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

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6 Opening of School CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: On “Back to School Night’, September 23, 1981, Mr. Sam Sykes and several parents discuss the agenda for French classes for the coming year. According to Soloman Haltiwanger, studying makes the grades. There is one advantage to getting back to school, says Dion Ruffin and RaRa Davis. Taking a break from the monotony of changing classes, Verna Bankes quenches her thirst with a cold drink of water. |

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With umbrellas as protection, court members stand on the muddy field in the midst of the rainy Homecoming. Pageant Held in May Endless practices, dance routines, fit- tings, talent competition, smiles, and sore feet were all a part of the hard work and preparation that goes along with being involved in the 8th Annual Miss Warwick Pageant. All 30 of the contestants chosen by their club or or- ganization put much work and effort out to make this year’s pageant a real success. Apart from the contestants themselves, much dedication was given from the keyettes and their sponsor, Mrs. Joan Isom. Arrangements were made, decorations were designed, and patrons were gotten to submit pro- grams, arrangements, prizes, and judges. This was all conglomerated into one big hit in their Big Event of the year, “Private Eyes.” The first step for each contestant was being chosen to represent one of WHS’s clubs or organizations. Then came the hard part —meeting the judges, selling patron’s ads, making it to every practice, and practicing their talent. Talent night, held two nights be- fore the pageant came, the contestants had an opportunity to practice their talents and the judges had a chance to judge and score each contestant sepa- rately. The night finally arrived with excite- ment in the air as the winner was an- nounced. “The envelope please . The 1982 Miss Warwick is... . “ Music, provided by “Harvest” for the Junior Ring Dance, gives juniors and their dates music for danc- ing. Ring Dance Attracts Crowd The Valentine weekend created a ro- mantic air for the Junior Ring Dance held the evening of February 13th. The holiday also provided the theme “Straight From the Heart’’ for the Ju- nior Class Executive Board to transform the cafeteria. The previous day was an Activity Day allowing many class mem- bers the opportunity to help with the preparations. The preceding weeks of numerous doughnut and candy sales gave the financial backing as well. Music, provided by the popular group, ‘Harvest’, set the stage for the long awaited evening. The dance was one of the most well attended in years, ac- cording to sponsor Mrs. Joan Isom, re- ferring to the 100 or more people in attendance. A highlight of the evening was Offered by junior, Keith Stubbs, who took to the band’s drums for a solo performance. All of the Junior Class who walked through the traditionally decorated ring arch certainly felt the romance of a special, memorable evening. Features e 5

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Lines have become so long with the addition of ninth graders, one is lucky to get a hot lunch before the lunch period is over. The popular soda machine near the cafeteria pro- vides a refreshing thirst quencher for many. Freshman Jennifer Isham is loaded down with the “Bare Necessities’ for a successful school year. The telephone is a vital link to the ‘outside world” for Brenda Duncan. Opening of School 7