Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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t Opening Up Foreign languages played major roles in the lives of many students. As the world changes, a second language becomes necessary. Students found the study of foreign languages to be essen¬ tial. “In the career I plan to pursue, a second language is a must,” stated four year French student Tina McElroy. Many students realized that in order to be accepted into a good college or to get Before we begin ... Ms. Callahan patiently goes over the lesson plan of the day. Her experience in teaching proved to be a great asset to the students. This was Ms. Callahan’s first year teaching at Woodbridge. New Worlds the job they wanted, the study of a foreign language was necessary. Most colleges required at least three years of one foreign language or two years of two different languages. As a result, many students supported the foreign language department. Though some students found that they enjoyed studying foreign languages, they found learning about different cultures to be most interesting. Fourth year French student and second year Latin student Dwayne Wilder explained, “I enjoyed learning about the world around me. It was fun.” Foreign languages opened up a new world to many students. Taking a walk ... Senior Andy Mueck walks in the foreign language pod between classes. This was Andy ' s fourth year of German. Having experience in the German language came in handy on a trip Andy made to Germany last year. Notes are such fun ... Senior Mike Koon and junior Dwayne Wilder hastily take notes in Latin class. This was both Mike and Dwayne’s second year in Latin. Latin proved to be a great asset on SAT’s. 28 Academics

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Wait! I don’t quite get that ... Chris Anderson, Chris Mosier, Sean McMenamin, Louis Becka, and Billy James quizzically concentrate on Mr. Hector Latalladi’s physics lecture. Physics can be very confusing at times. Pick any card except this one! Mr. Greg Shifflett explains to Michelle Williams the laws of probability with a deck of cards. Probability and statistics play a vital role in sciences, especially the life sciences. It better work right this time ... Lori Eagle com¬ pares two test tubes of some strange solution. Chemistry courses provided much time in the laboratory for the application of ideas learned in class. I l I Science 27

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The answer to that problem is ... Senior Mike Baker helps Aaron Thompson with his class assignment. Success in a foreign language required hard work and intense studying. Two years of a foreign language proved to be an asset in college admissions. I hope the bell rings soon! Junior Ron Stoss patiently waits for the next assignment to be given. It took many hours of practice and concentration to master the pronunciation of a foreign language. That sounds good ... Sophomore Mike Walker listens intently for food unit instructions on a food unit project. Many foreign language classes had food units to educate the students on foreign cuisine. They were often the most exciting projects for students. I’ll never be ready for this quiz ... Freshman Bill Ray reviews for a Spanish quiz during class. Spanish I was a popular choice of foreign languages for freshman. Many freshmen continued to take foreign language throughout their high school career. Foreign Language 29