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

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Student life Not all people have the same interests and attitudes when it comes to school and community. Some people channel their in- terests and ideas into worthwhile projects which not only help themselves but others as well. Events such as the prom, graduation, and the homecomings are ex- amples of the many activities that both students and teachers try to make successful each year. The Student Life Section is dedicated to those who work Behind the Scenes for the success of any project, no matter how great or how small. Sophomore Sharon Ramage looks for a book to do a report for one of her classes The library reference skills play an important part in every student's school life student life 9

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Long, hard hours of work are a par! of getting ready for every track meet for Seniors Karen Kerr and Sheila Smith. Behind the SC6110S (continued) The kitchen staff and custodians also spent endless hours behind the scenes preparing meals and keeping the school in top condition. The office staff tried to keep everything running as smoothly as possible. Office aides ran errands daily for both teachers and administrators. All the effort that goes into a production is vital to its success. If we are successful as individuals, as a student body, and as a community, it is because we took the time behind the scenes to prepare. Mr . Henrietta Scott’s sixth period Art I class sit on the lawn next to the artroom to do their tree sketches 8 theme

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Graduation: “We worked hard all year to get ready for graduation night, and I think everything went pretty smoothly, said Senior Sponsor Phillip Hadley. He was referring to Friday night, May 14, 1982, the date set for the senior class to officially become “high school graduates.” “The last six weeks of school was definitely the crucial time, and the time we worked the hardest, said another Senior Sponsor Michael Campbell. “We had a few problems with the printer and getting the speaker, but overall it went pretty well.” The night finally arrived and Steve Burton, the class president, introduced the speaker. Dr. Larry Scott, a former Adair County High School graduate, who is now a pediatrician in Danville, Ken- tucky. Mixed emotions were obvious as Dr. Scott discussed the problems and bene- fits of leaving high school and going out into the world of college or work or both. The benediction was delivered by the Reverend Don Benningfield, pastor of the Columbia United Methodist Church. The Valedictorian was Sharon Kay Waggener with a four year scholastic average of 98.918, and the Salutatorian was Sheila Ray Curry with an average of 98.548. Numerous scholarships were awarded including the Harbart and Nona Bess Walker Scholarship for highest ACT composite score given to Gary Burton. Gary also received the National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship from Lindsey Wilson College. Jeff Brock man received the University of Kentucky Agriculture Schol- arship and Danny Graves was awarded the University of Kentucky Vice President’s Scholarship. The class flower was a red rose and the class song was “Dream On.” The motto they chose was “Cherish yesterday, dream of tomorrow, and live for today.” Melissa McLean picks up her report card for the last time as a student at ACHS. A new beginning unfolds 10 graduation