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

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A re a period of time, tra- ditions begin to lose the ex- citement they once held. It’s not that they are boring be- sag cause surely the tradition of the Junior Senior Prom, get- ting your class together to ae raise money, and once-a-year Homecoming events like the “big'’’ powder-puff game are traditions looked forward to each year. Still there are those people who strive to make the year a memorable one by initiating new traditions. Examples of — these changes are not always Bounding into the new year, Heather McGavin, Susan Miller, Laura Snider, Molly Henneburg and Cristina Mendoza get started on the right foot. obvious to an outsider while on 3 g the other hand many couldn't help but be noticed. The school fair, an event that hasn't taken place at G.M. for quite a few years, turned out to be a profitable fun- draiser and a lot of fun for BREAKING OUT many. The success of the fair was attributed to the creative booths run by club members: THE NEW a wet sponge-throw at teach- ers, a cotton candy stand, a service auction and a cake walk were only a few of the many activities held. lt required the hard work and dedicated efforts of many people to make an event such as the school fair a successful one, but, as shown this year, it is possible. Congratulations to all who played a part in the initiation of a new tradition, hopefully one which will last for many years to come. Running the cotton candy production, Shan- non Mullins and Christine Lewis contribute to the success of the school fair. 4 OPENING

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time for change ... For those who are seniors the time until graduation ticks away slowly. After finishing college applications, ordering the traditional cap and gown and confirming a place to stay for beach week, a senior might ask, ‘‘What's next?’’ Some groups chose to start new tra- ditions like holding the SC re- treat at Camp Overlook in- stead of Camp Shiloh. Says SC President Jamie Freeman, “Camp Overlook was definite- ly a productive time, people were more seriouS and we knew that the possibility of any future SC retreats depended on what we achieved.” Others looked outside their homeland for a new and ex- citing experience. Year-long exchanges have always been a tradition at G.M. although this was the first year that our school hosted four students, Alberto Mortes, from Andorra, Spain, Kristin Simonsen from Copenhagen, Denmark; Fer- nando Abril from Barcelona, Spain and Christen Weiergang from Norway. Says Kristin about her stay in the U.S., ‘‘It’s different but | think there would be even more differ- ences for a student who went to Denmark, | am really glad that | chose to come here this year. During his opening day speech, SC President Jamie Freeman inspires many with his encour- aging words of a new year. Finding friends from afar, Kristin Simonsen, Al- berto Mortes and Fernando Abril enjoy each other's company. . .. - =a - — Ns v “ oon : - — = —— be and $ OPENING 3

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DAY IN... DAY OUT ‘| just can’t wait to graduate,” was a saying that was frequently heard around the senior lounge. It's under- standable, seemingly your whole life spent in a classroom, six and a half or more hours, five days a week. Well, soon things would be different ... the ‘real’ world! After graduation, just think — beach week, independence, college life, new ‘2221 days of my life devoted to education and what do | say 119 people, new places, a time for basically days ‘till beach week! anything to happen. Rache! Jacomet GEORGE MASON MUSTANGS Senior year is like being preg- nant — nine months of fear, nausea, anticipation and joy. Amy Blankstein “It's the end of the world as we know it Randolph Scully Leadership and spirit from seniors like Joe Beaman and Danny Ohr were the secret to Mustang victories OPENING 5