Castlewood High School - Castletonian Yearbook (Castlewood, VA)

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In the spring a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love, or so the poets say. But even if you're not a poet, you have to admit that in the spring certain changes do take place in everyone. With the lifting of win- ter’s chill, we all begin to heave a sigh of relief. As the plants begin to green and the flowers begin to bloom, more abstract thoughts begin to enter our minds. We sit for hours simply enjoying the fresh air and warmth after being closed in all winter. We watch everything be- ing reborn around us and we smile. We all experi- ence the phenomenon known as spring fever and it becomes hard to con- centrat e when we'd much rather be outside. A lot of times we trans- port ourselves to the out- doors with daydreaming and it becomes harder to keep our minds on busi- S O The Poets y ness. Many of us appear to be watching air when really our thoughts are with the flowers, the trees, and the twittering birds. Also spring does seem to bring with it a flourish- ing of new relationships. Suddenly with the spring’s light, that boy or girl who has set next to you in algebra class all year begins to look differ- ent and definitely more attractive. We finally sum- 2aN mon up the courage to talk to him or her, and miracle of miracles he or she talks back. The next thing you know there's a new couple strolling down the hall in the morning making the rounds with all the other new couples. Spring, that wonderful season of lunacy, has swept through us and we too are reborn.

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The Olympics — CHS Style The toss of an egg from person to person started the show off. Competing in the egg toss was Mr. Herman Hodges and Mrs. Fredia Skeens against Ja- mie Amburgey and Tracey Phillips. The two tied to finish the event. In the next event skill, balance and the ability to stay dry were the skills needed. In the Hit Miss balloon toss Coach Tom Allen and Mrs. Pat Huff faced Dennis McCoy and Tammy Bailey. The object was to get a balloon filled with water in a bowl on top of one’s partner’s head. Not only did bal- loons go into bowls, but also into the crowd, thanks to Coach Allen. The next contest was the peanut race. Doyte Chaffin and Mrs. Deanna Talbert started off looking good until Mrs. Talbert had a little trouble, giving Doyte enough time to breeze across the finish line. The fourth event was the sack race. Mr. Her- man Hodges and Cha- mene Robinson battled it out in a shakey competi- tion. Mr. Hodges hit a bump here and there, but Chamene hopped on home with another win for the students. The last three competi- tions had the students out of their seats and cheer- ing. Mrs. Donna Selfe and again Mr. Herman Hodg- es, were up against Tyra Keith and Aretha Holly- field. In this race three legs had to be better than four, and proved to be for Tyra and Aretha as they soared on by for another win for the students. Next it was time for the suit- case race. Jeremy Sharp and Mike Salyer fought to beat Mrs. Mary Bush and Mrs. Deanna Talbert. Clothes flew everywhere as they rushed to the fin- ish line. The students found themselves victori- ous once more. Last it was tug-of-war time. The countdown be- Pale 0 Care UW O ga three GO! As a sur- prise to the teachers, all of the students let go of the rope, and one by one there went the teachers. When the scores were tal- lied, the students ended up victorious. Martha Campbell Steady as it goes ... Penny Han- son and Cathy Taylor assist Mrs. Patt Huff and Tammy Bailey with the Balloon Toss by handing bal- loons filled with water in rapid succession to the throwers.

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Happy lizard watching air ... What a beautiful day in the joined their classmates for ham- Johnette Wallace gazes out the neighborhood! ... Aprille Austin burgers, softball, volleyball and window as her thoughts turn to. and Michelle Tomlinson enjoy other games as they took their singing birds and blooming flow- just sitting in the sun at the sen- last fling. ers. ior picnic in May. They later Boston Celtics, Herel come ... Steve Smith enjoys a little bas- ketball playing after school in the back parking lot. Ain’t it good? ... Tim Austin Watch out! ... Jenny Bryan and leans out the window as Mr. Mil- Tracy Salyer enjoy the warmth ton's class enjoys one of spring’s Of Spring Fever’’ as it hits them delicacies ... watermelon. full in their bright faces.