Potomac High School - Prowler Yearbook (Dumfries, VA)

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Salutations Salutatorian Laura Best reminisces the past four years with classmates before they receive their diplomas. Opportunities Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy, who assist¬ ed in saving President Ronald Reagan from an assasin ' s bullet, speaks to graduates about op¬ portunities for their future. Future Hopes Speaking for his classmates, Valeditorian Brian Singstock expresses optimism for their hopes for the future and bids farewell to Potomac. Waiting Front row members of the class of ' 86 stand proudly waiting as the remainder of the group files into the stadium. 0 Graduation

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Swinging Like other couples, Tabitha Dove and Jeff Clarke discovered that dancing was great fun. Cinderella ’86 Instead of a pumpkin carriage, Cin¬ derella came in a limo. Instead of a white lace dress, she wor black la- mee. Instead of living a fairy tale, Cin¬ derella went modern. Prom 86 ' s theme came from a sone title. However, many of the students considered Stairway to Heaven a classic Led Zeppelin song unlike the more romantic songs that are often used as prom themes. Couples were even spotted swaying to it in secluded corners of the Springfield Hilton ballroom. Another change in tradition was the formal wear. Electric blue, jet black, gold lamee, and leopard skin designs replaced fluffy pastel dresses. The ba¬ sic black tux was replaced with white, blue, and light grey and bow ties to match the dresses. A few guys ap¬ peared in top hats carrying canes. Chauffered Limousines were the classiest way to arrive at the big event. Couples who ventured to rent limos could spend over a hundred dollars for the evening. The limos carried them to dinner at restaurants like Carnegie ' s in D.C. or Blackey ' s in Springfield. At the prom, the band Oz livened the mood by playing a varied reper¬ toire of songs for the multitulde of dancing feet. 1 just thought everyone was acting just as pretty as they looked, com¬ mented Mrs. Dial, one of the teachers who helped chaperone the festivities. The prom patrons ' feelings were simi¬ lar. Thanks to the sponsorship of Mr. Paul Szymonski and Ms. Charlotte Stultz, Gina Gumbar ' s efforts as chair¬ person and the dedication of the prom committee, most of the stu¬ dents agreed it was a great success. Well, maybe not everyone . . . My cummberbund kept falling off when 1 danced, said Lito Cabading. Riding in a limousine added a touch of class to the evening for Andy Yentsch and Katie Hernandez. Happiness is. All dressed up! Being with your friends. Michelle Boyd and Cae¬ sar Benavidas take a break from the dance floor to enjoy refreshments. Sporting a classic white tuxedo Trip ' ' Ralph Carder looked dapper in his top hat. He also carried a cane. Prom 9 M -

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Surrounded be helpful girls trying to ad¬ just his cap, Frankie Lasch enjoys the attention lavished upon him. The Future Is Now A hush fell over the crowd. Every¬ one waited for that moment. The final moment of being a high school stu¬ dent. The caps flew into the air, the graduates cheered, laughed, and cried. Tears welled up in the eyes of many parents; an era had ended. The class of 1986 had graduated. The Graduation ceremonies, which were held on June 6, were led by Mr. Robert Ferrebee, principal. The guest speaker was Mr. Tim McCarthy of Dumfries, the Secret Service agent who had saved Presidesnt Ronald Reagan from an assassin in March, 1981. School board members Mrs. Maureen Caddigan, Mr. Gerald Cleary, and Mr. Thomas Thorpe were also platform guests. The invocation was given by Paul Pasek; the salutatory address was giv¬ en by Laura Best. Brian Singstock de¬ livered the valedictory speech. The actual ceremonies were just the beginning of the graduation expe¬ rience. Parties went on all night. Then many of the new alumni piled into cars for a week at Virginia Beach befor they had to enter the real world. Making Memories Recording sthe events, a proud father watches the graduates while his younger son shows signs of tiring of the ceremony. Graduation 11