Adair County High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Columbia, KY)

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Late Band, Rain Dampen Spirits On the afternoon of May 14, 1976, the transforma- tion of the ACHS gym into a courtyard of beauty and magic was completed. The prom was ready to begin. The portrayal of the theme, “We May Never Pass This Way Again,” came about after many hours of both labor and worry. There were a few last minute adjustments that affected the outcome of the prom. After the large foun- tain sprang a leak, the juniors hurriedly remedied the situation. The result: a smaller fountain. The late band and the rainy night at first lowered morale, but before the night was over, students were swaying to the music of the band. Image, and most of the night’s anxieties had vanished. 1. Couples move to the vibrations of Imoge. 2. This was the fruit of our labors. 3. The tables were lined with anxious students awoiting the band. 4. Mr. Arnold directed construction of the prom. 5. Susan Willis says it all about prom night. “It came off pretty good. The decora- tions looked real nice and the band was good, even if they were late.” — Anthony Ballou “It was a lot of fun. I don’t think the teachers should have brought their kids.” — Beverly England “I missed the best part. I left five minutes before Bernie Bricker put soap bubbles in the fountain.” — John M.Baker We May Never Pass This Way Again Life — so they say Is but a gome and they let it slip away; Love — like the Autumn sun Should be dying, but it’s only just begun. Like the twilight in the road up ahead. They don’t see just where we re goin’. And all the secrets in the universe Whisper in our ears and all the years will come and go And take us up, always up. We may never pass this way again. Dreams — so they say A Are for fools and they let them drift awoy; Peace — like the silent dove Should be fly in but it s only just begun. Like Columbus in the olden days We must gather all our courage. Sail our ship out on the open sea. Cast away our fears and all the years will come and And take us up — always up. We may never pass this way again. PT mm So I wanna laugh while 'he laughin’ is easy. I wanna cry if it makes it worthwhile. I may never pass this way again. That's why I want it with you, ’Cause you make me feel like I'm more than a friend Like I'm the |ourney and you're the journey s end. I may never pass ■$ way again. That's why I wanffl with you We may never pfts this way t 1 aby. gain. jamcs cue 973 Powobreoker Mune JE v; 12 Prom

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f ACHS Experiences A Year of Events During the year many events of the nation left last- ing impressions on the students and faculty of Adair County High School. In one of the closest and most exciting presidential elections in the history of our country, Jimmy Carter became the 39th President of the United States of America. Voter turnout was exceptionally high, although voter apathy had been one of the major issues. Some campaign strategies of both Carter and Gerald Ford included the highly publicized debates, peanut necklaces, and the controversial interview with PLAYBOY. Excitement over the nation’s bicentennial celebra- tion had nearly died out by the time school started. Students groaned at the word BICENTENNIAL, and most people agreed that it had become more of a “buy-centennial.” Innsbruck, Austria, became the scene of sports action early in the year as the site of the Winter Olym- pics. However, nationalism became an issue in the Summer Olympic Games when Canada barred the Republic of China from competing under any name but Taiwan. Almost 30 nations dropped out of the Games as a protest against a New Zealand rugby team com- peting in South Africa. The Cincinnati Reds proved their superiority by win- ning the National League playoff in three straight games. They then defeated the American League champs, the New York Yankees, in four successive games. Johnny Bench was voted MVP, and the hot water bottle became standard equipment as a hand- warmer.