Macon Academy - Lance and Shield Yearbook (Tuskegee, AL)

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.1 .. While Coach Wilson encourages, Block! Get that man! Block! , most of the boys are wishing this hot, sweaty summer practice would end. Sharon looks on as Dawn starts the music for the Flags' and Majorettes' practice. Attempting to get together, the band practices marching to insure fascinating half-time shows. Billy smiles proudly after a long week at Boys' State of learning and campaigning. Opening his car door, Guy is ready for an ex- citing week of activities at Boys' State. is w, PN X - -mils X Q f Ra - ' Li l eb ...u or W ' M . 'I I if - mgtigzaf -it , ' ' ay if Sis: W Y

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W 1: as 'Ulla 'im Mr. Edwards touches the hearts of all as he gives his final good-byes to the Seniors of '74, The graduating six-graders sit tensely as they wait for the presentation of their diplomas. Mr. Edwards congratulates Dianne Whatley as she gladly receives her long-awaited diploma. With mixed emotions these graduates begin those final steps away from MA as students.

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x .tt ,,.ifalsalfstezieefiffffii I l Q ii ' -.UU I 2, g,n5sfz-.3515 V , . Lynn Long's determined expression reveals the extreme concentration each MA Varsity cheer- leader must possess to achieve perfection in cheering. jinnie Webster and jane Edwards spent much of their summer vacation at a Baptist Church Camp in Shocco Springs. lane Sheppard and Rodney Cox represent many of MA's mountain riders during the adventur- ous summer months. Before beginning her dazzling week long stay at Girls' State, linnie Webster checks over her luggage. MA Students, lndustrious Yet Carefree The termination of the '73-'74 school year marked the commencement of still another lazy, carefree summer for most MA students. But for a few stu- dents with an eagerness to be useful and overpowered by a lust for money, summer employment was acquired. The more leisurely groups indulged in such activities as working with home- town clubs, baking under the smelter- ing sun, roaming the hills of Tennes- see, daydreaming in the fantasy land of Disney World, or simply doing and seeing as much or as little as possible. While the industrious students spent their precious summer vacation work- ing in local department stores, dairy bars, hospitals, camps, and various odd jobs. Armed with opened minds and an ea- gerness for perceiving new revela- tions, the cheerleaders, majorettes, and flags ventured to clinics in hopes of gaining new insights toward the betterment of their individual organi- zation. Their many hours of laborious work proved beneficial and well worth the effort as they were awarded top honors. Conducting a clinic- of their own, the MA Band practiced several hours a week in preparation for the upcoming football season. Representing MA at Boys' State, Guy Whatley and Billy Segrest traveled to Troy State University where the con- ference was held. They practiced and learned the military and governmental functions of our stateg jinnie Webster represented MA at Girls' State which was held this year at Huntington Col- lege in Montgomery. Receiving the good citizenship award was one of the various honors bestowed upon linnie during the week. 21