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

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On Paroie The bell rings. signalling the end of sixth period and the beginning of seventeen and one half hours of free time. Some of this time has to be taken up by sleep, but the rest is ours to use as we choose. We can do homework, play sports, work at jobs, or do other things when we aren’t in school or asleep. The first thing we do is get to our lockers. As little time as possible is spent there because better things await us. The main halls are crowded then with people going to the buses that carry them home. Those who don't ride the bus go to the Commons. Carpools meet, plans are made, students relax, and others ask for rides. From there, the groups split and go their separate ways. Some go to club meetings, some to sports and music practices. The rest of the Commoners pile into cars and get away from school as quickly as possible. There is a variety of clubs and sports that meet after school. From French to Black Awareness to Chess, the clubs are as diverse as they are numerous. Others are involved in the Band and Choir, both of which have after school practices on occasion. Many students play sports at school, and are involved every day in either practicing or playing in games. For many students, much of the time after school must be spent on homework. For them, it’s straight to the library or home to study. Others work at shops and stores in the area, so they go straight to where the money is. With the opening of Ballston Common and the building of stores in the area, many jobs become available to students. There are many other activities outside of school that take up our time, and we make sure to enjoy them as much as possible. Because before we know it. the 7:25 a.m. warning bell is going off, and our time is no longer our own. — IuvkI Clayton Kicky Velez and .Marcelo Rojas discuss rights to a Walkman. Many students listened to Walkmans on their way to and from school, but never during school, because they are illegal. Camille (iuryansky and Darcy Arnold pose for a picture. Dance is an intergral part of many students’ lives. Crawford Palmer, .Mike Heber, and Matt Croson take a minute for a picture with Melvin Itrooks. The Commons is the normal meeting place for students. This group of students spends their time creating works of art in the parking lot. 24 Student Life

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1 The Hallston Common mall has many stores that hire young people. Stores where WI. students work include Benetton. Foot l.ocker, and B. Dalton. After school, playing and attending sports is a favorite activity of students. Here, the Generals begin their domination of Falls Church. Once in the Commons, students decide what todo next. Many, like Marvin Venzor. and Willie Griffin just wait for something better to do. I Student Life 25