Pine Forest High School - Pifonoca Yearbook (Fayetteville, NC)

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Hard work pays off! Dana Maye, Vanessa Maiello, and Michelle Duffer receive awards for having the most sponsors of the contestants in the pag- eant. Happiness is winning it all -- the first time you try! Sophomore Peggy Blackwell was another winner for the Class of '88 y THE SEARCH TS ON Each year in mid-November on two evenings, the search is on for a new Miss Pine Forest. On November t2 and 13, 1985, 146 contestants compet- ed for the coveted crown. Preparations for the pageant began long before the actual days arrived. Informational meetings were held and con- testants began a search for sponsors, which proved ex- tremely successful. On the fi- nal evening of the pageant, sponsor awards were present- ed to Michelle Duffer for hav- ing the most sponsors, Vanessa Maiello - first runner-up, and Dana Maye - second runner- up. After, securing a sponsor, girls searched far and wide for the perfect gown. Anticipation built as the week of the pag- eant approached. The purpose of practice, held on Monday and Tuesday during 2nd and 3rd periods was to build confi- dence, but in reality, the trial -walk on stage seemed to make the girls realize that the big day was here at last which brought on another attach of nerves. Most contestants checked out either physically or mentally early to prepare for their moment on stage. Arriving an hour prior to show time, the contestants staked out their space in Mr. Fields' classroom, which was transformed into a dressing room. Some arrived in sweat- pants and curlers, looking any- thing but glamorous. Howev- er, soon lovely ladies emerged to have a quick picture snapped before lining up backstage. As her number was an- nounced, each girl slowly made her way around the ramp allowing the iudges a closer scrutiny. Surprisingly, the appearance, which had entailed hours and hours of preparation, was over in a mat- ter of minutes. Approximately half of the contestants were chosen to return for the next night's competition. The anxiety and excitement seemed to double on the final evening as eleven finalists were selected. loni Parker, Miss North Carolina, enter- tained and then the announce- ment was made to complete the evening. Pageant spon- sors, the junior class, Fi-lA, and DECA, had had a successful fund raising activity. More im- portantly, each contestant had shown courage and school spirit and grown in immeasur- able ways. 26 ldeatim is

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Invasion of the Nerds! Robert Hob- by, Christine Tobler, Shannon West, Sharon Melton, Todd Sherman, and Kelly Cain enjoy the Powderputt Game, ITS A CELEBRATION After the victory over the Golden Bulls, many ot us cele- brated by attending the Home- coming Dance in the cafeteria. Gradually, both the upper and lower levels tilted with students ready to party. Groups ot friends joked and prodded each other to the dance tloor where some energetically danced to music played by guest DI Reggie Thompson. His variety of music allowed everyone to find something he or she enjoyed. The tum, how- ever, was not just to be found in the cafeteria or on the dance floor. In the tish pond friends chatted cheerfully about any- thing or nothing, and couples escaped to a quieter, more inti- mate atmosphere. The two-hour dance passed quickly. For some it was the tirst Homecoming Dance and an initiation to a ureal senior 0 high dance . For many sen- iors, it was the final Homecom- ing Dance. Whether the first or last, the event allowed us to share pride in our victory and our sense of togetherness grew. A week ot fun and diversion had ended perfectly and we reluctantly prepared tor Mon- day morning reality. Features 25

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A queen entertalns Fayetteville s Smihng at the judges the eleven own Miss Noith Caroline loni Parker linilists ire presented to the audience gm 1 spetifii song cturinq tm tindl tor onelist look betoretlie winners are Forfdall she does, Sue Bass is present- ed a special gift ot appreciation by lenniter Dorman, Miss Pine Forest, l985. And the winners are . . . Tonya Ad- ams, Second Runner-up, Peggy Black- well, Miss Pine Forest 1986, Angie Taylor, First Runrier-up, Fam Ritikonq, Third Runner-up, Features 27