Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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“Cool dude,” “Gregi Crazy guy,” are students ge As you turn the corner of the History hall your eyes focus on an object learning up against the wall beside Room 110. The object is no other than. . . Sam Homesley. Comments such as ‘’Cool dude!,”’ “Great teacher!,’’ “Wild and Crazy Guy,’’ sound throughout the air when the students talk about Mr. Homesley. He spends quite a bit of his time leaning against the walls in the hall talking to students as they pass by him in the morning, at break or just anytime. If he sees you, you can expect a“’Hello. . .” or “How's it going . 2’ just about every time. Even if he does get mad, and is widely known for his yelling, he’s a sweet person and friend to all. Renee Lewis, Debrah Webber, and Anita Wright listen to Mr. Homesley as he teaches Revolutions, only one of the eleven subjects he Julia Lamb Nancy Queen 104 Social Studies

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Second Time Around There had been a drama class at Burns until school year 1978-79. Now in 79-80, since many students signed up for it during pre-registration, the class once again exists and is taught by Mrs. Debbie Harris. If you think all the drama class does is practice and present plays, you are wrong. This class participated in a drama workshop at Warren Wilson College, they saw an Earl Owensby production being filmed on location, they went to the Pineville Dinner Theater to see ‘Annie Get Your Gun,”’ they went to other schools’ productions to get new ideas for improvement, and presented two major plays. Also, a make-up artist visited them. They improved the little auditorium by painting it and putting in new light bulbs. Drama student Richard Shuford stated, ‘’There are times when we are serious but we make time to have fun.”’ Todd Lee said, ‘’We all work together on something and we have fun while we do ite Getting the set ready is an important part of any play. Wayne Cody, Mae Beth Boggs and Patty Scism attach the door to the background. Ronnie Pruitt climbs high to put in new light bulbs above the stage. Improving the lighting was one of the goals of the drama class. Robert Miller JoAnn Surratt Polly Willis Daisy Withrow English 103

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Studies and some English at Burns Jr Mr. H | he high x crotenyorsernensees! Wild and Crazy Guy High. While at the Jr. High, he got to ‘ itting in his regular position, Mr. Homesley talks know the students and so when he and laughs with the students as they walk the came up here he already knew a lot of halls or change classes. the people. ’’l really love it up here. The kids are more mature, and | really enjoy being with them. Burns is a good school, with a good faculty, and great students. I’m glad to be a part of it,” he stated. , Revolutions, U.S. Constitution, U.S. pa. %« since 1945, Daily Happenings, and 7 N.C. History are the many different subjects Mr. Homesley talks about during the day. ‘’I’ve got the background to teach these kids, however | usually learn along with them,”’ he remarked. ‘Social Studies is a very interesting subject and | like it alot.”’ Laboring hard over his work, Barry McKee attempts to get finished before the bell rings. Then he can study for his usual test on Friday. Sam Homesley Raymond Walker Social Studies 105