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

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On Halloween Monsters like Pat Conner and Neal McDaniel are found clowning for the camera. One of Lesley Secrist's many duties as Jun- ior class president is collecting money for class rings. Table of Contents Student Life Sports Faculty and Class Clubs and Academics Be Gee ABO @onmuniend Ads Ser eh Ae, tara be he - Pte When she loses interest in a German Love Story, Kathy Fitzgerald checks with Renee Hostetter to see how her fantasies com- pare. A time out from decorating the Junior Homecoming float finds Joni Gilbert and Cheryl Rader riding the hobby horse. wk The large selection of rings makes it difficult for Lisa Sorrels to decide which ring she wants. As director of the cheerleader skit at a pep rally before the Rockbridge game, Tracey Holt resembles one of the Marx Brothers. Opening 3

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Inside and Outside the Wall In 1939 a group of unskilled workers began a project by the W.P.A. After the money ran out the Public Works Administration aided in the development of the wall, a ten thousand dollar under- taking which took about three months. There were several purposes for building the wall. At that time the cars were starting to drive along Magnolia Avenue so something was needed to keep the school chil- dren safe from traffic. Since there was no way to keep people from sneaking into the games, the wall was built to keep out those who Being honored by fans, the football team rides the fire truck in the bonfire parade. Patiently waiting for classes to start at the B.A. are Patricia Pelter and Janet Gore. 2 Opeinig tried to see free ball games. The wall also served as protection for windows of area houses when play- ers hit automatic home runs. When outsiders come to our school, they have been heard to call our school ''the prison,” ''San Quentin,’ ''The Great Wall of China,'’ and many other names. Students here sometimes equate the school with a prison, because of the restrictions within. Behind the wall students are being trained for the future. Inside and outside the wall they are gain- ing competitive skills in sports, breaking records and setting new serious discussion. Rs, es ones. Business and vocational skills that prepare students for jobs are attained here. We have an aca- demic curriculum for anyone plan- ning to go to college. Appreciation for art and music can be gained through electives such as art and band. We have the advantages of a well-rounded education plus a great social life. We are proud of our opportunities and accomplish- ments. A close look at Parry McCluer High School's life Behind the Wall will reveal that we are not isolated from the rest of the world but are very much a part of it. In the comfort of the library Craig Harris and Bob Drake having a

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We Won Inside and Outside Winning may not be everything but it was an important aspect at Parry McCluer. Almost every ath- letic team won the district and most won the regional title. A few went to the state and brought home state titles. : At the end of each season an assembly was held in the audito- rium to honor athletes participat- ing in that season's sports. Although excellence in sports was one way of winning, some stu- Crossing the stage after receiving the plaque, for First Team All . Timesland for Roanoke Times, Phil Radick looks pleased. dents excelled in other areas. Millie Foster won the title of Miss P.M.H.S. Chosen from twenty- seven schools in the area, we were honored with a large trophy by the Roanoke Civitan Club for team and fan sportsmanship. This brought almost as much pride to the community as winning the State A football title since exactly ten years ago our school was sub- ject to censorship by the Virginia High School League. One of our teachers, Miss Lynne Alvine, was chosen for the Buena Vista Jaycee's Outstanding Young Educator of the Year Award. This award is presented to only one teacher out of the four city schools. In every aspect, our school showed its winning spirit. The way we won in academic and athletic competition should have shown outsiders that there are lots of good things going on behind the wall. Upon winning the state championship, Parry McCluer fans proclaim We're Number One.’ 4 Opening