Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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Get a Job Midlothian students handled the high cost of living in various ways. Many stu- dents worked part-time during the week and on weekends to put that ‘“‘liquid gold”’ in their gas tanks as gasoline prices ho- vered at the $1.30 gallon mark. The cost of high school romance also skyrocket- ed, as movie prices hit $3.50, a good meal at a nice restaurant cost anywhere from $10 to $30, and a simple tuxedo for the prom cost $45. Whether it was selling clothes, bussing tables, or pumping gas, many MHS stu- dents found the money they needed in local employment opportunities. Schrafft’s Crepes ’n Cremes in Sycamore Square employed eight Midlo students, and Miller Rhoads at Chesterfield Mall hired nine. Smaller businesses in the area willingly took on high school students as part-time employees. These part-time employment opportunities allowed MHS students to face the transitions of high school life with money in their pockets. (above) Robert Morgan daringly violates the Ukrop’s dress code. (right) Beth Watson does stock work at LaVogue. 20 Student Life Jobs Junior Tim Farmer goes over some paperwork at Thom McCann’s, Chesterfield Mall branch.

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+8 SO- 5 ORS Almost every high school student craves independence and freedom, and Midlothian students were no exception. Perhaps the one object that guaranteed the most freedom was the automobile. The Midlothian area contains several affluent communities, and as a result, a great many Midlothian students owned their own cars. Many other students have worked for years to afford their own cars. But in either case, those four wheels gave a feeling of independence and accom- plishment. Even with the energy short- age, the 1981 school year saw no short- age of cars in the student parking lot. (upper left) Greg Allen is more than eager to show- off his wheels to the girls. (lower left) Bill Simmons prepares to show-off his car. (below) Matt Brown thinks he’s ‘‘soooo bad!”’ (bottom right) Larry Gore checks-out the action in his rear view mirror. Student Life Cars 19

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Junior class members Joanne Gerow, Lisa Black, Kim Massie, and Kathy White discuss preparations for the prom. (left) Prom co-chair- man Lisa Rinaldi prepares to spread newspa- pers before the painting begins. QHNSUHRFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA Prom Prep With rising prices, the members of the junior class had their work cut out for them when they began to make prepara- tions for the prom. Co-chairmen Lisa Rin- aldi and Janice McElwee led the junior class in designing, painting, and decorat- ing for the May 9th event. Centered around a theme of ‘“‘A New York Fanta- sy,’ prom settings had to be provided for the enjoyment of 200 couples. All material used in the construction also had to be fireproofed under the watchful eyes of the Chesterfield fire marshall. In addition, a hugh parachute had to be precariously attached to the gym ceiling. As is traditional every year, tired junior class members spent the last week be- fore the event missing classes and much — needed rest in order to finish final preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom of 1981. (above) Linda Phillips mixes some fire-proof- ing chemicals for Will Shingleton, under the watchful eyes of chairman Lisa Rinaldi. (far left) Janice McElwee tries to hide among the ferns. (left) Kathy White gets the job done. Student Life Prom Prep 21