Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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MARCHING BAND: Coming down Mellen Street in Phoebus, the band steps out smartly as it passes the reviewing stand in the Phoebus Day Parade, October 12. LITTLEST FAN: Concentrating on her stride, Nikisha Wilson, Mascot Michael Wilson’s sister, marches with the band in the Phoebus Day Parade. Phoebus Days

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Pageant; dance, parade highlight gala weekend; Wampler reigns as Miss hoebus “Phoebus, Virginia? Where is that? Who ever heard of Phoebus?” Ask any resident of this tiny community, population 4,500 in its heyday, and he will tell you it’s “Home Sweet Home.” Best known as the site of “Eat Dirt Cheap at Fuller’s,” Phoebus was an independent community with its own mayor, post office, and school board until the early 50’s when the City of Hamp¬ ton annexed Phoebus. But, citizens of Phoebus and their descendants have not forgotten the “good ole days” and celebrate their heritage during “Phoebus Days.” Phoebusites demonstrate their allegiance and devotion to their home town each fall, and they do it up right. “It was a truly festive occasion,” said former Cho¬ ral Director Lucile Sutterer, a resident of Phoebus. “I was proud of all the Kecoughtan students.” Beginning with a pageant and dance Friday night in the historic Chamberlin Hotel, the Phoebus Days festivities culminated in a Fish Fry Sunday afternoon. Church groups and civic organizations set up booths on Mellen Street to sell crafts, and many citizens participat¬ ed in sporting events and a marathon. Reigning over the festivi¬ ties as Miss Phoebus ’85 was 16-year-old senior Laura Wampler. “The Phoebus Days’ week end has always been a part of our family. Since I can remember, we have attended the festivities and parade. I hope that by being crowned Miss Phoebus, I can meet new friends and help to keep the Phoebus Days’ tradition alive and well,” said Wam¬ pler. The highlight of the three day celebration was a stirring parade, the largest in history, Saturday morning. Led by Grand Marshall Ralph Ben- thall, a former school board member, the parade includ¬ ed marching bands and ROTC units from all area high schools. “Best in the Parade” was earned by the KHS NJROTC Unit. “The first place trophy we received was especially grati¬ fying since half of the partici¬ pants were new ninth and tenth graders. This was their first parade,” said Com¬ mander Beale Kinsey. A larger and snappier band also took part in the Phoebus Parade. “The band looked good and sounded great! The ninth graders, as well as the upper¬ classmen, have added a great amount of spirit to the band,” said Band Director Paul Ferguson, of the mem¬ bers of the marching band. NUMBER ONE: Matt Tilley leads the NJROTC Unit in the Phoe¬ bus Day Parade, October 12. The Unit received a trophy for “Best in the Parade. ” 1 MISS PHOEBUS: Laura Wam¬ pler waves and smiles to the crowd as she rides down Mel¬ len Street in the Phoebus Day Parade, October 12. NJROTC COLOR GUARD: Enri¬ que Wooten, Leland Stonewall, Steve Tyler, and Shawn Wilson carry the colors in the Phoebus Day Parade. The parade was the unit’s first of the year. Phoebus Days

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Parade of sails, balloons signal three days of fun; Hamptonians salute the “It was a smash,” said senior Scott Bridegam about Hampton’s Bay Day celebra¬ tion. Booms from 10 cannons, balloons, and bustle marked the opening of the three day event September 13. A trib¬ ute to the Chesapeake Bay, the celebration was highlight¬ ed by musical entertainment, displays of crafts by Hamp¬ ton citizens, seafood delica¬ cies, and sports contests, including a 10 kilometer road race. The festivities began on Friday with the release of 5,000 colorful ballons into the sky over the Chesapeake Bay. The helium filled de¬ lights drew a large crowd to King Street Pier. Afterwards, a gentle gust aided a fleet of friendly boats in its mock cannon attack on the city, commemorating the Monitor and Merrimack Civil War Battle. The same breezes that launched ships also wafted the rich aroma of crab cakes and beer over the estimated crowd of 235,00 people. Saturday evening, local favorite “Boom Boom” Zam- belli provided the climax of Bay Days. In an array of color and explosion, Zambelli launched fireworks over the WATERSKIERS: Despite the chilly temperature of the Hamp¬ ton River, the Colonial Water Ski Club performs for the crowd at Bay Days, September 14. FERRIS WHEEL: Deggeller At¬ tractions brought the ferris wheel and a host of other thrilling rides to the co rner of Franklin and Queen Streets. Bay Days Hampton River at 9 p.m. “The fireworks and music were awesome,” exclaimed junior Robb Lanum. Radio Station Z-104 ac¬ companied the flamboyant presentation with a selection of popular music. “Everyone just danced to the bands or socialized,” said junior Billy Brown. “Satur¬ day was one big party.” Bay Days concluded, ap¬ propriately, in the Chesa¬ peake Bay with the Parade of Sails. At 3 p.m. Sunday, a fleet of local sailboats, includ¬ ing the historical Discovery, filed into the sparkling Bay, to cap the event.