Washington Lee High School - Blue and Gray Yearbook (Arlington, VA)

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An Glympic Pressbox or many years, it has been a tradi- tion that the senior class paints the pressbox. This year was no excep- tion. Although the seniors had been advised to leave the pressbox alone because the old paint iob couldn't be improved on , they did not let this deter them. Quite a few people came out to work on painting, and when the work was finally finished, many people commented that it was a lot better than the year be- fore. Since there is also a tradition that stu- dents from Yorktown come and vandal- ize the pressbox before W-L plays against Yorktown in football, many of the dedi- cated painters spent the two nights be- fore the game at the pressbox, guarding X ,Z-' it from potential vandals. Although one tent was knocked over, no real damage was done. The 1984 pressbox was very well done and will provide a difficult challenge to those who attempt to improve upon it in the I984-85 school year. lts creators have reason to be proud. , ,f- 1 ,J pf, J ,J aa., ,--JS 5 -i , . ,.- . l 'H-----,..-.A,,,-.-,-,,.,...,,,, -4 I f , A.. 4-ff:--1,--fN..ge T' i an .Q 4. - -r -- ,W ' l , . ,T .-- -. - -gr X - 1 -- ' 1 .1 ' ,j xx g ' Ylxwi 47 A- A 'fig A 11,1 - rv' -YY.. 1 Y. I T n'T?'-'1EgSX'N -L Q ,.. .L2Z2i.2 Y, ,-ffkff' 'Trix LEX- B.. 2 3 .e',QZ.74:i2f' ' --X Nxxx X I ,, ffvyfzzfezf- -iwixixwf V ff l i ,lr ' i C l 'i L Kathy Lyman and Camphellfchols - ' on paintingtherailirng liiuiart- ri'-r qi by a voice from Jlbrfjvi' A group ol pa-nrers take a break from their arduous work The finished product. Tamon Honda peiches on rte ro, paint a part of the pressbox .wich f ' not be reached from belo--. T' T 4 lPUOCli.JiI -. '

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The Eternal sually at Washington-Lee, school spirit runs strongly throughout the year. This year however, the school spirit wasn't just high, it was overflowing. During the summer, most of the school's energy was directed toward the building of class funds or on projects. On almost any given Saturday, there was a car wash on the Quincy Street side of the school. The seniors held many of these, along with the traditional painting of the press box, plus planning for both the Homecoming Dance and the Prom. Once school began, W-L's spirit began to shine. Dozens of clubs were quickly formed, and it wasn't long until these organizations began their sales cam- paigns,selling everything from M8tM's to advertisements. Students got involved in their publications, as well as the music department, the marching band, iazz- band, orchestra, choir, chorus, and Nlad- rigals. This enthusiasm was also shown in oak . K A . Spirit of W-L the plays put on by the Drama Depart' ment, and in the raising of class funds. Many of W-L's students showed their spirit by participating in the athletic prof gram, while still more spectated. And, of course. there were those who showed their loyalty to their school through their academic prowess. When the SCA asked for blood, many of the people found the necessary courage to donate during the Red Cross Blood Drive. But clearly, the easiest way of seeing Washington-Lee's spirit was during Spirit Week. For one full week, students wore whatever that day was designated, be it Hat Day, Freak Day, or lersey Day, and in big numbers.The whole week culminated with an explosive pep rally with loud roars of B-E-A-T BEAT O'CONNELL . Each of these aspects show the kind of school spirit Washington-Lee is famous for. For those who never had this experi- ence, they missed something great. x is s 9 . Q, . 'tt ' During Spirit Week. no one, including Mlke Flemming, could escape the build- up before the Homecoming Came against O'ConnelI. Even after Homecoming. the enthusiasm wa still apparent.