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

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1 Dances Entertain, And Raise Money For United Way If someone told you to “bop til you drop” or “come on baby, do that conga,” would you know what they were talk¬ ing about? Chances are, if you have attended any of the school dances this year, you would know exactly what they were talking about. Dances afford excellent op¬ portunities for students to just relax and enjoy themselves, away from the pressures of the classroom. Just think, where else can you see class nerds, prom queens, jocks and bas¬ ket-cases together without watching “The Breakfast Club?” The combination of people from different groups and interests can make a dance just that much more in¬ triguing. The dances sponsored this year by the SCA proved to be both exciting and fun. The school year was brought in with the Back-to-School dance and ushered out with the End-of-School dance. Though it took several can¬ cellations and rescheduling to do it, the Sweetheart dance fi¬ nally got off the ground and proved that good things come to those who wait! But by far, the Christmas dance stole the show. Of all the dances, this was the most spe¬ cial for several reasons. First, this was the first year of se¬ lecting a Snowball King and Queen. This was a selection in which students gave money to their favorite candidates, all of which was to be donated to a charity. Secondly, for the first year, the Snowball King and Queen concept was so popular, that candidates raised over $500 for the United Way ser¬ vices for white Christmases for needy children in Patrick. This is just to show the PCHS isn’t just concerned with hav¬ ing a good time and is con¬ stantly REACHING FOR IT ALL!! Students are allowed to bring dates who do not go to the high school, and Penny Matthews enjoys quiet time with her date. The Christmas Dance had an added attraction with the selection of a Snowball King and Queen. SCA President Tracy Turman takes the microphone and the place of the disc jockey to announce the selections for the honor of King and Queen, and the runners-up. Early arrivals to the Christmas SCA Officer, Jeannie Turner Dance have an opportunity to get in presents roses to the newly elected some quiet dance time. Kristi Akers, Snowball King and Queen, Jennifer Ricky Hall, Amy Key, and Tracy Moran and Todd Joyce. Turman take advantage of their time alone. 12 Dances

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Drama Allows Seniors To Exhibit Talents Drama is an art that has af¬ forded much entertainment to the world for centuries. Even before Sophocles, drama was making its path through the world. Though drama can be put into many different divi¬ sions, the two most frequently dealt with in the PCHS plays are the comedies and the more serious tragedies. One of the most successful plays of the drama club had to have been “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Adapt¬ ed from the 1953 production by Charles Schultz, the drama club’s rendition was accurate¬ ly portrayed and a tremendous success. However, the overwhelming success of the senior play, “Rebel Without A Cause” could not be topped. This play, starring Tracy Turman, Ka¬ ren Ward and Bubba Hou- chins brought both respect and admiration to the rowdy senior class. As the play opens, Jim (Tracy Turman) has just moved to a new town. There he is confronted by gang mem¬ bers led by Buzz (Tracy Har¬ bour). The conflict involved is the fact that Buzz challenges Jim to a chicken run to test his manhood. From there on out, Jim is forced to make some crucial decisions with the help of his friend, Plato (Bubba Houchins) while falling in love with the beautiful girl¬ friend of Buzz, Judy (Karen Ward). As expected, love con¬ quers all and everyone lives happily ever after. The seniors astonishing performances did not go un¬ noticed. Said director Mrs. Maria Oden, “I was very pleased with the job that they did.” The talent reflected in these plays made for an interesting year at PCHS. Many actors devoted much of their time to perfecting their lines and made it all worthwhile. Under the direction of Mrs. Oden, this year’s plays were the most successful ever. “Perhaps my love for drama helps,” she said, “because I always like to work in drama.” With an atti¬ tude like that, drama will most certainly always have a place at PCHS. Senior actors Tracy Turman and Tracy Harbour portray a scene from the play “Rebel Without a Cause,” where their characters clash over the love of a woman.