West Springfield High School - Olympian Yearbook (Springfield, VA)

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ACTIVE KIDS Senior Chris Hodgdon described the atmosphere of student hfe in our community as enriching. There was so much you could do on weekends and weekdays either by yourself or with friends. WSHS reopened its doors to full-time students after holding summer school for Area IV students on August 11 at an earlier time, 7:25 a.m., and ending at 1:50 p.m. Some students were in an uproar over getting up ten minutes earlier than last year, while others didn ' t mind. According to senior Mike Ko, I couldn ' t tell the difference. I sure liked gettmg out earlier though. A new attitude infected many students. Spirit was at its peak during Homecoming Week. For the first time in five years, we were fortunate enough to have a bonfire, which occured after the seniors ' victory in the Powderpuff football game. During early fall, WSHS was once again represented by a vic- torious team in the Baskin- Robbins sponsored ice cream eating contest. Team captain Tige Savage said of the contest, We GETTING OFF THAT DIET ... WSHS submitted the only two girls in the ice creain eating contest. Junior Julie Nichols and her Robinson opponent indulge themselves with their favorite flavtir. came. We saw. We snarfed! Throughout the year, the Class of ' 86 was busily raising money for their prom, concenttating on the successful Spaghetti Dinner in November and the Senior Class Play in January. February offered an opportunity for love-hungry people to catch a mate by participating in the Com- puter Dating service carried out by the SGA cabinet. Keyettes ' annual Sadie Hawkins dance gave Daisys a chance to win their Li ' l Abners at the beginning of the year. Commented Keyette president Shannon Gilliand of the turn-out of the dance, The Keyettes ' careful plan- ning paid off. I think it was a success. In addition to activities, Spar- tans often found themselves coping with pressure, scholarship applica- tions, and responsibilities. Senior Steve Rossi exclaimed of his per- sonal duties, Sometimes I ' m over- whelmed with all the work I have to do! It ' s incredibly draining Ah, never a dull moment. Such was the life of a WSHS student. — Lindsc) Miller- S,unCljr HEAVYWEIGHT HE-MEN ... Antici- pating the upcoming season, the foot- ball team held a large picnic during the Labor Day weekend. Zia Sabir, Tony Estrella, Robert Hadaway, and Derek Suber enjoy their day of relaxation. tcccCe Ccle Student Life Dividi ' : !

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Fun in the sun making the most of three months of freedom As the school closed its doors on June 2 1, 1985, Spartans were set free Into almost three months of freedom— the long awaited summer vacation. Many took advantage of their free time to travel. Senior Susan Follansbee who spent two weeks touring France and Great Britain exclaimed, The cultural attractions in Europe can ' t be found here, but the best part of all was shopping for clothes in the Paris boutiques. To pay for these extravagances, many took part-time jobs to supplement their allowances. Lots of spending money is the key to an excellent vacation, explained senior Susan Dunkelberg, who worked as an office assistant tor Parke and Highan Accounting. For many Spartans, summer did not mean a break from education as they returned to summer school for Area IV Summer School. Juniors Jenny Gravlin and Greg West took algebra together, but tried to make the best of It. We had a bet about who would get the best grade— the losers had to ta ke the winners out for pizza, explained Jenny. Greg added, Putting FINAL CURVE ... Olympian staffers enjoyed the numerous activities at Seven Springs while not working on yearbook plans. Senior Karen Orr expertly takes a tricky turn on her dash for the finish of her ride. WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM ... Local community businesses provided the much desired empi ment Spartans needed in hopes of raising money for personal use. Sophomore Tan,! Glenn, an employee at Springfield ' s Carvel Ice Cream Store, mixes the necessary in.- dients in making chocolate soft ice cream. competition into anything makes it more interesting... expecially since Jenny and 1 won School activities also dominated the summer schedule of many Spartans. The drill team, marching band and football teams all had summer practice to perfect their skills. Editors of the yearbook attended a seminar in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. Top seniors attended the Girls ' and Boys ' State and the Governor ' s School. Toward mid-August officers of the SGA and the separate classes, as well as school club leaders, went to Virginia Beach for the annual Leadership Conference. While there, the calendar for the year was planned, a Homecoming theme was picked, and school policies discussed. Whether they bummed around or worked, went to school or traveled round the world, students found the summer a well-deserved break and chance to relax. Concluded junior Scott Clary, Summer is the perfect time to catch up on all the things you missed during the school year. Student Ilk- Summer i way too short and I ' m never anxious to get back to school. junior Tratcy Sauter