Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

Page 9 text:

“Speaking words of wisdom—” The wisdom and knowledge of the faculty is shared with students. From science and math to English and history, a wide scope of ideas are in- troduced for the student to develop in his Own way. “A time when dreams so long denied can flourish—” The last year of high school, a time of change for seniors, is when seniors begin to realize their dream of college or trade. Plans are followed that lead to a dream career, and through these plans, seniors become indepen- dent and responsible people. “Where are you going to; do you know?—” Many questions, difficult answers, and little time compose the year for juniors. A junior faces a tough academic year that includes preparation for the selection of a favorite col- lege; however, little time is available to ac- complish everything because of a more active social life. “White lace and promises—” New to Midlo- thian, sophomores are promised a more ac- tive social life and a less rigid school day. Sophomores soon learn, though, that there is more work necessary to achieve high scores than ever before. As for their social life, soph- omores are exposed to a variety of activities and must choose the ones right for them. “It takes every kind of people to make what life’s about.—” A united group of individuals makes for a successful club. Everyone is unique at Midlothian, and each person here has a choice of many different activities—from debate to frisbee—that will suit his interests. “We can never know about the days to come, but we think about them anyway—” What kind of year will this be? Each student wonders what activities will be held during Homecoming Week, who will be their date for the prom, how the Talent Show will turn out, what S.C.A. officers will be selected for the next year, and just how each day will turn out. “No time for losing—’’ Midlothian has champions in every sport. From football to tennis, each team spends a great deal of time practicing, and all of this effort and dedication makes losing a rare occasion during each season. ‘he wif 2 Nick Ciucci is forcefully fed by Eric Turner during lunch. Traditionally, boys dressed as cheerleaders entertain students during the Powder Puff game. Theme 5

Page 8 text:

Lyrics Describe Below: David Violette leads the creatures in a cheer.

Page 10 text:

According to Mike Spencer, the traditional way of giving a speech is with your eyes closed. Songs In The Key Of Life—a note about Many extracurricular activities offered the student not only the chance to meet new friends, but also the opportunity to broaden their educational experiences. These activities pro- vided almost all students with a place to pursue their special interests or display their individual talents. Those students who were interested in public speaking and current events found extemporaneous speaking and forensics extremely appealing. Students had thirty minutes to research a current event for their extemporaneous speech, while students chose what they would read for forensics. Competition in both of these activities led to contests on district and regional levels. Visiting another region of the world was intriguing to many students. During spring break, several groups from the lan- guage department offered students the chance for a romantic adventure in Europe. But those students who were unable to make a trip to Europe found the foreign exchange assembly during Language Week very informative. During Language Week, foreign exchange students from many countries were interviewed by students at Midlothian. Each of these activities offered students the opportunity to improve their knowledge of other cultures. The Drama Department at Midlothian extended to all stu- dents the opportunity to exhibit their talents on stage. Partici- pating in a play, whether it be as a member of the cast or as a member of the stage crew, gave students the chance to de- | velop new friendships. However, all those taking part in the play had to be earnest in their desire to participate because such participation required a great deal of time and energy. 6 Academics Jesse Green gives Melanie Price a lesson on how to eat an ice cream cone.