Adair County High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Columbia, KY)

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Derby winner dies Eight days after Swale's victory at Belmont, the Kentucky Derby Win- ner, who was ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr., died. Swale was owned and bred by the world-famous Claiborn Farm that has tried to win the Kentucky Derby 11 times but failed. Swale was the son of Seattle Slew, who was a 1977 Triple Crown winner. Swale was sent back to Claiborn Farm in Paris, Kentucky for the tradi- tional and honorable burying of the head, heart and hoofs. He was buried in an oaken casket with a silver lid lined in the farm's yellow racing color. The pathologists' supposed it was his heart that failed, but in the autop- sy no ruptures or lesions could be found. Dr. Robert Fritz, the attending veterinarian, said “Sometimes horses die on you and you never know what happened to them.’’ Edited by — Felicia WinglerO Courtesy of Time Magazine horse sense 11 Patricia Collins' saddlehorse enjoys posing for his picture. Senior Autumn White enjoys taking it easy after school by walking her horse.

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Horsing around Where do horse racers get their in- spiration? From their families. Junior Robbie Hennessy started rac- ing at home against his friends; then he started racing at the Adair County Fairgrounds for Wayne and Barbara Melton. Robbie had been racing for two years when he received his jockey's license in October of 1984. He has won approx- imately 15 races. Robbie said, I want to go to the big tracks to win more races. “I plan on leaving for Churchill Downs in April of 1985. I want to get my train- ing license and to be one of the best trainers at the tracks. Senior Autumn White continued, I just want to be hap- py and someday I hope to race in the Kentucky Derby.” According to Autumn, her com- petitors think she’s great for a girl and they give her their full support. Sophomore Bryan Burress has been racing since 1979. Bryan said, “I got the idea of horse racing from my older brother so I guess it just runs in the family.” — Felicia WinglerD In his spare time. Junior Robbie Hennessy races horses. 10 horse sense

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Computers: a printout of the future Computers make work a lot easier because it stores information and everything stored is there whenever it’s needed,” said Junior Angela Caldwell. “It’s time-saving.” She was supported by Junior Missy Greer who said, “They make things simpler.” Missy plans on a career in computers because I want to do something I like and make money doing it.” Senior Bryan Rich thought computers played a “big part” in our society and would eventually take over many office jobs. “Employers wouldn’t have to pay workers and they would save money.” Angela backed his reason by saying, ”1 think it’s a good idea to have computers in school to prepare for later years because computers are becoming a major part of our lives.” When asked about home computers Angela said, “It helps children to learn easier at home because they’re not pressured to do a certain thing in a cer- tain amount of time.” Bryan com- mented, “I think everybody needs or will need one.” — Norma CoomerO Junior Shamarie Harper is one of several students who has access to a home computer. Junior Mary Ann Richard furthers her knowledge by receiving assistance from Mrs. Pat Vaughan in her Introduction to Computers class. 12 computers