Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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WELCOME HOME CHAMP! Kris Pelham, one of two girls selected to attend Girls’ Nation. Is met with flowers and signs on her return from Girls’ State by her mother Mrs. Karen Pelham and Jen¬ nifer Brown. A DAY IN THE WA VES: Kelly Debnam drags In her Boogie Board after a day of riding the waves at Nags Head. North Carolina. A PEACEFUL MOMENT: Rodney Covington and Bridget Tellinger enjoy a quiet Interlude fishing In a lake during their summer vacation In Harris¬ burg, Pennsylvania. Summertime

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f Summertime continued from page 4 money to buy a car,” explained Brown. School leaders and academic achievers spent a large part of the summer involved in enrichment programs, and attending worksh¬ ops or camps. Editors of Tribal Tales and the Toma¬ hawk attended workshops at Virginia Com¬ monwealth University and Princeton Univer¬ sity. Seniors Mark Heaphy, George Dou¬ gherty, and Robb Lanum went to Governor’s School at Mary Baldwin College. Twenty rising seniors were delegates to American Legion Boys’ State and American Legion Auxiliary’s Virginia Girls’ State in June. Senior Kris Pelham, a delegate to Girls’ State, was one of two girls selected to repre¬ sent Virginia at Girls’ Nation in Washington, D.C. “I had a great time at Girls’ Nation,” said Pelham. “I learned a lot about govern¬ ment and met President Reagan. However, I would never want to be a politician.” Drum Majors Tom Smith, Tier Thomas, and Kenya Yarbrough attended band camp in Westchester, Pennsylvania and varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders spent a week at cheerleading camp in Richmond bringing home the Spirit Stick. “It was a great experience for all of us. We learned more about each other and many new cheers. It was a lot of fun,” said senior Melanie Morison. Football players, band members, flag twirlers, and majorettes returned early in August to prepare for the football se ason. The heat made the long and gruelling practices that began August 10 for the football team “tough.” “We started early and finished late. The practices weren’t easy, but they really paid off,” said junior defensive end Butch Tolley. For many students and school personnel, the year of “Fine Tuning” began long before September 2 when students reported for the first day of classes. Summertime

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‘Tuning In’ First weeks chaotic, fun ool winds from Canada and fall¬ like temperatures made going back to school more pleasant for the 1826 students who showed up the first day. Numerous schedule changes and an unbelievable lunch situation compli¬ cated matters as students tuned into the routine of school. The first week of school was some what chaotic, unorganized — the same as always. But, it was good to be back,” said senior Dawnell Draper. Tuning In” meant resuming study habits and routines. It wasn ' t easy! After summer, it was really hard to get back into the swing and start work¬ ing for school,” explained senior Kathie Krumpen. Topics of conversation included the no-smoking ban, the first football game, when the 1986 annual would ar¬ rive, and the Hooters. For frenzied fans, the Hooters ' performance at Bay Days, September 13, was a great way to start the year. We had so much fun at the Hoot¬ ers ' Concert. It ' s something I ' ll always remember,” said junior Lori Hilbert. Lockers were assigned, books is¬ sued, friendships made, plans coordi¬ nated, and activities scheduled — the year of Fine Tuning” was underway. ONE PLEASE! Rhonda Collier buys a football pro¬ gram from Joyce Porterfield and Cheri Hanby. Seniors sold programs as one of their many fundraiser s. Tuning In