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

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| The Booster Club installed newly painted bleachers and a press box on the football field. The trim on the school was painted, applying the finishing touch on its renovation. theme 5

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Racing ahead Compared to the campaign promises and Olympic fanfare of this year, the developments our school made may have seemed minute. But we truly spent our time racing ahead in the field of academics, as well as improving our school’s appearance. “Over the past few years, we have undergone a gradual change, said Principal George Critz. “We are emphasizing academics more and, for the first time, all non-academic organiza- tions must meet after school. This was done in accordance with state law and, unless changed, will remain school policy. The greatest advance in our academics program was the adoption of the accreditation process. Through this procedure, teachers document all classwork and assignments given to the students a week in advance. “It’s a lot of trouble, but it will prove helpful in the long run,” commented Mr. Critz. After a period of five years, a team from Frankfort will come and examine these records for three days. They will note the areas in which we are deficient. Our administration will then prepare a written statement tell- ing how they plan to rectify these areas of deficiency. “This program will improve the school’s format,” stated Counselor Ruby Roach, “and, eventually, will help each student.” A new finish was laid on the gym floor after flooding caused the old finish to be removed. Juniors Jeff Wilkerson and Sam Black keep in shape for the cross country team by competing in a friendly race. 4 theme

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Racing Ahead — % Our school raced ahead and continued to improve its ap- pearance. The trim outside the school was painted and new floors were laid in rooms 3 and 19. The cafeteria received new tables and chairs in an endeavor to modernize it. The gym floor was totally refinished due to flooding that caused the old finish to be removed. A new press box and newly painted bleachers were added to the football field’s sideline. Although our athletic depart- ment did not change that much, sports practice did. Due to the new state law, all sports activities were held after school as op- posed to being held during 6th period study hall. Overall, however, academics received the greatest im- provements. And, according to Mr. Critz, ’’Let’s face it. That’s what we're here for, to get an education.” Shane Arnold □ September 21 was declared Jim Moss Day. after Coach Moss saved the life of Mike Antle. The math department received new textbooks, and Mrs. Carolyn Hancock's Algebra II class was no exception. s lVI v. 6 theme