Marion Junior High School - Junior Profiles Yearbook (Marion, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1976 volume:

Junior Profiles 1975-1976 Marion Junior High School Marion, Virginia JUNIOR PROFILES STAFF Cindy Slagle, Copy Becky 1 rancis, Lay-out Beth Stanulis, Sales Renee Boehm, Sports Joey Hall, Lay-out Tom Graham, Art Greg Bolton, Copy Clayton Cregger, Sports Karen Martin, Art Patsy Murray. Features Sharon Jones, Features Dorothye Seward Editor-in-Chief AdGsors: Mrs. Cook Mr. Gregory 2nd YEAR STAFF MEMBERS THE APPRENTICE CLUB Greg Blevins Julie Blevins David Copenhaver J. R. Gouldman Janet Gross Lisa Heath Arnette Henderson Mark Keithley Susan Murray Claudette Odham (Next Year’s Staff) “2nd YEAR” Willissa Van Hoy Jenny Able Denise Hoots Diane Moore Ginger Vernon Not Pictured: Nicolle Rogers Rita Olinger Claudia Rawn Donna Rowland David Reed Sara Smith Cathy Stanulis Johnny Styron Lynn Thomas Phil Thomas Bert White Not Pictured: Robert Blevins 3 TABLE (� 0PNTENTS Faculty . . .5 Cafeteria-Custodian Staffs . . .10 Classes . . . . T.11 Mr. Miss Eighth Grade . . .12 Eighth Graders ..13 Shots Around clSoI ..... .20 - ‘ f Mr. Miss Seventh Grade . . .21 Seventh Graders ..22 f Activities ' . .v ..31 Boys’ ' BeJluty Contest ..... .48 Athletics . . . % ..49 ‘A, Superlatives . . . - . . .57 Dedication Bage . 1 . .63 Autographs ' ,. ... •• • •fc. • N. LEWIS CLAY Principal 6 Guidance Mathematics Hubert II. 1 Lilton, Ir. H.S. 1 .T.S.U. band l! p. Music Ned P. .lohnson B.A.-limory Henry College Exp. 8tli (irade Art Donna B. Sullivan B.Mus.td.-Madison College Chorus Bobby 1). Allison B.A.—Emory Henry College 7tli 8th Grade English Lynn Goff B.S.-Radford College 7th 8th Grade English John H. Gregory B.A.-Emory Henry College 7th Grade English Social Studies Sue Morrell B.A.-E.T.S.U. 7th 8th Grade English Suzanne R. Lester B.S., M.A.-E.T.S.U. 8th Grade English Language Arts Joe K. Stanley B.A.—Emory Henry College M.A.-Radford College 7th Grade Phys. Ed. Deborah S. Glascock B.S.-V.P.l. State Univ. 8th Grade Math Warren G. Hasting B.S.-V.P.l. S.U. 7th 8th Grade Math Katherine O. Trail B.A.-Emory Henry College 8th Grade Math Department Chairman 7 Math Cont. Physical Education Marguerite M. Yost B.A.“George Washington Univ. 7th Grade Math Norma Dinkins B.Ed.—Emory Henry College 7th 8th Grade Girls’ Phy. Ed. J. Wendell McClellan B.S.-East Tenn. State University 7th 8th Grade Boys’ Phy. Ed. Renna S. Cook B.S.-East Tenn. State Univ. 7th Grade Reading Joyce D. Greenwood B.S.—Va. Commonwealth Univ. 7th Grade Reading 7th Grade Girls’ Phy. Ed. Reading Jean A. .McKay B.S.-East Tenn. State Univ. 8th Grade Science Elsie M. Scott B.S.-Radford College ■M.Ed.-University of Virginia 7th Grade Science John Spencer B.A. Emory Henry College 8th Grade Science Greg Harvey B.A. Emory Henry College 7th Grade History 7th Grade Phy. Ed. Betsy L. Sayers B.A.-ITnory Henry College 8th Grade History Gene alker B.A.-Pfeifler College M.S.-Radford College World Geography, U.S. History Sciences l)epartment Chairman Special Education Vocational Education Z. ' r. Atkins B.A.-Linory it Henry College Spec. I ' duc. Deborah P. Patterson B.S.-Radtord College 7tli 8th Spec. Educ. V Librarian Secretary Betty M. Dillard B.S.-East Tenn. State University M.S.-V.P.I. S.U. Home Economics Walter L. Sprinkle, .Ir. B.S.-V.P.I. S.U. M.S.-V.P.I. S.U. Exp. Shop, Agriculture Substitute Scott I ' errell Sharon Jones MR. MISS EIGHTH GRADE Jenny Able Jay Akers Peter Allen Cindy Alley Kathi Anderson Linda Anderson Chet Armstrong Carla Atkins Wanda Atwell Lisa Ayers Johnny Baker Philhp Bales Pamela Bane Tim Barker Rhonda Barker Matt Bayless Becky Bell James Bell Chris Berry Dan Berry Mike Beville Mark Billings Nadine Bise Wendall Bise Debbie Blackburn Sharon Blackburn David Blakely Curtis Blevins Donna Blevins Kim Blevins Sharon Blevins Shirl Blevins Ralph Boehm Renee Boehm Greg Bolton 13 James Brown Bred Brown Mike Burchett Barbara Bushnell Dee Dee Burkett Dennis Cale Sandy Cale Tina Callis Derick Carlson Bill Catron Carrie Chapman Jett Chapman Tony Cirillo Billy Joe Clark Keith Clark Teresa Chne td Clay Connie Cullop Jane Cook David Coe Tim Conner Bonnie Copeland Larry Copeland Leigh Arm Copeland Paula Corbett Carol Cormony Anita Cornett Sandy Costello Kim Cox Larry Cox Patty Creed Clayton Cregger Dawn Cregger Virginia C ' regger Brian Cress I Joey Crewey Connie Cuilop Jimmy Uanieh Mike Darnell Robert Davidson Ann Davis Rosalie Dawson Vern Dent Sharon Dinsmore Donna Dun ford Andy Dunn Brenda Ellis Ernest Eilledge Barbara Evans Sandy Evans Thomas Evans Terry Ealke Erett I-alkie Gary Farris Jeff E arris Mark E ' enyk Tim Eerguson Scott E ' errell Tim Fitzpatrick Jay Forrester Lori Forte James Fortune Jeff Fowler Becky l- ' rancis Jimmy Frye E ' ernado Garzon Mary Glass Keith Goodpasture Randy Goodpasture Patty Graham 15 Tom Graham Gary Greer Patricia Greer Tim Greer Gary Griffitts Anna Haga Jerry Haga Jeff Haga David Hall Greg Hall Joey Hall Tim HaU Cameron Harris Keith Hart Beverly Havens Greg Haynes Ken Heath Danny Heath Marcia Henderlight Gene Hendricks Beacher Hess Teresa Hess Tammy Hester Jackie Hill Jay Hill Denise Hoots Reni Hoover Patricia Hutton l im Hutton John Jackson Victor Johnsey I arl Jones Sharon Jones William Kell Jimmy King 16 Reba King Janice Kirk Steve Lane Ricky Letler Biibbie Leonard Tommy Light Billy Lilly Jett ' Little Ratty Loiithan Melissa McBride Kay McCord Greg McKinnon Karen Martin Tim Martin Allen Mays Brady Meadows Jeff Meadows Kim Medeiros Michelle Melancon Allen MiUer Jud ’ Miller Diane Moore Jimmy Moore Bill Morris Pam Moyers Robert Murphy Patsy Murray Jeff Myers Joe Nickols Teresa Odham Cathy Osborne Keith Osborne David Paisley Frances Parks Tammy Parks J a 17 Venessa Parks David Pearcy Debbie Pennington Jeff Pennington David Phelps Lisa Phyllips Charles Pierce Robert Pierce Teresa Pickle Leon Powers Mike Powers Willard Powers Susan Prater Landon Quillen Zane Quillen Gwyn Reedy Mark Richardson Susan Richardson Tim Riffey Juhe Roberts Ricky Roberts Kimberly Robinson Mike Robinson NicoUe Rogers Karen Rouse John Rowland Ruth Rowland Carla Russell Kim Russell Tony Russell Greg Sage Kenny Sawyer Carl Sell at er Dorotliye Seward Honnie Sheets 18 Sandy Sheltfui L!vel ' ii Shape Gina Simons Cindy Slagle Rubin Slemp Darrel Smith Isaac (Jr.) Smith Jackson Smith Blair Snow Daryell Stanley Beth Stanulis Danny Sullins Debbie Stump David Sutherland Larry Sweet Wayne Sweet Jay Tate Rhonda Teaster Ricky Terry Teresa Terry Henry Thomas Dan Thompson Julie Tilson Steve Tilson Mark Tucker Nancy Turley Willissa Van Hoy Diane Vanname Jessie Vannoy Ginger Vernon Lora Vickers Jill Walker Joe Ward Mike Ward Glenn Wheeler 19 Brent Richardson MR. MISS SEVENTH GRADE Meg Thompson Tim Akers Bobby Alley Vicky Altizer Susan Anderson JetY Anderson Robin Archer Elizabeth Armstrong Dennis Armstrong James Ashly Fonda Atkins Brenda Atwell Shane Atwell Debbie Authenrietd Howard Badger Donna Bales Debbie Barker Nora Barker Cheryl Bates Ellen Bently Mary Ann Billings Angela Bise Tony Bise Greg Blevins Julie Blevins Melissa Blevins Ramey Blevins Rita Blevins Robert Blevins Susan Blevins Charlie Bowman Kathy Bowman Denise Boyles lim Bressette Adam Brett James Brewer 22 Danny Unicc Tiin lUick Vickie Buck (ilen Buchanan Charlotte Burgress James Butt ram Matthew Byrd Sherri Casdorpli Sammy Cassell Tony Cato Mike Catron Vickie Clingenfield Linda Coley Johnny Collins Lari Combs Joe Combs Timmy Comer Randy Copeland David Copenhaver Eleanor Corbett Rita Cornett Robyn Costigan Elizabeth Cox Eddie Cregger Jessie Cregger Mark Cress Mike Cress Carmen Crewey Jeff Cull op Carolyn Davidson Gary Day Gordon Dean Teddy DeBord Kathy Dent Caroline Dickson 1 23 Donna Dillman Tracy Dillman Mike Dolph April Duncan Lester Dunford Ronnie Edward Anthony Ellis Danny Ellis L ' rank Ellis Donna Earmer Gary I ' armer Eisa Fergusion Earry Finley Evert Einney Connie Firestone Lana Firestone Roger F irestone Ann Foley Sherry Fowler David F reeman Roger Garmon Judy Gilbert J. R. Gouldman Billy Gross Janet Gross John Gross Diane Cirubb Chris Gullion George Gullion Lee Gullion Teresa Gullion Ernest Guy Renny Guy Carolyn Gwyn James llaga 24 Cody Mall Billy Joe Hamm Kathy llatikla Charles Harris Tammy Harris Wayne Harris Allen Hart David Hartsack Robert Hash Rhonda Haulsee Connie Havens Jimmy Havens Donn a Hayden Mike Hayden Carolyn Heath Lisa Heath Mark Heath Tony Heath Tracy Heath Marvin Helton Annette Henderson Tim Henry Jim Henson Eddie Hess Polly Hess Chris Hicks Alice Hockett Ella Hockett Donald Hoffman John Hollandsinorth Debbie Hoover Eugene Hoover Tim Horne Mark Huff Edward Idol 25 Javier Iglesias Jeff Jackson Jimmy Jackson Delbert Jenning Brenda Jones Jeff Jones Ronnie Jones Mark Keathly Lesa Keene Judy Kegley Mariann Kegley Judy King Tanja King Alice Kirby David Kirby Michela Lamly David Landreth Steve Lawrence Ron Leonard Angela Lilly Cissy Lilly Matt Lilly Marcia Louthian Mark Lundy Kelly Martin Ronnie Martin Randy Mathena Melody McBride Allen McClure Paula McClure Kathy Medley Shelia Mercer Alvina Miller Cindy Miller Carol Moore Jett Moore Kiionda Moore Ronnie Moore kicky Morin Jett Muncy Hugh Murphy Susie Murray ' I ' lin Murray Terri Neel Joe Newnian Donnie Norman Jerry Norman Phil Norman Ricky Null Darrell Oaks Scotty Oaks Tim Oakes Claudette Odham Rita Olinger Laura Osborne Rhonda Osborne Ed Pack David Pat ' ford Kim Parks Denise Parlier Gary Patrick Ricky Pennington Lewis Perkins Mike Perkins Bobby Petty Tony Pickett Alice Pickle Tim Poe Deanna Potter Cindy Power Mickie Powers Dee Dee Purefoy Margaret Ralston Claudia Rawn Jeff Rector Mitzi Rector David Reed Karen Repass Brent Richardson Sharon Richardson Ann Rivette Mike Roberts Tim Robertson Keith Robinette Sam Robinson Jean Roten Benny Rouse Donna Rowland Stacy Rozzell Brandi Russell Katherine Russell Tammy Russell Tim Russell Carson Scott John Simms Trnie Simons Pam Sizemore David Smith Judy Smith James Smith Sarah Smith Wilma Smith Angie Snider Renita Stacy Catliy Stanulis 28 Linda Starkey CJail Steele Rene Stevens Dora Stevenson Lisa Sturyill Tony Sturgill John Styron Mark Suits Valerie Sword Tammy Tallent Nancy Tartar Janice Taylor Judy Taylor Mitch Taylor Rose Terry Chris Testerman Jessica Testerman Chris Thomas Lddie Thomas Lynn Thomas Phil Thomas Bill Thompson Cind ' Thompson Marvin Thompson Meg Thompson Charles Tilson Pam Tilson Sam Tilson Anita Vaughn Karen Vernon Robin Vernon Sheila Waddell Rita Wagner Patricia Wallitz Dennis Ward 29 Kenny W ' arter Willis Widener Burt Wilhite Billy Williams Bobby Williams Francis Williams Joey Williams Joe Williams Karen Williams Mike ilson Todd Wilson Shannon Winebarger Alt ' reda inston Charles Woods J;imes Woods Terry Woods Melvin Wyatt Betty ymer Mike Wymer Bryan Yette Robert Davis Pam Pruitt Julie Mullins M j . ' J |K3 Bfl ACTIVITIES Student Cooperative Association Sponsor: Mr. Joe Stanley President: Cathy Anderson; Vice-President: Mark Billings; Secretary: Sharon Jones; Treasurer: Brandi Russell; Reporter: Greg Sage. S.C.A. Room-Organizations Representatives The Lettermen Club Sponsors: Mr. McClellan, Mr. Harvey The Pep Club Sponsors:Miss Dinkins, Mr. Allison ■mf sm Science Club The Science Club encourages the student to pursue his specific area in science that interests him. This is accomplished through films, discus¬ sions, speakers and projects at their monthly meeting. 34 Sponsors Mrs. Scott Miss McKay Mr. Spencer I Handicraft Club Sponsors: Mrs. Greenwood, Mr. .lolinson In addition to Macranii, members learn the various knots used in tire ancient art of rope tying. Belts, hanging baskets and wall hangings have been produced. Future Homemakers of America Sponsor: Mrs. Dillard Robin Slemp, President Kim Blevins, V. President Melissa McBride, Treasurer Patty Creed, Smywasco Federation Officer Pam Widener, Secretary Rita Blevins, Song Leader Stacy Razzell, C ' haplain Robin Archer, Historian •Melody -McBride, Reporter Future Farmers of America Sponsor: Mr, Sprinkle Service Club Sponsor: Mr. Walker The Camera Club provides interested students a chance to learn composition and the techniques of camera opera¬ tions. Camera Club Sponsor: Mr. Clay ' Ja r MS Junior Journal Editors 1ST ROW ' : Tim Ferguson, Inquiring; Jefl Little, Sports; Kim Russell, Editor-in-Chief; Scott Ferrell, Business Manager; Julie Roberts, Feature. 2ND ROW ' : PauLi Oorbett, Sports; Tim Greer, Inquiring Reporter; Dee Dee Burkett, Layout; Mike Roberson, Clubs. Junior Journal Staff Sponsors: Mrs. Trail Mrs. Lester Mrs. Patterson The JUNIOR JOURNAL is a monthly publication, written, produced, and sold by the students on the start. The JR. JOLTtNAL’S purpose is to inform the students of the major events for each month sports, clubs, dances, and other e.xtra-curricular activities. 38 The 4-H Club Sponsor: Mr. Osborne Sponsor: Mrs. Bower The purpose of the Library Club is to provide pleasure for the members as they learn correct library uses and procedures. Its accomplishments includes providing needed library materials and service projects to aid less fortunate individuals or groups. With a successful conclusion of these projects, a spring party for members and friends is held. 39 Drama Club Dee Dee Burkett, President; Karen Martin, Secretary; Jay Tate, Vice-President; Sponsors: Miss Goff, Mrs. Morrell. The Drama Club allows its members to become acquainted with making public appearances and presenting extemperaneoLis pantomimes. AN APPLE FOR TEACHER and MONSTER SOLP were presented this year. Marion Junior High Chorus Director: Mrs. Sullivan The M.J.H.S. Chorus is composed of fifth-seven 8th grade students. This class provides choral music for Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving. Christmas and Taster Assemblies. They conclude their year’s work with a public Spring Concert in May. 41 Majorettes for ’75-’76 Diane Moore Carmen Crewey Nichole Rogers Valaria Sword Barbara Buslinell Paula Corbett Bobyn Costigan Karen Williams Kay McCord Kleanor Corbett (Head) 42 The Marion Junior High Band has a very full, but varied schedule for the year. From Band Week, a concen¬ trated practice session, there are concerts for our Parents’ Night Program. Christmas and Spring Concerts at Marion Junior High and the Sugar Grove School, and in the spring, a Spring Evening Concert is held for the public at Marion Senior High to close out the year’s activities. The Band’s marching ability is called upon as it participates in community oriented parades like the Chilhowie Apple Festival, the Marion and the Sugar Grove Christmas Parades and Marion’s Spring Fix-up and Clean-up Parade. In addition tt) playing for athletic events at the Junior High School, it joined the Senior High Band for a Bicentennial Half-Time Show at the Senior High football game in November. The Junior High Band, which hosted the District 7 Junior High All-Re¬ gional Band Auditions in November, played and received ratings at District 7 Band Festival in the spring. The following students auditioned for and made the District 7 Junior High All-Region Band: Tim Barker - Tuba Karen Martin Bass Clarinet Denise Hoots — Alto Saxophone Renee Boehm - Bassoon Hi-Ul ■ V sMf 9 shI iVi w 1 i _ y 1 fi B ' Sl L ' : AX ' -ii ' - ' ■jy MARION JUNIOR Conductor; HIGH BAND Mr. Fulton Tom Graham (Band Major) Clayton Cregger (Band President) Scarlettes Sponsor: Mrs. Lester I RON T: Cindy Miller. .Mitzi Rector, Patsy Murray, Brandi Russell. Gina Simons, Angie Snider. MIDDLE; Rene Boehm, Barbara Evans. Eora Vickers. Kim Robinson. Susie .Murray, Nadine Bise. Carol Cormony, Alvina Miller, Tina Callis. BACK: Kelly Martin. Julie Roberts — Co-Head; Kim Russell Head; Dee Dee Purefoy, Rhonda Osborne. The Scarlettes is a twenty-one member precision drill team which performs in parades, football and basketball games halftimes. The Scarlettes have been named “Most Outstanding Squad” for two consecu¬ tive years at Golden Eagle Drill and Pom Pon Clinic. 46 Boys’ Beauty Contest The Boys’ Beauty Contest which was held on Oct. 24 consisted of ' 21 LOVELY contestants representing homerooms and several clubs. The escorts were Kim Russell and Kathi Anderson. While .Mark Keithley, Jeff Little, Brent Richardson and Tim Greer were the run¬ ners-up, the Queen Scott Ferrell projected personality, poise and the “beauty” necessa¬ ry to win. .BEAUTY? SPORTS Junior High Cheerleaders Sponsor; Ms. Dinkins Meg Thompson Kim Cox Jill Walker, Co-Head Rena Stevens Kim Blevins Leigh Ann Copeland Cathy Anderson, Head 50 The Junior High Football Team SCORES MJH 0 Chilhowie 28 Saltville 24 Patrick Henry 12 John Battle 10 Virginia High 26 Fort Chiswell 6 John Battle 8 Abingdon Coaches: Mr. McClellan Mr. Harvey, Head Mr. Walker Opponents 16 0 0 15 0 8 22 20 51 Passing Blocking Kicking Pep Talks Eighth Grade Basketball Team Coach: Mr. McClellan 1ST ROW: Robert Davidson, Tim Conner, Jeff Little, David Phelps, Mike Ward, Clayton Crigger, Jay Forrester. 2ND ROW: Jeff Pennington, Jay Tate, Mike Powers, Darrell Stanley, Joe Ward, Joey Williams, Rickey Letler. NOT PIC¬ TURED: Scott Ferrell. Seventh Grade Basketball Team Coach: Mr. Harvey 1ST ROW: Brent Richardson, Bill Thompson, Brian Yette, Tracy Heath. 2ND ROW: Darrell Oaks, Lynn Thomas, John Styron, David Reed. NOT PICTURED: Adam Brett. Managers: Earl Jones, Tom Light, Allen Mays, Jeff Fowler. S 9Lv illiii aS SSS m. I 7 ' ■ i if SCORES MJll Opponents 47 Sugar Grove 28 49 Abingdon 40 41 Rich Valley 42 36 Marion Fresh. 61 47 John Battle 33 52 Va. Jr. High 36 41 Chilhowie 33 69 Hillsville hit. 30 48 Patrick Henry 27 59 Abingdon 35 38 Sugar Grove 31 39 Chilhowie 50 38 Rich Valley 31 42 John Battle 19 59 R. B. Worthy 38 58 Hillsville 38 34 Va. Jr. High 37 64 Saltville 21 50 Patrick Henry 27 41 Marion Fresh. 52 37 Woodlawn 30 60 Chilhowie 38 25 Saltville 7 Our team won 3 out of 3 games at the Cliil- howie Invitational Tournament and placed two trophy-winning players Clayton Cregger and Darrell Stanley on tlie All Tournament Team. ' • ' Seventh (nade Oamcs Eighth Grade Basketball Team Coach: Ms. Dinkins LEFT TO RIGHT: Debbie Pennington, Anita Cornett, Mellissa McBride, Donna Blevins, Becky Bell, Bonnie Sheets, Teresa (’line, Ann Davis, Manager; Ms. Dinkins, Dee Dee Burkett, Captain; Cindy Slagle, Co-Captain; Jill Walker, Lori I ' orte, Dorothye Seward, Co-Captain; Kay McCord. Seventh Grade Basketball Team Coach: Ms. Dinkins FRONT: Ann Davis, Manager; Julie Blevins, Caroline Dickson, Anette Henderson, Kathy Bowman, Lisa Ferguson, Stacy Razzell, Lisa Sturgill, Nancy Tartar. BACK: Cheryl Bates, Carolyn Davidson, Sarah Smith, Donna Bales, Rita Cornett, Altredia Winston, Diane Grubb, Donna Diilman, Brenda Atwell, Ms. Dinkins. ' ' MJH • SCORES ■■ Opponents ■ ■ ■■■ ' 26 ' Chilhowee ' 36 ;. ■ ■ ' Caroll County 16 ■ ' 32. ' -.,, .Woodlawn 7 . 17 , Woodlawn 8 Caroir County 16 • A SUPERLATIVES MOST POPULAR Mark Billings Kathy Anderson n ' m WITTIEST Tim Fergurson Rita Olinger i BEST CITIZENS Tim Conner S;ira Sinitli BEST DANCERS Jeff Little Kim Russell MOST ATHEETIC Renee Boehm Darrel! Stanley BEST PERSONALITY Bill I lioinpson Luri Forte BEST ALL ROUND Tom Graham Brenda Atwell 1 -tjjgM f- 1 BEST LOOKING MOST ORIGINAL Dee Dee Purifoy Iguier Glacier Greg Sage Brandi Russell MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Clayton Cregger Willissa VanHoy To the teacher who has devoted herself to education and whose demand for perfection has prepared her many students for every facet of life, we. the staff, are honored to dedicate this issue of the JUNIOR PROFILES to Mrs. Marguerite M. Yost on this year of her retirement. 63 I La Fin I