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

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After graduating, Scott Voliva stands in line to receiv his real diploma. )0000000000000000000000000000000 $TU.' .. v f UfS O

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- A VX prC ' r ?%: ?5 w .i: „, SON e s J( «'' • «■ W Coming Oi ii Info ihe Real World! The weatherman was wrong. Ram had been predicted all day, and many seniors were wishing they had voted to hold gradu- ation at the Pavilion. However, when the sun broke through the gray sky in the late afternoon , it was obvious that the choice to hold the ceremony in the stadium was the best one. The proud parents and guests of 500 graduating seniors filed into the stadium and found seats on the bleachers while anxiously awaiting the commencement of the service. The traditional Pomp and Cir- cumstance could be heard as the ecstatic seniors marched onto the field. Several speakers were scheduled, including Mr. Bill Whitehurst. Following his talk, Susan Wood gave a memorable valedictory speech. Finally it was time for the seniors to receive their diplomas. While Mr. Williams and Mr. Porter announced the students' names. Dr. Karlen and Mrs. Waters shook hands and distributed diplomas. The service was finally completed , and 500 hats flew up into the air. The happy graduates marched off of the field to meet their parents and attend the reception in the cafeteria. ''4 . i ' - - V During the commencement ceremony, |unior Audrey Hernaridez looks enviously at the graduates. Wishful thinking , perhaps? 2 O S' UDSNl LIFE oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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Spiriir Week Nerd Day provided us with many laughs like this one from Billy Sawyer. TrtP k pu -hn Fnlrnn Fp jpr isual things began to ;;.4.. D;:r, (Junng the third week in ...ober. Flatbeds were parked uehind the stadium and there was a isady stream of lumber and pizza deliveries. Saws hummed and hammers pounded nails as clubs and classes began to put their floats fnto final form. All week long competition between the classes thrived. Spirit links were sold dur- ing all lunches and the winning evidence, thousands of Senior green links, was on display at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Dressup days added a little color and ex- citement to the pre-Homecoming fes- tivities. Fifties day brought out greasers and bobby-soxers and Denise Morgan was the best bopper of them all. Tuesday was career day and every profession imaginable was represented, even housewives in this age of modern women. Doctor Pennington and John Jansen MD took first place . . . STAT. Max Headroom rubbed shoulders with Tina Turner and more than one Dolly Parton dined in the cafeteria. What looked like Halloween was actually Celebrity Day and Donald Morris as our own Mr. Porter captured the first prize among the rich and famous. Thursday brought out the Alfred E. New- man in all of us on the first Nerd Day during Spirit Week. Unmatched polyester and pen- filled pockets were proper attire with Christi Davis and Ted Sakis, scoring highest for the overall tackiness. Faculty and students alike decked out in Green and Gold on Friday which began with the now traditional Senior Spirit Parade. Resplendent in green and yellow balloons, senior Cathy Welborn floated to a first place win. At the Homecoming Pep Rally there was further competition between classes in the form of cheers and relay races led by a new member of the cheering squad, Cheer- leader Dr. Karlen!! When asked why she decided to join the squad. Dr. Karlen re- plied, I dressed up like a cheerleader to show a little school spirit. It was a lot of fun. The competition was fierce as Alan Norman, Ricky Engel, and Ambitious freshmen Brent Bohike and Ryan McGuinness dis- Marc Mayette awaited the judges' decision on Green and Gold cuss the battle of the burgers on Career Day. Day 70 O ?Tl D£AiT L(F£ ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo)