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

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PATRICK GOES When Others Close January 10 brought a wave of Arctic air through the east¬ ern United States that rudely informed everyone that winter had officially arrived. Tempera¬ tures plunged well below freez¬ ing with —5° in town and an almost crippling —15° on the mountain. Cars were paralyzed with the icy cold, water pipes froze and burst, and WHEO warned people to avoid the —55° wind chill factor. After a day’s high of only 6°, nightfall brought more of the same, but worse. Tempera¬ tures again plunged near —20° on the mountain and in town, the thermometer hovered at a cool two below. Surrounding area schools began announcing closings a full 24 hours prior to the open¬ ing of school on Monday. Car- roll County, Floyd County, Pu¬ laski County and Roanoke City schools closed due to the cold. Others braved the chill and de¬ layed openings to allow for thaw time. In a matter of only days, the second full week of January provided an eclectic version of “the winter to remember”. In the cold gym, a ray of sun provides warmth. Kevin Younger stays bundled up to ward off the cold of the classroom. Gloves were added comfort in some rooms. 20 Cold

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aking a break, chaperone and ju nior class sponsor Amy Shelor and her husband Jeff admire the decor of the prom from behind a shimmering curtain. Prom 19

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Cathy Sheppard, Linda Edwards, Pat Martin, and Randy Lawless hurry from the bitter 4° temperatures that chilled the early morning. (Left) Vapor from warm breath in below freezing temperatures is inevitable. (Above) Linda Edwards, Randy Hall, Pat Martin, Donnie Knight, and Cathy Shep¬ pard brave the cold with down vests, warm sweaters, and flannel shirts. Cold 21