Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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Cafeteria S tyle “Hand me some crack- ers,’’; “‘lL only want a Salad.” These statements can now be heard in the cafeteria. Supplemental food items have been added to the regular lunch menu. Students are allowed to purchase any combina- tion of items for a nomi- nal fee, for example, a ham- burger with a pizza or even french fries and doughnuts. Instead of no choice of beverages, stu- dents can choose milk, Orange drink, or lemon- ade. The new system allowed students to have 12 more say-so as to what they would have for lunch. However, along with freedom of choice came longer lines that made it practically im- possible to eat in the allowed time. For some it was not worth the wait until students learned to decide what they wanted before entering the line. “| think the new items are good; | like choosing What | want instead of paying for things | won't eat,’ commented senior Woodrow Brackett and his feeling seems to re- flect the feelings of the student body.

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Graduation 1987 Walk- ing that final walk: taking the last step: opening the door to the future: looking ahead with anticipation: Graduation 1981 Another year gone by really no different from the year before. Just different people with different ex- pectations. One slight difference was money. The “cost of being a senior’ rose again. With The Final Step class rings, calling cards, and senior keys ordered late in the junior year, or early the next fall, it was hard not to start out in debt. Next came senior pic- tures, invitations, and caps and gowns, who wasn't in debt by this time? Following this were plans for the future. Application fees, medical exams, room deposits, trips to the cam- pus, and everything else re- lated to that field. In the spring there was prom tick- ets and a dress or rented tuxedo. Many had the final thrill after graduation ... the beach trip. The last time to remember things the way they were. Graduation 1981! Slightly more money, Dut really no different after all; just Graduation! Junior Marshal Melisa Buff looks to make sure she’s doing the right thing, as the seniors carry their chairs to the ball field during graduation practice. Junior Marshals Angie McMurry and Belinda Elmore take care of one of their many duties, handing out programs.