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

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ditional team sports. There were plenty of active organi- zations to be a part of. Scouts and Explorers provided plenty of activi- ties during the year. In addition, 4H, choirs, and other youth organizations were available for the group oriented student. Perhaps the most popular activity was to hop in the car and cruise the local circuit or go to the malls in Chambersburg and Hagerstown for some shopping and a movie. There was plenty to do. It was sim- ply a matter of taking some initiative to find it. Top — Mr Mitchell is proud to have taken part in the filming of the Speilberg-Lucas film. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Above — Jeff Mellon stands wishing he could afford gas for this nice van. Left — This is a rare shot of Miss Brant relaxing. Out of School 13

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Plenty To Do Out Of School Despite the closing of the town's arcade, movie theater, and Teen Cen- ter, there was still plenty to do out of school if the student was willing. In sports the opportunities ran the gammit from hunting and fishing the county's mountains ans streams to BMX racing, skiing and golf. Sum- mer soccer and baseball provided ad- Abote left — One must be very dedicated to run to practice in shorts and a T-shirt in the dead of winter Abo e right — The state BMX championship was held in McConncllsburg in the fall. Above — Travis Daniels. Joe Murdock, and Jim Rauch get in a quick game at Joe’s Pool Hall Right — As a last resort, cruise town. 12 Out of school

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McCOIMNELlSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Presents January 26 and 28. 19X4 8:00 P.M. Mct'onnellsburg High School Auditorium Cast (in order of appearance) Betty Lou Maxwell, daughter........Sherri Kelso Bernadinc. Betty Lou's best friend Christy Coltrin Connie Maxwell, daughter...........Lana Kerlin Wilbur Maxwell, son.........................Joe Murdock Janet Maxwell, mother............Missy Humbert Hercules Nelson, Wilbur's bosom pal Travis Daniels Aunt Mary, Mrs. Maxwell's aunt.....Lori Shade John Maxwell, father........................Tim Walker Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Maxwell's friend, Grover's mo- rn ............................Annette Kendall J.C. Mallory, Mr. Maxwell's boss...Dion Miller Grover Jennings, Connie's boyfriend . Frank Shehan Louie, would-be robber, low I Q....Greg Strait Gertrude. Louie's wife, partner in crime JoAnn Sex- ton Gladys, the newlv-hircd maid...Bron Greathcad Clara Smith, undercover cop......Celeste Thomas It was opening night. The lights went down, and the curtain opened to the large crowd. All of the hopes and expectations of the cast and crew were finally resolved. The butterflies grew increasingly worse as hearts pounded against the rib cages. The first lines were spoken, and the fury within suddenly ceased. The Class of 1984 proudly present- ed It's Great To Be Crazy from the pen of Donald Payton. Under the di- rection of Mr. Howells and student director Keith Newell, the cast of 15 seniors put on one of the best plays ever. Also, it w as one of the most prof- itable plays in years, packing the house both nights. The play was for the first time pre- sented in January instead of the tradi- tional April. Therefore, the hard work started at the end of October and was ended on the second presen- tation on January 28. Although “It’s Great To Be Crazy was called a senior play, there were numerous underclassmen who were behind the scenes of the play. Under the supervision of Miss Wald, both seniors and underclassmen built the stage, worked the props, and did other odd jobs. It certainly was great to be crazy. 14 Senior Play