Oakton High School - Paragon Yearbook (Vienna, VA)

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Some Senior Gals: Jill Peterson, Colleen Lynott, and Doris Winland. Senior Class Officers: Leigh Gambino, Glenn Maravetz, Julie Wanamaker, Pat McGibbon, and Tammy Simmons. The Senior Class of 1976 retained its reputation as the strongest class to enter Oakton. With the support of its dedi¬ cated leaders, the class proved to be one of the best Senior classes to graduate from Oakton. In its freshman year, the Class of ’76 boasted to be the largest class in Fairfax County with 800 stu¬ dents. The purchase of a cotton candy machine turned out to be a financial asset as well as an added pleasure at foot¬ ball and basketball games. This seemed to add an extra incentive, as the frosh football and basketball teams took first place in the Great Falls District. In its sophomore year, the class worked diligently on its class float which tied for first place in the annual home¬ coming float competition. The bright burgundy and gold colors in the lobby, front office, doors, and arcades can also be attributed to the hardworking class. The Class of 76 in its junior year took sole possession of first place in the float competition held during the Homecom¬ ing festivities. They also sponsored a Bi- Hi Dance with Fairfax High School, a T.V. Raffle, and built an Oakton coat- of-arms mosaic. The Oakton Cougars” signs in the boys’ gym added greatly to the spirit and pride of the school and were one of the class’s more successful activities. The class also received recog¬ nition for the largest contribution to the Jazz Lab for its t rip to Chicago. The big¬ gest event of the year, however, was the Junior-Senior Prom. It was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Reston and was thor¬ oughly enjoyed by all who attended. After three long years the senior year finally rolled around. The usual four officers were replaced by a five-member board, giving everyone equal power. Par¬ ties, piles of homework, and a research paper passed the time quickly. Gradua¬ tion finally arrived in June 1976 and into the world walked the Oakton High School Class of 1976; to reflect on yes¬ terday’s memories, live with today’s problems, and dream for tomorrow. Seniors i 1

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■ One of the many projects accomplished by the Class of 76. The signs are located in the boys’ gym. 10 Seniors

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MARGARET ADAMS JAMES ALEXANDER — Jim’s activities included Cross County 3, 4, Winter Track 3, 4, and Spring Track 3, 4 . . . future plans, college and running. DAVID ALLAN PAULA ALVES — Paula participated in the Junior Prom, Float, S.G., and NHS . . . favorite saying, Fight smog — ride horses” . . future plans, vet school and getting married. STEPHEN ARATA JAMES ALEXANDER DAVID ALLAN — Toes” has participated in Varsity Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, and German Club . enjoys football, sleeping, soccer, tennis, and school work future plans include college and soccer. PAULA ALVES STEPHEN ARATA — Steve’s activities were baseball, WOHS, and S.G. . . . future plans — college and becoming rich. GERALDINE ALEXANDER ANDREW ALLAN — Andrew was in Ger¬ man Club . . . favorite saying, Gaaah!” . . . future plans include college. KELLY ALLEN KIMBERLY ANDERSON — Kim’s activi¬ ties included Choral, Madrigals, and NHS . . . future plans, college and a career. ANDREW ALLAN KIMBERLY ANDERSON CASSANDRA ARCHER 12 Seniors