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

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tiful thought in sensuous form as in wood, clay and in paints Artistic skill is required to pro- duce works that are pleasing to see and to enhance the artistic principles involved. As an impressive form of com- munication expressed through a brush, pencil or pen, art insists upon becoming one of the future's most in- finite careers for our nation's youths. The rising number of careers cre- ates recognition of art as no longer just painting, drawing, and sketching. Numerous art-related fields such as interior design, drafting, sculpting, and architecture are constantly flow- ing to keep an ever-changing society from becoming boring and listless. Al- though his importance is not always realized, an artist, no matter what his field may be, combines his feelings and emotions to create either a magnifi- cent masterpiece or just a small sketch on a scrap sheet of paper. These intellectual indulgences may not seem of great significance, but in Art is the expression of beau- Nlre. Metthewe reviews Kevln Br-uwn'e portrait of Prince, Regina Shaver strives to produce j inspiring works. VVE DEAL VVITI-l Sl-IAPE, CONTOUIQ: AFZT reality, they may determine the being of our future. For example, a constant threat of nuclear war is thrust upon the people of our present world. An artist ingenious- ly designs an escape from harm, a shelter that insures the existence of the human race. So solemn is this profession, yet, how lost life would be minus its prevalence. Art is man's original paid profes- sion. lt emerged from mere primi- tive cave drawings through the elaborate creations of art pioneered by such as Michelangelo. Art also plays a part in the future of South Flowan students, such as Junior Dan Davis, who has a pas- sion for art. Dan says, Present art makes life simpler because it's so easy to understand. Den express- es, in his works, his feelings about our world. So, it is with other artists who show us the way things are, were, and will be in our un- forseen future. By: Kelly Stirewelt and Millettze Freeze 7

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Art instructor. Ellen Matthews offers advice to Donna Braowoll on ner promising work of art, as other art students perfect their masterpieces. if W! . , I D r ' ,S V ' TQ I E my if f fx. -V 1 is z 3 V Wi' gi 'I iifm' i f , mile .i ft 4 Q I .Mfg E I 2 S it ' fa l a AL: i 5 Sophomore Connie Dense intensely concentrates to produce a perfected abstract by means of coordinating colors and creating precise strokes with ner paint brush. in the background, Donna Braswell creates her own version of mosaic art. Senior, Paul Barnawell firmly molds lumps of clay into the delicate structure of human . form. 1i 'i , e , 'Ml'

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DAYS AND DAYS: PRACTICE Days and days of sul- try summer practice and the constant bark of commands mold perfection as we know it. lVlany students look forward to football games, band performances and drill marches with growing anti- cipation. These expositions can only be enjoyed by fellow Raiders who understand the meaning of trial and error. According to Varsity football player Anthony Bara, The practice is rough. and sometimes it makes you feel like quitting, but then you think about those Friday nights . . . Mlohaal Daal added, You have to sacrifice yourself to get in shape so all that time at practice is really worth it. Football is one of the most physically demanding sports, but Friday nights would not be as spectacular without the special effects supplied by the band. cheer- leaders, and the JROTC. Liaa Coggin: and Gwan Hampton, like most Varsity cheerleaders, enjoy cheer- ing the team on, building stunts and arousing school spirit. Liaa remarked, lt's a lot of hard work, but I enjoy it. Gwan stated, Practice pays off at camp in competi- tions as well as at the foot- ball games. Being centerfield before the games and at halftime is a job that requires a lot of skill. Remarks Senior French horn player Mark Howard, Practice is hard, but at the same time is real- ly a lot of fun. I'm really for summer practice. Actually. I think we need more sum- mertime practice so we'll be more prepared for the games. Mark, like Nawall Brown and Miohalla Fow- lar, agreed that summer practice didn't interfere with their jobs or other ac- tivities because they are planned for well in advance. While being the newest member of the Raider fami- ly may add a lot of pressure to their field performance, JROTC2 holds their own in appearance and show- manship. Captain David Moora shares, . . . there's always room for improve- ment, but we're pretty good as it is. We work hard as a team and that's what pays off in the long run. Unity seems to be the key, not only with the JROTCI, but with all orga- nizations here at South Rowan. The instructions here are designed to ex- pound leadership, citizen- ship, responsibility. self- discipline, and respect to all those individuals who are ready to conquer the future and all its obstacles. Preparation through self determination is the ideolo- gy which shapes the minds and souls of the Raiders: a shape that is of critical im- portance to one's self as well as the world as a unit. Those that brave these terms of perfection prove to be the leaders and the builders of tomorrow, a to- morrow unlike any other, with the power of forever in its hands. Although these forth- comings may seem intimi- dating to some, they seem to foreshadow a promising and knowledgeable future. By: Kally Hanriokson and Kim Bwinaon As Mlohaal Daal ISE! and Joay Strickland ISSJ practice a difficult man- euver, Todd Earnhardt C501 awaits with growing anticipation. Raiders such as these exert leadership Qualities through their own self- determination and athletic abilities. Stated. Joay Btrlokland, Self disci- pline is always the key to a winning team, without it we'd all suffer. B