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

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Say Cheese! Second mnner-up Patricia Hughett, Winner Shelly Mabe, and first runner-up Angela Johnston smile as the pageant comes to an end. Always a winner! Dana Long moves to crown Miss PCHS Shelly Mabe, as first runner-up Angela Johnston congratulates Shelly. Angie Vanhoy, Cherie Lemons, and Tammy McCraw applaud Angie and Shelly. » Miss P.C.H.S. contestant Laura Howard. For all the glitter and glamour of the pageant, it also took a lot of time and planning, not to mention good strong nerves, to be a contestant. As Laura How¬ ard described her experience, “I was a wreck trying to find the perfect dress, but I eventually found everything, and I was satisfied with what I selected . ” It also took a lot of confidence to walk out on that stage. When asked about being nervous, Laura explained, “I wasn ' t all that nervous until I got there, and then it hit me. I tried not to show it very much. I was really more excited than nervous. ' Although Laura did not make it into the final round, she does intend to try again next year. When asked why, she replied, “It was so much fun and I really enjoyed myself.’’ Miss P.C.H.S 19

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prom Tennis Shoes to Evening Gowns Pretty ladies, dresses and casuql wear were the main part of the pageant. The junior and senior girls stayed after school the week before the pageant to decorate the Little Theatre and to practice for the big night. There were thirty-three girls participating in the main event. They all arrived at six o’clock and began to primp and make sure everything was just perfect. Later all the girls gathered into the choir room and sat for some final instructions. The final moment came, and the girls mod¬ eled in their casual wear. After this, backstage everyone was put¬ ting on evening gowns and primp¬ ing some more. Some even changed their hair-styles. After the evening gown competition there was a cut, and the competition was nar¬ rowed down to eighteen girls. These girls modeled again in their evening gowns. The next cut was from eighteen to seven. The top seven girls were Cherie Lemons, Karen Chinault, Shelly Mabe, Angie Johnston, Angie VanHoy, Patricia Hughett and Dawn Dillon. Former Miss P.C.H.S. Dana Long then took her last walk as she received a rose. Then the time came to find out who was going to be the queen. The second runner up was Patricia Hughett. The first runner up was Angie Johnston, and the winner was Shelly Mabe. All three were members of the Senior class. Dana crowned Shelly, and the ushers gave roses to the runner- ups. Ushers were Blair Chandler, Rick Mathena, Brad Powers, and Brad Wine. Sitting Pretty! During the Pageant, LaDonna Lyons, Laura Howard and Rhonda Cox sit in the choir room talking about their plans for the evening. A bit of info! Former Miss PCHS, Dana Long, and Trey Tilson announce the ladies in the pageant and some of their daily activi¬ ties. Awaiting the final moment! While clasp- rest of the contestants wait to find out who ing hands, the top seven finalists and the will be the next Miss P.C.H S. 18 - Miss P.C.H.S.

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W e’re In The Money” “Can I bum a quarter?’’ I want to get a candy bar. This was a question often asked after school in the crowded commons area. Many students took advantage of the M M’s sold by the varsity cheerleaders and candy bars of¬ fered by the Appalkids. Other favorite fundraisers were pizzas, cheese sold by the golden Cougar Marching Band and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts sold by the choir. Unusual fundraisers included a magic show put on by the Science Club and Hardee’s Donation Dollars. You buy a ticket and redeem it at Hardee’s for a dollar; this was sponsored by SADD and a skate-a-thon was given by Choir. A blood pressure clinic was held by the HOSA Club to raise money for needy families. These fundraisers were different, new, and interesting to the students. The uses for the profits were as varied as the offerings. The Sci¬ ence Club raised money for a trip to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D C. With its addi¬ tional funds the marching band purchased new equipment; and the chess team used their profits from sock hops, raffles, and donations to pay for their trip to National Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All of the responses to the sales were said to be enthusiastic, and the clubs were grateful for the sup¬ port given by the student body. Mrs. Kelly, a HOSA sponsor said, “People have worked hard each week to meet our goals. ” Clubs and groups spent much of their time and energy to raise money to support their projects. “It was worth it,’’ said Mrs. Kelly. An apple a day! Curtis Alley shows off his strength by carrying a box of apples. 20 Fund Raisers