Manassas Park High School - Reflections Yearbook (Manassas Park, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1982 volume:

1 1 H J r y •t t 6 E C T I 0 N S Manassas Park High School 8200 Euelid Ave. Manassas Park, Va. 22111 ¥ I Q It Was the Spring of Hope Opening 2 School Traditions 6 Faculty 10 Organizations 22 Sports 45 Classes 70 Seniors 91 Ads 122 Closing 132 Table of Contents It Was the Winter of Despair Opening 3 We Had Challenges Before Us John Parks samples another one of the Boys’ Cooking Club challenges. Change characterizes the Manassas Park Cougars this year. Only 6 years old, the former high school divided and became two by adding a middle school within its boundaries. The old 100 wing became seventh and eighth grade with the addition of double doors, a main office, and a separate principal. The former guidance office became a resource room for the Special Education program. Dr. Rambo, Miss Whaley, and Miss Hamilton remained in the former classrooms at the lower end of the 100 wing. The old janitor’s closet in that wing became Alternative Education. The major portion of high school classes met in the 200 wing. The Chorus-Band Room split into classrooms. Last year’s Art Room became the Band Room and art returned to room 207. What was the original home economics living room in 1976, the yearbook workroom in 1978-79, kitchen 1980 was assigned to Ms. Wade for a special educa¬ tion classroom. The cafeteria-on-wheels moved from the Band Room to the gym. The yearbook workroom took over the band instrument storage room. Academic Departments set up offices in small storage areas throughout the 200 wing. The SCA set up its office in the former band uniform closet. Were the changes for the better? Opinions differed as unexpected problems cropped up. Some classrooms when divided ended up without a separate light-switch control or a heater. Student bathrooms remain¬ ed unfinished. Yellow walls were painted dull grey. Instructors were told not to put up posters on the walls. Smokers moved from outside the Vocational wing to a designated area outside the gym. The Vocational wing became the 300 wing. Mrs. Parkhurst painted the former Vocational Director’s office and set up the school store operated by the DE students. Sensing she is being watched, Lynne Green looks up to expose the culprit. Cindy Donohue volunteers her skillful flair to improve the stadium bleachers. J Opening 5 Students As We See Them Now Mrs. Hammersley shows Yvonne Bishop the moves. Mary Carl and Sandy Conners discuss the basketball team’s District Championship. Chris Novak discusses the plans for the Sadie Hawkins dance. Robbie Proffitt and Steve Mudrey work hard on their race car projects. 6 Student Life Tina Donahue corrects a mistake in Mrs. Banks typing class. Sharon Magnuson and Karen Farmer try very hard to finish their school lunches. “Oh, what did I do to deserve this!” muses Gayle Valdez as Chris Novak hugs her. Student Life 7 V.I.C.A. Sponsors 2nd Annual Open House ■ I ■ iAc - I Thursday, February 11th, 1982 was the day of the 2nd An¬ nual Vocational Open house. In this event students were to com¬ pete on the local level to see who would go on to District com¬ petition. The community was invited to come and view some of the competitions and afterwards there was a Talent Show and a Fashion show. Then during the Awards Assembly there was a guest speaker from George Mason University. The speaker was Dr. John Bonfadini. The plaques and awards were handed out after the guest speaker, and were given out by a representative of each club. Judges consisted of teachers and community members. There were other patrons also such as: Upper cut hair designers, Peebles Dept. Store, Richey’s Florist, Mattos Inc., Cubby Hole, Curry’s, Creative Enterprises, Lowe’s of Manassas, and the Prince William Builder Association. Everybody involved in these competitions left with something a plaque or a pat on the back. After hard work on his electrical roject, Tim Slawson awaits judging. Just one of many competitors, Mark Stallard is busy at work. Winners of last year’s talent show, Margie and Julie Adams return as a special feature this year. 8 Student Life Doug Kovacs demonstrates his Auto Mechanic skills in VICA competition. Students try hard in all competitions to place!! Student Life 9 Teachers Once they were children, Being taught. Dreams of a future, Not knowing what. Now they are grownups, Teaching the kids, Dreams that someday Their future They’ll live. 10 Faculty Even during a budget meeting, Dr. Smith can still smile. Dr. Smith Reorganizes School Board Office Sidney Faucette, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, plans a new academic program. Jimmy Stewart, Administrative Assistant, waits comfortably in the office’s new reception room. Faculty 11 New Administration Pushes Candy Drive Pete Egan Principal Timothy Donley Julie Lawson Assistant Principal Bookkeeper Iris M. Rinker Attendance Aide A Chocolate Menace What do you do when 7,000 pounds of candy conies in one Monday morning, and you are told it has to be sold in 4 weeks? That is what Student Government Associates ad¬ visors Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Buckley, and Ms. Carius faced on October 5th. With the help of students from industrial arts, special education, and in-house suspension, the student government moved the 21,000 bars of candy into the newly acquired SGA office. Within a week, the SGA had distributed two-thirds of the candy, all of it chocolate covered almonds, to every club and class while the rest of it was transferred to the school store. But before that week was over, everyone who passed by the SGA office located in room 205 smelled the ever-present odor of chocolate. Every club and class sold the candy, which the students were not allowed to eat during school, for $2.00 a box, receiving a dollar profit per box. Students who were members of 2, 3, 4, or even 5 clubs faced selling 3 or 4 cases of candy. These Students often went door to door selling candy after school and on weekends to meet the goals set by their clubs. On the candy wrapper was a dis¬ count on McDonald’s Big Macs which boosted sales until its November 1st expiration date. Finally on November 17th, the student government collected and sent back to the company nearly 13,000 unsold candy bars. The end result left the clubs and classes well short of their projected goals, forcing them to sponsor many more fund raisers throughout the year. The whole candy affair left a bad taste in the mouths of the students and faculty, a chocolate taste. Cheryl Eckland Library Aide Alice Fewell Teacher’s Aide 12 Faculty And Then There Were 10 Students, like Shelley Arbogast, may come and go but Ms. Wire is still here. September 1976 ... 40 en¬ thusiastic teachers . . . No stu¬ dent desks . . . No lights . . . Mud everywhere . . . No text¬ books . . . No blackboards . . . Planning lessons in a room with no windows . . . Eating brown bag lunches on cardboard boxes . .. Stealing cabinets from each other . . . Blowing whistles for class changes .. . September 1982 ... and then there were 10 . . . Ted Curtis . . . Kathi Hamilton . . . Jackie Herr . . . Brenda Banks . . . Marion Rambo . . . Janice Knestrick . . . Charles Lowry . . . Pam Taylor . . . Shirley Wire . .. Sandra Hammersley . . . And 1 Guidance Counselor . . . Judyth Niles Mr. Lowry teaches Latin in the early days. Faculty 13 Middle School Opening Reduces Faculty Brenda S. Banks Johanna Bobrosky Typing, General Business Spanish, History Chester Bourne History Mark Bowersox History Miss Taylor and other faculty watch the Cougars defeat George Mason. Mary M. Buckley Math Maggie Bukowski Resource Patty Carius Science T. E. Curtis Math Ann Marie Davis Librarian Allison Chaudet sings along with the Shooting Stars during a rehearsal. Dave Dutton Physical Education David Farmer Physical Education Alan D. Freeman Band Kathi Hamilton English Sandy Hammersley Physical Education Jackie Herr straightens out a tangled mess in Cosmetology. Faculty 15 Due to budget cuts and declining enrollment, the city created a new intermediate school. In order to save money they shut down the old Independence Elementary School and moved the new intermediate school into the high school’s 100 wing. At the end of each period, teachers and students could be seen rac¬ ing down the hall trying to beat the tardy bell. With fewer open rooms available many teachers had to share their rooms with other teachers during their planning period. This forced many teachers to have two or three classrooms in which they taught. As luck would have it, one of the busiest teachers. Miss Taylor, cheerleading sponsor, senior class sponsor, and boy’s cooking club sponsor, ended up having five separate rooms in which to teach. Every day, she lug¬ ged her books, pencils, pens, papers and assorted equipment, from cheerleading pins to a miniature Christmas tree, a decoration for her 3rd period class in the conference room. Many teachers commented that they felt like “teachers on wheels” and wanted to re¬ quisition roller skates. Students often asked, “Where’s your tardy pass, teach?” as teachers skip¬ ped into their next class a few seconds after the bell. Mrs. Niles relaxes after eating a salad from the catering class. Janice Knestrick Art George Lewis Drafting Charles Lowry ICT, Latin Bill Martin Atlernative Education Joe McElfish Physical Education Tony Sprouse helps Mrs. Hammersley pose for the picture. 1 16 Faculty Judyth Niles Helen Parkhurst Guidance Counselor DE, Fashion Merchandising Harriet Pinckard Home Economics Marion Rambo English,French They’re Off and Running .. . Where’s Your Tardy Pass, Te ach? Mrs. Shockley teaches grammar to her first period English students. Mark Robinson Auto Mechanics Lynn K. Rushdi Home Economics, Catering Alice Kathleen Salamone Guidance Counselor After receiving his birthday cake, Coach Bourne gazes at it questioningly. Faculty 17 Faculty Members Participate in Pep Rallies W. L. Shirkey Sandra Shockley Pam Taylor Tweety (Mrs. Rushdi) and Sylvester (Ms. Wade) Science, Math Science Math liven up the homecoming pep rally. Orita Tonkens Melinda Wade Language Arts Special Education Kathryn Whaley English Shirley Wire English After students donated money to the cheerleaders to see their favorite teachers get a pie in the face, Mr. Money receives the honor. Leave the Driving to Us p The Bus Drivers are Wanda Kerns, Ann Griffith, Beulah Blankenship, and Shirley Johnson. Not pictured: Sandy Boggs, Lucille Costello, and Mrs. Thomas —ffiivTii-i - .. . : :. . : ssb3—■ 19 Meals on Wheels Into Second Year The Cafeteria Workers are: Ted Martin, Carolyn Poarch, Rosiland Gallahan, Diane Husch, and Mary Delp. Remember when . . . C. 1. Shifflett and the rest of the student body brought lunches from home and ate in their classrooms? When Manassas Park High School was first built, one of the many things the school didn’t have was a cafeteria. Due to the short amount of time that the School Board had to construct the school, the cafeteria was postponed un¬ til a later date. For the first four years, the students brought their own lunches from home and ate in their classrooms. Then in 1980 the decision was made to convert the Band Room into a make-shift eatery, and hot lunches were shipped in from the elementary school which caus¬ ed the hallway in the 200 wing to be jammed with people waiting in line for meals. Fortunately, the problem was solved this year when the gym served as the cafeteria and in another effort to im¬ prove the situation, students were of¬ fered the choice of either that day’s planned menu or a hamburger. The coaching staff was always on hand to keep the students under control in the gym until the end of the period. 20 Faculty Remember when . . . Mrs. Parkhurst supplied snacks for starving students in the school store? Custodian Pauline Redd cleans up during class hours. Faculty 21 22 Clubs Y earbook Staff Holds 1st Sales Promotion The yearbook staff sponsored by Ms. Shirley Wire, used their copy writing, editing, layout, cover design, and photography skills to produce the 6th edition of the Reflections annual. In spite of being moved from their 4th new workroom and darkroom, which is two-thirds the size of a regular classroom, the staff managed to overcome many other minor setbacks dur¬ ing the course of the year. The room didn’t have a light switch and caused many headaches when the neighboring classroom would accidentally turn off their lights. The darkroom was in a small closet, with no running water (at least this year’s darkroom was actually dark.) The running water problem was almost solved when the faulty sprinkler system flooded the darkroom two days before a deadline. The highlight of the year was a sensational promotional campaign, which had never been tried before. In early November, the staff held a giant assembly, featuring a slide show and popular music, followed by a one-day-only “order now, pay later” sale. A few lucky students received free year¬ books when their names were drawn in a raffle, prior to the assembly. Comical skits were performed over the Public- Address System to advertise the upcoming event. Pam Gallahan, Angie Hedrick, Ms. Wire, Joy Garrigan, Donald Lee, Kelly Johnson, Roger Knowles, Sally Martin, Cherly Carlisle, Donald Krolak, Cheryl Bean, Dawn Brown, Cindy Carr, Ron Crouch, Julie Duckworth, Tammy Messer, Charlene Clatterbuck, Brenda Bottomley. Brenda Bottomley gets ready to print another picture. Angie Hedrick asks for Ms. Wire’s opinion on a photo for the yearbook. Organizations 23 Quill and Scroll and N.H.S. Honor Students Quill and Scroll is the national honor society for outstanding high school journalism students. Students must have an overall B average, done outstanding work on a school publication, and be recommended by the publication advisor and approved by the national organization. Second semester sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible. The MHPS chapter was found¬ ed in 1978. Initiation is held once a year in the spring. The club initiated a schoolwide photography contest last year and hopes to make it an annual event. Promoting journalistic activities in the school is the goal of Quill and Scroll members. The National Honor Society is an organization for Juniors and Seniors who have excelled in academic and civic areas. Members of the Society must exhibit such qualities as leader¬ ship, citizenship, and honor as well as scholastic achievement. Club activities include tutoring of students in academic sub¬ jects and a spring installation banquet. The Honor Society em¬ bodies the spirit and accomplishment, reflected in our chapter’s name — Esprit. Left to Right: Cheryl Carlisle, Tammy Messer, Roger Knowles, Ms. Wire. Quill and Scroll members discuss plans for a Spring Initiation. 24 Organizations Miss Hamilton and Verti Smith plan for the NHS Spring activities. Frank Pillow discusses the technicalities of sign language with Kenny Kirk. Row 1: Roger Knowles, Lynne Green, Lynn Bandy, Frank Pillow, Eddie Steele, Veriti Smith. Row 2: Ms. Hamilton, Bobbie Hartman, Dennis Cunningham, Joy Garrigan, Ronnie Ramsey, JoAnne Shafer, Rosemary Harris, Densie Harris, Cheryl Carlisle. Organizations 25 Row 1: Charlene Clatterbuck, Diane Lane, Shelia Ragan, Gina Murphy. Row 2: Tricia Hudson, Lynn Bandy, Yvonne Kirk, Eddie Steele, Kersena Potter, Chris Novak, Mike Fewell. Lynn Bandy diligently works on the ICC treasurers’ report. I.C.C. and S.G.A. Combine to Plan Club Projects Created this year as a subservient organization to the SGA, the Inner-Club Council consisted of the vice-presidents of every club. The ICC scheduled the dates of planned club activities before submitting them to the SGA for ap¬ proval. Also the clubs and classes used the ICC as a means for discussing new ideas for fund-raisers, activities and projects. The ICC kept tabs on an ad¬ ministration policy that stated before a fund-raiser could take place, the club must first perform a school project and a community service project. The ICC presiding officer was SGA 1st Vice-President Gina Murphy. The sponsor was Mrs. Buckley. To increase student participation and control over the planning and organization of student body activities, Mr. Egan created a new student government giving them an office in room 205, a mailbox in the front office and broad powers. The SGA organized the Homecoming Week for the first time, previously the Senior class ran homecoming. Along with the task of run¬ ning homecoming, the administration unloaded seven thousand pounds of can¬ dy on the SGA. Meeting nearly every day after school for up to two and a half hours at a time, the SGA officers and advisors worked hard in the Fall to get the student government moving. Just as they finished these jobs, two more im¬ portant ones came up. With the demise of James Carter, student government president, Roger Knowles, organized a memorial drive which raised nearly $700.00. Shortly afterwards they held a Christmas Dance. In the Spring the student government approved a school constitution, the first in the school’s history. The SGA ran two more dances in the year including an inaugural ball for the incoming student government and class officers. The student govern¬ ment goal was to increase school pride and unity. Friction between the SGA and other organization s, caused by the student government taking some responsibilities away from older organizations, made this goal a difficult one to reach. The SGA consisted of one elected representative from each second period class, six officers and three advisors. The officers were: President, Roger Knowles; Vice President, Gina Murphy; Second Vice President, Karen Kirk; Secretary, Sally Martin; Treasurer, Kelly Murphy; and Parliamentarian, Tab Baker. The advisors were Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Buckley, and Ms. Carius. 26 Organizations SGA Officers, Kelly Murphy, Gina Murphy, Thomas Baker, and Roger Knowles. 1st Row: Deloris Harris, John McConnell, Mark Allen, Marica Summers. 2nd Row: Sharon Harris, Keri Bandy, Veronica Shipe, Dennis Cunningham, Kenny Kirk, Eddie Steele, Dennis Floyd, Chris Novak. Organizations 27 New Sponsors Guide Chess and Foreign Language Clubs This year the Chess Club was sponsored by Mr. Curtis. The chess club members met after school to learn and enjoy chess and also to find out who was the best so they could compete against other schools. The Foreign Language Club was sponsored by Mr. Lowry. The president was Gina Murphy, Vice President was Chris Novak, Secretary was Cindy Donohue, and the Treasurer was Mark Kimpton. The Foreign Language Club had several bake sales to raise money for tickets to a stage production. The Foreign Language Club fulfilled its community service obligations by playing Bingo with the residents at the District Home. All four officers of the Foreign .Language Club participated in the Officers Workshop held during the fall. Row 1: Sherry Hooker, Scott Jobber, Michelle Hartman, Gina Murphy. Row 2: Bruce Davis, Ronald Crouch, Paul Campbell, Alan Church, Jim Price. Kris Wentz contemplates her next move. Paul Campbell prepares to take Ronald Crouch’s rook. 28 Organizations Row 1: Mark Nary. Row 2: Chris Novak, Gina Murphy, Cheryl Bean, Cheryl Carlisle, Cindy Donohue, Mark Kimpton. Row 3: Michelle Hartman, Jim Price, Tammy Messer, Julie Duckworth, Veriti Smith, Theresa Duckworth, Ron Crouch, Mr. Lowry. Tammy Messer shows Julie Duckworth where her dream land is. Cheryl Bean takes a look at the world around her. Organizations 29 Row 1: Paul Campbell, Bruce Davis, Donald Krolak, Pam Meade, Doris Rinker, Ronald Crouch, Lynne Green. Row 2: Scott Jobber, Lisa Smith, Lisa McFall, Ms. Eckland, Mrs. Davis. Eddie Steele and Roger Knowles become entangled in another sports book. Donald Krolak sees an interesting book while straightening the shelf. The Library and Good News Clubs Plan Social Events The Library Club is a service club whose members work in the library checking out books, shelving books and many other jobs to help the teachers prepare materials for class. This year the library club took a trip to Hersey Park in Pennsylvania as a reward for all their efforts. The club bought some plants to make the library more attractive and helped the library ac¬ quire a glass entrance when entering from the main entrance. The club donated books to the public library and helped to feed families on Christmas. The Good News Club is a youth fellowship whose purpose is to reach out to others by sharing the gospel of Christ and to minister to its members through Bible Study. Many guest speakers and singers from local churches came and shared through testimonies and songs. Members received monthly newsletters and attended Bible Study classes, a hayride, and a skating party. The club sponsored a schoolwide Cults assembly and a “Rock Music Revealed” presentation. On Christmas the club made Christmas cards for the school and set up a Chris¬ tian display of magazines and tracts in the library. Members paid no dues and the clubs emphasis was to “let your life shine.” The club’s officers were; President Joy Garrigan; Vice-President Lynn Bandy; Secretary Patty Lee; Treasurer Yvette Romero. 30 Organizations Good News Club Sponsors, Mrs. Bukowski, Mrs. Miller, and Ms. Whaley set a good example for students to follow. Crawford Huff, local youth pastor, reviews material with Joy Garrigan before giving the “Rock Music Revealed” presentation. Guest singers from Emmanuel Baptist Church, John Yancey and Chuck Kinney, lead in songs during a club meeting. Row 1: Kelly Johnson, Dawn Brown, Yvette Romero, Patty Lee, Lynn Bandy, Joy Garrigan, Ms. Whaley, Mrs. Bukowski, Mrs. Miller. Row 2: Pat Hensley, Ruth Hensley, Lori Warfield, Kris Wentz, Sherry Hooker, Laura Fletcher, Becky Marshall, Patricia Wright, Kenny Kirk, Angie Sfreddo, Shawn Stouffer. Row 3: Tab Baker, Kim Moore, Dorothy Easom, Mary Griffith, Norma Lanham, Loretta Osbourn, Mary Carl, Shelia Ragan. Row 4: Sally Martin, Keri Bandy, Beth Mullins, Lavonne Woodward, Vivian Tiller, Ann Dolansky, Dawn Cunningham, Sandy Conner, Alice Moore. Row 5: John Prusaitis, Donald Lee, Joy Marshall, Sharon Kidwell, Kathy Stewart, Gina Taylor. Row 6: Pam Hall, John Howell, Ronnie Cadle, Connie Duvall, Gayle Valdez, Donald Krolak, Cheryl Carlisle, Sylvia Colley. Organizations 31 Row 1: Kelle Connelly, Yvonne Kirk, Sheila Ragan, Stephanie Kendrick, Kenny Kirk, Cindy Hatfield, Bernice Alsberry, Tammy Bartlett, Mary Ann Goss, Angie Sfreddo, Rhonda Propst, Dennis Floyd, Joy Garrigan. Row 2: Ricky Bowman, Roger Knowles, Debbie Bates, Chris Martin, Sharon Magnuson, Kris Wentz, Kristen Smith, Patti Lucas, Terri Bates, Lisa Maitland, Cathy Maitland, Dennis Cunningham, Pam Hall. Row 3: Mr. McElfish, Mike Wilder, Ronnie Moore, Eddie Steele, Lesley Harris, Peggy Frock, Julie Adams, Missy Mullins, Patty Lee, Mary Grittith, Tanya Edwards, Juanita Strawser, Cindy Pearson. After a routine 2-mile run, Roger Knowles and Coach McElfish head for the gym to relax. 32 Organizations Track and Ski Clubs Race for Time In the sweltering heat of September they ran. In the numb¬ ing cold and freezing snow of January they ran. In the middle of the afternoon, in the cool of the evening and in the early dawn they ran. This was the Track Club. Mr. Joe McElfish, the track coach, created this club to give track runners a chance to keep in shape during the off season. Also the Track Club raised money to buy sweat tops for the team. To raise money they went on a couple of doughnut sales and they had a run-a-thon. In the run-a-thon, track club members received pledges for each mile they ran and then one cold Saturday in December they ran for three hours. The Ski Club began its second successful year with increased membership. Club meetings provided members with valuable information on ski equipment and techniques. The Club held its now traditional spaghetti dinner and raffle in addition to their fund raising activities. Members also devoted time to community projects, including assisting the Department of Social Services in providing babysitting services in “Santa’s Workshop’’ during Christmas Holidays. Ski activities this year included a trip to Massanutten Ski Resort in February. Mr. Money demonstrates various types of ski equipment for Michelle Hartman, Julie Duckworth, and Ronnie Cadle, before leaving on their ski trip. Row 1: Bobbie Hartman, Charlene Clatterbuck, Dennis Floyd. Row 2: Stephanie Kendrick, Cindy Hatfield, Becky Brummet, Ann Dolansky, Julie Duckworth, Shawn Stouffer, Ronnie Cadle, Eric Wilder, Mark Allen, Matt Meadows, Ricky Bowman. Row 3: Cindy Donohue, Kritsen Smith, Patti Lucus, Dean Wren, Scott Jobber, Mike Flanagan, Doran Druyff, Joy Marshall, Sharon Kidwell, Gayle Valdez, Chris Franklin, Mike Bryant. Row 4: Yvonne Kirk, Darrell Fritter, Kevin Bailey, Mike Hazlett, Bernie Cole, John Prusaitis, Mike Wilder, Mr. Money, Mrs. Niles, Mrs. Salamone. Organizations 33 Bonnie McElwain watches on as Ruth Hensley puts the finishing touches on the football stadium snack bar. Angie Hedrick carefully shapes her ceramics project — a mushroom plant hanger. 34 Organizations Robbie Proffitt and Andrew Monroe practice their skills on the lettering machine. Row 1: David Heavner, F.ric Wilder, Mike Flanagan, Shawn Gooden, Mark Brill. Row 2: Dennis Jenkins, Doran Dryuff, Mark Allen, Dennis Keplinger, Shawn Fichtner, Ronnie Cadle, Mr. Money, Bernie Cole. Art Club and AIASA Combine Ski lls for 2nd Annual A.C. Talent Show The Industrial Arts Club at MPHS was intended to give in¬ terested students an opportunity to serve the community through civic projects and explore personal interests. The goal of the club was to eventually become affiliated with the American Industrial Art Student Association (AIASA) and compete in state and national competition. The membership was twelve students. The Art Club started its activities this year with their school project decorating the stadium in the school colors. Bands of gold, black and white were painted on the stadium railings. A five foot cougar was also painted on the concession stand. A pottery and painting demonstration was given by NOVA art professors. Organizations 35 Philosophy and Science Clubs Promote Interest in the Academics In this club, no dues were paid. There were no elected of¬ ficers, no scheduled activities, nor any fund raisers. There were no requirements for membership, anyone who could sit and listen could come to the meetings. There were no meetings after school, no assignments, nor any field trips. Once every three weeks students would meet in room 208 and talk about whatever was on their minds. This was the Philosophy Club. Mr. Mark Bowersox, the philosophy club sponsor, led discus¬ sions of such a wide range of topics from the morality of the New Right and Moral Majority to the teachings of Desoarter and his tests of truth. Members debated the nature of man and the relationship of space and time. Throughout the year they learned about the different branches of Philosophy and were introduced to the ideas of the main philosophers. The Science Club exposed its members to all realms of scien¬ tific technology which affect our daily living habits. Activities included a tour of the Atlantic Research Corp., a tour of the new Continental Telephone Picture Video-Audio Transmittion set up in Manassas, and a laser demonstration. Also they heard a speech on rocket fuels and weather forecasting. The sponsor was Mr. Shirkey. v - mesa jp[ ' u Nm ! iW t, . =1 nifr Row 1: Denise Cunningham, Cheryl Carlisle, Charlene Clatterbuck, Dennis Cunningham, John Howell, Stephanie Kendrick, Kenny Kirk, Roger Knowles, Joe Hill, Yvonne Kirk, Kelle Connolly, Joe Novak. Row 2: Donald Krolak, Eddie Steele, Tim Hall, Patty Lee, Connie Duvall, Angie Sfreddo, Kevin Bailey, Tab Baker, Chris Novak. Row 3: Mark Nary, Bobbie Hartman, Teresa Duckworth, Michelle Hartman, Cheryl Bean, Tim Davis, Bernice Alsberry, Shawn Stouffer, Ann Dolansky, Tammy Davis, Gayle Valdez, Billy Knoks. Dennis Cunningham and Roger Knowles ponder the deep secrets of the universe. 36 Row 1: Cindy Pearson, Mike Hazlett, Robert Bowling, Mr. Shirkey, Paul Campbell, Becky Bates. Row 2: Dennis Keplinger, Pam Hall, Scott Jobber, Jim Price, Terri Bates, Debbie Bates. Row 3: Bruce Davis, Mark Kimpton, Loretta Osbourn, Norma Lanham, Mary Griffith. Organizations 37 Delores Slaubaugh demonstrates the art of decorating Christmas ornaments. — Row 1: Alecia DeMedici, Sarah Cook, Tammy Daymude, Deena Ketterman, Laurie Warfield, Nancy Bissonnette, Tammy Bartlett, Bernice Alsberry, Becky Marshall, Mrs. Pinckard, Mrs. Rushdi, Pam Gallahan. Row 2: Angie Rostin, Sherry Hooker, Candy Williams, Kathy Barchard, Charlene Clatterbuck, Sharon Druyff, Dawn Brown, Gayle Valdez, Sharon Kidwell, Joy Marshall, Becky Brummett, Kathy Stuart, Wendy Anderson. Row 3: Peggy Frock, Julie Duckworth, Tammy Messer, Barbie Siler, Teresa Terrell, Tanya Edwards, Mary Griffith, Veriti Smith, Sheila Funkhouser, Alisia Blevins. Row 4: Chrissy Proffitt, Shelia Ragan, Debbie Ogden, Wanda Wilson, Juanita Strawser, Joyce Whetsell, Tammy Avinger, Mary Ann Goss, Kathy Allen, Delores Slaubaugh, Lynn Bandy. Mrs. Rushdi looks on while her Catering students decorate Christmas ornaments. 38 Organizations Row 1: Shawn Gooden, John Howell. Row 2: Mr. Rambo, Mark Rowe, Kenny Kirk, Pam Taylor, Eddie Steele, Mike Hazlett. Boy’s Cooking Club members wolf down another achievement. Mark Nary and Ronnie Huntt don’t waste any time removing the cookies. FHA and Boy’s Cooking Club Study Culinary Arts The FHA-HERO club has grown incredibly since it began in the 76-77 school year. The officers for the 1981-82 school year were: President; Mark Nary, Vice President: Deena Ketter- man, Secretary: Lynn Bandy, Treasurer; Pam Gallahan. During the year, they planned a lot of outings. They planned more fund-raisers to help out the home economics department in the school. They donated money to childrens hospital and had an Easter Egg Hunt at an orphanage nearby. The sponsors were Mrs. Rushdi and Mrs. Pinckard. The purpose of the Boys Cooking Club is to teach boys culinary arts. The officers of the club were; President: John Parks, Vice-President: Eddie Steele, Secretary: Dennis Cunn¬ ingham, and Treasurer: Mark Rowe. They made Baked Alaska, pizza, a spaghetti dinner; for Halloween they made carmel apples; for Christmas they made a turkey dinner, and for St. Patrick’s Day they made an Irish Dessert. They sold candy and paid dues to raise funds. Organizations 39 Row 1: Pam Gallahan, Wendy Anderson. Row 2: Terri Testerman, Theresa Lane. Row 3: Donald Krolak, James Erskine, Darrell Fritter. Looking for perfection, Mr. Freeman conducts the band in another practice session. Gina Murphy prepares to lead the band in another half-time show. The Cougar Marching Band struts enthusiastically in the Manassas Christmas Parade. 40 Organizations Under the strict conduction of Mr. Freeman the woodwinds run through their paces. Chorus and Band Combine Skills at Christmas Concert Beginning with the “First Annual Marching Cougar Band Camp in August, the Cougar Marching Band worked non¬ stop to prepare for the 1982 Performing Season. The band members exhibited an intense desire for excellence throughout the school year by performing in both the Fourth of July and Greater Manassas Christmas Parades, and held tremendous half-time shows during football season. The Jazz band also displayed noteworthy versatility when they combined with students from Garfield High School to give free concerts for the student body. They also participated in the District IX Jazz Festival. Select band members par¬ ticipated in Solo and Ensemble Festival and held their first An¬ nual Spring Recital in April. Eight concerts and a trip to James Madison University highlighted the year for the Concert Choir. Also a change in rooms, the first since the opening of the school, was new to the choral students. Although the choral students size was small the students were dynamic and imaginative in their perform¬ ing. They combined singing with acting in their spring performance. Organizations 41 Mrs. Herr demonstrates a new hair styling method to Sherry Rusk, Missy Eppard, and Pam Meade. 1st Row: Anthony Tibbs, James Carl, Mrs. Herr, Kyra Pilkingtan, Kersena Potter, Teresa Wadel, Tricia Hudson, Cindy Sheetz, Robbie Proffitt, Rita Shifflett, Pam Meade, Sarah Grimes, Missy Eppard, Cindy Miller, Janet Tibbs, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Izzard. 2nd Row: Ernie Grimes, Billy Fewell, Henry Snyder, Johnny Cornwell, James Taylor, Tony Sprouse, Tim Davis, Keith Huber, Tammy Avinger, Mary Ann Goss, Tammy Bartlett, Nancy Bissonette, Sherry Rusk, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Lowry. 3rd Row: Alan Church, Bruce Davis, Tim Slawson, Rich Bowman, Mike Bryant, Allen Keen, Thomas Lee, Margie Adams, Theresa Kidwell, Sharon Cook, Larry Cadle, Clemon Masion, Kenny Pearson. 4th Row: Johnny Kwok, Scott Jobber, Robbie Dewitt, Steve Keaten, Joe Novak, Greg Hicks, Mike Bartley, Kevin Bailey, David Thornton, Redgy Honaker, Ann Clarks, Kecin Maloyd, Dennis Jenkins, Jeff Lois. 5th Row: Sherry Martin, Brenda Middleton, Cindy Hatfield, Shawn Stouffer, Angie Sfeddo, Margie McVery, Micheal Jessee, Douglas Kovacs, Mark Stallard, Mike Plaugher, Robbie Romero, Paul Meadows. 6th Row: Carlene Way, Patty McFarland. Vicky Garrison, Jill Jones, Veronnica Shrne. James Horn. Eddie Crouch. 7th Row: Ricky Meade, Rick Hough, Chris Franklin, Anthony Gooden, Danny Boher. 8th Row: Marcia Summers, Ray Cross, Lonnie Messenger, Laura Plaugher, Jerry Conner, Dean Wren, Dennis Floyd, Joe Clare, Robbie Osborn, Mark Lander. 9th Row: Robbie Proftit, Joe Hill, Lisa Smith, Robbie Coults. 10th Row: Paul Walsh. Thomas Lee, Charles Macum, James Jordon, Robbie Giffen, Mevon Smith, Kevin Landand, Leslie Nickens, Robbie Dewitt, Henry Frye, Mike Bures. Mr. Izzard demonstrates the use of equipment to Leslie Nickens. VICA and DECA Teaches Job Skills Vica Motto (Preparing for Leadership in the world of work.) What is Vica? The VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUB OF AMERICA. It is an Organization for students who are enrolled in trade and Industrial, health, and technical educa¬ tion programs. The Organization promotes social and leader¬ ship skills as well as pride in personal workmanship. The club brings together students who share common interests, ideals and purposes. DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is a co- curricular organization designed to enable students to express their vocational understanding; civic consciousness; social in¬ telligence and leadership ability through various school and community activities. The DECA emblem is a diamond w a neatly wrapped package in the center. The emblem symbolizes a job well done and thus depicts the overall philosophy of the organization. 42 1st Row: Debbie Kovacs, Connie Spencer, Juanita Chappel, Margie Adams, Mike Plaugher, Brian Fritter. 2nd Row: Barbie Siler, Susan Churcher, Shawn Stouffer, Shelia Ragan, Dennis Floyd, Debbie Ogden, Tammy Jones, Marcia Summers, Brenda Messenger, Kerrie LaRochelle, Betty Hooker, Lisa McFall, Sharon Dryff, Tammy Milbourne, Sarah Cook, Deena Ketterman, Dana Mullins, Renia Hall. 3rd Row: Mrs. Parkhurst, Charlene Clatterbuck, Patricia Vanover, Sandy Hazlett, Julie Adams, Laurie Plaugher, Crissy Proffit, Cindy Hatfield. Trish Vanover runs the new school store. Debbie Kovacs sorts the merchandise at Show-Off. Organizations 43 FBLA Visits Museum of History and Technology The Future Business Leaders of America sponsored by Mrs. Brenda Banks, is made up of students interested in pursuing careers in the business world. In order to finance their field trip to the National Museum of History and Technology in Washington, D.C., the club members participated in several fundraising projects, such as Donut Sales and selling Valentine’s Day Carnations. They also donated their time and energy during School Beautification Week. In addition, the FBLA delivered baked goods to the Manassas Senior Citizen’s Home and sponsored a canned food drive for the needy. Missy Bures and Vivian Tiller quietly research the fundamentals of General Business. r i j Ruth Austin strives to achieve the speed and accuracy of typing. 44 Organizations Row 1: Mrs. Banks, Ann Dolansky, Sharon Harris, Patty Lee, Sara Cook, Lynette Raistrick, Mike Fewell, Deloris Harris, Shelia Ragan, Yvonne Kirk, Stephanie Kendrick, Cindy Hatfield, Kena Harold, Kelly Connelly. Row 2: Debbie Downs, Tammy Daymude, Dana Mullins, Kathy Buchard, Missy Bures, Alice Moore, Cindy Pearson, Sandy Hill, Bobbie Hartman, Sherry Herndon, Lisa Martin, Ruth Austin. Row 3: Mary Ann Goss, Dennis Floyd, Terri Testerman, Sylvia Colley, Tony Stouffer, Kerri LaRochelle, Shree Fipps, Melissa Turell. Row 4: Bernice Alsberry, Lisa Wilbanks, Gayle Valdez, Tammy Davis, Tammy Milbourne, Renia Hall, Patricia Vanover, Vivian Tiller, Mary Griffith, Tunette Bell, Keri Bandy, Kelly Johnson. Row 5: Patricia Wright, Laura Fletcher, Juanita Strawser, Joyce Whetsell, Wanda Wilson, Chrissi Proffitt, Debbie Ogden, Cindy Donohue, Beth Mullins, Karen Farmer, Ruth Hensley, Tammy Keen. Row 6: Donna Farmer, Alicia DeMedici, Yvette Romero, Dawn Wright, Norma Lanham, Loretta Osbourn. 45 Football Team Finishes 1st in Bull Run Row 1: Kenny Kirk, John Parks, Eddie Steele, Ronnie Moore, David Goode, Ronnie Ramsey, Mark Nary. Row 2: Dennis Cunningham, Joe Hill, Mark Kimpton, Tim Hall, Tim Davis, Billy Fewell, Shawn Fichtner, Mark Powe. Row 3: Coach Martin, Coach Farmer, John Howell, Steve Mudrey, Mike Bartley, Mike Fewell, John Garrison, Steve Siler, Jeff Howell, Coach Farmer, Coach McElfish. Won Lost Tie 2 6 1 MP 0 Stonewall Jackson 21 MP 12 Palotti 22 MP 6 Riverdale 0 MP 0 Model 34 MP 18 Colonial Beach 20 MP 20 Quantico 20 MP 15 Page County 46 MP 14 George Mason 9 20 Brentsville 24 The Cougars placed over a third of their starters on the Bull Run District 1st team. They were: Mark Rowe, tightend; Den¬ nis Cunningham, wide receiver; Tim Hall, rightguard; Mike Fewell, left tackle; Ronnie Moore, strong safety; Eddie Steele, free safety; John Parks, defensive end; Mike Bartley, defensive tackle; and Ronnie Ramsey, kicker. 2nd team was Joe Hill, Ed¬ die Steele, Ronnie Moore, Kenny Kirk, Mike Cook, Ronnie Ramsey, and David Goode. For the Tri-State, Eddie Steele, free safety and Mike Fewell, nose-guard made first team and on the 2nd team Tim Hall, Ronnie Ramsey, Dennis Cunn¬ ingham, Eddie Steele, and John Parks also placed. The 1981 version of the Manassas Park High School Cougar football team began with practice in the hot dog-days of August. The team practiced hard twice daily for one month. The initial test came against a good Osbourn High team. Although it was only a scrimmage, the team learned it could play with AA opponents. The Cougars suffered a 21-0 loss in their opening game, but the morale of the team stayed high. The second week was not much better than the first, as the Cougars suffered a 22-12 set¬ back at the hands of the Pallotti Panthers. During the 3rd week, tailback Ronnie Moore chipped a bone in his ankle, and the team went out that Friday and beat Riverdale 6-0 for their 1st win of the year. The game was dedicated to Ronnie Moore. The next week the Cougars lost to Model 34-0. The follow¬ ing two weeks were heartbreakers as they experienced the pain of losing in the final two minutes, as they lost to Colonial Beach 21-18 with only 18 seconds left, there was a lapse in the defensive coverage and Quantico scored a touchdown enabling them to tie the Cougars 20-20. Then came the last two games of the year. If they had won these two games, they would have won the district champion¬ ship and advanced to the State Playoffs. They started on the right foot as they beat George Mason in the Bull Run District. Next week was Homecoming Week, and the game was against Brentsville. It started off badly as the Tigers built up a 24-7 half-time lead. But the scrappy Cougars came back as they outscored the Tigers 13-0 in the second half, but came up short 24-20. 46 Sports � � i I ■ Quarterback Eddie Steele throws another completion against George Mason. Coach Martin shouts encouragement to the players. 4 After a thrilling victory over George Mason, Mike Fewell, Mike Bartley and Steve Siler celebrate. Sports 47 Defense Keys on Opponents Defensive Backs: Row 1: David Good, Eddie Steele, Mike Bartley, Ronnie Moore, Mark Rowe. Row 2: Steve Mudrey, John Howell, Dennis Cunningham, Mark Nary, Billy Fewell. Defensive Line: Row 1: Kenny Kirk, Mike Fewell, Ronnie Ramsey, Shawn Fichtner, John Parks. Row 2: Joe Hill, Jeff Howell, Mark Kimpton, Tim Davis, John Garrison, David Thornton, Steve Siler. 48 Sports Ronnie Moore cuts through the hole for additional yardage. The Cougar defense shuts down George Mason offense with gang tackling. After catching pass tightend Mark Rowe outdistances opponents. Ronnie Ramsey kicks off. Mike Bartley catches George Mason’s quarterback for a safety. Sports 49 Sophomore Class Wins Homecoming Week During halftime of the Homecoming game, Principal Pete Egan crowns Joy Garrigan Homecoming Queen. Homecoming King, David Streddo escorts the Senior Homecoming Court: Bobbie Hartman, Michelle Bast, and Joy Garrigan. Taking characters from Winnie the Pooh, the Sophomore Class float wins the competition. 50 Sports The Senior Class float, picturing characters from Broom Hilda and Garfield, fails to qualify for the competition due to an unfortunate accident an hour before the judging. Juniors Take Powder Puff 18-8 David Thorton and George Maguire give a cheer for the Juniors in the Powder Puff Football Game. Kersena Potter listens in the Junior Class huddle for the next play. Sandy Hill looks on in dismay as the Seniors lose a hard hitting flag football game. Teresa Wadle kicks off for the explosive Junior team. Sports 51 Girls Place 2nd in Tri-State and Bull Run Row 1: Kyra Pilkington, Diane Lane, Bobbie Hartman, Michele Bast, Joy Garrigan. Row 2: Coach Dutton, Asst. Coach Hammersley, Tricia Hudson, Missy Mullins, Pam Hall, Sue Pettitt, Sandy Conner, Tina Stuart, (stats) James Taylor, (mgr) Tab Baker. This season was the most successful season in the history of girls basketball at Manassas Park High School. The season began on August 10 when practice started. The girls practiced every day and were ready to play their first game on September 3rd. The season didn’t start out as well as they would have liked. The team started out with five straight losses, but with Coach Dutton a firm believer in positive thinking and with strong en¬ couragement from the crowd at the games, the team began to win. By the end of the regular season they came out with nine wins and thirteen losses. They played in the Tri-State Indepen¬ dent Conference Tournament which was hosted by our school. They placed second in the tournament. George Mason beat them in the play-off game. They also participated in the Bull-Run District Tournament at George Mason High School. When they played George Mason again they came in second. This year the girls basketball team accomplished something no other team before them had achieved. The team won more than five games and came in 2nd in District and 2nd in the Bull-Run Tournament. They went to first round of Regional play-offs at Page County and lost a tough game to them. ' Won Lost • [ ' i , % 9 14 MP 26 Rappahannock 38 MP 23 Brentsville 26 MP 23 Quantico 26 MP 26 Osbourn 35 MP 22 Osbourn Park 44 MP 45 Rappahannock 30 MP 28 George Mason 42 MP 38 Colonial Beach 24 MP 29 Brentsville 22 MP 31 Quantico 41 MP 21 Osbourn Park 38 MP 35 George Mason 37 MP 51 Colonial Beach 43 MP 46 Brentsville 23 MP 34 Quantico 23 MP 27 Osbourn 37 MP 19 George Mason 35 MP 37 Colonial Beach 16 TRI-STATE TOURNAMENT MP 40 Quantico 36 MP 13 George Mason 30 BULL RUN TOURNAMENT MP 42 Brentsville 25 MP 24 George Mason 52 REGIONALS MP 13 Page County 33 ' • 4 ' ' t .- ‘ y xO J® ' 52 Sports Sandy Conner shoots for two points. Sue Pettitt looks for a hole in the Quantico defense. Diane Lane shoots the ball against the Mustangs. Bobbie Hartman goes up against George Mason defenders. Sports 53 Young J.V. Team Gains Experience Row 1: Patty Lee, Yvonne Kirk, Sheila Ragan, Chrissy Proffitt, Tammy Stuart. Row 2: Coach Hammersley, (mgr.) Lisa Hudson, Bernice Alsberry, Sharon Magnuson, Mary Carl, (mgr.)Dawn Cunningham, (mgr.)Alice Moore. No. Name: Pos. Ht. Gr. 3 Yvonne Kirk C 5 ' 6 10 5 Bernice Alsberry G-F 5 ' 3 10 12 Tammy Stuart F 5 ' 6 10 13 Chrissy Proffitt C 5 ' 6 10 14 Sheila Ragan G 5 ' 2 10 15 Sharon Magnuson F 5 ' 4 9 21 Mary Carl G 5 ' 1 9 22 Patty Lee F 5 ' 4 10 Won Lost 4 15 MP 15 Rappahannock 21 MP 26 Brentsville 20 MP 15 Osbourn 26 MP 12 Osbourn Park 22 MP 11 Rappahannock 13 MP 11 George Mason 28 MP 22 Colonial Beach 19 MP 12 Brentsville 19 MP 33 Flint Hill 1 MP 9 Osbourn Park 19 MP 19 George Mason 29 MP 19 Colonial Beach 25 MP 26 Brentsville 28 MP 31 Flint Hill 0 MP 15 Osbourn 22 MP 5 George Mason 20 MP 18 Colonial Beach 21 TRI-STATE TOURNAMENT MP 15 George Mason 29 BULL RUN TOURNAMENT MP 13 Brentsville 22 54 Sports Majorettes and Flag Corps Show School Spirit Majorette Cathy Maitland livens up halftime. Mellissa Stewart marches with the flag corps in the Christmas Parade. Lisa Maitland goes through a routine during the Christmas Parade. Sports 55 Cheerleaders Give It Their All in Every Event Front: Pam Hall, Dana Propst, Julie Adams, Margie Adams, Tammy Stuart. Middle: Denise Cunningham. Top: Theresa Lane. Dana and Margie cheer for the Cougars. “Let me see you get down!” Denise and Dana cheer the basketball team on to victory. 56 Sports Cheerleaders add a touch of beauty to a timeout. Denise braves the cold to root for the football team. i Cougars let’s hear it, “Go, Fight, Win.” Margie helps Mr. Egan with flowers for parent’s night. Sports 57 J.V. Cheerleaders Support the Cougars Cindy Donohue cheers the sophomores on in class competition. f Shelia Ragan raises spirit at a pep rally. Bottom: Stephanie Kendrick. Middle: Shelia Ragan, Ruth Hensley, Gina Taylor. Top: Cindy Donohue. fit f HI Stephanie Kendrick celebrates the wrestlers’ victory at states. 58 Sports J.V. Learns Under New Coach Row 1: John McConnell, Ricky Slawson, Robert Dillinger, Steve Mudrey, Dennis Floyd. Row 2: David Friend, Steve Siler, David Poarch, Bernie Cole, Jerry Conner. Won Lost 1 17 MP 12 Potomac 52 MP 17 Rappahannock 31 MP 14 Potomac 53 MP 22 William Monroe 34 MP 26 Page Co. 46 MP 15 Brentsville 47 MP 20 Rappahannock 40 MP 28 George Mason 45 MP 24 Page Co. 34 MP 22 William Monroe 29 MP 34 Flint Hill 29 MP 36 Bishop Ireton 84 MP 27 Brentsville 41 MP 28 George Mason 43 MP 25 St. Stephens 82 MP 31 Bishop Ireton 67 MP 22 St. Stephens 46 MP 23 Brentsville 34 Dennis Floyd scores against tough opposition. Sports 59 Boys Finish 1st in Bull Run Row 1: Keith Tibbs, Eddie Steele, Ronnie Moore, Tim Slawson, Keith Huber. Row 2: Coach Dutton, Mary Carl (mgr), James Taylor, Anthony Tibbs, Jim Carl, Missy Mullins (mgr), Sandy Conner (mgr). They called it the “George Mason Jinx.” Going into the Bull Run District Tournament, a Dave Dutton coached basketball team was 0-9 against the George Mason Mustangs. Earlier in the season, the Cougars had lost to the Mustangs once in over¬ time by two points and again by a second free throw. For awhile it looked like they would lose for a third time this year when, with three minutes left to go in the game, the Mustangs scored three straight baskets to take a one point lead. But on a twelve foot baseline shot and two free throws by Eddie Steele in the last minute of play, the Cougars finally beat the George Mason Mustangs and took their first District Championship. All five starters for the Cougars made the All-District Team, Eddie Steele, Ronnie Moore, and Thomas Lee made the se¬ cond team, Keith Huber and Keith Tibbs made the first team. Keith Tibbs was the most valuable player in the Bull Run District. Overall, the teams record was 13-4 against Virginia High School League Teams and was the best in the school’s record. Won Lost 13 8 68 Potomac 55 47 Rappahannock Co. 37 63 Potomac 62 39 William Monroe 40 63 Page Co. 47 67 Brentsville 56 84 Potomac 74 69 Stonewall Jackson 72 56 Osbourn Park 54 58 Rappanhannock Co. 55 52 George Mason 54 55 Page Co. 39 59 William Monroe 54 38 Bixhop Ireton 67 50 Flint Hill 72 57 Brentsville 34 48 George Mason 51 49 Bishop Ireton 54 47 St. Stephens 55 Bull Run District 81 Brentsville 64 49 George Mason 43 60 Sports Keith Tibbs scores another difficult shot. Ronnie Moore goes up for an easy two points Keith Tibbs cuts inside to score. Keith Huber comes down after scoring a basket. Sports 61 Eddie Steele skillfully evades opposing players. Mark Rowe goes up against the George Mason defense. Ronnie Moore puts the ball up for another Cougar score. James Taylor brings the ball down court to set up for another basket. - m mm 62 Sports Thomas Lee goes up for the rebound. Eddie Steele gets ready to pass the ball to a teammat . Ronnie Moore breaks down court for a layup. Ronnie Moore shoots for another two points. Sports 63 Wrestlers Finish 1st in State Mark and Dave Bowersox bring two state championships in just two years. Won Lost 10 4 MPHS 49 Essex 17 MPHS 39 Model 33 MPHS 35 Osbourn Park 33 MPHS 9 Potomac 58 MPHS 24 Stonewall Jackson 40 MPHS 34 Brentsville 23 MPHS 55 George Mason 14 MPHS 42 Brentsville 24 MPHS 54 George Mason 15 MPHS 26 Spotsylvania 32 MPHS 41 Bishop Ireton 27 MPHS 14 Woodberry Forest 46 MPHS 52 Lynchburg Christian 15 MPHS 69 Pennisla Catholic 0 Row 1: Brian McDaniel, Mark Bowersox, David Sfreddo. Row 2: Billy Jones, Dean Wren, Bo Dillinger, Kenny Kirk, Mike Fewell, John Parks, Mike Bartley, Dave Bowersox. Row 3: Roger Knowles, Tim Hall, Frank Pillow, Joe Novak, Robbie Proffitt. V Dennis Cunningham drags his man through. Weight Wrestler Record Districts Regionals States 98 Brian McDaniel 9-12 1st 2nd 105 Dean Wren 9-12-1 2nd 3rd 112 Bo Dillinger 17-2 1st 1st 1st 119 David Sfreddo 14-2 1st 1st 1st 126 Billy Jones 11-5-1 2nd 2nd 1st 132 Joe Novak 7-8 2nd 2nd 138 Kenny Kirk 11-12 1st 2nd 145 John Parks 6-9 1st 3rd 155 Robbie Proffitt 10-9 1st 2nd 167 Frank Pillow 17-6-1 2nd 2nd 2nd 176 Mike Bartley 16-7 2nd 2nd 4th 185 Tim Hall 18-3 1st 1st UNL Mike Fewell 11-7 1st 1st 64 Sports Though he only had to win one match to win Regionals, Tim Hall does it with a pin. In the Bull Run District Tournament, the Cougar wrestlers dominated in a “run-away” victory. The Cougars had nine wrestlers take 1st place, including two third seeded wrestlers, Brian McDaniel and John Parks, and had four take 2nd. In the first round Brian McDaniel lost a close decision to the George Mason 98 lb. wrestler. But in the second round he came back and pinned Brentsville’s grappler, and when in the third round Brentsville’s wrestler defeated George Mason’s by decision, Brian McDaniel took 1st place. John Parks who had previously lost to both of his district rivals in the regular season turned around and beat them in the tournament. Mike Fewell record¬ ed the most exciting win of the tournament in an overtime pin of Brentsville’s wrestler Nick Ritz after being down by three points in the third period. At the Region B Tournament held at Strasburg High School, four Cougar wrestlers took 1st place and seven took 2nd as they captured another Regional Cham¬ pionship. After losing a close match to Strasburg’s 167 lb. wrestler, Frank Pillow’s chances of going to state’s looked dim. But when the Strasburg grappler had a come-from behind vic¬ tory over first seeded Jon Caton from Brentsville, Frank Pillow suddenly had a chance to “wrestle back’’ for second place and a trip to the state tournament. Despite having lost to him at Districts, Frank Pillow beat Caton in an emotional match. At the VHSL Group A State Tournament in Fieldsdale- Collinsville, the Cougars won their second state championship in a row, their third in four years. It wasn’t easy, though. After the first round held the night of February 19, the Cougars were just tied for fourth place and three of their eleven wrestlers had already been eliminated. Tim Hall, the Cougar’s 185 lb. wrestler and District and Regional Champion had injured his shoulder two days before State’s during practice and was unable to wrestle at States. The second round brought better tidings to the Cougars as they pulled out a narrow lead. Bo Dillinger who had a bye in the first round, wrestled the defen¬ ding 112 state champion in the second. Bo Dillinger won the match 9-4. Also in the second round, Frank Pillow received an injury when his opponent put a Full Nelson on him. Because the hold was illegal, Frank Pillow won the match by default but his injury prevented him from wrestling in the finals. That night, in the third and final round the Cougars captured the ti¬ tle. During the Consolation finals, which determined 3rd and 4th places before the championship finals. Perry Mcleur climb¬ ed to within a half a point of the Cougars. Then the “Triple Threat” struck. Starting with Bo Dillinger’s second period pin in the 112 State finals, the Cougars won three consecutive mat¬ ches. Next came David Sfreddo who with his 12-8 win in the 119 State finals, became a three-time state champion. Finally came Billy Jones who wrestled Brentsville’s Chris Fridank in the 126 State finals. Though he had lost to Fridank in the Districts and Regionals, Billy Jones took him down three times on his way to a 7-4 victory. His win gave the team and two-year coach Mark Bowersox and coach Dave Bowersox the State Wrestling Crown. Sports 65 Frank Pillow reverses his opponent, in a match against Woodberry Forest. Billy Jones dominates the 126 lb. weight class after com¬ ing back from a serious injury. Although he re-injured his neck, David Sfreddo returns as only the second three time state champion in the school history. 66 Sports ■§� Pinning his opponent in the finals, Bo Dillinger wins state championship. Robbie Proffitt raises his opponent high off the mat. Dean Wren rides his district opponent with legs. Sports 67 Tim Hall flattens another wrestler. Joe Novak pins his Strasburg opponent, sending Joe to states. Leading his team with fourteen pins Bo Dillinger sticks another. 68 Sports JV Wrestlers Learn New Techniques Patrick Hollifield pins his opponents. Sports 69 Freshman Spirit Shows Through at Pep Rallies Allen, Mark Anderson, Wendy Austin, Ruth Baker, Janet Bandy, Keri Bates, Debbie Bello, Andrew Benson, John Berry, Leon Birdsall, Andy Blevins, Alisia Breeden, Connie Brill, Mark Brown, Brian Brummett, Becky Bures, Missy Cadle, Ronnie Carl, Mary Carl, Joe The Freshman class is traditionally a slow starter. New to high school, Freshmen normally take all year just getting used to the surroundings, but the class of ’85 started the year out doing just as much work as the rest of the classes. For the first time in the school’s history a Freshman Class won the spirit stick at the pep rallies. In fact, the class of ’85 won two of the first three. During Homecoming they placed a strong third, while their float, an adaptation of Bugs Bunny, placed second in the parade. As a Christmas present, they donated a plant to the library. For charity they donated gifts to the Murray family in sympathy for a family tragedy. They started a new tradition by buy¬ ing a copy of this year’s yearbook for the library. The four Freshman officers President, Chris Martin; Vice-President, Sharon Magnuson; Treasurer, Kristen Smith; and Secretary, Kris Wentz along with Mr. Shirkey, the Freshman sponsor, provided the necessary leadership and responsibility which led to a successful year of development for the class of ’85. Freshmen 71 Colley, Sylvia Conner, Sandra Cooper, David Donohue, Tina Dornback, Michelle Druyff, Doran Duvall, Sandra Easom, Dorothy Estes, Jeffery Farmer, Karen Ferguson, John Flanagan, Michael Fletcher, Laura Fritter, Darrell Frock, Peggy Funkhouser, Wesley Gooden, Shawn Griffith, Denise Griffith, Mary Grey, Sally Hall, Pam Hall, Steve Harbour, Michael Harris, Lesley Hazlett, Mike Heavner, David Hensley, Pat Hensley, Ruth Herndon, Sherry Herndon, Steve 72 Freshmen Hunt, Ronnie Johnson, Kelly Jones, Jack Kaushagen, Richard Keen, Tammy Keplinger, Dennis Kidwell, Ronnie Kidwell, Sharon Kwok, Ricardo Lanham, Norma Lee, Donald Lucas, Patty Lucas, Tina Magnuson, Sharon Maitland, Lisa Linda Sheetz welcomes a parent on Parent-Teacher night. Freshmen 73 Front: Kristen Smith, Freshman Treasurer; Kris Wentz, Secretary. Back: Chris Martin, President; W. L. Shirkey, Sponsor, and Sharon Magnuson, Vice President. Marks, Robin Marshall, Becky Marshall, John Marshall, Joy Martin, Chris Mauck, Michael McBride, Matt McConnell, John McConnell, Lisa McDaniel, Brian McElwain, Bonnie McFall, Lisa Meadows, Mathew Monroe, Andrew Moore, Alice 74 Freshmen Moore, Denise Moore Kimberly Morris, David Mudrey, Steve Mullins, Beth Mullins, Billy Jo Murphy, Kelly Murray, Darrell Musick, Cliff Pearson, Cynthia Poarch, David Propst, Rhonda Prusaitis, John Puckett, Michael Pumphrey, John Quinn, Darren Redden, Ronnie Romero, Yvette Rostin, Angela Sanchez, Sergio Shifflett, Ronnie Shipe, Doris Slawson, Ricky Slemp, Sandra Smith, Kristin Smith, Martin Stepp, Brian Stewart, Kathy Strawser, Juanita Tangen, Timmy Taylor, Virginia Terrell, Missy Terrell, Teresa Testerman, Teri Tiller, Teresa Freshmen 75 Tiller, Vivian Valentine, Valerie Walls, Wayne Warfield, Lori Way, Carlene Wentz, Kristina Wilder, Eric Wilhelm, Adrian Wimer, Michael Woodard, Lavonne Wright, Patricia 76 Freshmen Bissonnette, Nancy Bowman, Ricky Bummett, Mark Bryant, Mike Adams, Julie Alsberry, Bernice Avinger, Tammy Bailey, Kevin Bartlett, Tammy Bates, Becky Cadle, Larry Clare, Joe Conner, Jerry Connelly, Kelle Cook, Sarah Davis, Tammy Nancy Wilson and Donna Farmer watch on as the Cougars lose to Brentsville at Homecoming. Angie Quinn, after choosing hamburger, enjoys a lunch. Sophomore 77 Daymude, Tammy DeMedici, Alicia Dolansky, Ann Donohue, Cindy Downs, Debbie Dye, Frankie Franklin, Chris Friend, David Frock, John Garrison, Vicky Golladay, Brian Goss, Mary Ann Kelly Price finishes lunch in the new portable cafeteria, the gym. 78 Sophomore Harold, Kina Hatfield, Cindy Hicks, Greg Hill, Joe Horn, James Hough, Ricky Jones, Jill Kendrick, Stephanie Kerns, Robert Kidwell, John Kimpton, Mark Kirk, Yvonne Sophomore 79 Knox, William Kovacs, Doug Lane, Theresa Lee, Patty Lipps, Bonnie Middleton, Brenda Sophomore Class Officers are President, Teresa Lane; Vice President, Yvonne Kirk; Treasurer, Stephanie Kendrick; Secretary, Kelle Connolly. Ogden, Wayne Osbourne, Loretta Pearson, Kenny Polk, Bryan Price, Kelly Proffitt, Chrissie 80 Sophomores Ragan, Sheila Raistrick, Lynnette Bob Kerns takes a break after playing in the band at the Pep Rally. Romero, Robby Sfreddo, Angie Shafer, Tommy Shifflett, Kelly Shipe, Veronica Slaubaugh,Jacob Smith, Kelly Smith, Robby Smith, Ronnie Snyder, Carl Sophomores 81 Stallard, Mark Stewart, Phyllis Stouffer, Shawn Stuart, Tammy Summers, Marica Weeks, John Chris Novak cheers the Sophomore Class to victory during the Homecoming Pep Rally. Whetsell, Joyce Wilbanks, Lisa Wilder, Mike Williams, Candy Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Wanda Wright, Dawn Yaider, Dana 82 Sophomores Animals and Jamborees Help Juniors’ Funds To make sure that the 1982 Graduating Seniors would have the Prom they deserved, the Junior Class, sponsored by Mrs. Banks, participated in many fundraising projects this year. In addition to selling candy, banners, pompons, and stuffed animals, they also held bake sales and carwashes, sponsored the Second Annual Battle of the Bands, and made several money donations to the Library Fund as part of the School Improvement Plan. The Class of ’83 also visited the District Home in Manassas to deliver baked goods to the Senior Citizens, dedicated a giant Christmas Card to the City of Manassas Park, sponsored a Toys for Tots drive, and still found time to hold a free admission Country Jamboree. Mrs. Brenda Banks patiently tries to control her typing class. 1982 Junior Class Officers: 1st Row: Treasurer — Delores Slaubaugh, President —Sharon Harris, Vice-President — Tricia Hudson, Secretary — Kersena Potter. 2nd Row: Public Relations — Billy Fewell and Steve Keaton, Sponsor — Brenda Banks. Juniors 83 Adams, Margie Allen, Kathy Bachand, Kathy Bartley, Mike Bates, Terri Bean, Cheryl Brown, Dawn Campbell, Paul Carr, Cindy Chappell, Juanita Church, Alan Cornwell, Johnny Crouch, Ron In the library, Margie Adams takes a break from the day’s hectic events. Cunningham, Denise Davis, Bruce Davis, Tim Deursch, David Dewitt, Robbie 84 Juniors Dolansky, Amy Druyff, Sharon Duckworth, Theresa Duvall, Connie Eppard, Missy Fewell, Billy Fitchner, Shawn Frye, Henry “Only 6 more months till summer vacation!” — Gina Murphy Garrison, John Gooden, Anthony Grimes, Ernie Grimes, Sara Hall, Timothy Harris, Sharon Hartman, Michelle Hazlett, Cindy Hazlett, Sandi Hedrick, Angie Juniors 85 Howell, Jeff Hudson, Patricia Keaton, Steve Keen, Allen Ketterman, Deena Kirk, Karen Kovacs, Debbie Krolak, Donald Kwok, Johnny Maguire, George Marquess, Allen Martin, Sally McFarland, Patty Meade, Pam Meade, Ricky Juniors celebrate after defeating the Seniors in the Powder Puff Football Game. 86 Juniors Miller, Cindy Mitchell, Dan Mullins, Missy Murphy, Gina Novak, Joe Ours, Crystal Peacoe, David Pillow, Debbie Potter, Kersena Price, Jim Proffitt, Robbie Propst, Dana Raistrick, Donald Sheetz, Cindy Juniors 87 Shull, Randy Siler, Barbie Slaubaugh, Delores Smith, Lisa Snyder, Henry Spencer, Connie Sprouse, Tony Stuart, Tina Taylor, James Testerman, Kelley Thorton, David Tibbs, Anthony Valdez, Gayle Walsh, Paul West, Karen Whetsell, Kristina White, Ricky Wren, Roy 88 Juniors Juniors Mix the Serious With the Insane The Junior Cheerleaders raise their class spirit at the Seco nd Annual Powder Puff Football Game. Cheryl Bean practices “Fugal Wonderment. Shawn Fitchner ends a cheer with this thought — so do we! Juniors In portraying a sergeant in the novel NEXT, Paul Campbell attacks Ms. Wire while Ronald Crouch reads a magazine. Margie Adams dances in the Talent Show on Voactional Night. Delores Harris relaxing from General Business, looks at a jewelry advertisement. 90 Juniors 91 Male Seniors Voice Opinion on Military Draft A lot of males in the Senior Class celebrated their 18th birthday this year and had to register for the draft. Most of the Seniors reluctantly registered like Mark Nary, who turned 18 this year, commented, “I don’t really like the draft, but it’s a good idea to have it in case of an emergency.” A confused Mark Rowe also remarked, “Well, I always preferred draft to bottle or can. Because beer has a taste that is really highlighted by being drafted through a nozzle, that you just can’t get from a bottle or a can. Oh, you mean the military draft, never mind. That one is just fine with me.” Early in the morning Lynne Green wakes up with coffee from 7-Eleven. Thomas Alvin Baker 8 11 60 Man., VA SCA 11,12. Basketball 11,12. Good News Club 11, 12. School Mascot 11, 12. Cougar of the Year 11. Philosophy Club 12. Future Plans: Go to college and enjoy life. Teri Lynn Bandy 10 4 65 Fort Bel voir, VA Drama Club 9. Chorus 9, 11. Pom-Pon Squad Co-Capt. 9. FHA 9, 11, 12. SCA Treasurer 9. Distinguished Socie¬ ty for High School Students 9, 11, 12. FTA 9, 11. NHS 11, 12. Forensic Club 11. Girls’ State 11. Good News Club 11, 12. Good News Club Vice Pres. 12. FHA Vice Pres. 11, 12. Foreign Language Club Vice Pres. 11. Wrestling Statistician 11, 12. Who’s Who 11, 12. ICC 12 . Future Plans: College. Michele Loree Bast 2 4 64 Man., VA Concert Choir 9, 10. Foreign Language Club 9. Good News Club 11. Softball 9, 10, 11, 12. JV Basketball 10, 11. Varsity Basketball 12. Homecoming Court 11, 12. Treasurer of Ski Club 12. Future Plans: Modeling. 92 Seniors Ready to cheer at the Powder-Puff game, Mark Nary Mark Rowe proves he is class clown during a blackout at school, strolls down the hall. Brenda Cook Bottomley 5 3 64 Russell Co. VA Yearbook 11, 12. Concert Band 9, 10, 11, 12. Marching Band 9, 10, 11. Future Plans: Photography and Computer Programming. Michael Arthur Bures 6 23 64 Wash. DC Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12. Future Plans: Undecided. Cheryl J. Carlisle 6 17 64 Wash. DC Debate Team 9, 10. Marching Band 9, 11, 12. German Club 9. Concert Band 10, 11, 12. Yearbook 10, 11, 12. Yearbook Class Editor 11. Yearbook Layout Editor 12. NHS 11, 12. Quill Scroll 11, 12. Drama Club 11. Philosophy Club 11, 12. Foreign Language Club 11, 12. Library Club 11. Who’s Who 11. Senior Editor 12. State Finalist Miss National Teenager. Future Plans: Go to college to major in Music and Law. Seniors 93 Mike Bures relaxes in the gym after lunch with Scott Palmer. Robert Alsberry studies for a mythology test in English. Charlene Kay Clatterbuck 6 26 64 Warren Co. VA Susan Jane Churcher 12 26 63 FHA 12. Foreign Language Club 10, 11. Foreign London, England Language Club Treasurer 11. DECA II, 12. DECA Vice Karen Coates Future Plans: To be a mother and housewife. Pres. 12. Yearbook 11, 12. Ski Club Vice Pres. 12. Future Plans: To be a Fashion Designer and to get mar¬ ried and have a family. 94 Seniors Seniors Reveal Memories of the Past Surprising coach Bourne, Lynn Bandy presents him with a birthday cake as David Sfreddo and Shawn Staufer look on. All the pep rallies and how this school has changed since the first time 1 started here in the 7th grade. The first time I skipped school with a guy and got caught. And there was one more thing the night of Kenny Kirk’s party. Have you ever walked across the gym floor and to the top of the bleachers with your slip and dress tucked up in the back of your pantyhose? Well I have and you talk about embarrassing! The changing of school principals. The Senior class of ’82 didn’t have the privileges the Seniors have had before. Winning locals for 2 years in a row first time 3rd and second year 2nd. I remember once when the Cosmetology class went to New York and me and Teresa Brooks got stuck in the elevator. Skipping school and running from the prin¬ cipals. Meeting Wendi Houk. Going to track practice and to the meets. After football games. Peter D. Colville 12 10 62 Sharon Leanna Cook Ray Cross 3 12 64 Warrenton, VA Bremerhaven, Germany NHS 11. 1CT. Building Trades. Softball 9, 10, 11, 12. Future Plans: Undecided Future Plans: Work and to have a family. Future Plans: To be a secretary. Seniors 95 Kelly Snyder quickly turns to avoid Mr. Donley to keep from running errands. Lynn Bandy signs the Senior Banner to be hung at a pep rally. Edward Wade Crouch 9 30 64 JV Football 9, 10. Varsity Basketball Manager 9, 10. Concert Choir 10. Future Plans: Work, College. Dennis Michael Cunningham 12 1 63 Wheeling, WV Football 10, 11, 12. Basketball 10, 11. Wrestling 12. SCA Rep. 11. Junior Class Pres. 11. Senior Class Pres. 12. NHS 11, 12. Who’s Who 11, 12. Society for Distinguished High School Students 11, 12. Boys’ State 11. JV Basketball 2nd Team All Conference 9. Boy’s Cooking Club Secretary, Treasurer. Regional Track 11, 12 . Future Plans: College. Julie Ann Duckworth 3 21 64 Cheverly, MD Marching Band 9, 10, 11, 12. JV Basketball 10. Ski Club 12. Stamp and Coin Club 11. Yearbook 12. Powder Puff Football Game 11. Track Club 12. Track Team 12. Foreign Language Club 12. FHA 12. Jazz Band 12. Con¬ cert Band 9, 10, 11, 12. Most Outstanding 11th Grader in Band. Solo Ensemble Festival 11, 12. Received a Medal 11, 12. Future Plans: Go to college and to get married and have kids. I 96 Seniors Dennis Cunningham returns to class rather unconventionally after the “blackout” on Feb. 4. 1 Terry Friend Sheila Marie Funkhouser 9 27 64 Shenandoah Valley, VA FHA-HERO Club 12. Foreign Language Club 11. Library Club 11. Future Plans: To go to college and have my own Catering Business. t- Seniors 97 Before playing, Ronnie Ramsey looks carefully over his music in band. Pamela Ann Gallahan 5 24 64 Warrenton, VA Concert Choir 12. FHA 9, 10, 11, 12. FHA Treasurer 12. Yearbook 12. Future Plans: To own a photography studio and be suc¬ cessful in the business and marriage and travel. Joy Renee Garrigan 6 19 64 Warrenton, VA JV Basketball 10, 11. Varsity Basketball 12. Track Team 11, 12. Track Club 12. Good News Club 11, Vice Pres. 12. Pres.NHS 11, 12. Future Plans: Go to college to become a teacher at a Christian School. Later, to get married and start a family. ' 1 i 1 98 Seniors I Senior Slave, Julie Duckworth carries books down the hall on her knees. in her Cosmetology III class. Sherry Rusk curls Tina Stuart’s hair Sonja Lynne Green 4 10 64 Charleston, WV NHS 11, 12. Vice Pres, of LA CLub 11. Science Awards 9, 11. Future Plans: To become an Attorney at Law and to speak fluent Spanish. Renia Charie Hall 9 11 65 Bluefield, WV FHA 10. DECA 12. FBLA 12. Flag Corps 10. Concert Choir 9, 10. Girls Ensemble 10. Future Plans: Get married and secretarial work. Denise Harris Seniors 99 Fighting for the spirit stick, Mark Rowe bobs for apples in competition. Rose Mary Harris 10 9 63 Man., VA Class Secretary 9. NHS 11, 12. Who’s Who 11, 12. Future Plans: Attend a 2 year Business School. Raising my daughter and hopefully get married. Becoming an Executive Director of a Real Estate Firm. Bobbie Susan Mae Hartman 3 11 64 Fairfax VA Softball 9, 10, 11, 12. JV Basketball 9, 10. Varsity Basketball 11, 12. All District Team in Softball for 2 years. Wrestling Manager 11. Future Plans: Go to college. Sandra Eugenia Hill 2 18 65 Man., VA Public Relations Officer 9. 1st in Art Contest 9. 3rd in Art Contest (National) 9. Art Club Secretary 10, 12. Gifted and Talented 10, 12. Honorable Mention in Art Contest 10. Member of Society of Distinguished High School Students 10, 12. Philosophy Club Secretary 12. Future Plans: To study Fine Arts and Art Education. 100 Seniors Eddie Steele demonstrates the roar of Grendel from “Beowulf.” Miss Bobrosky has trouble deciding which cake is best, Gayle Valdez’s or Lynn Bandy’s. Betty Jo Hooker 5 3 64 Fairfax VA Concert Band 9, 10. Marching Band 9, 10. SCA 10, 12. Philosophy Club 10. Good News Club 10. DECA 10, 12. FHA 10. Tennis Club 10. Future Plans: Business Management and to travel. Keith James Huber 8 29 64 MD Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12. JV Basketball 9. Varsity Basket¬ ball 10, 11, 12. Baseball-All Conference 2nd Team in the Bull Run District 11. Basketball Honorable Mention in All Tournament 10. All Tournament and All Conference 2nd Team 11. Tri-State Conference, All Conference 1st Team in the Bull Run District. All-Area 2nd Team 11. Future Plans: Undecided Jason Clark Johnson 5 26 63 Man., VA Building Trades 10, 11. Future Plans: To work. Seniors 101 Veriti Smith reads “The Water Method Man” in her Advance Composition and Literature Class. Senior Sandy Hill works on her research paper as Ms. Whaley observes. - Elwood Jones Tamera Lynn Jones VA JV Cheerleader. Concert Band 9. Future Plans: To be a good mother and wife. Teresa Lynn Kidwell 5 7 64 Fairfax, VA Flag Corps 11. 1CT Secretary 12. Future Plans: Go to NVCC for Secretarial Training and become a Secretary. 102 Seniors West Point Honors Roger Knowles For the first time in the history of the MPHS, a student was of¬ fered admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point, established by George Washington to train young men to serve in the United States Army. Out of the nearly 12,000 young men and women who applied, the Academy accepted only 1400, which included Roger Knowles. The admission process for him was long and complicated. It started in January of his Junior year, when he took his SAT’s. Scoring high on this test was important so that Roger could counter¬ balance the disadvantages of going to a small high school. In order to get a file started at West Point it was necessary to fill out a pre¬ candidate questionnaire. Then in March, Roger had to write letters to 20 Senators, our Congressional Representative, and the President of the United States, requesting nominations for his appointment. In May, he finished his written application for the nominations. In September, he sent his application, which included two essays, the questionnaire, and three teacher’s references to West Point. He also received a Medical Examination. At first, Roger thought he had been disqualified due to his eye condition and poor depth perception, but in November, good news came when he received word that he had just barely qualified medically and that the President had nominated him in November. He had a Physical Aptitude Examina¬ tion, which tested his strength and endurance. Then on December 26, 1981, Roger Knowles received a letter offering him an appoint¬ ment to West Point. Roger Knowles, WP nominee, works on copy for yearbook. Tammy Renee Kilgore 5 18 64 Wise, VA Majorette 10, 11, 12. Basketball Manager 10, 11, 12. DECA 11. SC A 10, 11. Future Plans: College, Marriage. Kenneth Argo Kirk 1 14 63 Fairfax VA JV Football 9, 10. Varsity Football 11, 12. JV Wrestling 9. Varsity Wrestling 10, 11, 12. SCA 1st Vice Pres. 9. Drama Club 11. VICA 10, 11. Future Plans: College, High School History and PE Teacher. Roger Brian Knowles 10 11 64 Riverside, CA Track Letterman 9, 10, 11, 12. Football Manager 11, 12. Wrestling Manager 11, 12. Pres, of Philosophy Club 11, 12. Pres, of Chess Club 11, 12. Vice Pres, of NHS 11. Who’s Who II, 12. Distinguished Society High School Students 11, 12. Pres, of SCA 12. Most Dedicated Track Member 10, 11. Quill Scroll 11, 12. Boys’ State Governor School for the Gifted. 3rd in the Voice of Democracy Contest. Regional in Track 11, 12. Semifinalist NMS, Yearbook Copy Editor 11, 12. Year¬ book Managing Editor 12. Future Plans: College, Law School, Lawyer _ Seniors 103 Seniors Oppose Town Status After six years as a city, certain citizens of Manassas Park started a petition to revert back into a town. Though the petition failed to get the required number of signatures, it started up a lot of controversy. Many Seniors concerned about the future of their city and school spoke up about the petition. “We have a good thing going,” says Dennis Cunn¬ ingham. Reverting back to a town would be like America reverting back to a British Colony. Tammy Messer pointed out, “We’d still have the same tax base plus we’d still have to pay our debts.” Julie Duckworth feared that Manassas Park students would not receive the attention they need in the county schools. Overall, in a vote taken in the Senior’s Government classes, only three seniors said they wanted to return to the county. Although they recogniz¬ ed the problems the city had, nearly all of the Seniors wanted to remain a city. The sign announcing the City County status for Manassas Park. Diane Kaye Lane 10 31 63 LaGrange, NC JV Basketball 9. Varsity Basketball 10, 11, 12. Class Pres. 9. Class Vice Pres. 10, 11, 12. Who’s Who 10, 11, 12. Homecoming Court 11. Powder Puff Co-Captain 11, 12. Member of ICC 12. Future Plans: To become a secretary and to get married. Kerrie Ellen LaRochelle 10 4 64 Elko, NV Cheerleading 9, 10. Softball 9, 10, 12. SCA 9, 10, 12. Library Club 10. Society of Distinguished High School Students. DECA. Future Plans: Attend a secretarial school and to get married. Thomas Lindsey Lee 2 3 64 Fairfax Vy JV Basketball 9. Varsity Basketball 10, 11, 12. Class Secretary 11. VICA Automotive Contest Local 1st Place 11. ICT Pres. 11. Marching Band 9, 10. Concert Band 9, 10 . Future Plans: College. 104 Seniors Mark Rowe shows his sense of humor during English class. Keith Tibbs demonstrates a “dunk shot” to Tim Hall and Anthony Tibbs. Rita Faye Lord 10 31 63 Kingsport, TN VICA 10, 11, 12. FHA 11. Cosmetology 10, 11, 12. Future Plans: To become a Beautician. Cathy Marie Maitland 10 2 64 Wash., DC Foreign Language Club 9. Majorette 10, 11, 12. Track Team 10, 11, 12. Track Club 12. VA Girls’ State 11. Who’s Who 11, 12. PW Co. Junior Miss Pageant 12. Miss National Teenager Pageant Finalist 12. Future Plans: Go to college. Angela Gayle Marks 12 26 63 Harnett Co., NC Softball 9, 10, 11. Treasurer 9. Girls’ State 11. Who’s Who 12. Future Plans: Work as a Secretary and Bookkeeper in a small business. Marriage and to have children. Work in a Bank. Seniors 105 The Senior girls prepare for the Powder-Puff Football game. Seniors cheer in the stands for the spirit stick at a pep rally. Paul A. Meadows 12 29 63 Laplata, MD JV Football 9. Varsity Football 10. Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12 . Future Plans: Own and manage a giant food store. Col¬ lege and military of some sort. Brenda Jane Messenger 9 25 64 Leesburg, VA DE Ill. Fashion Merchandising 12. Future Plans: Go to college. Work in a Fashion Store. To get married and to have 2 children. ) L Lonnie Messenger 4 29 63 I, Loundon, VA Automotive Class. Future Plans: Working for a Car Dealer. 106 Seniors John Parks coaches the Seniors in the Powder-Puff game as Karen Coates takes a break. Tamara Arlene Messer 5 13 64 Alex VA Concert Band 9, 10. Quill Scroll 11, 12. FHA 12. Ronnie Moore Donna Mulligan Foreign Language Club 11, 12. Yearbook Editor- in-Chief 11.12. Powder Puff Football Game 11 Who ' s Who 12. Future Plans: Attend college. Seniors 107 Class of ’82 Reminisces Michelle Bast thinks of her high school years at the Homecoming football game. All the fun times at the away football games with the Marching Band. GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR!! The thing that comes to mind the most is Tammy’s and my boss, he will have to make his money some other way (HA HA). I can remember that it has been a long long time. One Sunday afternoon in a park, with a very special per¬ son. I shall always remember “dimanche.” What I can remember most about my high school years is being in the library conference room last year with Sam and Dave doing Mad Libs, WKBX and talking about FFFAF. I remember all the laughs we had, it was so much fun, I didn’t want the year to end. Homecoming week of my Junior year, with Michele and all the crazy things that we did that week. I can remember all the football games, Cathy and I stan¬ ding out on the field at halftime freezing. All the times we all left school without permission. But most of all I remember all my friends I have found through my High School years. I can remember in the school year of 80-81 all the battles between the Juniors and the Seniors. All the times I got soaking wet from a cup of water rigged in my locker. All shaving creamed cars, foot powder in my locker. One thing I remember about the years at MPHS is all the friends I have made, especially during Homecoming and Prom, those friends really became close. But the thing I remember most is my first date with Jimmy. He is my whole life and I will never forget all the great times we have had. I hope that the members of the class of ’82 never forget each other. Our high school years are over but our lives have just begun. GOOD LUCK. Has to be my Sophomore year when I became a mother. The people (my classmates) were great and I like to wish them all the very best in life, and remember “We’re the ones who can’t be blue, cause we’re the class of ’82!” Grace Mullins Mark P. Nary 6 25 64 Wash., DC Wrestling 11, 12. Football 12. Pres, of Soccer Club 11. Pres, of FHA-HERO 12. Foreign Language Club 11, 12. Voice of Democracy 11. Philosophy Club 11, 12. Boy’s Cooking Club 11, 12. Future Plans: College Susan Marie Nosner 5 14 64 Fauquier, VA Good News Club 11. Powder Puff 12. Future Plans: To be successful and happy. 108 Seniors Students in Dr. Rambo’s Advance Comp, class work on ideas for their stories. v ' lei John Parks 7 18 64 Anne Arundel Co., MD JV Football 9. JV Basketball 9, 10. SCA Rep. 9, 10. Var¬ sity Football 10, 11, 12. JV Wrestling 11, and some Var¬ sity 11. Varsity Wrestling 12. Boy’s Cooking Club Pres. 11 . Future Plans: College. Carolyn Sue Payne 8 4 63 Warrenton, VA Math Awards. Future Plans: Work for the CIA. Mary Ann Peters 4 14 64 Man., VA VICA 10. DECA II. Future Plans: Go to Business School and take up courses in Data Processing. Seniors 109 Enjoying a break from class, Eddie Steele flips Bobbie Hartman on a desk. Frank Pillow Laurie Plaugher Ronald Ramsey 110 Seniors Bobbie Hartman is joyous after receiving the 2nd place After a long, studious day in school, Roger Knowles takes a break, trophy for the Girls Basketball Tournament. Sherry Lucille Rusk 6 27 64 Norton, VA FT A 11. VICA 10, 11, 12. Good News Club 11. VFW Sheri Rinker Mark Rowe Junior Girl’s Pres. 11. VFW Auxiliary Historian 12. Local Contest for Cosmetology 10 won 3rd, 11 won 2nd. Future Plans: NVCC. To have another baby and to own a Beauty Shop. Seniors 111 In her role as Senior Class sponsor. Miss Taylor participates in pep rally competition. Senior Slave Bobbie Hartman dances on the cafeteria table as coach McElfish watches. Joanne Carol Scott 4 2 61 WV DECA Future Plans: Undecided. David Sfreddo 3 10 64 Sicily, Italy Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12. 2 Time State Champion. Foot¬ ball 9, 10. Future Plans: College. Jo Anne Shafer 11 28 63 Arlington, VA NHS 11. Good News Club 11. Future Plans: Undecided. 112 Seniors Ronnie Ramsey works on his research paper in the Library. Although late, orders for caps, gowns and announcements were finally placed. Rita Suzanne Shifflett 5 23 64 Leesburg, VA Concert Choir 9. VICA Class Pres. 10. V1CA Class Vice Pres. 12. VICA 10, 12. Future Plans: Work, Marriage. Timothy Slawson 8 23 64 PW Co., VA Baseball 10, 11, 12. Basketball 12. Future Plans: Go to college. Veriti Page Smith 10 18 64 Ann Arbor, MI Class Treasurer 10. SCA Rep. 9, 10. Youth Leadership 10. NHS 11, 12. Who’s Who 11. Yearbook 11. Society of Distinguished American High School Students 10. FHA-HERO 12. Catering Specialist 12. Future Plans: College, Marriage. Seniors 113 Cheryl Carlisle quenches her thirst while working on the Sally Martin takes minutes at SGA meeting as Roger Knowles talks, yearbook after school. Kelly Snyder John Byron Spindle 11 7 64 PW Co. VA Track Letterman 10, 12. Football 12. Future Plans: Service, College, Architect. Edward Blake Steele 10 17 64 PW Co. VA Football 10, 11, 12. Bull Run 2nd Team QB 11, 12. 1st Team Def. Back, 12. Tri-State Ind. Conf. 2nd Team QB 11, 12. 1st Team Def. Back, All Potomac News 2nd Team QB 12. All Journal Messenger 1st Team Def. Back 12. 1st Team All-Region Def. Back 12. Basketball 10, 11, 12. Co-Capt. 12. Baseball 11, 12. 2nd Team Outfield 11. Track 9, 10, 11, 12. Who’s Who 11, 12. Society for Distinguished High School Students 11, 12. N HS 11, 12. Alt. Boy’s State 11. Concert Band 9, 10, 11, 12. Jazz Band 9, 10, 11, 12 . Future Plans: College. 114 Seniors Joan Whetsell and Rita Lord take a break from Cosmetology III in the library. Reading the announcements for Senior Graduation items, Brenda Bottomley decides what to get. Jeannette Tibbs David Tiller Patricia Lynn Vanover 11 8 63 Man., VA Concert Choir 9,11. Girls Ensemble 11. DEC A 11, 12. DECA Treasurer 12. Future Plans: Marriage. Seniors 115 The Last of the Original Classes Graduates It started in September 1976 as an experiment that many thought would not survive past its infant stage. Here in Manassas Park its citizens built a two wing high school over the summer. When in the fall of 1976 students started atten¬ ding this school, many conveniences were still lacking. Small things like desks or chairs to sit in, a parking lot or, for that matter, a paved road to get to the parking lot, books or a library to keep the books in, a gym, an office, a vocational wing, lockers or supplies to put into the lockers, and a football field were missing that year. There were students from all over the area, from Osbourn, Osbourn Park, Stonewall Jackson, and Brentsville that came to Manassas Park from 7th to 12th grade. That first year’s 7th grade class, the class of ’82, was the last of the original students to graduate from Manassas Park. During the six years they spent here they saw the school go through drastic change. Nearly all of the inconveniences of that first year had been solved, but doing so it altered the face of the school. They went through five administrations, a huge attrition of teachers and they lost a third of their school to a new middle school. From the beginning they were isolated from the rest of the community and then in their senior year they felt betrayed as citizens of Manassas Park tried to return to the county and destroy what it took the class of ’82 six long years to get. The class of ’82 reacted to these turbulent times in several ways. A small tightly-knit group evolved within the class which, fiercely loyal to the class, the school and the city, ran and worked all of the class operations. This alienated a large portion of the class who were discouraged by the seeming futility of their actions. They were a divided class, one that showed the extremes of human emotion, from deep pride to ut¬ ter apathy. The class of ’82 was truly a product of its ardent history and the inner strength of its members. Before having her picture taken for the yearbook, Miss Taylor combs her hair. Teresa Wadel Joan Susan Whetsell 12 20 63 PW Co., VA V1CA 1 0 , 11 , 1 2. FH A 11 . Cosmetology 1 0 , 11 , 12. Future Plans: To become a beautician. Then get married. Mary Wood 116 Seniors Senior Officers — Sitting L-R: Rose Mary Harris, Treas.; Diane Lane V.P.; Denise Harris, Sec. Standing: Dennis Cunningham, Pres. Before a big basketball game, Tab Baker advises Brenda Bottomley on all the action packed vantage points to take pictures from. Seniors 117 Senior Superlatives MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Roger Knowles and Veriti Smith. 118 Seniors MOST TALKATIVE: Angie Marks and Kenny Kirk. FRIENDLIEST: Joy Garrigan and Tab Baker. iimruu MOST SPIRITED: Tab Baker and Cathy Maitland. WITTIEST: Sharon Cook and Dennis Cunningham. QUIETEST: Tim Slawson and Joanne Shafer. Seniors 119 BEST LOOKING: Michele Bast and David Sfreddo. CUTEST COUPLE: John Parks and Tammy Kilgore. MOST ATHLETIC: Ronnie Moore and Bobbie Hartman. 120 Seniors MOST POPULAR: Diane Lane and Kenny Kirk. BEST ALL AROUND: Bobbie Hartman and Dennis Cunningham. CLASS CLOWNS: Sharon Cook and Mark Rowe. 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HARVEY, JR. AND TRE BE CARING IN YOUR WAY AS YOU PASS THRU THIS TIME AND PLACE FRESHMAN CLASS BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK! NOEL AND HARRIET PICKARD MAY HAPPINESS AND LUCK FOLLOW YOU ALWAYS CLASS OF “83” MRS. PARKHURST BEST OF LUCK IN THE FUTURE TO THE CLASS OF “83” T. D. DONLEY “HAPPINESS IS NOT A REWARD - IT’S A CONSEQUENCE” PETE EGAN BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE TO THE CLASS OF “83” LYNN AND TIM RUSHDI 128 Ads GOOD LUCK AiYD BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OE 1982 THE CLASS OF 1983 CLASS OF “82,” MAY YOU FIND YOUR RAINBOW CONNECTION TO LYNNE GREEN: FOR A JOB WELL DONE, YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION, YOUR FUTURE WILL BENEFIT FROM YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS, YOUR PARENTS ARE PROUD. LOVE, MOM AND DAD Joy Garrigan takes time out from scheduling Yearbook club photos. MS. WIRE Ads 129 As a graduating high school student you hare attained a degree of independence, with this comes a great responsibility. Project your goals above that which you believe to be your limitations. If you do not, you cheat yourself and your fellow man. Good buck Dennis Love Horn and Dad Best Wishes to the Class of “82” SKI CLUB Congratulations, Cheryl and the Class of Love MOM and DAD Very Good, Class of “82”. Good buck in the Future. Your Friend, PAM G Abb AH A A Class of “82” - Thanks for letting me share your years at MPHS. You’ll always be very special to me. Good buck in all you do. bove, MISS TAYbOR Congratulations to Our Senior Chefs: Johnny, Dennis, Mark, Fddie, Kenny, Frank and Mark A. BOY’S COOKIAG CbUB MR. RAMBO and MISS TAYbOR OUR OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Now the Present Reflects the Past Six years ago it was an empty field. Last year the media tried to condemn it as “unsafe.” This year a third of it was turned into a middle school. Only once had a principal returned for a second year. A small Group of citizens tried returning the city to the county and destroy the school. But MPHS succeeded. In sports, three state championship teams were more than any other school had in the county. In vocations other schools sent their students to MPHS to take vocational courses. Vandalism was down from previous years. Drugs and crime, rampant in other systems, was not even a problem to the administration. But the one factor which distinguished MPHS and characterized its students was pride. Pride in their school, their fellow classmates and their city. Sally Grey fantasizes about her future years at MPHS after reading about the past. Art teacher Janice Knestrick endeavors on a demo for one of her art classes. Mrs. Parkhurst and Fashion Merchandising students preview tomorrow’s trends. 132 Closing Now the Future Lies Before Us Paul Campbell and Terri Bates are undistracted by the photographer as they take part in the schools new reading program. Rose Mary Harris and Nancy Bissonette represent the individual decorum at MPHS. Wrestling Coach Mark Bowersox proudly displays another State Champion Wrestling Trophy. Student steals a few minutes to reflect back to the year she started at MPHS. Closing 133 As the Summer Follows the Spring Pam Meade checks in books for Mrs. Davis. Coach Martin supervises In-House suspension for students. Coach Bourne takes time out to answer a question on S ociology. As the year closes, junior Ronald Crouch looks forward to being a senior. Our Goals Lie Before Us The shadows of being a sophomore will color these students’ dreams. Closing 135 •% Editor-in-Chief — Tammy Messer Photography Editor — Brenda Bottomley Layout Editor — Cheryl Carlisle Staff: Angie Hedrick Ronald Crouch Dawn Brown Donald Lee Donald Krolak Joy Garrigan Cheryl Bean Sally Martin Charlene Clatterbuck Kelly Johnson Cindy Carr Amy Dolansky Pam Gallahan Typist — Julie Duckwort Business Advisor — Hef Yearbook Advisor — Sh Mute , Contributing Photograph Lee Parkhurst Delores Knowles m gfSTSSM 136 Closing aidmod CESTOR NF 00881899 VA 371.8976 Man Man Reflections PRINCE WILLIAM PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM 3 3159 00173 1558 RELIC 371.8976 Man 1982 Manassas Park High School (Manass Reflections Prince Wm VA Pub Lib Sys (BR) SHU. RUN REG l