Worthy High School - Choo Choo Yearbook (Saltville, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1970 volume:

I Table of Contents 2 irouqfi ,50 4 T 6 kites. Dedication You kin boast about yer cities, and their stiddy growth and size. And brag about yer County-seats, and business enterprise. And railroads, and factories, and all sich foolery — But the little Town O’ Taleholt (Saltville) is big enough fer me.” JWR There would be no need for a yearbook had not each and every member of our com¬ munity supported R.B. Worthy High School. Without their concern, our school would not be in existence today. The 1969-70 edition of the Choo Choo” is dedicated to you, the Little Town O’ Salt¬ ville,” as we attempt to voice our appreciation. 4 5 Administration Mr. Robert G. McCoy The epithet “Really Be Worthy,” for which the initials R.B.W. could possibly stand, is one of Mr. McCoy’s favorite lines. His definition of “worthy” is being of good moral character, being deserving, and being thankful. As an educator he ' tries to express the importance of having pride in one’s school. Mr. McCoy is young enough to understand what high school students need, and mature enough to responsibly direct each student’s education. Upper right: R. G. McCoy, R. B. Worthy principal. Concern and understanding where only guidance is expected. Middle right: Reprooi on his lips, but a smile in his eyes. Lower right: Mrs. Elaine Mullins, R. B. Worthy secretary. Above and beyond the call of duty. 6 SC A This year R. B. Worthy students joined young people everywhere in a cry for responsibility. The Student Cooperative Association an¬ swered this cry by directing emphasis away from the punitive and toward the construc¬ tive. With the able leadership of the offi¬ cers and the cooperation of the represent¬ atives, a more responsible, more adult re¬ lationship was developed between the stu¬ dents and the faculty. This foremost project of the S. C. A. was controlling and grading all club projects. Other projects included the sponsoring of the Homecoming dance, holding assemblies, and the presentation of the Outstanding Club Award. Upper right: OFFICERS - Debbie Smith, Treasurer; Jerry Roberts, President; David Barrett, Vice-President; Charles Mitchell, Reporter. Center: Grayson Ward, Jane Little, Joe Maiden, Jimmy Burgess, Debbie Asbury, Dan McMahan, George Rolen, James Alli¬ son, Clay Marshall. Bottom: Linda Hayden, Mark Asbury, Sharon Nor- dyke, Eddie Arnold, Jef¬ frey Allison, Theresa Kel¬ ley, Pat Sword, Charles Mitchell, Jane Little. 7 8 9 10 Classes at Worthy 12 13 Worthy 14 tomi Annual Staff Change was the in word for the 1970 Choo Choo” Staff as members strove to do their own thing in a new way. New layouts, new copy, and new type were employed, the result being the most original, imaginative yearbook ever. Work on the Choo Choo began last spring with the organization of a staff that was ready to work. Advertisements were sold during the summer months to business men and women in Saltville and surrounding areas. Under the di¬ rection of a capable editor, each member met his deadline, whether he was working on copy, photography, or sales. Upper left: OFFICERS - lohnny Norris, Janet Wertz, Earnest Greer, Charles Slate, Jane Wil¬ lis, Jane Little, Kay Delp, and Pearline Hayden. Upper right: MEMBERS - Eddie Arnold, Jennifer Snow, Joy Cahill, Jackie Roberts, Rusty Cahill, Mark Asbury, Clay Marshall, and Lynn Cahill. Middle: MEMBERS - Mike Heldreth, Karen Sur- ber, Charles Mitchell, Betty Crawley, Debbie Smith, Jo Lynn Rector, Grayson Ward, and Tony Delp. Lower left: SPONSOR, Mr. Farris and EDITOR, Rosemary Collins. 15 Saltshaker Staff This year the Saltshaker Staff salted the news and shook up the un-news to produce R. B. Worthy ' s most successful newspaper ever. With an unparalleled in sight into the activities, achievements, interests, and oddities of Worthy’s stu¬ dent body, the staff illustrated student life through the eyes of an understanding Dear Gabby and an imaginative gossip rack. Perhaps the greatest accomplish¬ ment was the ability of the reporters to be where it was and then accurately record what it was. Putting out a successful paper is hard work, and this year’s Saltshaker Staff deserves credit for their extra effort. Top right: OFFICERS - Editor, Carol Cumbo; Assistant Editor, Pearline Hay¬ den; Advertising Mgr., Kay Delp; Sports Editor, Dean Short; Band News, Terri Mitchell; and the Sponsor, Mrs. Fawley Middle: TYPISTS - Elizabeth Allison, Sherry Cowan, Lynn Hogston, Jane Hen- egar, Judy Sword, and Diane Gilbert. Lower right: NEW MEMBERS - Jean Hicks, David McCready, Carlton Chap man, Kathleen Taylor, Jo Lynn Rector, Ronna Olinger, Ann Griffitts, and Ann Snow. The new sponsor, Mrs. Ogle. FACULTY Faculty MR. EDDIE JONAS, B. A. Civics, World Geography and Economics MISS HELEN CALLIHAN, B. S. English, World History and Government MR. DONALD SMITH, B. S. Geography and History MR CRAIG BARBROW, B. E. History MR DONALD MORGAN, B. A. English MRS. JANICE B. CONNETT, B. Ed. English and Guidance MRS. PATRICIA MAIDEN, B. S. , M. S. English and Guidance MISS HELEN FRYE, B. A. , M. Ed. English and Spanish MR SIDNEY PARKER, B. S. Mathematics MRS. MABEL CLEAR, B. A. Algebra I, II, Math MR JOHN W. DAVIDSON, B. S. Math 18 MR. RAYMOND FARRIS, B. S. Fine Arts MR. ROSCOE HUBBLE, B. S. Industrial Arts and V. I. E. MR. TED MAIDEN, B. S. Industrial Arts MISS HELEN FRYE, B. A. , M. Ed, English and Spanish MISS MABEL DeVAULT, B. A. Guidance and Latin MRS. PAIGE ARNOLD, B. A. Physical Education MR. FRANK LEWIS, B. Ed. Physical Education MRS. ANN CATRON, A. B. , M. Ed, Special Chemistry and Physics MRS. SHIRLEY OGLE, B. S. English and Biology MRS. ANNE DUNCAN, B. S. Science MR. DALLAS BROWN, A. B. Biology 19 MISS FRANCES G. PORTERFIELD, B. S. , M. S. Ed. Librarian MISS WANDA CLEAR, B. E. English, Social Studies and Science MRS. VIRGINIA POLSTRA, B. S. Math, Science MRS. BENITA SMITH, B. S. Typing, Clerk Typing MRS. BETTY FAWLEY, B. S. Shorthand, Typing, General Bus. MRS. DELORES PARKS, B. S. Home Economics MRS. LOIS RECTOR, B. S. English, Home Economics MR. ROBERT COCHRAN, B. S. Distributive Education 20 SENIORS James Reginald Allison Charles William Borders Billy Dean Branson Thomas Allison Eddie Dean Boardwine Lynda Jo Brewer Sharon Lynn Arnold Jerry Mitchell Boardwine Michael David Call Worthy Seniors 22 Mary Elizabeth Cardwell Rosemary Collins Thomas Wayne Crabtree Mary Ann Carter Catherine Ann Connett Carol Jean Cumbo Roger Phillip Collins Sherry Ilene Cowan Teddy Joe DeBord 796 9-70 23 Tony Mitchell Delp Karen Dale Duff David Anthony Fields Eddie Wayne Dempsey Charles Edward Elliot, Jr, James Worley Frye, Jr. Steve Frank Dow Janice Delores Everhart Rodney Allen Frye Plan 24 John Galliher Carol Anne Goodman Stanley Lee Harrison, Jr. Freda Ann Gates Earnest William Greer Linda Charlene Hayden Phyllis Diane Gilbert Carl Gregg Harris Susan Elizabeth Hayden Prepare 25 Raymond Richard Hayton Larry Morgan Hayzlett Ruth Marie Henderson Shelby Jean Hicks Ted Allen Hunt John Fletcher Johnson, Jr. Marvin Johnson, Jr. Mildred Marie Johnson Gary Leon Kelly Anticipate 26 John Wayne Kestner William Eugene Martin Larry David Moore Dora Jane Little Rose Mary Minton Janice Marie Nordyke the Future Joseph Warren Maiden Charles Allen Mitchell Connie Darlene Norris w! VlM- Linda Gail Null Albert Nixon Perry Peggy Ann Ratcliff Arthur Marshall Olinger Roger Lee Puckett Janet Sue Rhea Karen Marie Olinger James Douglas Ratcliff John Henry Rickman, Jr. We Remember 28 Oaksey Wilson Rickman, Jr. Thomas William Ropp Charles Granville Slate Terecia Lynn Roark Carol Louise Sanders Deborah Charlene Smith Jerry Lynn Roberts Martha Anne Sills Diana Jeraldine Smith Our Smiles 29 John Smith Vickie Lynn Smith Delores Ann Stewart Judy Lane Sword William Patton Sword Kathleen Sophia Taylor Hazel Ann Tolbert Millard Clifton Tolbert Lewis Sanders Tuggle and Tears at Worthy 30 Elizabeth Jane Willis William Howard Woodward III Margaret Grayson Ward Lois Ann Woodward I Senior Class SENIOR SPONSORS: Miss Helen Frye, Miss Helen Callihan, and Mrs. Mabel Clear SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Tommy Crabtree - President Pat Sword - Vice President Debbie Smith - Secretary Charles Borders - Treasurer Carol Cumbo - Reporter Seniors working on their float which took 2nd place in the Homecoming parade. 32 JAMES REGINALD ALLISON: Track 1, 3, 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5, Vice President 5; Key Club 4, 5; SCA 5. THOMAS LEE ALLISON: Pep Club 5; Baseball 3,5. SHARON LYNN ARNOLD: Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, Historian 2; Sr. Tri-Hi- Y 4,5,6; FHA 5,6; Library Club 5, 6; Pep Club 4, 5, 6; Basketball 4, 5. EDDIE DEAN BOARDWINE: SAC Club, Vice lYesident 5. JERRY MITCHELL BOARDWINE: Baseball 3,4,5; Football 4; Track 4; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y Sweet¬ heart 3. CHARLES WILLIAM BORDERS: Jr. Play 5; DE Club 6, Treasur¬ er 6; Wrestling 3; Art Club 3, 4,5,6, Vice President 5; Treas. Sr. Class 6; Football 2. BILLY DEAN BRANSON: Pep Club 2,3; Hi-Y 3; SAC Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5, Secretary 5; Golf 2; Football Manager 4; Basketball Manager 3,4; Track Manager 4; Baseball Manager 4; Class Treasurer L LYNDA JO BREWER: FBLA 5. ROSCOE DAVID CALL: Pep Club 4,5; SAC Club 4,5. MARY ELIZABETH CARDWELL: FBLA 4,5; Pep Club 4,5. MARY ANN CARTER: Pep Club 3,4; FBLA 4,5. ROGER PHILLIP COLLINS: Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; SAC Club 1,2, 3,4,5; Baseball 3,4,5; Basket¬ ball 3. Senior Directory ROSEMARY COLLINS: Jr. Tri- Hi-Y 2; Library Club 2,3; Cho¬ rus 1; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 3; Spanish Club 3,4,5, Treasurer 3; FHA 4; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, 5, Copy Editor 4, Editor 5; SIPA Con¬ vention 4. CATHERINE ANN CONNETT: Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, Chaplain 3; Science Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5,6, Sec. 4, Pres. 5; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4,5, Reporter 5; Sr. Tri-Hi- Y 4,5,6, Vice-PresidentS, President 6; Beta Club 5,6; Band 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Vice-Presi¬ dent 5, President 6; SCA 1,5, Reporter 5; Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Captain 6; Pep Club 3,4,5, 6; Library Club 3,4; Class Sec¬ retary 2; HONORS: Science Fair 3,5; County, Regional 5; Forensics 4,5; Academic Achievement Award 1, 2,3,4, 5; MGA 5. SHERRY ILENE COWAN: Beta Club 4,5; FBLA 4,5; Shorthand I Award 4; Saltshaker Staff 5. THOMAS WAYNE CRABTREE: Beta Club 5,6; Key Club 5,6; Football 3,4, 5, 6; Wrestling 3, 4,5; Track 3, 4; SCA 5; Home¬ room Pres. 6. CAROL JEAN CUMBO: Jr. Tri- Hi-Y 1,2,3, Sec. 3; Sr. Tri- Hi-Y 4,5; Science Club 2; Li¬ brary Club 3; Pep Club 4,5; Band 4, 5, 6; Assist. Librarian 4, Sec. 5; FBLA 5,6; Radford Regional Vice-Pres. 6; Salt- shaker Staff 4,5,6, Ad Man¬ ager 5, Editor 6; Class Reporter 6; Junior Play 5; SIPA Conven¬ tion 4; Miss Saltville 4; Home¬ coming Queen 6; Typing II Award 5. RICKY WAYNE DAVIDSON: Football 3. TEDDY JOE DEBORD: Band; Hi-Y; Spanish Club; Library Club; Jr. Varsity Football; 8th Grade Football; Pep Club; Wres- tling. TONY MITCHELL DELP: Art Club 3,4,5; Annual Staff 5. EDDIE WAYNE DEMPSEY: JV Basketball 3; Varsity Basketball 4, 5; Baseball 3, 4,5; Track 2, 3,4,5. STEVE FRANK DOW: Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4, 5, 6; Wrestling 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; Basketball 1; DE, Vice-IYes. 6. CHARLES EDWARD ELLIOTT, JR. : American Field Service 3; Science Club 1,2,3; Wres¬ tling 1,2; Ski Club 3. KAREN DALE DUFF: FBLA 4, 5; Beta Club 4, 5. JANICE DELORES EVERHART: FHA 1,2,3, 4,5, Reporter 2,5; Library Club 3,4; SCA 1,4; FBLA 5; Latin Club 4,5; Pep Club 3,4; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, 5; Jr. Play 4. DAVID ANTHONY FIELDS: Hi-Y 5,6; Latin Club 5, 6. JAMES WORLEY FRYE, JR. : SCA 1,2,3,4,5,6; Hi-Y 2,3, Vice-President 5, President 6; Latin Club 3, 4,5, 6; Key Club 33 4, Vice-President 5, 6; Foot¬ ball 2, 3; Basketball 1,2; Pep Club 4,5,6; Jr. Play 5. RODNEY ALLEN FRYE: DE 4, 5. JOHN MONROE GALLIHER: SAC Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5. FREDA ANN GATES: Library Club 2,3; Pep Club 3,4; FBLA 5,6. PHYLLIS DIANE GILBERT: FHA 1,2, 3, 4,5, Chaplain 2,5; FBLA 4,5; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4,5; Pep Club 3,4; Cheerleader 5; Jr. Play 4; Homecoming At¬ tendant 2. CAROL ANNE GOODMAN: FHA 1,2, 3, 4,5, President 5; Library Club 4; Pep Club 3,4, 5; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FBLA 4, 5, Chaplain 5; Saltshaker Staff 5; Junior Play; Girl ' s Basketball. EARNEST WILLIAM GREER: Art Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Vice-Presi¬ dent 4, President 5; Annual Staff Artist 3,4, 5. STANLEY LEE HARRISON, JR. : Spanish Club 1; Art Club 2; Key Club 3; 2nd Place Pho¬ tography Award in Arts Festi¬ val. CARL GREG HARRIS: SCA 2; Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Science Club 2,3,4,5,6; Hi- Y 3,4,5; Pep Club 3,4,5, 6; Key Club 4,5,6; Spanish Club 4,5; Track 4,5; SAC Club. LINDA CHARLENE HAYDEN: Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 4, 5,6, Sec. 6, Treas. 5; Pep Club 3,4; Cheer¬ leader 3, 4; FBLA 4,5,6, Vice President 6; SCA 6; Junior Play 5. SUSAN ELIZABETH HAYDEN: Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 5; FBLA 5,6; FHA 5,6; Pep Club 5,6. RAYMOND RICHARD HAYTON: Art Club 3,4,5; DE Club 5; An¬ nual Staff 3,5. LARRY MORGAN HAYZLETT: Library Club 4,5,6; Pep Club 3, 4,5; SCA 4. RUTH MARIE HENDERSON: FBL 4.5, Historian 5; Pep Club 3,4, 5. SHELBY JEAN HICKS: Salt Shaker Staff; FBLA. TED ALLEN HUNT: JOHN FLETCHER JOHNSON, JR. : Hi-Y 5,6; Library Club 5,6; Pep Club 5,6; Sac Club 6; Wres¬ tling 6. MARVIN JOHNSON, JR. : Foot¬ ball 2,3; DE Club 4,5; Key Club 3,4,5; Secretary 4; Reporter 5. MILDRED MARIE JOHNSON: Pep Club 2,3; FBLA 4,5; Saltshaker Staff 4; FHA 4,5; SCA 4. GARY LEON KELLY: Spanish Club 5,6. JOHN WAYNE KESTNER: DE Club; SAC Club. DORA JANE LITTLE: Band 2,3, 4,5,6; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 4,5,6, Reporter 5; SCA Representative 6; FHA 3,4; FBLA 5,6, Treasurer 6; Jr. Play 5; Key Club Sweetheart 6; SCA 5.6, Secretary-Treasurer 5; Girl ' s Basketball Manager 3; Annual Staff 4, 5, 6, Secretary- Treasurer 5, 6; Pep Club 4, 5, 6; SIPA Convention 4. JOSEPH WARREN MAIDEN: Hi- Y 2,3,4, 5, Treasurer 3; Pep Club 4,5,6, Vice-President 6; Football 1,2,3,4, 5,6; Track 4 5,6; Golf 3, 4, 5, 6. WILLIAM EUGENE MARTIN: DE Club 5. ROSEMARY MINTON: Pep Club 5, 6; FHA 5, 6; Cheerleader 3, 6; Jr. Varsity 3; Varsity 6; FBLA 6; Basketball 2, 3,4,5. CHARLES ALLEN MITCHELL: Key Club 5; SCA 4,5, Reporter 5; Beta Club 4,5, President 5; Football 4,5; Track 3,4; Annual Staff 5, Jr. Play 4. LARRY DAVID MOORE: DE Club 5. CONNIE DARLENE NORRIS: FBLA 5,6; Pep Club. LINDA GAIL NULL: Pep Club 5,6; FHA 5; FBLA 5,6. WILLIAM HOWARD WOODWARD, III: Pep Club 3.4.5.6, Reporter5, Sergeant at Arms 6; Hi-Y 4; Library Club 4.5.6, Football 1,2,3,4,5,6, Co-Captain. LOIS ANN WOODWARD: FBLA 6 . JANICE MARIE NORDYKE: Glee Club 2,3; Girl ' s Ensemble 3; French Club 2,3, Secretary 3; Student Council 3; FHA 2,3; Honors: Gold L , DAR Award; NEPT Finalist; Choraliers 4; Senior Choir 5; French Club 4, 5, Chaplain 5; Drama Club 4,5; Pep Club 4, 5; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 4,5, 6; Pep Club 6; Homecoming Maid of Honor 6. ARTHUR MARSHALL OLINGER: Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; SAC Club 34 1, 2,3,4; Football 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Library Club 2,3,4; Hi- Y 3; Wrestling 3; Class Treasur¬ er 4. KAREN MARIE OLINGER; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 5; FBLA 4,5; Cheerleader 2, Cap¬ tain 3,4,5; Pep Club 3,4,5. ALBERT NIXON PERRY; Hi-Y 5; Library 5; Pep Club 3, 4, 5; Football 3,5; Track 5. ROGER LEE PUCKETT: SAC Club. PEGGY ANN RATCLIFF: Girl ' s Basketball 1; Art Club 1,2; Chorus 1; Pep Club 5,6; FHA 6; FBLA 6; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 6; Li¬ brary Club 5, 6. JAMES DOUGLAS RATCLIFFE: JANET SUE RHEA: FHA 4, 5. JOHN HENRY RICKMAN, JR. : DE Club 5. OAKSEY WILSON RICKMAN, JR,: Baseball 3, 4,5. TERECIA LYNN ROARK: FHA 4, 5; library Club 4. JERRY LYNN ROBERTS: HI-Y 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, Sec. 4; Key Club 5,6; Beta Club 5,6; Pep Club 3, 4,5; Latin Club 3, 4, 5, 6; SCA 2, 3, 4, 5,6, Vice-Presi¬ dent 4, President 5; Basketball 2, 3,4; Football 3; Track 4, 5, 6, 3rd Place Mile, Smyth County Track Meet 4; Band 2, 4,5,6, Captain 4, 5, 6, 1st Alt. All State Band 5; Foren¬ sic 5; Jr. Play 5; Honors: Math Award, 1st Place 5. THOMAS WILLIAM ROPP: Science Club 2; Hi-Y 2,3. 4; library Club 3; Golf 4; Art • 4 - Club 4,5,6. CAROL LOUISE SANDERS: FHA 1,2,3, Vice-President 4, President 5; FBLA 4; Girl’s Track Team 3; Pep Club 3,4,5; Senior Tri-Hi-Y 3; Nurses Training 5. MARTHA ANN SILLS: Tri-Hi- Y 1; Glee Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Varsity Basketball Cheer¬ leader 4; Girl’s Track Team 4; 4-H Club 4; Swimming Team 5; DE Club President 6. CHARLES GRANVILLE SLATE: Art Club 4,5,6; Pep Club 3; Spanish Club 3, 4, 5, 6; Annual Staff 3, 4, 5, 6; Science Club 2, 3; Golf 3,4, 6. DEBORAH CHARLENE SMITH: Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 2; FHA 2,3, His¬ torian 3; Pep Club 3,4; FBLA 5.6, President 6; Annual Staff 5, 6; Class Secretary 6; Class Reporter 4. DIANE JERALDI NE SMITH: DE Club 5; Homecoming Court 5. JOHNNY WAYNE SMITH: SAC Club 1, 2, 3,4, 5; Football 2. DELORES ANN STEWART: FHA 1,2,3, Songleader 2; Pep Club 2; FBLA 4, 5. JUDY LANE SWORD: FBLA 5, 6; FHA 6; Saltshaker Staff 6. W ILLIAM PATTON SWORD- Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4, 5, Reporters; Jr. Play 5; Key Club 5,6, Presi¬ dent 6; Latin Club 3, 4, 5, 6, Treasurer 5; Beta Club 5,6; SCA 6; Pep Club 3,4,5; Sci¬ ence Club 2; Basketball 1,2; Football 3; Class Officer 1,3, 4.5.6, Secretary 1, Vice President 3, 6, President 4, 5. EDWARD WAYNE TAYLOR: SAC Club 1,2, 3,4, 5; Golf 1, 2; Football 1,2; Pep Club 4. KATHLEEN SOPHIA TAYLOR: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Library 4,5; Pep Club 3, 4; Saltshaker 5. HAZEL ANN TOLBERT: MILLARD CLIFTON TOLBERT: DE 6; Track 1,2,3. LEWIS SANDERS TUGGLE: Hi-Y 3,4, 5,6; Key Club 4,5,6; Vice President 6; Pep Club 4,5, 6; Science Club 1,2; Beta Club 5,6, Reporter 5; Football 1,2,3, 4,5,6; Basketball 3,4; Track 4; Math Test 3rd Place 5; An¬ nual Staff 6. MARGARET GRAYSON WARD: Basketball 2,3,4,5,6, Captain 6; Science Club 2,3; Jr. Tri- Hi-Y 2,3, Treasurer 3; Sr. Tri- Hi-Y 4,5,6, 2nd Vice-Presi¬ dent 6; Latin Club 3,4,5; An¬ nual Staff 5, 6; Band 4, 5; SCA 6; Class Treasurer 3; Class Sec¬ retary 4. ELIZABETH JANE WILLIS: Band 4, 5,6, Reporter 4, Drum Major 5, 6; Jr. Tri-Hi- Y 1, 2, 3, President 3; Sr. Tri-Hi-Y 4,5, 6, Historian 5, Chaplain 6; Spanish Club 3,4, 5, 6, Reporter 3, President 5; SCA 2, 4, 5; Science Club 2; Art Club 6; Pep Club 3,4, 5,6; Beta Club 5,6, Secretary 6; Beta Club 5, 6, Secretary 6; Annual Staff 5,6, Copy Editor 6; All-State Concert Band 5; Forensics 5. 35 Senior Play 36 CLASSES Worthy Juniors In Memory Of JACK WELCH CRAWFORD Born June 22, 1953 Died Sept. 28, 1969 From Beginning To End We begin ... So small yet so full of life. We grow ... We try to understand life’s strange ways. We make mistakes ... So smart yet so ignorant We laugh, cry, work, play, fight ... With our friends. We die_ Dead yet so alive. We try to understand deatlr ' s strange ways. In our hearts he will live forever. By Debbie Asbury 38 Elizabeth Allison Beverley Atwell David Barrett Mike Bunch Charles Chapman Bill Anderson Lisa Baltimore Dennis Billings Jeff Campbell Dewey Chapman Jim Anderson Regina Barbrow Jeanne Brannon Freddie Cardwell Jane Chapman Martha Arnold Andy Barrett Wayne Briggs Kenny Carter Leroy Chapman Debbie Asbury Bonnie Barrett Junior Bryant Arthur Chapman Shirley Chapman To love someone 39 Eddie Clapp Shirley Debord Vickie Dow Irvin Goodman James Hayden David Colley Diane Debusk James Duncan Ann Griffitts Pearline Hayden Eddie Colley Sue Debusk Beckey Elmore Eu gene Harris Jeff Haynes Willard Collins Kay Delp Dennis Frye Richard Harris Sue Hayton Jamie Crabtree Ronnie Doane Treva Frye Wayne Harris Baity Helton more dearly 40 Tabby Henderson Hazel Keith Ernest Montgomery Thier Olinger Randy Roberts Jane Henegar Jimmy Kelly Bill Moore Roger Osborne George Rolen Roger Herald Eddie Kestner Clayborn Olinger Roger Price Johnny Rolen Phyllis Johnson Eddie Louthian Dempsey Olinger Larry Ratcliff Garry Rust Danny Keith Terri Mitchell Ronna Olinger Jolene Roark Larry Rust everyday 4! Jean Shelton Roger Stewart Barbara Sykes David Totten Dottie Smith Patty Stillwell Pat Talbert Yvonne Walker Jim Smith Elizabeth Surber Jimmy Taylor Ricky Wassum Ann Snow Mary Surber Linda Taylor Janet Wertz Eddie Stewart Steve Surber Wade Taylor Bill Whitley was their task . . . 42 JR. CLASS SPONSORS: Mr. Don Smith, Mrs. Bonita Smith, Mrs. Page Arnold, Mrs. Betty Fawley. OFFICERS: J. Chapman, Pres. ; K. Delp, Sec. -Trees. ; G. Rolan, Rep. ; J. Crabtree, V-Pres. Jr. Play practice. 43 44 Allen Allison Barbara Barren Cassandra Brooks Geary Clark Walter Allison Don Barren Rusty Cahill Bobby Collins Mark Asbury Ruth Barrett Howard Chapman Larry Collins Rita Austin Jim Burgess Sherry Chapman Retha Cowan Worthy Sophomores Lynn Baltimore Don Buskill Cecil Clark Billy Davidson Debbie DeBord Delores Debord James Frye Ronnie Hayden Jewell Henderson Jay Debord Gail Harris Sharon Hayden Martha Henegar Robert Debord Linda Harrison Phil Haynes Janet Helton Gene Dowell Charles Hayden Charla Haynes Lynn Hogston T s Education Billy Farris Mary Hayden Julie Hay ton Clayton Hughes Carolyn Hunt 46 i Roy Keith Mike Kelly Joyce Lee Mike Lee Charles McCready Alva McELraft Brenda Nunn Wayne Nutter Wilma Kestner Bernice Kimberlin Ronnie Lee Debbie Lowe Dan McMahan Karen Morvant Johnny Norris Virgie Olinger Curtis Hunt Larry Ledbetter Mike Maiden Audrey Nunn Johnny Olinger forms the Lona Pauley Randy Puckett David Smith Bonnie Thomas Ralph Pauley Jo Lynn Rector Tony Smith G. R. Tolbert William Pauley Carol Roark Linda Surber Jerry Tolley common mind Gar) ' Phillips Landon Robbins Phil Sword Brenda Totton Nyoka Warren Joe Price Dean Shorn Liz Taylor Gilda Walls Jo Ann Willis 48 OFFICERS: Debbie Debord, Sec. -Treas. ; Alva McElraft, Pres.; Jay Debord, Rep. ; Phil Sword, V. -Pres. CLASS SPONSORS: Mrs. Shirley Ogle and Mrs. Anne Duncan. Sophomore Homecoming float. 49 t .( ,v Worthy Freshmen Bick Adams Teresa Adams Freddie Allison Roy Anderson David Arnold Eddie Arnold Bobby Austin Wayne Austin Jeff Barrett Kathy Bently Sandra Brannon Larry Brewer Kenton Brooks Donnie Cannon Barbara Cardwell Gary Cardwell Patty Carter Carlton Chapman Ricky Chapman Trula Chapman Darrol Coe Harold Coe Diane Collins Sheila Collins Johnny Crusenberry A million tomorrows shall all 50 Alvin Davidson Carolyn Davidson Mike Davidson Betty DeBord Tim Denton Hank Diggs Drema Doane Betty Evans Betty Fields Dennis Frye Jerry Frye Kathy Frye Whitley Gillenwater Carol Goff Junior Goff David Hammond Philip Harrison Norma Hatfield Bobby Hayden Kenny Hayden Ricky Delp Diana Evans Sammy Galliher Wallace Harris Sandy Hayden pass away, lest I forget Verley Hay ton Allen Hunt Eddie Keith David McCready Avery Nipper Marcia Helmandollar Eddie Jackson Patricia Keith Robert Me New Sharon Nordyke Johnny Helton Janie Johnson Wade Kestner Vickie Minton Jackie Norris Linda Holmes Catherine Hughes Allen Keesee Sharon Keesee Ray Lowery Clay Marshall Barbara Moore Teresa Moore Judy Null Donnie Olinger the joys that Ricky Olinger Mike Puckett Eddie Rickman Chester Smith Billie Surber David Perry Johnny Ratcliff Jackie Roberts Delores Smith Bobby Surber Patty Poston Ginia Rector Patsy Rolan Robert Smith Darlene Surber Ronnie Prater Ronald Repass Sue Routh Joe Snodgrass Elaine Surber Tim Presley Ralph Rhea Andi Smith Sandra Stewart Karen Surber are mine today r ✓OTBALL RED YEARS ,1b Wayne Surber Sherry Swartz Carol Sword Bimbo Terry Jerry Thompson Wanda Thompson Linda Talbert Janet Totten OFFICERS: G. Rector, Sec.-Treas.; T. Denton, Pres.; D. Arnold, V.-Pres. ;J. Frye, Rep. Martha Surber Pamela Thomas Connie Venable 9th grade Homecoming Float. CLASS SPONSORS: Mrs. Pat Maiden, Mr. Eddie Jonas, and Mr. Sidney Parker. 54 Jesse Allison Pam Bar brow Rita Barrett Lynn Cahill Ronny Chapman Worthy 8th Grade Mac Allison Rodney Allison Roger Allsion Kenneth Ames Phillip Barbrow Daisy Barrett Joe Barrett Phyllis Barrett Mark Billings Vickie Briggs Dan Burgess Joey Cahill Johnny Carter Mitzie Carter Allen Chapman Jeanett Chapman Ronnie Coe Tommy Coe Debbie Colley Brenda Collins 55 Debbie Collins Anita Davidson Judy Delp Jeff Fields Debbie Griffitts Janice Collins Patty Davidson Larry Delp Curtis Frye Freda Harris Shirley Collins Randall Davidson Whit Diggs Peggy Frye Diane Harrison Jo Ann Cooper Teresa Davidson Linda Doane Sam Frye Larry Harris Betty Cralle Bobby DeBord Gary Evans Lois Goff Teasie Haynes For I dipped into the future 56 Mike Heldreth Teresa Henegar Ray Hunt Teresa Kelly Bobby Marshall Bill Helton Larry Hogston Jenny Jenkins Butch Kestner Brenda Marshall Diane Helton Pam Hogston Johnny Johnson Larry Kestner David McElraft Lloyd Henderson Patty Holmes Steve Johnson Judy Lee Eddie Merser Jeff Henegar James Hunt Wayne Jones Ed Long Garland Moore as far as the Cindy Nordyke Sandra Olinger Mike Prater Shelby Rolan Dennis Stallard Debbie Null Graham Ellen Paul Donna Rhea Janice Smith Diane Stewart Debbie Nutter George Pauley Nyoka Rickman Mike Smith John Surber Harold Olinger Janice Pauley Buddy Roark Ronnie Smith Teresa Surber Sam Olinger Wayne Poston Linda Robbins Jennifer Snow Bill Tolbert human eye could see 58 Robin Thomas Delilah Talbert Manual Taylor Mike Taylor Danny Woodward Ernest Woodward Larry Worley Joe Warren CLASS SPONSORS: R. Farris, D. Mor¬ gan, J. Davidson. CLASS OFFICERS: Pres. W. Jones, V. Pres. D. Stewart, S.C.A. T. Surber, Sec. Treas. E. Mercer, S.C.A. R. Davidson, Rep. D. Burgess. Homecoming float. 59 Doug Anderson Brian Arnold Stan Arnold Dan Bentley Gary Blake Jack Borders Pam Boardwine Janice Breaux Carol Chapman J. C. Clapp Nancy Clark Dan Colson Tim Crawford Vickie Cullop Reva Debord David Doane Teresa Dow Janet Frye Freddie Gallihar Diane Gates Worthy 7th Grade 60 j Teresa Grant Tommy Heath Debbie Hunt Robert Keith Steven Lindamood Bobby Harris Cindy Henderson Wayne Hunt Tim Kestner Martha Little Brian Harris Leigh Ellen Helton Scottie Johnson Sandra Kimberlin Mike Long Carol Hayden Tommy Helton Sidra Johnson David Lee Mariane Maiden Cindy Haynes Jerry Hoover Brenda Jones Patty Lee Ruth Marshall Tomorrow 61 Bill McCready Ricky Nutter Kim Parks David Rector Lee Surber Teresa McNew Alvin Olinger Philip Perry Lee Rector Mavis Surber David Minton Dean Olinger Darryl Poston Debbie Smith Jane Swartz Betsy Moore Jeff Olinger Sally Puckett Harold Smith Larry Taylor Debra Musser Eddie Orr Delilah Ratcliffe James Smith Robert Taylor and tomorrow 62 CLASS OFFICERS: Pres. Leigh Ellen Helton, Sec. Mavis Surber, Rep. Jack Borders, Treas. Tim Crawford. Seventh grade Homecoming float. CLASS SPONSORS: Miss Wanda Clear, Mrs. Virginia Polstra, Mrs. Janice Connett. 63 Outstanding Seniors Jane Willis Rosemary Collins Carol Cumbo Tommy Crabtree Cathy Connett 64 Jerry Roberts Grayson Ward Charles Mitchell Stanley Harrison DIANE SMITH, Senior Att endent SHERRY SWARTZ - 9th CINDY NORDYKE, 8th QUEEN CAROL CUMBO 7 969-70 Homecoming JANICE NORDYKE, Maid of Honor NOT PICTURED: YVONNE WALKER - 11th JUDY STEWART - 10th LEIGH ELLEN HELTON 7 th 66 ORGANIZATIONS Beta Club The R. B. Worthy Beta Club serves the school and it ' s students by upholding high standards of honesty and good citizenship. The Beta Club is a non-profit organization for juniors and seniors who have maintained an A average throughout high school. Besides meeting these academic requirements, members must also exercise worthy character and attitude. During National Education Week, the club presented a play called Twentieth Century Pioneers which pointed out the importance of education in the world of today. OFFICERS: Mrs. Clear, Sponsor; J. Allsion, V.-Pres. ; C. Mitchell, Pres. ; J. Willis, Sec. ; P. Sword, S.C. A. Beta Club members studying lines for their play presented during American Education Week. Beta club members. 68 FHA The Future Homemakers of America are looking Toward New Horizons as they learn to live useful and satisfying lives at home and in the community, preparing for the time they will be full-fledged home¬ makers. Membership in the club is open to all girls who have taken or who are tak¬ ing home economics and who are interest ed in developing their domestic skills. Club members served as waitresses at several banquets in the community, and built a float for Saltville ' s Christmas parade. As a special school project, the Future Homemakers took turns working in the clinic. Individual members worked to earn various homemaking degrees by carrying out projects which encourage democracy in home and community life, promote inter¬ national goodwill, or further interest in home economics. WHATS IN THE BREW FOR OCT ■� : Mrs. Parks, Sponsor; J. Brannon, Songleader; D. Gilbert, Chap.; B. Helton, S.C.A.; Rose Mary Minton, Hist.; J. Everhart, Rep.; Y. Walker, Sec.; C. Goodman, Pres. F.H.A. members leaving for the convention. F.H.A. members working on the bulletin board. 69 Spanish Club One of the primary goals of El Club de Espanol is to promote interest in the Spanish language and culture. Such things as a fiesta with Rich Valley where Spanish songs were sung and Spanish food was eaten helped to foster an understanding between Spanish speaking countries and America. Other projects included supporting Bertha Beana Estcado (the club’s adopted Mexican child), sponsoring a school dance, and Christmas caroling in Spanish. Spanish Club Members. OFFICERS: Jackie Roberts, Rep.; Judy Stewart, Treas.; Liz Taylor, Hist.; Elizabeth Finne, Chap.; Barbara Sykes, SCA; Debbie Debord, V.-Pres.; Jo Ann Willis, Pres. strives to promote good feelings between countries. 70 Art and Photography Club Club members painting a doll house for the orpahange. Club members. OFFICERS: Jo Lynn Rector, Pres. ; Debbie Asbury, V-Pres.; Tabby Hen¬ derson, Sec. -Treas. ; Linda Tolbert, Rep. ; Advisor, Raymond Farris. In it ' s second year as Worthy ' s youngest club, the Art and Photography Club proved that youth can work too. With it ' s purpose in mind (to beautify the school and community) the club painted scenery for class plays, placed basketball announcements downtown, composed a basketball mural on the gym wall, made original ad¬ mission signs for wrestling matches, and repainted num¬ bers on the auditorium seats. Special projects included painting a doll house for the orphanage and designing a Christmas display for the front entrance. 71 Worthy ' s Hi-Y sponsored by the Y. M. C. A. , tries to increase Christian standards and growth in the home, school, and community. It ' s slogan, to create, maintain, and extend the standards of Chris- tain character is also it ' s purpose. The club is open to all boys who wish to follow this idea. During the past years, the Hi-Y has worked with the Tri-Hi-Y in attaining many of it ' s goals. Joint projects this year include selling zip code books and organizing an induction service for the Y clubs. Other projects, such as promoting a school clean-up campaign, sponsoring school dances, and announcing players at basketball games, helped to make this a very successful year. OFFICERS: J. Frye, Pres.; R. Herald, V. -Pres. ; J. Anderson, Chap.; R. Doane, Rep.; M. As- bury, Treas. ; B. Anderson, Sgt. at Arms; P. Sword, Sec. Hi-Y Club members. Hi-Y Club members cleaning the school grounds. Hi-Y 72 Sr. Tri-Hi-Y To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character, Senior Tri-Hi-Y members not only carried out many service projects but also lived the Christian ideals of their club in each of their everyday lives. Collecting for the Heart Fund, co-sponsoring an induction ceremony, and co-sponsoring Christian Emphasis Week were just a few of the club ' s many service projects. School projects included operating the bookstore, cleaning the trophy cases, building a float, obtaining ministers for the invocation at foot¬ ball games, maintaining a bulletin board, selling zip code books for the inter-club treasury, and co¬ sponsoring the Christmas dance. Club members were proud to represent R. B. Worthy at the Hi-Y Model General Assembly and District Conference, for they represented one of Worthy’s most outstanding and effective service clubs. Sr-Tri-Hi-Y Members selling zip code books. OFFICERS: Kay Delp, Treas.; Tabby Henderson, 2nd Vice-Pres.; Terri Mitchell, Hist.; Grayson Ward, 1st Vice-Pres.; Jane Little, SCA Rep.; Pearline Hayden, Rep.; Cathy Connett, Pres.; Jane Willis, Chaplain; Linda Hayden (not pictured), Sec. Sr-Tri-Hi-Y Members Working on a project. 73 Jr.-Tri-Hi-Y members. OFFICERS: Mrs. Connett, sponsor; Ginia Rector, V-Pres.; Sharon Nordyke, S.C.A.; Joey Cahill, Rep.; Whitley Gillenwater, Hist.; Andi Smith, Sec.; Jackie Roberts, Pres.; Ruth Marshall, Chap.; Teresa Adams, Treas. Jr. Tri-Hi-Y The aims of the Junior Tri-Hi-Y Club closely resemble the aims of their big sister club, the Senior-Tri-Hi-Y Club. Members worked with the other Y clubs at Worthy, promoting such projects as Operation Zip Code, the Heart Fund Drive, and co-sponsoring Christian Emphasis Week. Worthy ' s students remembered the Junior Tri-Hi-Y every time they drank from a water fountain this year (club members were respon¬ sible for the cleanliness of the fountains). And the faculty silently blessed the club every time they entered their uncluttered, well-swept teacher ' s lounge, compliments of the Junior Tri-Hi-Y. 74 ■Willi 1 — Latin Club It has been said that Latin is a dead language, but un¬ deniably live Latin Club mem¬ bers spent this year trying to kill such superstitions. A school assembly; written, directed, and produced by the club’s members; compared Roman Christmastime with the more conventional Christ¬ mas of the twentieth century. The Latin Club was organ¬ ized to give students a practi¬ cal knowledge of Latin and to promote interest in Roman culture. OFFICERS: Elizabeth Allison, Pres.; Roger Herald, S.C.A.; Phil Sword, Sec.; Miss Devault, Sponsor; Shirley Chapman, Vice-Pres.; Kenneth Carter, Treas. Latin Club members. 75 Pep Club The Pep Club of R. B. Worthy High School, the largest club of the 1969-1970 school year, tackled the largest job-making spirit the in word for the Shakers. By presenting skits to the student body (such as the famous Shaker VS Steer skit) and by providing ' ' V pep buses to out-of-town games, pep club members successfully accomplished their job. Pep Club Members - The Peppy Kids. Pep Club ' s More Members - Spirit is our motto. OFFICERS: President, Grayson Ward; Vice-Pres. , Wayne Harris; Sergeant-at-Arms, Bill Woodward; Sec,, Barbara Sykes; Sponsor, Miss Arnold. 7A D. E. Club The Distributive Education Club promotes education in business. The students learned to be better citizens in their community by work¬ ing in different stores downtown. The members of the D.E. Club really make the community and the school proud of them in the 1969- ' 70 school year. OFFICERS: Steve Dow, Marty Sills, Phyllis Johnson, Patty Stillwell, Mr. Cochran, and Charles Borders. 77 Science Club Through the pursuit of the sciences, members of the Science club gain a deeper appreciation of the intracacies of life. Knowledge in science progresses at a furious pace, leaving textbooks far behind. By pursuing scientific knowledge under the guise of lectures and discussions, science club members tried to keep ahead in the race for knowledge. The emphasis this year was on astron¬ omy. Members learned to work with telescopes, locate the constellations, and map interplanetary orbits. Each individual club member entered projects of his or her choice in local science fairs. Robot Workers. OFFICERS: Mrs. Duncan, Sponsor; L. Robbins, Sec. -Treas.; G. Harris, Pres.; J. Burgess, S.C.A.; R. Cahill, V-Pres. Science Club members taking pictures. 78 Key Club Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, the Key Club is a school honor organization which carries out a number of service projects during the year. Membership is by invi¬ tation: members must have at least an 85 average and show outstanding leadership ability. With a motto We Build, the club served the com¬ munity by painting trash cans and distributing Community Chest Fund posters. Various school projects included conducting a school-wide mock election (William C. Battle won the election ); co-sponsoring the Christmas Dance, in spite of friendly advice from the Tri-Hi-Y; and attending to the raising and lowering of the flag. Club members in the formation of a key on the school grounds. OFFICERS: Roger Herald, Sec.-Treas.; James Allison, SCA; Marvin Johnson, Rep.; Pat Sword, Pres.; Gregg Harris, Sgt. At Arms; Lewis Tuggle, V. Pres.; Mr. Eddie Jonas, Sponsor. 70 FBLA As future business leaders, the members of the F. B. L. A. strove to prepare themselves for business ca¬ reers which lie ahead. By serving as secretaries to teachers members were given first-hand knowledge of what it means to be a good secretary. This year emphasis was placed on typing: typing for the Bloodmobile, absentee lists, and play programs occupied much of the club ' s project time. Other pro¬ jects included the upkeep of four bulletin boards, a school assembly, and participating in the Radford Re¬ gional Convention. The F. B. L. A. should be compli¬ mented for the business-like manner in which they carried out these and other projects, certainly worthy of future business leaders. OFFICERS: C. Goodman, Chap; R. Hender¬ son, Hist; J. Little, Treas; C. Cumbo, Sec; D. Smith, Pres; J. Henegar, Rep; Mrs. Smith, Sponsor. F. B. L. A. members F. B. L. A. members F. B. L. A. members Business Machines. typing projects, assisting in the office, learning to use the on Library Club OFFICERS: David Hammonds, Sgt. at Arms; Andi Smith, Sec.; Ricky Olinger, Pres.; Clay Marshall, Treas.; Eddie Arnold, SCA Rep.; Mrs. Porterfield, Sponsor; Philip Harrison, Vice-Pres.; Gary Cardwell, Reporter; Gina Rector, Chaplain. Junior Library Club Members The Junior Library Club is open to all seventh and eighth graders who wish to leam the ’hows of library work. While assisting the Senior Library Club with its projects, members placed more emphasis on studying, watching filmstrips, and hearing lectures in order to understand the confusing Dewey Decimal System or to master the act of cataloguing books. The junior club was responsible for the bulletin boards in the library, calling to the attention of the stu¬ dent body the value of books and reading. During National Library Week the club pro¬ moted reading by distributing bookmarks and placing eye-catching posters throughout the school. Not only did members work and study together, but they also took time out to play at a successful Christmas party. Sr. Library Club The ninth through twelfth graders, who comprise the Senior Library Clul spent less time on learning the library (which they did in the Junior Library Club) and more time working in the library. By utilizing their study hall time, members were able to assist the school librarian by shelving books, helping fellow students find books, stamping books, and cataloguing books. With the beautification of the library in mind, the Senior Library Club brought the Christmas spirit to R.B. Worthy when they decorated the library with all the Yule- tide trimmings. As a special project, Library Club members served as library assis¬ tants to teachers and were responsible for providing the teacher with audio-visual material and reference books. The 1969-70 year came to an end with a bang-up Senior Library Club picnic at the close of the school year. OFFICERS: (First Row) Virgie Olinger, Vice-Pres.; Ann Griffitts, Pres.; Elizabeth Surber, Sec.; Ann Snow, Treas.; Debbie Debord, Rep.; Debbie Lowe, Chaplain. (Back Row) Mrs. Porterfield, spon¬ sor; Debbie Asbury, SC A; Bill Woodward, Sergeant at Arms. Sr. Library Club Members. 82 Shaker Band Mr. Elwood Porshia, band director. OFFICERS: T. Mitchell, Hist. ; M. Ar¬ nold, Assist. Librarian; C. Connett, Pres B. Sykes, Sec.; D. Debord, Librarian; N Hatfield, Bookstore Keeper; S. Debord, Treas. ; J. Roberts, Capt. ; P. Tolbert, V Pres. MAJORETTES ARE: Yvonne Walker, Linda Tolbert, Nyoka Warren, Vickie Dow, Liz Taylor, Lynn Baltimore, and Shirley Debord, Head Majorette. L. Helton, K. Parks, J. Frye, S. Debord, J. Roberts, J. Willis, Student director. C. Connett, D. Debord, A. Griffitts, L. Taylor, R. Olinger. SECOND ROW: K. Surber, T. Moore, D. Nutter, P. Poston, P. Frye. D. Evans, T. Adams, J. Little, J. Campbell, L. Baltimore, N. Hatfield, T. Mitchell. 84 K. Brooks, Y. Walker, D. Debusk, T. Debord. SECOND ROW: M. Heldreth, D. Griffitts, J. Fields, D. Lee, B. Harris. T. Prestley, D. McCready, L. Tolbert, N. Warren, B. Elmore, M. Arnold. STANDING: W. Minton, R. Herald, R. Doane, G. Phillips, J. Roberts. C. Chapman, C. Cumbo, P. Tolbert, D. Holmes, A. Smith, J. Chapman, V. Dow, R. Marshall. 85 Maintenance Dept. COOKS are: Barbara Harris, Sarah Nipper, Bert McCready, and Rachel Catron. BUS DRIVERS are: Gene Ayers, J. T. Breedlove, and Russel Chapman. JANITORS are: Mr. Harris, Mr. Barker. The people who work in the Maintenance Department hold one of the most impor¬ tant jobs in the school. Without their constant attention to the school as well as to the individual student R. B. Worthy would not be the highly ranked school that it is. The Maintenance Department is very much appreciated. 86 ATHLETICS ■ ’ I i 1 mtm m Varsity Football R. B. Worthy ' s 1969-70 Shaker Football Team. HOME AWAY 24 0 Fries 0 36 Marion 0 18 Patrick Henry 21 6 Chilhowie 33 0 Holston 28 12 Rich Valley 16 6 Abingdon 21 12 Roanoke Catholic 0 32 Tazewell 16 36 Graham JUNIOR VARSITY MANAGERS: Craig Bararow, Mike Smith, Ricky Mercer, Ricky Minton, Mark Harris. VARSITY MANAGERS: Roy Keith, Allen Chapman, Tony Smith, Paul Thomas, Barry Harris. Football Practice. 89 . V. Football FRONT ROW: B. McNew, R. Prater, J. Barrett, D. Cannon, J. Debord. BACK ROW: Coach Davidson, D. Perry, B. Collins, J. Frye, W. Kestner, Coach Maiden. The boys were on the ball in 1969, playing hard and playing their best. The team had the winning spirit if not the winning scores. Coach Maiden and Coach Davison are looking forward to an even better year in 1970 as most of the team mem¬ bers will be returning. 90 8th Grade Football The 8th grade football team spent 1969 learn¬ ing football, pigskinside and out, preparing themselves to be Worthy ' s future varsity players. From Coach Lewis they learned how to call plays, how to handle the football, the techniques of the various playing positions, and the many stingent rules and regulations. By competing with other 8th grade teams in the area, team members gained actual experi¬ ence - not only in how to play football, but also in how to play with spirit and good sports¬ manlike conduct. The Varsity Shakers in the next few years will be well represented by 1970 ' s 8th grade football team. FRONT ROW: T. Helton, J. Frye, L. Kestner, J. Clapp, D. Rector, S. Lindamood. SECOND ROW: L. Delp, E. Long, R. Prater, L. Hender¬ son, M. Kestner, L. Worley. BACK ROW: C. Johnson, P. Perry, D. Olinger, E. Mercer, D. Woodward, L. Rector. Coach Lewis and Manager Scotty Johnson 91 Debbie Asbury Karen Olinger Diane Gilbert Jeanne Brannon Rose Mary Minton Mr. Arnold, Sponsor Gilda Walls Jo Lynn Rector Debbie Lowe Kaye Delp Worthy Cheerleaders 92 EIGHTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS: Brenda Doane, Patty Lee, Cindy Johnson, Vickie Taylor, Janet Frye. . V. and 8th grade Cheerleaders 93 J. Varsity Basketball This year the Shaker Basketball team did a very good job of carrying on the Shaker Spirit. Led by Coach Lewis and captains Bill Woodward and Eddie Dempsey, the Shakers moved through a season of success, TEAM MEMBERS: Jamie Crabtree, Willie Min¬ ton, Roger Osborne, Eddie Dempsey, Roger Herald, Bill Woodward, and Jim Anderson. Coach Lewis and Captains Eddie Dempsey and Bill Woodward. . 94 . V. Basketball The starting five of the junior varsity 1969-1970 basketball team was led by guard Eugene Harris, the team ' s playmaker and top ballhandler. George Rolen and Ronnie Doane added punch to the game as the top scorers. Rebounding strength came mostly from Kenny Carter, with Rolen and Doane assisting. Tim Denton and David Arnold, the top defensive players, not only effec¬ tively guarded the Shaker offensive, but frustrated many scoring efforts of opposing teams. When the situation called for substitutes, George Sills, Mark Asbury, and Eddie Louthian were always dependable. Other reserves included Eddie Arnold, Hank Diggs, David Hammond, Johnny Norris, and Johnny Rolen. I. FRONT ROW: David Hammond, Ronnie Doane, Eugene Harris, Tim Denton, Kenny Carter, George Sills. BACK ROW: Johnny Norris, Eddie Arnold, Eddie Louthian, Johnny Rolen, Hank Diggs. II. Coach Davidson with Captain Mike Prater. 95 8th Grade Basketball I 1st ROW: Kenny Ames, Mike Prator, Danny Burgess, Eddie Long, Mike Smith. 2nd ROW: Wayne Hunt, Lloyd Hender¬ son, Ricky Mercer, Wayne Jones, Joe Barrett. 3rd ROW: Paul Thomas, Whit Diggs, David Olinger, Eddie Mercer. II Barry ' Harris and Jeff Warren, with Coaches Davidson, Lewis, and Jonas. The Eighth Grade Basketball Team is made of seventh and eighth grade boys. Playing basketball, for them, is a learning experience; they will be the Varsity players of tomorrow. Girl ' s Basketball Coached by Mrs. Paige Arnold, the Varsity Shaker- ettes put forth a lot of effort to make this year a suc¬ cessful one. Although success was not indicated by the team ' s scores, the girls compensated by display¬ ing excellent sportsmanship. The two seniors of the team, Cathy Connett and Grayson Ward, worked effectively as a team within the team the first few games. However, Grayson received injuries in a car wreck and was unable to complete the season. The team regrets losing two such fine players in May, but 1970 is another year and 1969 ' s juniors will be the seniors! T. Henderson, Y. Walker, J. Henegar, J. Brannon, M. Arnold, B. Sykes, G. Ward, C. Connett, M. Surber, D. Holmes, B. Atwell, D. Asbuiy, J. Wertz, S. Debord, J. Chapman. CAPTAINS AND COACH MANAGERS - W. Gillenwater, B. Helton, A. Griffitts. 97 Girl ' s }. V. Basketball The Skakerette Bees finished the year successfully - not with a winning season, but with a desire to work even harder next year. They enjoyed fellowship during the practices and meeting girls from other schools. Their games proved to be interesting to the many spectators who attended the games as well as to the players themselves. FRONT ROW: Patty Poston, Connie Vennable, Ginia Rector, Sharia Haynes. BACK ROW: Elaine Surber, Carol Hunt, Elizabeth Finne, Katherine Hughs, Teresa Surber. 98 I. The 1970 Wrestling Team II. Team Spirit! (Go get ' em, Coach) III. Bill didn ' t know what hit him. Wrestling WT. CLASS NAME 107 - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Wallace Blackwell 115 — - -- -- -- -- - — - - Richard Wassum 123 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -Dan McMahan 130 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Clay Marshall 137 - ---- - Donnie Cannon 145 - -- - — - -- -- -- -- Thomas Crabtree 155--------------- - Irwin Goodman 165 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Phil Haynes 175 — - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- junior Bryant 185-- - Bill Moore Unlimited-- - Landon Robin 99 Track Rounding out the athletic department of R. B. Worthy is the school ' s track team. This year several boys participated in the Wed¬ nesday track events held at Worthy. The events of each track meet included sprints, distance runs (100, 440, and 880 yard dashes; the mile), discus throws, jumps, shot puts, and relays. Practice began in Match and the season ended with Worthy finishing third in District VI. Eddie Dempsey soars to new heights over the pole vault. Jerry Boardwine prepares to throw the discus. Steady improvement throughout the season marked the 1969 Shaker Baseball team as a team with a will to win. With great effort and an even stronger will, the team placed first in the District Six Tour¬ nament played at Saltville. The baseball season ended with the Shakers finishing third in District Six. All the players are to be com¬ mended for a job well done, and as most of the players are return¬ ing in 1970, an even better season is forthcoming. Coaches Davison and Maiden with the team. He ' s out! Eddie Dempsey - Did you say he was sliding in? Baseball 101 Golf Mike Bunch, Mickey Maiden, Coach Barbrow, and Tommy Woodward. The golf team also played a great’part in sports this year. The team was very small but the spirit that these boys had was felt by everyone at Worthy. 102 — 1 SEW 103 104 ADVERTISERS The annual staff would like to take this op¬ portunity to thank all of the Saltville merchants who supported us. Without your help this annual wouldnot have been possible. We sincerely hope your advertisements please you and again we say Thank You . Annual Staff 106 PATRONS Cathy Connett Jackie Roberts Elicca Price Gilda Walls Jane Willis Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Willis David Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy W. Parks Steve Lindamood Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Jonas Lynn Baltimore Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Rector Tammy Cahill Ronnie Cahill, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moore Mr. Jennings Cahill Louise Clear Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Cahill Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Sword Kim Parks Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Smith Edward Orr Malcolm T. Haynes III It would be impossible to have an annual with¬ out the support of the people. The annual staff would like to take this opportunity to thank these people for their support. They are some of the ones who made this annual possible, and again we would like to say, Thank you. 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Co. 117 WESTERN AUTO Congratulations Seniors Your Home Owned Family Store OWEN and KITTY COX Owne r s Compliments of GENERAL SHALE PRODUCTS CORP. Shale Division Marion, Virginia YOUR LAUNDROMAT We appreciate your business LEO BRANHAM - Owner Saltville, Virginia T H APPLIANCES WHEELER’S ESSO Saltville, Virginia JOE HENDERSON ' S FLOWER SHOP ROBERT C. and ANNE D. DUNCAN Wheeler ' s 7-11 JOHN W. and LOUISE C. DAVIDSON Flowers for all occasions Main Street - Box GG Saltville, Va. 24370 Meet your friends at Wheelers Compliments of SMYTH COUNTY NEWS 119 Your Car ' s Happiness is Having it Serviced and Repaired at: GRIFFIN MOTORS INC. Saltville, Virginia Manufacturers of Ladies ' Dresses KENROSE MFG. CO. Serving the World From . . . Roanoke . . . Radford . . . Buchanan . . . Saltville, Virginia . . . Barnardsville, North Carolina 120 C ong ratulations OUN CORPORATION SALTVILLE WORKS Olin 121 GREEN Saltville, Virginia HILL JERSEY FARM 496-7937 Oh boy, do I feel fine ! 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