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

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Junked Out Twinkies, chocolate cup- cakes, cherry pies, ice cream sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers, french fries, onion rings ... the list goes on and on. Arms piled high with Tasty Kakes and ice creams unloaded at awaiting tables during lunch. Junk food was good. Everyone liked it. As sophomore Lisa New- ton explained, “'l live off of junk food!” Junk food was fattening, expensive, and most of all bad for you. Lunch hour wasn't the only time that students indulged in unhealthy snacks. Before school a “Big Gulp” and a pack of cigarettes constituted a skimpy breakfast for those in the smok- ing area. After school, students armed with quarters and growling stomachs mobbed cafeteria drink and snack machines. Robyn Marshall, a sophomore said, “You need extra nourish- ment for practice, like cupcakes and cheese things.” Weekends found students crowding local fast food res- taurants in search of a quick “munch.” Pizza parlors were a favorite meeting place after foot- ball and basketball games. Agresta’s, Gattis and Pizza Hut were teemed with famished players and fans eager to in- dulge! In previous years students in clubs were allowed to sell candy and candy bars to classmates as fund raisers; however, since eat- ing these goodies began to in- terfere with class activity, the selling had been strictly prohib- ited. As a result, candy and snacks were smuggled into classes and eaten behind turned backs. Junk food was a part of our lives. Many people may have wished to have changed their habits, but if you had the choice, which would you choose, an ap- ple or a cupcake? TEACHER’S TERRITORY. Spanish teacher Mrs. Patricia Jones attempts to halt seniors Brian Myruski and Lowell Ballard from using the faculty vending machine. 26 Junk Food

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Up two three four, down two three four, side two three ... Grunts and groans were heard from perspiring girls in leotards. In this small windowless room, a record player yelped out instruc- tions to help mold a figure. Peo- ple came here to “get in shape.’ For many students, aerobics and modern dance classes were ideal forms of exercise. Others preferred after-school sports, or simply working out on their own. Spas such as Trimtique were popular, as well as the YMCA for swimming and weightlifting. Chalee Wing, a freshman who belonged to, The Spa, a health club, enjoyed the more exotic advantages of joining by saying, “The whirlpool is fabulous. ” Exercise, however, was only half of staying fit. Dieting was an essential part of staying slim. Weight was a touchy subject especially for girls on diets. Fad diets went in and out, one of these, the Cambridge Diet Plan was popular among teachers and students alike. A freshman, Carol Druzbick, who went on the Scarsdale Diet said, “After two days | couldn't take it anymore, MILE-A-MINUTE. Home Economics teacher, Mrs. Linda Long, and Mrs. Martha Ayres walk off calories as they exchange the latest gossip. Keeping in Shape so | twinkied out.” Bets were made to see who could lose the most weight before a special occasion. Even sports, for instance wrestling, demanded weight loss to compete. A varsity wres- tler Marc Cheadle explained, “To get into a lower weight class | lost 13 Ibs. in 9 days by living on vitamin pills, water, and gum.” Girls’ softball coach Bernard Humphrey informally held con- ditioning sessions for prospec- tive softball members or players after school. And as one sopho- more team player, Patty Keene, refered to it, “It’s our unofficial exclusive health club, Mr. Ber- nard Humphrey's Spa.” There was a little bit of health fanatic in everyone. Having at least attempted a diet or been on an exercise program at some- time, students couldn't deny that they were concerned with their appearance. And even though the work-outs ended with a “three four” and a mass of tired bodies, the feelings were good because they were on their way to getting in shape. ONE-ON-ONE. Senior Kim Brown takes on Coach Bill Engels in a game of extra-curricular basketball. Health 25 ee

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TASTY TREAT. Sophomore Ricky Herron indulges in a Tasty Kake during his lunch shift. SUGAR BREAK. Sweets provide a quick pickup for the after school athlete. SHOVE IT IN. English teacher Mrs. Sue Gill takes advantage of a student's offer of popcorn during a movie. SUPREME SELLERS. FBLA members Sherrie Miller, Wendy Crismond, business teacher Mary McCauley and Lisa Elliot celebrate the successful completion of the Tom Watt fundraiser at Mr. Gatti’s. , — Y Sf v-y = = SNEAK SNACK. Graduating junior EGG SITTER. Craig Hovey observes Kathy Chapman takes a break from junior Laurel Kuchenbrod’s sociology her art work to satisfy her hunger. “baby” as she takes a break. Junk Food 27