competitions. Math Team - Students who excelled in mathematics courses met every month to take a six-question test which was scored statewide. Selected members composed the team which competed on the regional and state level. Some of the competitions were held at Darton State College and Georgia Southwestern State University. Mock Trial Orchestra - Students practiced and performed with the Dougherty County Youth Symphony Orchestra at concerts throughout the year. PowWow - This was the student newspaper. Short Circuits - This club organized props, lighting, and sound for pageants, dance recitals, band recitals, and assemblies. Spanish Club - The club promoted interest in studying Spanish-speaking language and culture. It participated in the Light the Night Leukemia Walk, Adopt-a-Family for Thanksgiving Dinner, and other service projects. Student Advisory Council - This council, which consisted of all the presidents of school organizations, provided assistance and advice to clubs and organizations when problems arose, working under the leadership of the principal. Student Council - This voiced the views of the students on many issues, including the promotion of school spirit, good student relations, community service, and the democratic process. Student Council sponsored Homecoming week activities, blood drives, and other activities. TASCO - The Teenage Support Council consisted of teens helping people through difficult times. Throughout the year, TASCO promoted communications to help struggling teens. TASCO sponsored Red Ribbon Week, Asthma Walk, and Toys for Tots. They worked with their community group, Lung Association. TASCO's motto was, "We're ears to our peers." VICA (Skills USA) - Vocational Industrial Clubs Of America was a work-study program that allowed students to have part-time jobs and be graded on their work performance by their supervisors. Students could leave school early as long as they maintained a job. School traditions Events Annual Day - Annuals (yearbooks) were distributed during May at an assembly at which the annual was dedicated. Students were given the opportunity to sign other students' annuals during most classes. Awards Day - A spring awards program presented academic awards and some scholarships. This was an evening affair to which recipients of awards and their parents were invited. Refreshments were served following the program. Class Day - This was a rite of passage for graduating seniors. The student body of AHS assembled in the auditorium to view the extravagant entrance and exit of seniors, presentations, and senior skits. Near the end of Class Day, the juniors