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
1. A-level results day
Garforth Community College students celebrate in August 1999. Pictured, from left, are Melanie Maddison, Hannah Roberts and Samantha Kell. Photo: Justin Lloyd
2. A-level results day
Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield with his A-level results in August 1999. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
3. A-level results day
Beeston's Angie Alderson celebrates with son Oliver after passing three A-levels in August 1999. Photo: James Hardisty
4. A-level results day
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. Photo: Gary Longbottom
5. A-level results day
Lawnswood School students Mayada Younis (left) and Ajit Sigh Rai are both delighted after opening their A-level results in August 1997. Photo: Justin Lloyd
6. A-level results day
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. Photo: Justin Lloyd