George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1983 volume:

GEORGE MASON HIGH SCHOOL Falls Church, Virginia 1983. Introduction 1 Entertainment 78 Style 8 Sports 92 Outlook 38 Editorials 104 Personalities 54 Staff 112 Rookies . 68 Ads 115 PEOPLE is a trademark of Time Incorporated and is used by special permission We Are... PEOPLE, that is what makes George Mason what is... full of spirit, pride, and vitality. But it is the different types of people that give our school those special characteristics. George Mason students are lively, individual, friendly, and hard working. Ann Crowley fights for triumph. Mustang Jocks Girl’s soccer team at a pep rally. ... Spirited Tim Honesty Cythnia Byrd Mehran Khosrawdad ... Individual Edith Bridge A quiet moment is shared between Rocky and Darren. Birds of a _ feather flock together. Katie and Carol telling jokes. A happy moment at school experienced with good friends. x a ae Chemistry students eagerly await their test scores. Ann and Susan doing their favorite thing — Clara, Maura, and Renee qu taking a test. test. Valerie and Jenny study in the library. ... Studious Larry, Curly and Moe busy making up a test. FY 8.2 Our proud mascot. Go Mustangs Go! Be es ‘Peace’ shared between a student and faculty member is part of life at Socal Mason. Some excited Mustangs at their pep rally. ... Mustangs Senior smiles Brian Christopher “Live every moment of Life and don't Albaugh let anything bother you.” c Tempo 12; Print Club 10, 11, 12 May 3, 1965 Pablo JG Alvarez May 26, 1966 “‘My People and | have come to an Kathleen agreement which satisfies us both. Lane They are to say what they please, and Arnold | do what | please. ’ : Latin and Swim Team 9; FHA, Spanish Club December 25, 1964 10; Manager Boy's V.B 10; Latin and Spanish Club — 11; FBLA, SCC, Prom Committee — 12 Susan M. Barton August 26, 1965 Darlene Gentlemen prefer blondes Bartosavage FBLA September 26, 1964 John J , “Then rose the seed of Chaos, and of - F Night, To blot out order and ex- Christopher tinguish Light.”’ Bell iim Pope Duneiad Book IV: Cross August 23,1965 [i a ‘x ae Ra aching Re 11, 12; Science Club 12: Math tear Sausage, eggs, or a flick of my BIC! , William H. Berger Jr. J.V. Football 9; J.V. Basketball 9; Varsity Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Basketball 10, 11, 12; Key Club 11, 12 March 20, 1965 Tyler Anne “It's not bad being short.”’ Birindelli Soccer; Swim Team; Spanish NHS; Art Club Spanish Club; Keyettes; Pep Club; Latin Club; LEO October 23, Club 1965 Kathleen ; We live, while we see the sun, Where Elizabeth life and dreams are seen as one, and iving has taught me this, that all life is a dream to al ind that dreams , s themselves are dreams.’ May 21, 1965 i Hubert Creekmore Katharine Brown December 18, 1964 Eva “Always put off tonight what you can do tomorrow during open study.” Kathryn it cad a? Buddendeck J.V. Cheerleader 9, 10; German Club 9, 10; Varsity Track 10, 11; Sophomore Class Council, V Cheerleader 11, 12; NHS 11, 12; Keyettes 11, 12 November 5, 1965 SCC “Not farewell, but fare forward voyagers.”’ Elizabeth T. S. Eliot Buzzerd NHS — 10, 11, 12; Keyettes 10, 11, 12; Foren- sics 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Swim November 3: Team — 9, 10, 11, 12; Softball Team 10, 12 Scc 11, 12; Jr. Class Council; Math Team — 1964 12; Football Statistician — 10, 11, 12 , Norma David, | wish you the best of luck with _ Jean your senior year, me, and always i Carter Spanish Club — 9, 10; Cheerleader 11, 12 August 8, 1965 @ Michael “Out to Lunch” Ignatius i, ; J.V. Wrestling; Yearbook Photographer 9; Ski we Cesnik v4 Club — 9; J.V. Show — 10; Pep Club President 12; Soccer — 9, 10, 11, 12 (Captain) November 17, 1964 Leonard James Chase September 29, 1964 Gloria Lynn 2 Softball Scorekeeper 9; JV. and Varsity Cliff ’ Basketball Scorekeeper — 10 French Club; V. Cheerleader; Softball; Keyettes. Sr. High School Chorus Treasurer — 11, Keyettes. July 9, 1965 P V. Cheerleader (Co-Captain); Softball; National . Honor Society — 12 Thomas Clinton October 11, 1964 ‘Are you kiddin’ me?” Ann J.V. Basketball — 9,10; SCC 9, 10, 11, 12 Marie President Freshman Class; Softball Statistician Crowley Latin Club 9, 10, 11; Sophomore Class Representative; Varsity Basketball 11, 12; President Junior Class; Yearbook 11; Lasso 11, 12; Varsity Volleyball 12 February 7, 1965 Craig Stephen Crowley : “It's good to be the king.”’ July 23, 1965 “We'll talk about it later.” Deanne J.V. Basketball — 9, 10; Varsity Basketball — 11 R. . 12; Tennis — 9, 10; Softball — 11, 12; Volleyball Davis — 12; Spanish Club — 8, 9; Latin Club — 10, 11; FHA — 9, 10, 11, 12; NHS — 11, 12; Yearbook — 11; Math Team — 12 May 31, 1965 Dimitry Droujinsky June 24, 1965 Marian Eide November 18, 1965 Life is like a sewer ... what you get out of it depends on what you put into it — Tom Lehrer Forensics 9, 10, 11, 12; Naimun — 10, 11, 12 Cross Country 11, 12; Senior Class Council Student Council — 11, 12; Dungeons and Dragons 9, 10, 12; Yearbook — 12; ‘It's Academic’ 12; AFS 11, 12 You will find that her formidable man- ner is constructed upon a shaky edifice of childish timidities. — Durrell Class Treasurer — 9; Concert Ensemble — 9, 10; Jazz Band — 10; Class President — 10; Soccer — 10, 11; School Play — 11; AFS — 11, 12 Choir; Yearbook; Tempo; Lasso; Dance Troupe — 12 Charles A. Del Vecchio February 2, 1965 Brian Ross Edwards May 2, 1964 Peter Evan Feltman Cross Country — 9, 10, 11, 12: Track — 9, 10, 11 2; Naimur 10; Science Club “Confusion'’ September 18, 1965 Edward N. Flaifel January 19, 1965 William Walter “It's finally over.”’ Freeman Wrestling; Football September 29, 1965 Anne Kathryn Gall May 30, 1965 Jeffrey James . Garretson a, —- ANS August 13, 1965 Lisa : ss and from the heart of the Ann blossom there appeared a Unicorn! Gibbon Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish Clut a 10, 11; Keyettes 10, 11, 12 (President) = Sophomore Class Secretary; AFS 11; NHS = : June 27, be 12; Drama Club 10, 11, 12; Senior High Choir 1965 12 (President) ; Dance Troupe — 12 y _ s � Alexander Grimberg Ill Printing Club; Diving Team; Swim Team May 3, 1965 Toni God gives us serenity to accept what Antoinette cannot be changed, courage to Guiliani . change what should be changed, and wisdom to distinguish the one from the other January 6, 1965 Varsity Soccer — 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA — 12 Carol Patricia e “You only live once, B ut if you live Hazen right, once is enough. German Club 9, 10; Keyettes 11, 12; LV April 19, 1965 Basketball — 9; Track — 9: Soccer 10. “Tomorrow never comes because it's Joyce always today.” Elaine Herman June 21, 1965 Robert Russell Hite “Whatever you do, make sure that yOu enjoy it.”’ Football — 9, 10, 11, 12; Soccer — 9, 10 11; Key Club 10, 11 October 30,1965 Michael Alan Huffman “| hate it all, but there must be more to hate than this. AFS — 11, 12; “It's Academic” Team — 11, 12 SCC — 11, 12; Key Club — 11, 12 November 19 1965 “Sap and Sawdust,’ said the gnat Karen Lewis Carroll - ‘Alice in Wonderland” Tracy Jordan July 6, 1965 Olin Henry Lynn | believe in living life to its fullest ex- Jordan tent. Life is too short to spend it wor- rying or fretting. Find the good in December 20, every situation. Live it up! 1964 Karin Jo Kaye April 19, 1965 David Arthur Keay January 5, 1965 Singing in the sunshine Laughing in William the Rain, Hitting on the moonshine, Kirk Rocking in the grain, Got no time to Lang pack my bag, My foot’'s outside the door, Got a date, can’t be late for the Jr high hopes hailla ball Led Zeppelin November 9, 1964 Nearer my father's house Where the many mansions be, Nearer the great white throne, Margo Nearer the crystal sea Lanouette — Phoebe Cary | German Club 9. 10: Tennis 9 10 1 May 31, 1965 Cheerleading 9, 10; Swimming 11, Keyettes Ronald Joseph Larkin October 10, 1963 “Men are Dominant” Mark Tennis — 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club — 9, 10, 11, 12 4 Andrew SCC — 9, 10, 11, 12; Key Club — 10, 11 (V.P.) d 12; Varsity ‘M' Club — 10; President of Chorus — ph Larsen 11; Latin Club 11, 12 Trebe — 14; 42 Freshman Class Council; Senior Class Council Sophomore Attendant; Senior Attendant; Lasso March 28, 1965 — 12 “But friendship is precious the shade but in the s Carey Denise Thomas Jefferson Mallon soft bal 3, 10, 11 December 28, 1964 Mary “To the best of luck to everyone Christine with love and togetherness with my Manguero husband and family!!! Track 11; Soccer 12; Volleyball 12; Track December 25, 12: Yearbook — 12; Keyettes — 12; Pep Clut | 965 12; Prom Committee Brenda Lynn Massey June 7, 1965 Joseph i ; Maybury ‘Real Men Don't Eat Quiche’ German Club — 9, 10 October 15, 1964 “When he is best, he is a little worse ’ than a man, and when he is worst, he Richard is little better than a beast. John McCarthy Merchant of Venice, Act |, Sc. 2, L 94 SCC 12; Science Club — 12; Cross Country — 10, 11, 12; Swim Team 10, 11, 12; Forensics April 20, 1965 11; Key Club — 11, 12; French Club; Nat'l Honor Society 11, 12 NHS 12; AFS 11; Track 82-, Naimun 81-8 Lora McCracken November 13, 1964 Patrick Brigham Palmer December 11, 1963 Eliza “O, wild west wind thou breath of Littleton autumn's being thou from whose un- seen presence the leaves dead are driven like ghosts from an enchanter fleeing.”’ February 3, 1964 Peters Denise Rae Petersen January 23, 1966 Jo Ann Quisenberry December 7, 1964 a There are no rules Lasso 10, 11 AFS Club 9, 11, 12; Swim Team 9, 11, 12; J.V Show 9, 10, 11, 12; Aesthetics Club — 9, 10, 11, 12; SCC — 9, 10, 11, 12 | have no answers but | know where | want to be. Forensics — 9, 10, 11, 12; Aesthetics — 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians — 9, 10, 11; Lasso — 11, 12; SCC — 10, 11, 12 If you can’t find truth in life, spread rumors. Baseball — 12; Homecoming Ct. — 10 Live life to its fullest but live it with happiness and love as well. Prom Committee — 12; FBLA — 9-12 Dawn Robynn Petersen January 23, 1966 Gregory Price March 3, 1965 Donald : . Kian “Go For It Rhoad Basketball — 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball — 9, 10, 11, r 12; German Club 9, 10; Ski Club — 9, 10; Foot bail 10, 11, 12; Latin Club 11, 12 November 6, 1964 Sarah Elizabeth Rothgeb September 14, 1965 Laura +, j Jane ; : Live each moment to its fullest Schleeper Soccer — 10, 11, 12; Softball — 10, 11, 12; Prom .. Committee — 11, 12; FBLA — 12; FHA — 12: Keyettes — 12; NHS — 12 June 30, 1965 What | value more than all things is Joshua good humor. Eric — Jefferson Naimun — 9, 10, 11; Forensics — 11, 12: “It’s Sharf Academic’’ — 11, 12; Math Team — 11; Science Club — 12; Why in the World — 12: Curriculum Committee — 11; Gifted Talented Committee — September 13, 11, 12 1966 Robert Have fun, enjoy life, play quarters Bruce Shearer Tennis team 11, 12; Key Club 12; Football — 11, 12 September 19, 1965 Michael Perish those who have said our good Sherbina words before us November 9 Swim Team 10, 11, 12; Track — 10, 11, 12; M Pep Club — 12 1964 Our youth we have but today; we may Nicholas always have time to grow old. a ’ Sherbina Swim Team — 10, 11, 12; Track — 10, 11; Science Club — 12 ; Yh December 24, 1964 Debbie Sherman - FBLA — 12; Cheerleader — 12; AFS — 12; Pep ) Club — 11; Gymnastics — 11; Pep Club — 10 January 21, 1966 : f v7 | —— ; “Stop the grinnin’ and drop the iz - Y linen! Smith Baseball 0, 11, 12: Varsity T.M. Club ” Octcber 30,1965 jaa : Y ad Debra Ann John Macy Stanton The finest art, the most difficult to learn, is the art of living Spanish 9; Swim Team 9; FHA 10, 11 12; Prom Committee 11 February 8, 1965 ‘“‘Many times I've lied and many times : I've listened, Many times I've Ross wondered, How much is there to Spicer know.” tee — Led Zeppelin December 10, 1965 Ski Club 9; Latin Club 11, 12; Football 11, 12; Key Club 12; Math Club 12; Jour- nalism 12 This means nothing to me : Willard — Ultravox i) — Sunderland Naimun 10, 11; Key Club 11, 12 (Pres.) - “It's Academic 11, 12; Tennis 11, 12; Soc August 24 1965 cer — 10, 12; SCC 11, 12; Yearbook 12 Ser bh� “Time passes slowly when you are waiting for a special event, but when Diane what you've waited arrives, time Margaret passes much too quickly. ’ K . Tenney 9, JV Cheerleading 10; Spanish 4 November 26, 1964 “Laughter is a serious thing. Seriously Karen ... LAUGHI!! ’ ‘ Sue FCA — 9, 10; Pep Club — 9; Young Lite — 9, 10; Visscher Spanish Club — 10, 11; Student Council — 9 Prom Committee — 11, 12; Senior Class Council; Softball 9; Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12; Swimming June 18, 1965 — 11; Volleyball — 9, 10; Basketball — 10, 11 12 “If life is a bowl of sugar, why are we Jill always using Saccharin?”’ A Jill Waite original Catherine Waite Keyettes; French Club; Honor Society; Lasso; Tempo; NHS; Show Ensemble; Homecoming Com- mittee; Prom Committee; Forensics. Aug ust 1, 1 965 Allison Walters “If it is meant to be, it will be.” Concert band — 9, 10, 11; Marching Band — 9, January 12, 10, 11; Math Team — 12 1965 Veronica Lynn Warner January 1, 1965 Jeffrey Charles Expletive deleted Re. 4 F Weir Wrestling — 10, 11, 12; Baseball November 23, 1965 Rosanne ) Real friends are those who, when Mae ‘iemed you've made a fool of yourself, don't feel that you have done a permanent Welsh iob January A. 1965 FHA 12; Prom Committee 12 The meaning of life is nothing if you : Karen don't give ‘ Faye White Soccer — 9, 10; Basketball 11, 12; Swim Team — 8, 9, 10; Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 8, 9, 10; Latin Club 10, 11; Keyettes 12 eo April 30 Yin Ling Wong December 12, 4 Ne URS S 1965 If you see yours give er FHA d; F M’ Clut Ensemble m Club someone withc ut ¢ Suzanne Carol Willis ‘ep Clut 3; Soccer 9. 10; Latin Club 10: F fl 10, Baseball S 10, 11 March 15, 1965 “Praise undeserved is satire in disguise.’ Anon French Club; Track 9; Tempo; Varsity Art; French Club; French Honor Society 10; Cross Country; Varsity Art; Lasso; NHS; SC( 11; Var sity Art; Lasso; NHS; Math Team; SCC 12 Ralph James Clark October 23, 1964 Melissa Anne Jenkins January 6, 1965 James Sullivan November 12, 1964 Nelson Ray Sites September 25, 1965 Jennifer Ellen Phelps August 17, 1966 David Bruce Thatcher May 8, 1965 Michael Ferrari January 19, 1965 Jamie Lynn Smith March 23, 1965 A period of transition, a time of change. Beyond is a chasm of emp- tiness, limitless possibilities to lose ourselves in dreams. Yet, behind these hopeful spaces to create, one feels the pressure. And how does one cope with the burdens which are placed upon us, the responsibili- ty of living for ourselves, making our own decisions. At this time there is no other way to exist than to live with style. Style, a word which more than any other characterizes the senior class of 1983. The flagrant air of self-assurance, the brightened smiles, the almost fren- zied search for fulfillment, laughter, enjoyment, and most importantly the faithful friendships and the dreams. Who knows what lies behind this stylish facade who knows what lies. In the meantime let us feel this freedom and dream. Tomorrow we will be but echoes here. And while we stand On this edifice of fear of life of dreams to come Can we not join hands For this crystal moment May we not weep together Or smile through our tears Ten years from now we'll Not have this diamond to share But we will have this memory .. . Meanwhile believe in us. SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Most likely to make the front page... Male: Dimitry Droujinsky Female: Denise Petersen Most likely to make the cover of Sports lillustrated Male: Darren Lee Female: Lora McCracken Most Huggable Male: Greg Price Female: Margo Lanouette Most artistic (talented) Male: Charles Del Vecchio Female: Yin Wong Hopefuls for the Nobel Prize (most scholarly) ... Male: Joshua Scharf Female: Yin Wong Most Sociable. .. Male: Greg Price Female: Karen Visscher Most spirited — Mr. and Mrs. George Mason Mr. Mason: Mark Larsen Mrs. Mason: Ann Crowley Class Clowns Male: Nat Flaifel Female: Karen Jordan Best Dressed... Most likely to make the cover of Vogue: Diane Tenney Gentlemen’s Quarterly: Willard Sunderland v. PUTTIN . consists of a variety, a variety of interest groups, an even ) Nua wanN”, � TODAY... The Junior Class. . larger variety of individuals trying to find ourselves. As we continue to grow, these changes will be reflected by the Class of ’84 — which in time will develop many different outlooks and dimensions... JUAIOFS es 9 a I | ; ee Lhd bis detbedtottetehebeteebotes | ST bi q mI i — � = = - } t y Stra. = - Se ie en Og = iW] : 4 ‘ s _.. The Junior Class ... TOMORROW ... will face the reality of having to live on our own. Perhaps, we will take an objective view of other thoughts and beliefs, instead of looking out of only one window. Debbie Allen David Atchison Suzanne Bastarache Susan Beeman Allan Beres Erika Biesel cal - Le - my wt Pe : | Donald ) Burdick - ican Dream!!! Buddy Buzzerd Richard Condit Jo Anne Srocker “Cathy Rigby said what? Ed Del Vecchio Opposites Attract Colleen Cuff Steve Diloreto Valerie Edwards For a good time call. . . 867-5309 Dennis Eister Kim Eppard Steve Ferrari Jack Fetner “Well, my free times are Tom Fry Dan Grande Dawn Hochradel Ernesto Javier Buckwheat and Spanky Mike Johnson Tom Karnis “Yeah, | got my first date!!!’’ Debbie Keay Mehran Khosrawdad Rusty Larkin Liesl Leach “Quick . . . pass the matches.” Craig Leavitt Jennie Levick Indra Levy “Oh my Gosh... John Lin Theresa Maybury Rod McLeod Anthony Meredith Amy Meserve Rob Munoz Shaun Myers Allen Oddenino “Is that really possible?” Mitchell Ragland Wh P ea Ss Erin Rockett O'Neill Scherich David Jeff Gus Schmitt Schultes Shuster Susan Denise Schneider Shuster Tom Schwind “You better believe I'm an Ivory Girl! ’ Animal “@ THIS! “My girlfriend likes mint flavor CLOSE UP!” Lauri Smith Mary Smolinski Mike Stevens David Sulek Matt Sullivan Steve Swire “You got me?” Darren Thomas Thai Tran Tammy Trippett Lin Walton David Wickersham ‘How much do you want?” I'm the kind you don't mess with. Sachi Willner Mike Wojcik Gwen Wolford Lisa Wolford Karen Yamhure Esoterika y fA SS SS pi €« ral as ... Another sophomore class, not very much unlike those that have already ‘passed’ through this school. There is little to distinguish us from our predecessors: we hold the same title, have the same label, as other sophomore classes and will undoubtedly become equally as anonymous. This is not to say that there is no potential, simply that the personalities that will crystalize in adulthood are just beginning to emerge from the restrictions of conformity. Ultimately, it is the individuals who will be remembered and not the class itself. The sophomore year is one of transition and discovery, a ‘lost’ period sustaining neither the novelty of the freshman year nor the anticipation of the senior but is floating somewhere in between. There was once a brick wall, quite a nice wall as walls go. And, as often happens, Chris Behr the brick wall was made up of bricks, several thousand bricks, in fact, all rect- Chris Buddendeck angular in their inordinate orderliness. In the same place, at the same time, there Tuan Chau existed a flock of birds. all grey and white, in migration. Astounding. Beside a pallid beach on a languid day the birds came upon the wall, and, seeing it, dived for rest and sanctitude. They sat quietly in their apparent sameness watching the inevitable ebb and flow of the tide. Then humans came along, not noticing the birds at all, and decided to destroy the wall, constructively, of course. The birds, being singularly amused, stayed to watch, unaware that they were laughing at themselves. The men rolled right over it, demolished it to a pile of nameless rubble, but then it never had a name anyway. The bricks, not knowing emancipation, lay around uselessly, decaying. The birds, being more astute, recognized freedom, seized it, and flew away. Preshman i? PY ares: The Freshman class is still thought of as rookies, newcomers, and little peo- ple by the rest of the Senior High despite the fact that they have been at George Mason for three long years already. The Freshman class is also the smallest class in the school, but this year they were a most the loudest because they almost won the Spirit Stick. The class of ’86 contains a lot of talented peo- ple: dancers, singers, pianists, and actors, as well as a wide assortment of jocks: JV Boy’s and Girl’s Soccer players, JV Boy’s and Girl's Basketball players, a Girl’s Varsity Soccer player, a Girl’s Varsity Basketball player, and two JV Cheerleaders. So, this little class of little people has made a big reputa- tion for themselves in this school. Bridgette Albaugh Toni Ballenger Olivia-Anne Bridges A touch of class Tim Burke r { Will Cameron E Margaret Byrd Two clowns Roger Camp Matthew Cantoni Sharon Chase : Joe Cheek Michael Cigledy = —- = | In the spring, a freshman girl’s thoughts turn to Mr. Charles Cliff Wallace Andy Condit “The Cool Dudes”’ Joan Earman Andy Feltman Rosie Goebel Shane Gray Is that. . . Ingrid? Frank Grimberg David Gutmann ' Miss Jenkins and her excited class Peter Howard The Day It Rained Forever = i I Freshmen jocks Amy Johnson Jeff Kreer NeAay James Lewis ““Miss Jenkins, what are you talking about?” David Lomis ad - ‘ 2 a Jeff Miers Brooke Ogletree Donny Montag aes 1ST ‘on 4, f Typical Freshmen — Ms. Happy, Mr. Puzzled, Ms. Innocent, Mr. Cool, Mr. Curious, and Ms. Sophisticated 2 Debbie Pasteinick Donna Robison Bobby Petersen Jimmy Robison Gloria Robison ; p Tracy Rudd Phil Ross Alex Scheinman Co Susan Schick “I'm a Cover Girl’’ David Schleeper Elinor Scully Way to show us those teeth, Jane Michelle Shuster , Bobby Small j ti Joanne Sheftic Alan Singleton Just look at that face! “Zebra?” John Steinbock “The Three Stooges” Andrew Smith Tiffany Stilwell Chrissy Tebo Joey Trombo Harvey Thorton Lee Villasmil-Herrera “I'll pretend | didn't hear that.”’ ‘What did you say?” Kim White VA Scott Whitaker Rick Williamson Yes, this class puts Tracy to sleep ENTERTAINMENT nl OMmecoming a exw = ames: =e : a .} This year’s Homecoming was a happy time for everyone at George Mason. Our football team was victorious, we had a_ fantastic spirit week, and the dance, sponsored by the Keys and Keyettes, proved to be a roaring success. ae +” Allison Walters wins the ‘‘Tackiest’’ contest during spirit week. School Wice Fair ee This year for the first time every club in school, supported by sponsors and Chairperson, Mrs. Jacque Droujinsky, held the school fair. Everything from a teacher dunking booth, face painting booth, and pony rides could be seen. The purpose of the fair was to earn money for all the clubs, and it was quite a success! —— ———————— SS —s Back Row, Left td Right: Rod McLeod, Mike Huffman, Jack Fetner, Mark Larsen. Middle: Peter Feltman, Bruce Sheareer, Willard Sunderland, Tom Clinton, Greg Huffman, John Bell, Sponsor Mr. Krueger, Buddy Buzzerd, Dimitry Droujinsky. Back Row: President Lisa Gibbon, Sponsor Mrs. Diehm, Dawn Hochradel, Karen Jordan, Jamie Smith. Middle: Gloria Cliff, Erika Biesel, Lauri Smith, Debbie Keay, Amy Meserve, Laura Schleeper, Katie Jacomet. Front: Tyler Birindelli, Renee Leavitt, Susan Armstrong, Katie B uddendeck, Carol Hazen, Beth Buzzerd. Not pictured: Sponsor Mrs. Orloff. This year the FBLA club raised money to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in Washington, D.C. For the first time at George Mason, the members sold and sent out holi- day candy grams. Also _in- volved in raising money were fre- quent bakesales. All in all, the FBLA club donated $50. ut | .: - : Back Row: Sponsor Mrs. Lowry, Theresa Maybury, Sharon Bolis, Jo Ann Quisenberry, Karen Wilder, Toni Guilliani, Laura Schleeper, Wendy Yeung, Debbie Keay. Front: Gwen Wolford, Lisa Wolford, Debbie Sherman, Melissa Jenkins, Ingrid Engdahl, Olivia-Ann, Tuan Chau, President Erika Biesel, Sponsor Mrs. Vartian. Not pictured: V.P Val Edwards, Secretary Tammy Trippet, Treasurer James Smith, Craig Leavitt, Ernesto Javier, Kathy Arnold L to R: Sponsor Mrs. Wilson, Mary Smolinski, Dee Stanton, DeeDee Davis, Laura Schleeper, Lisa Bruffey. This year in October, the Lasso staff received its most enthusiastic en- dorsement in the school’s history as the Virginia High School League named the newspaper one of the most outstanding in the state Seeking to maintain such excellence, the staff had been working hard on special issues on the effects of divorce on young people, and the consequences of drinking and driving. The Lasso staff continued to polish its image as one of Virginia’s quality high school newspapers John Ratliff (Nike) , _— Mike Davison (Top Sider), Back Row: Editor Yin Wong, Sponsor: Mr. Hoover Charlie DelVecchio, Tom Clir Rod McLeod Mike Huffman, Theresa Maybury, Ross Spicer, Ph Waldron, Mark Larsen, Suzanne Willis, Erin O'Neil Rick Grimberg, Lisa Wolford. Front: Marian Eide Karen Jordan, Ann Crowley, Buddy Buzzerd. Not Pictured: Indra Levy, Denise Petersen, Jill Waite ton Nina Tosti (Dior (Tube Sox), Jill Waite Nylons) , Sarah Cheek (Capezio Slippers) , Marian Eide (Ralph Lauren Stockings) , and Indra Levy (9-West Boots) . Not Pictured: Sponsor Ms. Stuckey. SC tA FOrensics This year the Foren- sic team participated in the Virginia High School League and the Northern Virginia Speech League. Some events in- cluded: Poetry reading, Prose reading, Oratory, Ex- tempore, and Spell- ing. In addition, some members participated in the oratorical con- tests sponsored by the service clubs in Our area. Also this year five members were sent to Regional competition in hope of going to ; State. Back Row: Mike Davison (SCC Rep.) , Karen Jordan, Hughes Melton, President Dimitry Droujinsky. Front: Nina Tosti, Renee Leavitt, Josh Sharf, Denise Shuster. Not Pictured: Denise Petersen, Sponsors: Mr. Davis and Mrs. Cofey. lr’s Academic This year’s team was proud to be the first in a number of years to achieve suc- cess in the opening round of the ‘It’s Academic’ competi- tion, and move on toa playoff round. In the playoff round the team finished a strong third behind tough competition. And although they lost, the Mustang cheerleaders and well wishers were present to cheer them on. Back Row: Willard Sunderland, President Dimitry Droujinsky, Josh Sharf. Front: Mike Huffman, Rob Munoz. Not Pictured: Sponsors :Mrs. Dawkins and Mrs. Albert, Clara Green. istory Games Cluls —_ , a s 4 . 2 = if —_ Left to Right: Mehran Khosrawdad, Pablo Alvarez, Hughes Melton, Craig Leavitt, David Sulek, Jeff Gall, Bill Simko. Not Pictured: Sponsor Mrs. Diehm, President Rod McLeod, Rusty Larkin, Roger SClOnce Clulo Camp, John Lin. Fr : = .+ “= ° ee Back Row, L to R: John Steinbock, Peter Feltman, Nick Sherbina, Mike Sherbina, Rob Munoz, Don- ny Rhoad, Karen Visscher, Sponsor Doctor Robertson, Yin Wong, Jamie Smith. Front: Lies! Leach, Cathy Caprio, John Bell, Craig Crowley, Mike Cesnik, Tuan Chau. Not Pictured: Richard McCarthy, Lora McCracken, Virginia Klebaugh. Art Cluls Top to Bottom: Dawn Petersen, Yin Wong, Denise Petersen, Nina Tosti, Sponsor Mr. Karl Hollander, Charlie DelVecchio, Sarah Cheek, and Dan Grandi. Printing Clul saa : Back Row: Veronica Warner, Brian Warner, Lynn Doty, Jennie Levick, Sponsor Mr. Frank Sheedy, Rick Grimberg, Brian Edwards, Tom Karnis. Midd le: Karin Kaye, Dawn Hochradel, Tim Honesty, Ron Larkin. Front: Mike Pickeral, Darren Thomas, Frank Melewski, and Dennis Eister. Thesplans ae Lisa Gibbon, Sponsor Mr. Karl Hollander, Roger Camp. Bottom: Maura Paukert, Jane Sunderland, Clara Green, Tom Karnis, Denise Petersen, Dan Grandi, and Nina Tosti. Back Row: Charles Cliff, Marian Eide, Tammy McCormick, Peter Droujinsky, Librarian Mike Meredith, President Lisa Gibbon. Front: Norma Carter, Jeff Kreer, Tracy Williams, Nina Tosti, Donald Burdick, Katie Jacomet, Karen Seal, Jeff Lenker, Laura Jacomet, Mike Davison, Stephanie Shephens, Margret Byrd, Lib- by Bradley, and Director Miss Baker. Math Team ead. = “7 te Back Row: Nick Sherbina, Sponsor Mrs. Williamson, Tuan Chau. Front: John Bell, and Jeff Garretson. National WOnor Society = ‘ is aw - Back Row: Sponsor Mrs. Depasquale, David Lies! Leach, Susan Armstrong, Denise Petersen, Greg Huffman, Marian Eide, Indra Levy, Mike Huff- man, Amy Meserve, Debbie Keay, Laura Schleeper, Katie Buddendeck, Karen Yamhure, Laura Jacomet. Front: Gloria Cliff, Beth Buzzerd, President Carey Mallon, DeeDee Davis, Lisa Gibbon, Yin Wong, Jill Waite. Not Pictured: Richard McCarthy. Left to Right: Virginia Klebaugh, Tanya Caroll, Andrea, Andy Feltman, Denise Shuster, Cathy Caprio, Tracy Williams (President), David Gutmann, Tuan Chau, and Sponsor Mrs. Ileana Alim. Not Pictured: Spanish Club Willard Sunderland, Liz Bruffey. {6 A! % 9 , Left to Right: President Beth Buzzerd, Susan Greenleaf, Lisa Hoff, Rob Munoz, Tom Fry, Katie Jacomet, Sponsor Mr. Snee, Karen Yamhure, Karen Cohen, Ann Carrington, Amy Meserve, Mary Jo Shannon, and Tyler Birindelli. ae ie a = Back Row, Left to Right: Denise Petersen, Adam Snider, Katie Buddendeck, Susan Armstrong, Dan Grandi, Renne Leavitt, Dee Dee Davis, Gloria Cliff, Carey Mallon, Dawn Petersen, Mandy Forsythe. Middle: Virginia Klebaugh, Spon- sor Mr, Bratton, Jack Fetner, Rob Munoz, Dimitry Droujinsky, Laura Jacomet, Karen Jordan, Jill Waite, Marian Eide, Lisa Gibbon, Richard McCarthy, Mike Huffman, Rod McLeod. Front: Kathy Arnold, Josh Sharf, Beth Buzzerd, Craig Crowley, Mike Cesnik, Gus Shuster, Karen Yamhure, Debbie Keay, Vice President Denise Shuster, and President Ann Crowley. Not Pictured: Willard Sunderland, Yin Wong, and Tim Dunn This year, the Latin Club had participated in the school fair, the National Latin Examination, and various other fund raising events. Smith, Debbie Keay, Renee Leavitt, Mandy Forsythe, Elinore Scully, Amy Meserve, Susan Shick, Lin 4 L to R: Mary Jo Shannon, Jeff Shultes, Jack Fetner, Greg Huffman, Craig Leavitt, Ross Spicer, Lori Band Wrestling Walton, Sponsor Mrs. Tannenbaum f re + | L to R: Steve, Lisa Hoff, Greg Huffman, Tammy Brum, Karen L to R: Rob Munoz, Alan Berez, Bill Freeman, Juan Nejin, Mar- Kensella, Jeff Meirs, Ingrid Engdahl, Danny Byrd, Ann Carrington, ty Clark, Shane Gray, James Condit, Jeff Weir, David Jessie Phillips, Wayne Hunt. Not Pictured: Mrs. Jane Morgan Atchison Back Row, L to R: Tuan Chau, Elinor Scully, Amy Meserve, Katie Jacomet, Mike Huffman, Debbie Keay, Mary Jo Shannon, Jeff Garreston. Middle: Erika Biesel, Jane Sunderland, Maura Paukert, Renee Leavitt, Greg Huffman, Karen Yamhure, Hedda Chang, Susan Armstrong, Pres. Dawn Petersen, Tanya Carol, Tyler Birirelli, Jeff Lenker, Mr. Snee, Sponsor Varsity Cheerleaders Saclers eos C. Sikkar, K. Brogdon, M. Ragland, S. Jacomet, D. Costner, V. Eller, M. Forsythe, J. Gibbon, L. Brogdon ’ oe p. Pa moe alg A ov) ae Front: J. Gambill (coach), B. Freeman, R. Spicer, D. Lee, D. Rhoad, B. Hite, A. Snider, M. Ferrari, P. Palmer, B. Shearer, N. Flaifel. Second Row: S. Swire, T. Fry, M. Johnson, S. Ferrari, D. Thomas, J. Huber, D. Bruton, E. DelVec- chio, A. Oddenino, H. Buzzerd, J. Shultes. Third Row: M. Ragland, F. Lee, R. Condit, M. Sikkar, R. Crawford, T. Sch- wind, D. Atchison, M. Fleming, W. Hunt, R. Strain. Back Row: D. Montag, P. Howard, J. Kelly, T. Crossan, J.R., S Howard, K. Massey, T. Moffatt, C. Crabtree, C. Smith, R. Phillips, B. Massey, M. Wojick Our illustrious G.M. football team once again proved its dominance this year in the Bull Run District. The excellent coaching of Jack Gambill carried the Mustangs to the Regional competi- tion, where after a hard-fought battle, the Mason Mustangs were forced to concede defeat The season was the most successful for our players of the gridiron since 1969. y J) ay NY Syn 3oy’s Varsity and JW. SOCCOr “Ss, Cink. Front: P. Alvarez, G. Huffman, C. Buddendeck, M. Pickeral, M. Khosrawdad, José A. Beres, Lio, J. Condit. Back: C Harold (coach), M. Cesnick, C. Behr, C. Leavitt, C. Shuster, D. Keay, J. Sullivan, J. Fetner, B. Petersen, S. Graves, W Sunderland, N. Wallace (coach) Front: P. Alvarez, G. Huffman, C. Buddendeck, M. Pickeral, M. Khosrawdad, José A. Beres, Leo, V., J. Condit. Back: C. Harold (coach) , M. Cesnick, C. Behr, C. Leavitt, C. Shuster, D. Keay, J. Sullivan, J. Fetner, B. Petersen, S. Graves, W. Sunderland, N. Wallace (coach) Girl’s Soccer Front: C. Green, E. Pitera, R. Leavitt. 2nd Row: B. Ogletree, C. Hazen, S. Beeman, S. Willner, T. Birindelli, S. Armstrong, McWilliams. Back: C. Harold (coach) , M. Manquero, L. Schleeper, D. Keay, C. Deparre, T. Guiliani, K. Jordan, S. Schneider, Hochradel, M. Shannon, H. Shovilin (coach) , S. Barton Swim ream ayo Y Back: R. Grinberg, R. Condit, P. Droujinsky, N. Sherbina, A. Condit, M. Wallace (coach) . Front:, L. Smith, T. Birindelli, S. Schneider, A. Meserve, B. Buzzerd, S. Wilner, D. Petersen. seen = Girls Varsity Basketball L to R: Spirodopolous (coach), C. Byrd, D. Shuster, A. Crowley, M. Byrd, L. McCracken, K. Visscher, L. Jacomet, K White, C. Mallon, D. Davis, K. Cohen. Kneeling: L. Young Girl's J.V. Basketball eb L to R: L. Young, M. Jordan, S. Stephens, K. Jacomet, M. Shuster, K. Seal, E. Crowley, S. Greenleaf, B. Buzzard, T Bryant, H. Herman (coach) . Kneeling: D. Cavannaugh, J. Klebau, J. Earman Boy's Varsity Basketball aS — � Y tae pes she Kalepp. Back: T. Honesty, M. Clarke, R. Crawford, K. Massey, D. Schmitt, W. Berger, D. Lee. Front: M. n, D. Rhoad, C. Sh ‘a F Bender, F. Lee, J. Ae i) sg te ite a wal . dee . Bottom: A. Griffon, R. Phillips, Bud- i iG ae hie Rit tenouer, R. Bas Cross Country 7 Back: R to L. McCarthy, P. Feltman, P. Droujinsky, R. Munoz, D. Droujinsky, Front T. Karnis, L. Doty, J Bell, |. Levy K. Visscher, K. White. K Yamhure, J. Smith, D. Davis, J. Robb (Coach) Byrd, R. Leavitt, D. Shuster. Front: A. Crowley, S. Barton, K. Cohen, M. TEAM MEMBERS — D. Atchison, D. Birindelli, B. Bouvichit, A. Beres, E. Friend, W. Freeman, D. Gray, J Lenker, R. Munoz, T. Nguyen, T. O'Grady, M. Sullivan, R. Williamson, J. Weir, M. Clarke, S. Klass (coach) 104 il me This year at George Mason, the faculty worked hard as ever. English teachers developed some new studies to enrich students’ learning, the math department expanded to include computers. For advanced learning, outstanding teachers in- structed IB (International Baccalaureate) courses in History, English, Biology, and Anthropology. Our 1982-83 school year would not have been the same without the diligent work of our faculty and administration- both during school, and after school in which they engaged themselves in extracurricular activities. For without them, we students would have had no clubs or sports, not to mention the enriched learning we receive to better ourselves for the future. Charles Harold Alice Brubaker George Thoms Guidance Secretary Principal Assistant Principal Social Studies, Chairperson = Administration ane Secretaries Officer Don Thompson ® hA . Beverly Hall Finance Secretary Donna Utterback Bonnie Whiting Secretary to Principal Attendance and Assistant Secretary and Computer Principal Secretary Operator lleana Alim French, German John Ballou Art, Media Specialist Frank Barr Mathematics Mable Bradd Physical Education Ms. Tatum at work grading papers. ms | ‘ Mr. Hoover working on the Lasso with the help of students. Roger Bratton Business Barbara Bussey Mathematics Lynn Baker Choir Vicki Butterfield English Milton Davis Carol Cofey English — Chairperson Speech Therapist Betty-Jo Dawkins Reading Specialist Nancy DePasquale Librarian | Leslie Diehm Jack Gambill Marian Gillen Sue Graves Social Studies Physical Education Science Nurse Chairperson Steve Hill Karl Hollander Michael Hoover Patricia Johnson Industrial Arts Art — Chairperson English Social Studies Ne a GH Steve Klass English Ms. Butterfield popular with the boys. Alan Krueger Science — Chairperson R t } : ‘ - mie =. mn Mr. Davis and Mr. Lindsey assert their authority. Phillip Lindsey Joyce Lowry Counselor Business — Chairperson Jenna Miller Jesse Millhouse Jane Morgan Beth Orloff Home Economics Counselor, Director Music Resource Teacher Candy Park Resource Teacher . Y Pes Betty Pitera Media Center Secretary a Dr. Thoms and Dr. Spreage talking it over at the School Regina McGuire-Robb Bill Robertson Physical Education Science Chester Rockwell Frank Sheedy Math — Chairperson 4 Printing Brave Mr. Wallace prepares to be dunked. Arnold Siegfried Athletic Director Robert Snee Spanish James Spiridopoulos Barbara Stuckey Joan Tannenbaum Mary Lee Tatum Physical Education English Latin — Chairperson Science | [a Sat = Ray Thomas Rich ard Trimble Mathematics Industrial Arts Judy Vartian. Business Juanita Whittaker Paraprofessional FREUD Mary Beth Williams Nancy Williamson Sue Wilson Jerome Bruns Social Studies Mathematics Business Psychologist REASON FOR BEING This book is a portrait of the students, teachers, and staff of the 1982-83 academic year at George Mason. A team effort, this album is very representative of the active (if not overly busy) lives of these people, recorded this year as a memento for years to come. This documentation was hammered together, squeezed out of the time and energy of the students who took the pictures and organized and designed each section. It is what could be done with good intentions, circumstance and deadlines. Yet, it is more than a job done behind us — it is a visible record for you to consider despite any qualifications — tohold fast some memory of this time, this year. Mr. J. Ballou Sponsor Mr. John Ballou — Photography i Erika Biesel, Editor-in-Chief, Activities (Entertain- Marian Eide, (middle) Seniors (Style) ment) , Introduction, Ads A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: This year has been very hard work for many of us on the yearbook staff. Upcoming deadlines kept us all busy — running around searching for just the right photos to fit in the pages, making up captions caused us all to scream sometime or another, and nearing the final deadline when adding the finishing touches, a few of us almost gave up all hope of completing this book. As editor | am happy to express my joy in not only working on and finishing the book, but also realizing that the members had at least 10 different activities going on at the same time, they managed to do their best (which was quite good in my opinion) with no previous expe rience. No, we did not meet every deadline (because of conflicting schedules) , but | would like to say for everyone that we are quite proud of our efforts. | would also like to express my sincere thanks to John Ballou for his undying help in compiling the book. This yearbook would not exist without him. Erika Biesel Debbie Keay, Juniors (Outlook) ae L f a = - iam ; Mary Jo Shannon, Liesi Leech, Cathy Caprio, Sophomores (Personalities) Dawn Hochradel, Faculty (Editorials), Juniors (Out- Susan Schick, Freshman (Rookies) look) The George Mason People 1983 Wishes to thank its patrons: Mrs. William L. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Biesel Mr. and Mrs. James W. Clark, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Dreyfus Mr. and Mrs. James R. Dryden Mr. and Mrs. Tor Eide Judith Denise Ferraro Mr. and Mrs. John O. Karnis Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Lee, Jr. Carol F. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Seal Mr. and Mrs. Basil Sherbina Mr. and Mrs. jack E. 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