Reading over an invitation to the Toledo Invitational to members of the Ironton St. Joe ‘Female Flyers’ in this 1975 photo is coach B.J. Hannon. The ‘Fabulous Flyers’ had a record of 25 straight wins. In the span of three years, the team beat 14 AA schools, 10 A and one AAA school. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Jim Haas)

Honored by the local chapter of the NAACP in this 1975 photo was Ironton High School Football Star Alfonso Johnson (second from right). Johnson was being honored for his achievements on the gridiron the past season as he led the Tigers to their fourth straight league championship. Pictured from left are: Bill Bourne, President of the local NAACP chapter, Johnson’s mother Mrs. Brenda Johnson, honoree Johnson and Bob Lutz, head football coach at Ironton High School. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo)

Taking a swing at Chris Brown of Ashland FOP in this 1977 photo is Mike Howard of the South Point Boxing Club. Boxing action took place in the first evening of the South Point Golden Gloves District Tournament. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Jim Redden)

Fighting for a rebound during this 1977 Ironton – Fairview game are the Eagles’ Doug Stevens (50) and Ironton’s Robin Fitzpatric (54). Also in on the play is Fairview’s David Rowe (52). The Tigers whipped the Eagles, 59-57. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Bill Jordan)

Performing in the Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. was Miss Rhonda Lou Mullins, a majorette with Morehead State University’s Big Blue Marching Band. Rhonda graduated from Green Township High School and was a sophomore at MSU in this 1977 photo. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo)