Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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A spellbound Mrs Ruth Ann Edwards stares at a faculty speaker at the banquet It happens every ten years Restless administrators pace the halls in ominous silence Flustered teachers scurry to and fro. tidying their cluttered rooms, while weary students repeatedly endure the plea. PLEASE behave while they ' re here! Typewriter keys bang faster and the red pencil snaps easier as a univer- sal anxiety grips the school . . . Perhaps the arrival of the Visiting Committee for Kecoughtan High School ' s Evaluation was not quite that melodra- matic, but it was an unusual and exciting experience for both the students and ad- ministration. Comprised of 25 high school and college instructors and ad- ministrators from Virginia, the committee conducted a comprehensive study of school facilities, faculty, student body, student activities, and curriculum on April 1 9-22, with the purpose of providing for Kecoughtan an analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. The study entailed classroom observations by com- mittee members, and a discussion on school activities between a group of Kecoughtan students and a panel of eval- uators. And so, as the evaluators departed, Kecoughtan returned to normal; teachers and students became themselves again — until ten years from now . . . After an evening of faithful service at of their labor: a free gourmet dinner the evaluation banquet, famished Key Clubbers and Keyettes enjoy the fruits Special Events — 28

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I want my mommy! The cowardly lion, Charlie Thrash, bewails his plight while Dorothy (Melanie Davis) and Tinman (Randy Ware) attempt to comfort him. Ha-Ha-Ho! Cast members merrily portray the Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz. A Leg Is it all worth it? Is there any profit in weeks of endless rehearsals, dirty dressing rooms, and sleepless nights? Ask any Drama Club member, and the answer would be a resounding, YES! Whatever the reason, the performers in the school came forward and entertained Kecoughtan audiences with two dazzling shows. To brighten the bleak winter months, the club ' s first production was an all-time favorite. The Wizard of Oz. The second production. Comedy Tonight, was original skits totally written and produced by the talented members of the Drama Club. With the high caliber of the two pro- ductions and the dedicated hard work and fine acting abilities of the members, the Drama Club earned a place of honor 27 among other Kecoughtan clubs. I

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After Ten, We Passed Again! Speaking on behalf of the Hampton School Board. Mr Tommy” Thomp son imparts a few words of wisdom to the KHS faculty and evaluation team. Evaluators Dr Richard Vacca and Mr Charles Williams inspect an impressive performance by Kecoughtan s National Champion NJROTC Drill Team Relaxing after their banquet meal, school b oard member. Mr. Kermit Jensen and his wife are entertained by another witty remark made by Mr. Harry B. Dyche. principal Special Events — 29