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

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73 Days To Due to schedule changes, classes began on August 30 this year, earlier than ever before in Fairfax County. Therefore, the students had only seventy-three days of freedom. Yet, much activity abounded this past summer. The time-tested water sports such as swimming, diving and skiing, were once again popular. Others chose more unique recreation: mountain climbing in the Rockies, tours of Europe and hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains. But many students had employment obligations which created conflicts between necessity and pleasure. However, all W.T.W. students have their own way of relax¬ ing. , A student diver from Woodson demonstrates With a look of determination, Pam Bodager continues to practice her tennis stroke, near perfect form. 10 STUDENT LIFE

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' • -■ v The pur- pose of attend- ing school is to gain an education that will aid in future years. Most kids admit that the majority of their time is spent at school, usually in a classroom. Because of the large size of our student body, it is easy to be¬ come lost in the crowd. But a never- ending stream of activities allow the average pupil to develop a sense of in¬ dividuality. Each day, unknown person¬ alities emerge. Everyone is offered an opportunity to step out of the mold due to contests such as Turkey Day or Ugly Woman. The drama activities produce fine plays and also allow expression. But, more obvious, are the everyday oc¬ currences. Lockers are decorated to personal taste, The clothes one wears, the friends, classes, or sports he choos¬ es all depict himself. Each person has his own method of presenting himself to the world. An essential part of the educational process is the attitude one takes toward his school. Spirit is more than a word for it plays a vital role in the motiva¬ tion to achieve. Our school has more than its share of spirit and part of the reason is that there are so many unique students present here. These same induvidials organize, create and participate in many of the social activ¬ ities. The “one-ness” of our school, the “Woodson Way”, can be traced to the attitudes of all of the students. There is no one way to express yourself, but with little effort, stepping out is not difficult.

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Caught in the act, Nancy Tompkins admits to searching for her lunch. At this point, it is too late to think about the water temperature. STUDENT LIFE 11