Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Ain't she. I mean he. sweet' Mr Palko added extra laughs to the day by dressing as a Cabbage Patch Doll Christmas and Crazy Days Show Off Spirited Staff Did you ever see a 270 lb. Cabbage Patch Kid. a six foot elf. a walking Christmas tree, or a reindeer with a mustache? Well, if you answered yes to any of the above questions, you were a stu dent at Chopticon. On December 21, 1984, something never seen before ap peared at our school. It was a band of colorful costumes on our spirited faculty. Each member was notified what they were sup- posed to dress as and they all were delightfully amusing. Not only did they give the student body a laugh but they seemed to get one themselves as they watched their co-workers in their costumes. Some of the particularly funny outfits were worn by Mr. Palko as our “cabbage patch cutie,” with the giant run in his nylons. Mr. Magdic as a reindeer in potato pack, and Mr. Guffey as the Wiseman with his real snake! Our fearless principal, Mr Chakales, headed up the day as he came into lunches as Santa Claus. All in all, the day was full of fun and excitement. There were lots of parties, gift exchanging and good food. We had a really wonderful day of Christmas spirit with Chopticon. Then at 2:30 p.m. it was time to go home and share it with our families. Our faculty participated in many spirited activities such as dress-up days at Chopticon. During Homecoming they came dressed in their P.J.’s on Pajama Day, and their crazy get-ups on Punk Day. They never let us down when it came to participation and being involved. They were quite a crew. Trust me. both the snake and I are harmless Dressing up like a Wiseman and carrying a real snake. Mr Guffey added lo the spirit and thnll of Christmas And then, maybe. I'll like, mop the floor with my hair Ms. Davis dressed for Punk Rock Day during Homecoming Week Man. don t be jioen' Rudolph Mr Madgic, one of many teachers dressed up for Christmas CELEBRITIES - FACULTY 107 Christmas and Crazy Days

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Andrea Hoerner — Business Richard Howley — Vocational Support Service, Tech Center Earl Jester — Band director. Assistant Softball Coach Barbara Kable — Science, Science Fair, Physics Olympics Richard Kaplan — English Arnold Kepple — Media Specialist. Tech Center Arlen Kessler — Masonry. Tech Center John Kovach — English. Assistant Golf Coach Barbara Krejci — Physical Education Patty Kuzmick — Chorus Shirley Lacy — Cafeteria Staff Paul Laigle — Welding. Tech Center Gini Loeffler — Science Kazoo Advisor. Cheer leading Sponsor. Girls Track Phil Magdic — Social Studies. Football Coach. Wrestling Coach Barbara Malinowski — English Lawrence Man — Plumbing and Pipelining, Tech Center Raymond Mathena — Art Tina Mattingly — Nursing, Tech Center Iris McCarthy — Vocational Evaluator. Tech Center Diane McNamara — English. Yearbook Advisor Gertrude Medly — Custodial Staff Francis Mills — Custodial Staff Eleanor Morgan — Cafeteria Staff Thomas Murray — English. Track Coach Betty Nelson — Secretary Linda Nelson — Library Aide Lori Nelson — Secretary. J.V. Cheerleading Sponsor Kathy Norris — Math. Freshmen Class Sponsor Richard O'Donnell — Social Studies. Boys V Basketball Coach. Asst Softball Coach Steve Olczak — Assistant Principal. Cross Country Coach Linda Oliver — Cafeteria Staff Andy Palko — Social Studies, Head Football Coach Karl Pence — English. Icon Advisor, Literary Magazine Advisor Linda Perrygo — Librarian, Senior Class Advisor Bill Price — Auto Mechanics, Tech Center 106 CELEBRITIES FACULTY Hoerner Price

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The People Who Keep It All Together! Did you ever wonder who scheduled all the sports games, made sure you were excused on the absentee list, promoted school spirit, or kept all kids from getting into trouble? Well it was your behind the scenes people like our secretaries, assistant principals, athletic directors, and teachers too. The secretaries not only kept track of the absentees, but of all the mail, the copier, phone calls, letters and whatever had to be typed, and every piece of paper and material that was to be sent or given. The athletic directors, Mr. Baker and Mrs. Bottorf, were responsi- ble for scheduling all the games throughout the year and making sure the police and ambulance were there. Not to mention all the decisions to be made about whether to cancel them due to bad weather, schedule buses, and provide trainers for the teams. The assistant principals were the ones with the dirty jobs. They got to suspend people, give demerits, monitor blitzes, and have parent conferences. On the other hand, they helped you with your problems, and they supported extra-curricular activities. Teachers such as Mr. Richards, Mr. Madgic, and Mrs. Walton lov- ed to promote school spirit. Most all the teachers felt that it was im- portant for the students to take pride in this school. If teachers weren’t enthusiastic, most students wouldn’t be either. Keeping the school in one piece and running smoothly was a big task. That’s why there were so many people who played major roles in your schol lives. So, if you could read all this, Thank your school secretaries, assistant principals, athletic directors, and teachers!!! Just don't mess up and we'll get along fine! Even though Mr Taylor was a strict disciplinarian, he was still a very good friend. Buy one and I’ll give you 100 extra credit points! First year psychology teacher, Mr Magdic, constantly seeks out school spirit and promotes school sponsored activities. You have to push the “on” button down in order to get something on the screen! Secretaries Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Nelson work on student schedules for next year. 108 FACULTY - CELEBRITIES Keeping It Together