Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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From Cosmetology to Electronics Yes, there is an alternative to college. If a stu- dent does not want to attend college, but would like to improve his skills in certain trades, the Technical Center offers courses ranging from auto mechanics, to electronics, to nursing. A bus is provided to transport students to and from the center each day. Students spend three periods of the school day at the Technical Cen- ter. After the completion of any of these courses, students are prepared to obtain a job in which he can use his new skills. Cindy Lipscomb and Burt Rogers look at newly developed pictures. Working on the engine of a car, Durwood Barker finds a problem. Marty Gallo and Charles Brown work in the electronics lab at the Technical An unwilling victim has her hair styled by Barbara Watkins. Center. 16 Academics

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Charles Sewall, Laura Wright, and Caro! Armstrong drink on the job. The comedy Barefoot in the Park had the smallest cast Midlothian has had in several years. Competition for the parts created great anxiety among those who auditioned because there were only six characters. Rehearsal for the play began soon after school started. Three months of time and effort was evi- dent opening night. The play opened on Wednesday, November 8, and ran through Sat- urday. Although most plays have a considerable amount of confusion, Barefoot in the Park ran smoothly with one exception. In the play Victor Velasco, a gourmet cook, served the Bratter fam- ily a dish called “niche.” For most performances, the cast used vienna sausages, but one night a member of the stage crew substituted sardines for sausages. Although this may have been diffi- cult for the cast to swallow, they ate it without disrupting the action of the play. Mrs. Banks, Corie’s mother, is greeted by Corie and Paul Bratter in their new home. Academics

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Tourists To many students, the thought of touring Eu- rope is merely a dream. However, for some stu- dents at Midlothian this dream became a reality during spring break. Mrs. Robertson, a Latin teacher, accompanied a group to Italy; and two Spanish teachers, Mrs. Flippen and Mrs. Hop- kins, escorted groups to Spain. The students who visited Rome were particu- larly lucky because they were in the Vatican while the Pope was delivering his Easter message. In Spain, the trip included tours of the major cities. Torre Molinos proved to be a great place to get a little sun before returning to the United States. The students spent one week in Europe. All who went on these trips agreed that the culture and the knowledge that they gained would never be forgotten. The Latin students stood in awe of the fountains in Tivoli. 2¥ oF TTA ANN 4; seserieetir Sor Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Tammy Cawthorne, and Sarah Selby enjoy a walk in the streets of Florence. Tracey Lott enjoys imitating a Spaniard. Academics 17