Potomac High School - Prowler Yearbook (Dumfries, VA)

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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

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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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Stairway to the Stars On May 21, 1983, the tradition of a Junior-Senior Prom began. This event had been anticipated by many since they started high school. Getting a date with that special so¬ meone, dressing up in a tuxedo or gown, and dinner at a classy restaurant were all part of the pre-prom ritual. The class of ’84 worked diligently to raise the funds in order to have the prom at the Sheraton Inn. The hard work was paid off with smiling faces and happy memories. The “Daylighters” was the band chosen by the class of ’84. The band played a variety of music which seemed to please everyone. The theme was “Stairway to the Stars.” Students and faculty felt that nothing could compare to the excitement of the first prom. The prom theme was “Stairway to the Stars. Tony Thomas and Margaret Fullem were one of the many starry-eyed couples who went to Potomac ' s first prom. When students weren’t dancing, they were seen socializing with their friends. This was the last big high school event for the seniors, next to graduation. Nancy Barber and Rob Cameresi danced to the music of the Daylighters. The music was diversified and drew a large crowd to the dance floor. Allison Stewart and Marisa de los Santos stole a moment away from the prom in order to show off their beautiful gowns. Each and every girl was at her loveliest. A lot of students went to parties or breakfast after the prom, like Robert Zacharias and Lisa Hayes who went to breakfast at Dave Snyder’s. 0j Student Life