Athens High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, TX)

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County Clerk Talina Williams learns some of the mechanics of her new position at the courthouse. Students Enjoy Politics Game Seniors once again were elected and took office in political seats in and around Athens — but for one day only, of course. This was one realistic lesson for showing students how our government really works. Some of the positions held were county clerk, city attorney, district judge, sheriff, mayor, fire chief, dis- trict attorney and county judge just to name a few. County Judge John Jackson rolls his eyes in disgust while County Attorney Beth Mackley pleads a case. Fire chief Kenneth Mitchell examines some of the equipment on the fire truck to be sure it is working correctly. 24 STUDENT LIFE

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Juniors Angela McGee and Darla Baker work hard to put the finishing touches on the 1979 Jr.-Sr. Prom decorations. Ship, Pier Set Mood for Prom “Come Sail Away’’ gave the Jr.-Sr. Prom guests a feeling of being on a ship and set the mood for one of the favorite events of the year. Visitors were led onto the ‘“‘ship’’ by Jr. Ushers who were waiting on the ‘‘pier’’ for their arrival. Cookies and punch were served throughout the evening as juniors and seniors and their dates danced to the sounds of Dan Bell, a KVIL disc jockey. + A 4 Juniors Kathy Glass and Jere Gunstanson delight in a slow dance for a change instead of Seniors Tom Roberts and Susan Ward seem to be enjoying themselves while they take a break from dancing. disco dancing. STUDENT LIFE 23

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Joan of Arc (Win Bandy) screams as she recalls a dream of her hildhood. ; ; hy Joan (Win Bandy) pleads with Cauchom (Greg Morrow) to tell her that her army hasn't turned back. AOET DES Se Win, Brad, John Make All-Star Cast Cast members of ‘‘The Lark’’ received several awards in UIL competition. Win Bandy, John Jack- son and Brad Cobb were elected to the All-Star Cast, a tribute to their individual performances in the story of Joan of Arc. A condensed version of a longer play, the one-act sequence was written by Mrs. Agatha Warren. Greg Morrow, Travis Lile, Wendall Bass, Ernest Warren, Bryan Lindamood, Jim Bond, and Andrea Shipp made up the remainder of the cast. Cindy Long was the flutist. Mrs. Warren directed the play with assistance from Mrs. Julie Owens, her student teacher. Cindy Head and Stephen Smith were understudies. Donna Ruth Brister worked the lights and Dawn Lane did make-up. X | Cauchom (Greg Morrow) and Warrick (Brad Cobb) realize the ) mistake they have made in burning Joan of Arc. STUDENT LIFE 25