Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Let ' s do the Twist! In keeping with the pageant theme, the girls perform a dance that represents many eras in time! The winners ore . . . Senior Sally Patter¬ son displays disbelief when she and Junior Sabrina Tamarus are chosen Most Talented in the annual Miss Wood- bridge Pageant ♦ « ♦ Ji ' ♦ ? - . » § ♦ ♦ ♦ t ♦ ♦ i ♦ ♦ » ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ This stage is sooo big! Rachael Doss walks gracefully in front of the judges; she was voted Most Photogenic. The queen and her court. . . Dock Row; Sally Patterson, second runner-up; Michelle Jones, fourth runner-up; Toni DeWirr, third runner-up; Robin Walker, first runner-up Front: Shannon Johnson, Miss Woodbridge. Seniors 17

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Shades of the Past, a Night to Remember The search for rhe prettiest, most poised, ond most talented girl to carry the title of Miss Woodbridge began lost spring. The contestants were nominated by their peers through English classes. Twenty-eight girls represent¬ ing all four grade levels par¬ ticipated in the second annual Miss Woodbridge Pageant. The rheme for the pageant was Shades of the Past.” In keeping with the theme, a dance was taught to the girls which contained segments of the Jitterbug, the Charleston, the Twist, and the Moonwolk. This dance was not a part of the competition between the girls; instead, it was for enter¬ tainment and fun. The rheme was also incorporated by hav¬ ing rhe girls appear in outfits from their favorite era. Working on the pageant became an exciting project. As Debbie Sweasy put it, The pageant gave me an oppor¬ tunity to meet new friends and become better ac¬ quainted with the ones I already knew.” The efforts of the S.C.A. and Mrs. Thora Davis, the sponsor, made the pageant more than just a competition; it became a chance to make new friends as well. Finally, the much awaited night arrived with a special aura present in the auditorium. By the close of the evening, a new Miss Woodbridge, Shannon Johnson, was crowned. As Shannon recalls, Being crowned gave me the most incredible feeling of relief and satisfaction of accomplishing something.” Shannon ' s duties have in¬ cluded accompanying the S.C.A. in their activities and being involved in the opening ceremonies for the Lake Ridge Community Park. Shan¬ non also serves to represent the spirit of Woodbridge to the rest of the community. Look at those pearly whites. Robin Walker has just been announced first runner-up ro Miss Woodbridge. Not that question! The ten semi-finolists were required to answer questions, randomly selected, about the Wood- bridge community ond future plans. A rose for the pretty lady ... In the evening gown competition, each con¬ testant is escorted across the stage by gentlemen who volunteered for rhe job. 16 Seniors

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Hey therel Junior, Tony Clark gazes casually while still listen¬ ing to the lecture being given. Paying attention was very im¬ portant because quizzes were often given. And if the square root of 172 is equal to 4 times x ... Brett Rassmussen attempts to solve a very difficult math problem. It fakes intense thought to complete. Above And Beyond Excellence The academics were the most important part of the structure during high school. Among the ciubs, sports, and other activities, the academics were stressed most heavily. Requirements in math, English, physical education, science, and foreign languages were to make us reoR - as going to be c gh year. Those headed for col¬ lege- oak higher classes in math and science to insure their understand¬ ing of what would be expected of them. There were applications to be filled out, essays to be composed, and compulsory fees to be sent in. Lisa Gurz, a senior, said, Filling out all those applications were really awful but receiving my letter of acceptance from my first choice of schools will make it all worth my while. With the ending of the 20 credit diploma, the class of 1986 will be the last to be able to receive the Prince William diploma. With the goal of graduation coming closer and closer, it became less popular to work on school subjects and more appealing to par¬ ty. Senioritis was that dreaded disease which affected most, if not all, seniors especially after first semester exams. Studying became a small hindrance and catching up on sleep on class time was not unusual. Ivan Alevy commented, As soon as these mid-term ex¬ ams are over, it ' s all easy going and down hill. All the over abun¬ dance of studying even¬ tually paid off with the commencement of school, the promise of summer vacation, and of course, the gradua¬ tion of the class of 1986. How much longer until lunch? Ii was easy to let one ' s mind drift especially right before lunct when it become the hardest tc concentrate on any one subject. demies