Frank W Cox High School - Talon Yearbook (Virginia Beach, VA)

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SPIRIT WEEK MEMORIES OF A HAPPY HOMECOMIMG I Homecoming got off to a ■shakey start in 1983. Due to the ■fact that no posters were hung on fthe wails announcing Spirit Weetc, it seemed a surprise to many stu- dents on Monday in school to find (Some people with their clothes on backwards. However after a somewhat unstable beginning, (Homecoming turned out to be a great week. Besides Spirit Week, there was lalso a Pep Rally held to encourage ithe Homecoming spirit. The ISophomores pulled off an as- tounding victory during the class compeitions, obtaining the infa- fmous Spirit Jug. Tim Brunick, President of the Sophomore class, commented, 1 think that Homecoming was a big success. 1 was very proud of the whole ischool, especially the Sopho- jmore class, for exhibiting such school spirit. A Masqurade Ball was held in the cafeteria, which was attended by many people dressed in vari- ous costumes. David Andrews and Ted Yoder were awarded The Best Dressed Couple . Ted Yoder commented, It was pretty fun, it seems everyone had a good time. The Homecoming football game had a large turnout, unfor- tunately the Falcons were de- feated by the Kellam Knights During the halftime, Beverly Kidd was crowned as the Cox Home- coming Queen. Shortly after- wards Beverly was quoted as saying, 1 was shocked. All in all. Homecoming '83 turned out considerably well. Smith Cubine summed it all up by saying, Even though we did not win our football game, it was still a great Homecoming. The Homecoming theme brought many clever ideas for costumes. Ted Yoder and David Andrews won the costume contest for the best dressed couple. Dressing in various costumes at the Home- coming Masquerade dance, Rachel Atkin- son, Claye Conkwright, Kitty Myugen, Camilie Davis, Eva Kapos, and Jon Waite proudly display their diversity. Homecoming 17

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During the Homecoming pep rally, seniors, juniors, sophomores and fresh- men participated in spirit races. Cheer- leaders, Beverly Kidd, Melissa Maiek, Kitty Mguyen and Michelle Moyer, watch as se- nior Ronald Cuffee pops his balloon. An anonymous masked couple take a quiet but gruesome break at this year's Homecom- ing Masquerade Ball, which turned out to be a great success, Pam Brien and Cherly Rector along with Mike Ledlow, show their 50s style during spirit week. 16 Spirit Week

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FROM WORK TO VACATION REMEMBER THE SGMMER OF '83 Summer of '83 seemed to slip by rapidly, like sand through an open hand. Although no one con- sidered summer long enough, it was filled with excitement and ad- venture. Many students from Cox found themselves touring in Europe. An- tastasia Grekusis traveled in Greece to participate in an Ionian village on the Ionian Sea. Antasta- sia remarked about her trip, Oh, it was so thrilling, I had the best time. Greece was gorgeous. But of course, most vacations were spent closer to home on beaches such as Duck, Buxton, and Hatteras. Not to mention the numerable Taking pleasure in the sunny poolside at- mosphere, Bill Townsend performs his im- itations for entertainment visits from out-of-town relatives who came to share in the beach atmosphere. While many students ventured on vacations, others remained in town slaving at their prospective jobs. A few of the popular job spots last summer include Farm Fresh, Jungle Falls, Beach Attending and Life Guarding, just to mention a few. However if one's summer was spent on the job or lying on 83rd street, the summer was the best summer according to the remark from Sean Brennen. The worst part of any summer was when the end drew near and fall ap- proached. 18 Summer Relaxation time was in much demand by the Executive Council after the tedious preparations for Orientation. Monique Travelstead and Chuck Wagner relax and joke around at the pool party for recoopera- tion.