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

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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.

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xl- Sf '-L 'SK S4 7:33 gif 'ff' Q mf' C21 ,Q ,S -f ' 'fl' 'f 4' -N,-' ' Q-' 3 '- 'Z -' AM? it Striving for their Cioal or the first time in lifty-two years. the Summer Olympics will be held in the United States. Of the thousands ofathletes competing in this 23rd Olympiad. only a handfull will leave Los Angeles with medals. Still, be- cause of the high standards set, the Olympics always have been and always will be special. At Washington-Lee. this same striving to be the best has been shown through- out the school. ln academics. W-L had many students thisyearwho setoutto do their best. and did. This drive was also SlilO'WlT in athletics, where some students continued to train after the rest of the team had gone home. only to get up and traire again before school the next 5 liiiiiqouti n morning. Civic clubs like the Key Club and the Student Council Association also worked very hard over the schoolyear in assisting the community. These people knew that their efforts were likely to go unthanked, yet they kept on contributing. As in the Olympics, only a few walk away with any gold, silver or bronze. However, it has been said that the greatest part of the Olympics is not re- ceiving medals, but competing and knowing that the best effort has been made. This same idea has been at Washington-Lee for decades and will continue to exist at this high school ad infinitum. By 2:lO, most students had loaded into their buses bound for home. but many stayed after for extra-curricular activities. Six and one-half hours of school seem to have caught up with lamie Cedeno. nl'5: -A