Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Reading is fundamental. A member of Mrs. Sue Farris’ advanced placement English class, senior Susan Walburn discovers that reading is a part of the assignment every day. m Let me see ... A veteran of Wood- bridge, Mrs. Delores Smith adds some figures up on her calculator. Typing and filing are not the only responsibilities of a secretary as she will vouch. Let me help you. Mr. Carlos Hamlin of¬ fers direction to students during the first week of school. Administrators played an important part in helping new students adjust. And the crowd goes wild! Crowd par¬ ticipation at games generated spirit that the football team could hear and feel in the air. Attendance at Friday night games was always high. Get your car washed. Car washes in the fall are rather cool as Norseman Marlon Archey will state. Money was raised at dance and bake sales as well. 6 Opening

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Dressed to boogie. Senior Anna Com¬ piler and guest enjoy the music of Bob Genets as they move to the beat of a fast song. Although there were rumors of a tent, the Prom was held at Stouffer’s. If only Mom knew! Dedicated spirit participants model their attire for Punk Rock Day. One of the more extreme days during the week, it was one of the best represented. Refracted . . . Entering the final phase of our education, we filtered into the object which would direct our paths. As beams of light, we were captured in the prism which would influence our future goals. A strengthened body of in¬ dividuals, we had yet to ex¬ perience the maturation which would again separate us. The cycle that added warmth of understanding, vibrancy of par¬ ticipation, blending of ideas, and color of life through our freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior years lay before us. Each year as progressing Peace at a pep rally? Relaxing a mo¬ ment before doing the “can-can” senior Beth Jenkins observes the football players being introducted. Beth was a returning “flag member.” classmen, the shade of the future was made brighter. Pep rallies ignited class par¬ ticipation and spirit. Sports events and concerts provided opportunities to display our talents and to observe the talents of others. Lunch and dances gave us an opportunity to socialize, meet new people, and be introduced to new facets of opinion. All these factors subtly con¬ tributed to our growing per¬ sonalities, until we were contain¬ ed no longer and refracted into the separate hues of our futures. Drum roll please . . . Senior Steve Sanders marches in line as the drum¬ mers keep the beat. The spirit in the drumming section of marching band add¬ ed to the excitement of games. Opening 5

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Patient anticipation. Principal Thomas H. Gaul views a half time ac¬ tivities from the sidelines with crown I be arer Jeremy McLaughlin and flower girl Megan Gottlieb. Shining on Revelation of our future was only the first step in reaching our goals. Knowing what our destination was did not put us there, it only pointed us in the right direction. For seniors, these goals were concerning ma¬ jor decisions such as a college education, or anticipated career. Smaller decisions dealing with club membership or athletic par¬ ticipation were shared by all classes. Active contribution in our diversified interests either redirected our paths, or en¬ couraged further exploration. Both results extended efforts and helped us to grow together as a unit. Yet, individuality was also brought out. By par¬ ticipating in events which in¬ terested us, we developed aspects of character distinct to ourselves. We were bonded together and at the same time separate. As individual light rays we were captured in the prism of Woodbridge Senior High. Separate and undeveloped we grew together for strength and then separated to reach our aspirations. The unity that we shared remains. A bond of past experiences keeps it covalent. The difference lies in the strength of ourselves. We have grown into varying colors of the same light, producing the spec¬ trum that shines on! Muppet show reject. Junior Dale Fin¬ ney practices on his “sax” with the Sym¬ phonic Band. This was Dale’s second year in band and he was an important member of woodwinds. Just a few more moments. Sleep is one thing that everyone needs, but do not always have the opportunity to get. Junior Julie Richards grasps an extra moment to “cat nap.” Two-faced toucan. A trademark of the Marching Band on pep rally days was to wear outrageous hats. Senior Ginny Gerock contributes to this tradition with a fitting chapeau. Diverging paths. Graduates of ’81 proudly move down the track towards receivin g their diplomas. Graduation puts an end to public school but a begin¬ ning to future careers. Opening 7