Charleston High School - Charlestonian Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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COMPLETELY ABSORBED IN a good DEEP IN THOUGHT, Junior Terri Fish- book, Mark Sydenstricker finds the li- er works on her physiology assignment brary a perfect place to read during some during the class period. of his spare time. WITH PEN IN hand. David Accord is found pondering about which answer would be the best response to an essay question. Student Life 2 7

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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.

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The FRUIT of Success Jeff Fruit crowned Mr. Mt. Lion T0 the roar of cheering stu- dents, Jeff Fruit was crowned Charleston High Schoolis Mr. Mountain Lion for the 1985-86 school year. During halftime cere- monies at the CHS - Stonewall Jackson basketball game on Janu- ary 24, 1986, Jeff was presented the title by Student Body Presi- dent An toinette Coleman. Seniors J.B. Mayhew and David Acord placed second and third. An annual tradition at CHS, the crowning of Mr. Mountain Lion was carried out again this year. To gain the title, students in each of the senior homerooms selected one boy to be placed on the ballots. Then during the week prior to the game, students were given ballots and asked to vote for the student which they felt most personified the spirit of CHS. Although Jeff Fruit was crowned the official Mr. Moun- tain Lion, there were several other eligible nominees. Seniors on the ballots included Tony Gray, Sam Carpenter, GarieI Randolph, Brad Kelly, Rico Bradley, and David Pharr. This year cash prizes were provided by the Stu- dent Council, and awards of $5 went to Dave Acord, $10 to J.B. Mayhew, and $15 to Jeff Fruit. The first confrontation against Stonewall of the basketball sea- son proved to be an unhappy occasion for CHS basketball fans. Although the team made Hercu- lean efforts to try and save the game, CHS was defeated 52 to 70. But even with the defeat the night was a roaring one for Jeff Fruit, the 1985-86 Mr. Mountain Lion. IN THE TUG-O-WAR contest during the annual Spirit Week, Mr. Mt. Lionts first runner-up, J.B. Mayhew, shows his CHS spirit. Student Life 28 BEAMING WITH THAT Mountain Lion pride, SeniorJeff Fruit is announced as the recipient of the Mr. Mountain Lion Award for the 1985-86 school year. WITH A LOOK OF SURPRISE, Senior David Acord listens to the morning announcements as his name is called as a Mr. Mt. Lion nominee.