Appomattox High School - Traveler Yearbook (Appomattox, VA)

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|BYeotvel At The | BY ofe)1 .. there was plenty of food, fun, and friends along with that familiar festive atmosphere found only at the “depot” on Railroad Day., Rapidly becoming a local tradition, the celebration raatcter- e(-relm Comel ce ivae (-lenvl (Kom ekeven-am com Eile Street where it gave them a glimpse of the roots of Ap- ‘ pomattox culture. The festival is an essential tool in preserving our heritage and presenting ‘it to the young people of a growing town that has found such considerations sidetracked by » society’s ever-accelerating locomotion. Saturday rain clouds may have been low, but spirits remained high as the parade got under way. The crowd bunched up under umbrellas, porches, doorways, in cars, or any place that of fered cover and a view. The air was filled with sounds of guitar strings, vocal “chords,” and microphonic malfunctions (feedback) and with aromas of Brunswick stew, Listeners gather as Andrew Miller, | POPCOM, and submarine sandwiches. Then Sun- Parade Grand Marshal, addresses the day's bright sun doubled the crowd, revived Main crowd at the conclusion of the parade. . Street, and, finally, set on the eventful Fifth An- Bessie Hash catches James Hash and : : ie 0 Mary Dyess ina hs acre the re Babe nual Railroad Festival “down at the depot. “photography studio.” Miss Heising gets a taste of cotton candy from Patsy Butler. The crowd at the depot enjoys a j leisurely Sunday aftemoon of sunshine, music, and good company. oa

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down Main Street. Woodsy Owl and Debbie Roach visit the Sub Shop operated by V.LC.A. and the Senior Class and being manned by Liz Kinzie, Mr. Brizendine, Glen Duff, and Larry Austin. Tamara Nash, Cindy Roach, Patty Roach, Debbie Roach, and Donna Hodges head back toward the music after following their nose to the food. Customers wait while Duane Hogan adds flavor to the snow cones sold by the band. Here comes the W.O.W. train that provides entertainment for the kiddies as it steams Mrs. Mercedes Drinkard and Mr. Shafte: Drinkard take a break from the chore «

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One of the qualities of becoming mature is being able to accept responsibility. Here in “grassroots” country, when we take on a job there is a lot of responsibility involved. We may have different types of jobs that include a variety of duties, but each specific task helps prepare us for our future. Through jobs we not only gain a few more dollars but by learning to work with others and acquiring job skills, we gain experience which un- doubtedly will prove helpful in our future. Whether it be in the field of business, mechanics or agriculture, eamings are abundant; however, in the long run experience proves to be more important. Melinda Lee concentrates on hitting the right keys. “hates eae Timmy Atkins serves his customers with a smile At the Primary School's library, Helen Trent is kept busy