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The first to cheer for “Big Green.” The first to walk halls, sit in classes, join clubs, and participate on teams. We were the first to experience everything at the newest school in Stafford County. Thesschooles mottos WatestOms oat Oi © We ahs eC al students to excel in every aspect of their lives. Apollo, the school’s mascot, was adopted as a symbol of pride and Stren Othe al bald eagle, he soared over Michigan. In the inaugural year, the first classes created the tradition and set the standards for the school. Its young teams donned the blue and green, and christened the fields. Students explored new boundaries, creating bonds with new friends while remaining close to the old. We spread our wings to take part in the id, FEIG isa By Brittany Trant Break from the cold. Fire drills were a weekly occurrence the first month of school. Not only did they prepare students for an emergency, they also let them have a break from the school’s freezing temperature. After thawing out, students head back into the school to resume their seventh period classes. Photo by Leigh Harris Let’s hear it! The “Sound,” the school’s first marching band, played a medley of songs that included “Gimme Some Lovin’” and “Spy Hunter.” The band performed at the home football games and in competitions. Scott Snyder practices after school one Friday afternoon in early October. Photo by Kelly Burcham 2 Opening Now we can have decorations! The first dance was used as a fundraiser for Newcoming and as an opportunity for students to meet their new peers. Held after the football game on September 24, the dance cost $3 and lasted until midnight. Photo by Michelle Fabie “Have a great day at....’’ The first few weeks of school, Dr. Lisa Martin greeted students on the morning announcements. In this new school, students had to adjust. They left behind over eight different schools to form the new student body. Photo by Kelly Burcham Opening $3 : ee 4 Student Life Divider 2 reating Pu tion “What we start, everyone will follow,” said junior Daniel Wasson. Being the first students at the school, we had the honor of creating its traditions. We decided on the school colors, navy blue, hunter green, and silver, and our mascot, the eagle. Our student leadership council established the honor code, and the school seal was created. While these traditions were established for the life of the school, others were only temporary. Homecoming was renamed “Newcoming” to welcome the first classes. Juniors received senior privileges. Sophomores were invited to the COWLES first Prom at the elegant Riverside Center. Freshmen had more opportunities to play on varsity teams. Whether the traditions were permanent, or only for the year, we created them. We were the leaders that everyone followed. By Brittany Trant Later! Before heading home for the weekend, juniors Kristi Swisher and Lauren Mooney chat. Students who drove didn’t have to wait long to get out of the parking lot because it was half empty. Photo by Kevin Dodson Free time. After school, students were free to do what they wanted. They worked, practiced, hung out with their friends, and slept. After another week, students exit the building on a Friday afternoon. Photo by Kevin Dodson Student Life Divider 5 SPARK TO EACARK The first day of anew school year is it has a lot of new technology. The toilets always one of mixed emotions. For flush on their own!” students returning from the previous year, The new technology helped to create it’s sometimes harder to stir enthusiasm, a better place for students. Sophomore especially having to come to terms with Tequia Roberts said, “I believe that the summer being over. Freshmen, who are new technology has greatly bettered our experiencing high school for the first time, school’s learning environment, and I think are usually more confused but also excited our classes and the ones to follow will be about their new environment. largely impressed with the new gadgets.” Opening the school with faculty and This was true for many, but not every- students from eight schools around the one had their eyes on the new technology. county created a sense of newness for When asked how his first day went, junior everyone. At first, readjusting was hard John Harbach replied, “The first day was for students, especially being separated great. I’ve never seen so many good- from most of the friends and staff they looking girls.” had come to know. However, students Thus it appeared that the new were offered more technology and a technology and great learning environment much lower student population than other could divert some students’ attention schools in the county. Heather Goding, a from the opposite gender. By Chris freshman said, “The school is so cool, and Whittington An agenda in need is a friend indeed. Sophomore Crystal Black admires the agenda she received in homeroom. Students were told they had to have their agenda with them at all times because it was their pass out of class. Photo by Nichole Jones Involved. Various clubs were set-up in the cafeteria during the open house; the only problem was choosing one. Junior Wes Vickroy talks to Mrs. Gail Clark about activities and academics in the upcoming term. Photo by Nichole Jones 6 Student Life