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

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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

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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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The Grand Finale! Time marched along as the year passed by with flying colors, much like a military parade. The pomp and pageantry of a spirited infantry division kept in step by over two hundred VIP’S remained at a feverish pitch as we were proud to be together, to be Bruins! This pride manifested itself in early February with the institution of Bruin Spirit Week. An echo of 4058 Bruins marching side by side with tactical precision was heard as we progressed through winter and in- to spring. Those who marched to the beat of a different drummer were not chastised or forced to face the music, but rather ac- cepted for their individuality. Spring brought with it draft registration for 18 year old male Seniors and course registration for the following year for underclassmen. An increased practice of going AWOL resulted from the incurable diseases of Senior Slump and Spring Fever which reached epidemic propor- tions with the advancing days. Ris- ing temperatures and extended periods of daylight served as symptoms for the passing year plagued with brevity. Executing a human pyramid, the Varsity cheerleaders work to support our Girl's Basketball teams. At the closing of his first period class. Mike 366 Taps Howdy partner! Senior Jeannie Steele creates the Urban Cowboy i for an art display in the gallery.