Rocky Mount High School - Hi Noc Ar Yearbook (Rocky Mount, NC)

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1 kstgglffti , T. ,A F5 if i-J f , ' qi. it . if ' nj Wufsmw,-. in, 4 a 1 -3 ,N J... v- Us At his after-school job. senior Chris Culpepper takes a few minutes to complete his homework. Sophomore Patrice Evans joins the community members participating in a practice for Handel's Messiah per- formed at First Presbyterian Church in early December. if if K. Doyle D, Sazama Junior Susan Kincheloe clowns around with juniors Bridget Harrell and Jennifer Yelverton and senior Sandra Davis at the Hi-Noc-Ar and Gryphon initiation banquet. Student life divider - 7 K, Doyle

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r L it , X The legend continued in Student Life Rocky Mount, small town, U.S.A. What does a town of only 46,000 citizens have to offer a teenager for entertain- ment? lf someone asked this question to a senior high stu- dent in 1960 or in 1982, the answer would probably be nothing During the summer every- body does the same old thing, senior Mark Beard said. Usually, there's nothing different to do. Although the students often complained about the lack of entertainment, they always found something to do. When school opened, they found many more activities, sports, and clubs to get involved in, such as band, football, cheer- leading, and various jobs. Even though t.he students were still caught in the what can l do dilemma, they somehow entertained them- selves, which Senior High teenagers have seemed to do from generation to genera- tion. Mary M. Enderle 6 Studentufe

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Summer brings break from school routine When summer arrived, students breaking away from Uwe old school day routine went their own sepa- rate ways. Many students packed up and headed for the beach or other resorts while others simply found ways to occupy themselves at home. Several students even traveled abroad. The experience turned out to be exciting, and if students have the chance to travel abroad, they should take advantage of the opportuni- ty, said junior Michael Williams who visited Mexico over the summer. The World's Fair, held in Knoxville, Tennessee, attracted many students and faculty members. However, the fair seemed to lack student appeal. When asked how they like it, most students responded as did junior Sharon Armstrong: l enjoyed it, but a lot of it was a waste of money. Hotel rates were ridiculous, but the pavilions were good. Other students found part time jobs to occupy their time but more importantly to gain extra money. Still ot.hers took an altogether different approach to sum- mer. They preferred to share their time with All My Chil- dren , General Hospital , and other soap operas. Lounging in front of the tube, they matched wits with game show contestants and listened to the sound of bells and buzzers well into the day. Movies and concerts were also popular means of enter- tainment away from the heat. Of all the movies l saw this summer, Rocky lll was best. l cried and became emotionally involved, junior Cheryl Henke said. Several bands, including Van Halen and Prince, toured in North Carolina drawing an abundance of Senior High students. Senior Mike Ayers said, My favorite concert was at a nightclub played by the Flock of Seagulls. Afterwards, l met the whole band. Senior Anthony Pittman said, Prince has a good concept of what the audi- ence likes. The show was terrific. Dorothy A. Batts Wettlng her whistle, senior Jane Wright cools off after a hard tennis match. Substitute teacher William Holder earns his summer money by mowing grass. Qs ' Y ' ' . V K.Doyl C B - Summer