Beall High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Frostburg, MD)

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8et back 0 BUSINES For seniors it was unbeliev- able. For juniors it was amazing. The sophomores and fresh- men had never seen any- thing like it and the seventh and eighth grades were scared to death. No, it wasn't an alien — it was the first day of school in the newly renovated Beall High School. The seniors who knew all about the dilapidated senior high from their freshman year had to look twice before they could believe the changes the renovations in- curred. Green drab walls had turned eye-opening yellow and torn apart lockers were brand new. The majority of the under- classmen had never been in the senior high. After all the nightmares they'd been told, they had many questions. Were there really cock- roaches? Did snow actually pile up in the windows and on the floors? The answers were all yes. Some just could not comprehend the way it used to be. As students walked into the school. Chime staff mem- bers distributed floor plans of the campus. The blue maps came in handy for those who became totally confused. My brother is in junior high and the map helped him there. He wished they had separate ones, said Amy Griffith. Although some people were embarrassed that they had to look at the maps, they usually ended up sneaking a peak some time during the day. Others were not embar- rassed at all to walk the halls with their maps in hand. Everyone had to admit that back to school was confusing in the renovated building, but it proved to be an experi- ence that no one would for- get. Wasting time Waiting for the second bus shift to arrive, Jeff Wolfe, Phillip Merling, and Eric Davidson try to occupy their time. Since the bus didn't usually get there until 3:30, most of the students walked over to Hardee's to get French fries or a drink. The worst part is standing out in the cold in the winter, said Chris Klink. Read the Fine Print V22 Rush hour to his car so he can leave before the Excited that the first day of school buses start to move. Once the buses has come to an end, Jim Miller runs started moving, students had to wait.

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8e back 0 ACHIEVEMENT We spent every extra min- ute sleeping. The pressure was so intense. No one got to bed before one in the morning. All of these quotes are from students who at- tended some type of camp. There is a special camp for just about every student's in- terest. In March, fifteen members of Chime and Yearbook staff attended a journalism camp at Columbia University in New York City. They attend- ed classes all day and had free time in the evenings. The summer was the bu- siest time for camps. While students were supposed to be resting during summer break, some attended the dreaded camps. A week after school ended, three members of the football team attended football camp at Penn State. Brian Miller, Bill McFarland, and John Ralston spent four days in rigorous drills and mock games. While football players at- tended camp, the soccer play- ers didn't get left behind. Four members of the team went to Wrightsville for six days. In between practices, most of the guys tried to catch up on sleep. By the end of the day, they were worn out from the work. The week I spent at camp seemed like it would never end. We were so sore, we couldn't even walk to the bathroom, said Christy Carr. Trying to find time to rest in between workouts at volley- ball camp became a task. Be- sides that, the living condi- tions worsened the situation. All six girls slept in one room so that two girls wouldn't have to be separated from the other four. The athletic teams weren't the only ones that prepared for the upcoming year over the summer. No one was left out. Vivian Koch, editor of the Chime traveled to Ohio University, while seven members of the yearbook staff went to Gettysburg Col- lege to participate in a Herff Jones workshop. The drill team and cheer- leaders also ventured to camp. Cheerleading camp had its ups and downs. By the end of the week, every mus- cle in my body ached but it brought the squad closer to- gether, said Tessie Lowe. For many students, al- though camp meant intense pressure and aching muscles, the fun and togetherness made up for the work. They are playing our song Preparing to leave for campus UMBC, members of the drill team put the finishing touches on a rou- tine to They're Playing Our Song. Ten members attended the camp which lasted from July 15 to July 19th. Soup's on five members of the Chime staff par- While in New York City for camp ticipated in the four-day camp. They Lori Neat and Melissa Witt eat sea- also shopped and went sightseeing food at Beef Steak Charlies. Eight for entertainment, members of the Mountaineer staff and Camps 21

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Mr. Clean Since Mr. Cannon, like most of the science teachers, had not finished unpacking at the start of school, Chad Malone helps him out by cleaning trays. The science teachers had so much apparatus and so many chemicals that they needed to have students help them. T.G.I.F. After the first week of school, Eric Phillips and John Folk leave relieved that they made it through the scar- iest part of the year, getting used to more people and a new school. Do not walk Standing outside of the school, Jill LeMay waits for her ride home. Jill started the school year with a broken foot so she had to wait for a ride ev- ery day. She had the cast for six weeks after she broke her leg play- ing football with the guys. Back to School 23