Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Political Recipe Take seventeen candidates, unlimited posters, three minute speeches, voter registration, and interested students. Mix well. Add campaign literature, city issues, and newspaper articles. Simmer for sever¬ al months. Yield: an exciting race for the four Hampton City Council seats. Representing the youth of Hampton, Kecoughtan student Ross Mugler was the youngest candidate making his bid for a place on the Council. The 1980 campaign centered around changes in the education system, the proposed highway plan, poor city road conditions, and the introduction of new industries into the Peninsula area. Supported by his fellow classmates, as well as youths all over the city, Ross was an example of involvement and govern¬ mental responsibility to seniors who would be voting for the first time. Bringing their ideas and opinions direct¬ ly to the student body, the candidates spoke during a special assembly at Kecoughtan and answered pertinent questions. Finally, a mock election was held on May 6, along with the city elec¬ tion. Win or lose, KHS students were learning to play the political game. Checking to see if students are registered to vote at Kecoughtan ' s mock election. Will Conley and Scott Packard work at the voting booth. Listening attentively to the city council candidates, Steve Minear, Mary Edgette, Maureen McCar- arranges his notes before initiating a discussion on fund rais- thy, and Val Doggett wait for someone to say something substantial. ing. 24-SPECIAL EVENTS

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Examining stacks of minutes from previous meetings, Mr. loseph Dismond organizes the items to be discussed by the School Board, concerned citizens, and students. Resting her chin on her palm, Mrs. Patricia Miller weighs the latest proposal before deciding her vote. Deciding many important issues for the Hampton City School System, the seven member school board met twice a month. Led by chairman Cecil Phillips, the minimum requirements for graduation of future classes were determined. The stan¬ dardized competency tests had been insti¬ tuted earlier and two additional credits would be necessary in math and science for the Class of 1984 to successfully com¬ plete high school. Further topics included a proposed expansion of the remedial program in order to assure education of each student to the utmost of his or her ability. Directing the activities of all the Hamp¬ ton schools was a big job, but the school board always gave their best for the stu¬ dents, the teachers, and the community. Explaining a new policy. Dr. William Anderson speaks to board members as Dr. loseph Lyles considers the matter silently. Conferring with Mr. Jim Eason at a School Board meeting, student Steve Cuion shows his interest in city government. STANDARD BEARERS COMMUNITY-23

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Passing out vital information just before the public goes to the polls, Dale Crossett hopes to sway the still undecided. Discussing the recent elections, Cary Faircloth, Dawn Carpenter, and James Hicks are pleased with the outcome. COMMUNITY-25