Yorktown High School - Grenadier Yearbook (Arlington, VA)

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16 Georgetown: Day

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Fads — some of the most popular ones this year at Yorktown. What’s in a name? McDonald's french fries. Soc- cer. The Rolling Stones. There are some trends that seem to stay around forever. No matter what, it seems, some things will always be popular. Like pizza. And junk food. But every year there are new fads, too. This year there was Pac- man, Donkey Kong, and dozens of other video games that swal- lowed quarters as fast as we could drop them in. And there were shoe laces covered with lit- tle designs, just like a number of pencils. Exercising was a super fad, with two books and an album by Jane Fonda. And, of course, there were the Go-Go's. And E.T. And every year some trends change, for the better or for the worse. Springsteen fans were generally disappointed with his fall release, “Nebraska . Other albums were more popular, such as releases by Rush, Fleet- wood Mac, Linda Rondstat, Joe Jackson, and Pat Benetar whose Get Nervous was very suc- cessful. Fast food freaks enjoyed the switch from Gino's to Roy Rogers for another year of lun- ches out. Some new trends may prove to be long lasting, but most, however, will be forgotten by next year. One thing to be sure of, though, is next year will bring a whole new group of trends to fill these pages.

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 Washington by night is unforgettable. This Town Is Our Town Hop in the car with a couple Of friends, put a few dollars worth in the tank and cruise a quick five miles: on to the G.W. Parkway, over Key Bridge and into Georgetown. Friday night, after the game, or a sunny Saturday afternoon — any- time is a good time to make a Georgetown run. Day or night a trip downtown always promises to be an adventure. In the afternoon, a walk on the rutted towpath beside the canal is a lazy way to spend some time. You might even catch a free concert at the Foundry. If walking is not your thing maybe you would rather sample the variety of excellent culinary treats found in Georgetown. Try the Mar- ket-House for anything from Chinese Food to a slice of pizza or stop bjf Swenson's for a scoop of your favorite flavor. For lunch or dinner with a little more class there is always Clyde's or the American Cafe. Got some extra cash? Pick up your favorite album at Penguin Feather, or punk out at Commander Salamanders, or stop by a shop in Georgetown Park. There's a million things to do when the sun's high in the sky. Georgetown is a great place to spend an afternoon. When night sets in and the street lights take over, the sidewalks and crosswalks are still filled with peo- ple; Georgetown remains alive after the sun goes down. Nothing specific in mind tonight? Catch a popular flick at the Cerebrus 3 or try a foreign film at the Biograph. For those who like to get down to the latest sounds, dancing is excellent at the Library or Winstons each with a unique atmo- sphere. Georgetown is famous for its variety of concerts. Catch the Romantics at the Bayou, see the Slickies at 930 ... the posibilities are endless. If you just want to fool around, that's fine too. Have a deep dish pizza at Uno or drop a few quar- ters in the video games at Station Break. Just have fun; that's all that matters. Oh, and don't forget to be home by 1:00. Downtown: Night 17