Augusta Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Fort Defiance, VA)

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10 — Theme

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Nothing comes “easy” in this topsy-turvy world. . . that maze to success Is no straight groove. Ambition. Drive. Maybe even “flower power” is required. Learning expands into knowledge just as crude ore is tempered into steel. Where's the motivation? Can mediocrity be transformed into greatness? The reason to succeed lurks near. . . he has only to reach out. To touch it. But interest does show. Someone does care. He grasps out for help. He widens a toehold on success cat STRAIGHT GROOVE to good grades finds Robin Thompson making use of Mrs. McDonald's superior card catalog. Cross-indexed material even helps fifth graders find the needed texts. TRANSFORMATION of minerals into “bacon” fascinates Lee Hall, on an inspection tour of nearby Shenandoah Caverns. Science and history still live in Virginia’s Valley. CONCERN for his players makes Lt. James Grace stand out. Dave Kerns, Larry Thiel, and Ray Marcantoni find this out even at early football camp before school starts. STICKING IT OUT on a term paper project is rough for Kashua Seda, but he grooves. Theme — 9

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Quivering tendons strain as he clutches for the rewards just beyond his reach. Powerful forces propel him forward. No longer is he engulfed in the black darkness of ignorance. He begins to understand. The task is foreseen. Now the work must be accomplished. Though he is at times puzzled; he remains confident, sure of his ability and positive in his motivation. Even if failures occur, this attitude will prevail. Questioning minds must strive forward TANGIBLE REWARD of a lovely date and music which turns him on delights Joe Wenzel during the first informal. Hazel Motley seems just as pleased. ANGUISH, anger, infuriation are all shown in Fran Rametta’s performance in ‘Twelve Angry Men’. Applause was ample reward for weeks of preparation. STANDOUT within a short time. Acceptance brings relief and happiness to Rollo Gutierrez, whose blue name tag doesn’t stop him from becoming known — in football, at dances, and in classes. His Honor Roll status also aids his quest for identity. Theme — 11