Brunswick High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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Mr. John D. Robinson gives instructions on what to do in the Walk-a-thon. This group is having fun walking. w h , Restoring the Use of Our Feet Getting up early Saturday morning was fun for those who participated in the 1979 Walk-a- thon. Students representing clubs and organizations were here by 8:30 and set out on their journey. If they weren’t wear¬ ing comfortable shoes and had not gotten themselves in shape for walking, the story was told along the route. Funds raised by the partici¬ pants were donated to the Virginia Lung Association. Ronald Barner and Mr. Joseph Graves put up a sign for the walkers. Walk-a-thon 21

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Thirty-seven students were honored at the annual Honors Day Program, which featured Mr. Albert Long, a youth evangelist from Charlotte, North Carolina. Among the students honor¬ ed were Sandra Smith and Joel bruce, who both received four-year ROTC scholarships worth $9000. These scholar¬ ships not only covered tuition, laboratory fees and textbooks, but they also included a $100 tax-free allowance. In addition to the ROTC scholarship, Sandra Smith received the Rausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award for her aptitude in science throughout high school and her performance on the PSAT NMSQT college board tests. Five seniors received a Commonwealth of Virginia Incentive Grant. These scholarships were based on strong promise of academic excellence during the student’s four years of college. The recipients were Warren Robinson, Judith Wall, Pink Wimbish III, Sandra Smith, and Joel Bruce. The “I Dare You” awards, which were given in recog¬ nition of high character and wholesome leadership qualities, were presented to Paula Thompson and Lawrence Majette. Other students received recognition for outstanding achievement in subject areas or for services rendered in various extra-curricular activities. After the awards were presented, Mr. Long enter¬ tained the audience with his speech on student attitudes of the ' 70’s. A Day for Special Recognition Captain Hugo Carter presented Sandra Smith and Joel Bruce the ROTC scholarships. He stated that this was his first time presenting these scholarships to two students from the same school. Dr. William T. Powell commends stu¬ dents for receiving awards. 20 Honors Day

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A variety of hats made the judging difficult. Pre-Homecoming Activities The week of homecoming was chocked with excitement, vigor, hard work, and just plain fun. Each day marked a special event. Monday — Hat Day Tuesday — Lick’em Day and 50’s Day Wednesday — The Pageant Thursday — Hobo Day Friday — Blue and White Day Helping to kindle the Bulldogs’ spirit, the SCA sold two-cent suckers, and “Yes, we licked ’em in class.” Can you imagine senior high students spending $45.00 for lollipops? This turned out to be a profitable fund¬ raising activity. 22 Pre-Homecoming