Broadway High School - Memories Yearbook (Broadway, VA)

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Good Morning America’ from Broadway Increasing the range of experi¬ ence is one of Jan Massey’s top goals for her students. Recently this group of young people had the opportunity to appear on television this past Sept. 8. Dealing with current affairs is an important issue among their classes. So, Jan Massey thought of writing a letter to “Good Morning America” ex¬ plaining how her classes were very much into current affairs and would like to appear on the program. Most of the students’ reac¬ tions showed they didn’t really expect to get a response, but just the thought of being on television was enough to boast about to their friends. Here Jan Massey’s class is working on a play for Valentine’s Day. James Showalter and Roger Falls who aren’t pictured here, admitted that being on television was great fun! It was a good experience. I was a little embarrassed though, my preacher told our entire church, ” commented Penny Ritchie. “I thought it was sort of funny! The first thought I had was; yeah, we’re gonna put Runions Creek on the map,” laughed Barbara Lineweaver. 1 0 “Good Morning America

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□avid Switzer expresses his feelings concerning field trips during school. He was valedictorian of the 1 986 graduat¬ ing class and was chosen by his class¬ mates to speak. Mellenie Runion, Anita Q ' Roarke, Donna Martz, and Alicia Hottinger are solemn in their final moments at Broadway. The graduation ceremonies are nearly over. Seniors stand after receiving their diplomas. They await the final procession of the ceremony. Micky Pratt, Kim Hammer, and Robin Hansborough walk toward the gym. Graduation is but a few steps away. Chip Driver helps a smiling Pam Branner off the platform. She holds her diploma proudly. Graduation 1 7

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Ricky Crider stated: I couldn ' t believe I was gonna be on T. V. with all those people watching! I almost chickened out. ” Here John Maasch ' s only concern is working on the Valentine’s Day play. My main concern was to make sure that I looked real handsome if I was going to be on T. V.John said with a big grin. I was anxious to see us so I came to school early that morning, replied Daniel Lohr. I hid in the back so no one could see me, but everyone else looked fine, Sheldon Fitzwater said impishly. Greta Cook looks on while Ronnie Keplinger works on the play. “I had a feeling that we would be on, ” comments Ronnie. It was a lot of fun. Thinking about all of those girls watching all over the nation — that’s alright too, Carson Knight said blushing slightly. Good Morning America 1 S