Abingdon High School - Beacon Yearbook (Abingdon, VA)

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Seeking an excuse to be absent before leaving the house was pretty sorry but sow® days we felt defeated before we even began. Dragging to school, facing that worst class first, we thought our day was ruined. Frustration began at being the only one who didn't understand what the teacher was saying. When he spoke faster than we could write and we developed a chronic case of writer's cramp, we sometimes: wished he'd drop dead. Could the feeling have been mutual? It was a nice feeling to pass a pop quiz and the ultimate satisfaction was having no homework that night. Top: Snacking coincides with studying but it doesn't seem to interfere with the concentration of Miss Linda Crenshaw and Mrs. Sandra Jonas who are working toward their Masters Degrees. Far Left: In the Voice of Democracy contest Jenny Clark stands tall in the presentation of her thoughts on patriotism. Left: Chemistry class proves puzzling to Phil Bradley, who offers a bewildered look to his teacher.

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Top: Taking a make-up test is such a lonely experience. Nancy Loving concentrates on her dismal project. Above: Working at Hardee's can tantalize the old taste buds! Kelvin Medley and a co-worker prepare hamburgers. Right: Mr. Darius Oliver lines up the sections of his grade book to avoid errors in recording grades.

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Freedom Of Choice No hope for a second wind was in sight until Dr. George Gumm, the school board, and the faculty put their heads and efforts together to unveil the revolu¬ tionary English Elective Program. For years, students had been going to English classes to learn of the basics in grammar and of the mystique in literature. It used to be English year in and English year out. When we were asked if we'd like to learn about mythology, newspapers, concepts of love, western stories, or Bible literature, we didn't know what to say! No more resentful feelings about the routine English Classes?! Great! Deep concentration on his reading material causes Sam Rosenbaum to become alarmed as a camera flash disturbes him. Below: From the Bench stu¬ dents Robin Kaylor, and Audrey Anderson add the final touches to a bulletin board. Bill Hendricks and Jane Warren take a breather. 10 English