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

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“NOTHING IS QUITE AS SURE AS CHANGE” he More Things Change the More They Stay the I Same The past six years have been the classic times I in our lives from the enthusiasm of our first high school A day to the acute case of senioritis that finds most of us more interested in spending time with our pillows than with classmates and the grind. Do you remember what it was like to be in seventh grade? Being intimidated by the big bad seniors and rushing from class trying to beat the three minute bell is a seventh grader's fate. Probably the best change about that year was the earlier dismissal. Eighth grade was really no different. We still rushed to classes with four of five books in each hand, but at the end of the year we have the opportunity to choose our curriculum for the next year. As freshmen, we found ourselves grouped with those who had made the same choices of Academic. Business, or Ag General curriculum. For some, ninth grade meant playing sports for the first time in front of big crowds or being in Senior Chorus or Band. We also were able to join various clubs in our freshman year. Social life picked up as some began to date. In our Sophomore year, we were worried about the dreaded biology and geometry class. Varsity sports claimed some of our best talents. Driving became a big part of life. Tradition found us ordering school jackets and class rings. Our junior year was one of both fun and challenge. For those who planned to attend college, there were the SAT’S. The biggest event of our junior year was the prom. Many hours were spent decorating and unde corating for this elite dance. Finally, after all those LONG years, we are seniors. This year has meant closer relationships with teachers and friends, senior skip day. senior trip, and most of all GRADUATION!! This year was spent planning our futures — applying for college or trade schools, joining the military, or just getting out in the world and getting a job. Business and vocational agriculture students participated in the Co-op program. But most of all. as SENIORS we had to set an example and give leadership for the underclassmen. Throughout these years, we learned a lot. forgot a lot. but these were definitely the classic years, classic times, and classic experiences of our lives. 2 THEME

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