Rocky Gap School - Rogahi Yearbook (Rocky Gap, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1959 volume:

ROGAHI Published by the Journalism Class of ROCKY GAP HIGH SCHOOL dry FOREWORD In designing the 1959 Rogahi”, we have tried to recall the school's most important activities and highlights. We hope that it will help to make our high school years long remembered as our most pleasant and enjoyable days at Rocky Gap High School. The staff thanks you for your co-operation and hopes it has been successful in obtaining and pre- senting an accurate account of your school years, therefore we submit the 1959 Rogahi , and trust it meets with your approval. The Staff CONTENTS Dedication 8 Principal’s Message 10 Faculty 11 Class Division 13 Seniors 14 Juniors 21 Freshmen 23 Pre-Freshmen 25 Elementary Division 27 Activities Division 31 Athletics Division 41 Features Division 49 AND SURROUNDING US IS THE CONSTANT 4 Under the supervision of Mr. Mahlon Rudy, boys taking Agriculture and shop learn care of farm animals, proper land mana- gement and proper use of farm machines. They also take part in the forestry judging contest, competing with three other schools. Each boy taking agriculture is automatic - ally a member of the FFA. Some of the activities the club sponsors during the year are: Father-Son Banquet, Chicken Barbecue, FFA Chapter Sweetheart, take part in the Federation Basketball Tourna- ment, and hold several joint meetings with the FHA girls. Home Economics plays a very important part in any girls life. Mrs. Jean Sands, Home Economics Instructor, teaches the students sewing, cooking, and the impor- tance of housekeeping. Marriage, Home Beautification, and Christmas decorating are also discussed. Some of the activities sponsored by the club are: Mother-Daugh- ter Banquet, and fixing a basket for a needy family in the community. Joint meetings are held with the FFA and all members are encouraged to attend camp during the sum- mer. ALL OF f t 4 4 cs r ■■■■■ DEDICATION In honor of one whose ability as an instructor is acknow- ledged, whose gentleness of manner is unvarying, whose readiness to serve meets the needs of the day, whose nobility of character, perception of values, and devotion to service are a glowing example of the good life, whose friendliness is an open illustration to student life, we, the student body holds it a high privilege in dedicating the Nineteen Fifty-Nine Rogahi to Mr. Mahlon K. Rudy. 8 Congratulations to the ”Rog- ahi” Staff, their Sponsor, and to all who have made this fine year- book possible to the Rocky Gap High School. As you seniors have grown in knowledge during the past four years, so has our high school grown. Each of you has made a contribution to our institution and we hope that your future will al- ways be full of wisdom, love, and peace. Sincerely, Garland L. Updyke, Principal Pictured are the school's secre- taries to the Principal. Left to right: Sharon Young, Ruby Staff- ey, Rosa Kimberlin, and Sue Havens. These four students work different periods of the day typing and filing in the office. MR. DAVID H. MAULDIN, JR. B.S. Degree (Business Education) Concord College Business Teacher MRS. MABEL PRUETT Radford College English Teacher MR. EARLE CRABTREE B.S.M. Ed. Roanoke College University of Virginia Science Teacher MRS. ROSA GORDON B.S. Degree Radford College Librarian OUR FACULTY MR. WALTER S. GILLIAM Associate of Arts Degree Bluefield and Concord College Math Teacher MISS FAYE KIDD B.S. Degree Radford College Social Studies Teacher MR. MAHLON K. RUDY B.S. Degree V.P.I. Agriculture Teacher MRS. JEAN SANDS B.S. Degree Radford College Home Economics Teacher i MRS. ORA GRAY STOWERS Radford College B.S. in Elementary Education Collegiate Professional Seventh Grade Teacher MRS. LUCILLE WALTERS Radford State Teachers College Elementary Sixth Grade Teacher MISS HAZEL STOWERS Radford State Teachers College Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Fifth Grade Teacher MRS. ADA SIMPKINS Radford State Teachers College Fourth Grade Teacher OUR FACULTY MRS. ELIZABETH KIDD ALTIZER Hiwassee, Emory Henry A.B. Degree Collegiate Certificate Combination Third and Fourth Grade Teacher MRS. OLLIE MAE GREGORY Radford State Teachers Normal Professional Third Grade Teacher MRS. ELLEN NEWTON Radford State Teachers College Normal Professional Second Grade Teacher MRS. LILLIAS E. KIDD Radford State Teachers College Normal Professional First Grade Teacher 12 Left to Right: Songleader-Roger Lane; Secretary-Nancy Hoosier; Reporter-Arlena Mae Stowers; Vice-President-Johnny Webb; Treasurer-Joyce Hall; President-Donnie Brizendine. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Donald Lewis Brizendine Donnie Pres. Soph. Jr. Sr. Classes 56-59; Pres. Student Council 58-59; Beta Club 58-59; Sec. Fresh. Class 55-56; Asst. Ed. Copycat 57-58; V. Bas- ketball 56-59; Baseball 57-59; Mon. Club 56-59: FBLA 56-59. m OUR SENIOR CLASS Shirley Ann Bruce Little-Bit F.H.A. 58-59. Charles Arnold Clark Cookie F.F.A. 55-59; V-Pres. F.F. A. 58-59; Crew Leader K. V.G. 58-59. Joyce Ann Hall Joyce Treas. Sr. Class 58-59; V. Basketball 57-59; Beta Club 58-59; Songleader Jr. Class 57-58; Mon. Club 58-59. Charlie Vernon Coburn Cobalt Sec. Student Council 58-59; Pres. Beta Club 58-59; Sec. F.F.A. 58-59; Beta Club 57-59. OUR SENIOR CLASS Lois Jane Havens Curly” Pres. Fres. Class 55-56; Beta Club 56-59; Treas. Jr. Class 57-58; Pres. FTA 58- 59; V. Pres. F.H.A. 57-58; Cheerleader 57-58. Jimmie Clayton Gregory Big Boy V. Basketball 57-59; FFA 55-59; 4- H Club 53-54; Mon. Club 57-59. Wilma Feme Harmon Feme Beta Club 58-59; Alternate Cheerleader 58-59. Jimmy Ray Gibson Gip KVG 58- 59; Feature Ed. Rogahi” 57-58; F.F.A. 56- 59. Jerry Wise French Jerry Rep. FFA 55-58; KVG 58- 59; Science Club 55-56; Chemistry Club 58-59. Douglas Lee Harless Buck” Hist. FBLA 58-59; KVG 57- 59; Baseball 57-58; J.V. Basketball 58-59. Willard Ray Kidd ’'Willard” V.Basketball 57-59; Chem. Club 57-58; Science Club 55-56. OUR SENIOR CLASS Nancy Elizabeth Hoosier Nan” FBLA 58-59; Beta Club 57- 59; FHA Rep. 58-59; FT A 58-59; V-Pres. Jr. Class 57-58; Sec. Sr. Class 58- 59. Roger Lee Lane Sure Shot Patricia Ann Mills ”Pat” V. Basketball 57-59; Capt. Cheerleader 55-57; Sec.- Treas. Soph. Class 56-57. James Lewis Lambert Jimmie” FFA 55-58; Student Council 57-58; FTA 58-59;i Capt. Safety Patrol 56-59; J.Var. 56-57;V.Basketball 58-59; American Legion Award. V Buford Carlton Looney •’Bashful” V. Basketball 57-59; FFA 55-59; 4-H 53-54. Larry Franklin Miller ’Larry” FFA 55-59; Star Chapter, Farm Shop, Dairy Farm Pens; 4-H 53-54. OUR SENIOR CLASS Brenda Gayle Preston Brenda” Beta Club 56-59; Cheer- leader 55-59; Capt. 57-59; FTA V-Pres. 55-56; Sec. 58-59; Mon. Club 56-59; FHA 55-57; FBLA 56-57; Cheerleading Award. Harry Edward Morehead Harry” FFA 55-57; FBLA 56-59; Beta Club 56-59; KVG 56- 58; J.V. Basketball 56-59; Baseball 56-58. Suzanne Coleman Smith Suzie” Beta Club 56-59; Cheer- leader 57-58; FTA 56-59; FHA 56-57; Sec. Jr. Class 57-58; Rep.Soph.Class 56- 57. Buckerly D. Peyton Buck” FFA; National Guard; United States Marine Corps. t - Leon Ray Poole Dick” J.V. Basketball 56-57; FFA 56-58; FBLA Sergeant-at- arms 58-59. Connie Sue Sluss Corney FHA 55-56 OUR SENIOR CLASS Arlena Mae Stowers Ariena” Sec. Beta Club 58-59; Rep. Sr. Class 58-59; SCA Dist. Ch. 58-59; Beta Xmas Card; Asst. Co-Ed. ”Rogahi” 57- Hubert Gleaves Spence 58; Ed. ’’Rogahi 58- 59; ’’Hubert” Science. Scholarship, Honor, Science Club 55-56; J.V. Robert Lee Pruitt Commercial, and Citizen- Basketball 56- 58; FBLA MBobo ship Medals. 58-59. OUR SENIOR CLASS Hazel Mae Thompson Hazel Treas.Fresh.Class 55-56; Beta Club 56-59; FHA 56- 59; V-Pres. FHA 58-59; Hist. FHA 56-58. Summers Edward Webb Johnny FTA 56-59; FBLA 57-59; V-Pres. Soph. Sr. Classes 56-57 58-59; V. Basketball 56-58; V. Baseball 56-59; Asst. Ed. 57-59; Mon. 56- 59; Sports Ed. Eagle Eye 56-57. Lillie Elizabeth Williams •Liz Science Club 55-56; FHA 56-58. James Calvin Weddle Calvin FFA 55- 59; FTA 57-58; KVG 56-59; Science Club 54-55; Chem. Club 56-57; Assistant Crewleader 58- 59. Preston Bowman Williams Preston Left to Right: Vice President-Doug Millirons; Reporter- Patty Sands; President-Erma Stowers; Treasurer-Stanley Umbarger; Secretary-Betty Stowers. JUNIOR CLASS Erma Stowers Junior President Evans Compton Aileen Dillow Robert Conley Sue Havens Bobby Dunn Rosie Kimberiin Tommy Gibson Walter Gunter Ray Hall Jane Lundy Richard Harmon Bonnie Patterson Craig Hobbs Richard Kidd Joyce Ramsey Howard Looney Patty Sands Nelson Lucas JUNIORS Albert Miller Helen Smith Douglas Miller Ruby Steffey Douglas Millirons Tommy Mills Betty Stowers Argle Nunn Gail Willis Ronnie Porter r r Sophomore Class The twelve-year school system was put into effect in 1958. Due to this fact, Rocky Gap High School has no sophomore class this year. Freshmen officers are left to right: Treasurer-David Porter; Vice- President - Warren Coburn; President - Raymond Myers; Secretary- Elizabeth Stowers; Reporter-Joyce Hull. Raymond Myers President FRESHMEN Charlotte Akers Wanda Beckner Brenda Blankenship Linda Clark Larry Blankenship Sue Dunn Warren Coburn 1 Rosie Estep Gerry Finley Dollie French Tommy Gills Annie Hager Janet Havens Billy Gross Marie Havens Joyce Hoosier Carolyn Hull Joyce Hull Ronnie Hare Barbara Kennedy Verna Kitts Gordon Harless Janice Lambert Kathryn Miller Janice Sue Payne Gail Pruett David Porter Bernice Stowers Elizabeth Stowers Bobby Tiller Virginia Stowers Billie Jean Taylor Barbara Thompson Bertha Van Blaricom James Tiller Sharon Young Left to Right,Front: Treasurer-Joe Tomlinson; Secretary-Paul Bless- ing. Back: Reporter-Shannon Bradshaw; Vice-President-Kitty Burge; President-C. B. Levitt. PRE-FRESHMEN President David Akers Cora Akers Tim Bailey Brenda Brizendine Kenny Blankenship Jane Bruce Kitty Burge Paul Blessing, Jr. Phyllis Burton Shannon Bradshaw Linda Clark Darrell Childress Jack Coburn Linda Coffey Ralph DeHart Doris Combs Bobby French Doris White Joyce Harmon Jerry Gibson Charlotte Havens Asa Hancock Nancy Havens Glen Kennedy PRE-FRESHMEN Joyce Hayes James Kidd Sandra Kitts Kenneth Kidd Wanda Lambert Billy Ray Lambert Roger Lambert Brenda Lindamood Harold Levitt Euva Lee Looney Bobby Parnell Shirley Looney Judy Stowers Harry Sarver Eloise Muncey Ronnie Starling Dorothy Nelson Douglas Stowers Joe Taylor Patricia Parcell Butch Thompson Kaye Preston Lee Toliver Mabel Pruett Elayne Ratliff Owen Umbarger Patty Stinson Harold Williams Judith Stowers Larry Wolfe ( o • h r r 4 r n r i 4 1 2 26 SIXTH GRADE OFFICERS Left to Right: Vice-President -Shelia Kidd; Treasurer-Sandra Burge; Secretary-Paula Sue Gilly; Report er-Sharon Havens; President - James Hale. SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS Left to Right: President-Amos Bradshaw; Vice President-Gary Johnson; Secretary-Robert Bur- ton; Treasurer-Ina Mae Payne. e SEVENTH GRADE Left to Right: Jackie Hamilton, Harold Lane, Gary Johnson, Loretta Perkins, Louise Day, Gladys Hardin, Betty Stowers, Juanita Stowers, Ina Mae Payne, Nancy Beckner, Mary McFarland, Leon Clark, James Bailey. Second Row: Bill Burton, Bob Burton, Junior Wiley, Geneva Atwell, Herman Buckner, Nancy Harless, Darlene Kidd, Judith Stowers, William Havens, Micky Hare, Jerry Harmon, Sammy Lindamood, Elmer Williams. Third Row: Billy Pruitt, Robert Starks, Mack Blankenship, Sandra Hart, Shelby Willis, Katheryn Clark, Sherman Woody, Roger Lawson, Rose French, Barbara Shrader, Ruth Stowers, Bobby Andrews, Amos Bradshaw. SIXTH GRADE Left to Right: Judy Lambert, Barbara Stowers, Wallace French,James Hale, Barbara Clark, Eliza- beth Nelson, Edward Baker, Jerry Coffey, Ronnie VanBlaricom, Howard Tolliver, Joyce Perkins. Second Row: Charles Pucket, Columbus Akers, Watha Woody, Melvin Wolfe, Mike Pruett, Billy Moore, James French, Roger Radford, Kenny Martin, Eddie Tiller. Third Row: Barbara Wolfe, Linda Taylor, Danny Bradshaw, Steve Short, Billy Hodges, Teddy Gibson, Ace Kennedy, Arnold Andr ews, Joe Shrader, Deena Wright. Fourth Row: Carolyn Russel, Linda Tiller, Joy Sue Stowers, Carol Prescott, Jeanette Harmon, Sheila Kidd, Brenda Looney, Paula Gilley, Sandra Burge, Peggy Coffey, Debra Sarver, Sharon Havens, Wanda Gibson. FIFTH GRADE Left to Right: Shirley Akers, Dale Akers, Harry Caldwell, Henrietta Taylor, Jerry Hamilton, Susan Sands, Betty Starks, Connie Morehead, Clyde Kidd, Tommy Beckner, Linda Tuggle, John Compton, Brenda Andrews. Second Row: John French, Roger Muncy, Buford French, Betty Nelson, Betty French, Junior Nelson,Woodson Bradshaw,Linda Richardson, Eddie Stowers, Terease Willis, Danny Kinder. Third Row: Richard Lawson, Brenda Stinson, Randolf Looney, Cora French, Trudy Meadows, David Morehead, James McFarland, Kenneth Payne, Micheal Kidd, Dairol French, Freda Shrader, Daniel Hancock, Bobby Hardin. Fourth Row: Edward Bowles, Charles Stowers, David Patterson, Josie Fletcher, Mary Davis, Richard Lane, Shelby Stowers, Dorcas French, Judy Hull, Betty Meadows, Billy Brewer. FOURTH GRADE Lefi to Right: Bobby Radford, Ethel Tolbert, Barbara Stinson,Tommy Everett,Vinnie French, Larry Clark, Teddy Bradshaw, Carolyn Wright, Patricia French, Vergie Caldwell, Sylvia Toliver, Janie French, Joan Jackson. Second Row: Kenny Lambert, Johnny David, Mark Neel, Johnny Taylor, Joe Conley, Ralph Looney, Odel White, Bill Akers, Judy Harless, James Starks, Janie Lambert, David Clark, Carl Wolfe. Third Row: Larry Stowers, Garnett Sarver, Roland DeHart, Clyde Andrews, Lee Williams, Ruthie Kennedy, Phyllis Shrader .Teresa Tuggle, Debbie Davis, Becky Mills, James Booth, Teresa Short, Donnie Harmon, Harold Pruitt, Roy Dillow. THIRD GRADE Left to Right: Rita Bradshaw, Tommy Buckner, Johnny Stinson, Gery Clark, Mary Stowers, Janice Wolfe,Roger Looney,Connie Blankenship, Jo Ann Richardson, Jimmy Patterson, Ula Hardin, Curtis Lambert, Diana Burton, Judy Shrader, Brenda Moore. Second Row: Larry Taylor, Diana White, Linda Carver, Mitchell Bowles, Betty Radford, Linda Stowers, Dana Lambert, Mary Hancock, Ruby Hardin,Bonnie Morehead,Linda Hoosier,Sally Brewer,Kenny Stowers. Third Row: Tommy Burton, Darrell Kidd, Linda Williams, Francis Hopkins, Larry Looney, Lee Perkins, Eugene McFarland, John Steele, Toni Crotty, Charles Sarver, James Shrader, Danny Neal. SECOND GRADE Left to Right: Clifton Pruett, Barry Clark, Charles Akers, Eddie Pruett, Gerald Akers, Eddie Gregory, Richard Wiley, Ricky Harless, Sue Davis, Steve Prescott, Joel Hart. Second Row: Wayne Pannell, Billy Nelson, Frankie Caudill, Linda Akers, Billy Havens, Jerry Hale, Kennith Hamilton, John Beckner, Allan French, Frankie Carver. Third Row: Darlene Wright, Barbara Booth, Linda Tolbert, Randy Brewer, David Turner, Barry Kidd, Redth Clark, Rebecca Quesenberry, Donna Os- burn, Valeria Russell. FIRST GRADE Left to Right: Karen Spence, Dean Sneed, Larry Sutphin, Dean Looney, Beth Looney, Gene Burton, Dorothy French, Sharon Wolfe, Barry Stowers, Randall Morehead, Mary Faye Atwell, Karen Hill, Debby Bailey. Second Row: Stanley Puckett, Howard Havens,Oscar French,Sue Wolfe, Judy Richard- son, Jerry Pennell, Gary Nelson, Reberta Asbury, Carol White, Terry Akers, Edward Taylor, Danny Clark. Third Row: Rodney Williams, Aron Nelson, Michael Summers, Stevie Johnson, Dianne Que- senberry, Freda French, Dorcas Slaughter, Anna Wiley, Dorcas Caudill, Doris Stowers, Ann French, Darlene Tiller. Donnie Brizendine President Erma Stowers Vice-President Vernon Coburn Secretary STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the governing body of our high school. Representatives and officers are elected by the student body in an election held In Spring. Each candidate running for an office makes campaign speeches, has campaign managers, and distributes posters throughout the school. Some of the duties of the Student Council are setting up rules for various activities, inflicting punishment for infringement of certain regulations, and conducting school elections. Members of the Student Council are left to right: Douglas Millirons, Virginia Stowers, Raymond Myers,Feme Harmon,Donnie Brizendine, Erma Stowers, Bobby Dunn. Second Row: Shannon Brad- shaw? Shirley Looney, Vernon Coburn, Ronnie Hare, Johnny Webb, Helen Smith, Sponsor-Mr. Earle Crabtree. 32 Vernon Coburn President Erma Stowers Arlena Mae Stowers Vice-President Secretary BETA CLUB The Beta Club is an organization stressing achievement, character, and leadership. Members joining must be a Senior, Junior, or Sophomore and must maintain a B average throughout the school year. Some of the duties of our club this year are: To care for the American Flag; to assist the students, teachers, and Principal when called upon; to help keep an attractive bulletin board, and to help worthy welfare drives. Members of the Beta Club are left to right-Front Row: Richard Kidd, Erma Stowers, Vernon Co- burn, Arlene Stowers, Patty Sands. Second Row: Hazel Thompson, Rosie Kimberlin, Suzanne Smith, Joyce Hall, Feme Harmon, Helen Smith, Brenda Preston, Betty Stowers. Third Row: Walter Gun- ter, Harry Morehead, Nelson Lucas, Donnie Brizendine, Sponsor-Garland L. Updyke. 33 F.F.A The officers of the FFA are, left to right: Arnold Clark-Vice-President; Nelson Lucas- President; Vernon Coburn-Secretary. Second row, left to right: Stanley Umbarger-Reporter; Douglas Millirons-Treasurer: Buford Looney- Sentinel; Mr. Mahlon Rudy-Sponsor. Students taking Agriculture are also instructed in Shop. Shown below are a group of boys using a saw. They are, left to right: Ronnie Hare, Warren Coburn, Richard Blankenship, Gary Finley, Kenny Williams, Douglas Miller, Argel Nunn, Eddie Parks. Shown above are a group of FFA members en- gaged in beautifying the school grounds. They are, left to right: Eddie Parks, Bill Thomas, Tommy Mills, Albert Miller, Jimmy Gibson. Class work is also a part of the Agriculture course. The boys below are working on their farm program record books. The boys are, front row left to right: Calvin Weddle, Ray- mond Myers, Larry Blankenship. Second row left to right: Evans Compton, Larry Miller, Howard Looney, Billy Gross. is3Ht±r_ji_r |- - -7=1 F.H.A. Rosie Kimberlin President The officers of the FHA are left to right: Billie Jean Taylor-Historian; Rosie Kimberlin- President; Hazel Thompson-Vice-President; Sue Dunn-Treasurer. Second row: Sue Hav- ens-Secretary; Nancy Hoosier-Song Leader; Mrs. Jean Sands-Sponsor; Dollie French-His- torian, Brenda Brizendine-Chaplain. Sewing is also a part of the Home Economics course. The girls shown below are taking measurements which are necessary for pro- per fitting of a garment and adjusting hem in dress. They are, left to right: Patty Mills, Suzanne Smith, Eloise Muncy, Sharon Young, Shirley Bruce. The girls shown above are completing the cur- tains made for the Home Economics Building. They are left to right: Barbara Thompson, Brenda Blankenship, Marie Havens, Linda Mae Clark, Linda Caroline Clark. The girls shown below are studying a chart of the different types of material used in sewing. They are, left to right: Nancy Havens, Kathryn Miller, Brenda Lindamood, Judy Stowers, Kitty Burge, Patty Stinson, Janet Havens. FBLA members are from lefttoright: Betty Stowers, Patty Sands, Harry More- head, Carol Hull, Sharon Young, Erma Stowers, Nelson Lucas, Carol Dunn. Mr. Mauldin is Sponsor. F.B.L.A Jane Havens Jimmy Gregory Joyce Hall Patty Mills ■ + Brenda Preston Joyce Ramsey Janis Payne 9ue Havens —- Mr. Malhon Rudy Mr. Walter Gilliam The main function of the Monogram Club is to promote good sportsmanship. The club is composed of students who have earned letters by required participation in basketball, baseball, or as cheerleaders. 37 SCA DISTRICT MEETING This year the annual Clinch Valley District SCA Meeting was held at Rocky Gap High School with 140 representatives attending from other schools. Pictured below standing was the guest Speaker for the meeting, Rev. Wadsworth from Tazewell. Also pictured is the Chairman for the District Meeting, Arlena Mae Stowers. Arnold Clark and Carl Jackson seated to the right in the picture par- ticipated in the program. Pictured is theRichlands High School Band who helped to provide the entertain- ment for the meeting. They also played for our high school in the Gymnasium. THE COPYCAT David H. Mauldin, Jr. Sponsor of the Copycat and Rogahi Pictured in the upper left hand corner is the Editor of the Copycat. Joyce Ramsey. Below is the Copycat Staff which in- cludes left to right: Editor-Joyce Ramsey; Assistant Editor- Calvin Weddle; Artist-Dick Harmon. 39 THE ROGAHI Walter Gunter Copy Editor Arlena Mae Stowers Editor-in-Chief The annual staff sincerely thanks those who have helped to support this, the 1959 Rogahi. We, therefore, hope that we have captured the most important memories of your high school year and you will enjoy looking through this book. Bobby Dunn Business Manager Bobby Conley Feature Editor Patty Sands Assistant Editor ROCKY GAP SCHEDULE Rocky Gap 28 Burkes Garden 32 Rocky Gap 17 Check 31 Rocky Gap 31 Burkes Garden 33 Rocky Gap 27 W. Va. Bus. College 100 Rocky Gap 50 Ceres 70 Rocky Gap 54 Auburn 86 Rocky Gap 52 Shawsville 53 Rocky Gap 23 Bland 62 Rocky Gap 47 Auburn 74 Rocky Gap 20 Alumni 22 Rocky Gap 48 Ceres 74 Rocky Gap 17 Bland 61 Rocky Gap 17 Bland 65 Rocky Gap 43 Shawsville 29 The Rocky Gap Eaglettes had a very unsuccessful season this year, winning only one and los- ing thirteen. Better luck next year girls! Left to right: Billie Jean Taylor, Joyce Hull, Bernice Stowers, Virginia Stowers, Sue Havens, Marie Havens, Betty Stowers, Joyce Hall, Patty Mills, Elizabeth Stowers, Bertha Van Blaricom, Erma Stowers, Joyce Ramsey. EAGLETTES ROCKY GAP SCHEDULE Rocky Gap 39 Burkes Garden 36 Rocky Gap 32 Check 39 Rocky Gap 46 Burkes Garden 30 Rocky Gap 41 Ceres 42 Rocky Gap 43 Auburn 49 Rocky Gap 28 Shawsville 42 Rocky Gap 53 McComas 63 Rocky Gap 53 Bland 66 Rocky Gap 54 Auburn 52 Rocky Gap 36 Ceres 52 Rocky Gap 48 Bland 60 Rocky Gap 61 Willis 50 Rocky Gap 55 Bland 70 Rocky Gap 39 Ceres 52 Rocky Gap 47 Shawsville 55 Rocky Gap 49 Montcalm 55 Rocky Gap 74 Willis 66 Rocky Gap 56 Montcalm 64 The Rocky Gap Eagles ended up with a 5-13 record this season. To end up the basketball season Rocky Gap High School had the pleasure of being host to the District S Tournament with twelve teams participating. Left to right: Buford Looney, Jimmy Gregory, Douglas Millirons, Jimmy Lambert, Willard Kidd, Billy Gross, Raymond Myers, Ray Hall, Bobby Dunn, Donnie Brizendine, Tommy Gibson, Bobby Tiller. Buford” Tommy Mr. Rudy Coach Willard 'Jimmy BASKETBALL SNAPSHOTS In a game played with Auburn at Rocky Gap, Joyce Ramsey attempts to make a goal under- neath the basket. Also pictured No. 14, Erma Stowers of the Rocky Gap Eagletts. Two Auburn players look on. Pictured below Erma Stowers No. 14 shoots for a field goal in the girls game played with Shaws- ville. The Eagletts won their first game beating Shawsville 43-29. Ray Hall of the Rocky Gap Eagles shoots a jump shot from the far corner of the Gym, and makes a basket. Other players shown are Buford Loo- ney No. 22 and Bobby Dunn No. 4 of RGHS. Shaws- ville players pictured are: 7,4,12,14. Auburn High School playing RGHS at Rocky Gap. Pictured is Buford Looney No. 22 attempting a goal and making the points. Other Rocky Gap players are Jimmy Gregory No. 19, and Bobby Dunn No. 18. CHEERLEADERS Brenda Preston Nancy Hoosier Kaye Preston Kitty Burge Joyce Hoosier Brenda Lindamood Janis Payne The Rocky Gap High School Cheerleaders, who did so much to encourage the basketball teams this season, are pictured below front: Brenda Preston-Captain. Left to right: Kitty Burge, Nancy Hoos- ier, Joyce Hoosier, Brenda Lindamood, Kaye Preston. Janis Payne (not pictured). Each year the Cheerleading Squad is selected by the Monogram Club. DISTRICT S” TOURNAMENT Ceres High School Boys’ Basketball Team First Place Winner Bland High School Boys' Basketball Team Second Place Winner Auburn High School Girls' Basketball Team Second Place Winner Bland High School Girls' Basketball Team First Place Winner CLASS CLOWN Leon Poole Patty Mills BEST ALL AROUND Buford Looney Feme Harmon SENIOR MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Johnny Webb Brenda Preston BEST ALL AROUND ATHLETIC Donnie Brizendine Joyce Hall SUPERLATIVES BEST PERSONALITY Vernon Coburn Nancy Hoosier MOST ATTRACTIVE AND BEST LOOKING Suzanne Smith Douglas Harless 51 HALLOWEEN KING AND QUEEN Pictured are the King, Queen, Prince, and Princess of the Halloween Carnival. They are left to right: Shelia Kidd-Princess from the Sixth Grade, Joyce Ramsey-Queen from the Junior Class, Bobby Dunn-King from the Junior Class, Jimmy Hale-Prince from the Sixth Grade. NEW YEARS AT THE GRABTREES' After playing the Ceres team twice and losing both games, the R. G. H. S. Basketball teams are reviving their sagging spirits at the home of Mr. Earle Crabtree and his sister, Miss Ruth Crabtree, who were kind enough to in- vite them there for some refreshments and music. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET From the beginning of the year, each Junior and Senior looks forward to the Junior, Senior Banquet. This is the time when girls are decked out in party dresses, high heels, and jewelry. Of course the boys dress in their best clothes. 4-H DOLL QUEEN For the first time a Doll Queen was elected by the 4-H Club here at Rocky Gap. Pictured from left to right: Mary Davis, Barbara Clark, Joyce Hayes-Queen, Mr. T. E. Mall- ory-County Agent, and Teresa Short. CLASS PROPHECY 1958-59 We, the prophets of the class of '59, will try to predict the future ten years, hence: FERNE HARMON is the Hollywood agent for the devastating actor, DOUG HARLESS. JANE HAVENS is a happy wife and mother of 5 boys. ARLENA STOWERS is a secretary to the famous comedian, ROGER LANE. DONNIE BRIZENDINE and WILLARD KIDD are in the Air Force and in the midst of a hot race to see who'll get married first. CHARLIE COBURN is the famous hair stylist for the singing idol, FREDDIE BRIT- TEN. JOHNNY WEBB is still the President of the Bachelors’ Club of America. Guess who's Vice-President, JIMMY GREGORY. LARRY MILLER is running a 1,000 acre farm and dodging the Internal Revenue Collector, HAZEL THOMPSON. BUFORD LOONEY is managing the Suiter Athletic Association with LEON POOLE as his star wrestler. ARNOLD CLARK and JERRY FRENCH are owners of the Punkin Center Drive-In Theater starring cowpuncher BUCKERLY PEYTON in a rip-roaring western. PATTY MILLS is known as the Senator’s daughter-in-law and lives in a ranch type house on a South Sea Island. CONNIE SLUSS is in Congress debating on the jukebox issue. CALVIN WEDDLE, graduate from East Tennessee State, is a mechanic at Cape Ca- naveral. PRESTON WILLIAMS is in the Yukon chasing BOBBY CONLEY for stealing the million dollar painting by HUBERT SPENCE. Doctor SAFORD BLANKENSHIP is head of the Army Hospital at Bastian. JOYCE HALL is a famous model for the Cinderella line of clothing designed by HARRY MOREHEAD. SHIRLEY BRUCE is the maid for NANCY HOOSIER, the wife of a great basketball player. JIMMY GIBSON, employed at Sands' Real Estate Bureau, is trying to find a way to fit eight children in a little red sportscar. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS is teaching history at R. G. H. S. and is the Sponsor of the Student Council. JIMMY LAMBERT is stand-in for Yoki Bear on Huckleberry Hound. SUZANNE SMITH, graduate from N.B.C. in Roanoke, is employed by TOMMY STOWERS, the famous millionaire psychiatrist. THOMAS PARCELL is making records for R.C.A. Victor--his latest hit, Macbeth . BOBBY PRUITT is seeking Khrushchev's advice on peace terms for mail routes from Bastian to Bland. BRENDA PRESTON, a happy wife, is working at Lucas Diaper Dispensary as a sec- retary. Signed: Class Prophets Nancy Hoosier Brenda Preston BOOSTERS KITCHEN KUPBOARD TAYLOR OPTICAL NELSON PHOTO DR. M. A. KRUPEY BLUEFIELD BOOK SHOP A FRIEND HOME ROOM MOTHERS 53 COLE'S BAKERY DA. 5-7113 Sunbeam Heights Bluefield, West Virginia Mr. Moo says: Leatherwood milk makes Energy Refresh with milk THE LEATHERWOOD COMPANY, INC. Bluefield, West Virginia MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY Phone DA 5-7191 Th Caclwtiv tuimtii School 505 Bland St. SCHOOLS OF Accountancy and Financial Administration Business Administration SOUTHSIDE PROFESSIONAL and Management PHARMACY Transportation Management Secretarial Science Phone DA 7-5600 1408 Bland St. CENTRAL PHARMACY — Leading in the Virginias — 4th, 6th 7th Floors Coal Coke Building ELEVATOR SERVICE Phone DA 7-5015 Phone DAVENPORT 7-8208 Federal Com. St. Bluefield, W. Va. Bluefield W. Va. 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