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

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Social Studies teacher, Mr. Lenrow “Venus” Milo, is surrounded by his bevy of beauties: Ms. Ada Forriest, Mrs. Gladys Jordan and Mrs. Ivy Lee. The benefit dance for former coach, Billy Taylor, provides an opportunity for Scott Troutman, Dion Ruffin, Debbie Higgins, Kim Watson, and Patsy Martin to show their concern for an ex-faculty member. 1 ce vdescestsccecceccsecencoeossonseee OA eT eee voce i ccrccccrtccenicsttcessses 40 lL eSSitH@ Gl ce eee ees es ETT AMIE. ono oe os oc bee lock oe oboe sccbscsceesecg LOO MME TUG CTL... -2crccosccksecsedocccctscecesess LOO ANG NOUR ts lai eeeesi. LOZ Opening « 3

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A jump ball at the start of a quarter provides David Jones with enough height to direct the ball to a teammate. A chemistry lab increases a curiosity to learn for Scott Davis and Greg McDonald. Held during sixth period, pep rallies boost Raider spirit and morale. Character, scholarship, leadership and service, the cardinal rules of National Honor Society, are de- fined for the new inductees by Jasahn Holman, Belva Chapman, Glen Emano, and Karen Redman. 2 Opening a

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HIGHLIGHTS A Year for the Special Event Events Featured at Warwick Special events kept everyone on the move. All year, the traditional dances, plays, and, of course, prom and gradu- ation kept the students and staff busy with the preparations and the actual happenings. Since there were added staff members and a whole new class of students, one would think that the undertakings in such events would be even more burdened than before but plans were not any more difficult than they had be en in previous years. Again, students and faculty were united by the highlights. The almost-rained-out Homecoming brought a special unity between all, especially with the addi- tion of the new class, the freshmen. The fall play, “Splendor in the Grass,” and the spring musical, ““Grease,’’ gave all the opportunity to work together to make both productions great successes. The Junior Ring Dance was better than ever before. The coming of spring brought the anticipation of two of the most important events of the seniors’ year, prom and graduation. Planning and fund raising were two of the ma- jor concerns for the prom while the special anticipation greeted each day as the seniors counted down to gradu- ation. Rain Doesn't Dampen Spirits Preparations for the Homecoming court and dance started well before the event. The SCA handled all arrange- ments, while the student body took the nominations into its hands. Each class elected representatives for the court and all voted on the king and queen. Weather threatened with drizzles the only successful game of the season. The crowd was not turned away by the gloomy weather but by half-time it was pouring, forcing those unprepared under the bleachers for protection. The 4 ¢ Features AFS club held a helium balloon ascen- sion but due to the downpour, not many went up. Court members, with the NJROTC at attention, waded through the mud with their unbrellas onto the field. Due to the poor weather, the band was un- able to play for fear of ruining their in- struments. Finally, Principal, Mr. Richard Stacy, and the ‘81 Homecoming king and queen, Darryl Moore and Lisa Es- tes presented the crown and scepter to Sonja Williams and Dion Ruffin. “Grease” Exciting Electric with excitement, this year’s spring musical, ‘‘Grease,”” had all raving over the production. Tryouts, which were held December 2nd-4th, brought many students eager to show their talents. The extreme amount of talent among those trying out made the casting of the play a very tough job for drama director, Mrs. Diane Scott and choral director, Mr. Tony Auby. However, the final de- cisions produced a multi-talented cast. In the months that followed, the cast and crew spent numerous fun, yet tiresome hours in rehearsals of drama, dance, and music. The end result was well worth every minute as was shown by the standing ovations to every cur- tain call. The song, ‘Freddie, My Love,’ is sung by Rose Clark in the spring musical, “Grease.”