Potomac High School - Prowler Yearbook (Dumfries, VA)

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Fun At Play Selling toys at Twentieth Century Toy Store is fun for Bea Quintavalli. She likes to watch the children’s eyes light up when they find just the right toy. Don’t let smoke get in your eyes ... Matt Pope and Mike Flynn spend a sum¬ mer weekend camping near Saint Mary’s River. Summer was a time of varied activities for Potomac students. After a short break from school, some attended summer school, others went to special enrichment seminars and camps, and some students decided to stay home and just relax. For some students earning extra money was an important factor during the summer. The majority of students who worked felt that money was the most important aspect, but the experience they gained would also be valuable. Steve Dunlap, who works at Peebles Department Store said, “Money isn’t the only thing I like. I want to get personal satisfaction from my job.” Most of the students felt they earned their pay. Though advancement was limited and not many wanted to continue their present work after graduation, they were getting ex¬ perience that would help them with future jobs. Ringing up the cash register, Steve Dunlap a senior, works hard to please his customers at Peebles Department Store. New routines must be ready when school begins in the fall. Stacy Reed, Kim Angelo, and Kathy Neary strive for perfection. Student Life 15

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Pride On The Job A senior, Sandy Griffith clears tables at Wendy’s. Students frequent many of the fast food restaurants in the immediate vicinity. At Potomac library Sharon Arcaro stacks books on the shelves. Working at Riding over bumpy fields and steep hills is one of Mike Cook’s favorite summer the library not only gave Sharon extra money but also helped her learn pastimes, about classifying books. 14 Student Life

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Graduation.. . Overcoming her nervousness Valedictorian, Kathy Smith addresses the class. One of her many accomplishments was her attendance at Governor’s School for the Gifted. Then The Rains Came All eyes were turned skyward on June 1, 1984 as seniors and their relatives and friends entered the stadium for the final graduation exercises. Rain had been predicted and the ominous dark clouds were evidence that the prediction was coming true. The program went on as scheduled with music provided by the Symphonic Band under the direction of Mr. Richard Dill. Guest speaker was Mr. James McKenzie, Assistant Director of the FBI. The class of 1984 will be remembered for having the highest SAT scores in Prince William County. They were also among the highest in the Northern Virginia area. Five valedictorian awards were presented to: Caroline Alseff, Cynthia Babb, Lisa Cosgrove, Lisa Schwartz, and Kathryn Smith. Although moisture heavy clouds could no longer contain themselves and the rains came just as the final diplomas were being received the spirit of graduation remained undaunted. In addition to her academic achievements, Lisa Cosgrove also represented Potomac in the all County and Regional Choirs. Platform guests from left: Mr. James McKenzie, Assistant Director FBI; Mrs. Mawreen Cad- digan, School Board Representative - Dumfries District; Mr. Robert Ferrebee, Principal; Mr. Gerald Cleary, Chairman - Prince William County School Board; and Mr. Joseph Padgett, Ad¬ ministrative Assistant Prince William County School await the arrival of the graduates. 16 Student Life