Flemington High School - Memories Yearbook (Flemington, WV)

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The bucks start where Hello, my name is .. . and I'm selling ... A familiar phrase heard at the begin- ning of each school year. As organizations plan their activi- ties, sooner or later that word pops up-MONEY! The magazine sale kicked off the year with its promise of prizes. Bob Shelton, as top sell- er received an AM-FM radio. Judy Loughran also enjoyed herself with a 5-lb. candy bar. SAE, raising money for the convention at Jackson's Mill, started out early in the year and continued selling until the time of the convention. FHA, also an active organization, raised money for a variety of causes, to benefit both the school and outside organiza- tions. Jewelry sold by athletics and cupcakes sold by the French club rounded out the beginning of the year. The yearbook is probably the biggest money making or- ganization. Primary funding comes from the sales of ad- vertisements and subscrip- tions. Other activities, such as bake sales, candy and pro- motional merchandise were also sold to raise money. Top: Every time someone took a bite of popcorn, the money went toward purchasing material for the computers. Chris Wilis enjoys a Coke after munching down a bag of popcorn. Loft: Carnations for Val- entine 's Day was just one of the pro- jects to support the Junior class. Above: Delivering the carnations were juniors kelly Ware and Judy Loughran. 21

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Students feel Students could see plans for college financial aid diminish- ing and hopes for part time jobs dwindling as Reagano- mics hit the Mountain State. West Virginia, having the dubious honor of having the highest unemployment in the nation at the beginning of '83, began looking for ways out of its own dilemma. As a four per cent cut in education was asked for by Gov. Jay Rockefeller, the poli- cy was immediately felt around the school. Cuts were made in spending and a freeze was put on the hiring of substitute teachers. I disagree with the cuts, stated Mrs. Joy Lynch, coun- Top: The front of school gives the appearance of never changing, however, the special education building and a new gym were in the works. Above: in leveling out for the new tennis courts, a scoop spreads some gravel. Right: Just the skele- ton of the old gym remains when the demolition started in March. 20 money pinch selor. ‘7 think by cutting the budget, they are in essence saying, they have no confi- dence in the youth of today. Also feeling the crunch at home was sophomore Paul Lambert. I have to stay home more because of the economy. Senior Garry Riffle also felt the pinch. It's getting harder to find a job. Another student agreed, adding, ' 7 was planning to get a job after high school. That doesn't look too likely now. ” Whether planning for the fu- ture or just enjoying them- selves now, the students saw several of their plans fail due to the economy.

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Above: FHA sold several things this year to donate to various causes. Junior High members look over bro- chures. Shirley Spears. Vickie Payne, David Taylor and Carl Pinnell look over their folders. Top right: At Christmas time FHA took up dona- tions for the Salvation Army. Vickie Greathouse and Faye McDonald sort through some of the donations. Bight: Junior High president, Denise Upton oversees sorting done by Cliff Yoak and Renzie Sheme. i Junior High FHA member» were: Tammy Knotts, Diane Simmons. Den- ise Upton. Crystal Barney. Jeniffer Riely, Brenda Williams, Kim Furbee. Susan Lipscomb. David Taylor, Steve Saltis. Carl Pinnell. Shawna Pyle. Lori Saltis. Sheila Campbell. Virginia Kyle. Jodi Glaspell. Tom Hart. Cliff Yoak. John Kyle, David Smith. Charles Sheme, Pat Fleming. Dora Holliday. James Wrinkier, Arlie Riffle, Mary McGill. Anne Winkler, Tammy Gaines, Cindy Gray. Loretta Ross, Tracy Melton. Marie VanBuren. Tammy Vincent. Reva Simmons, Shannon Saltis, Shriley Spears. Vicki Ball. Vickie Payne and Mrs. Work- man.