Princess Anne High School - Peerage Yearbook (Virginia Beach, VA)

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Election 76 Election 76 Election 76 By 8:00 pm on November 2, re- sults of the 1976 Presidential elec- tion were pouring into Virginia Beach's Democratic Headquarters. Phones rang constantly as name- less voices revealed precious num- bers that were quickly tallied on the wall charts. Cheers rumbled the walls when victories were an- nounced, and moans of defeat pre- vailed when the numbers were down. Excitement grew in each spectator when someone increased the volume of the television set, several of the first electoral votes were announced in Jimmy Carter's favor. Last year, seniors of the class of Senior government students became more politically involved as elections drew nearer. Jimmy Carter was relatively un- known several years ago, but on the evening of November 2, his name was in every conversation. By 9:30 pm the headquarters' doors were locked, as dedicated political work- ers anxiously headed for the White Heron Hotel. Again, one could feel the tangible excitement when inside the elegant hall. The victory party was a long one, it continued until 4:00 am when the last precious electoral votes were counted, which determined Jimmy Carter as the up- coming President of the United States. Ei '76 held a mock convention in the school auditorium. At that time, Jimmy Carter won the primaries held by former P.A. students. Sur- prisingly enough, however, in this year's election seniors voted primar- ily for Gerald Ford. According to the Senior Class of '77, Jimmy Carter is not the man to be in the Presiden- tial Office: he lost to Mr. Ford 2 to 1. Seniors also had the opportunity to vote for candidates running in the Senatorial and Congressional race. Senator Byrd won over Zum- walt 3 to 1. Congressman Whitehurst, who addressed seniors earlier in the year with his oppo- nent, Bob Washington, was the se- niors' favorite 4 to 1. Senior John Martin surprised Whitehurst by asking him if his sec- retary could type, referring to the Washington sex scandal. Whitehurst replied, yes, that his wife could type. li , 'xr'-V -wi A. lu-and in -. Q ov- r -- - ., pqqdf-,W'iQ A-3.-Is.-Q..u,E... fi P t - 'A 4 . l' is X ,, . I ,D Zh' l Q . Bob Washington, Whitehurst's opponent, addresses the student body l l Carter Wins by Close Call . . . ' 20 l Features K 41 - 8 i 4- i 3 ai 15

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Miss Peerage is selected for her participation in school and class activities. Senior English and government teachers selected Michelle ReDavid this year. Michelle has been active in all facets of P.A. life. She has been a class officer, served as Editor-in-Chief of The Page for two yearsg she went to Girls State and was never too busy to say yes when asked to give a speech, introduce a speaker, help decoratea float or a Christmas door. She unselfishly tutored many classmates and willingly shared her creativity. The magic smile and can do attitude that Michelle brought to the class of '77 and Princess Anne won't be forgotten. 22 ! Features To be nominated for Miss Peerage is an honor in itself. Six girls who received this nomination are Lauryn Awbrey, Donna Slaughter, Mary DeFir, Lisa Westfall, Linda Ruesch, and Debbie Fentress ' f ' 'X ,P- f .NX ,N- Michelle ReDavicl Miss Peerage 77