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

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Car Of Change Coming lo Au Eud Lockers were emptied, books were collected, post- ers were taken down and exams were given. The final days were at hand. We had senior exam exemptions, preparation for graduation, and last good-byes. The last days of school were times that were looked forward to since the beginning. But when that final day arrived, it was filled with mixed emo- tions. When asked her feel- A LITTLE SOMETING TO BE RE- MEMBERED BY. Seniors whole- heartedly perform their senior skit as the rest of the student body watch them relive their high school years. AS THE SCHOOL YEAR COMES TO ACLOSE, students say farewell and head for their buses with fond memories of the past year and hopes of an exciting summer. ings, Kristy Pasley stated, “I liked the last week of school, it was a sign that vacation was soon ahead.” And Me- lanie Hambrick commented, “T thought the last of school was fun. Everybody seemed to be in a better mood than usual.” Excitement was in the air. Summer vacation was about to begin and students were headed for trips, the beach, the lake, or summer 12 mM Last of School jobs. Seniors left good times shared with friends. “It was really sad to see the seniors leave, but I was glad to fi- nally become a Senior,” stated Ann McCain. Linard Moore reflected, “The last of school was an occasion that was sad, but mostly joyful for the simple reason — I'll be a senior and I'll have an even great- er teacher-life.”

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The Central Gym was the beginning and end of the high school career for the Class of ‘88. It started out with freshmen orientation in September of '84 and ended on a very hot night in June in the crowded gym. This was graduation night, the night seniors said their good-byes to their friends and the fac- ulty and left their memories to the school forever. It was their chance to begin their n The Spotlight For A Moweut lw Time journeys into freedom and the responsibilities adult- hood. “Graduation was a huge success. The speeches were loud enough to be heard and everyone had an enjoyable time,” said Deb- bie Wyatt. Guest speakers included Mr. Elton Bonner, first principal; Mr. Leonard Gereau, Franklin County Superintendent of Schools; Dennis Holt, Valedictorian; Kelly Beard, Salutatorian; Graduation yal and Amy Delong, class president. After the speeches the stu- dents accepted their long- awaited diplomas. Big plans for the future included college, jobs, and marriage. The members of the Class of ‘88 and their supporters de- served a hand for a job well done in high school and for making graduation some- thing to brag about. FREE AT LAST! The glory of grad- uating is shown on the face of Vicki Anderson as she proudly shows off her diploma, the reward for long years of study. TASSLE HAPPY. Kelley Bennett gets ready to receive the much de- sired high school diploma. The night was anticipated by family and students as they faced yet an- other milestone.

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SENIORS MAKE A NEW MARK. Kathy Thompson; class of ‘88 of- ficers Ami Shelor, Amy Delong, Maggie Herndon, and senior spon- sor Mrs. Cheryl Shepherd help paint their senior emblem. THEY'RE HERE AT LAST! Year- book staffers Bobbie Jo Hodges, Ed- itor-in-chief; Angela Whorley, Lisa Bacon, Layout Editor; and Traci Bennett, proudly show off their award-winning books. SENIOR MARCH, What we all look forward to! Missy Clemons, Patsy Mennuti, Ben Pinkard, Steve Eng- lish, Jimmy Hall, Dale Wood, Mike Southall, and Derrick Boone enjoy their recognition. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS TO TAKE FOREVER, but yes 3:15 does even- tually get here, even on the last day of school! Students head for the buses after sixth period. Last of School 1 3