We are the Class of 1981. We entered the halls of Graham High School with excitement and nervousness. As we made our way through the halls of Graham High, many memorable events happened around us.
NOSTALGIA:
1977
Debbi Fields, Ms. Fields Cookies opened her first cookie store.
Elvis Presley is pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
Billboard Top Pop Single - Tonight's the Night - Rod Stewart
1978
Jonestown massacre - Cult leader Jim Jones leads hundreds in a mass murder-suicide.
Billboard Top Pop Single - Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
1979
Blizzard of 79 brings Chicago to a standstill for several days.
Billboard Top Pop Single - My Sharona - Knack
1980
Ronald Reagan elected President
Billboard Top Pop Single - Call Me - Blondie
1981
Billboard Top Pop Single - Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
(If you clicked on play sound at the bottom of the first page and your speakers are on, you're hearing a rendition of this popular song)
Prince Charles and Lady Diana are married
Do you remember?
FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY:
Our freshman band members were part of Graham High School's 18th consecutive #1 rating at the Bristol Band Festival.
We chose the blue carnation for our class flower, and blue and gold were our colors.
SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY:
Our chosen motto was "What we are today is God's gift to us." What we are tomorrow is our gift to God."
Several band members made All-Regional.
Our football team posted a 28-8 victory over our cross-town rival, Beaver.
JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY:
Together we presented our Junior Class Play, "Off the Track."
Our football team posted a 33-18 victory over our cross-town rival, Beaver.
In February we received our class rings.
In May we participated in our Junior/Senior Prom.
SENIOR CLASS HISTORY:
Our seniors received many outstanding awards.
We selected our Senior Superlatives.
The "Dazzel Boys" provided music at our Junior/Senior Prom.
As we exited the building we chose our theme "Times of Your Life."
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