Man High School - Echo Hillbilly Yearbook (Man, WV)

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Governor’s Honors Academy This summer, I attended The Governor's Honors Academy at West Virginia Wesleyan College along with 150 of the finest students in West Virginia. The objective of the academy was to prepare high school students for college life. 1 lived in a dorm, ate every meal in a cafeteria, and attended 2 classes every day. My major concentration was centered around speech and debate, with a minor in mathematics. The Governor’s Honors Academy was the most wonderful ex- perience of my life; but, saying good-bye to my new friends was a very difficult experience. None the less, my memories of the academy will last a lifetime. West Virginia Scholars Academy Rebecca Roach was named to the West Virginia Scholars Academy as a 1986 West Virginia Honor Roll Member. The WV Honor Roll is the most selective and prestigious academic honor bestowed in WV, according to Tom McNeel, WV Superintendent of Schools. The purpose of the Academy is to bridge the gap between high school and college. Thus, the pro- gram helps to make more prepared college students. The Academy encircles over forty of the most competitive and well-known colleges nationwide in a group of cooperating schools that are readily available to WV Honor Roll members. The Academy is very selective. Less than 90 out of the state’s 30,000juniors make its Honor Roll. West Virginia Teachers Academy The first West Virginia Teacher's Academy was held at West Virginia University during the summer of 1986. The pur- pose of the academy was to bring to the classroom teacher the latest research in effective teaching techniques. Academy ac- tivities included group discussions with noted authorities and micro-teaching. Thirty-five teachers from across the state par- ticipated in this educational conference. The academy will be an annual event designed for the professional growth and development of the classroom teacher. Among the first par- ticipants were: Linda Cline and Jane McKee from Man High School. 13

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1986 MOUNTAINEER BOYS’ STATE 1st row (l-r):Jeff Maynard, Gary Cook. 2nd row alternates (l-r): Paul Sexton, Michael Runyon, Mark Goodman. 1986 RHODODEN- DRON GIRLS’ STATE 1st row (l-r): Susan Perdue, Kelli Christian, Charlotte Napier, Becky Roach, Jean Ann Cochrane. 2nd row alternates (l-r): Tonya Crawford Becky Alford, Amy Perry, Becky Williams. Not pictured: Natalie Atkinson.

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A NEW ASPECT AT MHS This year at Man High School we are pleased to announce the newest addition to our school, the student lounge. Due to the combined efforts of Mrs. Iras Farley, Bob T. Kerley, and the newspaper staff, our dream of having an area specifically for students has become a reality. Equipped with numerous video games, a jukebox, and a seating area, the student lounge has become a great success with its profits going toward the purchasing of let- ters for the outside of Man High School. We wish to thank all who have helped in the creation of our wonderful new stu- dent lounge. Alan Harris and Nicole Sharp enjoy the games in the lounge. (Top Left) Penny Spence shows her expertise at the pinball machine. (Top Right) 14 Alice Evans. Michael Banks, and Michelle Toth play a mean game of Ms. Paemani (Above)