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

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Preparing for her cite reading, junior Ellen Mittendorf reads to Forensik Co-sponsors, Mr. Milt Davis and Ms. Carol Cofey. Forensic Club — Front Row: Ms. Carol Co- fey (Co-sponsor). Second Row: Denise Shuster (President), Eileen Tully, Roger Camp, Clara Green. Back Row: Eileen Mit- tendorf, C.J. Cliff, Greg Huffman, Mara On the way to the Forensic Dinner Meet, sophomore Roger Camp holds his traveling trophy. Paukert. (Absent: Co-Sponsor Milt Davis, Peter Droujinski, Susie Jacomet, Hughes Melton, Nina Tosti, Don Burdick, Rick Wil- liamson). at Bx History Games member, senior Rod McLeod works on a club project during Ms. Leslie Diehm’s TA.

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sees vee READ ALL ABOUT IT! junior Mark Sikkar work on the Lasso. we —r ne ns | Students interested in journal- regular issues and several special = ism and creative writing joined ones, all printed in the print shop publications’ clubs. Senior Debbie under the direction of Mr. Frank Bruce, Mustang editor and Lasso Sheedy. Staff member Rod editorial page editor, said, “lenjoy McLeod, senior, said, “| now have journalism because | can interact an appreciation for the newspaper with students as well as provide business.’’ Senior Indra Levy was them with information.” editor-in-chief. The Mustang staff met regularly In the spring the print shop also from September through March printed the Tempo, a literary-arts in order to meet their four dead- magazine, sponsored by Ms. Bar- lines. Ms. Nancy Tucker, sponsor, bara Stuckey. Indra Levy described described the staff as “dedicated, it as ‘““meaningful, because it unit- congenial, and reliable.” ed artwork and literature through The Lasso staff met daily as a layout asa third art medium.” This journalism class, taught by Mr. Mi- year’s theme was “the house.” chael Hoover. They published six Displaying their VHSL publications’ awards, sponsors Barbara Stuckey (Tempo) and Michael Hoover (Lasso) stand proudly with their staffs. Front Row: Andrea Wal- lace, Cathie Caprio, Craig Leavitt, Rod McLeod, Debbie Bruce, Mary Jo Shannon, Nina Tosti, Ms. Barbara Stuckey, Mr. Mi- chael Hoover. Back Row: Eileen Tully, Tom Fry, Holly Hoofnagle. Ata Tempo meeting, senior Indra Levy and junior John Ratliff discuss his Australian house ideas. Tempo Staff — Front Row: Andrea Wal- lace, Kim Leddy, Ms. Barbara Stuckey (Sponsor). Back Row: Nina Tosti, Indra Levy, John Ratliff. Publications 21

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Before ‘‘It’s Academic’’ practice starts, senior Rob Munoz and sophomore Andy Feltman relax. Receiving a $150 check, Rob Munoz shakes a local Grand Union employee's hand. FACING THE CHALLENGE Joining some clubs meant much more than socializing and organiz- ing activities; joining them meant accepting challenges. Members had to be alert. Forensics Club, sponsored by Ms. Carol Cofey and Mr. Milt Da- vis, met on Wednesdays. Students practiced public speaking in order to compete in local, district, re- gional, and State speaking compe- titions as well as in Northern Vir- ginia AAA monthly speaking events. Ms. Cofey described the team as “dedicated and delightful with great potential.” History Games, sponsored by Ms. Leslie Diehm, was the club to join for students with an interest in history and sports and a desire to recreate past events. Feeling the competitive spirit, students played war and sports games every week. It's Academic team members met every two weeks to practice for a January 7th academic compe- tition against other Washington Metropolitan area schools on WRC’s TV show called “It’s Aca- demic,’’ emceed by Mr. Mac McGarry. Team members had to recall knowledge in many subject areas. By placing third, they received a scholarship for $150, donated by a local Grand Union. Competitor Clara Green, junior, said, “Being on TV was fun. | like trivia.” Clubs 23