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

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As the new fad of skate boarding takes over, Sean Slate demonstrates his style and ability. “Cheese!” Miss Buchanan flashes her special grin, while Mrs. Terry and Frances Ashburn give a more serious look. These ladies along with Mrs. Tobler are visiting the Empire State Build¬ ing while on their trip to New York. Summer 7 i

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1 The Heat of Summer SIZZLING HOT! A round the beginning of June, stu¬ dents and teachers anxiously awaited for the final bell to ring at 3:02. Everyone was on the edge of their seats . . . their eyes were watching the clock and suddenly, Ring!! It’s summertime!! Students went racing out of the class¬ rooms, while teachers, with three more workdays to go, sat back and breathed a sigh of relief. Summer vacation held different op¬ portunities for everyone. Many of the seniors went on the traditional beach trip and caused a commotion at the ocean. Others chose to spend their sum¬ mer playing sports, attending camps or just loafing around the pool at DeHart Park. Those who weren’t soaking up the sun, shaping up in sports, or snoozing in the shade, were working at summer jobs. These jobs were as varied as the rec¬ reational activities. Some jobs included lifeguarding at the pool or teaching ten¬ nis lessons. Other summer jobs were not quite as enticing. Many students worked in fac¬ tories, supermarkets and restaurants. Other people put in several long hours working in tobacco and cabbage for local farmers. As the summer came to a close in late August, students had to stock up on school suppl ies and get back into the groove of school. Many of the graduating seniors packed up their belongings and moved into college. For them, the fun was just beginning. § MNfs While airbourne, Bert Stanley anticipates Being a lifeguard is a hot job, but Tara Mas- two points. The pool isn’t the only attraction sie doesn’t seem to mind. She watches the at Dehart Park. pool closely looking for any possible victims or just any foul play. 6 Summer

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School starts with HOT TIMES A s the mercury in thermometers began to creep up to the mid 90’s, the beginning of a new school year was right around the corner. Within the first few days of school, students could be seen fanning with school calendars or standing in front of fans in the class¬ rooms. Faculty found it hard to con¬ centrate on lessons with constant thoughts of being home in air condi¬ tioning. Sitting in class became a sweaty chore in the sweltering heat, but ulti¬ mately the solution was shortening the school day. Shorter days began almost immediately after the school year start¬ ed. Lasting through the heat seemed to be the first thing on everyone’s mind and school work was the last. Thoughts of icy mountains or cool streams soothed minds throughout the school until the following week when temperatures dropped almost twenty de¬ grees. Wardrobes changed from shorts and t-shirts to bulky sweaters and jeans. With the sudden chill, fans were put away for a short time for more warm weather was expected after only a few weeks respite. Despite the daily heated doldrum evening hours the early morn¬ ing coolness hinted of fall weather, with¬ in two months, schools were closing for a different reason — snow and ice! The heat does not appear to restrict Michael Gilliam from catching a few winks in study hall. In the heat of the day, Jeff Houchins finds refreshment in his Diet Pepsi. I 8 Heat