W T Woodson High School - Cavalier Yearbook (Fairfax, VA)

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Yuletide mailman Don White can brave any kind of weather, but not the friendly advances of the neighborhood pet. Students joined together in making Woodson festive Tri-Hi-Y ' s prize winning door of Christmas past shows talent, beauty, and originality. Woodson students eagerly fill their Christmas boxes with food, clothes, and toys to give needy area families a happier Christmas. 20 STUDENT LIFE

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enjoyment and counsel A popular feature in the academic world of Woodson was the assembly program. Students were acquainted with various aspects of American and world culture through assemblies of the American Field Service where students heard speeches by foreign exchange students and American returnees. Assemblies with the accent on music were held freguently. Before Thanksgiving vacation, Senior Paul Hollar narrated a program of holiday songs presented by the Symphonic Choir. The Fine Arts Committee of the National Honor Society spon¬ sored the concert given by the Air Force Piper Band. Observing the daring sword-dancing and hearing the mood music of the bagpipes, many stu¬ dents discovered a Scottish spirit in themselves. Some assemblies served as political functions. Each class met separately to hear the platforms of candidates for the Student Government offices, and friends left the auditorium arguing about the qualifications of the speakers. Autumn and spring enable the student body to enjoy outdoor assemblies such as the Woodson Way Drive. Presidential candidate Bob Douthitt presents his platform in the Student Government elections assembly. Sandy Harwell, Captain of Varsity Cheerleaders, introduces the team in a pre-district pep rally. STUDENT LIFE 19

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% W.T.W. was changed into a festive land of gaiety and excitement for the 1965 Christmas sea¬ son. Halls echoed with laughter and happiness as students entered the classrooms through brightly decorated doors, depicting Christmas past, pres¬ ent, future. Daily deliveries of Christmas cards were made to each first period class, helping to bring the students closer to the true meaning of Christmas. The Christmas Drive, sponsored by Student Gov¬ ernment, was a superb success. Woodson students collected canned foods, decorations, and presents to give fifty-nine local families a Christmas they would never forget. Special choral and band assemblies added to the holiday spirit. Woodson glowed with a warmth and friendliness that made Christmas a very special time of year. for the holiday season Two members of the Student Government find themselves surrounded by a forest of evergreens as they trim the Christmas wreath. Top. SCA President Bob Boulter applies his executive skill to hang the traditional Christmas decorations. Bottom. This snowy winter wonderland attracts the attention and imagination of passing students. STUDENT LIFE 21