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

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«° )o„„ «° to slee an t forge aII bo8ut °'nevvort 0phom K,ktno., Wet 'n Wild Walkingin the rain, students endure the wet weather of an April shower. Throughout the rainy season, students hassled with carrying umbrellas around all day. Weather Factor With an umbrella in hand. Junior Jodi Stalnaker stands clear of the rain. Wet weather was a major factor in the bi-annual Europe trip to Italy and Germany, Nov. 19-31. 28 Rainy Days When they wanted one, it never came. When they hated the thought of having one, it poured. When they didn't care, the weather didn't seem to be a problem, but when they did, a rainy day could dampen anyone's spirits. It always seemed that no matter how hard students wished for rain to get out of mow- ing grass, raking leaves or taking out the trash it didn't even look cloudy. On the other hand, however, there were times when teens prayed for no rain and massive downpours would apppear from nowhere. Rain was never far away when students or faculty members alike washed their cars, planned a picnic or any other school activity. Mrs. (Jo) Lawson and 1 definitely are not meteorologists. It seemed like every time we plan an outdoor activity weather causes problems. Rain forced the open air debut concert of 'Armed and Dangerous', sponsored by the Spirit Qub, to Fifth Street Gym and the dance in the back drive was dampened by a torrential downpour. What's more loe said it would', commented Spirit Club Co-Adviser Carol J. Amos. Rain didn't always have to be a downer. because on a hot day i t fel t good just to stand out side as the rain splashed around, leaving a spring smelling fragrant. When winter snows didn't provide any vacation days, the rain filled in and students were dismissed from school early March 7. I live by the river and it scared me when Mr. Tennant announced that school would be dismissed early due to rising waters. All 1 could thinkabout was mymomsitting home alone and not having a way to leave in caseof an emergency. It was one of the worst feel- ings of my life, remembered Junior Stepha- nie Powell. Rain also gave students the chance to get caught up on things in which they were behind, such as homework, sleep and soap operas they had taped since the beginning of school. After school on a rainy day, it's nice to go home, go to sleep and forget all about home- work, stated Sophomore Kiki Holloway. Senior Dave Chadwell seemed to have a different ou tlook completely, Rain is boring and depressing. Like the song says, 'Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down'. —by Shila Shannon

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They said man couldn't land on the moon but he did. No one thought a woman could ever be a vice presidential candidate but she was. And who would have ever imagined girls would ask guys out, but they do. Twenty years ago if a girl even thought about asking a guy out she was considered the bad girl, and was usually looked down upon by society. Things have changed drastically since then. To ask a guy out now was an everyday occurrence. If a girl thought a boy was inter- esting and wanted to get to know him better, all she had to do was call him—something parents still had problems understanding. Some girls, however, would wai tali fetime to ha ve that special boy ask her out on a date, while other girls wouldn't give a guy a chance to play hard to get. She just went ahead and made the first move. I think it's all right to ask a guy out. Guys can't be expected to do everything all the time, stated Freshman Cindy Mason. Those girls who were too shy to ask a guy out for just an ordinary weekend date had their chance in the spring when it was time for the annual Morp dance. The Most Out- rageous Reversible Prom, where the girls asked guys and were responsible for the cost of everything, was held March 26 in the school gym. The informal dance was spon- sored by SpiritCluband Varsity Letterman's Club. During the dance. Senior Heath Atha was crowned King with Butler of Honor Franklin Larry and ten other court members elected by homeroom balloting. No matter how different this occasion was, it always brought a nice change to the dating world. I don't mind a girl asking me out as long as she pays for everything, joked Jun- ior Mark Miller. Contrary to what most people thought, one date didn't bind students together for life. Occasionally girls and guys went out as just friends to study at the college library, go to the movies or shop at the mall. Even though students saw nothing wrong with a girl asking a guy for a date. Senior Charlie Voho had a different outlook com- pletely. I don't want a girl to ask me out. If I want to take her out. I'll ask her. After con- sidering it for a moment though, he added, It depends on who she is. —fey Shila Shannon Ribbon Event Presenting a court banner to Senior Prince John Jezioro, Spirit Club Adviser Carol Amos places the symbol of a Morp member on him. Morp court con- sisted of 12 senior guys. Informal Get Together The way to meet people could come in many forms— even football games. Cheering for the Polar Bears, the Feltz fanatics show their pride. Attcndinggamcs provided a way to know a person before dating. Girls Asking Guys Out 2 7

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Out and About Raindrops keep falling on my head. Junior Tracey Doo- little and sophomores Matt Urse and Bobby Shuman make their way from the Freshman Building during a light drizzle on a spring day. London Fog Stopping in Fairmont while touring the U.S., Dr. Roger Jerome discusses English teenagers in Mrs. Linda Mor- gan's Phase IV English Class. Americans typically think of London as the wet city. Splish Splash Checking out the course. Jun- ior Eric Shaffer plays through flying water at the Fairmont Field Club. While other ath- letes had to fight rain or snow, the golf team had to contend with the sprinkler system. Rainy Days 29