Osbourne High School - Eyrie / Hi Jacket Yearbook (Manassas, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1972 volume:

(The Hi-Jacket) 1971-72 ... In my opinion, it will not cease until a crisis shall have been reached and passed. A house divided against itself cannot stand.” I believe this Government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved-1 do not expea the house to fall,—but I do expect it will cease to be divided .... A. Lincoln (1809-1865) (§ nee upon a time in the fabled land of Middle America, there dwelt a farming people . . . with their barns and country stores. And they called their town Manassas. One hundred years after the Civil War, when cannon had ceased to echo down the valleys and the land was at peace again, a narrow ribbon of gray invaded, moving slowly at first, . . then faster, until it could not be escaped. Down that desolate strip of technology drove the builder and buyer. Hand in hand, they destroyed all- building, paving, buying, selling, a cold city of matchbox houses where a forest once breathed. SORENSEN CONSTRUCTION CORR Rising from hastily-poured foundations, gas stations and eating places appeared, hundreds of faceless buildings, to complement the matchbox developments, stretching from horizon to horizon, endlessly on. One thing everyone neglected: schools. The matchbox childrerm eded pat schools. So-a student body was broken to tw two separate groups, arriving and at differei i times-two disjointed schoo s. Ifliad bjjjpme . M . A House Divided During the first few days of September, split shifts upset no one. It was novel. An adventure. But then someone tried to plan a club meeting (or was it a pep rally?), and no one could answer their question, “When?” If a meeting was held after each shift, nobody came. If the meeting was held at night, first shift students wouldn t come. After all, how late can one stay at school when he has to be back the next morning at seven-thirty? The advantages of split shifts were soon discovered too. With students entering and leaving all day, skipping techniques were greatly simplified. McDonalds’ midday business picked up, and many students learned the joys of attending school from ten-twenty to one-thirty. Although split shifts were a prominent feature of fall, tnere was football (we even beat Stonewall!), girls’ basketball, fallen leaves, and The Fantasticks. When people from both shifts got together, there were successes. But who’ll forget the many times when people didn’t get together, and plans fell through? Queen Bees Suffer First Losing Season With Coach Huff Little Bees Squeeze By To ease the introduction of hoys’ rules into girls’ basketball, the Queen Bees and Little Bees enlisted the help of Coach Brinkley (OHS) and Coach Sloan (SJHS) this summer. Even with this assistance, the adjustment was hard for the team. Also plaguing the team was the loss of experienced players by graduation. With the 16 new rules and lack of experience, the team had to be virtually rebuilt. The result was Coacfi Nancy Huff s first losing season. The Little Bees, coached by Millie Packard, had the same difficulties as the varsity team, but escaped a losing season with one more win than loss. Next year, with more ex- Mary Pettus jumps to ! eat a Garfield opponent to a rebound. Haseltine Stewart collides as Holly Davenport and {oan Breeden hunt for the hall. Donna ’enton goes up for a rebound while Grace Dunaway looks on. Becky Smith shoots two for Osbourn. Ann Lee and Kathy Sams await a decision from Coacn Millie Packard. Mary Pettus awaits the tap from Sharon Grady. Donna Penton and Mary Pettus help Michelle Kuhn fight to keep the ball; Coach Huff reviews the statistics sheet to brief the team; Sharon Grady searches for a teammate to receive the ball: Sharon Grady stands ready, hoping her opponent will miss the ball; trying to escape her opponent, Cathy Peters dribbles towards her goal; Sharon Grady races Garfield opponents across court. perience and team coordination the girls’ talents will undoubtedly result in a successful season. VARSITY Osbourn 38 Stonewall 67 58 Brentsville 39 30 Garfield 17 41 YV'oodbridge 77 67 Quantico 66 46 Stonewall 56 53 Brentsville 30 34 Garfield .50 37 Woodbridge 55 66 Quantico 55 TOURNAMENT Osbourn 33 Woodbridge 65 J.V. Osbourn 43 Stonewall 24 47 Brentsville 14 24 Garfield 25 29 Woodbridge 34 29 Quantico 24 45 Stonewall 26 19 Brentsville 22 27 Garfield 28 35 Woodbridge 41 33 Quantico 6 New rules-obstacle for team Experience needed 19 Although the normal Thursday night bonfire ceremonies didn t take place as scheduled, the parade began Friday night at 6:00. Various school organizations were represented by floats, many encouraging the team to victory against Bishop Ireton. But Osbourn started losing immediately, and when one touchdown was finally scored, it was too late. The final score was 30-6, but it didn’t really matter, Osbourn had lost homecoming games before. Interested, but knowing they can't win now, No. 10 and No. 52 wait on the bench for the game’s end. Raised fists and opened mouths, some juniors give cheer, while young children just wonder what’s going on. Preparing for the parade, as Jerry Gregory knows, it is helpful to have a relative in the construction business. Ready to snap the ball, the Bishop Ireton Cardinals face Osbourn. Riding in the parade are a live “bug”, and a cardinal. Megaphone obscuring her face, you still know she’s spirited: But couldn't the crowds cheer louder? Supporting a pole (or is it supporting him), Gary Fontana helps prepare for homecoming. Homecoming Preparations Half-time of the game brought the parade of homecoming princesses. Meanwhile, the envelope containing the queen’s name was presented to announcer, John Fulton, who showed its contents to the Hi-Jacket photographer. But soon everyone knew that the football team had selected Pam Hart as queen. Pam was escorted onto the field by Ken Reeves and was crowned by the ’70-71 Homecoming Queen, Pat Smith. A homecoming princess for the first time, Jennifer Smith proudly represents her class. Gentle swirls of hair ornament Junior princess, Grace Dunaway. Lace, lowers, and curls, Sharon Grady and Anna Marie Robinson represent the Sophomore Class. Pam Hart heads homecoming court. During the halftime show, Mr. Preston Stone presents flowers to Pam, who has been crowned by Pat Smith. Slightly dazed escort, Danny Fones, locks arms with Senior princess T. C. Stevens. Lovely white corsage contrasted by the darkness of her gown, Liz Winfield represents the Junior class. Straight hair shining, Gin- fer Allen and Vicki Dean represent the 'reshman class. Court 77 For Homecoming dance this year, Malcolm Ames chose committees who transformed Osbourn's gym into a red and black “Casino Royale The corridor of slot machines ushered couples into the gvm for an enchanted night. While dark corners excited the hearts of lovers, go-go girls decorated the bright spots. Faster tempos hurled decorum out the doors. People loved it. Homecoming Casino In the discotheque setting, freshmen through seniors gulp refreshments as they chat. Hesitant to dance, students clutter the floor. A band member concentrates on his song. In the aftermath darkness, Maya Hoenigmann prepares the clean-up job. Unpleasant confrontations occur even in the most pleasant surroundings as Debbie Harlow and David Kidd discover here. Go-go girl Mary Anne Chadhan swings on her platform. With his characteristic grin, Malcolm Ames converses. Dark comers excite the hearts of lovers . . . like Keith Keiper and Laura Wayland. Dirt, mud, and sweat dominate the football field each afternoon as always. But this week there seems to be a change—a difference in attitude. The players have more confidence and drive. They have a new play, and they’re going to beat Stonewall. The coacn calls plays as the boys block and tackle. The dirt sticking to their skin from the torrents of sweat doesn’t seem to bother them. The number of incapacitated teammates doesn’t down their spirits either—the players on the field just hope they won’t join the wounded. Even running laps as punishment for blunders doesn’t faze these boys. They are sure that they can win the biggest game of the year. They know they’ll win over rivals Marching along the freshly-lined field, Gary Joiner speculates on Osbourn's chances against Stonewall. Forming grim line, Ed Keys, J. T. Taylor, and Barry Thomasson are confident that hard work will lead to victory. Practicing a play, the boys are more determined than usual to get it right. Facing empty stands, band members envision the crowds that will attend the game. Speaking animatedly. Coach Holsclaw describes the shot-gun play that will lead to the season's second win. 28 What will they think of next? What could top a mock football scrimaee between two teams of girls who can score touchdowns at the same time? And what can beat class presidents getting pies thrown in their faces? And for those still not happy, how about a Raider hung in effigy? These thrilling things occurred at the spirited pep rally the afternoon of the game. Sitting in their Mercedes Benz, two students disregard the policy of mandatory attendance at the pep rally. Three members of the Manassas police department observe from the sidelines as things get underway. Purchasing tickets for the nard-fought game, two fans, like nearly everyone eke, expect a Stonewall win. Tossing the coin, the referrees as well as the players look forward to a rough game. Victim of the pep rally pie-throw, Roger Simond decides he's done his part for the fight against Stonewall. Relaxing before Ore game, players wonder if they really can win against the great odds. Mike to his mouth, Don Ferrell grimaces while deciding what to say. Standing alone among tne lights, the parking attendant worries about fitting all the cars into the glass-filled student parking lot. Lights, crowds, and cars—can Osbourn possibly win? Pushing through the gates, friends meet, groups gather, and everyone talks of the game. Pep rally lends 29 Surprising everyone from the Journal Messenger’s sports editor to Stonewall coach and students to Osbourn students, the Yellow Jackets were out front throughout the game. During the first half Osbourn repeatedly pulled ahead by a touchdown; then Stonewall would tie the score. Between the teams, thirty-five points were scored, and two hundred yards were gained. First half surprises crowd Staring from the liench, a Yellow Jacket marvels that Osbourn is ahead. Gaze fixed on the action, a band member prepares herself for the band’s cooperative effort with Stonewall. Flinging his hands in the air, the ref declares that Osbourn has scored again—3 touchdowns in one half. Squatting with camera in hand, a photographer searches for a shot of the shot-gun play that won the game. Smiles on every face, the crowd is jubilant at the first-down—looks like Osbourn will score again! Standing in formation for the cheer, a JV cheerleader's thoughts are really on the field; this is just the second game we’ve even Ireen ahead. Carefully handling their instruments, the band members, usually preoccupied with thought of their halftime show, are engrossed in the final scoring on the field. 31 Half-time slowly passed as impatient Osbournites gulped cokes and coffee and passed judgement on the bands—kick-off for the second half followed, and the game slowed. Neither team made great gains, and little scoring was done. Fans seemed satisfied—especially as the clock reached 0 the last time, and the scoreboard showed that Osbourn had won 20-15. Shivering from the below-norm temperatures, Kathy McIntyre relaxes to talk to her sister Maureen and cheerleader Jeannine Dunn during half-time. Snap at the hall-blur of motion—loss ol three. Marching—well, sitting during the half-time snow, Tom Garber displays his skill on the tuba in spite of a recently-removed cast. A half-time pep talk by Coach H. Holsclaw leads to a hard-fought, but scoreless second half. Tackling and tumbling, the players fight for the ball as the crowds in the background search for it. Fists clenched. Coach Holsclaw' takes a moments during half-time to compare notes. Victory’s laurels within reach 33 “Hey, man—we won!” “What did you expect?” Ordinarily critical students had suddenly known all along that Osbourn would win. Previous non-believers paid off bets. Football players speculated on the fact that their season had been almost perfect—after all, we won the opening game and the Stonewall game, what else is there? And everyone headed for Mac’s, Pizza Hut or a party. But in these after-game gathering places, the usual cryptic comments about the crummy team and the bumbling players and the lousy coaches were replaced by praise for these very people. Ah—how fickle we Osbourn students are! Pushing through the gym door and grinning, the victorious team members receive praise instead of snickers tonight. “Beat Osbourn —their spirit was as high as ours, their record was far better, but they lost by five points. Deserted—no more tension or enthusiasm—nothing left of it now but a well-worn field,that the boys’ gym classes will clean up, and one lone spectator. Waves, clenched fists, peace signs, most of all those tremendous grins—Osbourn beat Stonewall 20-15! Aftermath 35 Osbourn’s first musical since My Fair Lady, The Fantastics drew much applause. Since the cast was small, each part was major— rpl-,p Ua n f ocfi Lrc even the Mute, played eflec- I dllLdoLlLlvo tively by John Fulton. The au- dience marvelled at the many deaths of Mortimer (Turner Ashby) and wondered if Tommy Garl er really was under all that 36 fabulous make-up of the aged actor, Henry. The famous voices of Charles Yates and Gloria Huggins came through beautifully as usual. Dan Shuber as El Gallo acted his best along with Keith McCoy and Bruce Murphy, the plotting fathers. Disgusted by the lack of cooperation, “Hud explains to his cast what he expects. The Fantasticks banner hides the props as the play begins. Mr. Huddleston adds the finishing touches to Tom Garber’s make-up. Susan Davis, Patti Glover, and Ferdinand Ocetek prepare for their performances. John Fulton consoles himself with the thought that it could be worse. Contorted Turner Ashby dies for the thousandth time in rehearsal. Charles Yates examines the subway station during the cast's New York trip to see a professional play. John Fufton, Gloria Huggins, Amy Tovar, Tom Carlrer, Turner Ashby, Dan Shuber gather. Ms. Wade pauses for a frustrated smoke. 37 The humble Mute (John Fulton) ties a ribbon around Gloria Huggins' wrist as she explains its meaning. With El Gallo (Dan Shuber) at his feet, the bov (Charles Yates) describes how “1 Can See It!” Crawling upstage, Mortimer (Turner Ashby) dies again. Mute and moon guarding them, tne boy and girl find serenity. As father Bruce Murphy and son entertain, El Gallo and the girl remain onstage. Fathers Keith McCoy and Bruce Mu. phy sing “Never Say No”. In a dramatic sword fight, the boy rescues the girl from El Gallo's hired kidnappers. The fathers and children plan the wedding during the first happy ending, at the end of the first act. Tambourine in hand, Henry (Tom Garber) demonstrates his acting skill. 38 Working with Ms. Betty Wade and Mr. Greg Huddleston as directors and in cooperation with the choral and drama departments, the cast acted under newly-purchased lights. Those people who missed tne performances missed one of the most professional events of the year. Unique Musical 39 As cold breezes whistled through the lobby doors and basketball replaced football, Osbourn adjusted to winter routine. Although first-shift envied the late-sleeping second-shift and second-shift sighed over first-shift’s free afternoons, the split shift had solved several problems. At least classes were smaller and halls less crowded. Other than a revised time schedule for sports and clubs, school kept its normal, insane routine. When the SCA president resigned, the new election ushered in Glenn Mo-zingo and Christmas at the same time. Basketball season ended in a sweaty haze of defeat. Students learned that they must again suffer through final exams in spite of SCA efforts. Crafty politics by the county angered many who were concerned over educational reform and the fluctuating weather upset even more tempers. Did Osbourn spirit survive the disappointments? According to many students and teachers at Oslxmrn, yes! Winter School politics warmed the chill of winter . . . Wrestling Coach Bob Bailess says that the 1971 wrestling team had a successful season because the boys were dedicated to the team. Many hours of practice resulted in an undefeated season for Evan Lewis as well as many wins for other wrestlers. Many of these boys intend to wrestle next year also. Restless spectators observe a hard fight as the ref stands tall, noting every movement. Tense encouragement comes from Coach Bailess because Stonewall is ahead. Awaiting the right instant, opponents circle one another. As two wrestlers begin their match. Stonewall team members observe and encourage. Interest moves to the floor as Brentsville goes in for the pin. Copying and learning from wrestlers and ref, children have their own match. Rather disappointed, JV coach Miller feels he personally has been defeated. After his match, a wrestler is warmly received by his teammates. 43 44 « The Talent Show, traditionally sponsored by the junior class, was like most class projects, organized and presented by a few members of the class who were led by David Grant. In addition to student talent, the teachers f resented a skit. Students per-ormed in the usual musical and dramatic acts and commercials presented between acts. Teachers Aid Amateur Hour” Lace and velveteen contrast Chopin's harshness during leah Ann Coone's performance. As Malcolm Ames poses, the greaser hang gathers. In “Laugh-ln spoof, the dirty old man (Mr. Huddleston) has a tumble. Emcee Ron Settle jokes. Complementing and contrasting one another, Patti Holmquist and Vicki Oliver sing. As some actors wait to go on their commercials, Malcolm Ames inquires about prop storage. 45 46 Commercials featured greasers, led by Harry Carter and Paul Green, and even the tricycle last year’s sophomore class used for a talent show skit. The money from the Talent Show was used for the prom. Cash prizes were presented to the sponsors of the winners: Paul Burke’s band, Marlene Ellis who sang, and Mary Pettus and Gloria Huggins who did a musical comedy act. The problems of a simple tree-carrier (Harry Carter) leave a question with the audience (Paul Green a cop?) Patti Hol-mquist solos on “Superstar. In police attire, student rides the now-familiar tricycle. Echoes of laughter come even from other actors—Ms. Offterdinger and Mr. Mallard—during Ms. Hooker's performance as a prostitute. Cop and runner meet—can you imagine being pulled over by a tricycle? Hair swaying, music Hooding the auditorium, Paul Burke and his band placed first. No rest for the weary—Harry Carter's tree keeps growing and liaffling the audience. Laughs, dancing, lots of fun for Ms. Offterdinger and Ms. Capilongo. Talent Show lug niiunc ■ ui headline, you hink, “well, here ler one of those lgs about drugs!” it; it is an article -all kinds of drugs, it shouldn’t be s dumb, for the ugs is a serious, and y, subject, y think that you r become addicted that kind of thing ns to the poor and d the high society; never happen to issed you! How i are! True, being 0 a drug doesn’t everybody; yet it ed to people of high in Prince William hy did they do it? ey taken at the 1 Rehabilitation .vs that for the most one sets out to lependent upon a vever, most knew ver drug they took istlv) was addicting, o knew the legal :es of being caught drug. Therefore cannot possibly be plain the first plunge ise. g Dependancy hen does a person dependent upon a pattern is generally J for all addicting e heroin addict will an example, ount needed to make “high” with heroin, ith each individual. fever. He develnnes hr� t flashes and becc user quit narc psyc meai it or whe wit! ques take with Cc addii depr dope how A “ frien pari avail; the goes the Ddl UJ The you you both unpr of t const are s each the p A retail his breath and clothes. Irritations of the mucus membranes of the nose may cause excessive nasal narcotic addict, may, if use is prolonged, have his mind begin to deteriorate, begin the destruction of his brain and Thp ahnsei national issue, Roger Mudd and five other members of a CBS 1 day and Under a new sponsor, Mr. Rollins, the Osbourn Yellow Jacket educated and entertained the students with its facts and comments. Deprived of any help from the journalism classes this year, the staff still maintained its high calilier of work. For the second time in the paper’s history, the staff even compiled a Senior Edition from the responses to a senior questionaire. 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T £ Opportunii jjj aid to a try to find out if t in i« ®ljp f pUnroJarkft Editor............................................. - ... Kathy I'hcunar AMUtanl Editor.................................................Axenda Cartar Feature Editor . . . '............................Cjpdy Van Noppcn New Editor....................................................Debbie Hutto Sports Manaper Jerry Aubrey Advemsing Manaper................................................Owen Rhodes Advertising Staff...........................Liz Winfield. Bonnie Hite hctuie Editor....................................................Judy McKay Osculation Manage' Judy McKay Exchange Manager Cary Joiner Business Manager...............................................Bonnie Hite Secretary ..............................................Susan Morris .....................................Mr. Richard Rollins The O Mr Frajik HoroScopes this month! Follow intuition and you can do no wrong! TAURUS (April 21-May 20) If vm control vour temocr. this highest rat Osbourn i ns! held Marc! Hammond two ratings of superior A t Disi high schoo the highe: division of from I-VI, simplest and VI the most difficult. Bands are judged against a standard of excellence rather than in competition with each 'ELufc— CANCER (June 21-July 21) Financial problems can be solved if you keep aware for golden opportunities! Your Silvef Spring, Md.; and Arlen Saylor, Boyertown Area High School, Boyertown, Pa. Each band director selected three numbers from an iinnrnYrrl lm nf mime In Frapcis McBeth. Other activities include the org Osbourn’s first which will nhv a v college he of 10 percent r each year of lr. Mesite nation of age band ■ vanation saxes — Mr. i jh ry Viel, director of Parkside Junior High School, Randy Hinkel Ricky Seymore, Skip Dean and Chris Naiswald; piano — Debbie Markawitz; drums — Jim Short, and bass — — 25, as Jeannine orman was crowned t) new Osbourn. Compe lg witl 't inline Most staff memliers have official titles which specify their duties hut everyone works at everything together anyway. Kathy Thei-mer, the editor: “I think this staff has come a long way in one year with the little ex- Erience the staff members d. The quality of our coverage has improved and our main objective has been to serve the student body.” Judging from the amount of enthusiastic purchases of the enthusiastic purchases of the Yellow Jacket, the staff has fulfilled its objective. Ready for money-collecting, Liz Winfield welcomes Arenda Carter into room 205. Staff positions, on such a small staff, include almost everyone. Confident of her staff, editor Kathy Theimer directs its work. Examining other school's papers is Carv Joiner’s duty as exchange manager. The finished E k:ct that everyone sees is sold Liz Winfield. Thumbing ough another paper, Cindy VanOppen searches for ideas. Yellow of be rs Cyr lart mners iceed with ro, R ton, Whi m EDITORIAL STAFF I’m a (blue and gold) Yellow Jacket—you’re heard of me, of course. I belong to Osbourn students and most of them still believed in me. But not quite the way their parents believed. Not quite. These kids were too oven-browned by the 1970’s to blindly accept my tradition. They lived in increasing transience and most hadn't the energy for my old rules ’cause they re whirled into this world of 1972 Hot-Cold-Hot-Cold SWITCH. Drilled by hours of TV’ and stereo noise, pounded into molds bv wishful parents, often despaired of by teachers—mv students stniggled for WHAT? Teachers complained that their students didn t care—but care about what? They must have cared for something. Y et so many kids believed it’s such a hi sle’ . Academic subjects were a Tfassle, mles were a hassle, split ’shift ■ were a hassle, and even extracurricular activities were a hassle. The Pep Club, Science-Math Club, Polution Council, Foreign Language Club, and the literary nagazine all withered SHOCK punctured the Yellow . tor lack of interest. Some stu- Jacket pride that had sheltered dem protested the clubs’ de the kids for so long and they infse, buj they died anyway, were left floundering alone. The r Other students criticized those administrators and faculty tried-paper oiganizations—the in they really tried. But the kids had name oim SCA—but nothing a life to catch up with and they happened. Many kids never said just hoped they could catch that a word. They burrowed into fran- Fast Express someday. We Yel-tie gossip and report card fears low Jackets just can’t seem to fly and high-powered cars. Bullets of fast enough because the world is changing and so are our students. mlm With spirit at a peak, the basketball team began its season with victories over Fauquier, Lane, and Albemarle. However, of the remaining fifteen games, only three were victories, ending the season at 6-12, with the team in ninth (last) place in the Commonwealth district. Even though unable to participate in the district tournament the team did have some rallying moments such as the two victories over Stonewall and Marshall Strickland’s 28-point total against Handley. Spirit peaks Intent on winning the game. Coach Crow instructs his team. Ready to start home, Garfield fans are thrilled at their victory. Jumping for the rebound against Lane is Skip Hogan. A leap away from opponents and team mates, an Osbourn player faces the crowd. Sophomores demonstrate spirit during class cheer in front of freshman poster. Woodbridge player seems to give up as Osbournite pushes for two points. 55 Next year with the return of all five starters: Johnnie Morrisey, Warren Henry, Marshall Strickland, Scott Crow, and Skip Hogan, the team will have experience and, if this year sets a trend, student support. However, Coach Bob Brinkley along with seniors Gary Fontana, Jerry Miller, and Greg Dodson, will leave the team. Close, spirited, but losing games with animated Osbourn fans dominated the basketball season. There were some controversies over the refereeing, but in spite of losses, the Osbourn fans, uncharacteristically, remained dedicated to their team. But team is last Encouragement and discipline runs the team. Movement and thought so fast it’s blurred, a Stonewall player scores. Warning the team to be more careful. Coach Brinkley hopes for some scoring. Waiting to go into the game, Scott Crow and Marshall Strickland worry about the game’s losing trend. Struggling Stonewall player crawls toward Scott Crow as Skip Hogan looks on. Ball flies up and misses basket while everyone stands ready for rebound. 57 58 The crowds that characterized junior varsity basketball were as spirited, but not as large as the varsity games. The season did not begin as emphatically as the varsity team’s, and the fans’ memory was of losses. But the team members vinder Coach Stine did gain experience which will benefit them next year. Small crowds Big spirit Grasped hands in circle’s center, freshman players and coach perform traditional spirit-builder. In a close battle for the ball, one Osbourn man seems surrounded. Ref throws the ball, boys jump, and a Yellow Jacket taps the ball. A pep talk to the freshmen during a Saturday morning game. Arriving early for the JV game, the crowds show their spirit during the class cheer. Seemingly suspended in air, two players jump as others wait tensely for the hall. Moment of suspense—ready for rebound, but hope for two points. Leaping gracefully, the players strive to secure the ball. Hands reach—which team is which, who has the ball? s� With each of March’s brief warm snaps, Osbourn students’ impatience grew. Second-shift forgot challdxiards as they jealously watched the first shift leave. Since only first shift could savor those breezy afternoons, spring fever attacked second shift with added force. Absentee Sprin rolls increased mysteriously. Then, fickle winter returned just as the calendar declared spring. Spring sports braved the weather anyway as track and girls’ softball began. Tennis fans suddenly multiplied to over a dozen. The golf team dug out their clubs and, despite the professional strike, baseball tryouts started. Athletes ignored the Supervisors’ threats of fund cuts. County rules were also ignored when the clubs and community organizations used the school after 4:30. Seniors confident of graduation neglected schoolwork as they exchanged calling cards. Those not so confident tried to concentrate, but spring is distracting! Spring fever ignited Spirit jealousies . . . Baseball The baseball team’s overall record under Coach Stevens was an even 8-8, district-wide 5-7. Four losses were by only one run, including a hard-fought 4-3 12-inning battle against Stonewall. Although the team will miss seniors Randy Zimbro, Gary Fontana, John Dodson, Bobby Payne, Eddie Keys, and Eddie Roseberry next year, improvements are anticipated. According to some team members the victories resulted from the players’ cooperation and basic understanding of the game as well as the new coach’s help. The coach, however, received criticism from some players for some of his decisions. Caught in mid-air, a runner charges for second. The umpire follows ths ball into left field to the fielder’s mitt. From a slightly contorted position, an Osbourn man takes off for first. As background activity proceeds, a runner jogs into second. Supported by his shortstop behind him the pitcher begins his wina-up. Remaining steady after the pitch, the pitcher prepares to hurl another strike. Activity spurred by a hit: runners round the liases. 65 March 24, 1972, was a big night for Jean nine Norman as she was crowned Miss Osbourn of 1972. This event, sponsored annually by the senior class, featured 37 girls who had been selected by their classmates’ votes. Gary Fontana did a superb job emceeing the event. Escorts Gary HelseX Randy Zimbro, Royce Robinson, Paul Sutton, Tim Nelson, and Perry Whetzel did an equally fine job. While the judges narrowed tneir choice to Miss Osbourn and runners-up Cynthia Johnson and Pam Hart, the audience enjoyed intermissions and entertainment provided by Patty Danner’s songs and a skit organized by Mary Pettus. Miss O Opening the envelope for finalists' questions, emcee Gary Fontana shows caution, frustration, irritability, and finally—Victory! Flanking the new Miss Osbourn, Jeannine Norman, are runners-up Pam Hart and Cynthia Johnson. Promenading by tissue-paper decorations, escort Gary Helsel follows Jennifer Smith’s smile. Perched cuatiously in the waiting area (cafeteria), Jeannine Dunn makes last-minute repairs. Caught in a transaction, Anna Marie Robinson and friend await the judges' decision. Laughter breaks the tension of waiting for Susan Winfield, TC Stevens, and Cvnthia Johnson, Startled at the judges' decision, Cynthia Johnson braces herself for the finalists' questioning period. Posing for a picture, Jeannine gladly fulfills her role. 67 Softball Pitcher Micky Kuhn faces Stonewall opponent. Disgusted Ms. Huff coaches from the sidelines. As a Stonewall girl approaches first, Osbourn fielders search for ball. Behind the baseline. Coach Huff watches her players at bat. Perched on base, a Stonewall player w aits for the ball as an Osbourn girl follows up her hit. An out at first as Stonewall player slows her approach. The next Stonewall batter pushes to prevent a second out. Rhonda Polen slugs one to Stonewall fielders. At Osbourn where there is a definite lack of championship teams, one can usually count on the girls’ softball team to come out on top. This year things were different as inexperience plagued the team, and a building season was in effect. Coached by Ms. Nancy T. Huff, the girls ended up in fourth place with a district record of 5 wins and 5 losses. Starters for the team were seniors Wanda Austin, juniors Grace Dunaway, Michelle Kuhn, and Rhonda Polen, sophomores Kathy Nugent, Donna Penton, Karen Ward, and Joy Zimbro, and freshman Lisa Hewitt. Miss Huff is looking forward to a better season next year as all the starting players, with the exception of Wanda Austin, are returning next year. 69 Stein sho es, including two ”-1 ver Stonewall. At re: onal jE.C. ClassMjas the onlvj am ro dyfeat Osbourn although the Cave Springs came was a elose 5-4. Helping the team tremendously was the almost per- fect record of number one man Tony Allen. With Julian Smith helping Allen, an almost unbeatable doubles team was formed. Also cheered on by growing crowds wfere double earns including Jeff Havdon and David Rhoads, and Keving Rhoads and Pat Martin. Heady to face the lull is mi mail, Julian Smith. iimTior Ton}' Aljcn, serves. mifher one man. The track shoes of James Jones and David Womack pound out 220 yards. Sinews strain as John Samsky nears his goal in the 880 “dash’’. The Guy with the Flying Hair comes in for a landing in the sawdust. Chris Slack rounds the curve in the miler, chased by Garfield boys. Malcolm Ames, as usual, sprints ahead during another 2-miler. In the 880, crouched John Samsky keeps an eye on his distant goal. Praying (or cursing), Barry Thompson watches that shotput. A broad jumper stretches for a few more inches. Shotput orbited by James Taylor hovers above a housetop. The track team under Coach Crane came in fourth of five teams in the county. Although not sent to regional or state, Eric Stewart, according to other team members, contributed the most to the team by demonstrating ability in almost every category and often placing. Best known throughout the school for track, Malcolm Ames repeatedly broke his own two-mile record and joined John Samsky at state for indoor track as well as attending regional. Also at regional were the mile relay team (David Womack, Ronnie Allen, Glenn Pennington, and John Samsky) and John Samsky in the quarter mile. In outdoor track, James Ta and Ames attended regional. Track On April 18 and 19 audiences saw the culmination of weeks of work. .Although the Thespian Society originally planned to present three plays “Eighteenth Noel” was eliminated because a cast was not selected soon enough. “The Lottery’s” large cast and special lignting demanded extra attention from director Tom Garber. Neither set needed much work, though. Student director more than title 74 Relaxing in cosmetology before the performance, Mr. Hnddleson talks with director Tom Garber and watches makeup preparations. Hiding her make-up from the camera, Diane Rudolph prepares for her on-stage stoning. Fighting for a place at the mirror, Guy Vanover marvels at the job the make-up workers are doing. Concentrating on his mirror-image, John Fulton plans the wrinkles he'll soon have. Like a woman in a beauty parlor, Steve Capps relaxes with cigarette and drink. 75 The cast of “Crawling Arnold” under director Amy Tovar f resented their play at district estival within three weeks of the first rehearsal. In addition to a good rating, the judges presented a critique that proved useful in rehearsals for the second performance. Although the evenings of once-acts received some criticisms for “filth and violence” the cast and crew seemed satisfied at the Thursday night cast party at Pizza Hut. As Rick Bullington (Arnold) explains his drinking habits, Jonalu Jonnstone (Grace), Clara Washington (Millie) and John Fulton (Barry) listen with disgust. Surprise registers w ith Brooksie Duncan (Miss Sympathy) during Bullington’s description of Uncle Walter. An embrace ends the 1 Kittle of minds lietween man and his social worker. Terrified, Mike Pietrzyk and his date watch the stones 76 fly. With listeners Doug Rhodes and I-arry Grant, Guy Vanover (Old Man Warner) tells how it “used to be . The violent end of “The Lottery”—Diane Rudulph. stoned. As Larry Grant and Larry Ligtner watch, Tom Johnson holds the black dot: the lottery's winner . Diane Rudulph explains fier tardiness to her husband, Tom Johnson. Filth And Violence na M thr rtni time that a (John Fnhoa) uecd obacaaiuct Honed to death by the lowai itud«nt director ‘ to ton nd God’i nin m wi AIk . people The pie; too received woee then « name that Hood nm parent! objected to (he ertnetaen foe ton unreaUatk foe k mrone erho did noihme oart ot the tor in winch Mm .ad at tuna, bona Moat 77 “sylvia’s mother said Sylvia’s busy . . The words of this popular song illustrated the schedule of the 1972 OslxMim students: busy. At talking, driving, drama practice, Lionettes, forensics, etc. Just like junior high school. But, maybe prompted bv their age or by the year’s exploding national events and issues, many students added a new occupation to their agenda: worrv. They l egan to worry over that Vietnam War, that squabbling for the presidency, the political game on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, women’s lib, college, jobs. Wage Price Freeze, pollution . . . The English and Social Studies Electives mirrored their concerns with such titles as ‘Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled”, and “What’s Happening Now?”. Yes, those junior high “brats were finally growing up—now they worried, like the adults. Students rallied to meet their increasing concerns. “was school spirit so darned important anymore? why squawk over school unity when there’s that wallace-n i xon - humph rev-mcgovern fight? after all, some of us will be voting in next year’s elections. What’s more important—the school or the world? sure, let’s have fun today at macs, but don’t forget . . . And the cliques from elementary “do we have to attend school? er lietter schools? so these grades wavered apart as enlight- does the school have to bore people are the problem, not ened eyes saw their uselessness, ns? what’s important in life? the money, let s tell them to do Students had learned to think for we see that money seems a big something about our school themselves, without the cliques, issue in the adult scheme of su'd our war and our pollution They had to, if they were con- values, hey-you mean that and ° r dumb lives, come on- cenied alxmt the future. So the green stuff is what its about? or wake up! kids prepared for a future in this does the lack of money to help Osbourn kids now added ail- capitalist era—they began won- a school mean there’s a corre- other important occupation: crit- dering alxmt the rights of an sponding lack of interest? icizing. 'Vhat next? individual. yeah, our parents prefer lower taxes—but more than they pre- EDITORIAL STAFF Facing a gauntlet of deadlines, Osbourns yearbook staff consoled themselves with “at least its a better lxrok than last year . And it was. At the first of the year, coeditors John Fulton and Hod Shepherd seized Room 208 as The Room. Here, a filing cabinet, cafeteria tables, stolen typewriters, blaring radio (which was stolen when vandals hit the school June 13) and a depressing Progress Chart showed the world that the yearbook staff was at home. Both editors attended ('amp kanuga the summer befcJe, and launched energetically ini tin- m .mi iuu. Rod Shepherd unfortunately split late in the fall when he felt his efforts useless and John Fulton editored the rest of the year. The sponsor, Mr. Michael Scott, started a unique Yearbook course (under the English program) which Fulton and Shepherd helped to teach. From the class, hordes of eager ad-sellers descended upon the community and lxxrsted tne yearbook funds. Others lurked in corners of the school, waiting for good photos raphv shots. The yearbook course certainly swelled the staff ranks. Even with all this help, those deadlines sailed by unnoticed. Copy lagged as assigned articles never returned and layouts slowed as newcomers winced from the technical problems. But. somehow, the stall revived— the ’ declared that they’d meet that next deadline, or else . . . After school ended, the staff had to work 9:00-5:(X) for a full week to catch up. “There will be no prom this year . . . unless we receive help Saturday” went the announcement only two weeks before prom nignt. Although students continued to search for dates apparently certain there would De a prom, junior class president David Grant called for senior and sophomore volunteers—anyone. Almost no prom Representing the Orient, a fish kite hung from the Armory ceiling. Dressed as Orientals, a cast of thousands served and entertained. Among the hard workers was Chinaman Malcolm Ames. Stopping for a drink, Mark Cardwell and Becky Aughney admire the decor. 83 The prom was either tremendous or lousy, depending on who you’re talking to. The band was either rotten or great; the decorations were either crummy or cute; the night was either a flop or a success. Money spent for tuxedo, dinner, flowers, even an occasional rented car, intensified disappointments while this formality and tradition enlarged the pleasure. What made the difference? Probably the company: the right date meant a night to be remembered; the wrong date, well A success Or a flop Oblivious to all but each other a couple who decided the prom was successful. Fascinated with each other, Sharon Ross and her date can ignore refreshments. Disregarding surrounding finery, Wayne Furr devotes the evening to his date. In a small group Susan Barbee looks on as Roddy Dean and Mary Lou Dollar converse. “So happy together”— Bobby Payne and his date. Teachers are human as Miss DeBlois and Mr. Stone prove. Even in groups, one’s date determines success or failure of the prom. 85 The Baccalaureate Auditorium Osbourn Senior High School June 4, 1972—8:00 P.M. ORDER OF SERVICE Processional —“Traditional” Debbie Markiewicz Remarks on the Meaning of Baccalaureate Turner Ashby Musical Selection ................................. Marlene Ellis Mary Pettus Prayer ............................................ Stephen Smith Message ...............................The Rev. Raymond Burnley Manassas Baptist Church Musical Selection........................................... Paul Burke Challenge .............................................. David Su Senior Class President Recessional —“Bouree” Mary Ashby Ian Anderson 86 congregation standing The night of June 13 someone broke into Osbourn and victimized several rooms, including room 208, yearlx ok headquarters. The editor at 9:00 the following morning found his radio missing as well as graduation and baccalaureate pictures. As the staff had access to other graduation pictures, those pages were completed, but no replacements were found for baccalaureate pictures. The staff still has not found an explanation for this robbery. Sure, a radio might be worth the effort, but pictures intended for the yearlxx)K were of little use to anyone but the staff. If the thieves took part in the ceremonies (which would be the only reason they’d want the pictures), they were Osbourn students. If this is true, they were stealing from themselves and their friends as well as other students, because the yearlxrok is designed for all students. Other acts of vandalism just as pointless occur every day, especially against the school. Posters in the nails are ripped, schoolbooks are mistreated, obscenities cover bathroom walls, the pay phone and coke machine are de-Iil)erately broken. A year ago the SCA put a juke box in the cafeteria, but the actions of a few students caused its removal. Antics like these, along with burglaries and break-ins as on the 13th, cost taxpayers and administrators little compared to the cost to students. Students lose money and tempers with vandalized machines, they have to use books that are literally falling apart, they suffer with inadequate materials, all because of the actions of a few. Do these few get kicks from what they do? First they should consider the consequences. Or are they trying to destroy the system? The system wilf persist; they’re only hurting themselves. 88 Too far to go” On June 2, as underclassmen cleaned lockers, seniors enjoyed the lake at Cacapon State Park, just over the line into West Virginia. Although most students were refreshed by swimming, boating, playing in the sand and Mr. Egidi’s hamburgers, they complained that it was “too far to go, no matter what they have there”. In addition to the three-hour bus ride to get there for a four-hour visit, seniors had to pay for almost everything—swimming, boating, and horse-back riding. Senior boys were as mis-chevious as ever as they roamed the beach and threw in friends and acquaintances. The fun ended when the boys approached the timorous lifeguard who ran to the concession stand and summoned the park ranger. The ranger threw out one member of the class. The Osbourn crew arrives after three hot hours on the bus. Despite the spacious lake, Osboumites create a traffic jam. Ed Roseberry: the Sandman. Chaperon Mr. Stanis does his duty. Duck her! (Does it take seven to duck one?) Jeanine Norman and friend pedal a bicycle boat. 89 Graduation Exercises Swavely Field Osbourn Senior High School June 8, 1972-8:00 P.M. Processional —“Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1” Elgar-Carper Deborah Markiewicz, Lorraine Dvorak Jean Conner, Joyce Conner Invocation .......................... The Rev. David A. Balcom Grace United Methodist Church “You’ll Never Walk Alone” ............... Rodgers and Hammerstein Salutatory Addresses ...........................F. Glenn Mozingo Jennifer Rieder Introduction of Speaker ........................ M. Preston Stone Assistant Principal Address to Graduates .................. Brigadier General (Major General Selectee) Daniel James, Jr. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affai rs) Valedictory Address Michael Laird Presentation of Awards ............................Frank T. Seese Assistant Principal Presentation of Candidates........................Victor M. Edigi for Graduation Assistant Principal Awarding of Diplomas ............................ James W. Bailey Principal “The Last Words of David”.................... . Randall Thompson ••Alma Mater” Benediction ............................The Rev. David A. Balcom Recessional —“Trumpet Tune in D”...............Purcell—Carper Johnalu Johnstone, Gladys Akers, Katherine Moore, Katherine Kline THE OSBOURN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT CHOIR Mrs. Betty Wade, Director 90 audience standing Twelve long years end Graduation finally came on June 8, 1972, after at least twelve long, hard years for the 275 outgoing seniors. Because of nearly identical outstanding grades, two salutatorians spoke this year, Glenn Mozingo and Jennifer Rie-der. After their well-received Salutatory Addresses the guest speaker, Brigadier General Daniel James, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense addressed the graduates on changing ways and ideas in America and received a standing ovation. Following his address was the class of 72’s valedictorian Mike Laird. Envious underclassmen watch as the graduates march to “Pomp and Circumstance.” For the last time, senior choir members join their classmates to sing You'll Never Walk Alone and “The Last Words of David.” As the evening continues, valedictorian Mike Laird gives the farewell address. Salutatorian Glenn Mozingo proceeds Salutatorian Jennifer Rieder because of her belief in women's lib. Assistant principal Mr. Egidi presented the candidates for raduation as principal- Mr. Bailev awarded their diplomas. Finally, after years of work, horse-play, friends, enemies, problems, and solutions, Mr. Bailey (after almost forgetting to) declared the senior class of 1972 graduates of Osbourn Senior High School. The graduates felt ready for the world, but was it ready for them? Lively, earnest and honest, Brigadier General James continues his talk into the darkness. A sincere smile and warm handshake congratulate Julian Smith for receiving the Charles Lipscombe award. Cameras in hand, parents prepare for the moment their offspring ascend the platform. Nervous and eager, the graduates whisper encouragement to one another as they enter the gate. The moment finally arrives to shake Mr. Bailey's hand. Ready for the world Bailey Stone Famous for his blunt honesty with students, Osbourn’s principal has led an active life. As a high-schooler in Warrenton, Mr. James Bailey played football and basketball as well as joining six clubs. With a biology major at college, he participated in intramurals. Young Democrats, Science Club, and Biology Club. At Osbourn, he commands Guidance, Health PE, and Science. Mr. Bailey has other interests besides his office, though. One hobby is his motor-cycle—Osbourn hopes its efficient principal takes it easy on those curves! Assistant Principal Mr. Preston Stone works with Secretaries, student activities, custodians, and the Math Department. He believes that the major problem in the school is the lack of unity of students and faculty—he also wished the students would demand more in terms of kinds of classes they wanted. To improve Osbourn, he would eliminate split shifts, encourage winning athletics, and stiffen academic standards. When asked why he had chosen his job, he said that it just seemed a good way to inject some of his ideas about education into a system. His favorite job other than VP: a private eye! Seese In a Richmond high school, Mr. Frank Seese was the newspaper’s business editor, ran track, and joined the Senior Council, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Hi-Y, and Quill and Scroll Club. As assistant principal, Mr. Seese controls data Ccessing, lockers, lunch programs, and text-ks. His instmctional responsibilities include Art, English, Language, and Music. In his second year as assistant principal, he regards this year of split-shift as his most memorable because of “having to rise at six o’clock . For relaxation he gardens, reads, swims, and plays tennis. Egidi Mr. Victor Egidi, assistant principal, spent eleven years as a bricklayer. So when he entered Osbourn seven years ago, ne headed the vocational department. This year he headed Business, DE, Cosmetology, Drajfting, Drivers’ Ed, Home Ec, Industrial Arts, Masonry, and Special Ed. He also supervised lockers, plant maintenance, substitute teachers, and discipline. A veteran teacher from five different schools, Mr. Egidi feels this year opened many novel problems he had never known existed. At fiome, he prefers chess and reading. (Eld. note—This summer Mr. Stone submitted his resignation. On behalf of students and faculty, we wish him the best in the future.) 97 Ms. Henry Business Mr. Huddleston, Ms. Crane, Ms. Ragland, Mr. Rollins, Ms. Linton, Mr. Scott, Mr. Mathney, Ms. Kessler, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Weidmeir, Ms. Offterdinger, Mr. Capilongo English Library Ms. Hooker, Ms. Doss, Ms. Painter Ms. Parnell, Ms. March, Mr. Haas, Ms. Sciarrino, Ms. DeBlois Foreign Language 103 Vocational Special Ed. Mr. Woodson, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Sa-wyer, Ms. Morris, Mr. Bridge Ind. Arts Mr. Qdiaianni, Mr. Pennington, Mr. Foneanx, Mr. Stanis. and Mr. Schlegel Drivers’ Ed Because of assigned parking spaces, Gene Abel Dennis Alexander Ronald Allen Raymond Anderson Patricia Arthur Turner Ashby Jerry Aubrey Cecelia Aulek Wanda Austin James Baguette Micheal Dance Paulette Baltrum Susan Barbee Bettv Barrett Paula Bennett Karen Blackshaw Steve Billmyer David Blevins Richard Bond Tony Bond Vemon Bortz Suzanne Bowles Cathi Breen Pam Bridges 108 seniors lose their front-row parking privelege Darlene Brown Sue Bnunmett Dorothy Buchanan Paul Burke Janice Busby Debbie Butfer Robert Bvmes Glenda Canfield Arenda Carter Theresa Chandler Paula Childress Pamela Chrisawn Edwin Clark {anice Clark ’hyllis Clements George Collie rt Marianne Connelly Marilyn Cook 109 Leah Anne Coone Roberta Corbin Eddie Cox Martha Crigger Karen Crites Wesley Cross David Crouch Deborah Crouch Patricia Danner Robert Dawson Shelbv Dawson Roddy Dean But they still have five minutes extra for lunch no John Dodson Mary Lou Dollar ieannine Dunn tennis Dyer Debra Edwards Gayla Elkins David Elswick Patricia Embrey Linda Fairfield Micheal Farqhar Patricia Fenton Donald Findley Holly Fogle Daniel Fones Gary Fontana John Fulton Wayne Furr John Gardner Gregory Garrett Edward Gaskins {oann Gaskins ’atricia Gaul Bill Gentry Mary Ghadban Connie Gray Harold Green Paul Green Betty Hale Cheryl Hale Keith Hanback and senior sections in the auditorium and cafeteria Deborah Harlow Donnie Harris Pamela Hart John Harvey Sheila Hayes Sherry Haynes Robbin Hedges Gar - Helsel Carmela Helton Richard Hicks Joseph llinielright Grace Hogan Patricia Hollcroft Patricia Holmquist Gloria Huggins Debra Hutto Fay Johnson Helen Johnson Gary Joiner John Keanon Teresa Kelley Larry Kendrick Barbara Kennedy Edward Keys Seniors sponsor the traditional Miss Osbourn pageant David Kidd Haywood Kines Bill Kite Linda Kline Lynn Kline Wayne Kline To Ann Lacy Marie Lafleur Micheal Laird Robert Larkin Sue Lawson Neil Leddon 112 Sandra Lowerv Doug Lubold Joy Marshall Mary Faith Marshall Ricky Marshall Charles Martin and decide to publish a student directory Kathv McAndrew Nlicheal McGrath Kathy McIntyre Judith McKay Marsha Lou McKinney Kevin McLavohlin 13 Gerald Miller Cindy Mintz Steven Mitchell Robert Moore Susan Morris Glenn Mozingo Cheryl Mullins Roger Mullins Ronnie Mullins Bruce Murphy Luanne Nalls Timothy Nelson Michael Ness Jeannine Norman Fernand Ocetek Arnold Orr Millard Orr John Outland Deborah Padgett Bobby Payne John Payne Glen Pennington Linda Perry Patricia Petersen With the help of a few other seniors 114 Mary Pettus Mike Pietrzvk Mike Pisegna Bill Plaster Chris Pleasants Russell Plunil) Debbie Powers Linda Ramey Sharon Ramev Sydney Reed Jennifer Reider Doug Rhodes President David Su creates a class flag Royce Robinson Antoinette Romano Marsha Romanowski Edward Rosebarry Diane Rudulph Margaret Ruffner tlJ Susan Sanford Michael Scott Claire Sherman Wavne Shetlev Barbara Sholander Jerry Short ean Smith ennifer Smith ulian Smith Paula Smith Raymond Smith Stephen Smith Although a few say they won’t go to graduation Steven Smith Teresa Snead Ralph Soper Shirley Spencer Guy Sprouse Theresa Stevens David Su Paul Sutton Brenda Tackett {ames Tavlor tcbert Tharp Kathy Theimer 116 Larry Thomas Frances Thompson Willis Tiller Cindv Van Noppen Guy Vanover Leslie Vetter Barbara Ward Katherine Watts Janet Weaver Lvnette Wells Sharon Wheeling Robert Whetzel most seniors spend the year wishing for June 8 Brenda Whorton Janette Williams Judv Wine Walter Wood Yvonne Wort man Shelia Wright 117 Jeff Adams Rhonda Adams Nanette Adkins Joette Ait Gilmer Akers Gladys Akers Tony Allen Kathv Allen Malcolm Ames Deborah Anderson Susan Arthur Rebecca Aughney Steven Ball Steven Barron Delx rah Barton Tony Beavers Themis Bells Joy Bennett Juniors display tremendous class spirit Donna Bentley Sheryl Bentley Janice Berry Steve Berry Richard Billings Deborah Blackwell Carolyn Blevins Melinda Bolton ns at least the day they get their rings Sharon Bowman Douglas Bradford Michael Breen Thomas Brown Patrica Brov James Burchett Patrick Bvmes Susan Carlton Debra Carr Herliert Casev Terence Casev Stephen Childress Roliert Clater Diane (Collins Deborah Combs Kathv Cooper Bobby Cornwell Scott Coni well Scott Crow Susan Davis Eric Davis Patricia Dean Delxirah Dellinger David Dick Wilbur Cox Pamela Cramer Francisea Crewe Ann Crickenlierger Debra Crisp Deri Crouch David Dicus Greg Dodson Grace Dunaway Michelle Durand Lorraine Dvorak Cleatis Dve Loretta Eaheart Jan Earhart Janet Elkins thigh England Howard Evans Timothy Fallin I iv A few juniors, led by president David Grant Nancy Fincham Ixslie Fletcher Larry Fletcher Ronald Forrester William Foster Edward Fox Debra llammerstone Cheryl Hancock Patricia Harlow Randy Harris Rita Harris Vicki Hart Sharon Frame Thomas Garber Stephen Garner Deloria Garrison Peggy Gaskins Richard Gerhardt Janet Gordon biann Grayson Beverly Griffin Leonard Griffin Marianne Guy Greg Hair lio Roger Mash Shelia Hash Richard Hayes Warren Henery Faith Herndon David Hess Becky Hicks James Hinkle Bonnie Hite Skip Hogan Sharon Holmes Sherry Houston organizes the Junior Class Talent Show Dana Howard Susan Howard Lee Huff David Hunter Roliert Hurst Albert Jacobchik Tom Johnson Jonalu Johnstone ames Jones Sheila Jones Delrorah Jones Linda Keel Fannie Keene Keith Keiper Patricia Kerns Allen Kems Glinda Kidwell Laurie Kile Kenneth Killen Steven Kines {ohn Kines tobin King David Kitchens Michael Kline Karen Kline Susan Knox Michelle Kuhn James Lane Elizabeth Larkin Barbara Lavne 121 Steven I .each Richard L ee Mary Lenk Evan Lewis Riggs Lewis Jo Ann Lion Carl Lion Tanya Lowe Susan Luck Brenda Lynch William Marshall Vernon Marshall The money, along with $3 dues (unpaid by many) James Martin Patrick Martin Larry Mason Beverly Mauck Dorette McCauley James McCommack Candy McDaniel Elizabeth McGrath Maureen McIntyre Day McKinnon Peggy VlcVay Gregory Miller Teresa Miller Charles Mitchell Mary Mitchell Terry Morgan Dora Morris Donna Muddiman ■ P -V Diane Neal Donovan Newman Grace Newman Michael Newton Thomas Nichols Phyllis Nicholson Danny Mullins Randall Mullins Paul Muller Lucy Murphy Bonnie Musgrove Terry Nalls 125 is spent as always for junior-senior prom Rinth Nicholson Mary O’Day Joseph Oleniacz Dean Orsini Wilbur Palmer Sammy Parker Janet Pavne Laura Payne Kathy Pavne Mike Peacher Donna Pearson Stephen Penn Janet Perkins Grace Phalen Andrea Pickett Randy Plumb Ronda Polen Larry Posey Scott Post Roger Pullen Darlene Randall Debra Reynolds Owen Rhodes Paul Rhodes 123 Debbie Richardson Kinuni Roberts Sharon Ross Diane Rowland Susan Ryon Donald Sager Robert Salmon John Samsky Debbie Saunders Sandra Segars Denise Shely James Shelton Rodney Shej Cathy Short Roger Simon Karen Sims Debra Slush Cynthia Smi Henry Smith Rebecca Smith Thomas Snook Linda Spittle David Stanfar Glenn Stanley Hard work by many committees compensates for 124 Eric Stewart Michael Street Marshall Strickland Susan SuHita Gwynne Sulzbach Frances Snthard fixed limits on amount of money that can be spent Michael Tagnesi Cheryl Taylor Barry Thornasson Pamela Thompson Beverly Tibbs Amy Tovar Carol Tribby Linda Tripp Peggy Tyson Larry Vannoy Rhonda Vanover Sandra Vetter Mary Vigliotti Gerald Walker Terri Walling Carmen Walters iames Walton anine Warner Clara Washington Beverly Weaver Brenda Weaver Steve Wells Robin Whitworth Vernon Whritenour ricia Wood ,’llis Wright ky Wyatt jmas Yancey nela Yates inda Zimbro Kathie Williams Chuck Wine Daniel Wine Robert Wine Elizabeth Winfield David Womack 123 Kerry Adams Rhoda Adams Theresa Agnew Patricia Ait Gail Aits Ruth Akers Karen Alligood Paul .Anders Tearl Avery Linda Baggette Katherine Bailey Patricia Bailev Donald Baker Michael Ball Conrad Barbee Doug Bames Lonnie Barr Mike Base With expectations of accomplishment 126 Pamela Bean Catherine Bear I.inda Berry James Blevins John Bolton Susan Bonner Cale Bostic Cindy Bowman Gerald Bradford Joan Breeden John Breeden Roljert Brooks Robert Brooks Desiree Brown Fred Brown Janine Brown Victoria Brown Kim Buhl Rick Bullington James Bundy Steve Burkes Brenda Bushy John Button Dorothy Byrnes sophomores endeavor to make this year profitable Elizabeth Campbell Judy Campliell Mary Campbell Ronald Cardwell Barbara Carlton Chris Carpenter Candy Caudle Susan Chandler Douglas Childress Robin Childress Dee Christopher Joseph Claybom Gail Clem Charlie Clements W anda Clements Debbie Calevro Theresa Connelly Jean Conner 127 {oyce Conner toliert Cookson Jeffrey Cooper Kenneth Cornwell Roland Cornwell Roy Crigger George Cropp Cyntnia Croteau Deborah Crowe Carl Culbertson Cathy Custor Horace Danner They sell supplies Debra Davis Karen Davis Julia Davis Debbie Dawson Michael Dawson Allen Dean Elizabeth Dean Ziba Dearden Steven Deaver Barry Delaney Beverly Delong Brian Delsianor Kim Dill Clifford Dillion Mark Dillion Karen Dock Patricia Donlon Walter Dowell Brooks Duncan Vickie Dumiak Deborah Dussault Delwrah Earhart Stephen Eisenbaugh Derx rah Elswick Barbara English Mary Ewell Peter Fair Debbie Farrar Deborah Fletcher Roy Fletcher 128 Roy Flick Christine Fones Diane Fontana Carl Forrester Julie Fortnna Terence Frame Richard Frank Ronald Furlong Ronald Gentry r Richard (.erhtwdt’ Daniel German Renee German Patricia Glover Sharon Grady Larry Grant Joseph Cray David Green James Green From last year’s school store Stephen Guy Franklin Haines Julia Haines Charles Hall Sabrina Hall Robert Harlow Cecelia Harvey Michael Hatter Betty Hauss Charles Hawes Mark Heidler Earl Henslev ft dy Hopkins ovd Hunter Ann Hutchison Kerrie Hynes Ben H vnson Nancy Jamerson Brenda Herring Rhonda Hetfield George Hill Robert Hill James Hogan David Holsten 129 Charles Jenkins Brenda Johnson Wanda Johnson Maurice Jordan Delx rah Kappeler Dawn Kelpy Sallv Kempf Sandra Kempf w « William Kendrick W ’ll Paul Kent TC. Bonnie Kernes Patrick Kernes Gretchen Kirsch Bonnie Kline Bonnie Korzendorfer Debra Kratzer Laura LaFleur Gary Larsen Kathy Lawshe Veronica Law'she Cecilia Lenk Laurie Lese Susan Lockhart Kathleen Love Walter Lund Ruth Lynch Judith Mann )avid Manning Delrorah Markiewicz Kenneth Marshall Sale of school pins Mary Marshall Jacquelin Martin Richard Martin Kurt Mason John Mays Cliflord McCann Jackie McConchie Alan McCuin Randy McDaniel Pamela McKee Deborah McKenzie Dianna McKinney 130 Earns them more money Stephen McLaughlin Susan McMeans Rebecca McRevnolds Patricia Millard David Miller Catherine Mitchell 131 Donna Mitchell Karen Mitchell Sharon Mitchell Charles Mobley Mary Moore Johnnie Morrisey Mary Morris Teresa Mozingo Curtis Muddiinan Brenda Mullins Carol Mullins Rebecca Murphy Helping with prom arrangements Brenda Murray Chris Naisawald Donald Nalls Charles Nelson Nancy Nelson William Newbill Francis Nicholson Kathleen Nugent Daniel O’Neale Eddie Orndotf In Suk Pak Ellen Parks Roliert Pauley Etta Payne Terry Payne Gary Pearson Donna Penton Shelby Perry Kathleen Peters Benjiman Peterson Karen Phalen Felecia Pickett Gregory Pietrzyk Viki Pietrzyk Roliert Potter Roxie Powell Anne Powers William Priddy Debra Puckett Janice Putnam 132 i£ lfc 'v Prepares them John Rhoades M George Rastrick Linda Reading Teresa Reaves Susan Reed iary Jean Rice {immv Richey lichard Rider Clifford Rivenburg Anna Robinson Fave Robinson .Michael Robinson Charles Shockley Charles Schullen Ron Settle Dee Seymour Rav Shillingburg Leslie Shipe Glenwood Shipe James Short Terry Short Greg Shultz Kevin Sims James Sisk Larry Skeen Christopher Slack Brian Smith Pamela Smith Jerry Smith Smith Frances Samskv Janice Sanders Juanita Sanders Wayne Sanders John Sartelle Julia Saylors Roy Robinson James Rodden Janice Bunion Rebecca Ryder Richard Saeger Vincent Salmon 133 Wendy Smith Kathy Speaks Patti Spicer Robin Lee Spicer Billy Stanley Connie Stanley Janie Stanley Ronnie Stanley Sheila Stanley Robi Stephenson Haselti Stewart Thomas Suflita For the future Lawrence Sullivan Douglas Sutphin Patricia Sutton Debbie Talbert Eugene Taliaferro Leon Taylor Rol ert Taylor Linda Terry Joseph Thompson Duane Tibl etts Dannv Tiller Debbie Tiller Karen Ward Debra Warner Rick Warner Gayle Waters Kathy Waters Brenda Weaver Vickie Tuck Margaret Turner Roliert Turner Debbie Utterbaek Patricia Vanderpool Haas Van Hooser Kevin Vannoy Rodney Vanover Chris Vesper Vickie Walker Roger Walling Constance Walters 13 . . .Their prom! Donna Weeks Brenda VVhisenhunt Gloria Williams Linwood Williams Henry Willis Sharon Wine Winfield Wolfe Wolfe I Wood Wood n Woodard Tim Yeates Beth Yerks Kathy Zangas Dawn Zimhro Joy Zimbro 135 Big brothers and sisters present skits Cindy Adams Diane Adams Maureen Agnew Mary Akers Mike Alexander Debbie Allen Patricia Allison Sheryle Allison Ricki Armstrong Shirle Arrington Rita Arwooa Jim Ashby Mary Ashby Billie Jo Atkins Donna Atkins Debbie Atkinson Linda Auchney Bobby Auderson Rinaldo Bennett Dianna Benton Mary Berry Debbie Bibb Keith Black Eileen Blackburn Gilda Baldridge Darlene Banton Sharon Barrett Cindy Base Jay Beavers Edwin Beavers 136 David Blackenship Joseph Blackshaw Donald Blue Terry Bonner Martin Bortz Marlene Bradley showing incoming freshmen Connie Brammer Patricia Brammer Debbie Breeden Cindy Breen Gary Bridges Becky Brill Barbara Brown Cindy Brown Daryrl Brown Debra Brown James Brown Michael Brov Douglas Brummer Howard Brummer Claude Brummett David Bryant Linda Burlington Donna Bundy Donna Burdette Charles Burke Michael Butler Michael Butler Lynn Cabaniss Patty Callahan 137 Tommy Campbell Vlarv Cardwell Sylvan Carlyle Plhyllis Cassell David Childress Harry Childress Joan Childress Tammy Clark Elw Clatterbuck Cindy Collins Margaret Connelly Alan Cook what Osbourn life is like Robert Copeland Gail Corbin Dale Cornwell David Cornwell Debbie Cornwell Michael Cornwell Judith Damroi Holly Davenp Frank Davis Jack Dawson James Dayton Vicki Dean Robert Cornwell Mary Cox Alison Criekenberger Shelia Crigger Douglas Crisp Harry Crusenberry Barbara Dellinger Sandra Dennis Craig Derby Susan Detwiler Gaiy Dillon VicKey Dillon Barbara Dishner John Donlon SiLsan Dragositz Vernon Dunaway Trenton Dunbar Betsy Duncan 138 Colette Durand Lyle Dassault Robin Dussualt Julie Eaheart Doris Edwards Kirk Edwards Denise Elkins Darlene Evans Pam Fairfax I mra Fallin Barbara Farmer William Finley Jogely Fletcher David Fox Deborah Frady Susan France James Fricker Randall Fuerst Janice Furr rhomas Gallup Brenda Gardner Laura Garza Thomas Gaskins Pam Gassmann Virginia Geris Davis Gibson Ellen Gibson Melanie Gillum Victoria Goematt Janies Goodnough Denny Gordon Mark Grant Alan Gray Cheryl Gray Geraldine Grayson Ina Greer William Gregory Donna Gribble Rene Griffin Linda Griffo Janies Haines Robert Hair 139 newcomers do not really know what they expenenct Jackie Hall Patricia Harris Richard Harris Janet Hatter Geotfrey Haydon Holly Haynes Jimmv Haynes Joseph Helton Mary Hewitt Dennis Hebbitts Patricia Hicks Donna Hitchings Theresa Hockman Lenora Hofma Linda Hofman Mason Hollcroft Kennv Houtchins Marcia Howard Steven Hurley Thomas Hutton James Jackson David Johnstone Andy Johnson ludv lones Cindy Kappeler Leon Keanon George Kelecheck Susan Kent June Keplinger Stars Kerns Susan Kervick Joseph Kines Kevin King Oscar King Lisa Kingsbury Levert Kite Katherine Kline KiTsten Kline Eric Knight Gary Knox Frederic Korieh Rhonda Koslowski Candice Knhn Julie Laird Griffith Lang Clay Lanham Thelma Lanham Peggy Lanier Lucy Larkin David Laws Roger Lawson Robert Leave 11 Anne Lee Joseph Lenk until they find themselves Harold Lightner Larry Ligntner Mike Lineweaver Norma Lion Paul Lion Ronald Litten Larry Lotman Ronald Lowe Dannv Lowery Montv Lvnch Hal Magee Earl Maness Susan Mangum Bernice Martin John Martin Steve Martin Wayne Martin Alan Mason Ml Sherry Mathews Linda Nlauck Renee Maxfield Sandra Mayhugh Melida McKee Cynthia Merritt David Miller Kimberly Miller Victor Miller Gary Mitchell Lucy Mitchell Julia Mogenis . . .unprepared! Daniel Moore Eddie Moore Edna Moore r rP f Katherine Moore Stephen Moore Dwight Morrisey A V S Kenneth Morris {allies Morton todney Moyers Ralph Moyers Lucy Mueller Ann Mullins Peter Mueller Linda Mullins James Mullins Terresa Mullins Ben Musgrove Cynthia Musser {effrv Nelson Caren Ness John Newman Leonard Newman Russel Newman Diane Norwood 142 Linda Oakes Ricky Oaks Helen O’neale Nancy Omdoff Vanis Orr Sheila Outland Tony Parks Marianne Patton Patricia Patton Byran Payne Carlyn Payne Lucinda Payne Sharon Payne Hol)ert Peacher Sharon Pearson Robin Peele Corla Pennington Karen Perkins Then freshmen are led through school repairs . . . 0 0 , - ■ y Geofery Peterson Rol ert Pilcher Sharon Plaster Christie Poland Michael Polen Curtis Porter Kimberly Portsch Brenda Posey Donald Powers Doris Randall Debbie Randall Janet Reed Kitty Reed David Rhodes Donald Rhodes Darrell Rhodes Nancy Rhodes Karen Rice Craig Richardson Faye Riley Russel Ritenour Mary Robertson Roger Robison Peggy Sams Terry Rohm (unie Romano Vivian Rowe Patti Russell Scott Rudacille Katherine Sams so they are officially oriented.” Rhonda Saunders Bonnie Schaeffer Debra Scott Danny Scott Larry Settle Richard Seymour Shelby Shepherd Donald Shetley John Sholander Brenda Shirley Susan Short Doris SLsk Patricia Sisk Herbert Skinner Michael Slack Rebecca Smith Dean Smith Forrest Smith Monte Snead Mike Smith Ricky Smith Terry Snead Thomas Spittle Terry Stafford Cheryl Stanley Greg Stanley George Stanley •rg( Paul Stephens Cheryl Strate John Sulzbach Penny Sutton Evan Swank Alan Sweeney Roliert Swenson Lita Swenson Eva Taylor Kirk Taylor Patricia Taylor Bobby Terry Ann Thomas Bonny Thomasson David Thompson Steve Trent Susan Triplett Mike Tripp Billy Tuclker Julie Utterback Connie Watkins With the sale of dollar school pennants Doris Watt Joseph Watts Eugenia Watson Laura Way land Charles Weaver Kevin Weakley 145 Hk. Barbara Whitmer Doris Whitmer Penny Whitworth Steve Whitt Kathy Whritenour Deborah Wiedmeier David Williams Catherine Willmore Cassandra Wilkins W Deborah Weishabt Gilbert Weiss David Welch Ricky Wickkors Debra Wells Diane Wells Mike VanHom Timothy Vanhooser George Vannoy Margaret Vanover Elizalteth Verea Jacquelyne Vesper freshmen plunge into activity Richard Visger Sasie Von Oettengen Mike Walker I avid Walters Mary Warren Mark Waters Debra Wilson Charles Wiltshire Terry Wine Vera Wolfe Daphne Wood Samuel Wood Susan Wood Ricky Woodward Winstone Wright William Yancey Darryl Young Patricia Zangas 146 Everyone remembers how it felt to be a freshman, at least until the end of his freshman year. After that, the hard adjustments to a new school, a new routine, and pushy upperclassmen are forgotten. Some freshmen overcome upperclass prejudices and participate at their new school; congratulations to them. Faces of Freshmen Freshman homecoming princess Vicki Dean, escorted by David Johnstone, proves that Freshman can be lovely. Shivering Majorette Debbie Zimbro proves her loyalty to the team. Straight from Junior High Freshman demonstrate spirit against Stonewall. 147 Faces of Sports Unfortunately many Osbourn students consider the word sports synonomoiLS with the word lose. It does seem the scoreboard shows that verdict too often. This year, of course, the tennis team showed its worth as girls’ sports have in the past. Basketball brought several victories and football, two. The teams always gained from the exhiliration of play, and some spectators even kept their spirit. A losing scoreboard seems to enrage Osbourn's yellow jacket. Leaping to block the ball. Skip Hogan never gives up against Woodbridge opponents. Cold can’t interfere with an impromptu game even if it brings snow. Discouraged Randv Harris is carried from the field, unable to play the rest of the season. Ready to fight their hardest to win, or perhaps to lose again, the Yellow Jackets rest before the homecoming game. 149 Faces of Activities A few organizations, like the Science Club, suffered this year, and maybe even died for lack of interest. Some, of course, seemed to thrive—the Drama Club, for example. Then there were activities for everyone during school, like pep rallies. Spirit seemed to show from some students, so many activities were able to survive. As a part of Communications class, Bart Payne, Mike Newton, and a friend develop film. Relaxing with a good book, Susie Ryan waits to change into costume for the play, “The Lottery.” Hanging limply from the gallows, a Stonewall Raider surveys the pep rally crowd. Enthusiastically, Debbie Slusher encourages students at the Stonewall pep rally. With grand motions, Terri Miller directs the band. Ready for play, the team stands at attention for the “Star-Spangled Banner. iso 15! 152 p p Ni M OHS GAME A. Osbourn has first year of split shifts: you lose some old friends and gain some new ones. B. Hand stuck to painted locker: lose a turn. C. The Social Studies department becomes an elective system: you win the course of your choice regardless of sex, creed, race or brownnosing ability. D. The Fantusticks was much more than a metaphor could ever be; if you don't remember, try to. E. The SCA has early difficulties: lose one president, then get a new one, lose him, but get another one. F. The president who succeeded the first president is elected to follow the third president: you lose (we don't know what, but you lose). G. The art department expands: OHS gains a young and talented new teacher, but, also, keeps the old one too. H. Homecoming: the football team doesn’t score but you do. I. You find out that your picture is in the next YJ: lose a turn waiting and waiting and waiting. J. Jammed locker makes you late for class again: win an introduction to Mr. Seese. K. You watch Osbourn beat Stonewall and win back some school spirit. L. Miss Osbourn comes: the school gains a lovely new queen. M. You get caught coming back from Mac's: Mr. Seese sends you to detention hall. N. Enter smoke-filled restrooms: lose lunch. O. You visit a pair of one-act plays: lose turn due to filth and violence. P. :Que pasa? . . . Je ne sais pas!: you win (win?) another year of a foreign language. Q. One snow day comes (whoopee!): win a trip to one of the Freezer Rooms. R. Receive report card: win an all-expenses-paid restriction for two weeks. S. You start drivers' ed: lose one turn because you’re a coward. T. Finish with drivers’ ed and you get your license: win an introduction to Osbourn’s spacious parking facilities. U. You conquer sine and cosine functions: win an introduction to tensor calculus (good luck). V. Someone checks out a book in your name: lose library priv-ledges for two weeks. W. Osbourn has a championship team again: the tennis pros move ahead and so do you. X. You fail a test because you think that Newtonian Mechanics is a garage: lose a turn. Y. The prom comes at last: juniors and seniors win a trip to the Orient. Z. Senior Picnic: Osbourn wins a day of quiet and seniors win the honor to leave Osbourn. aa. 1972 is the last year of exams (per se): underclassmen win a long-sought victory, and seniors just plain lose! bb. Graduation: seniors inherit a challenge, Osbourn ends another year, and everyone gets a summer rest. Really, this is not the end. It’s just the beginning. 1J3 Te ams and Organizations Mixed Chorus Joan Breeden, Cathy Sams, Sabrina mil, Haseltine Stewart. Philip Hunter, Evan Lewis, Ralph Moyer. Greg Schultz, Terry Bonner, Paul Lyon, Paul Forrester, Kevin King, Jim Lane, Eric Stewart, Steve Martin, Bonnie Settle. Eric Knight, Levert Kite, Steve Mitchell, John Keanon, Rick Armstrong, Paul Mueller, Mike Polen, Tom Yancey. Concert Choir Beverly Vlauck, Suzanne Bowles. Carol Tribby, Christie Polen, Roland Corn-well, David Kidd, Ernest Wright, Doug Rhodes, Chris Van Doren, Sharon .Ashby, Lorraine Dvorak, Debbie Mark-iewicz, Betsy Campbell. Brenda Weaver, Jackie Martin, Mary Pettus, Debbie Jones, Julian Smith, Charlie Yates, Steve Gamer, Dwayne Tiblietts, Patrick Kerns, Keith McCoy, Clara Washington, Susan Davis, Patty Danner, Terri Miller, Karen Sims. Gloria Huggins, Arenda Carter, Diane Rudulph, Mary Faith Marshall, Herbert Casey, Gilmer Akers, Randy McDaniel, David Reedy, Theresa Agnew, Mary Lenk, Debbie Combs, Sheila Hash, Joy Bennett, Susan Sanford. Girls’ Basketball Rhonda Polen, Sharon Grady, Debbie Calivro, Michelle Kuhn, Karen Ward, Donna Penton. Grace Dunaway, Wanda Austin, Susan Sanford, Mary Pettus, Becky Smith. JV Basketball Kathy Nugent, Kandy Kuhn. Daryl Young, Ann Lee, Barbara Brown. FBLA Doretta McCalley, Andrea Pickett, Unda Crisp, Cathy Allen, Katherine Watts, Susan Morris, Melinda Bolton. FHA Daryl Young, Sandy Wilkins. Janie Romanowski, Cindy Bowman, Maxine Davis. Sue Detwiler, Nita Saunders, Linda Berry, Sheila Jones, Pam McKee. Pam Cramer, Debra Slasher, Marsha Romanowski, Lynda Kilue, Mary Faith Marshall. Captain Patty Hollcroft, Kathy McIntyre, Jeanine Dunne. Varsity Cheerleaders Majorettes Debbie Zimbro, Kathy McAndrew, Bar-liara Ward, Debbie Kappler. Not pictured: Kathy Bailey. Ginger Allen. Lisa Hewitt, Mary Morris. Julia Saylors, Janet Reed, Ruth Lynch. JV cheerleaders Honey Bees Linda Keel, Vicki Pietrzyk, Pam Smith. Kim Buell, Brenda Wever. Cecelie Harvey, Cindy Base, Neta Sanders, Jo Ann Lion, Diane Fontana, Susan Luck, Beverly Griffin, Carrie Hines, Marianne Guy, Gladys Akers, Riggs Lewis. Football Barrv Thomasson, Tim Nelson, Ed Sherman. Bill Pennington, Larry Mason, Sam Parker, Keith Keiper. Ed Keys, Cliff Dillon, Pat Martin, Gary Stallard. Harrv Carter, Lee Huff, John Cornwell, James Jones. Scott Crow, Kimmie Rolrerts, Dean Or-sinie, Even Lewis, Eric Stewart, John Samsky, Bandy Harris. S. Foster. Donald Findley, David Womack, Fred Cla-ter, JT Taylor. Eddie Rosel erry, Paul Green, Mike Pietrzyk. Boh Payne, Jerry Aubrey. Bill Plaster, John Dodson, Gary Fontana, Ronnie Allen, Lvnn Kline, John Wyatt, Walter Wood. Pep Club Paul Sutton, Teresa Kelley, Scott Crow, Bruce Murphy, Kathy McIntyre, Candy (Caudle, Julie Laird, Anna Marie Robinson, Mary Ann Ghadban, Mary Lou Dollar. Cecilia Harvey, UK, Pat Martin, Royce Robinson, Lawrence Sullivan, Julia Saylors, Pam Cramer, Jennifer Smith, Cathy Peters, Viki Hart, David Su. Lorraine Dvorak, Teri Miller, Steve Smith, Amy Tovar, Karen Ward, Ruth Lynch, Patty Zangas, Lisa Hewitt, Joan Breedan, UK, Sheila Jones, Linda Keel. Vickie Pietrzyk, Debbie Edwards, Sharon Wheeling, Susan Carlton, James Jones, Patty Danner, Marsha Roma-nowski, Patty Hollcroft, Pam Bridges. Wrestling Philip Hunter, Evan Lewis, Ralph Moyers, Greg Schultz, Terry Bonner, Paul Lyons, Paul Forrester, Kevin King, Bo Lane, Eric Stewart, Steve Martin, Ron Settle. Eric Knight, Levert Kite, Steve Mitchell, John Keanon, Rick Armstrong, Paul Mueller, Mike Polen, Tom Yancey. Track Malcolm Ames, JT Taylor, Chris Slack, Fred Dowell. Doug Bradford, Steve Smith, Rick YVoodword, Evan Lewis, James Jones. Ronnie Allen, Barry Thomasson, Eric Stuart. VVihner Phillips, David Womack, Claude Bruminet, Buddy Rhodes, David Thompson, John Sampsky. John Sholander, Steve Burkes, Bill Gently, Frank Hogan, Bill Pennington, Mike Slack, Greg Mullins, Steve Martin. 161 It’s Academic Glenn Mozingo, Bruce Murphy. Dan Shuber, Mr. Parker. JV Basketball Jerry Danner, Lawrence Sullivan. Skip Hogan, Pat Martin, Terry Frame. Jeff Cooper, Hans Van Hooser, Steve Guy, Ben Hyson, Jerry Smith. Honor Society Steve Leach, Steve Smith, Larry Thomas, Susan Sanford, Sheila Jones, Keith Keiper, Marsha Romanowski, Tim Nelson, Bill Kite, Debbie Powers, I cah Ann Coone, Susan Carlton, Joe Olie-nacz, Kathy Theimer, Loretta Eaheart. Pattv Danner, Diane Rudolph, Patty Hollcroft, Theresa Kelley, Marinne Guy, Lorraine Drorak, Kathv McIntyre, Glenn Mozingo, Julian Smith, iarv Pettus. Gymnastics Ten Miller, Pam Cramer, I .aura Pavne, Kuth Lynch, Daphne Wood. Julia Saviors, Debbie Calevro, Laurie Lease, Robin King, CiCi Aulick. Linda Aughney. 163 Lionettes-first shift Susan Sanford, Cici Aulick, Maya Hoenigmann, Sheila Jones, Linda Keel, Marianne Guy, Terri Miller, Marsha Romanowski, Susan Carlton, Rhonda Polen, Ruth Lynch, Diane Rudidph, Carrie Hynes, Mary Kay Mitchell, Laura Payne, Maureen McIntyre, Candy Caudle, Jennifer Smith, Kathy McIntyre, Kathv Peters, Mary Pettus, Patty Holleroft, Mar ' Anne Ghadhan, Marv (x)u Dollar, Karen Sims, Kathy Theimer, Sharon Wheeling, Amy Tovar, Teresa Kelley, Grace Phalen. Our apologies to all those who are omitted. 164 SCA Kathy Nugent, Janet Reed, Jennifer Smith, Pam Chrisawn, Mary Anne Ghadban, Susan Barbee, Mary Lou Dollar. Malcolm Ames. Key Club Gary Fontana, Mike Laird. Barry Thomasson, Bob Payne, Royce Robinson, Eddie Keys, Mike Peltrzvk, Randy Zimbro, Ernie Wright, Eddie Roseberrv, Danny Fones. Mike Pisegna, David Wood, Brian Smith, Steve Guy, Ben Hyson, Kevin Rhodes, Doug Waldron. David Su, Bill Plaster, James Jones, Bill Kite, Gary Helsel, Scott Crow. 145 In the hayloft of Hersh's ham, the Osbourn DECA club installed its 1971-1972 officers: President Mike Ballance Chaplain I eon Coruin Secretary Marie LaFleur Junior Board Representative Linda Rainwater Historian Randy Shillingburg Past Secretary Paula Childress Parlimentarian Pat Byrnes A picnic supper and hayride preceded the hayloft ceremony which will become an annual event. In gratitude for the use of Mr. Hersh’s hayloft, DECA donated $30 to his favorite charity. DECA’s advisor, Mr. Wood-son, headed an immensely active organization this year. Continuing a Christmas tradition, the club’s “Toys for Tots’ program collected some 300 toys to help the US Marine Corps Reserve toy drive. Toys, with the assistance of the Brentsville Presbyterian Church, were begged off students, faculty, residents, and merchants. DECA also sponsored many minor projectets: fashion shows, picnics, roller-skating trips, a party at the Manassas, Manor Nursing Home, and monthly award certificates for outstanding employers. Awards for the club itself piled in as David Womack won 2nd place and a $25 savings bond in the “Voice of Democracy” contest. A DECA Christmas parade float won 1st place and $50. DECA and DE To involve DE students in community projects, DECA held Professional Chapter Meetings. Prominent speakers discussed free enterprise, business cooperation with education, future jobs, community involvement, fundraising, underpriviledged children, and starting a business. These speakers included Mayor Harry Parrish, Mr. Wearen (owner and president of Piedmont Automotive), Mr. Ware (manager of Wards Montgo- mery), Mr. Byrnes (owner and manager of County Auto Parts), Mr. Brown (sales respresentative from the World’s Finest Chocolate), (from USMC) and Mr. Nick Nicolls (manager of Nick’s Engraving). The DE chapter placed 1st in county competition among DE chapters. DE's marketing and research project also won a 1st place. In this project students visited Cino’s cnaias in Maryland, the District, and Virginia. They then decided which stores did the best business. A District Meet honored David Womack and Marie luiFleur as “students of the year” and placed Larry Kendrick first for this display. Womack, LaFleur, and Kendrick all continued to the state contest. Mr. Wearen, the owner and pre-sient of Piedmont Autotomotive, financed one of the DE student's trips to this state contest. 170 The DE Chapter itself chose outstanding members each month for recognition. Several of these students during the first of the year were Pat Byrnes, Paula Childress, Marilyn 6ook, Marie LaFleur, Charles Nelson, Linda Ramsey, Rebecca McReynolds, Wayne Shetly, and David Womack. In May, DE started its annual trip to New York so that they could visit national retail stores. They also attended the National Conference for DE and DECA students. Not satisfied with the active DE and DECA, Mr. Woodson planned to organize an alumni chapter too. Graduate Mike Bull-ington already is forming the alumni chapter as a kind of president. Mr. Woodson also wants his DE students to become involved with the other DE chapters in the county. What more could he ask? 173 Cosmetology Cosmetology training could mean high-paying careers, so Osbourn's Cosmetology Lab conducted an important program which included facials, make-up works, and manequins, as well as hair-styling. Since this subject swallowed three class periods from students’ day, most girls in the program planned a future job in tnat field. The Cosmotology g'rls organized a governmental dy with Donna Pearson as their president. They often allowed the drama club (for make-up prep during plays) and the home economics classes (for demonstrations) to use their lab. The Cosmetology Department includes three levels of difficulty and once these three years are completed, the girls received certificates. After they passed the state board exam, they were granted a professional hair-dresser’ license. The February Hair Fashion Show was Cosmotology’s main project this year. Debby Slusher and Doretta McCaully concentrate on Cindy Smith's hair. Students learn the art of “Wiggery” with the aid of this hair collection. Roberta Corbin applies her hair-styling skill on her victim Brenda Weaver. With Elaine Elkins in the background, Barbara Mitchell attends to ner customer, Mrs. Daley. Professional sinks help the rinse job. Finally, Barbara adjusts the dryer as Mrs. Daley peers from her plastic apparel. 175 Masonry Come on, women s lib, what’s happening? Mr. Stephens, head of Osbourn’s masonry department, laments that no girls had signed up for his classes this year, although they were certainly welcome. Remaining an all-male fraternity, masonry students spent three class periods daily at their work. Masonry consisted of 2 levels with 540 working hours each year. The total of 1,080 hours enabled many to quickly to find summer masQiry jobs. The boys had the opportunity to leave school on outside jobs during the school year. Many students already worked outside masonry jobs on their own. The course itself included cement, brick, and blockwood experience. Dana Howard, William Puddey, Robert Hurst and Carroll Cole must stand in line for their shovel work. Mr. Stephens commands a kingdom of Dust, Bricks, and Disorder. It is finally cleanup time for Neal Culbertson and Victor Brown. A laboring arm checks its handiwork. Robert Hurst, Carroll Cole, Victor Broun, and Neal Culbertson prepare to continue yesterday’s work. Experience Masonry 177 178 Industrial Arts The Industrial Arts program attracted 500 students this year-more than twice last year’s en-rollement. The six courses were taught by Mr. Pennington as De- [jartment Chairman, Mr. Co-iaianni, Mr. Schlegel, Mr. Fo-veaux, and Mr. Stanis. Carefully measuring, Randy Zimbro does his drafting assignment. Addressing an electronics class, Mr. Pennington uses a board diagram. A fundamental piece of equipment: the power supply. Anthony Alexander, Mark Grant, and Gary Mitchell operate the circular saw. For his mass-production run, Anthony Alexqnder uses the circular saw. 179 Van Isorr cleans his radial saw as his buddy Stetson Newman cleans the sawdust off his glasses. Unlike other school labs, there is no doubt as to the identity of this lab. Prodded by the clock, industrial arts students design a house floor plan. Courses As one of the courses, Manufacturing studied how industry organizes the production of a profitable product. Several mass- K reduction runs enliven the class y giving realistic problems. Construction, another course, inspected things built on sites rather than mass-produced. This year’s students labored on a half-house as their major project. First-year Electronics covered electrical currents and voltage while second-year advanced to electrical devices. A fifth course. Mechanical Drawing, introduced potential draftsman to its fundamentals. Offered for the first time. Communications included photography, printing, and basic electronics. While acquiring vocational training, many Industrial Arts students simply enjoyed the change from academic schedules. 181 Music-Art With more money allotted per student than any other department, the Art department taught alxiut 2(X) students this year. Although the department’s money was apparently adequate, space proved scarce. Only one room noosed all the art classes. Since split shift Iregan and a teacher was needed lor the second shift students, Ms, Anna Messatesta joined Mr. Howard Mallard. Ot the 2(X) art students, % were taking Art 1. As the students realized that art is NOT a snap course, there is a predictable der line in enrollment for advanced classes. Art III and IV allow the students to practice on an independant study schedule. Students complete projects in their own interest area—painting, clay sculpture, sketching, anil even designs of materials using wax molds and dye. 'Hie music program included Ixrth hand and chorus. Band students were required to have experience in junior high u ith their instruments. They could enroll in intermediate or advanced hand. Although most students were mainly familiar with the Big O Band featured at football halftimes, many hand memlrers performed elsewhere too. At the spring concert, 120 hand mem-! ers played and were directed by Mr. Frank Mesite. Several hand students played in a stage dance hand which also performed at the chorus' spring concert, (the spring concert chorus was directed by Ms. Betty Wade and assistant Ms. Wanda Boley). The chorus included mixed chorus, girls' chorus, and Concert choir. Despite adverse conditions, including classes on the stage and its reputation as a easy credit, the chorus helped sponsor the musical The Fantasticks as well as the traditional Christmas and spring concerts. Also in the music curriculum was the new course—Music Theory. Music Theory II joins it next year. A third course offered for the first time last year is Music History and Literature. 183 Although the Foreign Language department is grouped under tne English department, it has such distinct characteristics that it is considered separately. Osbourn has five foreign language teachers. The French teachers are Ms. DeBlois and Mr. Haas; the Latin teacher is Ms. March; and the Spanish teachers are Ms. Parnell and Ms. Sciarrino. Mr. Haas has his Masters degree (if a teacher can earn a Masters, jobs are easier to find and the pay is higher). When questioned as to why foreign language teachers are in that field of work, the Latin teacher replied ruefully that many of the teachers either can’t find a good interpreter’s job or just aren’t good enough to make it in such a job. Also, she added, some people have more aptitude for teaching and find it more challenging. For teaching, more of an instinctual grasp of the language is needed and manv foreign language teachers have bilingual parents. Bilingual homes initiate the child early into the fundamentals of both languages, so lx)th languages seem equally natural. Actually, educators are now-advocating that foreign languages Ire started in first grade— its so much easier to learn another a second language when the kid is less used to his own language. The problems of teaching lan-guages in the later school years are obvious. According to one teacher, the audio-lingual approach of French and Spanish turn people off. Who wants to leam to say kindergarten stuff like “Greetings, Pedro”, or “How-are you, Celestine? ”. The text- books just don’t satisfy any sense of reality. Latin, though, uses a reading and writing approach. Since tne language is no longer in active use, translations from ancient Roman writers are used. Stories of war, myths, and poetry dominated. This year, to break that monotony of “heliums” and “milites” in Latin III, Ms. March introduced a book of comic plays which did interest the class. This is what most of the language teachers would prefer doing—instead of dry texts, substituting stuff that the students would identify with and would enjoy reading in English as well. One teacher said that language is easier to teach in high school than in junior high. Junior high students tand to take every criticism personally—they are just hard to communicate with. Also, high school sometimes uses more indepth material and is more rev-elant for the teachers. If some crazy fairy godmother granted a moiuid of money to the language department, they’d rush out and buy fans (dry languages get even drier on hot summer days), an overhead projector and screen all for the language department, blackout drapes, and outside reading material like French comic books or Spanish newspapers. The first of tne year, some mention arose of adding a new language—German—to the Osbourn curriculum. But, partly due to the competition for enough students existing already between the three different languages, German was shelved. So much for grand dreams. 184 Foreign Language The Science department needs money—desperately. With only $1.60 per student, it cannot possibly purchase all the necessary equipment or supplies. One bottle of chemical costs far more than $1.60. The allottment has l een $1.60 per student for five to seven years—disregarding inflation entirely! In the chemistry-lab, there aren't even decent stills. If any curious student wandered into the Haven of Science-Math teachers (Room 110—the dinky one that's smothered in dusty books and once had a raven on the refrigerator) during the day, he would probably discover lrearded Mr. Simmons, Department Chairman, muttering through a pile of invoices, bills, etc. Mr. Edgar Simmons, an avid botanist and biology teacher, often strode through Osbourn’s halls with his trusty brown briefcase and a bemused expression. No wonder—not everyone can buy equipment without the money. The science and math teachers seemed to find their Room 110 a cozy refuge. A box of Melba toast, a hot-water Thermos, and the convenient refrigerator lured the teachers. Ms. Lewallen wreathed smoke rings while Ms. Fisher drank her hot tea. Unfortunately, Room 110 was also a place of despair during sixth pe- riod when the Senior Science class gathered. Here, Mr. Small-ing discovered what the class hadn’t read the night before and immediately tested them on it. All in all, though. Room 110 was a blessing for the Science-Math department. Rather than teach in high school, some of the science teachers would much prefer college jobs, they said. The attitudes of college students and the weed-ing-out of many nonacademic-minded students makes college teaching less frustrating. Except for experienced PhD’s, though, college jobs are difficult to get. Osbourn’s science teachers are highly educated for high school— Mr. Bengal, Mr. Crane, Mr. Ellis, Ms. Ginsburg (as of Memorial weekend, Ms. Pearson), Mr. Jameson, Mr. Simmons, and Mr. Smalling all have their Masters degree. Ms. Lewallen is working on her Masters now. According to Mr. Smalling (who just finished building his own house in the area and is firmly convinced that the way to make rain is to start pouring cement), the goal of the science program is to encourage more students to enjoy the sciences. After IPS, which will convert to Physical Science next year, the student takes biology and can complete his required courses. The student could follow up with chemistry, then physics, then Senior Science. This year, there were only six Senior Science students. The Guidcanee department was reportedly steering some students away from the science prbgram and into such fields as home ec. Perhaps the split shift complicated the scheduling of the sciences since more of the science teachers are on first shift. Still, teachers complained at the injustice done to science. Mr. Smalling does feel, however, that it would be ridiculous to increase the number of science offerings—like including anthropology or ecology—since enough students just aren’t responding. Too many already take the courses for prestige or college credit. The Science-Math club was among the many clubs which died for want of interest this year—that gives a better indication of student’s science interest than the amount enrolled. Most of the science teachers deplore the government cutback of science research funds. Some of the science teachers would become involved in research work instead if there were just enough jobs available. One science teacher especially emphasized the need for research in ecologv and pollution—surely few would disagree! 186 Math The Math department is headed bv Chairman Mr. Canada and includes Ms. Cannon, Ms. Duncan, Mr. Harrah, Ms. Keen, Ms. Kihn, Ms. Litchney, Ms. Oakley, and Ms. Weber; (note0 the majority of women teachers in a traditionally male specialty—one blow for women’s lib!). No major changes were made from last year except the addition of an Advanced Algebra-Trig course for those “eager” algebra students. The department receives $200 yearly, in addition to federal grants. Actually, the main thing they need is more room. Then the math department could splurge on calculators, business machines, and computers. The school could house a regular math lab along with the normal chemistry labs. To become a math teacher, the aptitude for math is needed and a head for business helps. Math teachers, with all the business math courses that are necessary 188 in high school and college, are potential businessmen. Mr. Canada remarked that if he didn’t teach, he’d probably enter the business world. Too many of the students take math for the prestige, said one math teacher. Still, a few Osbourn students are considering a mathematic vocation and the many science aspirants will need a lot of math as well. Math is considered an academic subject—hut is math at Osbourn an academic subject? There exist varied opinions. Dissension split the math department into factions this year— the math teachers of the Old School versus the math teachers still fresh from college. There were charges of nonprofessionalism by the old School. Attitudes just differed. The “Old” teachers believed that math should lie taught for the sake of math while the newer ones felt that math should l e practical. The gap between their grading curves was very exaggerated, as a standardized Algebra test showed near the first of the year. The cutoff point for an A in two of the classes was the same as the cutoff point for a D in two other classes. Some teachers suggested that the department should use only standardized tests in all the classes and eliminate the random tests. The conflict between the two factions never really resolved itself. I� 9 On an elective system tor the first time this year, the Social Studies department offered a wide variety of choices. Some courses aimed at informing future voters—“Virginia, the New Dominion’ ; “Why Law?”, “Campaigns, Voting and Political Parties”; and “Consumer Economics”. Others targeted the interest areas of students—“Ecology Today”; Presidents of the United States”; “European Culture Area”, and “Women in America . All students were required to take at least one 9-week course on a comprehensive subject. For freshman, the required course was World History”, juniors took American History , and seniors suffered through “Virginia Social Studies and US Government . But the remaining three 9-week periods were free. The teachers, in spite of the increased work, seemed to enjoy the electives more than the old, rote history and government. Many felt that the elective system allowed them to teach letter since they could teach in their own specialty. Mr. Brent, for instance, has made his knowledge of American presidents almost a hobby so he was amply qualified to teach it. He regaled students with amusing anecdotes on each president, and really humanized the presidency for them. The teachers in the Social Studies department include Department Chairman Mr. Baker. Mr. Brent, Ms. Darnell, Mr. Franklin, Ms. Gattis, Ms. Nelson, Ms. Poole, Mr. Williams and Ms. Young. Probably due to their enthusiasm (observed one student), the social studies classes became some of the more viable, interesting classes in Osbourn. Ms. Gattis. who's planning to campaign for Humphrey this summer in Washington, taught one of the more provocative courses— “Women in America”. Her first lectures gave the history of American women—she found that most of her students were ignorant of even that subject. Several disbelievers enlivened class discussions once Ms. Gattis moved into the controversial issues. Surprisingly, many of the girls felt 1V0 strongly against the women's lil) movements. Their arguments ran from “motherhood is sacred to “I'm NOT going to Vietnam!”. Most of them at least admitted that they found little against equal opportunity and equal pay for women. The texts—obviously not the normal government texts—included Feminine Mystique bv Betty Freidan and Born Female, by Caroline Bird. At any rate, assettive Ms. Gattis stir-eed up a lot of discussion (or fights). Another unusual course came from Ms. Young during the last 9-week period. When most students looked at the title of the course— The Renaissance— they automatically dismissed it as a routine survey of the Renaissance. Not so. A 1 winter herself, Ms. Young mew much about the classic art from the Renaissance period. Although the first V6 of the course covered just history and literature, Ms. Young then slid into an absorbing study of the Renaissance art. She heightened the students art appreciation with her concise explanations of the techniques and purposes, and her personal experience as an artist dramatised the whole course. Although there were few' major problems in the department. teachers did complain about the scarcity of books for their classes. Thev would order a set of books which would never arrive until after the en- tire course! The teachers had tried to steer away from dry texts in many classes and, after all, not too many texts cover subjects like women's lib. Mr. Baker commented that what the department reallv needed was simply MORE of w hat it already had. Another social studies teacher wished that the department had “Five more teachers for a better variety of course choices. The future of history teachers, according to Mr. Baker, promised much better job opportunities than many of the other subjects. He admits there wall l e a slight surplus of social studies teachers—but much less of a surplus than in other teaching fields. ls. 1.inton, Department Chairman, headed the largest department in the school. Fifteen teachers taught English: Mr. Capilongo, Ms. Crane, Mr. Ellison, Mr. Huddleston, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Kessler, Ms. Linton, Mr. Matheny, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Of-fterdinger, Ms. Parnell, Ms. Ragland, Mr. Rollins, Mr. Scott, and Ms. VVeidmier, Ms. Geneva Mitchell, a W est Virginian, replaced Ms. Romancier after the mid-semester break. Ms. Romancier has taught the popular “Sports Signals ' and was sorely missed, but the ecology course of Ms. Mitchell soon filled the gap. During the middle of the year, Ms. Johnson left school several weeks for an operation. Once she had returned all “fixedup the English teacher situation stabilized finally. Lite last year, the English courses were designed as electives. Every student had to include an English course on his schedule and the elective system made it much less painful. The freshmen were required to take Basic Composition. According to their level of English ability, many of them needed it desperately. Somehow, the local junior high schools still haven’t taught kitls what a sentence fragment or a N-V-N sentence is. In the opinion of educator Handlin (Washington Star newspaper editorial— June 11) and others, high school doesn’t teach much more. New systems of education are being tested throughout the country to right this problem, but the students' level of literary ability still shrinks. At Osbourn, the elective system was introduced last year and deemed a fair success. It increased the students’ willingness to work by giving them some-tiling familiar. Rut, what happens to basic skills of reading and writing? I’he question confronting Osbourn teachers: Does student interest make up for neglected skills? Docs the elective system harm the students’ chances in college? Most colleges still rely on the famous English standbys—Shakespeare, Chaucer, Mil-ton, Conrad, Plato, etc. l'hev assume that their students nave some previous e. |ieiience with the old masters—if the kids never read Shakespeare in high school, thev will find college Shakespeare indigestible. Besides, the (.reat Books can enrich a student’s thinking immeasurably (yeah, it sounds corny—but its true). And school’s job is throwing new ideas at students. At least the English electives have encouraged the students to read more—if only light modern novels. “Modernized subjects ranged from an ecology crisis course—■ “Tomorrow lias Been Can- 192 celled”—to a look at the popular field of movies in “Exploring the Film” (some predict that movies might one day replace hooks!). Ms. Mitchell's ecology course touched a major national concern and Oslxmm students proved they could really get excited about things outside of school. Lively discussions hit everything from world population to political dirtywork in the county. Their text, I'he Dying Generation, also challenged the students with its difficult writing style. Exploring the film”, by Mr. Hollins, gave the kids a chance to make their own films. They understood and appreciated much more in TV programs and movies. Maybe Mr. Rollins thought—“if you can’t beat them, improve them?” These courses were among the many that tried to involve the students in a modern problem, using practical English. Other courses were mainly fun. “Where the Wind Blows Free”—(a course on western adventure), “Stories Past and Present”, “Sleuthing with the Best . . . these were light, but educational, courses. Still another type of elective emphasized skills: “reading Improvement”, Where You Belong: Writing , “Say What You Mean (speech), and “On Becoming a Poet”. A few oldies showed up with “Tragic Heroes (Oedipus Rex and Jude the Obscure) Ivy Mr. Capilongo and Ms. Linton's “Same Old Stuff” on ancient literature. Student complaints became monotonous since little could be done to fix the situation. A main gripe: split shift often refused students access to a favorite teacher or favorite topic. They lazed around in another less interesting class just because they happened to be on the wrong shift for another. If the kids could drive, special permission allowed taking a course on the other shift—but how many could drive? Despite the expected grousing bv the inevitable grousers, though, Ms. Linton did feel that the English department had improved this year. 193 “The Great Library Rip-off” typified student reaction to the Osbourn Library’s new rides. A contest conducted by one class, it gave 5 points to each book illegally removed from the library. Encyclopedias and card catalogues earned even higher scores—some people had 50 points by the end of one week! If the books weren’t properly returned, the chairman (or is a better title “ringleader ”?) erased the points. In this way, no permanent harm was done. All the library lost was a little respect. The purpose of the contest was quite serious—the students protested the strict rules imposed on them. Granted, this style of protest was childish. But several students had already approached the librarians Ms. Hooker and Ms. Painter to express their dissatisfaction. Nothing was accomplished by this method, so the Contest began. Many other students who had never heard of the Contest simply walked out with the books without bothering to check them out—after all, it was safer that way. With no monitor to prevent it, it was easier NOT to check the books out. The library has always had a huge problem with stolen books—hundreds of books disappeared annually. A temporary monitor system tried to crack down on the culprits last year. The choice of monitors, however, proved disasterous. Had more responsible monitors been chosen, more lxx ks might have been saved. The overworked, underpaid librarians couldn’t always act as library policemen. According to one librarian, there was no way to stop that outflow of books. Teachers themselves rarely notified their students of overdue books and few of the teachers helped the library in any way. Another problem was the weakness of any penalties. If a student deliberately stole a $25 lx ok and the librarian discovered the book in his locker, all she could do was confiscate the book. No criminal charges could be filed as might be filed for the a student deliberately stole a $25 lxxjk and the librarian discovered the book in his locker, all she could do was confiscate the book. No criminal charges could be filed as might be filed for the theft of a 25c item in a drugstore. Perhaps the parents might be told, nut the librarians usually found the parents as unresponsive as the student. Suspension seldom worked, since the student just seemed glad to get out of school. Of course, expulsion was legally impossible. What more could the librarian do? Even the usual threat to seniors with overdue or lost books at the end of the year—that they can’t participate in graduation ceremonies— failed to elicit much response. The librarian just couldn t enforce the threat. Consequently, hundreds of dollars (tax-pavers’ dollars!) vanished each year—not to mention the books necessary for a complete education. Most students just forgot or misplaced a lxx k and only a reminder was needed. But there was also the other extreme where students de-lilieratelv plotted to outwit the “System ’. Any system would do and the library system had the least protection. Ms. Painter even heard two students plotting an elalxrrate theft right within ear range of her desk! This year, the library rules stiffened in an effort to slow the theft rates. These rules unfortunately also penalized the innocent and so excited the protesting. For instance, according the library rule sheet, if students failed to return overdue books they: “1. will lose the privilege of checking out books for the same length of time that the book was kept overdue. 2. will lie reported to the principal’s office for dis- ciplinary action. 3. will have parents notified of overdue materials.” Some students complained that the first penalty would infringe on their quality of education. Several of the school’s most able students had books overdue for months. Yes, they were in the wrong. Yes, they should be pan-alizecT. No—they should not lose the right to learn! This penalty wouldn’t liother the other class of chronic “overduers ”—those who checked out a couple books a year and just never returned them. Librarians had justified their rule by saying that they allowed use of the library during school hours. But many times, use of the books during school didn’t work. This is not the librarians’ fault, though. The library suffered overcrowding and understaffing just like any other part of the school. A majority of kids came to the library because there was no pace else to go except the halls or restrooms. These students didn’t want to study or read, and their talking and fooling around disrupted other library users. Before and after shifts never worked either—first shift bus students had to catch busses and second shift was discouraged from even entering the school l efore the first bell—much less entering the library. If books weren’t allowed home as a penalty, then education and grades go downhill. Since many students overcame this penalty by walking out with uncheckedout Ixxiks, the library defeated its own purpose of stopping stolen books. The third penalty—notifying the parents—often resulted in the parents learning of the overdue book liefore the student did because the homeroom teachers seldom warned of the book. This placed the student at the level of first grade—he was denied the chance to exercise his own responsibility. The library rules took a negative approach to the student and viewed him as an irresponsible, dishonest person without letting him prove himself first. The student body would of course rebel against this attitude. So what are the alternatives to the library rules? Already, librarians spend several weekends combing student lockers for forgotten books. That’s a lot of effort and it’s unpaid work. Ms. Fainter feels that a police system (pressing criminal charges, expulsion etc.) would be too brutal. A more lenient system, however, requires money. And where must that money come from? Parents. Politicians. Citizens. These are the people who could stop the lxxik cfrain. And they are not willing to. If they could donate more money to their school taxes, a monitor could be hired with the money. The monitor’s sole job would be checking every lxx k leaving the library. The professional monitor could dis-sovle the theft rate and serve as a reminder to people who just for- fet. Other solutions—a larger li-rary, a study hall (so the study hall students wouldn’t be dumped in the library where thevd have the leisure for anything), a student lounge where the library noise-nuisances could talk to their heart’s content, etc.—are beyond the reach of school funds. But the monitor might even pay for himself by decreasing the money loss. This year alone, more than $900 left the library. Those books must be replaced—that’s a total of $1,800 that the library needs because of theft. Whose fault? E very taxpayer who prefers low taxes to a better school library—that’s whose fault it is. 1 5 The constant change ot presidents this year created a hazard for the SC A. Ed O'Hara, who had proved that popularity is not necessary to he elected, withdrew from school to move to Maryland. Vice-president Malcolm Ames replaced him until this appointment was questioned by the Senate which decided to hold an election. Cadidates Susan Barbee, Glenn Mozingo, and Robert Tharp actively advertised their platforms before the assembly on November 23. Many students reflected that most platform planks sounded the same for each candidate. As for those planks, few voters believed that exams would be ended (but two years ago. few people had believed the dress code would be changed). As for a revision of the Constitution, who knew what the current one said? Besides O’Hara and others who had worked during the summer had made some changes (whose legality was challenged). A coed smoking area sounded good, but everyone smoked together anyway—except in the bathrooms, which couldn’t be made coed. Rol ert Tharp had some additional suggestions that many students dismissed as impractical. When could they use a student lounge, and how many would it hold? And no one could see this town accepting SCA Elections sex education courses. Tharp’s suggestions for English and Social Studies classes could be presented by anyone; he didn’t nave to be SCA president to do that. Tharp w as also criticized for emotional reactions during the questioning at first-shill assembly. During second shift, the questioners became emotionally involved as the questioning turned to grilling. lso grilled, but not as much, was Mozingo, particularly concerning his proposal of an underground newspaper. Newspaper staffers were especially upset: “What’s wrong with our newspaper? What do you want? Obscenities?” they questioned. Other students wondered how Mozingo 196 planned to start this project. Although Barbee escaped second-shift inquisition, many first-shift students considered her plans for a cleaner cafeteria inadequate, if not inane. Both nominees from the floor came during first shift; nominees were Bill Kite and Barbara Layne. Layne, the only junior running, was sure to bring to the polls many blacks who wouldn't come otherwise. As the election revealed no majority vote, the date was set for a run-off between Mozingo and I ayne. Campaigners, it seemed, were more opponents than proponents. Layne's op-ponerns considered an unwed mother unfit for such an office I ecause of both moral and practical reasons (lack of tiinej. while Mozingo’s opponents claimed he didn’t know what most students wanted, and he wouldn’t get anything done anvway. Many students saw no real choice and didn't vote. One voter protested by voting for the fictitious Joe Zahojagawortski. After Mozingos victory was announced, he began revising die constitution. His promises of an underground newspaper, student bill of rights, and coed smoking area were never again discussed, and the school board forced the end of exams into the distant future. Although Mozingo was president for the remainder of the year, another election was held to determine next years officers. Malcolm Ames received an overwhelming majority of votes although he was nominated from the floor. Candidates Joe Oleniacz and Linda Keel had lieen nominated before the assembly. Other contests, especially for vice-presi-i dent ana treasurer were close; counting continued from the poll s close during sixth period until well into ninth period. Finally officers were selected: vice-president, Sandy Kempf: secretary, Christie Polen; treasurer. Debbie Carr; stenographer. Linda Crisp; and assistant stenographer Terri Miller. An account of a vear at a high school cannot be complete without a comment on the governmental bodies which affect that school. This year in particular. Prince William has undergone tremendous upheavals in its policy on the school board. The county's new Board of Supervisors created the controversial school issues while causing the public much concern on several other issues as well. The county newspaper, the Journal Messenger, fully recounted each action of the Board of Supervisors and seemed to lean against most of the controversial decisions. In one issue J.V1 conducted a “random” poll of county opinions of the Supervisors ana found that manv citizens deplored their decisions. “Whether or not the poll was an accurate account of the majority opinion cannot he determined, but it did seem a fair indication. The Supervisors certainly could not lie awarded “Most Popidar Official Award”. I ast November, county resi- Local Government dents voted in their new Board of Supervisor Bov Doggett, Occoquan Supervisor Vernon Dawson, Neabsco Supervisor Don Turner, Cole Supervisor C. Scott Winfield, Brentsville Supervisor Ralph A. Manlier, Dumfries Supevisor A.J. Fer-lazzo, and Gainesville Supervisor Charles J. Colgan. These seven men, duly elected by the people, were assumed to he the fit representatives of the people and thus able to make policy decisions justly. However, at the hoard meeting in January, the public learned that its Board of Supervisors was not even a united body. Instead, the supervisors seemed to have seperated into factions—Dawson, Ferlazzo, and Colgan on one side and the other four on the other side. The four supervisors even conducted clandestine meetings to discuss policy without the trio. If the supervisors refused to pull together as a group, then how could thev pull together Prince William? At the first meeting in early January, the supervisors adr- oitly managed several “stunts.” First, they fired VC. Sharp, who had served as the county executive secretary for the last fourteen years. The su-| ervisors had assured Sharp that he could remain until July so that a gradual phaseout could make the change smoother. But then the supervisors neatly disposed of the man without even giving him enough notice to gracefully retire! Bobby J. Hansen was appointed in Sharp’s stead. The public especially protested at this shabby treatment of Sharp. The second doubtful act made by the Board of Supervisors concerns the school systems in Prince William. The school board had included Paul Arrington of the Manassas District, William T. Dunn of the Manassas District (formerly of the Gainesville District, but he was redistricted), T. Clay Wood, of the Brentsville District, Paul Boots of The Neabsco District, John F. Pattie of the Dumfries District, Thomas O. Deane of 198 Coles District, and Ellis B. Hawkins of Occoquan District. Each of these men had been assigned staggered tenures bv the old Board of Supervisors. None of the terms had yet expired by January of this year. On December 30 of 1971, State Attorney General Andrew F. Miller stated his opinion that “the Code of Virginia . . . requires the incoming Board of Supervisors to reappoint the existing school board members of Prince William County. (JM, Jan. 3). Despite this opinion, the present supervisors with Winfield as their board chairman decided to replace the old school board—desregarding their unexpired terms. Again displaying the “divided we stand nature of their board, three supervisors voted against the appointing of another school board. These supervisors—Ferlazzo, Dawson, and Colgan—such an appointment. The other four formed the majority, though, and they set about their appointing. Thirdly, the Board of Super- visors appointed Manassas Supervisor Hoy Doggett's, John IXrggett, to the school board for the Manassas District. Some of the Public considered that an act of favoratism and questioned the qualifications! that John Doggett would bring to his new job. The only old school board member reassigned was Paul Boots from Neabsco District. A few days after Occoquan Supervisor Vernon Dawson svas appointed on the school board nc resigned. He held that his appointment was illegal and ne suggested Edson T.ynn as his replacement. Other school Ixrard appointments include Ms. George Mullen, Homer Akers, regis l icey, and George Stringer. As the State Attornev General had also suggested, the terms of the new school Iroard were staggered. For instance, while Mullen night remain on the school board a full three years, Akers could only stay for one year. As expected by many sym-pathesers, the old school board took the matter into the state courts. All six members (except Boots who was re-elected) charged that the new appointments were illegal and invalid, (hie January 5, Circuit Court Judge Sinclair requested that neither board act as the school Ixrard for 12 days—until the matter could lx? decided by die Circuit Court. In the interim, few school functions were affected except one-bills. No bills could be' signed by either the old or new school board. Mainly the maintenance staff suffered as well as the building contractors of the new schools. Finally. Sinclair ruled on January 19 that the old schoollroard was the only legal one. The judge gave as his reason the ‘“continuity of the system which woidd have Ireen disturlred. and transition period might upset the system. So the Ixrard of supervisors had lost. Still, though, they were allowed to determine the amount of times each school Iroard member could serve. It seemed little consolation. 199 Most yearbooks spend 99% of their time spouting off about the student body. This yearbook staff decided that students aren't all that make a school—what about teachers? So these two pages are dedicated to teachers and their tribulations. Teachers are subjected to the list of extra duties. First, thev may lie assigned to study hall. Several teachers have complained about the position this puts them in—the policeman role. A language teacher suggested that secretaries or hired hold study hall and allow tlie teachers more time to teach. Should study hall be eliminated altogether? After all. the dim lights of the auditorium discourage any reading or writing, and tne acoustics of the place magnify the smallest whisper. When die students file up to the library instead, many just sit and ■ talk. With so many kids crowded in the library, the talking disturbs those who do want to study. So Teachers and their Tribulations why have study hall at all? The teachers are paid to teach, they say—not police. Detention hall duty is a similar situation, and, as one teacher remarked, “If the kids don’t come to detention hall, why should we?” Also, teachers periodically chaperone bus trips and dances. They are not paia for the extra time and strain involved. And gate duty at games can be very boring and is not included on paychecks. Even with a mound of ungraded tests at home, a teacher cannot refuse without being branded antisocial, conceited, mean, and uncooperative. Club sponsorship often sliced a large chunk of time from a teacher’s busy schedule. Again, there was not any pay except for a few organizations such as the SCA and cheerleaders. One math teacher protested that although the administration and students could not force teachers to sponsor clubs, the feeling of obliga- tion often forces the teachers to accept sponsorship. A science teacher commented that there ought to l e a pay scale to allot money for different types of sponsorship, as some clubs involve more time and energy. Also expected of teachers are duties some describe as “clerical.” Some of these take time from classes while others are performed out of school. These include student records, attendance counts, and other jobs— almost all boring. There seems to be little time left for matters connected directly with teaching—lesson plans, making tests, grading quizzes—much less for outside interests. SOMETHING must keep these teachers plugging aw'ay at their job. The pay certainlw. doesn’t make them millionaires the hours are rough; the job has little prestige. So maybe teachers' actually like the kids, and reallv-' want to help them. After Osbourn-Then What? Allen, Pam Ashby, Turner Aubrey, Gerry Aulick, CiCi Blevins, David Bowles, Suzy Breen. Catlii Bridges, Pain Butler, Debby Caldwell, Mark Carter, Arenda Chrisawn, Pam Coone, Leah Anne Danner, Patty Dean, Rixldie Dyer, Dennis Embrev, Patty Fones, Daruiy Fontana, Gary Fulton, John Garrett, Greg Gray. Connie Green, Paul Harris, Donnie Hart, Pam Hedges, Bobbin Helsel, Gary Hoenigmann, Maya Hollcroft. Patty Holmquist, Patty Hutto, Debby Joiner, Gary Keanonjonn Kelley, Teresa Keys, Eddie King, David laird, Mike Kline, Lynda Kite, Bill Kines, Haywood Green, Harold Layboume, Roliert McIntyre, Kathv McKay, Judy Marshall, Faith Martin. Mike William and Mary Va Commonwealth U NVCC George Mason C Va Computer C. Reston NVCC Va Commonwealth U Southern Methodist U Ferrum C U of Oregon Furman U Va Commonwealth U Converse G VPI VPI Montreat-Anderson C, NC Chowan C, NC NVCC Madison C Ohio State U George Mason C School of Radiologic Tech, Norfolk NVCC La. State U Bander Fashion C NVCC Va Commonwealth U Randolph-Vlacon C Bridgewater C NVCC VPI George Mason C East Carolina U VPI NVCC Shenandoah C, Conserv of Music Notre Dame Va Computer College, Reston Randolph-.Vlacon C NVCC Va Commonwealth U NVCC Madison C George Mason C UVA Bridgewater C Iii the year 1970-1972, Osbourn High contained 274 seniors and about 1200 underclassmen. There was a total of about 1500 students in a building designed to hold 600 students (not counting the new wings). The 100 faculty members further congested the school. Still, spilt shifts partially solved the problem. Never a school with a high rate of college-bound, Osbourn had only 40% of its seniors heading for another alma mater. Income levels persuaded many to seek jobs instead of more education. Also, the national newspapers told of the blight on the college graduate job market. Government’s slash of scientific research projects and the surplus of college students had decreased the job openings tremendously. In spite of guidance counselors and many teachers still echoing the hallowed, “But.you MUST go to college!”, worried kids looked at the cost of college and the possible scarcity of jobs for college graduates: they said NO! Also, trie factor of prestige that had driven manv youth to colleges liefore had lost its glamour during the “Do Your Own Thing movement. No longer are plumb- 202 ers so segregated from the pathologists. College graduates all over the country are turning back to the blue collar jobs and finding equal fulfillment. College has lieen jerked from its pedestal at Osbourn and many other high schools and placed in competition with the other life styles. Marriage hasn't yet lost its appeal for many young people-hilly 5% of tlie seniors at Os-lioum had taken that sacred vow bv the end of the year. Both congratulations and condolences might lie in order; marriage can lie wonderful, but the percentage of youth marriages that really succeed is slim. Keep your fingers crossed, kids! Of the Osbourn seniors, 15% decided on the military. It offers a quick, steady job with the chance of promotion. The military, thougn much maligned by the media, does have numerous advantages for the enterprising. The percentages for the seniors planning on the college, marriage, or military only account for 60% of the seniors—either the remaining 40% plan a combination of the choices or they are just undecided (which would not lie very unusual at age 18). Millard, Ann NVCC Miller, Jem’ George Mason C Mint ., Cindy lee-McRae C Morris, Susan U of Akron, Ohio Mozingo, Glenn UVA Murphy, Kieron Bruce Lynchburg C Helton. Carmela Longwood C Neagle, Kenny VPI . omian,Jeannine NVCC Ocetek. Ferdinand NVCC Outlandjohn VPI Nelson, Tininiv Va Commonwealth U Ness, Mike George Mason C Pease, Robert VPI Pettus, Mary LynchburgC Pietrzyk, Mike VPI Pisegna, Tom New Hampshire C, NH Plumb, Russell U of Florida Powers, Debby Marv Washington C Rieder, Jennifer U of Texas Robinson, Royce George Mason C Romanowski, Marsha George Mason C Roselrerry, Eddie VPI Rudulph, Diane Purdue U, Indiana Sandford, Susan VPI Sholander, Barbara Wash Hospital, School of Nursing Shuler. Dan U of Miami Smith, Jennifer VPI Smith. Julian Wake Forest Smith. Raymond NVCC Smith, Steve William and Mary Su, David Madison C Sutton, Paul VPI Tackett, Dennis VPI Taylor, JT Hampton Institute Tharp, Robert UVA Theimer, Kathy Madison C Thomas. Larrv Va Commonwealth U Vanover, Guy Randolph-Macon C Weiss, Joe Va Commonwealth U Wheeling, Sharon George Mason C Wine, Judy Va Commonwealth U Wolfe, Ed Computer Learning School, Md Wood, Walter NVCC Writht, Ernie Bridgewater C Van N'oppen. Cindy George Mason C 203 R. O. Bridges Insurance- Realty With a convenient location at 9113 Church Street and two phones, R. O. Bridges has the right home for you and when you buy it, you can insure it without difficulty. R. O. Bridges is able to clo it all and at a lower cost. Daughter of R.O. Bridges—like her father, Pam actively supports the school. Reeves Office Supplies In downtown Manassas, Reeves stands out. Paper, stencils, carbons—all concievable office supplies wait at Reeve’s Office Supplies. Reeves stocks many essential school supplies. Inexpensive and conveniently located at 9215 Center Street, Reeves welcomes visitors. Call .361-3121. 204 Dominating the Manassas shopping center, the sign announces bargains. At 9018 Mathis Avenue, Peebles has been faithfully serving Manassas citizens for many years and has Everything for Everyone. The voting set especially enjoys Peebles vast selection of clothes in mod and conservative styles. Clothes in every imaginable color, style and size are one of Peebles specialities. While shopping, a customer peruses Peebles cards for every occasion. 205 Kasanova’s Pizza A sausage, mushroom, cheese, or even a plain pizza would certainly spice your coke break. So visit Kasanova’s Pizza on your next lunch hour or date—you’ll like it, so try it! At (Casanova Pizza, customers enjoy good food and good conversation. riSIT WOOLWORTfTS Jmduwdk -� Woolworth’s Variety includes Mowers and a luncheonette. Woolworth’s Five-and-ten-cent stores are never out of bargains. For reasonable prices on pets, toys, gifts, records, and refreshments—go to Woolworth’s in the Manassas Shopping Center. Western Auto Salesmen assist customers amid the huge stock of Western Auto. Fixing up a new car or an old treasured wreck requires a wide assortment of supplies that Western Auto can provide. Hardware, appliances, televisions, fishing tackle—all these are also available at Western Auto in the Manassas Shopping Center. Call 361-.3301. 206 Craftree E. E. Wine Commission Instead of running out of heat in the middle of the winter switch to E. E. Wine Commission and their watchdog service and they will keep your oil full with high quality Esso heating oil. I . Watchdog Service from E. E. Wine Clay, leather, and other assorted paraphenalia find a congenial nome at Craftree. Located on 9419 Battle Street, Craftree caters to the artistic-minded. 207 1st Manassas Bank and Trust Convenient Manaport office offers every banking service. At Manaport Plaza, First Manassas Bank Trust conducts a thriving business. They are very dependable and welcome your visit. Phone 361-6106 for more information A drive-in window at each office adds speed to excellent service. 208 Baker’s Funeral Home The people at Baker's are friendly and courteous. Running an efficient business, they are located at 9320 West Street. Phone 368-3116. A beautiful, reverent atmosphere for a solemn ceremony. Commonwealth Telephone No l etter place for a telephone Ixxrth—outside the phone company! The Commonwealth Telephone Company faces a promising future and the demand for telephone technicians has opened many opportunities for the interested student. The telephone business has accelerated and so has Commonwealth. PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS Although Robinson's only advertises its normal hours, it has an emergency telephone number: 361-4031 Robinson’s Pharmacy Solely devoted to filling your important prescriptions, Robinson’s has the time to be careful—no mere drugstore could compete with their service. Visit them at 8118 Sudley Road—right next to the Prince William Hospital or phone .368-2311. 209 Nick’s Engraving Nick displays his stylized wedding invitations to a prospective groom. Professional engraving of trophies, jewelry, even pens— Nick’s Engraving is eager for your business. Nick is conveniently located at 9401 Main Street and will give you efficient, skillful, and fast service. 210 Marshall Aviation From home to the airport in air-conditioned comfort, then onto the plane without delay. Number 1 in the sky! Fly with Marshall Aviation at Manassas Municipal Airport. And if you want to learn to fly your own fjlane, consult Marshall about essons. Call 361-9101. 211 A flying student at Marshall Aviation begins his solo flight. MIFCO Liquid fuels delivered to your home or business by MIFCO. Whether too hot or too cold, Manassas Ice and Fuel can help. MIFCO supplies gasoline, coal, and otner fuels as well as ice. Refrigerated trucks distribute ice, for cooling and other uses. 2)2 People’s National Bank Now that you have a job, how about a convenient checking account? Inquire at People’s National Bank (368-2181). It’s never too late or too soon to save for college, marriage, or a vacation trip either! A convenient location at Manassas Shopping Center. Crest Cleaners 2 Day’s Gifts Background pictures fascinate Chris Naiswald as he makes a purchase. Need a card or small gift? Even party accessories are numerous at this elegant, though inexpensive gift shop. Located at 9048 Mathis Avenue, 2 Day’s Gifts stocks many fascinating gift ideas. Oops! No picture for Kirby’s from our photographer. Kirby’s TV For quick and friendly service, visit Kirby’s TV. Kirby’s also deals in radios and other electronic contraptions. Crest Cleaners cleans your favorite clothes “bestest and fastest”. On-the-spot pressing helps you on a frantic aay, ana Crest is conveniently located at the Manassas Shopping center. ___________________ CREST ClEfll • |Fil� lAUNDtf A In addition to cleaning. Crest does repairs and alterations on clothing. 213 Key Properties For best results in selling, buying, or renting a home, farm, or other property, call Key Properties, Inc.—368-9243, or drop in at 9109 Centreville Road, next to Manasas Lumber. (’.littering light reflects the quality of supplies at Decorative Arts Studio. At Decorative Arts Studio, Inc. you can get ceramics, bernat paks, artists’ supplies, gifts and candles. Lessons in various arts and crafts are also given. Call .368-4660. Decorative Arts Studio The key to good housing is Key Properties, Inc., Realtors. Enthusiastic sales personel are experts in handicrafts. 214 Bowman’s Bowman’s Surplus Sales, 7515 Centreville Road, is the camper’s dream store. Hunting, fishing and other sports equipment is also found at Bowman’s. 215 Stock and attitudes are cheerfully displayed outside. Lyon’s Bouquet Lyon’s Bouquet Mart, located at 0324 Main Street, arranges flowers for all occasions. A momentous wedding—somber farewell—or just a warm thought for a special person . . . make your bouquet with Lyons. Call 368-3145. Join the crowd that sends quality Howers from Lyons’. Rain or shine, Manassas Taxi will accomodate you. Manassas Taxi Before you achieve that coveted drivers’ licence or if Dad refuses to lend you the family car, don’t despair! Call Manassas Taxi, (368-6291) for a ride—whereever and whenever you want to go. Luck and Albright LUCKtALBRITE PLUMBING-HEATING Your house too hot or too cold? Call Luck and Albrite. They also handle pliunbing and electricity. Be cool with the skilled help of Luck and Albright and their air-conditioners. Also specialists in pliunbing, heating, and electrical jobs, they are located at 8291 Centreville Road. Phone 368-3322 and they will Ire delighted to serve you. 216 The sticker that signifies high quality and service. 217 One example of the fine cars at Eckels and Jewell. Commonwealth Savings and Loan Money talks . . . and if you need it for a car, home, college, or another special project, Commonwealth Savings and Loan will lend it to you. Better yet, prepare for your project by depositing savings at Commonwealth. Interest mounts quickly and soon your dream will l)e reality. Consider it and call 361-4191. COMMONWEALTH SAVINGS f-LOAS assoc A 218 The door that leads to savings. Rockingham Clothes for Men A vast selection of clothes for the male student. Now that you are embarking to college or a career, clothes do make the difference. With the largest selection of men's clothes in northern Virginia, we offer you the latest and most complete dress and sportswear fashions for the coming season. Free altera-tioas, helpful salesmen, and reasonable prices are only a few of the extras you can expect whenever you visit with us at Rockingham Clothes for Men—conveniently located across from Westgate Plaza. Courtesy Carpets display their large selection of carpeting. Courtesy Carpets Redecorating your room or furnishing a new home? Don’t forget carpeting. And for skillful carpeting, visit Courtesy Carpets. 219 Proudly displaying the latest ears, Wrighfs welcomes you. JJ I BUICK OIPIEIL. WRIGHT’S These new ears as well as many used c: cars. Wright’s Buick Wright’s Buick offers a wide variety of cars for you, whether you are interested in a trade or in a new car, you can’t go wrong at Wright’s (8914 Fort Drive). 220 Clothing, sporting goods, and automotive departments—all in one shopping center? No, all in one store—Montgomery Wards, across from Manaport. This year Wards came to Manassas bringing with it its excellent reputation for service. Come, snop, and see for yourself. The famous Wards trademark reigns over the immense parking lot, across from Manaport. Montgomery Wards For music huffs—the sound center at Wards. W ards even has a department of car care. 221 Grant’s Grant's is the place to go for clothing, school supplies, make-up; in fact, for everything. While you’re there, drop into Grant’s Bradford House for a delicious meal. Check on their one-night specials. Acres of stylish clothes tempt the customers. Big Ed’s Speed Shop Expert's in racing and mechanics stand ready to help at Big Ed's. To make that new car move even faster, or maybe just perform better, see Big Ed’s at 8031 Centreville Road. Although relatively new in Manassas Big Ed’s has maintained its excellent reputation for high performance in cars, whether for racing or the road. Examining Big Ed’s stock David Stanfar and Tony Beavers discuss improvements in their own cars. 222 Law’s Auction Petersen’s Jewelers Looking for something old, valuable, or a colletor’s item? You’ll find it at Law’s. And if you want a little excitement in your buying or bidding, try the auction on Friday nights and whenever announced. Law’s Auction is located on 7209 Centreville Road. Call 361-3148. Buy something useful at Law's—like a fire engine. Petersen's clerks are always ready to serve you. Petersen's supplies a variety of watches and other jewellry at prices you can afford. At Petersen’s, 9406 Mathis Avenue, there are diamonds, rubies, and jewels at reasonable prices. If you are less es-travagant Mr. Petersen also has beautiful gold and silver items which can be engraved and make lovely gifts for your loved ones. For tne time-conscious, Petersen’s also sells famous-name watches. 223 Used cars, new cars, tnicks, and Chevrolet parts—Dudley Martin Chevrolet, Inc. has them all. Whether you want a small Vega to take to college or an Impala for the whole family, the service is great while you’re buying the car, and just as good afterward. Getting to Dudley Martin is easy; it is opposite the West-gate shopping center at 8000 Sudley Road. If you want a Chevrolet, don’t go out of town, go to Dudley Martin. Call ,368-2111. Martin operates an efficient used car center. M DUDLEY MARTIN CHEVROLET, INC. MANASSAS. VIRGINIA Each car bears Martin’s insignia. 224 Battlefield Shell Shell's clean station is rarely idle. Gas, oil, clean windshields, good service—you’ll get all of it at Battlefield Shell. Its location at 7110 Sudley Road provides easy access from shopping in the Westgate area. You want the best for your car; at Battlefield Shell (phone 754-8119) you’ll get just that. Shell, also, believes in signs. ■ Kings Grocery welcomes friendly people. King’s Grocery If you’re tired of the crowd, visit King’s Grocery on Route 28 opposite All Saints School. It’s a small and friendly store although it offers a modern variety. Planning a garden? Doing your own building or remodeling? Whatever your needs in home, farm, or garden supplies, they can be filled at Manassas Hardware Company. As well as selling equipment and tools, they rent from their location at 9506 Center Street (phone 361-2131). The cooperative salesmen can assist you in your search, whatever its goal. Manassas Hardware: a modem business that serves you. “Hardware's'' clerk thumbs a much-used catalogue to order equipment for his customer. Manassas Hardware 225 Koon’s Pontiac and Olds An imposing army of autos displays Koon’s forte. The Place To Buy Your Car If you’re looking for a new car—a Grand Prix, for example, Koon’s Pontiac and Oltts is the place to find it. The courteous salesmen will give you the facts about the size-and-price car that is right for you. There is no hurry and no pressure. Don’t forget the excellent service you’ll receive after you’ve purchased your car. Koon’s does body and fender work as well as painting and towing. Before your car is even repaired, you can receive free estimates. Afterwards, Koon’s guarantees their work. Conveniently located at 7105 Sudley Road, just before the Route 66 exit, Koon’s Pontiac and Olds doctors many of your automotive needs. Call 754-7191, for further information. Allan Mason, student, pretends. 226 Ashby’s Famous in Manassas for its stock of diamonds, jewelry, and watches, Ashby’s Jewelers also carries well-known brands in china, crystal, and sterling. Remember that Ashby’s at 9012 Center Street in downtown Manassas (phone 361-5000) specializes in gift wrappings. And what wonderful girts they have! Messenger Our county newspaper: the “Journal Messenger.” As well as newsstand editions, home delivery is given; call 368-3101 to inquire. With three weekly editions and the news volume increasing with the county’s growth, the Journal Messenger’s presses at 9102 Center Street are quite busy. Mary Lou Dollar, an Osboumite, sets type'. 227 Whatever the season, Sloper's has the sports equipment. Trying to buy, sell or rent a homer Marsh Realty will help. They handle these transactions and are true professionals. Call 361-6767 if you need assistance, or come to Grant Avenue. Marsh Realty In the midst of town. Marsh welcomes customers. Sloper’s Sport Center For supplies for any sport from bowling to fishing, come to Sloper’s Sport Center in M ana-port Shopping Center. An authorized Wilson dealer, Sloper’s provides equipment for every sport imaginable. Call 368-4088 for specific inquiries. 228 DAILY DIVIDENDS ON REGULAR SPECIAL PASSBOOK ACCOUNTS By collecting daily dividends compounded continuously every day of the year. You earn dividends from the day of deposit to the day of withdrawal — No strings and no penalty. Also, Perpetual has the highest effective dividend rate in Northern Virginia. • R«9ui«r Passbook 5%— Effective Rata 5.127%. Spaclai Passbook 5.25%— Effactlva Rata 5.390% ways to save 'Where You Save Does Make a Difference Perpetual SAVINGS LOAN 13953 Jefferson Davis Hwy Marumsco Plaza. Woodbndge. Va. 494 3161 or 6901551 9514 West Center Street Manassas. Va. 361 8291 229 Merle Norman Attention, girls: if you’re interested in beauty, you should be interested in Merle Norman Cosmetics, located at 9401 Main Street. Merle Norman has the latest in cosmetics ready for you. For more information, call 361-8575. Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio: the deadly arts of the femme fatale. Telephone lines top the First Virginia Rank. Succeeding the National Bank of Manassas, the First Virginia Bank—Manassas National has nine locations throughout Prince William and Fauquier Counties with the main office at 9100 Center Street (phone 368-2124). As a full-service bank, First Virginia provides all banking needs from checking accounts to savings accounts to money-lending. Artistic sign announces artistic photography. Reynold’s Reynold’s Photographers at 9406 Battle Street does pictures from passports to publicity to portraits, not to mention their family plan. And before the family, Reynold’s does engagement and wedding pictures. Your portrait can be done in either black and white or natural color, and satisfaction is guaranteed. Call 368-4659 for more information. 230 im HARDWARE The parking lot at Manassas Lumber And Hardware is rarely empty. Manassas Lumber At Manassas Lumber And Hardware an attentive customer considers. Whatever your building project, you get supplies at Manassas Lumber Corporation. Regardless of your knowledge of hardware or your lack of it, the salesmen will be courteous and efficient. Manassas Lumber will deliver anywhere in northern Virginia—dial 368-2141 to order, or come by 9121 Centreville Road to obtain the supplies you need. Discount sales and famous name furnishings at Family Furniture. The gathering place of diggers at 9408 Battle Street. Rebel Coin In Manassas, the place of the Civil War the Rebel Coin And Stamp Shop provides not only Civil War relics and stamps and coin, but also metal detectors. Family Furniture Replacing furnishings in your room or starting your own family, come to Family Furniture Center for your purchases. Famous for its discount sales. Family Furniture has many famous name furnishings. Call 361-6144 or come to the furniture headquarters for Northern Virginia at 7809 Centreville Road. Remember the restaurant at Murphy’s. Murphy’s G. C. Murphy in the Manaport Shopping Center can provide school supplies, pet and garden supplies, almost anything. Call 361-2159. 231 A building familiar to Manassas residents—drop in. Cocke’s Cocke’s Pharmacy is best known in the Manassas area for its Rexall products. But it’s nice to remember that Russell Stover candy and the snack counter anytime you’re in the area of 9108 Center Street. As for prescriptions, free delivery is provided anywhere in the Manassas area; just dial 368-3137. U. S. Army If you still aren’t sure what to do after graduation, why not seriously consider the U.S. Army? Before rejecting the idea, consider the advantages— free medical care, travel, and training for almost anything you want to do. They say “Today’s Army wants to join you”—and it does, whether you’re black or white, male or female. See the Army Recruiting Office in Manassas. Serve it proudly. Visit the recruiting office on Main Street. Magee’s Sparkle and smiles are the magnetism of Magee’s in the West gate Arcade. (Call 361-7001)” s s S S Products will help you with kitchen countertops and cabinets. At 8314 Brown’s Lane, S S gives free estimates. Call 368-9990. S S receptionist, a 1970 Osbourn grad, works the books intently. 232 George’s casual exterior welcomes customers to a gourmet experience. George’s Just three miles south of Manassas at 11430 Dumfries Road, a gourmet experience awaits you. George s Lake Jackson Restaurant supplies a complementary appetizer table with its excellent food. Call 368-6532 for reservations, or just come to Lake Jackson, meet and chat with George, and enjoy a delicious meal. New Method New Method Cleaners And Dyers at 9414 Battle Street launders all types of apparel. You’ll only wait two hours for dry cleaning to be completed, or you can nave regular one or two day service. Also, New Method does laundry service on shirts and work pants. Call 368-6911. There’s always efficient service at New Method Cleaners And Dyers. An eager Osbourn student works at J.E. Rice. J.E. Rice At J.E. Rice in the Manassas Shopping Center, even the manager shows interest in the customer’s needs. Rice’s hardware and appliances are well-known and excellent. Call 368-3833. 233 Leggett’s Osbourn’s Robert Pease is one of Leggett's gracious salesmen. 234 --- IP Shopper’s Mecca Leggett’s at VVestgate Shopping Center (phone 361-4181) fjrovides one-stop shopping for adies’ wear, men’s wear, accessories, sewing supplies, cosmetics, glassware, and much more. Everyone knows the quality of the famous-name products Leggett’s sells. And prices are always reasonable. Informative clerks are always Mr. Jenkins, Men’s Department Manager and 1964 Osbourn graduate, welcomes Osbourn students. eager to help, yet never pushy. A large panting area adds to the convenience of in town shopping. There is no need to : Manassas for shopping; ave Leggett’s right here! leave we have WESTGATE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER FAMOUS BRANDS BETTER ll AiUES • GINO'S • CREST CLEANERS • PIEDMONT FEDERAL S. L • WESTGATE ESSO SERVICE • MAY'S DRESS SHOP • MAGEE'S IEWELER LTD. • LEGGETT • G.C. MURPHY • PEOPLES DRUG • THE AMERICAN BANK • KEYSTONE SHOES • SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINTS • GIANT FOOD C'mon Along— Cmon Along to 235 White’s provides efficient repair service. Colgan’s Manassas’ airline, Colgan’s Airways rents planes as well as fjroviding shuttle runs to Dul-es for hurried travelers and to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. If you’re interested in flying, come see the owner, Chuck Colgan, or call him at 368-9101. From Colgan’s airfield, another plane departs. A waiting plane sits beside Colgan’s White’s Considering the importance of communication today, even one day without a telephone or radio is difficult. If yours stops working, bring it to White’s Radio And Tv Services. The experts at 9017 Center Street will fix it quickly and inexpeasively. Call 361-3345. 236 Opticians sports a windowed vista for customers. Opticians Many people wear glasses today. If you are one of them, you should discover the optical fashion center of Manassas, Surburban Opticians, Inc. Call .361-8232, or go to 9609 Champion Court where you can choose frames for glasses, have leases duplicated or have any work done with glasses. Inquire about the payment plan originated for your convenience. Missy Cardwell models her wireframes from Opticians. 237 Randy’s For wholesale purchase of meat, Randy’s Frozen Meats, Inc. on Centreville Road provides delivery for the excellent meat Randy’s is known for. With a spot-lighted sign, Randy's advertises. Shoe Repair Although a small shop, Manassas Shoe Repair does expert work. Call 368-9411 or bring your shoes to 9405 Main Street at the back of the laundromat. Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Since 1934, Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association has served borrowers and savers, people starting on their own, ana well-established businessmen. Interest rates are 5% to 7 A% on insured savings—an interesting fact for those saving for college or marriage. For your convenience Piedmont has two locations—9401 Grant Avenue and the West-gate Shopping Center. Call With all the bank’s advanced technology, good typists are still necessary. Piedmont bank teller fills out a deposit slip. 238 What happened to Piedmont’s clock? Richey’s Flowers A-l Glass Mickey Jones, ’71 Osbourn grad, fits a windshield for a A-l glass. Crash! And glass has to be replaced. Wherever it is—car or nome—call 368-4627 and let A-1 Glass do the job. They even work on obscured and colored glass. The work is done at the office and shop at 7220 Centre-ville Road in Yorkshire. Mobile service is also available. A-l glasscutter measures the glass on a spacious worktable. Rohr’s For 37 years Rohr’s has supplied the needs of Manassas and Prince William County residents in the variety-store line. It today boasts the area’s largest toy selection, a complete assortment of notions, stationery, baby goods, lingerie, house fumisnings, jewelry, candy, and hardware. Also located at 9122 W. Center Street, Rohr’s Antique Car Museum is open by appointment, preserving history with an interesting collection of cars, bicycles, license plates, toys, telephones, and oadities. Telephone: 368-3000. Mr. Rohr of Rohr’s 5c to $1.00 store collects antique cars—he drove this one to work. Richey’s flowers fill the windows. Richey’s Flower and Gift Shop will supply beautiful corsages for dances, creative flower arrangements, cut flowers, and [ilants. As a member of Flor-ax, Richey’s can have flowers wired anywhere in the U.S. Call 361-3655 to order. Ask for free delivery, or pick up your order at 8295 Centreville Road. Mrs. Richey pauses to view her arrangements. 239 PATRONS Dr. Cole and Dr. May Dr. Alvin E. Conner Charles Dvorak, Jr J. Edward Flourndoy Arthur G. Gower III, MD Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Hersch Manassas Medical Center Dr. and Mrs. G.A. Moseller Dr. Rathke L.C. Sullivan, Jr. Dr. Dieter R. VonOettingen, MD Thomas C. Young BUSINESS PATRONS Brydon, McKee, and Smith Hersch and Floumdoy, attorneys Louis and Vic’s Foreign Car Service Manassas Trash Company Westgate ESSO There once was a Hi Jacket staff That worked about time-and-a-half They tried to write headlines But they couldn’t make deadlines There was no organization in the staff There once was an editor named John Who found his coeditor gone He did all he could To make his book good And this is the yearbook of John. There once was a writer named Pam Who did other jobs in a jam Her ideas were strong And her words were too long But a lot was accomplished by Pam. There also was someone named Jonalu Who did whatever she could do Typing and copy Fitting and cropping And next year’s editor is Jonalu. There are many more people to thank Whose names we’ve kept safe in a bank So just take a look At the next page of this book And see all the people we thank. Editor’s Notes Special thanks to: Preston Stone James Bailey Gary Fontana Arenda Carter Malcolm Ames Mava Hoenigmann Mike Newton Tony Allen Ginger Allen all interviewed teachers and students Special thanks to Jonalu Johnstone for her supervision and editing of the final stages of production of this book. I This lx ok printed by Paragon Yearbooks, division of Herff Jones, Montgomery, Alabama. Headlines: 24-pt. Garamond with italic. B xly and Captions: 12-pt. and 10-pt. Caledonia with italic. Art Heads: 60-pt. Antikva Margaret by Paratone, Inc. Tooling Lines: 289-G, 270-M, 205-M by Paratone, Inc. Paper: Patina Board: 120 Cover: Chrome yellow no. 5 silk screen artwork applied over blue bradford linen (b13467) Sixjt-color: 30% tint-blocks of cnrome yellow no. 2 Program: The opinions expressed in this book do not necessarily reflect those of anyone but the writer. Every effort was made to insure correctness in copy and captions. We apologize for any mistakes. Credit: Cathi Breen—cover Hod Shepherd—page design Joe Ebhardt—advice Janice Bunion—coffee Bruce Murphy—the OHS game Pam Allen—copy and radical ideas Jonalu Johnstone—(see Pam Allen) John Fulton—uncounted hours of things no one else would do Randy Plumb—resident pessimist Mike Scott—worried sponsor Pam Bridges—advertising Terrv Casey—advertising Mark Cardwell—photography Richard Fricker—photography Julie Mogenis—odds and ends Debbie Crowe—odds and ends Brenda Busby—some rush jobs Susan Mangum—odds and ends A divided house . . . yes. Split shift had grabbed a butcner knife and hacked away at the unity of Osbourn. The students were separated and assigned by the Guidance office, according to the distance they lived from school. Those living nearer the school attended on the first shift and those farther out came on the second shift. An overlap of three periods jammed the building with the whole student body at once, but it only lasted a few hours. The purpose of shifts—to lessen the crowd—still worked for the majority of the day. First shift rose with the sun and their first bell summoned them to class at 7:30 AM. Second shift joined them at 10:15 AM. The 1:30 bell released first shift and by 4:20, second shift could leave. 10:35-1:30 AM was the overlap, which let students on both shifts take the “special courses” like physics, for which there was only one class. Even so, sacrifices had to lie made. Many students’ chosen courses were conflicting and they had to switch subjects. Since split shifts weren’t even definite until late summer, the administration had to hastily assign students to new classes within the last two weeks of summer. The result of such hurry, naturally, was confusion. Some students were even pushed into unwanted study halls. If they had transportation, students were permitted to switch shifts in September. Many who wished to switch had no way to get to school since there weren’t enough busses to pick them up. For those who could drive or who had a willing parental chauffeur, split shift could prove a blessing. If a kid didn't like an English elective on his own shift, he could take an elective on the other shift. Also, those students needing drivers' ed didn’t have to sacrifice school time for it—they enrolled on the other shift s drivers’ ed course. Many students of the second shift found that they savored that lazy morning snooze. Actually, modern research showed that the hormone level sinks to a low point about 6:00 AM. If people wakes up near this time, like most of first shift did, they were more likely to act grouchy and feel rundown. So the second shift had it made— they could rise as late as 9:30 AM. At least first shift enjoyed their long afternoons. The novelty of the unusual schedule made up for its problems at first. Students wel-comed the change from the classical 9:00-3:15 syndrome. Some protested separation from friends, but the overlap periods helped. Some cliques disintegrated—but many felt it was for the better. Cliques traditionally made it hard for outsiders and often created a tense competition to be a part of the In-Crowd. Clubs and sports discovered that the end of second shift offered the best time for meetings and practices. A few sports operated bidaily. They held one practice for first shift and another for second shift. Although the student body was divided into shifts, some hoped that the students, themselves would feel united. Yet, as one social studies teacher remarked, Osbourn never had much unity. Like high schools all over America, Osbourn found that school unity was a farce. The number of students had increased to the point where it was impossible to identify with the entire student body. So the students split up into smaller groups— divided house ones to whom thev could feel like they 1 belonged. Thus, Osbourn students didn't care whether they were divided. Oh. there were a few' scattered objections. But for the most part, kids were too involved in defining their own personal identities to care about unity. The new generation was little worried over the Yellow Jacket tradition that their grandparents had upheld. Abraham Lincoln expressed their view with the words, “I don’t know who my grandfather was: I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.” But a funny feeling invaded the school as the year grew old. Outwardly, the shifts accepted each other. The year before, they had been as one, and the transition into a twin student !x dy was too abrupt for any immediate reactions. Kills coasidered the other shift as “the kids I know from last year”. No change. Still, scheduling did separate the students. .And the feelings betrayed their unity. The feelings of any people towards others they only half-know. The feeling that They get to sleep late They get the afternoon off They have something over us No fair! It was an odd wavery illusory creepy 244 crawler feeling that sneaked into the cafeteria and lobby and restrooms. The question Which shift are YOU on? The question triggered the “shot heard round the school and split the heart of Osbourn in two. They knew it wasn’t a BIG difference. Just timing. But it WAS a difference and it did matter. There were no confrontations. o battle plans. The students could find nothing to really fight—there was no visible difference—nothing to SEE—nothing to fight. It was a ghost battle with underground feelings—not facts. Just a funny feeling that slightly alienated one shift from another . . . Many students used the constant arrivals and departures to their advantage. In addition to honest oversleeping, first shift often arrived with lame excuses or none at all. The standard excuses like flat tires or oversleeping were unexcused, but the imaginative student who claimed that he waited two hours for a passing train could earn an official okay. The yearbook editor, for instance, came in three and a half hours late one morning. Asked why he was tardy, John considered for a moment. “Well”, he reflected aloud, editorial staff “I’ve already used oversleeping twice this week . . . and I used a flat tire yesterday. Mmmm. Oh, yeah—a train held me up!” John’s slip was duly signed and promptly excused. Second shift also found “late” busses a helpful excuse. Doctors were apparently deluged with business this year, according to Osbourn excuse slips. And, as in any other year, there were those who never arrived at all. Some kids jperferred skipping classes rather than a whole day. This breed hung out in the restrooms, slunk across the lobby, and generally tried to disappear into the linoleum tile when Mr. Egidi appeared. Several ate lunch on all three lunch shifts—a rather caloric wav to cut class. 'Die skippers cut class for many reasons. Some despised the teacher—some had “better things to do”—some feared a test—some needed a relaxing smoke—and the vast majority didn’t like to work. A few did have legitimate excuses to skip. One girl cut typing class to work on physics—yet most skipped for less constructive reasons. They were the ones who lurked in the restrooms. Because of these restroom vigils, the maintenance crew-spent hours cleaning sodden tissue from w'alls and ceilings, and fishing cigarette butts from the jonns. Students themselves felt darned uneasy when they walked into the restroom and found a group of sulkv adolescents staring insolently at incomers and flicking ash into the sink. Another type of skipper slipped off school grounds. They were the worst danger to the school. During summer, the kids often w'ent swimming in school hours. The group that traveled to Great Falls this spring discovered the penalties for such skipping when Lynn Kline drowned. This was what the administration had warned about—the possibility of tragedy that might reflect on the school. Legally, the school should prevent students from leaving tne ground. Faculty didn’t want to police students. But grounds were inviting such forceful authority. Instead of exercising their freedom, the students endangered it. Mr. Smalling, a science teacher, suggested a possible solution to the skipping problem-enclosing the parking lot and school with an electric-fence. It wouldn't cost too much money .... the cost to student honour would be great. Teachers concluded that skipping was one of the major school problems. The fault certainly lav in student immaturity . . . and maybe in the school system it self. Osbourn was not a unique school. It had many good features—a concerned faculty, an effort at improving the curriculum with English and Social Studies electives, an extensive vocational department, good athletic-facilities, and a couple of excellent teachers. Osbourn lacked a few things too, like ?4J any high school. Perhaps Osbourn's biggest failing was the student apathy. The kids just didn’t care whether they learned aynthing—they didn't care if Nixon wins the next presidency—they didn’t care about Vietnam—they didn’t care whether a firearms protection bill passed—they didn’t care about Wage-Price-Freeze-Control—THEY DIDN’T CARE! The students seemed almost like schizophrenics as they blithely ignored the national problems and concentrated on whether Suzie-next-door-is-go-ing-with-Jerry-up-the-street. Perhaps it was a form of self-defence against the worry that could damage a shaky self-identity. Perhaps the students don’t show their worry, but it was there all the same. Perhaps . . . the school system had failed them. Were schools demolishing the sense of CAR-INC in kids? An article in the Washington Star on June 18 thought so. By Andrew Gareth, its first paragraph summarised the situation that American schools (and Osbourn) had found themselves in: “It is not at all surprising that the public schools are in a shambles. For years, they have been the focus of pointless and irrevelant controversy. Parents have argued over integration, prayers, and sex education and have only begun to realize that, in many schools, children with marginal skills creep along from grade to grade, until they are hopelessly behind. Teachers work against impossible odds—too many students, the unwitting recipients of the bless- ings of public education, are BORED STIFF.” [put in capitals by editorial staff of yearbook] The apathy at Osbourn was not unusual, but many teachers viewed it bitterly. One of the social studies teachers summed up: “I don’t think the majority of kids care about education anyway.” When asked why she chose teaching as her profession, she admitted “I sometimes wondered . . .” A language teacher declared that, if kids were disciplined enough so that they regained their respect for education, then they would not be so Ixtred or act irresponsible. A more positive viewpoint also existed at Osbourn. A Spanish teacher held that the students’ opinion of teachers should not affect the teachers' actions. “After all she reminded, “teachers are professionals’ . A math analysis teacher said that she honestly enjoyed teaching because it let her talk to “thinking people”. She, like most of the Osbourn faculty, preferred teaching high school than junior high. Junior high kids were too sensitive to criticism and too hard to teach as a result, Ms. March (the Latin teacher) explained. Not all students were bored, either. A quick sucession of events showed the student interest. For instance, the SCA’s Big Brothers and Sisters (their title sounded like they stepped from the novel I9S4, but they weren't like Orson Welles’ Big Brother!) organized the first a la carte line in the cafeteria this year. Students could buy Twinkies, donuts, milk, etc. without enduring the endless hot-lunch line. Then a large osbourn 1972 rash of thefts ended the a la carte line. Osbourn had lost too much money for it to continue. Students were disappointed, but the cold facts of economics prevented another try. The demise of morning announcements (given over the PA bv students) excited a wealth of protest. John Fulton, who planned a possible broadcasting career, enlivened the announcements immensely and headed a regular team of announcers. Anyone could join the group and try out his talents (or otherwise) on the air. The momentary blunders delighted rather than irritated most students. Then faculty complained. The announcers, they said, took too long to read the announcements and stole class time. So the student announcements dropped like a Iximb—dittoed announcements again circulated through classes. Students protested that their teachers forgot to read the written announcements. Besides, they missed that humorous monologue each morning. The use of monitors to control student traffic during lunch hours angered students (those who hadn’t learned the various routes around the 246 monitors). Students working On the yearbook and newspaper or those wanting to browse in the library all objected to monitors. The fact that many student monitors showed favoritism pleased none except the monitors friends. But the absence of monitors permitted more irres-jxmsible students to upset class in session. The monitors remained. Dress code, despite the revisions in past yeras, still upset students and teachers. Tank toj)s (a current vogue), bare feet, and midriffs were taboo, l eathers weren’t even allowed to wear jeans or casual sports attire. The code generalized so vaguely that the faculty could interpret it many wavs. Anything that disrupted ' normal class function was out. Or was a specific rule possible with the variety of clothes on market? Osbourn, like most high schools, wavered between obeying school board rules and placating the students. Although Mr. Bailey, the principal, caught the blame for most of the strict rules, the school lx ard was the real culprit). Most teachers didn’t care what their students wore as long as it didn’t “confuse” their brains. Teachers wished they, too, could wear something comfortable like jeans—the dress code restricted teachers more than it did students. Students on second shift faced another administrative decision. When teachers said editorial staff that second shift bus students descended on the school halls too soon and upset the classes, the students were ordered to remain on their busses until first liell. In this way, a few trouble-makers caused the second shift bus students to lose library priviledges before school (a must for those who needed to make up homework liefore fourth period). Exams: a dangerous word. It sent the whole school into a turmoil. Students screamed NO and teachers often yelled back YES. The SCA election platform had promised that the candidates would try to stop the unpopular exams. But the decision was not the SCA’s to make, nor was it Mr. Bailev's decision. The school Ixxtrd was the final judge and they remained adamant—kids needed exams. Students almost unanimously disagreed. Many teachers Irelieved that, in some academic subjects, exams should be continued. Mr. Smalling, science teacher, advised that exams be held because they were necessary for college requirements and the kidsk need to learn how to take exams before the college exams crush them. For the noncollege students, Mr. Smalling recommended a less difficult summary test. Evers-one, he said, takes tests in life as they compete for jobs. Most of the faculty agreed and some students conceded these points. But on one point, nearly everyone asked for a change. School board rules demanded that exams count at least ' i of the semester grade. The exam’s importance on report cards scared many kids and their grades fell. How well the student did often de- nended on which teacher he had. Some teachers handed only six weeks—these were the teachers who disagreed with the idea of exams at all. Some teachers refused to count exam grades as 4 of the semester grade. And then there were the stricter “Go by the Rule-book’ teachers. W as this just situation? Most everyone agreed that some revision of the exam rules was needed. By the end of the year, many seniors found the subjects like exams or morning announcements or an a la carte line rather irrevelant. Thev looked forward instead to college, jol s, or military—“who cares alxmt the school I’m leaving behind?” thev just looked for that magic date of June 8: graduation! After June 8, the real test of the student's year at school began. Had they learned responsibility . . . leadership . . . maturity . . . from their years at Osbourn? The example of a few students pointed to the affirmative. One kid boarded the train for his future college on June 16. His parents unable to pay for his tuition, he planned to start a full-time job this summer and attend part-time school. When he had saved enough money, he’d switch to full-time school and part-time iob. His friends knew that he had the stamina and confidence to make it. Thus Osburn’s four years did help many students in their grops for adulthood. This vear, divided by split shift, Osbourn students nonetheless continued learning about life and how to live it. A divided house . . . yes . . . and it worked fine, kids. Congratulations. U7 Lynn Stewart Kline 1954-1972