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

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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

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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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The quiet halls create a cool atmosphere for this student to work on a test. Heat 9