Abingdon High School - Beacon Yearbook (Abingdon, VA)

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Students Receive Awards During an Assem bly Activities and Academics Assembly Students who have worked diligently and excelled academically during the year were honored during the Academic Assembly. This year, many citizenship awards, scholarships, and other honor awards were presented. Numerous seniors received scholarships from various clubs and community organiza¬ tions. Accepting an award before the student body is indeed, an honorable experience. TOP LEFT: Mr. Brown accepts the Inter¬ national Science and Engineering Award from Tom Mattson on behalf of the school. BOTTOM LEFT: Cindy Wright, president of the Civinettes, accepts the award for the Best Service Club from Mr. Gregory. TOP RIGHT: Janie Gold receives one of the mathematics awards and seems pleased with her certificate and medal. 25

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TOP: The words Falcon Pride stand out boldly behind members of the head table at the Athletic Banquet. BOTTOM LEFT: Coach Fred Selfe re¬ cognizes Gilmer Murray for his participation in wrestling. BOTTOM RIGHT: Teresa Wright, a J.V. Cheerleader, is recognized by Mrs. Pless, the J.V. cheerleading sponsor. 24

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TOP LEFT: Susan Barrow accepts the Science and Mathematics award from Mr. Sheffield. BOTTOM LEFT: Virgil Anderson goes forward to receive the Gibson Vance Memorial Scholarship. TOP RIGHT: Jennie Taylor is enthusiastic about her Citizenship award. BOTTOM RIGHT: Patricia Glover receives an Eighth Grade Scholastic award. 26