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

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r CONCENTRATION - Helping sup- port the football team, Senior Lisa Little takes the time to paint signs for the state championship. BEETHOVEN — Lucy and Schroder, alias Seniors Sharene Sindledecker and Scott Goff, discuss their friend- ship in the play “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” BRUSH IN HAND - Senior Lisa Cavrich adds the finishing touches to a sign for school spirit. Many commu- nity residents aided in the project. ALMA MATER — Surrounded by fall leaves, the school campus shows a colorful view from the Polar Bear Buildings. 4 “The Legend Lives On’

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SENIOR COURT — Lunchtime pro- vides a refreshing break for many seniors. Senior Court became a tradi- tional meeting place on summertime days. BANDSTAND — While participating in the Buckhannon football thuse, students try to escape a burst water balloon. The old bandstand became a legendary part of the school’s history. NUMBER ONE — Polar Bear mascot Lisa Little, senior, displays her en- thusiasm as the Polar Bears defeat Brooke, 13-3. The mascot helped in- spire school spirit. Contents Opening.........................2 Student Life....................8 Academics......................42 Sports.........................66 Clubs.........................120 People........................136 Community.....................184 Index.........................222 Closing.......................254 SAINT LINCOLN - Senior Laura Domico dresses the Lincoln statue in customary Christmas attire. Lincoln stood watch over the main hall wel- coming all the visitors. Opening 3

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Obviously, legends do not develop by themselves. They evolve because they stand for something important and over a period of time, peo- ple come to respect them for what they symbolize. Service clubs led the way with many organizations offer- ing their help to worthy causes. Keywanettes assisted with the raising of funds for muscular dystrophy. They also aided the mentally handicapped with the help of the Polarettes. But clubs weren’t the only groups helping the community. Thespians, in cooperation with Choraliers, presented the play “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” for children of all ages. The school not only helped the community, but seeked support from it also. Guest speakers presented programs for the students along with funding many organizations’ projects. The unselfishness of the stu- dent body became a driving force in the development of the community as ... The Legend Lives On J Opening 5