West Forsyth High School - Cronus Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT: When Clemmons officially became a village, the residents gathered around for a parade. West Forsyth Titanides joined and per- formed in the rain for the new city also. Carol Samui THE VILLAGE THAT IS By Karen Floer ow there really is a Clemmons, North Carolina. Yes, believe it or not, Clemmons became an incor- porated town on November 4, 1986. There was a lot of controversey about whether or not to make Clemmons a bona- fide city . But on that day the vote came through in record fashion with the help of 4300 voters. Although the incorporation vote was on the ballot two years ago, the voters did not want it at that time. Finally, over the past year or so, the voters who reside in Clemmons started complaining about the traffic and sewer problems the area has been having recently and decided 44 f Clemmons to do something about it. One of the many things included in the development of Clemmons was the sewer system and better traffic control. The re- cord growth of the area has caused some problems and concerns, but it has also led to positive steps toward solutions of the problems. The goal of the Clemmons Community Developmental Council is to implement these improvements by the time the Class of '90 graduates. Five years ago one might have expected to get caught in a traffic jam inside the city limits, but now around 4:30 PM you can count on getting caught in one on Lewisville-Clemmons Road at the I-40 ramp. People moved to Clemmons to get away from the big city hassle. Many businesses came to Clemmons also to follow the fam- ilies that moved out here. Clemmons has become one of the fastest growing cities in the state. The population has grown in the last two years by at least 2500 people. West Forsyth alone has more than 1700 students. Record growth of population and the subsequent business boom created a mon- ster that must be tamed and controlled for the benefit of the community. The new government has gone on record as ready to bring the needed changes to the community.

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1 1 !,...... TWIN By Kammy Eggleston he twin-city of North Carolina, considered the economic center of northwest North Carolina, is the fourth most populated city in the state. Thus, creating a highly rated place to live. However, it wasn't this way overnight. It took the Moravians back in the early 1700's to start this town off right, begin- ning with Old Salem. The Moravians, a Prostestant denomi- nation, settled Salem in search of religious freedom. The skills and craftmanship they brought along still thrive today in renovat- ed Old Salem, near downtown Winston. There still stands Salem College, one of the first national colleges for women, and an authentic craft shop for souvenirs, among other renovated homes and busi- ness. Winston, founded in 1849, brought more industry to the area and finally merged with Salem to form Winston-Sa- E' Nicole Schram CITY lem in 1913, which brings us to today. Winston-Salem is the state for many corporate headquarters such as R.J. To- bacco, Piedmont Air Line, Wachovia Bank, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. It has one of the highest employment rates in North Carolina, and according to the Chamber of Commerce, unionization per- cents are very low. Recreation is very much a part of the city with a wide range of activities from which to choose. For the serious type there are eleven public golf courses, over 100 city tennis courts, not to mention, archery, and bowling facilities. The light-hearted type might love the ten public swimming pools, horseback riding, soccer, and ice- skating for winter entertainment. Besides a big business center and diver- sified recreation, Winston-Salem is very much a cultural center. It host five muse- ums, thirteen art galleries, three theaters, BY A GUIDING STAR: A traditional Moravian Star hangs from the balcony of Home Moravian Church in Old Salem. The sight of a Moravian Church is not uncommon. Their cheery, helpful com- munity service is a welcome asset to Winston-Salem. The Moravians settled the town centuries ago. Pre- sent-day churches still keep the past live by holding tours, special services and The Candle Tea at Christ- mas. MEMORIES 0F YESTERDAY: This plaque in the 18th century brick road stand as a memory of when Salem inaugurated the celebration of indepen- dence. It was placed there on July 4, 1966. Old Salem is a main attraction in Winston-Salem because of the history behind it. orchestras, and dance companies. The most well-known center is the North Caro- lina School of the Arts. It opened in 1965, becoming the first state supported school of Arts in the United States. It is open to high school students who have exceptional talents in music, drama, or dance. The school accepts at a maximum of 500 stu- dents. lt offers two degreesg the college level Bachelor of Art and Master of Arts. Winston-Salem provides many educa- tional options upon completing high school. The most obvious are Wake For- est, along with Winston-Salem State and Salem College. Therefore, it really should not be named Twin-City but Well- rounded City because of all its conve- niences, options, life careers . . . . The city is described as where achieve- ment is nurtured and people are inspired . . . enriched . .. motivated . . . Commun1tyf43

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if QE A v4 if gr!! 4 fa ZW' wiv 3, -aff ff t J 21 H. Q Frank Samuelson In ' Carol Samuelson A SIGN OF TIMES PAST: This sign was once seen by many residents going down U.S. 158. On Novem- ber 4, 1986, Clemmons became an incorporated vil- lage. This sign was replaced with another reading Clemmons Incorporated . Michael Steele CHOP, CHOP . . . Mr. Sizemore and Dr. Dave Cox help the cheerleaders with the annual barbecue they and the OK West Group hold. The barbecue event brought in 51330.00 to help the cheerleaders travel to Florida for the National Cheerleading Competition in February. ARRIVING IN STYLE: Led by a contingent of Mercedes, the Clemmons Cowboy Cheerleaders ar- rive on the Clemmons strip in a Ford pickup truck. There are plenty of businesses in the area now, but with the incorporation of the city, it is believed more businesses will come to the prosperous area. Community 45