Castlewood High School - Castletonian Yearbook (Castlewood, VA)

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Practice makes perfect ... John Hale reads his winning selection for Boy’s Prose to Miss Dawn Han- cock’s class. Spell it-I-T. . ric walked away with school and district spelling . With her eyes wide open, Pam Ham- Lacs tshsebasilhlelldie The cornerstone of democracy . . . With admira- ble self-confidence, Mike Bush made his way through school and district to the regional competition in Boy’s Original Oratory. Ghostly tenderness ... Robin Barnette, Dana Mays, and Phillip Meade demonstrate the tender side of life during the One Act Play. 25

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Forensics — A Fun, Exciting To some people the thought of competi- tion makes them nervous and upset. To others, it’s the greatest thing in the world. But competing to see who can read a poem the best, or who can tell a story the best. Why would that interest a student? Because its far more than just reading a poem or telling a story. Forensics is avail- able to those students who have that tal- ent to express themselves well in speak- ing, reading, writing and many, many more things. All students are talented in one of the many different categories foren- sics offer. Students compete within their school, in district, regionals and the ex- tremely talented go on to state competi- tion. The student chooses which category he wants to compete in. He or she chooses the poem they want to read, and they write the speech they wish to give. Foren- sics — it’s fun and exciting — a whole new way of competing. The sweet smell of success. . . Becky Riner beams at the thought of her victories in Girls’ Poetry. 24 tee ne The storyteller . Oh, for the life of the stage... One Act Play. . . Krista Robinson won the school competition in Girls Prose. Phillip Meade, John Hale, and Dana Mays portray the characters of the forensic

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Vocational Training A Rewarding Experience The average student wouldn’t know how to brick a wall, rebuild an engine, or give a permanent. It takes special train- ing. Special training given during high school which has added a whole new di- mension to high school. Thanks to the vo- cational training now offered in high school, students may choose the profes- sion which best suits them, and begin train- ing in high school. Some students choose 26 to enter the vocational field because of their special interest in a particular profes- sion, or to avoid the monotony of the aver- age classes offered each day. Whatever their reason, they always seem to find their vocational choice enjoyable and re- warding. This special and worthwhile training prepares students to enter the job-field directly after graduation. ee De Vocational Awards ... Mr. Larry Massey, princi- pal of Russell County Vocational School, presents Tanner Hall a trophy for excellence in building trades during the state VICA contests. With pleasure ... Anthony Farmer accepts his trophy for 2nd state mine maintenance repair from Mr. Massey. The Glow of Gold... Sharon Milgrim receives her award for Ist state safety scrapbook from Mr. Larry Massey. Certified excellence ... Mr. Massey awards Nelson Salyers a trophy and certificate for 1st district pre-vo auto mechanic.