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

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Grade Academics. The word itself is an¬ other path were student’s excellence can shine through. The push to go for the higher grade or just to under¬ stand the many concepts involved in some things make some feel like they’re on top of things. For others, excellence is achieved by the con¬ stant competition that they have with themselves to do well. What ever the reason, academics are the main priority in education and every person must set a goal to achieve personal excellence. LEFT: Finding aquiet corner to do your study¬ ing in isn’t easy. Billy Kruger finds the peace and quiet he needs to work on his geometry in the Guidance Office. ABOVE: Working industriously, Alan Moy im¬ proves his skills in his Mechanical Drawing Class. LEFT: While setting up an experiment for his third period Chemistry class, Mr. Earles shows his love for the science. Making the

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TOP: Curious as to what x, y, and z, are, Eric Bland solves a system of equations in his Algebra II class. MIDDLE: Trying to beat the clock, Bruce Deal finishes a 5th period typing assignment. ABOVE: Is she a Loyalist, a Neutralist, or a Patriot? Lynn Dorsey finds out as she adds up her “PREPS” in a (J.S. History simulation. BOTTOM: Field trips are just part of the fun of taking American Civilization. While visiting Salubria, Tom Heffern, Tammy Brown, Cinny Baker, and Michelle Brown take notes on the surroundings. 4

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During practice, the J.V. Hockey team finds a mo¬ ment to clown around. To make it at CCHS or anywhere else, student’s participation develops the degree of excellence they achieve. In sports, clubs, or teams, everyone involved has to work as a team. They give input through shar¬ ing ideas or by contributing their per¬ sonal best in a team effort, be it foot¬ ball, band, FFA, chorus, or drama. For these students, participation is another step in the strive towards excellence. Senior Betsy Portis and sophomore Julie Kramer rehearse for an up¬ coming Choral production. Band front directors Susan Hobeck, Lee Austin and Tim Montgomery salute the hometown crowd at the Varsity Football game against Madi¬ son. The team won their first home game that night 32-6. Top: Forestry team members Terry Sally and Kevin Hunt prepare for upcoming Forestry compititions. First year ROTC cadets line up for inspection in the JR. HIGH parking lot. The main reasons given for taking ROTC were to learn discipline and leadership skills for the future. Getting involved 6 1 -c !,r v