Taylor County High School - Sampler Yearbook (Perry, FL)

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Above: Melissa Kirkland and Scottie Bowdoin enjoy a night out during the 1985 Prom; Left: Jim Blume takes Cheryl Lewis dancing tonight at the 1985 Prom. Take Me Dancing Tonight 12:35 Definitely unprepared, I failed a pop quiz and determined my class average to be about 69%. 2:16 My last class of the day and I was almost late, but I zipped in just as the teacher was about to close the door. Totally exhausted from the strenuous mental and physical activity of the day, and since this was study hall, I de- cided to catch a few winks. 3:00 The bell finally rang its melodious note — A real joy to my ears! Off to the car I rushed to find my battery dead. 3:15 After a jump from a friend, I drove home and wondered how I could possibly top this day in the weeks to come. 3:30 About to sit back in my easy chair with a tall glass of ice cold tea, the phone rang. It's for me — I've been called in to work. (I have to ask myself how much longer I can go on like this.) 5:30 Busy finishing up my job for the day, 1 received another phone call. . . It's Him!! He wants to take me out tonight; I can't believe it. Maybe things are looking up after all. 6:00 I rush home and plan” an outfit for my evening on the town. 7:00 After 30 minutes of calming myself down, the doorbell rings and the butterflies start up again! 7:45 We eat dinner and nothing out of the ordinary happens. Knock on wood! 8:00 He asks me what I feel like doing? My response: Take me dancing tonight... Opening 3

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Wake Me Up 7:20 Overslept — again! I flew into the shower, brushed my teeth and jumped into my clothes. 7:30 Inhaling my burnt toast, I spilled hot chocolate all down my new white dress. 7:35 After frantically searching through my drawers for a change of clothes, 1 dressed for the second time that morning. I gathered my 25 pounds of books and unfinished assignments and ran out the door leaving my keys behind. (Thank goodness for the spare key under the floormat.) 7:37 I threw my books and stuff into my thirsty car and attempted to start tne motor. 7:42 Riding on fumes, I coasted into the gas station. Luckily the car died next to the pumps. 7:55 Dust and sand flew everywhere as I ''squealed'' into the student parking lot. After circling two times I had to park in the underclassmen'' section. (Talk about degrading.) 7:57 My school books and papers tumbled out of the car, along with me, as I nobly tried to put one foot in front of the other to scamper through the parking lot to the office. 8:05 After another delay, caused by trying to talk my way out of detention, I finally reached the first period. (With a yellow unexcused slip and a notice of detention for the next Monday.) What a way to start a Friday!! 11:36 With the gnawing pain of hunger in my stomach, I stealthily raced to my waiting car for a quick trip to McDonald's for lunch. Just as I placed my hand on the door I felt the presence of a not-so-friendly being. Let me see your Senior I.D.! demanded Mrs. Parker. I knew at that moment I was a dead duck — I had left my pass at home. 11:45 Forced to spend the remainder of my lunch on campus, I dragged myself to the cafeteria. Here several hundred ol the most anxious students I've ever seen waited in line for today's mystery meat. 12:20 With over half of the day now behind me, I popped a Rolaid into my mouth to settle my acid indigestion and headed for Accounting, crippling a Freshman on the way. Above: Natalie Kinsey puts on her finishing touches before going to school; Below: Kendra Hudson loses her pass again. 2 Opening

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Clockwise: Kay Hudson leads the Juniors forming a music train during lunch; Pom-pom girls do their routine during a pep-rally; Natalie Kinsey, Joe Courtney, and Kendra Hudson enjoy listen- ing to music during lunch. 4 Opening