Osbourne High School - Eyrie / Hi Jacket Yearbook (Manassas, VA)

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DURING THE FIRST fifteen minutes of a bomb threat, students would stand around talking, but after awhile they would go looking for a place, like the flagpole or curb to rest. MR. DAVID O’DELL, JOURNALISM teacher, waits for the end of another false alarm. 24 Student Life Bomb Threats

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PDA in halls Students ' love ' W hen walking down the halls, it is not rare to see form of PDA, that is public dis¬ play of affection. It is only natural to see couples sneaking hugs or kisses outside classrooms as a form of good-bye. “I enjoy cuddling be¬ tween classes, especially during break,” said a sen¬ ior. ‘‘It is one of the few times we get to spend dur¬ ing the day.” Cuddling is a popular form of PDA. This is often done beside lockers usual¬ ly during break. Cuddling gives a couple a chance to talk or just be next to each other. This is also an obvious way to show off your boy or girl friend. A person could also see PDA from people walking down the halls. Holding hands is this fa¬ miliar sight. You just might see hands linked and swinging. ‘‘I like holding hands,” said a junior, ‘‘It lets me know where my boyfriend is at all times.” Whatever form of PDA your talking about, you’re sure to see it somewhere. Whetherthe PDA is a hel¬ lo good-bye kiss, a cuddle near lockers, or hands be¬ ing held, PDA is outstand¬ ingly clear. STUDYING FOR SEMESTER exams, seniors Jason Lesnik and Stephanie Robbins review their notes. DURING CLASS, JUNIOR Danny Perez and senior Karen Thomas share a friendly hug. PDA Student Life 23

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• » Bomb threat guide And how we did survive T here was a new activ¬ ity added on to Os¬ bourn’s curriculum. It’s called Bomb Threat Sur¬ vival and the object is to survive through the rain, cold, hunger and worst of all — boredom. What to do when bad weather occurs and bomb threats continue? Picnick¬ ing, of course is not the an¬ swer, but one has to make the most of a bad situation. During some of the rainy bomb threats, individuals might try to see just how many people they really could pile in a car. Others play a few rounds of bas¬ ketball in the Baldwin Ele¬ mentary School gym. The majority of the students just stand out in the rain and catch cold. A bomb threat made dur¬ ing lunch made it ideal for some students to have a picnic. However, people who thought they would only be outside a few min¬ utes, left their lunches in¬ side and went hungry. Many students take ad¬ vantage of the atmosphere to broaden their social sta¬ tus. What a better time to start a new relationship by flirting with someone. Many new couples can be seen talking or walking just out¬ side of Osbourn during one of the many long bomb threats. Bomb Threats Student Life 25 ITT -