Appalachian High School, wrestling, circa 1960, photo 9

This image shows a small audience sitting in chairs, watching a wrestling match in the gymnasium at Appalachian High School (1938-1965), also known as the Demonstration High School, in Chapell Wilson Hall, built 1938. Appalachian High School was a joint venture between Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, wherein Watauga students would be taught by Appalachian State faculty and students. The man seated and wearing a tie is Mr. Steve Gabriel, wrestling coach.

Athletics

Students

Student Activities

Wrestling matches

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Box 6, High School wrestling ND, C14.1.4.6.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

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Photographs

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Appalachian High School

Chapell Wilson Hall (1938)

1950-1959. 1960-1969

Series 7 -- Athletics

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