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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1970 volume:

The 1970 SENIOR CLASS of Rich Valley High Route 3, Saltville, Virginia presents The Lasso Volume XXIV “Rich Valley Our Alma Mater” When in our dreaming Times like these appear again; Then we will wander. Through these halls again! Dear Rich Valley High School- Hopes and fears we’ve shed with thee, In our hearts you’ll linger. In our prayers you’ll be. We, now as Seniors, Wish to thank the faculty; For all the guidance, We have come to see. May we use this wisely. As we go our separate ways May our lives be guided By our high school days. Refrain: R. V. Our Alma Mater! Now we toast this song to thee! R. V. Our Alma Mater! In our prayers you ' ll be. FOREWORD... The prosperity of a country depends, not on the abundance of its revenues, nor on the strength of its fortifications, nor on the beauty of its public buildings; but it consists in the number of cultivated citizens, in its men of education, enlightment and character.” Where is the heart that doth not keep, Within its inmost core, Some fond remembrance hidden deep. Of days there are no more?” 4 4 Contents Forward .3 Introduction.4 Dedication .16 Administration.17 Faculty.18 Operational Staff .33 Athletics.34 Activities .49 Classes . 70 Features .112 Advertisements .116 Farewell .132 Autographs. 133 LEARNING • • • “Learn to live and live to learn xmat PARTICIPATION . . . ‘The good of each contributing to the good of all.” WORK . . . “Light is the task when many share the toil.” “Is a CO-OPERATION... ——— habit — cultivate it.” “Life could not HAPPINESS... hold a fairer paradise.” FRIENDSHIP “The only way to 14 have a friend is to be one.” Dedication — For Service and Loyalty “Honor Lies in Honest Toil” Rich Valley High School runs on the same scale as a complicated machine. If the mechanism is to function properly, each little part must do its job. Likewise, each “part” of RVHS must function if the school is to prosper. Teachers and students must work together to make our school function. But these are the obvious. There are more positions, relatively unrecognized, that are equally important to the well-being of our school. What significance would scholarship, sports, clubs, and student activities, the lactors that make RVHS individual, have without a clean, attractive school building? The job of school custodian is hard, perhaps the hardest of all. For the past five years, our custodian has done his part to make RVHS successful. Though he has the hardest job, he complains the least. Simply because he deserves it, and as a token of our most sincere appreciation, the Class of 1970 agree by popular acclaim that it is only fitting to dedicate this, the I 070 Lasso, to MR. HARVEY PEERY. 16 “The Teacher ... is like the candle which lights others in consuming itself.” Superintendent Mr. J. Leonard Mauck B.S. Emory and Henry College M.A. University of Virginia Ph.D. Emory and Henry Honorary Principal Mr. Harold F. Williams B.S. Milligan College M.A. East Tennessee State University Assistant Principal Mr. Kelley Osborne B.S. Emory and Henry College M.Ed. University of Virginia Secretary Mrs. Nellie Gray Olinger 17 Guidance • • • Mrs. Lewis sincerely believes that a part of the total educational program is assisting the student in developing himself in achieving his potential. She heads the guidance and testing services of our school. “What are you going to do with your life?” With this question she confronts the student in trying to analyze the problems and motivate him to use his time wisely and find himself. She enjoys working with the Seniors in trying to make the last year of high school one of meaning and happiness. Besides being co-sponsor of the Senior Class her next love is directing the one-act and senior play. Mrs. Elizabeth P. Lewis B.S. Radford College Guidance 18 Library Librarian Mrs. Mary Virginia Bonham A.B. I.L.S. B.A. William and Mary College Emory and Henry College Library “Reading maketh a full man.” Reading is to the brain as exercise is to the body. The library is a room of intelligence. Through extensive outside reading our vocabularies are broadened and consequently our minds are broadened. The library provides us to further our knowledge of other courses. Research is informative and in some cases, an essential to learning. The good conversation¬ alists are always well read. To enable us to speak up on our views of the world, the library gives us endless mind enriching literature, from the most ancient novel to the contemporary magazine or newspaper article. We are proud of our library at Rich Valley High and of the outstanding job which the librarian has done in building it up. 19 English ' English provides the foundation for all studies. To master the ability to articulate and to be alert when approaching a subject is the basis for learning. In no class is there greater effort made to train the student than in English. We learn first the basic rules for grammar and composition; then comes the ability to express ourselves, both orally and on paper. We are allowed to take a trip around the world by merely venturing into the pages of literature. English is essential while its usage in literature yields to students the unforgettable treasures of life. Spanish, the only foreign language offered at Rich Valley, helps to break the language barrier. 20 Mrs. Marian C. Richardson B.A. Madison College Spanish, Social Studies Spanish — English Mathematics Mathematics makes us think! think! think! Confusing as it may be, math is a key of enlightenment. The world today has greater need of skilled mathematicians than ever before. Math works a simple problem, math constructs buildings, and finally. Math sends us to the moon. Math ranges from the simplicity of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, to the complicated trigonometric functions which appear in the form of GREEK to students. Math definitely plays an important role in nearly all phases of life. Mathema ti 22 tics Concord College Mathematics 23 Mr. Kelly Osborne B.S.-M.Ed. Emory and Henry College University of Virginia Advanced Mathematics Introductory Algebra Assistant Principal Mrs. Maude Farris Radford College English, Math Mr. George L. Farris B.S. Emory and Henry College Math, Chemistry, Physics Social In this atomic era even teenagers understand the basic need for a deeper understanding of man’s past and his progress. History helps us to profit from man ' s mistakes as well as to achieve success. In order to become well informed citizens, students learn how our government is run and where they stand as an ordinary citizen. Students learn that in American government even the smallest voice is heard and re¬ spected. Economics is a study of the economy of our coun¬ try. It offers an interpretation of the financial trends of our day. Geography broadens our knowledge of the world. In news media, location is a chief benefactor to making a story. Social studies provide information while it cre¬ ates a well-rounded individual. Studies Mr. John V. Morgan, Jr. B.A.-M.S. Emory and Henry College Radford Economics, Government Mrs. Marian C. Richardson B.A. Madison College Spanish, Social Studies Mr. Byron R. Daubert B.S. Emory and Henry College History, Geography Mr. Gordon C. Jones B.S. Concord College History, Boys’ Phys. Ed., Drivers ' Education 25 Science Science is “common sense at its best.” It arouses unquenchable curiosity. Life itself is the result of sci¬ ence. Science is all around us, in the water, on land, and even inside of us. It will always function as a phenomenon to man. In spite of all the doors that research has unlocked, we will never know all the an¬ swers. At our school we try to learn partially what makes us tick and why. More advanced courses help us to identify and in some cases, create “mystifying” unknowns. Science is probably the most enjoyable way of find¬ ing out that we live in a world of many questions that are unanswered now and have a 99 and Vi% of a chance of staying that way. Science also helps us answer why, and why not. Mr. George L. Farris B.S. Emory and Henry College Math, Chemistry, Physics Mr. Richard L. Ryan B.S. Milligan College General Science Mr. William D. Oakes B.S. Mr. Allen T. Love B.S. Milligan College General Science, Biology, Boys’ Phys. Ed. Emory and Henry College Mathematics, Science I Mrs. Lois S. Comer B.S. Radford Typing, Shorthand. Office Practice Commercial The commercial courses build the futures of our Rich Valley business students. It is in these classes where they learn to be efficient, prompt, and comprehensive in their work. We have rather a full list of commercial subjects offer¬ ed Typing I and 11, Shorthand I and II, Office Machine Practice, Bookkeeping, General Business and Business Math. Typing students exercise their fingers as they strive to increase their speed. Students learn that typing provides a great benefit for the future. Shorthand students learn that the slightest scribble has its special meaning. Endless dicta¬ tion requires much “open-ear” for achievement. Also in bookkeeping, students learn to handle finances properly, toiling over debit and credit columns to make them bal¬ ance. Miss Billie Kay Smith B.S. Radford Bookkeeping, Typing, General Business. Business Math Home Economics Home Economics guides students to a better ac¬ quaintance with economical methods and newer and better ways of accomplishing the domestic tasks. It is no doubt the answer to making a girl mature into a woman with a more appreciative and enlightened out¬ look in the art of homemaking. Girls in the Home Ec. classes plan for the future by mastering the skills of sewing and cooking and by studying home management. This department helps the girls today so their lives may be better tomorrow. Miss Sylvia M. McGlothlin B.S. Radford College Home Economics 28 Agriculture Rich Valley is perhaps, as its name suggests, one of the greatest and most prosperous, farm areas in Southwest Virginia. For this reason our school takes pride in teaching our boys the art of farming and the use of many farm machines. In the shop, the members learn to recognize the components of various kinds of machinery and how to create and assemble useful tools. This department probably receives more competitive honors than any other organization (Future Farmers of America) of our school. The boys in agriculture hold pride in the idea of being a future farmer of America. The machinery sales and service classes help the boys to get practical experience with machinery with which they will be dealing. Mr. M. M. Lewis B.S., M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agriculture Mr. J. T. Gardner B.S., M.Ed. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agriculture Mr. Stanley R. Burke B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agriculture Music Mr. A. V. Flynn 13.S., M.Ed. Concord College Radford University of Virginia Band, Choral, Public School Music Music is a universal language, which everyone may understand. Music is a media through which feelings are expressed and emotions are released. The Steer Band members choose to be a part of the organization because they enjoy music for what it is—“the poetry of the air.” Physical Education I his department measures up well; it holds major emphasis on physical fitness. Fair play, team woik, concentrated etfort, and respect for the individual are achieved through working and playing of students getting physical education. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” however, students do realize the importance of fitness while they enjoy themselves. It the other courses are found to be strenuous , students always find relief in their best known talent-play. The physical education instructor soon makes it known that playing can mean work. Mr. William D. Oakes B.S. Milligan College General Science, Biology, Boys ' Phys. Ed. Mr. Jerry V. Jones B.A. Emory and Henry College History. P.E. 31 A perfect driver is impossible, but drivers education helps to decrease the possibilities of a menace to the highway. Learning all safety precautions, both through literature and under the wheel, students strive to become skillful drivers. Students are taught to be alert and ready to act in the event of hazards. Drivers’ Education is a promising effect against highway fatalities. When youth reaches the driving age they are required to take this special training course. We must remember that it is not as easy to teach an old dog new tricks as it is for the new dog to have already mastered the driving skills. mm 32 J We are proud of our operational staff Cafeteria Supervisors i Mrs. Eleanor Robbins Mrs. Grevelle Olinger Mrs. Janet Harris Maintenance Supervisor Bus Drivers Mr. Harvey Peery Mr. Hess, Mr. Martin, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Hubble, Mr. Webb, Mr. Waddle, Mr. Lamie, Mr. McClure Cheerleaders Keep Spirit Shirley Burkett Captain LEFT TO RIGHT Joan McELraft, Sarah Clark, Barbara Tilson, Ann Hays, Linda Doane, Shirley Burkett, and Sandy Olinger liar � at Rich Valley High Ann Hays Joan McElraft Barbara Tilson Sandy Olinger Linda Doane Sarah Clark The 1969-70 Rich Valley’s FIRST ROW: Mike Gillespie, Truman Frye, Louie Stevenson, David Frye, William Norris, Larry Chapman, Hal Campbell, Doug Hall, Manager, Larry Orr. Billy Jones, Hobert Carter, Dean Holmes, Randy Oakes, Alan Wyatt, Mark Armstrong, Manager, THIRD ROW: Ray Earnest Gillespie, Joe Clear. Reggie Keesee, Brad Carter, FOURTH ROW: Bobby Keene, Jim Carter, Robert Anderson, Dennis Snow, Ken er, Don Jones, W ' ayne Holmes, George Gillespie, Terry Thigpen, Jeff DeBord, Sid Call RV 21 Rural Retreat 8 RV 34 Rye Cove 12 RV 16 Chilhowie 13 RV 0 Patrick Henry 20 RV 21 Marion 14 RV 12 Saltville 28 RV 32 Sullivan 0 RV 7 Holston 6 RV 8 Abingdon 0 RV 1 Fries 0 36 Football Steers Valley ' s rugged offense plows ahead for extra yardage against a Wayne Null, SECOND ROW: Johnny Keene, District rival. Lamie, Rick Hall, Steve Frye, Tommy Keesee, Gillespie, Jerry Wyatt, FIFTH ROW: Jimmy Farm- SENIOR STARS GAVE ALL RICKY HALL-All-District back of year 1968, All-District back 1969, a back with real class in gaining over 2200 yards total of¬ fense and scoring 167 points dur¬ ing high school career. JERRY WYATT-Rich Valley quarter-back threw for 584 yards and 6 TD’S in 7 games. One of the most unselfish and dedicated foot¬ ball players in 1969. WAYNE HOLMES-Hustle and de¬ sire made this Steer guard and monster. An important member of the 69 Rich Valley football team. JAKE GILLESPIE-All-District linemen 1969, through hustle and dedication Jake became a real leader on 1969 Steer foot¬ ball team, and half of the of¬ fensive pass rush. BUTCH KEESEE-All-District linemen in 1968 and 1969, Butch was a year round per¬ former truly a team man. DENNIS SNOW-Valuable two- GEORGE GILLESPIE-First year performer way performer at inside tackle who came on toward the end of the season md defensive end, Dennis was the and was a regular on speciality teams, other half of the Steer pass rush. RAY LAMIE-Also, a first year player who developed into a fine team man with dedication and de- 38 sire. FOR RICH VALLEY HIGH SID CALL-Dependable per¬ former, specialized in defensive football in 1969, and was a terror on screen play. JOE CLEAR-ALL-DISTRICT CENTER IN 1969 Probably one of the best thinking line¬ men in district. Also, defensive tackle and linebacker and able defensive signal caller. JEFF DEBORD-I irst year man with desire to learn the game. Did not play much but was a “Hooker” on the speciality teams. JUNE CARTER-“lt’s not the size of the dog in the fight that counts” Ilorbert held respect of all the players because he stuck it out. Because a regular on speciality teams. TERRY THIGPIN-The most improved foot¬ ball player on team Was a leader for younger boys and later in the year, Terry became a regular, starting at the quick guard spot. BRAD CARTER A fine football player on the 69 Steer ball club. Brad, did a good job as an offensive guard and de¬ fensive line-backer. Ricky goes for the catch! 39 Girls Basketball Team Nanine Puckett, Debbie Smith, Tracy Trentadue, Debbie Maiden, Donna Rhea, Rita Snow, Ann Hays, Cindy DeBord.and Rachel Buchanan The 1969-70 Lassies did it again! They seized the district CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR! The Lassies overpowered rivals to rack up a 6-2 record. Offensive leaders were Rachel Buchanan (10.0), Nanine Puckett (8.7), and Ann Hays (5.0). Heading the defense were Rita Snow and Debbie Maiden. With only two seniors on the squad, 1970-71 should be another good year for the champion Lassies. Schedule Rich Valley 35 Saltville 24 Rich Valley 30 Chilhowie 19 Rich Valley 17 Bland 26 Rich Valley 24 Marion 26 Rich Valley 27 Bland 25 Rich Valley 35 Saltville 17 Rich Valley 28 Marion 22 Rich Valley 31 Chilhowie 26 40 “Two more points for the mighty Lassies!” Ranks No. 1 Seniors, Cindy DeBord and Ann Hays, meet with Coach Carolyn Jones to plan game strategy. Captain Ann Hays prepares to do the unusual, make a basket! Manager Joan McElraft keeps the records for the champion Lassies. “The team’s in a huddle . 41 J.V. Team Exhibit Potential FIRST ROW: Co-captains Wanda Suiber and Lucille Minton. SECOND ROW: Vicki Lamie, Patricia Calk Sandy McAlliater, Sandy Olinger, Jody Harper, Kathy Chapman. THIRD ROW: Kathy Patrick, Debbie Norris, Debbie Tuggle, Diane French, Teresa Rose, Debbie Wilson. Junior Varsity Schedule Rich Valley 23 Saltville 19 Rich Valley 24 Chilhowie 9 Rich Valley 20 Bland 18 Rich Valley 1 1 Marion 23 Rich Valley 23 Bland 21 Rich Valley 25 Saltville 14 Rich Valley 10 Marion 32 Co-captains Wanda Surber and Lucille Minton. 42 J.V. and 8th Grade Teams Show Promise 1ST ROW: Larry Orr; William Norris; Larry Chapman; Hal Campbell; Dean Holmes, 2ND ROW: Orr attempts to block a shot against Coach Jerry Jones; Robert Stevenson; Don Jones; Doug Hall; Billy DeBord; Jimmy Farmer Chilhowie. 1ST ROW: Mike Ashley; John Lamie; Jerry Frye; Mike Flynn; Bobby Campbell; 2ND ROW: Dean Rhea; Mark Buchanan; Charles Sessor; David Sessor; Larry Gillespie; James Holmes, Game plans are discussed with JV manager; 3RD ROW: Coach Dick Ryan; J C. Maloyed; Jeff Frye; Tom Buchanan; Melvin Captains, Dean Holme s and Doug Hall. Kestner; Jeff Smith; Dwane Prater; Tony Blevins Basketball Team Krson tries to grab a rebound ■ if Warriors. Jim Harris leaps into the air to block a shot while teammates look on. 44 1969-70 Steer Cagers: FIRST ROW: Danny Frye, Jerry Frye, Ricky Hall, Steve Whitely, Steve Frye. SECOND ROW: Randy Hall, Jerry Wyatt, Robert Anderson, Darrell McCready, Jim Harris, Jim Carter. BOYS BASKETBALL RV 47 Tazewell 67 RV 50 Holston 41 RV 41 Rural Retreat 56 RV 50 Chilhowie 67 RV 67 Patrick Henry 60 RV 53 Beaver Creek 75 RV 59 Ashe Central 67 RV 56 Saltville 82 RV 75 Patrick Henry 65 RV 49 Tazewell 51 RV 41 Chilhowie 61 RV 66 Abingdon 86 RV 56 Holston 53 RV 70 Beaver Creek 96 RV 39 Abingdon 98 RV 43 Saltville 69 RV - Rural Retreat — RV 55 Ashe Central 63 In Action 45 Valley scores two more points as district foe Iooks on. Participants in Sports Enjoy the Game. Deetsie just told one of his famous jokes. 46 Someone should tell Jim Carter that he is playing basketball, not running track. The boys take a little time out for dancing. i t « 1970 Steer Baseball Squad FIRST ROW: Lester Moore, Steve Whitely, Toby Haynes, Larry Orr, Alan Wyatt, Hal Campbell, manager SECOND ROW: Coach Ryan, Darrell McCready, Ken Gillespie, Robert Anderson, Jim Carter, Joe Clear, Coach Jones BASEBALL Catcher Jim Carter prepares to give signals before the game. Coaches Ryan and Jones show members of the team how to “choke-up” on the bat. Joe Clear and Steve Whitely get ready to put some power behind the Pitchers Darrell McCready and Lester Moore warm up before the big bat. game. TRACK 1970 Track Team: FIRST ROW: Ray Lamie, Tommy Keesee, Hobert Carter, Randy Oakes, Coach Daubert, SECOND ROW: Dermis Snow, Wayne Holmes, Ricky Hall, Jerry Wyatt, Terry Thigpin Jerry Wyatt demonstrates his running ability. Ricky Hall gets ready to set a new record. 48 Student Cooperative Association President, Joe Clear; Vice President, Steve Whitely; Secretary-Treasurer, Cindy Durham. Sponsors, Mr. John Morgan, Mr Gordon Jones. STUDENT COOPERATIVE COUNCIL FIRST ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Cindy DeBord, Carolyn Moore, Frances Tuggle, Arlene Cassell. Melissa Haga, Macy Pratt. Clara Franklin, Joyce Taylor. Shirley Burkett, Cindy Durham. SECOND ROW ' L TO R: Mr. John Morgan. Dean Rhea. Alisa Davidson. Debra Smith, Freda Bise, Barbara Mabe, Jane Pratt, Ann Hays, Sandy Franklin, Carl Lamie, Mr. Gordon Jones. THIRD ROW L TO R: Jeff DeBord. Steve Whitley, Joe Clear. Ricky Hall, Steve Frye, Tom Buchanan, Bruce Hardin, Luke Armstrong, Roger Tolbert. Reginald Keesee, Brad Carter. 50 LIBRARY CLUB President . . Vice-President Secretary . . Treasurer . . . . . Joyce Taylor Cannie Armstrong . Patricia Holmes . .Shirley Burkett Reporter . Program Chairman . . . Bulletin Board Chairman . . . .Jerry Lamie Rose Ann Shelton . Frances Minton Sherrill Cassell Connie Nipper Dianne French Mitzy Robbins Sandy Kell Katherine Tuggle Mrs. Mary Bonham Barney Clear Mitzy Roberts Darlene Hubble Yvette Thigpen Vicky Lamie Charles Turley 51 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Cynthia Robbins, Barbara Call, Peggy Lester, Sara Sneed, Kathy Atwood, Kathy Haga, Arlene Kelley, Gail Penland, Judy Kell, Connie Nipper, Miss McGlothian, Cindy Willoughby, Frances Minton, Teresa Rose, Virginia Hays, Kathy Harris, Rose Ann Shelton, Marie Myers, Shelva Harris, Shirley Burkett, Joyce Taylor, Mary Jane Necessary, Rita Snow, Linda Hypes, Patsy Williams, Cindy Durham, Faye Frye, Debbie Wilson, Frances Tuggle. President, Frances Tuggle; Reporter, Rose Shelton; Chaplain, Frances Minton; Secretary, Shirley Burkett; Historian, Rita Snow; Vice-president, Cindy Durham; Songleader, Marie Myers; Treasurer, Judy Kell; Sponsor, Miss Sylvia McGlothian. SPANISH CLUB President . Vice-President . . Secretary-Treasurer Sergeant at Arms . Recreation Leaders Sponsor. .Debbie Smith .Cindy DeBord .Freda Bise .Butch Keesee Joyce Taylor, Joan McElraft .Mrs. Richardson FIRST ROW: Sheila Bales, Rachel Buchanan, Debra Smith, Nanine Puckett, Debbie Maiden, Sandy McAllister, Lucille Minton, Connie Durham, Melinda Moore, Peggy Campbell, Sarah Snead, Linda Hypes. SECOND ROW Jimmy Campbell, Eddie Hanshew, Lester Moore, Butch Kecsee, Larry Orr, Randy Oakes, Loretta Nichols, Patty Call, Macy Pratt, Jerry Hubble, Mike Spense. Carl Lamie. THIRD ROW: Joan Carter, Sandra Franklin, Brad Carter, Joyce Taylor, Ann Hays, Cindy DeBord, Carolyn Moore, Jane Pratt, Tracy Trentadue, Barbara Tilson, Kathy Haga, Jim Harris, Patricia 1 rye, Jerry I rye, Freda Bise, Ella Keesee. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA OUR COAL IS J Cannie Armstrong, Martha Blevins, Shirley Burkett, Audrey Doane, Rita Doane, Alice Edmonds, Ella Mae Evans. Dora Ferley, Sandy Franklin, Mary Frye, Patricia Frye, Jean Gillespie, Georgia Hamm, Ann Hays, Sandy Kell. Jerry Lamie, Joan McElraft, Merle Mitchel, Philda Neal, Mitizi Roberts, Bonnie Stevens, Gary Thigpin, Terry Thigpin, Katherine Tuggle, Frances Tuggle. Jean Whitehead, Kenneth Worley, Mrs. Lois Comer, Sponsor. Officers President . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Reporter . . . Parliamentarian .Barbara Mabe Cathy Tolbert Cindy Durham . Kathy Terry . .Shelia Bales Joan McElraft 54 Officers At Work I t TRI-HI-Y CLUB FIRST ROW: Virginia Hays, Sue Robbins, Kathy Moloyed, Judy Kell, Mitzi Roberts, Sandy Kell, Macy Pratt, Patti Call, Loretta Nichols, Dottie Minton, Ann Burgess, Debbie Maiden, Sandy McAllister. Audrey Doane. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Peggy Pratt, Joyce Taylor, Linda Moore, Cathy Tolbert. Ella Keesee, Sara Snead, Freda Bise, Jane Pratt, Sandra Franklin, Rachel Buchanan. Carolyn Moore, Nanine Puckett, Cindi DeBord. Shelia Bales. Connie Durham. FRONT ROW: Rachel Buchanan-Songleader; Sara Snead-Treasurer; Freda Bise-Reporter; Cathy Tolbert- Vice-President; Carolyn Moore-President. BACK ROW: Mitiz Roberts-Parliamentarian; Ella Keesee-Chap- lain; Joyce Taylor-Historian; Shelia Bales-Secretary; Mrs. Peggy Pratt-Sponsor. 55 FUTURE FARMERS Mike Spence, Secretary; Ronald Call, Sentinel; Joel Frye, Reporter; Steve Spence, President; Thomas Haynes, Vice-President; Mike Call, Treasurer; Mr. Gardner, Mr. Burke, Mr. Lewis, Sponsors. FIRST ROW: Billy Shelton, Charles Keith, Eugene Cassell, R. T. Surber, Wayne Holmes. SECOND ROW: Jerry Lamie, Mike Call, John DeBusk, Ken¬ neth Gillespie, Jerry Wyatt, Dennis Snow. THIRD ROW: Merle Mitchell, Kenneth Evans, Kenneth Worley, Jim¬ my Puckett, George Gillespie, Barney Clear, Jimmy Surber. i . FIRST ROW: Richard Lamie, Steve Frye, Mike Spence, Thomas Haynes, Joel Frye, Howard Turley. SECOND ROW: Allan Wyatt, Buddy Johnson, Gary Cullop, Robert Anderson, Kay Hanshew, Bobby Atkins, Kenneth French, James Taylor, Charles Turley, Eddie Tolbert. 56 OF AMERICA Mason laylor, Roger Rhea, Mike Spence, James Haynes, Ronnie Davidson, Donald Pennington, Danny Frye. Rockie Gillespie, Curtis Blevins, Campbell Kell, Jackie Gillespie, Billy DeBord, Ronnie Allison, Ronnie Olinger, Gary Armstrong, Tommy Calahan. Randy Hall, Dale Osborne, J. W. Harris. Mike Tuggle, Jimmy Farmer, Mike Gillespie, Mike Worley, Johnny Burgess, Bobby Dye, David Frye, Wayne Null, Danny Roarks, Eddie Evans, Roger Tolbert, Junior Frye. Doug Hall, Willis Anderson, George Robbins, Luther Hayden, Danny Lamie, Allen Stevens, Avery Blevins. Charles Osborne, Jimmy Keesee, Johnny Olinger, Jerry Frye, Billy Fullen. Joey Holmes, Dannv Shelton. Johnny Pickles David Sessor Gary Lowery, Albert Carrier. D. K. Hall. Jeff Frye, Ronald Call, Danny Doane, James Holmes, Albert Davidson, John Rippeon, Lacie Frye, Dick Kestner. Robert Gillespie. Jeff Smith, Tommy Buchanan, Terrv Caldwell Eddie Sova, Vernon Hayden. David Burgess. BETA CLUB Freda Bise, Cindy DeBord, Carolyn Moore, Ann Hays, Sara Sneed, Kathy Terry, Miss Kaye Smith, Tracy Trentadue, Joyce Taylor, Cathy Tolbert, Joe Clear, John DeBusk, Brad Carter, Jeff DeBord, Jerry Lamie, Gail Penland, Patricia E. Frye, Joan McElraft, Jane Pratt, Cindy Durham, Barbara Mabe, Debra Smith, Patricia R. Frye, Bonnie Stevens, Linda Hypes, Peggy Campbell, Ella Keesee. Vice-President .John DeBusk Reporter .Carolyn Moore President .Jeff DeBord Treasurer .Kathy Terry Miss Smith watches as John DeBusk, Cindy DeBord, Jane Pratt Secretary .Barbara Mabe and Ann Hays are at work making a Beta poster presenting the Sponsor.Miss Smith club emblem. JUNIOR BETA CLUB fy HI ft Iff fey |£ m f J|f V rts W j K jj ■u JU fe ' .i- |gg i (! ▼ ■ m ' j- T y Rose Mary Robbins, Sandy DeBusk, Lucille Minton, Patty Call, Joan Pratt, Glenna Crabtree, Allie Tuggle. Debbie Maiden, Nannie Puckett, Randy Oakes, Bruce Arden, Mark Armstrong, Dale Harris, Dean Holmes, Billy DeBord, Mrs. Kolodny. Larry Orr, Connie Durham, Treva Frye, Mary Spencer, Rebecca Smith, Linda Taylor, Hal Campbell, Larry Chapman, Jerry Hubble. OFF1CLRS President . . Vice-President Secretary . . Treasurer . . Sponsor . . . Jerry Hubble . . Larry Orr . Patty Call . Treva Frye Mrs. Kolodny 59 SCIENCE CLUB Gary Thigpin, Ray Lamie, Sandy McAllister, Debbie Smith, Freda Bise, Sandy DeBusk, Linda Taylor, Alan Carrier, Tracy Trentadue, Sara Snead, Peggy Campbell, Connie Durham, Loretta Nichols, Charles Robinson, Hobert Carter, Macy Pratt, Linda Hypes, Ella Keesee,Jane Pratt, Caroline Moore, Cindy DeBord, Ann Hays, Mike Neal, Claude Johnson, Bobby Patrick, Albert Carrier, Steve Murray, Tommy Campbell, Mr. George Farris, Mr. Richard Ryan, Mr. Bill Oakes, Jerry Hubble, Jerry Lamie, Larry Orr. Mr. Farris demonstrates to Physics class how a cloud chamber works. Officers and Sponsors plan projects for the ‘69-70’ Science Club. 1 hey arc Mr Ryan, Sponsor; Mr. Oakes, Sponsor; Freda Bise, Historian; Caroline Moore, Reporter; Cindy DeBord, President; Macy Pratt, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Farris, Sponsor; and Jane Pratt, vice-president. JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB Nancy Bise, Angela Call, Bobby Campbell, Alisa Davidson, Fred DeBusk, Betty Dillman, Rhonda Doane, Mike Flynn Clara Franklin, Eddie Franklin, Debra Griffitts, Bill Grogg, Melissa Haga, Ralph Hilt, Brenda Keene, Perry Martin, Vanessa Neal, Jom Necessary, Kenneth Necessary, William Necessary, Ann Pratt, Linda Roop, Teresa Rose, Evelyn Weeks, Cindy Willoughby Debbie Wilson. President-Clara Franklin; Vice-President-Joni Necessary; Secretary-T re a surer-Debbie Wilson; Program Chairman- Kathy Patrick; Sponsors-Mr. Dick Ryan, Mr. George Farris and Mr. Bill Oaks. 61 MONOGRAM CLUB Ann Hays, Cindy DeBord, Debbie Smith, Nanine Puckett, Debbie Maiden, Linda Hess, Rachel Buchanan, Barbara Mabe, Dora Ferley, Joan McElraft. Sid Call, Brad Carter, Ricky Hall, Rocky Gillespie, Jeff DeBord, Wayne Holmes, Joe Clear, Jim Carter, Steve Frye, Alan Wyatt. Mr. Daubert, Lester Moore, Kenneth Gillespie, Dennis Snow, Jerry Wyatt, Steve Whitely, Reginald Keesee, Terry Thigpen, Tommy Keesee, Robert Anderson, Barney Clear, Jerry Jones. Secretary-Treasurer- Debra Smith, Vice-Presi¬ dent-Rocky Gillespie, President-Reginald Kee¬ see, Historian-Joan Mc¬ Elraft, Sponsors-Mr. Buz Daubert, Mr. Jerry Jones. PATROL CLUB Members are [-ranees Tuggle, Roger Rhea, Betty Bu¬ chanan. Shirley Burkett, Lacy Hayden, Yevonne Thig¬ pen. James Surber, Vicki Clear, Jimmy Puckett. Claire I ranklin, Danny Carter, Rose Ann Shelton, Eugene Cas¬ sell, Mary Ruth Wyatt. Bill) ' DeBord, Prances Minton, Lacy I rye. 1 aye I rye, Teresa Keesee, Cannie Arm¬ strong, Mr. Stanley Burke and Mr. M. M. Lewis. Spon¬ sors. Mr. M. M. Lewis and Mr. Stanley Burke, with head patrols, Roger Rhea and Frances Tuggle. 1969-70 STEER BAND Drum Majorette, Sheila Bales displays her Division I trophy from the Southeastern Band f estival. IHUMPETS: Mike Flynn, Anita Frye. Diane Oakes, Sandy DeBusk, Debbie McFIraft, Steve Murray, Debbie Maiden, Tommy Keesee, Tommy Campbell, and Jane Pratt The band assembles briefl The 1970 r ROM BONES AND HORN: Donna Rhea. Cynthia Robbins, Sandy Mc¬ Allister. Cindy DeBord, and Sheila Bales I’l RC l SSION: Albert Carrier, Bobby Patrick, Jackie Davidson, Fred DeBusk, Shelva Sova, Bobby Campbell, and Richard Surber SENIORS: Cindy DeBord, Sheila Bales, Carolina Moore, Jane Pratt, and Sandy Franklin 66 to rehearse before the Christmas Concert. CLARINETS: Yvonne Thigpin, Teresa Keesee, Kathy Campbell, Debbie Hess, Mary Jane Necessary, Mary Rachel Buchanan, Linda Taylor, Betty Dillman, Pam Buchanan, Patty Call, and Caroline Moore SAXAPHONES: Glen Repass, Evelyn Weeks, Judy Keesee. Ricky Han- shew, Peggy Campbell, Becky Smith, and Rosemary Robbins Steer Band Officers Tommy Keesee, vice-president. Rachel Buchanan, sec¬ retary, andSandy Franklin, president, discuss critic sheets with r. Flynn FLUTES: Rebecca Crabtree, Sandy Franklin, and Jody Harper 67 The Round-Up, The Round-Up is the school paper published 7 times annually by students of Rich Valley High School. It is a member of Southern Inter¬ scholastic Press Association and received an hon¬ or award at the S1PA Convention last year. Its purposes are to provide the students with inter¬ esting accounts of news happenings at RVHS, coverage of all sports activities, a varied amount of features and editorials, and to promote school spirit. Mrs. Mary Frances Campbell. Advisor, Jane Pratt, Editor, and Caroline Moore, Business Manager, plan the Second ROUND-UP Issue. Senior staff members plan make up of copy. Voice Of The Valley SIAM MEMBERS Sheila Bales, Joan McEIraft, Shirley Burkett, Caroline Moore. Jane Pratt, Mrs. Campbell, Cindi DeBord, and Ann Hays discuss future issues of the Round-Up. Typists Ella Mae Evans, Rita Doane, Frances Tuggle, Jean Whitehead, and Katherine Tuggle rush to meet a deadline. - ' ll t a a Journalism Class members, who serve ' as Junior reporters, prepare themselves through knowledge and experience, to take over Round-Up publication next year. 69 Seniors • • • President Ricky Hall; Vice-President - Gary Rateliffe; Secretary-Treasurer Joan McElraft; Sponsors — Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis and Mrs. Lois Comer Mrs Lois Comer, Sponsor, checks the daily activities of the Seniors in her homeroom. Seniors in homeroom of Mrs. Lewis make plans for the day. Class Of 70 Sheila Diane Bales “Bales” Cannie Gay Armstrong “Cannie” Michael Eugene Call “Mike” Carole Sue Bentley Sidney Lee Call Shirley Ann Burkett “Carole Sid “Shirley” 71 Seniors Lay Foundations Hobert Leon Carter “Bug” Bradley Curtis Carter “Brad” i, -a Cynthia Lou DeBord “Luke” Sheril Eugene Cassell Rita Kay Doane Barney Leon Clear Eugene” “Rita” “Clear” 72 For A Prosperous Future Joseph Harve Clear “Joe” Cynthia Lucille Durham “Cindy” Larry Lee Cullop “Larry” Jeffery Blake DeBord Jeff” Ella Mae Evans John Lilburn DeBusk, Jr “Ella Mae” “Jay” 73 Seniors Work For Honors Charles David Dinsmore “Charles” Sandra Louise Franklin “Sandy” Kenneth Jefferson Evans “Ken” George Steven Gillespie Fannie Faye Frye Kenneth Eugene Gillespie George” “Faye” “Jake” 74 While Awaiting Graduation Richard Wayne Hall Laura Kathy Haga Rapid Rick” Kathy” Edward Ray Hanshew Eddie” Rachel Ann Hays Fat Ann” Reginald Gibson Keesee III Butch” Thomas Wayne Holmes “Wayne” 75 Charles Bascomb Keith “Charles” Seniors Enjoy Varied Arlene Gail Kelly “Arlene” Jerry Thomas Lamie Jerry” Raymond Franklin Lamie Barbara Ann Mabe William Kenneth Lowery Knock” “Mabes” “Ken” 76 And Lively Activities Merle Arney Mitchell “Merle” Alan David Martin “Martin” Sharon Joan McElraft Mac” James Christopher Puckett “Jimmy” Anita Caroline Moore “Moore Steven Gary Ratcliffe “Gary” 77 Seniors Work Hard To Raise Charles Eugene Robinson Rob Gail Bernice Penland “Gail” William Douglas Shelton “Billy” James Howard Surber Surber” Dennis Wayne Snow Snow” Twyla Jane Pratt Plain” 78 Money For Washington Trip Robert Thomas Surber R T.” Katliv Naomi Terry “Kathy” Gary Preston Thigpin “Gary” Terry Harvey Thigpin “Chink” Frances Etta Tuggle Frankie Sammy Edward Turley Sammy” 79 Seniors Are Great!!! Kenneth David Worley Ken” Katherine Christine Tuggle “Katherine” Jerry Lee Wyatt Percy” Jean Taylor Whitehead Jean” Wanda Mullins Worley Wanda” Frances Tuggle, Homecoming Queen ’69, leaves the field with escort Jim¬ my Surber. 80 Seniors Work On “The Lasso” Barbara Mabc and Shirley Burkett patrons for ads in the yearbook. Ann Hays checks layout done by staff members Ann Hays and Cindy DeBord, make idi abeth Lewis tJ ix nsor, for 1969-70 ' icrs reviW’ headline methods m Seniors Are Hectic During Last Months j Faye Frye puts the finishing touches on a “school spirit bulletin board for Homecoming. Senior girls and boys (one boy really) type to the tune of “Spanish Flea.” Boys in Mr. Burke’s Machinery Sales and Service listen as he explains the parts of a carburetor. Seniors Participate In Many Coach Daubert gives quarterback, Jerry Wyatt, some last minute instructi ons. Defensive players concentrate on a crucial moment at the Chilhowie game. Seniors proudly shine rings on Mrs. Lewis, Senior Sponsor “Guilty or innocent?” This question faces Mrs. Campbell’s English V Seniors. Activities Senior bookkeeping girls learn to use the adding machines. Surprise! A senior finally volunteers some information. Seniors Highlight Homecoming •■A- Homecoming Queen 1969 Frances Tuggle and Maid-of-Honor Jane Pratt with escort escort Jimmy Surber Barney Clear 86 Juniors... Class Of ’71 ’ll 5 SSS 5ssa nuaBrns iittRBiiSaai £� r� SU«H SSBSa l r ; mv 9 - te _ President-Steve Frye, Vice-President—Jerry Frye, Secretary-Treasurer- Dora Ferley, Sponsors—Mrs. Elizabeth Kolodny and Mrs. Marian Richardson Robert Anderson Freda Bise Martha Blevins 87 Juniors Work Hard To Mary Rachel Buchanan Peggy Campbell Mrs. Kolodny reads a selection from Hawthorne’s “Young Good¬ man Brown” to her English IV class showing that literature can be both enjoyable and inspirational. Tommy Campbell Gary Cullop Jim Carter Audrey Doane Joan Carter Sarah Clark Alice Edmonds 88 Achieve Seniority Kenneth f rench Gary Lee Frye I 89 To Become the Upper Class Kay Hanshew Thomas Haynes Linda Hypes Sandy Kell Drema Hayden Linda Hess Claude Johnson Ella Keesee Tommy Keesee Richard Lamie Darrell NlcCready Lester Moore 90 is the Goal of All Juniors. Mitzi Roberts Janies Taylor Debbie Smith Joyce Taylor Steve Murray Carol Null Sara Snead Barbara Tilson Philda Neal Jean Prater Bonnie Stevens Cathy Talbert 91 We’re Juniors ! Steve Whitely Charles Turley Howard Turley Tracy Trentadue Alan Wyatt NOT PICTURED: Robert Atkins Charles Burgess Dora I erley Joel I rye James Harris Rufus Robbins Steve Spence Eddie Tolbert Debbie Smith and Jerry Frye represent the Junior Class in the Homecoming Court at half-time activities of the Saltville - Rich Valley game, Oct. 11th, 1969. 92 Sophomores • • • Class of ’72 President-Carl Lamie; Vice Presi¬ dent-Rocky Gillespie; Secretary and Treasurer-Randy Oakes; Sponsors-Mr. Bill Oakes and Mr. Arthur Flynn Michael Armstrong Curtis Blevins Carrie Buchanan Jeff Buchanan Ann Burgess Thomas Calahan Patty Call Jimmy Campbell 93 Sophomores Begin Work Students in U. S. History under Coach Daubert outline the cause and effect of the Civil War. Georgia Chapman Carolyn Creggar Daphne Doane Linda Doane Connie Durham Diane French Danny Frye Treva Frye Karen Fullen Janice Fullen Rocky Gillespie Jackie Gillespie 94 For A Prosperous Future Study Hall period conducted by Mr. Jones helps us to catch up on the day’s assignments. James Grogg Randy Hall Donnie Harris J. W. Harris Jeff Harris Ruth Harris Betty Sue Havens Thelma Jean Havens Lacie Hayden James Haynes Virginia Hays Bonnie Horne 95 Members Of Grade 10 The 10th Grade representatives on the Homecoming Jerry Hubble Court-Macy Pratt and Danny Frye. , , J Carl Lamie Sandra McAllister i Judy Kell Campbell Kell Debby Maiden Kathy Maloyed Frances Minton Lucille Minton Joy Moore Melinda Moore Loretta Nichols Randy Oakes Ronnie Olinger Larry On- Dale Osborne Robert Patrick 96 Find Their Places Macy Pratt Nanine Puckett Donna Rhea Judy Rhea Roger Rhea Sue Roberts Rose Ann Shelton Rita Snow Michael Spence Wanda Surlier Mason Taylor Vicki Tolbert NOT PICTURED Ronnie Allison Hilly DeBord Darlene Pullen Marie Myers Skills in wood working learned in Agri. Ill under Mr. Gardner are English Ill class will be remembered for the required book being practiced by Thomas Callahan. reports. 97 Freshmen ... Class of ’73 President Donald Jones, Vice President-Mary Spencer, Secretary-Treasurer-Roger Tolbert, Sponsors—Miss Kay Smith, Mrs. Peggy Pratt. Mr. Allen Love Phyllis Anderson Gary Armstrong Mark Armstrong Virginia Armstrong Avery Blevins Betty Buchanan Bill Call Hal Campbell Alan Carrier Albert Carrier Kathy Chapman Lydia Chapman Vicki Clear Glenna Crabtree Rebecca Crabtree 98 Begin Their Plans For High School William DeBord Sandra DeBusk Connie Doane Robert Dye Edward Evans Jimmy Earmer Clarence Frye David Frye Truman Frye Marilyn Fallen William Fullen Brenda Gillespie Michael Gillespie Gail Griffitts Douglas Hall Bruce Harden Jody Harper Dale Harris Judy Havens Luther Havens V, ijA mM In Agriculture II class Claude Johnson, and Howard Turley learn by working in the shop. Mr. Daubert is reviewing the U.S. History map with Tommy Keesee. 99 Freshmen Find A Fresher View Richard Hayden Dean Holmes Patricia Holmes Brian Hubble Darlene Hubble Penny Hubble Donald Jones Billy Jones Judy Keesee Danny Lamie Robert Lamie Vicki Moore Michael Neal Doris Nichols William Norris Dennis Olinger Linda Olinger Sandra Olinger William Penland Donald Pennington 1 nglish II students listen as Mrs. Pratt reads The Ransome of Red Chief. 100 Of School Life at R.V.H.S. Patty Poston Joan Pratt Glen Repass Danny Roark Rosemary Robbins Mary Elizabetli Spencer and Billy Wayne Call rep¬ resent the 9th Grade in Homecoming Court Cheree Runyan Rebecca Smith Mary Spencer Douglas Stevens Robert Stevenson Vena Surber Linda Taylor Yvonne Thigpin Roger Tolbert Allie Tuggle Deborah Tuggle Martha Weeks Mary Wyatt 101 Eighth Grade ... Class of ’74 Lois Abel President-Tom Buchanan; Vice-President-Alisa Davidson; Secretary- Treasurer-Joni Necessary; Homeroom Chairman-Dean Rhea; Spon- Vieie Abel sors—Mrs. Carolyn Jones, Miss Rema Reed, Mr. Byron Daubert. Connie Anderson Ivy Anderson Willis Anderson Mike Ashley Mary Atwood 102 Plunge Into School Life Diane Oakes, with escort, Jeff Frye, were selected by class¬ mates to represent the Eighth grade in the Homecoming Court 1969. Carolyn Carrier John Clark Casper Cregger Alisa Davidson Albert Davidson 103 Lacy Frye Robert Gillespie Dwight Hall Richard Hanshew Kathy Harris Mary Hayden Vernon Hayden James Holmes Joseph Holmes James Keesee Richard Keesee Melvin Kestner Vicki Lamie Peggy Lester Wayne Lowery James Maloyed Debbie McElraft Arlyss Mitchell Richard Moore Joni Necessary Mary Jane Necessary Connie Nipper English students study for six-weeks test as Mrs. Jones looks on. Debbie Norris Diane Oakes 104 Johnny Olinger Charles Olinger Kathy Patrick John Pickle Pamela Prater Patricia Prater Kathy Ratcliff John Rippeon Dean Rhea Cynthia Robbins George Robbins Teresa Rose David Sessor Danny Shelton Jeff Smith Eddie Sova Shelva Sova David Spence Steve Taylor Kathy Turley Mike Tuggle Patsy Williams Miss Reed points out a subtraction error to one of her eighth grade stu¬ dents. Cindy Willoughby Debbie Wilson 105 Seventh Grade... Class of ’75 President-Melissa Haga; Vice-President—Ralph Hilt; Secretary-Treasurer-Patricia Waddle; Sponsors—Mrs. Maude Farris, Mr. Richard Ryan, Mr. Jerry Jones Loretta Armstrong Valorie Anderson Charles Armstrong Luke Armstrong Tony Blevins Nancy Bise Mike Bise Margaret Buchanan Mark Buchanan Pamela Buchanan Nancy Burkett Angela Call Richard Campbell Robert Campbell Mary Cardwell Cathy Campbell Wilma Cassell Sarah Clark 106 Enter R.V. High School Evelyn Weeks and escort, Ralph Hilt stop for a few moments during their long walk to the 50-yard line at Homecoming 1969. “Jumpin jacks” is only one of the many exercises Seventh Grade students learn under Mrs Jones. Teresa Coe Mark Cullop Jackie Davidson Fred DeBusk Gary Doane Rhonda Doane Mary Ann Evans Marvin Evans Franklin Fields Edward Franklin Douglas J 7 rench Mike Flynn Mary Frye Connie Frye Ricky Gillespie Pamela Gillespie Billy Grogg Larry Gillespie 107 Debra Griffitts Melissa Haga Nannie Havens Larry Hayden Hezekiah Hayden Brenda Havens David Hayden Charles Hayden Debra Hess Ralph Hilt Lisa Johnson Brenda Keene Teresa Keesee Danny Keith Shelby Keith Amos Lamie John Lamie Sheree Lamie William Lamie Debra McAllister Karen McCready Ricky Mercer Sarah Minton Vanessa Neal Kenneth Necessary William Necessary Kenneth Null Wanda Penland William Pennington Everett Prater Ann Pratt Annie Pruitt Curtis Reeves Patty Rhea Mitzie Robbins Linda Roop Darrell Rose Betty Rose Ray Shupe Steven Roop Richard Surber Yvette Thigpin Sharon Tibbs Patty Waddle Connie Ward Evelyn Weeks Rudy Wyatt Betty Worley 108 Top Seniors In Scholastic Honors Joe Clear Cindy DeBord Bight Seniors have been identi¬ fied as the top students ranking scholastically in the class of ’70. Each had an over-all average of A at the beginning of the last year. From this group will emerge the honored Valedictorian and Salutatorian to be honored at the Commencement exercises. Cindy Durham Ann Hays Barbara Mabe Caroline Moore Jane Pratt Charles Robinson 109 Senior Directory MICHAEL EUGENE CALL: LFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman Safety Comm, received a plaque from National FLA, 5, Treas. JUDY CAROL ANDERSON: I HA 2, 3, Chaplain, Library Club 5. SIDNEY LEE CALL: f ootball 2, 3, 4, 5. Track 3. Spanish Club 3, Monogram Club 4, 5. Junior Class Treas. LASSO, 5. CANN1L GAY ARMSTRONG: Library Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Vice- Pres. 1 HA 3, Patrol 4. 5. LB LA 4. 5. Choral 5. BRADLEY CURTIS CARTER: Class Sec’t-treas., 1. Vice-Pres. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Class Pres. 4. Senior Homeroom Chairman. Jr. Beta Club 3, Sr. Beta 4, 5. Science Club 4. 5. Jr. Varsity football 1, Varsity f ootball 2. 3, 4, 5. Basketball 2. 3, 4. Track 3. LASSO. 5. Sill L1A DIANE BALLS: Band 1. 2, 3. 4. Majorettee, 5. Drum Majorettee, Division I Southeastern Band Festival, Bristol. Vir¬ ginia. Jr. Varsity Cheerleader 2. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Treas.. 5, Sec’t. Science Club 3, Spanish Club 3, 4, 5. Jr. Varsity Basketball 3, 4. Co-Captain. FBLA 5. Round-Up 5, Choral 5. LASSO 5. 110BLRT LEON CARTER. JR.: SCA 1, 2, Homeroom Chair¬ man 1, Homeroom Chairman 2. Treas. 2, Basketball 2, 3. Jr. Varsity f ootball 1, Varsity Football 3. 4.5. Football Manager 2. Spanish Club 3, 4, Science Club 4. 5. Monogram Club 5, Track 4, LASSO. 5. CAROL SUL BENTLEY: FHA 1. 2, FBLA 5. SHERRILL EUGENE CASSELL: LFA 1. 2. 3, 4, 5. Patrol Club 5. SHIRLEY ANN BURKETT: Jr. Varsity Cheerle ader 2. 3, Var¬ sity Cheerleader 4, 5, Captain. Tri-Hi-Y 3. FHA 4, Chaplain, 5, Sec ' t. Monogram Club 4, 5, Library Club 5, Treas., Round-Up 5. Patrol Club 5. SCA 5, LASSO 5. BARNEY LEON CLEAR: FFA 1. 2, 3, 4, 4, Vice-Pres. Jr. Varsity football 1, Varsity Football Manager 2, Varsity Foot¬ ball 4 Basketball Manager 1, Patrol Club 1, 3. Monogram Club 2, 3,4, 5. Library Club 4,5. Choral 5, LASSO. C ' i NT111A LOU DEBORD: Class Reporter. 1. 2. Sec’t. Science Club 1, 2, 3. 4, 5. Pres. Science 5. Winner in C. S. F. 2, 3. 4. Grand Award 4. Pres. 5. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. 5. Majorette 1, 2, 3. 4, 5. Head. All State Band 3, Band Captain 4. Jr. Beta 2, 3, Pres 3. Sr. Beta 4, 5. Spanish Club 3. 4, 5, Vice-President 3. 4, 5. Basketball 2, 3. 4. 5. Round-Up 5, LASSO ward. 1. 2, Miss Rich Valley, 2. Jr. Miss Scholar¬ ship Award 5. Homecoming attendant 1. 2. SCA Council 5. JOS1 I’ll HARV1 CLEAR: Class Reporter. 2. Sec.-Treas. Vice- Pres. 4. Jr. Beta Club 2, Vice-Pres., 3, Sr. Beta 4, 5. Monogram Club 4. 5. JV f ootball. Varsity Football 2. 3,4, 5. Baseball 3, 4. 5. Basketball 2. 3.4, 5. President of SCA, 5. LASSO 5. RITA KAYE DOANE: Patrol 1. 2. FHA 3. Tri-Hi-Y 3, FBLA 4, 5. LASSO, 5. LARRY LEE CULLOP: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. CYNTHIA LUCILLE DURHAM: Cheerleader 2, 3. Jr. Beta 2, 3, Sr. Beta 5. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Chaplain, FBLA 4. Historian 5, Sec’t. FHA 4, Sec’t, 5, Vice-Pres. Library Club 4. Senior Attendant, SCA 5, Sec’t.-Treas. LASSO 5, Business Manager. JEFFREY BLAKE DEBORD: Jr. Beta 2, 3, Sr. Beta 4, 5, Pres. 5 Basketball 3, 4. 5. Varsity Football 5, LASSO 5. SCA Council, 5. ELLA MAE EVANS: Band 1, Tri-Hi-Y 3, FBLA 4, 5. Choral 5. LASSO, 5. JOHN LILLBURN DEBUSK, JR.: FFA 2, 3, 4. 5. Winner in Public Speaking. 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4. Speaker Award at AJCC. State Farmer, 4. Winner in Cattle Shows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Award for Cooperative Farming 4. Jr. Beta 2, 3. Sr. Beta 4, 5, Vice-Pres., 5. Panel Klub Kwiz 5. FBLA 4. Science Club, 5, LASSO, 5. SANDRA LOUISE FRANKLIN: Band 1, 2. 3, 4. 5, Pres. 5. Science Club 2. Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4. 5. Spanish Club 3. 4. 5. Patrol Club 3, 4. FBLA 5. SCA Council, 5. CHARLES DAVID DINSMORE FANNIE FAYE FRYE: Science Club 2, 3. 4. 1 st. Winner 1, 2, Library Club 2, Patrol Club 2, 3, 5. Tri-Hi-Y 3. Spanish Club 3, 4. FHA 5. LASSO 5. KENNETH JEFFERSON EVANS: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. KATHY LAURA HAGA: Jr. Beta Club 3, Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Spanish Club 3. 4, 5. LASSO 5. GEORGE STEVEN GILLESPIE: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. 5. Varsity Football 5. RACHEL ANN HAYS: Science Club 1. 2, 3, 4. 5. Second Place Science Winner. Jr. Beta Club 2, 3. Sr. Beta Club 4, 5. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Sec’t. Spanish Club 3. 4, 5. Monogram Club 4, 5. FBLA 5. Round-Up 5. LASSO 5. Basketball 2, 3.4. 5. Summer Science Training Program 3. Dramatics 4. SCA 5. Scholarship Award 2, 3. 4. ROUND-UP 4. 5. KENNETH EUGENE GILLESPIE: FFA 1. 2, 3,4,5. Baseball 3, 4, 5. Varsity Football 4. 5. Monogram Club 4, 5. ARLENE GAIL KELLEY: FHA 5, Choral 5. LASSO, 5. RICHARD WAYNE HALL: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Varsity Football 2, 3, 4. District 6 Team (Football) high scorer. 5. Track 2, 3, Track Captain, 4, State Track Basketball 2, 3,4, 5. Monogram Club 4, 5. Senior Class President. SCA Council 5. no School Activities BARBARA ANN MABE: Jr. Beta 2, 3. Sr. Beta 4, 5. Sec’t. Monogram Club 3, 4. 5. Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5. FBLA 4, 5, Pres. Patrol Club 4, Varsity Basketball 3, 4 th. place in 880 relay. Second place in Jr. Science Fair. Scholarship Award 2, 3, 4. SCA Council 5. Adv. Editor of LASSO, 5. EDWARD RAY HANSHEW: Spanish Club 4, 5. SHARON JOAN MCELRAFT: Band 1, 3. Science 1, 2, Library Club 2, Treas. Tri-Hi-Y 3. Spanish Club 3, 4, 5. Beta Club 4, 5. Monogram 4, 5, Historian. FBLA 5, Parliamentarian, Round- Up 5. Class Sec’t.-Treas. 5. Queen Court 1, 2. Jr. Varsity Cheerleader 2, 3. Varsity Cheerleader 4, 5. LASSO, 5. THOMAS WAYNE HOLMES: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 3, 4. Varsity Football 4, 5. Basketball Manager 4, Monogram Club 4, 5. ANITA CAROLINE MOORE: Band 1, 2, Band Captain, 3, 4, 5. Science Club 2, 3,4, Reporter, 5, Reporter. Jr. Beta Club 2, 3, Sec’t. Sr. Beta 4, 5, Parliamentarian. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Par¬ liamentarian, 5, Pres. Spanish Club 3, 4, 5. Basketball 3, 4, 5, Captain. Dramatics 4, Round-Up 5, Business Manager, LASSO 5. REGANLD GIBSON KEESEE III Spanish Club 4, Sergeant - At-Arms, 5, Sergeant-At-Arms, Monogram Club 4, 5, Pres. Jr. Varsity Football 1. Varsity Football 3, 4, All-District Football, 5. Track 3, 5. SCA 5. GAIL BERNICE PENLAND: Jr. Beta 2, 3, Sr. Beta 4, 5. Spanish Club 3, 4. FHA 5. LASSO 5. CHARLES BASCOMB KEITH: FFA 2, 4, 5. TWYLE JANE PRATT: Science Club 1, Science Medal, 2, 3, 4, Historian, 5. Vice-Pres. Band 1. 2, Sec’t.-Treas. 3, 4, 5. Jr. Beta Club 2, 3, Parliamentarian, Sr. Beta 4, 5. Spanish Club 3, 4, 5. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Reporter, 5. SCA 5. Round-Up Editor 5. Home¬ coming Maid of Honor 5. LASSO 5. JERRY THOMAS LAMIE: FFA 1, 2, Chairman of FI A, 3, FFA Home Improvement Award, 4, Reporter, State FFA Farmer 5, Asst. Secretary. Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Local Science Fair Winner 1, 2, 3, 4. County and Regional Winner 3, 4. Jr. Beta 2, 3. Sr. Beta 4, 5. Hi-Y 3. Choral 4. Library Club 5, Reporter. FBLA 5. LASSO, 5. K THY NAOMI TERRY: Jr. Beta 2, 3, Sr. Beta 4, 5, Treas. FBLA 4, 5, Treas LASSO. 5. RAYMOND FRANKLIN LAMIE: FFA 2, 3,4. Track 4, Foot¬ ball 5. Science Club 5, Monogram Club 5. FRANCES ETTA TUGGLE: FHA 2, 3, 4, 5. Jr. Degree 2, Treas., 3, Chapter Degree, 4, Vice-Pres., Pres. 5. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Patrol Club 3, 4. 5, Head Patrol. FBLA 4. 5. 11th. grade Attendent in Flomeconnng Court, Homecoming Queen 5. 1 st. Runner-Up in Miss Rich Valley 4, 5. Choral 5. LASSO, 5. SCA Council 5. WILLIAM KENNETH LOWERY: FFA 2, 3,4, 5. Library Club 2, Track 2, 3. KATHERINE CHRISTINE TUGGLE: Library Club 2, 3,4, 5. FBLA 5. Scholarship Award, 1. ALAN DAVID MARTIN: FFA 3, 4, 5. Judging Team, 4. JEAN TAYLOR WHITEHEAD: FHA 2, 3, Jr. Degree, 4, Historian, Chapter Degree. Library Club 2, 3. Tri-Hi-Y Club 3, 4. FBLA 4. 5. Valentine Queen 4. Round-Up Typist 5. LASSO Staff 5, Subscription Fiditor. MERLE ARNEY MITCHELL: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Mechanics Award, Judging Team, 5. FBLA 5. Choral 5. WANDA MULLINS WORLEY: Transfer from Marion Senior High School, Choral 1, FHA 2. JAMES CHRISTOPHER PUCKETT: Jr. Varsity Football 1. Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5. FFA 2, 3, 4, 5. Patrol Club 5. SCA Council 1. Class Pres., 1. STEVE GARY RATCLIFFE: Jr. Varsity Football 1, Varsity Football 2, 3. Monogram Club 2, 3, Spanish Club 3, SCA 2, 3, 4. Class Pres., 3. Homeroom Chairman 4, Vice-Pres. 5. LASSO 5. CHARLES EUGENE ROBINSON: Track 3,4. Science Club 5, LASSO. WILLIAM EUGENE SHELTON: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. DENNIS WAYNE SNOW: Jr. Varsity Football 1. Varsity Foot¬ ball 2, 3, 4, 5. Track 3, 4, 5. FFA 2, 3, 4, 5. Monogram Club 4, 5. JAMES HOWARD SURBER: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Patrol Club 4, 5. Choral 5. ROBERT THOMAS SURBER: FFA 1, 2, 3. 4. Varsity Foot¬ ball 2, Track 3. GARY PRESTON THIGPIN: Transfer from Killian H. S. in Miami, Fla. FBLA 4, 5. Sr. Science Club 5. LASSO, 5. TERRY HARVEY THIGPIN: Transfer from Killian II. S. Miami, Fla. FFA 3, 4. FBLA 5. Monogram Club 5. Track 4. 5. Varsity Football 4, 5. LASSO. 5. SAMMY EDWARD TURLEY: FFA 1, 2, 5. Jr. Basketball 2. 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Virginia GAY DRESS SHOP Saltville. Virginia 130 For better clothes, and shoes, boys SHOP AT THE MEN SHOP Sultville, Virginia SALTVILLE INSURANCE AGENCY “Serving the insurance needs of the Saltville area since 1912” P.O. Box 66S Saltville. Virginia Area Code 703 496-4021 131 Manufacturers of LADIES DRESSES Serving the World From ...Roanoke . . . Radford . . . Buchanan . . . Saltville, Virginia . . .Barnardsville, North Carolina Good Luck Class of ’70 of Marion, Virginia Our best wishes to the Seniors! Boardwine and Moore—Broadford, Virginia Farewell... My senior year is pictured in this book. I have said what I wanted to say. My chance has come and gone. Nothing can be changed. Dean :k came and were met; pictures were taken and copy collected as in all yearbook productions. As always, there were problems, sleepless nights, bitten nails, and frustrations. But it is done now. All there is to do is to thank everyone- Teachers, Advertisers, Friends. Parents, and our two Sponsors, Mrs. Comer, and Mrs. Lewis-each of whom has been a part of my unforgettable school life. We shall soon be stepping down, leaving the throne to the Seniors of ' 71. Now, we must say “Good-bye”! 132 I t 4