Pulaski County High School - Cougar Pinnacle Yearbook (Dublin, VA)

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What’s Happening? Overworked and Never Pai In today’s world, when gas was $1.20 a gallon, a Big Mac was $1.15, and concert tickets ranged from $8.00 — $15.00, mon¬ ey was craved. For most students, money meant work, and work meant a paycheck on Friday. However, for a handful of stu¬ dents, work meant volunteering. These people gave their time, energy and efforts to provide services for the community. If one saw a Fairlawn fire truck racing to ward a burning house, he might also have seen Phillip Dillon, a volunteer fire¬ man. Phillip reflected on the hard-ships of his work when he said, “The work wears you out. Sometimes you get called at 1:00 in the morning and do not get home until 6:00 or 7:00, and then try to go to school.” However, hardships subsided and rewards were achieved as Phillip commented, “I feel the pros over¬ power the cons. It is rewarding to save someone’s home. Of course, I do not do it for the money, but I feel the people really appreciate a job well done.” On the land and in the air, volunteers were needed. The Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, was formed at the New River Valley Airport. Jim Miller, an executive officer who helped cadets train for the military, said, “Since I was too young to join the Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol was the next best thing. We civilians do not do enough for the U.S.A. besides working, so this helps the country.” Woody Ayers, another CAP member, agreed. “I have an avid interest in the military and armed forces service,” Woody said. “This was one way I could participate. You have chances for scholarships and advanced rank in armed forces.” Besides giving their time, students gave the money they earned. Senior Ralph Crowder ushered at the Virginia Tech football games for $15.00 per game, and the money earned was given to a useful charity. Ralph also worked at the Fairlawn Drive-In, and he donated money to various charities, such as the March of Dimes and the American Red Cross. Ralph said he did this “because God has made me a fortunate person and has blessed me, and I would like to help the people who are not so fortu¬ nate. I think if some people in the world were not so selfish, it would be a lot nicer place to live.” Waiting for thair next assignment — Steve Huff and Tim Jonas wait for their papers during a Civil Air Patrol Meeting. One hamburger to go — Ralph Crowder writes down the order of the customers at Fairlawn Drive-In. Student Life 15

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• ' -vv (. Shine, Windex makes it shine — Phillip Dillon puts hard elbow grease on the windows of the Fairlawn Fire Department fire truck. He is on call at all times. Help the March of Dimes — Leigh Bratton her jobs as the school’s March of Dimes Coordi- makes announcements to listeners. This is one of nator. 14 Student Life

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What’s Happening In A Place For All Seasons? What’s going down in your town? What’s happening in your neck of the woods? There was always something throughout the year in this community. In the spring there was always the all time favorite fund raising project—car washes. Working hands used soap and suds to wash cars at local banks and stores. During Easter holidays, churches held sunrise services and chil¬ dren hunted Easter eggs in back yards. When summer arrived, people flocked to Claytor Lake for such recreational activities as swimming, skiing, softball, and horseback. Several wagon trains were organized throughout the sum¬ mer. Henry Ford’s invention was forgot¬ “Sunrise, sunset” —Mrs. Linda Cline reads a passage from the Bible at a sunrise service given by area churches in Radford. ten as people rode throughout the coun¬ ty on horses or in wagons. For many, the thrilling event during the season was the New River Valley Fair in Dublin. Seven counties participated in the fair, which provided exciting rides, animals, art, exhibitions, and competitions. Then fall came with its numerous community events. One of these was the Count Pulaski Day Parade, held in honor of the man for whom the county was named. This parade hosted bands, floats, honored guests, and the sailors of the U.S.S. Casmire Pulaski. When Halloween rolled around, little kids dressed as witches and ghosts while teenagers and adults attended costume parties. Weeks later, on Thanksgiving Day, people counted their blessings anc stuffed themselves with turkey anc cranberry sauce. Temperatures dropped when winte arrived. When little white stuff fell out o the sky, people bundled up and playec in a winter wonderland. Snowballs wen thrown, sleds were ridden, and pond: were skated on. Avid golf fans playec that summer sport on frozen Clayto Lake. Each season brought not only change in the weather, but also some thing new and exciting to do in the com munity. It was a community or all peo pie and all seasons. On your mark, get set, go —A homemade boat race is about to start at the annual Harvey Chev¬ rolet, Inc. picnic at the Appalachian picnic grounds at Claytor Lake in July. Not a muppet, but a chuppet —A Christians- burg member of the Christian Friends, Inc. holds up her chuppet, Grandma, as she gets ready to perform a skit for the audience gathered in Jack- son Park, Pulaski. 16 Student Life