Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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(continued from page 2) minds was aided by the addition of new | courses such as AP biology and a course popu- | lar with many males in the senior class, guitar | So Midlothian found that “growing” was much more than a present participle. It was the students, the faculty, the atmosphere, and the attitudes. It was making decisions, assuming responsibilities, and, finally, graduating. Ap- | propriately enough, those who know Midloth- | | ian deemed this institute of learning and grow- | ing, the “BIGGEST” in the county. | | ABLE TO LEAP NUMBER ONE in a single bound. Captain Midlo stimulates the | spirit of the student body. Wellons Mast attempts to organize homecoming layouts for the’87 TROJAN. L FLUSTERED BY THE BUSTLE OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR, Yearbook Editor eee SR eHeeee PEEP Cpening 5

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bu | ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL — a Midlo student blends in with the ee bricks while taking a much needed break. TRYING TO GET BACK into the literary swing of things, Junior Billy Nelson decides he'd rather chat with friends than read short stories.

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GO WING It began at school and continued through weekends and vacations. Student life was in perpetual motion. Morning rush hour in the halls brought hurried “hello’s” and questions about homework from the previous night Lunch was a social time — gabbing with friends and eating to the beat of various musical “talents.” Some students, however, chose to eat to the beat of a different drum in the open commons. When the final bell rang, the party moved to the parking lot. Students extended their school day 10-I5 minutes standing by their cars, mingling with friends and making plans for the weekend. Weekend hot spots included Midlo football and basketball games, the occasional party, and the last resort — McDonald’s. Homecoming with Casper attracted many ‘Knights in White Satin.” With prom back on the Southside, extravagantly attired prom goers danced the night away at the Holiday Inn, located on the endlessly expanding Midlothian Turnpike. When June I2 rolled around, most students felt they had done their share of growing throughout the year and were ready for their two month summer break. On the other hand, 410 Seniors assured themselves that graduation was not just the end of one growth cycle, but also the beginning of a brand new one. U PON THE REINSTATE- REAR VIEW OF STU- MENT OF PEP RALLIES, DENT LIFE finds Kim Seniors found themselves com- Boerner and Michael Casciello peting with sophomores for the loitering in an after school han- spirit stick award. gout — the parking lot.