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

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The fever spreads. Seniors show the true meaning of class with posters and banners like this one throughout the year. A true friend, Mr. Adams, gives inspiration to students with his famous words, ‘‘You take out of school what you put into it — nothing more, nothing less.” 18 Assemblies Franklin County’s favorite flyer, astronaut Jon McBride, gives Mrs. Guthrie an autograph for her son.

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There’s something about your eyes. Jimmy Perdue is mesmerized by Sandy Jones as he escorts her through the fog. Prom-inence The butterflies were there, but so were the beauty and the charm. Prom was certainly a night to be remembered. How could one ever forget that special night of food, photo- graphy and romance? An ticipation, nervousness and excite- ment — the feelings most people prepar- ing for prom experienced. After spending hours getting ready, the girls were worry- ing about how they looked — was their hair okay? Would it fall? Were they wearing the right dress? Or should they have gotten the other one? The guys were looking for a pair of clean socks, putting on their bow ties and the rest of their tuxedos, worrying about what to say to their girlfriend's parents and how to put the corsage on the girl’s dress without sticking the pin in her skin! After they had been photographed and told how ‘‘cute”’ they looked, it was off to dinner. There were a number of places to go, — Steak and Ale, Kabuki, LaMason, The Regency Room or the Library. The music started at 8:00 P.M. when the band To look and feel your best is an important part of the prom. Deanna Perdue and Buster Poff model their confidence. began to play. Couples began to arrive shortly after that, ready to dance the night away. The central gym had been transformed into a fairy tale land — pastels everywhere — and rightly so; the theme was Fairytale Lover. When 10:00 P.M. roll- ed around, the seniors took their places with their dates and the Grand March began. At the end of the Grand March a new tradition was born — the crowning of the prom royalty. Sherri Foley and Grey Davis of the Class of 1986 were chosen Prom Queen and King. Prom Princess and Prince were Michelle Cole and Ken Grind- staff. After the coronation, the dancing resumed until midnight. The dance may have ended then but this fairy tale was definitely an experience they would always remember. The Grand March is a big step, especially when your escort is Mr. Adams. Kimya Muse is escorted by Mr. Adams. Prom 17

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stacy Pugh exhibits her spirit by cheering the foot- all team to victory at a pep rally. The Spirit Soars Hip, Hip, Hooray! There’s an assembly today! Assemblies gave students a chance to learn new things, and the classes a chance to display their school spirit. Assemblies were rare, but when we had them they were a treat. Our first assembly was the SCA welcome back assembly dur- ing which the SCA welcomed students and new teachers. There was also a contest between boys and girls from each class which led to an unfair “‘pillow fight.”’ Our second assembly featured NASA Astronaut Jon McBride, a Franklin County native, who presented us and the students from the middle school with a slide show from past NASA voyages and answered our many questions. We also had our an- nual magazine sales assembly where the Reader’s Digest representative explained the sales and showed students the prizes they could receive. Pep rallies spirited the teams and fans and promoted a little com- petition between the classes. During the pep rallies, the cheerleaders performed dances, did a few crowd oriented cheers, and the teams were introduced. The Homecoming assembly gave students the chance to see the Homecom- ing court and allowed them one last chance before voting to pick a queen. SADD presented the student body with a film call- ed “Amber Lights.’’ The musical film in- formed students about driving drunk, as well as many other topics which call for “Amber Lights.’ The Black History Assembly, another annual event, informed students of the many contributions of black Americans to our Society. The Senior Awards assembly, in which Seniors received academic awards and scholar- ships, was held at the end of the year. Taking time out for an interview, astronaut Jon McBride answers questions for local papers and TV stations after his assembly presentation to the stu- dent bodies of the high school and middle school. Pride lives for the class of '88 as they enthusiastical- ly show their spirit during a school assembly. Assemblies 19