1st and 2nd place awards. HISTORY CLUB SPONSORS SOCIAL AND SERVICE EVENTS Row 1: Steve Skin¬ ner, Samantha Robinson. Row 2: Sherman Mason, Annette Johnson, Shirley Smith. Row 3: Rasheed Siddi- qui, Mrs. Anna Price, sponsor. Not pictured: Ekaterina Pair, Leah Aber¬ nathy, Jeffrey Hicks, Matt Galli- more. (7) Brian Kei and Amos Adams listen to Mrs. Price. (8) Mr. Kientz, veteran American history teacher, managed to teach a few classes between computer trouble-shooting. (9) Mi¬ chael Tyler, Susan Lynch, Beth Mar- coe Mrs. Goodwyn, get acclimated to one of the new trailer classrooms. Vikki Hicks, Brian Flood and Rasheed Siddiqui cast votes in a mock election with poll workers Camilla Hill, Stacy Hicks, Charlene Thomas, and Berdina Washington. 43 SCIENCE-MATH CLUB 4 MATH AND SCIENCE CLASSES INVOLVE STUDENTS IN SCIENCE FAIR AND COMPETITIONS Left: Science Math Club, Front: Berdina Washington, Carolyn Roberts, Wallace Hill, Reginald Davenport, Michelle Powell, Annette Johnson. Row 2: Steve Skinner, Charlene Thomas, Stacy Hicks, Tina Johnsn, Mrs. Jones, Sponsor. Row 3: Amos Adams, George Pugh, Jeffrey Hicks, Sa¬ mantha Robinson, Angie Wyche, Melissa Person The GCHS Chapter, members of the Virginia Junior Academy of Science, hosted the Math-Science Fair held in the Armory, February, 1986. Later they participated in the competition held at St. Paul ' s College, Spring of ’ 86 . Science-Math Club Officers: Front: Carolyn Roberts, Sec; Steve Skinner, Pres; Berdina Washington, VP; Back: Wallace Hill, Parliamentarian; Regi¬ nald Davenport, Treasurer. Test tubes, text books, trial and error experiments, daily reading and worksheets, problem solving were a part of science and math classes — from the general consumer math to the advanced courses in pre-calculus, chemistry and physics. Special interests were encouraged through par¬ ticipation in the Science-Math Fair which displayed projects prepared by students in all of the science-math classes in the county. Members of the Science-Math Club had a pizza party at Christmas and sold custom- made badges for a fund raiser. The club also had a booth at the SCA Fair. 10 ■■ ■ | K ' jSZ, (1) Mr. Jones’s biology stu¬ dents, David St. Sing and Raymond Walker show more interest in football. (2) Thom¬ as Robinson and Robert Cain show Mrs. Jones their ci¬ phering ' ’. (3) Mrs. Nylander aids Lane Harris with a geom¬ etry problem. (4) David Rob¬ erts and Sally Owen enjoy Mrs. Rhoads’ class. (5) Miss Gwen Price teaches consum¬ er math. (6) Mrs. Brown’s class meets in the physics lab. (7) George Pugh, Miss. Vincent, and Claretta Nix set up business in the hall. (8) Sis¬ ters Renee Pam Gay study together. (9) Looking over Science Fair projects in the Armory are Lori Cannon, Keith Bell, Leah Abernathy, Pam Harrison and Lynn Thompson. (10) Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Beaman and Wendy King watch Michelle McBeth set up an experiment in chem¬ istry class. Not pictured: Mrs. Roach. 45 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) ACHIEVE RECOGNITION IN COMPETITIONS, STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE In addition to the traditional typing, shorthand, accounting, and office services courses, recordkeeping and business law, many students enrolled in business computer applications and word processing classes in a steadily expanding program to keep pace and provide practice in the latest business technologies. FBLA reinforced those students willing to go the second mile — to stay the extra hour for drill, spelling and math tests which paid off in great competitive skills. (1) At the VSU Regional Conference in Petersburg, Virginia, Angelica Holmes made 1st place in typewriting; Wallace Hill, 2nd place date processing; Melanie Jarratt, 3rd place word processing; Veronica Thomas, 2nd in business law. At the FBKA State Conference in Roanoke, Angelica Holmes shows her plaque with Berdina Washington, Mrs. Pugh, and Mrs. Reavis. (2) Lisa Sykes, Kim Rodgester, Melody Cifers, Berdina Washington, Mrs. Pugh, Melanie Jarratt, and Mrs. Martin attended the Business Fair at Richard Bland College and won 1 st place in Office Technology. At the Southside Community College Business Fair, Pam Scott placed third in shorthand; Mark Williams, 2nd in accounting; and Marion Ross, 1st in typewriting. Also, Frances Allen placed 2nd in - i business law. (3) FBLA Club— 1985-86. Front: . Mrs. Martin; Mrs. Pugh; K. Rodgester; M. j| Ross, L Sykes. A Pouncy. Treasurer. V H B J Goodwyn. P Scott. V President Berdina t. spc. . T St M Washington, President. Row 2: Mrs. Reavis, R. Siddiqqui; L. Zimmerman; A. Tucker; K. — Edwards; C. Thomas; M. Daniels; Mrs. Collins; ,-,v S. Young; Mrs. Bennett; M. Gallimore. (Not ' -v. j pictured: T. Gainey; J. Epps; S. Hawthorne; J. ' V | k J Evelyn Lee concentrates on her program in nomnuter literacv. 1985-86 Computer Club: Shirley Smith, Vernon Hicks, Adrienne Smith, Miranda Malone, Ginger Johnson. Row 2: Mrs. Hux, sponsor, Tammy Dunlow, Wallace Hill, Terrance Hill, Matt Gallimore. 46 BUSINESS CLASSES KEEP PACE WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES (6) Mrs. Pugh checks on Chuck Moore’s typing. (7) There ' s a bevy of “beauties in the business classes. (8) Mrs. Martin is pleased with Sophia Sawyer’s progress on the com¬ puter. (9) Mrs. J. Collins assists Tammy Newsome in word processing. (10) Bryan Soles gets a turn at the computer under Mrs. Nylander’s supervision. (11) Nancy Perkins and Tersa Phipps work in Mrs. Bennett’s BCA class STUDENTS ATTEND MODEL OAS AND UN “WORKSHOPS S. IW JH HI S MODEL OAS HELD IN D.C. Designed to serve as a vehicle for dis¬ seminating knowledge about the role, structure and performance of the Orga¬ nization of American States, partici¬ pants endeavor to apply theory learned in the classroom to actual foreign policy issues of the region. GCHS delegates to the simulation OAS represented the country of Barbados. Right: They are visiting with the First Secretary Alter¬ nate Representative of the permanent mission of Barbados to the Organiza¬ tion of American States. Mr. Michael King (1) briefed the students and re¬ sponded to questions about his coun¬ try. With this information, they repre¬ sented Barbados in the Model OAS held in Washington, D.C., November, 1985. (2) Ekaterina Pair and Melinda Green lis¬ ten to the Barbados briefing. A 1986-87 group of students attended the Model UN workshop, February ’87, in Norfolk. Mrs. Anna Price and Mrs. Donna Povar were sponsors. O.A.S: Front Row: Shereth Hartwig, Melinda Green, Michelle Powell and Leah Abernathy. Back Row: Mrs. Donna Povar, Steve Skinner, Matt Gallimore, Jeffrey Hicks, Rasheed Siddiqui, Andrew Wyatt. Not pictured: Ekaterina Pair. FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS ENCOURAGE GLOBALTRAVELS Though Spanish and French classes studied the culture as well as conversation and comprehension of those ‘‘Romance Languages in books, slides and films, twenty-four students were fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel, sample and savor life in Spain, France and England on a ten day tour chaperoned by Mrs. Povar, her hus¬ band, and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Zavadsky in June, 1985. They spent five days in Madrid, Spain. From there, they visited El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen, Toledo and Segovia. An overnight train put them in Paris for two days where they visited the Louvre and the Palace of Ver¬ sailles. They took a ferry from France to England, visiting Canterbury and ending their tour in London. Pictures (3) and (5), taken by Doug Harding, are of the Roman Aquaduct that still supplies water to Sego¬ via, Spain and (5) the castle in Segovia that was used in the movie, Camelot.” Lane Harris’ pictures show (4) Buckingham Palace in Lon¬ don and (6) the Eiffel Tower, a tourist attraction in Paris. Foreign Language Club: Front: A. Johnson, S. Hartwig, L. Abernathy, L. Harris, Mrs. Povar. Row Two: A. Spates, S. Eckberg, L. Cannon, A. Smith. Row Three: R. Siddiqui, B. Hartwig, M. Gallimore, C. Roberts. Row Four: A. Wyatt, S. Skinner and J. Hicks. Row Five: C. Headley, T. Williams, A. Harrell, P. Jones. Not Pictured: C. Hill, K. Swenson, D. Callahan, C. Fields, A. Harrell, T. Williams and P. Fleenor. 1986-87 Officers: C. Fields, President; A. Spates, V. President; and S. Hartwig, Sec.-Treas. final plans with Supt. Saari for GCHS students to travel to Brazil are Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jordan, Alvin Jordan, Salema, Brazilian exchange student, Rodney Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Lee, Clifton Batts, and Mrs. Batts. Decio Salema, exchange stu¬ dent, graduated in the class of 1986. Favio Mendez, also from Brazil, was in the Class of ' 87. PRINTING CLASSES, ICT, AUTO AND CLOTHING OCCUPATIONS VOCATIONAL TRAINING Printing students, in addition to (1) Elsie Squire shown with Mr. Bowman, gained practical ex¬ perience in layout; darkroom procedure, strip¬ ping, platemaking and press work, binding and finishing in the production of all kinds of print¬ ed materials — pamphlets, brochures, busi¬ ness cards, tickets, invitations, even a seven¬ ty-page book on the history of printing. Stu¬ dents designed Christmas cards, personal note pads, bumper stickers and badges (2) Sharon Brown and Saul Moore listen to Mr. Bass in ICT class. The ICT-VICA Club won first place in the job interviews competition at Chesterfield, Virginia. The VICA Club had a busy year exploring and participating in the world of work. (3) The Auto Mechanics Shop was the place to bring your car for servicing and general mainten- ace. (3) Anthony Flood, Duane Woodruff look un¬ der the hood. That’s Mr. Ferguson on the “skate¬ board.” (4) Dexter Morgan, Donald Tyler, Darrell | Turner, and Johnny Stephes are actually study¬ ing? (5) Duane Woodruff and Mr. Ferguson put in «! new plugs. 50 FHA Club. Bottom Row: Melissa Person, President; Maudette Jordan, Vice President; Rosylyn Robinson; Sonji Porter, Secretary; Sona Turner, Sonya Williams, Mrs. Karen Collins. Row 2: Darlene Smith, Rhonda Smith, Sharon Parker, Ethel Walker and (not pictured: Tabitha Bowser, Melissa Sandlain, Elsie Squire, Angela Mason, Gail Squire.) While women have been invading the traditional mens’ professional worlds, most found that they were also expected to perform in both “worlds” daily. The old adage that “women’s work is never done” in undoubtedly true in today’s world, as mothers rush home to their second job as homemakers. Home Ec. classes studied housing, home furnishings, money management, careers in homemaking, all designed to foster efficiency. Students cooked tacos, pizzas, cookies, breakfasts and lunches. They sewed the latest fashions and made latch-hook rugs and stuffed teddy bears. The FHA Club had make-up demonstrations by Mrs. Virginia Barnes of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The Clubs sold Eagle key rings and helium balloons at the Homecoming Carnival, raising money to go to Kings’ Dominion. At Thanksgiving they had a fellowship dinner at the Pizza Hut. They had a Christmas Party after school with gift exchanges and made Valentines for the teachers. (6) Mrs. Collins watches Joanna Harris thread a needle. (7) Maudette Jordan sews on her garment. r MECHANICS, GIVE ICT-VICA CLUB ICT-VICA Club. Bottom Row: Mr. C. Bass, T. Jordan, R. Hicks, W. Stukes, Mr. S. Bow¬ man, Mr. D. Ferguson. Row 5 Two: L. Weaver, J. Fleming, A. ifj rf Holmes, C. Morgan, J. Ste¬ phens, D. Woodruff. Row Three: T. Moody, R. Grant, J. .. Kindred, A. Alston, D. Tyler, A. Person. Row Four: E. Allen, R. Cox, D. Grant, D. Morgan, G. Peebles. Row Five: D. St. Sing, E. Hicks, D. Turner, A. Mangrum, S. Stukes, A. Rob¬ inson. HOME ECONOMICS CLASSES AND FHA CLUB ENJOY CRAFTS AND COOKING CONCOCTIONS 51 NURSING AIDE CLASSES NURTURE CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES I; i 3 In September, 1961, the local hospital was a facili¬ ty of only 40 beds with a nursing staff of less than 50. There was one operating room, one laborato¬ ry, and one full time x-ray technician. It literally “burst at the seams” with new additions and now has 127 beds and employs over 300 profession¬ als. In the early 70’s, School Superintendent Sam Owen inaugurated a cooperative training program between GCHS and GMH. Today, 4 R.N. instruc¬ tors, Mrs. Wrenn, Mrs. Rosseau, Mrs. Belmonte and Mrs. Owen teach and supervise the nursing aid classes. (1) Melinda Terry, Deborah Powell, Amy Stainback and Lisa Doyle don their uniforms (2) Lisa practices the suction cup on a “new born doll.” Amber Detwilder and Angie Jarratt cheer up a young patient. (4) Future Angels of Mercy”; Row 1: Angela Mason, Dinora Banks, Ann Webb, Pam Sykes. Row 2: Melissa Sanders, Mary Ellen Mier, Pam Miles, Tabitha Bowser. (5) Mrs. Owen checks classwork. (6) Nursing Aid II students Row 1: Sharon Butts, Teresa Kee, Portland Flemming. Row 2: Amber Detwilder, Angie Jarratt, Jean Lu¬ cas. Row 3: Altameeze Bonner, Angie Phillips and Della Allen. CAFETERIA NOURISHES 475 BODIES DAILY The cafeteria staff serves an average of 475 plus meals daily in five 20-minute lunch shifts, beginning at 10:09 and ending at 11:54 a.m. Left to right Mildred French, Dorothy Andrews, Assis¬ tant Manger; Ruby Jones, Manager; Vesta Melcine Tillar, Bertha Person, Madeline H. Williams. (Not Pictured: Ethel Miles and Pam Walton. 0 ART NURTURES THE SOUL By their arts, ye shall know them, so declares Mrs. Manson, whether in reference to the rich heritage of artifacts from past civilizations or to the individual work of her students — as those who try to pass off others ' works as their own have found out! One ' s art work, like one ' s handwriting, reveals much about the one who produced it Adolescent arts show two psychological creative types developing. Whether the teenager is visual or nonvisual in his world view is secondary to the importance of being a creative, problem-solving person. Talent, says Mrs Manson, is a gift from God but creativity and perceptions can be increased through practice and self-motivation. Creativity in the arts, in the sciences, in all aspects Of life is the ingredient with the potential for producing satisfaction Art nurtures the soul that is sensitive to its power and vision Unfortunately, the GCHS art program has shriveled from two teachers to one during the 80 ' s Former Gov Robb ' s Standard of Quality limited academic students scheduling of electives which effected their chances for art classes, for becoming cognizant and articulate in the arts, and for self-discovery Art is for everyone (7) Frederick Owens works on his acrylic portrait in the TAG class which met after school. (8) Mrs. Manson advises Ekaterina Pair on a finish for her ceramic sculpture bust of Queen Nefertiti. (9) Sharon Parker smooths her clay gradu- (10) Mrs. Manson gives Randy Hicks a cri- (11) Angela Poarch, Frederick Owens, along with Leroy Sykes, ate figurine prior to glazing. tique on his self-portrait. Cordelia Carpenter and Joy Wilcher (Not pictured) were in the after-school TAG Art classes, ’75-’86. I VO-TECH AND FRi (1) VICA Club members participated in the Building Trades Contest, Ma¬ sonry and Drafting. Arnette Person and Garry Lawson plumb their work at the Virginia State Fair in Richmond. (2) Governor Baliles and some unidentified judges check the student projects. (3) Back at the farm, Mr. Boone gives a demonstration to Martin Peebles. (4) Henry Thorpe and Tommy Taylor try out the tractor. LUBS SPONSORED BY VO-TECH CENTER The Vocational Technical Center has a total of 160 students who are members of the VICA and FFA Clubs. Instructor, Mr. Easter, (7) supervises. (5) Robert Cain. (12) Ralph Turner and (13) James Obie in building trades along with Mr. Boone (3) and (6) Mr. Wozniak shown with David Powell and Kenneth Mitchell in drafting class. All together with Mr. Lowell Wilson (not pictured) they sponsored the (8) Vo-Tech VICA Club. (9) Michael Taylor was ’85- ' 86 president; Richard Jarratt, v. president; Kennett Pitt, secretary; Shawn Broussard, treasurer; Darrin Smith, par¬ liamentarian; and Richard Edson, historian. They took part in contests, bake sales, raffles, sold chicken muddle, held basketball games, built a float (14) for the Peanut Parade, had a dance and mud sling. Each year is capped with the annual picnic or banquet. Officers for 1986- 87 were Brian Gibson, president; Ray Bayes, v. president; Debbie Whiting, secretary; Doug Chandler, reporter; Doris Simmons, treasurer; and Dexter Grant, parliamentarian. In addition to the usual fund-raising activities, they sold jewelry and sponsored a car wash. One of the most beneficial activities was the participation in contests, competitions, and leadership events on local, district, state and nation¬ al levels. Located on a 55-acre tract of farm land, the Vo- Tech Center was the place where practical ex¬ perience was provided through the planning and cultivation of crops. Mr. Mason, Agricultural teacher, sponsors the (10 and 11) FFA (Future Farmers of America Club). Officers for 1985-86 were J. Brown, president; B. Edson, vice-presi¬ dent; J. Swenson, secretary; F. Carpenter, re¬ porter; D. Rawlings, treasurer; W. Hicks, senti¬ nel. For the ' 86-87 slate, David Rawlings was president, K. Tower was treasurer, J. Barner, secretary; S. Rowland, sentinel with F. Carpener serving again as reporter. The club engaged in fund raising activities which included a donation drive, turkey shoot, mud sling, and the cleaning up of the grounds after the annual Port Festival. Various AG businesses were visited and a trip organized to the State Jr. Judging contests. An FFA committee kept a photo book of the chap¬ ter’s activities and organized basketball games — challenging the VICA club. They donated to community organizations for the needy, ill, or hanidcapped. They constructed a bulletin board at the picnic area and had a safety campaign. There were 34 members if ’86- ' 87. Miss Harrison, Mr. Grizzard, Mrs. Goodwyn, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Goode were among the faculty members in full academic regalia that marched in preceding the class of ' 86, a practice begun in 1980. HOSPITAL STAFF Mrs. Ann Wrenn, RN Mrs. Betty Belmonte, RN Mrs. Evelyn Rosseau, RN “HEAD EAGLE” Mr. J.P Wilson PRINCIPAL Mrs. Rachel P. Young ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Mr. George Phillips FACULTY V AND ADMINISTRATION G.C.H.S. OFFICE CRAMPED FOR SPACE AS ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL; AIDES, AND ACTION CROWD INTO LIMITED AREA It was 7:30 a m. and the 12 foot cubicle, the ‘‘ante room” to the private offices, was burst¬ ing at the seams with wall to wall people as teachers arrived to sign in on the time sheet and to maneuver over to mail boxes to pick up all the junk mail along with those official notices. An extra row of boxes was added to accommodate the increased number of fac¬ ulty. However, extra offices could not no easi¬ ly be constructed. Though Mrs. Young ' s of¬ fice” was upstairs, she shared a desk in Mr Phillips ' s office and often “borrowed Mr. Wil¬ son’s office for conferences. The little room that opened on the hall doubled for dittoing and a home for Mrs. Wells’s desk, where she wrote tardy slips, early dismissals and bus passes. This change helped remove lines of student traffic from the main office area. Can you remember ( ' 85- ' 86) how difficult it was to squeeze around two secretarial desks to get to the intercom? With the removal of one thing, two more came in its place. A new copier now occupies one corner and the filing and storing of mountains of paper work in the GCHS “molehill ' ’, is an ever mushrooming problem. Mrs. Kathy Watkins Guidance Secretary (Not Pictured) (1) Mrs. Blythe, recordkeeper, has found her job expanding with each year as she keeps not only attendance records but also keeps the books on all the finan¬ cial transactions. (2) Mrs. Mills, secretary and receptionist, an¬ swers the phone and many ques¬ tions. (3) Mrs. Wells, office aide, gives Clay Allen a late pass to class. 3 Mrs. Ella Goode ii Janice Jones TMR Aide Gary Boone Computer Aide ' 86 Mrs. Ella Beaman Mrs. Doris Bennett Mr. Stephen Bowman Mrs. Elma Brown Mrs. Jo Ann Collins Mrs. Karen Collins Mrs. Lucille Robinson, Library Aide Mrs. Rose Allen Mr. Charles Bass Mr. James Dougert Mr. David Ferguson Mr. Steven Fields Mrs. Cleo Goodwyn Mr. Ronnie Grizzard Miss Doris Harrison Mrs. Diane Haverstock Mrs. Thelma Holmes Mrs. Barbara Hux Mrs. Caudill Johns Mr. Buddy Jones Mrs. Peggy Jones Miss Julia Jordan Mr. Frank Kientz Mrs. Virginia Manson Mrs. Martha Martin Mrs. Gwen Moore Mrs. Elaine Nylander Mr. James O’Donnell Mrs. Donna Povar Miss Janet Powell Mrs. Martha Powell Mrs. Anna Price Mr. Wilson, Principal, B.S.E.D. Wayne State University, M.Ed. College of William and Mary, Secondary Administration. Mr. Phillips, B.S. Concord College, M.Ed. Virginia State University, Administration and Supervision. Mrs. Young, B.S. Bennent College, M.Ed. Virginia State University. Mrs. Wrenn, B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University, M.Ed. Health Occupa¬ tions; Mrs. Belmonte, R.N., Johnston Willis Hospital; Mrs. Rosseau, R.N., Riverside Hospital School of Nursing; Mrs. Owen, R.N., Virginia Intermont College. Mrs. Allen, B.S. Virginia State University, English; Mr. Bass, B.A., M.Ed. North Carolina State University, I.C.T., VICA; Mrs. Beaman, B.A. University of North Carolina, M.A. East Carolina University, Biology, Chemistry, Science Math Club; Mrs. Bennett, B.S.B.E. Longwood Col¬ lege, Office Services, Business Computer Applications, Beta Club, FBLA; Mr. Bowman, Chowan College A.A., Graphic Arts, B.A. Campbell Univer¬ sity, Printing; Mrs. Brown, B.S. Virginia State University, Physics, Chem¬ istry, Science; Mrs. J. Collins, B.S.B.E. Radford College, Typing, FBLA; Mrs. K. Collins, B.S., Radford College, Consumer and Homemaking, In¬ dependent Living, Clothing Occupations, FHA; Mr. Deloatch, (not pic¬ tured) B.A. Elizabeth City State University, Physical Education, First Aid, Driver ' s Education, Athletic Director, J.V. Football Coach, J.V. Baseball Coach; Mr. Dougert, B.M.E. Westchester State College, Band, ' 85-’86; Mr. Ferguson, United States Air Force Technical School, VICA, Auto Mechanics; Mr. Fields, B. Music Ed. James Madison University, Mixed Chorus, Show Choir, Music Appreciation; Mrs. Goode, B.S., M.Ed. Virgin¬ ia State University, Environmental Studies, Citizenship Responsibilities; Mrs. Cleo Goodwyn, B.S. St. Paul’s College, History, History Club, Aca- 58 demic Quiz Team; Mr. Grizzard, B.S. Old Dominion University, Human¬ ities, History, Economics, SCA, Video Crew, S.A.D.D.; Miss Harrison, B.S. Longwood College, M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University, Histo¬ ry, Girls’ Basketball, Softball; Mrs. Haverstock, M.Ed. Georgia State Uni¬ versity; English, Special Education, TAG-Psychology, Readers’ Theatre; Mrs. Holmes, B.S. St. Paul ' s College, M.A. Columbia University, English; Mrs. Hux, B.S., M.Ed. East Carolina University, Computer Literacy, Math, Computer Club; Mrs. Johns, B.S. Mary Washington College of the U. of Va., M.R.E. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University, Special Education; Mr. Jones, B.A. University of North Carolina at Wilmington, B.S. North Carolina State, Biology, Varsity Baseball Coach, Asst. Football Coach; Mrs. Jones, B.A. Radford College, M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University, Math, Academic Quiz Team; Miss Jordan, B.A., Indiana University, English, Humanities, Drama Club, ’85-’86; Mr. Kientz, B.A. Randolph Macon College, M.A. University of Richmond, History, 1986-87, Central Office. Mr. Curtis Lee, (not pic¬ tured) B.A. Livingston College, M.Ed. Virginia State University, Asst. Football and Track Coach, Government, Sociology; Mrs. Manson, B.S. Mary Washington College of the U. of Va. M.A. Art History, The John Hopkins University, Art, Yearbook; Mrs. Martin, B.S. Longwood College, M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University, Office Technology, Record¬ keeping, Business Law, FBLA; Mrs. Moore, B.S. A T State University, History, Social Studies Club; Mrs. Nylander, B.A. Rivier College, M.Ed. University of Georgia, Math, Computer Literacy, Forensics; Mr. O’Don¬ nell, B.A., B.S. East Carolina University, M.A. University of California at Miss Gwen Price Mrs. Bonnie Rhoads Mrs. Louise Scott Mrs. Eliza Tucker Miss Pam Vincent Mrs. Ella Pugh Mrs. Deborah Roach Mr. John Sadler Mrs. Nola Turner Mr. Abraham Walton Mrs. Ruth Reavis Mrs. Juanita Russell Mr. Sterling Smith Mrs. Merle Vassar Mrs. Angela Wilson Santa Barbara, French; Miss Gloria Peebles (not pictured) B.A., B.S. Winston Salem State University, English; Miss Powell, B.S. in Ed. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, First Aid, Mental Health, Physical Education, Varsity Cheerleaders ' 85- ' 86; Mrs. M. Powell, B.S. St. Paul’s College, Office Services, FBLA; Mrs. Povar, B.S. State University of New York, Spanish, Foreign Language Club; Mrs. A. Price, B.A. St. Paul’s College, M.A. Virginia State University, Government, Humanities, History Club, Model United Nations; Miss G. Price, B.S. Elizabeth City State University, Math, J.V. Cheerleaders; Mrs. Pugh, B.S. South Carolina State College, M.Ed. Virginia State University, Shorthand, Accounting, Typing, FBLA; Mrs. Reavis, B.S., Business Education, Virginia State University, Typewriting, Office Services, ’85-’86; Mrs. Rhoads, B.S. Averett College, Biology, Science; Mrs. Roach, B.S. Radford College, Algebra, Geometry, Consumer Math, Beta Club, Jr. Class Head Sponsor; Mrs. Russell, B.A. Virginia State University, M.A. Virginia Commonwealth University, Academic Quiz Team; Mr. Sadler, B.S. Old Dominion University, English; Mrs. Scott, B.S. East Carolina University, English; Mr. Smith, B.S. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State, Driver’s Education, Behind-the-Wheel Instructor, Physical Education; Mr. Sydnor(not pictured) B.S. St. Paul’s College, Special Educaiton; Mrs. Tucker, B.A. Virginia State University, M.Ed. University of Virginia, TMR Class; Mr. Tulloch (not pictured), B. Music Ed., M. Music Ed. Shenandoah College and Conservatory, Instrumental Music, Band; Mrs. Vassar, B.S. James Madison University, M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University, Guidance; Mr. Walton, B.S., B.D., M.Ed. Virginia State University, Guidance; Mrs. Wilson, B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University, M.Ed. Virginia State University, Biology, Math, SCA; Mr. Boone, Virginia State University, Bricklaying, VICA; Mr. Easter, B.S. Virginia State College, Building Trades, VICA; Mr. Mason, B.S. Virginia State College, Agriculture, FFA; Mr. Thomas, B.S., M.S. Virginia State University, Agricultural Education Certification, Secondary Principal; Mr. L. Wilson (not pictured), B.S. Virginia State University, Building Trades, VICA; Mr. Wozniak, A.A. Illinois Valley Community College, Drafting, Building Trades, VICA. • •. • • ' tf ' f ' (V, VOCATIC tyAL - . w f;. .’TECHNICAL ■ • ■; X Renter-- ' .-.V 5? Mr. George “Boone ' , Shelton’Easter j-.V . ' - Mr. James Mason ‘ 1 r ' Mr. Santee Thomas ( -, i Mr, Gerald Vyozinak Cn ' ’V : , ; y .. . ■ 15 ;. , K . ' r 1 . r V . V • r Class Officers: Front: Brian Clarke, Saul Moore, Reginald Davenport, Brian Kei. Back: Theda Riggins, Pam Harrison, Vicki Hicks. Top: Junior Marshalls: Kelly Brown and Wendy Lassiter along with Cheryl Bailey, Kathryn Barrett, Cordelia Carpenter, Miranda Malone, Michelle Powell, Kim Rodgester, Ahmar Siddiqui, Rasheed Siddiqui, Lisa Sykes and Mark Williams escort the graduating seniors. (1) Steve Novey, selected by the senior class, speaks at commencement. (2) Vicki Hicks, Valedictorian, gave an address on the Nation.” (3) Maudette Jordan smiles shyly on that happy occasion. (4) Terri Rice, Pam Harrison and Meg Wilson were photographed by Susan Hamlin of the Independent Messenger, just before the processional. GRADUATION BRINGS MOMENTS TO REMEMBER OF FRIENDS, FUN, FESTIVITIES 2 Darlene Acree Amos Adams Daffie Adams Frances Allen Renee Allen Pa mnnH Alctnn Raymond Anderson Veronica Anderson Zenobia Atkins Michael Babb Denise Banks Melvin Banks Randall Barnes Tonya Bilbe Marissa Bolton Altameeze Bonner Darlene Brewer Joyce Broadnax Shawn Broussard Sharon Brown Brad Bullock Amy Dannon Janetta Chambliss Brian Clarke Al Clary TANYA, Melody Cifers Ulyssa Cooke Rodney Cox Derrick Capers Reginald Davenport Larry Davis Willie Davenport Lisa Doyle Arleatha Davis Clinton Dunlow MELODY AND, SHEILA Melissa Daniels Doreatha Davis Pam Dunlow Donnette Dunn Karen Edwards Sheila Felton Kim Flanagan Portland Fleming Timothy Gainey CLAP AT Jill Ferguson Matt Gallimore Gail Gay Lilliam Gibson Michelle Gillus Vikki Goodwyn Valerie Goosby Michael Green COMMENCEMENT Michelle Gleason Timothy Grizzard Angela Harris Melodie Hardy Angie Harris Jo Ann Harris Craig Jarratt Clifton Harrison Wallace Hill Wayne Hicks Antionette Hicks SPONSORS BLOOD DRIVE Pamela Harrison Keith Harvey Jeff Headly Melanie Jarratt Ginger Johnson Tammy Jones Regina Hicks Sheila Hicks Stacy Hicks Vicki Hicks Carmela Hill Angelica Holmes Len Hobbs Paula Jackson April Jarratt Maudette Jordan Tamico Jordan Theresa Kee DONORS C. THOMAS AND T. RICE RELAX Anthony Kindred Jerry Kindred Wendy King Rufus Lindsey David Lewis Shardell Lewis John Loughlin Robin Lucy Brad Lynch Sherman Mason Shirldene Mayes Michelle Mayes Brigette McBeth Kevin Miles Michelle McBeth Pamela Miles Nichole McBeth Kenneth Mitchell Crystal Moore Dwayne Moore Patrick Moore Saul Moore William Moore Tammy Newsome Steve Novey Joseph Obie Reco Owens SHARON WYCHE AND PAM BULLOCI Troy McFarland Susan Mitchell Samantha Moore Claretta Nix Leroy Parker Sharon Parker Wesley Person Bernice Pope David Powell Theda Riggins Darren Pearson Angelena Phillips Craig Powell George Pugh, Jr. Barbara Rose Lisa Pearson Lane Phillips Deborah C. Powell Terri Rice Decio Salema 5HOW FOR ALL-THE GRADUATE GRIN Nancy Perkins Angela Poarch Deborah J. Powell Kimberly Richardson Sophia Sawyers Lisa Shearin Steve Skinner David St. Sing Shirley Smith Melinda Terry MR. WILSON HOOKS THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE Alexander Stukes Mike Sturt Jeff Swenson Jesse Spates Elsie Squire Amy Stanback Charlene Thomas Pamela Thomas Al Tucker Diane Shelton Karen Short Joev Simms Ann Smith Larry Smith Pamela Smith Kevin Vincent Meg Wilson Maurice Webb NATIONAL SCHOLAR MEDAL ON AL TUCKER Mark Tyler Mary Tyler Michael Tyler Ethel Walker Berdina Washington Cindy Weaver Elva Wright Delores Williams Michael Williams Eddie Woodruff Andrew Wyatt Annie Wyche Shantee Young Lynn Zimmerman Les Zimmerman Senior Sponsors: L to R — Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Manson, Mrs. Nylander and Mrs. Pugh. (Not Pictured. Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Price, Mr. Lee. 1986-87: Mrs. Beaman, Mrs. Martin, Ms. Harrison, Mr. Sadler. SENIOR ANXIETIES COMPOUNDED BY TESTS-ASVAB, ACHIEVEMENT, SAT, APPLICATION FORMS, DEADLINES Senior Class Officers: Row 1: Doug Chandler, Reporter; Cordelia Carpen¬ ter, Vice President; Shelitta Butts, President; Antoine Robinson, Treasur¬ er; Row 2: Betsy Byers, Secretary; Becky Byers, Corresponding Secre¬ tary; and David Clarke, Parliamentarian. Will there be a yearbook? Eagle ' 86 was the book that almost aborted before it took form. When the sponsor left to take another job, Eagle ' 86 was due back for summer delivery but nothing had been sent to the printer. When Mrs. Manson finally agreed to get it off, she found no ladder, no layouts, noth¬ ing ready to mail. Sorting the available pic¬ tures, she planned a combined issue of the events of both ' 86 and ' 87 for a new first in the history of yearbooks here that goes back to 1911. Volume 60 is the result of untold hours and effort on the part of Mrs. Manson and Mrs. Jo Ann Collins, under whose direction the copy was typed in the word processing class by Cynthia Davis, Shelitta Butts, Pamela Scott, Marissa Williams, Cheryl Bailey Sonya Williams, and Betsy Byers. Angela Spates, Michelle Powell, Carolyn Roberts, Adrienne Powell, Vanessa Thomas, and Anita Pouncy also typed on class sections. Many too numerous to name, identified and numbered pictures and did secretarial tasks. It was an all out effort. We’re grateful to Susan Hamlin and Richard West for the use of their pictures. However, our most gratifying thanks goes to Mrs. Manson. Had it not been for her dedication, leadership, and experience the annual would have never gone to press. Eugene Allen Stacy Allen Alexis Alston Tanya Alston Cheryl Bailey Sheila Bailey Eagle ' 86 ' 87 Editor, Kathryn Barrett, and Business Manager, Cheryl Bailey, work with Mrs. Manson, Sponsor, after school. Susan Lynch and Beth Marcoe also worked closely with Miss Vincent during the ' 85- ' 86 year on the picture taking. Paulus Robinson was sports editor aided by Leroy Wykes, Eagle ’86-’87 Editor. Mrs. Bennent worked with subscriptions. -i— - oc. o.. ?rSj Parliamentarian; Michelle Powell, Treasurer, Kelly Brown, isident; Dexter Cain, Reporter; Adrienne Powell, President. Walter Bailey Dinora Banks Jeffrey Barner Kathryn Barrett Alease Boney Thomas Boney Curt Braddy Don Brown Jerry Brown Kelly Brown Shelitta Butts Becky Byers Betsy Byers Antoinette Cain David Cain Dexter Cain David Clarke Karen Evans Brian Gibson Delora Green DECISIONS, -DECISIONS, -DECISION! Cordelia Carpenter Racheal Daugthery Rhonda Easter Rochelle Gleason Melinda Green Floyd Carpenter Hattie Delbridge Anthony Flood Dexter Grant Jill Grizzard Douglas Chandler Cynthia Davis Brian Flood Russell Grant Doug Harding Ann Harrison Keith Hawkins Marian Holloway Carlton Jarratt Melissa A. Jones TRIPLICATE DILEMMA IN SENIOR YEAR Darrin Harrison Cornelius Hicks Quinton Jackson Maxine Jefferson Melissa D. Jones Melissa Harrison Jeffery Hicks Angela Jarrett Micheal Johnson Patrick Jones Timothy Harrison Kimberly Hill Robin Jarratt Tina Johnson Karen Kemp Wendy King Wade Kitchen Sumedise Lane Benji Ligon Susan Lynch Tammy Lynch Andrew Mangrum Sharon Manning Beth Marcoe Donald Mason Fabio Mendes Kimberly Miller Chuck Moore Dexter Morgan Ellen Morris FIRST SNOW OF ’87 Samaria Lewis Miranda Malone Alton Mason Toriano Moody Amy Moss ■ ' .% Virginia Murrell Timothy O’Hara Frederick Owens Robin Parker Arnette Person Melissa Person Teresa Pitt Sonji Porter Anita Pouncy Michelle Powell David Rawlings Carolyn Roberts Antoine Robinson Samantha Robinson Valerie Robinson INTERRUPTS MID-TERM EXAMS Ekaterina Pair Tersa Phipps Adrienne Powell David Roberts Kimberly Rodgester Felicia Rooks Pamela Scott Syrene Sloan Rhonda Smith Lisa Speller CLASS OF ’87 SELLS CHRISTMAS FRUIT TO HELP Trevette Ross Laura Rush C.W. Sawyers Ahmar Siddiqui Rasheed Siddiqui Doris Simmons Amie Smith Darin Smith Kimberly Smith Wendell Smith Bryan Soles Angela Spates James Stewart Reginald Stukes Leroy Sykes Daphine Taylor Lydia Thompson Averi Waller Priscilla Webb Stanley R. Wyche BANKROLL SENIOR TRIP TO FLORIDA Sara Taylor Thomas Taylor Veronica Thomas Henry Thorpe Daryl Turner William Turner Beatrix Washington Nathan Watts Gwen Webb Deborah Whitting Marissa Williams Mark Williams Angela Wyche Duane Woodruff Barbara Woodley JUNIOR CLASS GETS IN GEAR FOR ’87 PROM Junior Class Sponsors for ' 86 were Mrs. Roach, Mrs. K. Col¬ lins, Mrs. Reavis, Mr. Sadler, Mrs. Hux, and Mrs. Bennett, and remained the same in ' 87 with the exception of Mrs. Reavis. Others not pictured are Mr. O’Donnell, Mrs. Scott, Miss Powell, Mrs. Nylander, Mrs. Haverstock, Mrs. J. Col¬ lins, Miss G. Price, and Mr. Kientz. Officers during ' 86, elected when Sophomores, led the class in their transition year from Edward W. Wyatt Junior High School to GCHS. The officers were — front: Lisa Sasser, Reporter; Tammy Daniel, President; Shanda Mason, Treasurer. Back: Vanessa Thomas, Corresponding Secretary; Nicole Taper, Vice President; Daphne Doyle, Recording Secretary; and Quentin Chandler, Parliamentarian (not pictured). Class officers elected for the 1986-87 session were: President, Tammy Daniel; Vice President, Shanda Mason; Recording Secretary, Rhonda Vincent; Corresponding Secretary, Vanessa Thomas; Treasurer; Thorpe Vaughan; Reporter, Quentin Chandler; and Parliamentarian, Gil O ' Hara. (Picture not available.) Judy George James Alethea Dinora Betsy Tabitha Adams Allen Atkins Bailey Banks Boone Bowser Dana Chad Michael Edward Ray Troy Bobby Atkins Allen Atkins Bailey Bayse Boone Boyer Amy Stacy James Matthew Keith Walter Curt Allen Allen Babb Bailey Bell Boswell Braddy John Adams Marika Bradley Sandy Bradshaw Serena Brittingham Adrian Brown Brian Bullock Rebecca Cain Dawn Callahan June Callis Laurie Cannon Walter Carter Quentin Chandler Stacy Chaplin Willie Clarke Terry Clements Ron Coker Eric Coleman Willie Cooke Betsy Crickenburger Tammy Daniels Rachael Daughtry Angela Davenport Darlene Davis Michelle Davis Tracy Davis Lewis Dickens Daphne Doyle Shannon Eckberg Bobby Edson James Epps Karen Evans Jill Fagen Craig Ferguson Calvin Fields Rodney Fields Paul Fleenor David Fleming Robert Francis Anthony Gay Pam Gay Veronica George Bradford Gillus Darrin Gillus Saul Givens Karen Gordon Gerrod Grant Maurice Grant Virginia Gregory Dowanna Halli Clarence Harding Elizabeth Harrell Lane Harris Michael Harris Ann Harrison Curtis Harrison Jeremiah Harrison Melissa Harrison Dennis Hallup Berith Hartwig Shereth Hartwig Sharita Hawkins Stacy Hawthorne Chris Headley Bobby Hicks Dwight Hicks Polly Hicks Vernon Hicks Terrence Hill Christopher Hines Al Holder Camell Jackson Loris Jarratt Richard Jarratt y t d j J ' i i Annette Johnson Jackie Johnson Melissa Jones Pam Jones Patrick Jones Robert Jones Stephen Kea Daphne Kemp James Lambert Wanda Lassister Gary Lawson Kevin Lawson Donnell Lee Evelyn Lee Robert Lee Pam Lifsey Sharmain McCord Kwame Mclver Melinda Mangrum James Manning Aaron Marcoe Angela Mason Anthony Mason Jackie Mason Jerome Mason Shanda Mason Willie Mason Mary Ellen Myer Jeremiah Miller Kimberly Miller Stewart Moore Kim Moore Amy Moss Sherri Myrick Gil O’Hara Michael Owen Sally Owen Dwayne Parker James Peebles Martin Peebles Jeanette Pearson Morris Pearson Shawn Person Corey Phipps Carolyn Pierce Jean Poarch Linwood Pope Sonji Porter Connie Pouncey Pamela Pouncey Amanda Powell Jeffrey Powell Pamela D. Powell Pamela L. Powell Bernard Prince Marvin Rawls Neil Raybould Claude Ridley Beatrice Roberts Thomas Robinson Melissa Robinson Roslyn Robinson Valerie Robinson Felicia Rook EXCITED JUNIORS ORDER CLASS 80 KINGS, ANTICIPATE SENIOR PRIVILEGES Trevette Ross Melissa Sandlain Lisa Sasser Shelia Sasser Chris Scott Constance Scott Jennifer Scott Shelley Scott Irish Seldon Patricia Seldon Jesse Sloan Garfield Sills Doris Simmons Syrena Sloan Adrienne Smith Amy Smith Crystal Smith Gregory Smith Robert Smith Paula Sopko Gail Squire Kevin Stanley Johnny Stevens James Stewart Warden Stukes Quentin Squire Karen Stephens Kevin Swenson Pam Sykes Nicole Taper Michael Taylor Michelle Tennesse David Thomas Vanassa Thomas Thad Thorpe Brenda Tillar Daryl Turner Ralph Turner Larry Tyler Jerry Tyler Rhonda Vincent Larry Walker Kevin Walker Raymond Walker Averi Waller Vicki Walton Chris Webb Ann Webb Priscilla Webb Beverly Whitby Timothy Whitby Scottie White Robert Whiteside Charles Williams Sonja Williams Tammy Williams Trent Williams Barbara Woodley Karen Woodley Scott Wrenn Kenny Wright Lisa Wright Thorpe Vaughn Curtis Young 81 OVER 300 SOPHOMORES TRANSFER IN FROM E.W. WYATT JR. HIGH Class Officers — Front: Glenna Bautista, Secretary; Natalie Graves, President; Lisa Cain, Parliamentarian. Back: Rick Beville, Treasurer; Tina Russell, Reporter; Isaac Lee, Vice President Of the 328 sophomores, less than 200 took pictures for the yearbook record, including class president, Natalie Graves, above. Besides set¬ ting a record for quantity, this class had a reputation for quality with at least six straight A students and many others who were outstanding in their academic achieve¬ ments and talents. There were several nominees for au¬ ditions to the Performing Arts section of the Governor’s School, a new opportunity for those who qualify in areas other than the purely aca¬ demic. Sophomore Sponsors 1985-86 Mrs. Rhoads Mrs. Beaman Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Moore Mr. Jones Mrs. Turner Miss Vincent Mrs. Povar For 1986-87 Mrs. Rhoads Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Moore Mr. Jones Mrs. Turner Mrs. Povar Mrs. Allen Mrs. Goodwyn Mr. Grizzard Mr. Ferguson Mr. Deloatch Mrs. Goode Mrs. Tucker Mr. Bass Mrs. Johns Natalie Graves David Black Clifton Banks Haywood Banks William Banks Anne Barrett Glenna Bautista Sharon Adams George Allen Melissa Allen Brian Anderson Herman Atkins Delisha Avents James Babb Edward Bailey Maceo Baker Dennis Lutisha Billbe Brown Beth Renee Bowen Bullock Debbie Amy Boyer Byers Rhonda Lisa Brady Cain Donna Sheila Cifers Davis Terry Rhonda Clements Doyle Sandra Eddie Dabney Driver Amanda Tina Curry Driver Mary Melody Dunn Falls Robert Rodney Easter Fields Jimmy L. Kim Edwards Floyd Michael Sharon Edwards Foster Pamela Curtis Garrett Grant Kevin Sandra Garris Grant Caddie Ann Gendron Gray Dalayna Cathy Gillus Hall Katherin Robin D. Robert Dale Elaine Mark Mary Karen Bma Cain Dunlow Ellington Gainey Gordon Harrell Rick Stacy Alton Deborah Derrick Lori Ronnette Todd Beville Callis Davis Dunlow Ellsworth Gantz Goodley Harrell Natasha Antointte Belinda Martin James Jeffrey Michael Deedra Broussard Carter Davis Dunn Epps Garrett Gordon Harris 83 Michelle Harris George Hawkins Andrea Hicks Paulette Hicks Cassie Hill Dana Hill James Hobbs Stacy Hobbs Robin Holloway Darrell Holmes Willie House Paula Hunt Sheila Huff Doug Hunter Melissa Ivey Ricky Jackson Ann Jarratt Charles Jarratt Angie Jones James Jones Monica Jones Rebecca Jones William Jones Katie Kee Tina Kee Todd Kiplow Darren Kusaj Angela Lee Isaac Lee Michelle Lee Carlton Lewis Tonya Lewis Karen Lundy Otelia Lundy Shawn Manning Deborah Mason Erica Mason Makeesa Mason Sharon Mason Maurice Miles Victor Miller Kenny Mitchell Janice Moody Nick Moody Coretta Moore Michelle Moore Demetrious Obie Dwayne Parker McKinley Parker Chris Parrish Jyothi Patel Bernadette Pearson Lisa Pearson David Phillips Susan Phillips Anita Pierce Edward Pitt Allison Powell Evelyn Powell Debbie Rawlings Aretha Robinson Shariva Robinson Billy Rhinehart Shanda Ridley RAPPING AND RHYMING BECOMES (. 9 Cl I 84 POPULAR PASS TIME Chris Rose Donnell Rose Eugene Rose Kim Rose Stephen Rowland Tina Russell Victoria Sabo Bo Scott Chris Scott Richard Sculthorpe David Seward Kasandra Sills Clinton Slate Jessie Sloan Andre Smith Avelonia Smith Crystal Smith Dexter Smith Fannie Smith Karen Smith Kim Smith Matt Smith Patricia Smith Sidney Smith Terry Smith Howard Spates Kenneth Speller Terry Spruill Quentin Square Soponia Staten Randall Strickland Dana Swekosky Kenneth Sykes Michelle Taylor Willie Terry Maurice Thomas Rebecca Thompson Adrian Tucker Richard Tudor Kenny Turner Lennie Turner Chris Tyler Tony Walker Jim Walston David Watkins Angela Weaver Linwood Weaver Stanley Webb Annetta Whitaker Joe Wiggins Joy Wilcher LeAnne Wiley Melissa Williams Byron Woodard Wendy Woodruff Crystal Woodley Dawn Woodruff Julia Wrenn Lisa Winstead Misty Wright Glenn Wright Curtis Young Cindy Zimmerman Michael Zimmerman 85 IN APPRECIATION roe Quit Pate oNS GOLDEN EAGLES EMPORIA RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES A. Wright Pond, DDS Orthodondist 508 Belfield Drive Emporia, VA PRINCE-SQUIRE CLINIC Dr. P. Setji Dr. Thomas A. Walker SILVER EAGLE Nicholas A. Emilion, MD Psychiatrist 312 E. Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA BRONZE EAGLE Mr. and Mrs. Butler Barrett C m Z GCHS EAGLES Rev. and Mrs. Robert Johns Doris Simmons Sean O ' Hara William Y. Manson Joy Wilcher Michael Johnson Chris Parrish Cyndi Davis Shelitta ' ‘Che-Che Butts L. Dennis Collins Martha G. Martin Staci G. Allen Angela Spates Tina Johnson Karen Gordon Amy Allen Mandel Featherston Doris B. Bennett Ella W. Pugh Mr. and Mrs. James P Wilson Curtis Lee Margaret T. Lee Henry Easter David M. Tulloch Steven D. Fields Angela B. Wilson Louise T. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wells Gwendolin Shantee Wells Jackie Mason Applejack Karen Evans Betsy Little Bit Byers Cheryl M. Bailey — Scorpio Mr. and Mrs. John Haverstock John DeLoatch Ekaterina Pair m J Me Donald ' s ® PHONE 804-634-5634 When It ' s Flowers — Make It Ours” Monte’s Flower Gift Shop 600 N. Main Emporia, Virginia 23847 Margie Marvin Epps Owners PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. Pepsi-Cola Dial 634-3216 Diet Pepsi Orange Teem Grape Suncrest Mountain Dew Dr. Pepper 726 North Main Emporia, Virginia 86 Trego Stone Corporation Construction Aggregate and Graded Riprap Skippers 634-4158 W.W. BOX LEY CO. Quality From The Ground Up. People’s Drug Store Inc. No. 1193 306 W. Atlantic St. Emporia Virginia Iji’LUilTD CHAIN SAWS Snapper everything for the home • Tools • Bicycles • Hard (ri-7 Bolts ’ Sna PP er Farm Supplies Jb JrA - V 4bJ‘ Plumbing Supplies • Plastic Pipe • Eureka Vacuum Cleaners i liances Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30 Sat. 8-12 Noon PAINT W. T. TILLAR CO., INC. CALL 634-2116 400 S. MAIN EMPORIA Established in 1881 KIRON K. PATEL BOB PATEL General Managers Quality Inn Belco 1-95 U.S. 301 S —Exit 2 Emporia, Virginia 23847 (804) 634-4181 VOGUE CLEANING CO. LAUNDRY MAT Your Clothes Best Friend 506 N. Main St. Emporia, Va. SEARS 604A N. Main St. Emporia, Virginia Catalog and Home Improvement LIFSEY INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, INC. BLOOM BROTHERS, INC. Southside Virginia’s Largest and Finest Selection of Quality Brand Name Merchandise Halifax Street Emporia, Va. Main St. Lawrenceville, Va. 721 Main Street Emporia, Virginia 23847 634-2152 The Fashion Leader Since 1911” 88 WATKINS FORD MERCURY SALES FORD MERCURY SERVICE Phone 634-3172 EMPORIA, VIRGINIA 23847 THE STYLE CONNECTION GREENSVILLE DRUG CO. “For a clean trim, see them” 89 J4eiii r Weyeri FURNITURE 423 S. Main St. Emporia, VA. 23847 The Style Connection Fasions for the 80’s 327 Halifax Street Emporia, VA 23847 804-634-3205 Compliments of LEE’S OF VIRGINIA Phone: 804-634-4186 113 N. Main St. 634-9711 Emporia T.J.’s Family Restaurant SADLER “Where Customers Send Their Friends’’ Dealer 132 517 N. Main Street — Emporia, Virginia Virginia © ' gutJtar CITY AUTO SUPPLY INC. 311 Halifax St., Phone 634-2446 Emporia, Va. 23847 DAILY RENTALS Phone 634-5134 Salder Travel Plaza WELLS CARGO TRAILERS HOUSEWARES — SPORTING GOODS — BICYCLES APPLIANCES — TV ' s — RADIOS AUTO PARTS ACCESSORIES Truck Stop Restaurant Mini Mart Travel Gift Store 1-95 58 West — Open 24 Hours — Game Room Trucker’s Lounge Showers Self-Service — Cars Trucks KREIENBAUM SLATE INSURANCE AGENCY Emporia Shopping Center Emporia, Virginia 23847 Telephone: 634-6116 THE HARTFORD I he Insurance PeopJ ol ITT SADLER Sadler Bros. Oil Co., Inc. Emporia and Lawrenceville, Virginia P.O. Box 871 EMPORIA, VIRGINIA 23847 Gasoline Kerosene Diesel Fuel Fuel Oil Motor Oil Antifreeze Phone 634-2127 — Emporia Phone 848-2935 — Lawrenceville Call Sadler Bros, for Fuel! 90 SASH DOOR JARRATT BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. DRUG HOAGY’S SUPERMARKET Jarratt, Virginia Compliments The Music Shop EMPORIA FOUNDRY INC. 620 Reese Street Emporia, Virginia 23847 Radio Shack Dealer Charles G. Motley, Regional Representative L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro, Massachusetts Class Rings and Pins — Club Insignia — Medals Trophies — Plaques — Diplomas — Commencement Invitations Virginia Division 3110 West Marshall Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 804 358-6612 91 SOUTHERN STATES WESTERN AUTO WESTERN BOTTLED GAS 143 Baker St. 634-2112 Filling Your Prescription Is Our Most Important Business. JONES DRUG STORE, INC. 320 SOUTH MAIN ST. EMPORIA, VIRGINIA 23847 PHONE 634-3133 TJBXS Bradley — House Furniture FREE PARKING IN REAR OF STORE LIFETIME HOMES OF VIRGINIA, INC. RAES TV, INC. “ o uSxxxj Sales and Service RCA, XL-100 Colortrak Television ‘‘Don’t Settle for Less!” Emporia Shopping Center OF EMPORIA, VA 92 Get all the insurance facts from E. V. LANKFORD INSURANCE We’re insurance specialists who know what the insurance business is all about. Whether you want financial planning to protect your property, business, health or life, we’re the people to see. As an independent agency representing a number of fine com¬ panies, we can provid e you with the finest insurance products. Which we back with the finest service. So, when you want to do business with an agency which consid¬ ers every client important, contact us, Or drop in. And get all the facts . . . straight. TheTravelersj The Travelers Insurance Company and its Affiliated Companies Hartford, Connecticut 06115 INDEPENDENT-MESSENGER Your Complete NEWSpaper Phone 634-4153 J. T. EVERETT INSURANCE AGENCY, Inc Complete Insurance Protection 303 Halifax Street Emporia, Virginia 23847 Phone:634-5175 W. W. HOBBS GROCERY SKIPPERS GREENSVILLE DRUG COMPANY JIM McARDLE — CURTIS BARNES, Pharmacists Emporia Shopping Center, Emporia, Va PHONE 634-5111 KING’S SHOE SHOP Baker Street PLAN 5 PAINT DECORATING CENTER Dennis Allen, Owner 208A W. Atlantic St. Emporia, Virginia E.K. WILLIAMS SPIVEY’S MARKET, INC. Old Virginia Hams, Shoulders, Sides and Jowls Hams — Cooked — Boned — Sliced (By Appointment) Dial 634-3203 Emporia, VA 32847 SOUTHERN FURNITURE COMPANY Let Us Frame Your Diplomas 721 North Main Street Emporia, Va. Telephone 634-2716 93 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASSES OF 1986 AND 1987 We’re Proud Tb Be A Growing Part Of It GeorgiaFfecific 94 1985-86 IN RETROSPECT On November 4,1985, after five days of rain, floods washed away homes, towns, and people in West Virginia and the western part of our state. On national t.v., the real drama was to see “Vic” Thomas, Delegate from Roanoke, and five others ! rescued by helicopter from a rooftop just minutes before their perch was swept away. The next day, Election Day, saw the Republican gubernatorial canidate, Wyatt Durette, defeated by democrat Gerald Baliles. Actor Rock Hudson succumbed to the Aids Virus in late 1985, at age 59, alerting the world to this apalling epidemic. Famous showman pianist, Liberace, died in January ’87 one of the 26,000 known aids victims in the U,S. In Virginia there were over 1,300 such deaths during ’86. Statistics aren’t available on the magnitude in Africa and other areas. One can only speculate that the potential is far greater than any plague that has ever hit the human race and conjures up the vision of the “Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse”, Albrecht Dierer’s famous woodcut, done when the Black Death was still claiming one-third of Europe’s population, In that case, infected rats from China, disembarking in Venice, were the culprit carriers. Today, it seems that “liberated” man’s own self-indulgence has unleashed this Spector of Death. It’s always a shock when young people, with everything to live for, die of suicide or accidently O.D. on drugs — wasted in pursuit of a momentary “high”. Remember Len Bias, University of Maryland basketball star. Foremost on the list of tragedies was the explosion of the space shuttle “Challenger” , on January 28, 1986, killing all seven aboard. NASA suspended all shuttle launches and established a panel to investigate the malfunction while the nation mourned. If the summer of ’86 wasn’t hot enough with 100° temperatures, the entertainment scene matched it with movies such as Top Gun and sell-out concerts by Van Halen and Run DMC. The highlight of 1986 was the celebration of the one hundredth “birthday” of the Statue of Liberty. Actually,,her conception was some twenty years earlier, in the mind of Edouard de Laboulaye, an expert on American constitutional law, a moving force behind France’s Third Republic and also the “father” of the Statue of Liberty. Its form was the result of the combine genius of F.A. Bartholdi, sculptor, and engineer A.G. Eiffel. Together, with the French people who raised $400,000, they created a floating copper “skin”, in the form of a classical statue, riveted to an iron framework — a forerunner of construction technology used in modern skyscrapers. A hundred years of climatic ravages of salt air and acid rain caused deterioration which cost $230 million to restore. This massive effort was complet¬ ed on schedule for the 4th of July celebration attended by dignitaries from Mickey Mouse to President Reagan. In sports, the Giants brought home a Super-Bowl victory — their first in 30 years. The Land of Oz lost the coveted America’s Cup in a sweeping 4-0 race by the “Stars and Stripes” skippered by Dennis Conner and the San Diego Yacht Club. r--: S - ' .c Cks - ' - ' -- _-. • v- V. i ■- Warhol, famous pop-artist noted for hiS image ' s of Marilyn Monroe’s mouth, Campbell Soup and ' b er can arrangements, died in February ’8j|ffe wasjp pioneer in the American popular sub-culture art Scene of the’60s. its centennial in April with a look back at its past. |broad survey of the worldwide human condition re- T ' j5rolonged drought touched the consciousness of America” programs patterned on the ‘.‘We Are the HP On the local scene, Emporia geared up ; |b®|ebri • - | | ' . i Each year starts with dreams of a bettef worl veals overwhelming problems. Famine $vAfr| Americans, who, through publicized “Hands; World’’ and other media efforts, raised riillio .t(g|ed the starving only to be stymied by governments who would not allow distribution of foo@stuff||bJl!§.starving factions within their borders. Devastation from earthquakes, volcanos, drought, cust|ff pj:eading Aids epidemic were compounded by tribal warfare. In South Africa, the Commufiisl-backed fhcan National Congress attacked not only Apart¬ heid but moderate blacks were “neckiabed”With ignited gasoline-filled tires. Man’s inhumanity to man was brought closer home in the avalanche of drug-related homicides in Virginia’s “Murder Capital” — Richmond. Outbursts of violence porSpuegl flrfortst attacks and the taking of more American hostages in Lebanon after the exposure gl ag aniah ' weapons sale which coincided with the release of several hostages and the rumofecf division of sale money to the Contras in Nicaragua. • 5 $ % Hope for a better life symbolized by the State b? Liberty and the Constitution, now in its 200th year, drew immigrants to our shores and has motivated 4,000Villegal aliens to stream across our southern borders everyday to a staggering million a year to compete for dwindling jobs in a nation where industry has fled to overseas for cheaper labor, shutting down U.S. plants while President Reagan devalued the dollar in an effort to make U.S. products competitive in the world markets. Instead, devalued dollars, spireling inflation, the new “reformed” tax bill, took its toll op middle-income families. In the quicksand of Keynesian economics, two trillibn dollars were sucked into the national debt and we went from a creditor nation to a debtor nation. • n . On the personal side, a cfedit-cafd society that wants what it wants now and dreams of luck at the lot¬ tery (where the odds are 1 our of 4 million) was myopic about many problems at hand; the breakdown of former harmless inmates of mdntaHnstitutior , njainstr ' earhpd ko society toTorage for themselves. Looming over all the sociaLproblems was thebverbori takt bfgger fssue of the awesome danger mankind through nucleaf accidentHChernobyl) qr war. IVlearlwhil immediate disposal of nuclear ' waste, which no one-wants in one ' s backyard, brought home th realisation that,technology.may be more curse thanjjfessing! | % V v v y Though pUr world seems “bursting at thfe seams” wittbproblems, there areHhose who rise to the challenges of coping without copping oufbn cocaine or other chemical Crutchesbwhio face each new dayWith courage 1 and tpe conviction th t with God, nothing is impossible. But they that Wait upon the Lord shall rdnew their strength; They ehall mount up with ' wings, as Eagles; They shall run, and not be weary; %id they shall walk .. and not faint. ? 7 v -li. . % Isaiah 40:31 v ? i