West Forsyth High School - Cronus Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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Q-fb F Rob Harris THE GREAT ESCAPE: Regzord high tempera- tures and severe drought conditions sent everyone in search of relief in the summer of 1986. Rob Harris lived and worked in Key Largo, Florida for 12 weeks of the summer. When his grandfa- ther gave him some time off from their photogra- phy studio, Rob captured memories on film. On August 19, Rob caught the Eagle sailing into the sunset off the southern most tip of Florida. at

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TRAFFIC JAMMINN: Battling early morning traffic to ensure themselves a parking space Ron Sidman and Dottie Frank Samuelson Prevette anxiously await their turn. With over 1,790 students enrolled, 560 students purchased parking stickers for 377 parking spaces. Students drove to school for transportation tojobs, a convenient way home from after school activities and to shuttle to and from Career Center classes. Titans Set New Standards by Kelle Owens his could have been just another school year recorded in the yearbook of life. After all, during the 23 years since West's inauguration a reputation had been established. This reputation was one that students and faculty alike have strived to improve upon. Over the years the goal has remained the sameg to make West Forsyth the best high school around. According to the Winston-Salem Journal, in 1963 ag high school was a facility that accomo- dated sophomores, juniors and seniors. With this definition in mind, West Forsyth was constructed. Only seven years after the three year plan had been implemented, the Winston- Salem Forsyth County School Board redefined the term high school, allowing these facilities to serve only juniors and seniors in the infamous 4-2-2-2-2 reorganization plan. In 1984 high school took on a new meaning. It was now the home of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. The number of students rose from 800 to over 1600. Many changes took place to prepare for the increase in students. 26 trailers were added. This addition seemed inadequate since some teachers were forced to float,' as a result of not having a classroom. Nevertheless, help was on the way. A new gymnasium and seventh classroom building was completed in the fall of 1985. These additions were welcomed although only half of the trailers were moved. These changes set the foundation for what would occur in 1987. The opening day enrollment was larger than any ever recorded in West Forsyth history. By the fourth week of school the varsity football team had set a record by consecutively winning five games. Like a dream come true, all fall sports were involved in state playoffs. With a magical start to the school year, 1987 proved that it was definitely a year worth recording. This was the time in which 23 years of dreams were finally coming true. A new winning reputation was associated with West Forsyth, a reputation that symbolized everything hard work and determination could produce. This was a year in which others stood back and took notice of the Titans. 2 f Theme 1 .. . T, ts. -K f if Q. E , -, . , li Lf-A f- . . Mtg., 1, if EL, T T' . V, . - sw. . 4 'W' ,,,. l 11 4 ,Q .ww QV, ,,,,,,,, 1. M., sw We .rr , . 1 1 g,,,!,klw :?'5 '-A. at 1 W-' - fi ' i,i.i.,.i- gt 'N 'W ' mm Q 'F yy, ,U gi? 2 ..,. . . , ,p wilmm it ' 'ww 'jf' K -ii-- A Y A we j 1 A vu Ju' K 1, . in ,, ' F 1' N si it

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LENDING A HELPING HAND: County nurse Do- ris Orr checks Melissa Owens's injured thumb. Ms. Orr was available to assist students with health prob- lems and check records two days each week. Mr. C. O, Matthews T.G.I.F.! This message was not necessary for most students and teachers. Jennifer Pruitt, Trent Jarvis and Sherri Humphreys programmed the 52,200 elec- tronic message board daily. Students were kept up- to-date as they passed through the breezeway during class change and at lunch. 4 f Theme 'S'-xg .- Mr. C. O. Matthe FOR THE RECORD by Kelle Owens iving up to the expectations of others is not always an easy task. However, the stu- who attended West Forsyth during the 1986-87 school year found no problem in measuring up to previous achievements. One event that highlighted this record breaking year was the drought. The summer of 1986 was labeled as the fifth most severe drought the Piedmont had ever seen, with only four inches of rain being recorded in June and July combined. This prompted students to take refuge at popular beach resorts. Since heat presented a problem with learning conditions, Mr. Peo- ples allowed students to wear shorts, IF they met the minimum length required. The Student Lead- ership Committee showed their positive attitude by presenting a fashion show at the August 26, 1986 Freshman Open House. Stu- dents and parents alike were in- formed of what was considered to be appropriate dress for school as well as what actions would be taken if students failed to comply with the new policy. Titans were awed when they learned that the enrollment had dents surpassed the previous two years. An increase in enrollment prompt- ed administrators to alter the meth- od used to record attendance. Re- cords were placed in a computer as well as being checked on absentee cards. Ms. Juanita Disher and Mr. James Brandon worked with a new attendance format while Ms. Don- na Cartner moved to the job of reg- istrar. Academic as well as athletic re- cords were broken during a fall that seemed perfect in every way. With five of the fall teams participating in state playoff activities, new re- cords were being set with each game that passed. In academics West produced four Moorehead Scholar nominees, exceeding en- trants produced in previous years. On the whole, 1987 was a year in which dreams were finally realized and realities became records to dis- tinguish this as a year remembered for its record makers and record breakers.