South Hopkins High School - Memories Yearbook (Nortonville, KY)

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itUleii The Personality Parade is on!! Unique examples of the varied personalities of the South Hopkins family are com- ing from every comer of the S.H. campus. Excitement is rolling and the fans, cheerleaders, ball- players, and coaches are all eager to show that super Tom- cat spirit. Moving toward the aca- demic portion of our beautiful campus, we see that the moods range from wild crazy to dull and boring . (Donald is really concentrating on the DNA molecule in Biology I.) The atmosphere goes back to exciting when Juniors fill the library and purchase their class rings, and the FFA crowd is obviously soaking up the facts being present- ed at a club meeting. Why a Personality Parade?-To remind you of the Good Ole Days at South.

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The 1981 Yearbook Sta££ Is Proud To Present The Following Essay Written By Joannie Franklin, A 1981 Junior at South Hopkins. My Commitment To My Country This past summer my mother invested in an American flag. Since she had never shown much patriotism before, this surprised me greatly. Two weeks passed and our new flag had not materialized. I then decided it would join the long line of “projects never finished in our home But about three days later when 1 arrived home from school. 1 was very astonished to see our flag suspended beside our front dcor. 1 stood there not knowing quite what to think as I watched the gracefulness of the stars and stripes gliding through the wind. Every now and then the breeze would pause and the flag would stnke back up again with a sense of dignity and strenqth. As I walked closer, it continued its ycle and seemed to be indestructible. 1 could not believe the feelings of loyalty, honor, and pride that tilled me as 1 continued to watch in amazement. The thought of a flag that stood for the beliefs and ideas of an entire nation that many people had died and had killed for hanging on my front porch overwhelmed me completely. It was then that I realized my love for my country and the importance of preserving the ideas of the United States of America. When I first thought about my commitment to my country, it was that day and those indescribable feelings my mind drifted to. At first I was confused. What had the United States done for me that I should make a commitment. Then I realized that 1 was born with freedoms many people never experience throughout their entire life. This alone is more than enough for me to make a lifetime commitment to my country. It is left up to each individual to make a commitment to his or her country No one has to make a commitment and even if they do. they do not have to keep it. But how could any American citizen not make at least a small commitment? How could an American turn his or her back on matters that will determine the welfare of his or her future? The depth of these commitments is also up to the individual. They can make a commitment to always vote, but for only the most important elections; or they can make a commitment to vote for all the elections and to support those who are elected. I choose to do the second. I want to fulfill all my duties as an American citizen to the fullest Without a commitment from every American to do their best to ensure the well being of the United States, the future of this great country could be grim arid short I believe that most Americans realize their commitment to the United States. They iust need to put this realization to action. Imagine if every American took even a slight involvement in their community, the change this would make overall. The people would share a common concern and through it become more united. This unity would lead to greater respec t and support for one another, and these United States could grow and prosper. As a young American I do not have very many responsibilities to my country yet However. I can give my utmost respect and support to those who are running my community state, and country. I can stay alert on the current events in America so that I can understand the situations our leaders experience. I can also try to obtain as good an education as possible because one day America will be in the hands of today's inteenagers. If I am to do my part as an American citizen, whether it be big or small. 1 will need a firm foundation to base my decisions on. Hopefully with the help of our education. God. and advice from others who have faced the difficulties of governing this nation, we will succeed in preserving and improving America and what she stands for. -Joannie Franklin Student Life 13