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

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Coach Hulk Stockworth (Barry Joyce) gives his football team members a pep talk before the big game. PCHS Produces Successful Hays Professor Fodorski: Now let me tell you, my academic snob! There’s more to teaching than just the hours spent in a classroom ... I’m Coach Fodorski and I’m proud of it. And you want me to leave. You want me to desert the team ... to let the school down. I owe them my life. When I came here I was nothing. They made me everything! .. . This is an excerpt from the musical com¬ edy “All American,” which was performed by a large cast of talented actors and ac¬ tresses. The musical was well-received by the audience of teachers and students, as well as by the adults who attended the public performance. A musical is much more difficult to produce than a regular play; for there are many different songs and dances to be learned by several people at a time. The play took place at Southern Baptist Institute of Technology, with Professor Fodorski, a Hungarian teacher played by Teddy Spencer, and Elizabeth Hawks- Bullock, the Dean of S.B.I.T. played by Geraldine Pendleton, starring as the main characters of the play. Credit for the choreography of this musical goes to Sara Ayers and Beth Wood, and recognition for its excellent direction goes to drama teacher, Lynn Lawson. Another play for which Lynn Lawson can be accredited for directing is “No Boys Allowed,” also a comedy performed by the senior class. Major characters were por¬ trayed by Amy Duncan, Thea Wolitz, Lark Rakes, Linda Turner, Kim Barbour, Perry Clark, and Mike Berry. The hard work ren¬ dered by the cast and crew earned them a standing ovation. Five groups from Mrs. Lawson’s drama classes put together one-act plays to com¬ pete in the One-Act Play Forensics com¬ petition. The top three winners were “The Puppet Master” in third place, put on by Drama II, “The Magic Shop,” second, per¬ formed by 4th period Drama I, and “To Burn a Witch,” a dramatical play, placed first. The four Drama II actresses, (Karen Roberts, Linda Turner, Linda L. Hairston, and Melody Burnett) brought this play to district competition in February. Linda Turner, Kim Barbour, and Amy Duncan have a little girl talk during a slumber party in “No Boys Allowed.” ( 20 Plays

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K. 1 [ - 99 it so much fun to be an officer of the SCA. Mike Berry, Ava Mitchell, Harriett and Dawn Cox practice gymnastics on the school lawn. One former SCA officer that you have as an SCA officer, you have to act crazy on the outside to keep from that goes on. I want this to be the best SCA record that our school has ever had.” In addi¬ tion to producing the scrap¬ book, Dawn also helped with other various jobs such as Homecoming and counting ballots for class elections. Keeping account of the SCA funds was a job which belonged to treasurer Chuck Joyce. He was to keep account of the spending and earnings of the SCA treasury and to make cer¬ tain the money was spent wisely. A bit of advice Chuck would leave his successor: “Make sure you stay on top of the money. Know where it’s coming from and where it’s go- I ing. It is important to stay out of the hole financially.” “Spirit” served as the theme i for the 1980-81 school year. ) The student body responded well. The athletic teams i received tremendous support by , having large turnouts at their j ballgames, both home and I away. a “This year, in the way of ; school spirit, has been one of the most successful years I’ve known since I’ve been here. The students have really become in¬ volved in what’s at PCHS. Due to this involvement, the pride in the school has developed, thus promoting school spirit. Teachers and the administra¬ tion deserve a lot of praise. They have allowed the students to become an active part of learning,” remarks Bill Far¬ mer. This was Bill Farmer’s first year to serve as student ac¬ tivities director. Though there was a great amount of time- consuming work involved, he considered it a challenge and a position that if handled properly, could benefit PCHS. Mike Berry comments, “Mr. Farmer is great. He’s a good advisor and he does a good job. Along wit h keeping discipline in the halls during lunch, he ' s in charge of all clubs, he worked with the senior class; and he worked with me. He’s also got talent and he’s very creative. I think he’s a super person.” Treasurer, Chuck Joyce, and President, Mike Berry, prepare a financial report for the next Student Council meeting. Mike Berry leads a cheer as officers strive to take school spirit to new heights. (From top) Harriett, Ava, Chuck, Dawn, and Jay clap in rhythm to the familiar chant of “Aim For the Top.” SCA Feature 19

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Professor Fodorski (Teddy Spencer) sings about his life before he immigrated to America. Saxophonist Barry Hutchens is one of the many band members who performed before and during the senior play. The S.B.l.T. football team shows off their masculinity. £g||||f h Perry Clark and Mike Berry sneak around back to check for any intruders. Professor Fodorski (Teddy Spencer) gives Elizabeth (Geraldine Pendleton) a passionate kiss during a tender moment in “All American.” Plays 21