Frank W Cox High School - Talon Yearbook (Virginia Beach, VA)

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Steppin' Out Class of '83 Takes the First Step One of the most special nights Conning to pronn as a junior Although I was only a hostess of any senior's year is that long- was lots of fun; the band and food at the prom, 1 had the best time I'd awaited, big event: PROM. The were great 1 hope our senior prom had in a long time. The atmos- goes as well, remarked Kim Ho- phere was the best. Everyone was ward. excited and so many people were The best thing 1 remember dancing that you couldn't move, about the prom was the enthusias- stated Monique Travelstead. tic spirit that filled the room. Every- The theme Steppin' Out was one danced and enjoyed definitely appropriate for the 1983 themselves, stated Tracy Gre- prom. The seniors were stepping gory. out on May 21st and would soon Starting at 7:00, everyone began be stepping out forever at gradua- te arrive, and the rooms were tion. nearly filled by 9:00. Dining, danc- Class of 1983's Prom could be considered one of the best and most special occasions of the en- tire year. The scene was Little Creek Officer's Club, May 21, a beautiful, clear spring night. The Club was decorated in a tropical, exotic fashion, with bamboo fans and a paradise effect. Dinner, which was provided by the Club, was a great success. Because of the band. Sneak Preview, the dance floor was constantly packed. ing, and socializing went on until midnight, and then the guests started to filter out. Arriving at Prom, Sean Brennan and Donna Hoffman are taken by surprise. Last years Prom was held at the LidJe Creek Officers Club. Prom 9

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After helping with Prom, the hosts and ine Vion. Karen Rii er. Will Hayden, hostesses gather for a picture. The Ju- Chris O'Neil, Jim Palermo. Jon Waite, nior attendants were Eva Kapos. Moni- and Troy Parker, que Travelstead, Debbie Tucker, Christ- Jack Quarterman and Paula Peak casually enjoy the atmosphere of the dance. Lingering for one last memory. Steve Run- nells and Kay Sutherland enjoy the final moments of Prom. 8 Prom

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- (, J- ecy baby o dLTncLad a A Brand New School Underclassmen Take an Interest The students enjoyed the pre- sentation and were thankful for the sneak preview through the halls. Senior Ann Swapp connmented, The tour of the school helped nne find my classes on the first day of school. The S.C A Advisor, Mrs. Holland, connmented, More students . 0-A 0v ( ; (2) ( jy V- At first, the students gathered in the cafeteria to watch a welcoming : cheer from the Varsity Cheer- j • ) II - leaders, a skit by the National (OJ 'C y(C' -O A Honor Society and a performance ( J ' by the Coquettes. Then they wat- Q VjfYV O XjiA ' (3CL h °vie The Best Years of ' , Your Life . After, a guided tour was IC OCrryTXAJjTTL iven. The freshmen and sopho- tnores were taken to different sta- came than we had ever hoped to L Oc-JC- tions throughout the new building attend; it's nice to see students tak- ( W' W (j7w i ,py Cheerleaders and Coquettes, ing an early interest in the new ' iiJjU- where they were encouraged to school. The students left Orienta- get involved in various activities, tion content and confident with the Tracy Gregory, who was speaking knowledge of their new school. at the Heritage station, remarked, Camille Davis and Jennifer I had a blast teaching the under- Clarke, the co-chairmen of Orien- classmen about Cox High tation, began the planning of School's heritage. Orientation in early August. With The juniors and seniors arrived the help of several other students at Orientation to be welcomed and the S.C.A. officers, they dili- Cheerieaders Kim Armsuong and Liz back. They were also given a short gently worked together to orient Jones wait for the Sophonnores and ■' = j a Freshmen to arrive on Orientation Day. tour throughout the new schooi. the Students to the school. i r The Coquettes of 1983-84 perform their routine for the Freshmen and Sophomores at orientation. 10 Orientation