Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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Excellence was the key word in academics this year at RHS. There was a wide variety of electives offered ranging from business classes to computer classes. The teachers provided a helpful and learn- ing atmosphere for the students. Several students were bused to the local VO-Tech Center. There, classes were taught in nursing, occupational foods, and automotive mechanics. Other students stayed at school cramming for college preparatory classes, such as Physics, Math Analysis, and Computer Science. A few students enrolled in the college English course offered by Dabney S. Lan- caster Community College. A computer class was also offered to both the students and teachers. - —— a a 4 a. Pes » h — 44 Academic Divider MAKING BELIEVE ACADEMICS A new course offered at Rockbridge we Basic Technical Drawing, taught by M Harry MacGregor. This class prepare many students for a career in Technic drawing. Nineteen Eighty-Seven was the last yee students were able to graduate with @ eighteen credit diploma. Starting with tk Class of 1988, students will need twent credits to graduate. In order to achieve tk proper number of credits, the studen have to choose their classes carefully. All in all, Academics played a large pa of “‘Making Believe” as students ar teachers combined efforts to realize th potential of both the individual and tt school. Sophomores Shannon Tomlin and Jennifer Thomas work diligen researching the topics for their term paper.

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{ a pressure from a Galax scker, sophomore Sharon Fitz- jald exerts a tremendous effort as » dinks the ball. Later in the Accepting her award from Coach and All Regional teams. Sharon son, Sharon was named to the All Following junior Nancy Coffey’s Grimes, sophomore Karen Fitzgerald Fitzgerald beams with pride as she toa Team and to the All District Se- impressive play, sr. Lisa Campbell smiles her approval. Karen was waits to receive her award. ad Team. congratulates her on a job well done. named to the All Area, All District, rt t’s not all fun and games as shown = dropped their first mG “We did it!” shouts Varsity 1y Coach Grimes after the Rebels Castlewood. Volleyball team after ning the District title. The Rebels defeated Glenvar in two straight matches. Volleyball 43

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‘e of the many activities the P.E. classes participated in this year Talent Search Counselor Anita Claytor assists many sophomores in fin- 4s square dancing. Here, Mark Lynn and Jennifer Gibbs demonstrate ding the right college to attend. Ms. Claytor provides RHS with all types of college and career related information. Working on the engine of a Mustang, Junior Vo-Tech students occupy their time with a new project. Vo-Tech classes are offered to Juniors and Seniors from all the county schools. Academic Divider