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

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This is the life. Many teenagers go to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina each year. As Ray Murphy walks the ocean front, he encounters many tourist. Enough for today. During the summer you could find many students in their backyards getting that “perfect tan.’’ Here, two students pack up after a day in the sun. Life’s a beach! While the wind is calm and the sun goes down, two PCHS students share a moment together on the shore. Summer Vacations — 9

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etting away from it all Shouts of joy were heard throughout the school as the last bell rang on June 11, 1987. Summer vacation was officially announced and summer plans were in full swing. The summer, having been the longest break ever, was well awaited for by many students. Anticipation was at long last rewarded. Not seeing friends for three months, how¬ ever, meant sadness for some. Time off was spent in exotic places as well as nearby Claytor Lake. Freshman, Ray Murphy, said, “My summer vacation was all right. I went to Myrtle Beach and enjoyed every minute I spent there. ” A group of Mr. Park’s foreign language students went to Mexico City, Taxco, and Acapulco. Jennette Blankenship took an ex¬ citing trip to Switzerland and the Netherlands as an exchange student. Vacation, however, was not all filled with travel plans. Many students had the opportunity to work a full time job to earn money for the things they enjoyed doing. For those who were lucky enough to get a new car, spending care¬ free nights cruisin’ with their friends was enough vacation for them. Full of peace. In the fall, after the crowd has gone home, Claytor Lake and the State Park are a peaceful place to be. Here the lake is shown at it’s lowest point ever. Another culture. While having an evening dinner in Switzerland, Jennette Blanken¬ ship has a conversation about the Nether¬ lands with her host-mother, Mrs. Diet Van Lit. Hard at work. While most students and teachers are still on vacation, Lynn Goad and Kathy Bishop work long hours before the new school year begins. 8 — Summer Vacations

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igns of a memorable week One particular Monday was not nearly as dreaded as most. It was Monday, October 19th, the first day of Homecoming Week. To start the week out in com¬ fort, Monday was declared as Sweats Day. Everyone came to school looking as if they made a pit stop while out for a jog. Tues¬ day brought students in shorts, tanktops, flip-flops, and sunglasses for Back to Summer Day. One might have been found digging through his attics in search of his parents’ old clothes for the Fifties and Sixties Day on Wednesday. The next day students arrived in their best attire for Dress to Impress Day. The week culminated in Spirit Day on Friday when gold and burgundy shone throughout the school. Also during the week, students busied themselves with locker bank decorations, showcases and floats, all of which were “Signs of the Times.” As Friday’s Pep Rally began, faculty and underclassmen stood as Seniors made their traditional entrance into the gym, most sport¬ ing Cougar colors and sunglasses. Cougar roars filled the air as Mr. Hickman asked for proof of atten¬ dance. “I like the pep rally be¬ cause it brought out everyone’s spirit. We really got fired up!” recalled ninth grader Rhonda Young. Another ceremonial event most students anticipated was the Third Annual Kiss the Pig contest. Students had voted for best pig puckerer from the senior varsity football team by digging for quar¬ ters earlier in the week. The three finalist were Mark Frank, James Whitaker and Tim Mannon. The glorious pig appeared. Tim and Crusin’ in class. Riding in style, Jeff Por¬ terfield is paraded around the gym. Senior style. The award-winning senior showcase was displayed in the commons area. 10 — Homecoming