Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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Practice Demands Overtime Strength, coordination, flexibility, and precise timing were all needed to make a top gymnast, and our Boys Gymnastics Team improved steadily on these skills throughout the season. Unlike last year, interest in the sport was on the rise, as shown by the turnout — fourteen members, in comparison to the previous year’s five. The coach, Mr. Bud Clements, did not teach at Lake Braddock, so we encountered difficulty as to practice schedules. We managed to find enough time, however, usually in the late afternoon or night. Even though we didn ' t win any meets, our guys were always out there trying their hardest, whether it was during practice hours perfecting a just- learned trick, or during a meet. Performing before the judges, Dan Morefield prepares to dismount. 106 Spring Sports

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To keep with the ball, Mike Williford tries to get by a Hayfield opponent. Daytime, Nighttime, Saturdays, Too Charging down the field, a pass to a teammate, a well-aimed kick, a goal is made. Our Junior Varsity Soccer Team had it all together as they compiled a 6-2 record through teamwork and cooperation. Junior Varsity was not played throughout the district nor was it played consistently (at the same time of day). At the beginning of the season, games were played on Saturday mornings or in the afternoon after school. Midway through the season, the School Board reversed the decision of banning night games because of opposition from many parents. Our only night game was against Mount Vernon and we won 4-2. Saving the ball, Chris Martin prevents one less goal for Hayfield in a major defeat for the Bruins. Spring Sports 105

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Pressing into a handstand takes strength and balance, as Kelly Higgins demonstrates, the home crowds during his free-ex robtine. Wakefield 73.3 Garfield 78.3 Robinson 76.8 Mount Vernon 72.8 Woodson 78.0 Hayfield 84.8 Lake Braddock 33.4 Lake Braddock 39.4 Lake Braddock 50.4 Lake Braddock 40.5 Lake Braddock 43.8 Lake Braddock 47.2 Sitting: Mark Hackney, Brian Jones, Coach Clements, Kelly Higgins, Pat O’Donnell. Standing: Paul Brodeur, Ray Sullivan, Mike Jones, Mark Ben¬ nett, Steve Carey. On rings: Greg Ulsh. Spring Sports 107