Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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SCA supports community efforts SCA, making a strong comeback from last year, succeeded in re- establishing many of its original goals. Good old-fashioned school spirit influenced not only inter- mural competition, but all SCA activities as well. With renewed vigor, students attacked school problems and attempted solutions through the SCA. Demonstrating concern for the environment, a public-minded effort was made to conserve ener- gy during the year. Kecoughtan’s first bike rack, built and in- stalled by the SCA, encouraged students to ride instead of drive. In response, an increased number of bicycles dotted the school grounds. Sparked with new interest, pep rallies and dances marked the return of the traditional events. The scene of renewed school spirit, pep rallies fostered intense class rivalries as seniors, juniors. and sophomores competed for the Spirit Jug. Often held after the games, dances provided week- end relaxation and entertainment for students. The SCA also sponsored Homecoming festivities involving the parade, floats, and dance. Community service projects, al- ways a principal aim of the stu- dent government, included the Thanksgiving baskets and Toys for Tots program. In November the SCA promoted a drive to collect canned goods and money for the underprivileged families of the Tidewater area. Warriors gen- erously contributed enough food for several complete Thanksgiving dinners. At Christmas time, KHS students donated toys and money to the Salvation Army’s Toys for Tots campaign. SCA president, Johnny Garnett, and Mike Hu Young, thanked the entire student body for their support in these efforts. SCA Exacutiv Board— Front Row: Roger Buck. Mike HuYoung, Johnny Garnett. Jim Butler. Back Row: Mike McCallum. Beth Williamson, Mary Lowe, Allen Peterson. 1 2— Self-expression

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Reservation greets new students With conflicting emotions, 800 bewildered sophomores from Buckroe, Spratley, and Syms entered Kecough- tan and were greeted with tradi- tional orientation ceremonies. Skits, speeches, musicai selections, and cheers provided new students with their first insight into the school routine. Reflecting KHS life, such skits as “The Tweive Years of School”, “Junior Class Talent Show”, “Senior Prom”, and “The Blue Jay Song” were presented to a receptive yet docile first day audience. SCA president, Johnny Garnett and vice-president, Mike Hu Young, spoke to the new Warriors on spe- cial events, extracurricular ac- tivities, and policies at Kecough- tan. Majorettes, fiagtwirlers and cheerleaders entertained students by performing various cheers. Concluding orientation, the band performed a mediey of songs. Sophomores joined to sing the alma mater and fight song. Acting as guides, upperciassmen heiped familiarize new students with the halls of Kecoughtan. Feigning severe nsusea, Mark Brown collapses in a skit about KHS cafeteria food. Concen- trating on their music, Mike Brooker and Marshall Barnes join the KHS band in enter- taining Incoming Sophomores. Pensive, Johnny Garnett reviews his speech as Mike Hu Young scans the orientation day crowd. Band director, Fred Pendergraft, commends band students as he welcomes sophomores at orientation. Self-expression— 1 1

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SCA— Front Row; Wanda Smith, Julie Adams. Velda Boyd, Velinda Whitney, Rita Soler, Mary Lowe, Donna Mehaftey, Mary Jackson. Cathy Snyder. Second Row: Mike Brooker, Bob Schwartzman, Gary Bromley, Julie Goers. Margarlte Blair. Sheri Madsen. Dana Ryan, Beth Cornoyer, Ann Williams. Third Row: Steve Lewis, Margaret Tucker. Lowell Jones, Mike Rodlter, Tommy Carr, Tom Winter, Roger Buck, Terrell Morgan. Caryn Beausolell. Back Row; Mike Hu Young. Alan Peterson, Mike McCallum, Johnny Garnett. Masquerading as a clown, Alan Peterson amuses spectators along the parade route. While digging a hole for the bike rack foundation, Beth Williamson proves to Dale Gwaltney that she Is a match for any mere male. President Johnny Garnett pauses for silence during a KHS pep rally. In a salute to Warrior alma mater. Kandy Fly performs for sophomores at orientation. Toys, Inspected by Roger Buck and Johnny Garnett, accumulate dally during the Toys for Tots drive. It 5 3 J ] S j I 1 I SelNexpresalon— 1 3