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

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It was 2:29 p.m., and the chair seemed to be getting harder and harder. The teacher saton the edge of her desk and babbled on and on about a list of books to read over summer vacation. Would the bell ever ring? For most students, the June 9-Aug. 31 summer break was too short. By the time I got back from workshops and going on family vacations, I had no time for myself, explained Junior Dave Bailey. Vacations consumed much of the summer, but going places with the family could be quite boring. I don't like being away from my friends, confessed Sophomore Jennifer Garrity. Visiting relatives also took up sum- mertime. I have so many relatives that by the time I visit them all, summer is over, commented Junior Leah Woodburn. For some, spending June 15-July 17 at school was typical in classes ranging from English and geometry to biology and eco- nomics. Next time,ril do my homework the first time around, replied Sophomore Heather Bailey. Workshops, camps and practices were of- ten required during the summer. These get- togethers helped prepare students for year- book staff positions, student council respon- m sibilities, marching band or fall sports. While most teens thought summer was too short, others said it was too long. Sleeping, sitting at home, cleaning house, going to the same movies and lying around Twelfth Street pool became routines. I can tell you what happened on the soaps and I don’t even watch them, declared Senior Tom Bohl. Teenagers went out with their friends so often that they ran out of places to go and things to do. Middletown and Meadow- brook malls were popular hangouts as were McDonald's and Wendy's, but secretly stu- dents couldn't wait for school to start again. Sophomore Alison McDonald stated, At least at school. I'll have something to do. Even with too many activities—or too few—summer was a welcomed break. No matter how much—or how little—they had to do though, students found that school was a place they couldn't live with —or without. —by Lori Travelstead Say Cheese! Posing on the lawn by the Freshman Building, Senior Angie Viani smiles for LcTour photographer Gary Boylan during her outdoor sitting. Seniors had pic- tures taken in July and October by the Sharon, Penn- sylvania, Studio. Stretching It Exercising in the hot sunshine at East-West Stadium, Junior JocTrotta loosenshis muscles before a strenu- ous day at varsity football practice. Augusti marked the official start of the football season for fourth-year Coach Joe Natcrnicola. Vrapped Up Surprised by the faculty's gift, Marion County Teacher of the Year Joyce Flint unwraps a quilt prepared by Mrs. Carol Amos. Teachers donated money for materials for the quilt, presented during the faculty's annual cnd-of-school luncheon June 9. Soaking lip A Routine ftreak g Summer

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Hill Hill iimi Another routine perform- ance, Junior Drum Majorette Amy Floyd leads the 120 members of the Polar Bear Marching Band through a halftime show. In addition to per- forming at all home games, Mr. Barry Vinglc's group competed in the Norwin, Pennsylvania; Forest Festival and Marching Bands of America events. Although school-time thuscs were limited in number. Fifth Street Gym was an accepted alternative. Psyching the crowd with East Fair- mont's stuffed bear during an even- ing assembly. Senior John Carvil- iano predicts victory in the city championship game. For the first time since 1982, however. East Fair- mont defeated the Polar Bears, 35-0. - «3» Student Life 7

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In a Jam Ready for the North Marion Huskies, Polar Bear Mascot Carole Oliveto wears her jams to the season opening game for the traditional beach party. Front and Center After joining hands around the campus Sept. 4 for United Way, students cheer for the varsity team as the school prepares for the opening of football season. Back to School Welcoming the Class of 1991, French Instructor James Cim- inoand the varsity cheerlead- ers acquaint freshmen with their new school during the Aug. 28 orientation. 9 Summer