Athens High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, TX)

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The Senior Picnic gives Lakita Hadnot and Demetra Barker a chance to show off their dance moves to Edward Royall. Keith Tull and Tom Hardin relax and enjoy their meal on the hood of a truck before joining the activities. Seniors Enjoy Outdoors This year’s Senior Picnic was again held after the Awards Assembly. Seniors and Junior Ushers trekked out to R. H. Lee Park to enjoy hamburg- ers, chips, cookies, and Cokes. Despite a cloudy day and cold water, seniors showed no mercy as they threw classmates and sponsors into the lake after lunch. Frisbee and socializing also were popular activities before a large group left for a special Senior Night at Six Flags Over Texas. Serving his shift as chef, Coach John Kennedy grills hamburg- ers for hungry Seniors. STUDENT LIFE 29

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Sophomore Mario Davis places his painting on the wall to be viewed by visitors to the first art show. Art Show Well Received Students worked hard during the semester in Mrs. Frances-Lee Galey’s art classes to develop their talents. An art show in May was the climax of the art year as students entered their own ‘‘mas- terpieces”’ in the show to be judged. Blue, red and white ribbons were awarded in each of nine cate- gories. The categories included pen and ink, char- coal, pastel, watercolor and lettering. Rhona Nor- ris, an East Texas State University graduate stu- dent, judged the show and awarded the ribbons. Sophomore Lynise Woods won Best of Show and other blue ribbon winners were Jason Smith, Dar- rell Minifee, Lee Ann Lynch, Robin Garnish, Kevin Love, Patti Moore, Dawn Yancey, Debbie Smith, Jodie McGaha, Sheila Thompson, Sandie Holder, James McGee, Lori Labo sky, and Karen Darling- ton. Participation and turn out for the show was so good that it was hoped the art show would become an annual event. Ff Art instructor Mrs. Frances-Lee Galey pours punch for stu- dents Lee Ann Lynch and Dina Lynch before the show begins. Sophomore Sandie Holder inspects her drawing that was judged worthy of a first place ribbon. 28 STUDENT LIFE

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Graduation Climaxes Year Baccalaureate services were held on May 24 at the First Baptist Church. Reverend Merle E. Jones of the Church of the Living God served as the guest speaker, addressing the graduates on walk- ing the narrow road of life. May 25 was the long-awaited day for seniors. Due to bad weather, a change of location was des- ignated. The class of 170 proud seniors gathered at the HCJC Men's Gym for Commencement exercises. After speeches and the announcing of awards, Mr. Tom Whitman, principal, presented the class for graduation. Then, with an overflow crowd present, the Class of '81 received their dip- lomas from Mr. James Stacks, School Board pres- ident. Above left, Coach John Kennedy exchanges final goodbyes with Donald Thomas and James Threatt. Elated, dry-eyed graduates Leigh Ann Harville and Robert Key rejoice at the end of their four long years at AHS. 30 STUDENT LIFE Flashing a proud smile, Deany Basher accepts his diploma from Mr. James Stacks.