Harrisonburg High School - Taj Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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I UNED IN. Warming up for a duet with sister, sophomore Marnie Runyan and Rachel prepare to play for their grandpar- ents at their Florida home. ag H s of fy - g EECHLESS. On a field trlp with her Art ll class, Tracey Huntley wonders over the significance of a portrait hanging In the Rlchmond Art Museum. Art ls a popular hobby among the juniors. How many people have an outdoor hobby? 775 How many people have an artistic hobby? 387 How many students spend over two hours per week on their hobby? 500

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Student Life was most defi- nitely affected by the teachers, and they began preparation for a new year long before anyone else was thinking of returning to the four walls of the classroom. While students spent the last few days of summer basking in the sun, teachers and staff quickly prepared for the busy season ahead. Yet preparation days took an unusual twist, students were surprised to find their up-coming math teacher peddling around on his bike during a teacher workday or their history teacher bowl- ing at Valley Lanes during the mid- afternoong however, these activities were part of a carefully conceived teacher wellness program hosted by the local Valley Wellness Center and the school board. Under the direction of Ms. Lorraine Kendrick, teachers be- l I I truly enjoyed the activities. ,, -Lee Dellinger. R g came students for the two day pro- gram. ln Mrs. Mary Strickler's words, We did a flip flop of sorts, it made us keep in mind when we were students . The morning activities began with a breakfast in the cafeteria, followed by a THE NITTY GRITTY. Showing a true sense of adventure during the wellness days Cathy Strickler Kristin Ward and Eunie Powell gloriously return from caving outside of Bridgewater. 14 W9lll'leSS DaySf Page Editor: Tracy Gray keynote speaker from the South Car- olina Department of Education. The lecture on winning, having pride, over- coming fears reminded each teacher of exactly why they chose the field of ed- ucation. Teachers thought of the chal- lenges to come, the problems they would face, and reminded themselves that- yes, it was all worth it! Students were indeed the hope for a better fu- ture, and all were responsible for their education. Although the positive atti- tudes of teachers and students were constantly challenged, the phrase from wellness days, lf you think you can then you CAN , was always inthe back of everyones mind. LENTY FULL' Margaret Pence enjoys the lunch served at Hillandale Park by the administration This was a welcomed sur pnse during teacher work days