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

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It’s Not Over June of every year marks an end. An end of childhood, yet the beginning of real lives. This is graduation time. For some, college is the next step. Others will get married or get jobs. But, everyone realizes that high-school is Over. Commencement exercizes took place at the Hampton Coliseum on June 14 at 8:00 P.M. The guest speaker was Mr. Phillip Hamilton, Vice Principal of Dunbar Middle School. As the graduates marched to re- photo by staff Salutatorian Mark Woodard begins his speech of encouragement. The Hampton Coliseum begins to fill with friends and relatives of the graduates. photo by staff GRADUATION ceive their diplomas, happy faces were seen, yet tears were welling in the eyes of many.on stage and in the audience. This was the last time the Class of ’87 was formally assem- bled together forever. Thoughts ranged from “Will I ever see these people again?” to “It’s finally over!’ and “I made it!” Emo- tions ran rampant throughout the Coliseum. When the ceremony ended, the graduates left to go home, to a party, to Beach Week, and to begin their lives. ™ . photo by staff Mr. Phillip Hamilton was the guest speaker at the ’87 commencement. Miss Tilley rushes in late looking rather hurried. Dawn Mullen prepares to leave the stage after receiving her long-awaited diploma. By Nora Murray = ae | sesaneieietme ee photo by staff

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Senior, Susan Curbow, escorted by Kenny Crenshaw. Junior, Tara Whithead, escorted by Daric Jackson. Junior, Kathryn Gentry, escorted by David Ashley. | | Sophomore, Takita Newby, escorted by Toraine Pat- Sophomore, Niki Hines, escorted by Paul Thompson. Freshman, Janice Thompson, escorted by Scott Cooke. rick. Photos by Debbie Harrell STUDENT LIFE 17

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“We’re outta here, with enthusiasm!’’ concludes Tommy Yip in his Valedictory Address. The Class of ’87 changes their tassels to the left side of their caps to indicate that they are now high school graduates. photo by staff SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ORGANIZATIONS Ferguson High School Band Scholarship Donald R. Rapp Lambda Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship Sherry L. Mings Margaret Ann Webb Abbitt National Honor Society Scholarship Whitney T. Espich Margaret Ann Webb Abbitt Senior Keyette Scholarship Beth A. VanNess Margaret Lane Memorial Award Patrick W. Davis Newport News Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Annise P. Leonard Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Scholarship Robert L. Jones Walter-Hearst Scholarship Catherine E. Harmon W. Phil Wynn Memorial Scholarship Award Julia L. Johnson COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Appalachian State Athletic Grant-in-Aid Lance S. Redding Commonwealth College Scholarship Charles Wayne Russell Indiana Universtiy Honors Division Scholarship Whitney T. Espich Mary Washington College Regional Scholarship Rebecca S. McHugh Virginia State Athletic Grant-in-Aid Antonio E. Terry Virginia Tech Engineering Merit Scholarship Sherry L. Mings Virginia Tech Marshall Hahn Engineering Merit Scholarship ....Thomas W. Yip Virginia Tech Merit Scholarship Mark T. Woodard Virginia Tech Scholar Award Sherry L. Mings BIN ABECEIPOCHOIATDAWAIG. (2-2 2 ited he ha ope isn 2 Sharon R. Palmer MILITARY ACADEMY ACCEPTANCE The United States Military Academy, West Point Dreux E. Coogan ROTC SCHOLARSHIP Air Force ROTC Type I Four-Year Scholarship (University of Miami) Patrick W. Davis Mr. Gurkin adds that special touch with some help from Mr. Holland. photo by staff photo by staff Mrs. Roseman gets a helping hand from fellow teachers to look just right. STUDENT LIFE