Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Dream Becomes Reality For Miss VHS Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomor- row, Live Today was the theme of the 1986 Miss V.H.S pageant. Twen- ty-six contestants vied for the title. The contest sponsored by the Junior class, was held at Mathis City Audi- torium on April 19, 1986. Serving as Masters of Ceremonies were Georgia Graves, Junior class president, and Paul Rainey, vice president. There were two categor- ies of competetion. First, the judges viewed each contestant in the evening gown category. While giv- ing the contestants time to change, the audience was entertained by Becky Broadfoot, singing The Way We Were and the Valdosta High Drill Team. The girls then reappeared for the casual wear competetion. Regina Sirmans also provided entertain- ment by singing The Greatest Love of All as the judges picked the ten semi-finalists. This number was reduced to the final five finalists, who were the then asked a question about their future plans and activities at V.H.S. The five finalists were Laura Smith, 4th runner up; Robyn Rainwater, 3rd run- ner up; Debra Talley, 2nd runner up, and Leigh Dominey. 1st runner up. Tracy Osborne was crowned as Miss V.H.S. 1986-87. BIGHT: Karen Sanchez takes her turn on stage during the evening gown competition. Kristy Stabell. Debra Talley. Robyn Rainwater, Mrs. Jackie Altman. Kim Wayne. Cher Haynes. Leigh Dominey. and Letisha Stibbens look on. TOP: The five finalists are Laura Smith. Debra Talley, Tracy Osborne, Robyn Rainwater, and Leigh Dominey 26

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Game Showcases Young Talent On Friday. March 15, the Wildcats met South West of Macon in an an- nual game that marks the end of spring practice. The Cats handled the Patriots easily, coming away with a 41-0 victory. A tough Patriot defensive line forced the Cats to go to the air in- stead of using a traditional ground attack. The Valdosta passing game was effective with Greg Talley throwing for 138 yards and three touchdowns, Early scoring allowed many new players to see action on the field making the spring game a show- case for young talent. ABOVE: Ottis Conaway and Michael Tolbert participate in the spring game with South West of Macon The Wildcats won 41-0. LEFT: Football cheerleaders Tracy Osborne. Laura Smith. Christy Stabell. Stephanie Culver- house. and Lynn Stuart cheer for the Cats. 25

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ABOVE: Senior Michelle Johnson participates in the evening gown competition while Debra Talley and Robyn Rainwater wait their turn. TOP LEFT: The new Miss VHS. Tracy Osborne, poses for the photogra- pher TOP RIGHT: Junior Class President Georgia Graves and Vice- President Paul Rainey wait to announce the judges' final decision. BOTTOM LEFT: Tracey Osborne reacts to being named Miss VHS as Leigh Dominey is selected as first runner up 27