Appalachian High School, Lions Carnival, 1954, photo 2

This image shows a group of people sitting in a circle in the gymnasium during the Lions Club Carnival, held at Appalachian High School (1938-1965) in Chapell Wilson Hall, built 1935, on the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) campus in April 1954. The carnival included games of skill including bingo, shooting galleries, basketball, fishing, baseball, darts, and balloons, with prizes for winners, as well as clowns and a talent show. Appalachian High School was a joint venture between Appalachian State Teachers College and Watauga County Schools, wherein Watauga students would be taught by Appalachian State faculty and students. It was housed in Chapell Wilson Hall.

Students

Student Activities

High School Students

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Box 6, Lions Carnival ND, C14.1.4.6.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1954-04

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Photographs

English

Image

1950s

Appalachian High School

Chapell Wilson Hall (1938)

Series 2 -- Events

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