Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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6 Studying “No T.V. tonight - you have to study!”’ Many students are only too familiar with this parental lament. But studying is an important part of school life. According to one stu- dent, “As much as I hate it, it’s the only way to pass.” The word “‘studying” itself has an affect on people. When the word was mentioned, the first thoughts that came to students’ minds were “books,” “library,” “boring,” “stay- ing up late at night,” “bloodshot Concentration. Sherie Speegle, Mike Robert- son, and Wendi Thomasson exercise their pens in Ms. H. McMeeking’s sophomore Eng- lish class. omy eyes,” and “mental exhaustion.” Studying is time-consuming and many wonder if it is “worth the ef- fort.”” But the only alternatives are failing, or cheating. Cheating is very prevalent, and despite a new cheat- ing policy, many students remain uncaught. One anonymous student commented, “As long as I don’t get caught, what’s the difference? I ain’t been caught yet.” However, one honor student said, “It isn’t fair that some (students) study all the time to - ‘ Physic Exertion. Using a vector board, Tony Mault and Adam Scarr activate their “cere- bral computers” in Mr. B. Busey’s third period physics class. Write on! During English class, Ricky Atienza and Rhonda Roberts answer gram- mar questions. oa, wnt make good grades, while others cheat and do the same. Stricter rules ought to be enforced.” But for the students who do study, it’s almost a way of life. Barely a night goes by without laboring over the books. Yet, in the end it’s re- warding. Studying means learning, and an educated person goes far in life, leaving impressions wherever he travels. By studying, students are Making Tracks. HITTING THE BOOKS

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Eee, Hoe Fountain thief. Senior Todd Wilder decided to take the October water shortage into his own hands. Here he is caught moving the water fountain to his locker for his own con- venience. Munch out!! Ray Jamison enjoys dessert on the steps outside the cafeteria. To escape the aromas of the cafeteria, many students eat their lunch outside. THE FUN OF IT Laurel Hardy, Abbott Cos- tello, Bob Hope, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Rich Little, and Da- vid Brenner were the guys who taught us how to do it. And every- one has imitated them ever since. Having fun and being crazy have become national pastimes. Every- one needs to “let themselves go”’ to release the day’s tension. Several students have their own idea about what having fun is: Missy York, freshman - “Just going and talking to my friends.” Tammy Jones, freshman - “Being with friends or going to a party.” Amy Oare, sophomore - “Friday nights.” Hric Stritzinger, sophomore - ““Go- ing to the beach.” Mary Reubling, junior - “Going out with a guy you like.” Brian Rogerson, junior - “going out with a bunch of friends and get- ting rowdie.”’ Tommy Stritzinger, junior - “Go- ing with a bunch of people to TCC or Zero’s.” Diane Beasley, summer senior - “Going bowling with friends.” Maria York, senior - “Partying, go- ing to Burger King, and football games.” David Amory, senior - “Going down south for the weekend.” Although their thoughts vary, most of these students have fun when around friends. Friends and fun just seem to go together. Fun is also contagious. If you see people having fun, you want to share in that fun. Fun is a feeling that follows ev- eryone wherever they go; it spreads itself around and leaves happy thoughts and lasting imprints. Through fun, people are Making Tracks. Having Fun i Having Fun 5

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AX + BX = CX. Senior physics student Beth Brown words out a problem. The physics class received a new teacher, Mr. B. Busey, who also taught chemistry. ieetesttnnccerennnionomneesente ibs: Absorbing information. In one of Mr. H. Beale’s classes, VICA student Gordon Golds- berry learns job skills for working outside of school. Studying Studying 7