Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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SWEEPING UP THE PARK¬ ING LOT is one of senior Scott Seymour’s daily chores at Burger King. “IT’S A SIZE 13!” Senior Debbie Strickland helps senior Donald Guthrie buy a pair of shoes at Kinney’s Shoe Store. SENIOR KIM EARLS shows a customer the latest in jackets at D J’s in Coliseum Mall where she works part-time. “SMILE! LOOK AT THE TEDDY!” The Easter Bunny’s helper, senior Lee-Ann Smith, tries to get a smile out of a reluctant visitor.

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BROWSING THROUGH MOTHER’S RECORDS, senior Mark Linder finds “Synchronicity” by The Police. “NEW MOON ON MONDAY” is just one reason Duran Duran played to a capacity crowd at the Coliseum in March. Hit artists top concert agenda M usic! A dominating influence upon the youth of every era, and we were no exception. The emergence of Michael Jack- son as a pop superstar was the highlight of the year. Videos, such as Jackson’s “Thriller,” burst onto the music scene and shaped our musical tastes. From obscure groups to the most popular, video music featured them all. We found ourselves listening to everything from “funk” to “punk.” Local radio stations, as usual, played a major role in the development of our listening habits. Those who were addicts of one music type found themselves changing their radio dials every other month. The local stations, much to the disapproval of the public, changed formats as fast as the seasons came and went. The concert agenda for the area was “hot.” Between the Coliseum, Scope, and William and Mary Hall, Tidewater welcomed some of the best bands in the country. “Duran Duran was the best con¬ cert of the year, and the Kinks a close second,” said junior Beth Hawn. “Luther Vandross was an excellent show,” said junior Rachel Neal. “AC DC! They were great,” ex¬ claimed junior Lisa Tiechman. New artists appeared with new styles, looks, and concepts. Culture Club, probably the most famous of the new groups, shocked the world with lead singer Boy George, and his drag-queen outfits. As the music careers of new artists were being launched, several great artists’ careers ended suddenly. The country was saddened with the loss of such greats as Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys and singer Marvin Gaye. Overall, as the year drew to a close, it was evident that we had enjoyed some of the most talented artist of the times and our musical thirst had been quenched. Music and Concerts 19

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The part-time experience STARTLED BY THE CAMERA, senior Suzette Elberfeld rushes to fill the fast-food orders at McDonald’s. T he hot smell of bubbling oil and crisp French fries filled the air when the timing buzzer went off, sending senior Julie Lamers rushing over to rescue the golden-brown potatoes from their boiling bath. “I used to love to go to McDon¬ ald’s to eat, but now, since I work there, I can’t stand the food. The smell just gets to you until you are sick of it,” explained Lamers. Julie was one of many students who worked at a part-time job after school. As soon as the final bell rang, many students jumped into their cars and raced off to their respective jobs, ready to earn money that was spent on everything from clothes, to concerts, to college. Not only did they earn money, but they also earned responsibility and independence. Students learned the JUNIOR BETH HUGHES rings up an order in the Drive-Thru at McDonald’s. “WELCOME TO WENDY’S!” Junior Lisa Teichmann greets customers with a friendly smile. value of a dollar and that ‘‘earning a living” is not all fun and games. ‘‘At first the job is great. There’s excitement, independence, and the money starts pouring in. But, after a while, boredom sets in, excitement turns to routine, being independent is more of a nuisance, and the only thing that keeps you going is the money,” said senior Teresa Belcher. The biggest complaint of parents and teachers was that a part-time job cut down on valuable study time. Contrary to this belief, however, most students found that their jobs did not interfere with their school work. Unfortunately, some found that the burden of a job proved to be too much to handle. ‘‘I went off the work schedule because my grades started dropping, and I ended up never going back,” stated senior Nancy Toledo. Adjustments had to be made concerning weekend plans. Many times a concert or a party had to be forsaken for an evening selling shoes or behind the counter of a fast-food store. ‘‘I can’t tonight, I have to work,” was a refrain that one heard quite frequently from working students. The sacrifice was well-worth it, however, when events such as Senior Skip Weekend and the Ring Dance or Prom rolled around. The ‘‘working class” smiled smugly as their fellow students complained about lack of money. Concerts and cars were no problem either, as the students spent their hard-earned money on luxuries that their peers could not always afford. Part-time Jobs 21