Athens High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, TX)

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Dennis Blaylock entertains students with ‘‘Three Times a Lady ’ during the choir concert. Pam Welch (Princess Leia) and Edward Royall (R2D2) wait for their cues in the Star Wars skit during the Freefare concert. Kaye Maxey ‘jams down before the student body during the ‘Music Through the Ages assembly. STUDENT LIFE 17

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Sophomore Willie Hadnot takes his first (and only) harp lesson during an assembly by a harp trio. Present at every pep rally, the Stingerettes perform a skit for the student body. Assemblies Break Routine Students enjoyed many assemblies this year that entertained them and also interrup ted the usual routine of classes. These included tradi- tional gatherings such as pep rallies, book reviews Sponsored by the Library Club, choir concerts and the election speeches for Student Council offices. Fresh additions included a concert by the rock group ‘‘Freefare,’’ a Student Council voter awareness program, a police department pro- gram on self defense, and the Yearbook staff's slide show and sales promotion presentation. School favorites were presented to the student body during the Second Annual Favorites assem- bly. These students were nominated and elected by the entire student body and respective classes the week before the assembly. Certificates were presented to nominess and the winners in all nine categories. 16 STUDENT LIFE Waymond Warren, a drama student, recites ‘Jest ‘fore Christmas” for students during the Christmas assembly.

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Senior Tim Huffman does his version of a hula girl in the skit, ‘Grass Skirt. ’ Students Star in Band Follies The 31st Annual Band Follies proved to be a smash hit as audiences filled the auditorium for the various day and two night shows. The ‘‘A”’ band opened the shows with several patriotic selections followed by the traditional ‘‘Civil War Fantasy.’’ AHS students then showed their many talents as they entertained through comedy, instrumental, vocal, and dance acts. Mr. Wayne Mackley of the Chamber of Com- merce served as master of ceremonies for the Follies. Juniors Beverly Baker and Chelli Hargrove shoot it out in the skit ‘‘Cow Patti” during a morning show. 18 STUDENT LIFE |