Warwick High School - Warwick Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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dip omacy seniors engage in mock election; eighteen year-olds cast initial ballot Introduced by their Vice- Presidential candidates, George McGovern and Rich- ard Nixon battled for votes during a mock election held a week before the Novem- ber presidential race. Homerooms, which repre- sented states, sent dele- gates to the party conven- tions which met after school. The Republican convention delegates chose Bobby Seabolt to represent Richard Nixon. Lynwood Wells was chosen to repre- sent Senator George Mc- Govern of the Democratic party. Each candidate pre- sented their party ' s plat- form at an assembly. Guest speakers, from local na- tional campaign headquar- ters, Aubrey Fitzgerald for the Republicans and Sue Cornelius for the Demo- crats spoke to the assem- bly. President Nixon re- ceived 61 % of the vote in the mock election. Eighteen-year-old sen- iors participated in more than a mock election. The campaign was recorded as an election from issues rather than personalities. Major issues included Viet- nam, defense, and the economy. Appealing to the youth, members of Congress run- ning for re-election present- ed their views in a senior assembly. William Scott won the seat of incumbent Senator William Spong marking the first Republi- can senator representing Virginia in over one hun- dred years. Thomas Down- ing retained his congres- sional seat in the House after his victory over Dr. William Wells. Accepting the Democratic nomina- tion for President, Lynwood Wells, representing George McGovern, ad- dresses the delegates to the party convention. The mock election at Warwick consisted. of the conven- tion, campaign, and concluded with the student vote. School and National ElectionsTTangents 1 7

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Using posters and signs to in- fluence the voters, presidential can- didate competed for votes during the mock elections. Campaign propa- ganda filled the halls and audi- torium as election day drew near. Conferring with Col. Ellis Luck before a pre-election assembly, Mr. William Scott discusses his upcom- ing speech. Mr. Scott was one of many speakers to come to Warwick during the November campaign. Representing President Nixon, senior Bobby Seabolt speaks for the Republican Party during the election campaign. President Nixon emerged victor at Warwick with 61% of the vote. Students listen attentively to Rep- resentative Thomas N. Downing as he discusses campaign issues. He won reelection over his Republican opponent William Wells. 16

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Expectant faces line the bleachers at the Raider Week assembly. Each class presented a skit to encourage the football team to win the game. In honor of the basketball team, Pep Club president Pat Jones reads a poem urging victory over Mench- ville. A Raider court, composed of representatives from each class, was presented during halftime at the game. With the Raider Week pep as- sembly in full progress, Mr. John Tudor enjoys the festivities. Motto, poster, and essay contest winners were announced at the assembly Seated in the place of honor, the football team looks on as cheers and skits are presented. Each team member received a lollipop from the cheerleaders. 18