Then and Now
Events
Introduction
Our Years were punctuated by activity with family and friends. In this section, site visitors remember sock hops, proms, carnivals and other events that enriched the experience of growing up in Athens from 1951-1969. Examples include the 1958 Summer Youth Baseball Program (anchor photo) and the material contributed by Joe Friedl, such as the Ground Observer Corps Dinner at the Methodist Church, Wings and Posters. There's information about the Summer 1959 Baseball Program and the Boy Scouts National Jamboree in 1960.
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This activity was sponsored by the Athens Lions Club. Seated (l-r) are: Stanley Walls, Danny Alvis, Gary Alvis, Steve Hatfield, Dwight Wiley, Unknown Boy, and Dexter Friedl. Kneeling (l-r) are: Donnie Poe, Kenny Robertson, Jerry Parker, Brent Parker, and Derk Alvis. Standing (l-r) are Coach Mickey Neal, Unknown Boy, Ronnie Martin, David Baxter, Unknown Boy, and James Bradley. If you know any of the boys that are not identified, please contact us with the information.