Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

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Lookin ' good. A new school year means new cloches and new books. What is a pica?” Terry Scott starts asking questions on the first day of typing class to insure a good grade. That’s just fine.” Mr. Jones discusses Mrs. Duncan ' s lesson plans for her Distributive Education Course. This is gym class? Due to repairs on the floor in Birdsong, gym classes were temporarily moved to the old gym. SCHOOL OPENING 15

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ns P new paper and sharpened pencils accompanied by smiling faces and pretry new clothes filled the hall on the first day of school. At the sound of the bell, students in mass confusion crowded through the building. Although the freshmen had already looked up their classes, they were still a little unsure and some of the juniors and seniors were stopped for a second as they were asked directions. Everyone was seeking to find out what their friends had been doing over the summer, and sighed when they realized that it was all over. After the students had reached their destinations, it was time to put those sharpened pencils and that new paper to work. ’’These words seemed to ring from every teacher’s classroom and into the hall. Just before the bell rang, students were reminded of their homework assignments due the next day. After-school hours were by no means slighted when it came to being busy. ”I’m really excited about being a Varsity cheerleader, so I don’t mind the hour after school every day,” explained Sharon Burgess excitedly. There were Girls Basketball, Football, Band, and Pom-Pom practices. Many of the new faces became familiar when they go together to work on some school project. I’m just waiting for the first pep rally to get into the school spirit, ” shouted Lisa Outlaw, an enthusiastic freshmen. 14 SCHOOL OPENING

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Weekends are made for.. • P dss the pepperoni!” barked Eric Hayes hungrily as he reached for an empty platter. He, along with several other members of the football team, often gathered at Pizza Hut after the Friday night game. There they could talk over the evenings highlights and replenish the energy they had lost in the meantime. A large number of the student body could always be found at Peanut Park between the hours of eight and ten-thirty. Now as for where they would be afterwards, that could vary from McDonalds to The-Hide- Away, or in other words, from hamburgers to steak. No matter where the spot, food and fun seemed to be the common goal. Saturday was time for something a little different. Many students were anxious to attend one of the college games and visit brothers, sisters, and friends. ”This gives me a chance to get a glimpse of college life and a good look at those muscular players , admitted Senior Annette Christian. While some were enjoying the excitement of a great game, others were not as fortunate--they had homework. Some teachers were heartless and assigned tons of work over the weekend. If I work one more problem I think I will SCREAM!” shouted Sherry Ruden as she bit into her pencil with determination. If there wasn t homework there was always housework to be done. A little sweeping or dusting, whatever Mom found that needed to be done. But after the sun went down, that was a different story altogether. Books were put aside, the memory of the fumble on the one yard line was forgotten, and mops and brooms were put in their places. Wherever the Unknown D.J. was playing that was where the crowd seemed to be. Listening to the top hits and disco dancing the night away were just the things to do. It makes me feel good seeing my classmates and friends having such a great time,” explained Arthur Barrett, one of several disc-jockies working with the Unknown. Another great spot was Mr. Chips, where students enjoyed good music provided by Mr. Allen or Amy Howerton. There were tasty refreshments and good conversation. All-in-all, weekends were just a means by which to tire yourself out, beyond control, and be blue on Monday. But who cared? Everybody had a good time anyway. Almost done. Wanda Whitney and Carrie Goldsmith eagerly check the progress of their chocolate cake. Consolation in a piece of pepperoni. Kim Holly and her boyfriend from Deep Creek High join the gang at Pizza Hut after the Raiders loss to the Northampton Yellow Jackets. WEEKENDS