Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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They want me to play all these instruments!? Shawn Perry takes a break after the Veteran’s Day parade. The band held two extra practices to prepare their routine for the blocks formation used in the parade. I’ve got you now my pretties! Mrs. Nestle gives her class the evil eye, getting into the Halloween season. But Mike . .. Mike Winke inquires why Tracey Smith from Great Mills is late for their skating date at the Skate Station. The class of '89 sponsored two skate parties in the fall. Fall Halloween

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Seasons change The Jack-o-lanterns glow, and the leaves rustle The Autumn season brings the fashion changes from cotton shirts to sweaters, the weather temperatures drop, and the leaves to turn brilliant reds and oranges. Fall marks the end of games in the sun to sitting patiently for assignments; a dreary thought for some. For others, its a new slate to improve grades and find new loves. The band always plays a special part in fall rememberances, by participating in various competitions and parades which seemed to appear at the time when the leaves were in a rain- bow of colors. But as the fall comes to an end and we slip into winter’s frosty grip, we all can say that fall is a new beginning for all of us. Tradition after tradition, year after year, this barn stands to hold the memones of seniors past, as the names change, so do the seasons. I wonder if hes thinking about me too? Christy Schlag rests after march ing the Veteran’s Day parade. 72 Fall Halloween

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THE LOT CHS parking lot was the place to be There were four possible ways you could do it, excluding helicopter or parachute. And everyone did it including teachers. We all needed transportation whether it was walk- ing, driving, freeloading, or the trusty bus. The only walker who lived near enough to Chopticon was Kim Fugera. Although, now she gets a ride from her dad, Mr. Fugera one of our algebra teachers. No one else walks to school unless they are hitch-hiking. The second and limited way to school was driving yourself. Teachers were alloted the seventy-seven spaces nearest the school. The remaining one hundred forty-one spaces were sold very quickly to students for a fee of two dollars. The third way was for students who would rather not ride the bus. but who had friends considerate enough to let you catch a ride with them. This meant more than not having to ride a noisy bus that was too hot in the fall and spring, but too cold in the winter. This meant sleeping in ... at least until 7:00! For those who were sixteen and had wheels, that was great! But the majority of the students rode the twenty-six faithful buses. The buses were driven daily, picking up an average of forty-two students per bus. f I wonder if anyone would give me a ride home. Like everyone else. Dennis Stultz isn’t too thrilled in riding the bus home. Hi-llo Hi-Ho . . . It’s home from school we go. The students head home after the 2:30 bell. 74 Getting to School