Exhibit 99.1

News Release

P. O. Box 1980

Winchester, VA 22604-8090

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:	Glenn Eanes
	Vice President and Treasurer
	540-665-9100

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION

Declares Cash Dividend

Winchester, Virginia (May 21, 2004) — American Woodmark Corporation (Nasdaq/NM:AMWD) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share to be paid on June 22, 2004, to shareholders of record on June 8, 2004.

American Woodmark Corporation manufactures and distributes kitchen cabinets and vanities, for the remodeling and new home construction markets. Its products are sold on a national basis directly to home centers, major builders and home manufacturers and through a network of independent distributors.