Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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ATHLETICS Keep your eye on the ball. Deep con¬ centration was a vital element in proper batting. Veteran to the sport, junior Jen¬ ny Colemen shows the form which has earned her a position on the softball team for three years. Follow through. Graduate Bill Duvall turns toward the tennis ball as it ap¬ proaches to align it with his racket head. Direct contact was important for a score-winning return. 20 Athletics Ik f P r

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Tropic Isle Dream A Hawaiian sunset ex¬ emplified the mood of Homecoming week. Warm sun¬ ny days followed by clear sunlit nights created the perfect foil for the paper flowers, surfers, palm trees, and hula girls adorn¬ ing the school throughout the week. “Everything went right this year,” commented senior Trish Carey, “there was a definite im¬ provement on the Homecomings since I’ve been here.” Previous Mass production. Many paper flowers were necessary in the creation of the senior class float. Debbie St. Clair, Den¬ nis Hurley, and class comrades work diligently to complete this tedious task. Royal Court in session. One of the highlights of Homecoming festivities is the introduction of the royal court at the dance on Saturday night. Here the full court poses for a “royal” picture. Homecomings were spoiled by weather and other factors. This year, however, the weather was clear, the parade was on schedule, court elections went smoothly, floats and showcases were completed, the dance was successful, and the game was won. Sophomore Tracey Ryan relates, “The week was busy, but worth it. It went by so fast it was like a good dream.” Tears of happiness. Newly crowned Kate Redgate advances around the foot¬ ball field in her solo ride as Queen. Her surprise and joy at being crowned bore evidence of the qualities which earned her election. Homecoming 19

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Athletic Divider Gaining momentum. A quick sprint was the preliminary to a tumbling run so that height could be better achieved. Senior Kim Nordberg gracefully and quickly approaches the tumbling mat. Sighting the goal. Tensing back for a powerful kick, graduate Trish Heisler aims for a goal. Trish’s expertise at soc¬ cer gained her the “highscore” position in many games. Take control. Wrestling was one of the sports which had a difficult training schedule and demanded complete dedication. Junior Robert Kellogg shows how this taxing training paid off.