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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1979 volume:

Rogahi Rocky Gap High School Rocky Gap. Virginia Artistically—From splatter to spatter our teacher has taught us, the difference is art and art is the difference. These budding young artists as they look at their work—is this really Art? I thought Art was such work! WE’RE STILL GOING STRONG Athletically—Though not number one, we’re coming up fast as we dribble and dribble and dribble. The harder we play, the better we get, there’s strength in the effort, you know. Physically—You run and you jump, you work and you fuss. That's how it goes when Physical Fitness time comes. You continuously try but some day, you’ll see you’ll come out on top—at least in some way. Vocationally—No college, you say? Well, that's perfectly OK, because we offer a wide range of vocations. From our courses in Tazewell to our own little section, we cover the fields from farming to data processing. Musically—From squeaks, to distinguishable sound, to music, thus has our band progressed. With careful instruction and hours of practice, they can now play as never before. Academically—Something old, something new . , . Those French speaking whizzes will soon boggle our minds as they practice to speak— oh, what did you say?” Finally, that day has arrived, one for which parents and teenagers have awaited. Well, maybe not parents but certainly teenagers who shout greetings to their parents as they arrive home . . . ”oh, please may I borrow the car?” Written by Carol Sue Tiller And the Government class as it shouts—“VOTE FOR !” Have those Seniors ever been working so hard? THE YEARBOOK STAFF Penny Miller Editor-in-Chief, Graduates Carol Tiller, Division Pages, Undergrads, Faculty, Honors Pam Beavers Athletics Kathy Levitt Organizations, Graduates, Academics r Melanie Peery Cindy Hoosier Katrina Hoosier Typist Typist Tammy Pennington Debbie Weddle Activities Activities Connie Nunn Undergrads Tammy Steele Jerri Harman Mrs. Ruth Looney Sponsor 4 Graduates CLASS OFFICERS (L to R): Katrina Hoosier - Reporter, Penny Miller - Treasurer, Carol Tiller - Secretary. Melanie Peery - Vice President, Pam Beavers - President. CLASS FLOWER White blue tipped’ Rose CLASS COLORS Royal Blue and White CLASS SONG “You Needed Me” CLASS MOTTO Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations, I may not reach them. But I can look and see their beauty, Believe in them, and try to follow Where they lead. Louisa May Alcott THE TOP THREE ACADEMIC GRADUATES 6 Carol Sue Tiller Melanie Rose Peery Douglas Elwyn Hoosier SENIOR Quietest — Mary Stowers and Connie Nunn Most Talkative — Carol Tiller and Steve Looney Most Likely to Succeed — Melanie Peery and Doug Hoosier Most Athletic — Donald Musick and Melanie Peery SUPERLATIVES Most Talented — Robbie Williams and Steve Williams Best All Around — Doug Hoosier and Pam Beavers Most Courteous — Danny Williams, Penny Miller, and Robert Bradberry Most Independent — Joe Don Bowen and Johnny Kitts Alvin Vincent Akers Vince” 10 Joseph Donald Bowen Joe Don Patsy Lynn Belcher Patsy” Robert William Bradberry “Bobby 11 12 Kathy Marie Levitt Kathy” Steven Ray Looney “Steve” Patricia Penny Miller Penny Mark Carl McClintock Mark Connie Lee Nunn Connie Donald Lee Musick Donald Randall Wayne Martin Randy 14 Carol Sue Tiller “Carol Sue” Daniel Ray Williams Danny Grabbling James Robert Williams Robby” Steve Jeffrey Williams “Steve” % Ha V k Clifford Brian Willis Brian” Randall Carlton Williams “Randy Undergrads JUNIOR CLASS Class Officers President — Herschel Blessing, Vice-President — Tony Brizendine, Secretary — Janet Kinser, Treasurer — Carla Morehead, and Reporter — Rusty Pennington. Herschel Pierce Blessing John Durward Blessing, Jr. Anthony Lewis Brizendine Kenneth Randy Carter Javette Dawn Conley Steven Edward DeAtley Angela Beth Dillow Roger Willis Dye II 18 Anna Jill French Sarah Lynn Fugate John Arlie Gills Tina Maria Green Debra Hall Rita Elizabeth Hankins Chris Eric Harless Jerri Elaine Harman Debra Leona Havens Deborah Ann Honaker Cindy Marie Hoosier David Wayne Keene Janet Dawne Kinser Kenneth Arthur Klimaitis Sandra Gay Looney Carla Ann Morehead Richard Lee Myers, Jr. Russell Max Pennington Tammy Jean Pennington Barry Scott Richardson Mark Franklin Roten Margaret Eugenia Slaughter Tammy Lynne Steele Casey Lee Stowers Cheryl Ann Stowers David Lawrence Taylor Marcinia Ruth Thomas Timothy Toler (Not Pictured) Kimberly Lynn Watson Deborah Gayle Weddle Kenneth Wayne Williams SOPHOMORE CLASS Class Officers Reporter — Terry Bowling, Secretary — Cheryl Lane, Vice-President — Tim Havens, President — Dee Dee Williams, and Treasurer — Carol Hounshell. Deana Marie Ball Lena Ann Bailey (Not Pictured) Lisha Dawn Barbor Sammy Ray Belcher Marilyn Virginia Blankenship Pamela Denise Blankenship Pearl Elizabeth Blankenship Gina Eileen Bowles Terry Wayne Bowling Barry Ray Bradshaw 21 Howard Austin Burton Robin Lee Coburn (Not Pictured) John Daniel Davis Sherry Diana Dent Jacqueline Iris Elliott Roger Edwin Faulkner Carolyn Jo Freeman Lori Anne Gibson Terry Wayne Gwyn Donald Ray Hagan Kimberly Lambert Harless (Not Pictured) Karla Sue Harris Anthony Wade Havens (Not Pictured) Timothy Dane Havens Carol Jean Hounshell Regenia Gayle Johnson Jeffery Edward Lambert Sherry Jean Lambert Cheryl Lynn Lane Stephen Dale Levitt Douglas Clinton Linkous Ronald William Martin Charles Douglas Miller, Jr. Randall Craig Morehead (Not Pictured) Sharon Charlene Nelson Darletta Lynne Nunn Rowena Lee Oakes Andrea Carol Pauley Thomas Paul Rogers Elizabeth Marie Slaughter Nancy Sue Sluss Sherri Rene Spence Donna Lynn Stowers Virena Louise Sutphin Sean Edward Thomas Shawn VanHulst Shellie VanHulst Darren Reed Walker Carla Renee Wilburn Donna Sue Wilburn Deidre Kathleen Williams Sherryl Denise Williams Susan Diann Williams Mark Anthony Willis Richard Eugene Willis Dreama Ann Woody Sheri Rae Woody Sarah Marie Wynn William Thomas Wynn Robin Lynn Zaporowsky FRESHMAN CLASS Class Officers Reporter — Ronnie Blankenship, Treasurer — Chris Carter, Secretary — John Morgan, President — Sherri Bowling, and Vice President — Trisha Harless. Sharon Lea Ball Virginia Ruth Barrett Ronald Dale Blankenship Sherri Ann Bowling Rick Anthony Bradshaw Terry Denise Bradshaw Barbara Ellen Brown Joe Grant Buchanan (Not Pictured) Della Lee Carpenter Christopher Scott Carter Kimberly Sue Cassell Tammy Renea Clark Daniel Calvin Davis Richard Andrew Ferguson Terry Allen Foran 24 William Lee Foran Brenda Gail Freeman Tisha Darlene French Timothy Edward Gibson Teresa Kaye Green Richard Dale Hankins Trisha Gae Harless Curtis David Hart Billie Ann Keen Brian Duane Kelly Carol Ann Kinser William David Lambert Regina Ann Lechaton Joseph Walter Little Paul Dallas Looney Ronald Charles Miller Gary Vincent Morehead John Robert Morgan Daniel Leo Myers Connie Sue Nelson Brian Lowe Parcell Walter Richard Ratliff, Jr. Charlie Henderson Rife Benton Franklin Stowers Daniel Mason Stowers, Jr. April Lee Tolley Tessa DeAnn Umbarger Kevin Wayne Walker Marl Jennings Wall, Jr. Kathryn Ann Willis 25 PRE-FRESHMAN CLASS Class Officers Patricia Ann Atha Sherry Laverne Bailey Dennis Ray Blankenship Anna Lynn Blessing Dedra Anett Bowles Kenneth Edward Bradberry Gary Lee Byrd Rufus Edgar Cantrell, Jr. Drema lone Corvin Catherine Elizabeth Davidson Kenneth Dewayne Davis Ronald Merel Duesing, Jr. Edith May Dye Mark Anthony Fleenor Rita Jo Frees (Not Pictured) Terry Ray French Bobby Lee Gibson, Jr. Robin Yvonne Gibson Rebecca Ann Goodman Terry Lynn Goodman William Lee Hagan Charles Ray Hall, Jr. Karen Ann Harris Corbie David Hounshell, Jr. Julie Helen Hull George Allen Keen Cynthia Susan Lafon Robert Anthony Miller Scott Edward Moses Teresa Sue Nunley Timothy Paul Nunn Amanda Kaye Pauley Ricky Henry Pruett (Not Pictured) Virginia Mae Reed Micheal Ray Sheets Elbert Charles Shelton Gary Arthur Sink, Jr. Drema Sue Spence Carl Truby Steele Denita Lynn Stowers William Charles Tupper Cheryl Lynne Turner Darrell Ray Weddle Rebecca Alene Whittimore Kimberly Kay Williams Michael Edward Woody Kerry Keith Wright Kimberly Ann Zaporowsky Honors GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL Tony Brizendine attended the 1978 Governor's School for the Gifted at Mary Baldwin College in Fredricksburg, VA. WHAT IS THE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL? The Governor's School is a special summer program for some select few in order that they might advance their knowledge in their preferred field. WHO MAY ATTEND? Any student may attend so long as he meets certain requirements. The major requirement is that you be talented or gifted in some way. This does not mean that only students with the highest averages may attend, but one may be talented in art, music, etc. Leadership and character are among the other things which are looked at. The guidance counselor chooses nominees. HOW LONG DOES IT LAST AND HOW MANY MAY ATTEND? Governor's School, separated into three Colleges, lasts for approximately one month. It normally starts sometime in June. Over 700 students are nominated statewide each year, but only 425 (approximately) are actually selected to attend. WHAT DO YOU DO WHILE THERE? While at the Governor's School, one studies two major subjects of your choice on a rotation basis. There are numerous programs and field trips provided as well as all room and board. There is some free time, but you are expected to participate in most of the provided activities. The best thing about the Governor's School is the friendly people. Former students who have attended Governor's School from Rocky Gap High School include Scott DeHart, Danny Neal, and Carol Sue Tiller. “I DARE YOU” AWARDS Douglas Hoosier The I Dare You award is a book presented annually to encourage students to fully develop their potential and talents and reach out as leaders in fields of service and good citizenship. Written by Mr. William H. Danforth, the book is sometimes presented as the Danforth Award. Recipients are chosen by the high school faculty on the basis of leadership and character. Melanie Peery Tony Brizendine BETA AWARDS To receive a Beta Award you must have at least a 95 overall average. The first time you achieve this, you receive a letter. For each successful year after that, you receive a bar A graduating senior, if he has received a letter and a bar, receives a star. Tim Havens Steve Levitt John Morgan Howard Burton Brian Parcell Regenia Johnson Barbara Brown Barry Bradshaw Sherri Bowling Tessa Umbarger Gina Bowles Terry Bradshaw WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Herschel Blessing Carla Morehead Who’s Who recognizes current Juniors and Seniors who have demonstrated leadership in academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities or community service. It is required that you have at least a “B average. Tony Brizendine Melanie Peery 32 PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD WINNERS Bottom Row: (Left to Right) Doug Hoosier, Randy Williams, Danny Hoosier, Rusty Pennington, Darren Walker, Barry Bradshaw, and Robert Bradberry. Second Row: Danny Williams, Dreama Woody, Sharon Ball, Katrina Hoosier, Melanie Peery. Gary Morehead, Kim Lane, Jane Miller, Patsy Belcher, Darletta Nunn, David Keene, and John Blessing. Third Row: Sean Thomas. Sandra Looney, Regenia Johnson, Carol Hounshell, Tim Havens, Tammy Clark, Terry Bradshaw, Clint Linkous, Walter Little, and Mark Roten. Fourth Row: Joe Don Bowen. Johnny Kitts, Vince Akers, Ricky Ratliff, Rick Bradshaw, Curtis Hart, Danny Stowers, Richard Myers, Carla Morehead, Debbie Havens, Cheryl Stowers, and Brenda Freeman. Sandra Looney Sandra Looney had the Highest Grade Point Average for grades 8-12 in the academic year 1977-78. Her average was 98.06. Organizations SCA Seated (L to R): Jill French, Charles Hall, Sherri Bowling, Tessa Umbarger, and Julie Hull. Standing (L to R): Rusty Pennington, Pam Beavers, Mandy Pauley, Gary Morehead, Carol Tiller, Anna Blessing, Beth Slaughter, Terry Bradshaw, Dee Dee Williams, Herschel Blessing, Kathy Levitt, Debbie Weddle and John Blessing. Officers President - Janet Kinser, Chaplain - Kim Cassell, Secretary - Katrina Hoosier, Treasurer - Penny Miller, Vice President - Melanie Peery, Reporter - Kim Lane, and Sponsor - Mrs. Kathy Havens. The purpose of the Student Cooperative Association is to insure cooperation between the students, principal, teachers, and other school officials. The purpose of the RGHS SCA is the rights of the students to improve our school and community. Each student is a member of the Student Cooperative Association and should uphold our school in spirit and sportsmanship. 36 SENIOR BETA Seated (L to R): Christine Sheets, Jane Miller. Katrina Hoosier, Janet Kinser. Debbie Weddle, and Cheryl Stowers. Second Row: Connie Nunn, Jerri Harman, Melanie Peery, Pam Beavers, and Carla Morehead. Third Row: Tony Brizendine, Herschel Blessing, Danny Williams, and John Gills. Fourth Row: Mark McClintock, Randall Williams, and Robbie Williams. Officers First Row: Treasurer - Kathy Levitt, Reporter - Carol Tiller. Second Row. Secretary - Patsy Belcher, Sponsor - Mr. James Sink, President - Doug Hoosier. and Vice-President - Danny Hoosier. 37 The Senior Beta is open to all students in grades 11 and 12 who have an overall grade average of 90. The Beta member must maintain the 90 average. The highlight of the Beta year is the State Beta Convention which alternates between Roanoke and Richmond. JUNIOR BETA Bottom Row: (L to R) Paul Looney, Terry Gwyn. John Morgan, Chris Carter, Gary Morehead, Barry Bradshaw, Stephen Levitt, Ronnie Miller, Brian Parcell. and Kevin Walker. Second Row: Sharon Ball, Tessa Umbarger, Tammy Clark, Barbara Brown, John Davis, Sherry Lambert, Andrea Pauley, Teresa Green, Donna Wilburn, Sherri Spence, Marilyn Blankenship, and Marshall Adair. Third Row: Terry Bradshaw, Trisha Harless, Sherri Bowling, Timmy Havens, Cheryl Lane, Lori Gibson, Lisha Barbor, Sherryl Williams, Shellie Van Hulst, Diann Williams, and Frankie Stowers. Officers Sponsor — Mr. Vance Bird, Vice-President — Gina Bowles, President — Sean Thomas. Second Row: Secretary — Regenia Johnson, Treasurer — Dee Dee Williams, and Reporter — Carol Hounshell. 38 The Junior Beta is open to all students in grades 9 and 10 who have an overall grade average of 90. The Beta member must maintain the 90 average. The highlight of the Beta year is the trip to the Barter Theater in Abingdon. MONOGRAM Standing (L to R): Kenny Klimaitis. Sandra Looney, Tammy Pennington. Cindy Hoosier. Debbie Honaker. Rita Hankins, Jill French. Debbie Weddle. Barry Bradshaw. Danny Williams, and Danny Klimaitis. Seated: Sherry Lambert, Pam Beavers, and Tony Brizendine. Officers Vice-President - Danny Hoosier, President - Doug Hoosier. Sponsor - Mr. Charlie Puckett, Treasurer - Penny Miller. Secretary - Melanie Peery, and Reporter - Kim Lane. 39 Members must have earned a varsity basketball letter. SCIENCE Seated (L to R): Cindy Hoosier, Debbie Weddle, Tammy Pennington, Pam Beavers. Katrina Hoosier, Jill French, Debbie Honaker. Jerri Harman, Sherri Bowling, and Sherry Lambert. Standing: Barbara Brown, Penny Miller. Carol Tiller. Donna Wilburn, Kathy Levitt, Dreama Woody. Kenny Klimaitis, Sheri Woody. Darren Walker, Sandra Looney, Tony Brizendine. John Davis, Gina Bowles, Lori Gibson, Tony Havens, Timmy Havens, Carol Kinser. Roger Faulkner, and Ronnie Martin. Officers Sponsor - Mr. Charlie Puckett. President - Melanie Peery. Secretary and Treasurer - Janet Kinser, and Vice-President - Rusty Pennington. The Science Club member must have an interest in Science. The Club is open to all students grades 8-12 who identify their interest in Science through a written essay. Seated (L to R): Marilyn Blankenship, Co-Editor in chief - Andrea Pauley, and Lori Gibson. Standing: Sponsor - Mr. Vance Bird, Tammy Clark, Barbara Brown, Co-Editor in Chief - Gina Bowles, Typist - Sandra Looney, Typist and Sports Editor - Sherry Lambert, Sports Editor and Photographer - Timmy Havens, Typist - Sherri Spence, Jill French,Club Editor - Carolyn Freeman. EAGLE Volume XXIV, No. 2 ROCKY GAP HIGH SCHOOL Nov. .10,1978 EYE 41 Rocky Gap, Virginia FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Bottom Row (L to R): Roger Faulkner, Terry Bowling. Ronnie Miller. Darren Walker. Sammy Belcher, and Stephen Levitt. Second Row: David Lambert. Brian Kelly. Chris Carter. Junior Wall, and Ronnie Martin. Third Row: Ricky Ratliff. Steve DeAtley, John Bailey. Walter Little, and Paul Looney. Fourth Row: Rick Bradshaw. Charlie Rife, John Morgan, Danny Stowers, Daniel Myers, Terry Gwyn, Doug Miller, Ronnie Blankenship, and Richard Ferguson. Officers President - Richard Sentinel - Carolyn Freeman. Reporter - Sean Thomas. Vice-President - Howard Gibson Treasurer - Barry Bradshaw. Secretary - Herschel Burton Blessing. Sponsor - Mr. Ronald Byrd To be a member of the Future Farmers of America you must be enrolled in an Agriculture class, and begin to work in order to receive your Greenhand Degree based upon achievements. It is open to all students grades 8-12, male or female. 42 KVG Kneeling: Sammy Belcher, and Roger Faulkner. Standing (L to R): Carolyn Freeman. Danny Davis, Ronnie Martin. Herschel Blessing. Terry Bowling. Rick Bradshaw. Terry Gwyn. Barry Bradshaw. Darren Walker, and Sponsor - Mr. Ronald Byrd. 43 SWEETHEARTS Greenhands First Row (L to R): Ronnie Duesing, David Hounshell, Carl Steele, Bobby Joe Gibson, and Robbie Miller. Second Row: Scott Moses, Thomas Rogers, Kenneth Bradberry, Chuck Tupper, Elbert Shelton, Michael Woody, and Kay Williams. Third Row: Dennis Blankenship, Gary Sink, and Darrell Weddle. Fourth Row: Lee Hagan, Kenny Davis, Danny Davis, Charles Hall, Gary Byrd, Kerry Wright, and Rufus Cantrell. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Standing (L to R): Carol Tiller, Deana Ball, Marcinia Thomas, Virginia Barrett, Billie Keen. Dreama Woody. Donna Wilburn, Sheri Woody. Carla Wilburn, Lori Gibson, Andrea Pauley. Becky Whittimore, Edith Dye, Cindy Lafon, Trisha Harless, Kim Zaporowsky, and Karen Harris. Seated: Jackie Elliott. Lisha Barbor, Sherri Spence, and Karla Harris. Officers Treasurer - Debbie Weddle, Historian - Tammy Pennington. Vice-President - Penny Miller, President - Kathy Levitt. Secretary - Janet Kinser, Reporter - Jill French, Sponsor - Mrs Hypes, Chaplain - Tammy Steele. The Future Homemaker of America member must have been, or is now enrolled in a home ec. class. The club is open to all girls grades 8-12. The highlight of the club year is the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet. 45 4-H Seated (L to R): Gary Sink, Terry Gwyn, Curtis Hart, Denita Stowers, Kim Zaporowsky. Becky Whittimore, Anna Blessing, Kevin Walker, Junior Wall, and Shellie Van Hulst. Standing: Barbara Brown, Trisha Harless, Vince Akers, Carolyn Freeman, Ricky Ratliff, Lisha Barbor, Ricky Bradshaw, Sherri Spence, Charlie Rife, Clint Linkous, Rowena Oakes, Danny Stowers, Walter Little, Sharon Nelson, Sean Thomas, Marilyn Blankenship, John Morgan, Sherryl Williams, Gary Morehead, Lori Gibson, Mandy Pauley. Daniel Myers, Teresa Nunley, and Virginia Reed. Officers President - Carla Morehead, Reporter - Dee Dee Bowles, Vice-President - Cheryl Stowers, Secretary - Gina Bowles. Chaplain - Richard Myers, Treasurer - Diann Williams. The Rocky Gap Senior 4-H Club is open to all high school students who wish to participate. 4-H is a free club with no dues. Activities include club skating parties, swimming parties, public speaking and electric tours. 4-H AWARDS Richmond - Electric Congress Carla Morehead North Carolina - Leadership Conference Penny Miller V.P.I. - State Congress Standing (L to R): Carla Morehead, Vince Akers, Cindy Hoosier, Penny Miller, and Katrina Hoosier. Newly Elected All-Stars Vince Akers, and Carla Morehead Michigan - Leadership Conference Penny Miller 47 Academics CHOIR Bottom Row: (L to R): Rita Frees, Anna Blessing, Drema Spence, Betsy Davidson, Cindy Lafon, Virginia Reed, Kim Zaporowsky, Julie Hull, Dee Dee Bowles, Terri Goodman, Becky Goodman, and Mrs, Linda Peak, Director. Second row: Carla Wilburn, Marcinia Thomas, Pearl Blankenship, Teresa Nunley, Sherry Bailey, Debbie Hall, Jill French, Sharon Nelson, Laurissa Akers, Robin Zaporowsky, Diana Dent, Virginia Barrett, and Donna Wilburn. Third Row: Denita Stowers, Rowena Oakes, Debbie Honaker, Rita Hankins, Diann Williams, Robin Gibson, Karen Harris, Deana Ball, Drema Corvin, Kay Williams, and Edith Dye. Fourth Row: Kenneth Bradberry, Michael Woody, Ricky Pruett, Chuck Tupper, Clint Linkous, Timmy Gibson. David Hounshell, Elbert Shelton, and Ronnie Duesing. Fifth Row: Nancy Sluss, Dennis Blankenship, Daniel Myers, Kevin Walker, Sammy Belcher, Walter Little, Rufus Cantrell, Darrell Weddle, Charles Hall, and Robert Miller. Officers Secretary - Debbie Honaker, Librarian - Robin Gibson, Vice President - Rowena Oakes, Treasurer - Deana Ball, and President - Jill French. Officers Secretary - Teresa Nunley, Librarian - Debbie Hall, Vice President - Julie Hull, Treasurer - Nancy Sluss, and President Clint Linkous. BAND (L to R): Drums - Sharon Ball, (Seated) Flute - Julie Hull, Clarinet - John Davis, Saxophone - Mark Fleenor, Clarinet - Regina Lechaton. Saxophone - Marshall Adair, Clarinet - Dreama Woody, Trumpet - Walter Little, Clarinet - Lillian Danko, Trumpet - Clint Linkous, Clarinet - Sandy Bowling, Trumpet - Joe Lechaton, Clarinet - Missy Stowers, Trombone - Joey Davidson, Clarinet - D. J. Bradshaw, and Director - Mrs. Linda Peak. Officers President - Sharon Ball, Treasurer - Clint Linkous, Vice President - Mark Fleenor, Secretary - Julie Hull. Librarian - Dreama Woody. 51 Deana Ball, Lisha Barbor, Dennis Blankenship, Rufus Cantrell, Della Carpenter, Edith Dye, Roger Faulkner, William Foran, Bobby Gibson, Becky Goodman, Terri Goodman, Trisha Harless, Debbie Honaker, Jeff Lambert, Cindy Lafon, Marshall Adair, Ronnie Martin, Doug Miller, Robert Miller, Randy Morehead, Sharon Nelson, Timmy Nunn, Carl Steele, Kevin Walker, Kerry Wright, Tim Havens, Marilyn Blankenship and Joe Buchanan. Art Classes John Bailey. Anna Blessing, Kenneth Bradberry, Jackie Elliott, Robin Gibson, Terry Gwyn, Kimberly Harless, Tony Havens, Danny Hoosier, Mandy Pauley, Carol Tiller, Shawn Van Hulst, Scott Moses, Terry Foran, and Ray Hagan. Laurissa Akers, Javette Conley, Pam Blankenship, Betsy Davidson, Richard Ferguson, Teresa Green, Tina Green, Debra Havens, Cindy Hoosier, Teresa Nunley, Virginia Reed, Thomas Rogers, Tammy Steele, Cheryl Stowers, Danny Stowers, Timothy Toler, Tessa Umbarger, Carla Wilburn, Robin Zaporowsky, Tisha French, Debbie Hall, Billie Keen, and Angie Dillow. DRAMA FOUR FOR THE MONEY, is a comedy concerning four women competing for the inheritance of their wealthy, but yet-living mother-in-law. In the above scenes the daughter-in-laws relate very clearly why they individually should be given the money. Kim Cassell is Janet Van Delf, while Angie Dillow portrays Elsa Van Delf. Sherri Spence is the wealthy Mrs. Victoria Van Delf, and Gina Bowles is Minna, her maid. Tammy Clark plays Virginia Van Delf and not pictured is the fourth daughter-in-law Billie Keen as Petula Van Delf. The remaining scenes are from the play ACTING PECULIAR which is a play within a play involving three women (Gina Bowles, Barbara Brown, and Sherri Spence) and their eccentric play director (Angie Dillow) who has rather unusual ideas about how a play should be performed. Industrial Cooperative Training Front Row: Christine Sheets, Mark Roten, Gina Slaughter, Penny Miller, Patsy Belcher, Mark Willis, Sarah Fugate, and John Blessing. Second Row: David Keene, Ricky Willis, Casey Stowers, David Taylor, Donald Musick, Johnny Kitts, and Vince Akers. First Year Tazewell County Vocational Students First Row (L to R): Randy Carter, Chris Harless, Donna Stowers. Second Row: Scott Richardson, Pete Dye, and Billy Wynn. Second Year Tazewell County Vocational Students Standing (L to R): Mark McClintock, Robert Bradberry, Steve Williams, Mary Stowers, Danny Williams, Randy Williams, Joe Bowen, Robbie Williams, Brian Willis, and Steve Looney. Activities 1978 ROCKY GAP HALLOWEEN Queen and King Princess And Prince Anna Blessing and Mark Fleenor - “8th Grade’’ Lisa Tolbert and Brian Akers - “3rd Grade” Crown Bearers: Larry Stein and Tommy Bell 56 High School King And Queen Contestants Paul Looney and Carol Kinser “9th Grade Randy Carter and Rita Hankins 11th Grade Ronnie Martin and Sherryl Williams “10th Grade Randy Williams and Katrina Hoosier 12th Grade 57 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE So many nights I d sit by my window, waiting for someone to sing me his song, so many dreams I've kept deep inside me. alone in the dark, but now you’ve come along, and you light up my life, you give me hope to carry on. you light up my day and fill mv nights with song. Rolling at sea. adrift on the water, could it be finally. I'm turning for home, find me a chance to say hey. I love you. never again to be all alone; and you light up my life, you give me hope to carry on. you light up my day and fill my nights with song. Gause You. you light up my life, you give me hope to carry on. you light up my day and fill my nights with song, it can’t be wrong when it feels so right cause you. you light up my life. Miss Kimberly Ratliff and Mr. Teddy Hagy 1978 PROM KING AND QUEEN 58 HOMECOMING QUEEN 1979 HOMECOMING CANDIDATES AND ESCORTS Jill French Escorted by Danny Hoosier Carla Morehead Escorted by Herschel Blessing Sandra Looney Escorted by Tony Brizendine Pam Beavers Escorted by Johnny Kitts Melanie Peery Escorted by Rusty Pennington MISS ROCKY GAP HIGH 1978 Miss Janet Dawn Kinser Janet Kinser Miss Rocky Gap High Sophomore” Crowned by Terry Stinson Nelson Miss RGHS Of 1977 Left to Right: Sherri Spence, 1st Runner-Up; Janet Kinser, Miss Rocky Gap High; Javette Conley, 2nd Runner-Up; Terry Stinson Nelson, Miss RGHS 1977. 63 Athletics EIGHTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS Anna Blessing, captain Cindy Lafon Kim Zaporowsky Betsy Davidson Lenore Puckett, mascot Lenore Puckett Kim Lane Cheryl Lane Carol Hounshell Pam Beavers XT V -9 Sherry Lambert Carla Morehead Jill French Trina Hoosier, captain JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS Sarah Wynn 10th grade 5 ft. 2 in. forward Julie Hull 8th grade 5 ft. 3 in. guard Donna Wilburn 10th grade 5 ft. 5 in. forward Louise Supthin 10th grade 5 ft. 5 in. forward Regenia Johnson 10th grade 5 ft. 7 in. center Carla Wilburn 10th grade 5 ft. 8 in. center Mandy Pauley 8th grade 5 ft. 4 in. guard Dee Dee Williams 10th grade 5 ft. 3 in. guard Sherri Bowling 9th grade 5 ft. 3 in. guard ‘Captain 68 “Wish I could dribble, I’ll NEVER get thic rr� lloH Hnuun thorp ” ‘This athlete stuff is hard work.’ ‘I combed it just before the game.” “Back! Back!” “Let s GO!” “Out of my way!” “Keep away from me.” “I wanna go home.' J.V. GIRLS IN ACTION Mum's the word. 70 14: “Drat! Wrong camera-angle again.” Camera-shy? JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS Barry Bradshaw 10th grade 5 ft. 8 in. forward Paul Looney 9th grade 5 ft. 10 in. forward Mark Fleenor 8th grade 5 ft. 8 in. forward John Morgan 9th grade 5 ft. 9 in. forward Chris Carter 9th grade 5 ft. 10 in. forward Roger Faulkner 10th grade 5 ft. 10 in. forward Darren Walker 10th grade 6 ft. 1 in. center Sean Thomas 10th grade 5 ft. 11 in. forward Gary Morehead 9th grade 5 ft. 10 in. forward Timmy Havens 10th grade 5 ft. 8 in. guard Ronnie Martin 10th grade 5 ft. 11 in. forward Tony Havens 10th grade 5 ft. 7 in. guard Ronnie Miller 9th grade 5 ft. 8 in. guard 71 J.V. BOYS IN ACTION 72 73 VARSITY GIRLS MERE ROUGH HERE MEAN MERE THE GREEN MACHINE f Mrs. Kathy Havens, Coach Cindy Hoosier 11th grade 5 ft. 1 in. guard Trina Hoosier 12th grade 5 ft. 1 in. guard Sharon Ball 9th grade 5 ft. 3 in. guard Sherry Lambert 10th grade 5 ft. 3 in. guard Debbie Honaker 11th grade 5 ft. 5 in. center Pam Beavers 12th grade 5 ft. 8 in. center Melanie Peery 12th grade 5 ft. 6 in. forward Debbie Weddle 11th grade 5 ft. 6 in. forward Rita Hankins 11th grade 5 ft. 5 in. forward Sandra Looney 11th grade 5 ft. 3 in. forward Rowena Oakes, Manager •Captain VARSITY GIRLS IN ACTION “Make one move 42; and I'll pinch Is ANYONE watching this ballgame? All things come to those who wait, harder.” Our Father, who art in heaven . . . It's too late to turn back now. This one and the next'll make me four points.” S-t-r-e-t-c-h. 76 Why couldn’t I have been content being a cheerleader.” 42: From a purely intellectual standpoint, I say she misses. “May I cut in?” ‘Could I get through, please?” “Uh oh. That’s one of them isn't it? Praise Be. 12: Did she really say that? 79 VARSITY BOYS Douglas Hoosier 12th grade 5 ft. 8 in. guard Jeff Lambert 10th grade 5 ft. 8 in. guard Steve Looney 12th grade 5 ft. 11 in. forward Bryan Willis 12th grade 6 ft. 0 in. forward Herschel Blessing 11th grade 5 ft. 11 in. forward Donald Musick 12th grade 6 ft. 4 in. center Dan Klimaitis 12th grade 6 ft. 7 in. forward, center Kenny Klimaitis 11th grade 6 ft. 4 in. forward Vince Akers 12th grade 6 ft. 0 in. forward Rusty Pennington 11th grade 5 ft. 11 in. guard Tony Brizendine 11th grade 5 ft. 8 in. guard Danny Hoosier 12th grade 5 ft. 8 in. guard Randy Williams Charles Puckett, Coach 12th grade 5 ft. 7 in. guard ‘Captain SUPPORTING PERSONNEL Randy Johnson; bus driver Mike Pruitt; scorekeeper Rowena Oakes, Trisha Harless; Varsity girls Anna Blessing, Tammy Pennington; J.V. girls Danny Williams, Steve Williams; Varsity boys Randy Martin; J.V. boys Scorekeepers Carla Morehead; girls varsity Nancy Sluss; girls JV Cindy Hoosier; boys varsity Tammy Pennington; boys JV Faculty Mrs. Linda Peak Mr. Robert Kegley Mrs. Cheryl Umberger Mrs. Carolyn Bane Mr. Terry Mullins Mrs. Wanda Hypes Haluska Mr. Vance Bird Miss Sue Sink Mr. Jerry Groseclose Mrs. Kathy Havens 87 Mrs. Ruth Looney Lunchroom Workers Mrs. Glorena Tuggle, Mrs. Mary Puckett, and Mrs. Eva Tuggle Not Pictured: Mrs. Janice Martin and Mrs. Jerry Stowers. Aide: Mrs. Eloise Stowers Mrs. Sharon Sutphin School Secretary Mr. Roy Levitt Custodian Ricky Willis Custodian Helper ♦ I JJ J Mrs. Elizabeth R. Haga, R.N. School Nurse Bus Drivers' 'Not Pictured: Sammy Belcher, Robert Williams 88 Kent Looney Hobert Sheets Randy Johnson Jessie Kennedy Ray Williams Joe Conley Junior Fletcher Robert Carver Marlene Havens Advertising ■ j 3 Iff ■ Ir (grmtumy 1) NurBpru (1 BRICKWORK BY Tom Gibson Rocky Gap, VA 928-1001 Trees and Shrubs For Home Planting Douglas M. Carty Rocky Gap, Virginia C. E. GIBSON AND SON, INC. General Contracting P. O. Box D Rocky Gap, Virginia 24366 Phone: 928-1414 CARROLL GROCERY Serving Our Community For Over 39 Years Phone: 928-3655 Rocky Gap, VA 24366 We Buy, Sell and Trade Compliments of Used Cars and Trucks Blessing North Gap Motors Brothers, INC. Route 52, North Rocky Gap, VA 24366 PH (703) 928-4455 Wholesale Poultry and Eggs Oscar Mayer Luncheon Meats and Cheese Bill Brewer Bastian, VA 24314 Cathy Brewer Phone (703) 688-3844 Tim McCraw day or night Gould Gould Inc., Switchgear Division Post Office Box 38 Bland, Virginia 24315 Telephone (703) 688-3325 Equal Opportunity Employer Manufacturer of l-T-E Equipment Congratulations To The Senior Class of 1979! Tillers Gulf Service Jay Fred’s Market Rocky Gap, Virginia Bastian, VA 24314 Ralph Tiller - Proprietor Phone: 688-4402 Stowers Grocery Estep’s Market General Merchandise E. B. Estep, Owner Shop and Save Bastian, VA 24314 Rocky Gap, VA Phone: 928-3705 Sheets Service Center Taylor Optical Company Route 1, Box 178-A Bastian, VA General Auto Repairs Four Locations 509 Federal Street. 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Cline Hall, Jr., Director Dependable Service Since 1902 Phone (304) 327-8138 1401 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Bailey Lumber Company Main Office Bluefield, WV Bluefield, WV Bluefield, VA Gilbert, WV Covington, VA Mullens, WV Grundy, VA Matoaka, WV Pearisburg, VA Northfork, WV Richlands, VA Oak Hill, WV Wytheville, VA Princeton, WV Marion, VA War, WV Tazewell, VA Welch. WV Galax, VA Compliments of Kammer Furniture Co. 348 Bland Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Home of Nationally Known Brands Kroehler, Bassett, Broyhill, Maytag and G E Appliances BankAmericard Store Financing “If it didn't come from Kammer's You Paid Too Much Congratulations! Bluefield Hardware Co. Wholesale Distributor Bluefield, WV 24701 Distributing Quality Products For Over 81 years! 1898-1979 Congratulations Class of '79 Bland Sportswear, Inc. Bland, VA White’s Auto Store Ira R. Winesett, Owner Bland, VA 24315 Hardware, Sporting Goods Appliances and Automotive Phone 688-3321 Hobert N. Grubb, Inc. 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