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

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CHS’ rising stars shine The 1983 talent show dazzled the audience with its inspiring perform- ers. The students worked diligently to present a superior program. A great deal of individual work was required to make the acts shine as they did. The Student Council production was emceed by Robin Davis and John Price. Their humorus antics kept the show going, despite numerous sound problems. While the judges were tallying their votes, the Indianettes presented a sen- sational dance to “Working for the Weekend. Last year's show consisted of 15 superb acts ranging from music to dance to gymnastics. The band, Proletariet with members Tom With- erington, Marc Story, Mike Lang- ston, and Gene Copeland, cap- tured 3rd place with their original song, “Just a Dream Away. Kristi Matthews won 2nd place singing “Thanks for Being a Friend. The win- ning talent of Tony Bethune, O.C. Pride, and Sammy Williams The Scor- pio's — thrilled the audience with their impressive performance of the popping dance. The talent show was a challenge for the students and helped them exhibit their nu- merous talents and ambitions. — Michele Harris 24 TALENT SHOW

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Hitting the town in style On March 12, thirty-four lovely contestants stepped out for the Miss CHS pageant. To begin the evening, they performed a dance routine to Joe Jackson's Stepping Out. The girls then changed into an informal dress and were introduced by their escorts. Mr. Ledon Anchors, the emcee, told of the ambitions and interests of each girl as they made their formal walk. The talent portion of the evening was present- ed by the top ten finalists. Kelly Aus- tin was chosen as talent winner, Prue Tippins, Teresita Gagnon, and Stacy Woods sang; Kendra Brown performed a contortion routine; Robin Davis exhibited her talent in an oral presentation; Gigi Smith per- formed with batons and knives; Kathryn Stein presented a flute solo; and Diana Goodson and Susan Van Putte presented classical piano solos. When it was time for the magic moment of the evening, Mr. An- chors announced the winners. Gigi Smith was chosen as 4th runner-up, Prue Tippins — 3rd runner-up. Tere- sita Gagnon — 2nd runner-up, and Robin Davis — 1st runner-up. With the final selection being Kelly Austin as Miss CHS 1983. — Michele Harris r MISS CHS 23

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1. Throughout the evening John Price told many bad jokes, Robin Davis at- tempted to hide her face at this one. 2. In her beautiful operatic voice, Miriam Merriwether sang a song from the op- era, The Telephone.” 3. Choctaw's own Pat Benatar, Cathi Perrett. per- formed an arrangement of Pat Benatar songs with the band Members Only. 4. As the contestants anxiously await the judges' final decision, Toni Dr ago decid- ed to clown around. 5. A band consist- ing of 3 members. Critical Mass, present- ed their rendition of La Villa Stran- giato. 6. Thanks For Being a Friend” was performed by Kristi Matthews. 7 The first place winner. The Scorpio's, proudly display their plaque. TALENT SHOW 25