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

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Bicentennial Assembly Great Success Several students of Floyd County High School were selected by teachers and chosen for parts in a Bicentennial salute to our founding fathers. After much practice and hard work, the students per- formed in an outstanding program which received recognition throughout the county. Mrs. Keith, director of assembly, gives last minute instructions before curtain opens. Charles Link portrays the flag bearer in the fife Scott Surgaugh alias Sitting Bull, stands proud, and drum corp. 17

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CAST: Matthew Stiles — Neil Armstrong Linda Whitsett — Amelia Earhart Tom Stafford — Thomas Paine Andrew O ' Conner — General Custer Lewis Stuart — Frederick Douglas Ronald Hollandsworth — Robert E. Lee Carson Scaggs — Charles Lindbergh Saundra Lovitt — Susan B. Anthony Sandra Turner — Harriet Tubman Ricky Cox — John F. Kennedy Timothy Boone — Daniel Boone Scott Surbaugh — Sitting Bull Nathan Carroll — Contemporary American FIFE AND DRUM CORPS: David Boothe Gino Williams Jolee Harmon SINGERS: Robin Conner Martha Hale Rhonda Alderman Lewis Stuart Matthew Stiles Nathan Carroll Dee Dee Robbins is the understudy for Susan Tom Stafford portrays Thomas Paine. B. Anthony I was pleased that the assembly was so well accepted by the student body and I felt that we had something worth- while to offer the students. Mrs. Keith 16 The entire cast joins Nathan Carroll in singing “God Bless America . if ft

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School and Community Involved in Bicentennial Celebration In Floyd County the Bicen- tennial celebration was a com- munity effort. Various organi- zations and individuals contri- buted much time toward mak- ing the nation ' s two hundredth birthday a very special event. At FCHS the Bicentennial was observed with special as- semblies, class projects, and with a Bicentennial Minute contest. Gale Hylton was the local winner of this contest and went on to higher competition. Fire hydrants in the town of Floyd were painted to resemble Revolutionary figures. The artwork was done by Mrs. Catherine Pauley and several art students. County citizens designed and pieced a quilt with each square representing a different phase of the life and history of Floyd County. Commemorative pageants were presented by the Floyd County Historical Society and other organiza- tions. Above: A portion of the Bicentennial quilt made by Floyd citizens. Upper Right: Winner of the Bicentennial Minute contest Gale Hylton. Lower Right: This eye-catching hydrant represents George Washington. 18