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A Family Tradition By Will Canady, 11th Grade enced walking in its halls and learning within its walls. With the schools one hundredth anniversary rapidly approaching, it is safe to say that good old FTS has definitely made a posi- tive impact in Cumberland County and in the lives of many students, teachers, staff, and administrators. School spirit is as important as ever this year at school. The has become a tradition in my fam- ily. Three generations of Canadys have lived in Fayetteville and been educated at Terry Sanford High School, reaching back to when it was known to locals as Fayetteville High School. My grandfa- ther, both of my parents, several older cousins, siblings and I have all experi- Attending Terry Sanford High School athletic teams know that extra pressure has been put upon them to perform well, and they show that in their games. School spirit and participation is at an all-time high, and a new energy is running through the students and staff. One hundred years can sure do a lot to help bring a school together and establish camaraderie amongst students and faculty. Recently, I was speaking to a Terry Sanford teacher who had done some digging around in some old boxes and had discov- ered a very old yearbook and an even older diploma. It was pretty incredible seeing the life achievements of people who had passed through those halls long before I did, knowing that they went on to become leaders in this community or others. In my opinion, FTS is the most important and influential high school located in the city of Fayetteville. This is not be- cause we have a superiority complex, but because we have educated thousands of future leaders and our school is a cul- tural landmark in our city. I am proud to be a Bulldog. I can guarantee that my fellow students are, too. Historical Impact By Brynne Burlingame, 11th Grade anniversary to us; it signified the official induction of Terry Sanford into the history of Fayetteville. In my family, we have a love for Fay- etteville and it's history. My mother knows much of Fayetteville's history, from simple trivia, such as how Babe Ruth hit his first home run here, to great stories like that of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald. Of course, this meant that the Centennial Year of Terry Sanford High School was more than an One of the most surprising historical facts I discovered about Terry Sanford was that the school is even older than Fort Bragg; the school outdates the base by five years. In a mil- itary town like Fayetteville, it is hard for residents to imagine the city without its martial partner. Its influence is especially evident within Terry Sanford, with our strong JROTC Pro- CityViewNC.com | 61 gram and patriotic spirit. Many students have a parent in the military, and therefore many students arrive from different military bases around the world. However, this works in the opposite direction as well; many students leave to go to places like Texas and Germany. As a result, our student body has a diversity that is difficult for other high schools to achieve. Our student body is always changing, and in spite of the changes (or perhaps because of them) both the students and teach- ers of Terry Sanford have formed a tightly knit community. This is evident in the smooth interactions between students, teachers, and other personnel in the school. Together, we have made multiple clubs dedicated to things such as helping the environment, creating music, appreciating foreign culture, supporting other students in their athletic endeavors and sup- porting political parties. Together, we have made a commu- nity that produces great people. This year signifies the entry of these great people into history. This year signifies the entry of a strong community entering the history of a strong city. Go Bulldogs! By Kristopher McMurray, 11th Grade parents and siblings have gone to the same school you have? I can. I can't say this for everyone at Terry Sanford, but I'm proud to go to Terry Sanford High School. known as Fayetteville High School, is celebrating its one hundred year anni- versary. How cool would it be to be able to say that the school you are going to is one hundred years old? Well, I can. Who can say that at least one of your grandparents has gone to the school you go to? I can. Who can say that your Terry Sanford High School, formerly

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