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
13. Whitcliffe Mount
Whitcliffe Mount School students David Bentley, David Mackrill and Robin Gardner are all smiles on results day in August | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
14. 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
15. Wakefield College
The right result for Wakefield College students Kathryn Allatt, left, and Rachel Collinson in August 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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