Boonsboro High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Boonsboro, MD)

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Bitner Swims With YMCA in Nationals Scott Bitner, a present member of the Hagerstown YMCA swim team, began his swimming career at age 8. He has been a lifeguard at Beaver Creek Country Club for several years. This spring, Scott won a Regonal meet at Walkersville which determined that he was the best 50-meter freestyler in Maryland, Delaware, and parts of New Jersey. He needed a time of 23.2 in this event to qualify for Nationals. Scott’s excellent performance yielded a time of 22.9, which sent him to Orlando, Florida for the National YMCA Swimming and Diving Championships. He traveled to Orlando, sharing the anticipation and excitement with four of his teammates. Although Scott did not place in the competition, the experience of a fine showing will always be a pleasant memory. Scott Bitner gets set for his freestyle event. Students Honored The Hagerstown area chapter of the International Management Council honored the unsung heroes of the Washington County high school athletic teams at its ninth annual True Grit awards banquet. This year’s winner from Boonsboro was Todd Schilling. Todd, a senior, two-year varsity football player, was acknowledged for his remarkable determination in surmounting a serious knee injury. After being nominated by the faculty for Youth of the Year” at BHS, the Antietam Exchange Club cited Amy Burgan as Youth of the Year for Washington County.” This program was designed many years ago to engage students of outstanding capabilities and involvement, both within the school and community, in a competition to recognize one as a leader of the area. Todd Schilling. “True Grit award winner. Amy Burgan named Outstanding Youth. Class of '34 Returns to Alma Mater Members of the BHS graduating class of 1934 returned to their school during the last week in May, enjoying a nostalgic trip through the building and lunching with faculty and students in the school cafeteria. Our visitors witnessed the many changes that have occurred over the years — facility additions, curriculum changes and modifications in student styles and expressions. They also witnessed many ongoing traditions — the warm smiles and friendly receptions — traditions that make BHS a special place to visit. Honored guests included: John H. Beachley, Evonna Brown, Ida Florence Churchey, Helen Alberta Hartle, Ralph Maxwell Miller, Evelyn Marie Morgan, Wilbur Preston Phillips, Gladys Virginia Steele, Mary Elizabeth Thomas and Edgar Lareine Hinders. Mr. Robeson and former members of Boonsboro High, class of '34. Tradition and Change — 29

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Boonsboro Student Named Annapolis Page of the Year Boonsboro High School senior, Dwayne Flook, was one of three Washington County students and one alternate chosen to serve as a student page during the 1985 Maryland legislative session. Dwayne spent two weeks in Annapolis — one week during the first forty-five days and the other week during the second half of the session — keeping bill books up to date, distributing handouts, relaying messages and making quick trips to the canteen for coffee or snacks for the delegates. He was “really impressed by the House and evidently they were quite impressed with him also. The seventeen-year-old son of Austin and Joann Flook of Keedysville, was presented the Thomas Hunter Lowe Award by the General Assembly for outstanding service as a student page. Flook's honor was made even more special for this was the first year that such an award was presented. The award took on extra meaning because it was bestowed upon Dwayne by the other 130 pages. The student pages themselves voted for the page they felt was most courteous, cordial, and hard working. In all, Dwayne said, it was a fabulous experience, there’s a lot more to it than running around fetching coffee. Delegate Paul Muldowney, District 3-A and Benjamin Cardin, Speaker of the House of Delegates present award to Dwayne Flook. Mr. Terry Doub officiates the ‘‘tug-of-war. 18 — Student Life Reflects Students Pull Together For the 13th year in a row, the annual “tug between classes was held under the supervision of Mr. Terry Doub. The senior class dominated the competition with Robert’s Raging Rats triumphing over all others to become school champs. Individual class winners were: freshman, “Chamber’s Chicken Chasers ; sophomores, “Peisen’s Powerful Pulling Panthers ; and juniors, Welsh’s Wabbits”. The seniors final pull was a victory over the All-Star team led by faculty members Mr. Don Chambers and Mrs. Debra Swisher. Once again, the annual tug-of-war was great fun! Jason Pennella prays for the sophomore Panthers in the pull against seniors for the school championship. Front to back on the rope Marsha Nelson, Christy Nuice, Greg Mills, Tina Mon-ninger, Kelly Nokes. Allison Ridenour, Julie Mongan, Craig Pof-fenberger Craig Miner leads the ferocious senior champs.

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Midnight Magic On May 10th, 1985, the junior-senior prom was held again in the Ramada Ballroom in Hagerstown. “Midnight Magic ... a stroll through the park” provided the theme for this romance-filled evening. The junior-senior prom, a traditional night of charm and enchantment was made possible by 34 hard-working juniors along with faculty advisors, Mrs. Barbara Steiner and Mrs. Joy Hose. Many hours both during school and after were spent perfecting the striking setting. Accenting the main entrance hall was a large homemade gazebo and bridges designed for strolling across the park. The magical picture scene included stars, fresh flowers, a fountain, and, of course, a moon! The remainder of the ballroom was highlighted with silhouettes. Minature ceramic gazeboes complemented the tables. The menu for the evening included fresh fruit, Swedish meatballs, and a specially prepared cake. Various appetizers and fruit punch lined the buffet table. Bobby and the Believers” played nostalgic rock tunes as star-studded prom couples danced the night away. Craig Miner and his date greet Jennifer Cline and Brad Keller. Prom Themes • 61 Harbour Lights • 62 Swiss Alps © Xanadu ... A Utopian Setting • 71 Tierra Sun • 78 Starlight Premiere • 79 Suing Jjj3 £ s coi)oauan ujai||nos Z8 • uaABaH g -• w U9A3 )!|uootv am fiL • Jnon mSiupiw am J aaj((X L9 • sjjbmq uaAas aqi pue aiJHM MOUS S Music furnished by Bobby and the Believers.” Tim Moser. Lynnette Downin. Ray Puglisi, Michele Kline. Curtis Langley, and Jen Sandusky party hardy at the prom. Diane Bolton and her escort stroll in style. 30 — Midnight Magic