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

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Above Left: Vice-Principal Dr. Grieg, shown here in his office, Above: Bridging the gap between administration and students is a goal of Dr. Gary Smith who Left: Photography, sailing, and performing magic tricks are only a few of Dr. Bowington’s many enjoys such hobbies as running and building miniature railroads. displays it here in a visit with government classes. interests. He also converses in German with students at M.P.H.S. COVCAH Greg Webber; In-School-Suspension Kathryn Whaley; English 10 Shirley Wire; English 11 and Yearbook w 1 M Faculty 23

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What’s Up Doc? Left: One of the many, Dr. Howard, joined our staff this year as Director of Special Education and Special Services. Below: Dr. Aubrey, the Asst. Superintendent, discusses administrative detail while at a regular school board meeting with Renea Rigley of WPRW. It was widely known as a phrase that Bugs Bunny coined in his cartoons. Although it was also used as the title to a comedy movid and starred Barbara Streisand, neither had a Ph.D.?! Even still the phrase took on a new meaning when it was used as a question for some of our top school officials, like Dr. Gary Smith, our superintendent, or even Dr. Greig, our vice-principal. To complete a minimum of 8 years after high school working on a degree, only to have people call you ‘Doc’ seems unjust. Or does it? Terry Ryan; Building Trades I, II, III Lynn Rushdi; Catering I, II and Home Ec. I William Shirkey; Algebra I, Algebra I pt. II, and Math 9 Sandra Shockley; Earth Science and Ecology Pam Taylor; Math 9, Geometry, and Trigonometry Orita Tonkens; Special Education 22 Faculty

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Do You Know How to Beat Have you ever sat through a class when time was at a stand-still? The dull filmstrip on Early English Literature seemed to go on forever — no relief in sight. There is no way to combat this dreary feeling short of falling asleep. With your luck though, the teacher puts you in charge of turning the filmstrip. You are stuck listening to the drone of the boring voice from the tape recorder. When this happens — be prepared! Here are some helpful hints to aid in your ‘Battle Against Boredom.’ 1) TRY SKOAL and go smokeless! 2) Read the latest graffiti on the bathroom walls. 3) Drink Diet Coke — just for the taste of it! 4) Rock the upturned chairs in Mrs. Shockley’s room or Ms. Carius’ room. 5) Say “Chuck E. Cheese” 6) Become a ‘Waste Watcher.’ (Continued on next page) Administration Peter Egan; Principal Dr. Richard Greig; Vice-Principal Julie Lawson; Bookkeeper Iris Rinker; Attendance Clerk 24 Administration