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

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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

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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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CLOWNING AROUND — In support of East-West Week’s “Clown Day”, Freshman Robert Haley adds a touch of humor to the lunch crowd. AN EXTRA BOOST - Tied at half- time with the scoreboard “on the blink”, students rush over to cheer the football team out of the locker room at East-West Stadium. STUFFED CHEEKS — Victory on his mind, Senior Footballer Rusty Wilson tries to gobble down a bunch of ba- nanas at the North Marion thuse at East-West Stadium. ROLE REVERSAL — Trying to show up the cheerleaders, Senior varsity football players John Rote, Rocky DeLorenzo, Scott Carpenter, Rusty Wilson and Rick Toothman do “the Funky Chicken” at an assembly. Feeling Good 23