Potomac High School - Prowler Yearbook (Dumfries, VA)

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A Proud Moment The moment has arrived. The graduates rise to begin the walk to the stage and receive their diplomas. Battling the wind graduates make their way to the stadium for the ceremony. The rain held off until the final diplomas were being presented. Student Life 17

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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

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Practice + Persistence = Practicing to achieve perfection whether for a recital, a ten¬ nis match, or a Powder Puff Game can teach us the need for patient persistance when we encounter future difficult situa¬ tions no matter how large or how small. The junior girls reaped the benefits of two weeks of hard prctice that ended in their victory over the senior girls in the Powder Puff by a score of 13-6. They learned the meaning of good sportsmanship (or should I say good sportswomanship?). The girls were coached by members of the varsity football team and were cheered on by junior and senior guys who were bold or brave enough to volunteer. After an overtime victory the junior girls decided it was worth all the hard practice. Showing their strength and power Junior girls dominated the Seniors in Powder Puff football. Powder Puff football means powder puff cheerleaders all played by seniors: Scott Keyawa, Scott McKenzie, Paul Tiede, David Goodrich and Robbie Semper. Receiving first aid on the sidelines Katheleen Grafmuller and Tina Evans are aid¬ ed by Varsity football player coach Sean Rice. Going for the tackle and touchdown Junior girls show once again what they are made of. 18 Student Life