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Eagle in flight. Junior Mike Cole, catches a pass
during pre-game-practice. Cole said, “It’s a great
feeling to know that we are setting a foundation for
the future.” The first students set the foundation for
the school’s sports teams and organizations, while
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The first to be victorious. The first to be defeated.
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.
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students to excel in
every aspect of their
lives. Apollo, the
school’s mascot,
was adopted as a
symbol of pride and
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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