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

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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.

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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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But before the parade passed by and the blare of the bugle faded in- to the melancholy tune of Taps , there were memories to be made, knowledge to be gained, relation- ships to be formed and ex- periences to be encountered. Seniors would always remember the unforgettable Honorable Discharge-Graduation. Juniors would not forget the Active Duty of preparing for their last year of high school. Sophomores would remember planning strategies in their SS IV headquarters, while Freshmen realized the new oppor- tunities and responsibilities of be- ing in high school. Eighth graders found time for a little R R as they had adjusted to Lake Braddock, and seventh graders made their presence known in the Roll Call of 4058. Though the droning of the buzzer, the mechanical elegy of the passing year, was short-lived, dying in but five seconds, the memories of the friendships and experiences of 1981 would live forever! Members of the Marching Band perform during the Homecoming halftime show.