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

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Student Life Student Life at Washington-Lee extended beyond the ordinary six classes a day for almost everyone. Whether it was through clubs, sports, activities, or simply a contribution to class and school spirit, each person made up a unique part of W-L The student life section captures in pictures everything that made up the life of the students at W-L this year, and goes beyond the memories that can be captured in the introduction on this page. Student Life included all the memories captured at W-L for each student. It included the embarrassment of falling down the stairs and watching books and pencils go flying, but also the memories of that best friend who stopped and helped pick them up. A part of it was that first day. or first baseball game, or first date, or first final. Student Life was not only the paper due in third period or the math test in fourth, it was the teachers in those classes who made the year worthwhile or the new friends gained amidst all the pressure. It was all the little things, right down to that best friend that stayed up half the night to help with the end of a project due the next day. For the seniors, the student life of W-L will quickly become a special memory of places. events, and friends. For the underclassmen, it will continue as a way of life for at least one more year. However, the memories of student life in 1987and 1988 will always be MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY. 6 Student Life Divider

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qe CjOu a$± tM- xc£( ust like Charlie Brown trying to kick that football even when he knows that Lucy is going to pull it away, or cheering on his baseball team year after year, the Generals just couldn't hide their spirit. They were caught in the act of showing it, shouting it, and making it known. The pep rallies exploded in excitement, and the football stands had more fans than were seen in the past couple years. Always one of the biggest spirit boosters, homecoming and all that stuff that went with it was better than ever. Students could be found everywhere in togas, pajamas, and tacky tourist attire all through spirit week, and Thursday afternoon brought out a great number of spirited hall decorators. The junior's time and effort paid off in this endeavor. They won the hall decorating contest for their work in the main hall upstairs. The seniors took the Blue and Gray day contest for Friday's dress, and the sophomores had their first big win ever as their float Marshall Busters took that competition. Even with the defeat by Marshall, 1987 homecoming showed a true school-wide effort as three different classes took the main competitions. Even through schoolwork, everyday sports practices, and all sorts of other commitments, the Generals found time to let their spirit shine. After all, even Charlie Brown has his bad days, but he is always willing to try to give that football another kick. On top of tne Class of 88 s second place float ‘impeach the Statesmen. Marybeth Brantley and Ben Pederson show their senior spirit Cheerleaders Fran Chaiukoff and Nicole Baskerville are joined Ov spirited fans Sarah Heber. Jane Scruggs, and Sarah Mannon for a crowd pleasing cheer Introduction '

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Decked out for tacky tourist day. Christina Fox commented that a lot of people dressed up for spirit week this year, it really got everyone psyched for homecoming As a part of the Junior homecoming float Strip the Statesmen. ftvo Generals dressed as Marshall Statesmen lose the shirts off their backs The dm l team follows the lead of their only senior S«Oia Clartc icenteri. in getting down to the music of me Washington Let band Student Life Divider