Culpeper County High School - Colonnade Yearbook (Culpeper, VA)

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Some people are more successful at roller skating than Josie Ballato. But then some aren ' t. Terry Seiter, “There aren’t enough out- door facilities. Scott Whitehead. “It’s improving, but has a long way to go. Debbie Campbell, “It’s good — gives students something to do.” Craig Johnson, “What is it? Where can it be found? Does it come in assorted colors? What are these people talking about? Recreation in Culpeper! Some people think that there is hope for the “there-is- nothing-to-do-in-Culpeper blues. Others are as pessimistic as ever. One thing is for sure — nothing can be accomplished unless everyone cooperates. Has recrea- tion somehow come to Culpeper? Entertainment might be just talking and eating with friends. Steve Calhoun, Mike Hitt, Chris Kallas and John Myers relax in Papa George’s. 20

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Anticipation! Excitement! Everyone waits to see which team will be the winner. “Almost Anything Goes ' ' is a televi- sion show that, by some unknown mira- cle, came to Culpeper. Try-outs were held and out of ninety-six competitors, six team members and two alternates were chosen from three required age groups. Team members, named “The Culpeper Minutemen ' , were — Ernest Dinkins, Cindy Sisson, Ron Johnson, Ann Boyd. Bill McClain, Jeanne Mackison, and alternates Dennis Mc- Mullen and Judy Tolson. Mr. John Pegues, our Assistant Principal, was the team coach and Waugh Crigler, a local attorney was the referee. The Virginia State Championship was held (taped) at Osborne Park Stadium in November with teams from Manassas, Front Royal, and Culpeper competing. The winner was to advance to the East- ern Reginal Finals to be held in that hometown. To everyone’s surprise, the Minutemen jumped, hopped, skated, and slid their way to win the Virginia State Championship with able and talented support from the C.C.H.S. Marching Band, majorettes, and cheerleaders. The following week, the Eastern Regional Finals were held and all were not so fortunate. Culpeper ran a close second to the Pennsylvania State Champs, but stayed well ahead of the third place team, the Maryland State Champs. The two shows were viewed on nationwide T.V. Feburary seventh and fourth — exposure very few small towns can claim. To win or not to win? This question was answered when the Chambersburg team won the last event and thus the East Coast Finals. 19

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The new Dominion Skating Rink provides recreation for people of all ages. Sonja Atkins is trying her feet at it. During the basketball game be- tween the Spanish and French clubs, Mike Harvey goes up for two. The games provided recrea- tion for many students. While waiting for the main course of their meal at Pizza Hut, Martha Saunders and Karen Jebson share smiles and laughs. 21