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

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Past to Present ome Things Change bul clhew remain the same Over the years, the high school had undergone some changes, but not as drastic as might be first thought. The styles have changed, but parents’ old 60’s fads have become today’s new styles. Mini skirts, wide belts, and hoop earrings were current items students wore 15-20 years ago, not to mention the ever popular tie-dyes. Also, the hippie style which leans toward world peace is coming back BEST ALL-AROUND of 1965, Besty and Virgil Goode, inspired many people to be the best that they could be. Erika Clements and in clothes and music. Primarily the classes ha- ven't changed but most of the teachers have, although there will be some unnamed teachers that even taught parents of today’s students. As Vickie Barbour, mother of Jennifer Barbour, stated, “In my opinion, the high quality of education and making the school interest- ing ways has remained the same.” It is ironic that this gen- Eo ONC ee Tracy Whittaker carry on the tra- dition by being what the Senior Class considered the best — them- selves. Homecoming 2 3 eration was using the same facilities that their parents did years ago. Years from now children will be attend- ing this very same school. We may reflect on our high school years and share in the opinion of Lonnie Barbour, “The more I think about it, the more it seems that only I have changed, but the high school remains the same.”

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THE VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM has brought much pride and prestige to the Eagles over the years, though now they play in a new stadium. THE PRIDE OF BEING A MEMBER OF THE HOMECOMING COURT is just as great now as it was in 1965 as Nicole Rolley is escorted by Corey Sawyers. HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF! Voted wit- tiest of 1988, Steve Maddy and Christy Matherly unknowlingly recreate the ac- tions of the wittiest of 1965, Hazel Jamis- on and Wesley Holcomb. THE BAND OF 1965 has come a long way. With lots of devotion and hard work over the years, the Eagle band has earned numerous titles and awards. 2 == Homecoming

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The Hottest Spots for Socializing ation school with best friend Nighttime activites were the basis of high school stu- dent's social life. These ac- tivities included dating, eat- ing out, going to parties, cruising, or just hanging out with friends. Friday and Saturday nights were the most popular for doing just what they want to do. Since they were not school nights, parents found it difficult to create excuses to keep stu- dents at home! If students found enjoy- ment in shopping the malls or partying at Club 19. Club 19 was a place especially for teenagers. No one over the age of 19 was admitted. “Club 19 is a place to meet people and have fun,” stat- ed Chris Reynolds. “I like to go to Roanoke for movies and out to eat and that keeps me pretty occupied at “REVCO DISCOUNT DRUGS STOPPING FOR NEEDED FAMILY ITEMS AT THE local drug store of- ten became the job of students after school. After all, you never know who might be working today! STUDENTS OFTEN STOP AT Franklin Photo to drop off film and get prints made into 9x12's or smal- ler. 2 4. = Nightlife night,” said Greg Nester. Matt Thurman said, “I usu- ally go over to my friends house.” No matter what students did, it always seemed to amount to a good time. Hav- ing fun after school was en- tirely up to the student; what they made of their nights depended upon the stu- dent's idea of fun.