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The Beacon 1972 Volume 13

Abingdon High School Abingdon, Virginia 24210

Co-Editors : Mary Katherine Grant and Lois Business Manager: Marva Jo Wheeler Sponsor : Mrs. June Roberts

The Free Spirit

Free To .. . Participate . . p. 10

Learn . p. 52

Be An

Individual p. 68

Belong . p. 130

Take Part In Life . . . p. 164 Support ... p. 194

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The behavior of the fully human being is always unpredictable — simply because it is free . . . for there is in every person —

The Free Spirit

The Reverend John Powell, S.J.

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Hard Work Makes Spirited J.V. Squad

"V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, " chants the Junior Varsity cheerleaders. "We want a Vic¬ tory!" And victories they have! Start¬ ing out the 1971-72 season by attending cheerleading camp at Lees -McCrae College, they return home proudly exhibiting their first place J. V. trophy, the "spirit stick", four blue ribbons, and the much coveted Coca-Cola award for the best squad at camp. In addition to cheering the J. V. , ninth, and eighth grade teams on to victory, they build school spirit with their signs and enthusiasm.

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Girls Participate In Track Competition

Girls’ sports becomes more popular each year at AHS, as new athletic activ¬ ities are created for the females of the school. This year. Miss Wallace, Miss Johnson, and Miss Farris lead the girls in intermural basketball and volleyball. For the first time, a girls’ track team is formed, which competes with other schools at two Saturday track meets. Competitors are recognized for individ¬ ual accomplishments, instead of as a team. Six first places, twelve second places, and fourteen third places are filled by Abingdon girls. Girls’ sports are very promising at AHS.

1. Debbie Mills, second place winner, flies over the low hurdles in an attempt to beat the clock.

2. Gail Johnson seems to be well guarded in an inter-mural basketball game. 3. Angie Bevins and Debbie Roark are both eager to return the volley¬ ball to the other side of the net. 4. Patti Elliott watches an event while Marsha Jones warms up for the next event.

1. The 1972 basketball statisticians are Sandy Rasnick, Jennie Taylor, Mildred Webber, and Sally Smith. 2. Sharon Brown attempts to send the ball back to her opponents. 3. Martha Whittaker and Rita Russell start off the basketball game. 4. The members of the Girls' Track team are Faye Pope, Cindy Heis- ler, Debbie Durret, Joan James, Linda Bartlett, Martha Whittaker, Linda Tomlinson, Leesa Roe, Carol Wilson, Lynn Snyder, Linda Ross, Nineen Tweed, Gail Johnson, Patti Elliott, Teresa Cunningham, Mary Jane Sweet, Becky Roberts, Hope Wheeler, Bernice Woods, Debbie Mills, Diane Graham.

Bad Weather Fails To Halt Falcons

Excitement, tension, and rainy weather might describe the 1971 football season at Abingdon High School. It is the second year for the present coaching staff and much improvement has been shown both in player performance and the won- loss column. After a disastrous open¬ ing game against State AA champ¬ ions Gate City, a game in which se¬ nior safety man Skip Ramsey is lost for the season with a broken leg, follows a one point loss to Patrick Henry, Co -District champions. The Falcons continue to improve with each game and they end with a 6-4 record, the first winning season for football at A.H.S. since 1963.

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1. Milt Ross comes in to clear the way for George Pope.

2. John Lowe, Rick McClure, and Bob King take a break during the Homecoming game. 3. Football practice starts early for the Falcons. 4. Bob King hands off to Charlie Brown as the Falcon blockers go into action. 5. The Fal¬ con defense keeps an opponent from gaining yardage.

Football 1971

A.H.S. OPPONENT

0 . Gate City . 38

7 . Patrick Henry . 8

36 . Holston . 6

22 . Va. High . 15

14 . John Battle . 2

14 . Chilhowie . 43

12 . Saltville . 0

10 . Tazewell . 12

41 . Grundy . .8

16 . Richlands . 6

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Falcon Football Players Receive Recognition In Southwest Virginia

Along with a winning season the Fal¬ con football team helps to increase A.H.S. spirit. They receive the honor of being rated as one of the top ten teams in South¬ west Virginia, but with Falcon fans, they are Number One. Several players receive special recognition as members of the Second All -District teams while others receive honorable mention. They are Mil- ton Ross, Charlie Brown, Bob King, Gary McCormick, George Pope, and Lewis Harris. Behind the players and their victories there is a qualified staff of coaches. They include Bob Buchanan,

Berkley Clear, Jerry Mills, Casto Ram¬ sey, Karl Reedy, Gail Rutledge, and Fred Selfe. These coaches and our Falcon team make an exciting and memorable football season at A.H.S.

1. Coaches Ramsey, Clear, Selfe, Mills, and Buchanan run onto the field with the players before the A. H. S. Home¬ coming. 2. The members of the 1971 varsity football team are: FRONT ROW: Rick Ornduff, George Pope, Skip Ram¬ sey, Gale Thompson, Bob King, Charlie Brown, Gary Gregory, Gary McCormick. SECOND ROW: Don Yates,

Jim Wilson, John Ross, Mike Gregory, Stan Robinette,

Alan Hurley, Rick McClure Ed Bowen. THIRD ROW: Milton Ross, John Lowe, David Adams, Mike Gotham, Gary Hagy, Freddie James, Jim Broyles. BACK ROW: Dan Richards, Andrew Hounshell, Frank Whitley, Lewis Harris, Mike Ohlson, Mike Murphy, Mark Matheson, Tim Powers, Joey Johnson.

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1 . Bob King and Charlie Brown, co -captains of the football team, address the student body during a pep rally. 2. Dan Richards leaps high to catch a pass which moves the Falcons closer to the goal. 3. The Falcon team shows their excitement as a rough trip down the field ends in a touchdown. 4. George Pope finds a little daylight around the end and attempts to gain extra yardage for the Falcons. 5. Gary McCormick outruns three defensive play¬ ers to push the Falcons closer to a victory.

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Junior Falcons Prove Ability Against Devils

The Junior Varsity football team shows the Falcon spirit even though they have an up and down season. Their record for the year is 3 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie. The final game shows the Falcon determination as the J.V. team plays a hard fought, muddy game against undefeated, untied Gate City. This game results in a 12-12 draw. The Junior Varsity's "will to win" proves to be a part of the Falcon tradition.

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J. V. team. 2. Tommy Riddle leaves the field after a hard fought game. 3. FRONT ROW: Phil Shaffer, Don Petty, Rick Shortt, John Clark, Larry Robinette, John Sheffey, Ed Jorden. SECOND ROW: Bill Mitchell, David

Debose, Bob Baldwin, Rodney Wagner, Tom Counts, Jon Lorenz, Gary McCall. BACK ROW: Tom Riddle, Van Compton, Don Wails, Robert Spriggs, Doc Wilson, Lloyd Henderson, Bob Derting, David Robinette.

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1. FRONT ROW: Jim Keyser, Dan Saltz, Septimus Harvin, Dan Brittenham, Karl Lorenz, Kurt Lorenz, Roy Crusen- berry, Bill Sweet, John Wright, Howard Morris, Steve Hol¬ brook, Herbie Ellis, Rick Price, Kevin Haskel, David Campbell. BACK ROW: Carl Hankla, John Kelley, Bill Scott, Darius Carberry, Tony Easterly, Mike Billiter, Mark

Ensminger, Mike Canipe, Jerry Anderson, Bob Fern, Ben Dunston, Mike Doss, George Gregory, Dayton Burke, Jerry Brownlow, Don Fleenor. 2. Kevin Haskel, quarterback, puts the ball in the air for the eighth grade team. 2. George Gregory sweeps out on a quick-pitch play to gain yardage.

Youngest Falcons Show Promise For Future

Our eighth grade football team has its "best record ever" in 1971 with a 6 and 2 winning sea¬ son. Monday and Tuesday nights prove to be successful for the youngest Falcons as they score 138 points while giving up only 66 points. Their smooth offense and aggressive defense al¬ lows only two touchdowns from the line of scrimmage prior to the last ballgame. The thirty -two fine young men give 100% to make this their best season ever.

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AHS OPPONENT

8 . Holston . 6

6 . Battle . 12

12 . St. Paul . 6

6 . Va. High . 30

20 . St. Paul . 6

8 . Saltville . 34

12 . Gate City . 12

8 . Patrick Henry . 32

Eighth Grade Football

AHS OPPONENT

8 . Battle . . . 0

20 . Holston . 6

14 . St. Paul . 0

28 . Patrick Henry . 0

22 . St. Paul . 8

6 . Va. High . 12

32 . Saltville . 6

6 . Gate City . 32

1. The Abingdon High School football players participate in long, hard, practices to insure winning seasons for the eighth, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams. 2. The Junior Varsity football team shows its defensive ability by stopping an on rushing opponent from gaining valuable yardage.

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Varsity Basketball Squad Displays Best Defense

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Varsity basketball brings lots of excitement and spirit to the student body of A. H.S. The Falcon team runs up an 8-0 record before being beaten by Marion, the regular season district champs. Bob King proves to be a suc¬ cessful "quarterback" in basketball as he calls the signals for the team. The 1972 Varsity basketball squad displays the best defense seen in high school by their head coach, Jerry Bishop.

1. The starting players of the basketball squad wait for the Diane Graham, Kris Kreger, Donna Kiser, Otis James, rest of the team to join them before a game. 2. Dan Rick Singleton, Bob King, Bob Caudell, Bill Carmack,

Richards, CENTER, starts a game off with a jump ball. 3. and Charlie Brown are honored during Senior night.

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Peanuts Gang Brings AHS Winning Season

The Falcon Varsity basketball team be¬ comes commonly known as "The Peanuts Gang" with Charlie Brown leading the way in total points scored. Making up the rest of the "Gang’s" starting line up are Bob King (Linus), Bill Carmack (Schroeder),

Bob Caudell (Snoopy), and Dan Richards (Pig Pen). Individual honors are won by Charlie Brown, a unanimous choice for the All Southwest District team, and Bill Carmack, who receives honorable mention. In district ratings, the regular season ends with the Falcons in third place, but tourn¬ ament victories move them up to second place. The squad proves to be successful in the Washington County Tournament by easily winning the championship. Much help and advice is given in defensive strat¬ egy by Assistant Coach Bob Buchanan.

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1. Additional points are added to the Falcon score as Jerry Stewart closes in on the basket. 2. The members of the 1972 Varsity basketball team are KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT: Rick Singleton, Greg Owens, Gail Thompson, Bob

King, Buster Janson, George Pope. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Bob Buchanan, Charlie Brown, Dan Richards, Jerry Stewart, Mark Matheson, Bill Carmack, Bob Caudell, Head Coach Jerry Bishop

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1. Bob King passes off to Charlie Brown. 2. Bill Car¬ mack goes in for another lay up for the Falcons. 3. Dan Richards is covered closely by an opponent. 4. George Pope attempts another two points against Marion.

Varsity Basketball

AHS OPPONENT

64/55 .... Holston . 30/26

56/39 . . . . Va. High . 46/36

63/55 .... Patrick Henry. . . . 45/54

48/50 .... Battle . 45/41

69/65 . . . Chilhowie . 47/41

54/53 .... Gate City . 53/59

63/59 . . . . Richlands . 43/55

56/65 .... Marion . 59/67

56/45 .... Graham . 62/46

48 ... . Tazewell . 41

61 ... . Grundy . 54

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1. Charlie Brown tries for two points against the Patrick Henry Rebels. 2. The net is cut down by Charlie after the Falcons' Washington County Tournament victory.

Junior Falcons Give Fans Many Tense Moments

"Rebound, rebound, get that rebound. " These are familiar words to the Junior Varsity basketball team as they have an exciting 1972 season. Even though the team receives an upset in the finals of the Washing¬ ton County Tournament, they have a successful regular season. The Junior Varsity squad gives the fans many tense moments as they win several games in the last seconds or in overtimes. Randy Cole leads the J. V. Falcons as he is the high scorer of the season. The team's skilled defense and aggressive offense helps maintain spirit throughout the school.

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1. Randy Cole jumps high to get the ball to one of his team mates. Randy and Charlton Duty serve as co-cap¬ tains of the squad. 2. The Junior Varsity basketball players show promise for successful future teams. Com¬ posing the 1972 squad are, FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Chuck Callahan, Doc Wilson, Don Petty, Rick

Ornduff, Barry Matheson, Mark Seaman, Clyde Belcher, BACK ROW: Tray Rice, Ray Chitwood, Curtis Lang,

Brad Wright, Stan Carter, Randy Cole, Lewis Harris,

Brad Schaffer, Charlton Duty, Bob Schrickel, Coach Gail Rutledge.

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1. KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ed Sheffield, John Derting, Tim Powers, Jim Doss, Eddie Jordan, Bill Gar-

Clark, Rick Anderson, Mike Gregory, David May, Billy ret, Bob Baldwin. 2. Mike Gregory goes in for a lay up.

Caudell, Dan Wilson, Norman Blankenship, manager. 3. Tim Powers attempts to block an opponent's shot.

BACK ROW: Coach Reedy, Dan Gentry, Allan Call, Bob

Skills Developed By Ninth Graders

The ninth grade basketball team has a winning season as they have a 5-4 re¬ cord. The boys spend much time and hard work developing skills that they will need in more advanced basketball.

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Eighth Grade Team Learns With Time

"Practice makes perfect" describes the 1971-72 Eighth grade basketball team. Although they start out the year slowly, the team improves with time, ending the season with a 6-7 record. The squad practices hard and learns to work to¬ gether, showing potential for future Fal¬ con basketball teams.

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1. George Gregory attempts another two points for the Eighth Grade Falcons. 2. Danny Saltz leaps high against an opponent to get the ball to a team mate. 3. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Leppert, Danny Saltz, George Gregory, Zan Fugate, Herbie Ellis.

BACK ROW: Howard Morris, Jimmy Keyser, Bob Fern, Mike Cumbow, Tony Easterly, Jerry Brownlow, Steve Holbrook, Coach Mike Lethcoe. Not pictured, Mark Ensminger.

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Varsity Wrestlers Have Even Record At End Of Season

The 1972 Wrestling team breaks even for the season as they end with a 7-7 win- lose re¬ cord. The Junior Varsity or preliminary squad performs be¬ fore the Varsity matches begin. The teams are led throughout the season by Head Coach Jerry Mills and his assistant, Fred Selfe.

The top three mat men for the year are Rick Shortt, Andrew Hounshell, and Bobby Williams.

1. Bobby Williams gets a take down on his opponent as the referee tries to get a closer look. 2. Concentration and strength are shown as Gilmer Mur¬ ray and his opponent start their match. 3. Jim Wilson gives the traditional handshake before the match is started.

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Wrestlers Place In Regional And State Matches

Exceptional skill is shown by sev¬ eral members of the wrestling team! They attend and place in the regional and state matches. At the regionals in Pulaski, Ray Hefner places second, Andrew Hounshell places third, and Rick Shortt, Mike Gotham, and Robert Dicks each receive fourths. Ray and Andrew advance to the state tournament at Marion, where Ray receives a fourth place. The wrest¬ ling team brings pride and excite¬ ment to the student body of Abingdon High.

1* Coach Jerry Mills and Assistant Fred Selfe vatch and hope from the side line.

• Andrew Hounshell prepares to pin an op- ^nent. 3. Earl Cunningham, Sep Harvin,

John Ross, Gus Janson, Benny Dunston make up the preliminary wrestling team.

4. Andrew Hounshell and Ray Hefner serve as co- captains of Varsity wrestling team.

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1 . Mike Gotham struggles to pin his oppo¬ nent while the referee watches closely. 2. Varsity Wrestlers for 1972 are, FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Steve James, Otis James,

John Sheffey, Bob Williams, Jim Wilson. BACK ROW: Andrew Hounshell, Joey John¬ son, Mike Gotham, Robert Dicks, Joel Jolrn ston, Tommy Riddle, Ray Hefner.

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Varsity Wrestling

AHS OPPONENT

21 . . . . Graham . 40

51/27 .... Holston . 15/39

12 ... . Grundy . 46

45/63 .... Saltville . 12/6

21 ... . Marion . 41

19 ... . Richlands . 43

30/21 .... Battle . 27/34

36/28 .... Patrick Henry .... 30/30

42 ... . Tazewell . 9

33 ... . Chilhowie . 24

1. The referee raises Joey Johnston's arm in victory as 2. The Abingdon Varsity Wrestling team gains another six

Joey shows his pleasure in winning his first match. points and a chance for a win as the refree indicates a pin.

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1. The members of the 1972 Varsity Golf team are, LEFT Dick Dudley, and Buster Janson. 2. Carl Reedy, Golf

TO RIGHT, Bob Anderson, Rick Ornduff, Don Holtsinger, coach, closely examines the angle of his next shot.

Jim Bowden, Dennis Groce, Dan Gentry, Bob Baldwin,

Golfers Overcome Lack Of Experience

The Abingdon High School golf team has a very good year, consi¬ dering that not one of the young men on the team have any previous ex¬ perience. In regular season play,

Coach Carl Reedy leads the team to four first place finishes, four sec¬ ond place finishes, four third place finishes, and one fourth place. The team finishes fourth in district play. Bob Anderson represents Abingdon in the Regionals and places sixth for individual medalist. The 1972 lettermen are Bob Anderson,

Buster Janson, Dick Dudley, Dennis Groce, Don Holtsinger, and Jim Bowden.

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l.Bob Anderson prepares to putt. 2. Don Holtsinger turns around to look for the ball. 3. Rick Ornduff concentrates on his next shot. 4. Jim Bowden blasts out of a sand trap. 5. Dick Dudley takes one last look before putting.

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1. Buster Janson follows through after driving the ball. 2. After putting, Dennis Groce watches the progression of the ball. 3. Bob Baldwin tries to make a come back after his ball lands in a sand trap. 4. Don Holtsinger gets ready to putt.

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Diligent Practices Valuable To Falcons

Abingdon High's varsity baseball team has a very successful season, ending with an 11-6 win-lose record.

The Falcons start out the year in good form as they have regular attendance at every practice, which helps their per¬ formance on the field. Hours of practice pay off as the team shows its ability to work well together to win their games. The Falcons finish their regular season play in a tie with John Battle for second place in the district. Head coach, Jerry Bishop, is very proud of the performance of the team and appreciates their great cooperation.

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l.Head coach Jerry Bishop watches intensely from the sideline. 2. The members of the 1972 Varsity baseball team are, KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Harrison James, John Hannah, Danny Widener, George Pope, Gary Hagy,

Larry Rhoten, Andrew Hounshell. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Jerry Mills, Curtis Lang, Bob Caudell, Jay Lloyd, Jerry Stewart, Bob King, Rick Singleton, Eddie Bowen, Bob Legard, Head Coach Jerry Bishop.

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1. Curtis Lang follows through after a long, hard, driving swing. 2. George Pope lets go with a hard, fast ball to catcher, Larry Rhoten.

3. Bob Caudell prepares to throw another strike over home plate. 4.

Bob Legard positions himself for another hit, hoping to raise the Falcon score.

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1. Gary Hagy makes a good try for a hit. 2. Harrison James awaits the coming pitch. 3. Larry Rhoten is safe on first. 4. Dan Wide- ner is halfway through a hard, driving swing. 5. George Pope slides into third base.

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1. Bob Legard slides into second base, hoping that he is safe. 2. Bob King awaits his turn at bat while he watches the progress on the field. 3. Bob Legard bats as his team mate warms up for his turn.

Varsity Baseball

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2/1 . .	Marion . . . .	... 3/0
8/5 . .	Patrick Henry	. . . .2/2
4/0 . .	John Battle . .	... 0/1
12/4 . .	Va. High . . .	, ... 5/3
0/0 . .	Gate City . .	. ... 1/4
14/5/8 . .	Churchill . .	. . 0/2/2
5 . .	Chilhowie . .	. 4
5 . .	Frankfort, Ky	.... 6
19 . .	Holston . . .	. . . . 5

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1. Bob King prepares to make the tag at second base. 2. Bob Cau- dell follows through on a pitch to home plate. 3. Bob King gets another base hit. 4. Curits Lang gets in position as he awaits the coming pitch.

J. V. Baseball

AHS OPPONENT

2/5 . . . . Va. High . 5/2

9/9 .... East . 1/4

0/1 . . . . East . 1/12

7/1 . . . .John Battle . 0/4

10/1 . . . . Patrick Henry ... 1/0

2/2 . . . . Va. High . 0/4

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J. V. Team Gains Strength For Future

The Junior Varsity baseball team gains experience as they end the season with a 7-5 winning rec¬ ord. Two of the players, Mike Gregory and Danny Wilson, get to finish the year on the Varsity team. Hard work makes a successful sea¬ son for the team.

1. Coach Buchanan confers with Mike Gregory and Barry Matheson. 2. The J. V. pitching crew consists of Ed Jordan, Jim Keyser, Dan Wilson, Darius Carberry, and Tim Pow- ’ ers, 3. KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dan Hickock, Kevin Abel, Gus Janson, John Sheffey, Dan Wilson, Mike Greg¬

ory, John Wright, Jim Keyser, George Gregory, Joey Johnson. BACK ROW: Bob Fern, Larry Parris, Eddie Jordan, Mark Ensminger, Ray Chitwood, Tim Powers, Bill Gar¬ rett, Darius Carberry, Allan Call, Barry Matheson, Coach Buchanan.

1972 Varsity Track Team Successful Under New

Coaching Direction

The Falcon Varsity track team flies to a very successful 1972 season. Only Patrick Henry, the district cham¬ pions, beats Abingdon, as the Falcons end the year with a 5-2 record. Two members of the squad have outstanding performances as they break records set in previous years. Gale Thompson now holds the school record for the two- mile run. Bob Caudell holds the school rec¬ ord for the triple jump and the 1972 Southwest Virginia records for the broad jump and the triple jump. Abing¬ don places fourth in the district, second in the county meet, second in the Abing¬ don Relays, and eighth at regionals. Bob Caudell, Randy Gole, and Mike Murphy compete in the state meet at Blacksburg. Under the direction of a new coach, Berkeley Clear, the 1972 track team has a great year.

1. Randy Cole exibits good form as he leaps over the high hurdles. 2. The members of the 1972 Varsity Track team are, KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Broyles, Joey Reynolds, Mark Seaman, Gale Thompson, George Greg¬ ory, Mike Gotham, John Clark, E)onald Petty, Ed Howard, Vaughn Gardner, Ricky Shortt, Robert Spriggs, Tommy Counts, David Debose, Tommy Arnold.

STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Donald Wilson, Rick Shupe Shupe, Rick Singleton, Bob King, Charlton E>uty, Mike Brillhart, Steve Hayden, Mark Matheson, Bobby Caudell, Wolfgang Rieger, Milton Ross, Randy Cole, Mike Mur¬ phy, Stan Carter, Bob Howard, Kenneth Brown, Terry Whitten, Bob Nelson, John Lowe, Tom Riddle, Andrew Hounshell, David Adams.

The 1972 track team of Abingdon High School works very hard for a successful season. 1. David Adams runs with determination, hoping to win the 880. 2. George Pope leaps to clear the high hurdles in the path¬ way to the finish line. 3. Mike Murphy positions himself to hurl the discus, trying to break a record for the Fal¬ cons. 4. Eddie Jordan flings himself into the air in order to clear the bar in the pole vaulting event.

1. Vaughn Gardener flies through the air and across the bar in the pole vault. 2. Gale Thompson runs in the two mile event, trying to break a record.

3. George Pope uses all his strength in an attempt to take the lead. 4. Randy Cole jumps through the air, trying to land another victory for the Falcons while spectators look on.

1. Bob Nelson puts forth great effort as he strives to place in the triple jump event. 2. John Lowe heads for the finish line after a hard struggle to win a race. 3. Kenneth "Bookie" Brown paces himself in hopes for another four-forty yard win.

Varsity Track

Abingdon, Battle, Holston, Ervinton 110 1/2 . . 49 1/2 . . 46 ... 36 Abingdon, Gate City, Ervinton, Castlewood 115 1/2 . . 67 . . 36 . . 23 1/2 Abingdon, Battle, Va. High, Rich Valley 104 1/2 . . 62 1/2 . . 47 1/2 . . 28 Abingdon, Patrick Henry, Battle

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Abingdon, Ketron 69 1/2 ... . 48 Abingdon, Holston 102 .... 34

Young Men Work On Varsity Team

The Junior Varsity track team does not have a very busy season as they have only four regular meets. To make up for this, most of tlje members of the squad com¬ pete in events with the Varsity team. In this way the young men gain experience and develop skills necessary for future track participation.

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1. Gale Thompson receives support from Coach Jerry Mills af¬ ter running the two mile. 2. The timer raises his hand to prepare the runners for the start of a race. 3. Mike Gregory clears a high hurdle. 4. Don Petty leaps into the air for the broad jump while spectators look on.

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The track team tries very hard to do their best in every event they enter. 1. Don Petty leaps over a high hurdle. 2. Eddie Jordan nears the finish line to win the high hurdles event. 3. David Adams puts forth every effort in attempting to win the 880. 4. Rick Price gets in position to hurl the discus.

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First Aid Proves Menacing To Victims

One of the best- liked subjects at A. H. S. is physical education. Familiar cries such as "All right, boys, take three laps around the gym, " or "Go take a shower and get dressed" are often heard resounding through the gym. Our gym has a variety of equipment which includes archery, table tennis, golf, and shuffleboard. The classroom part of physical education is also very interesting. Eighth graders study health in general, while ninth graders study many life-saving tips. They learn to give artifical respiration and to treat burns, bleeding, and broken bones .

Tenth graders meet the trials of driver’s training, learners' permits and finally, licenses. We all know that physical education is hard work, but it is an experience we will all remember.

1. Margie Pinkerton demonstrates the wolf flank. 2. Martha Whiteaker displays a headstand. 3. Earl Cunningham, Stephen James, and Vaughan Gardner show the correct procedure in applying an arm sling and head bandage. 4. Ernie Kessee de¬ monstrates a well-known part of physical education. 5. Phil Smith serves the ball in a game of volleyball. 6. Beth Hughes returns a table tennis serve. 7. Wayne Holliday jumps for the volleyball. 8. Faye Pope shows good form in doing the Bambi on the parallel bars.

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Dramatics Plays A Special Part In English

Essays, term papers, poetry, and dra¬ ma make up the world of English at A.H.S. There are also a few lessons of grammar scattered here and there, much to the dislike of many students, to improve our methods of communication. During out literature study, some of us study Shakespearean drama while others study American drama. Speech and dra¬ ma class plays an important part in English as it gives experience in public speaking and performing before a group, as shown by the One -Act play. A spe¬ cial type of English is the Humanities class which studies a variety of subjects such as music, art, religion, litera¬ ture, and drama. All of these things make English truly an experience.

1. Seniors Paula Dunn and Helen Hilton work on their term papers. 2. Donnie Nixon, Libby Price, and David Loving sing during the Humanities Assem¬ bly. 3. These eighth grade students take part in an everyday English schedule.

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1. Speech and drama class provides a unique opportu¬ nity for students as Robby Weisfeld and Pat Price are in the One-Act play. 2. Jay Lloyd reads in the forensics contest. 3. Mary K. Grant and Robby Weisfeld show the dramatic side of English in the Senior play.

Dedication Brings Much Success To The Arts

"Flutes, you are all flat!" This is only one of the statements often heard in band, one of the arts offered at A.

H. S. Band students work long hours to perfect their musicianship. Chorus and art classes are our other fine arts. Art students are taught many crafts and skills. Chorus students have a chance to demonstrate their singing ability. These students' hard work is rewarded by many accomplishments.

1. Bob Legard sings along in chorus. 2. Robby Weis- feld completes a painting in art. 3. Patty Elliott,

Bob King, and Cindy Flee- nor practice in chorus. 4. The band marches in the Burley Tobacco Festival.

5. Charlie Smith and Dr. Castellanos discuss a point.

6. A French class sees slides made in France. 7. Joan James listens in a. Spanish I class . 8 . Mrs . Moore explains an impor¬ tant question in French.

Foreign Languages Become Unique

"Bonjour, Mademoiselle. Comment allez vous?" or "Buenas dias, senor. Como esta listed?” are phrases often heard by students taking French or Spanish, the only foreign languages offered at A.H.S. French students are allowed the opportunity of going to France for continued study. There are three levels of French and Spanish offered at A.H.S. These students experience the privilege of having a native Spanish speaking teacher. All students agree that foreign languages can be reward¬ ing experience.

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Ecology Brings Awareness Of Our Environment

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"Mass = velocity x time, the tympa¬ num is located on the first abdominal seg¬ ment, 2H + 0 H2O" are familiar sounds heard in our science department. A new type of science is introduced to our school as ecology becomes a favorite class for many students. The ecology class devel¬ ops a nature trail and devotes much time to the school glass clean-up. Physics and chemistry prove to be difficult subjects as well as a challenging ones. The old say¬ ing, "There’s a first time for everything" proves to be true as many sophomores battle the ordeal of dissection in biology.