Appomattox High School - Traveler Yearbook (Appomattox, VA)

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Big Mac: Order of the Day

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October 21st showed itself to be an exceptionally exciting day, not only because it fell on a Friday, but because it was designated on the school calendar as Homecoming 77. Emotions were further intensified when students were evacuated and left to stand on the practice field while police searched the building for possible traces of a bomb. After the threat was proven false, classes reassembled although accom- plishing any work seemed next to impossible. Homecoming festivities got into full swing with the start of the pep rally which provided a needed release of energy after an ex- plosive day. Then, under blue skies, Raider spirit reatetcel acre debcoletejal the town in the form of a parade. By 8:00 the Raiders were in gear, and ready to ring Liberty's bell in front of the crowd at Bragg Stadium. And this they did as they trounced over the Minutemen 33-6, interrupted only by the halftime show when Karen Gillaspie was crowned Homecoming Queen. Good times rolled on as students and alumnae danced to the tune of The Royal Kings. Just another Homecoming? No way. It was Homecoming '77, even more special when Seniors realized that they'd played their last high school game at Bragg Stadium and that next year they'd be alumnae, coming home to A.C.H.S. Dancing the Niqhi Away The Royal Kings Touchdown! John Rothgeb gains ground to keep the Raiders ahead, © assisted by the blocks of Jay, Monroe, and John. “Liberty's Last Minute,” theme of the parade. is } depicted in the float by i members of the F.B.L.A.

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ee A) AW ) a a rn . LA es a eee @ uF hie ig P ma © ms Met it vevER SINS ‘€ SR SHRERHRDR ERG GG EE! VULUAUERERUUN DAR p pert ees The role of a high school administrator must be one of the most trying, demanding, yet rewarding professions a person could get involved in. Qualities characteristic of such a leader should include understanding, patience, loyalty to the cause of education, and, maybe most importantly, a sense of humor. The individual who could fill those boots would obviously be of unique character. It takes more than a college cer- tificate or a master’s degree in school law — it takes years of dedication and determination. On top of this, the ad- ministrator needs to earn the acceptance and respect of the student body. Our school is able to boast of such a man who is not sim- ply an employee but one of the roots of what makes us what we are. With his feet firmly established in Raider Country af- ter 19 years, we feel that Mr. John McLean deserves more than the title of assistant principal — he’s our, “Where-would- we-be-withaqut-him man.” For this r students (tk you've freely ait g feeling of self-worth, we proudly and respectfully present this book to you and say, “Thanks, Mr. Mac.” 15 i i i RI er dG 3 DENTS TE ETE