Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Participants gain expertise working in Election ’84 «T was delighted to have been able to work for the party of my choice,” said senior Barry Meredith. “It was a real blast.” Election ’84 provided opportunities for senior government students, and others interested in politics, to work for the political party they preferred. The work was not always voluntary. Many seniors were required to work for a party as part of a government project. They soon became aware, how¬ ever, that such work was beneficial in terms of gaining greater political awareness. “At first it was just for the project,” said senior Chris Christopher. “But then, I got interested and became real¬ ly involved.” Senior Todd Cockrell agreed with Christopher. “I was never very inter¬ ested in politics or the election process, but through my work I gained a better overall understanding of politics and now have a desire to become in¬ volved,” he said. Students were given a chance to vote for their candidate at the Student- Parent Mock Election, November 1. Representatives of the candidates fielded questions from the 152 people in attendance at the Mock Election. The question and answer session was followed by a voting session for par¬ ents and students alike. Results of the voting indicated that President Rea¬ gan would be re-elected by a landslide vote. “I felt the Mock Election was ex¬ tremely beneficial because we were exposed to the candidates’ actual views,” said senior Dana Hatcher. The outcome of the actual election, November 6, was identical to the result of the Mock Election. Many students felt that the Republican sweep assured them of a bright future. Others, how¬ ever, disagreed. “I feel Democrats had better ideas for the country,” said junior Wade Barber. “The Republi¬ cans neglect the people they do not need.” All students involved agreed, how¬ ever, that the Mock Election was a big success. By participating, students gained a greater knowledge of the American political process and an ap¬ preciation of the work involved. An American Flag cake decorates the table for the Student-Parent Mock Election, November 1. Refreshments were served after the voting. Enjoying the day outside, Angela Fenwrick and Maria Whitworth wait for voters to arrive at the polls in the auditorium lobby. 18 Election ’84

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Taking a break from cheerleading, Larisa Cunningham enjoys the “pause that refreshes.” Cheering along with everyone else, band member Lisa Pleasants is carried away with spirit. In hot pursuit of a Denbigh player, number 66, Danny Giddens, flies through the air in the Warrior Homecoming victory over the Denbigh Patriots. Absorbed in the game, fans hang over the fence to watch the action on the field. Homecoming

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-vaag „ia ■I ° 1 Handing out campaign literature in the parking lot on Election Day, Jeff Papp and Michael Jackson greet a Kecoughtan precinct voter as she arrives at the polling place. Distributing campaign literature to parents on Back-To-School Night, Sabrina Jennings, Mrs. Joyce EUingsworth and Lin Howerton scan the various candidates’ brochures and pamphlets. Election ’84