Rappahannock High School - Rappsody Yearbook (Washington, VA)

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Beasties need love too. Angie Butler gives eighth grader Brett Anderson tips on the ins and outa of high school. The mysteries of a better yearbook are solved for Greg Smith, Chris Rustic, and Dawn Watson by Jody Severini, the Jos- ten’s yearbook representative. Behind the wheel instruction with Mr. Ed- monson can be nerve-racking. Ray Wil- liams is ready for the day's lesson while Robert Renzie waits his turn in the back seat. 3

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Reach For Your Dreams Dreams come in as many sizes and shapes as the people who dream them. One of a Beastie’s first dreams is of passing to the ninth grade so he can lose his nickname. Then, as Freshmen, they put the Beasties through the same initiation that they went through. A Sophomore dreams of getting his driver’s license. Any Sophomore can tell you that they have been looking forward to this for more years than they can re- member. The best of all possibili- ties for a Junior might be getting a high score on his SATs or a date with that certain someone for the prom. Seniors long for graduation, after which many plan to take on the responsibilities of a job and or marriage. An athlete’s fantasy may be to make the perfect play and score the winning points. Goals require hard work to make them a reality. By being realistic about our dreams and by giving them our best efforts, we can make them come true. Constant practice makes touching the rim a reality for Ken Estes, as he participates in the Athletic Department’s Conditioning program. Allison Best looks at college catalogs in high hopes of attending Southeastern Col- lege in Florida. Engagement rings and marriage plans are important topics of conversation to Kim Pullen and Beverly Settle. ■ Fighting the uphill battle to a winning sea- son, John Shanahan competes in the Luray Cross Country meet, which Rappahannock won 24-35. 2

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Choices And Conflicts Choices and conflicts make high school interesting, but they also make it difficult. Each decision means that something will be cho- sen and something else will have to be given up. Ability grouping was introduced for the first time this year from the eighth grade level up. Thus one of a student’s first high school decisions must be whether to enter an academic or vocational program of study. If he chooses the vocational program, he will have to choose which skill to learn and whether or not to at- tend Piedmont. Clubs are another choice stu- dents face early in the year. With the addition of Hi-Y for the first time this year, there are ten clubs and organizations which students may join or to which they may be elected. Piedmont offers four oth- ers. Each club that is joined repre- sents a commitment of time and energy. This can often mean a V Piedmont Data Processing class, which teaches the use of computers, could lead to a career for Anthony Jordan. There was standing room only in Miss (iriffin’s class for the meeting to determine interest in a Hi-Y Club. Hi-Y promotes high standards of leadership and Christian involvement. conflict with studies. Athletics is another area that can be very time consuming. Playing or managing a sport may mean that grades will suffer. A part time job may allow a stu- dent to buy a car, save money for college, or earn spending cash. But in turn it can conflict with one’s school activities and social life. And all of these things can conflict with parents’ expectations and the student’s home life. High school may become a juggling act, with studies, activities, and home life in the toss. But if one’s goals are im- portant enough, the choices will be made and the sacrifices will be worthwhile. Playing Varsity Girls Basketball creates conflicts between studies and extracurricu- lar activities. Chorus class means a commitment of one's time. Concerts, field trips, and extra prac- tice sessions are some of the many activi- ties associated with this class. 4