Virginia High School - Virginian Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 288 of the 1975 volume:

ZAc- ' l T A - - JLr-z c SS- ' cJ y 7 Above: Mrs. Davis speaks with Miss Huff in her office. Right: Doug Fleenor. Above Right: Champe Hyatt and Evelyne Hol- brook labor over V-T decorations. Far Right: Mr. Roberge’s desk. “ Follow me up and down, all the way and all around, make it part of you to be a part of me, follow me” Student Life 14 Administration 48 Faces 66 Academics 126 Clubs 172 Sports 202 Advertisements 240 Finale 260 BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY 701 Goode Street Brigtoi, Virginia 24201 3 Table of Contents “Oh, we want to live forever, in this mirror see tomorrow, all the joy and all the sorrow we can only hope to share. ” 4 lllllll “If I had a wish that I could wish for you, I’d make a wish for sun- shine all the while. ” Left: Jerry O ' dell. Below: Debbie McCroskey. 5 “There’s frosting on the window pane and sorrow in your eyes. ” Right: Velda Pender. Below: Mitch Sher- wood, Lisa Nininger, Martha Cross and Debbie Thomas enjoy a break from sum- mer school. “Their laughter and their loveliness would clear a cloudy day. ” 6 1 Left: Dawn Jones. Above: Ronnie Size- more. Left: Joe Lauman. Below: Mrs. Gibson. 4 ? V- 7 Right: Gail Rose. Below: Members of the class of 78. “The changes somehow frighten me, but still I have to smile ” 8 Left: Bruce Denton. Upper Left: Kathy Stark. Upper Right: Donna Byington. “Coming home to a place he ' d never been before , he left yesterday behind him, you might say he was bom again’’ 4 J v- Ubk M ,. CjL wh I If lit M M 1 ■ jh Kj a . . v %► Above: The chilled crowd remains through the cold weather to watch Vir- ginia High defeat Grundy. Right: Zeno- bia Wilson. “The sun is slowly fading in the western sky, sometimes it takes forever the day to end, sometimes it takes a lifetime, sometimes I think I’ll never see the sun again. ” 10 Above: Alpha and Tri-Hi-Y members battle in a game of flag football. Left: Cross country coaches, Gibson and Brown watch the outcome of the Dis- trict meet. Above Right: Tyrone Foster. “The dreams that have escaped you and the hopes that you ’ve forgotten ” 11 Miss Whitley — A Teacher Respected and Admired by All She accomplishes all she sets out to do. She sticks to her job no matter how long it takes or how tiresome it may be. Everything she does is done well, for she is a true perfectionist. She drives from Saltville to school each day, for she is dedicated to her students and to giving them a good education. She is sponsor of the Beta Club and co- sponsor of the Literary Magazine. Be- fore coming to Virginia High to teach Senior English, she taught at R.B. Wor- thy High School, Robert E. Lee High School and Marion Senior High School. She received her B.S. degree in Educa- tion from Madison College in Harrison- burg, Virginia. Because of our admiration and respect for her, we dedicate the 1975 VIRGINI- AN with pride and honor to Miss Nancy Whitley. Right: Miss Nancy Whitley at her desk in Room 103. Far Right: Miss Nancy Whitley. ‘And one is a teacher and one a be- ginner just wanting to be there and wanting to know and together they’re trying to tell us a story that should have been listened to long, long ago. ” 13 Dedication Faces are proof that high school activities provide lifelong memories. Remembered always are the faces seen at the prom and graduation, the looks of the confused stu- dents at orientation, the determined ex- pressions found throughout V-T week, the fearful looks seen during TWIRP week and the tension filled faces backstage at the Spring Festival. The looks will be re- membered forever, and the feelings that accompanied the expressions, and hope- fully, the people will be remembered, for it is the people that make a year together memorable. Above: Hilary Adams decorates a car for the V-T car parade as Tina Chorsevic and Terry Pullons look on. Right: Luanne Malcolm. Above Right: Ronnie Cato turns to the Class of 75 for support in the Gate City pep rally. Far Right: John Ed Williams and Ricky Kelly entertain at the 1974 Publications Banquet. Student Life :� J ! ! I P i � « l r i i ( 7 1 i i v E Top: The pace at the Prom slows down and the couples move to the romantic sound of the Royal Kings. Above: Debating awards are presented to Kathy Pritchard and Rick McVey by Mr. Outlaw. Right: 1974 Senior class Vice-President, Vic Barrett, delivers the Farewell Address at the Senior Luncheon. 16 “We May Never Pass This Way Again ...” Thus begin the strains of the 1974 Senior class song, an appropriate and touching way to hallmark a memorable year. As usual there were the mixed emotions of joy and sorrow, of accomplishment and loss, for as the song relates the Seniors of 1974 “May Never Pass This Way Again, ’’ but with the bright promise of tomorrow laid at their feet, they realized that leaving VHS was just a beginning. Left: At the Baccalaureate services Seniors Ronnie Davenport and Vickie Haga march in. Below: The Men’s Quartet, Mike Worrell, Vic Barrett, Phil Dingus, and Greg Baer, performs for the last time at Graduation. 17 IF Getting Into Virginia High When the city of Bristol, Virginia annexed part of Washington County, VHS was increased by about 300 new students. So that these new Bear- cats could become familiar with VHS and get acquainted with their teachers, orientation was held August 22-23. An actual mini-school day was conducted with 15 minute classes. A pep rally highlighted the orientation so that the new stu- dents could really get into the invincible Bear- cat spirit. Above: Jan Williams and her friends pause to converse between classes. Right: New students change classes during the orientation. 18 College Day Is Beneficial College Day, sponsored by the Guidance Depart- ment and the Key Club, provided Juniors and Seniors with the opportunity to talk to representa- tives from both local and distant colleges. Infor- mation about the schools, costs, activities and courses was available to students. Requests for applications and aid were answered by filling out cards and materials were later sent to students by mail. College Day was beneficial to students so they could become aware of where they might be interested in attending college. It was also beneficial to the colleges for possibly increasing their enrollments. Left: Key Club president, Jeff Patrick, talks to a representa- tive from Virginia Intermont College. Below Left: Gordon Balthis fills out a card for additional materials. Below Right: Key Club members Dave Canter and Charts Sherwood serve as guides. Judy Cook Is Crowned Queen On a rainy October 18, Homecoming was held for the first time in the Bearcats’ new stadium. Can- didates and escorts proudly walked out on the field with umbrellas and a beaming Judy Cook was crowned. The Bearcats racked up a 14-12 win against Richlands making a memorable but damp Homecoming. Above: Kim Campbell crowns Judy Cook. Right: The Bear- cat grins a welcome during Homecoming. 20 Special Events Left: At the Halloween dance sponsored by the SCA, Bear- cats boogie to the music of Line Marque. Below: Several VHS students were chosen to travel in Europe during the summer of 1975. Bottom: Members of All-Regional Chorus are: Left to Right, Festus Johnson, Tim Hagy, Becca Young, Carl Coal- son, Lisa Jordon, Robin Cutshaw, Phil Young (first alter- nate), Kevin France, and Kathleen Beck. 2 1 Right: Members of the Science Club decorate a car to cruise by THS in the car parade. Below: Students crowd around the bonfire. Far Right: Students peer from behind the saloon doors of the cafeteria. Below Right: Football players appre- ciate spirit during the V-T pep rally. Below Far Right: Mr. Outlaw and students observe spirit during an early morning pep rally. 22 Week Is Marked by Involvement V-T Week was the big event of the fall at VHS. The halls were papered with dancing girls and cow- boys relating the theme of Burrhead’s Bearcat Bonanza. Doors became the entrances to saloons, barber shops, livery stables, general stores and jails (for trouble-making Vikings). A cemetery commemorated the injured Viking team and a wreath adorned the front entrance to THS. The bonfire and snake dance lifted the spirits and hopes of all Bearcat fans. The V-T pep rally reved- up the football team and Ronnie Doss was crown- ed V-T King. The game took place in the new stadium, for the first time ever on Bearcat soil. The game of the season then took place, with the Bearcats just inches away from a touchdown in the last seconds of play. The final score was 13-8, with the Vikings ahead. A dance sponsored by the Sophomore class then took place in the gym. 23 Bearcat Spirit Thrives, Soars During V- T Week Right: Members of the Alpha Club discuss their ideas for ex- panding the theme. Above: V- T King Ronnie Doss gives Karen James her corsage, which was sold by the Junior Civitans. Above Right: The band plays the Alma Mater at the pep rally. 24 Left: Debbie McCroskey and Karen Mumpower brush paint on signs for the English wing. Below: Key Club members Danny Canter , Jeff Patrick, Mitch Sherwood, Coach Gupton, Mr. White, Carl Hackley, Steve Jackson, Bill Baxley proudly display their Bear- cat. 25 !IHil I Right: A recruit plays his guitar during the show. Below: The U.S. Army Show from Ft. Belvoir, Va. performs during Career Week. Bottom: Judy and Arthur Beidleman perform a medley of slow moving songs. 26 Career Week — Future Preview The future looms ahead of all students. What careers and life styles students choose will deter- mine their happiness and success. To prepare Bearcats for career decisions, VHS de- voted a week to careers. Teachers spent class time relating information to students about careers con- cerning their respective subjects. Compositions, reports, filmstrips and speakers lined the agenda, along with a field trip for the Seniors. Career Week informed students about job possibilities and initiated thoughts about their futures in tomor- row’s world. Left: Art Club member Tonya Moore, decorates a bulletin board for Career Week. Above: In the main hall, John Shef- field and Ernie Newland view the Wheel of Fortune. 27 Reflections of Christmas To bring the Christmas spirit alive at VHS, a Christmas program was presented by several de- partments of the school. The Concert Choir carol- ed and the band made some holiday music. The Drama Club revealed the true meaning of Christ- mas in their production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas. ” Tony Ketron portrayed Charlie Brown and Mark Hall was Snoopy. Lucy gave Kim LaRocque the chance to practice psychology. Mike Strickland was Linus and recited the Christmas story as found in Luke. The cast then rejoiced and comforted Charlie Brown. Right: Charlie Brown (Tony Ketron) ponders Lucy’s advice. Below: Cast enjoys the band ' s Christmas tunes. 28 Tree Inspires Holiday Spirit The Sophomore class placed a huge Christmas tree in the main hall, complete with tinsel, icicles and hand-painted decorations. This was a new project at VHS and reminded students of their up- coming Christmas vacation and New Year’s cele- bration. There were presents under the tree — mysterious and promising the excitement of later surprises. Seeing a Christmas tree in the hall seem- ed to brighten everyone’s face and to bring the warmth and love of the Christmas season into the hearts of all. Left: Karen White and Champe Hyatt model the latest in Christmas tree attire. Above Left: Members of the Sopho- more class add final touches to the tree. Above: Alan Mc- Kenna looks disappointed when the tree has to be taken down. 29 30 Best Personality Jimmy Hall Mary Perkins Friendliest Steve Moore Suzie Dingus A 5 ■ ■ Cutest Smile David Charlton Karen James 31 Most Intellectual Mike Hunsucker Diane Carlson Most Original Clark Thomas Vicci Franklin 32 Wittiest Karen Shaffer Jeff Patrick Most Likely to Succeed Patty Separ Carl Hackley Most School Spirited Jackie Wiley Steve Rhea 33 Louise Anne A teyeh Patrick Jean Bullock Donna Diane Carlson Janet Elaine Cummins Ten Seniors Chosen by Teachers as Superlatives To recognize students who have demonstrated scholastic excellence or have made outstanding contributions to the school through leader- ship, the Administration and Faculty select ten students from the senior class as Superlatives. Any member of the administrative and teaching staffs may submit as many nominations as he desires. From the list of nominees a committee composed of members from each subject area and the administration vote for their choice of ten. The ten students receiving the highest number of votes are awarded the distinction of Senior Superlatives. 34 Pete Curcio Melanie Lynn Dugger Carl Leonard Hackley Mike Hunsucker 35 Miss Virginian 1975 Miss Diane Carlson 36 First Runner-up Second Runner-up 1975 Photogenic Beauty Chosen by John Denver Each year the VIRGINIAN Staff sponsors the Miss VIRGINIAN Contest. Forty-five Senior girls submitted copies for the judging. Mr. John Denver honored us by judging this year ' s contest, in which Miss Diane Carlson was named Miss VIRGINIAN 1975. Miss Patty Bullock was chosen as First Runner-up, Miss Luanne Malcolm was named Second Runner-up and Miss Susi Counts was selected as Third Runner-up. As a theme for the book, exerpts from songs written by Mr. John Denver have been used. Permission to use the copywrited material was granted by Cherry Lane Music Company. Third Runner-up 37 Rings Clarify Junior Status For the Junior calss, getting class rings is just as thrilling as receiving diplomas is for the Seniors. On February 7 , the rings arrived and the Juniors rushed down to the cafeteria to pick them up. When they returned to class, their expressions ranged from cool arrogance to antimated excite- ment. All day long the Juniors’ hands were on display, and they basked in the novelty and prestige that the rings seemed to give them. Juniors ' receiving their class rings acknowledge to the school and to the Juniors themselves their official title as Upperclassmen. Right: Beaming Cathy Parks receives herring. Above: Sharon Walden and Tom Tulley ad- mire and compare rings. Above Right: Freda Barr and Andy King grin contentedly after getting their rings. 38 Week Liberates Bearcat Women Even with the increased freedom and liberties granted to females through Women ' s Lib at VHS the man-woman relationship is still determined mostly by the males. To give the women at VHS the chance to be with the men of their choice, TWIRP (the Woman is Required to Pay) Week was devised. TWIRP Week lends itself to some interesting combinations and unique dates. Of course, there are rules to follow, and if they are broken, the cheerleaders prosecute violators. TWIRP Week is a change from the regular routine, and is either looked forward to or dreaded all year long. Top: With a look of resignation, David Griffin is twirped by Lisa Jordan. Above: At the Sweetheart Dance, James Handy thinks while his date, Lisa Jennings chats. 39 Above: School Forensic winners are: Paul Williams, Boy’s Poetry ; Jackie Wiley, Girl’s Poetry ; Tony Ketron, Boy’s Prose; Vicci Franklin, Girl’s F rose; Kathleen Beck, Girl’s Prose. Left: Mr. McKinney discusses Faith Dillow’s winning DAR composition with her. 40 Left: Members of the Food Planning Committee are: Mrs. Davis, Andy Mumpower, Bob Arnold, and Cindy Gibbons. Below: Mrs. Coleman pre- sents the Betty Crocker Award to Kathy Beck. Below Left: Jackie Wiley gives her first place Voice of Democracy speech. Students Achieve, Improve 41 Students Display Talents to Public The annual Spring Festival heralds the promise of the new season and carefree days to come. Students display their talents to the public — delighting their friends and relatives, and often surprising themselves. “Movin ' On was selected as the theme, spanning time from the Gay ’90 Nineties to the future. The various songs, dances and skits represented the spirit of each era, and presented the ideals of the people of that time. Throughout the program and pageant, soloists Curtis Brown, David Griffin and Lisa Jordan entertained. The Festival ended with the tradi- tional pageant in which Mr. Andy King and Miss Kathy Stark were crowned Mr. and Miss Virginia High. Top Right: Mrs. McNutt, Festival Director and Jim Warren, Master of Ceremonies. Middle Right: Stage and Lighting Crew. Above: The attention of the audience fo- cuses on the performance. Right: Usher- ettes are: Renee Moore, Laurel Ateyeh, Georgia Dawson, Terry Pullins, Kathy Shepherd, and Denise Blackburn. 42 43 Right: Concert Choir. Below: Owens Sisters. Upper Middle Right: Hello, Dolly. Lower Middle Right: Jitterbug. Bottom: Inspirational Singers. 44 Top: 21 Club. Middle Left: Charleston. Above: Men’s Quar- tet. Left: Cloggers. 45 Top: First Runners-up Mark Hall and Lee Pritchard, Second Runners-up Mike Dunn and Mary Perkins, Third Runners-up Jimmy Ash and Zenobia Wilson, and Fourth Runners-up Jeff Patrick and Debbie McCroskey. Bottom: Contestants for the title of Mr. and Miss Virginia High. 46 Mr. and Miss Virginia High Mr. Andy King and Miss Kathy Stark 47 The expressions of the faculty are as varied and as changeable as those of the students. A glow of pride appears when a teacher feels a student understands a concept. Frowns of annoyance creep across their faces when the students ' at- tention drifts and restlessness sets in. At athletic events, spirit bursts from the faces of teachers watching the diligent efforts of their students. All these expres- sions will be recalled and cherished when reminiscencing about life at Virginia High. Teachers will be remembered for the friendships and hardships shared. They have helped to develop the minds and shape the futures of all V.H.S. stu- dents. Above: Mr. Paul Hurley in his role as assistant principal. Above Right: Mr. John Brown. Right: Mr. Rene Roberge. Far Right: Mr. Gene Gupton. Administration Superintendent of Schools Mr. Royce Quarles 50 School Board Left: Mrs. Violet Grimsley, Clerk. Below: The Bristol Virginia School Board, Standing: Mr. Royce Quarles, Mr. Clyde Drumheller, Mr. Fred Barr, Mr. Dean Hodgson, Seated: Mrs. Violet Grimsley, Chairman, Dr. Joe Mitchell, Mrs. W.A. Johnson. 51 Principal Mr. A. T. Outlaw 52 MISS MARY BETTY HUFF Assistant Principal MR. PAUL HURLEY Assistant Principal Vocational Department MR. PAUL DUGGER Director 53 MISS ANNETTE A CUFF English 11 English Department Head MRS. PATRICIA BAKER Freshman Health and Physical Ed. Sponsor Varsity Cheerleaders Sponsor Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders Coach Girls’ Track MR. JAMES BARRETT Librarian Co-sponsor Library Club MRS. WANDA BA YS Algebra I, II, (Trigonometry) Math Department Chairman MR. STEVE BISHOP Distributive Education Sponsor Distributive Education Clubs of America MRS. DORIS N. BOOTH English 12 English 9 Sponsor Literary Magazine MRS. LOUISE A. BOWDOIN Physical Education 10, 11, 12 Health 10 Drivers Education Coach Girls’ Tennis Team MR. LAWRENCE BRADLEY Drivers Education Atnletic Director, Physical Education Department Head Football Coach MRS. PHYLLIS BRADLEY English 9, 10 Forensics Sponsor Freshmen Class MISS IRENE BROWN U.S. History Social Studies Department Chairman Sponsor THE VIRGINIAN Sponsor Student Life Bible Club MR. JOHN BROWN U.S. History Economics Co-Sponsor S. C.A. Basketball Coach Golf Coach MRS. RUBY BROWN Study Hall 54 MISS FRA NKIE B UCK Special Education MRS. VICKIE CANTER Secretary MR. RON CARRICO Biology Advanced Biology Life Science MRS. HELEN H. COLEMAN Home Economics Sponsor F.H. A. MRS. MILDRED COPENHA VER Art II, III, IV Sponsor Art Club Co-sponsor THE VIRGINIAN Chairman Fine Arts Department MRS. MILDRED R. CREGER Typing I Accounting Clerk- Typing Co-sponsor F.B.L. A. MRS. TOM DANIEL Sociology Latin Sponsor Latin Club Co-sponsor Senior Class MRS. LINDA DAVIS Shorthand Typing I Business Math Co-sponsor F.B.L. A. Prom Committee Teachers wait for bus to take them to the Fire Hall. 55 MRS. SARAD. DAVIS Guidance Sponsor Senior Luncheon MR. MARION DUGGER Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Club MRS. JUSTINE B. EADES Cosmetology Sponsor V.I.C.A. Club MR. GARY ELLIOT Math MRS. GLENN A F. OVERBEY Art I MRS. CHRIS MILES FEAZELL World History Government Sponsor History Club MRS. SHARON G A SKILL English 10 Sponsor Tri-Hi- Y Sponsor Sophomore Class MR. CUFF GIBSON Physical Education Health 9 Basketball Coach Cross Country Coach 56 MRS. KAY GIBSON Library MRS. EDITH GLOVER Biology Sponsor Pep Club Sponsor Science Club MR. CHARLES GREEN Printing MR. GEOFFREY I. GREENE Girls’ Glee Club Mixed Chorus Concert Choir Boys ' Glee Club Choral Department Head MISS SHERILL E. GRIFFIN English MR. GENEGUPTON, II Biology Physical Science Head Tennis Coach Co-sponsor Key Club MRS. MARTHA HARENBERG Advanced Biology Life Science Chairman Science Department Sponsor Ecology Club MR. WOODY HERNDON I.C.T., I. W.E. Coordinator Co-sponsor V.I.C.A. MISS ELOISE HITE Algebra I Sponsor Y-Teens MR. RAYL. HOOPER Business Education Clerk- Typing MRS. EUZABETH HUBBARD French Foreign Language Department Chairman Sponsor French Club MRS. JUDY INGRAM General Business Typing I Business Math Co-sponsor F.B.L. A. Prom Committee 57 0 MR. DONJONES Geography Prom Sponsor MR. JAMES JONES Auto Mechanics Sponsor V.I.C.A. MR. BALLARD LEE Drivers Ed. MRS. JEAN LEWIS Clerk Typing I Director Student Activities Sponsor S.C.A. Co-sponsor F.B.L. A. MR. LARRY LUSK Physical Ed. Athletic Study Hall MRS. LYNN McCREADY Secretary Mrs. Booth, Mrs. Bradley, and Miss Acuff take a break. 58 MRS. LAURA HURT McNUTT Guidance Director Spring Festival mr. bob McKinney Government U.S. History Sponsor Civitan MR. JOHN W. MELVIN. Ill Drafting MR. LUTHER MIMS Bricklaying I, II Ind. Career Exploration Sponsor V.I. C.A. MRS. JEANNIE MITCHELL Business Math Recordkeeping Typing Sponsor F.B.L. A. Sponsor Senior Class MRS. LINDA M. TRUMP English MR. DALE MORRELL English Co-sponsor Pep Club MRS. BETTY S. MORTON English II Mass Media Journalism I, II Sponsor THE UTTLE VIRGINIAN MR. ROBERT OWENS Electricity V.I. C.A. Advisor MRS. LINDA PULL ON Geometry Sponsor Alpha Club Co-sponsor Jr. Magazine Sale MR. M.H. RICHARDSON Band MR. RENE ROBERGE English 10, 11 59 MRS. MAXINE SAMS Chemistry Physics Co-Sponsor Jr. Mag. Sale MR. JOHN SANSLOW Band MRS. MILLIE A. SAUNDERS Library Science Co-Sponsor Library Club Mr. Tolbert and Mr. Bishop attend career planning session. MR. BRUCE SIZEMORE Pre Algebra General Math MISS NANCY STALLARD English 9, 10 Sponsor Tri-Delta MRS. MARIE STOPHEL Central Treasurer 60 MRS. RUTH THRASH Special Education MRS. LEE THURMOND Government Detention Hall MRS. BARBARA TILLEY Band MR. DAVE TOLBERT Guidance MRS. JEAN TURNER Teachers Aid MRS. RALPH WHITAKER Secretary MRS. MARGO WHITE Teachers Aid MR. RANDALL J. WHITE Spanish I, III, IV English I Ethnic Literature Sponsor Key Club Chairman Jr. -Sr. Prom Sr. Luncheon Committee MISS NANCY WHITLEY English 12 Sponsor Beta Club Co-Sponsor Lit. Magazine MRS. CAROLYN WILLIAMS Spanish I, II English 10 Sponsor Spanish Club Sponsor Junior Class Spring Festival Committee MR. NOAH WORLEY Welding MISS MITZI WRIGHT Distributive Ed. I, III Sponsor D.E.C.A. 61 Custodians Above: Elizabeth Johnson, Gaither Bell, Joe Goodell and R.L. Leonard. Above Left: Elizabeth Johnson. Right: The custodians in charge of the Vocational Department are William Brent and Paul Smart 62 Cafeteria Workers Left: Mrs. Hurt cashier gets ready for the lunch periods. Below Right: Della Jackson carries a container of food so it will be ready for the students coming through the cafeteria line. Bottom: Blanche McCroskey, Geraldine Rachel; Manager, Della Jackson, Lois Jones, Corrine Simcox, Helen Furgeson, Bernice Townsend and Gladys Music. 63 Virginia High School P. T.A. 1974-75 P.T.A. Officers are: Seated: Mrs. William Sizemore, Third Vice-President; Mrs. Pete Malcolm, President; Standing: Mrs. Brady Hudson, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Graham Hunsucker, Treasurer; Mrs. Don Hyatt, First Vice-President; Mrs. John Booth, Second Vice-President. Not Pictured: Mrs. J.G. Adams, Secretary; Mrs. H.L. Littleton, Parliamentarian. 64 Left: Mrs. Pete Malcolm, President, addresses P.T.A. members during one of their monthly meetings. Below: Mr. Hamp Richardson directs the Big Orange Band as it entertains the P. T.A. members with Christmas music at the December meeting. 65 Every class is characterized by its own expressions and faces. Freshmen are known for their boistrous spirit seen at pep rallies. The Sophomores are characte- rized by the look of belonging that comes as they begin to grow into the clubs and activities at Virginia High. The beaming smiles of Juniors pridefully flashing their class rings make their faces unforgettable. The superior air of Seniors leaving their first pep rally, the solemn faces seen at their last V-T game and the tearful smiles seen at graduation all express their grow- ing sense of responsibility and maturity. These are the feelings and emotions, the faces and expressions that will be re- membered and cherished throughout life. Above: Girls place Christmas decorations on classrooms doors. Above Right: Don Runyon. Right: Jeff Brooks gives the news in government. Far Right: Tami Cooper and Nancy Musgrove. Faces First Row: David Charlton, Mary Perkins. Second Row: Steve Moore, Pete Curcio, Kevin Corbett. Seniors — Class President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Class of ’75 Officers — Pete Curcio — Steve Moore — Mary Perkins — David Charlton — Kevin Corbett 68 Hilary Rambo Adams Glenda Jean Anderson Karen Anderson Ernest William Arnold, Jr. Jim David Ash Gary Lee Ashley Louise Anne Ateyeh Anthony Alan Atkins Teresa Jean Atwell Danny Kent Baker Katherine Wynonia Baker Jerry Banks Deborah Jane Barker Tina L. Barker Howell Blaine Barnes 69 Kathleen Ann Beck Diana Birdwell William M. Blake Russell Blevins Jeff A. Booher Anita Marie Bowie Brenda Lea Brooks Jeffrey L. Brooks Curtis Douglas Brown Jeffrey Darrel Bryan Patricia Jean Bullock Robert Sylvester Bunche Randy Dean Campbell Kim Eugene Cannon Donna Diane Carlson 70 Ronald Bemeld Cato David Wayland Charlton Pete Anthony Ciancione Hal Cole Judy Darlene Cook Kevin Corbett Arthur Alan Countiss Carolyn Ann Counts Susan Diane Counts Mary Ann Cowan David Lee Creger Janet Elaine Cummins Pete Curcio Shirley Davenport Carol Lynn Davidson 71 Clifford Allen Davidson Sharon Davis Deborah Suzanne Dingus Ronnie Doss Sharon Lee Dotson Melanie Lynn Dugger Vicci Franklin watches the girls basketball team during practice. 72 MS James Merriel Duncan Mabel Eller Diane Edith Ennis Jimmy Flick Vic Fouch Vicci Renata Franklin Cynthia Lynn Gibbons Michael G. Gibson Charles Hugh Graybeal Pamela Joy Gray Jill Griffith Sandra Lynn Griffith Joan Renee Gudger Debbie Guinn Carl Leonard Hackley 73 Joe Hagy Jimmy Hall Randy Lynn Hamilton Sandy Haynes Jeffery L nn Heath Carol Amelia Hedrick Patricia Diane Hicks Lou Ann Hill Kim Ellen Holbert Rebecca Dora Holbrook David Yokley Hughes Jeff Hughes Mike G. Hughes Mike Hunsucker Pamela Rebecca Hurley 74 Several seniors discuss their privilege cards during a class meeting. Margaret Isley Pamela Ann Jackson Terri Michealle Jackson Debbie Ann James Karen Denise James Darrell Lynn Jessee 75 Benjie Johnson Curtis Earl Johnson David Johnson Pam Johnson Regina Jones Timothy Dean Jones Robert Thompson Kearfott Frank Neil Knox Joseph Gerard Lauman Carlos Jerome Lee Kenneth Lee Madeline Lehutsky Teresa Leonard Vickie Sue Lindamood Trigg Louthen 76 Janice McCroskey Lynch Delwin Paul McCartney, II Sharon Kay McCoy Kim McCracken Bobby McCroskey Laurel Priscilla Malcolm Luanne Marie Malcolm Tracey Ann Markwalter Herman Martin Anita Gale Mays Carolyn Denise Miller David Allen Miller Denise G. Miller Norma Miller Sherry Lynnette Mitchell 77 Deborah Sue Moore Linda Moore John Stephen Moore Helen Moretz Victoria Lynn Morrell Sandra Murray Tony Eugene Neal Dennis Michael Odum Paula Teresa Oliver Jeff Blaine Patrick Steve Patrick Mary Perkins Gary Lee Piotrowski Jane Cathryn Poole Howard Wayne Quarles 78 In the breezeway, senior Clark Thomas, talks with underclass- men. Sherrie Lynn Quillen Steven Allen Rhea Janet Roberts Johnny Lee Robinson Kathy Roller Connie Rosenbaum Patricia Ann Separ James R. Shaffer Karen Marie Shaffer 79 Kathleen Mary Shepherd Patricia Sherfey Mitchell Shaw Sherwood Sonia Renee Simcox Doris Anne Sims Virginia Gail Singleton Ronnie Henry Sizemore James Slagle Steve Robert Slagle Vickie Marsina Slagle Janet Lee Smith Mark Wiley Smith Vic Smith Deborah Kay Sproles Teresa Jean Stallard 80 ' ft Debbie Stout James Kelley Sword Jeff Tester Gina Thayer Clark D. Thomas Kitty Thomas Brenda Kay Tolbert Brian Stevens Tollie David Tolley Dwain Alan Tollie Debbie Lynn Trump Janice Maria Tuell Ralph James Tuell, Jr. Debbie Turner Nita Carol Vanhoy 81 Neil Knox and Jeff Patrick discuss the upcoming pep rally. Eddie T. VanHoy Yolanda Carol VanHoy Jean Lee Vest Judith Ann Vest David Leonard Vicars Sherry Rose Wann Katherine Washington Lois Irene Waycaster Ricky White 82 Jackie Wiley Paul Anthony Williams Alfred Willis William Edwin Wilson, Jr. Zenobia Wilson Deborah Jane Woods Jackie York Becca Young Phil Andrew Young Jackie Wiley, Alan Countiss, Dan- ny Baker and Judy Cook con- verse in the hall. 83 Senior Direc tory ADAMS, HILARY R. Jr. Latin Club I; Latin Club 2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4 Chaplain; Homeroom Representative 1,2; Pep Club 2; Tennis Team 3,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Beta Club 3,4; LITTLE VIR- GINIAN Staff 3,4 (Advertising Manager). ANDERSON, GLENDA JEAN Girls’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Thespian Society 1,2 (Secretary), 3,4; Drama Club 3; Beta Club 2,3,4; Concert Choir 3,4 (Secretary); F.B.L.A. 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 3,4; Student Life Bible Club 3 (President), 4. ARNOLD, ERNEST WILLIAM, JR. Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1; Football 1,2, 3, 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2, 3,4; Interact Club 3; Golf 4; LITTLE VIR- GINIAN STAFF 3,4 (Sports Editor ); Jr. Civitan Club 4 (Treasurer). ASH, JIM DAVID Track 1,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3; S.C.A. Tre asurer; Student Faculty Steer- ing Committee 3; Inter-Club Council 3; Key Club 4; Beta Club 4; Pep Club 4. ASHLEY, GARYLYNN Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2. ATEYEH, LOUISE ANNE History Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2; Ecology Club 2,3; Spanish Club 2; LITTLE VIRGINIAN 3,4 (Co-Editor); Prom Com- mittees ; Keyettes 4; Inter-Club Council 4. ATKINS, ANTHONY ALAN Science Club 1,2,3; F.F.A. 3; V.I. C.A. Club 4. ATWELL, TERESA JEAN D E C. A. Club 2,3,4. BAKER, DANNY KENT V.I. C.A. Club 3,4. BAKER, CATHERINE WYONIA Girls ' Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2; F.B.L.A. 1,2,4; V.I. C.A. 2; Concert Choir 4. BARKER, DEBORAH JANE Pep Club 1,3; Alpha Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4 (President); Key- ettes 3,4 (Treasurer); Prom Committee 3; French Club 4. BARKER, TINA L. V.I. C.A. 4. BARNES, HOWELL BLAINE Band 1,2; D E C. A Club 2,3,4. BECK, KATHLEEN ANN French Club 1,3,4; All-Regional Band 1,2; Band 1,2, 3, 4 (Chaplain); Student Life Bible Club 3 (Historian) 4 (Sec- retary); Mixed Chorus 3 (Vice-President); Beta Club 3,4; Concert Choir 4. BLAKE, WILLIAM M. Boys ' Glee Club 1,2; V.I. C.A. 3,4. BLEVINS, RUSSELL WAYNE Boys’ Glee Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 3. BOOHER, JEFF A. V.I. C.A. 4. BOWIE, ANITA MARIE French Club 1; Ecology Club 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3; Drama Club 2,3,4; History Club 2,3; All-Regional Choir 3; Concert Choir 3,4; Library Club 3; LITERARY MAGAZINE 4; Homeroom Representative 4; Thespian Soc- iety 4. BROOKS, BRENDA LEA Spanish Club 1; D.E.C.A. 3,4; F.B.L.A. 2. BROOKS, JEFFERY L. 84 SPRING FESTIVAL 2; Baseball 2; French Club 2,3; Art Club Club 3; V.I.C.A. Club 4; Jr. Civitan Club 4. BROWN, CURTIS DOUGLAS Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Boys ' Glee Club 1; 1; Mixed Chorus 2; V.I.C.A. Club 3,4. BRYAN, JEFFREY DARREL Jr. Latin Club 1; Latin Club 2,3; Wrestling 1,2; Track 1; Civitan 4; F.N.P. C. 3,4 (FYesident). BULLOCK, PA TRICIA JEAN Freshman Class Vice-FYesident; Sophomore Class Vice-Presi- dent; Junior Class FYesident; Jr. Latin Club 1; Latin Club 2,3; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2, 3, 4; Drill Team 1,2,3, 4; S.C.A. Treasurer 3; Homeroom Representative 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Concert Choir 3,4, (FYesident); Alpha Club 3,4; THE VIR- GINIAN STAFF 3; Beta Club 4 (President); InterClub Coun- cil 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Keyettes 3,4; Student Fauclty Steering Committee 3,4. BUNCHE, ROBERT SYLVESTER Men s Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Football 1; Basket- ball 1,2,3; Track 2,3; V.I.C.A. Club 4. CAMPBELL, RANDELL, DEAN Football 1,2,34; Basketball 1; Baseball 2,4; SPRING FES- IVAL2; V.I.C.A. 3,4. CANNON, KIM EUGENE Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2,3, 4; Science Club 2; Football 2; Interact Club 3; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 3,4 (Sports Editor); Jr. Civitan Club 4. CARLSON, DONNA DIANE Alpha Club 1,2 (Secretary). 3 (Secretary), 4; Jr. Latin Club 1; 1; Latin Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3; Drill Team 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Beta Club 3,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 2,3,4; History Club 2. CA TO, RONALD BERNERD Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Track 1,2,4; V.I.C.A. 3.4. CHARLTON. DAVID WAYLAND Band 1,2, 3,4 (Vice-president); Tennis Team 1,2,3 (Captain); Sophomore Class Treasurer; Senior Class Treasurer; Beta Club 3,4 (Vice-President); SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Key Club 3,4; Spanish Club 3; Homeroom Representative 3; Pep Club 3,4; Tri-Hi- Y Sweetheart 4. CIANCIONE, PETE ANTHONY Wrestling 1; Baseball 2; MCA 4. COLE, HAL V.I.C.A. Club 1,2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 3. COOK, JUDY DARLENE Alpha Club 1,2,3, 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1, 2,3,4; Homeroom Representative 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3,4; Keyettes; Key Club Sweetheart 4; Homecoming Queen 4. COOPER, RUFUS C. COMBS, BETTY ALICE Library Club 1; V.I.C.A. Club 3 (Treasurer), 4. CORBETT, KEMN Jr. Civitan 1,2,3 (Chaplain), 4 (President); Interact Club 1,2,3 (Sergeant at Arms); Football 1,2,3; SPRING FESTIVAL 2,3,4; Track 1,2; Junior Class Reporter; Senior Class Reporter; V.I.C.A. 3,4 (Parlimentarian); Prom Committee 3,4; Inter- Club Council 4. COUNTISS, ARTHUR ALAN V.I.C.A. 4; MRGINIAN STAFF 4. COUNTS, CAROLYN ANN Home Ec. Club 1,2; Science Club 1,4; Ecology Club 2; G.A. A. 2; Art Club 4. COUNTS, SUSAN DIANE Science Club 1 (Vice-FYesident); G.A. A. 2; National Honor Society 3,4; Latin Club 2,3 (Chaplain); Chorus 2 (Vice-FYesi- dent); Civinettes 3; Homeroom Representative 3; Drama Club 3 (Reporter), 4; THE PHOENIX STAFF 3; THE MRGINIAN 85 STAFF 4; Beta Club 4; Alpha Club 4; Student Faculty Steering Committee 4; History Club 4; Thespian society 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 4. COWAN, MARYANN CREGER, DAVID LEE Jr. Latin Club I; Latin Club 2; Football Manager 2,3; Lib- rary Club 2; SPRING FESTIVAL 3. CUMMINS, JANET ELAINE Bible Club 1; Art Club 1,2,3; D E C. A. 2,3 (Parlimentarian), 4 (President); SPRING FESTIVAL 2; Y-Teens 2 (Chaplain); Beta Club 4; Inter-Club Council 4; Homeroom Representative 4; Literary Magazine Staff 4. CURCIO, PETE Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1; Wrestling 1 (Captain), 2 (Co-Cap- tain), 3 (Captain), 4; Jr. Latin Club 1 (President); Latin Club 2,3,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2, 3,4; Interact Club 2; Key Club 2,3; Homeroom Representative 3.4: Beta Club 4; Senior Class President; Inter-Club Council 4; Student Faculty Steering Committee 4. DAVENPORT, SHIRLEY ANNE Art Club 3; Tri-Delta-Tri- Hi-Y 3; F.B.L.A. 4. DA VIDSON, CAROL LYNN Band 1,2, 3, 4; Band Council 3,4; Drama Club 3; F.B.L.A. 4. DAVIDSON, CLIFFORD ALLEN Boys’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Concert Choir 3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3; Golf 2,3,4; Baseball 1. DAVIS, SHARON ANN Drill Team 1,2,3 (Co-Captain); Spanish Club 2,3 (Vice-Presi- dent); Science Club 3; Ecology Club 4; History Club 3; Alpha Club 3,4; Art Club 3; Pep Club 2; Homeroom Re- presentative 4; Inter-Club Council 4; SPRING FESTIVAL. SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2,3; VIRGINIAN STAFF 2,3,4 (Editor); Keyettes 3,4 (FYesident); Inter-Club Council 4. DOSS, RONNIE LEWIS Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4. DOTSON, SHARON LEE F.H.A. 2; Student Life Bible Club 2,3; F.B.L.A. 4. DUGGER, MELANIE LYNN Drill Team 1,2,3; Pep Club 1; Alpha Club 2,3; D E C. A. 3,4; Beta Club 3,4. DUNCAN, JAMES MERRIEL Football 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2; Interact Club 1,2; Spanish Club 1,2; Jr. Civitan Club 2,3,4 (Secretary); Beta Club 3,4 (Ser- geant at Arms); Homeroom Representative 3. ENNIS, DIANE EDITH F.B.L.A. 4. FOUCH, VICTOR Beta Club 4. FRANKLIN, VICCI RENET A Homeroom Representative 2,4; Pep Club 2,3 (Reporter) 4 (President); Student Faculty Steering Committee 2,4; Food Planning Committee 3; Drama Club 4 (Reporter); Thespian Society 4. GIBBONS, CYNTHIA LYNN Band 1; F.H.A. 1,2; Homeroom Representative 4; Science Club 1,2; Pep Club 2; F.B.L.A. 4 (Reporter); Student Faculty Steering Committee 4; Food Planning Committee 4. GIBBONS, MIC HEAL G. D.E.C.A. 3,4. GRAYBEAL, CHARLES HUGH D.E.C.A. 2. DINGUS, DEBORAH SUZANNE Pep Club 1,2; Jr. Latin Club 1; Latin Club 2,3,4 (Vice-Presi- dent); Alpha Club 1,2,3 (Vice-President), 4; Science Club 2; 86 GREY, PAMELA JOY Band 1,2,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2,4; Alpha Club 2; His- tory Club 2; French Club 4; Ecology Club 2. GRIFFITH, SANDRA LYNN G.A.A. 1,2; Latin Club 2,3,4 (Secretary); Alpha Club 3,4 (Reporter); Keyettes 4; Homeroom Representative 4; Literary Magazine Staff 4. SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Pep Club 1; Cheerleader 2, Girls ' Basketball 4. HACKLEY, CARL LEONARD Football 1,2, 3, 4 (Captain); Basketball 1; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Faculty Steering Committee 1,2; Key Club 1,2;; Freshman Class President; Sophomore Class President; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,3; Spanish Club 1. HAMILTON, RANDY LYNN Football 1,2, 3, 4 (Captain); Jr. Civitan 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1,2 Baseball 1,2,4; Beta Club 3,4; Interact Club 3. HEDRICK, CAROLAMELIA V.I.C.A. 3,4. HE A TH, JEFFER Y L YNN Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 1; D.E.C.A. 3,4. HICKS, PATRICIA DIANE Band 1, 2,3,4; French Club 1,2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2,3; Alpha Club 2,3,4. HOLBERT, KIM ELLEN Band 1,2,3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1 (Tr easurer); G.A.A. 2,3; Track 3; THE PHOENIX STAFF 3; Literary Magazine Staff 4; D.E. C.A. 4. HOLBROOK, REBECCA DORA Drill Team 1,3; Tri-Delta-Tri-Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Keyettes 4; Span- ish Club 1; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,3; FYom Committee 3,4. HUGHES, DAVID YOKLEY Pep Club 1,2; Latin Club 1; Wrestling 2,3,4; Library Club 3. HUGHES, MIKE G. Basketball 1; Football 2,4; Baseball 2. HUN SUCKER, MICHAEL RA Y Ecology Club 1,2,3, 4 (Secretary-Treasurer); History Club 1,2,3 (Vice-President) 4 (FYesident); Baseball 2; Beta Club 3,4 (Treasurer); Jr. Latin Club 1. HURLEY, PAMELA REBEC A Mixed Chorus 1; D.E.C.A. 2,3 (Vice-President); Y-Teens 2; Beta Club 4. ISLEY, MARGARET LYNNE Girls’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; F.B.L.A. 4 (President); Inter-Club Council 4. JACKSON, PAMELA ANN French Club 1; F.B.L.A. 4; Literary Magazine Staff 4. JACKSON, TERRI MICHEALLE Pep Club 2,3, Y-Teens 2; D.E. C.A. 4. JAMES, DEBBIE ANN Pep Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1; History Club 3; FYom Com- mittee 3; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; D.E.C.A. 4; Tii-Delta-Tn- Hi- Y 4. JAMES, KAREN DENISE Pep Club 1,4; Jr. Latin Club 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 2,3; Alpha Club 2,3 (Reporter) 4 (FYesident); Homeroom Representative 2; Keyettes 3; 4 (Sec- retary); Beta Club 3,4; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 3,4 ( Business- Manager) ; FYom Committee 3,4; Cheerleader 4; In- ter-Club Council 4. JESSEE, DARRELL LYNN Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 1,2; Pep Club 4; Inter- act Club 3; Key Club 4. JOHNSON, CURTIS EARL Spanish Club 1; Beta Club 3,4; Pep Club 3; VIRGINIAN STAFF 3; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Literary Magazine Staff 4. 87 JONES, TIMOTHY DEAN SPRING FESTIVAL 2,3; D.E. C.A. 2,3,4. KEARFOTT, ROBERT THOMPSON VI. C.A. 3,4. KNOX, FRANK NEIL Football 1; Track 1,2; Basketball 2,3; Jr. Latin Club 1; Latin Club 2,3; Key Club 3,4; Tennis Team 3,4. LAUMAN, JOSEPH GERARD Freshman Class Treasurer; Spanish Club 1; Homeroom Re- presentative 1,2; Tennis Team 2,3,4; Pep Club 3 (Vice-Presi- dent) 4 (Vice-President); Junior Class Treasurer ; Science Club 3; VIRGINIAN STAFF 3; SPRING FESTIVAL 2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Jr. Civitan Club 4. LEE, CARLOS JEROME Mens ' Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Base- ball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 2,3; V.I.C.A. 4. LEONARD, REBECCA LOUISE G.A.A. 2; VIRGINIAN STAFF 4; THE PHOENIX STAFF 3. LEONARD, TERESA CAROL Drill Team 1; French Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Band Council 4; Drama Club 1,2,3; Alpha Club 3,4; F.B.L.A. 4. LINDAMOOD, VICKI SUE Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; VIRGINIAN STAFF 2; History Club 3; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Beta Club 4; Tri-Del- ta-Tri-Hi-Y 4; D .E. C.A. 4. L YNCH, JA NICE McCROSKEY F.H.A. 1,2; VIRGINIAN STAFF 2,3,4. (Business Manager); F.B.L.A. 4. Me CA R TNE Y, DEL WIN PA UL Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Track 2,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Tennis Team 4; Jr. Civitan Club 4. McCOY, SHARON KAY Jr. Latin Club 1; Latin Club 2,3; Drill Team 2; Beta Club 3; D.E. C.A. 3,4. McCROSKEY, ROBERT KEITH D.E. C.A. 2. MALCOLM, LAUREL PRISCILLA Drill Team 1,2,3; Jr. Latin Club 1; VIRGINIAN STAFF 2; Latin Club 2,3; (Historian); SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Alpha Club 3,4 (Secretary); Beta Club 3,4; Tennis Team 3,4; Art Club 4; Literary Magazine Staff 4; Basketball Team Manager 4; Keyettes 4 MALCOLM, LUANNE MARIE Drill Team 1,2,3; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Jr. Latin Club 1; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Homeroom Re- presentative 1,2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Alpha Club 2,3,4; Lat- in Club 2,3; Science Club 3; History Club 3; Beta Club 3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; VIRGINIAN STAFF 3; Cheerleader 4; Ecology Club 4. MARKWALTER, TRACEYANN Pep Club 1,2,3; Drill Team 1; Art Club 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4 (Vice-President). MARTIN, HERMAN RANDALL V.I. C.A. Club 4; Wrestling 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 4. MA YS, ANITA GALE Girls’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Beta Club 3,4; Student Life Bible Club 3 (Vice-President), 4; History Club 3; F.B.L.A. Club (Treasurer). MILLER, CAROLYN DENISE Pep Club 1. MILLER, DA VI D ALLEN Boys’ Chorus 1,2; Jr. Civitan Club 4; V.I.C.A. Club 4. MILLER, NORMA JEAN Drill Team 1,2; History Club 1,2; Alpha Club 4; Homeroom Representative 4; D.E. C.A. Club 4. MITCHELL, SHERRY LYNNETT 88 Band 1,2,3; SPRING FESTIVAL3; F.B.L.A. 4. MOORE, DEBORAH SUE Spanish Club 1,2; V.I.C.A. Club 3; Student Life Bible Club 4; F.B.L.A. 4. MOORE, JOHN STEPHEN Homeroom Representative 1; Tennis Team 1,2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1,2; Track Team 1; Jr. Latin Club 2,3; Key Club 3,4; Student-Faculty Steering Committee 3,4; Inter-Club Council 3,4; Senior Class Vice-President; S. C.A. Secretary 4. MOORE, LARRY BRUCE V.I.C.A. 4. MORRELL, VICTORIA LYNN Art Club 1, 2,3,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1, 2,3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 3,4 (Circulation-Editor). MURRAY, SANDRA DARLENE Girls’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; D.E.C.A. 4. NEAL, TONY EUGENE D.E.C.A. 1; Glee Club 1,2; Homeroom Representative 4. ODUM, DENNIS MICHAEL Football 2,3; SPRING FESTIVAL 3. OLIVER, PAULA TERESA D.E. C.A. 4. OVERSON, PAUL DEAN Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1; Homeroom Representative 1,2; D.E.C.A. 4. PA TRICK, JEFF BLAINE Football 1; Key Club 2,3,4 (President); Interact 3; Jr. Civitan Club 3; V.I.C.A. 4. PERKINS, MARY TOM Cheerleader 1,2; Jr. Beta Club 1,2; Concert Choir 1,2, 3,4; Jr. Civitan Club 2; Art Club 1; G.A.A. 1; Thespian Society 2,3,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 3,4; Senior Class Secretary; Drama Club 4 (Secretary); Keyettes 4; Span- ish Club 4; Literary Magazine Staff 4 (Editor). PIOTROWSKI, GARY LEE Band 1,2, 3, 4; (FYesident); Band Council 3,4; SPRING FESTI- VAL 1,2, 3, 4. POOLE, JANE CATHERINE F.B.L.A. 3,4. QUARLES, HOWARD WAYNE Band 1,2,3, 4; French Club 1,2,3; Drama Club 1,2, 3, 4; S.C.A Reporter 4; Homeroom Representative 1; Thespian Society 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Art Club 3. QUILLEN, SHERRIE LYNN Art Club 1,2; Tri- Delta- Tri- Hi- Y 3,4 (President); Y-Teens 2 (Secretary). RHEA, STEVEN ALLEN Mens’ Glee Club 1; Spanish Club 1; Football 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 2; Concert Choir 3,4; Interact Club 3,4; Pep Club 3; V.I.C.A.; Jr. Civitan Club 4. ROBINSON, JOHNNY LEE Football 1; Track 1. ROLLER, KATHY DENISE Y-Teens 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; SPRING FESTIVAL 2,3; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 4; Literary Magazine Staff 4. SEPAR, PATRICIA ANN Ecology Club 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Homeroom Representative 1,2; Library Club 1; Alpha Club 2,3,4; Science Club 3; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Beta Club 3,4 (Secretary); D.E.C.A. 4; Keyettes 4 (Treasurer); Inter-Club Council 4. SHAFFER, JAMES R. Drama Club 1,2,3; Jr. Latin Club 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Homeroom Representative 1,2; Alpha Club 2,3,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2, 3, 4; Literary Magazine Staff 4. SHEPHERD, KA THLEEN MA RIE F.H.A. 2,3 (Vice-President), 4 (Treasurer); SPRING FES- TIVAL 3; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 3,4 (Feature Editor); Art Club 3,4 ( Treasurer). SHERWOOD, MITCHELL SHA W Key Club 1,2, 3, 4 (Secretary); Latin Club 1 (Vice-President), 2,3; Football 1,2; Wrestling 1,2; Track 1; Homeroom Repres- entative 1,2; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 3,4 (Sports Editor); Literary Magazine Staff 4. SIMCOX, SONIA RENEE Home-Ec Club 1; Art Club 2. SIMS, DORIS ANNE SPRING FESTIVAL 1,3; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Drama Club 3; History Club 3; Beta Club 3,4; Pep Club 3; Ecology Club 3; D.E.C.A. 4 (Secretary). SINGLETON, VIRGINIA GAIL French Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2; Drama Club 2,3; Alpha Club 3; F.B.L.A. 4. SIZEMORE, RONNIE HENRY Homeroom Representative 1; Boy’s Hi-Y Club 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3, 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2, 3,4; Ecology Club 3; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 3,4. SLAGLE, ROBERT STEVE V.I.C.A. 3,4. SLAGLE, VICKIE MARSINA Mixed Chorus 1,2; F.H.A. 3; Concert Choir 3,4; Student Life Bible Club 3 (Treasurer); F.B.L.A. 4 (Secretary). SMITH, JANET LEE Pep Club 1,2; Choir 1,2; Library Club 1; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2,4; Y-Tenns 2; General Business Club 4; D.E. C.A. 4. Science Club 4; V.I. C.A. 4. SPROLES, DEBORAH KAY Pep Club 1; Art Club 1,2; Flag Corps 1,2; G.A.A. 1; Sopho- more Class Treasurer; Homeroom Representative 2; F.T.A. 2. STALLARD, TERESA JEAN F.H.A. 1. SWORD, JAMES KELLY Band 1,2,3, 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2,3, 4; Hi-Y Club 1; French Club 3,4; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 3,4. THA YER, GINA CORINNE F.H.A. 2 (Parlimentarian), 3 (Treasurer), 4 (Vice- FYesident); Art Club 2,3,4. THOMAS, CLARK D. Drama Club 1,3,4; Latin Club 1,3,4 (President); Beta Club 3,4; Thespian Society 3,4; Student Faculty Steering Committee 3,4; S. C.A President 4. THOMAS, KITTY MARIA F.B.L.A. 2,3,4; Art Club 2,3; F.H.A. 3,4. TOLBERT, BRENDA KAY Girls’ Glee Club 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1, 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Beta Club 3,4; F.B.L.A. 4. TOLLIE, BRIAN STEVENS French Club 1,2; Drama Club 1,2,3; History Club 1,2,3; Track 2,3,4; Hi-Y Club 3; Science Club 3,4 (FYesident); Inter-Club Council 4. TOLLIE, D WAIN ALAN V.I.C.A. 3,4. TRENT, WAYNE EVERETT D.E.C.A. 3,4. SMITH, MARK WILEY 90 TRUMP, DEBBIE LYNN Girls’ Glee Club 1. TUELL, JANICE MARIA Band 1,2,3, 4; Spanish Club 1,2; Homeroom Representative 1; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Beta Club 3,4; Band Council 3,4. TUELL, JAMES RALPH V.I.C.A. 2,3,4. VANHOY, NITA CAROL Band 1,2; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Science Club 1; V.I.C.A. 2,4; Tri-Delta-Tri-Hi-Y 2,4; F.B.L.A. 4. VANHOY, EDDIE T. VANHOY, YOLANDA CAROL French Club 1; Pep Club 1; SPRING FESTIVAL 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Tri-Delta-Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Concert Choir 4; F.B.L.A. 4 (Treasurer). VEST, JEAN LEE Art Club 1,2; V.I.C.A. Club 4. VEST, JUDITH ANN Girls’ Glee Club 1; V.I.C.A. 4. VICARS, DA VID LEONARD Spanish Club 1; Baseball 2; V.I.C.A. 3,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Key Club 4. WANN, SHERRY ROSE F.B.L.A. Club 2,3,4; F.H. A. 3,4. WARREN, PATRICIA LEE Art Club 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; F.H. A. 1; F.B.L.A. 3; dog- gers 4. WASHINGTON, KATHERINE D.E.C.A. Club 2; V.I.C.A. 4. WAYCASTER, LOIS IRENE Student Life Bible Club 1,2; Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Library Club 1; F.B.L.A. 4. WHITE, RICKY JAMES Art Club 3; D.E.C.A. 2,3,4. WILEY, JACQUELINE LOUISE Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 1,2, 3, 4; SPRING FESTIVAL 1,2,3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Y-Teens 2 (Treasurer) 3; Library Club 3 (President); Cheer- leader 4; Girls’ Volleyball 4; Basketball 4; Girls’ Track 4; Concert Choir 3,4; Student Faculty Steering Committee 4. WILLIAMS, PAUL ANTHONY Spanish Club 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; SPRING FESTIVAL 3; Track 3. WILSON, WILLIAM, EDWIN Jr. Latin Club 1; Baseball 1; Latin Club 2,3; SPRING FEST- IVAL 2,3; D.E.C.A. 2,3; Basketball 3; THE VIRGINIAN STAFF 4. WOODS, DEBORAH JANE F.B.L.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Art Club 2.3. YORK, JACQUELINE R. Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Homeroom Representative 1; Drama Club 2,3; Sci- ence Club 2; History Club 4; LITTLE VIRGINIAN STAFF 3, 4; Concert Choir 3,4; SPRING FESTIVAL 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y4. YOUNG, REBECCA Cheerleader 1; Spanish Club 1; Concert Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 1; Beta Club 4; History Club 4; Literary Magazine Staff 4. YOUNG, PHIL ANDREW Baseball 1; Football 1; Wrestling 1,2,3, 4; Junior Cwitan 4. 91 Left to Right: Steve Jackson, Mary Beth Barnhill, Linda Bordwine, Donna Burgess, and Kathy West. Juniors — Class of ’76 Class Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter — Steve Jackson — Mary Beth Barnhill — Linda Bordwine — Donna Burgess — Kathy West 92 Brian Adams Marsha Adams Tom Adams Pat Adkins Kathy Akers Ellis Alexander James Almaroad Kathy Alamaroad Bobby Arnold Johnny Ashley Tricia Ball Gordon Balt his Danny Banks Jay Barb Mary Beth Barnhill Freda Ban- Bill Baxley George Beard Mary Bickley Debbie Blair Rodger Blair Greg Blaylock David Blevins Anna Bonham 93 Patrica Booher Linda Bordwine Charlie Brewer Janet Brummett Jeryl Bryant Marty Buchanan Donna Burgess Debbie Burke Marie Burson Victoria Cabrera Robert Callahan Mike Campbell Paul Campbell Danny Canter Debbie Carroll Lavane Carter Tina Choroseuic Carl Coalson Susanne Cole David Coates William Cofflin Gary Combs Tami Cooper Tamia Cooper 94 Steve Crowe Robin Cutshaw Carmen Davenport Joan Davidson Chuck Deering Faith Dillow Liz Dingus Kathy Dixon Jeffrey Dowell Mike Dunn Lisa Dye Dana Easterling Sallie Smith, Lisa Snodgrass and Renee Moore talk to representa- tive during College Day. 95 Junior boys voice their opinions during orientation. David Eaton Mike Edens Teresa Epperson Steve Estes Cindy Eubanks Eric Everett Pete Fagan Susan Faulkner Dawn Feathers Doug Fleenor Mark Fletcher Harry Foot e Tyrone Foster Judy Garber Larry Gill Gina Glover 96 Debbie Gentry Karen Gollehon Tony Grant Taffie Greene Tim Griff eth David Griffin Tim Griswold Gene Grubb Verna Gudger Bruce Gunning Tim Hagy Jeff Hamilton Jerry Hamilton Pat Hanson Pamela Harden Kathy Hawk Dick Hawkes Chuck Hawkins Larry Hawkins James Haworth Ronald Heath Bruce Hendrick Marsha Hendrick Copey Hicks 97 Lu Anne Hill Stanley Hillard Cheryl Holmes Vickie Homaday Kent Houston Tim Hudson Allen Hughes Syrilda Hughes Mark Hyler Steve Jackson Mitzi James Mark Johnson Phil Johnson Willis Johnson Dawn Jones Patricia Jones Lisa Jordan Kenny Keene Andy King Patty King Jeff Kiser Kathy Kiser Lisa Laws Michelle Lawson 98 Gary Leonard Erica Light Paul Littleton Douglas Littrell Beverly Long Charles Lowe Carol Lynch Pam Lyons Melinda McClellan Sammy McCoy Charles McGuire Allen McKenna Karen Gollehon and Janet Owens. 99 Terry Malone Sharon Mays Tony Messer Gregg Messick Cherril Miller Tammy Minor Dennis Mathena Renee Moore Tonya Moore Richard Morelock Vicki Moretz Jennie Morris Chester Mumpower Karen Mumpower Nancy Musgrove Hunter Odum Janet Owens Kathleen Owens George Parks Butch Parsons Velda Pender Robert Penley Chandra Peters Joseph Pettigrew 100 Dawne Phelps Teresa Phillips Robert Picklesimer Lee Pritchard Linda Proulex Terrie Pullins Steve Ratliff Martha Reinhold Erica Light, Tamia Cooper, Liz Dingus, Patti King and Donna Burgess talk among themselves in Room 106. Carlotta Richard Clay Robertson Jeff Robinson Gail Rose Don Runyon Conway Rupe Sandy Sauls Agbert Scales 101 Chuck Scott Sharon Separ Sherry Shaffer John Sheffield Greg Sizemore Chandra Skaggs Terry Skeens Janie Slagle Sallie Smith Sam Smith Susi Smith Tina Smith Lisa Snodgrass Mike Snodgrass Bob Spahn Judith Sparf David Stallard Kathy Stark Gary Stine Patty Sutherland 102 Sherry Thomas Darlene Tolley Mike Trail Tom Tully David Turner Scott Umberger Ronnie Vaughn Sharon Walden Dan Ward Missy Ward Jim Warren Trade Watford Joey Watson Kathy West Liza Whitaker Juniors show spirit at pep rally. 103 Glenn White Lola Whittington Earnest Widener Judy Widener Jan Williams Lori Williams William Wilson Todd Witt Steve Woods Mike Worley Betty Wright Phil Yon Lisa Snodgrass and Mary Beth Barnhill, of Tri- Delta, have shoot out at V-Tpep rally. 104 Front Row: Mike Strickland, Jeff Campbell, and Sandra Hushour. Second Row: Kelley Newton and Judy Hunsucker. Sophomores — Class of 77 Class Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter — Jeff Campbell — Mike Strickland — Kelly Newton — Judy Hunsucker — Sandra Hushour 105 Margaret Adams Jim Anders David Anderson Jimmy Arnold Robert Arnold Laurel Ateyeh Lynn Bagnall Gail Ball Martha Bane Tim Banks Evelyn Holbrook runs for Tri-Hi-Y Vanessa Barb Lynette Barker Tim Barker Lisa Barrett Teresa Barrett Bill Barton Maryann Beaton Tony Bebber Ronald Beck Danny Bickley 106 Denise Blackburn Mark Blankenship Cindy Boggs Virginia Bonham Alice Booher Clayton Booher Mark Booher Pat Bower Sheila Bowers Mike Brooks Barbara Broome Vanessa Brown Betty Bunche Connie Burnette Faye Burton Barbara Bush Donna Byington Cathy Campbell Jeff Campbell Kathy Campbell Valerie Cansler Paul Canter Vicki Carrier Shonda Carter Teresa Carter Marc Cascio Jimmy Childress Ricky Christian Jerry Ciancione Michael Cloyd Bar by Cobb Kim Cody Gwen Colbert Charles Combs Robert Countiss 107 Kathy Cowan Larry Cross Johnnie Crowe John Crusen berry Kevin Crusenberry Karen Cummins Sherry Dance Jody Davis Wayne Davis Betty Dingus David Dugger Kelley Dunlap Sharon Dunn Garry Eades Allen Eaton Doug Edwards Sandy Eller Cara Everett Vicky Ferguson Andy Finkle Debbie Fleenor Kevin France Betty Galliher Mona Gibson Roger Gibson Teresa Gill Gail Godsey Jim Goodpasture David Greer Jack Greer Kim Grigsby Diana Gross Samuel Gudger Tim Hagy Carolyn Hall 108 Marc Hall Dawn Hancock James Handy Melissa Harter Guy Hardin Karen Harkrader Robin Harrison Kim Hawks Pete Hayden Hal Haynes Joyce Haynes Danny Hedrick Ronald Helton Susie Helton Ricky Hicks Pam Hiler Dwayne Hill William Hill Sharon Hoffarth Evelyn Holbrook Rhonda Holbrook Bob Hooper Gregory Hopkins Tony Humphrey Judy Hunsucker Lai Rue Hunt Mark Hurt Sandra Hushour Champe Hyatt Pam Ingram Lisa Jennings Pam Jett Karen Johnson Steve Johnson Tammy Johnson 109 London Jones Mark Jones Phillip Jones Michael Jordan Ricky Kaylor Dianne Keene Robin Keesee Mike L. Kelly Mike N. Kelly Susan Kerley Tony Ketron Ricky King James Kirkpatrick Billy Kistner Fred Lane Linda Lange Ronnie Large Kathy Larrison Connie Lasley Mike LaTragna James Leonard Steve M. Leonard Steve R. Leonard Deborah Littrell Charles Lyons Jeff Lytz Jack McArdle Debbie McCoy Jeff M cCoy Jim McClellen Tony McCracken Debbie McCroskey Sue McDevitt Lisa McDonough Leigh Me Grady no Bruce McNew Lisa McNew Kathy McReynolds Ricky Marion Debbie Marshall Bob Martin Carlene Martin Gary Mathesius Leon Mays Michael Mays Brenda Meade Nancy Merritt Tammie Miller Benita Millhorn Jimmy Moore Ralph Moore Martha Morelock Imanuel Morenings Ronnie Morris 111 Cathy Morrison Gary Mullins Jeff Mullins Kenneth Mullins Patricia Nelson Beth Newman Kelley Newton Brenda Norton Chip Nunley Jackie O ' Dell Jerry ODell Ron O ' Leary Susan Osborne Judy Oxendine Kathy Parks Glenn Patterson Jayson Pelham Bill Pender Mike Pendergrass Marjorie Pennington David Perkins Carol Perry Chris Pettigrew Nancy Poole Lisa Pruitt Susan Puckett Terry Quarles Jerrie Quillen Loretta Rasnake Rodney Rasnake Suzy Ratcliff Donnie Reeves Steve Reich Keith Roark Joan Roberts 112 Bev Rose Lisa Rose Tommy Rosenbalm Deborah Rowe Susie Russ Jeff Russell Mike Sallie Patricia Schneider Neil Schunke Dennis Scott Gail Scott Benny Shepherd Tim Simpson Joanna Sims Janie Sisk Johnny Skeens Margaret Smith Pam Smith Barbara Smithey Steve Sneed Sandee Sparf Joe Spohn Jeff Stanley Connie Statzer Rena Stewart Robert Stewart Robert Stewart Amelia Stone Ann Stout James Stout Marvin Stout Mike Stout Mike Strickland Doug Sullins Pam Sutherland 113 Tammy Tabor Susan Taylor Tony Tench Mike N. Tester Mike W. Tester Tom Thackeray Kathy Thomas Tom Thomas Mark Thompson Ronnie Thurston Jeff Tillison George Tipton Tony Todt Bill Tolley Lorraine Tolley Jeannine Trollman Tonya Turner Leland VanHoy Ellen Vaught Shelly Walden Ronald Walling Penny Wampler William Wampler Linda Wann Deborah Ward Sherry Ward Carol Warren Randy Warren William Warren Jennifer Washington Mike Weaver Mary Weeks Jennifer Wheeler Howard Whitaker Donnie White 114 Gary White Karen White Judy Wilson Jimmy Whorton Penny Wolfe Susie Wolfe George Woodard Nancy Woodby Joan Woodward Karen Worley Spirited Sophomores at pep rally. 115 Left to Right: Andy Mumpower, Kathy Kearfott, LaVonda Bowdoin, Lynn Hurt, and Mark Duncan. Freshmen — Class of ’78 Class Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter — Andy Mumpower — Kathy Kearfott — Lynn Hurt — LaVonda Bowdoin — Mark Duncan 116 Pamela Absher Teresa Adams Martha Adkins Marcia Alexander Jan Allred Jackie Almany Venida Akers Jeff Arnold Debbie Ash Barron Atkins Danny A twood John Austin Sam Austin Charles Bailey Diana Bailey Linda Ball Richard Baker Kathy Barb Jeanne Bare Kim Barker Tony Barr David Baxley Donna Bays Vicki Behling Marvin Bingham Ricky Blair Ken Boggs Angie Booher Bobby Booher Eddie Booher Terry Booher La Vonda Bowdoin Mike Bowie Debbie Bowman Dennis Brent Dennis Brent Donna Brent Robin Brooks Dane Bryant Bucky Buchanan Brian Bullock David Bunn Jimmy Burchett Charles Burgon Charles Burke Jo Ann Burke Kim Burnette Tammy Burton 117 Debbie Campbell Joel Campbell Teresa Campbell Cathy Cannon Dave Canter Kenneth Canter Margaret Canter Matt Cantrell Jeff Cardwell Kim Carlson Barry Carty Jay Cascio Donna Cato Linda Cato Steve Clapp Carl Coates Michael Cofflin Connie Cook Debbie Cook Kathy Cooper Pam Cox Mary Crang Ray Crang Butch Cross Debbie Cross Greg Cross Susan Cross Mary Crusenberry Lisa Cunningham Mark Cunningham Between classes Fred Hanson and Randy Stamey were caught by the camera. 118 Stanley Cunningham Bootsie Daggs Kelly Dail James Datson Jeff Davidson Ricky Davidson Gay Davis Georgia Dawson Gary Debord Martin Dickey Scott Dingus Lisa Dishner Patricia Dishner Louise Dougherty Mark Duncan Jeff Dunn Gary Dutton Anthony Edwards Mark Edwards David Eldridge Kathy Eller Terry Eller Duncan Faidley Gladys Ferguson Richard Ferguson Terry Ferry Barry Flannagan Steve Fletcher Mona Fouch Ronnette Franklin Danny Freeman Hal Fulton Doug Gallimore Pat Garret Sandra Gibbons Darrell Gilbert Freddie Gill Donna Godfrey Susan Goodell Peggy Goodson Gary Grant Veronica Gray Karen Guffey Robin Hagy Shelia Hamilton Fred Hanson Donna Hardin Charles Harless 119 Patrick Harmon Shelia Harmon Star Harmon Judy Harris Della Hatcher Patty Haynes Dawn Head Patricia Hebert Phillip Helton Sandra Helton Patrick Henner Chris Hicks Pam Hicks Shirley Hilliard Ki m Hobbs Richard Hobbs Steve Hobbs Tammy Honaker Mark Hopkins Lee Hudson Anthony Hughes Daryl Hughes Michael Hughes Terry Hughes Jim Hunsucker Lynn Hurt Sharon Hushour Bobby Jackson Janet Jackson Ricky Jackson Scott Jessee David Johnson Mark Johnson Hugh Jones Jerry Jones Kelly Jones Robin Jones Kathy Kearfott Danny Keesee Jane Keesee Jeffery Kegley Rick Kelly Steve Kennedy Tim Key Robert Keyt Maxine King David Kirkpatrick Darin Kress 120 Tracy Kress Sue Lamon Greg Lane Kim Laroque Marie Lauman Paula Lawson With a grin, Daryl Hughes models his athletic attire. i Mark Ledbetter Barbie Lee Cindy Leonard Richard Leonard Robbie Leonard Eddie Lester Brian Lewis Glenda Lilly Kathy Lilly Jeff Linen Amy Little Elizabeth Lynch Janet Lynch Archie McBroom Paul McClellan Starla McCormack Linda McDonough Scott Maiden Kimberly Malloy Becky Mann Alicia Mays Angela Mays Jimmy Meade Dollyene Miller 121 After making football signs Lynn Hurt raises her glass in a toast. Ernie Mink Karen Mink Rodger Montgomery Janice Moore Karen Morrell Jan Morrison Andy Mumpower George Murray Betty Musick Patricia Nave Harvey Neal Donny Necessary Glen Norris Donna Odum Meredith O’Leary Patricia Oliver Belinda Otey Mark Outlaw Terry Owens David Parsons Freddie Patrick Vanessa Penley Jimmy Perry Mike Pierce Wayne Proulex Betsy Rankin Tony Ray Ricky Rector Tommy Reynolds Phil Rhoton 122 Cindy Riggs Jeff Roark Tammy Roberts Kathy Robinette Barry Robinson Lisa Robinson Freddy Rodriguez Steve Roe Danny Rosenbaum Lee Rosser Gary Runyon Susan Rupe Tim Rush Ray Rutherford Pamela Sanders Chesley Saul Angela Shepherd Eddie Sherfey Charts Sherwood Patty Silva Donna Smith Nathan Smith Regina Smith Tim Smith Jeanne Snader Cindy Snapp Mark Sourbeer Teresa Spangler Jeff Sproles Mark Sproles Kevin Stallard Randy Stamey Danny Stanley Teresa Stapelton Tonda Stevens Bonita Stewart Donna Stewart Lance Stewart Jackie Stout Robert Sturgill Tim Sturgill Kelly Sweeny Iva Taylor Helen Thomas Sharon Thomas Greg Thompson Charlotte Tillison Ricky Trivett 123 Lavonda Bowdoin hangs in there. Valerie Trivett Mike Trump Kathy Turner Sherry Turner Tammy Turner Lynn Underwood Tony Venable Beverly Vermillion Charles Verzi David Vicars Darlene Walden Cathy Wallace Teresa Wann Kathy Warren Cynthia Washington Larry Watkins Joe Webb Robin West 124 Faith Whicker Lois Whitaker Debbie Whittaker LaDora Wiley Michelle Wiley Sherry Williams Chad Wilson Cynthia Wilson Darryl Wilson Kenny Wilson Penny Wilson Ron Wood Lisa Woodby Penny Woods Floyd Worley Sherry Worley Tony Worley David Wright Debbie Wright Johnny Wright Kevin Wright Kim Wright Richard Wright Richard Wright Enthusiastic members of Freshmen class show spirit during a pep rally. 125 Faces in the classroom reflect the thoughts behind them. The classroom is the site of an endless list of expressions. While stu- dents may respond to a favorite class with eager smiles, they react to another subject with tired boredom. At times, bewilder- ment captures student’s faces, but after careful, perhaps lengthy explanations, such expressions change into relieved looks of realization. Long remembered are friendly faces of well-lovea teachers as well as the stern frowns of those with whom we tried to get along. Perhaps the most important faces are those of friends, whose many moods merged to give each class a unique personality. Above: Dauid Blevins, Robin Cutshaw and Mr. Roberge talk with each other. Right: Mr. Gupton. Above Right: Mrs. Mitchell instructs Festus Johnson in correct typing techniaues. Far Right: Mr. Brown ' s Economics class awaits tour of the exhibit. Academics Above: Business Manager Janice McCroskey, Susi Counts, Sharon McCoy. Below: 1975 Vir- ginian Staff. From Left to Right: Rowe, Ateyah, Barrett, Parks Ketron, Dunlap, Warren, Hagy, Bane. Leonard, Counts, Business Manager McCroskey, Editor Dingus, Wilson, Denton, Count- iss, Sponsor Brown, Co-Sponsor Copenhaver. 128 Staff Expands The VIRGINIAN Increased prices, increased underclassmen enroll- ment, and expanding the size of the yearbook were several problems that the ’75 Virginian Staff faced this year. Of the sixteen staff members three had previously served on the John S. Battle Annual and were a great help in designing the Virginian. Luckily more money was raised from advertise- ments this year than any previous year, which helped in coping with numerous difficulties. In addition to designing layouts, writing copy and selling subscriptions staff members enjoyed a publication banquet in the spring at which mem- bers received various awards for outstanding work. Above: Photographer Denton, Editor Dingus, and Business Manager McCroskey work on Senior pictures. Bottom Left: Alan Countiss and Martha Bane work on Senior Directory. Bottom Right: Lisa Barrett works on Sophomore Album. 129 Math Students Enter Contests Familiar faces were seen in the Math Department with the addition of only one new teacher, Miss Eloise Hite. The Geometry classes worked at their own speed, while the Algebra I and II classes stud- ied theorems and transactions. Several students attended Mathematics contests at Radford and Clinch Valley Colleges, in the months before Christmas. Teachers were also very active in at- tending various conventions and contests. 130 Above: Mr. Elliot helps James Handy and James Burchett with a problem. Left: Shirley Hilliard does her classwork in General Math. Above Left: In Trig- onometry, Pete Curcio demonstrates the position of sin and cos on a circle. Middle Left: David Perkins, Kathy Kearfott and Mark Sproles admire the math bulletin board during Career Week. Far Left: Stu- dents add projects to the geometry showcase. 131 Left: Festus Johnson and Scott Umberger dissect an earth worm in Advanced Biology as Mrs. Harenberg looks on. Right: Mark Cunningham looks at a live snake for Biology. Below: Freddie Rodrigues, Jimmy Perry and Vickie Moretz look over their bird house projects. 132 Many Fields of Science Taught The twenty-four classes taught in the Science De- partment are in the fields of Earth Science, Chemistry, Advanced Biology and Physics. The physics and advanced biology classes spent an in- teresting day at Bays Mt. Park in Kingsport as one of their field trips for the year. In the classroom there was much time spent in learning the basic fundamentals of all the sciences taught, not only through written materials but in labs, as many of these students pursue the fields of science as a career. There was one new staff member added in the field of biology, Mr. Ron Carrico. Above: Andy King, Dick Hawkes, Jeff Kiser and Ronald Helton experiment the determination of an empirical formula of a compound in chemistry. Below: Mr. Carrico hands out tests to his Biology class. 133 Far Right: Darrell Jessee reports the news as Mrs. Thur- mond’s class listens. Right: Robert bunche receives in- dividual attention from Mr. McKinney. Below: Mrs. Feazell answers questions for Jimmy Hall and Donna Byngton about a crossword puzzle. Far Right: Mr. Brown teaches American History with the help of a filmstrip. Right: Mr. Tom Daniel shows Cara Everett and Mike Strickland how to make a movie in Sociology. 134 ■ Ex- students Now Teachers Two former Virginia High students Mr. John Brown and Mrs. Chris Miles Feazell, were added to the Social Studies teaching staff this year. The departments first invitation to learning in the 26 classes was via bulletin board — “Come on Down’’ — World History, Geography, United States History, Economics, Sociology, United States Government. New audio visuals helped to give new life to the subject content in many classes. A demonstration in government classes on the use of the breath- o-lizer was most interesting. During Career Week, guest speakers challenged the student with exper- iences, requirements, opportunities and salaries in their professions and occupations. Some classes were enhanced by field trips. Some students were allowed to do independent study while in other classes there were various opportunities to increase knowledge through individualized work assign- ments. 135 Electronic Equipment Aids Students Being familiar with a foreign language is a must in the world today. Two modern languages and one classical language were taught in the Foreign Language Department. Seven classes were in Spanish, five in French, and four in Latin. Stu- dents were instructed with the aid of electronic equipment. Each language has a strong club group which is active in school and community life. Right: Mark Hall hands a pinata to Mr. White. Below: Mark Johnson reads verse on Mexican Christmas card. 136 1 Above Left: Students go over Latin Club State Constitution. Left: James Sword works individually in advanced French. Above: Greg Thompson, Kevin Stallard, and David Bunn dis- play models of theaters. 137 Art Students Share Projects The lobby, windows, bulletin boards and school activities all evidence the creativeness and talents of students of the Art Department. Projects de- signed and developed in art classes are shared with the entire School. Field trips to local colleges, mu- seums and art exhibits, contest and projects help to include the community in art activities. Students interested in art may enroll each year of high school in the program. The department consists of two art teachers and two labs. Ten classes helped to assure interested students that a course in art could be included in their schedule. Design, drawing, painting, printmaking, lettering and crafts were explored. Experiences were varied and provide for development of skills, promoted creativeness and increased knowledge and ap- preciation of art in our environment. Right: Tracey Markwalter paints the Bearcat head on the door at the end of the English wing. Below: Kelly Dail poses as a live model for the class to sketch. 138 Above Left: Gina Thayer, Tracey Markwalter, Susie Smith, Missy Ward and Liza Whittaker work to make the front bulletin board attractive. Left: Liza Whittaker adds the finishing touches to the decorations for V-T week. Above: Kathy Shepherd, Vickie Morrell and Mrs. Copenhaver put up an art exhibit. 139 Top: Treasurer Vicki Moretz, Sec- retary Janice Tuell, President Gary Piotrowski, Vice President David Charlton, Drum Major Lee Pritch- ard, Head Majorette Linda Bord- wine. Middle; Kneeling; Barbara Broom, Head Majorette Linda Bord- wine, Kathy Lilly. Standing; Karen Mumpower, Nancy Musgrove, Zenobia Wilson, Linda Mc- Donough, Terry Quarles, Lisa Cun- ningham. Bottom Left; Virginia High Band Council. Bottom Right; Head Majorette Linda Bordwine. Above Right: The Virginia High School “Big Orange” Band. Far Right; Drum Major Lee Pritchard. Band Reaches New Heights Give them a goal and they will reach it. This has already been proven in the Southeastern Band Festival when the Big Orange Band brought home a division I rating and the Majorettes received the second place trophy. As the band left October 19 to go to the “Cen- tral Caroli na Band Festival ” at Elon College, North Carolina they were in competition again. The band brought home four trophies. Other activities throughout the year included foot- ball games, parades, All-State tryouts, Christmas concerts at elementary schools, forming a pep band to play at basketball games, the Spring Festival, and the Spring Concert. 141 The directors of the Big Orange Band are Mr. Hamp Richardson, Mrs. Barbara Tilley, and Mr. John Sanslow. Top: Tracey Markwalter, Ron Cato, Miss Whitley, Sharon Davis and Howard Quarles read and listen to MacBeth. Right: The class listens as Karen Harkrader reviews a book. Upper Right: Mr. Barrett helps George Parks and Tim Hudson look up material for their research papers. Middle Right: Mr. Mor- rell and Sharon Mays decide on a novel. Far Right: Mr. Ro- berge makes a few corrections on Sherry Shaffer ' s report. Above: Mrs. Booth ' s Freshman English students listen to class lecture. 142 Still Another Research Paper The students in the 58 sections of English ex- perienced another year of studying grammar, voca- bulary, literature and writing compositions and research papers. Activities included partici- pating in essay contests, forensics, attending mo- vies and plays related to literature studies, and completing individual projects. Juniors and seniors enrolled second semester in the elective program consisting of eight courses: advanced composition, creative writing, ethnic li- terature, business and vocational English, litera- ture of drama, the Bible as literature, mass media, and the American novel. Additional textbooks and audio-visual materials for the electives added new dimensions. 143 Right: Upper-classmen Nita Van Hoy, David Miller , Suzie Dingus, and Vic Fouch study pamplets concerning ca- reers. Below: Bruce Hendrick, Wilburn Tester, and Tony Messer look up infor- mation for their papers. 144 Students Gain Skills in Speech Developing self-confidence, gaining a skill, and ac- quiring knowledge are the goals of the Speech De- partment. Under the instruction of Mrs. Marianne Post the classes participated in a wide variety of activities which range from studying for Forensics to improving their posture. This is another group which works hard to bring many honors home to Virginia High School. Above: Speech students work on their class assignments. Below: Jackie Wiley is one student who benefits from the study of speech. 145 Debate Offered at Virginia High The relatively new debate team has had a busy year. They held debates with various schools and participated in district compe- tition. The team consisting of Mark Fletcher, Jim Hall and Mike Edens won a debate held with Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kings- port. Above: Jim Hall and Jim Warren participate in class activity. Below: The debate team: Mark Fletcher, Mike Edens, and Jim Hall. 146 New Librarian Is Added to Staff Movies, filmstrips, books, and magazines are some of the many things which are found at the Media Center. Research for school or for private enjoyment begins here. In fact the educational institution revolves around the Library. Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Gibson were aided this year with the addition of a new librarian Mr. Barrett. Several minor changes were made in the library with rearrangement of books. But the media center remains the place which supplies entertainment, current events, and research. Above: Mrs. Saunders instructs students in the use of the Guide to Periodical Literature. Left: Students make valuable use of their time in the library. 147 Right: Co-Editor Louise Ateyah Bottom: Susan Faulk- ner and Debbie Sproles study Journalism on the Ap- prentice Staff. Below: Glen White and Joey Watson of the Apprentice Staff work at daily lesson. 148 Through the study of Journalism and appli- cation of basic as well as new principles, the Little Virginian Staff spent another busy year covering School and Community Activi- ties. The apprentice staff aided the executive staff in long hours of hard work to publish the school newspaper. With traditional tech- niques and the use of experimentation the staffs endeavored to keep their reputation as best newspaper in the state. Above: The 1975 Apprentice Staff. Below: Sports Edi- tors Mitch Sherwood, Kim Cannon and Ernie Arnold work towards publication deadline. 149 Kaleidoscope Is Chosen as Name The Literary Magazine was created for the purpose of giving Virginia High students who have something to say a place to express their feelings and ideas. These contributions ranged from poetry, short stories, and essays to photography and sketches. A staff of twenty-two Juniors and Seniors were selected from numerous applications and Business Editor, General Staff Editor, and Art and Photography Co-Editors were chosen. This first literary magazine was published in the spring of 1975. The staff was under the super- vision of Mrs. Booth and Miss Whitley. Above: The 1975 Kaleidoscope Staff. Right: Sponsors Mrs. Booth and Miss Whitley. 150 Left: The Kaleidoscope staff at a called meeting. Below: Jim Hall and Becca Young discuss upcom- ing plans for the magazine. Bottom: Becky Leo- nard, Faith Dillow, Liza Whittaker , Sponsor Miss Whitley, Editor Mary Perkins and Howard Quarles organize the magazine. 151 Choir Made Tour An objective of the Choral Department was to produce an award winning Concert Choir. The Choir represented Virginia High in many events, such as tours of the elementary schools at both Christmas and in the spring, at various churches in the city, and at All-Regional and All-State Chorus. The Choir was rewarded at the end of the year by a week long Spring Tour. To help pay for this trip the Choir sold candy, concert tickets and collected donations. The Girls’ Ensemble and Mens’ Quartet com- bined to form the Mixed Ensemble, which was featured in concerts. Also in the choral depart- ment were the Girls’. Glee Club, Boys’ Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus. Above: Front Row — Snodgrass, Smithey, Burgess, Morris, West, Tami Cooper, Tamia Cooper, Pender, Baker, Direc- tor Greene. Second Row: Easterling, Laws, King, Wolfe, Slagle, Historian M. Perkins, Wheeler, Blair, Jordan, Young, Librarian Bowie. Third Row: Accompanist Hagy, Griffin, Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer Anderson, President Bullock, Roberts, Tolbert, Dillow, Bonham, Beck, Faulk- ner, Librarian Malcolm, York. Fourth Row: Pelham Jack- son, Cutshaw, Coalson, Dunn, D. Perkins, Vice-President Rhea, Littleton, Bickley, Thomas, Davidson. Below: Mr. Greene with Mixed Chorus accompanist Pam Hurley. 152 153 P.E. Offers Variety of Activities Physical Education, Drivers Education, and Health are a b ig part of students lives at Vir- ginia High. A variety of Physical Activities such as Football, Basketball, Tennis and Golf are combined with Health which is taught in the classroom. Drivers Education and behind the wheel driving are also taught, and become the highlight of the Sophomore’s year. Each year the Department strives for the goal of making a healthy mind and a healthy body. Students are also required to take physical fitness tests twice a year. Right: The Juniors-Senior Girls’ class is involved in athletic activities. Below: Coach Lee supervises a student in Drivers Education. 154 ■if y Hi ' wlid iES THAT PROTI Anl J „f if lft r,(flN(j EV(- BROrt ®r LOWER EYELID TEAR DUCT Above Left: Gir s participate in a game of girls’ volleyball. Left: Angie Mays and Barbie Lee dis- play their health project. Above: Sophomore boys engage them- selves in a game of basketball. 155 Peacefulness Is Found in Study Hall Study Hall at Virginia High, offers students time to utilize their abilities wisely in study or to simply take a restful break from the busy confusion of the day. Some of the Seniors can spend the time working in the library, helping teachers, or running errands. To some, this is the favorite period of the day. Right: Kevin Corbet uses his time in preparing for a class. Below: Study Hall during a normal class day. 156 Students Offered Extra Opportunities A chance for all students to learn is given through Special Education. ' By means of special attention, records, and movies, stu- dents are offered extra opportunities to de- velop their abilities. The classes meet regular at regular time schedules but are give wide flexibility in order to study all subjects plus special em- phasis on the world we live in. Field trips, speakers and displays are part of the en- riched Special Education program. Left: Mrs. Ruth Thrash instructs Charles Burke. Above: Students listen to records as a part of their daily lesson. 157 Home Ec. Expands Bachelor Class The Home Economics enrollment was approxi- mately 110 students at Virginia High School, 35 of which were young men taking courses in Bachelor Living. In addition to Mrs. Helen Coleman, Mrs. Janie Hicks of the Junior High faculty was added to teach the extra class of young men. There were also 4 regular classes of consumer and home making education. Con- sumption of Goods and Services, Individual Development in the Family, Cultural Develop- ment in the Family, and Management in the Family were the four major areas covered. A special area in Career Development was in- cluded by most classes with the individual interests and abilities of class members ex- plored and plans made for the future. Above: Tyrone Foster, Bobby Arnold, Danny Canter, and Del McCartney participate in Bachelor Class activities. Right: Bachelor Class listens to lecture. 158 159 Right: Mrs. Creger helps Regina Jones and Lisa Jordan on their accounting Christmas projects. Middle: Miss Davis and work study student Melinda McClellan discuss day ' s work. Bottom: Jane Kessee and Patty Haynes receive help from Miss Mitchell. 160 On the Job Training The Business Education Department, housed in the vocational uing has a total enrollment of 579 students for the 1974-75 school year. It is staffed with 6 competent teachers. Courses offered in the department are: Typewriting, General Business, Record Keeping, Business Mathematics, Accounting, Clerk Typing I and II, and Stenography I and II. An active Future Business Leaders of America Club, composed of approximately 60 students, adds to the en- richment of the students knowledge and skills developed in classroom instruction and on the job training. Above Right: Susan Faulkner, Kathy West and Cathy Campbell are instructed by Mrs. Lewis on how to operate the duplicator. Above Left: Miss Ingram looks at Penny Wolfe’s typing while Hunter Odum and Marjorie Penning- ton work on classroom assignments. Left: Joan Gudger is assisted by Mr. Hooper, as Cindy Gibbons studies her copy. 161 Students Learn Hair Styling Cosmetology is offered to students in the upper three grades. After completing the three year course, one is eligible to take the State Board Examination of Registered Professional Hair- dressers. A field trip to the “Kollege of Knowledge” hair show in Kingsport provided additional know- ledge for the young hairdressers. Students often worked on Saturdays in cosmetology to earn money for the V.I.C.A. Club of which they were members. Bake sales in downtown Bristol on Country Music Day and during the Band Festi- val brought in additional funds. Above: Cosmetology students practice styling wigs. Right: Susan Mitchell washes Janie Slagle’s hair. 162 Prin ters Kep t Busy The newly opened Printing Department offered students a chance to obtain a vocational educa- tion. In addition to printing for various school activities, they also offered their services to fulfill the needs of community organizations. Left: Mr. Greene instructs Gary Ashley. Below: Katherine Washington , James Stout, and Carol Hendrick work on teachers desk calenders. 163 Welders Help With Float From the Vocational Wing, sounds of melting metal were heard from the welding classes. The course included the latest methods in welding. Around Christmas time, the welding classes aided in the making of the Christmas Float. Right: Mr. Worley instructs a student in the art of welding. Below: Welding students work dili- gently at a class project. 164 Careers Opened for Students Auto Mechanics is a course for high school students that of- fered a comprehensive, easy-to- understand, instruction of the automobile and of automo- bile mechanics. This pro- gram equipped students with the knowledge of the opera- tion, construction, and servic- ing of the automobile. Top; Tony Grant, Sam McCoy, Todd Witt, and John Crusenberry work to rebuild engines. Bottom; Allen Hughes and Ron Heath learn to use the new tire balancer. The Drafting Class Visits Bristol Steel The Drafting Department consisted of two classes, both of which were three-hour blocks. Some of this year’s activities included: a field trip through the engineering department of Bristol Steel, and a guest speaker from the ship yards in Newport News. Drafting is a graphic representation of some- one’s idea or proposed design for construction. Classes were designed to teach the basic skills necessary to become a draftsman. These classes were also very helpful for those interested in Engineering, Architecture and other related fields. Right: Rodger Crane makes a blueprint. Below: Mr. Melvin instructs Jerry and Jeff Hamilton 166 Masonry Classes Build Minature Walls The Masonary classes taught by Mr. Mims were designed to give students of the classes basic skills in this area of the Lucrative Con- struction Industry. The Vocational Department was striving in this area to meet the objectives, which were approved by the Virginia Legislature, to provide skilled training to all students. Above Left: Students work on bricklaying. Above Right: Classes construct a brick wall. Below: Students work on class project. 167 Carpentry Students Mass Produce Salt-Pepper Shakers Another phase of the new vocational training program was the Carpentry Class. It taught in- terested students a skill they could put into use after graduation from High School. They are prepared for careers by learning how to safely use power tools, and to correctly drive nails, also finishing, flooring and framing. Right: The Carpentry Class checks car designs. Below: Ted- dy Nelson studies chart production for salt and pepper shakers. 168 Electricity Class Hears Speakers The Basic Electricity Class is conducted as a three hour block program, totaling 540 hours per year, and 1080 hours during the whole pro- gram. The class began with 17 students, eleven first year and six second year. All new training devices were received prior to the beginning of school in the fall. Training equipment was on hand to facilitate basic elec- tricity, housewiring and Industrial electricity. Two of last year’s graduates returned to speak to the class, also one guest speaker from Lyon Electric Company. The class visited the Raytheon Company, and three other companys. Above: Students learn basic electricity by the use of text- books and class study. Below: Two students work with electrical equipment. 169 Right: Miss Wright instructs her D.E. Class. Below: Students listen to a class discussion. Bottom: Mr Bishop, Phil Jones and David Eaton collect toys during Christ- mas. 170 D.E. Serves the Community — School This year the Virginia High School D.E. Depart- ment had 108 students and two new coordina- tors. The students, as usual, were involved in many activities throughout the school year. The students in Distributive Education were in- volved with various projects for the Chamber of Commerce such as Country Music Day and the delivering of banners for the Band Festival. The students also did many projects for the com- munity and school. They had a tea for teachers and gave each teacher an apple during American Education Week. They had hot-chocolate and donuts for teachers and employers at Christmas, and also sponsor a needy family. All the students were involved, and strove to achieve the four points of the DECA Diamond: Civic Conciousness, Vocational Understanding, Leadership Development, and Social Intelligence. Above: Students pose on Vocational Wing Christmas Float. Left: David Dugger and Mike Taylor set up tree for D.E. classroom. 171 The various clubs at Virginia High are composed of different students with di- verse needs and concerns. An integral part of school life, clubs give the students a chance to pursue or enrich his particular interests. Like everyother phase of high school life, club activities reflect students’ expressions. The serious faces of drama students at the climatic moment in a play, the disgusted look of a club presi- dent trying to get the club to decide on a project and the laughing looks of stu- dents and teachers in a club-sponsored basketball game merge to give students a sense of belonging, of being an im- portant part of V.H.S. Above: The Men’s Quartet, Mike Dunn, David Griffin, Tom Thomas and Steve Jackson, sings “ Close to You”. Above Right: Jeff Patrick, Judy Hunsucker and Mitch Sherwood. Right: Champe Hyatt and Suzie Dingus. Far Right: Kathy Stark talks with Mrs. Baker. Clubs S. C.A. Incites Innovations The SCA led the other clubs in providing activi- ties for students as well as orientation of new students. The SCA provided refreshments for students during V-T week and sponsored a Hal- loween Dance for those too old to trick or treat. SCA officers not only helped new students find their way around their new school, during orien- tation, but aided many parents during the Mini School Day sponsored by the PTA. Officers attended a District Meeting at John Battle and the State Convention in Williams- burg, Virginia. Voting for new officers took place in March with an installation ceremony in May. 174 Top Left: Mrs. Lewis and Faith Dillow sell goodies to Mr. Hurley. Bottom Left: SCA officers are: Treasurer Faith Dil- low, Secretary Steve Moore, Sponsor John Brown, Vice President Bobby Arnold, Reporter William Wampler, Presi- dent Clark Thomas, and Sponsor Jean Lewis. Top Right: Members of the Student Faculty Steering Committee are: Lisa Snodgrass, Vicci Franklin, Patty Bullock, Cindy Gib- bons, Susi Counts, Clark Thomas, Pete Curico, Bobby Arnold. Second Row: Andy Mumpower, Jeff Hughes, Steve Moore, Steve Jackson, Mike Strickland, Faith Dillow. Third Row: Mrs. Lewis, Miss Huff, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Harenburg, Jeff Campbell, Mr. Brown. Back Row: Mr. White, Mr. Hur- ley, Mr. Outlaw. Left: SGA President Clark Thomas. 175 Right: SCA Homeroom Repre- sentative and Alternates. Bottom: Inter-Club Council members pictured left to right are: Front Row: Steve Jackson, Jeff Patrick, Vicci Franklin, Pete Curcio, Margaret Isley, Gary Pictrowski, Brian Tollie, William Wampler, Clark Thomas. Second Row: Jeff Campbell, Faith Dillow, Sponsor Mr. Brown, Louise Ateyeh, Karen James, Debbie Barker, Sharon Davis, Janet Cummins, Liza Whitaker, Michelle Lawson. Third Row: Ken Boggs, Mike Hunsucker, Sponsor Mrs. Lewis, Amy Little, Mary Perkins, Freda Barr, Lee Fhitchard, Mary Beth Barnhill, Sherrie Quillen. Back Row: Andy Mumpower, Steve Moore, Patty Bullock, Kevin Corbett, Bobby Abnold, Eddie Vanhoy, Gordon Balthis, Suzie Dingus. 176 Beta Sells License Tags The Beta Club is the only academic honor club at Virginia High. To be eligible, stu- dents must have shown extraordinary lead- ership and scholastic abilities as well as showing a good credibility achievement. The Beta Club Banquet, the highlight of the year, was held at the Country House Restaurant. Money was raised for the banquet by selling orange, black and white Virginia High School license plates. Serv- ing the school community, the Beta Club babysat during P.T.A. meetings. Several volunteers were chosen at each meeting. Top Left: Front Row: Patty Bullock. Second Row: Kathleen Beck, Mike Hunsucker , Laurel Malcolm. Third Row: Brenda Tolbert, Hilary Adams, David Charlton, Karen James. Fourth Row: Clark Thomas, Diane Carlson, Luanne Malcolm, Fifth Row: Anita Mays, Jim Duncan, Melanie Dugger, Last Row: Spon- sor Miss Whitley, Curtis Johnson, Doris Sims. Below: Beta Club members participate in induction cere- monies. 177 Coaches Honored With Party Serving the school and community, the Al- pha Club took a trip to the Janie Ham- mett Home and distributed candy at Hal- loween. Other activities included the foot- ball game against Tri-Hi-Y and afterwards a party was held in honor of Coach Brown and Coach McKinney. Second semester the Alpha Club split and some members joined the Civinettes, another service club. The Civinettes are jointly affiliated with the Junior Civitan and Senior Civ it an Clubs. Bottom: Front Row: Reporter Sandra Griffith, Sec- retary Laurel Malcolm, President Karen James, Sweetheart Ronnie Doss, Vice President Patty Bul- lock, Treasurer Taffie Greene. Second Row: Lisa Laws, Debbie McCrosky, Pam Gray, Luanne Malcolm, Sharon Davis, Teresa Leonard, Karen Shaffer, Patty Hicks, Tamia Cooper, Freda Barr, Dana Easterling. Back Row: Diane Carlson, Judy Cook, Tammy Minor, Suzie Dingus, Susi Counts, Becky Leonard, Patty Separ, Karen Mumpower, Mitzi James, Liz Dingus. Right: Tammy Minor mixes paint for V-T decora- tions as Karen Mumpower watches. 178 Front Row: Co-Sponsor Gene Gupton, Steve Jackson, Secretary Mitch Sherwood, Vice President Carl Hackley, Sweetheart Judy Cook, President Jeff Patrick, Danny Canter, Treasurer Bill Baxley, Sponsor Randy White. Second Row: David Baxley, Mike Kelly, Neil Knox, Tom Thomas, Tony Todt, David Canter, Charts Sherwood, Pete Curcio, Steve Fletcher. Third Row: John Sheffield, Copey Hicks, David Vicars, Bobby Arnold, William Wampler, Jimmy Ash, Mike Sallie, David Perkins, Darrell Jessee, Pat Henner. Back Row: Mark Fletcher, Jim Warren, David Charleton, Phil Johnson, Steve Moore, Eric Everett, Chester Mumpower. Club Sales Calendars The Key Club is the oldest and most active of the Virginia High service clubs. Membership is limited to thirty students, selected on their record of citizenship and service to their school. Key club funds are provided through the sale of the annual Key Club Sweetheart Calendar. Members are also encouraged to become in- volved in every phase of school and community life. In this way the Key Club hopes to build a future for themselves. Left: Jeff Patrick and Mitch Sherwood participate in orien- tation for Battle students. 179 Thespians Aid Drama Club The Thespian Society of Virginia High is an Honor society of the Drama Club. The members are involved in the same activities as Drama Club members. The Thespian Society was in charge of all technical work done in plays. One must have ten points, accumulated by act- ing, lighting, makeup, props, stage work, or direct- ing, to become eligible for Thespian member- ship. Once having acquired the ten points a stu- dent is awarded life membership. Above: Sponsor Mr. Roberge, Robin Cutshaw, Sponsor Mrs. Post, Tony Ketron, Mark Hall, Anita Bowie, Martha Bane, Kelly Dail, Mary Beth Branhill, Sharon Dunn, Mary Perkins, Susi Counts, Howard Quarles, Lee Pritchard. Kneeling; David Dugger, Vicci Franklin, Virginia Bonham. Right: President Lee Pritchard and Vice President Virginia Bonham. 180 Drama Club Helps Children The Virginia High School Drama Club is made up of students interested in drama, or forms of drama. The club performed “ Our Town” by Thorton Wilder on November 16 and 17. The one act play festival, Christmas play and a spring play, were also on the Drama Club ’s agenda. The Drama Club held a make-up session for elementary children to enhance their trick-or- treating fun. This fulfilled their purpose of aiding the community as well as the school. Front Row: Lee Pritchard, Liza Whitaker, Reporter Vicci Franklin, President Mary Beth Barnhill, Anita Bowie. Martha Bane, Virginia Bonham. Second Row: Sponsor Rene Roberge, Marcia Hedrick, Lisa Snodgrass, Sharon Dunn, Kelly Dale, Lisa Robinson, Treasurer Howard Quarles, Greg Sizemore, David Eldridge, Sponsor Marri- anne Post. Back Row: Secretary Mary Perkins, Joe Lau- man, Susi Counts, Robert Picklesimer, Gail Rose, Tony Ketron, Mark Hall, Madeline Lehutsky, Mark Fletcher, Scott Umberger, David Griffin, Kevin Crusenberry, David Dugger, Mike Strickland, Vice President Clark Thomas. Left: Students react dramatically to “death of Mike Strickland. 181 aw: t Top: Future Business Leaders of America: Front Row: President Margaret Isley, Cindy Gibbons, Vice President Glenda Anderson, Treasurer Anita Mays, Secre- tary Vicki Slagle, Brenda Tol- bert, Cathy West, Debbie Woods, Sue McDevitt. Second Row: Jane Pool, Nancy Fool, Sharon Dotson, Teresa Leonard, Janice McCroskey, Kathy Mc- Reynolds, Carmen Davenport, Debbie Moore, Sweetheart Copey Hicks, Lisa Snodgrass, Jill Griffith, Susan Faulkner, Dawn Jones, Sharon Walden, Sponsors Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Hooper. Third Row: Sponsors Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Creger, Debbie Wright, Kitty Campbell, Carol David- son, Shirley Davenport, Kitty Thomas, Sherry Wann, Virginia Singleton, Madeline Lehutsky, Debbie Ward, Judy Wilson, Debbie Gentry, Renee Moore. Fourth Row: Sponsor Mrs. In- gram, Lisa Barrett, Kelly Dun- lap, Karen Johnson, Pam Jack- son, Lon Williams, Champe Hyatt, Mitzi James, Melinda McClellan, Kathy Martin, Sy- rilda Hughes. Last Row: Sponsor Mrs. Mitchell, Carmen Daven- port, Penny Wampler, Penny Wolfe, Jan Morrison, Sandy Eller, Kathy Baker. Below: Junior Future Business Leaders of America: Front Row: Sharon Hushour, Regina Smith, Terry Booher, Joyce Haynes, Patty Hane, Donna Hardin, Helen Thomas, Cathy Cannon, Valerie Trivett, David Vicars. Second Row: Sponsors Miss In- gram and Mrs. Lewis, Sherry Turner, Denise Campbell, Penny Woods, Iva Taylor, Susan Good- ell, Pat Booher, Kathy Thomas, Wayne FYoulex, Mike Strick- land, Kim Barker, Sandra Hush- our, Donny Wright, Penny Wolfe, Brenda Norton, Dawn Phelps Mona Gibson, Mark Blanken- ship. Third Row: Tim Sturgill, Penny Wampler, Lisa Rose, Yolanda VanHoy, Kay Dishner, Sherry Worley, Betty Galliher, Glenda Norris. Fourth Row: Anthony Edwards, Valeri Can- sler, Robert Arnold, Jackie Almany, Ricky King, Jane Kee- see, Jimmy Flick, Randy Stamey. Fifth Row: Teresa Car- ter, Darmell Cato, LuRue Hunt, Vanessa Brown, Pam Hardin, Rex Rutherford, Larry Cross, Freddie Gill. Sixth Row: Champe Hyatt, Betsy Rankin, Jan Morri- son, JoAnne Burke, Robin West, Tim Worley, Jerry Jones, Ronnie Morris. Back Row: Michelle Wi- ley, Belinda Davis, Paula Law- son, Margaret Canter, Debbie Wright, Ricky Blair, Ron Thurs- ton, George Tipton, Steve Wrigh t. F.B.L.A. Attend Contests The FBLA’s first activity of the year was “Country Music Day.” Releasing their tensions and inhibitions many students stomped to the music provided by a live band, while dressed in hillbilly attire. Members enjoyed a Halloween Party with many members dressing in traditional attire. They added a serious note to their activities by giving the Senior Citizens at Bristol Nursing Home a party including caroling and gifts. After Christmas many members prepared to compete in the Radford Regional Business Contest. Ending their year of hard work and many social activities, the members elected officers for next years club and had a picnic at Waldo Miles Camp. Ecology Club Holds Paper Drive The Ecology Club, one of the most active in school and community projects, is a club which requires a concern and interest in the environ- ment. Throughout the school year, the club par- ticipated in the projects of the Virginia Lung Assocation. In the Spring, members helped with the Clean-Up Bristol project. During the Fall club members held a paper drive as a money-making project. The club also planted a tree in front of VHS in memory of Terri Chandler. Members were involved in V-T week and helped decorate the Science wing. Front Row: Sponsor Mrs. Harenberg, Liza Whitaker, Kathy Dixon, Kathy Lilly, Marsha Hedrick, Freda Barr, Andy King, Andy Mumpower, Vice President Karen Mumpower, Presi- dent Mary Beth Barnhill, Joel Campbell, Kathy Eller. Back Row: Dana Easterling, Sharon Davis, Luanne Malcolm, Ken Boggs, Tony Barr, Bo Hunsucker, Taffie Greene, Patti King, Linda Bordwine, Lee Pritchard, Greg Sizemore, Pam Gray, Scott Umburger, Liz Dingus. 183 Library Club Plans Boards In keeping with the philosophy, “ Libraries are for people”, the Library Club tried to make the library more useful for students and faculty. By working one night a month, the members got to know each other and to plan how they could assist the librarians. They planned bulletin boards, and designed a symbol which showed a change from the book oriented library to one of multi-media. Top: Club members decorate posters for V-T week. Bottom: Library Club members: Front Row: Reporter Jan Aired, Vice-President Kim Hobbs, President Amy Little, Secretary Kim LaRoque, Treasurer Barbie Lee. Back Row: David Par- sons, Chad Wilson, Robert Penley, Georgia Dawson, Kathy Robinette, Lisa Robinson, Cindy Riggs, Susan Taylor, Brian Bullock, Steve Writht, Jackie Almany, Sponsor Mr. Barrett. 184 FHA Makes Tray Favors Creative crafts was the program of work this year for the F.H.A. Club. The members made tray favors for the Bristol Nursing Home and the children’s ward at Bristol Memorial Hospital. Top: F.H.A. members fold towels. Left: Members of the club include: Donna Smith, Secretary Kathy Turner, Deb- bie Ward, Kathy Larrison, Sponsor Mrs. Coleman, Kathy Robinette, Presiden t Michelle Lawson, Patricia Jones, Vice President Gina Thayer, Sherry Wann, Treasurer Kathy Shep- herd. 185 VIC A Constructs Christmas Float Vocational Industrial Clubs of America has one of the largest memberships in the school as its members are derived from the vocational indus- trial education classes. Students competed for recognition in various leadership degrees in skill achievement. The highest honor a student can earn in high school is the American Vocational Industrial Degree which is an eagle worn above the VICA emblem. Money for the treasury was made from bake sales, operating concession stands, car washes, and selling Rex cleaner. First Row: Mr. Greene, VahHoy, Hagy, Ball, Slagle, Lee, Cole, Corbett, Mr. Mims. Second Row: Smith, Merrett, Bur- ton, Russ, Carrier, Ingram, Littrell, Scott, Morelock, Booher, Barker, Wright, Bickley. Third Row: Young, Brooks, King, Patrick, Vicars, Miller, Hedrick, Wilson, Blake, Mr. Owens. Fourth Row: Shipley, Campbell, Smith, Ashley, Slagle, Mes- ser, Campbell, Doss, Cato, Washington, Vest, Vest. Fifth Row: Tester, Smith, Atkings, Kearfott, Brewer, Davidson, Baker, Ciancione, Reis ler, Hughes, Lee, Brown, Banks. Sixth Row: Crane, Mullins, Flick, Martin, Page, Trail, Blevins, Wright, Buchanan. Seventh Row: Shaffer, McCoy, Robinson, Lowe, Hughes, Kennedy, Beard, Vaugh, Scales. Eighth Row: Griffin, Barb, Adams, Worley, Greer, Hughes, Coates, Campbell, Haworth. Right: Members decorate Christmas float. 186 Daily Bread Group Is Formed The “Daily Bread’’ group, organized for morning deuotionals, was the outstanding activity of the Student Life Bible Club. Members took turns in giving a devotional and leading group dis- cussion. Several guest speakers were also invited to the meetings. A fruit plate was presented to faculty members at Thanksgiving. On special occasions, religious tracts were available to students. During Christ- mas a filmstrip “Unto Us A Saviour’’ was shown and a contribution was made to the Christmas Basket Fund. The annual cookie sale provided money for the club’s projects. The club is open to all students who desire to meet for Christian fellowship. Miss Irene Brown is the Sponsor. Above: Front Row: President Gordon Balthis, Secretary Kath- leen Beck, Bive President Erica Light, Lynnette Barker, Susan Osborne, Sue McDevitt. Second Row: Kathy Cooper, Chad Wilson, Historian Ron Beck, Sponsor Miss I. Brown, Pam Smith, Susie Wolfe, Cathy Martin. Back Row: Joan David- son, Anita Mays, Glenda Anderson, Debbie Moore, Treasurer Carl Coalson, Billy Wilson, Andy McBroom, David Parsons, Sharon Mays, Copey Hicks, Renee Moore. Bottom Left: Apple Polishers, David Parsons and Erica Light, prepare apples for teachers’ fruit plates. Above Left: Bible Club members work on publicity. Front Row: Sponsor Mrs. Overbey, Jackson, Sanders, Haynes, Morelock, Bays, Mays, Akers, Wann, McCracken, Sponsor Mrs. Copenhaver. Second Row: Rose, Vermillion, Absher, Dawson, LaRoque, Barker, Johnson, M alcolm, Markwalker, Ward, Woodward, Godsey, Walden, Counts, Trollman. Third Row: Wampler, Jones, Adams, Hicks, Goodson, Dishner, Harmon, Lane, Lilley, Griffin, Thompson, Hawkins, White, Stewart, Wilson, Long, Clapp, Keen, Jones, Thayer, Gentry, Edwards, Penley, Humphrey, Hobbs, Rosenbalm. Club Utilizes Talent , Ideas The Art Club of VHS employs the interests and talents of its members into various school and community projects. Bulletin boards were covered and designed for various events and holi- days at school. Members repaired and took care of the Bearcat in the main hall to keep him in shape. Field trips to places of interest and museums highlighted the club calendar. At Christmas, all teachers received a Christmas card to hang on their doors. The club constructed birthday posters for people residing in the Rich- mond Manor Nursing Home. The Art Club added color and brightness to the halls and lives of the students and teachers of VHS. Art Club Officers: Front Row, Vaught, Smithy, Hyler, Second Row, Stone, Secretary Cobb, Bagnell, Third Row, Treasurer Shepherd, Vice President Hedrick, Fourth Row, President Whitaker. 188 DEC A Combines Work, School The VHS chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America, or DECA, allowed on-the-job- training, preparing students for the world of busi- ness. Members attended dinner meetings in con- juction with local businesses, and are involved with the Chamber of Commerce. DECA traveled to VPI on an invitation extended by the college, supported a homecoming candidate, worked on a Christmas float, and attended the state and dis- trict conventions. Front Row: Parlimentarian D. Dugger, Vice President K. Cummins, Vice President M. Dugger, President J. Cummins, Vice President N. Miller, Director of Projects B. Maxwell, Treasurer M. Taylor. Second Row: Grigsby, Parks, Lynch, Gallier, Schneider, Harkrader, Morrison, Sisk, Wil- liams, Weeks, Miller, Sutherland, Ferguson, Alexander, Hurley. Third Row: Holbert, James, Davenport, Miller, Holbrook, Davis, Lindamood, Eller, Brooks, Oliver, McCoy, Atwell. Fourth Row: Meade, Oveson, Smith, Barrett, Dunlap, Camp- bell, Helton, Tolley, Jackson, Stout, Childress, White, Mc- Crosky. Fifth Row: Owens, Booher, Richards, Sims, Dowell, Hillard, King, Leonard, Spahn, Cross, Eaton, Trent, White. Sixth Row: Kelly, Edwards, Sallie, Bames, Messick, Jackson, Whorton, Snodgrass, Heath, Gibson, Nelson. Last Row: Ma- thena, Wilson, White, Carter, Pender. 189 Latin Club Has State President Ranking among the top JCL chapters in Virginia, the Latin Club exceled. Club member Mike Edens, was elected as the State JCL President. Club members attended the State Convention in Roanoke. For the third time, the Latin Team made a clean sweep of the State in the Latin Tournament competition. Senior Latin Club members pictured above are: Front Row: Cara Everett, Cindy Boggs, Joan Woodward, Sharon Separ, Corresponding Secretary Barby Cobb, Recording Secretary Sandra Griffith, President Clark Thomas, Vice President Suzie Dingus, Laurel Malcom, Wayne Davis, Treasurer Mark Fletcher, Diane Carlson, Pete Curcio, Sponsor Mrs. Daniel. Second Row: Faith Dillow, Dawn Hancock, Mike Kelley, George Parks, Jeff Bryan, Karren Shaffer, Mike Edens, Tim Hagy, Jimmy Arnold, and Parliamentarian Chip Nunley. Bot- tom: State President Mike Edens. Top: Latin Club members cheered members of Klassroom Kwiz team to winnings of over $ 250 . 00 . 190 Jr. Latin Goes to Convention One of the most active clubs at Virginia High is the Junior Classical League. It aids the Senior club in many of its projects and annually spon- sors the Student-Faculty Volleyball Game. The club has had a rummage sale to help raise money for the scholarships which they support. Highlights of the year include the State Con- vention in November, the National Convention in August, and Latin Week in April. The pur- pose of the club is to promote the study of Latin, Roman Life, History, and Latin Literature. Latin members pictured below are: Front Row: Joan David- son, Bev Rose, Linda McDonna, Lisa Robinson, Tonda Ste- vens, Betty Dingus, Kathy Robinette. Second Row: Moder- ator Suzie Dingus, Susan Puckett, Martha Adkins, Amy Little, Mark Sproles, President Ken Boggs. Third Row: Brian Bullock, Kelly Newton, Tammy Honaker, Barbie Lee, Jan All- red, Pam Hicks. Fourth Row: Neil Schunke, Debbie McCros- key, Ann Stout, Tommy Leonard, Mark Outlaw, Vicky Homa- day. Back Row: Joe Webb, Lee Rosser, Pat Bower, Andy Finkle, Jimmy Moore, Scott Dingus, Darrin Kress, and Randy Warren. Left: Students load bus bound for State Latin Con- vention in Roanoke. 191 Bumper Stickers Sold by Club Knowledge about the French, language and coun- tries is the purpose of the French Club. This was heightened by French speaking guest speak- ers. To increase school spirit during V-T Week the club sold orange bumper stickers which dis- played the slogan “Go Bearcats”. Balloons were released at the V-T game and the club mem- bers wore spirit buttons. The year’s activities concluded with a banquet and the installation of new officers. Above: French Club members participate in called meeting. r j Bv v H - Wa m - M Front Row: Melissa Harter, Yolanda VanHoy, President Freda Barr, Vice President Mary Beth Barnhill, Tony Ketron, Tom Thomas, Dick Hawks, Sponsor Mrs. Hubbard, Dana Easterling, Karen Johnson. Second Row: Lovonda Bowdon, Tamia Cooper, Sharon Walden, Lisa Snodgrass, Lisa Laws, Susan Kerley, Greg Sizemore, Champe Hyatt, Mike Strickland, Mike Kelly. Third Row: Kim Carlson, Jennifer Wheeler, Susan Wolfe, Pam Smith, Donna Godfrey, Georgia Dawson, Kim LaRoque, Pam Gray, Scott Umberger, Jimmy Goodpasture. Fourth Row: Tracy Kress, Gina Bare, Doyllene Miller, Mona Fouch, Kelly Jones, Tam- my Burton, Anna Bonham, Kathy Beck, Tammi Cooper, Debbie Barker, Patti Hicks. Fifth Row: James Sword, Rena Stewart, Jerri Quillen, Lisa Jennings, Patti King, Taffie Greene, Lee Pritchard, Linda Bordwine, William Wampler. Sixth Row: Marc Cascio, Barry Robinson, Walt Kelly, Amelia Stone, Lisa McDonough, Lynn Bagnall, Sharon Dunn, Eveline Holbrook, Cathy Dixon, Mark Hurt. Steve Snead. 192 Spanish Club members hang handmade pinatas. Spanish Club Holds Annual Banquet The goal of the Spanish Club is to promote a better understanding of the Spanish speaking peoples, their language, and their customs. This was achieved by hearing guest speakers from Spanish-speaking countries, by seeing films, and most importantly, by sponsoring a Mexican child through the Christian Children’s Fund. In addition, the Spanish Club participated in school activities such as Homecoming Queen, decorating for V-T week, and Spring Festival king and queen contest. A highlight of the year was the first annual Spanish Club banquet. Front Row: Sharon Davis, Andy King, Tere Barrett, Sponsor Mrs. Williams. Second Row: Susan Rupe, Donna Smith, Mary Perkins, Kim Burnette, Kathy Kearfott, Maxine King, Kathy Eller, Joan Roberts, Shelly Walden, Laurel Ateyeh, Lynette Barker. Third Row: Debbie Ward, Karen Guffey, Kim Hobbs, Chesley Saul, Susan Taylor, Meredith O’Leary, Kathy Lilley, Kathy Parks, Sandy Sauls, Tammy Johnson, Faye Burton. Fourth Row: Robin Hagy, Gail Godsey, Teresa Gill, Dane Bryant, Kelly Dail, Mike Mays, Sandra Hushour, Sue McDwitt, Debbie McCoy. Back Row: Jerry O’Dell, Jerry Ciancione, Robin Harrison, Bill Tolley, Bob Hooper, Greg Cross, Tony Barr, Jackie O’Dell, Kevin France, Chad Wilson. 193 Club Visits Bays Mountain Above: Front Row: Greg Cross, Festus Johnson, Steve Fletcher, Tony Venable, Guy Hardin, Brian Bullock, Barbara Smithy, Lisa Snodgrass, Susan Keerly, Karen White. Second Row: Sponsor Mrs. Glover, Nathan Smith, Teresa Epperson, Tere Barrett, Debbie Blair, Tonya Moore, Vicki Moretz, Brian Tol- lie, Madeline Lehutsky, Gail Godsey, Patricia Nelson, Denise Blackburn. Back Row: Mark Smith, Charles Lowe, Susan Os- borne, Joan Roberts, Barry Carty, Sponsor, Mr. Carrico. Right: Barry Carty examines mice, as Barbara Smithy looks through the microscope. The Science Club is composed of students who have a credit in Biology and have a “ B ” average in Science related subjects. The members enjoyed field trips to Bays Moun- tain and the King College Observatory, parties and special speakers at their meetings. In memory of Terry Chandler, a former member, they plant- ed a birch tree in front of the school. Trip Taken to Gatlinburg The Virginia High History Club was composed of those students with an active interest in soc- ial studies. Through field trips and special presentations they hoped to stimulate this interest. They sponsored a dance and took a field trip to Gatlinburg in the Spring. Bottom: Front Row: Treasurer Karen Mumpower, Vice-Presi- dent Pam Gray , President Brian Tollie, Secretary Mary Beth Barnhill, Jackie York Sponsor Mrs. Feazell. Second Row: Liza Whitaker, Marsha Hedrick, Teresa Epperson, Lisa Snodgrass, Freda Barr. Back Row: Dawn Feathers, Tammy Minor, Debbie Blair, Liz Dingus, Susi Counts. Top: Mary Beth Barnhill and Debbie Blair make History. 195 Y- Teens Sell Football Jerseys The Y-Teens is a service club designed to meet the needs of all girls at the teen-age level. Since it was founded in 1920 as a branch of Y.W.C.A., (Young Women’s Christian Association), the “Y” has steadily increased in its importance to the community. Y-Teens is a group of girls seeking out a world of friendship to new people in the com- munity. As projects, the club sold candy and foot- ball jerseys. Front Row: Sponsor Miss Hite, President Meredith O’Leary, Vice-President Angie Booher, Barbie Lee, Secretary Mona Fouch, Treasurer Tammy Honaker, Kathy Roller. Back Row: Pam Absher, LaRue Hunt, Teresa Wann, Kathy Turner, Donna Smith, Terry Hughes, Faith Whicker, Robin Jones, Diana Bailey, Vicki Behling, Kim Hobbs. 196 Club Promotes Sportsmanship The Pep Club, consisting of sixty four members, met weekly with the cheerleaders to learn and practice new yells. The members also met in homes to paint signs for both football and bas- ketball games. All this work was an effort to pro- mote school spirit and sportsmanship while at school and at all Bearcat athletic events. The club entered contestants in the Spring Festi- val as well as the Homecoming Queen Contest, President Vicci Franklin placed in the top ten. The club decorated for V-T week and participated in the car parade. First Row: Martha Bane, Donna Smith, Dollyene Miller, Sha- ron Dunn, Vicci Franklin, Joe Lauman, Tom Thomas, Vir- ginia Bonham, Amy Little, Denise Blackburn, Sharon Hof- farth. Second Row: Lisa Snodgrass, Marie Lauman, Kathy Kearfott, Kim Carlson, Tracey Kress, Kim Burnette, Jan Al- lred, Kim LaRoque, Kim Hobbs, Cathy Cooper, Sharon Hus- hour. Third Row: Jim Ash, Kathy West, Andy Mumpower, LaVonda Bowdoin, Kim Barker, Luanne Malcolm, Taffie Green, Kathy Stark, Kelly Newton, Karen White, Susan Ker- ley, Laurel Ateyeh, Tere Barrett, Amelia Stone, Joan Roberts. Fourth Row: Mrs. Glover, Sponsor, Kathy Turner, Anita Bo- wie, Jackie York, Mary Beth Barnhill, Meredith O’Leary, Ka- ren Harkrader, Sandy Eller, Debbie Rowe, Dawn Hearl, Re- gina Smith, Glenn White, David Charlton, Andy King, Darrell Jessee, Tony Ketron, Debbie McCroskey, Champe Hyatt, Lisa McDonough, Greg Sizemore, Lynn Bagnall, Joan Woodward, Shelly Walden, Tammy Honaker, Sponsor, Mr. Morrell. Left: Joe Lauman, Jackie Wiley, and Sandra Hushower, dis- cuss plans for upcoming meeting. Club Members Sell Stationary Tri-Hi- Y is a girl’s service club affiliated with the YMCA. It strives to create, maintain, and extend the high standards of Christian character. The Tri- Hi- Y performs various service projects during the year; they chose a Santa Pal and a party was held at the YMCA where various gifts were wrap- ped for the group’s Santa Pals during the Christ- mas season. Other activities included the V-T balloon throw, a rummage sale, a bake sale, a sta- tionary sale and a Flag Football game. Members from the Tri-Hi- Y played members from the Alpha club. Tri-Hi-Y came out victorious in this game. They also decorated the math wing during V-T week. Members oj the club attended different churches once a month as a group. Top: Tri-Hi-Y members. First Row: Holbrook, Stout, Mor- rison, Vice-President Markwalter, Sweetheart Charlton, Presi- dent Barker, Sponsor Mrs. Gaskill, Kerley, Cooper. Second Row: Larrison, Barb, White, York, Treasurer Pritchard, Sec- retary Bordwine, King, Musgrove, Adkins, Chorsevic, Pullons, Hyatt. Third Row: Millhom, Cobb, Jennings, Quillen, Chap- lain Adams, I.C.C. Representative Grigsby, Bane. Above: Tri- Hi-Y members try to persuade Steve Ratliff and Phil John- son to buy stationery. 198 I Skit Presented During Pep Rally The Tri-Delta-Tri-Hi-Y is a subsidary of the national Y.M.C.A. The club tries to promote standards of Christian character in both the school and community. They decorated for V-T week and helped promote spirit by presenting a skit in the V-T pep rally. Front Row: Mary Beth Barnhill, Tracy Watford, Cathy West, Pete Curcio, Susie Smith, Sallie Smith, Sherrie Quillen, Sec- ond Row: Miss Stallard, Yolanda VanHoy, Debbie Blair, Lisa Snodgrass, Dawn Feathers, Lisa Barrett, Third Row: Kelly Dunlap, Karen Harkrader, Sharon Dunn, Sandra Ilushour, Vicki Lindamood, Becky Holbrook. 199 Jr. Civitans Are Salesmen During the course of the school year, the Jr. Civitan Club at V.H.S. participated in activities such as selling nuts, fruit cakes, and corsages. Other community projects included working the dime board and playing Santa Claus at the South- side Shopping Center during Christmas. Several members of the club attended the monthly Senior Civitan Luncheons at Statzer’s Cafeteria. Some attended the Regional Meeting which was held in the spring. Front Row: Rodney Rasnake, Mark Hall, Joe Lauman, Jeff Bryan, Dick Hawks, Del McCartney, Ed Wilson, Jeff Brooks, Mike Strickland. Second Row: Secretary Jimmy Duncan Chaplain Steve Rhea, Sergeant-at-Arms Jimmy Hall, Treas- urer Ernie Arnold, President Kevin Corbett, Sweetheart Kathy Stark, Vice-President Randy Hamilton, Allen McKenna, Lee Rosser, Sponsor Mr. McKinney. Top Right: Civitan member, Kevin Corbett, sells a V-T corsage to Dave Charlton. i 200 Mountain Traditions Practiced Sparked by the interest of a transfer student, a new club has been formed at Virginia High, the V.H.S. Cloggers. Each Wednesday morning the club, containing approximately twenty-four members, met to learn the basic and advanced footwork of smooth and traditional clogging and square dancing. It is a unique club because it is based upon the heritage of this area — the tradition of mountain dancing. Although organized mainly for the plea- sure and satisfaction of the members themselves, the Virginia High Cloggers became skilled enough to perform in the Spring Festival and other events in early spring. The V.H.S. Cloggers: Front Row: Vera Daggs, Donna Cato, Susan Puckett, Lisa Robinson, Doyllene Miller, Cindy Snapp, Carol Warren, Debbie Littrell, Debbie Moore, Sponsor Mrs. Gaskill. Second Row: Diane Gross, Beth Newman. Back Row: Becky Mann, Michael Cofflin, Robin Keesee, William Warren, Connie Rosenbalm, Karen Morrell, Kathy Robinette, Debbie Ward, Kevin France, Brenda Meade, Betty Galligher, Robert Stergill, Chad Wilson, Kathy Cooper, Darlene Richards, Randy Warren. 201 KOj ' m ml Many expressions are found on the faces of male and female athletes, coaches, fans, and students. The determined look of a football player seen during a pep rally, the spirited faces of the fans at bas- ketball games, the confidence shown in the faces of the baseball team, the dis- appointment found on the face of an ath- lete suffering a loss, the breathless ex- pression found on the flushed face of a member of the track team and the com- petitiveness seen in the eyes of a tennis player at match point combine to give the students of Virginia High the glow of pride that is seen whenever the “Bearcats” are mentioned. Above: The Cross Country team readies itself for an up- coming run against district foes. Above Right: Fans watch as Virginia High wrestles Tennessee High. Right: Laurel Mal- colm follows through on her forehand. Far Right: Virginia High’s defense stops Graham. 202 203 Sports Cheerleaders Boost Spirit The cheerleaders led the fans in chants and victory cries, rallying behind the team and sparking up their spirit. The Varsity squad, captained by Junior Taffie Greene did rou- tines with shakers at pep rallies and urged the Varsity athletes on with faith and pride. The Junior Varsity cheerleaders, led by Deb- bie McCroskey, cheered and backed the J.V. sportsmen. The squads worked diligently and were always there to spur the athletes on. They devoted long hours of practice to sharp, peppy motions and cheerful, spirited cries. The cheerleaders lifted the hopes and spirits in the hearts of Bearcat fans and athletes. Left: At a pep rally, J.V. cheerleader Kelly Newton glances anxiously at the team. Below: Denise Blackburn listens at- tentively to a speaker at a pep rally. Below Left: During the summer, cheerleaders take a break after practice. Far Left: Varsity cheerleaders are: Kathy Stark, Karen James, Jackie Wiley, Taffie Greene, captain Luanne Malcolm, Sandra Hus- hour, Judy Hunsucker, Bearcat mascot Virginia Bonham. Far Below Left: Judy Hunsucker looks into the stands at the sta- dium. 205 Tim Hoffarth Sets Record The track team competed in district and regional meets with area high schools. Coach Lusk and the team members worked out after school, put- ting in many long hours of practice. Tim Hoffarth set the school pole-vaulting record at 12 ' 3” and, along with Tom Henner, scored many points for V.H.S. Hoffarth and Henner, who ran the mile, were the only Senior members of the team. Al- though the Bearcat track team did not hold an outstanding record, they put forth much diligence and effort into their sport. ' J 206 SCOREBOARD 74 (6-3-1) VHS Opponent 28 Battle 77 27 East 108 20 Battle 116 16 Marion 119 0 Blacksburg 52 Big Six Tourney Central 102 Abingdon 55 Battle 54 East 54 VHS 19 THS 17 Top Left: Tom Thomas sprints to finish. Bottom Left: Track team members are: Front Row: Tony Todt, Tim Hoffarth, Tom Thomas, Paul Williams. Back Row: Brian Tolley, Tom Henner, Coach Lusk, Pete Curcio, Tim Griswold. Top Middle: Mickey Dunn challenges opponent. Top Right: Tom Henner paces other competitors. Bottom Right: Jeff Hughes runs the mile. 207 Scoreboard 74 (0-4-0) VHS 43 65 Tennessee VHS 53 55 Battle VHS 53 12 Holston VHS 33 41 Chilhowie VHS 11 A 69 Marion VHS 11 ‘A 42 A Patrick Henry Starting a new sport causes commotion, excitement and anxiety. One of the new sports at VHS was girl’s track. The girls competed against powerful district foes such as Battle and cross town rival Tennessee High, but were unsuccessful. Mrs. Baker, the coach was proud of their first year’s effort. Above: Mgr. Dunn, Mgr. Hushour, Greene, Coach Baker. Second Row: Carter, Pender, Brown, Brummett. Third Row: Godsey, Cobb, Walden, Dye, Shaffer. Back Row: Snodgrass, McCroskey, Barnhill. Left: Mary Beth Barnhill heaves shot put. 208 Experience Gained During First Year Left: Velda Pender crosses the finish line. Below Right: Taffie Greene tries to beat the clock on the low hurdles. Bottom: Taffie Greene shows good form in a meet against Virginia Junior High ’s Boys’ Track Team. 209 Second Year, Second Title Powered by Vic Barrett and Steve Moore, the Bearcat netters won the Southwest District title with an 8-0 record and olaced second in the Re- gionals, behind Radford. The tennis team has been in existence only two years, and both years they have won the title and second place. The Bearcats appear to be setting a winning record, which may have become a tradition. Below: Showing his backhand, Steve Moore returns the serve. Left: Concentrating on his serve, Mark Hurt starts a set. Middle Left: Rugged” Dave Charlton follows through on re- turn. Lower Left: Neil Knox shows good form on forehand. Far Left: The Bearcat netters are, First Row: Coach Gupton, Wampler, Fletcher, Manager Bonham, Lauman, Dingus, Sec- ond Row: Charlton, Knox, Barrett, Baxley, Moore, Weaver, Hurt. Scoreboard 74 (10-4-0) VHS Opponent 8 Abingdon 1 7 Patrick Henry 2 9 Marion 0 7 Lynn View 2 8 Abingdon 1 1 Tennessee 8 9 Lynn View 0 8 Patrick Henry 1 4 Dobyns-Bennett 5 8 Central 1 1 Tennessee 8 8 Cen tral 1 1 Dobyns-Bennett 8 9 Marion 0 211 Girls ' Tennis Team Organized The Spring of 1974 brought with it the organiza- tion of a girl’s tennis team. Mrs. Louise Bowdoin devoted many an afternoon to coaching the nine girls. Although the team went five and thirteen for the year, Barby Cobb and Shelly Knox, the only Senior on the team and the team’s captain, went to the Southwest District competition. They played hard and came home with the first and third place honors. The netters strength came from Shelly Knox, Barby Cobb, Teresa Gill and Laurel Malcolm. Right: Captain Michele Knox shows how she follows through on her backhand. Below: Members of the tennis team are, Front Row: Coach Bowdoin, Malcolm, Cooper, Johnson, Gill, Back Row: Easterling, Harter, Cobb, Captain Knox, Adams. 212 Above: No. 1 Doubles are Michele Knox and Barbie Cobb. Left: Anticipating a return, Dana Easterling stays alert. Scoreboard 74 VHS Opponent 3 Marion 4 1 Elizabeth ton 8 2 Patrick Henry 5 3 Patrick Henry 4 4 Marion 3 7 Abingdon 0 0 Tennessee High 9 7 Abingdon 0 1 Elizabethton 8 7 Clint wood 0 213 A Stroke Away Having lost only one Senior from last year’s team , the 1974 Golf Team came just strokes away from winning the Southwest District. They placed high in all tournaments in which they participated. They were led by Senior Rick Kelly who advanced to the State Tournament placing eighth, only nine strokes off the leader. Seniors Pete Lauzon, John Ed Williams, and Sophomores, Jimmy Warren, Bobby Arnold and George Parks rounded out the top six golfers. The coach was Ron McCready. Above: Members of the Bearcat golf team are: Mike Kelly, George Parks, Ricky Kelly, John Ed Williams, Jimmy War- ren. Right: Bob Arnold out of No. 5 trap. 214 Below: Rick Kelly follows through with concentration. Bottom: George Parks watches drive. Right: John Ed Williams sends one down the fairway. A-j $ ■ :? . ■ h � ■■■ % Scoreboard 74 VHS Opponent 187 Abingdon 209 350 Battle 447 345 Marion 324 181 East 191 181 Dobyns-Bennett 176 354 Saltville 364 170 Abingdon 180 170 Gate City 209 186 Saltville 174 176 Battle 192 176 Graham 191 183 Dobyns-Bennett 160 335 Tennessee 316 335 Marion 332 167 Central 183 328 Saltville 323 342 Saltville 344 331 Tennessee 304 215 UE I Ht bt.fiKL A I S BORDEN JAMESf 1 SHOW mm A [ i f ' Mu ' j A . K, V Sw v Bearcats Again Take SWD Title By using a sticky defense and a consistent offense, the Bearcat Baseball team regained the Southwest District title. The Bearcats were led by a pair of junior hurlers,Kim Cannon and Ronnie Doss, and the Senior leadership came from Lester Tolley and Danny Cullop. The Bearcats were the only team from VHS to win the City and Big 6 Cham- pionships. Above: Members of the Bearcat baseball team are, Front Row: Phillippi, Watford., Arnold, Mullins, Tolley, Cullop, Doss, Cannon. Second Row: Pelham, Cato, Jessee, Campbell, McCartney, Ash, Canter, Campbell. Third Row: Manager Beavers, Manager Bagnell, Coach Halstead, Lee, Hicks, Coach Icenhour, Manager Arnold. Right: Jim Ash practices his swing. 216 . $ Left: Ronnie Doss shows good delivery. Below: Danny Cullop strikes out a Rich Valley batter. Above: Catcher Ernie Arnold prepares to act. ■MrJ Above: The nucleus of the Bearcat hitting attack: Carlos Lee, Danny Cul- lop, Ernie Arnold, Lester Tolley, Ronnie Doss. Right: Ready for action, Kim Cannon warms up in the bullpen. 218 Below Left: Carlos Lee waits expectantly in the Batter ' s Circle. Below: A hit for Mark Mullins against Tennessee. SCOREBOARD 7 4 (20-5-0) VHS Opponent 5 East 3 5 Abingdon 6 3 Rich Valley 0 2 Patrick Henry 1 10 Marion 0 3 East 6 10 Hols ton 3 4 Gate City 2 4 Battle 2 5 Abingdon 1 8 University High 10 1 THS 2 11 Patrick Henry 7 3 Marion 0 10 Graham 0 1 Graham 0 9 Gate City 6 5 THS 1 5 Holston 3 12 Battle 3 3 Battle 2 6 Abingdon 3 9 Floyd County 2 2 Dublin 1 2 Glenvar 3 Toumey Games. Team Covers Rough Terrain Cross Country is one of the latest additions to the expanding Bearcat athletic program. The team was coached by Cliff Gibson, who was pleased with the teams performance in their first year. Although the team did not score well this season, Coach Gibson felt that the experience gained would be invaluable in the future. The team was made up of underclassmen, the strongest runner being Jeff Kiser, a junior. Right: Team leader, Jeff Kiser, paces himself. Middle Right: Sure footed Tim Hudson runs over tough terrain. Far Right: Jimmy Anders puts heat on competitiors. Below: Cross Coun- try team members: Front Row; Vickie Behling, Coach Gibson, Martha Adkins. Second Row: Mike Mays, Pat Henner, Bruce Gunning, Tim Griswold, Tim Hudson. Back Row: Jim Anders, Imanuel Morenings, Jeff Kiser, Chuck Peering, Jeff Russell. Bottom Right: Tim Griswold strides for the finish. 220 SCOREBOARD 74 Marion 22 John S. Battle 52 Abingdon 80 VHS 97 Gate City 59 Patrick Henry 88 Abingdon 64 John S. Battle 54 VHS 80 Tennessee 22 VHS 30 Marion 22 John S. Battle 52 Abingdon 80 VHS 97 221 Bearcats Play Close Contests The Bearcat football team played strong district rivals with a crew consisting mostly of Sophomores and Juniors, powered by the Senior spirit of Ronnie Doss, David Johnson, and Carl Hackley, along with newcomer Rufus Cooper. The deter- mined Bearcats staged a fourth quarter come back to beat Graham 14-13 at Bluefield Stadium. The “Burrcats” gained experience and defeated some District foes as the season progressed. The ’Cats played in one of the fiercest and closest V-T games in V.H.S. history, coming just inches from a tie and a possible victory. This game along with other home games were played in the new Bearcat Stadium at Randolph Field. Right: Bearcat line stacks up Graham at their line of scrimage Below: Cato scrambles for a first down. 222 Above: Banks strings out the option and turns it back inside. Left: Bearcat bench watches the action, awaiting their call to duty. Above Right: Specialty team pins G-Men deep in their own territory. 223 Below: Paul Littleton talks with Phil Johnson during a break in practice. SCOREBOARD ( 6 - 3 - 1 ) VHS OPPONENT 27 Gumdy 8 35 A bingdon 20 42 Patrick Henry 24 12 Gate City 62 7 John Battle 7 14 Graham 13 14 Richlands 12 34 Marion 2 8 Tazewell 40 8 Tennessee 14 Above: The 1974 Virginia High Bearcat Football team. 225 Right: Kenny Wilson runs for good yardage. Above Top: Bearcat defense converges on Gate City quarter- back. 226 ■iUi Freshmen SCOREBOARD 74 (3-3-0) VHS Opponent 6 Tennessee 30 48 Marion 0 14 Gate City 22 44 Abingdon 0 30 GateJOity 6 8 Tennessee 14 Young ’Cats Beat Gate City Devils Above: 1974 Freshman Football Team, Front Row: Venable, D. Hughes, Smith, Keesee, Wright, Canter, Hughes, Gilbert, Wilson. Second Row: S. Austin, Arnold, J. Austin, Rector, Kress, Johnson, Mumpower, Kegley, Cantrell. Back Row: Robinson, Runyon, Boggs, Freeman, Lane, Duncan, Worley, Bunn, Baker. Junior Varsity SCOREBOARD 74 (2-5-0) VHS Opponent 20 Gate City 8 42 St. Paul 0 14 Tennessee 22 0 John Sevier 8 6 Ketron 27 6 Tennessee 14 6 Gate City 8 Although the Freshmen and Jr. Varsity sports are often overshadowed by the Varsity, this year’s teams gained a little prominence of their own. The Freshmen played some tough games and came close even when they lost. The high point of the season was a 20-8 revenge shellacking of Gate City. The Jay Vees had some heartbreaking losses such as an 8-6 loss to Gate City and two very close games with Tennessee High. The climax of the Jay Vees’ season was a 30-6 shelling of Gate City. 227 SCOREBOARD 74 ( 6 - 4 - 0 ) VHS Opponent 23 Marion 33 35 Abingdon 24 32 Battle 25 34 Marion 46 26 Patrick Henry 32 28 Abingdon 27 59 Battle 41 48 Patrick Henry 35 32 Graham 37 52 Patrick Henry 39 228 Girls Place High in First Season Far Left: Terri Quarles shoots as Valerie Cansler watches. Left: Terri Quarles shoots from the foul line. Below Left: Cindy Riggs shoots a basket for Virginia High. Below: The 1974-75 Girls Basketball Team: Syrilda Hughes, Cindy Riggs, Valerie Cansler, Dana Easterling, Janet Brummett, Karen Gollehon, Cathy Campbell, Joan Gudger, Terri Quarles, Shonda Carter, Coach Hodges. The Girls ' Basketball team had a very respectable first season. The girls had a winning record and placed high in the Southwest District, defeating everyone except Marion. Janet Brum met, Jackie Wiley, Karen Gollehon, Cindy Riggs and Terri Quarles made up the starting five, Jackie Wiley being the only senior. The team was coached by Betsy Hodges. 229 Bearcats Have a Tough Season The ’74-75 Bearcat Basketball team was led during a rebuilding season by senior Carlos Lee. Gordon Balthis, Mike Dunn, Phil Yon, Steve Sneed and Carlos Lee were the five starters and Dunn supplied the rebounding strength. Carlos Lee led the team in scoring. Although this was a disappointing year for the team; players, coaches, and students learned a great deal. The team put forth an effort to have a respectable year, playing some close games. The ’Cats almost upset District Champions Gate City, gave Ten- nessee High a scare in the last game of the regular season and just missed beating powerful Tazewell in the District Tourna- ment. 230 Far Left: Carlos Lee hits from the comer. Left: Steve Sneed, re- ceives Mike Dunn’s tip. Below Left: Varsity Basketball team, Kneeling: Carlos Lee, Mike Dunn, Phil Yon, Gordon Balthis. Standing: Steve Sneed, Bill Pender, Mark Cunningham, James Kirkpatrick. Middle Be- low: Phil Yon grabs rebound. Below: Del McCartney gets his shot blocked by Marion. 231 Top Left: Carlos Lee scores two points against opponent Rich- lands. Top Right: Mike Dunn and Steve Sneed try to recover the ball. Right: Mike Dunn scrambles after loose basketball. 232 mm Top Left : Mike Dunn fights Battle ' s Steve Hurley for rebound. Top Right: Phil Yon recovers rebound for Virginia High. Above: Mike Dunn scores two points for VHS. SCOREBOARD 74-75 (8-14) VHS Opponent 57 Battle 52 52 Tazewell 80 49 Abingdon 39 54 Graham 65 39 Tennessee 65 47 Marion 61 71 Gate City 75 69 Grun dy 55 44 Battle 52 68 Patrick Henry 54 54 Abingdon 43 64 Rich lands 53 68 Graham 74 51 Battle 53 53 Marion 66 42 Grundy 46 56 Rich lands 51 50 Patrick Henry 69 51 Tennessee 69 70 Richlands 58 45 Tazewell 65 233 Young ’ Cats Have Winning Season With this being one of Virginia High ’s less impres- sive seasons, the Freshmen had a very good bas- ketball team. With only two losses and those by a combined total of five points, the Freshmen beat Tennessee’s Freshmen the second time around after a heartbreaking three point loss the first time. The Freshmen were led by the perfor- mances of Mark Edwards, Daryl Hughes, and Daryl Wilson. The Junior Varsity basketball team had another winning season this year. Sam Gudger and Ricky Hicks led the Junior Var- sity attack with sticky defense and productive scoring. Chip Nunley was a surprise asset on the boards and scoring. Tim Simpson and Lance Stewart adding great hustle rounded out the start- ing five. Junior Varsity SCOREBOARD 74-75 ( 10 - 8 - 0 ) VHS Opponent 67 Battle 38 60 Tazewell 53 42 Abingdon 29 60 Graham 51 26 THS 40 55 Marion 68 60 Gate City 66 66 Grundy 29 84 Patrick Henry 44 52 A bingdon 27 57 Richlands 60 89 Graham 61 39 Battle 35 41 Marion 50 29 Grundy 39 44 Richlands 46 40 Patrick Henry 34 33 THS 45 234 Left: Lance Stewart scores on a jump shot. Below: Kneeling: Kelly, Simpson, Debord. Standing: Gudger, Stewart, Hicks, Nunley, Harrison, O’Dell, Austin, Venable. Below Left: Ricky Hicks gets opening tip-off against Battle. Far Left: Sam Gudger out-jumps a Richlands opponent. Freshmen SCOREBOARD ( 6 - 2 - 0 ) VHS Gate City Opponent 52 Marion 31 72 Abingdon 52 78 Tennessee 38 41 Gate City 44 70 Marion 66 56 Tennessee 58 62 Abingdon 57 82 52 235 Records Broken in Fourth Year The VHS grapplers gained experience and broke some records in their fourth year. David Hughes broke his own record for quickest pin. Jeff Arnold broke the record of most pins previously held by David Hughes. Pete Curcio defeated the num- ber one seeded man in his class to become the first man from VHS to advance to the semi- finals of the regional tournament. Senior David Hughes placed third in the Mountain Invitational Wrestling Tournament, as did Bruce Gunning, Sophomore. Right: Coach Sizemore watches his team in action. 1 §jJ U HP li ft X i i HE Above: The Bearcat wrestlers, First Row: Smith, Sherwood, Gunning, Wright, D. Hughes. Second Row: Hill, Morenings, Curcio, Worley, Arnold, Blevins. Back Row: Manager Runyon, Gill, Cross, Cascio, M. Hughes, Keesee. 236 Above: Pete Curcio waits for a chance to break the hold. Left: Keeping his eye on his opponent, David Hughes gets ready for take-down. Below Left: Immanuel Morenings starts a Bearcat rally. SCOREBOARD 74 (3-9-0) VMS Opponent 15 Grundy 46 15 Tennessee 37 34 Patrick Henry 30 21 George Wythe 43 26 Tazewell 35 10 Marion 54 18 Tennessee 33 42 Graham 15 16 Battle 44 25 Patrick Henry 32 40 Richlands 21 12 Abingdon 48 237 Girls Win Two Championships The Girls’ Volleyball team won the Southwest District title in their first season. The team also won the first Virginia Intermont Invitationa Vol- leyball Tournament, which included eight high school teams. Only one Senior was on the team, Jackie Wiley. Miss Karen Corvin was coach. Above Right: Coach Corvin watches girls practice. Right: Mem- bers of the team, Front Row: Teresa Carter, Jackie Wiley, Syrilda Hughes, Cindy Riggs, Valerie Cansler. Sec- ond Row: Vera Daggs, Shonda Carter, Tracy Kress, Karen Golle- hon, Terry Quarles. Third Row: Jean Dye, Cathy Turner, Kim Hobbs, Coach Karen Corvin. 238 SCOREBOARD VHS Opponent 15 Abingdon 7 9 15 16 14 15 Holston 6 15 4 12 Patrick Henry 15 12 15 15 Battle 11 15 1 16 Graham 14 9 15 15 9 15 Richlands 12 10 15 15 9 12 Marion 15 15 8 15 17 8 Holston 15 15 8 15 11 15 Tazewell 12 Above Left: Jackie Wiley displays a serve. Left: Returning a serve, Karen Gollehon spikes the ball. 239 Business, the face of our community — our city-lights the night sky with neon and brightens the day with flashy bill- boards. Inviting window displays, catchy radio and television slogans and bright- ly colored magazine ads are used by businessmen to catch the attention of consumers of all ages. 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Julian ’s Restaurant 101 Kingsport Highway Bristol, Tenn. 764-2150 r J j The Home of the Roast Beef People WALLACE OLDSMOBILE 320 Volunteer Pky. Bristol, Tenn. 764-1145 243 AKARD CfuneHcut 3 cmje A FUNERAL HOME THAT IS A GARDEN SETTING One ol the South ' s Finest PRIVATE FAMILY ROOM -HAMMOND ORGAN and CHIMES PRIVATE CHAPEL SIX PRIVATE SLUMBER ROOMS PERSONAL SERVICE WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION COMPLETELY AIR CONDITIONED FOR YOUR COMFORT 764-5112 1912 W STATE ST. DAVID AKARD BRISTOL, TENN . VA DAVID AKARD. JR. ueMMR ay invitation NATIONAL SELECTED MORTICIANS 244 Parks @[ tik “ALUMINUM SIDING SPECIALISTS ” Tennessee Valley Aluminum 2323 VOLUNTEER PARKWAY PHONE 764-5342 BRISTOL, TENNESSEE Aluminum Siding Aluminum Awnings CarPorts Aluminum Shutters Patio Covers Trailer Skirting your happy shopping center $n0tol floral Companp Bristol, Tenn.-Va. Member Florist T elevra hhin Deli eery SAACKE TUCKER REALTORS Volunteer Parkway 968-3184 Bob Saacke 968-3362 Oick Tucker 968 2335 Harry Tarter 764-9063 APPALACHIAN ATHLETIC HOUSE Trayer ’s Volunteer Restaurant Volunteer Parkway Bristol, Tennessee Compliments of The Charwood Shop 1375 VOLUNTEER PARKWAY BRISTOL, TENNESSEE 37620 PHONE 764-7971 CAPITOL STOMtt WINDOWS M DOOMS The House of Courtesy, Quality and Service 709 Volunteer Parkway P. 0. Box 41 1 Bristol, Tennessee Dial 968-3136 _ w 1 Qurlei i l _ I J llomcsItMilllousrliit j Home of . . . Ethan Allen Furniture VOLUNTEER PARKWAY BRISTOL, TENN. LOUIS MORTON REAL ESTATE 601 Volunteer Pkwy. Phone 764-3976 245 BURROUGHS SHOES 626 State Street For the high school crowd Compliments of BALL BROTHERS Furniture Bristol — Kingsport — Johnson City Elizabethton — Erwin — Abingdon Compliments of Home Furniture Co. EAST TENN. APPLIANCE INC. SALES FRIGID AIRE SERVICE SERVING SOUTHWEST VA. EAST TENN. 837-839 STATE ST. BRISTOL, VA. PHONE 466-2838 he ashieri HRISlOl 1 1 S| SM I The Fashion Shop Compliments of FAUCETTE’S 604-606 STATE STREET BRISTOL, TENNESSEE PHONE 764-1333 PHONE 764-8732 Compliments Of SMART APPAREL SHOES ACCESSORIES Ryland D.B. Co. CHRISTY’S Jewelry BRISTOL’S NEWEST AND LARGEST FAMILY SHOE STORE. (Now two locations) 644 State Street and Southside Shopping Center Diamonds — Watches Silverware — Chinaware Pewter 531 State St. 466-2162 246 REYNOLDS ALUMINUM RALPH’S WASHMOBILE SERVICENTER Newton and Douglas Sts. 669-8331 5 Min. Automatic Car Wash Every Car Receives Velvet Glove Treatment flk ! § Rich FLAV-O-RICH, INC. P.O.BOX 560 WILKESBORO, N.C. 28697 Compliments of Virginia In ter mont College ESTABLISHED 1884 Bristol, Virginia 24201 AL ' S AMERICAN SER. CENTER £ AL HOLBROOK, Operator Dyna-Vision Tune-Up (AMERICAN) Expert Brake Service 1903 West State Street 703 - 669-3935 - Bristol, Va„ 24201 SOUTHERN STATES BRISTOL CO-OP, INC. 1313 Euclid Ave. Bristol, Virginia 24201 TT nStiJ ins ? colleae 247 BARKER BROS. Contractors Paving Grading Steel Erection Excavating Demolition Commercial Building Pipe work Land Developing Apt. Rentals Mobile Home Rentals Commercial Leasing Bristol Va. — Term. 248 DICKEY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 1009 WEST STATE STREET BRISTOL, VIRGINIA “Insurance for Every Purpose ” McCroskey’s Fruit Market Fruits, Groceries Ice Crushed and Block 500 Oakview Phone 669-1751 Compliments of BLEVINS TIRE AND RECAPPING CO. 1122 Oakview St. 669-6033 669-5334 466-2166 Compliments of Mason’s Dept. Store 4 color process printing design and layout service art work of all kinds brochures programs newspapers — industrial, school, etc. catalogues statements letterheads business cards business forms invitations, wedding, social engraved stationery service Cole office furniture service Bristol Plaza Bristol, Va. QUALITY PRINTERS, INC. 495 Old Airport Road — Bristol, Va. Suburban Shoe Center Quality Shoes At Discount Prices KLOPMAN MILLS Volunteer Plant “Fabrics you can lean on ’ A Division of Burlington Industries A Your Local Dealer For ACME DINGO DAN POST 669-5293 Interstate 81 Exit 4 Old Airport Road Bristol Virginia Peoples Life Insurance Company 300 Moore Street — Mosby Building BRISTOL - VIRGINIA 669-4851 LARRY J. MEADE -AGENT 669-7227 Life, Disability Income, Group and Pension Plans SUPPLV CO. EDMONDS BROS READY-MIXED c sper y univac Computer Systems Bristol, Tennessee White Store Bicycle Sporting Goods, Hardware and Appliance Headquarters 1503 Lee Highway THE HOUSE OF THE HOBBIT Fashions and Needs of the Times 635 State Street Bristol, VA. COMPLIMENTS: tri-cities industrial builders, inc. for Discount — Prices and Quality Food Shop Piggly Wiggly on Euclid Ave. DEVELOPERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS p.o. box 980 3285 lee highway bristol, Virginia 24201 (703)669-4621 Interstate Exxon Appalachian Exxon All automotive needs — Expert Car Care Skilled and Friendly Personnel Exit 4, 1-81 Exit 3, 1-81 Phone 669-8180 and 669-9741 Bristol, Virginia 24201 250 Devaults Inc. Athletic Equipment Sporting Goods 705 State Street Bristol, Va. Telephone 669-7521 SOUTHERN MOTORS INC. VOLKSWAGEN REMINE 4$ 0BBLE, INC. Smaite It yHeni Shaft PARAMOUNT BUILDING BRISTOL, VA. Virginia Garden Center 1845 Lee Highway For All exciting variety of trees shrubs Plus service with a smile House plants now added to our line! 1234 W. State St. BRISTOL, VA. — TENN. SANDMAN RESTAURANT FINE HOME-COOKED MEALS 2426 LEE HWY. BRISTOL. VA. 466-9829 ORDERS TO GO Bill and JoAnn Venable You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda ATLAS HONDA 2377 LEE HWY. BOX 1048 BRISTOL. VA. 24201 703 — 466-2193 JOHN HOLBROOK. PRES. LEON BAKER. V. PRES. BRISTOL RADIO SINCE 1929 1490 ON YOUR RADIO DIAL The Good Sound Compliments of “Dry Cleaning at its Finest 1448 Lee Highway Bristol, Virginia 251 The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after. — Newton D. Baker CONGRA TULA TIONS from Bristol Steel AND IRON WORKS INC. BRISTOL, VIRGINIA Richmond, Virginia Bessemer, Alabama DESIGNERS • FABRICATORS • ERECTORS OF STRUCTURAL STEEL 252 Woodward’s Little Chef Woodward’s Food Mkt. 669-9631 466-2341 40 EAST VALLEY DRIVE BRISTOL, VIRGINIA Little Chef Delicatessen GOODMAN JEWELERS 532 State Street Bristol, Tennessee 37620 First Federal 8A VIN03 AND LOAN ASSN. OP BRISTOL IIO PIEOMONT ST. O SOS 8. COMMERCE ST. HOME OPPICE BRANCH OPPICE Bristol “Marion VALLEY DRIVE DRUG 38 East Valley Drive 669-0101 Valleydale Packers Inc. Bacon Sausage Wieners 253 Marshall’s Lady Shoppe RANGE WHOLESALE MEAT CO. MEATS CUT TO ORDER 1133 McNEIL ST Bristol, Virginia Bobbie Brooks Playtex Toni Todd Russ Bradly Miss Elaine Bristol and Marion Plaza Coebum, Va. Range Wholesale meat © CO. ' EATS CUT TO ORDER PIPPIN FLORIST 202 Maple St. Dial 764-7922 Bristol, Tenn. FAMOUS FOR FINE FLOWERS Harold D. Kistner Building Contractor 725 Dakota Rd. Bristol, Va. Compliments of Strong-Robinette Bag Co., Inc. Bristol, Tennessee “A good place to work ” WHOLESALE MEATS SEAFOODS 764-2178 MIN OR’ S ■t i c cr BRlfTOL.VA., TIKK. 764-217J INSURANCE PROBLEMS? Call Red” Littleton Bristol 669-3343 POULTRY PORTION CONTROL 254 74-75 Keyettes Front Row: Patti King, Taffie Greene, Linda Bordwine, Sharon Separ, Freda Barr, Nancy Mus- grove, Laurel Malcolm, Hilary Adams. Second Row: Sharon Davis, Karen Mumpower, Mary Perkins, Becky Holbrook, Judy Cook, Sandra Griffith, Tracy Markwalter. Top Row: Secretary Karen James, Ser- geant-at-arms Luanne Malcolm, Sweetheart Carlos Lee, President Suzie Dingus, Vice-President Lee Pritchard, Luncheon Chairman Pat- ty Bullock. Greyhound Lines — East 827 Shelby St. Bristol, Tenn. Phone 764-6161 United Cities Gas Company 816 Shelby Street P. O. Drawer L Bristol, Tennessee 37620 TWIN CITY AUTO PARTS 920 Shelby Street Bristol, Tennessee King College Let us help you with your College Plans Graham Bible Book Store 504 State Street BRISTOL, TENNESSEE Phone 764-7241 255 Beecham-Massengill Serving Mankind Through the Meaical Profession O VERMTE TRA XSPOR TA TIO A ' ( OMPA.X) HOME Oh EKE P O BOX 1210. RICH MO I). IIRCHM I 2.0(0 The Record Shop 111 Commonwealth Ave. Bristol, Va. Also 11 Volunteer Plaza Bristol, Tenn. BROOKS VALLEY DRIVE Uni©n SERVICE CENTER The Station Service Courtesy Built Piedmont Market 48 Piedmont Street Bristol, Va. • A Suite 201, Holston Plaza 968-2143 ■ , Bristol, Tennessee 37620 INSURANCE Wm ASSOCIATES Complete Insurance Service Life, Group, Pension Plans Commercial Packages — Surety Bonds 256 Daniel Arts Antiques - Whitten Electric Supply, Inc. Piedmont Street — Drawer 888 Bristol, Virginia 24201 “ House of Lighting Fixtures” REUNING-MILLARD AGENCY, INC. 56 Piedmont Street TREK 13 BIKE SHOP 19 Moore St. • 10 speed bicycles • repair shop • bike accessories BACKPACKING SHOP 13 Moore St. • camping hiking equipment • tents sleeping bags • cold weather clothing • canoes kayaks 257 “Where Wise Shoppers Save’’ Bristol Virginia- Tennessee other stores in: COUNTRY I E 3 Ladies and Men Quality Clothing 2321 Bluff City Hwy . Bristol, Tennessee 968-3432 Elizabethton, Greeneville Johnson City, Kingsport ZACHARY AND JENNIFER, by John Denver ® Copyright 1973 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved FOLLOW ME, by John Denver ® Copyright 1969, 1971 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved Nettie Lee Shops INCORPORATED 507-509 STA TE STREET BRISTOL, VIRGINIA 24201 GOODBYE AGAIN, by John Denver ® Copyright 1972, 1973 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH, Lyric by John Denver ® Copyright 1972, 1973 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved POEMS, PRAYERS AND PROMISES, by John Denver ® Copyright 1971 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved ECLIPSE, by John Denver ® Copyright 1974 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved COMPLIMENTS OF Yellow Coach Lines RHYMES AND REASONS, by John Denver ® Copyright 1969, 1970, 1971 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved Phone 968-2101 SERV-ALL, INC. SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS, Lyric by John Denver ® Copyright 1971, 1974 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUITE ( Cold Nights In Canada), by John Denver ® Copyright 1973 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK, Lyric by John Denver ® Copyright 1971, 1974 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved THE MUSIC IS YOU, by John Denver ® Copyright 1974 Cherry Lane Music Co. Used by Permission — All Rights Reserved 928 West State Street INSTITUTIONAL WHOLESALE It’s real thing. Coke. Trade mark 0 DIXIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, INC. BRISTOL, VIRGINIA 258 WHEN THE MUSIC HAS STOPPED AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS HA VE MADE DECISIONS TO GO TO SCHOOLS AND FAR OFF PLACES TO FIND THEIR NICHE IN LIFE, YOU MAY BEGIN TO REALIZE THAT IT IS TIME FOR YOU TOO TO MAKE A DECISION. THE U.S. ARMY HAS MANY EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS AND TRAINING FOR OVER 300 GOOD JOBS. AS A CAREER, OR JUST AS THE MOST REWARDING EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE, JOIN THE PEOPLE WHO HA VE JOINED THE A RMY. NATIONAL FABRICS “ TRI-CITIES LARGEST SELECTION 1504 Euclid Ave. Bristol, Va. Gene’s Market “MR. BEARCAT’ 1673 Island Road Bristol, Virginia Houston Steel Structures, inc (Susiom 0 1 lade ofleel ffduilJi ings BULLOCK’S DRUG STORE 259 The time is upon us, today is forever, tomorrow is just one nf vpsterdav’s dreams •V I For Reference Not to be taken from this room