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

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| A chance to show off that special formal ... Eugene Jones and his date danced the night away at a summer debutante ball. Smiles and waves are given to motorists on the beach road in Nags Head, North Carolina. A few alumni joined Seniors Dawn Eways and Tessy Joyce fora week at the beach. A moment is taken by Sonja Ruffin and Kym Holloway to reflect on the summer of ’86. Students can not stay away from the beach! Playing volleyball is yet another beach past time. Surf’s up! Kenny Crenshaw catches a wave during a day in Nags Head, North Carolina. Summer Vacation 3

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The last day of school is always a welcome relief. Summer provides an opportunity to totally relax — no homework, tests, essays, or anything else that comes along with the “the best years of your life.” Sun-worshippers take every chance to flock to the beach, while many students take summer jobs to save up a little money. Family vaca- tions are also popular. As the most popular summer activity, beach-going will never die. The roads to Virginia Beach and Nags Head, North Carolina are worn thin by students looking for sun, sand, and waves. Radio beach reports provide up to date infor- mation about the sun tanning index and surfing conditions. Although summer jobs take up valu- able relaxing time, many students work. Jobs are everywhere and life- guarding is one of the more p opular Surfing never goes out of style. Senior David Vincent prepares to brave the waves at Old Nags Head Pier in North Carolina. A trip to Walt Disney World provides one with many special memories, as Meg Feely and Ann Feely discov- ered last August. The pair decided to take a moment to visit with Mickey Mouse during a summer vacation to Florida. 2 Summer Vacation summer jobs. However, students are found working anywhere from grocery stores to local hospitals. Babysitting is another popu- lar and more flexible job. Money is money — it does not matter where you work to earn it. Once again, that final week of sum- mer approaches. Students are anticipat- ing football games, seeing old friends, and buying new school clothes, but the thought of homework is not too appeal- ing. However, all good things must come to an end: September 2, 1986 — the halls of Warwick come alive again. One of the area’s local theme parks is King’s Dominion, located just outside Richmond. The expressions of Jerome Campbell and his family show why the park is one of the best for family entertainment.

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Early mornings, hard classes, short lunch, and home again When the alarm goes off ... That ear piercing sound once again ... is it time to get up already? Rising out of bed is often one of the most difficult tasks of a day; how- ever, this is just the begin- ning of another school day. After the rush for the bath- room, fights with brothers and sisters, and the attempt to get dressed and eat break- fast, students head for the bus stop or car. “May I have your atten- tion for the morning an- nouncements ...”. The day has of officially begun. First period is always “I’m so tired — I didn’t even get to drink my coffee this morning!” rough on a student. At 7:30 in the morning, who can really concentrate on school work? Holding both eyes open is a task too difficult to describe. Second period brings little relief — it is still only 8:30 in the morning. During third period, eyes Five minutes slip by quickly in between classes. With books in hand, these students rush from one end of the school to the other. 4 A day in school Meg Feely, 12 start opening. Lunch time is on its way for some. After lunch, the afternoon moves quickly. For others, the day does not even end at 1:45. Athletic practice, afterschool jobs, and homework loom ahead. When does a student rest? Probably never. After lunch in the cafeteria, An- gela Speight takes her tray to the return. Students such as Michelle Winfield and Karen Foster, often pro- mote club activities in front of the cafeteria. These two are selling items for a fundraiser. ; ; F i 3