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

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Under Pressure — Quarterback Terry Finley tosses the football to Billy Myers during the Homecom¬ ing game. The Cougars slaughtered the Colonels 21-0. My Baby and Me — Coach Joel Hicks and the mighty Cougar to¬ gether arouse spirit at the pep rally. Sucky Toads — VICA club mem¬ bers promote their float at the pep rally featuring the popular “T ad Sucker Song.” oodles and Ponytails — Dana rouse chats with Sandy Muncy be- .veen classes of fifties day. -rv u r4 SCHOOL LIBRAS PULASKI COUNTY H1GV. - Student Life 29

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r Unforgettable - Friday, the peak of Home¬ coming week, was the day for originality. Blue jeans, crazy socks and lucky hats were seen on every devoted fan. An unforgettable week had come to an end, but it marked the beginning of a much anticipated weekend. At the game, fans were seen holding banners and shouting encouraging cheers to the players. This was no ordinary game; this was Homecoming. At half¬ time the score was zero to zero. No one really knew what the outcome would be. The mighty Cougars sur¬ prised fans with a touch¬ down during the third quar¬ ter. It was the beginning of a twenty-one to nothing win, the first time the Cougars have beaten the Colonels. The rest is history. Much excitement carried over into the following even¬ ing, but in a different way. Thoughts turned to a more romantic atmosphere of long dresses and flowers. The darkened gym created heartfelt feelings within the student body. An unforgettable week had come to a close. Unlike the flower that eventually dies, this “Forget Me Not” never died in the hearts and minds of those students and faculty who experienced it. Court — Buddy Ratcliffe, Prince; LaFon O’dell, Dutchess; Johnny Patterson; Susie Brillheart; Mike Parks; Carolyn Johnson; Pat McClanahan; Kim Edwards; Jeff Jones; Teresa Dalton. 28 Homecoming ’82

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That Final Day It started weeks before that final day in June when the largest graduating class in the history of the school would walk down the aisle and receive that long-await¬ ed diploma. In May the sen¬ iors received their caps, gowns, and announcements and made final decisions on what college to attend. The month dragged on and the class of ’82 became restless. When the prom and senior picnic came around, there was sadness and joy, as friends started long good¬ byes. The day had come and after weeks of practice and getting ready, the 469 sen¬ iors began that long walk to the gym. Although the weather threatened a down¬ pour and large, black clouds covered the sky above, the threat did not dampen the spirit of the graduates. The gym was packed to the brim and even over¬ flowed into the lobby and outside. On the inside there were a carpeted stage, plants, speakers, and hon¬ ored guests among more than 5,000 relatives, friends, and school officials. As the class marched in to the traditional tune “Pomp and Circumstance, ” they be¬ gan to remember instruc¬ tions such as, “Enter when the person in front of you has reached the tape,” and “Men off with the caps dur¬ ing invocation.” After the invocation given by Michelle Venable and speeches from class presi¬ dent Robyn Walker, saluta- torian Jean Guthrie, and valedictorian Lori Aider- man, the awarding of the di¬ plomas began. It took nearly an hour for assistant superintendent Ed¬ ward Crews to hand out the diplomas. The job was usu¬ ally performed by superin¬ tendent Kenneth Dobson who was sidelined by sur¬ gery in early June and missed his first graduation since 1965. At the end of the ceremo¬ ny the class of ’82 roared and cheered as they heard the words, “You are now graduated from Pulaski County High School.” Check it Out — As Mike Glasgow looks on, Marjorie Lindsey checks for her scat in the graduation seat¬ ing chart as Mr. Jerry King, Mr. Mike Rolen and Mr. Dale Conrad as¬ sist. Attention! Mr. Elmer Huff tries to get the attention of the seniors as they prepare to march into the gym for graduation. 30 Graduation