Anderson County High School - Beartracks Yearbook

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,v 15? E A A Qian 5 N -4 fav 5 FZ f 8 :rf ' MLW? at . ,,NW,,,. ,P 2 1 ,ff mi 1 Lael f an wt' r ,, M my J ,,.. . Principal Larry Barnett congratulates Binoj George as he accepts the Woodford Porter Scholarship. As he gives the opening speech, class vice- president Doug Chilton gets the crowd go- ing by making them laugh. Listening to the song that Meredith Hyatt sings, Kevin Dean thinks of saying good- bye to his classmates. Making his way to his seat, Wayne Hawkins marches in to meet his partner, Graduation - 167

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Graduation: A da all seniors waited for Finally May 29 had arrived. And it Wasn't raining. It was a perfect day for the class of '87, Although some seniors had ar- rived at school early to put final touches on the decorations, by 7:15 or so all the seniors were at school ready to graduate. For the first time in ACHS histo- ry the seniors made their way to the football field for graduation ceremonies. It felt great being outside, said senior Cindy Bled- soe. It would have been so hot in the gym. After the seniors marched in, Doug Chilton, class vice-president, gave the welcoming speech. Some of you will work for a liv- ing, some will go to the military some will go to college and some will get married, he said. But if The first row of seniors remain standing as the others march in. During graduation, Lori Bowen and Lara Brock talk about old times. Giving the farewell speech, class president Heather Brough thanks her parents. 166 - Graduation you're lucky like me, you can smooch off your parents for the rest of your life. Even though Doug's speech was humorous, there were still tears going down his face, as Well as the faces of the seniors. After the presentation of awards, which included Billy Blackburn's 13-year perfect atten- dance and Cassy Barr's 4.0 grade point average all through high school, Heather Brough, class president, gave the farewell speech. As she fought through tears, she talked about the friends she had made during high school and about the friends the class had lost, especially Lyn Tucker whc died this year. After Mr. Barnett and Mr. Fen- tress presented each senior with their diploma, the time had come that all the seniors had waited for Mr. Barnett told the seniors to turn their tassels. They were now graduates of Anderson County High School. fi E , . , t,,. .. .1 z.., ,... I !

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Pictures Galore At Graduation i W. 2 Entering alphabetically these seniors whose names begin with C M and D, make their Way onto the football field. Although a joyous occasion, graduation still had a serious impact on Dave Woods, Bud Taylor, and Ann Richmond. The ceremonies over and hats shed, Meredith Hyatt and Darrin Willard share in the excitement of graduation. Receiving congratulations from Mr. Barnett, Tony Simpson accepts a certificate from Countryside Motors for a 51,000 scholarship. 168 - Graduation if