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

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(Top) Senior representative Kim Haynie. (Bottom) Senior representative Natalie Taylor. MajesHc Itfterlac e CiiUer at Halftivne The 1986 Homecoming night was filled with excitement. Although our football team suffered a loss, the halftime celebration was colorful and memorable. The Theme, The Past is the Key to the Future, challenged the students to portray on their float previous events that had relevance to the years to come. Every float showed time, creativity, and much effort put forth by members of each organization. The fourth-place winner out of ten floats, the Latin Club, showed the chariot as a fore-runner of the spaceship. The French Club took third place with their focus on the French and Indian War. The second place winner, the sophomore class, showed edu- cation as the key. The winning float was The newly-crowned queen Mandy Tavares enjoys her victory ride around the track. The creative portrayal of Alice and the Looking Past Mirror by the Junior Class won first place. that of the junior class, showing and the Looking-Past Mirror. The Homecoming Court presentation at half-time was a show of elegance. The 1 985 Homecoming Queen, Rachel Atkinson, returned to crown the new queen, Mandy Tavares. Our principal, Mrs. Lottie B. Waters, presented Mandy with a bouquet of one dozen roses. Other senior representa- tives were Meg Dobson. Kim Haynie, Amy Riddick, and Natalie Taylor. Junior representatives were Nicole Andrews and Sheri Miles. Representing the sophomore class were Amy Collier and Michelle Whetmore. The Freshman Class chose Amber Medlin and Courtney Wilson as their representatives. 72 O $TL D£A T L(F£ ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooi

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Yj- efrev atcKOu . is of longing were finally coming to an end as the time for the holiday vacation approached. The foyer was decorated in iigreen and reds as visions of vacation danced in students' heads. The tree in the cafeteria was decorated with care, and everyone hoped vacation would soon be there. Beginning in December, various holiday activities were organized. On December , sixth, the S.C.A. had a dance, hosting the well-known East Coast band. The Ravens. Although the band did not live up to its reputation, the dance was still a success due to the thorough planning of the dance committee. The following week the cheerleaders held a pep rally in holiday style, featuring Mark Petersen as Santa Claus. The week of the 15th was a busy one. The S.C.A. sponsored a contest in which homeroom classes were encouraged £ decorate their doors to win a S40 certificafe for the teacher at the restaurant of his choice and a wall clock or electric pencil sharpener for the classroom. First place was awarded to Mrs. Frost and her home- room class. At the same time, students were given the opportunity to show their appreciation for the faculty by participating in Secret Santa week. Students chose a teacher to do something special for, such as giving them a gift. The following Mon- day, the S.C.A. held a reception so that the participating teachers could meet their Secret Santas. Throughout the month, the holiday spirit was alive and well. Falcons Wrap Up ike Hoddays In sixth bell lunch, Kristen Wilcox and Molly Whelahan take a break Irooi eating to visit Santa Claus, Jonn Dustin. Santa Claus. Mark Petersen, greets all of his fans at the Holi- day Pep Rally before collecting their wish lists. 1k O SlUDSNl Ufe ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo