Destiny was placed in the hands of thousands of A-level students at schools around Leeds and beyond when that piece of paper was handed over. And your YEP has been on hand to capture the joy, relief, elation and sometimes disappointment. These celebrate the triumphs and tragedy of results days through the 1990s. Are you featured in our gallery of memories? READ MORE: 21 GCSE results day memories from Leeds schools LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. A-level results day
These A level students from The Mount School in York, from left, Katherine Lawler, Sarah Minnis and Alison Henley all boasted the same exam results. Each gained five straight A's in August 1998. Photo: Justin Lloyd
14. Wakefield College
The right result for Wakefield College students Kathryn Allatt, left, and Rachel Collinson in August 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
15. Ossett School
Top A-level students at Ossett School, from left, Stuart Scott, Ceri-anne Phillips and Daniel Whincup-Young celebrate in August 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
16. Bootham School
Joanna Marlow from Bootham School in York pictured talking to her mum after gaining straight A's in August 1997. She was also placed in the top 5 out 7,604 students around the country for her Geography result. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
17. Bradford Girls Grammar School
Hugs of support for a student at Bradford Girls Grammar School whose results didn't quite match expectations in August 1997. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
18. Bradford Girls Grammar School
Student Abi Stephenson is all smiles after coming away with four straight A grades in August 1997. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson