West Stanly High School - Pegasus Yearbook (Oakboro, NC)

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CONCERN FOR ALL. Mr. Story expresse his concern that students all across the worlc will kick the drug and alcohol habit and begil a new life for themselves. ALL EYES ARE ON YOU. During Mr. Love, Johnny McManus, Jimmy Lawing, Story's presentation, he captured the Charles Misenheimer, and Ronnie Nance attention of his audience. Here Tammy listen intently to his words. Todd Whitley Wanda Whitley Tony Williams Neil Willoughby David Woods Leslie Wright Amy Yandle Cathy Yow 82fSophomores

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.Wfffffff ifffff? Moving On A big change for the Sophomores is not that they do not get picked on by many of the upperclassmen, but it is how they get to school. Taking Drivers Education is probably one of the most exciting things that happens in a students high school years. Most Sophomores agree that it takes hard studying, concentration and early morning hours. But the results of all this work pays off when they finally get their permit and more importantly, their license. It is the beginning of a faster way of travel. ANOTHER BEGINNING. Drivers Educa- tion teacher, Mr. Burleson gives a worried look just before he steps into the car with his students, Cindy Foreman and Cindy Almond for their first road work. Wayne Thomas Steve Thompson Allen Tucker Brad Tucker Rodney Tucker Tammy Tucker Terry Tucker Tina Tucker Tonya Wallace Lemont Watkins Julie Watson Larry Watson T.C. West Reggie Whitley Sophomoresf81 Tommy Troutman

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Hope For A Brighter Future On November 28, 1983, Dave Lory, a weight lifter and current :avy-weight arm-wrestling cham- on presented to the students of 'est Stanly his life as it was before 2 decided to quit drugs and bohol. Dave was on drugs for 24 lars before he realized he had to iit because they were leading him Jwhere. Dave has worked with The hemical People, Teen Challenge, and he travels all over the world and speaks to junior and senior high students. Dave also visits mental institutions. Dave is firm in his presentation but he is also compassionate to students because he realizes how peer pressure affects young people. He knows that this pressure can be very damaging as it was for him. He does not try to force an idea on anyone but instead he tells the truth and leaves it up to the individual to decide what he will do. He presents his story in hopes that students will not complicate their lives the way he did. His desire is that the future will be filled with true happiness not with the illusion of happiness that drugs and alcohol give. MAN WITH A MESSAGE. Mr. Story eaks with Mr. Rogers before his esentation. He is thankful for principals like Mr. Rogers, who are concerned about theirstudents and willingtogive oftheir time to help them. Sophomoresf83