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

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•The f ' 't ' Sharing a musical moment, Nicole Andrews sings to her son, Larry Bayles in Once Upon A Mattress. Under , the direction of n drama teacher Mr. Garrett, both |he spring and fall drama productions were pectacular success. The spring musical was a himsical production based on the fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea. Meg Dobson as rincess Winnifred the Wobegone charmed rince Dauntless, Larry Bayles. Other fine perfor- ances were given by Pat Dooley , Jeff Ames, and icole Andrews. Commented senior Allison Blox- om, choreographer, We had so many people out that Mr. Garrett chose a musical with a arge cast. It was a great group of people to work ;ith. The fall play, The Man Who Came To Dinner, starred Sally March and Larry Bavles. The olav. a comedy, depicting a stranger taking advantage of an innocent family, ended with an ironic twist. The elaborate sets demanded the skills and time of the Drama II, III, IV classes. Each production required countless hours of rehearsal each week,, and the final products reflected the talent and time that went into each. Musical cast member Matt Jackson said, It was hard work but definitely worth every minute of ef- fort. Cast in the role of a seductress, Amy Riddick casts a coy glance toward Larry Bayles, the man who came to dinner. Aspiring actresses Kristin Regula, Missy Bell, and Anne Filer Acting as the estranged aunt. Nicole Andrews confides in discuss the latest news. Larry Bayles during the fall play. oDoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo SlUPB l Uf£ O 77

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Junior Nell-Garwood MacEachern and her date Tim Blanchard give their most sophisticated look to the photographer. Junior Scott Sjovall and Jerri Edwards take time out to admire his ring. On The Town Lei ike Good Times Roil! 3:00 — Anticipation rose in the heails of juniors as the hour for ring Dance approached. 5:00 — Juniors all over the Cox district began to prepareforthenight'sfestivities. Asthe girls primped in front of mirrors, their dates waxed their dads' Mercedes. 6:30 — Dates began arriving in their shining cars at the homes of junior girls all over the city. As parents fumbled frantically with cameras, couples posed in front of the fireplace with phony smiles. 7:00 — Couples began arriving at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. Excited voices could be heard from inside the hotel. Males awkwardly helped their dates out of cars and up to the door. 7:30 — Dinner was se rved. After dining, the dancing started. 10:30 — The ring ceremony started as people approached the bridge with their dates to receive their rings. They wobbled onto the bridge over a shaky cinder- block and kissed one another. 12:00 — Midnight! Juniors left the Executive Center with rings on their fingers, blisters on their feet, and a warm memory of the highlight of their junior year. 1(0000000000000000000000000000000 $TUD£A T L S O 7