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

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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

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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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I I feel that our self-study last year prepared us well for the visiting committee. The activities planned for the committee went over smoothly and the students were well spoken of by the committee. Overall, I feel that the evaluation was a great success. Mrs. Nancy Roop School Evaluation Successful ★ to U-COMf VISITING [if I k 76 i SCA representatives put this bulletin board up and acted as guides for the visitors. After an extensive self-study last year, FCHS was evaluted this fall by a visiting committee of educators. During the visit, the committee members ob- served classes, met faculty and students, and evaluated the en- tire program. The week ' s high- lights were a banquet for all the school committees and the visitors, a bicentennial assem- bly, and the final committee report. The evaluation went smoothly and FCHS is an accredited member of the Southern Association for the next ten years. The students at FCHS received a special commendation from the visiting committee on their appear- ance and behavior during the committee ' s visit. 19