Greeting

BHS Class of 1970 celebrated our 55th Reunion at Eastern Divide on July 26

There have been some new photos, with captions, added to "Our 55th Reunion tab" from our Class gathering. The issue has been resolved with the number photos in that space.

If there are pictures that you would like to share that you haven't sent me so far, you can add them to the site yourself, or email Dickie at DickRedding@icloud.com

What a fun evening with longtime friends.

Onward!

ONWARD INDIANS

If you are a member of the Blacksburg High School Class of 1970 and have not yet joined this website, we hope you will sign up. It's a great way to keep in touch with classmates and receive announcements and information.

Just go to the Home Page and sign up!

Onward Indians!!!!

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Our Actor Classmate

Tim Finton is a background actor in Dopesick filmed in Richmond this past spring. It will premier on Hulu today, October 13.

That's Tim applauding behind the little girl.

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Jimmy Wright Inducted Into the Blacksburg High School 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Jimmy Wright was a 4-year letterman in track and cross country on two undefeated cross-country teams. He set and held the BHS 2-mile record for two years, made the JV basketball team as an eighth grader, started on all offensive, defensive, and special teams on the eighth grade and JV football teams.

As the smallest defensive end to ever start for BHS, Wright led the team in backfield tackles and received the Coaches Award. The Indians’ 1969 defense gave up only 41 points in nine district games.

As a walk-on to Virginia Tech’s wrestling team with no formal experience, Jimmy started and lettered as a freshman and placed third in the collegiate state championship as a junior.

Jimmy coached Bridgewater College’s indoor and outdoor track and cross-country teams to third place or better conference finishes each of two seasons, qualified two male athletes to national qualifying times/distances, and started the first-ever women’s cross country team.

Jimmy is active is his church and volunteers at the local crisis pregnancy center. He is thankful to God for all these opportunities, but he is especially thankful for his wife, Wanda, their sons, Jamie and Matthew, daughters-in-law, Lisa and Amanda, and grandchildren Roman and Lunden.

Congratulations, Jimmy, on being honored for your exceptional accomplishments. We are proud of you!

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Congratulations to Donna on her recent retirement!

Retiring Blacksburg clerk has seen much after 41 year s | Govt and Politics | roanoke.com

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See the latest on Gary's car collection.

700+ CARS AT DUNCAN IMPORTS | JDM CARS IN THE 25 YEAR RULE - YouTube

Gary's car collection has been featured in another article!
He's becoming quite the celebrity!

Check it out.

Gary’s Car Collection

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