Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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While school developed mental achie- vement. a student matured socially through his personal relationships, with other individuals. A teenager ' s rernihisces centered arOund memories pf an intimate circle of buddies who helped each other through good and bad times. Whatever the occasion — a dance, a movie, an afternoon at the pool — friends were seen experi- encing life together. Bridging the generation gap. many students forged lasting bonds with faculty members. After working closely together, athletic coaches and club sponsors formed especially strong attach- ments with their charges. During the Kecoughtan years, students made friendships which did not end after graduation, but remained for a lifetime. Rehashing the outcome of the game. Coach Aaron Gibson finds time for an afternoon discussion with his players. wm Looking on with interest. Lavada Newby anxiously waits for Mrs Nancy Shrout to finish correcting her final business paper Introduction — 6

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The classroom, the gymnasium, the Coliseum, or Charlottesville. Wherever their activities took them. Warriors dis- played an ardent enthusiasm toward aca demic and extracurricular endeavors. Adding to the high school learning ex- perience were such activities as class- room or organizational field trips, pep rallies, football games, and participation in local or state conferences and work- shops. Warriors united themselves not only in their experiences but also in the spirit of friendship and cooperation. But just as important as the group was the individual and his quest for so- litude and knowledge. One could often find the Warrior studying in a remote corner or reading or relaxing under a tree. These moments of singular existence allowed the student the individual learn- ing experience of self-inquiry. Individual Chameleon in hand. Richard Hancock discusses animal behavior with biology instructor Mrs. Linda Rice. Checking a forgotten date. Social Studies department chairman Mrs. Theodora Neilson glances through her textbook before the start of next class. Tomahawk photographer Ann Minniear relaxes in a pile of autumn leaves after a VHSL class at the Univer- sity of Virginia ■Hihfc: ■WBi » » A 1 i ' VA ,

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What class are you going to now? Lynn Siekirski. Elisha Devorshak. and Ann Minniear make plans for afterclass activities at the VHSL workshop. What do you mean we don ' t have enough trophies? Coaches Jim Hathaway and Revis Conrad recheck the basketball awards list. There are too many spelling errors! ' Typing instructor Mrs. Joan South explains to Kathy Foster her project grade An early afternoon football game captures the attention of three Warriors whose facial expressions reflect the uncertainty of the game. Introduction — 7