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

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Observing the ‘‘senor,’’ Laura Crawley and Lisa Jamison learn the Mexican technique of poling in the Xochimilco Gardens. A romantic sunset overlooking the city of Taxco provides an enchant- ing view for tourists. 10 Student Life Among the thousands of visitors that walk up the Tectihuacan Pyra- mid of the Moon each year, the Franklin group experience pure ex- asperation before reaching the top. Capturing the ‘‘fiesta’’ mood, Teree Campbell talks with her Mexi- can amigo. The group toured the huge mosaic mural which adorns the library of the Universidad de Mexico. 7x ie = a ale Ceiba.” i TA De

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With the intense heat and sun rays, Mr. Frank Layman and Mr. Charles Davis find new uses for handker- chiefs in protecting their heads from sunburn. Standing at attention during the National Anthem, the baseball team gets ready for the student body game. Taking a hefty cut, Charles Bolling swings for good contact. Keeping score for the coaches, Bill Bousman and Jay Prillaman hope for accuracy. Massaging the muscle in Brent Washburn’s arm, Kristy Hubbard shows that managers are a valuable part of the team. Student Life 9

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La Quebrada, the famous cliff divers’ haven, is observed by the students on a sunny and blistering day. The fantastic view of Acapulco Beach left the students in awe of its mystical waters. Adorned with gold, the Metropoli- tan Cathedral has served as an at- traction for many years. Mexican Spirit Spring break made it possi- ble for a group of Spanish students and their teacher, Mr. Tom Nix, a chance to tour Mexico — a home away from home. Mexico City with its multi- tude of shops and boutiques overflowing with handicrafts was a great attraction. There were very few wide streets, but each was filled with small, rapid moving cars. The drivers never seemed to show any consid- eration for others; they recklessly shot through the crowded streets. Also seen in Mexico City was the University. Its buildings were swathed in murals as most of the modern build- ings were. It was on Highway 95 that the students saw the real Mexico. There were the slums, the dry desert region, the dried streams, the som- breros, and the donkeys providing first-class trans- portation. Arriving at Taxco, everyone was greeted with a glass of tequila — the spirit of Mexi- co. Hanging on a steep mountain side, Taxco looked as if someone had planned a movie set of an Old World Village. The city was im- mersed in its silver heritage with workshops and show- rooms for touring. However, the most popular spot was Acapulco. The ex- otic and natural beauty was breath-taking. The beach with its long coastline and abundant thatched sun- shades was a main attrac- tion. Returning home, the stu- dents realized they had de- veloped a great appreciation for the Spanish speaking people. Student Life 11