Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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When minutes became hours and hours became days and the days seemed to drag on forever, you knew you were suffering from Mid-summer Madness This is the life — going to bed at eleven and sleeping until noon, no thesis papers to write, no novels to read, no Algebra problems to solve, no DNA models to make, no chem- istry tests to study for, no nothing — or is it? Caught between a trip to the beach and the opening of school, many students found themselves bored to tears. What did students do when they’d been to the pool so many times that their hair began to turn green from chlorine and Gen- eral Hospital wasn’t fulfilling their expectations? “I sat in the shade under a tree and read a good book,” said Carol Potesta, freshman. Another student exclaimed that he lounged around in his air-condi- tioned television room watching the latest game shows making mad dashes to the refrigerator during every commercial. “When I get bored, I go shop- ping,” explained Lea Ann Hawk, sophomore. “Oh, but, of course, I don’t buy anything,” she added. On these seemingly endless days, loneliness caught up with many students. One senior explained that she’d spent six hours calling everyone she knew. On the other hand, many stu- dents had plenty to keep them busy during these few short summer weeks. Varisty cheerleaders practiced two hours a day to learn new cheers, jumps and pyramids. Training, running, sweating and exercising, the football team began working out August 3, 1981, prac- ticing five hours each day. To get into condition, the cross country team ran for one to two hours each day beginning August 10, 1981. To perform during half-time at football games and participate in various competitions, the 137 member Polar Bear marching band practiced every day throughout the summer, including one week at band camp. Thirty-four athletes, cheer- leaders, choraliers, drama students and journalism students attended week-long camps and workshops at colleges and universities around the country. Inspired by the thought of pos- sessing extra spending money, some students spent their time cut- ting grass, waiting on tables, or op- erating a cash register. Whether working, playing, prac- ticing or just merely existing, stu- dents found that their 83 days of freedom ended much to soon. anuria;’

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Student Life Divider 9 Student Life After hours at West Side ... the time that stu- dents enjoyed most. After the last bell rang, stu- dents transformed into ac- tors, writers and athletes to express their hidden talents. Not only did these creative “characters” emerge, but many dancers and artists be- came recognizable at major school functions. Homecoming appeared to be taking shape while the sports scene advanced into “overtime”. Spirit rose throughout the school as thuses revealed stars who found their place in the spot- light. Plays, as well as assem- blies, unmasked many per- formers and musicians who delighted in entertaining au- diences. Extra-curricular activities continued to entice students into extra hours, but without LEISURE TIME — Finding some spare moments from general school work, students made the most of their lives by involving themselves with extra- curricular activities.

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ONE MORE TIME - Under the hot August sun, Coach Joe Naternicola supervised the football team led by Senior Burce Wilson, on another drill at East-West Stadium. TUCKERED OUT — After a long workout at Apple Valley Golf Course, junior cross country team member Rod Vingle catches his breath. SUNNY DAYS — Taking a break from their regular August routine, students gather at East-West Stadi- um for a pre-season thuse. PERSONAL REWARDS — During the summer the armory parking lot sets the scene for the drive to perfec- tion as Junior Butch Lambert prac- tices for the opening half-time show of the West-North Marion game. NEW SURROUNDINGS — To avoid a great deal of first-day confusion, freshmen Margaret Teahan, Ceil Mallamo, Carol Potesta, Tracey Pinn, i and Mary Frances Rizzo get aquaint- ed with the campus. Summer 11