Appomattox High School - Traveler Yearbook (Appomattox, VA)

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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.

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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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| a ane re Honorable Dan Daniels gives a bit of ad- vice. TO STRIVE IS TO ACHIEVE was the motto of the graduating class of 1978. On June 9th, the graduates felt within themselves that pride of achievement. Starting with the first grade, each individual strove to take another step higher. Graduation wasn't the end of the ladder but the beginning. Friday was given to the seniors as their day. Each awoke that cloudy morning with the sad sensation that today was their last day as Raiders. But as the day brightened, so did the graduates. By 8:00 o'clock that evening, each senior was full of excitement. Commencement exercises were conducted by senior class president, Ronnie Richardson. David Eye; Valedictorian and Glen Duff; Salutatorian, realizing this would be their last time together as a class, made their speeches wishing their fellow classmates good luck in the future. Honorable Dan Daniels, representative of the 5th congressional district, was the quest speaker. After the awarding of diplomas, the graduates of 1978 were filled with mixed emo- tions. Each realized their high school days had come to an end. But each looked to the future remembering — to strive is to achieve. 164 Graduates listen intently. Class of 78 sing of their “Memones Senior sponsors present diplomas. “T ooks like we've made it.”