Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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DECKED-OUT ART TEACHER, MR. TERRELL, shows that he, too, has been captivated by the ‘spring bug” as he sports his Hawaiian attire. CATCHING THOSE LUNCH-TIME RAYS further strengthened the hold the “spring bug’’ had on Midlothian stu- dents. 26 Student Life

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OUT-OF-DOORS WAS A WINTER WONDERLAND where icicles hung like stalactites from every roof around. KING OF THE MOUNTAIN, WILL BRADHAM defends his territory as he packs the perfect snowball. ous ened GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENT, BERNHARD LEINEMAN grabs a book and runs for cover from the attack. UNCOVERING THE STUDENT PARK- ING LOT after the second January storm was the first step in the resump- tion of classes. MICHELLE ““GLAMOUR-GAL” HARRIS shows perfect sledding style while - Wearing an oversized stocking cap. CAN’T GET ENOUGH! Mr. Tracey and his daughter find Midlothian a great place to spend the snow days. Student Life ap,

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ee om ‘ as - he re TRS SEER BR Per wee HEY MAN HOW’S THE SUN? Seniors Tony Natale and Dave McCormack find it very relaxing as they kick back and have a snack. The Bug That Ate Midlo That insidious monster, the “spring bug,” crept into Mid- lothian a bit earlier than usual. The contagion spread quickly among the student body as students and faculty were glad to shake off the cold which had gripped them during the winter months. Summer-like temperatures at the beginning of March prompted visions of sun tans and outdoor fun. However, the few warm days faded into cold ones quickly. As spring break approached, expectations were high that the weather would be pleasant. Students were eager to leave classes behind to revel in their spring ‘‘sickness.’’ At one point the school board had de- cided to withdraw 2 of the 5 days set aside for the break in order to make up 2 of the 7 days missed because of snow. Joyfully, on Friday, April 18 (the day before the break was to begin), the school board re- versed its decision and rein- stated the 2 days, making April 20 to 24 the official holiday for Chesterfield students. Their decision came as a result of a circuit court ruling in response to a suit brought by 8 Chester- field County teachers who charged “breach of contract.” The vacation days turned cold, grey, and damp in Rich- mond. Hence, many left the vi- cinity in search of nicer condt- tions. While Angie Macri went to Nags Head to get the rays, she found even the Carolinas were plagued with this wretched weather. However, those who went to the outer limits were able located the sun. Cancun, Mexico seemed to be the perfect place to wor- ship the sun and surf in the company of Midlo’s Kay Cole- man and Denise McGlynn. So while Richmond was drenched in this dreadful “monsoon,” river excursions were impossi- ble. Typically, the day on which students returned to school, the weather turned sunny, as temperatures peaked in the high 60's. Spirits improved as the weather warmed and June 13 approached. The trips to tan- ning salons were no longer necessary. The sun craze hit Midlothian with a red-hot im- pact. While soaking up the sun was important in celebrating spring, educational tolerance began to dwindle. As teachers tried to complete the work load, students drifted farther away as the spring bug hit Midlothian. Student Life 27