Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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‘I crown thee queen’ ... Past queen Debbie Masten crowns Lisa Lemay as the new homecoming queen’s proud father, Mr. Lemay, looks on. The event was seldom without its teary moments and Lisa was no exception as she accepted the honor. You made itl Senior queen Lisa Lemay dances with Billy James for the spotlight dance to honor Lisa’s position as queen. This dance was an opportunity for Lisa and Billy to calm down and be sociable on a grand scale. Hangin’ on ... Junior escort Robbie Raines walks princess Gina Natale down a cleared aisle at the beginning of the dance. Gina and Robbie were close friends and the dance was a chance to dress-up and have a good time together. Homecoming 11

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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

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‘Roaring” Spirit Jersey Day, Punk Day, Roaring 20 ' s Day, and Green, White, and Gold Day ... These aren’t the usual kinds of days in the week, but to the students who par¬ ticipated in spirit week, these days were quite appropriate. Senior Lisa Gallo com¬ mented, “The days that were chosen this year were much better and were easier to dress for.” Not only students participated in the dressing up of spirit week, but teachers, administrators, and principals found it enjoyable as well. Other activities that occurred during spirit week were the making of the showcases and the floats. Classmates found time after school and at night to help build, to give ideas, and to make sure that their part of spirit week was finished. Senior Renee Holland added, “It was fun as well as hard work, but getting together with your friends, and everyone helping was a “blast.” Hard work and dedication paid off for the seniors and for the freshmen. Seniors were again most spirited and won the showcase and spirit flag while the freshmen won the float competition. “The freshman float was good, but I still think the seniors should have won, reflected Heather Cheetham, “but I guess I’m sort of prejudiced.” I know it’s in here somewhere! ... Junior Brenda Schaffer searches in her bag for one of our Advanc¬ ed Biology papers. Although Brenda has a tough schedule she still enjoys dressing up for spirit week and attending other school activities. Get real man ... Senior Mary Kay Dohse gives one of her classmates her “punker look.” Mary Kay dressed up every day for spirit week and helped in the other events and festivities that went along with this week. 12 Student Life