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

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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

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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) John Guzalak shows his disgust at Craig Sherman's weak attempts at entertainment. 2) Len Emmick, Marc Filion, Tom Gillen, and Jose Santiago create magic with “Black Magic Woman . 3) Cathi Perrett slows the mood with her rendition of Touch Me In The Morning . 4) Toni Drago places fourth with her authentic imitation of Cher. 5) Marcel Aigret demonstrates that maybe the King is not dead. 6) Bruce Adams sets the New York city atmosphere with the song On Broadway . 7) Who but Prue Tippins could make something out of Nothing ? 8) Kim Veal caught in the act during a dance routine performed by Tracy Pfeiffer, Daphne Dent, Carol Macleay, Beth Mayo, and Kim. 9) Nightwinds Les Fagan is accompan- ied by Jim Clemons, John Dingus, Steve Ellison, and Marc Filion. TALENT SHOW 19