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

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These three students take a break from dancing so much. k. Susan Bowling makes it a point to enjoy herself as she dances the night through. Dances 17

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Dances — Music and Memories Girls running around in their bath robes, looking for make-up and trying to get dressed or guys washing and waxing cars are sure signs a dance is coming. The excite¬ ment of being with your friends, listening to your fa¬ vorite music, and dancing, al¬ ways comes to Patrick County dances. The first dance of the year, the Back to School dance, was a big success. The D.J., Butch Williamson of Chip ’n Dale out of Martinsville, really got the crowd up and moving. He played popular songs and kept people dancing. Then, with a bang, came Dave Bailey for the Home¬ coming dance. The theme, “Astro Disco” came to an un¬ derstatement for this dance. This was proven by the upbeat music and special effects shown by the D.J. Sophistication and class summarized the Christmas dance. Students gave up their jeans for formal dressings to celebrate the Christmas holi¬ days. The change in styles, however, had no effect on the amount of enjoyment felt by the students as they began to dance. The Sweetheart Dance, to celebrate Valentines Day, is al¬ ways a pageant of couples. This dance shows the true meaning behind dances, to get to be with the one you love or care for, your “sweetheart”. At this year’s dance the D.J. was Kenneth Anderson. Due to the great demand for a dance at the end of school, there is now an End of School Dance on May 4. “Astro Disco” is the theme for this dance, also with Dave Bailey as the D.J. Dances are part of the ex¬ pectations of high school. The freedom to be loud and have a good time with your friends is always long-awaited. The dance doesn’t end that night, though. The excitement and intensity brought over from the night before shows on ev¬ eryone’s faces the next day. The smiles from the memories of their high school Sweet¬ heart Dance, give this away. Linda Moran and Randall Mitchell are getting down to the music as Angie Rakes and Jason Brown get physical. Tammy Thompson and her date, S.A. Alderman, dance with the beat of the music. 16 Dances

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Special Olympics: A Time For Joy, Courage, Growth, and Confidence The 1983 Special Olympics was held on April 19, in Pat¬ rick County. Although the weather was extremely cool and windy, the smiles and happiness of those who com¬ peted seemed to brighten ev¬ eryone’s day. It was certainly a success. The Special Olympics, a competition between the physically and mentally handicapped, is sponsored each year by the Monogram Club. The PCHS Special Olympics works together with the PARC Workshop in Stuart and other a gencies around Patrick County. In addition, there were a few competitors from North Carolina. Ap¬ proximately one hundred in¬ dividuals competed in a vari¬ ety of events. The competitors ranged in age from nine to for¬ ty. Every member of the Mono¬ gram Club participated and everyone feels it is a worth¬ while event. Conna Turner, a Senior, summarized her feel¬ ings by saying, “It gives you a special feeling inside to see the joy on their faces — not only when they win but as they compete.” Senior David Ratliff com¬ mented, “It made me feel good about the work and time that went into it (Special Olym¬ pics) to see the smiles and joy of all the kids who aren’t quite as lucky as those who partici¬ pate in athletics at PCHS.” Both club members and Olympians alike, look forward to the event each year. There is also the chance for the Olympians to advance to re¬ gional and state Special Olym¬ pics. Jana Cassell, President of the Monogram Club, ex¬ pressed her feelings this way, “Participating in Special Olympics is a very rewarding experience for me — and for the club as a whole. Although a lot of time and work goes into preparing for the Olym¬ pics, it’s all worth it to see their smiling faces.” The slogan this year was ‘Joy, Courage, Growth, and Confidence’. Through Special Olympics, each Olympian and club member could learn the real meaning of each of these words. To see the determina¬ tion on their faces and the joy in their eyes — it was truly a growing experience for all. These Special Olympians wait at the starting line for the signal to begin the race. 18 Special Olympics