Powell Valley High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Big Stone Gap, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1961 volume:

i5o; LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Virginia Hi School eagu© Property of The Library of Virginia Richmond, VA •rx The Senior Class of Powell Valley High School Big Stone Gap Virginia presents the Second Edition of the VALHALLA FOREWORD Powell Valley High School is a living personality, with aims, ambitions, and traditions that we are fash- ioning. Our building has mellowed and has acquired a lived-in look. A picture added here and a book there, each blending to make the physical plant this personality. Progress is difficult to pinpoint; we can ' t always see where we are going, what we are doing, or even where we have been. Yet, viewed in close perspective, we see that through cooperation, hard work, and much planning the varied halting steps we have taken in the past two years have made a definite thrust forward. In this, the Second Edition of the VALHALLA, we record life at Powell Valley, life as we lived it through this school yea r— 1960-1 96 1 . Page 1 Powell Valley - Page 2 Alma Mater To Vikings bold we give our love. Our dreams, our tributes true. Through life ' s full course our hearts will move To bring you honor too. So hail to thee, O noble school; Stand firm and strong and right; And may we ever look to thee For strength, love, and purity. High School Page 3 Contents Dedication Administration Faculty Pages 5-9 Classes Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman Eighth Grade Pages 10-49 Publications Organizations Features Pages 50-87 Athletics Pages 88-97 Ads Pages 98-100 Page 4 DEDICATION To educate each one to his maximum is the essence of the American dream. This dream takes as many forms as there are communities. Behind each student at Powell Valley High School are parents with hopes, dreams, and aspirations for these young men and yqung women, who believe in this American dream of improving one ' s mind. In our beautiful building here at Powell Valley we see evidence of interested patrons—mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and businessmen, who have given us concrete proof that they consider our welfare to be of primary importance. Some of these patrons sacrifice many pleasures of life to give these opportunities to us. Sometimes we students take too lightly these great gifts which cost us very little but will, if properly used, pay vast dividends. It is to these devoted parents and patrons that we dedicate this, the Second Edition of the VALHALLA. Page 5 ADMINISTRATION DR. J. J. KELLY, JR., our able Division Superintendent, has served the Wise County school system diligently and w ' ell for the past forty-three years and is recognized as the dean of superintendents by educational leaders in the State. MR. HARLEY STALLARD, SR, MR. HARLEY STALLARD, SR., our very able leader, has successfully overcome the many problems accompanying the position of principal of a high school the size of Powell Valley. His knowledge of school management and his un- derstanding of boys and girls are only two reasons for his success. MR. W. D. RICHMOND is our very capable Director of Instruction of Wise County Schools and has had great in- fluence upon the quality of instruction in our county. MRS. PATSY ARNOLD serves Powell Valley as the Princi- pal ' s efficient secretary. MR. W. D. RICHMOND Wise County School Board. Left to right: Dr. J. J. Kelly, Jr., Mr. E. D. Ireson, Roberson District; Mr. J. E. Hilton, Lipps District; Dr. F. E. Handy, Richmond District, Chairman,- Mr. G. C. Wharton, Glodeville District; Mr. W. D. Richmond, Director of Instruction. ’age 6 MRS. PATSY ARNOLD BOLLING BOTTS BROADWATER H. BROOKS FACULTY MR. MORGAN BOLLING, our Junior Varsity football coach and a sponsor of an eighth grade homeroom, has attended Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, Tusculum College, Clinch Valley College, and East Tennessee State. He has a B. S. degree with a major in history and a major in health and physical education. He teaches English 8, 10, and 1 1. MRS. FRANCES BOTTS, a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a sponsor of an eighth grade homeroom, teaches Genera! Science 8 and 9. MISS SARAH BROADWA- TER, who attended Virginia Intermont College and has an A. B. degree from Hollins College, teaches Algebra 9 and 10, plane geometry, and History 12. She is a junior sponsor. MRS. HAZEL BROOKS, having graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with a B. S. degree, teaches general science and American history. MRS. WILMA BROOKS, sponsor of a senior class and the Hi-Y Club, teaches Algebra 9 and 10, and physics. She is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and has a B. S. degree. MR. ANSON CAUDILL, an eighth grade homeroom sponsor, teaches English 8 and 9. He is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and has a B. S. degree. MRS. MARY FRANCES CLOUD, who attended Radford College and Clinch Valley College, has a B. S. degree. She teaches English 8, 9, and 10. MISS FAITH COX, Guidance Counselor, sponsor of the Hi-Y Club and co-sponsor of the VALHALLA, has a B. S. degree from Radford College. She teaches English 11 and 12. MR. WILLIAM CURRY, our Distributive Education and business arithmetic teacher, has a B. S. degree from East Tennessee State College. He is sponsor of the D. E. Club. MISS CALLIE DARNELL, a senior sponsor, has a B. S. degree from Radford College and teaches biology. Math 8, and Algebra 9. MISS LORA DIN- W. BROOKS CAUDILL CLOUD COX CURRY Page 7 DARNEI.L DINGUS FITTS GIBBS HORNE FACULTY GUS, with an A. B. degree from Emory and Henry College, teaches trigonometry, college algebra, solid geometry, chemistry, and Latin I and II. She is co-sponsor of the VAL- HALLA, Latin Club, and is also a senior sponsor. MISS DAISY FITTS, who attended Rad- ford College and has a B. S. degree from Lincoln Memorial University, teaches Home Economics I and III, and physical education. She is sponsor of the F. H. A. Club. MR. JACK GIBBS, with a B. S. and M. A. degree from Appalachian State Teachers College, is sponsor of the Glee Club and Director of Guidance, and teaches biology. MRS. KATHLEEN HORNE, with a B. S. degree from William and Mary College, teaches Home Economics I and II, and is sponsor of the F. H. A. Club, MR. CECIL MADDUX has a B. S. degree from East Tennessee State College. He teaches Math 8 and physical education. He is also sponsor of the Varsity Club, and coaches Varsity basketball, football and track. MRS. VIRGINIA McCHESNEY, our band director, attended Virginia Interment Col- lege and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. MR. WADE MILLER, one of the ninth grade homeroom sponsors, has a B. S. degree from Emory and Henry College. He teaches Spanish I and II, and Math 8 and 9. He is also the sponsor of the Spanish Club. MISS ZELMA SUE MULI INS is a spansor of a sophomore class and teaches business arithmetic, solid geometry, general math and Math 8. She has attended Clinch Valley College and Lincoln Memorial University. MR. MARK A. MUNSEY, who teaches History 10 and 1 1 and Geography 9, has a B. S. degree from East Tennessee State College. MRS. DONNA RAINES, who has attended Clinch Valley College and Radford College, teaches English 8 and 9 and French. She is an eighth grade sponsor and sponsor of the French RAINES READ ROSE SCOTT SKEEN Page 8 MUNSEY FACULTY Club. MISS ILOE READ, who attended Bluefield College and Carson-Newman, has a B. S. degree. She teaches physical education and is the sponsor of the G. A. A. Club. MRS. GRACE ROSE, sponsor of the sophomore class and the VALHI, has a B. A. degree from Milligan College. She also is sponsor of the Speech Club and the Latin Club. She teaches English 11 and 12, Latin I, and speech arts. MISS BILLIE JEAN SCOTT, our school librarian, attended Lincoln Memorial University and Radford College, and has a B. S. degree. She is the Library Club sponsor. MR. J. RUCKER SKEEN, who attended Radford College and Hivvassee College, has a B. S. degree. He teaches History 8, 11, and 12. MR BURCHELL L.STALLARD is our head football coach. Junior Varsity basketball coach, baseball coach, and is sponsor of the Varsity Club. He has a B. S. degree from Milligan College and a M. A. degree from George Peabody College. He teaches Science 9 and physical education. MRS. NELL R. TEKEL, sponsor of the junior class and co-sponsor of the F. B. L. A. Club, has a B. S. degree from Radford College. She teaches Shorthand, Typing I, general business, and business arithmetic. MRS. BETH WENDELL, who attended Mary Washington College, Radford College, and the University of Ten- nessee, has a B. S. and a M, S. degree. She teaches Vocational Office Training, Typing II and shorthand. She is also sponsor of the V. O. T. Club and co-sponsor of the F. B. L. A. Club and co-sponsor of the VALHI. MRS. EVELYN WHITT, co-sponsor of the F. B. L. A. Club, has her B. S. degree from Mary Washington College. She teaches general business. Typing I, and bookkeeping. MISS JULIA A. WILLIS has a B. S. degree from Radford College. She teaches art, history and English 9 and 10, and is also a sponsor of the sophomore class and the sponsor of the Art Club. STALLARD TEKEL WENDELL WHITT WILLIS Page 9 TIME . . . LT. COL. SCHOEPPER, DIRECTOR BILL JONES, MODERATOR MARINE BAND PERFORMS IN POWELL VALLEY HIGH GYMNASIUM COLLEGE NIGHT. We boarded our buses and proudly began another year at Powell Valley High. . . . hot days. . . . smothering. . . . and noisy as a result of road construction crew which plowed, moved, plowed, and moved. . . . United States Marine Band visited us to bring color, pagentry, and beautiful music. ... A new season opened on the football field causing sore muscles, tired boys, and anxious coaches . . . . September changed to October with a flurry of color and autumn smells. . . . College Night at Norton made us feel as though we were really SENIORS. . . . and, oh the confusion that we faced about our life after graduation! .... Another band trophy came to join our collection. . . . and Halloween came and went quietly. . . . Football ended with the stiff rivalry between Appalachia and Powell Valley causing a bit of egg citement. . . . November caused seniors to ask, Are our class rings here ? .... Senior sponsors al- most lost patience. . . . when suddenly. . . . they appeared, just in time for Thanksgiving holidays . . . our first vacation . . . Christmas was on its way with Jingle Bells and White Christmas echoing through the halls . . . CEEB ' s were given at Clinch Valley College for the brave . . . and reports were returned for a New Year ' s present . . . Elmer and the Lovebug was presented by the Speech Club . . . and Navidad Programme, the annual Spanish Club Christmas program . . . New Year brought resolutions, plans, and problems . . . Examinations brought vows to study harder the next semester . . . Basketball games lost by fractions of points . . . Snow, Snow, and more SNOW made us know that winter was definitely here . . . College applications were put in the mail and we settled down for the long wait to see whether we would be accepted . . . New sweaters and trinkets ... as Christmas gifts with an oc casional BRUCE SHULL SELLS FIRST VALHI TO MIKE BERNEY. WILLIAMS ON A RAMPAGE Page 10 . . . MARCHES ON WEDDING SCENE FROM OUR TOWN WINS DISTINGUISHED RATING diamond ring thrown in for good measure . . . February, the heart month, ushered in valentines, hearts, and kisses . . . Cloudy skies, with an occasional blizzard, marred the tournament final . . . mud, mud, MUD . . . Ground hog saw his shadow ... flu bug flirted about . . . basketball team took a surge upward as tournament began . . . March came in with a rainy, drippy day . . . Science Fair projects caused an outburst of activity . . . action and reaction- . . . VALHALLA goes to press . . . which caused many long sighs of relief from the harried staff . . . District Dramatic and Forensic con- tests were held at Powell Valley ... a scene from OUR TOWN per- formed by students of Powell Valley won a Distinguished rating . . . Jesse Stuart ' s The Thread That Runs So True was a smashing suc- cess . . . Key Clubbers journeyed to Chattanooga to attend the an- nual convention , . . Band Regionals meant hours of practice . . . Glee Club presented beautiful music in the Annual Spring Concert . . . March 31 was the departure date for the SENIOR TRIP to Wash- ington and New York . . . New hats, flowers, and Easter . . . Junior- Senior prom created an air of excitement and brought many ques- tions, of which the most common was Will he ask me? or Won ' t he? . . . only Cupid knew . . . until the night . . . Colleges notified worried seniors of their acceptance or rejection . . . Blue skies . . . Showers . . . Green grass . . . Ushered in May . . . Band presented the annual concert of stirring music . . . Seniors counted the days . . . until the Class Sermon . . . and GRADUATION . . . tears and smiles . . . And proud parents . . . The close of school brought final exams, new summer vacation plans, and farewells to classmates and friends. MARY NELL BERNEY AND JOHN D. WILLIAMS BERNICE TONEY RINGS ARRIVE GLEE CLUB CAROLING SCIENCE AT WORK Page 1 1 LCD I YYC Kronkite — Edwards — Shuler — Miller Jack Kennedy — Gary Potter style Delegates to Democratic Convention POWELL VALLEY VERSION OF DEMOCRATIC - REPUBLICAN CONVENTION Huntley— Brinkley— Dingus— Fugate Richard Nixon— Jerry Masters style Delegates to Republican Convention S 9 FORUtf Girls ' and Boys ' State Gary Powers— Merchandise Presentation Kedzierski, Lawson, Polly, Halstead, Laster Rev. Claude Quillen gets in on the ring excitement. Mr. Skeen ponders over absentee excuses. A Southwest Assembly program with Ann Marie Jeter discovering the wonders of electrons. Charles Miller— Professional Selling Tyrone Hash— Ad Layout Harley Stallard— Job interview Page 13 J Page 14 Classes 1 Page 1 5 PATSY AKENS BETTY BAKER JILL BANNER ANN BELT I grow old learning something new every doy. Choice bits come in small packages. Her goal, the sky; her aim the star. Why doth one man ' s yawnin make another yawn? SENIOR MYRTLE BOWMAN Sweet and nice, she ' s just the type to agree with all and never gripe. TERESA BRICKEY Very quiet and O so nice! She ' s one of these of sugar and spice. TEDDY RAY BRUTON A good lather is half the shave. RACHEL BURCHFIELD She ' s quiet, reserved, a r good pal; can ' t find one nil to make a good pal. Page 16 i I not MARY NELL BERNEY MINNIE BLEDSOE MICKEY BLEVINS Sueh (oy ambiliorl finds. A little tail and qyiet is she; everyone ' s friend as you eon see. A handsome fellow, o real brunette, some gals will find him hard to get. CLASS GARY CARTY BENSON COFFEY the Laughter is the key of life. A bashful boy with blond hair, but with winning ways that get him there. A. T. COLLIER, JR. We have here other fish to fry. Page 17 JUDY COLLINSWORTH ' Good humor is one of the best articles one con wear. LURLIE COLLINSWORTH A smiling face and hair of red but there is no temper within that head. CHRISTINE COOPER Calm and serene with a lot of life, we know she ' ll make a wonderful wife. LOIS CRAFT It matters not what you an thought to be but what yoi are. SENIOR JANE DRAPER EDDIE JOE DUEFY A true friend is forever a friend. Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow FAYE DULANEY The pink of courtesy. JAMES DURHAM I would give all my fame for pot of ale and some safety Page 18 ALICE DARNELL little done, so much to do. MARY LOU DAUGHERTY The plainest sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness. GLENDA DICKINSON Little in stature but big in ways. BILL DINGUS My patience is now at an end. ' CLASS RALPH ELY ROY FIELDS KENNETH FOGG RITA JO FRANKLIN ime is but a stream I go a- A big heart in a small frame. To be great is to be misunder- A faithful friend is fhe medi- fishing in. stood. dne of life. Page 19 PATRICIA FRANKS CHARLES FUGATE BRENDA GALLOWAY JOHNNY GARRISON The happiest person is the per- son that thinks the most interest- ing thoughts. With sleepy eyes, hair so black, and witty remarks as sharp as a tack. She is tall and slim and a little shy; but this is denied by her eyes. Life is too short to waste. SENIOR JOE GRAHAM ' ' A swell all-round fellow and treasurer, to find one nicer would be hard to do. ' PEGGY GRIFFIN We can scarcely hate anyone we know. HAROLD HALL SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD Every noble deed dieth, if sur- They love her most who know passed in silence. her best. Page 20 I I I LILA GARRISON Believe it or not. VIRGINIA GILLEY The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. CAROL GILLIAM Anything worth doing is worth doing well. JENNY GILLIAM A friend to all and nice to know; far. in the future she s sure to go. CLASS TYRONE HASH RANDALL HICKS CAROLYN HOWERTON GINGER HUGHES ' Men of few words are the best men. ' Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Sometimes from her eyes 1 did receive fair speechless mes- sages. bread— then bring me some toast! Page 21 ANN MARIE JETER JANE JOHNSON BARBARA KEDZIERSKI JAN KILGORE For those like her, there Is always room at the top. Promises made and pie crusts to be broken. are The way to be happy is to make others so. A rather short girl and veiy kind, one sweeter would bf hard to find. SENIOR •I 1 JANICE LAWSON DORA LEWIS ' ' To err is human; to forgive, divine. Make yourself necessary to someone. BILL LILE FRANCES LIVESAY must be cruel, only to be kind. The way to gain a friend is t be one. Page 22 SUSiE KING RONALD KITE PATRICIA LANE LINDA LASTER hunder is good, thunder is pressive; but it is lightning that does the work. Of real ability way above par, here ' s one lod with a fancy red sports ear. Ambition has ns risk. A small candle throwing a long flame. CLASS I 1 DELLA McELYEA feaven never helps a man who will not act. RALPH McKinney A man is not often what he thinks he is, but is often what he thinks. HILMA MARCUM Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. ALICE RUTH MARRS Even if the doctor does not give you a year, even if he hesitates about a month, make one brave push and see whaf can be accomplished in a week. i Page 23 JERRY MASTERS ELEANOR MEADE CHARLES MILLER BEN MULLINS Speak softly and carry a big stick. Ta succeed is to run the race with patience. I mean to make myself a man. He ' s quite okay and nice os he can be, a barrel of fun, don ' t you agree? SENIOR s| MARILYN REACH GEORGE RENFRO MARGARET ROBINETTE LINDA ROGERS The best way to keep good It Is better to wear out than acts in memory is to refresh to rust out. them with new ones. Tell me, pretty maiden, ore there any more at home like you? Common sense is not so com mon. Page 24 BRENDA NEELY SHIRLEY NEELY I feel a feelina which i feel Truth is within ourselves. I you all feel. SUSIE PANNELL To be good is to be happy. ' GEORGE POLLY Remember, time is money. ' CLASS JOE SCARDO Where there ' s o will, there ' s a woy. PHYLLIS SHORT! ' Life ' s tongue is in the eyes. ' j SONJA SANDERS ' !■ gigqles were riches, she , would be a millionaire. JOSH SANDT ' Every man is the maker of his own fortune. Page 25 j RALPH SHULER SANDRA SMITH Better to be killed than fright- All our knowledge is ourselves ened to death. to know. HARLEY STALLARD, JR. Rush on— keep moving. CHARLOTTE STALLSWORTH There is no time like th present. SENIOR BILL VANDERGRIFF FRED WATKINS BENJY WILLIAMS JOHN D. WILLIAMS Awake, arise, or be forever fallen. The world is a fine place and worth fighting for. A jolly, unselfish personality is his greatest gift. It matters not how long yi live, but how well. Page 26 FAYE STATZER FRANCES STURGILL ROBERT TALLEY BERNICE TONEY ' e know what we are, but not what we may be. I slept and dreamed that life was Beauty; I awoke and found it a duty. Beware the Ides of March. “A little body often harbors a great soul. ii CLASS WAYNE WILSON Every man loves what he good at. HELEN WINSTEAD ' Hitch your wogon to a stor. ' LYNN WILLIAMS must plough my furrow alone. ANNA LEE WITT A gol witSi a cute smile, and one you will find worth your while. Page 27 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President _ _ __ Eddie Joe Duffy Vice-President _ _ Johnny Garrison Secretary _ . _ .. Janice Lawson Treasurer __ Joe Graham Sponsors .. _ __ _ Miss Lora Dingus Miss Callie Darnell Mrs. Wilma Brooks DUFFY, LAWSON, GRAHAM, GARRISON SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four years ago, we began what seemed to be a long adventure through high school but now, as we remenisce, it seems as if only yesterday we were excited eighth graders, ready to take any drastic measures to conquer the fierce world before us. We were even more resolved as Freshmen to develop our abilities and talents in order to reach that great realm of the future. Our sophomore year brought about plans for the future, what courses to take, whether we should go to college, and what vocation we should choose. Those decisions have been the basis of what school really means to us. As juniors we had many highlights. One was the choosing of our class rings which symbolized our approaching seniorhood. Our magazine soles were a lot of fun and we were proud to have exceeded the sales of the previous year. Still lingering in our ears are the beautiful phrases of Moonlight and Roses, the theme for our prom. This will probably be our most cherished year of all. We musn ' t forget our five representatives to Boy ' s and Girl ' s State. Their experiences gained there will always be treasured. As the bell rang on August 25, 1960, we began our oncoming year as seniors. We will always remember the anticipation and planning for the Washington plus New York tour and we can never forget how wonderful our trip was. We can still remember the laughter when Grama Binion says, I ' m not thinking, I ' m praying, and Ova ' s remark, Right dry, in the senior class production of Jesse Stuart ' s The Thread That Runs So True. Our Glee Club again filled us with joy and humbleness as we listened to their arrangements of the Christmas carols. Another wonderful sound to our ears was the stately strains of Pomp and Circumstance. Joy and excitement filled our hearts as we heard our names called and went forward to receive our diploma. It felt good to hold this precious certificate in our hands. We think for a moment of all we are leaving behind, but better yet, all that lies ahead. We have had many facilities and opportunities offered to us through the efforts of our teachers and parents. By using these aids, we acquired a new key each year that will help to unlock the doors of future success and happiness. Having been able to overcome many obstacles, we are ready to meet the future. As we leave these hallowed halls, our prayer is to bring peace and joy to the world. We look to the future with pride, hope, determination, in that through our efforts we may make this world a better place in which to live. We keep alive this principle, whatever we try to do in life— in building a career, a set of personal morals, a family life, or any task we strive to do— is doomed to fail unless we are in partnership with God in the doing of it. He must be at the center; He must be the builder. Herein lies the answer to a better world. Page 28 Senior Directory PATRICIA JUNE AKENS-F.H.A. Club 2, 3, 4 (Historian); F.B.L.A, Club 3, 4; V.O.T. Club 4,- Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Art); Art Club 4; WOB+NY. BETTY SUE BAKER B iology Club 2; Commercial Club 3, JILL ELIZABETH BANNER— Band 1, 2, 3; Roman Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3; Valhi Staff 4 (Assistant Editor); Glee Club 3, 4; Girls ' Chorus 1; Speech Club 4 (Reporter); WOB + NY. ANNA LEE BELT — Flome Economics Club 1, 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Art Club 4; Commercial Club 3; Library Club 2; Class Reporter 2, SANDRA KAY DALTON BENTLEY-H ome Economics Club 1, 2; Commercial Club 3; Art Club 2. WANDA RUTH BENTLEY — Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 2; Home Economics Club !, 2; Biology Club 2; Art Club 4. MARY NELL BERNEY — Knoxville Catholic High School 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Choir 1, 2; Science Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4 (Sergeant-at-Arms); Valhi Staff 4 (Fashion Editor); G.A.A. Club 4 (Vice-President); WOB + NY. MINNIE BERNIECE BLEDSOE-Home Economics Club 2, 3; Biology Club 3; F.B.L.A. Club 3; V.O.T. Club 4 (Reporter); Commercial Club 3; G.A.A. Club 4; WOB+NY. MICKEY JOE BLEVINS— Appalachia High School 1, 2; Football 2; Track 2; Baseball 2; D.E. Club 4 (Presi- dent). MYRTLE SUE BOWMAN— Home Economics Club 1, 2 (Vice-President ' ; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3; Art Club 4. TERESA FAYE BRICKEY-Roman Club I; Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Circulation Manager); Girls ' Chorus 1. TEDDY RAY BRUTON-Football 2; Basketball 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; WOB+NY. RACHEL ELLEN BURCHFIELD— East High School, Knoxville, Tennessee 1; Pep Club 1; Masquers 1; Roman Club 2, 3, 4 (Honorary Member); Hi-Y Club 4; Valhi Staff 4; Library Club 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. Club 3; F.B.L.A. Club 4; WOB+NY. DELMER JOE CARTER-Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4. GARY ALAN CARTY-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. GERALDINE CLEVENGER— Home Economics Club 1; Cosmetology Club 2, 3; Speech Club 3; Hi-Y Club 3. ■ ROBERT BENSON COFFEY-Fire Fighters 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; J. V. Basketball 1; D.E. Club 4. I ALFRED TAYLOR COLLIER, JUNIOR-Art Club 2; 4-H Club 1, 2; Class Vice-President 2; Basketball 1, 2, 4. : JUDY ANN COLLINSWORTH— F.B.L.A. Club 3; Biology Club 2; Valhi Staff 4; Home Economics Club 1, 2; ! Speech Club 3. I LURLIE FAYE COLLINSWORTH-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; V.O.T. Club 4 (Secre- tary); Valhi Staff 4 (Typist); Home Economics Club 1, 2; Class Reporter 2; WOB + NY. EDNA RUTH CHRISTINE COOPER-Girls ' Chorus 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vikettes 3; Hi-Y Club 4; F.B.L.A. Club 4 (Reporter); V.O.T. Club 4 (President); Valhalla Staff 4 (Typist). LOIS JEAN CRAFT— Home Economics Club 1, 2; Commercial Club 3; Valhi Staff 4 (Typist), ALICE ELIZABETH DARNELL-Rpman Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4 (Treasurer); Band 1, 2, 3 (All State), 4 (First Lieutenant); WOB + NY. MARY LOURETTA DAUGHERTY-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 (Co-Captain); Roman Club 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; WOB + NY. GLENDA KAY DICKENSON-H ome Economics Club 1; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3. BILLY RAY DINGUS— Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 (Honorary Member); Safety Patrol 2; Valhi Staff 4 (Editor); F.B.L.A. Club 4 (Treasurer); Basketball 1; Key Club 2, 3, 4. JANE BLAIR DRAPER— Band 1 (All State), 2 (All Stote), 3 (All State), 4 (Captain); Girls ' Chorus 1; Glee ! Club 2, 3, 4; Roman Club 1 (Secretary), 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 (President); Valhi Staff 4; ; WOB + NY. ' EDWARD JOSEPH DUFFY-Track 1; Football 2; Basketball 1, 2; Band 1 (All State), 2 (All State), 3 (All ! State), (Sergeant-at-Arms), 4 (Captain); Class President 1, 4; Roman Club 1, 2, 3 (Honorary Member), 4 (Honorary Member); Glee Club 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3 (Vice-President), 4 (Vice-President); WOB+ NY (Navi- gator). ROSALYN FAYE DULANEY-V.O.T. Club 4. JAMES LYNN DURHAM-Roman Club 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Student Council 1, 2. ) WILLIAM RALPH ELY — Fire Fighters 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 3, 4; Basketball 2; Spanish Club 3, 4. j ROY MALCOM FIELDS-Footbali 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 3; Basketball 2; Varsity Club 3, 4. i KENNETH KIMBALL FOGG-Football 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Roman Club 1, 2; Key Club 2, j 3, 4 (Treasurer); Glee Club 3, 4; Fire Fighters 3, 4. ; RITA JO FRANKLIN— Roman Club 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3; Biology Club 2; Art Club 4; i WOB + NY (Nurse). i PATRICIA LYNN FRANKS-Band (Majorette) 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Page 29 Senior Directory Valhi Staff 4 (Typist); V.O.T. Club 4; WOB-|-NY. CHARLES WILLIAM FUGATE-Glee Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; 4-H Club 3; Band 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Fire Fighters 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 4; WOB + NY (Conductor). BRENDA HELEN GALLOWAY-Speech Club 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Roman Club 2 (Presi- dent), 3; Class Secretary 3; F.B.L.A. Club 3; Valhalla Staff (Business Manager); Hi-Y Club 4. LILA ARLENE GARRISON-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Gossip Editor); WOB+NY. JOHNNY LYNN GARRISON — Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Spanish Club 2 (Vice-President), 3 (President), 4 (Honorary Member); Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 1; Key Club 3 (Director), 4 (Presi- dent); Class Vice-President 2, 3; Fire Fighters 1, 2, 3, 4; WOB+NY. VIRGINIA SUE GILLEY— Roman Club I, 2; Home Economics Club 2; Biology Club 2 (Treasurer); Library Club 3; F.B.L.A. Club 4; G.A.A. Club 4; Valhalla Staff 4 (Typist). CAROL ANN GILLIAM-F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; V.O.T. Club 4; Hi-Y Club 2; Valhi Staff 4 (Art). JENNY LYNN PANNELL GILLIAM-Band 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Camera Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 2; Spanish Club 2; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; V.O.T. Club 4; Library Club 3 (Vice-President), 4 (President). JOE LEON GRAHAM— Varsity Club 2, 3 (President), 4; Biology Club 2; Art Club 2; 4-H Club 2; Class Treasurer 4; Basketball 1, 2 (Captain), 3, 4 (Captain); Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. PEGGY JOYCE GRIFFIN-Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; V.O.T. Club 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Typist); WOB + NY. HAROLD RAY HALL-Biology Club 2; Art Club 4. SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD — Roman Club 1, 2; Library Club 1, 3; Science Fair Winner 3; Band 1, 2, 3 (All State); Glee Club 1, 2, 3 (Treasurer), (Pianist), 4 (Secretary), (Pianist); Vikettes 3; Girls ' Chorus 1; Speech Club 4 (Treasurer); Girls ' State 3; Valhalla 4 (Editor); WOB+NY. TYRONE HERBERT HASH— D.E. Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Fire Fighters 1; Football 1, 2, 3 (Captain); Basket- ball 1; WOB+NY. PAUL RANDALL HICKS— Roman Club 1; Biology Club 2; Art Club 4; Speech Club 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Art Editor); 4-H Club 4. CAROLYN FAYE HOWERTON— Claiborne County High School, Tazewell, Tennessee, 1, 2; Beta Club 2; Li- brary Club I, 2 (Secretary), 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Roman Club 3, 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Reporter). GINGER SUE HUGHES-Roman Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; Glee Club 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Typist); WOB+NY. ANN MARIE JETER-Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Camera Club 1, 2; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 (Reporter); Girls ' Chorus 1; Valhi Staff 4 (Typist); Safety Patrol 1; WOB+NY. JANE FAIR JOHNSON— Girls ' Chorus 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (First Lieutenant); Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Roman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Honorary Member 3, 4); F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Typist); WOB+NY. BARBARA JEAN KEDZIERSKI— Roman Club i, 2; Girls ' Chorus 1; Library Club 1, 4 (Treasurer); Class Sec- retary 1; Safety Patrol 2; F.B L.A. Club 3 (Treasurer); Annual Representative Valhi Staff 4 (Circulating Manager); Speech Club 4; WOB + NY. JAN BENNETTE KILGORE-Home Economics Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Band (Majorette) 1, 2, 3, 4. SUSAN ONEITA KING— Gate City High School, Gate City, Virginia; Stivers High School, Dayton, Ohio; Spanish Club 4; Science Club 4. RONALD MARTIN KITE — Key Club 2, 3, 4 (Senior Director); Roman Club 2, 3 (Secretary); WOB+NY. PATRICIA ANN LANE— Roman Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 (Secretary); Glee Club 2; Valhalla Staff 4 (Business Manager); Band 1, 2, 3 (All County), 4 (First Lieutenant, All District); WOB+NY. LINDA LOUISE LASTER— 4-H Club 3, 4; Student Council 2; Roman Club 2, 3; F.H.A. Club 1; Biology Club 2; Girls ' State 3; WOB + NY. JANICE SUE LAWSON-Roman Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Girls ' State 3; Cheerleader 2, 3; Valhalla 4 (Editor); Student Council 1, 2; Varsity Club 3; Glee Club 3, 4 (Vice-President); Member of Vikettes 3; 4-H Club 1 (Secretary Treasurer), 2; Speech Club 4; Honorable Mention Science Fair 3. DORA JEAN LEWIS— F.H.A. Club 1, 2 (Reporter), 3 (Delegate to State Convention); F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; V.O.T. Club 4. WILLIAM RUSSELL LILE— Football 1, 2, 3 (Captain); Fire Fighter 1, 2, 3, 4; D.E. Club 3. FRANCES ESTELLA LIVESAY— V.O.T. Club 4; Valhi Staff 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 (Co-Captain); F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Chorus 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; WOB+NY. DELLA RHEA McELYEA— Appalachia High School 1; Rye Cove High School 2, 3; F.B.L.A. Club 4; F.H.A. Club 4. HILMA MARIE MARCUM-Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1; Albemarle High School Or- chestra 1; Bible Club 1; F.H.A. Club 1, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2; Class Reporter 2. ALICE RUTH MARRS— 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Band (Majorette) 1, 2, 3, 4; i Page 30 Senior Directory Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4. JERRY WAYNE MASTERS — Spanish Club 3, 4; Speech Club 4; Fire Fighter 3, 4; Valhi Staff 4. ; RALPH McKINNEY — Morgantown High School, Morgantown, Indiana, 1, 2, 3; F.F.A. Club 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; I Basketball 3, 4; Football 2. i ELEANOR GLORIA PERM MEADE-F.B.L.A. Club 3; Girls ' Chorus 1. I CHARLES EDWARD MiLLER-Football 1; Speech Club 3; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4 ' (President); Key Club 3, 4; Band 4; Fire Fighter 2, 3, 4; WOB-f-NY (Baggage Master). ' BEN VALDEN MUILINS-Football 1, 2, 3; Biology Club 2; E Club 1, 2; Varsity Club 3; Spanish Club 2, : 3; Key Club 3, 4. ' BRENDA JEAN NEELY— Home Economics Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3; Volhi Staff 4; F.B.L.A. Club 4. : SHIRLEY JOYCE NEELY— Biology Club 2; Home Economics Club I, 2 (Secretary); F.B.L.A. Club 4. SUSIE Q. PANNELL — Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Band 2, 3, 4 (First Lieutenant); Safety Patrol 2; I Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 (Historian); Valhi Staff 4; F.B.L.A. Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; WOB-j-NY. ; GEORGE RALPH POLLY— Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-Captain); Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Roman Club 2, 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4 (Treasurer); Safety Patrol 1; Vice-President 1; Class Secretary 4; Fire Fighter 4; VVOB-f NY (Doctor). MARILYN SUE REACH— Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sergeant 1-4); Girls ' Chorus 1; Glee Club 2; Roman Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer); Speech Club 4; Library Club 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Circulation Manager); Cheer- leader 4; Varsity Club 4; WOB + NY. ; GEORGE ALLEN RENFRO-Art Club 3; Fire Fighter 2, 3, 4. ■ MARGARET ANN ROBINETTE— 4-H Club 1, 2, 3 (Secretary), 4, Achievement Medal 8th Grade; Home Eco- j nomics Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; F.H.A. Club 3, 4 (Vice-President); Art Club 3; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; ! WOB+NY. ! LINDA CAROLYN ROGERS— Home Economics Club 1, 2; Art Club 3; Library Club 1; Biology Club 2; Com- ! merdal Club 2; Glee Club 3. i SONJA ELAINE SANDERS-Hi-Y Club 2; Library Club 3, 4 (Secretary); F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4 (President); V.O.T. I Club 4 (Treasurer); Valhi Staff 4 (Typist and Teacher Interviewer). I JOSHUA LOWRY SANDT-Band 1, Football 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, i 3, 4; Varsity Club 3; Fire Fighter 3, 4; WOB + NY. ; JOE ALLEN SCARDO— Student Council 1, 2; Roman Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2. i I RALPH NELSON SHULER, JUNIOR— Valhalla 4 (Business Manager); Band 1 (All State, Sergeant), 2 (First ; Sergeant), 3 (All State, Assistant Student Conductor), 4 (Student Conductor); Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key ; Club 2, 3, 4; Fire Fighter 2, 3, 4; Roman Club 1, 2, (Honorary Member 3, 4); Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, . 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 (Chaplain); WOB + NY. ■ PHYLLIS ANN SHORTT-Roman Club 1, 2; F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President); WOB + NY. ■ SANDRA SMITH— Home Economics Club 1; Art Club 4; Biology Club 2 (Reporter); Commercial Club 3. : HARLEY TRIGG STALLARD, JUNIOR-Roman Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; j Valhalla Staff 4 (Business Manager). ■ CHARLOTTE FAYE STALLSWORTH-F.B.L.A. Club 4; V.O.T. Club 4; Valhi Staff 4 (Typist), j FAYE EMOGENE STATZER-F.B.L.A. Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 4; V.O.T. Club 4. FRANCES JUNE STURGILL— Home Economics Club 1, 2; Library Club 1; Science Club I. ROBERT TALLY— Glee Club 4; Art Club 2; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3. BERNICE TONEY- ■ BILLY MONROE VANDERGRIFF— Football 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain); Class Vice-President 1; D.E. Club 4 (Treas- j urer); J. V. Basketball 2, 3; Varsity Club 2, 3 (Vice-President). j FRED DOUGLAS WATKINS— Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Football (Manager) 1, 2. i BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WILLIAMS III— Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Fire Fighter 3, 4; ; 4-H Club 4; WOB + NY. ) JOHN DULANEY WILLIAMS Ill-Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain); Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; j Key Club 2 (Sophomore Director), 3, 4; Spanish Club 3 (Vice-President), 4 (President); Varsity Club 3, 4; ■ Band 1, 2 (Secretary), 3, 4; Glee Club 4; WOB + NY. I PHILIP LYNN WILLIAMS-Roman Club 3, 4; Safety Patrol 2, 3. ' VICTOR WAYNE WILSON-F.B.L.A. Club 3; D.E. Club 4; Fire Fighter 3, 4; Biology Club 2. HELEN JOYCE WINSTEAD-Benham High School, Benhom, Kentucky, 1; Hi-Y Club 4; F.B.L.A. Club 4; Store Club 1; F.H.A. Club !. ANNA LEE WITT— Roman Club 1, 2 (Treasurer); Spanish Club 3, 4; Girls ' Chorus 1; Glee Club 1 (Sextet), 2 (Sextet), 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4 (Program Chairman); Speech Club 4; F.B.L.A. Club 3; ■ Valhi Staff 4 (Assistant Business Manager); Band 1, 2, 3, 4; WOB + NY. Page 31 Senior HALSTEAD AND GRAHAM MASTERS AND BLEDSOE SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD D. A. R. Citizenship Award Winner SANDERS AND WILLIAMS Best AllRound SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD JOE GRAHAM Wittiest MINNIE BLEDSOE JERRY MASTERS Best Looking JAN KILGORE A. T. COLLIER, JR. Most Likely to Succeed SONJA SANDERS LYNN WILLIAMS 1 KILGORE AND COLLIER Page 32 Personalities EDDIE JOE DUFFY V.F.W. Citizenship Award Winner GILLEY AND WATKINS DUFFY AND KEDZIERSKI Friendliest VIRGINIA GILLEY FRED VYATKINS Most Dependable BARBARA KEDZIERSKI EDDIE JOE DUFFY Most Studious ALICE DARNELL JOE SCARDO Most Courteous ANNA LEE WITT TYRONE HASH HASH AND WITT Lane, Bolling, Tate, Boggs OFFICERS President C. M. BOGGS Vice-President JACK LANE Secretary JAMES BOLLING Treasurer _ _ WENDELL TATE Sponsors MISS SARAH BROADWATER MISS ILOE READ MRS. NELL TEKEL MRS. BETH WENDELL The Junior year is one of the most exciting years of high school— new friends, new plans, old friends, old routines and then new problems. We have reached a very im- portant milestone of our educational and social life. We have now acquired the habit patterns and foundation for future ways of life. Many activities make up this wonderful year in our lives. Each Junior, having turned on his charm, could be found knocking on doors helping to promote the magazine sale. This role finances the next edition of the Valhalla and our Prom. Our Prom was a won- derful highlight of this year and we are left with pleasant memories from it. Another exciting event took place the day Mr. Seale measured us for our class rings. Our thoughts then wandered to the occurrences that would take place when we became seniors. Our class was represented by members in the various clubs of Powell Valley which imprinted unforgettable experiences upon the screen of our minds. This year has been but one step to our maturity. Many people had a part in helping us make the hurdle, but we ourselves remain responsible for the final result. A Row 1: Allen Back, Clifford Baker, Jim Baker, Jenith Row 2; Paulette Bolinsky, Paul Bolinsky, James Boll- Ballengee, Mary Blackburn, Lloyd Bledsoe, Frank ing, Fred Buchanan, Robert Chandler, Eva Christian, Boltz, Brenda Bryington, C, M. Boggs G.eroldine Collier, Louis Collier, Wanda Collier. Row 3: Joyce Collins, Gale Combs, James Comer, Patricia Cox, Patsy Dolton, Randy Dickinson Row 4: Patsy Dorton, Susan Dress, Carol Dulaney, Doretie Durham, Geraldine Durham, Kathy Duncan. Page 35 1 JUNIOR Row 1: Lynette Estep, Brenda Fleenor, tiddie Mae Fleenor. Row 2 : Dorothy Fowler, Kenneth Gamble, Shirley Gamble. Row 3: Sharon Gardner, Bill Gembach, Nita Giles. Row 4: Audrey Gilly, Jimmy Graham, Paul Harris. Row 5: Vayne Hill, Charles Hodge, Elmo Huff. Row 6: Jim Johnson, Jack Lane, Nancy Lee, Morgan Legg, Betty Lovell. Row 7: Rita Lyons, Morris Mahan, Vincent Marshall, Elaine Masters, Jimmy McAmis. Row 8: Sandy McQuery, Alice Meade, Anna Sue Mil- ler, Jimmy Miller, Sherrill Miller. Ji I CLASS Row 1: Janice Minor, Edward Neeley, Wayne Neely. Row 2: Bruce Osborne, Roy Palmer, Phyllis Pannell. Row 3: Janice Parrott, Tommy Pierce, Gary Potter. Row 4; Ted Qualls, Nora Ramey, Janice Rogers. Row 5: Bruce Shull, James Skeen, Dennis Smith. Row 6; Sue Smith, Judy Stidham, Sue Stidham, Trudy Stidham, Dickey Stone. Row 7: Bobby Sturgill, Wendell Tate, Minnie Tomp- kins, Joseph Varney, Linda VVarf. Row 8: Jerry Wells, Patricia Whited, Sandra Whitt, Bessie Williams, Rita Wolfinger. Not Pictured: Frankie Hamilton, Douglas Shupe, Fred Stanley, Jerry Tipton, Sara Lou Body. Dropped; Bobby Harkleroad, Johnny Messer, Dennis Powers, Harvey Riggs, Bob Ruth, James Wade, Lorene Dotson, Leonna Murray, Barbara Wagner, Margaret Collins. SOPHOMORE President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsors OFFICERS JIMMY GALLOWAY TWYLA CAUDILL _ _ JACKIE GRAHAM FRANCIS WILLIAMS _ _ MISS ZELMA SUE MULLINS MRS. EVELYN WHITT MISS JULIA WILLIS MRS. GRACE ROSE MISS FAITH COX GALLOWAY, GRAHAM, CAUDILL, WILLIAMS We as Sophomores are now in full swing with the routines of high school. Many problems confronted us but we learned to tackle each with spirit. We now realized that in growing up, there were many hurdles to jump, many thorns and thistles along our paths to discourage us and cause us to be downhearted. We began to take on more adult problems and to share more responsibility in everyday tasks. The present class of 169 students began in the first grade in 1950, with eighty-two entering Big Stone Gap and East Stone Gap Elementary Schools, Somewhere along the way we lost many students and gained many students. It is a transition year for us in which we are beginning to mature and find ourselves through the guidance of our teachers. Row 1: Barbara Allen, Billy Allen, Bobby Allman, Worley Anderson, Wayne Artrip, Glenda Back, Charlie Benedict, Frances Berney. Row 2: Linda Berry, Eddie Bishop, Mary Dee Black, Sonia Black, Johnny Blanton, Betty Boggs, Edna Boggs, Elaine Booher. Row 3: Sandra Boy, Lindsey Brickey, Jean Browning, Carolyn Bruner, Ted Ray Burke, David Callahan, Page 38 Joh nny Callahan, Shirley Carroll. CLASS Row 1; Phyllis Chandler, Douglas Church, Larry Col- lier, Patricia Collier. Row 2; Pauline Collinsworth, Betty Comer, Ethel Coomer, Luke Cornette. Row 3; Barbara Davis, Wanda Dickinson, Willie Dur- ham, Henry Eaves. Row 4: Larry Esteppe, Nellie Fields, Kay Flanary, Phyllis Fugate, Row 5; Creed Gallihar, Jimmy Galloway, Victoria Gates, Jackie Graham. Row 6: Barbara Grubb, Hamilton Hagy, Sam Hall, Bobby Herron. Row 7; Charles Hicks, Danny Hill, Johnny Holcomb, Gladys Hood. Row 8: Glenda Hughes, William Hughes, Johnny Hunter, Gary Paul Johnson. Row 9; Jerry Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Rebecca John- son, Leroy Kedzierski. SOPHOMORE Row 1: Ernest Kelly, Judith Kilgore, Gilbert Knight, James Lambert. Row 2: Frances Lawson, Virgil Lee, Jr., Carol Light, Eula Mae Lovell. Row 3: Connie Mahan, Sonny Maness, Phyllis Mas- sengill, Patricia Maxfield. Row 4: Wayne Maxfield, Brenda Messer, Walter Mil- ler, Gene Moore. Row 5: Margaret Mullins, Martine Mulvoney, Gordon Mumpower, Joanne Neely. Row 6; Marietta Neely, Corrine Nickels, Clyde Phil- lips, Jr., Mary Phillips. Row 7: Betty Sue Qualls, Mary Lou Qualls, Marvin Ramey, Carl Rasnick. Row 8: Mary Ann Rasnick, Alfred Reasor, Sandra Redwine, Charles Reed. Page 40 CLASS Row 1: Tommy Reed, Kenneth Riggs, Roger Ruther- ford, Shirley Rutherford. Row 2; Howard Sondt, Douglas Shuler, Shirley Size- more, Darlene Smitherman. Row 3; Allen Stallsworth, Douglas Stevens, Gerald Stevens, Nancy Stidham. Row 4: Barry Stough, Frances P. Sturgill, Rose Marie Tate, Dickie Taylor, Row 5: Don Thompson, A. J. Tignor, Sandra Tipton, Brenda Tomlinson, Roger Tomlinson, Donald Tonker, Gary Tucker. Row 6: Jerry Underwood, Betty Sue Vondergriff, Marvin Vanhook, Sue Wade, Alethia Watkins, Rita Wells, Francis Williams. Row 7; Glenn Williams, Reca Williams, Evelyn Willis, Johnny Woodward, Muriel Woodward, Mary Gwyn Wren. 1 ( Dropped: Weldon Dixon, James Meade, Robert | Nolan, Carolyn Fox, Ralph Fisher, Gilbert Gilley, Johnny Lee, Paul McMahan, James Seymour, Joan ! Collins, Patricia Dotson, Lois Faye Stanley, Brenda 1 Hatcher, Brenda Zirkle. Not Pictured: James Belt, Lee Roy Daugherty, Gayle Seymour, Donald Sorah, Robert Tipton, Twyla Cau- dill, James Marcum. Page 41 FRESHMAN President - Vice-President Secretary _ Treasurer Sponsors OFFICERS BEVERLY WHITED _ JAKE MARCUM HAROLD UNDERWOOD . . _ LESLIE QUESENBERRY MR. WADE MILLER MR. MARK MUNSEY MISS DAISY FITTS MRS. HAZEL BROOKS MRS. MARY FRANCES CLOUD QUESENBERRY, WHITED, UNDERWOOD, MARCUM We ninth graders had looked forward to this year with anticipation, but also with slight reservation of tear at the thought of lhe harder subjects we ' d be taking and the greater responsibility we ' d have to assume. We now felt a real part of high school be- cause we began joining clubs, participating in more school activities, and teasing the eighth graders, but at the same time we realized just what they were experiencing. Looking back, we can see how this year has been a period of realization, mistakes, new friends, and wonderful experiences. The ninth grade, like the beginning of a beautiful day, has been the beginning of a fruitful phase of our lives, during which each of us set his goal and made a serious attempt to accomplish it. We sincerely thank our patient sponsors for their help and encouragement just when it was needed most. Row 1: Benny Adams, Tanya Akens, Harold Allen, Ronald Bailey, Fred Baker, Jean Bennett, Mike Berney, Bill Black. Row 2: Bethel Bledsoe, Billy Brady, Wayne Breeding, Mildred Browning, Marsezella Boggs, Johnny Burke, Roy Burke, Wilma Burke, Page 42 Row 3: Carolyn Chandler, Luther Church, Mary Lou Clark, Gale Cole, Sonia Collier, Dorothy Cochrane, Christine Collins, George Collins. CLASS Row 1; Harold Collins, Jeon Collins, Judy Colvord, Row 2: Helen Combs, Mary Cress, Cheryl Cutting. Row 3; Brenda Dalton, Larry Dalton, Teresa Damon. Row 4: David Daugherty, Peggy Davis, Dickie Dickin- son. Row 5; Judy Duncan, Donald Eldridge, Larry Ely. Row 6: Marvin Fleenor, Ruby Ford, Jackie Fox, Eddy Giles, Shelby Gilley, Fred Gregory, Donald Hobbs, Velma Hood. Row 7: Billy Ray Hughes, James Ed Jenkins, Sandra Johnson, Darlene Jones, Earl Kelly, Pete Kilbourne, Charlene Kiser, Lee Lane. Row 8; Shirley Lane, Roger Langrel, Jimmy Lawson, Shirley Lawson, Bernard Leonard, Connie Lewis, Lester Lewis, Johnny Light. FRESHMAN Row 1: Donna Livesay, Johnny Livingston, Darrell Maggard, Jake Marcum. Row 2: Rose Marie Marshall, Dale Masters, Victor Masters, Carolyn Miller. Row 3: James Morelock, Mary Neeley, Peggy New- berry, Russell Nolan. Raw 4; Donald Osborne, Ora Dean Pobst, Evelyn Poff, Leslie Quesenberry, Mary Elizabeth Quillen, Ronald Rasnick. Row 5: Ralph Reasor, Gale Reviila, Inez Riggs, Leonard Rogers, Norma Sue Rose, Audrey Russell. Row 6: Jack Sanders, Jimmy Scardo, Nancy Sessoms, Jess Seymour, Marvin Shortt, Gary Shull. Page 44 CLASS Row 1: Sandra Sizemore, Patsy Skeen, Ralph Slagle, Charles Smith. Row 2: Hollie Smith, Ronnie Smith, Shirley Sorah, Bobby Stallard. Row 3: Linda Stallsworth, Martha Stepp, Jean Ste- vens, Larry Stipe. Row 4; Anne Sutherland, Billy Ruth Tate, James Tay- lor, Jimmy Thompson, David Tipton, Joe Toney. Row 5 : Judy Tonker, Sue Trent, Frances True, Jean Underwood, Ruth Wells, Beverly Whited. Row 6: Steve Willis, Carolyn Wilson, Chorles Wilson, Winston Witt, Carlos Wolfe, Christine Yeary. Not Pictured: Donald Collins, Billy Ray Dorton, Ron- nie Kerns, Dean Rogers, Rodney Stanley, Bobby Wilson. Dropped; Troy Coffey, Jim Edens, Ronald Mohn, Bobby Ramsey, Delano Varble, Pauline Begley, Earlene Carroll, Sandra Kay Slagle, Butch Marcum. EIGHTH GRADE FRALEY, MULLINS, EGAN, MORRIS OFFICERS President _ _ CONNIE FRALEY Vice-President . PHIL MULLINS Secretary JAMIE EGAN Treasurer __ . SANDY MORRIS Sponsors _ MR. CECIL MADDUX MR. ANSON CAUDILL MRS. DONNA RAINES MRS. FRANCES BOTTS MR. MORGAN BOLLING Few eighth grade classes have had the good fortune that we of the Powell Valley class of 1960-1961 term have had: the opportunity to start our high school career in a new, modern, well equipped school, properly named and well located, to accomodate the entire upper valley. With this new, modern school, staffed by a well qualified faculty, the doors of opportunity are opened to us if we will only apply ourselves. We, the eighth grade class, wish to express our appreciation to the School Board of Wise County, our teachers, and citizens of East Stone Gap and Big Stone Gap for the work they have done in assuring us the benefits of a good education. Not Pictured: Charles Vanhook, Sandra Hurley, Joyce Lane, Junella Hollyfield, Hary Hollyfield. Dropped: Lee Roy Wells, Barbara Lane, Lois Minor, Wilma Rutherford, Ella Jean Slagle. Page 46 Row 1: Kathryn Akens, Wayne Ballengee, Brenda Barnette, Roy Barnette, Wanda Bell, Betty Lou Belt, Charlsie Bentley, Wanda Bishop, Bennie Blevins, Steve Bobrosky, Jr., Barbara Boggs, Billy Boggs, George Boggs. Row 2: Danny Bolling, Becky Botts, Roberta Brickey, Bill Buckles, Jr., Mildred Carroll, Nellie Carroll, Conrad Carter, Charles Carty, Kenneth Carty, Bobby Caudill, Charles Church, Cobenno Clark, Ernie Clements. Row 3: Priscilla Cole, Patricia Collier, Rabon Collier, Brenda Collins, Jimmy Collins, Don Comer, Omer Coomer, Brenda Cooper, Gary Cutting, Bill Damon, Larry Dickenson, Paul Dickenson, Bert Dixon, Page 47 Row 4: Bobbie Davidson, Dorothy Davidson, Janet Davis, Linda Davis, Paul Davis, Gwen Eaves, Frank Edens, Jamie Egan, Cynthia Farmer, Marga ret Farmer, Mitchell Fisher, William Flores, Wendell Fowler. Row 5: Connie Fraley, Ossie Fraley, Linda Gallihar, Jackie Gibson, Jerry Gibson, Gwen Gillenwater, Gail Gilliam, Roger Gilly, Marsha Golden, Yvonne Goode, Benny Gregory, Eunice Griffin, Debbie Grindstaff. Row 6: Joyce Grubb, Norma Gwaldis, Judy Halstead, Johnny Hamilton, Danny Head, Donnie Herron, Eugene Herron, Mary Alice Herron, Ralph Herron, Irene Hill, Judy Honeycutt, Carl Hood, Bill Huff. EIGHTH Row 1: Linda Huff, Danny Hurd, Ella Johnson, Gary Johnson. Row 2; Gerald Johnson, Charles Jones, Thelma Jones, Beulah Kelley. Row 3: James Kelly, Glenn Lane, Jackie Lane, Mar- garet Lane. Row 4: Randy Lane, Elizabeth Ann Lawson, Nancy Lile, Robert Maiden, Jr. Row 5: Kay Marcum, Charlotte Messer, Carey Ann McClogan, Barbara McElyea. Row 6: Casandra McKenzie, Ladye Ann Moore, Sandy Morris, Phil Mullins. Row 7; Patty Mulvaney, Earl Mumpower, Janice Murray, Janice Neeley. Row 8: Tony Neely, Tela Nickels, Terry Peaks, Cora Nell Phillips. Page 48 GRADE Row 1: Geraldine Phillips, Vina Phillips, Shirley PofF, Jeanne Poole, Joanne Porchie. Row 2 : Bucky Pridemore, Charles Ramey, Charles Reasor, Sammy Renfro, Louise Root. Row 3: Barry Robinette, Brenda Rogers, Sharon Rutherford, Niva Shoop, Linda Sizemore. Row 4: Donnie Skeen, Doris Sliger, Darise Smith, Jerry Smith, Susan Smith. Row 5: Bill Spears, Freda Sorah, Anita Stallard, Sally Strang, Neil Stanley. Row 6; Jimmy Statzer, Janice Stidham, Larry Stough, Henry Stout, Larry Sturgill. Row 7; Lula Sturgill, Frank Talley, Sharon Tankers- ley, Kitty Taylor, Charles Terry, Jimmy Terry, Jill Thompson, Nellie Thompson. Row 8: Joanne Umbarger, Maurice Vanhook, Billy Wade, Ronnie Wade, Benny Wampler, David Wam- pler, Nickie Warf, Carolyn Wells. Row 9: Kathy Wells, Jack Wheatley, Charles White, Danny Williams, David Williams, Tommy Williams, Mary Jane Witt, Jennifred Whitt. Page 4 9 AND BEYOND ACADEMIC V n.T THE REA r ' ' •■ . Page 50 Publications Organizations Features Page 51 VALHALLA STAFF Editors-in-chief _ . Business Managers Sports Editor _ Snapshot Editor Typists -- Sammie Rhea Halstead Janice Lawson Brenda Galloway Patricia Lane Harley Stallard, Jr. Ralph Shuler Kenneth Fogg . .. Ann Marie Jeter ... . Christine Cooper Virginia Gilley Junior Class .. Sophomore Class Freshman Class . Eighth Grade Sponsors . CLASS REPRESENTATIVES . .. Patricia Whited Gordon Mumpower Annie Sutherland Jill Thompson ... Lora Dingus Faith Cox Page 52 Harley Stallard, Jr., Brenda Galloway, Patricia Lane, Ralph Shuler Christine Cooper, Virginia Gilley Mumpower, Whited, Thompson, Sutherlond Faith Cox, Lora Dingus Page 53 Standing— Left to Right: Geraldine Clevenger, Sherrill Miller, Randall Hicks, Patsy Akens, Carol Gilliam. Seated: Frances Live- say, Bruce Shull, Bill Dingus, Jill Banner, Lila Garrison, Linda Warf. VALHI STAFF Editor Bill Dingus Assistant Editor lill Banner Business Manager Bruce Shull Assistant Business Manager __ Anna Lee Witt Art Frances Livesay Carol Gilliam Randall Hicks Linda Warf Patsy Akens Senior Review Jane Draper Gossip Lila Garrison Sherill Miller Geraldine Clevenger Sports Pat Cox Joe Varney Inquiring Reporters Clifford Baker Rita Wolfinger Teacher Interviews Sonja Sanders Honor Roll Lynette Estep Carolyn Howerton Fashion Rita Jo Franklin Mary Nell Berney Charles Miller Reporters (Club News) Dorothy Fowler Nancy Lee Assemblies ___ Rachel Burchfield Jokes lerry Masters Typists Pat Franks Betty Lovell Peggy Griffin Ginger Hughes Lois Craft Sonja Sanders Lurlie Faye Collinsworth Charlotte Stallsworth Jane Johnson Ann Marie Jeter Circulating Patricia Whited Sharon Gardner Susie Pannell Teresa Brickey Barbara Kedzierski Marilyn Reach Alice Ruth Marrs Kathy Duncan Brenda Neely Lois Craft Songs and Special Events; Judy Collinsworth Mary Blackburn Sponsors Mrs. Grace Rose Mrs, Evelyn Whitt Mrs. Beth Wendell Page 54 Standing— Left to Right: Mrs. Grace Rose, Mrs. Beth Wendell, Mrs. Evelyn Whitt. Seated: Jerry Masters, Ra- chel Burchfield, Dorothy Fowler, Nancy Lee, Mary Blackburn, Judy Collinsworth. Standing— Left to Right: Kathy Duncan, Lois Craft, Alice Ruth Marrs, Seated: Brenda Neely, Barbara Kedzierski, Marilyn Reach, Patricia Whited, Sharon Gardner, Teresa Brickey. Standing— Left to Right: Charles Miller, Mary Nell Berney, Joe Varney, Rita Joe Franklin, Clifford Baker. Seated: Carolyn Howerton, Jane Draper, Son- ja Sanders, Pat Cox, Rita Wolfinger, Lynette Estep. I 1 I Standing— Left to Right: Ginger Hughes, Lois Craft, Seated: Ann Marie Jeter, Jane Johnson, Patricia Franks, Betty Lovell, Sonja Sanders, Lurlie Collinsworth. Page 55 Woodwinds— Left to Right — Row 1:. Betty Tate, Becky Johnson, Kay Flanary, Priscilla Cole, Cindy Farmer, James Ed Jenkins, Nancy Darnell, Carolyn Wells, Kathryn Akens, Linda Gallihar, Belinda Davidson, Rita Wells, Saroh FHobbs, Becky Napier, Janice Duffy, Libby Gillenwater. Row 2: Jay Gwaldis, Susie Pannell, Mildred Carroll, Sonia Collier, Jennifred Whitt, Joe Var- ney, Gary Shull, Gilbert Knight, Barry Robinette, Clifford Baker, Jane Draper, Sara Lou Body, Dorothy Stone, Patricia Lane, Jane Johnson, Alice Darnell, Rita Woltinger, Pauline Collinsworth. DRUM MAJOR MAJORETTES DEBBIE PIERCE BECKY PIERCE ALICE RUTH MARRS NITA GILES RODNEY (DICKEY) STONE Page 56 BAND APPEARANCES LABOR DAY PARADE HOME FOOTBALL GAMES WISE FOOTBALL GAME TENTH ANNUAL BAND FESTIVAL APPALACHIA FOOTBALL GAME REPUBLICAN RALLY CHRISTMAS PARADE REGIONAL BAND FESTIVAL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Percussion, French Horns, Baritone, and Oboe: Left to Right— Row 1: Judy Body, Rose Marie Tate, Mary Jane Witt, Gary Carty, Phyllis Massengill, Hilma Marcum, Kathy Wells, Row 2: Mary Ann Rasnick, Connie Mahan, Campbell Cawood, Jimmy Johnson, Phyllis Fugate, Henry Stout. With the consolidated Powell Valley High School starting its first full year in our new building, every- thing was in full swing from the beginning. The band, although hit hard by graduation, had their high reputation to maintain. From the first faint beat of the drums in Bullitt Park, our hearts were set toward that goal. Many miles were traveled to our brisk cadence or 1o our brilliant marches. None of the late hours spent on the drill field were in vain, as can be seen by the gleaming trophy which was won by the band at the Tenth Annual Band Festival held in Bristol. The band members would say that this trophy was won under slightly adverse weather conditions. After football season, many members participated in the two All-County Bands at Norton and Ap- palachia. After many long hours of practice on the stage, where music is really learned and appreciated, we participated in the annual Regional Band Festival in March. Later we presented our annual Spring Concert, playing music of all kinds to fit everyone ' s taste, while featuring the seniors. Undoubtedly none of this could have been attempted or achieved without the intelligence, the pa- tience, the unfaltering love of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. McChesney, better known as Mr. and Mrs. Mac Left to Right— Row 1: Bobby Whitt, Larry Turner, Johnny Kelly, Billy Davidson, Jill Thompson, Patsy Skeen, Morgan Legg, Gwen Gillenwater, Stanley Botts, Jr., Anita Stallard, Steve Bobrosky, Row 2: Benny Adams, Freda Sorah, Jerry Gibson, Larry Dalton, Gary Williams, Harley Stallard, Jr., George Cole, Ralph Shuler, Charles Fugate, Eddie Duffy, Bill Gembach, Gordon Mumpower, Hamilton Hogy. BAND OFFICERS Left to Right— Row 1: Johnson, Dornell, Fugate, Shuler, Lane. Row 2: Stollard, Duffy, Stone, Draper, Panneil. Drum Major - . Captains First Lieutenants Student Director DICKEY STONE JANE DRAPER EDDIE JOE DUFFY ALICE DARNELL JANE JOHNSON PATRICIA LANE SUSIE PANNELL CHARLES FUGATE HARLEY STALLARD, JR. RALPH SHULER ALL STATE AND ALL DISTRICT BAND MEMBERS Left to Right: Varney, Darnell, Tate, Mahan, Stone, Body, Shuler, Duffy, Sfallard, Lane, Wolfinger, Marcum, Johnson. ALL-DISTRICT ALL-STATE SENIORS Clifford Baker Potricia Lane Alice Darnell Gary Catty Sara Lou Body Morgan Legg Jane Draper Alice Darnell Lindsey Brickey Connie Mahan Eddie Joe Duffy Jane Draper Campbell Cawood Gordon Mumpower Gordon Mumpower Eddie Joe Duffy Priscilla Cole Patsy Skeen Charles Fugate Sonia Collier Ralph Shuler Jane Johnson Larry Dalton Dickey Stone Patricia Lane Nancy Darnell Dorothy Stone Susie Panneil Eddie Joe Duffy Harley Stallard, Jr. Ralph Shuler Cindy Farmer Rose Marie Tate Harley Stallard, Jr. Kay Flanary Jill Thompson John D. Williams Phyllis Fugate Joe Varney Anna Lee Witt Jerry Gibson Carolyn Wells Becky Johnson jenny Whitt Jimmy Johnson Rita Wolfinger SENIORS Left to Right: Johnson, Lane, Darnell, Stallard, Shuler, Fugate, Duffy, Draper, Carty, Panneil, Marcum. i ' S Page 58 I B A A or r Left to Right— Row 1: Judy Honeycutt, Mary Blackburn, Kathy Duncan, Phyllis Pannell, Thelma Jones, Jean Bennette, Debbie Grindstaff, Victoria Gates, Marsezella Boggs, Patsy Dorton, Judy Jackson, Mary Alice Herron, Jamie Egan, Shirley Rutherford. Row 2: Roberta Brickey, Mary Neeley, Rose Marie Marshall, Carolyn Wilson, Judy Duncan, Ora Dean Pobst, Lois Maggard, Nancy Lee, Linda Salley, Martha Easterling, Julie Fuller, Donna Kay Johnson, Alecia Poteet, Billie Ruth Tate, Sally Sutherland, Connie Fraley, Geanne Poole, Sandra McKinney, Ronda Gay Pannell, Donna Livesay, Joanne Neeley, Sally Strang, Sandra Whitt, Jean Underwood, Darlene Smitherman, Sherrill Miller. Row 3: Majorettes of the band Linda Jessee, Shirley Lawson, Jean Browning, Linda Davis, Patricia Collier, Peggy Davis, Christine Yeary, Janet Davis. Row 4: Linda Berry, Tommie Doris Williams, Mildred Browning, Janet Hall, Janie Skeen, Debra McKenzie, Becky Botts, Linda Huff, Sharon Sutton, Tela Nickels, Shirley McConnell, Ann Lawson, Barbara Mumpower, Linda Warf, Judy Halstead. Not Pictured: Sharon Tankersley, Brenda Cooper. SCENES FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN BAND FESTIVAL IN BRISTOL, TENNESSEE SEEING DOUBLE? THE PIERCE TWINS Parading in two states, Virginia and Tennessee Down Cumberland Street The helicopter dries the field at Municipal Stadium Page 59 I Making the Turn | Left to Right— Row 1: Pauline Collinsworth, Mary Lou Daugherty, Frances Berney, Elaine Booher, Carolyn Howerton, Joyce Collins, Wanda Bentley, Christine Cooper, Judie Kilgore, Dee Black, Phyllis Fugate, Rita Lyons, Phyllis Pannell, Patricio Cox, Rebecca Johnson. Row 2: Anna Lee Witt, Mary Nell Berney, Alice Meade, Frances Livesay, Ann Marie Jeter, Jill Banner, Janice Lawson, Susie Pannell, Sue Wade, Jane Draper, Rita Wolflnger, Darlene Smitherman, Ginger Hughes, Connie Mohan, Mary Gwen Wren, Betty Boggs. Row 3: James Ed. Jenkins, Jr., Alfred Reasor, Larry Dalton, Benjy Williams, Joe Varney, Dickie Stone, Charles Miller, Danny Hill, Ralph Shuler, John D. Williams, Johnny Garrison, Johnny Livingston, James Morelock, Charles Fugate, Mr. Jack Gibbs. Row 4: Lee Lane, Lindsey Brickey, Johnny Callahan, James Skeen, Bruce Osborne, David Cal- lahan, Douglas Shupe, Clifford Baker, Bob Ruth, Josh Sandt, Eddie Joe Duffy, Kenny Fogg, Robert Talley, Ronnie Mohn, Tyler Hash, George Polly. Berney, Polly, Halstead, Miller, Lawson Chief Salesman — James Ed Jenkins Page 60 Christmas caroling Glee Club OFFICERS . JACK H. GIBBS . . SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD CHARLES MILLER JANICE LAWSON SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD GEORGE POLLY MARY NELL BERNEY Being a member of the Glee Club is one of the most desired and coveted positions in our high school. Many hours of practice constitute the scene before we present a program in song. We all feel a sense of appreciation for our school, and especially for our wonderful facilitated choral room. Under the capable direction and guidance of Mr. Gibbs the 1960-1961 Glee Club enjoyed its most successful season. Powell Valley High School Student Body District O Teachers ' Meeting . — Stonega Veterans Banquet , ... Republican Rally - Radio WLSD (Rebroadcast of Republican Rally) Radio WSLS (Rebroadcast of Republican Rally) Lions Club Ladies Night Banquet - Christmas Caroling Powell Valley High School East Stone Gap Elementary Big Stone Gap Elementary Student Body . . .. Kiwanis Club - — Class Sermon Class Night ! U . October 14, 1960 -- October 15, 1960 . October 22, 1960 . October 29, 1960 .. October 31, 1960 . November 2, 1960 November 18, 1960 December 21, 1960 April 14, 1961 April 19, 1961 May 14, 1961 May 18, 1961 Director Accompanist . . President .. Vice-President Secretary Treasurer .. . .. .. Sergeant-at-Arms WOB § NY SPONSORS JACK H. GIBBS LORA E. DINGUS FAITH COX Left to Right— Row 1: Dora Jean Lewis, Lurlie Collinsworth, Mary Nell Bernev, Peggy Griffin, Rachel Burchfield, Margaret Robi- nette, Minnie Bledsoe, Jane Draper, Marilyn Reach, Patricia Lane, Ginaer Hughes, Barbara Kedzierski, Mary Lou Daugherty, Carolyn Howerton, Lila Garrison. Row 2 : Jenny Gilliam, Faye Statzer, Phyllis Sbortt, Patsy Akens, Alice Darnell, Jane Johnson, Sammie Rhea Halstead, Jill Banner, Brenda Galloway, Patricia Franks, Ann Marie Jeter, Fronces Livesay, Linda Laster, Rita Jo Franklin, Sonja Sanders. Row 3: John D. Williams, Johnny Garrison, Teddy Bruton, Josh Sandt, Benjy Williams, Ronald Kite, h Fogg, Charles Fugate, Charles Miller, George Polly, Eddie Joe Duffy, Ralph Shuler, Tyrone Hash. The Washington or Bust plus New York group left V ' ith a bano for a long anticipated and well-planned Easter vacation. For weeks before, boys and girls planned wardrobes, saved pennies, and talked vaca- tion. We are sure that a more excited group never landed in Washington or pounded the pavements of New York City. It was a brief, swift vacation leaving in its wake floods of pleasant memories. New York — Times Square Polly, Duffy, Franklin, Fugate, Miller Conductor . .. CHARLES FUGATE Baggage Master CHARLES MILLER Doctor . ... GEORGE POLLY Nurse , RITA JOE FRANKLIN Navigator . . EDDIE JOE DUFFY Page 61 Left to Right — Row 1: Sharon Gardner, Teresa Damon, Rebecca Johnson, Judy Kilgore, Dora Jean Lewis, Mary Elizabeth Quil- len, Anita Giles, Beverly Whited, Phyllis Pannell, Dorothy Fowler, Teresa Brickey, Mary Lou Daugherty, Lynette Estep, Pauline Collinsworth, Lila Garrison, Brenda Boggs. Row 2: Christine Cooper, Janice Rogers, Dee Black, Brences Livesay, Rose Marie Tate, Leslie Quesenberry, Donna Livesay, Charlene Kiser, Helen Combs, Patricia Franks, Rachel Burchfield, Phyllis Fugate, Pa- tricia Cox, Lurlie Collinsworth, Carol Light, Peggy Griffin, Mary Gwen Wren. Row 3: Patsy Akens, Betty Lovell, Faye Statzer, Ann Marie Jeter, Carol Wilson, Darlene Jones, Anne Southerland, Frances True, Jane Johnson, Jane Droper, Sara Lou Body, Ginger Hughes, Peggy Davis, Patricia Lane, Phyllis Shortt, Helen Winstead. Row 4: Miss Faith Cox, Elaine Masters, Joe Varney, Johnny Callohan, Clifford Baker, Alfred Reasor, Charles Fugate, Charles Miller, Ralph Shuler, Dickie Stone, Marilyn Reach, Mrs. Wilma Brooks. Shorit, Reach, Lane, Pannell, Droper, Jeter, Shuler Lane, Jeter, Pannell, Reach, Draper, Shuler are all set for ossembly OFFICERS President . - JANE DRAPER Vice-President PHYLLIS SHORTT Secretary .. . PATRICIA LANE Treasurer MARILYN REACH Chaplain -. -- RALPH SHULER Reporter . .. ANN MARIE JETER Historian . SUSIE PANNELL Sponsors . MRS. WILMA BROOKS MISS FAITH COX This year we have attempted to put into practice the purpose of our Hi-Y Club, To create, maintain, and ex- tend throughout the home, school, and community high ideas of Christian Character. Our platform is, Clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean scholarship, and clean living. This year we performed many useful projects in our school and our community. Thus far we have pre- pared a basket of food for a family at Thanksgiving, and bought red corduroy to make our trophy case more attractive, and bought curtains for the clinic. Our goal this year is to become an Ace Club. We hope that through the guidance of Miss Cox, Mrs. Brooks, and our sponsors, the Lonesome Pine Hi-Y Club will continue as an active service organization of our school and community throughout the coming year. Page 62 i Key Club O President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Sponsor - OFFICERS Top to Bottom — Row 1; Gary Potter, Bruco Shull, Bill Dingus, Douglas Shupe, Gor- don Mumpower, Ralph Shuler, Ronald Kite, James Bolling, Charles Miller, John D, Williams. Row 2: Jimmy Galloway, Kenny Fogg, Ben Mullins, Eddie Joe Duffy, Johnny Garrison, Dickie Stone, Charles Hodge, Harley Stollard, Jr., Francis Wil liams, Fred Buchanan, Gory Carty. JOHNNY GARRISON . EDDIE JOE DUFFY DICKEY STONE KENNY FOGG BEN MULLINS . MR. RUCKER SKEEN The Powell Valley High School Key Club is o port of the Key Club International, a club sponsored by Kiwanis International. Its motives include developing initiative and leadership, providing experience in living and working together, and preparing for useful citizenship. These motives help to develop traits and moral standards which will be used as guideposts in the future by all Key Clubbers. During this year some of the Key Club activities have included collecting food, toys, and clothing for needy families; deliver- ing baskets which were made up by Kiwanians and Key Clubbers for needy families; helping in the March of Dimes drive; lining off the football field for home football games,- directing traffic at home basketball games; having record hops,- and our annual car washes. The club also sponsored our annual Charter Night Banquet. The highlight of our social year was the Kentucky-Tennessee District Convention at Knoxville, Tennessee. At these business meetings Key Clubbers gather to discuss the past year ' s events and to propose new activities for the following year. The Key Club, having We Build os its motto, has tried to be of service to the school and community in the past year. Our sponsor, the Kiwanis Club, has helped us very much. Special attention has been given us by our Kiwanis advisors, Mr. Paul Harry Miller, Mr. Brownie E. Polly, Jr., and Mr. Bill Akers. Their guidance and supervision have been of great value to us. March of Dimes cards prepared for mailing Whof goes on of Key Club Convention Page 63 French Club Left to Right— Row 1: Paulette Bolinsky, Carolyn Bruner, Betty Sue Comer, Sandra V hitt, Alethia Watkins, Sandra Boy, Row 2: Jimmy Graham, Barry Stough, James Bolling, Mrs. Donna Raines, Clifford Baker, Alfred Reasor, Dickie Stone. Row 3: Howard Sandt, Jimmy Miller, James Skeen, Kenneth Gamble, Gary Shull, Vincent Marshall, louis Collier, Joe Varney. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sponsor DICKEY STONE .. KENNETH GAMBLE PAULETTE BOLINSKY .... JAMES BOLLING JIMMY MILLER MRS. DONNA RAINES Miller, Bolinsky, Bolling, Gamble, Stone. Initiation Day Cafe de Paree This is the French Club ' s first year at Powell Valley High School. We have spent most of the year getting our club well organized. We have adopted a constitution and have made laws. We as yet have not partici- pated in many club activities. Our major project was a French assembly which members of the French wrote and performed under the direction of our teacher and spon- sor, Mrs. Donna Raines. The purposes of our French Club are to serve as a social function tor the members of our organization by the presentation of various programs which illustrate the beauty and color of the language and ways of life of the French people, to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the French language and customs of the French people, and to promote a more intimate relationship between the citizens of France and the United States. Page 64 i 1 Left to Right— Row 1: Patricia Whited, Patricia Maxfleld, Twyla Caudill, Betty Boggs, Shirley Gamble, Jane Draper, Alice Dar- nell, Alice Ruth Marrs, Pauline Collinsworth, Sonia Black, Kay Flanary. Row 2: Walter Miller, John D. Williams, Robert Chand- ler, Alan Back, Gary Carty, Harley Stallard, Jr., Danny Hill, Gilbert Knight, David Callahan, Hamilton Hagy, Wayne Neely, Donald Tonkler. Row 3: Marvin Vanhook, Jerry Wells, Gale Seymour, Fred Buchanan, Morris Mahan, Charles Hodge, Don Col- lier, Douglas Shupe, Johnny Garrison, Bill Gembach, Ben Mullins. Row 4: Mr. Wade Miller, Jr., Tommy Fisher, Teddy Ray Bru- ton, Jimmy Galloway, Ralph Ely, Jerry Masters, Benjy Williams, Bill Dingus, Charles Fugate, Josh Sandt. ! I LOS CONQUISTADORES OFFICERS President JOHN D. WILLIAMS Vice-President MORRIS MAHAN Secretary ■- SUSIE PANNELL Treasurer ALICE DARNELL Sergeant-at-Arms ANNA LEE WITT Sponsor WADE MILLER Witt, Darnell, Pannell, Williams, Mahan The Spanish Club is composed of all students taking Spanish. The purpose of the Spanish Club is to learn more about Spanish literature and customs, and to encourage a better understanding of the Span- ish speaking peoples. A permanent feature of the Christmas season at Powell Valley High School is the Spanish Club Christ- mas program, the Navidad Programma. Highlighted features of this program include: the bull fight, the Mexican hat dance, the Christmas caroling, and Poncho and Gonzolas. The second year members of the Spanish Club were awarded pins and the social outing of the year was a picnic. Members of the Spanish Club consider this year of study a worthwhile investment. Navidad Programe Don Quixote Hat Dancers Jerry Masters A native and a sailor Page 65 •vmCKi •rw ' ' m i ' ! I I I I Left to Right— Row 1: Linda Berry, Rebecca Johnson, Beverly Whited, Peggy Davis, Jeanne Poole, Anne Sutherland, Judy Kilgore, Mary Gwen Wren, Dee Black, Mary Elizabeth Quillin, Jill Tompson, Gwen Gilliamwater, Elaine Booher, Shirley Sorah, Caro- lyn Howerton. Row 2; Patricia Mulvaney, Corrine Nickels, Ora Dean Pobst, Louise Raat, Leslie Quesenberry, Connie Mahan, Frances Berney, Frances True, Geraldine Collier, Rose Marie Tate, Inez Riggs, Brenda Dalton, Darlene Jones, Mary Neely, Sandra Tipton, Teresa Damon. Row 3; Paul Davis, Bill Damon, Jenny Witt, Norma Gwaldis, Patsy Skeen, Alice Meade, Marsha Golden, Cheryl Cutting, Phyllis Fugate, Sonia Collier, Victoria Gates, Mike Berney, Robert Madon, Jr. Row 4 : Mrs. Grace Rose, Jerry Gibson, Larry Dalton, Pete Kilborne, Dickie Taylor, Vayne Hill, Lynn Williams, Gordon Mumpower, Charles Vanhook, Steve Willis, Bobby Allman, Joe Toney, Miss Lora Dingus. Berney, Williams, Mahan, Mumpower Party for the new members Roman Club OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsors -. LYNN WILLIAMS GORDON MUMPOWER CONNIE MAHAN MIKE BERNEY ... MRS. GRACE ROSE MISS LORA DINGUS The Roman Club is comprised of those students taking Latin I and Latin II. In the first year of Latin we learn the structure of the Latin language, some ancient history, and some of the myths and folktales from those times. In the second year we learn constructions and translations of more complicated Latin. One of the sections that is most interesting is the- Commentaries of the Gallic Wars, written by Julius Caesar, the great Roman soldier, orator, and statesman. ' kr Quillen and Thompson Early in the year we elected officers, taking two from the first year group and two from the second year group. Some time after mid-term the second year stu- dents, at a party held in the cafeteria, initiated the first year students dressed in the usual hilarious outfits. At the same time the second year students were awarded their J.C.L. pins. The Roman Club is a chapter of the Junior Classical League, a national organization composed of local classical clubs in high schools throughout the United States and its territories. In past years the Roman club has been responsible for the Easter Seal sales which support the Crippled Children Foundation. Saturday before Easter found them busy soliciting donations throughout the town. We would like to thank our sponsors who have helped to make this another successful year for the Roman Club. Page 66 s p e e c h C I u b Halstead, Potter, Banner, Kedzierski, Galloway Standing— Top to Bottom: Bobby Harkleroad, Mrs. Grace Rose, Sherrill Miller, Gary Potter, Jill Banner, Brenda Galloway, Sammie Rhea Halstead, Barbara Kedzierski. Seated— Left to Right-Row 1: Janice Lawson, Alice Ruth Marrs, Joyce Collins, Row 2: Bruce Shull, Jerry Masters, Randall Hicks. Row 3: Linda Warf, Phyllis Pannell, Marilyn Reach. OFFICERS President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Reporter Sponsor GARY POTTER SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD BRENDA GALLOWAY ..... BARBARA KEDZIERSKI JILL BANNER MRS. GRACE ROSE Keynoter Warf sounds forth At the beginning of the new school year we had our first speeches— those in which we told something of ourselves, interests, and ambitions. The main purpose was to help us overcome our number one enemy— stage fright. At the year progressed, we also progressed but learning was fun for all of us. The highlight of the ' 60 ' s was the presidential election and the Speech Club created even greater interest in the election by presenting our own political campaign. Still, campaign slogans may be heard ringing through the halls and we feel the same proud emotion of being an American. Before Christmas we presented our first one-act play entitled Elmer and the Lovebug. The proceeds will be used for future necessities. In the spring we hope to enter the forensic and dramatic contests act play, serious and humorous readings, and a series of debates. Although speech is one of the most entertaining courses presented, it is also one of the most helpful. Facts learned in speech are very helpful in everyday life and this learning is brought about by our very capable teacher and spon- sor, Mrs. Grace Rose. Keynoter Shull answers Page 67 Standing left to Right— Linda Berry, Kathy Duncan, Billie Ruth Tate, Mary Blackburn, Sara Lou Body, Marilyn Reach, Liddie Mae Fleenor, Rose Marie Tate, Corrine Nichels, Ginger Hughes, Elaine Booher. Seated Left to Right— Alethia Watkins, Rachel Burchfield, Carolyn Howerton, Sonja Sanders, Clifford Baker, Jenny Gilliam, Barbara Kedzierski, Peggy Griffin, Teresa Brickey, Miss Billie Jean Scott. Not Pictured; Evelyn Willis. Library Club KEDZIERSKI, RAKER GILLIAM, SANDERS The Guilty Ones TATE, REACH, HOWERTON, SANDERS OFFICERS President .. JENNY GILLIAM Vice-President . CLIFFORD BAKER Secretary ..... ..... SONJA SANDERS Treasurer BARBARA KEDZIERSKI Sponsor . .. .. ..... MISS BILLIE JEAN SCOTT The Library Club, a very active club of Powell Valley High School, consists of twenty-one members who excel in their academic studies. The purpose of the library is to encourage wider use of our educational materials. The club presented a very interesting assembly program during National Book Week called, The Guilty Ones. We also entertained the faculty, celebrating the one-year birthday of our school. Book marks were designed and distributed to Powell Valley High School students and to those at Big Stone Gap Elementary. Our sincere thanks and appreciation go to our versa- tile sponsor. Miss Billie Jean Scott. Page 68 Left to Right— Row 1: Rita Jo Frankiin, Susan Dress, Mary Lou Qualls, Ann Belt, Wanda Bentley, Margaret Robinette, Sandra Smith, Myrtle Bowman, Patsy Akens, Eleanor Meade. Row 2: Tommy Reed, William Hughes, Charles Reed, Bobby Stanley, George Renfro, Gale Combs, Bobby Harkleroad, Johnny Callahon, Leroy Kedzierski, Ronald Nolan, Roy Fields. Row 3: Bobby Herron, James Wade, Lindsey Brickey, Douglas Church, Dennis Powers, James Comer, Randall Hicks, Ben Mullins, Tyrone Hash, Bobby Sturgill, Ralph Ely, Miss Julia Willis. Art Club OFFICERS President BEN MULLINS Vice-President JAMES CO.MER Secretary RITA JOE FRANKLIN Treasurer TOMMY REED Reporter SANDRA SMITH Sponsor . MISS JULIA WILLIS Everyone likes a picture, and almost everyone likes to create. The Art Club is one vehicle through which students at Powell Valley High School may express themselves. Our first experience as art students was to draw and color birds. Franklin, Smith, Reed, Mullins, Comer American Art Week ob- served by the Art Club Activities for the year were varied. We presented an assembly on art in education as well as entered several contests. We entered the Keep Virginia Green contest and drew Christmas cards w ' hich were displayd for the student body to see. We had a Christmas party and a Valentine party. In February we drew scenes and colored pastels. These were sent to Appalachia High School where they were judged by the students and teachers on the basis of their originality and color ble.nding. Wanda Bentley won three First Places with sketches entitled, Glorious Sunset, Black Thought, and Peaceful Valley. Patsy Akens won Second Place with Twilight Zone. Charles Reed captured Third Place with Old Shep. We have studied art appreciation, portrait painting, and sketching with water colors. We have learned much from our year ' s study of art in techniques as well as in art appreciation. Page 69 Left to Rlqht: Dennis Powers, Melvin Carroll, Tyrone Hash, Roy Palmer, Delmer Carter, Mr. William Curry, Benson Coffey, Wayne Wilson, Bob Ruth, Harvey Riggs, Charles Miller, Mickey Blevins, Hash, Palmer, Baker, Blevins D. E. Club OFFICERS President . . . . MICKEY BLEVINS Vice-President . . .. . TYRONE HASH Secretary . JIM BAKER Treasurer .. ROY PALMER Historian ... ... ... CHARLES MILLER Instructor . ... MR. WILLIAM CURRY Page 70 Coordinator— Curry The D. E. Club has ended its second year at Powell Valley by attending the An- nual Convention at Appalachia High School. All our class members participated in the contests held at this convention. The Distributive Education Club is composed of boys who work at a job during part of their school day and in their spare time. The purpose of the program is to give on-the-job training for which they receive two credits, one for class work and one for outside work. The D. E. Club sold mums for our homecorning football game. We also attended many meetings and activities held in the various D. E. Clubs of our district. We could not have accomplished all these things if it had not been for the guidance of our leader, Mr. William Curry. We feel that our experiences in this year of train- ing in business on the practical level will help us in the future. Boys on the Job Coffey at Builders Supply Wilson at Kelly Motor Blevins at Country Boy Market Palmer at Joe ' s Market Carter at Buckle Left to Right— Row 1: Minnie Bledsoe, Faye Dulaney, Dora Jean Lewis, Faye Statzer, Sonja Sand- ers, Frances Livesay, Patricia Franks. Row 2; Lurlie Collinsworth, Peggy Griffin, jenny Gilliam, Mrs. Beth Wendell, Carol Gilliam, Christine Cooper, Patsy Akens. OFFICERS President CHRISTINE COOPER Vice-President FAYE STATZER Cooper, Bledsoe, Collinsworth, Secretary LURLIE COLLINSWORTH Statzer, Sanders Treasurer SONJA SANDERS Reporter MINNIE BLEDSOE Sponsor .. . MRS. BETH WENDELL Vocational Office Training, or V.O.T. as most of us know it, has as its primary objective the training of students to a point of occupational competency. This is a course for seniors which offers them a chance to learn and at the same time get on-the-job experience. There are two units in the V. O. T. course, filing and machines. The filing unit is included in the course to give the students experience in various methods of indexing, filing, and arranging papers by methods used in business offices. The unit on machines gives the student an op- portunity to master such machines as the duplicator, dictating-trans- cribing machine, calculators, the bookkeeping machine and the elec- tric typewriter. When we master these two units of study, we should have no difficulty obtaining a position in a business office today. V. O. T. and D. E. have an assembly Christine and Minnie at work Page 71 Robinette, Underwood Dalton, Marcum, Fleenor F. H. A. OFFICERS President PATSY DALTON Vice-President . __ MARGARET ROBINETTE Secretary . .. . .. LIDDIE MAE FLEENOR Treasurer . JEAN UNDERWOOD Reporter .. HILMA MARCUM Historian .... PATSY AKENS Sponsors . MRS. KATHLEEN HORNE MISS DAISY FITTS Left to Right — Row 1: Phyllis Massengill, Patsy Dalton, Patsy Akens, Jean Underwood, Hilma Marcum, Bessie Williams. Row 2; Margaret Robinette, Edna Boggs, Wanda Bell, Jean Browning, Marsezella Boggs, Dorothy Davidson, Liddie Mae Fleenor, Jean Collins. Row 3: Mildred Browning, Jenith Ballengee, Evelyn Willis, Miss Daisy Fitts, Mrs. Kathleen Horne, Sandra Johnson, Norma Rose, Helen Combs. 7 Frances stands under the mistletoe. Future Homemakers of America is a national organization of pupils studying homemaking. We of the Powell Valley chapter have tried to relate theory with practice through projects. To raise money for our Mother-Daughter Banquet in the spring we sold Christmas paper and Christmas cards. The club made Christmas packages for underprivileged first and second graders of Big Stone and East Stone elementary schools. We are thankful for our very capable leaders, Mrs. Kathleen Horne and Miss Daisy Fitts, who have helped us to attain our goals. Our plans are to surpass these achievements with higher goals in the future. Page 72 Christmas cheer for some smaller boys and girls. hi 1 H L i i  r r 1 LLi 1 ' Left to Right — Row 1; Sharon Gardner, Brenda Messer, Sonja Sanders, Faye Dulaney, Nita Giles, Eva Christian, Alice Ruth Marrs, Hilma Marcum, Mrs. Beth Wendell, Mrs. Nell Tekel, Mrs. Evelyn Whitt, Betty Lovell, Mary Lou Daugherty, Peggy Griffin, Teresa Brickey, Kathy Duncan, Lila Garrison, Audrey Gilly. Row 2: Christine Cooper, Susan Dress, Wanda Collier, Phyllis Pan- nell, Liddie Mae Fleenor, Faye Statzer, Janice Rogers, Margaret Robinette, Patricia Cox, Brenda Neely, Myrtle Bowman, Frances Sturgill, Ffelen Winstead, Lurlie Collinsworth, Geraldine Clevenger, Brenda Fleenor, Janice Minor. Row 3; Carol Gilliam, Shir- ley Neely, Frances Livesay, Wanda Bentley, Ann Marie Jeter, Brenda Bryington, Jane Johnson, Patricia Franks, Rachel Burch- field, Lois Craft, Carol Dulaney, Virginia Gilley, Nancy Lee, Dora Jean Lewis, Phyllis Shortt, Sherrill Miller, Patsy Akens. Row 4: James Skeen, Joe Varney, Bruce Osborne, Robert Chandler, Charles Miller, Charles Fugate, Bill Dingus, Ralph Ely, Bobby Sturgill, Wayne Wilson, Ffarvey Riggs, Edward Neeley, James Comer, Morgan Legg, Jr. F. B. L. A. OFFICERS President SONJA SANDERS Vice-President WAYNE WILSON Secretary - BETTY LOVELL Treasurer BILLY DINGUS Reporter CHRISTINE COOPER Parliamentarian — . BOBBY STURGILL Sponsors MRS. BETH WENDELL MRS. EVELYN WHITT MRS. NELL TEKEL he Future Business Leaders of America Club forms a sound foundation for business c;ers for many young people today. Any student who is enrolled in at least one busi- lei course is eligible for membership. ome of the purposes for which the organization was formed are: (a) to develop c petent, aggressive business leadership, (b) to strengthen the confidence of young T and women in their work, (c) to create interest and understanding in the choice of I usiness occupation, and (d) to develop character, train for useful citizenship, and 0 ?r patriotism. mong our activities this year has been a bake sale. The selling of school stationary ir pens helped to supply the funds for our FBLA Banquet in the spring. Lovell, Dingus, Sanders, Sturgill, Cooper, Wilson. ???? Assembly line in the Business Depart- ment as the VALHI goes to press Page 73 I I Left to Right— Row 1: Larry Stough, Frank Edens, Phyllis Shortt, Margaret Robinette, Casandra McKenzie, Charlotte Messer , Rose Marie Tate, Linda Faster, Maurice Vanhook, Paul Davis. Row 2; Charles Benedict, Alfred Reasor, Johnny Callahan, Ralph Ely, jimmy Galloway, Benjy Williams, Roy Fields, Edward Pridemore. Row 3: Leonard Rogers, James Morelock, Donnie Skeen, Larry Ely, Charles Vanhook, Clifford Baker, Nickie Warf, Wen- dell Fowler. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Song Leaders Sponsor and County Agent MARGARET ROBINETTE .... BRENDA GALLOWAY LINDA FASTER ALFRED REASOR ROSE MARIE TATE JOHNNY CALLAHAN MR. JAMES McCORMICK Tate, Robinette, Callahan, Reasor, Galloway, Faster The 4-H Club of the 1960-1961 school session was organized late in the first semester. At the second meeting officers were chosen and projects were selected. The members begun preparing these projects for judging in the late spring. Pins and medals are awarded to top project winners. Any member who wishes may attend a summer 4-H Camp in either Greeneville, Tennessee, or Hilton, West Virginia. We would like to ex- press our appreciation to our sponsor, Mr. James McCormick. Page 74 G. A. A. Left to Right— Row 1: Gwen Gillenwater, Judy Honeycutt, Linda Davis, Shirley Rutherford, Judy Halstead, Mary Elizabeth Quillen, Bethel Bledsoe, Jamie Egan, Beverly Whited, Ann Sutherland, Connie Fraley. Row 2; Wanda Bishop, Mary Nell Berney, Sonia Black, Ora Dean Pobst, Billie Ruth Tate, Louise Root, Patricia Mulvaney, Jeanne Poole, Mary Alice Herron, Betty Lou Belt, Patricia Cox. Row 3: Marsha Golden, Leslie Quesenberry, Frances Berney, Charlene Kiser, Helen Combs, Mary Jane Witt, Sharon Tankersley, Peggy Davis, Judith Kilgore, Jenith Ballengee. Row 4: Miss Hoe Read, Jean Browning, Nancy Lile, Carey McColgan, Brenda Rogers, Myrtle Bowman. OFFICERS President . SONIA BLACK Vice-President MARY NELL BERNEY Secretary . JENITH BALLENGEE Treasurer CONNIE FRALEY Sponsor .. MISS ILOE READ Black, Ballengee, Berney, Fraley The Girls Athletic Association of Povyell Valley High School consisted of girls interested in athletics who must maintain a satisfactory standard in their school subjects. The purpose of this organization is to encourage and promote physical fitness and mental ability. All of the girls worked toward the goal of 100 points. Membership was a reward for those who reached the goal. Points are gained by participating in the sports of hiking, bowling, swimming, skating, tennis, badminton, hockey, baseball, softball and basket- ball. These were only a few of the accredited sports. During the year officers carried on a campaign for the purpose of selling Powell Valley Viking sticker pennants. Even though this was a newly organized club, it accomplished much in the year. Each girl abided by the constitution and set an outstanding example of how much she had gained by being a member of the club. Our hope is that in the future, we may be more beneficial to our school in that the girls will be more encouraged to pursue good athletics and good sportmanship, two of our main goals this year. Page 75 A glittering end of the hall At the faculty Christmas party Who is the Bulldog? Through the . . . . Now who is being counseled? Maness, Boggs, Williams, Potter, Polly, Lane Letter winners Science Fair Sara Lou Body— Girl ' s Physical Science Gilbert Knight— Boy ' s Physical Science Page 76 Camera ' s Eye Lindsey Brickey and Harley Stallard, Jr. illustrate the technique for disassembling a big horn The Speech Club presents Elmer and the Lovebug. Winners The Viking Marching Bond puts on a show at o football game. George Renfro sees another world through the microscope Ernest Kelly and Joe Toney take a frog apart! Clifford Baker— Boy ' s Biological Science Jill Banner— Girl ' s Bioioqicol Science Page 77 Assembly Former graduates bring us news and views of college life ASSEMBLY CALENDAR Sept. 2— College Day Sept. 9 — Viking Voices Presentation of Football Squad Sept. 16— Patriotic Week Sept. 23-Hi-Y Club Sept. 30 — Rev. W. D. Walker Oct. 7— Fire Prevention Oct. 14— Band Program and Festival Highlights Oct. 21— Eighth Grade Talent Oct. 28— Rev. C. S. Wilson Nov. 4— Presidential Election Special (Campaign Oratory) Nov. 11— National Book Week — Library Club Nov. 18— American Educational Week Nov. 23— Rev. Claude Quillen Dec. 2— Career Talks— Guidance Dec. 9-Key Club Library Club presents Eighth Graders— Henry Stout and Gwen Gillenwater The Guilty Ones. Page 78 Programs Guidance Career Day American Education Week ii .Art Key Club pantomines Key Club Convention ASSEMBLY CALENDAR Dec. 16 — Rev. C. B. Davis Mar. 3— Dr. H. J. Derthick Dec. 21— Glee Club Caroling Mar. 10— Science Fair Spanish Club Program Mar. 17— Library Week Jan. 20— All Star Talent Mar. 24— Rev. L. R. Thompson Jan. 27— Rev. Claude Quillen Mar. 31— Glee Club Feb. 3-V. O. T., D. E., and F. B. L. A. Apr. 14— Physical Education Day Feb. 10— Science Fair Program Apr. 21— Fashion Show Feb. 17— French Club Apr. 28— Rev. W. B. Galloway Feb. 24— Rev. J. R. Woodside May 5— Band Concert V. O. T., F. B. L. A. and D. E. Bull Fighters?????? Business Leaders In Gay Paree Page 79 The Jane and Josh And its one— two— three Page 80 Linda and Louis All ready for the Grande March Frances and Tommy Moonlight and Roses ond the presentation of couples Prom Mary Nell and John D. Junior class president, Linda Laster, crowns Mitzie Caudill, Queen and Phil Buchanan, King. Page 81 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Thursday, May 26, 1960 Processional, Pomp and Circumstance Powell Valley High School Band Director — Mrs. Sam H, McChesney Elgar Bells Are Ringing Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor .. . _ Viking Glee Club, Powell Valley High School Director — Jack H. Gibbs Styne Berlin Valedictory Nancy Carol Sturgill Cosmotology Awards Mary Bell Bennett, Imogens Cooper, Phyllis Sturgill, Geraldine Clevenger, Bernice Ton. Awarding of Diplomas Alma Mater Dr. J. J. Kelly, Jr. Recessional, “Pomp and Circumstance HONOR STUDENTS Nancy Sturgill James Scott Trina Lane Navada Gibson Sandra Skeen Judith Redwine Faye Riggs Martha Yeary Phyllis Carty Mary Grace Reaso Ann Liddle Mitzie Caudill Shirley Miller Winfield Rose Elizabeth Banks Elgar Dr. Kelly awards Betsy Banks her diploma. Page 83 Page 84 HONOR STUDENTS Valedictorian LYNN WILLIAMS Salutaforian JANE DRAPER SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD RALPH SHULER JOE SCARDO ALICE DARNELL PHYLLIS SHORT! SHIRLEY NEELY MARILYN REACH BARBARA KEDZIERSKI CAROLYN HOWERTON VIRGINIA GILLEY GINGER HUGHES JANICE LAWSON Page 85 The Thread That Runs So True by Jesse Stuart Senior Play Dingus, Jeter, Brickey, W. Bentley Kedzierski, Fugate, L. Garrison Billy Dingus as Jesse Stuart Lila Garrison Shuler, J. Garrison, and Fugate The Thread That Runs So True PLAY CAST Jesse Stuart _ _ John Conway . Don Conway --- - Bertha Conway Vaida Conway Burt Eastham Bill Coffee - Naomi Dean Norris Guy Flawkins Bidge Waters - _ Billy Leonard . Snookie Baylor Ova Salyers Peter Snaggers Robin Baylor Sally Walden Xenia Potters Leonora Maddox Jenny Jarvis Minnie Frome Edith Hanks Grandma Binion -- - Aunt Effie Batson -- Uncle Amos Batson Mrs. Woods . . Eva - Celeste .. . Eleanor ... Nancy Cochran .. Guitarist . BILL DINGUS JAMES DURHAM . . RALPH SHULER FRANCES LIVESAY CAROLYN HOWERTON JERRY MASTERS CHARLES MILLER JILL BANNER . ..... CHARLES FUGATE . . BENJY WILLIAMS . JOHNNY GARRISON . . HARLEY STALLARD, JR. . . JOSH SANDT TYRONE HASH . TERESA BRICKEY ANN MARIE JETER . GINGER HUGHES WANDA BENTLEY .. LILA GARRISON ..... . MINNIE BLEDSOE PATRICIA LANE . BARBARA KEDZIERSKI . ... BRENDA GALLOWAY JOSH SANDT SAMMIE RHEA HALSTEAD MARILYN REACH JANE JOHNSON HILMA MARCUM CHRISTINE COOPER JOE GRAHAM Page 86 pre-game activities with the Cheerleaders the Key Clubbers Mary Lou Daugherty— Frances Livesay Paulette Bolinsky Frances Berney Brenda Messer Patricia Cox Sonia Black Marilyn Reach Captains— Daugherty and Livesay Key Clubbers— Johnny Garrison, Ronald Kite, Ralph Shuler, Kenny Fogg, ond Eddie DuFfy line off the football field. Decorating the goal posts. Page 87 Page 88 1 Athletics Vikings Coach: BURCHELL L. STALLARD Assistant Coach: CECIL MADDUX Maddux— Stallard Left to Right— Row 1; Fred Stanley, Wendell Tate, John D. Williams, Johnny Blanton, Charles Hodge, George Polly, Joe Toney, Jim Johnson, Jimmy Miller. Row 2: Vayne Hill, James Wade, Sonny Maness, Barry Stough, Henry Eaves, Jack Lane, Bobby Harkleroad, Roger Langrel, Alan Back, C. M. Boggs. Row 3: James Bolling, William Hughes, Bobby Ramsey, Roy Fields, Danny Hill, Jack Graham, Don Osborne, Dickie Taylor, Ronald Nolan, Jerry Johnson. Captain John D. Williams Row 4 : Douglas Shuler, Tommy Pierce, David Callahan, Tommy Reed, Lester Lewis, Ted Qualls, Gary Johnson, Morris Mahan, Garv Potter. All-District Sonny Maness C. M. Boggs Managers: F. Williams, Gamble, Collier Offensive Team— Left to Right— Row 1: Pierce, Boggs, Maness, Shuler, Fields, Wade, Potter. Row 2: Bolling, Hodge, Williams, Lane. Defensive Team— Left to Right— Row 1: Stanley, Ramsey, Polly, Callahan, Hill, Hughes, Qualls. Row 2: Toney, Tate, Langrel, Harkleroad. On August 15, the Powell Valley Vikings, under the instruction of Mr. Burchell Stallard and Mr. Cecil Maddux, began their second season on the gridiron. Of fourteen letter- men left from the ' 59 season, only nine returned, but the boys substituted hard work for inexperience, picked up new tricks of the trade and produced a grand Viking team for the ' 60- ' 61 season. The boys worked well as a team, and by putting forth 100% team effort in all games, they came through with a sparkling six-to-one record. They cer- tainly deserve recognition for their fine showmanship. Powell Valley 34 Jonesville 0 Powell Valley 27 St. Charles 0 Powell Valley 0 Coeburn 7 Powell Valley 13 Clintwood 0 Powell Valley 19 Norton 0 Powell Valley 0 Wise 13 Powell Valley 13 Gate City 7 Powell Valley 7 Pennington 0 Pawell Valley 7 Appalachia 20 Seniors Polly Fields Williams Honorable Mention on All American High School Team Polly and Williams Page 91 Vikings JUNIOR VARSITY Coach: MORGAN BOLLING Left to Right — Row 1: Jock Fox, Winston Witt, Gerald Johnson, Lee Lane, Frank Edens, Wayne Ballengee, Fred Baker, Mike Berney. Row 2: Steve Willis, Don Eldridge, Victor Masters, Pete Kilbourne, Earl Kelly, Danny Head, Hollie Smith. Row 3: Marvin Shortt, Johnny Burke, Leo- nard Rogers, James Morelock, Eunice Griffin, Jess Seymour, Wayne Breeding. Baker, Eldridge, Coach Bolling The Viking Junior Varsity team, coached by Mr. Morgan Bolling, began practice on August 15. About thirty-five boys reported on the first day of practice, but by the end of the season this number had dropped slightly. These boys were young and inex- perienced, but they were in prime condition and ready to roll. And roll they did as they came through the season with a sparkling 4-0-1 record. Sched ules and Scores Powell Valley 14 Wise 7 Powell Valley 14 St. Charles 13 Powell Valley 13 Wise 13 Powell Valley 6 Pound 0 Powell Valley 13 St. Charles 0 Horkleroad outsmarts the Blue Knights Who has the ball? Page 92 as the VIKINGS played the game Captain, John D. Williams, greeted by the opponent ' s captain of the Bulldogs. The coaches never miss a trick of the game. Page 93 Basketball Varsity Coach: CECIL MADDUX Left to Right: John D. Williams, A. T. Collier, James Bolling, C. M. Boggs, Bruce Shull, Fred Watkins, Jimmy Galloway, Frankie Hamilton, Wendell Tate, Joe Graham, Jim Graham, Louis Collier, Francis Williams. Not pictured; Gary Potter. Basketball season opened the third of December and the boys, coached by Cecil Maddux, were ready and eager to begin. But bad luck and bad breaks barred the way as the boys lost several tough ones. Finally our losing ways turned to winning ones, and we rolled off eight straight wins to close out the regular season. The starting five, which usually sparked the team, were Jimmy Galloway and Bruce Shull as forwards, John D. Williams as center, and Joe and Jimmy Graham as guards. Powell Valley 53 Wise 54 Powell Valley 40 Appalachia 37 Powell Valley 42 Coeburn 62 Powell Valley 54 Clintwood 52 Powell Valley 33 Ervinton 36 Powell Valley 52 Pennington 32 Powell Valley 42 Norton 56 Powell Valley 66 Wise 52 Powell Valley 44 Appalachia 53 Powell Valley 53 Jonesville 45 Powell Valley 41 Pound 49 Powell Valley 56 Norton 54 Powell Valley 41 Clintwood 42 Powell Valley 55 Ervinton 54 Powell Valley 56 St. .Charles 50 Powell Valley 55 Pound 42 Powell Valley 38 Coeburn 41 Powell Valley 48 Coeburn 53 Tournament Game Page 94 Left to Right: Joe Toney, Hollie Smith, Jody Baker, Dickie Taylor, Jack Graham, Pete Kilbourne, Tommy Reed, Marvin Vanhook, Victor Masters, Charles Vanhook, Johnny Light, Johnny Hamilton, Bobby Tipton, Donald Thompson. Basketball Junior Varsity Coach: BURCHELL L. STALLARD It ' s jump and twist and turn and bend! The Junior Vikings, coached by Burchell Stollord, suffered on opening loss and then roared through what was to be the best season they had ever had. The J. V. ' s were led by Jack Graham at center, Richard Taylor and Tommy Reed as forwards, and Fred Baker and Hollie Smith as guards. These five were backed up by very good substitutes but they seemed to carry the bulk of the load and did a fine job doing it while winning 1 3 and losing 4. Powell Valley 29 Wise 31 Powell Valley 26 Appalachia 28 Powell Valley 17 Coeburn 13 Powell Valley 31 Clintwood 27 Powell Valley 28 Ervinton 20 Powell Valley 31 Pennington 15 Powell Valley 24 Norton 19 Powell Valley 36 Wise 35 Powell Valley 15 Appalachia 14 Powell Valley 38 Jonesville 20 Powell Valley 28 Pound 21 Powell Valley 27 Norton 24 Powell Valley 35 Clintwood 28 Powell Valley 34 Ervinton 33 Powell Valley 31 St. Charles 34 Powell Valley 34 Pound 14 Powell Valley 20 Coeburn 26 Page 95 Galloway blocks a Knight shot J. V. BOYS IN ACTION Muscles in action with the Bulldogs Page 96 Bruce Shull All Tournament Team W Left to Right— Row 1: Sonia Black, Frances Berney, Paulette Bolinsky, Frances Livesay, Mary Lou Daugherty, Brenda Messer, Patricia Cox, Marilyn Reach. Row 2: George Polly, Tyrone Hash, Ted Qualls, Tommy Pierce, C. M. Boogs, James Bolling, Vayne Hill, Charles Hodge, John D. Williams. Row 3: Coach Stallard, Douglas Shuler, Joe Graham, Fred Stanley, Jimmy Galloway, Gary Potter, Wendell Tate, Roy Fields, Jack Lane, Coach Maddux. Varsity Club OFFICERS President Vice-President Secreta ry-T reasu re r Sergeant-at-Arms .. Sponsors .. JOE GRAHAM JACK LANE FRANCES LIVESAY JAMES BOLLING MR. BURCHPLL STALLARD MR. CECIL MADDUX Bolling, Livesay, Lane, Graham The Varsity Club is an organization made up of all students who have lettered in interscholastic sports or who have served as team managers or cheerleaders. To be a member of the Varsity Club requires the combination of hours of practice and a high scholastic standing, A Varsity Club member should represent a happy combination of brains and brawn. Sportsmanship Awards Football --- - . - .-Sonny Maness Basketball Gary Potter Football --- - . - .-Sonny Maness Basketball Gary Potter All-District Vikings Sonny Maness, C. M. Boggs, John D. Williams, Gary Potter, George Polly, Jack Lane Page 97 We wish to gratefully acknowledge the busi- nesses without whose help this first edition of the VALHALLA would never have been possible. PET DAIRY BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA CLINCH HAVEN FARMS BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA INTERSTATE RAILROAD COMPANY Andover, Virginia OLD DOMINION POWER CO. Big Stone Gap, Virginia CENTRAL SUPPLY COMPANY OF VIRGINIA Andover, Virginia BUILDER ' S SUPPLY AND QUESENBERRY CONSTRUCTION Big Stone Gap, Virginia FIRST NATIONAL BANK Appalachia, Virginia L A. 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