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

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Though students relished the thought of the 3:15 bell every day, school was far from over at the tone of this bell. Practices, club meet- ings, and competitions were as much a part of school as going to the six daily classes. Work was the most impor- tant part of after -school ac- tivities. From working on yearbook deadlines to com- pleting Homecoming floats, students gave up their pre- cious hours to do something for the school. With sports teams, drama club, and the band practicing every day, dedication was also a large factor. Staying after school for play prac- tice, Angela Murphy, Deen Billips, Allison Moore and Joseph Costel- lanos work on blocking for the play “Requiem.” Preparing the senior float for its Homecoming debut, Bill Finney pins letters onto a side banner. Long, Long Day However, after-school hours weren't only for work. It was a time for talking with friends that weren't seen during the regular school day. And if practices or meetings finished early, there was always Hardee's and the Kroger deli to stop the hunger pangs. Too much time couldn't be spent goof- ing off, though. The four ac- tivity buses left promptly at six. These travelled all over the county to give students an advantage in finding rides home. With these late hours, many students’ school days did not end until long after sundown. Student Life 25

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Concentrating on her routine, Missy Clemmons uses an after- school practice to achieve perfec- tion. During practice, boys’ basketball managers Arianna Dula and Jeannie Quinn find a magazine more inter- esting than basketball. As six o’clock approaches, the Cen- tral Gym is converted to a bus de- pot as students use the bleachers as a waiting area for the activity buses. Using the halls as a track field in bad weather, Mrs. Patsy Smith, wife of the vocational director Mr. John- ny Smith, and Mrs. Juanita Young have been walking three to four miles a day for over a year for their exercise routine. Working up a sweat, Ron Sexton and Fred Mack go up for a jump ball in an after-school practice. 24 Student Life

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Life After School The average school day last- ed a mere six hours. What did students do with the oth- er eighteen hours? Some might have said sleep, and others might have said that they watched TV. However, these could not account for everything. There were jobs, athletic competitions, and friends that took up time. As students grew into their teen-age years, money grew less abundant. To help ease this, many students had jobs. Though they took up more time, the extra income was very welcome. Attending and competing in athletic competitions was a great way to spend spare time. Many students partici- Laughing with friends, Monica Hall enjoys the time she spends at Har- dees’. Attempting to block a spike, Colin Hutcherson does his best as Robin Akers watches with anticipation. 26 Student Life pated in recreation league volleyball, basketball, and baseball. Volleyball was es- pecially popular in the winter months as a great way to re- main physically active even in cold weather. Being with friends was an ex- tremely important way to use spare time. Most of these friends were made through school, and these friendships were carried on long after the last bell had rung. Whether it was a ski trip to West Virginia or just cruising town on a Friday night, friends made the good times even better. Taking her turn to serve, Susie Raine uses an underhand style in hopes of winning a point.