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

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Curtain Time! Tlfod Stow tt ysft (Go § The lights went on. and the curtains parted. The scenes) had an one aura which set the stage tor Tennessee Williams' play Dark of the ftu n. The Thes- pians. under guid- ance of Mr. James Garrett and Mr. Bill Boyle presented the play in late November 10 eager crowds. Featuring Pat Dooley as John, and Cheryl Rector as Barbara Allen, the play was a story of forbidden love. John was a witch boy who fell in love with Barbara Allen; he must become human to marry her, but he can only stay a human if Barbara Allen remains faithful to him for a year. There This is the first production the new school has produced which made a profit. — Allison Bloxsom Class of '87 were twists and turns in the plot. Barbara Allen was assaulted, thus breaking her oath to be faith- ful. She later died and John, according to the arrangement, turned back into a witch. The play proved a success. Due to a classic Williams play, portrayed in fine fashion by the actors, and eye catching scenery, the theatre was almost com- pletely filled. This is the first production the new school has produced which made a profit, commented student director Allison Bloxsom. Above: Less than proud parents, Kim Hood and Matt Hayden sing a song lamenting their daughter's choice of a fiance. Right: An intense Pat Dooley played John in the fall piay. 24 Student Life

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Beachfest! T Mmh The Neptune Festival, beginning Septem- ber 13th with preliminary events, was broken into two parts due to the much talked about hurricane Gloria. Though the extremely inclement weather put a damper on several events, it did not deter students from partici- pating in the festival through various school organizations. Concession stands lined the boardwalk and cries of Coke' Coffee! Popcorn! filled the air. The Key Club booth, sponsored b a local Kiwanis chapter. was manned b) Students Ironi this school and others I liked being able to help out and meet a lew new people, commented Shelli Hunter. a recruited concession salesperson The SCA had a lood and souvenir booth on the boardwalk and a concession stand at the It was a miserable e veryone who worked blast! Oceana Naval Air Show . Although it rained during the air show, the workers remained undaunted b the weather A tew students even ventured into the downpour and acted as walking and talking advertisements tor their food. It was a miserable dav . the business was rotten, and the air show was cancelled but. bey, evervonc who worked at the booth had a blast! commented Wendell Cosen a The week held several events in store, namelv the sandcastle contest, the surtmg contest, and the ;jreat parade ol king Neptune and his princesses, one ol whom was our own Susan WihkI. a senior So. as one can see. though the Neptune Festival got ofl to a shakv Malt, in the end. most would agree n was .. day . . . but. hey, at the booth had a Wendell Cosen a Class of '87 tins is one chicken who wan'i airaij ol people i mmm mw» Student Life 23

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