Battle High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

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We believe in ... it forms the basis for many of our school activities — from sports, to academics, to elections, to beauty pageants, whether it be team competition, such as football, or individual competition such as wrestling and forensics; whether it be serious — or be in fun — we learn to respect our fellow competitors. 14

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Dedication We Believe In Ding us . . . The 1977 Phoenix is dedicated to a teacher that we believe in, because she believes in her students. Joan P. Dingus has been teaching at Battle, since 1962 . During these years at Battle, Mrs. Dingus has gone far beyond the call of duty. She has been a loyal Trojan — supporting our teams through thick and thin. In her role as Senior class advisor, Mrs. Dingus has found that extra gift, personal contact with young people, that gives the teacher a whole new outlook on life. From doing the bunny hop at the Greaser Dance to leading the Pomp and Cir¬ cumstance at graduation, Joan Dingus is always near to give her time and assistance. Besides being active in education, Mrs. Dingus has been extreme¬ ly involved in the community through various clubs as well as her church and Sunday classes. There is an old saying — the best things come in small packages — We on the 1977 Pheonix Staff believe that Joan P. Dingus is one of the best things to happen to John S. Battle. We proudly dedicate this annual to her. Mrs. Dingus experiments with her chemistry class. 16