Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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CLOCKWISE: DURING HALF TIME OF THE The time spent away from school or classes was an important and valued part of the year for everyone. Student life was the point when classmates became friends and a school became Midlothian. Aca- demics, sports, and people combined to make the distinctive student life of Midlo. With the large student body, individuality was a prevailing characteristic, but it was precisely this individuality that united and formed life at Midlo. The whole school joined in homecom- ing activities and the ‘Going Out in Style” theme. The junior class later devoted much time and funds to honoring the Class of 1984 with yet another spectacular prom. Music fans remembered the many concerts attended and the fun times ac- companying them. But “big events’ did not occur every week and it was everyday happenings that composed the majority of student life. Whether it was the five minutes socializing POWDER PUFF GAME, Seniors Lauren Ellis and Stacey Elliot discuss the game plan. The revival of the traditional powder puff game was organized by seniors Lauren Ellis and Lauren Boclair. ROCKIN’ TO THE BEAT, JV Cheerleader Kim Jones cheers on the football team at Manchester. The JV squad spent up to four days a week practicing or at games. THE COY LOOK OF FRESHMAN Laura Smith is frozen in time. The freshmen faced a difficult year adjusting to the academic and social pressures of high school. DRUMMER BRAD ROBERTS concentrates on his music while the band plays at a pep rally, a time to social- ize and show school spirit. between classes or afternoons after school watching t.v., students cherished free time. As a break from school, many participated in outside activities or worked for various employers. Another type of free time for the student was the long-awaited weekend. The week- end allowed time to work on homework or time to go out with friends. Parties re- mained the highlight of the weekend. However, the number of willing hosts and hostesses diminished, and students resort- ed to other forms of entertainment. Foot- ball and basketball games and local restau- rants were places to meet and organize. Some students watched cable movies or went to local cinemas, despite the high ad- mission prices. Throughout the year students sought ways to spend free time and make new friends, and in this they created a point where a school assumed a personality of individuality and distinction. Individuality gave the school personality and