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

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•UUISill - 7 = Karen L. Farnham Marci E. Ferguson Teresa L. Fitzgerald Keyettes (3, 4), Powder Puff (3, 4), Spanish Club (3, 4) Rhonda K. Fleming John A. Flemming Newspaper (1, 2, 3 — Editor), Forensics (1,2, 3, 4), All-Regionai Chorus (1, 2, 3, 4), Jazz Choir (3, 4), Madrigals (1, 2, 3) Tracy R. Forsyth Marjorie Boyton Fox Co-Salutatorian, Model Executive Government Conference (3), NHS (3, 4), Class Secretary (2), SCA (1, 2. 3, 4), Leo Club (4) Robert Lester Franklin Class President (2, 3, 4), Boys’ State (3), Football (2, 3, 4), Wrestling (2, 4), Orchestra (1. 2, 3, 4), Who ' s Who Among American High School Stu¬ dents (3) Tanya V. Freeman Track (2, 3), Cross Country (3), Upper Eagles (4) Andrea M. Garcia Newspaper (2, 3, 4). Pep Club (2) Cynthia Elizabeth Gerson SCA (i, 2, 3, 4 — Sec) FBLA (3 — Vice Pres, 4), Keyettes (3, 4), Drama Club (3), Interclub Coun¬ cil (3), Soccer (1,2), Boys ' Soccer Manager (2, 3), Powder Puff (3, 4), Richmond Intern (4), COE (4) if. Scott Gibbs Soc cer U, 2, 3 — All District 4). Football (3, 4 — All-District, Ail-Regional), DECA, SCA, FBLA Seniors

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Elizabeth Detweiler Co-Valedictorian, Principal ' s List (1,2, 3, 4), Jazz Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Easy Smith Jazz Award (3), Flag Corps (1,2 — Co-Cap), Senior Class Secre¬ tary (4), NHS (4 — Sec), Leo Club (3, 4), Model ON (3), Orchestra (3, 4) Lisa L. Edwards Yearbook (4), FBLA (4), COE (4) Lora Ann Egidi Class Treasurer (1, 3), Art Club (1, 3), Gymnas¬ tics (1, 2, 3), Outdoors Club (3), FBLA (4) Claudia A. Ellis Carnice Yvette Essex asketball (1, 2, 3 — MVP, All-Around. Athlete f the Year), Tennis (3, 4), Band (1), Boys ' Bas- etball manager (2) Robert Luke Estep Chris D. Ewell ' ootball manager (1,2, 3, 4), Wrestling manager , 3), Basketball manager (1. 2, 3), Art Club, Weightlifting Club Jeffrey D. Fairman ootball (2, 3, 4 — All-District, All-Area), Base .all (2. 3, 4 — Cap). Varsity Club (2, 3, 4), FBLA Just Aiotdeii DoyO?) G raduation? Looking at the event nonchalantly, one could say it simply signified the end of twelve years of schooling. But ask a graduate of 1985, and you will find that June 13th was not “just an¬ other day”. Most of the changes gradu¬ ation brought were welcomed with open arms plagued with senioritis. Who would miss catching a bus or finding a park¬ ing space at 7:42 am each morn¬ ing? No more strategically posi¬ tioned hall monitors, wooden passes, or required (and dread¬ ed) Science projects! Goodbye to trudging out to TCs in Artie weather or April showers. Fare¬ well to Orsini and Weber name stamps and . . . But wait a moment. Opti¬ on graduation morning, seniors (soon- to-be-graduates) gathered for com¬ mencement rehearsal. Here the alpha- mism could not hide the unwel come changes. Important deci¬ sions had to be made about con¬ tinuing school or finding a job. There would be no tardy sys¬ tem next year, true, but time late will either register on a pay- check or go unnoticed by an in¬ different professor. And Teach¬ ers workdays? Not a viable ex¬ cuse for an absence at work. We have always been told, “Treasure your high school years; they will be your best.” Well, those years are over and there is no turning back. We are adults now, graduates with a di¬ ploma to boot! So a fond fare¬ well to teachers, tardies, TCs, classmates, Gerstle’s phobias, lunch shifts, and everything else, and wish us luck!!! by Elena Noel Park betical lineup on the tract starts with the girls with last names that begin with “P’ Class of 1985 23

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11 Senior runningback Cassandra Zangas sprints toward the goal for yardage. Though the junior girls demonstrated organization and a strong defense, the Senior team triumphed in th e annual Powder Puff game, 12-0. O n April 17, 1985, the traditional role-chang¬ ing Powder Puff foot¬ ball game took place. Senior and Junior girls competed against each other in a tough game of “flag football”, while the males of the classes be¬ came cheerleaders to show their spirit. Before the whistle had even sounded to start the game, the cheerleaders began playing pranks, as the Juniors threw two dozen eggs at the Senior cheerleaders. Both classes pre¬ sented impressive billboards; the Juniors modeled one that in¬ vited fans to attend “The Sen¬ iors’ Final Appearance”. How¬ ever, once on the field, the Ju¬ niors were cut down to size. The flag football game more resembled tackle, and dirty playing was not penalized. Ju¬ nior Sandy Hack commented that “in practice our coaches told us to play clean, but once on the field it all changed. That was half the fun!” In the first half, Senior quar¬ terback Tracy Presock had lit¬ tle luck in passing, but handing off to Suzanne Washington pulled in 6 points for the Sen¬ iors. The Juniors’ efforts, though skilled, were not appar¬ ent on the scoreboard. Then the half-time events be¬ gan, providing entertainment for all the onlookers. First, the Junior squad attempted to soak the Seniors with a water chase. Luckily for the Seniors, their plan of attack was more careful¬ ly planned. Mixtures of un¬ speakable substances became ammunition for warfare. Junior Marc Zapf and Senior Sean Wil¬ son agreed that “it got messy, but we had a great time!” In the second half, the Sen¬ iors achieved another touch¬ down with the quickness and agility of Suzane Washington, once again. This was when the hope of a Junior victory be¬ came dim, and “ruffing it up” for show became their intent. Though the Seniors tri¬ umphed on the scoreboard, the Juniors were not the losers. The purpose of the game was to have fun, and all the players, cheerleaders, and spectators accomplished that!!! by Sandy Hack Though the Junior class displayed its artistic talents in this threatening billboard, the game did not turn out as it prophesized. The role-changing at the Powder Puff game extended to both sexes. Senior cheer¬ leader Crett Mitchell keeps track of the action on the field, while both Crett and rah- rah Mike Papa bring stripes back into style. i Class of 1985 25