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

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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.

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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