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

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Sibling Advice Seeking the advice of his older sister. Freshman Brian Bee consults Junior Kelly Bee about an assignment. Al- though they didn't always want to admit it, brothers and sisters usually liked to rely on each other for assis- tance. Freshmen often found high school life easier when they were prepared by an older sibling. Home Working Seated at the dining room ta- ble, Freshman Marcus Sny- der begins his homework. Snyder was elected fresh- man class president while sister Cara, a junior, excelled on the girls' tennis team. Lending a Shoulder During the state basketball tournament at the Charleston Civic Center, Senior Debbie Tichcnor hugs Junior Kim Martin as the clock ticks away in the Polar Bears' loss to Wheeling Park. Friendships were often as strongas sibling relationships. Special Project Concerned with the safety of their classmates, seniors Greg Lamb and Belinda Pell begin the organization of the school's first Project Gradu- ation, sponsored by the Jun- ior Woman's Club of Fair- mont. The drug and alcohol- free post-graduation party offered seniors a way to cele- brate safely. 18 Brother Sister Relationships

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Double or Nothing Portraying James Ingram AND Linda Ronstadt, Senior Greg Lamb sings his way to victory in the air band lip lync contest. Lamb won $75 for his double feature. Boys will be Boys Imitating one of the Beastie Boys in the fourth annual air band lip sync contest. Senior Tom Bohl moves to the group's rap, No Sleep 'til Brooklyn. Here They Go Islands in the Stream sing English teacher Tina Ruggi- ero and Senior Heath Atha as they portray Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers in the Oct. 24 air band lip sync contest sponsored by Thespians. Prize Surprises As mistress of ceremonies. Senior Heather Munchin dis- tributes coupons and dis- counts to the audience. l VI ’ Air Band Lip Sync 7

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Love and V Sibling battle Give me back my blue sweater! What blue sweater? I know you wore it last night. I really don't know what you're talking about. I'm telling mom! Quarreling with a brother or sister—or even a friend as close as a sibling—was typi- cal. However argumentative their relation- ship seemed, brothers and sisters often shared a closer bond. I have found that Kelly and I get along a lot better at work than at home, probably be- cause we don't have time to think of some- thing to fight about although we don't fight much at home either, commented Fresh- man Brian Bee. No one would've thought that a brother and sister could have shared a common hobby. Spending leisure time together gave a chance for the bond to strengthen. Shawn and I go out and do stuff like the best of friends would do. We like to run and bike together. Sometimes we even go to the movies, cruising or shopping, remarked Freshman Monica Cross. While only children told their secrets to the old worn-out teddy bear who had listened to hours of sob stories, some brothers and sis- ters preferred to confide in each other. Spending money on a sibling was consid- ered inhuman, unless it was a birthday or Christmas. Sometimes, that wasn't even a good reason. Resemblance was usually detected when seeing a brother and sister together. On the other hand, even twins were deceiving. Being a twin is something special. Many people don't know we're related unless I tell them. Danny is pretty nice, but we do have an occasional fight, replied Sophomore Donna Baldwin. Sometimes best friends became as close as brothers and sisters, or in school situations, members of some organizations such as band, Madrigals or Ensemble became more like families. Keywanettes chose big sis- ters for their new members to offer friend- ships within the group. False assumptions of constant sibling quar- reling remained, although underneath, a magical bond existed. Having a brother or sister provided a life-long ally as strong as any best friend could be.—by Shila Shannon People don't know we’re reU' ted unless safihomort v Face to Face Before their election to Keywanettes, Senior Nancy Koay and Junior Dipa Joshi wind up with cupcake on their faces as they participate in the annual play- day. Nancy became a big sistci to new member Dipa in the girls' service organization. Time Out Receiving the next play from Junior Quarterback Rodney Stewart, varsity football players Derek (74) and Erick (42) King join their teammates in setting up the next offensive drive. Siblings often became in- volved in the same extra-curricular activities. Brother Sister Relationships 19