Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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Doors of Emotion Open Easily Keeping in shape is part of the game of football and limbering up before each game is part of that process. In perfect formation, the award-winning FCHS band steps off for an- other football show. Warm-up drills are part of the pre-game strategy for basketball players. Disbelief, horror, and little joy are reflected in faces of bandsmen. Announcer Richard Nester grips the mike as tension mounts on the football field. 6

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Are Reflected by FCHS Students Duane Phillips looks with interest at the show case depicting the four freedoms, as prepared by the government classes. Talking on the telephone is a favorite pastime of FCHS students. wk% p» - Such concentration! Students learn early to use Often the best part of the day is lunchtime; a time to eat and to wisely every spare moment. socialize and to cram for an afternoon quiz. 5

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in Athletic Competition A patriotic salute to the flag, a trumpet fanfare, or a burst of applause by an anxious crowd greet FCHS athletes whether on the hardwood, the baseball diamond, the gridiron, ' the sand-trap, or the cinder-path. It takes a dedicated coach, long hours of practice, a desire to win, plus talent to produce a successful team. Even in disappointing defeat or glorious victory the FCHSer ' s are proud of their teams, the Mighty Buffaloes. A prospective varsity club member tries to escape the tyranny of initiation. The quietest moments of the night occur just before the game begins as the majorettes lead the crowd in saluting the flag. A cigar and big hat, Coach Me Reynolds ' trademarks, The uncertainty of the game is reflected in the expres- are evident as he gets some information from a spotter, sion of cheerleader Sandra Williams. 7