Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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SUMMER 1984. Swimming, lying out, va- cationing, and general lounging around clut- tered most of June and July. Various students could be found earning money at fast food restaurants, swimming pools, and other busin- esses throughout the community. Then came August. Once again, the sum- mer was shot. It was time to get back into the swing of things and prepare for the upcoming school year. Practices for fall sports and band began, school supplies were bought, parking permits issued, and jeans came out of hiberna- tion. The freshmen lived through the tradition- al orientation led by the varsity cheerleaders, and classrooms were readied for the 782 Smithsburg High School students. Big, yellow school buses came out of hiding and sig- naled the beginning of another school year. 4 — Introduction

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Contents — 3

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Decorating the first place sophomore float as leop- ards are Paige Reedy. Debbie Redmond, and Steph Strauss. Once again, the annual Smithsburg Steam and Craft Show was a big success. Each year, student athletes, such as Tim Smith and Kevin Smith, participate by helping the Leopard Booster Club sell delicious, homemade food. Jennifer Johnson and Wanda Willard get in on the homecoming festivities as “natives” on the junior float. THE DULL SIDE. The first day of the 1984-85 school year was upon us, ready to disrupt our eventful summer. This year, how- ever, students and faculty found a few changes in good old SHS. Leaky water fountains had been replaced, the back patio was finally fixed, and there were brand new sidewalks in front of the school. Possibly the longest awaited change was the trophy case in the main lobby, fully installed, and complete with trophies. But it was still school. Another year of cafe- teria lunches, fire drills, tedious classes, and homework faced the student body. The gener- al consensus seemed to be, “The sooner we start, the sooner it’s over.” Introduction — 5