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

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Many couples, such as Carrie Vansickel and Jack Cavender. spend time relaxing and talking during the emotional evening. On the dance floor. T.J. Ferrantino and his date. Cindy Juliano become oblivious to their surroun- dings. At the door of the Blue Room in the Shoreham Hotel. Sheri Winters and William Murrell wait for Mrs. Spage to find their programs. 290 Student Life For all graduates attending the Prom, cakes are on display to convey gratulations.

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V‘VJ David Caldwell and Brian McCormick try to keep up on a busy day at Burke's Texaco gas station. g his skills as a mechanic. Gage Harper works on reassembling filter at his part-time job. Before going home students gather on Lake Brad- dock Drive to discuss after school plans. During an after school jam session at Geoff Broadwell's house, band members pull their talents together to create a new sound. After School Activities 289

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Celebrated Congratulated a somber mood and brought tears to many eyes, but the jovial nature of the soon-to-be-graduates could not be stifl- ed as a handful of seniors pulled their final senior prank. During the speeches a cloud of bubbles began to float up from amidst the rows of seniors. The seriousness of the occasion could not overshadow the agitation felt by the students. The excitement of the even- ing can be summed up by one graduate who said, I'm ready for life after high school!” As a final senior prank. Carolyn Schock blows bubbles during the graduation ceremonies. As a whole.the class enthusiastically cheers about their achievement. Ingrid Freidt waves her diploma, while other graduates clap and yell. As their senior year came to a close, the class of '83 par- ticipated in the Senior Prom and Graduation, two of the most important events of their four years in high school. The Prom was held on May 26th in the Blue Room at the Shoreham Hotel in D.C. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the band Fan- cy Colours: Mrs. Susan Spage, class sponsor, commented that on prom night the seniors had an overwhelm- ing feeling of togetherness and unity. On June 2nd the graduation ceremonies brought the Class of '83 together one last time as high school students. The speeches given by valedictorian, Leilani Tamura, and salutatorian, Matt Mosler, established e watching fellow classmates receive their diplomas. Tim Marshall After the ceremony. Bill Gavan. Jim Osborn. John Slupe. Jack Cavender. Craig Kvpa Is and waits his turn. Warren Meredith and Mike Santavicca celebrate their achievement. 1983 Prom and Graduation 291