This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
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During the week of April 29, 1985, McDowell High School students were getting ready to present the hit musical “Grease.” In this scene, the T-Birds, a group of cocky, leather-clad roughnecks, belted out a version of “Greased Lightning.” The show opened on the stage of the East McDowell Junior High auditorium.
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RIGHT: Forty years ago this week, civic leader Angus Stronach (left) and McDowell Chamber of Commerce Director Rod Birdsong looked over figures that show the impact of small businesses in McDowell County. That week in 1985 was Small Business Week in the United States.
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The McDowell County campaign for the American Heart Association celebrated Business Day. Derrick Brooks of Brooks Electric greeted Business Day Chairperson Barbara Allison, who asked all business people to give generously when their heart volunteer calls.
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East McDowell winning pitcher Lisa Edgerton (left) crossed first base safely as West McDowell player Lisa Thomas (right) waited for a throw from the infield. The Lady Trojans came from six runs down to slip past the Lady Spartans 8-7.
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Freedom High golfer Matt Peterson sinked a short putt Peterson, who carded a 78 in the final round of the Western 4-A Conference golf tournament in Marion, was scheduled to play golf at the University of Georgia the next season. McDowell, which tied East Burke for the 1984 title, finished fourth shooting a 309 at the Marion Lake Club.
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The youth of Mount Calvary Freewill Baptist Church were putting in overtime on a sunny Saturday as they cleaned cars. The church’s youth held a car wash to raise money for their programs. In the photo were (from right) Tim Duncan, Chris Ward, Brent Canipe and Neil Trantham scrubbing a car.
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LEFT: McDowell High senior football player Marty Smith (first row, left) signed a declaration of intent to attend Gardner-Webb College in Boiling Springs. At the signing were (first row, from left) Smith’s 6-year-old sister Holly, MHS football coach Johnny Anderson and (second row) Smith’s father Bill, 5-year-old sister Amanda and mother Linda. The Smith family lived in North Cove.
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County Recreation Director Wayne Tucci cleaned up the aftermath of vandalism at the Rec Center. Somebody emptied several fire extinguishers onto the floors and under a locked door into the office.
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Titan first baseman Todd Glenn rounds third base and looks to score in a McDowell High School varsity baseball game.
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A $6.5 million bond referendum for the school system was held in McDowell County. The bond was aimed at improving various school buildings in McDowell but local voters rejected it. School Superintendent Terry Grier looked over the tallied votes before it was confirmed that the $6.5 million bond referendum was defeated by just 400 votes. Grier said he was “extremely disappointed” but assured his staff, faculty, personnel and administrators that they could not quit now. Only five of the 17 precincts in McDowell approved the bond referendum.
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Nathaniel Garden, a graphic arts student at McDowell Technical Community College, was honored with an opening of his works in the Bill Crook Gallery at McDowell Tech. Garden photographed cosmetology students who used the photo project as an opportunity to try some unusual hair styles.
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McDowell High School students were getting ready to present the hit musical “Grease.” In this scene, the T-Birds, a group of cocky, leather-clad roughnecks, are singing “Summer Lovin.’” Anthony Allen (center) played Danny.
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McDowell High School students were getting ready to present the hit musical “Grease.” In this scene, the Pink Ladies are singing “Summer Lovin.’” Osann Thomas played the part of Sandy.
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Songwriter and singer Pat Jobe is shown with one of the guitars made by local mountain legend J.D. McCormick. This guitar, built in Marion, was played on “Crafted with Pride,” a song Jobe wrote and recorded to support American textile workers in their current struggle with imports.
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This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
