Flemington High School - Memories Yearbook (Flemington, WV)

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Many students find time during the day to listen to the newest sounds. Jerry takes a break from gym class to catch up on his fa- vorite tunes. Each sit-up is a challenge as Jerry works on his exer- cise routine. David Ball, senior, acts as coach during this session. It's time for the pizzaria shop, as Jerry, as well as other special education students of Mr. Jerry Oc- tave, prepares special piz- zas for faculty members.

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We Have It- Guts Many people would see Jerry Pence as just an ordinary eighth grader, but he is more than that. Jerry has Cerebal Palsy. However, through hard work and perserverance, Jerry is striving to overcome his handi- cap. For instance, in gym class, Jerry has went from seven sit- ups to 60. He also does 25 push- ups, 15 chest passes and 15 over- head passes. The one thing that Jerry wants most out of life is to be able to walk. He also said shyly, I want to find a girlfriend who is cute and, of course, nice. Jerry said he feels a little dif- ferent because his wheelchair gets in his way, ... but I still I Do What No One Else Will. T. Cavallier have the same ambitions as any 13-14 year old. Mr. Jerry Octave, Special Education teacher commented, If he gets stuck on anything he asks questions and he really tries. At home, he is treated just like his sister Lenora, who, ac- cording to Jerry, plays a very big role in his life. When he gets home, he does his chores, which includes cleaning his room and doing the dishes. After the chores are complete, Jerry enjoys listening to the ra- dio and watching TV. He likes to go to school too, and hopes to go on to college and move into computer programming. As part of his exercise routine, Jerry works out throwing overhand passes with classmate, Tom McCray. 20

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We Have It- Funny Humor- a smile that ex- plodes. A laugh that bubbles out. Is there a day that goes by without everyone cracking up over a joke? Or how about that one minute that a person's guard is down? Like the time when Mr. Ken- yon spilled water all over him- self . . . Julie and I were talk- Bones ing to Mr. Kenyon after lunch, Marian Loughran, ju- nior recalled. He was holding a cup and an apple and trying to unlock his door at the same time. Well, the cup still had wa- ter in it, but he didn't realize it. He took a bite out of the apple and spilled water all over him- self. We didn't want to embar- ass him. We walked up the Humor Makes You Laugh. -T. Edwards hallway and started laughing. Mr. Kenyon stepped out of his door and snapped. I heard you guys. A seventh grader fell asleep in my room one day, said Mr. Guy Costello. Instead of wak- ing him up, I let him sleep . . . When he woke up during third period, he was surrounded by a bunch of seniors. That's hu- mor! 22