Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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With about 1500 students at Kecoughtan, there were indeed different faces and personalities accompanied by their invisible shields. From this incredibly giant number of distinct individuals, groups of students with similar interests were formed. In these groups, lasting friendships and alliances were made. Happily, most of the groups were open to students who seemed to feel at ease in any group. Sometimes, the group would unknowingly form its own type of shield, a collage of personalities, hopes and dreams portrayed on a shield of imagination. From these group shields, the members added to their own shields new symbols as they were enriched by their experiences in the group. Fortunately, there were no rivalries among the groups, as each was taken for what it was, a circle of friends. Certain groups were formed from common activities or interests, such as members of the same foreign language club, sports team or drama club. For whatever reason it was formed, each group of friends made the high school year a friendlier and more exciting happening for all Warriors. Through it all, the shields bearing the students ' personalities were changed, with new and special symbols added because of encounters with their friends. Cun this be the latest fad in disco fashions? Entertaining Warriors during halftime festivities, Nancy Seitz, Doreen Foster, Adrienne Brandon and Debbie Edwards step to the beat of the drums. Oblivious to the professional football game on television, seniors Linda Corey and Jean Peters entwine flower after flower into chicken wire for the Senior Homecoming float. 6 INTRODUCTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening Special Events Sports Clubs and Organizations Academics and Faculty Community Closing In 1978-79 the lives of Kecoughtan students did not solely revolve around the school, but reached far out into the community. Traditionally, Indians lived as one family unit with all food and water divided equally among the tribe. Likewise, the Warriors of KHS shared their time and resources with people in the community. Such clubs as the Keyettes and Key Club, designed to help the community, accomplished charitable tasks. The annual SCA Thanksgiving and Christmas basket competitions were held. The baskets full of goodies (mainly of canned foods and a turkey or ham) were delivered by the various organizations to families who could not afford the traditional holiday meal. The students, who worked hard and long, bore their shields with symbols displaying their willingness to help others. Many KHS students entered the world of politics by helping in the area ' s congressional and senatorial campaigns. As part of a government project, seniors addressed and sealed envelopes, drew posters, and made countless phone calls in an effort to help their candidates win the election. Students felt that they learned first hand about the political environment of America. Through the high school experience, the Warriors acquired greater knowledge and new insights, and these were also depicted on their shields. hi ' ii-jt ' lt nciir thi I. senior N it Hrown attempts to gather in another rebound INTRODUCTION .-3 B 1 '

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.1 ■ Thousands of wooden supports! Key clubbers Mike Moon and Curt South perform a valuable service, refurbishing the Peninsula Rescue Mission. Aided by signs, pom-poms and cheers, the proud Class of 1980 displays unity at the Football Homecoming pep rally. - Using his football instincts, Coach Howard Jackson sends in a possible six point play via Grover Harris. INTRODUCTION . 7