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

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The Math Pod Bulletin Board wished everyone The Appalkids perform a holiday program for the Happy Holidays and a cheerful smiling Santa. faculty Christmas party. Christmas 25

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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

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The Cougar ' s Pride T he Cougar Pride Awards were given to a small percentage of students and or groups of students who had achieved some type of goal set for them or had done something to improve the school. In the spring of 1985, the Chess Team placed first in the state competition and second in the nation. Thirteen students placed in the State High School Division. At the Atlantic Coast Championship the following people placed in the overall High School Division: C. Daugherty — 1st; C. Bushong — 2nd; C. Byrd — 3rd; D. DeHaven — 5th; T. Callis — 6th; D. Clemson — 7th; and J. Epperly placed first in the Category V Competition. In the Junior High Division R. Mabry placed 1st overall and E. Anderson placed 10th overall. The Junior High placed second in the overall competition. The baseball team had an outstanding season in the spring. Ken Shepherd and Charles Crowder were chosen for the first team in the All District game. Chuck Daugherty was chosen first alternate for the All State Team. After football season was over the Southwest Times chose Rodney Lan- dreth for their Player of the Year. John Myers, Brian Golden, Nick McCrary, Chris Graham, Jimmy Harris, Richie Hurst, and Rodney Landreth were all chosen for All R.V.D. District. Monte Brown and Kenny Hampton were chosen Outstanding Lightweight and Heavyweight while lifting for the Cancer Society, and in February, Mickie Thomas and Richie Hurst both broke school records. The Class of 1988 re¬ ceived awards both for Outstanding School Spirit and Respect at Pep Rallies. Mickey Thomas breaks a new school record. Mickey squat-lifted 650 lbs., the old record was 611 lbs. 26 Student Life