Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Freshmen Reign Victorious Homecoming 1983 will be a year for the class of ’87 to remember. In the History of this school it is the first time sver that the freshman class has been ictorious in winning the float competi- :ion. Freshman class President Danny Raines stated “We had many people come to help us on the float. This was a good way for our class to start the year. Vice-President Leigh Raines added “We i vere all so excited about winning the float Dur first year here. Hopefully in the years :o come we will also be winners.” Journalism float won the competition Detween clubs. Their excitement was nade known to everyone when the “J- 1’s” were pronounced winners. Competition for the Spirit Showcase belonged to the Seniors. Led by Gigi Fackrell these seniors put many hours of hard work into becoming victorious. Each class and club dedicated long hours and much effort to the construction of their float and the decoration of their showcase. Beginning at Governor’s Court the parade ended on the track around the football field, was beautiful and exciting. The band, the cheerleaders, the floats, and the princesses were admired by all the spectators. Homecoming had a spec¬ tacular beginning with the assembling and passing of the floats, the roar from the band, and the spirited chants from the cheerleaders. The football team was also victorious with a win over the Stafford Indians. The game, although close, added even more excitement to this Homecoming. Homecoming 1983 was one to remember because of the participation and cooperation from the administration. This was a homecoming to remember as seniors actively participated for the last time, as Freshmen won acclaim for the best class float, as the parade was called the finest in recent years and as the students united in spirit and support for their beloved Vikings. We’re out of nails already??? Freshman class Vice President Leigh Raines asks Mrs. Wilson how the supplies are upholding. These officers and their classmates worked diligently to produce a winning float. Huge? That’s not the word for it ... Senior Galvin Brantley helps piece together a wing of the senior class airplane. To get to the field these extraor¬ dinary wings had to be gently guided through the stadium gates before the pre-game events began. Well, we got it at this endl ... Seniors Jim Knapp and Sean McNelis help put together the frame of the airplane for the senior class float. Floats sometimes got so big that a driveway just wasn’t enough room. Heyl The cockpit really holds usl ... After finishing the senior class float, Jeff Bowen and Denise Weeks relax in the only seat they could find ... the plane cockpit. Most helpers needed the rest after they had worked so long and hard. Homecoming 9

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Say choose!!! Cheerleading seniors Lori Eagle, Jon Rochelle Raines, Debbie Natale, and Michelle Williams take time out from the Homecoming parade to pose for a picture. As a tradition, the Var¬ sity cheerleaders ride on a fire truck, leading the crowd in chants. When is this thing gonna start? ... Senior Kathy Stead waits for the parade to get under way. Several seniors volunteered to ride on top of the cab of the float so that they could proudly represent their class. 3©shS I’m fired!!! Painting, hammering and gluing are only three of the many chores that are necessities to building a float. Here, senior Shelly Doneen uses her roller to paint the wing of the “Spirit of St. Louis.” Workin’ 9 to S ,.. Eric Santana, a member of the class of ’84, put on many hours on the senior’s float built at Mimi’s house for the second consecutive year. This has been one of the few truly dedicated classes to come through this school. 8 Student Ufe

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Tears, Crowns, and Dance Are you going to the Homecoming dance? with whom? It was the last few days before Homecoming and there was a frantic feeling in the air. Suits were cleaned and the flower shop did its best business. The car was waxed and cleaned out; Parents stocked up on film and sons and daughters plea bargained for an extended curfew. Reservations were made for dinner and fathers slipped their sons some extra money “just in case.’’ All of this came together to form a fun social event that came only once a year. Senior Steve Ross said of the Homecoming dance, “it gave some peo¬ ple that aren’t seniors a chance to get out Walking tall ... Sophomore Princess Heather Duhan and escort Vance Phillips walk into the dance flanked by on looking dancers as they make their way to their respective places. Princesses and escorts were well received by other students upon arrival. and have a special night.” The game went well with a win over Stafford, and some students participated in the halftime ceremoney by driving the princesses around the field. One driver, alumnus Brett Fisher commented, “It was fun to drive one of the princesses around and it gave me a chance to drive a Fer¬ rari.” The dance itself, however, was the high point of the evening after dining out. Senior Jim Hurd supported this when he said, “I had a good time going out but the dance definitely made the evening.” For the princesses, the dance had an almost tangible magic as they waited for the announcement on who would be the queen of the dance. Lisa Lemay cried for joy as she was crowned Queen. It was on¬ ly here that all the planning and effort paid off and everyone felt a sense of fulfillment. Swayin’ to the music ... Senior Gigi Fackwell gets swept away as she dances with her date. The dance often held a romantic air and many young couples felt closer to one another as they danced into the evening. Your eyes are like. ... Junior Lois Abshire smiles to her date as they make small talk on the floor. Couples often found themselves in their own little worlds as the dance progressed. Lois and her date Barry Hobbs found themselves caught up in the mo¬ ment. 10 Student Life