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

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la in the Field For Raider athletes, eoaehes, and fans, itis a matter of pride that keeps South Rowan in a winning tradition. This pride is also a key Motor in the attitudes of the athletes as they strioe to aehieoe their goals. South Rowan athletics atlect almost all of the students in some way. Whether it is the jstar athlete always in the limelight, or a devoted tan en- ithusiastically attending every lgaine, sports touch all of us. After years otiexcelleuce we can now take for granted our win- ning tradition which has brought ahout an overwhelm- ing sense of Raider Pride. lt is inevitable that players xwill one day ask themselves lwhy they endure the practices, iheartaches and injuries. A toot- ball player hcst sununed up how he fclt hy stating, HSOIIICHIIICS l wonder ii' it is worth it, hut knowing that l can claim lim a Raider and have people look up to me Hu' that really counts a lot. But Raider Pride doesnit begin on the field, it starts as early as elementary school. As future Raiders aspire to he star athletes on the Varsity squad. These are the very aspirations that carry students through hard, grueling practices and in- tense physical workouts, until they reach their goals and share in the glory ofa Raider victory. junior, Holly Basingcr reflects on her hard work as a cheerlead- er throughout junior high school and states, 'WYlien l made the Varsity squad at South it was one otniy proudest moments hecause all the hard work finally paid oiliand made it all seem worthwhilef' Last year when South Rowan made its move to the Central Piedmont Conference it demanded that its name he associated with victory. W'hen involved with any sport at our school, one can he proud. No matter how insignificant the athletes, role is. he will always contribute to a team win and share in the honor of heing a Raider. By Shana Miller David Bost Sports liilk-l 15

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i y Cbflijljl aeiezmf i It is Friday night. School is out, so are teenagers. After a week of alarm homework, and tests, there is time to relax. Throw the books the locker, another weekend is to begin. Choices unlimited, the The money, the mall, mm' elemeing. All ez pew! of the lzjeblooez' of the Ameffieem ieeemger. These we our levy ezyy. elimination process begins. The decision is narrowed down to catching the latest movie, slipping into some dance shoes and spinning over to the hottest dance spot, or cruising to the mall to spread the latest gossip. K'Finally the mall won out over the minds. This is a night for Top Cunf, said senior Melody Coone. She also added, uWe were on our way to the mall to just walk around. But, after hearing so much about the movie, we decided that we just absolutely had to see it. And, I'm glad we did, because it turned out to be other ideas. But seeing the name Tom a smash - it was the best movie I saw Cruise on the sign made us change our all yearlu il!!--,- QV 1 pring Cleaning. This Raider takes a few minutes to eorganize her locker. For many, this is a huge task. hoto by A, Price Head 'em up and move 'em out. Before taking off-for Rowan Parking lot. A common sight both before and an exciting weekend, junior john Cullett and a iew after sc iool, Photo by Carithers. buddies take time out for a eom'ersation in the South Friday Night f I7