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

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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.”

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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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SPIRIT SYMBOL. Varsity cheerleader Doreen Ferree exhibits a variety of school emblems. SUITED FOR GYM. Junior Kevin Phillips wears the Stafford County P.E. uniform as he takes a break from lifting weights. cee. On GIVE ME A “D”. Varsity cheerleaders spell “Stafford” as a spirit booster at the winter pep rally. HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE. The Stafford logo, which appears on the football helmet, also decorates the stadium for the fans to enjoy. Emblems 23