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

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Striving for a sense of oneness, students and faculty alike worked together to form a more unified student body. New traditions were established and spirit filled the halls from subschools one to six. The new Pep Club offered a chance for students to give their full support to our athletic teams by being part of an uproarious cheering section. To create a bet- ter means of communications, the SGA delivered announcements personally to each fourth period class twice a week. On March 19, classes were taken over by Seniors in the new Teacher Take Over Day. Not only was the school buzzing with excitement, but as a nation the year was full of major events. The killings of former Beatle John Lennon, and prominent heart surgeon Michael Halberstam caus- ed much alarm, great grief, and a public demand for stricter gun con- trol. November brought the elec- tion of our 40th President, Republican Ronald Reagan. In the congressional races the Republicans became the majority party in the House of Represen- tatives.The new decade also brought the end of a fourteen month crisis. Following the ups and downs of the story caused much anxiety as we anticipated the release of our fifty-three fellow Americans held hostage in Iran. After the long negotiations by the outgoing Carter administration, the hostages were released from Iran on January 20th. Patriotism was at its high as the United States celebrated their return. Symbolic yellow ribbons could be seen on trees and car antennaes, and American flags were waved as the former hostages were greeted with parades and motorcades. Na- tionalism brought the American people a sense of unity that would be remembered for years to come. Sophomores unite as a class to cheer the Bruins on at the Homecom- ing Pep rally. Membors of the Pep Club, Brian Champigny and Pat Broos cheer on the Bruin Growlers David Rivers gives a solo during a Swing Singers performance at the Fall Festival. 364 Taps

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Working on his upcoming art project is eighth grader Brett Hagen. Showing her individuality, Elisa Levitz gets some advice from her aquatic friend. Kermit the Frog. Checking their briefs, Mike Liessand Jon Massey prepare for the Wake Forest national debate tournament. Not only did we achieve a sense of unity as a school, but we also made many accomplishments as individuals. The Debate team of Jon Massey and Mike Liess earned national rank and was responsible for over half of the school trophies in our showcases. Also represen- ting Lake Braddock was our winn- ing It’s Academic team as it ad- vanced to the octo-finals. Speak- ing out was effective for the newly- formed club SCREAM as well. They were responsible for many of the changes in the school policies and course selections. SAC representatives strove to reverse Superintendent Linton Deck’s decision to reinforce the policy concerning student funding of movies and field trips. Athletically we were challenged by the addi- tion of Oakton and Woodson to our district; however, the Bruins con- tinued to excel and achieve as in- dividuals and as teams. The music department proved to earn high standings as well. Travelling around the eastern states, they won numerous festivals and earn- ed individual positions at the regional and state levels. The ac- complishments of a few select in- dividuals contributed to the diver- sity of the student body, making-us proud to be Bruins. Closing 363

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After their spectacular victory over the Robinson Rams, the Bruin squad shows they are proud to be together. Former hostages wave to the cheering crowds as they are greeted by fellow Americans during their motorcade to the White House. A members jjriarT nelly during'Jhair fourth