Patrick County High School - Archive Yearbook (Stuart, VA)

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J f 1 tl Beverly Dillard holds her pet dog as they take a rest from a playful romp. These friends climb the Pinnacles of Dan, near Meadows of Dan. 12 Student Life Outside of School

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Mitchell spent many weekends performing for various Karen Larsen enjoys caring for and training her horses. Student Life Outside of School 11

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Jon and Sharon Helms enjoyed a quick ride on the Merry- go-round at the Patrick County Fair. Edd Martin feeds an injured chipmunk displaying his in¬ terest in nature. Pat, Martha, and Edd Martin join Carol Barnette in strapping up for a day of ice skating. ; Nelson McConnell spent numerous weeknights in addition f to weekends hammering, sawing, etc. to build his own I house. One of the disadvantages of living in a small community is a certain limitation on the availability of entertainment. Students’ first solution is to leave the boundaries of Patrick County and drive 30 or 40 miles to neighboring Martinsville or Mount Airy where movie theatres, Pizza Huts, and other recreational facilities are located. However, with the in¬ flating costs of transportation, this solution soon loses its luster and students are forced to find alternatives. If it’s eating or simply socializing that one desires, there is no better known place in Patrick County than Tex’s Drive-In in downtown Stuart. Hordes of tee nagers con¬ gregate in the circular parking area each night of the weekend and occassionally on weeknights. Some people have found a friend in the beautiful scenery about the county. Fishing or canoeing at Kibler; hiking the Pinnacles, Bull Mountain, or Rock Castle Gorge; picnicing on the Parkway; hunting and camping almost anywhere—these are some of the ways folks enjoy the natural beauty of Patrick County. Others have followed an interest in the folklore and traditions of the area. Bluegrass musicians thrive, playing with the old pros and newer bands, or performing at local Fiddler’s Conventions. Some students and faculty mem¬ bers participate in apple butter and molasses boilings. Others enjoy visiting those people stocked with the history of the area. Some weekends can be spent at the famous Fairystone State Park outside of Wooline, or the newer Alice T. DeHart Memorial Park in Stuart. The new park offers swimming, picnic¬ ing, tennis, or basketball. Fairystone offers swimming, various kinds of boating, picnicing, hiking, camping, horseback riding and more. Available sports activities vary from par¬ ticipating in a local softball league to watching the go-cart races in Lawsonville. Some people spend hours fishing during the warmer months and sledding in the winter. Ice skating is pop¬ ular in areas of the county where ponds and rivers frequently freeze over. Some enjoy par¬ ticipating in the Junior Bowling League or roller skating at the local rink. Patrick Countians are richly surrounded by opportunity and traditional history, yet many often fail to see the valuable benefits of such an environment. Those who do, prove it with a true zest for living, typical of those truly ALIVE. Beverly Dillard thoroughly enjoys a visit with her younger brother, Blaine, as they discuss one of Blaine ' s latest pranks. Student Life Outside of School 13