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

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Preparing for a fun filled day, Shelle Cobbler, Leigh Collins, Sandy Trent, Tracy Harris, John Shockley, and Rodney East can be seen with a few of the “essentials” needed for a day on the beach. Wearing the latest styles, Shelle Cobbler displays her bold wardrobe. Really gett ing into the spirit of PCHS days is April Easter, who has emblems of the school imprinted on her body. Dressing up during Homecoming week are David Martin and Tony Sheppard. Taking extra pains to dress this morning, Tony seemingly worked up an enormous appetite, but despite this he still shares his lunch. Homecoming 17

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Homecoming Sparks Spirit This years’ Homecoming was not as successful as was hoped for, but the week did get off to a good start by students and faculty dressing each day in particular ways thought up by the SCA. Homecoming week gives each student and members of the faculty a chance to express their joy and spirit throughout the school. In order to do this students and faculty were per¬ mitted to dress in outrageous, but clever, costumes. “Wear What You Dare” or “Pajama” day led the week off on Monday. There was the op¬ tion of going backwards or for¬ wards on “Backwards day,” but “Dress as Your Favorite Teacher Day” was an appeal¬ ing option for most students on Tuesday. Wednesday was “Camouflage or Beach Day.” Some students came wearing camouflage so as not to be seen, and others in beachweai so as to get a tan. On Thurs¬ day, green and gold were the most widely displayed colors on “Spirit Day.” A pep rall was held Thursday afternoon to announce the contest win¬ ners with the most spirited chain with the winner being the Senior class. Friday concluded spirit week with a day of Punkers and Breakers. Out of each day, “Punk and Break Day” was the most displayed. Some stu¬ dents came with bizzare hair and clothes, others with chains. All in all, everyone showed enthusiasm for the night to come. Great effort was put into the Friday evening Homecoming game, but the Cougars’ strong effort was not enough to de¬ feat Dan River. The game end¬ ed with a score of 20 to 7. Half time entertainment was given by the Cougar Band and the suspenseful crowning of the Homecoming Queen was pre¬ sented afterward. The Queen, Kelly LaForce, was crowned by Kenny Pack, SCA Presi¬ dent. Her court was made up of: Seniors Cheryl Anderson, Robin Radford, Stephanie Smith, and Jessica Willis; ju¬ niors Tina Houle and Donna Turner; sophomores Dena McHone and Sandy Trent; freshmen Becky Bowman and Lisa Joyce; sub-freshmen Kara Griffith and Traci Wood. The week was concluded by the exciting sounds of Astro- Disco. Although the home¬ coming dance ended the “in¬ teresting” week, it did not end the everlasting memories. Enjoying herself immensely at one of the school dances,Renee Ko- denski takes a break to enjoy a few refreshments. Being another one of the many who got caught up in the spirit, Mike Ror- rer dresses up for “Beach Day”. Never being one to get caught unprepared, Mike brings along his sunglasses and his beach towel. 16 Homecoming

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Part of a World of Winners On April 12, the annual Special Olympics were held. The competitors of these Olympics are the physically and mentally handicapped in¬ dividuals of the county. Ages of the competitors varied greatly, although no matter what their age, all the partici¬ pants had a good time. The Special Olympics have become an annual event at Patrick County High School. These games allow everyone to meet new people and to en¬ joy themselves. All of the com¬ petitors may not win, but each one is rewarded for his or her Monogram club member, Randy Lawless assists Bobby Spence to the upcoming event. efforts. The Olympians can then advance to regional and state Special Olympics. Once again the Monogram Club sponsored the Special Olympics and each club mem¬ ber participated. They are ex¬ pected either to escort the Olympians from event to event or to be timekeepers of the events. Senior Ronnie Knight took part in the Special Olympics this past year as an escort. Ronnie commented, “This was my first experience with the Special Olympics. It was a handful, but a lot of fun.” Mike Rorrer, a junior, also an escort, summarized his feelings by saying, “I think it’s a good idea. It lets the com¬ petitors and us both have fun. I feel that it’s a very rewarding experience and friendships de¬ velop from it.’ The morning of the Special Olympics started out with clear skies and the weather held throughout the day. When the Special Olympics were over, smiles could be seen that were as bright as the sun. Everyone left feeling as if they had accomplished something, as indeed they had. While recalling his junior year, Ronnie Knight fondly remembers his work with the Special Olympics. Here, Ronnie and his friend, Ronald Fain, are caught taking a break after a day full of activity. The expressions displayed on these Olympians’ faces, Sandra Howell and Thelma Lawson show the struggle which each one is putting forth. 18 Special Olympics