Graham High School - Graham Yearbook (Bluefield, VA)

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Like mushrooms, a number of industrial build- ings sprang up over the past several years on vacant land at the city limits. Aaron Saunders’ area of responsibility extends from his government and world geography class to a seat on our town council. While taking a break from the action, Miss year.” She directed this comedy play for Blue- Eleanor Douthat sits in the director’s chair as field Summit Players in September. she studies the script of “Same Time Next 1! Community We LiveIn 17

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LOOK AT US! . milk for today’s customers. The dairy case at a local grocery store is the Representing Bluefield Community Hospital volunteers, Mrs. Sue Welcker helped Mr. Eugene Pawlowski, administrator, cut the first anniversary cake. place we see Kyle Wiley on the job stocking the Sharing Time and Talents Enriches Our Tall Town Students are involved in many activities in the community and vol- unteer their time and energy to the rescue squad and the hospital. Although the work is demanding, vol- unteers find it greatly rewarding. The warm feeling of helping someone or saving a life makes the hours well spent. Teachers are also involved in com- munity services. For instance, Miss Eleanor Douthat recently directed the Summit Players in the play “Same Time, Next Year.” Her hard work paid off, for many enjoyed the com- munity theater this year. Mr. Aaron 16 Community We Live In Saunders serves as town councilman, helping to make rules involving the town and its citizens, while Mrs. Sue Welcker works as a volunteer at Blue- field Community Hospital. Many of us earn pocket money working at the October-opened Mer- cer Mall. Michelle Frescura and Nancy Ciaburri acquire their extra money by working in the National Record Mart, while Chrissy Rhodes works in the cheese-filled Hickory Farms. | The Bluefield Industrial Park con- tributes many jobs to the people of our town, from working with cookies, to mine equipment, to money. Cathy Brown, one of our graduates, works at Peters Mining Equipment, while other graduates work at Southwest Bank and Randy’s Restaurant. Participating in the community by starting in high school helps us in later years. While working as a volun- teer, we are actually involved in many aspects of the community.

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Riding and taking care of horses are Deanna McClanahan’s favorite activities. She keeps her horses in a stable behind her house. Kc Kandi Ferguson, Patty Sluss, and Mr. Gillenwater, participants in the Western Day competition, dis- play their sporty western attire. 18 Activity Divider Not yet defeated freshmen show their school cheerleaders, so all of the seniors were permit- pride by displaying their spirit links. The Sen- ted to check out early homecoming day. ior Class won this contest sponsored by the LA coy Wi i my A “We're loyal to you Graham High” plays the door version of our weekly rallies as they get to band as peppy juniors clap along during an compete in such activities as pyramid building outdoor pep assembly. Classes enjoy the out- and three-legged races. 3 Under the direction of Mrs. Betty Ireson, Sena- = Democratic National Convention. Following tor Danny Byrd told assembled students some — his discussion, Byrd shook hands with Gina of the “behind the scenes” activities of the Popp, Scott Roten, and Tommy Martin.