Potomac High School - Prowler Yearbook (Dumfries, VA)

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Beyond The Trail The final moment took place on June 13, 1985, at Potomac Stadium. The Seniors, their friends and relatives entered the stadium with much antici¬ pation. For some the ceremo¬ ny in which they were about to participate brought about mixed emotions. Many were looking forward to new chal¬ lenges, yet were sad to be leaving the memories and friends behind them. After the members of Na¬ tional Honor Society were rec¬ ognized by Mr. Ferrebee, Mr. Will Kitchen addressed the graduating class, speaking of their future hopes and expect¬ ed successes. Diplomas were awarded to the members of the class, and they threw their caps in cele¬ bration. There may have been many thoughts of the future, but for some the immediate fu¬ ture meant a trip to Virginia Beach for some summer fun. Showing their enthusiasm, Graduates take the traditional plunge and toss their caps into the air in celebration. This was a very exciting moment for them. As the graduates leave the ceremo¬ ny, Sandy Griffith pauses for the last look at where she spent the past four years. Graduation

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At the request of the Seniors, Mr. Will Kitchen, a former teacher and coach, returned to present the graduation address. Valedictorian, David Katzoff has the traditional honor of addressing the graduating class. David earned the honor by making the highest grade point average in his class. The administration and hon¬ ored guests rise as the sym¬ phonic band played Pomp and Circumstance and the Seniors marched into the stadium. Graduation

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Taking It Off He Did WHAT??? Setting the stage for our battle with Albemarle, the Pep Band, cheerlead¬ ers, Pantherettes took their places mo¬ ments before the classes filed into the gym for our first pep rally. Acting as MC Mr. John Jenkins, social studies teach¬ er, welcomed students and faculty as the cheerleaders began to promote spirit with Go Big Blue and White and B-E-A-T Albemarle . The crowds didn ' t need much en¬ ticement to get into the action. Within seconds, the gym was vibrating with an over abundance of spirit that would keep up the winning streak that the first football game set. Then, coming from the band, Bump-n-Grind music filled the crowded gym, and Mr. Jenkins slowly unknotted, removed, and draped his tie around the neck of the excited cheerleader. To the deafening screams of students, he continued flinging the remains of his 3-piece suit toward the crowd. After a split second The highlight of the pep rally was Mr. Jenkins ' strip tease. Paula Boykin shows her enthusiasm for his attempt to improve school spirit by stuffing money into his belt. While holding a Senior spirit sign, Stacey Gud- gel roots for her class. The Seniors made banners for the pep rallies to help get the spirit rolling. of silent supense, while the crowd waited to see if he would really do it, the rafters began to shake as he re¬ moved his trousers to reveal the blue tights of the Super P costume. This un¬ dressing was the highlight of the first pep rally along with an excellent per¬ formance from the Pantherettes, the classes ' rival screams, and the usual Friday afternoon excitement. After performing his now famous strip tease, Mr. Jenkins was the emcee for our first pep rally of the year. Mr. J helped to bring a much needed spirit lacking in previous years. Leading the Seniors in a cheer, Ann Beamer stands on Susan Vowell to get the crowd up. The cheerleaders played an important part in making the pep rally fun and entertaining. Mugging for the camera, this enthusiastic group of Seniors demonstrates their school spirit by showing who ' s number one — Potomac! Pep Rally