Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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UNITED W 7 E STAND Just as a bell of liberty rang, our own bell rang out a spirit of ’76. Backing each other, working things out; we have united together to stand as one complete school. Such as it was with a nation united 200 years ago a special meaning o history in repeat of itself. Like our American Revolution, we won our battle and proclaimed our independence as a total school. 1976’s specialness was subtly heard at LB. Students didn’t appreciate the commercialism of red, white, and blue stuffed down their throats, but recognized the once in a lifetime occurrence of a special birthday. In the back of our minds our historical struggles and accomplishments lurked about, and looking within ourselves we found the appreciation of liberty and freedom. So, if a loud spectacle was what one was looking for, one wouldn’t have found it. 1975-76 was a nice quiet celebration of our nation’s 200th birthday — the kind where thoughts said more than words or actions. Although LB is equipped with the most modern typing and copying machines, Mark Riordan found this printing machine resembling those of days passed. Dressed much like the fife player of the “Spirit of ’76” painting, Bethann Jakoboski participates in the lighter moments with the Junior Class cast of Follies” night.

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Practicing the trumpet, Dwain Jones prepares for one of the Bruin forms of celebration, the football halftime show. At the Fall Follies, Gloria Shepherd carries the Torch of Liberty, symbol of freedom and justice. Although bicentennial thoughts are quiet ones, when all the cheerleaders ask for a little display of spirit during a pep rally, the crowd rises to the occasion. 4 Opening

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After lunch there’s nothing like enjoying the warmth and sunshine that occasionally breaks through on a fall day, while sharing one of the simple pleas¬ ures of life, as Belynda DeDios and Terri Bassett will tell you. 7 e got our number, IT ' S -I! Lake Braddoek’s senior class had the distinction of being both the first graduating class and the Bicentennial class. Although spirits were high, to the onlooker, the celebrating was relatively quiet. The class of ’76, which had been growing for three years, finally developed a strong sense of unity. Seniors sat together and hollered at games, sponsored car washes, a Bike-A-Thon, and bake sales to earn money for the final get together — the Prom and graduation. Senior talk encompassed almost any subject, but as time passed, the Class of ’76 became increasingly conscious of a world outside the “walls” of LB. Chatter was heard constantly over college applications, jobs, and college entrance examinations. Verder, insipid, and other uncomprehensible words seen on SATs would never be forgotten. For each senior, this final year was a time to look at the seventh grader who just came close to knocking you down, and reminisce about the carefree days. It was a time to look ahead towards college, or a career, and hope for the best. Most important, it was a time to realize that we were number one; the silent spirit of ’76. One of the people in charge of the bonfire, Jim Lebiedz adds another donation to the pile. Enough wood was brought to kindle the flame for 1 hour. 6 Opening