Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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By the Power... I now pronounce you husband and wife . . . the only words excluded from the wedding ceremony, October 26th The invitations that were sent to the faculty and family life students announced the marriage of Tracy Renee Miller to James Steven Williams. The mock wedding has become an annual event at CHS. Students paid $5.00 and were treated to the real thing — well, almost. They also selected the wedding party. After that, the rest was up to the ones selected. Everything was decided on, bought, and arranged by Tracy, Jason and the wedding party. The dress Tracy wore was loaned to her by Mrs. Bottorf. Things weren’t actually bought; bridal and bridesmaids’ gowns, tuxedo’s and the honeymoon expenses were priced instead. As final preparations like the food, decorations and seating ar- rangements were put in place, the day of matrimony began. First, Reverend Runkles gave a two hour speech on the reasons to and not to get married, the things to go through and talk about before the marriage and the actual steps of the ceremony itself. Then, the sounds of the wedding march began and down walked Tracy. She recalls at that moment “it seemed as if I was really getting married, when it hit me that I was in a wedding dress and walking down the aisle. I had to keep pinching myself to keep reminding me it was only a mock.’’ Afterwards there was fun, food and dancing for everyone at the reception. Though it was a fun, very interesting and informative day, Mr. Richards still said “it was a learning experience that students can keep with them and use when it comes to their own wedding.” Congratulations Mrs. Tracy Rcncc Millar Williams! Jean Sansbury offers her best wishes to Tracy outside the church after the wedding ceremony. The whole gang! Alt of Mr. Richard's family life class, along with Mr. and Mrs. Williams, the parents of Jason and Mr. and Mrs. Miller, the parents of Tracy plus Mr. Chakalas, gather outside just before the reception. They were treated to sandwiches and punch. CELEBRITIES - SENIORS 47 Mock Wedding

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Tammy I- Teresa E. Derrick Dintaman Steve E. Glenda H. Douglas Dufour Elizabeth D. Glenn G. Edger Ernmart Karen K. Epperson Mark T. Farley Why couldn't it have been me! The bridesmaids Shelly Butler. Tina Carswell. Paulette Dumas and Pam Thornburg; with Maid of Honor Sandy Banagan watch Tracy and Jason in the receiving line, as they greet their guests after the nuptials. 46 SENIORS - CELEBRITIES Derrkk Farley

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The Air Force can offer you this and much more. Air Force recruiter Sgt. Frost talks to seniors Harold Garrison and Ed Grilli about opportunities in the service. Futures . . . choices were many And decisions were difficult Planning Cur As we struggled through the confusing maze of college hand- books, applications and career ideas, we realized it was time for us to make some major decisions. All were a part of being a senior and finally asking yourself, What do I want to do with my life? . After graduation all we wanted to do was go to Ocean City and PARTY! But then what? There were more decisions to make other than what hotel had the cheapest rates. In a survey taken by the Chopticonian, a majority of the seniors chose to go to college, start a career, or go to a technical school. The closer graduation came the more decisions there were to be made such as which college to attend and where to live. A majority of seniors chose out of state colleges and to live out of St. Mary’s County. Though if they go far or stay near, almost all plan to come back to visit CHS. A common sight for seniors were applications. Among these are Frostburg. Charles County. Bowie, and The University of Maryland's applications. Belinda A. Robert A. Jessica A. Michael K. Cheryl A. Farrell Farrell Fenwick Ferguson Flickinger Melissa L. Carrie L. Edward . Harry S. Lisa A. Friess Gainey Gardner Garrison Gibson 48 SENIORS CELEBRITIES Farrell Gibson