Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Page 29 text:

SPECIAL SERVICES 25

Page 28 text:

(Service with a Smile M rs. Hobbs typed up the daily announcements as Mrs. Newsome answered the ringing phone. Mrs. Koontz helped the lost students search for term paper information. Miss Ricketts could also be found in the library, ready to help any student with his research. Mr. Scott swept the third floor while Mrs. Boone cleaned up discarded trash carelessly left by forgetful students in the old gym. The nurse took the temperature of an ill student and then suggested that he go home. Mrs. Bailey, accompanied by the other cafeteria workers, served up hot hamburgers and french fries to the growling stomachs in the lunchline while Mrs. Sykes and Mrs. Mitchell collected lunch money. Danny Latta could be found in the halls talking to Stamping books and assisting students are part of Miss Ricketts new job as she checks out Deborah Claude ' s book. Faithful servers in the hamburger line Mrs. Askew and Mrs. Bynum prepare for the lunch crowd. students about more participation in school activities. This was not a portrayal of just one typical day of the school year, but of the one hundred and eighty days which school was in session. For nine months, these people came to school and continuously strived to make school life easier for both students and faculty alike. The office work contributed by Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Newsome enabled each day to run as smoothly as possible. The cleanliness of the school contributed by Mr. Scott, Mrs. Boone and the custodial staff provided a comfortable atmosphere for all to work in. The aid given by librarian, Mrs. Koontz, and library aide. Miss Ricketts, saved many students valuable time needed to work on other assignments. Danny Latta served as a friend, which many could confide in, as well as a very talented drama assistant. For one hundred and eighty days these people labored. They accepted the day in. day out challenges, responsibilities, and struggles as they dutifully tried to do their work. But to them the work was not “just a job which paid their rent. Their work provided a loving, friendly, setting which made our “Suffolk High Family stronger, more patient and more aware of others ' feelings. The feelings of many were summed up when Mrs. Hodge, the school nurse said, “I enjoy it or I wouldn’t be doing it.” SPECIAL SERVICES

Page 30 text:

Sammantha Aliff Taw ana Allen Lester Arrington Wesley Arrington Rodney Arrowood Carlton Baker Darryl Barnes s ' ' ' V. % 0 1 J 4 SHW anna doughut? , “How ‘bout a AJ Valentine heart?” ‘Aw, come on!” The Freshmen were in a selling mood. They had to be, since they needed to pay for their second place Homecoming float, “Hook the Mariners.” The float didn’t make it in the parade, however, due to mechanical difficulties. But the hardship aside, they sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Valentine hearts, ran bake sales, and charged twenty- five cents for class dues. “We really want the upperclassmen to see that we can do things right,” stressed Sherry Ruden. All these funds accumulated to build the treasury that would move with them into their sophomore year. Freshmen C lass Officers, left to right Bridget Parker. Secretary; Teresa Howell. President; Stephanie Mann, Vice-President. Chris Bclficld Dennis Bober Bryant Boone Charles Boone Julia Boone Annie Boykins Kerry Boykins Linda Boykins Sakina Branch Frank Bray Kempis Brown Jackie Britt Allison Burford Paulette Butler 26 FRESHMEN