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

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=f Se Se SE = ee ee Tate Ne Se a Frente se ES ‘Mi AEOS CTI CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Led by Principal Richard Stacy, the graduation procession of faculty and students marches into the stadium. The A’Capella renders several selections. Caps tossed into the air signal the moment of Graduation. Class vice-president CaSandra Davis opens the ceremony with an invocation. Spirited seniors gather a final time to decorate cars with school colors for the drive to the stadium. | Graduation « 23 |

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aried Paths Await Class of ’82 ee ee ee ee nan er tee) ee os oa ae... ee CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A decorated car announces for all the special night. Sr. Class President Cynthia Williams traces the progress of the class through its years at Warwick. Faculty members turned out in full force to add a spe- cial formality to the evening. At the end of the alphabet, Lora Watkins and Butch Yost anxiously await their names and their diplomas. Guest speaker Sam Canavos draws upon his own life experience to challenge the seniors to their future. 22 ¢ Graduation

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— ee ee PEOPLE A Year tor the ota New Faces in Faculty Because of the arrival of 9th graders, there was need for new teachers in the departments such as social studies, math, science, and physical education. The new 9th and 10th grade teachers had to learn the new school’s floor plan, poli- cies, bell system, as well as becoming accustomed to the feeling of high school atmosphere. When asked, what was their first im- pression, problems, or good feelings from their first days at Warwick High, the following responded: Master Chief Bateman — “The students are great and | like the school, but . . . since | live in Chesapeake, Va., my attitude is already “Coach Billy For the past five years, Coach Billy Taylor was bedridden at the home of his parents in Hampton expecting to die momentarily from what had originally been diagnosed as an inoperable brain tumor. During the fall of 1981, doctors received a clearer view with new brain scan equipment at Riverside Hospital. To help pay for the operation at a fam- ous medical center in Rochester, Minne- sota, Mrs. Bonnie Lowe, of the math department, decided to start the “Coach Billy Taylor Fund’’. 24 « Faculty fixed by the time we drive that long dis- tance each day.” Mrs. Carol Bowen — “The students were very friendly and eager for involvement with faculty when it was offered. | wish there were more time for faculty to spend involved with students at Warwick—I sense there are many unmet needs here.” Mrs. Donna Oertel—“! thought that everyone was helpful and friendly.’’ Mrs. Debbie Hanbury —‘‘My first impression was Warwick has a very friendly and helpful faculty. The only problem | encountered was figuring out the layout of the school. By and large, most of the stu- dents are courteous and friendly.”’ Taylor Fund” The Billy Taylor Fund-Raising Project was a successful one. The dance, which was the main fund raiser of the project, brought in approximately 500 dollars. The students’ support was greatly appre- ciated by the teachers and Coach Taylor. Even though the attendance of the dance was very limited, a great quantity of tickets were sold. Also, do- nations were accepted at all home bas- ketball games, and other activities such as the challenge made by the German Club to beat their donation of $50.00 brought in added funds, finally totalling $1,000.00. A new arrival, Mrs. Medina Smith teaches sign language for the deaf. At the fund raising dance for Coach Taylor, Coach Jim Harvey welcomes Kim Watson, Pat- sy Martin, and Debbie Higgins.