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

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Culture Club •'antasy Hargett is enthusiastic about the plann- ed activities of the Korean Club. brainstorming ideas for the Afro-American Club ire members Princess Brent. Angela Sylvas. Liz Sogo. and Wanda Gregory. AFRO-AMERICAN: Sponsor: Mrs. Harrell. Pres.: Angela Sylvas. V-Prcs.: Wanda Gregory. Treas.: Princess Brent. Sec.: Elizabeth Pago. Rep.: Geoffrey Pinkney. Members: Nina Brent. Theresa Brent. Chris Coleman. Nikki Cotton. Elan Darlington. Dina Durham. Regina English, David Gilroy. Sonya Green. Keith Gregory. Lisa Gregory. Lillian Haskins. Adrie Hicks. April Hicks. Derrick Hill. Joe Hill. Kim Jackson. Mark McDowell. Gary Murphy. Kim Smith. Rodney Tyre. KOREAN CLUB: Sponsor: Mrs. Harper. Pres.: Steve Kim. V. Pres.: James Hargett. Treasurer: Jae Chung. Secretary: Pong-Sun Kim. Members: Fantasy Hargett. Shannon Paik, Sun Ah Oh. Jin Ah Oh. Mike Rhee, Shannon Lee. Seung Hyou Paik. Sun Young Paik. The primary purpose of both the Afro-American and the Korean Clubs was to reinforce pride in one’s heritage. The clubs sponsored fund-raising projects such as dances and bakesales; both participated in the Fall Festival. While helping non- English speaking students, the Korean Club at the same time preserved its language. Becoming better acquainted with other people in its organization at other schools was a goal of the Afro- American Club. Both clubs planned trips to museums and had guest speakers. The Afro-American Club planned to see the Harlem Dance Com- pany downtown, while the Korean Club had a trip to historic Williamsburg scheduled. Also featured by the Afro- American Club was a display in the showcase during Black History Month. A dance was organized by the Korean Club, and at a soul food dinner the Afro-American Club gave awards to graduating seniors. Both clubs con- tinued to help generate a warm feeling among a many-culture student body. Afro-American - Korean Club 353

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Foreign Affairs Among other national AFS members at CW Post University in New York. Valerie Dean awaits the trip to Germany. AFS Club President Betsy Manners tabulates the votes for places the club can have one of its short term exchanges. Karen Bagley and Anne Dyche are amused by one of the members’ comments during a discussion on the upcoming Christmas party. AFS: Sponsor: Mrs. Harrell. Pres.: Betsy Man- ners. V-Prcs.: Valeric Dean. Treas.: Becky Samuals. Sec.: Wendy Hirst. Pub.: Rena Kun- lavish. Members: Karen Bagley. Rachel Beuchler. Paola Browne. Kathleen Carley. Elaine Charron. Anne Dyche. Daisy Espinosa. Amy Evetts. Amy Fragnite. Kathleen Gately. Marni Hochman. Jani Homola. Trent Kubo. I ebbie LeSavage. Debbie Massey. Dawn Mayfield. Terry O’Brien. Andrea Olivos. Tracy O'Shell. Camille Quiros. Kim Riley. Suzanne Sheats. Marisa Snyder. Patti Strecker. Annette Watenpaugh. Helen Whitehorne. I 1 waS m0St exc l nK l me n I my life! exuberated Valerie Dean. She had the opportunity to be an exchange student to Germany during the summer, sponsored by the AFS club (short for American Field Service). Upon arriving in Germany, Valerie engaged in a three day crash course of the native language. While learning how the Germans live, she also took tours and and spoke with Parliament members. Continuing to fulfill its promise to make foreign students feel at home in the U.S., the AFS club had such projects as a workshop in Bethesda, guest speakers, and bake sales. The club also hosted a Christmas party at Lake Braddock, in- viting exchange students from other schools in the area. Also in store for the year was a student exchange program with another school in the country, where students would trade places for a few days. If students had any interest in other cultures or lifestyles, they were eligible to be members of the AFS club. 352 A.F.S.

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Fast Thinking! Throughout the year, the Foren- sic and Debate teams were at their best. The Forensic Team com- peted in the George Mason University Forensic Showcase, The National Forensic League, and numerous other tournaments. The team proceeded to take top honors in many competitions. The money raised throughout the year paid for many expenses such as judges’ fees, trips, and dues to leagues. The Debate Team competed in a wider range of tournaments. One such com- petition was the Race Round Universi- ty Tournament in New York, which consisted of the six best teams in the United States. The Team easily took first place in the competition making them the best in the nation and adding to the numerous trophies and awards won over the years. Both clubs offered students a chance to show their debating skills in exclusive tour- naments. During the course of the year the Debate and Forensic teams pro- ceeded to take top honors in many ranges of tournaments and competi- tions proving that they had what it takes to be the best. DEBATE: Sponsor: Mrs. Drinnon. Members: Jeff Anderson. Michelle Anderson. Jessica Berman.j Guy Borda. Mark Brazeal. Mark Bunster. Melissa Burroughs. Lisa Comstock. Aarom Crippen.J Paula Culvyhouse. Tom Dames. Richard Elder. Wyn Elder. David Gilroy. Mike Green. Blakel Guy. Colleen Hogan. Lisa Hunter. Harry Kelly. Jim Kowalski. Kyung Lee. Jeff Long. Stacy Luke. Shaun Martin. Mickey Martinez. Mark McDowell. Tony McDowell. Joe Petit. James Piotrowski, Kim Riley, Michael Rosenberg. Michael Stowe. Mike Thompson. Stanley Toney. Moira Welsh. Mike Wise. FOREN'SICS:Sponsor: Mrs. Powell. Members: Ellen Ccdarblade. Erin Corning. Michelle Four- nier. Celeste Herbert. Wendy Hirst. Casey Jones. Leigh Ann Larance. Mark McDowell. Katie Staf- ford. Kristie Visscher. Debate Team members Mike Rosenburg and Forensic Team member Katie Stafford pro Mike Thompson consult sponsor Mrs. Drinnon on displays a hard earned first place award in a technical matter. George Mason Forensic Showcase. 354 Forensics, Debate