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Pocahontas
High School Memories
| Kenny Gibson
Class of 1973 |
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| Kenny Gibson Class of 1973 |
Pocahontas High School, Class of 1973, will always be
embedded in my memory forever, and I hope everyone else’s too. We had
a wonderful school institution which catered to all our successful
lifestyles we are now enjoying in our late years. My fondest memory I
look back on was the pep rallies held in the auditorium and then often
continued even after school in the gym or up on the football field, and
one a homecoming, took us to the streets of Pocahontas from the high
school to town and back. The excitement each of us had was unforgettable
and I can say honestly, I miss that. I’d like to add that I enjoyed the
bus ride to school, study hall, lunch and football or basketball
practice. What better way than now and using this forum can we express
our sincere gratitude and thanks for the quality education we received
from the finest teachers of Pocahontas High School in 1973. I think now
is most appropriate to say thank you to our principle’s, coaches and
teacher’s who ensured we had the best possible education opportunity
possible. Thank you: Bill Stone, Betsy Walker, Gaza Kovach, Mrs.
Louise Blizzard-whom I might add, we dedicated our year book too in
1973, our coaches: Mr. Donald L. Perfin, Mr. Bill Burnett, Mr. Garland
Roberts, and Mr. Larry Ellis, our teachers: Mrs. S. Trent, Mrs. H. Haga,
Mrs. B.Wyrick, Mrs. A. Rowden, Mrs. C. Boone, Mr. E. Erskin III, Mr. B.
Wright, Mrs. V Lubliner, Mrs. D. Price, Mrs. M. Kovach, Mrs. L. Trigg,
Mrs. J. Fleming, Mrs. N. Lotito, Mrs. Harmon, Mr. H Estridge, Mrs. R.
Haun, Mrs. B Gentry, Mrs. A. Neece and Mrs. B Dougherty. 1973 was truly
the “Best” and most fun year and one that will be never forgotten. My
special thanks to Mr. Larry Kenneth Dillon, my best friend, and our
editor of the Class Yearbook of 1973. His leadership, commitment and
dedication throughout the years have led to several successful class
reunions since graduation. Hey, Larry lets have one more! One more for
the Gipper! |
| Larry Dillon Class of 1973 |
My name is Larry Dillon. I graduated in 1973. My
most fond memory of Pocahontas High School was being on the 1972
Basketball Team that beat Graham to win the Tazewell County Basketball
Championship. Coach Burnette was a great coach then. Also we beat
Bramwell High School that year which also was a big highlight. We went
on to District and barely lost in the 2nd round in District play.
Another fond memory for me was being the Editor of the High School
Yearbook and working with great friends like Marcia Dinkins (Thompson),
Patty Hylton (Dameron), Peggy Salyers (Scarberry), Jerry Sinkfork, Tommy
Howell, Vicki Sarver, etc. All were great friends even today.
Lastly, another great memory was going in the Air Force together with
Kenny Gibson. He was and has always been a great friend. We shared
many experiences together in the Air Force, especially in Basic Training
and Tech School. He contributed to our last H.S. reunion in 2003 with a
wonderful Pocahontas coin he had made in Korean and brought in so
everyone in our graduating class could have this commemorative coin
Celebrating our “30th” High School Reunion. Our last reunion was great! |
| Barbara Mathena Shrader Class of 1959 |
The
Carnival Cruise was above and beyond any expectations that anyone of us may have had. From
my brother Robert Mathena and I a heart-felt thanks to Jan and anyone else that helped
with this cruise. Our relationship is now more than that of just school chums. There is a
deep friendship
that
draws us even closer. I have some getting even with a certain person, and he knows whom he
is. This is an all in fun getting even. Once again, WE HAD A BALL. Wish you all could have been there. When are we
going again?? IN A WHILE!!!!!! ---Barbara Shrader |
Garland "John" Roberts
Teacher from 1970 - 1974
Voice of the Indians for 26 years |
In
the middle of the 50's, I lived in Pocahontas at 27 Water Street. In the winter
time, snow heavy, school closed, the town would allow us to sleigh ride from the top
of Water St. to the center of town, over the bridge or up on Center Street. We would
have a fire and most times someone would make hot cocoa. Every child in the town
would more than likely be there. In the summer, it would not be a good weekend if we
had not went to the drugstore, listen to the jukebox and sip on fresh made cherry or
vanilla coke. Ah, the memories of the past. Remember the movie theater.
A quarter would get you in, a bag of popcorn and a drink. I always took some
little old lady's quarter, bought the ticket, brought her stub so that she would have
a chance for the money drawing. Most older folk didn't want anyone to know of the
gambling habit on Saturday, which was okay by me. Merry Christmas to all. |
| Mary Lou Murray Pressley Class of 1965 |
I would like to know if there if anyone who has or knows anyone
who has a photo of the old school house that was up on the hill in Boissevain, Va. It
was the Elementary School. The classes were from the first grade to the 7th grade. It
would be greatly appreciated. Send the picture to zeusmom7@aol.com |
Eddie Goss
Class of 1966
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It is great to see our Alma Mater have so many memories for ages.
I like to thank the class of 1966 for a lot of great times. I look back on
those days with Coach Lucas, Mr. Butt, Mrs. Griffith and Mr. Kovach. I have been a
teacher and Coach for 37 years and still think of the great times at PHS. Hi to Sam,
Nancy, Randy S., Randy P., Helen, Harold, Martha and Mary Jane, Freda, Jerry, Ty and all
the other members of the class. Hope your life has been enjoyable. |
| Carolyn Murray Cox Class of 1952 |
About the 2006 Peel Chestnut Mountain Pumpkin Festival Thanks so much
for the pictures. Hope to make it next year and get a fried bologna sandwich - Love
em. Hope that everyone has a beautiful Holiday Season! |
| Aleta Jo Goodwin Issacs Class of 1968 |
The site is wonderful! I am so thankful someone took the time to
care. I hope some of us can get a reunion together for our 1968 class. Again
thanks. |
| Dr. Tom Butt Class of 1953 |
God bless all who loved the Indians! Check me out at cd baby.com 8/26/06 |
| Steven Hardy Class of 1985 |
Nice Website! I hope that a lot more PHS graduates use this to
talk and to find classmates. |
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The Pocahontas Indians Boys Basketball
1950
Click on picture to enlarge
Many thanks to Jerry Luke, Class of 1951, for identifying the year on this picture for
us! |
| Joeann Waters Standley
Class of
1955 |
Thank you for all of your hard work in order to keep our
memories of our youth alive. We grow old too soon and memories help keep our minds
young and alive. Those days were happy days even though we struggled at times.
Those struggles helped prepare us for our future. Thank you so mush for all of the
time you have spent to make our reunions very enjoyable! 10/03/05 |
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