Southern Garrett County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Oakland, MD)

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Randall Skeweris washes his hands after working in the shop. Something new Can an old dog be taught new tricks? Southern stu- dents proved that it was possible. In addition to the many concrete additions to the school, some new policies were added, and several old policies were modified. The students’ smoking lounges were taken away from both of the county’s high schools. The tardy policies were also changed to a system which allowed only three tardies per semester. After the fourth tardy, a suspens ion would result. One added restriction, which was very controversial, was the limited amount of time given to the students to walk around the halls before school. Students were re- quired to stay in the gym or cafeteria until 8:25 a.m. This was put into effect in an effort to reduce the trouble which was thought to originate before school in the past. When asked how she felt about all the new rules, Sara Roberson responded, “Last year everything kind of got out of hand. However, this year, along with the discipline, we are getting many more privileges.” Lisa Shahan practices her life saving skills. € Scott Stem admires his outfit on spirit day. Opening 5

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® Ron Edwards, Jim Bartholo- mew, Melvin Savage, and Mike Mongold intently watch wit tf the computer screen. ‘acacia 7 @ John Renesclacis concentrates on his schoolwork. » Phil Bentley prepares to send the Acorn to press. 4 Opening

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Tracy Buckley, Todd Bittinger, and | Tammy Wolford glow with spirit as they | do their part in supporting the Rams. ges A change of | pace pememersenteneren nets Many new changes were produced for the improve- ment of Southern High School for the 1984-85 school year. One of the major changes was the placement of Mr. Arthur Refosco as our principal. Mr. Refosco replaced Mr. Luther Parrack, who was promoted to a position on the Garrett County Board of Education. Some other additions to Southern were the construction of a track field, two new tennis courts, and a new girls’ softball field. Along with these athletic fields came a men’s and women’s track and field team, a men’s and women’s tennis team, and some very happy athletes. Southern’s athletic program had finally been expanded and updated. When asked how Mr. Refosco felt the new changes affected the students’ attitudes towards school, he re- sponded, “The entire staff and student body have re- sponded most graciously to the many changes that were implemented at Southern High School. I honestly feel and sense a positive attitude at Southern High School. I am indeed proud to be a part of the 1984-85 school year.” ®Mr. Arthur Refosco an- nounces that Dean Sullivan has been named principal of the day due to his excellent spirit. » Daina Savage helps Mr. David Bender play his part on red and white day. 6 Opening