Virginia High School - Virginian Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

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FRONT ROW: Andrea Shipley, Reporter; Connie Bailey, Secre- tary; Nancy Keller, President; Dale Rucker, Sweetheart; Janice Perry, Vice-President; Gail Sexton, Chaplain; Alice Hawkins, Sergeant-at-Arms. SECOND ROW: Anita Criswell, Cheryl Clear, Joanne Counts, Terry Mays, Janet Jackson, Cheryl Leonard. THIRD ROW: Jackie Hawkins, Jane Gillenwater, Phyllis Clark, Brenda Curtis, Veda James, Vicki Turner. BACK ROW: Barbara Brumet, Connie Cain, Brenda Trivette, Miss Whitely, Sponsor; Linda Hayes, Suzanne Gilmer, Linda Barger. Emblemed sweaters unify Alpha All right you guys, STICK’EM UP!” The purpose of the Alpha Foundation is to better its school and community. Among its varied activities are bake sales, car washes, and serving the teach- ers during mid-term work days. During the Christ- mas Holidays, the club works on the Dime Board, sponsored by the Salvation Army; during American Education Week, the members gave the teachers a tea in appreciation of their work. Mrs. Stidham and Mr. Edwards receive delicious refresh- ments from Andrea Shipley and Alice Hawkins on Teacher Appreciation Day. 24

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Science Club Reorganizes For the first time since 1960, Virginia High has a Science Club. The club encourages students to do their best in the fields of science, and em- phasizes the many fields one can enter as a science student. To be a member of this orga- nization, a student must have an A average in General Science, a B average in Biology, and at least a C average in Chemistry and Physics. Since the club has just been reorganized, its t wo main projects are setting up the Science Fair and presenting the Science Award to an out- standing science student. KNEELING: Tyler Franklin, President; Jack Cartwright, Coor- dinator. STANDING: Anita Criswell, Secretary; Mr. Diamond, Sponsor; Benny Grigsby, Vice-president; Mr. Cummins, Sponsor; Diane Chandler, Treasurer. Tyler Franklin presents Gene Denton with the Science Award while Dr. Kovacs con- gratulates him. 23

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FRONT ROW: Coach Burton, Sponsor; John Roe, Secretary- Treasurer; Randall Smeltzer, Vice-President; Becky McNew, Sweetheart; Barry Pittman, President; Mike Hodgson, Phil Hamilton. SECOND ROW: David Miller, Pete Miller, Tommy Johnson, Neal Salyers, Dennis Hoback, Bill Thomas. THIRD ROW: Dale Rucker, Dickie Davis, Ronald Johnson, Larry Harri- son, Ronnie Glover, Lynn Leonard. BACK ROW: Mike Logan, Duke James, Benny Bailey, Greg Gibson, Larry Campbell, Frank Cash, Jerry Cross. Lettermen honored in assembly The Monogram Club promotes good sportsmanship in all activities, both on and off the athletic field. During the school year, the club conducts a letterman as- sembly and recognizes the lettermen of all varsity athletics. Interact Club promotes friendship The Interact Club is a service club whose pur- pose is to promote cooperation and friendship among the members in school and community activities. Its Goals this year are to recognize and develop constructive leadership and person- al integrity. The club also provides opportunities for gaining increased knowledge and under- standing of community, national, and world affairs. FRONT ROW: Scott Bullock, President; Gene Denton, Vice- President; Brenda Curtis, Sweetheart; Challen Walling, Sec- retary; Dickie Sanderson. SECOND ROW: Frank Distefano. Tyler Franklin, Bill Stover, Mr. Pearson, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Bruce Coleman, Steve Bullock, Ronnie Shipley, Harry Wright, BACK ROW: David Kerr, Terry Smith, Bill Bowman, Tommy Johnson, Billy Canter. 25