Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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- Parade, halftime program highlight Homecoming; Vivian Burchett reigns as ueen Sandwiched between the White Band and the Green Band, spirited students, dec¬ orated floats, cars and trucks wound their way from City Hall down Armistead Ave¬ nue to Darling Stadium on a damp, blustery Saturday af¬ ternoon. In the damp air, teeth- chattering students and fans waited for the flags of the ROTC Color Guard to herald the approach of the Home¬ coming parade. Arriving at the muddy field, parade units dispersed in anticipation of the 4 p.m. Homecoming game kickoff against the York High Falcons. A hoped for victory, how¬ ever, was not to be. Although senior running back and de¬ fensive back Ralph Brown played an outstanding game, scoring one touchdown and exciting the crowd with long yardage gains, a Falcon field goal crushed the Warriors’ hopes for a win. “We should have won the game,” said senior lineback¬ er Tracy Tobias. “But our penalties and mistakes did us in.” The highlight of the game was halftime when the Home¬ coming Court was presented. Representatives from each class and escorts walked under the crossed swords of the NJROTC Honor Guard to the middle of the field to await the crowning of the Queen by Inter-Club Council President Yvonne Hatfield. Freshmen class attendants were Shawn Tarver and Dawn Pabst. Sophomore at¬ tendants were Kelli Keeter and Jenny Kersis. Junior attendants, Yvette Cormier and Chelie Stubblebine, pre¬ ceded the three senior atten¬ dants, Myrtle Thomas, Viv¬ ian Burchett, and Ingrid Ol¬ son, onto the field. “The Homecoming Queen for 1985 is Vivian Burchett,” announced Hatfield. “I consider being crowned queen a great honor,” said Burchett. Another treat during half¬ time was inner band competi¬ tion. The two bands, Green led by Head Drum Major Pam Hollis and White led by Drum Major Lydia Martin, performed separately for judges. Based on perform¬ ance and appearance, top recognition was awarded to the White Band. The traditional battle of the classes in float competi¬ tion was next. Each class had built a float depicting the 1985 Homecoming theme, “Endangering the Falcons.” Juniors went wild when their float won, shattering a senior tradition. Seniors were in second place, freshmen in third, and sophomores in fourth. Although the game was lost, Homecoming was a day to be proud and spirited. “There was a lot more participation than in recent years. I thought it was a grand success,” said SCA sponsor and Homecoming activities coordinator Mr. Wil¬ liam Cawley. THE AGONY OF DEFEA T: Milan Brown, number 15, is consoled by teammate Ralphel Wilkins, number 41, as they watch the final moments of the 7-10 Homecoming loss to the York High School Falcons. ROYALTY: Members of the Homecoming Court Chelie Stubblebine, Wade Barber, Azi Talibi, Jenny Kersis, Curtis Leppa, and Ingrid Olson watch the game prior to their presen¬ tation on the field during half¬ time activities.

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THE BEST OF FRIENDS: Cherry Mayo and Jenny Gamming took advantage of Twins Day during Spirit Week to dress as twin black and white mimes. JUSTCLOWING AROUND: Cos¬ tume Day, ending Spirit Week the day before Halloween, pro¬ vided Kellee Gorham with an opportunity to be a clown. Spirit Week 19

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WINNING FLOAT: Guarding the progress of their float on the parade route, juniors Kristie Pel¬ ham and Kathy Kennedy roller¬ skate alongside. Juniors won first place for their depiction of the 1985 Homecoming theme, “Endangering the Falcons. ” FL YING HIGH: Running back Ralph Brown, number 32, sprints down field for another big gain in the Homecoming game against York High School. Despite Brown’s efforts, the final score was 7-10. HOMECOMING QUEEN: Vivian Burchett and escort Les Gordon share a moment in the spotlight during the halftime presentation. Burchett, a varsity cheerleader, was the 1985 Queen. Homecoming