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

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SPITTIN ' NAILS . . . The class of ' 84 donated the money left in their class treasury- to construct the sign at the front of the school. A Webb sign construction worker helps to build the display board. ICE CREAM, ICE CREAM . . . Many Spartan supporters showed up to cheer the six WSHS contestants to victory over Robinson. With the exuberant support of sophomore Kristin Schmitt, senior Tige Savage leads the cheering crowd. It ' s not just class loyalty anymore, it ' s spirit for the whole school. junior Rachel Spayd ' It ' s not just class loyalty anymore, it ' s spirit for the whole school. )unior Rachel Spayed 12 r Student life New Attitude

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STEPPING OUT . . . Pep organizations staned practicing routines weeks prior to the first day of school. The flag corps awaits its cue from the marching band to perform the next precise movement. BLOW IT OUT YOUR EAR . . . The marching band began its rehearsals in mid- August to perform at the first home football game. Trumpeteers Steve Hawks, Jim HEAT OF THE MOMENT n H.--,, H « u , ' -2!- : -- - ----- - ' -- Augul ' ;; rr;sucr;h::i;:r::LX: ' ' v:t:::: ? ' ■• 8™e ' ' g daily calasthenics in preparation for a though workout. EVERYTHING ' S LOOKING UP ... In July, Spartanettes attended a summer camp that mitiated excellence and camaraderie which lasted through winter and sprmg sports. Junior Kristi Graham demonstrates a move in a late night practice. 1, 2, 3, PUSH . . . The varsity football team attended long and strenuous daily workouts in the summer. Linemen push the sled down the field at the command of -2 Coach Frank Crenetti. The heat made it difficult to concentrate on the skills needed to play field hockey. sophomore Jackie Hallmark Student Life Summer Practice n

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Setting the mood from pep rallies to the halls, school pride runs wild We ' ve got a new attitude was heard, seen, and even telt throughout the CSHS halls this year. It started with a bang at the first big Pep Rally when le varsity cheerleaders did a dance routine to New Attitude by Patti IaBelle. It was fun to do something like that, commented senior leerleader, Mary Porter. We ' ve never done it before, and many people I ere shocked. The Spartans seemed to have a new attitude in everything: ports, academics, activities, and especially spirit. .1 Much of this attitude came because of the new football coach. Coach rank Creneti, who turned the Spartans into a team that the students were xcited about. Junior Maureen Ratel said, Because of the new coach, we all ad hopes our team would do well. Spartans hit the books with much enthusiasm. I was psyched for this ear, remarked senior Lisa Rich, but maybe that ' s because it was my RAH-RAHS ROAR . . . Raising school spirit and inspiring the football team, the hall tnarches were enjoyed by all. Seniors Wendy Basset, Mary Porter, and Maureen Cahill rock the school with their enthusiastic chants. senior year. Even underclassmen, though, seemed to feel the added excite- ment surrounding them. Boundary changes, enacted last year, made for smaller classes and easier learning. Trying to break from the monotony of schoolwork, many students got in- volved in many new activities. Clubs became much more active and planned new events. Senior Mark Mazuzan, president of Thespians, said, I feel much more involved this year, and much of the troupe feels the same way Students had much more spirit than was ever felt here before. The Pep Rallies had a much larger turnout, especially the senior section. The seniors won their first spirit stick ever at the first Pep Rally. The class was awesome this year, said vice-president Chris Allen. ' They had so much enthusiasm. The whole school seems to have a new attitude in everything this year. It ' s great! exclaimed senior Christie Villanasco. PAINT JOB ... As a pan of a spirit raising project, the seniors painted an orange and blue 86 on the bleachers on an early Saturday morning. Seniors Kim Mellor. Diane Schmidt, and Steve Honberger add their touches of finesse to the woodwork. BEAT BRUIN DA ' V . . . Cheerleaders demonstrated enthusiasm at the Pep Rallies through skits and cheers. Senior Kristi Brown enters the varsity cheerleaders ' pep box, in hopes of inspiring the crowd. I the move . . . we ' ve got a new attitude. senior DA Sims Student life A New Atti 17 13