Rustburg High School - Owl Yearbook (Rustburg, VA)

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|| RUSTBURG | 4 He live through a political crisis such as that. And Agnew’s resignation, too! Oh, I can see it now Devil: Ina few years students-will be looking tem PeCoempeljroym motels) ceimelantbus Kee President Sadat and Prime Minister Begin embracing, if you can afford such books. This infla- tion, it’s killing us all. Even our bubblegum money, and comic books. What? Who is Darthvader and John Travolta? What hap- pened to Howdy-Doody and the Beatles? Well Devil, it’s almost a new decade, and you'll be moving within another year! So what’s made this year so worthwhile? Oh? Well Rustburg, looks like the old Devil is proud of you. He claims it’s the joyx0) 0) om Changes 13

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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

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14 Changes 2. eet Ree Se Crowded halls were a common scene during the five minute rush between classes. After an carly dismissal, students who wait for the Brookville shuttle bus to arrive have to bear snow and foul weather. While construction of the new school was going on, tem- porary trailers had to be placed in the front lawn. Feat 809 Soh RERE EELS 4 BERS BOP eR RS