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

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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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‘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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After exhausting themselves on the dance floor, JefT Powell, Harriett Walker, Denise Litten, Benji Holt, Lori Banks, and Larry Harbour took a moment to relax. Leslie Slate and Tammy Hutchens were one happy couple after experiencing the joyous success of the Prom follow¬ ing a hectic week of frustrations in preparation for this big night. The Royal Kings, a six member band, played while COU ' pies danced. SAIL ON Sail on down the line about a half a mile or so and I don’t really want to know where you’re going. Maybe once or twice you see, time after time I tried not to hold on to what we’ve got, but now you’re going. And I don’t mind about the things you’re going to say Lord, but I gave all my money and my time. I know it’s a shame, but I’m giving you back your name. Yeah, yeah. Guess I’ll be on my way, I won’t be back to stay. I guess I’ll move along, I’m looking for a good time. Sail on down the line, ain’t it funny how the time can go on, men say they told me so, but it doesn’t matter. It was plain to see that a small town boy like me, just wasn’t your cup of tea, I was wishful thinking. I gave you my heart, and tried to make you happy, and you gave me nothing in return. You know it ain’t so hard to say, “would you please fust go away”. I ' ve thrown away the blues, I’m tired of being used. I want everyone to know, I’m looking for a good time. CHORUS: Whoa, sail on, honey. Good times never felt so good. Sail on, sugar, good times never felt so good. Prom 27