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

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BIG DEAL At 8:15 A.M. on August 29. enrollment at Lake Braddock was at an all time high of 4.349- 400 students greater than the building was intended to hold. The brick, air- conditioned. semi-carpeted, twostorv structure used to house the vast number of students contained 533.660 square feet, a main hall that stretched across one-fifth of a mile, seemingly countless classrooms, a gym with a seating capacity of 3.000. a theater with 688 seats, and a cafeteria with eight food lines and a capacity of 800 seats. Built on 60.5 acres of Fairfax County land, the edifice was surround- ed by a 6,000 seat football stadium, a track, numerous practice fields, baseball and softball diamonds, eight tennis courts, a driver education range, and a 500 car parking lot. Not only the physical aspects of Lake Braddock were on a large scale, but also the extra-curricular activities seemed boundless. These included one of the largest sports departments in the state, and clubs and organizations to suit the varying interests of students. Lake Braddock maintained a theme of excellence in education by employing 289 teachers. 12 administrators, and of- fering a wide spectrum of classes. Vocational courses, business classes, computer science, music, drama, art. journalism, and the traditional academic courses were all offered. New course additions in ’84 included the im- plementation of the Gifted ajid Talented (GT) program for those wan- ting more intellectually challenging classes. Changes for the 1983-84 year were not limited to course selection. The absence of homeroom, the ban on alcohol insignias on t-shirts and in lockers, a reinforced effort to stop drug, alcohol, and tobacco use during school, a cement bear built before graduation in 1983 were all noticeable changes. All facts considered. Lake Braddock was definitely a BIG DEAL. Despite the monumental size of the school, it was extremely organized and well run. Students and faculty worked together and continued to rise above barriers in efforts to improve educa- tion and the environment in which students learned, thus helping to make a BIG DEAL out of Lake Braddock. 4 Opening

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clude: softball, wrestling, Boys and Girls Track and Field, and Cross Coun- try. With such a large athletic depart- ment, many students had the oppor- tunity to participate in a wide variety of sports. Student Life 272-325 As school began and summer ended. Lake Braddock was big- ger and better than ever. Although Student Life went through numerous changes over the years; such as fads, fashions, music, hobbies, hangouts, and hairstyles, some things remained ever present like holding jobs and sharing good times with friends. Furthermore, throughout the year, students along with teachers par- ticipated in extra-curricular activities. Also, living in such a large area gave students the opportunity to meet new people, discover interesting places, and take in local sights. In addition, having such a large school, students -showed their enthusiasm and spirit by par- ticipating in activities such as class night. Fall Follies, dances, and football games. Organizations 326 363 After sev6n long hours of tests and tedious assignments, most students needed a break. Ser- vice. educational and social clubs prov- ed to be a refreshing diversion. A wide variety of clubs insured that all students were able to find at least one organization that catered to their in- terests. Honor societies helped members to recognize and develop their talents, while clubs, such as Tri- Hi-Y and Safety Council, provided much needed services to the school and community. In addition, the Pep club and Marching Band continued to boost school spirit at athletic events. For in- terests not yet represented, new clubs, such as the Satirists, were formed and even further expanded the large selec- tion of organizations. As a result of the hard work and dedication of each club member, this year was made a big deal!! Patrons Index 364-378 Closing 379-384 Tabic of Contents 3

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Enjoying the privilege of eating on the senior stage. Gary Richardson. Rick Filer. Kristi Staton. Eric Olfasson. Norm Frigault. Kris Timpe. and Miwon Yi adapt easily to being seniors. Kathy Quade looks up to find the old purple 83 slowly being transformed to a yellow 84 as energetic seniors continue the tradition of painting the press box before the first day of school. I • After receiving their schedules in the cafeteria. Eileen Bartnett. Dana Flem- ing, and Cheri Hunter check to see if they have any common classes. Lia Pannessa. Amanda Zubieta. Beth Stanley, and John Frazier listen atten- tatively as Dr. Alwood addresses the students at orientation . held in the Little Theater. First Day. Press Box. Fall Festival 5