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

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and at her. I want to know the reason and I don’t want her to lie to me. After a while, I feel somewhat relieved because 1 don't have to worry about calling or being with her, explained Senior Dave Michael. The major reason that girls break up with guys is be- cause they don’t think the guy isserious with the relationship. One reason is the guy doesn’t want to be around the girl all the time. Another reason is that girls tend to like a guy that is better looking or popular. Long-term relationships were an item a- round school. A break up not only shocked the pair, but also schoolmates. Everyone tried to act the same toward the two, but avoided touchy conversation. However, the couple usually remained friends. I learned a lot when I dated this boy for one year. It helped me too. I now can talk to a guy wi thout being nervous, confessed So- phomore Misty Wilson. Breaking up had its good and badpoints. Those happily involved in a relationship could only offer sympathy to those who were not. After all, they reasoned, being upset wasn't necessary because there are other fi: Breaking Up 33 Thoughts of Friday's date with her boy- friend ran through her head. How was she going to tell him she just wanted to be friends? At the next desk, her boyfriend sat, his head clouded with ways to tell her that he really didn’t want to date anyone right now. Teenagers often encountered situations like this. The after effects varied depending on the circumstances pertaining to the break up. The person who ended the relationship was considered bad guy. Everyone had sympathy for the one who got dumped. Rumors of couples having trouble spread quickly. It always seemed as though every- one knew about a break up before it actually happened. Reasons for the separation some- times got changed while gossip traveled and concluded in a more emotional story. People learned to cope with break ups, but often the emotional effect was long term. 11 hu rts for a while after you break up, bu t the feeling eventually wears away, depend- ing on how long you've been dating, com- mented Freshman Shelly Urbaniak. Girls weren't the only ones hurt. When a girl breaks up with me, I feel mad at myself Final Farewells What about me? asks Freshman Shawn R. Wil- liams as he watches Junior Jenny Shaffer embrace his sister Junior Heidi Williams, before she leaves on the bi-annual Europe trip. Puppy Love Needing a hug. Senior Tina Nichols squeezes her own version of Spuds MacKenzie. Even after that fatal breakup, teenagers could always find comfort in the family pet. Is il the ,— C j A Common Fatality j

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Married Life After exchanging vows in the French II mock wedding, sophomores Molly Smith and Curtis Strole partake in the traditional customs during the reception in Instructor James Cimino's room. Taking a Break Talking after a rehearsal. Sophomore Steve Michalski, seniors Jarrod DeVault and Robert Grattan and Junior Bobby Belt review their plans for their group Armed and Dangerous. After months of practices, the group decided to break up. Stuck Together Paper dolls help Junior John- na Rizzo get her point across during her campaign speech for student body vice presi- dent. Listening to election speeches was one way stu- dents got a break from class during the school term. 12 Breaking Up

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Observing a A Strong Week Yes, I'd like to order a white carnation dipped in blue. Can you have it ready by October 10? Dad, 1 need the car this weekend. May I please borrow it? What kind of dress are you wearing? Whether they anticipated dressing up for the dance, decorating the halls for the week's acti vitiesor cheering from the sidelines at the game, homecoming was a special time for students. In keeping with the Let's Go to the Mov- ies theme for the week of Oct. 5-9, students rummaged through closets and borrowed accessories from friends to complete their costumes. The freshman class hosted Ghostbusters day Monday, followed by the sophomores and Grease day Tuesday, the juniors and Dragnet day Wednesday and the seniors with Animal House day Thursday. The traditional blue and white day Friday rounded out the week. After lining up in Paw Power Drive, band members, cheerleaders, and class and club officers marched from the school to East- West Stadium Friday night. With back-to- back losses to state-ranked Wheeling Park and eventual state AAA champion Brooke in the previous two weeks, the Polar Bears were set to meet their third state-ranked team. Junior Derek King rushed for 148 of the Bears' 225 yards as team recorded an 18-7 homecoming victory over undefeated Buck- hannon to raise the season record to 3-3. Senior Deena Ribel was crowned queen during halftime ceremonies by Principal John D. Tennant Jr. and 1986 Queen Rose- mary Biafore. But the week's activities weren't over yet. When Two Hearts Collide was the theme for the dance, held from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 10 at the YWCA on Pleasant Valley Road. Greg Patrick provided music and Starr Photogra- phy took couples' pictures. I really enjoyed going to the dance and being with my friends that night, commented Sophomore Julie Barker. Soon the last corsage was unpinned, the last crepe paper streamer pulled down and the final bits of conversation about the week exhausted. Homecoming was a memory— until next time when a new group of students would plan another year's activities for another football team. —by LoriTravelstead All Dressed Up Queen tor a Day Bundled up in an afghan to keep warm, freshmen Escort Shawn R. Williams and Attendant Kristi Bar- nes wait with other court members for the halftime coronation. After the announcement of the queen and her court. Principal John D. Tennant Jr. prepares to crown Senior Deena Ribel as 1986 Queen Rosemary Biafore looks on. 14 Homecoming