Charleston High School - Charlestonian Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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:CA BROMFIELD AND Missy find that studying with a friend aka the task easier and more ble. WORKING WITH HIS computer helps Eric Perdue pass the time on weekends when he is not out with his friends. WEEKENDS ARE NOT only made for fun, AT KANAWHA MALL parking lot, according to Julie Raines, who would rather Andrew Searls and Donald Williams relax. but finds it necessary to work at a local h discuss their plans for the evening. restaurant. Student Life 25

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A Time To GeT Away For Charleston High students, weekends were used to relieve stress and tension from a hard week at school. The majority of them could be found shopping at the Town Center Mall or just hanging out. Students could be seen at the movies with a friend or a special date. When the weather was warm many stu- dents of The High could be found parked along MacCorkle Avenue or just crusini in Kan- awha City. The more popular activities done on weekends were attending a party given by fellow classmates or going to the mid- night movies. Stefanie Young- bIood said, I like to go over to a friend's house or go out with a special guy. On certain weekends some CHS students found that going out of town with friends or family was a great way to spend their time. Many preferred going skiing at Snowshoe or Winter Place with family and friends. During hunt- ing season, CHS students pre- ferred neighboring counties for that sport. Student Life 24 Another great activity was working out. Guys liked to keep in shape by gong to the YMCA or Nautilus to exercise. Rico Brad- ley commented on how he liked to spend his week ends. In the mornings, I prefer to workout at the Donnally Street Community Center, so I can have my after- noons and evenings free. Many girls liked to attend aerobic clas- ses or do workouts shown on television at home. Denise Guerrant said, On 'Saturday mornings I come to CH8 and work with weights and play basket- ball. No matter where one went, another Charleston High student could have probably been found at the same location or nearby. For the typical CHS student a weekend consisted of relaxing and enjoying themselves either alone, with relatives, or with special friends. EXCITED BY A touchdown made by CHS. John Rogers, Paul Hunter, Anthony Uy, and Rick White cheer with the crowd.

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SENIOR MISI EDEN works on her homework in a place that several students find to be one of the best for concentration - the dining room table. BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS, Michelle Whited takes time to catch up on her English assignment - reading The Scar- let Letter. Hitting the Books Studying is the most funda- mental and important tool in education. Every student has at one time been called upon to study, and the students of Charleston High School were no exception. Some teachers allowed stu- dents to use class time to com- plete assignments, but most as- signed homework. Once assigned, students had varied methods of completing it. Most students opted to com- plete assignments as soon as they returned home from school. While many students found a quiet environment most conducive to learning, several students, includ- ing junior Anthony Uy, prefered listening to music while doing homework. I do my homework right after school and usually have the music turned up really loud, he said. Although most students did complete their homework at home, some became familiar with the term uprocrastination and Student Life 26 left their studies to be completed in the morning before homeroom. These students could be found in the cafeteria, in the library, or sitting in the hallways near their lockers frantically scribbling down last minute notes or cram- ming for tests. Students enrolled in the college classes, which were added to the CH8 curriculum in 1985, found themselves with two free periods each week on the days when their class did not meet. Many took advantage of the extra time to socialize, read a book, or complete assignments due for their next class. All admitted that having the extra time was beneficial. Whether in the school library with complete silence or in a bedroom with the rock-and-roll blaring, CHS studentsi unique and varied study habits were ultimately aimed toward the same goal - completing assign- ments in the quest for excellent grades. FINALLY FINDING A moment alone, Monica Bromiield concentrates on com- pleting an extremely tough homework assignment.