1 500 2 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/97/9036/Imprint1995.pdf 9ba25e3b1b4d4a42f3389525a8e0cdf1 PDF Text Text ��FICISll ... STUDENT LIFE --=;~ge_M~nA~t_M~~~e_&~~/,-~~~~~~• ACADEMICS 7:1ie Un.>een enAltent:Je ADS /llDEI £ 3'.,pAntJ,intJ () ur Fbcu.s ��FOCUS ON THE UNSEEN American, Virginian, and Christian flags wave lazily over the snow-covered campus of Roanoke Valley Christian Schools. The first snow of the year resulted in two days out of school during which students built snowmen, went sleighriding, visited friends and consumed large quantities of hot chocolate. IMPRINT 1995 R o ANOKJE V AlLJEY CHRISTIAN 6520 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia 240 19 (703) 366-2432 Volume 18 Population 552 fows on the Unseen - - OPENING �O n magnificent days like this, one cannot help but bask in the "glory" of how God has helped to establish Roanoke Valley Christian Schools. A ubrey Page diligently works on a snowman as fellow class mates run around . .!""\Mrs. Somers ' third grade class took a break from the norm to enjoy the beautiful snow that God provided for the week. L uca s Jo nes , Jam ie Coo k, Jos h Foste r, Ada m Baber (up side d ow n) , C hri s Lawry, Donald Coo ns and Kristin Kidd , pose fo r th e ca mera. The se eig hth g rade rs love to hang aro und , eve n if it is in a tree. M rs. Pa l111ieri' s first grade rs know how to have fun . Ca ndi ce Di lche r. Ambe r Hasson, Sa rah Crizer and Ma ri a Ki ng ho ld hand s as th ey show wha t it mean s to be frien ds. ~ FOCUS DN THE UNSEEN ~-lJ._pe_n_in_,,9.__ _ _ _ _ __ �id yo u take a bath he re? Mr. and Mrs. Suhr enjoyed hiking with thi s g roup of teenage rs. A trip to New Hamps hire was not onl y relax ing but also an educa ti o nal experi e nce . D FOCUS ON THE UNSEEN " So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen... " r--rmoughout their stay at Roanoke Valley .l Christian Schools, students will be taught the tme meaning of this verse. At first they will learn to focus on the temporary portion of the unseen by developing long-lasting friendships , discovering how to read and write and to interact socially as well as academically. Although these skills are valuable for the building of their future , II Corinthians 4: 16-18 talks about a very different and more beautiful future . It is a future that lasts eternally. This is the future that students have been taught and encouraged to partake in during their stay at RVCS. The faculty trains young people in Christianity and brings into perspective the most important decision they can ever make, a decision that tends to be taken for granted, but one that possesses eternal significance. Through the working of the Holy Spirit, thi s school has been able to take away the blinds of that which is transient and Focus on the Unseen ... .. .fin · 11·/i a1 is sl!e11 is l l!111po1 w T . /m 1 11 ·/ia1 is 1111sel!11 is !!ll!mal. · II Cori 111/11 1111s 4.· 18 FDCIJS DIV rHl IJIVSff/V 0 pemng 0- �FOCUS ON INVOLVEMENT n November 18, 1952, the population of Goodview, VA increased by one when Donna Marie Hurt emerged. Spending her summers at Smith Mountain Lake, she began water-skiing, riding the top of three-man pyramids. In the spring of her senior year in high school, she was invited by a friend to a revival service at her friend's church. There she was introduced to a guy named Donald. She attended the services for the rest of the week, and in 1974, after graduating from Longwood College with a B.S. in Biology, she and Donald were married. Her education complete, Mrs. Updike began teaching, spending two years in public schools before transferring to Longwood Avenue Christian School in Bedford, VA, where she taught grades two through twelve. In the summer of 1977, she had her only child, April. After three years at LACS, Mrs. Updike came to RVCS, where she first taught sixth grade, then began teaching life science, earth science, and biology. Throughout her 15 years here, Mrs. Updike has added much to the RVCS ministry. One of her most notable accomplishments is the implementation of the annual Science Fair. All of the planning and organization are due to her hard work and dedication to the advancement of the science program. Besides her many school-related ministries, Mrs . Updike is very active at her church, Chamblissburg Baptist, where she serves as organist, a Sunday School teacher, and a youth leader. Mrs. Updike is very active in all she does and strives for excellence in everything. As she molds the futures of her students into the image of Christ, she truly is .. .Focusing on the Unseen. O ft. D£DICA1WIV ~~D~_~_M_'IM_~~~~~~- hree yea r o ld Donna s mil es w ith he r s tuffed a nim a l. Could th ere be a co nn ec ti o n ?e tw_e e n he r stuffed a nimal and the man y critte rs w·hich inh abit th close t of th e Life Sc ie nce Lah'I T �n 199 1, Mrs. Updike tra ve led to th e Internationa l Science and Engin ee ring Fair n Orlando. Florida w ith rep resent ati ves from the western V irgini a area. In a break from the competition she visited Disney World where she made some rather large friends. I A Iways th e ex pert scientist, yo ung Donna (far left) proudl y di spl ays he r sc ienc e .nproj ec t. It is no wonder that one o f Mrs. Upd ike's passio ns is th e Science Fair. M rs. Upkike enj oys vaca ti o nin g w ith her fa mil y in Nag's Head. N.C. W hil e th e re. the y do many things such as wa lkin g a long a deserted beach. as pictured he re. ipl oma in hand. th e soon-to-be Mrs. Updik e poses wi th her fiancc· fo llo w in g her graduat ion from Longwood Co ll ege. Less than three month s later. on August I 0. 1974. they were marri ed. D focus on Involvemen t DPENllYGi �robably the best part of school life is the time spent with those we treasure the most. Those irreplaceable, lovable, and caring crutches that we all could not do without. .. our friends. You can walk into any classroom almost anytime and hear students talking about their plans for the weekend. Whether it be Express P games, Macado 's, the coffee shop, or any other place in downtown Roanoke, something is always happening with RVCS students after the 3: 10 bell sounds. There are also special excursions that some of the students partake in such as hiking, camping, or other weekend trips. These are the activities that build such strong friendships, and make those special memories that last a lifetime. RVCS is more than just about academics and athletics.It is about what goes on outside of the classroom and athletic fields. One will find this type of excitement and exuberance when he removes the overlying curtain and reveals what goes on ... BEHIND /HE "SEENS" Student life �pacious New Hampshire mountains surround the hikers from Virginia. Behind this scene you'll find God's Creation in full view. S CONTENTS Over the Swnmer ..... ..... ... ..... .. ........ .... .... ... ......... ... ....... .. 8 Senior Retreat .................... .................. ......................... 10 Spiritual Emphasis Week ... ... ....... ...... .. .... ... ...... ... ... .. .. .. .. 12 In Between the Chaos ...... .. ........................... ..... ..... ... ..... 14Campus Activities .................................... ........... .. ........ 16 Spirit Week .......................... ... ..................... .... ........ ... 18 Superlatives .................... .............................................. 20 Field Trips .... ............................................ .. .. ....... ........ 2 2 Collage ...... .. ...... ...... .... ... ........... ... .... .. ......... .... ........... 24Senior Trip ........ ........................................ ........ ... ... .. .. 26 Field Day ... ......... ........... ........ .... ..... .. ... ..... ..... ........ ... .. 28 Junior I Senior Banquet ... ................. .... .... ... ... ................. 3 0 Graduation ..... .... .. ............ ..... ...... ..... .. ... ......... ....... .... .. 3 2 Mini-Mag ........ .................. .. .. ..... ........ .. ............. ........ . 34- BEHIND 1HE "SEENS" Student life �to let out school for the sumWhen the final bell rings mer there is plenty ofexcitement in the air. Many people are busily planning what they are going to do over the summer. Some people lose contact with each other and others spend all their spare time together. Over the summer students do a variety of things. Many people have memberships at local pools and go there daily. Others prefer to spend the day at a lake, skiing and laying out. Some just enjoy laying around the house knowing they don't have to do anything t t uillX.tr pnn ides ~tudenL the opportuni l) to rtld ond In\\ i 11d or go anywhere. Others are preparing themselves for family vacations. One highlight of the summer for Joel Nester, Mark Arbogast, Josh Hurt and John Hayden was a missions trip to Portsmouth. They went with First Baptist Church and started a Vacation Bible School there. They developed close relationships and found 1 n \ r rn I I it was hard to leave their new friends. Eighty-six people were saved that week. Mark Arbogast said that "doing this missions trip was the best thing that I have ever done ." Some people spent their summer working and saving money. Each found a different way to utilize their earnings . It allowed room for responsibility. No matter how the summer was spent, everyone had sights through new experia great time and gained insomething different from ences. Each person gleaned their " over the summer" activities. un imo n Foste r fa ll s asleep w ith teddy bear in hand as he tra ve ls to Flo rida . T he She na ndoa h yo uth gro up trave led to Fl o rid a fo r so me wo rkshop s o n tee n mi ss io ns. S oe Surk ame r, Ric hard Booth . Be n J Thomas, a nd Paul Fe rri s are re united with o ld fri e nd s at Yo ung Life ca mp . A lo t of close and un fo rgettabl e fri e nd ships were made th at week. ~ Over the Summer _ __ s m _ _n_li_ N_l U_'fl_ _ __ �l\ Jfr. Suhr's group pauses for a l V..lpicture at the Tuckerman Ravine Trail sign. Mr. Suhr takes a group of people to New Hampshire every summer for a week of fun and hiking. tephen Davidson has fun on the boat as he knee boards for the first time. Many students enjoy spending time at the lake during the hot summer months. S J ustin Hurt, Jos h Hurt, and Jo hn Hurt and Hampton Pas ley are just waking up from a restl ess ni g ht of slee p. These members o f th e cross co untry team seized a wee kend during '"Indian summer" to enjoy th e last few warm days of the yea r. Over the Summer A BfflDENrUFE ~ �D obin Journell and Trimble Bailey .l~et away from the commotion as they sit on a big rock to catch up on the events of the summ er. The senior retreat was des igned to draw classmates together throughout their se nior year before they leave to prepare for their careers. aul Ferris, Rykey Rumbley , Joe Surkamer and Robbie Camper hug after Mr. Colston called for a gro up of five. If you look closely under Robbie's chin, April Updike is just barely peeking through as the fifth member. P M. Co lston and Jeremy Laughon elax on th e inner tubes while watching a game of volleyball. They ree l i ned there for the sole purpose of saving th e vo ll eyball from plunging into the do ughnut hole. SENIOR R£1R£AI Student !life �The senior class arrived at muddy Camp Eagle Thursday morning, but their spirits were far from being dampened. The atmosphere was full of excitement and expectation as they began their day with a vigorous game of "Fresh." Dodging of hands and bodies was difficult but fun as mud splattered on everyone as they worked up an appetite for lunch. Many were looking forward to a relaxing but freezing dip in the swimming hole, and some were even daring enough to go creeking so that they might see the falls. The trouble was there were more bodies "falling" and the adventurers were unable to make it to the end; not to wony though, their trek was made complete the next day. Jumping on the trampoline, riding bikes (those two who brought theirs), canoeing, and paddle l hl ~t 1. l ) "bumping" were among the many things the senior class did together. Let us not forget the high ropes course. " If you fall off, don ' t worry. The harness will hold you." It is a good thing, since Joe decided to take a little three foot leap off of the rope he was walking on, breaking a branch and disabling the course for the remainder of the weekend. t The evening proved to be an uplifting experience for all. The introduction of a game called " Mingle", brought many people together you would not expect. The organized chaos among classmates settled into a focus on spiritual concerns and needs. Uncovermg many struggles and internal pain, hearts softened which had been hardened for so long. Mixed feelings between classmates were mended,and the seniors gained a betterunderstandin g of each other and their emotional struggles. It was there, in the Camp Eagle pavilion, that the senior class began a renewal ; not for their minds, but for their hearts . A. ll y Shackleford shows no fea r as she .L-\e ffo rtl ess ly wa lk s a lo ng the rope and smil es fo r th e ca mera. T he hi g h rope s co urse was enj oye d by a ll o f the se ni ors ... that is. the ones \\·ho got to go before Joe Surka me r. ebra Sta nl ey waves at the ca mera from th e bunkh o use . She rem ai ns happy de spite the fac t that th e \\"<ltc'r suppl y was cut off. D SEIVIDR RETREAT - Student life �ob B arton prese nts awards to Michae l McG uire, N athanael Simmons, Mark DeLong, and Joe Co llins. They won the entire competiti on during Spiritual Emphasis Week. B M rs. Park and Mrs. Updike show their glad iator strength as they fi ght to win th e tug-of-wa r. The teac hers competed aga in st R VCS students to enco urage participation in th e wee k ' s events. M r. Hollin s and pastor Ray co nve rse as Debra Stanl ey and Amy Helton and watch th e events. Gladiator activities were held at night to attract students from other sc hool s. 8pJrifuaf fm~lias is 6.Jeek 81YlJlf'ffUfl �D honda Wright hangs precariously on -1'.rhe rope. Her teammates cheer her on as they forge toward a victory. P astor Ray looks over Benjy Kitts' shoulder while in Art class. He interacted with students in classes during the day. Spiritual Emphasis Week was conducted by Pastor Randy Ray. He is the pastor of ' Temple Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Along with the church there is also a Christian school with about eight hundred students. Pastor Ray travels extensively conducting conferences in high schools and colleges. On Wednesday and Thursday of the conference, in the evening, Bob Barton assembled the Roanoke Valley Gladiators. Students and faculty paiiicipated in obstacle course competitions in the gym, such as Tug-0-War and Dodge Ball. The teams tried to earn points and the team with the highest points earned medals. After the games Pastor Ray presented a challenge and gave an invitation. Spiritual Emphasis Week was a definite revival for the student body. Pastor Ray spoke to all and brought up some very challenging subjects about everyday happenings. Many people were convicted during these few days and made some important spiritual decisions. He showed the sh1dent body they need to be examples to others. He explained that friendships are very imp01iant, even if one does not think so, every person can make a great impact on theirunsaved friends' li ves. This is why one's Christian example is extremely important. During Spiritual Emphasis Week the student body beGod . Spiritua l Emph a sis came united and on fire for of pace for everyone. Week was cetiainly a change �he cold winter wind does not freeze the spirits of Miss Toms' first graders as they prepare to go home and enjoy their time to play. T am Thomas occup_ie.s hi s afternoon playing and practicing on hi s Gi bson Lespaul. Many students use their ex tra time to play in struments. S f What could one possibly /1 do? Students do not have trouble finding things to occupy their ~ time. Many commit a large portion of their time completing their scholarship applications and preparing for their future . The seniors used a party held by Mr. Grooten as a time to unwind. Many students work and earn spending money for their numerous activities. Their places of employment vary from grocery stores and fast-food restaurants to department stores. Others involve themselves in church activites such as youth group meetings, Bible studies, and mission outreaches. To unwind, the majority of students can be seen spending their time downtown , or eating out with friends at places like Mac & Bob's, Ragazzi' s, and Spinnaker's. Elementary, middle, and high school students alike find that while relaxing, free time can sometimes be filled with practicing musical instruments such as the guitar, piano, or many others, refining their talents. Some students utilize sports to help them relieve tension. Everyone has their own way to enjoy their time away from school. All of these activities provide the students with an opportunity to discover new tal e nts and grow in their re lation ships with friend s. IN 8fl6JEfN IHf CHADS Student life �l\ ~ark Arbogast, Sandy Carroll, Josh 1 Vl.Hurt, Tom Anglin, Jay Richardso n. J .R. Clarke and Simon Foster spe nt th eir Friday after exam s at the Roanok e Reg iona l A irport. These fri ends, along w ith fa mil y members, gathered to wave farewell to Jay. w ho was returning to Ke nya afte r spe nding one semester at RVCS . ennife r Atk ins, Meli sa King. Ca ri e King, Ho ll y Willi ams. Bob Barton and hi s so n Bill y ta ke a mome nt to res t after co mpl etin g th eir task of rak in g leaves. The SBC yo uth gro up did odd j obs fo r c lcle rl v co uple s a,; an o utreac h. J J ennifer Angove. Eliza beth Clark and Lori Ja ne T urn e r ca tch the dapp le-cl rays whil e on a c hurc h outin g. Participation in yo uth ac ti \·iti es g i\'e stuclcnb th e oppo rtunit v to e nj ov ··actole,;ccnt ex uberance ... IN 8£16J££N IHE CHAOS Student life �s CYW'l a.,,J Sometimeswhenyougo to school you get into the same routine , but then something exciting comes a long and wakes you up. It is usually something that is out of the ordinary, like having to evacuate a building because of a bad odor, preparing for a Christmas program, or a special holiday dinner. No matter what it is, you can be sure there will be surprises in it. In late December, the middle school students were forced to evacuate the annex. A peculiar smell permeated the classrooms and rendered students unable to concentrate on 1 v'I,. by 3: 10, students are ready and vvi11ing to escape fron1 their schoolwork. They finished out the day by having classes in the auditorium. The elementary classes presented a play this Christmas called Something 's Up, Down in Bethlehem. It was about a shepherd named Reuben who was reflecting on his life. He described what it was like being one of the shepherds where Christ was born. t he pres ssu res of sch oo1 fo r a 1i tt J e res L on d re Ici \ o t i un The middle school and high school celebrated Christmas in a special way. The middle school went to Hilltop Lanes for an afternoon party with bowling, food and friends . This day was a refreshing break from the normal school day. As with every year, the high school sponsors hosted a luncheon for secondary students and faculty . This hour- long break provided an opportunity for exchanging gifts and receiving candy ate candy cane sale. canes from the Student SenAll of these activities and tribute toward the "daze" selves in throughout the ;61tze a wide variety of others conmany students find themschool year. D avid Yates carefully forms a pot for his mother on the potter' s wheel. Art class is an enj oyable time fo r everyone. A ngie G uthri e, Amy He lton, Jonatha n r-\Doran, and Eri c John son are fillin g their pl ates up fast w ith th e great foo d that was prepared fo r th e hi gh sc ho o l C hristmas luncheon. Th e hour- lon g lunch all owed st ud ents tim e to talk and re lax . Ca!!_Jp_us Activities SWDlf'frUfl �D yan Flack, Josh Sto vall , Ben Motley 1'..and Evan Sadler enjoy playing in the snow and making snowmen. The third graders were allowed to take a little time out from school to just have fun. -·-r<;,Jlf ~ .'' , { I r "· I 1.' '1 iddl e sc hoo l is alwavs full of energy. espec ially for these eighth graders. Ada m Baber watche s Jami e Cook as she holds on fo r de ar life while Kristen Kidd makes sure she doe s not fa ll . Lucas Jones and Jos h Foster aid in keeping Donald Coons in the tree. M Dobin Journell and Ben Thomas. 1'exhausted from sc hoo l. take rime to have a litrle nap. When '·seni or-i ri s,. takes over. all else ··fail s ... Came_us Activities 81YIJfN8 UFf �hannon Stamper, Susie Wei ser and Rebecca Hart are all smil es on Littl e Kid Day. This was the day the middl e sc hool ers enjoyed most. S R ebecca Foley and Beth Harri so n are " big, bi g chocolate." These girls loved dressing up for twin and tripl et day. S andy Carro ll , Mark Arbogast and A my Baber are pro ud of their att ire on Bum Day . By earning points through dressing up each day, alo ng wi th points from their room and poster, the juniors we re ab le to win Spirit Week . SPIRIT liJ££1< Student l.ife �t The middle schoolers' spirit week was kept to a minimum by allowing the students to dress up on appointed days. The days varied from " twin and triplet" to "little kid" and of course "spirit" day. The middle schoolers ended their week of fun with a spelling bee with Whitney Osborne winning the competition. These students anticipate participating in high school Spirit Week in the future. The high school classes had many things to do in preparation for the week. Classes designed and drew posters that matched the school ' s theme, "Living by the Spirit." Each class decorated their own room which showed how unique and creative these t. \ t'k students could be. Hard work and many hours were put into each room and the teachers commended students on their diligence, hoping they would put as much effort in their academics throughout the week. The students also dressed up each day to show their school spirit. It was obvious some had more than others. The freshman class was "electrified" for coming in second place. The sophomore class spirit was not "extinguished" when they placed third. The junior class was L hU '1 Ct' t l' l { l h l. t "hoppin "' for placing first, a title which they will fight to regain in 1996. First place entitled them to a day off, which they spent at Smith Mountain Lake.The senior class, dampened by the turn of events, were eliminated from spirit week competition, but still showed spirit by supporting their top choices for superlatives. Through it all, every class gained insight into how they can improve Spirit Week in years to come. r-'lhad Booth a nd Mo ll y Perkinson are ~roperly paired as a co up le from the seventies on Decade Day. The sevent ies were represented the most on thi s clay from anny attire to the I OO'Yo polyeste r butterfly collar s uit. D ave Turpin a nd Mark Scearce perfo rm a c hee r as ia Doug las and Sam Thomas wai c h a nd laugh fro m behind. Durin g Frid ay 's pep rall y. eac h c lass was asked to pe rform a c hee r and stunt. Th is broug ht lots o f laughter from the crowd. SPIR.11 liJf£1( S tudent lif'e �he 1995 Superlatives : (left to right) Lori Jane Turner, Allen Armstrong, Angela Stover, Joe Surkamer, Cindy Jones, Jamie Hurt, Jennifer Angove, Scott Whitley, Alisha Clarke and Nathan Blankenship T T he junior class se lec ted Jennifer Angov e and Scott Whitle y as their superl ati ves. Among th eir many other activities thi s year, Jennifer was a student band director and Scott led the New Creat ion Bible study. L ori Jan e Turner and A ll en A rm stro ng smile fo ll ow ing the sup erl ative ceremony. The sophomore c las s se lected them based on their Chri stian testimon y. SlJPERLA rtlJES 8rudenf fl;fe �T he senior class chose Joe Surkamer, Angela Stover, Cindy Jon es and Jamie Hurt as their representatives. During a special chapel service, these four outstanding young people shared their testimonies with the student body. A Iisha Clarke and Nathan J-\BJankenship show their excitement following the ceremony. As the freshmen superl at ives, they were the first to be chosen from their class to be of superlative character. Each year the Superlative ceremony is a highlight of Spirit Week as students, selected by their their distinctively Chrispeers, are honored for ter. It marks the end of a tian lifestyle and characweek full of fun and enjoyment, and is an exciting time for everyone present. This year was no different in the emotion. There was, however, a slightly different fomrnt in the ceremony. Superlatives walked to center court where a spotlight was focused on them. Mr. Foley read a list of their accomplishments and invo lvements - academic, athletic, and spiritual in nature. They were then presented with roses. The superlatives, in tum, gave these to their mothers as their parents were recogni zed for the impo11ant roles they played in shaping the lives of these exemplary young people. High school students selected representatives from their classes based on character. testimony for Christ, and lifestyle. In a special chapel service during the week, the four senior superlatives shared their testimonies. Students then voted on the guy and g irl that they felt best represented the characteristics which the school strives to instill in its students. These two students became th e sc hool superlati ves . Unt il the ceremony. no one knew who had been se lected for this honor. Stuwaited nervously to find out dents and superlatives alike dents se lected to be the school the results. This year the stuand Jamie Hurt. superlatives were Cindy Jones SUPERLA1WES Student life fl till �S ophomores Jason Taylor, Katie Plemmons, Jennifer Wise, M a ry Pe terson, a nd Katie Futre ll s h are a la ugh in the A ir & Space Museum. To s tay on track, they comple te d w orksheets on the things they viewed. T im Warren is ready to ride with his new police helmet. Third grade students had an in-school field trip during whi ch they learned about safety from a police officer. M The routine of school work can sometimes become redundant. Departing from the norm through '1J4ft taking fi eld trips al lows students to broaden the scope ofedu/ cation beyond the classroom. Putting this idea into practice, the fifth graders traveled to Lexington, where they toured Stonewall Jackson's house, the Lee Chapel, and VMI. The students enjoyed touri ng these buildings but particularly liked stopping at the Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe. JI, The eighth grade learned many things about history on their fie ld trip to Richmond. There they saw the court house, the capitol building, and the Science Museum . The learning experience was fun, but the students insisted that the bus trip was by far the highlight. The most anticipated trip at RVCS was, perhaps, the sophomore trip to Washington, D.C. This trip was different from any other field trip because the students stayed overnight. The first day, students to ured some of the Smithsonian 's museums. When the group arrived back at the hotel , the fun was far from over, as laughter and prank phone calls continued into the night. The next day at the zoo, students were surpri sed to rece ive worksheets from Mrs. Updike which were to be completed for a grade. A grade .. . lieve it! on a field trip? You better beAll in al1, fie ld trips are where students ma ke some of their fo ndest memories with the ir fri ends . They provide a students lea rn about the different atmosphere in which world around them. ' r ' HELD rRIP& Student life �eborah Angove makes a fashion state ment wearing Officer Gregory's bullet-proof vest. Officer Gregory used police equipment to demonstrate to the students what a police officer' s role is. D Vathy Turkington and Les li e Ho lt. ~ oaded down with luggage and music. prepare to lea ve fo r a Conce rt Band compet iti o n in Richmond. There the band received a superior rating and was awa rded a tTOph y fo r first plac e in their di vision . ophomores Ma ry Pete rson. She nandoah Gi ll espie and Katie Futre ll stop for a brea k in front of the Wa shington Monument. A lthoug h th e weathe r in D.C. wa s quite .: hill y. th e c lass st ill mana ged ro lrn\T a great tim e. S ffElD / RIPS Student l.Jfe w ~ ���Up The senior trip is the most anticipated class event. Beginning in ninth grade, students start hearing about all of the fun shared by the seniors on their legendary trip to the exciting and fast world of New York. The trip is divided into two parts, each of which is packed full of exciting new experiences . The students barely have time to recover from one event before off they go to another. The senior class spent four exciting days at Word of Life Inn. These four days included swimming, skiing, bobsledding, snowmobiling, snowboarding, socia lizing, and relaxing in the jacuzzi. Unwinding in the jacuzzi usually led the seniors out to the accumulating snow where they daringly made snow angels. Word of Life was not only 1n preparauon for the upcoming trip, equipped an indoor swimming pool, but a game room as well. Everyone lined up for the opportunity to play pool, ping-pong, or table hockey. Each night a service was presented. This time usually included a skit, a time of singing praise, and then a message . When the seniors finally arrived in the city, they were ready to take in the whole New York experience. The evening began with a vigorous workout for some in the hotel's weight room, while others went out to get a bite to eat. However, when 7:00 rolled around, everyone was dressed and looking their best for Broadway's own rendition of The Phantom ofthe Opera. During intermission the students mingled in the extravagant oackeei twnticallr. attempting to tokt CH',} t111 Ill l 1 lobby sipping their cappuccinos and discussing their disbelief and awe at some of the remarkable stage transitions and incredible acting. Arriving at the hotel late, due to unbelievable traffic, the seniors cut the socializing to a minimum by calling it a night. Yes, the traveling had finally gotten to them, but it was not over because the final day in the city was an all-day tour! Who could forget Jane, the tour guide, with her biting wit and great knowledge of the city ' s history? It was much to take in for just one day, but the class of '95 managed it, interspersing the sight-seeing with frenzied shopping. Homeward bound , the last day of the trip was spent trave lin g . Stoppin g fo r ~r church in Pennsylvania, fo llowed by lunch , seniors return e d from an unforgettable week n tli V ' r SE/V/OR TRIP } ' Student life 11il y /\lli s a nd A ngela Stove r hnt\S >Lil o n !h e d ec k o f !he ferry afte r k av in g th e S ta tu e o f L ib e rt y . The ri c lUl"CSljLI C s ig ht nf M a nh a ttan lsluml r eek s o ve r lh c·ir s ho uld e rs. E �1"1 ,Thi le the rest of the class is tubing , VV Jay Plemmons decides to sta rt hi s own eve nt. He may look gracefu l as he soars through th e air, but the fall wh ich fo ll owed was not so pre tty . ""'\.Tou could neve r tell it was th e ir first .l time skiing . Meli ssa W eb b, M iri am Long, Jenny Wimmer, Amy He lton a nd Angie Gu thrie stop midway dow n the bunny slope to po se for a picture . arg ie Wright a nd C indy Jo nes la ug h at the bottom of the hill after tubing dow n it. A ra mp nea r th e e nd o f th e hill se nt seve ra l peop le fl y in g off or th e ir tu bes a nd Ia n lin g so mew he re fa r fro m w he re th ey left the gro und . M D claxi ng o n th e broke n a ir hocke\· I\.rabk. th ese sc n10rs wa it for the p in g-pong a nd poo l tabl es to become' a va il able . De bra Stanlc v. A pr il Updik e. Ben Thoma s. Rebekah Mou lt nn . Rv ke\ Rum b le y. Catherine K is tn c: r a nd Rob111 Jo urn e ll c·njo' their last night at \\iord o r Life SENIOR 'TRIP Student life ~ fill �A mber Hasson recei ves her prizes rtfrom Mary Wright. Hershey Ki sses redefined for the children the phrase "sweet success." lJmily Angove hurrie s across the .4arking lot on a hippity-hoppity ball. Staying on the ball was the key to winning the race. A ubrey Page and Eli zabeth Colston ..t"\intently try to make a basket. Th ei r classmates earn estl y encourage them in thei r endeavor. r flflD DRY '( j' Student life �One day the children espeL~ti cially enjoyed out ofthe whole yearwasFieldDay. Themoming began with various relays and games such as the Potato Push, Marshmallow Munch, Broomstick Carry and the Dizzy Relay. After lunch, the children were entertained by a Puppet Show given by Sandy Deel and her missionary group. The group tried to use the show to tum the children's attention toward God. They wanted to help the children to know more about Him. When the puppet show was over, fourth and fifth grade students played hockey, fresh, and soccer together. These games gave the classes a chance to practice teamwork and dernentary students did not seein to notice the rainy morning and have fun together. During this same time, first through third grade students watched videos in their classrooms. To motivate the children, there were prize drawings throughout the day. Some of the prizes included cassettes, CDs, ten games of bowling, and gift certificates to the Great the hot. sticky ofternoon as they enjoyed a day of frolicing and pla\ American Cookie Co., Long John Silver's, Lee's Chicken, Domino's Pizza and Boomer's Deli. All of the elementary children received a certificate for a hamburger, french fries , a Frosty, a meal from Taco Bell, a sundae, a carousel ride, and a milkshake. Packs of gum from Hardee's and KrispyKremeDonutswereprovided for everyone. With assis~ tancegivenbythetenthgrad ers, the day went smoothly and was enjoyed by all. The success of field day makes everyone look forward to doing it again next year. y J oel Quesenberry displ ays the agi lity of youth as he darts through the hoops. The dizzy relay race ob viously did not take away from Joel ' s endurance. eidre Brown crouches. putting all of her effort into blowing th e cup across the parking lot as her classmates look on. As long as she ca n keep th e cup aloft. she will remain in the competiti on. D FfElDIJ~Y Student life fl> �D ric John son enjoys hi s fried chicken .i.:Jwhile Jenny Wimmer prefers her salad. The meal at the Junior Senior Banquet was a buffet featuring three entrees: fried chicken , barbeque ribs and swordfi sh. J oe S urk amer and hi s date take time to relax following their meal. Students had time to visi t among th e mse lves and take pictures whil e wa itin g for the program to begin. S e ni or girl s gath er to make one las t check of their appearance in the ladies room at Hote l Roanoke before go in g out to meet the ir dates. These g irl s certainly are appro pri ate ly dressed for an "evenin g of elegance." JUNIOR. I &fNIOR. 8AN0Uf"T Stutfenf life �amie Hurt balances his plates as he considers the buffet. Amy Helton looks on to see if he can successfu lly juggle the dishes provided for the meal. J '\"1 Tow , what a man' Sandy Griffin V V favors the debo nair look for the evening. A variety of formal wear was seen during the course of the evening for both the guys and gi rl s. "An Evening of Elegance" was the theme for the Junior I Senior Banquet this year. The students attending the banquet got out of school at noon. This allowed them to accomplish their last minute tasks like buying coursages and buotaneres. Most girls had hair, make-up or nail appointments. They had planned for weeks in advance for the perfecthairstyleanddress. Afterfindingthat special dress, they then had to choose accessories to compliment it. Their prepartions usually lasted prcn id rd llu1c! right up to the minute their dates arrived. The guys dressed up in tuxedos or their best suits. After what seemed like hours of pictures, they arrived at the newly refurbished Hotel Roanoke . The evening started off with the sophomore hostesses serving punch to everyone outside the crystal ballroom. After mingling for a while, the Juniors and their dates entered the ballroom. It was now time for the seniors to be recognized. The buffet th r' 1un wr I ~e111or Bt1nquct .. 4.n ~\t11h style dinner that followed gave everyone the choice between a variety of things to eat. After dinner there were slides of the seniors which reflected their lives as students. The night ended with senior Dave Wike playing the guitar and singing about a girl's life when she went astray. Mr. Colston led the students in prayer to close the evening. for recollection as well as The banquet was a time egance'' left many fond fun . This "Evening of Elwho attended. memories in the minds of all L~11it JUNIOR I 8£11/IOR 8AIVQU£T Student life �aimie Martin waits in the choir room for graduation to begin. This was a day of anticipation and excitement for all of the soon-to-be graduates. J l\. Ifrs. Wimmer and her daughter, 1 V!Jenny, share a special moment before Graduation. There were four students in this year's class whose parents are teachers at RVCS . At Thirty-six students graduated from RVCS on June 2. Twenty-one young ladies and fifteen young men. About sixty percent ofthe students credited their parents with leading them to the Lord, with the others stating that they were saved at church, school or a Christian camp. The class verse was Jeremiah 29: 11-13. Approximatelyninetypercent ofthe seniors plan to attend college, and one-third intended to enter a Christian college. Vocational choices varied greatly. Jeremy Laughon was the graduation is a time of endings as \Yell as a t 1mr 'ii he ~1!11 ri. i 1 • valedictorian of this year's class, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA. April Updike was the class salutatorian. When asked to name their most memorable experience at R VC S, five responses stood out: the senior trip, senior retreat, sports program, field trips and cheerleading. One mentioned that the missions conferences had the greatest impact on her life. a time to reflect, and a time to loot fonvurd to l1k" <l'!i ,1 1 1 The graduates were asked to name the "greatest influence RVCS has had on my life" and the "person at RVCS who has meant the most to me." Their responses were about evenly divided between friends and teachers. WeappreciatethecontributionRVCS has made in the lives ofthese young people and their contribution to RVCS. Let's pray for our graduates, that they will continue to seek God's will and be faithful to Him in their future endeavors and relationships . I\. GR.fl DUfl TIOIV '{11111" Student life �ollowing the turning o f th eir tassel.s, the new gra duate s rej oice w ith th e ir fri end s. Hugs and tears were shared by many of th e gradu ates o n thi s m ost exc iting ni ght. F ave Wike and Jay Plemm ons loo k on as Greg Carroll has some fun w ith hi s morterboard befo re graduati on. Some stud ent s used th e tim e before gra du ati on to make one last memory w ith their class mates. D o usi ns Ap ril Upd ike . sa lutato ria n. and Jeremy La ug ho n. va ledictori an. co nve rse befo re graduati o n. Both stud ents de li ve red th e ir addresses w itho ut any pro blem d uring the ce remony. Ap ril refl ecting o n th e pas t and Jerem y look in g forward to the C future. GRADIJA '0' TIOIVI Student Life �«lorld nnus m :0.tDifm ~ Edition Nineteen Hundred Ninety-Five •The ninety four ninety five year saw the continued ethnic conflicts of the year preceding it. There was no real resolution of the major issues dealing with warfare in foreign nations. In BOSNIA, ethnic fighting continued despite an United Nations cease fire. Serbs and Croats continued to commit atrocities against one another. In RWANDA, the Hutus and Tutsi' s civil war was subsiding, but sporadic fi ghting continued. The estimated number of causalities in the genocide added up in the millions. In Virginia politics, retired COL OUVER NORTH was defeated in his bid for the open Senate seat by incumbent Chuck Robb. Virginia GOP members lost the battle but won the war as the American people sent a referendum to President Clinton and his party. For the first time in decades, REPUBLICANS controlled both the Senate and the house. As the first hundred days of the new congress convened, the GOP' s Contract with America was being pushed by Senate majority leader Bob Do le, and MDRl..IJ AND lfJCIU EOlN1S 8tutfenf life Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. The PRESIDENT went through a series of attacks on the White house, including a man crashing his plane into the mansion, and a man firing on the White House with an assault weapon. Later in the year, a man was shot after climbing the perimeter fence around the grounds. It was a tough year for the CLINTON administration as allegations of wrongdoing and the Whitewater scandal continued. Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders was dismissed for inappropri ate comments involving education , and other nominees for important positions were rejected on the basis of character. Nationally, it was fairly quiet as .. .. former football great lions of dollars . It was doubtful that Simpson would be convicted in thi s proceeding however, as jurors rapidly dropped out from burnout. A mi strial was expected, and a verdict was no t perceivable in the near future. O.J. SIMPSON was accu sed of the double homicide of Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. The trial became a national spectacle, as hours of live coverage were devoted to the tri al. Almost unnoticed in all the hoopla was that the circus atmosphere cost the American taxpayers mil- And lastly , in OKLAHOMA CITY, a m a n drove a truck wired with a homemade bomb a nd pa rked in front of a federal building. The ensuing explosion rocked not only the building, but the nation. The dead numbered over one hundred fifty, including m a ny children from a day c a re ce nte r inside the building. The American people, outraged and saddened , foun that no longer i American soil immune to terrorists. An allout m anhunt w ordered and eventually thre suspects were a rrested. Security w as tightened all around the country as t outpouring of grief and symp thy w ent out to those with lost loved ones in Oklahoma City . It was the wor t terrorist attack i US hi story. And as the year continuect there was one universal sent:j _ ment pervadin the American con scie nce : WHY? �!Jtlanfa was eagerly planning for the summer games of 1996 as the sports year of 94-95 commenced. It will be the first Olympics held in America since the Los Angeles games of 1984. In 94-95, the U.S. hosted the liJnrltf Cup for the very first time. The American team did their country proud, shocking the heavily favored Colombians in the first round before losing a hard fought one to nil loss to eventual champion Brazil. The Brazilians, with their flashy style of play and one word names, met up with Italy in the Final. Each was tied for the world cup lead in championships at three apiece. Brazil became the first four time winner in overtime, 1-0. 8aBe6all started with a cloud of gloom overhead, as a strike was expected. The season commenced spectacularly, as long cherished records seemed destined to fall. These included: Tony Gwynn, attempting to be the first man to hit .400 since Ted Williams; Matt Williams, in his pursuit of Roger Maris and Babe Ruth for the all-time record for homers in a season; and Jeff Bagwell, in his bid to become the first Triple Crown winner in the National league in decades. The pennant races were hot as well, as the Astros, Reds, Expos, Braves, Giants, and Dodgers were all in close contention for the four playoff spots. In the American league the Yankees, Indians, White Sox, Royals, Rangers, and A's were all fighting to get in. But alas, on August twelfth this marvelous season was ended as the players went on strike. It was the longest labor dispute in history . Finally, after over two hundred days, baseball was resumed by court order, still without a collective bargaining agreement. The season was shortened to 144 games to accommodate the delay. It was the first year without a world series since the early nineteen hundreds. What WW's I and II, earthquakes, and civil unrest couldn't do, greed did. Baseball was forever changed. In c.nfll!!Je fnnrball, Nebraska head coach Tom Osborne finally won the big one. After six tries he finally succeeded in winning the Orange Bowl and the national championship . In the game the Huskers ' massive offensive line wore out the Miami Hurri- canes' heralded defensive front and won 24-17. There was some dispute to Nebraska's proclamation as champions as the Nittany Lions of Penn State also finished the season unbeaten and untied. In prn fonrball, it was the year of the 'Niners, as San Fransisco danced its way to the world championship. The addition of charismatic cornerback Deion Sanders, as well as eleven other defensive free agents enabled the team to finally get past the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game. It was the third straight year the teams had met for the right to go to the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl itself was a mere formality as the real Super Bowl had been the NFC title game. The Forty Niners blew out the San Diego Chargers 49-26. With the loss, the AFC has lost ten straight Super Bowls. It was the first time in five years the Buffalo Bills had not played in the final game. Cnfll!!Je 6aBlcet6all was as exciting as ever. It was a season of parity, as several different teams held the number one ranking. It also held surprises, as perennial powerhouse Duke finished last in the ACC and didn't make a post season tournament. This could be explained by the loss of their coach due to exhaustion, and a youthful backcourt. In the "Big Dance," upsets were in order as several lower seeds shocked the favorites. The ACC, feeling slighted with only four entries in the tournament, put all four of those teams in the sweet sixteen. The Big Ten received seven bids, a ludicrous offer, even though it was a down year in that conference. The ACC schools got the last laugh, as all of the Big Ten teams were gone by the second round. North Carolina made it to the Final Four, and Virginia, after defeating Kansas in Kansas City, lost a tough game to defending national champion Arkansas in the round of eight. Arkansas had survived a series of games they probably should have lost. The "Hogs" met UCLA in the final. The Bruins put on an athletic show of running and dunking in the most impressive performance in a title game since UNL V in ' 90. UCLA extended their record for most titles to eleven, and got their first record under the coaching of someone other than John Wooden. ,Sports Digrst a ======!! WORLD SPDR.IS Student life ~ �T ooking through the next thirty-four pages, you Lwm see scores of faces. Some are familiar; others are not; some you may wish you knew better. Each face tells a story. In the seniors you will see joy or sadness for graduation. Juniors have the look of anticipation for the seniors leaving. Sophomores and freshmen are dazed from all the work they have to do. Middle schoolers look as though they want their high school careers to begin while elementary students just have the look of fun. Although these faces tell a story, there is something more behind them. These faces are the reason RVCS thrives. Prayer, dedication and Christ are the source for the appearance of these faces. Though sacrifices are made for them to be here, the outcome is well-rounded students and faculty. The members that make up the school strive for excellence and even through all of life's trials always remember that Christ is ... �D ebecca Assaid and Amber .R.I-landy add a little twist to the normal playtime. Tim Warren carefully watches to make sure neither of the girls fall. What a job! CONTENTS Seniors ... ... ....... ........ .. ..... ..... .. .. .. ... .. .... .... .... .. .. ... ...... ... 38 Juniors ..... .. .... .... ... .... ..... ........ ...... ..... ..... ...... .... ........ ... 42 Sophomores ... ... .. ...... ... .... ... .... .. .. ..... .. ....... ...... ....... .... ... 44 Freshmen .... ... .... ... ...... .... ..... ... ....... ..... ...... ... ... .......... ... 46 Eighth Grade .... ....... ....... ..... .... ... ....... .......... ...... ... .. ... ... 48 Seventh Grade ......... .. .. .... .. ..... .. ...... .. .. ................ .. ......... 50 Sixth Grade .. ..... ....... .. .... .. ........ ... ..... ...... ... .... ...... .. ...... 52 Fifth Grade .... .... ... .... .... ..... .. .. ........ .. .... ........ ...... ........ .. 54 Fourth Grade ... ..... ... .. .. .. ... ... ..... ....... ... ........ .. ... .. .. .. ..... . 56 Third Grade ...... .. .... ......... .... ... .. ... .. ... ..... ... .... ... .. ..... ..... 58 Second Grade ..... ... ... ........ ... .. ... .. ...... ........... ........ .......... 60 First Grade .... .... ... .. ... ... ..... ... .. ... .. ....... .. ... ... .. .. ... .. ...... .. 62 Kindergarten ....... .... .. ..... .... ... .. .. .. .. .... .. ... .. ... ... ............ ... 64 Administra tion .... ... ....... ........ .. ... ... ......... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. . 66 Faculty .. ... ... ..... ..... ........ .. .... ......... ........ .... ..... ....... ...... 68 Faculty / Support People .... .. ....... .. .. ............ .. .. .......... ... .. .. 70 rHE f{JCflL POI/Yr People & �Emily Catherine Allis. " Emily" ls.43 : 1-3. Jr. Marshall-I I ; Chem . Instrumentatio n Wks hp.-1 I: Sc ie nce Fair-2nd pl ace- I I. Isl place-12; Key Club-JO, ! I. NHS-11 , I 2; Acad. Llr.-11 , I 2; Pres. Acad. Fitness Award- 12: Cross Cou ntry- I I. James Travis Andrews. "Trav" Phil.4: 13. 4-H-9, IO, 11 , I 2: Mini Boal Camp-12: U.S. Marine Corps De layed Entry Program. Trimble Leigh Bailey."Trouble" Phil.6:7. Science Fai r-2nd pl ace-9, I sl place- 10.11. 3rd p lace -12 : Reg . Sc ie nce Fa ir- JO: All-Dist. Band-I 0; ACS! Di st. Chr. HS St.; Science Olympics-12; VA Girls ' State -12: Jr Mi ss Rkc. Co unt y -12: A cad. Ltr.11 , 12; Pres. Acad. Fitness Award-1 2; Band Award-12 ; V Cheerleader (ilr.-11.12): Wo me n's Soccer- 12 (ltr .. co-capt.. Coach ' s Award). Ryan Timothy Bivins. "Ryan" Heb.1 0:24. NHS - 10. 11 , 12: Acad. Llr.-11 , I 2: Pres. Acad. Fit. Awa rd - 12; J V Bas kctba ll 9, IO(co-capt.); JV Soccer-9; V Soccer- 10, l J, 12(co-capl. ) (ltr. - 10. 12); B' nai B'rith-12. Robert Earl Camper. "Robbie" Jer.29: 11. JV Soccer-9 ; V Soccer- 10,(l tr.-l I , l 2). MVP De f.-10.12: Baseba ll- I l .( ltr.-10 . 12). Gregory Wayne Carroll. "Greg" Phil. I :6. Who' s Who-11, l 2; Key Clu b-12 ; Band-9. 10.(ltr. l l . l 2): En se mbl e- 12: v Soccc r(leller- 12), Most Encouraging-1 2; Golf-9 , IO ; Cross Country- I I. Paul David Ferris. "Paul David" James I. New Creation-9, IO; Key Club-12: NHS- I 0.11. 12: A cad. Ltr .- I 1.12: Soc. S tudi es Award-12. Sandy Thomas Griffin. "Sandy" Ps.34:4. Key Club-12; JV Basketbal l-9; Golf- I O(ltr.- 1 1.1 2): V Bas ketball( lt r.- 12). A ngela Renee Guthrie. "Angie" Matt .7:7. Ke y Club-I I, 12;4-H Clu b-(v.pres. a nd tres.- 11. pres.- 10.1 2) : S tat e -1-H Horse Show; Who 's Who-10,1 1, 12; NHS-10, 11 , 12 ; Acad. Llr.-l l , 12; JV Basketball-I 0: V Bas ketba ll-I I: V Vo ll eyba ll-(ltr .10, 11 ), most imp.- 10. Kristel Lyn Hardy . " Kri stel " Ps. 11 6: 1-2. NHS-10, 11 , 12; Who 's Who-10.11.12: Acad. Ltr.-11 . 12: Dilige nce Awa rd-1 2: Pres. Acad. Fitness Award- 12; JV Cheerleader-9; V Chee rleader-( Itr.- I 0, 11 . 12) capt.-1 2 . A m y M elissa Helton. "Amy" Prov.3:5 -6 . Key Club-I I , 12 ; Sc ience Fa ir-I sl place- I 0, 11; JV Vo llc yball -9 : V Ba s ketbal l( ltr.9, I 0, 11, 12),most inspir.- 12,capt.-l 2; Softball(ltr.-9, I 0, 11 , 12), MVP- I 0, 11 , 12, all-eo nf.-10, 11 , 12. a ll -lourn.- 10. 1 I. capl. - I I .1 2: RVCS Span s Hall ofFam e- 12. Jamie LeRae Hurt. "Jami e" Phil.4: 13. Key Club-12; Superl ati ve-9; School Superl at ive-12: JV Soccer- I 0: J V Baskc tball10; V Basketball-11 ,(leller- l 2) ; Baseball-(llr.-11 ); Cross Country- 12. Cynthi a Renee Jones. ''C ind y" Phil.4: 13. Who 's Who-JO, 11.1 2; Ke y C lub- I 1.1 2; Young Life: Sc ie nce Fa ir- 3rd pl ace 10, I st place-I I , Softball-(ltr.- 10, 11, 12). Robi n Ly nn Jo urnell . "Rob in" Ph il.4:6-7. NHS-10, 11 , 12; Who 's Who- I 0.11.12; Yrbk.-10. 1 I (asst. ed ito r J. l 2(ed it o r); Diligence Award-9 ; Leadership Award- I I, J2; Ac ad. Ltr.-11 , 12: Speec h & Dra ma Award - 12 : Softba ll -(i tr .-9 J: C ross Country-(ltr.-9, J0); V Basketball -9 , JO; V Cheerleade r-(ilr.-12 ). Wesley A llan Karnes. "Wes" John 16: 33. NHS-1 0. 11 , 12 ; Band-9, 10, 12,(llr.-l I J, all-di st.-10 . Catherine Melissa Kistner. "Catherine" Isaiah 41 :9- 10. Key Clu b- 12 ; Refu gee Tuto r-12: C. E. F.-10 . 1 1. 12; N l-I S10, J J, 12; Who 's Who- IO, l I, 12; JV Cheerleader-8,9: V Cheerleader- I 0, J l , 12(l tr.- l 0, I l , 12) ; All -S tar . A l I-A merican Nominee- I I, 12; U.S. Cheerl eader Achieveme nt Award-1 2 Benjamin Everett Kitts. " Benj y" Heb. I I: I. Key Club - 12; Golf-Otr. -10. 1 1.1 2) . MVP- I 0 .1 1.12. a ll- co nf. - I 0. I I. a ll t1mesland- I J. Jerem y Joel La ughon . "Germy" Is.4 1: JO. En sc mbl e-9, J0: Key Club-9 .1 2: Yrbk.- 12: C lass Sec. -T reas .- I I : N HS I 0, 11 , J2; Who 's Who- I 0, I l , 12: ACS ! Di st. Chr. HS St.- I I, 12: Jr. Marshall - I I. A cad . Ltr. - 1 I. 12: Scho lars hip Awa rd 9. J0.12 ; Sc ie nce Fair- I st placc-9 , 3rd pl ace- 12 ; Yearbook- 12: Pres. Acad. Fit ness Awa rd - 12: Bib le Awa rd - 12: Co mpute r Award-12 : Faculty Sc holar with Di stinction-Roanoke Co ll ege- 12; Valedictorian. M iri am R uth Lo n g . " Miriam" Ps. 51; I0- 12 . NHS- I 0, 11 . 12; Who' s Who- I 0 , 11 , 12: Key C lub- I 2: Acade mic Le lle r11 , J2; Pres. Acade mic Fit. Award- 12; Cross Cou ntry-(lener-9 , I 0. 11 J: JV Bas ketball-9; V Ba sketball - I O.< Je tte r- I I. I 2 J. mos t imporvcd- 1 I, most inspir. - 12, capt.-12. Everett Jam es Martin . "Jaim ie" I Tim. 4: 12. So und Board -9, 10, 11 . 12; Sparh lca rd cr-9.10. 1 J .12: Pa ss ion Pl ay - 12. �TH£ CLASS (Jf. • • he wait is over. All of the papers and projects are turned in. High school is completed. We are writing the last chapter in a book that spans the course of 13 years. Throughout the years we, as a class, have experienced many things together. Some of us can remember playing together in pre-school, and some of the friendships that were born so long ago have grown with us. We began our formal education with Mrs. Crutchfield in kindergarten, where she taught us, among other things, the importance of walking silent! yin a singlefile line. The highlights of the year included making Indian vests out of paper grocery bags at Thanksgiving and performing the kindergarten program. In 1st grade Miss Toms and Mrs. Cooley helped us sound out our first words as we learned to read. For Mother's Day we designed plates for our moms and helped write a cookbook of our favorite T things that our mothers cooked. These recipes included directions for baking a cake for five minutes at 6°, and putting a bushel of chopped onions in meatloaf. There was also one recipe that the student specified could only be made on Sunday. Perhaps the most exciting part of 1st grade was when we started using pencils with erasers. In 2nd grade, taught by Mrs . Frazier and Miss Costner, we learned to write in cursive. Dressed in bathrobes, we did Daniel, Darius, and de Lion for our chapel program. It went so well that we were invited to do it again during a Shenandoah church service. The exciting part was that this time it was in the brand new worship center! Miss Anderson and Mrs. Hill helped us learn to multiply in 3rd grade. Almost every night, our homework was to go over our flashcards for 10 minutes. In 4th grade our class field trip took us to Natural Bridge, where Mrs. Primo and Miss Mercer fascinated us by pointing out where George Washington had initialed the stone. It was in 4th grade that we were first able to buy indi vidual items at lunch. 5th grade began a whole new concept in education. We got to sw itch classes between Mrs. McQueITey , who taught us reading , and Miss Lawson , whose specialty was math . By the time we had reached 6th grade. we had become "big kids .'" After all. we were the oldest in the whole e lementary. For our field trip. we toured Montecello. in the rain, with our teachers. Miss Carico and Mrs. Suhr. ... co11t i1111ed 011 page 40 e ni.or stude nt s he.Ip th emse lves to the bounty o f th e salad bar. EnJ oy111g the sa lad bar o n Thursda ys is a se nior privil ege coveted by unde rc lass men . S 8[/V({Jfl.8 People a �• • • MN£1Y-Ft0£ As we entered 7th grade, we were excited to get lockers, change classes every period, and to have a different notebook for each class. We began participating in sports, spent our free time catching bugs for our insect collections, and were "Born to Have Eagle Spirit" during our first Spirit Week. During the summer before 8th grade our class faced the hardest things that we ever have-the unexpected death of our dear friend , Christie Fisher. We were heartbroken at the loss of our classmate. This loss made it difficult to return to school two weeks later, but it pulled us together and taught us to rely on God. It was during 8th grade that many of us got our first taste of a strange and abstractseeming form of math, Algebra I. We entered high school excited about the name "freshmen" and ready to make our presence known. We chose superlatives for the firs t time, made moon charts, and toured Old Salem on a field trip . Our sophomore year took us to Washington DC, probably our most memorable field trip, where several of us were introduced to "Margaret Mayhew" through the prank phone calls which kept us up well into the night. It was during the 10th grade that the guys won the VIC in soccer, and we got our licenses, which gave many of us the means to start dating. Our junior year will probably be remembered as the most academically diffic ult year as we found ourselves buried under hours of homework every night. We worked hard to plan the bang uet, and then enjoyed ourselves as we saw our hard work pay off. Our senior year has been fu ll of memories: the Senior Retreat, Chri stmas par- r 8[('(/01/S &JP People ties at Mr. Col ston ' sand Mr. Grooten ' s, Spirit Week, the Senior Trip to New York, Phantom of the Opera, the philosophy paper project that see med to last all year, the Banquet at Hotel Ro a noke , and now, the climax of it all, G raduati o n. We have learned a lot during our stay atRVCS. Our elementary teachers layed the foundation forour education by teaching us how to read, write, and do bas ic math. More importantly , thou g h , th ey helped us learn Bible verses a nd stori es and through their guidance we learned to love God Through middle a nd hi g h school, as our knowledge of th e world around us increased , so did our understanding of the One who created it. Our teachers have taught us throu g h their lives , as well as through their words, the necessity of a rel ationship with Christ. Exerpts from the Sa lutatorian Address, as delivaed by April Updike, Jun e 2, 1995. T he best m atc he d coup le of th e se n ior c la". Margie Wright a nd Paul Da v id Fe rn s. s how th e di versity of th e ir perso naliti es durin g Sp irit W ee k Marg ie re lives the ·sos. w hil e Pau l Da v id e mhrac cs the sty les o f th e roar in g ·20 s. �Rebekah Ann Moulton. "Bekah" Is.12: 1- 2. Key Club-11.12; Ensemb le- I I , 12: Speech & Drama-12: NHS- I 0.11 , 12 : Who' s Who-10 , 11 , 12; Acad. Ltr.-11,12 ; Pres. Acad . Fi t. Award- 12. Daniel Jay Plemmons. "Jay•· Rom.12: 1-2. US Tenni s Assoc.: SW VA Theater for You th ; Speech & Drama-1 2; Tenni s9. I O.(ltr.-11. ! 2). most imp.-11, l 2. Amanda Leigh Poff. "Amanda" Jer.29: 11-1 3. CEF-10. 11; Future Teachers of America- I I ; Key C lub-1 2 ; Speech & Drama-12 ; NHS- ! 0. 1 1.12: Who' s Who-11.12; Acad. Ltr.-1 1.1 2. Edward Ryke Rumbley IV . " Ry key" Ps. 136: I . J V Socce r-9 ; V Soccer- I 0.11.12: Base ball-9.10.(ltr.-1 1. 12): Cross Country- 12. Allison Haynes Shackleford. "A lly" I Pet.I :3 -5. NHS -11.1 2; Future T eac hers of America- 11.1 2: V Volleyball- IO: V Cheerleadcr-(ltr.-11.12 ). Adam Matthew Smoot. "Adam" Phil.4: 13. NH S-1 0. 11.1 2: Key C lub-12: Who' s Who-1 0. 11.1 2: Acad. Ltr.-11 , 12: JV Soccer-9. ! 0: Tenni s-( ltr. -9. 10.1 I, 12): Swimming-9. 10.11 . 12: Indoor Soccer- I 1. 12 : V Soccer-( ltr. - 12) . Debra Ann Stanley. " Debbi e·· Prov.3:5-6 . Key C lu b-1 0.1 1. sec .- 12 : Ensemb le-11.1 2: Ensemb le Award- 12: N HS-1 2: Ac ad. Ltr.-1 2; Science Fair-3rd place-9 ; Church Softball- I 0. 1 1.12. Angela Joy Stover. "A n2e la" Jer.29: 11-1 3. NHS- 10. 11. 12: New Creati on- IO; FCA- 10. 11 : Sec.-Treas.- 10.12: V Pres .- ! I. Key Club-11 . 12: Acad. Ltr.~11 , 12 : U.S . National Art Award-12: S uperlati ve- 11, I 2: J V Voll eyball-capt..MVP. a ll-conf.-9: V Volleyball-IO.I I. Joseph Herman Surkamer III. "Joe" Prov. 11 :30. NHS-I0.11. 12: W ho's Who- 10, I I.12: Youn g Li fe : FCA: Acad. Ltr. 11.1 2: V Baske tba ll-(lt r.-9. 10. 11.1 2). capt.- 12; Golf-(ltr.-9 .10.11.1 2). MVP-8.9. Coach · s Award - I 0. 11.1 2. All -conf.9. I 0.11 . 12: V Soccer-(lelter I 0, 11, 12) . capt. -1 2. Amanda Gayle Taylor. "Lou" !Pet.3: 15. Key C lu b-12: NHS- 10. 11.1 2 : Who' s Who-10.11.1 2 : Jr.Mars ha ll-I I. Acad. Ltr.-11.12: Art Award- 12; Pres. Acad. Fit. Award-1 2: JV Basketball -9 : JV Vo ll eyball-9: V Vo ll eyba ll-(ltr.- 10.I I).capt.-l I . Benjamin Allen Thomas, Jr. "Ben" !Cor. 10: 13. Key Club-11. 12: N HS-I 0.1 1.12: W ho·s Who- I 0. 11.1 2: New C reati on10: Ac ad. Ltr. - 11 . 12: Stude nt Conservation Assoc.- 12: Pres. A cad. Fit. Award-12: JV Soccer-9: JV Baske tball-9 (most imp .) : Te nni s-(ltr.-9.10. 11.1 2).most imp.-9.1 I. most inspir.- 1 I. capt.- I 1.12. a ll -conf. -1 1.1 2. a ll-to urn .- 1 1.12 : V Soccer-(ltr.10. 11 . 12). most imp. - I 0. Labor Day Classic all-t ourn. -1 2. all-co nfer.- 12. all-tourn.- 12. April Dawn Updike. "April " Heb . I 3:5b. Key C lu b- IO. I 1.12 (pres.- 12): N HS- 10. I 1.1 2 : W ho·s Who- I 0 . 11.1 2: ACS ! Di st. Chr. HS Stu de nt-1 0.1 1.1 2: Sec.-Treas.-9: Exec. Comm. Sec.- 12: Yearbook- IO. I l (ass is.ad.). 12(editor): New C reation12: Scie nce Fair-2 nd place-9. 1O: I st place-11.1 2: RVCS Grand Pri ze Win ner-11.12 : Reg. Scie nce Fa ir Rep.- I 0.1 1.12 (3 rd place- I 0; Hollins College Sigma Xi Award- IO : 2nd place- I 1.12): Leaders hi p Award-9. 10: Sc ho lars hip Award-9.12: Dilige nce Award- I I : Se rvice Award-11.12 ; Ac ad. Ltr.-11.1 2: Jr. Marshall - I I : Pres. Ac ad. Fit. A ward -12: Engli sh Award12: Sc ience A ward- 12; Principal ·s Award- 12: Sa/11raroria11; B ' nai B 'irth-1 2: Arm y Reserve Scho lar-Athl e te Award- 12: RVCS Scho lar-A thl ete Award-12: J V Volleyball mgr.-9: VVo ll eyba ll (ltr.- 10. 11 .12): V Women· s Baske tba ll score keeper(ltr. -9. I 0.11.12): Softbal l- I 0.( ltr. -9. 11 . 12). capt.-12. Melissa Dawn Webb. "Mi sh" Phil.4 :8 New Creation- 12: Key C lub-12: JV Basketba ll -9. 10. Angela Jane Whitlow. "Angie" 2Cor.4 : 16-1 8 Key C lu b-12: NHS- I 0. 1 J .12: W ho's Who- IO. I I .12: Sc ho larship A ward9: Acade mi c Le ite r- I 1. 12 : Jr. Marsha ll - I I: Pres. Academic Fit. Award- 12: JV Vo ll eyball-9 : V Vo lle yball -(lelter-10.11.1 2). mos t in sp ir.-9: most impro ved- I I. all-conf. , capt.- 12. David .Jonathan Wike . "Dave" Jos. I :9 Boy Scouts: N HS - I 0. 1 I.1 2: Key C lu b- 12: Pres . Academ ic Fi t. Awa rd- 12: Supe rl at ive- I 0. Jennifer Lynne Wimmer . "J e nn y" Ps.25:2.4 Key Clu b- 12: Sc ience Fair-2nd place: ACS ! An Show (2 supc ri ors)-12: JV Vo ll eyba ll -7. 8.9(capt. ); JV Basketball -7.8.9. 1U: V Vo ll ey ball - I 0. 11 . 12: Softba ll -9: Soccer- 12. Marjorie Shearon Wright. "Marg ie" 2Tim. l :6-7 Ke y C lu b- 11 . 12: Ensemb le-9. 12 : NHS- IU.1 1. 12: W ho·s W ho10 .11 .12: Acade mic Le lte r-l l.1 2: Pres. Academ ic Fit. Awa rd- 12: Superlat ive- IO . Rhonda Elayne Wright. "R honda·· Je r.29: I I- I:1 Key C lu b- 12: Ense mbl e- 12: NHS- IO. I 1.12: Who·s W ho- I 0.1 1.1 2: Superlati ve-9: DAR Award- 12: Spa ni sh Award- 12: Academ ic Letter- 11 . 12: Pres . Acade mi c Fi t. Award- 12: J V Cheerl eade r9(ca ptain ); V C hce rl eader- (ie lte r- 10. 1 I . 12).A ll -sta r chee rl eader- I 1.1 2. SENIORS People 'f 'ti �D ion Minter. Robe rt She lton, M a tt Smith. a nd Daniel Gay s how th e ir la id-ba ck-t o uri st loo k as they explore th e stree ts of Willi a ms burg . Th e juni o rs trave l to Williamsburg for a fi e ld trip. BUROEY bJl>af" is your f'aoorif"e t"/Jing S andy Carroll and No e ll e Perkinson pose fo r th e came ra a ft e r gettin g rea dy for a 111ght o f fun. Friends often spend evening s sha rin g in go od time s . f"o clo in your spare f"ime? 1 Other 2 Go out with friends 3 Go to the mall tf. {1Jatch ro S Listen to music As hl ey A bbott Tom Anglin Jennifer Angove Mark Arbogast Amy Baber Kathryn Black Kevin Brown Seth Brubaker Sandy Carroll Rebecca C hi som Eli zabeth Clark J.R. Clarke Jenn y Coons Jess ie Dav idson Dav id Dav is Va leri e Dav is Courtn ey Denni s Jonath an Dora n D.L. Eshe lman I-l eath er Fe lty Tomi ka Fin ch Am y Fo rd Sim on Foster Dani e l Gay Scott Graham Ta nya G ray ~ JUIV/Ofl.S {,People �SPENDING 17/YIE T he junior class is filled with variety. The one thing everyone agrees on is the value of friendships that they have made, from their best friends to acquaintances. The class is full of energy and has a lot of fun together. The favorite thing that most of the class enjoy doing is spending time with friends. That could be with girl friends or guy friends or even both. When groups of friends spend time together they always have fun. Sometimes they will go out to eat or rent a movie; and watch it at someone ' s house. One group of friends enjoys going to "Pumpkin's" house . "Pumpkin" is the nickname given to Mandy Ratliff by her friends. Some friends spend their time listening to music and shooting pool. Others enjoy companionship while shopping. Many friends spend much of their time playing a sport together, or going on trips. Tasha Shelor spends much of her time volunteering at various places . Others fonn close friendships at work where many spend their time. No matter where they are going or what they are doing, the juniors always have fun and make the best out of what they are doing . They appreciate the friendships they have made and realize how impo1iant friends are. Ste ph e n Hammed Kati e Hart John Hayde n Josh Hurt John Kingery Su ze tte Leo na rd Ke lly McDanie l Mic hae l McGu ire Dion Minte r Joe l Nes te r Wil so n Pas ley Noe ll e Pe rkinson Cassie Po ff Ange la Pr im o As hl ey Rakes Ma nd y Ratli ff Ja y Ri c ha rdso n Tas ha S hel o r Ro be rt S he lton Zack S hi ffe r Na th a ni e l S imm o n,; Matthe w Smith .J onat han Turn e r Jennife r Wa re Sco tt Whitl ey JUNIORS. People �All en Armstrong Rachael Bischof! Cory Bonham John Childress Nathan Chitwood Chris Clemmer Jennifer Clough Joe Collins Christine Cotsamire Mark Delong Wes Dickerson Beth Dillard Katie Futrell Shenandoah Gillespie Marvin Haines Stephanie Hammed Tracy Hodges Gailon Hogan Rebekah Hollins Jason Huddle Chris Huffman f{[(ij ADDl17DIVS s the bell rang in the '94-'95 school year and students filed nto the auditorium for the opening assembly, the sophomores noticed several new faces in their class. Many of the new arrivals were already familiar to our students. Joe Collins, otherwise known as "J.C. ," quickly became acquainted with many people through guys on the varsity soccer team. Many knew Mary Peterson through her sister, Anna, who graduated in the class of '94. Mary has become friends with several people. These aren 't the only new sophomores who are making an impression on our school. Matt Warren can be found 0 SOf'HOIYIOR:ES People diligently working in the computer lab during lunch and at other times. Philip Martin, who came to us from Lord Botetourt High School, has found many new friends among RVCS students. Rachel Bischoff and Amanda Vaughan can be seen with their friends between classes. Students can make or break a school. These students are sure to do the former. In the future, members of the RVCS student body will look back on their school years and have many fond memories of gaining new friends . New students grow into the student body and eventually become part of the "big picture" of our school. �Dana Hurt Alan Janney Mary Leonard Philip Martin Jonathan Masterson Renee McGuire Donna Moore Mary Peterson George Pierce Katie Pl emmon s Me lani e Quesenberry Richard Rader Lori Beth Smoot Jason Tay lor Lori Turner Amanda Vaughan Jodie Vlug Gavin Walters Man Warren Jenni fe r Wise Mary Wright 8UROEY ldl>ere b.>ere you 6arn? Other TN I I SC I NC I WV VA 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 A mand a Va ughan pours over a bi o logy questi on in J-\an att empt to fi ni sh her homework befo re the be ll rin gs. As a new student Amanda has discove red th at R \/CS teac hers cha ll enge student s to wo rk hard in their cla se · D ac he I Bi sc ho ff tri es to main ta in her po ise as _["_Rebeka h Ho llins strugg les w ith her lin es . Eac h vca r student s ge t in vo lvc:cl in Shak es pea rean lit erat ure by dram ati zing a pl ay . SDPHOIYIOR£8 ~!I. People,. �Ryan Allman Jenn ifer Atkins Sarah Baker Taryn Bianco Dani el Bi vins Nathan Blanke nship Shaun Bl evins C had Booth Shannon Breeding James Breneman Jill Brogan Ange la Brooks Ali sha Brown Mary C hildress Ben Clark Ali sha C larke Tim Dool ey Nia Douglas Marc Flack Deann a Hall Emil y Hal sey Matthew Hawkins Michell e Hi ghtowe r Joe Ho llandsworth Eric John son Ve ra Jones Re becca Long James Ma ste rso n BUROEY 61/Jere is your f'avorite pfac.e to shop? 1 Goodwiff 2 American Eagle 3 Levi's 'I JC. Penney's 5 the limited CD o C had Booth, o bvio usly not hea rin g th e raci ng foots teps behind him. is in co mpl e te awe as Ma rk Scearce lea ps ove r hi s head . It' s hard to tell w hat co uld happe n w ith th ese live ly fr es hm e n aro und . D ebecca Long , Sa m Th o mas. Dani e l B ivin s. C had f RE.&H/11£(( People ~ooth . and Mark Scea rce toget he r mak e a care free c lu ste r of fri e nd s as th c:y min g le in th e ha ll s o f' th e hi gh schoo l build in g . �Dorenda McGuire Derek McKinney Shaun Mundy Michael Myers Linda Overstreet Hampton Pasley Molly Perkinson Amy Pierce Jonathan Polar Gabriel Rexrode Amy Rumbley Mark Scearce Scotty Scott Elizabeth Shiffer Timmy Spencer Daniel Stephens Garrett Suhr Michelle Tankersley Valerie Terry Sam Thomas Nikki Tilley Melissa Truman Deborah Turkington Da vid Turpin Ben Vlug Ben Ward Karyn Woods Rebecca Wright Justi n Zimmemrnn lDD/<l('(G FDR R£sPEC r earning the ropes of high school can be extremely difficult, but not for this diverse group of musically inclined students. Also contributing to a smooth transition are their laid-back personalities. Almost every student plays an instrument in which he/she excels. Whether it be a flute, piano, or guitar, they play it and they play it well. Their talent in music has brought them closer as friends. Their music and their style also L makes this freshmen class unique from any other. They are a group of indi v iduals doing what they should, being themselves. No matter how different the dress or hairstyle may be, (according to those who are stereotypical) , they are al I genuine. Their desire to be different will surely be a great asset to them in future years as they channel their thoughts and lifesty les into seeking God's will for their li ves. FRESHIYIEIV People CD-- �DtsrtNc nr DtFFERENr irst impressions often times implant in one's mind a lasting impression of another person. When meeting a member of the class of '99, one will notice immediately what the students refer to as a being "hyper." This carefree, crazy outlook parallels their zest for having pool parties, doing revolutionary stunts, and being daredevils. These activities are the pinnacle of fun for them. Handling this class in school is always a challenge for their teachers who consistently strive to give out loving discipline. The students need a F Bob Angove Erin Assaid Adam Baber Jacob Bailey Jessica Baratta Joy Bell ows Corey Bi shop Rebecca Bryant Karen Chil ton Jaime Cook Donald Coons Chri stopher Crawford Ashl ey Dalton Amanda Delong Renee' Dennis Diana Dittmann Aaron Faust David Ferguson Joshua Foster Jonathan Fullmer Keith Gi lbert Gina Guthrie Rebecca Hart Jeremy Huddle Justin Hurt Lucas Jones Scott Jones Kri st in Kidd D & o [{GlfTH GRADE People firm hand on occasion to help them better control their exuberance. Another facet an observer may observe is their own style of dress, which sets them apart from the rest. The tendency is toward an individual look. Flannels, big pants, Pumas, Airwalks, and Addidas are the apex of fashion. Originality is a character trait of which the class of '99 is quite proud, and one which they will strive to maintain in the future. Jeff Livermon captured the essence of their individuality when he commented, "There is no other eighth grade class at this school." �A dam Baber precariously climbs from a tree. J-\chris Crawford, Jacob Bailey, Becky Hart, Susie Weiser and Rebecca Lockhart contemplate whether he will be able to accomplish it without injury. C hri s Crawford and Susie Weiser enjoy conversation on the steps of the annex. Eighth graders need to unwind after a tough day of school. 8URO£Y Do you /Jave older ei6fin9e at" ROC8 ? 10 - 0 Yes Matthew Kingery Christopher Lawri e Joe Leonard Jeff Li vermon Rebecca Lockhart Joshua Mabrey Lauren McKee )arah Motley C:ric a Nobl e Jennifer Pagans \Jato shi a Parrish Jason Poff ::aro line Powell 3enjamin Pu gh Jess ica Rake s )hannon Short Naomi Simmo ns Erin Smith Steven Sm ith Jana Smoot Andrea Spa ng ler Robbi e Spencer Shannon Stampe r Becky Taylor Lee na Turp in Megan Weaver Suzan ne Weiser No �N ikki Breeding finishes her delightful lunch with a candy bar dessert. Candy bars and ice cream are among the dessert s w hich can be purchased in th e cafeteria . A manda Hal sey uses her extra lunch tim e to review J-\ror a World Geography test. Ma ny seve nth grade stude nts seize every opportunity to stud y for tes ts . BUROEY bJlia'f's your f'aoori'fe lundi? II Hot Dogs I Tacos I Other Piua (pepp.) Pizza (saus.) - 0 5 10 15 20 25 Ben Allis Brynn Austin Jennie Ayers Nikki Bree ding Dinisha Bro wn Jonath an Broyles Joshua Carter James Clark Andrea Dooley Erin Duff Kimberly Fi sher Luke Flowers Joanna Foley Matth ew Ga rdn er Jessica Gi lb ert Amand a Halsey Danie l Harmon Steph en Harri so n Danie l Hartberge r Philip Hassell Joshua Hen dri ck Les li e Holt Mo ll y Iso n Megan Jann ey Jess ica John so n ~ SEOUtTH GRADE ~PeDple �Jusr FDR 8HDRr ot everyone has one and none are the same. What makes nicknames so special? The fact that the appellation is yours, to be shared with no one else, and because it represents your personality. Joanna Foley is often referred to as "O Anna." This alias is was given by a friend who thought it would be humorous to reverse Joanna's name. Hence came "O Anna! " As a child, Greg Smith was adorned with the nickname " Skebo." Greg ' s grandfather gave him the name, but Greg reports that he has no idea how his grandfather thought of it. People often have nicknames that are shoriened versions of their own names, N frequently because they don ' t like their original name or because it is difficult to pronounce. Even royalty is included in the act. Princess Diana is referred to as Princess Di. Sylvia Breeding, commonly known as Nikki, received her nickname as a shoriened form of her middle name, Nicole. Some adapt their middle name as a convenient nickname. For those who don ' t like their given name, a nickname could be a refreshing change. Not everyone particularly cares one way or the other. However, nicknames can be fun . Even if classmates don ' t share your name, a chance for a little change and personalization is always welcome. Seth Jo hn so n Eva Jo nes Ma ri a Jones Dustin Martin Aaro n Mas low Ma rk M undy Alen N a ff Justin Pri ce Ma tthew Ra tli ff Matthew Rey no ld s Eri c Ru sse ll Robbi e Sav ill e Les Iie Sha nk Greg Smi th De ri c k Swa rtze ndrube r B . J. Terry Di o nn e Th o mas J . T. Ti ll ey Kathy T urkin gto n Chris Wa rd Natha n Da nie l Wa rre n Sara h W hite Ja mes W hitl ow Davi d Yates Anna Z imm e rm a n �William Breeding Michael Childress Jeffrey Clifton Sarah Couch David Dearing Joshua Delong Zachary Fisher Emily Flowers Rebecca Foley Joshua Ginter Philip Graham Roger Graves Martha Haines Beth Harrison Brent Helton Cynthi a Holley Kathryn Kidd Justin Leonard Darren Naff BUROEY bJha'f is your f'avori'fe season? o urtney Wa ldron gave thi s anim al some special attenti on during a fi eld trip th e th e Ameri ca n Muse um of Fro ntier Cul ture . She wa s de finitely not horsin g aro und. C osh Delo ng and Jaco b Street befriend thi s I SOO's Engli sh co upl e. Fall of 1994 was the fir st tim e th at the sixth grad e visited thi s mu se um. J ~ SIXIH GRfWf ~ Penpfe �Jeremy Naff Donna Oliver Whitney Osborne Amanda Poch Holly Quesenberry Christina Rexrode Leslie Reynolds Kasey Richardson Promise Roberson Hannah Sadler Aaron Shelton Christin Smart Jacob S tree! Tiffany Tankersley Courtney Waldron Joshua Wang Gregary Webb Lacey Wiseman 8msDNS FDR EoERrrHtNG pring, summer, fall and winter: four different times of the year that beautifully compliment each other. There is a season perfect for every activity a sixth grader would want to do. Brilliantly colored leaves and tall, gorgeous mountains, beautiful sunsets painting the sky, a temperature that is just right, this is the season of fall. Roger Graves enjoys doing yard work. You can find him and his friends playing in leaf piles, kicking soccer balls or being with family at Thanksgivmg. Brrrrr! Time to bundle up . This class likes to play in the beautiful white snow blanket covering the ground. Some activities they do in this wonderful blanket are sledding, snowball fighting, snow fort and snowman building, walking and sleigh riding. Some enjoy staying out of the cold and curling up with a good book. Winter also contains Christmas, a special time in which we S get with our families and, most importantly, celebrate the birth of our Savior. Smell the freshness in the air--see the flowers blooming--hear the birds chirping. It is spring, a season of new beginnings. Gardening, climbing up the Peaks of Otter and just being outside enjoying the warmth after winter is what you will find the sixth graders doing. Who could forget the beginning of spring break! School is finally finished. Now you can sleep. Stm1rner has arrived! In this season you will find the class of 200 I enjoying a well-deserved break from the school work that occupies the other three seasons . They enjoy cooling off in a refreshing swimming pool , golfing, playing Nintendo or taking vacations. Summer' s heat makes it a great season for many acti vities ...or none at all. To even- thing there is a season. and a time to even : purpose under the heaven ... (Ecclesiastes 3: I) SIXIH GRADE a. People~..... �Emily Angove Jonathan Atki ns Courtney Barger Adam Blevins Kyle Blusher Chris Bright Alan Canode David Causey Ab bey Cook Teya Craighead Hannah Foster Ryan Fuller Jo sh Fullmer Kri s Garrett Cherie Hall Rebekah Halsey Chastity Hartberger Zac Hellka mp Michael Hightower BUROEY bJl>of' do you do in your epore rime? 1 Soccer 2 13asket6aff 3 13ase6aff If foot6aff S Dtlier A la n Canode de mon strates a ka rate move he has ·ust lea rn ed. A la n has bee n taking lesso ns for three month s. Hi s white bell re fl ec ts hi s beginner statu s. Z ac He ll kamp dribble s the ball a nd la te r sco res a goa l fo r hi s Roa no ke Star tea m . Zac has pla ye d socce r for Roa nok e Star fo r seve n years . �Amanda Karnes Marti Mabrey Justin Malpass Tisha Moats Megan Motley Joshua Post Sarah Pugh Ashley Rorrer Justin Rossbacher Scott Russell Adam Speck David Stenberg Jeremy Stewart Melody Terry Jonathan Woods Phillip Wright Brittney Zimmerman Chri s Zimmerman Matthew Zimmennan atch out, Eagle sports teams! There are fifth grade students on the rise! Many of the fifth graders enjoy playing spo1ts during their spare time . They enjoy playing soccer, basketball , baseball , football, and softball. Some of these kids are looking forward to playing on Eagle teams when they are old enough. Right now the fifth graders enjoy playing on rec club teams or just starting up a game in their neighborhood . At school during recess the boys start up games of soccer or football and many times the girls join W in. One of the fifth grade boys, Zac Hellkamp, plays on a soccer team during his spare time . Another activity enjoyed by Chris Zimmerman and Maiti Mabrey is gymnastics. Three of the fifth graders take karate lessons . Along with sports, many of the girls enjoy less athletic activities. Some of them paiticipate in Elementary Singers, traveling and singing at various times, and play a wide variety of musical instruments. Most of the fifth grade class are very spo1ts-minded. They enjoy competing and doing their best in whatever they do . FIFTH GRfJDl People 4D �PfjRf Dr THE ftjfYlflY A s you grow older you realize how important friends are. When you're first starting out in school there are many things to remember, but the thought that enters most of our minds is whether anyone will like us for who we are. As time goes by we pick the special people, the friends that mean the most to us. These are the ones we will call our best friends. If we choose well, our best friends will be there through all the trials and tribulations of our lifetime, sharing in both the good and the bad times. With all the education you receive, the years when you have the most fun is definitely elementary school. In these first six years you participate in everything from kickball to class birthday parties, and your friends will be there with you the whole time . Respect your friends , for one day you will see them as a part of your family you never knew you had. Jonathan Assai d Molly Bailey Jenna Bergum Stephen Besse tte Garret Bianco C rystal Bridges Deidre Brown Aynsley Burrows Teri sa C hock lett Nathan Dav is A ngela Delong Kri stin De ni son Tee na Edwards Kri ste n Ferre ll Juli e Fu llme r As hl ey Ga rdne r So me r G riffin fl 'frJ fOlJRIH GRfilJ[ People �wo good friends, Molly Bailey and Jessica Herrera practice their version of a chorus line in the middle of the exc itement known as fourth grade. One certainly wouldn't accuse these two of being camera shy. T erisa Chocklett shares her cookies with Ashlee Martin and Kristin Denison at the Christmas party. Spec ial celebrations for Christmas are held in all of the classes. T BUROEY fi11>af' is your f'avorif'e pla99rouncl f'oy? Other Pull-up bars I II Slides II Seesaw Swings - 0 Lauren Hal l Megan Hart Luke Hellkamp Katey Helms Jessica Herrera Joshua Jenn ings Ashlee Martin T homas McC utcheon Matthew Montgomery Jason Mu ndy Barret Osborne Devon Rood Shawn Sanburn Brad Scearce Grant Swartzendruber Stacie We iser Al lison Whitlow 5 10 15 20 25 �Joshua Amos Deborah Ango ve Rebecca Assaid Hollie Austin Kenn eth Barrett Lauren Baxley Kimberl y Bellows Seth Bradley Elizabeth Colston Bethany DeHart Mark Dennis Katie Farmer Ryan Flack Norman Frink Jonathan Gibson Joel Ginter Nola Gregory As hl ey Hall Amber Handy Chad Hasson B irthdays are an exciting part of every youngster' s life. They are anticipated and planned for many weeks in advance as the child looks forward to becoming a year older and getting the privileges that being "bigger" brings with it. Things such as staying up later and gaining more "grown up" responsibilities are anticipated greatl y. They also enjoy eating ice cream and birthday cake, and tearing into the presents! For most chi ldren, this is the best thing about birthdays.The customary birthday spanking is a tradition in many famili es as the ch ild gets a spanking for each year, and "one to grow on." During school, the birthday person reads a paper they have prepared which includes infonn ation such as famous peopl e born on their birthday and events in history that happened on their birthday. After the paper is read, the f,! rHIR.D GR.ADE ' " People class presents birthday cards which they have made to the person and the class sings "Cumpleanos Feliz" ("Happy Birthday" in Spanish) .Class parties allow the entire class to join in the celebration of this special day . Many students choose to bring in treats such as cookies or cupcakes for their classmates. Celebrating with a party is common among this age group. Sleepovers and parties with friends and family are especially popular. These often include such things as swimming, roller skating, bowling, or eating out. Many times the most memorable birthdays are those that are spent doing something other than the normal , everyday acti vities. Birthdays are a special time when a youngster can celebrate their accomplishments of the past year, and look ahead to the many exciting adventures awaiting them as they continue to grow . �Sarah Hodge Gary Jenkin s, Jr. Melisa King Elizabeth Livermon Andy Martin Brittany Martin Cara Motes Benjamin Motley Aubrey Page Amy Park er James Pasley Evan Sadler T yler Smith Sa lin a Speck Joshua Stova ll Meghan Thompson David Voss Timothy Warren Sarah Zimmerman BUROEY lJl>en is your 6irf'l>tfay? ebora h Angove prepares to cat her coo ki e as Evan Sad le r looks on. The "birthday pe rso n" ha s a ba ll oon on the ir desk to ..:e lebra te the spec ia l da)' . D D ya n Flack. Sa lina Spec k. Joe l G int er. Cara Motes . .Rand Eva n Sad ler mun ch on coo kies d unng a birthday ce lebra ti on at sc hoo l. C la ss parti es arc an opportu nity fo r c lass mates to ce lebrate thc b irthd ay of a friend . �Michael Baratta Sara Bradley Christopher Carter Andrew Craig Lauren Crisp Stephen Davidson Donnie Doolittle Lev i Duff Kendra Fuller Mo lly Garrett Thomas Harder Aaron Hendrick John Hawkins Bryan Hill Jess ica Hubach Kimberly Janney Sean Jones FURRY f RIENDS W en one thinks of pets, usually dogs, cats, and birds come to mind, but many of the second graders think of unusual and different animals. Some of the students live on farms , so they think of horses and cows. Sean Jones enjoys having a hedgehog around and Levi Duff even has llamas. Some of the second graders have hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and fish. One student, Michael Baratta, is brave enough to have a pet snake. These second graders enjoy having pets. They play with them when they CD •I SECOND GRllOl People get home from school and also at other times when they have time . Many times the pets cheer up the students when they are sad or upset. During the winter, the second graders enjoy playing in the snow with their pets, or cuddling up to them when they are cold. Many of the second graders have to help take care of their pets. They have to feed, walk, and clean up after them. This is very good for the students and parents appreciate it because their children are learning responsibility while they are having fun. �Matthew King Tamara Lowe Whitney Martin Travis McCutcheon Bradley Moody Jonathan Murrill Juston Osborne Joey Pierce McKenzee Poindexter Amy Post Priscilla Rake s Meagan Reid Jessica Snyder Jo ey Spencer Brett Stamper Alicia Talley BUROEY fJliaf' ie your f'avorif'e pet'? Dogs Hamsters ess ica Hubac h named her cat Pea nut because thi s was the sa me name her friend had named a po ny. Whe n as ked if she took ca re o f th e ca t. Jess ica sa id J Alli son, her sister. did that. ri sc ill a Rak es sits with her dog Katie. Kati e ca me to li ve at th e Rakeses' ho use when Pri sc illa was six yea rs o ld and in first grade . P SlCOND GRAD£ PeDple �Chasity Barger Benj amin Baxley Matthew Bergum Michell Bowie Brent Bowman Kaylah Bryant Ashley Cook Sarah Crizer Kimberl ea Delong Candace Dilcher Kari Farmer Trae Ferre ll Faith Griffin Brandon Grigsby Ryan Hartman Am ber Hasso n Nathan Hayes Betsy Helms Joshua Herrera Katel yn Holt Maria King 8URO€Y bJ!Jaf' iB your raoorif'e in-ec./Jool ac.f'ivif'y? C andace Dil c her, Brandon Gr igs by , a nd Amber Ha sson bow th eir heads as Jos h Spe nce r lea ds th e c lass in praye r. aith G riffin ma rnpul a tes the ke yboard as_,.Bradle y Tu rn er wa tc hes 111 stunn ed amazemcn l. l- 1rs1 grade rs ha ve a var ie ty of educational games to c hoose from fo r the ir co mpute r tim e . F CD r r111.s Gfl.fWl t People �Maria King lames Lawrence Laura Katherine Lucas '\ngela Martin \Vesley McKee farrod Meador \/icci Moats >hilip Mo tes ~rik Olund roe! Quesenberry 3ryan Ratliff ~ebeca Sanbum lustin Smart f aylor Smith Joshu a Spencer Samantha Stovall Chelsea Thomas Mo ll y Th omas Bradley Turner Zachary Zimmerman GR£Ar EXPEG rArtDNS F irst Grade .. crafts, parties, and the pledge of allegiance? Yes, first grade is all of the above. But these young people will be the leaders of tomorrow. Their diversified and varied interests cover a wide scope of potential careers and fields. When asked what their favorite school activity was, there was the predictable and time honored answer of, "recess!" However they also responded with answers like computer, math, and learning about the Bible. Easily you could make some interesting speculation as to what they will become when they are "grown up". Perhaps one of these kids will become the next Bill Gates and sell software to the known world. Or even better, one could become the next Mr. Keller. One of them could become a world known mathematician who writes books w ith titl es such as "Calculus Made Easy" or possibly "Physics for the Middle School Student. " The first grader who answered that the thing they enjoyed most was learning about God, cou ld become a theologian , a pastor, or a teacher. Maybe a person in constant search of truth and debate , such as Mr. Fo ley? Their education has just begun, although in many ways it lasts a lifetime. Every one of these young people has the potential for greatness. With the teachers they ha ve as well as the school, they are off to a very good start. �P£AY171f/E fYIElfl(JR/[8 laytime is a time which every child looks forward to. As the students go through class reciting the alphabet and learning to count, every minute is one closer to recess. All the boys and girls get into a single-file line and anxiously wait to head to the playground. As they get to the gate, they each race to their favorite piece of equipment. Some dash for the P swings, others for the slide, while some head for the monkey bars. A few begin to play soccer, football, and basketball. Recess, whether on the playground or blacktop, or in the classroom on cold and rainy days, is a time of rest from schoolwork and a time of playtime together. Mrs. Crutchfield has raised her hand, so it is time to go in. Another playtime memory has been made! Beth Ann A ustin Katie Blac kburn Kati e Blusher Kati e Booth Brittany Burrows James Campbell , lll Jami e Ca rty Dani el Co lsto n Paul Connell Micah C ri zer Step he n Deni son T ay lo r Doo littl e C hase Eade Kelsea G unte r Leah Ha ll Patri ck Harder A lex He nd erson D ustin Hendri c k r {r • Kf/VDEfl.Gllfl.rEIV Penpfe �J acob Jackson and Taylor Doolittle play on the glider during recess. Kindergartners enjoy exploring th e many different types of playground equipment. Vatie Blusher watches Micah Crizer eagerly climb ~up the slide. Going up th e slide backwards is a cha ll eng in g va riation of th e usual method. BUROEY fJ/Jaf" ie your f'avorif"e color? Other Blue Green Yellow • -• - Orange Red 0 2 Chri stopher Hobson Allison Hubach Benjamin Jackson Jacob Jackso n George Michael Kalafut Bradley Kess ler Caitlin Li ll ey Christopher Long Aaron Poc h Kristen Price Lauren Reid Jason Rothe Eric Schools Aaron Shank Eli Tilley Cecili a Wimmer McCall Wiseman 4 6 8 10 12 �rs. Shelton, Middle School Principal. s its w ith eighth grader Robbi e Spencer as he converses with her about his day at school. Mrs . Shelton often take s time out to ta lk with her student s. M A s usual, Mrs . Brown, Main Office Secretary, is J-\busy at work making phone calls. In the background, some students are bringing Mr. Brown cookies from a birthday party. r. Brown addresses the elementary students in chapel. He feel s that chapel is a great time for the students to gather for worship on a regular basis. M Dr. Robert L. Alderman: B.S. University of South Carolina; M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Th eo logica l Se minary ; D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Di v. Hindu stan Bibl e College (Honorary); Sen ior Pastor Rev. Rick Brown: B.A. Virginia Tech ; M.S. Radford University; Associate Pastor for School Mini stri es Rev. A. C. Hollins, Jr.: Th .B . Piedmont Bible Co ll ege; Assistant High School Principal Mrs. Janice S helton: B.A . Virg ini a Tech ; M .S. Radford Uni ve rs ity; Middle Sc hoo l Principa l; Eng li sh & IJD/iTffVIS rRIJ rtD/V f", tW People �HEAD Dr IHE CRDf,JD The administrative staff at Roanoke Valley Christian School is extremely unique. Some people do not realize how much work is put forth by them since many of their responsibilities are carried out behind the scenes. While students are in class, the administration is hard at work completing their daily tasks. There are always calls to be made, students and teachers to help, appointments to schedule, and many other important things to be done . Mr. Rick Brown, Elementary Principal and Associate Pastor for School Ministries, has many daily responsibilities which include conferences, phone calls, and errands to run. Mr. Hollins, Assistant High School Principal, not only has principal duties, but also teaches a pre-algebra class. Mrs. Shelton, Middle School Principal, oversees the daily workings there. She is an asset to students and teachers alike. We are also blessed by the leadership of Dr. Robe1i Aldennan. Even though Pastor Alderman has much church work, he dedicates a lot of time to the improvement and running of the school. Our administrators are excellent leaders and examples for each of us to pattern our lives after. Their testimony and attitude show how much they truly care about the faculty and students alike. They are open to suggestions that may make things better around the school and are willing to make changes when they are needed. The four administrators at RVCS are not here just because it is their job. They view it as a ministry for the Lord in an effort to help train students in the wisdom of God and to provide them with a Christian basis for their lives. The mission of RVCS is "to serve as partners with Christian parents as they obey the command of God to train their children in truth." The administration takes this mission seriously and devotes their time to the fulfillment of it. A part of this commitment involves being a friend to both students and faculty. Whenever one has a problem or simply needs to talk, they are ready and willing to listen, willing to devote all the time necessary to help find solutions to problems. N ot onl y is Mr. Hollins th e Ass istant Hi gh Sc hoo l Princ ipa l. he a lso teac hes a math c lass. M r. Ho llins co ntributes hi s tim e to teac h stud ents pre -a lgebra. �Mrs. Donna Bergum: B.S. University of Wisconsin; School Nurse Mrs. Kathy Bonham: School Secretary Mrs. Carol Brown: B.S. Piedmont Bible College; Third Grade Mrs. Elaine Brown: Secretary\ Receptionist Mrs. Judy Chilton: B.S. Roanoke College; Comp. , Yrbk. Mr. Scott Colston: B.A. Appalachian State University; M.A. Columbia Biblical Seminary; Social Studies Rev. William Coupe: B.S. Lebanon Valley College; B.A. Appalachian Bible College; Math, Bible, Science Mrs. Marjorie Crutchfield: B.A. Wheaton College ; Kindergarten Mr. James Farmer: B.S. Liberty University; Athletic Director, Algebra, l-lealth/ P.E. Miss Joyce Flora: Th.G. Tennessee Temple Bible School; B.S. James Madison University; Librarian Rev. Thomas Foley: B.S. Liberty University; M.A. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; Bible, Consumer Math ftltJR£ fHf)N /Ef)CH/NG At RVCS, the faculty members are more than just teachers . The students can go to them when they need advice and help with problems in their life. The teachers act like the students' counselors in that they help them with their homework when they don't understand it or if they just need to talk. Teachers are somewhat like our parents away from home. The students know that if they need anything the teachers will be there for them no matter what. The students look up to the teachers and know they can use them to pattern their lives after because teachers set a Godly example for them. But outside school and during the summer our teachers have totally different lives. During the summer Mrs. Park spends time with her husband and family. She also spends time with the J.V. cheerleaders at practices and fund raisers preparing for camp. Mr. Suhr likes to spend his free time outdoors, occasionally leading groups of teenagers f 'V' FllCtJLTY People on hiking trips to New Hampshire and Colorado. Many of the teachers like to stay at home and relax. Mrs. Smoot and Mrs. Futrell spend their summer getting together with friends or reclining at the pool. Some teachers do other jobs during the summer. Mr. Colston and Mr. Coupe spend a big part of their summer break painting houses and other buildings. Some teachers enjoy traveling. During spring break Mr. Colston accompanies a group of high school students to Europe. They use this time to tour various European countries but also to reach others with the Gospel. Senora Long takes Spanish students to different Spanish-speaking countries so that they can communicate the Gospel to the people by word and deed. Love and concern for both each other and the students helps the RVCS faculty function well as a unified team . Without the hard work and dedication of these extraordinary educators, RVCS would not be where it is today . �Mrs. Patricia Fraser: B.S. Bryan College; Second Grade Mr. John Furrow: B.S. Philadelphia College of Bible; Bible, Band, Speech/Drama, En semble Mrs. Terrie Futrell: B.A . Tennessee Temple University; B.S. Tennessee Temple University; English Mr. Joe Grooten: B.S. , M.S. Pensaco la Christian College; English Mrs. Marsha Haines: High School Secretary Mrs. Debbie Hill: B.S. Bryan College; Fourth Grade Rev. Maynard Keller, Jr.: B.A. , M.A. Bob Jone s University; Bible, Introduction to Computers Mr. John Law: B.A. Cedarville Co ll ege; Science. Math Miss Ruth Law: B.S. Piedmont Bible College; Social Studies M.-s. Dianne Lawrence: B.S. Longwood College; Health/P.E., Study Hall Miss Roxanne Lawson: B.S. Radford College; M.S. Radford Uni vers ity; Fifth Grade s Mr Furrow eats and Mr. Fo ley wa tch es the Ya rsity soccer ga me. Sandy Carro ll and C indy Jon es show their smile to th e camera. Most of the teac hers enjoy watc hing their students play in sports games because it g ives th em a chance to un wi nd a nd bond w ith their students. A rs. Smoot. with her.j oyful att itu de. attempts to mainta in the fift h grade students · artention after com ing in from recess. Gett ing back to math c lass is alien diffi cu lt a ft er enjoy in g the beautiful spr in g weather. M M ·. Suhr and Se t'i ora Lo ng sit in the fac ul ty wo rk ·oom during th eir free period . Teac hers ge nera ll y use thi s tim e to relax or to ca tch up on work that needs to be done. �l\ A" rs. Halsey make s one of her frequent stop s a t the 1 Vlmain sc hool office to deliver paychecks. Paydays are th e mo st anticipated days of the month for faculty and staff. wo ladies of the cafeteria staff, Mrs. Rakes and Mrs. Sparks, display their beautiful sm il es for the camera. The cafeteria staff provides a va luabl e serv ice to the school on a daily basis. T M r. Glen Harvey of the Maintenance Staff is doing work on a lawn mower. Mr. Harvey can be seen all over the campus helping th e sc hool to run more smo othl y. M rs. Rhoda Lo ng: B. A . Ma ry Ba ld win Co ll ege ; Spanis h Miss Dana McDaniel: B.S . Bri dge wate r Co ll ege; 1-f ealth/ P.E. Mrs. Regina M aness : B.S Pi edmont Bible Co ll ege ; Seco nd Grade M rs. Jud y Meador: B.S Liberty Baptist Co ll ege; Eleme ntary Music/ Midd le Sc hool Cho ir M rs. Donna Osborne: B.S. Weste rn Ca ro lina Uni ve rsity ; Part Time/ Educat ional Th erapi st M rs . Sandy Palmieri: B. S. Liberty Unive rsity: First Grade M rs . Kimberly Park: B. S. Liberty Uni versity ; S ixth G rade M r. Nathan Park : B. S. Liberty Uni ve rsit y: Hea lth/ P.E., Bibl e M rs. Sandy Perkinson: B. S. Radford Uni versity; Elementary Reso urce M rs. Jud y Primo:B .S. Te nnessee Te mpl e Uni ve rsity; Fourth Grade r ffilUL TY 'VP People �Dur Dr IHE 8roruG111 The culinary and maintenance staff at Roanoke Valley Christian Schools are dedicated. They truly take to heart the school verse that states, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." (Isaiah 40:31) The kitchen staff prepares hot meals for students and faculty at lunch, and serve many snacks to the day care children as well. The staff begins this tedious chore at midmorning, and continues working until late afternoon. It is not only the preparation of meals, but also the upkeep of names, money and items purchased. Mrs. Rakes, Head Food Supervisor, continues to work in the kitchen because she enjoys seeing all of the students' smiling faces. Not one to be confined in a small area with the accounting books all day, she also enjoys the opportunity to converse with students and faculty about the activites of the day. The maintanence staff does numerous things to keep the grounds clean and in proper condition throughout the year. Parking lots and sidewalks are plowed during the snowy winter months, providing easy movement across campus. During the wanner months, the maintenance staff keeps the school grounds looking beautiful. The willingness of these men to contribute to our school makes our campus truly beautiful. Susan Halsey, the Administrative Assistant for Accounting, also has much to do . She handles the financial aspect of Roanoke Valley Christian Schools. This involves the handling of the students ' tuition and distribution of paychecks to the faculty and staff. Mrs. Halsey's behind-the-scenes work is essential to the operation of our school. When people think of a school, they picture students and teachers in a classroom situation. However, without the indispensible aid of these dedicated workers, RVCS would not run so smoothly. These unsung heroes deserve all of the recognition that we can give them. Thank you!!! Mrs. Darlene Smoot:B.S. Longwood Co ll ege : Fifth Grade Mrs. Eva Somers: A.B. As bury Co ll ege; Third Grade Mrs. Beverly Suhr : B.S. Grove City Co ll ege ; Sixth Grade Mr. Jeff Suhr: B.S. Grove C ity Co ll ege. M.S. Uni versity of New Hampshire: Math M.-s. Cathy Tankersley: B.S. Arkansas State Uni ve rsity: El ementary Librari an Miss Marian Toms : B.R.E. Pi edm ont Bibl e Co ll ege: First Grade l\frs. Donna Updike: B.S Longwood Co ll ege: Bio logy. Science Mrs. Delores Wegner· B.S. Ca lvary Bib le Co ll ege: Mat h. Eng li sh. Newspaper M rs . C heryl Whitfield : Art Major. Ho llins Co ll ege : Elementary Art Mrs. Ja net Win11ner· B.A . Uni vers it y of Richm ond : Art FAW l 1Y People GI �1 A Jhether it be sounding out those first few V V words in a book, learning the multiplication tables, coloring and labeling maps, or writing research papers, students at RVCS continually find themselves busy on any number of school-related assignments. Using their time during class diligently and working hard outside of school, students complete their work on time and achieve excellence in their studies. Often this requires spending extra time studying or working towards the completion of a project, but RVCS students realize that this additional effort is worth their while. They understand that the knowledge they are gaining will benefit them not only as they take tests and strive to do well academically, but also in the future, long after report cards are issued and even after the diploma is in their hand. Although the ultimate goal of most students is to make it to graduation, they understand that along the way they must remain focused in order to attain their goal. This focus pushes students on as they face .. . IH{ lJN8££1V CHAll£1VGf IRc.atfemiu I iJ anizafiDflB �icci Moats, Faith Griffin and Kari Farmer begin their day by praying following the pledge of allegiance. At RVCS, every class, whether it be kindergarten or seniors recognize the need to seek God throughout each day. N CONTENTS Yearbook/M.S. Newspaper ... ................ ........... ......... ...... 74 Symphonic Band .. .... .... .. ..... .. ............... .... ... ....... ........... 76 Concert/Beginner Band .. .... ........ ........................... .... ..... 78 Vocal Music ....... ..................................... ....... ... .... ..... .. 80 Art/ Speech & Drama ... ........ .... ..... ............ .... .. ............... 82 Languages ............ .. .... ..... ... ... .. .... ... ... .. ...... .......... .. .... .. . 84 Bible ........ ... ...... ..................... .... ...... ......... .... ...... .... ... 86 Social Studies .............. ... .... ....... .. .. ......... ... .. ....... .. .... ... . 88 Science / Health & P.E.. ..... .... ..... .............. ..... ........ ........ 90 Math/ Computer ...... .............. ... ... ....... ..... ...... .... .. .... ..... 92 Key Club ... ...... ... ... ........ .. ... ....... ....... .... ... ... .... ...... ..... .. 94 NHS/Student Senate ... ... ..... ... .... ... .... .. ..... ..... .... ... ...... ... 96 IHE (J(VSlEN CHALLENGE lkademiu I D aniBafionB �MEETING DEADLINES is year the staff of the Middle School Chronicle worked diligently to complete layouts, articles and the distribution of the papers. The editors, Aaron Maslow and Nathan Warren, designed the layouts and approved the art work. Each staff member was responsible for writing articles and submitting them on time. Because the first nine weeks was devoted to learning how the paper was published, the staff only published four papers. Thanks for a good year middle schoolers! Ad sales skyrocketed this year for the yearbook staff What concerned editors Robin Journell and April Updike were that the staff sold too many ads, meaning that there were not enough pages for ads or layouts that had been planned on the ladder diagram. Worry crossed many minds. Would they have to cut the newly planned color or call patrons and tell them that the staff could not place their ad? The problem was solved by a fearless, no, fed-up advisor. Simple as it seemed or did not seem, layouts had to be cut. The staff was made up of five seniors, four juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman. Much thought was put into the decision of staff members. One has to be devoted, have an ability to write, a quiet mouth, a cheerful disposition, and the humbleness to take on assignments without complaint. Although every staffer did not meet these characteristics all the time, layouts were finished and friendships were developed while working to meet deadlines. Many thanks to Angela Stover, the only photographer, for the use of her small 35mm camera while the staff camera was being repaired; Jeff Canon, our Jostens representative, who designed thi s awesome cover; and to Mrs. Chilton for enduring with indecisive editors and for the time spent proofing, cropping, and dealing with the financial aspects of yearbook. To the class of 1995 : Keep your eyes focused . J e re m y Laughon. a ne·w. co mput er tec hn1 c 1a n , wo rk s dili ge ntl y o n a layo ut . Jere m y's a bility to lea rn quickl y w as a g reat asse t to th e yea rbook staff thi s yea r. YlfJRBOOI( I N£6JSPfJP£R llwdemiu I lJrganizafiDnB �11pri111 ·95 staff (back to front , left to ight): Ben Ward, Trac y Hodges, Mrs. Chi lton (advi sor) , Ben Thomas, Jona th an Turn e r, Robin Journell (coeditor), Ange la Stove r, Lori Smoot, April Updike (co-editor), Amy Baber, Jere my Laughon. Not pictured: Valerie Davi s, Tasha Shelor. 1 M ddle School Chronicle staff members (left to right): Aaron Moslow, Mrs. Wegner (advi sor), Nathan Warren , Renee ' Dennis, Susie Weise r, Scott Jones , Jessica Rakes, Jana Smoot, Anna Zimmerman , N ikki Breeding, Joe Leonard, Jeff Live rn10n , Be n A lli s, Steven Harrison. flly wonderful editors saved my fife this year. I coufdn t liave made it without tliem. fllrs. Chilton Advisor D uring the yea rb oo k prese nta ti o n cere mony co -editor Ro bin .Journe ll ex pl ain s th e the me o f /111µri 11 r ·94_ Ro bin did not co mpl ete ly unde rstand what a tas k being edit o r was until th e midd le o r th e sc hoo l ye ar as ha She lo r. Be n Th omas a nd coed it o r Ap ri l Updik e wo rk to ti 11 1s h the seco nd dead line. Crop ping of pictures a nd writin g or u 1ptio ns arc desp ised but n<:'cessarv tasks in co mpl e tin g the vca rbook . T YfAR.800/( I Nf6.JSPAPER /}c.ademiu I {J anigafions. �T he 1995 Pep Band, composed primarily of Symphonic Band members, warms up to play at one of the many basketball games they participated in this year. ·yx That can I say? Under Mr. VV Furrow 's leadership, the band greatly improved and accomplished many of their goals. f.JJhen I first started band if wasn f a very cool thing, but I'm glad I stayed in because it's now a very prestigious organization, and I know if will have many successes. Greg Carroll Senior ?ack Shiffer and David Davis , pep band members, practice before th e start of the game . The pep band add s spirit and excitement to the basketball games. & BYfYIPHDl'f/C /JfJIVIJ ei ~ /Jwdemiu �l\ tfelanie Quese nb e rry, Renee 1V .LVlcGuire, Lori Turner, Libby Shiffer, Jodie Vlug, and Je nnifer Atkins pose outside the ir hotel room in Cincinnati. The accommodations were g reat , and the stud e nt s e njoyed their stay tremendousl y. ·se up and build was he motto the Symhonic Band chose for this year. The theme was taken from Nehemiah. Each event the band participated in this year added strength and stability to their talents. In December the band played in the Christmas concert. The audience enjoyed beautiful selections of music by various wellknown composers. Also in December, several students went to All-District Band tryouts at a local high school. Those from Symphonic Band who made AllDistricts were Lori Turner, Renee McGuire, Jennifer Angove, Marvin Haines, and Derek McKinney. These students had fun and were challenged as they participated in the concert in Febrnary. In March the Symphonic Band went to a local festival. This festival was especially important to Mr. Furrow, as one of the judges was his high school band director. The band was yna mi c Duo: Dani e l Ga y and Robe rt S he lto n di spl ay the ir ab iliti es in a heartfe lt re nditi o n o t.. ' Dijdij-dij -d ij o nn a ise ." D judged in the areas of sightreading and performance. Their goal was a rating of superior, which was the highest possible score. The band met all of these goals. May 4-7 was the band's trip to Cincinnati. Their goal musically was to maintain a superior. Their goal spiritually was distribute four hundred tracts and verbally witness to forty people. The group placed second in their division with an excellent rating, so their musical goal was not met. But the most important goal- four hundred tracts and forty people- was met and exceeded. The conce11 in May, with the theme "The Great Adventure" was exciting and full of fun musical selections. The Symphonic Band strived for excellence musically as well as spiritually throughout the year. Their desire was to proclaim Christ through their music and through their lives, and to build a legacy of excellence that is worthy of following. SYIY/f'HONIG BAND - Academtcs �J ess ica G ilbe rt so und s the pitch for th e ot her band members to tune their in strument s. Lea rnin g to blend to the so und s of o th er instruments is the key to into nation. T he young students involved in the band program have chosen to respond to the calling of Psalms 100: 1 which says, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord . . . " Initially there may be more noise involved than melodious sound, but as Mr. Furrow works with the students, they begin to develop a harmonious chorus. The Concert Band and Beginner Band are composed of RVCS middle school students . These are students who have an interest in music and decide to make it a reality by choosing a particular instrument and taking lessons. These kinds of characteristics are possessed by those participating in the Beginner Band. Throughout the year the beginners learn how to read music, play clear notes, and use proper breathing techniques. These basics are vi tal to the prosperity of their musical career. The Concert Band is comprised of those students who enjoyed learning the basics and desired to continue with their musical abilities. Concert Band is an intermediate band level in which students practice and perform in concerts, both for performance and for competition. This year's group was an extraordinary group of musically inclined students. They were given the opportunity to travel to Richmond, Virginia for competition. Because of their hard work, they received an excellent rating and were grand champions of the competition for the second consecutive year. Both bands attribute their success to the director, Mr. Furrow. With his extreme devotion, knowledge, and Jove for the students, the music department has grown much and achieved many successes. CONCERT/8EGINNER8AND8 Academics �eginner Band member David Dearing strives to play the oboe, a double-reeded instrument. The addition of oboe players this year added a new sound to the bands. B rumpets are a popular instrument for many new band members. Justin Leonard and Jeffrey Clifton seek to become competent players in order to move up to Concert Band. T I lwdtogo up to tlie podium twice to receive trophies in Richmond (JJe were all celebrating It was kinda fun. Lauren IY!cf(ee President res ident Lauren McKee plays her trumpet intense ly whil e Karen Chilton does her best to follow Mr. Furrow 's instru ction s to " blow out her guts." Thi s is Mr. Furrow' s graphi c way of asking for a strong bass sound. P lauti sts Nao mi Simmons, Kathy Turkington , Joanna Fo ley and Dinisha Brow n fo ll ow the directo r care full y. Th e Co nce rt Band performed at the Chri stma s program for R VCS parent s and fri end s. F CONCERll8£GINNER8ANDS Academics �V alerie Terry sits with Mary Childress as she warms up on the piano. Several students had the opportunity to play the piano before chapel throughout the ye ar. /he trip to Cincinnati UJas very enlightening. ft UJas an eye-opener. Rhonda lJJright Senior T he face s of several membe rs of the e lementary singers sho w anti ci patio n whil e others show happin ess as they awa it th e tim e for the ir perfo rmance to beg in . O n many occas ions the e leme ntary singers were asked to sing at variou s churches around th e valley . t {f ,. OOCfll IYIUGIC ~Ulldemiu M r. Brown watches fourth grader Kri stin Deni son as she sin gs a so lo. The elementary singers we re pri vil eged to perform fo r several churches in Roanoke . Dternal praise members Rebekah ..I.:...:.Moulton, J. R. Clarke, Noelle Perkinson , Melanie Quesenberry and Amy Ford sing for th e high school students in chapel. Th ey sang for differen t groups on severa l occasions to prepare for competition in Cincinnati. �RAIS ES ere is an abundance of musical talent at our school. There are three choirs at RVCS which allow almost anyone in the school to sing. Also, at the elementary level , each grade participates in music classes. The Elementary Singers consisted of 29 fourth and fifth graders. Every Wednesday morning these students gathered together to practice for various perfomrnnces. The Elementary Singers performed in elementary chapel at Shenandoah Baptist Church, and at several other churches around Roanoke. These students also performed in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The Middle School Choir had 18 members who perfo1111ed at various churches as well as in the spring T concert. These students put in a tremendous amount of work as they practiced for perfomrnnces and furthered their education in music. Eternal Praise, the high school ensemble, focused on learning voice techniques and fine musical selections. Eternal Praise had 13 members who greatly enjoyed ministering in chapel and lifting their voices to give glory to God. This year Eternal Praise was privileged to travel with the high school band to Cincinnati, Ohio. While there, they performed in a competition and received a second place rating. To ease their minds about competition, and relax, the group distributed tracts and enjoyed a day at King ' s Island Amusement Park. M e111bers of the 111iddle sc hool choir . warm up as th ey prepare to sing for th e Chri stmas Program . The program was att end ed by parent s. fa111ili es, and fri end s. OOGAL trllJSfG Academics 1 $fP �PERFORMANCE B oth art and speech and drama require some level of talent from the students. Some students possess more than others, but with teachers like Mr. Furrow and Mrs . Wimmer, the students found that their talent was brought to full light and given approval. Art classes were more disciplined than in past years. Many of the students were second-year students, rel ying on skill and techniques learned in their previous study. They developed this skill more fully over the course of the year. Style in art varied fro m pen-and-ink to acrylic and wate rcolor painting, and also included the more favored pottery. The annual schoo l-wide art show was a great success. The students' work was displayed throughout the secondary and elementary buildings, bring-ing a brighter atmosp here to the hallways. Many students were rewarded fo r their diligence and hard work this year. One student's work stood out among the rest. Angela Primo was awarded Best in Show for her montage of pottery and the beautiful colored pencil drawing of her great-grandfather in his younger years. Speech and Drama is not the typical class. Composed entirely of seniors, students learn techniques of speech which can be utilized each day. Seniors were required to give speeches, using the techniques learned, such as persuasive, demonstration and expressive reading speeches. During the second semester the class performed the Speech and Drama Thing. This was a great success. Many hours went into perfecting the performance, although Mr. Furrow would probably disagree on the performance. The skits, some funny , some serious, taught valuable lessons about the Chri stian life. It was greatly enjoyed by both the audience and the performers, producing tears and laughter, as a good performance does . C ath e rin e Ki s tn e r m e ti c ul ou s ly wo rk s o n a n acry li c pa1nt1ng . Ca th e rin e"s hard work ea rn e d her a blue ribbon in th e s prin g a rt s how. ARII SPffCH AND DRAMA ~wdemiu �D e bekah Moulton assists a 1'.bewildered Paul Ferris in applying hi s foundation. A wi lling vo lunteer for Rebe kah 's de monstration speec h on makeove rs, Paul rea li zed what a tediou s ta sk it is for women to appl y their mak e-u p. A manda Taylor and Richard Booth J-\strugg le to keep th eir composure in th eir sk it about forgetfulness in Christian behavior. The sk it was performed perfec tl y on th e night of the "Speech & Drama Thing." Drawing a picture of my grandfather was meaningful because it was someone special, notjust another photograph. Angela Primo Junior rs. Wimmer in stru cts Sand v Carroll O\ 'CI" th e lin e lin cs or Sandy's wate rco lor pa inting. Mrs . Wimme r teac hes ma nv stud c: nt s the' tec hniqu es o r drawin g a nd pai nt ing eac h year. M iriam Lo ng co mplain s abo ut th e tracts C hri stia ns lea ve for tips in stead of a mo re ··tang ible '' exp ression or grat itude as Ci ndv .i <Hl CS liste ns . T hi s sk it was pan of a co mpil a ti on c ntitlcd "/ 1lw11gl11 rhe ( 'hris1iu11 !i/1! 11 ·11 .1 M suppo::-:f!d fo he u pie<' r.! of cake AR.I I SP££CH AND DR.AftfA Ac.ademic.B �V iss the board or else, Mark ~Arbogast! Instructing people to do certain things may be difficult to do in Spanish, but it is certainly fun to watch the reactions. l\ Jfargie Wright and Jeremy 1 V!Laughon wa it for th eir change at El Rodeo. Each year the seco nd and third year Spanish classes go to th e restaurant to practice their language skills. /he most exciting thing about going to Guatemala was seeing the ancient ruins and living with the people. De6ra Stanley Senior D omeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou .1'Romeo?" Katie Futrell and Joe Collin s perform th e lunch bag ve rsion of Romeo and Juliet, ye t another crea ti ve way to demon strate the works of Shakespea re. EIVGLISH I SPANISH /)c.ademk.a I ([)'"' cmizafianB �ana Hurt and A ll e n Armstrong demon strate their hillbill y vers ion of Romeo and Juli et. Sophomores ac t out Shakespearean plays in mo dern day interpretations to demon strate the ir understanding of the plays. D ~~~~ CONVERSATION he majority of RVCS high school students speak at least a little Spanish. Since it is the most widely spoken language in the world next to English, Spanish is the only foreign language offered. There are many reasons that Spanish is such a popular class at RVCS. Although the major objective is to teach students another language, Spanish class also provides students with a look at a culture very different from their own. Senora Long has a way of making her class interesting through playing games, singing Spanish cultural songs, and encouraging students to use their knowledge of Spanish in out-ofthe-classroom settings such as conversations among themselves . During the Christmas season, every Spanish class spreads cheer throughout the school by singing Spanish Christmas carols in the halls . Each year the members of the Spanish III class travel to a Spanish-speaking country during spring break where T: ow ' It feel s lik e we' re wa lking o n a ir 1 Sa nd y Ca rroll and Mark Arbogast fol low co mm a nd s fro m fe ll ow Spa ni sh c lass stud e nts dur in g Spir it Week. they they are able to develop their Spanish skills by communicating with the people from that land. This year's trip was to Guatemala. While there the students had the opportunity to live with a Guatemalan family , to help in missionary work, and to experience the Spanish language in a new way. Whether it be reading the classics such as Great Expectations and The Scarlet Letter, acting out scenes from Romeo and Juliet, or diagraming sentences, English consumes a large part of sh1dents' time while at school and in their work at home. Although learning the different rules of grammar, memorizing vocabulary definitions, and writing research papers may not be a favorite thing to do, the skills and know ledge that students gain through these sometimes tedious exercises are ones that will benefit them not only as they try to " make the grade," but also as they present themselves through proper speaking and the written word. W f IVGLISH I SPANISH lkademiu I Dr. ani8afionB �D urin g th e mi ss ions co nfe re nce C hri s Marantik a, a long w ith other mi ss ionari es , spoke in va riou s classes about their wo rk on th e mi ss ion fi e ld. C hri s Marantika is a nati ve of Indones ia and now train s people to start churches around the country. ~~fl DEVOTION ~~~ T e mission statement of RVCS emphasizes he partnership the school forms with Christian parents to train their children in Biblical truths . Training in Biblical truths is integrated into each classroom, but both in Bible classes and chapel , students are trained to not only know the Bible, but to li ve it. Bible classes are taught at every level, kindergarten through twelfth grade, emphasizing spiritual training and strengthening one ' s walk with God. In elementary school, the children are taught Bible stories about characters such as Adam and Eve, Moses, and Abraham. In middle school, students obtain an overall view of the Bible through the Footers and Foundations curriculum . In high school, the students study deeper issues such as witness ing and various biblical doctrines. On this le ve l, relationships are Btnll I CHfJPll emphasized and building these relationships on Christlike principles is the main thrust of the curriculum. Developing a philosophy paper in their senior year allows students to define their own understanding of various aspects of Christian doctrines . Chapel is also a strong biblical influence in the students' lives. Guest speakers from different churches, colleges, and institutions share the Word of God and relate experiences in which God has worked in their li ves. Musical and drama gro ups from colleges also come and mini ster for the students . Some of the students from RVCS are invited to share their personal testimonies as well. One thing is certain, students who come to chapel and Bible class ready to li sten with open minds will be blessed by thi s time spent learning more about God. ~codemiu I rDri (Jll'liz01titmB �ementary students li sten care full y s Mr. Hollins speaks to them. Eac h week variou s speakers address the students in chapel services, express ing how God has worked in their li ves and challenging th e students to have a stronger Chri sti an walk. E l\. Jfr. Foley reads from the Bible in l Vlm iddl e sc hoo l chape l as the students follo w along . Chape l is a bi g part of the overall bibl ic al emphas is of RVCS and is enjoyed by the students. Chapel provides an interesting break in a busy day. t he music and speakers are always interesting. Jennifer lJare Junior r. Park lectures fro m the front of the room as he teac hes Bibl e to th e seve nth grade c lass. The curri culum fo r thi s course, started severa l yea rs ago. is ca ll ed '' Footers and Fo un datio ns." and prov id es a survey of the O ld Tes tamen t. M l\ Jfr. Fo ley, th e jun io r and se ni or l Vl l ibl e teacher, ta lks w ith a student fo ll ow ing an intriguing disc uss ion durin g class. Mr. Fo ley taught the seni ors diffe rent phil osophi es of the Bible. then req uired them to resea rch and wri te the ir own phil osophy paper 818Lf I CHAPfl fJc.odemiu I D aniBafionB �he first to stand and know the correct answer is the winner' Rebecca Lockhart and Jeff Livermon are the first to stand among this group while Gina Guthrie and Jos h Mabry are still waiting for the answer to come to them. T rrlr. Colston communicates his love for history to his students. Class discussions are really neat. Dave Eshelman Junior [ 0 B t:c ky.Hart w;d b away from Mis s Law .., d es k a ft e r ha v in g wo n a piece of ca ncl v fo r kno wi ng uniqu e fa c ts abo ut the L, 11 1tc:cl S tat <.: ' M iss La w fre q ue ntl y wk<.: ~ tim e fro m the: norma l c la s' ro ut ine ton:\ 1t.:v. h: us ing g wn c~ A s hl ey G ardn e r and Sea n San burn J-\.i:Ji spl ay the ir Virg ini a salt maps . T he mak in g o f th e salt ma ps. a traditi o n a t R VCS . was fun for th e s tud e nt s and ta ug ht th e m a bo ut th e state in whi c h they live . S ean Jones , Bradley Moody and Kimberly Janney work on an assignment in the el e mentary library . Students are given library time once a week to read or comp lete some of the ir assignments . �LOOl<I NG BACI< rt!J~~ battles fought? 2. How many states are named after a President? 6. Which state has more lakes than any other state? Many of these questions could be answered following the completion of social studies classes at RVCS. Teachers attempt to cover interesting facts in history to intrigue the students . Salt maps, models, reports, colorcoded maps, video projects, current event articles, and field trips are all types of hands-on projects teachers use to pique the interest of students in this field of study. The thrust of this department is to show how God continually works to bring about His 3. Can you match the U.S. perfect plan. One does not President with the slogan? a. a chicken in every pot b. the new frontier c. don ' t swap horses d. the buck stops here e. let the people rule f. Tippecanoe and Tyler, too 1. Harry Truman 2. Andrew Jackson 3. Herbe1t Hoover 4 . Abraham Lincoln 5. John F. Keru1edy 6. William H. Harrison 4. Who wasn't at the Constitutional Convention that you'd expect to be? 5. Ruts made by pioneer wagons still exist where? always see it in this world, but as one looks back over periods oftirne, he can draw conclusions about events that will keep him from making the same mistakes again. Just how well did you do on the test? Look at the answers below to find out. ocial studies classes cover many areas of study, including history, geography, civics, and government. Students are exposed to various aspects of the geographic and political growth of countries. There are so many facts to be learned! How well can you answer the questions below just about your country? TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1. In which state were the most Revolutionary War S BpLIOl.:l ·9 BUIUIOAM -~ ~XlURI.:{ UI SBM UOS.I;=>,.JJ;=>f SBll!Ol)J_ ·p ( - ;=>' [-p ' p-J'~- q '£ -B ' £ z uoiBm4si:: M ';:iuo · BUIJO.IB:) tpnos 'I : S.I;=>1'ftSLI \;/ eniors Ro bbi e Camper, Ri c hard Booth a nd Ad am S m oot watch S attentively to the vid eo being shown in go ve rnm e nt c lass . Mr Co lsto n s ho ws many m ov ie s throu g ho ut the yea r and is kn own to m a ny a s th e " vid eo king ... SDG/Al 8rl1Df[8 fAc.odemtu Cl> o �~~~ CREATION ~\ ence classes are based n God as the author of e. Students are taught to evaluate their thinking in light of His Word. Health classes are based on the same principle, but emphasize the different body systems and pen;onal hygiene. At RVCS students are taught that the world is sustained and held together by God's power. Man should use his God-given intellect to have dominion over the earth. Elementary children learn there are no contradictions between the Bible and science. They learn about God's design and orderliness in creation. Middle school students learn to implement their math skills as they learn to balance equations in chemistry. On the high school level, students study various aspects of science, from earth science to physics. W ithin the life sciences, students learn about genetics and how traits are inherited. In chemistry and physics, students are taught about the laws of matter, and how the laws act together perfectly, demonstrating God's control over creation and the universe. Each year, middle and high school science students are required to prepare a project for the annual science fair. They must choose a topic in which they use the scientific method. Selecting a topic, forming a hypothesis. performing the experiment, and drawing conclusions are an mtegral part of the project. Students and parents alike enjoy seeing the various projects when they are displayed in the gym. Top winners then compete in the Regional Science Fair against other schools. Our students placed very well in this regional competition. Health and physical education are combined together to form one class. Students rotate days of academic study with days of physical activity. From kindergarten to tenth grade, students apply physical skills to strengthen their muscles and develop their coordination. On the elementary level, students practice catching and throwing, and play team sports such as soccer and basketball. More emphasis is placed on teamwork at this age level. In grades four through ten, students become more competitive. They improve their skills in traditional sports but sometimes take a break from the ordinary to play ')ust for fun." In the higher grades, some new sports such as lacrosse and golf are introduced. Both science and health classes study the beauty of God's creation. Some of this study is devoted to the creation of the world around us, while some is devoted to the creation of man and the wonders of the bodies which He has created Regardless of which area one studies, one is constantly amazed at the unique creation which God prepared for us. SlllfVCl I HEAL TH 0 P.l. 1-Ac.mfemic.B S ixth grade student s e nj oy pla y in g a co mpe t1t1 ve ga me of socce r. Kati e Kidd is going to stea l th e ba ll fro m Je re m y Naff �atth ew King a nd M ic hae l Baratta wa tch Jess ic a Snyder as she pitches to th e o ppos in g team. Th e seco nd g raders e nj oy lea rning to pl ay whiffle ball in th e ir ph ys ica l ed ucat io n c lass . M ory Bonham and Jennifer Clough look on in disgust as they attempt to di ssec t a frog . Dissections are an integra l part of the science c urriculum . C I like playing basball in P.E. I learn how to throw the ball and to hit it. Priscilla Rakes Second Grade WHAT CAN STUMP A STENTOl? av id Yates sta nd s proudl y by h is sci e nce fai r project. T hi s proJ CC t wa s th e Grand Prize w inn er in th e middle sc hoo l d ivision. D e mbe rs o f th~ se cond g rad e w ait fo r th e per fe ct ball to kick . S prin g is a fa vor ite tim e of the' wa r fo r P. I:' . c lasses s in c L~ s tud e nt ~ ge l to cxc n:isc ou td oors. M SCIENCEI HEALIH 0 P.£. 1-lc.ademiu �V ri stel Hard y is fru strated th a t the L'\....c o mpute r is s low. Stude nts freque ntl y g ive up the ir lun c h tim e to complete ass ig nm e nt s in th e computer la b. COMPUTATIONS :ple and Main treets are straight nd perpendicular to each other. A stationary police car is Located 114 mile from the intersection of Maple and Main. A fireengine red 1995 Mustang on Maple street approaches the intersection at the rate of 40 miles/ hour. How fa st is the distance between the two cars decreasing when the moving car is 118 mile f rom the intersection? This word problem may seem ridiculous and impossible, but surprisingly it can be solved. Not every math class encounters this type of problem, but the math curriculum is challenging to students on all levels. In kindergarten, the students are taught to co unt. Third graders are educated in the multiplication tables. High M: school math pupils are taught to complete the square and to recognize the significance of the quadratic formula. The computer curriculum at RVCS has expanded somewhat this year with the addition of Core!DRAW! This popular software provides work in graphics, an interest for many students. Students profit from learning how to operate, program, and use the computer to their advantage. This knowledge will be profitable to them as they prepare to enter the work force. Math and computer are both very important classes to every student at RVCS . With the technology of the present day and the everyday demand for math and computer skills, RV CS graduates will be we ll prepared for the future. li1fl rHlli1fJ rtCS I COli1PlJTlR AwdemiGB I {} anizafiane �onsumer math student Melis sa Webb searches for stock prices in th e daily newspaper. Divided into groups, students were assigned mutual funds to handl e. C r. Foley explains the stock exchange to Robin Journell and Sandy Griffin. Consumer math students apply what they learn in class to everyday life. M Computer is a great, laid-hack class, hut it also provides an opportunity to learn about new technology. Benjy l<itfs Senior J ay Pl emm ons consults Mr. Suhr abou t hi s trigon ometry ass ignment. Man y students seek in struction o ut side of c lass to ass ist them in understandi ng the ir work compl ete ly. aim ie Mart in is mesmerized by the flash of the camera. He brandi shes hi s sk ill of typing w ithout hav ing to look at the key board. J fr!ArHEfrlflrtCS I COIYIPtirER. lkodemic.B I rD anisafionB �ind y Jo nes vis it s o ne o f the children at th e T AA P ce nte r. This yea r th e Key C lub v is it ed T A A P twic e, and me mb ers co mm ented on how much they enj oye d see in g the children 's fa ces light up w hen Key C lubb ers played with them . C SERVICE he Key Club is a three angels was placed in service-focused the main school lobby. organization. SponAgain, the school responded sored by the Salem Kiwanis, well and each angel on the the RVCS Key Club has tree was taken. One of the been of service to the comfavorite activities of Key munity in many ways. This Club members was visiting year the officers were new with children at area T AAP and perhaps a bit uncertain as centers. Many people comto what direction they sought mented on how much they to lead the club. They were a enjoyed playing with the little nervous about the task children and seeing their of keeping the club active faces light up when they and invo lved. This year' s came. As the weather began officers were: April Updike, to warm, Key Clubbers president, Scott Whitley, found themselves longing to vice-president, Debra Stanspend time in the fresh spring ley, secretary, and Robert air. This became an excellent Shelton, treasurer. These opportunity for them to take officers led the club well. to the streets - to clean them This school year was, perup , that is. RVCS has haps, the most successful year adopted several miles of in the club's history at RVCS. streets near the school which There were numerous various groups clean up activities with which the club periodically. Key Club was was involved. Perhaps one of among the groups respontheir best results was in the sibl e for seeing to it that the canned food drive, whi ch school's testimony was they sponsored during the shown in the area through Thanksgiving and Chri stmas community service. holidays . Response was As the school year drew to tremendo us as students, a cl ose, Key C lub members parents, and faculty donated refle cted on the thin gs that various non-perishabl e foo ds. they had accompli shed as a Everything that was donated res ul t of their involvement in was taken to the Roanoke the world 's largest service Rescue Mission where it was organi zati on. They could be di stributed to peop le in need. proud of th e co ntributi ons At Chri stmas, an angel tree they had made to both th e ir holding the names of eightyschoo l and community . T l<EY CLUB !kademic.B �ffic ers Debra Stanley and April Updike gather up canned foods to be delivered to the Roanoke Rescue Mission. The response to this Key Club sponsored canned food dri ve was tremendous; over fifteen boxes of food were donated! O l\. Jfr. Law distribute s garbage bags to l Yl.K.ey Clubbers as they prepare to do roadside cleanup. As the sponsor, Mr. Law did many behind-the-scene tasks and saw to it that the officers did their jobs. Dur outreach to the children at /fJfJP was my favorite thing we did this year. Scott liJhitley Senior ot o nly did participatin g in roadside c lea nup a llow Key Club members to he lp bea utify th eir co mmunity, but it a lso gave th em a c hance to enjo y one of th e first warm days of Spring. Seniors Trimbl e Bail ey an d Benjy Kitt s d id a thoro ugh job c lea nin g up the ir sect ion o f th e road. N he 1994-95 school year was quite successful for the Key Club. The members sponsored severa l projects which beca me a rea l mini stry to the community. T KEYWJfJ !Jc.ademtu. e �he ' 94-95 National Hono r Soci e ty is the largest one in its hi story at RVCS. The addition of twenty-fi ve new members thi s yea r broug ht the total of current me mbers to more tha n eighty. T This was my first year as a member of tlie Student Senate. I nad no idea it would involve SD mucfi WDrK. Lori .Jane 1Urner S ophomore tude nts awa it ind uct io n into the Nat ional Ho nor Soc iety . The majorit y of the sop ho mo re class was 111ducted into thi s prestigious soc iety S B en Ward sho ws that he is a m ulti ta len ted yo ung man at the Assoc iation fo r Chri stia n Sc hoo ls In ternatio nal Leaders hi p Co nfere nce. Dan iel Gay watches with hi s pa ti e nt sm ile. NHS I s 1UOENr SENfJ rE ~c.atlemiu P a ul Fe rri s ho lds a n in-de pth di sc uss ion w ith M r. Fol ey, stud e nt gove rnm e nt ad viso r. Th e Stude nt Se nate lea rn ed diffe re nt fa ce ts o f leade rship at thi s co nfe re nc e w hi c h th ey atte nded . �LEADERSHIP his past year was an eventful one for the Student Senate. In October they loaded up for a two day ACSI leadership conference in Hurt, Virginia. There, they attended seminars and interacted with teen leaders from other schools. In November the senate held their annual " Student Senate Work Day," at which time they decided on the dress-up days for Spirit Week, discussed possible service projects, and planned a student senate chapel for later in the year. December was the month for candy cane sales, which brought in money for projects such as picnic tables for the com1yard. The picnic tables aITived for assembly in August before school sta11ed, and was carried out by members of the Student Senate and other volunteers. The com1yard provided a place for students to enjoy the sunshine and nice weather and proved to be T very popular. Throughout the year, the senate led a student outreach to the Samaritan Inn, a mission in downtown Roanoke. There are plans to continue this ministry in the future. The senate felt that they accomplished much this past year, and plans to continue to do so in years to come. On April 25, 1995 twentyfom sophomores and one senior were inducted into the National Honor Society. Induction is based on a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and strength of character. The fom candles lit in the ceremony signified the characteristics that this society strives to uphold: scholarship, character, serv ice, and leadership. The number of inductees, as well as past and present members, shows the high standard that is set here at RVCS among students. It is a tradition that should continue as the school strives to become even better. T he 1994 -95 Student Se nat e (l eft to n g ht ). Back: Mr. Foley (ad v . ). Be n Ward , Lori Turner, Eli za be th C lark. Daniel Gay and Mark Sce arce . Middle : Katie Futrell. Ange la Sto ver. Paul Fe rri s, Dana Hurt. Am y Ford and Suzett e Leo na rd . Front: Ap ril U pdik e . Robin Jo urn e ll. Miriam 1.n ng ..k nnifc·r Wise and Katie Ha rt . NHS Is ruoENr SENA rE lkademicB �he 1994-1995 athletic year was a tremen- T dous success. The foll sports season proved positive for the men's cross-country team. These men once again captured the VIC first place trophy, and they will still have many more miles to gain next year. The winter sports season, though not as successful as the foll season, was a learning experience for those involved. Coach Miran's JV team just barely missed the VIC championship, but coach Dixon's JV girls team demonstrated that they still had what it took as they brought the BRC first place trophy back with them for the second time in a row. With the spring came many dreams. The tennis team continued to hold the first place title in the VIC, the golf team missed their chance for the VIC, and the softball team finished first in their division, but placed fourth in the BRC tournament. The first ever girls soccer team brought a new challenge to the sports program. Their determination continued despite their losing season. Students at RVCS should be thankful to God for these extraordinary talents given them as they. .. G• o fDCl/8 DIV OIC TORY SporlB �he 1995 VIC Tennis Champions. Wilson Pasley, Mark DeLong, Adam Smoot, Ben Thomas, Jay Plemmons, Nathaniel Simmons, Hampton Pasley and Simon Foster all worked extremely hard to maintain an undefeated season and to achieve the VIC championship for the second year ma row. T CONTENTS Varsity Soccer .... ... .... ... ... ... .. .. .. .. ... . .. .. .. . . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 100 Men's Cross Country ............. ....... ..... .. .... ... ............ ... .. 102 Varsity Volleyball ........ ....... ..... ... ..... .............. .. ........... 104 JV Soccer I JV Volleyball ............................................. 106 Varsity Men's Basketball ......... ....................... ... ..... ...... 108 Varsity Women's Basketball.. ........ .... ..... .. .. .... ..... ..... .. ... 110 Varsity Cheerleaders ... ....... .. ...... ... ...... ... .. .... .. ... ... ..... ... 112 JV Men's Basketball I JV Women's Basketball.. ... ... ...... .... 114 JV Cheerleaders I 7th and 8th Grade Basketball .. ... ... ..... ... 116 Tennis .. .... .... ...... ... ...... .... ... ......... .... ..... .... .............. .. 118 Golf ..... .. ... ......... ... .. ........ ..... ..... ... ....... ... ... ... .... .... ... . 120 Baseball .... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... .. ... .. .. ... . . .. ... .. . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 12 2 Softball ... ... ..... .... ..... ........... .. ...... ........... .... ....... ..... ... 12 4 Women's Soccer ..... ... ... .... .... ... .. .... .. ..... ... ... ...... ..... ...... 126 �Use Your Head his year' s soccer team discovered a very different way of playing the game. As always, high expectations were set. On the first day of practice, team members ventured onto the field "thinking" they were ready to play. Their new coach, Mr. Grooten, had other plans .. .very unique plans. "Ready" was the word to describe the season, that is, unless one wanted to run suicides. "On the line" was used almo st as often as Co ach Grooten whipped the players into shape. The focus was a "mind over body" idea. Coach Grooten taught the team to use their heads first and not to focus strictly on their talents. This T was a dramatic change. It took the players awhile to adjust to Coach Grooten' s style. Fortunately the transition went rather smoothly, and as the team began to catch on, the victories began to chalk up. Through all of the new drills, new and basic techniques were perfected, thus developing skillful , stronger, and more mentally tough players. Each player drastically improved, surprising themselves by surviving some very difficult practices, playing well in the games, and developing a love for a new style of soccer. The Eagles had an excellent season, especially considering the change in the style of play. Apparently this new concept in playing worked well as they made it to the VIC playoffs where they lost D ichard Booth (33) keeps his feet moving in order to lie! I · If ~ · b · . . . P i 1mse concentrate unng a reak Ill the action. lnt1m1dation has always been the key to thi s little u ' s game. and obvio usly 1t has worked well for him as h f I g y e was one o tie team 's M VPs. J . C .Co llins (45) takes a break to catch his breath h . . w e neve1 1i e can d un n a a m e If Coach G rooten had seen h11n , he pro bably wo Id I ~ · g g . · ex tra . u iave o und lrnn se lf running to the eventual champions. The team also received distinguishment at the Labor Day Classic where they won their division. Richard Booth (MVP), Joe Surkamer, and Ben Thomas were named to the AllTournament team. Within the VIC, Richard Booth, Robbie Camper, and Joe Surkamer were selected forthe All-Tournament team. The coaches selected Richard Booth as Most Valuable on Offense, Robbie Camper as Most Valuable on Defense, and Greg Carroll as Most Encouraging. Other awards were also given : Mark Delong-Most Hustle , Jay Richardson-" Christian" Soccer Player, and Joe SurkamerLeadership Award. �A s Joe Surkamer (38) cuts off hi s opponent, he dribble s the ball ,heading for th e J-\sideline where he pl ans to make the cross for the goal. The determination that Joe ex hibits was shared by each of hi s teammates. he 1994 Varsity Soccer Team (le ft to ri ght). Back: Buddy Scearce. Tom Anglin, Adam Smoot, Coac h Groote n. M iddle: Ben Thomas, Ri chard Booth , Ryan Bi vin s (off. capt. ), Joe Surka mer (capt. ), Robbi e Camper (def. capt. ), Greg Carro ll. Simon Foster, Joe Co llin s. Fro nt: Gavin Wa lters, Jason Huddl e, Mark Delong, Nath ani e l Sim mo ns. Michae l McG ui re, Jonathan Turne r T us OPPONENT THEM 4 Carlisle Tri-Cities Eastern Mennonite Miller School Hargrave LCA Fishburne Military Grace Christian Holy Cross Randolph Macon Timberlake Hargrave 0 0 2 1 4 0 4 9 3 0 0 3 3 6 0 10 3 0 2 1 0 10 l. l Th o will it be'l RYCS or the opponent 9 Rya n Bi vins (32). Joe Surkam er (38). a nd VV Jay Ri chards (42) kee p an eye on th e ba ll in hopes that they w ill be able to bea t their oppositi on to it. Ga in ing co ntro l of the ba ll was so mething that the Eag le s perfected and it pro ved to work to the ir advantage thro ugho ut the seaso n. 01111.SITY s~i;::,~ e �N ever looki ng back, Wilson Pas ley pushes himse lf as he sprints the last part of a race. W ilson ran in the numbe r two spot fo r most of the seas on and wa s a rea l asset to th e team thro ugh hi s leadership and abili ty. T he 1994 Me n's Cross Co un try Team (l eft to right). Bac k: Coac h Suhr, Wil son Pasley, Jo sh Hurt, Joe l Nester, Rykey Rumbl ey, John Ki ngery, John Childress. Front: Ju stin Hurt , Ma tt Smith (capt. ), Ham pton Pas ley, Zack Sc hiffer, Jam ie Hurt, John Hayden (ca pt. , not pictured ). MEET Radford Invita tiona I GW Danv ill e Ea stern Mennon ite Invita tiona l Bl ue Ridge Invi tational Mill er/ Fish burne/N orth Cross Hargrave/Roanoke Catholic RVCS Inv itational Ran dolph -Macon METRO Fis hbu rn e VIC Championship State PLACE OUT OF 7 2 9 6 23 2 22 8 4 3 8 2 10 2 8 35 1 1 6 7 ? ack Sc hi ffe r ( 4 84 ) pushes himse lf to ove rtake a riva l runn er. Zack 's se nse of LJ.ium or kept the tea m re laxed and loose during press ure situati ons thro ugho ut the season . IYIEIV'S CROSS COUNTRY SpnrlB �Back to Back peat. Two in a row. These tenns domi1ated the description of the Men's Cross Country season at RVCS. Teams throughout the VIC were determined to be the first ones to knock off the champs from the 93-94 season. It didn't happen. Not only did the team not lose, they simply blew away the competition, finishing their season undefeated. Throughout every meet of the 94-95 season, no team even came close to catching them. In fact, a case can be made that the three best runners in the R VIC are members of the RVCS team: John Childress, Wilson Pasley and John Hayden. In winning the conference tournament for the second year in row, this team accomplished something that had never been done before in any sport at Roanoke Valley by winning two championships. Perhaps a better indication of just how good this year' s cross country team was is their record against much stiffer competition in races such as the Radford Invitational, the Metro, and the State Meet, all of which are races that are open to public schools. At Radford the team finished seventh out of twenty-three teams. At the Metro they finished sixth out often teams. Most impressively, they capped their season at the state meet by finishing seventh out of thirty-five teams. Perhaps the most striking, and scary in the opinions of those teams which face RVCS, fact about the team is that they will return all their key runners from this championship cross country team next season. This of course brings the inevitable question to mind: What about a three-peat? J ohn Childress ma int.a in s the lead as he strugg les up a hill duri ng a co nfe re nce meet. John was the tea m ·s MV P fo r the seco nd year in a row. Tnte nsity ex pressed on hi s fa c~. Jos h Hurr (296) drives him sel f toward s th.: fi n ish lin e . lA fir st year runner. Josh perto rmed very we ll a nd showed g reat impro ve m e nt. /Y/E/V'S CROSS CD~':~~ 9 �A ngela Primo, Jenny Wimm er and Amy Ford anticipate the return of the volleyball. J-\:rhe team' s readiness many time s gave them an advantage over the opposing team. T he ball poised above the net, Jessie Davidson( I I) goes up for a spike. Her _jumping ability allowed Jessie to help the team score many points through her Jutting. A Record Season T he 1995 season re suited in the most succe ssful Varsity Vo lleyball team in the history of RVCS. The season began with the LCA invitati onal tournament held at L iberty Uni versity . The Eagles played well together and fini shed in fourth place. The team spent the night between tournament days at the Updi ke's house. It was durin g devoti ons thi s night that the tone was set fortheir season: " Hangin ' Tough Togeth er." This concept appl ied to their performance as a team on the co urt as well as in the noncompetitive aspect of the ir lives . Their goal was to foc us on the opportunities they had, ,, keeping the right attitude, and remember that they were in it together. On the court this meant playing as a team and communicating well with one another. Off the court the team took this to mean they should take advantage of every chance they had to share the gospel with others. This they did by giving tracts to the opposing teams following games . The Eagles finished the season with an overall record of I 1-10, and a conference record of 6-7. They finished in fourth place following the regular season , and faced Timberlake Chri stian in the first round of the BRC tournament . Alth ough the Eagles had defeated the Tornados in both regular season games, TCS was ready OARSl1Y 00 llfY8ALL " " ' 8porlB and although the Eagles were able to win the first game, the Tomados rallied and the match ended with Timber-lake on top, thus ending a banner season. The varsity volleyball team achieved the distinguishrnent of being ranked seventh in the state among private schools. Among team members, Arny Ford was named to the first team All-Conference, and was also this year's Most Valuable Player. Angie Whitlow was selected for the second team All-Conference. Jessica Davidson was chosen as the Most Inspirational Player, and Tomika Finch was the Most Improved Player. �A ngie Whitl ow (24) goes up fo r a bl oc k as Jenny Coo ns (23) backs her up. One of J-\the highli ghts of the season was Angie's blocks against LCA and North Cross. T he 1994 Vars ity Vo ll eyba ll Team (l eft to right). Back : Coach Mc Dani el, Amy Ford, Tomika Finch, Ange la Prim o (capt. ), Mandy Ratliff, Vera Jones, Ashl ey Rakes. Middl e: Cass ie Poff, Ashl ey Abbott, Heather Felty, Jenny Coo ns, Jessie Dav idson. Front: Amy Helton, April Updike , Jenny Wimme r, Angie Whi tlow (capt.). us OPPONENT 0 Wake Tri-Cities Shenandoah Valley Williamsburg Christian Timberlake LCA Roanoke Catholic Stuart Hall Gateway Grace Christian Grace Chr istian North Cross Holy Cross Timberlake Gateway Holy Cross Roanoke Catholic LCA North Cross Stuart Hall Timberlake 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 2 1 0 2 TH EM 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 A ng ie Whi tlow(24), Jenny Wim mer(20). and Amy Ford( 10) cover as Ange la J-\p rim o(30) goes up fo r a spike . Tea mm ates lea rn ed to work together and back eac h other up which was one reaso n fo r the ir success. OARSITY OOLL£Y8ALL 8pDrl8 n lat' �C hris Crawford and Tim Dooley race to get to the ball firs t. O verall speed was an asset to the players on th e team. - Youthful Stride- T he N soccer team had a difficult season yet finished with a winning record. Players overcame injuries and played new positions in order to work for the benefit of the team. Age characterized the team in that there were eleven freshmen players. Defense was the key to their success. This is evident in their record in the fact that in five of the six victories they experienced, their opposition did not even score against them. The offense made great improvements in passing and teamwork but unfortunately finished the season in a scoring slump. However, the team was able to score thirty goals over the course of the season compared with onl y seventeen goal s scored collecti vely by their opponents. The season ended with the Christian Heritage Academy Invitational Tournament. The Eagles finished the tournament in fifth place, an improvement over last year's sixth place finish. Justin Zimmerman was named to the All Tournament team. The awards were earned through hard work and dedication. The Best Offensive Player was Eric Johnson who made a goal in every game in which the team scored. The Best Defensive Player was Timmy Spencer who saved many goals through his hustle and smart playing. The Captain Award went to Sam Thomas for his leadership and dedication to the team . The Coach's Award went to Ben Clark for his desire to be of assistance and to improve his play. he 1994 Junior Varsity Soccer Team (left to right). Back: Dani e l Bivins, Eric Johnson, Timmy Spe ncer, Chad Booth, Daniel Stephens, Justin Zimm erman , Gan-ett Suhr, Tim Dooley. Middle: Jonathan Broyles, Greg Smith , Ben Allis , Chris Cra w ford , Jere my Huddle , Ja son Poff, Jos h Foste r, Adam Ba be r, K. C. Gilb e rt , Coach John La w . Front: Ben Clark , Mark Sc earce , Sam Thomas . T us 9 4 2 2 2 0 7 D ani el B ivins runs back on defe nse · bl e . . . . aga in st C h 1·1·s t 1'a, 11 J-le 11··1·age . Dan1·e I was a re 1ia p laver /or the 1·-. ag lc' until an inj ury e nded hi s se aso n JlJIVIOR OflRSl1Y SOCCf R 8 Drl8 0 4 0 0 OPPONENT Carlisle LCA CHA Dayspring Christian LCA EMH Dayspring Christian Roanoke Stars Dayspring Christian Grace Christian Roxboro Christian THEM 0 0 s 0 1 4 0 2 0 3 3 II �E in Smith,_Rcbecca Wright a nd Mary Leo nard get ready to receive the se rve. The teadfast line th a t th ey formed strength e ned th e Eag les · ga me. - T Gaining Experience - he junior varsity volleyball team underwent a difficult year, finis hmg the 94-95 season with a record of three wins and eleven losses. The team was very young and inexperienced, and started the year slowly by losing five of their first six games. Their youth cost them at the end of matches because of their lack of experience in pressure situations . However, their persistence paid off and the players gained experience. The team showed great improvment in the second half of the season with two wins in their last eight games. Tlu·ee of those six losses were tough, three-set matches which could have just as easi ly been victories for them. The team really got along well with each other and had a lot of fun. First year coach Mandy Stalnaker did an excellent job of bringing the team together in a spirit of unity. There was very little friction amo ng teammates and the players felt that they matured somewhat during the season. With the experience gained this year, the team members fee l that they wi ll be better equipped to face the stronger teams in future seasons. Jessica Gilbert received the award for being the Most Imp roved Pla ye r and Mary Leonard recei ve d both th e Leadership and Most Va luable Player awards. Congratulations to both of these young ladies! he 1994 Junior Vars it y Vol ley bal l T eam (left to ri g ht). Back: Coach Mandy Stalnaker, Mary Leonard , Erin Smith. Dana Hurt, Eva Jon es , Susie We iser, Jess ica Rake s. Jenni fer C lough. Front: Rebecca Hart, A nn a Z immerman , LeE tt a Turp in , Laure n McKee, Rebecca W rig ht , Diana Dittman. Me lanie Quesenberry. Jessica Gilbert. T us 2 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 OPPONENT Dayspring Christian North Cross Timberlake LCA Seven Hills Holy Cross Daysp ri ng Christian Roanoke Catholic Holy Cross Roanoke Catholic LCA Timberlake North Cross Seven Hills North Cross THEM 2 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 D iana Dittman loo ks to the coac h for ad vice. First ye ar coac h Mm1d\ Sta lnak e r wa,; we ll liked by the team. J UNIOR OARSl1Y 00Llf Y8ALL 8 DrlB �T eammates Simon Foste r (32), J.R. C lark (42) and Michael McGuire( 14) await th e inbounding of the ball. Inboundin g is a bas ic, ye t c ritical part of th e game of baske tb al I. T he 1994- 95 Vars ity Men ' s Basketba ll Team (l eft to right). Back: Coach Farm e r. Jami e Hurt , Sandy Griffin , Tom Anglin , Joel Nester (capt. ). Jo hn Kingery. Jo sh Hurt. Coac h Manning. Front: Ja y Ri c hardson, Simon Foste r. Mark Arbogast, Joe Surka me r (capt.) , J.R. Clark , Richa rd Booth (capt.). Michae l McG uire. us OPPONENT THEM 64 71 63 57 49 88 68 46 73 65 62 56 56 87 53 71 48 68 67 74 62 78 Tri-Cities Timberlake Shawsville Holy Cross Lord Botetourt Shawsvi lie LCA Glenvar Martinsville Lord Botetourt LCA North Cross Hargrave North Cross Roanoke Catholic Roanoke Catholic LCA Carlisle Ti mberlake Holy Cross Car lisle Hargrave 53 70 57 51 J 77 75 52 84 60 75 60 68 70 80 69 74 57 84 60 76 91 86 m:I \i<:, ter 1441 lakes an offe nsive rebound back UJJ tow ·irds ti l· ·k . . ' . 1e 1ds el ove r two r1 rnhcrlak c dclc nd e"' .J oel """'e lec ted for 1he A ll-Co n fe rence team . OfJRSlfY ffllN'S 8ASl<£1BALL 8 DrlB �S imon Foster (23) shoo ts a jumper from the w in g in a c ru c ia l late seaso n co nfe rence match-up. Simon came o n stro ng towards the e nd of th e year. D ichard Booth (32) wa lks th e ball up into the Eag les' set offense. Richard had most ~fth e ball-handling respons ibilities for th e Eagles during the season. Hot and Cold he Varsity Men's Bas- with the rest of the VIC in the race ketball team entered the for a playoff berth. Down the 94-95 season with high stretch the Eagles lost two crucial expectations. With two start- games to Roanoke Catholic. This e rs returning from a team that pairofback-to-back losses seemed was eliminated in the first to take something out of the team round of the Virginia Indepen- as those games were followed by dent Conference tournament, two more losses to LCA and and an influx of talented play- Carlisle. The team regrouped to ers from a junior varsity team win their next game and was still that won the championship the theoretically in the chase for the previous year, the Eagles were final playoff spot. Th e team then suffered a devexpected to be able tocontend with anyone during the sea- astating loss by two points to Hol y so n. Cross, followed by a blowout The team started out of the against Carlisle. The Eagles went gates smokin', winning seven against Hargrave and lost the game out of their first ten games . by only eight points. It was a disappointing season, They played .500 ball towards the middle of the season, and although anything but a fai lure. were invol ved in a log jam The team was in almost every T game going into th e fourth quarter, but couldn ' t quite pull them out for the wins. W ith two leading scorers and other key players returning, the Eagles should be in good shape for next season. The experience gained in close games this season wi ll be huge ly beneficial in the year to come. The Most Valuable Player award went to Joe l Nester, who was also voted to the A ll-Co nference Team. Mark Arbogast won an honorable mention. The Most Impro ved A ward went to Michael McGuire for hi s hustle and team play while the Most Inspirational A ward went to Joe Surkamer. �A Touch of Youfh T his unusual Varsity Women's Basketball team consisted of nine members , including three eighth graders, Rebecca Bryant , Gina Guthrie, and Rebecca Lockhart. Included also were three freshman , Nia Douglas, Amy Rumbley, and Rebecca Long. Coach Di xon helped the girls to reach their fullest potential. His practices were based on building up the girls ' speed, which would help them win many victories. Coach Dixon said the most exciting game of the year was in the BRC semi-finals with LCA. The Lady Bulldogs were heavy A favorites, having beat the young Lady Eagles twice during the regular season. Midway through the first quarter, LCAjumped out to a twelve point lead and ended the first half, leading the Lady Eagles 27 to 21 . The Eagles held on through the third quarter down 40 to 34. In the fourth quarter Gina Guthrie scored nine ofher twentyseven game high points to tie the score with only 45 seconds left in the game. The Lady Bulldogs spread the court trying to let the clock run down with a two point lead, but the Eagles fouled to stop the clock. LCA hit five of seven foul shots to ice the victory 53-48. Many players said that the away games were fun because they m y R umb le y ( 12 ) kee ps he r eyes on the ba l I as he r oppon e nt s s urrou nd th e ba ske t. T e ns io n b ui It as it was a c lose ga me. but the se g irl s cam e through w ith another w in. D e bec ca Lo ng ( 14). A111 y He lt o n (20) a nd M iriam Long (34) w ait pati e ntl y for a .JrUaskct ha ll d urin g w a r111 - up exe rc ise s . Adequate ly w ar111in g up to stre tc h mu sc les " " ·' ·' c 11 t1al 111 pre para ti o n fo r a ga 111 e. ORRSl1Y '1JfJIYl£N'S IJRSl<£f(3ALL Spnrie spent quality time together and really got to know each others' likes and dislikes. These ladies did not just learn basketball. They learned about other people and life situations, enabling them to play betteron the court. The end of the year awards were given to the following players. The All-Conference Awards went to Gina Guthrie, Rebecca Bryant, and Amy Helton. All-Tournament went to Gina Guthrie, who was also the Eagles' Most Valuable Player. Most Improved were Nia Douglas and Rebecca Bryant. Most Inspirational were the senior captains, Amy Helton and Miriam Long. �A s the ball is shot, RVCS playe rs Rebecca Bryant (3 l ) and Nia Douglas (33) wait £\under the basket. This game resulted in a win for the Lady Eagles agai nst the Timberl ake Tornadoes. he 1994 Varsity Women's Basketball Team (left to ri ght). Back: Amy Rumbley, Amy Helton (capt.), Gina Guthri e, Miriam Long (capt. ), Ni a Douglas, Rebecca Bryant, Ashley Rakes, Rebecca Long and Rebecca Lockhart. Middl e: Coach Di xo n and Coach McDanie l. Front: April Updike (manager) and Dana Hurt (manager). T us OPPONENT THEM 47 41 38 60 42 41 22 44 31 29 64 46 36 28 27 48 28 45 47 54 48 38 Tri-Cities North Cross Roanoke Catholic Grace Christian Holy Cross Timberlake Heritage Christian Patrick Henry North Cross LCA Carlisle North Cross Roanoke Catholic Roanoke Catholic LCA Carlisle Stuart Hall Timberlake Holy Cross Holy Cross LCA Stuart Hall Senton High Stuart Hall 13 18 29 33 34 A 50 30 35 61 43 14 51 13 24 46 36 43 22 32 28 42 41 53 47 52 46 shl ey Rakes (24) and G! na G ug hri e ( 5) take a break d ur ing a Timberl ake ga me while the subs co me 111 . l hi s was a to ugh game but th e Lad y Ea gles pul led th ro ugh. OARSl1Y l1JOftlfN'S 8ASl<£18ALL 8 DrfB �hese senior ladies have cl ass ' Rhonda Wri ght, Alli son Shackle ford , Ama nda Poff and Trimbl e Ba il ey pa use for the cam era w hil e takin g a stroll on the hote l g rounds in Orl ando, Florida T T he 1995 V a r s ity C he e rl ea din g Squad (l e ft to ri g ht) . Ba ck : Va leri e Dav is, Amanda Poff, Cathe rine Ki stn er, Ro bin Jo urn e ll, Trim bl e Ba iley , Kri ste l Hardy (capt. ). Front: A lli so n Shac kl e ford , Mi ss Lawson (s pon so r), Rhonda Wrig ht. HIGHLIGHTS 1. Third place at SCORE Camps Inc. 2. Kris tel Hardy, Catherine Kistner and Rhonda Wrigh t received All-Star medals. 3. Earned a bid to Florida. 4. Perfec ted free standing libertv. 5. Ca ther ine Kis tner received an Al l-A merican medal. i ar OIJR8fTY CHElRLEIJOER8 ~ 8poriB A lli so n S ha c kl e fo rd . Ro bin .J o urn e ll . A m a nd a Po ff. Rh o nda W ri ldll. Ca the ri n .L-\.K.i stn c r. T rimbl e Ba il ey. Kri ste l Hard y a nd Va le ri e Da v is a re ha pp y to be 1 Flo ri da . T he var s it y c hee rl e ad e rs sha red a ··s is te r-li ke ·· c lo se ne s s th ro ug ho ut th e wh,11 ye <1r . �Cheerful Exuberance he 1995 Varsity Cheerleading squad consisted of a unique set of young women . Two girls had been on the squad since seventh grade, proving their commitment. Others had been cheering for four or five years , while two girls were new to the atmosphere and competition of cheering. The squad worked long and hard learning cheers, chants, and jumps for the upcoming SCORE Camps Inc . held in the hot summer month of July. Many honors were given to the ladies for displaying their talent and spiritual closeness . When other squads were repeatedly practicing for competition , Roanoke Valley Christian was seen sitting in a circle holding hands, singing T praise songs, and praying to God for agility and courage. The judges were moved and awarded them the Spirit award . Three girls were given All-Star medals and one competed for All-American and was awarded a medal for her achievement. Their devotion to please Christ first , then their coach, paid off, for these girls were off to Orlando, Florida for national competition. Florida bound. Two words that were great to hear since it was to be warm there while it was cold and snowy in Roanoke. Traveling in a turtle top was not the cheerleaders' idea of fun , but both squads conversed and slept on the long 24-hour trip and became closely knit. Of course there were times when they wanted to kill each other but the squads acted like a big group of sisters. A side trip to Disney World took the edge off of competition. The girls especially enjoyed riding past HO JO several times on the way. They were then able to experience the HO JO thing again on the way to Cocoa Beach, where Kristel Hardy would not be quiet until they shopped at Ron Jon 'sSwf Shop. Competition made nerves sour and hearts pound, and even made one cheerleader a bit queazy. (God's grace allowed her to control herself until it was all over.) Although the girls did not place in competition, they brought back to Roanoke many memories such as " wake her up ,"+ " eas y cheese," riding Splash Mountain seven times, and especially, "the ride ' s more fun if you look straight ahead. " Vri stel Ha rdy ho ld s Rhonda W ri ght in a c hair sit. Cha ir sits and pa rtner stunts we re ~es pla yed on the side lin es thro ughout th~ basketbal l seaso n. A lli son Sh ac kl e ford loo ks throu g h th e sco pe o n he r cam era to ma ke sure she is in J-\.roc us, as o the r c hee rl ead e rs pra cti ce in th e bac kground . At the e ncl o f eac h seaso n. the seni o r chee rl eade rs ma ke a video lo a id up co min g c hee rleade rs. OARIS 1Y CHEERll~~!r::>. G �M iss it! Miss it! Miss it! Th e ball did not fa ll short, in spite of the cry of th e opponents, all owing th e Eag les to take an easy victory during Spirit Week . Make Way hi s year's Junior Varsity Men 's Basketball team finished with a 155 record in the conference. The team finished third in the tournamen t. The year was hi ghlighted by winning two games again st Shawsvi ll e and Lord Botetourt. The best thing about the team, according to Coach Phil Miron, was that " th e team never quit when they were down, and the support (teamwork) they showed fo r each other made it all worth doing 1" Coach Miron held a study hall fo r the team once a week after schoo l whil e the men waited for the ir practice time. Th is all owed the guys to do T their studies and other extra work they had. The coach used this to help them keep their focus on school , and not focus too much on basketball. Five pl ayers will move up to the varsity team next year leav in g nine returning players, three of which are eighth graders. Their coach attributes most of their success to open gy ms and attending camp at Dav id Lipscomb College. Mark De long was named to th e All-Tournament team as well as being awarded the Most Valuable Player. The Most Improved award went to Gailon Hogan , whil e Most In spirati o n a l we nt to J a me s Masterson . us OPPONENT THEM 66 38 49 36 50 36 58 53 53 45 45 45 56 58 53 58 35 53 52 59 Timberlake Shawsvi lie Holy Cross Lord Botetourt Shawsvi Ile Hargrave Lord Botetourt LCA North Cross Hargrave North Cross Ca tho Iic Catholic LCA Carlisle Timberlake Holy Cross Carlisle North Cross Hargrave 45 36 29 33 49 50 45 38 33 66 43 32 40 45 60 27 29 68 39 65 he 1994-95 Junior Vars ity Men ' s Basketball Tea m (l eft to right). Back: Scott Apjok (A sst. Coac h), Sam Th oma s (manage r), K.C. G ilbert, Joe Holl and swort h, Na th an Blankenship, Ga il on Hoga n, Ju stin Hurt, C hri s Huffman, Mark Delong , Coac h Phil Miron. Front: Jo sh Foster, James Ma sterson, Phil Martin , Da ve Turpin , Marc Flack, Rya n Allman , Eric John son. T T]v.enH argrave ca nn_o t s_top Ju stin Hurt ( 35)_as he goes u~ fo r a sh ot as tea mm at( 1-:.ch ri s Huffm an wa its for th e rebound . Ju st111 was one of three e ig hth graders on the .J V Men ' s tea m. �us 36 43 22 45 57 22 23 28 20 23 28 24 27 12 33 31 31 OPPONENT Timberlake Seven Hills Holy Cross Timberlake Seven Hills North Cross LCA Carlisle North Cross Cat ho Iic Stuart Hall Catholic LCA Holy Cross Catholic Holy Cross North Cross THEM 19 7 35 33 15 18 31 27 14 18 21 18 35 40 15 27 23 s a rah Motley, Jessica Rakes, Jessica John son, Becky Taylor and Erin Smith watch as Meghan Weaver di splays her j ersey(#20). Basketball is a game in whi ch the team membe rs often become close fri end s. The 1994-95 Junior Va rs ity Wo men' s Baske tball Team (l e ft to ri g ht ). Back: Megan Weaver, Je ss ica Rakes. Lauren McKee , Sara h Mot ley, Dionne Thomas, A lisha C larke. Dinisha Brow n. Erin S mith. Eva Jones, Je ss ica Baratta , Mo ll y Perkinson. S hann o n Stamp er. Beck y Tay lor, Jessica John son . Front: Manager: Le Etta Turpin. Coac h Bobby Dixon, Ma nage r: Shann on S hort. Commitment asketball is not only a game of physical ability, but also a game of the mind. It is a game one has to love and want to play. By playing, one gets to know her strengths and weaknesses by what she does physicall y and emoti onall y. One has to strive and pu sh himself to do the best she can, even when her mind and body tell s her to quit, because in her heart she knows she has to keep going. The 1994-95 Juni or Varsi ty Women's Basketball team B J au ren McKee sm il es e xc it edl y w ith CDac h Di xon . In th e fi na l ga me Lauren scored Lhe only three po int goa l <lrth c scas,,n . fini shed the year with an 1 1-6 record. T he ir confe re n ce record was 8-2, which all owed them to win the southern di vision for the second year in a ro w. These girl s worked hard for thi s ac hieveme nt and it paid off for the m in the end. Erin Smith was voted to the All -Tourn ament team. S he was also given the Most Impro ved P laye r award along with Shannon Stamper. T he Most inspirati onal award was given to Jess ica Johnson. w ho brought sp iri t to the team. JUNIOR OARSITY tiJOffl£N'S BASl<£1BAll 8 DrlB �N - a omi Simmons, Caroline Powe ll a nd Kri stin Kidd stand in lin e for a ride at Di sney World. Th ey had a great time de spite the rain y w eather all cla y . Working Together - T he Junior Varsity Cheerleaders had an unforgettable time this year. Many memories were made and friendships grew stronger. The squad improved tremendously over the season. In the summer of 1994 the cheerleading squad had the opportunity to attend SCORE camp at Liberty Uni versity. During thi s week the cheerleaders learned many new things and came home with an award for placing third in the final competition. As a result they were al so invited to compete in the Nati onal Chri sti an Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida during January. " It took a lot of time and hard work, but it was worth it," said co-captain Michelle Hightower. "We worked well together and accomplished some stunts we wanted to get," added eighth grader Caroline Powell. "We also had a lot of fun doing it. " The cheerleaders said Nationals was something that they enjoyed and will never forget. It was a good experience and they were glad to be given the opportunity to compete there. Th e 1994-95 Junior Vars ity C heerl eade rs (l e ft to ri g ht). Bac k: C arolin e Po well , Kri stin Kidd , Joanna Fol ey . Middl e: Nao mi Simmons. Kati e Plemmons. Front: Mich e lle Hightow e r. l: l ,Thi le in Flo rida ..the c hee rleade rs e nj oyed them se lves at Di s ne y Wo rld . Kri stin o/V Kid d. Nao mi Simm o ns. Ca ro l me Powe ll . Joa nn a Fo ley. M rs. Pa rk . Kati e Plemmorn, a nd M ic he ll e Hig htowe r sm il e fo r the ca me ra so thi s mo m ent ca n be remembered N aomi S imm o ns. C a roli ne Powe ll . M ic he lle Hi g hto we r. Jo ann a Fo ley . a nd Kri s te n K idcl do wha t mos t c hee rl e ad e rs d o bes t. str ike a smil e fo r the cam era. JUNIOR OARSl1Y CHffRLf ADfRS Sporle �on Fullmer (33) pays a tt e nti o n to th e ga me . dec id in g w ha t hi s nex t move w ill be. The Eagles de fea ted th e Ce lti cs 40-30. J Betting Ready oth the seventh and eighth grade basketball teams had great seasons thi s year. The eighth grade team played again st teams in the VIC , while the seventh grade team competed against local rec teams. "The seventh grade team went 8-4 and had a terrifi c se ason ," says C oa ch Ke n Tilley. The eighth grade team won seven games and lost fi ve. Four awards were given out to B he 1994 -95 Seve nth G ra cie Baske tba ll Tea m (l e ti to ri ght ). Back: Co ac h Ke n Till ey, Eri c Ru sst: ll. Ma tth ew Ra tli ff. Ju stin Pn ce, Jaco b Stree t, Ph ilip Hasse ll. Coac h Bo bb y Stree t. Fro nt : Darre n Naff. Joshua Till ey, Na th a n W a rre n, S tep he n Ha rriso n . Je re m y Naff. T the seventh grade basketball team. Most Improved went to Matthew Ratliff and Most Into Ste ph e n s pi ration al H arri son . Jac ob Street received Best Offensive Pl ayer and Josh Tilley received Best Defensive Player. The eighth grade awards went to Corey Bishop , Most Improved ; Chris C rawford , Best Offe nsive Pl ayer; and Alen Naff received Best Defensive Player. he 1994-95 Eighth Grade Baske tba ll Team (left to rig ht). Back: Coac h Bob Crawfo rd. Jos hu a Mabrey . Bob Angove. C hri s Crawford . Scott Jo nes, Jason Poff. Front: Bryan Ferguso n. Ale n Naff Corey Bishop. Jon Fullm er. Joe Leonard. T us OPPONENT THEM us OPPONENT THEM 44 40 36 24 Vikings Bucks Hawks Tarheels Hornets Wolfpack Cavaliers Hokies Kings Mavericks Nicks Celtics 37 28 20 43 31 40 26 37 50 Hargrave Roanoke Catholic Roanoke Catholic Lynchburg Christian North Cross North Roanok e Hokies Lynchburg Ch ris tian North Cross Hargrave Timb erl ake Chris tian Holy Cross Holy Cross 40 30 53 31 54 59 58 37 68 22 43 35 37 34 23 22 47 H 32 35 27 27 23 H 73 48 32 24 33 60 23 74 53 64 34 71H & 81H GR.AD£ BASf([/IJALL 8pDrtB ~ 'all �oach Surkamer g ives Ben Thomas a pep talk before th e final s of th e VIC Tournament and hi s final match as a se nior. Eve n though at the time it wa s hard for Ben to li sten to what the coach was say ing, it payed off in full in the long- run wit h a 3.5-foot trop hy _ C F reshman Hampton Pasley warms up before the match_ Hi s cross-court-slic e backhand prove d to be very effecti ve throughout the entire se ason . Victorious Again E was another great season or the tenni s team at RVCS. ven though they were VIC Champ ion s last year, it w as easy to see they fe lt littl e pre ssure as they attempted to repeat. Their year-round tournament experi ence left them fu ll y prepared and fu ll y confident for another VIC season. It began victorious ly w ith LCA and ended with a final wi n aga in st Hargra ve Mi litary. Yes, the tenni s team re igned undefeated agai n in the VIC. Thei r great season put th em in exce ll ent standing for the fina l tournament at Miller School. The top two teams in the north and so uth received an invitation to the VIC Tournament. Consequently, R VCS and LCA trave led north to meet Miller School , number one, and Randolph Macon, number two . The first round featured LCA agai nst Miller School. Miller Schoo l squeaked out a 5-4 victory for a place in th e finals. R VCS played Randolph Macon next for their bid in th e finals. Randolph Macon was blown out of th e tournament 9-0, cou rtesy of Roanoke Va ll ey. There it was, a chance for revenge by Miller School or a chance for a repeat by RVCS . This year's tennis team chose a repeat by defeating Miller School again for th e second year in a row, winning it handily at 7-2. The Most Valuable Player Award was given to Wilson Pasley, while Jay Plemmons was recogni zed as the Most Improved Play er . H ampton Pasley was awarded Most Insp irational. Co ngratulation s to the tennis team on a successfu l year and the new trophy and banner' �ay Plemmons attempts a "between the legs" shot. A low marg in of error is w hat the te nni s team stri ved for, but at times the team tried to just have fun. J he 1995 Vars ity Ten ni s Team (l eft to right). Back: Wi lson Pasley capt. ), Ben Thomas , Adam Smoot, Jay Plemmon s, Coach Surka mer. Front: Simon Fo ster, Nathani el Simmons, Hampton Pas ley. Mark Delong. T us 8 7 OPPONENT LCA LCA Glenvar Hargrave Fishburne North Cross Carlisle Carlisle Eastern Menonite Glenvar Hargrave North Cross 9 7 Randolph Macon Miller 8 7 8 7 9 9 9 9 9 2 THEM I 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 s 2 VIC 0 2 dam Smoot goes for the powe r-back hand down the lin e. He had lo be re min ded hrou gho ul the entire season th a1 power does nol a lways lead to victo ry . Howeve r thi s seaso n ... it did. A �B en Kitts takes a practice swi ng before lett in g hi s s uperior strength o ut on the ball. Ben remained in the number one seed the entire year T he 1995 Varsity Golf Te am (left to right). Back: Joe l Nester, Jami e Hurt , Robert Sh e lton , Ju stin Hurt, Sandy Griffin , Coach Assa id. Front: Jo sh Hurt , Marvin Ha ines , Philip Marti n, Joe Surkamer, Benjy Kins (capt.). us OPPONENT THEM 190 167 167 176 176 149 149 165 162 159 166 166 160 North Cross LCA Carlisle Carlisle Fishburne North Cross Hargrave Fis hburne North Cross Ha rgrave 175 201 173 176 168 208 157 189 167 181 192 162 184 3B B3 VIC North Cross Carlis le 308 311 J VES LCA VES oe S urka me r a nd Sand y G riffin co nve rse with Coac h Assa id abo ut that da y ' s match . Coach Assa id wa s a lways the re fo r the go !f te am fo r e nco urage me nt a nd a di sce rnin g e ar. ; fJ lifJRSffY GOLf @ ) SparlB �. c oncentratin g to m ake th e pe rfec t p utt. Jo e l Nes te r ne ve r let a n opp one nt intimidate him. Joel' s hard work ove r th e s umm er a ll owe d him to ta ke th e seco nd seed . oe Surkamer rests in th e shade of a golf cart, reli eved that the match is over, whil e a caddy enj oys th e same pleasure . Joe's dili genc e in the VIC championship all owed him to pl ace third in the tournament. J So Close Stroke fo r stroke the 1995 golf tea m proved th ey had w hat it takes to get to the VIC tournam ent for the third year in a row. All the pl ayers were returning except for a few, and the m en were fired up to beg in the season w ith severa l w ins. Defeat came their way in the first match again st North Cross, their main comp etitor. Th e team did not let this set them back though. The matches following were a testimony to the ir true ability and talent. Joe l Nester and Ben Kitts sw itched back and forth be- tween the number one seed, as did Joe Surkamer and Sandy Gri ffi n for the third seed. These fo ur power houses strived to attain their lowest scores each match and with a talk from coach Don Assaid, these men never let each other or the team down. Other key players were Jami e Hurt, Josh Huri, and Ju stin Hurt. The moment the golf team had been waiting for fin ally arri ved, the VIC tournament. Those that were competing hardly slept the night before, and as the team wa rmed up that sunny Monday morning, their hearts were rac ing with ant1c1patlon and exc itement. The first to tee off was Ben. It was pretty good, though it was a bi t w indy, causing the ball to hook. The next few pl ayers did pretty we ll , the ir confidence somewhat shaky . The match progressed, and the results came in. The go lf season was over with a di sappo in ting loss to N01ih Cross and Carlisle. Joe Surkamer placed third in the tournament overall. Congratul ations to Sa ndy Griffin for Most Improved, Ben Kitts, Most Va luable and Joe Surkamer, Coach's Award. �Youthful Caing he good news is the baseball team tripled their win output from the previous year. The bad news is that it only added up to a total of three victories. For the second year in a row the team relied heavily on younger players. Several freshmen routinely started. The team also struggled with academic suspensions. There were some definite signs of improvement during the season however. Although the team batting average was weak, they did have above av- T erage speed when they did get on base. The offense overall averaged a respectable five runs a game. The pitching was solid, although a couple of bad losses really messed up the team ERA. The Achilles heel of the team was its defense. It was not uncommon for a pitcher to only give up a couple of earned runs, then have the defense fall apart and end up allowing five or six more unearned runs. The team managed to keep most of the games close through the early innings, but eventually it always seemed like their fielding caught up with them. C ory Bo nh am listens to the coac h ·s instructions as he awa its th e nex t batter. Th e Eag les we re a good base stea lin g team. manag in g to stea l ho me pl ate on seve ral occasion s. D y key Rumb ley look s skywa rd as he mak es co nta ct w ith the ba ll. Ry key pl ayed ~ nfi e ld and pitc hed for the ream In a way, the team's youthfulness was good, as it shows an interest in baseball among the younger classes. Two years of trial by fire should help them to be contenders in future years. With some work on their fielding they should be pretty good in the coming season. The awards were given on the basis of leadership. Zack Shi ffer won the Coach's Award. Derek McKinney won Most Improved . Micheal McGuire won the Most Valuable Player award and was named All-Conference. �A ss istant coach Scott Apjok, Joe Co llins, Robbie Camper and Coach Brooks wa lk J-\offthe fi eld fo ll ow ing a team huddl e. Team unity was a strength during the year. he 1995 Varsity Baseba ll Team (left to right). Back: Richard Booth, Joe Co llins, Tom Ang lin, Zack Shi ffer,Robbie Camper, Scott Jones, Coach Brooks. Middl e: Jason Tay lor, Chad Booth. J. R. Clarke , Cory Bonham. Mark Scearce. Front: Jon Fu llmer, Ben C lark. Michae l McGuire, Jacob Bai ley. (Not pictured: Luca s Jones. Derek McK inney, Rykey Rumb ley.) T us OPPONENT THEM s Lord Botetourt North Cross LCA Timberlake Loud Botetourt Holy Cross Carl isle Eastern Mennonite Randolph Macon Fishburne Hargrave North Cross Carlisle 12 8 s 7 2 10 1 9 6 1 6 8 J oe C . 'oll in s strap s on hi s ches t prot ector in pre paratinn fo r the up comi ng gam e. Joe was a solid cat che r throughout the sea son . 6 20 11 4 11 6 10 19 13 6 11 6 �D uring warm-ups, Jessie Dav idson makes the throw to fi rst base as Amy Ford looks o n. Both Jess ie and A my made All -Co nference because of the ir excell ent play for the team. he 1995 Softba ll Team (left to right). Back: Coach Mc Dani e l. Amy He lto n (capt. ), Amy Ru mbl ey. A my Ford . Dana Hurt. Eri ca Nob le, To mika Finch. E li za beth C lark. Coac h Dixo n. Front: Jess ie Davidson. Eri n Assa id. April Upd ike (capt. ). Ci ndy Jo nes (capt. ). Emil y Halsey, A my Baber. T us OPPONENT THEM 33 Hargrave Nor th Cr oss Roanok e Catho lic Timberlake Holy Cross Roanoke Cath ol ic Carl isle Holy Cross LCA North Cross Harg rave St uart Hal l Carl isle 4 4 14 6 8 3 3 30 6 9 7 6 19 24 31 8 3 BRC St uart Ha ll LCA North Cros s s 7 13 10 0 11 4 s 4 2 3 0 9 16 Y o u can see th e conce ntrati o n on he r fac e as Erin Ass a iu sw in gs a t th e_ball . As iltl e ig hth grade r. Erin w ill have seve ra l ye a rs to we ar a R VCS so ftb a ll _1 ersey . �High Hopeg The 1995 softball team started their season with high expectations. They returned all but one of their players from the successful 1994 team. Their goal was obvious--to win the BRC. While a few players assumed new positions in order to make the team more effective , most team members worked hard at their positions from the previous season, striving to improve with each practice. The girls ' focus was on being in the best shape that they could . Coach Dixon told them " ... we' re not going to loose a game because the other team is in better shape. " This they accomplished by running laps before practice and then doing sprints around the bases at the end. As a result, they were able to score many runs through their excellent base-running skills. Typically the softball team is comprised of a close-knit group of girls. This year was no different. Their friendship caiTied over onto the field, allowing them to work well together. An unusual characteristic of this year's team was that either every team member played great, or everyone had a bad game at the same time. This led to some blow-away victories, including a 30-0 win over Carlisle in just three innings, and a 9-4 victory over rivals LCA . The Eagles finished in first place in their division . Entering the final four of the BRC tournament, the softball team had hjgh hopes and the desire to win it all. Unfortunately, the team did not hit as well as normal and lost both games, causing them to finish in fourth place. A third place finish would have sent them to the state softball tournament for the third year in a row. The team was quite disappointed and a bit sad, but their regular season record was one of the best in RVCS history. This yeai-'s awards went to the following: Amy Baber, Most Improved , Je ss ie Davidson, Most Inspirational, and Amy Helton, Most Valuable Player. aptain Amy Helton stands poised and ready to run from second base. Amy was se lected for all-conferenc e, and as the pitcher and number two hitter. was the team ' s MVP. C A my Rumbley li ste ns as Coach Dixon gi ves her instructi ons about when to run J-\riuring a game. The Eag le s base running abi lity scored the m several run s thi s ;cason. OIJR/Jf1Y IJOfUWl 8port8 e �D ebecca Long (4 1) makes a break to dribbl e the ball to herteam·s goa l. Look in g o n. 1'R.vcs players Ashl ey Rakes (37) and Vera Jon es (27) dec ide whe re to mo ve to best he lp ou t their team. T auren McKee ( 15 ) fakes out Roanoke Catholic' s player (6) in order to change 1-..directions and pass the ball to a teammate . Other Catholic pl aye rs move to th eir posi ti ons so the y can he lp defend their goal. New Goals tarting o ut with eighteen girl s, some havin g never played soccer before, the RVCS wo men 's soccer team had a tough season. This was the first year R VCS was pri vi leged to have a women 's soccer team and Coac h J oe Groote n took 18 g irl s and turned them into much better players indivi dually and as a team. From the first practice when some gi rl s co uld not even dribble o r pass the ball , to the last game of th e BRC tournament, the girl s on the team learned many new ski ll s and had a great tim e doing it. The players were tau ght techniques S such as dribbling, trapping , heading the ball, and working together as a team. Overall , the team was very yo ung hav ing only two seniors. The maj ority of the team consisted of e ighth and ninth graders, so they will have severa l years to improve them selves and the team. T hese girl s had the opportunity to play older players on opposing teams which helped them improve even more. Coach Grooten worked hard on teaching skill s to the team and was proud of the improvement he saw as the seaso n progressed. Even though the women 's soccer team we nt 0-12, th ey came a signi fica nt way fro m whe re they OARSl1Y (JJ0fr1£1V'S SOCCER S, riB started in the beginning. In years to come, RVCS will have something to look forward to , seeing these girls improve their ball handling skills and mature as a team . Rebecca Lockhart was the only pl ayeron the team to score any goals thi s year. She scored six goals in six games. Along with Megan Weaver, Rebecc a Loc khart was chosen for the All-Tournament Team in the BRC. The awa rd s went to Rebecc a Lockhart for Best Offensive Pl a y e r. M ega n Weaver received Best Defens ive Player, while Ashley Rakes was the Most Inspirational. �A s Rebecca Lockhart ( 17) heads for the ball, Rebecca Long (4 1) goes forNorthside ' s J-\#20 in hopes that her teammate can take the ball down the fie ld. RVCS tried hard, but in the end lost the game to Northside. he 1995 Vars ity Women ' s Soccer Team (left to ri ght). Back: Rebecca Long, Vera Jones, Mary Leonard, Rebekah Hollins, Trimble Bailey , Coach Grooten , Ashl ey Rakes (capt. ), Katie Futrell, Mary Peterson, Lori Beth Smoot. Front: Gabrie l Rexrode, Molly Perk inson, Susie W eise r, Rebecca Lockhart, Megan Weaver, Lauren McKee, Jana Smoot. T us OPPONENT THEM 0 0 0 North Cross Christiansburg High School North Side Roanoke Catholic Stuart Hall Heritage High School Roanoke Catholic Northside Stuart Hall North Cross North Cross Stuart Hall 8 11 6 5 6 I 0 0 0 5 5 4 6 9 8 4 ea mmates Jana Smoo1 ( 13) and Ashl ey Rakes (37) head for !he ball. both 1rying 10 s!ea l ii from the opposing team. Al!h oug h RVCS persevered. Roanoke Catho lic moved on to win the ga me fiv e to one . T �ach year the yearbook staff of Roanoke Valley E Christian Schools works feverishly to sell advertisements to be placed in the Imprint. Many businesses and individuals throughout the area place ads and generously give donations. Without their support it would be virtually impossible to produce a school yearbook. The many contributions received make it possible to maintain the general expenses which are ensued in producing the year book. The yearbook staff strives to raise an increasing amount of financial support each year, because additional revenue can be used to make improvements and additions to the Imprint such as color pictures and additional pages. It is through the support of the businesses which advertise in the book that the staff is able to make the yearbook better each year. We encourage you to patronize these businesses as they have made the publication of Focus on the Unseen possible, and are helping us to continue ... ~"- lXPflf'fDfNG DUR FOCUS !Ms I Index :g u ~ ~ =:l 0 -~ ' § ~ �7fta'1!k.J /o -i ~~0-0.J.iH FIRST T EAM A my Baber steps through the ~oor at First Team Auto Mall (see advertisement on page 143) on her way to work. Many RVCS students spend their time outside of school working at various jobs throughout the area. 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ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018 "Southwest Virginia's Largest Real Estate Company" Reci pient of the Roanoke Va lley Assoc iation of REA L TORS "Honor Firm" Award every year since our fo undi ng. ~HS Jamie D. Cox Joe Meador __ ~·c ,.o.,P£A1.10R5· ,... ,_ ....... .,.,__...,. ....... Residential, Commerci al, Lake , Farms & Land With Four Locations to Serve You . Roanoke Centra l Chri stiansburg (703) 986-0432 l I JIJ fJ{JO{RTlfJ{/11{/lfTS AtlB I lntlex FAX (703) 986-0433 Roanoke-Botetoun Smith Mountain Lake For experienced service when buying or selling read estate ca ll Ron Owens, C.R.B."" Res. 774-1211 Off: 774-5555 • Certifi ed Rea l Estate Brokerage Manager �JESUS CHRIST DIED TO SAVE SINNERS YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN F u N D A CHAMBLISSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH M E (12 miles east of Roanoke on Va. 24) I N D E p E N D N E T A L "Glorifying God since 1962" George C. Law, Pastor Telephone: 890-2105 Route 2, Box 4 77 Moneta, Virginia 24121-9643 EYE PHYSICIANS, INC. ALAN J. LEPETER, M.D. DONALD J. RACE, M.D. N T JERRY B. CRUM, M.D. THOMAS P. MARTIN, M.D. '[/11,e <Pan1perecl Chef Sheri Weai:ier -1299 cf:3raclsha1A: '1\_oacl clliston, \?irg inia. 2-1087 1 OPHTHALMOLOGY 111 8 SH l )N i 1 SrnEET , S. W. Rl lANl i t-.: i:, Vml ; 1N 1.-\ 24016 TELEPHUNE ( 70 3) 345 -0486 (703) 268-11 79 FAX Telephone (703) 772'-3151 (703) 772-3139 - - - ---- The essence of American tradition , handwoven into an exquisite line of keepsake baskets. cPrPSP/1/ Pd in you r ho111 p by: DEBBIE BABER Marion L. Powell Director Certified Public Accountant Tanglewood Executive Suite l 02 3959 Electric Rd .. S.W. Roanoke. VA 24018 5020 Grandin Road Extension Roanoke , Virginia 24018 703/989-5003 �Orthopedic Surgery of Roanol<:e, p.c. Dallas P. Crickenberger, M.D. Alfred A. Durham, M.D. Richard R. Eckert, M.D. CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS FULL SERVICE ORTHOPEDICS We now can quickly and painlessly detect Osteoporosis in our office. Call for details. Our physicians are participating in Blue Cross/Blue Shield -- Medicare I<ey Care - Carilion Physicians Network 345 - 4907 After Hours Call Hospitals: 98lm7000 or 985-8000 2 Jl Ji 0 Carolina Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia fl' fJDOlRTl&lfYlllYfG Ads I Inc/ex �<IJenjarnin $. Ward, Sr. DENNIS PAGANS PAINTING CONTRACTOR ··,J\l(nt:J faith is the substance <f lhil zgs lwped.fb1~ 4636 HORSEMAN DR. NE ROANOKE. VA 24019 the eddence <f things not .~een." Jlebre1-1,s 11: 1 DENNIS PAGANS (703) 563-4074 Across the Telephone (703) 265-0532 street from RVCS PRINTING -pri~ti~e 2)ol~tio~ Tke (703) 362-4149 4529 PLANTATION ROAD ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24012 6427 Williamson Road • Seeds • Plants • Shrubs • Decorative Stone Fertilizers & Garden Chemicals Phone(703)362-1231 JERRY W. FIRflSAUGH, C.P.A. 6626 WILLIAMSON RD. ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 24019 FIREBAUGH &.. BERRY, INC. Cert1fted Public Accountant!' 6149 Airport Road Roanoke, VA. 24019 MAILING ADDRESS P.0.Box 7208 Roanoke, VA. 2AO 19 SUNNYBROOK INN RESTAURANT SALEM FUNERAL HOME ' , ., ( 111 . . . ~ -~J (ll({k ll0 V1 1' , ll'O 305 BOULEVARD SALEM, VIRGINIA 24153 389-5441 J CURTIS STOREY General Manager ; <!@ ~Less Tnan 1O M in From The A11oon Homecooked Country Cui sine Va . Country Ham/Fried Chicken Fried Oysters/Rainbow Trout Served in the Old Sunnybrook Farm Esta; e Very Reasonably Priced Casu al Att ire Open 7 Days a Week - 8-L-D Private Party Rooms Ava ilabl e 366-4555 One Mile Ott 1-81 . Exit 146; 7342 Plantation Rd. Roanoke �FISHERS OF MEN CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE 4710 Brambleton Road SW Roanoke, VA 774-1769 LIFETIME MUFFLER CENTER, INC. • COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE • ROTORS & DRUMS TURNED • MAJOR & MINOR ENGINE REPAIR • OIL CHANGES •TUNE-UPS • STATE INSPECTIONS • EXHAUST SYSTEMS • "ASK ABOUT OUR LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON MUFFLERS" 986-0441 Good Luck, Ea9les!! Dr. Leo Lampros & Staff 2114 Colonial Avenue Roanoke, VA 24015 Orthodontist 4611 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke DAVIDE. BLACK, D.D.S., P.C. COS METIC & FAMILY DENTI STRY 1335 Hardy Road Vinton, Virgin ia 24 179 By Appoi ntment (703) 342-7865 f8$ I' flDOlRTl8lfY/lN1S 8clB I Inc/ex Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1995 Dr. Charles W. Houghton Dr. Franklin M. Wheelock Orthodontists �SUNNYBROOK GARAGE Compliments of Complete Auto Repair• State Inspection Gentry Studio 366-0755 3alern, Virginia WILLIAMSON ROAD AT PLANTATION ROAD ROANOKE , VA 24019 CALVIN DUNCAN 389-7224 OWNER KEVIN WERTZ STEVE MERRICKS BAKER BROTHERS, INC. 1402 Williamson Road • Roanoke, Virginia 24012 JACK BAKER Bus. Phone 703/344-2061 Res. Phone 703/366-91 70 Sugarloaf Crossing 1960 Electric Road Suite A Roanoke , VA 24018 703-772-004 7 Wooten & Hart P.C. P. 0. Box 12247 Roanoke, VA 24024 (703) 343-245 1 FJDOER1l&Eff/E/Vr& Ilda I Int/ex e �© (703) 342-9876 TDD 890-5820 J. RICHARD SVITZER, D.D.S. Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics 221 S. Maple Street Vinton, Virginia 24179 MEMBER AMER ICAN ASSOC IATI ON OF OR TH ODONT ISTS Family Golf Center CARPET • VINYL FLOORS • AREA RUGS • CERAMIC TILE • REMNANTS AND MORE! 5188 Stable Road Roanoke, Virginia 7511 Williamson Road Roanoke, VA 24019 (703) 265-1919 Lessons Available 989-0808 Gonyra!ula!ions lo the Gfasso/'95 Bud Weaver Heating & Air Conditioning 2113 Plantation Road Roanoke, Virginia 24012 I fi L fJOOERrtlJEPTEIVW ;J /)tis I Int/ex �Congratulations! Glass o/ 95 1 ® 0 < CALL YOUR LOCAL FULL-SERVICE AGENT: MIKE BAILEY NATIONWIDE INSURANCE 0 .:: .,5 ::a: < ::::; .... i 366-8829 HOME 992-1742 OFFICE 362-9519 GO JOSEPH R. DAMIANO, D.D.S. EAGLES II DR. 0. W. CLIFTON LTD. 7752 WILLIAMSON ROAD ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24019 OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT 6220 Peters Creek Road, M.W. Roanoke, VA 24019 362-1097 Of fice Hours By App o intment M. R. McCORKL E, JR. , D.D.S. ORTHODONTIST 6220 PETERS CREEK RD . ROANOKE . VIRGINIA 24019 Telephone - 563-rn4o Home Ph o ne 34 4- 153 7 ADOERrtSEIYIENTS ...... Ads / Index �Roanoke Urllted Methodist Home Where caring comes to life. Providing Life Care Since 1964. - :'. ~ I • P.O. Box 6339 • 1009 Old Country Club Road, NW • Roanoke, Va. 24017 Telephone (703) 344-6240 .._... IWOlRTl&llYllNIS I fJc/a I Inc/ex �Congratulations to the Class of '95 Robert S. Branham, D.D.S. James D. Reynolds, D.D.S. CAVE SPRING OFFICE PARK 4051 POSTAL DRIVE, S.W. P. 0. Box 20909 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018 TELEPHONE (703) 774-0061 Imprint 1 You re Unique. salutes senior . CaPt. PARTY Shouldn't Your Senior Photo Be? staff mem6ers: Aprif • Party ensembles and decorations • Balloons • Invitations and so much more 1 Formal and casual, graduate to a better quality of senior portrait from Warren Gilbert Photography. R.o6in Jeremy Angela 4373 Starkey Road Tanglewood Square Roanoke, Virginia Packages Starting at $130 Warren '9S . Ben (703) 772-3333 rt oat tits S' tm /hanks, gang! Gilbert Photography 5535 Peters Creek Road, NW Roanoke • 362 -1857 OfficeMax™ 1372 Towne Square Blvd. Roanoke, VA 24012 Phone: (703) 265-0644 Fax: (703) 265-0049 �JEFFERSON SURGICAL CLINIC, INC. 1234 FRANKLIN ROAD, S.W. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 240 I 6 UROLOGY GENERAL SURGERY ROBERT L . A. KEELEY, M. D . DAVID P. MINICHAN, JR . , M . D. THOMAS R. HENRETTA , M. D . JESSE T. DAVIDSON, 111 , M. D. JAMES T. CALLIS , M . D. W ILLI AM H . POL K , JR . , M D. 703-345-1 56 I VASCULAR SURGERY GYNECOLOGY ROBERT L . A. KEELEY, M. D . JESSE T DAVIDSON, Ill, M . D. JAMES T. CALLIS, M . D . JOHN W. W IL KS , M. D . WI LLIAM W . PASLEY, M. D. COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY THORACIC SURGERY THOMAS R . HENRETTA, M . D . DAVID P. MINICHAN, JR . , M. D . ROBERT L . A . K EELEY, M . D . WI LLI AM H . POLK. JR . , M D. Roanoke Valley Christian Schools ( I: fl{)O£RT/SEfll£ffW ;,..a Ilda I Index WILLIAM W . S . BUTLER, Ill, M . D . NELSONS . TEAGUE , M. D . JOHN T ALLEN, M. D . JOSEPH M. HAYES. M . D . JOHN M BUTLER , SR . , M. D . �c c .~ You, our customer, are the most important person in our dealership. Every system, every procedure and every decision is directed at responding to your needs. When you walk in our door we look at you as a lifelong customer. So whatever we can do to help you , we will do it promptly and courteously. You can count on it. Because at the First Team Auto Mall the only thing that comes first is you. ~ • ·'···'''' George R. Pelton. President (703) 362-4800 @ISUZU HYUnDRI $UZUKI PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE GEOFFREY REED PELTON OCTOBER 8, 1972 - MAY 16, 1993 AfJO£Rll8£/Ylff'tTS Ads I Index ~~ �Tune Ups Complete Exhaust Systems Perfection Muffler & Auto Clinic General Repair Import & Domestic 1806 Peters Creek Road oanoke~ VA 24017 (703) 562-2131 �Award Winning Roanoke Valley Honor Firm SW Virginia's Largest Real Estate Company "Success Through Integrity" RESIDENTIAL• COMMERCIAL• FARMS & LAND LAKEFRONT •CORPORATE RELOCATION• PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ROANOKE CENTRAL 4216 Brambleton Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24018 (703) 774-5555 RKE·BOTETOURT (703) 977-1777 SMITH MTN. LAKE (703) 3424111 CHRISTIANSBURG (703) 382-5270 FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP OF COMPANIES 721-8379 & 297-4111 RICHARD DELONG Multi-Line Agent Auto • Home • Life • Commercial 3022 Memorial Avenue , Lynchburg , VA 24501 Office: (804) 845-1834 •Fax (804) 846-7740 AIJAIYIS L1ou10 ASPHALTS • HEATING 01Ls • GASOLINES PETROLEUM PRODUCT TRANSPORTATION 2677 R OANOKE A VE., SW P . 0. Box 12626 ROANOKE , VIRGINIA 24027-02626 PHONE (703) 345-8865 Construction Company Asphalt Paving 8 0 u I N C. LET US: • Clothe You • Color You • Coo rdinate You Carolyn F. Allie • • • Tanglewood Mall 989-7467 BF AS Cosmetics Amern Nail Products Unique Accessories & C lothing Roanoke, Oirginia �You Get Results from Jerry Helm Multipl e Awa rd W inne r Go ld. Pl a tinum , D ia m o nd Ce rtifi ed lksid e nti a l Specia lis t G ra du ate Rea lto rs Ins titute Roanokc"s Number One Real Estate Company You deserve honesty, integrity and commitment 7507 Williamson Road Roanoke, VA 24019 Office (703) 366-2401 Voice Mail (703) 966-7104 Fax (703) 563-5011 Home (703) 366-9365 • EVERYTHING FROM METRIC TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL SCALES & RETAIL SCALES • BETTER PRODUCTS • BETTER PRICES Roanoke Scale and Equipment 6375 C Peters Creek Rd • PO Box 19349 • Roanoke , VA 24019 800 220-1489 fax 703 366-8419 SERVING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA & WEST VIRGINIA ONLY �_0n1u_.,.___.r2l Brown Realty, Inc. 6541 Williamson Road NW, P.O. Box 7349 Roanoke , Virginia 24019-0349 FAX (703) 563-4454 Res . (703) 563-0533 Pager (703) 966-7036 Business (703) 563-4450 - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - ·---- --- Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson Ltd. 2450 CENTRE AVE .. N,W. / PHONE ' (703) 343-0705 Jessie L. Brown, Ill ROANOKE . VA 24017 LOYD SHIFFER, OWNJ;:R Broker I Owner ~------------ ---- -- . --- -· Each Office 1s In dependen tly Owned And Operated 71 c5.£ear Cxperience ROANOKE'S FAVORITE SALAD BAR AGAIN ABSOLUTE HAIR DESIGN I NG FOR TODAY'S MEN AND WOMEN (by Readers Roanoker Magazine) ROANOKE • SALEM DALEVILLE "We're More Than Just A Great Steak House." 3515 PETERS CREEK RD . ROANOKE, VA . 24019 (703) 366-2545 Waxing & Manicuring Available To the RVCS Class of 1995: congratulations are in line. God has always been so faithful and so much more than kind. Live your visions and dream your dreams, And everywhere you go and all you do, just remember you are loved ... From the Wayne Watson song, "Class o/95" FM 103·7 90·3 What you listen to will make a difference! �Congratulations to the Class of '9S HOLLINS HARDWARE CO. INC. 7541 Williamson Road NW Roanoke, Virginia 24019 366-7696 Best Wishes "ARMY - SERVICE OF CHOICE FOR AMERICA'S YOUTH ANO EMPLOYERS" JLEE GROSS SERGEANT U .S . ARMY RECRUITER If you : • • • • Could use $14,400 to $30 ,000 for college Would like to earn a cash bonus between $2 ,000 and $8 ,000 after training . Would like to travel and experience adventure while earning good pay and benefits 5375 PETERS CREEK ROAD ROANOKE, VA 24019 OFFICE PHONE (703) 563-0868 for the yea rs to come! VINCE MILLER STUDIOS, INC. (703) 989-1468 Kwick Kitchen Box 165 Boones Mill, Virginia 2 4065 fWOERllSEff/ENIS Ade I Ind& �canon A?' Canon® CDLDR LASER COPIER PLAIN PAPER COPIERS SERVICE• SUPPLIES• LEASING• NEW• USED• SALE:::; Authorized Dealer Bayne's 1302 Plantation Road, N.E. COPY PRODUCTS CO. 703-344-1432 EXPERT PHOTOPROCESSING KESSLER COLOR 404 West Campbell Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24019 TDR HOMEPLACE CATAWBA, VIRGINIA FAMILY STYLE DINING 985-0048 1-800-KESLABS Open Thursday-Friday-Saturday 4:00 ti! 8:00 Sunday 11 :00 tit 6: 00 (703) 384-7252 flDOEfl.178E/YIENTS AdB //ndex fl'l �CROSFIELD COLOR SEPARATIONS SCITEX TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL HALFTONES WEB PRINTING DESKTOP PUBLISHING Congratulations CLASS OF '95 May all of you continue to grow in the grace and knowledge ofJesus Christ For all your web printing and prepress needs CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES TeL 703-981-3360 Fax 703-981-3174 Modem 703-981-3161 201 West Campbell Avenue P.O, Box 2491 Roanoke, VA24010 COMPLETE EYE CARE ~~~~ · ~~ . ~-/;> ' ~, ' ' &SURGERY • • • • • • • • Comprehensive Eye Exams Contact Lens Fittings Diabetic Eye Care Pediatric Exams & Treatment Retinal Treatment Laser Surgery Radial keratotomy External Eye Disease NO STITCH OUTPATIENT CATARACT SURGERY WITH IMPLANT LEE THOMAS HELMS, M.D. CAREY W. ROBINSON , M.D. 24 HO UR EMERGENCY SER VICE :Jljter Jlour.' ( ·all 776-4000 Af.LSTATE OAK GROVE ELEMENT Af/.Y ~~VE PLAZA Saturcfa!J J{ours :4va1la6re Medi ca re & U ~ fJDOERTIGEIY/EffTG I) fJtfs /Index 13C '/ 13S 1' <11-1 ic ip an t ~ ......1--..- ~ WOODMAR ~I t ~'CX1_HWEST GRANDIN RD . ITO ROANOKE �(703) 344-6047 >O CHRISTIAN CAR CARE, LTD. FURNITURE If you miss us, you don't miss much. If you miss our service, you have missed a lot. If you miss our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, you've missed everything. 6437 Williamson Road• Roanoke. VA 24019 (703) 362-5250 MIKE & MELISSA FERGUSON 725 13th St. SW Roanoke, VA 24016 'Patrons I ·T/ic Imprint stajf 1vould lzl.e to tfianK all of our patrons . Your contributions dc111011stmtc your support ~/ botfi Imprint '9 s and 'RoanoKe V all01Cfiristian Scfiools. II ~ Wayne P. Young Ace Driving School H. H. Laughon & Sons Staff Sergeant Marine Corps Recruiting Service 5375 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, Virginia 563-2815 Wallace Thompson 2158 Ellison Avenue Salem , Virginia 24153 375-2677 Firewood & Logging 113 Cascade Drive Vinton , Virginia 24179 890-2343 W. E. Turner r· Cellular One Franklin Road, Apperson Drive, Valleypoint Parkway 580-5900, 387-5800, 580-5800 BRAMBLETON DRUG Baskin Robbins 31 Ice Cream MCI Telecommunications Corporation 5238 Valleypointe Parkway, Suite C-5 Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Local: 703 561-6500 800 289-6248 Fax: 703 561 5523 800 289 0163 PHONE 774-8309 3328 BRAMBLETON AVE. S.W. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 4220 Williamson Road NE Roanoke, Virginia 366-9724 Starmount Beauty Shoppe 6318 Peters Creek Road , N.W. Roanoke , VA 24019 (703) 362-2568 James Johnson Ace Place Hardware Saker's Driving School 1502 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia 24012 (703) 344-9223 3512 Brambleton Avenue Roanoke , Virgini a 774-9223 6712 WILLIAMSON RD . NW (703) 362-7172 ADOERT/8£/Y/ENTS Ads I Index 'Iii' �CUSTOM BENDING A SPECIAL TY LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH THE MUFFLER HAUS t PROFESSIONAL STOCK AND CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS - ALL WORK GUARANTEED - CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES I FREE ESTIMATES 3434 PLANTATION AO. N.E. ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 24012 (703) 312-2212 447 Dalewood Avenue Salem, Virginia 24153 Art Hearne, Pastor (540) 986-0062 "Beaut;/µI, tlJ./.owelu tlJ.M /J~ (!)~" BALLOONS • GOURMET FRUIT BASKETS • LIVE PLANTS ALL DAY DELIVERIES TO ROANOKE VINTON AND SALEM FREE DELIVERY TO HOSPITALS & FUNERAL HOMES, & SERVING AREA COLLEGE DORMITORIES ~ - •=· 563-0824 ~ 3603 WILLIN.-\SON RD., NW "1J Telefiora JVew Creation The p1.,trpose qfJVew Creation is to lifi up and g ir e /1011or mid ~-/nr_LJ to 1/1e lj_Jl"d.fes us C/1rist. N ew Creation is a Bible stud y in whi ch a group of hi g h in Hi s workmanship and called to lead th e los t to a sav ing scho_o l students meet toge ther to worship C hri st in spi rit knowledge. /Jy Scott Whitley and 111 truth. The gro up met every Thursday m orn in g at 7:45 AM . Duri ng thi s time, the students shared prayer req uests and praises. After this a special speaker spoke a brief message from God 's Word. With the fa ithfulness of prayer wan-iors we saw God b less man y individ uals and answer the ir requests. C hanged li ves we re a result of individual s being saturated in Chri st. We concentrated mainl y on prai se, becau se praise is the atm osphere that we lcomes His presence and gives thanks for Hi s mighty works. Through New Creation God taught us to Ii ve o ur nat ural li ves supernaturall y . We know we can do thi s because II Corinthians 5 :21 says, "For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness o( Cod in Him. " God boug ht us and He ow ns us . We are Hi s. made N Creation mem b e rs 1krt to rig. ht) . B a ck Rm\ · Senti W hitle y. Tom ika !· in c h . l) a n1 e l <1a y. Me lis s a\\ c· hh . ll1< 111 M 111t n . John Ha v den. Da v id Da v is. [) a n1 e l S te ph e n >. 1-rt>nt n> " i\ lkn i\r m strung.. He' ll Ward . .lcnniti: r A tk in s . A pril l ' pd 1kc· . Rc· hc·cl«I ( 'h is \llll and i\s hk v Ahb1, tt. C\ V �IY/emorial Day '9S trl emoriaf Day is a day in which millions of Americans honor veteran s and loved ones S tu de nt s lin e up to devo ur the grill ed hamburgers prepared in honor of the ho li day. M r. Fo ley a nd Mr. Hollin s eng in ee red th e feas t to enab le the s tu de nt s to ce lebrate. of wars pas t. lls uaffy, s chool is out for the holiday and students are lefi- fo go fo area pools, to the lake or cookouts with their familie s . However, due fo inclement weather during the winter months, ROCS students attended s chool on this day. /lie plans for the day included exam reviews and for lunch, ham6urgers griffed 6y the esteemed principal, IYlr. Hollin s , and Bi6/e teacher, IYlr. Foley. (he weather was perfect for this day, hot and humid fYlr. Foley presided over the grill, turning out ham- burgers for students and faculty alike. fnjoying lunch in the courtyard, s tudents ate and s ocialized together on the fa s t fuff day of classe s . In the middle s chool, s tudents offended class es for the morning hours , then watched videos in their clas srooms for the remainder of the day. Had the ground not been so saturated from the heavy rainfa(( of tlie preceding days, the students would have enjoyed track and field events on the a flife tic field. However, an accepta6fe compromise was reached, s ince what really mattered fo fhe students was being out of class for the afternoon. In the elementary level, classes went on as usual. IYlost of the elementary classes had already celebrated with an end-of-the-year picnic during fhe previous week, and the teachers were using those last few days of clas sfime to cover all of those details which must be finished before the fast day draw s to an end. Memorial Day cam e to a close. Alf that remained was fo ur half-days of classes. Dn the middle and high s chool levels, this meant final tests and oc ia li z in g o n th e la s t fu ll J a y o f c· la ." c' he fo re c·xa rn ' h c·~a n wa' a we k n mc' change or pace for th e ' tu , knt , . T he pi c n ic - , ty k lun c· h ~a, · c· th c' n1 a n Oppo rtun ity to mak e p lan ., fo r t h e' q 11 111 11cr S exams . 8 ut if was luorfh the work, for graduation and summer vacation awaited the end of the week. IWO£RllS£fl1EIVIS Ads I Index 'I) �•armored • admiro6fe • artfully Abbott, Ash ley .... ... ... .42, 105, 152 ADMINISTRATION .... ..... .. 66, 67 Alderman, Robert... .. .... ... ... .. 66, 67 Allis, Ben .. ... ..... ... .... ..... 50, 75 , I 06 Alli s, Emily .... .. ...... .. ... ... ...... ... ... 38 Allman, Rya n ....... ... .. .......... .. .. .. . 46 Amos , Joshua .. ........ ........ .. ........ . 58 Anderso n, Nancy ...... ........... ..... 39 Andrews, Travis .. ........ ............... 38 Anglin, Tom ........ . 15 , 42, IOI , 123 Angove, Bob .... ..... ............ ......... 48 Angove, Deborah ............... .. 58, 59 Angove, Emil y ................ .. ... 28 , 54 Angove, Jennifer .... ... .. .. . 15, 42, 77 Arbogast, Mark ..... ... .... ..... .. .. 8, I 5, ........... .............................. 42, 84, 85 Arm strong , Allen .... ..... 44, 85, 152 ART ........................... ........... 82, 83 Assaid, Don .. ....... .... ... ...... 120, 121 Assaid, Erin ...... .. ....... .. .. .... . 48 , 124 Assaid, Jonath an ...... ........... ....... 56 Assaid, Rebecca ............. .. .... 37, 58 Atki ns, Jen ni fe r .. ... . 15, 46, 77 , 152 Atkins, Jo nathan ........... .... .. .. ... .. . 54 Austin , Beth Ann ........... ... .. ....... 64 Austin , Brynn ............... .... .. .. ...... 50 Austin . Hol lie .... .. ....... .. .............. 58 Ayers, Jennie .. . .. ... ..... .... ....... .. ... 50 BASKETBALL, V . WOMEN ' S ... ....... ... .... ...... .. ........... .......... 110, I I l BASKETBALL, 7 & 8 .. .......... I 17 Bax ley, Benjamin ... ............ ... .... 62 Baxley, La ure n ..... . .. ..... 58 BEGI NNER BA N D .... ..... .. . 78 . 79 Be ll ows. Joy ................. ..... ...... 48 Be ll ows , Kimb e rl y ...... ...... .. .. ..... 5 8 0 n August 16, 1990, a large bole was left in the class of 1995 when Christie Renee Fisher died. She had attended Roanoke Valley Christian School since kindergarten and was a member of Chambliss burg Baptist Church. Her death brought a realization to her class that death does not visit only some people. Eternity is just a breath away and each of us must be ready. As we end our education at RVCS , the class of 1995 would like to, once again, express the loss that we all feel without her here. Her memory will continue with us for the rest of our lives. To express this, our class has chosen to dedicate a flowering cherry tree, which will be placed on campus, to the memory of Christie. +++++++++++++++ Be rg um. Donna .. ... .. ... .. .... .. ... ... .. 68 Be rgum. Je nn a ..... .. ..... .. ... .... ....... 56 Be rg um . Matthew ... ..... .. ...... ... ... 62 Besse tt e . Ste phe n .. ....... ... .... ...... . 56 B ianco. Garret ............ ...... .... ...... 56 Bianco. T a ryn ..... ... ... .... .. .. ... ..... .. 46 BIBLE .. ........... ..... .... ... .... .. ... 86 , 87 B isc ho ff. R ac h ae l .......... ... .... 44, 45 Bi s hop. Corey .. .... ..... ..... ..... .... ... 48 Bi v in s, D a ni e l .. ............ .. .... 46, 106 Bi v in s. R ya n ... .... .. .. ............ 38, 101 Black , Kathryn ........... ... ............. 42 Blackburn , Kati e .................. ... ... 64 Blanke n s hip . Nathan .......... .. ...... 46 Bl ev ins. Adam ... ..... .. ... .. ..... ....... . 54 Bl ev ins . Shaun .. .. .... .... ........ ....... 46 Blush e r. Kati e ......... ............. 64, 65 B lu s he r. Kyl e ................. ............ 54 Bo nham . Cory .... ..... ... 44 , 122, 123 Bon ham . Kathy ....... ....... .. .. ...... .. 68 Booth. C had .............. . 46, I 06, 123 B ooth. Kati e ..... .................. ........ 64 Booth. Ri c ha rd .................. ..... 8, 39 Christie <l\_eriee /Fisher 1 ...... ... ....... ..... ... ......... 100, 101 , 123 Bow ie . Miche ll ........ ....... ...... ...... 62 Bowman. Brent ....... ..... ..... ....... .. 62 Bradl ey. Sara ........ .. .. .......... .. ...... 60 Brad ley . Seth .. ........ ...... .. ............ 58 Bree din g . Nikki ............ 50, 75 , 163 Bree din g . Shannon .... ..... .... ........ 46 B reedin g . Syl v ia ........... .... ......... . 5 1 Breedin g . William ..... ...... ...... ..... 52 B re ne m a n. James ....... ... ............. 46 Bridge s , Crysta l ........ .. .. .. .... ... ... . 56 Bri g ht. C hri s ......... ... .... ...... .. .... .. . 54 ·i Broga n . Jill .......... .. ..... ....... ..... .... 46 Brook s. An ge la .... .. .... .. .............. 46 Brooks. W a yne ... ... .... .. ...... ...... . 123 Brown , A li s ha .. ....... .. ... ... ........... 46 Brown. Caro l .. .. ............... ..... .. .... 68 Brown . Deidre ........ .. ............ 29 . 56 Brown . Dinisha .. ....... ... ..... ... 50. 79 Brown. E la ine ........... ... 66. 68. 155 1 1 1 July 11 , 1977 - Augu st 16, 1990 1 1 BabeG Adam ... ... 2, 17, 48 , 49, 106 Baber. Amy .... ..... .42, 75 , I 24, I 25 Bai ley, Jacob .... . .... 48. 49. I 23 Bailey, Mo ll y .. .... ...... .... 56. 57 Bai ley. Trimble .... I0, 38. I 27 Baker, Sarah .......... .. ... ... ...... ... .. 46 Baratta, Jessica ............ ... ....... .... 48 Baratta, Mic hae l . 60 Barger. Chasit y . 62 Barge r. Co urtn ey .... 54 Barrett. Kenneth ......... .... ... .. 58 Barton, Bil ly .. . ....... 15 Barton, Bob .. ........ .. ........... 13, I 5 BASEBALL ...... ......... ... 122. 123 BASKETBA LL.J V MEN ' S .... 11 4 BASKETBALL. J V WOME N' S ... 1 1 Brown. K ev in .... ... ....... .... .. .. ... .. .. .+2 Bro w n. Rick ......... .. 66 . 67. 80. 155 Broyl es . J o na th an .. .. .... .. ... .. 50. 106 Brubaker. Se th .... .. ..... ... ............. .+2 Bry a nt. K ay lah .. ..... ....... ... ... ..... .. 62 Brya nt. R e becca ... .. ... ...... .. .. ..... .. .+8 Burrow s . Ay ns ley ... ...... ............. '.'6 Burrows . Britt a ny ... ... ... .. .. ..... ... .. 6.+ • wurogent-18 • caring • creative ....... I 15 ··· ···· ····· ···· ··· ··· ... ... 108. 109 1 1 ( • 6eaur;ful • 6feseed •bold BASKETBALL. V ME N "S. 1 hri stie Fisher and April Updike, long-time fri ends, share a hug in front of the school property. April aJJd Chri sti e were not onl y frie nds in schoo l, but also attended chu rch together. C Ca mp e r . Rohbie . . .. .. ...... 10. 3X. ....... .............. .... . 39. 100. IOI. 12:1 I I I �Thank You, Mr. Brown his year marked the end of Rick Brown 's service to RVCS children and fa milies as Elementary Principal as he assumes the position of Associate Pastor for School Ministries on a full-time basis. The teachers and students commemorated thi s event with a special chapel that would give them the opportunity to express their appreciation for Mr. Brown's dedication and selfless giving during his four years of service. The chapel included recitations of poetry and scripture, special music, readings of students' writings, role-playing, and the presentation of special gifts and a "Memory Album." T :;AM P US ACTIVITI ES . .... 16, 17 :;a no de , A lan .. .. ...... .. .... ...... .. .. .... 54 :::an non, Je ff .. .. .......... .. .... .. .... ..... 74 ::;a ri co, Ka thl ee n ...... .. ... .. .. .. ....... 39 :;a rroll , Greg ...... .. .. .. .... .... ...... .... 76 : a rroll, Sandy ...... .... 15 , 42 . 69 , 85 : a rter, C hri stoph e r ................... 60 : a rte r, Joshua .............. .. .. ........... 50 : arty, Jami e ............ .. ....... .. .. ..... 64 ~a usey, Dav id ............ .......... ...... 54 : HEERL EA D E RS , JV ............ 11 6 : HEER.LEADERS, V A RSITY .......... ......................... 112 , 11 3 : Mi l dre ss, John ...... .... 44, I 02 , I 03 : Mildress, Mary .................... 46. 80 : Mi ldress, Michael .. .. ................ 52 : hi lto n, Jud y .... ........... .. . 68. 74, 75 -· hilton , Kare n . .... .. .. .. .. ........ ..... 48 : hi som, R e becca ...... ... ...... 42 , 152 : Mi twoo d , Nathan .. .. ...... ............ 44 ~ hock l e tt, Terisa .................. 56. 57 )ark , Ben .. ................ 46, I 06 , 123 )ark, Eli zabe th .. .. ....... 15 , 42, 124 )ark, Jamie ...... .. .. .. .. ................ 50 ;Jarke, Alisha .... ... .. .... 46 ;iarke, J . R ........ .... 15, 42 , 80 , 123 ; Je m m er, C hri s ................. ...... 44 ;J ifto n, Jeffrey. .. ... 52, 79 ; LOS ING ........ 162, 163, 164 . 165 )o ug h, Je nnife r . .. 44. I 07 ; OL LA GE ..... . .. . ....... 24 . 25 ; o llin s, Joe ....... 12 , 44, 84. .............. .. I 00 . I 0 I . 123 ; o ls ton , Da ni e l .. ......... .... .. ... 64 , o lsto n, Eli za beth ....... 28_ 58 ;o lston , Scott .. .... ... I 0 . 3 I . 40 . 68 , OM PUTER .... . . 92 , 93 / JNCE RT BAND -···- 78. 79 ,cm ne ll , Pa ul - .... 64 .ook, Abbey ·· - 54 r ok, As hl ey - 62 .ook, Jaime. .. . .... 2. 17_ 48_ I '::,7 .. .. _\ l) "()o ley, Bett y An n . -· 2. 17. 48 · oons, Don a ld .. Coo ns . J e nn y ......... ... .......... 42 , I 05 Costn e r. A lli so n ...................... .. . 39 Co tsa mire. C hri stin e .... .... ... ... .... 44 Co uc h. Sa rah ................ .. ... .. ..... .. 52 Co upe. William ..... ..... ... ...... ....... 68 C ra ig. A ndrew .. ....... .. .. .. ... .. ....... 60 Cra ig hea d. T eya ..... .. ........ .... .... . 54 C rawfo rd. C hri s ...... .... . 48 , 49. l 06 C ri sp . L a ure n .......... .. ...... ............ 60 C ri ze r. Micah .... ...... .. .. ... .. .... 64. 65 C ri ze r. Sara h ................ ........ .. 2, 62 CROSS COUN TRY. MEN'S .... .... ...... ........... ...... .... 102. 103 C rutchfi e ld . Marjorie ........... 64. 68 • dedicated • dec.isive • diligent Dalton , As hl ey ........................... 48 Da v id so n . Jess ie ... .. .. 42, 104 , ..... .... ..... .................... 105. 124, 125 Da v id so n. Stephen ...... 9. 60 Davis . D av id ......... . 76 , 152 Davis. Nathan ...... ... ....... .. .......... 56 D av is . Va le ri e .......... ........... 42, 75 Dea rin g. David ...... .. .... .. ...... 52 . 79 DEDIC A Tl ON . ... .. . . ... 4. 5 DeHart. Be th a n y ..... ... ... .. .. 58 D e lo ng, A m a nd a . ....... ... -··· 48 Delong. A nge la .... 56 D e lon g . .J os hu a........... .. ... 52 Delong. Kimb e rl ea ....... 62 Delong. M a rk .............. 12, 44. 99. .... ..... .. .. .. 100. IOI. 11 9 D e ni so n . Kri s tin ._ ......... )6 , 57. 80 Denison. S te phe n ............ 64 Denni s. Cou rtne y 42 D e nni s. Mark ............ ............ 58 D e nni s_ Renee_ ... 48. 7) Di ckerso n . Wes ......... 44 Dilcher. Candace _ ... 2. 6 2 Dillard . B e th _ ... __ . .. .. .. .. 44 M r. and Mrs. Brown wait as elementary students get in place for the special ''Thank You" chapel. Every child in the elementary school feels loved as Mr. Brown greets him by name each morning in the carpool line. Dittmann, Diana ......... 48 , l 0 7, 15 7 Di xo n, Bobby ................ ... 124, 125 Doo ley, A ndrea .. .... .................... 50 Doo ley, Tim ................ .. ..... 46, 106 Doo little, Donnie ............ .... ...... . 60 Doolittle, T ay lor .. ...... .... ... .... 64, 65 Dora n, Jonathan ...... .. .... ... .. .. 16, 42 Doug las, Nia .. .... .... ... ...... ..... ...... 46 Duff, Erin .... .. ............ ....... .. ... .. ... 50 Du ff, Levi .... ...... ........ ... .... ... .... ... 60 • eager • exceffent • eternal Eade. Chase .. .. .... ...... .. ...... ... .... ... 64 Edwa rds, Teena .... .. ............ .... .. .. 56 EIGHTH GRADE ........ 48, 49, 157 Es he lman, D. L. .. .... .... .... .. .. .. .. .. . 42 • faitlifu.f •fair • friendfg FACULT Y .. 68.69 ,70 , 7 1 Farme r. James ........................... 68 Fann er. Kari ........... .. ............ 62 , 73 Farmer. Katie .. .. ..... .. .. .. 58 - 48 Fa ust, Aaro n.. ............. ... Fe lt y, Heath er ........ ... ........ 42, I 05 ... 4 8 Ferg uso n, Da v id .. . ..... .. .... 56 Ferre ll , Kri ste n .... . ....... 62 Fe rre ll, T rae .. .. 8. 10, Fe rri s. Paul Da v id ...... .. 38, 40 F IELD DAY . .. .. .. .. .. . . ... 28. 29 ... 22. 23 F IE LD TR IP S .. 54 . )5 FIFTH GRAD E _ . ... . 42. 104 , Finch . Tomika ... .. I 05 . 124. 152 ... 62. 63 F IR ST GRADE._ . 154 F is he r. C hri sti e .. Fisher, Ki mb erl y .. .. .... ......... .... ... 50 Fisher, Zachary ........ .... .. ........ .. .. 52 Flack, Marc .... .... ...... ................ .. 46 Flack, Rya n ...... .... .. .... .... 17, 58 , 59 Flora , Joyce ...... .. .. .. ... .............. ... 68 Flowers, Emil y ................ .......... . 52 Flowe rs, Luke .. ... ....... ...... .. .. .. .. .. 50 Foley, Joanna .......... .. ..... 50, 5 1. 79 Foley, Rebecca ...................... ..... 52 Fo ley, Tom .... ............ .. .. 63 , 68. 69 , .... ........ .... .............. . 87, 93 , 153 , 158 Ford, Amy .. .... ........ ...... ....... 42, 80, ........................ ..... .... . I04, l 05 , 124 Foster, Hannah .......... .. ............... 54 Foster, Josh ............ ... 2, 17, 48 , 106 Foster, S imon .......... .... .... 8, 15. 42 , .................................... 99, IOI, 119 FOURTH GRADE .............. 56. 5 7 Fraser, Tric ia .. .... .. ...... 39, 69 FRESHME N ............. .. .. . .. . 46, 47 Frin k. Norman .... .. .... .................. 58 Fu ller, Kend ra ...... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ...... 60 Fu ller. Rya n ................. ... .......... 54 Fullm er, .J onath an ............. 48 , 123 Fullm er. Jos hu a .... .. ...... 54 Full mer, Ju lie ........ .. ....... .. ........ 56 .. .. .. . 69 . 76. Furrow. John . ....... 77. 78 . 79 .... . 44, 84. 127 Futre ll. Kati e . .. 68 . 69. 156 Futre ll. Terrie '"generous •goad o gracious Gard ner. As h ley . . Gard ner, Matth ew . Garrett, Kri s . Ga rrett. Mo ll y . Gay . Bonni e .. Ga y. Da nie l . INDEX fltfs I Index - 56 .... 50 . 54 . 60 .. 1)8 77. 15 2 11- I �Griffin, Sandy ........... .. .. 31. 38. 93. rs. FutreU, Mrs. Updike, Mrs. Wimmer and Mr. Law enjoy their luncheon at the train station erected in the Secondary Library during Teacher Appreciation Week. Each year, volunteers give daily favors to the faculty which provide clues to the theme for the week. M ····························· ········ ······ 120. 12 1 Griffin, Somer .. .. ........ .. ...... .. ...... 56 Grigsby, Brandon .... .... ....... ...... .. 62 Grooten, Joe ..... ........ ... ... 14. 40. 69 ................ .. 100, IOI. 126. 127. 16 ! Gunter, Ke Isea .. ..... ....... .. .... ........ 64 Guthrie, Ang ie ...... ..... ... .. ...... 16. 38 Guthrie, G ina ... .. .... ..... .. .... ........ .. 48 • liofy • lium6fe • lionuf The Volunteer Program "Many hands make light work. " he Volunteer Program provides many hours of service to RVCS each year through parents, grandparents, and other interested individuals. These special people plan and prepare parties and picnics for the students, assist the faculty and staff with bulletin boards and special projects, and make the "millions" of copies that are passed out each year in the form of tests, worksheets, and study sheets. Volunteer bus drivers drive students on field trips and to sporting events. Tutors give special help to students with academic needs. Volunteers plan and execute fund raisers which enrich the classroom beyond budget expenditures. In March, a Teacher Appreciation Week is planned and carried out for the enjoyment and encouragement of our faculty. These are just some of the many activities for which the volunteers are responsible. They truly show a servant's heart in all that they do for RVCS. T Gibson. Jonathan ...................... 58 Gi lbe11. Jessica ...... ... . 50. 78. I 07 Gi lbe11. K. C. ..... 48. 106 .. 44 Gillespie. Shenandoah . GOLF .. GRADUA T!ON .. . Graham. Philip. Graha m, Scott . .. 120. 12 1 ..... 32. 33 ... . 52 .. 42 ·· ····· ·· 52. 53 .. . 42 .. 58 . 62. TJ Ginter. Joel . .... 58. 59 Graves. Roger . Ginter. Joshua ... 52 G ray. Tan ya .. Grego ry. Nola Griffin. Fa ith .. a- LP INDEX Ads I Inc/ex Hai nes, Marsha ...... ................... 69 Haines, Mart ha .......... ........ .. 52 Haines. Marv in ............. 44. 77. 120 Ha ll , Ashley ........ ....... .. 58 Hall , Cherie ...... ................... ....... 54 Ha ll , Deanna ..... ............... ......... 46 Hall, Lauren ..... .............. .. .... ...... 57 Hall , Lea h ..... ....... ... ........ .... ... ..... 64 Ha lsey, Ama nda ... ..... .... ...... ...... 50 Halsey, Em ily ...... .............. 46. 124 Halsey, Rebe ka h ...... ...... ... .... .... 54 Ha lsey, Susan ... .. ........ . 70. 71 Hammed, Stephanie .. ......... ........ 44 Hammed, Stephen .. ...... .... ....... ... 43 Ha nd y, Amber ................. ..... 37. 58 Harder, Patri ck .................... ...... . 64 Harder. Thom as .. ...... ...... ........... 60 Hardy, Kriste l ....... ...... .......... 38, 92 Harmon, Danie l ........ .................. 50 Harrison, Be th ........ .......... ......... 52 Harrison. Ste phe n ... ... ....... ... 50. 7 5 Hart, Becky ................. 48. 49. I 07 Hart, Katie ..................... ..... ...... 43 Hart, Megan .............. ........... .. ... 57 Hartberger, C hastity ................... 54 Hartberge r, Danie l .. . . ... 50 Hartma n, Ryan ...... ..... ........ .... .. . 62 Harvey, Byron .................... ... .. l 64 Harvey, G le n ..... ............. ........... 70 Hassell, Phi lip ...... .. . 50 Hasson, Amber . . ... 2 . 28, 62 Hasson , C had ... 58 Hawkins, John ... . .................. 60 Hawk ins, Matthew .. 46 Hayden, Jo hn . .... ...... 8. 43 ..... ... ................. .. . ... 102, 103. 152 Hayes, Nath a n .................. 6 2 H EA LTH & P E. . .. 90 . 9 1 Hellkamp. Luke ....... .. 5 7 Hellkamp. Zac ... 54. 55 He lms, Betsy .... ................ .. ..... 62 He lms, Katey ......... ... .. . .. ...... 5 7 He lto n. Amy ................ ... 12, 16. 3 I .. ........ .............. .... 38. I 0 5 . 124. 125 Helton. Bre nt .................... .......... 52 He nderson. Alex .. .... .. 64 Hendri c k. Aaron ..... 60 Hendrick. Dustin .. .... ... .. 64 Hendrick. Joshua .. ...... 50 He rre ra. Jess ica .......... ........ ..... 57 He rrera. Joshua . ... 6 2 Hightower, Michael ................... 54 Hightower, Michelle .................. 46 Hill. Bryan .... .... .......................... 60 Hi ll. Debbie ... ......... .... .......... 39, 69 Hobson, C h ristopher .................. 65 Hodge. Sarah .............................. 59 Hodges , Tracy ...................... 44, 75 Hogan . Ga ilon ............................ 44 Ho ll a ndsworth , Joe .................... 46 Hol ley. Cynth ia ........ .................. 52 Hollins. A. C Jr. . .................. 12, 66 ·················· ··· ·········· ···· ···· 67, 87, 153 Hol lins. Rebekah ..... ..... 44,45 , 127 Ho lt. Katel y n ...... ... ..................... 62 Ho lt, Les lie ..... .. ..... ........ ............. 50 Hubach . A llison ..... .. ............ 61 , 65 Hubach, Jessica .................... 60, 61 Huddl e. Jason .. ........ ........... 44, IOI Huddl e. Je re m y ........ .... ...... 48, 106 Hu ffman. Chris ........... ............... 44 Hurt. Da na ........ ....45. 85, 107, 124 Hurt. Ja mie .. 3 1,38, 102, 120, 121 Hurt. Josh ........ ............. 8, 9, 15, 43 ···· ··············· ·· ···· · 102 . 103, 120, 12! Hurt. Jus t in ...... .. ... .. 9, 48, 102, 12! • inBfrucfive • innoc.enr • imparliaf IN BETWEEN THE CHAOS ........ ········· ···· ··· ······· ················ 14 . 15 Ison. Mo lly ....... ...... .................... 50 ITALY TR IP .. ... ..... ... ... ............ 159 • joyfUf • jusf • ju6ifanf Jackson. Be njamin ..... ... ............. 65 J ackson. Jaco b ...... ...................... 65 James Campbe ll. III .. ......... ........ 64 .Janney. Alan .. ............................. 45 Janney. Kimberl y ...... ................. 60 Ja nney. Mega n .. .............. ........... 50 Jenkins. Ga ry Jr. ........................ . 59 Jennings. Joshua . ...................... 57 Johnson. Eric ... ..... ....... ........ 16. 30 ············· ···· · 46. 106 .John son. Jess ica . ......... .. .. ......... . 50 Johnson. Set h .. ..... .... ... .............. 5 1 Jo nes. C ind y ... ... ............ 38. 6LJ Jones. Eva... . .. ....... .. 51. I 0 Jo nes. Lucas .. 2. l 7.48, 12J Jones . Maria ... ............... 5 1 Jones. Scott ....... ....... ... 48, 75 . 123 .J o nes . Sean ............. ..... 60 Jones. Vera ..... 46. I 05 126. I 2 .Journe ll. Robin ... . IO. 17. .\~ ... . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . 7 4, 7 S. 9 .3. l 4 1. I Ci I .JU NIO RS . 42. ·LI .J UN IOR SEN IOR BANQU ET .. ...... .... JO. 3 I �• /rind • lringfy • lrnOOJing Kala fut, George Michae l ........ ... 65 ····· ·· ····· ·························· ······· ···· ·· 163 Ka rn es, Amanda ..... .... .... ............ 55 Karnes, Wesley ... ........ ....... 38, 159 Kelle r, Maynard ... .... ... .. .. ... .. 63 , 69 Kess le r, Bradley ....... ...... ........... 65 KEY CLUB ........... .... .. .... .. ... 94, 95 Kid d , Kathryn ...... ... .... .. .. .. .. .. ..... 52 Kidd, Kristin .. ..... ........ .... .. 2 , 17 , 48 KJN DERGARTEN .............. 64 , 65 King, Carie ... ..... ......................... 15 Ki ng, Maria .... ...... .. ... ....... 2, 62 , 63 Ki n g, Matthew .. ... .... .. ................ 6 1 K ing, Melisa ......... .... .... ........ 15 , 59 Lawrence , Jam es .............. .......... 63 Lawrie , C hri stopher ... ... .. ...... . 2 , 49 Lawso n. Roxa nne ....... .. .. ...... 39, 69 Leo nard , Joe ............. ............ 49 , 75 Leonard, Ju stin ..... ... .. .... ... .. .. 52 , 79 Leonard. Mary .. ..... .. ... 45 , 107, 127 Leo nard. Suzette ....... ... .... ...... .. .. 43 Lill ey , Ca itlin ................ ......... .. .. 65 Livermon, E li za beth .... .. ........ .... 59 Li v ermon , Jeff ................ 48 , 49 , 75 Lockha rt, Rebecca ............... .. ... . 49 ........... ....... .. ... .... .... ............ 126, 127 Long. C hri stop he r ... ......... ..... .... . 65 Lo n g. Miriam ............................. 38 Long, Re becca .. ......... 46, 12 6, 127 Lo ng, Rhoda ........ .. ......... 68, 70, 85 Lowe. Tamara ....... ......... ......... .. . 61 Lucas , Laura Katherine ............. 63 Ma rtin , Whitney ..... .. .... ...... .... .... 61 Masterson, James ........... ... ....... .. 46 Masterson, Jonathan .. ........ ........ 45 MATHEMATICS ... ... .......... 92 , 93 McCutcheon, Thomas ......... ....... 57 McCutcheon, Travis .. .... ... .... .... . 61 McDaniel, Dana ......... 70, 105 , 124 McDaniel , Kell y ... ...................... 43 McGuire, Dorenda ..... ... ............. 4 7 McGuire, Michael ................ 12, 43 ································ ··· 101 , 122, 123 McGuire, Renee ....... ... ......... 45 , 77 McKee, Lauren .................... 49, 79 ······ ·· ······· ·········· ·· ···· ···· 107, 126, 127 McKee, Wesley .... ..... ...... ...... ..... 63 McKinney, Derek ........ .. ....... 47 , 77 .... ...... .. .. ... .. .... ... .. .. ........ .. ... 122, 123 McQuerrey, Brenda ... ... ... ..... ..... 39 Mundy, Mark ....... .. .......... .. ........ 51 Mundy, Shaun ......... ......... ... ...... . 47 Murrill, Jonathan ....... .. ....... ........ 6 1 Myers, Michael .. .... .... ... ... ...... .... 47 •near • no61e • necessary Naff, Alen ....... .. ..... .... .. .. .... ......... 51 Naff, Darren .... .... ..... .................. 52 Naff, Jeremy ... ... ..... ...... .. ......... ... 53 Nester, Joel .. ...... .............. ...... . 8, 43 ..... .................... .......... 102, 120, 121 NEWSPAPER ........... ....... .. .. 74, 75 N. H. S .... .. ...... ...... ... .. ........... 96, 97 Noble, Erica ...... .... ...... .... ... 49 , 124 Class of '99 Praver Group A t the end of their seventh grade ¥ear, several members of the class of 1999 began meeting for prayer during lunch on Thursdays. These same students continued the practice when they returned to school as eighth graders. Throughout the year, these eighth to twelve young people faithfully offered praise and petitions to ( in g ery, John .... ............ 9, 43. 102 . ...... 49 ( in g ery, Matthew ..... . . .... 38 ( istner, Catherine . ( itts, Benjy ....................... 13 , 38 ·· ······· ··· ·· .... ........ 93 , 120, 121 • loyal • loving • liBfenin9 ./\ GUAGES .. .... ......... ··-- 84 . 85 .aughon, Jere m y -- .. ... ... 10 , 33. 38 . .. ..... ...... ..... .. 74, 75, 84 , 141. 164 69. 106 . 156 aw, .J oh n ... . . - -- 69 .aw, Ruth .. . - -- 69 ~w rc nce , D ian ne . the Lord, never seeking recognition, always displaying love and concern for their class. Though their number has remained small, these eighth graders represent a special strength and commitment needed to be examples to all RVCS students. Prayer has brought them together to minister to others. Prayer will help them continue to serve in the worthy way. • migliry • merciful • meelr .... 49 M abrey. Joshua ..... ..... ... ... Mabrey. Marti ..... .... ... ... . .... 55 Malpa ss. Justin ............... .. 55 Maness. Regina ..... 70 M ara ntik a . Ch ri s .... 87 Martin , And y _ .. ...... . . ... 59 Martin. Ange la .... 63 Martin. As hl ee .. -··· 57 Martin. Britta ny . .. ..... .... ... 59 Martin. D ustin . 51 Martin . .J ai mi e . . - - .. J2. J8. 9J Martin. Ph ii ip - - 44 . 45_ 120 iana Dittmann, Jessica Rakes, Sarah Motley, LeEtta Turpin and Jaime Cook gather under the trees to pray with one another. This prayer group met regularly each week dw·ing lunch to share and pray. D Meador. Jarrod ... .. .. ...... ... ... ... ..... 63 Meador, Jud y .... ........ ................ .. 70 Mercer, Sheila ....... ......... .. .. ... ... .. 39 Minter, Dion ....... .......... ........ 42 , 43 ···· ·· ·· ··· ······· 152 , 159 Moats, Nicci ......... ... .. ... ...... .. 63 , 73 Moats, Ti sha ... .. ......... .. . 55 Montgomery, Matthew .. .... ........ 57 Moody, Bradley .. .............. ... .... 6 1 Moore, Donna . .... .... .. ... 45 Moslow , Aaron .............. 5 1. 74, 75 Motes. Cara ............... ..... .. .... .. ... 59 Motes. Philip ....... ... .... .... 63 Motle y. Ben ......... .. ... .......... 17, 59 Mot ley. Mega n . 55 Motley . Sara h ... ... ... .... ... .. ... 49. 157 .. 4 1. 80 Mo ulton . Rebekah . 57 Mu ndy. Jason .... .. -- ·· .. .... 0 • obedient • omniscient • omnipotent O li ver, Donna ..... .. ..... ... ...... ....... 53 Olund, Erik ........ ... .. ... .... .. .. ... 63 OPENING .. ... ... ..... .... 2. 3 Osborne, Barret..... . .. .. 57 Osborne. Donna ...... . .. . 70 Osborne . .Juston... ..... 61 Osborne. Whitney .. .. 53 OV ER Tl-IE SUM MER ... .... .. .. 8. 9 Overstreet, Linda . .... .. .... ..... . 4 7 a f/VDEX AclB I Index I �on't let the smoke get in your eyes, Mr. Foley! Accompanied by Bonnie Gay, youth ministries secretary at Shenandoah Baptist Church, Mr. Foley attempts to grill hamburgers on Memorial Day for the high school students. Mr. Foley's great love for the snidents caused him to go the extra mile on many occasions. D Good-bye from Mr. Foley my family and move north to harlottesville, I look back over my two years with a full heart and a tear in my eye. For the last two years I have been privileged to pour myself into working with about a hundred great teenagers every day. I have had the opportunity to develop w onderful relationships that I will always treasure, both with my students and their teachers. It has been a blessing to teach, work with, learn with and pray with these young Christians, many of whom live lives that honor God daily. If there is one thing that I want to accomplish with my students, it is that we would endeavor to think through the issues of life asking several questions: Have I thought about this carefully? What does the Word of God say about the issue? What would Jesus do in this situation? And finally I try to always challenge students with this: Show it to me in the Bible! • ljUief • ljUic.lr • ljUOfif!J Q uese nbe rry . Holly ......... ....... .. .. 53 Quese nberry. Joel ...... .... ...... 29 , 63 Que se nberry, Me la ni e .. ... ..... 45 , 77 ········· ... .......... .. ..... ....... ..... . 80 , 107 • riglifMUB •real • reaoonahle Racier, Richard .... ..... ....... ..... .... .. 45 Rak es, As hl ey ......... .. ........ . 43 , 105 .... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ... ....... .. ..... 126, 127 Rakes, Jessica ............. ... .. .. .. . 49, 75 .... .... .. .... ·············· ······ ······ ·· 107, 157 Rakes. Linda ........... ... .. ........ 70, 71 Rak es, Pri sc ill a .. .... ........... .... .... .. 6 1 Ratliff, Bryan .... ..... ... ... .... .. .... .... 63 Ra tliff, Manely .... .. ....... .... ... 43 , 105 Ratliff, Matthew ..... ...... .. ... .. ... .... 5 1 Ray, Randy ... ..... .. ................. 12, 13 Re id , Laure n .. ... ..... ..... .... .. ...... .. .. 65 Reid, Meagan ..... ............... ..... .... 6 1 Rex rode. C hri st in a .... .. ...... ........ . 53 Rex rode , Gabrie l .. .... ... .... ... 47 , 127 Rey n o lds, Les li e ........... ... .... .. .... . 53 Rey no lds, M atthew ... ........ ......... 51 Richardson, Jay .... ........ 15 , 43 , 100 Richard so n , Kasey ... ....... .. .. .. ..... 53 Roberson, Promi se .. ................. .. 53 Rood. Devon .. ..... .... .. ... ........... ... 57 Rorre r, As hl ey ... ... .... ... .. .... .... ..... 55 Ro ss bacher. Ju stin .... .... .... ........ .. 55 Rothe. Jaso n ... ........ .. .. .. .. ............ 65 Rumbl ey. A m y ........... 47, 124, 125 Rumbley , Ry key ......... ...... ... l 0, 4 1 ... .. .......... .. ... .... ········ 102, 122 , 123 Russell , Eric ..... .. ..... ...... ... ... .... ... 5 1 Russe ll. Scott .. .. .... ... ... ...... .... ... .. . 55 • Bfrong • sincere • seHTess Pasley, Wilson • patient • poo>erful •pure Pagans. J e nni ~ r . . .. 49 .. 2. 28 , 59 Page. Aubrey.. . .. 2. 70 Pa lm ieri , Sand y.. Park. Ki m . .... 12. 68 . 70. 163 Park. Nate . . ....... 70. 87 . 163 59 Park er. Amy . . 49 Parri sh. Natosh ia .. . 9. 47. 99 Pasley. Ha mpton .. . I 02. 118. 11 9 59 Pasley. James . ..... 43, 99 , 102 ........ ... 103, 11 8, 11 9 Perkin son. Mo ll y .. .... .... ..... 47 , 127 Perkinson , Noe ll e ........... 42 , 43, 80 ... ....... .... .. 70 Perkinson, Sand y Peterso n, Ann a . ................. .... 44 Peterso n. Mary .... 44. 45. 127 Pierce, Amy .......... ... ...... .......... 4 7 Pi erce , Geo rge.... . ....... ...... .. .. 45 Pi erce , Joe y .. .............. .... 6 I ..... . 33, 39 . 4 1 Plemm ons. Ja y ... ...... ......... . 93. 99 . 11 9 Plemmon s. Katie .... ................... 45 Poch. Aaron ......... .. .. ... ... ........ .. 65 . .. 53 Poc h. Ama nda . ........ 41 Poff, Amanda ... .... ....... . . Poff, Cass ie ........ ... ...... ...... 43. I 05 Poff, Jaso n ... . 49. 106 Poindexter. McKe nzee ............. 6 1 Polar, Jon at ha n .. ............... ... .. . ... 4 7 Po st, Amy ..... .. ....... ...... ...... ... .. ... 61 Post , Jos hu a . . .... ..... ...... ... . .... 5 5 Powe ll , Caro lin e ...... ... .... ... .. ..... 49 Pri ce . Ju stin ............... ... .. .. . ... 5 1 Pri ce , Kri ste n . ······· 65 Primo . Ange la .. .. . 4 3 . 104 . 10 5. 159 ...... 39 . 70 Prim o . Jud y .. Pug h. Be nj am in . . . .... .. . . ...... 49 Pu gh. Sara h . ..... ... ... ... 55 Sad le r, Eva n ... .... ........ ........ 17, 59 Sad le r. Ha nna h ... ....... .... ..... .... 53 San burn . Rebeca .............. .. ........ 63 Sanb urn . S haw n ... . .. ......... 57 Sav i li e, Robbie ... .. ......... .. ..... ... 5 1 Sc ea rce . Brad ... ... .. ........ ...... ...... 57 B udd y Scearce .......... ..... ........ . I 0 I Scea rce. M a rk .. ....... ... 46. 4 7 106 , 123 ········ 65 Sc hool s. Eric 90. 9 1 SC IENCE . Scott. Scotty . ..... ... .......... 4 7 SECON D GRADE. .. 60. 6 1 .. . 38. 39 . 40. ~I SEN IORS. �by Lori Jane Turner April 12-21 sixteen students and five adults toured the beautiful, historic country of Italy. The trip was a marvelous blend of experiencing the culture, taking in the sights and sharing Christ with the people. The Culture: Italians are very affectionate and some of the girls got grabbed and kissed. The guys, on the other hand, felt that the Italians were rude to them. The group had to pay to sit down and to use the bathroom-this took some getting used to. It seemed that Italians lived off of pasta and hard bread or "nocks." The students had "nocks" for breakfast. "Nocks" were served with pasta for lunch and dinner. The group had their fill of pasta during the trip. The Sights: Our eyes beheld more than we ever could have imagined. We saw things in person that before we had only seen in textbooks. We saw beautiful mountain ranges and magnificent cathedrals, stood by Michaelangelo's "David" and rode gondolas through the streets of Venice. We observed the ancient ruins of Pompeii and toured the Catacombs; rowed through Tiberius' swimming pool and craned our necks at the Sistine Chapel. We saw the Vatican City and the balcony where the Pope speaks. We climbed a high mountain for a panoramic view of Assisi, the holy city. We visited the Tower of Pisa and drove past Mt. Vesuvius. We stood in the Colosseum where the early Christians were brutally persecuted. We threw two coins into the Trevi Fountain. Traditionally the first coin means you will be back to Italy someday and the second means that all your dreams will come true. The People: Though the sights were breathtaking and the culture was interesting, the people we saw were the best part. We took two hundred Italian tracts with us and could have handed out a lot more. Catholicism prevails in the lives of the people and many of them are so caught up in the meaningless rituals of the religion that they do not know personally the One who died for them. We were amazed at the spiritual darkness evidenced in this great country. Our hearts broke as we saw the people's desperate need for Christ. This trip was to be an educational one, and indeed it was. We were reminded of the spiritual hunger felt by those in the world around us, and we were convinced that Christ is the One who will fulfill that need when we make Him known. es Karnes, Matt Smith, Scot1 Whitley, Angela Primo, Dion Minter, Jonathan Turner and Lori Turner sit on a wall overlooking Assi. i, birthplace of Francis, one of the most popular saints in medieval history. W �l\rll () il)I I? SENIOR RETREAT ..... .. ..... 10, 11 SENIOR TRIP ..... ..... ............ 26, 27 SEVENTH GRADE ... ....... ... 50, 51 Shackleford, Allison ... ......... 11 , 41 Shank, Aaron ........ .... ... .. ..... 65, 163 Shank, Leslie ...... ......... ... .. .. ........ 51 Shelor, Tasha ....................... . 43 , 75 Shelton, Aaron ..... ......... ..... ........ 53 Shelton, Janice .... .. .... ......... .. 66, 67 Shelton, Robert ......... ... 42 , 43 , 120 Shiffer, Elizabeth .. ............... 47, 77 Shiffer, Zack .... ..... .... ........ ... 43 , 76 ........ ................ ......... .. 102, 122, 123 Short, Shannon ........ ............. ...... 49 Simmons, Nao mi ...... ........... 49, 79 Simmons, Nath aniel ............. 12, 43 ... .... ...... .. ..... ... ............. . 99, 101 , 119 SIXTH GRADE ...... .. .... .. .. ... 52 , 53 Smart, Christin ........ ........ ........... 53 Smart, Justin .... ..... .......... .... ... ..... 63 Smith , Erin .... ... .. ................ 49, 107 $mi th, Greg ....... ... .............. 51 , 106 Smith, Matthew .... ..... ........... 42 , 43 ··· ··· ··· ····· ·· ······· ··· ·········· ······· 102 , 159 Smith, A ndy ............... .. ... ... .. .... .. 49 Smith , Tay lor .... .. ... ...... ..... ......... 63 Smith, Ty ler ........ .. ....... ... ... ... ..... 59 Smoot, Adam ..... ..... ... ........ .. 41 , 99 ···· ·· ········ ···· ······················ ··· 101 , 119 Smoot. Darlene .. .......... .. 68, 69 , 7 1 Smoot, Ja na ..... ......... .... 49, 75, 127 Smoot, Lori Beth .... ... ... 45 , 75, 127 Snyder, Jess ica ... ........ ... .. .... .. .... 61 ....... I 06 SOCCER, JV ... SOCCE R, VA RSITY ....... 100, 101 SOCCER, V. WOMEN' S ....... . 126 .... 127 ....... .. ........ SOCIAL STUDIES ... .......... 88 , 89 SOFTB ALL , VA RSITY ....... .. 124 ...... 125 ············ ···· ···· ...... 2, 7 1 Somers. Eva ........ . SO PHOM ORE S .. ..... ...... .... . 44, 45 49 Spangler, Andrea .. 70 Sparks. Norm a . 55 Spec k, Adam ............ ...... . ..... 59 Speck , Salina ... .. . 82, 83 SPEECH & DRAMA... Spencer. Joey . .......... ..... ... .... 6 1 . .. . 62, 63 Spencer, Joshua.. ... . 49 . 66 Spencer, Ro bbi e ...... ... 4 7. 106 Spencer. Ti mm y .. SPIR IT WEE K . ... ... 18, 19. 20, 2 1 S PI RIT UA L EM PH AS IS WEE K .. ......... ....... .... ... I 2. 13 ...... 35 SPORTS NE WS Sta lnake r. Ma nd y ...... .. .... ..... .. . I 07 . ... 6 1 Sta mper. Brett . Stamper, Shannon .... .................. 49 Stanley, Debra .. .... ... . I I , 12, 4 1, 84 Stenberg, David ... .. ... ....... .......... 55 Stephens, Daniel .. ...... 4 7, I 06 , 152 Stewart, Jerem y ....... ................... 55 Stovall, Josh .......... ... .... ....... . 17 , 59 Stovall , Samantha ............... ....... 63 Stove r, Angela ................... .. 41, 75 ······ ·· ······· ·· ···· ·········· ······· ····· 14 1, 162 Street, Jacob ............... .......... 52 , 53 STUDENT SENA TE ....... .... 96 , 97 Suh ~ Beve rl y .. ..... ........ .... 3, 39, 71 Suhr, Garrett ... ............... .... . 4 7, I 06 Suhr, Jeff ....... 3, 9, 68 , 71 , 93, 102 SUPERLATIVES .... ............ . 20, 21 Surkamer, Joe II ............... 11 8, 119 Surkamer, Joe III ........ 8, I 0 , 11 , 30 ............. . 39, 41, 100, 101 , 120, 12 1 Swartzendruber, Derick ............ . 51 Swartzendruber, Grant ............... 57 SYMPHONIC BAN D .......... 76, 77 • truthful • tlianlrful • trosrwordiy Talley, A lici a .................. ....... ..... 61 Tankersley, Cath y ... ... ..... .......... . 7 1 Tankersley, Michelle ......... ..... ... 4 7 Tankers ley, Ti ffany ....... ..... ....... . 53 Taylor, Amanda ........... ..... . 41 , 162 Tay lor, Becky ... ...... .... ................ 49 ....... 45 , 123 Tay lor, Jason ........ TEACHER APPREC!A TION WEEK ······ ······ ···· ·········· ························ 156 T ENNIS , VARSITY ... ..... 11 8, 11 9 Terry, B. J ......... ............ ............. 5 1 Terry, Me lody .... .. ... ... .......... .. ... 55 Terry. Va leri e ........... ........ ... 47 , 80 TH IRD GRA DE ................. . 58 , 59 Thomas, Ben ...... ....... . 8, 17, 39, 4 1 .... .. 75 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 11 8, 119, 14 1 Thomas, Che lsea ............... ... . .. .. 63 Thomas , Dionne ........ .... ... ... ...... 5 I Thomas, Mo ll y ....................... ... 63 Thomas, Sam ......... 14, 46 , 4 7, I 06 59 Thompson, Meghan .. ... . ... ...... .... 65 T ill ey, Eli . Ti ll ey. J. T ...... .... ..... .......... .... .. . 5 1 .... 47 Ti ll ey. N ikki . T IT LE PAGE . .. ......................... I Toms, Marian . .. ... ...... ... 14. 39, 71 Truman , Meli ssa ........ ....... ....... 4 7 .. ..... ... 47 Turkington. Deborah . .. 51. 79 Turkington. Kath y .. 62. 63 Turner. Brad ley.. oy, was I excited! A job at last--after months of sitting around, feeling boxed in and bored stiff, I was finally being sent out for my first job. Some of my friends had already found jobs, some at offices, others at clinics, but I was going to a school. Just imagine--what an important, life-changing place. Sweet, innocent young minds soaking up all that knowledge so that one day they too could face the world, ready for any job thrown at them. Well, at first I was rather stiff and nervous. My new supervisor was a little brusque, and I received a rather cool reception. I got the distinct feeling that he'd rather have someone B O other than me to work with. He loaded me down with books, papers, disks, pens and pencils and we staited off! Little did I know that life in a school could be so rough! I was pushed hurriedly down the hall through a maze of snobby students that only grunted disgustedly as I nudged past them . Not one spoke kindly; none noticed that I was new and begging for some attention. After a couple of rough class periods of being shoved from one room to the next, I was ready to quit. Those classrooms were a total waste of time for me. I just stood there, servmg no purpose, waiting for the bell to nng. continued on next page h, please, please, please ' Let me get throu gh thi s hall before all the classes empty o ut. I thought I co uld make it, but the bell just rang, and the student s are already pouring o ut of the rooms. Please don ' t bump me. You might break something importa nt. How I wi sh there wa s ano ther way through thi s building! �Later in the teachers' workroom I was treated even more rndely. You would think that adults would at least be cowieous and respectful. Was I ever wrong! A few of them really seemed to be exasperated at me constantly showing up in their "precious" room. I've never heard such complaining. I certainly seemed to be in everyone's way. I was jostled and pushed from side to side as teachers made snide remarks about my supervisory teacher, Mr. Grooten, leaving me in there. Perhaps the most butniliating aspect of my experience came when several students decided to hide me from Mr. Grooten. I prided myself in always being on the job, ever faithful , never failing to show up on time, ready to do any job assigned. Some mischievous students pulled me outside one day and left me waiting and shivering in the cold while Mr. Grooten searched everywhere for me. Because of me, he was late to class and all out of sorts. I really wanted him to know that I had nothing to do with the incident, but somehow I failed to communicate that to him. I've heard that he's asked for a better working situation next year. I'll miss him, but I'll never forget my first year at RVCS as "Joe's Cart." - tJrne r, Jonath a n .. ... ......... .. . 43, 75 ........ ... .... .... ... .... ... .. IOI. 159 --~-~ e r, Lori Ja ne .. ... ...... ....... 15 , 4 5 ......... ... .. ... .. ... ..... .. ... ... ...... . 77 , 159 ~-t.Jrp i n , Dav id .. .. .. .... ..... .... ... .... ... 47 ~ t.Jrpin , LeE tta ..... .. ..... 49 , I 07 , 15 7 V lug. Jodi e .. .. .... .... ... ...... .... .. 4 5. 77 VOCA L M USI C ..... ... ... .. ..... 80 , 8 1 V OLL EYBALL , JV ...... ... ... .... . l 0 7 V OLL EY B ALL. VARSITY ... 104 , ··· ······ ····· ······· ···· ··· ········· ··· 105 VO LUNT EE R PROG RAM ..... 156 Yoss. Dav id ... .... .. ... ...... ..... ... ... .. 59 • unique • unified • unabaBed ; p di ke, April ...... .... I 0 , 33, 40 , 41 74, 75 , I 0 5 , 124, 141 , 152 . 154 )~ dike, Don a ld. .. . .. . . .. 4 . ... 4 , 5. 12, J pd ike, D o nn a .. .. 71 , 156 va ugh a n, A m a n da \/ lug, Be n . • vic.forioaB • valued • vibrant .... 44. 45 .. ······ 4 7 • wise • 61Drtliy • wonderful W a ldron. Co urtney .... .. . .. 52. 53 Wa lte rs . Gav in . .. 4 5. 101 ....... ... .... .. 53 W a ng. J os hua . ... .. 47 , 75, 152 W a rd . Be n . .... ...... 51..+JW a rd . @111 IS .. ... .... . 43. 87 W a re . .J e nni fe r .. ... ... .... 44, 4 5 W a rre n. M a tt . ... . 5 1. 74. 75 W a rre n. Nath an . W a rre n. Timo th y .... ....... .... .... ... 59 49. 126. 127 W eave r. M ega n W e bb . G rega ry .. .. ······· ·· ·· ··· 53 W e bb. M e li ssa .. ....... 41. 93. 152 here he is, my supervisory teacher. Mr. Grooten. It is so nice to be out in the halls when they are empty. Is that Robin behind that camera? Am I going to be in the yearbook. Oh, how exciting! My friends back at the warehouse just won't believe it. T Weg ner, Delores ... .. ... ... ....... 7 1. 75 Weiser, Stacie ......... ..... .... .... .. .... 57 Weiser, Susie .... ... .... ..... ..... ... 49 . 75 ...... ..... .... .......... ...... ..... 107, 127 White, Sarah .. .. ... .. ... ... ........... .... . 5 1 Whitfield, Chery l .. .... .. .. .... .... .. ... 7 1 W hitl ey, Scott .. .. ..... ... 43, 152 , 159 Whitl ow, Alli son .... ... ..... .. .. ..... ... 57 W hitlow. Angie .. ... ... .. 4 1. 104, 105 Whitlow, James ........ ... ... ... .. ....... 5 1 Wike, Dave .... ... ... .. ... .. ... 3 1, 33 . 4 1 Willi ams, Holl y ... ....... .. ... ..... .. .... 15 Wimmer. Cec ilia .... .. .. .. ...... .. ...... 65 W immer, Janet ..... ..... .. 32 , 7 1. 156 Wimmer. Jenn y .. ..... ..... .. ... .. 30, 32 .. .... .... .... .... . ... .. 4 1, 104, 105 Wi se . .J enni fe r .... . ...... ..... .. ... .... 45 -ii\i111 Y..,iseman. Lacey .. .. ...... .. ... ..... .... 53 Wi seman, McCa ll . 65 Woods. Jonath an .. .. 55 Woods, Karyn ........ .. .. ..... ... ...... 4 7 WO RLD NEWS .. 34 . ..... . . 40 . 4 1, 84 W n.g I1t • M arg1e 28. 45 W ri ght. Mary.. . W ri g ht. Philli p .. . . . .. . . . 55 Wri ght, Rebecca ....... ..... ..... 4 7. I 07 Wright, Rhonda ...... ...... .. 13, 4 1, 80 • yearning • yielding • youtliful Ya tes. Dav id .. ...... .... .... .. ... ... 16. 5 1 YEARBOOK. .... ... .... .... ..... 74, 75 • aealous • 8BBtfU{ • aenifli Z immerman. Anna ...... . ... .... 5 1. 75 ...... ... .......... . ............... l 0HD3 Z immerm an, Brittney ... .. ...... .... 55 Z immemrn n. Chris...... ... .. ..... .. 55 Zimmerman. Justin ... . ....... 47. 106 Zimmerman. Matt hew .. .... 55 59 Zimmerman, Sarah ..... . 63 Zimmerman. Zachary �FOCUS ON THE UNSEEN "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for . .. " A s one looks back over the 1994-95 ft.school year, he will remember the triumphs, and failures he has experienced in this most recent chapter in his life. He will remember the August breeze that whisked in a new school year and instilled in him the desire and goal to study diligently and do well. His thoughts may show him the blinking lights of the Christmas tree, and he will feel the same feelings of complete happiness and delight that he had during the holiday season. Perhaps his thoughts will tum to seeing those first wild flowers blooming across the fields and the promise and anticipation that the smell of the fresh springtime air brought. Then he will stop remembering, and start Ii ving. He can focus --through laughter and tears--on the unseen future waiting for him to claim, which is waiting to claim both him and this moment as a memory. . . the evidence o/ things not seen. ' ' H ehre vi ·s I I : I ~ FOGUS DIV THE UIVSff/V II C.loe1n9 n the last days o f schoo l. se ni ors Ange la Stove r and Amanda Taylor concentrate on an art proj ec t. Sunny days s uch as thi s o ne pro v ided many hours for the sen iors to rem ini sce on years past. O �'e n tho ugh Mrs Park' s baby was due on June 11 , she attended school right up ntil the las t d ay. Th e sixth grade cl ass hos ted a baby shower fo r her and Mr. Park o n Me mo rial Day . (Editor 's note: Landon Nicholas Crutchfie ld Park was bo m on Jun e 9. 1995. shortly befo re Imprint '95 wellt to print.) E T he c lass of 1995 is o nl y too happy to be gradu atin g. The look of j oy on the ir faces can be ex pressed as re li ef and sati sfacti on fo r the ir acco mpli shme nts throu ghout the ir hi g h sc hoo l caree rs. nna Zi mm t' rm a n ass ists c lass mate Nikk i Breedi ng on an as_s ignmem co ncernng th e M iddl e S<'hool Ch mn icle . T ht' hard work o t the sta ll all owed the m to fini s h tht' ir dead lin t's n n tim e a nd in order A G t' lll'!.!L' M il'i1at' I Ka lafut a nd fri e nd Aaron S ha nk c nj,1v recess together. These c· ut t' b\l v:-. c·x ,·m plify th e j oy o f youthfuln ess as thc•y share a sm1 k. FOCUS ON 1HE UNSEEN lloein �FOCUS ON THE UNSEEN Valedictorian Jeremy Laughon leads the Class of '95 as they begin the processional of the Baccalaureate Service. Alumnus Byron Harvey, class of ' 78 , delivered the message, challenging the class to walk worthy of God 111 every aspect of their life. Walk ... Wholeheartedly Optimistically Righteously Tenderly Honestly m Yieldedness to C hri st I · I i1cssulo11i1111.' 2 . 1~ ����So we fix eyes not on what is se en ,but ~°" .I v17 ~ . / ( tJ ~~"O~sh V--\-S d'c5\)0~d For what is s een is temporary , but what is un I I Corinthia ns 4 : 18 �on what zs I • D c fl fl u u 1 5 D ~ y y seen zs etern al. �� 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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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roanoke Valley Christian 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 1995 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 Imprint1995 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/97/9037/Imprint1998.pdf a85c544565fd21b46532226a16047d89 PDF Text Text ��0 £J~H9s Glory ............................. 2 DEDICATION 4 STUDENT LIFE 6 ACADEMICS 36 PEOPLE 62 SPORTS 98 Found Faithful ..................................... . Life in the Light .................................... . Turning to Wisdom ........................... . In His Image ..................................... . Give the Glory ....... .......................... . .cg~~~~. . . .. . . . . . 130 Ck~~~~e Glory ..................... 166 tried us, as silver is tried." Psalms 66:10 ��In September of 1973 , Roanoke Valley Christian Schools opened its ld oors and began what has so far been a successful journey. i;.:dministration was em_ployed, follo~ed by faculty and staff, ~roviding valuable service and experience to the school. After beginning with Kindergarten through grade five, plus the preschool Children ' s Center, the school was expanded in 1974 to include sixth ri nd seventh grades, and , in 1975, grades eight through ten. Another grade was added each year until the twelfth grade was reached , with the first class graduating in 1978. That same year plans were made to ~·ound out the program with the construction of a gymnasium; the dedication of this building occurred on June 3, 1979. Over the past twenty-five years , as God continually proved Himself faithful, facilities were expanded and added to accommodate the growing school and church ministry. In the summer of 1997, Pastor Alderman shared once again a vision for expansion and the need for a larger music building to be used by the church and the school. In January , 1998, ground was broken and "Vision 21 " became a reality . As the school continues to grow spiritually and expand physically , God ' s !guidance and provision will continue to lead the ministry into the !twenty-first century. IMPRINT ROANOKE 1998 v ALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 6520 Williamson Road Roanoke, VA 24019 ! Volume: 21 Population: 558 Reflecting HIS GL ORY �TAKING NOTE. Stude nt s ha ve th e opportunity to sha re s pec ial mu sica l ta le nts w ith th e stude nt body durin g c hape l. The Hi g h School Ensemb le frequently performs a se le ction durin g thi s time. feat urin g the entire gro up or spec ific me mbe rs. At other times, individual s sin g o r play mu sica l in strum e nts to he lp lead in worship. Singing choruses is a regular part of thi s time . Sam Thomas sha re s hi s gift of mu s ic with the high sc hool student bod y by playing a so ng he wrote. FIRST COMES LUNCH, THEN COMES RECESS. First graders sit down to enjoy their lunch . Th is meal is always exciting for the elementary students, because recess follows. As with most of the firs t graders recess is the most favorite part of the day. SIPPIN' BACK AND RELAXING. First grader Jimmy Hayden winds down by drinking a juice box . Upon returning from the Ci vic Center, where Mi ss Toms' class saw a produ ction of Charlo11e 's Web , the class was able to eat their lunch in the classroo m on th e floor. FINAL CURTAIN CALL. The '98 Imprint staff takes a bo w after the performance of the annual dedi cati on skit. The yearbook staff took a different route with the skit thi s year and decided to do a li ving slide show. II I I I BAAHBY SOFT. Andrea Howes and Bethany Hayes pe t the la mb. whil e Mrs. Howes makes sure she doesn' t sq ui rm free. For Show and Tell. th e stude nt s may brin g anyt hin g they co nside r importa nt a nd share the o bject with th eir c lass mates. WITH ONE VOICE. Tyler Meadow s, Beth any Hayes. and Han nah Z immerma n belt o ut th e notes in mu sic cJw,s. Whe n the e le me nta ry stude nts ha ve mu sic class. their voices echo thro ugh the e ntire up <;ta irs fl oor. ~~ 2 OPE N J: C Reflecting Hi s Glory TA KI NG A "POLE." The a nnu al stu de nt- led eve nt. See You at th e Po le. drew a large c rowd thi s yea r. Be n Ward headed up th e eve nt. and added a key board to accomp an y the stu de nt s as th ey sa ng praise so ngs. EVERY TIME A BELL RINGS. Seni o r Marc Flac k wu n · t be rece ivin g hi s win gs a nytim e soo n. He ma y loo k lik e a swee t li ttl e a nge l. but do n ' t le t th a t cute smil e fo o l yo u. In th e Spee c h a nd Drama· s C hri st mas pre se nt a ti o n. Marc played a te rror of a te n- yea r-o ld nam ed "Chip." �Reflecting H I s G L 0 R y Playing with babies is so much fun. When kids are young, they laugh at anything. Practically everyone has played the game where a person holds a baby in front of the mirror and asks , "Who is that?" To a mature mind the answer is simple, but think about it. Nearly half a person's life is spent trying to answer the feebleminded question, "Who is that?" What makes up who a person is? Christians have an edge on those who do not believe or take to heart the Word of God. The Bible helps people clarify what makes them who they are. Many depressed people wander alone and confused for years simply because they cannot figure out which image they wish to reflect. Just as every morning people wake up and expect the mirror they look at to convey the proper physical image, Christians should look at the Bible to reflect the proper spiritual image. When a person is saved, he dies to himself, allows Christ to be Lord of His life, and chooses to follow a path in which Christ is seen instead of the individual. 2 Corinthians 3: 18 says, "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord 's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. " (New International Version). The next time there is a miITor in the room, take a long look into it and ask. ·'Who is that ?" because the reflection should always be C hrist's . by Alisha Clarke ~~ O PEN JNG Reffecri11 g His Gfon 3 �Found F A I T H F u In choosing the dedication for the silver anniversary edition, the decision was made to honor someone who has been faithful to our school throughout its twenty-five years. It is quite evident that A. C. Hollins, High School Principal, has been involved with the school ministry in various capacities for most of the time the school has been in existence. Mr. Hollins was born in Roanoke, Virginia on Thanksgiving Day in 1947. He graduated from Staunton River High School and then began his college career by attending Virginia Tech for three years. Four years later he graduated from Piedmont Bible College with a Bachelor of Theology. After leaving Piedmont, Mr. Hollins went to West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. He later attended the graduate division of Liberty University , ending, for the time being, his college career with a masters degree from Piedmont. While Mr. Hollins was attending Virginia Tech he met his future wife, Sue. On December 30, 1968 they were married. They now have three children, two boys and one girl, Dale, Todd, and Rebekah . Mr. Hollins felt the Lord call him into full time Christian service during the summer of 1969 and from that day he has served fai thfully, pastoring churches as God led. He has been very involved in community activities in the Town of Montvale, such as volunteering as a fireman and donating many volunteer hours with Montvale Water Company. He is a certified in structor for both fire fighting in the state of Virginia and first aid/CPR for the Red Cross. In addition to these many responsibilities, he has taken an active interest in the school from which all his children grad uated, Roanoke Valley Christian. He has served as teacher, substitute teacher, and principal at various times over the years, but hi s first love is building relationships with others. In grateful appreciation fo r hi s years of service and dedication to the students, the Imprint '98 staff recognizes Mr. A. c. Hollins. His commitment to God and his willingness to serve in many different ways is an inspiration to all who know him. by Michelle Hightower 4 OPENING Dedication L �THE FAMILY PORTRAIT. B ack: Rebec ca. T odd. A. C.. a nd D a le. Front: Laure n. Je annette. Sue . A nge la. M atth ew. and Victoria. Spe ndin g time w ith fami ly is very important to Mr. Ho llin s. espe cially at Christm as . BLACK TIE AFFAIR. Mr. Ho llin s is a ll dressed up for a high school affa ir durin g hi s junio r or se ni or year. The blac k pants and w hite dinner j ac ke t are re mini scent of the formal attire popular during th e 60's. Thi s sty le. which was quite the thin g during th at time. wo uld be very different from th e formal wea r wo rn to day by m ost high sc hoo l s tude nt s . ROCK-A-BYE-BABY. Mr. H o llin s rock s Laure n. one o f hi s three grandch il dren. as s he slee ps peacefull y through hi s birthday party . Hi s son T odd has one child, a nd hi s other so n. D a le . has two. His c hildren say ··he is 'Dael.· not merel y our fa th e r." THE SPIRITUAL WALK. Fo ll owi ng hi s sa l va ti o n durin g Vacat io n Bibl e Sc hoo l. Mr. Ho llin s. abou t age e ig ht. is bapti zed at the Beaver Da m Creek in Be dford by Bill Shroede r. Mr. Ho llin s has a c lose wa lk w ith God a nd des ires lO help o thers co me lO kn ow the Lord. YOUNG AND IN LOVE . S t1 <' a nd A . C ce le brate the ir fir st Ne " Year·s Eve tll ge th e r as a co upk . Toda\'. tik' Ho llin ' fa mil y sti 11 t: njn vs e nt e rt a inin g a nd spc' nd ing tim e w ith fa rnil ) and fr iend ,. WORKING MAN. Mr Ho llin s is ha rd at OVER THE HILL. Mr. Ho llin s is sur- wo rk o n th e co nstru c ti o n for th e sc hoo l ca m p us. He ha s variou s ta le nt s a nd wo rk s in ma ny diffe re nt fi e ld s. O ne o f hi s g reates t loves is vo lunt ee rin g for the fire departm e nt. Hi s so n To dd says. ·· it w as th a t tim e tog e th e r in th t' fire de part me nt. durin g the trainin g and the ca ll s. that I fee l brnu g ht me c lose r to my clad. not as a fa th e r. but as so meo ne th a t I fe lt I cu ulcl ta lk tu as a fri e nd." pri sed w ith a birthd ay part y fro m th e farnlt y as he turn s fift y. T o ho nor thi s eve nt. the s taff we lco me d him w the Mo nt val e Fire fi g ht e rs Re tire me nt Ho me w he re Mr. Bro w n and Mr. Larso n (a lready me mbe rs) s howed him th e ropes by start in g hi s rockin g chair befril·f' he sat clo w n in it. Unfo rtun a te ly. they a ll had clillicult y ge tting nut o f th e c hairs w he n the fire a la rm we nt off SO STILL AND SO CLITE . T\\(1 -vearo ld .A. C. Ho llin , si b r<'n1arkab l' sti ll and q ui e t fo r hi , nl<Hh c' r He· is a ll dressed and read \ l<l g<' to c· lrn rrh \\·ith h i, t'a m ih �• L 1 f e T H E G H Remember when, as a child, the highlight of the week was the gs do not change much when students get older; everyone looks forw d to getting any possible change in the pace of their schedules that they ca get. Day in and day out the routine of doing the same playground? Well, t things repeatedly can ometimes be monotonous. To alleviate the stress of school, students use their weekends in many different ways. Field tr ps, vacations, holidays, and time spent with friends are just a few of the ways tudents retreat. Even when classes are not in session, the students are still c lled to live and walk as Christ did. This responsibility and calling never get y easier, but as the students seek tHe Lord and try to find His will, life becomes more joyful. Students are no the only ones who look forward to a break occasionally. Teachers anticipa e time off from school as well. Of course, anyone who deals with elementary middle school or high school students needs a welldeserved break. Teach rs set the example of Godly living outside the classroom. Often, they are verlooked and their need for time off sometimes goes unnoticed, even thoug they need the break as much as the students do. Either person, whether teacher or student, is called to live a life pleasing to God. Jesus Christ ca e to earth to show men how to walk righteously and upright. The path was ade clear for believers to follow. John 1:4 says, "In him was life; and the life as the light of men.'' Too often people search for life, love, and happiness in places other than the true source. Christ is everything all people of all ages need to be truly happy and have true joy. Surrender to Him and relish the Light of life. By Alisha Clarke 6 STUDENT LJFE Di vider Page �LEAN ON ME. Brandon Bolinsky and Ryan Allman "dressed in their best duds" for the banquet at Word of Life Inn during their senior trip . SHIPPING OUT. Bryan Ferguson gazes over the waters at the port of J arnestown as he considers the simpl e life of the colonists who came to America long ago. FOOD FOR THOUGHT. James JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS. Pasley and Andy Martin enj oy so me snacks at the middl e sc hool Christmas party. T raditi onall y, the middl e sc hoo l ce le brates the ir Chri stmas party by go ing to the bow ling all ey for so me time of bow ling and snack ing. A few members o f the seni or class enj oy time together on a camping trip . The weekends are great for many hi gh sc hoo l students to have a good time together away from sc hoo l. Getting away is important fo r relaxation and fu n. -~ 7 STUDE . ·1 l JFL Di i·ider Pag <:' �TRYING OF FA IT H. Thi s summer eac h camper learned to have their fa ith challe nged as they prac ti ced tru stin g one a nothe r in vari ous ac ti viti es. The obj ect of thi s tru st was to work toge ther pulling fell ow campers over the wall. accompli shing mo re as a team. NO ONE CAN EAT JUST ONE. So me o f th ese kid s mu st thin k th at sharin g is a great thing as they all steal Ryan Fl ack's fri es . These boys gathered at W alro nd Park to give a party for th eir pa rtne r in crime, Evan Sadle r, who moved to North Carolina during the summe r. "I was abl e to go on a mi ssion s trip to Mexico. I had a lot of fun and got to serve the Lord ." - Melod y Terry 8th Grade CLOWNING ARO UND . A pa inted face an d smi le are not all th e re is to these c low ns! Under eve ry trace of makeup is a larger view of se rvant hood and C hri st li ke spirits . Senior Rebecca Wright and fr iends used thi s mi ni stry to reac h c hil dre n o n a summe r mi ss ion s trip. SINGI NG PRAISES. S mil es re n ec t th e joy co min g from the mu sic these middl e a nd hi g h sc hoo l slllde nt s a re mak in g toge th er. T he stud e nt s pre pa red so ngs toge th e r in o rde r lo mini ste r to peo pl e o n th e stree ts o f Roa no ke C ity. With vo ices lifted in pra ise, they share the ir j oy to a ll who w ill li ste n. WORK TO BE DONE.M r. Ho llin s le nd s a helpin g ha nd in co nstru cti o n of the new nursery add iti o n to th e ch urc h . Mu c h vo lun teer work is needed to maintain the c hurc h and sc hoo l fac iliti es. ROAD KILL. Mock te rro rists were planted at va ri ou s place s to make Camp Eag le campers sus pi c io us. Robb ie Spe ncer. d isg ui sed in a shaggy wig. atte mpts lo ga in the sy m pathy of rowdy ca mpe rs. -~ \TIJDI ~ TLJH 8 01 1er the Sum mer " My summe rs are bu sier than my sc hoo l yea r. Every sum me r my fa mil y o f about thirty go on a vacati o n togethe r. I a lso have a lot of othe r ac ti vit ies .'' - Jess ica Rakes 11th Grade LEAR N IN G TH E ROP ES. De re k McK inn ey kee ps hi s eyes foc used o n th ~ nex t ste p. as he ove rco mes th e o bsta c les of thi s hi g h ro pes co urse al Ca mp Eag le . C ha ll e nges suc h as th ese ma ke o ur fa ith stro nge r as we ll as leac h us to kee p n ur eyes foc use d o n th e goa l. �Summer Vacation Students make many plans for fun with friends over the long, hot summer months by V A L E R I E T E R R Y Riiiinnnngggg! The final bell pealed across the campus. With a sigh of relief from the students (and teachers) , school was over. Although everyone was not yet looking forward to the next school year, each person was anticipating summer. When students were asked what their summer plans included, answers came back such as going to the beach, camp. missions trips, jobs, going to the lake , summer school , sleeping and lazing around the house. Many high school students worked during the summer. The mall was a favorite place to find a job. Other jobs students found were restaurants, car washes, grocery stores, and clothing stores. Some students worked odd jobs for family or neighbors to earn extra money. Camping and swimming were favorite activities for many. Several students were involved in short-term missions trips with their churches. Trips to Portsmouth, Virginia and New York City for inner-city m1ss1ons were taken. Roanoke City Missions Week was an evangelistic outreach for the youth at Shenandoah. Family vacation times were eagerly anticipated. Going to the beach was a favorite activity for many. Some took friends so the fun could be shared. Weekend activities with family and friends were also popu- lar. Many students could be found at Smith Mountain Lake skiing, swimming. or boating. As the summer progressed. students began planning for the new school year. Some say that the summer went by too fast. while others were glad to be back in the swing of things. but all agreed a break was needed! "' I didn ' t do mu c h be sides eating. s lee pin g and wa te r skiin g ... - Matt Oli c hwe ir 11th Grade WEEPING WILLOW. With a tear of goodby e for an old fri e nd. Mrs. Updike manages a smil e before the tre e out s id e the sc ienc e lab is c ut down. Th e disea se d tree , which had been u se d by Mrs. U pdik e for s tud e nt s wh o did ··too much talkin g,·· h ad to be cut down be fore school starte d. ON A MISSION. Sarah Motl ey too k a mi ss io n s trip with he r youth group from First Bapti st C hurc h to Port s mouth. Virg inia. Th e youth de partme nt participat e d al o n g w ith Fair w ood Agape Bapti s t C hurc h in Port s mouth tu teach Vacation Bibl e School to th e inner -cit y kid , in th e area. HANGING AROllND.Si:-- th gra dn BL'll Mo tk \ pre pare ' l\1 ta kL' a h ra' e j um p ,m the· hi g h rn pt' ' co urse . ..\ thkt1 c e nde;t\ n r' s uc h a' th ese' are great I\ c nj '" ,·d a nd SlHt g l11 after I'; th e st udent, . �HEAD OYER WHEELS. Tim Spe ncer soars O\"Cr th e handl e bars afte r o ne of hi man y jumps. A s mall ramp was built at th e edge o f th e d o nut ho le a nd was very popular . .. until th e bic ycle c h ain fe ll off. HANGING BY A " SWING." The ro pe sw ing by the swimming hole brin gs smil es to anyone' s face. Amy Pi erce realizes the truth of thi s statement as she takes a turn. HIGH HOPES. Nia Douglas "gears up'' to go on the ropes co urse at Camp Eag le. The sw ing at the end of the cou rse was a favorite among the seniors. ROCKING THE BOAT. " FLIP 'EM! " Matthe w Hawki ns li stens to the cri es of hi s class mates as Ali sha Bro wn and Gabriel Rexrode beg for mercy. Eve n thou gh th ey had all of their clothes on and the seniors were just a few short hours from leav ing , be in g the devious character that Matt is, he had th em .. ''B UN KED" TOGETHER. One of the thi ngs seniors will remember most abo ut th e retreat are the things that happened in th e cab in s. Severa l of the seni ors huddl e toge th er on the bun k to record the occasion. 10 STUDENT Llf-E Senio r Retreal "Senior Retreat was a great chance to spend time with peo ple in my class. Some of these people had been my friend s fo r a long time , and others I got to know better. " - Ben Ward - HAVING A BALL. On the last day of th e seni or retreat, members of th e c lass co uld be fo und doin g vari ous thin gs such as pla ying vo ll eyba ll , sw immin g, and j umpin g on the trampolin e. Vo ll ey ball beca me very com petiti ve as the seni ors pitted the ir ski ll s again st one ano th e r. "I go t c lose r to th e g irl s by d o in g the ··soOM-TAT.. in the middl e o f the g irls· cab in. ·' - Whitnei Pe nn - ... FLIPPING OUT. As th e g irl s arc thro w n under th e s urfac e . Gabe makes o ne last e ffort to kee p he rse lf fro m be in g imm e rsed in th e mudd y wa te r. Need less to say, they were not happy ca mpers. Un see n on th e s ho re. Linda Overs tree t see k s reve nge o n Matt by g rabbin g a fist full o f dirt and preparing to thro w it at him. �WATER LOGGED. After jumping off of the ra mp , Jami e Brenne man emerges from the wate r for ju st o ne mo re run. Phil Powell , Camp Direc tor, worked w ith Mr. Colston on the re trea t, allowing the seniors to use hi s bic yc le for the water ramp , coordinatin g the ropes course, and teac hing sound effec ts with his favorite so ng, " Wh o is King of the Jun g le?" JUMP AROUND.Do renda McGuire and Libby Shiffer take a bow after "jumping around" for a whil e . Everyone in th e class loved the trampolin e, whether th ey we re just sitting around te llin g sca ry stories in th e middle of th e ni g ht or doin g flip s and other thin gs a perso n normally wo uldn ' t be able to do on the ground. Havin g fun on th e trampolin e is also a great way to exerc ise . SABOTAGE. James Masterson. Ben Clark, and Jamie Breneman spla s h Michelle Hi g htower, an innoc ent bystander who was merciless ly dragged into th e water by the three guys. Making Connections The senior retreat was a time for the class to come closer together by A L I S H A On August 27 -28, the senior retreat was held at Camp Eagle. From day one, the class of ' 98 has been recognized as a class with extreme diversity. Because of this diversity , the manner in which these seniors bonded was different from any other class. The sharing time was not a time when everyone poured out their souls and ended with a big group hug. Instead, thi s se nior class joked about "emotion al scars" they had left on one another. Comments such as , " You cal led me fat in the eighth grade and it really hurt my feelings!" echoed from the voices of the class. Bonding took place not in the circle, but in every other C LA R KE aspect of the retreat. Whenever the seniors look back, the memories will be of Jamie Breneman, Garrett Suhr, and Tim Spencerjumping the camp director 's bike off a homemade ramp into the doughnut hole. The games " Mingle " and " Wink" were also favorites at the retreat. No one ever imagined that Nia Douglas, just to win so me candy,would jump into Joe Holland swor th· s arms as Mr. Colston shouted out the final numb e r in " Mingle ." Throughout the pitc h black ni ght, stude nts could be fo und spe nding time getting to know each other better. Some students just hung out on the tram poline te lling scary stories or sat out in the field looking at the stars. Whether a person was at the trampoline, on the beach, or at the swimmjng hole. connections were made and memories were born in the hearts of the senior class. ··11 was relaxing to steal away into the woods and get to know eac h other and ourse lves. bur the best was MINGLE'" - Emi ly Halsey - ~~ .STUDENT LJF[ Senior Rerreat 11 �Beyond the Textbook Leaving behind the written word, students are given the opportunity to get hands-on experience by Each year field trips are taken, allowing the students to get out of school and explore various fields. Teachers attempt to provide trips with a wide variety of interest to give the students a visual perspecti ve on their textbook studies. The freshmen went to Old Salem and saw historic landmarks of long ago. This proved to be a disappointing trip for man y because of the weather. Rain fell througho ut the day as st udents dashed from building to building. T he sophomores visited Was hington where they were given worksheets with questions to answer at each site they visited. They went to the National Zoo , where so me groups had difficulty finding al l the an im als. One gro up WHAT'S THAT? Josh Fo ste r. K. C. G il bert. a nd Tiffany Dobbs look on w ith inte res t as th e to ur g uide e xpl ain s the he rbs used d urin g the Re vo lut ionary War. ~~ ~2 Jl ')l IJDF ' T LJff HS Field Trips J E N N I F E R AT K I N S never did find the panda bear. The students also toured the National Aquarium , the Smithsonian , and the Air and Space Museum. The junior class tou red Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. People m authentic costumes acted, worked, and lived as though it was the 17th or 18th century , showing the students how they cooked their food, started fires , made candles, lo aded gunsor cannons,andtookcare of animals. The students also saw what was in side the ships colo ni sts used when they came from Europe . The senior class also traveled to Washington, where they were ab le to see the past and present aspects of our government. They saw th e documents on which our n a tion wa s founded: the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. The class was also able to sit in on a session of the Hou se. A highlight was having a picture taken with Bob Goodlatte. Overall the classes had a good time and enjoyed the break from the everyday style of learning by the textbook . " I e njoyed learnin g more abo ut our gove rnment with my c lass ." - Mary Childress Senior LISTENING INTENTLY. E rin Assa id and E ri ca Nob le li s te n as a co lo nial Williamsburg g uid e s hares w ith th e s tu dent s abo ut th e fo rm of gove rnm e nt u sed in th e early da ys o f Am e ri ca' s hi s to ry. T he cap it o l bu ildin g was th e first s top of th e day in th e to ur a nd th e te mpe rature was ch ill y e no ugh that s tude nt s s hi vere d as th ey wai ted and w is he d th ey h ad wo rn wa rm e r c lo thin g. HANGING AROUND. Th e sop honwrcs mak in g up thi s gro up e nj o y th e oppo rtu nit y to spe nd time w ith eac h o th e r a s th e y vis it th e sc ie nce mu se um s in Washin gton. In th e Nati onal Aq uarium . rh e class saw man y ty pes of se a c re atures w ith va ry in g habitat s . Wh e n le avi ng th e mu se um . th e stude nt s were ab le to b uy T sh irt s a nd othe r me morabilia fro m th e' s tree t ve ndors in the area . �CAUGHT RED-HANDED. Erin Assaid and Jessica Rakes are stuck in the stockades. In the colonial clays of Williamsburg th ose who had broken laws were placed in the stoc kade s for the clay as a form of public humiliation. "The trip to Old Salem was a great experience to see ho w the people li ved in that day." - Josh DeLong Freshman WITH THE TOP GUY.The se nior class sits on the steps of th e cap itol building with Congressman Goodlatte . Good latte is a newly-elected member of th e Ho use of Representati ves and repre se nts the di stri ct in whi ch many of the students li ve. He is bes t known for hi s co nse r vative viewpo int on man y iss ues . THIS IS HOW IT 'S DONE. An Indian g uid e shares how the Indian s around J amestown made ca noes. Mr. Co lst on. Joh n Kraemer. Bryan Ferguson. Naomi Simmons. a nd Jan a Smoot look o n with c uriou s express io ns as th e guide exp lains how the wood is s low ly burned. th en carved to ob tain the desired shape . "' I enj oyed getting closer lo my fri e nds. and the mall was awesome. - Amanda Hal sey Sophomore WHAT'S THE ANSWER? Paul Ca usey searches through th e mat e rial post ed on th e wall as Matth ew Ratliff wa it s pa ti e ntl y. Filling out qu es tionnaires in sured that th e stude nt s saw everythin g Mrs Updik e plan ned for the trip . THE CAPTAIN'S CREW. K. C. Gilbert. Rebecca Bryant. Gina Guthrie. and Chris Crawford tour the deck of a ship. The boat is a replica of one on whic h the co lonists trave led to America. Th e student s were ab le to go below deck and see the cramped and rough condi ti ons the people endured in order to obtain fre edom. HA YING FUN. Leanna Hollandswo rth and Eva Jones enj oy each oth er· s company in D. C. The studen ts saw ve ndors se llin g T -s hirt s. watches. and sung la sses. NICE FUR.Joy Bellows looks at the furs used to make nece ss iti es in the 18t h ce ntury. The hides we re iannecl and treated for clitlcrent uses by the co loni sts. �TAKING A SHOT. Jon Fullmer shows off hi s tal e nt in pool at Lase r Venture whil e wa itin g for hi s turn at the laser tag co mpetiti o n. Re prese ntati ves from eac h class dodged lase r ra ys and attempted to overpowe r th eir oppo ne nt s in th e bl ack li ght s of the ga me area. Playoffs betwee n th e juni ors and th e sophomores res ulted in a w in for th e junio rs . but the real competion was between the faculty chapero nes as th ey donned refl ec ti ve vests and too k laser sho ts a t eac h other. WORKING HARD. Kare n Chilton sponge paints the wall coverin g for the junior jungle. Room decoration is considered one of the hardest parts of Spirit Week and takes more work to complete. GOING ALL OUT.Be n Ward definitely shows hi s sc ho o l spirit during Spirit Week with hi s creative use of red and white. Ben and Rebecca Wright won fir st place for the se ni o r class in the dress-up competiti o n for that day. while stude nt s tried to ca rry every thin g th ey could find that was eithe r red or whit e. High-Spirited Action Competition heats up as new challenges are issued during Spirit Week by A N N A Z I M M E R M A N Spirit Week '98 will be remembered as an unusual week of fun and competition. Many thi ngs about this week remained the same, and as always, wearin g jeans to school was a favorite among the students. Room decorations, gym posters, and dressup days remained an integral part of the week, but a new twist was added by the Student Senate, Jed by Pres ident Ben Ward, as classes challenged each other in a variety of sports. Activities were scheduled each day to earn points for the class competition . Students participated in sports such as Laser Tag , socce r , ba s ketball , fooz ball. ping pong. and chess. S piril Week Threatened by heavy rains, ice, flood watches, and various storms spawned by El Nino , the week resulted in shortened school days. Fitting all the activities into an already full schedule became quite a challenge. As the week drew to a close, it became necessary to cancel all of the basketball games scheduled for Frid ay due to bad weather. Tallying final scores became a very difficult job, significantly increas ing the opportunity for errors . Additi onal activities, such as vo lleyball , a jelly bean guess , and a bonu s three point shot, were scheduled to gai n extra points. When the results were announced the sophomore class had won by a small margin. After the results were checked the following week, it was discovered that the competition was actually won by the junior class, proving once again that in close competitions, even the smallest things make a difference. "I thought the idea of playin g c hess during Spirit Week was a good one." - Ju stin Presson I 0th grade �STRIKING A POSE. Garrett Suhr is judged on hi s attire from the 70 ' s. Seniors made exce lle nt choi ces thi s year when deciding who should represe nt the ir c lass on th e vario us dre ss-up days . WRITlNG IT OUT.J ess ica Rake s w rites out each name of the juni o r clas s for th e door decorati on. A ll th e hard work of thi s class paid off whe n they too k fir s t plac e in room decoration . FOOTBALL FANS.Mrs. La w re nce and M rs. Updike support Sports Day by posing as members of their favori te team. "'It was really coo l and had a lo t of fu n. "' - Jeff Clifton 9t h g rad e PICTURE PERFECT. Aaron Sh e lto n and Courtney Wa ldron dress in the ir fin est o n Dress -Up Day. C lass co m peci ci o n is craditi onally more diffic ult fo rthe fres hmen as they compe te fo r the fir s! time in hi gh sc hoo l. MEASURING UP. Ben A lli s and Ju s tin Pri ce mak e s ure that eve rything is perfe ct be fore beginning co nstru c ti o n on th e wa te rfall. Sophomores put in ma ny ho urs of hard wo rk and ga in e d a sense of unity amon g clas s m a tes as th ey came in a c lose second for room decorations and for Sp irit W ee k. ·'The room turned out much better than any o f us had expected . We were reall y proud of our acco mplishments ... - Martha Haines 9th grade FINISHING TOUCHES. M ic h e ll e Tankers ley works o n the c hildh ood sce ne c reated in the se ni o r roo m w hile Jam ie Bre ne man assis ts. The se ni ors showed the ir a nticipation for grad ua tio n by us in g the ir acco mpli shme nt s as a th e me. Ma ny se ni ors fo un d thi s time a n e mo tiona l o ne as it was the ir last Spi rit W ee k. LOOKING BA C K. Mo ll y Ison. Greg S mith . and Tiffa ny T a nke rsley go bac k to oth er times on Dec ade Day. C hoos in g the mes fo r eac h day a nd the n dress in g up to re flect that theme is j ust o ne of the many fun acti viti es c lasses participat e in each yea r. Spiril Week 15 �EYES FORWARD. It was hard ge tting a A TEAR OF LOVE. Mr. a nd Mrs. W ard hug the ir so n. Ben Ward. follo w ing the anno un ce ment of the w inne r of the school superlati ves . Ben plans to atte nd Oral Robert' s Uni versity where he w ill study computer science as he prepares to go on the mi ssio n field. picture with all of the superlati ves looking at the same camara. The supe rlati ves stood together at the close of the ce remony for pa rents and fri e nd s to get pictures. Then all of the superlatives went o ut to eat toge ther afterward s. "I am very thankful for all the school has meant to me in the last twelve years, and thi s honor is more th an I deserve. " - Ben Ward Senior CURTAIN CALL. Befo re the fin al ca ll fo r li ghts o ut. all of the superlati ves gathe red CAREFULLY PLACING. Mr. Brown ho no rs the School Superlatives, Mary C hildress togethe r to li ne up fo r th e ceremo ny. Thi s gro up , c hose n from th e e ntire stude nt body, re prese nted those who best li ved a God ly life before th e ir pee rs. As the cere mo ny began. they took a qui ck tim e o ut for pra yer toge the r. a nd Ben Ward. Each sc hoo l supe rlati ve rece ived a Jeffe rso n Cup in recog niti o n o f th< occasion. M ary al so received a tiara , w hi c h was placed ve ry care full y in an e ffort 10 avo id mu ss in g he r hair. FOREVER FRIENDS. M ary Childress and Va le ri e Terry have bee n c lose friend s since they we re in ninth g rade. Befo re the ce re mon y they spe nt the afte rn oon toge the r ge ttin g read y . The ir fri e nd ship made th e eve nin g mo re s pec ia l fo r th e m. HA! HA ! Garre tt Suhr a nd Va ler ie Terry j o in the la ughte r whe n Mr. Ho llin s an no unce durin g th e stude nt biographi es th at Garrett is a parkin g atte ndant. " It was a great hon or to be c hosen superl ative by my c lass . I was thrilled to be a part of that s pec ial even ing ." - Justin Pri ce Freshman STUDE NT LJH Superlatives PRECIOUS MOMENTS. Be n WarJ a nd Mary C hildress wa lk throu g h th t' a rch way whil e being a nn o unced as Schuoi Supe rlati ves. The se se ni o rs g re atl y ck served th e honor brought by thi s recogni ti o n . �God-Honoring Lives Class superlatives are chosen by students for their Godly lifestyle and outstanding testimonies by V A L E R I E T E R R Y Each underclass chose one guy and one girl to represent them in the Superlatives Ceremony. They were chosen for their Godly lifestyle and testimonies. The se nior class elected two guys and two girls, with one of each being the school s uperlative . All four of the chosen seniors gave a word of testimony in the superlative chapel. The students then voted on who would best represent the school. Despite the upsetting cancellation of the basketball games on the night of superlatives, spending time competing with classmates for the conclusion of Spirit Week was a great alternative. As Mr. Hollins explained the ceremony, the superlatives were very anxious. Lacey \MOMENT IN TIME. Pau s in g in th e >potlight, seniors Mary Chi Idress and Be n Ward wait for Mr. H o llin s to fini s h re ad ing their bi ographi es. Th ese sch oo l s uperlatives were rec og ni ze d b y th e hi g h >chooJ studen ts as bein g outstandin g in lhei r Christ-like wa lk. The sc ho o l s upe rlati ves we re given a Jefferson C up in additi on to the roses all of th e superlatives rece iv e d. Wiseman and Josh Ginter were ready as he FINALLY announced the freshmen superlatives. Next were the sophomores, Justin Price and Amanda Halsey, who have been great friends since they were young. Juniors Rebecca Lockhart and Jon Fullmer were prepared as they both walked out with big smiles. Not knowing who would come next, Mary Childress and Valerie Terry , both really good friends , were each hoping the other would win. The four seniors , Mary Childress, Valerie Terry , GaiTett Suhr, and Ben W ard , prayed together. Mr. Hollins announced Valerie Terry and Garrett Suhr as senior superlatives. Mary and Valerie hugged as they stepped out on the runway. Screaming and roaring, a great recognition from the student body , was heard from the crowd as the 1998 school superlatives were announced as Mary Childress and Ben Ward. "It was a great honor to be chosen with my reall y close friends. It was a lot of fun , except when I was poked in the head with the crown." - Mary Childress Senior SPEAKING OUT. In preparati on fo r hi s speec h. Garret S uhr sat in hi s car for an ho ur the ni ght befo re. findin g a place where he co uld be a lone . M uc h prayer and thought was put into the speec hes. NERVOUS ANTICIPATION. Ju stin Pri ce and Amanda H a lsey ne r vo u s ly 1Va it durin g th e preparation of th e gym . i'olJow in g th e gam e s and claS> c ompetition , the gy m had to be se t up for th e ca ndl e li g ht ceremony he ld to re cog llize the superl ati ves and th eir parent s. ~~ STU DENT UFE S11perlarives 1Jl 7 �HIT THE SLOPES! Be n Ward , Garrett Suhr, Daniel Stephe ns. and Tim Spencer are prepared to tak e o n a b lack dialllond. These lll e n proved th e ir bravery by,tacklin g the toughest slo pe o n th e mo untain. Most o f th e stud e nt s s tayed o n th e beg inne r a nd inte rm ed ia te tra il s. WHAT A RIDE! Molly Perkin so n and Debbi e Turkin gton co ll apse at th e bo ttom of th e hill. A n infl atabl e sle d plu s a c losed s ki slope eq ua ls great te mptati o n. COME ON, DUDE. A li sha Brown a nd Linda O ve rstreet dress for fun wintry ac ti viti es, ranging from ice skating to snow mo biling at the Word of Life Institute. "The trip ' s a great c hance to get to know your class better, and best of all is no sc hool and gettin' to flee the state." - Amy Pierce - IT 'S COLD OUT THERE . Am y GIRLS NIGHT OUT. On Thursday, Erin Necessa ry. Amy Rumbley . Nia Douglas, Rumbl ey. Marc Flac k. Ryan A llm an, Dani el Ste phen s, and Nathan Blankenship re lax in the cafe at the Statue of Liberty. Severa l student s passed up the o pport unity to c li mb the statue beca use of lo ng lin es and limited time, e lectin g in ste ad to e nj oy hot c hoco late and snac ks. Rebecca Lo ng , and Emily Hal sey dress up fo r the eve nin g mea l at W ord o f Life . Th e se ni o rs e nj oyed th e ba nqu e t wh ic h was fol lowed by a tim e o f co mmittm e nt durin g th e fin a l se rvice . WHO GOT FIRST? Thi s group of me n take th e ir place on the w inn e r' s bloc k at Lake Placid . The platform stood be low th e ski j umps used in 19 32 and 19 80 for the Winter O ly mpi cs. T he jumps are used today fo r practice by team s pre paring for co mpetiti on. "The seni or trip is a good pl ace to meet new people ." - Jamie Breneman - SLA PSTIC K TIME. De re k McK inney . ~~~ ~a JI. STUDE NT l.JH Sen ior Trip Mic he ll e Hi g hto we r. Be n V lu g. and T im S pe nce r fo und hoc key s ti c ks. but we re ru rce d to pl ay w ith no s ka tes sin ce th e camp o nl y pro v id ed fig ure s kat es. �HERE THEY ARE. T he c lass j o in s to ge ther for the traditi o nal gro up picture o n the last eve ning at Word o r Life. Se ni o rs are asked to bring dress -up c lo the s for the final evening as th e inn prepares a banqu et in ho no r of all the se ni o rs attendin\! that week. Many spe nt tim e toge the r af~ terwards in th e lo bby talkin g . singin g. and simpl y hav in g a good tim e w ith o ne another. WHAT A PAIR. Michelle Hightower and Jennifer Atkin s tak e a break a ft e r eating th eir box lun c h pro vided by W o rd of Life for th e da y o f skiin g at Gore Mountain. Je nnife r took tim e to sho w Michelle th e bas ics o f sk iing. The seniors were able to practi ce th e ir sk i Ils at vari o us leve ls ranging from the beginner trail s to the black diam o nd trai Is. TIME WELL SPENT. Nia Do ug las and Sarah Bake r ha ng ou t toget her. Seniors e nj oyed th e free tim e o n th eir last ni ght at Word of Li fe before lea vin g for Ne w York City th e nex t morning. The Empire State Excitement buzzed in the air as the seniors loaded the bus after the evening church service by J E N N I F E R A T K I N S The all-night trip on the bus was the beginning of a funfi lled week centered around the snow camp activities of Word of Life. The seniors arrived about noon on Monday, and lost no time in settling into their rooms and becoming acquainted with the facilities at the inn. In the evenings the class was challenged with great messages by Ric Garland, the guest speaker for the week . A variety of activities were scheduled during the week, including skiing on Gore Mountain where about half of the class opted to just hang around and go sledding or tubing; going to Word of Life Bible Institute where they co uld go snowmobiling, ice skating , and horse back riding ; a nd go ing to Lake Placid to see th e ski jumps, the Olympic ice skating rinks, and the bobsledding course. Some of the students took the ride down the icy , half-mile chute. Lake Placid offered shopping opportunities as we ll , so the students came back with great deals on clothes , interesting hats, and new hair colors and styles . On Friday morning the bus took off for Ne w York City as the seniors eagerly anticipated seeing Phantom of th e Opera. On Saturday the students were off to see th e c ity: the Statue of Liberty , the Empire State Building, Chinatown and Little Italy. Jane. the ir very New York tour guide led th em through everything ·'fast and focused. " T he trip was qui ckly co ming to a close, and althou gh the se ni ors had a wonderfu 1ti me they were ready to go ho me. T he bu s trip was only broke n by a stop in Pennsylvania to attend a Bapti st church. Just before an-iv ing home later that evening. the seniors cheered as they were told they could s lee p late on Monday. I ""Go in g bobs le dding w a s the quickest $ ~0 r ve eve r spe nt. - Matt Hawkin s - ~~ ST UDENT LlH ~9 Se nior Trip JL �Making Memories Time spent with friends gives us special moments to remember forever by When the school day ends, students have no problem finding things to fill up their free time. Friends enjoy spending an evening eating and playing together. Some of the high schoolers involve themselves in their youth group, mission outreaches, and Bible studies. Others enjoy talking on the phone or going to the mall and shopping. Their time is also spent practicing musical instru ments and getting together to play sports. Going over to friends' houses is a great to time to rest and just have fun. It is always nice to have days off from school for breaks or snow days when one looks out the window of their hou se and finds the ground covered in whi te. During these times T UR N LEFT. Dusty Mart in a nd Matthe w Rat li ff look al a c ity ma p during th e tim e the She na nd oa h Baptist C hurch yo uth group visits tee n co ntacts . ~ ~ 20 "iTIJDE N T LIFE HS Time Ou t J E N N I F E R AT K I N S vacations are taken so students can relax and get a break from school. Snowball fights, sledding, and skating are popular ways to enjoy this time at home. Some youth groups or friends go on ski trips, and everyone enjoys the chance to sleep in. Once they are old enough to work, most students try to find jobs. These places vary depending on what students like and who is hiring. A large variety of Roanoke's businesses -- Juxtapose, The Waffle House, KMart, Hallmark , McDonald's, Hechts , Structure, The Candle Store, American Eagle, and Dairy Queen -have student employees from this school. At the end of the year, multiple parties are planned to eel- ebrate. Senior parties are special because these get-togethers could be the last time some classmates will be together. At the parties, differences are put aside, and everyone joins in to have fun together. These memories of all the fun times students have had will last for many years in the future. " I enjoy sticking my head in the microwave and the dryer. " - Daniel Stephens 12th grade SWEET VOICES. Re nee De nnis and Re becc a Lockhart pre pare to sing for :1 lad ies lun c heon a l Co lonial Bapti st C hurc h. The se gi rl s we re part of a g roup, w ho pre pared specia l mu s ic for th e luncheon w hich was he ld durin g s prin g break . Both yo un g ladies are juniors and al sc, sin g in th e She nandoah Baptist Church Youth Choi r. as we ll as th e SB C Youtl1 Prai se T eam. RACING RAPIDS. Be n Alli s ru s h e~ clo w n a raging rive r. Be n e nj oys be in g ou1 in nature and participating in man y out door ac ti v iti es . s uch as camping . ka ya kin g . and hikin g. The Allis famil) e nj oy outdoors ac ti v iti es and. in add iti on to takin g famil y ou tin gs in th e w ild. ha' o n occasio n taken large r gro ups or youn g peo pl e o n overni g ht ca mpin g a nd ca noe· i ng trip s . �ABOUT FACES. Alisha Brown pops her head into the room while Sarah Baker gives a look of di sgust at th e gift she rece ived. Jonathan Polar re laxes on the couch after the seni ors exchanged white e lephant gifts at Mr. Grooten ' s Christmas party. " I like to shop, to ta lk, and to watch m ov ies. " - Chri stin Smart 9th grade SNOWBUNNIES. Thi s group of yo un g peo pl e and yo uth leaders from She nando ah Baptist C hurch are dres sed and prepared to hit th e s lopes. Man y e nj oy a fun day of s kiing or s now boardin g. Th e SB C yo uth gro up us ua ll y takes a couple of day sk i trips durin g Ja nu ary and Fe bru ary to va riou s s ki re sorts in Wes t Virginia. PASS IT ON. Me mbe rs and alumni o f th e yearboo k staff play a game of .. Hot Potato .. with a wa te r ba ll oo n. Th e ""lucky" pt::rsn n who was ca ught with the ball oo n when time ran o ut got to have it th row n at th e m from so meo ne across the c ircle. The staff enjoyed an end-of-the-year birthday part y for Mrs. C hilton at he r home. "'I e nj oy pl ay in g m y g uitar and writin g ... - Stac ie Gra y 11th grad e MAK E A JOYF UL NOISE. Nao mi Simm ons and Se th Jo hn sun s in g C hri stmas caro ls as Re becc a Lock hart aL·com pani es th e m o n th e piano . T hey we re part of a large r gro up who e njo yed a progressive dinn e r durin g th e C hri stm as scasnn . BUNNY BEN. Linda O verstree t, Amy Pierce. and Ali sha Brown e njoy the ir time toge ther as Ange la Broo ks puts rabbit ears on an un suspec tin g Be n W ard. The seni ors pl ayed Family Feud. sang so ngs. and watched a BORING movie at a c lass Chri stm as party. RAKING IN THE DOUGH. Jess ica Rakes mi xes the batter fo r more ··shamrock Snacks .. to raise money for her mission trip to th e Republi c of Ire land. KIDS AT HEART. These youth Sparks leaders enj oy working with children as well as being with one another. STU DENT UH HS Ti111e O ur 21 �LOOKING FOR TROUBLE. A ll signs of s tress and worry are go ne as thi s gro up of middl e sc hoo l fri e nd s re la xes a nd enj oys the co mp any of friend s a t Camp Eag le durin g s umme r vaca ti o n. As show n in th e ir fac es, th ese stud e nt s posses an inn e r peace and j oy o btained by th e ir love of Christ and abilit y to ha ve fun . o r eve n occasionally make troubl e toge th e r. HANGING OUT. Kinde rga rtn e r Timoth y Haw kin s e nj oys a wa rm sp rin g day re la xin g o n th e playg round aft e r sc hoo l. Many stude nt s stay on campus and re lax after the final bell whil e waitin g for a ride ho me . Others participate in th e aflersc h oo l pro g ram pro v id e d by th e Children ' s Ce nt e r. These yo un g peo pl e enjoy s nacks and play time together e ach clay befo re go in g ho me . ALL T UCKERED O UT.Much free time is spent in the gy m. Whether the ac ti vity is a schedul ed sports function or simpl y a group of fri end s playin g ball together, one can almos t always find ac ti on in th e gy m. Third grader Kri ste n Price won ' t be go in g anyw here fo r aw hil e, at leas t until Ben Halsey fini shes hi s nap' Play Time The elmentary and middle school students of RVCS look forward to food, friends, and fun by M A RY C H I L D R E S S The hands of the c lock slowly stretch for 3: 10. The bell rings and th e hallways are instantly flooded with a tangled mass of bookbags, papers, and students . Each of these students shares one goal: to reach the door and their parents' cars as fast as possible. Many of these do not reach this goal , but dro p their books to the ground and run to the soccer fie ld where many a competition ensues . Laughter and smil es of relaxatio n overtake the stress of the day as the e lementary and middle school students of Roanoke Va ll ey C hri stian School s begin their da il y activities. ~~~ 22 <.; TlJDf l'\ T LlfF Time Ou! A high priority of the stud e nts is de scribed by one simple word: "food! " Many students will hurry to an ice cream stand or hit the drivethrus until they can get home an d eat even more! Homecooked meal s are a favorite , followed by visits to favorite restaurants. Almost every elementary and middle school student say one of th e thin gs they most look forward to every day is time spent eatin g a good meal with fam ily or friends, especiall y when the food is fo ll owed by de voti ons. A mong th e elemen tary and middle sc hoo l stud e nts is a great love for one another and their time spent together , whether playing, praying, eating, or even sleeping! No matter what the activity, each day is spent with great joy and love for the Savior. ·' J love to go to th e mall s a nd s ho p w ith my friend s o n th e weeke nd s. W e ha ve so mu c h fun 1" - A mbe r H andy - �FUN AND GAMES. G ath e rc u in th e school cafe teria fo r Wednesday ni g ht yo uth g roup. thi s bunch o f miudlc sc hoolers has a wonderfu l tim e togc thcr . Yo uth gro up acti viti es are a pos iti vc highli ght for many of th ese s tud e nt s as th ey learn more about Chr ist through fun and fell owship. SPICE OF LIFE. Si xth grader Gary Jenkins bra ve ly bites into a ban ana pepper during a contest w ith fri e nds to see who can e ndure the s pi ce the longest. JUST PASSING THROUGH. These boys take turn s pass ing eac h other through an obstac le call ed "the spiders web." a game in wh ich eac h perso n is passed through the ropes without touching an y . .. I love to pla y o ut s ide wi th m y friend s:· - Joel Que se nbe rry - INSIDE OUT. S ix th grade r Joshua A mo s spends free tim e w ith Scott Whitl ey. a c lose MALE BONDING. These ele me ntary sc hoo l students seem to have fo und a ne w friend and an a lumni of the sc hoo l. Man y fri e nuship s such as thi s on e ex ist between stude nts and o ld e r fri e nd s. proviuing the opportunit y to grow. as we ll as ha ve a great tim e together! meanin g to the te rm ··male bonding··. Together they strugg le to re sc ue the ir friend from a muc h bigger villain. camp co un selor Ton y Martin. Attending ca mp together in th e summe r ce me nt s fri ends hips that form th ro ugho ut the sc hoo l year. TO THE TOP. With a hea rt-fe lt gr in . first grade r Justin Pi ra in o stru gg le s to clim b to th e top o f th e s lid e de spite gravit y" s pu ll. From the looks of hi s pants he has already ex pe ri e nced a battl e w ith gravit y and lost. ye t dirt ca n not co ve r th e joy co rnin g from thi s fa ce 1 .. M y fa vorite thing to do w ith m y fri e nd s o utside o f sc hoo l is ea t , .. - Jonathan A tkin s - PEAS IN A POD. Fri e nd s Kristen Fe rrell and Kati e F::mn er spe nd a lazy summ e r afte rno0 n o n a tubin g tri p with a uunp gro up . Simple aL·ti viti es sud1 as these can be fou nclati011al in a fric,nd ship. buildin g stori es to share and n1e1n c1 ri es to last a li k tin1e . ~~~ .STUDI~T Lll l Till! !:' 0 11 1 23 �PATIENTLY WAITING. Cara Motes and Megan Hart wait pati entl y fo r their tum to parti ci pate . These seventh graders welcome a break from all their hard work to play games during the activity period. CALCULATIONS. Mr. Park averages th e grade of hi s student, Jonathan Atkins , during game time. Most middl e school teachers are willing to help students ave rage grades in an effort to stay on top of the grading system . - " After two years societies were getting old, a nd I a m glad the teachers decided it was time for a c h a nge. " - Adam Blevins 8th Grade ~~\OK\ &In,\ COLLE([ THE LINEUP. Savannah Roach , Curti s Gearhart , Juli e Fullmer, and Faith Bennett stand at the fro nt of th e room and wait to play "Seven Up ." Mi ss La w is alway s able to co me up with creative ideas to make learning more interestin g, and playing games is a fun way to get the student s to exerci se their brain s. SITTING DOWN. Deidre Brown, Gra nt Swartzendruber, and Luke He llk amp joi1 the circle to pl ay game s. Changing the Friday afternoon soc iety time into an ac ti v it ~ peri od for games brought a favo rabl e response from the stud en ts, who are always quid to en li ve n any ac ti vity. GETTINGOUT.Sarah Zimmerman runs do wn the playgro und slide whi le the sixth graders enj oy a break. Gett in g o ut in the sun shin e he lp s student s release th e wigg les so they wo n' t be so restl ess sit ti ng in class . ANSWER TIME. Jeremy Fryar works diligentl y on hi s tes t paper. Strivin g to do their bes t academi call y is im portant to most stud ent s. " It ' s not my fa ult I'm fl exibl e. " - Da vid Ca usey 8th grade 24 STUDE NT UFE MS Happenings PATIENTLY WAITING. Mr. King· sixth g rade c las s wa its in line by th' sc hoo l to go o ut o n the playground. Eve i th o ugh they are now a part of midctl' schoo l. the se students sti 11 enjoy the rem' nan ts of recess ca rri ed over from e le men tary sc hoo l. �A Change of Pace Game days replaced society meetings as middle school students looked for variety by Middle school is an in-between time when students are no longer in elementary school but have not yet reached high school. They long for independence but must rely on adults for money and transp011ation. Many hours are spent with friends, whether talking on the phone or just being together. Due to a lack of intere s t, the decision was made to end societies during this school year. At the beginning of the year the group with the most points went to play lazar tag . Students are still encouraged to wear their society T-shirts on Fridays, and if they do , they are allowed to wear jeans. In place of the usual activities they have a game time during THREE MUSKETEERS. Holli e Aus tin , Je ss ica Bow les, and Nola Gregory stand in a circle on th e pla ygro und to talk a nd share sec re ts. Building fri e nd s hips and sharing toge the r is an important part of the well-being of s tud e nts. Time away from class g ives an opportunity for students to deve lop good social sk ills and to re late to one another. ANNA ZIMM ERMAN high school class meetings . Many students enjoy this substitution because of the opportunity to talk with friends and have a break from routine. Among other activities these students enjoy is a music chapel led by Mrs. Collins. This event gives students the chance to get out of a regular classroom setting and praise God through music. The Christmas bow ling party is also anticipated by the students because they are allowed to leave campus and can enjoy socializing with friends . Seventh graders experience having a locker for the first time. Sixth graders start getting used to the process of changing classes, and e ighth graders enjoy being on top for a change. Latin has been offered this year as an elective language. Overall, these students are satisfied with being themselves and enjoying time with friends. " It is a lo t better play ing games in the c lass room. Soc ieti es we re gett ing bormg. - Brittney Z immerman 8th Grade THUMBS UP. Joh n Buchanan wai ts quietl y at hi s de sk whil e playin g "Seven Up" with hi s class mates. Ga me tim e was a we lcome al ternati ve for soc ie ti es thi s yea r. READING UP. Hannah Foster and Sarah Pugh li ste n quietly as A s hle y Ro rre r reads a page fro m her book. Some middl e schoo l teac he rs gave stude nt s a choice of playing games or ju st ta lkin g qui e tl y durin g society time . This change of pace from a well-filled schedule is a welcom e re li ef to the stud e nt s. ~~ STUDENT LIFE MS Happenings 21[__) �BIG HAIR DAY. Ang ie Walton is a popular hairsty li s t for those w ho are seek· in g a spec ial loo k. A lisha C la rke was abk to get an appointment with Angie , wllo tortured Alisha's hair until it achi eved ju st that loo k. In spite o f how it appears. Alisha ' s hair loo ked g reat at th e banqu et. TUTI FRUTIE. Sam Thomas and hi s date drink the fruity punch that was se rved. The punch was made from ba nanas, strawberri es , and other fruits. STREAMING THROUGH. Mich e ll e T a nkersle y and Marvin Ha ines struggle to e nter. The streamers pro ved to be quite a c hall e nge for most of the se niors. " Oh not Do you have to take my picture?" - Nikki Tilley Senior TEA AN YONE? Mo ll y Iso n, Je nni e PHOTO SESSION. Arriving earl y for formal pictures. th e student s find th a t thi s ti1116 Ayers, and Dini sha Brown gather together at the Mi ll Mountain Coffee and Tea fo ll o wing the banque t. Se ve ral stude nts. still dressed in fo rma l att ire. sto pped by the Roanoke C ity Mark et to continu e the fes ti viti es of the eve ning. is also good for takin g candid pi ctures . As stud e nts arrive , fri e nds gro up toge th e r and fla sh bulbs go off as stud e nt s reco rd the eve nt. Hot e l Roa noke provid es man y bea utiftil se ttin gs for group pictures . MM -MM GOOD. After dinne r. De re k Mc Kin ney and hi s date pre pare to enj oy the slide presentati on. Sli des are made by Mr. Tankersley from photos brou ght in by the se ni ors. These inclu de formal and baby pi ctures. So me of these slides are the n used as pan of the grad ua ti o n ceremoni es to be shared with famil y and fri end s who co me to ce le brate thi s mi lestone of the se niors. ~~ 26 STU DI N T LJFE Juniol!Senior Banque/ " It was a g reat night , one of the las t I got to s pend to ge th e r w ith m y fri e nd s ." - D e bbie Turkin g ton 12 th g rade STEPP ING UP. J a na S moo t. Bob Ang ove. Re nee De nni s. and Jon Fulm er c limb the stai rs Lo the rece ption a rea. �CURTAIN CALL. Na than B lank e ns hip escorts rad iant Meg an W e a ve r int o the Shenandoah Roo m as the se ni o rs and their dates are a nn o un ced pri o r to th e banquet dinn er. Punch wa s serve d as th e students we re ke pt from e nt ering th e room until time for th e eve nt to beg in in order 10 height en th e ir anticipati o n for th e ./ ~ /j ., 1 I• f.,/!/j ~19'>' ·. 1 ~ ~I I / > ~ve ning. l>EClSIONS. Ma ny s tud e nt s purc ha se :orsages and boutonniere s at S trit es ky"s 1ecause of its c lose pro x imit y to the choo l. Flowe rs are o rd e re d ahead o ft i me 'nd stud ent s n ood th e bu s ine ss on ban 1uet day to pi ck up th e ir orde rs . Bob lngo ve stops by imm e diat e ly follo w ing choo l to pick up th e c o rsage for hi ' date . ana Smoot. The refrigerato r w a ' fi lied rith boxes o f fl owers s till to be re·ieved. SENIOR WALK. Ben Ward enters the banque t room with hi s date. Rebecca Lockhart. Each se ni or is announced and prese nted with a ro se, complim ents of the junior c las s. Never Say Good-bye The close friends you have determine who you really are by Tonight a c urtain closes/ And we take a.final bow/To th e four vears IVhich are fast ending now.I Let tim e sloi\" this evening/ For just an hour or two/ As we rec a 11 th e memories/ Tlw t seem. right now, too few./ Gathered all tog eth ei/We will not say "Goodbye "/ For it is our thoughts ofyou that will neve r die. On Friday , May fifteenth, the junior class presented the senior class with a night of elegance. The beautiful setting of the Shenandoah Room in Hotel Roanoke fit the th e me. "Ne ve r Say Good - Bye. " The room was bea utifully decorated in silver and go lde n stars , with candles g lowing all around. Whe th e r stude nts atte nde d with a date or alone. th e eve nin g was e n- V A L E R I E T E R RY joyable, a time to honor the Class of ' 98. The juniors and se niors, along with their dates, dressed elegantly for the formal occasion. Students were dismi ssed from school at noon to give them time to do all the vru-ious things necessruy for the evening. The time appeared well-spent, as students ru1ived dressed in a rainbow of colors. Th e eve nin g began with the traditional ann oun cing of the seniors. Each was give n a ro se as they entered and a photo a lbum to hold photos of the eve ning were waiting as they arrived at their tabl es. The buffet inc luded: sa lads. breast of chicke n. roasted sirloin. ov e n ro as te d potatoes. c hef's fres h vegeta bl es. peach cobbler, apple dumplings with caramel sauce, chocolate fudge cake, coffee, and tea. After the banqu et man y people changed clothes to continue the evening. I twas a warm and starry eveni ng. a perfect complement to a ni ght of elegance. ··The part ies afte rward were the be st pan . ·· - Libby Shiffer Senior ~~ '.-iTUDF IT LlH .I 1111 io !/SI' 11 i or Bo 111/ 11(' t 27 �Moving On Not an ending, but rather a beginning by On June 4th at 8PM the class of '98 gathered together for one last time. Fourty-four students were to graduate on this special occasion. The night was anticipated and embraced with tears of joy as well as of sadness . They realized , many for the first time, that their Ii ves would never be the same. The Valedictorians for this years graduating class were three very deservin~ yo ung people. Amy Pierce, Ben Clark, anc. Ben Ward have all done many things to lead not only their class but also the school. They spoke of future plans and rem inisced about the past, refl ecting on all the happy and sad times they had shared and on the many memories they had made along the way. One thing they emp ha sized in their ANNA Z IMM ERMAN speeches was how choosing to follow Christ and letting Him take control in everyday life was one of the most important decisions they could ever make. Slides of each class member brought most parents to tears as they saw how their children had grown up and were ready to stand on their own. Their children are about to embark on a journey entering a world beyond RVCS , a world that is not always kind or Godly. Making it this far is a huge accomplishment, and 95 percent of these students plan to attend college in the fall. Hopefully all will remember what has been instilled in their minds an d written in their hearts. These students were known for their uniqueness. Their differences only helped them throughout their 13 years of school. The road to reach this point was long and hard, but the seniors accomplished it, and they did it together. May God Bless you and keep you and may you always reach for your dreams. " Graduation was bittersweet - say ing we're done, but leav ing a lot behind." - Jenn ifer Atkins 12th grade THE FINAL STRETCH. Seni ors Vera GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Vera Jo ne. Jone s . W hitn ey Penn. Rebecca Lo ng. Jo nath an Po lar, and Jam es Maste rso n are ready to leave w ith their diplomas. he lps Dude Linda Overstreet put he r cav on secu re ly. Se ni ors want eve ry thin g t be ju st right fo r thi s m omen tou s occa· s ion. The gi rl s had to make s ure th e ir cap. we re o n ti ght and wou ld not fall off clur· in g th e ceremony. PRAISE HIM. Sara h Baker and Angel i Brook s tun e the ir voices o ne la st tirn befo re e nte rin g th e a udit o ri um. Man ) peo pl e from thi s c la ss are musicall y ta!· ented. and some we re ahle to s hare th e ir g ift and ab ilit y during the se r v ice . 'JTUDE T\J T UFE Graduation �FIRST STEPS. Gabe Rex rode, Dorend a McGuire, and Marc Flack e nter the auditorium at th e beg innin g o f gradu ati on. Juni or marshals helped seni ors to sit in the ir pro per pl aces and to wa lk dow n the ai sles at th e correc t time. ··or. Bi vins' and our classm a tes' s pee ch es reall y gave me somethin g to think a b o ut. " - Emil y Halsey 12th grade ONE LITTLE , TWO LITTL E, THREE LITTLE ... gradu ates ' Libby Shi ffe r, G ab ri e l Rex rod e . a nd A m y Rumbl ey lin e up in the choir roo m in preparati on fo r the processional. By thi s time seni ors could hardl y wa it to beg in the ceremony, alth ough most were al so a littl e nervous abo ut the ir fu tu re afte r gradu ati on. SUNSHINE FACES . M ic he ll e Hightower and Debbi e Turkington pause fo r a moment to show their exc itement on thi s spec ial ni ght. Seni ors wanted as many pi ctures as poss ibl e with all their c lass mates because they kn ew it wo uld be a whil e. if ever. befo re they are together LAID BACK. Ju stin Z imm e rman. Be n Vlu g . and T im Doo ley rela x be fore the fin al ca ll to lin e up for g radu ation . Whil e som e seni o rs we re fr anti ca ll y makin g las t-minut e adj ustm e nts to the ir ca ps and gow n s. the se g uys kick e d ba c k and too k ad vantage of a few ext ra minutes to lo un ge around . .. It was a lo t o f fun . but 1"111 g lad it"s ove r. '" - Hampton Pasl ey 12 th g rad e MISS ION ACC OMPLISHED! Ti m Doo ley and Ju stin Z imm e rm a n s h"w g re at reli e f th at thi s ni g ht is fi na ll y ll V L'r Se niors we re pro ud o f th e fac t that th e y had worked so hard a nd co m e"' far as a c·la" . again. PERFECT FIT. A li sha Brow n makes sure her shoes are on j ust ri ght be fo re linin g up to enter the audit orium . Ma ny g irl s bo ught new c lothes for thi s eve nt. TH ANKF U L H E ARTS . Ham p ton Pas ley prese nt s Mr. Co lston with a gift fro m the se ni ors. Stu de nt s in the clas s of '98 loved hav ing him as spo nso rer. - STU DENT LlH G md11a rion 29 �Cheerleading - Then and Now GROWING UP. Kid s g row up so fa st it does n ' t see m real that these third a nd fo rth g rade rs are now junio rs and se ni ors. Th ose little peo pl e ha ve g ro w n up to be me n a n wo me n about to ste p o ut in to " th e rea l world. " An ge la Broo ks ' s wee t s mil e a nd Da vid Bre nn e m an ' sw ideeyes ha ve m a tur e d a nd de nt s ha ve ne w inc han ged. Th e stute re s t s . n ew fri e nd s. no t to ne w s ty le; m e nti o n i n c lo th e s. loo kWh e n FALLING BACK . No w let's bac k up a bi t. M r. Co lsto n has been t a k in g f ie ld trip s to W as hingto n, D. C. fo r many years. J ill B la nk e n s h ip a nd D o n na K ir k (C lass o f · 88 ) de m o n s tr a t e h ow fun c an h appen ju s t a n ya b o ut w he re . Ji II is re m embe r e d fo r he r g rea t ba s ke t ba ll skill s. in g see m , t if these pi cas tures we re tak e n ju >I man y thin g, yesterday. yet h ave c h a n ge d s ince th e n. The in-. noc e nt 1ittl e c hildre n ha ve g rown up to beco me thinkin g. hard- wo rkin g adult s. Me mo ri es o f th e ir c hildh ood w ill al ways be swee t. b u1 th ose tim es are fo rever go ne. buri e d in fond reco ll ec ti o ns. Spirit Wee k - Now and Then ~~ Jo 'J-J IJD.E:.. ,-J LJFE Our Yt'ar in Rt' vin1 1 �Art - Then and Now ALWAYS COCA-COLA. From the timl.'. or in stallati on . th e high sc hoo l gym has a lways been the favorite place to hang ou t and e njoy the drink machin es . C hri s Jones ( Class of ' 90) g uzz les down the rcfrc,hing ta ste or an ic y co ld Coke . .. . . . ..._. . .: ~ ~. ·; \ \" . :· . ~ .. . l: ~ .. ' . THOEN AND NOW 1973 ... It does not just seem like a different decade, it seems like a different world. Twenty-five years ago the social and economic status of the United States was lightyears away from that of 1998. In the 1973 society, the average salary was a mere $ 12,965.00 per year. This paltry salary is less than half the average salary of 1998. One only needed $3 ,950.00 to purchase a new car. A new house was only $32,500.00. Today the average new car costs about the same amount as that of the average salary of 1973. On the political scene, Richard Nixon was President and Gerald Ford was Vice President. For some reason, politics relate to economy, and in 1973 the Dow Jones average was 929. Though the economy was booming, the homestead was in a state of demoralization. In 1973, America legalized the practice of abortion and U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned as V .P. for tax evasion during the years when he was governor. Skylab, the first U.S. space station, was launched into orbit. The Arab oil embargo was creating long lines at gas stations. Finally, on a happier note, the U.S. withdrew its troops from Vietnam. While America continues to move forward politically , economically, and socially, some things just do not change. The styles of the past seem to keep coming back . Platforms, wide-leg pants, hip-buggers , and go-go boots are just a few of the fashions th a t have come back to haunt those who grew up in that era. Where does the madness ever end? It is scary to think that the next generation will probably revert back to the styles of the 80s. During the early 70s Roanoke Valley Christian Schools was born. Starting out as a very small elementary school, it quickly grew and graduated its first class in just five short years. Take a look at the way things were then and how they Administration - Now and Then are now. The groovy do' s of the past hav e given way to the phat do's of today. Wri11e11 In Alislw Clurke Our Yeor i11 Re1·ie 11 · 31 �United Ministries Joined together for Christ CJ3y M ichelle 'fan!Zersley REPEAT PERFORMANCE. Pare nts have the tendency to return to their hometown and se nd their children to the same sc hoo ls they themse l ves a tt ended . These children of alumni range from pre sc h oo lers to 11th graders. Their pare nt s w ish fo r the m to receive the same bl es sin gs a Chri s ti an education provided years ago fo r the m. GETTING TOGETHER. Show in g the ir love for the ir sc hool, th ese alumni , Cl ark Becraft (C lass of '87), John La w (Class of '8 4) , Debby Spe nce r (Class of ' 85), Li sa Shelor (C lass of '90), a nd Mona M as terso n (Class of '86) returned to work at the school so dea r to the ir hea rt s. So me have children c urre nt! ~ enrolled in the sc hool , with the children ha vin g some o f th e s:l!nl te ache rs who tau ght th eir pare nts. Not pictured: Kri sti Brim (Cl ass of '89), Ma ry Beth Shel o r (C lass of '79). and Phili p Powell (Class of '90) FROM AFAR. When asked how shecame to RVCS , Spanis h te ach er Senora Long said, " Dr. Cray mer ca me to Equador to work. We got ac quainted a nd he to ld us he taught Spani sh at a sc hoo l called Roanoke Va ll ey Chri sti an." IN THE MINIS TRY . Hearing about RVCS differe ntl y than others, Pastor Albin Crut hfi eld said. "I I hea rd] t hr oug h Carlton Wright and Pasto r A lde rma n whe n the y co ntacted me to be the first full time Minister of Mus ic." MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Miss Roxann e Lawso n said, " I had friends at Shena nd oa h Bapti st C hurch . Steve Futrell asked me e very Sunday if l was go in g to teac h for him at RVCS in ' 76- ' 77. He re I am' " 32 STUDE NT UFE Our Year in Review Throu gho ut thi s year ma ny ~fiit.:i..-;';g roups o f stude nts have partici- pated in variou s competitions in many subj ec t areas . The co mpute r competition at Ferrum College was o ne co mpe titi o n attended by o ur stude nt s. Sophomore Be n Alli s a nd Se ni o rs Ben Ward, Ben Clark, an d Ben Vlu g (laughingly call ed th e " Ben T ea m") participated in the contest aga inst public a nd private sc hoo ls. T rave lin g toge ther o n a va n to Fe rrum , Virg inia. the team warm ed up by practi ci ng problem so lvin g a nd tryin g to trick o ne anoth e r w ith brain tease r qu es ti o ns. Procedures fo r finding solutions a nd submittin g work we re di sc ussed as th e team drew c lose r to th e co ll ege. Thi s co ntes t was based no t o nl y o n th e academic abilit y to so lve problems, but also o n th e ability to wo rk as a tea m in th e co mpute r lab. Whil e req uirin g the team to atte mpt to solve seve ral problems simultaneo usly . th e co mpetiti o n o nl y all owed two me mbers at a tim e in th e computer lab to wo rk on one team co mpute r. The " Be n Tea m" was ultimatel y defeated by th ei r inability to submit the soluti o ns to th e judges w ithin th e a ll otted tim e, as they pl aced fifth o ut of te n sc hoo ls. Other co mpe titi o ns this year attem pted by stude nts in clude Sc ie nce Ol ymp ics, Reg ional Scie nce Fair, Regional Band Festi va l, and some math competition s. The stude nts participate in these competiti o ns o ut-,,.....,,il::o....: sid e of sc hoo l, frequ e ntl y putting a dditi o n'.:a~Jilllllili~~!'C hours into already busy schedul es in o rd e r to prepare . RVCS we ll-represented an d made good s how in gs a t m a n y of th e �ADD ING ON. Many good thing s come from the con struction of the mu s ic addition. New o ffic es are bui It along w ith soundproof practice rooms for stude nts. The mus ic addition w ill provid e practice room for a ll of the mu s ic groups with in the mini stry, a ll ow in g the old mu s ic room to be reno va ted foruse by the senior adults at She nandoah. STA ·olNG TALL. \Vi th th e except ion llf the clln,truc·ti•lll current Iv in progrc". the campus of Shenandoah Baptist C hurch ;ind Ro;inokc· Y oillc·\· C hri ,ti;i n Sc·lwu ls s tand as they do today. The ministry know s the· 'uccc"' the\· h;i\·c cnjovc·d is hc·c·au sc· ufGlld· s bl essings. FIRM FOUNDATIONS. Shenandoah Bapti s t Church started as a n old farmhou se. dirt road s. and pra ye r. Throu g h God· s pro v is io n th e church mo ved from th e old anne x (now th e midd le sc hoo l building) to a new s anctuary (now the secondary bui lding. ho me of the hi gh sc hool ) a nd finall y to the c urr e nt wors hip ce nt e r. The campu s has unde rgone many c hanges. and th ose w h o h ave bee n around lo ng e no ugh re me mbe r w he n the o ld san c- tuary was tran sfo rm ed fr o m a s ta ge and lo ng ais les to a li brary and c lassroo ms. A new worshi p ce nte r. the ele me ntary sc h oo l building. the gy m. a nd park in g lots we re addt'd. al low ing both th e c hu rch a nd th e sdmo l tn thri ve. ~~ STUDENT LJH Our Year in Rt' vi e11 · 33 �- MRS. CRUTCHFIELD. Thi s na me brin gs to mind a floo d of memorie s fro m the beg innin g of educ ati on for man y stud ents at RVC S. Ei ghteen members of th e grad uatin g class began kinderga rten w ith M rs. Crutc hfi e ld. Seeds of learning we re planted and wo uld be watered and c ulti vated ove r the co min g years . T oday many stude nts c an tha nk her fo r the fa ithfu ln e ss she sho ws in teachin g . She has bee n a great asse t to th e sc hoo l fo r her 23 yea rs . STO RY TIME. Sha nn on S ta mper read s a boo k to th e chil dren at a day care. O n a Christian service day in Nove mbe r. stud ent s tra ve led to vari o us loc ati o ns fo r mini stry . G ina Guthri e holds a sma ll boy in her lap as th ey atte nti ve ly Iis te n to th e sto ry. T hese childre n hun ge r fo r lo ve and fee l 'o acce pted when som eo ne shows th em care . Man y stude nts show ed th e ir carin g sp iri ts o n thi s da y by d ustin g furniture at the Resc ue M iss io n. pi ckin g up bru sh at Camp Eag le . ho ldin g a c hi Id . s hand. o r ' ha rin g C lll'i st w ith ' o meo ne dow ntow n at the Roano ke C it y Ma rke t. ~~ 34 S"T UDET\T UH Our Year in Re view CHRIST-MINDED. Th e facu lty and staff s in g a so ng th ey have sun g frequ e ntly in devo tion s thi s year. " May Th Mind Of Ch ri st My Sa vior. " On May 3 spec ia l se rvices for th e 25th an ni versa ry of th e sc hoo l were held durin g th S un day morning wors hip se rvices. Th e RVCS e nse mbl e sa ng " S hin e On u s·· and th e speec h and d ra m a c la ss di d short drama on God' s fa ithfuln ess to th e schoo l. Th e mi ss ion sta teme nt was a lso re cit e d a nd s lid es were sho\\ cove rin g the 25 yea rs of mini stry at th e sc hoo l. Afte r c hurc h. a spag he tti lun c heo n was he ld for alumni and se ni o1 a long w ith the ir fami li es . Thi s day a ll owed man y to reflect o n th e sc hoo ls' m ea ning to th e m and brought back ma n me mori es fro m past years . HEA VENLY FATHER .. . E mil y Ha lsey a nd Re bec : Lo ng pra y in th e e le me nt a ry lo bb y durin g "Pra ye r Q1 Th e Mo ve ." T he gro up me t to pray for God' s w isdofl a nd protec ti o n fo r th e e le me ntary teac he rs as we ll as thl stude nt s, ask in g fo r spec ial trainin g in th e ways o f tht Lord. Led by th e hi g h sc hoo l S tud e nt S e nat e . app roxi· mate ly fift ee n peop le parti c ipat ed in thi s spcL· ia l tim e o' prayer. �PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT. Se nior Nikki Tille y takes tim e to s h ow love to a "na il ch il d at Total Acti on Aga in s t P overt y (T.A.A.P.J. a rem inder of Matth ew 19: 14 in w hi c h J es us to ld Hi s di sc iples: " Let th e littl e c hildren co m e to me . . ... In an effort to brin g th e mis s ion li e ld to o ur schoo l, durin g the She nand o ah Bapti s t Church Mi ss io n s Conference arrangements were mad e to tran spo rt th e e ntire g ro up of middl e and hi g h schoo l s tud e nL~ to var io us locations to parti ci pa te in areas of Chri sti a n se rvice. Groups \Vent to T.A .A .P - th e Rescue Mi ss i o n .C amp Eaglc, nurs in g h o m es. and downtown in Order to wo rk \Vith c hildre n , help c lea n . be a bless 1ng to t h e Ci d- c rl y. and ev an ge li ze th e lost. Unde r the leadership o f th e 1998 Stude nt Se nate Pres id ent. Ben Ward. a seco nd d ay was scheduled in th e spring for the hi gh sc hoo l stud e nt s. Hi s idea was a great success.The students e nj oyed doing thi s minis try and we re a nxio us to share th e ir ex peri e nces w ith othe rs w he n they re turned. On th e se cond Chri sti an se rvice day . th e band and e nse mbl e were go ne o n the ir spring trip, so th e groups that we nt out were small er. Over I 00 stude nts were able to parti c ipat e in th e second o utreach. Some of the m did th e sa me mini stry they had done in Nove mber. whil e o the rs we nt e lsew here foradiffe re nt experie nce. 25years of !Atkins PRAYER. ANYWHERE. Mrs. Futrell and Rebecca Wri g ht lift th e ir re que sts to the Lord. This opportunity for s tude nt s and teachers to join together in praye r was a time es tabli shed by Student Senate Pres ide nt Ben Ward and was d ee med ··Praye r On The Move. " Th ose who ca me sp lit up into g roups o f three to fi ve peopl e. Then a li s t o r locati o ns on the schoo l campus guided the m fro m place to place : th e e le me ntary lobby. the w orship ce nt e r. th e ann ex. th e seco ndary buildin g. the pra ye r chapel. and the fl agpole . Jn eac h of these locat io ns. people w ho worked in th ose buildings were re111e 111be red and lifte d up in prayer. Th e time s pe nt prayin g w as a great e nco urageme nt to eve ry pe rson who pa rticipat ed in the even t. IN ONE ACCORD. A t the beg inning o f Se pte mber. s tudent s around the wo rld ga the red at th e ir sc hoo l' s J"lagpo le to b ind th e ir hea rt s toge the r in praye r for .. See Yo u at The Pole." Led by New Creati on. the schoo l' s Bibl e stud y gro up. ma ny stud ent s j o ined in thi s time .. w he re two o r thre e are ga the red in My name the re w ill I be ... Thi s year's turn out was abou t 125 student s. Jonathan Po lar led the stu de nt s in a few praise choru ses. and time was s pe nt in pra ye r for o ur na ti o n. o ur sc hoo l. o ur teache rs. a nd ourse lves. The purpose o f these prayers w as as king God to brin g rev iva l a nd hea lin g to thi s la nd and to our hearts. SPEAKING OUT. Me mbe rs of th e speec h and drama c lass qu ote a ve rse from the Psalm s tu e nd the' s hun drama do ne during the' sc hool· s 25 th an ni ve rsan ser v ice' o n May 3rd . T he v..: rsc re mind s us to pra ise' ;he Lord be.ca use Hi s love is gre at and Hi s faithful nes s i, rarreac hing. Tht' speec h and drama c lass d id an exce lle nt job thi s year w ith humornm, s kit' a, we ll as ser inu, . th ought -provoking ll ll c" . ~~~~ STU DENT LlH 0 11 r Year in Re 1·ie 11 · 31( _} �I • T u r n w 0 T I n g 1 s D 0 M Proverbs 2: 1-6 says, "My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from His mouth comeknowledgeand understanding". This passage talks of "hidden treasure." Each day the classrooms are filled with students seeking for this gift. The treasure spoken of cannot be found in a textbook or in the many papers students work their way through every day. Though the school is highly ranked in its academics, a stronger emphasis is put upon finding the knowledge of God and understanding His sovereign word and control in students' lives. Godly teachers and staff spend time in prayer daily for one another as well as for their students and most classes are begun in prayer, setting the focus on God. Classes are taught from a Biblical standpoint and students learn to combat opposing beliefs surrounding them. These instructions are given fr01n elementary school, where spelling and recess are added to class, to middle school where societies are introduced, and finally in the high school, when students end a very important phase in their lives before the beginning of their college careers. Halls are filled with laughter, and very close friendships are grown through the years, while minds are being filled and cultivated under the quality training students receive each year. By Mary Childress ~ 1) 6 ACADEMJCS J1 Divider Pa~e �KEY TO THE MORNING. Prayer is "the key of the morning and the close of each day. " Sixth grader Sarah Zimmerman begins her morning along with the rest of her class in devotions. INEVERYTHING,PRA Y.Jessica Rakes prays for her fellow students . Prayer groups were arranged by the student government to allow students to pray for one another and those above them . FOR WHICH IT STANDS. Logan Jones proudly di sp lays the American flag as he rec ites with hi s class the Pledge of Allegiance. Each morning , elemen tary and middle school students recite with their class the pl edges to both the American flag and the Christian flag. At this ea rl y age. the pl edges help the students to keep their allegiance focused on the ri gh t things. MUCH TO DO. With a smile . kindergartner Nathan Perkin son surv eys the task befo re him. Teachers find many creat ive and enjoyab le ways for stude nts to not only learn . but a lso love the facts they must absorb in order to grow . ~~~ .6. CADEi\111 C.S Di11ider Pag e 31 �I CAN 'T DECIDE.Vera Jon es takes a final lo ok at the layo ut s as she tri es to decide w hi c h one s she wants to go in the yearbook. Staff members designe d pages a nd th e n voted for th e best ones to use in the '98 Imprint. THEY'RE HERE! The yearbooks fi nall y ca me on Sept e mb e r 13. Word spread throu gh the staff like wildfire : " Party toni ght at Mrs. Chi lt on 's hou se. Be th e re!" Mrs. C hilton prolongs the anticipation by slo wly ope nin g the bo x of new ly arri ve d books as th e staff members anxiously watc h. OH, YEAH ! During th e yearbook li ving s lide presentation , Ali sha C larke , M ichelle Tankersle y, and Mary Chi ldress portray the junior varsity cheerl eade rs who were coached by Miss Law . Miche ll e looks ju st a little worried as the bases wobble under her. CAUGHT RED-HANDED. Ma ry Childress steal s candy from M iss Law·s candy jar during a visit to the nursin g home. Whil e pl anning fo r th e skit. most of the staff remembered fu nny thing s Mi ss Law had do ne , but Mary's best memorie s were of the times she snitched cand y. -~ ACADEM .ICS 38 Puhl ica t ions �THE QUIET TYPE. Miche ll e Hi g hto we r is qui e tl y typing yearbook co py. As ye arb oo k de adlin es approach. many frantic studem s ca n be fo und o n e ve ry a\·ailabk computer as they fini sh th e ir wo rk. The Middle School Newspaper Staff . . . is going to try to print at least one newspaper before the school year ends The Morning Announcement Sheet .. . is being processed faster than ever ... is very boring to deliver, but a necessity which must be accomplished daily The Yearbook Staff . . went to a workshop at the Clarion to learn how to produce a yearbook ... is taking the best course in school, especially for seniors! DON'T LAUGH. '"Jo hn , don't lau g h a t me: you hurt m y monk ey ... Je nnifer Atkin s portrays Mi ss La w in the dedi cati on skit of the ye arbook c hapel. Be n Ward po rtra ys Mr. La w. and Drew Kaufman is a sw in g. John had just fini shed bangin g Ruth' s monk e y o n th e sw in g and ripped o ff its ear. mortall y wo unding the belove d monkey . Childh ood me mo ri es c ame to th e surfac e as th e staff gathered informatio n on all o f the Laws for the skit prese nt ed durin g the asse mbl y to di stribute the /997 /1111n·i111. MEETING THE GOAL. Ben Clark and Lori Turner, 1997 staff members, help Mrs. Chilton sort the yearbooks. Keeping the books hidden from the student body while counting and sorting is an annual challenge. SNEAK PEEK. Returning staff member Ben Ward looks through the book, only to find himself on the last page standing in a tree trunk. Memories flooded back as the pages were turned. WHAT TO DO ? Va le ri e ge ts T e rry ready for the new year. As the books arri ve, pi ctures must be sorted and returned to stud e nts who loaned them to th e s taff. M i c h e ll e Hi ghtower attempts to help Anna Zimmerma n und e rsta nd how to put copy on the co mput e r . Yea rb ook is very confusing in the beg innin g as s tude nts lea rn wha t to d o . New s taff members Mary Childress and T a nk e r s l ey peek at the '97 yea rb ook a they see it fo r th Fi rst time. ~~ ACADEM JC .; P11hl icarions 39 �PUTTING IT TOGETHER. Eighth graders Emily Smith, Amanda Karnes and Cherie Hall work together as a section, an important concept. MAKING T H E GRADE. Working to get through the instruction book, director Terry T a nker s le y leads beginner band clarinetists Brittney Martin, Katie Farmer, Sarah Zimmerman, an d flautist Rebe cc a As sa id. The beginner band stude nts work oa Tu es day s and Thursdays learning to read mu sic as well as the fingerings for each no te. They work hard to com plete the i.r first bo ok s o they can move up to concert band th e nex t yea r. ALL THAT JAZZ. Playing an instrument can be difficult, but Kim Bellows is confident of her new skills. With determination the students learn to focus their attention. FIRST CONCERT. Nervousnes s fill ed each of th e beg inne r band stude nt s as they beg an the first band concert ol the ir mu sica l caree rs. Director Terry Tank ers ley is all s mil es when this gro up stands up to take its final bow. Thi parents are asto ni shed when they hear the band in concert for th e fir st time, beca use all of the music comes toge thel with a melod y eve ryon e can hear and appreciate. PRomG Wrm ftm HoP~ FOR THE FUTURE BY MICHELLE TANKERSLEY Never Forget! 0 0 0 adjusting to a new director construction noi se day after day after day the smell of so lder suffocati ng students, causing class to dismiss early both beginner and concert bands havin g their concert on the same night 0 getting over the nerves of the co ncerts 0 celebrating with those students who made All-Di strict Band ~~ 40 ACADEMJCS Concert/Beginner Band LITTLE DRUMM E R BOY. During hi s fir st concert s ixth grade r Jo sh Stovall pre pares lo pla y hi s pan o n 1h1 snare drum . Pe rcu ss io n is a fa vo rit e in s trum e nt amon ~ yo un g me n hi s age. �GIVING HIS ALL. Working to get through hi s firs t year of trombone. s ixth grade r Matt Rose learn s to "Fi ll up th e ho rn" (Te rry T anke rs ley). Low brass in struments are hard for yo ung stude nts to play beca use of the a mo unt or a ir needed to play fo r long pe riod s of time . TOOT THE HORN. S ixth Gracie trumpeti sts Lindsay Schaffer and Essay Tewo lde play the ir parts w ith complet e co nfide nce. The first year p layers have a ll made tre mendous progress s in ce Se pte mbe r and are looki ng forward to be ing a part of Conce rt Band in the fall. TUNING IT UP. Making sure the ir sec ti on is in tune. ninth grad e r Ju st in Leo nard and e ighth grader Jo hn Pe nni c k p lay the ir co nce rt B-tlat loud and lon g so th e o th ers can tun e to the m. Tunin g is a n ongo ing ritu a l band s w ill neve r be able to esc ape. DINAH, BLOW YOUR HORN. Playi ng each part to the bes t of he r abilit y. e ig hth g rad e r Melod y Te rry co nce ntrat es o n ge ttin g eve ry thin g ri g ht . IVk lncl y was one nr two stude nt s in Co nce rt Band to make Jr Hi gh A ll -Di stri c t Band. This is a hug e arn1111p li s hm e n1 fn r a ynung pla ye r her age . ~~~ ACADEMl C.\ Co11cl:' rt/ Begi1111 er Bond 4]Jl �GI V ING HIS ALL. Wo rkin g hard a nd a uditi o nin g to the bes t o f h is abiliti e s. Jos h W a ng beco m es th e fir st fres h m an fro m o ur sc hoo l to m a ke A ll-Sta te Orc he stra. Th is is a hu ge acco mpli s hm e nt fo r so meon e hi s age becau se Jos h co m pe ted w ith stude nt s in publi c and pri vate sc hoo ls. p lac in g fo urtee nth in the state . FINA L MEMORIES. Gettin g togeth e r in b us seats and low ce ilin gs . the se ni o rs m a ke o ne mo re me m o ry fro m the ba nd /ense mb le tri p. Th e 1998 band/e nse 111 b le trip wa s the sen io rs· sec ond opp o rtu nity to go to C in c inn ati. The se n io rs fe lt the two trips to C in c inn at i were the be st trip s take n by thi s g ro up. THE REWARDS OF DILIGE N CE . Hi g h ac hi eve me nt s are acco mpli she d by Je ss ica Rak es . Not o nl y did she make th e R oa n o k e Youth S y m ph o ny and pl ay he r fir st co nce rt w ith the Ro an o ke Sy 111pho ny in the c ivic cente r. but she al so 111ade Se ni o r Hi g h A ll - Di s tri c t Band . Jess ic a is a dedi c ated 111u s ic stude nt w ho g lo rifi es C hri st. DOWN TI ME . U s in g JC'.:> Sn np lwnic Band th e ir free ti111 e to re la x o n th e ba nd / e nse 111bl e trip. Kath y Turkin g to n. Les li e Ho lt and Dini sha Brow n fin d so me thin g to watc h o n the e ig ht c hann e ls a vai 1abl e at the Ho lid ay Inn . Do w n tim e is impo rtant o n trips becau se it g ives the stude nt s ti111 e to res t a nd inn ca se unit y . �rKim CONDUC\ TOR. Learning to con- : duct as preparation for her college classes, · Michelle Tankersley adds one more credential to her future in music educatiq_n. r.' TIME BUSTERS. Theeight ms BEST. Tim·s·pen- cer plays his ~mi~pet piece, rec~iving a standing ovl!t!on. Tim was one of three· seniors who played solo pieces in the ~.oncert. DO\VN THE LINE. Demons tratin g the dift'erenL'e het\\·L·en their trnmhonc s and th e oth er in stum ent s in th e band. Benji Pugh, Bob An go ve. Jo s h C arter . B. J . Terry. and Matt Olicll\\eir di splay their in strume nt s to the elem entary students. Thi s part o f th e re cru itm ent pruL'e" demlln , trat c ' the ,·arillu s in stumcnts and the ir indi vidual sounds so the youn ger student s ma y c lrno'e the o ne the y \\'i'h to p la y . ho u rs s pent traveling from Cincinnati , Ohio to Roanoke, Virginia were pass ed rn unique wa ys. Found sleeping soundl y, Matt Olichweir was un affected by the bright blue fla s h of the c a m e ra. Songwriter and guitari st Doug Che a t w ood provid e d a concert in the back of the bus for a bout ao hour of the trip. Le ftover pizza was enjoyed by B. J. Terry as the bus wouod throu g h th e mo unta in s of West Virgini a o n its w ay home from the four day u·ip. Quotables and Useless Facts from the Band/Ensemble trip to Cincinnati : LISTEN ING WITH PLEASURE. DirL'L'lorTL'tT\ Tan\.. tn th L' haL·J.. "r tlw hu , ' in g va ri o us so ngs or prai'e t<> Ciod . Si ng in g "n th e ht" was one or th e w ay' th e ' tud c nt ' \.. L' p t th L' ll1'e h L'.' (lc' L'l l · r> icd durin g th e lon g trip . c r~ l c y li ste ns w hil e th e 't ud L'll h "M y eyes ' My eyes ' .. A new world record has been se t: th e senior/e nsemb le bus was de ad si le nt for th e first time wh il e peop le \Ve re awak e and a cartoon movie was being shown. Various seniors ~rlii/e 111u/tip/e pictures were /Jei11g raken in the dmk 011 the /ms "My fudge ha s go ne to m y brain 1.. " Man . I wanna go sk ydi ving. " "T he hills of We st V irg in ia are ca llin' me ho me .. ... Senior Murr C/1ildre.1s Senior Gnrre fl Su/1 r Ju nior Do11g C/1eat1rnod "That' s no t going 111 the yea rbook. is it'.1" Sop ho111ore B. J. Tern "Alisha! You stole my hairbn.ISh" . Junior Jessicu Rnkes �SHOWTIME With s mil es a nd a bea t carried by the snappin g o f man y fing ers. th e hi g h sc hoo l ense mbl prese nts "'Go Down Moses·· to th e de li ght o f th e audience. The sp ring concert featured th e man y talents and abi liti es acquired by th ese stude nt s th ro ugh th e year. Favorite Music High School: "Go Down Moses" Middle School: Anything by Point of Grace. Just Playin' Around High School: Found unique ways to sing songs including standing on chairs and silly motions Middle School: Loved a good game of "kickball" or "keep away" which sometimes completely took over group practices! In Music Class?? High School: Discovered Mr. Tankersley ' s astounding ability to listen and speak to them without warning through his intercom . Middle School: A ge neral outbreak of "King Frog" would quickly arise in the middle of class, or the class would suddenly sing their own rendition of a song. WITH ONE VOICE. Fri e nd s h ips a nd laughter co upled with songs of joy prai se and seemed to be th e th e me throughout the year. Even outside of c lass, these students could be seen e nj oy in g o ne another's company. Trip s were taken together including the hi g h school trip to Cinc i n n at i , Ohio. Not onl y were vo ices matched to bring out the best sou nd in the groups, but pe rson ali ties came together in unex pected ways, creatin g c lose fr ie ndships. GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT. Who says so ngs ca n onl y be s un g~ Wh en a gro up enjoys th emse lves as mu ch as thi s. one never kn ows what to ex pect when entering th e room' Smil es can a lmost always be guara nt eed whil e li stenin g to their music. AS ONE. The group stood through many practices in order to better balance their sound. Mr. Tankersley taught the class many exercises to enhance and improve their voices. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS. Led by Mrs. Collins, the middle school choir grew together and 44 ACA DEMJ C) Ensemble/MS Choi 1· learned and laughed throughout the year, leami,ng to bafance harmonies and melodies and to share their music with others. �NO LULLABY. After a lo ng day o n the ground s of King's Island Theme Park. Matt Hawkins catches up o n some sleep during the bus ride back to the hotel. Matt"s quick smil e a nd jokes were a great additi o n and e nco uragme nt to the gro up thi s yea r. CINCINNATI SINGIN' Sarah Motley and Ange la Brooks e njoy their fri e ndship o ne late ni ght o n th e trip to Cincinnati. On thi s trip. th e group had the opportunity to ob se rve th e c ho ir o f th e Cincinnati Co nse rvatory and to gain new expe ri e nces th ro ugh th~ teaching of a professor. RAISED IN SONG. With skill and love for the mus ic he taught. Terry Tankersley led and in structed the hi g h schoo l e nse mble throu g h the year. Not on ly did he lead the song s with joy and show muc h support fo r hi s gro up . but unde r hi s direct io n student s got a n ex tra dose of vo ice training and ski !Is to take with them as they move on in life. SING FOR JOY . With eyes focused on their direc tor. Seth John so n a nd Jonat ha n Polar sin g toge the r in th e Chri stmas mu sic concert. The se concerts were eagerl y an tic ipa ted and zea lou sly worked for by the stude nt s as they showed th eir love fo r th eir mu sic and the ir God. ~~ .L\ CADEM JCS E11se111hldMS Choir 45 �SING IT OUT. As so lo ist in th e C hristm as program , fo urth g ra d e r Joe l Quesenberry sin gs who leheartedl y fo r Christ. Since all of th e e le me ntary student s sang out more thi s year th an oth er yea rs, the ir vo ices lifted up in sin ce re joyful prai se to C hri st. ACTING UP. T akin g an a bn orm a l stanc e in Mr. Co lston' s roo m, Sa m Thomas, N ikk i Till ey, Emil y Halsey and Rebecca Long de monstrate the parable of the Good Samaritan durin g th e M iss io ns Co nference. Speec h and Drama is a favo rite class amo ng seni ors because of th e fun skits and great teac her. IN THE SPOTLIG HT. Chip (se ni or Rya n Allman) learns some hard lessons abo ut life. He has to go throu gh many d isappoi ntments before he can full y understand why Jes us was born to di e. Th e speec h and dram a productio n was a bi g success, brin g in g th e audi ence to tears and leav ing them wan ti ng more . FOREIGN CULTURE. A ll dressed up as Chinese wome n. th ird graders Be th A nn A ustin and Kati e Black burn take the ir places to fu lfi ll th e ir ro les in the Ele mentary C hristmas Progra m. T hese charac ters we re fa vori tes among th e othe r stu dents beca use of the uni que cos tum es. ~~~ 46 /\Ci\DEMJCS Producr ions �THE GUARDIAN ANGEL. G uardian an gel N icci Moats shows T. J. Po we ll hi s Ii fe " ' he ha s Ii ,.<: d it sn far . The Christmas program wa s a hu ge s uccc" w ith ev.: ryone making thi s play a n unforgc uabk m <: mn ry. What Wi 11 Be Remembered by the Actors? Speech and Drama Elementary Christmas Program • When practicing the students slipped out of character and did impressions. • The Guardian Angel ' s microphone was not on. • The class had several orange peel fight s (hee, hee). • The students seemed to enjoy singing more this year. • Speeches could be summed up in one word: procrastination. • The students wanted to make the heaven scene "spectacular." D~FERENT GIVING THEIR ALL. Th e man ge r scene w a' a big part of the Elementary Chri stm as Program and was eage rl y anti cipated by the stude nt s . C hri s tma s pa st was dem o nstrated to T. J. Powe ll as part oft he pl an to see him acce pt Chri st as hi s Savi or. Th e c hildren we re so e nthu , iastic about thi s program that th ey each put in one hundred perce nt to make sure th e ending was pe rfec t. Thi s sce ne was used tn se t the to ne for th e wh o le pla y. e ndin g with th e sce ne of heave n and a tearful audi e nce . QUIET PRAISE. Singing a solo in the Christmas program , Daniel Colston overcomes his quiet spirit and honors Christ. Sacrifices like this are the things that made this program a success. ATTEMPTED REBELLION. After telling his parents that he will not go to the program this year even though he is the lead angel, ten-year-old Chip (Marc Flack) ended up going and playing the angel. ROLE S.Fro m J a m e s M as te rso n play ing a pasto r, to N ikki Tilley portraying a lady seUing train ri cke t s, a nd Jo e Holl andsworth reading books to elementary c hildren , th e se ni o rs 111 Speec h a nd Drama go a U out to do their pa rt s e ffe ctively. T he students enj oyed many acrivities thi s year. including workin g w ith e le m en t a r y cla sses . T he dra matic po rtion of the class was more fun as it prov ided th e se ni o r with additional oppo rr un i ties fo r creativ ity. -~ \ CL\DEi\.l lC'.\ 47 1 P rod11 £·rirm s �GUIDING HAND. GAZING AND GLA ZING. Whil e s tud ying an d cri tiqing the high school art work , Erin A ssa id a nd L i n d a O verstree t evaluate th e acrylic painting s w hil e Vera J o nes, Alisha Clarke a nd Ju s tin Zimmerman eva luate the impressioni sm drawin gs created by th e hi g h sc hool s tud e nt s . Working to ward thi s level from middl e school, Somer Griffin glazes one of the fi rst pots th at s he made o n the potte ry wheel in art class. By shaping the tools with his hands, Stephen Denison plans the perfect picture. Elementary art gives students a taste of what they can do in future years. STARTING OUT. Using his hand as a guide, Dwight Piraino demonstrates his newfound skills. Art students get to do fun, yet artistic projects. FINISHING TOUCHES. Pl ac in g the final de tail s. Senior Rya n A llman works diligentl y to co mpl e te hi s painting with pe rfec ti on. Hi gh sc hoo l art stud e nts have th e op po rtunit y to s tud y th e artists th e m se lves as we ll as imitating paintin gs and draw in gs from differe nt tim e periods. I ' Tak ing In ven tory at th e End of the Yea r, Mrs. Wimmer finds that her students have used: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 74 vario us paintbrushes 3 dozen pin ls of vaiious paints I 0 dozen refi ll s for waterco lor paint I 00 egg crates 760 sheets of variou s paper 24 black ink pens 124 vari ou s penc il s I 00 e rasers ~~ 48 /\CAD EMJ C) An I 000 pounds of c lay 24 j ars of g laze • 36 spon ges • 2 ro ll s of canvas I00 magic markers I 00 sheets of pos te r board 0 I ga ll o n of Rubber Ce ment 0 0 0 0 • 2 gallon s of g lu e • 50 ro ll s of tape • 6 boxes of C re ypas • 6 boxes of paste ls 10 boxes of colored c halk • 500 feet of aluminum foil • 200 fee t of fi s hin g lin e • 48 s kein s of yarn 75 c lay too ls 0 0 WORKING HARO. Making sure she draws he r lin es perfec tl y. Jami e Cart y (third grade I copies a picturt' o r a li g hth o use a nd ocea n. Ele me ntary a rt s tud e nt s ta ke grea t care to mak e sure th e ir works a re dra wn to th e best nl their ab iliti es to be pleasin g to God . �CAREFUL PLANNING. Obtaining he lp for hi s s ke tch. Barret O sbo rn e as ks hi s teacher. M rs. W imme r. for advice before he start s painting. A rt is a favo rite subj ec t a mo ng stude nt s because of the dail y oppo rtuniti es to use the ir creat ive tal e nts as a break fro m the usua l academic s tu d ies. UP FOR SHOW. Ma kin g sure her pa intin g is strai g ht. Rebecca Lo ng proudl y d isplays he r wo rk 01· art. Rebecca has won several a wa rds fo r he r dra w in gs a nd c lay pots this year. showi ng consistency wi th her work in years past. GETTING AHEAD . Sc ulptin g a human head is hard wor k. but A lis ha Brown. w ith he lp from Vera Jo nes. makes incredible prog ress a nd produces a g rea t lik e ness. C lay sc ul ptures are a branch o f the curriculum o r th e art class contrasting w ith paintings and drawings . BR US HING UP. Pre parin g for th e middl e sc hoo l art sho\\'. Lin dsay Sc haffer wo rk s on her wa terco lor painting . Wate1n1lor is a fa vorite med iulll or middk sc hoo l art stu dt' nt s bec au se of th e unique tools use d tP reaL·h ce rtain cfkL·t s. �ST UDYING HARD. Be n C lark sits in co mpute r class d urin g S pirit Wee k atte mptin g to fi g ure o ut hi s wo rk. Th ere a re ofte n many di stracti ons durin g Spirit W ee k, but des pite th ose di straction s Be n was abl e to c once ntrate o n hi s ass ignm e nt. He is ve ry eage r to learn more abo ut progra mm ing co mpute rs. Hard work is necessary to un de rstand ad vanced progra mmin g co mputer c lasses. WHAT A GROU P! Th ese so ph o mores show o ff the creati ve masks they made in M rs. Futre ll 's En g li sh c lass. During th e soph o mo re yea r these stude nts stud y Romeo and Juliet. T hey ar e abl e to ex pand into mo re c rea ti ve branc hes to ma ke th e study mo re exc itin g. DEEP IN THOUGHT. Megan Ja nn ey stru gg les to so lve a pro ble m. With onl y a few e nroll e d in th e pro gramming c lasses, the stud e nts find th ey have to de pe nd o n their o w n reso urces to fi g ure o ut so lu ti ons to prob le m s. LEA RNING TIME. Nia Do ug las teac hes S pani sh to th e e le me ntary stud e nt s. S pani sh Ill stude nt s ha ve th e o pportunit y to teac h w hat th ey have alread y le arn ed. Nu t o nl y do th e in stru c ti o ns he lp g ive th e e le me ntar y s tud e nt s a good bac kgro und in S pan is h. but they are a lso a le arnin g too l for th e S pan is h stude nt s. ~~~ 50 ACADFM JCS Commun ication �LIFE'S JOURNEY. During English class, Rebecca Long presents· her life map, a summary of all of the main events throughout her life. A FOOTBALL JERSEY? Rebecca Wright reports to yearbook dressed as a football player during Spir.it Week. Rebecca uses her computer skills lo aid yearbook design. A JOYFUL NOISE? These three sop hom ores. Nat e Coll oga n. Ju stin Price. and Amanda Hal sey, sin g in Spanish 10 a co mput er c lass. Eac h year at C hri stm as. Seno ra Long teac hes he r stud ents Spanish Chri stm as carols so they can go carollin g aro und th e sc hoo l cam pu s to var iou s offi ces and classes. Th e so mbreros. tarnborine s. and morroccos add a Spa ni sh ll avo r to th e eve nt. COMMUNICATION AT ITS BEST. L a u r a St e ph e n son gives a book report in wh ich she dresses up as a main character in the story. Jess ica Gilbert and Kim Fisher get into the spirit of CLu·istmas with th e ir noise makers, and Todd Webb works diligently to solve a programming problem in QuickBASIC. From giving oral reports and singing Christmas carols to workin g at a comp ut er, these students are expanding th eir level of communication. com-mu-ni-ca-tion n 1. a process by which meanings are exch anged between individuals through a common system of symbols (Webster 's Dictionary) English class covers the different as pects of how our language is used to communicate with one another through spoken and written means. Spanish class allows us to see other cultures and a new way of life. HARD WORKERS! Mand y Chi so m and Ma ria Jon es work busil y lo mak e sure th ey fini sh all nf th eir wo rk on lim e. App li cation' student ' turn in a la rge V\\lume nr wo rk during th e course o f the ye ar Computer class presents communication through modern forms of technology. ~~~ .'\ CL\DEM l Cl\ C11111 111 1111icurio11 !(~ .J Jl �THE FINISHING TO UCH. Gabrie ll e Rexrode tak care of last-minut e details on he r sc ience fai r proj Th e project s w ill be judgc d la te r that e ve nin g by speci ists from th e co mmunit y. Prove: Mr. Law is Mr. Suhr 1. Mr. Law (a) is a good math teacher (c). 2. Mr.' Suhr (b) is a good math teacher (c ). 3. If a = c and b = c, then a = b. 1. Let x = y 2. x 2 = xy 3. x2 _ y2 = xy _ y2 4 . (x - y)(x + y) = y(x - y) (x - y) (x - y) S. x+y=y 6. Since x = y, x + x = x 7. 2x = x x 4. Mr. Law (a) is Mr. Suhr (b). RUB A DUB DUB. Sc ie nce class is ne ver bo rin g w hen Mr. Coupe is th e teacher. Today Ashley Rorrer s tart s off an ex periment to see if puttin g one's head in water in c reases th e hea rt ra te . Emil y Smi th braves the experiment while Brynna Ye ntz Ia ug h s a nd meas ures he r fri end 's heartbeat. Afte r finishin g thi s unusual hands on, or ra th e r "heads down,'" expe rim e nt, T ia Maim dri es off w ith a towe l. PbilJip W r ig ht s a id , "Everyone but the girls liked ir. " ~~ !(2 JJ l~CAD LMJr:.) Science/Math x 8. 2 = 1 TWISTER! Eighth graders Bryan Agee and Ca leb Joh nso n mi x c hem ica ls toge th e r in sc ie nce c lass. This co ul d b a dan gerou s co mbinati on fo r som e peop le. but Mr. Coupe ·s c lass ha s a g reat mode l o f respo ns ibilit y . He re the fulll rt' sc ienti sts o f Am erica are intent on finding o ut if asprin wi ll dis so lve in wa te r. Who know s wha t g rea t discoveri e-' th ey" II mak e tomo rro w' PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAPS! Stephen Dennison, Dwight Piraino, and Katie Blacksburn, third graders in Mrs. Brown's cfass, think up answers for a math assignment. COLORFJ.JL QUESTIONS. Aaron Poch, Karen Nauss, and Jacob Jackson give their math protJlerns creaLi·ve colors as we:l1J as good answers co rnake their teacher, Mrs. Fryer, ,proud. -'----~ . . ! �BUCKLE UP! Mr. Suhr gets a free ride. compliment s of hi s sixth period tri gonome try c lass. after hi s surgery co nfined him to hi s chair. Who said math classes can ' t be fun? These enthu sias ti c studellls know who makes math so imeres ting. A HELPING HAND. T each ers are willing to give pointe rs to students during cla ss as we ll as outsid e of cl ass . Mr. Suhr takes lime to give a fe w quick point ers to Nikki Tilley as he passes th ro ugh her stud y hall one day and find s her work in g o n so me homewo rk . NOTEWORTHY COMMENTS. Lesli e Shank. A li sha Jackso n. Matt Ratliff. Ju stin Pri ce. and Mo ll y Ison take lots of notes in Mr. Suhr' s Algebra II c lass as he writes equation s on the board. Stude nt s can cou nt on hard tes ts. so they know carefu l note-taking is a necessity. CHECKING OUT THE COMPETITION. Seni ors Tim Dool ey. Ju stin Z immerman. and Ben Clark critique a fe ll ow sc ienti st' s proj ec t. Afte r they had fini shed se llin g up their own proj ects. stude nts we re a ll owed to view the other sc ience fair di splays . Underclass men can use thi s opportunity to ge t ideas for future ex periments . Many find new ways for improvin g their proj ec ts by loo king at ex periment s othe r student s have do ne success full y. ~~~ ACADE iVll CS Science/Mmh 53 �AIR TIME. Sixth grader Lora Olichweir takes her turn to jump up and bump the vo ll ey ball aro und a c irc le during gym c lass. Performin g thi s exe rc ise teac hes studen ts the tec hniqu es and skill s needed to wo rk toge th er and play vo lleyball. DEFENDING THEIR TERRITORY. Durin g a hockey game in P. E. class. s ophomore goa li e Ben A lli s blocks a sho t made by th e oppos ing tea m. Matthew Gardner ass ists the goa li e whil e fres hme n Jo s h Ginter and Ka sey Richardson a tt e mpt to sco re. SHE SHOOTS! SHE SCORES! Looking for a goal. so phomore Erin Duff make s a fast pass to one of her teammates. Ph ys ic al educati on is a c lass mo st fre shmen and so phomores look forward to during the day because there is no home wo rk and the act iviti es give stude nts an opportu nity to un w ind from dail y stresses. MAKING A SHOT. Going against hi s oppone nt s. Roger Gra ves attempt s to make a goa l. Playin g hockey in the gym helps prepare student s for the days when the wea ther is good enough to play fie ld hockey o utdoors. 54 AC:ADfM JCS Fi mess �SLNGI G FOR HIM. Us in g th e ir vo ice' to honor their heavenl y Father, se ni o rs Jo nathan Polor and Valerie Terry sing durin g c hape l. Mu s ic ha s hce n in c orp o rated into chapel more thi s ye ar w ith so los and duct s. Q: What do Q: What things would you like to study in Bible that Q: What is one you like best are not being covered this year? thing you dis- about Health? A: " I would like to study Re velation , I think studying about the coming of Christ would be fun. It would answer a lot of questions." Erica Noble - 1 Ith grade 1i k e A: .. Th e te acher , Mr. Brown. is fun. Kase\' Richardson 9th grade Q: How do you think the philosophy paper will help you in your transition from high school to college? A: " It will help us establish a firm grasp on what we believe and how we can present it." Ryan Allrnan - 12th grade about P.E.? A: "Sit-ups and being swe aty first period-YUCK!!" Leanna Hollandsworth - 10th grade D 0 ING UP FOR DEMONSTRATION. Guin g to th e front or chape l for a demon strati on during the crea ti on seminar. these stud ents hold in th e ir hands unpurifi e d e me rald s th e speake r. C harli e Li ebert. gave lo th em. This se minar was a good way lo find out th e truth lo th e qu esti o n o r what happen ed lo all th e din osaurs . Mr. Li ebert. the guest speaker from an orga ni zation c all ed An swe rs in Ge ne s is local ed in Loui sv ill e. Kentuck y. tra ve ls around the country prese ntin g creation seminars. TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT. An amazing similarity was noticed during Bible class. Mr. Presson bears a striking resemblance to a certain walrus named Jolly. Strange things like this seem to occur in his class during the year. G 0 D ' S WORK. Takin g the role of music leader in chapel, seni or Jonathan Po lar leads the stu dent body in praise songs. In Jon athan's abence, sophomo re Se th Johnson assi ts w ith le adi ng th e mu sic. Various speake rs a re o btained to speak to the student yea r . Bailey, Pastor A ld e rm a n' s s o n - in-l aw who is serving as a past.ora l at int e rn S h e n a nd oa h B a p t i t Church. shares ma tt e rs th at God laid on hi s heart. BEAUTIFUL MUSiC. Junior Andrea S;r>angler and Bible teacher Mr. Presson, also Andrea ' s r>iano teacher, r>lay a r>iano duet for all to hear during char>el. ~~~~ ..'\CADEi\ '\l C\ Fi r11ess 5( _J �THE SALT OF THE MAP. Zach Zimmerman, Rebeca San bum, and Linda Woods look at the salt maps created by their class, a tasty twist on homework. KEEPING UP WITH THE WORk. Se niors tak e Government so they can learn about modern po l itic s. Mr. Co lsto n a lso teach es th em about current events throu gh di s cu ss ion s about Wo rld ma ga zin es . Ward , Ben Mich e ll e Hi g ht owe r , FORMIDABLE FOURTH. Matt Bergum and Brent Bowman create replica forts in Mrs . Hill's fourth grade class. D a n i e I Steph e n s, Marc Fl a ck , and Jo e Holland s wo rth participate in o ne o f th ese disc ussions by sharin g th eir opinion s o f various topics . Later they will be quizzed on tbe thin gs they learn ed fr om the magazine. THE MOVIE KING STRIKES AGAIN! Mr. Co lston watches the NCA A Tourn ame nt with Ali sha Brown. Ve Jon es. Linda Ove rstreet, Ben Vlu g. Ben Ward . and Jonathan Polar. Eve ry year o ne side or Mr. Co lston' s board i; fill ed with a chart of the winning teams. and part s or hi s c lasses are dedicat ed to kee pin g up with thi s event. Som students eve n co me durin g lunch to watch the ga me. . Q. What was the name of Robert lE. ILee's horse? A. Sil ver - James Clark Q. What is Virginia's State Dog? A. "Yo Q ui e ro Taco Bell. " - Jenn ie Ayers Q. Where is the Continental Divide? A. Pacific Ocean - Victoria Presson Q. How many children did an d George Martha Wash- ~~ 56 ,L\C ADIMJCS Histo ry ington ha ve? A. 3 or 17 - Megan Janney Q. What does " Chesap e ake " mea n? A. A n ancient Indi an word describing a li ve octopu s sw all ow in g an .- ,,, onion - Josh Wong Q. What was the first meal on the moon? Who ate it? A. Freeze dried ice cream ; Bu z z Aldond - Josh Carter EO UC ATI N' TH E YUN G UN S. Nathani e l Gay (C las; or ·93) co mes in as a gues t spea ke r to ta lk to se nior; ab out co ll ege and current eve nt s. M r. Col ston frequ ently in vites alumni to te ll stud ents about th e coll ege ex perience. �SKETCHY HISTORY. Si xth graders study world hi story and are able to do re po rts o n vario us countries. Philip A llm an wo rks on a d raw ing of the wo rld during Mrs. Suhr"s c lass . Thi s act iv ity w il l he lp to pre pa re him for the many draw ings he w ill do w ith co lored penc il s in Miss Law·s c lass nex t year. A MIGHTY FORTRESS. C hri ste n Lon g. As hl ey Cook. Kari Farme r. N icc i Moats. a nd A nge la Mart in work o n forts they built. Stude nts lea rn a lot about the co lo ni sts of earl y se ttle me nt s in A merica. Eve ry yea r fo urth graders make a mi nature fo rt d uring the time they stu dy Virgi nia· s histo ry. They a lso do repo rts o n thi s state. POINTS OF INT E REST.Jonath an Murrill and Joey Pi e rce look at the ir favo rite C ivil War drawing . The fifth grade rs made th ese to disp lay th e ir kn ow led ge o f th e War Be twee n th e States. UN IDENTIFIED FRIGHTENI NG OBJE C T! Sa ra h M o t le y . Lauren McKee. and Bob A ngo ve wa tc h as J o n Fullmer tri es a purse o n for size. The purse -turn edhat is one n f man y it e ms visitors to James tow n L"a n look at as they learn abo ut Co lon ial times. ~~ ACADEMJCS His1on /(7 ..J �SWEET SUCCESS. C a ndy cane sale s are a lways a big hit w ith students. as Be n Ward and Ju s tin Price can see. Thi s year 's n ew co lo r w a s bl ack for Sieb e n S ch n eescha uf l er sc haufeln siebe n Schaufeln Schnee , or seve n s hove le rs shovel seve n sho ve ls of s now. THIS MEETING WILL NOW COME TO ORDER! Ben A lli s takes c harge of a Key C lub m ee tin g durin g lun c h. Be n is a yo ung but exce ll e nt leade r. JO YFU L NEW CREATIO NS . Bac k: Be n A lli s. Jon ath a n Po la r. Be n C lark. Garre tt S uhr , Be n Wa rd . a nd Jos h Gi nte r. Fro nt : A li s ha Brown . Je nnife r A tkin s. Re becca Wrig ht. Libby Sh iffe r, Mol ly Iso n. a nd Re becc a Loc kha rt . No t eve ry pe rso n p ictured c am e to eac h meetin g. but a ll did the ir bes t to co me a s ofte n as poss ib le . So me o the r s tude nt s cam e occ as io na ll y but we re no t ab le to be in c luded in the g ro up ph oto. Be n C lark fa ithfull y le d the Bib le stud y each wee k. Th e mee tin g usua lly s ta rted w ith so ng s a nd praye r requ es ts. fo ll owed by a gro up di sc uss io n o n the c hapt e rs read that day. A pproxi matel y five to te n peopl e attend ed week ly. GIVE ME A BREAK !Mr. Presso n g ives co unse l on a sugges ti o n w hile Sa rah Mot ley li ste ns inte ntly. Stude nt se na te me mbers we re always grate ful fo r hi s advice. ~~ /[_8 .J A.C.A DEMJC S Clubs STUDENT SENATE LEADING THE WAY . Back: Jo y Be ll ows (Jun io r V ice Pres ide nt). Jess ica Ra kes (Juni o r Sec reta ry/T reas urer). A li sha Jac kso n <Juni o r Pres ide nt). Sa ra h Motley (S tude nt Sena te Vice Pres ide nt ). Be n Wa rd (S tud e nt Se nate Pres ide nt ). Je nn ife r A tkin s (S tude nt Se na te Sec re tary/Tre as ure r ). Hampto n Pa s ley (Se nior Pres id e nt ). Re becca Lon g <Se nio r. Vice Pres id e nt ). a nd Re becc a W rig ht (Se n io r Sec re ta ry/T reas ure r ). Fro nt : Co urtn ey Wa ldro n ( Fr-es h111an Pres ident ). W hitn ey Os bo rn e (Fres h man Vice Pres ide n t). Martha Haines !Fres hman Secre ta ry/Trea s ure r ). Mo lly Iso n (So ph o more Sec re ta ry/T re as ure r ). .J us tin Pri ce (So pho mo re Vice Pres id e nt ). Be n A lfo (So ph o more Pres ide nt ). �~:~PENT OR BE I . DESTROYED! Ben Clark preaches to his attentive listeners during a morning meeting of New Creation. MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES. EARLY BIRDS. Ben Ward , Rebecca Wright, and fo.rmer New Creation lead~r Allen Armstrong meet at Golden Corral ·before school for a special breakfast. · ' S evera l s tu de nt s a re involved in more th an one club. Ben Ward, Je nni fer Atkin s, ...,.._.l.iiOl._~..,...,..;;a-...­ and Be n Al.li s THE KEY TO SERVICE. Back: Jana S moot. Sa rah Mo tk y. Rebecca W ri ght (V ice Pres ide nt ). Be n Alli s (Pres ide nt ), Ju stin Price . Mc:gan J a nn c: y (Tre a surer). Jennie Ayers . Les li e Shank. and A li sha Brown. Front: Amanda Halsey, Maria Jo nes (Secrc: tar y ). Les lie Ho lt. Ha v i !ah Lied e rb ac h. Ann a Frye r. Rebecca Lo ng. and Gabri el Rexrode. Rebecca Lo ng had di frirnlt y accep tin g th e fa c t that she mi sse d he r last opport unit y to be in the Key C lub. so she ca me to the photo sess ion a nd pretended to he part of th e group. NEW CREATION • • VOTE OF CONF IDE NCE . .Ju stin Price and Ben A lli s • • m ee ts Thursday mornings at 7: 30 usually has g ues t speake rs once a month is studying Hebrews thi s yea r is open to anyo ne is stude nt-l ed among - - - - - - - a re these talented people. All three serve as leade rs in a t least o ne of the three clubs. Ben Ward and Je nnifer are in not o nl y th e Stude nt Senate. but also New Creation. Ben All.i s i the preside nt of Key Club as - - - - - - - - - - - - wel.I as a memberofNew Creat ion a nd the Student Senate. In a small school, sn1den ts can be acti ve in seve ral clubs. KEY CLUB STUDENT SENATE meets durin g lunc h • has 15 members. • does at leas t one service project each mon th • is spo nso red by Mr. Law and the Salem Kiwa nas • meets during lunch • represe nts students in the high sc hool ts 111 charge of Spirit Week. activities 1s sponsored by 0 Mr. Presson vote o n a n it e m o f b us in ess durin g a stude nt se 1iatt' mee tin g. Me mbe rs meet in M r. Cin>o te n ·, room during lun ch and di sc uss ways to impro ve c la ss ac·t i,·itic· s. ~~ A CADE/\1J C\ C/11/J.1 :(9 _J �CANDLE OF SCHOLARSHIP. T im Spe nce r. an N HS membe r sin ce te nth g rad e. li ght s th e ca nd le re prese nting sc ho larship. Thi s aspec t o f th e ce re mo ny re minded the students to do the ir bes t in th e a rea o f schoo lwo rk . National Honor Society Focus • Induction into the National Honor Society is for sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have excelled in the areas ofleadership, service, character, and scholarship. • Many of the sophomores were eligible, however, only eleven turned in the paperwork necessary for induction into the society. • The 1998 NHS inductees were Jennie Ayers, Dinisha Brown, Mark Colwell , Anna Fryar, Matthew Gardner, Molly Ison, Havilah Liederbach , Seth Parker, Justin Price, Matthew Ratliff, and Leslie Shank. A SMALL MISTAKE. Jooatbao Polar leads the audie nce in a hymn wh il e Mr. Law r e trieve s the N HS pl e d ge from Mr. Ho lli ns' desk. During the in duction ceremony , th e pledge was di scove re d to h a v e inadverta nt ly been left in the office. After a few minute s, Mr. H o llin s was able to lead the inductees in the pl e dge . With certificates in hand , Les li e Shank, Je nni e Ayers, a nd A nn a Fryar repeat the promise to honor the socie ty, sc hoo l, and their Lord . THE 1998 NA TIO NAL HO NO R SOC IETY. Back: Jonathan Polar. Mark Co lwe ll.J os h Mabre y. Hampton Pas le. . Matth ew Ratliff, Bob A ngove . Ga rre tt Suhr . Ju stin Hurt. Matth ew Gardner. Tim Doole y. Be n C lark. Ju sti o Z imm erm an. Ben Vlu g . T im Spe nce r. and Se th Park er. Middl e: Michell e Tank e rs ley . Je nnife r A tkin s. Mi c hell<' Hi ghtower, Joy Be ll ows . Ali sha Jack so n. Megan Weave r. Beck y Tay lor. Ja na S moo t. Nia Douglas. Erin Assai I. Mo ll y Perkin son . Debbi e Turkington. Gabr ie l Rex rode. Moll y Ison . Je nni e Ay e rs. Be n Ward. and Ju stin Price . Front: Hav il ah Li ede rbac h. Rebecca Wri ght. Libby Shiller. Ange la Brooks . Laure n McK ee . A mand a De long. E ri c a Nobk. Nao mi S imm ons. Sa rah Mo tl ey. Rebecca Lock hart. Renee De nni s. D ini sha Brown. and Les li e S hank. SERVICE. Ben Clark, a member since tenth grade, Iights the candle representing service. This aspect of the NHS reminds us to have a servant' s heart and be willing to do for others. GOOD JOB. Jennie ~~~~~ 60 ACADIM JCS C l uhs!Orga 11 i ::.a1 ions Ayers smiles as she receives her certificate f'mm Mr. Hollins. Fellowing the induc~ion ceremony, a short reception was held for the NHS members and their families . �PASS IT ON. Ben Allis receives the hand-off from Seth Parker in a relay race duringtheVIC. Working as a team is important for any spon, but especially in such a race as this one, when the next team member must be ready when their partner arrives. RUN THE RACE. Mark Colwell pushes himself towards the finish line as he completes a 200 meter race. Mark finished 8th in this event at the VIC competition. ' THE 1998 TRACK CLUB. Back: Brandon Bo lin s ky. Se th Parke r. K. C. Gilbert . and A len Na ff. Middl e: Lance Larson, Pa ul Ca usey . Dani e l B iv in s. a nd Coach Larso n. Fro nt: Be n A lli s. Mo ll y Ison. and Mark Colwe ll. CHURCH - ........'1 PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING. In a sin gle bound, Brandon Bolinsky leaps 14' 7" in the longjurnp, giving him ninth pl ace at th e V IC. Danie l Bivin s hurl s th e b a ll tlLI"ough the air, finis hing seventh with a distance of3 .I ' 3". Courtney Wa ldr on builds her endurance during a track c lub pr ac ti ce. Co urtney did not participate in any event at th e V IC, but st i II e nj oye d ru nn in g regularl y w ith the o th ers w h o were pan of the track club. Track Club Focus • Not ac tuall y a team, thi s group practiced and competed as a club. • The club entered the VIC, ranking third place even though they had never had a meet all year. • Alen Naff placed second in the 400 meter. • Lance Larson pl aced third in the mile . x 8 0() rc la) . Fir, 1 plaL"L" """' 1a k e 11 ill lhi , ~~~ event al ih c V IC hccct ll .'c" or ih L' rllllll L" I"' . ' pee d ;111d qui c kness in pct ss in g 1he hal\lll .Jl LEAD E R OF THE PA CK . Pa ul Ca use y run s th e kad off leg ur th e 4 A C \D[T\11 C'\ C/11bs/O rgm1i;uri11w 6~ �I H n I A M • 1 G s E Genesis 1:27 says, "God created man in His own image, in the i1nage of God he created Him; male and female He created them." Each person is created different; no two people are alike. If every person was the same, the world would be a boring place. Not only did God make each one of us different, but he also made us all in His image. Every person was sculpted and molded by God and for God. He sculpted everyone with the capacity to love, honor, and trust in Him. It is up to the individual to make the decision of accepting God's gift of salvation. This school has tried to reach out to all those who have already accepted Christ to be their Savior. Teachers try daily to encourage the school body to trust in the Lord and to personally fellowship with Him.The school's final goal is to make each one of the students more like Christ. This molding draws people to God and enables them to have a closer walk with their Creator. The final product is a person who is more in His image. By Valerie Terry ~~ 62 Pf.UPLf D ivide r Page �PUMP IT UP. Ni a Dougl as pumps up the pep rally by ass isting the cheerleaders. The students become more actively involved when Nia leads . A GOOD HEART. B ecky Hart has met a new friend when working at a day care cente r du ring service projects. It was a bl essing to spend time with the children. MAKING A BASKET. Mrs. Scyphers · seco nd grade stude nts e njoy watching he r ope n he r Thanksgiving basket. They a ll had a littl e part in g iving to the ir teacher. With open eyes and sm iles the c hildre n \.Vatch as she opens their goodies. MAKING MEMORIES. Students give a go ing away/b irthday party for Je na Poste n. Several sc hoo l familie s moved away from the Roanoke Va ll ey th is year. leavin g stude nts to miss the friendshi ps they ha ve c ulti vated over the yea rs . �Ryan Lee Allman ''Rhino" Pro v.19:23 N Basketball-9.10: V Basketball ll , 12 lbest defensive): Golf9, 10, LL.12: runner up All Valley Basketball Toum. 12: Art show blue ribbon 10,1 l: Golf MVP-12 . Jennifer Lynn Atkins·'Jennifer" Prov. 3:5-6 Band-9,l 0,11 ,12; S.B.C. Ensemble 9, 10, I. I, 12: Refugee Tutoring9: SBC Teen Leadership Team-9.10,11 , 12; Sparks Leader-9, 10, 11 , 12; NHS- LO, 11 , 12; Jr/Sr Banquet HostessLO: Secffres-10, 11 :Senate Secffreas.12: Acad.Jetter-11: Yearbook-12; Science. Fair Awards-9. 10; Academic Letter-12: Presidential Acad . Fitness Award-12. Sarah Lynn Elisabeth Baker "Sarah" Ps. 62:8 Piano 9.10, 11 , 12; Voice-12 ; Church nursery-9,J 0, LI, 12: Who's \Vbo-10,11 ; Ensemble-10,11 ; Mission Trip-I I: Office Aide-12: Youth Pres.-12: NHS-L0.11 , 12. Daniel Christopher Bivins "Dan" Prov.3:5-6 JV Basketball-9,10; JV Soccer-9; V Basketball-11.12; V Soccer11 ,1'.'. ; Track and Field-12. Nathan Daniel Blankenship '·N athan" Jer.6: 16 N Basketball-9, IO; NY Mission Trip-LO: Superlative-9. Brandon Joe Bolinsky "Bo" Prov.3:5-6 N Basketball-] L: V BasketbalJ-12 ; Spanish Club-9, I 0: FCA-9.10 ; SADD-10: Academic Letrer-12. James Lamar Breneman ·'Legs" l s.41: I0 Band-9,10,11,12; Canada Mission Trip-10. Angela Beth Brooks ·'A ngel er'' Rom. 8:28 Softball-11 ,J 2; Refugee Tutoring-9: Ensemble-] 0, I I,12; Who 's Wh o-11 , I2: Junior Marshall- I I: NHS- I 0, 11, 12; Academic Letter-12; Pres idential Academic Fitness Award-12 . Alisha Leigh Brown '·Leesh"Wildlife Center-9 ,10: 4-H 9, IO,l I, 12: Key Club-11, 12; New Creation-IL , L2; Art : Judges Choice Award at Ferrum College-I'.'.. Mary Katherine Childress .. Mary" Heb.12: 1-2Band-9,10.11 , 12; Band Vice President-12 ; Piano-9, 1O, J1 , 12; EnsembJe-11.12 ; Piano Teacher-I I, 12; Yearbook-12: Camp Eagle-9,JO, 11 , 12; District Band-9, 10: Superl ative! I, 12 (School- 12). Ben Alderman Morrieson Clark "Benito" Heb.13:6 JV Soccer-9(Coach's Award ); V Soccer-I 0.11.12 (Captain/Captain 's Award); V Baseball-9, 10,LL, 12: Church Youth Prayer Leader-IO; Who 's Wbo-10, 1 L, 12: New Creation Leader-1 2; Open Air Evangeli m-12; Refu gee Tutoring-12 ; N. Y. Mi ssions Trip- I 0, 11; Jamaica Tri p-JO, I 1: Mexico Miss ion Trip- I 2; Service Award-9; Scholarship Award-9:Sci ence Fair First Pl ace/Part.in Regional-I 0,3rd place-ll ,2nd place-1 2; Junior Marshall- I I: NHS-10,11 , I2; Army Scholar Athelete Award-12; Science Award- I'.'.;Scholarship Award- I 2; Valedictori an- 12; Academic Letter-12;Pres. Acad. Fitness Award-] 2. Alisha J une Clarke '·Leesh" Phil .3 :1 3- 14 JV Bas ketball-9 ; V Soccer- I 0, 12; SBC Teen Leadership-9,1 O (Activities Coordina tor-I OJ;SBC Di scipl eship- I 0, Yearbook-10,J l , 12 (Editor- I I, 12): Band- I I: Class Pres .-11; SBC En emble-9, 10, 1I ,12; Ensembl e-1 2; New Creati on-I 0: Who's Who-10; Superlative-9; Leadership Award10: Natl. Library of Poeu-y Pu b. Con te t-JO: Ensemble Awa rd- 12. Timothy David Dooley- "Teemo" Ps.9: I 4 V. Baseball- I 2; Academic Letter- l 2; Presidential Academic Fitness Award-12 . Nia Sha rone Douglas "Nia" Prov.3 :1 3-1 4 V Basketball-9, IO, l l, l2: BRC Champions-JO,ll ,12; Tip-Off Tourn. Team/Champ. 10, 11.1 2: BRC All Conference Team-10.11.1 2; BRC All Toornament Team-11 , 12: Piedmont Clas. ic All To urnament-11 , 12: Band-9.10.11 ; Teacher 's Aide-12: YMCA VoL-9,10; Wh o's Who10.ll; NHS-10, 11, l2 : Academic Letter-11.12; Pres. Acad. Fitness Award-12. Ma rc Allen Flack "Marcus" Prov .3:5-6 JV Basketball-9 ; V Tenni s-I I; Band-9, I 0: 1996 Ol ympic Band Tripi O;Speech and Drama-1 2: NHS-10, 1I ,1 2. Emily Jane Halsey"E mily" Heb.2:1 V. Softball - ! 0.12; Band-9,10, 11 , 12: Speech and Drama-12 ; N.Y. Missions trip- 10. Matthew Johnson Hawkins "'Matt" Mark 16:1 5- 18 Ensembl e- 12: March of Dimes Walk- JO. Michelle Dia na Hightower "Chelle"' P .. 25:4-5 N Chee rl eading Capt.-9 (Cheerl eading National s-9) ; V Cheerleadi ng-10, 11,12 (Ch ri stian Cup 3rd place- JO, Captain-11 . 12); SBC Leadership Team-9; Who 's Who10, l 2; Yearbook- 12; Academic Letter-11 ,12: NHS-10,lJ , 12; B' na-i B'ri ch award-12. Joseph Reid Hollandswo rth ·'Buddy" Prov.3: 5-6 JV Baskelbal l-9; V Ba ketbaJl-J 2; Hondouras Mis ions Trip9, 10: Speech and Drama- 12; Missio ns Trip to N.Y.- 1I. Vera Jane Jones '"Vee'· Prov.3:5-6 V Yolleyball-9, IO.ll.L2 (Most Improved 10: Captain 11 , 12; Coach's Award-I'.'.); V Soccer-9.10; Church Ensem ble-I O. I I ; Ensemble-1 2: Yearbook Sports Editor-11 , 12: Who'. Who- 10; NHS-10.11.12. Rebecca Joy Long "Beck'" Mal.3:6 V Basketball -9. 10 (Mos t lnspir.-10): V Soccer-9. 10. 11.1 2 (Co-Capt.11 : Captain-12); Men' s V Soccer Stats.-1 2; Secffres .-9; Student Senate/Class VP-9. l 0,11.1 2; Art-10, 11. I 2(Be l in Show Award- I I) Speech and Drama- 12; Sc ience Fair Honorable Menti on-9. James Paul Masterson "'Forrest" 2 Tim.1 :7 JV Basketball 9, I0, 11 (Mos t lnspirallionaJ 9, J 0, 11 ); V Bas ketball12 (Most fnspirationa l); Band-9,10,11 ,12; Speech and Drama- 12. Dorenda DawnMcGuire "Doro" Romans I :13 Vo lunteer Vaca ti on Bible Sohool-10; Wh o's Who- I I ; NHS-1 2. Derek Wayne McKinney. "Deeker" Ph iI. 4: 19; V Ba eball- 9,10, 11 , 12; Band- 9.10.1 I .1 2; Band Award-12; Who's Who-JO -~~ 111 PEOPLE 6Jt 12th Grade �• other up and down on the ends of the see-saws. Contests are taking place on the swi ng sets to see which pair of dirty t e nni s shoes can be the first to touch the sky as songs are shouted at the top of small lungs and competitive boys play soccer beneath. The class of 1998 has learned to find joy in every situation, overcoming many potentially tearful events. The experience of standing by the fence at recess was even a fun experience for many ! Let us now step over to the "annex" where colored jeans become forbidden. This building becomes the new home of our seventh grade class. We are introduced to lockers and the battle for top and bottom begins, while locker shelves are used as swords, and pencils and mirrors fall every time the doors slam. Smaller kids who took possession of bottom lockers quickly learn how to craw l under the arms reaching over them and how to back out again without hitting their heads on the open doors above them. Maps carefuJly bordered in "caterpiJlar lines'' never see med to have .. names in ink pen written on the back. not the front." As the shadows fa ll across the sci ence lab, once agai n images can be seen as frogs are being dissected. Many qui ckly found and put to practice the fac t that frog· s eyes cou ld be used to sq ui rt others' Other animal s were sometimes seen in this lab. to the dismay of Mrs. Updike. incl uding a very dead squirrel found by st udents egacy of the <Past Memories ... bits and pieces oflives joined together through laughter, smiles, and tears ... friendships made, joys relived, day after day and through the years. Though they may seem small at times, these memories make up the legacy by which we will recall our brightest joys and triumphs, trials and tribul ation s. Take a step back with me, if you will, for a brief moment to look at the past, a past filled with the moments and days that have made each of us into what we are today. As we step back, we see the shadows of small children arriving for the first day of kindergarten. Armed with bookbags tightly strapped to small bodies and hands gripping brand new boxes of crayons (complete with sharpeners), these shadows of ourselves begin the legacy. With leaky lunch bo xes and pencil boxes that nev er stay closed, children walk silently in single fil e throu gh the hallways. Throughout the element ary years , we experienced the thrill of learning to write, tell time, and ti e our shoes. As the years passed, new experiences such as silent lunch and standing by the fence at recess were added to the di smay of so me of us. As fifth graders we set the goal of filling a glass jar with marbles for good behavior to earn a half day on the playground. Watch young g irl s with pigtail s and g lasses fl yi ng bounce each ( Clllllill ll l'd 1111 flll gl' 66 ) ~~~ PEOPLE 12th Gmd£' 61(.J �( conrinued from page 65) and laid on the teacher's desk as a "gift" ! In Bible classes we practiced and practiced "Footers and Foundations" to instill the Word of God in each of us through (sometimes distorted) motions and plays on words. Finally , these shadows flood the halls of high school. In Mrs. Futrell ' s English room we see the class acting out plays and learning to keep track of an ever-increasing number of vocabulary cards. To their surp1ise, these students find themselves begging to go back to this class after reaching Mr. Grooten ' s class where books and pencils fly and students frantically try to keep up as the teacher only increases his pace. The shadows we watch have grown and advanced until, at long last, they have reached the much prayed for goal of being seniors. As they head off for a retreat in the woods , this group of di verse personalities comes together in unexpected ways . While many groups in the past spent the maj ority of their time together in long talks and quiet time, the class of 1998 choose instead to spend their time crashing headlong into a muddy lake whi le riding a bicycle, or tackling each other in a game of "mingle. " Vol ley ball tournaments take place by the pond , while un suspecting people suddenly find themselves flying through the air into the Jake without warning. The senior year allows many new privileges as students order out to various restaurants for lunch once a week, and on another day the mad dash for senior salad bar begins as food disappears faster than even the teachers can rush to get the remains. These same students who are not only fast to get to the salad bar are just as quick to break out in a rhythm in class, beating on desks or tapping pencils as the class joins in one by one and teachers try to regain order and not show the smiles on their faces to students. Yes, I ask you to look at these memories that make up the past, for they are the legacy of the class of 1998. Do not forget these memories, for they are priceless and cannot be replaced, only added to . Though only shadows can now be seen, these shadows grow only longer and fuller as each day passes and steps are taken toward the future. Not knowing what the future holds or even if the friends of youth will share these memories together again, all of us step forward together to seek what God has in store. One thing is certain : through the times shared , each of us have seen and known the faithfulness of God, and as the legacy goes on , the foundation of Christ will remain the same. READY TO GO . Se ni ors Sarah Ba ke r. Sa m Thoma s . Mall H awk in s . a nd M ic he ll e High tower gathe r o n th e bus re ady to leave for thei r se ni o r trip in Ne w York. Th e trip is most definite ly o ne of the greate st hi g hlig ht s for th ese se ni o rs. Packed w ith fun . it is o ne of the las t oppo rtunit ies of the c las s to s pe nd t im e toge th e r as a g roup. ORDER I N THE COURT! Tim Doo ley . De rd Mc Kinn ey. and Reht'lT a Lun g ac t out a cnurt ease i11 ~ ~ 66 \{ · PLOP LE /21h Grade gove rn m en \ c la ss. Ea c h ye ar M r. C lll st un p rov ide s ;1 moc k 1r i a l fu r 1he s1uJc n1' '" ge l a fee l for w hat a real co urt case i ~ lik e. Se nior ~ en_ju y 1hi :-- 1i1n e o f try in g (l 1 acc use lh e ir c l ass 1n ~ll cs o f cr irn l's . �Erin Rebekah Necessary. "Ernie" Prov. 3:5-6. Linda Faye Overstreet... Dude"' Matt. 7: 1-5: Refugee Tutoring-12. William Hampton Pasley. "Hampie'" I Cor. 6:20: Tennis- 9.10, 11.12; Conference Singles Champ-11; Cross Country AU Conference-12: All-VfC Tennis -9, I0, I l : 5th place All-VIC Tennis-12; Cross Country-9,J 0, I I, 1.2: 9th place All-VIC CC-9,10: Tennis and Cross Country Championship Team-9.lO; Cross Country MVP-12: Athletic Hali Of Fame-12: 3rd place Medicine and Health in Regional Science Fair-9; Regional Science Fair10, 12: 2nd place Physics in Regional Science Fair- I I; Social Studies Award-1.2: Academic letter-12; Presidential Academic Fitness Award-12; NHS- I 0.11.12. Whitney Marie Penn. ··Whitney'" Is. 41: IO: V SoftbalJ-9, 10.11.12; Softball Most Inspirational-1 2; FCA9 , 10, 1 I; Enviornmenral Club-9. Molly Anne Perkinson. ··Perk"' Jer. l: 19: JV Basketbail-9,10 (most improved-10): V Soccer-9,10,11,12: Young Life-9.10.11: NHS-I0, 11 .12; Art-10,1 !(honorable mention-JO): Science Fair. 3rd place-1 2; Academic letter-12; Presidential Academic Fil11ess Award-12. Amy Marie Pierce. '"Amy'" Hab. 2:4: Refugee Tutoring-JO; Yearbook-11,12: NHS-10,11 ,12: Scholarship Award- I I: Academic Letter-11 .12; Presidentail Academic Fitness Award-12 : Science Fair Category Award, 2nd place- I I ; Scholar hip Award-12 ; Valedictorian. Jonathan David Polar. "SI.icky'" Gal. 2:20; Basketball (church league)-1 2: Ensemble-JO,11,12 (student di.rector- I I); Prai se Team-11 , 12: Speech and Drama-12; National School Choral Award-12 ; New Creation-12: Missions Trip (Orlando, Florida)-11 : NHS-10,11 ,12; Service Award-J2; Academic Letter-11 ,12: Presidential Academic Fitness Award-12 ; Who 's Who-11 ,12; Science Fair Category Award. I st place- I 0. Gabriel Holly Rexrode. '"Gabe" I J©hn 1:9: V Soccer-9, I 0, lJ, 12: Marlin Swimming-9 ; Elks Swim team9, 10,11,12: Army Scholar Athlete-12; Key Club-11 ,12; Who' s Wbo-10, 11: Art Award-ll ; Science Fair Category Award-9; Science Olympics-12: Academic letter-12. Amy Marie Rumbley. "Rumbley" Prov. 3:5,6: Basketball-9.10.11.12; BRC Champs-10, ll ,12: Tip Off Tournament Champs-11.1.2: Unsung Hero-1 l: Piedmont Classic Ghamps- L2: Softball-9,l 0,1 1, 12: MVP-10: AllState-10: Mo t 1n pirational-1 l; Athletic Hall OfFame-12: Missions Trips, Jamaica-9, Wisconsin-10, Canada-l l . Elizabeth Sarah Shiffer. "Libby'" Mark 12:30; Band-9,10, l l,12: Ensemble-12; Missions Trip, Arizona-12 ; New Creation-12; NHS- I0: Academic letter-12. Timothy James Spencer. 'Timmy" Phil.4: 13; Soccer-9, 10.11.12; Most Valuable Defense-9; Captains Award12; Tennis-12; Band-9.10.11.12; All-District Band-9, I0, 11 , 12: 1996 Olympic Band Trip-1 O; Church Orchestra10,l 1,12: Roanoke Youth Symphony- I L.l2; The Siar Dusters (music group)-12; John Phillip Sous a AwardI 2:Diligence Award-9,10; Science Olympics. 3rd place-11: Academic letter-12; Presidential Academic Fitness Award-12; B'Nai B"Rith Award-12; NHS-10.11.12. Daniel Aaron Stephens. ''Daniel" Prov. I:7; V Soccer-9.I I: lndoor Soccer-9,10; Marsha!J Arts-9: New Creation-9, 10. Ga1·rett Joseph Suhr. ·'Tank" I Cor. 3:22.23; JV Soccer-9.V Soccer-] 0, 11, 12: Most Improved Defense Award! 1; Captain' Award-12; V Tennis-10.1 l.l 2; VIC Champs-JO: Most Improved Player Award-11; Band9, 10, 11 , l 2; Church Youth Choir-10,11,12; Sound Board-10,11 ,12; Parking Lot Artendant-11.12 ; Academic letter-12: Who" s Who-11.12; NHS-l0, 11.12. LeAnna Michelle Tankersley. '"Michelle"' r Cor. I 3:8a; Band-9.10.11.12; 1996 Olympic Band Trip-10; Student Concluctor-1 2; Regional Orchestra-12: Church Youth Choir-10.1 l.12; Church Orchestra-9,10, l l,12 : Roan oke Youth Symphony-9, 10, 11, 12; Teacher-Private Violin Les. ons-10, l 1, 12: Nati.onal School Orchestra Award-12; Kiw anas Fine Arts Award-12: Yearbook- 12: En embl e- 11 , 12: Key Club-11; Academic letter-12: HS10, 11 ,12; Who" s Who-lO; Science Fair Category Award. 1st place-IL. Valerie Joann Terry... Val" Gal. l: JO; Softball-IO: Ensemble-9, 10,11 , 12: National School Choral Award-1 2; Yearbook-12: Band-12: Missions Trips-Kentucky-9, Canada-] 0, Pennsylvania-I I. Mexico-12: Senior Superlative-12. Samuel Kirk Thomas. "Captain Kirk" Phil. 4:13: JV Soccer-9 (Capt.); V Soccer: Office Aide-11: Speech and Drarna-12; An-12. Nikki Renee Tilley. "'Twi nkee"' Phil. 2:8 : Missions Trip-Kenluc ky-9. Deborah Ruth Turkington. ''Debs"' Ps. 8:3-5 ; V Soccer-I 0, I I, 12: Missions Trips-West Virgini a-9, orth Carolina- IO; Equestrian/ Trail Guide-9.10, 11 ; Academic letter-12 ;NHS- l0, 11 , 12: Who ·s Who-11. Benjamin Peter Vlug... Vluggie" Phil. 4:13; Ban d-9.10. 11: Jr/Sr Host-10: Academic letter-12 : Presidential Academic Fitness Award-12: NHS-10, 11 , 12: Who's Wbo-1 O. l l.l2: Science Fair Category Award-I 0; Science Fair Category Award, 1st place-11.12 ; Regional Science Fair Award- I I; Science Olympics-12. Benjamin Luke Ward. '"Ben" Rom. 12:9-12: New Creation-9,10.1 I, 12: Yearbook-9, I 0, I l, 12: Mis ions TripsWashington, D.C.-9.10. Romania-I I: Class Vice Pre ident-9: Student Senate President - l2: NHS-10, l l , 12; Who ·s Who-10, 11,12: Science Fair High School Grand Award-9. 10.11 ; Acade mic letter-12: Bible Award-1 2; Computer Award-12: English Award- ·12; Math Award-12: Pre. ideotial Academi c Fitness Aw ard-12: Scholarship Award-12 ; Leadership Award-12; Principal" s Award-1 2: Valedictorian. Rebecca Lynne Wright. '"Becca" l.s.40:29-31 ; Refugee Tutoring-9, 11 , 12: Camp Counselor-9, l 0, 11: Children' Church Teacher-10.11 . 12; Missions Trip-'"Operation Barnaba '"- 11: State Po ter Contest (for Career Development). 2nd place-JO: Poem Contes t (for Career Development), 1st place Di trict-10: FBLA- 1O: FCA- 1O: fnterpreni ve Scripture Memorization and Drama. "gold meclal"' - I I; Poetry. •· ·iIver medal .. - I l: Class Secretary/ Treasurer-I 2 New Creation- U, 12: Key Club-I I, 12: Key Club VP-12 ; Speech and Drama-12 ; Diligence Award12: Academic letter-12 ; Presidential Academic Fitness Award-12 ; NHS- 11 , l2. Justin Adam Zimmerman ... Ju-tin'" Eph.4:23; JV Soccer-9: Tournament MVP-9; Baseball- I I, 12: Mi sion Trip, West Virgi nia-IO ; Academic lerter-12; Pres.idenli al Academic Fitness Awa.rd-12: HS- I 0.1 1.1 ~; Who' Who-10, 11 ; Nat'l Merit Commended Scholar-12 ; DeF1iece Scholar-12. ~~~ PfOPLl 12rh G rode 67 �Bob Angove Erin Assaid Joy Be!Jows Ern.ily Bennett Crissy Booth Rebecca Bryant Douglas Cheatwood Karen Chilton Christopher Crawford Ashley Dalton Amanda DeLong Renee Denni s Tiffan y Dobbs David Ferguson Joshua Foster Jonathan Fullmer K.C. Gi lbert Stacie Gray ooking <Back §' !Jlorth syR,bncaw,;gh1 Gina Guthrie Rebecca Hart Ju tin Hurt Ali sha Jack on Drew Ka ufman Corri Kendri ck Kri tin Kidd 68 PI fJPLL 11th Grade 1uni ors are reaching turning points in their lives. Soon they will be fini shing high school and beginning their careers. They have many things to reflect on and more to look forward to. Over the years, students e ncounter a large variety of teachers. Some will have profound effects on the students' li ves. Twenty-four of th e fifty students in e leventh grade say Mr. Colston is the ir favorite hi gh schoo l teac her. Mr. Coupe was voted the favorite middle school teacher because of hi s sense of humor, and Miss Law came in a close second thanks to her candy . The most popular elementary teachers are Mi ss Anderso n (fo rmer third grade teacher) and Mrs. C rutchfield . Many of the teachers are favorites because they care abo ut the ir stude nts, even after the pu pi I has moved on . ll FRIENDLY ADV ICE. Mr. Cn lston. tht' e leve nth g ra clc·s fa voritt· hi g h sc ho,11 te acher. ta lb w ith Le Ell a T urpin o utside or th e e lem e nt ary buildin g . E ve n on hi' �John Kraemer Chris Lawrie Rebecca Lockhart Josh Mabrey Lauren Mc Kee Sarah Motley Erica Noble M atthew Olichwier Jennifer Pagans Benjamin Pugh Jess ica Rakes Patricia Rose Shan non Short Naomi Simmon s Andy S mith Eri n Smith C OLL EG E BOUN D. Nao mi S imm o ns a nd Boo th C ri ss y c hec k out Ceda rville Co ll ege durin g Co ll ege Day in the gym. Several of the co ll eges used candy and oth er incenti ves to att ract th e student s to the tables. days oil, Mr. Colst o n is willing to he lp out hi s stu dents. Juni o rs can co unt o n all of the ir teachers to he w illin g to he lp and give ad vice on anythi ng. Soo n the juniors will be m o vin g on to co llege . The m aj o rity of th em want to go to college but are not yet sure where God is leading the m. They hope to study to beco me doctors, mi ssionaries , o r perhaps just drift after th ey get o ut of co llege. A large percent of the girl s want to get married. Mos t of the students would like to trave l as we ll , Europe and Au strali a be ing the mos t popul ar cho ices. Students have a huge variety of things to ex perience in the fu ture. T eac hers prepare the stude nts fo r the things they wi 11 e ncounter once they get in " the real world." Students are enco uraged to build a stron g fo und ati on on C hrist, so they w ill be prepared fo r the future. One day the juniors w ill be able to look back w ith fo nd memori es on the e du ca ti o n th at prep ared the m fo r an exc iting fu ture. Jana Smoot Andrea Spangler Robbie Spencer Shannon Stamper Becky Tay lor LeEtra Turpin M gan Weaver Todd Webb Sus ie Wei ·er PEOPLE 11th Grade �Ben Allis Brynn Austin Jennie Ayers Nikki Breeding Dinisba Brown Josh Carter Paul Causey Mandy Chisom Jamie Clark Nate CoUogan Mark Colwell Andrea Dooley Erin Duff Kim Fisher Ne lson Flores Anna Fryar Mart Gardner Jessica Gilbert Chelsea Grogg ins Ama nda Halsey Phil Hassel l Leanna Holl and wo rth Leslie Holt Molly Ison AT HIS B ES T. G reg S m ith ex hibits h is fun - lo v ing s pirit as he atte mpt s to dup li ca te the s ide or h is fac e. Thi s pa rti cu lar co pi e r is me a nt fo r o ne -d im e ns io na l o bJec h . ho weve r. ~ ~ 10 PF O PLI !Orh C rude ind for Ministry The Class of 2000 is a great group of students with differing personalities. They are full of energy and fun. Many of them are actively involved in their youth groups and wi sh to go into so me form of Christian ministry . Several have been on various missions trips, ranging from New York City and Belgium to Indian reservations and Portsmouth . Many students in thi s class are earnestly seeking the Lord and Hi s will. They involve themselves in Bible study , summer camps , a nd specia l prayer times. Each Thursday, a small gro up from this class meets in Mr. Col ston ' s room for prayer durin g lunc h. Be n Alli s, Jenni e Ayers, Ma ndy C hi so m , Set h John so n , Mar ia Jones , and Anna Zimmerman spe nd the halfho ur period o n their knees, liftin g up their requ ests to S ITTI NG PRETTY. K irn Fis he r. Je ss ica G ilbe rt and N ikki B ree ding dreS> q ui c kl y aftt: r g y m c la s.' so th e y can w ai t o ut s id e for th e lw ll to rin g a' th e y e nj oy �Megan Janney Seth John son Eva Jones Maria Jones Patrick Leonard Havilah Liederbach Dusty Martin Mark Mundy Alen Naff Seth Parker Justin Presson Ju stin Price Matthew Ratliff Anita Schmitt Leslie Shank Braden Sikkema 1--------------- 1. I - the beautiful da y. Th ese g irl s . fri e nd s sin ce elementary school. e njo y be in g together an y tim e they ca n mana ge durin g the sc hoo l cla y. FRIENDSHIP WORKS. Matth ew Ratliff and J. T. (Jo sh Tilley) work on th e sophomo re room during Spirit Week. Th e th e m e for th e ir ro o m wa s "Sophomore Spirit Never Runs Dry ... depicted by an oasis in th e desert. the Lord and encouraging each other. The students enJOY spending time with their friends, whether they are going out to eat, hanging at the mall , or just spending time talking . This time gives the students an opportunity to get to know one another better and to strengthen their friendships. The sophomore year is one in which many of the students acquire their driver's license, placing a great responsibility on them. Many of the students try to take driver' s education at the same place. With the newly earned priviledge of driving , they can now run errands and have more freedom to go out with their friends . Overall the class alway s seems to be having fun with one another and enjoying the time they spend together. Greg Smith J. L. St.Clair B. J. Terry Josh Till ey Eric Thomse n Kathy Turkington Anna Z immerman GATHERED IN HIS NAME. M r Co lston. Pa ul Cau se). Ju st in Pri c·e . Be n All i, . and .'\ m;111da Ha lsc'j are invo lved with ··Praye r on the Move ... Durin g tilt' fall. th e stu de nt se nat e he lped n rga niLe thi s time fo r th e stude nt s l n pra' for the ir sc hoo l. the ir teac· he rs. the ir pee r, . and tilt' nati on. ---~ PEOPLE 71 I Orh Crnde �Jamie Bowles Rosalyn Cerasoli Michael Childress Jeff Clifton Sarah Couch D av id Dearing Josh DeLong Josh Ginter Roger Gra ves Martha Haines Brent Helton K atie Kidd Lance Larson Ju stin Leonard Darre n Naff • • egznnzng ~-~finew THINKING HIS HARDEST . Jo sh Wa ng strugg les to remember th e answe r to Mrs. Fu tre ll 's te st qu es tions. Th in k. Josh thi nk 1 Answe rs are usua ll y hard es t to re me mber when there are o nl y a few minu tes le ft fo r the lest ' GOOD BOOKS. Gettin g to c lass early. Sarah Co uch hurri es to get her out side read ing fi ni shed before the be ll rin gs fo r Eng li ' h class. O uts ide readi ng is used by Mrs. Fut re ll as a qui z grade duri ng eac h gradin g per iod. and is usual ly an easy way fo r stu dent s to recei ve a good grade. ~~ 12 PEO PLE 9th Crude When the 8:30 bell rang on August 25, 1997, the freshmen class entered the first day of their high school career. As a whole, this class loves to have fun with their friends. Some of their favorite activities include going to the mall, talking on the phone, and being at each other's houses to watch movies or just hang out. Honesty , tru stworthines s, understanding , loyalty, a good sense of humor, a good listener, not critical, " won ' t be an idiot " (Michael Childress), "doesn' t mind if I'm in a bad mood" (Darren Naff) , and having a good Christian testimony- these are the qualities that the freshmen look for in their classmates and friend s outside of school. When asked what problem s they face as fre shmen , their answers ranged from " None , I ' m the m a n' " GETTING TOGETHER. Saying goodbye lo a good fri e nd . th ese fres hm e n make sure th ey have pi c tures o f on e or the ir fin a l cl ays with Han na h Sad le r as he r �Jeremy Naff Whitney Osborne Amanda Poch Victoria Presson HoUy Quesenbe1Ty Leslie Reynolds Kasey Richardson Dana Roberts Aaron Shelton Cluistin Smart Tiffany Tankersley Courtney Waldron Josh Wang Lacey Wi seman MAKING THE GRADE. Cra mmin g for the test at th e la s t minut e . Martha Hain es quickly read s her re view sheet forth e upco min g test. Ev e ry fi ve minut es co unt when stu den ts have procrastinat ed in th e ir studi es. fa mil y prepares to move to No rth Ca ro lin a during the summ e r. Fri e nd s s inc e element ary schoo l. th ese stud e nt s find it hard to let the ir compan ion gn . (Lance Larso n) to "More homework (this is the real world now) " (Martha Haines) . Other challenges the freshmen face are " trying to get to class on time .. . because the juniors don ' t care if they ' re late, so they stand in the hall and talk, and we can't get by" (Lacey Wiseman) and " having youn ger kid s looking up to me a ll the time and older classmen looking down" (Victoria Presso n). The Junior/Senior Banquet, meeting new people, " more independence than I h a d in middl e sc hool " (Whitney O sborn e), and passing geometry are some of what the freshmen look forward to ex peri encing in high school. Overall , these freshmen are looking forward to everyon e of the many exciting experi ences th ey will face in their future hi gh sc hool careers. EATING IT UP. Freshmen enj oy their fir st high schoo l Chri stmas luncheon in the gym nasium. Each level of the school has its own uniqu e ce lebration. with the high schoo l enj oying a luncheon put together each year by th e students' mothers. Many of th e st udents receive a telephon e cal I the wee k befo re the I uncheo n w ith a reque st to bring one item fo r the party. The mom s work very hard to coo rdinate and prepare all of th e food for the students and facu lty . An extended time is given so everyone can full y enjoy the ce lebration as the studen ts an tic ipate the joy of the season. EXPANDING THE MIND. Mak ing sure he has eno ugh room fo r hi s grow in g brain. Aaron She lton breaks fro m hi s sc hoo lwork to mode l hi s ne w hat. Appa re ntl y. du nce caps have co me a long way in fift y years' ~~ PEOPLE 9th Grade 13 �Brian Agee Emily Angove Jonathan Atkins Adam Blevins Alan Canode D avid Causey Gregory Cheatwood Ben De Vall Meredith Eckert Kristin Feldenzer Chris Ferguson Hannah Foster Ryan Fuller Joshua FuJimer Cherie Hall Rebekah Halsey • ovzng Chastity Hartberger Bill Haun, Jr. On Zach Hellkamp Mjchae l Hightower Caleb John son Amanda Karnes SPARING TIME. Th ese fr ie ndl y e ig hth g raders lake a rest from bow lin g d urin g the midd le sc hool howling part ) T he c lass wa s a bl e lo re la x. eal. bow l. and spe nd lim e w ith lhci1 frr ~ n d s w hile tak in g tim e o ff sc hoo l. As the eighth grade class heads toward the ninth grade, they will look back and see how fast the years have gone, probably not realizing the next four years will be even faster. This class is taking time to build memories of fun times togetherwhetheron field trips, during class times, or outside of class. The students plan to take two field trips during the year. The first is to the library to research the latest technology. A trip to Richmond in the spring to see the capital is also a day to be anticipated . Field trips provide a good opportunity for students to get to know one another in different ways . Science and math are the two favorite subjects among the class. Many feel that the best part of eighth grade is science class. One student said . " It was cool when Mr. HA NG I NG OUT! Josh F ullm e r ya wns broadl y from th e tree as Ju s tin Malpas s. Brittney Z imm e rman . and As hl ey Ro rrc:r di scus s th e s ituati o n from be lo w. Th.: �Danie l Kim Martha Mabrey Justin Malpass Ti a Mann Megan Motley John Penick Clennon Presson Sarah Pugh Ashley Rorrer Michael Rose Ju stin Rossbacher Emily Smith Adam Speck Jeremy Stewart Melody Terry Kyle Thomsen MAGIC EYES. Magic eye pu zz les are hard for some and easy for othe rs. Greg Cheatwood. Ryan Fuller. Zac He llkamp. and Chris Z imm erman stare at the pattern in an attempt to see the hidden picture on the cove r of th e book. trees in front o r th e ann e x are popular meeting places for middl e sd1ou l fri e nLb Lo congregate be fore sc lrnol and durirn.! the da y. ~ Coupe caught the floor on fire, while at the same time a lmost burning his tie. " Another highlight mentioned was when the students burnt off chemicals to see what color the gases let off. A funny thing most of the class remembered was an incident at lunch. " During lunch , John Penick was leaning against the wall in his chair. His chair slid and he fell and all you saw were hi s feet up in the air," said Hannah Foster. The middle sc hool years are years of transition for the students. Led by Mrs. Shelton , Mr. Coupe, Mrs. Wegner, Mr. Park. and Miss Law, the students learn much while havin g fun. At the conclusion of this year the class wi 11 move from the top of middle sc hool to the bottom of hi g h school and start all over again. David Whitlow Phillip Wright Brynn a Yen tz Brittney Zimmem1an Chris Zimmerman Matthew Zimmerman ~~ PEO PLE 8rh Cmde ]l:.Y �Curtis Allman Jonathan Assaid Molly Bailey Faith Bennett Jenna Bergum Crystal Bridges Michael Brinkley Deidre Brown Terisa Chocklett Caryn Collins Nathan Davis Angela DeLong Kristin Denison Jessica Dobbs Teena Edwards Jeremy Ferguson Kristen Ferrell Julie Fullmer Ashley Gardner Curtis Gearhart Ryan Gi llenwater PREPARING FO R B ATTL E . C ara Motes. a me mbe r o f Phi Be la soc ie ty. pours fl o ur into a sand wic h bag as she pla ns fo r revenge in ··M & M Ma ne uvers.,. Eac h Friday the midd le sc hoo l soc ie ties panicipale in d iffe re nt acti vities. These seventh grade rs e njoy laking a break from acade mics for fun -time ac ti vit ies. 76 PE O PL[ 7th Grade ransitional Year Seventh grade is a year of transition . The stude nts are faced wi th many new challe nges and respons ibilities. Mo v ing from s ixt h grade to seventh grade is one of the greatest changes made . Although they go through many changes during thi s year, one thing remai ns the same : the study of different subjects. These students are in the process of change, ha lfway between e lementary and high school. C hang ing classes each period is a new experie nce for the students . Electi ves incl ude art, ba nd , choir, Spanish, or even Latin . Having c lasses with differe nt teachers makes kee ping up wi th ho mework more diffi cu lt to handl e . Stude nts a lso beg in to get a good look at sc ience fair by working on the projects in groups . Many different pri vileges come with e ntrance to the ALL S MILES. Se ve nth grade gi r ls fl ash smiles as they hold up the candy L·ancs they received during the stu dent senatL' run d ra is ing sa le .T h<:' sa le was a big hi1 in �Somer Griffin Megan Hart Luke Hellkarnp Ryan Holloway Joshua Jennings Brett Jones Cara Motes Jason M undy Je se Novak Barret Osborne Joshua Rhodes A. J. Rice Savanna Roach Joshua Roberts Shawn Sanburn Lindsay Schaffer I N T EN TLY PAINTING. Seve nth grader Jaso n Mundy works on a wa te rco lor pic ture fo r art c lass . Th e middle sc hoo l art program is a good oppo rtunit y fo r st ude nt s to learn h ow to expa nd the ir imag inati o n. midd le schoo l thi s ye ar as man y stud e nh ho ught th e cand y lo se nd I n th L' ir L· la" mate~. Th is w a ~ an ex tra w ay friL'IH.b co uld share d urin g Christ ma>. seve nth grade. Changing from s ixth to seventh grade a lso m eans receiving individual locke rs. Hav ing lockers g ives the students a place to put all of their books . Some lockers are incredibl y messy, but others are kept surprisingly neat. Gym class has changed a lso. The students now dress out for gym class. Whe n reac hin g the seventh grade, a perso n is e lig ible to play junior varsity sports. Many of the students participate in various sports programs, using these tale nts to serve God. With th e gro undin g of C hri stian values and teaching, students are bu i Id ing the framework for learnin g how to respond to different dil em mas that 1ife so often presents. As lo ng as th ey keep their focus o n God th ey w ill be able to make it through these transiti o ns. Brad Stinson Grant Swartzendruber Stacie Weiser Lynn Wood WHERE IS IT? Barret Osbo rn e di gs deep to find the book he needs fo r th e next cla ss. Th e ones needed mos t are usuall y the ones th at drift ro the ve ry bott om of the loc ker and co nseq ue ntl y are the hardes t to find . ~~~ rroru l rh G rnde 77 �Philip AJ lman Josh Amos Deborah Angove Rebecca Assaid Hollie Austin Lauren Baxley Kim Bellows Jessica Bowles Bethany D eH art Mark Denn is Karie Farmer R yan Flack Jeremy F ryar Joel Ginter Nola Gregory A mber Handy Chad Hasson M atthe w Haun Bv Mary Child ress Gary Je nkin STA RTING LIN E-UP. Fri e nd s gathe r togethe r o n o ne s ide of the roo m as they p re pare for a ga m e in w hi c h they as k and a n-,wcr questi o ns fro m the o ppos ing team . C a rn es '> uc h as th is e ncourage the s tude nt s lo learn. STEPPI NG UP. Ma uhew Rose wa its fo r h is bow ling ha ll lo be re turn ed tu h im he fo re he a tte m pt s tn w in the bow lin g matc h . M idd le sc hool s tude nts are g ive n a n a fte rnoo n at the bow li ng a ll ey to ce le brate the upcom ing ho li d ay ~~ 78 /J PECJPLI 6th G rade Being a part of middle school proved to be an exciting and c halle ng ing time for the class of 2004 who , des pite th e ir c ha ll e ng es , kept their sense of humor. "The most stressful thing about going to school for me is getting up in the morning !" said Katie Fa rmer. David Yoss said the most stressful part of his school day is theam o un t o f ho me wo rk . Whe n asked what he does about it, he sim ply answered , "Complain! " T he sixth grade c lass, tho ugh sometimes arrivi ng at school still try ing to wake up, is a fu n-lovi ng, talented c lass not easil y fo rgotte n by those w ith whom they come in contact. T hroug ho ut their d ail y ac tiviti es, classes, sports, a nd fri e ndshi ps, the sixth grade clas exemp lifies a C hr ist-cente red lifesty le . Jesus was na med as the per- M 0 m en ts FOOD FOR THOUGHT. Ryan F l a~h s urveys the c ho ices or fou d al the Midd k Sc hcm l C hris tm a s pa rt y . A fav o rite pa,;t ime Of lhe e nt ire s ix t h gra de L'lasS is �Michael Kidd Anna King Andy Martin Brittany Martin Tyler McLauchlan Ben Motley Daniel Newell Lora Olichwier Amy Parker James Pasley J.P. Presson Matthew Rose Michael Scoggjns Salina Speck Kevin Stephenson Josh Stovall STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. Friends s it back and breath a sigh or re lief as they relax from the stress of dail y life to e njoy th e ir fri e ndship. Being ve ry athleticall y tale nt ed. thi s group is ne ver at a loss for something to do 1 enjoyi ng a good mea l. The pall e rn 1hrnugh !he el ementary. mid d le and high ,c huul appears to be , "Good food produ ce" goo d work' " son the majority of this class most looks up to, and this choice is clearly demonstrated in their support for one another. Mrs. Suhr said she admires " the way most are praying for and reaching out to one classmate who's hurting ." Being a very athletically talented class, much free time is spent in soccer scrimmages and other athletic endeavors such as basketball and skateboarding. The guys especially show interest in one day playing soccer professionally. The girls, while also enjoying sports, overwhelmingly prefer shopping expeditions with their friends. Food and clothes are a priority on these weekend excursions. Overal 1, this class is a talented group of people with high goals and ambitions as well as high expectations for th e mse Ives . Essay Tewolde David Voss Sarah Zimmerman CA RE FREE. W ith ano lhe r sc hoo l cl ay behind them. fr iend s gath er at a vo lk vball ga mt' 10 re lax and chee r fo r lh t' ir team. Th e tt' am s and th e crowd love these gatherings or sup po rt on ga me day,, \'VISDOM IN FOCUS. Nola Grc:gor' looks in !ht' righl place fo r kn ow ledge as she r.:ads from her Bi bk . Dai l) dern tiun s in cla sses mai111 ;1 i11 !he Chris1 -c·c 11tned fo cu s 1ha1 eac h leac he r ul1ima1 e il pra v, ror in !he lives of hi s 'lr hn swd.;- 111 s. ~~ PE O PLE 61/i Crude 7,9 �Ashley Agee Matthew Beck Sara Bradley Larry Braxton Renee Brown Chris Carter Cindy Cerasoli Marianne Collins Roger Deline D onnie Doolittle Le vi Duff Kendra Fuller Lindsey Hale Thomas Harder Johnny Hawki ns Bryan Hill • Kimberly Janney Sean Jones teppzng 1'"" A";"' V pwards 1" WHERE'S MY PEN? Step ha ni e Long look s o n a s A ni ta M ill e r sea rc he s fo r he r writi ng ute ns il. The c las s awaited th e award ing of th e pri zes for the art co ntest a nd in stru cti o ns from the ir teac he r for th e nex t s ubject of th e day . G REA T JOB. Joey S pe nce r sta nd s w ith the art work th at won him a seco nd p lac e 1n the 25th a nni ve rsary co ntes t. Th e stude nt s d id an exce ll e nt job portray ing Psalm 66: I . .. For thou. 0 God. ha st pro ved us: Thou lrn s t tried us. as s il ver is 11·ie d ... PEOPLE 5th Grade Fifth grade is a time of growing and changing, preparing the students for the wonderful world of middle school. Fifth grade was added to the middle sc hool program thi s year, moving from the elementary level. The students had more than one teacher , switching room s during the day. The fifth graders have Mi ss Lawso n for their reading time and Mrs. Smoot for math class. In Bible class, the students learn a lot about the character traits Chri stian s should have in their lives. They study the fruit of the spirit, as well as other Biblical attributes. The class also focuses a lot on praye r. Throughout the year the students write their prayer requests on paper I inks, then co nnect the rings together and strin g them aro und the room. 'THI cs·· HURRY UP ! Spe nc e Mann a nd Lincl s:i S tin so n a re g ath e rin g th e ir be lo ng ings 1 pre para ti o n for sw itchin g classroom .lonalhan Mu rrill and As hle y Agt~ e \ l:l �Ricky Key Manhew King Luke Larson Stephanie Long Spence Mann Anita Mi.lier Ashley Moxley Josh Murray Jonathan Murrill Joey Pierce McKenzee Poindexter T. J. Powell Joey Spencer Brett Stamper Lindsay Stinson Jessica Synder WHOSE THIS? IS Mr s . Smoot hold s up a namel ess paper. wondering who the ow ne r is. Sometimes the student s are hurri ed and forge tful w hen they hand ln th eir classwork. causing frustration for th e teachers. whil e the other st ude nt s c lear th e ir des ks Stude nt s chan ge clas:;es o nc e a day in ord e r 10 rece ive in struction from both te ad1crs. ' 0 th ey cou ld have the ir seats. Many of the students ' favorite time of the day is either recess or lunch. These two times give them a chance to take a break from their studies and talk with their friends . Most of the guys enjoy playing sports, especially soccer. The class enjoys the time they have on the playground because in future years their schedules will be more structured, rarely allowing time for play. Fifth grade is a time of maturing for the students. They grow both physically and spiritually in these preteen years. It is sometimes quite a challenge to harness all of the energy generated by a classroom of these students, especially with all the varied intere s ts represe nted by thi s group, but Miss Law so n and Mrs. Smoot work very well with them . Alicia Talley AND THE WINNER IS . . . Mr. Brown award s Donni e Doo littl e the pri ze for tak ing first place in the 25th anni versary art co ntest. In order to coincide with the sil ver anni versary. Donni e ' s pri ze was fi ve sil ver do ll ars. SERVANTS" HEARTS. Jess ica S nyder and Marianne Co llins are mini ste ring lo the morning kinde rga rt e n c la ss. Eve ry oth er Thursday. th e two o r the m. a long with Re nee· Brown. do chapel for their yo unger sc hoo lm ates. They lead in sin gin g. te ll Bible stories. and do skit s and puppets. PE OrLE 5th Grade 81 �Ben Baxley Matthew Bergum Brent Bowman Katie Braxton Kaylah Bryant David Colwell Ashley Cook Kim DeLong Bethann a Eshelman Kari Farmer Andrew Feldenzer Leanna Ferguson Trae Ferrell Tabitha Fryar Faith Griffin Amber H asson Nathan Hayes Katelyn Holt Dre· Howes A lyssa John so n Carrie King Maria J.(jng Jame Lawrence Christen Long Laura Katherine Lucas - 82 PEOPLE 4th Grade akefi fgok Looking through the eyes of the fourth graders, what can one see? These students see a classroom full of peers that Jove the Lord, look to their parents or older siblings for advice, and love to have fun! When asked what they like to do with their friends , they said "We make mystery movies" (Zachary Zimmerman), and "be very weird and funny" (Jessica Perry). Their other answers included talking and playing with friends as well as playing sports . The fourth graders were asked, "If you could have one thing in the whole world, what would it be?" Their answers ranged from such things as " to see or touch and pet a penguin" (Bryan Yentz), " . .. that my sister would come home every day from college " (Laura Stephenson) , "for everybody to love th e Lord " ALL DRESSED U P. Zac h a ry Z imm e rman . Jos hu a S pe nce r and Joel Quese nbe rry are dressed and ready for th ei r f"ir st hook re port or the yea r. Oral �Angela Martin Wesley McKee Nicci Moats Phjlip Motes Erik Olund Juston Osborne Jessica Perry Joel Quesenberry Brian Rhodes Bryce Robertson Logan Rose Rebeca Sanburn Kenneth Scoggins Heather Slusher Ju stin Smart Faith Smith POINTING IT OUT. Reb eca Sanburn s hows Linda Wood s and Zechary Zimmerman o ne of th e fourth g rad e salt maps. Thi s proj ec t is don e by th e fourth graders eve ry ye ar as o ne of their first bi g projec ts. reports are diffi c ult to do. but in sp ite o r the nervo usness , sweat y palms. red fac es . and cos tum e probl e ms. th ese stude nt s cam e throu gh with fl yin g co lurs. (Chelsea Thomas), to "being able to visit heaven any time you want " (Philip Motes). The students have demonstrated an overwhelming desire to love and serve the Lord. Several of them profess an interest in Christian work. "I want to be in the Christian Fellowship Professional Athletes and play soccer and basketball" (Amber Hasson). Others said that they would serve the Lord by being a " missionary nurse" (Samantha Stovall), "a pastor" (Logan Rose) , "a cow girl that preaches with a guitar" (Christen Long), and "a missionary doctor" (Tabitha Fryar) . The fourth graders must be able to see proud parents and teachers watching them. amazed at the numb e r of students growing and professing their love for Christ among their peers. Joshua Spencer Tia Spencer Laura Stephenson Samanth a Stovall Chelsea Thomas Molly Thoma Linda Woods Bryan Ye ntz Zachary Zimmerman ~~~ PEOPLE 4rh Gradf' 83 �Beth Ann Austin K atie Bl ackbum Katie B ooth Jamie Carty K ameron Collins Dani el Colston Paul Connell Stephen D e ni so n Jonathan Doo little Corey Garland Alex Henderson B enjamin Jackson aking Changes WORKING HARD. A lex Hende rso n diligently underline s question s from a math worksheet as he wo rks thro ugh the stud y g uid e supplied by hi s teac her, whil e McCa ll Wi se man thinks abo ut the answ er to her questi on. Stude nts are e nco uraged to high light the importa nt thin gs they need to know late r fo r te sts . SITTING PRETTY. C ame ron Co llin s fla she' a sm ile d uring the Elementary C hri stma s Program. Stude nt s look fo rward to tlfr, spec ial progra m and th e o pponunit y to sho w the ir pare nts wha t they ha ve learn ed in mu s ic c lass. THANKFVL HEARTS . Bonni e La wrie .; nj oys a pic ni c in th e c las sroom. Each ye ar teac her' try to co me up with new and exc itin g ways tn ce lebrat e T ha nksg iving "' they try to e mphas ize C hri st and th e rea l mea ni ng oi' thankruln e's. PEOPLE 3rd G rade Often children are said to be gifts from God, and these third graders are certainly not exceptions. Spending time with friends ranks highest in this class. Activities such as swimming, ice skating, and bowling are just several of the things enjoyed by these students. If you ask any one of them what their favorite part of the day is, you will undoubtedly hear " recess." More work is expected from the students in the third grade. Moving from the basic skills ofreading and writing to more complicated things like multiplication and divi sion, the students are daily challenged by their teachers. They are also introduced to a new langu age, Spanish. Some Spani sh III students visit the class rooms about once a week and teach numbers, songs, and common words such as na mes I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE. Be th Ann A ustin a nd Kati e B lackbu m place their ha nd s nve r th e ir heart s as they rec·i te th t' Pl edg e of A ll e g ia nce . Pledgt-s to th t' �Jacob Jackson George-Michael Kalafut Brad Kessler Bonnie Lawrie Ashley Lott Karen Nauss Dwight Piraino Aaron Poch Kri sten Price Jason Rothe Stephen Williams McCall Wiseman GIVING HEARTS. Third grad e rs ga th e r around Mrs. Brown as she opens her Thank sg ivi ng basket. Eac h stude nt brings in one pi ece o r fruit for hi s teac he r as thank s for th e teacher" s hard wo rk and se rvice . Ameri can fl ag . th e C hri , ti an fla g. a nd th e Bible are rec ite d dail y in mo st el e mentar y classes, usuall y a t th e beg innin g or th e day. of family members and kitchen utensils. School is not the only place where new ideas are being introduced . The students are learning how age brings additional responsibilities . In addition to their homework, they are now expected to perform chores around the home, such as making their own beds, setting the dinner table. feeding pets and taking out the trash. Another one of the many changes they have experienced this year is a new music teache r. Mrs . Collins has become a fast favorite among many elementary students. especially on the third grade level. Although the students are experiencing many changes. one thing ha s re mained the sa me throu ghout th e ir li ves: God is a lways with the m. and He neve r c hanges. CRAYON ANSWERS. Bonni e Lawri e and Kri stin Pri ce co lor th e answers on their ass ignment sheet. Being ass igned to a math partner a ll ows the stude nts to share th eir know ledge. and being able lO wo rk toge ther prov ides a tim e for the m lO get to kn ow one another better. HA YING FUN . Paul Co nn e ll jo in s in th e Thank sg i v in g c e le brati o n . Parent..; bro ught in lots o r food so a ll the childre n L·o u\ d feast as they ce lebra ted thi s spec ial ho liday. IN THE V110RD. Jacob Jack so n studi es hi s Bible intentl y as he wo rks o n hi s memory ve rse fo r th e week. Scripture memori zati on i,; a large part of the thi rd grad e curriculum . ~~ PEOPLE 3rd Grade 81(..J �Ryan Anderson Joshua Beck H ay ley Booth Zachary Bowles Kenneth Bridges Sarah Butler Brittney Frith Ben Farmer Rebecca Fryar Randy Grubb Patrick Harder Bethany Hayes Joel Hill Andrea Howes Lianna Larson rowing SMILING FACES. Mrs. Scyphers ' c lass shows off the pos ters they made to ex press the ir fee lin gs about winte r. Stude nts enjoy ma kin g craft s. and teac hers try to g ive th e m the o pportun ity lo c rea te thin gs as often as is poss ibl e . DILIGENTLY WORKING .Cara Long takes a break fro m school wo rk lo read a story abo ut beave rs. Ele me nlary c lasses go to the 1ibrary once a week lo c hoose books fo r outside read in g. 86 PEO PL E 2nd Grade When asked who they would like to be if they could be anyone in the world second graders gave answers varying from angels to superheros, but most of these kids are satisfied being themselves. This self-confidence carries over into all they do, whether at home or in school. The students are loaded with energy and excitement. Having special treats throughout the year provides a break for these determined second graders. The classes attended a play at the Civic Center, and Show and Tell is a popular weekly event. Andrea Howes had her mom bring in the lamb she received for Christmas. The students loved this and the ex perience was highly educa tional as well. Mrs. Scyphers and Mrs. Fraser do everything in their power, from field trips to picnics in FURRY FRIENDS. Andre a Ho\ c; s hows Mrs. Scy ph e rs ho w to pet the bah1 la mb . Andrea· s moth e r brought the cuddl y creature in for Sho w a nd Te l 1. a fa vor- �Joshua Lawrence Cara Long Ashley Masterson Caleb McAllister Tyler Meadows Daniel Motes Elizabeth Penick Lauren Reid Jonathan Rose Ashley Snyder Eli Tilley Farren Williams Jonathan Willi s Zachary Wray Hannah Zimmerman SKILLFULLY WORKING. Cal e b M c Alli ster work s patientl y in his wo rkbo o k. Teach e r s fr e qu e ntl y ha ve th e stude nt s begin an assignm ent in class so th e accurac y can be checked be fore the work is completed at hom e . itc part of th e wee k for these second graders. Stude nt s a re e ncou ra ge d to brin g in items o f spec ia l inte rest durin g thi ' tim e. th e classroom , to make things interesting. Even though second grade is a lot of fun, there is work involved also . The boys and girls exercise their minds with reading, writing, math and social studies. They spend much time in reading to build on the skills they learned in first grade. Reading will affect all of the subjects they study, so recieving a strong foundation in this area is important. Preparing these students for third grade is very important to the teachers, so they cover a wide variety of material. Outside the classroom, favorite activitie s include soccer, basketball , bike riding, board games , and television . Time spent with family is al so important to the se stude nts, and many boy s and g irls look forward to trips during the summer. STE PP ING UP. Mrs. Frase r' s c lass steps up int o the va n fo r a short trip to th e Ci vic Ce nter to see Clwrlolle ·.1· Web. Dra mas take n from pop ul ar sto ri es are prese nted eac h yea r fo r the chil dren to see. MA K ING THE GOAL. A s h le y Masterso n takes a shot at the goa l durin g the half-time break at a baske tba ll game. Prac ti ce such as thi s will he lp As hl ey win a place as an Eag le in later ye ars. Manv youn ge r students e nj oy art endi ng spo rting eve nt s with the ir fa mil y. �Danje] Angell John Angove Je rentiah Brandl Tyler Brown Haley Doolittle Matthew Dunbar Elana Fisher Jonathan Fralin Kristyn Francisco Jimmy Hayden Alli son Hasson Zachary Janney Logan Jones Kristen Key Emily Laughon Sarai Long • ovzng Christine Mays Noah Meacham By Anna z;,nmama~ead, EXCHANGING GIFTS. Fi rst grade boy> e njoyC hri stm as ti me by sharin g gi f'ts. Exc hangi ng prese nts be twee n stude nts is a highli ght of the c lassroo m pa rt y enjoyed by these fr ie nds . PLEDGING ALLEGIANCE. Brad Payne and Ha ley Doo lilll e stand w ith hand s over th e ir hea rts whil e rec itin g th e pledges . St ude nt s mu st me mori ze not onl y the pledge to the Ame ri ca n flag. but a lso the p ledges to th e C hri sti a n fl ag and th e Bi hie. ~~ 88 PEOPLE I sl G rade First grade is definitely a step up from kindergarten. Much more work is required of the students as they begin the long road of academic challenge. Learning to read and write are just a few of the challenges with which these students are faced. Reading is the most important element of first grade, and the students daily practice to enhance these skills. Going from spending only half of the day to staying the entire day is a big adjustment for these students. Lunchtime in the cafeteria comes early with snack time falling in the afternoon and usually coinciding with recess. Buying ice cream is a special treat for the children some days, and celebrations such as birthdays are not overlooked. Mi ss Toms and Mrs. Palmieri try make learning PATIENTLY WAITING . Lucas Rt)s,·. Jon ath a n Fralin. and Jo hn Ango ve wait for th e ir rid e in th e car po o l lin e at the enJ o f th e fir st day 0 1· sc ho o l. Th e fir st clay ,,1 �Leigh Ann Olund Bradley Payne Justin Piraino N ikki Powell Kristin Powell Taylor Price Cameron Qnesenberry Jordan Reid Lucas Rose Apri l Saul Steven Scoggins Chelsea Seddon Andrea Talley Logan Thomas Gray Watson Joshu a Webb EATING OUT. Ju stin Piraino and Daniel Ange ll eat lun ch in picnic fashion following the ir return from a fi eld trip. Lunch tim es are tightl y sch eduled to allow all o f th e grad e leve ls the tim e th ey need to e at in the ca fete ria. >choo l is a very ru11 cta y rm fi rst grad e rs and for many see m s lik e th e th e tru e e nd of ..u mme r s ince it s ig nab th e e nd ufth e ir free dom. interesting as they use creative methods to reach the boys and girls. Although read ing is a very important part of fir st grade, creative writing is introduced, and a h eavy e mphasis is also placed on math concepts. The boys and girls begin to memorize long portions of scripture together. Students are required to read entire books throughout the year, working in reading groups to perfect the ir skills . Each student has his own desk with his books and supplies as he begins working more independe ntly. One of the most important things these children will learn is how to be a good listener and to follow instructions . Practicing during work and pl ay will reinforce these concepts. These tool s wi II make each of them a better learner as they move throu g h each grad e level in school. Effie Williams TASTEFUL REW A RDS. Mr Larso n divides pi zza among Jordan Re id . Hal ey Doo littl e and Nikk i Powe ll . T hi s class wo n a pi zza part y for be in g rhe top- se ll ing c lass in ca le nd<.lr sal es . STEPPING UP. Le igh A nn O lun d and Alli so n Hasso n load th e bus pre pa ri ng to leave sc hoo l 10 attend a play. Fie ld !ri ps are fun ti mes fo r 1hc c hildren as th ey sec things they have st udi ed in sc hoo l. ~~ PEOPLE Isl Grade 89 �Cory Barnett Hunter Biles Che'rie Brax ton Ben Col ston Andrew Connell Luke Feldenzei: Molli Flowers Hannah Grisevich Colin Hanley Jr. Timmy Hawkin s Frazier Howes Jared Johnson Mallory Johnson Sarah Kersmanc Cierra Ky sor • 9 IO 11 SUMMING UP. As hl ey T ri ve tte practices pu tti ng her numbe r cards in ord er. Repe titi o us use of the ca rds re in fo rces th e sk il ls used fo r co un ting in c lass. LISTEN UP. Jo hn Vandergrift li stens to a casselle tape fo r lang uage art s as he deve lops hi s li ste nin g skill s. Learning how to recog nize a nd pronoun ce words is ve ry important fo r buildin g a st ro ng fo un dat ion. 12 13 tarting Out Starting school is part of every child's life. Kindergartners embrace the first day with mixed emotions: excitement and joy but also fear. Finally being able to leave home is a great feeling but new experiences are also scary. Leaving mom and dad , meeting new friends , and having a teacher are all very new things to these children . They are still young but old enough to want to spend time with friend s as much as possible. Being away from home part of the day is a big step, so Mrs. Crutchfield does everything possible to make the transition easy. All of the students love her; they couldn ' t have a better teacher. Doing her best to teach these students right from wrong and to in still in them the true reason for life is just part of her job. They will learn basic skill s such PEOPLE Kinde rga r1en COUNT OFF. Alex Murill and Mallon Jo hn so n so rt and o rde r the number card' as they practice the ir co untin g skill s. The c hildre n fir st learn to co unt to thirt y- one �Juli ana Leon Nathan Lott Caroli ne L ucas Samantha Montgomery A lex Murrill Miranda Newm an Rebekah Nienke Brandon Paderick Nathan Perki.nson Ryan Perry Davi d S tanley Jr. Sydney Spigle Emi ly T homas Ashl ey T rivette John Vandergrift Jr. ... lo they can create a ca le nd a r fo r c ac·h fllo nth. Th ese bas ic s k ill s a re a pp lie d to <Jlhcr areas as th e s tu d e n ts p ro g rc's thro ugh the yea r. NUM BER O N E. Nath a n Lo tt so rt s th ro ug h th e number ca rd s a s h e start s w ith th e bas ic s in le arnin g how lo co unt . O nce thi s skill is maste red stu den ts are able to m ove on to m o re c ha llen g in g ski I ls a nd ac ti viti es w ith num be rs. as c utting . g luin g and workin g with numbers or w ith the a lph a bet. Mrs. Crutchfi e ld puts much effort into te ac hin g the child ren cl assroo m di sc iplin e . Thin gs s uc h as staying in chairs, rai s in g ha nds to speak , and w a lkin g in line are importa nt ski !l s for kindergartners. A s with m ost elementary stude nt s, recess is already th e ir fa vo rite part of the day . Play in g o n the jung le gy m a nd sw in g ing are just a few o f the acti viti es these kids e nj oy. M any of them also e nj oy pl ayin g w ith animals w hen the y get home from school. Pets range fro m dogs and cats to ho rses and lambs. So m e of the ir favo rite things to do inc lude camping, playing board ga mes. roll er skatin g, a nd co lorin g . Above all th e se boys and g irl s like be in g the n1se lves . and indiv idu a lit y is the most important thin g they w ill learn . T Ul\f BLING DOW N. T he morning kindergarten c lass enj oys chape l in the c lassroo m. With the reg ular chape l pe ri od co min g in the aftern oon. e le ment ary stude nts co nsistent ly lead chapel for these student s during the time they are in sc hoo l. WRI T ING IT DOWN. Rebecca Nienke works d il ige nt ly in her lette r boo k. A big e mphas is is placed on langua ge arts. in c lu ding writin g ski ll s. ~~ PEOPLE K indergo rre11 91 �Mr. Robert Alderman. B .S. University of South Carolina, M.Div. Southwestern B~ptist The~logi.cal Seminary, D.Min. The Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity Tnternauonal Umvers1ty: Pasror, Shenandoah Baptist Church. Rev. Rick Brown. B.A. Virginia Tech, M.S. Radford University: Administrator, Health Teacher. Rev. A. C. Hollins, Jr. Tb.B./M.A. Piedmont Bible College; High School Principal, Horticulture Teacher. Mr. Michael Larson. B .S. Eastern Illinois University, M.Ed. Columbia lnternaDional University; Elementary Principal, High School P. E. Teacher. :Mrs. Janice Shelton. B.A. Virginia Tech, M.S. Radford University; Midc!Je School Principal. $un AFFECTING LIVES. Elde rs Bob Crawford and Tomm y Powell. a long with Youth Pastor Bob Barton. carefull y stud y th e nex t order of business to be addressed in th e e lde r meeting. Th e e lders mak e dec isions affecting th e sc hoo l and the church. HEROINE OF THE DAY. Generosi ty an d sympath y abo und fro m Mr!>. She lton as she fond ly reca ll s how she !-.aved the li fe of Moxie th e rat. A frien d of the fa mily was un ab le to care fo r Mo xie . so Mrs. She lton saved her fro m ce rtain death . NEW BEGI NINGS. Mr. Hollins and Mr Tankers ley di SCLISS the progress c; )l] slru cti on on th e new nurse ry buildin g. Whe n Mr. Ho llin s i;, nut in vo lved in th e hi gh sc hool. he freq ue ntl y he lps oul w ith or ~~ 92 PEOPU Ad min isl ml ion od d ~ and e n d ~ aroun d c ampu ~. This year has been interesting and eventful for the administrators. Each of them spent more time in the classroom this year as they filled teaching positions. Mr. Hollins took on the task of teaching the horticulture and keyboarding classes while Mr. Brown and Mr. Larson taught the high school boys health and physical education classes. Mrs. Shelton also assisted by teaching one clas s period in the resource room. The responsibi 1ities of the past twenty-five years have not come without rewards. These rewards not only came in helping students further their educations, but also in funny incidents that took place during their time teaching. Mr. Brown recalls once when he was substitut ing in seco nd grade and WELCOME WAGON. Elerne111:1r1 sclrno l prim:ipal Mr. Larson Wt' kn1n•" broth e r and siste r. Effie and Ste1«'11 William s lo th e fir st da y \lf a ne w a11•l �DECISIONS. Elder Carlto n W ri g ht a nd Pastor Robert A lderm an co nside r ite ms o n th e agenda fo r the e lders mee ting. Ge nera ll y ge lli ng toge the r o nce a mo nth . thi s group prov id es fin a l appro va l on fi ni a nc ia l and po li cy matte rs from the sc hoo l co m mi tt ee . E lec te d fro m th e churc h me mbershi p, the board , a lo ng w ith th e se ni o r pasto r, are th e fin a l line of auth ority in th e mini stry . W O MAN AT W ORK. Manag ing the m idd le schoo l can be a pa in staki ng tas k at tim es, b ut Mrs. S he lto n ma kes the j ob appear easy . W ith abo ut 150 students unde r he r s uperv ision, s he can have many int e rru pti ons to a n a lready fu ll schedu le. Inte rvie w in g pro spec ti ve stu de nts a nd g iving them a tour of the schoo l is a lso a n im porta nt pa rt of he r job. D E DI CA TIO N . T he h o rti c ulture c lass w at c he s a s M r. Brow n c ut s the ri bbo n aro un d th e new b ri dge. Th e c lass. taught by M r. H o llin s. b uilt th e brid ge in o rd e r to pro v ide a wa lk way a nd e m e rge ncy e ntra nce to the ath le tic fi e ld . 0 Xl it ing yea r. M r. La rson ha s a c l" ' " re lati onsh ip w ith m a n y , <1 nd is a fa vorite o f m ost s tude nt ' in th e e k rn c n1<u-y «c hoo l. tau g ht th e c hildre n th e ·'g reate r th a n" a nd " less th a n" sy mbo ls bac kwards. Mr. Hollins obtained hi s fifti e th year, celebrated with a surpri se birthday party by th e faculty and staff. Mr. Brown a nd Mr. Larson perform e d a skit in which they w e r e li v in g in th e Old Fire m a n's Nursing Home. Whe n the fire al arm went off. the re tired firemen had th e ir tru sty fire hose ready. Ho w e ver. the y could not get to th e fire because they were un abl e to ge t out of the rockin g c ha irs. The admini strators have had good times throu ghout th e yea rs. M any aspects of th e ir j o bs p rov id e good m e m o ri es . Th e diffi c ult ti mes are th e re al so. but dwe llin g on th e bl ess ings he lps kee p th e foc us where ii be lo ngs. on God . O VE R TH E HILL. Mr. Ho ll ins waves he ll o to hi s fe ll ow ·· re tired fire fi gh te rs"'(Mr. Larso n and Mr. Brow n) at the surpri se party. Th e event too k place in the ·'Re tired Fire fi ghters Retire me nt Ho me·· and was broug ht to an ab ru pt ha lt w he n the Ho me ca ught o n fire. CHRISTIAN SERVICE. M r. Larso n tak es a mo me nt o ut of hi s b usy cl ay tn he lp M r. S uhr c hange a tire. T he adm in istra ti o n can be fo un d all nvcr ca m p us at va rio us tini<·s. he lping s tude nt s an d 1"<1-: ul tyco nq ue r theobs tacks li ft> se nds a kin g. S UBSTIT UTION. Mr. Brow n ht'l ps in an ekment ary l'lassrno m as stuck nts wo rk o n d ivision pr0ble111s. In sp it e o f his man y res ponsibiliti es. Mr. Bro w n a lways e nj oys ge ttin g in tht• c lassron1w; a nd working with the students. ~~ PEOPLI Ad111 i11 isr mr ion 93 �Mrs. Denise Bailey: B. S.; Elementary Librarian M rs. Donna 1VI. Bergum: B .S. N.; N urse Mrs. Cathy Bonham: Secretary , Main School Office Mrs. Carol Brown: B.S. ; Third Grade Mrs. Elaine Brown: Secretary , Main School Office Mrs. Melod y Causey: B .S .; Consumer M ath , Introduction to Computer Mrs. Jud y Chilton: B.S. ; Computer. Yearbook Mrs. Louise Collins: B.S. ; Elementary Music, MiddJe Schoo l Choir, Speech & Drama J\llr. Scott Colston: B .A., M .A.: Social Studies, U.S. Hi story. Government. Bible Rev. Bill Coupe: B.S. , B. A.; Al gebra, Math, Science Mrs. M idge Crutchfield: B.A.; Kindergarten nduring sy v era 10 11 es A HELPING HAND. Ele me ntary teac he rs ha ve the pri vilege o f teac hin g stu de nt s d ur ing th e ea rl y stag es of th e ch ildre n· s educat io n. Seco nd grader And rea Howe s o btain s ass ista nce from her he lpful te ac he r. Mrs. Scy ph ers e nj oys he lpin g students crea te a C hri stian fo un dat io n o n which to bu il d the ir educat io na l fu tu res . THE KING IS BACK!O n the way ho me from the se ni o r tri p. Mr. Co lsto n e nt e rta ins the se ni ors with hi s Elv is imperso nation. Mr Co lston live ned up the twe lve ho ur dri ve fro m Ne w Yo rk by mo uthin g wo rd ~ to s o n g ~. ~~ 94 PEO PLE F w ul!v/Sraff One of the most unique and wonderful characteristics of the school is the faculty. Throughout the years thi s element has remained the same. The faculty members have devoted themselves to teaching the students as best they can, not only academically, but also s piritu a lly. The faculty members are not only teachers , but also friend s to the students. They pray for their students, help them through difficulties, and help prepare them for the bri ght futures that lay ahead . The faculty is not "all work and no play ." Some of their fondest memories have been of teachers' convention s and fun times together. From the morning basketball games with other faculty members to the long hours spent pl aying "Out- $riends RAH! RAH! RAH! Mai n o ffi ce sc«· re tary Mrs. Bo nham (ri gh t ) shows th at wo rkin g as sup port sta ll does not unh me a n s uppo rtin g th e fa c ult y. Mr>- �Mrs. Becb.--y Dennis: Secretary. Middle School Office Miss Joyce Flora: Th.G .. B.S. ; Librarian Mrs. Patricia Fraser: B.S. ; Second Grade Mrs. Kathy Fryar: B.S .; Fourth Grade Mrs •. Terrie Futrell: B .A., B.S. ; English Mr. Joe Grooten: B .S., M.S . ; English Mrs. Carolyn Helton: Secretary, High School Office Mrs. Debbie Hill: B.S .: Fourth Grade Mr. Tracy King: B.A.: Sixth Grade Mrs. Lisa Larson: B.S .. M .8 .A.: Algebra Mr. John Law: B.A.; Physics, Chemis try, Geometry, Algebra I WATCH OUT FOR THAT TREE! School Nurse Mrs. Bergum and he r hu s band sp e nd a re laxing wee ke nd canoe ing on a lake. The tranquil waters and th e beautiful sce nery prov ed to be just what they needed. Bo nham, alon g with fifth g1·ade teacher, Mi ss La wson. s hu w th e ir ' ur r un of the stud e nts by a ttending an bglc basketball g am e . burst" and getting a call from the "front desk" complaining about the noise, the teachers' memories of conventions are all special. The faculty has their share of funny moments . One teacher describes an incident in which she had gone to check the boys' bathroom during a fire drill, and walked in on a member of the pastoral staff. Another teacher recalls when one of his students asked if Jesus ever kissed anyone, and before he could answer, another student said "No, He never sinned!" The faculty is a group of caring individuals who are extremely devoted to their students. Their willingness to be not only a teac her. but also a friend lo th e students has made them a big part of th e succe ss of the school. THE REWARDS O F TEACHING . One of th e reward s of be ing a teacher is the ability to he lp stud ent s ac hi eve the ir goal s and drea ms. Mr. Tank ersle y prese nt s Mi che ll e Ta nk ersley and Jos h Wang with awards fo r Reg ional Se ni o r Hi gh Strin g Orches tra. FUN AND GAMES. Durin g th e se ni or Chri stmas part y hos ted by Mr. Grooten. th e stude111s co mpe ted in a fr iend ly ga me of Fa111i/_,- Feud. Rebecca Lo ng ponders ove r the names or the top fi ve tenni s lege nd s. hop in g to selec t the right o ne. ~~ PE OPL F Forn !rY!Swfl 9( j) �Miss Ruth Law: B.S.; Civics. M ath , Geography Mrs. Dianne Lawrence: B.S. ; Heal th/P.E .. World Hi story M.iss Roxanne Lawson: B.S., M .S. ; Fifth Grade J\frs. Rhoda Long: B .A. : Spani sh, Latin .M rs. Donna Osborne: B.S.; Fourth Grade Mrs. Sandy Palmieri: B.S .: First Grade M r. Nate Park: B.S .; Healtb/P.E. , Bible M rs. Sandy Perkinson: B.S. : Elementary Resource M rs. Marsha Presson: B.S.; Middle/High School R esource Mr. Russ Presson: B.M US. ; M.MU S.Ed .: Bible JVIrs. Jud y Primo: B .S.; Fourth Grade taples §' Stamps .. HE SHOOTS ! HE SCOR ES ! Spirit Week is time not onl y fo r the stu dents to co mpe te. but a lso fo r the teachers to ge t in o n a litt le fr iend ly co mpetit ion as we ll. Mr. Presso n grac iously stepped in to the a id o f a di stressed Andy Smi th in an exc iti ng ga me of Foosball again st th e se ni o r team o f Ja mi e Bre ne ma n a nd Jonat ha n Po lar LET THE R E BE LIGHT. Suppo rt sta ffe r Ga ry Short he lps out aro un d the schoo l by insta llin g li ghts. fi xin g thin gs and mow ing the fields fo r ga mes . Mr. Short also volu nteers hi s tim e each year to play the ro le of Jes us in th e She nandoa h Passion Play. ~~ J>I (J J>l.F Fa rn I I \'/)wff 96 ,. Behind every great teacher, every stamped report card envelope, and every stapled , five-page exam, is the support staff. These secretaries, nurse, bookkeepers, teachers ' aide s , office aides, kitchen workers, and janitors are the heartbeat of our school. Through the years, the support staff has been the heart and soul of almost every activity during the school day. Without these workers, not only would the faculty and administration be Jost in a sea of overflowing paperwork , but many students would be lost in their problems as well. The support staff stays bu sy handling the work load for the school. The secretaries e stimate they an s we r from two to three hundred te lephone inquiries each 1 WA N T MY MOMM Y ! ~ I r· Palmi e ri look s as 1lwu g h she c'! Hil' u st• so n1 e co n1fn rtin g as s he l"Cl'1.'i \ l' ilt' r rtu shul rm !h e YL' a r . Dr. Bill 'v\' ;11' �Mrs. Barbara Scyphers: BL.A. : Second Grade Mrs. Darlene Smoot: B.S.: Fifth Grade Mrs. Dana Somers: B.S. ; Health/ P.E. Mrs. Beverly Suhr: B.S .; Sixth Grade Mr. Jeff Suhr: B.S., M.S .; Algebra, Trigonometry, Mad1 Analysis, Calculus Mr. Terry Tankersley: B.M.E.: Band, Ensemble Miss Marian Toms: B.R.E. ; Second Grade Mrs. Donna Updike: B.S. ; Biology. Earth Science Mrs. Delores Wegner: B.S.; Maili, English. Middle School Newspaper Mrs. Cheryl Whitfield: B.A.; Elementary Art M.rs. Janet Wimmer: B.A.. M.A .L.S.: High School Art I A HELPFUL HINT. r:. r ro vidcd flu s hot s lO th e s tall in an cffon lo wa rd off th e flu that 'cL·rn, '" \ Weqi o vc rth e sc hoo l durin g th e'' in ter. While !reading ·· u p th e prL· vcrbial tributary w ithout an y m ea ns o f propulsi o n... man y micldk s dio o l s tu d e nt s s top al ong the wa y to ask Mr. Co upe for hL· lp w ith th eir math homework. day.just as th e kitchen staff prepares tw o to three hundred lunc hes daily. Grounds and mainte nan ce workers keep a long list of jobs to do while th e accounting office handl es the fin a ncial records of each student. A day in the life of a support staffer consists of many re sponsibilities. Eve rything from pinning splits in skirts to he lping th e yearbook staff ide ntify students in th e middl e and e leme ntary schools are asked of the support staff in one day. If these peopl e were not here, many a teac he r or student would be lo st in th e shuffle of school life . Throug h the yea rs. the support staff has bee n asked to do ma ny tasks. Howeve r. no matte r what the problem. or ho w man y pape r cuts. th ey a lwa ys have a sm ile on th e ir face. DITTO. Mrs. Hill m a kes co pi es fo r the tes t she is pl a nnin g 10 give he r· fo urth grade c lass the nex t da y. Teac he rs fin d it ~hall eng ing 10 use the va ri o us types of cop ie rs pro vi ded . w ith !he Gesle tn er rece iv in g th e mos t use. B ACK IN THE DAY. Fo r Decade Day durin g Spirit Week. Mrs. Updike too k eve ryo ne back in lime. Adorn ed in butte rc up ye ll ow. be ll -bo u o mecl pan ts and short s leeved. s tri ped shi n. i'vlrs. Upd ik e was a picture o f the · 60 . s . ~~ PEOPLE Fa rn If\ IS I aff 97 �T v I G H E G L 0 E R y The 1997-98 women's teams took center stage this year in sports, beginning in the fall with the Varsity Women's Cross Country Team's second place finish in the state junior division. Although the girls were outnumbered at many of the meets, they were not kept from taking the trophy. In the winter sports, the Varsity Women's Basketball Team took the championship trophy at the BRC for the third year in a row. The team then went on to compete in the state competition, where they finished sixth. Encouragement fro m the girls on the varsity team helped the JV Women's Basketball Team to work even harder. The result was a season that ended in a third place victory in the BRC. The Men's Varsity Basketball team also placed second in the VIC this year. The men were the first in RVCS history to go to a championship game. Finally, in the spring, the Varsity Women's Softball Team went undefeated in the regular season, placing them first seed going into the BRC Tournament. The girls defeated Timberlake to advance to the Final Four, where they finished a strong fourth. Meanwhile, the Varsity Women's Soccer Team also went into the BRC Tournament sitting in first place. The ladies played hard and earned themselves a second place trophy. The 1997-98 sports season for RVCS was a successful one. Not only did many of the teams place well, but the men and women also learned teamwork, determination, and encouragement. Each of the teams look forward to becoming even more successful in the years to come. By Vera Jones ~~ 98 SPORTS Di vider Page �PRACTICE PAYS OFF. Alen Naff demonstrates the talents used by the Eagles. The Eagles took on more challenging opponents to get to the championship round. UNITED THEY STAND. The varsity softbal I team offers a prayer before their game. The Eagles finished the regular season in first place and took fourth in state. THE TIES THAT BIND. The Varsity Womens ' Soccer Team gathe r on the bus fo r their first away game of the season. The team contributes the ir success not onl y to their hard work. but also to the friendships they share. Be ing friends off the fi eld makes games more fun and also unites the team in a unique way . ON A ROLL. Coach Dixon. along with his team. disp lays the varsity women · s basketbaJ I c hampionshi p trophy. Coach Dixon has rece ived Coach o f the Year Awards three of hi s last four years of coach ing . He wi ll be missed next year as the Lady Eag les try for thei r fo urth consecutive banner. ~ ~~ .\PORT." Di1·ider Page 99 �TnHNAB~UT fa FMR PLAY The 1997-98 varsity soccer team at "ole RVC" was a spec ia l team, going from an 8-0 loss to Covena nt in their open ing game, to being the only team to score on second place regional team, Eastern Mennon ite, on their home fie ld. The team began needing much work playing together , and having two new players from other schools and one from a fore ig n country hampere d the team from achievin g the camarad erie necessa ry . The team improve d their passing , ball handling , and " walking" the ball into the goal, thanks to the dedicati on of the coach . Mr. Price wou ld "suffer" with the team through the practice s which he designed. A practice for this team began with eight laps around the soccer field (ro ughly 1.5 miles) at a greyhou nd's pace. On occasion , they wou ld run Indian runs around the field, fo llowed by stretchin g out, then particip ating in a full field scrimma ge. At the end of practice , the exhaust ed team wou ld begin running "wind sprints," and not just a few, but usually close to an entire mile of these . This year's team was transfor med from fifteen individu al players to a team of fifteen, showing good sportsm anship and achievin g recogn ition from several referees for their testimon y. As THE MEN BEGA N TO PLAY AS A TEAM RATH ER THAN INDIVIDUA LS, THE SEASO N TURN ED AROU ND AN TICIPA T I O N. In o rder to ma ke the mse lves ava il able w rece ive th e pass . se ni o rs Garrell Suhr and Dani e l Bi v in s sprin t ahead o f the defe n se. T ea m work was ev ident in the socce r team thro ughout the seaso n. Ea 9l eS c FA R FROM HOME .Fac in g an obstac le mu c h b ig ge r th an him se lf. Ne lso n Flo res ( 14J uses hi s s kil l lo co mpe nsate fo r hi s size o n th e pla ying f ie ld . Thi s w a s e lso n· s fi rsl yea r pl ayi n g fo r t he Eag les s in ce he moved he re from Honduras. Ne lso n has been a va lu abl e asset lo th e tea m. " T E A M WORK!" Th e cry e me rges from th e huddl e al ha lf tim e as l he Ea gles prep a re fo r th e re maind e r of t he gam e. Th e team· s se ason wa s a success cl ue no t o nl y to th e sk ill th e playe rs. hut a lso lO th e unit y or th e team o n a nd oil th e fie ld . or SPORT ) Socce r ~ DEEP BREATH . Tak e a deep bre a th. re la x. a nd look at w he re yo u wa nl th e ba ll lo go. Thi s is w hat Josh Foste r docs a s he prepares for a co rn e r kick at th e Eag le ' s ho me fi e ld . Coac h Pri ce a lways tau g ht th a t th e las l p lace that you look b e for e yo u se nd the ball is w here it w il l go . Jo sh kee ps thi s in mind a s h e pre pares to se nd th e bal l w h e re h e hopes that it wi ll add a po in t lO th e Eag les· score . Corne r kicks pro ved lo be a ve ry valuab le asset to th e tea m thi s yea r th:mk s lo agg ress ive offe n s iv e coverage by th e o ther p layers o n the tea m . L~es Opponent Score Opponent Score Covenant 0-8 (L) Grace 0-1(L) Holy Coss 2-7(L) Holy Cross 2-3(L) Daysp ri ng S-O(W) Fish burn e S-2(W) Mille r 3-2(W) Timberlake 1-l(T) Lynchburg Chri stian 3-l(W) Harg rave 0-4 (L) Carlisle 8-0(W) Eastern Menonite 1-3(L) �THE 1997-98 VARSITY MEN'S SOCCER TEAM. Back: Coach Hayden Price. Da niel Biv in s. Tim Spencer, Garrett Suhr, Josh Foster, K. C. G il bert, Ben Clark, Nate Col logan. Chris Crawford. and Rebecca Long (manager) . Front: Greg Smith, Seth Parker. Ju stin Price. Ne lson F lo res, Drew Kaufman, Josh Till ey, and Mark Co lwe ll. FOR BETTER OR WORSE. Des pite a fractured arm. C hri s Craw ford (45) pe netrates the defense to he lp the Eag le s keep the press ure on. Chris was a fle x ibl e pl aye r. sw itching off betwee n goal ie and offen sive pos iti on s throughout the seaso n. Hi s w illingness to play in diffe r e nt p os iti o n s WGs a great help to the tea m thi s year. SHOWING THE MOVES. As the offe nse tri es to pull o ne over o n the Eag les. sopho more Mark Co lwe ll (3:1) d isp la ys a quic k tri ck or two and leaves the oppos iti o n at a dead encl. A QUICK BREAK. St' nin rs Ben C la rk and Garrell Suhr share a la ugh as they _jog up the fie ld betwee n plays . The soccer tea m was a cl o:\e ly knit group this st'i\Sl H1 . Soccer 101 �M ILES TO GO. Bursting into acti o n at th e so un d o f th e s tarting gun . Lance Larson an d Ben A ll is take an early lead in th e race. Strategy and planning are essen ti a l e le me nts to the spo rt o f cross co untry . Runners mu st be aware of theirown strengths and weak nesses . STRENGTH IN NUMBE RS. C lo se frie n d s Lance Larson and Michae l C hildress run side by s ide as they stead il y ga in on oth er runne rs. Thi s un ity, a lon g w ith a c lose measure o f abi lity . is w hat de fin ed the unique cam arade ri e o f the team. EaaleSc ;;: EYES ON THE GOAL. W ith fo- w a: Cl c us and determinati o n , so phomore Paul C a u sey le ng th e ns hi s lead on the oth er runners . Step by step . over eac h hill. every runn er mu st. in orde r to o bta in the go al. learn to kee p h is foc us des p ite the di strac tion o f c hee rin g fri e nd s a nd fa mil y a lo ng the co urse. z ;: I0.. UJ <( (.) -' :::> 0 :::;: w :::> <( <( :::;: Ill <( :::> -' <( <( 0 w > > 0 a: z I- ~ 0 I- ::c 0 w a: w LL z 0 UJ 2 Pl ace Ra dfor d Invitationa l 10/ 23 Eastern Menno nite Invitati ona l 10/19 North Cross/Hargrave 1/3 <( ::c > .,; w :J -' a: -' w a.. <( > a.. '.5 a: z w w z a.. > ID 0 Iw '.5 a: 0.. -' a.. w UJ Opponent w 0.. UJ 0 Roanoke Ca th olic/Hargrave 213 Roan oke College Invitationa l 11/14 Miller, Roanoke Catholic, Eastern Menn onite, Covenant 1/5 -' <( RVCS lnvitatioaal 1/5 0 METRO > :5 a.. z ;:: <( a: z 2;: ~ii: no team score Fishburne 1/ 2 VIC 218 State no team score UJ <( (.) :::;: -' -' <( :::> LL <( ~ w -' UJ <( IUJ 0 a.. 2 A HEAD OF THE STRENGTH AND UNITY SHINE THROUGH THE VICTORIES OF THE VARSITY MEN'S TEAM ~~~~~S:~~§~~~~'#-,-- 102 'S POR 1 '> Cross Cou 11 1ry T hrou ghout the cross country season , the varsity men 's team learned to define togethern ess and unity throu g h many unu s ua l experiences. The hi ghli ght of the year for most of the s ix -man team was the bu s rides to and from the meets. The rides over were very focused , but the ride bac k was "c ut-loose" time! On October 14 at Fishburne Military Academy, the varsity men 's team sho t through th e fini sh line, arms linked together, sweepi ng first pl ace in a five -man tie , showin g ex tre me unity and love of their sport. Other hi g hlights came about midway throug h the seaso n, first at the Miller mee t, in the first competitio n aga in st fo ur other co nfe re nce team s, and seco nd at the RVCS Inv itat iona l a week late r. Our team s won both of these. Plac ing seco nd in the state juni o r di vis io n was an apt ending to a great season for the g irl s . It 's not ofte n that a gro up co mes along who can improve , achi eve, and work together as a tea m as well as th e 1997 Vars ity Men s C ross Country Team. T he varsity me n 's and women ' s coaches, Jeff S uhr and Mike Larso n, summ ari zed the seaso n say in g. "We love our team' s training together mu ch of the tim e. e nco urag in g each oth er a lI of the tim e . It is an ongoing bl ess in g to wo rk w ith such a fin e g ro up of at hl etes and indi vidua ls. '' PACK. Fre shm an M ic hae l Child re ss le ngt he ns hi s lead o n o th e r runner s ste p by step. Ha vin g o nl y o ne se ni o r and junior 0 11 the var s it y men · s team . th e fres hm e n g u ys took their plac e and kept a n a ttitud e of victory a s we l l as fun . Many c lose fricnds hi p s develop e d be twee n th e o ld e r and yo un ge r run ne rs as th ey train ed toget h e r and le arned from o ne a no th e r' s ex pe ri e nc e. Thi s s upport a nd e n co ura g e me nt is w ha t set th e m apart a s a lea rn . Beca use the team w ill lose· o nl y one se nior . 1h ey ,; hou ld he ,; trn ng in th e future. Coal'11 Jell S uhr look ., for ward 10 !he nucl c· us of thi s te a m re l urn in g ~ tron g ~ r than eve r llL'X I y ear . �RUN TO WIN. With a look of extreme determination, freshman Jeremy Naff widens hi s lead on other runners. Thi s was Je re my's first year on the team and hi s j oyfu l attitude and hard work proved to be a great addition . EARNING EVERY INCH. Senior Hampton Pasley takes the lead as he pu shes hi s way around a difficult turn. Not on ly are the courses long. but they also contain many hill s and difficult terrain. All obstac les were overcome by the focu s and hard work shown by the team. STRENGTH THROUGH Ul\'ITY. Runne rs Dre w Kaufman. Hampton Pas ley. Michae l Childress. and Lance Larson re lax after a race and e nj oy fe ll owship toge ther. Despite vary in g interes ts and ages . every me mbe r of the te am got a lo ng we ll. unit ed by the ir love for Chri st and th e ir Jove for runnin g. THE 1997 VARSITY MEN"S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM . Back : Coach Mike Larson and c ,,ach kff S uhr . Middle : Hampt o n Pasley. Dre\\· Kaufman. and Micha<:! Ch ildress. Front: Pa ul C au sey. Lance Larsun. Jere my Naff. and Ben Al li >. �NEVER SHAKEN. Running close together. Lauren Mc Kee and Andrea Dooley make a form id ab le obstac le for other runners. Close ly matched skills and friendship s were a foundational point for the team as the g irls learned to work together and sup port one another. STEP BY STEP. Junior La uren McKee maintains her strong lead on opposing runn ers as she makes he r way to the fini sh lin e. Thi s was Lauren's fir st year on th e tea m. and her focus as we ll as her man y athleti c tal e nts were an important addition to the gro up. A STEP ABOVE. A lth o u g h m a n y strugg le to ca tc h her. Jess ica Rakes appears un shake n as she stri ves fo r the le ad. Jess ica . with grea t j oy and a Ch ri stl ike attitude . cons iste ntl y suppo rt ed her fe ll o w te a mm a tes . As the team grew closer. they learn ed to support and re ly o n o ne a not he r· s e nc o ur a gem e nt a nd d e te rm ina ti o n. THE 1997 VA RSITY WOM EN'S CROSS CO UNTRY TEAM. Back Coac h Jeff S uhr . M iddl e: Mo lly Iso n. Jess ica Rakes. Laure n Mc Kee. Front : Tiflan y Tank e r-; ley. Kri ste n Fe lde nzer. Andrea Doo ley. and Sara h Mot ley. ~ ~ ~04 Jl SPORTS Cross Country �WH EN ALL IS SA ID AN D DO NE. Fri e n d s Ti ffa ny Ta nkersley and Mo ll y Iso n s pend tim e to ge th e r fo ll o wi ng one of the races. T he tim e afte r races is one of relax ation and fu n as th e tea m s im p ly on e e njo ys a no th e r ·s c o m pan y. I Place Radford Invitat ional 17/25 Eastern Mennonite Invitational 10/17 Roanoke Catholic/Guard ian Angel 1/ 3 Roanoke College Invitational 4/ 10 Roanoke Catholic, Eastern Mennonite , Guard ia n Angel 1/4 RVCS lnvitatio aa l 1/ S METRO 8/ 12 Guardi an Angel 1/2 Roanoke Catholic Invitational 2/s State (Junior Divi sion) 219 A IM HIGH. W ith co nce ntra te d s k i 11 a nd foc us. sop ho mo re Mo ll y !sun uses th e h ill in thi s co urse to w ide n he r le ad o n he r o ppon e nt s . I t is n ot un co mmo n to see or co lo rs th e Roa n ok e Va l ley C hri sti a n mo v in g u p a n10 11 g c o rnpc tit o rs. As in th e s port of ru n ni ng. th ese g ir ls k no w w he re th e foL·us o f th e ir lives sho ul d b e : o n C hr is t. T h ro u g h pra ye r. s u pp o rt. a nd e ncou rag e me nt. th e g irls g rew me nta ll y a nd ph ys ica ll y as a te a m . Lo ve for C hri st is ev ide nt in th e li ves of t he te am me mb e rs as they mo ve c lo se r to H im . C rn ss c o u n t ry r u n n L· r s le a rn to ta kt: thei r ra ces s te p h J stc: p. a l wa y~ f oc u :-. in g ah ea tl . ~ i g ht s SL~ t o n the fin is h lin e . N E R L oo kin g s tron g , fre shman T iffan y T ankers ley ho lds her le ad as s he reaches the top of the hi ll . Despite her small size, Tiffany was th e numb er one ru nner of the team thi s seaso n. th a t s how in g strength trul y does come from the inside o ut. E aa le S c Opponent N S T R ENGT H. VOICE OF EX - PERIEN CE. Andre a D oo ley re ce i ves wo rd s of fr o m w is dom Coac h Je ff Suhr. Eve ry member of the team learned. a nd was c h a lle nge d a nd i nstructed by lesso ns from coac hes who tru ly ca re abo ut the ir tea m. Vi c to ry does no t depe nd on numbe rs. Streng th does not d e pe nd o n s ize. The 1997 Varsity Wome ns Cross Country Team asto unded o nl oo kers w ith their hi gh placed run s, as well as their stre ng th , pe rseve rance, a nd tale nt thro ugh every situati on. Alth o ug h th e tea m co nsisted of onl y six girls. they took first place in m a ny meets, inc luding a co mpetiti on aga inst fo ur other co nfe re nce tea ms a nd the RV CS In vitati onal onl y one week late r. The va rs ity wo me n' s tea m laughed togethe r, trained togethe r, e nco uraged one ano th er, and compe ted agains t eac h other, buildin g the ir unity and succes ses th rougho ut the seaso n. Perhaps the la rges t and mos t re me mbered victory of the year was ta kin g seco nd pl ace in the state junior d ivision despite sickne ss and injuri es. Thi s was a huge j oy and honor for the women · s c ros s co untry tea m whi c h w ill be re membe red for many years to T HROUGH INJURY AND TRIALS, THE WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SHOWED TRUE co me . Led by Coac h Jeff Suhr. the team learned the tru e mea ning. bo th phys ica ll y a nd me ntall y. of the verses fo un d in He brews 12 : I b-2: . ._ . . let us th row off e verything that hinders and the sin that so eas il y e nt a ng les. and let us run with perse vera nce the race m arked o ut fo r us. Let us fi x our eyes on Jes us. " STRE NGTH ~~ SPO RTS Cross Co1111trr 1orc JL ..J �THE 1997 VARSITY VOL LEYBALL TEAM. Back: Coac h Dana Somers, Erica Nob le. S uzie Weiser, Tiffan y Dobbs. Amy Rumbley, As hl ey Rorrer (stati s ti cia n). Midd le: Eva Jones. Court ney Waldron , Vera Jones. Front: Jess ica Gilbert. and Be cky Hart. EXPECT THE UNEX PECTED . As se nior Am y Rumbley se nds a hard hit over th e net. he r teammates E va Jone s a nd Co urtn ey Wa ldron m ove qu ick ly int o th e ir nex t po sition. Tran siti o n and a nti cipa ti o n. two o f Coac h So mers · fa vo rite s kill s. we re drill e d into th e m ind s a nd hearts of t he g irl s rel e ntle ss ly a ll seaso n lo ng. HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? Bec ky Hart fu ll s to he r knees to se t th e bal l to he r team mate . S uzie We ise r. to co mp le te the play. Ge llin g low and using th e legs are s k ill s th at are esse nti a l to th e ga me . ON THE ATTAC K. S uzie We iser tak es he r approac h and allack s Ho ly C ross w ith on e of her powe r ··cti nh ... S uzie' s <links. a nd the confus ion th ey ca used the o ppo, ition . we re a g reat addit io n tu th e team. ~~ 106 SPO RT ':i Vurs it_\' Vo /l e\'ha /I �PERFE CT Se nior FORM. Rumbk y Am y d e m o n s trate s p e r fec t form a ' s h e pre pare s to s pi kc th e ball . Thi s w a ' Am y" s fir s t year o n th e va rs it y vo lle y ball te am . H e r c o n si s te ntl y s tron g hit ' a s w e ll a s h e r dcs kill fe n s i v e p rove d to b e a valu abl e addi ti o n to th e te am' s offen s i v e Amy g am e. wo rk e d hard o n h er hit s and s er ves th rou g ho ut th e se a s o n. a nd ch e rc , ult wa s a play er who s tart e d e a c h g ame and wa s feared h y th e o th e r team s for her powe rful a c e s. T he vars it y vo ll eyba ll tea m w ill mi ss A m y a s we ll ~" V e ra Jon es. th e oth e r g r a du a t in g se ni o r. ne x t s ea so n . The 1997 varsity vo lleyball season was a learning year for the Eag les. Improvem e nt was seen in each lady, and great steps we re made througho ut the season. The Lady Eagles worked hard to better their ski ll s and determina tion, and the result was a year fu ll of fun and improvem ent. As the seaso n progresse d and the g irl s improved individua lly, the tea m impro ved as a whole. The season record of 3- 12 overall and 2-10 in the Blue Ridge Conferen ce reflects nothing of how the Eagles co uld play . The g irl s s howed incredibl e skill this seaso n. Whether in practice or in a game. the girls demonstr ated a skill and determina tion that proved that a wea lth of talent was among the ladies . In many ga m e s th e g irl s wo uld come from behind to take a game or two in the m atc h. Us ua ll y this wo uld take place agai nst the Eagles' tougher oppone nts. These few games within the many sets that th e g irl s played througho ut the year helped to encourage them to work harder. This a lso he lped them to improve their ski lls even more througho ut the seaso n. Another comment about the Eagles was that no mat ter w hat the score, the girls never lost their team sp irit. The Eagles stood their ground and played proudly amidst th e c heering of their many supportiv e fans . THE GIRLS SHOWED INCRED IBLE SKILL THIS SEASO N, IMPROVING IN TEAMWORK AS THE YEAR PRO GRESS ED D EFENSE. P assing . de n1 o n s tra re d Ea ale Sc o~~onent Score o~~onent Score Daysprint 3-2(W) Lynchburg Christian 0-3(l) Tim berlake 0 -3(l) Gateway 0-3(l) Roanoke Catholic 2-3(l) Stuart Hall 3-0(W) by T iffan y Dobbs. is o ne o f the m os t im p o rta nt s ki ll s defe ns ive ly in the game o f vo lleyball. Ti ffan y ' s d efe ns i ve s k i ll s and abi liti es thi s year proved to be a va lu ab le asse t to the te am . North Cross 0 -3(l) North Cross 0 -3(l) THE ROOKIE. Holy Cross 0-3(l) Grace 0-3(l) Grace 0 -3(l) Roanoke Catholic 0-3 (l) Stuart Hall 3-0(W) Holy Cross 0 -3 (l) Virgini a Epi scopal 2-3(l) [~es Fr es h m a n Co urtney Wa ldron beg an he r vars it y vo ll ey bal l caret!r seaso n . ch is im C o urt ney pro ved a great de al th roug ho ut the season and ea rned herse lf a s ca rc i ng pos itio n 1owa rcls th e la tt e r half o f tht• seaso n. GETTING TO GETHER.O neof the mos t e ncourag in g q ua liti es o f the \o l k y ba ll te a m wa s th e ir l t~ am s p iri t Be t wee n eac h play . befort' eac h ga ml.' . a nd durin g cim e-o uc s. 1hc> g ir l:-. we re al w a~1 s ge ttin g t(l gl.' thcr for an L' ll L'Uurag in t! \\'uni Pr l\\l) . ~~~ SPORTS \lursirr Vo/11.' rlni// 107 �ATEAM LESS ORDINARY The 1997 JV soccer team was an interesting one. The team represented players from grades six through eight, as well as one foreign exchange student. Diversity of the team , however, did not hinder their ability to play; in fact , it helped a great deal. The JV soccer season was also a year of firsts for the team , with several men having never played for RVCS before. Games throughout the season were missed due to illnesses, surgeries, or prior commitments. Many of the men had to fill unfamiliar positions. Four different team members played goalie this season. Inconsistencies accounted for some losses, but through these times the guys learned more about the game of soccer and how to improve their skills. The team's record for the year was 6-6 , including two victories over teams who had won the previous meeting with RVCS. The Eagles went undefeated at home throughout the season, and were rewarded with a second place win in the EMHS tournament. Throughout the season the guys reflected a great Christian testimony as well as determination out on the field. THE JV SOCCER TEAM ATTRIBUTES MUCH OF ITS SUCCESS TO THE DIVERSITY OF ITS MEMBERS FA NCY FOOTWORK.J os hua Wang· s coo rdinati o n e nabl es him to block the o ppos iti o n and c a rry the ball up the fi eld for a c han ce to sc o re . Qui c k fo otwork is an important key to ha ndlin g the ball in th e ga me o f socce r. Man y times it could me an th e diffe re nc e be twee n scorin g and los ing possess io n. o~~onent Score o~~onent Score Holy Cross 3-4(L) Hargrave 0-S(L) Carlisle 1-3(L) Timberlake s-1(W) Grace 4-l(W) Hargrave 2-l(W) Lynchburg Christian 4-l(W) Dasyspring 1-S(L) Holy Cross 3-l(W) Covenant 3-0(W) Eastern Mennonite 1-3(L) Eastern Mennonite 0-S(L) VIC Tournament SQUEEZING PAST. A ft e r a hard sprint ac ross the fi e ld . de fende r Dav id Dea rin 2 'tops the offe nse from Timberlak e in it s track s w ith a powe rful k ic k up th e fie ld~ c le a1·ing the ba ll to hi s teamma tes w ho we re a nx io us ly a wa itin g th e c ha nce to sc ore . THE 1997-98 JUN IOR VA RSIT Y S O CCE I~ TEAM. BaL·k Ly nn Wo od . Jciyn1' ~~ ~oa Jl SPORTS JV Soccer S tuart . C hr is Z imm e rm a n. Jos h Fullm e r. Ju s tin Ross h ac hc r . Dani e l Kim. fon ath:\'.' A ,s a id. Jos h W an g. Dav id De a rin g. and C oac h Juhn I .a w . Frunt . l) ,1vid C au sq. A..l Ri c e . Phillip Wri g ht. Zac He llk a mp . Darre n Nall. I .u kc l-kllk ,1mp. A d a m S pe~·k . al\• M ic ha e l Hi g ht owe r �'lACK!" Cara Motes s p ik es thc ha ll back at the o ppo s iti o n to sco re th c p oi nt. Cara wa a se tte r, as we ll a s pa n time n e tman this season. Ma n y o f th e t eam·~ JM>ints were atl ribu ted to th e h ard hitting and out landing ne t- p la y in g done by th e lc!Ueri; and hillers. EXCITEMENT T~ THE LA~T ~EC~ND The 199 7-98 JV vo ll ey ba ll team was yo ung this year, but this did not s tifle the g irl s' style. The team consisted of four sixth grad e rs. five seve nth graders, and one eighth grader. Througho ut the season eac h of the girl s worked hard and developed new skills. The Eagles were known as the co meback team thi s year. Many times the g irl s would be down by a margin of ten or more points, take a time o ut. and co me back ready to take the game. Over h a lf of th e m atc hes the gi rls played this season were taken to at least three games. and most of these games were against the to ug hes t of oppone nts. The girl s showed that they were not to be take n li g htl y. Led by their captains, Tia Mann and Cara Motes, the girls had a ve ry good a nd stron g season. The team 's record of 3-9 proved nothin g of how successfu l the gi rls were as a team, or of the talent th at was seen o ut o n the court. Thi s was a very gifted group of g irl s, eac h o ne with a Godly att itude not onl y when winni ng, but a lso w he n losi ng. THE EAGLES WERE KNOWN AS THE COMEBACK TEAM IN THE BLUE RIDGE CONFER- ENCE THIS SEASON EaaleSc Opponent Score Opponent Dayspring 0-2(L) Lynchburg Chri stia n 0-2 (L) I- Timberlake 0-2{L) North Cross 1-2{L) < a: < Ro ano ke Catholic 0-2(L) Grac e 1-2{L) 0 0 i= IUl w < a: w ~ ii: ID w > NorthCross 2-l(W) Dayspring 2-l(W) Holy Cross l-2(L) Roanoke Catholic 1-2(L) Grace 1-2(L) a: w Virginia Episcopal 2-0(W) f: a: <( :50 :c z zz < ~ z<( ii < w w > t= ii zw Cl ul w 0 :a: a.<_, >w u; ~ w s a. _, < z u.. w (.) 0 a: a. u; z w Ul ;: u.. 1:: a: u.. ~ 0 0 (!) I- Ien ~ w !;; 0 Score :a: ~ (!) co BRC Tourn ament Holy Cross 0-2(L) ANT ICIPATION. The faces of Te resa C hoc k let!. Stac ie We ise r. and C a ra Mo tes are cove red wit h a ntic·ipat ion as they await th e ir chance to p lay th e ba ll that thei r tea11rn1 at e .Jessica Dobbs has just pa ssed 1,1 the seller. Antic·ipating the hall is a gnnd strn t e g ~ l<' cleve lop strong de fe ns ive p lay . TH E 1997-98 .J V VOLLEYBALL TEAM. Bal"k :As hk y Rnrre r ( nwnager). Jess ic«l Dobbs, T ia Mann , Ca ra MlltC' . M cga n Han . Cllac h Mand y S talnaker . Midclk : Rcbcc·ca !\'>,aid . No la Gregory. T e res a Chocklc tt. S tac ie W e iser F run t: Ka ti e Farrnt'r. and ll oll y A us tin . ~~~~ ~~..... ~ SPORTS J V Vo l/er hall ~ 09 JL �UN IT Y. T he Ea g les w e re kno wn throu ghout the yea r for the ir uni ty. Man y times th e men wo ul d le ad the c ro wd in ch eering for th e ir teammates out o n th e court. Th e unity and good re lati o nships be twee n the pla y ers le d th e te a m through a succ ess fu l seaso n. HONOR THY MOTHER . Seni or Ryan A ll man hon ors hi s parents fo r the ir supp ort o f him th ro ughout hi s years play in g baske tb a ll fo r th e Eag les. Th e se ni ors are ho no red eac h year at the e nd of the seaso n. a nd g ive n a rose to p rese nt to th e ir mothe rs. Oeeonent THINK QUICK. As th e d e fe n se c loses in a round J oe H o ll a nd s worth. he qui c kl y dodges and loo ks for a n o ppo rtunit y to pass to a tea mmate. Joe took his juni or year o ff the tea m. returnin g as a se ni o r to play fo r th e Eag les. A ll o f th e seni o rs· contri b uti ons to th e team w ill be m issed in the yea rs to come. Score Score Oeeonent S2-47(W) Timberlake 78-67(W) James River 76-68(W) Covington 69-6s(W) Hargrave S7-58(l) James River 76-57(W) North Cross 64-70(L) Covington Lynchburt Christian 72-55(W) Roanoke Catholic S0-47(W) 71-84(L) Hargrave Roanoke Catholic 6S-S7(W) Carlisle 69-62(W) 69-81( L) Holy Cross Lynchburg Christian 71-77(L) Carlisle 50-65(L) 71 -80(L) Holy Cross Piedmont Classic Tournament Grace Baptist 6S-44(W) Wesleyan Christian 41-SS(L) Tabernacle Christian 62-Sl(W) VIC Tournament Miller 81-6S(W) Holy Cross 73-62(Wl Fishburne 62-63(L) Timberlake North Cross State Tournament Holy Cross 55-74(L) 66-sl(W) 67-60(W) ST R A IGHT AS AN A RROW. After VIRTUAL STRANGERS ON THE COURT COME TOGETHER TO PRODUCE A RECORDSETTING TEAM ~~~ ') JJ() I<- T '> ]]0 Va rsi/\· Baskerho ll Starting as virtua l strangers and with a new coach, the m e n 's varsity basketba ll team began we ll , win nin g their first four ga mes. Go in g into th e Piedmont Classic the team record was 6-2. Th is tournament proved to be a learn ing experi e nce for th e Eagles. Not on ly did the men play agai nst teams they we re not used to , but they were also introduced to w hat wou ld become one of the major adversities they wou ld be fac in g throughout the year, 6 ' 8" ce nters. The Eagles took two victories and o ne defeat in the Piedmo nt C lass ic fo r a third place finish. E ntering the V IC To urn ame nt with a 13-8 record, the Eag les we re in the fifth place seed . Miller School was the first rou nd co mpetition , whic h the Eagles defeated by 16 points . Next, it was Ho ly Cross, the Eag les' rival team, for w hat wo uld become the bes t game of th e season. In overtime, the Eag les o utsco red Ho ly C ro ss 13-2 for th e w in , and the c hance to advance to the champion ship . For the first time in schoo l hi story , the team was headed for the finals , facing Fi shbourne Military Sc hoo l. The men played anoth er excepti o nal game . but Fi shbou rn e ' s buzze r beate r lost the champi o nship fo r th e Eag les by one point. Eve n w ith th e di sappointin g lo sses at th e e nd o f th e season . the Eag les progressed furth e r in th e leag ue than eve r before . s hooting th rough th e d efe n se. junior K . C. Gi lbert makes th e lay up . sending th e Eag les a he ad o f th e ir ri va ls from Hol y Cro ss on c e again . Throu g hout th e seaso n K. C. led th e team in ass ists. Hi s ha rd wo rk and dedi cation not o nl y adde d to th e suc cess of the te am. b ut a l' o h e l ped earn K. C. a place on th e V IC A ll C onfe re nce Te am . Look ing ha c k on th e hea rt breakin g lo ,se> a t thL· e nd of th e 'ea>on . C oach T e rr y Pu w ..: 11 s umm e d up th e se asun bes t w he n he ' aid ... , am ve ry proud or th e team and th e ir acL·o1n - p l is hlll L"llt , . W e ha ve nulh in g tu hL' a> ha in e d oL I a111 \'C r y h( HH l l"l' d l l l lk' th e ir n>ad1 .·· �FLYING HIGH. Si x foot e ight inch defe nd ers did not s top Jos h Fos ter from making the bucket. Jos h' s determination and s ki ll was a great asset to the tea m thi s season a nd earned him the team Mo st Valuabl e Player Award . WATCH AND WAIT. Se ni o r Brandon Bolinsky anxious ly wa its to make the re bound. The few seconds that it takes for th e ba ll to either fall in the basket. or sp in o ff of the rim . can see m like a n e ternity . Brandon watch ed and waite d for the right opport unity to gra b the rebound. GETTI NG PSYCHED. Before a nd after each ga me it is not unco mmo n to see the Eagles hu dd lin g aro und a c irc le. w ith ha nd s in a pi le. giv in g th a nk s to God fo r the oppo rtunity to play a nd ho no r Him. Thro ug h out the seaso n the m e n were kno w n for th eir co n s tant t est imon y and spo rt s ma nlike con duct. THE 1997-98 VARSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM. Back: Joe Hollan cl:<wort h. Ryan Allman. Ju stin Hurt. Ak n Na tl. Jos h Foster. K. C. G ilbe rt. Brandon Bu linsk\. and Ass t. Coac h Ra lph Manning. Fro nt : Daniel Bivin s. Mark Co lwe II. Jan1es !Vlastc'rSllll. C hri stopher C ra wford. Br ia n Ferguso n. a nd Bob Angove. ~~~ SPO RTS Vorsit ,· Buskl!thull 111 �PEEK-A-BOO. The guard from Ho ly Cross a nti cipates the pass from her teammate. not knowing that M ega n W eaver is q ui ck ly sneaking up be hind her to make th e stea l. Megan ' s ha rd wo rk a nd determination thr~ug h o u t the yea r greatl y he lped th e Eagles on the ir way to the ir third co nsec uti ve c ham pi o nship . DOUBLE TROUBLE. The Eagles' defe nsive force of A m y Rumbley and E rin Smith doubl e team the oppos iti o n from St uart Ha ll in a n attemp t to bl ock the pass . Th e ladies· defen sive tactic s we re virtua ll y un sto ppable th ro ughou t the seaso n. THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM . Erin Sm ith. E va Jone s . Mega n Weave r. Becky Tay lo r and Laure n Mc Kee show pride in the success that they ha ve wo rked so ha rd to ac hi eve. The tea m· s success wou ld be no nex iste nt if it we re not fo r th e irtea111 wo rk . W he the r star tin g o r s ub s titut ing . th e gi rl s a l w a ys wo r ke d for th e good of the team. THE 1997-98 VA RSIT Y WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM. Back Coac h Bobby Di xo n. LcE1ta Turpi n (ma nage r ). Eva Jo nes. Laure n Mc Kee. Erin S mith . Meg a n We <i ve r. Becky T ay lo r. and Sha nn o n Sho rt (stati sti c ia n) Fro nt: G in a G uthri e. A 111 y Rurn hle y. Nia Dou g las. Re becca Brya nt. a nd Tiffa ny Dobbs. -~ ~ ~2 ) fJ(Jf<T \ Jl Jl. \/. Women ·.,. Basketball �BREAK TIME. In the mid st of the Pi edmont C lassic. Rebecca Brya nt, Dou g la s. N ia Bec ky Taylor, and Mega n W eave r take tim e to re lax . The ladi es stayed in North Caro lin a and spe nt their free re li ev in g tim e s tress w ith pl ay fig ht s and pi le-ups. E aa le S c Opponent Score S4-18(W) Timberlake Carlisle 63-23(WI S4-41(W) North Cross Roanoke Catholic 37-20(W) 53-54(L) Franklin County William Flemming 35-SS(L) S2-42(W) Amhurst 45-37(W) E.C. Glm Lynchburg Christian 64-32(W) SS-47(W) Tabernacle 53-27(W) Wesleyan 34 -26(WI Gospel Light 67-18(W) Timberlake 6S-35(W) North Cross Roanlke Catholic 55-14(W) 64 -49(W) Patrick Henry Virginia Episcopal 68-20(W) Opponent 75-22(W) Carlisle Roanoke Catholic 60 -24(W) 57-64(L) Franklin County William Flemming 36-47(L) 51-25(W) Holy Cross 72-28(W) North Cross Lynchburg Christian 44-35(W) 44-34(W) "Holy Cross BRC Tournament Virginia Episcopal 65-tS(W) 49-41(W) Grace 60-42(WI Holy Cross State Tournament 45-23(W) Fredricksburg 35-48(L) Covenant 38-27(W) Holy Cross Bishop O'Connell S4 -59(L) GO FOR THE GOAL. Nia Doug las goes for the jump shot from the fo ul line, des pite th e defender in her face. Nia. a seni or in her fo urth year w ith the Eagles. averaged 8. 1 rebounds per game . H er hard wo rk ea rn ed h er A l I To urn ament ho nors in the Ti pOff Tourname nt. Pi edmont Ca iss ie. and Blue Ridge Confe rence. ON THE CASE. Forward and team Co-MV P Gina Guthrie pre ss es aga inst the offe nse from Holy Cross in order to force the pass. Gi na. a junior. led the team th ro ug h o ut th e year in ass is ts . steals. and free throw s. CATC HING SOME A IR. One o n o ne . two pe ople o n op pos in g teams s tand fa c in g each ot he r in ho pes that th ey w i 11 be ab le lo lea p hi g h er for co ntrol of th e ball. T hi s is o ne o f" th e m ost int e n":: 1110 n1cnt s i n a ga n1 e. Le apin g hi g h in to th e air. Re becca Bryant soa rs ove r oppos iti o n th e s how in g th at th e Eag les co ntrol th e co urt . Re becca. th e ce nt e r for th e Eag les th is seaso n. dominat ed ove r the o th e r tea m , in lip n lls throu g hout th e season . T ipoth a re imp ortant in a d e t er mining mind se t for th e re m a ind e r o f the ga m e. In th e tipoff. th e te am ca n determin e th e na ture of uppu" i n g th e tea m ·' o llen"· a nd th e re by bu il d thei r :-.t rat cgy rur -.. u c ce:-.~ . The 1997-9 8 Vars ity Women ' s Basketb all Team started off THE GIRL S' th e seaso n e xpectin g to bring home another banner. Each of the OVER ALL g irls returne d thi s year for yet another exc iting season of over baske tba l I. The Eagles ' season began with a 73-20 vic tory RECO RD OF R oa no ke Cathol ic to win the Tip Off Tourna ment fo r the fourth IN year in a row . N ex t the g irl s trave led to North Carolin a to chamtight a In ament. Tourn Classic nt compe te in the Piedmo THE BLUE pi o nship matc h, the lad ies took the trophy. defea ting th e tea m · that had take n it from the m the prev ious year. Then, th e g irls RIDG E reco rd of I 0-0 in the Blue Ridge Confere nce gave the m the CONF ERchamp ionship title in the Southe rn Di vision BRC. This was only had les Eag the that l hoo sc the of ry th e se cond tim e in the hi sto ENCE LED brough t hom e the titl e . Finally, for the third consec uti ve year. th e g irl s took the BRC c hamp ionship aga inst Ho ly Cross . T he THE TEAM ent. tournam state the in sh fini place sixth strong a k too n e th Eagles TO A Tho ug h th e ladi es had a conside rabl y easy seaso n in the BRC. they were a lso c ha! le nged through out the seaso n. T he Eag les THRE E-PEA T had seve ra l oppo rtuniti es to play aga inst so me of the area AAA teams such as William Fl e ming and Fra nklin County. These ~~ games we re he lpful by c halle ng ing and preparin g th e lad ies fo r SPO RTS th e trial s a head . V. Wo111e11 "s Busker/Jal/ 10-0 113 �THE 1997-98 VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD. Bac k: Jenn ife r Pagans. Amanda Poch. Bry nn Austin . and Kare n Chilton. Middle: Andrea Spangler. Coach Rox anne Lawson. and Amanda Hal sey. Front: Michelle Hightower (captain). Th e c hee rl ead e rs atte mpt to get th e c ro w d · s a tte ntion through the use of props. The squad used a va ri e ty of sig ns thi s year to a id in crowd parti ci pati o n. ··crowd Ye lr" a nd ·' H e y . A ll Y o u Eag le Fan s'· we re th e most popular cheers. The se g irl s we re w illin g to do w hat eve r it too k to get th e crowd invo lved. NAIL IT . Th e va rsit y chee rl ead e rs na il th e last moti o n o f th e ir halftim e ro utin e . T hey a lways stri ve to ma ke s ure they get eve ry thing ri g ht. HERE SHE COMES. Varsit y capta in M ic he ll e Hig ht owe r wa lks to the socce r fi e ld to get ready fo r the ga me. S he does he r bes t tn ma ke s ure tha t th e squad stays o n task. ~~ 114 ':J JJOR T~ Vllrs i1y C h eerleadin J.!, - ... �UPON TOP. Vars it y c he e rkader ' Michel l e Hi g hto w er. Karen Chilt o n . and B ry nn A u s tin put together a s h o ulder s tand. Gett in g th ese s tunt s to g ether i' n o t e a sy at a ll . Br y nn and M ic h e ll e arc kn ow n in ch ee r le adin g a s "' s t unt partn e rs .·· So m e of th ese s tunt s c an be pre tt y d a ngerou s . w hi c h is w h y fnr s afe t y p urpo se' e ach on e mu s t ha ve a ··s p o tter .. at all time s . Kar e n Chilt o n wat c h es from b e hind makin g s ure that th e stunt s tand s firm. Perform in g s tunt s is o ne o r th e checr 1e ad e r s ra vu r i t e pan s. but is a ls o the e a s ies t p la c e f o r mi s tak e s to o c c ur . Pu IT UP The Yarsi ty Cheerleading Squad had a very successful year. Immediately fo ll owing spring tryouts, practices began and then continued through the summer. One week of attendance at cheerleading camp brought intensive practices starting from early in the morning and continuing unti l late in the evening. The team began with nine members but ended with only five due to illne ss. injuries , and vario us other problems . Shortly after school begins the ladies launch into soccer season . fol lowed quickly by basketball. This year the cheerleaders had a very tiring schedu le of cheering for all the varsity fall and winter sports. The cheerleaders also attended the Piedmont Classic , a tournament for both varsity basketball teams. They spent a lot of quality time together despite the practical jokes they played on one another. Each of the cheerleaders have very different personalities. Despite a ll these differences the girls came together as a team. C heerleading is about true hard work, dedication, and a serving heart. Regardless of what some might think, cheerleading isn ' t just a show . These girl s have put forth a lot of effort and hard work to represent their school in these positions. ''PUMP IT UP,GO AHEAD, GO AHEAD!'' RESOUNDS FROM THE GYM AS THE CROWD YELLS WITH THE CHEER- LEADERS CH EE R ING HARD! A m a nda --= ~ "'"C m=l -lc:t:ll :0m0 t"" §m > z > -l Hal sey a nd Bry nn "' "'""m JI' a"' n"'0 mz::;: rCl>""z c:'l2 "" .,, 0 m m "'m< n 0z "' = ""c: c:'l -l z t:ll :::: :i: A ustin c hee r hard durin g a timeo ut. = Th e c heerl e ade rs m m -l m ;i..· > n rm 0 ;:o::: n m > > 6 > z m 0 r 0 m :i: -l "" do the ir best to get "' "'"" s: z •"'-< > "'z z Cl . > ::en .,,"' - G; > :!: the crow d in vo lved du ri n g tim eo u ts . ro tatin g w ith v is it- -l in g :-; q u ad s f o 1· fl oo r c h ee 1·s . r "'s:0 ;;; m0z "'mr a -l .,,0 c:-< ?-._ ""m"" >::;; :i:-lm ""z mzz z z -< n:i:m -l0 :;;m 0 "' .,,~ rm :i:> >"O"' 0 "' > Cl m "'>-l >0 1'rm >z z m x."' -l "'"' m-l z> :i: > > r a ~< z W AT CH ING IN WOND E R. Kare n C hilt o n w at c h e s inte ntl y to see w ho g e t s th e ball C hee rl e ade rs pa y c lose att e nti o n to see w ho ga in s co ntro l of the ba ll and usuall y gel ca ug ht up in the e mo ti o n o f the ga m e . I 1 w as no t un co mmo n to see Kare n cry ing at th e e nd 0 1· a c lose lo ss suc h as the o ne at the cn nclu s io n th e V IC cham pi o ns hi p g am e w he re the Eag le s In st b\ o ne pLlint . 0 6> m ':' :z 'F c: 0 "' WHAT A SQ UAD .The Vars it y C heerl eadin g Squ ad does th e ir be s t u ncc a g ain or durin g a socce r Socce r g am e. g am es a rc o nl y L·all ed nff fo r thun J e rsto nn s. so th e g irl s ex peri e nced a w ick 1·ari c ty ur weathe r l'Ondit inns d urin g ih l' ra il seaS\)fl . ~~~ SPORTS \la r sit\' Cl!t!erl l:.'w !ing ~ 115 Jll �MOVING UP THERE WERE NO RETURNING PLAYERS FROM THE UNDEFEATED STATE CHAMPS OF LAST YEAR The 1997-98 JV Men' s Bas ketball Team had a complete ly the season fac in bo VIC ri val Timberl ake new look as they beaan b Christian. There were no players returning fro m the undefeated state champs of last year's team. Six pl ayers were coming up from the 15-3 middle school team of last year, along with five tenth graders who varied in experience . The men quick ly learn ed to adjust to the demands of junior varsity bas ketball , and wo n fi ve of the firs t six games . However, as the season progressed , the team' s lack of experience would give way to the age and experience of the opposition. The Eagles fini shed their reg ul ar season with a record of I 0-8, and 8-6 in the VIC Confere nce. The men wo uld then go o n to face North Cross in the opening round of the VIC Tourn ament. A loss to the Raiders quickly ended their season. Though the season was not as successfu l as the men had hoped, it was a chance for them to get more ex perience pl ay ing against tougher and stronger opponents. The Eag les fe lt they had learned a lot, and wo uld be ready for next season. R EADY . .. A IM . .. FIRE ! In an effor to he lp the te am increase the ir lead, Mat· thew Ga rdn e r ca re fu ll y aims to shoot til< free th row. M a tthew w as vo ted the Mos E n te rt ai nin g P la ye r by h is teammates an< fa n s thi s yea r. EaaleSc o~~onent Score o~~onent Score Timberlake 51-3S!WI Roano ke Catholic James River Hargrave 40 -SO!LI 6t-37(W) Covington s0-40!WI St-75(L) Hargrave 47-36(W) Ro ano ke Catholic Carl is le 39-63 IL) 52-31(WI Jam es River 66-58(WI Holy Cro ss 43-45(L) North Cross 42-57ILI 50-52(l) Lynchbu rg Christ ia n s0 -69!LI Covington Lynchbu rg Christian 54-42(W) Timberla ke 49-38(W) North Cross 55-41(W) Holy Cross 44-48(l) Carl isle s1-s4(WI VIC Tourn ament North Cross 34 -49(L) QUICK STOPS. La nce Larso n know s the va lue o r q ui c k ree t and qui c k sto ps in a ga me. Be in g abl e 10 sto p qu ic kly and cha nge d irec tio ns in a sp lit seco nd c an m ean the d iffe re nce be lwec n Jo,i ng posess ion o r 1he ba ll and takin g it in fo r the bas ke t. THE 1997-98 J UN IOR VARS IT Y M EN 'S BAS K ET BA Li. T EA M. Back : Seti Pa rke r. Josh T illey. Je ll C lifto n. M a llh ew Ga rdn e r. Hrack n S ikk c'l rn1. A aro n Shelhll' a nd La nce La rso n . Fro n!: C o ac h M ik e La rs<> n ..k re 111 ; Na ll. Jami e Bnw k s . Fri· Thom se n. Darre n Natl. a nd Ka se y R ic·ha rlbo n I 111anagc' rJ . �1 BREAKING THROUGH. In a n e tlon to increase a lead th e Eag les had o\·c r oppo it.ion from H o ly Cross . T ia Ma nn s1rugglcs through the defe n se to m ake th e bu ket. Ti a's nine po int s pe r game average, along w ith her co ns tant good a ttitud e earned her bo th the Mos t I mpro ve c.J Pla y er andtheMost In spirati o nal Playe r Awa rds. Opponent The 1997-9 8 Juni or Varsity Women's Basketball Team were a gro up th a t showed great improvement and teamwork througho ut th e year. Beg inning w ith the very first game against Timbe rl a ke. hard wo rk and determination could be seen on the faces of the ladi es. The Eag les never gave up without a good fight , and the res ult was an incredible season. The JV wo me n were known during the year as the team with th e cl ear tes timony. Throughout the entire season the girls demonstrated spo rtsmanship . No matter what the score, or how bad the calls, th e g irl s always had smiles on their faces , and the res ult was ev ide nt in all that they did as a team. The Lady Eagles ended the year with a 14-9 overall record, including games against teams such as Willian1 Fleming, Patrick He nry a nd Franklin County. The team 's record in the Blue Ridge Conference was 7-1 , which earned them the Southern Di vision title, a nd sent the m to the championship game in the BRC tourname nt. Facing Holy Cross , the school rivals, the Eagles too k a well-earned second pl ace finish in the BRC Tournament. Score Timberlake 2S-20(W) Carlisle 37-30(W) Franklin County 24-42(L) 26-31(L) Rainelle 36-13(L) Faith Christian William Flemming 12-S7(L) Lynchburg Christian t9-17(W) Timberlake 37-20(W) 3S-20{W) North Cross Roanoke Catholic 38-13(WJ Rainelle 31-3S(l) Patrick Henry 34-32(W) Opponent DETERMINATION AND TEAMWORK SHOWN BY THE JV WOMEN RESULTED IN A WINNING SEASON Score Virginia Episcopal 4S-6(W) 29 -t6(W) Carlisle Roanoke Catholic 43-36(W) Franklin County 24-44(L) 19-S6(L) William Fleming Holy Cross 29-39(L) 26-17(L) North Cross Holy Cross 29-S3(L) BRC Tournament 48-14(W) Timberlake 4S-34(W) Carlisle 26-44(L) North Cross CLEA RING THE WAY. As Ca ra Mo tes beg in s 10 make he r move. 1eam111ate, Courlney Wa ldron. Wh i111ey Osborne. and Tia Ma nn clen r th..: way fo r he r to sc o r..:. T he Lad y Eagles showed great tea1n wo rk and spnri sman shi p LhrouglH1u 1 the sc as<H1. llr E 1997-98 ,JUNIOR VARSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL T EAM. Back Coac h Bobby D ixo n . Ca ra M"t'"· W hitn ey O s burn e. Co urtne y Wa ldron. Din isha ll row n, Tia Mann . Sara h Co uc h . and A» t C<>ad1 Da1w Su rn ..-rs. Frt.1n1: Caryn Cn lli ns 1111anagc r ). Sava na h Roac h . As hle y Ciardnc r. k» ic·a B<> w k s . .it'ss ica Dubb s. Deid re lh,,w n. K ri ste n Fe rre l I. a nd Megan Mot le' I 111anag1.·n . ~~ SPORTS JV Wo111 e11 's Basker/}(11/ 117 �FULL ~F SPIBIT THE JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS DO THEIR BEST TO FILL THE CROWD WITH SPIRIT The 1997-98 Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad was a relatively young but strong team . Although they began the season with eight cheerleaders and ended with seven, these ladies worked hard for almost an entire year. The cheerleading season began in spring with practices and tryouts and ended at the beginning of March with the conclusion of the basketball season. They participated, along with the varsity cheerleaders , in a cheerleading camp during the summer. The Christian camp was scheduled to be held in Lynchburg, but was moved to Roanoke because of limited registration. The ladies spent each day of the week working hard to learn new cheers, chants, and stunts in order to be a better squad. The cheerleaders put forth a lot of effort and determination during the year, cheering extensively at home and traveling to some away games . They cheered for many different sports but focused mainly on junior varsity soccer and both men's and women'sjunior varsity basketball. Despite the hard and difficult times , they had many laughs and enjoyed cheering together. GO EAGLES! Junior varsitycheerlead r Kristin Deni so n c hee rs her heart out for the junior varsity socce r team. The cheer· leaders make s ure that th ey apply them- I sel ve s and d o th e ir ab so lut e best. G> ;:: m > CD > > JJ Ul en "ti ;:: ..,JJ :ii -0 =< > =i :i! JJ JJ -< 0 m > 0 0 c-I !" m 0 G> -< c: ~ "11 -I -I z > G> ;:: z ::c > m CD m m c > m d ::c ~ :;; m Cl ::c "11 JJ > m JJ 0 ::c > 0-I m ::0 0 > -< ::c z m .., .,, CD m z .,, ::c G> m m < 0 CD -I JJ m m m .,, ~ ~ en 0 -I JJ :i!m ::cm m !:I ;:: -I -t ::c ::c > m m CD ~ m JJ G> 0 =I -I > ::cm m 0 ;:: m JJ !" JJ m m < -t rm > ::c ~ 0 JJ mo m -< -< ' -I 0 JJ z .., .,, PRACTJCE HARD. T he c heerl eade rs b us il y prac ti ce th e ir routin e fo r ha lf-tim e duri ng o ne o f th e ir ma ny socce r ga mes . T he lad ies wo rk hard to pe rfec t th e ir c heers. maki ng s ure that eve ry la s! d e tai l is pe r fec t. THE 1997-1998 .J V C H EE RI .EA DI N <; S Q UA D.Had C ""c·h l 'ri .ss:- Rrake . Rd1cbh Ha lsey. Man y Mabrey . Middle : Kr·islin IJc·ni sll rL H a nnah histn . Faith Fk nn c' ll. Frn nl C ha s tit y Ha r!hc rgc r. Moll y Baile y. k nna Be rg um . �WILL HE MA KE IT? P hili p A llm an WoBKING TOGETHER shoolS a fo ul sho t d urin g a ho m e gam e. Having your team re ly o n yo u to mak e the shot can be quite a he av y b urd e n . Des pi te the pressure th a t ca n som e tim es be in rolved, these me n still make s ure th at they have a lot of fu n. T he seventh and e ighth grade bas ketball team had a very e njoyable year, learnin g much about team work. The group was ra the r large and consisted of sixth , seventh, and eighth graders. Led by Coac h Kin g, the objective of thi s team is to prepare as m any m e n as poss ible fo r fut ure play as an Eagle. Each person was g ive n op portuni ties to participate in team play as the season progressed. A le ngthy season provided many occasions fo r the m e n to prac tice the skill s they learned. T owards the mi dd le of the year the men pulled together and started work ing more as a team. By combining their strengths they were a bl e to be more successful. The team was fi lled with ta le nt. O ne of the e ighth graders, Josh Fullmer, was even able to co me w ithin inches of dun king the ball durin g one of their many ga m es. Some of the players consider th is to be one of the biggest hi g hli g hts of the season. The me n we re ab le to fo rm many good friendships. Play ing middl e sc hoo l bas ketball gives these men a way to learn more baske tba ll skill s and prepare fo r the future. o~~onent Score o~~onent Score Timberlake 24-29(L) Holy Cross 35 -40(L) Hargrave 29 -35(L) Carli sle 32-20{W) Faith Chris tia n 29-H(L) Amh erst 31 -40(L) Lynchburg Chri sti an 24-38(L) Blue Ridg e 55 -24(W) Timberlake 25-48(L) Faith Ch ristian 36-45( L) Nor th Cross 31 -30(W) Dayspring 29-SO(L) Roanoke Catholic 20 -39(L) Holy Cro ss 37 -39(L) Hargrave 54 -46(W) T HE MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYERS WORKED TOGETHER TO LEARN TEAMWORK a COAC H 'S AD VI CE. Coach King talks 10 so me of his players dur ing ha lfli 111e. T hese players know that thev ca n always tru st in their coach 's advice. Do in g th e ir bes t and fn ll mvin g Coac h King's leade rshi p is what helps these pla ve rs SL11:cecd. TH E 1997-98 M I DDLE SCHOOL B ASK E TBALi . TE.-\M . Bal·k Co aL·h T racy King. Michae l 1-1 igh to we r. J" ' h Fu 1li n n . .IL"'>l' N" ' ak . .l llnat han Assa id. k rc111 y '>ttwarl , C uni s A ll man . Frlln t · l. uk L' l-I L· ll ka ll1 p. Da\· id V'"'· 7.ac !-k ll kan1p. Ch,1d llaw 1n, Bre it .Jun e s. Philip A llm an . lhn iL· I Nc'\\L' ll ~~~ SPORTS MS Boskerhall 119 �F OOLI S H GAMES. Practicing tak es a bac k seat as Garrett Suhr H a mp to n a nd Pasley attempt to c u t off T immy S p e ncer 's hea d w ith a racke t. Even tho ugh th ese men li ke to play aro und . all is se rio us when it comes to ga me ti me. LO B BING A ROUND. Jo s h Til ley lobs the ball to sco re on hi s opponent. In hi s first yea r on the team. Jos h was in the fo urth see d. improv in g thro ug hout the seaso n to win the Most lmP laye r p ro ve d Award. Eaa leS c [:.es R A CKING IT Lacey UP . Wiseman. a so li d p laye r . y oun g m akes a ni ce do u b l e- h a n de d bac kh and . According to Coac h Presso n. Lacey has a ni ce lob fo r a yo un g player and performed we ll in the match aga inst LCA . ;.: I= w w ii en <( ...J 0 a.. Cl w z en f0.. > :i:: i= <( 0 en cc cc <( .,: w ...J en <( z f- w ...J ...J ccw Hargrave 5-4(WI North Cross 0-9(L) :i:: cc Lynchburg Christian 7-2(W) Lynchburg Christian 4-S(L) ...J Fishburne S-4(W) Hargrave 4-S(L) Carlisle 3-6(L) Carlisle 2-7!LI s> wcc >w :::;: a.. > s s a.. :r: w a.. 0 f0.. <( ...J m w ::> 0 <( f- <( z 0z ...J ;:: zw <( ;: en <( cc > cc w f- iii z a: u. en 0 0 en z (.) .!!: 0 ~ (.) ffii en en :i:: ...J ...J ::> 0 0 en ~ ~ GM, ~ET' MAT~H VARSITY T ENNIS T EAM SETS AN EXAMPLE THAT NO ONE CAN MATCH ON OR OFF THE COURT ~ 120 :::;: 0.. ,.: :::;: 0 ...., a.. :r: i= <( T HE 1998 0 z Opponent Opponent w '> PO I T '> Tenn is VIC Singles Championships--Hampton Pasley (Champion! "The tenni s team had a good year. They worked reall y ha rd ," say s Coach Ru ss Presso n. Thi s is th e first year Mr. Presso n coac hed th e team . Thi s school had a diffi c ult time try ing to find a coach thi s year, but Mr. Presso n agreed to sha re the respon s ibili ties w ith M rs. Pas ley so the team co uld co mpete . The team was made up of fo ur g uys a nd fi ve g irl s. G a rrett Suhr and Hampton Pasley were th e team captain s. The first match proved to be chall e ng ing, w ith th e Eag les w inning in a ti e breaker afte r dark. After w inning th e first few ga mes ha ndil y, the next games proved to be more di fficult as th e team cam e up agai nst toughe r oppone nts , fini shin g the seaso n w ith a 3-5 reco rd. Altho ugh the team di d not pl ace hi gh e no ugh to co mpete in th e VIC, Ha mpton did play and w in in th e VI C sing les to urn a me nt for the seco nd year in a row. With no state co mpetiti o n fo r o ur level, Hampto n was un ab le to co mpete furthe r, eve n th o ug h a local sports wri ter fe lt he sho uld be co nside red fo r Pl ay e r of th e Year on the all -d istrict le ve l. Ga rrett a lso had an e xce pt ion a l seaso n. playing so me stron g o ppo ne nts. W ith th e exce pti ons of Ha m pto n and G arrett th e tea m w a s in ex pe ri e nced . T he team w ill be los in g th ree ke y p lay e rs. ma king next year a buil d ing one. S L E E K M O VE R. Tak in g less o ns for ma n y ye ars fro m bo th hi s pa re nts anu te nni s pr os . H a mp t o n Pa s le y p la ys tenni s lik e a we l l-oiled ma c hi ne . Eve rythin g happe ns co n s is te n tl y. o n ti m e anu in t h e ri g h t m an ne r . He p o ssess e s a l l o f t he s ki lls nece ss ary for a s ucc ess fu l m a tc h . in c l u din g se rve a nd vo ll ey a s we ll as base line a nd Joh . a n d hi s g re a t es t sk ill is in h a v in g th e me nt a l ac u ity o f k now in g w ha t to d o at a n y tim e oi' th e g a m e. Hi > w id e ra nge of tec h ni ca l s k ill s h a s e arn e d h im a hi g h IL·vel o f a 111o n g re~pcc t k n ow l e d g eable p la yers w ithin th e \ a l k ) H a 111p1<111 w ill hL· pl a} 1ng 11n I h L' '\Iv' <I :-. h I 11 g l l )I) a nd I .c·c tL·,1111 w hL· n h \..' c n k T :-. co lkgt.' . �AIRBORNE.Amanda Poch, call ed "The Wall" by her teammates, leaps up fo r a great overhead return. Overhands are used in a match to demoralize the o ppone nt at the net. Amanda relished thi s shot. JUST A HUNCH. Victoria Presson waits in starting positi on fo r the se rve. In thi s positio n, the player is prepared fo r any directi on the shot may take. es tabli shing a strong baseli ne game (had she not bee n attemptin g to return Tim Spencer' s hard serve). As a first year pl ayer. V icto ri a g rew a lot. as did all of the fi rst year pl aye rs. AT THE NET . M e ga n J a nn ey smas hes a bac kh a nd vo ll ey a t H a v il a h Liede rbac h d uri ng practice. Fast a nd hard sho ts a l the ne t a re pre va le nt in do ubles pl ay . Both o f th ese g i r ls proved to be exce lle nt at thi s parti cula r ki nd of sho t. tak in g o n t h e i r o pp o n e n t s w i t h e ne rgy a nd ha rd pla y. THE 1998 VA RSITY TENN IS TEA M. Back: Coach Russ Presso n. T im Spence r. Jnsh T ill ey . Ga rrell Suh r. and Hampton Pasley. Fro nt: Amanda Poc h. Vic m ri a Presso n. Lace y Wise man. H;w il ah Liederbach. and fvkgan Jan ney. SPO RTS Te1111 is 121 �EYE ON THE BALL. K. C. Gilbert line s up hi s ba ll on the green. Concentrating on every stroke and analyzin g your nex t mo ve is ex tre mel y important in the game o f golf. LINING IT UP. Trying to decide which way to go about hitting th e ball. John Kraemer looks intentl y at th e green. It is very crucial to keep your focu s and to keep working hard for the entire eighteen hole s . WHE RE DID IT GO ? Chri s Cra wfo rd kee ps hi s eye o n the bal I a nd watches it fl y throu gh the a ir so he ca n see where it w ill la nd .j ust ho pin g it will stay o n the g ree n and o ut o f the ro ugh . Eac h g o lfer mu s t p a y c lose attenti o n to w he re their ba ll goes in o rde r to p os it io n t h e m se lves and prepare fo r th e ir nex t stroke. I THE 1998 VARSITY GOL F TEAM .Ju stin Hurt . Er ic Th o mse n. Ryan A llm a n. C hri s C ra w fo rd. John Krae me r. K. C. G ilbe rt . and Coach Do n Assaid . 122 'i POR TS Co if �LEARNIN G THE FROM C o ach BEST. Ass ai d prac tices with the team before a game. Mr. Assa id has a natural love for go lf and may frequent ly be see n on the course . He is al ways willin g to help hi s team and to show them how to be better pl aye rs. BENT ON HIS TASK.Ju stin Hurt prac tices hi s putting before a ga me. Y o u co ul d find many of th e pl ayers practi cing their putting befo re the start of gam es. The e nj oyed tea m working hard to do the ir bes t. Ea ale Sc Score Opponent Opponent Score Roanoke Catholic 187-234(W) Westlake Christian 188-191(W) Lynchburg Christian 189-204(W) North Cross 199-t69(L) Holy Cross 198-203(W) Hargrave t78-190(W) Miller 171-220(W) Roanoke Cath oli c t69 -230(W) Carlisle 199-t63(L) North Cross 178-1S6(L) Roan oke Catholic 199-2S4(W) Fishburne t76-203(W) Fish burne 182-202(W) Roanoke Cath ol ic t76-211(W) Hargrave 188-18 9(W) VIC Tourname nt Sth out of It WONDERI NG AROUND. E ri c Th o m se n walk s a lo ng th e green to find w he re h is ba ll la nd e d . Ju s t a ' p rofess io nal g o lfe r' sco ff at the use of go l f c a rt s. th e Eag le' ' hun th e ca n s w hi c h ta ke mu c h o f th e e xe rc ise o ut o f th e s port. In additi o n to wa lkin g th e g ree n . th e p laye r' ca rr y th e ir ow n c lub,. Th e E ag les p la yed th e ir hom e m a tc h es a t Roa noke Country C lub. a g ree n loca te d w ithin th e C it y o f Roanok e . A ll owin g th e tea m to pla ) a t no c ha rge i ~ part o f th e c luh ·s pro gra m to d c,c lop junior go lfe rs in th e Roano ke Va lle) Routin e ly p l,1y i11g nin e hole s o f g<> lf g i ves th .: pht )L' rs r k 111 y {) r c xc rc i't' a nd 1i111.: to 1·L'f·icL· t o n th .: i 1· s h<> !' READING THE BREAK. Se nior A llm a n R ya n loo ks at hi s ba ll on the gree n to fi gure o ut how he sho uld hit it. Fin ding the bes t ang les fro m which toh it the ball is a necessary job in the ga me of go lf. The 1998 Vars ity Men's Go lf Team played a season of great chal le nge with many ups and dow ns. They began the year with their top player ine li gible for the first match and two of the top four players ineligible fo r the next three matches. Despite these losses the Eagles we re able to pu ll off victories in al l three of the matches . One of the greatest highli ghts for the team was beating Holy Cross in their third match w ithout their top two players. With only one player left to come in they needed a good score to pull off a w in . Jug Hurt ca me in with an exce llent score, bring ing the te am to a vi c tory by fi ve strokes. Another hi ghlight was their win by one stroke at Hargrave. The team finished fifth out of e leven tea ms in the VIC Tournamen t. Ryan A ll man shot 79 and made the A ll Co nfe rence T e am . The Eag les" overa ll conference record was 11-3 for th e season. Losing on ly one player to gradu ati on. the go lf team sho ul d re main stable and be a stro ng combati ve force in th e upcrnrnn g ye ar. P LAYING WITH MANY UPS AND DOWNS, THE EAGLES STAY ON TASK FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON ~~ .SPORTS Col( 123 �THE 1998 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM. Back: Ben Clark. Matt Olichweir. De rek Mc](jnney. Benji Pugh, Tim Dooley , Ju stin Zimmerman , and Coach Wayne Brooks. Front: Chri s Zimm erman. Jo sh Fullmer. Jon Fullmer, Ben Alli s, a nd B. J. Terry HIT T HE DIRT. S lidin g into base at th e last mo me nt. Jon Fu llmer avoid s the reac h o f th e catcher and rack s up anoth er run fo r th e te am. Th ese players we re quick and rea d y. a lways look in g fo r th e c hance to stea l anot h e r base. T he year pro ve d to be a d iffic ul t o ne for the players as th ey suffe red severe losses thro ugho ut Lhe seaso n. OUTTA THERE . Co nce ntration and a 4ui c k hand are two im po rtant assets fo r a catcher. De rck McKi nn ey uses th ese ski ll s to intim ida te h itte rs and to e nco urage hi s tea m · s pi te ll e r HOME BASE. Wi th a s w ing a nd a hit the ga me beg in s . A nti c ipa ti o n and de terminat ion we re in th e ai r as eac h gam e began and players w ho lo ve d their sport gave th e ir a ll in each ga me ~~~ 124 \ PORTS Buse ba ll �R EAC H H I G H. T h e te a m i' en co urag ed to reac h h ig h fo r th e g oa l se t be fo re th e m . W ith a !l y in g lea p. Be n C la rk c a tche' th e ba ll. se nd in g th e hitter back to the batt in g cagL' . T h a n k s to a s tro ng o ut fi e ld . th e team le arned to s u pport o n e a n o th e r a n d w o rk to ge th e r a ' a g ro u p. Eac h p art o f th e te a m i' e qua lly im por t a nt . a n d e ac h pos iti o n wa s w o rke d fo r hy th e E ,.c n p l a ye r s . th o u g h th e team su ffe red ma ny d is a p po int in g lo sse , . t h e E agle ' ' t i ll m a na g e d to ha v c g re a t fun toge th e r. O n e s e ni or s a y' thi s ba,e ba l I seaso n w a s the m o ' t m e mo rab le ex per ie nc e he h ad w h ile h e w a' in h ig h sc h oo l. J~y IN THE G De di cati o n. foc us. and tea mwork added to close comradarie m ade up th e 1998 Vars ity Baseball Team 's season. Though m a ny ga m es we re rain ed o ut and victory was not as commonp lace as the tea m wo uld have liked, games and prac tices were co mp le te d in s uc h a way as to enj oy one another' s co mpany and lea rn to g lo ri fy G od in a ll they did. Le d by Pas to r W ay ne Brooks, the team was taught to play w ith foc us o n the ga me and o n ways to bring glory to God th ro ug h a ll sit ua ti o ns. Coach Brooks said "This year's team s howed a lo t o f heart and enthusiasm in spite of losing and often los ing by very lo psided scores. However, the team li ved up to m y c ha ll e nges a nd I a m proud of them." A hi g hl ig ht of th e year ca me in the las t ga me against Timbe rla ke C hri stian. Hav ing lost every game prior to this one, the te am we nt into the las t ga me with two goals; to win one game a nd to co mp le te o ne ga me. T he second goal was reac hed at this g am e a nd a nd th e tea m celebrated by dumping the remaining buc ket o f ice ove r Coach Brooks. The 1998 Vars ity Baseball T eam is a ss ured of good me mori es fro m the season and many new ly ac quired s ki lls. LIVING UP TO CHALLENGES PROVIDE S OPPORT UNITIES FOR SERVING AND HON- ORING Gon IN SPITE OF A LOSING SEASON HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU. Fo- Ea a leS c Opponent Sc ore Opponent Sco re ""Tl 0 ~ ;;::;;::~ rcr s: -< zm Lynch burg Chri sti an 3-B (L ) North Cross 0-1 3( L) cused and ready to go. first base man Ben C lark make s hi mse lf awa re of his surro un d in gs. Ea ch me mb e r o r the tea m learned 10 stay fo c use d a nd tak e care of hi s respo ns ibilit ies. CJ :n 0 0 :>: ~ m :n ;;:: )> ;;:: m :n ~ ~ r c)> -""() s: "'r 0 m -0 en" ~ i;: -< m "O :n :n -~ !'? 0 )> :n < m 0 m !==! 0 :n m CJ m -0 :>: ~ (") (/) -i :i: Hol y Cro ss 0 -21(L) Eastern Mennonite 0-12(L) North Cross 2-12 (L) Hargrave 1-36(L) z r )> -< m :n r c Covena nt 0-28( L) Timb erl ake ."! 1-9(L) 0 0 )> )> YO UR ALL STRENGT H. Wit h great a im and T im s tre ng t h. Doole v se nds the ball a ft er a runner in hopes o r ge tt ing him o ut. T he outfi e ld was s tro ng th is se a so n a nd kept Ilk ' team toge the r w ith its hard wo rk. s: 0 ;:o;; zz m c.. _< c (/) c.. -i ~ z ~ SPE E DY DE - LIVE RY. ivl a tt 0 I i c h we i r stretchc·;, to new le ngths and speed as he ru shes Ill send th e ba ll aft er th e runn er in front of hi m . Wi th CaL· h catch. hit . and pi1d1 ll L'\\ , kill s a nd S ll' L' ll g th ~ \\'C l" l' adLkd I n l'\ L' r\ ll lL'lllhcr ,1f thc lc;1111. ~~ SPORT.\ Bas<!ho/I 125 �Num ONE The 1997-98 Varsity Softball Team surprised everyone this year. After ending last season eliminated in the first round of the BRC Tournament, the Eagles knew they had a lot of work. It did not take long for the girls to get used to one another's strengths and weaknesses, as they soon began to work as a team. Most of the ladies returned this year, and with a few new additions, the Eagles went 9-4 for the season. They were undefeated in the conference and were the first place seed going into the tournament. Hopes were high and excitement mounted as the girls defeated the Tornados from Timberlake Christian in the elimination round. Next, they would fight Holy Cross fo r a spot in the championship. The Eagles were ready and determined to take the game, but the Gales had other plans. The Eagles were defeated 16-3 by Holy Cross, ending in fourth place for the season. The team then went to state whe re they were defeated 12-0 in the elimination round . Throughout the year, the Eagles worked as a team and surprised everyone with their undefeated regular season record. Much improvement was seen on the team, and the girls are lookjng forward to a successfu l season again next year. THE TEAM WENT UNDE- FEATED IN THE CONFERENCE AND WERE THE FIRST PLACE SEED GOING INTO THE TOURNAMENT FOLLOW THRO UG H. An ge la Brooks follows th.: ball w ith her .: y .:s as it sa il s high up int o th e air for a infield pop fl y . A nge la . a seni or. pla ye d ca tch er for th e Eagles thi s ye ar. Thi s w a s he r s.:cond yea r on the t.: am. and her hard work as we ll as d.:t e rmination grea tl y helped the team o n the road to th ei r undefeated confcre nc.: s tand in g. A nge la was an cncouragcn1cnt to th.: tea m throu g hou t the y.:ar and al\vays had son1ething uplifting to s a y tu her tcamrnate s. WARMING UP. Eric a No bl e pre pa res fo r a n inte nse ga m e aga in s t No rth Cros s b y toss in g the so ftb a ll back and forth w ith o ne of he r tea m mates. Thi s wa rmu p pre par es th e o utfi e lde rs fo r the lo ng thro ws back to home plate. HARD Score Opponent Score Roanoke Catholic 14-B(W) Timberla ke 13 -l(W) Holy Cross 11-2(W) North Cross 9-8(W) Tim berlake 10-0(W) Lyn chb urg Christia n 10-0(W) Holy Cross 3-16(L) North Cross 15-s(W) Roan oke Catholic 0-9(L) Virginia Epi scopal 16-2(W) Roanoke Cath olic 4-flW) VIC Tourn ament HITS. Juni o r Tiffan y Dobb s n a il s Lh e ball ju s t pas t th e re ac h of the sec o nd baseman and int o th e o utfi e ld for a ba se hit. Tifran y·s s tro n g hit s a nd aggress i v~ d e fe n se we re a g reat as~e l to th e tean1 Opponent F UNNY FACES. Ju s t look a t th e co nce rllration on th e fa ce of Sophomore Eva Jon es as s he pr e par es to se nd th e ha ll dee p int o Lh c o utfi e ld . C oncentrat ion and fo l lo w throu g h are two key e le m e nt s to ha v in g a gon d hattin g t1ve rage . t hro u g h o ut the seaso n . SfJORT':i Sr~fi ha II State Tour nament Fuqua 0-12(L) �THE 1998 VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM. Back: Coac h Dana So mers. Ti a Ma nn , A nge la Brooks. Eri ca Nobl e , A my Rumbl ey , Whitney Pe nn , and Coach Bo bby Di xon. Front: Eva Jones, Je nni e Ayers, Me lody Terry , S arah Couch, Erin Assaid , Emil y Ha lsey. and Tiffany Dobbs . MAKING CONTACT. T o the di smay of the oppositio n fro m Timbe rl ake C hri s t i a n. Erin Ass a id. a junio r fo r the Lad y Eag les. hits a line dri ve down the first base line. bring ing in a run . Erin· s defe nse pro ved to be a s he lp ful a s he r offe n s i v e s k ill s thi s ye ar a nd greatly he lped the team earn it s pe rfec t co n fe r e n ce reco rd . THE WINDUP. Pit che r T ia Ma nn winds up fo r the fi rst strike o f the ga me. Tia. an e ighth grade r in he r first yea r play ing fo r the Eagles . worked hard and ea rn ed he rse lf the start ing pi tche r pos iti o n. NO DI CE. O ut fie lde r E mi ly Ha lse , · catches the n y ba ll. shatt erin g the oppllnent' s hopes of scoring a ho me run . E111il v relllrned to tht' team this seasll n. alk r a year o ff. bringi ng a chee rful attit ude and ck tennin ed spirit to the tea m . ~~ SPO RT'.:' Sofi ho II ~27 JL �NEWCOMERS. P U R In her first seaso n of play. Whitn ey O sborne. a fre shman , shows how bein g a newco me r does no t ha ve to me an s ittin g o n the bench . As she sk illfu ll y sends th e ball aro un d th e d e fende r to a tea mmate , Suzie We ise r loo ks on in amaze ment. E STRENGTH. Withouta second' s h es it at ion. Jana Smoot take s the thro w -in for th e Ea g les . Jan a knows th at a we ll pl aced throw. taken before th e oppos iti o n ha s a chance to react, can m ea n th e d ifference in who con trol s the game. Opponent WATCH AND WAIT . Senior Moll y Pe rkin so n re members the instructi ons of Coach Gro ote n a nd w atche s c lo se ly . wait in g for th e chance to stea l the ba ll from the o ppo siti o n. T he co nce ntr a ti o n on M o ll y's face refl ects the comm itment and determination she had fo r th e success of th e team thi s se aso n. Opponent Score Timberlake 2-0{W} Grace 6-l(W) Stuart Hall 3-0(W) Roanoke Catholic 1-2{L) Lynchburg Christian S-O(W) Lynchburg Christian 2-0(W) North Cross 3-t(W) Stuart Hall 2-0(W) Grace 2-0(W) Timberlake S·O(W) Carlisle 4-2(W) North Cross 1-t(T) Grace 2-0(W) Roanoke Catholic l· O(W) North Cross 1-4(L) BRC Tournament HYPER-EX- TENS IO NS. THE VARSITY WOMEN'S SoccER TEAM WENT FROM WORST TO FIRST IN ONLY THREE SEASONS -~ 128 .WOR TS JL Women 's Socce r T he 1997-98 wo men's soccer season was a rewardin g o ne, especially for th e veterans of the team . Whe n the first tea m began in 1995 , there were approximate ly twe nty girls, mos t ha ving ne ver played soccer. It was a season of learnin g for th e team and th e coach , endin g th at season without a single victory. Now, three years later, the Eag les have refin ed th e ir sk ill s, and with a few newcomers, e nded th e reg ul ar seaso n with a 121- l record. Thi s put th e m in first pl ace go in g into th e BRC Tournament. T he lad ies defeated the two to p-rankin g teams in the conference. Neve r hav ing defeated e ither of these tw o tea ms gave the Eag les a newfo und co nfidence in their play . In the se mifina l round of the tournament, the Eagles defeated Grace C hri stian 2-0 and ad vanced into the c hampi o nship round for the fir st time in RVCS hi story . In th e champion ship game, the ladi es face d North Cross o nce again . Thi s tim e th e Ra iders put up a stron ger fight, and defeated th e Eag les 4- I . Throughout the years, the Eag les have shown trem e ndou s improvement and determinati o n. T he ladi es ' hard wo rk paid off thi s year in a first place rank in g throu g ho ut th e seaso n, a nd a second place standin g ove ra ll. T he Eag les p lan lo keep up th e hard work and brin g home a ba nn er nex t yea r. Goa l ie Laur e n Mc Kee tak es he r fi v e ' teps and punt s th e ba ll to th e midfi e ld . Farrc aching pun ts by th e goa lie are a g rea t a d vantage tn th e te am . Laure n· s p unt \. as we ll as h e r a gg r ~ss i ve g c1 a I - kc c pi n g. h e l ped le ad the t ca 111 throu g h a success ful seaso n. In additilln Ill soc cer. Laur L' n. a mu !t i-t a lent e d jun io r. has p layed in a va ri e ly of va rs it y spo rt s throughout he r hi g h sclllln l ca ree r . in c l udin g c ros s country. ha' · ke tb a ll. a nd vo lle yba ll. He r c·ll 1npe ti 1i ve :-. pi ri t. a grL' a l a sse t tll lh e ' P"rl ' pro g r an1 . ca rrit•s int o o lh l: r a r e a ~ a l :-.n a:-. :-. lh.' pur s u e~ a c adt" 1ni c L'XL"l' l - lcncc· he y"nd rie ld . till' �WORK IT OUT! Anita Schmitt skillfully works her way around the defense in order to find a space to clear the ball for a waiting teammate. Anita, a sophomore in her second year of play, provided a strong defen se for the Eagles thi s season. ON THE MOVE. Sprinting around the opposition, Senior Debbie Turkington looks for the right moment to take the ball back for the Eagles. This was Debbie' s second year of play, and her hard work earned her a starting position on the team. CHECK THE MOVES . Senior Rebecca Long uses her ball-handling skill s to maneuve r around the defense man for the oppos ing team, waiting for an opening to give her a chance to pass th e ba ll. Re b ecca h as played fo ur years for the Eagles, and her abilities at ball ha ve ha ndlin g many times proven to be advantageou s for the team. THE 1998 VARSITY WOMEN 'S SOCCER TEAM. Back: Coach Joe Groo ten. Whitney Osborne. Su zie Weise r. Debbi e Turkington. Lau ren McKee. Sarah Motley. Anita Schmitt. Gabriel Rexrode. Rebecca Long. and Ali sha Clarke (sport s therapi st). Front: Becky Han. Naomi Simmons. Molly Perkin son. Jana Smoot, Megan Weaver. Erin Dull and Dana Roben s. SPORTS Wo 111 e11 's Soccer 129 �• L 1 T H • g h t 1 n g E w A y Each year to help raise money to cover the cost of producing the Imprint, the staff contacts local businesses to see whether or not they would like to purchase ads. Many of the yearbooks' patrons are parents or alumni. In return, the students should support those who support the staff. As the students go out into the community God calls them to be witnesses to the "world." Matthew 5: 13-14, "Ye are the salt of the earth .... Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid," is a reminder that God has called Christians to take His gospel into a dark, lost world. Ads provide income to keep the cost of the yearbook lower. Approximately one-half of the cost of the book is supported by the ad patrons. A recently new feature in the ads section is senior ads. The parents of the soonto-be-graduates may purchase a special section to honor their son or daughter. The ads section gives the students the opportunity to go out and follow the Lord's command to "Go ye the refore, and teach all nations." The students' testimony can be seen by their actions and their communication with the patrons. By Jennifer Atkins 130 ADS/ INDEX Divider Page �THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT. Mr. Hightower listens as his daughter, Michelle, gives the sales pitch. The Hightower family can always be counted on to lend their support to the school. SIGN HERE. Jennifer Atkins sells an ad to Firebaugh and Ben-y, Inc. The Firebaughs are alumni parents. THE STAR CITY. The star on Mill Mount a in looks ove r Roanoke. It has beco me a symbol and a focal pointofthecity, rising high above the valley. This scenario is a reminder of the verse in Matthew. "Ye are the li ght of the world. A city th at is set on an hill cannot be hid ." Last year the star went under major renovat ion and was turned off for a littl e over a month whi le all the li ghts were replaced. WHAT SIZE AD? Mrs. Wright and Mrs . Haines wait patiently as staff member Alisha Clarke fi ll s out th e contract for Carlto n Wright 's ad. Mrs. Wright handles the bills at her husband 's insurance company while Mrs. Ha ines works as secretary. A DS/IN DEX Di vider Page 131 �~vvertising Anderson, Ryan ................ 86 Atkins, Jonathan ..... ... 23, 24, Baxley, Lauren ... .. ....... ...... 78 Angell, Daniel .............. 88, 89 ··· ····· ······ ····················· 74, 157 Austin, Beth Ann ... ...... 46, 84 Beck, Joshua .. ..... .. ........... 86 Beck, Matthew ............. ..... 80 ······················· 57, 60, 68, 111 Angove , Deborah .............. 78 Austin, Brynn .... 70, 114, 115 Becraft, Clark .... .... ....... .. ... 32 Austin, Hollie ....... 25, 78, 109 Bellows, Joy .... 13, 58 , 60, 68 Agee, Brian ................. 52 , 74 Angove, Emily ................ .. . 7 4 Ayers, Jennie ....... 26, 56, 59, Bellows, Kim ... .... ..... ... 40, 78 • Alderman, Robert ........ 1, 32, Angove, John ... .... ..... .... .... 88 ··· ························· · 60, 70, 127 Bennett, Emily ....... .. ..... .... 68 .... .... ....................... 55, 92, 93 Assa id, Don ............ 122, 123 Allis, Ben ........ 15, 20, 32 , 54, Assaid, Erin .......... 12, 13, 48, ..................... 60, 68, 126, 127 Angove, Bob ........ 26, 27, 43, fi,justment ··· ··· ·· ···· ············ 58 , 59, 61, 70, ............... .. 102, 103, 124, 125 Allman , Curtis ..... ...... 76, 119 Allman, Philip .. .... 57, 78, 119 Allman, Ryan ... 7 , 18, 46 , 48, .... 55, 64, 110, 111, 122, 123 Amos , Joshua .. .......... . 23, 78 Anderson, Nancy .......... .... 68 Assaid, Jonathan ..... 76, 108, ~ddies Bennett, Faith ..... 24, 76, 118 [ Bergum, Donna .......... 94, 95 Bergum, Jenna ......... 76, 118 Bergum , Matthew ...... 56, 82, ············ ··· ·· ·············· ··· ······· 119 Assaid, Rebecca ........ 40, 78 , Bailey, Denise ...... .... ...... .. . 94 ..... ... ...... .. .... ........... .......... 163 Bailey, Molly ........... ... 76, 118 Biles, Hunter ........ ........ ..... 90 , ················ ·· ·············· ···· ····· 109 Atkins, Jennifer .. .. 12, 19, 20, Baker, Sarah ........ 19, 21, 28, Bivins, Dan .. ... ......... ... 61, 64, .... ... ...... ... ............ . 64, 66, 157 ........ ... .. ..... ....... 100, 101 , 111 ..... 28, 35 , 58, 59, 60, 61, 64, Barnett, Cory .... ... ... .... ... ... 90 Blackburn, Katie ... 46, 52, 84 ..... .. .. ... 70, 80, 130, 131, 157 Baxley, Ben .. ........ ... .......... 82 • MS I CO., REALTORS® Crossroads Shoe Repair Larry, Donna & Adam Jessee Owners Tu e - Fri . 8-6 • Sat. 8 - 1 1033 Her shberger Rd . 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VA 2 4 037 ....... ......... ... ..... ...... ....... 27, 64 Blevins, Adam ... .... 24 , 74 , 75 Brinkley, Michael .... ..... ..... 76 Bolinsky, Brandon .. ...... 7, 61 , Britts , Kristi ... ........ .. .. ... ...... 32 .. .. ...... .... ... ...... ...... .. .... 64, 111 Brooks, Angela .... 21 , 28 , 30, Bonham, Kathy .... .... ... 94, 95 .... .. ... .... . 45, 60, 64, 126, 127 Booth , Crissy ... .. ......... 68 , 69 Brooks , Wayne ....... 124, 125 Booth , Hayley ...... ..... ..... .. . 86 Brown , Alisha .... ... 10, 18, 21 , Booth , Katie ........ ........ ... .. . 84 ....... ..... 29 , 49 , 56, 58 , 59 , 64 Bowles, Jamie .... .... ... 72, 116 Brown , Carol ... ... .. . 52 , 85 , 94 Bowles, Jessica .. 25, 78, 117 Brown , Deidre ..... 24, 76, 117 Bowles, Zachary .. .... ........ . 86 Brown , Dinisha .. .. 26 , 42 , 60, Bridges, Kenneth ... ........... 86 Bowman, Brent ....... .. .. 56 , 82 .. ... .... ... .. ... .... .. ..... .. ..... 70 , 117 Bradley, Sara ... .... .. ..... ...... 80 Brown , Elaine ........... .... .. .. . 94 Brake , Crissy .. ..... ...... ..... 118 Brown , Renee .... ..... .. .. 80 , 81 Brandt, Jeremiah .. .. ... ... .. .. 88 Brown , Rick ............ 5 , 16, 31 , Braxton, Cherie .... ..... ... .... . 90 .. ........ .. ..... .. ...... 55 , 81 , 92 , 93 Braxton , Katie ... .... ......... ... 82 Brown , Tyler .... .... .... .... ... ... 88 Braxton, Larry ..... ......... .. ... 80 Bryant, Kay Iah ........ .. .... .. .. 82 Breeding , Nikki ..... ..... .. ..... 70 Bryant, Rebecca .... ... . 13, 68 , Breneman, Jamie ..... . 11 , 15, ..... .. .. ..... .. .... .... .. ... .... 112, 113 ··· ···· ····· ······ ······ ······ · 18, 64, 96 Bridges, Crystal ....... ......... 76 Butler, Sarah ........ ....... ...... 86 Buchanan , John .. .... .. ... .. ... 25 HJR f}Lf. 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Loria, M.D. Mathew Mathew , M.D. FAITH R. PASLEY, M.D., P.C. WILLIAM w. P ASLEY, M.D., P.C. CHARLES H. P ETERSON , JR., M.D., P.C . ~~ ADS/lNDE\: Co111111u11ity 13 �Gompfimenls of CUSTOMERS COME FIRST. DeVall, Ben ....................... 74 Dixon, Bobby .... .. ..... 99, 112, ···· ··· ··· ·· ·· ········· ··· ······· 117, 127 Dobbs , Jessica .. .... .. 76, 109, lcuses .. ...... ....... ...... ..... ...... ... ..... . 117 Eckhert, Meredith ... ... .. ..... .... .. 74 Dobbs, Tiffany ......... 68 , 106, Edwards, Tenna ................ ..... 76 ........ 107, 112, 113, 126, 127 Eshelman, Bethanna .. ... ....... .82 Dooley, Andrea ... .... . 70 , 104, ·········· ···· ····· ·· ··· ··············· ·· 105 Dooley, Tim ...... ... . 29 , 53, 60, ..... .... .... ........ 64, 66, 124, 125 Doolittle , Donnie ... ..... . 80, 81 ~ld trips Farmer, Ben .... ....... .... .. ... .. 86 Doolittle , Haley ...... .. .. .. .... . 88 Farmer, Kari .......... .. ... . 57, 82 Doolittle , Taylor .......... ....... 84 Farmer, Katie ... ... ... ... . 23, 40 , Douglas , Nia ...... .. 10, 11, 18, ....... .. ..... .... ... .. .. .... ... .. . 78, 109 ······ ··· ·· ·· ····· ···· ·· 19, 50, 60 , 63, ...... ... ........ ....... ... 64 , 112, 113 Feldenzer, Andrew .. .. ... .... 82 Duff, Erin ..... 54, 70 , 128, 129 Feldenzer, Luke ... ... ...... .... 90 Duff, Levi .. .. .. .. .... .. ..... ..... ... 80 Ferguson, Bryan .. .. 7, 13, 68, Dunbar, Matthew ..... ... ... ... 88 ..... ... .. .......... ... ..... ...... ...... . 111 @ ISUZU <BJ HYUNDAI 00 ~ SUZUKI ~ SUBARU -- ~ NISSAN VOLKSWAGEN customer. are the most important person in our dealerships. 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John 3:16 Michael Grooms, Pastor Mark Ellis, Associate Pastor 977-1789 Francisco , Kristyn . 88 Fraser, Tricia .. 87 , 95 Frith, Brittany .. ... ... 86 4361 Starkey Road Fryar, Anna .... 59 , 60 , Roanoke, Virginia 24014 ··· ·· ··· ·· ··· ····· ··· ·· ··· ···· 70 Fryar, Jeremy . 24, 78 (540) 774-0004 Fryar, Kathy .... 52 , 95 Fax (540) 989-9 387 Fryar, Rebecca .... . 86 Fryar.Tabitha .. 82 , 83 Fuller, Kendra ... .... 80 ck, Marc .... ....... . 2, 18, 29, Fuller, Ryan ..... .......... . 74, 75 ······ ···· ·· ········ ···· ····· 47, 56 , 64 lack, Ryan ... ...... .. ... .... . 8, 78 Fullmer, Jon ... .... .. .. .... 14, 17, .... .... .... .. 26, 57 , 68, 124, 125 Hardtzek congratulates THE CLASS OF 4332 ELECTRIC ROAD, TANGLEWOOD, ROANOKE. VA 2401 4 1998 MIKE HIGHTOWER FAMILY PRACTICE GENERAL OPTOMETRY CONTACT LENSES PEDIATRIC CARE GERIATRIC CARE INDUSTRIAL VISION Pugh Driver Training, Inc. Rout e 11 , Box 443 Roanoke, Ya. 24019 TELEPHONE (540) 989-41 14 Percy W. Pugh Martha M. Pugh 992-1569 CO /II I/I /Ill it\' �Halsey, Emily ... .... 11, 18, 29 , WARREN PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY 5335 Peters Creek Rd. • Roanoke, VA 24019 • (540) 362-1857 .. .. ... .. ......... ..... 34, 46 , 64 , 127 Hawkins, Timothy ....... 22, 90 Halsey, Rebekah ..... . 74 , 118 Hayden, Jimmy .... .. ....... 2, 88 Handy, Amber .... .. ..... .. 22, 78 Hayes, Bethany ........... . 2, 86 Hanley, Colin ........... .... .. ... 90 Hayes, Nathan .. .... ... ....... .. 82 Harder, Patrick .. .. ... .. ... .. .... 86 Hellkamp, Luke .......... 24, 77, Harder, Thomas ........ ... ... .. 80 .. ... ........ .. .. ...... ... .. .... . 108,119 Hart, Becky ....... ... ... ... 63, 68, Hellkamp, Zac .... .. .... .. 74, 75 , ... ............ .... .... .... .. ... . 106, 129 .... .. ..... .. .. ...... ......... ... 108, 119 Hart, Megan ... ..... 24, 77, 109 Helton, Brent .. .. ...... .. .. .... ... 72 Hartberger, Chastity ... .... . 74, Helton, Carolyn .. .... ........ ... 95 ................ .. .. .... ............... .. 118 Henderson, Alex ..... ........ .. 84 Gregory, Nola ... ... 25, 31, 78, Hassell , Phil .. .. .... .. ........ .... 70 Hightower, Michael ... .... .. . 74, 119, 124 ............................ ... ... . 79, 109 Hasson, Allison ............ .. ... 88 ..... ..... ........... .. .. ..... ... 108,119 Fullmer , Julie .. 24, 76 Griffin, Faith .... ................. . 82 Hasson, Amber ........ ... 82 , 83 Hightower, Michelle .. ... 4, 11 , Futrell , Terrie35, 50, Griffin , Somer ... .. ........ 48, 77 Hasson, Chad .. ... ..... . 78, 119 ... .. 18, 19, 29, 39, 51, 56 , 60, 95 Grisevich, Hannah ......... ... 90 Haun , Bill .. ....... ..... .... ... ... .. 74 ..... 64, 66, 76, 114, 115, 118, Groggins , Chelsea ....... ... .. 70 Haun, Matthew ..... .. ... ... .. .. 78 ..... .. . 119, 123, 131, 158, 162 Grooten, Joe .... .... 21, 59, 66, Hawkins, Johnny ...... ....... . 80 Hill, Bryan ... ... .. .... .. ... ..... ... 80 ··· ······· ····· ····· ··· ···· 95, 128, 129 Grubb, Randy ... ... .... ... .... .. 86 Hawkins, Matt ... .. . 10, 19, 45, Hill, Debbie ... .. .... .. 56, 95, 97 ... ..... .... .. .. ......... ... ....... .. 64 , 66 Hill, Joel .... .... ............... ..... 86 Fullmer, Josh .. ... ....... 7 4, ....... .. ..... .. .. . 108, ........ .... ............. 66, 72, Goofing off Gardner, Ashley .. .. .... 76 , 117 Gardner, Matt ..... .... ... 54, 60 , ~~~;~~~:·~~~~;·:::: ::::: .~~:.~ ~: Gearhart, Curtis .......... 24, 76 Guthrie, Gina ....... 13, 34, 68, JL .... ....... .... ... .. .. .. ..... .. .. 112, 113 (540) 342-9876 TDD 890-5820 gs Gilbert, Jessica ... 51 , 70 , 106 Gilbert, K. C .. ...... . 13, 61, 68 , Haines, Martha ... ...... . 15, 58, J. RICHARD SVITZER, D.D.S. ····· ·· ··· ···· ··· 101, 110, 111, 122 Gillenwater, Ryan .......... .. . 76 ··· ··· ··· ·· ······ ··· ··· ·· ······ ·· ···· 72, 73 Hale, Lindsey .................... 80 D1plomate American Board of Orthodontics Ginter, Joel ... .... .. .... .... ... ... 78 Hall, Cherie ... ........ .. .... 40, 74 Ginter, Josh .... 17, 54 , 58, 72 Halsey, Amanda .. ... ... 13, 17, Graves, Roger ..... .. .... . 54 , 72 .. ............ 51, 59, 70, 114, 115 Gray, Stacie ..... .... ....... 21, 68 Halsey, Ben .... .... ...... .. ...... 22 SUNNYBROOK INN RESTAURANT ~ 111 ~1P s··:~Pr.1 ~ 142 f Jfl 1'6 Homecooked Country Cui sine Ya. Country Ham/Fri ed Chi cken Fri ed Oysters/Rainbow Trout Served in the Old Sunnybrook Farm Es tate Very Reasonab ly Priced Casual Attire Ope n 7 Days a Week - B-L-D Pri vate Party Rooms Ava il ab le " r~~~., !O J L e s~ I ht.i n i O M in 366-4555 F1om f tl£: A11po r1 One Mi le Off 1-8 1. Exit 146. 7 342 Pl anl<l tio n Rd . Roanoke ADS/ INDEX Community MfMBER AMER IC AN 221 S Maple Street Vinton, V1rg1n1a 24179 A ~~OCI ATI ON < >f < WTHOD() NTI S TS~~ �Orthopedic Surgery of Roanoke, p.c. Dallas P. Crickenberger, ~.D. Alfred A. Durham, M.D. Richard R. Eckert, M.D. CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS FULL SERVICE ORTHOPEDICS We now can quickly and painlessly detect Osteoporosis in our office. Call for details. Our physicians are participating in Blue Cross/Blue Shield~ Medicare Key Care~ Carilion Physicians Network 345-4907 After Hours Call Hospitals: 981-7000 or 985-8000 2110 Carolina Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia ~~ ADS/ JN DEX Co 1111111111i £_, . 1143 Jl �Hollandsworth, Joe .... 11, 47 , ..... ... .... 56 , 64 , 110, 111 , 158 Hollandsworth , Leanna .. . 13, Joyfulness ..... ... .............. .. ... . 55 , 70, 158 Hollins, A. C. Jr. . .... ... 4 , 5, 8, Jackson, Alisha .. ....... 53, 58, Gary Dix .... .. ... ... .... .. 16, 17, 60 , 92, 93 .................................... 60, 68 Manager Hollins, Sue ..... ..... .... ...... 4, 5 Jackson, Benjamin ....... .... 84 Holloway, Ryan .. .. .... .... .. .. 77 Jackson, Jacob ... .. ... .. 52, 85 Holt, Katelyn ..... ... ............. 82 Jan nay, Zachary .. ... ........ .. 88 Holt, Leslie ....... ... . 42 , 59 , 70 Janney, Kimberly ..... .. ....... 80 Howes , Andrea ... ... ..... .. 2, 86 Janney, Megan .... 50, 56, 59, Howes , Dre' ... ...... ... ..... ..... 82 ..... .... ..... .. ..... ... .... .. ... . 71,121 Howes, Frazier ..... ...... ...... 90 Jenkins, Gary ........ .. .. . 23, 78 Hurt, Justin ........ 60 , 68, 110, Jennings, Joshua .. ..... ...... 77 ... ..... ........... ... .. . 111 , 122, 123 Johnson, Alyssa ...... ... .... .. 82 ]IOMEPLACE Lage Johnson, Caleb ..... .. ... 52 , 74 CATAWBA, VIRGINIA Johnson, Jared .......... .... ... 90 Johnson, Mallory .. ... ...... ... 90 Johnson , Seth .... .... ... 21 , 45 , Ison, Molly ..... 15, 26 , 53 , 58 , .. ... ... .. ... .. .... .. ... .. ... . 55, 70 , 71 ..... .... .... . 60 , 61, 70 , 104, 105 Jones, Brett .... ....... ... 77 , 119 JOSEPH W. 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Rt. 24 East Downtown Chamblissburg (540) 890-6986 (540) 890-2402 Jones, Eva ........ . 13, 71, 106, .. ....... ... ..... 112, 126, 127, 158 Jones, Logan ... .. .. ....... 37 , 88 Jones, Maria ... 51 , 59 , 70, 71 Jones, Sean .. .... ... .. .. ... ...... 80 Jones, Vera .. .. 28 , 38 , 48, 49 , ········· ·· 56 , 64, 92 , 94, 96 , 98, ........ ....... 106, 107, 108, 109, .... ... .. ... ... 110, 113, 116, 117, ... ... ..... .... .. 120, 126, 128, 158 Xiowledge Kal afut , George-Michael .. . 85 Brookside Par 3 Golf Course ... .. .... .. .. .... 100, 101 , 102, 103 Kendrick, Corri .. ...... .......... 68 Kersmanc , Sarah ....... ... ... . 90 Kessler , Brad ........ ... .... ..... 85 Key, Kristen ........ .. ....... ..... 88 Key , Ricky .. ........ .... .. .... .... . 81 (540) 389-0009 Stritesky's Flower Shop Inc. • Lighted for Evening Play • Well Conditioned Course • Rental Clubs Available • Open Year Round • Senior Citizen Rates • Quick Playing Time F Karnes , Amanda ... 40, 74 , 75 Ka ufman , Drew .......... 39 , 68, Nancy's Hair Salon Ridgewood Farm Vilage Center Salem , Virginia 24153 6614 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019 (540) 362-1293 Brambleton Drug ORE AMILY UN Operated By David & Betty Cox 366-6059 6303 Williamson Road & Clubhouse Drive Roanoke , Virginia 24019 Kidd, Katie .. ..... ..... ...... ...... 72 3328 Brambleton Avenue, SW Roanoke , Virginia 24018 (540) 774-8309 Larson , Luke ..... ... ..... ... ..... 81 Larson, Mike .... .. .. .. 5, 61, 92 , ........ ... .... .... 93, 102, 103, 116 Laughon , Emily .... ..... ... ..... 88 Law, John ... ... 32 , 39 52 59 ' ' ' ··· ··· ·· ···· ······ ···· ·· ··· ·· 60, 95, 108 Law, Ruth .... ......... 24, 38 , 57, Kidd, Kristin .... ... ........ .... .. .. 68 King , Maria ......... ... ............ 82 ·· ····· ······ ········ ····· ·· ·· · 68, 75, 96 . Lawrence, Dianne ....... 15, 96 Kidd , Michael ... ..... ...... ...... 79 King , Matthew ..... ... .. ... .. .... 81 Lawrence , James ............. 82 Kim, Daniel ..... ....... ... 75 , 108 King, Melisa .. ... .. ............... 79 Lawrence, Joshua .. .. .. ...... 87 King , Carrie ... .... .... ....... ..... 82 King , Tracy .. .... .... 24, 95 , 119 Lawrie, Bonnie ..... .... ... 84, 85 146 ADS/J N DEX C ommunity Kraemer, John .... 13, 69 , 122 Larson , Lance ... ... 61 , 72, 73, Lawrie, Chris ... ..... ...... ....... 69 Kysar, Cierra .... .. ...... .. ... .... 90 .. ... ... .... ............. 102 , 103, 116 Lawson , Roxanne .. .... 32 , 80 , Larson , Lianna . .. ..... .. ....... 86 .. ..... ····· ··· .. ..... .. ..... 81 , 96 , 11 4 Larson , Lisa .. .. ........ .... .. .. 95 Leon , Juliana .. .. .... .. ... ....... 91 �I morld ncms in Janlicm In world news, events of the year were characterized by celebrity deaths, scandals, political conflict, and El Nino. On August 3 I , 1997, the world was stunned with the news of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. The Princess and a cquaintance Dodi Al Fayed, son of the owner ofHarod's in London, were killed in a car crash in the tunnels of Paris. As the car was chased by members of the infamous paparazzi. Less than one week later, another great humanitarian , Mother Teresa died at the age of 94. In Iraq, the United Nations ivestigated Sadaam Hussein for breeching the treaty made after the Gulf War. Hussein was thought to be building nuclear warheads. At first the dictatorial leader denied the U. N. the access needed to investigate; however, after the threat of military action, a compromise solution was reached. In addition to international political conflict, the entire world has been impacted by El Nifio. These air currents have caused unusual weather contitions all over the world. In the U. S., extreme weather was common. Parts of the nation expe1ienced unusual Leonard, Justin .... ....... 41, 72 heat in mid-winter, while other areas were simultaneously expenencrng record snowfall. Even as Imprint '98 is in its final stages in this month of June, snow is still falling in ce1tain parts of the west. The east experienced the warmest spring smce 1882, with tornados nppmg through practically every south-eastern state. Virginia has suffered from more than five tornados this year. In November, Virginia conducted state elections. Jim Gilmore was elected as governor, with John Hager as Lt. Governor. John Warner and Chuck Robb were chosen as senators. State Attorney-General Mark Early was elected. The constituents of the 6th district, an area including the City of Roanoke, elected Bob Goodlatte to represent them in the House. McGuire, Dorenda .... .. Leonard, Patrick ... ..... .. ... .. 71 ........... ..... .... 11, 29, 64 Mturity? McKee, Lauren ..... .57, Lockhart, Rebecca .. ... 17, 20, Mabrey, Josh ...... .... .. .. 60, 69 ··· ·· ······ · ..... 60 , 69, 104, ... ........... 112, 128, 129 .... ..... ....... ... 21, 27 , 58, 60, 69 Mabrey, Martha ..... ... 75, 118 McKee, Wesley ..... .83 Long, Cara ........... .. ..... ...... 87 Malpass, Justin .... ....... 7 4, 75 McKinney, Derek .... 8, Long, Christen ...... 57, 82, 83 Mann, Spence ............. 80, 81 .. .. ........ . 18, 26, 64, 66 , Long, Rebecca .... 18, 28, 34, Mann, Tia ... ..... .. . 52, 75, 109, ...... ..... ........... 124, 125 ·· ······· ·· 46, 49, 51, 58 , 59, 64, ··· ··· ··· ··· ······ ···· ··· 117, 126, 127 Manning, Ralph .......... .... 111 Mclauchlan, Tyler ... .. . .... ..... .... ...... ........ ..... 79 Li ederbach, Havilah .. . 59, 60, .... .. ..... .... ..... ... .......... .. 71,121 ········ ···· 66, 95, 101, 128, 129 Long, Rhoda ...... ... 32, 51, 96 Martin, Andy .. ..... ..... ... .. . 7, 79 Meacham, Noah ... ..88 Long, Sarai ...... ........ ...... ... 88 Martin, Angela .. .... ... ... 57, 83 Meadows, Tyler .... ... 2, Long, Stephanie ... ...... 80, 81 Martin, Brittany ..... ...... 40 , 79 .. .. .. ... .... ... ... .. ....... .... 87 Lott, Ashley ..... .... .. .. ..... ... .. 85 Martin, Dusty .. .... ... ... .. 20, 71 Miller, Anita ..... .80, 81 Lott, Nathan ..... .... ..... .... .... 91 Masterson, Ashley ..... .... ... 87 Moats, Nicci. .. ..47, 57, Lucas, Caroline .... ... ... ... .... 91 Masterson, James ..... 11 , 28, ... .. .. ..... ... .... ... ... ...... .83 Lucas, Laura Katherine ... . 82 ... ... ...... ... ...... 4 7' 64, 110, 111 Montgomery, 423t.MAINSf.· P.O.B.448 · BtDFORD.VA.24523 Masterson, Mona .. ........ .... 32 Samantha ...... ... ...... ..91 Mays, Christine .. ....... ... .. ... 88 Motes, Cara .. .... ..... .... 24, 76 , McAllister, Caleb .. ..... ..... ... 87 .... ....... .... ... .. ..... .. 77 , 109, 11 7 ADS/INDEX Co111111u11irY 147 �'four Pr/11t/11g 80/pf/011/ ~lk~y f'W ~fl~ PRINTING / Proud To Serve RVCS& Shenandoah Baptist Church ~"'CK INC. 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DIGITAL PAGER: 772-6728 • OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ADS/I N DEX Community 7752 WILLIAMSON ROAD ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24019 �Motes, Daniel .................... 87 Motes, Philip .... .. ..... ... ....... 83 Motley, Ben ... ... ... .. ... ... .. 9, 79 Motley, Megan ... ... ... .75, 117 ~people Noble, Erica ... 12, 55, 60, 69, Osborne, Barret .. ........ 49 , 77 ............ ..... 106, 107, 126, 127 Osborne, Donna ... .... .... .... 96 Novak, Jesse .. .... ... ... 77, 119 Osborne , Juston .. ... ... .... ... 83 Osborne, Whitney ...... 58, 73, ................. 117, 128, 129, 163 Motley, Sarah .... .... 9, 45, 57, Naff, Alen ..... . 61, 71 , 99, 111 ······· · 58, 59, 60 , 69, 104, 129 Moxley, Ashley ... ... ........ ... 81 Naff, Darren ... .. . 72, 108, 116 Mundy, Jason .. ... .... ... .. .... . 77 Nauss, Karen ... ... .. 52, 80, 85 Olichweir, Lora ........ .... 54, 79 Mundy, Mark ....... ..... .... ..... 71 Necessary, Erin .. 18, 67, 158 Olichweir, Matt ....... 9, 69, 43, Murray, Joshua ... ... .. .... .. .. . 81 Newell, Daniel ... ... ..... 79, 119 ....................... .. .... .... 124, 125 Murrill, Alex .. ...... ...... ... 90, 91 Newman, Miranda .... 91, 163 Olund, Erik .. ........ .. ...... ...... 83 Murrill, Jonathan .. . 57, 80, 81 Nienke, Rebekah .... ... .. ..... 91 Olund , Leigh Ann .. ......... .. . 89 Oraciones Naff, Jeremy ... .. 73, 103, 116 Overstreet, Linda ...... . 10, 18, ................... 21, 28, 48 , 56, 67 cf{ilosophy Paderick, Brandon ...... .... .. 91 A1TENTION RVCS PARENTS FREE $100.00 DONATIONS TO RVCS IN YOUR NAME When you need money to purchase your dream home, consolidate debts, or just lower your interest rate ... 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J r., M .D. , FACS Pugh, Benji ................ 43, 69, James M . Yascik. M.D. , FRCSC ... . 60, 67, 102, 103, 120, 121 Pasley , James .... ... .. ..... 7, 79 Pasley, William ............... 120 Payne, Brad .... ........ .. . 88, 89 Penick, Elizabeth .... ...... .... 87 Penick, John .. ............. 41 , 75 ····· ···· ·········· ··· ··· ···· ··· ········ 124 Pugh, Sarah ............... 25, 75 Quesenberry, Cameron ... . 89 ..... .............. ... .. 126, 127, 160 Quesenberry, Holly ...... ... . 73 Perkinson, Molly ........ 18, 60, Quesenberry, Joel ... ... ...... ... . .. ........................ 67, 128, 129 ...... .. ········· ····· ·· 23, 46, 82, 83 Perkinson, Nathan ...... 37, 91 Perry , Ryan .... ....... .. ... ... .. . 91 ~ess Pierce , Amy .. ....... 10, 18, 21 , Rakes, Jessica ......... ..... .... 8, .......... .. .. ............ .. 28 , 67 , 159 ...... ....... .... ....... 13,15, 21, 37, Pierce , Joey .. .... ... ...... 57 , 81 .... ....... ..... 42, 43 , 58, 69, 104 Piraino, Dwight ... .. 48, 52, 85 Ratliff, Matthew ............... 13, Piraino , Justin ... ........ . 23 , 89 ........ ........ ........ 20, 53 , 60, 71 Poch, Aaron .... ... ... ..... 52, 85 Reid, Jordan .. ..... .... .... ... ... 89 Poch, Amanda .. 73 , 114, 121 Reid , Lauren .......... ... .... ... . 87 Poindexter, McKenzee ..... 81 Rexrode, Gabe .... 10, 29 , 52 , Polar, Jonathan ... 21 , 28 , 35 , ...... .. .. .. ........... ..... 60, 67, 129 ...... 45 , 55, 56 , 58 , 60 , 67, 96 Reynolds , Leslie ....... ....... . 73 Powell , Kristin .. ... .. .. .... .... .. 89 Rhodes, Brian ..... ..... ....... . 83 Powell , Nikki .... .. .. .......... .. . 89 Rhodes, Joshua .... ...... ..... 77 Powell , Philip ..... ... ... .... ..... 32 Rice, A. J .... ... .... ... .... 77, 108 Powell, T. J . .... ...... ..... 47 , 81 Richardson, Kasey .. .. 54, 55, Powell , Terry ... .. ........ ..... 110 .. .. .. ... ........ ..... .... .. .. .... 73 , 116 Presson , Clennon ......... .... 75 Roach , Savanna ...... .. 24, 77 , Presson , J. P ....... ............. 79 ... .. ............... .. .......... .... ... . 117 Presson , Justin .. ... ..... 14, 71 Roberts , Dana ... ..... .. 73, 129 Presson, Marsha ... ........ ... 96 Roberts , Joshua ... ... ... ..... . 77 Presson , Russ ..... ... ... .... .. 55 , Robertson , Bryce ........... .. 83 ... .. .. .... ... 58 , 59 , 96 , 120, 121 Rorrer, Ashley ... .. 25, 52 , 74 , Presson , Victoria .. ....... .... 56 , .. .......... ... .. .... ..... 75, 106, 109 ..... .... ..... ... ................. 73 , 121 Rose , Jonathan .. ....... .... ... 87 Perry, Jessica ... .. ... ... . 82 , 83 Rose , Logan .... .... ..... ........ 83 Rose, Lucas .. .... ... ... ... 88, 89 ~~~~&©~~~~~~r-- 150 ADS/l . DEX Communitv 5304 Indian Grave Road Laurence I. Kl ei ner, M.D. Roa noke, Virginia 24014-6608 Raymond Y. Harron D.O. (540) 772-7107 ~stions Penn, Whitney .... . 10, 28, 67 , Perkinson , Sandy ... ..... ..... 96 WEA VER, WEA VER, V ASCIK AND KLEINER DOCTORS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Rose , Matt.. .. ... ..... 41 , 78 , 79 Rose , Michael ....... .... ..... .. 75 6626 WILLIAMSON RD . ROANOKE , VIRGINIA 24019 SELLING QUALITY USED CARS 8. TRUCKS AT FAIR PRICES OVER 11 YEARS EXPERIENCE AT THE SAME LOCATION (800) 770-8186 FAX (540) 366-3442 TOM KELLEY (540) 362-8828 Williamson Road Pharmacy )]£ 'Serving Williamson Road For Over 60 Years' FREE DELIVERY 366-4481 MEMBER 3416 Williamson Road \tl WAASA Pest-Termite Control Service (540) 265-191 l 4320 Thirlane Road �The 1997-98 sports season was not only a season three bronze medals to their trophy case. Todd Eldridge took spotlighting the women's teams at RVCS, but also a season the bronze for the Men's Single Short Program in ice spotlighting teams across America. Throughout the year, skating. women's teams have been in the spotlight for almost every The Americans were expecting to sweep the sport. From basketball and softball to hockey, the women Women's Singles Figure Skating event this year. However, have taken the "limelight," and the men have been pushed aside. a disappointing long program by Nicole Bobek knocked her In Febrnary the streets of Nagano, Japan were filled second place though, with a stunning upset by Tara Lipinski, with tourists and athletes from all over the world. Hotels who took the gold medal from Michelle Kwan. Following were packed, and taxis were carting nervous athletes all over the Olympics, Tara stunned the skating world when she the city. Excitement was everywhere, and the air was filled turned professional, eliminating herself from with the aura of friendly competition. All the athletes had a Olympic competition. into seventeenth place. The Americans still took first and future · far away look in their eyes, almost as if they were living out The Women's Ice Hockey Team took the gold a dream, a dream where they each had their sights set on one goal--an Olympic medal this year. They came in underdogs , not favored at all V After E gold medal. many victorious efforts in the Summer Olympics at R A for medal con- Sports Digest · tention . The Men's Hockey Team, on the other hand, was expected to take Atlanta, Georgia just two years ago, the Americans were it all. Many of the men on the team are pro players in the expected to do well again this year in Nagano. However, NHL. This team of men was called the "Dream Team" of things did not go exactly that way, especially for the men ' s hockey. However, in the end, it was the women who took teams. The Americans did not even win a medal until the home the gold in an emotional game against Canada, and the · fifth day of competition. Meanwhile, Germany and Russia men who were sent home after only a few games. Overall the Americans brought home a disappoint- had already swept away many of the medals. On the fifth day of competition, Picabo Street put the Americans on the board with a gold medal win in the ing thirteen medals, as compared to the over l 00 that were Women's Alpine Super-G. Next, Jonny Moseley added brought home by the team two years ago from Atlanta. On the home front, the World Series was won by the another gold to the Americans ' scoreboard for the Men's Florida Marlins in their third season, but due to free agency , Freestyle Skiing Moguls. Later in the week, Nikki Stone the team was stripped of most of their talent during the took the gold in the free style skiing competition. On the newer side of Olympic competitions, Shannon Dunn and Ross Powers took the bronze for the men 's and women's half-pipe snowboarding. winter. Mark McGuire flirted with Roger Maris ' single On the ice, Chris Whitty and Amy Peterson took season homerun record but came came up short. John Elway, playing for the Denver Broncos, finally achieved his lifelong ambition of getting a Super Bowl ring. The Chicago Bulls Dynasty , led by Michael Jordon, Scottie Pippen, and bronze and gold medals respectively for speed skating. Coach Phil Jackson, are on course for their sixth Andrew Gabriel walked away with a silver medal for the championship in eight years , ranking them as one of the Men's 5000m Short Track Speed Skating, and a bronze for areatest oraanizations in basketball history. 0 0 the 500m short track. 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We are •• •• Congratulations M ichelle, • • • very much. • • • • • • proud of you and love you • • • You are the greatest Messing • • God has ever given m e. Continue • to f'offow J esus and He will never •• Congratulations Danie(( • • • lIJe love you and are very proud f'aif you . of' you . • • • • • Love, • • • • and Tiffany : •• ftfom and Dad • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Jenn~/er, • •• •• Jen , • Tl 1e1·p aJ ·e so 1nanyL thinbo·s . • • It just won 't be • • IA/C I AJOUlcl like to say that • •• the same with• • this hook coLLld not contain. • • •• out you here. I • • <fJw th is, s1,1?eeth Part, i,1Je • •• will miss you. • • • want yoLL to k now, "In OLlr •• • •• Best wishes at • hearts yoLL will ali,1Jays re• • •• BJU. 1nain." • • • • • l:S)L?e.rfl lways, •• • • Love Ya , • • Jonathan !Ylo111 an d c/J ad • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • •• •• •• •• • • •• • • • • • • • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Congratulations Sarah! • • D ea r Libby, M om, Dad • • • • •• • •• • • • • You bless our hearts each day • • • with your godly character--that •• "gentle and quiet spirit, which • is p recious in the sight of God" • • (I Peter 3:4 ). • • We are proud of you and • • wish you success at South- •• ern Wesleyan University. •• Love, Mother & Dad Donnie, Lauren, & John • • You are o ur treasure and our • • • • • • de!ight--our dear Sweet Pea! • • •• Love, Daddy, Mama , • • •• •• Travis . and Zack • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• ................................. . ADS/1NDE>,, C o111111 1111i r Y 157 �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I : friends, Val I 111 : 7a my bes! I I I •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• C-u11g m lo ions lid1elle! • . \ uu nre sur-11 o rore and pre- g /us! wanled lo J) cious ge111. truly o g ijifro111 God. It lws /Jee11 011 lw11or IJPi11g your parents 011d 1rotclii11gyougro1'l. . \ 011 /wr e o/ira.9s Iii' Pd 11µ to your 11w 11e r(;odly 1r0111a11J. Con tinue to du sow 1d o Ii r oyst ru stand rest i11 (;ud \tender w 1d lor1i11g rmns. Q>r PJ I Ii mys, l)/o111 0·1Jad and Jl(ary, I say lban.k you I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I far all !.he 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I greal limes WE LOVE YOU •• we've had •: and Joseph . !he Congratulations! Jeremiah 17:7-8 I : memories I : we share. Jfave a greal/ou_ryears in college and •• cfo wellin your lives. g w1ffneverforge!you. •• Yl0chefle Jankersley ••I I I I I I I I Bove, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Psalm I 19: I 1-"Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against Thee. " •• •• • I Love, Mom & Dad Leanna & Bethany ••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Cr1n Xecessary We love you and are proud of you! I I I • ••• I Mom, Dad & Eva I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • Congratulations, Tim! You have grown up much too fast but we have enjoyed every minute of it. You are a joy to us and honoring to God. Live according to your name and may God guide you and give you the desires of your heart. Love Always, Dad& Mom i I I i i i I i i I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~~~ 1(8 _} AD')/l 1'l[)L X C on1111unil_\' 7n /J;e 6o"'!"e l o/J;i<J;; scJ;oo/ e.\periences, /J;e impa/1e 11s a11diJ1;1el-111e-n ols 011!:; serue lo a ccenl"ale 1h c e11/erpiece. 7}o" are a rose 6 e:;o11rf cntnpar e. a11dr1w are .w pro(Jd o/yo(J. L nu~. /Jar/,( ' llrnm I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I '' 'I ' '' ' I I I I I I I �8 I I I I I I I I I I I 8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Congratulations, Atny ! •• • • I I I I I I I •• •• •• I I I I I I I I •• •• I I • Our little girl has grown into a beautiful lady--inside and out. We are so proud of you! Love you, Mom&Dad I I I I I I I I I I •• •• •• I e I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ill I I I Ill I I I I I I I I I • I ADS/lNDEX Co111111u11 itY I 159 �• Congratulations , <f\_ebecca! • We lol/e you and we're • • proud of you. J?ou \?e •• worked hard and accorn• • plished n1uch. JCeep your • • ey es on the goal and walk • • • • • • • • • •• • • • close to Christ. • i:QI:Je, • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • c/Jad 9-' JWorn • • • • •••• •• •• ••• •••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• : "Don't let anyone look down on • • • you because you are young, but set an example for the believers In speech, in life, in love, in faith and In • • : purity." • • ••• I Timot hy 4: 12 ( NIV) • • • • •• WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. CONTINUE TO SERVE THE • •• LORD AND STAND OUT FROM THE REST. DADDY' MOTHER, JEFF & J.R . • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••I • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • Jamilj • • • •• • • • • • :73/essing ' • • • • • • • • • • • •• • •• • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • " 7he b l J7?o bless you aml keep ;;ou. Ju st a note to thank yo u, Mrs. Chilton,.for all your hard work and encouragement as our Advisor. You made this year very special for all of' us. l ove, Th e 1998 Imprint Staff Philippians 1:3 7he b lfJ?tJ make ]f/, j~ce sl1r?e upon ;;011, findbe r;rac/011s lo '1011; 7he i.J J7?0 l/i up J~:i co11nlena11ce 11;mn '11111. find9'111e you peace .. Num . 6:24·26 (NKJV) /lr'nm and })ad ·································' 160 A DS/ lNDEX Commun ity �Matthew 12:31 Shelor, Inc. (540) 362-3998 Matthew 12:31 "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." At She lor' s, we firml y beli eve in Matthew 12:3 1 and consider our customers our neighbors. RVCS D Shelor, Inc. Williamson Road Super Shoes Bu siness Hours Mo nd ay -Friday 9 :00 A. M.-6:00 P.M. Satuday 9 :00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. ADS/1NDE\. C m111111111i t \' 161 �To God BE THE GLORY "[R]eflect the Lord's glory" (2 Corinthians 3: 18) is the underlying theme for the twenty-five years of ministry at this school. The teachers, staff members, and administrators truly desire to instruct each student how to live so that he may honor God in every area of his life. Each building program , every curriculum, and every planning decision is made in the light of this goal. After twenty-five years of hard work the school has reached many of its goals. Although the school was faced with many trials along the way, looking back and seeing how far everyone has come is rewarding. The school has grown in many different ways. From added computer labs and the growth of the sports program to the new buildings and the growing staff, the faculty has done its best to train the student body in God's word and to wrap the yo ung people in His lo ve through the school. The graduates in the class of ' 98 have truly been privileged to have ex perienced God's love reflected by the school. Through all of the school 's accompli shments, may God have the honor and praise . by Mi chelle Hightower CLOSING To God Be the Glory �CLIMBING UP. Miranda New man climbs up the rope ladde r to the to p o f th e playhouse on the pla ygro und. M os t o f the elementary s tude nt s· favorit e tim e o f the day is recess. when the y are able to play and spend time w ith their friend s . WHAT'S NEXT? Th ese e ighth g rad e rs are looking al th e welcome board beside the con struction s it e to search for upcomin g eve nts . With the construction of th e new building and the a nticipation o f mo ving into high school. th ey are always on edge to see what is going to happe n . BOTTOMS UP! Sixth grader Sarah Zimmerman plays on the slide during one of the ir soc ieties days . The middle school went outside on the playground for some games instead of having the ir norma l societies activities. STICKY SITUATION. Matthew Bergum is at hi s best, making a hu ge bubbl e out of a wad of gum. Thi s young man was often seen walkin g around at games w ith gum covering hi s face after hi s bi g bubbles popped. TEA CHER 'S PETS. The yearbook c lass gets together for one last party and the ir fin a l pic ture. Mrs. Chilton fee ls she a lways forms a spec ial bond with thi s c lass becau se of the spec ial times these stude nts share. A "FRESH" FACE. Whitney Osbo rne puts her Eng li sh boo ks in he r loc ke r after c lass. Gett ing thro ug h the ha ll s be twee n c lasses is usuall y d ifficult fo r peop le be cau se o f a ll of the bod ies trying to ge t things togeth er for th e ir next c lass. IT'S A TOSS UP! Eac h yea r as th e se niors rece ive th e ir caps and gow ns in a nti c ipati o n o f g raduati on. a photo sess io n is sc hed uled for formal portraits. It ha s bec o m e a traditi o n for two phot os to be take n o n that clay. a form a l pose a nd a toss pose. The a nnu a l toss o f the ca ps into th e a ir is an ex ub e rant exp re ss ion of th e fee lin gs of freedo m that crnnc w ith g radu a ti o n: the e ndin g of time toge ther in hi g h sc ho o l. hut th e be g innin g of a life w hich is fill e d w ith man y pri vile ges and respon sibiliti es. ~~ CLOSING To God 81:' ril e Glon· 163 �LETTING GO. Saying goodbye is never easy, but for these seniors parting is inevitable. Seventh period Bible class gathers one last time. Reality sinks in on the final full day of school, the last time this class will meet together except at graduation. The year ended as fast as it began , and the Class of '98 has only one more final good-bye. MAKING CHANGES. Shenandoah Baptist Church, committed to a program of excellence for the music department, began construction on a new music wing to be used both by the church and the school. Much has been accomplished since the beginning of the year. What started out as a grassy lawn has now begun to take shape into a partially completed building. For twenty-five years this school has been truly blessed. Let us have faith and trust in God to provide the means for completing the project, and may we continue to follow on the right path, reflecting the love that Christ has shown to us. Praise the Lord for all he has done! \ p ra1 s e • THE L 0 RD ' • • I - - • ;.;_· ��To God b e the glory . . . ~~~} ~?. ~ ~~~\\ c0'P e;flPA !1~~~ /jQ~ �. . -· De cloo [ J 10 fo CWJf~ec Sc.loo/ \-\e.~ ~~ \\\\)' \,J v-·i..lt ~ ~~ ~ov.. '<"' 0."" .e. 0. <' ~v:>e S>c>c""('\e. t ("e.£,~<""\ \ ~· r things, and for thy pleas ure th ey are and were created. " ~ Revelation 4 : 11 �� 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 Imprint Subject The topic of the resource Roanoke Valley Christian School Description An account of the resource The Imprint is the annual for Roanoke Valley Christian School. 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