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

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20 Europe Only twelve hours and counting until she left for Europe. She knew she needed sleep, but she was too excited. As she lay in bed thoughts of her trip abroad rushed through her mind. It was going to be her first timeon a plane and she had never been out of the United States. Two years ago, when she attended her first planning meeting and began making the $1,300 in payments to Sponsor James Cimino for the trip, it had seemed so far away. Even while buying new luggage and clothes, get- ting a passport, saving spending money and attending the final pre-trip Europe '87 meet- ing, it was like a faraway dream. Tomorrow at 11 a.m. though, the Nov. 19- 31 journey to Germany and Italy would be a reality. Loaded down with 60 students and teach- ers, two buses pulled out of the Church of Christ across from the school Thursday, Nov. 19, on their way to Dulles Airport in Washington D.C. The farther the group got from Fairmont, the more their anticipation grew. I couldn't wait to get on the plane, because I knew once we were in the air school would be the Final Adjustment Just minutes before leaving the Church of Christ parking lot. Seniors Alicia Hale and Nancy Koay adjust their luggage. Students departed at 11 a.m. for Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. Light On His Feet Carefully hopping through the luggage. Junior Mike Bundy makes his way back from the Duty Free Store in Heathrow Airport outside of London, England. After a brief layover there, the group headed home. farthest thing from my mind, recalled Jun- ior Missy Pourbaix. After landing in Frankfurt, Germany, and driving to Florence, Italy, the trip really be- gan. The Europe '87 class and chaperones arrived in Florence late at night but that didn't distract from the beauty of the town. The famous Italian city was vastly decorated with numerous bridges on the Amo River. The days in Florence were spent shopping, touring and going to the overlooks for a dev- astating view of the city. That evening, with everyone all dressed up, they made their way to the Ballet Dramatic Symphony, and spent a late night on the town. Of all the places we visited while in Eu- rope, Florence was my favorite. Shopping all day Sunday was like a dream come true, declared Junior Hillarey Curry. After leaving Florence, the tourists made their way to Rome. Some students were nervous because of the stories they had heard about the notorious pickpockets and the minature gypsies—and the group soon found they had reason to be cautious. 1 was running back to the bus after eating Cont. on page 23

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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

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Europe-Bound Headed down the front walk, junior Chris Abies and sen- iors Missy Pride and Kirsten Peters make their way to the bus in the Church of Christ parking lot. Blowin in the Wind Up against strong winds and drizzle. Miss Kathryn Raspa window shops in the Italian town of Assisi. The group experienced rainy weather for a large portion of the trip. Where's the Bus? Excited about the journey ahead of them, juniors Mindy Ford and Shellc Perdue lead a group of students ready to board the buses across Oak- wood Road in the Church of Christ parking lot. Sixty stu- dents and teachers participa- ted in the Nov. 19-30 bi-an- nual trip. Snowy Scene Experiencing snowy weather throughout most of Germany and Austria, the trip stops out- side Garmisch, Germany, to visit King Ludwig's Winter Palace. Europe 21