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Student Life 6 LY Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2021 with funding from LYRASIS and LYRASIS Members https://archive.org/details/indianlegend45staf Good Day, Sunshine Concentrating intently, Lynn Hassell, Al Philpott, Jason Spindle, and Thad Lyman, from Art Il work on an assignment given to them by their art teacher, Rachel Sigler. Photo by Rachel Sigler. d ind Volume 4S + 1997 Student Pooulation: 1698 Simecsroine! Ishin Metical 22 Stafford Indian Lane 3, Falmouth Virginia coho (EL) 2977-97200 Pippen xe Sew fer { Centret Rappahannock Regionat Library f 1201 Caroline Street Fredericks’: * 2 7MOF “Blue 42, Blue 42!” Waiting for the center to hike him the ball, Jay Schmitz calls out the play during a football game against Brooke Point. The team put out much gallant effort this season despite their losses. Photo by Mark Hughes. Focus Studying the mate- rial before them, Laurie Ripper and Justin Hensley are oblivious to all around them. Students were able to select from a wide variety of classes to take throughout the school year depending on their interests and abilities. Photo by Brain Ennis. PPaPgEie oe Clearing the Ball Practic- ing for their position as goalies, Rita Stevens and inn Amy Butler kick field hockey balls to enhance their skills. aai The girl’s field hockey team worked hard and came in first place in Districts. Photo by Mark Hughes. Nothing is what it appears to be. At first glance a 20 year old building containing over 1600 students may seem like a dilapidated, overcrowded school with no life. However, if one were to look further, they may find that “entering the doors of Stafford is an exuberating extravaganza exposing us to knowledge and giving us the encouragement to succeed in endeavors,” as stated by Brandon Ratliffe. Within these aged walls lies an array of students, each containing various backgrounds and interests, yet still connected because they are the ones who make up Stafford High School. It is like a photograph which is made up of many grains; each grain by itself is nothing more than a mere dot, but put together, the grains reveal a whole picture. Say Cheese in 3-D Posing prettily for the camera, Tom Marlow, Heather Howe, Jen Stockdill, Kevin Graham, Becky Bricken, and Jason Yingling make themselves comfortable. Photo by Brain Ennis. Computer Whiz Staring intently at the computer screen, Jason Wood is deep in thought trying to figure out a problem for Drafting 4. Computers were a big part of students’ daily school life. Advancing technology made it easier for students to complete assignments. Photo by Jenn Stockdill. Helping Others Lending a hand, Kristin Lichtenfels helps Kris Denson with her Government assignment. Friends were extremely helpful when one did not understand school work. Photo by Carol Smith. Half Time Spirit Performing for the crowd at half time during a football game, Katie Russell, Meagan Monroe, and Jammie Hillian show support for the team. The Indianettes raised enthusiasm among the crowds and rose spirit levels. Photo by Mark Hughes. Throughout the four years in high school, one experiences feel- ings from failure to success, from sadness to gladness, from hard- ships to carefree times. These all culminate to the thing known as the “high school experience.” It all depends on point of view as to how one perceives what lay before them. Underclassman Joshua Farrar said “all I’m hoping for is to pass.” On the other hand, upperclassman Joey Hanzel stated, “I’m a senior so I’m almost outta here! School was not just the normal drone of books, tests, and lectures, but also football games, pep rallies, field trips, Prom... events that also defined a part of high school, making one realize that there’s always more than meets the eye. Story by Gina More 4 Onening ah! Rah! Rah! Perform- ing during a football game, Kim Murphy, Heather McNulty, and Sarah Jones raise enthusiasm among the crowd. The Indianettes practiced rigorously to give a good performance. Photo by Mark Hughes. s. Tidy Cleaning up in the English Department Planning area, Sue Gill runs a vacuum cleaner over a tabletop. Throughout the school day much mess was created because of hectic schedules and not enough time for cleanliness. Photo by Carol Smith. vith Sea Life Examining a skull which decorated one of the numer- ous fish tanks in the Marine Biology room, Meagan Staab places a plant inside of it for a more decorous appeal. Marine Science presented an array of opportunities for students from traveling to Virginia Beach to learning about various specimens. Photo by Brain Ennis.