Spotsylvania High School - Trail Yearbook (Spotsylvania, VA)

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December After receiving their class rings, Juniors repeated the tradition of getting their class rings turned until they reached their gradu- ation year, 89. Many students participated in the forensics competition judged by the English teachers. Senior Terri Biello competed in the Dra- matic Interpretation.

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} 4 Re embers of the sented 'Nobody Sleeps”’ for rhe Disrrict one act play competition held at our school. Mike Savee Math instructor Sandra Critchfield helps herself to some cheese and crackers during Teacher Ap- preciation week. This repast was furnished by Latin Club. Drama Club pre ‘ere On The and Carol Talley managed TO come away with besr actor and best actress. After an excellent perfor- mance, the cast of 'No- body Sleeps’’ was hon- ored with first place for per- forming the besr in a play in the entire District area. There was still a feeling of celebration in the air. Students recognized the acts of teachers designar ing the week of the 16rh to commend our teachers for the efforr they pur into rneir jobs. Thanksgiving arrived quickly. Most everyone celebrated it with a huge feasr. Yer, our srudents did not forget those less forru- nate than us. SCA set up boxes in the fronr hall so Senior Chris Massey feeds the pi- geons as other band members watch. Students didn't have much fime to relax, but when the chance arose, they spent it with each other. Band member Pam Twiford dis- plays the shirt she purchased during the two-day band com- petition in Philadelphia. ove canned food could be don ated ro the needy. On November 20rh the Fall Athletic awards assem bly was held. Awards were presenred fo such sporrs as foorball, golf, girls baskerball, field hockey, and cross country. Arnieres received the new varsity athletics letrer for a job well done. November

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© start December off most juniors were awaiting the arrival of their class rings. During lunchshifts Jostens distributed class rings to students. The tradition of Turning rings was repea}- ed through our the day. Juniors were trying To re- ceive 89 turns to cele- brate their graduation year. Junior Shannon Mills felt “‘power'’ when she placed rhe ring on her fin- ger. Afrer the excitement of class rings came the excitement of student Curtstmag Junior Sherrice Johnson compet- ed with a poetry selection in hopes of winning the poetry category during the forensics competition on December 7. comperition. There were No classes on the after- noon of December 7, when students gathered in the English rooms to compete in the forensics competition. The cate- gories range from poetry to humorous interprera- tion. Students showed their public speaking abili- ties and impressed the judges into a hard posi- tion. Choosing rhe “‘besr”’ in each category was hard because many sfu- dents made a lasting im- pression. Students dressed in 4% The SCA decorated their door in the spirit of Christmas. While the classes decorated their halls, the SCA covered their door with the member's Christmas stockings. their Sunday best on Fri- day, December 18. SCA sponsored our first Winter Ball. The dance was a grear success, many sfu- dents participated in the Christmas fun. Santa even escaped his busy schedule and joined stu- dents for an evening. For $2 you could sit on San- ta's lap and have a polar- oid of Santa and yourself. At the Winter Ball the DJ didn't just play “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer’ because Roger Carter jammed to some more serious rhythms. December