Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Photo by Mark Henley chieuing Ferguson’s annual Awards Assembly for 1987 highlighted the past year by recog- nizing many students for their academic and athletic achievements. Departmental awards were given out by various depart- mental heads, and others were recognized for attaining scholarships or winning ap- pointments to different prestigious institu- tions. These included the Governor’s school, The Margaret Ann Abbitt National Honor Society Scholarship, and the Virginia Tech 4 xcellence Scholarship Award. Many parents and spe- cial guests attended the event. The crowd was entertained by the Ferguson Jazz en- semble, with a musical selection ‘Disney Spectacular,’ and by the Ferguson Show choir. Students excelling in athletics were awarded “grant-in-aids,’’ including senior quarterback Lance Redding from Appala- chian State University, and offensive line- man Antonio Terry from Virginia State Uni- versity. By Greg Brooks Photo by Mark Henley Donaldo Harris receives an award from Mrs. Johnson. Marni Hankins and Laura Beach organize awards. . Photo by Mark Henley - Paul Lambine presents a plaque to Steve Newberry. Mark Morewitz walks up to receive an award. Crowd attentively watches the entertainment at the assembly. take i Photo by Mark Henley Photo by Mark Henley STUDENT LIFE

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Jim Duncan was awarded the prestigious Recco Clayton Award. Teachers watch attentively as awards are handed out. Whitney Espich ambles to receive the Margaret Ann Abbitt National Honor Society Scholarship. Photo by Mark Henley Photo by Mark Henley Mr. White announces one of the many awards. Daron Hall’s spectacular saxophone also amused the whole audience. Photo by Mark Henley AWARDS ASSEMBLY

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eZ ONE MORE NIGHT “One More Night” was all that was asked for by the class of 1987. It all began as early as March and April, as seniors were thinking about Prom. While the girls were forever searching through dresses, each guy was being measured and fit for the perfect matching tux. At last the time came .. . Prom Night. This is known everywhere as a time for fine dining and dancing, but most important during prom season is picture taking. Grandparents, par- ents, and friends want to capture the memory of that special person all dazzled up for the most exciting night of his high school years. Dinner reservations are made only at the Photo by Tom Knox Melissa Salisbury, Todd Lanning, and Beth Nicolls wait to hear their names for the 1987 Prince and Princess line up. Melissa Salisbury helps to perfect J.T. Suttons ap- pearance. Photo by Tom Knox PROM most elegant restaurants. Such places as The Ship’s Cabin, Williamsburg Inn, and The Chaimberlain were ranked the most popular dining spots. After dinner, the heart of the evening rolled in: the dance. Couples arrived at the Ft. Monroe Officer’s Club around 8:30, and the excitement was obvious on beaming faces as they entered the club. A light horsd’oeuvre table was prepared for the seniors. Some danced while others sat at the tables with lots of friends. At 11:00 p.m., the Prom Court was an- nounced. It consisted of the princes Billy Cuffe, Donnell Davis, Corey Herben, Robert Jones, : Photo by Tom Knox Couples share a romantic time and wish for “One More Night.” Paul Wheatly entertains the senior class by sing- ing ‘““You Can Call Me Al.” Cathy Harmon and Shawn McCarthy became the 1987 Prom King and Queen. Frank Johnson, Jay Krisik, Todd Lanning, Shawn McCarthy, George Miller, Theodore Outlaw, Quinton Rainey, and Donarell Richardson. The princesses were Stacy Hunt, Kim Biggers, Tammy Clemmons, Hellena Freeman, Paige Gilliland, Cathy Harmon, Patrice Jones, Karren Langen, Beth Nicolles, Melissa Salisbury, Tina Smith, and Jamelle Wilson. Finally, Shawn McCarthy and Cathy Harmon were crowned King and Queen. They lead the next dance to “One More Night.” As the seniors danced through the night, they all knew that it would be one to remember. Photo by staff. Photo by Tom Knox