Fort Hunt High School - Fortress Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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V- - - • ■ I OT snir ' ' A • 1 Left: Refurbished warehouses are often con¬ verted into prosperous night shops such as The Lobster Shed near the waterfront. Below Left: There are many antique shops beck¬ oning, yet this one seems to hold a particular at¬ traction. Be ou . Strolling down King Street, one of Alexan¬ dria’s busiest thoroughfares, is a gateway to paradise for the shopper who prefers the personal touch of a small, private shop. 27

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iiA3i5 ai (ilGiiE QKiUNiE Quaint Olde Towne Alexandria means alot of things to a lot of people. It is a city rich in culture and history that retains its own individuality and aura even though it is so close to Washington, D.C. Many people appreciate the small town atmosphere, the friendliness of it all. They look to Olde Towne as an escape from the hassles of the Georgetown scene and rave about the unique shopping experience in itself—per¬ fect for one who delights in small specialty shops and enjoys a leisurely walk while exploring them. On weekends, suburban¬ ites flock to Olde towne in droves as a refreshing alternative to the supposed suburbanite pleasure—the mall. Tourists delight in horse and buggy tours as well as in strolling down the old cobblestone streets and dining in the city’s fine restaurants. All of these features make Olde Towne a city with great presence. It typifies the atmosphere of colonial hospitality which characterizes the area in which we live. Olde Towne maintains an air of ease and grace which contributes greatly to the pleasant atmosphere of the area and pro¬ vides us with a place to unwind. Below Right: Various arrangements of fresh and dried flowers are displayed outside a popular King Street flower shop. Right: The outline of the City Hall spire stands tall as a reminder of the city’s heritage. ' (Jj si . ( m 26

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Rustler Steak House is one of many spots fre¬ quented by man y Feder als HCXJSE You bet we do! From McDonald’s to private parties, from the ordinary to the unique. Fort Hunt students can al¬ ways be found participating in the wild antics of an average American week¬ end. Of course, we are in a good lo¬ cation. Right down the road are the ex¬ citing sights of Olde Towne. In between the tourists are commonly seen your average couple STROLLING out of Mason’s. Strolling you say? Well . . . And then there’s Georgetown, where anyone sporting nice clothes and some form of indentification can enjoy “a night on the town.” Fort Hunt students usually visit Winston’s or Paul Mali’s, with the exception of those who prefer Deja Vu and Bojangles. Of course, all this mad partying takes money. Those of you that are low in that category . . . try a Toga Party!!