Rich Valley High School - Lasso Yearbook (Saltville, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1969 volume:

SENIOR CLASS OF RICH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Route 3, Saltville, Virginia proudly presents THE LASSO 1969 Volume XXIII FOREWORD As the class of 1969 separates and leaves the Valley forever, we suddenly realize that it isn’t so important that we be remembered as it is that we remember. This is the reason that we have tried in the Lasso to interpret our last year from a very personal standpoint. No one else could care about the time when Norman Holliday wore a crew cut or Carol Cassell and Connie Tibbs were “new from Ceres.” Nobody else could care about the group from the Cove who began as first graders in a one-room school. No one else cares, but it is the little things that the Seniors want least to forget. School is so many things. Rich Valley High School has grown to represent many different achievements and pitfalls for the Class of 1969. School is where we first learned that it is important to board the right bus in the afternoon. School is where we found that teachers and parents are not quite the same. In school we discovered negative numbers, the Spanish language, how to weld, and how to sew. School is your name in The Round-Up. School is the fabulous place that helped give meaning to the world around us. School is where we each found someone special to talk to. School is the place that led us to realize that winning isn’t everything but wanting to win is. School is the place where we danced and cheered and tried hard not to get caught chewing gum. School is where Steers are tops whether they happen to be winning or not. School is doing eight book reports, buying lunch tickets every Monday, and hearing your name called over the intercom when you forget to go to the attendance office. School is being an eighth grader feeling small, a freshman feeling better, a sophomore feeling good, a junior feeling excited, and at last being a senior feeling far superior and a little apprehensive. School is learning to open a stubborn locker, joining your first club, planning the prom, and walking out first from assemblies. School is Roger Frye saying, “This assembly will now come to order”; Mike Webb saying, “Y ' all come out and support us”; Donna McGhee saying, “Yea, maroon; yea, gold”; and Mr. Morgan saying, “Know any current events?” School is Mrs. Campbell saying, “What was the author’s purpose?” School is where we ' ve worked our hearts out for our clubs, publications, sports, and classes. School is where we grew to admire, respect, and even love so many people that we’re sure we’ll never forget, but who will soon be dusty memories. In the 1969 Lasso there is presented a reflection of school; its administration, curriculum, activities, features, athletics, and patrons. The Seniors have elected Charlie Brown, universally recognized philosopher, to deliver our idea through the theme, “School is.” 2 I CONTENTS Dedication PAGE 4 Administration 5 Classes 15 Activities 57 Athletics 79 Features 97 Advertisement 105 Autographs 119 DEDICATION Among those who have helped us to understand what school means is a teacher. He seeks to instill in his students a love for knowledge and life. He has been with us all five years of our high school days. Striving to make our school better, giving unselfishly of his time, teaching us to become good citizens in our democracy, leading us to find the worthwhile things in life, he is always ready to say a cheery word of encouragement. As Charlie Brown would say, “Happiness is having a good friend.” For these attributes and many others—we, the Senior Class of 1969, humbly and sincerely, dedicate our yearbook to- Mr. John Vincent Morgan, Jr. 4 “School is the people who show us how to do things.” ADMINISTRATION 5 THE RICH VALLEY FACULTY Mr. Harold F. Williams, B.S., M.A. Milligan College East Tennessee State University Principal Mrs. Nellie Gray Olinger Secretary Our principal continually stresses to the students at Rich Valley High School the importance of an educa¬ tion. Displaying his admirable spirit of being proud of the school, he has won the support of the teachers and students to better the school and to work for progress. He is to be admired for his understanding and help given to his fellow workers. Mr. Kelly Osborne, B.S., M.E.D. Emory and Henry College University of Virginia Advanced Math, Introductory Algebra 6 Assistant Principal Mr. Eugene Mitchell Beck, Jr., B.A. Emory and Henry College General Science, Phy. Education Jr. Science Club Mrs. Mary Virginia Bonham A.B. l.L.S. B.A. William and Mary College Emory and Henry College Librarian Library Club Mr. Stanley Burke, B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Inst. Agriculture FFA Mrs. Mary Frances Campbell, B.S. Radford College English, Creative Writing Round-Up Mrs. Lois Comer, B.S. Radford College Typing, Shorthand, Office Practice FBLA Mr. Byron Daubert, B.A. Emory and Henry College History, Geography Monogram Club Mrs. Maude Farris Radford College Math, English Mr. George Farris, B.S. Emory and Henry College Math, Chemistry, Physics Science Club 7 Mr. A. V. Flynn, B.S. Concord College Band, Music Mr. J. T. Gardner, B.S., M.E.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agriculture FFA Mrs. Carolyn W. Jones, B.A. Emory and Henry College English, Phys. Ed., Mr. Gordon Jones, B.S. Concord College History, Phys. Ed., Driver Ed. Mr. Jerry Jones, B.A. Emory and Henry College History, Physical Education Mr. Allen T. Love, B.S. Emory and Henry College Mathematics, Science Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, B.S. Radford College Guidance Counselor Lasso Mr. M. M. Lewis, B.S., M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agriculture FFA, Patrol Club 8 Mr. John Morgan, Jr., B.A., M.S. Emory and Henry College Radford College Economics, Government, lli-Y Mr. Bill Oakes, B.S. Milligan College Physical Education, Biology Science Club Mrs. Della H. Osborne, B.S. Radford College English Tri-Hi-Y Mrs. Marian Richardson, B.A. Madison College Spanish, Social Studies Spanish Club Miss Billy Kay Smith, B.A. Radford College Typing, Bookkeeping, General Business, Beta Club Mrs. Linda M. Snodgrass, B.S. Radford College Home Economics F.H.A. Mrs. Ann Willis, B.S. Madison College English Junior Beta Club 9 School is Mr. Williams working on plans to help school get accepted into the Southern Association of Secondary Schools. Mr. Osborne is making out one of his famous advanced math tests. Mrs. Olinger keeps the books on the financial progress of our class. We caught Mr. Flynn in a moment of deep Mrs. Snodgrass helps a student in a Home- Miss Smith smiles as she teaches bookkeeping concentration. Ec. class. class. 10 Teachers working, too V4V Mrs. Campbell shows us how to diagram sen- I tences. Mr. Farris works a problem in the geometry class. Mrs. Richardson, C Que quiere decir ese frase? Our Faculty at their tasks Mr. Burke is preparing to use the overhead Mr. Love is shown giving help in math. Mr. Lewis encourages us to do our best with projector. agriculture problems. Mrs. Willis checks on book reports. Mr. Gardner muses to himself - “Just where Mr. Jones keeps us moving in physical edu- did I put that report?” cation class. 12 School is . . . Knowing a teacher will help. Mr. Morgan explains how a bill becomes a law. Mrs. Osborne is shown lecturing in her English class. This is one time that Mr. Oakes is doing paper work. Mrs. Fams believes in teaching of reading. Mr. Jones keeps a close watch on our attendance. Mrs. Jones is planning some work to be used in physical ed. Mr- Beck clears up a problem in science, classes. OPERATIONAL ASSISTANTS OUR BUS DRIVERS Frank Lamie, Roger McClure, Nathan Hess, John Martin, Joe Davidson, Garland Hubble, Marion Webb, Alva Waddle. Our Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Harvey Perry Our Cafeteria Supervisors Mrs. Grevelle Olinger Mrs. Janet Harris Mrs. Eleanor Robbins 14 “School is learning to write your own name.” CLASSES SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS SEATED: Lois Comer, sponsor, Donald Hilt, president; Elizabeth Lewis, sponsor. STANDING: Carol Olinger, secretary-treasurer; Billy Hackler, vice president; Howard Frye, reporter. 16 BRENDA GAIL ANDERSON “Brenda” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson RED 3, Saltville, Va. Academic JAMES RILEY BRUCE “Brucy” Son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bruce RED 1, Ceres, Va. General JERL DALE ARMSTRONG “Jed” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Amon Armstrong RED 3, Saltville, Va. Commercial CASSANDRA BOSTIC “Cassie” Daughter of Mrs. Helen Bostic RED 3, Saltville, Va. Commercial PATRICIA ANN BURKETT Patti-Trish” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie O. Burkett RED 3, Saltville, Va. Academic Charles McDonald BUCHANAN “Mac” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Buchanan RED 3, Saltville, Va. Academic ELEANOR GAIL CALAHAN “Beebee” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Calahan RED 1, Saltville, Va. Academic DENNIS GAYLE CARTER “Gayle” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Carter RFD 3, Saltville, Va. Academic SHARON JOAN CALL “Shawn” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Call RFD 3, Saltville, Va. Academic ROGER LEE CATRON “Catron” Grandson of Mrs. J. K. Catron RFD 3, Saltville, Va. Academic CAROL ANN CASSELL “Carol” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olen M. Cassell RFD 1, Saltville, Va. Academic GARY DWIGHT CRABTREE “Crabbie” Son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Crabtree RFD 3, Saltville, Va. Academic BRENDA FULLEN DELP “Benny” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pullen RED 1, SaltviUe, Va. General JOHN CRAV1N FRENCH “J. C.” Son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. French, Sr. Broadford, Va. General JANET REPASS DOANE “Granny” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Repass RED 1, Ceres, Va. Commercial HOWARD EDWARD FRYE “Howie” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Frye RED 1, Saltville, Va. Academic LOUDELL HAYDEN FORD “Loudell” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Othanicl Hayden RED 1, Saltville, Va. General OSCAR THOMAS FRYE “Oscar” Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Frye RED 2, Saltville, Va. General CATHY VIRGINIA FRYE “Cathy” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frye RI D 1, Saltville, Va. Commercial ROGER LEE FRYE “P-Nut” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Frye RFD 3, Saltville, Va. Academic SHELVA REBECCA FULLEN “Shelv” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fuller RFD 1, Saltville, Va. General RICHARD STANLEY GATES “Stanley” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie R. Gates RFD 3, Saltville, Va. General IRIS JEAN GOODMAN “Jean” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Goodman Hopewell, Va. Academic WILLIAM DENNY GRIFF1TTS “Buddy” Son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Griffitts Broadford, Va. General WILLIAM RAY HACKLER, JR. “Hack” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Smith RED 3, Sultville, Va. Academic KENNETH RAY HARRIS “Ken” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Q. Harris RED 1, Saltville, Va. General BETTY JOSEPHINE HAMM “Betty” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hamm Box 127, Ceres, Va. General KENNETH MILDEAN HANSHEW “Hanshew” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hanshew Ceres, Va. General DONALD EDWARD HILT “Donnie” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hilt Tannersville, Va. Academic GORDON TRIGG HAYTON “Gordon” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hay ton RED 1, Saltville. Va. General NORMAN DOUGLAS HOLLIDAY “Pig” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Holliday RFD 1, Saltville, Va. General BERTHA GAIL HUBBLE “Gail” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Hubble RFD 1, Ceres, Va. Academic MARVIN CURTIS HOLMES “Marvin” Son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Holmes Tannersville, Va. General RONALD CAMPBELL KINDER “Kinder” Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kinder Tannersville, Va. Commercial TONI LEIGH LAMIE “Tonathia” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lamie Tannersville, Va. Academic DENNIS JAY MILLER “Dennis” Son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Miller Rt. 1, Saltville, Virginia General BETTY SUE MARTIN “Susie” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Calvin Martin Tannersville, Va. General HAROLD EUGENE NIPPER “Nipper” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Nipper RED 3, Saltville, Va. Academic DONNA REED McGHEE “Woolly” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed McGhee Broadford, Va. Academic DANNY EUGENE NORRIS “Danny” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Norris RED 3, Saltville, Va. General RITA KAYE McALLISTER “Mack” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McAllister RED 1, Saltville, Va. Commercial REGINA ANNE NULL “Regina” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Null RED 1, Saltville, Va. Commercial JOHN ARTHUR ORR, JR. “Arthur” Son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Orr. Sr. RFD 3, Saltville, Va. General CAROL ANN OLINGER “Bugsy” Daughter of Mrs. John H. Olinger Broadford, Va. Commercial WILLIS RANDOLPH OSBORNE “Will” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Osborne RFD 3, Saltville, Va. General BILLY WAYNE PRATER “Bill” Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Prater RFD 1, Saltville, Va. General AUDREA CAROLE PRATT “Pratt” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Pratt RFD 3, Saltville, Va. Academic JERRY WAYNE ROOP “Roop” Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Roop RFD 1, Saltville, Va. General RITA ANN RHEA “Kitty” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rhea RED 3, Saltville, Va. Commercial DALE TRENT STEVENSON “Dale” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Stevenson RED 3, Saltville, Va. General JAMES EDGAR STEVENS “James” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stevens Tannersville, Va. General VIRGINIA PRATER SURBER “Jenny” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Prater RED 1, Saltville, Va. PHYLLIS ANN SPENCER “Phiz” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spencer RED 3, Saltville Academic DAVID ALLEN STEVENSON “Dave” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stevenson RED 3, Saltville, Va. Academic DOUGLAS WAYNE TAYLOR CONSTANCE ZANE TIBBS JOSEPH EDWARD TAYLOR “Doug” “Connie” “Joe Ed” Son of Daughter of Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. ' Mr. and Mrs. Worley Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Taylor M. Tibbs W. Taylor Broadford, Va. Ceres, Va. Tannersville, Va. General Academic Genera] WILLIAM LEO TURLEY “Bill” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Turley RED 3, SaltviUe, Va. Academic ESTHER CAROL WHITEHEAD “Esther” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Whitehead Box 73, Tannersville, Va. Academic MICHEAL BUCHANAN WEBB “Webber” Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Webb RFD 3, Saltville, Va. Academic SENIOR ACTIVITIES Eleanor Callihan tells about the Patrol Club in the first Seniors delight in shining new rings on Mr. Williams, assembly. Mrs. Campbell is assisting Seniors in the study of English Literature. Senior Sponsors, Mrs. Comer and Mrs. Lewis give instructions to Seniors on how to maintain dignity. This picture tells of the joy and pride of a seniors’ heart getting the ring. “1 want to shine mine too on Mrs. Lewis.” 27 SENIOR DIRECTORY BRENDA ANDERSON: Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish Club. Patrol, Science Club, Sr Beta Club, FHA, Lasso staff. JERL DALE ARMSTRONG: FFA. CASSANDRA BOSTIC: Softball, JV captain of Basketball Team of ’66, Tri-Hi-Y, Choral, Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, FBLA - Historian, Secretary, Band - President, Monogram - Secretary, Dramatics, SCA, Round-Up, Advertising Manager of Lasso, Co-captain Varsity Basketball. JAMES RILEY BRUCE: FFA - Vice President, President, FBLA - Parliamentarian, Basketball. CHARLES McDONALD BUCHANAN Hi-Y - Reporter, Spanish dub, Round-Up - Business Manager, Lasso Staff, Dramatics, SIPA Convention, Local Science Fair award. PATRICIA ANNE BURKETT Homeroom Chairman, Homecoming Court Attendant, Tri-Hi-Y - Secretary, Spanish Club, Science Club, Patrol, Library Club Chaplain, Round-Up, Lasso Staff, Basketball Manager, FHA. ELEANOR GAIL CALAHAN Head Patrolman, Science Club, Local Science Fair Award, Spanish Club, Sr. Beta Club, Girls JV Basketball, SCA, Tri-Hi-Y, FHA, Volleyball, Dramatics. SHARON JOAN CALL Eighth grade class reporter, Science Club, Jr. Beta Club - Treasurer, Sr. Beta Club - Secretary, Spanish Club, FBLA, SCA, Local Science Fair Award, Area Science Trophy, Typing Medal, Academic Scholarship Medal, Lasso Staff, Contestant at VJAS. DENNIS GAYLE CARTER Band, Patrol, Spanish Club, Hi-Y, Science Club - President, Local Science Fair award. CAROL ANN CASSELL Library Club - Secretary, Tri-Hi-Y, FHA, Spanish Club, Science Club, Round-Up Staff, Dramatics, Lasso Staff, Sr. Beta Club ROGER LEE CATRON Monogram Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, JV Basketball, Track, Football Manager, Baseball Manager, Band. GARY DWIGHT CRABTREE: Patrol, FFA, Sentinel, Treasurer; Hi-Y, Science Club, Spanish Club, Round-Up, Ninth grade class Treasurer. BRENDA FULLEN DELP Band, Choral, Volleyball, FBLA, Vice-President; Business Staff of Lasso, Round-Up. JANET REPASS DOANE: JV Basketball, Homecoming Court, FHA, FBLA, Vice-President, Band, Secretary; Business Staff of Lasso. LOUDELL HAYDEN FORD FHA, Dramatics, Choral FBLA, Library, Volleyball, Chapter Junior Degree in Home Economics. JOHN CALVIN FRENCH FFA, member of KVG. CATHY VIRGINIA FRYE FBLA, Treasurer; FHA, Round-Up, Assistant Business Manager of Lasso. HOWARD EDWARD FRYE: Jr Beta Club, Spanish Club, Basketball, Football, Track, Senior Beta Club, Treasurer; Hi-Y, Secretary; Senior Class Reporter, Monogram Club, Vice-President. OSCAR THOMAS FRYE FFA. ROGER LEE FRYE: Spanish Club, Hi-Y, Beta Club, Monogram Club, SCA, President; Junior Class President, Basketball, All District and Honorable Mention to All State. SHELVA REBECCA FULLEN: FBLA, Reporter; FHA, Round-Up, Cheerleader, Library Club, Lasso Staff. RICHARD STANLEY GATES: Basketball, Baseball, Track, Football, FFA. WILLIAM DENY GRIFFITTS: Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track, FBLA, FFA, Monogram Club. IRIS JEAN GOODMAN: (Transfer from Hopewell High School) Band, Vice-President; Majorefte, Drum Majorette, J.V. Cheerleader, Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish Club, FHA, Science Club, Dramatics, FBLA, Science Club, Dramatics, Lasso Staff, Monogram Club, J.V. Basketball, Varsity Bas- ketball-co-captain. WILLIAM RAY HACKLER, JR. Vice President of eighth grade, Peanut Football, SCA-Vice President, Football-Manager, Monogram Club, President of Ninth grade. Baseball, Spanish Club, Vice President of Tenth grade, Science Club, Dramatics, Beta Club-Vice President, Vice President of Senior Class. BETTY JOSEPHINE HAMM: Choral, FHA. KENNETH MILDENN HANSHEW: FFA. KENNETH RAY HARRIS: FFA, Track. MARY JANE HAVENS: FHA, Business Staff of Lasso. GORDON TRIGG HAYTON: FFA, Choral. DONALD EDWARD HILT Football, Baseball, Track, Jr. Beta Club, Spanish Club-Vice President, Monogram Club, Sr. Beta Club. Hi-Y-Vice President, Dramatics, Spanish Club-Sgt. at Arms, SCA, Secretary of Junior Class, Senior Class President, Lasso Staff, Local Science Fair award. NORMAN DOUGLAS HOLLIDAY Monogram Club-President, Round-Up Staff, Assistant Ad. Manager of Lasso, Football- Captain, Track, Spanish Club-Sgt. at Arms, President of Tenth grade. Homeroom Chairman of Tenth grade, Science Club. 28 SENIOR DIRECTORY MARVIN CURTIS HOLMES: Peanut Football, FI A BERTHA GAIL HUBBLE Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Science Club, Lasso Staff. RONALD CAMPBELL KINDER: Library Club, FFA-Reporter, Patrol, Hi-Y, Dramatics, FBLA, Local and area award in “Soil and Water Management, Lasso Staff. TONI LEIGH LA MIL Academic Scholarship Awards in eighth, ninth and tenth grades. Local Science Fair award, Tri-Ili-Y-Chaplain, Science Club-Secretary, Jr. Beta Club-President, Sr. Beta Club-President, Lasso Staff, SCA, Dramatics. BETTY SUE MARTIN: FHA-Parliamentarian. RITA EAYE McAL LISTER FHA-Chaplain, FBLA-Vice President, Tri-Hi-Y. Library Club, Round-Up Staff, Lasso Staff, Jr and Chapter Degree in FHA. DONNA REED McGHEE: Band-Majorette, JV Basketball-Co-Captain, Varsity Basketball-Co-Captain, Spanish Club, Science Club, Local Science Fair Award, SCA, Cheerleader-Captains, Girls Track, Monogram Club, Lasso Staff. HOWARD EUGENE NIPPER Football-Manager, Sr. Beta Club, Spanish Club. DANNY EUGENE NORRIS: FFA, JV Basketball. REGINA ANN NULL Beta Club, FBLA-Reporter, Commercial Scholarships awards in 9th, 10th, 11th grades, Business Staff of Lasso. CAROL ANN OLINGER Patrol, SCA, FBLA-President, FHA-Junior Degree, Round-Up Business Manager of Lasso, Secretary-Treasurer of Senior Class, Jr. Class Attendant in Homecoming Court, Maid of Honor in Homecoming Court from Senior Class, Choral, Shorthand medal, Commercial Scholarship in Eighth grade. JOHN ARTHUR ORR, JR Spanish Club, FFA: Reporter. WILLIS RANDOLPH OSBORNE: FFA, Spanish Club, Choral. BILLY WAYNE PRATER FFA; Sentinel, Treasurer, Secretary. CAROLE AUDREA PRATT: Softball manager, science fair (local) honorable mention, 2nd, 1st, 1st, grand award, (county) 3rd, 1st, 1st, (area) NASA citation, 2 Virginia Jr. Academy of Science Research grants, delegate to VJAS 2 years, SSTP participant, Jr. and Sr. Beta Clubs, Science Club; secretary-treasurer, vice-president, class officer-lOth, FBLA, SCA; secretary-treasurer 2 years, homecoming court, 2nd in VFW peace essay contest. Dramatics Club, JV and varsity cheerleader, Spanish Club delegate to SIPA, Lasso. RITA ANN RHEA Library Club, Choral, Dramatics, Lasso Staff, Round-Up Staff, Patrol, Tri-Hi-Y, Basketball; Manager, FHA, FBLA JERRY WAYNE ROOP FFA PHYLLIS ANN SPENCER Tri-Hi-Y, President, Sr. Beta Club; Parliamentary, Science Club, FBLA, Spanish Club: Reporter, SCA, 10th grade attendant in Homecoming Court, JV Basketball, Patrol, Lasso Staff, Dramatics, Monogram Club. JAMES EDGAR STEVENS FFA, KVG group. DALE TRENT STEVENSON: Patrol, FFA. DAVID ALLEN STEVENSON: FBLA, Science Club, Local Science Fair Award, Round-Up Staff; Assistant Editor; Sports editor, Lasso Staff, Hi-Y; Chaplain, Dramatics, Secretary of 8th Grade, Represented Round-Up at SIPA, Spanish Club. VIRGINIA PRATER SURBER FHA, Tri-Hi-Y, FBLA, Maid of Honor in Homecoming Court, Business Staff of Lasso, Round-Up Staff, Homeroom Chairman of 8th grade, 8th grade class President, Choral. 9th grade attendant in Homecoming Court, Library Club. DOUGLAS WAYNE TAYLOR FFA; Secretary, Monogram Club, Choral, Football; Manager, Baseball, Track, Jr. Class Reporter, Basketball, Peanut Football. JOSEPH EDWARD TAYLOR FFA. CONSTANCE ZANE TIBBS: Homeroom Chairman of 8th grade, Tri-Hi-Y; Parliamentarian, Spanish Club, Science Club, Library Club; President, Senior Class attendant on Homecoming Court. SCA, Round-Up Staff, Lasso Staff, Dramatics. WILLIAM LEO TURLEY Spanish Club; President, Monogram Club, SCA, Jr. Beta Club. Sr. Beta Club, Dramatics, Football; Captain; Basketball, Track, Treasurer of Jr. Class. Peanut Football, Scholastically aptitude award in Track. MICHAEL BUCHANAN WTBB Football. Basketball, Spanish Club, Monogram, Science Club ESTHER CAROL WHITEHEAD: Dramatics, Lasso Staff, Sr. Beta Club, Jr. Beta Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Hi-Y Homecoming Queen of 1968. 29 JUNIOR CLASS Mrs. Ann Willis, sponsor; Bradley Carter, president; Joe Clear, vice-president; Sid Call, secretary-treasurer; Joan McElraft, reporter (Not Present For Picture) Mrs. Marian Richardson Bradley Carter Judy Anderson LeeNell Anderson Sheila Bales Carol Bentley Brenda Brown Hazel Buchanan Shirley Burkett Micheal Call Sid Call Hobert Carter Fred Chapman Barney Clear Joe Clear Larry Cullop Cynthia DeBord Jeff DeBord John DeBusk 32 Charles Dinsmore Rita Doano Cynthia Durham Catherine Echols Ella Mac Evans Kenneth Evans Hubert Ferley Sandra Franklin Faye Frye George Gillespie Kenneth Gillespie Kathy Haga 33 Richard Hall Wayne Holmes Edward Henshew Ann Hays Reginald Keesee Charles Keith Arlene Kelley Jerry Lamie Ray Lamie Kenneth Lowery Barbara Mabe Allen Martin 34 Joan McElraft Merle Mitchell Caroline Moore Joan Norris Brenda Pennington Gail Penland Jane Pratt Fay Print Jimmy Puckett Gary Ratcliffe Charles Robinson William Shelton 35 Dennis Snow Patsy Stilwell James Surbei Robert Surber Shelby Taylor Kathy Terry Gary Thigpin Terry Thigpin Frances Tuggle Katherine Tuggle Kenneth Worley Jerry Wyatt 36 TENTH GRADE OFFICERS Mr. George Farris, sponsor; Tommy Keesee, secretary-treasurer; Steve Spence, vice president; Jerry Frye, president; Mrs. Della Osborne, sponsor; Mrs. M. F. Campbell, sponsor. 37 UP Bobbie Atkins Margaret Campbell Sarah Clark Audrey Doane Freda Bise Tommy Campbell Mary Ann Creggar Dora Ferley Joe Boardwine Jim Carter Gary Cullop Kenneth French 38 Gary Frye Patricia E. Frye Randolpli Hanshew Linda Hess Jerry Frye Patricia R Frye James Harris Linda Hypes Joel Frye Virginia Gillespie Drema Hayden Claude Johnson Mars ' I rye Gcorgi Hamm Tin i is Haynes Sandy Kell 39 Ella Keesee Lester Moore Jean Prater Debra Smith Ricky Lamie Steve Murray Angela Puckett Sara Sneed Darrell McCready Philda Neal Danny Puckett Steve Spence Penny Minton Carol Null Mitize Roberts Bonnie Stevens 40 Linda Surber Joyce Taylor Barbara Tilson Cathy Tolbert Tracy Trentadue Howard Turley Sammy Turley Steve Whitely Allan Wyatt Clarence Tolbert Charles Turley Tommy Keese NOT PICTURED Martha Blevins Faye Byers Eugene Cassell Alice Edmonds James Taylor 41 NINTH GRADE OFFICERS Connie Durham, homeroom chairman; Ronnie Allison, Mr. Flynn, sponsor; Nanine Puckett, homeroom chairman; Mr. Love, sponsor; Carl Lamie, president. 42 Ronnie Allison Michael Armstrong Tommy Calahan Carolyn Creggar Mary Anderson Curtis Blevins Patricia Call John Creggar Agnes Armstrong Jeff Buchanan Jimmy Campbell Donald Davidson Gary Armstrong Ann Burgess Georgia Chapman Shelva Davidson 43 Daphine Doane Diane French Darlene Fullen Earnest Gillespie Linda Doane Danny Frye Janice Fullen Gail Griffitts Connie Durham Gilbert Frye Karen Fullen Randy Hall Naomi Evans Treva Frye Jackie Gillespie Donnie Harris 44 James Harris, Jr. Thelma Havens Richard Haven Robert Keene Jeff Harris James Haynes Bonnie Horne Judy Kell Ruth Harris Virginia Hayes Brian Hubble Carl Lamie Betty Havens Lacie Hayden Jerry Hubble Debbie Maiden 45 Kathy Maloyed Joey Moore Denny Olinger Donald Pennington Sandra McAllister Marie Myers Ronnie Olinger Macy Pratt Dottie Minton Loretta Nichols Larry Orr Nanine Puckett Frances Minton Randy Oakes Dale Osborne David Rhea 46 Judy Rhea Rose Ann Shelton Wanda Surber Ralph Rhea Sue Roberta George Taylor Roger Rhea Rita Snow Roger Tolbert Donna Rhea Brenda Seymour Michael Spence Vicki Tolbert 47 EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS Sponsors Mr. Daubert, Mr. Oakes, Mrs. Jones. SEATED: Hal Campbell, vice president; Dean Holmes, treasurer; Billy DeBord, secretary; Doug Hall, reporter; Bruce Hardin, president. Vicie Abel Phyllis Anderson Willis Anderson James Armstrong Mark Armstrong Virginia Armstrong Larry Bales Clarence Blevins Betty Buchanan John Burgess Hal Campbell Cathy Chapman Larry Chapman Lydia Chapman Vicki Clear Glenn a Crabtree Rebecca Crabtree Carolyn Davidson Brenda DeBord William DeBord Sandra Debusk Connie Doane Bobby Dye Eddie Evans Jimmy Farmer Clarence Frye David Frye Truman Frye Marilyn Fullen William Fullen Brenda Gillespie Sidney Gillespie Doug Hall Bruce Hardin Jody Harper Dale Harris Judy Havens Luther Havens Leslie Holmes Patricia Holmes Vickie Moore Michael Neal Doris Nickols William Norris Ronald Null Linda Olinger Sandra Olinger William Olinger William Penland Patty Poston Joan Pratt Glen Repass William Roark George Robbins Rose Mary Robbins Thomas Robbins Rebecca Smith Edward Sova Mary Spencer Douglas Stevens Robert Stevenson Vena Surber Linda Taylor Yvonne Thigpen Gary Tibbs Allie Tuggle Deborah Tuggle Michael Tuggle Martha Weeks Michael Worley Mary Wyatt NOT Pi TURED Terry yers Billy ( 11 Will Doane Ted Ellis Jo. arr is L Roop SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS Mrs. Maude Farris, sponsor; Mr. Jerry Jones, sponsor; Robert Gillespie, president; Debbie Wilson, vice president; Tom Buchanan, secretary-treasurer; Jeff Smith, reporter; Mr. Gene Beck, sponsor. Lois Abel Connie Anderson Ivy Anderson Charles Armstrong Luke Armstrong Mike Ashley Mary Atwood Polly Bently Margaret Buchanan Tommy Buchanan David Burgess Johnny Burkett Joe Burkett Barbara Call Dean Call Sandra Campbell John Clark Janice Collins Casper Crcgger Albert Davison Alisa Davidson Betty Dillman Darlene Doane l Clara Franklin Anita Frye Jeffery Frye Jerry Frye Lacy Frye Susie Frye Ricky Gillespie Robert Gillespie Dwight Hall Richard Henshew Shelva Harris Brenda Havens David Hayden Mary Hayden Venon Hayden James Holmes Joseph Holmes Valerie Holmes Brenda Keene Johnny Keene James Keesee Richard Keesee Shelby Keith Melvin Kestner Vicki Lamie Peggy Lester Wayne Lowery Janies Maloyed Arlyss Mitchell Debbie McElraft Joni Necessary Connie Nipper Debbie Norris Diane Oakes Johnny Olinger Charles Osborne Kathy Patrick Ellen Paul John Pickle Patricia Prater Pamela Prater Kathy Ratcliff Patsy Ratcliff Curtis Reeves Dean Rhea Cynthia Robbins Linda Roop Teresa Rose David Sessor Danny Shelton Rex Shelton Jeff Smith Bobby Snoderly Shelva Sova David Spence Zane Stevenson Richard Surber Steve Taylor Christine Turley Kathy Turley Betty Vanhoozer Patsy Williams Debbie Wilson Rhudy Wyatt NOT PICTURED Arnold Evans Lacy Ritter Franklin Turley Cindy Willoughby School is going to club meetings ACTIVITIES STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION SCA Officers and sponsors (left to right) Brad Carter, Vice-President; Roger Frye, President; Carol Pratt, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Gordon Jones, Sponsor; Mr. John Morgan (not pictured), Sponsor. Roger Frye, President presides at first assembly. SCA COUNCIL FIRST ROW-Seated left to right: Carol Olinger, Cassie Bostic, Nanine Puckett, Debbie Smith, Roger Frye, Bruce Harden, Robert Gillespie, Donna McGhee, Connie Durham. SECOND ROW: Carol Pratt, Joan Norris, Patty Poston. Jerry Frye, Toni Lamie, Hal Campbell, Connie Tibbs, Sharon Call, Carl Lamie. THIRD ROW: Don Hilt, Jerry Frye, Brad Carter, Bill Turley, Steve Spence, Gary Ratcliffe, Norman Holliday, Gayle Carter, Debbie Wilson, Phyllis Spencer, Eleanor Calahan, Bill Hackler. Mr. Gordon Jones. 59 FIRST ROW: John DeBusk, Steve Spence, John Orr, Riley Bruce, Ronnie Kinder, Jerry Lamie. SECOND ROW: Joe Boardwine, Marvin Holmes, Bobby Dye, Sammy Turley, Luther Havens, Steve Farmer, Mike Tuggle, Roger Talbert, Jim Haynes, Mason Taylor, Willis Osborne. THIRD ROW: Oscar Frye, Billy Jones, Charles Turley, Eugene Cassell, James Stevens, Ronnie Olinger, Terry Thigpin, Donald Davidson, Avory Blevins, Billy Prater, Buddy Griffitts. FOURTH ROW: Bobby Keene, Teddy Ellis, Denny Doane, Stanley Gates, Gary Tibbs, Merle Mitchell, Danny Lamie, Douglas Stevens, Danny Roark, Dennis Snow, Robert Adkins, Ken Harris. FIFTH ROW: Wayne Holmes, David Frye, Eddie Evans, Mike Gillespie, Wayne Null, Joel Frye, Kenneth French, Kenneth Evans, Barney Clear, Ronnie Allison, Jimmy Puckett. SIXTH ROW: Truman Frye, Clarence Frye, Gary Frye, Danny Norris, Gilbert Frye, Dale Osborne, Joe Ed Taylor, Alan Wyatt. FUTURE FARM | Doug Taylor—Secretary, Ronnie Kinder—Reporter, Gary Crabtree—Treasurer, Riley Bruce—President, Steve Spence-Vice-President, Howard Turley— Sentinel, John Orr-Asst. Pres., Mr. M. M. Lewis, Sponsor, Thomas Haynes-Asst. Sec., Jerry Lamie —Asst. Reporter, Mike Spence-Asst. Treasurer, Mr. Stanley Burke, Sponsor, John DeBusk—Asst. Vice-President, Jeff Buchanan—Asst. Sentinel, Mr. J. T. Gardner—Sponsor. 60 FIRST ROW: Doug Taylor, Thomas Haynes, Gary Crabtree, Mike Spence, Howard Turley, Jeff Buchanan, Mr. M. M. Lewis, Mr. Stanley Burke, Mr. J. T. Gardner. SECOND ROW: Donald Pennington, Ray Lamie, Gary Cullop, Jackie Lainie, Curtis Blevins, Mike Armstrong, Rickey Hayden, Terry Byers, Kay Hanshew, Brian Hubble, John Creggar. THIRD ROW: Robert Anderson, Denny Olinger, Donnie Harris, J. W. Harris, Dale Stevenson, Jerry Grogg, Kenneth Hanshew, Larry Cullop, George Gillespie, Eddie Sova. FOURTH ROW: Donnie Jones, Junior Norris, Jerry Wyatt, Randy Hall, Ben Rhea, Mike Call, Jackie Gillespie, Gary Armstrong, David Olinger, Kenny Lowery. FIFTH ROW: Hubert Ferley, Rocky Gillespie, Tommy Callihan, Gordon Hayden, Alan Martin, R. T. Surber, Kenneth Gillespie, Jerl Armstrong, Jerry Ropp, Jay Miller, Willis Anderson, Doug Hall, John French, Larry Roop, Charles Keith, Johnny Burgess. :RS OF AMERICA In his Sales and Service Class, Mr. Burke is teaching transmission power and how it works from the Ford motor. 61 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FRONT ROW: Rose Ann Shelton, Rita Snow, Cindy Durham, Darlene Fullen, Frances Tuggle, Audrea Doane. SECOND ROW: Faye Pruitt, Marie Myers, Karen Fullen, Rita McAllister, Darlene Hubble, Shirley Burkett, Jean Taylor, Carolyn Creggar, Judy Kell, Ginger Hays, Shelva Fullen, Patti Burkett. THIRD ROW: Ann Burgess, Eleanor Calahan, Jean Gillispie, Frances Minton, Mary Jane Havens, Katherine Echols, Joan Norris, Carol Cassell, Agnes Armstrong, Brenda Seymour, Brenda Anderson, Mrs. Snodgrass-Sponsor. Darlene Fullen-Chaplain; Rita Snow-Song Leader; Frances Minton-Photographer; Joan Norris—President; Frances Tuggle—Vice-President; Cindy Durham—Secretary; Audrea Doane—Reporter; Jean Taylor—Historian; Rose Shelton-Parliamentarian. BETA CLUB Officers from TOP TO BOTTOM, Toni Lamie, President Billy Hackler, Vice President Sharon Cali, Secretary Howard Frye, Treasurer Phyllis Spencer, Parliamentarian ROW 1, from left to right: Sharon Call, Carol Cassell, Esther Whitehead, Phyllis Spencer, Brenda Anderson, Barbara Mabe, Eleanor Callihan, Brenda Pennington, Regina Null, Toni Lamie. ROW 2: Jerry Lamie, Joan McElraft, Carolyn Moore, Cindy DeBord, Ann Hayes, Gail Penland, Kathy Terry, Carole Pratt, John DeBusk. ROW 3: Bradley Carter, Howard Erye, Billy Hackler, Harold Nipper. Roger Frye, Jeff DeBord, Billy Turley, Donald Hilt, Joe Clear, Charles Dinsmore: Sponsor-Kayc Smith. 63 THE ROUND-UP Editor-Caiole Pratt Assistant Editor-David Stevenson Business Manager—Mac Buchanan The Round-Up staff: (SEATED L. to R.) David Stevenson, Mac Buchanan, Carole Pratt, Patti Burket. (STANDING L. to R.) Connie Tibbs, Roger Catron, Carol Cassell, Mrs. Mary Frances Campbell (Sponsor), Gary Crabtree, Norman Holliday, John Orr. Round-Up typists: (FIRST ROW, L. to R.) Regina Null, Mary Jane Havens. (SECOND ROW) Cathy Frye, Virginia Surber, Janet Doane, Brenda Delp. (THIRD ROW) Cassie Bostic, Carol Olinger, Sharon Call. (FOURTH ROW) Norman Holliday, Rita Rhea, Rita McAllister, (STANDING) Mrs. Lois Comer. FIRST ROW: Regina Null, Loudell Ford, Rita Rhea, Shelva Fullen, Rita McAllister, Carol Olinger, Cassie Bostic, Jean Goodman, Phyllis Spencer, Sharon Call, Carole Pratt. SECOND ROW: Riley Bmce, Cathy Frye, Buddy Griffitts, Virginia Surber, Brenda Pennington, Brenda Brown, Barbara Mabe, Brenda Delp, Janet Doane, Ronnie Kinder. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Comer, Gary Thigpin, Cannie Armstrong, Cindy Durham, Ella Mae Evans, Kathy Terry, Joan Norris, Frances Tuggle, Patsy Stilwell, Jean Taylor, John DeBusk. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER OF AMERICA FIRST ROW: Cindy Durham, Historian; Carol Olinger, President; Mrs. Comer, Sponsor; Brenda Delp. Vice Pres¬ ident; Cassie Bostic, Secretary; Cathy Frye, Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Riley Bruce, Parliamentarian; Shelva Fullen, Reporter. TRUMPETS AND CORINETS: Tommy Keesee, Roger Catron, Gayle Carter, Debbie Maiden, Graham Paul, Steve Murray, Diane Oakes, Jane Pratt, Sandy DeBusk, Debbie McElraft, Tommy Campbell. BARITONES, BRASS CLARINET, AND HORN: Anita Frye, Martha Weeks, Yvonne Thigpin, Shelia Bales. STEER TROMBONES: Darlene Fullen, Brenda DeBord, Donna Rhea, Cindy DeBord, Cindy Robbins, Cassie Bostic, Sandy McAllister. CLARINETS: Caroline Moore, Jean Goodman, Mary Rachel Buchanan, Patsy Call, Naomine Evans, Linda Taylor, Patty Poston, Sandy Campbell, Betty Dillman. SAXOPHONES: Peggy Campbell, Beeky Smith, Connie Durham, Rosemary Robbins, Rieky Hanshew, Glen Repass, Judy Keesee, (Not pictured), Evelyn Weeks. PERCUSSION: Patsy Stilwell, Shelva Sova, Linda Hess, Bobby Patrick, Nagita Puckett, Nanine Puckett, Steve Whitley. BAND FLUTES: Jody Harper, Rebecca Crabtree, Sandy Franklin, Janet Doane. OFFICERS: Band Managers, Linda Hess Bobby Patrick; Head Drum Majorette, Jean Goodman; President, Cassie Bostic; V. Pres., Janet Doane; Sec.-Tres., Steve Whitely. STEERS MAJORETTES DRUM MAJORETTE: Jean Goodman MAJORETTES: Debbie Maiden, Cindy DeBord, Sheila Bales, Patty Poston. MAJORETTES: Patty Poston, Debbie Maiden, Cindy DeBord, Sheila Bales. DRUM MAJORETTE: Jean Goodman. LIBRARY CLUB Doug Taylor, Patti Burkett, Carol Cassel, Connie Tibbs, Patricia Frye, Joyce Taylor, Cannie Armstrong, Connie Durham, Joan Norris, Charles Turley, Marie Myers, Darlene Hubble, Patricia Holmes, Yuonne Thigpin, Virginia Hays, Ronnie Kinder, Bamie Clear, Claude Johnson, Loudell Ford, Buddy Griffitts, Brenda Brown, Jerry Lamie. OFFICERS: President, Connie Tibbs; Vice-President, Patricia E. Frye; Secretary-Treasurer, Carol Cassel; Reporter, Joyce Taylor. 69 r ml 1 f I TOP: Coach Jerry Jones, Carole Pratt, Billy Hackler, Ricky Hall, Sid Call, Mike Webb, Roger Frye, Jim Carter, Donald Hilt, Tommy Keesee, Roger Catron, Coach Buzz Daubert. ROW TWO: Joe Clear, Howard Frye, Doug Taylor, Billy Turley, Jimmy Puckett, Dennis Snow, Barney Clear, Brad Carter, Stanley Gates, Norman Holiday. FIRST ROW: Buch Keesee, Phyllis Spencer, Patty Burkett, Donna McGhee, Buddy Griffitts, Jean Goodman, Barbara Mabe, Cassie Bostic, Hubert Ferley. MONOGRAM CLUB OFFICERS Jim Carter, sergeant-at-arms; Howard Frye, vice president; Cassie Bostic, secretary; Nor¬ man Holiday, president; Hubert Ferley, trea¬ surer; Mr. Daubert, sponsor and Mr. Jerry Jones, sponsor. ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT Gary Crabtree, Dale Stevenson, Ronnie Kinder. ROW 2 — Carol Olinger, Niguita Puckett, Nini Puckett, Virginia Hays, Pattie Burkett, Vicki Clear, Darlene Hubble, Marie Myers, Martha Blevins, Mary Creggar, Eleanor Callihan, Canny Armstrong, Patricia Frye, Agnes Armstrong, Barney Clear. ROW 3 Mr. Lewis, Mr. Burke, Philda Neal, Janet Doane, Sandy Franklin, Barbara Mabe, Naoma Evans, Joan Norris. THE PATROL CLUB Mr. Burke - Assistant Sponsor Eleanor Callihan Head Patrol Franky Tuggle Assistant Head Patrol Mr. Lewis - Sponsor 71 lllli CHORAL CLASS Mr. Flynn, Sponsor. ROW I: Darlene Fullen, Kathy Maloyed, Carol Null, Carolyn Creggar. ROW II: Jerry Lamie Buddy Griffitts, Gordon Hayton, Loudell Ford, Ricky Hall, Doug Taylor. 72 SCI ENCE CLUB OFFICERS: President Gayle Carter; V. Pres. Cindy DeBord; Sec. - Freda Bise; Reporter - Carolyn Moore; Historian Jane Pratt; Sponsors Mr. Gene Beck, Mr. George Farris. 1ST ROW Carole Pratt, Carol Cassell, Connie Tibbs, Esther Whitehead, Sandy McAllister, Jean Goodman, Donna McGhee, Ninine Puckett, Debbie Maiden. 2ND ROW Patsy Stilwell, Gail Hubble, Brenda Anderson, Loretta Nichols, Phyllis Spencer, l ' aye Frye, Rita Snow, Freda Bise, Connie Durham, Mike Webb. 3RD ROW Brad Carter, Steve Murray, Patti Burkett, Jimmy Campbell, Toni Lamie, Ann Hayes, Sharon Call, Jane Pratt. Mr. George Farris, Carolyn Moore, Cindy DeBord. 4FH ROW Bobby Patrick, Jerry Hubble, Claude Johnson, David Stevenson, Gayle Carter, Gary Crabtree, Roger Catron, Tommy Campbell, Jerry Lamie, Joe Clear, Hobert Carter, Larry Orr, Mr. Gene Beck, Mr. Bill Oakes. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS Billy Turley — President Debbie Smith — Vice-President Joan McElraft - Secretary Cindy DeBord — Treasurer Reggie Keesee — Sergeant at Arms FIRST ROW - Linda Hypes, Sara Snead, Joyce Taylor, Freda Bise, Cindy DeBord, Caroline Moore, Shelia Bales, Peggy Campbell, Gail Penland. SECOND ROW - Toni Lamie, Esther Whitehead, Brenda Anderson, Gail Hubble, Donna McGhee, Jean Goodman, Patti Burkett, Carol Cassel, Connie Tibbs, Eleanor Calahan. THIRD ROW - Anne Hays, Brad Carter, Joe Clear, Hobert Carter, Billy Turley, Roger Frye, Phyllis Spencer, Don Hilt, Billy Hackler, Joan McElraft. FOURTH ROW - Lester Moore, Jerry Frye, Tommy Campbell, Reggie Keesee, Barbara Tilson, Tracy Trentadue, Faye Frye, Joan Carter, Sandy Franklin, Cathy Haga, Philda Neal, Ella Keesee. FIFTH ROW - Steve Murray, James Harris, Darrell McCready, Sid Call, Eddie Hanshew, Jim Carter, Steve Whitely, Rachel Buchanan, Jane Pratt. 74 TRI-HI-Y FIRST ROW: Phyllis Spencer, Patsy Stilwell, Jean Goodman, Rita McAllister, Dora Ferley, Martha Blevins, Kathy Talbert, Angela Puckett, Freda Bise, Barbara Mabe, Brenda Pennington, Arlene Kelley. SECOND ROW: Mitzi Roberts, Brenda Anderson, Cindy DeBord, Carolyn Moore, Mary Frye, Linda Hypes, Sarah Snead, Ella Keesee, Kathy llaga, Cassie Bostic. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Osborne, Frances Tuggle, Patti Burkett, Shelva Davidson, Sandy Kell, Jean Taylor, Joan Norris, Cindy Durham, Mary Rachel Buchanan. Ann Hayes, Jane Pratt, Sandy Franklin, Sheila Bales, Joyce Taylor. Phyllis Spencer, President; Cindy DeBord, Vice President; Ann Hays, Sec¬ retary; Sheila Bales, Treasurer; Cindy Durham, Chaplain; Carolyn Moore. Par¬ liamentarian; Patsy Stilwell, Song Lead¬ er; Jane Pratt, Reporter; Mrs. Della Osborne, Sponsor. JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB ROW 1, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Dillman, Clara Franklin,Casper Cregger, Albert Davidson, Ricky Gillespie, Johnny Keene, Johnny Clark. ROW 2: Alisa Davidson, Sandra Campbell, Joan Necessary, Vicki Lamie, Kathy Atwood, Kathy Turley, Mike Neel, Yvonne Thigpen, Buddy Hypes, Bobby Snodderly, Mark Armstrong. ROW 3: Teresa Rose, Debbie Wilson, Patty Poston, Linda Taylor, Sandra DeBusk. ROW 4: Mr. Beck, Sponsor; Barbara Call, Kathy Patrick, Graham Paul, Bruce Harden, Luke Armstrong; Sponsor, Mr. 17 arris. OFFICERS - President - Linda Taylor; Vice President — Sandra Campbell; Secretary Treasurer - Graham Paul; His¬ torian — Patty Poston. 76 JUNIOR BETA CLUB FIRST ROW: Patty Call, Peggy Campbell, Freda Bise, Debbie Smith, Sara Sneed, Dottie Minton, Loretta Nichols, Tommy Campbell, Nannie Pucket. SECOND ROW: Connie Durham, Treva Frye, Tracy Trentadue, Ella Keesee, Linda Hypes, Rita Snow, Georgia Hamm, Debbie Maiden, Carl Lamie, Randy Oakes. THIRD ROW: Joyce Taylor, Larry Orr, Charles Turley, Barbara Tilson, Patricia Frye, Steve Murray, Jerry Hubble, Cathy Tobert, Patricia R. Frye, Bonnie Stevens. OFFICERS: Debbie Smith, President; Freda Bise, Vice President; Patricia Frye, Secretary; Tracy Trentadue, Treasurer; Mrs. Willis, Spon¬ sor. 77 DRAMA AND FORENSIC GROUP FIRST ROW: Cannie Armstrong, Patricia Burkett, Connie Tibbs, Cassie Bostic, Jean Goodman, Patsy Stilwell, Brenda Brown, Rita Rhea, Mary Frye, Shirley Burkett. SECOND ROW: Ella Keesee, Carole Pratt, Joyce Taylor, Sarah Snead, Carolyn Moore, Sheila Bales, Faye Frye, Jane Pratt, Ann Hayes. THIRD ROW: Cindy DeBord, Tracy Trentadue, Carol Cassell, Loudell Ford, Eleanor Calahan, Toni Lamic, Esther Whitehead, Phyllis Spencer, Sandra Franklin, Joan McElraft. FOURTH ROW: Mrs. Lewis, Hobart Carter, Ronald Kinder, Donald Hilt, Joey Holmes, Roger Frye, Terry Thigpin, Billy Hackler, Barney Clear. FIFTH ROW: David Stevenson, Charles Buchanan, Billy Turley, Mike Webb. 78 tnzomm CHEERLEADERS Captain — Donna McGhee BOTTOM ROW L to R: Anne Hayes, Carole Pratt, Linda Hess. SECOND ROW: Joan McElraft, Debbie Smith. TOP: Donna McGhee, Captain. J.V. CHEERLEADERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Captain-Barbara Tilson, Sarah Clark, Nagita Puckett, Kathy Tolbert, Patricia Frye. The 1968-69 Varsity Cheerleaders, under the guidance of Mrs. Gordon Jones, worked to have school spirit in “the Valley” soar to its height. Through long hours of hard work and with the support of the student body, fans, teams and coaches they worked even harder to reach their goal. With only two graduating Seniors the others hope to return next year and top the school spirit of this year. Cheerleaders keep up spirit at boys basketball game. 1968 STEERS FIRST ROW: Alan Wyatt, Howard Turley, Randy Oakes, Tommy Keesee, Randy Hall, Ben Rhea, Butch Frye, Hobert Carter, Brad Turley, Donald Hilt, Billy Hackler, Howard Frye, Butch Keesee, Ronnie Olinger, Terry Thigpin. THIRD ROW: Buddy Griffltts, Dennis Snow. FIRST ROW: Captains Billy Turley and Norman Holliday. SECOND ROW: Coach Jerry Jones, Head Coach Buz Daubert, Coach Gene Beck. Rural Retreat - John Battle — Chilhowie — Patrick Henry - Fries — Saltville - Sullivan - Holston - Abingdon — Independence - f V 1 FOOTBALL VARSITY Carter, Jimmy Grogg, Larry Orr. SECOND ROW: Barney Clear, Doug Taylor, Wayne Holmes, Rocky Gillespie, Joe Clear, Billy Jerry Wyatt, Ricky Hall, Norman Holliday, Kenneth Gillespie, Hubert Ferley, S id Call, Mike Webb, Robert Anderson, Jim Carter, BILL TURLEY-“Billy” co-captain played offensive half back and defen¬ sive half back. He caught more passes than anyone on the team. NORMAN HOLLIDAY-“Pig” cocaptain play¬ ed fullback and line backer. He was hurt most of the year but played anyway. Of 4 games, he carried the ball 81 times for 538 yards. “Pig” was fast to be a big man. DOUG TAYLOR-“Heider” was a start¬ ing strong guard who was hurt most of the year, but still played. He was the quickest lineman we had. Seniors In Action MIKE WEBB-“Webber” strong end and vicious down field blocker. He became one of the better receivers at the end of the season. BUDDY GRIFFITTS-“Griffitts” played quar¬ ter back, threw 8 TD passes. He was good field general; called plays well. BILL HACKLER-“Bill” played first year as defensive comer back. He turned out to be one of the most victorious players. DONALD HILT-“Don” defensive tackle and guard. Quick for big man HOWARD FRYE-“Frye” played as defensive half back and offensive end. Real good in and pursues real well on defense. P ass defensive and fine open field tackier. J.V. FOOTBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Ben Rhea, Tommy Keesee, Hobert Carter, Alan Wyatt, Jimmy Grogg, Larry Orr, Randy Oakes, Howard Turley, Coach Gene Beck. SECOND ROW: Barney Clear, Rocky Gillespie, Randy Hall, Ronnie Olinger, Robert Anderson, Sid Call, Butch Frye, Terry Thigpin, Wayne Holmes, Jerry Wyatt, Coach Jerry Jones. PEANUT FOOTBALL FIRST ROW: Hal Campbell, Mike Neal, Dean Rhea, Ricky Keesee, Larry Chapman; Robert Stevenson, David Frye. Mike Gillespie, Junior Norris, Rhudy Wyatt, James Holmes. SECOND ROW: Tom Buchanan, Jem Frye, Eddie Evans, Melvin Kestner, Dean Holmes, Truman Frye, Billy Call, Steve Taylor, John Clark, Larry Bales. THIRD ROW: Coach Jom ddie Sova, Bruce Hardin, Dale Harris, Don Jones, Jimmy Farmer, James Smith, Billy Jones, J.C. Maloyed. 85 THE 68-69 LASSIES Lassies proved to be one of the toughest teams in the district. Cassie Bostic, the only returning letterman showed desired goal. and Marion and Chilhowie beaten once. be a winning team next year. FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR THE LASSIES WERE DISTRICT Cindy DeBord, Nanine Puckett, Joan McElraft, Ann Hays, Mary Rachael Buchanan. Debbie Maiden 86 COUNTY CHAMPIONS I Paced by Nanine Puckett and Mary Rachel Buchanan as forwards and the able ability of Ann Hays at guard, the the Lassies ' lack of experience but the girls agreed that their willingness to work together as a team help achieve the The Lassies lost only two games with Chilhowie and Marion. Sugar Grove and Saltville were each beaten twice Leaving the Lassies this year are only the four co-captains, so with lots of experience returning the Lassies should CHAMPS. Phyllis Spencer, Cassie Bostic, Dora Ferley, Jean Goodman, Donna McGhee 87 GIRLS BASKETBALL Varsity Coach Jones pauses with quad-captains. STANDING: Donna McGhee and Cassie Bostic. KNEELING: Phyllis Spencer and Jean Goodman. SCHEDULE RV 39 Sugar Grove 18 RV 25 Marion 24 RV 25 Chilhowie 30 RV 31 Saltville 30 RV 40 Sugar Grove 26 RV 40 Marion 24 RV 22 Chilhowie 16 RV 33 Saltville 15 88 JV LASSIES TEAM FIRST ROW: Debbie Smith, Carolyn Moore, Co-Captain Sheila Bales, Co-Captain Freda Bise, Nigita Puckett, and Joan Carter. SECOND ROW: Coach Carolyn Jones, Donna Rhea, Diane French, Daphine Doane, Peggy Campbell, Wanda Surber, Linda Surber, Darlene Fallen, Sandy McAllister, and Lucille Minton. Not Pictured is Tracy Trentadue. J. V. SCHEDULE RV 30 Sugar Grove 14 RV 20 Marion 21 RV 23 Chilhowie 24 RV 17 Saltville 26 RV 17 Sugar Grove 12 RV 21 Marion 19 RV 23 Chilhowie 10 RV 11 Saltville 8 89 BOYS VARSITY FIRST ROW: Billy Turley, Buddy Griffitts, Ricky Hall, Howard Frye, Joe Clear, Brad Carter. SECOND ROW: Harold Nipper, Man- Bill Oakes. 90 BASKETBALL TEAM ager; Wayne Holmes, Manager; Jerry Wyatt, Jeff DeBord, Mike Webb, Jimmy Puckett, Roger Frye, Kenneth Evans, Manager, Coach SCHEDULE Dec. 6 Rich Valley 1968-69 62 I lolston Dec. 10 Rich Valley 92 Sugar Grove Dec. 13 Rich Valley 40 Chilhowie Dec. 17 Rich Valley 63 Rural Retreat Dec. 19 Rich Valley 72 Patrick Henry Jan. 3 Rich Valley 65 Rural Retreat Jan. 10 Rich Valley 72 Patrick Henry Jan. 14 Rich Valley 72 Sugar Grove Jan. 17 Rich Valley 73 John Battle Jan. 18 Rich Valley 51 Tazewell Jari. 24 Rich Valley 49 Chilhowie Jan. 28 Rich Valley 77 Holston Jan. 31 Rich Valley 81 Saltville Feb. 4 Rich Valley 58 Abingdon Feb. 8 Rich Valley 50 Tazewell Feb. 11 Rich Valley 71 Saltville Feb. 13 Rich Valley 62 John Battle Feb. 15 Rich Valley 58 Abingdon Captains; Billy Turley and Mike Webb, Coach Bill Oakes. SCENES FROM VARSITY BASKETBALL Buddy Griffitts moves to recover the ball against Sugar Coach Oakes gives instructions to the team. Grove. The Steers seem to dominate the back boards. Billy Turley looks for a clear shot. Steers Roger Frye and Jimmy Puckett gain control of the ball. Mike Webb gets the rebound. JV BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Steve Whitley, Darrell McCready, Robert Anderson, Jim Carter, Lester Moore, Jerry Frye. SECOND ROW: Dale Osborne, Larry Orr, Ronnie Allison, Danny Frye, Jim Harris, Howard Turley, Alan Wyatt. PEANUT BASKETBALL TEAM F IRST ROW: Johnny Keene, David Sessor, Hale Campbell, Larry Chapman, Dean Rhea, Jerry Frye. SECOND ROW: David Frye, Robert Stevenson, Billy Jones, Tom Buchanan, Jeff Frye, Mike Gillespie, Junior Norris. THIRD ROW: Coach Gene Beck, Luke Armstrong; manager, Bruce Hardin, Don Jones, Jimmy Farmer, Dean Holmes, Doug Hall, George Robinson, Mark Armstrong; manager. 94 TRACK TEAM FIRST ROW: Butch Keesee. SECOND ROW: Ben Rhea, Hobert Carter, Ralph Rhea, Ronnie Allison, Wayne Holmes, Tommy Keesee, Clarence Tolbert. THIRD ROW: Brad Carter, Charles Robinson, Billy Turley, Howard Frye, Ronnie Ohnger, Kenneth French, James Harris, Butch Frye. FOURTH ROW: Sid Call, Dennis Snow, Jerry Wyatt, Hubert Ferley, Norman Holliday, Ricky Hall, Danny Frye, James Taylor, Coach Buz Daubert. 95 BASEBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Jeff Buchanan, manager; Lester Moore, Jim Carter, Joe Clear, Doug Taylor, John DeBusk, Alan Wyatt, Lany Orr, manager. SECOND ROW: Coach Gordon Jones, Darrell McCready, Steve Whitley, Buddy Griffitts, Donald Hilt, Kenneth Gillespie, Billy Hackler, Robert Anderson. “School is ficd.” FEATURES HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS Connie Tibbs, escort David Stevenson Frances Tuggle, escort Jimmy Puckett Debbie Smith, escort Lester Moore Janice Fullen, escort Bobby Keene Patty Poston, escort Bruce Hardin Kathy Patrick, escort Melvin Kestner Miss Terri Farris and Chuckie Osborne are pictured with Queen and her escort, Gary Crabtree. Captain Norman Holliday takes break in game for a little entertainment. HOMECOMING Queen Esther receives crown and roses from Terri and Here come the Steers! Chuckie. 100 The Steer Band parades in their new uniforms at halftime The offense anxious to get back into action, at the Homecoming ball game. ACTIVITIES—1968 Coach Jones sizes up the situation as the Steers anxiously Cheerleaders urge the team on to victory as the Steers await. score another touchdown. 101 HOME Barbecue Walter Lamie, Mason Whitley, Irdell Bise, J.G. Clear, and Bill Osborne oversee preparations for barbecuing hams. School is coming back for homecoming and the alumni as they are reunited on the evening of the The Serving Committee, Glenna Gardner, Jolene Campbell, John Morgan, and Raymond Buchanan, busily fill the plates of ole grads. COMING and Reunion A1 Carter enjoys meeting his old classmates. annual Alumni Barbecue. Here are Rich Valley 1968 Homecoming football game. Former RV students enjoy the delicious barbecue. The newly elected officers ot the RV Alumni Association R.J. Mitchell, Jr., President; Tate Buchanan, Vice-President; Eva Tolley, Secretary; and A1 Carter, Treasurer. Sharon Call Toni Lamie SCHOLASTIC HONORS These students rank in the upper five per cent of the Senior Class, maintaining an over-all average of A for the five years of high school. Regina Null Carole Pratt Esther Whitehead 104 taua old enough 0 hold ,n jour owt hand. ' ' |™i� ri : a3 j Best Wishes to the Steers BANK OF MARION 95 Years of service Home-owned Home operated Marion, Virginia PET DAIRY DIVISION It ' s PET.. l« you bet! MADE WITH FRESH CREAM Bristol, Virginia 106 Have you seen our new store? We’ll be looking for you GREEVER’S DRUG STORE Ci fyoujr Chilhowie, Virginia Compliments of RON’S FORD TRUCK CENTER, INC. 145 Kingsport Hwy. Bristol, Tenn. HOLSTON RIVER QUARRY, INC. Producers of Bituminous Paving Materials Agricultural Limestone Specification Stone MARION. VIRGINIA Best of Luck Seniors MARION-HARWOOD Marion, Virginia 107 FINE QUALITY STORE CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA DIXIE BOTTLING COMPANY Bristol - Va. — Term. 108 Compliments of SALTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Saltville, Virginia 24370 109 GREEN HILL JERSEY FARM furnish milk to the Rich Valley School’s Cafeterias We wish each of the Seniors ’69 a life of success and happiness. Route 1 Saltville, Virginia no SALTVILLE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY You hold your future in your own hand. Make the most of it. Saltville, Virginia HERFF-JONES COMPANY Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers of the Senior Class of 1969 our very best wishes to you! SMALL’S APPLIANCE SERVICE Ed Small, Owner Saltville, Virginia 112 MOON LITE DRIVE-IN “Be kind to your teachers — See a good movie - Graduate with your class.” Abingdon, Virginia SAUL ' S MOTOR, INC. THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHILHOWIE Saltville, Va. Scotty says — “Large enough for your “Go to school and banking needs, after you graduate Small enough to give you drive a Chevrolet!” courteous, personal service.” 113 SINGLETON’S of Abingdon Marion Chilhowie Saltville HOLSTON MOTOR CO. 116 Broad St. Marion, Virginia JACK C. HUDSON Compliments of Jeweler Marion, Virginia FRANCES BROS., INC. Diamonds, Silver, China and Crystal Marion, Virginia Good Luck To You! BURGESS-McNEIL FURNITURE CO. TOTTEN CITY DRUG Complete Household Furnishings Saltville, Virginia Marion, Virginia Compliments of ARMY AND NAVY STORE H M STORE Marion, Virginia We Welcome Your Patronage Good Wishes! Compliments of PARK PHARMACY THE REGENT Marion, Virginia “If you don’t trade with Western you auto!” WESTERN AUTO-MARION “Where Fashion is our chief concern” EMPIRE FASHION SHOP Saltville, Virginia Compliments of PIGGLY WIGGLY Salt ville, Va. Your County Newspaper SMYTH COUNTY NEWS MARION PUBLISHING CO. Marion, Virginia We are happy to wish the Seniors the very best BRODIE THOMPSON SONS. INC. Church and Main Sts. Marion, Virginia Outfitters for tire Steers! ROBINSON’S SPORTING GOODS Sporting Goods — Athletic Equipment Compliments of TAZEWELL FARM BUREAU Best Wishes to the Seniors of ’69 D. R. HENDERSON FUNERAL HOME Our Congratulations are in order for the Seniors! BUCHANAN WEBB LUMBER CO. 115 Shoes for the entire family THE SHOE CENTER BERKLEY CLEAR’S STORE Marion, Virginia is happy to be among the business sponsors of 1969 Extends hearty congratulations to the Graduates! ECHO SALES COMPANY DEBORD’S ESSO SERVICENTER Rt.3 Chilhowie, Va. Saltville, Virginia Good Luck! PARGAS Compliments of We appreciate your patronage. SERVICE CLEANERS LAUNDRY of Marion, Virginia Compliments of: Best Wishes! BOARDWINE MOORE MILLER ROLLER RINK Your one stop store! Come to see us. The finest in photography. MARION CITY DRUG GREER STUDIO Opposite Court House Marion, Virginia Welcomes the students from Rich Valley “Let us take your picture!” Marion Virginia 116 Congratulations Class of ’69 CLARK’S PHARMACY MCDONALD’S, INC. Marion, Virginia Compliments of “THE MEN’S SHOP” c THE FIRST NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK FIRST NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK MARION, VIRGINIA GRISS OM MOTOR PARTS, INC. MARION, VIRGINIA OLIN CHEMICAL DIVISION Soda Ash Chlorine Caustic Soda Dry Ice Bicarbonate of Soda Liquid CO- Fused Ash Manufactured At Saltville, Virginia Established 1894 OLIN MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORPORATION New York 22, N. Y. Hydrazine YOUNG FARMERS CLUB OF RICH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL We Congratulate the Seniors! 119 Furniture — Appliances — Everything for a Home MODEL FURNITURE CO. Saltville, Virginia Earle Horne. Manager Compliment of JACK ANDERSON COMPANY Audio-Visual Division 3132 Memorial Blvd. Kingsport, Tenn. OFFICE SUPPLY CO. Marion, Virginia Success to all appearing in this annual GOODMAN’S JEWELERS extends congratulations BALDWIN’S Where Shopping is a Pleasure MARION VANCE CO. Marion, Virginia We are proud of you, Seniors! DELMAR The Finest in School Photography Superior Quality in Yearbook Printing “Ho me of Finer Foods” PIGGLY WIGGLY Chilhowie, Virginia Compliments of CHILHOWIE TRACTOR IMPLEMENT CO. 120 Autographs once h6NH r TAKE I ftY PEN 11 HAHPTc on GOOD GGiff!, 122 123 ' TH£R£ AR£ So WAwy T IfNSS 1 W 0 ( £D LIICE To 5AfTo W BUFI F MO IT mo To put TM£M l« M itinG. 124 Ort,Yes, I ALSO have A DOS- NAMED StiOOPY. he ' s Kind of crazy. 125 1 60 To A G ScHooL, U £ L ARW A LOT N OVG SCHOOL. 126 AvD 50, mcl-PAL, I NlSl CL06E NOW. £VEX, CfrWL ' E 8 0 IV ' ( ' J 127 It’s hard to define just exactly what school is. In the Lasso, 1969, we have tried to present the personal, behind-the-scenes things that are parts of what school means to each of us. We hope we have given the impression that school is much, much more than three r’s and study hall, yellow pencils and homework. All the Seniors want our yearbook to be more than a simple collection of pictures and words that mean little. When you take this book from its place on a shelf thirty years from today, brush the dust from its faded cover, and open its yellowed pages, we hope it says things to you about our school days that are as timeless as the world of Peanuts. With that thought, here ends the musings of the Class of 1969, but the theme will last a long time. School is ... so many tilings! 128 H N