South Rowan High School - Southerner Yearbook (China Grove, NC)

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Raiders Emit An Eternal Pride For many years, South Rowan has had a reputation for having the most spirit in the area. The loyal fans who flock to Raider events go through rain, flat tires, empty gas tanks, and stiffling heat to cheer the teams on to victory. An awesome red and black wave sweeps over the campus each Friday, as students deck out in school colors. Raider pride and spirit is known throughout the region as an intimidat- ing forceg the Raider colors portray en- thusiasm and spirit wherever they are worn. Many schools are envious of the famous Raider pride, and will try any- thing to evoke similar spirit in their own fans, but nothing can give the motivation needed except the love of school that belongs to South's stu- dents. Many games have been won simply by the feelings radiating from the seats where Raider lovers sit. South Rowan students have long been lauded in local newspapers for performing this very feat. Even in the face of unavoidable defeat, spirit-raising cheers can still be heard Lights . . . Camera . . . Spirit .. . resounding through the sports arena. The adoration South's students feel for their teams will continue long after their last day in a South Rowan class- room. They will still travel endless miles in search of ballgames, and they will still scream hysterically until their vocal cords are unusable. Through tacit commitments, Raiders strive to- ward a defense of their school against all challenges. Though students gradu- ate and go their separate ways, the fierce loyalty they have for South will last forever. As long as South exists and students pass through its halls, Raider pride will remain as a driving force. 'In all who are lucky enough to walk its halls, South instills exuber- ance, excitement, love of school. f South Rowan is Raider Pride. By Nicole Garver -Q YM? Sw 5,s.,?53: fs,a,: ',.a .4-W:-.-1-f--1-Q w '.li,ef-ff-f ' ' 3'-1 xr ' .E 5 we- .,t YM, gif inf., A MJ fr' ' 1,fwgf',:,l,.., ff .4 r 'N 1 - Skid 'fkiiiv 'All' p .. ,,.,- ..,g,,,b, eww- , gy: Fa x , H- .,.. ' fs Egg' -tg , Jw- .-5 ear' , . A .xii3y':gggq,g,,.4:gv51- ' ' ew ' , i ' ' q We have got more in 1984. The senior class names its favorite year. Hey Seniors: Members of the class of 1984 show their spirit at the first pep rally. 2 X Spirit 'LB

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The Southerner 1984 South Rowan Senior High School Route One China Grove North Carolina

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