Appomattox High School - Traveler Yearbook (Appomattox, VA)

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At ZOO AM, a5: on March 24, a group of twenty two students and | two chaperones left for Washington National Air- | . port where they boarded a plane and headed for | Mexico City. i The eight days and nights were spent touring : historical sights such as the Aztec Pyramids, The ih Basilica of Guadelupe, and the Museum of r Anthropology in the mornings. The afternoons i were spent shopping in the open markets, sun- 3 bathing on the hotel roof, and exploring the city. i The evenings were highlighted by trips to the 1 movies, discos and subways. The trip proved to be educational and entertaining for everyone. Many of the students impressed with the guapo people plan to return next year. Upper Right: The whole group got together for a picture in Mexico. Middle Right: This year’s representatives to Boy’s State; David Stratton and Freddie Mitchell. Lower Right: Girl’s State participants are Tamara Nash and Rita Reynolds. Upper Left: Teresa Lively and Beth Carter attended the 1978 Governor’s School for the Gifted.

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ACHS Roadrunners Running with the perseverance of Wiley Coyote, the ACHS boys track team developed a lot of character during the 1978 season, finishing with a record of 0-5. In order to promote interest in participating in more than one event, Coach Ray Archer organized a pentathaton and a decathalon. The pentathaton, a five event contest, was won by Robert Harding. The overall winner of the decathalon was Andrae Spencer. The girls track team showed a few more “Roadrunner Characteristics, ending the season with a record of 3-4. They were also able to send Mary Franklin to the state track meet, where she finished third. Coaches, Sam Martin and Ray Archer, seemed to be pleased on the whole with the progress of their teams. Mary Franklin — ACHS'’ representative to State track meet. 161

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Class Day 78... Class day 78, began with the standing of the underclassmen, as the Seniors, in the form of blue and grey streamers, marched into the auditorium. All looked on with a mixture of emotion, as the Senior class president, Ronnie Richardson, started the class day activities. Emotions stayed on the rise as the class history was read by Karen Gillaspie. Next came the class motto, which was, “To strive is to achieve”, this was read by Marzetta Hodnett. The Seniors were able to show off their musical abilities, as the class song, “Memories”, writ- ten and composed by Roxie Martin, was sung. All waited patiently, with a twinge of anxiety, as the scholarships and awards were given, and those students recognized. Then came the giving of the gifts to those people who had become very special to the Seniors, Mr. Bat- tle, Mrs. Beasley, Mr. McLean and Mr. Armontrout. Next came the long awaited reading of the last will and testament by Jay Franklin and Judy Ayers. After many laughs and a few tears, it was time for class day to end. As the alma mater was sung and the recessional started, both Senior and underclassmen knew things would never be quite the same. css aa en a a aS a Sica A pacha ee A AERA ae ecg rape ieion tatiana beatae MRel At ie RA LAOS: Cat Seabee TY wetiee t i SiO OD conse sia Valedictorian and Salutatorian are recognized. Seniors talk over last minute business. Darrell Puckett gives the audience another laugh. Seniors wait for their cue.