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

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The stands were filled with nicely dressed families, friends, and teachers. Anticipation hung in the air. June 10, 1983, seenned rather normal for most people, but it was much more than an ordinary day for the class of '83. On that warm, windy day the seniors took their march onto the field to the tune of Pomp and Circum- stance. Smiles were plastered on each and every face. Success was the feeling. They knew at that point that they had made it. Most of them were extremely curious of what was in the future for them; whether they were going to college or straight to work. These gradu- ates knew that they had challenges to meet ahead of tht Last Class of the Old Cox Graduation '83 Tears came to the eyes of al- most everyone there as Joe Speckheart, the Valedictorian spoke. One spectator said, His speech was extremely moving and inspiring. This ceremony would be un- forgetable to those seniors, not only because they were graduat- ing, but because it would be the last graduation ceremony held on the football field of the old Cox. It was sad to see so many close friends leave, said one student. As the class pushed their tassels to the other side of their cap, Tim Hale dramatically threw his as if to say. THIS IS IT!! And that was exactly what it was for the class of 1983. Alicia Ballew and(Vera Adams)helped with Graduation by giving diplomas to Mrs. Waters for her to present. 12 Graduation

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Posing as tour guides Randy Williamson and Kitty Mguyen escort students through the halls for their first glimpse of the brand new school. During the tour brief stops 'fff, were made to show aspects of student life J to the Freshmen and Sophomores. f 1 r Holding up the Frank W. Cox High School's flag, Christine Vion and Tracy Gregory ex- plain the school's heritage. - . :o« High School's , ■ rv (jSKXi ieniors Stratton Dechert, Jim Palermo, nd Squeege James represent athletics of- jred at Cox to encourage newcomers to ■ecome Involved in sports. Pcu 4j Orientation 1 1

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Valedictorian Joe Speckhart along with Ju- niors Camille Davis and Tracy Gregory lead the Honor Graduates down the track. JoAnne Ridout shows her enthusiasm as a high school graduate. Principal Lottie B. Waters and Reverend Dickinson listen attentively with the grad- uating class of 1 983 as valedictorian Joe Speckhart delivers his profound state- ment. The optimist always looks at the doughnut while the pessimist looks at the hole. loe Speckhart sits anxiously after receiving lis diploma and giving his speech as Vale- I lictorian. Graduation 1 3