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

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Sweating It Out Supposedly, summer was the time to lay back and enjoy hours of leisure. However, students discovered that their work didn't stop with final exams. Those students involved in fall sports activities were found practicing throughout the sum- mer. Either football players, cheerleaders, or members of the band were lifting weights, jump- ing, or marching daily on school grounds to prepare for the foot- ball season. The sports team also attended camps. But why spend their summer vacation sweating it out? senior rookie Mark Shov- er's answer was, “It was my last year. | had to prove to myself | could do it!” Summer jobs also kept stu- dents busy. Seniors, who were planning to go to college, needed to add to their funds. Yet money was mostly needed for those “teenage necessities’”’ Car payments had to be paid, new fall clothes bought, and weekend spending money needed to be on hand. “ 8 Summer eighty percent of my pay checks went to the weekends, half of it on McDonald's food!” com- mented Luke Taylor. Somehow, these students did find time to enjoy the summer sun. Those who lived near com- munity pools could conveniently sunbathe at poolside. Others found the Rappahannock River to be more adventurous and spent their leisure time tubing and fighting the rapids. Yet those lucky enough to have found a free week took vacations from popular Virginia Beach to family trips to the World’s Fair at Knox- ville, Tennessee. The busy days of summer passed quickly and students realized another school year was about to begin. With the arrival of the first day, old friends com- pared schedules and caught up on old news. The students and the school were once again joined as one! SUPERSTARS. Senior Penny Juggins is greeted enthusiastically by members of the drill team after receiving the spirit pom during camp at Mary Washington College. FP a Assman =e wees — oo pecan - TUMBLING TORSOS. Graduated Seniors Richard Hodge and Roger Payne show off their diving skills at Curtis Park. CHANTING INDIANS. Kelly Rafferty and the drill team show their spirit during the awards competition.

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“They were definitely wild!” commented junior Cathy Dodd as she thought back to the graduated class of 1982. Memo- ries of a greaséd flag pole at James Monroe High School with a dummy football player attached and a flasher (Richard Hodge) at a pep rally were still in student's minds. The former seniors were also noted for the noise they made. Art teacher, Janet Payne stated, ‘I'll never forget all the hooting and holler- ing that class did during their graduation practice.” 1982 graduate Anne Bojohn- ny agreed with the sentiments of her alummi “We had a really close class. Everyone was spirit- ed and loved to party!” John Sharpe offered this advice to up and coming seniors, ‘‘It takes the CELEBRATION. Seniors express their excitement after recieving their diplomas. ODD COUPLE. At the Junior-Senior Prom Kevin Mills and Mrs. Mary Lou Pitzer enjoy a dance together. whole senior class to carry on our spirited tradition, not just a handful of people.” From a ‘Tropical Paradise” prom to the gymnasium gradu- ation ceremony the seniors completed their year. With the opening of North Stafford High School the seniors were the first to graduate without their former classmates. Tammy Hall re- members commencement as being, “ ... sad ’cause we had to graduate without all our friends.” The class of ‘82’s high school years were over June 16. Yet their reputation still remained, and as Roger Payne stated, “We leave it up to the seniors to carry on our spirit and accomplish- ments!” SLEEPING IT OFF. Former seniors Joe McKinney and Pete Janns rest during one of the “Boring” graduation practices. Year to Remember Graduation ‘82 7

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WA BAS OF BOL IAE Bae LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE. Junior Varsity cheerleaders preform for their daily evaluation at the NCA camp which was held at the University of Richmond. WATER GAMES. Freshmen Mark Lenzi, Stephanie Shelton, and Sharon Amos relax during the summer at Pleasant Valley pool. FLOATING BY. Senior Karen Fairbanks and crew prepare to start at the Fourth of July Fredericksburg River Raft Race. SETTING THE STAGE. Senior Larry Cox helps prepare for the Fourth of July afternoon concert at Old Mill Park. THE BEST OF THE BEST. Varsity cheerleaders compete for the Award of Excellence at the University of Richmond. Summer 9