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

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Around Town All dressed up and no where to go? That shouldn’t be a problem for any W-L students. Living only five minutes from the Nation’s Capital, there are plenty of places to go. people to see and things to do. If Washington doesn’t sound like fun. the suburbs always do. Although Georgetown isn’t as popular as it used to be, it isn’t hard to find fellow students there on any given Saturday or Saturday night. The abundance of stores, especially shops, restaurants, and the variety of people attracted many high school students. Everywhere one looked, punks, military men, high school students, college students, and “high school students pretending to be college students” (as Ilhami Tekmen says) could be found. For those bored with Georgetown, there were The Shops. The Old Post Office Pavillion, the Dupont Circle area, and the Mall. On a nice Sunday afternoon, the grassy Mall was a perfect place for a football game and picnic. There was also the Kennedy Center, the National Theater, Warner Theater, and plenty of other places to see hit shows. Closer to home, one could probably find at least one W-L female at Tysons Corner, Steven Corners Center and Ballston Common. Often guys could be found at any of the several parks nearby playing one kind of sports or another or sitting on front of the tube, watching a game. Together, students gather at someone’s house for a party. Next time a student complains about having nowhere to go, they need only think about where they haven’t been in this wonderful area. - Kri»tic IVriruv n One of the most popular malls around town. Georgetown Park was a great place for Christmas shopping. Nathalia Alvarez gets ready to cruise around town on the best mode of transportation she could get her hands on. At Ballston Common it was always easy to rind fellow students, either working, shopping or just hanging out.

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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

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-r The most famous house in the area can be found at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and it's not too hard to find. Freshmen take a break on the grassy Mall on a nice day. Ramona Wallace and Mr. Bethel pose fora picture in front of the Convention Center. Kathleen Pons and Jessica Bartce relax on tlu-Mall for refreshing popsicles on a hot summer day. I Student I.ife 27 V