Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Sunset Start After the sun had set, a momentary stillness enveloped the air before piercing artificial lights beckoned students to “Night Life.” A nocturnal alter¬ native to sunlit hours supplied an opportunity to “loosen up” and “let go.” Weeknights were filled with homework, parttime jobs, and impending curfews. Weekends were therefore a welcomed reprieve, providing extended curfews and occasion to spend time with friends. Senior Beth Gottlieb comments, “Just having a few friends over to talk, listen to music or watch a movie is one of the funnest things to do. You never have time to talk in school.” Sophomore John Stein prefer¬ red a “louder” atmosphere, “After being home all week, you need to take a break, to get away for a while.” Varied possibilities awaited this attitude. Local connoisseurs fre¬ quented Pizza Hut, McDonald ' s, and Joe ' s Place, while movie buffs went to a local theatre or a cinema at Springfield Mall. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was also a popular event. Concerts of local bands such as Departure or nationally acclaimed stars such as Bruce Springsteen were greatly attended when the op¬ portunity arose. “Night life” was available in all frequencies. It was up to the individual to tune up to boogie or tone down to rest. Regardless of the channel chosen, “Night Life” made the day look brighter. Peaceful reflections. Captured on film, a moment of undistrubed solitude is immortalized in the instant of a flash. The quaint town of Occoquan offered many similar scenes. Instruments up! Controlling the Mar¬ ching Band with the direction of her arms, Sandra Heffner instructs the in¬ struments to get ready for the next number. Night Life 15

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Swaying to the music. Kevin Aker and partner enjoy each other’s com¬ pany at a Friday night dance. These dances were held weekly and helped raise money for many clubs. Semi-formal boogie. Students atten¬ ding the Homecoming dance warm up to the music. This dance gaye alumni an opportunity to visit their alma mater. Let’s see what you’ve got. After be¬ ing introduced, seniors Robbie Jackson and Tom Keisner wait to view the op¬ position’s starting line up. Introductions were part of the pre-game routine. What do you recommend? After cheering at a close game, senior Kevin Johnson and junior Alice Alig order a pizza to “refuel.” Pizza Hut was often crowded by students after a game or dance. It’s warm over here. Silhouetted against the bon fire, senior Jim Chatfield joins in the festivities. As a Norseman, one of his responsibilities was to insure safety at bon fires. 14 Student Life

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Posters, pyramids, participa¬ tion during Spirit Week, and positive reaction to chants all bore testimony of the students’ willingness to support their school. This support was especially evident in athletic events. Marching Band members always stirred spirit with the song “Horse” and chants of “Haif Vikings.” Their participation at Pep rallies in the gym during sixth period or before school in the upstairs lobby roused cheers from the student body. The Band even played in the bus tun¬ t me try. Not being one left out of the action, Mr. Thomas Gaul borrows a drumstick from a band member and helps keep the beat during a Pep Rally. Say It With Spirit nel after school sending depar¬ ting students a smile on the trip home. The newly formed Spirit Squad supported Viking teams with posters, attendance to games, and special an¬ nouncements of “good luck” on the morning of games. President of the Squad Kim Laughrey en¬ thused, “Everyone should sup¬ port their teams. They need our support to help them win.” Our new principal, Mr. Thomas Gaul, agreed and rein- forced this outlook wholeheartedly. His dream of making Woodbridge the “best school east of the Mississippi” contagiously spread confidence to conquer throughout the school. Teachers also responded to the growing spirit. English teacher Edwina Drake dressed up during Spirit Week and recognized students who did likewise. Senior Joanne Bazan remarks, “It’s great to see teachers support their school. I admire that quality, it says a lot.” 16 Student Life