Franklin County High School - Animo Yearbook (Rocky Mount, VA)

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Junior Class Court: Robin Jones, Patty Southall, Pam Saxon, Sarah Arrington, Wanda Davis and Wanda Mack. Sophomore Class Court: Amy Hall, escort Kent Griffith; Lori Foster, escort Johnny Nunley; Inglath Johnson, escort Ty Walker; Bertha Clayborne escort Phil Tunning; Sheryl Kingery, escort Kent Herrick. Freshmen Class Court: Tammy Allman, es- cort Mike Fitts; Sherry Montgomery, escort Mike Lemaster; Angelia Flora, escort Jeff Cooper; Penny Pagans, escort Timmy Hall; Carol Hedges, escort Jeff Wills. Senior Class Court: Dreama Rigney, escort Barry Ratcliffe; Cindy Bowling, escort Dwayne Robertson; Janet Prilliman, escort Kelly Herrick; Lori Brubaker, escort Billy Overton; Sharon Green, escort David Turner; Patsy Davis, escort, Bobby Kirk; and Pam Edwards, escort Larry Kidd. } r E o j LA Student Life 13

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The last Eagle fan remained on the splintered red bleacher as the lights went out. A SCA pom-pon dangled unused from his pocket and an EVENT newspaper twisted in his hands. He lifted his head to gaze at the field where his team lost only minutes before on a crucial 5 seconds play. No cheer- ing crowds, no victory celebration, no warmth. Only a growing chill was left when the referee signaled the Cave Spring touchdown. How different it would have been if we had won... The week long preparations were geared to victory. The players were fired up by their season’s record of defeats. Coach Stickney had drilled their minds and bodies, de- manding total concentration. In one class, Mr. Coleman asked run- ning back, Bill Corn, a physics question. Bill replied easily, “Cave Spring.” It was that kind of week. A bonfire, apples for teachers, Leg- get’s discounts, and a flashing red sign from the mechanics depart- ment made the week unlike any other before it. Friday was sudden- ly there and the stomach wouldn't stop churning. The parade wound through the streets of Rocky Mount with clowns, floats and a huge senior float with the homecoming queen nominees on it. The gates opened at six but the crowds were there early. 5,000 fans battled for seats and standing positions, and each one counted himself lucky to witness the match of the two un- defeated district teams. Suddenly it was all over-it seemed like the entire game was played in 5 seconds. Nothing before, nothing later. Just those five seconds. A long sigh echoed throughout the stands and the fans began to file out to their cars. Aside from Cave Spring’s exhuberant yells, it was quiet. And that seemed to hurt most of all. cont. p. 15 The football players give a special dance in honor of their escorts. 12 Student Life Homecoming ’78 “‘Like Looking sharp, the start of the evening, Cindy Bowling and Mr. football Dennis Laury, parade for the Homecoming dance. A combination of styles, silk disco dresses, spiked heels, suits, evening dresses and even suspenders showed up on the floor. Being In Love’’

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A Week That Was Like None Ever Before It Flags waving, The marching band gives Rocky Mount a sample of their talent. With Red Hot music, the homecoming band kept the feet moving and bodies swaying throughout the dance. Pretending to be Varsity, J.V. cheerleaders give a helping voice at the game. Happy days are here again for the clowns who ran about the streets at the parade.