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

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After mailing the current issue of The Bear Facts, journalism students Michelle Dumas and Gary Powers begin laying out the next issue. Drama classes give Gretchen Rinehart. Liz Stauffer. Denise DiRisio, Elizabeth Pago. Bibi Faudale. and Shasa Stowell a chance to use their creativity as well as develop close friendships. Considering the size of Lake Braddock. many people wonder how students communicate. Adriane Johnson and Steve Sloss prove that the main hall gives students an opportunity to see friends even if they have no classes together. Finding a quiet place to rest, Lisa Mulholland pauses to relax before class. 380 End of Year

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As Mrs. Frie lectures her third period class. Art Grace. Hyun Choc. Nikki Cotton, and Tim Tisler are distracted by the photographer. In the drama department office, Sharcen Gustaf- son uses her class time to arrange costumes for an up-coming play. 1984 On August 29. 1983, the main hall of Lake Braddock, that stretched one-fifth of a mile, was packed with 4,349 students all beginning a year of changes, modifica- tions, disappointments and surprises. High temperatures lasted well into September and even closed school two hours early on one occasion. Although the summer weather lasted into the school year, students began forming routines and looking forward to June 1984. Banning drug and alcohol in- signias on T-shirts and in lockers rais- ed controversy among students. Enter- ing the second year of a “no tobacco” policy and eight minutes between classes, students saw a continued separation of high school and in- termediate students occur without any problems. Gentlehands, a book re- quired for seventh grade reading, caus- ed controversy with some parents and the on-going disagreement over whether books should be banned con- tinued involving students and teachers. The vitality and spirit of the students began early in the year and carried through all the traditional Homecoming events, despite the agonizing loss to Fort Hunt in the Hom- coming Game. With an ever increasing variety of classes to choose from, students earned credits toward their diplomas. The Gifted and Talented (GT) program (started in September 1983) offered a challenge to those students who wanted to carry their studies even further. The advanced diploma to be given in 1985, found many juniors scrambling to meet all necessary credits and compelled underclassmen to plan carefully for whatever options they intended to use. Because of the concern for academic classes, The Sw- ing Singers created a zero” period every morning from 7:20 to 8:10 in order to keep all credits. With the vocational and career training classes thriving, Lake Braddock continued to offer specific classes such as auto- mechanics and cosmetology to those students who knew their future careers. Success was the Helping to cheer on the class of '85. Dave Duhad- way. Erin Corning and Cathleen Deronja watch as the SG A sets up for the tug-of-war. wailing for their class-night event. After school Becky Edwards. Amy Evetts, Shelly Fleming, Amy Fragnito. and Clythie darken gather in front of a locker to discuss the day's im- portant events and to begin the night's homework. Closing 379

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 On their way home. Scott Foust and Dallas Henderson stop to chat with Candy and Cari DiRisio as they decorate their locker. Carpeting that covers the interior of each of the six subschools and various places throughout the school gives Lake Braddock a more casual at- mosphere as well as a cushion for Jill Lestico as she talks to Scott Stevens. Using his class time wisely. Adam Perna looks over the script for The Devil of the Second Stairs. Pausing at his locker before sixth period. John Martel explains that only the hat and boots of a Dallas Cowboy remain after being beaten by the Washington Redskins. Preferring the floor to the bleachers. Joey Phillips. Pete Stewart. Greg Smith. Ken Brandon and Vincent Moseley watch the clothes relay dur- ing Class Nile. BIG YEAR only word the Marching Band heard as they continued to add innumerable awards to its cause, including a Quad-A Championship. The band and color guard were not the only school organizations to be successful in 1983-84. Capturing a second place award at a regional cheerleading com- petition, the fall Varsity Cheerleaders qualified for a national competition in Dallas, Texas, but they were unable to attend due to a lack of funds. A District title was captured by the Varsity Field Hockey team. Keeping with their outstanding record, the Debate team added award after award to their credit. Anything Goes was performed by the Drama Department and at- tracted parents and students alike for two hours of entertainment. Old man winter brought in record breaking cold temperatures throughout the nation as well as noticeable changes for Lake Braddock. The Boys’ Varsity Basket- ball Team worked hard, and it paid off with an outstanding record and the respect they deserved. On January 22, 1984, the Washington Redskins found themselves in Tampa, Florida, gearing up for Superbowl XVIII against the Los Angeles Raiders. Suffering an agonizing defeat, the Redskins return- ed home to fans who were determined to show their support through thick and thin. Revised for the first day of the third quarter, substance abuse and attendance regulations were made stricter. One of the biggest changes was the decrease of five unexcused absenses to three for automatic failure of the quarter. Dr. Bob Davis, Subschool V principal, retired and was replaced by Mrs. Betsy Smith. Mrs. Alice Brown, swithchboard operator of nine years also retired. Many students noticed that they were suddenly sur- rounded by walls, making Lake Brad- dock even more closed.’ National events such as terrorist bombings, the invasion of Grenada, and continued tur- moil in Lebanon left people hoping for peace in the future. Not just the size of the school, but also the content, the feelings, the successes, the hopes, and the people of Lake Braddock were a BIG DEAL in 1984. Closing 381