Natural Bridge High School - Span Yearbook (Natural Bridge Station, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1982 volume:

Span 1982 atural Bridge High School atural Bridge Station, Virginia 24579 Volume 43 | : : SS $3 . . sing a negative of our own N. B. Rocket, a ‘ egative of a cutting torch flame, and iron filings, the hotography Club created this multiple image illusion. « as! 2-Opening The freshman class sponsored a car wash as their fund-raising project. Here, John Thomas is seen work- ing diligently on one of the cars. . During a boys’ basketball game, these band mem- bers, along with the cheerleaders, bring pep and excite- ment to the crowd by ‘spelling Rockets.” TO TARE oe During an assembly to promote the yearbook sales, Cindy Moore, as reporter Stephanie Sherbert, interviews John Loughhead, a man at the sight of the landing of the Time Capsule. During the assembly, the student body also saw a film about changing times and how yearbooks capture memories. 31. $97 (@Sr N ew ee _ cope on the changes in routines. Finding that your best friends suddenl y wasn t there to share in a moment of excitement or sadness was something that called for “would be a ae a and ey ae Se composure of feelings, no matter how difficult. Athletic or advancement to the next grade. Although everyone —_ teams, after endless practices, found it hard to accept: remitting homework and te: the the reality of the fact that there was low attendance at _ he end of the rear ' ae some most games. It was -dishearteni 1g to look up into the - stands and see row upon row of empty bleachers. An- other discouraging situation was failing a test - after studying the material for hours! As time passed, each gs at the Loe individual student. d that there was no alternative to ped kis ee as well as what he would coping with and adapting to the circumstances that accomplish tonsios: the year. Everyone learned to —_ went AGAINST THE CRAIN . awards assembles | _ incentive. During « cold winter months, radiators were a popular place for holding conversations. Laughing during a free _moment are sophomores Terry Franklin, Tracy Moore, Cheryl Tolley, and Dana Gilliam. Joy Barringer, Jayne Lewis, Andrea Hickman, and Carolyn Conner prepare a table of baked goods to - raise funds for the freshman class. Opening - 3 4 - Living ee as LIVING It seemed that the trend was for things previously thought impossible to become possible. The year was full of unusual surprises. Even the simplest things in life were interrupted for days at a time by the dreadful winter weather. The usual rush of assignments and athletic events diminished because, for weeks, students were out of school more than in school and many days started with a one- or two-hour delay. Then, the unbe- lievable decision of cancelling the first semester exams stunned yet pleased the student body. Another extraordinary aspect of the year came in the line of sports. To have a girls’ basketball team advance as far as winning the title of State runner-up was cer- tainly an honor that does not come about every year. The change in the cheerleading program also had its advantage. More girls were given the chance to become a cheerleder because there were two tryouts in one year, resulting in four different squads. Everyday living seemed affected, too. It wasn’t just that the student body as a whole experienced feelings of triumph or self-defeat, disbelief or acceptance, but each individual seemed affected in just going about his sim- ple tasks of everyday living. Nearly everything seemed to be positive for the sen- Sponsored by the Student Council, “Freedom Jam” presented a terrific concert to the student body on a November Thursday and to the entire Community on Friday night. iors except the deletion of senior teach day. Taking a senior trip to Knoxville, Tennessee to the World’s Fair was an extraordinary event of the spring. It certainly went against the grain of the underclassmen for the seniors to get out of school a week early and graduate on time while everyone else stayed on a week longer to make up time lost because of snow. On top of that, they had to take final exams during this week. It was a long cold winter and, even thought everyone broke out their spring wardrobes after Easter, the begin- ning of May still found many wearing sweaters on chilly mornings. The gray days of winter and the twelve days missed because of snow seemed to disorient and unset- tle everyone. There was even an assembly in March to discuss disciplinary problems that were a result of this disorientation and frustration. Athletic events, clubs, and dating all seemed to relieve some of the pressure and gave students something to look forward to after the frantic rush of completing assignments. Perhaps one of the most important things that stu- dents learned, in addition to their academic subjectgs, was how to deal with situations that go AGAINST THE GRAIN. Living - 5 A radiant smile can be seen on the face of Angie Foster as she is crowned Homecoming queen by Mr. Fleshman during halftime of the football game. She was escorted by Jamie Talbott. With a look of determination on her face, junior Jackie Lewis takes advantage of having the way clear of opponents and gains ample yardage in the powder puff football game. Despite her effort, however, the juniors lost to the seniors 14-0. J, “Are we still poised?” Entertaining the student body at the powder puff football game are these senior boys, who were enthusiastic cheerleaders for their team. Wy U7; yy Ui. Lp LY i fe i Ly ag YL y ESOP A Night To Remember As the sky grew darker, the tempera- ture dropped steadily until game time ar- rived. It looked as though the weather for the eagerly anticipated football game wouldn’t match up to the jovial atmo- sphere of the week. Still, everyone was determined to “hold on tight to their dreams” and make the night as perfect as planned. It was Homecoming week, and Friday had finally arrived. Walking into the gym, at the beginning of the tradi- tional pep rally held on Friday afternoon, students could feel the excitement around them. The band began to play the school fight song, and everyone joined in to set the mood for the pep rally. Like always, it was a big success and got ev- eryone psyched up for the big game that night. Of course, Friday wasn’t the only day that students were able to show their spirit. The entire week was filled with strange sights, and everyone found if dif- ficult to keep their minds on their “books.” Among the events of the week were 50’s Day, Jeans, Jersey, and Stuffed Animal Day, Punk Day, Wacky Day, and School Colors Day. On Thursday the senior and junior girls battled against one another in the annual powder puff football game. The senior girls’ expertise proved to be too much for the juniors to handle, and they came out with a victorious 13-0 win. The seniors then went on to trample the lady faculty members. The winner of the spirit week compe - tion was the junior class, and the seniors also proved their united enthusiasm by winning the spirit yell competition at the pep rally. The football game that night was highlighted by the halftime parade of floats, and the appearance of the Home- coming court. Each class had previously elected their representatives. The enviable senior attendents were Laveeta Branche, Cindy Moore, Kathy Wines, and Angie Foster. The crowning of the Homecom- ing Queen was a moment everyone looked forward to. With a smile on her face, Angie Foster, escorted by Jamie Talbott, was crowned. Floats winning prizes were the Yearbook Staff (first place), the Freshman Class (second place), the Photography Club (third place), and the Band (people’s choice). Even though the football game was lost to James River 33-0; students still had a chance to make their dreams come true. The dance held on Saturday night was sponsored by the Student Council, and music was provided by WFIR radio 96. Todd Dudley was crowned Home- coming King, and the court danced to a slower song. In some way or other, all were able to “hold on tight to their dreams” during Homecoming. Displaying her own style of ‘“‘punk’’, senior Patty Alford smiles to one of her friends as she takes part in the Homecoming festivities on Punk Day. The SPAN is a perfect way to “hold on tight to your dreams” as shown here by these Yearbook Staff members. Not only was winning Grand Prize for the second consecutive year lots of fun for the staff but also gave them prize money which would help to finance the 1982 SPAN. 8-Band Endurance And Enjoyment Mark time! March! This familiar com- mand could be heard across the field during the last two weeks of summer as the band started praticing for the long year ahead. Endurance was a key word in any band member's mind, whether it was learning a show or piece of music, tightening up mus- cles that hadn’t had to march since the end of school, or practicing long hours in the boiling summer sun. The year began with performances at home football games. On and off the field, the band showed their support for the team. If they weren't on the field, they were in the stands playing the fight song after every home touchdown or cheering and yelling with the cheerleaders. After a very exciting half-time marching season, the band began playing in parades, thus bringing home two first place trophies from the Lexington and Pulaski Christmas Showing their support for the sports’ teams, the band plays the fight song during a pep rally. This was a much-enjoyed addition as the student body showed their appreciation when the music ended. Displaying precise form, Jerry Hunt plays the trom- bone during a half-time show. Parades. Also the band competed in the Dis- trict Band Festivals where they competed against others from all over the state. They received a rating of 2, which on a scale from one to five, is excellent. After this competi- tion, the band received a letter of invitation to appear in the Azalea Festival Parade. The band and the Booster Club were a flurry of activity raising money for them to go. A professional wrestling match was held along with bake sales and ‘“Boost-the-Band Day”. Finally enough money was raised, and the Performing a solo during a half-time show, Den- een Landes shows exact form. band started out for Norfolk where the pa- trade was held. Competing against seventeen other bands, they placed fifth, which was a great accomplishment for the small group. On the way home, they spent the day at Busch Gardens, which turned out to be an exciting experience for everyone. At the end of the year, the band members felt they had made a great many accomplish - ments, not only pleasing the school and community with their performances but en- joying it themselves. Band: Front Row: Mr. Ronnie Joyner, Lisa Radford, Lisa Austin. Second Row: Rose Hart- less, Alecia Reynolds, Sherry Bivens, Krista Bag - gett, Cheryl Hunt, Donald Singleton, Sabrina Webster, Belinda Radford, RoseAnna Spangler, Deneen Landes. Third Row: Shelly Shorter, Tra - cy Hedrick, Robbie Cantanio, Belinda Reynolds, Lisa Kinzer, Monty Early, Thomas Brown, David Top: During one of the many concerts given by the band on “Boost-the-Band Day’, Rob- bie Cantanio, directed by Mr. Joyner, executes a trumpet solo. Colorguard member Sherry Dill performs her routine during a half-time show. Singleton, Mike Reynolds, Patricia Dill. Fourth Row: Linda Thompson, David Hepler, Kevin Elliott, Jerry Hunt, Sherry Dill. Fifth Row: Cindy Hamilton, Jeff Tolley, Brent Garlow, Morris Hickman, Chris Branche, Gary Rice, Bubba Chittum, Robert Bobby Hinckle, Rhonda Horn. Loughhead, Band-9 ine of the many community events during the 2ar was the ““Boost-the-Band Day.” Here Terry ranklin helps out with the flea market. uring the winter months students could be shionable and still kept warm as Darrin Coburn ows here in this down vest. Carrying a heavy load, Mrs. Stone prepares to get on the bus after an enjoyable weekend at the World's Fair. Wearing her Saddlebred pants, she shows that teachers are into fashions, too. From Falklands To Fads The question seemed no longer to be whether one could use the car but whether one could put enough gas in the tank to get from home to the ball game at school, to Lexington or B.V. to get something to eat, and to get back home again. Gas prices were still high, and unemployment was getting worse. As the school year began, many families found that the chief breadwinners were no longer employed. Temporary and permanent lay-offs reached new heights in the fall and winter months as the recession dragged on and on. There was international turmoil- Poland, El Salvador, and the Falkland Islands made headlines daily. Everyone wondered about the threat of nuclear attack. There were even demonstrations and protest concerts con- cerning nuclear activities. Frequently news- papers carried s tories of nuclear power plants being closed temporarily because of leaks of nuclear waste. The community was shocked in the fall when Buena Vista police officer Billy Oyler was shot and killed while on duty. The new year brought the death of W L professor Gary Dobbs, Jr., who had taught hunter safety to physical education classes in the fall and was the guest speaker at the 1980 gradu - ation. Deaths of national interest were those of John Belushi and Natalie Wood. There was more conversation about the use of alcohol and drugs, and the state police took trained dogs to area schools to search for drugs. Students began to think that NB was not on their list, but late in May, th school and parking lot were searched. Speaking of searches, the county resident were appalled when the Lexington polic force became the subject of a theft rin search. After all, if policemen can’t be trust ed, who can? In the midst of local, national, and inter national turmoil, students found it necessar to escape by reading a good book, listenin to the stereo, or going to the movies. Song that were listened to over and over wer “Endless Love’, “Bette Davis Eyes’, an. “Always on My Mind.” Po pular movies wer “Porky's,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” an “On Golden Pond.” When going out, a main concern of stu dents was what to wear. Designers jeans an Izod were still very popular, and OP an Saddlebred attained a degree of prominenc in the wardrobe. The emphasis, however was on accessories. Bandanna headband and braided barrettes were popular, as wel as tiny ribbon earrings. The wet, wintn weather prompted students to add ducks o hiking boots to their shoe collections. Shoe strings with everything from alligators to Pac Man were much nicer than the strings thai came in tennis shoes. Although there never seemed to_ be enough money for new clothes because of the recession and national and internationa news was gloomy, students were able tc enjoy activities with each other. Being with friends always made things seem better. When warm weather arrived after the long, cold winter, everyone Couldn't wait to get into their shorts and T-shirts. Here Barbie Camden is shown at the ninth grade car wash on ‘‘Boost-the-Band Day”. Athletic jackets were one of the many fashions proudly displayed in the halls during school hours as Penny Gibson shows here. Socializing in the cafeteria is a favorite past-time for many students. Wearing three very popular fashions are Cherry Tolson in her oxford cloth shirt and blazer, Rhonda Shiley in her comfortable sweat shirt jacket, and Wanda Huffman in her every-popular alligator turtleneck. As the clock struck eleven, two ex- hausted directors and a very tired cast trudged home in the dismal mist, inter- tupted by occasional thunder and light- ening. Dress rehearsal was over, and a long night was ahead. Nerves were worn to a frazzle, and everyone was on edge. One month of practices after school, night practices, and hours spent studying and memorizing lines were behind them. Approximately nineteen ho urs were left before opening night. Stage fright set in. The hours seemed to whirl by. Six o’clock-time for make up, seven-thirty - lines were quickly run through by each character, and finally eight o’clock-the Curtain went up on the Drama Club play, “Ask Any Girl.” “But I can’t marry you, I am in love with your brother!” Gina Cross excitedly exclaimed as she portrayed Meg Wheeler, a girl from a small town who moved to a big city of New York. That was the cli- max of the three-act play of which there were three performances-two evening performances, March 26 and 27, and one for the student body, March 31. Meg fell in love with Miles, (Jim Sperka), instead of the playboy Evan, (Barry Funk- houser), and the extravagant dresser Vince (Robbie Cantanio), ended up with Ada, (Sherry Chittum). After the initial Opening night jitters, the cast, composed of seventeen mem- bers, fell into the swing of putting on makeup, making quick changes and get- ting their cues right. Everything fell into its proper place as the curtain opened and the first lines were spoken. The student body was the most recep- tive audience, and the cast thoroughly enjoyed this performance because of their positive reaction. Every actor likes to be appreciated, and like they say, laughter is the best medicine. As the last prop was placed on the trucks, after taking down the set, a faint smile could be seen on the faces of the directors and cast. Everyone was ab- sorbed in his own thoughts. Perhaps each was thankful that it was over or maybe wishing that it had taken a little longer, but on every face, one could see an ex- pression of satisfaction for a job well done. You Can “Ask Any Ging Overwhelmed by the gaudiness of Vince’s “artwork”, Jeanie Boyden (Margaret Raynal) steps back from the painting and falls backward onto the sofa. These residents of the Madison Avenue Girls’ Ho- tel, Ruby (Heather Bumstead), Terri (Cindy Moore), and Heidi (Lisa Agnor), entertain themselves by playing bridge in the last scene of the play. 12-Play tiilbilllllines OO “Maybe I could brighten up one of your evenings - some evening.” With an air of confidance, Vince Schmidlap (Robbie Cantanio), senior shipping clerk for Doughton and Doughton, tries to interest Ada (Sherry Chittum), a resident of the Madison Avenue Girls’ Hotel, in going out with him. In the first act, Aunt Fern (Penny Gibson) and Aunt Lettie (Wendi Hill) scramble for the phone to hear how their niece, Meg Wheeler (Gina Cross), is doing since moving to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Wheel - er (Randy Nixon and Lisa Shields) look on in eager anticipation. During dress rehearsal, Miles Doughton (Jim Sperka) and Meg Wheeler (Gina Cross) laugh together at the prospect of his teaching her how to dance to impress Evan Doughton (Barry Funkhouser). “Did I hurt you? Here, let me kiss it.” Evan Doughton (Barry Funkhouser) kisses Meg Wheeler (Gina Cross) in apology for colliding with her as he entered the room. Play-13 Fun-Filled Competition The score was 14-7. The senior girls had won the annual Powder Puff football game, and by doing so remained undefeated while helping to set a school tradition. The Pow- der Puff game, the Intramural Council's first big project of each year, had become a high- light of each year’s Homecoming festivities. If ping pong, battleball, handball, weight - lifting, basketball or volleyball was your sport, you were in luck. The Council spon- sored one of these events monthly. If the competition with others was not enough in- centive, the trophy one received for winning an event persuaded many to participate. The class tournaments, which were held on May 14th, were dominated by the seniors. They beat the sophomores in the first round action and the juniors in the championship game. The tournaments highlighted a fun- filled, fast-moving year of competition be- tween classes and individuals. Participants were recognized at the end of the year with a certificate of participation and a trophy if they had won an event. Junie Snider and Cindy Moore were awarded the Most Valu - able Player trophy because they had partici- pated in the most events throughout the year. Juniors Pat Richardson and Jackie Lewis and sen- ior Tiny Diamond anticpate rebounding a missed shot in the class basketball tournaments. As she jumps high in the air, Cindy Moore releases the ball over the guarding hand of Teresa Hamilton. As Cindy Moore shoots the ball, juniors rush down the court in case the shot is missed. Two players spike the ball to prevent its return in intramural volleyball competition. Senior Maria Rafferty, guarded by Lori Burch, attempts to make two points for her class in the intra- mural tournament. 16-Miss NBHS Smile And Be Poised Two long weeks of preparation had passed slowly. Time had been spent after school and on Saturdays practicing routines and rehearsing talent acts. Remembering to walk straight and with pride came naturally to the ten young ladies who had entered the 1981-82 Miss NBHS Pageant. When the girls came out on the stage for the opening routine, they knew that all their hard work had been well worth the effort. They left the stage to a round of thunderous applause. The crowd could see how much hard work the girls, as well as the band and Mr. Joyner, had put into the pageant. Street wear competition was first, fol- lowed by the talent and evening gown seg- ments of the pageant. Between each of these, there was entertainment from members of the student body. The last part of competition was a ques- SS SS ES I I A SS “Charisma” was a special delight for the people attending the pageant. They played several selections while the contestants prepared for their next event. tion and answer. The pageant was unique in that it broke tradition for this competition. The questions that were going to be asked were typed up and distributed among the girls before the pageant began. As the night drew to an end, the excite- ment grew. The lights dimmed and the em- cees announced Angie Foster the recipient of Miss Congeniality award. The moment arrived. Second place went to Tiny Dia- mond, first place went to Laveeta Branche, and Miss NBHS 1982 was Miss Sandy Campbell. The night had been wonderful but all too short. The girls would always have warm memories of their experiences and the close and stronger friendships they had made. If there had ever been any doubt in the girls’ minds as to whether to enter the pageant or not, it had been erased by the wonderful time they had spent over the past weeks. All aboard for the double dutch bus! Nathan Dunn and his “Double Dutch Gang” entertained the audience while the girls quickly prepared for the next part of the pageant. “IT can’t believe it!’ Sandy Campbell smiles with ex- citement as Mr. Sams crowns her Miss NBHS 1982. This trio composed of Sherry Dill, Michael Reyn- olds and Patricia Dill sings a lovely ballad while contestants change into their street wear outfits. The ten contestants smile for the audience in the final minutes before the judges’ decision is handed to the emcees. Posing as a southern belle in the evening gown competition, junior Lisa Kirby walks down the runway to a round of applause from the audience. Miss NBHS-17 Here Come The Brides “Cindy, did you bring the ring?” Yes. shetty. “Do I look okay? Is my veil in place?” “Yes, Laveeta.”’ The brides and the bridesmaids were ready, and their “mothers” had joined them in Mrs. Mutispaugh’s room. “IT have to say ‘her mother and I’... was what the ‘fathers’ repeated to themselves over and over just before walking their “daughters” down the aisle. Everyone had the last minute jitters. The The music began, the ushers had escorted all the guests to their seats, and the procession started down the aisle. The double mock wedding that the Single Living class spon- sored was well on its way. After a month of preparation by the class, the moment had arrived to present the re- sults to the school. Finding eleven tuxedos for the guys was not an easy task, and the girls found that old prom dresses didn’t fit as well as they once did. The tuxedos were the same style, black for the two grooms and light blue for the nine groomsmen. Howev- 18 - Mock Wedding er, the six bridesmaids and two maids of honor chose a variety of styles and pastel colors to show the student body that many appropriate options were available. The same held true for the mothers; two wore short dresses, and two wore long ones. “I now pronounce you man and wife.” Everything had run like clockwork. The ceremony was over, and it was on to the reception, which was held in one of the classrooms in the gym. Everyone enjoyed the traditional cake slicing by the brides and grooms, and such a beautiful cake it was that had been prepared by the Occupational Foods class. After so- cializing, the garters and bouquets were thrown. The ‘“dream-come-true’” was over. As Single Living students returned to class, they were very proud of the success of this event. Little did they know at this point just how much planning this “wedding” would help them when they one day would prepare their own. Brides Sherry and Laveeta cut into their beau- tiful wedding cake while the grooms watch. All are anticipating the luxuries that go along with a formal wedding. Bridesmaid June Jenkins wants to be sure to get every little piece of the bridal bouquet so she can keep it for remembrances. Best man Todd Dudley and maid of honor Cindy Moore follow the radiant brides and grooms down the aisle after the minister pronounced them man and wife. As ushers in the double mock wedding, lighting the candles was just one of the many tasks required of Junie Snider and David Cash. “Who will be the next in line?” The anxious bridesmaids patiently wait for the brides to throw their bouquets. Sherry is the first to find out while Laveeta holds on to hers until the last moment. “There you go.” Brian makes sure that he does not let any crumbs fall on Sherry’s beautiful wedding gown as they share a piece of wedding cake at the reception. Sharing the duty of marrying the two couples in the wedding, Marvin Powell and Steve McNeil lead the wedding party down the aisle to prepare for the arrival of the brides. Newlyweds Nathan Dunn and Laveeta Branche display flashing smiles at the wedding reception after the mock wedding is over. Mock Wedding - 19 Fun As the bus rolled down the streets of Knoxville, Tennessee, the Sunsphere and the World's Fair Holiday Inn were only two of the many sights that the senior class had been waiting to see during their long hours of traveling. Yet, when the sights were seen for the first time through bus windows glis - tened by raindrops, everyone began to won- der if the entire weekend would be dam- pened by rain. The rain stopped, however, by the time they left the bus and got their luggage. By the afternoon of the next day, the sun was shining brightly and continued to for the remainder of the weekend. Everyone used their first night in Knox- ville for unpacking and looking around the motel and gift shop. Some also enjoyed the indoor pool which featured such facilities as a sauna and jacuzzi. The next morning, everyone rose ready for two full days of excitement and were at the gates at 10:00, ready to enter the fair. Once inside the gates, however, everyone found that with so many things to see and do, one didn’t know which direction to take first. While some decided to get in a line to see an exhibit of one of the many countries fea- tured, others opted to either browse through the national shops or try some foreign food. Dreading the long trip home, Gloria Pugh and An- gie Foster think about how quickly the time passed while at the World's Fair. 20-Senior Trip At The Fair Some of the countries that seemed to be most popular among the students were Chi- na, Australia, Korea, Japan, Peru, and, of course, the United States. The exhibits were made interesting in many ways. With the theme of the fair being “En- ergy Turns the World,” many countries fea- tured energy displays as well as films, arts, and crafts. Some even had live performers, such as the Canadian dancers. China even brought a piece of the Great Wall. Foreign food was another highlight of the trip. Belgian waffles, Chinese, German, and Mexican food were some of the different foods sampled for the first time by many seniors. There were constant outdoor attractions, such as the bluegrass music at the Folkland Festival, and the daily parade at 5:00 featur- ing high school bands and the Budweiser Clydesdales. Sunday gave an extra day for everyone to visit the exhibits and attractions which they missed the day before. Everyone seemed to be more relaxed and felt that one day at the fair would never had provided enough time to see and do everything that there was to do. On their way to the bus, Angie Turner, Maria Rafferty, and Wendi Hill laugh about the fun times shared while on their senior trip. Bottom: Finding the sights of Knoxville as exciting as those of the World’s Fair, Steve McNeil and John Loughhead traveled in style as they rented a chauffeured limousine for an hour on Saturday night. neanicerntionconeronesnonnmoansit Towering above all other buildings at the Fair, the Sunsphere provided an impressive sight to fair-goers and a panoramic view of Knoxville. An unusual breakfast for Angie Clark was a choco- late eclair chosen from the wide variety of goodies at the pastry shop. Lines to view the exhibits were long but gave Joe Campbell and his friends an opportunity to socialize. Senior Trip-21 22-Prom Juniors Rusti ite Get Ready One o'clock. The juniors walked into the ballroom; their faces fell. Nothing was ready. Tables had to be set up, the floor mopped, the picture background stuffed with tissue, the gazebo painted, the stage for the band decorated, and streamers as well as table decorations had to be put in place. As the clock struck five, the juniors scur- ried home to get ready for their big night. Everything was in place, and it looked like a “Sweet Dream.” Their task was finished, the band, “Charisma,” had set up, and the prom was two hours away. As the clock struck eight, the ballroom was already filled, not because of the num- ber of people, but because of the space some girls took up with their ‘Southern Belle” gowns. Some were surprised at how festively the ballroom was decorated. Since the ju- miors had not purchased many decorations because of limited funds, the gazebo used last year was a familiar sight, though it was decorated differently. SR RS ERA eR OE EAS EAE After being crowned, King Todd Dudley and Queen Cindy Moore dance to the song played for the seniors. It was a special night for Sandy Campbell, not only because it was Prom night, but also because she re- ceived a diamond. “Charisma,” a local band, entertained prom- goers, and students particularly enjoyed the fact that our own Mr. Joyner was a part of the group. Miss Shull, Mr. Carpenter, Mrs. Greene and her sister Marsha enjoy socializing at the Prom. Prom- 23 24-Prom It Was A Special Night Because of the confusion of the year drawing to an end, it had been hard for everyone to get together. The prom brought many together, especially the seniors. It would be their last high school dance and their last chance to spend time together as a class, as a group, as friends. Although it was a humid night, many couples enjoyed the music outside on the porch. There they took time to rest their feet and chat with friends. Whether inside or out, this was a special night for them, and most stayed and danced until the end. Though the dancing ended at twelve, there were still places to go to end the night. The prom was over, but the mood was still there to have a good time. Everyone had their own plans of getting together with friends or going home to relax, but they all remembered the special event that started the evening. The Prom had been a success. Top: Helping quench the thirsts of the tired danc- ers are sophomores Donna Hickman and Sarah Ramsey at the Junior-Senior Prom. Finding time to chat while dancing, Belinda Rad- ford and Courtenay Breeden discuss their after-Prom plans. A fine time in a fine tux is the order of the night for John Loughhead. Displaying his own style of “formal wear’, Barry Funkhouser decided to beat the May heat with his Hawaiin shorts. As they take a break, Lori Burch and Byron Bowyer watch others dance to the music of “Charisma.” Prom-25 “I am happy, I am sad.” The camera catches Nathan Dunn in a very emotional mood after he receives his diploma. SESE AR RR ARS aA “It has come, and now it’s almost gone.” These senior girls are very solemn as they realize that they really will never pass this way again. A very meaningful and impressive speech was de- livered to the graduating class by Mrs. Paula Sherlock, former guidance counselor, who is now Dean of Stu- dents at Southern Seminary. Expressions of joy, relief, and accomplishment can be seen in the faces of Jim Sperka, Roseanna Spangler, and Angie Clark as they leave the gym as graduates. 26-Graduation A Mixture Of Emotions “I now pronoude you 1982 graduates of Natural Bridge High School.” They moved their tassels from left to right with sadness and joy and proceeded to stand for the benediction. The ceremony was now over, and the new graduates were ready to cele- brate. The evening started with nervousness and excitement as the seniors gathered in the old high school gym to line up. Some were making plans for the night ahead, and others were making sure their cords and_ tassels were on straight. The big night, June 4, had finally arrived, and they were prepared to enjoy it to the fullest . It was a cool and rainy night, but it didn’t bring their spirits down when they headed for the doors of the new gym. The band was playing the traditional “Pomp and Circum- stance,” and the seniors marched to their seats. Salutatorian Barry Funkhouser and Vale- dictorian June Jenkins gave their speeches, and the audience listened attentively. The guest speaker, Mrs. Paula Sherlock, Dean of 1 SS RES Susan Braford finds that she must reach high to cap cousin Brad in the tradition capping Ceremony. A happy Cheryl Kinzer shakes Mr. Fleshman’s hand as she receives her diploma. Students at Southern Seminary Junior Col- lege, spoke on her experiences with the sen- iors in her former years as a guidance coun- selor. She gave them some advice to hold on to as they began their new life and faced more responsibilities. The time finally came for receiving the diplomas. Many proud parents and friends clapped as their senior received his diploma and walked off the stage. Many had cameras teady to catch the expressions of the big moment. Some cried and others smiled as they walked down the aisle, diplomas in their hands. When it was all over, graduates, relatives, and friends gathered outside the gym. There were tears of excitement and sadness, yells of joy, and hugs of congratulations. They re- turned to the gym to turn in their caps and gowns, and they they went their separate ways to celebrate. It was a big night for them all, and it was surely a time for them all to remember as they begin their new lives. Some were to continue their education, some were to join the service, and some were to enter the working world. Each had his own dreams, but they all shared the memo- ries of the years past. Listening attentively to Mrs. Sherlock, the robed graduates have a very solemn appearance. Graduation-27 se wos PRA Si 28- Sports SPORTS Small, silent cheering sections characterized the year. Sitting in the stands at a football game was a lonely experience. Students weren't there to give the team support. Only a faithful few supported the athletes by attending the games. The students that belonged to teams were generally enthusiastic and wanted to excel, but they could only depend on themselves and their coaches for emotional support during the season. The team members often faced the demoralizing attitude of the student body after a loss, especially from those who didn’t attend the games. Many of the athletes couldn’t measure their success by the season record either, but only by their personal satisfaction. At first glance it appeared that sports were a dismal failure, but the girls’ basketball team managed to aquire victory after victory until they became the Group A State runnerup. As their season progressed, the girls were able to do something noone else had done—pack the gym with fans. They even had crowds follow them to Marion for the state championship. It went AGAINST THE GRAIN when, after the girls championship, the student body lost its enthusiasm and the crowds shrank. The other teams played in an almost empty gym with almost as many students from the visiting school as from the student body. The student body’s seeming indifference towards sports even went so far as to barely fill team rosters. Many athletes who had competed before didn’t try out for the teams, which meant each team member had that much more responsibility. For this reason, most memo- ries of the season will be of individual rather than team suCCESS. In the championship game against Rich Valley, heavily guarded Moreland Lewis keeps her eyes on the basket before releasing the ball. In her basketball career, she scored 1,538 points. Sports - 29 Cheerleaders Cope With Change In the summer, two varsity squads of cheerleaders, football and girls’ basketball, packed their bags and headed for cheerlead- ing camp at James Madison University. After the week of long, hot hours in the sun learn- ing cheers, stunts, and pom-pon routines, they began to get used to the changes in the cheerleading program and looked forward to working together to promote school spirit. Before school started, there were many long practices that gave them an opportunity to get acquainted with their new sponsors, Mrs. Mary Jane Mutispaugh and Mrs. Bren- da Shorter. In addition to perfecting cheers, uniforms were divided between the two squads and fitted. With football season came rain and freez- ing temperatures but also a fantastic, fun- filled Homecoming week. The cheerleaders sponsored many events and got the students involved in wearing different costumes each day of the week. One of the newest and most popular additions was Punk Day. The foot- ball squad also cheered for the j.v. football team on Wednesday nights and some Satur- day mornings! They helped sell refreshments at the little league football games as a fund- raising project to buy new raincoats for next year. With girls’ basketball season came hot and crowded gyms but also the oppurtunity to cheer for a team that became the state runner-up. Cheerleaders enjoyed traveling to Fieldale-Collinsville and their overnight trip to Marion for the exciting state tournament games. They also cheered the J.V. Lady Rockets on to a 6-12 season. For both Squads came numerous pep rallies as well as lots of fun and hard work. At the end of these athletic seasons, tryouts for winter sports’ squads were sched - uled, and the pressure was on! It seemed that one of the few good things about a second tryout in one year was that eighth graders could try out for the J.V. squad after having the first part of the year to get adjusted to high-school life. After the cheerleaders had been selected, uniforms were re-distributed, and once again, the girls practiced to work themselves into coordinated squads. The varsity cheerleaders had a spaghetti dinner at Mrs. Mutispaugh’s before cheering at the Christmas tournaments, and they cheered at a wrestling tournament at Parry McCluer. Both squads worked diligently to promote school spirit. They sponsored a contest in which a person was chosen from written essays to be the school mascot. Angie Clark was selected to be “The Rocket,” and Barb Welte and Melinda Kerr were chosen as next year’s mascots. It was an exciting year for all four squads, and each girl experienced cheering her team on to victory or sharing with them in their moment of defeat. Although there were feel - ings of relief when the last season came to a close, the seniors found that no more would they perform the cheers they had worked on for hours or wear the uniforms that they had repaired so many times. The reality was gone, but the bonds of friendship formed would always remain a fond memory. Glancing at the clock during the second quar- ter, Elizabeth Rafferty thinks about the “Hello” cheer the squad will perform at half time. Aes FOOTBALL SQUAD; Front row: Starla Reynolds, Lisa Davis, Ammie Todd, Back row; Lori Burch, Angie Foster, Maria Rafferty, Patty Alford. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL; Front row: Lisa Shields, Vera Lewis, Lisa Agnor, Tracy Coleman, Back row: Tara McClure, Laura Petty, Elizabeth Rafferty, Lisa Kirby. 30-Cheerleaders Energetically leading the cheers at home basket- ball game are seniors Lisa Shields and Maria Rafferty. “We're gonna beat, beat Blues!” Pep rallies gave the cheerleaders a chance to spark everyone's enthusiasm about an upcoming game. These junior cheerleaders lead their class in a spirit yell. Yum! Yum! As these football players dive into their bowls of chocolate ice cream, the cheerleaders help by holding the bowls still. This was one of the many fun activities of Homecoming week. _ V. BOYS’ BASKETBALL; Front row: Lisa Davis, Elizabeth Rafferty, Maria J.V. BOYS’ BASKETBALL; Front row: Sandy Carter, Donna Hickman, Tracy Rafferty, Angie Foster, Back row: Ammie Todd, Lisa Angor, Lisa Shields, Starla Coleman, Back row: Teresa Slayton, Tara McClure, Sherry Bivens. | Reynolds. : Cheerleaders -31 32-Football Success Within The Heart As they stood on the sidelines during the last game of the season, each team member reflected on what the season had meant to him. With the temperature well below freez- ing, it was difficult to remember those first terrible, hot August practices when they be- gan to become a football team. There would be special memories of the season for each player. Each experienced the thrill of victory as well as the agony of defeat. Deep within their hearts the team as a whole was proud of themselves, for they were together. Going into the locker room at halftime during the game with Lexington, the Rock- ets knew that the long hours of practice had contributed to their playing well physically and mentally. Even though the Rockets came out in the end with a 24 - 7 loss, they and their rivals knew that they could mean business if they set their minds and hearts to it. They did put their minds to it, and pulled out a pleasant victory over Rockbridge with a score of 33 - 6 after losing to Parry McCluer the week before. The team really put forth much effort in the game with Bath County. In the last few seconds of the game, the field goal attempt which would have won the game for the Rockets was ruled no_ good, which left the score at 6 - 6. Before’ the two upsetting losses at the end of the VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: Front row: Tom- my Fleck, Leroy Noel, Timmy Watkins, Chris Woods, John Thomas, Jeff Thomas, Toby Stalnaker. Second row: Timmy Stalnaker, James Moore, Junie Snider, Kenny Lewis, Reggie Humphries, Chris Wood, Kevin Topping. Third row: Kirk Dunn, Jeff Combs, Todd season, they pulled out a 20 - 0 victory over New Castle. Several players excelled to their fullest during the season to make all district teams. Junior Randall Breeden made first team of - fense followed by junior Ted Slayton and senior Timmy Stalnaker, who made second team defense. Also recognized for his ability was senior Todd Dudley and junior Junie Snider, both receiving honorable mention. To the fans this was not a winning season. The team, however, had no reason to hang their heads, for they knew that they were champions within themselves and would never forget such a season. Junie Snider gets the punt off just as his opponent attempts to block it. Junie received onorable mention in the district. Dudley, John Redman, Robbie Leech, Scott Smiley, Brian McFadden. Fourth row: Todd Fleck, Wayne Smith, John Loughhead, Ted Slayton, David Goff. Back row: James Shafer-manager, Mr. Huffman- coach, Mr. Beasley-coach, Mr. Carpenter-coach, Mr. Shumaker-coach, Andy Funkhouser-manager. NB VARSITY FOOTBALL 1981 Lexington Parry McCluer Rockbridge Shawsville James River Clifton Forge Bath County New Castle Riverheads Auburn Won 2 Lost 7 Tie 1 Escaping the defensive line, senior Todd Dudley gains several yards for a first down. For plays such as this, Todd received honorable mention in the district. Outmaneuvering the linebacker, junior Randall Breeden gains yardage to put the Rockets at mid-field. Randall made first team offense in the district for his ball carrying and blocking ability. Sophomore Kirk Dunn evades one tackler to face another. Kirk was known for his ability to get through the line quickly to miss being tackled. The Rocket defensive team quickly attacks the ball carrier before he is able to leave the line of scrimmage. Football -33 Step By Step To The Top With the most successful season ever, the varsity girls’ basketball team had a 24-4 sea- son record and was named State Runner-Up. The road to participation in the state finals began in August. Their first goal was set for the district title, as they decided to take one step at a time. Long hours of practice and a desire for success helped them attain the Pioneer District title with a 13-1 record. The district tournament, however, disappointed many when the team was defeated by Clifton Forge. After defeating Chatham High School in the semi-finals of the sub-region - als, the girls sought revenge for that one- point district tournament defeat they had suffered at the hands of Clifton Forge. They played an outstanding game, with five play- ers reaching double figures, which enabled them to defeat the Lady Mountaineers 56- 44. This victory gave them the sub-regional title and added to their growing sense of confidence. They were ready for the regional tournament! A home-court advantage was theirs for the regional contest, and the girls played an aggressive Rich Valley High School team which took a commanding 13-28 halftime lead. But the “never-say-die’” Rockets fought back to score an astounding 47 points in the second half to clinch the re- gional title. There was a full week of practice ahead to go over plays and gather confidence. Then it was ‘the big time” for the team as they traveled to Marion, Va. to play in the state tournament. As the girls arrived, they observed an ob- vious change in the weather with the cold and snow. They checked into the motel, got something to eat, and they were ready to play in the semi-finals. Understandably ner- vous, the Rockets played a very physical Northumberland team. Once again the team was down at halftime, but with excellent improvement at the foul line which added 32 points, they defeated Northumberland 72- 60. The finals seemed to be a heartbreaking experience for many members, although it was a hard fought game against Fluvanna which took all each one had to give. Never- theless, the final score was 53-46. The fans showed their support through the entire sea- son, especially with their ‘“welcome-home”’ party, which included an escort of ambu- lances and about fifty cars from the inter- state exit to the school. Along with the team effort that enabled them to achieve the State Runner-Up title, there were also outstanding individual achievements. With their diversity of talent, co-captains Rhonda Alexander, June Jen- kins, and Moreland Lewis led the team. Rhonda Alexander excelled in rebounding throughout the season, averaging 13 re- bounds per game. Moreland Lewis, the all- time leading scorer, ended her high school Career averaging 18 points per game this season. June Jenkins averaged 7 points per game and 6 rebounds per game. Younger members of the team enhanced the achieve - ments of these seniors, and together they formed the most exciting and successful girls’ basketball team in the nine-year pro- gram. Tightly guarded by three Lady Rebels, Rhonda Alexander takes a chance on making a shot. She averaged 13 rebounds per game and was named a member of the all district team. Varsity Girls’ Basketball Oppontent Parry McCluer Lexington Lexington Lexington Lord Botetourt Parry McCluer James River Lord Botetourt Bath County New Castle Clifton Forge Rockbridge Riverheads Parry McCluer James River Bath County New Castle Clifton Forge Rockbridge Riverheads Bath County District Tournament James River Clifton Forge Regional Tournament Chatham Clifton Forge Rich Valley State Tournament Northumberland Fluvanna 28 32 52 48 43 26 33 31 25 43 66 34 43 20 33 12 37 60 33 36 14 Varsity Girls’ Basketball team: Kneeling: Rhonda Alexander, Moreland Lewis, June Jenkins, Coach Moss; 24 Wins 4 Loses Standing: Cheryl Tolley, Cheryl Kinzer, and Laveeta Branche-statisticians, Suzanne Welte, Margaret Raynal, Melody Mason, Doanne Woodson, Tracey Hedorick, Tracy Moore, Sheril Wilcher, Joy Barringer, Barbara Welte and Jackie Lewis-managers, Kim Gray -scorekeeper. 34-Girls’ Basketball During the Subregional game against Clifton Forge, Doanne Woodson adds two points to the N.B. score. The game was won with the score of 56- 44, Attempting to score again for the Lady Rock- ets, Tracy Moore goes up for a left-handed lay-up in the game against Rich Valley. Yj, YU _ Ys Yj Ui J, WY ty Yj — yy iy, LI Putting forth a defensive effort, Moreland “T.T.” Lewis blocks a player on the Rich Valley team. With an 18 point average, T.T. was selected for the All Pioneer District Team and the Wade Trophy Medals Club. In the Regional game against Rich Valley, June Jenkins shoots despite the defensive effort to block. June was All-Pioneer District Honorable Mention. After winning the Regional title game against the Rich Valley Steers with the score of 60-58, co -Captains Moreland Lewis, June Jenkins, and Rhonda Alexander and Miss Moss present Mr. Sams with the trophy. Girls’ Basketball -35 Season Record Deceiving At the beginning of the fourth quarter they led New Castle 46-44. Chris Wood, who had played the first three quarters, got his first scoring opportunity of the game on the free throw line and made both shots. He was fouled six more times and connected on nine of his last twelve attempts. Chris finished the game with 11 points and, although Mike Branch was the high scorer with 20 points, Chris carried the team in the fourth quarter to a 72-61 victory. In every game at least one individual ex- celled. The team’s main weakness was that they played and executed as a team in only a few games. The twelve man squad was com- posed of five seniors, two juniors, and five sophomores. The number of upper classmen was deceiving in that none had more than one year of varsity experience. Their lack of experience accounted for many of the errors within their game. The season’s first win was an upset of pre - season district favorite Riverheads. This win, Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Kneeling: James Shafer, Mark Crawford, Andy “Noodle” Funkhouser, Stand- ing: Head Coach Rob Carpenter, Brian McFadden, Todd Dudley, Jerry Hunt, Mike Branch, Mark Penning - 36 - Boys’ Basketball which was fiercely contested, marked the start of a successful first round of district play. The second round of regular season was marked by a four game losing streak which began with a loss to James River. They had the game won until a shot by a JR player put the game into overtime, even though videotape clearly showed that the shot shouldn’t have been counted. The season had its high and low points. The team attained first place in the district several times but never could retain the title. They succeeded in beating every team in the district except James River and gave them a good game. Their final record wasn’t impressive, and the team’s success couldn't be found in the record books, but rather in the memories of each player and the fans. Todd Dudley easily clears his opponent before he releases the ball. Dudley led the team in free throws, rebounds, assists, defensive recoveries and steals. ton, Scott Smiley, Brad Braford, Chuck Seelke, Randall Breeden, Kirk Dunn, Chris Wood, Ass’t Coach Lloyd Miller. Not Pictured: Cindy Moore, Scorekeeper, Sarah St. Clair, Statistician, Lisa Kirby, Statistician. NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL 61 49 3 69 49 45 68 33 49 72 47 52 49 54 86 53 39 55 50 60 56 41 1981-1982 Alleghany Lexington Lexington Riverheads Alleghany Rockbridge Bath County Lexington Rockbridge New Castle James River Parry McCluer Rockbridge Bath County New Castle James River Parry McCluer Riverheads Clifton Forge Clifton Forge District Tournament Clifton Forge James River Non- District Game District 8 Wins 6 Losses Overall 10 Wins 12 Losses 49 53 Brad Braford, a 6’7”’ senior, shoots over several James River players. Braford led the team in the field goal percentage. Members of the Clifton Forge team look on as Randall Breeden takes a close jump shot. Breeden was second in scoring with 213 points. ° Pad WN - Mane. : Surrounded by three Clifton Forge players, Mike Wr. ‘ ; : _ : ) . Branch waits and watches to see if his shot will count. Branch, a first year player as a senior, led the team in scoring with 303 points. He was picked to be on the All District and Timesland Honorable Mention teams. Todd Dudley looks on as Kirk Dunn drives for a ‘layup against Riverheads. The Rockets won 66-64. SON a Boys’ Basketball -37 All Advance To Regionals The small but faithful cheering section that supported the wrestling team found themselves at Fieldale-Collinsville at the end of the season for the Regional meet. All of the young men who had wrestled on the varsity team had advanced to this meet, which was quite an accomplishment for the team. The season was long and hard with gruel- ing hours of practice every day after school. When everyone else was still asleep on days school closed for snow, the wrestling team was jumping rope, practicing techniques, and running in the hallways. Gary Rice, Chris Woods, Junie Snider, and Gary King brought home third place wins from the Washington and Lee Tourna- ments in December. The coaches knew after this fine performance who their strongest wrestlers were. With a team composed of inexperienced individuals, the regular season matches got off to a very slow start, and the first sched - uled matches presented the toughest compe- tition of the season. This gave little opportu - nity for the members to build the much- needed confidence they lacked. Chris Woods, on the way to becoming a District Champ in the 138 weight class, carefully studies his opponent before the match starts. Getting to his feet in the district finals, Tony Smith shows by the expression on his face that escaping wasn't as easy as planned. WRESTLING 1981-1982 Lexington Blue Ridge VES VSD James River Parry McCluer James River Fieldale Collinsville Christianbury LCA Clifton Forge District Game Wrestling: Front Row: Jeff Clevenger, Scott Woods, Dunn, Junie Snider, Back Row: Coach Huffman, Da- District 3 Wins 2 Losses Wayne Chittum, Ralph VanNess, Randy Thornton, Jeff vid Cash, Timmy Watkins, Gary King, Richard Overall 4 Wins 7 Losses Tolley, Robert Seay, Mark Wagner, Second row: McDaniel, Ricky Siler, Todd Holland, Kelly Reed, Rusty Clark, Tommy Fleck, Robbie Cantanio, Gary Coach Shumaker. Rice, Chris Woods, Dale Wells, Kenny Lewis, Nathan 38 Preparing himself mentally for his match, Scott Woods watches his other teammates compete. Scott placed second at the district meet. Waiting for the whistle to blow to start the match, senior Gary Rice looks anxiously at the referee. The first varsity victory was against James River. The meet was won 36-33 after spot- ting JR 30 points on forfeits. A great effort by those who did wrestle was displayed, for they came from behind to achieve a victory and mark the first win ever over James River. The three-and one-half month season was highlighted by Scott Woods, who wres- tled in the 98 pound weight class but only weighed 89 pounds, and finished second in the district and fourth in the regionals. Ju- seed, district meet. techniques. nior Junie Snider, wrestling in the 155 weight class, finished third at the regional meet while leading the team in take-downs and in pins. Rookie Ted Slayton, who was third at regionals, finished the season with a 12-4 record, wrestling in the 185 weight class. Chris Woods, the only district champ, wres- tling in the 138 weight class, placed fourth at regionals. Because of their outstanding team effort, they placed third in the regional meet. In one of the most exciting matches of the district meet, Junie Snider just misses upsetting the number one Trying not to step out of the boundaries, Gary King and his opponent struggle during the timed match at the Trying hard not to let his opponent slip from his grasp, Timmy Watkins displays the practiced wrestling Wrestling - 39 Superb Opening, Winning Season With a superb opening, the volleyball team defeated their first three Opponents in district games. Their defeat at the hands of New Castle made the girls realize that they must put out more effort. However, in the tip-off tournament, which was held late be- cause of snow, the team defeated New Cas- tle and won back their pride. They placed fourth place in the tournament. The team again suffered defeat against Rockbridge. This seemed to bring out the best in the Rockets for the next game, which was against Riverheads. Because of a slow start, the girls lost the first game but won the next three to win the match. When the team met James River they lost, but they played diligently and never gave up. The losses seemed hard to accept for many of the girls, especially those who knew the team had the capability to win when everyone put their minds to it. As the season continued, there was much concentration on the bump, set, and spike. Although there were some rough spots, the girls still came out with a record of 7 wins and 6 losses. Rhonda Alexander was the highest scorer with 111 points, Suzanne Welte and June Jenkins with 97 points followed. Suzanne Welte and Penny Gibson averaged 8 sets per game. Moreland Lewis led in downed spikes with 66 for the season, and June Jenkins followed with 39. These statistics indicate that individual effort as well as team effort enabled the team to have a winning season. Varsity Volleyball: Front row: Penny Gibson, Rhonda Alexander, Moreland Lewis, Pattie Alford, Tiny Diamond, June Jenkins, Back row: Lisa Martin- manager, Barbara Welte-manager, Suzanne Welte, 40 - Varsity Volleyball Margaret Raynal, Tracey Hederick, Melody Mason, Daye Williams, Sheril Wilcher-statistician, Coach Moss. “T got it,” says Rhonda Alexander as she concen- trates on hitting the ball in Penny Gibson's direction. With a swift, hard hit, Suzanne Welte’s ace serve is too good to be returned by her opponents. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL NB 3 Parry McCluer 1 8-15 (PM), 15-8 (NB), 15-12(NB), 15-5 (NB) NB 1 Parry McCluer 2 15-3 (NB), 9-15 (PM), 17-15 (PM) NB 3 Clifton Forge 2 1527) (CE)s 15-12) (NIB) 9aiSa (GE) ptr, NB), 15-13 (NB) NB 3 Bath County 1 NSO ONDE), WSsvlal (ANMS})), Gai: (HBX), Soil} NB) NB 2 New Castle 3 4-15 (NC), 16-14 (NB), 3-15 (NC), 15-11 NB), 12-15 (NC) Tournaments NB 2 New Castle 0 IO SeIN Belew! (NB) NB O Riverheads 2 14-16 (RH), 7-15 (RH) NB 2 Alleghany 1 15-17 (A), 15-10 (NB), 15-10 (NB) NB 0 Parry McCluer 1 7-15 (PM) NB 0 Rockbridge 3 15-10 (RB), 15-7 (RB), 15-4 (RB) NB 3 Riverheads 1 Pls (RED) 15-13. (NB) s15—7 CNB)S 17215 (NB) NB 2 Riverheads 0 15-4 (NB), 17-15 (NB) NB 0 James River 3 SHG) (OPO); WATS (USO, Weel) (Ps) 7 Wins 6 Losses June Jenkins puts a touch of class in her spike as she uses the Karate-chop style. The hard smash of a spike from T. T. Lewis startles her opponent who in turn ducks instead of trying to block the ball. Barely hitting on the line, Margaret Raynal’s spike catches her opponent in surprise, who thought it might go out-of-bounds. S The team watches intently for the serve to come over sas manna and are determined to send it back. Varsity Volleyball - 41 Be Better Than Best The boys’ track team had its first win- ning season in recent years with a 4-3 meet record and a 5-3 team record. The team members surprised everyone except themselves by managing to beat several Girls’ track coach Bruce Shumaker looks on as strong teams and coming close to beating Brad Braford exhibits good form while releaseing the several others. The track meet with Clif- discus. ton Forge was held before the student body and was the team’s largest margin of victory for the season. A goal set by Coach Beasley at the beginning of the season was for everyone to continually improve his times or dis- tance. This goal was met by lifting weights each week in addition to the nor- mal practice schedule. At the end of the year, everyone had improved his times or distances for the year. The team was led by senior co-caption Nathan Dunn in several categories. Dunn set school records for the most points in a dual meet, the long jump, and the most points in a season. With an expression of intense concentration, Gary Moore tries to obtain a good distance in the triple jump. BOYS’ VARSITY TRACK Auburn 41 Shawsville 38 VSD 56 James River 71 Riverheads Parry McCluer 76 Rockbridge Clifton Forge 39 District 5 Wins 3 Losses Track Team: Front row: Coach Beasley, John Rafferty, Nathan Dunn, Tim Watkins, Gary Grinder, Ronnie McDaniel, John Redman, Andy Funkhouser, Kenny Lewis, Jeff Tolley, Brad Braford. Back row: Russell Fields, Kevin Early, Jeff Combs, Richard McDaniel, Glen Johnson, Junie Snider, Mark Pennington, Chris Higgins, Gary Moore. 42-Boys’ Track 100 Yd. 220 yd. 440 yd. 880 yd. Mile 2 Mile 120 Hurdles 180 Hurdles 330 Hurdles High Jump E. McDaniel B. Thompson R. Ogden B. Gilbert M. McFaddin W. Funkhouser B.T. Snider T. Watkins R. Ogden N. Dunn G. Smith VARSITY BOYS’ TRACK RECORD 10.3 24.15 54.2 2:08.0 4:51.9 10:51.0 17.1 21.9 43.0 63 1974 1978 1974 1973 1978 1981 1980 1978 1981 1980 Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot Put Discus 880 Relay Mile Relay Total Points Points in Dual Meet On his first vault of the day, JV trackster Kevin Early doesn't clear the bar. However, his next vault was more successful, with a height of 7°6”. N. Dunn R. Ogden C. Foster K. Johnson S. Braford Shupe- Richardson Dudley -Ogden Paxton-Saunders Clark- McDaniel N. Dunn N. Dunn 21 4 41° 3% 11’ 47.0” 13310” 1:38.9 3:48.1 161 ” 26 % After releasing the shot, Junie Snider watches its flight and hopes for good distance. On the last curve in the intermediate hurdles, Na- than Dunn clears a hurdle and maintains his lead. Boys’ Track- 43 Keeping her pace, Cherry Tolson runs in the 440 yd. dash. Cherry, an eighth grader, broke the school record with a 62 second time. a e. eet Fee ce a Crossing the finish line after her Clifton Forge opponent, Sharon Ferguson expresses anguish at her ; second place finish. Varsity Girls’ Track Record Shot Put Fitz 40'7” Mile Run Reynolds 5:56.1 1982 Discus Fitz 102'2” 2 Mile Run Reynolds 13:34 1982 High Jump Lewis Sau 440 Yd, Run Lewis Mitchell, Slayton, Diamond 53 1980 Long Jump Lewis 156 880 Yd. Relay Jenkins, Mitchell, Diamond, Slayton 1:51.7 1980 100 Yd. Dash Diamond 11.7 Mile Relay Jenkins, Pennington, Lewis, Parnell — 4:34.2 1980 220 Yd. Dash Jenkins 28.4 Medley Relay — Fitz, Strawbridge, Engleby, Manspile 2:19.8 1977 440 Yd. Dash Tolson 62 Total Points in Lewis 143.5 1981 880 Yd. Run Wood 2:41.2 a Season 44-Girls’ Track Varsity Girls’ Track Auburn Shawsville James River Parry McCluer Riverheads Rockbridge Clifton Forge Wins 5 Losses Set A Goal, Break It The Lady Rockets, despite their small size, had an impressive showing in the Pioneer District. Their record of two wins and five losses said nothing of the teams determina- tion and potential. Three girls were taken to the girls’ varsity district meet. All three ran their best times ever and two of the girls went on to the regional competition. Again they placed and improved their times. Starla Reynolds set a new NBHS record of 13:34 in the 2-mile run. The State meet was held the SE BA SE SE ST ES “Just a little further”. Lisa Martin spreads her arms to to help her extend her distance in the long jump. With perfect form, Tracy Moore breezes over another hurdle in the 220 yd. low hurdles. i Girls’ Track Team: Kneeling: Shellee Coleman, Starla Reynolds, Lisa Martin, Cherry Tolson, Teresa Slayton. Standing: Kim Pugh-aide, Suzanne following weekend, and Starla Reynolds and Shellee Coleman participated in the meet. Extreme heat kept them from performing as well as they should. They did not place, but they showed great ability for the future. The remaining five girls on the team of eight went to the J.V. District meet held at Rock- bridge High School. They placed in five of the fourteen events and finished third over- all. Because they were small in number, they could not compete very well as a team, but each of the eight members set their own individual goals and attained them. Some girls not only attained their goals but broke and rebroke personal and school records throughout the season. — me Welte-manager, Sharon Ferguson, Tracey Hedrick, Tracy Moore, Angie Clark-manager, Bruce Shu- maker- Coach. Girls’ Track-45 On The Ball, Offensively Fifteen young men trotted onto the field when Coach Carpenter blew his whistle. They had a long season in front of them. With the elimination of the junior varsity program, the varsity squad had shrunk to a mere fifteen players from a previous group of thirty-eight. Throughout the year, the team picked up confidence as well as fans. They developed into a very exciting team to watch-offen- sively. With batting averages like .461 by Brian McFadden and .369 by Tim Stalnaker, how could the team fail with runs batted in and getting men on the bases? The team worked well together, and encouragement from the dugout could be heard throughout each game. Barry Funkhouser and Todd Dudley shared the duties of the mound, along with freshman Robbie Leech. Right- handed Robbie was very impressive, com- peting in his first varsity season. He started and completed 6 games, including a two-hit performance in his last appearance against Clifton Forge, giving him an overall record of 3-4. Defensively, the team left something to be desired. The key to winning in baseball is the pitching and getting your Opponents out in the shortest time possible. The team seemed to find the easiest plays the hardest and the hardest plays the easiest. Although baseball is a team sport, it is the individual who has to catch the flyball, field the grounder, or make that crucial throw to beat the runner to first base. Throughout the season individuals of- ten became upset with themselves, feeling like they had let the team down when they committed an error, especially if the oppos- ing team had scored. Because of the close- ness of this group of young men, they never lost faith in their teammates and continued to encourage their progress and accomplish - ments until the season came to a close. The season record was not impressive in itself, but it gave the team a tie for third place in the district. Several high points throughout the season made one wonder why the record was not as impressive as the men’s appearance. Victories over Clifton and James River, the first since Mr. Carpenter has been the coach, showed that the men were maturing in their baseball careers. Watching his teammates closely while standing by in the batter’s box, Barry Johnson hopes he will make a home run. Varsity Baseball Alleghany Rockbridge Parry McCluer ]exington Lexington James River New Castle Riverheads Bath Rockbridge Parry McCluer James River New Castle Riverheads Bath Clifton Forge Clifton Forge = rs Ooo Nw BRO WM BR Ww vO — mm Ww District Double Header 5 Wins 12 Losses Scott Adams, Coach Rob Carpenter, Scott Wines, Chris Wood, James Shafer, Robbie Branch, Gary Lewis, Kevin Topping, Timmy Stalnaker, Todd Dudley, Mike Branch. VARSITY BASEBALL: Standing: Tony Tow ler, Toby Stalnaker, Barry Johnson, Robbie Leech, Barry Funk- houser, Steve Flint, Brian McFadden, Homer Wilhelm, 46 - Baseball Trying to tag his opponent before he is able to score a run turns out to be an easy job for catcher Brian McFadden. Enjoying a sunny evening out of class, these students look on attentively as they watch an after - noon baseball game with Rockbridge. Concentrating on his game plan, pitcher Barry Funkhouser relaxes a few moments before he goes in as relief pitcher. Ready or not, here it comes! Todd Dudley fires a fast ball at a Rockbridge batter late in the game. Getting down into his defensive position, Ke- vin Topping prepares to stop the ball as it comes his way in a home baseball game. Baseball -47 Teamwork Is Vital They had just completed four tough quarters of basketball and were on the bench listening to Coach Beasley before they went into overtime. At the end of the first over- time, they were still tied with Clifton Forge. They had to go into two additional over- times before they could end the game with a two point lead, the winning shot being made by Matt Eversman. That game was the final game of the year and was quite a change from the team’s slow start. The team had begun the season slowly but gradually started to gain confidence and started to win. The JV basketball program is designed to teach younger players to play organized bas- ketball and supply the varsity with future players. For the first time the JV team in- cluded eighth graders since eighth grade basketball was not offered. The JV football team couldn’t measure its success by looking at the scoreboard or the season record. At first glance their season look like at total disaster, but it wasn’t for them. They enjoyed their practices and play - ing football, which is the best reason to play. Like any other JV program, the JV foot- ball program is designed to teach the players the fundamentals of the game. J. V. Boys’ Basketball: Standing: Brian Wines, Darin Stores, Gary Moore, Robbie Branch, Keith Hennett, Toby Stalnaker, Matt Eversman, John Redman, Robbie 48-J.V. Basketball Neither team had the best season record, but each player gained valuable eperience which would aid in their future athletic en- deavors. Saaeennnnini eel Struggling to maintain his balance, Keith Hennett tries to stop without fouling a Clifton Forge player. With Jerone Stephens and Jeff Thomas covering his man, Jeff Tolley pivots and looks for a hole in the defense. Leech, Jerome Stephens, John Thomas, Jeff Thomas, Coach Beasley. J.V. BOYS’ BASKETBALL 1981-1982 46 Alleghany 53 40 Lexington 53 46 Lexington 48 44 Riverheads 36 27 Alleghany 45 43 Rockbridge 21 31 Bath County 38 46 New Castle 41 g James River 43 Parry McCluer Rockbridge 52 Bath County 45 New Castle 37 James River 34 Parry McCluer 32 Riverheads BD Clifton Forge 54 Clifton Forge Non-District Game District 8 Wins 6 Losses Overall 8 Wins 10 Losses With an eye on the basket, Matt Eversmann atempts a close shot while his opponent looks on. With legs pumping hard, Mark Crawford heads to- ward the end zone. J.V. FOOTBALL 1981-1982 Lexington Parry McCluer Rockbridge Covington Lexington James River Parry McCluer Alleghany Rockbridge Won 2 Lost 7 J. V. Boys’ Football: Front row: Jeff Thomas, Scott Thomas, Robbie Branch, Chip Mabe, Junie Alexander, Wines, Brian Dameron, Scott Adams, Homer Wilhelm, | Kevin Early, Spanky Stephens, Chris Higgins, Ricky Brian Wines, Randy Thornton, Jeff Tolley, Scott Siler, Coach Shumaker, Mark Crawford, David Hepler. Woods, Jimmy Leighton, manager. Back row: John J.V. Football-49 Developing Useful Skills The buzzer sounded for the second time taking the game into double overtime. Even though the J. V. girls’ basketball team was defeated in their first tough game against Lexington, they hoped to have better nights. Having had little experience, the team had to really hustle to win, and they won their games in streaks. Their first winning streak of four games began after losing five games, leading them to another loss of four games, winning two again, and then ending the sea- son losing two. The team progressed through out the sea- son. Sarah St.Clair improved her skills enough to join the varsity team at the end of J.V. Volleyball: Front row: Barbara Welte-man- ager, Sheril Wilcher-statistician, Lisa Martin-man- ager. Back row: Cheryl Tolley, Dana Gilliam, 50 - J.V. Volleyball the season. The team had it’s strong points and its weak points, their weakest being their scoring, but they were determined to do their best and have fun doing it. Because of many mishaps, the J.V. Vol- leyball team did not have a very good sea- son. With only one 8th grader, the team was still inexperienced, and there was a touch of lack of interest. Even with these obstacles, the team still managed to enjoy themselves while competing against other teams. Although there were no victories, valuable skills were being developed in this young team. Sharon Ferguson, Janice Rice, Cherry Tolson, Coach Moss. J. V. Volleyball NB 1 Parry McCluer 2 3-15 (NB), 15- 4 (PM), 15-12 (PM) NB 0 Clifton Forge 2 S15) (CRIwte 150 (Ck) NB 0 Bath County 2 OLN ANSE) silentsy (XE) NB 0 New Castle 2 8-15 (NC), 3-15 (NC) NB 0 Rockbridge 2 8-15 (RB), 3-15 (RB) NB 0 Riverheads 2 6-15 (RH), 11-15 (RH) NB 1 James River 2 3-15 JR), 15-2 (NB), 7-15 JR) 0 Wins 7 Losses Lexington Lexington Lord Botetourt Parry McCluer James River Lord Botetourt Bath County New Castle Clifton Forge Rockbridge Riverheads Parry McCluer James River Bath County New Castle Clifton Forge Rockbridge Riverheads J. V. Girls’ Basketball 6 Wins 12 Losses Opponent Bi 36 22 24 41 21 16 19 16 38 38 2 45 26 14 30 33 35 Although two members of the opposing team are already fighting over the ball, Cherry Tolson decides to be ready in case it pops out of their hands. Giving it her best shot, Dana Gilliam takes a big leap after bumping the ball up and over the net. She may be small, but Cherry Tolson puts power into a bump during a hard fought James River game. J.V. Girl’s Basketball: Kneeling: Coach Stone, St.Clair, Teresa Slayton, Sherry Bivens, Wanda Smith, Standing: Cheryl Hunt, Angie O'Connor, Sarah Cherry Tolson, Dawn Goodwin, Daye Williams. J.V. Girls’ Basketball - 51 52 - Academics q a sci Risen Sat ha lh TRE Tt EI TET i 2 ETT a The bell rang ending first period and students made their way straight to second period. Having had their relaxation period taken away for a week, students real - ized how important those twelve minutes were in order to complete assignments and to take a break. Although discipline became a problem during the winter months because of all the confusion, most stu- dents took their school work seriously and usually did their best to make good grades. Those who achieved well looked forward to seeing their names under the honor roll list on the front bulletin board. Some who took it easy for most of the year found out later that their studies were important. There were a few interesting factors which changed Warm afternoons in the spring provided an ideal time for the advanced physical education class to learn techniques of archery. ACADEMICS classes. Some classes with low enrollment were put in classrooms with others because of lack of space. The Clerk II typing class gained their second credit by helping members of the administration instead of spending both periods in the same room. Many classes had term papers, journals, and projects to do, and most students managed to do these well. Though working AGAINST THE GRAIN with all the confusion caused by th weather and difficult assignments, most found that, as spring came, things were falling into place. Some found that the extra effort exerted during this frustrating year made their report card look a whole lot better. Academics - 53 Individual Goals Set Each student set his own academic goals and was able to show his individual capabli- lities. While some seemed to excel above everyone else, there were others who at- tempted to reach a personal best. The beginning of the year was character- ized by new classes for every student, re- quired classes as well as electives. Every course, though, seemed to offer an interest - ing way for students to express themselves, whether it was through keeping a journal for 54-Academics English class or constructing a project for civics or world geography class. The geogra- phy projects were entered in the Social Stud- ies Fair, which was held at local and state levels. Freshman Sarah St. Clair placed sec- ond in state competition. Interesting activi- ties for biology students were growth pro- jects, which involved keeping the progress of a flower’s growth for eight weeks from bud to full bloom. Amusing the crowd, Mr. Bob Moore, the guest speaker for an assembly sponsored by the vocational clubs, tells of well-known people and their teenage lives. With deep concentration on their paper mache projects, Greg Camden and Wanda Wilson work dili- gently as Dee Argenbright watches their progress. Comparing their knowledge, Robbie Pryor and Bri- an Dameron quickly finish up their homework before the teacher collects it. Marking the tubing, Cindy Moore gets it just right as Lisa Shields and Sherry Chittum look on. Academics -55 ee A Variety Of Projects In addition to those classes which were required, there were many electives available to students. These classes, too, offered en- joyable activities. Art student Jeff Combs entered the world of professional art in the spring. As part of the art course, students were allowed to enter their art projects in an art show at Dabney Lancaster Community College. Jeff sold one of his works for $25.00. There was a variety of projects un- dertaken in elective classes. Single Living students learned the basics of planning a wedding from organizing a Mock Wedding. Some students in Mrs. Green’s Spanish classes attended the play Man from La Mancha at the Henry Street Playhouse. In- dustrial arts students did transportation and metal projects to improve their industrial skills. In nearly every class, students were able to look beyond books and homework. They were given Opportunities to see things deal - ing with their specific class in a better per- spective or a chance to better their under- standing on different topics. Cleaning the brush so it will be ready for use later, Gretchen Sperka wonders about her completed work. As they cut away the parts of the starfish during a biology disection, Mike Cash and Sissy Agnor exam- ine the nerous system. 56-Academics After reading one of her favorite poems, Dr. Balazs discusses her interpretation with the students in the Honors Program. Sitting in the hall during first lunch, Jackie Hostetter studies for her chemistry class while Kathy Wines tells her some interesting news. “Are you sure we are doing this right?” This question is asked by Brian Mason as he aids Jim Sperka in putting an engine together. Academics -57 Students Travel To | Compete And Appreciate English classes were provided with a chance to understand Shakespeare better as some of the ninth and tenth graders saw the production of Romeo and Juliet and the seniors saw Macbeth at the State Theatre. Seniors were also given the opportunity to enjoy theatrical productions, as several trips were taken to Lynchburg College to see plays such as ‘Arsenic and Old Lace” and Proudly displaying her works, Dee Argenbright tapes her drawings on the door of the closet in the art room. 58-Academics “The Runner Stumbles.” As part of the math program for the past several years, three seniors were eligible to attend the James Madison Math Rally. Those students were Joe Campbell, Brad Braford, and Randy Nixon, all advanced math students. Those who attended the rally at Radford University were Penny Gibson, Maria Rafferty, and Barry Funkhouser. “Is his nose on straight?” Greg Moore takes a minute to examine this example of paper mache before putting the final touches on it. Watching the white smoke ring, Mitch Ward pays Close attention to the glass tubing while doing his Chemistry lab. .s While discussing an English test, Deneen Landes looks up as Steve McNeil concentrates on his notes. oe eae As they study a handout that accompanies the textbook, these students prepare for a class discus - sion. | Academics -59 Learn By Doing Term papers were one of the most dread- ed assignments of any class. Each senior was required to do a research paper on either an American or foreign author, and physics stu - dents were required to do two term papers, one each semester, on topics dealing with physical science. Government classes were turned into ei- ther the House or the Senate, and each stu- dent took part in writing bills and debating them. This Mock Congress gave students an involved look at how the U.S. Congress op- erates. Before beginning his next project, David Walker glances over rules of safety to be observed in the shop. Top: Presenting her biology project, Doanne Woodson shows different stages of the silver maple leaf. Spending their lunch period going over math ana- lysis homework are Doug Singleton and Kenny Moore. This is one of the many advanced courses offered. 60- Academics Watch the fingers! Kim Floyd repeats this to herself while sewing her pocketbook by hand in Contemporary Living I. Writing down who scored and how many points were made is the job of statisticians Lisa Kirby and Angie Turner. As he explains one stage of development of a red leaf maple, Robbie Cantanio proudly displays his biology project. Academics -61 Two Special Programs Add Color There were two programs that were very beneficial to two groups. Certain students, from all grades were given the opportunity to participate in the Educational Talent Search program headed by Mollie Messimer from Dabney S. Lancaster Community Col- lege. The program aided the students in pre- paring for their future in terms of college attendance and occupational goals. Another program that benefited students was the Spring Honors Program in which sixteen students took part. Dr. Mary Balazs, a poet from Lexington, conducted the pro- gram which taught students the proper ways of writing poetry and prose. Although the academic program basically remained the same, a variety of new ap- proaches, projects, and activities made the classes academically stimulating and reward - ing. Dissecting is one of the projects looked forward to by all biology students. Here Keith Hennett and Lisa Austin locate and label the parts of the earthworm. RS SS SP A SSS TSS ES ES AE PE Preparing to start his drafting project, Ronnie McDaniel first organizes his thoughts and materials. 62-Academics Flipping through a textbook to find answers, Gary Grinder and Donald Singleton gather the data for a classwork grade. Asking questions to find out about the various colleges, Patti Blackburn visits with the representative from Elizabeth Brant School of Business. Trying to stay warm, these seniors sit in Mrs. Petty’s classroom wearing heavy sweaters and coats. Many mornings students had to wear extra clothing for warmth. Academics -63 dded attraction at basketball games is the __ performance of the pep band under the direction of Mr. | Ronnie Joyner, who often pleases the fans with a saxo- phone solo. 64-People PEOPLE As students entered the cafeteria at the beginning of the year, they noticed that a change had been made. A new a la carte lunch had been added to the regular program.. This new addition gave students two entree choices, and the a la carte was favored by students with smaller appetites. During the winter months, the weather was good news for students who enjoyed staying home. Ice and snow cancelled school many times and forced late arrivals other days. Those who liked to sleep late but didn’t want to make up days especially enjoyed the late arrivals. Because of the weather, all mid-term exams were cancelled, and a feeling of relief was felt by ones who didn't particularly like to study. The weather also provided a special treat for seniors. Because the date of graduation had already been confirmed, exercises were held one week earlier than the last day of school for underclassmen. Before graduation however, the seniors were offered the chance of a lifetime. Those interested were allowed to attend the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tennesse. Since this event occurs only once every ten years, the class felt privileged. No matter how many times things seemed to go well for students, there were always those times when things didn’t go right. It was then students were moving AGAINST THE GRAIN. Registering for the draft gave eighteen-year-old guys a very uncomfortable and somewhat rebellious feeling since it had been many years since registration was required. Reaganomics affected everyone. Inflation and unemployment made it hard for students to enjoy movies, pizzas, and concerts. These activities became special events and not weekly happenings as in the past. Cuts in financial aid affected those seniors planning to attend college. Without the necessary funds, they found it harder to manage tuition costs. Although the bad weather was enjoyed by some who favored staying at home, the ice and snow made traveling dangerous and difficult. The many days missed meant there would be no winter break and that students would only get Good Friday off for Easter. Making up the days seemed twice as bad when underclassmen found out they had to attend school for an entire week after graduation. The school self-study that was conducted was very time-con- suming and tedious. Students, parents, teachers were involved in serving on various committees. There were meetings before school and after school, and there were numerous reports and question- naires to be filled out. Along with events that affected everyone, there were private battles that were fought—taking a test that would determine pass- ing or failing a course, not having a date for a special dance, or maybe losing a friend forever over a silly quarrel. When times were good and things went their way, students found that they had relatively few complaints. However, when a change of events made it neccessary to move against the grain to achieve a goal, most found a way to overcome or at least challenge each obstacle. People - 6S 66-Seniors Fitting It All In The members of the senior class began to realize that, as their senior year marked an ending to their high school years, it brought them closer to many new beginnings. Re- sponsibilities and pressures were numerous for every senior. Some held positions of leadership in clubs, others viewed the year as their last chance to play a certain sport, and there were those who worked hard to be- come valedictorian of the class. Finding it hard to maintain the grades they needed while socializing and enjoying themselves, most seniors also worked hard at Randy Lewis Agnor DeRhonda Louise Alexander Patricia Lynn Alford Delores Faye Austin Susan Daw n Austin Patricia DeAnn Blackburn Julia Ann Blankenship David Wayne Brads Lloyd Bradford Braford John Michael Branch Laveeta Marie Branche Ross James Bumstead finding the time to fill out college, armed services, or job applications. Before the first bell rang, many seniors could be found in the guidance office talk - ing with Mr. Ratcliffe about such matters as transcripts, financial aid applications, or ac- ceptance notifications. Many also consulted Mrs. Petty when they had questions about applications or wanted information about scholarships and deadlines. Talking over and reviewing recipes before baking cakes of their choice in single living class are seniors Laveeta Branche, Angie Turner, and Sherry Chittum. Lori Ann Camden Joseph Clyde Campbell, Jr. Sandra Lea Campbell Tamara Sue Carter Teresa Gaye Carter Sherry Lee Chittum Angela Marie Clark Timothy Ray Clark Deborah Ann Conner Samuel Matthew Critzer Mary Teresa Dameron Larothea Evette Diamond Todd Wilton Dudley Junious Nathan Dunn, Jr. James Gregory Fainter Lawrence Russell Fields Seniors -67 68 - Seniors A Winning Style The class pulled closer together after the first few weeks of school when they faced the realization that this was the last year they would be together as a group. They proved their unity in many ways. Winning the spirit competition at pep rallies, they displayed themselves as one of the most school -spirit- ed classes. The powder-puff football game enn SS SSS SSS Leading the senior class is Cindy Moore, a dedi- cated and hardworking president. Here she displays a tee shirt which would contain all of the names of the members in the class of 1982. After collecting the morning absentee lists, Angie Clark finds a tranquil moment to study without distur- bances in the quietness of the library. RANDY LEWIS AGNOR: Basketball-11; 4-H-8. DER- HONDA LOUISE ALEXANDER: Basketball-9, 10, 11, 12; Track-9, 11, 12; 4-H-8, 9, 10, Library-11; Monogram-11, 12; Hero-11, 12. PATRICIA LYNN ALFORD: V. Cheerlead- ing-8, 9, 10, 12; Spanish-French-9, 10; Band-8, 9, Class Treasur- er-12. DELORES FAYE AUSTIN. KENNETH WAYNE AUSTIN. SUSAN DAWN AUSTIN: FHA -9, 10; Library - 10; FBLA-10, 11. PATRICIA DEANN BLACKBURN: Volleyball-10; Photography -10; FBLA - 10, 11, 12-Pres.; Library - 11, 12-sec.; Bridge Bulletin-12; Student Council-11, 12; Class Secretary-10, 11. JULIA ANN BLANKENSHIP: Volleyball - 9; FFA-8; FHA-9; FBLA-10; VICA-11-Pres. DAVID WAYNE BRADS: Football- 8; 4-H-8, 9, 10; Photography - 10; VICA-11, 12. LLOYD BRADFORD BRAFORD: Basket- ball-10, 11, 12; Track-9, 10, 11, 12; Wrestling -9; Band-8, 9; 4- H-8; Photography-9, 10, 11-Pres., 12-Vice Pres.; Yearbook-9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish-French-9, 10; National Honor Society -10, 11, 12; Chess Club-11, 12; Hugh O’Brien seminar; Model Executive Government; Hopwood Scholar. JOHN MICHAEL BRANCH: Basketball-8, 9, 10, 12; Baseball-8; 4-H-8; VICA - 11, 12. LAVEETA MARIE BRANCHE: Basketball-8, 9- mgr., 10- co-captain, 12-stats.; Track-8; Volleyball-12-stats.; Boys’ Basketball Stats. -11; 4-H-8, 9, 10-Reporter, 11-Treas., 12- Pres.; Pep-8; Forensics-9,; Spanish-French-9, 10; Drama-8, 11; YARC-12; Student Council-12. ROSS JAMES BUMSTEAD: Band -8, 9; 4-H-10; Drama-12. GARY EDWARD CAM- DEN. LORI ANN CAMDEN. JOSEPH CLYDE CAMP- BELL JR.: Football-9; Basketball-10; 4-H- 8, 9, 10; Spanish- _ French-9, 10, DECA-10, 11, 12; National Honor Society -10, 11, proved to be another success for the seniors. The girls were victorious over both the ju- nior girls and the faculty team. After winning both games last year as well, they remained undefeated. The seniors also captured first place in the Christmas hall decorating con- test which was sponsored by the Student Council. 12-Pres.; YARC-11, 12; Chess Club-11, 12; Boys’ State; Hop- wood Scholar. SANDRA LEA CAMPBELL: Yearbook-8, 9, 10, 11; Library-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Drama-11, 12. TAMARA SUE CARTER: Track-11-mgr.; FHA-10, 11, 12; Yearbook-10, 12; Drama -11, 12; Spanish-12; National Honor Society -12; Bridge Bulletin -12. TERESA GAYE CARTER. SHERRY LEE CHITTUM: Colorguard-9; Track-8-mgr.; Volleyball -10-stats.; Girls’ Basketball-9 10stats.; Class Officer-8-Secretary, 9- Vice President; Library -8, 12; Pep-8; 4-H-8, 9; Yearbook-8, 9, 10, 12- Co-Editor; Spanish-French-9; Photography-9, 10, 12-Sec.: For- ensics-9, 10; Bridge Bulletin-10, 12; Drama-10; Franch-12; Stu- dent Council-12. ANGELA MARIE CLARK: Basketball -9, 10; Volleyball- 9, 11; Track-11 12-mgr.; Class Officer-Trea- surer-11; Sec.-8, 12; Boy's Basketball-8-stats.; Band-8; FHA-9, 11, 12; FBLA-10; Library-11,'12; Spanish -French-10; French-12; Spanish-12; YARC-11,12-Vice President; Monogram-12; Na- tional Honor Society-10, 11,12,-Vice President; Bridge Bulle- tin-12; Student Council-12-treasurer; Hopwood Scholar; Girl's State; International Foreign Language Award. TIMOTHY RAY CLARK: Football-8; Basketball-8, 9, 10, 11; Track-9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish -French-10; VICA-11, 12-President.. DEB- ORAH ANN CONNER: Volleyball-9, 10; FHA-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA-11, 12; Library-11, 12; Bridge Bulletin-12. SAMUEL MATTHEW CRITZER: Football 9; Wrestling-9, 10, 11. MARY TERESA DAMERON: Volleyball-9, 10, 11-stats.; Library-8; FHA-9, 10, 11, 12; Class Officer-8-Treasurer, 9- Secretary. LAROTHEA EVETTE DIAMOND: Basketball - 8, 9, 10- co-captain, 11; Volleyball-9, 12; Track-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; DECA-10; FBLA-10; YARC-11, 12; Library-11; Monogram - 11-Vice Pres., 12; Bridge Bulletin-11, 12; Student Council-12; 4- H-8; HERO-12; FHA-8, 9, 11-Vice Pres., 12-Pres. TODD WILTON DUDLEY: Football-8, 9, 10, 11, 12-co-captain; Basketball-8, 9, 10, 11, 12-co-captain; Baseball-9, 10, 11, 12; Intramural-10, 11-Pres., 12; Student Council-11. JUNIOUS NATHAN DUNN JR.:: Football- 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball - 8, 9, 10, 11; Track-9, 10, 11, 12: Monogram-10, 11, 12-Pres.; FHA-9; 4-H-8, 9; Student Council-9, 10, 12; YARC-11, 12; Class Officer-8 11-Vice President, 10- President; “I Dare You Award”-11. DAVID QUINN EGGLESTON: (Not Pic- tured.) Drama-8; DECA-10; VICA-11, 12. JAMES GREG- ORY FAINTER: Basketball-8; Baseball-10; DECA-10. THOMAS DWAYNE FERGUSON: (Not Pictured.) Football-8; Baseball-10; Yearbook-8; VICA-11. LAW- RENCE RUSSELL FIELDS: Track-8, 9, 10, 11-mgr., 12; 4- H-8, 9, 10, 11; DECA-10, 11, 12; VICA-11, 12; Monogram 11, 12. JACQUELINE ANN FITZ: Track-11. ANGELA DEN- ISE FOSTER: Volleyball mgr. -10; Track-10, 12; Cheerlead- ing-11, 12-co-captain; FBLA-10; Monogram-11, 12; Photogra- phy-12; DECA-10-sec., 11, 12-Vice Pres.; Student Council-12- secretary; French-12; Yearbook-11,12-co-editor. BARRY LEE FUNKHOUSER: Basketball-8; Baseball-8, 10, 11; Class Presi- dent-8; Class Vice President-10, 12; Student Council- 8, 12; National Honor Society-10, 11, 12; Spanish-French-10; Chess- 11, 12-Vice-Pres. Drama-11, 12-treas; Hopwood Scholar; Boys’ State. PENNY LYNN GIBSON: Volleyball-9, 10, 11, 12; Student Council-10, 11, 12-Pres; 4-H-8, 9, 10, 11- Vice Pres., 12; National Honor Society-10, 11, Sec. treas., 12; YARC-10, 11; Forensics-9, 10; Bridge Bulletin-11, 12; Monogram-12; FBLA- 11; Girls’ State, DAR Good Citizen-12. JESSE EDWIN GIL- LIAM: Baseball mgr.-9, 10, 11; 4-H-8, 9; Monogram-12. ROSE MARIE HARTLESS: Colorguard-11, 12; FHA-9, 10; FBLA-9, 10; YARC-12. MARY LILLIAN HATCHER: HERO-12- Vice Pres. WENDI ELIZABETH HILL: Track-8, 12; Class President -8, 9; Library-8, 12; Pep-8; Bridge Bulletin- 12; 4-H-8, 9, 12; Yearbook-9, 10; Photography-9; YARC-12; Spanish- French-9; Student Council-8, 9. JACQUELYN DEE HOSTETTER: Track-9, 10, 11; Basketball -10; Colorguard-8, 9; FHA-9, 10, 11- reporter, 12-Vice Pres.; Library-8, 10, 11; YARC-11, 12; Bridge Bulletin-11, 12-Business Editor; Spanish- French-10; Drama-11; Yearbook-12. JUNE DIANNE JEN- KINS: Basketball-8, 9, 11, 12; Volleyball-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Track- 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Library-8; Monogram-11, 12; YARC-11, 12- Treas.; National Honor Society -11, 12. BARRY NEIL JOHN- SON: Basketball-8, 9, 10, 12; Baseball- 8, 9-mgr., 10, 11, 12; 4- H-8, 9, 10; Photography-10,; Monogram-12; VICA-11, 12. CHERYL LEE KINZER: Basketball -12-stats.; Track-9; J.V. Cheerleading -10; 4-H-8; Forensics-10; Yearbook-10; FHA-10; Band-8, 9, 10, 12. DENEEN GAY LANDES: J.V. Cheerlead - ing-8, 9; Spanish-French-10; Drama-11; YARC-11-reporter, 12-Sec.; Band-8, 9, 10, 11-Pres., 12-Drum Major. SCOTT ALLEN LAWSON: Football-8; 4-H-8, 9, 10. FRED NI- CHOLAS LEWIS: Football-8, 9, 11; Baseball-10, 11, 12; DECA-12. GARY LEWIS: Football -9; Wrestling-10; Base- ball-10, 11, 12; DECA-10; VICA-11, 12; Monogram-12. MOR- ELAND JOANNE LEWIS: Basketball-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Vol- leyball-8, 9, 12; Track-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; 4-H-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Monogram -10, 11, 12-Treas.; YARC- 12; Intramural Council-10, 11, 12. JOHN DAVID LOUGHHEAD: Football-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Track-8, 9, 10, Wrestling-9; 4-H-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA-8; Library -9; Yearbook-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Monogram-10;, Photogra- phy-10, 11, 12; Spanish-French-10. BRIAN CLAY MASON: Basketball-8, 9, 10; DECA-10, 11, 12; 4-H-8, 9; Spanish-French- 10; Student Council-10, 12; Chess-11, 12; YARC-11, 12-Pres. CHARLENE DALE MASON: FBLA-11,12-Treas. DAR- LENE GAYLE MASON: HERO-11, 12. JAMES BRIAN McEFADDEN: Football-9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball-8, 9, 10, 11, 12- co-captain; Baseball -8, 9,, 10, 11, 12; Intramural Council-10, 11, 12-Pres.; Student Council-12; Monogram-12; Spanish-12. STE- VEN WAYNE McNEIL. CYNTHIA ANN MOORE:Bas- ketball-8-stats., 9 10-co-captain, 11; Boys’ Basketball Score - keeper-9, 10, 11, 12; Track-11; Class Officer- 9 10-Treasurer, 11 12-President; FHA-8,, 9 10-Pres., 11, 12-State Historian; 4-H-8, 9-Sec., 10, 11-Honor Club, 12; Intramural Council -10, 11-Vice Pres., 12; Bridge Bulletin-12; Chess-11- Sec.; Mono- gram-12; Yearbook-12; Drama-12; Student Council-9, 10, 11, 12; “I Dare You” Award-11. DOVIE ELIZABETH MOORE: DECA-10; HERO-12. KENNETH McCLUNG MOORE: Basketball-10; Baseball-10; 4-H-8, 9, 10; FBLA-9; Library -9; VICA-11. SANDRA LOU MOORE: FBLA-10; HERO-11, 12. DAVID LAWRENCE MOOSE: Baseball -8-mgr.; Track- 9, 10; Basketball-10-mgr.; DECA-10; Chess-11, 12-Treas.; YARC-12; Hopwood Scholar. JOHN RANDAL NIXON: National Honor Society-10, 11, 12; Chess-10- President, 11, Student Council-11; FBLA-12; Hopwood Scholar; Century 3 Scholar. PRESTON LEROY NOEL: Football-11, 12. MAR- VIN DWIGHT POWELL: Basketball Mgr.-8; 4-H-8, 9, 10, DECA-10, 11, 12; YARC-11, 12; Chess-11, 12. CYNTHIA KAY PRICE: Hero-11, 12. GLORIA JEAN PUGH: Volley- ball Mgr.-10,; FHA -8, 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA-10, 11, 12-Sec.; DECA-10, 11, 12-Sec.; Yearbook-12. MARIA ALYNE RAF- FERTY: Volleyball-8, 9; Cheerleading -9, 10, 11, 12-Co-Captain; Wrestling Scorekeeper-11, 12; National Honor Society -10; In- tramural Council-11, 12; Bridge Bulletin-11, 12; Monogram -12; Spanish-French-10; Spanish-12; Student Council-12. ROX- ANNE RAMSEY: DECA-10; Hero-11, 12. DELORES ANN REYNOLDS: Band-8, 9, 10; Hero-11, 12. MICHAEL RAY- MOND REYNOLDS: Drama-8, 11, 12; Spanish-French- 9, 10; Art-12; Bridge Bulletin-11, 12-Editor,; Band-10, 11, 12; Stu’ dent Council-12. WANDA SUE REYNOLDS: Colorguard- 8, 9, 10, 11; Library-8, 9; FHA-10; Hero-11-Vice President, 12- President. GARY LEE RICE: Track-10, 11, 12; Wrestling -9, 10, 11, 12; Band-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; DECA-10, 12-Reporter; VICA- Before Mrs. Petty’s advanced composition class, Brian Mason, David Seelke, and Marvin Powell find time to do some last minute studying. While other class members converse among themselves about an assignment, Moreland (T.T.) Lewis thinks appre- hensively about the night’s upcoming girl’s basketball game. Seniors -69 Jacqueline Ann Fitz Angela Denise Foster Barry Lee Funkhouser Penny Lynn Gibson Jesse Edwin Gilliam Rose Marie Hartless Mary Lillian Hatcher Wendy Elizabeth Hill Jacquelyn Dee Hostetter June Dianne Jenkins Barry Neil Johnson Cheryl Lee Kinzer Classmates often talked of the future and how things would be different next year. More importantly though, they concentrated on the concerns of this year. Issues of infla- tion and parents laid off from work worried many seniors because they not only had a great deal of expense facing them that dealt with graduation, but financing a college education or trying to find a job in the months to come seemed inevitable. Some grew apprehensive as they watched the job- market decline, financial aid funds decrease, and inflation rise even higher. Within a year, their lifestyles would change significantly. They would no longer be high school stu- dents, but adults attending college, holding the book is Randy Agnor, who is preparing for a timed a Job, or serving in one of the armed forces. writing in typewriting class. Concentrating on the keys but keeping his eyes on 70-Seniors Deneen Gay Landes Scott Allen Lawson Fred Nicholas Lewis Gary Lewis Moreland Joanne Lewis John David Loughhead Charlene Dale Mason Darlene Gayle Mason Brian Clay Mason James Brian McFadden Steven Wayne McNeil Cynthia Ann Moore Dovie Elizabeth Moore Kenneth McClung Moore, Jr. Sandra Lou Moore David Lawrence Moose While the starting line-up is announced, these senior girls look confident as they prepare to take on the juniors in the powder-puff football game. Seniors-71 pecial Get-Togethers _ It seemed as though little “get-togethers” were always being planned. Since inflation, recession, and high gas prices kept them from enjoying movies, pizza, or concerts as often as they would have liked, this class found ways to occupy themselves in spite of it all. It wasn’t rare for any one of the seniors to invite classmates up for parties after ball games or to watch t.v. During the summer, before school even started, they had a picnic at the lake, and several hiking trips were taken in the fall. In the winter they enjoyed sleigh-riding parties. Many of the seniors formed stronger friendships, when, through- out the previous years, they had just taken each other for granted. When the seniors learned that their senior trip could be as extraordinary as visiting the 1982 World’s Fair, the majority acknowl- edged their interest in going, and reserva- tions were made. Monthly payments to Mrs. Petty were required and, although sometimes the money seemed hard to come by, the students realized that this trip was going to certainly be well worth it. With a few minutes left in government class, Fred Penny Gibson finds that Mr. Stone’s classroom is a oe MES YY wr ans Lewis anxiously awaits the bell, because, after fifth period, he leaves school for work. good place to ponder a hard assignment for math analysis class. . « a. 72-Seniors 11, 12- Treas.; Library-11; Monogram-12. GREGORY CLAY ROBINSON: Track-9, 10, 12; Band-8; 4-H-8, 9, 10, 12; Library - 8, 10, 12- President; Spanish-French-9, 10, French-12; Chess-10, 12; Drama -10; Forensics-10; Bridge Bulletin-12.MICHAEL DAVID SEELKE: Basketball-8, 10-Mgr.; Track-8; FBLA-8; 4-H-8, 9, 10; DECA- 10, 11-Treasurer, 12-President; Chess-11, 12-Reporter; YARC-11, 12-Reporter; Library-11; Student Council-12; Hopwood Scholar. PENNY JO SHAFER: Color- guard-10; DECA-10, 11, YARC-12; Bridge Bulletin-12. LISA DARNELL SHIELDS: Basketball Stat.-11; Volleyball-9, 11; Cheerleading -8, 9, 10, 12-Co-Captain; Colorguard-9, FHA-10, 11, 12; DRAMA-11, 12. ANTHONY LYNN SMITH: Foot- ball-8, 9, 10; Wrestling-9, 10, 11, 12; Track-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Monogram-10, 12; VICA-11, 12-Vice President. LISA BE- VERLY SMITH: Basketball-9; FHA-8, 10- Secretary, 12- Treasurer; 4-H-10. RONALD WAYNE SMITH: Football-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Wrestling-10, 11.ROSEANNA ASHLEY SPANGLER: Band -8, 9, 10, 11, 12-President; Spanish-French- 9, 10; Library-11, 12-Treasurer; Bridge Bulletin-12; Outstanding Band Member-9, 11. JAMES ERNEST SPERKA: Band -8, 9; Photography -9, 10, 11-President; 4-H-9, 10; Spanish- French-9, 10; Drama-8, 11, 12; YARC-11, 12. TIMOTHY LEE STAL- NAKER: Football-8, 10-Mgr., 11, 12; Basketball-8, 10; Base- ball-8, 10, 11, 12; Yearbook-9, 10; Photography-10, 11, 12- Patti Blackburn recites the prologue to the Canter- bury Tales to herself one last time before she presents it to Mrs. Petty. Discussing their plans for college, Jim Sperka and Joe Campbell talk about where they’ve been accepted and where they hope to go. Treasurer; National Honor Society-10, 11, 12. ANTOINE LEE STRAWBRIDGE: Baseball-10; Band-8; VICA-11, 12- Parlia- mentarian. ANTONIO LEWIS STRAWBRIDGE: Baseball - 10; VICA-11, 12. JEFFERY LYNN SWARTZ: Football-8, 9; 4-H-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; 4-H Honor Club-10, 11, 12. ANGELA YVETTE TURNER: Track-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Volleyball-9, 10, 11; Class Vice President-9, National Honor Society-10, 11, 12- Sec. Treas.; Monogram-11, 12-Sec.; Intramural Council-11, 12- Treas.; Spanish- French-9, 10; Pep-8. MARK DOUGLAS WAGNER: Basketball -8; Track -8, 10, 11, 12; Football-9; Wres- tling-10, 11, 12; Library-11; Monogram-12,; VICA-11, 12. WIL- LIAM GROVER WALKER JR.: Photography-11, 12; VICA-12. ERIC TIMOTHY WATKINS: Football-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Track-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Wrestling-9, 10, 11, 12, Band-8, 9, 10; VICA-11, 12; Monogram-12. JOHN WILSON WHIT- MORE: Basketball-8, 9; Baseball-9; 4-H-8, 9; DECA-10, 11, 12; YARC-11, 12. TAMMY ANN WILLIAMS: FBLA-10, 11, 12-Vice President, DECA-10, 12. BETTY LORRIANE WIL- MORE: Hero-11, 12. KATHY GAIL WINES: Basketball Mgr.-10; 4-H-12. DONNIE CHRISTOPHER WOODS: Football-8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball-8, 10, 11; Wrestling-11, 12; Library-8, 9, 10, 11; 4-H-8, 9, 10; DECA-10; Art-12; Mono- gram-12. Seeking a book by a well- known Ameri- can author, Gloria Pugh prepares to start work on her English class term paper. PON Seniors 73 Michael Raymond Reynolds 74-Seniors Once-In-A- Lifetime Trip The group left on May 7 and traveled by bus to Knoxville. They stayed at the Holiday Inn, which was located on the fair site. All day Saturday and most of Sunday was spent sight-seeing and visiting the exibitions of their choice. Everyone returned home on May 9 with lots of exciting stories to tell their families and friends about the fair. After the Knoxville trip came the stark realization that graduation was upon the seniors. When the time came to shake Mr. Fleshman’s hand and receive his diploma, each class member reflected on the memo- ties of the achievements and happy times they had shared. Time had grown precious the past few weeks, and they realized that every aspect of the past year would indeed be cherished. John Randal Nixon Preston Leroy Noel Marvin Dwight Powell Cynthia Kay Price Wanda Sue Reynolds Gary Lee Rice Gregory Clay Robinson Gloria Jeam Pugh Maria Alyne Rafferty Roxanne Ramsey Delores Ann Reynolds Smile! You're on candid camera!” says John Lough- head, a photographer for the yearbook staff. John is frequently seen snapping pictures at athletic events and school activities. ite Preparing refreshments for a Christmas party is Library Club president Greg Robinson. Also, the club sponsored a candy sale which proved to be very profitable. Michael David See Penny Joe Shafer Lisa Darnell Shields Anthony Lynn Sm Lisa Beverley Smith Ronald Wayne Smith Roseanna Ashley Spangler Timothy Lee Stalnaker Antoine Lee Strawbridge Antonio Lewis Strawbridge Jeffery Lynn Swartz Angela Yvette Turner Mark Douglas Wagner William Grover Walker Eric Timothy Watkins John Wilson Whitmore Tammy Ann Williams Betty Lorraine Wilmore Kathy Gail Wines Donnie Christopher Woods Seniors 76 Juniors SAI’s Create Butterflies What do we do now? This was one of the many questions that arose as juniors pre- pared for their future. Decisions had to be made on which colleges to go to and if they really wanted to further their education in college. Butterflies started forming in their sto- maches when the initials PSAT and SAT were added to their vocabularies. They knew there were deadlines to meet for signing up for these “monstrous tests.” Those who wanted college life knew that they must try to conquer this obstacle. Being such a small class, the traditional magazine drive went over like the proverbial “lead balloon.” High inflation was the main Lisa Agnor Dee Argenbright Tracy Brads Randall Breeden Lori Burch Kelly Camden ti, Melvin Camden Jay Carter David Cash Cynthia Chittum Sarah Claytor Darrin Coburn Lisa Davis Sherry Dill Freda Duff oh factor working against the few hard working juniors, but those who worked had a good time. Since the drive didn’t go well, the question arose as to what to do with so little money. They wanted the seniors to be proud of their prom, so they decided to limit deco- rations and have a wonderful band. In spite of the odds, the main spring activity looked well on its way. During the excitement and confusion of receiving the long-awaited class rings, Sheila Moran admires classmate Teresa Hamilton’s chosen ring during relax- ation period. Typing copy for the yearbook is almost a full time job for junior staff members Stephanie Matthews and Penni Faulkner. ye YY, _ “Wy, With an obvious interest in what she is reading, Margaret Raynal reviews her assignment before an upcoming test. Penni Faulkner Lauri Ferguson Todd Fleck Laura Foster Jerry Fuller Jamey Gibson Teresa Hamilton Darrell Hickman Faye Hill Reggie Humphries Jerry Hunt Angie Irby Nathan Kesterson Gary King Lisa Kirby Juniors - 77 Being Small Is Not So Bad Relying on tradition, the long-awaited class rings were given out in the library. Even though gold hit the all time high, the major- ity of the class rings were either white or yellow gold, though a few chose the sug- gested ultrium. Spirit was limited, but the mighty juniors showed their stuff during the spirit week, and they won the spirit week competition overall. The reason for this s uccess was the grand effort of everyone dressing up accord- ing to cheerleader’s instructions on designat - ed days. Even though the junior girls were defeated in the powderpuff football game by the senior girls, they showed them a great game, for there was no score in the first half. As the year closed, the juniors realized that being small was not so bad after all because they came to be closer than a large class, and they wouldn’t have traded this for the world. WE Sos SS Or SS SE ES ATT OEE NTS Throwing away old tests and worksheets was a pleasure for junior Doug Singleton, since they were of no use to him after mid-term exams were cancelled due to bad weather. Dawn Lawson Jackie Lewis Stephanie Matthews Richard McDaniel James Moore T.R. Moore Sheila Moran Waynita Perkins Wayne Perkins Laura Petty Margaret Raynal Alecia Reynolds 78 - Juniors Jerry Hunt momentarily glances at the keys as he warms up before the timing. Time’s up already? Alecia Reynolds smiles at the next person in line as the three minute time allotment for phone use during lunch ticks on. This new time limit was a surprise addition to everyone. Spending their lunch period going over last min- ute notes for Mrs. Wingfield’s chemistry test are juniors Lisa Agnor, Laura Petty, and Lori Burch. Belinda Reynolds Pat Richardson Neil Shifflett Ted Slayton Donald Smith Dianne Smith Junie Snider Penny Stoner Fred Swartz Beverly Vance Mike Walker Mitch Ward Juniors - 79 Devoted Library Club member Tracy Moore spends her lunch time helping Mrs. Martin in the li- brary. During lunch, Cindy Hamilton explains a long- range assignment to new student Tina Matthews, who transferred to NBHS in November. Sissy Agnor David Austin Lisa Austin Tracy Austin Brenda Ayers Barry Bane Joey Bane Courtenay Breeden Robbie Cantanio Pamela Carter Susan Carter Mike Cash Betsy Creamer Gina Cross Kirk Dunn 80 - Sophomores ew Driving Range For Behind-The- Wheel Being the second largest class in the school, the sophomores needed good leaders to guide them along and take care of their business matters. The president of the class was Ammie Todd, assisted by Tracy Moore as vice-president, Tracey Hedrick as secre- tary and Gina Cross as treasurer. i A good way to describe the class as a whole is spirited. Though the seniors were tough competitors, the sophomores still won the spirit stick a number of times. During Spirit Week, there was much enthusiasm shown and Suzanne Welte was chosen for the sophomore representative in the Home- coming court. The class also competed in the Christmas hall decorating contest. Decorations put up a few at a time by different students helped the class take the second place title. One of the most delightful events for the sophomores was Drivers’ Ed. and behind- the-wheel. With the new parking lot for students to use when first starting to drive, students were able to learn the basic steps before getting into traffic. There was always that sense of apprehension on the first day, but after that, most student began to relax and enjoy learning to drive. Overflowing with pride, Jeff Combs, Mark Pen- nington, and John Redman all share a hand on the spirit stick. As spring finally arrives, Cindy Reid and Lisa Austin enjoy their lunchtime outside in the fresh air. Matt Eversman Troy Fawks Sharon Ferguson Lorri Fowler Terry Franklin Andy Funkhouser David Goff Dana Gilliam Penny Goff Cindy Hamilton Tracey Hedrick Keith Hennett Sophomores - 81 82 - Sophomores Donna Hickman Todd Holland Kim Huffman Lavette Hunt Susan Jenkins Freda Johnson Melinda Kerr Ronald King Maren Kobernick Kenny Lewis Vera Lewis Lisa Martin Arriving two hours tate because of bad weather gives Doanne Woodson and Ammie Todd extra time for sc valizing. Concentrating on his drawing, Benny Shafer adds the final touches before turning in his assignment in Technical Drawing Coordination class. Keith Hennett and Chuck Seelke use relax- ation period for last minute studying. POE —R@——COREBG I. Contests And MCTs During the year, there was a Rocket mas- cot contest sponsored by the cheerleaders. Sophomore Melinda Kerr’s reason (stated in 25 words or less) for wanting to be the mascot was one of the best, and she was chosen to be one of the 1982-83 Rocket mascots, along with freshman Barbara Welte. Angie Clark won the mascot title for the remainder of the 1982 school year. As the sophomores reached the halfway point in their high school careers, there were many exciting challenges. First of all, there were PSAT tests for some, and all of the sophomores had those drastic competency tests. Most thought they would be very hard and were afraid of failing. However, almost the whole class did pass them. Melody Mason Tara McClure Ronnie McDaniel Donald Miller Gary Moore Linette Moore Tracy Moore Melisa Mundy Barbara Noel Mark Pennington Penny Phillips Sharon Powell Mornings provide time for Linette Moore, Su- zanne Welte, Elizabeth Rafferty, and Andy Funk- houser to make sure all work is correct. Sophomores 83 84 - Sophomores Kim Pugh Belinda Radford Elizabeth Rafferty Sarah Ramsey John Redman Cynthia Reid Starla Reynolds Deborah Rice Mark Rice Daniel Roberts Carolyn Rogers Laura Rosser Anne Saunders Chuck Seelke Benny Shafer Tina Shafer Scott Smiley Toby Stalnaker Darin Stores Linda Thompson Ammie Todd Cheryl Tolley Kevin Topping Tony Towler While Vera Lewis and Tara McClure finish home- work, Donna Hickman glances on with happiness since she had already finished. The short walk to the bus was only the beginning of the trip to Marion, Va. for Tracey Hedrick, who partici- pated in the state girls’ basketball tournament. Shoe On The Other Foot After sponsoring the Sweetheart Dance for many years, the sophomores were disap- pointed to find that tradition had to be - broken, and they had to find a new fund raiser. They finally decided to hold a Sadie Hawkins Dance on April 2, and the girls had the chance to ask the guys to be their dates. Some girls found that the boys role on a date wasn't as easy as they thought, especially wondering if they'd be turned down or not. Toward the end of the year, the class ordered their class rings just as other classes had done in the years before them. The routine was the same, but there was still a different anxiety experienced by each student while deciding what to order. Most students selected from the variety of rings offered by the Herff Jones Company, but a few went to jewelry stores to seek their own personal style. After rings had been ordered, they fo- cused their sights on October when they would receive the rings and would be one step closer to becoming a senior. Giving his book report in Mr. Eaton’s 6th period English class, Chris Wood maintains good eye contact with his classmates. David Walker James Walker Charles Wallace Dale Wells Jeff Wells Suzanne Welte Sheri! Wilcher Daye Williams Chris Wood Doanne Woodson Sophomores - 85 86 - Freshmen Determination Pays Off. “Second place goes to the freshman class,’ boomed Mr. Stone’s voice over the loud speaker. They had finally done it. Their first major project for the year, a Homecom- ing float, had won second place in the pa- rade. Overcoming the many obstacles that were placed before them, the freshmen started their year with determination and enthusi- asm. Despite the fact that their class presi- dent, Mark Crawford, moved away at the beginning of the year, their activities took flight. Under the guidance of James Shafer, who moved into the leadership position, Tracey Coleman, vice-president, Shelly Co- leman and Krista Baggett treasurer, the sky was the limit. The class’s leadership ability abounded in several areas. A few brave members entered into the world of varsity sports. Joy Barringer and Sarah St. Clair accompanied the girls’ basketball team to the state finals, and Tom- my Fleck braved the elements to play varsity football Scott Adams Jamie Allen Bennett Arthur Denise Austin Lewis Austin Krista Baggett Joy Barringer Robbie Barrow Sherry Bivens George Bouchard Heather Bumstead Roger Burks Finding it hard to concentrate in the hall, Dale Ramsey 1s distracted as he attempts to review a reading assignment. Flipping through a magazine in the library, Chris Whitlow finds an amusing article to read during relax- ation period. ey ae Barbie Comden Jo Comden Wayne Comden Sandy Carter Penny Chapman Pam Chittum Wayne Chittum Regina Clevenger John Coffey Mark Coleman Shellee Coleman Tracey Coleman YY yyy wy g - _ Y Ly shy 4 Mimic Lo Milrstinviiownpy ; Prissy OWA ae _— oe DRED HBA ASN Students are busily taking their tests as Jamie Allen Trying to keep warm on a typical January day, Scott thinks about one more thing he wants to add before Adams makes sure he is dressed warmly and stays close turning in his paper. to the radiator in the hall. The school play, “Ask Any Girl,” seems to be the topic of conversation as Heather Bumstead and Andrea Hickman relax before their class starts. Freshmen - 87 Activities Abundant Endless club activities were enjoyed, and a wider variety was available for membership since there were clubs that were related to academic electives offered to freshmen. Some members even took the initiative to become officers in their favorite club. The hectic work load at school didn’t leave much time for socializing. Homework was plentiful, and there was always a ball game to go to. Electives added spice to many schedules, but they also added home- work. Lunch was about the only time friends Jeff Combs Carolyn Conner Mark Crawford Tanya Elliott Kim Fainter Ruth Ferguson Lee Fitzgerald Tommy Fleck Mike Gibson Sarah Gibson David Glassford Dawn Goodwin 88 - Freshmen could get together and just talk. Relaxation period was usually over by the time a snack was grabbed and the finishing touches on homework were jotted down. Her notes tell you that she is studying, but her expression tells you that Dawn Goodwin's thoughts are a million miles away. Sharing a private joke among themselves, Tammy Stoner and Sherry Bivens laugh it up before school. - Time Not Kim Gray Robin Griggs David Hartless Andrea Hickman Robert Hickman Christi Hudson Wade Johnson Robbie Leech Jayne Lewis Otis Mabe Kristen Mogensen Chuck Moore These freshmen find the back row of the bleachers a good place to sit at a boys’ basketball game, for here they can chat among themselves as well as support their team. Using poster paint as a medium, Teresa Robinson and Cressia Hatcher create flowers paintings in Art I class. Freshmen - 89 Chris Norris Angie O'Connor Meli ssa Price John Rafferty Dale Ramsey Janice Rice Teresa Robinson Sarah St. Clair James Shafer Jay Shafer David Singleton Danny Smith Teresa Smith Wanda Smith Tammy Stoner Jeff Thomas John Thomas Jeff Tolley Season Change Click. “School will open two hours late again today.” I repeat, ‘School will open two hours late again today.” That seemed to be every other day to the freshmen. The erratic winter schedule of school was a surprising change from last year when only one day was missed because of snow. The combined elements of snow and ice pro- vided many pleasant mini-vacations. With the announcement on the radio of no first semester examinations one cold, icy morn- ing, sleigh riding parties were enjoyed even more. As the bad weather started to subside, new adventures started to enter the minds of the freshmen. Some looked toward a new season in baseball and track, others had in- terests outside of school, and, of course, all had thoughts of summer. The library was a favorite place for many students to meet during their lunches. Tanya Elliot and Sandy Carter use this time to add the finishing touches to their homework. 90 - Freshmen Home Economics, an elective that some freshmen choose, is one that is very enjoyable for Shelly Ward. Grabbing a quick bite of lunch, Kristen Mogensen reads an exciting article from the Bridge Bulletin in Ms. Shull’s room. Enjoying his lunch, Chuck Moore thinks of the long afternoon of classes ahead of him. Jeff Tolley Malinda Tyree Dawn Wallace Shelly Ward Barb Welte Felicia Whiteside Chris Whitlow Homer Wilhelm Dean Williams Brian Wines Scott Wines Scott Woods Freshmen - 91 With Change Small in number, yet big in ambitions and ideas, the eighth grade class came “across the road” ready to take an active part in high school life. Some looked forward to being on an athletic team, while others had certain clubs in mind that they wanted to join. Some became known for their academic ability and their names were frequently seen on the A-B honor roll. They seemed to cope rather well with the transition of being “at the top” as a seventh grader and then being at the “bottom of the ladder” again as eighth graders. The usual eighth grade jitters were apparent at the be- ginning of the year. Some felt apprehensive as thoughts of changing classes within three minutes were brought to mind. Remember- ing their schedule as well as the correct classroom was another threat to the eighth graders. Art class means a good Opportunity for students to express themselves creatively, and Ida Howell does just this as she creates flowers using poster paints. Junie Alexander Alan Austin Judy Ayers Regina Ayers Jennifer Black Chris Branche Robbie Branche Barry Camden Greg Camden Joe Campbell Quinn Campbell David Clark Randy Claytor Jeff Clevenger Tony Collins Sheila Cooper Brian Dameron Patricia Dill 92 - Eighth Grade s Aaah! That’s refreshing! Brian Dameron takes the opportunity to get a cold drink of water just before going to class. Kevin Early Michelle Fainter Mary Fitzgerald Steve Flint Debbie Floyd Kim Floyd Lisa Floyd Shawn Galloway Gladys Gregory John Gregory For his civics class, Jerome Stevens finds an interesting article and gets his newscard for civics done ahead of time. Eighth Grade - 93 Weather Brings Exam Relief The weather brought a welcome surprise when winter snow storms and ice caused the first semester exams to be cancelled. While all other students felt feelings of relief and remembered last year’s late-night studying for exams, the eighth grade class felt relieved for slightly different reasons. They had never taken exams and, therefore, all had their own ideas of what to expect. The dreadful feel- ings, however, became reality when time came for the second semester exams. Being a little more adjusted to their new responsibil - ities, they seemed more relaxed and confi- dent as they tackled exams for the first time. | Having a twin brother in the same grade is found to be very advantageous, because Phil and John Moose are able to ask each other's advice on assignments as they are seen doing here. Concentrating on a quiz in Exploring Technology class, Jeff Clevenger thinks carefully about an answer before writing it down. Gary Grinder Cressia Hatcher David Hepler Chris Higgins Donna Hodges Rhonda Horn Richard Hostetter Ida Howell Wanda Huffman Cheryl Hunt Glen Johnson Jimmy Leighton Kelly Markham Billy Mayo Whitney McClure 94 - Eighth Grade During halftime at a Tuesday night basketball game, Cherry Tolson spends a few minutes thinking about her assignments that are due on Wednesday. A happy expression can be seen on the face of Gary Grinder as he takes a break from an assignment in Exploring Technology class. Sheila McNeil Ricky Miller Debbie Monteith David Moore Greg Moore Randy Moore John Moose Phil Moose Mike Moyers Calvin Myers Eighth Grade - 95 ombined Efforts Pay Off Proving their diligence to the upperclass - men, the eighth graders eagerly started to work before the end of February making plans and formi ng committees for the St. Patrick’s Day dance which was held on March 19. The plans were initiated by Kevin Early who is president of the class. He was assisted by vice-president Michelle Fainter, secretary Cheryl Hunt, and treasurer Paige Perkins. The class members showed their excite- ment by eagerly signing up to serve on the decorations, refreshments, and clean-up committees, almost as soon as the sign-up Devin Nicely Brian Painter Paige Perkins Robbie Pryor Dale Richardson Jeff Riley Rhonda Shiley Shelly Shorter Ricky Siler Donald Singleton Teresa Slayton Bobbie Slough sheets were posted in Mrs. Thompson's room. Wanting to overcome their obstacles of being the youngest in the school and having never sponsored a dance before, the eighth graders felt determined to make this a great dance that the students would really enjoy. Their many plans and hard work paid off when everyone came to the dance wear- ing Irish green, ready to dance the night away to the music of d.j. Bobby Smith. Not only did the successful dance provide a good time for everyone, but this group effort sent them into their freshman year with ample funds in their treasury. SESS SE EE IO ES LY Finding time before the bell rings, Brian Painter gets a head start on a literature homework assignment. For the remainder of the lunch period, Jimmy Leighton takes a few minutes to relax and collect his thoughts before going to his next class. 96 - Eighth Grade Gretchen Sperka Carlos Southers Ray Staton Jerome Stevens Jeff Smith Randy Thornton Cherry Tolson lin Wesley Tom Ralph VanNess Mike Webb Timmy Williams Missy Wilson Wanda Wilson Jeff Wines A pleasant expression can be seen on the face of Rhonda Shiley as she works without disturbances on an assignment for civics class. Eighth Grade 97 Always There To Help With a stern look of seriousness, Mr. Fleshman When the first bell rang to signify the start addresses the student body on discipline problems of the school day, many students thought — Winter assembly. that this was the beginning of teachers’ work day. How untrue that was! Faculty members Discussing his grade point average, Mrs. Muti- were here many mornings before their as- spaugh explains her procedure for averaging grades si gned time to let students make up work to Toine Strawbridge. missed because of absence, to monitor the hallways, or to supervise extra-curricular ac- tivities. The final bell didn’t mean that the day had ended for most teachers either be- cause of after-school activities they spon- sored or coached. At home, there were tests to be graded, lesson plans to be made, and worksheets to be prepared. At times it seemed that twenty-four hours just weren't enough. Although there was always work to be done, staff members were always available to help with an assignment that wasn’t under- stood, to listen to a problem that didn’t seem to have a solution, or to participate in stu- dent activities. Caught up in the excitement of Homecoming week, the female faculty members played in the championship pow- der puff football game against the senior girls. Although they were not victorious, they enjoyed participating in the spirit week activities. Later in the year, the men faculty challenged the James River faculty to a game of basketball. It was a close game, but the final victory found the Rocket men a few points shy of a victory. Mr. Vince Beasley Mrs. Nancye Braford Mr. Rob Carpenter Mr. Hugh Eaton Mr. Russell Fleshman Mrs. Millie Green Mrs. Dortha Grinder Mrs. Amy Hayslette Mr. Bill Huffman Mrs. Awanta Joyner Mr. Ronnie Joyner Mr. Charles Koch 98- Faculty Trying to keep warm on a cold January day, Mr. Stone huddles up to the radiator to look over Mr. Eaton demonstrates the proper way to fall to the daily bulletin. the cast members of “Ask Any Girl”. MR. VINCE BEASLEY: Math 9, Geometry, Physics, Varsity Football-Head Coach, J.V. Boys’ Basketball | Coach, Boys’ Track Coach. MRS. NANCYE BRA- FORD: Science 9, Biology MR. ROB CARPENTER: Driver's Ed., Chess Club, Asst. Varsity Football Coach, Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach, Varsity Baseball Coach. MR. HUGH EATON: English 10, 11, Drama Club. MR. RUSSELL FLESHMAN: Principal. MRS. MIL- LIE GREEN: Spanish I, II, Il, English 11, Spanish Club, Forensics, Alternative English. MRS. DORTHA GRINDER: Science 9, Math’8, Alternative Ed. Math. MRS. AMY HAYSLETTE: Consumer Math, Algebra I, Algebra II Trig. Bridge Bulletin. MR. BILL HUFF- | MAN: P.E. 8, 9, 10, Intramural Council, Asst. Varsity | Football Coach, Wrestling Coach. MRS. AWANTA JOYNER: S.E. Reading, English, Science, Social Stud- ies, Math, YARC, Colorguard. MR. RONNIE JOYNER: Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, March- ing Band. MR. CHARLES KOCH: Exploring Tech- nology, Technical Drawing, Woodworking I, II, Pho- | tography. MRS. CAROL LEONARD: General Busi- | ness, D.E. I, Il, Ill, Typing, DECA. MRS. MARJORIE MARTIN: Librarian, Library Club. MISS KATHY | MOSS: P.E. 9, 10, Advanced P.E., Varsity Girls’ Basket - } ball Coach, Girls’ Volleyball Coach. MRS. NELLIE | MOXLEY: Secretary. MRS. MARY JANE MUTI- SPAUGH: World Geography, Civics, Government, Varsity Cheerleader Sponsor. MRS. DOROTHY } PETTY: English 12, Advanced Composition, Student ' Council. MR. SAM RATCLIFFE: Guidance. MRS. | VIRGINIA REYNOLDS: Bookkeeper. MR. MI- S CHAEL SAMS: Asst. Principal, Athletic Director. MRS. JOYCE SHEPERD: S.E. Aide, Study Hall. Si See Mrs. Carol Leonard Mrs. Marjorie Martin Miss Kathy Moss Mrs. Nellie Moxley Mrs. Mary Jane Mutispaugh Mrs. Dorothy Petty Mr. Sam Ratcliffe Mrs. Virginia Reynolds Mr. Michael Sams Mrs. Joyce Shepherd Faculty -99 100- Faculty Self Study Is Time Consuming Beginning in September and continuing throughout the year was the self-study, which involved all staff members and many members of the student body and their par- ents. This study evaluated the school’s phi- losophy and objectives, the educational pro- grams, the physical facilities, and the rela- tionship between school and community. Each staff member served on at least three committees, and community members and students aided them in the evaluative pro- cess. There were meetings before and after school, during relaxation periods, and at lunch time. Teachers and students worked diligently to have necessary reports turned in to the Steering Committee according to schedule. Teachers were indeed relieved when all narratives had been completed. By this time, however, the year had come to its end. Books were collected, examinations were given, and as the graduation ceremony ended, faculty and administration watched as yet another group of seniors left school for the last time. RES SSS ES ELL SS PEE TET, LEE SE ES ELE RIO I LEE IETS SEDC PIT Struggling for control of the basketball are Mr. Koch, Mr. Sams and two James River defenders in the game between the two faculties played in our gym. Miss Joyce Shull Mr. Bruce Shumaker Mr. Harry Stone Mrs. Mary Stone Mrs. Sheila Thompson Mr. Peter Walker Mrs. Jean Watts Miss Lee White Mrs. Virginia Winfree Mrs. Shirley Wingfield Pleased with her progress, Mr. Shumaker praises Pat Rich- ardson on her watercolor project. MISS JOYCE SHULL: Home Ec. I, I; Food Clothing Management, Single Living, FHA. MR. BRUCE SHU- MAKER: Art I, Crafts Sculpture, Graphics Ceramics, US. History, Assistant Wrestling Coach, Girl’s Track Coach. MR. HARRY STONE: Basic Skills Math, Pre-Algebra, Math Analysis, J.V. Girl’s Basketball Coach. MRS. MARY STONE: World History, Soci- ology, Government, National Honor Society. MRS. SHEILA THOMPSON: English 8, 9, Photojourna- lism, Yearbook. MR. PETER WALKER: English 8, 9, French I, II, IJ, French Club. MRS. JEAN WATTS: Typing, Clerk Typist I, I; Accounting, FBLA. MISS LEE WHITE: Guidance Secretary. MRS. VIRGINIA WINFREE: Civics, World Geography, U.S. History. MRS. SHIRLEY WINGFIELD: Science 8, Chemis- try. lL — Preparing nutritious and tasty meals, the cafeteria staff works diligently to prepare food for both the regular lunch and a’la carte lunch. Cafeteria Staff: Mrs. Irene Fix, Mrs. Bessie Sampson, Mrs. Annabelle Fields, Mrs. Betty Saunders, Mrs. Mildred Goolsby. Making sure everything is neat and in order for the day, Mr. George Hazelwood and Mr. Moses Anthony arrive early in the morning and leave only after all activities are finished. Faculty -101 102 - Clubs CLUBS Meeting on the third Monday of every month during the school year was, for the most part, an organizational endeavor for club activities that would take place during the month. At these meetings, club members and spon- sors set goals and discussed upcoming events. Students found that learning to work together was important, and members worked hard to achieve goals set at the beginning of the year. Numerous clubs held meetings after school to carry out their plans and work on pro- jects, and get-togethers were held after school also. For instance, the French and Spanish clubs gave Maria Carolina Biggs Bresky, the exchange student from Chile, During dress rehearsal of the Drama Club’s pro- duction of “Ask Any Girl,” Barry Funkhouser awaits his cue to go on stage. a combination taco and farewell party. The Chess Club competed among themselves, practicing for upcoming meets. FHA also held a taco party. The Photography Club spent long hours in the darkroom improving their photographic skills, and Forensic students practiced after school for their regional meet. Students found unity in their club activities. They found that making progress together was rewarding yet fun. Because of their outstanding accomplishments during the year, club members felt that the clubs were one area of their school life that had moved with the grain rather than AGAINST THE GRAIN. Clubs - 103 Mr. Beasley serves himself at the annual tea spon- sored by the Library Club. This event is looked forward to by all faculty members. Dress rehersal is almost as important as the real show, so Mr. Eaton and Lisa Shields have a serious attitude while applying make-up for the Drama Club play. YARC: Front Row: Deneen Landes, Secretary, Brian Mason, President, Angie Clark, V. President. Second row: David Moose, Jim Sperka, Penny Shafer, Belinda Reynolds, Rose Hartless, Wendi Hill. Third row: Tiny Diamond, Moreland Lewis, Laveeta Branche, Nathan Dunn, Alecia Reynolds, Pat Richardson, Doanne Wood- son. Back row: June Jenkins, Greg Robinson, Joe Campbell, Wilson Whitmore. 104-Clubs wt ORAL GOO Library: Front row: RoseAnna Spangler, Patty Blackburn, Lisa Kirby, Greg Robinson, Angie Clark, Ronnie McDaniel, Mrs. Martin. Second row: Sherry Chittum, Debbie Conner, Tracy Moore, Krista Baggett, Sandy Carter, LaVette Hunt, Vera Lewis, Susan Jenkins. Third row: Wendi Hill, Sarah Claytor, Lisa Davis, Cindy Hamilton, Tracy Hedrick, Terry Franklin, Pat Richardson, Laura Rosser. Fourth row: Lisa Martin, Sherry Dill, Tony Towler, Elizabeth Rafferty, Ammie Todd, Tara McClure, Donna Hickman, Melissa Price. Back row: Sarah Ramsey, Sissy Agnor, Melisa Mundy, Tracy Austin, Maren Kobernick, Barbara Welte, Jerry Hunt, Doanne Woodson. yg hes 4 ‘ts ° a We a ee Melisa Mundy, Fred Lewis, Marvin Powell. DECA: Front row: Gary Rice, Reporter, Angie Foster, V.-President, Sarah Clay - tor, Treasurer, Gloria Pugh, Secretary, Mrs Leonard. Second row: Rusty Fields, Lisa Martin, Sheril Wilcher, Beverly Vance, Tammy Williams, Mike Cash. Third row: Wilson Whitmore, Sarah Ramsey, Freda Johnson, Brian Mason, Joe Campbell, Variety Of Achievements Various programs enabled the DECA chapter to enjoy taking part in Competitive events as well as relaxing at club dinners. In November, the club traveled to the Home- stead Resort in Bath County for a DECA fall rally. They enjoyed a meal, slides of the history of the resort, and a tour of some of its facilities. Several club members also took part in competitive events in March at Crossroads Mall in Roanoke. They were Sissy Agnor, Carolyn Lineberry, Tracy Moore, Melisa Mundy, and David Seelke. David, president of the chapter, placed third in one event and third overall. The DECA Chapter, along with FHA, and FBLA helped sponsor Bob Moore, who spoke during Vocational Educational Week. Mr. Moore spoke to the student body about the topic on which his book, You Can be President, is based. Ms. Fifer, a student teacher from James Madison University, helped with DECA fund raising. They decided to sell acrylic ornaments which proved to be very success - ful. Cash prizes were given for the top sales- man. The Drama Club had a productive year under the guidance of the club sponsor, Mr. Eaton. At monthly meetings club members participated in impromptu improvisations. They also read poetry, acted out scripts, lis - tened to recordings, and discussed acting methods. In one of the meetings, play choices were discussed and voted on. The play “Ask Any Girl” was chosen for produc- Gary King, Jerry Hunt, tion. Auditions were held and the play got under way. Rehearsals took up much after - school time, but the result was well worth the sacrifice involved. The play was a suc- cess, and members felt that their year had been very productive. Due to the club sponsor’s maternity leave, the YARC Club conducted their activities early in the year. Although Mrs. Joyner left school in March, the club had accomplished many of their goals. The first big event of the year was a teacher-aide program that was coordinated with the Natural Bridge Ele- mentary School faculty. All interested Y ARC members were allowed to aid kinder- garten through sixth grade teachers for the year. This program worked very well and helped YARC members prepare for their future. The teacher’s-aide program was a year- long program. A short-term project was their candy sale held during the winter months, and a very important event spon- sored by the YARC was the shower given to Mrs. Joyner just before she left. The Library Club set out to accomplish several objectives this year. Homecoming was celebrated with the entry of a float in the half-time parade. Windy weather was hard to combat, but the club enjoyed working together on the float. Their most memorable activity was the annual faculty tea. Purple and white were the theme colors at the tea held in the library on April 3 during National Library Week. The club was commended by © the faculty for their fine effort. oe pee Drama: Front row: Gina Cross, President, Jim Sperka, Krista Baggett, Heather Bumstead, Stephanie Matthews. Second row: Tammy Carter, Ammie Todd, Tracey Hedrick, Robbie Cantanio, Lisa Martin, Lisa Sheilds. Third row: Maren Kober- nick, Tracy Austin, Melisa Mundy, Tara McClure, Laura Petty, Margaret Raynal, Penni Faulkner. Fourth row: Lavette Hunt, Cindy Moore, Vera Lewis, Donna Hickman, Sharon Ferguson, Tony Towler. Back row: Mike Reynolds, T.R. Moore, Clubs - 105 Making their stage debut, Patti Alford, Jerry Hunt, and Penny Gibson help the magician during the magic show presented by the Student Council during Home- coming week. After being crowned Sweetheart, senior Angie Fos- ter prepares to dance with her escort, Jamie Talbott, at the end of the dance sponsored by the Monogram Club. SARE CEELEOUY tit ey National Honor Society: Front row: June Jenkins, Angie Clark, V. President, Joe Student Council: Front row: Penny Gibson, President, Angie Clark, Margaret Campbell, President, Angie Turner, Secretary Treasurer. Second row: Randy Nix- Raynal, V. President, Angie Foster Mrs. Petty. Second row: Sherry Chittum, Greg on, Richard McDaniel, Margaret Raynal, Laura Petty. Back row: Brad Braford, Robinson, Brian Mason, Joe Campbell, Lori Burch, Cindy Moore, Patty Blackburn. Tim Stalnaker, Lisa Davis, Penny Gibson, Doug Singleton. Third row: Nathan Dunn, Brian McFadden, Ammie Todd, Lisa Shields, Lisa Davis, Maria Rafferty, Doug Singleton. Fourth row: Doanne Woodson, Suzanne Welte, Kim Gray, James Shafer, Gina Cross, Mike Reynolds. Back row: Brad Braford, Kevin Early, Jerome Stephens, Jerry Hunt, RoseAnna Spangler. 106-Clubs Intramural Council: First row: Brian McFadden, President, Angie Turner, Trea- surer, Lisa Kirby, Secretary, Jerry Hunt, V. President. Second row: Margaret Raynal, Suzanne Welte, Chris Wood, Chris Higgins, Teresa Slayton. Third row: Brian Wines, Maria Rafferty, Cindy Moore, Moreland Lewis, Back row: Keith Hennett, Todd Dudley, Junie Snider, Randall Breeden. Due to bad weather, the induction cere- mony of the National Honor Society mem- bers was cancelled, and the new members were inducted during a regularly scheduled club meeting. The club members sold chances to win $100.00 to raise money for their trip to Washington, DD. Ca, Lhe trip turned out to be a very exciting experience. Places visited were the Smithsonian Institu - tion and the Washington Zoo. The club was accompanied by the National Honor Society from Rockbridge High School. Dedication, hard work, and excitement all played key roles in being a part of the Stu- dent Council. Members worked diligently in Struggling to regain her balance, Lisa reaches for Angie Turner's flag during the powder puff Agnor football game. Monogram: Front row: Moreland Lewis, Treasurer, Nathan Dunn, President, Angie Turner, Secretary. Second row: Penny Gibson, Angie Clark, Chris Woods, Maria Rafferty, Angie Foster, Rusty Fields. Third row: Greg Robinson, Brian McFadden, Lori Burch, Lisa Agnor, Cindy Moore, Timmy Watkins. Fourth row: Gary Rice, Mark Wagner, Doanne Woodson, Suzanne Welte, June Jenkins, Edwin Gilliam, Miss Moss. Back row: Randall Breeden, Barry Johnson, Timmy Clark, Andy Funkhouser, Jerry Hunt, Tony Smith, Gary Lewis. | Always On The Go hopes that the Council would be remem- bered as an organization of activity and in- volement. Throughout the year the club’s major goal was administration appreciation. The faculty was surprised on various ocCa- sions with thoughtful gestures, such as ap- ples, candy canes, and refreshments on teacher work days. The major activities the Council spon- sored were the Homecoming dance and pa- rade, the Magic Show, and the Freedom Jam Concert. Other activities included a back-to- school dance and Christmas caroling at the local nursing home. One of the most active clubs, the Intra- mural Council, started its program in Sep- tember with the powder puff football game, a competition between the senior and junior girls in a game of flag football. Then be- tween September and January, the Council sponsored such events as the hot-shot con- test, foul shooting, ping-pong, shuffleboard, handball, battle ball, and weight lifting. The Intramural Council provided a chance for anyone who not in an organized sport to participate in school athletics. The Monogram Club was composed of those athletes who have achieved two varsity letters. As a fund raiser, the Monogram Club sponsored the Sweetheart Dance. The funds from this dance were used to purchase plaques for the senior members. The remain- ing money was used to help finance the trophy case that is to be built in the new Clubs -107 108-Clubs Large Profits - Wise Investments The Spanish Club was a new addition to the list of clubs. Starting off with 30 active members, the club achieved great success in their first year. On November 11, the club members went to see a show entitled “El Curro” that fea- tured flamingo guitars. Some of the mem- bers were chosen to go up on stage to dance and play instruments with the performers. On the way back to school they stopped at the Fiesta Cantina, a Spanish restaurant in Roanoke, and enjoyed a delightful dinner. For their fund-raiser the club sold old fashioned candy sticks. The money raised during the sale was used for a Christmas party and provided three student scholar- ships for Tony Towler, Elizabeth Rafferty, and Cindy Hamilton to attend the Virginia Tech Foreign Language Camp in Blacksburg from June 21 to June 27. The saison d’etre (purpose) of the French Club, Le Circle Francais, is to pro- mote enthusiastic interest in the French lan- guage and in French cultures and countries. During February, the twenty-five active members grossed more than $900.00 in post - er sales. The posters were a very popular item, and the sale turned out a great profit. Some of the money was spent on a Spanish- French outing in early April. The rest was used for French classroom materials. Another enthusiastic club was the FBLA. At the beginning of the year they planned to change the traditional talent show into a variety show. Books and information were ordered on plays to be in the show. Howev- er, the needed supplies were not received in time, and the show had to be cancelled. High spirits returned when, during National Vocational Education Week, club members dressed in club colors and wore supportive FBLA buttons during the entire week. For fund raising the club sold M M’s candies, held a bake sale during a home baseball game, and conducted a car wash. The FHA chapter started out with 48 ex- tremely enthusiastic members, six very tal- ented and hard working officers, and one state historian. During the year the club members took part in several activities such as selling cookbooks before the Christmas holidays, conducting bake sales, and holding the annual chapter taco party after school. As the year came to a close, members’ accomplishments were recognized and re- warded at the Parent- Member Banquet. The evening also included entertainment and in- stallation of the 1982-1983 officers. Spanish: Front row: Mrs. Green, Joy Barringer, Reporter, Greg Robinson, Presi- dent, Sue Welte, V. President Vera Lewis, Secretary, Andy Fu nkhouser, Treasurer, James Shafer. Second row: Tony Towler, Cheryl Tolley, Mike Reynolds, Angie Clark, Tammy Carter, Brian McFadden, Chris Wood. Third row: Cindy Hamilton, Starla Reynolds, Elizabeth Rafferty, Tracy Coleman, Chuck Selke, Lisa Austin, Toby Stalnaker. Back row: Mark Pennington, Otis Mabe, John Thomas, Denise Austin, Barbie Camden, Jerry Hunt, Daye Williams, Sharon Powell. French: Front row: Mr. Walker, Doug Singleton, V. President, Laura Petty, Secretsry, Margaret Raynal, President, Keith Hennett. Second row: Ronald King, Stephanie Matthews, Sherry Chittum, Angie Clark, Penni Faulkner. Donald Smith. Third row: Matt Eversman, Mark Rice, Kevin Topping, Gary Moore, Carolyn Conner, Christi Hudson. Fourth row: Lisa Agnor, Tammy Stoner, Richard McDaniel, Heather Bumstead, Sherry Mayo, Dianne Smith, Back row: Andrea Hickman, Kristen Mogenson, Wanda Smith, Greg Robinson, Randall Breeden. “Maybe a little more sugar.”’ Mr. Beasley assists Mr. Fleshman in mixing ingredients in the cherry pie baking contest. The contest was sponsored by FHA during Vocational Education Week. The FBLA Chapter sells refreshments at a varsity baseball game which the student body attended. Not only did they find this a good way to increase funds, but they also provided drinks and baked goods for everyone to buy. FHA: Front row: Miss Shull, Barbie Camden, Lorri Fowler, Carolyn Conner, V. President, Tiny Diamond, President, Tracy Coleman, Terry Franklin, Cindy Moore. Second row: Paige Perkins, Whitney McClure, Cherry Tolson, Sandy Carter, Linette Moore, Kim Gray, Lisa Shields, Angie Clark, Lisa Smith, Lisa Austin, Felicia Whiteside. Third row: Cindy Chittum, Dana Gilliam, Sissy Agnor, Sarah Ramsey, Melinda Kerr, Sharon Ferguson, Kristen Mogenson, Tammy Carter, Malinda Tyree, Janice Rice, Wanda Huffman, Shelly Ward. Back row: Shelly Shorter, Jayne Lewis, Courtenay Breeden, Belinda Radford, Gloria Pugh, Debbie Conner, Dawn Wallace, Rhonda Horn, Patrica Dill, Michelle Fainter, Jennifer Black. FBLA: Front row: Patti Blackburn, President, Tammy Williams, V. President, Gloria Pugh, Secretary, Mrs, Watts. Second row: Sheril Wilcher, Sherry Dill, Tracy Moore, Charlene Mason, Third Row: Dana Gilliam, Cindy Hamilton, Dee Argenbright, Debbie Conner, Melinda Kerr. Back row: Susan Jenkins, Cheryl Tolley, Angie Irby, Melody Mason. Clubs -109 110-Clubs 4-H: Front row: Laveeta Branche, President, Lori Burch, V. President, Lisa Davis, Secretary, Pat Richardson, Treasurer. Second row: John Moose, Phil Moose, Jeff Riley, Donald Singleton, Randy Thornton, Brian Dameron, Gretchen Sperka, Rhonda Shiley, Wanda Huffman, Jennifer Black, Penny Gibson. Third row: Chris Cindy Is FHA State Historian This past year I served the state of Virgin- ia as the Historian of the Future Homemak- ers of America. I was one of the seven offi- cers elected in April of 1981 to represent my organization. One of the many privileges that came with serving as a state officer was being able to travel to the West Coast in July. I attended the National Leadership Convention, which was held in San Francisco, California. Stay - ing at the Hilton Hotel, two blocks from Chinatown, and touring such sites as the Golden Gate Bridge and cruising the San Francisco Bay are memories I will always cherish. My year was filled with travel, fun, and much hard work. Many nights I stayed up until twelve and one o'clock baking brown- ies, or writing thank-you notes to the many people who helped me through the year. Workshops and banquets became a regu- lar thing for Ms. Shull and me. Invitation upon invitation came to the school asking us to conduct a workshop after school or ask- ing if I would be a guest speaker at a ban- quet or a chapter function. Most of my work was done outside of the school and even the community. Most peo- ple didn’t realize that I conducted workshops or traveled to other high schools, because most of these were held after school. In April the State Leadership Conference was held at the Hotel Roanoke. This was a three day event that the seven officers along with our advisors planned. Seven new offi- cers were elected at this time and my year as the state historian was completed. It had Branche, Cindy Hamilton, Cheryl Hunt, Belinda Radford, Lisa Agnor, Vera Lewis, Jimmy Leighton, Chris Norris, Felicia Whiteside, Tina Shafer, Barbie Camden. Fourth row: Shellee Coleman, Cindy Moore, Krista Baggett, Robbie Cantanio, Billy Mayo, Scott Adams, Teresa Robinson, Kelly Markham, Glen Johnson, Ricky Siler, Otis Mabe, Barbara Welte. Fifth row: Patty Alford, Kathy Wines, Moreland Lewis, John Loughhead, Terry Franklin, Sheila Moran, Sheila Cooper, Teresa Slay - ton, Rhonda Horn, Jeff Thomas, Keith Hennett. Sixth row: Angie Irby, Devin Nicely, Carlos Southers, Lavette Hunt, Sandy Carter, Kevin Early, Kirk Dunn, Jeff Combs, Greg Robinson, Tracy Hedrick. Back row: Greg Camden, Robbie Leech, Darin Stores, Clyde Cash, Randall Breeden, Jerry Hunt. been fun-filled and short. I had gained countless friends, leadership ability, and confidence, not only in myself but confi- dence in tomorrow. I had learned that in order to know a person, you must look at the inside of them, not the outside, because the inside is the most beautiful part. My year was over but I was ready to move on - Toward New Horizons. Forensics: Tony Towler, Richard McDaniel, Mrs. Green, Angie Clark, Jerry Hunt, Greg Robinson. Changes Improve Activities The 4-H Club made some very radical changes this year, and they helped to fulfill the motto “To Make the Best Better.” The club, sponsored by Mr. Bruce Shumaker, got off to a good start, selling Madison Candy for $2.00 a box. The sales were very profit - able, and the money went into the treasury for later use. Art: First row: Lori Burch, President, Teresa Hamilton, V. President. Second row: Scott Woods, Dawn Goodwin, Barbara Welte, Chris Woods, Lisa Davis. Third row: Mike Reynolds, Regina Clevenger, Belinda Mayo, Tommy Fleck, Jamie Allen. Back row: David Hartless, Troy Fawks, Mike Webb, Kirk Dunn, Mr. Shumaker. In the February meeting the announce- ment was made about tryouts for the Share- the- Fun semi-finals. Many members com- peted, and three went on to the district. The overall title and vocal title went to Barbie Camden who received a $48.00 activity scholarship. In its second year, the Chess Club contin- ued establishing club policies and activities. Chess: Front row: Doug Singleton, King, David Moose, Knight, Randy Nixon, Bishop, Brian Mason, Joe Campbell, Marvin Powell. Second row: Keith Hennett, Ron King, Greg Robinson, Kévin Topping, Mark Pennington. Third row: Brad Braford, Robbie Cantanio, Chuck Seelke, Jeff Thomas, David Singleton, Ronnie McDaniel. Back row: David Hepler, Chris Whitlow, David Glassford, Mike Webb, Gary Grinder, Robert Hickman, George Bouchard. Under the leadership of president Doug Sin- gleton, the club promoted its original goal which was to promote interest in and extend the members’ knowledge of and ability to play the game of chess. Members engaged in the competition after school, during club meetings, and at other members houses. The club hopes to create a greater interest in chess and other games that require thought and strategy. The Art Club was formed as a service club to help promote school spirit and pride and to help teachers with advertising various events. The club came through in a big way for the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams by making banners and spirit signs and hanging them in the gym before the home games. Competing among themselves after school paid off for the small Forensic team. Angie Clark competed in girl’s poetry, Jerry Hunt competed in spelling, and Richard McDaniel competed in boy’s original orato- ry. Greg Robinson, who competed in boy’s prose reading, placed second in the district and went on to compete in the regional meet. Tony Towler competed in boy’s poet- ry and placed third in the district. TI A COP TS EE RE SES SE ITS TIES Trying to promote school spirit was one of the main objectives of the Art Club. Here Chris Woods and Lori Burch make a spirit sign for a home basketball game. Clubs-111 112-Clubs Yearbook: Front row: Brad Braford, Angie Foster co-editor, Sherry Chittum, co- editor, Penni Faulkner, Stephanie Matthews. Second row: Sheril Wilcher, Krista Baggett, John Loughhead, Cindy Moore, Tammy Carter, Melody Mason, Mrs. Thompson. Third row: Gloria Pugh, Joy Barringer, Greg Moore, Heather Bum- stead, Teresa Robinson, Terry Franklin, Sharon Powell, Tara McClure. Fourth row: Chris Norris, Barbara Welte, James Shafer, Robbie Branch, Tracey Hedrick, Sharon Ferguson, Cindy Hamilton, Donna Hickman. Fifth row: Tracy Coleman, Tiny Diamond, Wanda Huffman, Jennifer Black, Michelle Fainter, Patricia Dill, Rhonda Flint. Back row: Robbie Pryor, Melisa Mundy, Tracy Austin, Maren Kobernick, Tracy Moore, Laura Petty, Chuck Moore, Donald Singleton. Photography: Front row: Mr. Koch, Timmy Stalanker, Sherry Chittum, Brad Braford, President. Second row: Angie Foster, Dean Williams, Bennett Arthur, George Bouchard, Steve McNeil. Third row: John Loughhead, Kelly Reed, Richard McDaniel, Greg Moore. Back row: Wayne Chittum, James Shafer, Darin Stores, Billy Walker. Bridge Bulletin: Front row: Gina Cross, Mike Reynolds, Editor, Maria Rafferty, Keith Hennett. Second row: Stephanie Matthews, Sherry Chittum, Penny Gibson, Ammie Todd, Angie Clark, Cindy Moore, Patty Blackburn, Sheril Wilcher. Third row: Starla Reynolds, Tony Towler, Elizabeth Rafferty, Greg Robinson, RoseAnna Spangler, Pat Richardson, Teresa Robinson, Barbara Welte, Jamie Allen. Fourth row: Lavette Hunt, Beverly Vance, Kim Huffman, Lorri Fowler, Belinda Radford, Tracy Hedrick, Krista Baggett, Wanda Smith, Chris Norris. Back row: Donna Hickman, Tara McClure, Vera Lewis, Cindy Hamilton, Penny Shafer, Dee Argen- bright, Lisa Austin, Heather Bumstead. Yearbook editors Angie Foster and Sherry Chittum go over some copy before turning it in for final approval. Action Permanently Captured A very active club, the Yearbook Staff worked hard all year long to produce the book. From selling business ads in the blaz- ing summer sun to selling patron ads on the wintry nights at football games, the mem- bers were constantly “on the go”. Deadlines were always a constant worry until the last day of school when the final pages were mailed. Members had the satisfaction of knowing that all the hard work and time put forth would be rewarded when the book came back from the printer. Another energetic club was the Photogra- phy club. The goal of the club was to teach members the fundamentals of black and white photography, including developing and printing. To do this, members often stayed after school for mini-seminars and work in the darkroom. Some of the pictures taken by the members were placed on dis- play on school bulletin boards. In its second year with sponsor Mrs. Hayslette, the Bridge Bulletin staff turned out many editions of the paper which fea- tured photographs, informative articles, puz- zles and comics. The paper was for many students a main source of information con- cerning upcoming events and different as- pects of school life. SF TE LEI EE The technique used to achieve this photographic effect is negative reversal, done by president of the club Brad Braford. Here Greg Moore adjusts the enlarger prior to printing the picture of the rocket featured on the title page. Clubs-113 A local building supply owner and avid supporter of school activities is Mr, David Loughhead, who is helping Mr. Marshall Wright make a selection of power equipment. 114- Advertisements ADVERTISEMENTS Recession? Depression? One financial analyst stated dur- ing the winter months that if one was employed, it was a recession and if one was unemployed, it was a depression. No matter what it was called, it was a long hard winter economi- cally for Rockbridge County residents. There were temporary layoffs at James Lees that lasted approximately two weeks, longer for some people. Other industries and small businesses were forced to lay off their employees for weeks and months at a time. To add to this confusion, the Virginia Employment Commision office in Buena Vista as well as fourteen other offices around the state closed. As the snow melted and buds became blooms, tourism in the county began to flourish. Many people on their way to the World’s Fair added the Natural Bridge to their list of attractions to be seen. Restaurants and motels had increased business also. One enterprising young man even opened a new business in the area, the “Monster Museum”. Its location in the Fancy Hill area was conducive to attracting tourist trade. In spite of the economic state of the area, the loyal supporters of the Span continued their advertising in the yearbook. Because of increased printing costs, the staff had raised the price of all ads, which must have gone AGAINST THE GRAIN of the business community. As their costs increased and they searched for cuts to make in their budgets, it would have been easy to eliminate this advertisement. They did not, however, and we are particulary grateful in these inflationary times to have the support of our local businesses. Advertisements -115 116 Burlingto C GUCa Ace Hardware Wilson M. Miller, Esq. Ye Olde Upholstery Shoppe Lomax Flower Shop Dee Dee’s Glamour Hut Four Season’s Florist Montgomery Ward Sunset Grocery Campus Corner Russell Mary Emore Mr. Mrs. Thomas Raisbeck Steve, Angie, Chris, Bridgett McCullough W. David Breeden Barbara Tracy Powell Rose, Kerry, Timothy, Randall Breeden Wade Johnson Judy Ayers Mac Dean Floyd Claude Audry Harrison James Shirley Monteith Patsy Wines- David John Angie O'Connor Gary Rice Joe Linda Miller Norman Sadie Claytor Robert M. Morgan David Seelke Buck Wilkerson Mr. Mrs. Leo J. Moore Bumpy, Linda, Shannon Simmons Bobby, Millie, Dawn Mindie R.E. Carpenter Bill, Jane Chris Shafer loveS ac or PATRONS Deneen Landes Charlie Mac, Shirley Chris Woods Danny, Susan Sherry Bivens Wayne, Lillian, Lisa, Shannon Shields John Haviland Sandy Campbell Dean Williams The Free Bird Debbie Conner Scott Smiley Gary Conner Angela Parnell Sam Betty Fainter Sharon Jason Miller Jeff Fainter Kelly Reynolds David Brads Billy, Doris, Belinda, Lisa, Tracy Radford Joey Tracy Fuzzy Spot Mr. Mrs. John B. Shafer Steve Leech R.B. Hannah Jerry Shafer Gary Shafer Pattie Alford Dewey Ruby Pugh Rodney Donna Thomas Fred Sheila Bobby, June Robbie Pryor Barry Lisa Penni Sue Stephie Johnny Wilcher Carolyn Steve Breeden Because nothing beats a good one. 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Main Owner Lexington, Virginia 24450 NATURAL BRIDGE LUMBER COMPANY Natural Bridge Station, Virginia 24579 Open 7:00-5:00 Monday - Friday 7:00 - 12:00 Saturday CAMPBELL’S STORE 905 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 PAPPAGALEO SHOP Lexington, Virginia 24450 Congratulations Class Of ‘82 SHIREY AND BROWN 135 21st Street Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 M.D. MORRIS DEPARTMENT STORE Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 Congratulations Class Of ‘82 Advertisements -117 qocK BR HEATING ¢ PLUMBING ROCKBRIDGE HEATING PLUMBING 2045 FOREST AVENUE BUENA VISTA, VA. SALES SERVICE | | 261-3411 24416 2 HRSONG 4 OR COMP AND Known for its quick, dependable service and effi- cient installation of our conditioning and heating systems is Rockbridge Heating and Plumbing, located on Forest Avenue in Buena Vista. ROCKBRIDGE HEATING PLUMBING Aysteny RESIDENTIAL HEATING comple, HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONING , SPECIALIZING IN HEAT PUMPS 2045 FOREST AV. BUENA VISTA, VA. “OUR GOAL IS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION” 261-3411 118-Advertisements TIMBROOK SQUARE | LYNCHBURG, VA. 24502 | “We support | the ‘Rockets’ ’’ 804-239-1001 LEXINGTON-BUENA VISTA SHOPPING PARK LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA 24450 703-463-9494 When you think of printing think of Jim Allen! Dames Abllen Printing 215 West 2ist Street Buena Vista, Va. - 261-3136 |. NELSON ST. WISE WADDELL INSURANCE AGENCY 14 West Washington Street a Lexington, Virginia 24450 463-3166 FRAZIER’S EXXON SERVICENTER 520 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 David Frazier Phone 463-4214 Being one of the most established busin- esses im the area, Frazier's Exxon remains a constant source of friendly, reliable service for area residents. Advertisements -119 THOMPSON BUIEDING SUPPLY Buchanan, Va. 24066 254-2637 992-2012 Thompson Building Supply gives residents the finest materials needed for construction and home improvement. BUCHANAN THEATRE Wayne Thompson Buchanan, VA 24066 254-1600 Buchanan Theatre has many customers from the surrounding areas due to the fact that it shows the most popular movies. BIG DADDY’S Pizzas Are Our Specialty Take Out Orders Welcome Need tile, lumber, kitchen, or bath facilities? Buchanan Building Supply on Lower Street is the answer to all of your building needs. Buchanan, VA 24066 nn 86 | BUCHANAN BUILDING SUPPLY Creating an enjoyable and pleasant atmosphere are the cartoons on the wall of Big Daddy’s in Buchan- an. Buchanan, Virginia 120 - Advertisements JAMES RIVER LIMESTONE COMPANY,: INC. Dolomitic Limestone Products Buchanan, Va. Phone 254-1241 Located on Rt. 11 south of Buchanan are the modern offices of James River Limestone Company. Congratulations Class ‘82 ROBERTSON-FOWLER CO., INC. General Contractors Buchanan, Virginia 254-2208 The Complete Food Store With The Finest Meats Anywhere Drugs Cosmetics EVANS DRUG Buchanan, Virginia 24066 We Carry USDA Choice Best Only Buchanan, Virginia 24066 254-2062 Convenient hours and location make Jack's Foodliner a favorite place to buy grocery items. Sick Room Needs Advertisements - 121 122-Advertisements LEGGETT 150 South Main Street Lexington, Virginia 24450 463-3111 Browsing through the latest styles in jeans Cindy Moore finds the selection at Leggett to be the finest and most up-to-date in the area. Congratulations To All Congratulations Graduates Class Of '82 KOM” NATURAL BRIDGE ZOO Natural Bridge, Virginia NATURAL BRIDGE KOA 24578 CAMPGROUND FIRST NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK Your Community Bank Glasgow, Virginia 258-2857 Need a break from hamburgers and pizzas? Key- det- General has the change for you. Every Thursday night, the restaurant offers a seafood buffet that is delicious and reasonably priced. MKP FOOD SERVICES Steve's Steak House Lexington, Va. 463 -4666 Owned And Operated By Lewis Jay Matthews The Coachman Inn Daleville, Va. 992-1201 Advertisements - 123 The convenient place for both the faculty and stu- dents to handle their banking needs is the Central Fidel - ity Bank of Natural Bridge. Congratulations To The Class Of ’82 CENTRAL FIDELITY BANK OF NATURAL BRIDGE A Good Place To Take Care Of Your Banking Needs Natural Bridge Station, Va. 24579 291-2196 291-2529 124-Advertisements am, MAIN STREET AMOCO oe wap 1973 Magnolia Avenue BUENA VISTA, VA. 24416 (703) 261-2017 —— HEVENER’S MOBILE HOMES SALES AND SERVICE For All Your FLEETWOOD CONCORD NORRIS ETc. Sporting Wear And RT. GO BETWEEN BUENA VISTA LEX. Sporting Needs PHONE 261-3350 2159 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, Va. 24416 WAY NE’S SPORT SHOP RICHARD MADELINE HEVENER, OwNerRs 1, SLO FLOOR COVERINGS APPLIANCES PORKITURE WALLPAPER PRINT HARDWARE The Carpet Outlet, in its convenient location on Sycamore Ave. in Buena Vista, offers a vari- ety of quality carpets and expert installation. HE CARPE MOREE 2101 Sycamore Ave. Buena Vista Va. 24416 261 - 3928 Wall To Wall Installations Vinyl Floor Coverings Appliances Area Rugs Wall Coverings Furniture Binding Hardware Paint Advertisements - 125 LOUGHHEAD BUILDING SUPPLY HOME CENTER Glasgow, Virginia 258-2611 126 - Advertisements RCA - ZENITH - QUASAR STEREO - RADIO - TELEVISION Jobs SS bested Sh 20 phe PHONE G7 O3)526 1-23'31 2199 Magnolia Avenue MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES BR uena Vista, Va. 24416 MASON’S TV MUSIC 237 Se Seer AVENUE: BUENA VISTA, VIRGINIA 24416 QUALITY SUPERMARKET Home Owned Home Operated Located in the Ramsey Shopping Center, Quality Super Market offers a wide variety of grocery items and a pleasant shopping atmosphere to the residents of Rockbridge County. LOMAX FUNERAL HOME, INC. Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 Dial 703 —261-6585 U.S. Route 60 West P. O. Box 647 William B. Lomax, Jr. President J H CASUAL WEAR ae _ JEWELRY AN D PHOTOGRAPHY —r—e™ Portraits Graduation Levis, Wranglers For - Neiden Bese Copy Photos Business Cards con a Framing Entire Family From Reunions Men To Toddlers . 2293 Magnolia Ave. 261-2824 _ : Buena, Vista : 25 Masnoli Ave. Buena Vista 261-6943 Advertisements -127 128-Advertisements LEXINGTON VIRGINIA WOODY CHEVROLET : ‘SALES, INC. Oldsmobile Sales. Service - | MORRISON AGNOR, INC. 29 S. Main St. Lexington, Va. 24450 Insurance 463-4311 VALLEY TRUESVALUIE HARDWARE East Nelson Street Lexington, Virginia 24450 463-2186 cHITUMs INSUR ANCE - TURPINS SUPPLY EXXON SERVICE GAS - OIL - GROCERIES LAWN MOWERS - CHAIN SAWS DIAL 463-3321 U.S. 60 E. LEXINGTON, VA. Ww. LE FOLTZ | SONS, INC i “Lexington, Virgin 24450. ue 463: 2136 - Anca With Us. a 2 _ With Conf more : : TOWN “N” COUNTRY. CLEANERS _ Lexington-Buena Vista Shopping Park Lexington, Virginia _ _ Phone 463-2261 When You Really Care, _ Dry Clean “Storage, Alterations © Shirt Launc SPUDIO: Ine: LEXINGTON, VA. 24450 A Full Service Photography Studio Serving Rockbridge County for 50 Years SCHEWELS FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishings 146 South Main, Lexington Phone: 463-2175 2 eos FLORIST GREENERY 165 SOUTH MAIN STREET LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 24450 (703) 463-9152 SERVIOTAR: LEXINGTON HARDWARE 23 S. MAIN LEXINGTON, VA 24430 «CONTRACTORS ROY P. THOMPSON “SON CONTRACTORS, INC S rpentry And — Blockwork Route 1, Box 595 Natural Bridge, Va Phone 291-2438 Advertisements - 129 Located just off Interstate 81, Buddy Burger is a quick and convenient place for David Carter to stop for a reasonably priced meal. 130 -Advertisements BUDDYBURGER QUIK-FOOD I-81, Ex-50, US 11, Fancy Hill Just North of these famous Virginia attractions seen here Buddy Burger has a large menu board including our now-famous Buddyburger and other sandwiches too numerous to men- tion. Our cole slaw, potato, and macaroni salad join our hot soup, chili, and stew as a few of our delicious homemade items. Bud- dyburger also has hot dinners and pizza. Come by and join us for breakfast with homemade biscuits, or have lunch or dinner in our beautiful dining room with back- ground music ... or just take it and run! Call to avoid delay . . . 291-2222. e Good food and quick service make the Corner Grill a favorite place for a snack after school. CORNER GRILL AND RESTAURANT Natural Bridge Station, Virginia 24579 Home cooked foods, complete breakfast featuring our delicious homemade biscuits. A variety of sandwiches, complete dinners, homemade pizzas. All salads, soups, beef stews, and chili beans are homemade. Lunch specials Monday through Friday. For a special treat, all you can eat, try our new salad bar with our special homemade dressings. Complete fountain service, school supplies, greeting cards, novelty gifts, and patent medicines. Open daily. 291-2521. Advertisements - 131 Convenient hours and a wide variety of mer- chandise makes Flint’s the ideal place for Natural Bridge residents to shop. Welcome All High School Students And Faculty Members Are Invited To Shop At BILL FLINT SONS Natural Bridge, Virginia 132-Advertisements NATURAL BRIDGE WAX MUSEUM Over 140 Life-Like Figures Depicting The Shenandoah Valley History The scene displayed here is just one of the many fine examples of intricate detail that centainly seem true to life at the Natural Bridge Wax Museum. EXON CRISES JAKE A. MOORE EXCAVATING NATURAL BRIDGE EXXON Rt. 1, Natural Bridge, Virginia Phone: 291-2276 I-81 aT Exit 50 NATURAL BRIDGE, VA 24578 DALE GROAH PHONE 291-2523 Congratulations From WESTMORELAND COLONY BUFFET Phone: 703-291-2364 Fine cuisine and reasonable prices make Westmoreland Colony Buffet an enjoyable place to dine on any occasion. It also supports NB students by providing several with part time employment. Advertisements - 133 REYNOLDS GULF ‘SERVICE, — S “Glaszow Ne 24555 ere 258- 2746 NATURAL BRIDGE SHELL I-81 US 11 Exit 50 Tires - Oil - Batteries - Repairs Don Young Daniel Young Natural Bridge, Virginia 291-2148 DAY 291-2449 NIGHT 291-2917 Natural Bridge Service Center Inc. US Rives 130 NATURAL BRIDGE, VIRGINIA 24578 ROAD SERVICE HENRY M. CONNER 24 HR WRECKER SERVICE MGR. 134- Advertisements GLASGOW FOOD MART GALAXY GAME ROOM Route 130 Glasgow, Virginia Open 7 Days A Week ANIME © TL 1PM ROCKBRIDGE GENERAL STORE Groceries - Produce And Meats Natural Bridge Station, Virginia 291 - 2498 NATURAL BRIDGE OF VIRGINIA, | : INC. Congratulations NBHS Class Of ’82 me One Of The Natural Wonders Of The World Advertisements - 135 136 - Index aAa Academics: 52-63. Adams, Scott: 46, 49, 86, 87. Advertisements: 114-135. Agnor, Cynthia: 56, 82, 104, 109. Agnor, Lisa: 12, 30, 31, 78, 79, 108, 109. Agnor, Randy: 68. Alexander, Rhonda: 34, 35, 40, 68. Alexander, Welton: 49, 94. Alford, Patty: 7, 30, 40, 68, 106. Allen, Jamie: 86, 87, 111, 112. Anthony, Mr. Moses: 101. Argenbright, Dee: 55, 58, 78, 109, 112. Arthur, Bennett: 86, 112. Austin, Wayne: 94. Austin, David: 82. Austin, Deloris: 68. Austin, Denise: 86, 108. Austin, Lewis: 86. Austin, L. Faye: 9, 62, 81, 82, 108, 109, 112. Austin, Susan: 68, 26. Austin, Tracy: 82, 104, 105, 112. Awards: 140-141. Ayers, Brenda: 82. Ayers, Lawrence: Ayers, Judy: 94. Ayers, Regina: 94. bBb Baggett, Krista: 9, 86, 104, 105, 112. Balazs, Dr.: 57. Band: 8-9. Bane, Barry: 82. Bane, Joey: 82. Bartley, Wayne: 125. Barringer, Joy: 34, 86, 108, 112, 3. Barrow, Robbie: 86. Baseball: 46-47. Basketball, Boys’ Varsity: 36-37. Boys’ J.V.: 48-49. Girls’ J.V.: 50-51. Girls’ Varsity: 34-35. Bivens, Sherry: 9, 31, 51, 86, 88. Black, Jennifer: 94, 109, 112. Blackburn, Patti: 68, 73, 104, 106, 109, 112. Blankenship, Julia: 68. Bouchard, George: 86, 111, 112. Brads, David: 68. Brads, Tracy: 78. Braford, Brad: 10, 36, 37, 68, 106, 111, 113, 27, 144, Braford, Mrs. Nancye: 98. Branch, John: 32, 36, 46, 68. Branch, Robert: 46, 49, 94, 98, 112. Branche, Chris: 94. Branche, Laveeta: 18, 19, 34, 68, 104. Breeden, Courtenay: 82, 109. Breeden, Randall: 33, 36, 37, 78, 107, 108. Bumstead, Heather: 12, 86, 87, 105, 108, 112. Bumstead, Ross: 68. Burch, Lori: 30, 78, 79, 106, 107, 111, 15, 25. Burks, Roger: 86. GGG Camden, Barbie: 86, 108, 109, 138, Camden, Greg: 55, 94. Camden, Kelly: 78. Camden, Lori: 69. Camden, Melvin: 78. Index Cheering the girls’ basketball team on their way to Marion for the State Championship are Jackie Hostetter, Cindy Moore and Sandy Campbell. ‘Camden, Jo: 89. Camden, Wayne: 89. Campbell, Quinn: 94. Campbell, Joe: 94. Campbell, Joe: 21, 69, 73, 104, 105, 106, 111. Campbell, Sandy: 17, 69, 136, 23 Cantanio, Robbie: 9, 13, 38, 61, 82, 105, 111. Capping: 26-27. Carpenter, Mr. Rob: 32, 36, 46, 98, 23. Carter, James: 78. Carter, Pam: 82. Carter, Sandy: 89, 90, 104, 109. Carter, Susan: 31, 82. Carter, Tammy: 69, 71, 105, 108, 109, 112, 144. Carter, Teresa: 69. Cash, David: 19, 38, 78. Cash, Mike: 56, 82, 105. Chapman, Penny: 89. Cheerleaders: 30-31. Chittum, Cynthia: 78, 109. Chittum, Pam: 89. Chittum, Sherry: 13, 18, 19, 69, 70, 53, 104, 106, 108, 26, 144. Chittum, Wayne: 9, 38, 89, 112. Clark, Angie: 21, 45, 69, 104, 106, 107, 108, 09), WN, 2O- Clark, Rusty: 38, 89. Clark, Timmy: 69, 107. Claytor, Cliff: 94. Claytor, Sarah: 78, 104, 105. Clevenger, Jeff: 38, 94. Clevenger, Regina: 85, 111. Closing: 142-144. Clubs: 102-113. Coburn, Darrin: 78. Coffey, John: 89. Coleman, Mark: 89. Coleman, Shellee: 89, 45. Coleman, Tracy: 30, 31, 108, 109, 112. Collins, Tony: 94 Combs, Jeff: 32, 42, 81, 90. Conner, Carolyn: 98, 108, 109, 3. Conner, Debbie: 69, 104, 109. Cooper, Sheila: 94. Crawford, Mark: 36, 49, 90. Creamer, Betsy: 82. Creamer, Gary: 90. Critzer, Sammy: 69. Cross, Gina: 13, 82, 105, 106, 112. Current Events: 10-11. dDd - eEe Davis, Lisa: 30, 31, 78, 104, 106, 111. Diamond, Tiny: 40, 69, 104, 109, 112, 14. Dill, Patricia: 9, 17, 94, 112. Dill, Sherry: 9, 17, 79, 104, 109. Dudley, Todd: 32, 33, 36, 37, 19, 46, 47, 66, 69, 107, 140, 22. Duff, Freda: 76, 78. Dunn; Kirk: 32; 33,136.47, $2, 110. Dunn, Nathan: 19, 38, 42, 16, 69, 106, 107, 26. Early, Kevin: 42, 43, 49, 95, 106. Eaton, Mr. Hugh: 98, 99, 104. Eighth Grade: 92-97. Elliott, Tanya: 90. Eversmann, Matt: 48, 49, 83, 88. fFf Fads and Fashions: 10-11. Fainter, Greg: 69. Fainter, Kim: 90. Fainter, Michelle: 95, 109, 112. Faulkner, Penni: 76, 79, 105, 108, 112. 144. Fawks, Troy: 83, 111. Ferguson, Lauri: 79. Ferguson, Ruth: 90. Ferguson, Sharon: 44, 45, 50, 83, 105, 109, 2. Fields, Mrs. Annabelle: 101. Fields, Russell: 42, 69, 105, 107. Fitz, Jackie: 72. Fitzgerald, Lee: 90. Fitzgerald, Mary: 95 Fix, Mrs. Irene: 101. Fleck, Todd: 32, 79. Fleck, Tommy: 32, 38, 90, 111. Flint, Rhonda: 112. Flint, Steve: 46, 95. Floyd, Debbie: 95. Floyd, Kim: 61, 95. Floyd, Lisa: 95. Football, J.V.: 48-49. Varsity: 32-33. Foster, Angie: 6, 20, 30, 31, 72, 105, LOG 144. Foster, Laura: 79. Fowler, Lorri: 83, 109, 112. Franklin, Terry: 83, 104, 109, 112, 3. Freshmen: 86-91. Fuller, Jerry: 79. Funkhouser, Barry: 13, 46, 47, 72, 103, 140, 25 Funkhouser, Andy: 32, 36, 42, 83, 107, 108. gGg Galloway, Shawn: 95. Gibson, Jamey: 79 Gibson, Mike: 90 Gibson, Penny: IA, 40, 72, WO, WO, JW. Gibson, Sarah: 90. Gillespie, Timmy: 83. Gilliam, Dana: 50, 51, 83, 109, 3. Gilliam, Edwin: 72, 107. Glassford, David: 90, 111. Goff, David: 32. Goff, Penny: 83. Goodwin, Dawn: 51, 88, 90, 111. Goolsby, Mrs. Mildred: 101. Graduation: 26-27. Gray, Kim: 34, 91, 106, 109. Green, Mrs. Millie: 98, 108, 23. Gregory, Gladys: 95. Gregory, John: 95. Griggs, Robin: 91. Grinder, Mrs. Dorotha: 98. Grinder, Gary: 42, 63, 95, 96, 111. hHh Hamilton, Cindy: 9, 80, 83, 104, 108, 109, 112. Hamilton, Teresa: 76, 79, 111, 14. Hartless, Rose: 9, 72, 104. Hartless, David: 96, 111. Hatcher, Cressia: 89, 96. Hatcher, Mary: 72. Hayslette, Mrs. Amy: 98. Hazelwood, Mr. George: 101. Hedrick Tracey: 34, 40, 45, 83, 104, 112, 142. Hepler, David: 9, 49, 96, 111. Hennett, Keith: 9, 48, 62, 82, 83, 107, 108, [i112 Hickman, Andrea: 87, 91, 108, 3. Hickman, Darrell: 79. Hickman, Donna: 31, 84, 104, 105, 112, 24. Hickman, Robert: 91, 111. Higgins, Chris: 42, 49, 96, 107. Hill, Faye: 79. Hill, Wendy: 13, 20, 72, 104. Hodges, Donna: 96. Holland, Todd: 38, 84. Homecoming: 6-7. Horn, Rhonda: 9, 96, 109. Hostetter, Jackie: 57, 72, 136, 144. Hostetter, Richard: 96. Howell, Ida: 92, 96. Hudson, Christi: 91, 108. Huffman, Mr. Bill: 32, 38, 98. Huffman, Kim: 84, 112. Huffman, Wanda: 96, 109, 112. Humphries, Reggie: 32, 79. Hunt, Cheryl: 9, 51, 96. Hunt, Jerry: 9, 36, 79, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108. Hunt, Lavette: 84, 104, 105, 112. Climo) Index: 136-139. Intramurals: 14-15. Irby, Angie: 79, 109. Jenkins, June: 34, 35, 41, 72, 40, 104, 107, 118, 140. Jenkins, Susan: 84, 104, 109. 9). Johnson, Barry: 46, 72, 107. Johnson, Freda: 84, 105. Johnson, Glen: 42, 96. Johnson, Wade: 91. Joyner, Mrs. Awanta: 98. Joyner, Mr. Ronnie: 9, 98, 23 Juniors: 76, 79. kKk - IL! Kerr, Melinda: 84, 109. Kesterson, Nathan: 79. King, Gary: 38, 39, 79, 105. King, Ronald: 84, 108, 111. Kinzer, Cheryl: 34, 72, 27. Kirby, Lisa: 17, 30, 36, 61, 79, 104, 107. Kobernik, Maren: 84, 104, 105, 112. Koch, Mr. Charles: 98, 100, 112. Landes, Deneen: 9, 59, 71, 73, 104. Lawson, Dawn: 80. Lawson, Scott: 73. Leech, Robbie: 32, 46, 48, 91. Leighton, Jimmy: 49, 96. Leonard, Mrs. Carol: 99, 105. Lewis, Fred: 72, 73, 105. Lewis, Gary: 46, 73, 107. Lewis, Jackie: 6, 34, 80, 14. Lewis, Jayne: 91, 109, 3. Lewis, Kenny: 32, 38, 42, 84. Lewis, Moreland: 28, 34, 35, 40, 41, 73, 104, 107, 141. Lewis, Vera: 30, 84, 104, 105, 108, 112. Living: 4-27. Loughhead, John: 73, 74, 32, 112, 20, 144, 22. During the flea market held at Glasgow Elemen- tary, Randy Nixon checks over the items that he will be selling. Index - mMm Mabe, Otis: 49, 91, 108. Markham, Kelly: 96. Martin, Lisa: 40, 45, 50, 84, 104, 105. Martin, Mrs. Marjorie: 99, 104. Mason, Brian: 57, 73, 104, 105, 106, 111. Mason, Charlene: 73, 109. Mason, Darlene: 73. Mason, Melod y: 34, 40, 85, 109, 112, 144. Matthews, Stephanie: 76, 80, 105, 108, 112. Matthews, Tina: 80. Mayo, Belinda: 111. Mayo, Sheri: 108. Mayo, Billy: 96. McClure, Tara: 30, 31, 84, 85, 104, 105, 112. McClure, Whitney: 97, 109. McDaniel, Richard: 38, 43, 84, 106, 108, 112. McDaniel, Ronnie: 42, 62, 85, 104, 111. McFadden, Brian: 32, 36, 46, 47, 19, 73, 106, 107, 108. McNeil, Sheila: 97. McNeil, Steve: 19, 20, 59, 73, 112. Miller, Donald: 85. Miller, Richard: 97. Miss NBHS: 16-17. The Keep Virginia Green program is an annual event sponsored by the Forest Service. Here students receive insturction concerning forest fires and factors that affect their spreading. 138 - Index Mock Wedding: 18-19. Mogensen, Kris: 91, 108, 109. Monteith, Debbie: 97. Moore, Mr. Bob: 55. Moore, David: 97, 104. Moore, Charles Lee: 91, 112. Moore, Cindy: 12, 19, 55, 70, 83, 105, 106, 107, 109, 112, 136, 2, 14, 15, 144. Moore, Gary: 108, 85. Moore, Greg: 41, 48, 59, 97, 112, 113. Moore, James: 32, 80. Moore, Jerry: 97. Moore, Kenny: 60, 73. Moore, Libby: 73. Moore, Linette: 83, 85, 109. Moore, Tracy: 34, 35, 45, 80, 85, 104, 109, 112, 3 Moore, Sandra: 73. Moore, T. R.: 80, 105. Moose, David: 73, 111. Moose, John: 94, 97. Moose, Phillip: 94, 97. Moran, Sheila: 76, 80. Moss, Miss Kathy: 32, 35, 40, 50, 99, 107, 143. Moxley, Mrs. Nellie: 99. Mundy, Melisa: 85, 104, 105, 112. Mutispaugh, Mrs, Mary Jane: 98, 99. Myers, John: 78. nNn - oOo Nicely, Devin: 98. Nixon, Randy: 13, 76, 106, 111, 137. Noel, Barbara: 85. Noel, LeRoy: 32, 76. Norris, Chris: 92, 112. O'Connor, Angie: 51, 92. Opening: 2-3. pPp Painter, Donald: 96, 98. Pennington, Mark: 36, 81, 85, 108, 111, 142. People: 64-101. Perkins, Paige: 98, 109. Perkins, Wayne: 80. Perkins, Waynita: 80. Petty, Mrs. Dorothy: 99, 143. Petty, Laura: 30, 79, 80, 105, 106, 108, 112. Phillips, Penny: 85. Plays: 12-13. Poweil, Marvin: 19, 66, 76, 105, 111. Powell, Sharon: 85, 108, 112. Price, Cynthia: 76. Price, Melissa: 92, 104. Proms22225: Pryor, Robert: 98, 55, 112. Pugh, Gloria: 20, 73, 76, 105, 109, 112. Pugh, Kim: 45, 86. After being sprayed by Nathan Paxton, Barbara Camden jerks the hose away in order to seek revenge. It did, however, seem to be a fitting end to the car wash sponsored by the freshmen. rRr Radford, Belinda: 9, 86, 109, 112, 24. Rafferty, Elizabeth: 30, 31, 86, 83, 104, 108, SD, Rafferty, John: 42, 92. Rafferty, Maria: 30, 31, 76, 106, 107, 112, 15. Ramsey, Dale: 86, 92, 139. Ramsey, Roxanne: 76. Ramsey, Sarah: 86, 104, 105, 109, 24. Ratcliffe, Mr. Sam: 99. Raynal, Margaret: 12, 34, 41, 40, 77, 89, 105, 106, 107. Redman, John: 32, 42, 48, 81, 86. Reed, Kelly: 38, 112. Reid, Cynthia: 81, 86. Reynolds, Alecia: 9, 79, 80, 104. Reynolds, Belinda: 9, 81, 104. Reynolds, Delores: 76. Reynolds, Michael: 17, 76, 9, 105, 106, 108, id io Reynolds, Starla: 30, 31, 45, 86, 108. Reynolds, Mrs. Virginia: 99. Reynolds, Wanda: 76. Rice, Debbie: 86. Rice, Gary: 9, 38, 39, 76, 105, 107. Rice, Janice: 50, 92, 109. Rice, Mark: 86, 108. Richardson, Glenn: 98. Richardson, Pat: 81, 101, 104, 112, 14. Riley, Jeff: 98. Roberts, Daniel: 86. Robinson, Greg: 74, 76, 104, 106, 107, 108, ee GbE) Robinson, Teresa: 89, 92, 112. Rogers, Carolyn: 86. Rosser, Laura: 86, 104. sSs Sampson, Mrs. Bessie: 101. Sams, Mr. Michael: 17, 32, 99, 100. Saunders, Mrs. Betty: 101. Saunders, Ann: 86. Seay, Robert: 38. Seelke, Chuck: 36, 82, 86, 108, 111. Seelke, David: 77. Seniors: 66-75. Senior Trip: 20-21. Shafer, Benny: 82, 86. Shafer, James: 32, 36, 42, 92, 106, 108, 112, Shafer, Jay: 92. Shafer, Penny: 77, 104, 112, Shafer, Tina: 86. Shepherd, Mrs. Joyce: 99. Shields, Lisa: 55, 77, 71, 30, 31, 13, 104, 105, 106. Shifflett, Neil: 81. Shiley, Rhonda: 97, 98. Shorter, Shelly: 9, 98, 109. Shull, Miss Joyce: 100, 109, 23. Shumaker, Mr. Bruce: 32, 42, 45, 49, 100, 101. Siler, Ricky: 38, 49, 98. Singleton, David: 9, 92, 111. Singleton, Donald: 9, 63, 98, 112. Singleton, Douglas: 60, 78, 106, 108, 111. Slayton, Ted: 32, 81. Slayton, Teresa: 31, 45, 51, 98, 107. Slough, Bobbie: 98. Smiley, Scott: 32, 36, 86. Smith, Diane: 81, 108. Smith, Donald: 81, 108. Smith, Jeff: 98. Smith, Lisa: 77, 109. Smith, Ronald: 32. Smith, Stewart: 92. Smith, Teresa: 92. Smith, Tony: 38, 77, 107. Smith, Wanda: 51, 92, 108, 112. Snider, Junie: 32, 19, 38, 39, 42, 43, 107. Sophomores: 80-85. Southers, Carlos: 98. Spangler, Roseanna: 9, 77, 106, 104, 112, 26. Sperka, Gretchen: 56, 99. Sperka, Jim: 13, 57, 73, 104, 105, 26. Sports: 28-51. St. Clair, Sarah: 36, 51, 92. Stalnaker, Tim: 32, 46, 77, 106, 112. Stalnaker, Toby: 32, 46, 48, 86, 108. Staton, Ray: 99. Stephens, Jerome: 48, 49, 93, 99, 106. Stone, Mr. Harry: 51, 99, 100. Stone, Mrs. Mary: 100. Stoner, Penny: 81. Stoner, Tammy: 88, 92, 108. Stores, Darin: 48, 87, 112. Strawbridge, Toine: 77. Strawbridge, Tony: 77, 98. Swartz, Fred: 81. Swartz, Jeff: 77. tilt Thomas, Jeff: 32, 48, 49, 92, 111. Thomas, John: 32, 48, 49, 92, 108, 2. Thompson, Linda: 9, 87. Thompson, Mrs, Sheila: 100, 112, 144. Thorton, Randy: 38, 49, 99. Title: 1. Todd, Ammie: 30, 31, 82, 87, 104, 105, 106, DAE To make sure he gets the top of the car clean, Dale Ramsey stands on the bumper and scrubs vigorously. | Tolley, Cheryl: 34, 50, 87, 108, 109. Tolley, Jeff B.: 38, 42, 48, 49, 92. Tolley, Jeff D.: 9, 93. Tolson, Cherry: 44, 45, 50, 51, 95, 99, 109, 3. Tomlin, James: 99. Topping, Kevin: 32, 46, 47, 87, 108, 111. Towler, Tony: 46, 87, 104, 105, 108, 112. Track, Boys’: 42-43. Girls’: 44-45. Turner, Angie: 20, 61, 77, 106, 107. Tyree, Malinda: 93, 109. vVv - wWw Vance, Beverly: 81, 105, 112. VanNess, Ralph: 38, 99. Volleyball, J.V.: 50-51. Varsity: 40-41. Wagner, Mark: 38, 77, 107. Walker, David: 87. Walker, James: 87. Walker, Mike: 81. Walker, Mr. Peter: 100, 108. Walker, William: 77, 112. Wallace, Charles: 87. Wallace, Dawn: 93, 109. Ward, Mitch: 59, 81. Ward, Shelly: 91, 93, 109. Watkins, Tim: 32, 39, 42, 77, 107. Watts, Mrs. Jean: 100, 109. Webb, Mike: 99, 111. Wells, Dale: 38, 87. Wells, Jeff: 87. Welte, Barb: 34, 40, 50, 93, OAR ees Welte, Suzanne: 34, 40, 45, 83, 87, 106, 107, 108. White, Miss Lee: 100. Whiteside, Felicia: 93, 109. Whitlow, Chris: 86, 93, 111. Whitmore, Wilson: 77, 104, 105. Wilcher, Sheril: 34, 40, 50, 87, 105, 109, 112. Wilhelm, Homer: 46, 49, 93. Williams, James: 99. Williams, Daye: 40, 51, 87, 108. Williams, Dean: 93, 112. Williams, Tammy: 77, 105, 109. Wilmore, Betty: 77. Wilson, Melissa: 99. Wilson, Wanda: 55, 99. Wines, Brian: 48, 49, 93, 107. Wines, Jeff: 99. Wines, Kathy: 57, 71, 77. Wines, Scott: 46, 49, 93. Winfree, Mrs. Virginia: 100. Wingfield, Mrs. Shirley: 100. Wood, Chris: 32, 36, 85, 87, 107, 108, 46. Woods, Chris: 32, 38, 77, 107, 111. Woods, Scott: 39, 49, 93, 111, 142. Woodson, Doanne: 34, 35, 60, 82, 87, 104, 106, 107. Wrestling: 38-39. Index - To Be The Best Being a winner doesn’t come easy. It takes self-discipline, concentration, and perserverance to be the best. In school, everyone sets goals for himself - academic, atletic, or both. Those who attain these goals are the achievers, the winners. These are the students honored at awards as- semblies, and their names are recorded here to be remembered always as being the best. Valedictorian June Jenkins uses her time before school wisely. Not only is she keeping up with news of the day, but she is also getting ideas for Friday's newscard. Before classes begin, Salutatorian Barry Funk- houser socializes with his friends. Senior Awards Band: Gary Rice D.A.R. Citizenship: Cindy Moore American Legion Citizenship: Brad Braford, Angie Clark Ruritan Citizenship: Angie Turner Valedictorian: June Jenkins Salutatorian: Barry Funkhouser Perfect Attendance: Sherry Chittum, Angie Clark, Na- than Dunn, Rusty Fields, Barry Johnson, Brian McFad- den, Randy Nixon, Moreland Lewis, Cindy Moore, Ma- ria Rafferty, Greg Robinson, Brad Braford Yearbook: Sherry Chittum, Angie Foster, Cindy. Moore, Tammy Carter, Brad Braford, John Loughhead, Jackie Hostetter 140 - Awards At the Athletic Banquet, Todd Dudley was named Male Athlete of the Year for his outstanding participa - tion in football, basketball, and baseball. Art: Toine Strawbridge Glasgow-Natural Bridge Junior Woman's Club Schol- arship: Angie Turner American Business Women’s Association Scholarship: Penny Gibson Distributive Education: David Seelke Single Living: Cindy Moore, Marvin Powell Spanish: Angie Clark French: Angie Clark Physics: Randy Nixon Science: Randy Nixon Bridge Bulletin: Mike Reynolds Accounting: Faye Austin Clerk II: Debbie Conner Library: Greg Robinson Honored as female athlete of the year, T. T. Lewis partici- pated in several sports during her high school career. Her best performance was in basketball, as she had a career total of 1,538 points. Underclassmen Awards Contemporary Living I: Patricia Dill Contemporary Living II: Malinda Tyree Spanish I: Gina Cross, Dale Ramsey French I: Andrea Hickman French II: Keith Hennett French III: Richard McDaniel Spelling: Bobbie Slough, Steve Flint, Cheryl Hunt Yearbook: Stephanie Mathews, Melody Mason, Penni Faulkner Athletic: James Shafer Physical Education: Starla Reynolds, Joy Barringer, Matt Eversman, Toby Stalnaker Intramural Awards- Most Points- Cindy Moore, Junie Snider Boy's Girl’s State: Margaret Raynal, Laura Petty, Randall Breeden, Jerry Hunt Hugh O'Brian Leadership Conference: Gina Cross Governor's School for the Gifted: Doug Singleton Chemistry: Doug Singleton Biology: Gina Cross Mechanical Drawing: Mitch Ward Woodworking: Roger Burks Exploring Technology: Steve Flint General Business: Kim Fainter Typing I: Sheril Wilcher Clerk I: Alecia Reynolds Drama: Gina Cross Math 9: David Moore Geometry: Keith Hennett Athletic Awards Football: Best Offensive: Randall Breedon Best Defensive: Ted Slayton Most Valuable: To dd Dudley Girls’ Basketball: Best Offensive: Rhonda Alexander Best Defensive: June Jenkins Most Valuable: Moreland T. T. Lewis Boys’ Basketball: Best Free-Thrower: Chris Woods Best Defensive: Todd Dudley Most Valuable: Mike Branche Wrestling: Best Record: Ted Slayton Best Attitude: Junie Snider Hardest Worker: Junie Snider Girls’ Volleyball: Best Offensive: June Jenkins Best Defensive: Penny Gibson Most Valuable: Moreland T. T. Lewis Boys’ Track: Most Improved: Junie Snider Most Dedicated: Richard McDaniel Most Valuable: Nathan Dunn Girls’ Track: Most Improved: Starla Reynolds Most Dedicated: Shellee Coleman Baseball: Best Offensive: Timmy Stalnaker Best Defensive: Barry Johnson Gary Lewis Most Valuable: Brian McFadden Sportsmanship: Brian McFadden Starla Reynolds Outstanding Athletes: T. T. Lewis Todd Dudley Art: Belinda Mayo ‘Tl Dare You” Award: Randall Breeden, Laura Petty Perfect Attendance: Virginia Ayers, Chris Branche, Kevin Early, John Gregory, Gary Grinder, Cheryl Hunt, John Moose, Jeff Riley, Teresa Slayton, Joy Barringer, Roger Burks, Jeff Combs, Kim Gray, An- drea Hickman, Robert Hickman, Angie O'Connor, Dale Ramsey, James Shafer, Wanda Smith, Jeff Tol- ley, Jeff Thomas, John Thomas, Scott Woods, Pam Carter, Kirk Dunn, Tracey Hedrick, John Redman, Melisa Mundy, Sharon Powell, Elizabeth Rafferty, Starla Reynolds, Ann Saunders, Tony Towler, Su- zanne Welte, Chris Wood, Randall Breeden, Jerry Hunt, Lisa Kirby, Richard McDaniel, Donald Smith, Penny Stoner, Mitch Ward. Awards - 141 Adapting To Change Although the year was characterized by circum- stances that went AGAINST THE GRAIN, it was one in which many goals were achieved and many accom- plishments made. Each student found that he met a goal of some kind, whether it was an academic or athletic one. Also, friendships were formed or enhanced and, in the closing months of the school year, there were happy feelings. Looking back on the confusion of the year, one realized that even though the breaks in routine and the apathy felt by everyone, people could still meet and surpass expectations held by themselves and others. The The expressions say it all. Miss Moss, the girls’ basketball team, and loyal fans are solemn and tearful after the state championship loss to Fluvanna. 142 - Closing girls’ basketball team did this by becoming state runner- up. Clubs did this be having successful fund-raisers. The junior class did this by making the Prom a success after the not-so-successful magazine drive. The year was over, but the memories would last forever-memories of athletic events, dances, assign- ments, fund-raisers, and parties. Looking back on the year, students realized that adapting to changes was inevitable, and through this, each student found that he had matured and grown in many ways from learning to cope with circumstances that went AGAINST THE GRAIN. Participating in the cherry pie contest sponsored by the F.H.A., Mrs. Petty prepares her filling. A warm Saturday in May was a perfect time for the freshman car wash. Scott Woods advertises the event while others wash the cars. Serious expressions can be seen on the faces of these At the World’s Fair, crowds of people gathered to see band members while entertaining the crowd on “Boost - the parade which featured the Budweiser Clydesdale the-Band” Day. horses. 143 Photojournalism Class: Seated: John Loughhead, Tammy Carter, Cindy Moore. Standing: Penni Faulkner, Melody Mason, Brad Braford, Jackie Hostetter, Angie Foster, Mrs. Thompson, Sherry Chittum. Not pictured: Stephanie Matthews. 144 - Closing Frustrating and time-consuming describe the many hours of hard work spent produc - ing the SPAN. The job was undertaken by ten students enrolled in the photojournalism class. These were students who were active in all areas of school life, but as the year progressed, they found that the SPAN be- came one of if not THE main concern at school and at home. Most students found that the peace and quiet needed to write copy could only be found late at night after other homework was finished. These were also the hours that John and Brad spent printing pictures and developing film. The word “deadline” sparked a feeling of tension during the last four months of school. It seemed that there was never enough time in class to get our work done. There was always that one last caption to write, and sometimes copy was read time after time and a headline never surfaced. Somehow we survived it all. We even began to laugh a little more, and we realized that we (who were all so different) had become good friends. We went to the Pizza Hut together, and we also went to Mrs. Thomp- son’s for the traditional spring picnic. On June 9, when we finally finished the book, we realized that it really had been worth it all. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our advisor, Mrs. Thompson. She has become so much more to us than an advisor, and without her this book would not have been possible. We would also like to thank the student body for inspiring us during the year of 1982. Sherry and Angie ill | | ROCKBRIDGE LIBRARY i 2050 9100 015 825 0 NERS eo) hee [ST ietncter aan ae eg RS