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

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high standards set by Spartans deliver QUALITY achievements to take pride in ndards niiT uiji As WSHS began the 1985-86 school year, the tradition of excellence and high was carried on by the students. Spartan achievements continued to become more recognized and respected-both in school and in the world outside ot it. Whether it be in- dividually or as the whole student body, Spartans excelled in everything they attempted. Academically, WSHS continued to live up to the high ex- pectations of parents, faculty, and stuilents. Early in the fall, many juniors and a surpris- ingly large group ot sophomores sacrificed their Saturday morning in order to take the PSAT ' s. As in previous years, the juniors ranked extremely high, placing well above the state and national levels. Several students were chosen for the National Merit Scholar- ships as a result of their excellent scores. Sophomores, taking the test for the first time in hopes of improving their scores on later tests, also ranked well. Throughout the year, THEY ' VE GOT THE BEAT ... The enthusiastic cheerleaders participated in the hall marches. Seniors Wendy Bassett and Mar ' Porter lead the crowd down the halls, spreading spirit throughout the school. luniors and seniors took it upon themselves to study and prepare for the all-important SAT ' s. As usual, Spartans scored in the upper percen- tiles on both the Math and the Verbal tests. With an average combined score of 996, students at WSHS were in the top Wc of the national average. These scores reflected the con- sistently high GPA ' s of both seniors and underclassmen. Dedication, hours of studying, and excellent instruction contributed to the academic quality of the school. On the field, WSHS atheletes continued to maintain and improve upon their the perfor- mances of previous years. The football teams, after a series of less than perfect seasons, con- tinued their climb toward excellence. Headed by newcomer Mr. Frank Crenetti, the Spartans entered the season with a new attitude. Highlighted by the varsit) ' victory over Lake Braddock in their own Homecoming game, the entire football program fared well. Other sports, such as track, baseball, and field hockey were very successful also. Virtually every team had a winning season, and all of them saw a potential for the future. WSHS gained the respect for its athletics, from both the Spartans and outsiders, that they had wanted and deserved for so long. But, academics and athletics were not the on- ly ways in which students expressed their LEAVING YOUR TROUBLES BEHIND ... The late bus provided many students a chance to stay after school. Several students take advantage of this ser- vice after completing their final activities. talents. Many students chose to participate in extracurricular activities. Even though WSHS students were very talented in all areas, it was this aspect that the Spartans truly shared. It seemed that no matter what the activity, there was at least one student who excelled in it. In many cases, the group itself was superb as a whole. The Madrigals, a chorus group at WSHS, sang at many prestigious events in- cluding a concert at the Kennedy Center and a performance for Pope John Paul II during their trip to Rome. The abundance of outstanding achievements in extracurricular activities helped round out the reputation of high quality that WSHS had acquired. Everyone had something that they were good at. WSHS seemed to have a student or group of students who excelled in virtually every activity. Spartans were recognized for their fine talents by both their fellow students, competitors, and observers around the world. Truy SliTOidi. l an.c-l Dunu. THE HEAT IS ON ... Both over the summer and dur- ing the school year, jobs were an integral part of students ' lives. Junior Daniel Donovan efficiently bakes at the local Chesapeake Bagel Bakery during a Saturday rush. ON THE RIGHT FOOT ... One of the main points the band stressed was precise marching. Marchers, keeping the beat, round out the parade.