Churchland High School - Trucker Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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MOCK ELECTIONS As the R.O.T.C. Color Guard set the mood for the assembly with the showing of “Old Glory,” the candi- date representatives in the CHS Mock Election nervously looked ove r their speeches. Even though the activity was not required, many students volunteered to take part. Kristin Swanson, Mistress of Ceremo- nies, and Bob Webb, the announcer, added to the authenticity of the mock election. Mrs. Tracey Dussia, government teacher, noted that ‘the purpose of the mock election was to generate enthusiasm and interest in the political system. It was an effort to overcome apathy.” Seventy-six percent of the seniors came forward to sign up to vote, the largest percentage to register. The overall percentage of the student body voting was fifty-nine percent, a smaller percentage than the nearly 2 seventy-five percent in the actual city election. In the race for Commonwealth’s Attorney, Tom Duckwall, aided by Kim Little, spoke for George Talbot, an Independent. Pamela Williams and Campaign Manager William Norman supported Democrat Johnny Morrison. Talbot won at CHS with fifty-two percent of the vote but was defeated by Morrison in Portsmouth. In the Eightieth District race, Tony Pritchard was in favor of Flemming Little and Steve Roberts backed Cleaves Manning. Manning triumped over Little by a percent- age of almost three to one. The representatives for the Seventy-ninth District race were James Trailor for Jay Garrett and Chip Olander, aided by the theatri- cal Mike York, for Johnny Joannou. Joannou, Democrat, won both in Churchland and in the district. In the Fourth District Congress- ional race, Sherie Speegle represent- ed Norman Sisisky with the help of Marian Thurner. Bob Daniel was represented by Danette Spaugh, who had a personal interview with him three days before the election. Daniel won at CHS but was upset by Sisisky in the city election. Candidates for the hotly-contested Senate race were supported by Karen Bromberg and Ginny Ward for Dick Davis and Jerry Butler for Paul Trible. Jerry had a royal entrance to the popular Billy Squire tune, “Everybody Wants You.” Authority was conveyed by the bodyguards Shawn Phillips, Tom Wiggins, Marc Kersey, and Mark Marchetti. Church- land resident and former Mayor Dick Davis won at CHS and in Portsmouth, but he lost the statewide election by about four thousand votes. | Vote for my candidate. Pam Williams encourages the student body to vote for her candidate. “My candidate says ...”’ Tom Duckwall tries to interest students in the elections. My candidate promises. Tony Pritchard supports Flemming Little in the candidate race. 26 MOCK ELECTIONS

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On television. Alexis Carrington Colby and Mark Jennings of Dynasty embrace, as Alexis seeks solace after her son’s death. Here’s to you. B.F. Schlegel (Mark Lauer) and Rosalie (Stacey Smith) toast each other in the musical number “Humming” from the production of Carnival. Both worked long hours to perfect the scene. GON ad SR Rs ac Be ee] ENTERTAINMENT 25

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——— u promise.” Steve Roberts proclaims that Cleaves Manning will do the job. Oh beautiful.” Sherie Speegle with help of the Villagers sells her candidate. A little help from friends. Jerry Butler is protected by his agents. “| want everyone to know.” Jerry Butler supports Paul Trible for Senate. My candidate is good. Chip Olander and Mike — Dick Davis. Davis waves “hello” to supporters. York convince the students that Jay Garrett is the best. MOCK ELECTIONS 27