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

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Look but don’t touch! Kent Tucker and Dereck Tucker observe the exhibits dis¬ tributed to the fair to be judged. Round and round upside down! the Rock-o-Planes was another ride at the fair. At night you can see the lights on all the rides. James Harman It was held in a small back corner of an exhibit hall, sort of tucked away and out of trie mainstream. That was the Art Show at the NRV Fair. A participant and winner was senior James Harman. “I won a blue ribbon on ‘Megaduck ' and a red ribbon on ‘Decoy’. James was not a stranger to competition, especially art competition. Hot only has he exhibited and won ribbons in previous fairs, but he has also exhibited in the Fine Arts Center Menagerie Show, the American Association of Uniuersity Women Show at Valley View Mall, and the NAHS Spring Show where he was awarded ‘Best in Show’. But the fair show was a special favorite for James. “I think it’s one of the best things about the NRV Fair. It provides a good opportunity for everyone to participate. They don’t charge an entry fee and they have lots of categories with lots of prizes; they even give some cash awards.’’ When asked if he will parti¬ cipate in next year’s fair, James replied, “I certainly will because it ' s been one of my most successful art shows in the past.” NRV Fair -27

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The NRV Fair and Horse Show Ten big dags of rides, exhibits, food, shows, games and much more excitement. From August fifth through August fifteenth the Fair was held. This was the first time the fair had lasted for two weeks. The Horse Show was July thirteenth through August first, and admissions were three dollars for adults and one dollar for children twelve and under. On special nights such as Wednesday, “Senior Citizens ' Day,” people sixty and over entered free of charge and children under twelve got in free and could ride the rides from one until five o ' clock for five dollars. The parking was super¬ vised by the Pulaski County Life Saving Crew. At ten-thirty on Saturday, Friday, and Wednes¬ day nights fireworks were pro¬ vided. Prizes were awarded in many events, not only in the game playing but in many contests; for example ribbons and money for displays of art, vegetables, hand¬ crafted arts. The horse show alone gave out a total of six thousand five hundred dollars in awards. The Beauty Pageant was held on the fourteenth and the winner was Sarah Jo Straley from Pearisburg. At the grand stands there was a different happening every night: The Singing Nippers, the Florida Boys, Kathy Mattea, Porter Wagner, Right Combination, the Pattons, and evgnts such as the horse pulling contest, the pet show, the demolition derby, the WBLB True Value Country Showdown with Larry Blevins and Friends, Bluegrass and Ole Time doggers, Hollywood Stunt World, theAppalkids, and the4-H talent show. The fair’s being held for two weeks was different for a lot of people. Robert Ward said, “I thought it was better than last year.’’ Marcy Tiller said, “Great, it gave you something to do with your friends.’’ And James Har¬ man said, “It just doubled the positive things and the negative things that the fair offered. ’’ ' rv% ■hP » Spinning around! One of the many rides at the fair was the Gravitron. From a school survey it’s one of the most liked rides. A few people! A crowd at the fair observed the Demolition Derby held on Monday August tenth at eight p.m. 26 — NRV Fair

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Living for the Weekend “What are you doing this weekend?’’ was often heard throughout classrooms and halls on Fridays. Students were curious to find out where everyone was going on weekends so they could be part of the action. Many students had plans for a date, while others had plans to go out with friends. McDonald’s and its parking lot were a popular place to be on Fri¬ day and Saturday nights. Radford theaters, downtown and the Plaza, Pulaski theater, and even Blacksburg theaters were hot spots for the movie “lovers.’’ Macados, BT ' s, Pizza Hut, Tea Garden, or the Golden Corral were some of the popular places, to go out to eat in the area. “One of my favorite places to go out to eat on a date is Pizza Inn in Rad¬ ford,” said Mark Chrisley. When the pocketbooks were low on cash, you could find many couples at home in front of the television screen. Some watched movies on the VCR, while others watched their favorite TV programs. Most didn’t seem to mind this because they liked spending time alone with one another. Holidays were popular for dat¬ ing couples. Many looked forward to spending time together over Christmas break and to exchang¬ ing gifts. Going Christmas shop¬ ping at Tanglewood or Valley View, having sleigh riding parties, and spending New Year’s Eve together were some of the more popular things to do over the Christmas holiday. Valentine’s Day was also anticipated. Roses, cards, and candy were just some of the gifts that were given to both the girls and the boys. The winter months were also looked forward to by many groups of friends. Conversations about the opposite sex were not scarce. At one time or another, almost everyone talked about whom they liked or whom they wanted to go out with. When Monday came, many were curious to find out how their friend’s weekend went. “What did you do this weekend? ” “Did you go out with him?’’ “Did you kiss? “Did any¬ thing embarrassing happen?” All were some common Monday phrases. No matter how much homework or how the week went, many students lived for the week¬ ends! 1 1 | Togetherness. While enjoying an away football game, Double Hickam and Missy Cox spend time together talking about the day’s happenings. Tonight? Who Knows! During a Friday afternoon, Shane Fralin and Ashley O’Dell, meet at Jill Turner’s locker to discuss what their weekend plans are. 28 — Dating Friends