Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Toting her backpack and her copy of the 1984 TOMAHAWK, Kristen Heaphy flashes a big smile as she enters the band room. Taking a break from the strain of A. P. English, Tom Schafer finds time to sign a yearbook. New student Joe Davis and his mother, Gerda Gerber, look over his choice of classes in the guidance office on the first day of school.

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With ball in hand, Phil Thacker leads the football team onto the field for the first game against Phoebus, a 14-0 victory. Dixie Diggs Auto Parts uses its sign to display the community’s excitement and pride in the team’s 3-0 victory over Hampton. As band members warmed up the pep rally crowd for the Homecoming game, an enthusiastic Billy Woods shouts “We are number 1.” M ore than a yearbook theme T he task seemed hopeless. We were depressed with state and local school board decisions that ham¬ pered school spirit. Suddenly, “Keeping Spirit Alive in ’85” became more than a yearbook theme. It became a cause to unite the entire student body. A new coat of paint for “Ye Ole Spirit Jug,” a regional championship in golf, and a “Cinderella” football team started the campaign. A good season was predicted for foot¬ ball, however, the team excelled beyond anyone’s expectations. Wins over Phoe¬ bus and Bethel and an astonishing 3-0 victory over Hampton, the first in 18 years, brought new recognition and respect. “It’s about time,” said senior Rodney Jones, a varsity football player. “We’ve always had a good team, always had talent. This year we got a little luck and got some breaks.” Our newly found spirit spilled over into all aspects of school. Individuals excelled in academics; clubs and organi¬ zations were enthusiastic about their projects. Our blood had truly turned Green and White, and we were once again proud to be Warriors. eo ' tns ' nis Opening . 2 Student Life. 10 People. 42 Academics. 100 Organizations. 124 Competition. 171 Local Support and Index.210 Closing.229 Opening

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gets an early boost T he early distribution of an award winning annual, a renewed spirit of competition between classes, and the defeat of long-time rival Hampton High School in football were powerful in¬ centives for students to “Keep Spirit Alive in ’85.” Since annuals were customarily re¬ ceived in late October or November, the early distribution date, August 18, 1984, and the theme, “Best All Around,” were significant boosts to school spirit. Excite¬ ment over the yearbook intensified as stu¬ dents raved over the pages of the 1984 TOMAHAWK that won a first place rating from Virginia High School League. “Keeping Spirit Alive in ’85” was a for¬ midable task. A ruling, passed by the State Board of Education in 1984, stipu¬ lated that students would not be permit¬ ted to participate in extra-curricular activi¬ ties until they had attended school for at least five and one half hours. This mea¬ sure not only affected student organiza¬ tions, but also reduced the number and length of pep rallies. Stricter graduation requirements and the abolition of Senior Skip also put a damper on school spirit. In spite of these obstacles, students showed their vitality and support for the school by plastering the halls with posters and class signs. The student body seemed revitalized and a revival of the intense competition among classes, indicative of the ’60’s, was evident. Moreover, the Warrior tradition of excellence in academics, sports, and all areas of student life prevailed, despite a difficult year ahead. Enjoying the midday sun, Yvette Olvera, Diana Diaz, Dana Hatcher, and Kelly McElroy take a break for lunch. Opening