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 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield with his A-level results in August 1999. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Beeston
Beeston's Angie Alderson celebrates with son Oliver after passing three A-levels in August 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
3. Corpus Christi
Joanna Hartley was celebrating five grade As and entry to Oxford University outside her school Corpus Christi on Halton Moor. She became the first student to attend Oxford from the school. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
4. Lawnswood School
Lawnswood School students Mayada Younis, left, and Ajit Sigh Rai are both delighted after opening their A-level results in August 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
5. Lawnswood School
Anna Store (right) congratulates Anita Solanki who achieved three grade A's in her A-level exam results in August 1997. The pair studied at Lawnswood School. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
6. Garforth Community College
Students celebrate in August 1999. Pictured, from left, are Melanie Maddison, Hannah Roberts and Samantha Kell. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd