Parry McCluer High School - Parrimac Yearbook (Buena Vista, VA)

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The structure of club activ- ity took on a new look also. A year of disinterest and inactiv- ity prompted the SCA to call for reorganization of clubs in the school. All clubs were abolished and were only re- established if significant interest was displayed. The scene in the community changed along with that in the school. The emphasis on bi- centennial themes and projects was beginning to lessen. The scene of stars and stripes and other patriotic emblems began to signify the upcoming presi- dential election rather than na- tion’s birthday. The scene of 1976-77 began with newness and confusion. It shifted to routine and activity. Each scene was different. Each scene was unique. Each scene promised new experiences. Parrimac 1977 presents the shifting scenes of Parry McCluer High School and its students in 1976-77. Lights, cameras, action.... Opening 5

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4 Opening A NEW SIGN placed at the corner of the school introduces residents and visiting members of the community to Parry McCluer High. A “SENIOR ONLY” SIGN on the door designates the Blue Horizon as another spot for just seniors. Stephan Moore, Richard Kennedy, Kevin Humphries, and David Sorrells take advantage of their privilege to eat lunch in the lounge. SPECTATORS at the Buena Vista Relays include members of the school facutly. Mrs. Betty Ward, Mr. Ken Reed, and Mr. Wayne Flint enjoy the school-sponsored activity. The Scene Shifts chairs were added and plans were made for a stereo. The faculty also moved into a larger lounge. The distributive education program had been eliminated and the class- room previously used for distribu- tive education became the new teachers lounge. No eighth graders were walking around confused, but the first few days of school brought confusion all the same. Students who brought their lunches from home found they could no longer go to the audi- torium for lunch. With a smaller student population, the need to divide the group was no longer present. The entire student body, buyers and baggers alike, were scheduled to go the lunchroom. Students also experienced con- fusion when they looked for the foreign language classrooms. The classes were being conducted in trailers behind the school. The mobile classrooms had been previously used by the elementary school and were made available for use by the high school when the new elementary school opened. After several days of locating new rooms and identifying new students and faculty, the students moved from the scene of confusion to the scene of activity. The scene of activity took on a new look. The athletic district had been changed. The Alleghany-Highlands District had been divided and Parry Mc- Cluer became a part of the newly formed Pioneer District. Staunton River and Clifton Forge were new challengers and several former district teams were no longer opponents.

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6 Division RECEIVING HER BVEA SCHOL- LARSHIP Karen Wilhelm accepts the award graciously from Mr. Flint. THE DESPAIR IS EVIDENT on the faces of cheerleaders Jane Cox and Rhonda Fields as the Blues are de- feated in a close match against J.J. Kelly. A SCARECROW sets the scene for the sophomores’ Sadie Hawkins’ Dance. DANCING TO THE BEAT of the prophets are Mike McManamay, Deb- bie Cash, Trevania Fitzgerald, Rob Fabrizio, Nancy Green and Dennis Gilbert. DURING THE FUEL SHORTAGE the arrivial of an oil truck was wel- comed by all. t