Phoebus High School - Spectre Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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What ' s in a Word? Shakespeare would have said something to the effect that “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The word “Phanto- mize” which has been selected as our theme for this year, is a word which can only apply to the fantastic faculty, super students, and awesome administrators of our own Phoebus High School. Let us take a closer look at this new word we have added to our vocabulary. What is a “phantom”? According to good oV Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary a “phantom” is l)something (as a spectre) apparent to the sense but with no substantial existence: apparition; b)something elusive or visionary; c)an ob¬ ject of continual dread or abhorrence; 2) something existing in appearance only; 3) a representation of something abstract, ideal, or incorporeal.” But, what did Web¬ ster know? The latest, hot off the presses, definition for phantom is: someone who roams the halls of Phoebus High School, wears the colors blue and gold occasional¬ ly, promotes school spirit in a feverish manner, and displays a deep pride in his school through his thoughts, words, and actions. So... when we speak of “phantomize”, we understand that this is the power to do all of those things mentioned in our defi¬ nition of “phantom.” Phoebus Phantoms have the power to phantomize those indi¬ viduals not directly associated with the school. 6

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Keep in Step The new school year brought with it a large number of changes. Middle school was no longer a concept — it became a reality in the 1985-86 school term. The implementation of this concept brought about the arrival of the ninth grade class in a high school situation. This, alone, was met with mixed emo¬ tions. Naturally, the majority of the ninth graders were more than ecstatic with this golden opportunity. Though they never experienced a year at the top of the ladder in junior high school, they were willing to accept their fates and once again be the “mice” of the building. But, wow! Just think — high school — more freedom — more responsibilities. The class of ’89 was more than ready to accept whatever challenges came their way. Tenth graders found the change to the middle school concept a bit more frustrating. They, of course, were spending their first year in the high school situation also. Luckily, they instantly progressed one step up the educational ladder. However, many tenth graders felt deprived of the special status one achieves when he becomes a high school student, as they had to share these feelings with the ninth graders. Upperclassmen, both seniors and juniors, rather enjoyed the fact that there were approximately four hundred “extra” under¬ classmen who they could provide with improper directions and kid about being newcomers to Phoebus. Weighing the positives and negatives, Phoebus High School truly benefited from the change. School spirit was promoted. The Phantoms of Phoebus High increased their awesome power to Phantomize! Top Left: Chenelle Easter dreams of Graduation day during Spirit week. Left: More Phantoms scurry to their next classes. Bottom Left: A timeless memory encased in a frame. Below: Kim Colvin cast her spell adding to the Spirit Week festivities. 5

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Top: Sybil Lovett, Tonya Barnes, and Kenny Sim¬ mons enjoy science class. Above Left: First period class is an awakening, as well as, a learning expe¬ rience. Above Right: Even our librarian is un¬ successful in hiding from the photographer. Left: A few Phantoms take a break from the normal routine of the day. 7