Abingdon High School - Beacon Yearbook (Abingdon, VA)

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Math Students Play Numbers Game From General Business to Advanced Math our minds were filled with millions of num¬ bers. Sometimes we did not know whether to add, subtract, multiply, or divide, but with the teachers ' help, we finally arrived at the correct answer. Some were glad that only two years of Math were required, while others studied fur¬ ther into theorms and complicated equations. Trying to prove that x=y wasn ' t always easy, and solving problems that took three sheets of paper wasn ' t easy either. Striving to get high grades in Math also made us think logically for ourselves. Mr. Jesse makes sure that Denny Farmer solves a math problem correctly. 18 Debbie McCroskey, Rhonda McCroskey, Mary Jo Johnson, and Harlene Singleton share the fun of making flash cards in math class. Bobby Wilson shows the class how to solve an equation in three basic steps.

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Lee Phipps demonstrates the art of making an Afghan on Monks cloth. This pattern is called the Christmas tree pattern. Sam Dollinger tries to calm Judy Grantham and Robert Briscoe down, while practicing their skit in humanities. Danny Wilson meditates while Valerie Horne enjoys the argument. Kenny Forrester takes pleasure in locating the State of Kansas on the map. Terri Corvin tries to ignore Coach Bishop as he teases her in Sociology class. 17

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Coach Buchanan prepares to take Tammy Bailey and Julia Galliher out on the highway for behind the wheel experience. Learning how a car operates is another vital part of Driver ' s Training. Coach Clear explains the function of the fan belt to Mark Hilt and Ralph White. coutmroi H MOTOR COMPANY Vicki Carr makes all the necessary adjustments before starting the car. Wheel in a Wheel Knowing how to work all the instruments on the dashboard of the car is the first step of Driver’s Training; learning to drive is last but certainly not least. Parallel park¬ ing was one of the hardest things to learn and keeping within the speed limit wasn ' t easy. From back gravel roads to the interstate, practice makes perfect. 19