Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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The mock election held on No- vember 3 gave students the chance to vote for the candidate of their choice. All six of the Presidential candidates listed on the Virginia bal- lot were represented by senior gov- ernment students, as were the two candidates for the House of Repre- sentatives. The Presidential candi- dates and their representatives were: Jimmy Carter(Cindy Black- well), Ronald Reagan (Mike Wild) John Anderson (Bobby Knox), Barry Commoner (Mary St. George), Clifton deBerry (Susan Wiggins), and Ed Clark (David Younkins). The candidates for the House were Cecil Jenkins (Annette Davis) and Robert Daniel (Debbie Fellman). A week was set aside before the election for registration with a dead- line of October 31, and the voting was done by secret ballot outside the auditorium after the November 3 as- The Unknown Voter. On November 3, regis- tered voters like this mystery student cast their ballot for President. sembly. In this assembly, each representa- tive. was given the opportunity to speak for his or her candidate. Of course, each candidate left the stage to shake hands with the people in the front rows while the band played. Other highlights also enlivened the assembly. First, the very enthu- Siastic Jimmy Carter supporters were inspired to run down the aisle after Cindy Blackwell’s speech. Then, the speech that Mary St. George gave in support of Barry Commoner was followed by a pre- sentation of branches to the people in the front row. Also, David Youn- kins’ speech for Ed Clark was ac- cented by two alert-looking body guards (who were in reality Tony Mault and Ricky Mytych). After the ballots were counted, Ronald Reagan was found to be the “President-elect.”” Robert Daniel won the House seat. Signed, co-signed, and signed again! A con- glomeration of campaign posters plastered the auditorium in preparation for Monday’s mock election. “You know he works for you.” Senior gov- ernment students also represented 4th Dis- trict Congressional candidates. Debbie Fell- man speaks on behalf of incumbent Bob Dan- iel. Mock Election 13

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Hail to the Chief. Republican candidate Ron- ald Reagan was elected the 40th President of the United States in a landslide victory. On election day at 8:15 p.m., before the polls in California had even closed, NBC news de- clared Reagan the winner. Reagan received 489 electoral votes to incumbent Jimmy Cart- er’s 49, marking a swing toward a more con- servative philosophy in the U.S. The Senate also gained a Republican majority, while the House remained under the control of the Democrats. “Now that I have your attention. . .”” David Younkins speaks for the Libertarian candi- date Ed Clark. He was the only candidate that came complete with his own body guards. Body guard Tony Mault looks on protective- ly. CEO AOE, BEER CBRN 12 Mock Election

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RAIN, The theme of Homecoming was “MAGIC”, an ironic theme because we really could have used a little! The Homecoming Co mmittee faced an unusual situation-it rained! In ad- dition to this, only four organiza- tions entered floats in the parade. The football game was postponed until Saturday night, but the crown- ing of the queen was held Friday night at the dance in the gym. The dance, featuring “Red Bird” was ar- ranged by Homecoming committee chairman, Sandra Darley. Janice Hicks was crowned Homecoming Queen, and Gina Phillips won the ti- tle of Maid of Honor. A spirit contest was held during Homecoming week. Activities in- cluded a flag re-dedication, bonfire, RAIN GO AWAY Traitor day, Homecoming assembly, Trucker day, and concluded with Homecoming. The seniors won the spirit contest, placing first in every activity except two. The juniors won the pep rally, and the freshmen won the float competition. Perhaps a little magic was present because theTruckers clenched their first victory of the season with a 28-6 win over Manor. The yearbook had its own prob- lems as well. Due to the weather, editor Debbie Supinski could not lo- cate the photographer. “I was al- most in a frenzy. After about thirty phone calls and awild goose chase I luckily ran into the photographer at the school!” Smile! Members of the 1980-81 Homecoming court pose prior to the evening’s coronation. They are: Michele Degaraff (sr.), Janice Hicks (sr.), Gina Phillips (jr.), Tammy Maddrey (jr.), Pam Milby (sr.), Beth Dunlap (sr.), Anne Goldman (sr.), Sherri Calhoun (jr.), Janet Wil- liams (jr.), Tracey Howell (jr.), Marlene Barnes (jr.), and Kendra Davis (sr.). Happy Tears. Gina Phillips tearfully accepts the title of Homecoming Maid of Honor at the dance. She is escorted by junior Brian Carr. Clownin’ around. Along with the Homecom- ing floats, the parade featured the Little League teams and cheerleaders, and many students like Lori Thomas dressed up to de- light the crowd. 14 Homecoming