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

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Watching out for the balloons Is one problem Susan Vaughan faces as she helps Keith Newton, otherwise known as Big Booby Ruby, get dressed for the pageant. Sanford Jenkins introduces himself to the judges with a flash of his thigh. Sanford also pitched in at intermis¬ sion with his rendition of some Mi¬ chael Jackson moves. Does Princess Diana usually visit the school? No, this is Lady Timothy (Tim Duncan) portraying Princess Di as he waves to his loyal subjects. Tim mocked Di’s attire from the white stockings to the little black hat. Boys’ Beauty Pageant

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Another Day (cont’d) When it finally rang, the anxious students would gath¬ er all their books and rush outside to their cars before the buses began to depart. And again there was that long line to get out of school. That line left many students to crank up their radios with loud music and to chit-chat about what went on during the school day. After their great depar¬ ture and drive down Route 11, there were those thoughts of homework and what to do after school. Some decided to give themselves a break and make a drop-off at Hardee’s in Dublin. Perhaps it was only for an iced tea and a big cook¬ ie, but it seemed something of a great uplift after that aver¬ age day at school. The wel¬ come followed that. For some, a happy pet may have been waiting with smiling eyes and a wagging tail. Now once set¬ tled down at home, it was ei¬ ther helping out around the house, going to a job, or may¬ be working out at King’s. But from 3:18 in the afternoon the student’s day was filled with “average” activities. Perhaps after watching their usual soap opera one would help get supper ready. Then the family would sit down for dinner. That may have been the only time spent together. But after the dishes had been cleared, homework was begun. One would try to get it done quick¬ ly but thoroughly. Next was the phone. Any “average” stu¬ dent stayed on the phone to make plans for the weekend. Then getting ready for bed, the day ended looking for the next. Senior Brian Wade goofs off while standing around the IMC during lunch with Mrs. Holcomb. Her Santa hat got lots of recognition. For many students pulling out from the high school meant a rearview mirror scene such as this to remember. Student’s Average Day 17

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Pretty Young Thing rls weren’t the only pretty young things in the school. The boys were considered pretty ung things in the boys’ beauty pageant. |bp hats and canes were all lown away. The men of I iS sang a different tune II night. The Little Theatre I the setting for a sold-out vd as the men on Cougar nue strut their stuff. Size Ive feet were shoved into seven ladies’ shoes, her’s old dresses and wigs le out of the closet to be n by their sons. Yes, by r sons. The 1984 PCHS rs’ Beauty Pageant was ut to begin. oxy, Roxy, Glenna Lauper, Peppermint Patty and Magno¬ lia Blossom were just a few of the outrageous names the dazzling men used. Not only were their names hilarious, but the acts they put on when they went on stage were the most comical acts you had ever seen. The Pageant was sponsored by the senior class. It was the only money-making venture for the senior class. The mon¬ ey went towards the senior picnic and graduation ex¬ penses. There was standing room only due to the large turnout of spectators. Partici¬ pants were wall-to-wall in the dressing room. The Pageant was fun for all who participated. “I think it’s the easiest way for the senior class to finance the picnic and graduation,” said Coach Reedy who was senior class sponsor. After the many hours of preparation, even their moth¬ ers could have been fooled. As onlooker Missy Lorton said, “Some of the resemblances to girls were unbelievable.” Just as the boys dressed to be women, the girls dressed as boys. They did this as escorts; and while laughing in some instances, arm-in-arm with the beauties, took them to their places on the risers. Overall, the pageant was a big success and the turnout was great. But for some of the participants, it was the most embarrassing moment of their lives. Foxy Roxy Ralph Porter shows that mink and muscles can go together. Ralph went on to win the cutest, a category established just for the boys’ pageant. Striking a provocative pose and blow¬ ing a kiss at the judges, J.B. Burchett models his bikini with flare. Boys’ Beauty Pageant 19