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

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The Cavaliers Bob’s Big Boy not only employs many Cavaliers, it is also a favorite afterschool eatery. Demonstrating her coordination, Laurel Patton proves that she can work and smile at the same time. Accomplishing mission impossible, Janet Sewell prods a grin from her cust¬ omer. 26 STUDENT LIFE

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Constitution Hall, owned by the Daughters of the American Rev¬ olution, sponsors many headline acts such as Linda Ronstadt. Clearly the most popular of all the concert halls, the Capital Centre offers shows of in¬ terest to all. Wolf Trap Farm Park is visited by students mainly during blue- grass festivals and on July fourth. STUDENT LIFE 25

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Roughly 40% of Woodson students worked during the year for local businesses. Jobs obtained through such programs as D.E., ICT, and COE provided means for earning money which purchased necessities as well as luxuries. Bob’s Big Boy and McDonalds proved to be two of the most common places of employment. Though most did not enjoy their jobs, all agreed that working was a necessary hardship. Complaints about work were not uncommon. One McDon¬ alds employee talked about sore feet, long shifts and equipment which seemed to give out at the height of a rush. Over half of the employees at Big Boys are Woodson stu¬ dents. Bob’s differs from Mac’s in that it operates on a rest¬ aurant type basis with waitresses to serve the meals. Wait- ressing is a demanding job because waitresses are required to appear cheerful even when faced with customer complaints. Cooks also have a difficult job. Standing over a hot griddle for hours at a time has the effect of shortening tempers and drawing sweat. Work continues to be an integral part of stu¬ dent life. “How many orders of fries were there?” asks Carrie Page. Choice Caught by surprise, Rhonda Powell forgets to smile. STUDENT LIFE 27