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

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Sophomore quarterback Julie Newson runs left for the quarterback sneak . November 10 marked a new addi- tion to the annual Powderpuff Football scene. That night, the in- termediates played each other for the first time ever. The Class of ’86 scored a touchdown and kicked the extra point. Within the next few minutes, the Class of ’85 scored and ran the conversion. The Class of '86 came back and scored before the halftime clock ran out, but missed the extra point. The Class of '85 tied the score 14-14, where it stayed that way until the conclusion of the game. The freshman-sophomore game was a contrast to the preceding in- termediate game. The battle ended in a 0-0 tie, it being called a very defensive game. Class of ’83’s safety, Tammy Palmer, had three interceptions on the night. The junior-senior game turned out to be an excellent one for the juniors. On their second posses- sion of the game, quarterback Rhonda Florence threw a 15 yard pass to flanker Paige George who scored in the end zone. The extra point was blocked by the senior defense. The score stayed 6-0 throughout the rest of the game, as the Class of '82 joyfully triumphed over the Class of '81. The eighth grade cheerleaders valiantly construct a pyramid to cheer their team on. Freshmen powderpuffers” line up in offensive formation against the sophomore defense. Student Life 41

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Grudge Matches The sophomore offense prepares to execute a running play. The seventh grade defense waits for the eighth grade offense to line up so they can get In the blitz formation. Intermediate game. Mary Beth Stupke and Martle Bevan help teammate Kristie The Intermediate drill team performs during halftime of the seventh-eighth McGovern make the reception. grade game. 40 Active Duty

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Let My People Go As the United States and Iran sought an agreement for the release of the 52 Americans, the hostage situation dragged on. Conditions for the freeing of the hostages were to pledge noninterference in Iranian affairs, to unfreeze $13 billion in Iranian assets, to cancel all United States claims against Iran, and to return the late Shah’s wealth to Tehran. Although it was believed the Ira- nians would try to influence the United States’ election, the hostages spent their one year an- niversary in Iran on election day. Iran's war with Iraq, it was thought, should have speeded up the return of the hostages; however, all 52 Americans were still held captive as the new year began. Videotaped messages were sent to the hostages' families in late December. Italy Shakes Its Bootie Italy's worst earthquake in 65 years occurred on November 23. leaving more than 3.000 dead. 2.000 missing, 8.000 injured, and 3,100 homeless. The quake struck some major cities but was concen- trated mainly in the rural villages on the ankle of the Italian boot. Rescue operations began slowly because Italy was unprepared for a disaster of this magnitude. There were no plans and few resources for the rescue teams in the moun- tain hamlets. Soldiers, firemen, medical supplies, and heavy equip- ment had to be brought from military bases hundreds of miles north. International help came swiftly. Large quantities of food, clothing, and medical supplies were brought; however, delivery to isolated villages was slow. Many deaths could have been prevented if rescue operations had gotten to the hard-to-reach areas sooner. Gun Control Dr. Michael Halberstam, a noted cardiologist and author, died in Sibley Memorial Hospital on December 5 after being shot five times by an intruder in his home in Washington. Halberstam im- mediately went to his car and began driving to the hospital. En route, he saw the burglar and struck him with the car, then resuming his course, hit a tree. A driver took him to the hospital, where he died shortly after arrival. Ironically, Dr. Halberstam was an advocate of gun control and had recently declared in a speech that he did not want to be the next vic- tim of a shooting. He showed great strength in his last moments in try- ing to apprehend Bernard C. Welch, the burglar. Welch was overtaken by police shortly after the incident. Police discovered that he was a profes- John’s Gone Former Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed on December 8 in the lobby of the Dakota, his apart- ment building in New York. His assailant, Mark David Chapman, called Lennon's name and shot him four times, then stood calmly until police came and arrested him. The police rushed Lennon to the hospital where he died minutes later. The impact of Lennon's death was overwhelming. Fans were in shock to hear that their idol, who had changed music forever with the Beatles sound, was dead. Hun- dreds of mourners gathered out- side the Dakota the day after he died. Thousands gathered for vigils to pray for his soul. Radio stations played his music all day and had moments of silence in his honor. John was more than an idol —he was a trendsetter, a peacemaker, and a person whom teenagers respected. Although he died, his legend and his ac- complishments live forever. Advocate Shot sional thief with an extensive record, who had eluded the law in at least seven states in the previous six years. He had escaped from jail six years earlier and was linked to many robberies in the Northern Virginia area where he had resided for five years. He stole the finest silver, expensive jewelry, furs, and genuine antiques from wealthy people's homes. His home was a spacious ranch in an expensive area, and his neighbors thought he was an investor. Police found Welch's vast amount of loot in the basement of his home. People whose homes had been robbed stood in long lines waiting to identify their belong- ings. Tight security was used in allowing the people to see the goods, and it was months before the evidence was returned to the owners. 42 Active Duty