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

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The Prom. One of the most romantic dates, the prom creates memories to be cherished throughout life. You’re on Candid Camera! Todd Fisher and Stacey Sink smile for the camera as they stand in the halls. Almost Heaven. At the prom, couples are caught in the atmosphere of the evening as they dance to the music. 10 The Dating Game Dating was a major part of our social lives. Couples could be seen walking to classes together, waiting for each other at their lockers, and eating lunch together. Talking on the phone was a major part of the dating game. Guys and girls called each other, talked for hours, and made plans for the weekend. Guys asked girls out and girls asked guys out; it was perfectly acceptable either way. Some went out as friends, others went out as something more than friends. Before the date, the girls spent hours getting ready. The guys did not take quite as long getting ready. The guys did not take quite as long getting ready, but they did some worrying, especially about money. The cost of gas, dinner and whatever they chose to do was quite great. But they didn’t have to worry for long; a ‘‘new’’ thing called ‘‘going dutch’’ was in style, so girls paid for their own expenses and the guys only had to worry about gas and good impressions. There were lots of things to do on dates. Couples could be seen at the malls, shop- ping, seeing a movie, at the bowling alley, skating rinks, teen night clubs, and restaurants. There were also school spon- sored activities for students to enjoy. The dating game was a fun game to play and loaded with memorable experiences.

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chool was a lot of work but that mean that there wasn’t time you to talk with your friends. se three girls, Michelle Cole, indsay Stutsman, and Cristy Creg- gar, were a prime example of the special times that occurred in school. Before and after school, and during lunch, there was time to talk with ‘your friends. Talking has always been an important part of friendships. Without communication, openness, and honesty, a couldn’t have existed. | felt wasn't an easy thing to do, but it ae was very important. Talking opened | up a whole world of experiences you couldn’t: have had alone. You were able to share your experiences, help and sort through your some mes-crazy feelings. mes we didn’t have time to e to chat. Even if we were pressed for time we could stop long snough to say, ‘‘Hey, how have you been” We doubt you could have gotten | along with anyone very well without — . taking time to sit and down and talk to them. No, we couldn't have had ese “Special Times” if we hadn’ t when we had the crane true friendship. Telling someone exactly how you down and talk, but there © ken the time to talk to each other Friends Are Forever “Friendships can be hard to handle at times, but when you find one that clicks, it is worth all the trouble,” said Scott Powell. Throughout the campus, people were in pairs. Occasionally there was a loner wandering about, but for the most part everyone stayed in groups. During lunch and between classes, sometimes even during class, the sounds of friendship could be heard — laughing and talking. Perky pairs of people and matches made in heaven. Well, not always. But in spite of this, friendships flourish in high school and beyond. Have you ever noticed how some people seem to know everyone while others stick with a few good friends? Or how some peo- ple seem to make friends so easily while others struggle? We have, and that is what this is all about — Friendships. Meeting people is easy enough; just walk up and say ‘‘Hello.’’ However, making them your friends and keeping them requires three basic things: Hard work, honesty, and patience. Frankly, friendships come in many forms. Guys and girls, tall and short, and yes, even underclassmen and up- perclassmen can be friends. More often than not, you will find groups of three or more on campus and around town. We took a good look around and found - all kinds of friends — Smiling, walking, laughing, talking, and occasionally arguing friends. We did not worry much about them. Out bet was that by the next day they were talking and laughing again about their fight the day before. Friends made up a very large and very important part of our lives. They always listened when we wanted to talk, and gave us advice when we needed it. They even laughed at our jokes no matter how corny they are. Friends lifted our spirits when we were down in the dumps. Since they were always there for us, we sometimes forgot that they had needs, too. It was a wonder that we even had friends when we took them for granted, but, being the friends they were, they always forgave us. It was easy to see why friends were so important. But do you know what made them so special? Friends were special because there was a perfect one for each person. There was always someone who cared about us, someone who understood. There was no doubt in our minds that friends were what kept us going. When our day started with falling out of bed at the sound of the alarm, who got us laughing about it? Our friends, that’s who. Even when we couldn't count on getting an ‘‘A”’ on the essay we slaved over for two weeks, we could count on our friends to tell us how great it was. We will all face days when we are short on time, space, patience, or even money, but, hopefully, we will never find ourselves short on friends. If we are careful and treat people with respect, we will never find ourselves without friends. With luck, no matter where we turn we'll be able to find a smiling face — a friend. A sixth period biology class gives Scott Pinkley and Kevin Booker a time to laugh while Steve LaPrade reviews his material. Friendships 9

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The big moment. Mary Ellen Naff and C. W. Shaver await their turn to participate in the Senior March at the Prom. “I think we should make the cover,” say Jason Guthrie, Missy Clemons, Margaret Shively, Cynthia Stevens, and, as they pose for the camera. What do you think? The Dating Game 11