Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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tried this and found it to be a huge success — not only money-wise but fun-wise. The junior year finally arrived. This was the year of the Prom and the rings. The Class of ‘80 sported red sizers with so much pride one would have thought they were rubies. After ring orders were placed the Prom once more occupied everyone's thoughts. A spaghetti dinner was held to increase the treasury. Although it was not a total success, the Juniors had an Italian feast with the left-overs. Two new fund raising events were tried. Mr. Spotts allowed his beard to be removed by Gigi Cullen who was the lucky winner in the Great Shave-Off. Students bought chances and placed their ‘‘friends’’ name on it. The Juniors also manned a booth at the Rockbridge High Interest Group Craft Day. The hard work during Easter break payed off on April 21, 1979. ‘‘l Love the Night Life’ was truly a night to remember. Decorations of black and silver transformed the gym into a glittering city. Vicky Eakin was elected SCA President for the 1979-80 school year. She was the first female to hold this office. As the year ended, Juniors were dreaming of next fall when they Bite 29 Tot a Sherry Teague 74 Seniors would return again as mighty Seniors. It finally arrived, the Senior year was here. The Class of ’80 was ready for its last year at Rockbridge. They were the “big guys.”’ Going to lunch five minutes early and to assemblies first, were obvious advantages of their rise in rank. From the start of the year, college-bound seniors were constantly being told, ‘‘Get those applications off.’’ The decision has to be made. ‘‘Will | go to college? Where? Or will | get a job? Or get married? What should | do?’ The Christmas Dance, sponsored by the senior class, helped rebuild the class treasury which was depleted by the Prom expenses. With the beginning of a new decade, thoughts turned to graduation. Committees were formed and seating charts arranged. Seniors began to worry about who they would walk in with. May 9 was designated as ‘Senior Activity Day,” (a fancy name for skip day). Graduation was the dream come true. They were ready to face the world, to begin a life on their own. It was not a time for looking back but for looking to what lay ahead. Debbie Tomlin

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Martha Moore and Michelle Carter, junior marshall and flag bearer, lead the graduates across the field. Veronica McCabe receives an award for academic achievement. She had a 4.0 GPA. 76 Graduation