Jefferson High School - Jeffersonian Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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Moslem beauty reaches great heights on the ceiling of the Islamic Center in D.C. Whirled Cultures Sophomores poured out of buses on a rainy December 2, and set out for a spin around unsuspecting Washington. Out of consideration to the capital city, the 400 sophomores went to one of four sites as a part of the Humanities curriculum. At Dunbarton Oaks, students in- spected Byzantine artifacts from the fabulous collection. And those more interested in communication had the opportunity to tour the National Gallery of Art in the foreign language of their choice. Boys separated from girls sat cross- legged on thick carpeting at the Islamic Center. According to tradition, girls covered their heads with scarves. Other students went to the ornately decorated, gilded, Greek Orthodox church. Guides at the church explained the icons mounted on one wall ... and students learned about the religion with the lingering pungent odor of burning incense. Respecting Tradition. Joanne Tarkin dons a traditional Indian prayer shawl at the Islamic Center in keep- ing with the tradition that women cover their heads. Photo by Mitch Tara Trocki, Christie O’Flaherty and Sianne Ngai exhibit the new dress code at the Islamic center.

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The Wave of the Future Is... SSPE ROE EN EE LE TE a a SR EE Outstanding in Fields October arrived — and with it came falling leaves, chilly evenings, Hallo- ween, and the freshman field trip. On October 1, 400 enthusiastic students decked out in jeans, sneakers, and layers of sweaters (that were stuffed in backpacks by 10:00), boarded buses for the ride to Mason-Neck Wildlife Refuge, Drainsville or Hemlock Overlook. The bus rides were characterized by ice fights, exchange of the latest gossip and strains of ‘99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall’ (much to the dismay of the frazzled drivers). Nothing in nature can compare with Twinkies. Michael Andrew and Tommy Dolan take a break from observing the ecosystem. Photo by Larry Gaudreault Students arrived at their destinations all set for fun, and anticipating a day free of responsibilities, but instead, were faced with — work!?! But even with reams of data to col- lect, who can resist a few distractions? Certainly not 400 exuberant freshmen. Some water was splashed, some leaves were thrown, some lun- ches were stolen, and some stones skipped, but it was all good clean fun. Well, maybe not quite that clean! On your mark ... Stacy Ison starts her observation from a far away point ... Nervin Fanous gets into the action. Photo by Larry Gaudreault Secretarial skills are learned by Mike Andrews and Jeff Kruger in 4 A: a the depths of Mason Neck Wildlife | —— a 5 ‘S Refuge.

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The Wave of the Future Is. . . Swinging Along With Zip The day was December 8, at the Madeira School, and the ex- perience was Innerquest, an obstacle course which must be conquered both as a group and as an individual. Four groups of ten people completed such events as balancing on a suspended beam, traversing a small pond without getting wet, or permeating a spider-web of rope. As individuals, par- ticipants had to climb planks suspended between trees or ride a rope pulley across a ravine over a deadly drop. A lot was learned about each other, most of it surprising. Given the chance, any group would benefit from the Inner- quest experience. Mary Kreck and Julie Carlin check out equipment for a day in the woods. Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It’s back to school we go! Seniors Kevin Barney, Aaron Seniors Jason Yates and Rich Hilligras, Louis Doan, Carrie Girstantis, Helen Oh, and U Jin Her Alexander take a break from their return. activities. 22