George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Yes, it's that time of the year again. It’s time for gowns, suits, corsages, and frayed nerves. We have voted for our Homecoming court and attendants. We've conferred with friends about who might ask whom to the dance. It’s a time of the year that’s full of tradition, and everybody is an- ticipating the events surrounding Homecoming. The excitement started a few weeks ago when the “gentlemen” were searching for their dates and then trying to find the right moment to ask the girls. That's the hard part, finding the right time to ask the girl. The guy doesn't want to feel like a fool and ask too early, but he doesn’t want to wait until it's too late either. When he finally decides who and when, he has to decide how to word this invitation. Next comes the dreaded part - what if she says no?! Who to ask then? Is it too late to ask? These are things one must endure before Homecoming. Next, where should he take her to eat? Can his wallet sustain her tastes? These are all no-nonsense frustrations that pass through his mind The toughest part to survive has to be parents and their picture taking. They all take three rolls of pictures, then don't develop any of them. First they want a picture of the driver and his date, then a picture of the other couple, followed by a picture of the two gentlemen. Then they in- sist on one shot of the whole group. Next there has to be one of the two girls ... This could go on all evening At the dance, the guy feels all embarrassed by his friends, and only wants to dance to the slow songs. After this, he wants to go to a party and hopes that his date ap- proves. Hopefully he has the chance to take her out for a brief breakfast and a slow ride home After a long good-bye, the evening we have so long plan- ned for and anticipated comes to an end. There is nothing to look forward to now but a good day’s rest, and a swell headache. But do not fear, Prom is near. — Sean Casey a time of tradition ‘ .. and nerves