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

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A contestant poses on stage to show off his sexy legs during the singles competi¬ tion. Keith Webb plays the guitar for enter¬ tainment during the intermission. fi $ Boys’ Beauty Pageant — 19

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Some Senior boys from the class of ’86 raided their mothers’ closets and dresses as they looked for the funniest or sex¬ iest clothing they could find. Then, they searched for jewelry and accessories to complete their outfits. Donning their borrowed finery, they put aside their pride so that they could participate in the Boys’ Beauty Pageant, an annual spring event. Each candidate, in turn, flounced across the stage in the Little Theater in an attempt to Guys Can Be Real Dolls win the votes of the judges. In the meantime, spectators in the packed theater hooted and roared as they identified the strangely attired male con¬ testants. Their costumes ranged from shortie nighties to bathing suits and boots. The seniors raised money from this event to help pay for the senior dinner, a banquet of steak, potatoes, salad and dessert. The participants in the beauty pageant were sponsored by a class or club. During an intermission, Junior Paige and Keith Webb played their guitars and sang “Dixie Land Delight.” As the contestants changed clothing, the “Van Halets” entertained the crowd by singing and danc¬ ing to “California Girls.” Then, the crowd roared with laughter again as one of the “Pointed Sisters,” Shawn Hash, attired in a miniskirt and boots, tried to ride a minibike across the stage. Pat Hill and Donald Scott, the other “Pointed Sisters,” and George Penn, as “Sheila G,” played the drums and ran art mnd behind the minibike. The judges deliberated a long time as they tried to choose the right boy girl to fit the catego- ] ries: Most Comical; Best Body; and Mr. P.C.H.S. After the I candidates modeled, pranced, j and answered questions, Mr. I Mickey Hickman, emcee, j announced that Mr. P.C.H.S. j was Lamont Taylor. “Tina Taylor” had been selected as the “The Ba Idest Boy of All.” With ladylike touches, the guys strut; their stuff, hoping to win Mr. P.C.H.S. 18 — Boys’ Beauty Pageant

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A Shower of Beauties As everyone took his seat in the Little Theater on November 16, 1986, the question of who would be the new Miss PGHS crossed the minds of many. This year the pageant was dif¬ ferent in that the girls not only wore an evening gown but casual wear also. The girls were still required to have a sponsor and pay the $5.00 entry fee. As the curtain opened, the theme, A Shower of Beauties, was revealed. The fifty-five girls were ready to vie for the title. The masters of ceremony for the evening were Howard Petruziello and Chris Bushong. The contestants were escorted by seniors Randy Chinault, Mark Cox, Maurice Cousins, and Tommy Patterson. The contestants first appeared in their casual wear; each gave her name and sponsor. The girls then changed into their evening gowns. The contes¬ tants each had a turn on the stage. After all fifty-five girls had appeared, the judges with- Masters of ceremony, Chris Bushong and Howard Petruziello call the six finalists out on stage. New Miss PCHS Dana Long adjusts her crown after winning the pageant Escorts are also a part of the pageant. Debbie Davidson is escorted out on stage by senior escort Mark Cox. drew to make their decisions for the second round. The con¬ testants were narrowed to twenty-three, then sixteen for the third round. Each of these girls was asked the question “What are your plans for the fu¬ ture?” The contestants were then narrowed down to the six finalists; they were Dawn Dillon, Angie Johnston, Shelly Mabe, Dana Long, Kim Meredith, and Nicole Wagner. The judges took one last look before deciding the winner. Miss PCHS of 1985, Susan ! Mitchell, took her last walk on stage before crowning her successor. The results were given to the MC’s and they announced the winners. They 1 were second-runner-up Angie Johnston, first-runner-up Sh- ( elly Mabe, and the new Miss PCHS 1986, Dana Long. Dana accepted her crown with great joy and enthusiasm. Dana would now reign until next fall when she would crown her successor. 20 - Miss PCHS