McConnellsburg High School - Sparta / Flashlites Yearbook (McConnellsburg, PA)

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“McConnellsburg wasn't a bad place to grow up. There wasn't much crime, and you knew almost everyone in the town. It was just a small, rural Pennsylvania town. There were no big factories to polutc the air with chemi- cals or noise. There were no traffic jams, muggers, or rampant violence. “Old M HS was a great experience. It was the best of schools as far as students, curriculum, and overall ap- pearance. You had to look long and hard to find a better school. It was a school w here the teachers and admin- istrators really cared about the stu- dents, and the students had a close friendship with many of the teach- ers. As the grandfather glanced at the computer screen, a page from the '84 Sparta yearbook appeared. He was surprised and remarked. I guess I forgot about program- ming some of the pages of my old yearbook a couple of years ago. Grandson, this will be the best way to tell you about my school years. But. back then, I wasn't too much of a go- getter. I played too much in the shad- ows of life. So, I’ll tell you about my best friend Homer Jacoby. He was in everything and did everything. With the computer, the pages of the Sparta '84 pages, and his fading memory, the grandfather continues to tell the tale ... Top Left The white letters of the MHS show the pride that the students have in the school. Top Center An elementary student's view of the awesome high school. Top Right Coming off of East Rt. 30, Fulton Motor Sales provides an introduction to the small, rural town of McConnellsburg. Bottom Left — Snow and wet roads arc an unwelcome site for many drivers who don't like the mess of winter. Bottom Center The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. But don't go straight here, or you might get a ticket. Bottom Right — Decisions. Decisions. Go straight, and end up in Breezcwood. Turn right, and end up in Mt. Union. Or, turn left, and end up in Warfordsburg. Opening 7

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A Look Back To McConnellsburg “Grandson, let me now take you back to my hometown. McConnells- burg. where I spent a great deal of my early life. -McConnellsburg South Cen- tral Pennsylvania Fulton County -Population — Boro-1,200 School District-4.300 -McConnellsburg High School East Cherry Street Enrollment-about 500 Grade Level — 7-12

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Unrelated “Homer was a typical American teenager. He loved to have fun and knew that school was more than books and tests. When Homer was a junior, he was there to decorate for the prom, and helped tear it down. Afterwards, he jumped in his car and cruised town, just for the fun of it. Homer sure was busy in his senior year. Between the senior play the musical, and graduation, he didn't have much time at home, and he loved Top Left — Greg Strait is a firm believer in getting eight hours of sleep. Top Right — Chris Strait and Mary Thom- as relax by taking a leisurely ride through the fair grounds. Center - Chowing down is not against the law according to Mark Peck. Tim Peck, and Mike Feagley. Bottom — Marianne Sickles instructs a youngster in the art of swimming. Right — Michelle Mellon doesn’t get too excited when Lana Kcrlin knocks at her door. every minute of it. But after gradu- ation, he knew that it was over. He had to face the real world.” The old grandfather types in Stu- dent Life, and the Stuadcnt Life sec- tion appears on the screen. He looks through the pages on the screen and goes back in time ... 5tudEnt 8 Student Life