Walter Johnson High School - Windup Yearbook (Bethesda, MD)

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-The girls worked well together to l l The Girls Sports Association showed their dedi- cated spirit through their Homecoming float. Our Girls Sports Association was even more spectacular than ever, with ninety dedicated girls taking part in providing service to the WJ communi- ty and participating in fun activities. At the yearly leadership weekend, all members were initiated and everyone became acquainted with each other. Other activities were camping, skiing, skating, and a big beach trip. With the enthusiasm of President ulie Shaw, committee chairperson, and Sponsor J. Michael Lanahan, the GSA members have overcome the club's long history of being in debt. Money was brought in through the successful administration of conces- sion stands at football and basketball games, as well as drama presentations, dances, and other school activities. make the Girls Sports Association r what it is. ' Below: GSA Members.Front. J. Shaw. Second: C. Wack, A. Fletcher, E. Walcoff, P. Oakley, A. Berard, A. Jaricki, C. Wares, M. England. Third Flow: .L Bray, K. Saravanpavan, J. Hollis, N. McCool, L. Schimmel, S. Smith, D. Harvey, L. Gibbons, A. Elspree, S. Hanson. Fourth Row: R. Abramson, M. Clayton, C. Ladeira, E. Turner, C. Tegeris, B. Haheisel, llx President Julie Sh Executive Commi Back: D. Harvey, Bigger. Better, Busier. G SA: aw, Sponsor J. Michael Lanahan ttee works together to plan many activities. Front. K. Lambros, M. Stark. H. Ballard, C. Wack, J. Shaw, H. Holcomb, J. Hughes. C. Feud, J. Reighard. Fifth Row: S. Dikkers, D. Oakley, M. McKelway, R. Hutko, G. Kopic, A. Craigo, P. Smink. Sixth Row: K. Lambros, M. Stark, M. Preston, J. Hughes, H. Ballard. Seventh Row: H. Dunnigan, E. Woll, K. McMillen, R. Glazer, J. Davis, D. Martin, S. Lathrop, M. Peterson. Eighth Row: M. Sulit, R. Gatti, H. Holcomb, M. Purcell. i, I 55

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The joy of participating is worth shaky 'Q Oliver Hoge lends a helping hand Peter Guroff ln the ancient Roman law courts, a forensic was an eloquent speaker and debator. ln our time, our forensic team competed in speaking with other teams on the local, state and national level and had won many distinctions. The active members of the National Forensic League were seniors Lisa Chan, Tom Porter, and Mark Gross. They vvon recognition for their high records of achievement in interpreta- tions of drama, childrens' literature, and humorous speaking, and extem- poraneous speaking. They also had some very successful and colorful de- clamatory speakers and readers' the- atres. - - But why does anyone give up their Saturdays to get shaky knees at a speaking tournament? Coach Oliver Hoge pointed out the many attractive opportunities for travel, improving speaking abilities, meeting people, and picking up a trophy along the way. All this is true, but the best part is the excitement of competition and the ex- perience of participation. .J-1

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Bridge Club Front row: ponsar Jack il f ,H w, fifluuuff ,-,,,- :,,'.f ,.,.f David Stern Steve Lorenzetti, and Larry Schwartz play bridge as Mike Harvey kibitzes. Tricks with trumps triumph A Our Bridge Club, which was direc- ted by lVlr. Jack Stout, our resident bridge master emeritus, provided time where students were able to engage in the intellectually stimulating game of bridge and meet .similarly inclined stu- dents. Meeting every Tuesday and Thursday during Activity Period, our club allowed aspiring beginners and experts alike to test their bidding systems and to exercise the skills of playing bridge. Although we didn't have many experts, our few members were faithful to the end and even hoped to challenge some teachers here in theynear future. Below: l'!! open with one club. ,ea E-FQ 7-r jj 47, -w N ' ..wx-'97, ,J Nita' '4' xp I ., 'K ,Pl .- Nlijy f . lr, Qfikaqr ' -9 , .xy , A--'Q if