Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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night to remember I t was a crisp October night and excitement filled the air as the football team played the Lafayette Rams. The halftime score was 13-0. We were winning! Drum majors Rodney Hamm, Michele Heaphy, and Gary Rock proudly stepped out in front of the marching band to perform at halftime. The atmosphere was stirred with the beat of ‘‘The Eye of the Tiger.” Anticipation of the presentation of the queen and her court increased as the band struck the opening chords of “You Are So Beautiful,” and members of the NJROTC unit formed the ceremonial archway with their swords. Sophomore attendants were in¬ troduced first. Julie Campbell was escorted by Mike Hughes, and Jeanell Gray was escorted by Chad Pomeroy. Junior attendants were Heather Ander¬ son, escorted by Steve Riss, and Allyson Thompson, escorted by Mike McCleod. Buffy Black, escorted by Craig Allen, and Teresa Harper, escorted by Scott Seymour, were the senior attendants. Allison Pokorny, escorted by her father Colonel Anthony G. Pokorny, (USA retired), was crowned Homecom¬ ing Queen by Randall Reed, SCA president. The presentation of the queen was followed by cheers of approval. Anticipation did not ebb, however, because the crowd was awaiting the announcement of the winners of the float competition. Seniors went wild when they learned they had won. Disappointed juniors won second place, and elated soph¬ omores, glad to place at all, were delighted with third place. JUNIOR VALERIE LANGLEY twirls baton in a perfect circle while performing for spectators during the halftime show. 12 Football Homecoming

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CLASS OF ’84: Seniors Denise Lehnertz and Jenny Vittorini help add to the seniors’ dynamic school spirit that enabled them to win the Spirit Jug. Warriors on the rampage u C P irit Week was great! I think we should have it again,” said junior Robert Lewis. Spirit Week was not only an exciting part of Football Homecoming, but also a rare opportunity for students to show their school spirit. Competing for the Spirit Jug, all classes actively participated in the daily events. The Future Homemakers of Amer¬ ica (FHA) and the Student Council Association (SCA) created spirit ther¬ mometers that were posted in the cafeteria and eventually determined who would win the coveted Spirit Jug. Everyday, first period teachers counted the number of seniors, juniors, and sophomores participating in the festivi¬ ties. By Friday, it was obvious that the seniors had won. During Spirit Week, students dressed up in original and interesting outfits — everything from mini skirts to three-piece suits. Students wore tour¬ ing caps, fruited hats, baseball hats, punk glasses, sun glasses, and several other types of hats and shades on Monday. On Punk and New Wave Day, colorful hair, spiked bracelets, and leather pants dominated the class¬ rooms. Other events included Bum Day, GQ Day, and Green and White Day. By Green and White Day, school spirit had reached its peak. The traditional pep rally was held during third period. Students cheered for their classes as they anxiously waited for SCA President Randall Reed to an¬ nounce the winner of the spirit competition. The cheerleaders and the band also added to the growing excitement. Finally, the winner of the coveted Spirit Jug was announced — the Class of 1984. Perhaps senior Cathy Allen best expressed the sentiments of the victorious upperclassmen, “I knew we’d win! We can’t help it if we’re better than everyone else!” The juniors easily took second place. Junior Gianina Shinpaugh said, “I thought we did a good job, but I have to admit the seniors were better!” The Miss Gorgeous Green and White competition was the highlight of the pep rally. This comical event was sponsored by the publication staffs. The sexy women who participated were football players Kevin “Fifi” Brown, Ralph “Sweetie Pie” Brown, Steven “Vanity” Gyant, Darren “Darl¬ ing” Johnson, Scott “Blossom Flowers” Parham, and Phil “Swivel Hips” Thacker. Dressed in negligees, dresses, and high heels, the contes¬ tants kept the students rolling in laughter as they strutted across the gym floor. The winners of this humor¬ ous competition were Phil “Swivel Hips” Thacker and Steve “Vanity” Gyant who collected over $70 in votes during lunch.

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HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS AND ES¬ CORTS, Allison Pokorny, Colonel Pokorny, Allyson Thompson, Mike McCleod, Jeanell Gray, and Chad Pomeroy, await the announcement of the queen. THE WINNING SENIOR FLOAT represented true Warrior spirit with its giant replica of an Indian chief. DRUMMERS DONALD GUTHRIE, senior; Jeff Lowery, sophomore; and Kenny Stephens, senior, keep the beat with the band. THE CROWNING OF HOMECOMING QUEEN Allison Pokorny, escorted by her father Col. (ret) Anthony G. Pokorny, was the highlight of the Homecoming festivities. PERCHED ON TOP OF A VINTAGE CORVETTE, senior Allison Pokorny is trans¬ ported to Darling Stadium via Settlers Landing Road.