Beall High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Frostburg, MD)

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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

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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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Puppy eyes While the Pound Puppy looks on, Jessica Garlitz writes the answers for her French III worksheet. Jessica's furry friend helped her with her school work all day. j v Dedicated servicemen The renovated school was used for many purposes, not only education. Former Beall High graduate John Martin holds the swearing in of his fourth re-enlistment in the arms. Does anyone have questions? Getting some help, seventh graders pile around the teacher's desk for as- sistance with their lab. Junior high school students enjoyed the build- ing's lab facilities, which meant more labs and less classwork and notes. Summer blues Starting the school year out in shorts, Michelle Kamuaff carries the sum- mer clothing over into the school year. Students were allowed to wear shorts up to October 17 because of the good weather. JAMS were very popular as school started. ead the Fine Print V 24