Potomac High School - Prowler Yearbook (Dumfries, VA)

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THE END ... OR JCJSl After graduation in Holland in 1982, Wies Vink became part of the foreign exchange program and graduated again as a student of Potomac. Overcoming her initial nervousness, Heather Hinkamp was the first student to speak as she delivered her Salutatory Address. Members of the National Honor Society were in¬ dicated by the wearing of white pendants with the N.H.S. emblem, like those worn by Stephanie Sebren and Shelly Seitz. Entering to the traditional playing of “Pomp and Cir¬ cumstance’’ were Valedictorian Lisa Margheim and David Bates. Both were members of the National Honor Society. Toni Malanka looked proud as her twelve years of schooling came to an end. But it was also the beginn¬ ing of a new adult life for the first graduates of Potomac. Among the students upset by the change of gradua¬ tion location were Kevin Anderson and Steve Amidon. Because of rain, the event was held in the gym, and many visitors had to be turned away. Student Life

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There are some interesting things you can find under the microscope. Shawn Meade and John Jackson puzzle over what they could possibly have discovered in biology. Panthers get a real charge out of life at Potomac High School. Full of spirit, they make the most out of every moment of their lives. Over the summer, Panthers were seen prowling at camps all over the state or just lazing about at home soaking up the sun. Occasionally, you could even spot one at a summer job. When school started, Panthers hit the books and started participating in after¬ school activities. All this they did with fervor. That is what makes a Panther so special — everyth ing he does, he does with enthusiasm. This has become a characteristic of Panthers which gets them recognized everywhere. Student Life

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THE BEGINNING — 1 ——— Graduation was a time of mixed emo¬ tions. The graduates were happy that they had finished high school and were going to go on to bigger and better things. But they were also sad to be leaving friends and memories that they had made over the years. There was also a fear of whether or not they could survive in the “real world.” This feeling was soon conquered and graduates began to look optimistically into the future. Jo Baker, former principal of Potomac, and Reverend Blalock were the guest speakers. Also giving speeches were Valedictorians Cheri Mandrgoc and Lisa Margheim and Salutatorian Heather Hinkamp. Among other things in life, graduation is surely one of the most anticipated events in one’s lifetime and was the highlight of high school. By becoming Valedictorian of the class of ' 83, Cheri Mandrgoc fulfilled the promise of ‘‘Most Likely to Succeed.” Photos by S. Kurt Araujo Student Life 9