1 500 10 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/6413/RuffnerRock1980.pdf de8771c501644d53d5a6ce27f7cb1189 PDF Text Text �\) l l<..~I NI ~ RDDH Rot\-NokJG Ql1~ rueu~ u eRJ4-R~ 'KA-IN ~KA-NQ ~ ~Ot\-NDk_f J \J l RGt NIA- �ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Central Library Virginia Room ��L - ---- - ------ - - - 1980 In the city Past ten years, Ruffner Junior High School, once a sch School located within the county, has become a city of ~o~ located within the city. Along with the annexation u fner came students from areas bordering Ruffner. Our Tenth Anniversary When Ruffner was built, when it was annexed and enlarged - students came unwillingly from the schools to which they had been loyal. This cost the loss of old friends, but new friendships grew. Now the students and faculty are somewhat unified. Ruffner Junior High School from the T ree Across the Street -------- RreP1ewav 10 Cafetena taken from hmi< hf! Awma., �• Happy Birthday to Us! 112r----...--,,. WE'RE 10 YEARS OLD! William Ruffner Junior High School, constructed in 1970, was named after William Henry Ruffner ( 1824-1902). Ruff~er served as a pastor, chaplain, and geologist. He then became the first superintendent of Virginia's public schools. The names "Saints" and "Ruffner Rock" derived from his last two vocations. . Our school emblem is the fleur-de-hs. Our school colors, forest green and gold, were chosen by Mr. Dennis Cummings before Ruffner opened. Ruffner in the Beginning Over the decade, Ruffner has remained one of the Roanoke Valley's top athletic contenders. During Roanoke City competitions in basketball, in football, and in other sports as well, Ruffner has repeatedly won the city championship. In academic achievement Ruffner had the highest percentage 'of freshmen among the city Junior High Schools to pass the Virginia competency tests. Ruffner, one of the three feeder schools of Fleming, has been honored by several students who have become valedictorian at Fleming. RUFFNER • W~i~~NIOR HIGH SCHOOL NOR1H OW'E~ C!"''f O" ~ o;:.:.. o-< E ;. ;;CM 7ECi o\H-S. ~ ::;.G'r'£;) L ~:~:.._\;J.JA ! \G i..E ~ ~ s:u.::s. ~c;:s ~ :. ~ "ESC! = .. : = co·.-•,.l.C "' O=! .j; ! .:; ::·.s· ::i. c· .o, co ·1:A\" '':. Roanoke TI mes & World-News Aerial Photo. February 1971 Commercial development has taken place near Ruffner. The land around Ruffner, recently agricultural fields, has become parking lots, retail stores, and apartments. Hill's, Best, Food World, 7-Eleven, and a motel now dot the scenery around Ruffner. In the school itself, intra-school telephones, closed circuit televisions, a giant fishbowl, new flag girl and drummer uniforms, a math lab, computer time-share Guidance Information Service, and many other things have been added to modernize Ruffner. -~~ · . ·' - I J Construction o f Math Building. 1977 ? �WtlLIAM tUFFICElll ~ lllGll The Principal's Morning Arrival • lflPIUIKl t• UNlll - After Expansion The Original School THE RUFFNER ROCK 1980 William Ruffner Junior High School Roanoke, Virginia (703) 981 2605 :24lli 7 _, �1980 Rock Dedication During the past decade the RUFFNER ROCK yearbook staff each year has honored one member chosen from the school's hard-working faculty. Each person chosen has stood out in the field of education and as a loyal friend to the student body. This year the staff has chosen a teacher who easily fits this description and who has many other beautiful qualities. This teacher is very hard-working. He is very understanding. He helps anyone he can and is a nice thoughtful person. To many of the students, this teacher's humorous jokes and unique fashion of teaching have made these past few years at Ruffner pleasant ones. This man spends a lot of time helping others. He teaches social studies and especially enjoys teaching the seventh graders. This year he has been teaching three different levels of physical education and health. He coaches victorious teams. At Ruffner he coaches boys' tennis. At Fleming High School, next door, he coaches boys' junior varsity basketball. The Fleming team remained undefeated this year (23-0). The players know that he actively supports their academic progress and encourages their good citizenship - especially courteous classroom behavior - by requiring weekly progress reports from their teachers. On William Ruffner Junior High School's tenth a nniversary, we honor this educator and dedicate this tenth edition of the RUFFNER ROCK to MR. ROLAND T. LOVELACE. ' • Mr. Lovelace teaching a Social Studies Unit of Virginia's Government ROLAND T. LOVELACE �0 1195 0100135 b I '~ Consumer at Student Bake Sale Social Studies Instructor r •• Lo1rlocC' II sft'IT' proven Spectator at Ruffner Football Game Roanoke Times & World News. February 26, 1980 �Charles W. Day Principal Virginia State, BS Radford, MS Mrs. Diane D. Washenberger Assistant Principal VP! & SU, BS, MA Administration and Faculty New Fish Tank in Office Principals Fixing Mike Mrs. Inez V. Heinz Secretary Miss Trudy Jackson Math Lab Aide 8 Mrs. Ollie R. Naff Secretary M rs. Betty J . Jordan Special Education Aide George Alleyne CETAAide Mrs Audrey M. Page Office Aide Mrs. Paulette Belcher CETAAide Mrs. Phyllis Ramsey HI Aide Miss Beverley Carter Clerical Aide Mrs. Patricia Waters LDAide �Miss Sonya S. Akers LO Specialist Radford, BS, MS Mrs. Lynn Chernault Physical Education Long.vood,BS Mrs. Brenda Ashcraft Reading Radford, BS. MS UVirginia Mrs. Johanna Colston Social Worker State U Iowa. BA Hollins.MA Virgil R. Bailey Business, Shop, History Concord, BS Radford, MS Dennis W. Cummings Physical Education Bridgewater, BA Bernard Brown Guidance Counselor Bluefield State, BS U Pennsylvania, MS Mrs. LaConliss Dow English Virginia State U, BA Madison Mrs. Matva R. Brown English Radford. BS UVirginia Guy E. Eckman Reading Roanoke. BS ~I Teachers' Time Management Class during Mid·Semester Break 9 �Donald L. Edmunds Mathematics Hampton-Sydney. BA Radford.MA Mrs. Deborah Flannagan Science Longwood.BS Mrs. Jeanette Garst Basic Skills Longwood, BS UVirginia Wayne Hamidullah Special Education Bluefield State UNCA&T,BS Miss Deborah Harding Hearing Impaired Whittier. BA. MA Miss Ann F. Harman Physical Education Madison. BS VPl&SU. MS Mrs. Gail J. Harris Mathematics Bluefield State. BS U Virginia. MEd Mrs. Patty J. Haynes Science Hollins. BA U Virginia, MEd Miss Sally R. Hicks Mathematics Mary Washington Emory & Henry, BA Mrs. Susan S. Houston Choral Music Carson-Newman. BA Clockwise from left: At Football Assembly Christmas Assembly Varsity Basketball Game Afternoon School Buses Signing in Hearing Impaired Class �Clockwise: Gate at Basketball Game Typing Class Af. Football Assembly In the Teachers' Lounge Filling Vending Machine Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes Home Economics Hampton Institute, BS Michael T. Jennings Industrial Arts Berea, BS VPl&SU.MS Miss Catherine Johnson Reading Virginia Union U, BA Kemper L. Johnson Social Studies Livingstone. BA Ronald J. Jordan Mathematics Johnson C. Smith. BS U Virginia. MEd Mrs. Betty F. Kidd Spanish. French Roanoke. BA Hollins Mrs. Janet Krakauer Science Colby. BA U Florida.MS Mrs. Susan R. Kummer Guidance Counselor U Maryland. AB U Virginia Harold R. Landis Band Bridgewater. BS Radford. MS Mrs. Elizabe th D Lee G uidance Coord inato1 Longwood.BA VPl&SU. MA. CAGS 11 �Mrs. Krakauer with Physical Science Class In Teachers' Lounge Cafeteria and CAFETERIA STAFF. Mrs. Janice S. Young them all), Mrs. Reba Delong, Mrs. Christi prepare hot, nourishing. inexpensive school Calvin R. Graves Physical Education Second Semester West Virginia State, BS Clockwise from Above: Faculty lunch Table English lecture Spanish Class Office During Lull Faculty Lunch Room Conference on Finance Calvin Waldron Alternative Education Second Semester Livingstone. BS 14 �r Innovative Kitchen Scenery Maintenance Staffs - - _L__ er, Mrs. Catherine E. Jones (manager), Mrs. Faith Gordon (the greatest taco maker of H. Glover. Mrs. Blanche W. Sluder. Mrs. Pam Sartin. and Mrs. M axin e Tiller efficiently lunches. We Love You, Mrs. Turpin. Ralph H. Reed Building Manager Sherman L. Williams Night Building Manager NIGHT STAFF. Chris Shepherd. YEPT worker. assists Messrs. Maudie Lawton. Blair Preston. and James Booker to keep the school clean. Mrs. Vera H. Turpin Operational Services Miss Sandra M. Matthews CETA Opera tional Services 15 Night Scenery ���SCA REPRESENTATNES: lST ROW: G. Shay, J. Saunders, C. Teny, K Maner, L. Payne, D. Merchant, S. Janney. S. Atherton. R. Heath. J. Carty. 2ND ROW: A Logan, L. Bratton, C. Rollins, S. Giles, E. Patterson" L Moran. F. Graham. J. Gray, M. Bobbitt. M. Millner. Freshmen Jeannie Alexander Diane Anderson Kim Anderson Mich ael Anderson Nikita Anderson Kenneth Andrews Russell An thony Mark Armstrong Sue Atherton Karen Atkins John Bailey Michelle Ball Tom Bandy Maria Barbour Robin Barker Troy Barksdale Cindy Barlow William Barnes Kay Barnette Kenneth Beckner 18 r �Herbert Belton Tanya Boardley · David Bobbitt Michelle Bobbitt Buffy Boisseau Dennis Boley Mike Bowman Karen Boyd Lynette Bratton Lisa Brizendine Arthur Brooks Chinienie Brown Shane Brown Willie Brown Leonard Broyles Angie Burks .,.. Kevin Caldwell Leroy Calloway Robin Campbell Jimmy Cannon Eddie Carter Pamela Carter Janet Carty Karen Childress Karen Clark Rhonda Clark Bernard Claytor Jerome Claytor Neal Claytor Denise Coles Lisa Combs John Cook Kenneth Coulter Michelle Crennel Charles Crenshaw Tammy Crook Barbara Cundiff Misty Dales Lynn Davis Robbie Delaney 19 �Gordon Dix James Duckett Kathy Eanes Lenoia Edwards Rolanda Edwards Repee Elliott Stanley Elliott John Felts Bryant Ferguson Roger Flinchum Shawn Frazier Ray Freday Scott Gapp Lynell Garrison Lee Gates Deanna Giles Suzanne Giles Veronica Gill Bill Glass Rosey Glass Robert Goad Faith Graham Dean Gray Jeff Gray Cedric Green Cathy Hafemeister Patrick Hairston Michael Hale Carl Hall Tim Ham Carolyn Hardy Harvey Hams Denise Harvey Vicky Hawkins Donna Hawley Melissa Hayden Robin Heath Steve Heck James Hicks Monica Hicks �Tracey Hilliard Tommy Logan Gary Holdaway Mechelle Hopson Ricky Home Tracy Home Mitzi Horton Sheila Houchins Jeffrey Howell Wanda Howell Carol Huffman John Hurley Gary Ingraham Kim James Sean Janney Daniel Jarrett Lisa M. Johnson Lisa Y. Johnson Doug Jones J. T. Jones Kim Jones Melanie Jones Perry Jones Robert Jones Signe Jones Stephanie Jones Greg Jordan Debra Kasey Anthony Keeling Tony Keeling Diann King Karen King Terrance King Melvin Lackey Lona Lawson Marlene Lawton Robert Lee James Lewis Anthony Logan Angela Lowry 21 �Mark McCadden Kathy Maner Ann Mary Mendes Doreen Merchant Eldridge Midkiff Scott Miles Debra Miller Duane Miller Jeny Miller Martin Millner Cynethia Montgomery Linda Moran Tony Monis Mark Moses Linda Moulton Robin Murphy Joy Myers Mary Beth Nash Pamela Nicholson Monica Niswander Yvonne Oliver James Owens David Pait William Parks Kim Panis Eric Patterson Doneita Payne Leslie Payne Kim Penn Lynn Peters Camis Poindexter Todd Poindexter Tonja Polk Arthur Price Phyllis Pruitt Danyl Quarles Nelson Reeves Julia Repass Brian Robinson Craig Rollins �Lora Rowe Valerie St. Clair Rhonda Saleh Jeff Saunders Greg Shay Chris Shepherd Charles Simmons Lisa Sink Cheryl Slough Bobby Smith Everette Smith Jesse Smith Sharon Smith Mike Snyder George Steptoe Joe Summers Chris Taylor Mark Taylor Cindy Teny Melisza Terry Dawn Thompson Tim Tingler Melvin Todd Jack Tracy Rhonda Turner Shawn Turner Vanessa Turpin Jeff Vaughn Paula Vineyard Daniel Wade Lisa Waller Diane Wampler Irvin Ward Marion Ware Michael Watkins Mia Webb Roger Webb Lynne Weddle Clark Welcher Tammy Westmoreland 23 �Tim Whiteside Eunice Whittaker Marvin Williams Steven Wilson Mike Wray John Wright Robin Young Drawing Class in Shop First Aid Class Miss Old's Earth Science Class From the Goal at Victory Stadium Ruffner's Freshmen on the Floor for a Pep Assembly J li Studylng in Library �SCA REPRESENTATNES: ! ST ROW: R. Ellis. M. Woods. A. Gill. E. Payne. R. Monroe. D. Naboef.A~r.'A. Taylor. 2ND ROW: G. Lee. M. Hom. J. Kemble. R. Spraker. D. Webb. D. H ill. T. Younger. M. McGeorge. A. Williams. T. Crouse. Eighth Grade Eric Adams Jeff Akerson Donald Alexander Pertrina Amos Robin Anderson Cynthia Anthony Danyl Anington Valerie Anington Michael Artrip B. J. Barnes Mark Barksdale Jo Lynn Bell Becky Bennett Anthony Beny Ray Bethel Leon Blakeney Robbie B lankenship Lisa Bonds David Boskoski Nancy Bradbury Tracy Broady Angela Brooks Dale Brown Kevin Brown Marcus Brown Sandra Brown William Brown Tina Bryant Mark Bulls LaTanya Burks �Reggi e Burks Tammy Bums Milton Burwell Wayne Bussard Duncan Butl er Fred Calloway Kathryn Calloway Sam Calloway Joel Campbell Cathy Carter Penny Casey Wanda Childress Jeffery Clark Curtis Cole Mike Collins Linda Cook Anthony Cooper Joe Corby Karen Craighead Pat Crook Tonja Crouse Timmy Crowder Ann Croxson Ricky Cundiff Rhonda Dent Roddy Dew Rodney Dickerson Terrance Dickerson Doug Dickson Amanda Dillard Tammy Dillon Alfred Dowe Ricky Dulaney Sean Easley Karen Elliott Sharon Elliott Robert Ellis Kenneth Fanis Lisa Fanis Rhonda Feather Todd Fox Angelia Gill Curtis Goad Karen Grant Robert Gray Kristy Gregory Bernard Hairston Joandrea Hairston Cheryl Hale Sophia Hardy Jacob H arper Brian H anis Sterling Hanis Terry H ash �Grant Henderson Ricky Henritze Sandra Hicks Dina Hill Dwight Holland Melody Hom Joy Home Tracy Horton Stephen Huddleston Junius Hughes Robert L. Humphreys Kevin Hunt Clint Hurt Dina Hurt Jeff Jeffries Kevin Jenks Enoch Jernigan Faye Jernigan Linda Jessup Percell Johns Bobby Johnson David Johnson Jay Johnson John Johnson Scott Johnson Charlene Jones Charles Jones Christina Jones Dana Jones Debbie Jones Karl Jones Mia Jones Randy Jones Sharon Jones Jeffrey Joumette Michael Joumette Pam Journette Sharon Jumper Tracy Kasey Clarence Keeling Jennifer Kemble Marcella King Michael King Randy King Sarah King Todd King Lynne Koenders Jimmie Lany \ " Jeanette Law Cindy Lee Glenda Lee Thomas Lewis Dell Lipscomb Sonya Little ' 27 �Shelli Lockett Bonnie Lovell Donna Lowry Gail Lyle Tony Lyle Lorenda Lytle Ben McCroskey Freda McEnheimmer Mary McGeorge Larry McGlothin Ricky McKnight Derick Manigault Melissa Mason Carol Maxie Karen Maxton Vickie Meeks George Miller Mitzi Million Charlene Mitchell Robin Mitchell Ronda Monroe Leo Montgomery Bernice Moore Karen Moore Ricky Moses Tonya Motley Tammy Mowbray Melva Moyer James Mumford Delphia Nabors John Neal Brian Nichols Lisa Nowlin Terry Otey Jonathan Pait Lisa Paige Chris Pardue Tim Patterson Elaine Payne Maxine Payne Tracy Penn Charles Perry Darrell Porter Kathy Price Steven Pruett David Radford Trina Ramey Tommy Ray Renee Reed Angela Rhodes Troy Reed Ricardo Richardson Steve Rhodes Karen Robinson 28 �Tammi Robinson Teresa Rock Stony Roop Darryl Rosborough Sarita Rosborough Donna Rose James Rose Linda Ross Robin Ryans Wayne Saferight T heresa Sanders Sheldon Saunders Steve Saunders Pat Sawyers Maggie Sayre Patrick Scott Stacy Scott Selena Seaman Kathy Shelburne Roger Shelton Deanna Shepherd Yvetta Shepherd Carla Sink Vanessa Skaggs Junior Slough Lisa Slusher Carla Smith Deatrice Smith Delores Smith Joyce Smith Joey Smith Monique Smith Roger Smith Tina Smith Toni Smith Mark Soangler Rhonda Spraker Daphene Stuart Andrea Taylor Cora Terry Kenneth Thomas Dametia Thompson Denise Thompson James Thompson Troy Thompson Tyrone TI1ompson Martin Tinsley Tara Travis Quenton Trent Wendell Trussell Wesley Trussell Kim Tucker Reginald Turner Carla Turpin '.?9 J �Rosalind Turpin Andrea Tyler Sandra Underwood Catherine Vest Calvin Walker Andrea Ward Angela Washington Diana Webb Hwei Feng Weng Azalia Williams Ivory Williams Pat Williams Sonya Williams Wesley Willis Cheryl Wilson E. C. Wilson Eldridge Wilson Robert Wilson Jamie Wirt Melind a Woods Jackie Woodson Becky Wright Tya Younger . Exhibit on Korean Culture Test in one Geography Class Open Atlas test in another (.o n< entration Studi1JU5 F.1ghth Graders Research in the Library �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: lST ROW: P. Patterson. H. Weng. K. Shelton. W. Gill. R. Rigatti. B. Cook. D. Wampler. R. Reynolds: 2ND ROW: S. Lawyer. S. Howard. L. McGeorge. R. Jones. H. Evans. J. Carty. R. Rose. L. Ramsey. S. Milliner. Seventh Grade Travis Allen Carolyn Altice Jimmie Anderson Lesia Bandy Michelle Barber Robert Barbour Lisa Barnes Robert Bell Lamount Blaney Donna Boisseau Kim Bolden Rhonda Bolling Jelf Booth Tony Bowles Melissa Brizendine Esweld Brooks Garland Broughman Rickey Brown Wayne Bulls Lynne Butler Charles Butta Michael Calloway Timothy Calloway Tracy Calloway Jena Carty Luther Chambers Altamese Childress David Clark James C laytor Teresa Clement 31 �Patricia Clements Kenneth Coles Victor Coles Benny Cook Lany Cooper Deidre Craggett Lisa Crump Doris Curtis Karen DaVis Jeanette Day Bany Decker Matt Dillon Lori Dillon Odell Drew Sonya Edwards Lisa Engle Hope Evans Mike Farns Michelle Flynt Hardrick Fountain Mary Fountain Rusty F reday James Gaither Reggie Garrison Roger Gates Susie Gilbert Tracy Gill William Gill Daniel Glass Richard Glass Glenn Goad Lavonne G . ravely L isa Gravel R y onnie Gravel William Gravel~ Mary Graves Helen Gray Ralphola G Anthon reen Y Greene C eleste Gre E. ene nca Hairston Michael H . airston D'Anthony Hale Mark Hale Randy Haley Chenita Hall Richard Hall Sam Hampton Sheryl Hamlet Jason Handy Delores H arper Kevin Harns Brian Hartse! Sheryl Hartse! �Mark Hayes Kip Hickman Tammy Hodges Deric Holland Gary Home Stacie Howard George Howett Sandra Hubbard Bobby Humphreys Cindy Hunter Hope Hunter David Hurt Vanessa Hurt David Ingraham Forrest Irving Gary Jenkins Pam Jones Raymond Jones Renita Jones Sherri Jones Teni Jones Courtney Johns Gus Johns Lorraine Johnson Marvin Johnson Roy Johnson Keith Jordan Towanda Jordan Todd Kenyon Luther King Marie King Earlene Latta Roy Latta Pierre Lavender Richard Lavinder Yvette Law Carl Lawrence Susan Lawyer Bryant Lear Tammy Lennartson Lynette L ewis Ronnie Lewis Marcus Logan Banks Luckado David McAlpin Leticia McCloud Latonya McGeorge Tony McKnight Robert Majors Janet Mann Julie Martin Sherry Milliner Gerry Moom1an Steven Mo11'is 33 �Tory Monis Tracy Morris James Motley Darryl Moyer Paul Mundy Calvin Paige Glenda Palmer Paige Patterson Timothy Patrick Rachel Payne Ronnie Payne Trina Payne Roland Perdue Lana Perkins Debbie Peters Stacey Peters Susie Peters Tim Petty Denise Porter Antaniece Powell Gerald Preston Lon Ramsey Pam Ray Jane Raymond Sonya Reed Vanessa Reed Renita Reynolds Donna Richardson Janell Riddle Robert Rigatti Tenita Riles Frank Robertson Wayne Robertson Daniel Robinson Yolanda Robinson Rhonda Rose Wendell Ruben Carol St. C lair Tony Saunders Donna Schilling Rex Schilling Teresa Scruggs Kenneth Shelton Keith Shepard Angela Smith Barbara Smith Barry Smith Darryl Smith David Smith Lorenza Smith Rosalind Smith Paula Sterling Desmond Stuart Jay Stout 34 �Monica Stuart Hope Sullivan Xavier Swain Kim Taborn Tony Taylor Belinda Terry Coles Terry Denise Terry Donna Terry Arthur Thomason Daryl Thompson Dennis Thompson Loretta Thompson Desiree Tinsley Herman Tinsley Kenneth Trail Leslee Tucker Sonja Tucker Gregory Turpin Tyrone Turpin Tammy Vaught Robert Vineyard Henry Waker Pam Walker David Wampler Monica Warren Ronnie Washington Sterling Watkins Aaron Webb Lisa Webb Hwei Shin Weng L ynne Whitacre Maurice White Robert Whittaker La Tonia Whorley LeMare Whorley Terrance Wiley Angie Williams James Williams Jonathan Williams Richard Williams Sidney Williams Steve Williams Tonya Wilson Stephanie Witcher Bernard Woodson Angela L Wright Angela V Wri ght Tonya Young Ruffner on a Sno~~ Da~ 1n Februarv 1q71 ���Tenth Year of Budget Trips Delegate Chip Woodrum and Physical Science Classwork Think! A Bird on Byrd Checking the Atlas Ten Minutes in the Senate Gallery in Richmond Seventh graders found the eighteenth century Williamsburg lifestyle fun as they combed flax, ran through the Palace maze, and tried the stocks for size. deck. Then they rode past the equestrian statues of Monument Avenue to visit the mummies, Russian Easter eggs, modern art, and other treasures of the Virginia Museum o f Fine Arts. Race car driver Richard Petty. who was lobbying at the Capitol. was the highlight 0f the Richmond trip as he signed autographs for e1ghth·grade admirers. From the Governor's Mansion the eighth graders mewed on to the City Hall's rooftop observation Ninth graders traditionally journey to Washington where they visit the Senate and H ouse Galleries. the Smithsonian. the National Cathedral, and Embassy Row. JP, �the Ruffner Travel Service: to Williamsburg-Jamestown, Richmond, and DC Lieutenant Governor Chuck Robb speaking to Eighth Graders in the Capitol Seventh Graders in the Stocks at Williamsburg Gaol With Robert E. Lee in the Capitol Capitol Square During Annual Eighth Grade Social Studies trip to Richmond 39 �New Acquisition Atop the Card Catalogue: Nefertiti. Egyptian Queen Chess Game in the Library Taking School Pictures l ~I Math Assignment Students who prefer Cb 0 ss and Reading to paid Wrestling Assembly From Classroom to Chess: Learning Tempered with Frills and a Bit of Foolishness 40 �Preparing to pose for Band Picture ~· I. I I I • Due to a three-year Federal grant. Ruffner has a time-share computer tie-in to supply stu· dents with personalized print· outs of college and job data. "Guidance Information System·· Lunch Line Exploring Textures in A rt C lass After ten years Ruffner is still one of Roanoke's newest schools. Th e bui ldings are simple. yet modern and functional. New features. such as intra-school telephones. a mini-gym. and a whirlpool bath. are added at intervals. Geography Classroom o.11 �A Change of Pace: Education and Recreation from the Bleachers "Pep" Assembly NASA Assembly: Ruffner's Astronaut l -.'": ~ I Mrs. Riddick Putting It Across Assistant Principal as guest at Home Economics Class· Buffet Luncheon 42 �... Funny Situation Fans Viewing Wrestling Assembly The Stroll to Third Period / One for the Road Wrestling in Gym Class: An Eye for the Camera Ready for Vacation Faculty Christmas Party 43 �.• ......... ' .. I:', ··,.·~··- ·.1 j ��r;-~ 0 Cheerleaders Linda Moran Faith Graham Ronda Monroe Miss Old Miss Akers Tam my Mowbray Monica Hicks Dina Hill Andrea Tyler Lynne Weddle Karen Atkins Faye Jernigan Karen Clark Head Cheerleader. Deanna Giles ------- - - Cheerleaders at Basketball Game 46 Imposters at Football Assembly �SCA Officers STUDENT GOVERNMENT SEATED: President: Tony Morris Vice President: Karen Clark Co-Projects Chairmen: Bryant Ferguson Misty Dales Secretary: Deanna Giles Treasurer: Terrance King STANDING: Co-Sponsors: Miss Hicks, Mr. Williams lST ROW: P. Jones. W. Barnes. E. Smith. M. Hayden. K. Penn. L Edwards. D. Anderson. S. Giles. J. Myers: 2ND ROW: T. King. A Keeling. T. Moms. S. Turner. T. Keeling. D. Payne. M. Ware. T. Hilliard. L. Payne. M. Jones; 3RD ROW: B. Robinson. W. Brown. J. Vaughn. C. Taylor. B. Ferguson, J. Hicks. L Wall er. B. Boisseau. C. Rollins, R. Harris.W. Parks. ABSENT: Sergeants Cecil 0. Kincer and David L. Spangler. II •L-, •• I 47 �Band WM RU FFNER JR HI GH SCHOOL MARCHING t SAI NTS '90 ! N OKE . . ttes R. Heath NINTH AND EIGHTH GRADE BAND. BANNER CARRIERS: L. Ramsey. L Lewis: !ST ROW: M. Hicks (co -head flag girll. MaJore irll: 2ND and M. Bobbitt. Drum Major K Eanes. Drum Master E. Patterson, Majorettes R. Young and D. Thompso_n , V. Turpin (co-head fl~g~abors. G ROW. M. Hayden, R. Monroe. D. Rose. A Brooks. B. Barnes. R. Turner, K. Robinson. A Taylor, M. Jones, 3RD ROW: S. Brown. Edwards. Lee. B. Moore. J. Alexander. R. Burkes. R. Freday. L. Paige. J. Hughes. T. Kasey; 4TH ROW: T. Motley, V. Anington. D. Merchant D. .5 I. D. Quarles. D. Jones. I. Adams. J . Saunders, E. Wilson, V . St Clair. T. Dillon, R. Murphy, 5TH ROW: R. Edwards. M. Bulls. J. Felts. T. Le~' Jernigan. T. Ham, K. Coulter. I. Ward, C. Poindexter. Q. Trent, A Tyler. A Dowe, C. Brown: 6TH ROW: K. Clark, T. Fox. D. Wade. M. Wat ns. R Anthony. B. Hams. A. Cooper. D. Porter, R. Duckett. M. Anderson. C. Perry. Mr. Landis. fl ~' WM RUFFNER JR HIGH SCHiiOL MARCHING t SAINTS A Homecoming Parade 48 ll.' • SEVENTH GRADE BAND . "" fl �String Orchestra Sharon Smith Maria Barbour Janet Carty Renee Reed Melody Hom Robert Whittaker Mrs. Steele, Director Orchestra and Choir During Assembly Band on Football Field Choir During Christmas Concert at Crossroads M all A Williams. D. Porter. D Peters. Directo r Mrs. Houston. Accompianist: Melinda Woods: !ST ROW: B. Smith. D. Tinsley. L. Jtnsr·webb. B. Claytor. J. Woodson. J. S. Peters. C. SL Clair. R. Bolling. S. Gilbert: 2ND ROW: M. Barber. A. Childress. D. Terry· P. 3RD ROW: R. Payne. M. Kemble. F Jerrngan. C. Hall. J. Larry. W. Saferight. O. Shepherd. S. Underwood. A. Williams. · n R Dent. C. Maxie. R. Spraker. Stuart. A W?shingto n. S. HL1bbard. S. Peters. C. Wilson. D. Jones. D. Pait, M: Hale. G. Henders~l~rl<: D. Harvey. R. Hllmphreys. l Antho ny: 41 H . ROW: K Taborn. L. Buller. L. Whorley. R. Reynolds. D Boisseau. C. L~e. Rn Lemon. Kim Jones. Welcher. E. W1lson. B. Whitt. D. Smith. M. Hopson. B. Boisseau. L. Bratton. ABSENT. Joh ~{'Niswander: ~ 49 �Beta Club ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETY lST ROW: Stacy Scott (vice president). K King. Linda Moran (treasurer). Faith Graham (secretary). M. Bobbitt. Karen Grant (historian). D. Giles. J. Carty. John Bailey (co-projects chairman). T. Poindexter. 2ND ROW: L. Payne. Martin Millner (co-projects chalrman). L Sink. R Spraker. G. Lee. C. Barlow. Karen Atkins (project committee). J. Neal. W. Saf~right: 3RD ROW: L. Weddle. Jeff Gray (project committee). M . Woods. Misty Dales (president ). S. Wilson. S. Atherton. M. Moses. S. Jan.ney, G. Shay. M rs. Ryman. Beta Dance for Cimbodia (with SCAJ Beta Tapping Assembly: Mr Day C,() 1980 BETA TAPPEES lST ROW T Mowbray. C. Carter. M. McGeorge. J Kemble. R Reed. D. Webb: 2ND ROW: H . Weng. C. Anthony. S. Jones. F Jernigan. K Davis. T Lewis. R. Lavinder. M. Horn (member) ABSENT Tommy Ray.•Jeanette Day. Luke Chambers. Lisa Engle �Saint Newspaper Staff STANDING: Editor. Misty Dales Manager: Lynette Bratton Art Editor. Tim Whiteside Club Editor: Karen Atkins Sports Editor. Yvetta Shepherd Features: Reginald Turner SEATED: Staff: Maxine Payne. Michelle Crennel. Sue Atherton Becky Wright Adviser: Mrs. Ashcraft ABSENT: Jeanette Day. Ricky Cundiff. Charles Simmons 1980 Ruffner Rock Yearbook Staff Dell (the Ruffn er Spelling Champ) sorting pictures I ' -- . ~ Renee. Miss Newman. Doreen. and Penny cropping Pictures Editor. Doreen Merchant Assistant Editor: Renee Reed Business Manager: Shelli Lockett Classes Layout: Daniel Robinson Advisers: Miss Connie S. Smith. Miss Newman STAFF: Daniel Robinson Penny Casey Teresa Scruggs Dell Lipscomb Doreen Merchant Azalia Williams Renee Reed SALES· William Gill Lisa Gravely Shelli Lockett - - ~ ' 1 ' Dwet>n \\'ork111g on lil~\lUIS 111 a dt>serted <.: IMS rot llll Hondil. l'l'tl'Scl. and Andretl work111y du nny Mid ~etnt'5t<'I Brt>ak Ronda Monroe Andrea Tyler :;-1 �--' ..: ...~ \ . �----- �Girls' Varsity Basketball ~ Sue Atherton Foiward Shawn Frazier Foiward Mitzi Horton Center Renita Jones Foiward Terri Otey Guard Rhonda Turner Guard Vanessa Turpin Guard Varsity Home Game Ruffner vs. Breckinridge Roanoke Civic Center Practice Lisa Johnson Forward •• Eunice Whittaker Foiward 54 Miss Harman Coach The Girls' Varsity did very well this season. The team was un · defeated in the regular season and in the play-offs At the R oa noke Civic Cen t er. Ruffner outmaneuvered Breckinridge to become Roanoke City Junior High Cham· pions. �Boys' Varsity Basketball Willie Brown Guard Bryant Ferguson Forward John Hurley Guard J. T. Jones Guard PenyJones Guard Robert Jones Center Terrance King Guard Tony Lyle Center J_ _] Varsity Home Game Ruffner vs. Madison Coach Cummings Manager Tom Hogan Brian Robinson Forward Steve Wilson Forward The Ruffner Boys' Varsity Basketball team provided the Roanoke All-City Junior High teams with two players. Brian Robinson. 6-0 with a 14.9 average, made the first team. Bryant Ferguson m ade the second team. 55 �Football ALL-TOURNAMENT BOYS' .N PLAYERS (at right) B. J. Barnes Terrance Dickerson Outstanding Player Steve Williams ALL-Cl'TY JUNIOR HIGH FIRST TEAM Terrance Dickerson (5·7. 15.0) E. C. Wilson (5-10. 10.7) ALL-CITY SECOND TEAM Steve Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball I ST ROW· S Williams K. Taborn R Greene L Whorley 2ND ROW R Mitchell K. Bryant T Ramey V Skaggs jRD ROW D Ferguson .J Kemble R Reynolds T Kasey fJ Boisseau T Younger Miss Harman 56 Williams �0ST ROW: Coach Johnson. D. Rosborough. B. Barnes. T. Dickerson. D. Bobbitt. T. Ham. B. Glass. J. Hicks. H. Bel~her. J. Raughn. A Keehng. S. Turner. R. Gates. Coach Cummings: 2ND ROW: M. Hale. T. Reed. R Anthony. P. Jones. T. King. N. eeves. B. Ferguson. W. Brown. L Gates. T. Morris. C. Shepherd. M. Todd. T. Hogan. T. Allen: 3RD ROW: G. Turpin. C. T ay!or. _M. Spangler. A Webb. A Thompson. R. Dickerson. V. Board. C. Rollins. T. Whiteside. B. Johnson. F. Irving. K. Hunt. CB. Keeling. A Keeling. W. Parks. J. Joumette. T. Morris. Coach Padgett 4TH ROW: M. Watkins. M. Journette. L. Calloway. K. rown. Boys' Junior Varsity Basketball ., $' t.. _.___ ........ - - - - ___. . ,-, .t.. ........._. _. ~ .. """ .. .....,.,. ·',. , UNDEFEATED TEAM AND REGULAR SEASON AND TOURNAMEl'ff CHAMPIONS. l ST ROW J Smith and J. Johnson (managers). 1 Dickerson. E Wilson. A Greene ( manager): 2ND ROW: B. Barnes. D. Porter. B. Johnso n. R Maiers. A. Dowe. 3RD ROW Mr. Alleyne. T Saun ders. P Johns. L Kasey. F Irving. S Williams. C Lawrence. Coach Padgett. 57 �~---~~--· Wrestling Gymnastics , lST ROW: J. Alexander. D. King. L Weddle. F. Grafii m. D. Giles. L. Moran, J. Carty. M._Hicks. L. Ganison. R Glass: 2ND ROW: S. Seaman, T. Mowbray. C Carter. J. Kemble. M./Hom. D. Webb. F. Jernigan. R. Mo nroe. D. Hill. T. Younger. P. Casey: 3RD ROW: R. Reed, S. Hicks. V. Arrington. A..Jlyler. M. Warren. M. Stuart. J. Carty. T. Jordan. D. Anderson, K Tucker, 4TH ROW: Managers H. Evans. T. Calloway, S. Williams, M. Payne, S. Atherton. T. Home. D. Thompson, M. Crennel, and M. Teny, Mrs. Chernault r-r==~..,.....-~~ rrl r~.c:· :i.- ~!~&--- !ST ROW: T Calloway. L Ganison. T. Smith. M. Webb. S. Jones: 2ND ROW: T. Otey. M. Bobbitt. M. Stuart. K. Taborn. A. Wright. V Turpin. M. Warren. J. Law (manager): 3RD ROW E. Whittaker. R. Delaney. R. Turner. Miss Harman. S. Frazier. M. Horton. K. Koenders (manager). C Barlow (manager). God is Number One. Softball 1st ROW: Mrs Chemault. D. Mer Burks, C. Jones. D. Kasey. K. Maner. Tennis 58 �. Boothe. R. Haley; 2ND ROW: R. Majors. T. Moms. L. lST ROW: C. Terry. J . Cannon. F. Robertson. P. Mundy. J. Smith. W. Barnes. J . Pait.~· E. Webb; 3RD ROW: P. Jones. J. Tracy. R. King, G Whorley. V. Board, K. Thomas. A Cooper. R. Duckett. J. Handy, M. Hale. M. Millneh, p d ett. s. Turner. B. Ferguson. T. Hogan, J. Hicks. N: Jenkins, R Gates, J . Claytor. M. Anderson. W. Parks. 0 . Rosborough: 4TH ROW: Coac a g Reeves, C. Crenshaw. chant. D. King. K King. A Croxson. S. Williams: 2nd ROW: P. Crook. L A Burks. A Lowry. 59 �I Invitation to a Quiz: Matching Pictures with Captions I' ! H 60 �-Junk Food for t he Teachers' Lounge -Football: Pep Talk - Testing in English Class - Assembly: Losing the Wrestling Match -Cattle Guard at Jamestown Archeological Restoration -Confabulation and Ingestion: Faculty Christmas Party -Making Hot Dogs for Lunch - Beta-SCA Dance for Cambodia -Egg Carton Model of a Civic Center See answers on page 62. Answers for pages 62-63: E, K. I. H. A. G, B. J. F. D. C. 61 �-Making Biscuits in Home Economics - Art Class Completing Texture Project - Making Sconces in Shop -A la carte Lunch Line -Waiting Their Turns to Wrestle - Lunch in the Offing: Salad and Spaghetti -Officers of the Beta Club - Lunch Munchers in the Cafeteria - Storage in Industrial Arts - Cha ndelier in the House of Burgesses in Williamsburg - Concentration: a Geography Test See answers on page 61. Answers for pages 60-61: C, I, E. H, F, B, A, G.D. .B F �Quiz for Those Who've Perused the Tenth Anniversary Edition of the Ruffner Rock 63 K �Business Patrons Blumen Haus - Dove Florists "Sav It With Flowers·· EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES - 366-8356 A Full-Service Redken · Salon For your Barbering Services: R & R Barber 4323 Appleton Ave. 366-9782 Lee Ford. N. A. Williams Co.. Auto NATIONAL WATERBEDS. INC. AT TANGLEWOOD MALL Spencer & Sons Choice Meats 4301 Appleton Ave .. NW 563-9263 Personal Patrons Best of luck. Azalia Best of Luck in the Future ··Best of Luck. Girls" Mr. & Mrs. J. LoVJTY Best Wishes. Azalia. from your Sister Best Wishes. Rev. and Mrs. William L. Lee Best Wishes to Shelli. from Edward McCoy Best of luck to the Saints Es irrt der Mensch so lang er strebt! God. Seek truth. Have hope. Seek Wisdom. GOOD-BYE Ruffner. HELLO Fleming Good Luck. ··Class of 80" Good Luck. Doreen - Mom & Dad Good Luck. Football Players BARNES FAMILY Good luck to Azalia Good Luck to Everyone!! Good Luck to my godsister. Azalia Good luck to Ruffner Students ··Good Luck to the Class of ·84·· ··Good Luck to the yearbook staff Hello. Saints 1 A.S. May the Saints truly be Saints. Ms. P. Haynes Not studying - A price to pay Saints are number I. Stay Sweet. Azalia Stay Sweet throughout the yrs.. Azalia Tennis. Tennis. Tennis Welcome to the 80's. R. Lipscomb Mr. and Mrs Arthur Worrell la II n II .." n m-,1~ m1 . ' I I Ir r --r-- I. .,. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource William Ruffner Middle School operated as such from 1970 through June 2009. The building is located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue, NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock 1980 Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource The Ruffner Rock was the annual for William Ruffner Middle School. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RuffnerRock1980 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/6412/Ruffner_Rock_1979.pdf 727d5682e02458bd7a6f5244db37817e PDF Text Text \ RUFFNER ROCK 1979 �CANAL TREATY RATIFIED 9-7- 78. The hotly-debated Panama Canal Treaty is flnally ratified by President Carter at the Pan American Union in Washington. He was j oined by Panama's President Omar Torrijos and ofllclals from the Organization of American States. AJ YI R, Grl IA 1?oAAJoKE C • TV Pu BL. tc ROYAL WEDDING 6- 15-78. King Hussein of Jordan and Queen Nur e l Hussein greet friends following their marriage in Amman . The bride is the former Lisa Halaby, a 26-year-old American architect. TH REE IN A ROW AT WIMBLEDON 7-8-78. Bjorn Borg of Sweden holds his t rophy aloft after winning th e Wimbledon Men's Singles champion ship for the lhird conaecullve time. Borg defeated Jimmy Connors of the United States and became only the second man ever lo wear the crown three straight years. feoo1'-f LI 6RA'faY �YOU SHOULD BE DANCIN' John Travolta ignites on the motion picture sc reen as an explosive disco kingpin at the peak o1 his popularity in the film " Salurday Nigh! Fever." NORMAN ROCKWELL DIES 11-11-78. Friends of !he late American artist Norman Rockwell carry his casket from a church in Stockbridge, Mass., following memorial services. For years Rockwell illustraled for the Boy Scout calendar, the Saturday Evening Post and many other publicat ions . CAMP DAVID ACCORDS FINALIZED 12-7-78. President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel embrace and President Carter applauds following announcement of the historical peace initiative. The agreement represents a major breakthrough In the 30-year Middle East conflict. SHAH TE : LEAS REIGN SUPREME ~- .79. John Stallworlh hauls In a touchdown pass fro Teffl Sredshaw, as Pittsburgh dethrones the Dallas m oys 35-31 In Super Sowl XIII. 2 co ANTI-SHAH DEMONSTRATORS · 12-11-78. Demonstrators llll the streets of Tehran In opposition to the Shah of Iran, whom they claim Is a " puppet" of the Unlled States. Marchers called for the Shah's overthrow In favor of exiled Moslem leader Ayatullah Khomeini. �.. • ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Central Library Virginia Room �1 0 1195 0100134 9 ~;·/ J11 ?:lte Swi11f! Of 7:lti11f!s We at Ruffner - both the students and the faculty - have found ourselves involved in the school, in Roanoke, in the area around the city, in Virginia, in the nation, and also directly influenced by international events . . .. f· Ruffner's ''Outback' 1 - the View from Fleming High School Jn Appreciation Since Ruffner Jnnior High School's beginning in 1970, Mrs. Annie L. Basham has been our cafeteria manager. She has run an efficient food service. She and her staff have provided the next best thing to home cooking - always with a smile. She greets the students with a warm smile, and too, she is a very nice and considerate person. We're really sorry <::- see our ?-.~"'S. Basham retire, and we' re going to miss her. f Mrs . Annie L. Basham Our Wheels Awaiting ��WILLIAM RUFFNER JUNI OR HI GH ----- - - �t 1979 1'ock :Dedication There are many understanding, hard working and devoted teachers that make up Ruffner 1s faculty. This year the yearbook staff has chosen one of these faculty members to whom to dedicate this volume of the RUFFNER ROCK. This teacher is a very dedicated and hard worker. She 1s very understanding and devotes much of her time to helping the students or her fellow workers. She helps out any way she can, and she 1 s a very thoughtful and concerned person. To many of the students here at Ruffner this teacher has made your stay enjoyable in many ways. To many she has given good advice and has brightened up your days. Besides teaching she contributes much of her time to the cheerleaders. This teacher is very nice, considerate, and helpful, and has a very sweet personality. Because of these special and wellthought-of qualities that are found in this teacher, the 1979 yearbook staff dedicates this year's RUFFNER ROCK with enthusiastic congratulations to lvIB.S.DEBORAHPADGETTFLANNAGAN. v«rs. :Debornk P. 'J/n111111gn11 4 �Science Teacher Sponsor of Cheerleaders Thoughtful, Nice , Devoted, and Helpful. 5 ���Charles W. Day Principal Virginia State, BS Radford, MS Mrs. Martha R. Gravely Assistant Principal East Tennessee State, BS U Virginia, MA Ad111i11istratio11 Mrs . Inez V. Heinz Secretary Mrs. Ollie R. Naff Se cret ary 8 �Mrs. Audrey M. Page Office Aide Mrs. Donna T. Wiley Office Aide Mrs. Betty Jordan Teacher Aide Mrs. Patricia Waters Teacher Aide Miss Debbie Byrd COE Student Virgil R . Bailey Industrial Arts Concord, BS Radford, MS Bernard J . Brown Guidance Counselor Bluefield State, BS U Pennsylvania, MS Mrs. Marva R. Brown English Radford, BS U Virginia Dennis W. Cummings Physical Education Bridgewater, BA Mrs. Charlene Dean Hearing Impaired Atlantic Christian , BS 1aculty Miss Sonya S. Akers LD Specialist Radford, BS , MS Ronald W. Campbell Latin William G Mary, AB UNC Chapel Mrs. Brenda Ashcraft Reading Radford, BS, MS U Virginia Mrs . Johanna Colston Social Worker State U Iowa, BA Hollins , MA Hill, MA 9 Mrs . Kathryn Durham Mathematics Radford , BS UNC Chapel Hill �Donald L. Edmunds Mathematics Hampton- Sydney, BA Radford, MA Mrs. Laurie Edwards English Madison, BS Mrs. Deborah Flannagan Science Longwood, BS Miss Claudia E. Geiger GerI11an Radford, BA, MS Goethe Institute Miss Karen R. Goins Art Longwood, BS Miss Ann F . HarI11an Physical Education Madison, BS VPI & SU, MS Mrs. Gail J. Harris Mathematics Bluefield State, BS U Virginia, MEd Mrs. Patty J. Haynes Science Hollins, BA U Virginia , :MEd Miss Sally R. Hicks Mathematics Mary Washington Emory & Henry, BA Fred Horeis Special Education East Carolina , BA Radford ,I I �Mrs. Susan S. Houston Choral Music CarsonNewman, BA Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes Home Economics Hampton Institute , BS Mrs . Janet Krakauer Science Colby , BA U . Florida , MS Joseph H. Kreuz Basic Skills St. Francis , BA Pennsylvania State Michael T. Jennings Industrial Arts Berea, BS VPL & SU, MS Mrs. Susan R . Kummer Guidance Counselor U Maryl and , AB U Virginia 11 Ronald J . Jordan Mathematics Johnson C. Smith, BS U Virginia, MEd Harold R . Landis Band Bridgewater, BS Radford, MS Mrs. Betty F . Kidd Spanish, French Roanoke, BA Hollins Mrs . Eliza beth D . Lee Guidance Coordinator Longwood , BA VPI & SU, MA , CAGS �Roland T. Lovelace Geography , History Virginia State, BS Mrs. Jacqueline O'Neill History , Reading Radford , BS Miss M. Clare Newn1an Geography R-:tvfWC Northwestern, BA, MS Miss Cheryl D. Nicely Physical Education Madison, BS M. Steve Padgett Physical Education Cumberland VPI G SU, BSEd Mrs. Elizabeth Parker Librarian Wake Forest, BA Radford , MS Mrs. Julia H. Nixon English UNC Greensboro, MEd U Virginia, EdS Mason Powell Drama , English U Virginia, BA, MEd Miss Lu Old Science Radford, BS Mrs. L.K. Riddick Special Education West Virginia State, AB NYU, MA, 12 6thYrCert �Mrs. Joyce Roberts English Virginia CU, BFA Mrs. Nancy Robertson Home Economics Madison, BS Mrs. Betty D. Ryman Mathematics Roanoke, BS U Virginia James H. Smith Special Education Roosevelt U, BA U Illinois, MEd Mrs. Anne G. Sumpter English Madison, BA Arthur E. Thompson Physical Education Appalachian State, BS Randolph L. Tribble Industrial Arts VPI G SU, BS Mrs. Marjorie Smithey History UNC Greensboro, BA U Virginia \ Mrs. Joanne Steele Orchestra Madison, BMEd Luther Utt Career Education Radford, BS �Mrs. Concepcion Davis, a Substitute Chaperone Mrs. Sharon Mrs. Sallie VanLear Typing Elon, AB Watkins Geography, History Jarvis Christian Texas Eastern, BS, MS At SGA' s Prom Last May Mrs . Hazel P. Wheaton Library Clerk Bluefield State U . Virginia 14 Jerry T. Willia:rns Science Lynchburg, BS �Cafeteria fi11d vUai11te11a11ce Staffs CAFETERIA STAFF. Mrs. Janice Yowiger, Mrs. Faith Gordon, Mrs. Christi H. Glover, Mrs. Blanche W. Sluder, Mrs. Ruby H. Adams, Mrs. Margaret C. Tanner, Mrs. Bernice C. Barger, Mrs. Annie L. Basham (manager), and Mrs. Reba Delong specialize in preparing tasty, nutritious, hot lwiches. Walter L. Cox Building Manager Ia Mrs. Vera H. Turpin Operational Services NIGHT STAFF. Maudie Lawton, Sherman Williams, William Brown, Blair Preston, and James Booker scrub, polish, and shine acres of space. 15 ��I / / �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: 1st row: M. Robinson, V. McDowell, S . Chambers, A. Richardson, R. Anderson, B. Reynolds, C. Lewis, C. Boitnott; 2nd row: H. Hussey, A. Spangler, M. Crump, T. Waters, M. Swain, T. Johnson, R. Jones, N. Greene. lreslt111e11 Randall Abbott Tim Adams Angela Alexander Marcia Alwine Rhonda Anderson Leonard Anthony Ina Bailey Teresa Baker Jerry Baldwin Gary Barkheimer Cathy Barlow Eddie Barnett Clyde Barrett Tommy Baugh Tony Bayne Yolanda Beale Christi Belcher Suzanne Bell Narrissa Bennett Angela Birkes 18 �David Blanton Rebekah Board Tracy Bock Cindy Boitnott Judy Bonds Becky Boyd Wendell Boyd Anita Brown Bobby Brown Eric Brown Kenneth Brown Lee Brown Stephanie Brown Robbie Brookshier Roger Bryant Clyde Burks Wayne Burks James Burnett Sonya Burris Terry Burrow Ruby Butler Freddie Caldwell Danny Calley Darlene Calloway Tammy Campbell Alan Carr Cindy Carter Sherry Casey Eglenna Cassell Sonya Chambers Anthony Cheeseboro Tim Childress Calvin Clark Jody Clark Jackie Claytor 19 �Patrick Coles Rene Cotton Danise Craft Donna Crewey Richard Crigger Eva Crump Mary Crump Cora Davis Darry1 Davis Ricky Delaney Deborah Dillon James Domeika Tammy Dooley Kim Dotson Rudy Dowdy Latonia Dowe Terrance Drew Sandra Dudley Michael Early Tammy Elliott Joanie Evans Vanessa Evans Theresa Farmer Roger Fracker Ralph Frazier Keith Freeman Lisa Fridley Sara Fuhrman Calvin Gates Daniel Gibbs Laura Glass Tyson Golden Mike Gray William Gray Neil Greene 20 �Erby Greer Michael Grogan Bonnie Gross James Guttman John Guttman Carolyn Hairston Jerome Hamm Jeffrey Hariston Kim Harper Michael Harper Pamela Harris / Melanie Harvey Carolyn Hayes Alfonzo Haynes Courtney Henderson Marty Bobby Kevin James Tracy Herndon Hoffert Hollins Hopson Horne Sheila Houchins Angela Hudson Tom Hunt Heather Hussey Kirk Johnson Maurice Johnson Ruben Johnson Tina Johnson Donna Jones Mandell Jones Robert Jones Todd Jones Greg Jordan Todd Keeling Ricky Knick 21 �Diane Koenders Richard Lalley Robert Lee Coakley Lewis Andrea Logan Teresa Lovell Mike McCoy Vickie McDowell B.C. McNair Cindy McRoberts Robert Mack Tim Maiden Teresa Marshall Troy Martin Wanda Maxie DeAndre Meadows Yvonne Merchant Yvette Miller Dorean Miller Wendy Miller Robin Mills Rachel Mitchem Lynn Moore William Moonnan Jerome Motley Larry Motley Mike Mowbray Jeff Mundy Russell Mundy Sima Nekoui Valerie Nicholas Alvin Nichols David Nichols Randy Nolen Renita Nowlin 22 �James Oliver Connie Otey Wyndi Otey Sharon Oyler Juanita Parks Nathaniel Patterson James Patton Teresa Payne Kim Peer Debra Penn Michael Perry Tina Powell Nathan Preston Cecelia Pritchett Gary Pruitt Billy Pugh Kathy Pugh Stephanie Pullen Tim Quesenberry Deneen Ramey Tim Ramsey Vincent Randolph Laura Reed Barbara Reynolds James Rhodes Jamie Rhodes Alaina Richardson Pam Riddlebarger Michael Robertson Vincent Robertson Andrea Robinson David Ross Mitch Runion Robin Sandy Rhonda Saul )) �George Sarmders Terry Sarmders Bernice Sexton Tara Sherman Michelle Simmons Marvin Sink Carlis Smith Charles Smith David Smith Julie Smith Paula Smith Anita Spangler Anita Sparrow Toni Steptoe Gail Stevens Tony Stewart Kevin Stone Michelle Swain Jay Sweeney Renwick Taborn Tony Taborn William Taylor Nina Terry Darryl Thomas Edward Thomas Frank Thomas Tim Thompson Quinetta Toliver Greg Travis Carl Tucker Mark Turnbull Bruce Turner Michelle Tyler Billie Jo Vaughn Jeff Vest \ \ 24 ' �Becky Vincent Teresa Waits Shelita Warren Michael Washington Tracy Waters Leonard Watson Betti Weiser Darrell Witcher Ricarda Whiteside Kim Whitfield Keith Whitlow Carla Williams David Willis Crystal Wilson Dawn Wilson Timothy Wilson Tammy Wirt Reggie Woodson Michael Woody Jimmy Wright 25 �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: K. Clark, D. Merchant, B. Berman, J. Carty, K. Atkins, M. Dales, S. Janney, M. Millner, D . Jones . 8iplttlt (}rode Jeannie Alexander Kenneth Anders Diane Anderson Michael Anderson Nikita Anderson Russell Anthony Mark Armstrong Sue Atherton Karen Atkins Adam Austin John Bailey Charles Ball Michelle Ball Maria Barbour Robin Barker Troy Barksdale Cynthia Barlow William Barnes Kay Barnette Kenneth Beckner Herbert Belton Becky Berman Vincent Board Tanya Boardley David Bobbitt Michelle Bobbitt Mike Bowman Karen Boyd Kevin Boyd Lynette Bratton 26 �Arthur Brooks Jonathan Brooks Chinene Brown Kenneth Brown Shane Brown Willie Brown Leonard Broyles Sharon Burch Angela Burks Duncan Butler Kevin Caldwell Fred Calloway Leroy Calloway Laurie Campagna Robin Campbell Jimmy Cannon Eddie Carter Pamela Carter Janet Carty Byron Casey Mary Charlton Karen Childress Karen Clark Rhonda Clark Bernard Claytor Jerome Claytor Neal Claytor Denise Coles Lisa Combs John Cook Joseph Corby Kenneth Coulter Michelle Crennel Tammy Crook Christina Cummings Barbara Cundiff Misty Dales Donald Dalton Lynn Davis Robbie Delaney Doug Dickson Gordon Dix James Duckett Phillip Dudley Kathy Eanes Lenoia Edwards Rolanda Edwards Barby Elliott Renee Elliott Stanley Elliott John Felts Bryant Ferguson Kenneth Ferris Albert Fleck 27 �Roger Flinchwn Shawn Frazier Ray Freday Scott Gapp Lynell Garrison Deanna Giles Susan Giles Veronica Gill Bill Glass Roselyn Glass Faith Graham Doug Gravely Dean Gray Jeff Gray Todd Gregory Brian Grogan Donald Guthrie Charles Hale Michael Hale Carl Hall TimHam Harvey Harris Robin Harris Donna Hawley Melissa Hayden Robin Heath Steve Heck James Hicks Monica Hicks Howard Hill Tommy Hogan Gary Holdaway Mechelle Hopson Ricky Horne Mitzi Horton Shannon Howard Wanda Howell Kim Huddnell Carol Huffman John Hurley Kim Hurt Gary Ingraham Sean Janney Daniel Jarrett Kevin Jenks Barry Johnson Lisa Johnson Douglas Jones Jeffrey Jones Perry Jones Randy Jones Robert Jones Signe Jones Stephanie Jones 28 �-' - Jeffrey Journette Deborah Kasey Anthony Keeling Tony Keeling Carl Kesner Diann King Karen King Terrance King Chris Kuelling Melvin Lackey Lona Lawson Marlene Lawton James Lewis Anthony Logan Angela Lowry Tony Lyle Mark McCadden Mike McClamma Shalitti McCrary Benji McCroskey Donald McDaniel Mike McKnight Katherine Maner Margaret Mason Doreen Merchant Eldridge Midkiff Debra Miller Duane Miller George Miller Jerry Miller Joann Miller Martin Millner Cynethia Montgomery . Bonnie Moore Neil Moore Linda Moran Tony Morris Mark Moses Linda Moulton James Mumford Robin Murphy James Muse Oscar Muse Joy Myers Mary Nash Pamela Nicholson Monica Niswander Yvonne Oliver Jeana Otey James Owens William Parks Eric Patterson Doneita Payne Leslie Payne 29 �Kim Penn Lynn Peters Laurie Pillow William Poff Carnis Poindexter Todd Poindexter Tonja Polk Nathan Preston Arthur Price Phyllis Pruitt Kecia Raines Kevin Reeves Nelson Reeves Julie Repass Diane Robertson Brian Robinson James Rose Lori Rowe Robin Ryans Valerie St. Clair Rhonda Saleh Jeff Saunders Demetrius Seldon Greg Shay Chris Shepherd Carla Sink Lisa Sink Chery1 Slough Emmanuel Small Bobby Smith Deatrice Smith Everette Smith Jesse Smith Sharon Smith George Steptoe Angela Strange Marvin Stuart Joe Summers Chris Taylor Mark Taylor Robert Taylor Cindy Terry Melisza Terry Kim Thomas Dawn Thompson James Thompson Tim Tingler Melvin Todd Alfred Traynham Wendell Trussell Wesley Trussell Shawn Turner Karen Turpin Vanessa Turpin 30 1 �Paula Vineyard Daniel Wade Dennis Walker Diane Wampler Irvin Ward Marion Ware Michael Watkins Mia Webb Roger Webb Sherri Webster Lynne Weddle Clark Welcher David West Tammy Wes'bnoreland Becky Whiteaker Tim Whiteside Buffy Williams Mark Williams Eldridge Wilson Robert Wilson Stephen Wilson Mike Wray John Wright Becky Wyatt Robin Young Eric Zimmerman �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: D. Jones, S. Lockett, A. Dillard, M. Woods, T. Ramey, C. Anthony, A. Tyler, G. Lee. Seve11tlt (jrade Doug Adams Eric Adams Jeff Akerson Donald Alexander Pertrina Amos Robin Anderson Cynthia Anthony Darry1 Arrington Valerie Arrington Mark Barksdale Beattey Barnes Jo L. Bell Rebecca Bennett Anthony Berry Ray Bethel Leon Blakeney Kenny Blankenship Richard Blough Lisa Bonds David Boskoski Tony Bowles Nancy Bradbury Tracy Broady Angela Brooks Julie Brooks Allen Brown Dale Brown Marcus Brown Sandra Brown Tina Bryant 32 �James Larry Jeanette Law Cindy Lee Glenda Lee John Lemon Thomas Lewis Dell Lipscomb c . . . - ....... .. t _.;~i ~Katherine - .._ _ ~·- Calloway Sam Calloway Joe Campbell Mike Carter Penny Casey Wanda Childress Jimmy Clements Curtis Cole James Coleman Mike Collins I 1 T Linda Cook LaRhonda Craighead Pat Crook Tonja Crouse Ann Croxson Richard Cundiff Rhonda Dent Roddy Dew Rodney Dickerson Terrance Dickerson Amanda Dillard Matt Dillon .I Michelle Dillon Tammy Dillon Alfred Dowe Richard Dulaney Sean Easley Don Edwards Karen Elliott Sharon Elliott Robert Ellis Lisa Farris Rhonda Feather Diane Ferguson Traci Fizer Tommy Fleck Kim Fox Todd Fox Angelia Gill Curtis Goad l r Kim Goad Joseph Goodman Richard Goodman Karen Grant Anita Greene Bernard Hairston j. 33 �Cheryl Hale Sophia Hardy Delores Harper Jacob Harper Brian Harris Sterling Harris David Harrison Sheryl Hartse! Terry Hash Ricky Henritze Kip Hickman Sandra Hicks Dina Hill Dwight Holland Melody Horn Joy Horne Tracy Horton Derek Howell Joe Howell Junius Hughes Robert Humphreys Kevin Hunt Clint Hurt Forrest Irving Jeff Jeffries Enoch Jernigan Faye Jernigan Linda Jessup Percell Johns Amy Johnson Bobby Johnson David Johnson Jay Johnson Jolm Johnson Scott Johnson Charlene Jones Charles Jones Dana Jones Debbie Jones Karl Jones Mia Jones Rosalind Jones Michael Journette Pam Journette Sharon Jumper Tracy Kasey Clarence Keeling Jennifer Kemble Marsella King Michael King Rachel King Randy King Todd King Lynn Koenders 34 �James Larry Jeanette Law Cindy Lee Glenda Lee John Lemon Thomas Lewis Dell Lipscomb Sonya Little Mike Loan Shelli Lockett Bonnie Lovell Donna Lowry Gail Lyle Lorenda Lytle Mary McGeorge Larry McGlothin David McKnight Ricky McKnight Derick Manigault Kevin Manning Melissa Mason Carolyn Maxie Vickie Meeks Mitzi Million Charlene Mitchell Robin Mitchell Ronda Monroe Leo Montgomery Karen Moore Gerry Moorman Ricky Moses Tonya Motley Tammy Mowbray Delphia Nabors John Neal Sandy Nicholas Brian Nichols Lisa Nowlin Terry Otey Connie Owens Lisa Paige Jonathan Pait Chris Pardue Timothy Patterson Elaine Payne Maxine Payne Tracy Penn Charles Perry Roy Poff Darrell Porter Bobby Potter Jennifer Presley Kathy Price Steven Pruett 35 �David Radford Trina Ramey Tommy Ray Timmy Redmond Renee Reed Troy Reed Jimmy Reedy Angela Rhodes Steven Rhodes Ricardo Richardson Terry Robertson Karen Robinson Tammi Robinson Teresa Rock Stony Roop Darryl Rosborough Sarita Rosborough Donna Rose Linda Ross Wend ell Ruben Wayne Saferight Teresa Sanders Sheldon Saunders Steve Saunders Wanda Saunders Patty Sawyers Maggie Sayre Rex Schilling Stacy Scott Selena Seaman Kathy Shelburne Roger Shelton Deanna Shepard Yvetta Shepard Vanessa Skaggs Lisa Slusher Carla Smith Delores Smith Joyce Smith Tina Smith Toni Smith Tony Smith Mark Spangler Rhonda Spraker Crystal Stewart Daphene Stuart Desmond Stuart Andrea Taylor Cora Terry Kenneth Thomas Denise Thompson Tyrone Thompson Martin Tinsley Kenneth Trail 36 �Quenton Trent Kim Tucker Lisa Tucker Reginald Turner Carla Turpin Andrea Tyler Sandra Underwood Catherine Vest Calvin Walker Dana Walker Andrea Ward Angela Washington Diana Webb Hwei Feng Weng Azalia Williams Pat Williams Randy Williams Sonya Williams Steve Williams Wesley Willis Cheryl Wilson E.C. Wilson Tonya Wilson Jamie Wirt Brian Wiseman Lynn Witcher Melinda Woods Jackie Woodson Rebecca Wright Tya Younger 37 ���Eighth Graders with SRA Test Scores American-Iranian Study Team: Tammy Campbell, Patty Thomas, and Sima Nekoui Think and Confer at SCA Meeting Jn ?:lte Swill{! Of ?:ltin{!S: Study, 1ootl :Dance BETA TAPPEES: All with a 3. 5 Average and Good Citizenship !ST ROW: M. Gray, B. Ingraham , A. Brooks, M. Charlton, A. Spangler, A. Birkes, L. Payne, W. Maxie, P. Pruitt, S . Weddle, S. Wilson; 2NDROW: G. Lee, M. Woods, T. Fizer, M. Hom, R . Spraker, A. Greene, S. Lockett, K. Grant , S . Scott, W. Saferight, J. Neal. 40 �Choir and Strings Christmas Concert at Friendship Manor Lunch Line Dance Line Christmas PT A 41 �Eighth Graders at Richmond's Capitol Senator Hopkins during Lecture on Senate Business and Voting Up, Up And Awa11 - And !Sack (703 )981-2811 c Ruffner Art at Roanoke - Salem Plaza 42 �Surplus Faculty (SRO) Seventh Graders at Williamsburg By the James River Seventh Grade Orientation Fascination �Language Assembly !11 ?:lte ?:ltick Rush for the Bus Temporary Football Mascot 44 �Card Sharks Popcorn Eating Contest at Pep Assembly Of r1tt1111s: Action, 811tertai11111e11t Christmas Assembly: Music Break 45 ���1ST ROW: R. Mundy, K. Whitfield, W. Gray, S. Casey, L. Motley, M. Sink, M. Perry, D. Miller, N. Terry; 2ND ROW: F. Caldwell, C. Gates, C. Smith, J. Edwards, A. Robinson, C. Williams, V. Nicholas; 3RD ROW: T. Martin, B. Brown, M. Grogan, D. Calloway, A. Brown, J. Claytor, Sgt. Spangler; 4TH ROW: D. Witcher, P. Coles, S. Elliott, T. Drew, K. Stone, M. Robinson, L. Moore. ABSENT: Wendell Boyd, Andrea Logan, Robert Lee, Paula Smith, Deneen Ramey, Vincent Robertson, Robert Mack. I e1teerleaders ... r .I ·. Robin Sandy Pamela Harris Suzanne Bell Stephanie Pullen Tracy Waters Narrissa Bennett Deanna Giles Ricarda Whiteside Julie Smith Michelle Swain Mary Crump 48 ... �Meta etuh ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETY 1ST ROW: Karen Atkins (historian) 1 Robert Jones (project conunittee), Pamela Harris (project committee), Tracy Waters, (project chairperson), Roger Fracker (president), Misty Dales (vice president), Tina Powell (secretary), Deanna Giles (treasurer) 1 Mrs. Ryman (advisor); 2ND ROW: C. Barlow, R. Anderson, R. Whiteside, B. Reynolds, M. Swain, K. King, B. Berman, M. Millner, S .. Atherton, J. Carty, L. Sink, L. Campagna, J. Gray, L. Moran, F. Graham; 3RD ROW: R. Crigger, N. Greene, A. Austin, S. Janney, J. Saunders, G. Shay, M. Moses, J. Bailey, K. Fr~eman, M. Robertson, R. Mitchem, M. Bobbitt, B. Vincent, H. Hussey, B. Weiser, T. Poindexter. s e A Officers STIJDENT GOVERNN1ENT . · ), . . 'd (co-projects chairmen 1ST ROW: Brian Ingraham, Ricarda Whitesi. e ident) Vickie Pamela Harris (president) , Roger Fracker (vic)e· p;Nb ROW: Mrs . Houston , McDowell (secretary)' Tina Powell (treasurer ' Mr. Williams, Miss Hicks (co-sponsors). 49 �Ra1td BANNER CARRIERS. T MAJOR: T. Drew · lST.RBaker, E. Cassell; MAJORETTES: R. Young, A. Tyler, R. Heath, L. Weddle; DRUM Moo.re, V. Turpin'· ND OW: K. Clark, M. Smi.th, T. Mo~ey, C . Goad, R. Burks, J. Hughes, W. Ruben, B. Robinson J Johns' 2 i60W: D. Nabors, L. Paige, V. Arrington, T. Crouse, R. Turner, S. Brown, K · A. Broold G on;M3 ROW: M. Hayden, R. Monroe, D. Rose, B. Barnes, K. Turpin, G. Travis, A. Birkes, Randolph'G 'rnrayh ·Hicks; 4THROW: L. McGlothin, G. Lee, J. Johnson, S . Easley, G. Saunders, V. V. St.Cl;ir 's ~acam, R. Freday; STH ROW: R. Edwards, M. Bobbitt, D. Thompson, A. Taylor, B. Berman, Collins, T. 'Le~s cE ra;l' J · Alexander., R. Dickerson, D. Merchant, T. Dillon, C. Terry; 6TH ROW: M · Edwards; 7TH ROW. ·K atterson, C. Po:ndexter, C. Pardue, P. Coles, W. Burks, R. Shelton, Q. Trent, D · Bowles J Felts J · ·Eanes, E. Jernigan, T. Ham, K. Coulter, I. Ward, E. Wilson, J. Hicks, D. Jones, T. 8 amm, B. Hairston, T ..Gregory, R. Murphy; 8!8 ROW: K. Boyd,]. Hurley, M. Watkins, R. Wo~ds~n, L.'kith Willis M Dal T~ny, D. Gravely, R. King, M. Burwell, F. lI'Vlng, N. Reeves, J. Saunders, K. Jones, D. Price,' D. ·Alex~~~ MROW: Mr. Landis (director) , C. Perry, T. Foxx, E. Brown, C. Welcher, R. Duckett, A· er, ·Anderson, D. Porter, A. Dowe , M. Bulls, D. Wade. w 9 String Orcltestra ]. Carty K · Blankenship M. R. M. R. Barbour Moses Horn Reed S. Smith Mrs. Steele (director) 50 �eJtoir 1ST ROW: J. Edwards, L. Bratton, B. Reynolds, S. Casey, L. Glass, D. Smith, C. Hairston, A. Robinson; 2ND ROW: D. Crewey, S. Oyler, P. Pruitt, K. Pugh, T. Horton, L. Cook, D. Craft; 3RD ROW: J. Larry, M. Barksdale, M. Tinsley, E. Zimmerman, P. Smith, S. Burris, B. Sexton, M. Harvey; 4TH ROW: N. Greene, J . Hariston, T. Baugh, G. Holdaway, K. Price, R. Ryans, C. Hayes, K. Whitfield; STH ROW: G. Jordan, G. Barkheimer, J. Wright, P . Dudley. ABSENT: Tracy Waters, Ruth Saunders, Cindy Boitnott, Shelita Warren, Teresa Baker. DIRECTOR: Mrs. Houston. / Editor: Rhonda Anderson Assistant Editor: Doreen Merchant Business Manager: Andrea Taylor Advisor: Miss Newman 1979 STAFF: Rhonda Anderson Nikita Anderson Karen Clark Pat Crook Ruffner /(ock Sta/I Shelli Lockett Doreen Merchant Andrea Taylor SALES: Wanda Maxie Yvonne Merchant Alaina Richardson Anita Spangler The Editor Nikita , Karen, and Yvonne Andrea , Miss Newman , Rhonda, Doreen, Pat, and Shelli 51 ���flirts' Varsif!f Jlasketball I . ~---­ Eva Cn=p Center Mitzi Horton Guard Andrea Logan Forward Jamie Rhodes Forward __ ___ , _;;:::. Michelle Simmons Forward Ricarda Whiteside Guard Diane Koenders, Carolyn Hay es (managers) and Miss Harman 54 Ruth Saunders Center �(/iris' /lt11tior Varsif!f Basketball l~T ROW: V. Turpin, V. Skaggs, R. Turner, S. Frazier, Miss Hannan; ZND ROW: D. Ferguson, B. Bennett, D. Hill, L. Johnson, J. Myers, T. Ramey, L. Nowlin. • 55 �Roys' Varsity Rasketball ,.... ~-,1- Wendell Boyd Guard Patrick Coles Forward Roger Fracker Guard Ralph Frazier Forvvard Maurice Johnson Forvvard . -Robert Mack Forward Mike Mowbray Guard Michael Perry Guard James Rhodes Guard Kevin Stone Center 11 1 ~ Tony Taborn Center Billy Pugh, Coach Cummings, and Tim Quesenberry (managers) 56 �!3011s' ff1111ior Varsity Haskethall !ST ROW: A. Keeling, B. Robinson, B. Ferguson, W. Brown, T. King; 2ND ROW: J. Hurley, S. Brown, A. Brown, D. Jones, M. Bowman, E. Wilson, Coach Lovelace, P. Johns 1 D. Gravely, J. Jones, B. Hariston, J. Gray, A. Logan. ?:e1111is !ST ROW: P. Harris C. Williams B. Berman Miss Nicely 2NDROW: J. Myers O. Merchant A. Lowry K. King T. Crook P. Crook 57 �1ootball 1STROW: 1. Motley, L. Gates, H. Harris; 2NDROW: J. Rhodes, T. Quesenberry, K. Hollins, T. Taborn, C. Gates, K. Stone, R. Fracker, B. Pugh, M. Jones, E. Barnett; 3RD ROW: Coach Thompson, D. Thomas, P. Coles, M. Perry, P. Jones, C. Barrett, T. Bock, T. Morris, B. Ferguson, M. Bowman, T. Ham, W. Brown, Coach Cwnmings; 4TH ROW: Coach Holiday, G. Pruitt, R. Frazier, D. Bobbitt, J. Baldwin, T. King, J. Ferguson, N. Reeves, R. Knick, E. Thomas, T. Keeling, M. Grogan, T. Whiteside. (jy11111astics 1ST ROW: C. Hayes, P. Harris, T. Powell, R. Whiteside, A. Birkes, S. Pullen, M. Tyler, Miss Nicely; 2ND ROW: R. Glass, J. Carty, D. Giles, F. Graham, 1. Campagna, 1. Weddle, D. King, M. Hicks, S. Jones, 1. Garrison; 3RD ROW : T . Mowbray, D. Hill, A. Tyler, C. Carter, P. Kasey, R. Monroe, F. Jernigan, S. Hicks, V. Arrington, D. Webb, J. Kembal, M. Hom, R. Reed, K. Shelburne, ABSENT: Linda Moran. 58 �Softball 2NP 1ST ROW: S. Jones, S. BWTis, J: Rhodes, T. Powell; ~OW: S. Fraz~er, Miss Hannan, A Sparrow D. Koenders, D. Wilson, R. Turner, R. Whiteside, V. Turpin, B. Vaughn; 3Rn ROW: 'T. Otey, D. Ramey, C. Williams, R. Delaney, M. Bobbitt, M. Webb. Wrestling 1ST ROW: V. Robertson, L. Motley, C. Smith, M. Washington, D. Rosborough, S. Easley, R. Richardson, J. Pait; 2ND ROW: A. Haynes, C. Poindexter, W. Taylor, D. Thomas, V. Boyd, J. Smith, A. Keeling, S. Turner, M. Millner; 3RD ROW: Coach Thompson, D. Jones, B. Ferguson, R. Lalley, L. Watson, K. Brown, T. Drew, E . Thomas, T. Childress, R. Jones. ABSENT: Melvin Todd, Mike Grogan, Nelson Reeves. 59 �!6usi11ess Brown 1s Grocery Store 1723 Cove Rd., NW 0 . W. Clifton, Orthodontist Herbert J. Crook Con 1t. 366-1289 Lee Ford, N. A. Williams Co. , Auto Linda Hall, Sa-Ro Realty 387-0897 Lakeshore Bar G Grill - Home Cooking - L.W . Booth, Rt. 122, Moneta Lucky Heart Products - Ruth Law Nichols Auto Body Works Compliments, the Northwest Jaycees Orange Market No. 1 Padgett's Grooming Reed and Russell Florist 1705-A Cove Rd., Nw Telegraph, Coast to Coast We Deliver - TeleFlora Sa-Ro Realty Corp. 563-0341 7 /11 Food Stores - ''Hot-to-Go'' 2620 Cove Rd. , NW Williamson Road Pharmacy 3146 Williamson Rd . NW Good Wishes - Wright Brothers Pub. Personal Best Wishes from Ms. Akers Elder Walter J. Anderson Mr · G Mrs . Virgil Bailey Mr· William Beane Best of Luck for the Future Best of Luck to the Football Team Be. nice to your local English teacher. Miss Eva Boyd Mrs. Lelia Boyd Pauline Wooley Brower Best wishes ANDREA - MOM G DAD Best Wishes during your school year Best of Luck to Ruffner Saints ! Best Wishes G Good Luck Best Wishes to Andrea Taylor Best Wishes to My Son Enoch Best Wishes to Karen Clark Best Wishes to Ruffner Mrs. Carrie Burton Bier breut braunes Bier ! Buena Suerte ! Bon Chance ! L. A . Calloway J · Colston - Make life work for you. Compliments of the Byrd family Congratulations , 9th Graders Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Conner Mrs. Eva Croson Dedicated t o : Little Dog Lambeth Carolyn Duckett Harold L. Duckett Es irrt der Mensch so lang er strebt ! Sylvia Farrior From a friend Miss Mary Ann Gayles Good Luck Good luck, class of 1 179 1 1 Good luck, Alaina - Aunt G Uncle Good luck, Alaina, our granddaughter Good lurk, Ruffner students - Alaina Good luck in the future ! ! Good luck to all Ruffner students Gloria Gravely Happy School Days, Better Holidays Barbara Ann Harris Have a good year! Mrs. P. Haynes It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Angeline Jones Norman C. Jones Gus Krage Latini Studentes Ludum Hune Amant Joyce Lipscomb Compliments of Coach Lovelace Meiosis is Sexy! Joyce A. Merchant Betty Miller Mine is not to reason why Much success in your coming years Mr. G Mrs. Ronald C . Musselwhite My Best to Andrea, Mrs. Velva Brown Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost Period 3 is number one ! ! Stay sweet, Andrea - Miss Perkins ' 'Pi 1 1 R Square , not Round Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. - Addison Ruffner Band is Number One ! ! Ruffner Choir - we're the greatest! Saints are the best. Geraldine Serrell Mr. G Mrs. William J. Shepherd Carol Shropshire Mr. G Mrs. Arnold Speaks G family Good luck, Andrea - Cecil Taylor Tennis, Tennis, Tennis Mrs. Anna Mae Thomas To all Geminis, We're #1. What we need is love. - Vera Turpin Good luck to Karen Clark from Grandmother Waddell J. D. Wilkerson Success to Andrea, Odessa Williams Win!! Mr. G Mrs. R. W. Wills G Matthew Anita Wilson Earnest Wilson Mr . G Mrs. Arthur Worrell ��THE lfllPLE C ROWN 6-10-78. Affirmed and j ockey Steve Cauthen establish themselves as horse and rid er of the year by winning the Belmont Stakes, thus capturing racing's Triple Crown . GIANT OIL SPILL 3- 18-78. The Liberian tanker L"Amoco-Cadi s breaks up on lhe r ock s o utside Brest . France. after running aground and spilling 230,000 tons of o il in one of th e wo rst such d isasters on record . CUTTING THE C A KE 6-29-78. Princess Caroline of Monaco. daughter of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, is married to Philippe Junot in a religious ceremony at Monaco Palace. ANCIENT TREASUR ES OF KING TUT 12-20-78. The treasures of Tu tankhamun are displayed for the public at New York's Metropolil an Museum o f Art . Included Is the much-publicized solid gold mask , which is adorned with colored glass. carnelian and minerals . �THE MAN OF STEEL RETURNS 7-18-78. It's a bird ... It's a plane . . . No' It' s Christopher Reeve , who is playing th e title role of Superman in the new multi-million dollar feature film currently bein g shot in New York. A NEW CHAMP 2-15-78. Leon Spinks celebrates as the new heavyweight boxing champion . He took the crown in only his eighth professi onal bout by defeating Muhammed Ali in 15 roun ds in Las Vegas. Nevada. " SALT" TALKS PROGRESS 12-23-78. Cyrus Vance of the United States and Andrei Gromyko of the Soviet Union meet In Geneva, Switzerland, to begin a lengthy series of SALT negotiations between the world's two super powers. LEAVING THE CAPITOL 1-14-78. Mrs. Muriel Humphrey, widow of Senator Hubert Humphrey, leaves the Capitol where the body of her husband lies in state. She Is escorted by Senate Chaplain Rev. Edward Elson and Vice President Walter Mondale. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource William Ruffner Middle School operated as such from 1970 through June 2009. The building is located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue, NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock 1979 Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource The Ruffner Rock was the annual for William Ruffner Middle School. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RuffnerRock1979 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/5537/Ruffner_Rock_1977.pdf 33313eee4a1c7352a37defaf4a162cab PDF Text Text �In Memoriam MARK ANTHONY RANDOLPH November 7, 1962 -- December 22, 1976 Mark Anthony Randolph was a nice and kind gentleman. He had a good personality, and he was understanding, too. Mark Randolph was a happy person and not selfish. He got along with everyone. He was an honor student. His teachers thought very highly of him. Mark had talents in music. He played the drums and the trombone in the band. Mr. Landis said that he cared for the total band. In the future he had planned to be a band director, but did have thoughts about becoming a lawyer. MARK RA ND OLPH From The Beginning To The End ���1977 Rock Dedication All of the teachers here at Ruffner are really great. This year we h ave chosen a really special teacher who stands out among a ll the others. This teacher is very cheerful, optimistic, kind, intelligent , and dedicated to her work. She is also humorous, re spon sib le, thoughful, understanding, and she gets along we ll with the other teachers and students. Her smile is as bright as sunshine . Our congratulations go to Mrs. Elizabeth "Jami " Curry Hardwick, to whom we dedicate this year' s RUFFNER ROCK. Mrs. Ja mi Hardwick Cheerful, Kind, And Intelligent ---- �o 1195 0100132 3 \I 435545 l - / English Teacher, Cheerleader Sponsor 5 ���Charles W. Day Principal Stuart R. Arnold Assistant Principal Administration Mrs. Inez V. Heinz Secretary Mrs. Ollie R. Naff Secretary Mrs. Audrey Page Teacher Assistant 8 Mrs. Betty Jordan Teacher Aide �" Mrs. Brenda C. Ashcraft English, Reading Virgil R. Bailey Industrial Arts Bernard J. Brovvn Guidance Counselor Denise W. Cummings Physical Education Mrs. Marva R. Brown English Mrs. Jeanne M. Craft Special Education Donald L. Edmunds Science, Mathematics Faculty Mrs. Claudia E · Geiger German Miss Karen Goins Art Mrs. Elizabeth C . Hardwick English 9 Mrs . Eddie H. Hardy English Miss Ann F. Harman Physical Education �Mrs. Gail J. Harris Mathematics, Science J Sgt . Spangler, R.O.T.C., at left 10 Mrs . Pa tty J. Haynes Science Miss Sally Hicks Mathematics Mrs . Jacqueline Hughes Home Economics Michael T. Jennings Industrial Arts Mrs. Susan S . Houston Music Ronald J . Jordan Mathematics Ron R. Howard Science Miss Ina M. Huffman Home Economics Joseph H. Kreuz Basic Skills Miss Susan R. Kummer Guidance Counselor �Harold R. Landis Band Charles R. Luther Social Studies Miss Betty F. layman Spanish Del vis 0. Mc Cadden English Elizabeth D. Lee Guidance Coordinator David I. Lipps Orchestra Roland T . Lovelace Social Studie s Miss M. Clare NeWinan Geography Miss Luana Old Science Mrs . Elizab eth Parke r Librarian �Mrs. Judy T. Proffitt English Miss Carol A. Quigley Physical Education Mrs. L. K. Riddick Special Education Mrs . Betty D. Ryman Mathematics, Science James H. Smith Special Education Mrs. Majorie S. Smithey Social Studies Mrs . Anne G. Sumpter English Miss H. M. Townsend Humanities Coordinator English, Social Studies Mrs. Sallie W. Va nlear Typing J. Mason Powell English, Drama Mrs. Margaret B. Waid Mathematics 12 Mrs. Hazel P. Wheaton Library Clerk Miss Phyllis Runyon Social Worker Arthur E. Thompson Physical Education Miss Pendred K. Wilson French �Cafeteria and Maintenance Staffs Cafeteria staff is out to lunch. Clockwise: Mrs. Margaret C. Tanner Mrs. Virginia Miller Mrs. Christi H. Glover Mrs. Nellie H. Conner Mrs. Bernice C. Barger Mrs . Blanche W. Sluder Mrs. Annie L. Basham {manager) Mrs. Ruby Adams MAINTENANCE STAFF NOT SHOWN: Day: Charles Whitlow Night: Richard St. Clair James W. Booker Maudie Lawton Steve Hampton Building Manager Mrs . Vera H. Turpin Operational Services 13 ���'.~-~---~- '-.. ~ i-:::----- .· . ...... . SCA REPRESENTATIVES: 1st Row: C. Ward, L. Mills, Barnett, S . Harris; 3rd Row : T. Brown, K. Turner. . _. . .. •·.... : r J. Pritchett; 2nd Row: D. Overstreet, Freshmen Jay Abbott Tammy Akers Cedric Alexander Ronnie Alexander Cynthia Allen Brenda Altice Herman Amos Cathy Anderson Sylvia Andrews T ammy Argenbright Cindy Arthur Ricky Ashwell T eresa Askew Joe Austin Mary Bailey Katie Bake r Lori Baker Jeff Barnett Kim Barnett Antoinette Berry 16 J. Austin, J. �Tamm Bl Doroth~ Blanchett Alan Bl; aney Brid ankenship S"dngette Bonds i ey Bonds Charlotte Bo d Christine Brandon Y Keith Ed . Brewer L wmBrown ynnBrown ~arcus Brown ?bert Brown Tina Bro B wn ruce Bryant Deffrey Buckn er Donna Burrow C~rol Bushn 11 Ricky . Cal e e Bermce c Vanessa Campbell arter Howard Child Herbert Cl ress Jacki e Coles ark J ~mes Coles Jimmy Collins Winston c Lee C f orbett K rat N erry Crowder eal cunn·ingham Jennif er Davis Cheryl D Willia ent Rodn m Dews ey D" Tracy Dic~kerson Wendell ~rson bar 17 �Tim Duncan Terrance Dunn David Duschean Greg Dyer Paul Eaton Andrea Edwards Timothy Edwards David Fagg Walter Ferguson Tony Foster Terri Fowler Marie Fracker Kenny Fuller Sherrie Fulp Jerry Galloway Gloria Gates · Donna Gillespie Demare Gill Patsy Gills Mike Gravely Dawn Grinnell Deborah Gross Shirley Guerrant Crystal Guilliams Connie Hagg Ken Hairston Pamela Hairston Rosialee Hale William Ham Dean Hardin Dawn Harris Mark Harris Shelby Harris Stefan Harris Stephen Harris 18 �Sheryl H arr1son . Th D o~ya Hayden S aVId Havens Jrmny Hayes anda Hash ~~bba Heath M y Henritze artha Hernd D esmond Hi on Karen Hill cks Terri Hill Robert Hil Rodger H lesland Ra H ogan y Y. opson ur1 Hughes James Hurt Roger H ShelbY Hylt urt R osema on David J ry Jackson a mes Theresa J f Eugene Joe fries Harold J nes Rhond ones Rhonda Jones a Jones She lb Paul Jy Jones R obertohns on . Shirley JJ°hnson V eroni ohnson ca Johnson Byron K Mik asey Bill e Kemp Jo n yLaLaBri kl e Belindc and a Larry 19 / - �Lois Larue Kim Lavinder Lula Lawton Connie Leffel Lisa Linton Louise Lilly Tina Lloyd Sandra Lovell Virginia Lyle Vincent McCormick Anthony McCullough Donna McGuinn Karen McGuire Sandra McGuire Raymond Manns Gary Markham Judy Maxie Cedric Mayo Darryl Mayo Larry Meadows Charles Meeks Laverne Miller Leroy Mills Mary Min.nkl< St e rling Moorman Todd Moorman Donna Moyer Calvin Mumford Phillip Mundy Diane Murray Sadie Muse Bobby Napper Ken Neece Donald Nichols Ronald Nichols 20 �Vickie Nunley Eric Otey Mark Otey Debbie Overstreet William Owens Cindy Palmer Debra Palmer Vanessa Paschall Teresa Patsel Celo Payne Diane Payne Mary Jane Payne Tommy Payne Mike Pegram Rex Phillips Wanda Piner Ricky Price Jenine Pritchett Terri Pugh James Quesenberry Frank Quinn Angela Rader Juanita Rakes Tracy R eed Bobby Rice Tracy Richardson R eggi e Robbins Ellen Roberts Dana Robinson Carlisa Rose Andy Saunders Monty Schrader Gary Scott Renee Shelton Jo.Ami Shinault 21 �Jean Showalter Cynthia Slough Lynn Smith Sharon Smith Yvonne Smith William Smith Chris Snodgrass Karen Stanley Jane Stinnett Sarah Stover Kathy Swain William Sweeney Julie Tames Richard Taylor Ronald Taylor Billy Thomas Charles Thomas Herbert Thomas Sandra Thomas De bra Thomason Eddie Thompson Sheri Thompson Anthony Thurman Eric Traylor Kaye Turner Valarie Turner Gary Turpin Bryan Underwood Claude Underwood Tracy Underwood Carolyn Wade Stefan Walker Teresa Walker Cindy Ward Alvin Washington 22 �Joan West Dean Wheeler Mike Wheeling Cindy White James White Marlene Whitlock Jay Whitt Helen Williams Terry Williams Richard Willis Cecil Wilson Deanna Wilson Scarlet Wirt Gail Wright Timmy Wright Carolyn Moulter �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: R. Hartman, C. Smith, G. Meeks, M. Hurt, C. Cartv, B. Steve~, C. Turpin. Page. Eighth Grade Gerald Adams Christine Anderson Jolm Anderson Sydney Arrington Alice Arthur Neal Arthur Tony Barksdale Pam Barlow Eddie Barnett Penny Barnett Ralph Barrett Laura Barton Tommie Baugh Cathy Beane Tina Beatty Barry Belcher Jolm Blaney Dana Board Melanie Bobbitt Anna Boggs Reginald Brandon Terry Breedling Darrell Brinkley William Brooks Jane Broyles Stephanie Buckner Jean Bulls Annette Burwell Loretta Buslmell Leonard Calfee 24 / ' <' '\ �Bernard Campbell Cindy Campbell Vickie Campbell Mary Carter Rosalind Carter Cindy Carty Kim Casey Rudolph Cheesboro Susan Chewning Michael Childress Jody Clark Gwen Claytor Mike Claytor William Copen Sandra Cormell Katrina Craft Steve Craighead Mike Croxson Sherry Crump Angela Cunningham Irene Dallas Cathy Deeds Kevin Dickerson Ora Dickerson Curtis Doss Laura Doss Cindy Dudding Lutena Feazell Brenda Finney Jeff Firebaugh Sterling Fizer Matt Fleisher Wend ell Forrest Elizabeth Foster Roy Frame Scott Freday Johnny Gibson William Golden Erby Greer David Gregory Donald Guerrant Sherry Guerrant Verdell Cunt Deborah Haleer Ruth Hale Wanda Hamb Anthony Ha ITY ls Th omas Harris Rhonda Hamn Becky H ay es an Jackie Hayn Penn H es M'k y enegar .1 e Henritze Kim Holdren 25 �Tim Holdren Paul Honaker Teresa Honaker Darrell Horton Wayne Hoyle Margie Hudgins Danny Hudson Vickie Huffman Michael Hurt Kim Irving Etta James Terrance Johns David Johnson Deborah Johnson Jeff Johnson Ruben Johnson Sherri Johnson Denise Jones Ernest Jones Reggie Jones Sam Jones Pam Kasey Penny Kenyon Margaret King Ronnie LaBrie Jimmy Lambert Yvonne LaPrad Peter LaTempa Cedric Lavender Bernice Law Daynette Law De bra Lawton Becky Layman Tommy Lovell Monica MacBrair Robert McDowell Calvin McGuire Mike McKnight Barrin McNair Denise Mann Tammy Marshall Beverly Mason Mark Mayo George Meeks Candy Mills Candy Moore Mark Moore Karen Morris Latonja Motley Edie Musgrove Keith Nash Maurice Nicholson Sandra Nicholson John Noftsinger 26 �Dale Nutter Tina Obenshain Bobby Otey Ramona Otey Ray Otey Larry Overstreet Donnie Owens Sport Page Nathaniel Patterson Wanda Payne Jessica Pegram Deborah Penn Howard Poindexter Tyler Poindexter David Porter Nathan Preston Windell Preston Vicki Pruitt Raleigh Quarles Linda Quinn Mark Randolph Cheryl Reeves Jimmy Robinette Richard Rock Steve Ross Wend ell Ruben Richard Rumberg Faye Saul Carolyn Saunders Jane Saunders Toni Saunders Linda Scott Harvey Shelton Thomas Shelton Elizabeth Shively Debra Shockley Arlene Simmons Clifford Smith Connie Smith Paul Smith Richard Smith Tammie Smith Tilda Sparrow Karen Steahly Benita Stevens V emon Stockton Donald Stuart Renwick Taborn Tawanna Taylor Donna Terry Larry Terry Ronald Terry Sybil Terry Emma Thomas 27 �Reggie Thompson Sherrie Thompson Dean Thornsbury James Tinsley Bobby Todd Charles Towriss Dzung Tran Dee Tucker Wiley Turner Cindy Turpin George Tyler Billy Tyson Frankie Underwood Tammy Underwood Terri Waldron Cheryl Walker Orlando Walker Cathy Walters Gary Ward Michael Washington Jeanette Watkins Lois Webb Donna White Debbie Whitson Linda Whorley Garnet Wilburn Michael Wilder David Wilkerson D.vayne Williams John Williams Mark Williams Sally Williams Sharon Williams Johnny Willingham Bonnie Woods Bridgette Woods Kathy Woodson Michael Woody Shirley Word Macena Wright Pa ula Young �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: 1st Row: J. Smith, T. Waters, T. Powell, B. Ingraham, S. Scruggs, M. Mowbray; 2nd Row: C. Lewis, L. Lofton, P. Harris, R. Moore, C. Gates, B. Pugh. ABSENT: Robert Jones. Seventh Grade Randy Abbott Timothy Adams David Akers Angela Alexander Marcia Alwine Rhonda Anderson Leonard Anthony Teresa Baker Jerry Baldwin Charles Ball George Bandy Gary Barkheimer Cathy Barlow Clyde Barrett Yolanda Beale Christi Belcher Terri Bell Debbie Bennett Narrissa Bennett Joseph Betters Ricky Bohon Valerie Bolen Judy Bonds Kevin Bowler Louis Bowles Wendell Boyd Bobby Brown Eric Brown Stephanie Brown Valerie Brown 29 �Glenn Bryant Clyde Burks James Burnett William Burnett Terry Burrow Freddie Caldwell Tammy Cale Darlene Calloway Fred Calloway Tammy Campbell Jeffery Cantu Cynthia Carter Eglenna Cassell Anthony Cheeseboro Calvin Clark Rhonda Clark Jackie Claytor Neal Claytor Cathy Clemmer Todd Cole Larry Cotton Danise Craft Michael Crigge r Richard Crigger William Cross Mary Crump Sam Cwnmings Darryl Davis Dina Davis Sa ndra Davis William Davison Deborah Dean Dwayne Delp De borah Dillon Steven Dillon T ammy Dooley Rudy Dowdy Lafon Doyle Terrance Drew Mike Early Ro xie Easley Patty Eaton Cindy Edwa rds Barb ara Elliott Tammy Elliott Linda Fa gg Tammy Farmer Kenneth Farris James Ferguson Roger Fracker H erbert Frazier R a lph Frazier Keith Freem an Davis Ga lloway 30 J �Calvin Gates Tyson Golden Dale Graham Tammy Graham Dean Gray William Gray Donna Green Bonnie Gross Bruce Guilliams Jackie Guilliams Carolyn Hairston Rodney Hale Jerome Hamm Jeffery Hariston Pamela Harris Melanie Harvey Frank Hatfield Tommy Henegar Daniel Henley Rina Herndon Howard Hill Duane Hodges Ka thy Hopkins Jimmy Hopson Doanald Horton Sheila Houchins Frank Howell Brad Huddleston Angela Hudson Doug Hudson Bryan lngrahan Lisa Jeffries Kirk Johnson Tyler Johnson Catherine Jones Donna Jones Mandell Jones Robert Jones Robert Jones William Jones Greg Jordan Lisa Justus Pam Justus Todd Keeling Sandy LaPrad Leonard LaRue Ginger Lawrence Robert Lee Mary Leffel Hazel Lester Coakley Lew.is Andrea Logan T eresa Lovell Vickey Lovern 31 �Michael McClamma Vickie McDowell Donna McFarland Michael McGuire David McKnight Cindy McRoberts Robert Mack Theresa Marshall Brenda Martin Troy Martin Pamela May Yvonne Merchant Robin Mills Linda Miller Wendy Miller Yvette Miller Roberta Moore William Moorman Christopher Morris Jerome Motley Larry Notley Mike Mowbray Timothy Mullins Jeff Mundy Lewis Murphy Hugh Murray Betty Muse Tony Muse Valerie Nicholas Dana Nichols James Oliver Connie Otey Wendi Otey Angela Overstreet Sharon Oyler Juanita Parks Gail Parrish Jimmy Patton Gary Payne Teresa Payne Michael Perry Jennifer Piner Mark Porterfield Tina Powell Rebecca Pridemore Cecelia Pritchett Billy Pugh Stephanie Pullen Timmy Quesenberry Deneen Ramey Vincent Randolph Brenda Ransome Laura Reed Barbara Reynolds 32 �Vincent Robertson Andrea Robinson Deanna Robinson Michele Robinson Robbie Rock David Ross Wayne Ross Darryl Rosser Mitch Runion Robin Ryans Linda StClair George SalUlders Gerald SalUlders Ruth SalUlders Steven Scruggs Tara Sherman Melvin Shorter Marvin Sink Carlis Smith Charles Smith David Smith Jeffrey Smith Julie Smith Paula Smith Shirlene Smith Debra Sow ers Anita Sparrow Joel Spradlin Angela Strange Michael Staples Tonie Steptoe Gail Stevens Kevin Stone Angela Strange April Stroup Michelle Swain Jay Sw eeney Robert Taborn Angel Terry Nina Terry Edward Thomas Frank Thomas Pa tty Thomas Brenda Thomason Anthony Thompson Deborah Thompson Lewis Thompson Tim Thompson Melvin Todd Wendell Trussell Westley Trussell :arl Tucker \liark Turnbull {are n Turpin I 33 - _J �Tanuny Vass Billie Jo Vaughn Jeff Vaughn Rebecca Vincent Darryl Wade Teresa Waits Ronnie Ward Shelita Warren Jackie Washington Tracy Walters Leonard Watson David Wheeler Marsha White Ricarda Whiteside Kim Whitfield Ivory Williams Jay Williams Mark Williams Russell Williams David Willis Crystal Wilson Dawn Wilson Derrick Wilson Tinuny Wilson Timothy Wilson Reginald Woodson Terri Woodson Jinuny Wright Values Clarification SessioJl 34 �Through the Back Door Front Yard 35 ���Full House Students eager to get to knowledge. Got the point? In some classes the behavior is so good you can even get a nap. Eighth Graders In Richmond St. John's Churchyard Coppertone 38 Richmond's Capitol �Typical School Day p, from 0 • Band performs for P. T ,A. 39 Assem b ly Line �Bottom Side Up A Re a l Cl assroom Anon)'lllOUS Fe a t Women 40 I 5 YS• �. • International Assembly First Use of Ne w Mini- Sta ge I Girls ' -64-25 41 ���Beta Club 1st Row: J. Noftsinger (project committee ), C. C a rty (historia n), M . Cro xson (vice-president), D. Overstreet (president), C . Ward (secretary ), D. Grinne ll (project cha irm a n), J. T a mes (proj e c t committee ); 2nd Row: D. Wilkerson, K. Dickerson, D. Bla ney, J. Crump, P. Young, A. Simmons, R. Layma n, N. Cunningham, K. Barnett e , G . Markh am, P. Ba rlow, J. Bulls; 3rd Row: E. Rob e rts, C. Guilliams, B. St evens, E. Musgrove , J. Stinnette, T. W a lker, K. N ash, C . Smith , Mrs . Rym a n ( a dvi ser); 4th Row: K. Irving, V. C a rter, K . Ba ker, W. Corbett, B . Underwood, F . Quinn, K . Sw a in, M. Wright, L. Bake r, C . W a lke r, T . Feaze ll, T . Johns. ABSENT: Kirn Lavinde r. Un-Paper Staff Co-M a n a ging Edi tors : V. Carter, B. Stevens News Editor: K. N ash Sports Editors: K. Turne r, M . G ro xson Circula tion Editors: L. St. C l a ir , D . Burrow Copy Editors: B. Henritze , J. West F eature Editor: K . Ba rne tte Art Ediror: Th e Shado w Adv i sers: Mrs . Parker , Miss Tow n send 1 st Row: Vanessa Carter Mike C D · · Jo a n West K · th N h roxson, a vid Wilke rson, Be nita Steven s , 1 . W a lker Bobb;:- H a.st' ~ ane Turner, Crysta l Guilli ams; 2nd Row : Teresa Rake s 'Kirn Barn:~~ 2 ~. oTnna Burrow, Kaye Turner, Ellen Roberts, Ju a nita ' ' - iss ownsend (adviser). 'v" 44 TD. w . �Choir AT PIANO: Mrs, Houston (director), Kim La vinder (accomp a nist), Mr. Luther; 1st Row: S. D a vis, M. Leffel, K. Whitfield, S. Warren, B. Reynolds, D. Ramey; 2nd Row: J. Wright, G. Barkheimer, M. Todd, W. Miller, C. Hairston, C. Wilson, S. H a rris, M. M a cBriar, B. Layman, Y. Smith, S. Nicholson, D. Porter, D. H a rdin, T. Hill, J. Tames, T. Lloyd, D. Burrow, C. Guilliams, L. Linton, L. Doss, S.Chewning; 3rd Row : J. H a riston, R. Herndon, N. Terry, A. Loga n, P. Smith, D. Robinson, L. Baker, K. Stea hly, T. Fowler, M. Bobbitt, S. H a yes, B. Belcher, S. Craighe a d, C. Rose, G. Gates, R. Jackson, M. Herndon, V. Howe ll, R. Jones , D. H a l e , S. Word; 4th Row: T. Farmer, L. Fagg, D. Greene, J. Claytor, D. Wilson, R. S a unders, C. Edwa rds, L. St. Cla ir , T. Brown, D. Wilson, J. Watkins, D. La wton, T. Foster, M. Kemp, B. La Brie, G. Turnpin, T. Unde rwood, J. Shinault, G. Wright, D. Murra y, C. Boyd, V. Turner, S. Muse. 0 r c h e s t r a K. Kasey, D. Stua rt, C. C a rty, P. Kenyon, 'f . M a rsh a ll, L. Justus, T . R e e d , B. R a nsom e, M r . Lipps, Baldwin, B. Pugh, K. Freeman. 45 J. �rr--- Band BANNER CARRIERS: S. H arris, L. Baker; DRUM MAJOR: K • .Brewer; MAJORETTES: A. Edwards, K. Swain (drum majorette), B. Campbell, B. Larry; 1st Row: J. Coles, S. Guerrant, L. Feazell, C. Moore, S. Crump, W. Gray, G. Markham, T. Johns, L. He a th; 2nd Row: C . Rose, T. Bell, C. Reeves, M. Wright, L. Lawton, D. Blaney, K. S a unders, P. Justus, S. Johnson, D. Hale; 3rd Row: S. Thomas, D. Willis, S. Scrugg s, T. Dooley, M. Early, V. Randolph, G. Saunders, R. Quarles, W. Boyd, J. Collins, D. Wilkerson, O. Dickerson; 4th Row: K. Barnette, M. Wilder, J . Bulls, R. Hale, H. Clark, D . Gra y, S. Freday, C. Tucker, W. Golden, J. Hopson, R. T aborn, C. Turpin; SthRow:V. C a rter, D. Tucker, R. Fra cker, J. Abbott, M. Porterfield, D. James, B. Stevens, D. Terry, T. Drew, M. Gra vely, S. H a rris, T. H a yden; 6th Row: M. Fra cker, Mr. La ndis (director ), E. Brown, K. Stowe, W. Hoyle, D. Saunders, M. Sta ples, D, Gill, R. Taylor, T. H arris, D. Havens, P. Kasey; 7th Row: S. Page, R. Woodson, R. Otey, D. Gregory, M. Randolph, D. Buckner, S. Arrington. c • h e e r 1 e a d e r s /: Lori Baker Shelby H a rris Julie Tames Cindy Ward 46 Tina Brown Mrs, H ardwick Terri Pugh �R. 0. T. C. 1st Row: L. Mills, J. Coles, D. Wilson, N. Cunningham, D. Lawton, L. Lawton, E. Jones; 2nd Row: K. Brewer, D. Buckner, W. Smith, R. Dickerson, T. Edwards, E. Rosser, M. Harris, W. Poindexter; 3rd Row: H. Poinde xte r, Serge a nt Kincer, T. Foster. Year book Staff Of '77 Ruffner Rock Bo.bbyHenritze, Donna Burrow, Connie Smith, D avid Wilkerson, Gary Turpin a nd G a ry Markham choo se athletics pictures. ' Bobby Henritze, Miss Newman ( adviser), Gary M a rkh am , Cheryl Reeves, David Wilkerson, a nd Connie Smith work on l a youts. PRODUCTION STAFF Editor: Connie Sue Sm ith Assistant Editors: G ary Markham a nd Bobby Henritze Faculty a nd Staff: Connie Smith Cla sses: G ary Turpin and Christine Anderson School Life: Gary M a r kh am A t. . . c iv1t1es: Donna Burrow a nd Conni e Smith Art and Athletics · D .d Wilkerson · avi LaY:outs: Cheryl Reeves Bus1nes.s Manager: Bobb Henr1tze Y Horse Play: Staff a nd Ad . SALES STAFF v1ser Eglenna CasseH Irene Dallas Cindy Turpin Michae l Hurt Melanie Bobbitt Terrie Fowler 47 ���Coach Cummings Rodney Dickerson Guard Dale Nutter Center Richard Taylor Guard Tim Edwards Guard Anthony Thunnan Guard 50 Harold Jones Forward Alvin Washington Center Charles Meeks Froward �Junior Varsity Basketball 1st L Row: D. Guerrant, S. ArriXon G. Meeks, R. Jones, w. Tyson·, 2n d R ow: '&',._.,.... C . avend er, T . Jo hns , C oac h ove i ace. ABS""'' 1: Wendell Ruben. w. Fore st , s. R oss, M . M oore. Wrestling 1st Row: E. Jones M W hingt S ,Arrington, L. Mills, J. Tinsley , R. Johnson, W. Golden, R . Taylor, J. Clark., S. Freday;'2nd Ro~: T. ~~y; R. Fracker , J. Austin, D. Sewell, D . Buckner, C. Thomas, R . Jones J. Noftsmger, T. Underwood, T. Richardson, L. Motley; 3rd R~w: Coach Thompson, P. Kasey (scorekeeper) , W . Harn, C · Mumford y H h W Srnith H . Jones, B. LaBr1e, M. Croxson, R . Dowdy . ABSENT: Lloyd Mitchell, Tvler Johnso~. ug es, · ' 51 �1st Row: A. Loga n, 0 , Dickerson (ma.nager), c .. White (m a n a er) T. Dickerson (manage r_), R. White side, T • Powell, D . R a mey; 2nd Row: P. H a rri s, D . D a vis, S, Harri so! (V) Miss H a rm a n, K. Irvmg (V), B, V a ugh a n, P, K asey, K. H ash (V), D. Tucker, A. Edwards (V); 3rd Row· H'l (V) B. H a le (V), C. Turpin (V), S. Terry; 4 t h Row: C . C a rty (V), M. Wright (V), K, Morris The. 1• a e on the V a rsity Te am a re denoted by a (V). • p aye r s D Girls' Varsity And Junior Varsity Basketball ~~ �G • 1 r 1 s' T e n n • 1 s 1st Row: P. Harris, S. H a rrison, J, T a m e s, M. King; 2nd Row: Miss Quigle y, D. Robinson, C, Reeves, S. Word, D. Wilson. Gymnastics 1st Row: P . Young, R . Whiteside , T. Powell, T. Pugh, I. D a llas , P . H arris, A . Loga n , T. T aylor , M . King; 2nd Row: C, R eeves (m an a g e r), K . Turn er (m a n a ger), D , H a l e, Miss Quig l e y, J. S a unders, C . W a rd, T . Sherm a n, D . Ov e rstr e et, S . H a rris , (man a g e r), B. S teve n s (m a n a g e r ). 53 �Halftime Huddle Pa id Assembly: Ruffner vs. Addison Softball 1st Row: B. Vaughan, B. Hayes, S . T erry, C . Turpin, T . Sherm a n, Mi ss H a rm a n , C . C a r ty, B. H a l e, T · Dicke rson; 2nd Row : D. D avis, L. Lawto n, D . Lawton, B. Mason, D . H a l e , T . T a ylor, C . White. 54 �Football 1st Row: H. Jones, G. Dyer, B. LaBrie, J, Barnett, T. Edwards; 2nd Row: B. Belcher, T. Shelton, R. Jones, R. Otey, K. Nash, J. Austin, .R. Taylor, D. Nutter, T. Richardson, S. Harris, W. Sweeney, W. Smith; 3rd Row: Coach Lovelace, Coach Thompson, B. Rice, L. Meadows, M. Cro xson, J. Noftsinger, Y. Hughes, T. Williams, C. Meeks, A. Thurman, K. Brewer, F, Quinn, Coach Cummings. Get that touchdown! Teamwork SS �R.R. Henritze Mr. & Mrs. T .L. Herndon Hi there, chief. Ron Howardwor ld 's best scientist I love you, G. W. I think-therefore I am. If I don't think-- am I not? It's all down to good night, Vienna . . . ad infinitum D. L. Webb It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. New Yorkers are great. Our appreciation to Mr. Day Business Patrons Compliments of 0 'Brien Meat's R. Moran's Neighborhood Barber Shop 3607 Williamson Road Oh! Thank Heaven for ?-Eleven . Truevine Dragstrip-389-1329 We do it right or not at all: Hershberger Shell. Roy L. Webber Florist Incorporated Williamson Road Phar~acy Mrs. Page and Sport Pax N obiscum Mr. Nelson L. Reeves and Mrs. Lottie E. Reeves Saints are great ! Thumper says: "If you can't say nuthin' nice, don't say nuthin' a t all . " To the greatest school team ever and, teachers, I've enjoyed it. Hope you h a ve. Love always, Tr a cy Richardson. Up from bondage--but held back by chains. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of a ll men-only The Shadow knows. Personal Patrons At daybreak it is all a new day. Forget what happened yesterday . SRA Virgil Bailey Best Wish es! Compliments, Co ach Lovelace. Congratulations to th e Yearbook Staff! Creekmore is b est! Mr. Cha rles W. Day Do yo u ever feel lik e the east e nd of a west bound horse? Paul Eaton Es irrt der Mensch so la ng er strebt! From a friend Good Luck, S aints '77. Good Luck, William Ruffner. Mr. & Mrs. James H. Guilliams Miss Crysta l D awn Guilliams Mrs. Ivy Hanes Patty J. Haynes J .D. Wilkerson W<:(men's Lib w 9 m e n' s Lip 56 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource William Ruffner Middle School operated as such from 1970 through June 2009. The building is located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue, NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock 1977 Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource The Ruffner Rock was the annual for William Ruffner Middle School Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RuffnerRock1977 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/4247/RuffnerRock1976.pdf 900edb0561edd07d7258fdcb49629c1b PDF Text Text �'Roa n ok~ C. ii:f 'Roa.nokeJ Vir3in\a 'P'A.b\ ic L:b rar_j �ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Central Library Virginia Room ��Put It Together".. �Cao-thien-Tin (above), an eighth grade student sta;ted 7oming to Ruffner this year. He is from ' Saigon Ul Vietnam. 1976 Beta Tappees pose. This RUFFNER ROCK represents William Ruffner Junior High School's sixth year: . These six years have brought some terrific changes to oux school. Our school was named after the first State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Virginia, Dr . William H . Ruffner. Dr . Ruffner also was a chaplain, a pastor, and a geologist. The names "Saints" and "Ruffner Rock" were derived from Dr. Ruffner 1s last two vocations. 2 �William Ruffner Junior High School Roanoke, Virginia ) THE RUFFNER ROCK 1976 3 �Dedication Of The 1976 Rock 'J'.his year, as always, the staff had a difficult decision as to whom we should dedicate this yearbook. But as always, we came up with an outstanding teacher. This teac her works hard to help students with their problems. This person has a pleasing personality, and she gets along well with all of the student body here at Ruffner. She is a very kind teacher with a cheerful smile and a strong sense of responsibility toward her students. So, since she teacher English so well, we, the yearbook staff, would like to show our appreciation by dedicating this 1976 Ruffner Rock and our love to Mrs. Eddie H . Hardy. MRS. EDDIE H. HARDY 4 �A 5 �Runner-up Trophy , u "Ttl'-G s ~plTIO"' SCJeNCE. ~· Mrs. Turpin, Soloist Mr. Jordan's Math Class �446238 0 1195 0100131 5 \ - '( Faculty Choir at Christmas Assembly FACULTY AND STAFF �Charles W. Day Principal Howard E . Burke Assistant Principal Administration Mrs. Inez V . Heinz Secretary Mrs. Ollie R . Naff Secretary Mrs. Janet S. FWTy Teacher Assistant Miss Jill J. Old Cleric al Assistant Hall Duty Faculty vs. Varsity, 53 - 48 Mrs. Gladys D. Brewer Teacher Aide Miss Barbara G. Landon Tutor Mrs. Donna Wiley c. o. E. Student 8 �· John K. Allman Visiting Teacher Mrs. Brenda Ashcraft English c. Virgil R. Bailey Industrial Arts Miss Mary Ann Bentley Art Bernard ] • Brown Guidance Counselor Mrs. Jeanne M. Craft Special Education Dennis W. Cummings Physical Education Mrs. Kathryn H . Durham Mathemat ics ) lj Mrs. Helen L. Brown Science Mrs. Marva R. Brown English Faculty Donald L. Edmunds Science, Mathematics Mrs. Deborah P. Flannagan Science Mrs. Donna z. Frost French 9 Miss Claudia E. Geiger German Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hardwick English �Mrs. Eddie H. Hardy English Miss Ann F . Harman Physical Education Mrs. Gail]. Harris Mathematics Mrs. Patty J. Haynes Science Mrs. Susan S. Houston Music, History Ron R. Howard Science Miss Ina M. Huffman Home Economics Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes Home Economics Miss Sally R. Hicks Mathematics Michael T . Jennings Industrial Arts �Ronald J. Jordan Mathematics Joseph H. Kreuz Basic Skills ' Mrs. Susan R, Kummer Guidance Counselor Harold R . Landis Band Mrs. Betty F, Layman Spanish Mrs. Deborah H. Leake English Substitute David I. Lipps Orchestra Roland T, Lovelace. Social Studies Charles R. Luther Social Studies Miss M. Clare Newman Geography 11 Mrs. Elizabeth D. Lee Guidance Coordinator Miss Luana Old Science �Mrs. Dewala P. Parker English Mrs. Elizabeth Parker Librarian J. Mason Powell Drama, English Miss Carol A . Quigley Physical Education Mrs. Judy T . Proffitti English - Mrs. L. K. Riddick Special Education Arthur E. Thompson Physical Education Mrs. Phyllis Runyon Social Worker Mrs. Betty D. Ryman Mathematics Miss Helen M. Townsend Hwnanities Coordinator Mrs. SallieW. VanLear Typing 12 James H . Smith Special Education Mrs. Margaret B. Waid Mathematics -Mrs. Marjorie S. Smithey Social Studies Mrs. Hazel P. Wheaton Library Clerk �Mrs. Marie King, Mrs. Bernice C . Barger, Mrs. Ruby Adams, Mrs. Margaret C . Tanner, Mrs. Annie L. Basham (manage r), Mrs. Christi H. Glover, Mrs . Nellie H . Conner, Mrs. Virginia C . Miller, and Mrs. Blance W. Sluder prepare a good, warm lunch for us daily . Ste ve Hampton Building Manager Cafeteria And Maintenance Staffs Faculty Lunch Table Mrs. Vera H. Tttrpin Operational Services On a break are Ruffner' s efficient night staffers: Bttford A. French and James W, Booker. Absent: Maudie Lawton and Charles Whitlow. 13 �9th Grade English Geome:t.r~ Homeworl·C m -£-~--~~~-1-.:..-~~ Given·. "" cuic:l n ..,,, i +h tra ns\lersa.l p; Ll~L~ Prove.: rn )} n f!LF Mr. Howard's Science Class Band Class in Cafeteria �Seventh Grade Exploratory Class with Mrs. Van Lear CLASSES �����������������Beta Skate RUF Beta Club Picnic at Peaks of Otter Mr. Jordan as Hallowe'en Monster �Refreshments at Hallowe ' en Haunted House SCHOOL LIFE �---=-- Art Typing Monster Make-up Hallowe'en Haunted House On the Patio Bobbing for Appl es Spanish Puppet Show Country St'ore P.T.A. Fun Festival Happiness Is • • • 36 ----- �"Work on, Mr. Simpson. " Classroom Classics Chaos at the Bell "fuccuse me, Sharon. Were ••• ? '' American Roulette 37 �Capitol Sq uare Posing with McGuire Museum Shop Old House Chamber at Capitol Eighth Graders Visit Richmond. Sports Breaks At Play-off Football Game Cheerleaders' Private Bus �Beta Valentine Party at Friendship Manor I t • ' Beta Skat e with Footsball Honor Students Travel With Beta Club Beta Tap Ice Stop for Beta Picnic at the Peaks of Otter--pages 11 and 34 also. Lunch Breaks During three lunch shifts Saints engulf food rapidly. �r I I • Master of Ceremonies Assembly Breaks Men's Lib Bleachers Are For Sitting Band at P. T.A . Better Than Class! 40 Black History Week at Civic Center �R. o. T. C . Drill Twas the Night Before • • . Assembly: Reindeer At Left On The Night Before Christmas Go ! Faculty ! Student Band Director P. T .A. Valentine Dance On Friday The 13th Posing �R. 0. T . C . Color Guard Tina Cox, S.C.A. OFFIC ERS· Cat.hy Stuart, Cynthia M.tse' Arrington' ·a Woods, Tony (sponsor). ~~Hicks 1975 Yearbook s·igning Hop �STRI NG O RCHEST RA : M. Swain, T. Pugh , C . Brandon, D. Stuart, B. McConnell , P. Kenyon, C. Carty , W. Kenyon , K. Kasey, R. Freeman, Mr. Lipps (director). ACTIVITIES �Beta Club 1st Row: V. Carter, A. Shipwash, T. Nichols, R. Freeman, W. Corbett, F. Quinn, K. Walker; 2nd Row: D . Overstreet (historian), A. Croxson (treasurer), J, Clevenger (secretary), P. Dallas (president), N. Curutlngham (vice-president), J. Tames (activity chairman), T. Cox (activity chairman); 3rd Row: C. Ward, N. Whitlock, K. Baker, J, Stinnette, E. Roberts, K. Barnett, D. Bl aney, W. Kenyon, B. Day, L. Spangler, J, Barnett, B. Underwood, Mrs. Ryman (adviser), P. Dillon; 4th Row: T. Walker, K. Lavinder, S. McGuire, K. Swain, A. Edwards, R. Sizemore, M. Atherton, R. Turnbull, L. Stevens, L. Fraim, ], Frazier; Absent: Lori Baker and Lois Byrd, Un-Paper Staff Linda Spangler--Managing Editor Tina Cox--News Editor Patti Dillon--Sports Edit or Lisa Jones--Circulation Editor Randy Sizemore- - Copy Editor Lisa Stevens--Feature Editor Tracy Underwood--Art Editor Mrs. E. Parker--Co- Adviser. Lisa Stevens, Miss T ownsend, and Randy Sizemore c ollage and staple newspa pers. Bottom-To-Top: Sheila Broyles, Lisa Jones, Teresa Walker, Kelly Towriss, Linda Spangler, Randy Sizemore, Lisa Stevens, Kim Barnette, Tina Cox, Paula Young, Patti Dillon, Paula Murray, Beth Day, Ellen Roberts, Vanessa Cart er, Crystal Guilliams, Miss Townsend (adviser). 44 �Band MAJORETTES: C . Stuart, D . Hurley (head majorette), M. Easley, J. Clevenger; BANNER CARRIERS: P. Hale, L. Duckett; DRUM MAJOR : J. Jones; 1st Row: S. Johnson, M. Wright, L. Feazell, V. Carter, T. Johns, L. Heath, S. Woodson, J . Collins, M . Wilder, R . Hale, L. Stevens, M . Fracker, A. Harris; 2nd Row: C. Muse, S. Guerrant, D. Blaney, L. Guerrant, c. Reeves, c . Moore, S. Crump, C. Saunders, S. Freday , E. Greer, M . Randolph, D. James, M. Atherton, D. Havens, D. Wilkerson; 3rd Row: A. T hornhill, C. Turpin, C. Swain, M. Bobbitt, H . Clark, s. Dowe, S. Harris, R. Fuller, M. Gravely, J. Abbott, W. Hoyle, B. Stevens, D. Terry, R. Taylor, D. Powell, D. Gregory, Mr. Landis (director); 4th Row: G. Markham, D. Buckner, E. Traylor, T . Arrington, R. Sparrow, J. Dews, c. Karageorge, S. Staples, D. Woods, V. Holland, M. Mayo, D. Saunders, K. Brewer, S. Ross, R. Otey, L. Terry. R. ' 0. T. C. 1st Row: C . Simpson, W. Craft, c. Jackson, K. Walker, M. Mayo, R, Lany ; 2nd Row : P. Kasey, D. Gates, T. Stover, T. Collins, V. Muse, J. Jones, J. Bulls; 31·d Row: L. Barnett, P. Lee, D. Powell, H . Roach, C. Mumford, A. Thornhill; 4th Row : D. Woods, O. Brewer, z. Jo nes, S. St aples, Se rgeant Kincer. 45 �.. Cheerleaders I - .. Dorise Hurley Terrie Fowler Angela Shipwash Jeri Clevenger Julie T ames Linda Duckett Mrs. Hardwick Chantay Jones Cindy Ward Terri Pugh Choir 1st Row: c. Guilliams D B Mullins J Cl • • urrow, M. Herndon, .D. Herndon, C . Jackson, T . Lloyd, R . Weeks, L. Jones, K. Turpin' R• G e~~g~r, L. Spangler, V. Muse, Mrs. Houston; 2nd Row: s. Harris, D . Williams, c . Slough, G. J Row'Ia ~Nic • P, Murray, C. Parks, T. Ferguson, T. Guerrant, P. Hale, C . Boyd; 3rd Row: c . Snodgrass, • n ' • arum, K. Fleisher, s. Guerrant, T . Hariston, M. Sullivan. d 46 �1976 Yearbook Staff . . . Working Hard! -., - ... . Kevin Walker, Richard Freeman, Connie Smith, Mike Whichard, Miss Newman (advise.r ), William Kenyon, and Ellen Evans use the time-delay camera. Ruffner Rock .:;--.:;. John Noftsinger, Keith Nash, Dorise Hmley, Richard Freeman, and Connie Smith work on lists and ads. BOOK PRODUCTION STAFF Co-Editors: Dorise Hurley and Richard Freeman Activities: Richard Freeman Athletics: Dorise Hurley School Life: William Kenyon Faculty and Staff: Connie Smith Business Manager: Ellen Evans ADVERTISING AND SALES STAFF Candy Moore Kevin Walker ] ackie Kelley Irene Dallas Edie Musgrove Susan Chewning Sheri Harrison Not Pictured: Angela Shipwash Connie Smith, Ellen Evans, Dorise Hurley, and Richard Freeman pause from work on pictures and layout. 47 �. At Touchdown Confetti Flies City Play- o ffs, Roano k e Civic Center . m At Victory Sta d JU �~= ====~===-:!~~====~§~§!'i;<;;~~~ - i. ~= ::!; l\J ~ / SPECTATORS/ PROHIBIT£ D f ON fJ!lfl __ . _ ,_ Football Ch ampionship at Victory Stadium ATHLETICS J ' �-----_.;:----------- as er~ -----== ----~ Tony AITington Orlonza Brewer A Ian Croxson Jimmie Dews -Donald Dickerson Dwayne Drew Ricky Haley Mike Motley David Patterson T. T. Reynolds \' Talking Strategy Kendall Watson Eddie Clark Coach Cummings Roanoke City Runner-Up Season And Tournament All-Tournament Players: Tony Arrington and Orlonza Brewer Varsity Basketball 50 �Junior Varsity Basketball 1st Row: A . Thurman, T. Williams, R . Taylor, D . Gill, T. Edwards, R . Dickerson, S. Page (manager); J. Walker, T . T hompson, D. Nutter, M . Lynch, E. Otey, B. Kasey, Coach Lovel ace. Absent: Robert Johnson and Lyn Smith. Wrestling E J R Taborn, ]. Tinsley, s. AITington, S. 1st Row: Coach Thompson, E. Leffel, _s. Sayers, R. Terry, • ones,l • M. Preston, D. Stuart, c. Jackson Freday; 2nd Row: R . Taylor, M. Swam, D . Woods, C. Gray, R . Ha ey~on, T. Arrington, D. Nutter, D. Drew, (manager); 3rd Row: ]. Carty, R. Mac k (s.corek eeper), R . Otely, dWM • .TYhell Eddie Clark Sammye Staples D. Dickerson, c . Taylor. Absent: Mark Smk, Paul Johnson, Loy itc ' ' ' Edwin Brown. 51 �.. " Porshell Carter Chantay Jones Tina Cox Michelle Easley Terri Ferguson Pam Hale Diana Maner Valeria Muse Penny Roberson Cathy Stuart .,_ , .... I -;-· - , , J ...:r Benit a Taylor Angela Thornhill Ruffner Support Linda Duckett (manager), Miss Harman Third Place Regular Season and Tournament Runner-up Girls' Varsity Basketball �Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball 1st Row: L. Barnett (manager), D. Hale, T. Taylor, S. Terry, P, Kasey (manager); 2nd Row: C. Carty, R . Carter, M . Wright, S. Harrison, Miss Harman; 3rd Row: C. Turpin, K. Irving, M. Fracker, A. Edwards, B. Mason. Gymnastics 1st Row: J, C l evenger, C, Stuart, P. Young, M, Easley, C . Ward; 217d Ro':': L, Spangler (ma nager), V, Muse, D. Hale, D , Hurl ey, T, Pugh, T , Guerrant, J, Tames (manager), Miss Quigley. Absent: Sandra McGuire, Tawana Taylor. 53 �s ~O jF .: T B A L L CITY-WIDE TOURNAMENT RUNNER- UP 1st Row; M. Easley, P. Carter, C, Turpin, B. Hayes, P, Kasey, R. Perry, c. Stuart; 2nd Row: V . Terry, P. Hale, Miss Harman, T. Guerrant, P, Roberso:q, B. Mason, P. Kasey, K. Irving, B. Thompson, R , Hale, L. Barnett. G I R L s ' T E N N I s 1st Row: J, Tames, D, Poff, T , Feazell, D. Hale; 2nd Row: Miss Quigley, guson, A. Thornhill, 54 J, Frazier, T . Cox, T, Fer- �Ruffner Football 1st Row: Coach Cummings, C. Jackson, K. Brewer, R. Dickerson, D. Powell, T, Reynolds, J.- Barnett, R. Haley, P. Dallas, G . Dyer, G. Vaughn, R. Hogan, J . Hicks, W. Rock, M. Stores; 2nd Row: Coach Thompson, J. Carty, o. Dickerson, E. Clark, D . Woods, R. Larry, C . Karageor ge, D, Drew, F. Quinn, s. Staples, J. Dews, T . Arrington, 0 , Brewer, D. Mayo, Coach Lovel ace. ALL-CITY FOOTBALL TEAM 1st Row: 1ST TEAM: Donald Dickerson, T . T, Reynolds, Eddie Clark, Orlonza Brewer. 2nd Row: 2ND TEAM: Dwayne Drew, James Carty, David Powell, Wayne Rock, Tony Arrington, Ricky Haley ROANOKE CITY JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPIONS Record: 6 wins--1 loss Championship Game 12-6 Championship Game at Victory Stadium. Hurrah ! It's finally over. We're# 1 • _____ .........___ ~ .T =I•. • . ..... .. .. f m h ~.......,.,..~J ~.--OL<' I• •I IIr I• ... �Business Patrons A and T Improvement Co. Airport Hardware, 1105 Cu rt is Ave .. 366-5826 Aluminum Co. of Roanoke Andy's Shops Greeting Cards-Candies C rossroads Mall Carter's Auto Repai r Service Compliments of Carter's Market Colonial Construction Co. Cove Rd. Gulf Dickerson GMC Inc. Duf-Rite Cleaners, Inc. Georgetta Evans Self Employed Bookkeeper The Friendly Cleaners at 2727 Melrose Ave. Robert E. Greer Transportation Co., Inc. Home Improvement Co. J P's Aluminum Co. Milton Electric Service Co. Miss Fashion Bea uty Salon Pat & Vicki's Consignment Shop Compliments of Pete's Deli Rawleigh & Mr. Groom, Jackie Early, 362-5805 Les Richardson Optical Co. 1010 Second St., S.W. Phone 345-3033 Robin's Beauty Nest Ron's Barber Shop G. E. Smith Window Cleaning Service O' Brien Meats Best Meats O'Brien and Spencer Meats UN ION Oil Company of California Roy L. Webber, Florist Lottie C. Witt, Nurse Williamson Road Pharmacy 3416 Williamson Rd. N.W. Phone 366-4481 WLRG-FM- LARGE Personal Patrons R.L. Austin Mr. & Mrs. L.V. Barnett Ronald B. Byrd Pat Carter The J ames A. Chewnings Barbara DeHart- To Ruffner Rock Es irrt der Mensch so lang er strebt! A Friend Good Luck To Football Tea m 197 5-76 Jami has it! Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Hurley Keep Your Noses Dry W. B. Healy & D.L. Webb Pam Manspile Donna S. Ma thews, R .N. Mr. & Mrs. Rona ld K. Nas h Mrs. J .B. Noftsinger Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ramsey Chris Rorrer Saints Stand Proud! Mrs. Mark S . Saunders Mr. & Mrs. Ha rvey Shelton. Fam ily Mrs. Lois S mith \\?men's Lib �AUTOGRAPHS �. ~· .. ',. i ,~ ·, . l ··~ 'l'j ' " �r ,, • �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource William Ruffner Middle School operated as such from 1970 through June 2009. The building is located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue, NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock 1976 Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource The Ruffner Rock was the annual for William Ruffner Middle School. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RuffnerRock1976 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/4246/RuffnerRock1975.pdf c10e4a7d3efdca624e839947214feda0 PDF Text Text �- ----..- ------------ __ .._ �ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Central Libra ry Virginia Room ��Hang it up! 4) --- �4 In this year, 1975, the RUFFNER ROCK represents the fifth year of existence of Wi l liam Ruffner Jr. High School . Within these five years many good changes have been made. Ruffner was named for Dr. William H. Ruffner the first State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Virginia. Also, Dr. Ruffner was a chap Iain, pastor, and profession al geologist. It was from his last two vocations that the names "Saints" and RUFFNER ROCK were derived. • J ,l l l ' .I I• �William Ruffner Junior High Sch ool Roanoke, Virginia T H E RUFFNER ROCK 1975 3 �Dedication of the 1975 Rock . . . i\ .... Cheerful, Patient, and Persistent 4 �4 027!'.30 e-7°. I ~ 0 1195 0100130 7 MRS. LUANA 0. CRUSH Again, this year we had a difficult decision to make about to whom we should dedicate this yearbook. But as usual, we came up with an outstanding person, one whose smi l e shines brighter than the brightest star. This teacher is cheerful, friendly and thoughtful. She has a strong sense of responsibility with regard to her students and their understanding of the assigned material. It is apparent to her students that a great deal of ti me and effort has gone toward providing interesting classes for them . Though her experiments sometimes fai I, she never "hangs it up," but she always tries again, usually meeting with success. Because of her concern over and above the line of duty, we, the yearbook staff, would Ii ke to show our gratitude by dedicati ng the 1975 RUFFNER ROCK to Mrs. Luana O. Crush. 5 ���Charles W. Day Principal Howard E. Burke Assistant Principal Adm inistration Mrs. Inez V. Heinz Secretary Mrs. Ollie R. Naff Secretary Working hard. Mrs. Sandra Q . Renick Clerical Assistant Mrs. Grace M. Hackney Tutor 8 Mrs. Janet S. Furry Teacher Assist ant Ronal d Hurt Tutor Miss Gloria Taylor C. O. E. Student Mrs. Aleace Kasey Aide �Virgi l R. Bailey Industrial Arts Shadrack Brown, Jr. Visiting Teacher Miss Mary Ann Bentley Art Mrs. Jeanne M. Craft Special Education Bernard J. Brown Guidance Counselor Mrs. Luana Crush Science Faculty 9 Mrs. Hel en P. Brown Sci ence Dennis W. Cummings Physical Education Mrs. Marva R. Brown Drama, English Mrs. Kathryn H. Durham Mathematics �Donald L. Edmunds Science Miss Sally R. Hicks Mathematics Mrs. Eddie H. Hardy English Mrs. Susan S. Houston Music M i ss Ann F. Harman Physical Education Mrs. Gai I J. Harris Mathematics Miss Ina M. Huffman Home Economics Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes Home Economics Mrs. Patty J. Haynes Science Mike T. Jennings Industria l Arts �English Class Ronald Jordan Mathematics ' Mrs. Betty F. L ayman Spanish Charles E. Kennedy Science, Mathematics Coordinator Mrs. Eli zabeth1\L~e Guidance Coordrnator Coach listens attentively. Joseph H. Kreuz, Jr. Basic Skills Mrs. Betty J. Levine Special Education 11 Faculty Basketbal I Mrs. Susan R. Kummer Guidance Counselor David I. Lipps Orchestra Harold R. Landis Band Charles R. Luther Social Studies �Miss M. Clare Newman Geography Mrs. Dewal a P. Parker English Mrs. E Ii zabeth Parker Librarian C H h a I I s 0 Mrs. Mevelene M. Ponder Soci al Studies Miss Carol A. Quig l ey Physical Education Miss Ona V. Scyphers Eng l ish Tom Shupe Science Mrs. Sallie W. VanLear Typing Mrs. Hazel P. Wheaton w m e a e t s Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson English Mrs. Marjori e S. Smithey Social Studies Mrs. L.K. Riddick Special Education Ar thur E. Th ompson Ph ysical Educat ion n Mrs. Betty D. Ryman Mathematics Miss Helen M . Townsend Hu m anities Coordinator 12 �Cafeteria and Maintenance Staffs Steve Hampton Building Manager Mrs. Iva Myers, Mrs. Margaret Tanner, Mrs. Annie Basham, Mrs. Vera T urpin, Mrs. Virginia Miller, Mrs. Jo Fulp, Mrs. Annie Bonds, Mrs. Blanche Sluder, and Mrs. Bernice Barger prepare a delicious meal daily. Don Maxey, James Booker, Herman Walton, and Maudie Lawton work nights to keep Ruffner in good shape. Mrs. Vera H. Turpin Operation al Services 13 ���SCA REPRESENTATIVES: J. Marshall, L. Collins, D. William s, M. Roberson, B. Preddy, W. Thornhill, T. Towriss, G. Brown, V. Younger, A. Harrison. Freshmen Jeff Abbott Paul Adams James Allen Teresa Allen Doug Alwine Doug Anderson Ernest Anderson Stafford Anderson Paul Andrews Mary Jo Argabri ght Cathy Argenbright Anthony Armistead Julie Baker Patricia Bal t Jenny Bandy Anita Bannister Patricia Barkhei mer Kathy Becks Jerome Blagmon Michael Blake 16 �Garry Bonds Tommy Bowman David Boyens Donna Breeding Benita Brewer Ivan Brewer Ce l estine Brower Emily Brown Gai l Brown Melinda Brumfield Sherry Buckner Torrea Buckner Ve l ma Campbell Siglinda Carro ll Hank Carpenter Cindy Carter Jane Carter Terry Carter Carl Carty Greg Cash Marshell Childress Melvin Clemons Lucretia Collins Karen Cook Vivian Cook Donald Coles Mike Craighead Candy Craft Debra Crump Jimmie Dickerson Ronnie Dooley Sharon Dudley Ronda Durham Darren Duschean Terri Eakin 17 �Danny Elliott Jeff English Michael Fagg Everett Feazell Janice Ferguson Thomas Ferris Ri ta Finney Kathy Firebauc Debby Foran Jenny Foreman Mike Freeman Arnita Gaither Faith Galloway Felicia Galloway Paul Gal loway Sonnie Gi I ls Jack Gowan Doug Gravely Cindy Gross Gary Guthri e Emmett Hal e Kelly Hampton Pam Hardison Ethe l yne Har per Janet Harr i ngton Ba~bara Harris Av1 la Harrison Becky Havens Althea Haw l ey Jerry Hayes ... .. 18 Betty Hodges Mitzi Hodges Suzanne Ho l dren Frankye Holland Sh eila Ho I land �Tony Holland Michael Ho l lar Chery l Hopkins Angela Hopson Robin Horton Phi flip Hunt Tina Hunt Jackie Hurd Carol James John Jasper Towanda Jennings Drema Johnson Robin Johnson Doug Keith Bobby Kendrick Roben King Rudolph King Robin Kyle Billy Jones Crystal Jones Melody Jones Vivian Jones Mary Jordan Gloria Kasey Kim LaBrie Timothy L awson Megan Lewis Rita Lloyd James Logan David Lotts Darlene Love Debra Love I I Jeffrey Lumsden Gloria Mccadden Wi Iii am McCullough 19 �Richard McFalls Roger McKinney John Mclain Lorree McNear L ucy M ack Janice Maner Pam Manspi I e Cindy Martin Archie Mayo Sonny Mi 11 er Vickie Miller Malcolm Mishoe Cheryl Monk Shirley Moore Wendy Moorman Donnie Mowbray Michael Mundy James Muse Richard Myers Sarah Myers Audrey Nance Becky Newman Mark Nichols Rebecca Nichols Tammy Nichols Carlos Pac etti Kathy Pal mer Kathy Palmer Tim Patsel James Perry Harold Philpott M ark Pinkard Bob Preddy Juber Preston Debbie Pugh 20 �Pam Pugh Annette Reed Sandra Reese Janice Rhodes Phi lip Rice Donna Richards Billy R ichardson Glen Richardson Phoebe Richardson Margery Roberson Connie Robertson Robert Robertson Deborah Robinson Matthew Ross Walter Rosser Ti m Runion Ricky Salyers Alvin Saunders Robert Saunders Connie Saw ye rs Debbie Sheetz Ti m Shortt Ray Sigmon Richard Simmons Vickie Simpson Dwayne Slough Chris Small Danny Smith Orange Crush Tim Smith Rusty Snyder Sharon Sowder Kim Sowers Iris Stamper Kim Stanley 21 �Dinah Stevens Mike Stevens Glen Stinnette Lonnie Stull Rochelle Taborn Barbara Ta mes Ralph Terrel l Lisa Terry Waverly Thornhi 11 Michael T hurman Tammy Towriss Bryan Valentine Vickie Vaughn Mike Washington L ouis Webb Steven West Dennis Wheeling David Whittaker Frances Wi Ison Jeff Wi Ison Arthur Wi I Ii ams Denise Williams Larry Wi II i ams Vanessa Williams Diane Wimbush Donnie York Vincent Younger Snow came on a holiday! �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: lst Row : N. M artin, L . Byrd, R. Weddle, T . Arri ngton, R. Perry; 2nd Row: C. Stuart, T. Bishop, C. Muse. Eighth Grade Mike Abrams Ti mothy A II en Howard Altis Sheri Anders Martha Argabright Tony Arrington Lynn Arri ngton Ricky Ashwe ll Mark Ath erton Lisa Barnett Deborah Bass Johnny Bell Cora Bennett T erri Bi shop George B l ankenship Joy Bonds Jay Boothe Donna Branagan Orlonza Brewer Tracy Brooks L eo Brown Sheila Broyles James Bu l ls Wi 11 i am Burnett Robin Burrel I L ois Byrd Daryl Cain Tony Cai n Darrel I Camden L aura Carpenter 23 �Porshell Carter James Carty Patricia Chafin Judy Chittum Eddie Clark J eri C l evenger Deborah Coleman Ter esa Col Ii ns Jonathan Compton T ina Cox T eresa Craft Warren Craft Connie C roo k Al an Croxson Paul Da ll as Beth Day Tammy Deeds Marci a De Weese Patricia De Weese Jimmie Dews Don D i ckerson Annie Dillon Pattie Di I Ion Ri chard Dowe Dwayne Drew Li nda Duckett G. L. Dudley Harold Durham Herbert Durham Will i am Eak i n Michelle Easley Ann Entsminger David Entsminger Lester Entsminger Terri Ferguson Todd Fewox Ki m Fleisher Meri Fleisher Rob erta Fowler L aurie Frai m Ti m Frame Jamie Fraz i er Richard Freeman Pamela Fuel I Ricky Fuller Debra Gates Becky Gil more John Goodhart Debbie Graham Freddy Grah am Chr i s Gray Sandra Greenway David Greer Dean Gri nne II 24 �Tammy Guerrant Vicki Guinn Pam Hale Rickey Haley Pam Hammack C i ndy Hammond Teri Hariston Ricky Harper Brian Harris Kelby Hash Donna Herndon Gene Hedge • Karen Hi II Donna Hinkley Jeff Hicks Tina Ho lman Paul Horton Anne Howell Kay Hoyle Dorise Hurley Curtis Jackson Nathan Jackson Scotty Jenkins Vickie Johnson ' Wendy Johnson William Johnson Chantay Jones James Jones Lisa Jones Zina Jones Chris Karageorge James Kasey Pam Kasey John Kelly William Kenyon Mike King Ronald Larry Becky Lawson Dallas Lawson Dari ene Lawson Paula Lee Rick L ofton Julie Lovelace Virginia Lyle Bryan McConnell Shawna McGinnis Rosita Mack Diana Maner Deborah Manigault Raymond Manns Nathan Martin Ruth Matthews Mike Mayo Annette Mitchell 25 �I) Greg Mitche l l Joel Moore Jerome Moore Kelly Mullins Paula Murray Cynthia Muse Valeria Muse Clayton Nagle Brenda Narum Earl Nesbitt Debbie Nichols Fletcher Nicholson Tammy Obenshain Peggy Offield T ammy Orange L isa Owen Brenda Owens Christi Owens Alice Oyler Bi 11 Padgett Charlene Parks Rosalind Perry Dale Phillips Rex Phil I i ps M i ke Pillis T eresa Pi n er David Powell Rory Preston Sandy Price Ted Puckett Wi Iii am Redman T. T. Reyno l ds Hugo Roach Janet Rice Mi l dred Richardson Penny Roberson Buddy Roberts J eff Robertson Wayne Rock Carlton Rose Jeffrey Rosser Michael Rosser Jack Row land Joseph Ruben Cindy St. C l ai r Angel a Si mon Sam Simmons Mark Si nk Randy Sizemore Mark Salmon Kerry Sayers Sam Sayers Jerri Shinault Ange l a Shipwash 26 �Chester Smith Cora Smith Diane Smith Linda Spangler Robert Sparrow Richard Stan l ey (). . J l! Sammye Staples John Stevesn Marcus Stores Bertha Strange Cathy Stuart Stanley Stuart Mildred Sullivan Michael Swain Benita Tayl or Ceci I Tayl or Vickie Terry Delmar Thomasson Jeffrey Tnomasson Brenda Thompson Angel a Thornhi II Kelly Towriss Ronnie Trusse II Roger Turnbull Steve Turpin Richard Underwood Gerald Vaughn Kevin Walker Kendall Watson Ricky Weddle Perry Weeks Robyn Weeks Becky West Clifton Wheeler Mike Whichard Doreen Whitcomb Stephanie White Roger Whiteside Garnett Wi I burn Tammie Williams Sylvia Wi Ison Jimmy Wright David Woods Suzanne Woodson Bobby Ziogas Wi Iii amson Road Parade �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: A. Rader, S. Sizemore, J. Tames, J. Austin, T. Edwards, B. Owens, K. Swain, K. Turner, T. Brown. Seventh Grade Jay Abbott Tammy Akers Cedric Alexander Ronald Alexander Cynthia Allen Brenda Altice Gail Amos Herman Amos Cathy Anderson Sylvia Andrews Tammy Argenbright Tammy Arnold Dwayne Ashford Teresa Askew Joe Austin Cathy Bailey Kenneth Bailey Katie Baker Lori Baker Jeff Barnett Kim Barnette Eddie Begley Susanne Bickerstaff Tammy Blanchett Dorothy Blaney Alan Blankenship Mike Bobbitt Bridgette Bonds Sidney Bonds Charlotte Boyd 28 �Christine Brandon Keith Brewer Mari a Brooks Dee Ann Brown Edwin Brown Lynn Brown Marcus Brown Robert Brown Tina Brown Bruce Bryant Debra Bryant Curtis Buckner Debbie Buckner Deffrey Buckner Donna Burrow Bernard Campbell Bernice Campbel I Denise Carlton L eona Carney Connie Carter Jeff Carter Terry Carter Vanessa Carter Howard Childress Herbert Clark Robert CI emons Jackie Coles James Coles Connie Collins Jimmy Collins Winston Corbett Charlotte Cotton Lee Craft Kerry Crowder Neal Cunningham Chris Davidson Cheryl Dent William Dews Rodney Dickerson Tracy Dickerson Steven Dowe Tim Duncan David Duschean Greg Dyer Andrea Edwards Tim Edwards Robert Elkins David Fagg Walter Ferguson Michael Foran Greg Foreman Tony Foster Terrie Fowler Marie Frac ker 29 �Kenny Fuller Jerry Gal low ay Gloria Gates Chris Giardina Demare Gill Donna Gi ll espie Ricky Gillespie Patsy Gills Michael Gravely Dawn Grinnel l Zola Grogan Deborah Gross \ c ~~ I Shirley Guerrant Crystal Gui l l iams Ken Hairston Pamela Hairston Rosialee Hal e Chari es Hal I ' y·. Kurt Hampton Mark Harris Shel by Harris Stephen Harris Sherldean Harrison Wanda Hash -- David Havens Thonya Hayden Sammy Hayes Laura Heath Bobby Henritze Martha Herndon -... Desmond Hicks Karen Hi II Terri Hill Rodger Hogan Jeffrey Holdren Linda Ho l man Teresa Holman Ray Hopson Virgie Howell Yuri Hughes Becky Hurt James Hurt n . - Roger Hurt Butch Hutchison Kathy Hutchison Shelby Hylton Doug Jacobs Davi d James Teresa Jeffries Alan Johns Michael Johnson Robert Johnson Ronnie Johnson Shir I ey Johnson 30 �Eugene Jones Harold Jones Rhonda Jones Rhonda Jones Shelley Jones Byron Kasey Velma King William LaBrie Jon Lac kland Belinda Larry Lois LaRue Kim Lavinder Richard Lawson Ricky Lawson Lula Lawton Harriet Lemon Lisa Linton Tina Lloyd Sandra Lovell Vincent McCormick Reggie McGinnis Sandra McGuire Gary Markham June Marshall Cedric Mayo Daryl Mayo Judy Maxie Larry Meadors Charles Meeks L averne Mi ller Mary Beth Minnick Lloyd Mitchell Sterling Moorman Todd Moorman Ceci I Mullins Calvin Mumford Phillip Mundy Diana Murray Sadie Muse Ricky Myers Wayne Myers Kenneth Neece William Neely Timmy Nichols Vickie Nunley Kathy Offield Eric Otey Mark Otey Debra Overstreet Wi Iii am Owens Randy Painter Cindy Palmer Debra Pal mer Roger Parks 31 �Robert Parsley Vanessa Paschal Teresa Patsel Robert Patterson Diane Payne Tommy Payne Mike Pegram William Perkins Wanda Piner Betty Pond Sarah Pond Michael Preston Vanessa Preston Ricky Price Jenine Pritch ett Vicki Pruitt Hebe Puckett Terri Pugh Frank Quinn Angela Rader Juanita Rakes Cindy Ralston Howard Randolph Bobby Rice Tracy Richardson Wyona Rickman Ellen Roberts David Robertson Reggie Robins Dana Robinson Carlisa Rose Eric Rosser Faye Saul Andy Saunders David Saunders Gary Scott Sherri Sizemore Renee Shelton JoAnn Shinault Debra Shockley Kay Sigmon Barbara Simmons Tony Simpson Cindy Slough Andy Smith Lee Roy Smith L yndon Smith Sammy Smith Sharon Smith Wi Iii am Smith Yvonnie Smith Karen Stanley Barry Staples Jane Stinnette 32 �Kenneth Stone Kathy Swain William Sweeney Karen Tabor Kathy Tabor Julie Tames Richard Taylor Ronal d Taylor Winfred Terry Billy Thomas Charles Thomas Herbert Thomas Sandra Thomas Debra Thomason Ri cky Tho masson Eddi e Thompson L inda Thompson Sheri Thompson Anthony T hurman Curtis Tolley Eric Traylor Kaye Turner Gary Turpin Bryan Underwood Claude Underwood Tracy Underwood Carolyn Wade Johnny Walker Ronald Walker Stefon Walker Teresa Wal ker Cindy Ward Gary Ward Alvin Washington Barry Weeks Joan West I @ l Dean Wheeler Michael Wheeling Cindy White Marlene Whitlock Nancy Whitlock Helen Williams Teddy Wil Ii ams Terry Wi I Iiams Richard Willis Ceci I Wi Ison Deanna Wi Ison Sue Wilson 1 .. Gregory Wirt Scarlet Wirt Gail Wright Robert Wright Timmy Wright Tom Wright 33 ���J 1F T Y AU G RR '1 r.iittiN Y U ,., O!RE T TECHHIO: 1974-1975: Typing comes to Ruffner. Academics Special Attention from Mrs. Hackney Horns: Incipient and Diabolical Second Semester Choi r: Miss Joetta Barnhardt Sci ence: Mrs. Leet a Sink �Seventh Grad e Soci al Studies . n Languages Brotherh oo d Assembly: Fore1g Science Scholars The Virginia Capitol . a t Richmond: View . f rom the Gallery .. I �Are you kidding? P.T.A. Val entine Dance Crowded Action at the S. C.A. Thanksgiving Dance Dances Vary the Style of Athletics. 38 �~ I\, r Chri stm as Concert - -~ • What? Madison Jr., "Here we come. " Assemb lies Drag Us Away From Classes. What's the scor e? Everybody' s happy. �"Munchies" Home Economics Lunch T i me Holiday Delights Lunch Li ne Tidbits at the Cheer l eader Bake Sal e �Parking Lot! The New Look 0 [ d d s and E n d s E r: Faculty Mai I Gym L aundry Parade Watchers ���Beta Cl ub 1st Row: V. Campbell, C. Monk, G. Brown, T. Cox, B. Tames (president>, M. Brumfie ld, S. My.e rs, J. Clevenger; 2nd Row: W. Kenyon, P. Dallas, F. Galloway, F. Galloway, A. Reed, T . Towriss, D. Richards, B. Day, P. Dillon; 3rd Row: R. Freeman, R. Nichols, J. Frazier, L. Frai m, K. Palmer, L. Spangler, B. Newman, C. Gross, D. Hink ley, Mrs. Ryman (sponsor), B. Havens; 4th Row: A. Shipwash, R. Sizemore, M. Atherton, H. Philpott, A. Croxson, B. Ziogas, J. Dickerson, R. Turnbull, C. Carter, S. Dudley. Absent: Tina Hunt. R.O.T.C. 1st Row: I. Brewer, C. Collins, M. Lewis, C. Sawyers, L. Mack, G. McCadden, J . Perry, R. McFalls; 2nd Row: E. Anderson, D. Claytor, C. Small, M. Blake, W. Thornhill, J. Logan, M. Ross; 3rd Row: W. Neely, L. Smith, A. Smith, D. Boyens, D. Coles, J. Dickerson, Sergeant Franklin. 44 �Band 1st Row: Mindy Brumfield, Cindy Carter, Velma Campbell (drum majorette), Jackie Hurd, Cheryl Monk, Dorise Hurley (majorettes); 2nd Row: J. Dews, R. Nicho ls, T. Eakin, D. Williams, C. Muse, L. Heath, S. Woodson, B. Newman, D. Buckner; 3rd Row: L. Brown, E. Harper, D. Blaney, C. Swain, C. Karageorge, A. Reed, D. Bass, C. Martin, V. Carter, M. Fracker, R. Sparrow; 4th Row: E. Otey, S. Guerrant, T. Brown, S. Broyles, M. Easley, M. Lewis, D. Richards, P. Adams, R. Hale, J . Collins, M. Atherton, I. Brewer, D. Grave ly; 5th Row: R. Robertson, J . Jones, C. Smith, M. Gravely, S. Harris, E. Nesbitt, D. Gill, S. Dowe, J . Abbott, H. Clark, D. Saunders, E. Anderson, B. Kendrick, T. Arrington; 6th Row: K. Brewer, R. Salyers, D. Havens, D. J ames, G. Markham, D. Powell, T . Foster, D. Woods, M. Mayo, Mr. Landis (director); 7th Row: S. Turpin, M. Whichard, S. Miller, R. Fuller, S. Staples. Choir lst Row: D. Pugh, T. Towriss, T. Eakin, V. Simpson, W. Thornhill, J. Allen, S. Moore, J. Hurd, S. Myers, F. Galloway, C. Hopkins, J. Foreman, R. Lloyd; 2nd Row : C. Simon, B. Strange, R. Burrel I, D. Herndon, J. Row land, B. Preddy, P. Murray, J , Clevenger, K. Cook, L. Spangler, M. Jordan, S. Carroll, F. Galloway, P. Ball; 3rd Row: K. Stan ley, K. Pal mer, J. Carter, P. Barkheimer, L. Collins, C. James, A. Nance, K. Palmer, P, Richardson, K. Hampton, J. Harrington, P. Lee, C. Stuart. At Piano: Mrs. Houston (director). 45 �Cheerleaders K~en Cook Debbie Pugh Emily Brown Jeri CI eveng er Mrs. Richardson Becky Newman Dorise Hurley Mindy Brumfield Annette Reed Cathy Stuart Cheryl Monk Terri Bishop 1975 Ruffner Rock Yearbook Editor: Sarah Myers Assistant Editor: Mindy Brumfield School Life Editor: Jackie Hurd Activities Edi tor: Richard Freeman Business Manager: M i ke Whichard Advi ser: Miss Newman Artist: Mindy Brumfield Absent From Pictures: Gai I Brown Jackie, Sarah, Miss Newman, Richard Freeman, Wi I Ii am Kenyon, Terri Pugh, and Mike Wi nchard work on layout. 46 �Came ra Club 1st Row: S. T hurman, P. Da llas, H. Randol ph; 2nd Row: Mr. Luther, C. W ilson, J . Jones, D. Wilson, H. Clark, L. Craft, M i ss Bent l ey (sponsor); 3rd Row: E. Nesbitt, M . Wh i chard, C. Karageorge, T. Bowman, 8. Kendrick; 4th Row: P. Adams, J . Jasper. Staff Members Mindy Brumfie ld, Sarah_ Myers, Dorise Hurl ey, and Jacki e Hurd look at pictures. Megan L ew i s and others return from yearbook conference at Bur l ington, N.C. News paper Staff Sa ints Scoop Paul Adams: Edi tor L i nda Spangler: Assistant Editor Danny Elliott Becky Havens Donna Hinkley Kim Lavi nder Megan Lewis Debra Overstreet Bob Preddy Jane Stinnette Teresa Walker ���-.,,." Jimmy Dickerson Anthony Armistead Doug Grave l y Bi 1l y Jones Varsity Basketball B Waverly Thornhi II - i--,. Michae l Thurman Mike W ashington Arthur Wi 11 i ams Vincent Younger Mark Atherton J unior Varsi ty T eam Paul Adams (manager), Coach Cummings Thurman Put M ileage on T hat Ball! 50 �.. IArchie Mayo Donnie Mow bray James Muse Bob Preddy Junior Varsity Basketball 1st Row: Eric Otey, A l an Croxson, Ri cky Wedd l e, Earl Nesbitt, Eddie Clark; 2nd Row: Coach McCadden, Kendall Watson, Carlton Rose, Or lonza Brewer, Jimmy Dews, Toni Arrington, William Dews (manager). J. V. Basketbal I Score Ruffner - Wi Ison, lost, lost. Ruffner - Breckinridge, lost, won. Ruffner - Addison, lost, lost. Ruffner - Madison, won, won. Ruffner - Jackson, won, lost. 51 �Girls' Gym nasties 1st Row: T. Cox, T. Guerrant, T. Pugh, ~· Hurley, C. Ward, s. Broyles, M. Easle y, c. Stuart, D. Muse, J . T ames; 2nd Row: M. Brumfi e ld, K. Cook, A. Shipwash, C. Monk, Miss Quig ley, G. McCadden, L. Spang ler, B. Newman, J. Clevenger. ~) Student-Faculty Volleyball Sideli ne Support 52 �Girls' Softball 1st Row: L, McNear; 2nd Row: L. Co lli ns, T. Guerrant, V. Muse, M. Easley, V. T erry, R. Lloyd; 3rd Row: P. Kasey, Miss Harman, D. Wi lli ams, J . Harrington, P. Carter, J. Barnett; 4th Row: L. Terry, J . Maner, S. Holland, P. Ha le, Y. Reynolds. Girls' Tennis 1st Row: Mrs. Smithey, T . Cox, A. Thornhi ll, T. Ferguson, V. Jones, 2nd Row: J . Tames, D. Wimbush, G. Mccadden; 53 �Girls' Varsity Basketba ll • l lst Row: C. Boyd, F. Holland, J . Harrington, V. Williams (manager), M. Jordan, (manager); 2nd Row: C. Monk, s. Holland, D. Wimbush, E. Harper, J . Maner, L. Mack, G. Mc Cadden, Miss Harman. Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball 1st Row: S. Harrington, C. Muse, P. Roberson, B. Taylor. 2nd Row: D. Maner, C. Stuart, P. Carter, T. Cox, C. Jones, V. Muse, M. Easley, Miss Harman. 54 �Ruffner Footba ll 1st Row: T. Saunders (manager), E. Nesbitt, M . Thur man, D. Mowbray, W. Rock, R. Dooley, W. Thornhill, D. Keith, H . Carpenter, R. McKinney, W. McCullough, M . Hollar, M. Sink (manager>; 2nd Row: Mr. Washington, S. Turpin, J.Rowland, L. Will iams, K. Hi cks, V. Younger, B. Preddy, A. Mayo, I. Brewer, D. Drew, Coach Cummi ngs, S. Staples, Coach Thompson, J. Goodhart, E. Anderson, . C. Karageorge, A. Armistead, A. Saunders, P. Dallas (manager). ALL CITY FOOTBALL TEAM Ivan Brewer Archie Mayo Michael Thurman Michael Washington 55 �Business Patrons AFJROTC - A Special Program for Special Peop le. Airport Hardware Carter's Market Compliments of Virginia Prosthetics, Inc. Evans Drug Store The Friendly Cleaners at 2727 Melrose Ave, Hershberger EXXON, 2825 Hershberger Rd . Hicks Trailer Sales, Inc. Kendall Motor Oi l Kennard - Pace Co., Inc ., Plumbing & Heating Service JC Penney Ski At Cascade Mountain 344-0959 Valley TV & Appliance Service, 4308 Appleton Ave., N.W. Williamson Road Photo Shor Woodrum EXXON I Know a Lamb who drives a blue Thunderbird and smokes cigars. Harold Laadis Mike L. Loves <turkey) A lice Myers Mr. & Mrs . Frank B . Mundy Mr . and Mrs. T. L. Myers "Scot" Nelson Mrs. D .P. Parker Nancy Ruth Patterson Robert C. Poole Praise God for summer! Russell Snyder Support the Va. Tech Gobb lers! A Teacher from West End School Tennis, anyone? First Thessalonians, 5 chap., 16 verse Mr . William Turner Mrs. W. Waldron Mr. & Mrs . Irvin Ward Was denken da die L eu te ? Women's Lib Personal Patrons 56 �Autographs 57 ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource William Ruffner Middle School operated as such from 1970 through June 2009. The building is located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue, NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock 1975 Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource The Ruffner Rock was the annual for William Ruffner Middle School. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Amanda Hensley Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RuffnerRock1975 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/4223/RuffnerRock1978.pdf 079a681c0c1a5288edae980a874b615d PDF Text Text RUFFNER ROCK ��ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Ce ntral Libra ry Virgini a Room ��WILLIAM RUFFNEtl WILLIAM RUFFNER JUNIOR HIGH JUNIOR HIGH Behind Ruffner's Walls �J Breakfast in the Cafeteria II BEHIND RUFFNER 1 S WA LL S .•. William Ruffner Junior High School is now in its eighth year. Our school was named for the originator of the Public School System in Virginia, Dr. Wi lliam Henry Ruffner (1824-1908). Rush Hour at the L ockers '• really goes on. In th i s yearboo(( we wish to help outsiders better comprehend What goes on "Beh ind Ruffner 1s Wal ls. 11 William Ruffner was en larged in order to accommodate Roa.noke's new l y annexed students. This en l argement inc l uded a new bui l ding for the mathematics department, an auxi liary gym shop an enlarged cafeteria, and a sma l I stage. ' ' Our school co lors, forest green and gol d, were picked by Coach Cummings. Our school nickname 11 Saints 11 was derived from Dr. Ruffner's having been a minister and a chaplain. T he name 11 Rock 11 reflects the fact that Dr. Ruffner was a lso a professional geologist, and we of the student body feel that we are building a solid foundation for oursel ves. T he theme, "Behind Ruffner 1 s Walls . . . , 11 was chosen by the yearbook staff to te 11 about our school. We fell that every student at Ruffner shoul d be proud to be a part of it and to have had access to its well trained staff. Behind Ruffner 1 s walls only we the student body and faculty know what 2 �William Ruffner Junior High Schoo l Roanoke, Virginia (703) 981-2605 ' ' IL 1· 24017 l 2' 'to _\ ·9~3- ,8 • ,7 6 .• 4, s, ' IUl!t PltlllJ Clllllllll . 1 ~ Htrftllll! 1• 1111111 Cll1lll Connie Sue Smith, Edito r THE RUFFNER ROCK 1978 3 �1978 Rock Dedication Ruffner's faculty is composed of highly competent dedicated teachers. It is to one of these that the yearbook staff has chosen to dedicate this volume of the RUFFNER ROCK. This teacher's well organized teaching technique makes learning enjoyable. Her devotion to her students is made clear through her patience and understanding. She always remains in a cheerful mood and is always thoughtful of others' feelings. This teacher has always participated in activities. In her own sophomore, junior, and senior years, she took part in dramatics and such clubs as Literary, Advanced History, French, Girls' Athletic Association, and Y-Teens. She also served on the William Fleming newspaper, THE SABRE. She still takes part in school activities. She has been an SCA sponsor for seven years. Because of her many high qua I ity characteristics we, the yearbook staff of 1978, feel that she deserves this dedication. Our congratulations along with our gratitude go to Miss Sally Ratchel Hicks. �Mathematics Teacher Sponsor Of The S.C.A. Miss Hicks with Former SCA Officers Devoted, Patient, Understanding, And Cheerful Miss Hicks at Her Desk in Room 401 in the Newly Built Mathematics Building 5 �rf\\:..\Jl,...I\' 7;,t~~(.H ( • :N: V A V (, H T -;__ e, A C. F ?. E T ~ i> n P.. >'. I. £) t.:. .,. ~ E. ~ ) f\ 1 rt1 I' t" C' }.. I GS ~E wmP. ..,;> c- t'C:.l>S'- 1'1 W ~ ':> L T f\ I I\ ~ ) t. {) "1 IJ M. O ':-j H C ._, ~ 1. (•' ' It \/ r< 0 L T I ~ "- I c E. A't ('E. P,N ~01<:> -.:o ~cA tl E " :, ~ " TF X ;>. C'1..: '>E: I\ c • 1-.. -.' 11. e- P '5 11 F r- R If\ ii H I\ -.: 0 T R " ,., " F H w~ A C' A 1v E I I L 0 I c. 1' (., I "'l I ODH.>,l\J 0 r t: ~ c 11. 1 1:- f' '- ~ t :l\, D C· • ':- ':- v fTl P T (: I\ v L t t S 0 <> v I E. M ii J. n• I t·! ~ r " " f ' r1 1 t E _ r i:._~0 Watch Tower Spectator Sport Artoo-detoo and Wonder Har man A Padded Cell? Outside Look ing In �11 462.39 o 1195 0100133 1 Looking On: Football F A c u L T y Faculty Meeting in the Library A N D s T A F F 7 �Administration Charles W. Day Principal Mrs. Martha R. Gravely Assistant Principal Virg il R. Bailey Reading, Special SI< i Ifs 8 �Mrs. Inez V. Heinz Secretary Mrs. Betty J. Jordan Teacher Aide Mrs. Ollie R. Naff Secretary Miss Debra Glenn Teacher Aide Mrs. Audrey M. Page Clerical Assistant Mrs. Linda Vaught Clerical Assistant Miss Kathy Beckner COE Student Miss Sonya S. Akers LO Specialist Mrs. Rose M. Anthony Clerical Assistant Faculty Mrs. Brenda C. Ashcraft Reading Bernard J. Brown Guidance Counselor 9 Mrs. Marva R. Brown English Ronald W. Campbell Latin �Mrs. Johanna Colston Social Worker Donald L. Edmunds Mathematics, Science Dennis W.Cummings Physical Educat ion Mrs. Deborah Flannagan Science Mrs. Charlene M. Dean Hearing Impaired Miss Claudia E. Geiger German 10 Mrs. Kathie W. Dickenson English Miss Karen R. Goins Art Mrs. Kathryn H. Durham Mathematics Char les C. Guthrie English :·" �Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hardwick English Miss Ann F. Harman Physical Education \ / Mrs. Gai I J. Harris Mathematics Mrs. Patty J. Haynes Science Miss Sally R.Hicks Mathemati cs -.- ~. ----c Mrs. Susan S. Houston Choral Music Mrs. Jacqueline H . Hughes Home Economics Michael T. Jennings Industrial Arts Ronald J. Jordan Mathematics Mrs. Betty F. Kidd Spanish, French �Mrs. Joanne Steele Orchestra Mrs. Margaret B. Waid Mathematics Mrs. Anne G. Sumpter Eng lish Arthur E. Thompson Physical Education Rando lph L. Tribble Industrial Arts Jerry T . Will iams Mrs. Sharon Y. Mrs. Haze l P. Wheaton Watkins Library Clerk Science Geography, History The Christmas assemb ly enthra lls its audience. Mrs. Sallie W. Van Lear Typi ng Frank Wu Industr ial Arts �Walter L. Cox Buil ding Manager Cafeteria And Maintenance Staffs Mrs. Margaret C. Tanner, Mrs. Jan i ce Younger, Mrs. V irginia C. M i ller, Mrs. Ruby H. Adams, Mrs. Annie L. Basham (manager), Mrs. Reba Delong, Mrs. Bernice C. Barger, Mrs. Blanche W. Sl uder, and Mrs. Christi H. Glover prepare and cheerfully serve hot l unches daily. Mrs. Vera H . T urp i n Operational Services NIG H T STAFF . Richard D. St. C l air, James Webb, James W. Booker , and B l air J. Preston take a break from their strenuous chore of keeping Ruffner•s school bui l d i ngs clean. AB SENT: Maud i e L awton. 15 �ToN1c.,..r5 Hom£uoRv..: RtAO \/OLUn)fc;, 1-17 IN E Mc.Yc.1..0P.£Dfp. 8 1t1Tl\HN ICA (BE IW\OY FOR ()CAM ON 1< omewORK) Science Assembly Working Hard "Silent Night" Silently S igned Idling Hardly Working �Concentration c L C h rist mas Assembly: Attentive Au di ence (wi th Exception) A s s E s �J Vt -. 1,._, n. ' ' ' '-'' ' ~CA REPRESENTATIVES: 1st row; S. Crump, G. Rob inson, T. Feaze ll , D. W il kerson, W. Preston, T. Sparrow, K. lowers; 2nd row: M. Thompson, J. Noftsinger, C. Wa lker, M. Croxson, C. Smith, S. Cowherd, B. Stevens, o. rucker. Freshmen Christine Anderson John Anderson Sydney Arr ington Neal Arthur Gary Atkins Gena Baker Anthony Barksdale Pam Bar low Eddie Barnett Tina B e atty John Blaney Dana Board Me lanie Bobbitt Anna Boggs Charles Bolden Vickie Bolden Marga ret Bo les David Boye r Joel Brooks Wi Iii a m Brooks 18 �Jane Broyles Jean Bul ls Gaye Brunette Deborah Byrd Cindy Campbell Rosaline Carter Valarie Carter Cindy Carty Kimberly Casey Wina Caudi 11 Beth Chambers Danny Chambers John Charlton Rudolph Cheeseboro Susan Chewning Michael Childress Linda Chittum Gwen Claytor Michael Claytor Kim Clinton Russ Compton Tam iko Compton James Cooke Vince Cornett Stacy Cowherd Lois Cox Lisa Craggett Steve Craighead Mark Crowder Micahel Croxson Sherry Crump Rena Dallas Brenda Daniel Laura Dehaven Julia Delbridge 19 �Kevin Dickerson Ora Dickerson Roger Dickson Carmen Domeika L aura Doss James Dyer Robyn Eakin James Easthom Michael Epperly Victor Evans Tina Feazell J u lia Felts Pamela Ferriera Brenda Finney Sterling Fizer Michelle Fleenor Kathy Flowers Wendell Forrest Gina Foster Sheri Foster Roy Frame Ap'ri I Frank Scott Freday Charles Glass William Go lden Erby Greer David Gregory Donald Guerrant Sherry Guerrant Verdell Gunter Bunny Hale Deborah Hale Wanda Hamby L aw rence Hancock Chris Harrell 20 �T homas Harris Becky Hayes Jill Hayes Ralph Helms Mike Henritze Portia Hill Michael Holland T eresa Honaker Wayne Hopki ns Donna Horne Darrell Horton Wayne Hoyle Sue Hunt Michael Hurt Eric Hussey Kim Irving David Johnson Deborah Johnson Ruben Johnson Reggi e Jones Pam Kasey Tina Kennedy Penny Kenyon Darryl King Margaret King Cedric Lavender Daynette La w Debra Lawton Howard Lawton Becky Layman Tammy Lynch Monica MacBrair R?bert McDowell Ti m Majors Denise Mann 21 ..J �Lisa Markham Tammy Marshall Chery / Martin Beverl y Mason T i m Mayhew Mark Mayo George Meeks David M ill ner Lisa Mi ll s Russe ll Mitchem Eddie Montefusco Becky Moore Candy Moore M ark Moore R i ck i e Moore L atonja Motley Hugh Murray Edie Musgrove Ke i th Nash Davi d Neese Alvin Nicho l s M aurice N i cho l son John Noftsi nger Steve Orange Ramona Otey Ray Otey L arry Overstreet Donnie Owens Sport Page T odd Parker Nathanie l Patterson Mary Jane Payne J essica Pergram Debora h Penn Doug Pickle 22 �Joyce Plunkett Howard Poindexter Tyler Poindexter L ynne Powell Windell Preston Cindy Pugh Raleigh Quarles Linda Quinn Debra Redmond Cheryl Reeves Marty Riddlebarger Gerald Robinson Terry Robtison Richard Rock Linda Roseberry Steve Ross Leslie Rowe Wendell Ruben Rhonda Saul Carolyn Saunders Jane Saunders Toni Saunders Bucky Schrader Linda Scott Mark Scott Ruth Sexton Harvey Shelton Thomas Shelton Drew Shepherd Susan Shinault Arlene Simmons Clifford Smith Connie Smith Michael Smith Mike Smith 23 �T il da Sparrow Donna Spraker Karen Steah / y Benita Stevens Donald Stuart Dean Tabor Pat Tay l or Tawanna Tay l or Donna Terry Ronald Terry Sybi l Terry Emma Thomas Sherry Thompson J ames Tinsl ey Char l es Towriss Deirdre Tucker C i ndy Turpin B ill y Tyson L isa Underwood T ammy Underwood Me l anie Vest Cynthia Vineyard Pau l Voorhees C i ndy Waid T err i Wal dron Tommy Wal dron Cheryl Wal ker L ee Wal ker Cathy Wal ters Derek Wal ters Anthony Warren Michael Wash i ngton Jeanette Watkins Donna Weeks Michae l Wi l der 24 �David Wilkerson John Williams Mark Williams Sharon Williams Kathy Woodson Shirley Word Macena Wright Paula Young Barry Belcher Sandra Nicholson Campaigning for SCA Office Mike talks to Santa. Ninth Grade First Aid Class 25 �SCA REPRESENT AT IVES: V . McDowe ll , M . Crump, B. V i ncent, R. Anderson, C. L ewis, B. Reyno l ds, B. Pugh, B. Ingraham, N. Greene. Eighth Grade Randal l Abbott T im Adams Ange la A l exander Marcia A l wi ne Rhonda Anderson Leonard Anthony Kathy Ayers Ina Bailey Bryon Baity Teresa Baker Geral d Baldwin Charles Ball Gary Barkheimer Cathy Barlow Tommie Baugh Yolanda Beale Suzanne Bel l Narrissa Bennett An it a Blake David Blanton Tracy Bock Cindy Boitnott Junior Bolden Judy Bonds Kevin Boyd Robbie Brookshier Anita Brown Bobby Brown Chester Brown Gary Brown 26 �Stephanie Brown Glenn Bryant Roger Bryant Stephanie Buckner Clyde Burks James Burnett Terry Burrow .> Annette Burwell .,,~ Darlene Callowa~ Fred Calloway ~ ·:,..--Bernard Campbell Tammy Campbell Cynthia Carter Alan Carr Eglenna Cassell Sonya Chambers Clayton Cheek Anthony Cheeseboro T im Childress Anthony Christian Calvin Clark Jody Clark Rhonda Clark Jackie Claytor Todd Cole Stacey Coleman Patrick Coles Sherry Cox Danise Craft Donna Crewey Richard Crigger Teresa Crowder Eva Crump Mary Crump Terry Damewood Darryl Davis Ricky Delaney Deborah Dillon Jimmy Domeika Tammy Dooley Ki m Dotson Rudy Dowdy L atonia Dowe Terrance Drew Sandra Dudley Michael Early Cindy Edwards Jackie Edwards Barbara Elliott Tammy Elliott Joanie Evans Vanessa Evans Theresa Far mer James Ferguson �Roger Fracker Keith Freeman Calvin Gates Laura Glass Tyson Golden Dean Gray Kike Gray William Gray Neil Greene Bonnie Gross James Guttmann John Guttmann Carolyn Hairston Jerome Hamm Jeff Hariston Kim Harper Michael Harper Pamela Harris Melanie Harvey Howard Hill Kevin Hollins Tracy Horne Sheila Houchim Angela Hudson Thomas Hunt Heather Hussey Bryan Ingraham Tina Johnson Tracy Johnson Tyler Johnson Donna Jones Mandell Jones Robert Jones Gregory Jordan L Isa Justus Pam Justus Todd Kee l ing Ricky Knick Diane Koenders Lona Lawson Bobby Lee Coakley Lewis Andrea Logan Teresa Lovell Tommy Lovell Tony Lyle Mike McCoy Vickie McDowell Michael McKnight Timothy Maiden Teresa Marshall Troy Martin Wanda Maxie Angela Meadows 28 �Yvonne Merchant Linda Miller Wendy Miller Yvette Miller Melanie Millner Robin Mills Rachel Mitchem Mike Mowbray Lynn Moore Neil Moore William Moorman Larry Motley Jeffrey Mundy Russell Mundy Valerie Nicholas Renita Nowlin Dale Nutter Dawn Oakes James Oliver Connie Otey Peggy Otey Sharon Oyler Janine Papproth Juanita Parks Jimmy Patton Marchetta Patton Robert Patton T heresa Payne Michael Perry Mark Porterfield Tina Powell Nathan Preston Cecelia Pritchett Billy Pugh Kathy Pugh Stephanie Pullen Tim Quesenberry Deneen Ramey Timothy Ramsey Vincent Randolph Laura Reed Kevin Reeves Barbara Reynolds Alaina Richardson Pamela Riddlebarger Catherine Robertson Margaret Robertson Mike Robertson Vincent Robertson Andrea Robinson David Ross Wayne Ross Darryl Rosser Mitch Runion 29 �Robin Sandy George Saunders Terry Saunders Demetrius Seldon Bernice Sexton Susie Shepherd Tara Sherman Marvin Sink Carlis Smith Charles Smith David Smith Jeff Smith Julie Smith Shirlene Smith Anita Spangler Anita Sparrow Charles Stanley Michael Staples Tony Steptoe Tim Stevens Kevin Stone Angela Strange Michelle Swain Jay Sweeney Renwick Taborn Tony Taborn William Taylor Nina Terry Edward Thomas Patty Thomas Reggie Thompson Tim Thompson Melvin Todd Bruce Trottman Wendell Trussell Wesley Trussell 11.. Carl Tucker Mark Turnbul I Bruce Turner Karen Turpin Michelle Tyler Billie Jo Vaughan Jeff Vest Becky Vincent Darryl Wade Theresa Waits Orlando Walker Shelita Warren Tracy Waters Leonard Watson Betti Weiser Ricarda Whiteside Kim Whitfield Keith Whitlow 30 �Car/a Wi II iams Russell Williams David Willis Ccy_stal Wjlso~ Dawn Wilson Timothy Wi l son Tammy Wirt Teresa Witherspoon Terri Wooden Reggie Woodson Michael Woody Jimmy Wright Sara Bartlett Jerome Motley Christi Belcher ri1 M r J1 �SCA REPRESENT ATIVES: T . Tingl er, K. Atkins, J. Carty, R. Heath, D. Hawl ey, S. Humphrey, M. Dales, C. Perry, T. Poindexter. Seventh Grade Doug Adams Ri cky A l dri dge Jeannie A l exander Di ane Anderson Michael Anderson Nikita Anderson Kenneth Andrews Russell Anthony Mark Armstrong Sue Atherton Karen Atkins Adam Austin John Bailey Dannah Baity Michel le Ball Maria Barbour Robin Barker Troy Barksdale Cindy Barlow Kay Barnette Bea Beautiful Sandra Beckner Herbert Belton Becky Berman Vincent Board David Bobbitt Michelle Bobbitt Mike Bowman Karen Boyd Keith Bond 32 �Kevin Jenks E~rry Johnson isa Johnson Bobby Jones Patrick Jones Perry Jones Randy Jones Signe Jones Jeff Journette D~borah Kasey Diann King Karen King Ricardo Keeling l.~nceJQr:ia.,.- L eroy CalJO•«•Y Laurie Campagna Robin Campbell James Cannon Eddie Carter Janet Carty Pamela Carter Marilyn Char/ton Karen Childress Karen Clark Bernard Claytor Jerome Claytor Neal Claytor Eddie Clinton Steven Cole Denise Co/es Lisa Combs Linda Cool< Joe CorbY Wayne Corprew Kenneth Coulter TammY Craft Michelle Crennell Christina Cummings Barbara Cundiff Misty Dales Lynn Davis Robbie De/any Dwayne Delp Melissa Delp Roddy Dew Doug Dickson Richie Duckett Phi/lip Dudley Kathy Eanes Lenoia Edwards Rolanda Edwards Renee Elliott Stanley Elliott Timothy Epperly Kennet h Farris 33 �John Fe lts Bryant Ferguson Diane Ferguson Roger Flinc~um Shawn Frazier Raymond Freday Jenny Frye Scott Gapp . Antionette Garrison Leroy Gates Deanna Gi l ~s Veronica Gil l --- Bi ll G lass Rosy G l ass J oe Goodman Faith Graham Doug Gravely Jeff GraY Todd Gregory Ann Guepe . Donal d Guthrie Charles Hale M i chael Ha l e Car l Hall Irv i n Harper T im Ham . Harvey Har_r1s Robin Harris . Sterling Har_ris Vicky Hawkins Donna Hawl ey Melissa Hayden Robin Heath Steven H eck Ricky Henritze James Hic ks Monica Hicks Tracy Hilliard c lifton Hodges T homas H ogan Gary Holdaway Michelle Hopson L awrence Horne Mitzi Horton T racy Hort on S hanann Howard J effrey Howe I I Wanda Howell Carol Huffman Suzanne Humphceys John H urley Gary Ingraham Sean Janney Dani e l Jarrett 34 }. �Kevin Jenks Barry Johnson Lisa Johnson Bobby Jones Patrick Jones Perry Jones Randy Jones Signe Jones Jeff Journette Deborah Kasey Diann King Karen King Ricardo Keeling Terrance King Chris Kuelling Melvin Lackey Robert La Prade Marlene Lawton James Lewis Michael Loan Anthony Logan John Love Michael Love Angela Lowry Mark McCadden Donnie McDaniel Katherine Maner Margaret Mason Troy Mays Melissa Meadows Doreen Merchant Debra Miller Jerry Miller Joann Miller MartinMillner Cynthia Montgomery Leo Montgomery Bernice Moore Jimmy Moore Mike Moore Linda Moran Mark Moses Linda Moulton James Mumford Dwayne Murray James Muse Joy Myers Mary Nash Pamela Nicholson Monica Niswander Yvonne Oliver Jeana Otey James Owens David Pait 35 �William Parks Eric Patterson Doneita Payne Leslie Payne Apri l Perry Charlotte Perry L ynn Peters L ori Pillow William Poff Carnis Poindexter Todd Poindexter Tonja Polk Arthur Price Debora Pugh Robert Pugh Timothy Redman Jimmy Reedy Nelson Reeves Julie Repass Robert Roark Brian Robinson Roland Robinson L ora Rowe Valerie St.Clair Rhonda Saleh Jeff Saunders Greg Shay Chris Shepard Carla Sink Li sa Sink Cheryl Slough Bobby Smith Everette Smith Jesse Smith Robin Smith Sharon Smith Mike Snyder George Steptoe Joseph Summers Chris Taylor Mark T aylor Cindy Terry Darl ene T erry Li sa Terry Misty T erry Kim Tho mas Dawn Thompson James T hompson Tim Ting l er Alfred Traynham Rhonda Turner Vanessa Turpin Paula Vineyard Daniel Wade 36 �Dennis Walker Diane Wampler Irvin Ward Marion Ware Michael Watkins Mitzi Watts Mia Webb Roger Webb Sherri Webster L ynne Weddle Cl ark Welcher David West Tammy Westmoreland Becky Whiteaker Tim Whiteside Buffy Williams Diane Williams Pat Williams Eldridge Wilson Robert Wilson Stephen Wilson John Wright Michae l Wray Becky Wyett ~~6 ~ !i Robin Young Geroge Miller Polyhedra Seventh Grade Critics 37 �Book Fair John Smith on the James Parents= Appreciative Audience Getting Ready to Roll Seventh Graders In the Stocks at Williamsburg �High Class Transportation s c H 0 Lecture at Jamestown for Mrs. Smithey and Seventh Graders 0 L L I F E �Dirty Laundry s k; II ed Future Builders Craftsmen VPI Science Assembly Folk Musicians from Ferrum A Laughing Matter 40 �-.·-.0 E Q) • cJ'J cJ'J < Career Analysis Plentifu l DJ ' S Beta Tapping Speech Ath letic Supporters Beta Tappees Pose 41 �~ A ' _ _ A Williamsburg Kitchen _ _ Ruffner Before Renovation _ _ Entering a Locker _ _ On Deck at Jamestown _ _ Mrs. Drew, PTA President _ _ A View Through the New Gates _ _ Stadium Fans _ _ Making a Plaster Face Mold Captions To Match 42 �Monthly Skating Parties Each month a Ruffner group sponsors a skating party at Star Skating Rink. Pictured here are the SCA and PT A skating parties 1978 BETA TAPPEES. 1st ROW: L. Underwood, S. J·mney, L. Campagne, F. Graham, M. Bobbitt, J. Plunkett, S. Fost er, L. Moran, C. Barlow, B. Berm an, J. Carty, M. Dales, D. Giles, C. Kue/ling, M. Snyder; 2nd ROW: J. Saunders, A. Austin, K. King, J. Brooks, M. Millner, M. Moses, J . Bail ey, R. Mitche m, J. Easthom, J. Gray, H. Hussey, K. Atkins; 3rd ROW: E. Hussey, C. Perry, S. Hunt, M. Watts, M. Thompson, P. Tayl or, D. Millner, K. Flowers, G. Atkins, D. Neese, N. Greene, S. Thompson, G. Shay, T. Poindexter, L. Sink, S. Humphreys. ABSENT: Sue Atherton, Debbie Byrd, Wina Caudi ll , Michelle Fleenor, Mike Robertson, Betti Weiser. 43 �Yearbook Editor ("I'm sorry. 11 ) Entrance to Math Bui I ding 1977 ROCK Ded'1cat'i on Yearbook Staff ("Crop him out!") 44 �PTA at Bedtime • M .. Sii Miss Hicks' Room Guidance 45 �Cheerleaders Beta Bake Sale Yuletide Music Pep Rall y DJ RADIO CLUB: Mr. Powell, W. Preston, A. Harris, D. Johnson, M. King, T. Drew, M. Childress, D. Davis. �After the PT A Concert A c T I A Rolling Conversation at the PTA Skate v I T I E s �WM.RUFFNER JR.H IGH SCHOOL MARCHING ~a ± SAINTS """''~ ~ ! Alnui: _ V ICH"-'" - Band BANNER CARRIERS: K. Eanes, B. Berman; MAJORETTES: R. Heath, J. Frye, S. Weddle; lST ROW: R. Edwards, V. Turpin, M. Hayden, T. Gregory, L. Garrison, R. Young, S. Hunt, W. Gray, A. Brooks, D. Lawton; 2ND ROW: C. Moore, A. Price, J . Hamm, D. Thompson, K. Clark, D. Merchant, V. St. Clair, R. Smith, B. Moore, R. Freday, M. Anderson, M. Hicks; 3RD ROW: T. Feaze ll, M. Snyder, R. Duckett, D. Wade, M. Watkins, C. Poindexter, P. Justus, G. Robinson, C. Kuelling, M. Armstrong, J. Saunders, J. Felts, T. Sparrow; 4TH ROW: I. Ward, T. Dooley, M. Hayden, J. Hicks, D. Wilkerson, S. Freday, W. Hoyle, D. Willis, G. Saunders, V. Randolph, G. Ingraha m, D. Chambers; STH ROW: D. Tucker, Mr. Landis (director), S. Crump, B. Chambers, T. Witherspoon, T. Wooden, C. Reeves, C. Saunders, M. Wright, C. Turpin, P. Coles, M. Wilder, R. Quarles (drum major); 6TH ROW: C. Welcher, E. Brown, D. Gray, T. Ham, B. Stevens, T. Harris, T . Drew, T. Taborn, N. Reeves, D. Terry; 7TH ROW: L. Hancock, J. Howett, D. Gregory, S. Arrington, R. Otey, A. Leonard, S. Page, R. Woodson, J . Hur ley, D. Gravely. Cheerleaders ~--- "s nagaa _ _ _ Sherri Foster Genaf oster.-./terJ I Frank Michelle Ti¥,ler > isa Mi lls Tracy Waters Robin Sandy Janine Papparot~ Dawn Oates �I, ' I t Choir lST ROW: Mrs. Houston (director), S . Nicholson, K. Whitfield, L. Lawson, R. Dallas, A. Frank, G. Foster, J. Felts, S. Terry, B. Hale; 2ND ROW: B. Finney, B. Layman, J. Watkins, B. Gill, T. Marshall, G. Jordan, P. Dudley, S . Craighead, G. Barkheimer, J. Plunkett, S. Foster, K. Hairston, J. Hayes, S. Thompson, S . Shinault; 3RD ROW: W. Otey, G. Burnette, D. Lawton, B. Sexton, J. Pegram, C. Pugh, B. Tyson, B. Smith, R. Mundy, J. Hariston, D. Redmond, L. Powell, R. Carter, R. Saunders, D. Hale; 4TH ROW: A. Robinson, S . Word, B. Hayes, O. Dickerson, B. Mason, C. Saunders, N. Greene, J. Wright, W. Preston, B. Belcher, S. Cox, M. Harvey, L. Markham, R. Sexton, P. Kasey. SCA lST ROW: CO- Projects Chairmen: Joyce Plunkett, Cindy Carty Treasurer: Cindy Turpin Secretary: Macena Wright Co-Sponsor: Mrs. Houston 2ND ROW: Co-Sponsor: Miss Hicks Co-Presidents: David Millner, Sport Page Co-Sponsor: Mr. Williams O ffic e rs �Beta Club lST ROW: K. Freem . . ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETY Moore D Wilk an, R. Wh1tes1de, P. Barlow, S. Crump, 8. Layman, A. Simmons, S. Page, T. Waters, C. T. FeC:zel.I p {rson, W. Hoy_le, M. Swain; 2ND ROW: T. Powell , K. Dickerson, B. Reynolds, B. Vincent, J. Bulls, Underwood ~u~g,EC. Sm ith, M. Wi lder; 3RD ROW: R. Crigger, R. Jones, K. Irving, C. Saunders, P. Harris, T. M. W.right ( r~ ·e~s ' · ~usgrove, B. Stevens, Mrs. Ryman (adviser); 4TH ROW : R. Anderson (project committee), Noftsinger ( ~ro~ec~ c~~m i ttee ), R. Fraclcer (vice president), C. Walke r (secretary), C. Carty (president), J. J c airman), M. Croxson (tre asurer) . K String Orchestra Mrs. Stee le (director) S. Cowherd D. Stuart J. Carty T. Marshall M. Barbour S. Sm ith C. Carty 50 �R 0 T c lST ROW: D. Stuart, D. Chambers, T. Sparrow, S. Fizer, R. Johnson, C. Turpin; 2ND ROW: B. Tyson, R. Carter, 0. Dickerson, D. Hale, T. Taylor, D. Lawton, J. Tinsley; 3RD ROW: K. Stone, M. Hurt, L. Craggett, W. Forrest, H. Lawton, W. Golden, B. Mason, J. Anderson, D. Tucker, M. Moore; 4TH ROW: R. Terry, T. Robertson, D. Nutter, Sgt. Kincer, 0. Walker, S. Arrington, L. Walker, D. Terry, D. Johnson. AB SENT: Anthony Barksdale, Maurice Nicholson. 1978 Yearbook Staff STAFF: Christine Anderson Todd Cole Sherry Crump Portia Hill Cheryl Martin Cheryl Reeves Connie Smith Cheryl Walker David Wilkerson Editor: Connie Sue Smith Assistant Editor: David Wilkerson Business Manager: Cheryl Reeves Artist: Todd Cole Adviser: Miss Newman Conni e Chery l Sherry and Todd David and Cheryl on the Couch 51 Cheryl �Varsity in Acti on JV at Roanoke C i vic Center Girl s' Varsity - JV Pre-game Warm - up Togetherness at V i ctory Stadium �On the Sideline .. .~. GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM: 1st ROW: S. Guerrant, M. King, P. Hill, S. Word, S. Williams; 2nd ROW: P. Harris, C. Reeves, l. Scott, Miss Nicely, T. Anderson, R. Otey. A T H L E T I c s �Girls' Varsity Basketball Cindy Carty Forward Deborah Hale Guard Ruth Hale Guard Portia Hi II Guard Pam Kasey Forward Bev Mason Forward Sybil Terry Dee Tucker Forward Guard Kim Irving Forward Cindy Turpin Guard ALL-TOURNMANENT TEAMS V: Deborah Hale, Cindy Turpin. ABSENT: Kim Irving CITY-WIDE CHAMPIONS Macena Wright Forward CAPTAINS: Cindy Carty Deborah Hale Cindy Turpin 54 JV: ANDREA Logan, Shawn Frazier, Rhonda Turner �Gi rls' Junior Varsity Basketball CITY-WIDE CHAMPIONS lST ROW: R. Whiteside, S. Shepherd; 2ND ROW: T. Powell, D. Ramey, J. Myer, M. Horton; 3RD ROW: Miss Harman, D. Payne, D. Ca lloway, R. Saunders, S. Frazier, R. Turner, A. Logan. 55 �Boys' Varsity Basketball Sidney Arrington Guard Charles Bolden Guard Mil<e Croxson Forward Wendell Forrest Forward Verde 11 Gunter Guard -- Reggie Jones Guard George Meeks Guard Mark Moore Center Coach Cummings and Barry Belcher (manager) Drew Shepherd Forward Mike Smith Guard 56 David Neese Center Steve Ross Forward All Tournament Team: R. Fracker and T. Taborn �Boys' Junior Varsity Basketball CITY-WIDE RUNNERS-UP lS T ROW: T. King, V. Randolph, J. Hurley, M. Mowbray, M. Perry, J. Hamm, C. Poindexter; 2ND ROW: Coach Lovelace, D. Wade, T. Mart in, R. Frazier, T. Taborn, K. Stone, R. Mack, R. Fracker, P. Coles, W. Boyd, A. Traynham. 57 �G y m n a s t I c s lST ROW: P. Young, S. Fosler, I. Dallas, T . Powell, B. Moore , J. Papproth, R. Whiteside, M. Patton, M. Tyler, T. Beatty; 2ND ROW: B. Stevens (manager), C. Carty (manager) , S. Jones, T. H illi ard, S. .... -Chewning (manager), E. Musgrove (manager), J. Carty, T. Feaze ll (manager), T. W irt (manager), K. Clinton (manager), A. Sparrow (manager), C. Belcher (manager); 3R D ROW: S. Fuhrman, J. Hamm (manager), C. Waid, P. Harris, Miss Nicely, S. Pullen, Miss Ryder, M. King, J. Smith, V. Robertson (manager). ABSENT: Lyne ll Garrison, Andrea Logan, Tara Sherman, Vic kie McDowe ll (manager). Wrestling lST ROW: R. Roark, R. Jones, J. Noftsinger, W. Golden, T . Mayhew, T. Childress, P . Jones, J. Cannon; 2ND ROW: M. Sink, S. Freday, J . Muse, J. Tinsley, D. Gregory, D. Boyer; 3RD ROW: R. Otey, D. Sheperd, M. Scott, S. Arrington, T. Majors, D. Willis; 4TH ROW: D. King, S. Orange, D. Nutter, D. Neese, T. Drew. ABS ENT: Danny McPhillips, Todd Cole, Eddie Barnett, Nelson Reeves, Mike Perry; Pam Kasey, Lisa Underwood, Cindy Waid (managers); Mike Croxson. �CITY-WIDE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st ROW: D. Hale, B. Hale, S. Terry, K. Casey, B. Hayes, R. Whiteside, T. Powell, S. Buckner (manager); 2nd ROW: Miss Harman, B. Mason, C. Turpin, C. Carty, T . Sherman, P. Kasey, A. Sparrow, C. Domeika, T. Taylor, K. Steahly, V. Turpin, S. Hunt, R. Carter. Foot ball CITY-WIDE RUNNERS-UP lS T ROW: S. Craighead, L. Motley, P. Jones, M. Perry; 2ND ROW: B. Trottman, C. Gray, M. Smith, S. Ross, V. Gunter, M. Croxson, R. Otey, B. Belcher, M. Holland, R. Fracker, K. Stone, T. Taborn, W. Forrest; 3RD ROW: Coach Cumm ings, L. Brown, M. Jones, T. Quesenberry, S. Arrington, B. Pugh, T. Waldron, W. Ruben, M. Nicho lson, C. Gates, M. Moore, R. Jones, D. Neese, J. Noftsinger, K. Nash, G. Meeks, Coach Thompson; 4TH ROW: D. Shepherd, A. Warren, P. Voorhees, T. Shelton, C. Harrell, S. Orange, D. Pickle, B. Schrader, B. Taborn, H. She lton, D. King, B. Tyson. 59 �Business Wometco Coca-Cola Andy's Shops Greeting Cards--Candies Crossroads Mal I Brown's Grocery, Cove Rd., N.W. Calloway, Chamber & Payne--Interior design Community Barber Shop, 1705 Cove Rd. C. S. Dunsford 11 Bud 11 Gen. Contracting ph. 389-9127 THE LINEN CLOSET Discount Factory Prices Bed, Bath, Table Linens, Crossroads Mall Mtn. View Mid. Rt. 5 Rke., Va. Compliments of Northwest True Value Hardware Padgett's Grooming Compliments Pepsi Co la Bottler of Roanoke Please Help Fight Litter. Roy L. Webber, Florist, Inc. 4000 Williamson Road, N.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 J.D. Wilkerson Contracting Co. ph. 343-1601 Williamson Road Pharmacy Russell Stover Candy--Hallmark Cards 3416 Williamson Road Williamson Road Photo Shop 2813 Williamson Road 60 Personal Are zebras while with black strips, or black with white stripes? Best of Luck to all the Saints at Ruffner!! Best Wishes from Mrs. Page and Sport Mrs. Richard Casey and Family Compliments of Coach Lovelace Congratulations to the Radio Club!! Bill D. Cunningham Did you know that 2 + 2 = 3? El hombre propone y Dios dispone. Es irrt der Mensch so tang er strebt! From a friend HANG ON STARCHILD-U NCHAINED FR EEDOM IS ALIVE AND THRIVING IN HLSRM6 AND WI L L BE WITH YOU NEXT YEAR. HI GNAT AND E-S AL L FOR NOW DL WEBB Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hill It matters not to w in or lose. It's how you play the game. It 's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Mirabile dictu. Paget forty-two: Answers: DHBCFAEG Page thirty-eight: James Smith on the John? Peu a peu l'oiseau fail son nid. Stephan Joel Martin loves his pony--Rusty! Take Pride in Everything You Do. Ver es creer. J. David Wilkerson II and father Women's Lib �Autographs �.• --- 1 1 1 1i~]ijiji~i1~1mr1m~1~~iru~[111 1 0 1195 0100133 1 -~ - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource William Ruffner Middle School operated as such from 1970 through June 2009. The building is located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue, NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock 1978 Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource The Ruffner Rock was the annual for William Ruffner Middle School. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RuffnerRock1978 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/4222/RuffnerRock1974.pdf ec26dc0ca0aea7e226955505ce90dc22 PDF Text Text ~ock u fn r . ,'74 . . ��ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Cent r a l Library Vir g ini a Room ��Before the First Bel1 While Saving Dayhg . ht in January ~~we 've - Only Just Begun'' �Ruffner of Roanoke is now in its fourth year. The school's name was inspired by the man who began the public school system in Virginia shortly after the Civil War, Dr . William H . Ruffner (1824 -1 908). The school's colors are forest green and g old . nickname is 11 SAINTS . 11 2 O ur �William Ruffner Junior High School Roanoke, Virginia THE RUFFNER ROCK 1974 �Tops Among All the Rest As usual it was difficult to c hoose a special person to whom to dedicate this yearbook . But yet we came up with a person who is not only a good teacher but also has a personality that is tops among all the rest . This teacher is a friend to everyone , is a fantastic coach, is very understanding, and has a good sense of humor . This person is willing to help the students with their problems and misunderstandings, but sometimes even gets serious with them. By this we me an she is the type of person who is al ways smiling and laughing . She is hig hly thought of by teachers as well as by students and is dedicated to our school and her work . The yearbook staff feels that the outstanding teacher of this year to whom to dedicate the 1974 RUFFNER ROCl< i s Miss Annie F. H a rman. MISS ANNIE F. HARMAN 4 �402749 <!_ - ~f'· I II /Zc ..l. 3 73,l7SS7 7/ t tJ{p 7/V Dedication of the 1974 Rock 5 a 1195 0100129 9 �Lunchtime Bri eli ng Mr. Warren Lucas, Tutor Rapping in Teachers' Lounge �F A c u I.. . L T ' J.llil y A N ~ Energ Y c ontrol Panel D s T A F F 7 �Charles W . Day Principal John B. Leffel Assistant Principal Administration i'vlrs . Inez V . Heinz Secretary Mrs . Ollie R . Naff Secretary Mrs . Sandra Renick Clerical Assistant Mrs. Darlene K asey Clerical Assi stant David L . H a rd y Teac her Aide Miss An gel a Brow n C .O . E . Stude nt �Virgil R . Bailey Inclustri al Ar ts Miss Ma1:y Ann Bentley Art Geral d Ciaffone Basic Skills Mrs . Jea nne M . Craft Special Education Faculty Reading for Fun ~ E::l=I O:C NC:: FOi=! • ,~ . · Bernard ] . Brown Guidance Mrs . Luana Crush Science Shaclrack Brown Visiting T eacher Dennis W . Cummings Physic al Education Michael A . Bryant Soci al Studies Mrs . Ann Diggs English �Donald L. Edmunds Science Mrs. Jo Ann F. Hayden Science Miss Katherine Hannah Mathematics Miss Sally R. Hicks Mathematics Mrs. Ellie Hardy English Mrs. Susan S. Houston Music Miss Ann F. Harman Physical Education Mrs. Gail J. Harris Mathematics Mrs. Patricia M . Huff Physical Education Miss Ina E. Huffman Home Economics �Mrs . Jacqueline Hughes Home Economics H arold R. La ndis Band Michael Jennings Industrial Arts Mrs. Betty Layman Spanish Ron ald Jordan Mathe m at ics Mrs . Elizab e th Lee Guidance 11 Charles I<ennedy M athem atics Science Coordi nat or Mrs . Betty Levine Special Education Mrs . Susan Kumme r Guidance Charles Luther Soci al Studies �..... Robert P. Miller Physical Education Fi rst Semester Mrs. Elizabeth C . Richardson English Harold T . Shupe Scienc e Miss M . Clare Newman Geography Mrs . L. K . Riddick Special Education Miss Susan Rudolph Home Economics First Semester Mrs. Marjorie S . Smithey Social Studies Arthur E. Thompson Physical Education 12 Mrs . Elizabeth Parker Librarian J. Mason Powell English Mrs . Betty D . Ryman '.vli ss Ona V . Scyphers Mathematics English Miss Helen M . Mrs . Hazel P. Wheaton Townsend Library Clerk Humanities Coordinator �These ladies prepare delicious hot meals five days per \\'eek for us. They are Mrs . Shirley Gillespie , Mrs. Jo Fulp, Mrs. Virginia Miller, Mrs . Annie Bash;im, ?v!rs . Blanche Sluder, Mrs . Marg;iret Tanner, Mrs . Iva Myers, and Mrs . Annie Bond . Cafeteria and Maintenance Staff We miss Mrs. Hazel Waltz of the c ;ifeteri a staff. She is to us a loss and a memory . Energy Crisis: 20 C . =68 F. The night staff works hard to keep Ruffner clean . It includes Don Maxey, Eugene Saunders, James Booker, Absent: Maudie Lawton . Steve Hampton Building Manager Mrs . Vera Turpin O perational Services 13 �---,.,._____, Seventh Grade Social Studies Test in Social Studies English Class �___J _ ' - :r.o.r ~ VIP'S c L A s s ..• sE 15 �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: P. Muse, M . Sparrow, M. Gill, J. Palmer, T. Snead, B. Weddl e , J. Tingl er, K . Law . Freshmen Cindy Akerson Renee Allen Warren Anderson James Arrington Wanda Arrington Cathy Austin Jerry Bailey Ronnie Baldwin Vester Barber Tracy Barnett Kelly Basham Jesse Bass Greg Beasley Petra Blankenship Terrence Bonds Cynthia Boyd Gary Bower Natalie Brower Ben Brown Jean Brown 16 �Joe Brown Pam Brown Patty Brown Stew art Brown Cindy Brumfield Patty Bryant William Bumbry Darlene Cain Stephanie Calloway Harold Cannaday Cynthia Carter Pat Chandler Craig Clevenger Aaron Coles Bridget Coles Cindy Coles Renee Crook Barbara Crump Bruce Cunningham Youla Dallas David Da niels Teresa Davis Paul Decker George Dickens Larue Dickerson Connie Dooley Terry Doss Leo Dow Pam Drew Albert Duddi ng Lucille Durham Doug Duschean Jackie Edwards Pamela Ellington Evcl yn Feazell 17 �R...:ncc Ferguson Thelm.1 Fer~1son J'\l. 1son Fe1-ris Ji 111111y Fidler Dcl111.1s Fulk 13renda Garrett Ri c h.1rd Gaylor Gary Gc.1rhart J'\la1y Gill Connie Gills Gin.1 Graybill Cindy Gray D .rnn y Grinnell Ti111otln· Hairston Richan( Hale Gene Haley Vichi Haley Brend a Hancock George Harris J\ I.ire us Harris Mike Harris Ronald H~1rris Cheryl Hart Patrice I-byden David Hayes Gwendolyn Hodges Kevin Hopson Sharon Houchins Marty Howell C arn1e n Huff111an Gedrge Hurt Randy Jackson Peggy Jacobs Deborah ) e ffri es Sandra Jennings 18 �i Lisa Johnson Rickey Johnson Charlotte Jones Cheryl Jones Dolphfred Jones Donald Jones Ronald Jones Jerome Jordan Debbie Karnes Rena Kasey Barry l<i ng Kyle L::iPrad Elton Lassiter Kirk Law Jody Lawson Gary Leemkuil Wanda Lester Ymelda Lewis Victoria Lipscomb Jeff Lowe Lori Lynch Tony McCadden Matt McConnell Garry Mangum Danny Martin Brenda Mason Angela Matthews SJ.ndra Matthews Jo.seph Mayo Timmy !Vtiller Kathy l\lonk Mike Moore Debbie Mullins Brenda l\lurray Mavis Murray 19 �Deborah Muse Pat l\!use Scot Nelson Row land Nicholson David Nunley Eddie Otey Pam Otey Juli a Palmer Tony Penn Bill Pcrigcn Peggy Pilli s Cindy Porterfiel d Donna Preston Lee Price Becky Pugh Deacan Quarles Terri Rasnake Debbie Ratliff Joyce Reams Gary Roberts Lindsey Robertson Amanda Robinson Cindy Rossiter Joyce Royer Darryl Rudd ... David Saunders Lisa Shepherd Bruce Shortt Earle Shumate Sharon Simon Leslie Smith N a~u ne Smith Richard Smith Trudy Snead Marietta Sparrow 20 �James Steahley Dottie Still Clarisia Stone Fl oyd Stone Lelia Strange Joe Stuart C indy Sullivan Suberina Sullivan Charles Terry Melvin Thompson Steve T hompson Phyllis Tiller Jaime Tingler James Trussell Tina Tucker Towania T urner R onald Viar Terry Waits l<aren Walker Mike Waller Brian Walters T ina Ward Faye Washington Joy Watkins Beth Weddle Jon Whichard Ricky Whiteside Gail Whorley Byron Williams Lavonia Willi ams Bill Woods Karen Woods George Ziogas '> ~~~=====~~===/=~ 21 �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: M . Gentry, T . Spence , A. Saunders, P. Hunt, T. Cru tchfield , A . Harri son , W. Thornhill; ABSENT: D. Whittaker . Eighth Grade Jeff Abbott Paul Adams George Akers James Allen Teresa Allen Howard Altis Doug Alwine Doug Anderson Ernest Anderson Paul Andrews Anthony Armistead Patty Ball Flora Bandy Anita Bannister Pat Barkheimer Harvey Barrett Jerome Bl agmon Michael Bl ake Garry Bonds Debra Boothe Tommy Bowman Cheryl Boyd Wilbert Boyd David Boyens Benita Brewer Ivan Brewer Celestine Brower Emily Brown Gail Brown Ted Brown 22 �Melinda Brumfield She rry Buckner Torrea Buckner Velma C ampbell Kathy C a node Siglinda Carroll H ank Carpenter Cindy C arter Jane C arter Terry C arter C arl Carty Russe ll C assidy Marshell Childress Ric ky Chittum Melvin Clemons Donald Coles Lucretia Collins K aren Cook Mark Courtney Candy Craft Mike Craighead Tony Crutchfield Jimmie Di ckerson Ronni e Dooley Ronda Durham Darren Duschean Danny Elliott Jeffrey English Mike Fagg Everett Feazell Janice Ferguson Thomas Fen·is Ri ta Finny K athy Firebaugh Jennifer Foreman Mike Freern a n Arni ta Gaither Faith Galloway Felicia Galloway Paul Gallo way Mike Gentry Sonnie Gills Tommy Godbey Jackie Gowa n Douglas Gr avel y Cindy Gross Gary Gu thrie Arthur Hairston Emmett Hale Ri chard Hale Angela Hampton Pam Hardison Ethelync Harper Barbara Harris 23 �J\viLt Harrison Gwen Hash lV!ildred Hash Becky Havens Althea Hawley Jerry Hayes Brent Hendrick Paul Herndon Betty Hodges Buch Hodges Mitzi Hodges Suzanne Holdren Frank ye Holland Mike Holl ar Cheryl Hopkins Angela Hopson Robin Hor ton Phillip Hunt Tina Hunt Jackie Hurd Carol James Lynda Johns Orem a Johnson Robin Johnson Billy Jones Vivian Jones Mary Jordan Gloria K asey Doug I< ei th Bobby Kendrick Roben l<ing Robin Kyle Mike L aBrie Darlene Lawson Eugene Leftwich Megan Lewis Rita Lloyd James Logan David Lotts Darlene Love Debra Lovell Jeffrey Lumsden Gloria McCadden William McCullough John McLain Loree McNear Lucy Mack Willi;:im Mack Pam Manspile Cindy Martin James Martin Archie Mayo Sonnie Miller Vickie Miller · ·t --t 24 l ,/.) �Tom my Minton Malcolm Mishoe C her1yn Monk Shirley Moore Larr y Moorman Wendy Moorman Donnie Mo wbray Paul Mullins Jv!ichael Mundy Richard Murray James Muse Sarah Ivlyers • Becky Newma n Mark Nichols Rebecca Nichols Tammy Ni chols Robyn Otey Carlos Pacetti Kathy Palmer Kath y Palmer T im Patsel Elsie Perry James Perry Harold Peterson Dale Philli ps H arold Philpott Mark Pi nkard Bob Preddy Juber Preston Debbie Pugh Pam Pugh Karen Pullen Debra Quarl es Aiu1ette Reed Sa ndra Reese Janice Rhodes Phil Rice Donna Richards Debra Richardson Glen Ri chardson Phoebe Richardson Margery Robe rson Matthew Ross Michael Rosser Wal ter Rosser Patricia Rossiter Darlene Royer Tim Runion William R ya ns Richard Salyers Alvin Saunders Robert Saunders Connie Sawyers Debbie Sheet z 25 �Timm r Shorn Ra y Sigmon Crystal Simon Vickie Simpson Dwayne Slough Chris Small Danny Smith Earl Smith Tim Smith Rusty Snyder Sharon So,,·der Kim Sowers Teresa Spence Iris Stamper Kim Stanley I<athy Steahl y Dinah Stevens Glen Stinnette Muri el Stokes Lonnie Stull David Stump Rodney Swedberg Rochelle Taborn Barbara Tames Lisa Terry Gale Thomas Waverly Thornhill Michael Thurman Tammy Towriss Bryan Valentine Vickie Vaughn Michael Washing ton Louis W ebb Dennis Wheeling David Whittaker /\rthur Williams Denise Williams Larry Williams Vanessa "Willi ams Jeff Wilson Diane Wimbush Wayne Wright Donnie York Vincent Younger Afternoon at the bus stop 26 �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: J. Rowland , B. Ziogas, T . Cox, T . Allen, C . Muse, R. Mack, C . Stuart, A . Shipwash . Seventh Grade Shirley Allen Tim Allen Jeff Altice Sherri Anders Cindy Anderson Anthony Arrington Lynn Arrington Ri cky Ashwell Mark Atherton Alfred Bailey Kenneth Bailey Lisa Barnett Debbie Bass Patricia Begley Johnnie Bell Cora Bennett Terry Bishop George Blankenship Joy Bonds Jay Boothe O rlonza Brewer David Brinkley Tracy Brooks Leo Brown Shelia Broyles Curtis Buckner James Bulls Paula Burnette Lucinda Burrell Robin Burrell 27 �Carol Bushnell Lois Byrd Daryl Cain Tony Cain Mike Carden Laura Carpenter Porshell Carter James Carty Sherry Cassidy Cathy Chafin Pat Chafin Judy Chittum Jeri Clevenger Debra Coleman Michael Coles Connie Collins Teresa Collins Tina Cox Teresa Craft Warren Cr ~1 ft Connie Crook Alan Croxson Paul Dallas Kevin D.tvis Beth Day Tammy Deeds Marci a DeWeese Pat DeWeese Jimmy Dews Donald Dickerson Mark Dillon Patti Dillon Richard Do•ve Dwayne Drew Jerry Drwnmond Linda Duckett G. L . Dudley Harold Durham Herbert Durham Michelle Easley Terri Ferguson Todd Fewox M ark Fisher K im Fl eisher Meri Fl eisher Roberta Fowler Lauri e Fraim Tim Frame Jamie Frazie r Richa rd Freem a n Ricky Full er Debra Gates Becky Gilmore Jimmy Goad 28 �Debra Graham Freddy Graham Clu·is Gray Tony Greenawalt Sandra Greenway Dean Grinnell Zola Groga n Lawrence Hairston Terri Hariston Mark Hale Ricky Haley Toni Hall Pamela Hammack Helen Hammer Cindv Hammond Brian· Harris Kelbv Hash Gene' Hedge Donna Herndon Jeff Hicks Donna Hinkley Paul Horton Anne Howell Sherry Howell Kay Hoyle Dorise Hurley Curtis Jackson Nathan Jackson Patricia Jackson Scott Jenkins April Johns B. J. JolU1S Eddie Johnson Venita Johnson Vickie Johnson Wendy Johnson Chantay Jones James Jones Lisa Jones Zina Jones CJu·is Karageorge James Kasey Pamela Kasey John I< ell y William Kenyon Velma King Tyrone Lavender Becky Lawson Carol Lee Doris Lee Paula Lee Virginia Lyle Becky McAbee Brya n McConnell 29 �Richard McCoy George Mack Rosita Mack Diane Maner Deborah Manigault Raymond Manns June Marshall Nathan Martin Delia Matthews Hugh Mayo Michael Mayo Deborah Mays Kevin Merritt A1mette Mitchell Greg Mitchell Jerome Moore Joel Moore Dana Moricle Will Moricle Joyce Mullins I<elly Sue Mullins David Murray Paula Murray Cynthia Muse Valeri a Muse Brenda Narum Earl Nesbitt Fl etcher Nichol son Tammy Obenshain Lisa Owen Brenda O wens Alice Oyler Bill Padgett Charlene Parks Frank Parks Roger Parks Shirley Perdue Rosalind Perry Rex Phillips Mike Pillis Teresa Piner William Poindexter Sarah Pond David Powell Eugene Preston Michael Preston Sandra Price Darryl R amsey Lisa R atliff Janet Rice Yolandas Roach Penny Roberson Buddy Roberts David Robertson 30 �Joyce Rock Wayne Rock Carlton Rose Jeffery Rosser Jack Rowland C indy St . Cla ir Sam Sayers Susa n Sexton Jerri Shinault Angel:i Shipwash l< ay Sigmon Samuel Simmons Angela Simon Tony Simpson Mark Sink Rand y Sizemore Andy Smith Chester Smith Cora Smith Darlea n Smith Dhlne Smith LeeRoy Smith Linda Spangle r Marty Sparks R obert Sparro\,. Richard Stanl ey Sa mmye Staples John Steve ns Lisa Stevens Kenneth Ston-: Marcus Stores Bertha Strange Catherine Stuart Robert Stuart Mildred Sullivan Michael Swain Benita T aylor Cecil Taylor Vicki Terry Jeffery Thoma sson Brenda T hompson Angela Thornhill Richard Thornhill I<elly Towriss Roger Turnbull Ste ve Turpin Ronald Trussel Gloria Tyler Ri chard Underwood Gerald Vaughn Kendall Wa tson Kevin Walker Terry Walker Ri cky Wedcile 31 �Perry Weeks Robin Weeks Becky West Clifton Wheeler James Wheeler Michael Whichard Stephanie White Roger Whiteside G.trnett Wilburn Berniceia Williams Debbie Williams Tammie Williams Gregory Wirt Rochelle Wilson Patty Wood David Woods Suzanne Woodson Freddy Wright Jimmy Wright Ricky Wright Robert Wright Bobby Ziogas Aboard the "Godspeed" Demonstrating the Musket Yorktown Battlefield �Indian Lodge, Jamestown Williamsburg Windmill Historic Beginnings Bridge at Yorktown Williamsburg Lodge View of Jamestown Mariners Museum Bilge Pump �Football Fans Watch Game. Ruffner Varsity vs. Jackson SPECTATORS PROHIBITED ON FIELD POLICE DE PT. ...--------------..-;--:- Spectators at Victory Stadium �A T H L E T I The Big 11 R 11 Friends c s �Polar Bear Club Our Be st a t the Meet Girls' Gymnastics 1st ROW: A. Gaither, C . Sullivan, B. Weddle, T . Rasnake, K. Cook, T . Ferguson, P. Brown, ]. Re ams ; 2nd ROW: Miss Harman, T. Ward, D. Hurley, C. Jones, L. Williams, G . Graybill ( scorekeeper); 3rd ROW: J. Tingler, C. Austin, B. Pugh, C . Brumfield, J. Clevenger, M. Brumfield. 36 �All City Football Team George Harris Paul Decker .· ......... .."'_,. ... .............. ._ Ruffner Football 1st ROW: P. Adams (manager), R . Hale, V. Quarles, D. Daniels, K. Law, S. Nelson, D . Jones, R. Smith, P. Decker, R . Jackson, F. Jordan, J. Whichard, R. Harrison, J. Jones (managers); 2nd ROW: Coach Cummings, I. Brewer, D. Jones, E. Otey, G. Harris, B. Preddy, E. Hale, J. Lowe, D. Keith, G. Hurt, R. Johnson, W. Thornhill, D. Grinnell; 3rd ROW: T. McCadden, T. Penn, T . Doss, A. Armistead, A. Coles, M. Thompson, M. Harris, J. Arrington, H. Carpenter. 37 �Girls' Basketball VARSITY TEAM. 1st ROW: J. Brown (manager), Mi ss Harman, T. Barnett (manager); 2nd ROW: L. Williams, N. Smith, P. Otey, S. Calloway, P. Brown; 3rd ROW: D . Preston, R. Ferguson, K. Woods, C. Akerson, D. Jeffries. Faculty Basketball Game JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM. 1st ROW: L. Mack, F. Holland, L. McNear, D. Wimbush, J. Maner, C. Monk; 2nd ROW: P. Carter, V . Terry, L. Carpenter, D. Maner , V . Muse, C. Jones , C. Stuart, Miss Harman; 3rd ROW: C. Muse, T . Ferguson, P. Roberson, T. Cox, D . Williams; T. Barnett, J. Brown (managers). 38 �Girls' Softball 1st ROW: V. Terry, C . Jones, D. Williams, V. Muse, M. Easley; 2nd ROW: T. Ferguson, L. Barnett, P. Roberson, C. Muse, P. Kasey; 3rd ROW: C. Akerson, N . Smith, D. Jeffries, Miss Harman, L. McNear, T. Turner. Girls' Tennis 1st ROW: C , Sullivan, C. Jones, T. Cox, D. Wimbush, C . Austin; 2nd ROW: D. Matthews, C. Brumfield, Mrs. Smithey, ]. Tingler, P. Otey. 39 �,. .. I '· j 42 :-0... \ c. .. . .- Elton Lassiter Guard Coach Cummings and Tony Penn (manager) , -&. Melvin Thompson Forward Dolphfred Jones Forward George H a rris 1st Team All City Leading Scorer Jeff Lowe Center Advice for Winning Varsity Basketball Richard Hale Guard Mike Harris Forward Steve Thompson Guard 40 Randy J a ckson Forward �--1e.r!l N o. 1 Action Shots of Championship Game (Ruffner vs. Addison) Junior Varsity Basketball 1st ROW: J. Jones (manager), M. Pinkard, J. Preston, J. Dickerson, J. Abbott, P. Hunt (manager); 2nd ROW: M. Thurman, T. Crutchfield, J. Muse, D. Mowbray; 3rd ROW: A. M a yo, A . ·W illiams, Coach Thompson, M . Washington, B. Preddy. 41 �A Funny Assembly Relaxation Art Class .. -- �s c • H 0 0 NE S BITT -f..•10• . ~_,. !8l ' L Wintertime Comfort Leaving L I F E �A Saints Fan Look at me ! Cam era s Click Black History Week Entertainment Who made it? What a mess! Hey man, what's happening? �Is anything going on? On the Ruffner Scene. Concentration Library Chess Game Macrame Completed Hi, there! It just won't work. No Talking �Cold Hour in the Parking Lot It began with a phone call. Sanctified Saints, Bombs, and Beauties �Lingering at Lunch Did you hear about . . . ? Good Tim es Begin . After Dinner at the Pagoda P. T . A. Bake Sale �I j Reindeer? Christmas Tree? Hut 1 ! Hut 2! Hike! I ' i Faculty Goals and Cheers • 48 �; r. I Skate- A-Round Party Low Bridge Al gebra I Class Wang, the Computer Beta Tappees pose. �Go Saints! Let's win! Eighth Grade Choir F aculty Parking Lot �A c T I v I S. C. A. OFFICERS Off: Conservin g On: Energy VOT£ ~~~ Pres def)+ J C.kssica/ (I) i15jc_ 1 st ROW: Stephanie Calloway (secretary), Barbara Crump (president), Cindy Akerson (vice- president) ; 2nd ROW: Miss Hicks, Karen Woods (project chairm an) , Pam Drew (treasurer) , Mrs. Crush T I E s �Beta Club 1st ROW: B. King, E. Shumate, T. Crutchfield, M. Mishoe; 2nd ROW: T. Snead, B. Pugh, T. Ward, G. Hodges (president}, B. T ames, M. Brumfield, D. R i chards; 3rd ROW: A . Reed, V . Dalla, W . Lester, F. Galloway, C. Brumfield, T . T owriss, C . Gross, B. Newman , B. H a vens; 4th ROW: Mrs. Ryman, P. Bl ankenship, M. Moore, G. Roberts, B. Nichols, S. Myers, C . Carter , H. Philpott, Mrs. Lee. R. 0. T. C. 1st ROW: D. Jones, T . Bonds, R. Jackson, L. Price, D . J ones, R . Harris, R. Jones, J. Stuart, R. Ba ldwin; 2nd ROW: Sgt. Rutherford, J. Arrington, M. Harris, M. Waller, F. Jordan, G. Hurt, C . Price , R . Smith , L. Robertson, L. Dickerson. 52 �Cheerleaders Kare~ Cook, cJdy Ake rson, BeckJ°Pugh, Paft:t/Brown, Dee Dee Jeffries, Mrs. Richardson, Terry Rasnake, Debbie Ratliff, Charl ott e Jones, Tina W~, Cindy"Srumfiel d, Stephanie Calloway, Cathy Austin Choir 1 st ROW : C . Huffman, V . Dallas, T . Ferguson, R . Hal e , S. Thompson, P. Drew, C. Austin, G. Hodges, C. Gills, P. Bryant; 2nd ROW: S. Matthews, J. Weeks, E. H armon, J. Bass, R. Ferguson, R . Smith, C. Jones, C. Sullivan, T. Rasnake, S. Carroll; 3rd ROW: Mrs. Houston, K . Woods, D. Rudd, R. Jackson, R. Johnson, M. Harris, L. Dow, S. Sullivan, L. Strange, J. Palmer, R. Kasey, C. Gray; 4th ROW: D. Mullins, K. Palmer, C. Porterfield, J. Carter, D. Karnes, R . Nicholson, J. Stuart, R . Harris, P. Otey, C . Carter, M. Gill, B. Mason, K . Basham. 53 �1st ROW: S. Woodson, L. Lynch, J. Palmer, c . H aley, P. Drew, J. Hurd, D . Hurley; 2nd ROW : C. Monk, S. Broyles, L. Stevens, R. Allen, I. Brewer, M. Moore, Ivf. Atherton, C . Kar~george; 3rd ROW : D. Bass, V . Muse, T . Spence, C. Martin, c. Brumfield, T . Rasnake, C. Carter, R . Nichols, D . Richards; 4th ROW: J. Jones, P. Brown, K. Woods, D. Williams, M. Lewis, M. Sparrow, G. Graybill, J. Tingler, A . Reed, V. Campbell, V. Simpson, D. Jones; Sth ROW: D. Powell, E. Anderson, P. Jacobs, S. Brown, E. Nesbitt, M. Mayo, D. Woods, J. Arrington, M. Brwnfield, B. Kendrick, C. Price, S. Miller, D . Gravely , H. Canna~ay; 6th ROW: L. Jordan, J. Whichard, R . Salyers, R. Baldwin, M. Whichard, M. Waller, R . Fuller, T. Arrington, H. Dews, M. Sparrow, Mr. Landis. Pam Drew, Julia Palmer, Jackie Hurd, Gene Haley (drum major), Lori Lynch (head majorette) 54 �Jaime Tingler (editor), Cindy Brumfield ( asst. editor), Gina Graybill (business manager). Mindy Brumfield a nd Donna Hinkl e y work on school life layout. J aime, Gina, Cathy, and Barbara Tames alphabetize ads. Barbara, W anda Lester, Jaime, Sarah , Miss Newman, Mindy, and Karen use the time delay camera. Yea, Yea, Yea! Yearbook Staff of '74 Artist: Barbara Tames B-arry King Adviser: Miss Newman Jaime , Bai:bara, Cina, and C athy Austin break for supper at McDonalds. Karen Cook, Mike Whichard, Sarah Myers, and Bobby Kendrick look at pictures. 55 �Business Patrons Good riddance, Ruffner, from the cl::iss of '74 Greetings from Houston, Texas Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hartman Hi! Hi Annie, from M. B. and K. C . l Love You, Susan It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! ! ! Mrs. C. D . Jefferson Jesus Loves You! Jim and Jami lvtr. and Mrs. Robert B. Jones .Mr. and t-.lrs. R. L. Jones Karen and Richard Carpenter, We've Only Just Begun. Mrs. Shirley Kendrick The Kings Mr .. and Mrs. J. W . King King Vitamin wilJ eat anything ! la expc.riencia cs l a madre de la cienc i a ! Hlll'old Landis Look out Fleming here we come ! Love makes th e wodd go around. Mr. and Mrs. C . G. Mullins Alice L. Myers Mrs. T. L. Myers Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson, Jr. and fumHy Mildred Nunley Mr. George Payne Mr. and Mrs. Robert C . Price Purolatcr Mercury- - 21 Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Richards Ricky-poo is :1 possum . Ruffner Booster Thomas and Kenneth Shelton Smile! God Loves You! Rosie, Michael, and Mrs. Souma Mr. and Mrs. James C. Tames T . C . and Puddles ..i.re from the U . F. O. • Terry and Pam Oscar G. Thornsbury L.J. Wade Watch out Kevin, you 'll get caught ! We are the chance for a better tomorrow David E. Whichard, Sr. Y{~ /MEN 1 S UB Adams Construction Company Andy's, Crossroads Mall Andy's Shops A & T Improvement Company Sam Atherton, Howell and Shirley, Realtors Brown Derby Pancake House Carter's 7-day Market, Inc. Church of God of Prophecy State Offices Compliments of the Fabulous Esquires Courtesy of Uncle Tom Cross-oads Hob bi es Harman's Machine Shop, Inc. Hershberger Exxon, 2825 Hershber ger Rd. Jeanne's Fashions - Lamplighter Mall Kenney's Business Office Melrose Shell O'Brien Meats Paine, Webber, Jackson, and Curtis Parson's Pet Shop Piedmont Airlines Professional Services - Reading Speech Counseling, and Guidance - 36Z-1828 ' Roanoke Gravely Sales, Inc. Faye W. Scott - Mary Kay Cosmetics Small World of Roanoke - Lamplighter Mall The friendly Cleaners at 2727 Melrose Ave. Roy L. Webber, Florist Williamson Road Pharmacy Williamson Road Photo Shop Personal Patrons A thought commlUticated - in word or deed transcends time and eternity . . . Mr. and Mrs. Clyde M. Angle Anonymous Mary Ann Bentley Best of luck to my old students. D. L Webb Best Wishes--Oavid Rock H:irdy Best Wishes to Ruffner School Brea!< a leg, Ruffner. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Brumfield Dr. O. W. Clifton Mrs. Clingenpeel Cofer F ami1y Compliments of a friend Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Cook 1 Mr. and Mrs. Craighead Mrs. Crush, we HEARD about the beach ! Charles W. O ay Andrea Elmore Es irrt der Mensch, so lang er strebt. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry S. Farrar Sylvia M. Ferris Freedom to learn from Billy Brushtop and Bozo Jr Good Luck Class of '74--from ; friend Good Luck from Dottie Wilson Good Luck to all Athletes Good luck to all with peace Good Luci< to the Future 9th Graders Good LUCK to the '75 Rock Editor x = - b +-Vr.b~ 2-"-":4a_ c_ 2a Yeah for Ruf£ne.r! 56 �, • • • • • .. ���• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock 1974 Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource The Ruffner Rock was the annual for William Ruffner Middle School. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RuffnerRock1974 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/4221/RuffnerRock1973.pdf 6f3ea39c22c5e62b0b05d5998315af1c PDF Text Text . RUFFNE·R ·ROCK l 73 -"' . �ROANOKE CITY PUBL IC LIBRARY SYSTEM Central Library Virginia Room �t STOREY FUND. ��• Let the Sun . .. Shine In! I ~K':> Q.re. OIJ $6lE NOW FO~ ~ 00 orJQ.00 WOI.) +hL S?"•~ l~.~ ,._i I Bu.:\ ONt.. "7"00.= ~ "81~.~ �This volume of "The Ruffner Rock" represents the third year in the existence of William Ruffner Junior High School--named for Dr . William H . Ruffner (1824-1908), the first State Superintendent of Public Instruction ( 1870-1 882) in Virginia. In addition to establishing Virginia 's public school system shortly after the Civil War, Dr. Ruffner had been a chaplain and a pastor and for many years was a professional geologist. It was from this last vocation of Dr. Ruffner and because this school is to be a solid, enduring institution, that its yearbook is "The Rock . " The spirited Ruffner athletic teams are the "Saints. " The "fleur-de-lis" is their emblem . Forest green and gold are the school' s colors. �.. l' I William Ruffner junior High School Roanoke, Virginia THE RUFFNER ROCK 1973 3 �''A Real Cool Guy// Among the teachers and counselors there is one who really stands out. This teacher is dedicated to his students and to the school as well. He has a lot of patience and a good sense of hwnor, is ver y intelligent and has a clear lecturing voice , and he also gets along very well with the students. He is highly respected by the students as "a real cool guy" and has taught everyone the values of good sportsmanship. He is a person this school woul d not do without. His school spirit has showed us a ll that he enjoys being here at Ruffner and enjoys teaching. So we, the yearbook staff, would like to show our appreciation by dedicating this 1973 RUFFNER ROCK to Mr. Dennis W. Cummings. 4 �. 402748 > (!__~ / 0 1195 0100128 1 J - - Dedication of the 1973 Rock H. S. s �At the Faculty vs. Varsity Basketball Game in the Ruffner Gymnasium . , �- - -- F A c u L T y A N D s T A F F �Paul G . Miller Principal William Sinkler Assistant Principal Administration Mrs. Inez Heinz Secretary Mrs . Ollie Naff Secretary Mrs. June Nolley Secretary in Fall David L. Hardy Teacher Aide 8 Mrs. Darlene Kasey Cleri cal Assist ant Gerald Ciaffone Tutor Mrs . Sandra Reni ck C l eric al Assistant J\tlrs. Jeanette Garst Tutor �Barry Akers English Virgil Bailey Industrial Arts Bernard Brown Guidance Michael Bryant Social Studies Miss Lena Calloway English Miss Joy Colbert English Social Studies Joe Corne Orchestra Mrs. Jeanne Craft Special Skills Mrs. Lu Crush Science Dennis W. Cummings Physical Education F a c u & I t y 9 �Alonzo J. Deskins, Jr. Visiting Teacher Miss Ann F. Harman Physical Education Mrs. Gail Harris Mathematics Mrs. Jo Ann Hayden Science Mrs. Susan S. Houston Music Mrs. Patricia M. Huff Physical Education Miss Ina M. Huffman Home Economics Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes Home Economics 10 Miss Sally Hicks MathematiiZS Mike Jennings Industrial Arts �I R onal d Jordan Math ematics • Charles Ke nnedy Scienc e Mathematics Mrs. Kath y Kerbo Special Education Mrs. Susan Kummer G uidance Harold Landis Band Robe rt P. Miller Physic al Education Miss M. C l are Newma n G e ography • ~b~· ·~ Mrs. Bet ty F. Layman Spanish Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Guid a nce Charles Luther Social Studies 11 �Mrs. Carol Osborne Mathematics Science Mrs. Elizabeth Parke Parker Librarian Mason Powell English Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson English Mrs. L. I< . Riddick Soecial Education / ·' ~· ' J/ Mrs. Betty D. Ryman Mathematics Miss Ona Scyphers English H. Thomas Shupe, Jr. Science Mathematics Mrs . Marjorie S. Smithey Social Studies Miss H . M . Townsend Art Christmas present for Mr. Kennedy: a new box- -monogrammed. Guess who's watching. See lower picture on page seven. --------- ------- Keith Webb Science 12 Mrs. Hazel P. Wheaton Library �In three shifts the Ruffner people come in for a cheerful meal. The cafeteria staff includes Mrs. Hazel Walt z, Mrs. Shirley Gillespie , Mrs . Jo Fulp, Mrs. Annie L. Basham, manager, Mrs . Blanche Sluder, Mrs. Ivy Myers, Mrs. Annie Bond, and abse nt, Mrs. Mary Wiley. Maintenance and Cafeteria Staffs The nighttime staff is shown in the boiler room, ~R<?NT ROW, James Moorman and Tommy Ferris, and Wilham E. Saunders and Donald E. Maxey, chief. Lunch line in the cafeteria. Mrs. Vera Turpin Daytime Steve Hampton Bui lding Staff 13 �At a Football Pep Assembly in the Ruffner Gymnasium . �c L A s s E s �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: R . Hale, R . Fr aim, L. Sowers, K. Parrish, S. Stevens , D. Brown, K. Artis, T. Carter. Freshme n Linda Akers Robert Akerson Becky Anderson Curtis Anderson Tony Andrews Kyle Artis Susie Barbour Fred Barger Wayne Barton Kaye Beard Fred Blackwell Joel Blankenship Williams Bonds Debra Bowling Reba Brewer Sandra Brooks Albert Brown Debra Brown Keith Brown Diane Burnett �Susan Butler Larry Caldwell Ronnie Calloway Anita Campbell Beverly Carter Twyla Carter Wesley Chisom Sharon Clark Bryan Coles Betty Cook Jeff Coulter Rhonda Cox Wanda Craft Althea Croson Joey Crutchfiel d Steve Cumbie Tandy Dales Joy Dent Brenda Dews David Dickerson Tequilla Dickerson Stuart Dillon Teresa Dillon W esley Dingus Daryl Drew Janice Drew Sue Dudley David Duncan Wendell Easley Kathy Edwards Della Ferguson Winston Fewox Audre y Fidler Bryan Fleming David Foreman 17 �Chris Fowler Robbie Fraim Dana Franklin Billy Freeman Larry French Ronald Fulton Lavern Gaither Freda Galloway Debra Garret Susan Gapp Le wis Gates Victoria Gates Jeff Goad Mike Gorrell Shelby Gray Susan Greer Steve Guthrie Dwyane Guynn Josie Hairston· Rick H ale Debra Haley Raymond Haley Mark Hamel Tiny Hancock Wanda Hardy Jerome Harris Bettina Hendrick John Herndon Pat Hill Fred Hodges Sandra Houchins Dreama Hunt Bobby Hurst Richard Hurt Angela Jefferson 18 �Ann Johnson Henrietta Jones Justine Jones Tony Jones Charlotte Jordan Karen Kasey Mike Kincer Lisa Lackland Lynn Lawshe Shirley Lawson Jackie Lowe Fatimah McCullough David McGee Dude McMillan Lorraine McNear Kenneth Malleck David Merritt Jeff Moore Ronnie Moorman Mike Moses Marlon Musgrove Dana Naff Calvin Oliver George Otey Diane Overstreet Kathy Overstreet Rhonda Owens Kathy Parrish Jennie Phillips Linda Philpott Mark Pillis Marty Poff Gustavus Poindexter Connie Porter John Powers 19 �Mary Sue Pullano Mike Pullen Benjamin Ragland Robin Roach Larry Roberts Steve Robinson Cindy Routt Vernon Rudd Joe Sarver Hilda Sawyers Isaac Scott Teresa Scott Donald Severa Gerri Shelton Mike Shires Carl Sink Martin Sizemore Darlene Smith l<aren Smith Levi Sorrels Pauline Sottile Linda Sowers Rickie Sprinkle Steve Stapleton Diana Stull Harry Surratt Tommy Sutherland Richard Swedberg Mark Tames Michael Taylor Deborah Thompson Mike Tinsley Terry Tinsley Ellen Trussell Donna Turpin 20 �Donald Und erwood Donald Walters Jeff Ward Robin Washington Vicki West Vicki Wheeling Bertha Whittaker Jeff Williams Mike Williams Gerald Willis Dottie Wilson Jack Wilson Debra Wimbush Thom as Woods Teresa Wright Colvyn Younger ...s • I 21 �SCA REPRESENTATIVES: E. Hazell, C. Akerson, S. Calloway, T . Atkinson, N . Reynolds, C. Coles , G . Graybill, K . Law; Absent: Julia Palmer. Eighth Grade Cynthia Akerson Warren Anderson Tamra Atkinson Timmy Argabright James Arrington Pam Arrington Wand a Arrington Cathy Austin Jerry Bailey Ronnie Baldwin Vester Barber Tracy Barnett Kelly Basham Jesse Bass Greg Beasley Petra Blankenshir Dawn Boitnott Jerry Boitnott Larry Boitnott Terrence Bonds Cindy Boyd Wilbert Boyd Natalie Brower Sharon Brower Ben Brown Jean Brown Joe Brown Pamela Brown Patty Brown Stewart Brown 22 �Cindy Brumfield Nancy Bryant Patty Bryant William Bumbry Alfred Bush Darlene Cain Stephanie Calloway Harold Cannaday Cindy Carter Pat Chandler Jesse Chisom Lisa Clark Gayleen Clemmons Craig Clevenger Aaron Coles C ynthia Coles Julia Cornwell Barbara Crump . . - ... )~:., -~ \ ,' Renee Crooks Angela Cumbie Bruce Cunningham Youla Dallas David Daniels Teresa Davis Paul Decker Barry Dent I<athy Dew Horace Dews George Harris Larue Dickerson Johnnie Dickerson Emmitt Dingus Chuck Dodd Connie Dooley Terry Doss Scarlet Dotson Leo Dow Pamela Drew Albert Dudding Lucille Durham Doug Dusche an Willie Edmonds Jackie Edwards Pam Ellington Mark Elliott Evelyn Feazell Renee Ferguson Mason Ferris ? Jimmy Fidler Brenda G a.ne tt R i chard Gay lor Gary Gearheart Mary Gill Connie Gil ls . 23 �Cindy Gray Gina Graybill Bonnie Grey Danny Grinnell Richard Hale Gene Haley Vicki Hal ey Douglas Hall Teresa Hardy George Ha1Tis Marcus Harris Mike Harris Ronald Harris Cheryl Hart Mildred Hash Patri ce Hayden David Hayes Liz Hazell Gwendolyn Hodges Jay Hopson Kevin Hopson Julie Horvath Sharon Houchins Marty Howell Mary Hudson Carmen Huffman George Hw·t Randy Jackson Peggy Jacobs Dee Jeffries Wendy Jennings Ricky Johnson Charlotte Jones Cheryl Jones Dolphfred Jones Donald Jones Ronnie Jones Flotilla Jordan Debbie Karnes Barry King Kyle LaPrad Ricky LaPradd Tyrone Lavender Kirk Law Jody Lawson Gary Leemkuil James Lester Wanda Lester Ymelda Lewis Victoria Lipscomb Jeffery Lowe Lori Lynch Matt McConnell Tony McCadden 24 �Lewis Mack Gary Mangum Danny Martin Gerald Martin Brenda Mason Angela Matthews Sandra Matthews Timmy Miller Mike Moore Debbie Mullins Paul Mullins Brenda Murray Mavis Mmray Debra Muse Sc ot Nelson Rowland Nicholson David Nunley Pam Otey Curtis Pacetti Robbi e Pait Julia Palmer Tim Parrish David Patsel Tony Penn Bill Perigen Alan Petersen Dale Phillips Peggy Pillis Donna Preston Carlton Price Lee Price Cindy Porterfield Becky Pugh Marvin Pugh Vernon Quarles Dolores Ramsey Terry Rasnake Debbie Ratliff Joyce Reams Paulette Reeves Dennis Revels Nancy Reynolds Dennis Richardson Gary Roberts Lindsey Robertson Amanda Robinson Joyce Rock Shirley Ross Cindy Rossiter Keena Ryan Vanessa Saul David Saunders Lisa Shepherd 25 �Bruce Shortt Earle Shumate Debbie Smith Mark Smith Michael Smith Nadine Smith Richard Smith Tony Smith Trudy Snead Anita Sparks Marietta Sparrow Jam es Steahly .. C l arisia Stone Floyd Stone Joe Stuart Cindy Sullivan Suberina Sullivan Charles Terry Melvin Thompson Steve Thompson Wayne Thomas Jaime Tingler Phyllis Ti Iler James Trussell Tina Tucker Towania Turner Ronald Viar Karen Walker Terry Walker Mike Waller Brian Walters Tina Ward Faye Washington Joyce Watkins Jon Whichard Ricky Whiteside Gail Whorley Byron Williams Ronald Wills Bill Woods Karen Woods George Ziogas Roanoke's Ruffner lies under a light covering of snow which brought on two delightful January "snow days . " White is beautiful. �• I SCA REPRESENTATIVES: T . Spence, J. Perry, B. Havens, A. Harrison, R . Johnson, M . Roberson, M. Gentry, V . Younger. Seventh Grade Jeff Abbott Paul Adams George Akers Jame.s Allen Shirley Allen Teresa Allen James Altice Charles Altis Douglas Alwine Doug Ande rson Charles Andrews Paul Andrews Anthony Armistead Pat Barkheimer Kevin Barnett Shelby Barnett Kathy Beckner Mark Bishop Mike Blake Garry Bond Robert Bowman Cheryl Boyd David Boyens Benita Brewer Ivan Brewer Celestine Brower Harriet Brower Emily Brown Gail Brown Ted Brown 27 �Mindy Brumfield Herbie Bryant Randy Bryant Torre a Buckner Velma Campbell Kathy Canode Hank Carpenter Cindy Carter Terry Carter Marshall Childress Doug Claytor Lucretia Collins Karen Cook Mark Courtney Michae l Craighead Bi lly Critz Tony Crutchfield Jimmy Dickerson Mark Dillon Ronnie Dooley Sharon Dudley Rhonda Durham Darren Duschean Danie l Elliott ~. \ ' () . . "'' ~ • j Tommy Emerson Everett: F eazell Janice Ferguson Rita Finney Kathy Firebaugh Jennifer Foreman Luk e Foster Ricky Freeman Arnita Gaither Faith Galloway Felicia Galloway Mike Gentry Sonnie Gills Cathy Gorrell Doug Gravely Zola Grogan Cindy Gross Elain e Guthrie Gary Guthrie Lin da Guthrie J\rthur Hairston Emmett Hale Helen Hammar Ange l a Hampton A @ • 28 Rhonda Harmony Barbara Harris Avila Harrison Gwendo l yn Hash Becky Havens Jerry Hayes �Brent Hendricks Paul Herndon Greg Hodges Mitzi Hodges Erich Holdren Suzanne Holdren Frankye Holland Mike Holla.r Angela Hopson Robin Horton Phil Hunt Tina Hunt Jackie Hmd Carlin Jacobs Carol James Towanda Jennings Dreama Johnson Robin Johnson Billy Jones Vivian Jones Mary Jordan Gloria Kase y Doug Keith Bobby Kendrick Robin King Kathy LaPradd Jimmy Lavender Cynthia Lawson Eugene Leftwich Megan Lewis Rita Lloyd James Logan David Lotts Darlene Love Deborah Lovell Aaron Lyle Gordon Lyle Gloria Mccadden William McCullough John McLain Loree McNear Lucy Mack Pamela Manspile June Marshall Cindy Martin Lawrence Martin Michael Martin Tim Maxey Hugh Mayo Hugh Mays Sonny Miller Vickie lvli Iler Malcolm Mishoe Shirley Moore 29 �Larry Moorman VI/ endy Moorman Donald Mowbry Mike Mundy Richard Murray Sarah Myers Audrey Nance Dorothy Nance Victoria Na nce William Neely Becky Newman Rebecca Nichols Mark Nichols Tommy Nichols Robin Otey Michael Overfelt Carlos Pacetti Kathy Palmer Rodger Parks William Parks Timmy Patsel Elsie Peery James Pe1Ty Harold Philpott Nancy Pickering Mark Pinkard Donald Porter Robert Preddy Juber Preston Bonnie Puckett Donnie Puckett Debbie Pugh Pam Pugh Karen Pullen Debra Quarles Annette Reed Sandra Reese Yolanda Reynolds Janice Rhodes Philip Rice Donna Richards Debra Richardson Glen Richardson Phoebe Richardson Margery Roberson Matthew Ross Michael Rosser Walter Rosser Patricia Rossiter Tim Runyon William Ryans Eddie St . Clair Richard Salyers Cynthia Sanderson 30 �Alvin Saunders Robert Saunders Connie Sawyers Debbie Sheets Timothy Shortt Richard Simmons Vickie Simpson Eugene Slate Dwayne Slough Chris Small Earl Smith Edward Smith Lee Roy Smith Tim Smith Rusty Snyder Sharon Sowder Bobbi Sowers Kim Sowers Teresa Spence Iris Stamper Kathy Steahley Kenneth Stone Lonnie Stull Daniel Stump Robert Sullivan Gay Sutherland Rodnery Swedberg Melody Sweeney Barbara Tames Lisa Terry Angela Thompson Michael Thurman Waverly Thornhill T amra Towriss Becky Turner Bryan Valentine John Walters Douglas Washington Michael Washington Lewis Webb Dennis Wheeling Martha White David Whittaker Arthur Williams D enise Williams Larry Wi lliams Jeff Wilson Diane Wimbush Gregory Wirt Jimmy Wright Ollie Wright Ricky Wright Wayne Wright Vincent Younger 31 �Ruffner On T our: Virginia' s Capitol �s c H 0 0 L L I F E I " P.Ar '· �Concentration Slee ping on the job? Williamsburg Gaol Window 34 �School Spirit They did it! Home Nursing Demonstration Seventh Grade Math Class �---· ·- - .. -.. - Valentine Dance by Beta Club V.. Dance to the music. Food . ••• • • • "What's happening?" it' s a life saver! �Sun shine at Ruffner Mr. Powell's Mass Media English class talks with WTOY ' s D . J. , Bobby Knight. "Would ya look at that!" Spanish Valentines Using Stereoscopes �Mr. Tinsley at Thanksgiving Assembly T alking to Marshall McLuhan Mari ner' s Museum Bilge Pump Williamsburg Printing Press 38 �Superturkey 39 �Ruffner Pep Band in the Gymnasium �A c T I v I T I E s �Varsity Cheerleaders Pauline Sottile Bertha Whittaker Vicki Wheeling Robin Roach Sharon Clark Sandra Brooks Susie Gapp Dana Franklin Dana Naff Sponsor: Miss Townsend junior Varsity Cheerleaders Becky Pugh Terry Rasnake Charlotte Jones Cindy Sullivan Debbie Ratliff Cathy Austin 42 Stephanie Calloway Cindy Brumfi e Id Tina Ward �Beta Club 1st ROW: R . Fraim (president), R . Pait, S. Clark, L. Philpott, E. Shumate, C. Austin; 2nd ROW: B. King, s. Dudley, S. Gapp, B. Pugh, S. Greer, J. Crutchfield, T . Snead, W . L~ster; 3rd ROW: R. Hale, M . Musgrove, p, Blankenship, J. Beard, L. Sowers, D. Stull, G. Roberts . Sponsors: Mrs . Lee and Mrs . Ryman. S. C.A. Off ice rs ---- - ----------------------- r :ei . ---====' -- =====-.§.1• ---- ~~ ··········· \i'.:::::; ;: .._, ...r ·· - ,=--- -, ' -~ · .. ' . ~ .. •·.1· f _.,. / i;:;..••. •• ~. · . ... .. .. :~ ::. : ;. ...... , ). Mrs. Osborne (co-sponsor), Vicki West (project chairman) Jennie Phillips (secretary), Larry French (president), Joey Crutchfield (vice- president), Mark Tames (treasurer), Miss Hick (co-sponsor) . 43 �Ruffner Bands 1st ROW: P. Brown,_ V. West, T . Carter, D. Franklin, J. Crutchfield, L. Lynch, S. Brooks, J. Palmer,Tr~ P:rewl~ 2 nd ROW: D. McMillan, T . Rasnake, G. Graybill R Sparrow S. Butler, A . Johnson, K . Woods , J. M Kasey, C. Brumfield; 3rd ROW: D . Jones, R . Bald~in: J. Wich~rd, D. Drew, M. Moore , T . Woods , • ob~ns Sey, E. Otey, H. Cannaday, G_.Haley, J. Fidler; 4th R OW: E. Col es, I. Scott, F. Hodges, M . Taylor, P. Jae ' • Brown, M. Waller, J. Arrington, J. Powers , W. Fewox, C. Price, Mr . Landis (director) . f. SEVENTH GRADE BAND 44 i · �Majorettes and Drum Major Twyl a Cart er Vicki West Joey Crutchfield Lori Lynch (head majorette) Ruffner also has a good marchi ng band . Sandra Brooks Dana Franklin Practicing for band festival. 45 �~· - ~-..:;_ ._- Choir 1st ROW: B. Grump, J. Drew, T. Dickerson, C. Huffman, C. Jordan, B. ~ev~s, L. Gaither, B. Stevens, o. Naff, Jones, T . Ward, G . Shelton; 2nd ROW: Mrs . Houston, L. Sow~rs, J. Ph1lli_ps, R . Fe rguson, K . Law, s. Thompson, R . Nicholson, V . Quarles, J. Lowe, B. Anderson, V. Wheeling, K. Parrish; 3rd ROW: v. Dallas , J<. Basham, M. Tames, H. Surratt, T. Andrews, K. Malloch, C. Fowle_r, D. Franklin, V . West, A . Croson, S . Clark, L. Lackland; 4th ROW: D. Stull, D. Brown, T . C~rter, R. Sprinkle, B. Co~es, R. Fraim, J. Bass, M. Mw·grove, R . Hale, J. Lowe, R . Roach, T. Tucker, S. Sullivan, F. Galloway, M. Gill, J. Palmer, N . Brower . c. Club Presidents ·t 11 J• T wyla C arter Betty Cook Jackie Hurd Dude McMillan Kiri< Law Robbie Fraim Dottie Wilson Cindy Brumfield 46 Daryl Drew Charles Terry Bobby K e ndrick �'73 Staff of the Rock ' ·~ Fred Barger, Rhonda Cox, Dottie Wilson (editor), and Cindy Brumfield ponder the layout. Are the working? Jaime Tingler, Cathy Austin, Dreama Hunt, and T eresa Wright. Artists: Becky Pugh Har1y Surratt Dway ne Guynn Cindy Brumfield Adviser: Miss Newman Wanda Lester, Susan Gapp, Dana Naff, and Harry Surratt pose for the "Rock." Theseventh grade staff, Tammy Towriss, Sarah Myers, Janice Rhodes, and Barbara Tames study prints for division pages. �I I I ' Ruffner Football at Victory Stadium I ... ~. �sp 0 R T s t : I M.s. �...... ....... . . . . .. •j>°£11.1o'D ...... . . . . ..... .. ... ... .. ...... . 0 HOME 0 0 • VISITOR H. S, ALL CITY FOOTBALL TEAM Dude McMillan Dwayne Guynn Mike Kincer Jerome Harris Ruffner Football 1st ROW: G. Harris, T . McCadden, D. Jones, R. Smith, S. Nelson, J. Lowe , R . Haley, J. Harris , M . Poff, K. Malloch, H. Surratt, F. Barger; 2nd ROW: R . Jones, L. Caldwell, K. Law, M . Harris, J. Whichard, M . Thompson, L. Fre nch, D . Daniels, D. McMillan, J. Moore, G. Otey; I. Scott, R . Pait, D . Alwin, (managers), 3rd ROW: Coach Bryant, M . Harris, B. Coles, R. Calloway, T . Tinsley, L. Gates, Coach Cummings, D . Guynn, T. Jones, ] . Brown, T . Doss , M . Kincer, P. Decker, Coach Miller. ABSENT: David McGee. 50 �Varsity Team Huddle VARSITY TEAM TOP: D. Jeffries , C . Austin; BOTTOM: S. Calloway, L. McNear, C . Akerson, D. Turpin, c . Jones, Miss Harman. Girls' Volleyball JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM (CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM) 1st ROW: Mrs. Huff, M . Roberson, C . Sullivan, P. Drew, C . Brumfield, F. Holland, Miss Treado; 2nd ROW: L. McNear, K. Pullen, B. Puckett, R . Nichols, D . Puckett, D . Williams, V . Miller. ABSENT: Vivian Jones . 51 �Curtis Anderson Guard Co lvyn Younger Guard Dude McMillan Forward J. C. Brown Center David Dickerson Guard ~ \ Steve Robinson All City 2nd Team All Tournament A ' J Jerome Harris All City 1st Team All Tournament Leading Scorer Ronald Calloway All City Honorable Mention Leading Rebounder Varsity Basketball Marty Poff Guard Edward Coles Forward Tony Jones Forward 52 David Duncan Center Isaac Scott Guard �1st ROW: M. Thurman, D . Hayes, J. Lowe, D . Jones, G. Harris, s. Thompson; 2nd ROW: D. Martin (manager), A. Williams, M . Harris, P. Decker, M. Thompson, M. Washington, R . Hale, Coach Miller. Junior Varsity Basketball Our J. V. team-- next year's Varsity team- - has a goal set by this year's Varsity: Roanoke City Championship. J. George Harris, jersey 22, made the J. V. All City 1st Team. He's our man! V . Team Warm- up for a Home Game 53 �C. Brumfield, T. Ward, T . Rasnake, C . Austin, Miss Harman, C . Jones, J. Tingler, C. Sullivan, M . Brwnfield . Girls" Gymnastics What's up? Everybody tries! 54 �VARSITY TEAM 1st ROW: N. Reynolds, P. Reeves, D. Smith, D . 111ompson, D. Ferguson, P. Brown, L. McNear; 2nd ROW: J. Drew, Miss Harmon , D. Haley. Girls' Basketball JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM 1st ROW: S. Sullivan, C , Akerson, D. Jeffries, P. Drew, N. Smith, R . Ferguson, L. Mack; 2nd ROW: Mrs . Huff, R. Lloyd , A. Gaither, L. McNear, D. Wi mbush, D. Williams . SS Women Faculty Football Team �Business Patrons Airport Hardware, 1105 Curtis Ave., N . W . Andy's Shops, Crossroads Mall Anonymous Sam Atherton, Howell G Shi rley, Real tors Beckner Studio Blevins & Hughson Realtors Church Court: Nursery and Kindergarten Compliments of Duf- Rite Cleaners Compliments of Holiday Distributors Compliments of the all new Henebry's Jewelers Crystal Spring Laundry G Cleaners Duf-Rite Cleaners D & W Laundromat Eleanor Shop, Campbell Ave . , S. W. Evans Drug Store Firestone, Crossroads Mall First Church of God, the Friendly Church Flora Realty Co. , Realtors Grand Piano Furniture Co. H . A . Lucas & Sons, Inc., General Contractors H & C Coffee Hershberger Exxon, 3825 Hershberger Rd . Hillman Flying Service, Woodrum Airport K- Sales, Kendall Oil S. Lewis Lionberger Co . Mac 's Service Center Magic Touch Beauty Lounge, 366- 8322 Mick-or- Mack Stores Co. , Inc. Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis Piedmont Airlines Superior Extermi nating Roy L. Webber, Florist Wig Mart Williamson Road Pharmacy Williamson Road Photo Shop Personal Patrons Karl K. Anderson Mr. and Mrs . C . A . Angle Mr. and Mrs . E. L. Barger Be all you can be , Read , Best W~shes-David Rock Hardy Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs Je I-! Mr d Mrs w· · rome ayden · an · llham R. Brumfield Colombo is in Sri Lanka, Dallas Cowboys- Superbowl Champs Mr . and Mrs , J, D. Cox Mr. and Mrs. Jerry S. Farrar Kaye Ferrell Mr. John H . Franklin From W, F . H. S. Class of .. 73 .. Funas Mr. and Mrs . J . A. Gapp Happiness is a Ruffner Yearbook Eddie Henley · Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Henley Erwin Hensley Evelyn Hensley Hi, from a Matador Susan S . Houston Jaime loves everytl1 ing , especially. Mr. and Mrs . R . H . Jones • · • Mr. and Mrs . R . L. "Pete" Jones Mr. and . . b Mrs . . Stanley Lichtenst e1n L ove is emg a Ruffner Saint . Mr . and Mrs . Ronni e L. Masse Jack and Colene Mullins Y Mr. and Mrs. C . G . Mullins Laurie Myers Mr. and Mrs . J . B. Naff Mr . and Mrs . C . M . Rasnake Charles E. Rhodes Mrs . Lucy Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. James A . Richard 5 Ricky Sprinkle lays eggs . The Ruffne r Band Mr. and Mrs . B. R . Shell Harry and Gladys Surratt Mr . and Mrs . Latane Sutherland TomoITow tomorrow and to morrow · ·ltand ,s petty creeps in pace from da Wanted 6 champion tennis pla Y to day · Mr. and Mrs . C. L. Wilson ye.rs . You eighteen girls - - SMILE! 56 ��.. �f ,, �r-- . .. ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource William Ruffner Middle School operated as such from 1970 through June 2009. The building is located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue, NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock 1973 Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource The Ruffner Rock was the annual for William Ruffner Middle School. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Ruffner Middle School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Amanda Hensley Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Yearbook Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RuffnerRock1973 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/47/4220/RuffnerRock1972.pdf 5dfb12577ba1fda167622c3766d68f41 PDF Text Text ��ROANOKE C ITY PUB LIBRARY SYSTEMLIC Central L .b • rary v·irg1ni . a Room ��William fleming · HIGH SCHOOl • Every Picture Ferncliff Avenue Band at Crossroads Mall Tells A Storyo �2 �William Ruffner Junior High School Roanoke, Virginia THE RUFFNER ROCK 1972 3 �I J 'j 4 �/)/(c. tf02747 I J. :s 1.:fl1s ~7'7I W&il'~ 0 1195 0100127 3 There are many special faculty members here at Ruffner, thus making it difficult to choose only one person to whom to dedicate this yearbook. We have chosen a dedicated teacher who really cares about the students' education. This teacher is a clear- thinker, a clearspeaker, and an interesting lecturer. He has patience, a cheerful personality, a good sense of humor, and most important of all he is sincere. v He has earned the respect of teachers as well as of students. He is always working. Frequently he is at school h ard at work long after every one else has gone. We feel we have made "the" right decision in dedicating the 1972 RUFFNER ROCK to Mr. Charles E. Kennedy. Dedication of the 1972 Rock 5 �FACULTY AND STAFF �I Front O ffice in th e Morning �Paul G. Miller Principal Paul Corologos Assistant Principal Administration Mrs. June Nolley Secretary Mrs. Wanda Clasbey Secretary Miss Patricia Gilmore V. 0. T. Student Mrs. Darlene Kasey Clerical Assistant Miss Shirleen Lovern Clerical Assistant Richard Hale Teacher Aide 8 �Faculty Barry Akers English Virgil Bailey Industrial Arts Miss Joy Colbert English Social Studies Joe Corne Orchestra Bernard Brown Guidance Dennis W. Cummings Physical Education 9 Michael Bryant Social Studies Miss Lena Calloway English John M. Dillon Visiting Teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson Science �Miss Ann F. Harman Physical Education Mrs. Patricia M. Huff Physical Education Mrs. Gail Harris Mathematics Mrs. Jo Ann Hayden Science Miss Sally Hie~ Mathematics Miss Ina Huffman Home Economics Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes Home Economics Mi ke Jennings Industrial Arts Mrs. Susan S. Houston Music Ronald Jordan Mathematics �/ Charles Kennedy Science Mathematics Robert Miller Physical Education Mrs. Susan Kummer Guidance Robert Morris Social Studies I- Mrs. Betty F. Layman Spanish, French .Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Guidance Miss M. Clare Newman Geography Mrs. Carol Osborne Math, Science 11 Miss Danielle A. Merchant Band Miss Eliza beth Parker Libra ria n �Mason Powell English Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson English Mrs. L . K. Riddick Special Education Mrs. Betty D. Ryman Mathematics Mrs. Shirley Smith Fundamental Skills Mrs. Pat Sta nle y Mathe matics Miss Helen Townsend Art Miss Sandra Sayers Social Studies Keith Webb Scie nce Miss Ona Scyphers English Mrs. Hazel P. Wheaton Library Clerk �Maintenance and Cafeteria Staffs Mrs. Vera Turpin Maid Mike McAllister, Steve Hampton, Don Maxey, David Sei..'i:on, and Doug Wheeler work night and day keeping Ruffner in shape . Mrs. Mary Wiley, Mrs. Annie Bond, Mrs. Hazel Waltz, Mrs. Shirley Gillespie, Mrs. Ivy Myers, Mrs. ]o Fulp, Mrs. Delma Lester, and Mrs. Annie L. Basham daily prepare delicious, bala nced, hot luncheons. �- ....- · -- - - LM CLASSES ��S. C,A. REPRESENTATIVES: S. Blagmon, A. Jones, Manaway, M. Sparrow . J. Barnett, M. D ay, S. Lawrence, L. Mc- Freshmen Rose Akers Aaron Allen Michael Andrews Gloria Armistead Yvonne Arrington Tim Austin Beverly Bandy Sherry Barger Jeff Barkheimer Jeff Barnett Vicky Barry Damon Beach Denise Beane Lynn Belcher Chuck Benson Barbara Blagmon Shirley Blagmon Howard Board Bobby Boyd Foster Brooks 16 �Jan Brown Kevin Brown Lewis Brown Thomas Brown Randy Bryant Mike Burton Donald Campbell Steve Campbell Dawn Cannaday Wanda Carter Robert Chandler Raymond Claytor Durrell Coleman Mae Coleman Herbert Coles Lynelle Coles Andy Couey Nathaniel Craig Mack Craighead Duke Curtis Stephanie Curtis Kathy Dales Helen Dallas Connie Daniels Martha David Michelle Day Donald Deal John Dickerson Douglas Dowe Jimmy Duff Tony Duncan Tony Easl ey Alphonzo Easley Norma Ellington Becky Ferguson 17 �Vicki Ferguson Anita Finney Nancy Fitzpatrick Barbara F1eenor Debra Franklin Cecille Frazier Robyn Frye Mike Fulford Ernestine Garrison Tyrone Gibson Mona Gillis Diane Gills Tim Givens William Graham D'Wayne Gravely John Grubb Jim Guynn James Hall Reginald Hancock Wanda Harris Beverly Hart Gina Hawley Roy Hayes Sherrie Henritze Sherry Herndon Bernice Hicklin Vicky Hill Cheryl Hunt Otis Hughes Deborah Hurt Kathy Jackson Cynthia James Loretta Jeffries Ahondryea Jones C arrolin Jones 18 �Fhonda Jones Howard Jones Jyke Jones Nathaniel Jones Stormy Jones Terry Jones Cornell Kasey William Kasey Stanley Keatts J;ick Keeling Becky Keffer Jimmy Kelley Terry Kendrick David Key Harold Lanier Mary LaPrad Steve Lawrence Mike Law Bernard Lear Cindy Levine Danny Linkous Laura Linton Billy Logan Kathy Long Mark McConnell Richard McGlothlin Linda McManaway Joseph Maher Janet Manning Karen Manning Ralph Manns Danny Marti n Duke Mays Rolanda Mays Perry Medley 19 �Morris Miller Mike Mitchell Jody Montgomery Denise Moran Davis Murphy Janice Muse Melda Musselman Leroy Neely Eugene Nicholas Becky Nichols D i ane Ni cholson Mary Noftsinger Cathy Norville Dawne Padgett Jerome Pannell Kim Parker Cindy Parsons Lydia Payne Greg Pillis Ralph Price Melvin Quarles Steve Radford Julie Randolph Becky Reedy Mercy Reeves Virginia Rhodes Rose Ridgeway Lynda Roddy Michael Rudd Herman Saunders Donald Scott Lynda Scott Billy Secrist Donna Sheets Debbie Simmons 20 �... Dolores Sink David Smith Debra Smith Richard Smith Pina Sottile Marjoretta Sparrow Mark Spencer Alice Stafford Randy Stennett Vicki Stone Roger Stultz Edwin Swain Zaida Swedberg Louis Tames Charles Tampasis Linda Tanks Gloria Taylor Mike Thomas Terry Trail Gwen Tucker James Turner Carla Vaughan Dorothy Walker Marilyn Walker Arlene Wallace John Ward Mark Weddle Vicky Whorley Dana Wilson Charles Willis Allen Williams Jennifer Williamson K.11"enneth Wills Debora Word Dorothy y opp 21 �S. C. A. REPRESENTATIVES: L. French, T. Woods, N. F1erning, P. Sottile, V • West, B. Whittaker, L. Philpott, D. Huffman, R. Hale . Eighth Grade Becky Anderson Curtis Anderson Tony Andrews Kyle Artis Susie Barbour Fred Barger Wayne Barton Jettie Beard Fred Blackwell Joel Blankenship Teresa Blankenship Jerry Boitnott William Bonds Wilbert Boyd John Branagan Reba Brewer Sandra Brooks Deborah Brown Jaycee Brown Keith Brown Diane Burnett Alfred Bush Susan Butler Larry Caldwell Ronald Calloway Anita Campbell Twyla Carter Jesse Chisom Wesley Chisom Sharon Clark 22 �Tracye Clark Cathy Cole Bryan Coles Betty Cook Jeff Coulter Rhonda Cox Wanda Craft Pansy Crockett Althea Croson Joey Crutchfield Tandy Dales Donna Davis Gary Davis Jesse Davis Joy Dent Brenda Dews Tequilla Dickerson Stuart Dillon Clay Dooley Pam Downs Daryl Drew Timmy Duff Sue Dudley David Duncan Wendall Easley Sue Edmonds Kathy Edwards Della Ferguson Winston Fewox Audrey Fidler Bryan Fleming Nell Fleming David Foreman Robbie Fraim Dana Frankli n Billy Freeman Larry French Ronald Fulton Freda Galloway Susan Gapp Debra Garrettt Lewis Gates Jeff Goad Ann Goodwin Gary Gray Shelby Gray Susan Greer Rosemarie Gregory Norma Griffin Danny Gunter Steve Guthrie Dwayne Guynn Wa nda Hardy Eddie Hagy 23 �Oliver Hairston Rick Hale Raymond Haley Jerome Harris Lahoma Harris Tony Jones Charlotte Jordan Karen Kasey Mike Kincer Pat Hart Bettina Hendrick John Herndon Pat Hill Fred Hodges Sandra Houchins Donna Huffman Dreama Hunt Bobby Hurst Richard Hurt Rebecca Jackson Angela Jefferson Ann Johnson Justine Joness Henrietta Jones Lisa Lackland Rebecca LaPradd David Lawrence Kenneth Lawson Shirley Lawson Jackie Lowe Fatima McCullough David McGee Dude McMillan Lorraine McNear Kenneth Malloch Jeff Moore William Moore Ronnie Moorman Mike Moses Marlon Musgrove Dana Naff Ronald Neely Roger Norrell Calvin Oliver George Otey Diane Overstreet Kathy Overstreet Sammy Overstreet Tammy Owen Rhonda Owen Eddie Pack Patricia Padgett Kathy Parrish Jennie Phillips 24 �Linda Philpott Mark Pillis Marty Poff Gus Poindexter Connie Porter John Powers Mary Sue Pullano Mike Pullen Benny Ragland Bruce Rayl Dennis Ri chardson Robin Roach Larry Roberts Steve Robinson Cindy Routt Valerie Rudd Vernon Rudd Joel Sarver Hilda Sawyers Isaac Scott Teresa Scott Donald Severa Gerri Shelton Judy Shell Mike Shires Carl Sink Martin Sizemore Darlene Smith Karen Smith Linda Smith Tracye Smith Levi Sorrells Pauline Sottile Linda Sowers Ricky Sprinkle Sandra Stafford Steve Stapleton Diana Stull Tommy Sutherland Harry Surratt Richard Swedberg Mark Tames Michael Taylor Evelyn Tinsley Michael Tinsley Terry Tinsley Ellen Trussell Denise Turner Donald Underwood Ramona Valentine Lewis Vass Donald Wa lters Jeff Ward Vicki West . 25 �Danny West Vicki Wheeling Nancy White Anita Whitmire Bertha Whittaker Josanne Wilkerson Jeff Williams Mike Williams Gerald Willis Dottie Wilson Jack Wilson Debra Woods Thomas Woods Teresa Wright Colvyn Younger Reaction drill. 26 �S. C.A . REPRENTATIVES: M. Moore, S. Houchi ns, T. Hardy, J. Palmer, T . Snead, V. Daniel e y , D. Grinnell. Seventh Grade Cindy Akerson Warren Anderson Tamra Atkinson Tim Argabright James Arrington Wanda Arrington Cathy Austin Ronnie Baldwin Jay Ballantine Vester Barber Tracy Barnett Kelly Basham Jesse Bass Jim Blankenship Gaillard Boggs Dawn Boitnott Larry Boitnott Billy Bolling Terrence Bonds Cindy Boyd Natalie Brower Sharon Brower Ben Brown Jean Brown Joe Brown Pamela Brown Patty Brown Stewart Brown Cindy Brumfield William Bumbry ?7 1 i �Nancy Bryant Patricia Bryant Bonnie Burke Stephanie Calloway Harold Cannaday Pat Chandler Craig Clevenger Aaron Coles Cindy Coles Keith Carty Scott Couey Renee Crook Barbara Crump Angela Cumbie Bruce Cunningham Terry Cupp Voul a Dallas Valerie Danieley David Daniels Danny Davis Teresa Davis Ronald Deal Paul Decker Kathy Dew Horace Dews George Dickens Johnnie Dickerson Larue Dickerson Betty Dickson Connie Dooley Terry Doss Scarlet Dotson Leo Dow Pam Drew Gene Dudding Deborah Edwards Jackie Edwards Pamela Ellington Mark Elliott Thomas Emerson Debra Farmakis Donna Farmakis Evelyn Feazell Jeff Ferguson Rene Ferguson Mason Ferris Jimmy Fidler George Foley Brenda Garrett Gary Gearhart James Gearheart Renee Ghant Mary Gill Connie Gills 28 �Tim Graham Bonnie Gray Cindy Gray Gina Graybill Danny Grinnell Eric Guerrant Cecil Hagy Cynthia Hagy Michael Hairston Richard Hale Gene Haley Vicki Haley Douglas Hall T eressa Hardy George Harris Marcus Harris Mike Harris Ronald Harris A ~ -- ./ ~ - ~ Cheryl Hart J<ermit Harvey Roy Harvey Mildred Hash David Hayes Patrica Hayden :. ~ Donna Hill Gwen Hodges Kevin Hopson Julie Horvath Sharon Houchins Marty Howell Mary Hudson Carmen Huffman George Hurt Darlene Kendrick Barry J<ing Randy Jackson Debrah Jeffries Sandra Jennings Charlotte Jones Cheryl Jones Donald Jones Ronnie Jones Timmy Jones Jerome Jordan Kyle LaPrad T yrone Lavender Kirk Law Bruce Lawson Nathan Lear Gary Leemkuil James Lester Wanda Lester Ymelda Lewis Victoria Lipscomb 29 I[ �Cathy Logan Jeffery Lowe Lori Lynch Tonny McCadden Matt McConnell Danny Martin Gerald Martin Mike Martin Brenda Mason Timmy Miller Carolyn Mills Mike Moore Debbie Mullins Brenda Murray Mavis Murray Debora Muse Scott Nelson Rowl and Nicholson David Nunley Pam Otey Ricky Pacetti Robbie Pait Julia Palmer William Parks Tim Parrish Timmy Parrish David Patsel Bill Perigen Dennis Peters Alan Peterson Dale Phillips Peggy Pillis Alice Pollard Cynthia Porterfield Carlton Price Lee Price Marvin Pugh Rebecca Pugh Decan Quarles Tony Ramey Terry Rasnake Debra Ratliff Joyce Reams Gary Roberts Lindsey Robertson Amanda Robinson Joyce Rock Chandra Rucker Darryl Rudd Bill Russell Keena Ryan Vanessa Saul David Saunders Terry Scott 30 �Lisa Shepherd Marsha Shockley Bruce Shortt Earle Shumate Barbara Smith Mark Smith Michael Smith Nadine Smith Richard Smith Tony Smith Trudy Snead David Snellings Marietta Sparrow Anita Sparks T erry St. Clair Freddy Stafford James Steahly Floyd Stone Joe Stuart Cindy Sullivan Suberina Sullivan Reid Talley Charles Terry Kenny Thomas Charles Thompson Joseph Thompson Melvin Thompson Steve Thompson Phyllis Tiller Jaime Tingler James Trussell Tina Tucker Nadine Turner Towania Turner Patricia Umber ger Ronald Viar Karen Walker Terry Walker Mike 'Waller Brian Walters Tina Ward Joyce Watkins Jon Whichard Gary Whitaker Ricky Whiteside Gail Whorley Donnie \\"ilkerson Pamela Wilkerson Alton Willie Cathy Wills Ronald 'Wills Bill Woods Karen Woods George Ziogas 31 �IJ I I J LM ~ I ' SCHOOL LIFE ' �I ~ .___ '\ ...! Iii- - r-t ~ ' - ' August 27, 1971--Hershberger and Ferncliff �Heads for sale? Mash Matadors ! Every Picture Does To Latin at Fleming. Tell a Story! P. T. A. Vs. WTOY �Is that B flat? Gingerbread at Williamsburg bakery. Honors Seminar at work, or play? Ship Ahoy! At Jamestown. �H a rd at work. Mass production techniques. A Short Day at Ruffn e r Let it snow! Let it snow ! Let it snow! Bus schedule confusion at early dismissal. 36 �- Mmm... Good! Class d iscussion? Strong men! • �Boring? Lunch time at last! More today than yesterday! Two for tea? Dish p a n hands. �S. C.A. Christmas Dance Got the beat? Apprentice D. ]. ? �-- -- --~-- LM ACTIVITIES �- Redoubt at Yorktown �Cheerleaders Susan Capp Gloria Taylor Pauline Sottile Cecille Frazier Kathy Long Arlene Wallace Becky Reedy Cheryl Hunt Sponsor: Miss Townsend Becky Nichols Mary Noftsinger Bertha Whittaker Pep Club 1st ROW: B. Ferguson, D. Franklin, D. Nichols, S. Blagmon (president), D. Brown, S. Curtis, V. Rudd; 2nd ROW: A. Croson, B. Anderson, B. Dews, D. Word, D. Smith, A. Jones, R. Roach, T. C a rter, Miss Hicks (sponsor); 3rd ROW : R. Valentine, T. Dickerson , M. Gillis, D. Cannaday, C. Porter, E. Tinsley, D. Hurt. 42 �S. C.A. Officers \ Miss Hicks (co-sponsor), Mona Gillis (president), Dawn Cannaday (vice-president), Becky Reedy (secretary), Mike Burton (treasurer ), Denise Beane (project chairman), Mrs. Osborne (co-sponsor). Choir 1st ROW: V . Wheeling, V. Rudd, L. Gaither, H. Sawyers, D. Garrett, D. Word, A . Jones, D. N_ic~olson, R .. Roach, G. Taylor, G. Shelton, B. Whittaker, S. Lawson; 2nd ROW: D. Padgett, R. Mays, M. Gillis, S. Curtis, M. Coleman, D. Cannaday, K. Manning, S. Jones, A . Wallace, ]. Blankenship, M. Musgrove, R. Manns, J. Lowe, S. Keatts, D. Gravely, D. Campbell, D. Dowe; 3rd ROW: L. Llnton, V. Hill, G. Hawley, R. Frye, H. Dallas, M . Andrews, R. Hancock, P. Medley, ]. Barnett, T. Easley; 4th ROW: N. Ellington, C. Hunt, M. Sparrow, J. Montgomery, L. Belcher, M. Miller, T. ]ones, R. Claytor, T. Brown, M. McConnell, J. Duff, R. Sprinkle, J. Randolph, D. Sheets, M. Musselman, V. Barry, C. Vaughan, M. LaPrad. Pianist: Jennie Phillips, Director: Jlv1rs. Houston. 43 �'72 Staff of the Rock Dottie Wilson, Stephanie Curtis, and Mona Gillis, coeditor, begin layout. Mary K. Noftsinger, Dolores Sink, and Linda McManaway enjoy work sessions. Jon Whichard and Cecille Frazier check the sports section. Artists: Kevin Brown Linda McManaway Janet Manning Marvin Pugh Not pictured: Donna Huffman Adviser: Miss Newman r I Dana Naff, Vicki Stone, co- editor, Zaida Swedberg, Barbara Fleenor, and Deborah Hurt ponder the classes section. Tamra Atkinson, Teressa Hardy, Wanda Lester, and David McGee get in on some work. I l ~ i 44 �Library Aides 1st ROW: D. Lawrence, K. Artis, J. Cruthfield, G. Leemkuil, F. Blackwell; 2nd ROW: D . Franklin, M. LaPrad, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Wheaton. J. Grubb, Office Workers A . Wallace, S. Lawrence, B. Reedy, Mrs. Clasbey, S. Henritze, L. Payne, D. Gills, I<. Manning, Mrs. Nolley, T. Trail, M. Noftsinger. 45 �MAJORETTES : D. Franklin, J. Wilkerson, D. Sink, V. West., M. Gillis, D. Cannaday; 1st ROW: S. Barger, L. Scott, S. Butler, S. Brooks, K. Parrish, S. Dudley, K. Parker, K. Kasey, V, Ferguson, B. Keffer, T . Carter; 2nd ROW: H. Coles, J. Powell, M. Taylor, B. Logan, R. Stennett, S. Overstreet, A. Williams, T. Woods, M . Tinsley, P. Medley, Miss Merchant; 3rd ROW: F. Hodges, H. Surratt, I. Scott, S. Keatts, D . McGee, D . Drew, W. Moore, B. Brooks, G. Pillis, C. Tampasis. Ruffner Band 46 .. �Mona Gillis Dana Franl<li n Mona Gillis Feature Twirler Dawn Cannaday Dolores Sink (head majorette) Majorettes Cindy Brumfield and Lori Lynch Banner Carriers 47 Josanne Wilkerson Vicki West Foster Brooks Drum Major �SPORTS �\ .. l .- r r," Ii IT • & • I - . I Rainy defeat of M onroe aft er Rained-out Game , ·: , l . -· , ·.-· ,.. ~ �ALL CITY FOOTBALL TEAM Richard Smith, Steve Lawrence, Thomas Brown, Jerome Harris, Mike Fulford. Ruffner Football 1st ROW: H. Coles, A. Easley, R. Smith, S. Keatts, J. Barnett, M. Andrews, C. Willis, J. Harris; 2nd ROW: Coach Bryant, D. McMillan, M. Poff, M. Rudd, J. Duff, J. Jones, M . Fulford, R. Haley, M. Burton (manager), D. Dowe, I. Scott; 3rd ROW: Coach Miller, T. Brown, J. Guynn, R. Calloway, D. Linkous, S. Lawrence, T. Jones, J. Keeling, M. Thomas, H. Curtis, S. Bradford, T . Easley, Coach Cummings; ABSENT: Mike Kincer, Billy Logan. 50 �1st ROW: R. May, D. Nicholson, B. Ferguson, G. Taylor, S. Blagmon, D. Word; 2nd ROW: M. David, L. Payne, D. Smith, B. Fleenor, B. Hart, D. Wilson, L. McNear, B. Hicklin; 3rd ROW: D. Cannaday, S. Curtis, C. Hunt, A . Harman. Girls' Basketball This year found the Ruffner teams with brand new uniforms for wear in their twelve games. 51 �Perry Medley Guard Danny Linkous Forward Harry Curtis Guard Mark McConnell Forward Jeff Barnett Guard Nathaniel Craig Guard Terry Jones Forward Steve Lawrence Forward Varsity Basketball Managers: Richard Smith Joel Blankenship Coach: Mr. Cummings Thomas Brown Ce nter Herman Saunders Guard Reginal d Hancock Center 5? Donald Scott Forward �1st ROW: T. Jones, J. Harris, R. Calloway, M. Poff, S. Robertson, D . Hayes; 2nd ROW: D . McMillan (mana ger), L. Caldwell, P. Decker, D. Duncan, C. Anderson, R. Haley, E. Pack, S. Dillon, Coa ch Miller. junior V;:irsity Basketball - --- --53 �S. Barger, M. LaPrad, B. Nichols, A. Wallace, C. Austin, Miss Harman, C. Logan, C. Brumfield. c. Jones, J. Tingler , M. Noftsinger, Girls' Gymnastics The Ruffner gymnastics team e11tered both city and c ity-county meets. Becky Nichols won four medals at the city meet and Sherry Barger won two. Wow ! Girls! Practice makes perfect. 54 �1· f 1st ROW: C . Jones, M . David, S. Blagmon, D. Wilson, B. Hicklin, D. Cannaday, B. Nicholas, C. Brumfield; 2nd ROW: Mrs. Huff, B. Ferguson, D. Jeffries, S. Calloway, L. Tanks, D. Nichols, G. Taylor, L. Linton, Miss Harmon; 3rd ROW: D. Franklin, C. Akers, R. Ferguson, T . Turner, D. Ferguson, D. Smith, L. McNear, P. Drew, C . Rucker; ABSENT: L. Jeffries, D. Padgett, C. Parsons, W. Ca rter. Girls' Volleyball The varsity team was runners-up for the city championship. The junior varsity tied for second place in the city. ---55 �Business Patrons Personal Patrons Andy's Shop, Crossroads Mall Anonymous Compliments of Air-Lee Cleaners Air-0-Matic Heating & Air Conditioning B & G Grocery Crossroads Hobbies--Arts & Crafts Eleanor Shop, Campbell Ave., S. W. First Federal Savings & Loan--Crossroads Fleming Chapel Non-Denominational Compliments of the Frontier Restaurant Hearing Aids of Roanoke , Inc. Henebry's Fine Jewelry-Downtown Roanoke Hillman Flying Service Woodrum Airport Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaning Inc. Kenney' s Bantam Mkts. Mary Carter Paint Store Norma's Beauty Shop Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis Price's North 11 Arco Quality Cleaners, Cove Road Roma Motel Roy L. Webber, Florist Thriftway #60, Cove Rd. Williamson Road Apartments Williamson Road Pharmacy Williamson Road Photo Shop Woods Bros. ' H & C Coffee with "Richie" W. T. Grant Co. --Campbell Ave. i Buena Suerte ! Bon Chance Mrs. Doris Banks Congratulations Varsity Basketball Champions Joseph A. Curtis Leonidas J. Curtis Mrs. Mary E. Curtis Mrs. Nellie Dearing Mrs. Alease D. Frazier Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gillis Mrs. Hazel Jones Charles Kennedy Mrs. Elizabeth D. Lee Mike Reed--Steve Liskey Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Naff H. T. Shortt Southern California has Mediterranean climate. Patricia B. Stanley Clarence H . Staples, Jr. Support your local Band. Russell E. Thomas Mary Louise Thompson To Ruffner's Athletes from Coach Miller Mr. and Mrs. David E. Whichard, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. K. Doug Whichard, Sr. Mrs. Rose Whitten Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wilson 56 �Autographs 57 �.. ,. ~ �' . t. • i~ •• ts, • ~- f f ~ ..... 'f .. ..... II "t .,. ' ' t ... . 4 ' \ \ ~ { ' ' ~ k' l .,.. .... .. " 7 ~ t•J, .. . ..... .,.. ~ ... ! ,.~ ,,, ., f, • t • • ". fl ~ '• • c. $ \> •• •• .. ..,. " t. ~ '" �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruffner Rock Subject The topic of the resource William Ruffner Middle School Description An account of the resource William Ruffner Middle School operated as such from 1970 through June 2009. The building is located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue, NW. 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