Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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When the bell rang for first period, students went to class eager to begin the school day. Some students, those who found arrival on time difficult, were sent to the attendance office to check in for the day. As classes began, Mariners, Learning wanting to start the day off right, | A Tegwyn Evans studies in Library Science. V After finishing his studies, Less White has time to goof off. A Students in Mrs. Benvie’s class are solving many problems. ¥ Students in Marine Biology ready tanks to receive sea creatures. 8 Learning

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jlast night’s series game. Of course, the minute answer, was filled with home. On occasion, a few students jthere was always someone last minute studiers while others could not get themselves together ‘crouching in the hall near a locker filled the smoking lounge trying to and found themselves in Room 119 doing some unfinished work, get that “last puff’ which would by order of their teacher. someone who had spent the have to last until lunch. Still more ‘Iprevious evening at a Van Halen or Mariners found the cafeteria an ex- Journey concert. The library, a cellent place to grab a bite to eat ‘perfect place for getting that up to after getting up too late to eat at )A Pat Hamilton, Mark Fredman, Paul Weaver, John Stein, Kent Piland prepare }) together for physics in the library. V A student arrives early to add finishing touches to Spirit Week hall. AHelen Cho, Shannon Martin, Kelly Dunn, Maria Guardia, and Mary Kay Waltz arrive early for Punk Funk Day! seen RAN = 2 A Even though the 9:00 bell has rung, halls are not yet empty as students check in at the Attendance Office. Arriving, Socializing, and Preparing 7

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oulled out their math, reading, or social studies assignments, ready ‘or class discussions or pop quizzes. Some students added a little humor o class, yet these often found hemselves going to see Mr. Turley on disorderly conduct charges. Ferguson was filled with sym- pathetic teachers who handled such requests as, “I have to go to my locker,” “I forgot my book,” or “I am excused to go to an assembly, but I do not have my pass.” They frequently answered these requests Robin Clark, Scott Gray, and others wait for Mrs. Kelly to begin the Advanced Reading and Study Skills class. ‘Students kick back and jam in guitar class. ce with a calm ‘“‘no,” followed by a talk on how materials should be brought to class by the student on time. Teachers were always need- ed, as there were always students who had trouble with their assignments. A Melissa Robinson takes time to work on her typing skills Learning