Graham High School - Graham Yearbook (Bluefield, VA)

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es , Richard Gibson wheels his gray Chevette into the pleased to own one of the more economical Amer- rear lot as passengers, Terry Hagy and Dreama ican cars; however, he is even more pleased to be Akers, share a bit of school gossip. Richard is aDECA student. while the rest of us must get up early. Mike lives across the road from school. WAT . ™ wy, Always a popular time of our day — Vanessa Wol- is Pati Wolford; Mary Putman talks to Kim Good- ford boards the big yellow bus as she joins the man and Gayle Sawyers. All are glad that the day throng of eager students homeward bound. In line has come to an end. Transportation We Use 7

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LOOK AT US! OPEC Go Away — We Need Wheels We come to school in a number of different vehicles. Many of our par- ents rode the bus or walked, because it was a real privilege to drive a car. Today, though, we drive our own car, ride a bus, or walk. More teens are driving smaller cars than’ ever because of today’s fuel cost; any- where from $1.15 to a high $1.40 a gallon. Some students refuse econom- ics and still drive gas-guzzling sports cars, trucks, and four-wheel drives. We also see the “buy American made cars’ theme in our parking lot as we view small economy cars like Chevette, Mustang, and Monza. The American made gas hog is also popu- lar with our students as a variety of Camaros, Firebirds, Jeeps, and trucks fill our lot every morning. Daily we use all means of transportation to carry our sleepy bodies to first-period classes. We drive a wide variety of vehicles to school and Andy Maitland likes to begin his day with a drive in his brown Scout. 6 ‘Transportation We Use Diana Puckett, freshman, waves a cheery good morning to her friends as she and Connie Vance arrive at the bus port, courtesy of A fun way to travel to school is in Jim Penning- ton’s red Chevrolet pick-up truck. Enjoying a turn around the parking area are Ronnie Jessie, Neel Smith and Charlie Holbrook in the bed of em Diana’s mother’s car. Books and food are important to our day; friends are a special part of our lives. this prized vehicle. Riding in the bed of Jim’s late model truck on a sizzling hot day is much more enjoyable than in a new air conditioned car. At least Jim thinks so.

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LOOK AT US! ‘ ? o aa Arrgh! A popcorn attack! Robin Jackson satisfies That ol’ American hamburger scores devours his burger during lunch. her craving with a huge bowl of the fluffy stuff, again with Jeff Christian, as he eagerly while she relaxes at home. as { “4 4 ; ol -- ee After school, Sherry Holston, Judy Lovell, Patti Wolford, and Rosa Lewis Satisfying their big hunger, Mike Newman munches on a delicious quench their thirst with a drink at the Dairy Queen We frequently patronize apple, while Billy Cecil devours his hamburger. Todd Little uses his area restaurants to enjoy the friendly service. lunch time to catch up on conversation. 8 Food We Eat