Stafford Senior High School - Indian Legend Yearbook (Falmouth, VA)

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Some Feople Never Learn A scattered aray of paper lay across the bedroom bed. In the middle of the bed, scarcely visible between the mounds of papers and books, lay a motionless body. The only visible signs of life lay in the eyes, for they were shifting frantically from left to right. As the hours passed the bedspread became less cluttered and the body less motionless, for now the studying for tomorrow’s history exam was coming to an end. What do you think is the worst thing that can be said to a student? Study. Studying isn’t something that is valued by all students. To study means not being able to oe Me pa, 12 Studying do more pleasureable activities such as, seeing their boyfriend girlfriend, being with their friends, or watching television. Some students give up on studying and try to get by without doing it. The only problem with this is there’s no other possible way to pass their classes. When asked about her studying habits Barbara Payne replied, “‘I can’t study unless I’m in total seclusion, with absolute silence.’ On the other hand, to some students studying means cramming before class or sitting at their locker before school doing last night’s homework. One thing often seen was people in the cafeteria before school studying. The one optio n some students had was study hall. Even though that class purpose is for studying, not all students took advantage of it. Talking was overpowering the studying that was supposed to be done. With all of this going on the real name of study hall should have been “‘rap session.”’ Regardless of the place or the means, studying was still a major aspect of school life. And, as often reflected in the grades, some learn yet other “‘people never learn.”’ Cat napping. While her cat lay sleeping in her lap, Molly McQuary stays awake late to study for Latin class. ROLTA

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Royalty. Just after being crowned, king and queen, Phil Rice and Renee Stout, take a ride around the football field as the onlookers cheer. 50’s craze. Representing the days of bobbi socks and poodle skirts, freshman representatives Heidi Antell, Tim Early, Richard Craig and Estelle Friedman smile as they pass the spectators. To add authenticity to their theme, whip cream filled their milkshake glasses. Show your best side. Junior class representative Susan Beverly holds onto Chris Phillips’ arm as the float circles the football field. Odd couple. Eddie Haynes takes time out from the varsity football team to escort Karin Sullivan on the senior float. x ¥ : Homecoming 11

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Noteworthy. Tara Jacobs gets her typing class notebook in order. Food for thought. Dean Melson takes time while in lunch to go over Government homework before school. Take “45”. Adam Burton takes a few minutes at the end of class to do some last minute studying for a Spanish test. P RNR Sr Bh oe Study-Hall?. Stretched out between the lockers, Karen Thompson reviews some notes while sitting in the hall before homeroom. Traveling time. Using the time it takes to arrive at school Duane Sullivan studies for English. Studying 13