Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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A Freshman ' s Fear, Getting Involved Is A Senior ' s Pleasure! x x 11 is now time for I the morning an¬ nouncements. There will be a mandatory Norsemen meeting after school today at 2:05. Also, there is a National Honor Soci¬ ety meeting on Tues¬ day in lecture one of the auditorium. These were the usual things announced everyday. As they echoed through the halls, everyone was made aware of the latest information about the clubs ' and organizations ' activi¬ ties. Teachers as well as guidance counselors, and parents stressed involvement. Being involved gave the students the oppor¬ tunity to make friends and to have fun. In¬ volvement in extra¬ curricular activities also gave students an extra edge for en¬ trance into colleges. With over thirty- five clubs and organi¬ zations, no one could say that there was nothing for them. There was a variety of clubs available with all kinds of activi¬ ties to take part in. Some clubs such as Norsemen had a se¬ lective entrance pro¬ cess. Others you had to pay dues, such as Jr. Civitans. Some re¬ quired the participa¬ tion in a class, for ex- and ecology, and forensics and de¬ bate. Lastly, there were clubs which re¬ quired certain grade point averages. Na¬ tional Honor Society, for example required a 3.5 GPA, and BETA club required a 3.8. This of course had to Learning the moves ... Norsemen Aaron McDade and Jay Buczsin learn sign language from teachers at Woodbine Preschool. One of the jobs of the Norsemen was to spread good cheer at Christmas time. ample DECA or VICA. Then there were those clubs that were for anybody, and there were many of those. For example, there was SADD, for students against drunk driving, the math club, science be maintained throughout the course of the year. Others were the for¬ eign language honor societies, most of which required an A or B in level two of that particuluar lan¬ guage. But involvement wasn ' t the only nec¬ essary key to having fun. Participation was a must. The Norse¬ men ' s annual initi¬ ation dance, was a big event and usually had a big turnout. The reason was that, not only did the members have fun, but everyone pre¬ sent was welcome to join in the fun. That ' s the type of participa¬ tion needed for a successful and fun year as a club mem¬ ber. Another key to having fun was com¬ mitment. Being reli¬ able and willing to work was an impor¬ tant quality. The thousands of bake sales, inductions, and dances took com¬ mitment and dedica¬ tion and all this of course led to fun! Well, enough of re¬ quirements; now that you know all there is to know, what are you waiting for: GET INVOLVED! Clubs Divider

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Into Let ' s go Vikings! ... Varsity Club members Mike Varner, Jaymie Frankel, and Karin Berzins show their support during the Homecoming Parade. It was a tradition for the Varsity Club to have a truck in the parade. Clubs

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NHS and Beta Club Graduating With Honor A good grade point average is a concern for most students, but to those who strive tor excellence, it is very important because it is that which dic¬ tates entrance and continued member¬ ship to NHS and the Beta Club. To be in either club is an honor. It takes a conscious effort from the beginning in order to meet all the requirements by the time one is a junior. Junior Stacy Gor¬ ing commented, Good grades don ' t come easily for me, I have to really work. I always wanted to be in the Beta Club, so I had to set my mind to it.” Although the grade point aver¬ age is the first re¬ quirement, it is not the only one. Stu¬ dents had to receive ten recommenda¬ tions from faculty members regarding their character, leadership abilities, and other activities. These clubs help the school and its students. NHS offers free tutoring, and with the dues the Beta club collects, they buy what is needed by the school. other school activities. Here if comes! Senior Nicole Crafton keeps her eyes on the ball and prepares herself to return the serve. Along with her mind, Nicole enjoys keeping her tennis In top form. Almost done! Junior Karen Davis helps put the finishing touches on the frame of the junior float. Along with being a member of NHS, Karen was involved in many Clubs