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

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PREGAME PREPARATIONS — On the road with the Charlie Daniels Band appeals to Robbie Corley, freshman, more than being on the road to baseball practice. BASIC LANGUAGE — Exposed to the field of computer science, Freshman Ron Radcliff explores this possibility as a future career. Historical Presence 21

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Presence Continued As David theorized in 1933, an important meeting took place in 1776 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fifty- six men had begun to sign their names to one of the most important documents in history. “... John Hancock, Thomas Jef- ferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Erik Harris? ...” “I’d love to be famous,” commented the freshman. When the desire to return to the proper time overcame them, the fa- miliar door appeared. It enclosed the same room with the same large, shiny knob. Within minutes they arrived at their respective homes full of fond, exciting memories of their fantasy trip. BEAR LINEBACKER — Everybody has someone they admire and in the case of Sophomore Chad Norman, Dick Butkus represents a tough, ag- gressive image. CLASSWORK — Daydreaming of life in the Fifties, Sophomore Kim Turner finds it hard to concentrate on Eng- lish in her second period class. DOWN SOUTH - The lifestyle of Gary Rossington of the Rossington Collins Band appeals to Sophomore Bryan Towns much more than the endless chore of taking care of his personal property. 20 Historical Presence

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With the success of the sports teams, marching band, Chora- liers, drama students and other school organizations, students found themselves Feeling Good Excited students equipped with umbrellas, raincoats and Polar Bear paraphernalia lined up out- side of East-West Stadium in the freezing rain one hour before game time to gain seating rights to the press box section for the semi-final contest with Brooke High. As the final buzzer sounded, the stands emptied rapidly as the entire sec- tion burst onto the muddy field slipping and sliding to find a play- er, cheerleader or friend to hug. Thuses generated excitement and instilled a sense of pride in ev- eryone. Dancing routines, cheers led by the cheerleaders, skits from the Leadership Skills class and in- spiring speeches from the coaches aided in the development of the school spirit. Hugs, kisses, tears, smiles and a lot of jumping up and down filled the student sections of the armory, East-West Stadium, the audito- rium and wherever else the crowd gathered. Whether attending a play, Chor- alier, band or athletic assembly or a ball game, the crowd gave their full support. During football season students and parents met at the vacant Gar- den Fresh building every evening to make blue and white signs which they nailed on telephone poles and trees throughout the city and along the interstate. Two blue and white banners proclaiming “Year of the Bear” and “Welcome to Polar Bear Country” stretched across the Watson and David Morgan bridges. ON THE AIR — To instill enthusiasm in the community, “Paw Power Night” was held throughout the year. Varsity Cheerleader Dolly Dollison and WMMN News Director Frank Lee receive good luck phone calls. PROUD CROWD — Despite losing 33-20 to North Marion as the season opened, students keep their enthusi- asm alive. 22 Feeling Good