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

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HELPING HAND. Junior Kevin Bruce listens intently as an Earl’s customer instructs him as to where to cart her groceries. MUNCH BREAK. Senior Margie Toombs converses as her classmate Michele Thomas enjoys a slice of pizza from the Spotsylvania Mall's Orange Bowl. SPORT SAGA. Freshmen Erika Byrd, Lara Shelesky, and Leigh D’Luges wait for some friends to join them for a game of tennis or basketball. CASUAL CONVERSATION. Senior Bernie Braun and freshmen Brawner Greer and Steve Braun meet in front of the Spotsylvania Mall’s Leggett to talk. Weekends 21

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20 Weekends Weekends were made for ... teenage girls could spend their last penny on another piece of clothing. The mall also provided both fast food and sit down meals to satisfy hungry stom- achs. Greg Sharpe agreed that the mall was a popular place, but he felt cruising was a part of every weekend. “Everyone just burns gas,” he said, “they don’t settle down.” Those who were sick of putting gas in the tank and going out for a dinner and movie felt there was nothing to do. Junior Sheli Herron felt the area needed something new. “I wish they'd open a disco that you don’t have to be eighteen to get into. They could stamp your hand if you're CHECK IT OUT. Seniors Cherie Sawtelle, Kerri Clark, and Mark Shover observe a game of quarters played at senior Greg Sharpe's party. SORE FEET? Juniors Alice Lowery and Jane Mergenthal take a restful break from shopping on one of the mall’s ma ny benches. old enough to drink,” she said. Other requests included a roller disco and ice skating rink. Saturday and Sunday morn- ings were hushed by students’ silent sleeping. However, those who needed money took advan- tage of their free time and had weekend jobs. Students were mostly employed at fast food restaurants. Yet, jobs varying from sales clerks to mechanics were also held. Students used weekends to socialize, work, play and relax. Saturday's and Sunday's seemed to renew student's spir- its and gave them the strength to face another Monday.

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SCHOO HIGH “BOARD “OF cSUPE FOR THE RECORD. The Stafford coat of arms can be seen in the school lobby. TRACK BACK. Letter jackets proudly display students’ favorite sports. 22 Emblems The Name You'll Never Forget Stafford County, Stafford Indi- ans, Stafford High School, SHS — it was seen on P.E. uniforms, gym bags, jackets, and bumper stickers. It was painted on the faces of cheerleaders and other spirited students on pep rally days. It was even spotted on bathroom walls and on bare bul- letin boards. But where did it all come from? Students displayed all kinds of articles which sported the school name or emblem. Fresh- man Margaret Rooney had a Stafford jacket and gym bag. Where did she get them? ‘They're hereditary,’’ she answered. “They were my sis- ter's.” Andrea Smith, a freshman SHOUT IT OUT. Varsity cheerleading sweater shows one of the many emblem alternatives. basketball player, said, ““‘We don't have SHS or anything like that on our uniforms, but! have a Stafford sweatshirt and baseball shirt. | bought them both here at school.” Items such as these were sold at the school store. However, a few articles, such as long-sleeved T-shirts, were also sold by sports teams as moneymaking projects. P.E. uniforms with a Stafford County insignia were required for all gym students. This rule caused some problems, howev- er. If the Stafford shorts and shirts were stolen, the replace- ment cost was seven dollars. Also, the fit of the Stafford Coun- ty shorts was often less than perfect. “I'd rather wear my own I FOOTBAG. A gym bag in the popular style bears the Stafford nickname and logo. clothes because sometimes the Stafford County clothes don’t fit,’ stated Karen Bland, a freshman. Cheerleaders and pom-pon squad members were frequently seen wearing the Stafford emblem. On the days of games, the freshman cheerleaders all wore their yellow long-sleeved Stafford T-shirts. “Our cheer- leading uniforms have an Indian emblem on them, too, but no- thing that says Stafford or SHS,” said Kim Peyton, a freshman. Students’ desire to wear the Stafford emblem was capsulized by freshman Sherri Curtis’ com- ment, ‘Because it shows my new school’s spirit.”