Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Man, I’m going to get me some more of this stuff. Bruce Loughmiller digs into the taco salad during 7 8 Spanish class. Are you asking me for something else? Mrs. Klein-Russell’ one of our Spanish teachers, helps set up the Mexican food cooked by her class. Our French club, along with some Leonardtown students went to Quebec in April. In the Front: Steve West. Ron Bender, and Mrs. Calvert. Mid- dle: Aimee Estep. Christy Schlag, Shawn Perry and Becky Dryden. Back: Stacey Seigel. Jennifer Kirby and Suzanne Curtis. 46 Languages

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Opportuni ty knocks and makes ou r FUTURE Life after Chopticon ... What will we be doing? Will we go on to col- lege? What will happen in our future? There comes a time in our life when we all find ourselves thinking about the many obstacles life faces us with. We all had to realize that the real challenges in life were won with hard work and determination. The first step in earning success was completing our education. On May 30, 1986 our seniors gracefully com- pleted their step toward success. There were times when our future was on the line, like when many of us had to sacrifice that Thursday night basketball game in order to study for a crucial test on Friday. Or even simple things like making it to school on time to catch the 8:00 bell. Many of us could sympathize with that problem. With a few minutes of homeroom lost and lots of time allowed to run to our lockers, CHS students were able to complete another step toward success ... putting it on the line — for you. Many student who took Latin had to surrender before entering Mr. Pence's room. J. D. Elrod diligently operates the copy machine in our library.

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One of the beautiful cathedrals in Quebec was the site for the French club’s travels. Just call me Betty Crocker! Marian I ane is A typical Canadian street in Quebec, ready to serve her Spanish meatballs, while Jeppa Harrison waits to get in line for some more food. International Culture There were many reasons for students at CHS to take a foreign language. When asked why he was taking a foreign language Billy Rayle said, “For college, and just for fun.” Jennifer Kirby said she was taking French “to learn about a new and exciting culture.” But whatever the real reason may be, foreign language students all seem to agree on one thing, and that was being able to talk in another language and have parents and close friends not understanding you. Language teachers tried to include a background of foreign culture in class. Mrs. Klein Russell for example cooked Mexican food and allowed the students to sample it, Mrs. Calvert, the new French and Spanish teacher, planned a trip to Quebec, hoping that the students would use as much French as possible. Languages