Choctawhatchee High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Fort Walton Beach, FL)

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a blending together of pasts and present 8 Homecoming 81 was a week filled with remnants of old blending with new. The entire week was not only a time for the graduated club members to return, but also for the new ones to be initiated. All week long there were classes filled with big birds, Cone heads, baby lions, fairies, and other assorted oddities. Passage through the halls was hindered by Raggedy Ann's pushing pencils with their noses and Wonder Women trying to adjust their unaccustomed apparel. The embarassment of the day was overshadowed by the spirit of tradition ever present at Choctaw. Clubs, classes and various organizations worked literally around the clock to complete their part in Homecoming night's gala. All this coincided with the coming of Halloween, thus making the spectacle even more extraordinary. All in all, Homecoming 81 was a tremen- dous success and revealed itself in the glowing faces of everyone at Choctaw. HOMECOMING 17

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1) Mr. Jones directs a rousing bout of Yackety Sax to get the pep rally rolling. 2) Suzanne Gregory scurries from chants of Kill the wabbit, kill the wabbit. 3) Tony Pratofiorito asks Mrs. Schaffer, Yes, but will you respect me in the morning, Melody? 4) Indianettes put on a show of goulish delights to commemorate the coming of Halloween. 5) Clay Carroll scopes out his class for possible dates for the Homecoming dance. 6) Taking no chances after hearing reports of high tides, Daphne Dent comes to school prepared for the worst. 7) Through it all Julie Lopez is still able to smile. 8) Returning Queen of '80, Gina Wilson, gives students a solemn moment to reflect upon. 9) Beth Mayo receives a scolding for leaving her toys in the halls. 16 HOMECOMING

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Students give it everything they've got at i The theme for the 1980-81 talent show was On Broadway , which set the mood for all talents exhibited throughout the evening. It was kicked off by a rendition of the theme song by Bruce Adams and an accompanying dance by the Indian- ettes. This was followed by a brilliant array of acts, such as, singing, dancing, impersonations, and in- strumental groups. Sponsored by student council, the years talent show was emceed by the infamous John Guzalak and Craig Sherman. With their slapstick comedy they were able to cleverly fill up time between performances and give the audience a few laughs. In the end, the twenty-one acts were narrowed down to the six winners. Taking first place was the band Nightwind , second went to Prue Tippins with the song Noth- ing , third was awarded to Jose Santiago and his band for Black Magic Woman , Toni Drago won for her interpretation of Cher, taking fourth place, Cathi Perrett received fifth place singing Touch Me In The Morning , and the stupendous Senior Six took sixth place with their modern dance routine. Through the skill and imagination put forth in this production, it was one of the best yet. 18 TALENT SHOW