Castlewood High School - Castletonian Yearbook (Castlewood, VA)

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Students waited with anticipation to hear the winners’ names announced. One could feel the dignity and pride fill the auditorium. This was a rare chance during the busy, hectic school year to honor achievers for their accomplishments. Many thoughts crossed the recipient’s mind as he or she traversed the stage to receive his or her award. A look of con- tentment crossed each face. The feeling of success is unique and is needed deeply for all human egos and self-confidence to flourish. The faculty and administrators honored each achiever in every field on this day. Awards given were ranged from the Special Olympics to Vocational to Academic. No matter how great or small the accomplishment these students are excep- tional and great achievers. eer =—sCMr. Spicer presents Pam ; Hamric a certificate for her achievement in Art. Kim Mitchem and Cheryl Sluss leave the stage after receiving Certificates for their King Fellow scholarships. Mr. Banner presents Angie Elkins with a scholarship for her academic achievements. Mrs. Dolly Wallace gets an appreciative plaque and hug from Benny Mays and the Drama Club. Barry Taylor receives a standing ovation after he is presented with his Marine ROTC scholarship. 21

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s Se Ms. Jordan presented Mike Phillips and Tommy Nahoun certificates for their outstanding work in choir. Betty Gray receives an English 9 award. a Oe SE ae Sherry Baker received an award for Ms. Norris presented Jane Hartsock a her accomplishments in choir. certificate for her hard work and dedication to the yearbook. It Is An Honor Mr. Banner presents Kim Yorke and Karen Castle the outstanding business awards. Ernie Hurd receives a Special Ed award. Kim Phillips received an outstanding English 8 award. 20

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ay BAS The Winners: Becky Riner, Libby Biggerstaff, Mike Bush, Benny Mays, Krista Robinson, and Angie Elkins, not pictured — Pam Hamric. Future Actor ... Benny Mays was most successful with his dramatic poetry reading, ‘We Don’t Do Nothin’ In Here”’. Readin’, Writin’, Spellin’ “Tt’s not thur! It’s their and there!’’, exclaimed Mrs. Miotke. Every word must be perfect when you are speaking in competi- tion. Butterflies in your stomach, cold feet, jitters, having to go to the bathroom, and stuttering were common occurrences for participants. When you got up before a room full of judges star- ing at you, you just wanted to run away — fast. It was a big year for forensics. More people competed in the school contests than ever before. There were more people that placed in district and regional levels than ever before. Krista Robinson placed fifth in district girls’ prose. Pam Hamric was a third place finisher in spelling. Libby Biggerstaff, Mike Bush, and Angie Elkins went to regionals after placing second in the speaking contests. Benny Mays and Becky Riner placed first in district and participated in regionals in boys’ and girls’ poetry. Benny received second place in regional competition and second in state competition. Leading the winners were: Miss Jordan — prose, Mrs. Tardy — Poetry, Mr. Martin — original oratory, Mrs. Miotke — extemporaneous speaking, Ms. Norris — spelling, and Mrs. Clay coordinated all the events. After the hard work, sweat, going to restrooms countless times, and nervousness, a sense of pride was felt when it all came together. Winning made them all want to keep on speak- ing up. 22 Lefty ... Libby Biggerstaff was creative in her own speech about the problems and advantages of being left-handed.