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

 - Class of 1981

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‘It’s Still Rock ‘N’ Roll To Me,” Ken Hancock accom¬ panies Billy Joel. Becky Shockley and Randy Hylton do the popular “scoop” dance at the Christmas dance. Taking a break from the dance floor. Perry Clark, Karen Roberts, Shelby Hubbard, and John Puckett share the gift of gab. Dances 25

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Disc Jockeys Play “Scoop”, “Skip”, “Slide” Music Hoping that the next song will be their favorite, Rodney Moore and dance partner Tammy Nowlin patiently await the record to begin. High School dances remain the best memories in many graduate’s minds. The student council and the senior class provided many such memorable events this school session. Students always seem to enjoy the functions, for they provide a place to socialize, mix, and, naturally, dance. Finding a band which satisfied the majority of the students listening preferences is the S.C.A.’s biggest dilemma. The styles of music in 1980 covered such a wide range, it was nearly impossible. Good old rock ‘n’ roll remained popular due to artists such as Bob Segar and Fleetwood Mac. Soul music was gaining popularity with old favorites like the Commodores and newly famed “rapping” with Kurds Blow. The Urban Cowboy movie instigated a country-western craze and Charlie Daniels Band and Kenny Rogers hit all time highs. New Wave singer Pat Benetar demanded instant success and even punk rocker Elvis Costello caught the eyes (and ears) of several students. Molly Hatchet and AC DC could be heard blaring from car speakers as “hard” rock continued to be popular. Inevitably, the answer to the problem was a disc jockey who could take requests from the floor and play all types of tunes. Lee and Grant disc jockey team provided the music for the senior dance on August 29th. The dance was the First to be held in the courtyard and many students welcomed the move to the outdoors. “The weather was perfect and the stars were out. It was like dancing in air conditioning, only better. Definitely better than the hot cafeteria,” senior Ricky Handy described. The Homecoming dance was also catered by a disc jockey, Russ Brown from K92- FM radio in Roanoke. “I like having a D.J. rather than a band because you can approach him and request the song that you want to hear. Usually, he is more than willing to play it,” Billy Hodges comments. The Christmas dance began with a bang and a cloud of fog as HOTZ, a five member band from out of state provided the entertainment. Their unique fog and sound effect equipment added significantly to the atmosphere. The Valentine’s dance saw the return of the disc jockey as Phillip Cardwell from Martinsville spun favorite tunes all evening. This was also P.C.H.S.’s first Sadie Hawkins dance. “D.J.’s just seem to give the better deal,” says S.C.A. president Mike Berry, “They play the widest variety of music and are less expensive.” Adam Martin, Sue Simmons, Kelly Witt, and Sandra Stiles And the courtyard to be a perfect place for socializing as well as dancing. Seniors Tammy Hutchens and Leslie Slate enjoy and rollin’ at the Homecoming dance. 24 Dances



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The Junior Class of 1980 Presents Junior Senior Prom For many students at P.C.H.S., March 22, 1980, was a night of special memories. For the first time ever the prom was held in the gymnasium which was disguised by totally enclosing the dance floor with draperies for walls and suspended parachutes for the ceiling. The junior class spent two whole school days in addition to the actual prom day on the decorating which transformed the gym into a dazzling ballroom. At eight o’clock p.m., the doors of the Patrick County High School ballroom were opened for the presentation of what some phrased “the best prom ever.’’ The theme was “Sail On’’ and under the canopy of cloud-like As the night began, Gary Corns and Susan Howell shared secret thought s in a tender moment. After all his hard work helping with the decoration, Gary seemed pleased with the outcome of the prom. After the floor boards were laid and the wall draperies were hung, the new ceiling had to be suspended. Along with many others, Joe Mills labored many long hours at the tedious task of hand stitching the several parachutes to each other. Transforming a gym into a ballroom took a lot of hard work and cooperation on the part of the Juniors. parachutes couples could be seen swaying to the music of the Royal Kings. “It was an excellent prom. The ballroom was just that — a ballroom. Not once did I feel that I was in the gym. The junior class should be commended,’’ many seniors praised. Juniors certainly floated on the clouds of success from the very first day of planning until the doors were closed after 12 o’clock p.m., and both juniors and seniors will cherish the memories of Prom 1980 for many years to come. For Ken Hancock and his date, Debbie Stone, prom night ended with a flare and the tender touch of love. 26 Prom

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