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

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As Rrakajax plays one of their slow songs, Karen McDaniel and Joe Garter gaze into each other’s eyes. Senior Stefanie Crouse and date i Meredith walk inti thegymbythf :■ tions. The senior couples march thr ugh th archway as their names are called. As they enter the gym, they get the feeling of being “Lost in Paradise”. Socializing was also a part of the even¬ ing. Here, Mrs. Wilkinson talks with a couple. Prom 13

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Lost in Paradise It was April IS, 1986. She awoke early because she was so excited about the evening. It was a beautiful day, the perfect day for a prom. She then arose; there were so many things she had to do to get ready — her nails, hair and ironing. The first thing he had to do after he got up was to wash and wax the car. Then he went to get his hair cut and to pick up his tuxedo and her flowers. Around 6:30, he drove to her house. They had made dinner reservations weeks in advance. After dinner, they went back to the house to get dressed. Her dress was purple satin trimmed with lace. His tuxedo was black but he wore a purple boutonniere and cummerbund to match her dress. The couple was bombarded with parents taking pictures and telling them how good they looked. Since the theme of the prom was “Lost in Paradise,” the gymnasium had been trans¬ formed into a tropical island. Ferns covered the lobby where the portrait area was set up. Couples could pose in a beach setting or at a backdrop of palm trees. When they walked into the gym, they found a fountain in the center of the floor and a volcano threatening to erupt. The band, Krakajax, at the far end of the gym, belted out music for dancing. Tropical flowers decorated the tables. At midnight, the couple hurried home to change clothes for after prom activities. They headed to a party at the lake, while others watched rented movies on friends’ VCRs. After a magical evening of palm trees and fancy clothes, he returned the borrowed car and rented tux. She exchanged the elegant purple satin gown for her usual attire of jeans and t-shirts. Many couples enjoyed dancing at the prom. Jody Akers and Merldee Hylton dance to a fast song. The entertainment for the evening was a band named Krakajax. They played fast and slow songs for the couples to dance to. As the senior couples wait to be announced for the grand march, they stand In line and discuss the events of the evening. 12 Prom

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MASQUERADE MADNESS There is no doubt about it, most everyone’s favorite week of the year was at Homecom¬ ing! Why shouldn’t it have been with all of the excitement, fun, and school spirit that were shown by the students? “Madness” week started off with dress-up days. The Student Council and Pep Club decided on what day the dress would be and on what day. Dress to impress, sweats or pajama day, back to summer, nerd or reverse-role-day, and Cougar spirit day were the five that were included. Many in¬ dividuals participated with , en¬ thusiasm. Throughout the week, students worked on floats and decorations. Each class and some clubs entered the float competition. Each locker bank and showcase in the Commons were decorated with bright colors. The Homecoming Pep Rally was held on the day of the “big game.” As one walked into the gym, the school colors of white, maroon, and gold filled the eyes, and the music of the band filled your ears. School spirit was in the air. The underclass- men stood as the seniors marched in, most wearing matching tie-dyed T-shirts of pastel colors. The winners of the home¬ coming events were announced. The seniors won the locker bank competition. Since it was Halloween, paper covered the lights to make the scene spooky. There were spider webs from the lockers to the ceiling; a scene of a graveyard with tombstones was on the side walls. On the back wall there were masks for each person in the Senior class. The seniors also won the showcase competition. The Sophomore class was chosen to be the winner of the spirit competition; they also had the best class float. The club‘float competition was won by VICA. The second annual Kiss a Pig contest was sponsored by the gymnastics team. Votes were cast during lunch and cost a quarter. Each student could vote for any senior on the start¬ ing line-up of the football team. James Hardy had to kiss the pig at the pep rally! (contd.) Homecoming Court: Lynne Harvey, Pete Hancock, Frances Hammett, Bobby Easter, Melissa Kinser, Kevin Hen¬ dricks, Teri Wyker, Ron Shelburne, Lisa Spencer, Brian Owen, Lisa Parks, Casey Nicely, Sara Lee, Richie Hurst, Missy Newcomb, Randy Meredith, Susan Mitchell, Joe McClellan, Lisa Estep, Jimmy DeCosta, April McCoy, Mike Jones, Tina Abell, and Edwin Cox. Varsity Football cheerleader Lizz Dove raps about James Hardy during the “Cougar Shuffle” at the Homecoming Pep rally. — Homecoming