Kernersville Wesleyan Academy - Pine Burr Yearbook (Kernersville, NC)

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coRRlDoR CHAOS yn? Hall lholl, n. 1. U.S. a way to go through a building, passageway. -The World Book Dictionary The standard definition does not begin to cover the many aspects of the KWA halls. Sometimes mistaken for a loony house, the halls lin contrast to the patrolled classroomj offered a chance for students to let go and be themselves. These dem- onstrations included climbing the lockers, screaming uncontrollably, or playing childish games of tag. The terrible mobs formed might remind one of Christmas Eve shoppers. These sardine-packed groups in- cluded ten or twelve girls charging simultaneously through a narrow bathroom door, or the entire stu- dent body gathered in a strange as- sembly all within ten square feet of space. Amidst bumping and stomp- ing, there were always a few who worsened the whole mess by ad- vancing through the middle, knock- ing over everyone in their way. Eventually, the crowd would dissolve and all were free to wander separate ways. All in all, the halls were a very nice place to bump into quite a few dearly special people. Q

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UNCH E0 MUNCHI ' Calorie counters and famished gluttons, peo- ple with Emily Post-type etiquette and those with less than perfect table manners, sack- snackers and cafeteria diners all joined togeth- er for the 11:38 meal. A mid-day breathing spell and an opportunity to catch up on the latest gossip were refused by no one. As bodies were replenished for the remainder of the after- noon, friendships were strengthened in the endless rap sessions. Suddenly, a harsh bell sounded as remaining food was gulped hastily. Trash was disposed, and freedom was thrown away. All were forced to return to dreaded labor in the classroom. t ,,,,-,g,'-N 'w'g'5f..1l-Ti e ' 'VI' ,Q L A ,... t gg Y 2. llll A 5 From the ridiculous to the sublime