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Continuing a Legacy

by Brendan Sullivan
Ms. Bell - Amy Bell wore her mother's jersey -- with some alteration -- to class the day of Mayfield's big game against Paduchah's Tilghman High School. Amy now teaches in the classroom where her mother taught for 35 years. The jersey is from 1979.
Three - Mayfield High School fresman English teacher of 3 years, Amy Bell wears a 1960s outfit for "decade day."
Picture Perfect - Amy Bell reviews Powder Puff photos on her camera with freshmen Miranda Rodgers, left, Allie Gream and Jessie Gream, moments before a pep rally at Mayfield High School. "I am like a mother figure to these kids," Amy said.
School Spirit - Two generations of school spirit, shout "Go Big Red!" at the football pep rally.
Unite - Former cheerleader coach a Mayfield High School, Kay Ball is taken with emotions when suprised by the visit of cheerleaders Lisa Schaeffer of 1978 and cheerleader, Ree Bates of 1980.
Mourning Blue - After school Amy helps freshman girls paint the banner, that is an annual contest between the grades, at Mayfield High School. During "Mourn the Blue Day" studets dress in blue to state that the will beat the Paducah Tilghman Tornadoes.
Morning Leave - At 7 a.m. golden retriever, Harley, stares at Amy after being feed, before walking to her car to get to school.
Droping the Hammer - Baking under the sun, is Tucker Nelson, 61 and Justin Jackon, 25 replacing the roof at 505 South 3rd St. Nelson Roofing is a five man band, of all ages spreading from 23-years-old to 74-years-old.
Command - During halftime, senior, field commander, Shelby Moses, 17, conducts the Mayfield High School band at War Memorial Stadium.
Filling Up - Zack Holder, 16, gets gas for his lawn mower. Holder, a high school dropout, works mowing lawns.

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