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

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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

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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

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‘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