Bladensburg High School - Peacecrosser Yearbook (Bladensburg, MD)

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Elections 1.235119 Machines Prepare ?or ?uture Elections Campaigning and procedures involved in elections were emphasized at BHS, as 1972 was a Presidential election year. September 29. was National Student Government Day, and to honor this day, a political rally was held with the two fifth Congressional district candidates speaking. Being winners of Voter Registration race, Seniors were awarded the use of voting machines for the SGA election. LET ME HELP YOU - Keith Hi hfili ives ass'sta ' ' d ' the S.G.A. delegate elections held irgthe cgafeteria. I nce to Patnzua Barone uring l, k .. POLITICS iS MY GAMEe Mr Conro attend . s a Government Assembly to answer studyent questiogsgdem -- -. -' X . i 7 ; t . IF I'M ELECTED PRESIDENT- K his promises fer the Success of th enny Sams speaks at the Sophomore Assembly on e current year. 20 Student Life

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Christmas Week Annual Christmas Drive Benefits Needy gamilies Crepe paper, decorative showcases, and en- thusiastic students helped put BHS in the spirit of Christmas. Canned goods and toys collected during the annual Christmas drive S helped provide less fortunate families with a little holiday cheer. DECORATING THE TREE e A.J. Krouse and Mike Elliott drape tinsel to create the Christmas tree displayed in the main lobby. SHALOM TO ALL - The main office spreads the festive mood by decorating a small Christmas tree. JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS - The Madrigals boost A CHRISTMAS WISH TO THE WORLD e The showcase in the main lobby displays a Christmas spirit by caroling in classrooms. special message during Christmas weekt Student Life 19

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allies get Students Eogether ?or gun 8 Sport The various types of rallies that took place during the year played an important role in uniting the student body. Pep rallies were more frequent, held not only before and during school, but at night, where Bladens- burgers ttrallied 'round the flagpole to cheer for the Mustangs. Car rallies provided partici- pation in a friendly contest, while becoming familiarized with PG County. 5 v w WE'RE GOING TO WIN THE GAME !e shouts Matt Tanis as he makes promises to HEY, ALL YOU MUSTANGS e Cheerleaders rise early the crowd at a night pep rally sponsored by the Varsity Cheerleaders. for a morning pep rally. he 'Xh in THE HAPPY WINNER OF THE 1972 FALL CAR RALLY - Gary Colton and Mile Christopher display the winning car and trophies. Student Life 21