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

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NEPTUNE AT THE BEACH STUDENTS WIN AWARDS AND GET INVOLVED I The 10th annual Meptune Fes- tival was a large success as usual. It ran from September 28th through October 2nd. The at- mosphere was truly exciting with shows, parades, local talents, foods from all parts of the world, dancing, and marathons. There was a magnificent display of fire- works from two different compa- nies. It soon became a contest to see who could out do the other. Constructed by volunteers at the sight of the Neptune Festival was a sand train that ran from about 2 to 2.5 miles long. Officials from the Guiness Book of World Records were on hand to record the sand creation as the largest of its kind ever to be built. Several students participated in the Meptune Festival's Art con- test. Sue McKechnie, a winner of a Merit Award in the art contest, who also participated in the build- ing of the sand train commented, We had a great time, the Cox art students had 5 train cars to build in a matter of hours. We con- nected them up just in time to make the record: just in time to get to the awards assembly. Other winners in the art contest were Monique Travelstead, who won Best In the Show, and Anne Swap, also winning a Merit Award. Another student from Cox, Be- verly Kidd, a cheerleader, was a princess in the Neptune Festival's parade. She was selected by a group of judges after submitting her entry. Beverly added, It was a great honor to be selected as a princess. 1 had a really good time. All in all, the 1983 Neptune Festival was a great success. Those who participated said it was an experience they would not soon forget, and only hope next year will be even better. Art student Monique Travelstead. stands in front of her art pieces at the Boardwalk Art Show. The art show is a major part of the .' 'L.a! 'eptur.e Festival. J JLiftJauJiTI Antique cars are only a small part of the long and elaborate Neptune Parade. Seated with her appointed escourt, Be- verly Kidd respectfully watches the out- standing Air Show. J 20 Neptune

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-1 id i 2 -.-.•.■' . j :: ¥i 4 J r H H y - l';. ...i - .'ISR H V- • { Riding the waves in Hatteras is a favorite pastime.fPete SmitJydemonstrates his pol- ished surfing ability on a late summer day. Sailing Is a delightful and thrilling water sport. Senior Ken Rice and Eddie Walsh prepare a Hobie Cat for an exhilerating ride. Senior Troy Parker practices his skate- board stunts on a nearby skateboard ramp to pass the summer days. ''• ... -4.- - «fe; :mfc-t;4 Summer 19

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I w § Senior Beverly Kidd, the chosen princess for Cox High School, is riding on the Mep- tune Float with King Neptune and his court. Virginia Beach's annual celebration of the Neptune Festival attracts many students. Laura Knocke, Kim Armstrong. (Cindy BarkeriClaye Conkwright and her sister Sandy Martin are intently captured by the sounds of THE DADS. Neptune 21