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

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Coach Gary Willis portrays a look of embarrass¬ ment when he is caught in his gym shorts drinking a pepsi. Billy Scott shows proof of a hard workout during ° r ey as a ti me competing with the band practice as sweat rolls down his face. heal , ,n her present cond,t,on ’ but she takes it with a smile. Heatwave 11

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Heat Wave Shortens Tempers, Pants, and School Day ' it . Si ! ■ .fyjv Vv A- 2. High record temperatures have caused early dismissals for students since the begin¬ ning of the school year. This is a first for Patrick County High. Staggering heat reaching the hundred degree mark made it difficult for students to concentrate on their schoolwork. It was reported that “Meadows of Dan Ele¬ mentary and Patrick County High School probably suffered the most.” Temperatures in these school classrooms ranged from 92° to 100°. Al¬ though electric fans were used in most unairconditioned classrooms, the students found little relief. Swimming pools and creeks seemed to be a big topic of conversation during and be¬ tween classes. The longing for the cool water was great. Shorts, tee-shirts, and san¬ dals were a big part of students and teachers wardrobes for school. Some teachers, whom we would least expect, wore shorts and sandals, smiled, and kept on walking. The schools were not the only ones to feel the sun’s burning rays, as farmers watch their crops devastated by the heat. The scorched and dry earth provided no moisture for the withering and drying crops. Livestock farmers watched their animals suffer from the smothering heat. Although we long for cooler temperatures, as soon as cold weather arrives we’ll be yearning for the hot days of summer again. During the winter, one of the most breathtaking sights is a snowcovered tree. Above is a beautiful example which stands outside Patrick County High. Tammy Thompson and Chip Graves listen while Tracy Layman complains of working in the heat. ' ■ % l 2 ' r : ‘ ' “ »m 1 It; »» I. •••-■ » ho i‘ I ' ; $ %. f y y? 1 10 Heatwave

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Homecoming ’83 - An Exciting Event For All Monday was a big day, or should we say backward day, for almost everyone. Home¬ coming is a prominent event each year. Monday, “Back¬ ward Day,” there was a great amount of spirit and partici¬ pation. Tuesday was the ever popu¬ lar “Punk Day.” Students walked around the halls in purples, pinks, blues, and some with all of the colors, even in their hair. “Beach Day” seemed to be a lot of fun for those imagina¬ tive students that dressed up. Some were wearing a beach towel around their necks and others carrying beach balls and suntan lotion. Thursday, we were finally able to meet the man we all love to hate, J.R. Ewing. Tra¬ cy Turman dressed up as J.R. on “Favorite Actor or Actress Day”. There were a variety of actors and actresses walking the halls that day. Some other favorites were Groucho Marx and Shirley Temple. Dress-up days ended on Fri¬ day with “Grit Day.” Students were allowed to wear what they wanted that looked “grit¬ ty”. Everyone seemed to enjoy dressing up and prizes were awarded each day to the best dressed students. Tracy Har¬ ris won on “Backward Day.” The best “Punk rocker” was Amy Key. Tammy Cox and Scott Murphy were the best Beach Bums. Michael Fain won on “Best Actor or Actress Day” and Randall Bowman won on “Grit Day”. The week was completed with the Homecoming game playing Floyd County, the choosing of a Homecoming Queen, and the dance after¬ ward. Tracy Reynolds was crowned Queen and the mem¬ bers of her court were seniors Conna Turner, Jana Cassell, Rhonda Hopkins and Karen Cassady; juniors Kelly La- Force and Cheryl Anderson; sophomores Heather Inman and Donna Turner; freshmen Derina Hylton and Renee Ko- denski; and sub-freshmen Cindy Crissman and Heather Hill. The dance was certainly a complete success. The DJ was Dave Bailey with Astro Disco. The popular sounds he played combined with his lighting system and involvement with the dancers proved enjoyable to everyone who attended. Homecoming Week ’83 was certainly a week to remember. Seniors, Barry Joyce and Eddie Hall, are shown playing a duet to “What Kind Of Fool Am I” during the halftime activities. Homecoming Queen, Tracy Reynolds, re¬ ceives her roses seconds before SCA President, Randall Mitchell, places the crown upon her head. Rhonda Hopkins Tracy Reynolds Conna Turner Karen Cassady Jana Cassell 12 Homecoming