James Monroe High School - Echo Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1979 volume:

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Title l Come To Jacket Country Student Life Clubs Classes Sports eguaiin gta sii sai EO® People Ads 2 Opening With cylinders and breakers at hand, Clifton Drippy grass and sleep-filled eyes accompany Jackson and Marletta Foreman calculate the ml the early-morning marchers while they practice of a liquid. The experiment was conducted dur- routines for half-time shows. The band also per- ing their biology class. formed in the Dog Mart and Christmas parades. Eruptions of spirits— the junior section ex- plodes during a pep rally. The signs were painted by junior class cheerleaders and held up by volunteers. Opening 3 : i Puffed cheeks and pursed lips. Trumpet player Todd Baitis warms up for practice. The band met every morning at 7:30 during football season. Necessary weight shift and two-handed backhand give fourth seed Becky Rogers power and placement. The team defeated Varina 9-0 in the spring 1978 contest. 4 Opening Youre inei@onea SURPRISE ease Country may not be ig and it may not have the most modern facilities, but it does have its share of surprises. As surprises go, ours were not always what we bargained for — some were good; some were not so good. Toga parties, chants of Louie- Louie, and shouts of ‘‘dead-bug”’ helped us to get over the hump of the new nine-week exams, competency tests and hall passes. The ‘‘wild and crazy” antics of Steve Martin and Saturday Night Live got us through the price increases at McDonald’s. Sports surprises came in different shapes and sizes. eG. fans followed a foot- all season of declining hope, but as soon as we thought we had hit bottom, the team pulled through with an 8-2 victory. The worldwide shock of the Jonestown Massacre found its way into Sociology class Late afternoon glares don't affect the one on one basketball game between Keith Chestnut and John Russell. The short warm spell during February gave a break to snow. discussions. Government stu- dents pondered whether Liz Taylor would help or hinder John Warner in his Senatorial campaign. However, it was not all Latin declensions and chemistry formulas, we took time out to watch Mork and Mindy or listen to WPGC. We proved wrong the old saying that it is easier for students to learn the teachers’ names than for teachers to learn the stu- dents’ names. As twelve new teachers joined the staff, our pete aent decreased from 781 to 700. But our smallness wasn’t evident as Jacket fans crowded into movie theaters to see box office record breakers such as Heaven Can Wait and Jaws 2. To an outsider our surprises may seem ordinary, but to us in Jacket Country each had its own inside meaning. So come to Jacket Country, you’re in for a surprise. Cock-a-doodle-do—math teacher Mr. Car! In- gebretsen listens for the highest bids for a rooster at the SCA auction. Mr. Ingebretsen raised the rooster on his farm. Opening 5 Come to Student Life Country After struggling all week with homework we looked for- ward to a weekend full of parties and cruising. To those of us in Jacket Country the parties held their own special spell. They gave us a chance to let down our hair and let loose. We traded in our jeans and sweaters for togas, costumes and pajamas. Fredericksburg City Council almost put a Hanan on our night life. Surprised by the pronesa of a midnight cur- ew some of us spoke out With the city paralyzed by 12 inches of snow, David Atkinson trudges down Caroline Street. Drifts from the blizzard reached heights of 13 feet. Claps and harmonies fill the auditorium as Up With People performers and students grades 6- 12 unite for a song. The cast gave a show for the public at night. against it at a town meeting. After hearing both sides of the story, the council vetoed the proposal. 11:00 p.m. Friday, November 24 brought a big surprise to the Pizza Hut hangout. Three armed men robbed the restau- rant on Powhatan Street. During the shoot out, two security guards were injured. The Sone added flair to the Friday night scene. Jacket Country life provided us with different twists and turns. Some weren’t as dangerous as the shoot out or as serious as the curfew, but Jackets always had their share of surprises. So come to Jacket Country, you’re in for a surprise. Student Life Divider 7 Monday August 28 8:05 — It was ready for us like a cat waiting to pounce upon a mouse as we walked Hrough, thedoorsanmers ] wish for gust 28. The outside heat ® d °,e a Shcncine mae air conditioning of the dark halls. Wednesday 8:15 — Loaded with books, August 30 we pushed our way to home- room. Rule books, insur- EGO == Middle of the week ance forms, registration 2:30 — After six periods of blues crept in along with rising temperatures. “‘I wish this place had air con- ditioning,’’ echoed throughout our classes as we grumbled about the heat. sheets, locker numbers and combinations put a bulge in our new 89 notebooks. trying to get our minds back in the swing of things, we allowed our thoughts to wander. For all the noise 10:00 — Sweat stained our they made, the fans failed new tee shirts and nervous to stir up enough air for perspiration streamed down a cool breeze, and they ne- our backs, forcing us to ver seemed to face in the stick to our desks. right direction. Hootin’ and hollerin’ seniors ex- plode with energy at the first pep rally. Despite efforts, the juniors 1:33 — Fire drill! Finally won the spirit stick. a little break from class. Friday 12:15 — Lunch at last. Home-_ 2:45 — The sound of the last September 1 work assignments were tem- bell set us free for an af- porarily forgotten as we ternoon of athletic prac- 8:00 — Droopy-eyed juniors headed to the cafeteria. tices, tubing in the river, and seniors stumbled through Hot milk and empty ice or a quick stop by Carl's. the halls. Some of us looked cream freezers greeted the like we needed tooth picks 210 of us who were forced to stay at school for lunch. Those of us who craved pota- to chips and Fritos were disappointed to find our favorites replaced by Tasty- kakes. to hold open our eyes. ‘Well, how many cups of coffee did you need to stay awake last night?’’ American lit and algebra-trig homework had struck. 2:15 — Sounds of books crash- ing to the bottom of lockers and doors slamming followed us on our way to the gym for the first pep rally. 2:20 — Blaring band music and cries of ‘Save me a seat’’ Hot and humid weather invaded floated across the gym floor the city during the first week of as we rushed to our class school. Junior David Hargo cools section. The cheerleaders OE a ron Or exploded onto the floor with new uniforms as well as new spirit. Donna Bache made a quick visit to the spirit box and popped out with pep and Robert Payne. Hootin’ and hollerin’ reached its pea k during roll call while some of us searched under rocking bleachers for lost books and purses. Shouting for victory, we left the gym ready for the weekend and the first foot- ball game against Stafford. Energy and enthusiasm erupt from the center front section set aside for seniors during assemblies. The first was a rock concert. i WM TH Helping hand — Chip Nunnally receives advice on fixing his tie for his senior portrait. Makeups were taken in the library. a ml) Att AA DPANLUUNTRU WW ) 8 Opening of School ‘aking a break from her perch above ye ‘big people’s pool,’’ Levie Smith elps Mike Hushins find a missing uck in the wading pool. Levie Kx | Cx CE LO. Xs worked as a part time lifeguard at the Fredericksburg Country Club. Lifeguarding also provided summer employment for Cindy Mulliken and Bill Baker. They worked at the Wilderness pool in Spotsylvania County. No more banging lockers — Freshmen Monica Ryder and Nancy Dawson talk in the deserted hall as Beth Ryckman gathers her books. fu iA es] ed LS — ———— re iw? Bright lights and clicking shutters provide a break from English. Delmar photographer Bill Clay adjusts Scott Harrison's pose. One last trip to the locker — Anna Harrington grabs a forgotten book before hockey practice. Anna played inner on the varsity team. Student Life 9 8:15—fourth down and long yardage The alarm clock went off. my clothes and caught a Street, my friends and I I weaved my way in and out I jumped straight up in quick glance of myself in could hear the sounds of of the student traffic on bed. The clock said 7:00 the mirror. I was the per- the band practicing. the way to my locker. It a.m., but my body felt fect picture of death. was hard to believe the . like 2:00 a.m. I threw Smells of cheese biscuits number of people waiting in back the sheets and dis- After transforming myself baking and bacon sizzling line for absentee passes. covered that I had slept on from a creature out of greeted us as we entered a hair brush. I gathered a horror movie to a Walt the cafeteria. After balanc- Disney character, I ing my books and the tray, tripped down the stairs and_ I scrounged around in my pocket ; Chilly wind and damp grass didn’t a A Kear Her £ h ae yP To start the day off right, senior catch bass clarinet player Angela out the door. is Feac c or the 30° for Kevin Brown and freshman Lewis Chance unprepared, 7130 am prac. the cornermor Washington breakfast. Adams gulp down a quick breakfast tices brought out sneakers. Avenue and Mary Ball of scrambled eggs. 8:05 chaos in the parking lot creates traffic hazards. Judy Williams pauses to tie her shoe as Reese Coleman holds her books. Squealing brakes and the sound of changing gears accompany freshman George Washington on his ride up Mary Ball Street. 10 Early Morning eating out the rhythm to the fight yng, drummers keep time to the Hiusic. The band could be heard up to miles away. Music in hand, Brandon Holland puckers up for a high note while playing the Notre Dame Victory March. He was one of 9 trumpeters. a Schoolward bound senior Susan Hearne and junior David Atkinson make their daily morning walk along Washington Avenue. In a rush to beat the 8:15 tardy bell, Lisa Goolrick waits in line for her ab- sentee slip. Lines wound to the main office door. Student Life 11 NIGHT ON BROADWAY Act | You go She knew it was Homecoming season when her heart skipped a beat everytime the phone rang. He knew it was Homecoming when the girl sitting in front of him started dropping hints about not having a date. They both felt the fever hit as they began to view everyone as a pos- sible date. With long gowns disappear- ing from the racks and the increasing demand for three piece suits, area stores realized the rush. She searched for just the right shoes and debated between the new disco style and the traditional evening gown. He worried about finding a tie that matched his suit as well as flowers that matched her dress. Her job started weeks be- fore the final madness. GAA members narrowed the theme down to “A Night on Broadway” and chose Life Force as the band. He helped to transform the gym from a basketball court to a dance floor. While on the scaffold, the decorators stapled their fingers to the wire rather than the streamers. Occasionally, one scaf- YX OCOU a little crazy fold worker looked down and got a sudden attack of queasy stomach and shaky knees. But the decorating didn’t end in the gym. Flatbed and pick-up trucks crowded behind the school Friday afternoon. The wind carried streamers out of clutching hands and muffled the shouts and laughter as the curtain closed on Act I of “A Night On Broadway.” Le aay Tissue paper transforms a flatbeg truck into a decorative float. Le Lewis battles the wind as he repaitt tattered trimmings. Along with other art students, Eunice Murals and streamers clutter the g ; Colbert, Aurelia Archie, Carolyn as Tony Brooks sprawls on the flod Mas Pratt and Bonnie Beach cut out and painting a star. The stars featur@ glitter stars. football players’ names. 12 Homecoming Huffing and puffing, junior Jeff Grizzle adds one more balloon to the Latin Club collection. The float featured toga-clad members All tied up with decorating, Jerry Perry and Theresa Skinner fasten an- tennas onto the top of a pickup truck during fifth period. Hunched over his work, Keith Snell- ings traces the outline of a star. The silver tinted stars represented the glit- ter of Broadway. Student Life 13 Strange noises drifted down Washington Avenue. Heads poked out of windows with curious expressions painted on their faces. Bodies stepped out of doorways straining to find out what was happening. The cla- mor of the marching band, the cheering float riders and the loud group of fol- lowers created the sensa- tion that started Act II of ‘A Night on Broadway.” The football players’ flat- bed truck, the cheerleaders’ overloaded MG, and the toga-clad figures of the Latin Club poured out of the school parking lot. He watched the freshmen run here and there as they tried to understand the meaning of all the commo- tion. She answered Jackie Coleman’s question about “whether or not one walks in the street beside the floats.” 14 Homecoming Thrill of victory—not agony of defeat Red noses reflected the low temperature that swea- ter-clad fans were too busy to notice during the pre-game excitement. The spirit of the afternoon’s pep rally remained with the football players as they rode into Maury stadium. “Hey Coach, can we go over the plays one more time?” shouted the team. Local newspaper sports writers and the mystery forecaster predicted that the Yellow Jackets would lose. The pep talks and hard prac- tices paid off as the Yellow Jackets defeated the Culpeper Blue Devils 7-0, snapping a 16 game losing streak. “When the game was over, we were like a bunch of wild maniacs jumping all over the place and yell- ing at the top of our lungs. We were the hap- Driven by Coach Paul Neal, a tractor pulls the flatbed crowded with varsity football players down Washington Avenue to Maury Stadium. Popping with pep, parade riders and followers gather on stadium steps. School was dismissed at 1:45 pm for last minute repairs to floats. Bed sheets and olive leaves top Latin Clubber Scott Crist. The t craze prompted by Animal Ho made its way into parties as well. piest people in the world,’’ exclaimed tackle Jed Ryan. The crowd went berserk as the score- board showed 0 seconds left in the fourth quarter. A huge mass of people covered the field hugging and slapping each other on the back. Victory celebrations showed on the faces of juniors as they arrived at school at 8:00 Satur- day morning for PSAT tests. After completing the 4 hour tests, she went to finish decorating the gym and to pick up his boutonniere. He sat in the barber’s chair hoping to get just a trim instead of a crew cut. Dressed as a Blue Devil, Brian Dun- nigan catches a ride to the pep rally on Sandy McMillen’s car. Her car represented FBLA. Trimmed with a bow tie, Becky Davenport marches in the band. GAA imembers wore ties and top hats to ad- vertise the homecoming theme. Winged and buzzing sophomores pile { —=-—____ mT| into the back of a pick-up truck. ‘Coe. Sophomores dressed up as yellow = jackets complete with antennas. Characterizing the stars from The _ | Wiz, the Human Relations Club members pack their float as it rolls out NI H of the school parking lot. ii 3... QAO Clapping with the cheerleaders, seniors Mignon Blalock, Marcia Maynard, and Becky Davenport give support during the Friday pep rally. Student Life 15 He said hello to Mr. Bob Burch and Mrs. Frances Armstrong who were collecting tickets at the door. She looked for familiar faces and talked with friends. As they opened the gym doors, the sound of Life Force and the chatter of excited dancers swooped down on their ears like a hawk descending on an unsuspecting rabbit. The clack of new shoes and the swish-swoosh of long dresses came to a stop as the dance floor become flooded with light. After Ms. Mandy Carr introduced the Homecoming Court, Mrs. Phyllis Atkins and Coach Paul Neal meandered through the attendants. As the noise of clapping hands and wild shouts ended, Tuck Payne and Susan Sotzing were crowned Prince and Prin- cess. Robert Payne and Dori Heflin reigned as King and Queen. Robert Payne explained his feeling. ‘‘I felt like the guy on the butter com- mercial, you know, the one who takes a bite out of a piece of bread and a crown appears on his head.” Dori Heflin said, “I was so shocked! I just stood there and couldn't believe it.’’ Susan Sotzing shared Dori’s shocked feeling. “ ... I had goose bumps.” Tuck Payne did not say much, but the smile on his face and the tight hold on his date showed his joy. A trail of people appear- ed as couples wandered from the gym to the cafe- ———— ———— Tei (a ewneremmetrsini eM lt) WN Wf ON BROADWAY Act Il il Hy | Another lifestyle for your happy feet teria to munch on cookies and cool off with punch. Short power failures allowed her to rest her aching feet while he loosened his tie. By one o'clock the next day, tired GAA members returned to the gym ex- pecting a mess. Instead, they found the floor and walls almost spotless. Unaware of the change in clean-up time, Susie Matson and Susan Sotzing began cleaning at 9:00 a.m. With the help of two janitors, the final act of “A Night on Broadway” came to a close. A well lit gym provides the setting for the announcement of Dori Heflin as Homecoming Queen. Susan Sotzing reigned as Princess. Artist Anne Folan paints a scene on the Seine River as the French Club float heads toward Maury. The float took first place in competition. 16 Homecoming Anticipation comes to an end as Mrs Phyllis Atkins crowns Robert Payne King of the Homecoming Court Eyes squinted against the glare of the sun, freshman Devina Byrd cheers the introduction of the team. The weekend was a first for freshmen. A frenzied crowd mobs the field as player David Belman shows a sign of victory. The Culpeper game gave JM its first win of the season. Student Life 17 oe itty fifti es Nifty fifties aes wb Don’t strip down, dress up. The girls weren't the only The preppy look found its ones to spruce up their warc Bs way into the clothes of the robes. Athletic shirts, a. fashion-minded. Loafers, dock siders, and khakis mad Ne Chinese slippers, and sneakers the scene for the guys. provided the sole for ank- lets and bobby socks. Remi- niscent of the fifties, peter pan collars and but- ton down oxford shirts peered Se aa ie out from under reversible students clothes. I vests and snowflake sweaters. like the fashions that “T don’t really The girls gave up their students are wearing short, leg-showing skirts now. I like for | for fuller, calf-length plaids students to look good. | and earth tones. It’s nice to see students to look like | they just walked out “T like going of Mademoiselle or the’ back to the clas- sic styles because they’re much nicer. That's all I wear.”’ Becky Rogers — senior Girls’ fashions leaned toward the men’s tailored look. Favorites for Marilyn Johnson include derby hat, skinny tie and tailored pants. “’T like both the chic, in-style clothes and the prep look. It gives a person different looks to mix and match.” Kim Sullivan — junior ye Back to classics — Senior Jenny Haney dresses in a wool plaid skirt, button down blouse and a patched- elbow sweater. = ere ss t aes Casual and classy — Junior Andy Graninger dresses in a rugby shirt and corduroy pants while sophomore Liz Steele wears a dress. � ww) 18 Fashions ‘Annie Hall’ look. I don’t like everybody wearing the same thing like flannel shirts _and blue jeans; | like students to look different. I also 'don’t like people to “walk into my class looking ratty.” Mr. Robert Burch — English teacher No longer a p-oblem— SCA President Printed smock top and popular cowl Bruce Fines keeps warm with a pair of | neck sweater put Martie Jackson on plaid, wool slacks and a heavy top of today’s fashions. Combs were sweater. popular for the hair. � | “T enjoy dressing casually. I like to wear jeans, rugby and Lacoste ae and tennis shoes. As for the girls, I don’t like the prep look on them. I’d rather see them in dresses.”’ Andy Graninger — Pa. ? 4 ‘ ag a ee eat ee Aad! say? rs Ras od ratty e, fet a = Pais Et sat ae 4 J So a at CE bal co oe ge RES : AES - Se eee 4, ee ed “ae ae ee ge a, With style and spirit Mrs. Frances Armstrong directs traffic during the homecoming parade. Mrs. Armstrong wore her JM dress. Bits of nostalgia are reflected in Reese Coleman’s wardrobe. Reese fits in with bobby socks, loafers and a full skirt. Student Life 19 Ho ho no snow ‘No sir, I’m sorry but we're all sold out of Steve Martin albums.” Cashiers had to turn away cus- tomers as Christmas shop- ping days became fewer. Although temperatures reached below freezing, lim- ited snow fell from the clouds, and the ground re- mained brown and naked. The lack of snow led us to say that it just did not feel like Christmas. Christmas came as usual even without the snow. However, holiday festivi- ties arrived with unusual twists and turns. Santa Claus, alias DE student Ben Sullivan, paid a sur- prise visit to the faculty party in the cafeteria. 20 Christmas Fifty of us turned out at the first GAA and SCA Christmas dance. Dancers were set ablazing to Animal House’s ‘Louie, Louie.” The usual were not to be forgotten either. Key Club members set up a tree in the lobby decorated with ornaments made by geometry students. Christmas lights brightened the downtown area as the band marched down Caroline Street. Marchers and spectators bundled up against the cold with ther- mal underwear and heavy sweaters during the Christmas parade. Despite biting cold weather cheerleaders Dena Crosby and Kim Sullivan carry the band banner for the Christmas parade. ‘Tis the season to be jolly. Carolers Beth Wiggins, Gail Granquist and Karen Kendall serenade neighbors in the Twin Lakes area. eeping warm with a heavy coat and rittens, NHS member Glenda Wilson niles as passersby donate money for ve Salvation Army. Using geometry students’ ornaments, Key Clubbers Jeff Grizzle, Richard Watts and Mike Blow decorate the tree Sounds of ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’ fill the air as clarinet players pass by the judges’ stand during the Christmas parade. Pulling goodies from his sack of treats, Santa (Ben Sullivan) presents a DECA gift to Dr. Robert Haynes Superintendent of Schools Homemade French delicacies entice aides Mrs. Shirley Davis, Mrs. Mar jorie Raspiller, and Mrs. Audrey Vida at the French Club party Student Life 21 If you have ever tried to open a boiled egg, you know that it takes a few cracks on the out- side to reach the inside. Club and team inductees knew how it felt to wait outside before getting in- side. National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll held digni- fied and serious induction ceremonies while field hockey initiations consis- ted of off-the-wall humor. Cracking the outer shell involved straining of the mind and body. Nation- al Honor Society members were required to maintain a 3.5 average and accumu- late 40 points for honors and extra- curricular activi- ties. Raising the flag daily became the new members’ job in Key Club. Being a part of the yearbook staff meant celebra- ting each member's birthday and laugh- ing along with the constant ribbing. On Longing to belong the other hand, Quill and Scroll inductees worked on publica- tions for at least one year. Girls varsity field hockey members joined in to intro- duce the JV team to the rough world of their sport. First, the new team members learned the songs sung on the buses to away games. Shouts of ‘‘dead-bug’’ found JV players squirming on the floor. Athletes sweated and strained to earn their letters and become members of the Varsity Club or GAA. Addressing an audience of new inductees and parents, Presi- dent Kim Higgins introduces NHS officers. The society in- ducted 20 members. With pica poles available, yearbook members have no use for knives. Brenda Wilson celebrates her birthday with the staff. 22 Feeling Wanted Homemade cards and hats fit in with the off-key singing of the yearbook staff during birthdays as Sybil Thornton and Brenda Wilson see. Caught by surprise, junior Kathy Sutherland laughs about her streamer covered, balloon filled and paper flowered locker. Solemn and dignified, junior Jasmine Jelesoff and senior Martie Jackson take the oath during their NHS induction. Dead bug—JV hockey players Beth Wiggins and Lisa Wells hit the floor after a varsity player yells dead bug for initiation. Student Life 23 What has a hundred legs, makes a lot of noise, moves to the beat of ‘Le Freak,” or ‘Louie, Louie,” and settles down just as the sun comes up? What else but a party! Many of these creatures can be found lurking in the base- ments of houses, backyards, and on patios. Another pop- ular idea is for several people to pitch in money for a motel room for the night. Usually, parties fill rooms until they are packed with barely enough space to lift hand to mouth (the bathtub, filled with ice and refreshments, remains sacred and uninhabitable A devilish grin and a sword help Samuri Mason Hearn hold _ his prisoner, fairy Becky Davenport at Denise Kerr’s birthday party. 24 Parties Fun lovers’ delight ground). When all else fails (and it often does) there is always the River. The most different and en- joyable thing about parties was the participants’ change in dress from every- day Levis to various bi- zarre get-ups. One junior says, ‘I can’t even remem- ber the last time I partied in normal clothes. If it isn’t togas, it’s something even crazier.” Toga parties were especially popular at the beginning of school when National Lam- poon’s Animal House was just released. People wrapped themselves in many colored sheets adorned with a variety of accessories to make their togas as in- dividual as possible. Most were a success with the guests if not with the hosts’ parents, the neighbors, or the police who occasionally dropped by. Costume parties were another feature of the New Party Wave. Denise Kerr invited guests to wear imaginative costumes to her birthday party. Animals, gunmen, and people incognito domi- nated the party. Belly- dancers and flappers emerged from the darkness along with the bums and cowboys. Events of the night featured taking pictures of all who entered and a contest with winners including Jeff Lindsey as Beldar Conehead, Shelly Clore as ‘Pretty Baby,” and The Shiek also known as Gordon Willis. Another variation was a pa- jama party (different from the grade school sort) at Karen and Sandy Bowen’s house. Guests wore their pj s or the best imitation Nestled together but not snug in their beds, party-goers cheer with delight. The occasion was Karen and Sandy Bowen's pj party. Getting off! Mark Shepherd, Debbie Parker and Tracey Ellis dance at a party hostessed by Angela Chance. they could find. Embarrasse¢ people ran from their cars into the house to escape the peering outside eyes only to be met at the door by a blue fuzzy ‘Cookie Monster.”’ Girls in granny gowns and one piece footie pjs mingled with guys wrapped in bathrobes. It may be that an unusual burst of creativity is causing this breakaway from traditional free-style party- ing or it could just be the sheer boredom with “ the! same old thing.” One thing | is for sure, as long as there is schoolwork and other tiresome things to escape, partying in what- ever form will thrive. The wonders of a toga party! Amuse smiles play on the faces of sheet cla¢! students at Bill Baker's party. Fig leaves, hats, and fathers’ old ties make togas special. Robbie McMillin and Preston Campbell display their creations Freshman Michell Askew sings the latest tune while dancing to the beat Home parties were especially popular ae ce co Partying hearty and having a good time, senior Bruce Fines and junior Demetrice Thompson enjoy the costume party Student Life 25 andom notes For most of us, our radios and stereos were our two most prized possessions. It didn’t matter whether they were Pioneer or J.C. Penney brand as long as they blasted the music. Our tastes ranged from Willie Nelson to Elvis Costello. Some of us listened to the music for the words while others listened for the beat. Old-time rock and roll fans were treated to the release of the Rolling Stones’ Some Girls album. The hit single, “Miss You,” from the album had an upbeat disco sound. Queen of country rock, Linda Ronstadt chats on the phone. Ronstadt released one album called oe in the U.S.A. with the hit “Back in the U.S.A.’ single 26 Albums Outrageous costumes and strange songs helped build the image of The Village People. Donna Summer combined blues and disco into her Live and More and Bad Girls albums. For those of us who preferred the country rock there was After a 6-year seclusion, singer Carly Simon launched out on her first record promoting tour featuring her Greatest Hits and Boys in the Trees albums. L.A.’s Mellow Mafia musicians, otherwise known as the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne. Fleetwood Mac failed to release a new album, but we played our old Rumours album ‘til the grooves wore down. The re-bop, sha-bop of Ricky Lee Jones revived the jazz sound. Van Halen II proved to be a big seller with hits like ‘“Jamie’s Crying” and ‘Dance the Night Away.” And Japan surrendered to Cheap Trick. We had a hard time convinc- ing our parents that we really did study better with the radio or stereo blaring out Blondie’s Our parents retorted by claiming that a teenager couldn't go anywhere with- out music. Comedy and soul are combined by The Blues Brothers, alias John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. The group originated from Saturday Night Live. “Heartof Glass: ee ee Break from recording and rehears- ing — Australian-born singer Olivia Newton-John lounges in her Malibu farmhouse after com- pleting work. Boys of Summer. Disco queen Donna Summer poses with the pop-rock group called Brooklyn Dreams. Summer made her open- ing act during a 16-week tour. As members of the Fleetwood Mac group, Mick Fleetwood and lead vocalist Stevie Nicks adorn the cover of the band’s second successful album Rumours. New faces on the disco scene, Sister Sledge hit the top ten. The 4-girl group was made up of Kathie, Kim, Debbie and Joni. Lead singer David Roth gets help from Mike Anthony and Edward Van Halen during a concert. Alex Van Halen completes the group known as Van Halen. Laidback and England group Dire Straits made up of John Illsley, Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler and Pick Withers takes a melodious— the c breather. Combination of talent gives the Patty Smith Group their first AM radio hit “Because the Night.’’ Smith lyrics and Bruce Springstein wrote music. wrote Confining his touring to Europe, reclusive Scotsman Gerry Rafferty took the high road on the U.S. charts with his album City to City Student Life 27 phen mot basketball team in the last second. tennis shoes. If you fiapipen to’ be walking down Washington Avenue, you'llsee where You can watch it all in the cool com- the Jackets beat: the..Spotsylvania. . fort of wooden sole clogs and “Nike™™ 28 Shoes 7 Get the shoe on the road Although your toes might be twinkling or even jingling, no one saw them when they were in your shoes. Whether you were touring New York City with the yearbook staff or strol- ling along the beaches of Virginia or just walking from chemistry to Algebra II, your shoes complimented your outfit as much as your bracelet or anklet. When searching for the right shoes, comfort was the name of the game. For Bill Baker easy steppers meant tennis shoes. However, fashion-minded Bruce Fines looked for the name, such as Bostonian. For those of you who liked the popular and chic styles, you had the choice of candies, clogs, top- siders and duck shoes. The athletic minded had a variety of tennis shoes, ranging from Puma to Nike and Adidas. The price also played an important part in selecting shoes. While Letitia Robinson was willing to pay $23 for a pair of shoes, Dori Heflin felt that $35 was the limit. Price posed no problem when your parents footed the bill, but when the tables were turned, you suddenly became price conscious. Either for the best fashion or the best comfort, a perfect shoe could be found for everyone. So whether you were walking down the hall, running with the ball, or dancing at the mall, your feet always felt their best. Once thought of as only for sports, tennis shoes give an extra bounce to anyone's stride. Nike, Converse and Brooks proved most popular. Passing through the cafeteria or Whether you are romping through nudging your way to art, Western the woods or strolling down Caroline style boots add high style and class to Street, the plush cushiness of puff your wardrobe. boots add comfort as well as style. Student Life 29 They don’t always see eye to eye ‘One of the most embarrassing things is when you walk into someone. You can hit them in some pretty funny places.’ One junior recalls the time she walked into the 6'3” basketball player, and her head hit him mid-way in the stomach. Short people were not the only ones with height prob- lems. Tall people were constantly accused of look- ing down on people. “I have one friend who is about 5'1 . When I'm walking down the hall I don’t notice her unless I look down instead of straight ahead,’ ’ commented Susan Sotzing. Sharing in a conversation after school, Scott Krist and Beth Wiggins talk to Mike Blow about the upcom- ing basketball game. Even while seated John Kenney proves to be taller than Tina Sears. Standing side by side, John towered at least a foot over Tina. 30 Tall and Short Little extra effort gives Derek Sutton (35) an advantage over his Falcon op- ponent. Despite his lack of height, he made up for it in speed. In line for lunch, George Comford checks prices for the a la carte lunches. George was fiv e feet, six in- ches tall. Several advantages and dis- advantages went along with being short. A short person could get lost in a crowd when necessary. Short girls never had to worry about being taller than their dates. However, when boys selected their dates, they had to take into con- sideration how tall the girls would be in heels. On the other hand, some tall people claimed they never had enough room to stretch out their legs under the desk. Dancing witha short person sometimes gave the tall persona slouched back and a crinched neck. Somehow, tall and short peo- ple didn’t always see eye to eye. As Mike Blow would say, “Sometimes I have to pick upa short person just to look at him.” Checking off the Physical Fitness events, fourth period gym prepare for the shuttle run. The test had nothing to do with height. VE ERR aS — aay . ——— eae bg AC atom nev : ARES Ss ee Eaerk igor rig as Se 4 Re ed AOE HS 8 i ae ieee, Lee ii gaye. aaa’ age Kg White L . Neate. Dee ‘age va 7 Five ways to top short blues Just accept it. Wear platform shoes. Go out for base- ball instead of basketball. Burn all Randy New- man albums. Remember, good things come in small packages. With both teams lined up along the foul line, Alvin Williams’ foul shot is not interfered with by the height ad- vantage of the Foxes. Feet off the ground, forward Alvin Williams springs out of the reach of his opponent to make a jump shot. He became the all-time leading scorer. Give a lift — senior Mike Blow elevates Dwayne Tate so that he towers over Mike’s 6'5 frame. Mike was the tallest on the basketball team. Student Life ‘ Friday nite after dark Happy hour officially began around 7:30 Friday nite. We made a quick check in the mirror to see if our hair looked all right and then we dashed out the door. Our mothers yelled after us about our curfew, but we pretended not to hear. We carefully backed the car out of the driveway, and as soon as we were out of sight of our home, we floored it. We were free, and Fri- day nite was ours. To some of us, Friday nite meant riding around sharing a six-pack and just cutting up. For others, it was meeting that special guy or gal at the Silver Slipper or the Coachman. The atmosphere of these two clubs filled the air with the happy noises of giggling, playful shrieks, bracelets tinkling and ice cubes clinking. If it wasn’t too late when we got finished dancing, we all piled into cars for a slow cruise through McDonald's and Pizza Hut taking inventory of who was hanging out with whom. When our parents were out of town or at their own parties, we took over the house. Hur- ried phone calls were made to friends to spread the word about the get-together. Gar- bage cans and barrels were scrounged up and filled with ice. Stereos and speakers were strategically placed to get the best all-around sound. Everything went fine until our parents walked through the 32 Friday Nite Friday Nite Live Forgetting our books, we turned into crazy guys and gals. Pizza Hut not only gave us a place to eat but also a place to hook up with our running bud- dies. During basketball season, our escapades found us in the gym cheering the team on. However, City Council almost cut out the night life for late owls with their proposal of a midnight curfew. Not all Friday nites were spent out on the town. Sometimes fun meant just sitting around listening to the radio. front door two hours early. After serving our restriction for the party, we decided to play it safe at the river. If the scene turned out to be boring, we took a quick run down the strip to see how fast our cars would go from 0 to 50. The river was also a good spot for a couple to go to do whatever a couple does. Friday nite often included the jitters of a first date. School dances came just often enough to make us feel like we were doing our good deed to help the school. At the same time, they satisfied our dancing needs. Hit flicks, such as Coming Home and The Deerhunter, added a little promise to the flower Friday nites. If we felt mischievous, we bought a dozen eggs and went about egging the promi- nent houses in the city. The daredevil in us came out when we tried to get into college parties with fake i.d.’s or when we took off to see an AC—DC concert without telling our parents. Whether we went cruising or flirted in the parking lot, we all did it at a different rate — some fast, some not so fast. Some of us tried to quit while we were ahead, while others of us bit off more than we could chew. It made no difference how we got there, we all just wanted to live it up Friday nite, after dark. Student Life 33 34 SCA Auction For those of us who never wake up until 1:00, the sight and sound of a rooster flapping and cockle-doodle- dooing in the middle of the gym was enough to scare us out of our minds. This was not Old McDonald’s farm in Going once, going twice, but not gone. Tom Johnson and Myrna Robinson bid vigorously on the bar- becue dinner for 25. Carolyn Cocke outbid Tom. After betting on a Mexican dinner donated by Mr. Rick Hall, Anne Folan gives her check deposit to Mrs. Sue Wright. The dinner was for four. $10, do I hear $15? SCA President Bruce Fines listens as he displays the painting done by Mr. Johnny Johnson, artist of local renown. Very large dollars the gym, but the wheeling and dealing of the SCA Auction. Calls of ‘$20, do I hear 25?” “Going once, going twice...’ weaved their way among us sitting in the Depletion of the piggy bank poses no problem for the bidder. Auctioneer Mr. Johnny Johnson recognizes a stu- dent between calls. bleachers or sprawling on the floor. Auctioneer Mr. Johnny Johnson called the bids while SCA president Bruce Fines displayed mer- chandise. We scrounged and dug into | our pockets for extra nickels and dimes. If we were lucky an occasional dollar showed up. Then we joined in the mad chaos of bidding for paintings, a French dinner for two, and movie tickets. | One of the hot items on the) list featured Mr. Rick Hall's} Mexican dinner for girls i only. The idea was to dispel }} the rumor that Mr. Hall was}| a male chauvinist. | Some of us sat almost as a zombie, afraid to makea_ | move. Others of us jumped and shouted to get the auctioneer’s attention. Every option has a string attached) } Mr. Robert Waddell, SCA adviser explains the ifs, buts, and ors of being assistant principal for a day. | Barbecue what? Chicken, spareribs, or porkchops. No one knows, but the bids run high as Melissa Maynard challenges stiff competition. a wa a © Chauvinistic, Mr. Hall? To prove otherwise Mr. Rick Hall throws a Mexican dinner for girls only. Dori Heflin and Cathy Snellings bid. Student Life 35 Skidding on the U.S. Bypass, a Snow shovelers had a horrendous job Toyota driver gets help from two tow as _the heavy blizzard fell in record trucks. During the day, ice melted to amounts. Cars were totally covered slush only to refreeze at night. by snow and rendered immobile. Fighting a losing battle—as quick as Sleds, toboggans and boots helpe the snow is removed, more piles back make Tom Pacello’s paper route a li up. Area residents combatted the cold tle easier. People with snow sk weather with anti-freeze. pulled them out of their attics. Hazards of heavy snow—a fine sheet of snow blinds motorists on 195. Dis- abled cars and trucks were pushed to the right lane. 36 Snow Al Jvell, Jack Frost made up for }} two months later. The thiddle of February found redericksburg smothered un- er the thickest blanket of now since 1966. The best art for us was the unplanned }chool vacation during the '} eaviest of the snow. After eing snow angels for a . veek, the novelty of it yore off, and we realized that ‘) o Christmas didn’t have snow— our spring break had dwin- dled down to 3 days. Every morning we switched the radio from the Washington station to WFVA or WELS to catch the latest news about school closings and openings. Suicide Hill at the college golf course and Dupont Hill at the college became over- run night and day with stu- dents of all ages. Sleds, Trouble comes in groups of three. First came the blizzard, then a short supply of snow plows, and even the plows got stuck. Private plows helped out. Which one is mine?One area resident tries to shovel his car out from under a snow drift. Snow drifts reached heights of 10 to 13 feet. — we = dl inner tubes, and plastic trays from the college cafe- teria brought kids down the hills in piles and trains. At Dupont, a few of us found ourselves in the creek. Although we didn’t get wet, the ice was a little hard on heads and bodies. The heaviest snow fell on the 19th and Fredericksburg was virtually paralyzed. I survived the blizzard of ’79 People on foot trouped to the store, while those brave enough to dig out their cars were pulled out of snow drifts by tow trucks. On the last day of the bliz- zard, school opened late and we turned the Gloria Gayner song into our own version of ‘I will survive the bliz- zard of '79.”’ Student Life 37 Come To Clubs Classes Country While some of us lounged around the house watching Scooby Doo and Fat Albert, others of us trudged along the river’s bank at 9:00 on a Saturday morning. Inter- ested students sacrificed their beauty rest to find out more about the earth’s layers. This Scholar of the Month expedition reflected how our academic life didn’t stop at school but spread through all of Jacket Country. Jacket Country surprises weren't all fun and games. A little bit of pain went along with the Advanced Biology class. The torture of taking exams for the first time was eased when Goggles combined with an electric saw help Paul Erickson construct his Industrial Arts pro- ject. For the first time, photography was offered as part of the class. Two by two— Scholar of the Month participants enter the woods at Brooks Park. Interested stu- dents studied the earth's layers along the Rap- pahannock River. we made that ‘‘A” needed to pass the class. Surprises came in all shapes and sizes from the small hall passes and longer detention hall to the eight new computer terminals. A bit of ‘‘now- you-see-it-now-you-don’t”’ seemed to be happening around Jacket Country. When the mobile structure appeared over-night the add- ition of a new learning cen- ter took some of us by surprise. Our surprises didn’t affect just us but rather they reached to all the corners of Jacket Country. Whether we were studying at school or doing research at the library or picnicking with club members we always managed to surprise our- selves as well as others. So come to Jacket Country, you’re in for a surprise. Clubs Classes Divider 39 Can you be bribed? If club members were attending college instead of high school, they would automatically have enough credits in at least one area for a major — selling of anything and every- thing. Even a student who was not enrolled in the vocational programs or didn’t belong to service clubs could be responsible for a brainbend- ing assortment of fund raising items. Merchandise ranged from raffle tickets to bonsai trees, from tulip bulbs to candy bars. The group which carried the greatest burden for funds was the junior class. The class was responsible for hosting EL ED Group work in Spanish | finds Levie Smith and Barbara Moats practicing their pronunciation drills. 4 years of Spanish were offered. Se Ree SE Gr SR SR TD the prom. Peddling jackets and holding bake sales, car washes and disco dances helped in defraying the cost. The expenses included renting a band and a ballroom for the big night. The senior class had its own share of expenses. The major class activity was the senior trip to Flori- da. To help hold individual costs to a minimum, seniors sold raffle tickets and produced the musical Annie Get Your Gun! Scholarships for graduating seniors were money projects for all the foreign language clubs. While the French and Spanish Club financiers opted for the traditional bake sales, car washes and membership dues, the Latin Club had equal success selling frisbees, calendars and pens. ‘You tell them o”’ but they keep hounding you. So finally you tell them ‘‘yes’’ just to get them off your back. It’s almost a challenge to see if you can be bribed,’“commented Kathy Sutherland. A little bit of Paris comes alive on the French Club Homecoming float. Anne Folan poses as an artist on the banks of the Seine. 40 People Selling _ Adorned with a bonnet, French IV student Liz Pugh takes part in a skit as Sarah Hollister | watches the action. Spanish Club: Front Row: Donnell Sparks, Lynn Greene, Louise Matthews, Melissa Terry, Beverly Todd, Tracey Musselman, Margie Stofko VP, Jenny Haney Pres., Susan Sotzing Sec, Glenda Wilson Treas, Cindy Denton, Darby Dunn, Sue Matthews, Marcia Maynard, Frances Williamson, 2nd Row: Otho Campbell, Robbie McMillin, Becky Rogers, Denise Kerr, Paul Freiling, Richard Pence Chuck Pitts, Mitch Stimson, Janel Kasperson, - French Club: Front Row: Curtis Dunn, Cheryl Carter, Anne Hall Branscome, Susie Matson, Rebecca Smith, Kathy Sutherland, Colleen Sutherland, Robert Spiller, Lisa Wells, Peggy Stout, Wendy Cheek, Daphne Tipton, Jennifer Baitis; 2nd Row: Robert McMillin, Jeff Lindsey, Jeannine Atalay, Michele Biggs, A Becky Davenport, Devena Byrd, Debbie Lorenzo, Tina Sears; 3rd Row: Chris Danahy, Chris Haney, Monica Maynard, Mignon Blalock, Sharon Grenn, John Lorenzo, Garry Secor, Jed Ryan, Charles McDaniel, Levie Smith, Gerianne Needham; Back Row: Jeff Hardesty, Linda Phillips, Penny Friend, Claiborne Smith, Steve Garnett, William Wilson, Novita Chatman. ti “SO 1) 7 yet ao 1 5 ey | mae Sherry Chapman, Darby Dunn, Faith Westman Sec, Daphne Tipton, Jasmine Jelesoff, Lee Crookshanks; Back Row: Gordon Willis Treas, Brett Carson, Lisa Hylton, Cindy Elliott, Anne Folan VP, Rodger Belman Pres, Sally Sutherland, Sarah Hollister, Liz Barton. ¥ Latin Club: Front Row: Ben Campbell, Mark Durcan, Tammy Gallahan, Becky Davenport, Scott Crist, Melba Midkiff, Tina Tripp Sec, Sharon Glover, Robert McMillin Pres, Collen McBane; 2nd Row: Suzanne Danielson, Frankie Wheeler, Carolyn Cocke, Emmy Es- teppe, Kim Crist, Stephanie Gibson, Cathy il il 4 =F i) Tae i i = , : , Sophomore Class Officers: Front Row: Carolyn Cocke; 2nd Row: Tom Hughes VP, Theresa Skinner; Sec; Back Row: Beth Lan- ford Pres; Junior Class Officers: Front Row: Sarah Hollister VP; Back Row: Mitch Gallant Snellings, Susan Smith, Lynne Burton, Mitch Gallant, Mary Duffy, Angela Harding; Back Row: Keith Lee, Mike Gibson, David Hearne, Scott Shelton, Pam Lee, Patty Needham, Paul Freiling, Diane Chapman, Barbara Danahy, Otho Campbell, Mason Hearne, Stewart Wicker VP. Sec, Richard Watts Pres; Senior Class Officers: Front Row: Tim Rowe VP, Becky Rogers Treas; Back Row: Lori Lewis Pres, Kenny Newcomer Sec. Clubs Classes 41 7 @ ww E HERO: Front Row: Donna Pettus, Lorraine Holmes Treas Food Service I, Carolyn Pratt Sec Food Service I, Sherry Bundy, Une Jenkins Chairman Food Service 1, Debbie French; FHA: Front Row: Sylvia Reynolds, Marrilyn Johnson, Don McLaurine, Cheri Chatman, Rosalyn Edwards; Back Row: Angela So Wy, SS Human Relations: Front Row: Angela Brown, Wendy Raspiller, Jackie Taylor, Marrilynn Johnson Parl, Winonia Jackson Sec, Jackie Hart VP Susan Hearne, Lori Lewis Pres; 2nd Row: Donnow Smith, Wanda Brown, Rosa 42 Nook Back Row: Donna Armstead Chairman Food Service Il, Althea Walker, Celestine Mercer, Jewel Carter, Louise Reid, Michele Byrd Sec Food Service II, Mrs. Janet Ziegler Adviser. Giarranatana, Sandy Carter, Sheila Johnson Debbie French, Marletta Foreman, Reese Coleman, Miss Doris Darden Adviser. ig ie ee Lassiter, Sylvia Reynolds, Jewel Douglas, Pam Bumbrey Treas; Back Row: Scott Stephens, Stacy Pullan, Vanessa Washington, Todd Hastings, Sebastian Davis, Mark Shepherd, Scott Acey, Mr. Michael Hoose Adviser. Rich and tempting — Senior Althea Walker fixes the dessert tray. Teachers could order a la carte items in the Nook. Decked out in aprons and chefs’ hats, HERO club members cheer on the Jackets during the homecoming parade. It’s not the Ritz, but it beats the cafeteria! Senior Louise Reed serves math teacher Mrs. Joyce Allison homemade lemonade. The good smells wafting down the second-floor hall are the promise of a home-cooked style meal every Tuesday and Thursday for teachers, administrators, and clerical workers. The seven students enrolled in Food Service Il run the Nook, a small restaurant converted from a class- room, and, because the number of clients is limited to the number of adults on each lunch shift, the stu- dents have the leeway to cook crea- tively. Food preparation is only half the battle in Food Service Il. Donna Armstead practices serving Ms. Terry Thompson properly. Hot perked coffee awaits customers. Louise Reed pots a cup. At 10¢ a cup, coffee was a real Dargain at the Nook. Hot from the oven — Eunice Colbert broils a cheese and bacon sandwich for awaiting teachers. A salad bar was also offered. Potato chips complete sandwich day. Debbie French and Althea Walker accept responsibility for plate preparation while others serve. dough Every facet of the operation of the Nook is handled by the seven girls. Each has a folder of meals that can be used, and they rotate turns at duties such as hostess, waitress, server, and manager. The restaurant is just as good a deal for the people on the receiving end, the customers. Guidance secre- tary Carol Jean Atalay says, “‘It’s very good food. It beats the cafe- teria and it’s only twenty-five cents extra.” Clubs Classes 43 Over night success Working your way up from a part- time clerk to top management over nig ht is quite a feat, especially for a 16-year-old. That’s exactly what Ben Sullivan did when he was manager of Leggett Department Store for a day. Ben was among 17 distributive education students participating in ‘’Take-Over-Day”’ at the store in downtown Freder- icksburg. ‘‘l enjoyed talking to the employees and bossing them around,” he said. The leadership development project A three piece suit is displayed by James McKeithan and store manager for the day Ben Sullivan. The takeover marked a first for the dis- tributive education class. was the first of its kind at J.M., said Bonnie Stone, D.E. coordinator. ‘The students were very excited, concerned about their appearance and attitude ... they want to make a good reflection of their school,” said Mrs. Stone. David Belman, whose regular D.E. job is in a grocery store, was a bit sheepish as he worked in dis- play, dressing a woman mannequin. ‘It’s a lot different from stacking cans for a display,” said David. “May | help you?” became the never ending question of the day for DECA members. Junior Darnell Comford operated the shoe department. DECA once again was a gold star chapter. Right at home in the ladies department, Judy Junior Ben Sullivan willingly tackled the Williams prices merchandise during her com- challenge of managing Leggett’s. Assistant plete day on the job. In addition to DECA, Judy Manager Bill Fletcher helped with the job. They was a Standout on the basketball team. overlook their store. 44 D.E. Take Over | FBLA: Front Row: Angela Brown, Tracy Mer- cer, Michelle Jacobs, Tammy Chewning, Lynn Greene, Lisa Snellings Sec, Sandy Hawkins, Beth O’Conner, Wendy Raspiller, Beth Wiggins, Wanda Abel Pres; 2nd Row: Corease Dennis, Regina Walker, Jackie Hart, Audrey Jacobs, Wanda Brown, Diane Miller, Tracy Musselman, Marsha Boger, Pam Lee VP, Mary Radolinski, Tammy Gallahan; 3rd Row: ICT: Front Row: Henry Hart, Theresa White, Susan Collins Pres, Carolyn Sullivan, Donna Sullivan, Franklin O’Brien; 2nd Row: Clayton Cannedy, Neil Janis Rep, Nathaniel Beale, Gourley Ford, Frank Thompson, Kevin Brown; 3rd Row: Steve Brooks Rep, Johnny Ellis, John Guadagno, Patricia Reid, Michael Vanessa Washington, Debbie Parker, Marilyn Johnson, Janice Ross, Brian Dunnigan, Richard Blair, Susan Hearn, Linda Drake, Trisha Siock, Liz Steele; Back Row: Linda Quinn, Debbie Jacobs, Sue Kogel, Sandy McMillen, Cathy Hughes Treas, Bruce Fines Loretta Scott, Gerianne Needham, Karen Ken- dall. ! Washington, William Paytes, Anthony Jenkins, Bonnie Beach; Back Row: Kenneth Cartwright, Greg Haynes, Matthew Shepherd, Robert Fortune, Wayne St. Clair, Steve Gray, Tony Simms Treas, Mr. Maurice Jackson Ad- viser. 4 DECA: Front Row: Mary Anne Flaherty, Diane Willis, Tina Skinner Treas, Audrey Northern Sec, Leisha Turner, Kerry Quann; 2nd Row: Bruce Fines 2nd VP, Angie Christoforatos, Betty Sisco, Cindy Brown D.E. I Rep, Bruce Morris, David Belman Pres, Steve Grimes: 3rd School of Practical Nursing: Front Row: Tammy Dahlgren, Gina Cooper, Nancy Hayden, Anita Green, Stephanie Holaday, Anne Wright, Tracy Fleming; 2nd Row: Jewel Douglas, Theresa Smith, Susan Lovas, Tammy a ZL VS” Bi Row: Kirby Rose, Mark Legge, Wayne Brann, Calvin Cox, Ben Sullivan Historian, James Fauntleroy Parl, Gary Mastin; Back Row: Charles Boone, Kenny Bishop, Roy Haddick D.E. | Rep. Harding, Cindy Hover, Cheryl Smirco, Tina Hudson; Back Row: Kim Blalock, Ophia Blalock, Betty Stout, Marjorie Allen, Rita Frye, Rita Beach, Mrs. Mary Babinsky, Instructor. Clubs Classes 45 Basilisk: Front Row: Cheryl Carter, Melba Row: Richard Watts, Sylvia Reynolds, Margie Midkiff, Tina Tripp Asst Bus Man, Jasmine Stofko Ed, Karen Davies, John Lorenzo Art Ed, Jelesoff Sec, Cindy Denton, Jenny Haney, Paul Freiling, Lee Crookshanks, Mary Pastell, Karen Bowen, Debbie Lorenzo, Kath Pam Lee. Sutherland Bus Man, Tina Sears Lay Ed; Back Yearbook: Front Row: Chris Spangler, Melba Sandy Bowen, Frances Williamson, Rita Beach, Midkiff Asst Ed, Richard Carson, Brenda Marthe Harper; Back Row: Glenda Wilson, Wilson; 2nd Row: Sybil Thornton, Becky Rodger Belman, John Reynolds, Jane Payne, Rogers, Margie Stofko Editor, Kristy Simmons; — Shelly Clore, Sebastian Davis. 3rd Row: Renée Hedge, Mignon Blalock, rn j i] Spotlight: Front Row: Curtis Dunn, Darby Lorenzo, Andrea McKinney, Jane Payne, Dunn, Scott Cash, Robyn Payne, Keene Em- Loretta Scott Bus Man, Back Row: Bill Baker, brey, Ann Tucker, Richard Spiller; 2nd Row: Chris Glover, Kenny Newcomer, Brett Carson Anne Folan Ed Board, Becky Sawyer, John Ed Board, Trisha Siock, John Kenney. Quill and Scroll: Front Row: Renée Hedge, —_ Jelesoff; Second Row: Anne Folan Pres, Bill Tina Sears, Becky Rogers, Karen Bowen, Baker, John Lorenzo, Jane Payne, Brenda Margie Stofko Treas, Melba Midkiff, Jasmine | Wilson; Back Row: Kenny Newcomer, Brett Carson. 46 Scholar of the Month Large finds occupy Thomas Slaboda and Robert Hancock. The Scholar of the Month program was initiated to increase interest in and knowledge about different topics. On the site investigation gives George Snead a true to life feeling for the job of a geologist. Students enjoyed the opportunity. ay lose examination of a variety of rock forma- ons prove an interesting way to spend Satur- ® ay for Karl Ryckman and Alan Embrey. They F res h Nn eCWw S C ‘ere members of the interest group. Crawling out of bed at 7:30 ona Saturday morning was not everyone's idea of fun unless, of course, you were trudging along the banks of the Rappahannock River inspecting layers of the earth. Sophomore Keith Snellings commented, “I’ve never been on a field trip where | have had fun and learned something as well.” This expedition was part of the Scholar of the Month program. Sponsored by the science depart- ment, the program also included lec- tures on astrology and aviology. Other out-of-class science activ- ities involved the dissecting of piglets and tanning of mice. These were special-interest groups headed by Dr. Rodney Hayes, the Science Visiting Scholar. Whether you were interested in dissecting mammals or the earth’s surface, the sciences provided an outlet for your en- ergies. Mineral deposits capture the attention of Amateur geologists George Snead and Keith George Snead and Keith Snellings. They study Snellings get their start with Germanna’s Dr. a large rock surface. Robert Hodge, a renowned local scientist. The report is as important as the experiment. Senior Linda Quinn does the recording as Donna Smith mixes chemicals in chemistry lab. On a rare occasion outside of the classroom, Chiseling away at the surface rock, George science teachers Mr. Graham Scaife an d Mr. Snead finds a prime deposit. Scholar of the Bill Carter examine sedimentary rock. Month programs drew large audiences. Clubs Classes 47 World of fantasy delights youngster “The play was a dramatic experience in the field of children’s theatre,” claimed Brett Carson. Brett was a member of the Pale Pink Dragon cast. The children’s play was per- formed in November. The play provided cast members with a chance to relate to a younger audience. Karen Bowen commented, “Going to practice every night was tiresome, but in the long run it was well worth it.’” Long hours were put into making costumes, perfecting makeup and producing scenery. The play was presented to the students at Hugh Mercer and Maury Elementary. “The best part was when we went to Hugh Mercer and the children got involved in the play. It made us feel good to know they were en- joying it,” said Marcia Maynard. Accompanied by the bear, alias Marcia Maynard the Pale Pink Dragon enters the stage. Thi children’s play was put on for grades 1-3. th Ie aeons life isn’t all glamour. Jasmine Jelesoff. An array of animals including the bear played by lay ies make-up to Queen Lee Crookshanks Marcia Maynard and the dragon played by efore the performance. several students provide entertainment. Admiration — the Ladies in Waiting show respect for Prince Bill Holman and his cat Karen Bowen. The play drew students from all grades. 48 Children’s Play i) Spells are cast by the wicked witch Tina Sears |} as Queen Lee Crookshanks asks for a special favor. The play is an annual event. aHTTTVE Forgiveness requested — peasants Tim Rowe and Sara Durcan beg queens Kathy Grey and Lee Crookshanks for mercy. Fearful of the dragon, the townspeople slowly back away. The play was presented for the jf} community on Saturday morning. MOVE: Front Row: Richard Jesser, Robert McMillin, Mark Durcan, Curtis Dunn, Sharon Glover, Karen Bowen, Becky Davenport, Darby Dunn, Suzanne Danielson; 2nd Row: Jay Jarrell, Phillip Ridderhof, Mark Halberstein, Paul Freiling, Troy Westman, Jasmine Jelesoff, Janel Kasperson, Jennifer Baitis, Mitch Gallant, Mr. Bill Carter Adviser; 3rd Row: Tom Hughes, Chris Glover, Gordon Chess Club: Front Row: Mitch Stimson, Suzanne Danielson Sec, Robbie McMillin, Chris Danahay, Karl Ryckman, Charles International Thespian Society: Front Row: Jeanine Atalay, Linda Kurz Treas, Kathy Sutherland Sec, Linda Phillips, Tim Rowe, David Belman; Back Row: Mollie Raymond, URNS IR aad SAE: Front Row: Margie Stofko Pres, Frances Williamson Sec, Pam Lee; Back Row: Richard National Honor Society: Front Row: Jasmine Jelesoff, Darby Dunn, Becky Rogers Sec, Martie Jackson, Karen Bowen, Cathy Snell- ings, Becky Davenport, Paul Freiling, Bill Holman, Margie Stofko; 2nd Row: Clifford Fitts, Glenda Wilson, Karen Davies, Susan Sot- Willis, Preston Campbell, Karen Davies, Jeff Lindsey, Lisa Hylton, Lee Crookshanks. Liz Barton, Susan Smith, Mary Duffy, Chuck Pitts Back Row: John George, Tim Rowe, Kenny Newcomer, Mason Hearne, Dan Halberstein Scott Acey, Brett Carson, Stewart Wicker Holly Smithers, Sally Sutherland, Sharon Davies. Reeves; Back Row: Phillip Ridderhoff, Paul Freiling, Charles McDaniel, Jeff Hardesty Otho Campbell, Dan Halberstein, Chuck Pitts Brett Carson VP Clerk, John Kenny, Sebastiai Davis, Rodger Belman Pres, Mrs. Debby Klein Adviser. Watts Treas, David Hearne, Garry Secor VP, Mary Pastell. 2A A, f . . : i zing, Gordon Willis Treas, Jeff Grizzle, Jed Ryan, Garry Secor, Pam Bumbrey, Chuck Pitt Back Row: Stewart Wicker, Tim Rowe, Anne Folan VP, Elliott Whitticar, John Lorenzo, Brett Carson, Mike Gibson, Sharon Grenn, Richard Watts 50 Industrial Arts, Art, Science Cutting some ‘ancy figures Jot all labs took place in Chemistry nd Biology class. Photographers 1 Industrial Arts classes also lealt with chemicals and their ecessary reactions. While science tudents struggled with equili- rium problems, photography students 2arned about depth of field and ivision of thirds. eing cooped up in small darkrooms vas no problem for other Industri- | Arts students. Drafters and elders moved around freely as yey sketched designs and used eir torches. Others learned how ) run a printing press and set stters. ike the drafters, art students id sketches but with color and iore free style. Advanced art dents compiled a portfolio of yeir work. The aspiring artists isplayed their paintings and pic- ires at the Sights and Sounds oncert. dvanced art student, senior Kristen Ordahl tfers to her color guide for an independent Foject. The class stressed creativity. elding provided a new vocational course for g = a AIASA: Front Row: Morris Watts Reporter, Tim Ennis Pres, Frank Thompson, Thyler Patillo, Lance Ellis; 2nd Row: Eddie Wasem, Clarence Jackson VP, Stephon Walker, Bruce Morris Sgt at Arms, Mitch Stimson; Back Row: Charles Washington Parl, Mr. Michael Hoose Adviser, Greg Williams, Dwayne Washington Treas, Lionel White. Art Club: Front Row: Mollie Raymond, Rhonda Prasse, Mike Vida, Lepha Sears, Tina Sears, Libby Smith, Wendy Raspiller, Jim Woodward, Tammy Stanley, Keene Embre Parl; 2nd Row: Kristen Ordahl Pres, Bill Green, Don Beckwith, Linda Quinn, Michelle Biggs, Debbie Lorenzo Treas, Andrea McKin- nay VP, Lisa Hilton, Jasmine Jelesoff, Cindy Geer, Robin Payne; Back Row: Chip Nun- nally, Chris Smith Sec, Todd Mitchell, John Reynolds, John Lorenzo, Jeff Hardesty, David Atkinson, John Kenny, Mignon Blalock, Holly Smithers, Rodger Belman. All in the dark — a photography student in class relies on his sense of touch to load a roll of film into the tank. dents interested in a marketable skill. vin Brown dons his goggles for work. Clubs Classes 51 Muscles tensed — sophomore Charles Gravatt pulls Hi on the exercise equipment in the gym. Physical fitness was a primary goal for the tenth grade classes. High marks for low gears Shouts of ‘‘you’re going the wrong way,” or “‘no, you don’t turn the corner on two wheels” accompanied the driver trainees during their days of training. Before students could endure the traumatic exper- ience of behind-the-wheel, they had to complete classroom instruction. The Last Prom and other films were big favorites except among those who had the class immediately after lunch. In warm weather, p.e.’ers took a break from the confinement of the gym. They escaped outdoors to play tennis, softball, baseball and soccer. ‘I don’t know whether the teachers plan it, but we always seem to run the 600 on the hottest day of the year. If it’s not hot, it’s raining,’” commented one p.e. student. : | 1 COE: Front Row: Susan Hearn, Corease Row: Sue Kogel, Sandy McMillen, Dennis, Wanda Abel, Sandy Hawkins; Back Cathy Hughes, Loretta Scott. Key Club: Front Row: Morris Watts, Tim Rowe Treas, Mitch Gallant, Nick Kenny, Rob- bie McMillin, Otho Campbell; 2nd Row: Andy Graniger, Bill Holman, Bill Baker, Paul Freiling, Mark Shepherd, Scott Stephens, Jeff Grizzle VP, 3rd Row: Tom Hughes, Eddie Paula, Robert Payne Pres, Mason Hearn, Todd Hastings, John Lorenzo, Gordon Willis Sec, Richard Watts Reporter; Sebastian Davis, Bruce Fines, Mike Blow, Preston Campbell, Kenny Newcomer, Chris Duggins. G.A.A.: Front Row: Suzi Matson, Anne derdonk, Anna Harrington, Donna Smith, Branscome, Lisa Snellings, Sara Durcan, Sally Castiles Sec, Dori Heflin VP, Becky Rogers Pres, Karen Bowen Treas, Jenny Haney, Cindy Denton, Sharon Glover, Melba Midkiff, Becky Davenport, Collen McBane; 2nd Row: Elizabeth Poole, Louise Matthews, Stephanie Gibson, Beth O'Conner, Terry Duggins, Mar- cia Maynard, Colleen Siierland, Kathy On- 52 Gym Tina Tripp, Tammy Gallahan, Sally Sutherland, Beth Lanford, Michele Biggs; Back Row: Liz McMillin, Jeanine Atalay, Lisa Wells, Penny Friend, Elizabeth Fines, Sandy Bowen, Theresa Skinner, Lisa Goolrick, Renée Hedge, Monica Maynerd, Mignon Blalock, Sara Harper, Faith Westman, Sarah Hollister, Susan Sotzing, Janel Kasperson, Robyn Ramer, Devena Byrd. 2 6S eS om 6 me eH mL Bt RE 5 ee Be a Soe 5 é ee é SY Set wey eke = S24, a REE [ag me om ee Se DE Se ee ee eee ee ee ae | Ready for defense, ninth grade girls jump into Off and started — physical education teams School and community service highlighted Key j action during hockey class. The class games _bulley at the beginning of the hockey game. Club activities. Scott Cash, Richard Watts and | taught basic skills and strategies. Some of the students also played on the team. —‘ Todd Hastings fold the flag at 2:45. ® ad aes 63? ? eae os ¥ Clubs Classes 53 Blowers, tooters and bangers What kind of person got up at 6:45 to be at school by 7:30 when classes don’t even start ‘til 8:15? It was a person who worried about dropping a baton in front of 500 people during half-time; it was a person who side- stepped horse manure during parades; it was a person who carefully watched where the spit from the trombone went. It was a band member. Blowers, tooters and bangers braved the chilling wind and the ankle-deep, wet grass to perfect half-time routines. One week the groans were about the humid temperatures, and the next week 54 Band The violin section of the orchestra works on | Drummers keep the beat on the way to Maury for its Christmas music. Junior Erin Baker also | the homecoming pep rally. Brent Kurz decorated played in the College—Community | his drum for school spirit. Orchestra. | oT” Cy page et. ae With a whistle and a toot Drum Major Ken- | ee aan lied, 9 = neth Cartwright signals to the band that the | show is on the road. Kenneth was a senior. |! the marchers moaned about freezing noses and fingers. Majorettes, pompons and flagettes kept their blood going by doing their routines, while band members had to jump up and down to keep from getting frost bite. The pains of learning scales and steps proved worthwhile when stadium audiences applauded. Risking the manure piles and the spit, the band marched in the Chrsitmas and Dog Mart parades. With grade book in hand, Band Director Mr. Ronald Jordan watches as his marching group practices. Jordan organized the ebereeti Band Boosters. | | From pop music to classical, the strings class )| practices during fourth period. The group formed the orchestra for the musical. } ‘ ‘ ' | 4 nee Nie 2 ee Ve ; font line trumpets practice the victory song uring early band in mid-September. Some ave the selection memorized. Band: Front Row: Liz Pugh, Karen Rawlings, Chuck Pitts, Andy Moore, Stephanie Payton, Margie Stofko, Susan Mason, Rebecca Sawyer, Jenny Baitis, Liz McMillin, Helene Bundy, Rosa Lassiter, Alicia Ennis; 2nd Row: Linda Kurz, John Wilhour, Shelton Johnson, Wendy Cheek, Wendy Raspiller, Sybil Thornton, Demetraice Thompson, Angie Pom Pons: Front Row: Mona Frye, Debbie Jacobs, Sharon Davies, Sylvia Reynolds Co- Capt, Pam Lee Co-Capt; Bac k Row: Edyth ciate: come Sms Chance, Debbie Parker, Nadine Jones, Jackie Taylor, Robert Spiller, Tammy Thornton, Mark Wilhour; Back Row: Dean Harrington, Richard Carson, Paul Ericson, Brent Kurz, Clif- ford Fitts, Daphne Tipton, Brandon Holland, Mark Green, Stuart Marshall, Kenny New- comer, Bill Holman, Stave Elliott, Mitch Gallant, David Grey, Scott Baitis, Kathy Gray. Johnson, Angie Boxley, Sherry Bundy, Martie Jackson, Frances Williamson, Tami Brooks. Majorettes: Front Row: Celestine Mercer, Audrey Northern Capt, Corease Dennis, Donna Smith; Back Row: MaryAnne Flaherty, Brenda Wilson, Tammie Gallahan, Tina Skin- ner. Dr um Major: Kenneth Cartwright. Color Guards: Letitia Robinson, Pam Bumbrey, Linda Washington. Flaggettes: Front Row: Anne Barner, Leisha Turner Capt, Tracy Mercer, Glyniss Wade, Wanda Brown, Marrilynn Johnson, Tracy Ellis. Clubs Classes 55 | tr Ll) � Caf mt +8 ax aha Se Se ee Adv. Chorus: Front Row: Lepha Sears, April Pastell, Laura Madison, Shane Hitt, Pam Richardson, Cheryl Carter, Veronica Larsen, Stephanie Holmes, Letitia Robinson, Diane Miller, Theresa Skinner, Tammy Gallahan; 2nd Row: Winnie Stone, Andrea Fischer, Emmy Esteppe, Marie Braxton, Kim Morgan, : Monroe Singers: Front Row: Myrna Robin- son, Jeanette Haddick, Carolyn Cocke, Demetrice Thompson, Julie Mason, Linda Carr, Donna Smith; Second Row: Beth Lan- Strings: Front Row: Jeanie Metz, Devina Byrd, Lola Stimson, Monica Ryder; 2nd Row: Konard Williams, Connie Perrin, Mary Duffy, Erin Baker, Linda Wagner; Back Row: Sharon 56 Up With People Theresa Boutchyard, Terri White, Sara Harper, Donna Backe, Tami Brooks, Julie Mason, Paula Mason, Lori Hinebough, Kim Rumuly: Back Row: Mike Gibson, Rommell Davis, Betty Sisco, Gail Granquist, Beth Ryckman, Charles Reeves, Karl Ryckman. ford, Thomas Kelly, Scott Acey, Skitch Leitch, Steve Brooks, Troy Westman; Back Row: Brandon Holland, Bruce Morris, Jeff Haney. Davies, Garry Secor, David Hearne, Mark Legge, Julia Fischer, Regina Fizco, Susan Foster. Combining song and dance, the Up With Peo- ple troupe entertains the city school popula- tion. A two hour concert was held in the evening. The school alma mater became familiar to the student body for the first time. The Monroe Singers lead the students at an assembly. In a more mellow tone, an Up With People trio serenades the audience. Facial expres- sions added to the p erformance. Up With People takes its audience on a jour- ney through the decades of modern music. A soloist pleads for good will. Memorable tunes for new fans “Ew! You mean we have to ride on those busses from Stafford?!” Stud- ents expressed their disgust as the busses lined up along Washington Avenue. The rumor that students would be transferred to Stafford was dispelled. Instead, the enroll- ments of grades 6-12 loaded the busses for Mary Washington College to attend an Up With People perfor- mance. For weeks in advance, preparations for the seating arrangements and time schedules were checked and double-checked. Instructions for loading and chaperoning were passed to teachers, and students were in- formed of plans and procedures. Being small finally paid off. As one teacher said, ‘‘Most schools wouldn’t even attempt something like this. | guess since we’re a small school, we can do things other schools can’t.” The singers and dancers of Up With People were hosted by students and their families. Freshman Susie Mat- son commented, “At first | was sort of uneasy and didn’t know what to say to them. But once we started talking, | found out that he lived in Columbus, Ohio, and his house was just down the street from my grandmother's.” The forty-five minute performance included dancing and singing numbers and anew Up With People theme song. Those who wanted to daydream during the excitement were jerked out of their seats. They were pulled on stage where they linked arms and formed a chain. eatin del De nan ci SO ate a An enthusiastic participant, reading aide Mrs. Audrey Vida joins the cast, selected students, and other faculty members on the stage for the final number of the Up With People concert. Clubs Classes 57 8 Fifties take over future April 27 marked a twenty year step back into time. Students paraded the halls in typical fashions of the 1950's. On the night before, trunks were shuffled through in search of saddle shoes and monogrammed sweaters. Imaginations ran wild in the re-creations of greased-back hair and chains. Girls were more conser- vative with bobby socks and pony tails. One of the teachers who joined in, Mrs. Joyce Allison, wore her last memory of the era, her poodle skirt. She commented, “During my high school years, it was always my fav- orite and probably my most expensive. It was priced at $25 which was quite expensive.” Forgetting the secrecy of their age, parents loaned their children their saved memories. Freshman Charles McDaniel borrowed his father’s penny loafers. To revive their luster, the loafers were shined and given a coat of polish. Other articles, such as Peter Pan shirts, cat glasses, leather jackets and letter sweaters, were dragged out of the moth balls. Rolled down socks and saddle shoes top off Donna Bache’s fifties outfit. Donna’s pigtails added to her garb for the day. Greased back hair, toothpick in mouth, chain around the neck and tatoo give Tom Guadagno the fifties gang look. | A big smile and new glasses make Brenda Wilson look chic and fiftyish. The scarf and wide belt add authenticity. The Greasers show off their fifties memorabilia outside the cafeteria during lunch. School spirit was apparent during the day. A study hall group poses during fifties day. Note especially the cat-eye glasses and the class ring on the chain. Shades, white socks, loafers, leather jacket and tee shirt give freshman Ben Campbell the look of the day as he buys his ice cream. SCA: Front Row: Beth Ann Wiggins, Martie Jackson, Morris Watts, Keene Embrey, Suzie Matson, Melissa Terry, Brenda Wilson, Veronica Washington, Helene Bundy, Darby Dunn, Tina Sears, Colleen Sutherland, 2nd Row: Theresa Skinner, Sylvia Reynolds, Deb- bie Parker, Keith Chestnut, Chris Danahy, Paul Freiling, Mitch Gallant, Lisa Wells, Sharon Glover, Jasmine Jelesoff, Liz McMillin, Tammy Gallahan, Jennifer Baitis, Karen Bowen, Pam Schmidt; 3rd Row: Lori Lewis, Mark Shepherd, Richard Watts, David Hearne, _ = | Office Aides: Front Row: Helene Bundy, Jackie Hart, Kathy Onderdonk, Jenny Haney, Dori Heflin, Sue Matthews, Becky Rogers, Lisa Farley, Tracy Fleming; Back Row: Betty Sisco, Ly! Ha Guidance Aides: Front Row: Donna Sullivan, Carolyn Sullivan, Peggy Stout, Tammy Chewn- iq i ; i Tee Be Library Aides: Front Row: Karl Ryckman, Chris Spangler, Jackie Hart, Cindy Denton, Ann Philpott, Terri Beanum; Back Row: Teen Counselors: Front Row: Beth Wiggins, Darby Dunn, Cathy Snellings, Sharon Glover, Chris Spangler, Morris Watts; Back Row: ee 4 Garry Secor, Dan Halberstein, Tim Rowe, Anna Harrington, Michelle Biggs, Becky Rogers, Sandy Bowen, Susan Sotzing, Janel Kasperson, Susan Smith, Dresden Farmer, Angie Geritanna; Back Row: Kathy Gray, Bruce Fines, Bill Holman, Steve Jones, Tom Hughes, Sally Sutherland, Preston Campbell, Kenny Newcomer, Barbara Danahay, Sarah Hollister, Lisa Hylton, Beth Landford, Charles McDaniel, Levie Smith, Linda Quinn, Karen Kendall, Trina Sergeant. Libby Smith, Brown, Daigle, Jacobs, Tim Rodger Belman, Jewel Douglas. Marsha Boger, Stacy Diane Willis, Debbie ing; Back Row: Karen Davies, Betty Sisco, Anne Linkous, Regina Walker, Wade Hill. William Wilson, Brett Carson, Wayne Brann, John Kenny, Jeff Grizzle, Richard Watts, John George. Richard Watts, David McKinney, Pam Bum- brey, Loretta Scott, Erin Baker, Linda Wagner. Clubs Classes 59 Come To Sports Country Although not all of us came out winners when the points were tallied, we all knew what it was like to walk out on a field, a diamond or a court and feel an empty pit sink to the bottom of our stomach. We knew what it felt like to shake all over and have our knees turn purple when the coach read out the starting line-up. Some of us knew the joy in being the star of the team if it were only for a moment, and that in itself was a surprise. Not all of us could be superstars. Some of us owned our own place on the bench. But sitting on the bench never eased the pain of defeat or lessened the joy of victory. Cindy Denton’s last-minute desperation shot in the dis- Hot dog skiing — junior Mason Hearn takes a flying leap over a snowy rise. Weekend ski trips sponsored by Sports Enterprises proved pop- ular among winter sports enthusiasts. At arms’ length — Renée Hedge performs a stunt during her optional balance beam routine. After breaking her ankle Renée came back to qualify for Regionals. trict semi-finals won the ee basketball team a erth in regional playoffs. Cindy’s shot made the tough- going of the varsity hockey team a little bit easier. The varsity football team started all of its first eight games out on the wrong foot, but they sur- prised us all with a com- Lee turn-about winning the ast two games. At times the gymnastics team looked like patients in a ward at the hospital with all their bruises and pulled liga- ments. But when the district meet rolled around, the girls forgot about their aches and pains. Surprising themselves and the rest of us, they ended Varina’s dy- nasty over district gymnastics. Through the season from spring to winter sports fans and athletes in Jacket Country knew both the glory of being No. 1 and the agony of being on the bottom rung. So come to Jacket Country, you’re in for a surprise. Sports Divider 61 In the midst of a 15 run loss to the hosting Varina team, catcher Janet Anderson awaits a team- mate's throw. Janet received the incentive award at the Sports Banquet. With fists thrust backwards, long jumper Greg Williams gets ready to plant his feet. Greg’s ef- forts helped the team to a 71-65 victory over Caroline. 1 oe, a ae ermionceeestetrent eee porn Pre-game warm ups proved effective for Angie Humphrey at Spotsylvania. Angie struck out 11 batters, leading the team to an 18-13 victory over their hosts. A Losing Winn er Gritted teeth express Billy Metz’s straining ef- | however, he returned to win the shot put event | forts during the Culpeper meet. Billy was ham- _ at 43’ 11”. Despite Billy's win the track team lost | pered by scratches in early season meets; 66 to 70 in a closely contested meet. 62 Spring Sports Off and running “My contribution to the team was benchwarming.” — Beth Wiggins, softballer “| couldn't get over the bar, | Kept crashing into it. | was scared, nervous, and uptight. When I was going over the bar | felt drunk, like | was floating.” — Robbie McMillan, pole vaulter °° A the meets, the other teams needed to line up to do exercises and also to get spirit up. We didn’t need to do that; we were close together,” commented track runner Scott Acey. Although four of the six spring teams seldomly tasted victo- ry, they developed a sense of unity through trust in teammates’ ability. Track runners trudged to Nichols, Woolco, and Battlefield Park on prac- tice runs. They returned covered with snow and tingling from the numbness of the cold. Most of the points appeared on the scorecard for the weight team. Kelvin Pierce and David Williams consis- tently threw over 140 feet in the dis- cus event. Despite a bout with pleurisy, Malcolm Taylor dominated the 100 and 200 yard dash and the 330 high hurdles in district meets. Malcolm also broke school records in these events. Brian Baker commented, This year the team was probably closest because we had been together for three years and most of us were seniors.” While the track runners battled the weather, softball and baseball players who ick Payne slides into second base. The team 2feated Osbourn Park at home by a score of 5- Ones fought the mini dust bowls on the dia- mond. The baseball team’s first game against Osbourn Park was also the first victory since April 23, 1976. Matt Crisp lead in runs batted in and Tuck Payne had the highest batting average of .380. Coach Chip Sudduth thought the funniest turn of events occurred when Troy Curtis thought he had missed the bus. He got upset, hit the wall, broke his hand, and then the bus pulled up. “The high point of the season was every time our team was able to with- stand the temptations of saying things we would be sorry for.” Karen Kendall expressed the softball team’s feelings after the Varina game. The consistent efforts of Paula Harper, Angie Humphrey, and Janet Anderson pulled the team through a season of only 4 wins. Paula and Janet received the Most Valuable Player and In- centive Award respectively. Although the golf team never had a victory, they always had funny experi- ences. One team member fought 1978 Track JM Opponent 53 Louisa 83 33 Stafford 103 47 Orange 89 3 56 Rappahannock Relays 140 7 AB gee a. 24 Stafford Relays 106 — 71 Caroline 65 ; - 66 Culpeper 70 lamond in the rough. Dust flies as sophomore 630 Varina 73 Record: 1 win — 5losses Sports 63 “If a mistake is made you only A loser is “| told Wayne Brann not laugh if you know all the people to hit the ball in the you are with, but never always a winner water at the first hole — during a game.’ _ and then | did it.” — Brett Carson, golfer Peat — Scott Stephens, golfer == the regional golf match at Staunton. These four teams did not post win- “| was so nervous | was shaking all ning seasons, but they weren't losers over. | couldn't even hold onto the either. One of the teams’ members club. Finally | just hit the ball, but wrapped it up when he said, “Our team- it went into the water. At another tee mates could always be counted on to | drove the ball into the woods. When say, It's okay. We're all in this | | went to look for the ball, | couldn't together whenever someone made a | find it. While | was searching | came mistake. As long as we fought, | across a ball of the same brand as mine, _ it didn’t matter.” but | don’t think the numbers were the _ (rest of story page 67) same. | used it anyway.” Ones who Gaining momentum, Brian Whetzel strides to the triple jump pit during the Caroline meet. fou ht ‘ The meet was decided in the last event with g e e e cont Jackets on top 71-65. 1978 Girls’ Softball JM Opponent 8 Stafford 15 6 Osbourn Park 14 3 Louisa 6 14 Osbourn Park 15 5) Stafford 16 12 Orange ] 18 Spotsylvania 3 14 Caroline 2D 4 Culpeper 26 3 Varina 14 iT Louisa 18 4 Culpeper S) 20 Orange 3 Cancelled Spotsylvania Cancelled Cancelled Caroline Cancelled ] Varina 15 Record: 4 wins — 10 losses 1978 Boys’ Baseball JM Opponent 11 Osbourn Park 4 i Stafford 16 6 Louisa 21 5 Osbourn Park 3 5 Stafford 14 2 Orange 1 4 Spotsylvania il 3 Caroline 21 2 Culpeper 12 4 Louisa 9 1 Spotsylvania 2 3 Orange 5 4 Culpeper 13 a Varina 4 2 Caroline 9 4 Varina byl Record: 2 wins — 14 losses 64 Spring Sports the bar with a Foster Flop. Derek progressed Up and over, high jumper Derek Sutton clears The Feel of a Winner from 56” to 6'1” during the season and placed first in the Rappahannock Relays. I ge wey ae Mt er eg es i Bea wee ten ¢ ay Ee | r trent tom ; : =. oe Pursed lips for the pitcher — John Tignor slides the ball to a Culpeper batter. The Culpeper Blue Devils routed us 4-13 on our home diamond. Slightly bent knees and a strong stroke give Mike Grenn an advantage for a good drive. His consistent number one ranking earned him a William and Mary scholarship. Despite his efforts, the team came in third in the relays hosted each year by JM. 1978 Golf JM Opponent 303 Stonewall Jackson 268 361 Stafford 329 366 Stafford SIS5, 376 Culpeper 328 Record: 0 wins — 4 losses Sports 65 On the run second seed Cindy Denton stretches for a low backhand during a doubles match. Cindy and her partner, Sue Stevick, lost in the district doubles final 10-8. = Ma sant ax . _ Pisa: A “ otaes mae ate Oe A x OD AY Got It Made Determined to make a return, fifth seeded Melba En route to a 10-7 victory, Todd Hastings slams was the second year he had won the award. He Midkiff hammers a two fisted backhand to her the ball back to his Orange opponent. Todd also teamed up with Jeff Davis to capture the Orange opponent. Melba won 10-7. climbed up the ladder from sixth seed to district doubles championship. | second and received the incentive award. This | 66 Spring Sports “Was |embarrassed when my partner _ “It was just a relief to win. and | ran right into each other! Even if | was only playing an ° | didn’t care if she was hurt exhibition match, | felt like | Knowing as long as my racket was okay.” had to win.” what it takes — Melba Midkiff, tennis player — Terry Duggins, tennis player 66 ookout. think | was afraid of losing. Whenever It's coming right at your face!” The | got down in a match | could feel a pit familiar warning became second nature sink to the bottom of my stomach, but to tennis players as balls bounced after every match | felt relieved that off gymwalls. They knew how it felt | won,” commented a member of the girls’ to be splashed by a ball hitting a tennis team. While the girls’ team ad- puddle. But they also knew how it vanced to the regional playoffs, one mem- felt to win. ber of the boys’ team, Jeff Davis, made “For the first time, | felt the it all the way to the state finals. pressure of being on an undefeated The girls’ team ended the regular team. When you walk onto the court season undefeated; however, they lost in there’s only one person you can depend _ the first round of regionals. Jeff Davis on and that’s yourself. Since we were captured the district singles title. the team to beat, all the other schools Jeff also teamed with Todd Hastings to really got up when they played us. | win the district doubles championship. 1978 Girls’ Tennis Cc = Opponent Stonewall Jackson Osbourn Park 0 Varina 0 Spotsylvania 0 Culpeper 0 ancelled Stafford Cancelled Orange 2 Spotsylvania ] Varina 0 Culpeper 0 Orange 0 Cancelled Stafford Cancelled Record: 10 wins — 0 losses ODMDOANDNAVDUDUOON 1978 Boys’ Tennis JM Opponent 1 Stonewall Jackson 7 Osbourn Park 2 Varina 8 Spotsylvania Ps Culpeper 4 Stafford 6 Orange 8 Spotsylvania 4 Varina 5 Culpeper 4 Orange 8 Osbourn Park 5 Stafford Record: 7 wins — 6 losses he UhOH WON AIN © Double winner Jeff Lindsey bends his knees to get power behind his forehand. Jeff and Mike Graves won their doubles match over Osbourn Park 10-2. Sports 67 and gripes forever center forward, | didn’t expect to score as many goals as | did,” said Lisa Wells. Lisa scored a total of thirteen goals during the season. Winger Susie Matson and halfback Colleen Sutherland added goals to brin the season to an end with a record of four wins, four losses and two ties. “We ran until our legs felt like they were going to fall off. We gave it all we had and even some more, but we seemed to wind up on the shor. end too often,’ summed up Colleen Sutherland. Colleen McBane commentec| “It got pretty rough out there. Some of the girls on the other teams were built like linebackers, and they would knock you around. But when we won, it didn’t matter how man| bruises we had.” a Opening the season with what Susie Matson termed ‘the worst game during the season,” the jayvee field hockey team lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to Stafford. However, the girls came back to win the next game 4-1 against arch-rival Spotsylvania. With every goal of the season made by a freshman player, the team could not claim youth as a disad- vantage. The team was composed of a majority of eighth graders and freshmen. Six of the girls had pre- viously competed. “Being my first year out for Slightly surprised, fullback Kathy Onderdonk swings vigorously in order to block a goal at- tempt by her opponent. During the Culpeper game Kathy broke her stick. Rs Crashing into her King George opponent, junior Anna Harrington battles for the ball while other King George players rush to defend their goal. JM won by a score of 2-0. JV Hockey = Opponent Stafford Spotsylvania Culpeper King George Fauquier Stafford Spotsylvania Culpeper King George Fauquier Record: 4 wins—4 losses—2 ties OWOONWWNHHOC NONONNOAH = Race for the ball! Right inner Sally Sutherland lunges ahead of her opponent to regain aloose _ varsity center half-back Sarah Chamberlain fin ball. Sally played both inner and wing. a vacant water cooler to rest on. Time out! While the JV hockey team compete 68 Junior Varsity Hockey ee ; pM ee fa ee Scramblin’ linging to the left, inner Beth O'Connor recovers Smith moved over to give Beth support. The tended Tidewater Hockey Camp at Mary e ball off of a Spotsylvania error. Center Donna game ended ina 2-2 tie. Both Beth and Donnaat- Washington College during late August. % SSO ° PALO , PWIA UNE RIE TH ae C panne, ef QE JV Hockey: Front row: Beth Lanford co-captain, Jeanine Atalay co-captain; 2nd row: Kristi Hastings, Lisa Wells, Susie Matson, Robyn Ramer, Beth Wiggins, Colleen McBane, Sue Cocke; Back row: Colleen Sutherland, Elizabeth Poole, Stephanie Gibson, Michele Biggs, Sara Durcan, Kelly Sullivan, Liz McMillan. n guard! King George goalie clears the ball om the cage. The Jackets came out on top 3-1 ith goals being scored by Donna Smith, Sally astles and Melba Midkiff. Sports 69 Varsity Hockey: Front row: Becky Rogers co- captain, Karen Bowen co-captain, Sally Castles co-captain; 2nd row: Becky Davenport, Marcia Maynard, Monica Maynard, Mignon Blalock, Beth O'Connor, Donna Smith, Sally Sutherland; 3rd row: Kathy Sutherland, Tina Tripp, Sarah Chamberlain, Sandy Bowen, Anna Harrington, Susan Sotzing, Janel Kasperson, Melba Midkiff; Back row: Elizabeth Fines, Penny Friend, Kathy Onderdonk, Sara Harper. hitaty AH | e a Ree eT at cua bad mae Meta. be ¥ ak. @ G A eee In an attempt to gain control of the ball, senior Sally Sutherland advances in front of her King George opponent. The Jackets were defeated by a score of 3-1. a ROTA Varsity Hockey Opponent Stafford Spotsylvania Culpeper King George Fauquier Stafford Spotsylvania Culpeper King George Fauquier Record: 3 wins—6 losses—1 tie Inside track Halftime gives Coach Phyllis Atkins and center _ line-up. Despite all the strategy, the Jackets wer half-back Becky Rogers a chance to review the defeated by Fauquier by a score of 2-0. first half and make necessary adjustments in the SCWOKDONONG Be DA-NOANO-NW 70 Varsity Hockey ometimes the best isn’t good enough “It was not the thought of losing but the thought of whether we played a good game or not,” said halfback lizabth Fines. Denying the home field advantage theory, the varsity field ockey team won more away games than ose at home. The girls racked up a ‘6-1 season record. Like most seasons this one was ull of its ups and downs. Sharon Glover explained, “One of the funniest hings to happen was when Kathy Onder- jonk’s stick broke in the Culpeper game, ind Becky Rogers got bitten by one of he girls on the King George offense.” After opening the season with three osses, the team bounced back to win igainst King George 2-0. Mignon 3lalock scored both goals in the game. fhe next win didn't come until the second meeting with Spotsylvania. The jirls won on the Knights’ home field vith center Melba Midkiff scoring ate in the first half. ES ; Locked in one on one battle, Sally Sutherland and her counterpart struggle for control of the ball while Keeping their eyes focused on it. Passing motorists stopped to take a quick glance at the Culpeper game. Monica Maynard swings as she tires to intercept a shot made by her opponent. “One of the most disappointing things during the season was when the ball went right through the cage.” Sharon Glover expressed one kind of disappointment while Kathy Sutherland expressed another. | felt we were good as a team but there were just teams that were better.” The highest varsity scorers were seniors Sally Castles and junior Melba Midkiff. Becky Rogers, Tina Tripp, Penny Friend, and Kathy Onderdonk came out on top in defensive strategy. Goalie Marcia Maynard kept numerous goals from being scored. One varsity hockey player commented, “We always gave it all we had, but some- times the best wasn’t good enough.’ Four year veteran Mignon Blalock closes in ona loose ball and prepares for an offensive move. Cross town arch-rival Stafford won by two goals, - 3-1. Quick reflexes and long arms prove to bea help for this Spotsylvania player. The close contest ended the game by a tie of 2-2. Sports 71 The Smaller Stood Taller Out-numbered in size and players, the Jackets game losing streak. An exhilerated senior, Gor- triumphant Jackets. The Homecoming game overcome the Culpeper Biue Devils to end a16- don Willis, leads the sideline cheers for the ended in a score of 7-2. JV Football: Front row: David Macomber, Lance ford Galyen, Joe Brown, Kevin Boxley, Daryl Durante, Julian Bumbrey, Curtis Dunn, Don Coleman, Frank White, George Washington, Hicks, David Denton, Jimmy Meglone, Scott Gary Johnson, Doug Foster, George Hurlock, Ed Neal, Boyd Carter, Charles Willis; 2nd row: Gary Monroe, Matthew Haney, Clarence Bumbrey; Mastin, Wallace King, Ray Thompson, Ronald Back row: Keith Lee, Mike Friend, George Lewis, Newell, Sammy Johnson, Melvin Brown, Charles Kenneth Bishop, Chris Bruce, Charles McDaniel, Lumpkin, Lenny Conyers, Charles Washington, Joe Brown, Ricky Mann. John Castles, Ronny Felix; 3rd row: Coach Clif- 72 Junior Varsity Football Robbed of every sophomore to ill vacant varsity spots, the jayvee ootball team was forced to mature arly. The season opening brought ree losses which reflected the eam’s inexperience. The first yictory came against Louisa. The ‘little Jackets” won the game 6-0. _ The second game against Caroline sroved to be the biggest defeat of the n the run, the Jacket’s defense chase the Spot- sylvania Knights’ player in a quarterback sneak. rhe Little Jackets lost their game against Spotsy by a score of 0-18. season with a 48-6 loss. In the first meeting against Caroline, fresh- man Charles McDaniel ran for a 90- yard touchdown. One team member commented that the losses to arch-rivals Spotsylvania and Stafford were the most embar- rassing although they weren't by the largest margins. Charles McDaniel said, “After we lost the first three games we all became discouraged. But Darryl was the leader of our team, and at quarterback he came up with some fine plays.” Team work and cooperation make team mem- bers pull together. Offensive players form a hud- dle for regrouping and strategy during the Varina game. With the Jackets in pursuit, Spotsylvania’s quar- terback Andrew Tate runs for the sidelines. Jayem lost the game to their archrival 47-8. More Passes are thrown off the field than on ‘Team work is essential for a winning team.” — Coach Paul Neal JV Football JM Opponent 8 Caroline 26 0 Culpeper 6 0 Spotsylvania 18 6 Louisa 0 6 Caroline 48 6 Orange NS 6 Stafford 18 Record: 1 win—6 losses Sports 73 There are times you just don’t compromise “The size of the body is no indication of the size of the heart.” — Coach Paul Neal Varsity Football JM Opponent 2 Stafford at 7 Gloucester Ne} 12 Varina 14 0 DeMatha 28 6 Louisa fall 6 JiR� Tucker 28 iis Orange 4] 8 Spotsylvania 47 i! Culpeper LZ) 25 Caroline 22 Record: 2 wins—8 losses 74 Varsity Football “By not giving up, we were able to overcome,’ commented varsity foot- ball Coach Paul Neal. After losing the season opener 27-12 to arch-rival Stafford, the team’s moral suffered a steady decline. Quarterback Tuck Payne said, The team didn't take it ser- iously. There were a lot of let downs and a lot of mistakes.” When times looked the worst and fans had lost faith in the team, the magic began. The team had lost eight consecutive games until their 7-2 Homecoming victory over Culpeper. Junior football player Andy Graninger expressed his surprise by saying, It was a miracle.” Varsity Football: Front row: Nick Kenny, Robbie McMillin, Scott Cash, Jerry Perry, Jonathan Kenny, Stephoan Walker, Vic Meyer, David Belman, Vendell Parker, Thyler Patillo, Kelvin Durante, Richard Fox; 2nd row: Charles Truslow, Scotty Stephens, Robert Nelson, Andy Graninger, Brian Kelly, Troy Curtis, John Russell, Wayne Brann, Lionel White, Jeff Grizzle, Derek They continued to shine the next | week when the game against Caroline ended in a 25-22 victory for the Jackets. Halfback Lance Ellis scored all three touchdowns. Just as things were beginning to look better for the team, the season came to a close. The team scored at least once in every game except in the 28-0 loss to DeMatha. Punter Alvin Williams was named to the All-Group AA Scholastic football team. Alvin averaged 38 yards per punt including 3 blocked punts. Senior Richard Fox (45) lunges through the Staf- ford line in an attempt to stop a running play. The Jackets lost their opening game by ascore of 12- POT. Sutton, Elliott Whitticar; Back row: Assistan Coach Richard Griffin, Assistant Coach Chif Suddith, Anthony Rucker, Bob McClure, Tod¢! Hastings, Jed Ryan, Robert Payne, Tuck Payne Gordon Willis, Mark Shepherd, Charles Acey Alvin Williams, Nick Anderson, Todd Mitchell See Coach Joe Smith, Head Coach Pau eal. | Break away—Running back Nick Kenny scram- bles through the J.R. Tucker defensive line fora gain in yardage. The Jackets were defeated in the contest 6-28. Happy faces crowd the field as the fans and team experience their first victory at the Homecoming game with Culpeper. The game came down to the last seconds with a final score of 7-2. | While the defense takes over the field, tight end Jeff Grizzle (53) takes a breather on the bench during the Gloucester game. The first away game ‘ended in a Jacket defeat 7-13. Air-Born Stretching to block a field goal attempt by other players. The game, which ended in a 41-13 Orange’s Keith Simms, junior linebacker Todd loss for the Jackets, marked a seven game losing Hastings (75) extends his 6’2” frame above the streak for the season Sports 75 Geare “Sometimes your tires get blown out but you just have to pump them back up and keep on going,’ commented varsity cheerleader Dori Heflin. At times the cheerleaders did feel like they were running on empty. But as soon as game time rolled around spirit appeared on the side- lines with cheerleaders and fans egging the team on. Spirit got a lot of behind-the- scenes work. Girls got new ideas about chants, cheers and routines from camp. Cheerleading sponsor Miss Amelia Jackson said, “Camp gives Alive with excitement varsity co-captain Donna Bache cheers the team on at the Homecoming pep rally. The Jackets won their first game that night over Culpeper 7-2. Varsity Cheerleaders: Front row: Myrna Robin- son, Jenny Haney, Sebastian Davis, Donna Bache co-captain, Lisa Snellings co-captain; Back row: Dori Heflin, Sarah Hollister, Kim Sul- livan, Dena Crosby. oie . Gg wa SOY cae 7 —— i ae A fe JV Cheerleaders: Front row: Levie Smith, Beth Lanford co-captain, Theresa Skinner, Lisa Hylton; Back row: Winnie Stone, Lepha Sears, Frankie Wheeler, Carolyn Cocke co-captain. 76 Cheerleaders ae Suspenders, hats, and bandanas help the varsity cheerleaders dress up as train engineers. The girls performed a routine to the beat of Groove Line. into action the cheerleaders a chance to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and establish substantial friendly re- lationships.” After returning from camp, the cheerleaders channelled their energy into making posters, signs and spirit gimmicks. Skits and dances helped to raise support for the teams during pep rallies. The first and only male cheerleader, Sebastian Davis, commented | “| did it for the experience. | did get some derogatory comments, but | would do it again.” - Alone with a yell, varsity cheerleader Myrné Robinson does her thing to raise spirit among the football fans at the Stafford game. JM lost 12-27. ’ Spirit Personified Giving it all she’s got, JV cheerleader Theresa and JV cheerleaders combined their efforts of rally. Sebastian Davis, the ite i enaenbb aang Skinner puts extra energy into her cheer. Varsity spirit raising and pep at the Homecoming pep on the team, helped the girls with stunts. Sports 77 There’s no place like home, unless It was just like a war with each side defending its home territory. It involved strategy and skill and even luck sometimes. However, this was not World War Ill but rather the Jackets protecting their home turf. There were three obvious reasons for the home-court advantage. The first was that the visiting players could have tired from traveling. The team might have played a weaker schedule at home because they didn’t want to take a good lickin’” in front of people they knew. Primarily, the home court advantage was a reality because a player who practiced on a certain court or field gained the feel of his own turf. A baseball player knew how the ball was going to hop on his own field with its own ruts and peculiari- ties, and the pitcher could get his Completing a back walkover, junior Sharon Grenn goes through her balance beam routine. The meet was held on home turf with the Jackets pulling by Varina 75.15 to 71.95 78 Home Court Advantage best stride on his own mound. Someone who practiced everyday on his own court could gauge the action of the ball on his dribble, learn the dead spots on the floor, knew how the ball rebounded from the b ackboard rim and play his game around this knowledge. The opponent without such valuable Knowledge might not have anticipated a funny bounce, positioned himself correctly to grab the Past the twenty-five yard line, the varsity hockey team moves in for an attempted goal. The girls beat their King George opponents by a score of 3-1. Batter, batter, batter, swing! Junior Andy Graninger goes down on a 2-3 pitch. The team lost all but one of their home games, which was against Osbourn Park. rebound or adjusted to the light or temperature. That extra rebound and a few turnovers often decided the out- come of a close game. The crowd lent its hand on actions of both the referees and players. Special cheers, such as “U-G-L-Y — you ain't got no alibi — you ugly! You ugly! You ugly!” helped tear down the spirit and confidence of the opponents. The home crowd cheered for LI FI I IIIS LPO Of Forehand winner, junior Jeff Lindsey counter attacks his Culpepper opponent. The boys’ tennis team won the match by a score of 5-4. the good plays and booed the bad ones. Nobody wanted to be booed. The offi- cials tried to retain complete impar- tiality, but they couldn’t wear ear plugs during the game. The referee had to call a block or a charge on the basis of what he saw. The simplest explanation for the home court advantage was often over- looked. It might have existed simply because players and coaches believed it did. Every coach and player knew he was supposed to play better at home than on the road; therefore, some- times they psyched themselves into just that. Raising spirit for the basketball game against Spotsy, jayvee and varsity cheerleaders join together to build a human pyramid. The pep rally worked as the Jackets won 59-57. Getting low, making it hard to bring him down, running back Kelvin Durante (43) moves to the outside against Jared Martin (12) of Orange. The Jackets lost the home game 13-41. Crowded advantage — fans cheer the efforts of the boys’ varsity basketball team during a home game against Stonewall Jackson. The boys won by a margin of twelve points. | Rocket In His Pocket | . . . _ Clearing the pole vaulting bar, junior Ronnie They ended the season with one win and five Watson prepares to release his pole. The track losses. The only win came in the meet against team had rough sailing both away and athome. Caroline by a margin of six points. Claps, cheers and roll call are all a part of pulling the team and school together. Before the game against arch-rival Stafford Sarah Hollister and Kim Sullivan lead cheers for junior section. Side line strategy — varsity hockey Coach Phyllis Atkins gives a pep talk to players Susan Sotzing, Anna Harrington, Kathy Sutherland and Sarah Chamberlain. Sports 79 In varsity action, junior center forward Jane Payne (24) takes the advantage over her Culpeper opponent (24). Culpeper squeezed by the Jackets by a score of 49-50. Off The Ground Words of advice from Coach Graham Scaife spur While team mates watch and wait, jayvee cen- against Caroline, the Jackets lost 10-34. The the jayvees in their first season game. They were _ ter forward Patrina Scott (22) stretches forcon- second meeting was by a closer margin with defeated 21-2 by King George and ended the trol during the jump ball. In the first contest the Jackets losing 20-31. season with a 1-13 record. 80 Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball The team that almost wasn’t How does a coach feel when only two players show up for tryouts? JV Girls Basketball Coach Graham Scaife _ said he felt “surprised.” It took | announcements and meetings of the freshmen and sophomore classes to pull together a team. With just a short Time out for a conference, jayvee Coach Graham Scaife discusses strategy and a game plan with his team. The strategy paid off as the girls won against Louisa 35-36. JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Opponent 2 King George 23 10 King George 31 7 Brentsville 34 13, Patrick Henry 47 6 Varina 29 10 Orange 54 18 Culpeper 64 10 Caroline 34 36 Louisa 35 12 Varina 34 14 Orange 66 10 Culpeper 69 20 Caroline Sil 21 Louisa 30 Record: 1 win — 13 losses preparation period, they were thrown into the season. The team was composed of all rookies except for one experienced player. Even Coach Scaife was a rookie. During the first half of the season, the team averaged eight points a game. However, they progressed to twenty-one points a game in the latter half. Sheila Johnson, high scorer, had a season high of eighteen points in the game against Louisa, which proved to be the sole victory for the girls. JV Girls’ Basketball: Front Row: Angie Harding, Edith Johnson, Barbara Self, Tisha Robinson; Back Row: Cheryl Carter, Margo Cole, Patrina Scott, Kim Chestnut, Paula Mason, Kim Rumuly, Glynis Wade. The basketball team could only learn and improve through experience in the 1-7 season. As Mr. Scaife said, Statistically the season was disappointing. Achievement wise per person, it was a good season.” Jumping for control at the foul line, Angie Harding (12) reaches for the ball over her op- ponent (21). The visiting Jackets lost to Patrick Henry by a score of 13-47. Sports 81 Head, shoulders above competition “It's discouraging when you go through this two years in a row,’ said one varsity girls’ basketball player of the second place district finish to Culpeper. Despite the second place finish, the team advanced to regionals. It was not an easy road to the regionals. The girls started out the season with two straight losses to King George, but they bounced back to beat Patrick Henry 53-59. With seconds ticking away, the girls thought the season would come to Basketball: Varsity Girls’ Duggins, Kim Higgins, Denise Kerr, Carol Brann, Cindy Denton; Back Row: Regina Ficzko, Angie Humphrey, Jane Payne, Janet Anderson, Judy Williams, Karen Kendall. Front Row: Terry 82 Varsity Girls’ Basketball an abrupt end. However, Cindy Denton threw a last-second desperation shot without even aiming for the basket. The ball swished through the net as Cindy's teammates carried her off the court. Cindy commented on the game, ‘I felt VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL JM Opponent 40 King George 43 36 King George 40 39 Brentsville 24 53 Patrick Henry 39 48 Varina 44 50 Orange 51 49 Culpeper 50 65 Caroline 54 59 Louisa 52 50 Varina 49 48 Orange 56 45 Culpeper 58 71 Caroline aye. 42 Louisa 29 52 Louisa 51 39 Louisa 57 56 Louisa 67 Record: 9 wins — 8 losses like | had done something for the whole team. Around a week before | was thinking of quitting the team, but | decided to stay on. | really felt like a part of the team for the first time.” Senior standout Angie Humphrey averaged 17 points a game and was named to the Free Lance-Star’s all area team for the second consecutive year. Following Angie came junior for- ward Janet Anderson with a 12 point average. MA NJ Wy eas Ne: Jump Ball! Competition is keen for the district ti- A Ne tle as Judy Williams takes control of the ball 4 Culpeper overcame the efforts by the Jackets, winning the title. oa ee Lane tae aah aac aa Extra Effort Enroute to victory senior Angie Humphrey at- tempts to recover the ball. The win over Louisa ; irls’ k I| h t Ignoring the Louisa opponent guarding her, her shots high in the first game of the district acvanced BEAR ee EU elds ht ae ; ; finals. junior center forward, Jane Payne, gets ready finals. Jane received the Most Incentive award to shoot over the other girl's head. Jane aimed at the sports banquet at the end of the year. Sports 83 Claiming the ball, junior guard Tuck Payne (22) reaches over the heads of his Caroline oppo- nents. In the away game the Jackets beat 84 Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball Array Of Bodies Caroline by a score of 52 to 41. Tuck received the Most Incentive award at the sports banquet. The Jackets wrapped up the regular season with 8 wins and 10 losses. | _JV Boys’ Basketball: Front Row: Lance Durante, Jimmy Dykes, Don McGloin, Kevin Boxley; Back Row: Mark Sheperd, Darryl Coleman, Steve Daley, Joey Mastin. With the ball under control, Alvin Williams drives past his Culpeper opponent. In the first meeting against Culpeper Blue Devils, the Jackets squeezed by 65 to 63. omething more than JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL JM Opponent 43 Stonewall Jackson 32 54 Stafford 4] 42 King George 24 35 Spotsylvania 42 45 Stafford BD 43 Stonewall Jackson 30 59 King George 20 49 Louisa 39 55 Varina 4] 59 Orange 43 2 Louisa 53 43 Caroline 45 76 Varina 60 56 Culpeper 58 Record: 10 wins — 4 losses “Although we did not win the championship this year, we all had fun and worked hard. We learned a lot of things we needed to know. But with the talent we had, we could have gone to bigger and better things like the state championship. We had the talent,” stated guard Jonathan Kenney. The team got off to a quick start with lopsided victories over Stonewall Jackson and Fauquier. In the Stonewall Jackson game, 5'5 Jonathan Kenney scored 22 points as did Alvin Williams Anticipation pays off as senior Anthony Rucker intercepts a Caroline pass down the court. Dur- ing the game, Alvin Williams became the all-time leading scorer with 1027 points. Jump ball gives Don McLauren the advantage over his Varina opponent. The “little Jackets” won by a margin of 16 points. The final score was 76 to 60. the score in the game against Fauquier. Then came the showdown against archrival Spotsylvania. The game went into over- time with the Jackets squeaking by the Knights with a score of 59-57. The first loss came with the game against Stafford. This was the beginning of a four game losing streak. The team had been without the service of 6'5 center forward Mike Blow. 6'4” junior Larry Favre manned the position while Mike was out and then shifted to forward when Mike returned. Sports 85 Penetrating down the lane, Anthony Rucker maneuvers over his Caroline opponent for a shot at the basket. In the JV contest the team lost against Caroline 43-45. One on one, center forward Larry Favre shoots for two over the defense of his Fauquier oppo- nent. Their second game of the season ended in a victory for the Jacktes. Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Front Row: Lionel White, Derek Sutton, Anthony Rucker, Thyler Patillo; Second Row: Nathaniel Beale, Johnathon Kenney, Kevin Poole, Eddie Paula; Back Row: Alvin Williams, Dwayne Washington, Bruce Johnson, Mike Blow, Tuck Payne, Larry Favre. Time out for strategy — JV players huddle around Coach Bob Burch to discuss defense and game plan. The boys ended their season with ten wins and four losses. Something more than the score The team pulled together to beat Stonewall Jackson by a score of 69-57 only to lose the next three games to King George, Louisa and Varina. Coming off the bench, Tuck Payne scored 8 points in the Culpeper game. A last second layup saved the game for the Jackets. The Louisa game marked the appearance of Kevin Poole and Bruce Johnson who added additional depth to th e team. In the contest against Caroline forward Alvin Williams became the all- time leading scorer. He scored 15 points in the game to bring his total to 1027 points. The team ended its 86 Varsity Boys’ Basketball season with a 69-75 loss that evening. Alvin commented, “Our record doesn’t show the type of talent that we had. | thought we could have gone a lot further than we did.” The JV team was led by freshman Steve Daley and sophomore Mark Shep- herd. In the first game against Staf- ford, Steve scored 19 points to boost the team to a 54-41 victory. The Jackets’ defense did their job against Stonewall Jackson holding them to only 2 points in the first quarter. Mark Shepherd grabbed 12 re- bounds in the 76-60 triumph over Varina. VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL JM Opponent 55 Stonewall Jackson 3D ae Fauquier 61 59 Spotsylvania 5% 48 Stafford 57 49 King George 54 66 Spotsylvania 70 44 Stafford oY 69 Stonewall Jackson 57 52 King George 59 65 Louisa 73 63 Varina 65 63 Orange 52 61 Culpeper 59 50 Louisa 62 52 Caroline 41 70 Varina 12: 65 Culpeper 63 69 Culpeper 75 Record: 8 wins — 10 losses Cool Hand Putting the move on his Varina opponent, both games against Varina by two points. The games were part of the district competition. senior guard Jonathon Kenney (20) dribbles in first score of the first game was 63-65. The for a better shot at the basket. The Jackets lost score in the second contest was 70-72. Both Sports 87 Down the hurdle position, sophomore Eddie Wasem stretches out before the home Caroline | meet. To keep in shape during the off-season, | Eddie ran with his dad. Nine years of experience — Anne Hall Branscome practices her toe routine to be used in the Fredericksburg School of Ballet Arts’ Christmas production. Picking up speed senior skater Johnny Ellis Forehand volley across the court — senior Becky prepares for a jump. Johnny practiced his Sawyer makes a quick return to her Culpeper op- skating at Skateland. Competitive skating in- ponent. The tennis team practiced at the Ken- volved several students. more Courts. Endless hours of practice help Lisa Farley work toward a dance scholarship through the Fredericksburg School of Ballet Arts. 88 Individual Sports Man-made snow plow — freshman Scott Shelton takes a tumble down Red Eye. Red Eye was one of the advanced slopes at the Bryce Whether it was one-on-one, tap- dancing or hotdog skiing, we all had a sport activity that thrilled and some- times chilled us. Some did it for the stardom while others did it for personal satisfaction. Some were serious and dedicated; others just wanted to have a good time. Steve Brooks and Charles Clay made a little extra money from the commission for bowling teams they helped to start. Both seniors spent an hour every day perfecting their techniques. Dancers Anne Folan, Lisa Farley, Ann Hall Brans- Wipe-Out Mountain Ski Resort. Trips during ski season to nearby slopes helped to pep up the week-end and gave skiers something to look forward to come and Tammy Gallahan combined grace with skill at daily dance lessons. Anne, Lisa and Ann Hall were involved in an advanced ballet class after years of practice. Tammy was a newcomer to jazz dancing and joined the class to help her gymnastics routines. Making use of study hall and spare time at home were weightlifters Robert Payne and Robbie McMillin. Robert and Robbie used the weight program along with their football training. Johnny Ellis found both pleasure and a part- time job at Skateland where he prepared during the week. Grass skiing became a pop- ular sport for ski enthusiasts. himself for competition in figure skat- ing. Not all individual sports took place inside. Walter Stall and Scott Pacello were two who kept in shape by running track after school. Senior Sally Castles also built up her speed and endurance by running through the fields on her farm. Every afternoon of hunt- ing season found Andy Graninger, Mark Green, Jeff Grizzle and Gordan Willis trooping through swamps in search of game. Sports 89 They not only conquered, they survived just around the corner again when ! senior Reneé Hedge broke her ankle in | practice. In a cast, she still worked out with the rest of the team. The real test came when the team had to meet Varina. Varina had held the district title for five years. Boosting an extra effort, the girls topped their opponents with a 75.15 to. 1.95 score: cae At times, the gymnastics team looked like a battered and bruised div- ision of the army. Wrapped ankles and bandaged knees became a common sight to the girls and their opponents. De- spite the pulls, breaks and sprains, the team ended the regular season with six wins and two losses and a Battlefield District Championship to take home. The season started off with two close losses to Parkview and Stafford. The loss to Stafford was by a slim Ceara ete cir margin of .25 point. However, the slump was short-lived as the girls brought in their first victory at the Albe- Freshman Devina Byrd does a jump up from the balance beam during her routine in the match against Parkview. Devina won a top gymnastics award at the James Madison marle invitation. But bad luck was University Summer Camp. Capturing her balance before moving into her stunt, senior Reneé Hedge gets ready to start her balance beam routine. Reneé broke her ankle in practice and came back to qualify for regionals. 90 Varsity Gymnastics - ULE Rte a ebaaginte � th Defying Gravity In straddle position, Reneé Hedge prepares to go up into a handstand. At the end of the season, her teammates presented her a special award for leadership and dedication. Even though Reneé broke her ankle, she did not let that stop her from attending practice with the rest of the team. Front Reneé Hedge, Varsity Gymnastics: Matthews, Row: Louise Tammie Gallahan; Back Row: Stacy Olsen, Levi Smith, Anne Hall Branscome, Sharon Grenn, Devina Byrd, Sue Matthews. e948 a 1978-1979 VARSITY GYMNASTICS JM Opponent 80.15 Parkview 83.00 83.40 Stafford 83.65 80.85 Albemarle 43.80 West Albemarle 61.30 81.50 Woodbridge 78.15 {DAD Varina 71.95 83.55 King George 60.30 Washington Lee 00.00 80.90 Culpeper 50.40 88.00 Orange 44.00 Record: 6-2 Sports 91 Tight-rope Walking On The Ground Junior all-around gymnast, Louise Matthews, against AAA school Stafford. The girls lost the team Most Valuable Player award. performs a dance step leading into her tumbl- match by a slim margin of 83.65 to 83.40. ing exercise. Louise was competing inthe meet —__ Louise qualified for regionals and received the 92 Varsity Gymnastics After defeating Varina, the girls swept past the next three opponents. The team focused their energy toward the district meet. Meanwhile, Reneé Hedge’s cast had been removed, and she vorked overtime to get her body in shape and her routines down pat. Reneé only had one week before the dis- ict meet. _ “Everybody on the team seemed to jet up for the really important meets,” said Devina Byrd. “Everyone was pull- ng for each other to do well!” At re _ ' | i ( Coming up from a front walk-over, varsity gym- nastics team member Louise Matthews stretches and bends at the district meet. The | girls ended the Varina reign over the district. the district meet, five girls, Louise Matthews, Reneé Hedge, Tammie Gallahan Devina Byrd, and Anne Hall Branscome, placed in the top six. They qualified for regionals. Reneé commented, “We were really happy to have won the Dis- trict meet and take the championship away from Varina.” , Springing off the vault, JV gymnastics team member Levi Smith prepares for a dismount. The home meet against Orange ended the regular season with the Jackets on top 88.00 to 44.00 he pihoo® In the middie of a back walk-over, sophomore Tammie Gallahan gets a tight grip on the beam during her balance beam routine. The meet against Culpeper ended in a lopsided victory for JM. Flexibility and grace aid Tammie Gallahan in her optional balance beam routine. Tammie com- peted as an all-around gymnast and qualified for regional competition. Sports 93 Come To People Country We came here 180 days, but somehow no two seemed exactly the same. Some were food fight days, others official beach bum days. Some mornings were filled with “snap, crackle and pop”’ aie others seemed to blur under our sleep-filled eyes. Each day was filled with its own sur- prise whether it was just the act that he had asked her out or whether it was Mr. Bill Carter doing the twist in front of the whole school. We were surprised to find that some of our friends would give us the shirts off their backs and some would take it in a flash. The blizzard gave us a chance to hang out with our friends at Suicide Hill while bonfire nights provided the opportunity to joke about who aa had their faces splattered over the frozen creek. A friend meant having that little bit of extra courage Shouts of encouragement from the side lines — junior gridiron player Robbie McMillin cheers his teammates on during the victorious Homecoming game. Up with the sun, baritone player Demetrice Thompson gives her instrument a good work out during early morning band practice. The band played for half-time and parades. to sneak into an R-rated movie or get past the guard at the Beehive. The going was not always easy and sometimes we needed a friend, a teammate or a coach to lean on. Things like SAT’s were one- man jobs while winning a dis- trict title demanded ful team effort. Timmy Rowe lived up to the one-man job by winning a National Merit Scholarship. The varsity gym- nastics team knew what it was like to depend on the ability of fellow teammates. A pack of popping rocks added excitement to an otherwise cheerless Friday night. The Rat Patrol, better known as the eleventh and twelfth grade Mafia, spiced up the Jim Elliot dance. The Patrol fired their play machine guns purchased at McCrory’s and ate carnations to the amuse- ment of the crowd. SCA elections gave us a chance to see another side of our classmates. Posters pro- claiming the invasion of the Mugwumps made the spring fever just a little easier. We also got a rare opportunity to see some of ‘“‘JM’s finest.”’ So, come to Jacket country, you’re in for a surprise. People Divider 95 96 Graduation B BS @ Ei Nn ish line While waiting in line outside the George Washington auditorium for the graduation ceremony to begin, the Even though they had passed all girls fidgetted to get their hats just their English and Government re- right. Meanwhile, the guys nervously quirements, there was still the cracked their Knuckles. At 5 min- need to have that diploma in their utes before 8 o'clock, the Knots in hands to feel like they had really their stomachs got tighter and moved made it, they had really graduated. __to the heart. As they walked down the aisle to their seats, the knots “| felt so many different things. jumped to their throats. | was happy that | had finally finished my four years of high After it was all over, they ran around school. But | also felt sad because hugging each other and hollering with | knew | wouldn’t see these people hats flying in the air. “It was great. for a long time. | was leaving When they handed me my diploma, it a part of my life behind,” commented was hard not to jump up and down!” one s enior. Anxious for the graduation ceremony to start, senior Wanda Abel waits in line outside the George Washington auditorium. People 97 Wild west antics ‘Annie Get Your Gur’ After maneuvering to find the closest parking space, the crowd files into the auditorium an hour before curtain time. At 8:00 the orchestra started to play a medley of the songs from the senior musical, Annie Get Your Gun, signaling the time for action. It was time to stop shaking and primping in the mirror. There wasn't even time for a last- minute brush up on lines. The Curtain went up. Renée Hedge had the lead role play- ing “little sure shot,” Annie Oakley. The part of Frank Butler, Wooing Annie Oakley into his show, Charles Davenport, played by John Kenney, joins Renée Hedge in a song and dance number while Bill Holman and Brett Carson watch. SE ES SRS I SA TE 7 EE I SEITE ESTES With her hand on her hip, Miss Dolly Tate, played by Wanda Brown, watches while the other perfor- mers listen to a speech by Brett Carson. Wanda received good reviews. 98 Senior Musical the man Annie falls in love with was manned by Rodger Belman. Dwayne Tate, the only non-senior in the musical, was type-cast as little Jake. John Kenney and Wanda Brown performed as the characters Charles Davenport and Miss Dolly Tate. Preston Camp- bell played the part of Pawnee Bill, and Bill Holman delivered Sitting Bull’s Indianesque jokes such as “|l squeeze your neck ’til your eyes pop out like grapes.” The Indian dance with its lighting effects and tom-tom beats captured the audience. Anne Folan danced the lead in the Indian Dance num- ber. Make-up head Jasmine Jele- soff painted symbols on the Indians’ chests and created a reddish tint in their skin. “The musical took up a lot of time and sometimes we just had to forget about our homework. But when the last scene was over and the crowd gave us a standing ovation, the long hours were worth- while,’”’ commented Lisa Snellings. | Admiring Frank Butler, played by Rodger Late hours and early classes don’t mix! As the Belman, Lee Crookshanks, Pam Bumbrey, Mar- opening neared, cast members spent four to five cia Maynard, Monica Maynard and Liz Pugh hours at rehearsal. Finishing touches included practice their song for their scene in the Senior | checks on props, costumes and make-up. Musical. Curtain call finds the entire Senior Musical cast on stage. Both nights of the production, the cast performed for full houses. Most tickets were sold in advance to help with the class trip. EI Ta A TAR te Rs pe People 9a Wanda Jean Abel FBLA 2, 3, 4 — Pres.; COE 4. Archie Areaulia Donna Marie Armstead Monroe Singers 1, 2; HERO Club 4; FHA 3. Keith Atkins Art Club 4. Donna Kay Bache JV Cheerleader 1; Library Aide 1; Adv Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; GAA 2, 3, 4; Office Aide 2, 3; Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4 — Co-Capt.; Homecoming Ct. William Taylor Baker Basilisk 1; Band 1; FCC Swim Team 1, 2; Latin Club 1; Fredericksburg Jr. Rescue Squad 2, 3, 4; Drama Productions 2, 3; Spotlight 3, 4; Key Club; Sr. Musical. Bulging bills Along with seniortis came bulging senior bills. The first senior ex- pense was SAT’S and ACH’s which cost $8.50 and $12.50 respectively. The majority of seniors took the tests at least twice. Next came college applications. The applications usually ran between $10 and $20 plus $1 for transcripts. Another side of expense included senior portraits, yearbooks, announcements, and caps and gowns. The biggest yet most fun expense was the senior trip. For $215 seniors could fly to Florida and spend four days at Disneyworld. As the countdown towards graduation begins, senior Bruce Leaman gets measured for his $6.50 cap and gown by senior class advisor Mr. Paul Vecchione. Rita Marie Beach Office Aide 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; School of Practical Nursing 4; Yearbook Typist 4. Nathaniel Ray Beale Basketball — Man 1; Track 2, 3, 4; DE 2; Jr Planning Council; Basketball 4; VICA 4. Sarah Susan Beale 100 Seniors Terry Bennett Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Richard Wallace Blair, Jr. FBLA 1, 4; DECA 2, 3. Mignon Garrett Blalock JV Hockey 1, 2; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; SCA 2; Varsity Hockey 3, 4; Jr. Planning Council; Art Club 4; Yearbook Ads Ed 4. Michael Bruce Blow JV Basketball 2; Ski Club 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Key Club 4. Karen Jeanne Bowen JV Hockey 1, 2; MOVE 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4 — Treas; Spotlight 2; Basilisk 3, 4; NHS 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Sr. Planning Council. Carol Ann Brann Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3 — Capt, 4; Pep Club 1; GAA 2; Office Aide 2, 3; FBLA 3; Spanish Club 3; Powder Puff Football 3, 4. Wayne Everett Brann DE 1, 4; JV Football 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Varsity Football 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3; Track 4. Virginia Elizabeth Brooks Flagettes 1; Chorus 1, 3; Office Aide 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Ct. 4; Pep Club 4. Christopher Lee Brown Kevin Nashea Brown Welding 3, 4; ICT 4. Wanda Jacqueline Brown Human Relations 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Softball 1,2; SCA 1; GAA 2; JV Hockey 2; Varsity Hockey 3; FBLA 4. Matthew Bruce Key Club 1; JV Football 1, Co-Capt 2; Basketball 1, Co-Capt 2. Pamela Doronda Bumbrey JV Hockey 1; French Club 1, 2; Forensics Je 2 MOVE 2 FBLAr2; FHA-2; Human Relations 3, 4 — Treas; NHS 4; Sr. Plan- ning Council; Teen Counseling 4. Robin Michele Byrd FHA 3; HERO 4. Preston Paul Campbell Latin Club 1; Ski Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; MOVE 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 4; Spotlight 4. People 101 Clayton Andrew Cannady Baseball 1, 2 — man; JV Football 2; ICT | x IGT i 4. John Brett Carson French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 1; MOVE 1, 2, 3; Children’s Play 2, 3, 4; NHS 3, 4; Thespian Society 3, 4; Spotlight 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Sr Musical 3, 4. Sally Peyton Castles JV Hockey 1, 2; Ski Club 1; SCA 1, 2; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4 — Sec; Softball 2; Forensics; Varsity Hockey 3, 4 — Co-Capt. Angela Christoforatos Eee Sas Charles Calvin Clay DE 2, 3 — VP, 4 — VP; Chess Club Shelly Lynne Clore Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; GAA 2; Ski Club 2; Powder Puff Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2 — man; Jr Planning Council; Sr Planning Council. Eunice Barnette Colbert FHA 1, 3; HERO 4 — Treas. Theresa Lynn Coleman Freshman class 1 — VP; JV Basketball 2 — Capt; Varsity Softball 2; FHA 1, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 2, 3; FBLA 3; Human Relations 3. Susan Marye Collins VICA 3, 4 — Pres. Lee Pelham Crookshanks Science award 1; JM Scholar 2; MOVE 3, 4. Basilisk 4; French Club 4; National Merit Scholarship Finalist 3. Stacy Lee Daigle Office Aide 4; Food Service 4. Becky Lynne Davenport Band 1, 2, 3 — Regional Symphonic, 4; Ski Club 1; GAA 2, 4; MOVE 2, 3, 4; AFS 1, 2, 3; JV Hockey 2; Gymnastics 2-man; Varsity Hockey 3, 4; Spanish Club 4;Latin Club 4. Karen Michelle Davies MOVE 1, 2, 4; French Club 1, 2; Human Relations 1, 2, 3; Sophomore Planning Council; Teen Counselor 2; Jr Planning Council; NHS 3, 4; Basilisk 4; Jr Eastern Star 4 — VP-_ Sebastian Roderick Davis Theatre Club 2, 4; Cheerleader (Stunt- person) 4; Drama Productions 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Yearbook 3, 4; Guidance Aide 3, 4; Sr Musical 3, 4; Thes- pian Society 3, 4; Chess Club 3 — VP; Key Club 4. Corease Lucretia Dennis Human Relations 1, 2, 3; FBLA 1, 2,3, 4 — Historian; Majorette 3, 4; FHA 4. 102 Seniors Cynthia Page Denton Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 — Capt; Tennis 1, 2, 3 — Incentive Award, 4; Library Aide 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Office Aide 3; Ski Club 2; Basilisk 4; SCA 4. Jewel Lynn Douglas Chorus 1, 2, 3; Human Relations 2, 3, 4; Jr Planning Council; Sr Planning Council: School of Practical Nursing 4. Maria Theresa Duggins Cheerleader 1; Homecoming Ct 1, 3; JV Basketball 2 — Capt ; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; GAA 4; Sr Musical. Mikell Darby Dunn MOVE 1, 4; Children’s Play 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Teen Counselor 2, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; NHS 3, 4; Sr Planning Council; Spotlight 4; Sr Musical; SCA 3. Roy Linwood Eley Charles Russell Ellis JV Football 1, 2 — Co-Capt; Key Club 3; VICA 3, 4; Varsity Football 3; 1CT 13; ICT Il 4 — Parliamentarian. John Russell Ellis VICA 4; ICT 4. Regina Antionette Ellis VICA 4 — VP. Timothy Ennis IASIA 4 — Pres. Animal fever At ten years old he was already bringing home stray dogs or going to the college to catch frogs. Chris Brown has tamed such animals as raccoons, Opossums, crows, snakes chameleons, rabbits and newts. He planned to further his study in ani- mals by taking summer courses at Mary Washington College and pursuing a career in Animal Ecology. Chris commented, “I like to tame them, make them pets, and after awhile let them go. When | teach a dog tricks, | am proud that | have taught it everything | know.” Before beginning his taming routine, Chris Brown cuddles his latest find as he gets to know the rabbit. People 103 Works of art Although some Aerosmith fans would be satisfied with just having one of their albums on a turntable, Chris Smith preferred to go a step further. He drew the name Aerosmith on the back of a denim jacket and had his mother embroider it. Chris said, “| would like to be an architect.” Other aspiring artists included John Lorenzo, Chip Nunnally, Andrea McKinney, Kristen Ordahl and Libby Smith. Chip planned to attend Rhode Island School of Art. Pastels, acrylics, and oils provide artist Chip Nunnally with a variety of paints to chose from. Chip is an advanced art student and plans a career as an artist. Virginia Mae Estes Gymnastics 1; Drama Club 1, 2; Office Aide 1; Powder Puff Football 2; SCA 2 — Sec Treas 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Art Club 4. Lisa Rhea Farley Teen Counselor 3; Jr Planning Council 3; Sr Musical 3. James Andrew Fauntleroy DE 2, 3, 4 — Parliamentarian. David Bruce Fines Theatre Club 1; Ski Club 1; Yearbook 2, 3; Teen Counselor 2; Spanish Club 3; Homecoming Ct 3; SCA 4 — Pres; DE 4 — VP; Key Club; Mayor’s Advisory Commit- tee. Clifford Blair Fitts Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; NHS 4. Mary Ann Flaherty Drama Club 1; Band 1, 4; Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Gymnastics 2; Powderpuff Football 2; DE 2, 3; Office Aide 1; Drama 2. Tracy Lynne Fleming Basketball 1, 2; FHA 1, 2; FBLA 1; Softball 1 — man; School of Practical Nursing 4. Anne Cecile Folan JV Hockey 1; Spotlight 1, 2 — man editor, 3 — editor, 4 — editor; Ski Club 1; English Award 1, 2, 3; One Act Play 1, 2; French Club 3, 4 — VP; NHS 3, 4 — VP; Quill and Scroll 3, 4 — Pres; Latin Club 2. Richard Carl Fox JV Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Track 2, 4; MOVE 3, 4; Varsity Football 3, 4; Spotlight 3 — Sports Ed, 4 — Sports Ed. 104 Seniors Paul Thomas Freiling Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; MOVE 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Forensics 2, 3; NHS 3, 4; AFS 3; Basilisk 4; Sr Planning Council; Chess Club 4. Deborah June French HERO 4; FBLA 2, 4; FHA 2, 3. Gail Elizabeth Garrison French Club 1, 2; Majorettes 1, 2, 3; Softball 2 — man. Michael Lloyd Gibson Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; JV Basketball 1-,2-,3-,4-man; NHS 4. Lisa Cole Goolrick Varsity Gymnastics 1, 2, 3, 4; MOVE 1, 2, 3; GAA 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Spanish Club 2; Spotlight 1 — Spectrum Editor. Kathy Ann Gray Band 1, 2, 3, 4; SCA 1, 2, 3; Children’s Play 1, 2, 4; Forensics 3; Freshman Plan- ning Council; Sophomore Planning Coun- cil; Jr Planning Council; Sr Planning Council; Powder Puff Football 4; Sr Musical. William Barnes Green Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4. John Guadagno ICT 4. Jeanette Marie Haddick Chorus 1; Monroe Singers 3, 4; Flagettes 2, 3 — Co-Capt; Sr Musical. Mark Joshua Halberstein French Club 1; MOVE 1, 2, 4; Golf 2, 3, 4; Math Award 2; JM Scholar 2; PSAT Com- mended Scholar 3. Jennifer Lynn Haney Spanish Club 1, 2, 3 — Sec, 4 — Pres; Teen Counseling 2, 3; Basilisk 2, 3,4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4; JV Cheerleader 2; Homecoming Ct 3, 4; Of- fice Aide 2, 3, 4; SCA 2; Ski Club 2. Henry Lee Hart, Jr. Chorus 1, 2; Football 1; Baseball 2; VICA 4. Jacqueline Hart Human Relations 1, 2, 3, 4 — VP; Softball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3; SCA 1 — Sec; FBLA 4; Office Aide 3, 4; Library Aide 4; Girls State Alternate 3. Sandra Denise Hawkins FBLA 2, 3, 4. Susan Paige Hearn Chorus 1; Yearbook 1; Human Relations 4; FBLA 4. People 105 Garnett Renée Hedge AFS 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Gymnastics 1 — Capt, 2, 3,4; MOVE 1, 3; Quill and Scroll 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 2, 3, 4 — Sports Editor; Guidance Aide 4; Pep Club 1. Dori Winston Heflin JV Hockey 1; MOVE 1; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; JV Cheerleader 2; Homecoming Ct 2, 3, 4 — Queen; Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4. Kim Elizabeth Higgins JV Basketball 1, 2; French Club 1; MOVE 1; Tennis 2; GAA 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; NHS 3, 4 — Pres; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4 — Photography Editor; Art Club 4. William Hillary Holman French Club 1, 4; One Act play 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; MOVE 1; Theatre Club 1; AFS 3; Sr Planning Council; Children’s Play 4; Key Club 3, 4. Lorraine Holmes Basilisk 1, 2; FBLA 2, 3; Theatre Club 2; FHA 3, 4. Cathy Lynn Hughes Chorus 4; FBLA 4 — Treas; FHA 4; COE 4. Mike Charles Hughes DE Zn 3 4: Angela Pauline Humphrey Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 — Capt; Var- sity Softball 1, 2, 3 — Capt, 4; Band 1, 2; Latin Club 3; Powder Puff Football 4; Sr Musical. Clarence Henry Jackson, Jr. IASIA Club 4 — VP. Winonia Martinette Jackson SCA 1, 2; Spanish Club 1; Human Rela- tions 2, 3 — Sec, 4 — Sec; Pom Pon 3, 4; JM Scholar 2, 3; Homecoming Ct 3 — Princess; NHS 4; Sophomore Class Sec; Jr Planning Council; Jr Class Sec. Deborah Lynn Jacobs Pom Pon 3, 4; Human Relations 3 — Treas; SCA 4; FBLA 4. Neil Michael Janis On me icon On Wa es James Earl Jarrell Ill Latin Club 1; MOVE 2, 3, 4; PSAT com- mended scholar 3. Anthony Allen Jenkins Band 1, 2; Auto Mechanics 3; ICT 4; VICA 4; Football 2 — JV, 4 Varsity. Lynn Ravené Johnson Band 1; Ski Club 1; Spanish Club 2; SCA A 106 Seniors Marrilynn Annette Johnson FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Human Relations 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Library aide 1; Flagettes 3, 4; Office 4; Basketball 4 — Status Keeper; FBLA 1, 2, 3, 4. John Cornielious Kenney One Act Play 2, 3; Theatre Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 2; Children’s Play 3, 4; Sr Play 3, 4; Library Aide 3, 4; Thespian Society 3, 4; Art Club 4; Spotlight 4. Johnathan Royce Kenney Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2 — Capt 3 — Capt, 4 — Capt; Basketball 1, 2 — Capt, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Jr Planning Council; Sr Plan- ning Council. Winning touch Reach out and touch ateen, the motto of the latest local and state Miss Black Teenage pageants, spreads its luck trifold. Three seniors, Wanda Brown, Lori Lewis, and Marrilyn Johnson were touched by this luck. Wanda Brown, the current “Miss Black Teenage of Fredericksburg,” went to the state pageant and was selected first runner-up and Miss Together. In both she sang and recited a mono- logue. Lori Lewis was first runner-up locally and one of the ten finalists statewide. She interpreted three poems. Surrounded by their trophies, Marrilyn Johnson, Wanda Brown, and Lori Lewis display the rewards they received during the local and state Miss Black Teenage pageants. Susan Ann Kogel FBLA 2, 4; Guidance Aide 3; COE 4. Bruce Barclay Leaman Pamela Christine Lee Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; JV Basketball 1; Pep Club 1; Pom Pon 2, 3, 4 — Capt; Basilisk 3, 4: FBLA 3, 4 — VP; SAE 4; Sr Musical. Charles Pratt Leitch, Jr. Baseball 1, 2, 3. Lori Elizabeth Lewis MOVE 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; Human Rela- tions 2, 3, 4 — Pres; SCA 2, 3, 4; Forensics 2, 3; PTSA 2; Class Pres 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Planning Council 1, 2, 3, 4. Cynthia Louise Logan Band 1, 2, 3; SCA 1, 2; Basilisk 1; Forensics ie o.4 Drama, Giub 1) DE 2 FEEALS Spanish Club 3; Jr Planning Council 3; Teen Counselor 4. People 107 John Michael Lorenzo, Jr. Spotlight Artist 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Artist 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Art Club 4; NHS 4. Francis Stuart Marshall Bandeinecarss 4. Julie Mason Monroe Singers 4; Chorus 4. James Thomas Mastin Marcia Kate Maynard Spanish Club 1, 2,3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; JV Hockey 1, 2; Varsity Hockey 3, 4; Ski Club 1, 2; SCA 2 — Sec; Powder Puff Football 2, 3; Children’s Play 4; Sr Musical. Monica Kay Maynard Pep Club 1; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 1; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Theatre Club 1; GAA 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 2, 3, 4; Children’s Play 4; Sr Musical. Robert Martin McClure Anthony McKenney Andrea Dee McKinney Spanish Club 1; Children’s Play 2, 3, 4; Teen Counselor 2; Theatre Club 3, 4; Art Club 4 — VP; Sr Musical. To the rescue “| have always had an interest in people and found this one way to help them,” explained Bill Baker about his membership in the Junior Rescue Squad. Bill has been in- volved in the organization since November 1976. His work has led him to the positions of second lieutenant and treasurer. He has been cer- tified as a medical technician by the State of Virginia and would like to become a paramedic. In preparation before a call, junior squadsman Bill Baker checks a portable oxygen unit. Billis a member of the Fredericksburg Squad. 108 Seniors David Andrew McKinney Ski Club 1, 2; Library Aide 3; Theatre Club 3, 4; Sr Musical; Teen Counseling 4; Art Club 4. Sandra Lee McMillen Guidance Aide 2; FBLA 3, 4; COE 4. Leslie Mercer Diane Miller Chorus 1, 3; Human Relations 3; FBLA 4. Julia Doreen Morris SCA 1, 2; Gymnastics 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 4; Band 1; Drama Club 1, 2; Theatre Club 3; Powder Puff Football 3, 4; Children’s Play 4. Blondell Marie Morton Softballs sCA 2 DEw@alGhi3: ICT Il4. Cynthia Wray Mullikin Tennis 3, 4; Sr Musical; Art Club 4. Robert Arthur Nelson JV Football 1, 2; Varsity Football 3, 4; Track 3. Kenneth Richard Joseph Newcomer Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Children’s Play 1, 4; Foren- sics 2; Boy’s State 3; Key Club 3; Jr. Plan- ning Council; MOVE 3, 4; Sr Class Sec; Spotlight 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Alan Peter Niemann Welding 4. Audrey Frances Northern Majorettes 1, 2 — Co-Capt, 4 — Capt; DE 3, 4 — Sec. Claude Alexander Nunnally Spotlight 2, 4; Art Club 4. Elizabeth Mary O’Connor Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1; GAA 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4. Kristin Louisa Ordahl Theatre Club 1, 2; Jr Planning Council; Art Club 4 — Pres; Spotlight — Art Staff. Mary Faith Pastell Spanish Club 2; Basilisk 3, 4; SAE 4; Art Club 4. People 109 Thurman McCoy Patillo PAC KE? wos Edward Roman Paula JV Basketball 2; Varsity Baseball 2, 3; Key Club 4; Varsity Basketball 4. Robert Alan Payne Football 1, 2 — Co-Capt, 3, 4 — Co-Capt; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Ski Club 1; Key Club 2, 3 — VP, 4 — Pres; Boys State 3; Varsity Club 4; Homecoming Ct 2, 4 — King; Who’s Who in American High School Stu- dents; All District Safety. Elizabeth Margaret Pugh Band 1 — Bicentennial, 2 — Regional, 3, 4 — Pres; French Club 3; FBLA 4. Staci Terrell Pullman Theatre Club 1, 2, 3; DE 2; Human Rela- tions 3, 4; FBLA 3; Spanish Club 3; Photography 4. Kerri Duane Quann DEIES3 DE Illr4: Linda Lee Quinn Art 4; FBLA 4. Karen Anne Rawlings Band 120.4: Patricia Reid Chorus 1; Basketball 2; Baseball 2; Human Relations 3; FBLA 3; FHA 3; ICT 4. Sylvia Lavern Reynolds JV Cheerleader 1, 2 — Co-Capt; Softball 1, 2, 4; SCA 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1; GAA 1; FHA 2 — Sec, 3 — Sec, 4 — Sec; Human Rela- tions 2, 3 — VP, 4; Pom Pon 3, 4 — Co- Capt; Basilisk 4; Sr Planning Council. Rebecca Allen Rogers Spanish Club 1,92,737) TenniSeaceca4: Hockey 1, 2 — Co-Capt, 3, 4 — Capt; Children’s Play 1, 3, 4; Teen Counseling 2, 3; GAA 2, 3, 4 — Pres; NHS 3, 4 — Sec; Quill and Scroll 4; Girls State 3; Class Treas 1, 2,.3, 4. John Edward Rohme JV Football 1; Baseball 2, 4. Kirby Allen Rose Timothy Durett Rowe Key Club 3, 4 — Treas; SCA 3, 4; French Club 2; MOVE 3; AFS 3 — Treas; Sr Musical 3; NHS 4; Thespian Society 4; Sr Class VP. Noble William Rubenstein Art Club 4; Tennis 2; Spanish Club 2. 110 Seniors Bright Academic excellence resulted in commendation by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for seniors Mark Halberstein, Jay Jarrell, Stewart Wicker and Lee Crookshanks. Lee also received a coveted Regional Scholarship for Mary Washington College. Anthony Edward Rucker Chorus 1; JV Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; JV Football 2; Varsity Football 4; Monroe Singers 3. Rebecca Lynn Sawyer Basilisk 1, 2; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Spotlight 4; Spanish Club 3. Pamela Maria Schmidt Theatre Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Teen Counseling 3; Jr Planning Council; Sr Planning Council; Forensics 2, 3. Loretta Lynn Scott French Club 1, 2; FBLA 2, 3, 4; Parliamen- tary Law Team; Teen Counselor 2, 3, 4; COE 4; Spotlight 4 — Bus iness Man. Tina Marie Sears James Monroe Scholar 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Basilisk 3, 4 — Layout Editor; Jr Plan- ning Council; Sr Planning Council; Children’s Play 4; Art Club 4; Sr Musical; Quill and Scroll Society 4. Thomas Clemison Simms [Cie oC talle4: Tina Jean Skinner Majorettes 2, 3, 4; DE 3, 4 —Treas. Christopher Stuart Smith Spanish Club 2, 3; Art Club 4 — Sec. Donna Marlene Smith Chorus 1, 2; JV Hockey 2; Varsity Hockey 3, 4; Monroe Singers 3, 4; Majorettes 3, 4; Basilisk 1; Human Relations Club 4; GAA 4: FBLA 3. Elizabeth Lorraine Smith Spanish Club 1; Basketball Man 1; Art Club 4: Office Aide 4; Homecoming Ct 4. Faith Elaine Smith Office Aide 1; Pep Club 1; Hockey 1; Tennis 1; Basilisk 1, 2; Drama Club 1; Spanish Club 2; DECA 3, 4. Theresa Lynn Smith Monroe Singers 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Office Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; School of Practical Nursing 4. People 111 Cathy Lynn Snellings Ski Club 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2 — Man; GAA 1, 2; Latin Club 2, 3 — Sec, 4; SCA 3; NHS 3, 4; Teen Counselor 4. Lisa Harding Snellings Cheerleader 1, 2 — Capt, 3, 4 — Capt; Spanish Club 1; Tennis 1 — Man; GAA 2, 3, 4: FBLA 3, 4 — Sec; Yearbook 4. Robert Christopher Spangler Library Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Teen Counselor 4; Yearbook 4. Walter Stall Track 2, 3 — Marathon, 4; JV Football. Margaret Jean Stofko Bana 1, 2.0; 47 Pep. Clubal: Ski_-Club 122; Spanish Club 2, 3,4 — VP; MOVE 2; NHS 3, 4; SAE 3 — Sec 4 — Pres; Yearbook 3 — Production Editor, 4 — Editor-in-Chief; Basilisk 3, 4 — Editor; Quill and Scroll 4 — Treas. Carolyn Shirley Sullivan Guidance Aide 4; Auto Mechanics 3. Donna Sue Sullivan Majorettes 1, 2; Powder Puff Football 2, 4; Auto Mechanics 3; ICT 4. Johanna Taylor Sullivan Sally Anne Sutherland Forensics 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3 — VP; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Children’s Play 2, 3; SCA 2, 4 — Treas; MOVE 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Sr Plan- ning Council. Twice as good Waiting is usually done by the males. But it was Jennie Brooks who waited seven minutes for the arrival of her twin brother Steve to be born. Jennie and Steve were one of four sets of twins in the senior class. The other sets included David and Rodger Belman, Marcia and Monica Maynard, and Andrea and David McKin- ney. While the Belmans and the Maynards were born prematurely, Monica claimed all the attention by arriving blue in color. Fortunately, the blueness turned out to be only temporary as she recovered from pneumonia. Seniors Marcia and Monica Maynard are one of four sets of twins in the senior class. Two of the sets were of the same sex while the other two were mixed. 112 Seniors —h Derek Earl Sutton Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Human Relations 4. Reneé Narleen Synan Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Basilisk 3; Spotlight 4. Leisha Lavell Turner Flaggettes 2 — Co-Capt, 3 — Capt, 4 — Capt; DE 3, 4. Althea Georgette Walker Monroe Singers 1, 2; Library Aide 1; HERO Club 3; Food Service II 4. Dwayne Anthony Washington JV Football 1, 2; JV Basketball 1, 2 — Capt; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4 — Capt of Color Guards. Faith Marie Westman GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2 — Capt, 3; Basilisk 1, 2, 3; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4 — Sec; MOVE 1, 3; Ski Club 1; Jr Planning Council. Kelly Ann White Theresa Virginia White French Club 1; SCA 2; Office Aide 2; MOVE 2; Library Aide 3; VICA 4. Stewart Wesley Wicker Latin Club 1, 2,3 — Pres, 4; MOVE 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Governor’s School 3; Voice of Democracy 3; U.N. Pilgrimage 3; NHS 4. John Moss Wilhour Bancinieec one: Alvin Kirklin Williams Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Konard Darrell Williams JV Football 2; Auto Mechanics 3; Silver Strings 4. Diane Jane Willis Band 1; Spanish Club 2; DE 3, 4; Guidance Aide 3; Office Aide 4. Gordon Fitzhugh Willis Latin Club 1, 2,3 — VP; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3,4; Homecoming Ct 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4 — Sec; MOVE 3, 4; NHS 3, 4 — Treas; Boys State 3; French Club 3, 4 — Treas; Sr Musical. Glenda Gayle Wilson Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4 — Treas; Forensics 1, 2; Basilisk 1, 2 — Sec; SCA 2; PTSA 2; FBLA 2; Jr Planning Council; Girls State 3; Yearbook 4 — Sec Ec. People 113 - 80 tu rns rs. WI nN ner Of all the momentoes from high school years, the one most universally ob- tained was the class ring. 95% of all juniors sported some sort of official jewelry on their ring fin- gers. Ranging from dinner rings for the girls to heavy gold rings for the boys, juniors found they could select from numerous sizes, shapes, types of metal — and expense. Although prices varied according to selection, the average price was $60. J. Jenkins Rings and Company served as the offi- cial school supplier; however, some students opted to purchase their rings from local jewelers. For luck, Micah Hayes turns Susan Sotzing’s class ring during study hall. Juniors rushed through the halls trying to get 80 people to turn their rings before the day ended. | Following tradition, study hall instructor Mrs. Junior Debra Parker gazes at her newly bought Complimenting junior Andy Graninger’s new _ Shirley Davis helps William Newel in getting class ring. Prices ranged according to selection ring, senior Mary Pastell offers advice on care 80 people to turn his ring. 95% of the junior from upper $40’s to mid-$80's with extras such and cleaning. A number of students preferred to class bought rings which arrived in Novem- as sunburst adding to the cost. purchase rings through local jewelers. ber. Nick Anderson Pamela Andrews Keith Armstead David Atkinson Erin Baker Bonnie Beach Licia Berryman David Bettick Marsha Boger Wendell Boone 114 Juniors Jim Bowen Sandy Bowen Larry Boxley Jeff Breyvogel Laurie Brooks Lewis Bundy Sherry Bundy Otho Campbell Tim Campbell Linda Carr Eldred Carter Sarah Chamberlain Angela Chance Novita Chatman Tammy Chewning Connie Clay Jessal Comford John Cox Dena Crosby Chuck Cummins Tracey Curtis Troy Curtis Barbara Danahy Linda Drake Brian Dunnigan Kelvin Durante Frank Eley Cindy Elliott Steve Elliott Katrina Ellis People 115 116 Juniors Tracey Ellis Alan Embrey Keene Embrey Gary Fauntleroy Larry Favre Elizabeth Fines Richard Fondren Robert Fortune Penny Friend Mitch Gallant Kenneth Garza Cindy Geer Sharon Glover Andy Graninger Mark Green Lynn Greene Sharon Grenn James Grimes Steve Grimes Jeff Grizzle Tom Guadagno Dan Halberstein Jeff Hardesty David Hargro Sara Harper Anna Harrington Steve Harris Scott Harrison Todd Hastings Sheila Hawkins = = — ss = « = Two’s company, three’s a crowd, and four or more is a bunch of junior girls having a great time. One of the girls explained, ‘“We’re just a group of girls who live in Mayfield. And we do things together. Like some- Greg Haynes Mason Hearn David Hearne Wade Hill Brandon Holland Sarah Hollister Louise Holmes Audrey Jacobs Hunter Janney Jasmine Jelesoff a T-shirts with school colors and jeans was the Mm ir t me rrier decided outfit for this basketball game. The girls helped to liven up the crowd with their own cheers. times we will all go to a basketball game, and we'll get together and plan to wear the same thing and cheer J.M. on with our own cheers.” The group helped the cheerleaders in their effort to raise spirit. People 117 Une Jenkins Tom Johnson Steve Jones Janel Kasparson Bryan Kelly Thomas Kelly Kendrick Kenny Denise Kerr Priscilla Kistler Linda Kurz be wy. WwW | vi Even if you’re not a senior, having acar gives you seniority — leaving for lunch, traveling to and from school. Sarah Chamberlain finds a car nice with lots of books. Fuel for their cars poses the biggest problem with juniors. Gasoline prices have risen so sharply that the lowest priced gas still costs about 57¢ a gallon. A q Ask about our deals Gas guzzling juniors Expenses of driving a car can really yet their parents pay for the in- burn a hole in your pocket. Approxi- Surance, small repairs, and upkeep. 118 Juniors mately 69 juniors drive cars to Even so, buying only your gas is school and about twenty of these quite expensive. The average price juniors have to buy their own gas, juniors pay for gas is $7.80 a week. —— Gary Lindsay Jeff Lindsey Anne Linkous Marina Mandoudis Louise Matthews Bob McComber Robbie McMillan Celestine Mercer Melba Midkiff Barbara Moats Karen Morelock Kim Morgan Bruce Morris Tom Morton Richard Myers William Newell Buzzy O’Brien Stacy Olsen Kathy Onderdonk Debbie Parker William Paytes Thyler Patillo Jane Payne Tuck Payne Jerry Perry Linda Phillips Chuck Pitts Helen Powell Carolyn Pratt Bobby Pugh People 119 Wendy Raspiller Mary Robinson Myrna Robinson Janice Ross Crystal Rumuly Jed Ryan Garry Secor Matthew Shepherd Betty Sisco Holly Smithers Susan Sotzing Andy Spencer Tammy Stanley Wayne St.Clair Scott Stephens Sandra Stevens Sue Stevick Ben Sullivan Kim Sullivan Kathy Sutherland Billy Taylor Brenda Taylor Melissa Terry Frank Thompson Meme Thompson Sybil Thornton Tina Tripp Khoury Tylor Linda Wagner Regina Walker 120 Juniors John Wimsatt John Woodbridge Steve Zapantis Prom planners Coming up with new ideas for fund raising activities was hard. Carry- ing out the activities was even more nearly impossible. Such was the responsibility of the Junior Planning Council to fund its prom. Richard Watts, the Junior Class President, said, “We’ve sold posters and jackets, sponsored dances and collected dues. We hope to raise enough money by April to sponsor the junior-senior prom.” The jacket sale proved to be the worst money netter, causing problems with prom plans. A quick and thorough sales pitch is essential for a successful salesman. Junior class president Richard Watts offers Barbara Danahy a windbreaker with the yellow jacket emblem. Stephoan Walker Danny Wallace Ronnie Watson Richard Watts Lionel White Elliot Whitticar Greg Williams Judy Williams Frances Williamson Brenda Wilson People 121 Scott Acey Janet Anderson Jeannine Atalay Jennifer Baitis Lisa Baker Liz Barton Terri Beanum Dannie Berryman Penny Bills Kenneth Bishop Charles Boone Kevin Boxley Geldra Brooks Tami Brooks Tony Brooks Anthony Brown Cindy Brown Tim Brown Chris Bruce Charles Bumbrey Richard Carson Scott Cash Debbie Catlett Wendy Cheek Keith Chestnut Kim Chestnut Lisa Childress Tim Christopher Carolyn Cocke Jan Coffey 122 Sophomores Margo Cole George Comford John Cook Ralph Coppage Billy Cox Kim Crist Chris Danahy Suzanne Danielson Sharron Davies Ronnie Davis i “Hey brace-face! Yes — you, metal G | itter mouth mouth.” To the 38 members of the sophomore class who wore braces Metal mouth and brace face are a few of the names that go along with wearing braces. Carl Schmidt says he doesn’t mind the names as long as his teeth will be straightened. such ridiculing comments became second nature. Braces were looked upon by most wearers as a curse because of their trouble, expense and appearance. Carl Schmidt who has worn his braces for two and one half years commented, “They come loose too much and often hurt, but as long as they'll straighten up my teeth, I’ll wear them.” Not afraid to laugh, sophomore Carl Schmidt shows that he is not ashamed of his braces. Some wearers become less self-conscious of their teeth after getting braces. Ronnie Davitt Chris Duggins Joe Dungan Curtis Dunn Cecelia Durante People 123 Michelle Durante Mark Durcan Gilbert Edwards Lance Ellis John Engelberger Alesia Ennis Emmy Esteppe Donna Everett Mark Farley Stephon Fauntleroy Regina Ficzko Julia Fischer Gwen Fortune Deidre Fox Mike Friend Demonstrating his drum playing ability, sophomore Brent Kurz beats out the rhythm of popular rock music. Brent owns his own drum set to which he adds new pieces. 124 Sophomores The favorite pastime of at least two sophomores is playing a musical in- strument. Brent Kurz, who has been playing the drums since third grade, has been in the city school bands for five years. He enjoys playing the drums because “you can keep on adding percussion instruments to your set, increasing tne number of different sounds you can produce.” Brent also plays the trumpet, dis- playing his versatility. Ronnie Davitt plays the organ. He decided to learn to play nine and one-half years ago “because | loved listening to music.” His recreation room provides Brent Kurz with enough room for his big collection of drums. His latest addition is the Roto Toner which changes pitch when the rim is turned. AEE oorree Tammie Gallahan Nadine Garnett Steve Garnett Matt George Chris Glover Gail Granguist Charles Gravatt Roy Haddick Jeff Haney Matt Haney Angie Harding Paulette Hargro Frankie Haynes Shane Hitt Bernice Holmes Tom Hughes Jeff Jackson Dyane Jenkins Rick Jesser Bruce Johnson Calvin Johnson Gary Johnson Ricky Johnson Sammy Johnson Nadine Jones Karen Kendall Martha Kidd Brent Kurz Beth Lanford Rosa Lassiter People 125 Keith Lee Mark Legge Nancy Lewis Joe Lindsay Joyce Lucas Preston Lucas Charles Lumpkin Bern Mahon Gary Mastin Alex Matson Mark Mauck Somjai Mauthe Rick Maxfield Melissa Maynard Bruce McDaniel Dorothy McKeithan Don McLaurine Liz McMillen Vic Meyer Fred Minor Todd Mitchell Sherry Moore Gary Morris Billy Morton Tracey Musselman Gerianne Needham Gary O’Kelley Scott Pacello Vendell Parker April Pastell 126 Sophomores Through rain, snow, 90° temperatures, and even school vacations, a newspa- per delivering job continues. Free Lance Star paperboys get a break each Sunday, but at 4:00 pm on other days they are busy bicycling or car- rying the paper to home customers. The carrier nets 6¢ per paper delivered Route sizes varied but averaged 60 papers. Tom Hughes, a former car- rier, said, “The pay is good, and the people on the routes are usually nice.” Paper girl Melissa Maynard disagreed to an extent. She com- mented, “Paper routes are good for extra money, but the pay isn’t that good. You meet a lot of people and you want to quit everyday, but when you get your money then you are re- vived.” Route carrier Tom Hughes completes one of the more boring tasks of his job. Folding an average of 85 papers a day was a time consuming but necessary part of the job. a F j ty WF Ait With a sack full of papers slung on his shoulder Tom Hughes delivers the daily Free Lance-Star to an awaiting customer. An accurate throw in- sures unbroken windows. Terrance Patillo Robyn Payne Ann Philpott Rhonda Prasse Tony Pratt Mary Radolinski Molly Raymond Steve Rech Guy Reeks Charles Reeves Sandy Reid John Reynolds Keith Rice Pam Richardson Mike Robey People 127 John Russell Karl Ryckman Debbie Sayles Carl Schmidt Shay Scott Dogs’ day Since colonial times the Dog Mart has been an annual event held for area residents and their pet dogs. Attractions included high school bands playing in competition and the Pamuncki Indians dancing and dis- playing their handicrafts. One junior who went noted that the parade proved to be the most popular event but “everyone seemed to hang around the eating booths the most.” Cuddly and cozy warm, a beagle puppy gets the undivided attention of sophomore Mary Radolinski. Approximately 25 dogs were auc- tioned off at the annual Dog Mart at the fairgrounds. Wearing headdresses of brightly colored feathers and authentic Indian garb, a Pamunki Indian exhibits handicrafts and designs at the Dog Mart. Lepha Sears Barbara Self Mark Shepherd Warren Simmons Trisha Siock Theresa Skinner Claiborne Smith Rodney Smith Keith Snellings Donnell Sparks Liz Steele Mitchell Stimson Greg Stoker Winnie Stone Peggy Stout 128 Sophomores = ._ i NOP � TF Ronald Wilson William Wilson Scott Sullivan Chris Taylor Jackie Taylor Graham Tenhoeve Tammye Thornton Daphne Tipton Beverly Todd Charles Truslow Anne Tucker Lisa Vick Henry Wade Robbin Walker Sharon Walker Renee Ware Trent Ware Eddie Wasem Morris Watts Troy Westman Albert White Frank White Beth Wiggins Mark Wilhour Jackie Williams Donald Wilson Doug Wilson People 129 Lewis Adams Mechell Askew Todd Baitis Chuck Banks Ann Barner Don Beckwith Michele Biggs Tammy Bills Lois Bishop David Blacker Nora Bonacorsi Theresa Boutchyard Caroline Bowers Angie Boxley Anne Branscome Marie Braxton Ginny Breyvogel Angela Brown Melvin Brown Helene Bundy Lynne Burton Devena Byrd Ben Campbell Robert Carmichael Charlene Carter Cheryl Carter John Castles Dianne Chapman Cheri Chatman Debbie Chewning 130 Freshmen Darryl Coleman Jacqueline Coleman Keith Cox Scott Crist Tony Cummins Steve Daley John Danielson Edward Darmon Rommel Davis Nancy Dawson Danny Delano Mary Duffy Lance Durante Sara Durcan Jimmy Dykes Nannu, Nannu! Freshmen voted Mork and Mindy number 1. Chery! Carter commented, “| like Mork and Mindy because it doesn’t have much violence and it is very funny!” Next came Sa turday Night Live, and tying for third place were M A S H and Three’s Company. a Nee Ny s Lo. Watching about four hours of T.V. each week- ABC’s new comedy Mork and Mindy, starring day, students enjoy a variety of programs, from Robin Williams and Pam Dawber, rose to the top ‘How the West was Won’ to “Leave it to Beaver”. of the ratings in its first season. Paul Erickson watches T.V. at home. People 137 Pat Edwards Myrna Ellis Paul Erickson Dresden Farmer Pam Fauntleroy Andrea Fischer Marletta Foreman Doug Foster Susan Foster Mona Frye Guidance counselor Mr. Paul Vecchione inform Matthew Janney about school policies since h just moved here from Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Camp Zama, Japan is a long way fror Fredericksburg. Kirsten Riley, who lived there fo five years, writes a letter back to her friends. New places, new faces Coming from as far away as Camp Blacker was from Wilmington, Dela- Zama, Japan, and from as close as ware, and David Oravits moved here neighboring Spotsylvania County, from North Carolina. Angela Smith thirteen freshmen were not only new used to live in Napa, California. to the city schools but also new to With the thirteen freshmen came a Fredericksburg. Five of these bit of oriental culture, California students came from places out of sun and Southern hospitality. the state of Virginia. David Patricia Gallahan Don Geer Angela Giarratana Steffy Gibson David Gray 132 Freshmen Robert Hancock Martha Harper Dean Harrington Tracy Haynes Don Hicks Laurie Hinebaugh Nancy Holden Stephanie Holmes Judson Honaker Julia Hunt George Hurlock Lisa Hylton Clifton Jackson Michele Jacobs Matthew Janney Edith Johnson Sheila Johnson Shelton Johnson Stephanie Johnson Wally King Veronica Lawson G.T. Lewis Chris Lindsay Anthony Littleton Debbie Lorenzo Ricky Mann Alexandra Marcou Richard Martin Paula Mason Joey Mastin People 133 Susie Matson Sue Matthews Colleen McBane David McComber Charles McDaniel James McGlone Traci Mercer Veronica Merrill Tim Merryman Jeanne Metz Teresa Minor Toni Mitchell Edward Monroe Andy Moore Mike Morelock Debra Myers Patty Needham Ronald Newell Cyra Niemana Joseph Niksic Ellen Obrien Wesley Owens Tom Passagaluppi Tony Patillo Kelly Payne Connie Perrin Teresa Perrin Stephanie Peyton Ronnie Phelix Elizabeth Poole 134 Freshmen BRS soe x. RB ER Sat ON te a ae es Moped mania What’s the only motor vehicle the police can’t pull over for not having a driver’s license? A moped of course! They seem to be a big deal with freshmen. Traveling about 30 miles per hour and getting about 100 miles per gallon, mopeds are a very economical form of trans- portation. Since most people cannot get their license until their sophomore year, mopeds appeal to many freshmen including Scott Shelton, Lori Wagner, George Hurlock, Scott Crist, Don Hicks and Cyra Neiman. Lazy pedal pushers have converted to mopeds as a convenient way to get somewhere, deliver newspapers and to cruise around town. Robyn Ramer Chris Randler Patty Ray Barbara Reid Phillip Ridderhof Kirsten Riley Bryant Robinson Letitia Robinson Kim Rumuly Beth Ryckman Mark Ryckman Monica Ryder Lea Sanders David Scott Patrina Scott People 135 Teresa Scruggs Trina Sergent Scott Shelton Kristy Simmons Jay Skinner Tom Slaboda Angela Smith David Smith Kevin Smith Rebecca Smith Susan Smith Levie Smith George Snead Robert Spiller Lola Stimpson Clyde Stone Phillip Sullivan Bennett Sumner Colleen Sutherland Dwayne Tate Krystal Thombs Mike Vida Glynis Wade Lori Wagner George Walker Mary Walker Alice Washington Charles Washington George Washington Linda Washington 136 Freshmen Handicapped with crutches but managing to work an algebra equation, Elizabeth Poole says she has problems carrying her books, doing work on the board, and c limbina stairs. to Vanessa Washington Tony Watkins Sarah Watson Melissa Weedon LEA All thumbs and two left feet “I’ve gone beyond clumsy,” said Elizabeth Poole, “I’m accident prone. So far, I’ve been on crutches 5 times, and | also broke my finger.” Knocking over books, bumping into others and tripping over your own feet often go along with being a teenager. One freshman hockey player commented, “It’s really embarrassing to be running down the field and tripping over your own feet.” But not all clumsiness was on the athletic field; Ronnie Phelix cut off part of his thumb in shop. Dissecting in Basic Biology can be tough work without the use of your left hand. Ronnie Phelix deals with his handicap the best he can after an accident in “shop”. Lisa Wells Frankie Wheeler Keith Whetzel Carrilene White Joe White Lititia Williams Scottina Williams Jim Woodward Penny Woody Richard Young People 137 Mrs. Joyce Allison Algebra |, General Math Mrs. Frances Armstrong U.S. History, World Geography Homecoming, Cheerleaders Mrs. Carol Atalay Guidance Secretary Mrs. Phyllis Atkins Physical Education, Driver Education GAA, Coach: Field Hockey, Tennis Mrs. Mary Babinsky Pre-Clinical Nursing Mrs. Charle Banks English 10 Forensics Mrs. Nancy Bird Library Aide Mr. Earl Blalock Assistant Principal for Student Services and Discipline Coach: Golf Mrs. Doris Brasington Clinical Nursing Ms. Nancy Brittle Art, Drawing and Printing, Design Art Club, Freshman Class Mrs. Harriet Burch Spanish |, Il, Ill, IV Spanish Club Mr. Robert Burch English 11, 12 Senior Raffle Coach: Basketball Mr. Charles Carroll Basic Biology, Math, Reading, Language Arts |, Government Jayteens Mr. William Carter Chemistry MOVE Dr. Jack Comerford Chemistry, Physics NHS, Asst. Freshman Class Mrs. Lucille Crallé Algebra I, Il, Geometry NHS, SAE Mrs. Meredith Cuddy English 9 Ms. Doris Darden Contemporary Living, Clothing I, Foods | FHA Mrs. Shirley Davis Study Hall Aide Dr. Thomas DeBolt Principal 138 Faculty Retired Air Force Colonel Dr. John teacher, found that “teaching offered Comerford says he chose teaching an opportunity that appealed to me — because“...atthe Air Force Academy the chance to settle down in one | came in contact with many bright place for a while.” students who could not understand chemistry or the scientific method of Mr. Carl Ingebretsen, a first year logic. It was at that time that | teacher following a career in the decided to teach high school science Marines, says “I have always en- when | retired.” joyed working with people and teach- ing was a natural followup to a After service in the army, Mr. Robert Military career.” Waddell, social studies and ecnomics Helping A World History student, Mr. Robert Waddell explains the immediate cause of World War |. Mr. Waddell served in the army before he taught. Before his Algebra || class, Mr. Carl Ingebretsen looks over plans. Retired Lieutenant Colonel In- gebretsen served 24 years in the Marines. Retired Air Force Colonel Dr. Jack Comerford doesn't let a broken wrist interfere with teaching chemistry. Dr. Comerford was once stationed in Alaska. Second time around Military personnel add flair to classroom People 139 Faculty members join staff. Front row: Ms. Human Relations Club; Back Row: Mr. Carl Home Economics, HERO. Marcella Ayotte: English 12; Spotlight; Mrs. Ingebretsen: General Math, Algebra I—B, Barbara DeBow: Contemporary English 10; Algebra Il; Mrs. Janet Ziegler: Occupational New contracts of business and pleasure New teachers join staff Veterans carry on traditions 140 People Mrs. Christine Dickinson Biology, Basic Biology Human Relations Mr. Linval Foster Drafting, Manufacturing, Photography, World of Communications, Printing Industrial Arts Club Mr. Lloyd Gibson Physical Education, Driver Education Athletic Director Mr. Richard Griffin Physical Education, Driver Education Human Relations, Coach: Football Mr. Rick Hall Government, Sociology Key Club Mrs. Judy Hansen English 9 SCA Mrs. Arlette Herring Spanish |, French |, Il, AAAS Il, IV, V ea “Meee af wi May Ry : z sp ae French Club meas. Mr. Michael Hoose Drafting, Construction |, Il Metals, Wood Technology Human Relations, Industrial Arts Club ecsereera PARAL Ms. Amelia Jackson Learning Center, World Geography Cheerleaders Mr. Maurice Jackson (Creel VICA Mr. Johnny Johnson Art, Painting, Design, Crafts Art Club, Bulletin Board Supervisor Mr. Gilbert Jones Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Mrs. Pat Jones Spanish l, Il Mr. Ronald Jordan Band Band, Stage Band Mrs. Debby Klein Drama |, Communication Today Drama Productions, Theatre Club, MOVE Mr. Fred Landis Latin |, Il, Latin Vergil, English 11, 12 Latin Club Mrs. Mary Alice Merchent Guidance Counselor SCA, Asst. Senior Class Mrs. Angie Moulton Typing |, Shorthand | FBLA Mr. Paul Neal Physical Education, Driver Education Varsity Club, Coach: Football, Track Mr. Billy Nichols Computer Science, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry Scheduling Asst. Sophomore Class People 141 Mrs. Anne Payne Biology, Basic Biology Human Relations Mrs. Annie Revercomb English 9 Basilisk Mrs. Elaine Rhodes World Geography, U.S. History Miss Sharon Richmond Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, Yearbook Monroe Echo Mrs. Peggy Robinson Typing |, Accounting, General Business FBLA Mr. Graham Scaife General Science, Earth Science, Basic Biology Jayteens Ms. Emily Seyfried Health, Physical Education Asst. Sophomore Class Coach: Basketball, Softball Miss Mattie Smith Guidance Counselor SCA Mrs. Barbara Stafford Reading Improvement Sophomore Class Mrs. Bonnie Stone DET Fil DECA Mr. Glenn Tanner Introduction to Algebra, Algebra Il Trigonometry, Advanced Math Athletic Ticket Manager, It's Academic Ms. Nancy Taubert Clinical Nursing Mr. Millard Thomas Government Asst. Sophomore Class Mrs. May Jane Tillman English 11, 12 Forensics Mr. Paul Vecchione Guidance Counselor Senior Class Mrs. Audrey Vida Reading Aide Mr. Robert Waddell World Geography, World History, Economics SCA Ms. Janice Wallace Office Secretary Mr. Edward Waller Welding | Welding Club Mr. Rick Zaremba Language Arts, World Geography, General Math, Construction |, Il, Job Skills Junior Class 142 Faculty A week end paint job signals the home stretch for the house Mr. Glenn Tanner and his friends build. Daddy’s helper. Tanner's son Wade watches — A back view of the Tanner's colonial farm as his father climbs the ladder to the third house in Spotsylvania County. Mr. Tanner story of their new home. spent the summer on the construction pro- ject. Dedicated sweat Math teacher constructs home People 143 Come To Ads Country “You sir, that’s one tub of buttered popcorn, two large Dr. Peppers, and one box of Junior Mints, right?” asked Tina Tripp. ‘‘No. I wanted one box of plain popcorn and a small coke,’ replied the customer. ‘“‘Gee, I’m really sorry, sir. It’s only my second day at this,’ apologized Tina. Not all of our job experiences turned out to be as traumatic as Tina’s, but we all had our moments of sheer embarassment. After we were forced to close up, we left vowing never to return. However, the next day we showed up so we could Billows of smoke plow out of the back of the Beck Furniture Co. While firemen fought the flames, citizens were advised to keep their use of water to a minimum. Saturday night lights — Chatham Bridge inter- section in downtown Fredericksburg provides a quick return from River Road. New lights were included in the renovation. have enough money to fill up the dwindling supply of gas in the tank. 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Phone 373-6684 meena Coke Adds Life to Graduation AID DH Ads 165 166 The year in pictures The year in pictures 167 168 The year in pictures The year in pictures 169 “9 wre ah wats sa mag . oealiiiattie { heeenetmensagimmeneae ame ee Te a a A RES a RR 2 nk SEER I 17 0 The year in pictures Joseph Eugene White 1963-1979 The year in pictures 171 yn EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Margie Stofko ASSISTANT EDITOR: Melba Midkiff BUSINESS MANAGER: Chris Spangler PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Kim Higgins ADVISER: Miss Sharon Richmond STAFF: Rita Beach, Rodger Belman, Mignon Blalock, Richard Carson, Shelly Clore, Sebastian Davis, Mark Durcan, Anne Folan, Steve Garnett, Martha Harper, Renee Hedge, Karen Morelock, Jane Payne, John Reynolds, Kristy Simmons, Lisa Snellings, Beth Wiggins, Frances Williamson, Brenda Wilson, Glenda Wilson, Steve Zepantis Staff 173 Shouts of encouragement — senior front line varsity hockey players, Donna Smith and Beth O'Connor, cheer their teammates on during the ame against arch-rival Spotsylvania. All in the family — junior Sandy Bowen applies make-up to her sister Karen’s face. Tina Sears adjusts Karen's costume. All three girls worked on the children’s play. 174 Closing Make-up checks and wardrobe alterations oc- cupy Senior Kathy Gray’s time before the cur- tain goes up. Kathy was a member of The Pale Pink Dragon children’s play cast. Sitting high — junior Sharon Glover rides the lift to the top of the slope at Bryce Mountain ski resort. Trips sponsored by Sports Enterprises gave skiers a work-out. Field hockey fans forget about their homework for a while to watch the varsity team play against King George. The girls dominated the game winning 3 to 0. a de While most people sleep away their study hall period, senior Kristen Ordahl takes notes on her homework. Fourth period study hall was held in the library. Come To acket Country At times it looked like all the odds were stacked against those of us in Jacket Country. But the Friday night shoot out at the Pizza Hut was quickly forgotten as the next Friday night rolled around. Toga parties gave us a chance to freak out. Those of us who thought of our- selves as rugged individuals moseyed over to Bill Baker’s for a swing in the Friday night fights. By the end of February we had all declared we had seen enough snow and that we’d like a few decades to pass before the next blizzard. The continuous snowfall caused problems with the exam schedule and spring break. Spring break dwindled down from eight to three days. The renditions of popular Beach Boys songs by the Monroe Singers reminded us that there really was such a thing as a carefree summer with no homework. However, we had to keep our chin up and take the blows during the 8-game losing streak of the football team. One of the biggest surprises came at the Homecoming game when the Jackets rallied to beat Culpeper. (ae! as we saw the ACC Bas- etball title slip from Duke, we also saw the district title slip from our own fingers. A crowded gym witnessed the presentation of 1000 Point Club Basketball to Alvin Williams. Despite serious in- juries, the varsity gymnastics team snatched the district title away from Varina. We knew we weren’t a fluke, but we weren't sure other peo- ple did. Once again our smallness paid off. Other schools would have never at- tempted a performance such as Up With People. The SCA auc- tion added humor to the day as the guys tried to buy tickets to watch the girls bellydance. China Syndrome stirred up mixed emotions about nuclear power plants. Some of us learned for the first time that Lake Anna was actually a nuclear power plant. From that day on, we went down the hall chanting, ‘‘2, 4, 6, 8, we don’t want to radiate.” Just as the Doobie Brothers had a hit with their song ‘‘Minute by Minute,” the gas companies also increased their gas prices minute by minute. The senior class was supposed to have been the first lade to graduate from the new school. However, the biggest surprise was that the new school was no longer on the drawing boards. Not all our surprises were so far reaching. Whatever the case, we made the best of our situations in Jacket Country. So return to Jacket Country, the home of surprises. Closing 175 After knocking Varina off their gymnastics throne, varsity team member Tammie Gallahan triumphantly hugs her coach, Cliff Galyen. The district meet was held on the Jackets’ home turf. 76 Closing AECL PAO G Poo 4 4 WNVHVddV¥¥ IWHLNSD v EN et A Sa ee are eo AS Dos