West Springfield High School - Olympian Yearbook (Springfield, VA)

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THE PLAN OF ATTACK . . . Siudcnis in charge o( organizations had to organize their group ' s activities. Tri-Hi-Y officers meet to decide on their club ' s schedule. FAMOUS LAST WORDS . . . Performing in the starrmg role in the play called for a natural leader. Harold Stusnick, in his role as Sherry, reads his Christmas speech over the radio. — Wan Choi THE OMNISCIENT ONE . . . Knowing what was going on was necessary to be a capable figurehead. Senior Eileen Warren fields questions from members at a meeting. WORKING FOR A LIVING . . . Holding down a job required self-discipline and maturity, as well as many other leadership qualities. A working Spartan arranges the merchandise while working at Penguin Feathc — Jeff Fulcet It ' s important for the leaders of the school to set a positive trend and get as many people involved as possible. senior Corrine Rypka Student Life - o Leadership 3

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LEADING THE WAY . . . Being president of a school organization required maturi- ty and responsibility ' . Senior John Keck, head of the International Club, leads a group meeting. FIRST CLASS STUDENTS ... In addition to above average grades, good leadership was necessar)- in order to qualify for the NHS. A member explains the goals of the society at tht- mduttion ttremonv. Quality leadership heightening school spirit by organizing, involving, and promoting Leadership: a quality that was necessary ' for success. Yet very few people ever mastered the techniques of managing others. Schools did not teach this important trait in class, but student leaders were easily found at WSHS. With the various clubs and student organizations throughout the school, language clubs, Thespians— all WSHS organizations needed someone to call the meetings, plan activities, and represent the group to the administration, as well as many other tasks. It took a special kind of person to take on all of this responsibility. Student government, headed by Julie Bruce and D.A. Sims as the presidents of SGA and the senior class, respectively, was probably the most well known of the school organizations. Julie ' s job included increasing school spirit, voicing the student body ' s ideas and opinions to the administration, and leading the organization or such events as Homecoming. She was also the student ' s representative for the PTSA. Some students had the dedication to lead more than one club or organiza- tion. Senior Steve Rossi was president of National Honor Society, the WSHS orchestra, and was caj rain of the debate team. Playing such a large role in so many groups was very ti Te-consuming, but it had its rewards, too. Besides the personal sl isfaaion that a leader gained, there were many other benefits. Colleges often made acceptance decisions based upon extracur ricular activities, and having club president on one ' s transcript was a grea i plus. Seniors did not corner the market on leadership, however. Besides the of ficers of the underclasses, niany clubs were headed by juniors, sophomore! and freshmen. By gaining this experience early, these students worked t become better leaders as they grew older. Mr. George Stepp and the administration often relied on these studen representatives for the teenager ' s point of view. Over the summer, th Principal ' s Student Advisory Board, PSAB, went to a three-day leadershi] conference at Virginia Beach. They discussed problems at the school, idea for improvement, and the theme for Homecoming. WSHS seemed to have at least a few students who excelled at almost an ' thing one could think of. Leadership was no exception. Spartans were so in volved and organized with so many different activities; it was obvious tha the high caliber of leaders puUed it all together. Students who were capable o leading these organizations so well were privileged to have such a specis talent. — Tnjy Schfiei(l( I Student Life Zm Z Leadership It s hard work being in charge of a lot of people, but the knowledge you gain from it replaceable. junior Michelle Salkeld

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STARTING WITH GREAT EXPECTATIONS . . . Both contemporary and classic [iterature selections were read and analyzed in English classes. Senior David Koss reads his assignments in preparation for class. NO END IN SIGHT . . . Homework was the major factor in many classes that often determined the final quarter grade. As he finishes his homework, junior Mike O ' Day earns another grade. dying was sleepless. It was the reason there were so many zombies walking around. sophomore Nicole Whitehead Student Life Scholarship