Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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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

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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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A New York Fantasy The Junior-Senior Prom of 1981 was centered around a theme of “New York Fantasy.’ Featuring the music of ‘‘Union Pacific,” some 200 couples, most of them dressed in the traditional senior white, danced, laughed, and visited with their friends from 8:00 until 12:00. The figure, including ranking representatives from each school organization, started the event at 8:30. After the figure, the announcement of king and queen was made with Joe Pierce as king and Connie Boehling as queen. Then the dancing started with the rock music of ‘‘Union Pacific’’ and the evening slowly wound down at 12:00. Afterwards were the traditional parties, dinners, and breakfasts, but the obvious high- light of the evening was the prom produced by the hardworking juniors. Top right: Dena Hylton thinks her date is so hand- some. Middle left: Renee Shelton dances the night away. Middle right: Sarah Watson gets by with a little help from her firends. Right: The 1981 Sopho- more Servers. 22 Student Life Prom