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

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AGAINST THE ODDS, Steve Buchanan and Kelly Wheeler make pro- BEFORE A U.S. HISTORY TEST, Pam Davis reviews her notes fitable use of their before-school time. while Paula Richardson looks on in amusement. EXHIBITING THE SPIRIT WEEK STYLES, Ms. Stinnett shares fashion MAKING PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND, Marcy Staton and Jeff secrets with David Lynch after school Staton get together during relaxation. WITH A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY, AS THEY LOOK AT CLASS RINGS, Ray Gilbert, | CATCHING UP ON THE LATEST GOSSIP, Eric Staton offers his cookies to Aubrey Clark, and Rock Martin are amazed Laurie Byers and Judith McDaniel con- Brandy Pirkey. at the variety of styles. gregate during lunch. 7 Life Between Classes

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TIME FOR | A ships arose at Parry McCluer. BREATHER At P.M.H.S. there existed another level to school life. This was not the sports life or any other extra-curricular activity but life between clas- ses. During the time before school students were seen hurriedly finishing due pro- jects, homework and taking care of any business. This was considered the time to do such chores. Hardly any- one would think of doing homework at night. It was no secret that endur- ing, meaningful relation- 6 Life Between Classes These relationships were often in view during relaxa- tion and lunch. Couples con- gregated telling each other the latest gossip, recapping the day’s happenings and pledging undying love and devotion, as couples have done since high school be- gan. After school hours began to be as busy as regular school hours. — Extra-curri- cular activities were the focal point of this time. Students and jocks alike were seen romping around the hall wearing shorts, warm-ups, plus a variety of ‘‘original concoctions”’. TRYING PERSUASIVE TACTICS, Micheal Locher and Jerry Knight ambush Pam Shields and Tracey Stinnett while the girls are on their way to a basketball party with refreshments. REVIEWING THE PRECEDING’ NIGHT's HOMEWORK, Tommy Fauber concentrates deeply.

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ATTENTION GETTERS Many national headlines caught the attention of Parry McCluer students. Events like the Three Mile Island Nuc- lear accident and the Jones- town massacre shocked the student body. The ERA gained more re- cognition as people waited to see if Virginia would rat- ify the amendment. Con- sumers became concerned and angered at the high price of gas and other related fuels. Interesting news was not always on the national level. New happenings around school included the Girls’ basketball team winning the Regionals, the Parrimac’s all night Disc-O-Thon, and Coach Ellison winning out- standing Young Educator fo the Year. A local resident, Wilford P. Ramsey announced his candidacy for the House of Delegates. Industry was a big topic for students and their fami- lies. Stunzi closed down caus- ing many people to be out of work. Bad news for many families was the fire at the Jane Colby plant. Some employees were laid off at Hermetite but were called back to work promptly. Sports figures and their doings caused many people to take note. Athletes like Bjorn Borg and Muhammed Ali were cheered and booed by people in the school. One sport team arousing much enthusiasm was the famous Mid-Atlantic wrestlers. Ricky Steamboat was ‘‘drooled”’ over while Rick Flair was a decided foe of Parry McCluer students. AS THEY PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT for the audience, Mid-Atlantic wrestlers also raised money for the Fire Department. IN THE COLD RAIN, Varsity cheerleaders put up signs for the Lady Blues before they leave to compete for the Regional title. DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, goes Kathy Camden as Daryl Odgen dips her during the Disc-O-Thon.