The year 1968 was a great year for Scott Wood, this was the year that he graduated from Batesville High School. As stated from Scott Wood, "High school students lead a much more sheltered life in Batesville than it seems to be the case now. The things the administration paid attention to were different compared to now. Case in point: I was sent home the first day of class my Junior year because I wasn't wearing socks, but nearly every red blooded boy who drove to school had a gun in the back window of his pickup. Smoking for students was allowed between classes and at lunch in designated areas on campus. Paddling or detention were the two most common punishments for rule breakers or late for class."
Although a lot has changed since Scott was in school our teachers and principle still have prepared and influenced Scott in a positive way according to Scott Wood, "I received a very competitive education at BHS. It prepared me for college and the world after college."
At BHS during Scott Wood's eleventh grade year the school integrated and his class elected their first black class officer; Claxton Watkins was class treasure of 1968.
Scott Wood's life at BHS was a very great experience for him and was happy to talk with us, as he provided us with good evidence and information.
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