Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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HOMECOMING WEEK DISPLA YS October 30 through November 3 was the week of prepara- tion for Homecoming 1978. The scent of victory was in the air and the theme, Dreams of the Future was expressed univer- sallv throughout the school as the student body participated in a week unity and togetherness by participating in a series of events sponsored by the varsity cheerleaders. The week began with Lollipop day when the majority of the student body paraded around PHS with lollipops. Jeans and T- shirt day along with dress-up day followed, and enhanced the physical appearance of our dearly beloved school. 1. Pure vigor and excitement are expressed by Mr. Porach and Stephanie Holmes. 2. The parents of senior football players are introduced during halftime. .3. Dreams of friends from outer space were depicted in this young alien ' s costume. 4. Football sweetheart contestants walk the line. .5. What planet are we approaching? , says this spaceship pilot. 28

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THE WORLD OF MUSIC 99 During the summer of 1978, several students from Petersburg Public Schools assembled at Petersburg High School each week. Their purpose: to put together another edition of Spotlight . The results: Spotlight 78! Spotlight 78 was, once again, a big success. The SpotUght company played to capacity audiences during its public per- formances. This year ' s production, entided The World of Music , was dedicated to the memory of Mr. John D. Meade, who was Superintendent of Petersburg Public Schools for over thirty years. The show had themes ranging from the world of Elvis to the world of Crosby. There were also musical renditions of songs by, Duke EUington, and Tony Orlando. Edmund Whitely and Kar en Woods throw their hearts into a beautiful duet. Dance numbers, such as this Charleston was an intricate part of the -Spodight productioo. Narrators Linda Perkins and Morris Goldstein introduce the next scene. Kenn Burchett electnfies the audience with his rendihon of Ehis Prede ' s Hound Dog or Vm .Ml Shook Ip 27

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L UNITY AND TOGETHERNESS Meadovvbrook was the only school we could find courageoas enough to challenge us in a football game, and even then pride was shattered as the Crimson Wave blew them away. Not only did the football team put on a show, but also did the band which got down, got funky and got loose, as they stepped to the tunes of Last Dance and Close the Door . As usual, there was a dazzhng Homecoming parade and the crowning of two lovely young ladies. .Monica White, represent- ing the Chorale, was crowned Miss Homecoming 1978, with runners-up Lynn Chariton and Cynthia Stewart. The title of Miss Football Sweetheart was won by Miss Stephanie Pride. Homecoming ' 78 proved to be very special because a certain bond existed among those present. The time was right and the night air was clear, as the crowd showed their devotion to dear, old PHS. 1. Mr. Porach crowns Miss Monica White 19T8 Homecoming Queen. 2. Danll Harri- son looks for his wall of blockers as he races to the f nd zone. 3. Homecoming Queen Monica White and her escort Keith Maclin show their overwhehning joy of .Monica ' s coronation. 4. Jiilie Deloatch, Becky Carter, and Jeiuiifer Sims are proud to be a part of the Homecoming scene. 5. The prize-winning Junior class float e.xemphfies Dreams of the Future in reality. 29 I