Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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Junior class Vice-President Lee MacGregor crowns Rockbridge’s first Prom Queen, Teresa A picture is worth a thousand words, especial- top a ladder, Junior Lee MacGregor holds Sorrells. Prom King, Corey Tomlin, smiles ly a picture of the prom. Senior Lisa Swecker aper to the wall for a classmate to tape it. proudly. captures a special memory with her friends. jaring a special event in their high school ars, Seniors Sonny Staton and Jennifer ylor enjoy each other’s company while music ays in the background. Prom 65

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Medieval Glory On the second of May, the Rockbridge High School gymnasium metamorphosed into a medieval castle to serve as host to the 1987 Junior Senior Prom. Decorations centered around the theme “‘The Glory of Love.’’ From the song, the junior class selected the lyrics “ .. . like a knight in shining ar- mor from a long time ago. . . take me to your castle far away ...” and decorated accordingly. The 1987 Prom assumed the same basic form as its predecessors. But a new tradition began with the first ever Rockbridge Prom King and Queen. Miss Teresa Sorrells and Mr. Corey Tomlin were the individuals to receive this honor. Couples were kept dancing throughout the evening by the Kevin Reynolds Band. Between the stone walls, adorned with medieval tapestries and a coat of arms, juniors, 64 Prom seniors and their dates enjoyed the music and entertainment of the band. As the evening progressed, the hours passed quickly for most. The time spent talking, laughing, eating and dancing drew to a close and students left to attend after-prom festivities. Some attended private par- ties, while others opted to go to the SADD sponsored breakfast at the Timber Ridge Community Building. Although the attendance at the breakfast was small, those who stopped by would probably agree that they were in the presence of both good food and company. Even though many would have wished for the night to last, it had to come to an end. The Juniors’ months of planning and hard work paid off. As quoted by Senior Lisa Tomlin, ‘‘It was a night to be remembered. Many thanks to Juniors who made the prom worthwhile.” Escorting Renee Richie across tt drawbridge is Senior Andrew Johnson. Couples enjoy the romantic music of the Kevir Reynolds Band. The band kept “prom-goers’ on their feet by providing a wide variety of To] 40 hits.

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Class Cordiality On April 2, 1987, at approximately 5:00 am. many bright-eyed and bushy-tailed seniors boarded a chartered bus enroute to Washington, D.C. for their class trip. After a three- hour ride, the class reached their destination. Arlington was the seniors’ first stop. One of the highlights of the visit was the changing of the guard. After Ar- lington, they visited the Capitol. While sitting in the Senate gallery, the students witnessed government in action. Later, students were released on the mall lawn for two hours. They were then able to eat lunch and tour the museums. In the late afternoon, the various memorial sites were 66 Senior Activities visited. Although the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial were breathtaking, the favorite by far was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Boarding the bus again, the seniors travelled to Fair Oaks Mall where they shopped for two hours. After all the excitement of the day, the seniors loaded the bus once again to start their journey home in the snow! By the time they arrived in Har- risonburg, they considered the thought of spending the night at Rockbridge. But to most of the students’ relief, they were able to return to their own homes and sleep in their own beds. The senior trip stood as a reminder that very soon the seniors would go their separate ways. Nearly two months later, on Ma 29, the seniors travelled to Shenar doah Acres for a day of fun in the sur Feasting on hamburgers and hotdog; swimming in the lake and sunbathin provided seniors with a welcom break from the pressure of upcomin exams. On June 9, the seniors breathed sigh of relief after taking their final e ams. Later that day, the clas assembled to spend the few remainin hours with their parents, teachers an friends at Class Night. This speciz night celebrated the achievements c each student and establishe memories that would last forever. Arlington’s National Cemetery was highlighted spot on the Senior Trip. At tl cemetery, the class observed the changing the guard and the graves of the Americé soldiers.