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

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Receiving just what she always wanted, Theresa Csicseri shows her enthusiasm. This is our photographers version of the traditional Santa. With thoughts of the coming activities, Karl Nestler makes plans. Great Escape 27

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Spending another tedious day of Christmas shopping Bliss Simmons, Jennifer Caffery, and Amy Olds find Garfield tempting. The Great Escape The last few days before the winter break started were chaotic. Everywhere people were giving out Christmas cards with candy canes, decorating lockers, wearing green and red, and tying bells on their shoes. These signs reflected the seasonal spirits of all. After the last class was over, students gave a sigh of relief and were ready for a change of scenery. Thoughts of school were left behind, and new activities filled the air. The Great Escape had begun. The winter break was shorter than usual this year, but the weather was warm, and the spirits were high. Most of us spent time cat¬ ching up on our sleep. The girls caught up on their soaps and the guys put on their shorts and kicked the football around with friends. Many students visited relatives or searched (usually in vain) for a good place to ski. Federals welcomed 1983 with numerous New Year’s Eve parties, and all wished winter break would never end. Making extra money for Christmas, Tammy Myers makes the most of her job at the Christmas attic. Christmas without a tree . ..? 26 Student Life

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Beam me up, Mr. Spock, Joe Bambery seems to be saying as he lifeguards at Mt. Vernon Pool. We’re bakin’ in the Shmeez” Why should a high school student get a job. ' The answers are as numerous and diverse as the Fort Hunt students who have them. Of course, employment offers a source of income, and this is probably the first reason teens look for jobs. The rising costs of a college education, a car and just common everyday necessities constitute the areas where Feds are putting their hard earned salaries. Also, obtaining a job gives an individual a sense of respon¬ sibility, self esteem and pride. A person who maintains a job is really gathering terrific and invaluable experience for the future. Explains Rita Puccia, who has worked at the Variety Store, Having a job and earning a salary is really a nice feeling. I like being able to have money of my own and not having to beg from my parents. Whatever their personal reasons are for choosing to go to work, teenagers everywhere are getting involved and Fort Hunt High School students are no exception. Please, does anyone have a kleenex: ' ” implores Chucky Cheese (alias John Hammond) as he plays a video game. All right, which one of you mashed the pizza into the Pac-Man game. ' ' demands Chucky Cheese ' s Lisa Revere as she takes orders for a children ' s party. 28 Student Life