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

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1984 volume:

The One To Watch Student Life..............4 People . Sports.... ..94 Clubs.... .134 The One To Watch LET’S GO-O-O POLAR BEARS! The “Wild Crowd cheers the Big Blue Wrecking Crew to another victory over crosstown rival East Fairmont. With a state cross country champion, state-ranked teams in nearly every sport, a champion drama cast, second-ranked Ensemble and an assortment of individual student honors, the student body made themselves THE ONES TO WATCH. 1984 Maple Leaves Fairmont Senior High School Loop Park Fairmont, WV 26554 Volume 77 Phone (304) 366-4220 the one to watch Title Page 1 The One To Watch They crept through the halls, trying to remain unnoticed. They carried shorthand note- books, curriculum outlines and No. 2 pencils, looking, checking, watching. The North Central Evaluation of Public Schools Committee wasn’t the only one who watched us as we carried on from day to day. The Times-West Virginian, every Polar Bear fan and rival North Marion watched in awe as the mighty Polar Bears defeated the Huskies, 21-14, in the opening game. Concerned West and East Fairmont citi- zens watched for the decision on a new, con- solidated school, but voters failed to ap- prove the bond issue in December. Parkersburg South watched as the Speech Team swept the sweepstakes title at Wheeling Park. Just everyday activities and a few spec- tacular moments proved to all that Fairmont Senior was The One To Watch. NUMEROUS BAND COMPETITIONS every weekend can become tiring as Senior Lisa Carson takes a needed nap on the way home from a Marietta, Ohio, contest. WITH STUDENT PARTICIPATION, events such as the Morgantown playoff pep assem- bly allow football players time to prepare for the post-season contest. EARNING THEIR REPUTATION as the “Wild Crowd”, student body members fill their sec- tion at the Marion County Armory to cheer the Polar Bears to another victory. DURING THEIR CONCERT TOUR. Free Fare, from St. Petersburg, Fla., provided an in-school performance. Feature guitarist Ber- nie Casey leads the group. TUDENT LIFE watch our f Even with an unapproved school consoli- dation issue, students at Fairmont Senior watched a year of pride and achievement take place. ‘‘Mike’s Case” captured the attention of long-time rival Hedgesville High as the cast took the state championship at the West Virginia Theatre Conference in November. The ‘‘Wild Crowd” made all Marion Coun- ty watch as they swept the title of ‘‘Best Cheering Section” for the third consecutive year. With a Homecoming bonfire that smol- dered for three days, new foreign exchange students from Germany and Panama and an in-school concert by Florida’s ‘‘Free Fare,” the Polar Bear life was The One To Watch. STUDENT LIFE Divider CHEERING ON THE TEAM, Senior Anne Maselli, alias the Dead Bee, leads the crowd at the 63rd annual East-West game. SURROUNDED BY blue and white balloons. Sophomore Suzanne Wood ignites the crowd as the Polar Bear mascot. ACCENTED BY DOZENS of maple and oak trees, the 11.4-acre campus welcomes another colorful fall. The well-known foliage inspired the name of the yearbook, MAPLE LEAVES. STUDENT LIFE Campus Once a Park, Now a School Trees, Tradition, Trolleys Quiet rustling and soft whis- pers fill the room. Study guides are due tomorrow. A bored stu- dent dreamily gazes out the win- dow. nothing to do. Staring at the huge oak tree outside, his attention rivets on the squirrels running round and round the tree which must be hundreds of years old . . . ‘I think our campus is very nice. There are a lot of trees and it looks neat,’’ commented Sophomore Rick Denniston. The 11.4-acre campus was once a public park with a trolley running around it, and many of the trees are identified and marked. The natural stream running through the campus is bridged so the students can go from building to building. But those steps to the Freshman Building — they are too wide to take in one stride, but not long enough for two, so everybody walks in little half-steps. Try running that in a tight skirt! Now the weather — when it is fall with all the leaves just turning red and the sun shining, it is beautiful just to sit and watch them drift down like snow. But when the rain starts falling, life is not pleasant. There seems to be a place on the walk that forms a little lake that has to be hurdled. The leaves from all the trees are much more effective than ba- nana peels. Really though — there is more to it than just the outside. Inside are the Polar Bear stat- ues, Lincoln and Senior Court, the open roof square only sen- iors can enter. Freshman Heidi McClain feels that the court is deserved because “the seniors have waited four years to be classified as the top of the school, and they deserve cer- tain rights.” And there are school tradi- tions such as the Polar Bear mascot and East-West week. The famous rivalry between East Side and West Side has continued for 63 years. All these things are what make Fairmont Senior special and unique and give it its spirit and personality. ADVISED BY MISS MELIA MAIOLO. the Science Club reorga- nized this year and made repairs to Senior Court. Sophomore Jon Ste- venski works to rejuvenate the fountain. SUMMER GREENS SURROUND students as they walk toward the main building between classes. The extra-wide walk was built to accom- modate the handicapped. STUDENT LIFE Campus 7 It Had To End Sometime Packing Up Summer As the beaches screamed to have their students back, Sep- tember first began. As pools were drained and lawn chairs folded, the first Thursday in September was here. As the Carson, Letterman and Saturday Night Live habits were unwillingly shrugged off, 9 1 83 arrived. And so the first school day was upon Fairmont Senior High. With not-so-distant memories of the three months' freedom fresh in their minds, students re- turned to the classroom. But what had they done during June, July and August? I was sick twice, for a week each time. I had the stomach flu and strep throat. That blew two weeks of my summer, com- mented Sophomore Diann Hel- mick. OK, so summer wasn’t so good for her, but a lot of people had better luck. They spent their free time at the beach. Ocean City, Myrtle Beach, Hil- ton Head and Palm Beach were visited by many. However, the beach wasn’t the only place people spent their time. School invaded many people’s summers. They took advantage of the extra time to catch up on classes. ‘I took geometry in summer school and I think it helped me out. I was able to take more classes during the year, Soph- omore Ben Manly said. If the people who were inter- ested in school-related activities weren’t in summer school, one could probably find them at a camp — West Virginia Associ- ation of Student Councils sum- mer workshops in Buckhannon, band camp at Camp Caesar, Ball State Journalism Work- shops in Indiana and cheerlead- ing camps in Pennsylvania. “I went to Myrtle Beach this summer, but I also went to stu- dent council camp. It was a great experience, Sophomore Allisynne Beafore noted. Junior Cindy Connor com- mented on a situation many found themselves in as week to week, with two hours in be- tween for laundry, I went to camps. Perhaps one of the best things about this summer was the weather. With an average temperature of 80 degrees and a minimal 40 percent of rain, people found themselves out of doors. Many discovered swim- ming to be a great pleasure since the weather was so hot. Fun was not the only time- consumer. Working was a ma- jor occupation, whether it be the football team working out or a bag boy at Shop ’n Save working in. Sophomore John Bailey, who worked for Ailing and Cory, proved that working didn’t al- ways take all his free time. I was pretty lucky. I had easy hours so it wasn't so bad, he said. True, the summer action was great, the weather was great and the freedom was great, but school had to start sometime. CHECKING OVER ENGLISH PA PERS, Miss Tina Ruggiero prepares for her summertime class. To repeat a course or get a head start on fall, several FSHS students attended summer school. AFTER AN EXHAUSTING WEEK of gathering new ideas. Student Body Vice President Diana Irons takes a quick nap while returning from WVASC summer workshop. ✓ 8 STUDENT LIFE Summer ON THE FRONT LAWN, Senior Tony Jones poses for Strem-Varden Photographer Dean Gazzo and his environmental pictures. TO ACQUAINT THE FRESHMEN with their new school. Student Council begins the Aug. 29 Fresh- man Orientation program with an assembly. PREPARING FOR THE marching season, members of the Polar Bear Band organize equipment for a re- hearsal at Camp Caesar. Although most didn’t consider summer camps a “vacation, they provided cheerleaders, band members, publi- cations staffers and student council members with a place to gather ideas for the new year. STUDENT LIFE Summer STUFFING HIS CHEEKS with ba- nanas, Senior Jimmy Sears partici- pates in a banana-eating contest at the Student Council bonfire. MIDWAY THROUGH THE GAME, Queen Rosella Libonati and her es- cort, Student Body President Pete Fuscaldo. are accompanied onto the field by Flower Girl Andrea Paige Mossburg and Crown Bearer William T. Lawson. SHOWING HER UNIQUE STYLE, Senior Terri Haught dresses “punk” for Homecoming Week's “Look to the Future day. AFTER SINGING THE ALMA MAT ER. Mike Barkley. Mike Bacco, Tad Janes, Greg Smith, Chris Viani and Chris Efaw watch the flames of the Homecoming bonfire burn down. 10 STUDENT LIFE Homecoming Resting Up After Coming Home Six Days Can Make One Weak Hundreds of yards of crepe paper, 144 blue and white bal- loons and a lowered ceiling were trashed. Jill Tracy was back in Morgantown. The foot- ball team was recovering from their win, and everyone else was recovering from their cele- brating. The janitors were sweeping the stands at the sta- dium. and pictures were sent off to be developed. It can be said that the activi- ties on Sunday of Homecom- ing Week 1983 weren't quite as radical as the rest of the week. An exciting six days with a very full schedule had prepared stu- dents for a quiet rest. If one wasn’t seeing too clear- ly or just didn’t feel like oneself on Monday, then the theme for the day would fix that. Look at CJs Now prompted students to dress to their personality and or wear glasses. Looking to the Future was how many spent Tuesday. This day had the punkers coming out of the woodwork and roam- ing the halls. Wednesday helped carry out the Memories of the Past ideas since it was “50’s Neck Tie Day. Suits, ties, dresses and all to- gether sharp outfits were in or- der for dressing up on Polar Bears Have Class day. This was Thursday, and by now students were ready for something great. Although there was some controversy, they were treated to a bonfire organized by Student Council. If its heat wasn’t enough to get us going, then Jimmy Sears and Frankie Campbell mashing ba- nanas into their mouths was, and the Alma Mater via candle- light was an inspiring sight. Then Friday came. Students were down to their sweats for Sweat It Buc-CJp Day and they did too. FSH came out with a 14-7 win and Queen Rosella Libonati and court came out through a specially designed band formation with distinct class. STRINGING BLUE AND WHITE crepe paper. Senior Michael Biafore gets the halls ready for Homecom- ing, “A Total Eclipse of the Heart. SPEAKING TO ‘THE PROUD CROWD . Head Football Coach “Skip Delligatti gives a pep talk during the bonfire. Saturday afternoon was spent decorating the gym for the dance which began at 8 p.m. Jill Tracy from WCLG pro- vided the music, Keywanettes provided the refreshments and Student Council provided the decorations. Junior Samantha Branden- berg, transfer student from North Marion, said, Coming to this school was quite different. Homecoming was so much more fun here. I loved it! As Sunday wrapped up HC '83, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but then realized that West-East Week was just around the corner. 1984 HOMECOMING COURT — FRONT ROW: Mary Sansalone. Ro- sella Libonati. Julie Shaffer. Terri Haught; SECOND ROW: Marty Smith. Charlotte Yost. Diana Irons. Christy Hermosilla, Patti Ireland: BACK ROW: Robert Haley, Mike Biafore, Kevin Everhart, Pete Fus- caldo. Mark Carviliano. Kip Law son. Michael Heffner. STUDENT LIFE Changes in Tradition Out with the Old, in with the New If today was like yesterday and tomorrow promises to be a carbon copy of today, and you find yourself saying “I’ll have the usual” for lunch at the snack bar and any DECA mem- ber can fill your order, then it may be time to — as they say — throw out the old and bring in the new. With the inevitable arrival of the new school term came two new teachers, a secretary, two school policies, a bond issue, a State Board of Education rule, a public address system and 76 new students. Adding new ideas to the Eng- lish program. Mrs. Carol Amos and Mrs. Pam Stalnaker re- placed Mrs. Danielle Wood and Mrs. Pat Steffich in Phase IV and II. In addition, Mrs-. Cindy Colisino became the school sec- retary, and Mrs. Coleen Casto joined the math department. To eliminate the problem of lost, stolen or damaged books, FSh adopted a new rule limiting one person to each locker. Al- though this policy prevented avalanches of personal items from splattering all over the hallway at the opening of the locker door, it also inconven- ienced those who lockered in the Freshman Building but only had a math class or homeroom there. With modern facilities and ad- vanced classes in mind, the board of education submitted a $29 million school bond. This controversial proposal, calling for the consolidation of East and West Fairmont high IN OPPOSITION TO THE SCHOOL BOND which would consolidate East and West Fairmont high schools. Student Body President Pete Fuscaldo presents points of discussion to community and board of education members at one of four town meetings. WHEN SECOND SEMESTER BE GAN, Junior David DeLorenzo found that he had to wrestle both his opponent and his grades. A new State Board of Education policy now requires students involved in extra-curricular activities to main- tain a “C” average. STUDENT LIFE School Changes schools, came under heavy de- bate throughout the communi- ty- I think the larger student body would limit close teacher- student relationships and cause some people to lose their identi- ty, commented Senior Mike Biafore. But after four town meetings and several letters to The Times-West Virginian's Readers’ Write column, the bond failed in tbe Dec. 20 elec- tion. As the second semester be- gan, seven athletes found them- selves ineligible due to a new State Board of Education policy which requires those participat ing in extra curricular activities not meeting on school time to maintain a C” average. I think it’s a good idea be cpuse for a student to make a valuable contribution to a team he must be good in the class- room, said Senior Mike Gar- man. Some, however, felt this rule penalized those who tried their best but could not do bet- ter. The new semester also brought the installation of a public address system in the auditorium, and student body elections were held in January instead of May to allow existing officers to train the new ones. Even though students had several major changes in tradi- tion to help them stay out of a daily routine, they still found themselves eating in the cafete- ria instead of the gym every once in a while for a change of taste. AT THE CLIMAX of the election. Ju nior Rosemary Enos ends a week of campaigning by delivering her speech for student body president at a special assembly. She eventu- ally won the election, which was held in January instead of May. ANSWERING QUESTIONS and typ- ing the morning bulletin, Mrs. Cin- dy Colisino became the fourth sec- retary to work in the main office in the last two years. Joining two new teachers and 76 new students, she replaced Mrs. Loretta Dodrill. DESPITE THE FRIGID MORNING AIR. Drivers Education Instructor Joseph Cavalier and other faculty members join teachers statewide in a two-day informational picket for higher salaries and better facilities. A walkout was avoided when Legis- lators passed an $800 across-the- board pay hike. STUDENT LIFE School Changes Travelers Go Abroad Ten Days of Fun and Fantasy “Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome aboard Flight 701. We will be taking off in a few minutes. Please fasten your seatbelts and put your seats in a full, upright position.’’ “Bonsoir mesdames et mes- sieurs, et bienvenu au board vol 701. Nous decollerons dans quelques minutes. Attachez vos ceintures de securite, s’il vous plait, et mettez vos sieges dans une position verticale complete.” Hearing the stewardess re- peat the instructions in French, German, Spanish (and other lan- guages), as well as English be- fore takeoff, students realized that their 10-day fantasy trip was over. But looking back, they could recall their Novem- ber 18-27 visit to four countries. In Germany, the students vis- ited Rudesheim, a small town in the heart of Rhineland wine country, and Heidelburg, where some students swarmed into McDonald’s while others tried out the German cuisine. Of course, one of the high points of the trip was seeing Schloss Neuschwanstein (New Swan Song), the castle from which Walt Disney modeled his. In Mu- nich, the travelers saw the Pina- kothek (an art museum) and Glockenspiel (a clock built to celebrate the end of the Black Plague). Only one city, Strasburg, was visited in France. Here the stu- dents took a walking tour of “Petit France.” They exper- ienced French pastry and saw the Astronomical Clock. In Lucerne, Switzerland, the 60 students enjoyed the swans of the River Ruess and an all- day shopping spree. Finally, students visited Salz- burg, Austria, where they took a Sound of Music tour and dined at the Cafe Winkler, locat- ed atop a sheer cliff. “The Cafe Winkler in Austria had the best food of all. The restaurant itself was very pretty; it really was a sight to see, said Junior Janice Myers. But not all of the trip consist- ed of tours. Tourists learned about the culture, habits and id- iosyncrasies as well. I learned more in those 10 days than I’ve learned in my entire life,” stated Junior Carol Wang. The first thing weary travel- ers learned was that there were to be bus rides, with the driver nicknamed “Hans.” The ab- sence of speed limits helped students learn how to avoid on- rushing cars at 90 mph. Of course, not being able to under- stand or read anything was diffi- cult, but students learned to count money for $2 cokes as well as to say “bonjour”, “danke” and ‘ merci beau- coup.” Another rule to follow in Eu- rope — do not touch anything for it probably has an alarm at- tached. And no one can forget the food. Eating “ricochet rolls was an experience similar to bit- ing into a hockey puck. The in- famous “national specialty” was served about six times in a row. How many times can a per- son stand meat in gravy over noodles? And, most memora- ble, were the Bavarian Bands. The first one was tolerated, but after four, they swiftly earned the title of Barbarian Bands.” Seriously, however, after the experience of a lifetime, the tourists soon found themselves on a plane flying home, busily doing their trigonometry home- work. LOCATED IN GERMANY. Castle- Neuschwanstein is inviting to visi- tors. Situated on a steep cliff, the castle was a half hour walk up a mountain. IN GARMISCH, GERMANY. Senior Cristina Geso and Juniors Yvonne Lee, Carol Wang and Angi Carlson try to play German Monopoly. SHOPPING AT AN OPEN MARKET. Principal John D. Tennant Jr. exam- ines the fruits and vegetables in Lu- cerne, Switzerland. STUDENT LIFE Europe Trip TASTING GERMAN FOODS is a new experience enjoyed by Junior Kathy Koay while she dines in Gar- misch, Germany. ON A WALKING TOCJR of Heidel- burg. Germany, students get a view of the university town during their second day in Europe. FILMED IN THE MOVIE THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the mansion used on the set is visited by the group while touring in Salzburg, Austria. STUDENT LIFE Europe Trip DURING A WARM SPELL in Hit rbugh 84 winter, student maki their way'to homeroom after seconc period. Marion County pupil col lected six snow days due to colt s f . weather and bad -roads. ■ _o o o o ♦ o ►o o 4 • o • O ♦ O V ▼ ■ 0 0 40 0 A � 0 Celled RISING IN POPULARITY over even GENERAL HOSPITAL, MTV was watched by many, like Sophomore Jennifer Eddy. Music: The Sights and Sounds of the Year Music was such a vital part of our lives that we could be found anywhere, anytime, with some form of music. Student Council carried the Op (Outstanding Pride) theme through the first game by playing beach music over the PA for the North Marion game. The cheerleaders were “Shoppin’ from A to Z” during the pre-game and the band went to “Rio” at halftime. Naturally, East-West Stadium was not the only place music was found. If the piano labs, Chora- liers or Ensemble weren’t per- forming, then someone’s box was. A box, or portable stereo, was not an uncommon sight any- where inside or outside the school. One of the most popular ways to listen to music was through the radio. Fairmont is in a good location as far as that goes, since we pick up Morgan- town, Pittsburgh and even far- ther with a cable hook up. With all those stations, we found our favorites and stuck with them. Freshman David Clark stayed with 102.5 WDVE because it plays the best music there is, like Judas Priest, Van Halen, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Ronnie James Dio. Black Sabbath . . . heavy metal!’ Videos won’t re- • place radio because you can do other things while listening to the ra- dio, but TV takes your full attention ' But some rock fans required more. We wanted to see the art- ist. So Martha Quinn, Alan Hunt- er, Nina Blackwood, J.J. Jack- son and Mark Goodman were re- gulars in our home with the only 24-hour video channel, MTV. Would videos ever replace ra- dio? Sophomores Ed Ashton and Doug Balser had these conflict- ing opinions: “Videos won’t re- place radio because you can do other things while listening to the radio, but TV takes your full at- tention,” said Ed. “I think they might because with videos, you can hear the group and also see them perform. Although videos are more interesting,” Doug re- marked. So, on that note, this story will come to its finale. A And Now, 1983’s Top Albums According to Rolling Stone magazine, the following albums were the ten most popular for 1983. The list was arranged by the editors of Rolling Stone by assigning point values to the posi- tion held by the albums on the weekly charts listed in the back of the magazine. The top ten albums of 1983: 1. Thriller — Michael Jackson 2. Pyromania — Def Leppard 3. H20 — Hall Oates 4. Business as Usual — Men at Work 5. Kissing to Be Clever — Cul- ture Club 6. Frontiers — Journey 7. Let’s Dance — David Bowie 8. 1999 — Prince 9. Lionel Ritchie — Lionel Rit- chie 10. Soundtrack to Flashdance Now remember that this list is compiled from January through October 1983, so some of the material that hit the charts dur- ing winter didn’t get the chance to be listed on the 1983 chart. That will show up for 1984, so if your favorite group didn’t make it up the rankings, don’t worry. They’ll probably be there in the 1984 list. But by then, who knows what kind of music we’ll be buying. A LOOKING FOR A GOOD BUY. Freshman David Clark receives help from Camelot Employee Mike Lato- cha. A Sound Investment When we were eight, mom brought home the Mickey Mouse record player and all we had to do to hear the Chipmonks was set Mickey’s index finger on the record. So, at eight, we were rockin’. But this didn’t last for long. Our tastes changed and we took interest in the radio. Instead of mom and dad's Stereo 98, we pushed the dials to WCLG, WVAQ and WDVE. This wasn’t only for pleasure. Sophomore Patti Ireland commented, “I can work better with the radio on be- cause it soothes my mind so I can think clearly.” However, we still needed to hear what we wanted, when we wanted, so we began buying our own systems. Some chose an in- home system, while others pre- ferred the portable boxes or Walkmen. Price was a major fac- tor and for a good home system we could expect to pay between $300-$800 for components or about $100 for a Walkman. “It might be a little expensive, but it will last and last and last,” Sophomore Mark Gallucci said. This sort of thing is something that we can have for a long time. An investment? Sure. A sound investment. A THE TOP AND BOTTOM of 1983: THRILLER and FLASHDANCE. ▼ o ♦•■ % °m o • v • ► o j • • t A Q ♦ A O O 0 ♦ A O 1 o V • ■ AO • o Now Playing at the Movie Theaters: The Year’s Biggest Hits War Games: Sci-Fi Vs. Reality As the FBI raided the homes of teenagers across the nation, sev- eral teens were arrested for breaking and entering ... a com- puter? A trend of tampering with others’ computers was started by the hit movie War Games, star- ring Matthew Broderick. In War Games, a young teen- ager accidentally connects with a federal nuclear weapons com- puter. He almost starts World War III, but is then arrested by the FBI. However, the teenager makes a daring escape to find the man who built the computer, and the world is rescued from total annihilation. “It was a spectacular movie with a good story line. The spe- cial effects and acting were also good. Unfortunately, the events described were all too real,” not- ed Sophomore Jeff Poston. Originally, the Defense De- partment gave the screenw- riters cooperation, even letting them see a real war room. After reading the script, however, the Pentagon would not let them use the real locations and mili- tary equipment in the filming. The producers were then forced to build the most expensive sin- gle set ever built at MGM, ac- cording to the March 1984 issue of Video Movies. War Games served to create national controversy over the safety systems of computers. The public questioned that if teenagers could easily break into computers of the Pentagon, what could foreign countries with their advanced technology do to na- tional defense? War Games, by showing the worst, helped to pre- vent it. A 4 It was a spectacular movie with a good story line. The special effects and acting were also good. Unfortunately, the events described were all too real 9 Footloose: Big City Vs. Bible Belt “Footloose, footloose, every- body cut footloose ...” The hit song by Kenny Loggins titled a movie that seemed to be equally as popular. Students went in droves to see the movie starring Kevin Bacon MAKING ITS FAIRMONT DEBUT in February, this story of a big city dancer who tried to reform a Bible Belt town has been called the male FLASHDANCE. as Ren McCormick, a city boy transplanted to a small town. Al- though the plot was weak — boy meets girl — the movie kept at- tention sharply focused on the superior dancing and music. While I was watching it, I want- ed to get up and start dancing in the aisles. Ren is so cute,” ex- claimed Junior Cindy Connor. Let’s Hear It for the Boys was probably the most memo- rable song aside from the title track. The scenes where Ren taught Willard, played by Chris- topher Penn, to dance were the most popular, according to the majority of students. “The best part was at the end, at the dance,” commented Ju- nior Amanda Matthews. Although there were some contradictions, such as the stu- dents being able to moonwalk and breakdance after being de- nied music for five years, who could complain when they were that good? a Return of the Jedi: Rebel Alliance Vs. Empire A green slobber dripped from Jabba the Hut’s mouth. Screams from children and adults alike filled the theater. One of the highlights of sum- mer was the final chapter in the Star Wars epic. The Return of the Jedi. An instant summer hit, it attracted many high school stu- dents to the cinemas during the summer months. People were screaming, clap- ping and even crying as the sus- penseful action took place. I think that ‘Return of the Jedi’ was an excellently compel- ling movie. Besides great special effects, the story line was inter- esting. I think what 1 liked best was the Ewoks,” remarked Ju- nior Fran Rizzo. For those unfortunates who missed it, here is a quick run- down: Hans Solo was rescued. Yoda died. Luke became a Jedi Knight. Leia was Luke’s twin sis- ter. Darth Vader was their father and he killed the Emperor. But Darth Vader died and Luke es- caped just before Lando Calris- sian blew up the Death Star. The Empire was destroyed and the movie ended at the Ewok cele- bration. May the Force be with you. A THE THIRD CHAPTER to the STAR WARS trilogy brought the final vic- tory of the Alliance and the death of Darth Vader. SCANNING THE TV GUIDE. Fresh- man Heather Manchin reads the soap opera reviews in the weekly “Grapevine” section. ♦ o + ►O 0 O 4 4 o 4 qO • • o ♦ O V ▼ ■ Q 4 D O A • Q 4 • Soaps: A Teenage Addiction GL, GH. DOOL — secret code words? No, abbreviations for the best-liked high school soaps: Guiding Light, Gener- al Hospital and Days of Our Lives. Soaps are an essential part of every day life for most students: they are as natural as brushing teeth and eating junk food. Watching soap operas so much made viewers feel they could even predict characters’ actions, but could they? On Guiding Light, Mindy and Rick fell in love. Mindy was pregnant with Phillip's baby. Bradley tried to kidnap Beth. Phillip and Beth ran away to New York. They got 'married.’’ Leslie Ann tried to commit sui- cide. Nola got pregnant. Brad- ley bribed Alan. “I think Alan Spalding’s sister is out to get him and he will fall after all,” said Freshman Jackie Francis. Now for some big General Hospital happenings. Luke be- came mayor of Port Charles. Laura came back, then left with Luke. Grant was an imposter — a DVX spy after the Prometheus Disk. The real Grant came back, then murdered Dr. Campbell. What might happen next? Freshman Heather Manchin pre- dicts, “The real Grant might suc- ceed in getting rid of the impos- tor and have Celia in his arms at the end of it all.” Finally, on Days of Our Lives, Hope had an eighteenth birthday party. She left with Bo and went to his apartment. Doug found them and had a heart at- tack, so she promised to stay away from Bo. Roman was ac- cused of being the Salem Slash- er. Dressed as Roman, Tony tried to kill Hope, but Larry saved her. “Larry might try to take Bo’s place, but Hope knows in her heart that he never will,” com- mented Freshman Michelle Park- er. Are their predictions right? By now you already know if these events have occured or not. So keep in touch with your soap and hope for the ending that you want. A The Modern Hero: Private Eyes Return Private eyes were back again. Heroes rescued women in the nostal- gic tradition of the past. Recently a flood of new detective shows appeared on the screen. The most popular new show? Without a doubt. Remington Steele captured Tuesday night audiences. Played by Pierce Brosnan, he personified the tall, dark, handsome gentleman with a mysterious past. His on again-off again girl was Laura Holt, the beauty with brains, played charmingly by Stephanie Zimbalist. Remington is the epitome of ‘suave and debonair’. He and Laura have great chemistry,” remarked Junior Kari Robertson. Also making a comeback was the remake of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer. This was a tale in the old time standards of “broads,” small offices and big cities. Mike Hammer (Stacy Keach) always lost the girl he loved, so he remained the solitary private eye living in his grimly hopeful world. Taking a more humorous view of the detective was Riptide, in which two womanizers, Nick (Joe Penny) and Coty (Perry King), solved their mysteries haphazardly with the help of a computer ge- nius and robot, Boz. These investigators lived on their boat, Riptide, and unsuccessfully chased the femal crew of the neighboring boat. Another of their occupations was a contest to see who could get the most broken noses. Another new show was Legmen, in which college students Jack and David became amateur detectives. In Hardcastle and McCor- mick, Hardcastle, an eccentric judge, took McCormick (on probab- tion) under his wing and the two fought continuously as they roared around in a futuristic red car. And who could forget the government agents? Suave, cool Lee (Bruce Boxleitner) and dizzy housewife Amanda (Kate Jackson) made a strange couple in Scarecrow and Mrs. King. Amanda tumbled in and out, helping and hindering Scarecrow in his missions. Airwolf seemed to be modeled after Firefox. Hawke (Jan-Michael Vincent), the G.S. agent, flew secret assignments in his helicopter Airwolf, which looked like a shark and flew like a jet. Did you miss Masquerade, where you, an ordinary citizen, were invited to spy with the U.S. government? In this series, people be- came temporary spies as they were recruited to help catch the bad guys. The most successful star was K1TT, the black computerized star of Knight Rider that seemed almost human. Michael Knight drove around the country helping people with the aid of a beautiful mechan- ic and also a mentor. He worked slightly outside the law and was played by David Hasselhoff. For opulence, there was Matt Houston, in a show of the same name. Houston was a millionaire so bored by his 4 Remington is the epitome of suave and debo- nair. He and Laura have great chemistry 9 riches that he solved mysteries for kicks. A strange hobby but enter- taining enough for Houston, who was constantly surrounded by wom- en. Lastly, there were the old favorites. Hart To Hart with Stephanie Powers and Robert Wagner remained popular as the rich Harts chased bad guys and always won. In Simon and Simon, the two Simon brothers, Rick (Gerald McRaney) and A.J. (Jameson Parker), ran a dedicated operation. A.J. was wholesome and clean-cut while Rick was earthy, the beer and football game-type. And Magnum P.I. continued to be successful, season after season. Tom Selleck played Thomas Magnum, the California private investigator. There you have it. Pick your hero. Do you want suave or natural? Young or mature? Short or tall? They are all there, so many in fact that perhaps it is hard to choose. But that is all the better, because you can watch them all. It looks like private eyes are here to stay. ? 4 o O £◄ ♦ o O O • O a |OlfO o • V • ► O 1 • £ A O ♦ $ A0 0° ♦ A O A « O V • ■ O • • o Preppy To Punk, Izod To Lauren It Was the ‘Year of the Individual’ Mathematics of Fashion: Geometry and Color New and unique combina- tions of color dominated the fall ashions. First, shades of pink and gray ap- peared on sweaters, blouses, cords and even shopping bags. Next, the primary combina- tions of brights and black swal- lowed up the fashion scene; reds, greens, purples, yellows and blues in their darkest and purest colors coupled with black could be seen in every display. Geometry hit high school. Dots were everywhere, from hosiery to bold shirts. Stripes decorated everything and anything. They were on purses, shirts, even ear- rings. Worn very loosely or skin tight, the clothes formed silhou- ettes different from any of the past. Padded shoulders and bag- gy (but not dolman) sleeves cre- ated the new look. Jennifer Beals of the movie Flashdance started the casual fashions in sweatwear by wear- ing the sweatshirts that bared a shoulder. The sweatshirt layers with tank tops created casual and comfortable wear. Lastly, the new textures of lin- ens and cottons formed new looks with natural fibers. Creams and pastels with broad stripes made up the natural look. The year in fashions was a free-for-all. The wide diversity in styles provided something differ- ent for everyone. It was the year of the individual. ± MORE POPULAR THAN EVER, sweat clothes in all colors are stocked by stores. Green, Pink, Black: A Matter of Choice WEARING DARK MAKE-UP as well as chain jewelry for Punk Day. Ju- nior Michelle Satterfield celebrates East-West Week. She’s a prep. His clothes are really punk. We hear these re- marks every day, but what do they really mean? Why don’t we define the two styles. Preppy used to be a craze of green and pink. But that more or less faded away into a “colle- giate” look. As everyone had at least one sweater or even socks of argyle. Wool blazers matched with Shetland wool sweaters and oxfords were a recurring theme. Twill pants, stripes and bows col- ored the “collegiate.” Pumps, and of course topsiders and pen- ny loafers, were a necessity. And lastly, there was the famous add- a-bead necklace. The exact opposite of prep is probably punk. Leather, spike heels and brass studdded belts stereotyped the punk. Black was the favorite color, and hair usual- ly stood straight up. Classed by parents as the costumes of rock stars, a conservative person did not wear punk clothes to school. However, “Punk Day” did give students a chance to be punk without being looked at strange- ly. Some even donned Glad Bags for the occasion. Being conventional or being different is a style chosen by the punk or prep. The only catch is that when your brother or sister chooses the opposite, then you can’t share clothes! A TYPICAL OF THE CASUAL colle- giate style. Freshman Michelle Parker searches through her purse for a pen. o� ° O 1 ° o ♦ O 0 4 ° ►o 4 O o • O ♦ O t V ▼ ■ 0 tO 40 04A 21 ± Ralph Lauren took a great rise in popularity this year, coming out of the depths of the “too expensive” arena to even grounds with the Izod, in terms of appeal. Lauren has been around for a while now, so he is not a newcom- er to the scene, and that has giv- en him some time to establish a certain standard of quality. That is probably the best way to sum up all of Ralph Lauren’s designs. There is a lot of attention paid to detail, and quality of the clothing is very important. Lauren was also one of the most wide spread labels on the Challenging the Alligator, Polo Gallops Ahead student body this year. The most common item was the short- sleeved, all-cotton, polo shirt. Al- though rare in this immediate area, the oxfords were also popu- lar. Lauren is probably one of the most creative designers around these days, because he expands beyond the sportswear lines. Not only does he branch into the fra- grance and make-up fields, but he is a true designer by defini- tion. He has done many works for the home, with sheets, blankets and other bed clothes being pro- duced. For the real Lauren en- thusiasts, an entire home plan can be designed, for a nominal fee. So, see ya later alligator? After while, crocodile? Probably not, but Ralph Lauren will be around for awhile. a TO KEEP UP with popular demand. Stone and Thomas has an ample supply in the latest in Polo by Ralph Lauren. With Cotton and Denims, Klein Remains Unique Taking a look inside the fash- ion world can be a pretty confus- ing and bewildering task. There seems to be so many designers with so many different styles and so many different choices to make. But there are always a few who stand out in the crowd for one reason or another. Calvin Klein stands out in this year’s fashion scene because of his unique approach to designing. The style that he implies with his natural fabric (mostly cotton) clothes, youthfully cut, and rug- ged and ready for any sort of ac- tion is free and easy. The whole idea behind his clothing seems to be complete function and easy care. The lines and profiles that he incorporates in his designs are never fussy and rarely frilly, but rather clean and sharp. This stance is probably what makes Klein one of the most pop- ular desgners for high school stu- dents. His creations are usually geared to this age group and are easily affordable, as far as de- signers go. The simplicity that he communicates is also responsible for his popularity among guys. Mostly denim works were found on the guys, including jeans and jean jackets. A Klein original may not be something that the wallet can handle right now, but with the wide range of other, equally pop- ular. designs, there can probably be some claim to fame of his in the closet. ▲ At the root of every ward- robe lies a shirt with such appeal that it becomes a classic to the owner. For some, the .38 Special Tour de Force shirt may be it, while a cotton oxford may hit home with others. But for a lot of people, an Izod is the epitome of a shirt. Izod Lacoste produces a multi- tude of clothing articles from shirts to socks to washcloths, each bearing the familiar reptile. The standard applique gave way to an embroidered one last winter, possibly as a solution to the controversy over counterfeit Izods. In addition to reducing the possibility of fakes, the stitched alligator matched the techniques of other designers. Going Beyond ‘Preppy’: The Cassic Izod Lacoste The designs for Izod are very classic, but usually youthful in taste. “Preppy” sums it up, but that word is too much of a catch- all. Izod extends beyond a stereo- typical prep look to touch on the eternally traditional. Cable knits, cardigans, fully cut trousers, skirts with a feminine look and even eyeglasses reached the population in full force. Part of the popularity behind Izod lies with the price. The pro- ducers figure that the high school group is a major percentage of their market, so they aim for afordability. With Izod on the market, clas- sic lines, tradition and economy will always be in style. A SPORTING ITS OWN ALLIGATOR. Stone and Thomas displays Izod sweaters, shirts and socks Change of Pace: Coming Through Direct from the pages of Inter- national Male and GQ to the halls of Fairmont Senior High come the years best fashions ... for guys. The year actually began with a normal post-summer pace, sluggish return and trouble getting started again, but many of the guys on the football team had taken a daring step and had their hair permed. Whether it was just on the back at the nape of the neck, or all over, curly perms and their new male own- ers kept showing up all year. After the advance in hair- styles, the clothes were next. The usual self-consciousness and inattention to dressing rapidly faded away as guys began to take a lot of pride in their ward- robes. Skinny ties, sharply tai- lored pants, a lot of trendy shirts, and blazers with sleeves up or down hit the guys head-on and the girls were impressed. “I like the new style a lot. I think it looks good,” noted Freshman Kim Ridgway. Many styles became favorites for everyone, such as the striped jeans, denim jackets, upturned collars, even the classics. So girls, move over in the fashion world; guys are coming through. ▼ ♦ O O • O A ♦•■0 °|QB|D ► O I °t O • v • ► o ♦ O O 3 i • °-° ♦ A O a 3 O V • ■ O • • O « The Right Stuff BOOKS. What? Well, OK. sometimes. MODEL: Senior Mike Biafore. The Makings of a Polar Bear DENIM JACKET. If one piece of clothing could be named the most popular for this year, the denim jacket would probably be it. Collar always up, too-long sleeves cuffed up. CANDY BAR. No matter what club you were in, it probably sold candy. Usually Katherine Beich, but sometimes Snickers — al- ways 50 cents. NOVELS. Usually left with half of the night’s reading assignment done, so Cliff’s were always handy for before class studying. BANDANNA. An all-purpose item. Tied around the head as a sweatband or babushka, around the leg or dangling from the neck or back pocket. JEANS. Levis, all cotton, red tags, usually unbelted, worn at almost any occasion. A pair was owned by almost everyone. NIKES. Standard footwear for comfort and practicality. SUNGLASSES. Bought to wear skiing and at the beach, but worn a great deal other times. Espe- cially popular on Sunday morn- ings. BUTTONS. Always small, al- ways pinned to a turned-up col- lar, these buttons reflected favor- ite bands, people and sayings. IZOD. A standard in every wardrobe. Navy blue for the school. Easy to wear and very popular. CONTENTS OF POCKETS. Extra tickets to sold out Huey Lewis concert, ready to scalp. $2 ticket to wrestling match. Combi- nations to shared lockers. S3.65 in unreturned candy money. WALKMAN. Still popular. Re- corded answers to tests could be played back during class or mu- sic during lunch. From mini to waterproof, the Walkman kept the music playing. RAX PARAPHENALIA. A1 though some said the restaurant looked more like a senior class meeting than anything else, the new food chain was extremely popular. By doing 65 mph down Locust Avenue, you could usual- ly make it there for lunch. The Faster, The Better Fast Foods: An Eating Syndrome Forget a ‘Square’ Meal; A Pizza is Round In a town like Fairmont, being small and predominantly Italian, one would naturally expect to find a couple of pizza places. After all, there are two high schools and a college in the area, and isn’t pizza a universal favor- ite? But seven pizza places in a town with fewer than 25,000 people might be too much of a good thing. Take both Domino’s, for ex- ample. If they produce an aver- age of 440 pizzas a night be- tween them, and there are 180 school days a year, that makes 79,200 pizzas in one school year alone (A whole year would be 160,600 pizzas). And that’s just Domino’s! Now take the daily average of 220 pizzas and multiply by six (for each of the most popular piz- za places). That gives you the average total of pizzas. For Fair- mont, that’s 20 pizzas a year per person. Not bad considering that the average pizza bill (with a piz- za costing about $9) would be $180. What this boils down to is approximately $4.3 million a year generated by pizza! Then there’s the “O Syn- drome. Just take a look around for some pizza. What you will find is something like this: Scott- O’s, Domin-O’s, Mari-O’s and Colasessan-O’s. Even grocery stores are not saved from the “O Syndrome.” Gino-O’s is there. If the pizza places aren’t part of the ‘‘0 Syndrome,” they fall under the ‘‘Home Syndrome” — Pizza HUT, and Pizza HOUSE. Ordering a quick pizza, wolf- ing it down and slurping a few Pepsis was probably one of the most popular pastimes around. But remember, you were just putting food on the Domino man’s table. A DOMINO’S PIZZA for only $4.95 is only part of Fairmont’s $4.3 million. FINALLY ARRIVING in Fairmont. Wings ’n Things was brought to Lo- cust Avenue from Morgantown ON FEBRUARY 6. the doors of Rax opened and Locust Avenue was nev- er the same again. STAYING PUT for a while, McDon- alds was as popular as ever as a place to go after a game of for lunch. ONE OF the many pizza places in Fairmont. Mario’s joined the ranks at the location of the former WUV’S. Once upon a time, Fair- mont Avenue was just like any other street in Fairmont: quaint, tree-lined, peaceful driving from here to the mall area. But then some enter- prising young entrepreneur put up the first fast food restaurant, and that was the end. From then, the Avenue” has been one of the best spots in the area for quick cuisine. These restaurants are also pla- gued with a syndrome of their own, the “replacement syn- drome. Think back, and you’ll realize that once it was a junk food place, it was always a junk food place. Bordon Burger used to be in the same spot as The Golden Gate. (That is probably the oldest replacement.) 1890 Mill was Mister Donut, West Side’s Kentucky Fried Chicken (though still serving poultry) is now the home of Wings ’n Things. And probably the best known is Rax, now residing in the old Burger Chef building. But then there is that restau- rant” on Locust Avenue, near the college, that can’t keep one company in the same spot for longer than it takes to say “where’s the beef?” To trace the history of that place would take access to the geneological ar- chives in the Library of Congress. Originally, the building was con- structed for Wuv’s, which had a pretty good season. Soon after it closed, the ill-fated Durango’s opened, lasting until Wings ’n Thingscame into town. Finally.it has rested into the hands of Mar- io’s, which abandoned its former spot at Marion Square Shopping Plaza. Speaking of Marion Square, there is another restaurant loca- tion that has a knack for keeping new company. Buffet Royale gave way to the school-spirited Tavzelly’s, which soon also closed. If you’re in high school, and you have to eat, then a fast food place seems to always fit the bill: quick, good-tasting and not too expensive. A lot of people spend their time in fast food restau- rants, and if an eating establish- ment is going to deal in food that is fast, then it might as well be able to move around too. ± Eating in the Fast Lane: The Restaurants That Fed Us Up Inside room 22 is a whole new world. Algebra, Eng- lish and American history have no bearing on this room. What matters here is if you can successfully drive at the speed limit down Fairmont Avenue while trying to operate the wind- shield wipers. This is the world of Driver’s Ed. From here, inexperienced, nervous students are bravely tak- en into the wheels of Mr. Byron Duncil and Mr. Joseph Cavalier, who, equipped with an extra brake, begin the instruction. Except for the one incident where a nervous student got “carsick” on his first day of driv- ing lab, Driver’s Ed. students come out smelling like roses. Instruction in driving can prove to be a very valuable thing, whether or not it comes from school or a private lesson, but all the classes in the world cannot prepare a driver for every- thing. For a few examples, read the following . . . Getting Around: Driving Passion Face it. Getting around is necessary. But as the official driving age approached, it got a little embarrassing to be chauffered around by mom and dad. So, on any given Tuesday, the state police barracks on Country Club Road could be found full of brand new sixteen-year-olds nervously scratching out answers on the test and confidently driving out Fleming Avenue. To many, this was a goal. It was almost an honor to carry around a driver’s license and it certainly was a convenience. The license estab- lished a certain amount of independence. And it was fun. After the initial nervousness and paranoia about the tests passed and the quickie-picture was taken, many were ready to roll. Once the piece of plastic allowing one to drive on the roads was acquired, then obviously a car was next. Usually mom and dad were generous and allowed the free and unlimited use of the car anytime one needed it, right? Right. (Did you catch the sarcasm?) Actually, many people have a system worked out with parents and or brothers and sisters and there’s a lot of give and take. If one were lucky enough (i.e. had a license and a car), then riding the bus to and from school could be eliminated. One could arrive at school and go off campus for lunch (instead of running to McDon- ald’s). I like driving to school because you can go out to lunch, you miss the hassle of getting up early to catch the bus, you can take your time coming home so there’s no rush to the locker and I get home about five to ten minutes earlier, depending on the traffic,” Junior Sherry Kuhn noted about the advantages of driving to school. So getting to school was no problem, but what happened to the car after arriving there? The logical answer was parking. Except for the Back Drive and Freshman Building lot, any spot around the campus was legal for parking. Well, this story is driving me crazy, so I am going to park my pen and and take a brake. A AVOIDING A RUSH to and from school can be done if a car is available. Junior Kelly Drummond shows her choice for transportation as she pre pares to drive home. A Whole New World Picking Up on Driving Out Junior Eric Tucker: “I’ll never forget my driving test. I passed the written, missing two. Then the next Monday, I washed the Cadillac inside and out for the driving ex- aminer. I was nervous and banged every barrel with the car ... an old Datsun was in order for next week.” Sophomore Pat Barrow: “One day my mother al- lowed me to practice driv- ing. About the time that I was ready to turn up our road, I looked in the rear- view mirror and there he was, a police car! I felt like there was a sign on the side of the car that said ‘15 2’.” Junior Rachelle Prud- nick: “I told my mom the other day not to talk to me while I’m driving. I can’t think and drive at the same time, and I still have trouble driving and waving at the same time. I tried it once and turfed at the Calabrase’s.” o o % 0� o 00 o o Aoo ♦ ° 04 0 O .« 4 % y 0 4 00 • • O ♦ O V ▼ • Q° O 4O 0 A 0 4® ■ a Colltdcn 2S Contact Paper + Stuffed Animals + Coats + Books (Maybe) = A Locker After carefully spinning the dial to three preset and eternally memorized numbers, access to the locker is gain.ed. To some people, lockers are just as much a part of their decor as their rooms. However, the locker isn’t usually in very good shape at the beginning of the year. “It was all dirty and had stuff written on the door so I just put contact paper and carpet in it. There are stuffed animals in there too,” said Sophomore Lara Watts. Sometimes though students found it easier to carry all of their books with them or, against school policy, share a locker. “I hate it when the bell rings because it takes me a few min- utes to figure out which locker I left my books in,” noted Fresh- man Crystal Olesh about sharing a locker. Often lockers are used for ref- erence. Clocks, mirrors, sched- ules, notepads with homework and calendars help people make it through the day. “I’ll be putting my ‘Men of USC calendar up soon,” stated Sophomore Traci Tannehill. At least she’ll know what day it is. A home away from home is what this type of person must be looking for. Lockers are more than just a place to keep one’s books. They are a personal state- ment and an easy way to beauti- fy one small section of the hall. PEERING INTO HER personalized locker. Freshman Tracy Forcelli gathers her books. before the school day begins. A new policy this year stated that students USING ONLY ONE of the over 1.000 lockers in the school. Junior Larry Chambers catches up on homework Everyone knows where his locker is and how to get to it, but most likely, there aren’t too many people who know from where their lockers came and how they got there. For most people who have an “old” locker (ones built into the walls), the actual age of the lock- er would be about 55 years. The school was built in 1929 and lock- ers from a Milwaukee, Wiscon- sin, company were installed at the time. But in the ’60’s, St. Pe- ters High School became St. Pe- ters Elementary School and those high school students came to Fairmont Senior. That meant buying more lockers. The free- Even the Lockers Have A Heritage standing lockers that stick out in the halls were added to compen- sate for the new students. The school policy about shar- ing a locker wasn't always in exis- tence, and in fact, there was a could not share lockers but some took their chances anyhow. time when the school encouraged the freshmen to double up with a friend. Theoretically, the school should have 927 lockers in use for 1984. Actually, there are 1,100 lockers available at the be- ginning of each school year, which is just under the popula- tion count for the fall of 1976 when Mr. John D. Tennant Jr. became principal. So, like everything else at West Side, even the lockers have a proud history, and many years of service to the students. ▲ A Critical Analysis of A Locker To begin with, nothing really fits on that top shelf. Sure, one can put pencils and what-have- yous there, but there’s still wast- ed space. Of course, one can wad up a coat and shove it in there, but sure enough, when the door is slammed, dirt falls from the vents in the top and covers everything. The hooks must be commend- ed. They can hold a full-sized parks on one side and a stuffed backpack on the other. A true engineering masterpiece. Ironically, the lockers are theftproof — well, partially — since they're noisy enough that East Side knows when anyone tries to break into one. Some even stand guard over unsu- specting victims, record the com- bination and unscrew the bolts so that the door flies off in the own- er’s face. Primo. All things considered, lockers are a great luxury, but there’s always room for improvements Making Note Experts in the East-West Stadium has a place that only a few people ever see. The back of the field was usually seen only by the football players and mainte- nance crew, but when it came to the Polar Bear Band, they knew that part of the field like no one else did. It was from there that each performance began, and from there that the band rehearsed many hours. Although the actu- al learning and memorization took place at the Marion Coun- ty Armory, performance exper ience was gained only on the field. Many hours were also spent traveling to competitions as far away as Florida and as nearby as Morgantown. “Riding on the bus gets kind of boring, so we play stupid games. We see how many times we can throw each other in the aisle, noted Senior Beth Davis. In spite of the bus rides, most times students returned to Fair- mont with a trophy. “It s really exciting and a great honor to win because you know you de- served it after putting all that work into it,” commented Soph- Field omore Jim Matheny. Whether it was feet tapping to the beat or feet moving through the grass, the Polar Bear Band's investment of time made everyone take note. TUNING THE BASS GUITAR before a performance. Sophomore Aaron Clay adds a new dimension to the Polar Bear Band's sound. DURING THE BAND'S Marietta, Ohio, competition. Senior Becky Biafore, Sophomore Michelle Mc- Donald, Junior Cheryl Lewis, Sen- ior Lisa Carson and Junior Steph- anie Bock dance through the nine- minute show. WITH A SUMMER OF WORK behind them, members of the flag corps spin and twist their way to an award as their multi-colored flags brighten the familiar blue and white of the band. DRESSED FOR THE 80 plus degree temperatures. Sophomore Kevin Curry performs during the halftime show of the Morgantown game. STUDENT LIFE Polar Bear Band STUDENT LIFE Polar Bear Band EXPLAINING THE DETAILS of their competition, Polar Bear Band Direc- tor Barry Vingle instructs the group before they take the field. DURING BAND CAMP at Camp Cae- sar, Junior Cecelia Mallamo and members of the horn section wait for their next instructions. The an- nual camp was held in August at Webster Springs. DISPLAYING THE DISTINCT STYLE that the Polar Bear Band has perfected. Senior Andy Serdich performs in the annual Bands Spec- tacular at East-West Stadium. BLUE AND WHITE BALLOONS ac- cent the performance as the Polar Bear Band entertains the crowd at the 62nd annual East-West game. STUDENT LIFE Polar Bear Band MAKING SURE THAT EVERY THING is ready, Sophomore Trina Asterino adjusts Sophomore Heidi Berry's skirt. BEFORE THEIR FALL CONCERT, Freshman David Gaskin. Senior Da- vid Sago. Sophomore Jennifer Eddy. Junior Carol Starkey and Senior Todd Ridgway prepare in the bandroom. Majorettes Invest Time and Effort A Kick Out of Dance Sheer suntan hose, blue eye shadow, curly perms, sparkley skirts and that unforgettable kickline could only be part of one group s life. If dancing comes to mind, then chalk one up for the majorettes, because their image has prevailed. Senior Becky Biafore wanted to be a majorette because, as she explained, ‘ I love to dance, and it's a lot of fun. Along with the band, these 13 girls worked on their routines and spent about 10 hours a week preparing for a show. But more than their time at the Ar- mory and on the field went into their work. They constantly kept one eye on the salad and the other on the scale. Careful consideration of what they ate, to keep their weight under con- trol, was always practiced. The attention paid to their ap- pearance as well as their perfor- mance paid off many times. The girls returned home with awards such as the perfect 100 percent score they earned in Falls Church, Va. People watching the half- time show had an added inter- est when the majorettes per- formed. They added color, life and a touch of class to the band. 'You look around and you see that everybody is sort of in a trance, said Sophomore Joe Pitrolo about watching the ma- jorettes perform. So once the girls donned their name brand gear, the Polar Bear majorettes danced their way through another show, display- ing their style as a trade mark of the band. STUDENT LIFE Polar Bear Band Controversial Beginning, Happy Ending Making the Magic Happen The lights go out. The cur- tains slowly pull back. The set looks like a junkyard. Graffiti covers the walls and a fence runs around the stage. What could it be? The set for Godspell. a very unique pro- duction about the Gospel ac- cording to St. Matthew. From animals and prostitutes to Pharasies and jails, all are portrayed in the various par- ables of Godspell. The cast of 13 each had a solo, and the fact that no one left the stage after the first 10 minutes was also dif- ferent. The constant movement throughout the play was tiring for the cast. It was very hard to keep up energy that long. com- mented Junior Mimi Teahan. The production received a good deal of controversy in the community and through the ‘ Readers’ Write column in The Times-West Virginian. After the first night, the play was described as blasphemous in letters to the editor. Godspell was a very excit- ing experience. Even though a lot of people put us down for being in it, I was very proud to be a part of the play, said Sen- ior Joanna Bourne. However, the adverse public- ity only made the production more popular. One minister even called and purchased $75 worth of tickets. Another unique aspect is that Godspell is very symbolic. For instance. Christ’s Superman costume represented a hero that saves the world. The jun- kyard meant that God comes even to the lowly. Furthermore, the new sound system was used for the first time. And, in one scene, nine sparklers had to be lit in 20 seconds. One costume involved two-inch rhinestone eyelashes. And in the end. red lights cast a halo over Christ at the crucifixion. In addition, $900 in royalties was paid, just for the use of music and script. Lastly, although Godspell was different from any play pro- duced at FSH before, it did not make it any less human. Be- cause it dealt with people and emotions, in the end it still brought tears to people’s eyes. WITH SIX DANCE NUMBERS high lighting GODSPELL, seniors Joan- na Bourne and Clinton Parker per- form a combination choreographed by Alumna Sharene Sindledecker. STUDENT LIFE 30 Godspell IN THE PARABLE of “The Good Sa maritan. Senior Betsy Hewitt por- trays the title role and Freshman Brent Beeson the beast. AS HE PLAYS the duel role of sing- er and accompanist, Freshman Brent Beeson expresses his charac- ter’s feelings with the song “All Good Gifts. REMOVING HATS AND MAKE-UP in preparation for the finale. Junior Mimi Teahan and Senior Mike Daoust perform the reprise of “Day by Dak OPENING ACT II, cast members per- form “Turn Back. O Man, before the parables which are the basis of GODSPELL. AFTER THE CRUCIFIXION SCENE. Jesus, played by Senior Tad Janes, is carried off stage by his disciples. STUDENT LIFE Godspell 31 DURING PLAY PRODUCTION CLASS, Sophomore Dana Reynolds sews a costume for use in the play ALADDIN MCFADDIN. IN MIKE S CASE. Mike, played by Senior Bill Knott, tries to prove his opinions by enacting a scene with Senior Tommy Baron, as Mr. Max- well. STUDENT LIFE Drama The The symptoms were loss of appetite, insomnia and nervous- ness. The disease? Play tryouts. The cure? Making the cast. Qualifying for the South Eastern Theatre Conference (SETC), Mike’s Case cast and crew members went to Arling- ton, Va., and placed third. The play centered around a high school boy who felt that “noth- ing matters, you can t do any- thing about anything.” In Arlington March 7-10, Sen- ior Tommy Baron and Junior Cecelia Mallamo were named to the All Festival cast. “It was a fun play to do. The cast was interesting to work with and I really enjoyed it, remarked Ce- celia. While there, the 28 students The Drama Unfolds Stage Is Set were able to see Dustin Hoff- man perform in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman at the Kennedy Center. A guy is worried about his girlfriend. He is always imagin- ing problems. The play Present Tense placed first in the Region III drama festival at Fairmont State College in March and ad- vanced to the state high school drama festival. Seniors Tad Janes and Ann Hussey were se- lected to the All-Festival cast. Not all plays required tryouts, of course. Aladdin McFaddin was produced and performed for elementary stu- dents by the Acting and Direct- ing class, in cooperation with the Fairmont Junior League. Students in grades 4 6 were IN ALADDIN MCFADDIN, Sopho more Jill Rannenburg tries to con- vince Aladdin, played by Junior Chris Bailey, not to be gullible. HELPING TO BUILD A SET. Senior Tad Janes carefully unrolls chicken wire used to construct a prop for ALADDIN MCFADDIN. bussed to FSH to view the play, with an additional performance for the public on Sunday after- noon. The sets and costumes of all the plays were made by the Play Production class, which also provided prop people, light technicians and stage manag- ers. So you see, what you saw in stage was a product. It was something that students put work into, with each contribut- ing. But for most, the work was worth the effort. “I’m really glad I was in Mike’s Case be- cause I learned a lot about act- ing and I had fun,” exclaimed Senior Becky Boone. WINNING FIRST PLACE at the West Virginia high school drama festival, MIKE'S CASE cast members Junior Jason Caldwell, Senior Jamie Howell and Junior Robert Haley re- hearse. Caldwell was named Best Actor and Howell selected to the All-Festival cast during the state competition in Charleston. STUDENT LIFE Drama FINALIZING ENGLISH for her sen ior year. Junior Sherry Kuhn waits as Department Head Linda Morgan and Senior Mary Amy West ap- prove her scheduling. WATCHING THE TEAM LOSE in the closing minutes of the state basket- ball tournament, seniors Janet Bai- ley and Cyndi Hall cry as Martins- burg wins, 72-66. STUDENT LIFE Spring Activities ON THEIR ANNUAL TRIP to Wash ington D.C. Latin Club members rest in front of the Capitol to view the Mall and the Washington monu- ment. WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL ELEC- TION YEAR arriving, Senior Anne Maselli registers to vote with mem- bers of the County Clerk's office as Science Teacher Bill Lawson looks on. A New Kind of Spring Fever Much Ado Over Nothing Teachers squeezed in last minute assignments. Banquets for every conceivable reason on earth took place. Tests popped up at an astonishing rate. And all the while, seniors counted down the days, screaming ' I can't wait 'till I’m free!” Enough to make an underclassman sick, isn’t it? And what is this wonderful time of year? Spring! First, there are spring sports. Wheth- er in tennis, track or baseball, students participated in tryouts, then grueling prac- tices, before the actual competi- tion. “It takes up a lot of time, but in the end it all pays off,” SINGING AT THE SENIOR ASSEM BLY as ••Biggums, Sophomore Jay Scott entertains the student body with Boy George’s Time (Clock of the Heart). stated Junior Michelle Hender- son about track practice. Trips of all descriptions caused many excused ab- sences.” The band went to Flor- ida, the Encores to Mew Or leans, the English Department to Mew York, Latin Club to Washington, D.C. and Keywan- ettes to Cincinnati. And what about actual school stuff? Remember that, seniors? Finals, paintings and projects filled weekends and after-school hours of most stu- dents as teachers pushed hard er. Don't forget those unforget- table. seemingly senseless ban- quets that everyone hated but paid to attend. Underclassmen were busy as they elected new officers. Ju- niors took the ACT and SAT. Seniors registered to vote. Of course, there were caps and gowns and announcements to order. Mo wonder students were feeling a new kind of spring fe- ver as the hectic pace in- creased. Most students felt like Junior Stephanie Bock when she exclaimed. My life's gone beserk! Too much to do for one month, too much even for one week! STUDENT LIFE Spring Activities North Central Evaluation A Seventh-Year Check At 3:15 p.m.. the meeting be- gan. Teachers were ushered into the auditorium for what could easily have been just an- other faculty meeting, but this time there was more than the usual to be heard. The results of the North Central evaulation were just minutes away. Several weeks of tense prep- aration and whipping the school into shape were about to pass or fail. According to committee Chairman Kenna Seal, superin- tendent of Braxton County Schools, the purpose of the in- spection was an overall “gener- al evaluation and self-study based on a two-day on-site vis- it.” The limitations of a two-day inspection were noted, but the validity of the results remain the same. A committee of 13-20 professional educators evaluate a school every seven years to see that high standards are be- ing met. Talking with teachers and students, observing classes and watching the normal school routine, 17 secondary and col- lege teachers evaluated the school April 30 and May 1. Student Council guides were at the doors and in the parking lots to greet the evaluators April 30. After a general intro- duction meeting, committee members began visiting teach- ers and classes. The second day of observation was highlighted by a luncheon served in the foods room by Mrs. Dina Smith’s class. Prior to the visitation, faculty members prepared reports on themselves and served on com- mittees for such areas as school philosophy, school-community relations and student services, including music, drama and stu- dent government. Then, after all this prepara tion, the two days finally came. The school was on display, and the results were important. A group of strangers sitting in on classes, taking notes and ask- ing questions kept every stu- dent and teacher on their toes. ' Some of the evaluators came in my third period,” re- membered Junior Pat Watts. “They asked me some ques- tions and I felt really stupid be- cause I didn’t know what to say PREPARING A SPECIAL SCHOOL HANDBOOK for the evaluators, Secretary Cindy Colisino, Fresh- man office assistant Jennifer Ro- mino and Principal John D. Tennant Jr. bind up the information. to them. At the close of the second day, the committee made its formal report. As the faculty lis- tened, Chairman Seal and Co- chairman James Pingley of Frankfort High School present- ed a brief exit report on the com- mittee’s findings. While the need for more attention to non- college bound programs was the major weakness, the com- mittee praised the student body, faculty and the facility, which “has limitations due to age, but you don’t dwell on them, according to Mr. Seal. A full written report is sent to the principal at the conclusion of the on site inspection. So, the weeks of getting ready, the quality of the curricu- lum, the students' attitude and the raport of the faculty came through once again. The North Central committee left FSH with positive comments. For those two days, and for the en- tire year, Fairmont Senior was certainly “the one to watch. DECIDING ON THE EFFECTIVE NESS of the school, Mr. Ramsey White and Mr. Kenna Seal, chair- man talk over their Findings in Mr. Julian's office. TO ADD COLOR TO THE HALL- WAYS, juniors Carol Starkey, Lisa Pulice and Kim Wimer prepare ban- ners for the pride program. WITH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Lou Julian's office as a workroom. Eva- luator Ron Shuman makes his way there to compile the results of his observations. AS PART OF THE Leadership Skills class' preparation for North Cen- tral. Sophomore Jennifer Brumage dusts the trophy cabinet in the main hall. WHILE EVALUATION RESULTS are presented by the committee co- chairmen, FSH faculty members lis- ten to the exit report. STUDENT LIFE North Central Evaluation SHORTLY BEFORE THEIR EN- TRANCE for coronation. Crown Bearer Billy T. Lawson and Flower Girl Sherri Lynn Chefren wait for their cue from Mrs. Diana Munza and Mrs. Dennine LaRue. GIVING A LITTLE ASSISTANCE. Senior Kathleen Grattan helps Ju- nior Honor Guard Robert Haley with his boutineer. Using the theme An Evening of Elegance, the Class of 1985 hosted the April 28 prom in the Ballroom at Fairmont State College. Picking Out Dates, Gowns, Times and Dinner Making the Right Choice When it was all said and done, 12 bags of garbage. 360 unfolded chairs, one kitchen full of dirty dishes and about 23 people were left. The last of the rose petals were swept off the carpet so the big buffet table could be put back in place, and the couches were pushed into their old positions. Then, with a flick of the light switch, Fair- mont State's Ballroom, after months of planning and weeks of preparation, was quiet once again. What had begun only seven hours earlier had come to an end. The April 28 Evening of Elegance had turned into just another Sunday morning. But for four hours, the Ball- room of the Turley Center was a special place, where girls in gowns came gracefully through the doorway on the arm of a tuxedo-clad guy, into a room il- luminated by a city scape and low lights. The many ferns from Kime's framed a mirrored ceil- ing over the runway where the 1984 Prom Queen and her court walked out to Hello by Lionel Ritchie. Tapestry,” a Clarks- burg band, provided the music. The Junior Class began get- ting ready for this annual event back in September, with pre- liminary meetings and the se- lection of committees. Many hours of preparation went into the dance for which An Even- ing of Elegance served as theme. Sophomores who weren't at- tending the dance with a junior or senior date, and who were willing to work a little, were treated to the job of host or hos- tess. It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed helping out, said Sophomore Julie Bonasso. But Saturday night was not the only time that had people running around. Some started as early as the Junior Class in preparing for this year-end fina- le. Senior Devorah Pitzer com- mented, I had my gown cus- tom-made, so once a week I went to Morgantown for fit- tings. But most people just stayed in town, making dinner reservations, hair appointments and car tune-ups, selecting a gown and color-coordinating the tuxedo, buying the flowers, making last-minute deals with parents about curfews and . . . sigh . . . Prom '84 had a lot of people making the right choices. DANCING TO THE SOUNDS of Tapestry , present FSH students and a few graduates enjoy the Evening of Elegance. STUDENT LIFE 38 Junior-Senior Prom MAKING SURE EVERYTHING runs smoothly, sophomore hostesses Ju- lie Bonasso and Dani Chefren help Senior Joe Barrick with the buffet- style food. WHILE JUNIOR CLASS vice presi- dent Stephanie Bock holds the queen's flowers. Junior Class presi- dent Rosemary Enos crowns Queen Marina Fotiou. Other court mem- bers include Leisa Diamond, maid of honor; Becky Biafore, Becky Boone. Lisa Carson, Gina Gallo. Jo- anna Bourne, Amy Williamson, Stephanie Smith, Kelly Mossburg. Devorah Pitzer, Lisa Toothman. Lori Topardo. Sharon Zeck and Jana Woodburn. TAKING A BREAK from the festivi- ties. Senior Robbie Abruzzino, Ju- nior Joe Baldwin and Junior Holly Summers relax in the Turley Cen- ter. BEHIND THE SCENES, prom be- comes hectic. Sophomore hosts and hostesses assist with the drinks and hors d'ouvres in the kitchen of the ballroom. STUDENT LIFE Junior-Senior Prom ,v, «i , • • WITH THE PRIMARY ELECTION less than a month away. Junior Car- ol Wang hands out balloons for Democratic Prosecuting Attorney candidate Monty Brown as she par- ticipates in the annual Coal Festi- val parade. TO ACCOMMODATE MORE PEO PLE and provide more space, the fifth annual Three Rivers Coal Fes- tival moved to Middletown Mall. Ju- nior Pat Watts plays a game of bowling at the carnival, located be- hind Watson's. STUDENT LIFE Coal Festival Recognizing the Coal Industry You Dig It? Can If “baseball, hot dogs and ap- ple pie symbolize the Ameri- can way of life, then surely “Mountaineers, coal and the Three Rivers Coal Festival re- present West Virginia and, more specifically, Marion County. Completing its fifth anniversary May 17-19, the three-day event has become a Fairmont tradi- tion. This year’s festival took a new look, however. After four years of operation in downtown Fairmont, the controversial move to the Middletown Mall was made, with only a few ac- tivities remaining in the city it- self. DURING THE HOT Saturday morn- ing parade. Senior Robert Trickett performs a marching band number as the Polar Bear Band moves along the parade route near the Third Street Bridge. Wednesday's Coal Festival court coronation, Thursday’s wine and cheese fashion ex- travaganza and Saturday morn- ing's grand parade were staged in downtown Fairmont. All dis- plays, food booths, crafts and the carnival, however, were re- located at the mall. Choreographed by majorette instructor Kellie Claudio, the Fashion Extravaganza involved several Fairmont Senior stu- dents who modeled the latest fashions and danced for the au- dience. I thought Kellie did a really good job. The show was very professional . . . extraordi- nary! exclaimed Freshman model Kevin Moffa. Serving on the court of Queen Kathy Nagy, a Fairmont State College sophomore, were FSH seniors Gina Gallo, Leisa Diamond and Lori Topardo. Joining the fire engines, twirl ing groups, marching bands, emergency vehicles and politi- cians for the grand parade were the Polar Bear Marching Band, queen's court and Keywanette clowns. With the primary elec- tion only days away, local can- didates chose the parade as an- other form of campaigning and made their presence known to the voters. Originated in September 1979 as Septemberfest by the Junior Woman’s Club of Fairmont, the five-year old event is designed to bring out the best of Marion County — by promoting West Virginia coal. COAL FESTIVAL ROYALTY, includ ing seniors Gina Gallo. Leisa Dia mond and Lori Topardo, ride by on the Queen's float. Court members were sponsored by local busin- esses. WITH MANY STUDENTS PARTICI PATING, the Coal Festival Fashion Extravaganza lets Senior Kevin Everhart show his rendition of Mi- chael Jackson’s ‘’Thriller.’’ The show was choreographed by Kellie Claudio. FSH majorette sponsor. STUDENT LIFE Coal Festival 41 For the 104th Time There They Go Again The four years were over and done. In just one evening, high school life was finished and end- ed forever, for 225 students. But looking back, the seniors could recall their last days at Fairmont Senior High School. It all started May 7, when sen- iors gave their personal fare- wells through songs and dances at the Senior Assembly. The $1 admission helped pay for Sen- ior Week activities. Emcees Tommy Baron and Ann Hussey read predictions while Chad Toler attempted to eat a symbolic 84 ketchup packages. And who could for- get those faculty imperson- ations done by the graduating ATTEMPTING TO EAT 84 packages of ketchup in honor of the 1984 graduating class, Senior Chad Toler participates in Senior Assem- bly. AS THE HIGHEST HONOR GRA DGATE, Senior Anna Li receives the Robert C. Byrd Award from Principal John D. Tennant Jr. at the Recognition Assembly. class? Three-Ways Inn was the site for the May 20 Senior Banquet. Then, on May 22, the Class of ‘84 was served a traditional breakfast on Senior Court. After two hours of graduation prac- tice in the auditorium, aca- demic, athletic and citizenship awards, as well as Polar Bear Navy and Special Service tro- phies were presented at the Recognition Assembly. After completing final exams and cleaning out lockers for the last time May 24, the activities continued. Midnight bowling at Valley Lanes was the most pop- ular event of Senior Week. No one thought it was a good idea, but bowling turned out to be the best thing. It was fun because you could be crazy — most of us didn’t even know how to bowl! explained Senior Cristina Geso. Following bowling was a dance at Mr. G’s Livingroom Lounge. And, of course, there were lots of parties — usually at least one every night. Finally May 30 arrived. Marching in to Pomp and Cir- cumstance played by the Po- lar Bear Band, the seniors sat down and the 104th Com- mencement began at the Mar- ion County Armory. (Continued on page 45) 42 STUDENT LIFE Graduation BRINGING “CULTURE” to the stage, seniors Terri Haught, Ann Hussey and Jackie Caldwell sing backup with ‘‘Biggums,’’ Sopho- more Jay Soctt. “STOP.” exclaims Senior Gina Gallo as she impersonates Counsel- or Mary Jo Roman while MCs Tom- my Baron and Ann Hussey listen. ‘‘Now put down your pencils and do not turn the page. PORTRAYING PRINCIPAL John D. Tennant Jr.. Senior Bill Burns pre- pares to address the student body during Senior Assembly. THE FIRST FSH GIRL ever to re ceive the senior printing award. Senior Tabatha Pavalok accepts her trophy from Graphic Arts in- structor Dan Kupets. STUDENT LIFE Graduation IN AN UNWRITTEN TRADITION of graduation, seniors toss their caps into the air prior to the recessional. FILING INTO THE Marion County Armory in alphabetical order, sen- iors prepare to take their seats as the commencement begins. STUDENT LIFE Graduation Again . (Continued from page 42) Senior Class President Mary Amy West introduced 13 sen- iors who sat on stage as highest honor graduates with averages of 3.75 to 4.0. Gold hoods desig- nated these students with 61 others donning white or blue cords to denote averages of 3.0 to 3.74 and graduation with honors. Highest honor graduates Ju- lie Shaffer and Anna Li gave their salutatory and valedictory speeches respectively. As the seniors waited their turns to walk across the stage • • and receive their diplomas from Marion County Board of Educa- tion member Stephen Brooks, they were feeling many kinds of emotions, from fear or sadness to joy. Some were going on to college while others would soon begin looking for jobs. As I received my diploma, I thought about how much I had changed and also about all my teachers and friends,'' remem- bered Senior Jackie Caldwell. Some just thought about their four years of high school, from being a scared freshman to be- coming a powerful senior. GIVING HER SALUTATORY SPEECH, Senior Julie Shaffer ad- dresses the 104th graduating class. AS THE BAND LOOKS ON and while Mr. Tennant announces the names of graduates. Senior Kevin Everhart receives his diploma from Mr. Brooks. Finally it was over. The graduates filed out into the ar- mory parking lot to pose for more pictures with relatives and parents. They laughed and cried over leaving friends be- hind, remembering their accom- plishments and forgetting their problems. But probably not one of them thought about what they had just done. Those 225 students had followed in a long- time tradition over 100 years old — they had graduated from Fairmont Senior High School. A HANDSHAKE OF CONGRATULA- TIONS is given to Senior Sharon DeLuca as she receives her diploma from Marion County Board of Edu- cation member Stephen Brooks. STUDENT LIFE Graduation REVIEWING STUDENT SCHEDULES. Mr. Frank DiMaria, sophomore-junior counselor. JUST AN EVERYDAY ACTIVITY. Senior Bill prepares permanent records for the new se- Knott quenches his thirst at one of the water mester. Mr. DiMaria handled club registra- fountains in the main hall as he uses a few of tion. his five minutes between classes. People watch It didn’t take long after Freshman Orien- tation for 262 ninth graders to become proud, Polar Bears, watching thuses from the balcony and attending class meetings. Students quietly watched and listened as seniors Devorah Pitzer and Betsy Hewitt sang the National Anthem before home bas- ketball games. Marion County faculty watched as Eng- lish teacher Linda O. Morgan was named Marion County Teacher of the Year. Having All-American cheerleader Jill Ran- nenburg, Voice of Democracy scholarship winner Susan Kropog and 4.0 valedictorian Anna Li, Polar Bear pride became The One To Watch. WITH A LITTLE SPARE TIME. Pro jcct Excel Student Lee Ann McElroy crams for an upcoming test in her college class. Y hile some seniors wished to spend their after- noons goofing off, watching their soaps and going to work, there were those students who wished to expand their horizons by enrolling in a class at Fairmont State College. Some seniors took the responsibility of enroll- ing upon themselves while others enrolled through Project Excel. Project Ex- f I cel allows gift- ____ lege classes I without the financial bur- I den of paying tuition. It |J began three years ago along with the gifted pro- gram, lead by Coordinator Jane Brown. “It’s beneficial because it gives you a chance to see what college is like and also identify with a field of study,” explained Sally Lambert. So whether students were involved in Project Excel, soap operas or work, they all had time to do the things they wanted on their free afternoons. LEARNING HOW TO USE a comput er. Senior Sally Lambert receives instruction from Junior Ron Rad- cliff during his two-week Inter Disci- plinary Studies mentorship. LOOKING FOR RESEARCH MATE RIAL. Project Excel Student Lillian Devison pulls the necessary book from the shelves in the Fairmont Senior Library. Seniors Daniel Robert Abruzzino II Janette Evette Atchinson Michael Duane Bacco Janet Ruth Bailey Thomas Christopher Baron Joseph Donald Barrick Kathy Luanne Beadling Dawn Michelle Belvin Diana Lee Benson Michael Richard Biafore Rebecca Rose Biafore Theresa Lynn Blake PEOPLE Seniors Abr-Bla Carla Jo Bland Teresa Maria Blount Michael Edward Bombard Mike Dominick Bombardiere Mary Olivia Bonner Rebecca Lynn Boone Joanna Sue Bourne Arthur Alexander Braun David Paul Brock William Hugh Burns Cathy Suzanne Caldwell Jackie Regina Caldwell LeAnn Deneil Carder Lisa Gaile Carson Nickolette Kathleen Cavicchio Mark Anthony Carviliano Michael Anthony Chefren Mary Katherine Clayton Yvette Frances Coburn Diana Lynn Colbert Robert Clarkson Coleman Kyra Faith Conrad Todd Alan Cooperider Kimberly Kay Criss Michael Alan Daoust Beth Ann Davis Robert Lee Davis Toni Marie Delimpo Debra Lee Delligatti Sharon Maria DeLuca PEOPLE Seniors Bla-DeL out thousand dead. Twenty thousand disfigured for life. And for what? A little bit of enjoyment of being high and feeling cool among their friends. In an effort to cut down on teenage deaths, the drinking age was raised. Therefore, the prominence of turning 18 seemed to have vanished among most teens and pres- tige was geared toward turning 19. “It's ridiculous because one year will not make a difference whether you’re going to drink or not,” stat- gations given to those who turn 18: becoming an adult, being able to vote for bonds and electing officers, registering for a possible draft for the armed forces. Eighteen year olds could be legally on their own, and in the eyes of the law they were no longer considered juveniles. To some, turning 18 was still a privilege and the highlight of their senior year. Others, however, waited not-so-patiently to become a “product 19.” DRIVING TO SCHOOL is one of the privileges of having your own car as Mike Biafore parks his Camaro in the Church of Christ parking lot. Along with owning a new car came the responsibility of obeying the rules of the road. PEOPLE Seniors Bla-DeL 51 Albert Daniel Denniston Lillian Anastasia Devison Leisa Lynn Diamond Bridgette Antanette Dobbs Timothy Davis Dobreff Chris Alan Efaw Samuel David Ervin Kevin Anthony Everhart Joe Wayne Fabre John Charles Fahey Karen Kay Figler Ronnie Louis Findo Marina Zoe Fotiou Crystal Dawn Furbee Pete Anthony Fuscaldo Gina Rane Gallo Lisa Michele Gallucci Michael Thomas Garman Bruce Thomas Gaskin Cristina Ann Geso Mary Kathleen Grattan William Levett Greenlee Brian David Gregor Carmen LaDon Gripper Debbie Ann Haldeman James Robert Hall II Lisa Renee Hall Mark Allen Harper James Oliver Harton Terri Lee Haught PEOPLE Seniors Den-Hau FILLING OUT her ACT form. Kim Criss takes her first step toward ap- plying for college. Most students planned for college a year in ad- vance. WITH THE HOPE of receiving a scholarship. Leisa Diamond looks over a college application to see what the requirements are. t seems like only a week ago her name was called to walk across the stage and receive her diploma. And only yesterday she was packing for a beach trip with her closest friends. But summer was over and the moment had finally arrived. Her stomach began to hurt and now she wasn't so sure college was going to be that much fun. She — dreaded meeting her roommate, especially when she couldn't even pronounce her name. — thought about all those good times she and her friends had, but they were now 1,000 miles away. — wondered whether she would be the only one in her classes who wanted to ask questions. — feared getting used to a new routine and learning to study and wondered if she would flunk out. — remembered being popular in high school but would anyone like her there? As she thought about who would wash and iron her clothes, she heard her mother calling for her to hurry, so she gathered her scrapbook and ran down the stairs to get in the car. The tears began to roll down her cheeks. Starting r PEOPLE Seniors Den-Hau 53 SUCCESS IN A JOB comes from en- joying the job. Becky Biafore helps people get in shape as she enjoys her work at “Just Jazz” Studio. STOCKING THE SHELVES. Jeff Moore puts in an eight-hour day at Shop 'n Save after a six-hour day of school. A long with homework, taking their ACTs, deciding where they wanted to attend college and just being seniors, some students held down part time jobs after school. They may have had a job to prepare for college and help pay for their education or it may have been just to earn a little extra spending money. “I’ve been working at Shop 'n Save since I was a junior so ? I could earn money to buy a 1 car and also to have a little spending money of my own,” stated Senior Jeff Moore. While jobs may have been a choice and opportunity to some seniors, others such as the Distributive Education II students who had to hold down a part time job for their grade, worked along with attending school. Whether students worked for extra money or because they had to, part time jobs fulfilled their desires for money. A« 54 PEOPLE Seniors Haw-Lam Lea Ann Hawk Tracy Lynn Hayes Julie Ann Hayhurst Betsy Paige Hewitt Kimberly Rochelle Hilson Mark Anthony Hilson Valarie Lynne Hinton Allen K. Holochwost James Richard Howell Susan Sounday Hudson Charles Randy Hunt Ann Lynn Hussey Morgan Ireland Diana Kay Irons Antonia Pierrette Jackson Joy Lynn Jackson Thomas Fleming Janes Tracy Jo Jimmie Deanna Rea Jones Tony Randall Jones Stephen Alan Kendall Laura May Kline William Jeffrey Knott Aaron Todd Kocsis Gregory Rollin Koon Kelli Kay Kovach Debbie Kriston Barbara Ann Lake Steve Todd Lake Gene Edward Lamb PEOPLE Seniors Haw-Lam 55 DISPLAYING PRIDE for his Alma Mater, Bill Burns takes his place on stage during a thuse. ALL EYES ARE UP FRONT as the Class of ’84 views an assembly. In addition to sitting in the center seats, the senior class also had the privilege of leaving assemblies first. C eniors: after 11 years they finally made it. The class of 1984 became leaders of the school. Along with being at the top came many special privileges. Senior Court: a restricted area which only seniors may en- ter; a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the halls; no trespass- ing for underclassmen. Reduced class load: the reward for three hard years of six tough classes; having afternoons free for soap operas, part time jobs or going to the Falls; tak- ing time out before the rigorous schedule of college life. College classes: an excuse to take only three classes; a good way to meet older people of the oppo- site sex; a way to ease the load during the first year of college. Class of ’84: the last to graduate with a maximum of 190 credits; the ones privileged enough to take work studies; the last of a dying breed. 56 people Seniors Lam-Nie Sally Dawn Lambert Kimberly Diana Lantz Pat Joseph Larry Clairanna Lee Denise Michelle Lee Anna Hungchin Li Rosella Lucia Libonati Scott Christopher Manns Susan Maria Marshall Christopher Mark Maruka Anne Marie Maselli James Anthony Mauro John Joseph McCaulley Lee Ann McElroy John Marshall Mclntire Tammy Lynn Meadows Robyn Sue Melton Richard Brian Merrill Robin Louise Merrill Michael Anthony Mezzapelle Melanie Lynn Miranda James Randle Moore Jeffery Lawrence Moore Robert Lewis Moore Kelly Dawn Mossburg Richard Gregory Myers Richard Thomas Neptune Todd Nickolich Brenda Kay Niezgoda Catherine Ann Niezgoda PEOPLE Seniors Lam-Nie Chad Alan Norman Rebecca Sue Nune2 Mark Joseph Offutt Frankie Oliveto Jeffrey Kevin Owens Clinton Daniel Parker Paula Christine Parker Tabatha Irene Pavalok Daniel Lawrence Pearson Theresa Patricia Pearson Paula Maureen Phillips Kim Pitman Lisa Marie Pitman Devorah Dawn Pitzer Rodney Neal Powell Michael Andrew Pyecha Jeffrey Todd Ridgway Jennifer Kay Rittenhouse Kenneth Ray Rittenhouse Wendy Luann Romesburg Suzanne Marie Rudy David Alan Sago Mary Beth Sansalone Ladonna Kay Sapp Darin Todd Schneider James Patrick Sears Andrew Paul Serdich Julie Ann Shaffer Don Richard Shaw Tracy Lynne Shelton PEOPLE Seniors Nor-She WITH NOT A CARE in the world. Leisa Diamond. Theresa Blake, Kel- ly MOssburg, Rosella Libonati and Valarie Hinton share a few laughs on Senior Court. 5: cdsyguuiy, coicmcc biuucms A C enior year — a landmark in almost every person’s high school education; a time to either hit the books and do the best you can or kick off the old shoes and leave your grades to chance. The more easy-going, carefree students were highly suceptible to a com- mon dis- ease called senioritis. This state of mind may not have set in until the sec- ond semester, but when it did, and it did, this disease was a hard one to shake. “I had senioritis at the middle of my junior year and I haven't recovered yet,” stated Robbie Moore. Realizing that their senior year would prepare them for either college or “the real world,” the more studious seniors limited their partying to weekends only and could most often be seen carrying books home each night. Whether this last year was one to party all the time and study sometimes or study all the time and party some- times, the one year that will be foremost in many peo- ple's minds will most likely be their senior year. PEOPLE Seniors Nor-She 59 c ............— ars crowded the driveway and lined the streets. The faint sounds of music seeped through the doors and windows. Good friends laughed and talked, having an all- around great time. This was what being a senior was all about — parties. inn Whether it was just a few couples getting together to talk or a bunch of people gathering at one house for a night of fun and laughter, sen- ior parties were vital parts of the final year of high school. This was the year when every event had to be celebrated because they were the last ones the upper- classmen would attend before graduating. The last home- coming, the last East-West game, the last Christmas va- cation, the last Prom — everything deserved a celebra- tion. Senior Gina Gallo summed it up by saying ‘it seems like everything we do this year is special and it has to be remembered. Parties are the best things to bring back good memories from our last year at Fairmont Senior.” Whether it was an event as exciting as Fairmont Sen- ior's win over North Marion or as nervewracking as pass- ing an English midterm, Seniors found a reason to cele- brate. CHEERING THE BEARS on to a win, Marina Fotiou and Gina Gallo take a halftime break as they look for- ward to a victory dance in the school gym. 60 PEOPLE Seniors Sim-Via Eartha Lee Bridgette Simms Beverly Paulette Smith Jeffrey David Smith Stephanie Sue Smith David Everett Snider David Kevin Stanley Robyn Renee Steele Crystal Lynn Stevens Sheila Ann Stevens Dale Elizabeth Stewart Lisa Ann Stoehr Terri Lynn Straight Julian Antonio Stubbs Tina Louise Stuckey Roy Rogers Sumlin Jr. Eva Marie Tano Adelia Anita Tate Cassandra Nan Taylor Melissa Rae Thomas Marsha Ann Thompson Chadwick Von Toler Lisa Joy Toothman Lori Ann Topardo Bryan Keith Towns Walter Corbin Traugh Jr. Robert Ray Trickett Lisa Rayin Tsai Kimberly Ann Turner Nancy Carol VanPelt Christopher John Viani PEOPLE Seniors Sim-Via David Linn Vincent Donna Evelyn Walls Anita Washington Van Lewis (Chip) Watkins David Gary Watson Kevin Marc Wells Mary Amy West Tina Kay Wiles Amy Elizabeth Williamson Paul Wood Windsor Jana Lynne Woodburn Leonard Earl Wright Jennifer Lee Wyer Charlotte Ann Yost Sharon Lynn Zeck PEOPLE Seniors Vin Zec CAREFULLY SELECTING the es sentials for a week at the beach. Beth Davis takes into consideration the close quarters of five other girls in a small sports car. READY TO TAKE OFF. Jimmy Sears, Robert O'Neil, Bryan Towns and Chad Norman say their good- byes before their week of fun in the sun at Myrtle Beach. s unny skies, sandy beaches, moonlit nights, suntan oil and ocean water — the perfect scene for a summer vacation and one which many seniors enjoyed upon graduation. I'm really looking forward to this trip. It will be the first time I’ve gone on vacation with no adults. It should be a good way to relax before starting college,” revealed Lee Ann Hawk. Beginning their planning in the spring, senior sdecided on which hotel to stay in, how they would get there, how much money to take and exactly when they were leav- ing. Making these plans proved to be the easy part; wait- ing for the day of departure was torture. ‘‘My friends and I have talked about going to the beach for a long time now, but I never thought we’d really do it. Now that the the reservations are made, I can’t wait! We’re really going!” exclaimed Becky Biafore. The countdown to May was underway. For several seniors, it was ‘‘Myrtle Beach, here we come.” PEOPLE Seniors 63 Cait Anthony Tammy Asterino Kirk Atha Chris Bailey Joe Baldwin Shelly Baldwin Mike Barkley John Bass Eugene Bates Bob Beafore Barbi Belvin Rodney Bissett Margaret Blake Carol Bland Stephanie Bock John Bowyer Terri Boyers Pat Bradley Samantha Brandenburg Chad Bundy Beth Burkett Stephanie Burns Jason Caldwell Steve Caldwell Susan Cameron Frankie Campbell Angelia Carlson Christine Casella Paula Cavicchio Larry Chambers Jo Ann Chase Ki Yung Chin Dorian Clay Kim Closson Cindy Connor Darrell Cook Rob Corley Sean Cosco Martin Cox Crystal Cross Rudy Cutrone Sara Dailey Lisa Daoust Ron Dean Laura Delligatti David DeLorenzo John DeRosa Barbara DeVine PEOPLE 64 Juniors Ant-DeV a.m. — alarm goes off. She J %hits snooze alarm. 6:09 a.m. — another alarm. Snooze button again. 6:18 a.m. — first alert from Moth- er; third alarm. Sure, this time she’ll get up. 6:27 a.m. — huh? Now when did she fall back asleep? This time Moth- er isn't smiling when she tells her sleepy daughter to get out of bed. 6:30 a.m. — as usual, she realizes that it will take more than a bar of 'Coast'' to get her eyes open. And so it goes, from Monday to Fri- day. Almost everyone had a routine of some kind, whether it was getting ready for school, a date or a perfor- mance. After school was another time for routines. Coming in the house, drop- ping books on the table, taking off the shoes and getting a snack, the typical BEFORE CLASS, BETWEEN CLASSES, after school, students routinely stopped at their lockers. Freshmen Anissa Jimmie and Jenny Hussey are no exception as they stop at their lockers on the main floor. TO THE BEAT of “Shopping from A to Z,” Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders perform their dance routine at the Mor- gantown football game. student plopped down in front of the TV while trying to do his homework. Another routine was the soap op- era habit. Some students were From Morning ’Til Night It's the Same Old Thing hooked on General Hospital. Days of Our Lives or The Guiding Light. I’m glad I’m a senior because I get out to watch Days of Our Lives. I've been watching it since I was eight, commented Tracy Jimmie. Majorettes and cheerleaders had different kinds of routines. Cheer- leaders had to know their mounts and cheers, while majorettes learned marching routines and field shows. And students with jobs also had their routine — getting to work on time and following instructions. Whether it came to watching a soap, learning a floor cheer or hitting the snooze alarm, just about every- one had a routine of his own. PEOPLE Juniors 65 PLAYING PINBALL over the holidays. Senior Beth Davis shows that OP wear is not just for summer. CLOTHED IN OCEAN PACIFIC wear. Ju- nior Greg Smith intently watches the Po- lar Bears play University High in the first round of the sectional basketball tourna- ment. fortable and new beach garb. Surf shirts have always been available at various surf shops on the West Coast or on the shores of the South. In a few short years, OP fashions have caught on nationwide. OP shirts and clothes are comfort- able to wear. I have a couple of differ- ent shirts that I like a lot, remarked Junior Joe Baldwin. OP stuff comes in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colors. There are shoes, wallets, hats, visors, sweaters, shorts, swimwear and watchbands. Since the style just caught on last summer, they have swept the streets and beaches this summer. BROWSING THROUGH OP shirts. Sopho more John Bailey compares the prices while shopping at Watson's in the Middle- town Mall. 5urf’s up! At least it is for all donned in OP gear. This seemed to be the latest fad for students, especially in the summer. Students filled the hallways in the still hazy days of early September clad in surf shirts and sun visors. During the sum- Swimsuits To Sun Visors Students Catch The OP Wave mer or after school, corduroy shorts and OP swimsuits were also popular. OP stands for Ocean Pacific, a fair- ly new California-based company that has managed to mass-produce com- PEOPLE Juniors Richael Dobbs Shawn Dodds Kelly Drummond Dawnielle Duskey Rosemary Enos Lisa Fabre Todd Fancher Jeff Fast Crystal Findo Kristi Fisher Denise Fleming Alan Franks Lana Franks Steve Gall Karen Garrity Tammy Glaspell Robin Goodwin Stephanie Graham Bill Greynolds Trychia Hall Robert Haley Tina Hanning Steve Hanway Marshall Harding John Harper David Harris Erik Harris Kirk Harris Mike Haugh Michelle Henderson Bruce Henthorne Missy Hickman Wanda Hosey Shawn Ireland Tammy Irons Lisa Jenkins Rodney Jenkins Frank Jezioro Amy Julian Mike Julian PEOPLE Juniors Dob Jul Ron Kann Kathy Koay Toni Koger Michelle Kolbash Kimberly Kowalski Susan Kropog Sherry Kuhn Joseph Larry Vicki LeBlond Yvonne Lee Sharon Lemley Cheryl Lewis Tammy Linear Cecelia Mallamo John Markovich Tina Marston Amanda Matthews Maria McCafferty David McCullough Chris McElroy Matt McLaughlin Eric McKinney James Merrill James Minor David Myers Janice Myers Michelle Myers Connie Niezgoda Troy Orr James Parker Stephanie Parker Calvin Payne Cindy Pennington Lisa Phillips Tracey Pinn Scott Plivelich Carol Potesta Jay Prendergast Mick Price Michelle Prudnick Rachelle Prudnick Lisa Pulice Ron Radcliff Rochelle Randle Scott Rebrook Jerry Retton Dave Riley Mary Frances Rizzo PEOPLE Juniors Kan-Riz JUST KILLING TIME. Sophomore Debbie Branham and Senior Eddie Lamb wait for the bell to begin their next class. FORGETTING THEIR OTHER work tempo rarily, sophomores Tracy Reynolds and Julie D'Amico entertain themselves by drawing pictures. f f | Wo hum.” m W Hey Dave. How much longer?” “Twenty-two minutes and 23.2 seconds.” “YouTe kidding. Time for a snooze. I guess.” Classes didn't always seem to slip right by as quickly as students would like. Maybe though, some stu- dents did get something out of them, although a lecture on the military tac- tics of the Confederates during the Civil War might have been stretching it a little. A student always seemed to find ways to pass the time, whether it be doodling, passing notes to the person beside him or even putting his head down on his book and taking in the material osmotically. ‘I do different things in a boring class, but usually I try to do home- work for other classes or talk to the people around me, commented Sophomore Ben Manly. A student also found himself watching the clock a lot. If a teacher didn’t have a big one clearly visible, then at least one student had to have a watch to keep others around him passified every other minute. At any rate, students seemed to manage to get through classes like these even if it was by daydreaming. Ho hum. “How much longer now, Dave? Twenty-two minutes and 20.2 sec- onds.” What a Bore Mundane Subjects, Monotone Voices I don't believe it. This class just drags by. What? Read? Read what? Which book? What pages are we on? The Confederates marched . . . what? Why is everybody laughing? What? I'm on the wrong paragraph? You just read that paragraph? A 'minus three’ for not participating? Oh well ...” people Juniors DURING FIRST LUNCH, Senior Bryan Towns explains to Senior Jim Sears how he injured his arm. EVEN DRINKING WATER takes a little more effort with a broken leg as shown by Sophomore Suzanne Wood. TThe pale doors slide quietly t open. The light from within illu- minates the dimly lit corridor. Then as the door is opened wide, something proceeds from within. It looks — in the dark — like a man- gled, limping creature. Bruises and Bumps Getting Around Can Be a Pain If this sounds like something from Michael Jackson’s video “Thriller, there is no need to worry. This is only a typical student — well at least one who is at the present using crutches, proceeding from the elevator that runs from the first to the third floor of the main building. Throughout the year, several stu- dents came to school with crutches, casts or even just plain band-aids. This year, alone, there were a count- less number of injuries, ranging from black eyes to sprains. I injured my knee slightly during basketball, but instead of resting it, I just kept going. It caught up with me during track, and now it might keep me out for the rest of the year,” com- mented Sophomore Ed Ashton. In addition to sprains, some stu- dents also suffered from broken bones. It was at the Elkins game that I broke my foot, related Sophomore Polar Bear Mascot Suzanne Wood. I was jumping up and down when I landed on my foot sideways and it broke,” she added. While some students thought just coming to school was a problem, they should have tried what others en- dured — coming to school with bruises and breaks. Now that could really be a pain. ONLY ABLE TO SPECTATE at football practice, David McCullough watches from the sidelines after experiencing a broken arm. PEOPLE 70 Juniors David Roberts Kari Robertson Chris Romino Margaret Rowe Mary Rowe Robin Sacks Michelle Satterfield Elena Secreto Kim Shaw Kathy Shuck Greg Simmons Jolie Simmons Deyvonne Smith Greg Smith Martha Smith Carol Starkey Jeff Stewart J.D. Stout Catrena Sumlin Holly Summers Tina Swisher Margaret Teahan Paula Tonkery Sheri Tonkovich Robert Tousel Duane Trippett Eric Tucker Jeff Tucker Renae Vasicek Tina Walker Mark Walkup Carol Wang Marvin Washington Pat Watts David Weaver Bob White Belinda Wiley John Wilford D.J. Williams Dorothy Willis Sandy Wilson Kim Wimer Debbie Workman Janet Yost Lisa Young Leslie Zinn PEOPLE Juniors Rob-Zin Doug Allard Franklin Alvaro Edward Ashton Trina Asterino John Bailey Beth Balmer Doug Balser Pat Barrow Allisynne Beafore Juan Begazo Heidi Berry Patty Berry Francis Billups Lisa Bittinger Tina Black Mike Boggs Julie Bonasso Chris Boyer Barbara Bragg Debbie Branham Gary Britton Debbie Brock Anthony Brooks Jenny Brooks Larry Brooks Dave Browning Jennifer Brumage Danny Castle Geroge Cavrich Scott Cervo Kyle Cheslock Lori Cole Todd Commodore Sheryl Cooperider Gregg Creer Kevin Curry Tim Cutlip Stephanie Dalton Christie D'Amico Julie D'Amico PEOPLE Sophomores AII-D’Am t all started 112 years ago with the Montgomery Ward and Co. cata- log. Families on the frontier longed for the latest catalog and their new things to come from the Chicago- based company. Things today haven't changed at all. In fact, more and more catalogs are springing up every day. One can buy anything through the mail — clothing, shoes, jewelry, fishing poles, stationary, cameras, stereo equipment and just about anything, including a few unmentionables. I don’t order a lot from catalogs but I like to see the way they are de- signed and to look at the pictures, commented Junior Tammy Asterino. There are thousands of various catalog companies from the old stan- dards like Penney's, Sears, L.L. Bean. Spiegel's, Ward’s, Hammlecher Schlemner, Avon and then depart- ment store catalogs such as Bloom- ingdale's, Nieman Marcus, Macy’s and Marshall Field. TO COMPLETE HIS ASSIGNMENT, Junior Sam Ervin spends the $500 “given” him by Math Instructor Diana Munza. LOOKING THROUGH CATALOGS for a Junior-Senior math assignment, seniors Kim Turner and Terri Straight plan their purchases. USING THEIR $500 ALLOTMENT. Senior Susan Hudson and Junior Jeff Fast search through catalogs as they learn how to shop by mail. Some brands not only come via catalogs but are now also seen more and more in stores. For example, the big smash of the summer was Esprit, which started as strictly mail order merchandise. This summer, all of the splashy colors and designs of Esprit were all over the stores. I like electronics and stereo cata- Shopping by Mail Signed, Sealed And Delivered logs that have computers and new things in them, remarked Junior Alan Franks. Shopping by mail is growing rapid- ly. People seem to like the variety and convenience of being able to order from their homes without the hassle of getting to the store. PEOPLE Sophomores Latoma Davis Rick Denniston John Devison Amy Doerfler Janice Dunham John Dye Jennifer Eddy Edna Efaw Diedre Emory Andrea Feltz David Fisher Jeff Fluharty Mark Frye Robert Funk Jeff Furbee Mark Gallucci Karen Garman Sam Geso Alan Gianettino Jennifer Gower Ron Grimm Charles Gross Charles Haislip Trev Hall Steve Haller Cheri Hamilton Chad Havlichek Suzi Hayes Mike Heffner Diann Helmick Rodney Higgins Noelle Hoffman Patti Ireland Michael Julian Kim Keener Stephanie Kendall Donnie Kennedy Jodi Kerns Todd King Danielle Koger Christina Konya Bridget Kropp Jimmy Lamb April Larry George Lee son Scott LeMasters Sherri Leonard Joe Levine PEOPLE Sophomores Dav Lev TRYING TO FIND a parking place before school. Senior David Brock is one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have to ride a bus to school. D f f id you drive today?” Yeah. “Good. Let's go to McDonald's for lunch. Conversations like this could be heard in the halls or in classrooms in the mornings or during the lunch break. Students got to school in many ways. Some drove cars, some rode with someone else, others rode the bus. several walked and some athle- tic types even jogged. Of course, driving was the pre- ferred way to go. The student could come to school at the time he desired, go out for lunch and leave when he wanted. I like to drive because I hate the bus and I get home earlier, com- mented Junior Jeff Fast. Riding with someone was the sec- ond most-popular transportation, but RESPONSIBLE FOR HER own transporta- tion for the Charleston road trip. Sopho- more Jenny Brumage arrives to cheer at the state basketball tournament. it had its disadvantages. The student had to be ready when his ride was ready, or if the person he rode with didn't go out for lunch, he didn't ei- ther. Worse yet, if his ride left school early, he had to take the bus. I like to get a ride with someone because I get to school early enough to talk to my friends, remarked Sen- ior Dawn Belvin. Travel Tips: By Two Legs Or Four Wheels As for the joggers, they were prob- ably people who live close and were late for class. It was amazing how fast a student could trek the Back Drive when the threat of a fourth tardy in first period awaited him. PEOPLE Sophomores Louise Linn Brenda Luszcynski Mark Mallen Ben Manly Tina Martin Jim Matheny Michelle McDonald Debbie Mentus Frank Merrill Barbara Miller Ruthie Miller Sherry Monell David Morgan Sheryl Mullennex April Mullins Starla Munson Mike Muto Donnie Neal Cherie Nickolich Jinny O'Donnell Pat O'Donnell Donnie O'Mara Tony O'Neal Kevin Orr Lori Osborne Lee Ann Parks Bill Phillips Jeanne Phillips Joe Pitrolo Jay Pitzer Jeffrey Poston Mark Pourbaix Suellen Prendergast Brian Pulice Sherri Pyecha Michelle Radcliff Trina Raddish Mike Ragen Jill Rannenberg Dana Reynolds Donna Richmond Sean Riley Chris Rosenberger Steve Rote Tracey Rundle Bryan Rutherford Maxwell Sapong Bill Schleicher PEOPLE Sophomores Lin-Sch ■ WS ihen you have a piece of 1Mom's pumpkin pie, you w just have to have another. When you do your hair a way that everyone likes, you wear it that way again. When you go to the beach for vacation, you just can't wait to go back next year. But one thing you may not want to do again is sit in front of the tv and watch reruns. Some days you just can't get away from them. On one channel, Hawkeye and Trapper are trading Henry’s an- tique desk for medical supplies; on another, the Brady’s are going to Ha- waii; and on another, it’s Julie's wed- ding day and she ends up marrying Max, the best man. Sometimes you just get so sick of watching reruns. I don't like watching reruns be- cause I already know what is going to happen,” remarked Sophomore Amy Doerfler. But on some days, just sitting down and watching reruns of MASH, The Brady Bunch or One Day at a Time can be fun and relaxing. Some people watch rerurns because they like the episodes. I like watching MASH reruns be- cause they are so funny and really good, even though I’ve seen each one about five times,” commented Soph- omore Jennifer Weaver. Oh Those Reruns Friendly Faces, Familiar Places So if there isn't anything else on TV but reruns, sit down and enjoy your- self, and just hope that there is one last piece of mom’s pumpkin pie left. VIEWING THE FAMILY TELEVISION, Freshman Mike Franks watches the 3 p.m. episode of the ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW on Channel 53. At one time or another, most students watched reruns. PEOPLE Sophomores Lin-Sch 1 VVVAQ’ WDVE WCLG, X WAMO, WFGM. Do these letters sound familiar to you? These were some of the favorite radio stations of Fairmont Senior stu- dents. AM to FM Tunes To Suit Our Tastes Some of the favorite disc jockeys were Kevin Nicholas, Bill McDonald of WVAQ, Sly Jack and Jackie John- son of WAMO, and Jimmy and Steve in the morning on WDVE. “Kevin Nicholas is fun. The things he says are funny and interesting,” commented Junior Maria McCaf- ferty. Nicholas came out on top as the favorite DJ of those polled, with WVAQ as the favorite radio station. One reason for the popularity of the Morgantown station may have been their toll-free telephone number. With it, people across the state could call in responses to phone scans, or Q-card giveaways. The Q-card quali- fied the owner for discounts at some popular spots. Whether it was Mary Ann Zaban's personalized birthday songs, or WFGM's change to the “Great 98 , students found a spot on the AM or FM dial with the tunes to suit their tastes. WHILE SOME MAY THINK that it is hard reading Ibsen for English, Freshman Kristy Beans finds it easier to read while listening to music on a Walkman head- phone. MUSIC AND ART go hand in hand for Sophomore Don O’Mara and Senior Jim Hall as they find they can draw better while listening to a box in Mr. Don Ste- ven's art class. PEOPLE Sophomores Alvin Scott Clint Secreto Beth Serdich Mike Sermo Shawn Shingleton Colin Sinsel Alisa Smith James Smith Caprice Stephen Jon Stevenski Pam Stewart Daryl Strother Jeff Swisher Jennifer Tennant Tommy Thomas DeLena Thorne Lisa Titler David Tucker Melissa Turner Raelane Turner Lori Vance Michael VanGilder Karen VanPelt Lori Viani Michelle Vingle Cannon Wadsworth Doug Wadsworth Beth Warcholak Becky Washenitz Lara Watts Jennifer Weaver Sharon Wells John West Todd West Ron Williams Tina Williams Angela Williamson Cullen Williamson Robert Willis Jinny Wilson Elizabeth Windsor Suzanne Wood Cecil Woodring Russell Yanero PEOPLE Sophomores Sco-Yan Sandra Abbott Kate Absher Doug Amos Tonya Andrick Stanley Apanowicz Frances Armentrout Tony Arnett Jill Baker Margaret Barncord Dave Bartholow Kim Bartholow Missy Beadling Kristi Beans Tonya Beans Brent Beeson Kim Belt Lisa Bennett Rosemary Biafore Charlene Bonner Brett Borger Linda Bowers Jeff Boyers Amy Brady Darlene Brooks George Butler Matthew Cain David Carder Phillip Carson Anthony Chambers Carolyn Chambers Martha Chandler Timothy Chapman Missy Chickerelle David Clark John Coburn Carla Cofield Steve Coleman Pat Conley Tonja Cook Joyce Copney Lisa Corley Rex Coyne Theresa Crabtree Julie Craft Sheila Crites Gary Crouso Roger Cunningham Glen Davis Lisa DeBellis Camilla Dobbs Paula Domico April Duskey Chris Edwards Dave Edwards Phylisa English Wibb Enos PEOPLE Freshmen Abb-Eno MOST SIBLINGS CLAIM they hate each other, but there are times when they are civil. Senior Lee Ann McElroy and her Ju- nior brother Chris share the morning pa- per in the library. WHILE SOME SISTERS ARE years apart, others have only minutes to spare. Ju- niors Mary and Margaret Rowe show how much they look alike during a Godspell rehearsal with Senior Kathy Clayton. M s the new freshman walked down the hall, he heard his name being called. He turned around, only to find a teacher's shad- ow being cast over him. “Hey, are you Chad’s brother? Yea.” Well, Chad was a good student, a real nice boy. I sure hope you are go- ing to be like him. Yea, sure, the student says as he walks away hoping no other teacher stops him and tells him what a good student his brother was. This type of situation happens quite often in high school. Students' performances in a class or sport are often compared to those of their older brothers and sisters. Some students had advantages, however, in having older siblings. They could often be taken to many Polar Bear games and also become familiar with the school and teachers. On the other hand, there were some disadvantages. Some students were always compared. Some were even called by their older relatives' names. They didn't have the chance to prove to others that they were their own, unique person. Family Ties A Fairly Relative Sort of Problem It didn't matter whether older brothers or sisters made advantages for some or disadvantages for others, having siblings could only mean one thing: family ties. PEOPLE Freshmen Abb-Eno A In O h. like for sure!” Hearing this phrase for the first time may have been shocking to the ears, although this type of “Valley Girl” talk may very well be the language of the 80 s — for some teenagers anyway. Can We Talk? Short Course Proper Slang “ Valley Girl” talk was not the only slang students could be heard using. Some could have been in a load of trouble with some English teachers because they talked slang instead of formal English, es- pecially when the infamous “ain't” was used, and it was used often. “ Mrs. (Linda) Morgan is really strict about using slang words. I get into trouble all the time,” said Senior Mike Garman. People used slang for many dif- ferent reasons, but the best one was because talking formal Eng- lish could sometimes be very bor- ing. Also, it was easier to talk slang and often easier for others to un- derstand, unless, of course, a stu- dent was related to Charles Emer- son Winchester III of MASH fame. ”1 like to use slang. Sometimes I just don't understand formal Eng- lish, commented Junior Margaret Blake. It didn't matter where they went — the Exotic East or the Wild, Wild West — students could al- ways find somebody, somewhere, using slang. DURING FIRST LUNCH. Junior Terri Boyers stops to chat with Senior Steph- anie Smith in the main hall. Between classes or during lunch, students found plenty of time for friendly conversation. STAYING AFTER SCHOOL, Freshman Crystal Olesh phones for a ride home. Slang has become a part of every day life, even when talking on the telephone. PEOPLE Freshmen Ens-Kee Valarie Ensminger Scott Ervin Bobby Dee Everhart Craig Fancher Charles Fetty James Filler Laurie Floyd Tracy Forcelli Shawn Forquer Jackie Francis Mike Franks Tom Funk Joe Fuscaldo Lisa Gall Krista Gallo Sonya Gallucci Michael Garrison Lori Garrity David Gaskin Thomas Gilbert Terry Glover Scott Goodwin Anne Gorman Charlene Gough Chris Grimes Heidi Grove Paul Gump Harriet Hadley Eric Hall Kevin Hall Kimberly Hall Monissa Hall Robbie Haller Brent Hamilton Angela Hammond Sandra Hanning Kim Harrison Tajuana Harton Joey Hawkins Mekell Hayes Miracle Hayes Debbie Haynes Shannon Hepler Christy Hermosilla Manuel Hermosilla Chris Holochwost Channell Howes Janell Howes Jennifer Hussey Bobby Jackson Kathy Jenkins Anissa Jimmie David Joe Bruce Johnson Jodell Jolliffe Melvonia Jones Mike Jones Matt Joseph Mike Judy Beth Julian Kindalle Kaham Kami Kaminsky Angie Keener Kevin Keener PEOPLE Freshmen Ens-Kee Jt pples. Peanuts. Adams. Words from a primary reader? No, 1 just the latest in computers. Home Computers An Apple for The Student Computers have done just what the prophets expected by moving from businesses and schools to under the Christmas trees and into the living rooms of many average American homes. And computers are not just for playing games any more either. Stu- dents are using them to help with school work and parents are using them to balance their checkbooks. Seemingly it is becoming easier for families to invest in computers. The companies making them — from Co- leco to Commodore to Apple to IBM — are simplifying them so that any- body can learn the basic computer skills programs. Disc drives are even coming built-in on the smaller ma- chines. With many high school (and even elementary school) students now of- fered computer classes, parents are willing to invest in something practi- cal that the whole family will use. In addition, with the prices coming down to the afordable range, some computer companies, such as the new Apple II, are advertising the pos- sibility of taking a tax deduction for the home computer purchase. At any rate, computers are taking their places in the every day lives of many Americans. And, after all, it is rather nice to own an invention with the capability of answering every question imaginable. COMPUTING FOR PLEASURE instead of work. Freshman Brent Hamilton programs his home computer. Mike Keener Patrick Kennedy Diana Kincaid Neil King Randy King Diahann Kirk Mark Kisner Rodney Knisely Alice Koay Tina Kolbash Jodi Kosik Cindy Lance Kip Lawson Ardella LeBlond Lorenzo Linear Laura Little Nick Lusk Beth Mainella JoAnn Mallamo Heather Manchin Connie Manley Vernon Mann Rick Marino Sonya Marshall Greg Mason Troy Maurer Heidi McClain Lisa McCullough Laura McPhearson Ronnie McVicker Jeffrey Michael Kathy Miller Scott Miller Kim Minor Deanna Morgan Kevin Moffa Frank Moore Steve Morgan Tommy Morgan Andrea Moroose Wendy Muto Jeffrey Nutter Robert O'Donnell Crystal Olesh Kathy Parker Michelle Parker Delbert Parks Susan Patterson Hoy Pennington Mark Phillips Jennifer Pileggi Russell Prince Greg Pyles Ron Pyles Lisa Rende Rochelle Ribel Fran Rice Donna Richards Jonathan Rider Kim Ridgway Melanie Rizzo Von Romesburg Jennifer Romino Stephanie Rosi PEOPLE Freshmen Kee-Ros A bbott. Bailey. Caldwell. Wil- liamson. Vanero. Zinn. These names were some of the last names of students at the beginning and end of the alphabet. If you didn't know what it was like to sit in back of the class, or be last to From A to Z The Ups and Downs Of the Alphabet have your name called for roll, chances are your last name didn’t be- gin with a letter between T-Z. It's a bummer. You're last at ev- erything. I hate it,” commented Ju- nior Debbie Workman. If you had adjusted to being first in line, or sitting in the front rows, your name probably began with an A or B. You get to be first in everything. It's nice but sometimes it's terrible, like when you have to go first in reci- tation, revealed Sophomore Doug Balser. Some teachers placed students in alphabetical seating order for easier memorization of names. But some students chose their own seats. Seating charts depend on the chemistry of the class. In some classes, you need them, in some you don't, remarked World Cultures teacher Lou Petonick. If your last name begins with a Z, don’t fret. Somewhere there is bound to be an A wishing he could be where you are. ONE OF THE FIRST to present his human- ities project. Junior Robert Haley por- trays Whistler’s Mother for Mrs. Linda Morgan's Phase IV English class. IT’S FINALLY THEIR TORN, as seniors Lori Topardo and Kim Turner present their version of Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad- dress to Mrs. Glenna Martin's Phase III English class. MAKING OUT THEIR SCHEDULES for their senior year, juniors Kirk Harris and John Bowyer are happy that they were in one of the first homerooms to register. PEOPLE 86 Freshmen Bill Ruoff Marsha Sanders Lynn Scott Regina Scott Melissa Shelton Richard Shields Shelly Shuck Charles Snyder Shannon Springer Christina Stewart Richard Stickles Robert Stickles Missy Suplita Regina Sutphin Elizabeth Tano Peggy Tano Charles Suppa Jay Tarley Pinar Taskin John Teahan Lori Ann Thomas Mark Thomas Don Thompson Jeff Thompson Susie Thompson Donna Tomey Julie Tonkery Kristy Trippett Tony Tropea Karla Tucker Kerri Tucker Tim Tucker Steve Turner June CJsalis Dustin Vance Lisa Vargo Ricky Vasicek Cory Waggoner Gary Weaver Morgan Weber Scott White Don Wiley Angie Williams Jimmy Williams Ron Williamson Mark Yercheck PEOPLE Freshmen Ruo-Yer Mr. John D. Tennant Jr.: Principal Mr. Louis Julian Assistant Principal Mrs. Carol Amos: Repeat and Phase IV English Mrs. Frankie Babcock: Algebra II. Fundamentals of Algebra Miss Barbara Bennett: Biology Mrs. Darlene Boyles: General Math I. Introductory Algebra: Keywanette Adviser Mr. Darwin Brookover. Science 9. Chemistry I. Physics Mrs. Shirley Brown: General Science. Biology: Golf and Assistant Girls’ Track Coach c--------------------------------------------------- onsistency, fairness, patience and empathy — all characterize a good teacher and who should know better than Mrs. Linda O. Morgan, Marion County Teacher of the Year. After 18 years of teaching art, English and Inter Disciplin- ary Studies at her Alma Mater, Mrs. Morgan was selected as Marion County’s outstanding teacher last fall. Realizing her own abilities and limitations as a person helped Mrs. M o r - gan to be an understanding instructor. “I don’t expect more from my stu- dents than I expect from myself,” she remarked. As a graduate of Fairmont State College, Mrs. Morgan has also obtained her Masters degree from West Virginia University and is now pursuing her doc- torate from WVCJ. 88 Although she didn’t set Teacher of the Year as a goal for herself, Mrs. Morgan did have one specific goal in mind for her students. ‘‘More than anything, I want my students to feel good about themselves — to feel that they know something,” she explained. “I believe that when what a student learns in class becomes a part of his or her life, that person has really learned something.” BEFORE BEGINNING his Inter Dis- ciplinary Studies project, Fresh- man Gary Weaver receives approv- al from Instructor Linda Morgan. FILLING HER POSITION as English Department Head. Mrs. Morgan holds a conference with Mrs. Carol Amos on new teaching ideas for the Phased English program. PEOPLE Faculty Ten-Bro PEOPLE Faculty Bur-Kup Mrs. Velma Burton: Office Machines, Bookkeeping II. Shorthand I. Business Math Mrs. Coleen Casto Algebra I Mr. Joseph Cavalier: Driver Education Miss Nan Cayton: Journalism I, II. Ill; Public Relations; Quill and Scroll Adviser Mr. James Cimino: French I. II, III. IV; National Honor Society and French Honorary Adviser Mr. Brian Cole: American Studies II, Phase III English; Bible Club Adviser Mrs. Cindy Colisino: School Secretary Mrs. Joyce Conrad Learning Disabilities; Girls' Track Coach Mr. Anthony Delligatti: Physical Education: Varsity Football Coach Mr. Robert DeLorenzo: Physical Education; Athletic Director Mr. Frank DiMaria: Guidance Counselor Mr. Tom Dragich: American Studies II. Leadership Skills; Student Council Adviser; Junior Varsity and Girls' Basketball Coach. Mr. Byron Duncil: Driver Education Mrs. Sally Feltz: Reading Skills. Basic Skills Miss Joyce Flint: Choraliers, Encores. Chorus. Glee Club Mrs. Bernadette Harker Physical Education; Cheerleading Sponsor Mrs. Cheryl Hall: Distributive Education I. II; DECA Adviser (First Semester) Mr. Richard Hawkins Drafting I. II; Pre Vocational Industrial Arts: Cross Country and Boys' Track Coach Mr. Dennis Hermosilla: American Studies II. Physical Education; Freshman Basketball, Assistant Varsity Basketball. Freshman Football. Assistant Varsity Football and Baseball Coach Miss Linda Huber: Fundamental Algebra. Trigonometry. Geometry; Mu Alpha Theta Adviser Mrs. Janet Jones: Distributive Education; DECA Adviser Mr. George Koski: Pre Vocational Industrial Arts I, Woodshop III. IV; Hunting and Fishing Club Adviser Mr. Dan Kupets: Printing I. II. Ill Mrs. Dennine LaRue PreCalculus. Geometry. General Math II Mrs. Jo Lawson English 9; Spirit Club Adviser Mr. William Lawson: Science 9, Physiology; Varsity Basketball and Assistant Varsity Football Coach Miss Melia Maiolo: Biology. Math; Science Club Adviser Mrs. Glenna Martin: Phase III English Mrs. Irene Martin: Librarian Mrs. Linda O. Morgan: Phase IV English. Inter Disciplinary Studies Mrs. Diana Munza: Modern Algebra. Computer Science. Computer Literacy; Junior Class Sponsor Mr. Joseph Muto: Guidance Counselor; Boys' and Girls' Tennis Coach Mr. Joseph Naternicola: American Studies I. II: Wrestling and Assistant Football Coach; Matmaids Adviser Miss Madeline Oliverio: Typing I. General Business Mr. Lewis Petonick: American Studies II, World Cultures Miss Linda Pinnell: Phase III English, Creative Writing; Scratches, Interact Adviser Mrs. Nancy Radcliff: Typing I. II; Office Practice; FBLA Adviser Miss Kathryn Raspa: Phase III English. Speech I. Radio and TV. Communications; National Forensics League Adviser; Speech Team Mrs. Mary Jo Roman Guidance Counselor; Black Culture Society and Polarettes Adviser Miss Tina Ruggiero: English 9. Phase II English; Senior Class Sponsor Mrs. Nancy Saunders: Financial Secretary Mrs. Angie Savereno: World Cultures Mrs. Julia Shaw: Latin I. II. Ill; Latin Club and Honorary Adviser Mr. Tim Slamick: American Studies I. II Mrs. Dina Smith: Foods I. II, Clothing Mr. Charles Snyder; Science 9; Chess Club Adviser Mrs. Pam Stalnaker: Phase III English PEOPLE 90 Faculty LaR Sta CHECKING OVER THE ROSTER, newly appointed Fairmont State College Baseball Coach Dan Kupets prepares for his first season with the Falcons. BEFORE GOING on a road trip with the FSC Baseball Team. Printing In- structor Dan Kupets prepares for a substitute by cleaning the offset press. A II he could hear was . . . the roar of the crowd and the crack of the bat as he witnessed a winning homerun in the final game of the World Series. And then they carried their manager onto the field ... as he day- dreamed of being there one day himself. Well, being coach at Fairmont State College won’t get you to the World Series, but it is a step in the right direction for Mr. Dan Kupets’ goal of working in profes- sional baseball. “Because it is one of the steps along the line of my career that I must take to reach my goals, I applied for the FSC coaching job,” ex- plained Mr. Kupets. “I want to be in a situation where baseball is the number one priority with me and everyone I am working with,’’ he added. Although he was required to resign as Polar Bear Base- ball Coach, Mr. Kupets remained on the FSH faculty as a printing instructor. Before becoming head coach of the Falcons, Mr. Ku- pets coached at Fairmont Senior for seven and a half years. “I have no regrets and it is not that I didn’t like coaching high school baseball, but the opportunity was there and I must move on,’’ he remarked. ets goal or working in protes- A Nkw t U n Mr. Don Strevens: Art I, II, III, IV; Art Club Adviser; Sophomore Class Sponsor Mrs. Loretta Taylor: Spanish I. II. Ill: Spanish Club and Honorary Adviser Mrs. Vicki Weber: English 9. Acting and Directing, Play Production; Thespian Troup 2243 and Drama Club Adviser Mrs. Kathy Weiss: Adult Roles, Family Crafts. Clothing; Future Homemakers of America Adviser Mrs. Linda Zicafoose: Health Unphotographed Faculty Mr. Kenneth Hibbs: Chemistry (second semester) Mrs. Janet Michalski: Learning Disabilities Mr. Gary Morgan: World Cultures. Photography. Media Production: Key Club Adviser PEOPLE Faculty Ste-Zic u- M e witnessed the February 1979 fire. He served under three principals. He saw nearly 5,000 seniors graduate. After 17 years as assistant principal, Mr. Lou Julian retired at the end of the 1983-84 school year. “I don’t want to lose my effective- ness, is the reason Mr. Ju- lian gave for retiring. Before coming to Fair- mont Senior High, he taught and coached at Zanesville, Ohio; St. Pe- ter’s High School and was principal of Rivesville High School. After retiring, he plans to pursue other interests such as becoming involved in professional organized sports. He has described this field as ‘‘challenging.” He also plans to live in Florida from December to May. Although Mr. Julian did not recall one outstanding mo- ment, he expressed no regret at being assistant principal for 17 years. “Being vice principal is interesting. It gets you involved with students, teachers, parents and other personnel. Also you become a mother, father, policeman, doctor, counselor and sometimes a ‘Mr. Know-It-All’.” Hfoltes: THE TASK OF FEEDING 900 hungry students is a full-time job, as cooks Juanita Straight and Bet- ty Skarzinski prepare for the lunch crowd. AS A NIGHT CUSTODIAN, Jean Sturn polishes the scales in Mr. Dar- win Brookover’s room in prepara- tion for the next day’s chemistry students. 92 PEOPLE Service Personnel DISCUSSING A DISCIPLINE PROB LEM with a concerned parent. Mr. Lou Julian fulfills one of his many responsibilities as assistant princi- pal. AFTER SCHOOL HOURS. Custodi- an Thelma Spurr cleans the class- rooms on the main floor. The night custodians were on duty from 2:30 10:30 p.m. WHILE COMPLETING ONE of his daily jobs. Custodian Donnie Minor receives further instructions from Mr. Julian, who supervised service personnel at FSH. PEOPLE __ Service Personnel IN THE EARLY STRETCH OF THE GAME. Ju- LEADING THE BEARS to another playoff nior Center Troy Orr, (24) reaches for the ball berth. Junior Tailback Frankie Campbell (5) with intensity against Mount View's Forndell escapes the hold of a Liberty defender. Camp- Calloway (22) during the annual Marion Holi- bell's team — leading 66 points helped give day Basketball Tournament, won by the the Bears a 7-3 record. Bears. Sports watch our Defeating North Marion and creating an- other football playoff berth wasn’t the only thing that captured the attention of Polar Bear fans. No. 1-ranked South Charleston watched as “Lawson’s Lunatics’’ snapped their win- ning streak in front of a capacity crowd at the Marion County Armory in January. Cross Country runners everywhere watched Junior Margaret Blake bring home her second consecutive state championship. West Virginia athletes and the administra- tion carefully watched student grades as the “C” average ruling took effect. With regional champion golfers and state runner-up wrestlers, Fairmont Senior’s Big Blue Wave was The One To Watch. SPORTS Divider PLAYING HIS FIRST YEAR of varsity football. Junior Jerry Retton (9) shakes off a Morgantown Mohigan as he takes the ball down field for more yardage. The Mohigans defeated the Bears twice during the season enroute to their Class AAA championship. SHOWING HIS STYLE, Senior Roy Sumlin (41) outruns his East Fairmont blockers to score his third touch- down of the game. Sumlin’s 18 points helped the Polar Bears claim a 42-13 victory over the Bees in the annual city championship game. SPORTS 96 Varsity Football Calvin Turner GSFL Player During his off- season, GSFL Denver Gold player Calvin Turner helped out with the Polar Bear football team. “I really en- joy helping out the kids here. There are a lot of things I learned out at Den- ver that I want to share with them . . . to help them to be better players and better people... so they can be suc- cessful. And if I can do anything to help . . . then I’m going to do it.” and Prid'C' Beachwear-clad students stood atop rows of bleachers and cheerleaders nervously rehearsed on the sidelines. Strains of “Surfin’ GSA blarred from the speakers at East-West Stadium. Blocks away, residents didn't need a radio to know the Polar Bears were back in action. They were pre- dicted to beat cross-county rival North Marion — and they did. I was glad we beat North Marion. We had to and we did! exclaimed Senior Tackle Todd Coo- perider. But the 21-13 defeat of the Huskies wasn't the only highlight of the season. Losing only to Mor- gantown and Bridgeport, the Polar Bears finished the regular season with a 7-2 record, an eighth place rating by GPI and their second state playoff berth in the last four years. Coming off the win over the Huskies, the Bears met the Morgantown Mohigans the following Sat- urday at East-West Stadium. The 80-degree weather and Tony Johnson were too much for the Polar Bears as they fell, 21-32. Traveling to Philip Barbour with a 1-1 record, the Polar Bears were looking for revenge and the Philip Barbour Colts were to be the 28-21 victims. The following week the 2-1 Bears were idle. They used this extra time to prepare for the Liber- ty Mountaineers. The Mountaineers tried but the Polar Bears’ front line wouldn’t be restrained; they shut out the Mountaineers, 16-0. Now 3 1, the Polar Bears tied for tenth in the GPI football poll. Polar Bear pride once again proved domi- nant. Homecoming week arrived and the Polar Bears were scheduled to play Big Ten rival Buckhan- non-Gpshur. Many festivities took place that week, but the biggest, by far, was Frankie Camp- bell intercepting the football in the Buckhannon- Gpshur endzone in the final minute of the game to hold the Buc-Gps, 14-7. Moving into the No. 7 spot, the 4-1 Bears were on the road again. This time their destination was Elkins. The Polar Bea defense shut out the Ti- gers, 19-0. The “Twelfth Man and Polar Bear pride were there in full force. The following week the GPI poll showed the Polar Bears taking over the No. 5 spot. Could it be true? Were the Polar Bears really that good? Play- offs were coming closer and closer and the Polar Bears' chances were getting better and better. Meeting Oak Glen at East-West Stadium was next. Even though it was miserable weather, that didn't dampen the Polar Bears and their twelfth- man spirit. They were there showing their bom- bastic style as the Polar Bears romped over the Golden Bears, 34-0. (Continued on page 98) Varsity Football 7-3 Record w North Marion 21-14 L Morgantown 21-32 W Philip Barbour 28-21 w Liberty 16-0 w Buckhannon 14-7 w Elkins 19-0 w Oak Glen 34-0 L Bridgeport 19-21 w E. Fairmont 42-13 State Playoffs L Morgantown 824 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM — FRONT ROW: Brian Fu- lice, Mike Brooks, Jim Lamb, Bryan Rutherford, Kirk Atha, Frankie Campbell, Jerry Retton, David McCul- lough, Pat Larry, Mike Julain, Don Neal, Clint Secreto, Pat Barrow, Tony O’Neal; SECOND ROW: Corby Traugh, Chris Boyer, Joe Baldwin, Steve Gall, Ed Lamb, Mike Barkley, Roy Sumlin, Jim Sears, Chad Nor- man, Marty Cox, Sam Ervin, David Watson, Frank Je- zioro; BACK ROW: Mike Chefren, Chris Viani, David DeLorenzo, Sean Cosco, Steve Rote, Aaron Kocsis, Chad Bundy, Todd Cooperider, Mike Boggs, Don O’Mara, Mark Pourbaix, Erik Harris, Chad Havlichek, Mark Frye, Bill Phillips. Eugene Bates. SPORTS Varsity Football 97 • • • layoffs (Continued from page 97) Stepping down in the (JPI poll to No. 6 didn't stop the Polar Bears from thinking about the play- offs and their chances of being one of the top eight teams. Taking a 6-1 record with them, the Polar Bears went to Bridgeport. The Indians were a bit much for the Bears, and even though they tried in the final minutes of the game, their rally fell short and they accepted a 19-21 defeat. To play as a team, you must also pay as a team, and we paid by losing that game, re- marked Junior Wingback Frankie Campbell after the team's loss to Bridgeport. The 6-2 record the Polar Bears now held moved them down to No. 10 in the (JPI poll, and a playoff berth was hard to imagine, but Polar Bear pride still survived. The only way the Polar Bears could clinch a playoff berth was to defeat city rivals East Fair- mont (and diminish the Bees' hopes of a playoff berth). So, for the grand finale of the regular sea- son, the twelfth man went crazy watching the Polar Bears destroy the East Fairmont Bees, 42- 13. Beating East Fairmont felt good. There was a little more riding on this game than just a city championship — a possible playoff berth and chance to show we were together and could win, remarked Senior Center Chad Norman. With the defeat of the Bees, the Polar Bears captured the No. 8 GPI spot and clinched a play- off berth. The first game of the state playoffs found the Polar Bears again up against the No. 1-ranked Morgantown Mohigans. Facing Morgantown at New Mountaineer Field (the first night game ever played there) seemed like a dream for the Polar Bears and their twelfth man. But they were sud- denly awakened as they discovered this would be the last game of the 1983 season. The final sec- onds ran off the clock and Morgantown, the even- tual Class AAA state champion, came out on top, 8-24. The loss to Morgantown was hard, remarked Senior Fullback Roy Sumlin, but it was harder on us seniors because it was the last high school football game for us and for some the last football game ever. From the North Marion opener to the playoff game with Morgantown, keeping cool with beach- wear or dry with umbrellas, Polar Bear pride was alive all season long. AIMING FOR THE GOAL, Junior Tailback Frankie Campbell (5) races for another Polar Bear score. In his second year on the varsity team, Campbell led the team in scoring with 66 points. _ SPORTS 98 Varsity Football TO PREVENT BEING TACKLED, Junior Frankie Camp bell (5) tries to dodge the Mohigan defense in the play- off game with Morgantown while Frank Jezioro (70), Sean Cosco (10) and Todd Cooperider (65) are there for assistance. Playing the first night game in the history of New Mountaineer Field, the Polar Bears ended their playoff hopes with an 8-24 defeat to the Mohigans. WITH HOPES OF FINDING a receiver. Junior Quarter- back Sean Cosco (10) drops back to fire the ball. The second-year quarterback led the Polar Bears to their first playoff game in three years and a 7-3 record. WITHOUT HESITATION. Senior Jim Sears (77) breaks through the line to stop Morgantown Quarterback Chuck Mallett (12) from completing his pass. SPORTS Varsity Football BEFORE HEADING FOR A TOUCHDOWN. Fresh- man George Butler (9) concentrates on breaking away from a North Marion tackle. Teammates Roger Cunningham (72) and Chris Grimes (80) aid in block- ing the defense. Gibbs Davidson Athletic Trainer Taping ankles, massaging pulled muscles and boosting player morale was the job of second-year Athletic Trainer Gibbs Davidson. “I’ve al- ways enjoyed sports because it gives me the sense of belonging to a family,” he ex- plained. ‘‘Returning as trainer to my Alma Mater was the best way I knew to accom- plish what I really en- joy doing.” FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW — Donnie Thompson, Tony Arnett, Kevin Keener, Kip Lawson, George Butler, Mike Jones, Matt Joseph, Mark Thomas. Gary Weaver. Doug Amos; BACK ROW — Chris Grimes, Jay Tarley, Manuel Hermo- silla. Rod Knisley. Roger Cunningham, Rex Coyne, Stanley Apanowicz, Robbie Haller, Tim Chapman, John Coburn, Ron Williamson. Freshman Football 6-0-1 Junior Varsity 2-0 W North Marion 28-6 T Bridgeport 6-6 W Tucker County 240 W Elkins 39« W East Fairmont 21-12 W Buckhannon 35 16 W East Fairmont 1412 W Buckhannon 18-0 W Elkins 13-0 100 SPORTS Freshman, JV Football One Step If a groundhog sees his shadow, he runs from it. When a kitten sees her shadow, she chases it. And if the Varsity Football Team had looked be- side it, the players had shadows too — as the Freshman and Junior Varsity teams waited for their time to play in the big league. Playing a short two game schedule, the Junior Varsity Team achieved a 2-0 winning record. In the season opener, the Bears tromped Buckhan- non (Jpshur, 18-0. and then rolled over the Elkins Tigers, 130. I really wish we would have had more games so I could have gotten more game time and exper- ience for varsity ball, stated JV Quarterback Brian Pulice. CLEARING A PATH, Freshman Rod Knisley (55) moves the North Marion defense for Chris Grimes (80) as teammates Mike Jones (34), Roger Cunningham (72) and Matt Joseph (61) move in to defend. flrn-V- AFTER MAKING AN INTERCEPTION. Freshman Chris Grimes (80) attempts to break away from his Buckhan- non Upshur opponents with the aid of the Polar Bear defense. TO GAIN SOME YARDAGE, Freshman Mike Jones (34) uses some fancy footwork to try and get past his oppo- nent after receiving the handoff from Quarterback Kip Lawson (7). The Freshman Team showed itself as a power house as the Cubs pulled out a 6-0-1 season. Opening the season at North Marion, the fresh- men charges of Coach Dennis Hermosilla handed the Huskies a 28-6 defeat. The team almost met its match next against Bridgeport, but scored in the final quarter to tie the Indians, 6-6. Going into their last five games of the season, the freshmen pulled together a five game winning streak with victories over Tucker County, 24-0; Elkins, 39-6; East Fairmont, 21-12 and 14-12; and Buckhannon CJpshur, 35-16. Although the freshman and junior varsity squads weren't literally running in the shadow of the varsity, with every yard they gained, every TD scored, every pass completed, these players were one step closer to finding their places as varsity Polar Bears. SPORTS Freshman, JV Football 101 Ijadies’ The bleachers at Fifth Street Gym didn’t rock and sway as did those at the Marion County Ar- mory. Banner headlines on the sports pages of The Times-West Virginian were reserved for the boys', rather than the girls', team. But that didn't stop Coach Tom Dragich’s la- dies from pouring their hearts into 21 games. However, the girls struggled through the entire season, ending with a 4-17 mark. It seemed as if the odds continually stacked up against the girls, as they turned in only two wins in their first 12 tries. Those victories came against crosstown rival East Fairmont, 29-26, and University High, 56-46. to avenge an earlier loss to the Hawks. Ten losses came against Uni- versity, Lewis County twice, Buckhannon, Bridgeport, Philip Barbour twice, Grafton, Tucker County and East Fairmont. The month of November brought new hope for the Lady Bears as they had back-to-back wins against Bridgeport, 50-39, and North Marion, 42- CLOSELY GUARDED, Junior Kim Sumlin (34) searches for a teammate near the basket. In one of two meetings between the Polar Bears and East Fairmont, the girls handed the Bees a 29-26 loss. 102 SPORTS Girls’ Basketball Leagu 35. But once again, they fell into the same bad luck when they dropped games to Morgantown twice, Grafton, North Marion and Buckhannon. The girls then dropped their last five regular sea- son games and fell once again to University High, 15-48, in the opening game of the sectional tour- nament. Although the season wasn’t what I anticipat- ed for my senior year, it really was fun to be part of the team, Senior Cathy Caldwell reflected. So sports writers didn't flock to Fifth Street to see the girls play. So carpenters didn’t have to make repairs to bleachers which were shattered after so many cheering fans jumped on them one too many times. But after all. the name of the game was basketball, and the Lady Bears played their sport in a league of their own. IN THE TEAM’S PRE-GAME WARM UP, Freshman Kim Belt (32) attempts a layup as the girls prepare to host Buckhannon-Upshur at Fifth Street. The squad dropped a 32-49 game to the Lady Bucs. PASSING OFF TO A TEAMMATE, Senior Cathy Cald well (43) moves to her position as guard while East Fairmont defends. The 29-26 victory was one of four for the girls' team. A former Polar Bear guard, Anne Marie Fanto gave her assistance to this year’s squad. “Helping as ‘assis- tant coach’ gave me a sense of re- sponsibility and ex- perience in coach- ing. I really enjoyed coming back to my Alma Mater be- cause it reminded me of all the fun I had playing during my high school years.” Girls’ Basketball Team 4-17 Record L University 3959 L Lewis County 2844 L Buckhannon 3249 L East Fairmont 27-38 W Bridgeport 5039 W North Marion 4235 L Morgantown 38-66 L Grafton 33-55 L Morgantown 3560 L North Marion 3547 L Buckhannon 16-43 L University 15-48 FROM HER POSITION at forward. Senior Bridgette Dobbs (22) reaches out for a pass as her Buckhannon- Upshur defender moves into position. The Lady Bucs handed the girls two losses during the regular season. TO INSTRUCT HIS TEAM on some basic maneuvers, second-year Coach Tom Dragich stops a play during an after-school practice in the school gym. SPORTS Girls’ Basketball 103 OGT IN FRONT, Senior Dave Snider dominates the cross country course as the team participates in a meet at Apple Valley. PRIOR TO THE STATE MEET, Junior Margaret Blake receives a “good luck” basket of carnations from one of her Bear” friends. . Vunning Bearg Participants were hard to find. Spectators didn't come in overwhelming abundance either. But that didn't stop the Cross Country Team from running away with a second-year state champion. Although suffering from an early season mus- cle injury, Junior Margaret Blake returned to dominate the course during the latter part of the season. For the second year, she captured the state Cross Country championship, this time de- feating Morgantown’s Amy Gamber with a time of 20.50. The team started the season with a bang, de feating North Marion and East Fairmont in a warm up meet. After the season opener, the Bears traveled to Buckhannon Upshur to place third in a Big Ten meet. Taking on the motto no pain, no gain”, the team ventured to Philip Barbour and placed sec- ond in an eight-team meet, edged out only by Morgantown. The Lady Bears were really running as they came in first. A first place out of five teams at Liberty and a ninth place in the 20-team West Virginia Universi- ty Invitational gave the team confidence. Now running with enthusiasm, the Polar Bears traveled again to Liberty, then Elkins, for two meets among Big Ten schools. Dave Snider and Blake led the team as the Bears finished second behind Morgantown. After competing in the Forest Festival Invita- tional in Elkins, the Cross Country Team pre- pared for the Big Ten meet. Snider placed fourth for the boys and Blake first for the girls to give Coach Dick Hawkins’ team an overall fourth place. October 29 finally arrived, and the state meet at Buckhannon was underway. Blake won her second state championship and Snider finished in 20th place for the Running Bears. TO KEEP IN SHAPE for future meets. Seniors Bill Greenlee and Dave Snider run through the Apple Valley course. Both runners averaged at least five miles a day in practice runs. 104 SPORTS Cross Country Cross Country North Marion 1st Buckhannon 3rd Philip Barbour 2nd Liberty 1st WVU Invit. 9th Liberty 2nd Elkins 5th North Marion 2nd Forest Festival 7th Big Ten 4th Regional Warm-Up 4th Regionals 5th Margaret Blake State Champion After sitting out early in the season with a siatic nerve injury, Junior Margaret Blake won her second state cross country title. “Returning to action ... I didn’t know if I could live up to everyone’s expectations, but that feeling soon subsided after I won the state meet. I was so happy.” CROSS COUNTRY TEAM — FRONT ROW: Tajuana Har- ton, John DeRosa, John Rider, John Baily, Bill Burns, Wibb Enos. Andy Serdich, George Cavrich, Jason Cald- well: BACK ROW: Sherry Leonard, Margaret Blake, Karen Garrity, David Brock, James Harton, Alan Gianettino, Shawn Riley, Ed Ashton. David Snider, Mike Bacco, Bill Greenlee, Todd Ridgway, David Sago. Coach Richard Haw- kins. KEEPING UP THE PACE, Cross Country runners Shawn Riley and Ed Ashton stay on the run to help the team keep its high standing. SPORTS Cross Country 105 GOLF TEAM — FRONT ROW: Eric Hall, Heidi McClain; BACK ROW: Frankie Oliveto, John Markovich, Pat Larry, Trev Hall. Golf Team 51-4 Match Record W Buckhannon 163-185 W Elkins 172-181 L North Marion 160-158 W E. Fairmont 176-198 W University 169-180 St. Francis -192 W UHS. SFHS. 159-165 Morgantown 180 189 W Philip Barbour 157-197 W E. Fairmont 173-187 Big Ten First Regionals Second State Tourney Fourth WHILE TEEING OFF. Freshman Golf Team member Hei- di McClain keeps her head down and her eye on the ball as she practices at the Fairmont Field Club. Mrs. Shirley Brown Golf Coach With the change from a spring to fall sport, Biology teacher Shirley Brown became the new golf coach. “In the three months 1 was associated with the golf team, I learned more about golf than most peo- ple could in several years. This is be- cause I had excel- lent teachers — the golf team mem- bers.” _ SPORTS 1 06 Golf riving Fort On a crisp fall morning, on dew-covered grass, a tiny, round, white figure sat on top of a small, green splint of wood, ready to be driven at least 230 yards from home. But no member of the Golf Team gave that a second thought. Instead, they concentrated their efforts on finishing the season as the fourth-best team in the state and a 51 -4 overall match record. Playing for the first time as a fall rather than spring sport also brought a new coach to the team. Since former coach Dennis Hermosilla could not supervise two fall sports, Biology teacher Shirley Brown was named to replace him. ‘Changing seasons helped the team because of the training we had playing all summer. This gave us a better advantage for the fall season,” commented Senior Frankie Oliveto. Lead by five returning lettermen, Oliveto, Bry- an Towns, Pat Larry, John Markovich and Trev Hall, the team opened the season with two easy wins over Buckhannon, 163-185, and Elkins, 172- 181, but returned home to the Field Club to meet an experienced North Marion team. The Huskies TRYING FOR A BIRDIE, Senior Frankie Oliveto concen- trates on his putt. In his final season as a Polar Bear duffer. Oliveto shot his way to a fourth place individual finish in the state tournament. handed the Polar Bears their only regular season loss by two strokes, 160-158. The linksters then went on the road to meet University High. Lewis County and East Fair- mont, and obtained marginal victories in all three. Going into the Big Ten tournament at Grafton, the Bears were a little leary of again meeting county rival North Marion, but played well with Oliveto as medalist and Markovich as runner-up. Oliveto again led the team with a five-par-over 77 when the Bears edged out North Marion in the Regional tournament and earned a berth in the State tournament at the Clarksburg Country Club. Rain, cold and mud greeted the top nine teams in the state for this 36-hole, two-day tournament. The Polar Bears shot a team total low enough to finish in fourth place, while Oliveto and Marko- vich earned fourth and seventh-place individual honors. This was my best year on the team, with all the tournament experience, remarked Senior Bryan Towns. At the beginning of the season, no one expect- ed the Golf Team to be a driving force in the state, especially with a season change and new coach. However, the duffers worked together and found the grass was truly greener from September to November. LINING UP THE BALL. Junior John Markovich concen- trates as he gets ready to putt. In the state tournament. Markovich earned a seventh-place finish. SPORTS Golf 1 07 IN DEEP TROUBLE. Sophomore Trev Hall uses his pitching wedge to escape the sand trap as he plays through the Field Club course. Mo one called them the Caped Crusaders. Their “Bat Mobile was usually a yellow school bus. They didn't capture villians; they wrestled opponents instead. Their main crime-fighting objective was to show West Virginia, and part of Pennsylvania also, that the Fairmont Senior High Wrestling Team was for real. Starting off the season at the annual Times Invitational, the Bears didn't waste any time building their reputation as they once again brought home the first place trophy. The grapplers’ next villian to defeat was the mighty Parkersburg South Patriot team. Due to two forfeits, the heros fell short of a victory by a 24-33 score. Mext on the agenda came the wild Grafton Bearcats. The Cats didn't know what pinned them as the Bears once more strutted away with a 50-9 victory. Venturing to East Preston, again the Bear fighters proved dominant as they wal- loped the Eagles, 59 12. Pursuing a not-so-far-off dream, the stars of West Fairmont went stalking for prey at the John Marshall Invitational. Suffering a slight decision, the Bears came up short behind the Monarchs, 1751 2-1851 2. MeN Seeking peace of mind, the Fairmont matmen defended their home turf against the Blue Eagles of Magnolia. With the 59-9 victory, the Bears add- ed another notch in their belts to make their re- cord, at present. 5-2. Mext on the schedule was the Pepsi Invita- tional. Accomplishing the expected, the Bears’ varsity and junior varsity teams posted wins. The first place Bears racked up 2591 2 points, com- pared to second place East Fairmont's 1411 2 points. Back to Fifth Street to face cross-county rival Morth Marion, the Bears raised havoc as they pinned those Huskies in a 42-16 victory. The Bears were once again defending home turf as they faced a pack of Mogigans the following week. The talented Bears scalped Morgantown, 54-17. The daring champions next ventured to Uni- versity to challenge the Hawks. This match, as it turned out. was no challenge for the Bears as they demolished the Hawks, 61-3. (continued on page 117) DOMINATING THE MATCH in the 126-lb. class. Senior Tony Jones wrestles his way to a fourth straight Big Ten championship, the first wrestler in conference his- tory to do so. IN CONTROL OF HIS OPPONENT, Senior Julian Stubbs (98 lbs.) wrestles on to another victory for the Polar Bears. With a career record of 60-17, Stubbs ended the season with a fourth place finish in the state tourna- ment. AS A CROWD OF SPECTATORS WATCH, Junior Pat Larry (112) shows his skill and takes charge of his opponent to earn another win. At the state tournament in Huntington. Larry finished in second place in his weight class. t 1 SPORTS 108 Wrestling Wrestling 2nd in States Times Invitational 1st Parkersburg So. 2nd Grafton 1st East Preston 1st John Marshall 2nd Wheeling Park and E. Fairmont 1st Magnolia 1st Pepsi Invitational 1st North Marion 1st Morgantown 1st University 1st Big Ten 1st Big Ten Squad 1st Parkersburg and Mil- ton ls! West Greene, Pa. 1st Regionals 1st State Tourn. 2nd Tony Jones Four-year Big Ten Champ w VV ith a career record of 102 18-2, Senior Tony Jones became FSH’s first wrestler to ever win four Big Ten cham- pionships. “I feel that wrestling is a great sport and I wish I had one more year in high school so 1 could possibly achieve my goal to become a state champ. I don’t think anyone sets a goal without a friend to push you, such as James Har- ton did me.” WRESTLING TEAM — FRONT ROW: Jeff Morgan, Matt Joseph. Rick Dennison, Julian Stubbs. Doug Amos, James Harton, Pat Larry, Tony Jones. Chris Viani; SECOND ROW: Jonathan Rider, Bill Schleiker, Mike Julian, David DeLorenzo, Ed Lamb, Kirk Atha, Bob Bia- fore, Jim Lamb, Frank Jezioro, Jamie Howell; BACK ROW: Mike Jones. Don O’Mara, Roger Cunningham, Chris Boyer. George Cavrich, Calvin Payne, Tom Mor- gan. Mike Brooks. J ON HIS BACK. Freshman Doug Amos (105) waits to catch University High's West Webster offguard enroute to a 6-3 decision in the Pepsi Invitational. SPORTS Wrestling 109 PUTTING HIS WEIGHT INTO IT. Senior Jamie Howell (UNL) pushes Tucker County's Steve Simmons closer to the mat. Howell wrestled his way to a fourth place finish in the state. TRYING TO REGAIN CHARGE of the match. Freshman JV wrestler Roger Cunningham (185) struggles to take the lead but to no avail as Central Preston's Steve Osbourne claims the match with a pin. WHILE DOMINATING KEYSER'S David Poland in the 145-lb. weight class, Junior Kirk Atha moves one step closer to qualifying for the state wrestling tournament, where he finished sixth. 110 SPORT Wrestling WITH A STRONG. IN-CHARGE HOLD. Senior James Harton (119) controls his opponent during the Pepsi Invitational to add another victory to his record. Later in the season. Harton qualified for the state meet and finished in sixth place. (Cont. from page 108) The Bears were ready for some more criminals. Tired of the one-team matches, the West grapplers decided to go all out and enter a Big Ten match. It was set. The Big Ten championship would be held at the Marion County Armory and the Bears faced a tough challenge defending their titles. Behind the skillfulness of Julian Stubbs (98), Pat Larry (112), James Harton (119), Tony Jones (126), Chris Viani (132), Ed Lamb (138) and Frank Jezioro (185). all individual winners, the Bears, once more, proved they were strong enough to handle almost anyone, as they paraded away with a victory of 254 points in contention with second place North Mar- ion’s 190 points. Returning to the Armory the following week, the grapplers faced another testy situation, posting vic- tories in a Big Ten Quad meet over Buckhannon, 57- 8; Philip Barbour, 54-12 and North Marion, 38-20. The Huskies changed their line up in order to con- fuse the West wrestlers, but the Bears stuck it out and maintained their Big Ten and state ranking. Now holding an 11-2 record and a Big Ten cham- pionship, the West matmen challenged tough Par- kersburg and Milton teams and once again walked away with victories. Traveling to Pennsylvania for the final match of the season before regionals and states, the Bear grapplers edged by West Greene to finalize their regular season record at 13-2. With only a few days until the state tournament, the Bears prepared to host the regional meet. Put- ting everything on the mat at the Marion County Armory, the West matmen once more showed their dominance. They won the overall regional title along with ten individual state qualifiers. Then the final match, the state tournament, was underway in Huntington. Closing the first-day ses- sion with a slight lead over Parkersburg South, the Bears came up short and finished in second place, 130| 2-142, behind the Patriots. The Bears returned home with ten state finalists: Larry, second: Jones, second; Viani, second: Jim Lamb (155), second; Stubbs, fourth; Jezioro, fourth; Harton, sixth; Ed Lamb (138), sixth; Kirk Atha (145), sixth and Jamie Howell (uni), sixth. Ending the season with a 14-3 record, a second place state ranking and 10 individual state finalists, Nat's Men didn’t need bat mobiles’’ or ‘masks’’ to prove that they were second to none. PRIOR TO HIS SECOND PLACE finish in the state tourna- ment, Senior Chris Viani (132) decisions North Marion's Mark McGinty during their Big Ten match. SPORTS Wrestling 111 BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM — FRONT ROW: John Woods, Pete Fuscaldo. Kevin Everhart, Roy Sum- lin, Robert O’Neil; BACK ROW: Bobby Dee Everhart, Sam Geso. Chris McEIroy, Jeff Tucker, Troy Orr, Mike Barkley, Jerry Retton. Varsity Basketball 20-5 Record w Lewis County 85 41 L So. Charleston 60-80 W Frankfort 59-44 w Mount View 62-54 w Bridgeport 8054 w North Marion 67-52 w Morgantown 6663 w Elkins 58-52 L Buckhannon 64-71 L John Marshall 7273 W Morgantown 73-47 W So. Charleston 67-64 w East Fairmont 7352 w Lewis County 77-51 L Elkins 62-70 w Bridgeport 89-63 w Buckhannon 64-57 w East Fairmont 6658 w John Marshall 66-56 w Wheeling Park 79-74 w North Marion 61-58 w University 54-53 w Morgantown 5449 w Elkins 7868 L Martinsburg 72-66 COMING DOWN WITH A REBOUND, Senior Guard Pete Fuscaldo (15) searches for a teammate to hustle the ball down court as Martinsburg’s Sophomore Guard Dean Green (30) eyes the ball in the First round of the state tournament. SPORTS 112 Varsity Basketball Cristina Geso Scorekeeper 4| JL will really feel strange next year going to games just to watch and not keep score. After five years of score- keeping, I have trained myself to at- tend games not as a wild fan screaming in the stands but as a calm official keep- ing the emotion in- side. Being part of four successful sea- sons and three state playoff berths, scor- ekeeping has been an experience I’ve loved and will cer- tainly miss.’ C-Jreat Expectation Your parents expected you to be in by mid- night — but you didn't always make it. Your teachers expected you to do your home- work — but you didn’t always do it. The Varsity Basketball Team expected the “Proud Crowd’’ to stand and cheer at every game — and they did. And in return, the Proud Crowd expected the Polar Bears to take them to Charleston for an other state tournament — and they did. After an 85-41 victory over Lewis County to open the season, the Bears faced a challenge in Charleston. Meeting the top-ranked South Charleston Black Eagles at the Charleston Civic Center, the Bears dropped the early-season con- test, 60-80. Sweeping the December 27-28 Marion Holiday Basketball Tournament put Coach Bill Lawson’s Bears on the road again. West defeated Frankfort, 59-44, and Mount View, 62-54, to win the four- team event. After the Christmas break, the Bears returned to action with four straight wins as they defeated Bridgeport, 80-54; North Marion, 67-52 (where Senior Guard Kevin Everhart scored a career- high 44 points); Morgantown, 66-63 and Elkins, 58-52. It was leadership and dedication which enabled the Bears to handle the week of Jan. 16. In that Tuesday’s matchup with Buckhannon Gpshur, the Bears were handed their second loss of the season, 64-71. But that was just the beginning, however, as the Friday trip to John Marshall, with the Monarchs scoring on a last-second buck- et. gave the Bears their second loss, 73-72, and brought their record to 7-3. For some teams, back-toback losses could spell disaster, but not for the Polar Bears. Deter- mined to get back on the winning track, the Bears put together four more wins. Downing Morgantown, 73-47, the team was ready for a rematch with South Charleston, still undefeated and ranked No. 1 by GPI. After lead- ing through most of the game, the Bears strug- gled in the closing minutes as the Black Eagles came back to tie the score. But with Junior Guard Jerry Retton in the right place at the right time to tip the ball. Senior Forward Roy Sumlin scored a final bucket after a time-out to give the Polar Bears a 67-64 victory, (continued on page 114) GOING FOR A LAYUP, two-year All-Stater Kevin Ever- hart (31) moves past North Marion Forward Danny Manzo. In the teams’ rematch, Everhart scored a career- high 44 points. INTENSE CONCENTRATION sweeps the faces of Athle- tic Trainer Gibbs Davidson. Assistant Coaches Tom Dragich and Dennis Hermosilla and Head Coach Bill Lawson as the Polar Bears run their man” defense. SPORTS Varsity Basketball 113 With wins against East Fairmont, 73-52 and Lewis County, 77-51, the Bears were again head- ed for trouble in Elkins. The Tigers, who eventual- ly won the Big Ten, brought out a tall and aggres- sive defense to stop the Bears, 62-70. With their record then at 11-4, the Bears re- fused to taste defeat again, rolling out six wins against Bridgeport, 89-63; Buckhannon, 64-57; East Fairmont, 66-58; John Marshall, 66-56; Wheeling Park, 79-74 and North Marion, 61-58. By then, thoughts of a third trip to Charleston were on everyone’s mind, but to get there again, the Bears would need to win the sectional and regional tournaments. Meeting improved University High in the first round at the Feaster Center, the Bears found themselves in an unexpected situation. It took two free throws with just three seconds remain- ing by Kevin Everhart to preserve a 54-53 victory and send the team to the championship game. After a surprising Morgantown team defeated North Marion in the other first-round game, the Bears were set to meet the 418 Mohigans for the third time in the season. Expecting to have trou- ble after their struggle against the Hawks, the Polar Bears again turned to Everhart to score 14 of 16 fourth-quarter points in earning the 54-49 win and sectional crown. With their attention on the regional contest, the Polar Bears prepared to meet the Elkins Tigers for a third time. After splitting their two prior games, the Bears were out for revenge. With what Coach Lawson had hopes for all season — a total team effort — and without Elkins' Senior Mike Fletcher in the starting lineup, the Bears’ front six combined for 64 of the team's points, as they came through with a 78-68 regional triumph and a state tournament berth. Dozens of cars and five busses made the journey to the tour- ney March 26, as the Bears met Martinsburg in the first round of the AAA tournament. However, the team just couldn’t get into their running game and handed the Bulldogs a 72-66 victory. This year’s team played the hardest schedule of any team I have coached, and we did quite well. I was disappointed by our loss in the state tournament, but it is an honor just to get there for the third year in a row, remarked Coach Law- son. Sometimes homework didn’t get done. Occa- sionally curfew just wasn’t observed. But for the third time in a row, the Polar Bear Basketball Team lived up to the great expectations of the student body. SPORTS 114 Varsity Basketball LEADING THE TEAM in slam dunks, Junior Forward Troy Orr slips by Elkins’ players Mike Jackson (22), Tim Gainer (44) and Kurt Hopwood (24) to score 2 of his 18 points in the regional game at West Virginia Wes- leyan's Rockefeller Center. IN A ZONE DEFENSE, seniors Kevin Everhart (31) and Roy Sumlin (44), Junior Jeff Tucker (41) and Sopho- more Bobby Dee Everhart (30) keep out Mount View’s Steve Burroughs (45), Kevin Burroughs (25), Mike Wray (13) and Aaron Brown (21). WITH TIME OUT FOR STRATEGY. Senior Co-captain Roy Sumlin (45) and Assistant Coach Dennis Hermo- silla set up a play in the closing seconds of the North Marion game. SHOOTING FOR ANOTHER BASKET. Senior Forward Roy Sumlin attempts to outsmart Husky opponent Rog- er Harrison (41). Despite a sluggish offense, the Bears defeated the North Marion team for the second time. 61-58. SPORTS Varsity Basketball 115 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM — FRONT ROW: Ed Ashton. Bill Phillips. David McCullough. Jay Scott. Brian Pulice, Kevin Orr; BACK ROW: Martin Cox, Mike Muto. Randy Williams, John Bass. Jay Pitzer, Chris Romino. SPORTS 116 Freshman, JV Basketball TO KEEP THE TRADITION of excellence alive through- out all school sports. Freshman Kip Lawson (10) lays one up against East Fairmont and helps the Freshman Basketball Team post a 38-25 win over the Bees. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM — FRONT ROW: Eric Hall. Joe Fuscaldo, George Butler. Kip Lawson, Brent Hamilton, Nick Lusk. Ron Williamson; BACK ROW: Scott Ervin, manager; Chris Grimes, Mike Garrison, Bill Ruoff, Rex Coyne. Steve Coleman, John Teahan, Wibb Enos, Lorenzo Linear. Cathy Caldwell Four-year Announcer m nnounc ing and keeping score made me feel like part of the team. Since I wasn’t with the crowd, I feel like I was helping both the team and the crowd. It’s going to be hard to go and just sit there next year.” Frosh Basketball 12-7 Record W North Marion 45-28 W Suncrest 4439 L Elkins 4048 W Buckhannon 52-28 L Wash. Irving 42 44 L So. Morgantown 3948 W Buckhannon 43-26 W East Fairmont 28-25 W North Marion 57-24 L Elkins 4748 W Philip Barbour 61-26 L So. Morgantown 41-54 W East Fairmont 55-22 W North Marion 44-30 L Wash. Irving 48 51 W Philip Barbour 46-34 W Philip Barbour 47-15 W Weston 4923 L North Marion 36-40 JV Basketball 12-6 Record W Lewis County 65-17 W So. Charleston 57-47 W Bridgeport 61-45 W Morgantown 5723 W Elkins 7552 L Buckhannon 59-66 L John Marshall 37-39 W Morgantown 53 51 L So. Charleston 40-60 W East Fairmont 70-47 W Lewis County 71-30 W Elkins 74-68 W Bridgeport 63-56 W Buckhannon 50-48 W East Fairmont 58-46 L John Marshall 59-80 L Wheeling Park 52-59 L North Marion 57-66 Junior Leager Maybe they weren't quite as tall, but they played like giants. If they weren't as quick, at least they were aggressive. Although they didn't wear the title of varsity,” both the Freshman and Junior Varsity teams didn't let that bother them either, taking their junior league status in stride and coasting to 12-7 and 12-6 records re- spectively. With a strong 6-3 start, the freshmen racked up victories over North Marion, 45-28 and 57-24; Suncrest. 44-39; Buckhannon, 52-28 and 43-26; and East Fairmont, 38-25, through the first half of the season. Losses to Washington Irving, 42-44; Elkins. 40-48; and South Morgantown, 39-48, would be repeated in the final part of the season. Dropping a close 47-48 score to Elkins, the Bear Cubs defeated Philip Barbour, 61-26, before falling again to South Morgantown, 41-54. Back- to-back wins to East Fairmont, 55-22, and North Marion 44-30. edged the team to the season's end with a 48-51 loss to Washington Irving and a 46- 34 victory over Philip Barbour. Moving into tournament play, the frosh eyed the possibility of a seventh consecutive title, but IN A BATTLE FOR TWO POINTS. JV Sophomore Randy Williams (32) struggles against East Fairmont’s de- fense as the Polar Bears post another victory, this time defeating the Bees. 70-47. this did not materialize. Playing at the Lewis County gym. the Bears streaked past Philip Bar bour, 47-15. and Weston. 49-23, to move into the finals. After defeating North Marion twice before, the Bears just couldn’t pull out the third, losing to the Huskies, 36-40. Playing their games as preliminaries to the var- sity, the Junior Varsity team jumped out to a quick 5-0 record, defeating Lewis County, 65-17; South Charleston, 57-47; Bridgeport, 61-45; Mor- gantown, 57-53; and Elkins, 75-52. But three losses in the next four games — to Buckhannon- Gpshur, 59-66; John Marshall, 37-39; and South Charleston, 40-60 — compared to a single win against Morgantown. 53-51, brought the team to 6-3 at mid-season. Nearly repeating themselves in the final half of their season, the JV Bears recorded six consecu- tive victories, besting East Fairmont, 70-47 and 58-46; Lewis County. 71-30; Elkins, 74-68; Bridge- port. 63-56; and Buckhannon-Gpshur, 50-48, be- fore concluding the season with three straight losses to John Marshall. 59-80; Wheeling Park, 52-59; and North Marion, 57-66. From putting together a balanced offense to producing a shut out defense, the Freshman and JV Basketball teams performed as if they were actually varsity players. LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE, Freshman George Butler (30) lets his teammates get into position before send- ing a pass toward the basket. PRIOR TO THE VARSITY GAME, sophomores Bill Phil- lips (40) and Martin Cox (22) add their jumping ability to the effort as the Bears hand crosstown rival East Fairmont one of their two defeats during the season. SPORTS Freshman, JV Basketball 117 omeward Boun When the 3 p.m. bell rings, most students can be found dashing to their lockers, getting books and then darting toward the buses for the smooth ride to their houses. The Baseball Team, howev- er. had a harder time getting ‘home.” The first delay in their trip home began when Printing Teacher Dan Kupets resigned his title as coach to fill the head baseball coaching position at Fairmont State College. The vacancy was filled by “rookie” Dennis Hermosilla, who had a difficult time juggling practices early in the sea- son due to the Basketball Team's trip to Charles- ton for the state tournament. Pour weather conditions also slowed their jour- ney around the bags. Unusually heavy spring rains didn't bring May flowers (It was still raining in May!), but rather postponed the season opener a week. A sixth-period intercom announcement telling the players that practice had been moved from Watson Field to the gym due to inclement weather became an almost daily ritual, and even the regional tournament fell to Mother Mature. Of course, the biggest obstacle on the road home was the opposition. Tough area teams and competitive rivalries pushed the Polar Bears to the maximum limit of their capabilities, as the on- again, off-again crew ended their season with a 12-1 record after falling to Jefferson County, 8- 11. in the regional tournament. Although the trip around the bases required a good pitch, a strong swing and fast running, their ultimate goal was reached when team members realized that there's no place like home.” MAKING THE DIRT FLY, Junior Sean Cosco slides into first base but East Fairmont first basemen John Wilson makes a successful tag to record the out. CONGRATULATING THE VICTORS, members of the Baseball Team shake the hands of their East Fair- mont opponents after a 4-0 loss. WINDING UP to release the pitch, Sophomore Alan Gianettino steps off the mound to throw a fast ball to the waiting batter. LEANING IN FOR THE BUNT, Senior Robbie Abruzzino struggles to hit the low, outside pitch. Abruzzino was named the Outstanding Senior Baseball Player prior to graduation. 118 SPORTS Baseball Baseball 12-1 Record w Rivesville 5-3 w Lewis County 4-2 w Buckhannon 6-4 w University 11-4 w Bridgeport 4-2 L Elkins 3-5 L Lincoln 811 W Mortgantown 6-5 L East Fairmont 9-10 L Lewis County 6-9 L University 0-10 L St. Francis 2-7 W Central Preston 16-5 W Rivesville 32 W North Marion 9-2 W North Marion 9-0 L Buckhannon 2-3 L East Fairmont 04 L Elkins 3-5 W University 42 L Buckhannon 4-11 W East Fairmont 5-0 L Jefferson County 8-11 Dennis Hermosilla Baseball Coach 4 4|pr he first J| week we were an undefeated 5 0, and the last week of the season was exciting be- cause we were in the tournaments and playing well. The last week was enjoyable, but I had a lot to get used to the first week be- cause I just couldn’t get that little ball to bounce!” BASEBALL TEAM — FRONT ROW: Doug Allard. Sean Cosco. Robbie Abruzzino. Kirk Atha, Mark Carviliano. Jerry Retton. Trev Hall. Brent Hamilton; BACK ROW: Alan Gianettino. Duane Trippett. Marty Cox, Mike Bombardiere. Joe Baldwin. Sam Geso. John Markovich. Jay Tarley. DISCUSSING THE TEAM S STRATEGY, rookie Coach Dennis Hermosilla and Athletic Trainer Gibbs David- son cast shadows across the Kingmont field. SPORTS Baseball 119 BOYS’ TRACK TEAM — FRONT ROW: Mr. Ken Hibbs, assistant coach; Tony Arnett, Sam Ervin, Bri- an Rutherford, Scott Manns. Joe Fabre, Mr. Dick Hawkins, head coach; SECOND ROW: Steve Ken- dall. Dave Snider. Chad Bundy, Chris Romino, Fran- kie Campbell. Tony Jones, Bill Schleicher; BACK ROW: Mike Bacco, Sean Riley, Jay Pitzer, Bill Green- lee, Todd Ridgway, Clinton Parker, Phillip Carson. I_________________________ PREPARING FOR ANOTHER RACE, Junior State Cham pion Margaret Blake stretches out before she runs the 3200 meters. Blake was the state winner in the 3200, 1600 and 800-meter events. 120 SPORTS Track Boys' Track FSH Meet 4th Times Invitational 7th FSH Meet 4th Morgantown Meet 2nd Buckhannon Meet 3rd FSH Meet 4th FSH Meet 4th Buckhannon Invit. 4th Big Ten Meet 4th Capital City Classic 20th County Meet 2nd Kristy Beans Freshman Sprinter Emerging as one of the Girls’ Track Team leaders, Freshman Kristy Beans sprint- ed to victories in the 100 and 200 meters in nearly ev- ery meet. Three- time state champi- on Margaret Blake boasted, “She did a real nice job as a freshman. I think her disqualification in the 100 meters (at the state tourna- ment) helped her more than it hurt her because next year she’ll know what to do differ- ently.” Gibing the Distancy ‘Til run to the store. Dad.’’ “If I don't get my way, I'll run away from home. Oops! I'm late. I d better run to class. Well, I’ve got to run. I’ll talk to you later. The word run as defined by the Webster’s New World Dictionary, means to go by mov- ing the legs faster than in walking.” Nearly every day we say that we are going to run here or there, but no one runs quite the way the 19 boys and 27 girls participating on the track teams did. After dreaming of the success surrounding the Olympics, the teams quoted motivational state- ments that made the tough pace a little easier. Go for it and No pain, no gain encouraged the runners to put their best foot forward and strive for excellence. The ever-popular running and physical fitness crazes have also interested more students in track. The depth of the Girls' Team led them to place no lower than first in every meet prior to the state tournament, where they placed fourth over- all. Junior Margaret Blake swept the state tourna- ment by winning the 3200, 1600 and 800-meter races. With a good chance of winning a state title. Freshman Kristy Beans, who ran successfully throughout the season, suffered a false start in the 100-meter dash and was disqualified. I felt sad, but it made me more prepared for the next race, remarked Kristy. I was so angry that I didn't want to talk to anybody. I just wanted to see my mother. I really felt like the world was going to cave in. Kristy came back from her false start, however, to finish fourth in the 200- meter race. (Continued on page 122) BREAKING THE WIRE, Junior Frankie Campbell raises his arms and the baton after running the final leg of a team relay. ANTICIPATING THE STARTING GCJN, Senior Clinton Parker gets into the starting locks while Senior Tony Jones holds them steady during a late April meet in Buckhannon. SPORTS Track 121 (joing (Cont. from page 121) The girls 4 x 800 relay team comprised of Mar- garet Blake, Lori Viani, Michelle Henderson and Tajuana Harton also placed fourth at the state tournament held at Charleston’s Laidley Field. A fifth-place 4 x 100 and second-place 4 x 200 relay finish by Carolyn Stubbs, Henderson, Ade- lia Tate and Beans helped to boost the team total to 47 points for the fourth place overall team standing. The 4 x 400 relay team, made up of Henderson, Viani, Sally Lambert and Sheila Stevens came in sixth in an effort to win that elusive state cham- pionship. The Polar Bear boys exerted themselves too, but failed to get as far as the girls. Their best effort at the state tournament was by Senior Clin- ton Parker, who leaped 21 feet to a fourth place finish in the long jump. The boys' team also post- ed a seventh place win out of 15 teams in the Times Invitational and earned an impressive fourth place out of 14 teams in the Big Ten track meet. Bad weather also inhibited the practice sched- ules of the track teams. Most school days found them running, stretching or working out at Fifth Street gym with coaches Joyce Conrad and Dick Hawkins, rather than practicing outdoors at East- West Stadium. With almost daily practices at the stadium or Fifth Street, and attending meets around the Big Ten. the 49 members of the Boys' and Girls’ Track teams applied their own definition to the word run, as they kept up the pace and stayed in condition for each spring competition. LEAPING THE HURDLE, Senior Becky Boone runs neck and neck with her Grafton opponent as the pair race during the Big Ten meet at East-West Stadium. 122 SPORTS Track CATCHING HER BREATH, Junior Rochelle Randle bends over to watch the next race and cheer for her teammates. I IN A CLOSE RACE, Senior Todd Ridgway keeps in stride with a North Marion runner as he runs the middle leg of a four-member relay on the East-West Stadium track. LEADING THE PACK, Senior Mike Bacco strains to keep the lead in the 3200 meters during his race in the Big Ten meet. m Girls’ Track 4th in State Rivesville 1st Times Invitational 1st FSH Meet 1st North Marion Meet 1st Buckhannon Invit. 1st Big Ten Meet 1st Capital City Classic 1st County Meet 1st Regional Meet 1st State Meet 4th GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM — FRONT ROW: Sheila Stevens. Becky Boone, Lisa Fabre, Alice Koay. Tajuana Harton, Adelia Tate. Michelle Henderson. Sherri Leonard; SEC- OND ROW: Lori Viani, Dani Chefren, Debbie Brock, Stephanie Rosi. Margaret Blake. Kristy Benas. Elena Secreto, Carolyn Stubbs, Catrena Sumlin; BACK ROW: Jenny Brooks. Carol Bland. Cherie Nickolich, Kelly Drummond. Sally Lambert, Camille Dobbs. Amy Wash- ington, Tammy Linear, Sharon Wells. ___________________________I SPORTS Track 123 No Strings No one anticipated a grand slam exhibition. Morris Park was never compared to Wimbledon. The matches didn’t draw the crowds of a Martina Navratilova-Chris Evert-Lloyd display, and the pressure of playing someone like Jimmy Connors or John McEnroe wasn’t a factor. So why did they do it? Why did those dozen players endure the heat, the sun and the wind to struggle through 34 matches with other Triple A schools? The answer is simple: with no strings attached, these players could settle back and just enjoy a sport in which they could excell. With only one player in last year’s top six re- turning to the boys' team, new Coach Joe Muto launched the season with almost an entirely new group. After struggling early on, however, the boys' put together a winning 9-8 season and claimed the Big Ten and Regional titles. Unlike the boys’ team, four of six top-seeded girls returned to give experience to their team, resulting in a 13-4 match record as well as the Big Ten and Regional titles. “I really enjoyed working with all of the players PLAYING THE NUMBER 6 SPOT, Freshman Wendy Muto gets in position to return her opponent's warm-up volley. SEATED ABOVE THE MAIN COURTS at Morris Park. Freshman Pinar Taskin, other team members and spec- tators watch the First three matches of the day. SPORTS 124 Tennis Attache this year, responded Mr. Muto. They all worked very hard, gave it their best and accom- plished a great deal. After losing 2-7 to a tough Beckley team in their first match, the boys’ team came back to Morris Park to bounce past Grafton, 6-3. The team continued to struggle as they fell to Beckley again, 2-7; Parkersburg, 0-9; and Morgantown, 4- 5. After defeating Philip Barbour, 5-4, the boys lost to Bridgeport, 2-7, and split with East Fair- mont, 5-4 and 4-5 to hold a 3-6 mid-season record. But the second half saw a near-complete turn around as the team gained a 6-2 mark, with wins over Elkins, 8-1; Lewis County, 8-1; Buckhannon, 9-0; University, 7-2; and Lincoln, 9-0. Splitting 3-6 and 5-4 with North Marion, the team lost to Bridgeport, 4-5, to post their 9-8 regular season mark. (Continued on page 127) IN JUST THE RIGHT SPOT. Sophomore Bill Phillips (No. 3) keeps his eye on the ball as he waits to return it to his North Marion opponent. Girls’ Tennis 13-4 Record L Beckley 30 W Grafton 70 L Beckley 4-5 L Parkersburg 0-9 L Morgantown 4-5 W Philip Barbour 6-3 W Bridgeport 9-0 w E. Fairmont 7-2 w E. Fairmont 8-1 w Elkins 8-1 w Lewis County 9-0 w North Marion 9-0 w Buckhannon 9-0 w University 72 w Bridgeport 8-1 w North Marion 90 w Lincoln 90 GIRLS’ TENNIS TEAM — FRONT ROW: Charlotte Yost, Wendy Muto, Elizabeth Windsor, Jennifer Brumage, Pinar Taskin; BACK ROW: Jackie Francis, Cathy Cald- well. Carol Potesta, Debbie Mentus, Marsha Thompson. Carol Potesta No. 4 Runner-up Qualifying for her third state tourament, Junior Carol Po- testa (No. 4) earned a 3-1 record there and brought back the state runner-up title. “1 was happy to be representing the school down there, but I wish I could have done better. I guess 1 did the best I could since I injured my arm.” CONNECTING WITH HIS FOREHAND. Sophomore Mike Muto (No. 1), gets the feel of the main court as he practices with his opponent prior to their match. SPORTS Tennis 125 ANTICIPATING THE VOLLEY, Sophomore Debbie Men tus (No. 3) prepares for a two-handed backhand return. BOYS TENNIS TEAM — FRONT ROW: Jim Matheny, Chad Haylichek, Chris Boyer, Greg Smith: BACK ROW: Mike Haugh, Bill Phillips. Mike Muto, Robert Haley. Boys' Tennis 9-8 Record L Beck ley 2-7 W Grafton 6-3 L Beck ley 2-7 L Parkersburg 0-9 L Morgantown 4-5 W Philip Barbour 5-4 L Bridgeport 2-7 W East Fairmont 5-4 L East Fairmont 4-5 W Elkins 8 1 W Lewis County 8 1 L North Marion 3-6 W Buckhannon 9-0 W University 7-2 L Bridgeport 45 W North Marion 5-4 W Lincoln 9-0 WITH THE CONCENTRATION SHOWING on his face. No. 2 player Sophomore Mike Haugh waits to volley his opponent's shot. NAMED THE “OUTSTANDING SENIOR PLAYER,” Sen ior Marsha Thompson prepared to do battle at the No. 1 spot. Thompson held the first seed position for three of her four years of tennis. 126 SPORTS Tennis Strings (Cont. from page 124) Also faced with two early-season losses to Beckley, 3-6 and 4-5, and one each to Parkers- burg, 0-9, and Morgantown. 4-5, the girls' team used their experience to defeat every other regu- lar season opponent they faced, including Philip Barbour, Bridgeport twice, East Fairmont twice, Elkins, Lewis County, North Marion twice. Buck- hannon, University and Lincoln. Moving into Big Ten play at the Wave-Tek courts, all six girls and three boys were seeded third or higher. Marsha Thompson at No. 1, Wen- dy Muto at No. 6 and Mike Haugh at No. 2 were top-ranked. Five girls reached the finals, with Debbie Me- tus (No. 3), Jackie Francis (No. 5) and Muto claiming Big Ten titles as the team held off Mor- gantown. 24-21. Unlike the girls who were expect- ed to clinch the title, the boys were known as the “Cinderella team” of the tournament, with Haugh and Robert Haley (No. 4) winning their finals matches and Mike Muto (No. 1) and Bill Phillips (No. 3) earning runner-up spots. As a team, the boys outdistanced second-place Bridgeport, 21- 18. With all six girls seeded first for regional com- petition and Haugh and Haley ranked at No. 1 in their positions, both teams held on to claim re- gional titles and advance to the state tournament at West Liberty and Bethany colleges. Cathy Caldwell and Carol Potesta reached the semi- finals. At No. 2, Caldwell, runner-up at the No. 4 spot last year, defeated Vass of Hedgesville, 6-2, 6-2, and Harkins of South Charleston, 6-3, 6-1, before losing to Kathy Cox of Beckley, 1-6, 2-6. Potesta finished her No. 4 spot as the state runner-up, defeating Fallon of Hedgesville. 6-4, 6- 2; Pam Kandzari of Morgantown, 6-4, 6-2, and Christina Sanchez of Parkersburg Catholic, 6-4, 6- 4, before dropping two of three sets, 6-3. 3-6, 4-6. to Lisa Ketterman of Petersburg. “ When everyone goes to states, they don't ex- pect to win even one match. But we all tried our best and were really pleased with the outcome.” remarked Freshman Wendy Muto. AFTER BECOMING THE FIRST tennis player at FSH to finish as a state runner-up last season. Senior Cathy Caldwell moved up two positions to play at the No. 2 spot. Preparing to meet her North Marion opponent. Caldwell waits to return a volley. SPORTS Tennis 127 Year for Cheer O “Attention student body and faculty: now pre- senting the 1983-84 Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders ... “Car wash June 11 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1890 Mill ...” Did you pack for camp yet? We're leaving tomorrow. Gosh, it's hot out here. Why do we have to practice until noon?” What were the words to that new cheer again?” The award of excellence winners . . . Fair- mont Senior High's cheerleaders. Oh, it's the North Marion game, the first of the season. I'm so nervous. I just know I'll forget the motions to the cheers.” These sights and sounds — from frustration and anxiety to enthusiasm and jubilation — are all part of being a Polar Bear cheerleader. The squads' work started in June, as they be- gan practicing and preparing for NCA cheerlead- ing camp and Superstar Drill Team camp. There were hours and hours of endless practice in the grueling summer climate at the California State College and Duquesne University campuses. The varsity squad returned from CSU with the award of excellence and a chance to compete in a na- tional camp in Dallas, Texas. In addition, JV cheerleader Jill Rannenburg, filling in for varsity member Marina Fotiou, received the title of All- American cheerleader. It was really exciting and gave me a lot of confidence for future cheering. To me, being named an All-American cheerleader was a great honor that I couldn't accomplish without the help of the other varsity cheerleaders, Jill reflected, (continued on page 131) TEACHING A NEW CHEER, the varsity cheerleading squad instructs the student body during a thuse. AFTER CHEERING THE JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM to a win over crosstown rival East Fairmont, Sophomore Jill Rannenburg joins the fans during the varsity game. 128 SPORTS Cheerleaders AT A DAILY SUMMER PRACTICE at East West Stadi um. Sophomore JV Cheerleaders Debbie Branham and Debbie Mentus get set to execute their part of the pyra- mid. DISMAYED WITH THEIR TEAM S PERFORMANCE in the First round of the state AAA football playoffs at New Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, Varsity Cheer- leaders Sophomore Patti Ireland. Senior Becky Boone and Sophomore Becky Washenitz watch as Morgan- town High scores another touchdown. SPORTS Cheerleaders 129 ON THE DAY OF A THOSE. Freshman Cheerleaders Kim Ridgway and Angie Keener promote spirit by wear- ing their uniforms to school. IN VICE PRINCIPAL LOO JULIAN S OFFICE, Varsity Cheerleader Amy Julian joins varsity basketball play- ers Dave McCullough and Mike Barkley for donuts be- fore leaving for the state tournament. AT EAST WEST STADIUM. Cheerleading Sponsor Ber nadette Harker supervises a summer practice. 130 SPORTS Cheerleaders TAKING A BREAK during a thuse, Varsity Cheer- leaders Senior Marina Fotiou and Sophomore Dani Chefren listen to Football Coach Skip Delligatti’s points on the Liberty game. SPORTS Cheerleaders 131 c V- heers (Cont. from page 128) After that period of excitement, it was time to practice again — this time for football season. Day in and day out in the muggy August heat, the two squads practiced sidelines and routines to perfection while preparing for the opening game Sept. 1 against North Marion. As basketball season approached, six fresh- man cheerleaders joined the eight varsity and six junior varsity girls in learning floor cheers, side- lines and a whole new dance routine to Shout. Let’s do it again! exclaimed second-year Sponsor Bernadette Harker. Winning awards at camp and practicing hard when we got home paid off because everything we worked hard for was achieved. Polar Bear pride continued to show through at the state basketball tournament as the varsity squad was awarded the title of best cheering squad after winning the same honor at the sec- tional tourney. Even though I sometimes hated practice, it all paid off in the end. It's really going to be hard to leave and let go, remarked Senior Becky Boone. It was a great year. ALONG WITH SEVERAL ROWS OF FANS, the Varsity Cheerleaders lead the popular “Alice the Camel cheer at the Morgantown football game at East-West Stadi- um. A ‘Golden’ Gir A petite, muscular brunette dressed in red, white and blue climbs to the top of the platform. The spotlight is on her as the National Anthem plays and the American flag is raised. An interna- tional dignitary places a gold medal around the neck of the 4-9, 92-pounder, recognizing her as the world's best gymnast. Tears of joy trickle down her cheek, while she holds up the medal for the whole world to see. That's the ultimate dream of a 16-year old Fair- mont gymnast. Mary Lou Retton has been train- ing for years, in hopes of attaining her goal — winning a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olym- pics in Los Angeles. California. Mary Lou earned the first-place berth on the Olympic team through her combined scores of a first place finish at the McDonald's National Championship in Chicago, Illinois in May and a first place finish at the Olympic trials in Jackson- ville. Florida, June 1-2. To be the best, she has had to sacrifice the life of a typical teenager. Since moving to Houston, Texas. 18 months ago to train under Bela Karolyi, Romanian Gold Medalist Nadia Comaneci’s for- mer coach, she's left adolescence behind to strive for excellence. A typical day for Mary Lou is something like this: ‘ I wake up and work out from 8 to 10 or 10:30 a.m. I rest all day and do homework from my correspondance classes. Then I'm back at the gym at 5 or 6 p.m. so I can work out five or six hours a day,” commented Mary Lou. Although she feels that coming from a small town slowed her advancement into the interna- tional eye. her friends and family back in Fair- mont are what she misses most. Being away was hard,” confessed the gymnast, ' but I'm ad- justing.” Mary Lou is also adjusting to another new situ- ation — coping with increased national and local press coverage — as a result of her success. Now that the Olympics are coming around, it's really getting pretty hectic. All of the TV and press come in and it gets out of hand when start interupting a workout; but I need the press and I guess they need me. remarked Mary Lou. It's 50-50.” The sophomore believes that good coaching is the most important part of her performance. You have to have the talent to be an Olympic athlete, but you need a coach to put that talent to work,” stated Mary Lou. Her coach helped her to discover a maneuver on the uneven parallel bars — named the Retton Flip” — that only she can execute. It’s neat having a flip named after you,” revealed the Olympian. “I’m very proud of it. As for the effects of the Soviet boycott of the Olympics, Mary Lou thinks that it won’t have any impact on her performance. I’m not just going to the Olympics to beat them. admitted Marion County's first Olympic qualifier. I’m going to be training just as hard and just as intense. I really feel sorry for the Eastern Bloc athletes. It's not fair to them. It's a big let-down, because they've been training hard too. Even if I win a medal, it’s still going to mean as much to me whether they're there or not.” The Kremlin may have dropped the support of their athletes, but Fairmont certainly backed its hometown favorite. The Mary Lou Retton Olym- pic Fund-raising Day involved not only the com- munity, but also members of the Fairmont Senior Student Council, Spirit Club, Key Club and Key wanettes. In addition to the June 2 tag day, a chicken roast, poster sale and button sale were just some of the money-making projects. All of Fairmont sat nervously on the edges of their chairs on the night of the Olympic gymnas- tic finals, while Mary Lou’s scores were tallied to reveal the world's best. A certain pride came through in every citizen, knowing that each con- tributed to her achievement. A little piece of Fair- mont was in Los Angeles in July each time she stepped on to the mat for floor exercise, ran to- ward the vault or mounted the balance beam or uneven parallel bars. Mary Lou herself stated it best, ' I'll still be a Fairmont girl. Medal Record XXIII Olympiad Los Angeles, Cal. All-Around Gymnast Gold Vaulting Silver Uneven Parallel Bars Bronze Floor Exercise Bronze USA Team Silver WHILE WORKING AS AN OFFICE ASSISTANT. Junior Sara Dailey displays one of the Mary Lou buttons sold by the cheerleaders to boost spirit for the Fairmont Olympian. 132 SPORTS Mary Lou Retton TRIUMPHANTLY RETURNING from the Los Angeles Summer Olympics, five-time medal winner Mary Lou Retton waves to Fairmont residents as they gather for an impromptu parade held August 6. ON HER WAY to the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. Sophomore Mary Lou Retton per- forms on the balance beam while competing in the Olympic trials in Jacksonville. Fla. The Jacksonville meet counted 60 percent with the McDonald's national championships in Chicago totaling 40 percent to deter- mine the women's team. COLLECTING PART of the more than $7,000 raised on Mary Lou Retton Olympic Fund-raising Day June 2, Junior Spirit Club member Margaret Rowe accepts a contribution from a Shop 'n Save customer. LINING THE WALLS of her room. Mary Lou exhibits the dozens of medals and ribbons she has received while participating in gymnastic meets from Las Vegas to New York to Africa. SPORTS Mary Lou Retton 133 IN DEEP CONCENTRATION as he wonders WHILE FAIRMONT CATHOLIC yearbook what to do next. Sophomore Chess Team staffers listen intently. Quill and Scroll Presi- member Rodney Higgins plans his strategy in dent Cristina Geso explains the do’s and the group’s Winter Invitational Chess Tour- don't’s of preparing a yearbook. nament. As the new “C” average ruling moved even closer to student activities, clubs re- mained busy with special projects both dur- ing and after school. Area elementary schools watched as the Keywanettes collected 1,000 Campbell’s Soup labels so that they could receive need- ed audio-visual and sports equipment. Hungry Polar Bears watched and waited for submarine sandwiches sold by Thespi- ans and Choraliers to finance spring trips. The National Honor Society skiied, Latin Club sang Christmas carols and Black Cul- ture Society planned a Thanksgiving dinner. All in all, student clubs and their achieve- ments were The Ones To Watch. CLUBS 135 Divider Their Share of Class One would never expect that classes could be so interesting that students would want to be in the clubs affiliated with those subjects, but they do. And some even say that the clubs help them understand their classes better. From ski trips to Roman banquets to sci- ence fairs, academic clubs such as Future Business Leaders of America, Distributive Education Clubs of America, Computer Club, Science Club. Latin Club and Spanish Club kept their members active with a vari- ety of projects meetings, dinners and field trips. In the spring, FBLA members competed in the regional competition at Wheeling Park and hosted their annual observance of National Secretaries’ Week with a school- wide student and faculty typing contest. To learn more about salesmanship and managing a business, DECA members op- erated the snack bar during both lunches in the gym. In addition, eight members attend- ed the annual NARCON meeting in New York and the state competition in Charles- ton in the spring. Senior Tommy Baron completed his term as state president at the spring meeting. “I thought NARCON was a great suc- cess. and I think everyone had a good time visiting New York City,” stated Senior Lisa Gailucci. For the first time in several years, a Sci- ence Club, advised by Miss Melia Maiolo, was organized and took on the project of cleaning senior court and painting the greenhouse. The court’s fountain was cleaned and potted evergreens placed around the outdoor court. As well as spon- soring a spring science fair, the new club members sold plants, planted flowers and cleaned the stream on campus. During the year, we cleaned up senior court. Miss Maiolo donated lots of flowers and plants to decorate the court and main hall, explained Sophomore Science Club Vice President Brian Pulice. To give students not enrolled in Spanish classes a taste of their customs and cul- ture, Spanish Club members hosted their annual Spanish Fiesta in the gym in Decem- ber. The event was complete with games, entertainment and, of course, pinatas. The Roman toga banquet and spring trip to Washington, C.D. were again the main events of the year for the 160-member Latin Club, advised by Mrs. Julia Shaw. Reflecting on the trip, Junior club presi- dent Yvonne Lee remarked. It was a fun trip because people could see the things they were interested in.” Computer “matchmaking” came to campus in the fall, as Computer Club mem- bers used their technology to match the most compatible students in the school. For 75 cents, students could purchase a personalized computer printout listing 10 members of the opposite sex with similar interests and abilities. “The matchmaker fundraising idea was a great learning experience and improved our knowledge of computers,” commented Senior Mark Carviliano. Whether it was turning a sheet into an elaborate toga, applying paint to the senior court greenhouse or recognizing the impor- tance of typing to a successful job, the six academic clubs certainly had their share of class. SURPRISED ON VALENTINE’S DAY, Junior Beth Burkett receives four red silk I love you” roses from Senior Jim Hall during DECA's annu- al sweetheart rose day. ART CLUB — FRONT ROW: Diahann Kirk, Gary Britton, Lana Franks, Kim Ridgway, Mike Mezzapelle. Steven Beafore; SECOND ROW: Dave Ed- wards, Bob O’Donnell, Joey Hawkins, Gary Crouso, Jason Sindledecker, April Larry, Cherie Nickolich, Cathy Niezgoda, Mr. Don Stevens, adviser; THIRD ROW: Mark Carviliano, president; Susie Thompson, Shelly Bal- dwin, Robert Corley, Scott Cervo, John DeRosa, James Varner; John Tea- han, Greg Pyles, Trina Raddish, Ron Williams, Mike VanGilder, Phillip Carson, Terry Towson, George Leeson. BIBLE CLUB — FRONT ROW: Ron Smith, Mary Rowe, Margaret Rowe. Wendy Romesburg, Michelle Satterfield. Janet Yost, Don Thompson, Dori- an Clay; SECOND ROW: Karen Garman, Betsy Hewitt, Elena Secreto. Sandy Wilson, Suzanne Wood, Michelle Vingle, Christie D'Amico, Robbie Haller. Ronald Dean; THIRD ROW: Anthony, Andrea Feltz, Stephanie Gra- ham, Kevin Everhart, David Snider, Mike Garman, president; Dave Brown- ing, Larry Brooks, Mr. Brian Cole, adviser; BACK ROW: Hoye Tucker, Bob White, Mike Bacco, Jay Pitzer, Troy Maurer, Mike Bombardiere, John Bass. 136 CLUBS Academic Clubs ASSEMBLING COSTUMES for the fall produc tion of ALADDIN McFADDIN, Drama Club mem- bers Sophomore Noelle Hoffman and Junior Pam Stewart and Sophomore Thespian Jill Rannen- burg work during Mrs. Vicki Weber's class. CELEBRATING THE MARDI GRAS in the foods room, French I. II. and III classes and French Hon- orary members sample ethnic food and drink from the festival. BLACK CULTURE SOCIETY — FRONT ROW: Jackie Caldwell Sheila Ste vens. Catrena Sumlin. Adelia Tate, Anita Washington, Valarie Hinton. Angela Williamson. Tajuana Harton, Carolyn Stubbs, Lori Vance: SECOND ROW: Jay Scott, Mike Brooks. Julian Stubbs. Bridgette Dobbs. Denise Lee, Scott Ervin, Toni Koger, Deyvonna Smith, Kindalla Kaham, Lynn Scott; THIRD ROW: Frankie Campbell, president; Sam Ervin, Calvin Payne, Joy Jackson. Kim Sumlin, Danielle Koger, Tonya Beans. Melissa Turner, Chris- tina Stewart; BACK ROW: Michael Reynolds, Marvin Washington, James Harton, Mark Hilson, Ron Smith. Lisa Hall, Jennifer Caldwell, Raelane Turner, Tracy Reynolds. CHESS CLUB — FRONT ROW: Ron Sinsel, Delbert Parks, Jimmy Williams. Todd Fluharty. David Harris; SECOND ROW: David Carder. David Gaskin, Robert Coleman, president; Colin Sinsel, Tony Tropea; BACK ROW: Mr. Charles Snyder, adviser; Erik Harris. Ed Ashton. John Bailey. Shawn For- quer, Bryan Tatterson. CLUBS Academic Clubs INSTEAD OF THE TRADITIONAL newspaper hat and vest worn during Quill and Scroll induction, Junior Cait Anthony displays a more contempo- rary version of the attire. AT A THESPIAN business meeting. Senior Chad Toler informs club members of upcoming activi- ties as the group plans its fall induction. COMPUTER CLUB — FRONT ROW: Rodney Bissett. Yvette Coburn, Lillian Devison, Doug Balser, LeaAnn Hawk, Mary Sansalone; SECOND ROW: Mrs. Diana Munza, adviser; Rosemary Enos, Carol Starkey, Cristina Qeso, Julie Shaffer, Sandy Wilson, Paula Phillips, James Parker, Mark Carvil- iano; BACK ROW: Stephanie Smith, Bob Coleman, Mike Garman. Bill Da- vis, Bruce Henthorn, Diana Colbert, Andy Serdich, Alan Franks. Tim Do- breff. 138 CLUBS Honoraries DECA — FRONT ROW: Missy Hickman, Tracy Pinn, Kathy Shuck, Christi- na Casella, Lisa Gallucci, JoAnn Chase, Tina Stuckey, Ruth Jenkins; SEC- OND ROW: Pat Watts, Margaret Blake, Lisa Young, Elena Secreto, Holly Summers, Tammy Linear, Amanda Matthews. THIRD ROW: Lisa Phillips, Tammy Glaspell, Catrena Sumlin, Rochelle Randle, Devonna Smith, Kim Miller, Theresa Blake. Suzanne Rudy, Tina Marston, Anthony Washington; FOURTH ROW: Tonya Hendershot, Kim Hilson, Janet LeBlond, Lori Os- borne, Debbie Workman. Vicki LeBlond, J.D. Stout; BACK ROW: Kim Shaw, Denise Fleming. Tony DeLimpo, Tracey Shelton, Paula Cavicchio, Robyn Steele, Robin Merrill, Steve Lake, Toni Koger, Ronnie Findo, Kim Closson. The Honor of It All National Honor Society lit candles, Quill and Scroll wore newspaper hats and vests, Thespians acted out their parts and Latin Honorary attended a Roman toga banquet. Due to the tougher membership require- ments, acceptance into one of the seven honoraries became a goal for many stu- dents. Those in foreign language classes made the grade for French, Latin or Spanish Hon- orary; good grades in math added up to membership in Mu Alpha Theta; Drama Club members earned the points necessary for induction into Thespians; journalism students used their staff contributions to qualify for Quill and Scroll; and juniors and seniors maintained their character, leader- ship. scholarship and service for election to National Honor Society. After hosting their annual Spanish Fiesta in December. Spanish students attended the foreign language festival at Davis and Elkins College. Latin Honorary students dressed for the annual Roman banquet and bussed their way to the nation's Capitol in the spring. Assisting with the annual Math Field Day was one of the projects of Mu Alpha Theta, whose members were enrolled in higher math classes such as geometry. Algebra II or pre-calculus. Acting in plays, making costumes, build- ing sets, serving as ushers and arranging props gave drama students the necessary points to qualify for membership in the In- ternational Thespian Society. The best two years of my life were those in Thespians. After I'm gone, I'll really miss it,” remarked Junior Jason Caldwell. Quill and Scroll members gave presenta- tions for the yearbook staffs at Miller Ju- nior High and Fairmont Catholic schools and hosted the annual spring awards ban- quet for publications staffers and Journal- ism I students. At the annual induction assembly March 12. 27 juniors and seniors were accepted into National Honor Society after the facul- ty judged their character, leadership, ser- vice and scholarship. Whether it came to successfully working Algebra Il's word problems, sewing the but- tons on the leading lady's costume or col- lecting candy for a pinata to hang at the Spanish Fiesta, honorary students definite- ly made the grade. LISTENING TO GCJEST SPEAKER Father Co- lumbo Bandiera, newly inducted juniors and sen- iors reflect on the National Honor Society ideals of scholarship, leadership, service and charac- ter. DRAMA CLUB — FRONT ROW: Shelly Shuck, president; Kate Absher, Lori FRENCH HONORARY — FRONT ROW: Jeff Poston, Lisa Carson, Connie Thomas, Carolyn Chambers, Lisa Vargo, Lisa Bennett, Diana Kincaid; SEC- Niezgoda, Jennifer Brumage; BACK ROW: Mike Biafore, Kathleen Grattan, OND ROW: Angela Hammond. Lisa Bittinger, Missy Suplita, Dana Reyn- Janette Atchinson, Diana Colbert, Cathy Niezgoda. olds, Lisa DeBellis, Heidi Grove, Anne Gorman; THIRD ROW: Beth Main _________________________________________________________________________________ ella. Missy Beadling, Kim Hall, Tina Kolbash, Michelle Kolbash, Ron Pyles, Andrea Moroose, Tim Tucker; BACK ROW: Chris Smith, Kim Minor, April Duskey, Pat Corley, Pam Stewart. Monissa Hall, Robert Haley. Greg Smith. CLUBS Honoraries 139 Helping Hand CLUBS 140 Service Clubs Who's going to Kiwanis today? We’re in charge of the program, you know. Be sure to bring your canned food for the Thanksgiving basket. We re ringing bells for the Salvation Army tomorrow. Be at Revco by 9 a.m. Don'tjorget we’re making 'sweetie trea- ties' at Missy's house tonight. If you're helping with the Kiwanis’ auc- tion, be at the radio station by 10 a.m. to- morrow.” To the majority of students, these activi- ties went unnoticed. But for the members of Keywanettes, Key Club, Interact and Po- larettes. service was the name of the game. Whether it came to projects around the school, or ones done elsewhere in Fair- mont, club members kept busy with an as- sortment of activities. The largest service organization was Keywanettes, whose 50 members assisted the' Marion County Association for Retard- ed Citizens (MARC) with playground and bowling programs. In addition, they held Parents’ Nights during football and basket- ball season to honor the parents of varsity players and cheerleaders. The group's annual fruit sale netted more than $6,000, which enabled the members to BEFORE THE HOME BRIDGEPORT basketball game on Valentine's Day, Keywanettes honor the parents of varsity players and cheerleaders. make their annual spring trip, this year to Cincinnati, in May. Key Club, also sponsored by Kiwanis, kept active during the school year by help- ing with the Junior League's Whale of a Sale and the Kiwanis’ radio auction. In addi- tion, they painted the school darkroom for Adviser Gary Morgan’s photography classes. With just eight members, Polarettes con- ducted small service projects such as col- lecting canned fruit for Thanksgiving bas- kets. I think the Thanksgiving food basket was a really good project. It gave us a chance to help the needy,” remarked Sen- ior Brenda Niezgoda. Sponsored by Rotary International, Inter- act members rang bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas and sponsored a child in the Special Olympics. We do a lot of service projects, ex- plained Junior Rosemary Enos. And hope- fully the Student Exchange Program with Rotary will be used in the next few years.” A few hours here, a few there, may not have seemed like much at the time. But the work of these four service clubs helped give Fairmont Senior High School a place in the community. FBLA — FRONT ROW: Shannon Springer, Jenny O'Donnell, Amy Brady. Brenda Luszcynski, Deanna Morgan, Susan Marshall, Linda Bowers, Kevin Keener, Kim Lantz, Cory Waggoner, SECOND ROW: Sandy Taylor, Sheryl Cooperider. Nicki Cavicchio, Tammy Irons, Shannon Hepler, Jenny Wyer, Kelli Kovach, Adelia Tate, Sheila Stevens, Louise Linn, Jeff Fast; THIRD ROW: Mike Keener, Robyn Steele, Lori Osborne, Dawn Belvin, Carla Bland, Stephanie Kendall, Cherie Nickolich, Sherri Leonard. Tim Tucker; BACK ROW: Lisa Pitman, Belinda Wiley, Clairanna Lee, president; Tammy Gla- spell, Brent Beeson, LeAnn Carder. Debbie Haldeman, Becky Washenitz, David Carder. FHA — FRONT ROW: Kathy Koay, Kim Wimer, Carol Lewis, Kippy Kowalski, Sharon Zeck, Jana Woodburn; SECOND ROW: Lisa Pulice. La- donna Sapp. Nicki Cavicchio, Lori Viani, Barbi Belvin, Amanda Matthews, president: Kelly Summers, Sheri Tonkovich; BACK ROW: Sonja Gallucci, Clairanna Lee, Tracy Rundle, Patty Berry, Jennifer Tennant. Lisa Titler, Michelle Vingle. Lisa Gallucci. IN ORDER TO FUND club projects during the school year. Junior Key wanette Stephanie Park- er washes one of 43 cars during an August Satur- day car wash at 1890 Mill. AS A SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT, senior Key Club members Dave Brock, Bill Burns and Mi- chael Biafore paint the new photography dark- room for Adviser Gary Morgan. HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB — FRONT ROW: David Morgan. Shaun INTERACT — FRONT ROW: Margaret Rowe. Missy Hickman. Mary Rowe. Dodds. Mark Carviliano, Frank Jezioro. Robbie Abruzzino, Bryan Ruther- Martha Smith. Kristi Fisher, Crystal Findo. Cathy Niezgoda; SECOND ford. Doug Allard; SECOND ROW: Sean Riley. Mark Walkup, Jay Tarley. ROW: Janice Dunham, Janette Atchinson, Sandy Wilson, Carol Bland, Pat Kevin Stanley, Chip Watkins, Dave Browning, Bill Thompson; THIRD Bradley, Lana Franks. Lori Cole, Miss Linda Pinnell, adviser; THIRD ROW: ROW: Chris Romino, president; Brian Gregor, Andy Serdich, Brian Pulice, Alisa Smith, Kirk Harris. Michelle Kolbash, Cris Maruka. Kim Shawn. Pau- Bob Beafore, Jon Stevenski, Rob Gross; BACK ROW: Mr. George Koski, la Phillips. Wendy Romesburg, president; Trina Asterino, Karen VanPelt; adviser; John Harper, Mark Harper. Joe Baldwin, Jeff Tucker, Mike Bom- BACK ROW: Susan Cameron. Rosemary Enos. Mimi Teahan. Crystal Cross, bardiere. Bill Greenlee. Ron Radcliff, Bob White, Todd Fancher, David Sago. Service Clubs ear and Far Warm temperatures in Cincinnati. Sunny skies in Pittsburgh. Cloudy in Washington, D.C. Mo, this isn’t a weather forecast for the 6 p.m. news, but rather a few of the condi- tions students might face as they traveled away from the everyday routine at school. Taking a trip with a club in the past was just an occasional thing, but advance plan- ning, fund raising and student participation made field trips possible for nearly every group, from the Computer Club, Mu Alpha Theta and Art Club trips to Pittsburgh to the Keywanettes' and Speech Team’s trav- els to Cincinnati. At Carnegie Museum, we got to look at different paintings by Goya and a lot of oth- er famous artists. And the Art Institute was great — they showed us a film and gave us a tour on the art area of our interest, com- mented Senior Art Club member Terri Haught. In May, Latin Club members took their annual spring trip to Washington, D.C., while Senior Theresa Blake entered her state-winning Free Enterprise project in the national DECA competition in Kansas City. Earlier in the spring, Thespians took their state championship play Mike’s Case to Arlington, Va., for the South East- LOOKING AROUND, Computer Club members admire their surroundings at Pittsburgh’s Carne- gie Museum during their fall field trip. ern Theatre Conference. Field trips were also taken a little closer to home, such as Mu Alpha Theta and Com- puter Club visits to Fairmont State College. FBLA, DECA and FHA members also trav- eled closer to home for state meetings in Huntington, Beckley and Ripley. And Span- ish students participated in the Foreign Language Festival hosted by Davis and El- kins College. All in all. whether the sun was shining or the rain falling, club members found field trips — both near and far — to be enjoyable and educational. 142 CLUBS Field Trips KEYWANETTES — FRONT ROW: Cecelia Mallamo, Lisa Jenkins, Jenny Brooks, Sherry Monell, Betsy Hewitt, Lisa Toothman, Jennifer Eddy, Carol Potesta, Carol Wang. Cristina Geso, president; Stephanie Bock, Elizabeth Windsor, Michelle Prudnick; SECOND ROW: Mary Amy West, Janice Myers, Dani Chefren, Tammy Asterino, Allisynne Beafore, Marina Fotiou, Lisa Pulice, Valarie Hinton. Becky Boone, Lea Ann Hawk. Diann Helmick, Andrea Feltz, Kelly Mossburg, Devorah Pitzer, Joanna Bourne, Julie Shaffer; THIRD ROW: Beth Warcholak, Yvonne Lee, Lisa Daoust, Patti Ireland, Tina Walker, Amy Julian, Lisa Fabre, Kelly Drummond, Rachelle Prudnick, Stephanie Parker, Leisa Diamond, Beth Balmer, Lori Topardo, Rosella Libonati; BACK ROW: Michelle Henderson, Debbie Branham, Deb- bie Mentus, Jennifer Tennant, Amy Williamson, Sheryl Mullennex, Jenni- fer Brumage, Charlotte Yost, Sheri Tonkovich, Beth Davis. Kathleen Grat- tan, Marsha Thompson, Stephanie Smith, Kathy Clayton, Melissa Thomas. KEY CLUB — FRONT ROW: Rick Denniston. Bryan Towns, Mike Biafore, president; Bill Burns, Frank Oliveto, Robert Haley, Mike Heffner, Tad Janes; SECOND ROW: Mike Chefren, David Brock, Ruben Ruiloba, Pete Fuscaldo, Mike Julian, Joe Fuscaldo, Mike Garrison, Kip Lawson; THIRD ROW: Robbie Moore, Todd Ridgway. Mark Offutt, Greg Myers, John Bailey, Joe Pitrolo, Greg Smith, Matt McLaughlin; BACK ROW: Robert O'Neil, Jamie Howell, Todd Cooperider, Mike Garman, Alan Gianettino, Ben Man- ly, Danny Castle, Trev Hall, Jim Matheny. VIEWING A PREHISTORIC RELIC, Senior Andy Serdich is awe-struck by the size of the dinosaur in the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. WALKING BETWEEN BUILDINGS where Ameri ca's history is documented. Chaperone Pam Jen- kins and Latin Club members Rochelle Ribel. Lisa Jenkins, Alice Koay, Kim Belt, Valarie Hin- ton, Jackie Caldwell and Anni Li tour Washing- ton, D.C. LATIN CLUB — FRONT ROW: Cheryl Lewis. Jerry Retton, Cristina Geso, Anne Maselli, Lori Topardo, Lisa Tsai, Nancy VanPelt, Becky Nunez, Kevin Wells; SECOND ROW: Jackie Caldwell, Anna Li, Diana Irons, Olivia Bon- ner, Mark Walkup, Sharon Zeck, Valarie Hinton, Renae Vasicek, Tammy Meadows; THIRD ROW: Jim Parker, Julian Stubbs, Sam Ervin, Kevin Ever- hart, Rodney Powell, Chris Romino, Leisa Diamond, David Sago; BACK ROW: Eric Tucker, Bob White, Ron Radcliff, Mike Bombard, Mike Bombar- diere. Bill Greenlee. LATIN CLUB — FRONT ROW: Susan Cameron, Cecelia Mallamo, Wanda Hosey, Sharon Lemtey. Samantha Brandenburg, Crystal Findo, Mike Heffner, Lana Franks; SECOND ROW: Chris Rosenberger, Lisa Jenkins, Yvonne Lee. president; Sherry Kuhn, Tammy Asterino, Robin Goodwin. Janice Myers, Cait Anthony; THIRD ROW: Jeanne Phillips, Lara Watts, Stephanie Burns. Bruce Henthorn, Kirk Atha, John Bailey, David DeLor- enzo, Angelia Carlson. Pat Larry, Bob Beafore; BACK ROW: Julie Craft, Martin Cox, Chris McElroy, Honorary president; Frank Jezioro, Eric McKin- ney, Steve Gall, John Markovich, Mike Barkley. Joe Baldwin. CLUBS Field Trips 143 TAKING A SHAVING CREAM PIE in the face, Stu- dent Council Adviser Tom Dragich speaks to the student body on the importance of school pride prior to the state basketball tournament. AWARE THAT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, Ju- nior Cindy Connor rehearses her prose selection for an upcoming speech tournament. LATIN CLUB — FRONT ROW: Kristy Trippett, Alice Koay, Jinny Wilson. Krista Gallo, Allisynne Beafore, Doug Balser, Rick Denniston; SECOND ROW: Chris Holochwost, JoAnn Mallamo, Pinar Taskin, Melanie Rizzo, Jenny Pileggi, Greg Mason, Suzi Hayes; THIRD ROW: Tonya Andrick, Lau- ra McPherson, George Butler, Wendy Muto, Rochelle Ribel, Heidi McClain, Harriet Hadley. Donnie Neal, Ed Ashton; BACK ROW: Steve Morgan, Stan Apanowicz, Bill Phillips, Chris Grimes, John Sloboda, Mekell Hayes, David Clark, Stephanie Rosi, Ben Manly. 144 CLUBS Special Interests MAT MAIDS — FRONT ROW: Susan Marshall, Tammy Linear, Darlene Brooks, Julie D’Amico, Tajuana Harton, Carolyn Chambers, Lisa Vargo, Lori Viani, Becky Nunez; SECOND ROW: Miracle Hayes, Maria McCafferty, Lisa Titler, Beth Serdich, Camille Dobbs, Tina Black, Sharon Zeck, Kippy Kowalski, Lisa Bennett; THIRD ROW: Tonya Hendershot, Denise Fleming, Amy Doerfler, Robin Goodwin, Jodell Jolliffee, Stephanie Dalton, Captice Stephen, Sonja Gailucci, Latoma Davis; BACK ROW: Starla Munson, Lori Osborne, Paula Cavicchio, JoAnn Chase, Janet Bailey, Christina Konya, Cheri Hamilton, Beth Balmer, Christie D’Amico. Something for Everyone Thuse planning, chess playing, disci- pling, play ushering, speech writing. At first glance, these activities might appear to have no relationship. However, each per- tains to one of the special interest clubs at Fairmont Senior. These groups include Black Culture Society, Drama Club, Stu- dent Council, Chess Club, Bible Club and National Forensic League. After hosting a special Thanksgiving din- ner. Black Culture Society members, ad- vised by Mrs. Mary Jo Roman, planned their annual ‘Essence Affair” in May. Sen- ior Sheila Stevens reigned as queen of the formal dance, with court members Brid- gette Dobbs, senior princess; Catrena Sum- lin, junior attendant; Melissa Turner, sopho- more attendant; and Tonya Beans, fresh- man attendant. Hosting the Winter Invitational Chess Tournament and competing in various oth- ers across the state, the Chess Club met their goal of promoting chess in the school and community. Increasing their knowledge of the Bible was the main emphasis of Bible Club mem- bers, who also viewed religious films and hosted guest speakers throughout the year. Participation in the Bible Club is proof that God lives in our school,” declared Ju- nior Mary Rowe. Promoting school pride was the goal of Student Council members and Adviser Tom Dragich. The group showed a film made by Balfour Company at two thuses and recognized the efforts of indiviudals and groups with signs and banners in the main hall. In addition, the group encour- aged Olympic hopeful Mary Lou Retton with “Gold Grams” sent to her temporary home in Houston. The things we sent to Mary Lou really gave her a feeling that she was still part of the school and gave us a feeling that we were really doing something for her, re- vealed Senior Charlotte Yost. To earn their points for Thespian mem- bership, Drama Club members ushered at plays, participated in Choralier productions and attended local theatrical performances. From Wheeling Park to Cincinnati, Speech Team National Forensic League members brought home more than 30 tro- phies to show for their year’s work. From knights and pawns to duos and ex- temps, special interest clubs provided a lit- tle something for everyone. PONDERING HIS NEXT MOVE. Senior Chess Club President Bob Coleman carefully raises his knight in the Winter Invitational Chess Tourna- ment. MCI ALPHA THETA — FRONT ROW: Yvonne Lee, Kathy Koay, Christina Geso, Lisa Toothman, Joanna Bourne, Lisa Tsai, Anna Li, president; Carol Wang. Devorah Pitzer; SECOND ROW: Sheri Tonkovich. Sandy Wilson. Charlotte Yost, Kari Robertson, Lisa Daoust, Fran Rizzo, Jackie Caldwell. Mike Mezzapelle; THIRD ROW: Mike Biafore, Leisa Diamond, Janette Ath- inson, Bruce Henthorn, Robert Coleman, Alan Franks, Cait Anthony, Suzi Hayes; BACK ROW: Beth Davis, Todd Ridgway. Mary Amy West, Ron Raddiff, Chad Havlichek, Pat Barrow, John Bailey, Mike Heffner. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGCJE — FRONT ROW: Stephanie Parker, Ange lia Carlson, Heather Manchin, Carol Wang, Susan Kropog, Michelle Parker; SECOND ROW: Cindy Conner. Jill Baker, Jackie Francis, Crystal Olesh, Wanda Hosey. president; Alisa Smith; BACK ROW: John Teahan, Sherry Kuhn, Chris Bailey, David Roberts, Mimi Teahan, Mike Heffner. CLUBS Special Interests 145 WITH ANOTHER WRESTLING TOURNAMENT approaching. Mat Maids Adviser Joe Naterni- cola conducts the sixth period. Blue Club meet- ing as he gives instructions for scorekeeping. BRAVING 10-DEGREE TEMPERATORES and 40 mile per hour winds, members of the Hunting and Fishing Club shiver on the banks of Shaffer’s Fork at Elkins during the annual fishing trip. POLARETTES — FRONT ROW: Karen Waller, Susie Chambers. Tina SCIENCE CLUB — FRONT ROW: Brian Pulice, Christina Konya, Caprice Stuckey, president; BACK ROW: Brenda Niezgoda. Jodell Jolliffe, Tina Stephen, Marvin Jones; BACK ROW: Jon Stevenski. Kevin Orr, Alvin Wiles, Scott, Tony O’Neal. 146 CLUBS Sports Clubs For Good Sports Hey, are you going on the fishing trip?” Where's Kevin’s locker? I still have sev- en lockers to finish decorating before first period. What time does the wrestling match start Saturday? I have to run the clock. Of the 26 clubs, four are affiliated with athletics, including Spirit Club, Mat Maids, Hunting and Fishing Club and the Varsity Letterman’s Club. One of the largest groups in the school, Spirit Club members promoted the sports programs by making signs, selling buttons and decorating players' lockers for each sport in its season. In addition, the club moved out into the community, collecting for Easter seals and the Mary Lou Retton tag day. Our main goal was to promote school spirit, but we had the chance to do a lot of other things for the school and communi- ty, explained Freshman Spirit Club mem- ber Shannon Springer. For the first time, students who lettered in a sport were eligible to join the Varsity Letterman's Club. Primarily concerned with becoming organized and raising mon- CONDUCTING A SPIRIT CLUB MEETING. Presi dent Marina Fotiou discusses plans for making favors and signs for an upcoming game. ey, the groups' main project was a Mr Sexy Legs” contest. Senior guys were nominated and voted upon by the student body, with Scott Manns winning the title. “It was so much fun working with so many super people, and Mr. Hermosilla did a great job, remarked Senior Letterman’s Club member Marina Fotiou. Behind every successful club is a group of willing members. Behind the wrestling team was the Mat Maids, a group of girls who worked at matches and tournaments hosted by the team. To raise money, the girls sold baked goods at all home matches, as well as preparing the wrestling program and compiling scrapbooks for the senior wrestlers. Appealing to the outdoorsmen, Hunting and Fishing Club members concentrated on learning about nature and safety. In the spring, the group took their annual fishing trip to Shaffer’s Fork near Elkins. Begin- ning this fall, all club members will com- plete a special safety course. When it came to promoting spirit, recog- nizing athletes, supporting the wrestling team or improving hunting and fishing skills, these four groups were designed just for good sports. SPANISH CLUB — FRONT ROW: Eric Hall, Craig Fancher, Kenneth Ritten- house, president; Kevin Moffa, Dee Dee Emery, Lori Vance, Julie Bonasso, Brett Borger; SECOND ROW: Carol Wang. Yvette Coburn. Kari Robertson. Fran Rizzo. Kelli Kovach. Jennifer Rittenhouse. Jimmy Mauro. Loretta Taylor, adviser; THIRD ROW: Matt Cain, Janet Bailey, Jennifer Romino, Susie Thompson, Regina Scott, Sharon Wells, Carla Bland. David Roberts. Mike Garrison; BACK ROW: Manuel Hermosilla, Todd Fancher. Rubin Rui- loba. Kip Lawson. Wibb Enos, Trev Hall, Robert Funk, Todd Commodore, Allen Holochwost, Arthur Braun, SPIRIT CLUB — FRONT ROW: Terri Boyers. Barbi DeVine. Samantha Bran denburg, Allisynne Beafore, Kim Bartholow, Carol Potesta. Marina Fotiou, president; Frances Armentrout, Carol Bland; SECOND ROW: Stephanie Bock. Lori Cole. Lisa Bittinger, Jenny Brooks. Jennifer Brumage, Linda Bowers. Amy Brady, Lisa Corley, Shelia Crites, Dawn Belvin; THIRD ROW: Dani Chefren, Debbie Branham. Kelly Drummond, Margaret Blake, Cathy Caldwell, Paula Domico, Missy Beadling, Julie Craft, Theresa Crabtree, Lisa DeBellis; BACK ROW: Julie Bonasso, Tonya Andrick, Leisa Diamond. Cindy Connor, Jason Caldwell, Charlotte Yost, Marsha Thompson, Roger Cunningham, Chad Bundy. ______ CLUBS Sports Clubs 147 Joining the Ranks SPIRIT CLUB — FRONT ROW: Angie Keener, Heidi Grove, Kristy Fisher, Charlene Gough. Shannon Kepler, Valerie Ensminger, Alice Koay, Krista Gallo; SECOND ROW: Harriet Hadley, Patti Ireland, Karen Garrity, Cindy Lance, Amy Julian, Lisa Fabre, Caprice Stephen, Christy Hermosilla; THIRD ROW: Chanell Howes, Jodi Kosick, Janell Howes, Chris Holoch- wost, Kami Kaminski, Kim Hall, Jodi Kerns, Sherri Leonard, Angelia Ham- mond; BACK ROW: Tracy Forcelli, Anne Gorman, Lori Garrity, April Dus- key. Tina Kolbash, Monissa Hall. Robert Haley. Stephanie Graham. Mi- chelle Henderson, Lisa Gall. 148 CLUBS Initiations SPIRIT CLUB — FRONT ROW: Laura Little. Michelle Radcliff, Jill Rannen burg. Chris Rosenberger, Martha Smith, Kevin Moffa, Kathy Parker, Dean- na Morgan, Shelly Shuck, Don Thompson; SECOND ROW: Suzanne Wood. Karen VanPelt, Elizabeth Windsor, Debbie Mentus, Jonathan Rider, Jenny Romino, Fran Rice, Missy Suplita, Heather Manchin, Connie Manley; THIRD ROW: Julie Tonkery, Regina Sutphin, Susan Patterson, Kim Minor, Rochelle Ribel, Shannon Springer, Stephanie Rossi, Michelle Parker, So- nya Marshall; BACK ROW: Tina Walker, Greg Smith, Sherri Tonkovich, Becky Washenitz, Michelle Myers, Kerri Tucker. Crystal Olesh, Beth Man- ella. Bill Clark. Candles, coursages, newspaper hats and vests, cotton sheet togas. Formal ban- quets, special assemblies, pizza parties. Throughout the year, all of these became important to one group or another as they prepared to initiate new members into their organizations. Several clubs, such as FBLA, Quill and Scroll, Thespians, Latin Club and Spanish Club, held banquets in the fall or spring where members were inducted formally. These were usually dress-up” events, but in their traditional style, Latin Club mem- bers donned togas for their annual initiation and banquet. Prior to their formal, candlelight ceremo- ny, new Quill and Scroll members came to school wearing newspaper hats and vests to symbolize their election to the Journal- ism honorary. “It’s a real honor to be in Quill and Scroll because it's a national organization. It's also impressive if you're going into journal- ism, remarked Junior Stephanie Parker. At a special assembly held March 12, 27 juniors and seniors were initiated into Na- tional Honor Society. After the induction, new members were treated to a reception in the foods room. For those groups who did have banquets, the Field Club, Muriales, Stauds, Lakeview Inn in Morgantown and local churches were the most popular spots for dining. Other groups welcomed new members with pizza parties during their scheduled club periods. I think that induction dinners are a great experience. They always seem to go over really well,” explained Senior FBLA mem- ber LeAnn Carder. Whether they lit candles and pledged their loyalities or munched on pizza during their first club meeting, students readily joined the ranks of the 26 Fairmont Senior blue and white clubs. DEMONSTRATING HIS LOYALTY to the Span- ish Club, Sophomore Trev Hall holds his lighted candle as he prepares to repeat the pledge dur- ing the group's fall induction dinner. AFTER SCHOOL CLUB MEETINGS kept many students busy. In Latin Club Adviser Julia Shaw's room, officers Junior Yvonne Lee, Senior Jackie Caldwell and Junior Mary Rowe finalize plans for the Latin banquet. COLLECTING DUES, Science Club Adviser Melia Maiolo meets with members of the club during fourth period. As a new club, members took on the responsibility of cleaning Senior Court, sell- ing plants and sprucing up the campus. A NEW SCHOOL YEAR brought a new form of club registration. Attending his first Bible Club meeting. Junior Bill Thompson completes the necessary membership form as Adviser Brian Cole checks his work. THESPIANS — FRONT ROW: Wanda Hosey. Cecelia Mallamo, Alice Koay, [Jill Rannenburg, Sherri Pyecha, Julie Simmons; SECOND ROW: Christy Hermosilla, Cyndi Hall. Rosemary Enos, Susan Patterson, Crystal Olesh, [Fran Rice, Jenny Hussey, Jackie Francis; THIRD ROW: Kim Harrison, So- nya Marshall, Mimi Teahan, Noelle Hoffman, Angelia Carlson, Connie Neiz- goda, Brent Beeson, Laura McPherson, Shelia Crites; FOURTH ROW: Julie Hayhurst, Stephanie Smith, Jana Woodburn, Sally Lambert, Kim Criss, Ann Hussey, president; Tad Janes, Terri Haught, JoAnn Mallamo. Jill Baker; BACK ROW: Melissa Thomas, Crystal Cross, Chris Bailey, Morgan Weber, Jason Caldwell, Chad Toler, David Howell, Bill Knott, Bridget Bridgette Dobbs, John Sloboda. ___________________ VARSITY LETTERMAN’S CLUB — FRONT ROW: Gina Gallo, president; Margaret Blake. Tina Walker, Carol Potesta, Debbie Mentus, Marina Fo- tiou. Patti Ireland; SECOND ROW: Sean Riley, Pat Larry, Michelle Hender- son, Becky Boone, Amy Julian, Duane Trippett, Chad Bundy; THIRD ROW: Chris Romino, Jim Lamb, David DeLorenzo, John Markovich, Frankie Oli- veto. Kirk Atha, Dave Snider; BACK ROW: Chris Boyer, Mike Barkley, Joe Baldwin, Jeff Tucker, Steve Gall, Bill Greenlee, Mike Bacco. CLUBS Initiations 149 READY FOR ANOTHER YEAR, The Encores TO PASS THE TIME, Senior Danny Denniston welcome the Class of 1987 as they perform searches for an interesting magazine article during Freshman Orientation activities held before Finding a quiet spot in the library to do Aug. 29. some reading. Academics watch ourY 17..1 With the North Central Evaluation of Pub- lic Schools visitation commanding our every move, classes at Fairmont Senior remained interesting and informative. English students watched and participat- ed in the Humanities Fair in the spring by entering reproductions of paintings, sculp- tures and literature of the great artists. Polar Bear parents watched as Fairmont Senior High boasted 37 percent of its stu- dents with 3.0 or higher averages with only 22 percent below 2.0, to lead all four county high schools in academic standing. With a champion Math Field Day team, a “thriller” of a variety show and “resident artists,” classes at Fairmont Senior were The Ones To Watch. After Four Tardies TOTALING THE ABSENCES Students Were Marked As in her third period class, Phase IV English Teacher Mrs. Carol Amos prepares to send her absence slip to the assistant principal’s office. Missing By sixth period we had heard it seven times: “There have been changes made in the absence policy. After you acquire four tardies, you are not to be admitted to class because you cause a disruption. You will spend the period in Mr. Julian’s office ...” Many people didn’t seem to like this new development. Sophomore Alan Gianettino commented, “Personally, I haven’t had a tardy, but if something serious comes up, it shouldn’t matter.’’ And Sophomore Jenny Brumage pointed out, “I don't think that they should count every extra tardy as an absence. Instead of being tardy and being sent to Mr. Julian's office, students could just skip the class. On the other hand, Freshman Harriet Hadley found that the policy was pretty fair.” Sophomore John Bailey con- curred, except for homeroom. Teachers tended to agree that the policy was helping to cut down on tardies in their classes. Mrs. Sally Feltz, learning disabilities teacher, believed the addition “places more re- sponsibility on the student. Mrs. Julia Shaw, Latin instruc- tor, thought the added points concerning tardies have worked beautifully. Everybody gets here on time. We needed it (the policy) all along. EXCUSED FROM HER regular class. Senior Bridgette Dobbs begins work on a make-up test in Mrs. Diana Munza's room. 152 ACADEMICS Absence Policy DURING SIXTH PERIOD. Sopho- more Bridget Kropp picks up an absence slip from Miss Tina Rug- giero's room. FULFILLING ONE OF HIS DU TIES as assistant principal, Mr. Lou Julian calls a parent to find out why her daughter was not in class. AWAITING THEIR CUE TO PER FORM, Polar Bear Band mem- bers take part in the annual Bands Spectacular in Septem- ber. Groups such as the band. Choraliers and drama play casts were excused at various times during the year to attend state and national competitions. CHECKING THE ATTENDANCE at the West Virginia Scholastic Press Association convention, seniors Rosella Libonati and Va- larie Hinton volunteer their time on a Saturday morning. ACADEMICS Absence Policy 153 ON A WARM October day. stu- dents carry their books as they walk from the Freshman Build- ing to their next classes. As a requirement for the year, reading books was a stiff Sentence According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, a book is a number of printed or written sheets of paper, etc., fas- tened together, usually between protective covers. Yeah! Sure! Have you ever had English sixth period? Every time a new novel is assigned, there is a stampede to the box of books. Finding one with all pages and a cover intact is a real accomplishment. But if you're one of the unlucky ones, and the book happens to finish disentegrating while it is in your possession, you have to fork over the money to pay for it. And then there is the problem of having first lunch. If you have a full schedule and can't get to your locker between classes, you have to carry three books around all afternoon. Great! Of course, there are advantages to having textbooks. One great one is that you can make elaborate book covers. Most teachers require them, so why not make the best of it? You can use contact paper, magazine pictures, stickers, ready- made covers or create your own design with blank paper and art supplies. As an alternative, some prefer to go for practi- cality rather than self-expression. This is accomplished by using a sturdy old Shop 'n Save bag. It saves time and maybe some money. You can't ignore some of the innovative ways people carry books or attempt to get out of lugging them around. Back- packs and gymbags are popular ways to transport the vol- umes when it is absolutely necessary to have them handy. On the other hand, some people arrange to share lockers with four or five friends who happen to have lockers very close to each of their classes. That way they can dash to a different locker in between each class, to save the biceps some trauma. But you must realize that books are an absolutely neces- sary part of attending school. After all, we are here to study and learn, aren’t we? ACADEMICS 1 54 Books CRITICALLY THINKING ABOUT STRATEGY, freshmen Pat Con- ley and Paxton Kirby play their original war game in their Inter Disciplinary Studies class. CONSIDERING MEDICAL ART as a career choice. Sophomore Ben Manly practices drawing the leg muscles during his men- torship in Inter Disciplinary Studies class. AS THE YEARBOOKS ARE DE- LIVERED to homerooms, juniors Steve Gall and Stephanie Gra- ham crowd around Mrs. Kathy Weiss’ desk to get their first look at the 1983 MAPLE LEAVES. ENJOYING THE SPRING AIR at lunchtime, seniors Kim Criss, Anne Hussey and Julie Hay- hurst spend their time away from the books in discussing what they will do later in the day. ACADEMICS Books 155 My Test Grade Is Hanging on a Cliff Cliff’s Motes, the little paperback saviors that many people became dependent on while studying literature, were found alongside many of the novels assigned by English teachers. It wasn’t altogether uncommon that whenever a 1984 book was seen in a locker, a yellow and black striped book with the same title was not far behind. Every time a volume was required reading material, stu- dents rushed off to Mason’s Pharmacy and Walden Books to snap up the remaining copies of Cliff’s Motes. Monarch Motes, available at James and Law, were also in use but not nearly as frequently. While Cliff’s Motes had questions for review, Monarchs had essay questions with answers. Other than that, they contained about the same information. The notes include a biographical sketch of the author, a brief summary of the novel, a list of characters, summaries and commentaries of each chapter, a bibliogra- phy and notes on theme, character analysis, style and struc- ture. These subjects were extremely helpful to the students’ understanding of the classics. Over 90 percent of the Phase IV English students used Cliff's Motes on a regular basis. “They provide a summary of material that you were to have read the night before but fell asleep trying to comprehend,’’ one student explained. Some people felt that Cliff's Motes were very helpful as a supplement, but stressed that they should not be used as a substitute for the book itself. Senior Ann Hussey elaborated, “I think Cliff’s Motes should be used as a review after you’ve read the book. Most Cliff’s were purchased at Walden Books, although Sophomore Jay Pitzer remarked, “I don’t buy them; I use other people’s,'' as many other students did too. A few people didn’t believe that Cliff’s and Monarch Motes aided their studies. “They more or less confuse me, Senior Jim Hall admitted. “I’d rather read the book and interpret it myself. WANTING TO GET an inside edge on THE JUNGLE. Sopho more Jeanne Phillips flips through the Cliff’s at Mason Pharmacy. _ ACADEMICS 1 56 Cliffs Notes QUICKLY GOING OVER the pre- vious night's chapters. Senior Lisa Carson silently hopes she won't have a pop quiz. BEFORE THE BELL RINGS for class. Sophomore Debbie Men- tus finishes her reading assign- ment in THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE. REVIEWING THE INFORMA TION on characterization. Sen- ior Beth Davis prepares for a test in Mrs. Carol Amos' class. ACADEMICS Cliff’s Motes 157 ACTING OUT a Roman wedding for their Latin project, sopho- mores Patti Ireland, the bride, and Mike Heffner, the groom, ex- plain the traditional wedding apparel to their class. IN COMPLETION of their first nine weeks of Phase IV English, seniors Tad Janes, Mark Wal- kup, Mike Garman and Matt McLaughlin sing the Eagles “Seven Bridges Road” as part of their group project for Mrs. Car- ol Amos' class. POINTING OUT the fine details to Sophomore Bill Phillips. Sophomore Todd West exam- ines the projects in the library during the Social Studies Fair. HELPING TO SET UP the science projects in the gym. Freshman Janell Howes tapes a poster to the wall in preparation for the newly revived Science Fair. 158 ACADEMICS Projects To everyday work, long-term assignments were an interest- ing Contrast Throughout life, everyone must do a variety of different tasks. Some are easy, run-of-the-mill types of things, while others are a little more complicated. Take a review exercise in subtraction — not much problem. But then there were the times when the teachers said projects were coming up . . . Probably the hardest part of creating a special project was coming up with an idea. Once that was out of the way, life seemed much easier. Supplies were bought, or gathered from various and sundry placed around the house, and work was begun. Almost all English teachers assigned a project to their students at some point in the year. Mrs. Linda O. Morgan, Phase IV English teacher, had all her students reproduce famous paintings for their unit on art. Junior Ron Radcliff commented, “The research of painting and finding art to copy was a lot of fun. I chose abstract art. which was easier to do than some of the more classical works. This year, the school had its first annual Science and Social Studies fairs. All students enrolled in a science class were required to do a project, although social studies stu- dents were not. The experiments were entered in different categories, and prizes were awarded in each. Sophomore Jennifer Eddy, grand prize winner, remarked. It was a lot of hard work, but it was fun. I enjoyed going up to the college. Winners of the Fairmont Senior fair went on to compete in the regional fair at Fairmont State College, where Sopho- more Jeff Poston won second place, Freshman Harriet Had- ley earned third place and Freshman Bill Ruoff received an honorable mention in their respective categories. Latin enrollants had to create something special to display that dealt with Rome or Greece. The projects were widely varied, ranging from cookies and posters to the acting out of a Roman wedding. General Math II, Inter-Disciplinary Studies, Journalism I and Computer Science classes were a few of the many others where students also completed projects. So projects were an ever present, unavoidable part of the school year. But, at times, they were an interesting contrast to the typical classroom activity. BEFORE PRESENTING THE PLAY “Our Town” in Mrs. Glen- na Martin’s Phase II English class. Sophomore Jill Rannen- burg demonstrates how to apply stage make-up by using Sopho- more Bill Phillips as her model. ACADEMICS Projects 159 _ SAYING IT ALL with her expres sion. Junior Stephanie Parker wonders how she will ever meet the February 3 deadline for her advertising section. WHILE TAKING NOTES, HI-LIFE feature editors Senior Lisa Car- son and Sophomore Dani Che- fren interview Mr. John Myers, superintendent of schools, about the school bond. AS HE LISTENS to Ghost in the Machine” the day following the Police concert. Sophomore Stu- dent Life assistant editor Mike Heffner types the Final copy of his homecoming story. PREPARING TO HAND IN the stories they wrote over the weekend, Journalism I students Freshmen Monissa Hall and Lau- ra Little and Sophomore Christi- na Konya begin sixth period. 160 ACADEMICS Journalism CREATING AN ORDERLY SYS TEM, Public Relations staff members Carmen Gripper, Deb- bie Haldeman, Valarie Hinton, Stephanie Bock and Theresa Blake prepare to send out THE LOOP CONNECTION. AFTER CLASS, yearbook staff senior members Rosella Libon- ati. Kelly Mossburg and Mary Sansalone put protective covers on the 1983 MAPLE LEAVES be fore its distribution to students. Spending the Year Turning Out the Pages ‘‘I think we’ll have to flop this picture of John. Did you tell me to use a double — plus column format with seven picas each? And you want spot color on that flat and four color pro- cess on this other signature? Oh good. The second spread is a natural. Now I can bleed the face into the gutter.” Where are the paste ups for the basketball program? Are the officer pictures on that contact sheet? Would you please get the ads sold? “We have a deadline to meet.” Students in journalism attended many workshops to im- prove their skills in copy writing, layout and design. The Herff Jones yearbook seminar was held in June at Fairmont State College where Sophomore Mike Heffner won first place in the advanced layout division. Actually the techniques that I used on the layout were things I had just learned, and I was surprised that I won, he disclosed. Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., was another place to discover new yearbook and news magazine trends. Two Hi- Life and five Maple Leaves staff members went in July for one week each of intense study in writing and layout ideas. Hi-Life editor Robert Haley received the Most Likely to Succeed award in the editors’ category. The student count in Journalism I classes more than tri- pled. Last year, 15 aspiring writers were enrolled in Journal- ism I, but this year’s roster numbered 54. Freshman Pinar Taskin commented, I wanted to become exposed to differ- ent types of classes, so I thought journalism would be a good idea. The yearbook, news magazine and public relations staff periods served to break the monotony of classroom routine. One could be creative and work at his or her own pace, just as long as the deadlines were met. As Junior Cait Anthony explained, It provides an hour when I can relax more than in other classes. It’s not as demanding, yet I still learn a lot. At times though, things didn’t go exactly according to plan. But the picture of John still doesn't fit! The double-plus column format won’t work. Now what style should we try?” We can’t afford spot color and four color process. You haven't even sold the ads yet!? C’mon guys! “We have a deadline to meet!” ACADEMICS Journalism 161 PERFORMING HIS SOLO at the Christmas concert. Junior Eric Tucker sings “O Holy Night.” Their Sound Makes Quite a Show As the sounds of rattling sheet music and warm-up scales filled the area backstage, the group prepared itself for an- other performance. Dance steps were rehearsed over and over again and last minute primping was completed. Places were taken and the show began . . . Many hours of practice went into the performances before they were polished and flawless. After school Choralier re- hearsals on stage. Encore practice in the hallways and on the back drive, and an hour a day, every school day of the year, were utilized, giving rise to their slogan it's not just singing — it’s a way of life. Some of the more serious performers took voice lessons, adding greatly to the time spent on their choral work. As part of their show choir image. Ensemble members traveled to various community meetings such as Rotary and Kiwanis to give performances to groups who requested that they come. However, all this hard work paid off. The Ensemble, in their first competition at the West Virginia Music Educators’ Association State Show Choir competition, placed second in the state. Junior Eric Tucker and seniors Betsy Hewitt, De- vorah Pitzer, Tad Janes, Kathy Clayton and Mary Amy West were chosen for the All-State Chorus and performed in Par- kersburg with the group. And in the Mew Orleans Music Festival in Louisiana, the Ensemble once again prevailed when they won first place in the nation. There, the Chora- liers, performing as a concert choir, received second place, just one point away from first place. (Cont. on page 164) 162 ACADEMICS Choral Groups DURING THEIR AWARD WIN NING PROGRAM, Senior Ensem- ble members Kevin Everhart and Devorah Pitzer entertain a capacity crowd. In addition to singing, the Encores added cho- reography to their perfor- mances. IN A SEPTEMBER PRACTICE. Sophomore Ron Pyles. Senior Leonard Wright, Senior Paul Windsor and Junior Eric Tucker study their music in preparation for the first concert. IN A SKIT for ‘‘Christmas is Coming . . . All Over the World,” Senior Choralier member Char- lotte Yost scrubs the stage floor while the group displays a vari- ety of costumes from other lands. ON STAGE FOR THE annual spring concert. Junior Mark Walkup, Senior Mike Garman and Junior Matt McLaughlin do the back-up vocals, while Senior Tad Janes sings Billy Joel’s “For the Longest Time.” ACADEMICS Choral Groups 163 W' SINGING RUDOLPH the Red Nosed Reindeer, Mr. Gibbs Da- vidson. athletic trainer; Mr. Den- nis Hermosilla, freshman foot- ball and basketball coach, and Mr. Skip Deliigatti. football coach, participate in the skit by “The Six Coaches. Show . . . (Cont. from page 162) 164 ACADEMICS Choral Groups The Choraliers started off the year s performances with their annual Christmas concert Dec. 9-10. It utilized the theme “Christmas is Coming ... All Over the World. Next on the year's agenda was a variety show, in which they reproduced the Thriller video by Michael Jackson. The last large-scale production of the year was the annual spring concert May 18-19, with the theme ‘Life is a Celebration.” Adding greatly to the visual effects of the groups was the choreography arranged by former Choralier member Shar- ene Sindledecker. a sophomore drama major at Fairmont State College. Of course, being accepted into the Choraliers was not quite as easy as it looked. Junior Shelly Baldwin elaborated, “When I tried out for Choraliers as a sophomore, I was really nervous, but it didn't prepare me for Ensemble tryouts. They were no longer in front of one judge, but in front of most of the Ensemble members!” Even though Choraliers. Chorus and Ensemble were classes for which the members received regular credit, these also provided many enjoyable times to spend with friends. Sophomore Andrea Feltz commented, “I wasn't sure what it would be like, but now that I know, Choraliers is one of my favorite classes. WHILE CHORALIERS SING “Ease on Down the Road from THE WIZ. seniors Joanna Bourne and Marina Fotibu urge each other to take life easy. WITH LOTS OF ENERGY and ab stract poses. Ensemble mem- bers bring their Christmas pro- duction to a close. DANCING IN THE STYLE of the 1950’s to “Rag Mop,” Senior Tad Janes and Junior Cecelia Mallamo participate in the fina- le of the spring concert. IN THE ANNUAL Christmas con cert. Freshman Beth Julian serves as accompanist for the Chorus. WITH A GUITAR FOR ACCOM PANIMENT, Senior Mike Gar- man sings Lynard Skynard's “Sweet Home Alabama.“ in the Variety Show. ACADEMICS Choral Groups 165 ACADEMICS 1 Ow Class Choices sbj': d? ON THE IDS Phase IV English trip to New York. Senior Bob Co- leman prepares to look at the city through a telescope on the observation deck of the World Trade Center. ENROLLED IN HER FIRST re- quired year of science, Fresh- man Andrea Moroose learns about air currents by flying pa- per airplanes in Mr. Charles Snyder’s class. DURING PHYSICS CLASS. Sen ior David Sago utilizes his class time to conduct an experiment assigned by Substitute Teacher Kenneth Hibbs. AS A GUEST SPEAKER for the business classes. Attorney Jane Mainella discusses which courses will be beneficial to take when considering a law career. Preparing for college meant making a classy Choice The trauma of making out a schedule hits the student in May of every year. The requirements for graduation must take first priority, but what about all of the classes one wants to take? First of all, there’s English — every year, no ifs, and or buts. Three years of social studies, two of both math and science, one of health and one of physical education round out the graduation priorities. That leaves 11 class periods of one’s high school career to take what one wishes. Some wanted to further their basic educational needs by signing up for advanced classes such as trigonometry, math analysis, chemistry, physics and advanced physical educa- tion. Others decided to go a different route by having subjects outside of the typical curriculum. Some of the most popular ones were languages, foods, business, journalism, music and technical classes. “I took Spanish classes because I thought it would be a challenge to learn another language. I also believe that it will help me in preparing for college, commented Sophomore Sharon Wells. Many times, seniors with special permission took classes at Fairmont State College to begin accumulating college credits. If they had all of their required classes accounted for, then seniors were able to take work study and go home after fourth period. Others with work experience-lab were able to leave school to go to their jobs. Another curriculum angle included taking vocational classes at the Marion County Vocational Center. Students could ride a bus to the center and participate in programs such as residential wiring, auto body repair, welding, Drafting III and IV, industrial electronics and mining. These lasted for three class periods and counted as 30 credits. One thousand-eighty hours per school year were spent in classes; consequently, making one’s schedule was an impor- tant step in high school life. TO LEARN ABOUT THE INTER- NAL ORGANS of mammals, sen- iors Anna Li, Jackie Caldwell, Ann Hussey, Lisa Tsai and In- structor Bill Lawson dissect rab- bits in Physiology Anatomy class. PARTICIPATING IN A MAY DAY PROTEST for French I class, stu- dents march around the campus, venting their dislikes of certain established policies. Their de- mands included Longer Lunch- time and Return Our Music. ACADEMICS Class Choices 16 MOLDING CLAY INTO THE FORM of a worn- WITH A WIDE RANGE of occupational selec- an. Junior Maria McCafferty, a native of Scot- tions on Career Day, Dr. Harold Kidder ex- land, works to complete a project in Mr. Don plores the unique points of natural resources Stevens’ Art II class. and agriculture. OMMUNITY watch on.rc€ify As the year progressed, community in- volvement at Fairmont Senior aided stu- dents from the aspects of good business techniques to deciding on a career. Area business people and government of- ficals watched as 24 juniors and seniors “ran” Fairmont for a day during the Cham- ber of Commerce’s Student Business Gov- ernment Day in November. Fairmont citizens and students watched and welcomed Sophomore Mary Lou Ret- ton, an Olympic gymnastics hopeful, on her own day at the Middletown Mall last fall. From choosing a career to observing “Mary Lou Retton Day,” Fairmont’s people and places were The Ones To Watch. - COMMUNITY 168 Divider Searching for Entertainment Escaping the Doldrums “Yawn! Ho-hum! Mom, I'm bored. There's nothing to do.” And so the dilemma of the Fairmont teenager begins. The weekend has finally arrived, and we re ready to take a break away from the pressures of going to school throughout the week. But what is there to do? Fairmont teenagers fall into the doldrums, as they realize that there is nothing to do in Fair- mont. The two area theaters, Fairmont and Ty- gart Valley Cinemas, provide entertainment HAVING FUN IN FAIRMONT, sophomores Sean Riley and Kyle Cheslock enjoy dinner at the new- ly opened Rax Restaurant on Locust Avenue. on some weekends, but movies can’t al- ways fill the void created by a boring week- end. Skating rinks and bowling alleys give teenagers a chance for recreation and phys- ical exercise. However, some students are so tired by the weekend that the thought of having to move their arms and legs re- pulses them. Other teens visit the shopping malls to shop and eat. It gives them a chance to get out of the house and see their friends, or LEADING INTO FAIRMONT, the High Level Bridge marks the “Friendly City” as the site of entertainment for past, present and future gen- erations. pick up that little something they have been wanting for weeks. Still, something is missing. Contrary to the beliefs of most teenagers, there are things to do. Morgantown is the site of several concerts, plays and ballets. Clarksburg and Morgantown have different stores to satisfy the needs of the compul- sive buyer. And if a student is really de- prived of entertainment, he can drive to Pittsburgh for even better cultural events and stores. Mom. I'm meeting Susan at the theater to see a movie. I’ll be back later. Jones ervice 521 Gaston Avenue 363-4492 SNUGGLED INSIDE THE warmth of a fur, Senior Devorah Pitzer models one of the many fine furs available at Jones Fur Service. ROYAL CROWN COLA 170 COMMUNITY Advertising May Brothers Co. Concrete Blocks Ready-Mix Concrete Portland Cement Sand Mortar 714 Merchant St. 366-0410 Wabash Extension 366-2400 COMMUNITY - _ Advertising 1 1 iCirhe f'lxntl 600 Fairmont Avenue 366-9711 liaameu Morons 1377 Locust Avenue 366-3311 Party with the Party People Come and Boogie at Professional DJ Lighted Dance Floor Hottest specials goin' 2000 watts of dynamite sound Rock n roll all night long Party down 7 nights a week, 8 p.m.-3:30 a.m. 425 Fairmont Avenue 363-9619 COMMUNITY Advertising 1 3 ANTHONY CHEVROLET 1229 Country Club Road Fairmont, WV 26554 366-3500 DISPLAYING ONE OF THE LATEST MODELS. Salesman Nick Calabrase in- vites car buyers to shop at ANTHONY CHEVROLET. BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1984 HAUGE’S FLOWER STORE, INC. AND GARDEN CENTER 505 Fairmont Avenue Phone 366-3410 Highway 73 South Phone 534-3341 ''Hauge’s Plants Are Greenhouse Fresh” 1 79 East Grafton Road 366-5500 “The secret of Holiday Inn is you arrive a guest — but you return a friend” 174 COMMUNITY Advertising Looking Good Furniture Appliances Phone 366-4100 117 Fairmont Avenue P.O. Box 792 Fairmont, WV 26555-0792 COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. Mrs. J. Keith Wade Hunter Insurance Agency 503 Morgantown Ave. 366-2500 Our Pride Is Showing Looking good is a matter of pride. Most people take pride in their appearance and in the appearance of their school. But pride in a school can only be measured by how oth- ers see the school. To promote Polar Bear pride, Student Council members kept the halls decorated with banners and signs all year long that encouraged the student body to take pride in their school. Mr. (Tom) Dragich has done a lot for this school, especially with Student Coun- cil and Leadership Skills class, ' remarked Junior Carol Lewis. ‘Much time and effort was put into a successful season for the football and basketball teams. The Proud Crowd showed their spirit until the end at states, ’ she added. But what about people outside the school? How do they feel about the stu- dents, teachers, sports teams or the aca- demic end of Fairmont Senior High School? “The education our children have re- ceived at Fairmont Senior has been greatly influenced by their educational background at Fairmont Catholic, commented Mrs. STANDING TO SHOW THEIR SCHOOL SPIRIT, the newest Polar Bears learn of Fairmont Sen- ior's cheering legacy at Freshman Orientation. This same enthusiasm led the “Proud Crowd” to win Best Cheering” award at the state basket- ball tournament. Mary Lou Prudnick, mother of juniors Mi- chelle and Rachelle. “Fairmont Senior has enhanced their education through acceler- ated courses and it would be nice to see more advanced courses offered to the stu- dents for a better background for college. Also to boost school pride, Spirit Club and cheerleaders sold buttons, shakers and bumper stickers, while the Sophomore Class sold blue and white bandanas and Choraliers sold Polar Bear painters hats. Even the teachers got in the spirit. Mrs. Carol Amos, who transferred last fall from East Fairmont, displayed her pride for FSH by decorating her room with the royal blue and white school colors, from typewriter cover to chair cover to bulletin boards. The pride displayed through signs in the halls carried over into the community. Dur- ing football season, signs, banners and mar- kees throughout Fairmont wished the Polar Bears luck in their efforts to advance in the state playoffs. Most people aren't satisfied with their ap- pearance, even if the mirror’s reflection meets their approval. The real test comes when an acquaintance or even a stranger pays them a compliment. Like an individual who pays attention to his appearance, a student body must groom its school to reflect the pride that grows within. COMMUNITY Advertising 175 508 Fairmont Avenue RELAXING AFTER A hard workhout. Graduate Bill Keefover. owner Tim Slamick and Graduate Paul Rowand lean against a barbell. PREPARING FOR HIS next body building compe- develop his biceps under the watchful eye of Mr. tition. Graduate Bill Keefover dols arm curls to Slamick. Owned by Social Studies Teacher Tim Slamick 176 COMMUNITY Advertising CLIMBING ON A VPI System, Seniors (FRONT ROW) Bryan Towns. Chad Norman. Eddie Lamb, Employee Mitch Markovich and Jim Sears Chris Viani. Gina Gallo, Robert O’Neil, (BACK ROW) Mike Chefren, visit Mountaineer Electric on Rt. 19 in Westchester (363-0230). COMMUNITY Advertising 177 FOODLAND MARKET Tygart Valley Foodland Route 250 South 366-7090 Bellview Foodland Fairhills Plaza 363-9839 Community Foodland 309 Merchant Street Locally Owned and Operated BOASTING THAT THEY REALLY “know how to feed a family, Foodland Markets are located in three Fairmont locations, including the Tygart Valley Foodland at Route 250 South (366-7090). 178 COMMUNITY Advertising Students Experience a ‘Typical Day’ Of Fire Trucks and Meter Reading It must be nice to ride around in a patrol car through the streets of Fairmont every day. Anybody could put out a fire; it can't be that hard. Teaching at Fairmont State College is probably no different than teaching at Fair- mont Senior. Twenty-four FSH students learned what a typical work day is like for county offi- cials, businessmen and professional people when they participated in the first annual Business Government Day November 1. Many students, including those from the other three county high schools who also participated, assumed the role of their per- son and handled much of the work day load. Some participants found their day “on the job to be pretty routine, while oth- ers experienced more unusual assign- ments. Senior Diana Irons, working with Richard E. Bennett, division of customer services at Monongahela Power, stated that she was all dressed up, but didn’t realize she was going to be reading meters at people’s houses. “I always wanted to know what it would be like to ride around on a truck,” ex- claimed Senior Bill Burns, who spent the day working with David Wimer. Fairmont Fire Chief. Sponsored by the Marion County Cham- ber of Commerce, the program was initiat- ed in hopes of helping students learn more about Fairmont businesses. “It was a very interesting day. Now I know a little more about what I can plan for the future, explained Senior Lee Ann McElroy, who assisted Court Reporter Terri Cheslock. Students and supervisors participating were honored at a tea November 28 by the Junior Woman's Club and Woman's Club. Certificates were presented to schools and students for their assistance in the first- time program. Other FSH students involved in the pro- gram were Ron Radcliff, Julie Shaffer, Jackie Caldwell, Sheila Stevens, Stephanie Parker, Cristina Geso, Rosemary Enos, Greg Myers, Lisa Pitman, Mary Amy West, Dawn Belvin, Marsha Thompson, Leisa Dia- mond, Kevin Everhart. Betsy Hewitt. Valer- ie Hinton, Michael Biafore, Sally Lambert, Andy Serdich, Lisa Toothman and Kelli Ko- vach. Miss Madeline Oliverio and Mrs. Lin- da Morgan served as faculty coordinators. Whether they assisted the city manager as Ron Radcliff did, observed the activities of a college football coach as Andy Serdich did or watched the operation of The Times- West Virginian as Cristina Geso and Greg Myers did. Fairmont Senior students re- ceived a taste of the real business world. LEARNING MORE about the role of a Fairmont State College professor. Senior Betsy Hewitt ob- serves Dr. James Hales while she participates in the first Marion County Business Government Day. TO RECEIVE A FEW TIPS on the game of foot ball. Senior Andy Serdich listens to the advice offered by FSC Head Football Coach Larry McDaniel. COMMUNITY Advertising 179 Tri-City Word of Faith Word of Faith Christian God dont malf no Jgnk SERVICE SCHEDULE AT TUI CITY SUNDAY 10 ANA « PH HID NITE 7PM NELCOME SERVING ALL DENOMINATIONS. Tri-City Word of Faith, located at 805 East Grafton Road (363-6295), invites Fairmont residents to worship with them. 180 COMMUNITY Advertising c.w. Stickley Contracting Rt. 7 Box 86 363-5439 SUPERIOR PHOTO SERVICE Complete Photographic Supply and Equipment 641 E. Brock way Morgantown 292-8434 Ted Ryan Opticians 236 Adams Street Fairmont, West Virginia 366-6022 Superior Industrial Laundries 409 Boyers Avenue P.O. Box 696 Morgantown, W.V. 26507 Office 304-599-0444 Home 363-5439 QSKLJ S Rt, 25 North Farmington, WV 26571 8256113 182 COMMUNITY Advertising Unique to Fairmont Pepperoni Capital One of the things Fairmonters take for granted is the pepperoni roll. We assume that we can go anywhere and buy one, but we can't. The pepperoni roll is unique to Fairmont. The pepperoni roll originated here in Fair- mont in 1939 by Joe and Theresa Agiro, in their Robinson Street Bakery. Joe, who was also a miner, noticed that most miners car- ried hard rolls and pieces of pepperoni in their lunches. He had the idea of putting the pepperoni inside the bread. His bakery, which is known today as the Country Club Bakery, was the first to start making pep- peroni rolls. Colasessano's Carry-Out on Pennsylva- nia Avenue started making their own hoa- gie-style pepperoni rolls and Sicilian crust pizza in 1957. They soon became pepperoni roll specialists. Their Italian foods are made from scratch, using old family recipes. Josephine Colasessano cans all of the peppers used on the pizzas and pepperoni rolls as well as mixing the ingredients for the sauce and dough. Josephine’s son, Joe, SPRINKLING CHEESE over Sicilian pizza. Rita Greynolds prepares an Italian specialty to be served at Colasessano’s Carry-Out, 506 Pennsyl- vania Ave., as Betty Efaw wraps a pepperoni roll in anticipation of a customer's first scrumptious bite. is the manager of the carryout service and carries on the family tradition. Even though representatives from bak- eries across the country have come to Col- asessano’s to learn how to make pepperoni rolls, they have not become as popular as pizza or tacos. High labor costs and the in- creasing price of pepperoni have caused this isolation, according to the Colasessano family. If the pepperoni roll won’t come to the people, the people come to the pepperoni roll. Its rarity has attracted several famous people to the restaurant. Bruno Samartino, Sam Huff, John McKay. Arch Moore, Sen. Jennings Randolph and Ted Kennedy are just a few who have enjoyed a Colases- sano's pepperoni roll. These visits prompt- ed the sign hanging over the door that reads ' Through these doors have walked champi- ons.'' The walls of Colasessano’s are lined with literally hundreds of pictures of their well-known guests. Colasessano’s has definitely become a Fairmont landmark as residents by the doz- ens have been known to purchase pepper- oni rolls and mail them to friends and rela- tives across the US and abroad. Who needs Chicago’s winds, Philadelphia’s brotherly love or Detroit’s motor city? Fairmont has ' the pepperoni capital of the world.” COMMUNITY Advertising 183 LEARNING HOW THE FAMILY busi- ness operates. Juniors Kelly Drum- mond and Jeff Tucker and Freshman Kerri Tucker visit with Nevin Hyde at SOLES ELECTRIC. Holbert Road (363 2058). 184 COMMUNITY Advertising COMMUNITY Advertising 185 Meet the Newest Polar Bears At Home Away from Home Have you ever been away from home? No. not on East Side instead of West Side, or in Rivesville rather than Fairmont, but really away from home. You know, like the time you attended an out-of state summer camp and got homesick when you couldn’t adapt to your new surroundings. Fairmont Senior hosted three foreign stu- dents who all adapted well to being far away from home: Junior Maria McCafferty of Scotland, Senior Arthur Braun from West Germany and Senior Ruben Ruiloba of Panama. While Arthur and Ruben were ex- change students, and returned home at the end of the school year, Maria moved perma- nently to Fairmont Oct. 4. Skin heads, mods, modettes, punks, preps, posers and new wavers. If you moved to Scotland today, into what group would you fall? Well, Maria says she has tried just about every group listed above. The new Fairmont resident said her fa- vorite thing about the United States is McDonald's, while her least favorite thing is the people. “You see, in Scotland, kids are a lot wilder and being an individual is impor- tant to them, she explained. A brief summary of Maria s hometown of Niddrie. located in Edinburgh, shows why she thinks the American school system and night action are boring. While in Scotland, Maria went out to discos on school nights and weekends. By the way, in Scotland stu- dents attend school from age 4 or 5 to age 16. Maria went to nine different periods a day, but had Fridays off from school. The same classes were not repeated every day. Another interesting thing about Scotland is that all districts fight one another. Maria said. Sometimes the fighting gets so bad that one side of the street fights the other. She helped support her district by belong- ing to the YNTs, otherwise known as the Young Niddrie Terrorists. The only require- ments for membership in the gang were that you had to be tough and own a pair of black hightops, both of which Maria met with ease. Although Maria has only been in Amer- ica a short while, she is like almost every other high school student — she has to have her MTV. Some of her favorite groups include U2, New Order, Bauhaus (a German band) and the B52s. Whether Maria stays in the U.S. or re- turns to her native country, she plans to become an architect or something related COMMUNITY OD Advertising to the art field. Since his arrival in Fairmont last Septem- ber. Arthur has adapted to the American style of life. Like any other teen, he enjoys sports, video games and listening to groups such as Pink Floyd. However, he admits he dislikes television, except for some movies on cable, because of the commercials. Arthur stayed with the family of Fresh- man Gary Weaver in Whitehall. He enjoys participating in sports, especially soccer. In comparing West German and Ameri- can school systems, there are many differ- ences. Arthur felt the Americans have much stricter rules, but school is very easy. The German school system seems very complicated and much harder. At times, student have 13 different subjects in a one- week period. The one thing Arthur really likes about America is the people who have been very friendly, unlike most of those in Germany. That friendship makes him want to come back to the U.S. someday. I have really enjoyed my stay here and would like to visit the United States again, he said. Could you imagine going to school from April to December? Ruben can, because in his native Panama that is when students attend school. An exchange student at Fair- mont Senior, he spent January through May in Fairmont as part of the Youth Ex- change Service program. In Panama. Ruben attends a Bachelor in Science school where he is studying to be- come a doctor. Every class he takes at this special school is related to his study of medicine. At his school, Ruben has eight classes lasting 40 minutes each. Even though schools in Panama differ from those in the U.S., teenage life is basi- cally the same. Students in Panama like those in America like to hang out in video arcades, malls, pizza places and the ever- popular McDonald's. When he wasn’t there. Ruben pursued his hobbies of poetry, drawing and music. Although they didn't have to battle for hot showers, suffer through short-sheeted beds or spend long hours practicing as stu- dents often do while at summer camps, these three students had some adjustments to make as they received their first taste of American life here in Fairmont, West Vir- ginia, United States of America. ON CAMPOS, SENIOR RUBEN RUILOBA of Pa nama and Junior Maria McCafferty of Scotland listen as Senior Arthur Braun jokes about his first day in the United States. While Ruiloba and Braun were exchange students. McCafferty moved permanently to the U.S. in October. AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY BY Professional Photographer Ron Musgrave SENIOR PORTRAITS our specialty In Studio Reasonable Rates Moneyback Guarantee Outdoors Higher Quality Faster Service Special Note to Seniors: According to a recent opinion of the West Virginia State Attor- ney General’s Office, seniors may go to the photographer of their choice. WE DO A BETTER JOB ... WE HAVE TO! PHOTOGRAPHY IS OUR BUSINESS . . . OUR ONLY BUSINESS Studio Residence 209 Market Street Rivesville 363-6567 278-9942 u; i l Y _ _ Advertising J. O 1017 Fairmont Avenue 363-6170 ARRIVING AT HIS FATHER S BUSINESS, Sophomore Donnie O’Mara visits the Freshtastiks food bar and watches steaks sizzle on the grill at Bonanza. Route 250 South 366-9757 SCANNING THE MENU, Freshman Kerri Tucker tries to decide what to have for dinner at Three Ways Inn. 188 COMMUNITY Advertising Sixlli St reel I li n mcH i) BROWSING AT THE WIDE SELECTION of novelty items in the Fife and Drum Shoppe. Junior Stephanie Parker shops at Sixth Street Pharmacy. Brady 5 Bervice Center 700 Fairmont Avenue 363-9769 SEEING HIS REFLECTION in his work. Ja- mie Clutter cleans a windshield while on the job at Brady’s Service Center. Three Students in Musical A ‘Pioneer’ Play Five minutes until showtime, shouted the director. Soon the nervous butterflies died down as the actors stepped out on to the stage to start the first act of Prickett's Fort: An American Frontier Musical. The play, performed at the historical fort, was written by Seseen Francis and directed by Tom Stevick. It featured FSH students Chris Bailey. Rosemary Enos and Wibb Enos. I learned a lot about pioneer life by working on the play, commented Chris. I found out that during the times of a sus- pected Indian raid, the pioneers never left the fort. Four or five families lived in a sin- gle cabin within the fort, and the provisions were poor. Most of the men s costuming used in the play was borrowed from employees of the fort. The women's costumes were bor- rowed or made by Sharene Sindledecker, a Fairmont Senior High School graduate. Adapting to performing on a portable stage caused many problems. The actors had to assemble the stage and carry the seating for the audience out of the fort. The cast members became known as the bleacher creatures, because of their black and blue bruised legs. The play also gained publicity for Prick- ett's Fort. Out-of-state residents from Penn- sylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Florida and Ala- bama flocked to Fairmont to see the pro- duction. The overwhelming success of the play has caused the fort to consider spon- soring the play as an annual event. As they took their final bow at the con- clusion of the play, three Fairmont Senior students had the satisfaction of bringing a part of history to life for the community. PORTRAYING JAMES MORGAN. Junior Chris Bailey confronts his father, played by Jim Doyle, on the issue of joining the militia. MEETING UNDER THE MOONLIGHT at rustic Prickett’s Fort, FSH graduates Don Raikes and Sharene Sindledecker re-enact history. SURROUNDED BY OTHER MEMBERS of the cho- rus, Junior Rosemary Enos ties the storyline to- gether with song. COMMUNITY Advertising 189 SCHULTZ FOR THE BEST in heavy equipment, check out SCHULTZ MACHINE COMPANY INC.. Route 73 North. Fairmont (363-9964.) 190 COMMUNITY Advertising Penn Auto Rt. 19 North Bellview Blvd. 366-2720 TOYOTA • Corolla • Celica • Camray • Trucks • Land Cruiser CITY TIRE 4MERICK 15 Locust Avenue Fairmont 367-1500 Rt. 19 Westchester 363-8632 COMMUNITY Advertising 191 Compliments of Friendly Furniture 203 Adams St. 366-9113 Dale Huey’s AMC American Motors Sales and Service 1012 Fairmont Ave. 366-2300 DOMINO’S PIZZA DELIVERS™ FREE. Free 30 minute delivery Fast, Free Delivery and 10 minute pick-up 1228 Country Club Ln. service Phone: 367-0505 1001 Morgantown Ave Limited delivery area. Phone: 366-7881 ©1983 Domino's Pizza Inc Jack Jill Cleaners and Men’s Shop 1112 Fairmont Ave. 366-2161 192 COMMUNITY Advertising Rt. 7 Box 419 3670784 gwynn tire service 416 Virginia Avenue 366-1460 WHETHER YOU NEED TIRES for your car. truck, boat or even the wheelbar- row. you can find them at Gwynn Tire Service. GHYIWI TIRE SERVICE QUALITY COOPER RADIALS [recapping MLAi R.C. Jones Funeral Home 1410 Country Club Road Fairmont, W. Va. 3660810 William H. Ford Joseph F. Ford III William H. Ford II Frank O. Fleming Jr. PATRONS Aerial Port East Side Florist Tiffany Continental Carpenter Ford Funeral Home Colasessano’s Carry-Out Fabric Foam Sales Gary Rachel Merrifield James F. Valentine, ODD.S., M.S. Ronald J. Croteau, D.D.S. COMMUNITY Advertising 193 BRONZEL Constructors, Inc. Fairmont, WV Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection Repair Work Steel Buildings Pole Buildings Bathhouses Mine Fans Tipple Work Underground Construction and Repair Crane Rental Concrete Work Sandblasting Painting (304) 363-4160 367-1947 363-2047 194 COMMUNITY Advertising Polar Bear Paraphernalia Rings ’n Things Walking through the halls, you begin to notice what everyone is wearing. An athlete stuts proudly, flaunting his letterman’s jacket. A Choralier or band member saun- ters along, modeling his school jacket. A Keywanette straightens her sweater. A DECA student pushes up the sleeves of his surf shirt, knowing that it is only a piece of clothing, yet it represents some very impor- tant accomplishments. Fairmont Senior students pride them- selves in wearing Polar Bear paraphernalia. The Blue and White can be found every- where — from tube socks to painter’s caps. MODELING A FULL LINE of Polar Bear para phernalia. Senior Jim Lamb wears a Fair- mont Senior baseball cap, school jacket and hooded sweat shirt. On Blue and White days, students will go to any extreme to show more enthusiasm than their friends. Class rings are another important acces- sory in any true Polar Bear’s wardrobe. Stu- dents either purchase a ring through Bal- four Company at school or go to H.A. Dodge or another local jeweler and design their own. In a few years, each ring will be filled with memories of homecomings, proms, awards, games and those impossi- ble homework assignments. Years after graduation, students will glance down at that ring and relive that one perfect high school moment. Elementary and junior high school stu- dents get into the Polar Bear paraphernalia act too. They get carted off to the East Fairmont and North Marion games every year, wearing their Polar Bear t-shirts. Blue and White become their favorite colors, and by the time they are freshmen, their closets are stuffed with Fairmont Senior High gear. It gets worse as they progress through high school. After graduation, jerseys, t-shirts, sweat shirts and stuffed Polar Bears litter their rooms — all in the name of school spirit. A TRADITIONAL SYMBOL of going steady, the class ring not only is recognized as the bond for a relationship, but also as an acces- sory representing loyalty to the school. Dominic and Marge Bacco (Michael) Tom and Judy Barrick (Joe) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Biafore (Michael) Mr. and Mrs. James P. Burns III (William Hugh) Don and Peggy Carder (LeAnn) Mr. and Mrs. David L. Clark (Sharon Ma- rie DeLuca) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Edward Colbert Jr. (Diana Lynn) Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fotiou (Marina) Frank and Ida Gallo (Gina R.) Samuel and Regina Geso (Cristina A.) Mr. and Mrs. James H. Haldeman (Debra Ann) James and Margie Harper (Mark Allen) Mr. and Mrs. James Richard Howell (James Richard II) Dr. and Mrs. Claud A. Kendall (Stephen) SENIOR PARENT PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. William V. Knott (Bill) Nancy and George Kocsis (Aaron Todd) Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kovach Jr. (Kelli Kay) Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Maruka (Christopher Mark) Jim and Frances Maruo (Jimmy) Patricia Anne Mclntire (John Marshall) Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Meadows (Tammy Lynn) Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod L. Moore (Robert L.) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nallen (Mark Hil- son) Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Nunez (Becky) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riggs (Chris Efaw) Alice Lorraine Sago (David Alan) Mr. and Mrs. James B. Shaffer (Julie Ann) Bettie J. Stevens (Crystal Lynn) Joanna Stoehr (Lisa Ann) Mrs. Irene Stubbs (Julian) Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Taylor (Sandy) Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Thompson (Mar- sha) Rev. and Mrs. Donald E. Walls (Donna) Gary and Sandra Watson (David) John B. Windsor Jr. (Paul) George and Amy Yost (Charlotte Ann) COMMUNITY Advertising Wimer’s Furniture 1900 Locust Avenue Fairmont 366-2116 ENJOYING THE COMFORT of a water bed. Ju nior Stephanie Parker and Employee Cindy Mill- er relax on one of the several models available at Wimer’s Furniture, 1900 Locust Avenue. (§5 ,© foO0QCP© The Encores West Virginia Music Educators’ Show Choir Festival Superior Rating Second Place New Orleans Music Festival Superior Rating First Place Choraliers New Orleans Music Festival Superior Rating Second Place Scholarships Julie Shaffer — West Virginia University Betsy Hewitt — Ashbury College Devorah Pitzer, Tad Janes, Clinton Parker — special awards 196 COMMUNITY Advertising Annual Career Day Decisions, Decisions Computer science. Drafting. Photogra- phy. Social work. Deciding what to do after high school or college is a big decision for most students. To aid in career selection. SEATED IN THE AUDITORIUM, students listen to the information provided by Dr. Elliot Swift on the profession of acting. Students attended four sessions of their choice. the FSH counselors held their annual Ca- reer Day Dec. 1. Students went to four different sessions which they chose from 49 career areas. To- pics ranged from bookkeeping to teaching. “The Career Day gives students a chance to find out about the careers in which they are most interested, explained Guidance Counselor Joe Muto. The student body was introduced to the guest speakers at an assembly prior to the individual sessions. Each 30-minute meet- ing was designed to provide students with information and allow time for questions. “Career Day helped me choose the right classes in high school, so I’ll be ready when I go to college, said Junior Lisa Pulice. “It gave me an idea about the career choices I've made, stated Sophomore Alii- synne Biafore. Whether they were considering a career as scientists, doctors or even FBI agents, students had a chance to discuss these de- cisions with the visiting consultants. FLIPPING THROUGH PAMPHLETS, students in- terested in the armed forces discuss this career option with a navy recruiter. Astro Buick-Olds 216 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont 366-4460 INSPECTING A CAR from the bottom up. ju- niors Mary Frances Rizzo. Carol Wang and Lisa Daoust lie on the floor of the Astro Buick-Olds showroom at 216 Fairmont Ave- nue. COMMUNITY Advertising 197 SCPHOMCCES SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS — Allisynnc Bea fore, representative; Elizabeth Windsor, president; Jill Rannenburg, treasurer; Michelle Vingle, secre- tary; Mike Heffner, vice president. 198 COMMUNITY Advertising •Savings Accounts • Save Deposit Boxes • Ample Free Parking “Checking Accounts • Drive-In Window • Travel Checks • 24 Hour Banking • Real Estate • Automobiles Open Friday Eve 5-8 p.m. Loans For 986-1700 • Home Improvements • Education West Main Street Mannington W. Va. General Contractors Excavators Commercial Buildings — Custom Homes Backhoe — Dozer — End Loader — Trucks Tenth Street, Fairmont 363-5190 If no answer, call 363-6641 1313 Locust Avenue Fairmont 637-1705 READY TO STYLE. CUT OR COLOR your hair arc the employees of Tiffany’s Hair Salon — SEAT- ED: Patti Belt: STANDING: Jodi Goush, Patti Per due. Debbie Trobea and Betsy Starcher. COMMUNITY Advertising 199 MERCHANTS Ace Exterminators, Inc. Thorne’s Hardware 410 Ogden Avenue 305 10th. St. 363-7870 363-0760 Auto Mall Dr. Claud A. Kendall 1955 Fairmont Avenue 221 Fairmont Avenue 366-9980 Hairport Hair Designers 309 Tenth Street 363-2130 Bi-Low 366-1700 Stewart Granite Works Rt. 19 Westchester Mannington 363-0175 Haldeman Bros. Cont. Box 288 — Rivesville 986-2100 Country Club Health Spa 278-7335 TPS Electronics 1499 Locust Avenue 510 Locust Avenue 366-1962 Hardman’s Exxon Rt. 250-1-79 366-0545 Dodson McCutcheon 366-0206 Thrift Drug Co. 408 Morgantown Avenue Middletown Mall 363-2715 Ona’s Dance Studio 410 Ogden Avenue 366-4110 Forte Tax and Business 363-5350 Turner Pharmacy, Inc. Consultants, Inc. 97 Fairmont Avenue 1012 Locust Avenue 363-0717 366-4110 Valley Lanes General Exterminating Co. 2017 Pleasant Valley Road 812 Euclid Street 363-6977 366-8877 120 Fairmont Avenue 363-5500 PEPSI CCILA H30TTILIIN0 12th Street Virginia Avenue. 366-4541 Hal I Piggot Morgantown Avenue 366-4730 200 COMMUNITY Advertising Mario’s Tailoring 911 Country Club Raod Fairmont, WV 26554 366-1740 J S Machine Shop Pleasant Valley Road Fairmont, WV 26554 363-8450 Levine’s 323 Adams Street Fairmont, WV 26554 366-1621 Brand Irailor Sales Jet. of 1-79 Rt. 250sS. Fairmont, WV 26554 ROCHE BIOMEDICAL LABORATORIES, INC. 501 Locust Avenue Fairmont, WV 26554 A Subsidiary of Hoffman-La Roche, Inc. 366-0291 SUPERVISING HIS FATHER, Dr. David Moffa, Freshman Kevin Moffa learns about the family business, Roche Biomedi- cal Labratories, Inc., at 501 Locust Ave- nue. ome It unerais 320 Madison Street Fairmont, WV 26554 363-3171 Mattchituls Carpet Center Farmington, Middletown Mall, Bridgeport 825-6311 633-3755 COMMUNITY Advertising 201 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS — Alan Franks, trea surer; Carol Wang, secretary; Stephanie Bock, vice president; Rosemary Enos, president. 202 COMMUNITY Advertising Bistritattiv® Edtaiicatti@mi C Infos ©2 Amnieoea DECA OFFICERS — Theresa Blake, re- porter; Suzanne Rudy, treasurer; Robyn Steele, president; Denise Lee, vice presi- dent; Tina Stuckey, secretary. SENIOR DECA MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Suzanne Rudy, Robyn non Vincent, Lisa Gallucci. Kim Miller, Kim Hilson; BACK ROW: Robin Steele, Ronnie Findo, Denise Lee, Tina Stuckey; SECOND ROW: Shan- Merrill, Theresa Blake. Tommy Baron, Steve Lake. COMMUNITY Advertising 203 204 COMMUNITY Advertising The Rainbow Express Nursery School Full Time • State Licensed Hours — 6:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Phone 363-5557 Marsha Kawolski — owner director A summary of this year’s award-winning students and teachers. Basketball Kevin Everhart — First team AAA All State. Big Ten conference Player of the Year. Marion County Player of the Year. FSH all-time high scorer, selected to North team in West Virginia Cage Classic, selected to play In Big Ten All-Star game. All Tournament team in sectional tournament and Honorable Mention on McDonald's All-American team. Troy Orr — All Marion County team. Honorable Mention on All State team. Roy Sumlin — Honorable Mention on Big Ten team. All-Marion County second team, selected to play in Big Ten All-Star game. Pete Fuscaldo — All Tournament team in sectional tournament. Jerry Retton — All Marion County second team. Kip Lawson — All-Tournament team in Freshman Basketball Tournament Coach Bill Lawson — Marion County Coach of the Year. Selected to coach in Big Ten All-Star game. DECA Theresa Blake — First place free enterprise project In West Virginia Robyn Steele — Second place coal project In West Virginia. Kathy Shuck — Second place economics — master employee Denise Lee — Finalist In economics — supervisory level. Melissa Hickman. J.D. Stout — Finalists in leadership. Denise Fleming — Finalist in finance and credit Jo Ann Chase — Finalist in general merchandising. Drafting Chad Havilchek — First in illustration, grades 9 10 in Fairmont State College competition. Marvin Jones — Second in Illustration, grades 9 10. Gary Britton — Third in illustration, grades 9 10. Delena Thorne — First in architectural design, grades 9 10. Bryan Rutherford — Third in architectural design, grades 9 10. Morgan Weber — Second in architectural design, grades 9-10. English Department Kelly Mossburg — First place In realtors' essay contest. Sharon DeLuca — Second place in realtors' essay contest. Chris Edwards — Marion County ninth grade spelling winner. Mrs. Linda O. Morgan Marion County Teacher of the Year. FBLA Brent Beeson — First place business math in regional leadership competition. Nlcki Cavicchio — Second place Impromptu speaking. Jenny O’Donnell — Third place word processing machine transcription. Tim Tucker, David Carder, Amy Brady. Deanna Morgan — Third place parli mentary procedure. Chris Edwards — Olympia typing contest winner at FSH. Debbie Haldcman Business and Professional Women s Future Secretary of the Year. Foreign Language Jackie Caldwell — Latin award, Northeast Conference award. Outstanding Latin student. Carol Wang — Second place extemporaneous speaking at Davis and Elkins College Spanish Language Festival. Karl Robertson — Oral recitation in Spanish. Arthur Braun — First in oral recitation in French Golf Frank Oliveto — Medalist In rcgionals and fourth place in states. John Markovich — Seventh place in states. Hunting and Fishing Club Brian Rutherford — Big Buck award Doug Allard — Outstanding archery award Mark Walkup — Outstanding archery award. Lunker award. Top Angler award. Bill Greenlee — Outstanding archery award. Dave Browning. Mike Bombardiere. Jon Stevenski — Top ongler awards. Journalism Kim Harrison. Brett Borger — Outstanding Journalism I students. Becky Boone, Alan Franks, Cristina Geso, Mike Heffner, Yvonne Lee. Stephanie Bock, Leisa Diamond. Debbie Haldeman, Valarie Hinton, Suzi Hayes, Susan Kropog — Honor Staff members. Sharon DeLuca — Outstanding Journalist. Key wanettes Cristina Geso — Keywanette of the Year. Marsha Thompson — Outstanding senior Keywanette Lisa Daoust — Outstanding junior Keywanette. Andrea Feltz — Outstanding sophomore Keywanette Math Field Day Anna Li — First place team. Second place Top Ten Marion County Math Field Day. Jackie Caldwell — First place team. Fifth place Top Ten. Carol Wang — First place team. Fourth place Top Ten. Kari Robertson — First place team, tied for sixth place Top Ten Robert Coleman — First place team, eighth place Top Ten. Third place Top Ten at regionals. Ninth place at state math field day. Sally Lambert — Tied for sixth place in Top Ten at regionals. Jennifer Brumage — Ninth place Top Ten Science Fair Jennifer Eddy — Grand prize winner. John Slaboda. Harriet Hadley. Mark Frye. Bill Ruoff. David Gaskin. Ruben Riuloba. Jeff Poston — First prize winners. Debbie Haynes. Lara Watts, Andrea Feltz, Theresa Crabtree. Yvonne Lee, John Devison. Michelle Kolbash. Kim Barthlow — Second prize winners. Lori Thomas. Christy Hermosilla. Angie Keener. Kim Harrison. Julie Craft. Carol Wang. Greg Pyles. Jeff Nutter, Mike Heffner, Craig Fancher — Third place winners. Social Studies Dawn Belvin, Starla Munson — First place in anthropology in division three at Marion County Social Studies Fair. Speech Team Heather Manchin — First place in declamation at Villa Maria College (VMC) tournament. Jackie Francis — Second in declamation at VMC. First in duo for National Catholic Tournament (NCT). Crystal Olesh — Third in declamation at VMC. Michelle Parker — Fourth in declamation at VMC. Sixth in NCT. Carol Wang — First in original oratory at VMC. Fourth in original oratory at Wheeling Park Tournament (WPT). First in original oratory in NCT. Sixth in original oratory at Salem College for West Virginia State Tournament (SCT). Stephanie Parker — Second place original oratory at VMC. Second in Voice of Democracy. Fifth in original oratory at WPT. Fourth in SCT. Sixth in pentatha Ion at WPT. Angelia Carlson — First place prose poetry at VMC. Fifth in duo at NCT. Third In duo at SCT. Sherry Kuhn — Third in prose poetry at VMC. Fifth in duo at NCT. Third in duo at SCT Susan Kropog — First in Voice of Democracy contest. Second in prose at WPT, Third in state VOD. Mary Amy West — Second in VOD Dave Roberts — Fourth In VOD, First in humerous interp at Wilkensburg Tourna- ment (WT). Fourth in dramatic interp at NCT. Fifth in humerous interp at California State College Tournament (CST). Chris Bailey — Third in humerous interp at WPT. Mimi Teahan — First In prose and dramatic interp at WPT. Fourth in prose poetry at NCT. Fourth in dramatic interp at CST. Mike Heffner — Second in after dinner at WPT. First in duo at NCT Cindy Conner — Fourth in sales at WPT John Teahan — Sixth in after dinner at SCT Cross Country Margaret Blake — State girls' cross country champion. All-State cross coun try team. David Snider — Fourth in Big Ten. All Big Ten team. Sixth in regionals Wrestling Tony Jones — Career record 102 18-2. Second in states. Four-time Big Ten cham- pion. Three time regional champ. Chris Viani — Career record 93-32-1. Second in states. Ed Lamb — Career record 76-24. Fifth in states James Harton — Career record 64 32. Fourth in states. Julian Stubbs — Career record 60-17. Fourth in states. Jamie Howell — Career record 64 291. Fourth in states. Pat Larry. Jim Lamb — Second in states. Kirk Atha. Frank Jezioro — Fifth in states. Wrestling Team — Second place in state tournament. Chorus Kathy Clayton. Tad Janes. Betsy Hewitt, Mary Amy West, Eric Tucker. Devorah Pitzer — All-State Chorus. Choraliers — Second place superior rating in New Orleans Music Festival. Encores — First place superior rating in New Orleans Music Festival. Second place superior rating in WVMEA State Show Choir Festival. Band Jennifer Rittenhouse. Kenneth Rittenhouse. Donna Walls — All-State Band Aaron Nevels — All-State Orchestra Student Council Jennifer Brumage — Hugh O'Brien winner. Cristina Geso — Century III winner. Drama Mike’s Case Cast — First place in West Virginia Theatre Conference. Third place in South Eastern Regional Theatre Conference Community Pete Fuscaldo — Elks' Student of the Year. Julie Shaffer. Kelly Mossburg. Lisa Toothman. Leisa Diamond. Becky Boone, Marina Fotiou. Devorah Pitzer. Mary Amy West. Mike Chefren. Corby Traugh, Roy Sumlin. Mike Mezzapelle, Kevin Everhart, Tom Bar- on. Pete Fuscaldo. Tad Janes — Elks' Students of the Month. COMMUNITY Advertising 205 Awards Directory SENIORS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS — Mary Amy West, president; Betsy Hewitt, vice president; Julie Shaffer, secretary; Valarie Hinton, treasurer. CLASS OF ’ 84 206 COMMUNITY Advertising Your senior year seemed so far away when you were a freshman, envying upperclassmen getting out at noon and lounging around on Senior Court. Finally, your time arrived, bringing with it prom, senior assembly and graduation. Still, this would be a year never to be forgotten. Every senior will have his “most memorable senior moment.” Representing West Virginia as a member of the All-American Drill Team at the Hula Bowl. — Janette Atchinson Daniel Robert Abruzzino: Basketball 9; JV Basketball; Varsity Baseball 9. 10. 11. 12; Computer Science Club; Varsity Lettermans Club; Hunting-Fishing Club Vice President. Janette Evette Atchinson: Major elte; All American Drill Team 1983 84; Who's Who Among American Stu- dents; French Honorary Vice President; Cadet and Concert Band; Interact; Spirit Club Chess Club. Prom Hostess Mu Alpha Theta ' Winning the state DECA com petition and going to Kansas City.” — Theresa Blake Michael Duane Bacco: Cross Country 10. 11. 12; Track 9. 10. 11. 12; Letter men Club; Bible Club. Janet Ruth Bailey: Spanish Club 9. 10. 12; Spirit Club 9. Mat Maids 10. 11. 12; Band 12; Chorus Glee Club Thomas Christopher Baron: Thespi an Vice President 11; DECA State Presi- dent; Homecoming Escort; Prom Mas- ter of Ceremonies. Joseph Donald Barrick: Football 11; Wrestling 10. 11. 12; Art Club 12. Varsi- ty Lettermens Club 11. 12 Kathy Luanne Beadling. Dawn Belvin: Student Councul 12; FBLA 10. 11. 12; Spirit Club 11. 12. Michael Richard Biafore: National Honor Society; Key Club President; Mu Alpha Theta; French Honary; Who's Who Among High School Students; Prom Honor Guard and Host; Mountain- eer Boys State; Student Council; Com- puter Club; Homecoming Escort. Rebecca Rose Biafore: Assistant Choreographer of Majorettes; Majorette 10. 11. 12; Homeroom Representative 9. 10; Spirit Club 9; Prom Princess 12; Marching Band 9; All American Drill Team II. 12; Honor Student 9. 10. 11. 12 Theresa Lynn Blake: National Honor Society: Rhodedendron Girls State: Who's Who Among American High School Students; Maple Leaves Staff; Quill and Scroll; DECA; Track Team; Interact; Spirit Club. State DECA win ner. Carla Jo Bland: Marching Band; Con cert Band; Spanish Club; FBLA; Medi cal Explorers; Polarettes. Teresa Marie Blount. Michael Edward Bombard: Football 9; Track 9; Latin Club; National Foren- sic League; Debate 9. Mike Dominick Bombardiere: Foot- ball 9. 10. Baseball 9. 10. 11. 12: Basket- ball 9. 10. 11; Latin Club 12: Bible Club 12; Hunting and Fishing Club 11. 12; Letterman s Club 12. Mary Olivia Bonner: Black Culture Club; Latin Club; Spirit Club; Y Teens; Choraliers. Rebecca Lynne Boone: Cheerleader 9. 10. 11. 12; Editor-in Chief Maple Leaves 12; Maple Leaves Staff 10. 11. 12; Stone Thomas Teen Board; Prom Court 12; Who's Who Among American High School Students 12; Keywanettes 10. 11. 12; Spirit Club 10. 11; Thesp.ans 9. 10. 11. 12; National Honor Society 12. Joanna Sue Bourne: Keywanettes; Choraliers; Ensemble: Chorus; Track; Majorette; Mu Alpha Theta; Who's Who in American High School Students; Prom Princess; Choralier President; Na- tional Honor Society Arthur Alexander Braun: Chess Club 12; Spanish Club. David Paul Brock: Football 9- Track; Cross Country; Key Club; Spanish Club; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Junior Class Treasur- er; Honor Guard Prom; Prom Escort; Student Council; National Honor Soci- ety 12. William Hugh Burns: Key Club Vice President; Mu Alpha Theta; Track; Cross Country; Sophomore Class Offi- cer; Mountaineers Boys State; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Prom Honor Guard; Prom Es- cort; Spanish Honorary. Going to New Orleans and get- ting lost on Bourbon Street. — Kyra Conrad Cathy Caldwell: Varsity Tennis; Varsi- ty Girls Basketball; Honorable Mention Big 10 team; AU Marion County Team; Junior Varsity Basketball Scorekeeper; Varsity Football and basketball PA an- nouncer; Mu Alpha Theta. Bear Facts Radio announcer; Maple Leaves Sports editor 81-82; Spirit Club. Jackie Regina Caldwell: National Honor Society; Black Culture Society President 11. Vice President 12; Y-Teens Vice President 12; Latin Honor Society Treasurer 11. Vice President 12; Latin Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Computer Club II; Bible Club. LeAnn Deneil Carder: FBLA 9. 10. 11. 12; Track 9. 10. 11: Mat Maids 9. 10. 11; Yearbook Staff; Interact 9. 10; FBLA Vice President 12. Lisa Gayle Carson: French Honorary President; Latin Honrary; Majorette; Na- tional Forensic League; Thespians. Hi- Life Staff; Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students; Mat Maids; Prom Court; Spirit Club Secretary. Nicklette Kathleen Cavicchio: Mat Maids 9. 10. 11. 12; FBLA 12; Latin Club 11: FHA 12; Junior Executive. Mark Anthony Carviliano: Who's Who Among American High School Students; Art Club President; Varsity Football 11, Varsity Baseball 10. 11, 12; Industrial Arts Club Vice President; Hunting Fishing Club Secretary. Trea- surer; Homecoming Escort. Michael Anthony Chefren: National Honor Society; Varsity Football 10, 11, 12: Key Club Vice President; Art Club President 11; Student of the Month; Lat- in Club 11. Varsity Lettermens Club 11; Church League Basketball; Wrestling 9, 10. Kathy Clayton: Choraliers 10. 11. 12; Thespians 9; Ensemble 12; Maple Leaves 81 «2; Hi-Life 83-84; Choralier Vice President. William Franklin Coburn: Art Club. Yvette Coburn: Latin Honorary Trea- surer 12; Latin Club Secretary 11; Span- ish Club; Spirit Club; Computer Honor- ary Society; Hl-Lfe News Editor 11. Diana Lynn Colbert: Majorette II. 12; Concert Band 9. 10; Cadet Band 9. French Honorary 11. 12; French Honor- ary Secretary 12; Computer Club 12; Polarettes 9. Robert Clarkson Coleman: Chess Club 9. 10. 11. 12: Chess Club secretary 11, President 12: Mu Alpha Theta 10. 11, 12: Thespians 10. 11; Computer Club II. 12; National Math Test top scorer II; National Merit scholorship semi finalist: Chess leiterman. Kyra Faith Conrad: Chorus; Chora- liers: Latin Club. Todd Alan Coperider: Football; Art Club; Key Club; Lettermans Club. Kimberly Kay Criss: Marching Band 9. 10; Concert Band 9. 10; Mu Alpha Theta 12: Thespians 12; Drama Club 10. 11. 12; Interact Secretary 10; Spirit Club 9. 10. dd I enjoyed the trip to London more than anything ” — Lillian Devison Michael Alan Daoust: Band 9. 10. 11. 12; Stage Band 12; Choraliers 10. 11. 12; Ensemble 12; Acting Directing 10. 11. 12; Homeroom Representative 10. 11. 12; Huntings Fishing Club 12; Thes- pians 10. 11, 12. Beth Ann Davis: Keywanettes 11. 12; Mu Alpha Theta 11. 12; Computer Club 11. 12; Prom Hostess 10; Marching Band 9. 10. 11. 12: Concert Band 9. 10. 11. 12; Who's Who In American High School Students 12; Band Vice Presi- dent 12; Europe 83; National Honor So- ciety 12. Robert L. Davis: Latin Club; Science Club. Toni DeLimpo: DECA; Student Coun- cil; Mat Maids Debra Lee Delligatti: Honor Roll: Who's Who Among American High School Students. Sharon Marie DeLuca: National Hon- or Society II. 12; Quill Scroll Honor ary; Keywanettes 11. 12; Track 9. 10. 11, 12; Maple Leaves, faculty editor; Maple Leaves Photographer; Public Relations Photographer. Lillian Anastasia Devison: Latin Club; Latin Honorary; Thespians: French Honorary; Computer Club; Hi- Life news editor. Leisa Lynn Diamond: Drum Major- ette; National Honor Society Special Service; Keywanettes; Mu Alpha Theta; Prom Court; Junior Homecoming Atten dent; Quill and Scroll; Who's Whom Among American High School Stu- dents; Latin Club: Majorette. Bridgette Dobbs: Basketball; Track; Black Culture Club; Spirit Club; Thes- blan Club. Timothy Davis Dobreff: Key Club; Freshman Football; Track. Losing the game to Martins burg in the state tournament, be cause I really wanted to win a state championship. — Kevin Everhart Chris Alan Efaw: Football Manager; Wrestling; Industrial Arts Club; Hunting Fishing Club. Samuel David Ervin: Varsity Foot- ball; Track: Black Culture Society; Lat- in Club; Varsity Letterman Club; Fresh- man Football. Kevin Anthony Everhart: Latin Hon orary; Ensemble; Basketball; Prom Es- cort; Junior Class Vice President; Key Club; National Honor Society; Boys State; Lettermens Club; Bible Club. When 1 was crowned prom i queen. — Marina Fotiou i Joe Wayne Fabre: Band 9. 10. 11. 12. John Charles Fahey: Wrestling. Karen Kay Figler: Polarettes; Spirit Club; Chorus. Ronnie Louis Findo: DECA; Band. Marina Zoe Fotiou: Cheerleader 9. 10. 11, 12; Keywanettes; Spirit Club Presi- dent; National Honor Society: Chora liers: Tennis; Prom Queen; All-Tourna ment Cheerleader; Freshman Home coming Attendant. Pete Anthony Fuscaldo: National Honor Society; Student Body President; WV Association of Student Council Vice President; Who's Who Among High School Students: Mu Alpha Theta; Sophomore Class President: Key Club Officer; Varsity Basketball: Latin Club; Mountaineer Boys State. COMMUNITY Advertising 207 Senior Directory Abr — Fus Tri-city Malls M and M and M's Meet me in front of Watson’s at 6 p.m. — no, you’d better make it 5 p.m. John is picking me up at 8. and I still have to look for that dress in Lerner’s and then go home and get ready.” In the busy mall, shoppers could be found looking for anything from bubble gum to prom gowns. Upon completion of another area mall, Fairmont has become surrounded by the three M’s: Mountaineer, Middletown and Meadowbrook. ”1 go to the mall to get new clothes and eat, but sometimes I go just to have some- thing to do,” commented Junior Carol Lew- is. The newly opened Meadowbrook Mall near Bridgeport, which housed nearly 54 stores by Christmas, was still not complete- ly filled in the spring. One of its anchor stores is Bon-Ton, a unique shop with high quality merchandise such as brand name designer clothes and accessories. Another of the three M’s is Fairmont’s own Middletown Mall, located on Route 250. It was named after the city’s original title of “Middletown.” The first enclosed mall in the state, the shopping center opened in October 1970, and now contains about 50 stores. The last of the three M’s is, of course, the Mountaineer Mall, located on the Greenbag Road in Morgantown. With 52 stores, the mall provides the community with places to shop and eat as well as for entertainment James Chevrolet 920 East Main St. Mannington 986-2420 with the Mountaineer Theater. In March, Meadowbrook Mall’s Cinema Six opened, leaving Middletown as the only one of the three without an indoor theater. Look Mom, I found the perfect dress. I searched at Fashion Bug, Stone and Thom- as, Jones, Deb Shop, Casual Corner, Brooks, Penney’s and Lerner’s. No mom, it wasn't expensive — it was on sale. But we ll talk later about all the lay aways I made in those other stores ...” MIDDLETOWN ANIMALCLINIC Millersville 366-6130 Stud ios BESIDES SERVING AS THE OFFICIAL underclassman photographers, Ideal-Sayre Studios, Inc., also offers a full line of photographic services, including weddings and senior class portraits. 118 South Fourth Street Clarksburg 623 6736 208 COMMUNITY Advertising (cont. from page 207) qq Going !o New Orleans Mike Carman Gina Rani Gallo: National Honor Soci ety; Prom Prom Court; Cheerleader 9. Ift. II. 12. Varsity l.ettermans Club President; Student Counci; Freshman Representative; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Latin Club Michael Thomas Carman: Football 9. 10. II; Basketball 9. 10. 11; Track 9; Choraliers II, 12. Ensemble 12; Span ish Club 10. Bible Club President; II. 12. Key Club 10. 11. 12 Bruce Thomas Gaskin: Marching Band9. 10. 11. 12;Concert Band 10. II. 12. Cristina Ann Geso: National Honor Society II. 12; Keywanettes Jr. Direc- tor. II. President 12; Mu Alpha Theta 10. 11. 12; Quill and Scroll 11, President 12; Latin Club II. 12; Latin Honorary 12. Maple Leaves Staff 10. Editor 11, 12; Public Relations Staff 12; Varsity Boys G Girls Basketball Scorekeeper 9. 10. 11. 12. Kelly T. Gogh. Mary Kathleen Grattan: French Hon- orary. Keywanettes; Choraliers; Ensem- ble; Spirit Club 10. William Levett Greenlee: Track 9. 10. II. 12; Cross Country 10. II. 12; Basketball 9. 10. 11; Latin Club 11. 12; Hunting G Fishing 11. 12; Black Culture Society 9, 10. II. 12; Lettermans Club 12; Concert Band 11. 12. Brian David Gregor: Hunting G Fish- ing Club. Carmen LaDonna Crripper: Home coming attendant; Majorette; Alternate Field Commander: Y-Teens Vice Presi dent; Keywanettes; Homeroom Repre sentative; Spirit Club Officer; Ping Pong Champion Morp escort; Stage Band; Concert Band. Graduating! — Susan Hud- son Debbie Ann Haldeman: FBLA 9. 10, 11. 12; Attended state competition in FBLA: Latin Club; Public Relations Staff; Maple Leaves Staff; Hi-Life Staff typist. Christie Jacinda Hall: French Test — WVU; Flag Corps; Majorette Show; Thespians; Scratches Staff. James Robert Hall II: Art Club: Chora liers. Lisa Renee Hall: Black Culture Soci- ety; Concert Band; Cadet Band. Mark Allen Harper: Stage Band; Con- cert Band; Cadet Band. Hunting G Fish ing Club; Industrial Arts Club; Chora- liers. James O. Harton: Black Culture Soci- ety; Wrestling; Cross Country; Track. Terri Haught: Drama Club 9: Art Club 9 12; FBLA 10; Project Excel Thespian Historian 11. Secretary-Treasurer 12; Choraliers 10. 11. 12; Homecoming Court 12. Lea Ann Hawk: Keywanettes. Chora- liers; Glee Club. Spirit Club. Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents; Computer Club: Student Coun- cil. Tracy Lynn Hayes: Spirit Club; FHA; Student Council. Julie Anna Hayhurst: Spirit Club; FBLA; Art Club; Thespian Society; Of- fice Assistant. Betsy Paige Hewitt: National Honor Society; Choraliers Vice President; En- semble; Keywanettes; Bible Club Vice President; Senior Class Vice President; Junior Class Secretary; Godspell; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Spirit Club. Kimberly Rochelle Hilson: DECA; Choraliers; Black Culture Society Mark Anthony Hilson: Black Culture Society. Valarie Lynne Hinton: National Hon or Society; Latin Club; Keywanettes; Black Culture Society; Quill and Scroll; Flag Corp; FBLA. Computer Club; Sen ior Class Treasurer; Keywanette of the Month. Allen K. Holochowost. James Richard Howell: Wrestling; Key Club; Thespians; 1983 WVTC All Conference Cast; Choraliers; Band. Susan Sounday Hudson: Spirit Club. Ann Lynn Hussey: Thespians Presi- dent 12. 9. 10. 11. 12 member; Best Sophomore Thepian 10; Keywanette 10. II; Maple Leaves Staff; Drama Club 9; Spirit Club 9; All Festival Cast. I I The senior assembly when we got up on stage and were togeth- er for the last time. — Diana Irons Sharing my senior year with a lovely female. — Tad Janes Antonia Jackson. Joy Lynn Jackson: Typing Award; Honor Roll. Thomas Fleming Janes: Chorus; Choraliers 10, 12; Ensemble II. 12: Act- ing G Directing 11, 12; All-State Chorus II. 12; All Festival Drama Cast 9; Key Club 10. 11. 12; Latin Club 10. 11; Spirit Club 12; Thespians 9. 10. 11. 12; Na tional Honor Society 12. Tracy Jo Jimmie: Thespians Deanna Jones. Mary Beth Jones: Spirit Club Tony Randall Jones: Wrestling; Sci- ence Club; Black Culture Society kk Graduation!!! ' - Bill Knott Stephen Alan Kendall: Football 10. 11; Basketball 9. 10. 11; Key Club 9. 10. 11; Track 9. 10. 12; Prom Host 10. William Jeffrey Knott: Thespians 10. 11. 12; Art Club 9. 10. II; Track 12. Aaron Todd Kocsis: Varsity Football 10. 11. 12: Club; Wrestling 9; Freshman Football. Kelli Kay Kovach: Marching Band 9. 10. II. 12; Concert Band 10. 11. 12; Cadet Band 9; Spanish Club 10. 11. 12; FBLA 11. 12; Pep Band 10; Participated in Government Day 12. The excitement of going to my senior prom. — Steve Lake Morgan Ireland: Spirit Club; Spanish Club. Diana Kay Irons: Senior Homecoming Princess; Keywanettes 10. 11: Major- ettes 11; Art Club 9. 10. 11; Latin Club 10. 11. 12; Girls Track 9; Track Maid 9; Spirit Club 9. I I Barbara Ann Lake: FFA Treasurer 11. 12; FFA Queen; State FFA Delegate; National FFA Delegate; 2nd place State Agronamy; 7th place State Meats; 5th place State Entomology. Steve Todd Lake: DECA 11.12; Band 9 Gene Edward Lamb: Wrestling 9. 10. 11. 12; Football 11. 12; Latin Club 11. Sally Dawn Lambert: Concert Band 9. 10, Marching Band 9. 10; Majorette 10; Thespian 9. 10. 11. 12; Latin Club 9; Spirit Club 10. 11; Chess Team 11; Var- sity Track II. 12; Acting G Directing 11, 12; Teen Board Representative 12. Jim Lee Lance. Kimberly Diana Lantz: FBLA; Mat Maids; FHA; Spirit Club. Pat J. Larry: Golf 11. 12. Janet Kay LeBlond: DECA 12. Clairanna Lee: FBLA President 12. Vice President 11; FHA 12; Latin Club 12; FBLA 9. 10, 11. 12. Denise Michelle Lee: DECA Vice President 12; Black Culture Society Vice President. Anna Hung-chin Li: National Honor Society 11. 12; Mu Alpha Theta 10. 11. President 12; Math Field Day 9, 10. 11, 12; Latin Club 10, 11. 12; French Honor- ary 12; Computer Club 11; Polarettes 10. Rosella Lucia Libonati: Keywanettes 10, 11. 12; Keywanette 1st Vice Presi- dent; Public Relations 12; Maple Leaves II. 12; Homecoming Queen 12; Latin Club II; Spirit Club 9. 10; Mat Maids 9. 10. mm My trip to New Orleans with the Choraliers and Ensemble — Tammy Meadows Scott Christopher Manns: Wrestling: Key Club; Track Susan Marie Marshall: FBLA. Band. 9. 10. II. Matmaid Cristopher Mark Maruka: Interact; Scratches. Anne Marie Maselli: Spirit Club: Latin Club, Maple Leaves Staff; 11. 12. Ten- nis; Dead Bee 83. Hi Life Staff; Junior Executive. James Anthony Mauro: Spanish Hon- orary; Spanish Club; Scratches. John Joseph McCaulley: Lee Ann McElroy: Spirit Club; 9. Homeroom Representative; 9. French Honorary; II. National Forensic League: 10. 11. Speech Team; 10. 11; Maple Leaves Staff. 10, Hi-Life Staff; 12. Project Excel; 12. IDS; 11.12. Who's Who Among American High School Students: 12. John McAntire: Tammy Lynn Meadows: Choraliers; 12. Concert Band; 9. 10. Marching Band; 9. 10. Latin Club; 10. 11. 12. Homeroom Rep.; 9 Robyn Sue Melton: DECA; 11. Robin Louise Merrill: DECA; FBLA Michael Anthony Mezzapelle: Fr. Football, Art Club; Vice president. Mu Alpha Theta; treasurer. National Honor Society; Prom Host; Prom Honor Guard; Elks Student of the Month; Who's Who Among High School Students. Kimberly Anne Miller: DECA; Black Culture Society. Mellanie Lynn Miranda: Majorettes; Latin Club; Matmaids. James Randle Moore: Hunting and Fishing Club. Jeffery Lawrence Moore: Who's Who Among American High School Stu dents. Key Club: Latin Club. Prom Host: Prom Honor Guard Robert Lewis Moore: Art Club; Key Club; Prom Escort; Freshman Basket- ball. Kelly Dawn Mossburg: Spirit Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Quill and Scroll; 11. 12. Maple Leaves Staff. 11.12 Public Relations; Keywanettes; 10. 11. 12. Keywanettes Vice President; 12, Junior Executive: Band 9: Prom Princess 12. Richard Gregory Myers: Key Club; 10. 11. 12. Latin Club; 11 All of the Fahey parties I went to! — Brenda Niezgoda Richard Thomas Neptune: Brenda Kay Niezgoda: Concert Band; 10. 11. Marching Band; 9. 10. 11. Polar ettes; 11, 12. Latin Club; 10. 11. COMMUNITY Senior Directory 209 Senior Directory Gal — Nie Century Motors 740 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont, WV 26554 366-9220 A Family of Fine Stores Downtown Clarksburg Middletown Mall, Fairmont 88 East Main St., Buckhannon and Tygart Valley Mall, Elkins Where people n make c T the difference Community Bank Plaza—Fairmont • Member, F. D. I. C. Join T £ % uture usiness eaders oj merica A Service Club - involved in many charity projects. An Education Club - introduces students into the world of business. A Progressive Club - shows how much progress can be made in the business community. Activities - guest speakers at meetings - field trips - club projects To join, students must be enrolled in at least one business class 210 COMMUNITY Advertising (cont. from page 209) Catherine Ann Niezgoda: Interact Art Club, secretary. Art Club; vice presi- dent. French Honorary; Honor roll; Cho rus; Choraliers: Who's Who Among American High School Students Chad Alan Norman: Freshman Foot ball Varsity Football; 10. 11. 12. Varsity Baseball: 10. Prom Honor Guard; II. Prom Escort, 12. Varsity Lettermans Club; treasurer, 12. Latin Club: 11 Rebecca Sue Nunez: Latin Club. II. 12. Matmaids; 10. II. 12, Spirit Club; 9, 10. FHA; 12. Track 9. mander; President — Spanish Club. Na tional Honor Society 12. Wendy Luann Romesburg: Who s Who Among American High School Students. Flag Corp Captain; Soph. Class Rep. Student Council; Interact Secretary. Interact President. Bible Club, Band; Concert Band Suzanne Rudy: Cheerleader; 9. 10. DECA Treasurer. Spirit Club; Interact; Track. The people, and mainly the girls! — Clinton Parker Mark Joseph Offutt: Frankie Oliveto: Freshman Basket- ball: Junior Varsity Basketball: 10. Golf Team; 9. 10. II. 12. Varsity Lettermans Club; Key Club: 10. 11. 12. Prom Honor Guard. I I Robert Sean O’Neal: Basketball; 12. Key Club; 12. Art Club; 12. Prom Es- cort; 12. John Carl Pace: Clinton Daniel Parker: Ensemble: Track; Basketball; Choraliers: Stage Band; Band; Honor Gurad; Piano Con- cert; Outside Band Paula Christine Parker: Drama Club; Thespians: Latin Club. Tabatha Irene Pavalok: Honor Roll. Erik Phillips: Paula Maureen Phillips: Ensemble; Choraliers. Librarian. Flag Corps; co- captain. Concert Band; Marching Band; 9. 10, 11, 12. Computer Club; Interact Club; Spanish Club; Track. Lisa Marie Pitman: FBLA; Drama; Marching Band; Concert Band: Thespi- ans. Devorah Dawn Pitzer: National Hon- or Society; Ensemble, student director; Keywanettes; Mu Alpha Theta; Prom Princess; Sophomore Homecoming At tendant; Choraliers; WV All-State Cha rus: Who's Who Among American High School Students; Cast of Godspell. Rodney Neal Powell: Latin Club. Michael Andrew Pyecha: rr •‘When I made All-State Band.” — Kenny Rittenhouse Gordon Lee Reynolds: Jeffrey Todd Ridgway: Track; Cross Country; JV. Basketball; Computer Club; Computer Honorary: Key Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Marching Band; Con- cert Band; Stage Band. Jennifer Kay Rittenhouse: Marching Band; Stagehand; Spanish Club: Con- cert Band; National Honor Society 12. Kenneth Ray Rittenhouse: Marching Band; Stage; Concert Band; Band Com- Julian Antonio Stubbs: Wrestling; Black Culture; Latin Club. Lettermans Club Tina Louise Stuckey: DECA. Polar ettes; Mat Maids Roy Rogers Sumlin: National Honor Society. Boy s State. Black Culture; Varsity Football: Varsity Basketball; Track. Key Club; Lettersman Club When we beat East Side in foot- ball and I scored three touch- downs ” — Roy Sumlin David Alan Sago Cross Country; Track; Mu Alpha Theta; Interact; Latin Club. Band; Stage Band; National Honor Society 12. Mary Beth Sansalonc: Tennis. Public Relations. Yearbook; Junior Executive: Mu Alpha Theta. Computer; Spirit Club; Who's Who; Homecoming Prin cess. Darin Todd Schneider: Jim P. Sears: Football; Baseball; Wres- tling; Art Club; All Big Ten Football; All Marion County; All Monon Valley Foot- ball; Special Honorable Mention All- State; Key Club; Lettermans Club. Andrew Paul Serdich: Stage Band; Concert Band; Marching Band; Chora liers; Track; Cross Country; Interact; Computer Club; Hunting and Pishing Club. Julie Ann Shaffer: National Honor So- ciety: Rhododendron Girls State; Home coming Maidof Honor; Hugh O'Brien Representative: Choralier Accompa nist; Ensemble; Class Secretary; 9. 12. State Keywanette Secretary; Sopho- more Director — Keywanettes. Student Council. Don Richard Shaw: Marching Band: Stage Band Tracy Lynne Shelton: DECA; FBLA; Spirit Club; Mat Maids. Ron Ray Sheppard: Wrestling Bridgette Simma: Black Culture: Y- Teens. Stephanie Sue Smith: National Honor Society; President Computer Club; Keywanettes; Thespians; Choraliers; Treasure of Soph. Class: Prom Court; Spirit Club; president. Latin Club. David Everett Snider: Cross Country Captain; Track; Bible Club; Varsity Let- termans Club. David Kevin Stanley: Freshman Football; Track; Hunting and Fishing Club. Robyn Renee Steele: President DECA; FBLA; president. Spirit Club; Drama Club: Track Maid. Sheila Ann Stevens: Track; Black Culture Court; FBLA; Y-Teen. Crystal Lynn Stevens: T-Teen Secre- tary; Black Culture; Choraliers. Glee club; Honor Roll Dale Elizabeth Stewart: Black Cul- ture; Spirit Club; FHA; Y-Teens Track; Chorus. Lisa Ann Stoehr: Polarettes. tt Standing on the stage with all of my friends when we went to states — Marsha Thompson Shawn Talbert: Eva Tano: Adelia A. Tate: Varsity Track; Black Culture. Brian Tatterson: Cassandra Nan Taylor: Student Council; FBLA; spirit Club. Melissa Rae Thomas: Honor Roll; Dra ma Club; Thespians; Bible Club; Keywanettes; Y-Teens; Polarettes. Marsha Ann Thompson: National Honor Society; Keywanettes; Spirit Club; Latin Honorary: Basketball; Ten nls Chadwick Von Toler: Football; Bas- ketball; Wrestling; Thespians; Letter mans Club; FSC Swim Team; English 101 college Lisa Joy Toothman: Keywanettes: Prom Court: Student: of the Month; Who's Who Among Am. H.S. Students; Choralier's Accompanist, Mu Alpha Theta; Sophomore Class Secretary; Ju- nior Executive Board: Computer Club; Latin Club. Lori Ann Topardo: Head Majorette; Keywanettes; Choraliers; Latin Club; Who's Who; Freshman Cheerleader; Chorus; Homeroom Rep; Prom Court: Student of the Month”. Bryan Keith Towns: Golf; Who's Who; Honor Guard; Prom Escort; Key Club; Latin Club. Walter Corbin Traugh: Football; Wrestling: Track; National Lettermans; Art Club. Robert Trickett: Lisa Ray in Tsai: French Club; Latin Club; Polarettes; Mu Alpha Theta; Hon- or Roll; Tennis. Kimberly Ann Turner: Speech Team; National Forensic League. Wrestling in the finals of the state wrestling tournament. — Chris Viani David Linn Vincent: Wrestling Team ■ww No. not another somersault on the bed. Marsha!'' — Mary Amy West Nancy Carol VanPelt: Choraliers; Concert Band; Marching Band; Latin Club; Polarettes: Latin Honorary: secre tary. Cadet Band Christopher John Viani: Varsity Football. Varsity Wrestling, captain; Lettermans Club. Prom Honor Guard: Prom Escort. Anita Washington: Track. Black Cul ture. Band; Latin Club, Basketball. Mat- Ma.d Van Lewis Watkins: Freshman Foot ball. Track; Hunting and Fishing Club David Gary Watson: Football Kevin Mare Wells: Latin Club. Mary Amy West: Ensemble. Keywan ettes. Mu Alpha Theta; Jr. Class Presi dent: Sr. Class President. National Hon or Society; All State Chorus; Girls State Voice of Democracy Speech 2nd place winner. Tina K. Wiles: Polarettes; Typing Awards. Amy Elizabeth Williamson: Keywan ettes; Prom Princess. Mat Maids: Spirit Club; Keywanette of the Month. Paul Wood Windsor: Freshman Bas- ketball; Key Club. Prom Host; Chora liers: Cross Country; Track. Jana Lynne Woodburn: Prom Court: Majorette. Thespians; FHA; Art Club. Voice of Democracy John Anthony Woods: Freshman Football; Freshman Basketball. JV and Varsity Basketball; Black Culture: Let termans Club Leonard Earl Wright: Latin Club; Jennifer Lee Wyer: Mat Maids; FBLA: FHA; Interact; Latin Club. Polarettes; On my eighteenth birthday, my friends decorated my locker with banners and streamers and bought me flowers. — Char- lotte Yost Charlotte Ann Yost: Student Body Secretary; Keywanette Historian; Chor- alters; Spirit Club; secretary. Latin Club: Homecoming Court: Tennis: Track; Mascot; Choralier accompanist; Nation- al Honor Society 12. Sharon Lynn Zeck: Prom Court. Ma jorettes; Freshman Cheerleader; JV Cheerleader; Mat Maids; Spirit Club; Latin Club; FHA. COMMUNITY Senior Directory 211 Senior Directory Nie — Zee Index Abb — Bla When your grandparents start to tell you a story about their yonger days, they always start it by saying “re- member when . .Here are some “remember whens” from the 1983-84 school year that you can share with your grandchildren. ... A freshman walked into the darkroom, thinking it was the restroom. 30. . .. Everyone jumped on the bleachers yelling “surf’s up.” Abbott. Sandra: 80. Abruzzino, Robbie: 39. 49. 141. Absence Policy Reaction: 152, 153. Absher. Kate: 80. 139. Academic Clubs: 136. 137. Academics: 150-167. Adams Office Supply: 191. Ads: 170 211. Alasky's: 182. Alcan Sheet and Plate: 183. Allard. Douglas: 72, 119. 141. Alvaro. Franklin: 72. Amos. Carol: 88. 152. 175. Amos, Doug: 80. 100, 109. Andrick. Tonya: 80. 144, 147. Anthony. Cait: 64. 138. 143. 145. 161. Anthony Chevrolet: 174. Apanowicz, Stan: 80. 100. 144. Armentrout. Frances: 80. 147. Arnett. Tony: 80. 100. 120. Ashton. Ed: 17. 72. 105. 116, 137, 144. Asterino. Catrina: 72. 141. Asterino. Tammy: 64. 73. 142. 143. Astro Buick Olds: 197. Atchinson. Janette: 49. 139. 141. 207. Atha. Kirk: 64. 97. 109. 110, 119. 143. 149. Awards Dictionary: 209. Babcock. Frankie: 89. Bacco, Mike: 49. 105. 120. 123, 136. 149. 224. Bailey. Chris: 33. 64. 145, 149. 189. Bailey. Janet: 34, 49. 144, 147. Bailey. John: 8. 66. 72. 105. 137. 142. 143, 145. Baker. Jill: 80. 145. 149. Baldwin, Joe: 39. 64, 66. 97. 119. 141. 143. 149. Baldwin. Shelly: 64. 136. 164 Balfour: 192. Balmer, Beth: 72, 142, 244. Balser. Doug: 17. 72, 138. 144. Band: 9. 26, 27, 28, 29. Barkley. Mike 64. 97. 112. 130. 143. 149. Barncord. Margaret: 80. Baron, Thomas: 32. 33. 43. 49. 203. Barrow. Patrick: 24, 72. 97, 145. Barrick. Joseph: 49. Barrick Motors: 173. Bartholow, David: 80. Bartholow, Kim: 80. 147. Baseball: 118, 119. Basketball. Girls: 102, 103. Basketball, J.V. Freshman: 112, 113, 116, 117. Basketball, Varsity: 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115. Bass, John: 64. 116. 136. Bates, Eugene: 64. 96. 97. Beadling, Kathy: 49. Beadling, Melissa: 80, 139, 147. Beafore, Allisynne:8. 72. 142. 144, 147. 198. Beafore. Bob: 64. 109, 141. 143. Beafore. Steven: 136. Beaird, Darryl. Beans. Kristy: 78. 89, 120, 123. Beans. Tonya: 80. 137. Becoming Frosh Again — College: 55. Beeson. Brent: 30. 80. 140, 149. Beich. Kathryn: 22. Begazo, Juan: 72. Belt. Kimberly: 80. 103. Belvin, Barbi: 64. 140. Belvin, Dawn: 49. 76, 140, 147. Bennett. Barbara: 88. Bennett. Lisa: 80, 139, 144. Benson. Diana: 49. Berry, Heidi: 72. Berry. Patty: 72, 140. Beverage, John. Biafore. Becky: 12, 49, 54, 63. Biafore. Michael: 7.22.49.51. 139. 141. 142. 145. Biafore, Rosemary: 80. Billups. Rosa Frances: 72. Bissett, Rodney: 64. 138. Bittinger. Lisa: 72, 139, 147. Black. Tina: 72. 144. Blake. Margaret: 64, 104. 105, 120, 123. 138, 147, 149. Blake. Theresa: 49. 59. 138, 150. 203. OPENING THEIR SPRING CONCERT with “Havah Nagila,” members of the RECITING THEIR PLEDGE, newly inducted Spanish Club members partici- Choraliers perform a traditional Yiddish song and dance during their pate in a candle-lighting ceremony during the group’s fall banquet at Bo- spring concert, “Life is a Celebration.” nanza Steak House. 212 COMMUNITY Index Abl — Bla 207. Bland. Carla: 50. 140, 147. Bland. Carol: 64. 123, 141. Blount, Teresa: 50. Bock, Stephanie: 39, 64. 142. 147, 160. 202. Boggs, Mike: 72. 97. Bombard. Michael: 50. 143. Bombardiere. Mike: 50. 119. 136. 141, 143. Bonasso, Julie: 38, 39, 72, 147. Bonner. Olivia: 50. 143. Bonner, Charlene: 80. Books: 154-155. Boone. Rebecca: 33. 50, 122, 123, 129. 142, 149. Borger, Brett: 80. 147. Bourne, Joanna: 30. 50, 142, 145, 164. Bowers. Linda: 80, 140, 147. Boywer, John: 64, 86. Boyer. Christopher: 72, 97. 109. 126, 149. Boyers, Jeff: 80. Boyers. Terri: 64. 82. 147. Boyles, Darlene: 88. Bradley, Patricia: 64. Brady, Amy: 80, 140. 147. Brady's Service Center: 189. Bragg, Barbara Ann: 72. Brand Trailor Sales: 201. Brandenburg. Samantha: 64, 143, 147 Bradley. Pat: 141. Branham. Debbie: 72, 129. 142, 147. Braun. Arthur: 50. 147, 186. Britton. Gary: 72, 136. Brock. Debbie: 72. 123. Brock, David: 50. 76, 105, 141. 142. Brookover, Darwin. Brooks, Darlene: 80. 144. Brooks. Jenny: 72, 123, 142, 147. Brooks. Larry: 72. 136. Brooks, Michael: 72, 97, 109, 137. Brooks, Stephen: 45. Brown, Shirley: 88. 106. Browning. David: 72, 136, 141. Brumage, Jennifer: 37. 72. 123, 139, 142. 147, 152. Bundy. Chad: 64. 97, 120, 147, 149 Burkett, Beth: 64. 136. Burns, Bill: 43, 50, 56, 105, 141. Burns. Stephanie: 64. 143. Burton, Velma: 89. Bush. Tony. Butler. George: 80. 100. 116, 143, 144. . . . You had to write your schedule six times the first day of school. The Cabaret: 173. Cain. Matthew: 80, 147. Caldwell, Cathy: 50, 116, 125, 127, 147. Caldwell. Jackie Regina: 43. 102, 137, 143, 145. 148. 167. Caldwell, Jason: 33. 64. 105, 147, 149, 139. Caldwell, Jennifer: 137. Caldwell Parks Builders: 199. Caldwell, Steve: 64. Cameron, Susan: 64. 141, 143. Campbell. Frankie: 64, 97, 98. 99. 94. 120, 121. 137. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT WINNERS — FRONT ROW: Julie Shaffer, Ta- batha Pavalok, Theresa Blake, Susan Marshall; SECOND ROW: Cristina Geso, Jackie Caldwell, Mary Amy West, Debbie Haldeman, Anna Li; BACK ROW: Tad Janes, Jim Hall, Bob Coleman, Mike Mezzapelle, Kenny Ritten- house. Campus: 6, 7. Carder, David: 80. 137, 140. Carder. LeAnn: 50, 140. 148. Career Day: 197. Carleson, Angelia: 14. 64. 143, 149. Carpenter Weiss Kathy. Carson, Lisa: 2, 50, 139, 157, 160. Carson. Phillip: 80, 120. 136. Carviliano, Mark: 50. 119, 136, 138. 141. Casella, Christina: 64, 138. Casey. Bernie: 5. Castle, Danny: 72, 142. Casto, Colleen: 89. Cavalier, Mister: 89. Cavicchio, Nicki: 50. 140. Caviccio, Paula. 64. 138, 143. Cavrich, George: 72, 105, 109. Cayton, Nan: 89. CB T: 210. Century Motors: 210. Cervo, Scott: 72, 136. Chambers, Anthony: 80. Chambers, Carolyn: 80. 139. 143. 146. Chambers, Larry: 25, 64. Chandler. Martha: 80. Chapman. Tim: 80, 100. Chase. Jo Ann: 64, 138, 143. Cheerleading: 128, 129, 130, 131. Chefren. Danielle: 39, 123. 131, 142. 147, 160. Chefren. Mike: 50, 97, 142. 177. Chefren, Sherry: 38. Cheslock, Kyle: 72. 170. Chickorelli. Missy: 162, 163. 164. 165, 196. Cimino, James: 89. City Tire America: 191. Clark. David: 17, 80, 143. 148. Classes, Required vs. Elective: 166. 167. Clay. Dorian: 64, 136. Clayton. Kathy: 50, 81. 142. Cliffs Notes: 156, 157. Closing: 222, 223, 224. Closson, Kim: 64. 138. Clubs Divider: 134, 135. Clubs: 136 149. Club Membership: 148, 149. Clutter, Jamie: 189. Coal Festival: 40, 41. Coburn. John: 80. 100. Coburn. Patrick. Coburn, William. Coburn. Yvette: 50, 138. 147. Cofield, Carla: 80. Colasessano's: 23, 182. Colbert, Diana: 138, 139. Cole. Brian: 136. 149. Cole. Lori: 72. 14. 147. Coleman, Robert: 51. 137. 138. 145. 166. Coleman, Steve: 80. 116. Colisino, Cindy: 36. 89. Collector Magazine: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. 22. 23. 24, 25. Commodore. Todd: 72. 147. Community Divider: 168-211. Conley, Pat: 80. 155. Conner. Cindy: 8. 64, 144. 145, 147. Conrad. Joyce: 89. Conrad, Kyra: 51, 207. Cook. Darrell: 64. Cook. Thomas. Cook, Tonja: 80. Cooperider, Sheryl: 72. 140. Cooperider. Todd: 51. 96, 97. 98. 99, 142. ATHLETIC AWARD WINNERS — FRONT ROW: Frankie Oliveto, Tony Jones, Roy Sumlin, Sam Ervin, Dave Snider: BACK ROW: Robbie Abruz- zino. Marsha Thompson, Kevin Everhart. Cathy Caldwell, Adelia Tate. COMMUNITY Index Bla — Coo 213 u Urn I a o u x c INDEX Copney, Joyce: 80. Corley. Lisa: 80. 147. Corley. Pat: 139. Corley. Robert: 64. 136. Cosco, Sean: 64. 97, 99. 119. Cox. Martin: 64. 97. 99. 116. 117. 119. 143. Coyne. Rex: 80. 100. 116. Crabtree. Theresa: 80. 147. Craft, Julie: 80. 143, 147. Creer. Greg: 72. Criss, Kim: 51. 53. 149. Crites. Sheila: 80. 147, 149. Cross Country: 104. 105. Cross. Crystal: 64. 149. Crouso, Gary: 80. 136. Cunningham. Roger: 80. 100, 101, 109, 111. 147. Currey. Kevin: 72. Cutlip, Tim: 72. Cutrone. Rudy: 64. . . . You found that the Senior Class weighed the most dur- ing East-West Week. Dailey. Sara: 64. 132. Dalton. Stephanie: 72, 144. D'Amico. Christie: 72. 136, 144. D'Amico. Julie: 72, 144. Daust. Lisa: 64. 142, 145, 197. Daust. Mike: 31. 51. Davidson, Gibbs: 100. 113. 119. 164. Davis. Beth Ann: 51, 63. 86. 142, 145, 157. Davis. Bill: 138. 142. Davis, Glen: 80. Davis. Latoma: 74. 144. Davis, Robert: 51. Dean. Ronald: 64, 136. De Beilis, Lisa: 80. 139. DECA: 203. Deerfield Animal Clinic: 193. Delimpo. Toni: 51. 138. Delligatti, Debbie: 51. Delligatti, Laura: 64 Delligatti, Skip: 89, 131. 165. DeLorenzo, David: 64. 97, 109, 143. 149. DeLorenzo. Robert: 89. DeLuca, Sharon: 45, 51. Denniston. Danny: 52. 151. Denniston, Richard: 7. 74. 109. 142. 144. DeRosa. John: 64. 105. 136. DeVine, Barbara: 64. 147. Devison. John: 52, 74. Devison, Lillian: 48, 138. 207. Diamond. Leisa: 41. 52. 53. 59. 142. 143. 145. 147. DiMaria, Frank: 46. 89. Dobbs. Bridgette: 52, 103. 137. 149. 152. Dobbs. Camille: 80, 123, 144. Dobbs. Richael: 67. Dobreff. Tim: 52. 138. Dodds. Shaun: 67, 141. Doerfler, Amy: 74. 144. Domico. Paula: 80. 147. Domino s: 22. 23. 192. Doyle. Jim: 189. Dragich. Tom: 89. 103, 113, 144. 175. Drama: 30, 31, 32, 33. Drummond. Kelly: 67. 123. 142. 184. Duncil. Byron: 89. Dunham. Janice: 74. 141. Duskey. April: 80. 139. 148. Duskey. Dawniele: 67. Dye, John: 74. . . . Everybody bought all your caramel candy bars and left you with the yucky al- mond ones that no one would buy. Eddy, Jennifer: 17. 74. 142. Edwards. Beth. Edwards. Christopher: 80. Edwards. David: 80. 136. Efaw. Betty: 183. Efaw. Chris: 52. Efaw. Edna: 74. 1890 Mill: 23. Ensgminger. Valarie: 83, 148. Elective Classes: 166, 167. Electronic Control Systems: 191. Emery. Deirdre: 74. 147. Encores: 150. English. Phylisa: 80. Enos. Rosemary: 38. 67. 138. 140, 141, 149. 189. 202. Enos. Wibb: 80, 105. 116, 147. Erdie. John. Ervin, Sam: 52, 73. 97. 120, 143. Ervin. Scott: 83. 116. 137. Europe: 14, 15. Everhart. Bobby-Dee: 83. 112, 115. Everhart. Kevin: 41. 51. 52. 112, 113, 115. 136. 143. 163. 207. . . . They had to send the yearbook back. Fabre, Joe: 52. 120. Fabre. Lisa: 67. 123. 142. Faculty: 88-93. Fahey. John. Fancher, Charles: 67, 141. Fancher. Craig: 83, 147. Fanto. Anne: 103. Fast. Jeffrey: 67. 73. 140. FBLA: 142, 210. Feltz, Andrea: 74. 136, 164. POLAR BEAR NAVY — FRONT ROW: Sharon DeLuca. Beth Davis. Char lotte Yost, Julie Shaffer, Becky Boone; SECOND ROW: Valarie Hinton, Marina Fotiou, Devorah Pitzer. Joanna Bourne. Lisa Toothman, Leisa Diamond. Gina Gallo. Betsy Hewitt; THIRD ROW: Roy Sumlin, Marsha Thompson. Cathy Caldwell. Cristina Gcso, Mary Amy West, Barbara Lake, Theresa Blake, Terri Haught: BACK ROW: Tad Janes, Pete Fuscaldo, Clin- ton Parker. Mark Carviliano. Sally Lambert, Anna Li, Jackie Caldwell, Kevin Everhart, Mike Biafore. SPECIAL SERVICE AWARDS — FRONT ROW: Janet Bailey, Susan Mar shall, Ann Hussey. Robyn Steele: BACK ROW: Andy Serdich. Debbie Halde- man, Sandy Taylor and Tommy Baron. 214 COMMUNITY Index Cop — Fel - Feltz, Sally: 89. 152. Fetty, Charles: 83. Field Trips: 142, 143. Fingler. Karen: 52. Filler. James: 83. Findo, Crystal: 67. 141. 143. Findo, Ronnie: 52, 138. 203. First Exchange Bank: 199. First National Bank: 192. Fisher, David: 74. Fisher, Kristi: 67, 141. Fleming. Denise: 67. 138. Flint. Joyce: 89. Floyd. Laurie: 83. Fluharty, Jeffery: 74. Fluharty, Todd: 137. Foodland: 178. Football, JV, Freshman: 100. 101. Football. Varsity: 96, 97. 98. 99. Forcelli, Tracy: 25, 83, 148 Forquer, Shawn: 83. 137. Foriou, Marina: 39, 52, 60, 131, 142, 147. 149, 164. 207. Francis. Jackie: 19, 83. 125. Franks, Alan: 67, 73, 138. 145. 202. Franks. Lana: 67, 136. 141, 143. Franks. Michael: 77, 83. Freshman: 9, 80. 81. 82, 83, 84. 85, 86, 87, 175. Frey Home for Funerals: 201. Friendly Furniture: 192. Frye. Mark: 75, 97. Fun in Fairmont: 171. Funk. Robert: 74. Funk. Tom: 83. Furbee. Crystal. 52. Furbee. Jeff: 74. Fuscaldo, Joe: 83, 116. 142. Fuscaldo. Pete: 52. 112. 142. 222. w w . . . You couldn’t find the res- taurant in Clarksburg on Homecoming night and you ate at McDonald's. Gall. Lisa: 83. 148. Gall. Vincent: 67. 97. 143, 149. Gallo, Gina: 41. 43, 52. 60, 149. 177. Gallo, Krista: 83. 144, 148. Gallucci. Lisa: 52, 138, 140. 203. Gallucci, Mark. 17, 74. Gallucci. Sonja: 83. 140, 144. Garman. Karen: 74. 136. Garman. Michael: 52. 136. 138. 142. 159. 163, 165, 207. Garrison. Mike: 83. 116, 142, 147. Garrity. Karen: 67. 105, 148. Garrity, Lori: 83, 148. Gaskin, Bruce: 52. Gaskin. David: 83, 137. Gazzo, Dean: 8. Geldbaugh. Jim. Geldbaugh, Tim. Geso. Cristina 14. 62. 112, 134, 138, 142. 143. 145. Geso. Sam: 74. 112, 119. Gianettino, Alan: 74, 105. 119. 142, 152. Gilbert, Thomas: 83. Gino’s: 23. Glaspell. Tammy: 67, 138. 140. Glover, Patty. Glover, Terry: 83. Goh. Kelly. Going To The Beach: 63. The Golden Gate: 23. Golf: 106, 107. Goodwin, Robin: 67, 143, 144. Goodwin, Scott: 83. Gorman. Anne: 83. 139, 148. Gough. Charlene: 83. 148. Gover, Jennifer: 74. Graduation: 42, 43, 44. 45. Graham, Stephanie: 67. 68, 136, 148. Grattan. Kathleen: 38. 52, 139, 142. Gump, Paul: 83. Gwynn Tire Service: 193. Green. Walter. Greenlee. Bill: 52. 104. 105. 120, 141, 143. 149. Greenlee, Frank. Gregor. Brian: 52. Greynolds, Billy: 67. Greynolds. Rita: 183. Grimes, Chris: 83, 100, 101, 116, 144. Grimm. Ron: 74. Gripper. Carmen: 52, 160. Gross, Rob: 74, 141. Grove. Heidi: 83. 139, 148. . . . Everyone came to school and found that paw prints had mysteriously appeared on the back drive. Hadley. Harriet: 83. 144, 148, 152. Haislip, Charles: 74. Haldeman. Debbie: 52, 160. Haley. Robert: 33. 38. 67. 86. 126. 139. 142. 148, 161. Hall, Christie. Hall, Cyndi: 34. 49. Hall. Eric: 83, 106, 116, 147. Hall, Jim: 52. 78, 156. Hall, Kevin: 83. Hall. Kimberly: 83. 139. 148 Hall, Lisa: 52. 137. Hall. Monissa: 83. 139. 148. 160. Hall S Piggott: 200. Hall, Trev: 74. 106, 107. 119. 142, 149. Hall. Trychia: 67. 147. Haller. Robbie: 83. 100. 136. Haller. Steve: 74. Hamilton, Brent: 83. 116, 119. Hamilton. Cheri: 74, 144. Hammond, Angela: 83. 148. Hanning. Sandra: 83. Hanning. Tina: 67. Hanway, Steve: 67. Harding. Marshall: 67. Harker, Bernadette: 89. 130. Harper. John: 67, 141. Harper. Mark: 52. 141. Harris. David: 67. 137. Harris. Erik: 67, 96, 97. 137. Harris. Kirk: 67, 86. 141. Harrison, Kim: 83. 149. Hartley’s: 182. Harton. James: 52. 105. 109. 110. 137. Harton. Tajuana: 83, 105, 123. 137, 144. Hauge’s: 174. Haugh. Cheryl: 89. Haugh, Mike: 67, 126. Haught, Terri: 43. 52. 142, 149. Havlichek, Chad: 74. 97. 126. 145. Hawk, LeAnn: 54, 63, 138, 142. Hawkins. Joey: 83. Hawkins, Richard: 89, 105, 120, 136. FLAG RAISERS — Joe Fuscaldo, Kip Lawson, Rick Marino. Kevin Moffa. COMMUNITY FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS — FRONT ROW: Krista Gallo. Secretary; Harriet Hadley. Treasurer; BACK ROW: Joe Fuscaldo, representative; Kip Lawson, vice president; Kevin Moffa, president. Index Fel — Haw Index Fel — Haw Index Hay — Kin INDEX Hayes. Mekell: 83. 144. Hayes, Miracle: 83. 144. Hayes. Suzi: 74. 144. 145. Hayes. Tracy: 54. Hayhurst, Julie: 54. 149. Haynes. Debbie: 83. Heffner. Michael: 74. 142, 143. 145. 158. 160. 161, 198. Helmick. Diann: 8. 74. Henderson. Michelle: 67. 123, 142. 148. 149. Hendershot. Tonya: 138, 144. Henthorne. Bruce: 67. 138. 143. 145. Hepler. Shannon: 83. 148. Hermosilla. Christy: 82. 148. 149. Hermosilla, Dennis: 89. 113, 115. 119, 165. Hermosilla. Manuel: 83. 100. 147. Hetrick. Arlie. Hewitt, Betsy: 30. 64, 136. 142, 179. 206. Hibbs. Kenneth: 120. 166. Hickman. Missy: 67, 138. 141. Higgins. Rodney: 74. 135. Hilson. Kim: 54. 138. 203. Hilson, Mark: 54, 137. Hinton, Valarie: 54, 59. 137, 142, 143, 153, 160, 2-6. Hoffman. Noelle: 74. 137, 149. Holiday Inn: 174. Holochwost. Allen: 54. 147. Holochwost, Chris: 83, 144. 148. Homecoming: 10-11. Honoraries: 138-139. Hope Natural Gas: 173. Hosey, Wanda: 67, 143, 145, 149. Howell. David: 149. Howell. Jamie: 33, 54. 109, 110. 142. Howes. Chenell: 83, 148. Howes. Janell: 83, 148, 158. How Others See FSH: 174. Huber, Linda: 89. Hudson. Susan: 54. 73. 207. Huey. Dale AMC: 192. Hunt. Charles: 55. Hunter Insurance: 175. Hussey. Ann: 33. 43. 149. 156. 167. Hussey, Jenny: 55, 65, 83, 149. I I . . . You went to a party and the hostess went to a party down the street. Ice. Mike. Ideal-Sayre Studios, Inc.: 206. Index: 212 221. Industrial Resources: 211. Initiations: 146-147. Ireland. Morgan: 55. Ireland. Patti: 17, 74. 129, 142. 148, 149. 158. Ireland, Shawn: 67. 109. Irons, Diana: 8. 143. 209. Irons, Tammy: 67, 109. I I -J -J ... You swooned over Bernie and his leather pants during the Free Fare concert. J S Machine Shop: 201. Jack Jill Cleaners: 192. Jackson. Antonia: 55. Jackson, Joy: 55. 137. Jackson. Robert: 83. James Chevrolet: 208. Janes, Thomas (Tad): 31. 33, 55. 142, 149, 158. 162, 165. 209. Jenkins. Kathy: 83. Jenkins, Lisa: 67. 142. 143. Jenkins. Rodney: 67. Jenkins, Ruth: 138. Jett, Greg. Jezioro, Frank: 67, 97. 99, 109, 141, 143. Jimmie. Anissa: 65, 83. Jimmie. Tracy: 55. Joe. Dave: 83. Johnson. Bruce: 83. Jolliffe, Jodell: 83. 146. Jones. Deanna: 12. 56. Jones Fur Service: 170. Jones. Janet: 89 Jones. Marvin: 147. Jones. Mary. Jones. Melvonia: 83. Jones. Mike: 83. 100, 101, 109. Jones, Tony: 8. 55, 120, 121, 189, 109. Joseph. Matt: 83. 100. 101. 109. Journalism: 160-161. Judy. Mike: 83. Julian. Amy: 67, 130. 142. 148. 149. Julian. Beth: 83, 164. Julian, Lou: 37, 88, 130, 153 Julian. Michael: 67. 74. 97. 109, 111, 142. Juniors: 64-71, 202. ... A guy wrote you a note in class that said “I love you. Do you love me? Circle yes or ‘no .’’ You threw it away. Kaham. Kindalle: 83. 137. Kaminsky. Kami: 83. 148. Kann, Ronnie: 68. Keefover, Bill: 176. Keener, Angie: 83, 130, 148. Keener. Kevin: 83, 100, 140. Keener. Kim: 74. Keener. Mike: 140. Kendall. Stephanie: 74, 120 Kendall, Stephen: 55. 140. Kennedy. Don: 74. Kennedy, Todd. Kerns. Jodi: 74, 148. Kime Floral: 173. Kincaid, Diana: 139. King, Inderia. H1-L1FE STAFF — FRONT ROW: Jason Caldwell, Lee Ann McElroy, Dani Chefren. Lisa Carson, Robert Haley, editor-in-chief: BACK ROW: Anne Ma selli. John Bowyer. Kathy Clayton, Ben Manly. COMMUNITY 216 Index Hay — Kin NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — FRONT ROW: Susan Kropog. Mary Rowe. Cristina Gcso, Anna Li. Valarie Hinton, Marina Fotiou, Joanna Bourne. David Sago, Carol Potesta, David DeLorenzo; SECOND ROW: Mike Bla- fore, Ron Radcliff, Jenny Rittenhouse, Jackie Caldwell, Devorah Pitzer, Carol Wang, Mike Mezzapelle, Janice Myers; THIRD ROW: Stephanie Park- er. Robert Haley, Cecelia Mallamo, Stephanie Bock. Pat Larry, Mary Amy West. Charlotte Yost, Beth Davis; BACK ROW: Stephanie Smith. Betsy Hewitt, Mary Frances Rizzo. Rosemary Enos, Marsha Thompson, Julie Shaffer, David Brock. King, Neil. King, Randy. King, Todd: 74. Kirby. Paxton: 155. Kirk. Diahann: 136. Kisner, Mark. Kline. Laura: 55. Knisely, Rodney: 100, 101. Kriston. Tom. Knott. William: 32. 47. 55, 149. 209. Koay. Alice: 123. 144. 149. Koay. Kathy: 15. 68. 140. 145, 148. Kocsis. Aaron: 55. 97. Koger. Danielle: 74. Koger. Toni: 68. 137, 138. Kolbash. Cristina: 139, 148. Kolbash, Michelle: 68. 139, 141. Konya, Christina: 74, 144, 146, 160. Koon. Gregory: 55. Kosik, Jodi: 148. Koski. George: 89, 141. Kovach. Kelli: 55. 140, 147. Kowalski. Kippy: 68. 140, 144. Kriston. Debra: 55. Kropog, Susan: 68. 145. Kropp. Bridget: 74, 153. Kuhn. Sherry: 24. 34. 68, 143, 145. Kupets. Dan: 43. 89, 91. . . . You made a fool of your- self by following guys girls around the mall. Lake. Barbara: 55. Lake. Steve: 55, 138. 203, 209. Lamb. Ed: 55. 97. 109. 149, 177. Lamb, Jimmy: 74, 97, 109. Lambert, Sally: 48. 45, 123, 149. Lance, Cindy: 148. Lance, Tim. Lantz, Kim: 45. 140. Larry. April: 74, 136. Larry, Pat (11): 68. 149. 108. 109. Larry. Pat (12): 45. 73. 97. 106. 143. LaRue, Dennine: 38, 90. Latocha. Michael 17. Lawson. Bill: 35. 90. 113. 167. Lawson, Jo: 90. Lawson. Kip: 100, 101, 116, 142, 147. Lawson, Billy T.: 10. 38. LeBlond, Ardella. LeBlond. Janet. LeBlond. Vickie: 68. 138. Lee, Clairanna: 56, 140. Lee. Denise: 137, 203. Lee. Sharon. Lee. Yvonne: 14, 68. 136. 142. 143. 145. 148. Leeson, George: 74. 136. LeMasters. Scott: 74. Lemley, Sandra: 143. Lemley. Sharon: 68. Leonard, Sherri: 74. 105. 123, 140, 8. Levine’s: 201. Levine, Joel: 74. Lewis. Carol: 140. 175, 208. Lewis. Cheryl: 66. 88, 143. Lewis, Dionne. Li. Anna: 42. 45, 143, 145. 167. Libonati. Rosella: 45. 59. 142, 153, 161. Linear. Lorenzo: 116. Linear. Tammy: 68. 123, 138, 144. Linn. Louise: 77. 140. Little. Laura; 148. 160. Lusk. Nicki: 116. Luszcynski, Brenda: 77, 140. -mm- . . . You had so much Phase IV English work that you con- sidered dropping to Phase II. MTV: 17. Mainella, Beth: 139. 148. Mainella. Jame: 166. Maiolo. Melia: 7, 90. 149. Mallamo, Cecelia: 33.68. 142. 143. 149. 165. Mallamo, JoAnn: 144, 149. Mallen. Mark: 77. Malls: 208. Manly, Ben: 8. 77. 142, 144. 155. Manley. Connie: 148 Manchin, Heather: 19, 145, 148. Manchin’s Carpet Center: 201. Mann. Ruth. Mann. Vernor. Manns, Scott: 56, 120. Marino. Rick. Mario’s: 23. Markovich. Mitch: 177. Markovich. John: 68, 106. 107, 119. 143, 149. Mario’s Tailoring: 200. Marshall. Sonya: 148. 149. Marshall. Susan: 56, 140. 144 Marston. Tina: 68. 138. Martin, Chet Martin. Glenna: 90. Martin, Irene: 90. Martin. Norma. Martin, Tina: 77. Maruka, Chris: 56. 141. Maselli, Anne: 6. 34. 57. 143. Mason. Greg: 144. Matheny. Jim: 77. 126, 142. Matthews, Amanda: 18. 68. 138. 140 Maurer. Troy: 136. Mauro. Jimmy: 57, 147. May Brothers: 171. McCafferty, Maria: 68. 144. 186. McCaulley, Melissa. McCaulley. John: 57. McClain. Heidi: 7. 106, 144. McCullough. David: 68, 79, 97. 116. 130. McCullough. Lisa. McDonald. Michelle. McElroy, Chris: 68. 81, 112, 143. McElroy, Lee Ann: 48. 57. 81. Mclntire. John: 12. 57. McKinney. Eric: 68. 143. McLaughlin. Matthew: 68, 142, 159, 163. McPherson. Laura: 144. 149. McVicker. Ronald. Meadous. Tammy: 57, 143. Meffe. John. Melton. Robyn: 57. Mentus. Debbie: 77. 125. 126. 129, 142. 148. 149, 157. Merrill. Frank: 77. Merrill, James: 68. Merrill, Richard: 57. Merrill. Robin: 57. 138. 203 Mezzapelle. Michael: 57. 136. 145. Michael, Jeffrey. POLAR BEAR SENIOR BAND — FRONT ROW: Carla Bland. Lisa Carson. Diana Colbert, Leisa Diamond, Janette Atchinson. Jenny Rittenhouse; SECOND ROW: Janet Bailey. Kenny Rittenhouse, Donna Walls, Robert Trickett. Kelly Kovach: BACK ROW: Andy Serdich, Beth Davis. Bill Green lee. Don Shaw, Mark Harper, David Sago. POLAR BEAR JUNIOR BAND — Kristy Fisher, Jolie Simmons, Lana Franks, Missy Hickman. Cecelia Mallamo. Stephanie Bock, Renae Vasicek. Sandy Wilson, Tammy Glaspell, Crystal Findo: SECOND ROW: Sharon Lemley, Kirk Harris, Todd Fancher, John Harper, Darrell Cook, Trychia Hall. Kim Shaw, Cindy Connor. Pat Bradley. Barbie DeVine; BACK ROW: Bob White. Dawnielle Duskey, Sara Dailey. Michelle Kolbash, Stephanie Burns, Sherry Kuhn. Susan Cameron, Carol Bland. COMMUNITY Index Kin — Mic cL t Index Kin — Mic Michalski, Janet. Middletown Animal Clinic: 208. Middletown Monograms: 185. Miller. Barbara: 77. Miller. Cathy. Miller. Kimberly: 203. Miller. Melissa. Miller. Scott. Miller, Virginia Ruth: 77. Minor. James: 68. Minor, Kimberly: 139, 148. Minor. Mark. Miranda. Mellanie: 57. Moffa, Dr. David: 201. Moffa, Kevin: 41. 147. 148. 201. Monell, Sherry: 77, 142. Moore, Frank. Moore. James: 57. Moore. Jeff: 54, 57. Moore. Robert: 57, 59, 142. Morgan, David: 77. 141. Morgan. Deanna: 140. 148. Morgan. Gary. Morgan. Linda: 34. 89, 90. Morgan. Steve. Morgan. Tommy: 109. Morgan. Jeff: 109. Moroose, Andrea: 139. 166. Magazine, Collector: 16-25. Moosburg, Kelly: 57. 59. 142. 161. Mountaineer Electric: 177. Mullennex, Sheryl: 77, 142. Mullins. April: 77. Munson. Starla: 77. Munza, Diana: 38. 90, 138. Murphy, Sherri. Murray. Margie. Musgrave, Ron: 187. Muto. Joseph: 90, 124. Muto. Mike: 77. 116. 125, 126. Muto. Wendy: 124, 125. 144. Myers, David: 68. Myers. Janice: 14. 68. 142. 143. Myers. Greg: 57, 142. Myers, Michelle: 68, 148. —nn- . . . You got so obsessed with GENERAL HOSPITAL that you couldn’t do anything be- tween 3-4 p.m. in the after- noon. Naternicola, Joe: 90. 146. Neal, Donnie: 77. 97, 144. Neptune, Richard: 57. Nickolich, Cherie: 77, 123, 136. 140. Nickolich. Todd: 57. Niezgoda. Brenda: 57, 140. 146. 209. Neizgoda, Catherine: 57. 136. 139, 141. 149. Niezgoda. Connie. 68, 139. Noah’s Ark Nursery School: 712. Norman, Chad: 58. 63. 97, 98. 177. North Central Evaluation: 36, 37. Nunez. Becky: 58, 143, 144 Nutter. Jeff. . . . You WALKED all over Fairmont because it was still two weeks until your six- teenth birthday. O'Donnell, Jeanette: 77. 139. O'Donnell, Patrick: 77. O'Donnell, Robert: 136. Offutt. Mark: 58. 142. Olesh, Crystal: 25. 82, 145. 148. 149. Oliverio. Madeline: 90. Oliveto. Frankie: 58. 106. 107, 142, 149. O'Mara. Don: 77. 78. 96, 97, 109. 188. O'Neil. Robert: 63. 112. 142, 177. O'Neal. Tony: 77, 97. Opening: 2-3. Orr, Kevin: 77. 116, 146. Orr, Troy: 68. 95. 112, 115. Osbourne. Lorea: 77, 138, 140. 144. Owens. Jeff: 58 . . . You got three tardies in homeroom and had to go to Mr. Julian's office. Pace, John. Parker. Clinton: 30, 58, 120, 121. 209. Parker. James: 68, 138. 142. Parker. Kathy: 148. Parker. Michelle: 19. 145, 148. Parker, Paula: 58. Parker. Stephanie: 68. 141, 142, 145, 148. 161. 196. Parks, Delbert: 137. Parks, LeeAnn: 77. Parties: 56. Patrons: 193. Patterson, Susan: 148. 149. Pavalok. Tabatha: 43, 58. Payne, Calvin: 68, 109. 137. Pearson, Danny: 58. Pearson, Theresa: 58. Penn Auto: 191. Pennington, Cindy: 68. Pennington, Hoy. People Divider: 46-93. Pepsi Cola Bottling: 200. Petonick, Lew: 90. Phillips, Bill: 77. 97, 116, 117. 125, 126. 144, 158. 159 Phillips, Eric. Phillips, Jeanne: 77, 143. 157. Phillips, Lisa: 68. 138. Phillips. Mark. Phillips, Paula: 58. 141. Pileggi, Jennifer: 144. Pinn, Tracey: 68. 138. Pinnell. Linda: 90. Pitman, Lisa: 58. 140. Pitman, Kim: 58. Pitrolo, Paul: 77. 142. Pitzer, Devorah: 38, 58. 142. 145. 162. 163. 170. Pitzer. Jay: 77, 116. 120. 136. Pizza House: 23. POLAR BEAR SOPHOMORE BAND MEMBERS — FRONT ROW: Jenny Wil- son, Jenny Brooks. Jennifer Eddy, Jeanie Phillips. Karen VanPelt, Lori Cole, Dee Dee Emery; SECOND ROW: Janice Dunham. Shawn Shingleton, Alisa Smith, Andrea Feltz, Lisa Bittinger, Todd Fluharty; BACK ROW: Craig Creer. Trina Raddish, DeLena Thorne. Kevin Curry, Jim Matheny. POLAR BEAR FRESHMAN BAND MEMBERS — Hoy Pennington. June CJsa lis, Martha Chandler, Lisa Corley. Fran Rice, Shelly Shuck, Kevin Moffa Charlene Gough. Randy King; SECOND ROW: Jeff Nutter, Craig Fancher Neil King, Missy Suplita, Tina Kolbash. Kim Harrison, Shannon Hepler Tonya Morgan; BACK ROW: Joe Masterio, Jeff Boyers, Brent Beeson, Rich ard Stickles, Sonya Marshall. Glen Davis, Mark Phillips. Steve Morgan. 218 COMMUNITY Index Mic — Piz Pizza Hut: 23. Pilvelich. Scott: 68. Polar Bear Band: 26-29. Polar Bear Paraphenalia: 194. Polius. James. Poston. Jeffery: 18. 77. 139. Potesta, Carol: 68. 125, 142, 147, 149. Pourbaix, Mark: 77. 97. Powell, Rodney: 58. Prendergast, Jay: 68. Prendergast, Suellen: 77. Price, Mick: 68. Prickett’s Fort: 189 Prince, Russell: 88. 108. 208, 300. Projects: 158, 159. Prom: 38, 39. Prudnick. Mary Lou: 175. Prudnick, Michelle: 68, 142, 175. Prudnick, Rachelle: 24. 68. 142. 175. Pulice. Brian: 77,97,101, 116. 141, 146. Pulice, Lisa: 37, 68. 140, 142. Pyecha. Michael: 58. Pyecha, Sherri: 77, 149. Pyles. Greg: 136. Pyles. Ron: 139, 143. 163. -rr . . . You ordered Domino’s pizza and they got there with a minute to spare, or you would have gotten your next pizza free. Radcliff, Michelle: 77, 148. Radcliffe. Nancy: 90. Radcliff, Ron: 48, 68, 141, 145. Raddish, Trina: 77. 136. Ragen. Michael: 77. Raikes. Don: 189. Rainbow Express: 204. Rochelle. Randle: 68. 122, 138. Rannenberg, Jill: 33. 77. 128. 137, 148, 149. 159, 198. Raspa. Kathryn: 90. Rax: 22, 23. R.C. Jones Funeral Home: 193. Rebrook. Scot: 68. Rende. Lisa. Required Classes: 166, 167. Retton, Mary Lou: 132, 133. Retton, Jerry: 68, 96, 112. 119, 142. Reynolds. Dana: 32. 77. 139. Reynolds, Gordon. Reynolds, Michael: 137. Reynolds. Tracy: 137. Ribel, Rochelle: 144. 148. Rice, Fran: 148. Richards, Donna. Richmond. Donna: 77. Rider. Jonathan: 105, 109, 148. Ridgway, Kim: 130, 136. Ridgway. Todd: 58. 105. 120, 123, 142. 145. Riley. Sean: 105, 149. Riley. Dave: 68. Riley. Sean: 77, 120. 141, 170. Rittenhouse, Jennifer: 58. Rittenhouse. Kenny: 58. 144. 209. Rizzo, Mary Frances: 18, 68, 145, 147. Rizzo. Melanie. Roberts. David: 71, 145, 147. Roche Biomedical Laboratories, Inc.: 201. Robertson, Dari: 19, 71, 145. 147. Rolling Stone: 17. Roman. Mary Jo: 90. Romesburg. Wendy: 58, 136, 141. Romesburg. Von. Romino, Christopher: 71, 116, 120, 141. 143. 149. Romino, Jennifer: 36. 148. Rosenberger, Chris: 77, 142. 148. Rosi, Stephanie: 123. 144. 148. Rote, Steve: 77, 97. Rowand, Paul: 176. Rowe, Mary: 71, 81. 136. 141. 142. 145. 148. Rowe, Margaret: 71, 81. 133. 136. 141 Royal Crown Cola Bottling: 170. Rudy, Suzanne: 59, 38. 203. Ruggiero. Tina Louise: 8. 90 Ruiloba, Ruben: 142, 186. Rundle. Tracy: 77. Runner. Patrick. Ruoff. Bill: 116. Rutherford. Bryan: 77, 97. 120. 141. Ryan, Ted Opticians: 182. . . . You left at noon on the first day of your senior year and felt like you were skip- ping. Sacks, Robin: 71. Sago. David: 59. 105. 141. 143. 166. Sanders, Marsha. Sansalone, Mary: 59. 138, 161. Sapong. Maxwell: 77. Sapp, LaDonna: 59. 140 Satterfield. Michelle: 20. 71. 136. Saunders. Nancy: 90. Savereno, Angie: 90. Schleicher. Bill: 77. 109. 120 Schneider. Todd: 59. School Changes: 12, 13. Schultz Machine Co.: 190. Scott. Alvin: 79, 146. Scott. Jay: 34. 116, 137. Scott. Lynn: 137. Scott. Regina: 147. Scotto’s: 23. Sears, Jim: 59, 63. 70. 97. 99. 177. Secreto. Bobby. Secreto, Clint: 79. 97. Secreto, Elena: 71. 123, 136. 138. Senior Class: 48-63, 206. Senior Directory: 207, 209, 211. Senior Parent Patrons: 199. Senior Privileges: 51. Serdich, Andy: 59. 105. 138, 141, 144, 179. Serdich. Beth: 79, 144. Sermo, Michael: 79. Service Clubs: 142, 143. Service Personnel: 92, 93. Shaffer. Julie: 7. 45. 59. 138, 142. 206. Shaw. Don. Shaw. Julia: 90. 148. 152. Shaw, Kimberly: 71, 138, 141. Shelton, Melissa. Shelton, Tracy: 59. 138. Sheppard, Ronnie. Shields, Richard. Shingleton, Shawn: 79. Shopping Malls: 208. Shuck. Kathy: 71, 138. Shuck, Shelly: 139, 148. Simms, Bridgette: 60. Simmons. Gregory: 71. Simmons. Jolie: 71, 149. POLAR BEAR FLAG CORPS — FRONT ROW: Jennifer Eddy, Missy Hick- man, Lana Franks, Jenny Brooks: SECOND ROW: Trychia Hall, Tammy Glaspell, Andrea Feltz; BACK ROW: Kim Shaw, DeLena Thorne, Sandy Wilson. POLAR BEAR MAJORETTES — FRONT ROW: Trina Asterino, Lisa Bit- tinger, Leisa Diamond, Lisa Carson. Cecelia Mallamo; BACK ROW: Steph- anie Bock. Diana Colbert. Trina Raddish, Michelle McDonald, Renae Vasi- cek, Janette Atchinson. COMMUNITY Index Piz — Sim 219 Index Piz — Sim Index Sim — Tue INDEX Simon, Kellie. Sinsel. Colin: 79, 137. Sinsel. Ron: 137. Sindledecker, Jason: 136. Sindledecker. Shariene: 30. 162. 189. Sixth Street Pharmacy: 189. Slamick, Tim: 90. 176. Slaughter. Kim. Slaughter. Buddy. Sloboda, John: 149. Smith. Alisa: 79. 141. 145. Smith. Beverly. Smith. Chris: 139. Smith. Deyvonne: 71. 137, 138. Smith. Dina: 90. Smith. Greg: 66. 71. 126. 139, 142. 148. Smith, James: 79. Smith. Jeff: 60. Smith. Lonnie. Smith. Martha: 71. 141, 148. Smith. Ron: 136, 137. Smith. Stephanie: 60. 82. 138, 142, 149. Snider, Dave: 60. 104. 105. 120, 136. 149. Snyder, Charlie: 90. 137. 166. Snider. Charles. Soles Electric: 184. Sophomores: 72-79, 198. Special Interest Clubs: 144, 145. Sports Clubs: 148. 149. Sports: 94 133. Springer. Shannon: 140. 147. 148. Spring Events: 34, 35. Springer's Furniture: 175. Stalnaker, Pam: 90. Stanley. Kevin: 50. 141. Starkey. Carol: 37. 71, 138. Steele. Robyn: 60. 138. 140. 203. Stephen. Caprice: 79. 144. 146. Stevens. Crystal: 60. Stevens. Donald: 91. 136. Stevens. Roger: 12. Stevens. Sheila: 60. 123, 137. 140. Stevenski, Jon: 7. 79. 141. 146. Stewart. Christina: 137. Stewart, Dale: 60. Stewart. Jeff: 71. Stewart. Pamela: 79. 139, 148. Stickley, C.W. Contracting: 182. Stickles. James. Stickles. Robert. Stoehr. Lissa: 60. Stone Thomas: 210. Stout. Bill. Stout. J.D.: 11, 71. 138. Straight. Terri: 60. 73. Strem Varden Studio: 181. Strother, Daryl: 79. Stubbs. Carolyn: 123. Stubbs. Julian: 60, 108. 109. 143. Student Life: 4-45. Student Business Government Day: 178. Stuckey. Tina: 12, 60. 138, 146 Sumlin. Catrena: 71. 123, 137, 138. Sumlin. Kimberly: 102. 137. Sumlin. Roy: 60. 96. 97. 98. 99. 112. 115. 211. Summer: 8, 9. Summers. Holly: 39. 71, 138. Summers. Kelly: 140. Suplita, Melissa: 139. 148. Suppa, Charles. Superior Industrial Laundries: 182. Superior Photo Service: 182. Sutphin. Regina: 148. Swanson, Shelly. Swartz. Beth. Swisher, Jeff: 79. Swisher. Tina: 71. . . . You got the wires on your braces and couldn’t eat or sleep for three days. Talbert. Shawn. Talbert. Tim. Tannehill. Traci: 25. Tano. Elizabeth. Tano. Eva: 60. Tano. Peggy. Taskin, Pinar: 124, 125. 144. 161. Tate. Adelia: 61. 123. 137. 140. Tarley. Jay: 100. 119. 141. Tatterson, Bryan: 137. Taylor. Loretta: 91, 147. Taylor. Sandy: 61. 140. Teahan. John: 116. 136, 145. Teahan, Margaret: 30, 31, 71. 141, 145. 149. Tennant, Jennifer: 79, 140. 142. Tennant. John D.: 14. 36, 42. 45. 88. Tennis: 124. 125, 126, 127. Thomas, Lori Ann: 139. Thomas. Mark: 100. Thomas, Melissa: 12. 61. 142. Thomas. Tommy: 79. Thompson. Bill: 141, 149. Thompson. David. Thompson. Don: 136. 148. Thompson. Donni: 100. Thompson, Marsha: 7. 125. 126, 142, 147. 211. Thompson. Susie: 136, 147. Thorne, DeLena: 79. Three Ways Inn: 188. Tiffany’s Hair Salon: Title Page: 1. Titler. Lisa: 79. 140, 144. Toler. Chad: 42. 61. 138. 149. Tonkery. Julie: 148. Tonkery, Paula: 71. Tonkovich. Sheri: 71, 140. 142. 145. 148. Toothman. Lisa: 61, 142, 145. Topardo. Lori: 41. 61. 86. 142, 143. Tousel. Robert: 71. Towson. Terry: 136. Towns. Bryan: 61. 63. 70, 107, 142, 177. Track: 120, 121, 122, 123. Traugh. Corby: 61. 97. Trickett. Robert: 41. 61. Trippett, Duane: 71. 119. 149. Tucker. David: 79. Tucker, Eric: 24, 71, 136. 143. 162. 163. PUBLIC RELATIONS STAFF — FRONT ROW: Susan Kropog, Cristina Geso, Valarie Hinton, Mary Sansalone; BACK ROW: Leisa Diamond, editor- in-chief; Rosella Libonati, Sharon DeLuca, Kelly Mossburg. Stephanie Bock. QUILL AND SCROLL — FRONT ROW: Cristina Geso. Stephanie Parker, Susan Kropog. Stephanie Bock; SECOND ROW: Sharon DeLuca, Leisa Diamond, Mike Heffner, Suzi Hayes, Yvonne Lee; BACK ROW: Anne Ma- selli, Kelly Mossburg. Theresa Blake. I _ _ _ COMMUNITY Index Sim — Tuc Tucker. Jeff: 71. 112. 115. 141, 149. 184. Tucker, Kerri: 148. 184, 188. Tucker. Timmy: 139. 140. Turner. Calvin: 97. Turner, Kim: 61, 73. 86. Turner. Melissa: 79. 137. Turner. Raeleane: 79. 137. Turning 18: 52. Tri-City World of Faith: 180. Tsai. Lisa: 61, 143. 145, 167. —u-v— . . . You spent an entire Chemistry class discussing the school bond issue. tlsalis, June: 86. Vance. Lori: 79, 137. 147. VanGilder, Mike: 79, 136. VanPelt, Karen: 79. 141. 148. VanPelt. Nancy: 61. 143. Vargo. Lisa: 139. 144. Varnes. James: 136. Vasicek. Renae: 71. Viani. Chris: 61. 97, 109. Ill, 177. 211. Viani. Lori: 79. 123. 140. 144. Vincent. David: 62. Vincent, Shannon: 203. Vingle. Barry. Vingle. Michelle: 79. 136. 140. 198. V W Supply: 191. . . . You realized you were getting less sleep and eating less while in school than you did at summer camp. WMMN: 210: Wade, Dr.: 175. Wadsworth. Cannon: 79. Wadsworth, Doug: 79. Waggoner. Corey: 140. Wagner, Dale John. Walker. Joilette. Walker. Tina: 71. 142, 148. 149. Walkup, Mark: 71, 141. 143, 158, 163. Walls. Donna: 62. Wang, Carol: 14. 40. 71. 142. 145. 147, 197. 202. Warcholak. Beth: 79. 142. Washenitz. Becky: 79. 129. 140. 148. Washington. Amy: 123 Washington. Anita: 62. 137. Washington. Anthony. Washington, Marvin: 71. 137. Watkins. Chip: 62. 141. Watson. David: 62, 97. Watts. Lara: 25, 79. 143. Watts. Pat: 36. 41, 71. 138. Weaver. David: 71. Weaver, Gary: 88. 100. Weaver. Jennifer: 79. Weber. Morgan: 149. Weber. Vicki: 91. Weiss. Kathryn Carpenter: 91. SCRATCHES STAFF — FRONT ROW: Mimi Teahan, Chris Parker, Kathy Beadling, Lisa Pitman. Amy Williamson, Janet LeBlond; BACK ROW: Jeff Fast, Bruce Henthorn, Jim Mauro, Chris Maruka, Miss Linda Pinnell, advis- er; Cindy Hall. Wells. Kevin: 62. 143. Wells, Sharon: 79, 123. 147, 159, 166. West. John: 79. West. Mary Amy: 7. 34. 62. 142, 145, 162. 206. 211. West. Todd: 79. 158. White. Robert: 71, 141, 143. Wilson. Sandy: 71. 136. 138. 141, 145. Wilson, Jinny: 79. 144. Willis, Robert: 79. Willis. Dorothy: 71. Williamson, Cullen: 79. Williamson. Ron: 100, 116. Williamson, Angela: 79, 137. Williamson, Amy: 62, 142. Williams, Tina: 79. Williams. Ronald: 79, 136. Williams. Jimmy: 137. Williams. D.J.: 71. Williams. Diana. Williams, Randy: 116. Wilford, John: 71. Wiles. Tina: 62. 146. Wiley, Belinda: 71, 140. Wimer, Kimberly: 37, 71. 140. Wimer’s. Windsor, Elizabeth: 79, 125, 142. 148, 196. Wings-N-Things: 23. Winner’s Choice: 205. Windsor, Paul: 62. 163. Wood. Suzanne: 6, 70, 79, 136. 148. Woodburn, Jana: 62, 140, 149. Woods. John: 112. Woodring, Cecil: 79. Workman. Debbie: 71, 138. Worley. Robert. Wrestling: 108, 109, 110, 111. Wright, Leonard: 62. Wyer. Jennifer: 62, 140. . . . You fell out of a bus seat when the driver hit a pot- hole. Yanero, Russell: 79. Yost. Charlotte: 62, 125, 142. 145. 147, 163, 211. Yost, Janet: 71. 136. Young, Lisa: 71. 138. Zeck. Sharon: 62. 140. 143, 144. Zicafoose, Linda: 91. Zinn. Leslie: 71. ASKING SENIOR DANNY PEARSON and Freshman Anne Gorman to imi- tate him. Free Fare’s keyboard player Drew Wiseman embarrasses the students at the St. Petersburg, Florida group’s evening concert. COMMUNITY Index Tuc — Zin Index Tuc — Zin The One To Watch With spring rolling around, the countdown of the last days of the 1983-84 year had begun. In sports, Fairmont citizens and state officials watched while the Bears repeated as Region III champions and state tournament entrants. The Polar Bear grapplers finished second in the state wres- tling tournament with 10 finalists. Led by Junior Margaret Blake and Freshman Kristi Beans, the Girls’ Track Team outran nearly everyone, while both Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis teams claimed Big Ten titles. All of America and Fairmont watched as Sophomore Olympic hopeful Mary Lou Ret- ton won the National Championships and the Olympic trials on her way to the ’84 games in Los Angeles, (continued on page 224) 222 “C’MON POLAR BEARS! YOU CAN DO IT!” shouts Student Body President Pete Fus- caldo as he watches the never-ending pride and spirit of the “Big Blue Wrecking Crew.” THE ONE TO WATCH Closing OLYMPIC PRIDE reigns supreme as proud Po- lar Bears and Fairmont citizens watch while the Olympic torch is brought through down- town Fairmont in honor of Sophomore Olym- pic hopeful Mary Lou Retton. The One To Watch LOOKING BACK THROUGH THE CROWD, Senior Mike Bacco searches for friends and family as his classmates wait for the 104th Commencement to begin. For one last time, parents, teachers and friends watched the Class of '84 as they prepared to leave Fairmont Senior High. Proud Polar Bears watched as Ensemble and Concert Choir swept the National Show Choir competition, Thespians grabbed third place at the National Theatre Conference and the Speech Team qualified ten people for the National Catholic Tournament. After a successful North Central Evalua- tion, the faculty and student body watched as the Class of 1984 exhibited their talents in Senior Assembly, proved their excellence at Senior Recognition and said goodbyes at graduation. Recapping and summarizing the year was like reading a diary of fond memories, achievements and triumphs. Polar Bear pride continued to show true, and as the Big Blue Wave ended the year on an up note, no one could deny that Fairmont Senior High School was The One To Watch. THEONE IO WATCH 224 Closing The One To Watch 1984 MAPLE LEAVES STAFF — FRONT ROW: Suzi Hayes, Yvonne Lee, Stephanie Parker, LeAnn Carder, Theresa Blake, Becky Boone, Tina Wright; SECOND ROW: Alan Franks, Jenny Wyer, Cristina Geso. Anne Maselli, Barbi Belvin, Mary Sansalone; BACK ROW: Mike Heffner. Cait Anthony, Rosella Libonati. Kelly Mossburg, Kevin Everhart, Debbie Workman. Maple Leaves Staff Editor-in-chief . . Becky Boone; Assistant Editor. . . Cristina Geso; Student Life Yvonne Lee, Mike Heffner; People Seniors and Faculty . . . Kelly Mossburg, Mary Sansalone; People Underclassmen . . . Cait Anthony, Barbi Belvin; Sports . . . Theresa Blake, Rosella Libonati; Clubs . . . Jenny Wyer, Tina Wright; Academics . . . Suzi Hayes; Community . . . Anne Maselli, Stephanie Parker, Debbie Workman; Photographers . . . Sharon DeLuca, Alan Franks, Ben Manly, Paul Windsor; Typists . . . LeAnn Carder, Kevin Everhart, Debbie Haldeman, Valarie Hinton; Adviser . . . Nan Cayton Acknowledgements: Volume 77 was made possible through the special contributions of Ron and Marsha Boram, Herff Jones representatives; Mike Caldwell Photography; The Times-West Virgin- ian and Editor John Veasey; Chuck Reed and Bert Shreffler, HJ customer service representative and staff artist; John D. Tennant Jr. and the Fairmont Senior High School faculty and student body; Journalism I, II and Public Relations students; and the employees of the Gettysburg plant. Colophon: Seven hundred copies of Maple Leaves, volume 77, were lithographed by Herff Jones Yearbook Co.. 525 Boyds School Road, Gettysburg, Pa., 17325, at an approximate cost of $18,500. The 224 page edition was advised by Nan Cayton. Incorporating the school's North Central evaluation of academic and extra-curricular offerings and personnel with the activities of the 1983 84 school year, the staff selected The One To Watch as the book's theme. The lithographed cover features blue foil-stamping with six color pictures depicting school life. The school-designed illustration uses blue and gray, which is used throughout the book. Binding includes 160- point binder's board with Smyth sewing, rounding and backing. Deluxe type featuring 8 and 10 point Korinna was used for captions and copy throughout the book. Headline type in Cloister, Lydian. Times Roman and Optima was used, with various graphic arts types used for advertising layouts. The book was printed on 100-lb. Calais paper. Black and white photos were processed in the school darkroom by student photographers. Senior class portraits were taken by Strem Varden Studio. 900 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. with underclassman and faculty photos by Ideal-Sayre Studio, 118 S. Fourth St., Clarksburg. Color enlargements were made by Cameo Color Lab. 1700 S. Diversey Parkway, Chicago, III. Staff instruction included Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., Herff Jones Workshop and West Virginia Scholastic Press Association convention, Fairmont State College. The 1983 Maple Leaves received a Medalist rating from Columbia Scholastic Press Association and an All-Southern rating from Southern Interscholastic Press Association.