Rustburg High School - Owl Yearbook (Rustburg, VA)

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same old grind? were unbearably hot with tem- peratures climbing into the high 90’s every day. Even the teachers decided to give the students a break because of the weather. Orientation assemblies were organized to give the newcomers a brief outlook on the many clubs and activities that the school had to offer. The SCA officers served as student guides, since all the classrooms had been switched With the addition of 250 more students, the halls are even niore crowded than before. around. Temporary trailers were on the front lawn to house the eighth graders, and all the num- bers on the outdoor buildings had been changed. This created confu- sion for not only the new students, but the old students and teachers as well. It was pretty hectic for the first two weeks. Caught in the act, Tony Perrow has returned for his senior year as the same old Casanova, to Susan Beasley's dismay. Concentrating on the outdoor scene Alan Woody and Eddie Roberts find different points of interest during lunch. Making good use of a fire drill, Alfred Hankla, Mr. Pettus, and Terri Jones wait for the signal to go back to class. Opening of School 11

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Finding time to be alone during the hurried rush of school, Ellen Shelton eats her lunch in peace. Helping students correct their schedule, Mrs. Mitchell frantically calls for one of the guidance counselors. H{ypnotized by the pressures and strains of going back to school, Vincent Cheatham relies on the fence for support. 10 Opening of School OD Canbbucvnelemsemnels “Hey, when did you get back from the beach?” “About three this morning.” Back to school. It’s the same every year. Everyone complains about having to get up so early, the homework, and the school food. But, deep down, nothing can beat that feeling of being with your friends again, or perhaps having a class with that special someone you've always admired. This year, not only did the freshmen enter the high school, but the eighth grade as well. With the renovating of the middle. school, the halls were even more crowded | with roughly 1,200 students in a | school designed for 900. It was pretty strange having the eighth grade around again, but after a while, the whole class made them- selves a part of the student body. The first few weeks of school

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Well, Old Devil, you’re sure not the same Devil you used to be. Once again you possess the eighth grade you lost over eight years ago, and dear Mrs. Kelly is still cheering in the stands and feeding your little disciples. Can you believe that -you’re actually sending some of your students to Brookville Mid- dle? But only so that the long awaited school can be finished before the next decade. Oh Devil, remember the last time you lost a football game to Brookville way back in ’74. Long time ago, isn’t it! Things certainly have changed. Beating Brookville for four years in a row is certainly something to cheer about. Speaking of cheering, remember when Mr. Pendleton used to be on the basketball court 12 Changes we . ) ° Was it worthwhile Devil? © “arguing with the referees? Well, he’s now top dog in the inner office, and young Haywood McCrickard had taken charge of “The Pit”. Look at the advancement of girls sports. Can you believe all the fans there are at a girls’ game now! You’ve even acquired tennis, golf and wrestling teams. Devil, you’re really going all out aren’t you! these new teachers, and so many! But there’s still the same ole’ smiling faces too. Gosh, Dennis Campbell, a teacher? No, it couldn’t be, could it Devil? Even smiling? Yes it is, its ... it’s Mrs. Evans, for goodness sakes, look at this new library she’s acquired, sore) e-msxolere Menblete What, Devil? You say you've gota Vocational Technical School? Where? Oh I see, it’s not yours but the county’s. How nice! And ef- ficient! That should really help your disciples in planning for th future. ee Devil, do you realize it’s been ten years since the schools in- tergrated? Look how much closer the students have become. You say they're all part of your school, Devil? There seems to be quite a one to one basis here among them. And look, they’re even joking with the tea chers, and the teachers are actually laughing! Say, isn’t Mr. Steinspring, the Dean of Students from Brookville? Oh I see, Mr. Elliott’s taken over the farm. Hm, I see the students have got- ten over Watergate. They’re into peanuts now huh! Quite a shock to