Powell Valley High awards 110 diplomas in Big Stone Gap
Powell Valley High School in Big Stone Gap presented 110 diplomas at the commencement exercises held Monday night. Eighteen students earned honors with averages over 90. Notable awards went to valedictorian Marilyn Wampler and salutatorian Sarah Sutherland, plus various department and citizenship prizes. Johnny Black received athletic honors, and the Russell Cooper Memorial Award honored senior lettermen for scholastic excellence.
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Big Stone Gap
Wampler
Shirley Ann Head
Mezilya
Marilyn Wampler
Sarah Mary Sutherland
Judith Johnson
Johnny Vermillion
Russell Cooper
Russell G. Cooper
U. S, Army
Korea
Powell Valley High School
Cooper
George Litton
Lees-Meraey College
Virginia Intermont College Commencement Set for June 5
Virginia Intermont College in Bristol plans its 7th commencement in the college amphitheatre Sunday at 9 30 a m with 179 graduates. President Dr Floyd Turner delivers the address in July marks year five of his tenure. Notable student Johnny Vermillion, with a 90 6 average, reports to West Point July 1. An outdoor buffet at 3 p m, choir and orchesis recitals, and a horse show accompany the events.
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Bristol
Virginia
Intermont College
Floyd ¥. Turner
Virginia Intermont
Turner
Johnny Vermillion
West Point
Boots and Saddle Club
W. Patten
Virginia Intermont Chorus
Orchesis -Dance Company
Theatre of the Fine Arts Center
H20
de. Turner
Tucky
Dr. 8
Cales
Greeneville
June Graham
Kingsport
C. A. Bobo
Collierville
Winston Wiser
Shelbyville
Big Stone Society To Have Show In Rose Garden
The Big Stone Gap Rose Society will hold its annual Rose Show on June 4 from 2 30 to 6 p m at the Episcopal Church Parish House. Awards chairman Mrs W R Stone says 14 trophies and awards will be given in horticulture classes along with American Rose Society certificates. Hospitality chairwoman Mrs Dave Isaac is arranging a tea table. Show chairman Mrs R C Hamblen notes exhibits must be in place by 11 30 a m on show day. The society was organized about 60 years ago.
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Big Stone Gap
Rose Society
Episcopal Church Parish House
W. R. Stone
American Rose Society
Dave Isaac
R. C.hamblen
Graduation Exercises Highlight Local Awards Ceremony
In the graduation exercises Monday night Jack Gibbs dance director presented the awards while principal J P Horton awarded the diplomas. Music was provided by the Powell Valley High School Band under director David Tipton.
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Jack Gibbs
J. P. Horton
Powell Valley High School
David Tipton
Assault Charge Is Dismissed
Rogersville reports felonious assault charges against Kenneth Capps, owner of Cherokee Grill near Rogersville, were dismissed in Sessions Court Tuesday after a former employee Jean Holder alleged a chair strike. A witness testified Capps did not attempt to hit her, leading Judge Carl Frazier to grant dismissal.
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Rogersville
Kenneth Capps
Cherokee Grill
Jean Holder
Capps
Hawkins Horse Show Grows With Area Interest In 1966
Rogersville remembers the Hawkins County Horse Show origins dating to 1943 and plans for the 1966 event at Rogersville High School Athletic Field. Byron Rogers, longtime manager, notes about 250 horses expected and Kiwanis sponsorship led by Harrell Beets. The show draws riders from Florida to Virginia, with early memories of Mr Rich and Miss Alice Sturm in a pair-riders class.
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Byron Rogers
Hawkins County
Janelle
Rogersville
Rogers
Rogersville High School
Harrell Beets
Rogersville Kiwanis
East
Tennessee
Rich
Lale R. BE. Amstrong
Stony Point
Alice Sturm
Rogersville showmen leave mark on walking horse circuit
In Rogersville readers recall long line of outstanding showmen who shaped local walking horse events. Sam Paschal and others from Murfreesboro Knoxville Blythewood Farms and Kentucky are noted for past world championships. Janelle Rogers of the family prepares for a wedding while continuing walking horse duties and the Rogerses host guests rather than compete.
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Rogersville
Sam Paschal
Murfreesboro
Shelbyville
Janelle
Sweatie Pie
Susie Q
Susie
Rogers Stables
Rogers
Hawkins County
Hogers
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Julia Ann Tuck
Merton Campbell Cawood
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Judy Pauline Tate
Reseanna Lyan Carly
Nancy Rebecca
Clarkston
Home Economics
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Larry Lee Sheen
John
Annette Tankersley
Martin Vermillion
George Anns
Gaye
Black
University of Tenesse
Virginia Intermont College
Hare
Chey
Ford
Plym
Center St
Dial
Clinton Sykes
Cherokee National Forest
Big Stone Society
Sterchi’s
DEVGE
The
Hartle CO
Henry
Amy
General
Lylee
Wilcox Dr
Hawkins Horse Show
Florida
Kentucky
North Carolina
Wear
Bradley Blair
Carter's Valley
George Wheeler
Allandale Farms
Bask
David Neil
Blythewood Farms
Cleveland
Lee Kills
Myron Elys
Harold
Catherine Sherrill
Rachael
Knoxville
Ross Cates
la Follette
Clem Lovell
Ken
Jack Taylor
Taylor
Taylor Stables
Old Fair
Wayne Dehoney
Dehoney
Nove
Jackson
Southern Baptist Convention
Dune
Richard Burdette Jil
Long Island, NY
Sterchi's
Mullins
Quillen
E. Sullivan
Sterchi
Holston Glass
E. Main St
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