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

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FWsiwSlMG3 Scns mn i$ “I heard it through the grapevine!” The choice of the “Grape” generation for state Beta vice-president was Amy Hopkins. Once again, a group of friends gathers for a picture that shows the fun of convention. Tara Massie, Kathy Hiatt, and Amy Hopkins grin and bear the weight of Connie Bird, Cyndi Crissman, and Kara Griffith. “The future’s so bright, I have to wear shades!” After a long day of lectures and conferences, Revonda Barbour takes a break and relaxes. Senior Beta Convention 27

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1 State Beta Convention ROCKS WILLIAMSBURG! W ith the air still nippy, students loaded the big chartered bus March 21, for the Senior Beta convention. Excitement and apprehension were felt by everyone including sponsors Mr. John Halsey and Mrs. Jo Moricle. Will this year’s club members behave? Will the water fights get us kicked out of the conference? After arriving in Williamsburg and standing in line for hotel room keys, club members gathered to campaign for our state Beta vice-president candidate, Amy Hopkins. As state Beta president Andy Shelton presided over the convention, members at¬ tended conferences and lectures. A panel of Patrick County students came in fifth for the entire Commonwealth of Virginia in the written quiz bowl competition. “You caught me with my mouth full!” Derina Hylton chomps away during one of the many pizza feasts at convention. After voting for state Beta officers, the club viewed a talent show, and many mem¬ bers attended the dance afterwards. Ap¬ proximately 45 local students attended the convention, making our Senior Beta di¬ vision one of the largest represented groups in the state which represented a driving force at the conference. Amidst the backdrop of the hotel room, Revonda Barbour, Ginny Williams, and Shannon Martin pose before attending the convention dance. During a free moment from the conference, Cyndi Crissman, Kara Griffith, Amy Hop¬ kins, and Connie Bird show their smiles for the photographer. For these young ladies, the memories of state Beta convention will last forever. “Are you sure my ear won’t fall off?” After just having his ear pierced, Junior Cassell examines the work. 26 Senior Beta Convention

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Money, Money, Money . .. THAT ' S WHAT I WANT! Even if I Have to Work! C C | ) ut I really didn’t have time to [3 study! I didn’t get home from work until 10 o’clock, and then I had an essay to write.” That student took the test and passed — just barely. For all the busboys, wait¬ resses, cashiers, and gas station atten¬ dants that work after school and on weekends, homework sometimes came in second on the priority list. Why would students put their grades in jeopardy for just a 25-30 hour job? The reasons for after school employ¬ ment were as diverse as the employees who obtained jobs. Many were simply enjoying having a little extra money to spend for anything that came along. Other students saved their checks to prepare for life after high school, wheth¬ er for college or for a family. Other sav¬ ings included the dream IROC Z fund or the stereo system of a lifetime. However, the majority of students go to bed without finishing homework and sleep in class in exchange for that extra cash on weekends, and when asked, all the after-school employees stated that the money was surely worth it. With no problem at all, Beverly Cassady adds up a list of prices after the cash register breaks down. Beverly, along with others, works until midnight at E-Z Stop. “Is this what you need sir?” Mark Hooker, an employee of Western Auto, is one of the many students who leave for work release. 28 After-School Jobs