1972-1977

l ick ry High Scnopl Gr 'he commencement exercise for Advanced Biology and Trigonometry

Sheila Cape, Kim CoChran, Juarc Cole, Dennis Craft, Mack Dean, Davey Doby, Russell Ellis , Toby Embrey, Kathy Erwin. Allen Evans, Zoie Evans, David Everett. Franklin Fielder, Daphney Ford, Judy

the senior class of 1980 was held1+ . the Hickory High School gymnasium - on Tuesday, May 13. Dr. A.C. Johnson, president of Clarke College, delivered the challenge to t h e 45 graduating senin-. who then received diplomas ft principal Elton D. Wall. Kalena Spires anu ~ e r r y Holt served their class as valedictorian and salutatorian respectively. Kale- na presented the general welcome and valedictorian speech. Jerry f reviewed the history of the class in a : very intertaining manner. They . ' weree.bpthawarded plaques for these ?! hiqh'hchors. , " ipecial academmic recognition and awards were given to the seniors: Kin1 Cochran -

Awards; Tena Luke - Shorthand Award; Mark Kilgore - American Government Award; Toby Embrey - Basic English Award; Zoie Evans - Home Economics Award; and LA?tthewW-ard - English IV Award.

Foreman, Reginald Graham, David Gressett, Gina Guess, Jam&; Hardy, he - E a s . C e n t r a 1 Scho1ar~hip,s Kenneth Hillman, Jerry ~ o l t , ' ~4 % wz$- awarded to Kalena Spires and ' nson, Robert Johnson, Ang$'-* I l a & . & ~ t h e e n t and jore, Mark Kilgore, - " ----- --- B04 black student with the highest grade Knight, Tens Lake, James. McDa point a y : ~~ - . . w! ! 1 a n to a f s n d ald. Kathy McNeil, John Matlocl EX3 Central Junior College. -I--- ---- - --- - - -------r Keith Maxwell, Vicky Neese. P ~ L . Jerry Holt was recognized as the Oglesbee, Gail Pearson; 'QJ& ' Star Student for having f he highest Phillips, Dale Reese, Jan Robins6h, + ACT score. He honored Coach '-an Scogan. Barbar%Slay, Kalena R i +p d Harris as his Star Teacher. )ires. Ddnny Todd, Temmy ' h e Hickory. graduating class 01 Iker, Matthew wa r d and Jut 1980 included: , S.hirle: ?laylock, Willigms. -