Pulaski County High School - Cougar Pinnacle Yearbook (Dublin, VA)

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Sure-footed — Renee McElroy glides over the water as she skis on Claytor Lake during the sum¬ mer. Freshman fears — Kevin Alderman looks for help in his handbook. Man on the run — Doyle Miller steps from his car to the parking lot to go to his 8:00 class. Think “pawsitively” — Mr. John Duncan, sci¬ ence teacher, fixes his bulletin board in the phys¬ ics room as he prepares for the new school year. Fire away — Mr. Mike Cox, National Resources teacher, participates in the fire extinguisher pro¬ gram before the start of the school year. The teachers practice using the fire extinguishers. Student Life 23

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The First Step As the summer drew to a close, students and teachers prepared for the beginning of a new, and hopefully better, school year. Many tasks and chores were to be undertaken by the teachers before the students entered the school. Teachers struggled with bulletin boards and attempted to get a head start on the paperwork as they pre¬ pared to welcome the students back to the classroom. Buried under mounds of paperwork, the faculty found them¬ selves with little time for making lesson plans. Teachers also had to contend with more faculty meetings in one week than they would have during an entire semester. Football games, pep rallies, club day and many other activities were on the minds of the students who tried to re¬ frain from thinking of the homework and tests that also awaited them. Going to the lake, lying in the sun, and other summer activities became things of the past as the students stepped out from summer into the school year. They had pride and school spirit and were ready to undergo the good and the bad of the new school year. 22 Student Life

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Walking tall — During the second round of com¬ petition, Senior Terri Hypes Curry is escorted by James Peters across the stage. Sixty-six pretty maids in a row — Risers fill as the first round competition begins. Charmese Baldwin: Miss PCHS Many girls have secretly dreamed of being chosen a beauty queen. The night of Saturday, October 3, was no different when sixty-six girls were given the chance to fulfill their fantasies of being chosen Miss Pulaski County High School. The contestants were sponsored by their classes, clubs, or friends. Mr. Mont Quesenberry, sponsor of the SCA, col¬ lected the five dollar entry fee which was to be used to help pay for home¬ coming activities. When the awaited day finally arrived, the cold weather was overlooked, as each contestant outfitted herself in a long dress and turned into a beauty. Finally, at eight o’clock, Master of Ceremonies Mark Harris introduced the girls in turn to the audience and the judges. The theme of the pageant was “Fantasy”. Pianist David Jones provided the walk-on music. Escorts Mark Marcus, Jay Peters, Richard Sav¬ age, and Richard Sewell led forth each girl, lending moral and physical sup¬ port. Jay Peters said, “I had a good time, and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.” Round after round, judges Darlene Simmerman, Roy A. Maiden, and Joe Sheffey scored girls on dress, poise, smile and overall appearance. At last, after four rounds of com¬ petition, the sixty-six contestants were reduced to ten. When the final cal¬ culations were totalled, the winners were announced. Second runner-up was Tracie Lynne Ondich and first run¬ ner-up was Lafon O’Dell. The girl whose fantasy came true was Charmese Baldwin. With the pleased applause of the audience ringing in her ears, she was crowned by her predecessor, Tammy Fagg. 24 Student Life