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

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One of a Kind Ms. Renee Wright Miss PCHS 1984, congratulat¬ ed the new Miss PCHS Susan Mitchell while the audience applauded. Kim Anderson poses for an individual picture that was taken before the pageant. Many girls took advantage of this opportunity. Becoming Miss PCHS is quite an experience. I feel that it is a great honor to be able to represent my class and my school in that way. — Susan Mitchell O ne question was on the minds of all people November 15, 1985, as they entered the Little Theatre. Who would be chosen as the new Miss Pu¬ laski County High School? Seventy-one girls competed for this title. The re¬ quirements were a class, club, or orga¬ nization had to sponsor her; she filled out a contestant form, and paid a fee of five dollars. It sounded easy enough. The night finally came, and each girl wondered if her dream of being crowned the new Miss PCHS would come true. The moment came, the cur- tains opened; and the audience watched intently as each contestant gracefully strolled up to the micro¬ phone and gave her name and whom she was sponsored by. The girls were escorted by Tim Gravley, Edward Turn¬ er, Chad McClanahan, and Clay Dishon. After each girl had taken her turn, the judges took one last look before the girls rushed off to check their appear¬ ance quickly. Then, the judges were ready to announce the names of the ten finalists. Each hoped she would be cho¬ sen. The judges took another look as the ten finalists competed. At last, they had made their decision. The master of Ceremonies, Mr. Don Skeen, an¬ nounced the winners. After Miss PCHS 1984, Miss Renee Wright, took her last walk on the stage, Renee congratulated and gave awards to second runner-up, Noelle Turner, and first runner-up, Lisa Spencer. She then gave up her crown to Miss Susan Mitchell, the new Miss Pu¬ laski County High of 1985. The new Miss PCHS smiled and accepted her crown with much pride and enthusi¬ asm. She now had obligations such as being in the Pulaski County Christmas parade December 7, 1985. Along with this honor and many others, she also received a fifty dollar savings bond. Su¬ san would wear her crown proudly for the year of 1985-1986 before handing it down to her successor. Miss PCHS 23

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Miss PCHS Susan Mitchell, first runner-up Lisa Spencer, and second runner-up Noelle Turner show the pride they felt as they represented PCHS. After all votes were tabulated, and the winners were announced, the girls hugged and congratu¬ lated each other. 22 Student Life

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A White Christmas I enjoy the hectic songs for the Christmas concert because they ' re the songs we really enjoy singing. — Doug Ervin M ention the word “Christmas and all the faces — teachers, ' stu¬ dents, ' and staff persons ' — lit up in¬ stantly. For many the two week vacation was a welcome break. For others, holi¬ day trips and getting together with fam¬ ily and friends once more was the rea¬ son for their smiles. The excitement built up a great deal during the last week. All of the pods were decorated with the scents and sights of Christmas. Trees decorated by groups such as the Appalkids and office personnel gave the building the Yuletide spirit. In the Vocational Building, decorations and community projects such as DECA ' s Operation Santa Claus put everyone in the true spirit of the holidays. During the last week of school, stu¬ dents juggled studying for exams with shopping for their friends. Downtown Pulaski and downtown Dublin were decorated with festive red, green, and gold colors which lent a joyful note to everyone ' s day. Also during that week, the concert choir performed in the pods and gave a special performance in the Cougar Den. Earlier in the month the Concert Band had entertained the community with a performance of beautiful holiday music, and many other clubs and organizations held special meetings and celebrations for their members. On the last day of school, December 20, the students arrived in a white mini¬ blizzard. Although it melted that after¬ noon, snow heightened the excitement felt by everyone. Singing Christmas carols to the English Pod is the Concert Choir. The Choir goes to all the Pods every year singing Christmas carols and spreading Christmas cheer. The traditional Christmas symbol is the Christmas tree. Here the Office has their tree decorated with home-made ornaments of snowflakes, fans, and bows. Santa ' s Little Helpers are busy wrapping Christ¬ mas presents for the needy. Many clubs help dur¬ ing the Christmas season by providing for the people in the county. 24 Student Life