Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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| Senior classmates Carmela Hollandsworth and Crystal Bryant exemplify the closeness felt throughout the class during Class Night. Hamburgers and hot dogs provide Scott Wade, Sonny Staton, and Mike Burch with energy for the remainder of the Senior Picnic. . © Ne a Sd hid e. foe a r he Capitol Building was a place of interest hectic day, the Class of 1987 gathers fora mo- Applause echoes through the gym as each lisited on the trip. Taking a break from their ment to pose fora picture on the Capitol steps. senior is recognized for his or her ac- complishments during Class Night. Senior Activities 67

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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.

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Finished, Yet Beginning Graduation is the most anticipated event in an individual’s high school career. On June 10, graduation became a reality for the Class of 1987. To the tune of “Pomp and Cir- cumstance,” the seniors marched in two by two and took their seats before the stage in VMI’s Cameron Hall. These were their final moments as Rockbridge High School students. Rev. Dan Clark of Bethesda Presbyterian Church delivered the in- vocation. Following his address, Salutatorian Kathy Reed and Valedic- Eric Clark and Chris Vassar chat in the cor- ridor of Cameron Hall preceding the graduation ceremony. 68 Graduation torian Joan Swisher delivered their farewell speeches. Benjamin T. King, the Dean of Instruction and Student Services at Dabney S. Lancaster Com- munity College, gave the Commence- ment Address. Alumni Trenton Beard and Melloyra Mason were the featured soloists. Graduation is a time when the senior class unites as a whole for a final time. It is a time of happiness and tears, a time when the student comes face to face with the challenges and opportunities the world has to offer. Graduates Tracy Miller and Teresa Hall con- gratulate each other before marching out of the Salutatorian Kathy Reed delivers a speec reflecting the memories of the Class of 1987. auditorium. Emily Carickhoff waits her turn a: usher Ken Noblin stands at attention.