Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Congratulations! Junior Douglas McCants accepts the Rennselaer Medal for his outstanding performances in mathematics from Mr Robert Cronau Recognition All outstanding students, stand up and be acclaimed! At the annual Awards Assembly on May 29. scholars were lauded publically. The presentations began with a congratulatory speech by the principal, Mr. Harry B. Dyche, after which a repre- sentative from each discipline awarded certificates or prizes to students in his area. Mrs. Lynn Grandle presented certi- ficates to the best students of each level of French, German, Latin and Spanish. For the Fine Arts Department, Yvonne Harris was announced as the Out- standing Art student. The science awards were announced by Mrs. Debra Mortimer. Three students were invited on stage where they were presented with certificates for their outstanding work in biology, chemistry, and physics. Also announced was that Kathy Snyder was the winner of a cal- culator from the Peninsula Engineering Club. Double recipient Terrell Morgan first comes to the stage for the Spanish V award and then for the outstanding Creative Writer award Happily. Scott Couture receives the French I award from Mrs Lynn Grandle Patchwork — 29 A

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' ' Hmm, this looks interesting ” Mark Easterling examines Clackety Tracks, a game donated to the SCA drive for Toys for Tots ' Awww I wish I could keep her. ' ' Kathy Gear relaxes for a moment amid the toys which the SCA collected for the Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center What are these funny characters 7 Dancing to the strains of Babes in Toyland. ' Michael Walker and Gail Hardy delight kindergartners during the concert band ' s Toys for Tots” Concert Ho, Ho, Ho! The SCA and the band joined forces to provide an enjoyable holiday season for Peninsula youngsters. The SCA started by collecting money and toys, and the band ended by giving a free Toys for Tots” Concert. Through collections taken dur- ing basketball games and first period classes, the SCA collected $47 1 53 plus many toys for Sarah Bonwell Hudgins School for the Mentally Retarded. Later, during the holiday week the band joined in the spirit of goodwill with a free Kiddie Concert The kindergarten children thoroughly enjoyed the concert band ' s performance, which included the live toys and Santa Claus. Because of the students ' efforts. Peninsula youngsters enjoyed a happier holiday season. Patchwork — 28

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This one is yours ' Mrs Theodora Neilson looks for Adrian Juergens U S Government award More Awards Kecoughtan High School was selected by Rensselaer to award the Rensselaer Medal to a superior junior in the mathe- matics field. The recipient of this award, Douglas McCants, was given the opportunity to attend a summer program at the college. The social studies department pre- sented a certificate of recognition to the best students in each of the eight studies. Mrs. Theodora Neilson also announced Chris Fuller as the winner of the Veterans of Foreign Wars essay contest. English department chairman, Mrs. Betty Lee Cheney presented Terrell Morgan with a Random House Dictionary for his selection as the city ' s outstanding creative writer. The prize was a gift of a former school board member, awarded annually to the student selected by a panel of judges. The DAR good citizenship awards were presented to Michael Pritchett and Lori Agud by Mr. Dyche. The assembly ended with a round of applause for the students. Finally, these special students were rewarded for their efforts. Daughters of the American Revolution honor Debbie Cou- Chosen by his peers, Michael Pritchett accepts the DAR Good Citizenship award from principal. Mr Harry ture as an outstanding history student B Dyche