Graham High School - Graham Yearbook (Bluefield, VA)

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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.

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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! Enthusiasts Put Best Foot Forward Even though we played, worked, or slept away the summer, we liked the busy schedule that school offered. We awaited the return of the football sea- son, for that brought pep assemblies, spirit contests, and a homecoming that was staged in a downpour of rain. The presidential election (we had our own mock election), the immunization clinic, the band, the choir, the Theater Arts Class, the Junior Class Play, the Catching a few pointers from “Hot Rod” Hun- ley is Dwayne Quesenberry during a fall assembly. Hunley performed at our school with several members of our own basketball team while assisting in an advertising cam- paign for the United Way program. SCA-FTA-NHS Clubs, and the Rich- mond Symphony Quartet brought spe- cial programs. We extended classroom learning by participating in a School Fair. We received special honors in contests, such as forensics, Voice of Democracy, and Matheletics. In February we elected a Miss GHS and honored her and her court with a dance. In May we danced away hours at ped the Junior-Senior Prom. Finally, we sadly said good-bye to the Class of 1981. We had fun preparing for and partici- pating in the varied activities which enriched the long school days. When it was time to come back to school from the restful summer, we put our best foot forward and it showed in everything that we did. While Mary Ruth Harmon is concentrating on hanging streamers for prom decoration, Bonnie Ledford and Sue Kinder watch the gym change form. Activity Divider 19