We Are Finally DONE!!!By: Editor in Chief, Trent

Johnson Four years, 720 days, 5040 hours, 302,400 minutes, 18,144,000 seconds all define the long amount of time spent in high school by the Kecoughtan High School graduating class of 2010. We, as a class, have experienced the retirement of one of the best principals of all time and the introduction of another great one. Countless teachers and coaches have come and gone; however, one thing still remained steady—the KHS Class of 2010. 400 years ago, Hampton was founded by men and women who wished to fight conventional ideologies and establish themselves as a group separate from their own. Much of this drive and dedication finds another home in the hearts and minds of the 2010 senior class. The number ten is a very special number, a number that will always be near and dear to the hearts of us Warriors. As we look back over those millions of seconds spent in these green and white halls, we must remember that the Kecoughtan High School Class of 2010 is and forever will be the class that the stars fell upon.

Faculty Frolics - It’s Back!!By: Ricky Matthews

Have you ever wondered if your favorite teacher can sing or dance? Maybe you have pondered what Mr. Tidwell would look like in a dress. Friday, June 11th, after three years of preparation, the Kecoughtan High School’s Theatre Group presented Faculty Frolics, a gathering of your favorite teachers singing, dancing, and more. Coming back for yet another appearance, alumnus Joel White aided Mrs. Fiest in hosting the show. Mr. Tidwell performed in his black wig and red dress doing a Tina Turner impression, dancing around the stage, and somewhat singing her songs. Ms. Woods, dressed up as a cat and very impressively sang “Memories” from the hit broadway production, “Cats.” Ms. Harry and Mr. Tolliver both sang a duet of “Stand.” The duo was able to stun the crowd with their impressive singing abilities. Kecoughtan Guitar Teacher, Mr. Durig performed on his guitars, first starting with a gentle melody and then rocking into a fast paced, rock and roll concert, then aided Mrs. Leonardi as the guitarist while she sang “Girl From Ipanema” quite beautifully. Ms. Bovee danced away to the song “Dancing in The Rain” leading into awkwardly humorous performance of “Thriller.” Mrs. Garrity and Ms. Pollard dressed up as Lady Gaga and Beyonce respectively performing “Telephone” and shocking many of the students in the audience. Ms. Holly, one of the final teachers to perform sang and danced to “Can’t Touch This,” bringing many of the others on stage and encouraging students to stand up and dance along. The most prominent teacher of the night had to be Senor Morales. During the break between performances, Senor came onto stage in a different costume, interrupting Mrs. Fiest and Joel White who were trying to get the next act going. When asked why he wanted to perform in Faculty Frolics, Senor Morales said, “I thought that it would be a good chance to make the kids laugh and to have some fun.” For a grand finale, a large group of teachers all came onto the stage to perform the song “Get Me Baby.” Faculty Frolics will be remembered by the graduating seniors of the Class of 2010 for years to come!

Seniors Rule!! Class of 2010

By: Hannah Pascucci

If you drive to school, you may have been a little confused last Friday morning. The senior class pulled off a memorable senior prank for the first time in years! Prior to Friday morning, seniors agreed to meet at school at 6:45 in the morning to begin phase one of the prank: park crooked so underclassmen couldn’t park close to the school. Juniors were forced to park in the spots that no one usually has to park in. Phase two was seen after entering the

building: hundreds of balloons filled the 500 hall. Carloads of balloons could have been seen entering school grounds that morning. Unfortunately, by the end of first block most had been popped. Fortunately, no one really got in trouble for these unforgettable stunts. The senior class officers did have to clean up the mess in the hallways, but the cars were allowed to remain crooked all day. When Mr. Wright pulled into the student parking lot around 8 am, he was shocked at first, but then realized the prank was harmless. Congrats to the senior class for pulling off these impressive antics! And thanks Mr. Wright for not raining on our parade!

Members of the Senior Class (Photo

by: Julianne Van Hout)

Senor Morales and Mrs. Fiest during one of his many interruptions

(Photo by: Hannah Pascucci)

Teachers dancing

at the end of the show (Photo by:

Hannah Passcucci)

Remembering a Fallen Starr

“Jessica was truly a star. Very unique in her

ways and spunk in her walk. She was a happy

person and a true friend. It was just yesterday

she was yelling in the hall ways. I can’t believe

she held her problems with such a strong face.

Now that’s a warrior. Forever our warrior star!

R.I.P Jessica Royal”

-- Chanta Johnson

“You’re everything I wish

to be. You went young, but

you went strong.”

-- Taylor Goodin

“She always said “c’mon now!” I loved

hearing her say that.”

-- Marquette Mercer“Starr is still the brightest star under

the sunlight. I love you girl.”

-- Kendell

“Be the star you are

meant to be and

model for God.”

-- D-Ray

As the stars shine bright in our sky, we remember our fallen warrior, Jessica Starr Royal. The bright lights from the stars represent her sense of bright style and emotions as she passed us in the hallways. Although this loss was a tragedy to our school, it has brought our senior class together and given us a wake up call right before graduation. Jessica was really a star in a lot of our eyes. She was always happy and a joy to be around. She looked like royalty at prom, and even though she was hurting, she didn’t want anyone to know because she wanted them not to worry. At graduation practice, people wondered where this bright girl was, as they called her name and she didn’t walk across the stage. That afternoon, her facebook page was littered with respectful admiration and memories that will be missed. Text messages went out telling our school to wear bright colors to represent her style. As we walked into the school the following day, it felt as if we were in a different place. It was quiet, people didn’t know what to say or even do. Banners were made and signed by the school as well as donation jars to give back to her family. Tears filled the hallways and a prayer was said in her memory during all lunches the following day.

The Faculty Frolics performance, usually a fundraiser for a theater scholarship, hasn’t happened at our school in three years,but this year it was dedicated to Jessica and a portion of the profits went to her family. Following the frolics was a candle lighting service held at Buckroe Beach where classmates, family, and teachers recalled memories of Jessica. On that clear night as the sun was setting, there was one visible star shining on the beach. As it began to grow darker, that star shined brighter, and outshined the others in the sky. As the candles lit the beach and the stage, a few students sang, and her brother rewrote “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” and sang it as they released balloons in the shape of stars. She is out of her pain now and into someone else’s hands to watch over her fellow classmates and friends from the paradise above.

“Jessica, we will always love

you. Forever and always.

-- Shauna

The Next StepAuburn University -Mary Dlugos

Austin Peay state university -Jamila Kerby

Averett University -Madison Hunt

Bennett College for Women -Tiffany Tucker

Bridgewater College -Kaitlin Bell -Joseph Macklin -Kayleigh Thompson

Christopher Newport University -Megan Canny - Meredith Downey -Robert Holmes III -Genay Wells -Sarah Pedigo -Chelsea Hines -Ben Godwin

College of William and Mary -Trent Johnson

Coker College -Kaitlyn Jessup

Elizabeth City State University -Jashonda Dutch

George Mason University -Rasheed Parker -Elizabeth Bolt -Skylar HinnantGeorgetown University -Frank Anthony Miller

Longwood University -Caitlin Smith

Mary Washington University -Jessica Rose

Medical Careers Institute -Courtney Winstead

Norfolk State University -Erin Jenrette -Tacara Glasper

Northeastern University -Neha Bhagat

Virginia Intermont College -Kaitlin Bell

Virginia State University -Devin Parker

Virginia Tech -Trent Strickland -Natalie Forbes -Michelle Thompson -Jacob Nguyen

Virginia Weslyan College -Melanie Harper

West Virginia University -Jon Gibson

Winston-Salem State University -Angela Tierra CragheadExploring Your Options

By: Graham Spady

Society leads people to believe if you aren’t going to college, you’re not on the right pathway to success. While the majority of students will go to college after high school, this doesn’t mean it’s the best decision for everyone. This year alone, there are several graduating seniors who won’t be heading straight off to college. This doesn’t mean they have made a bad decision, it only means they have expanded their options of what they are capable of doing after high school whether it be enlisting in the military, attending a trade school, or jumping right into the work force. So contrary to many beliefs, there are many positive outcomes of not going to college after high school. Several students choose to attend college right after high school graduation in order to continue and purse a more prestigious education. But this isn’t always the best decision for every graduating senior, nor is it considered a wise economical decision with today’s rough economy. With these tough economic times it is understandable that some students choose to go straight into the work force. Not only are you making money and supporting yourself, you are getting hands-on experience while at the same time learning life lessons that can prepare anyone for the future. Some students feel that active military service, whether it’s serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, or the Marines, is a better, more suitable choice for them. And why wouldn’t it be? The military provides stability, guaranteed career with pay, and a chance to pursue a degree. Students realize there are several different options when joining the military, it all just depends what is best for that particular student. Yes, there are some opposed views on how to enter the military, but students like Taylor Deshotel feel that enlisting in the military right after high school is the best option for him, “I really want to join the Navy, but the fact that they would pay for my college education was definitely an incentive because I want to further my education and become and officer later on”. Trade schools such as the Apprentice School are other options that can lead to success. The Apprentice School is very unique because they have programs that pay their students to go to class while also giving them a job in the shipyard to give hands-on experiences. Trade schools, much like the military, offer job security and a chance to earn a degree or certification. Everyone has the opportunity to explore all the options out there and find something that fits your particular dreams and aspirations.

Hampton University -Marissa Dorsey

James Madison University -Shannon Langley -Mallory Middleton -Marjorie Riddle -Candice Heath

Johnson and Wales University -Morgan Aponte -Kasey Dickey -Jordan Hill

Liberty University -Kirsten Burt

Old Dominion University -Jasmin Christian -Chelsea Doster -Thomas Ericson -Benjamin Garrett -Maggie Schmid -Taylor Barbee

Texas Woman’s University -Jessica Benjamin

Thomas Nelson Community College -Kendra Boyd -Kaeleigh Farthing -Hannah Pascucci -Sarah Ireson -Melissa Caldwell

University of Central Florida -Marlon Mailey

UCLA -Rachael Haley

University of Georgia -Ally Smith

University of Miami -Carla Pryor -Chrissy Perry

University of Virginia -Kaitlynne Friesz -Katherine Campbell -Ben Richardson -Austin Collier

University of North Carolina (charlotte) -Danielle Williams

Virginia Commonwealth University -Tenesha Bottoms -Trevor Culp -Colby Mullen -Alaina Williams

CElebrating seniors!By Hannah Pascucci

At 6 PM on the night of Awards Night, the school auditorium began to fill with girls in dresses and boys in shirt and tie. They scrambled to the front searching for their name on a seat as proud parents filled the seats in the back. For many seniors, awards night is a much awaited event in which they can gather their accomplishments in the form of a certificate, plaque, or trophy. Several seniors were awarded for their superior grades, collecting academic letters, certificates, and seals to place on their diplomas. There were, however, quite a few special awards presented to individuals. An Army representative presented two large (physically and financially) to two male students who have agreed to enroll in ROTC programs in college: Trent Johnson, who will be attending The College of William and Mary, and Collin Chambers, who will be attending Hampton University. Others receiving financial support included Frank Miller and Megan Canny, recipients of the Virginia Peninsula Chambers of Commerce award. Natalie Forbes, a future Hokie, was given the Pamplin Leader scholarship for her commitment to studies, leadership abilities, and dedication to community service. Although they will be recognized on the big day, the valedictorian, Alaina Williams, and the salutatorian, Rachael Haley, received special recognition from Mr. Wright. Also comically recognized by Mr. Wright was Rasheed Parker, who earned the “Everyday Greatness” award. Austin Collier was commended by a representative from The Engineers Club of the Virginia Peninsula as and outstanding student in science. Another student recognized for his dedication and achievements, Julian Ball, for becoming a prestigious Eagle Scout.

Julian Ball receiving recognition from Mrs. Hardy for becoming an Eagle Scout (Photo Credit: Michael Pascucci)

Can You Imagine...That we’re finally getting out of this school and going on to bigger and better things?

Kecoughtan still being here once I have achieved all my goals?

Kecoughtan without Mrs. Friesz’s “cold pricklies”?

If all the teachers did not care about you?

Show Choir without dancing?

Having clean bathrooms?

No pizza for lunch?

Going a whole year without getting in trouble going to Kecoughtan?

Kecoughtan without the crazy drama?

The bookstore not selling cookies?

The Pledge of Allegiance without awkward pauses?

Mr. Crawford cutting off his mustache?

Having a McDonalds in the warrior cafe?

A school without the Tolliver brothers?

Mrs. Friesz teaching freshman?

Can you imagine the class of 2011 pulling off a better senior prank?

Kurt Rosario not wearing a Slipknot shirt?

All people living life in peace?

John Healy with looser shirts?

Cell phone rooms during the switching of classes?

A school where no one is judged?

What the school will look like in ten years?

Your whole life changing in just a moment when you walk across a stage?

The school without Friesz?

Austin Collier not at a party?

Mr. Mingee without a goatee?

Taylor Deshotel studying for a test?

Walking across the stage for graduation?

Kecoughtan having a chinese buffet?

Getting out of KHS and walking across the stage at graduation?

Kecoughtan bringing “hall sweeps” back?

This school being spotless?

This school having working water fountains?

The girl’s varsity basketball team winning a championship?

Getting through four years in marching band?

If Kecoughtan’s baseball team hadn’t gotten good this year?

Kecoughtan having a bad field hockey team?

A one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple eater?

Mrs. Duckworth not being obsessed with Ronnie?

Kecoughtan High School without teachers like Fuhs, Cutshaw, and Mingee?

The teachers vs students in football?

What everybody will be like ten years from now?

If the vending machines could just stay on all day?

If teachers would be chill and easy to get along?

I came to this school as a number and I leave as a name?

Liz Rye not being funny?

What the class of 2010 would be like if everyone got along?

Sam Young actually having a small butt?

The boys bathroom with soap?

The ceiling not leaking when it rains?

Coach Rietscha running with sweatpants and a shirt?

Coach Eusner buying water for the tennis team?

Can you imagine being able to walk through the hallways without touching anyone else?

Can you imagine MacSchool not being down?

Can you imagine Rivers Taylor grumpy?

This generation taking over the world?

The friends you lose and gain in high school?

Walking down a hallway and not getting stopped every two seconds?

If this school was never here, we would have never met and became friends?

Having to leave your friends, your teachers, your whole life to start anew?

A world where life was easy and life fell into place with ease?

Liz Rye on Saturday Night Live?

If all of our students would get along with each other and how much more of an experience high school would be?

A world without negativity?

Coach Hebert actually being excited?

Having one day of solid peace?

Mr. Tolliver’s room without any random visitors?

Shelby Tilton coming to English class?

Ben Doss and Brandon Denny actually acting like grown men?

Mrs. Tidwell in sweat pants?

Sydney Chewning’s hair being one color?

Senior skip only being a day long?

Mr. Johnny Tolliver with a full head of hair?

The Warrior Cafe being a real Subway and selling five dollar foot longs?

Ms. Fuhs not talking about karate?

Mr. Newmen getting through a lesson in a class period?

Ethan Fecht being short?

Ms. Snyder using her exercise ball that took a whole class to blow up?

Short lines at the Dean’s office?

Mr. Wright with an afro and no beard?

A senior class that didn’t procrastinate?

Kecoughtan without the class of 2010?

Can you imagine Ms. Lay not giving a lecture before graduation?

Congratulations to Katie

Campbell, Elizabeth Bolt,

and Michelle Thompson

from the Outdoor

Adventure Club!

Pura Vida!!

Last Will and TestamentI, Domanique Grogan, leave good memories, good

teachers, good fun. Cherish your time in high school,

they’re the best times of your life.

I, Jace DePriest, leave my love for football and track.

I, Laurison Syiia, leave behind love for step team.

I, Jeremy Scroggins, leave the success of track and field.

I, Heather Russell, leave old bad habits behind.

I, Chelsea Doster, leave fun and exciting memories, and

to tell the class of 2011 to enjoy your senior year because

it flies by.

I, Joe Macklin, leave my silly hat collections to the

Johnson/Payne pair.

I, Carla Pryor, leave rising seniors an essay-filled year

with the Friesz!

I, Jocob Conner, leave this great school and my amazing

teachers.

I, Sean Kelsey, leave a mic for freedom of speech, a track

to add entertainment, and a speaker to be heard.

I, Jesse Evans, leave this school with my head held high

and my future in front of me.

I, Elizabeth Bolt, leave Adam the freshman fun times and

any maturity I can possibly spare!

I, Amanda Trevillian, leave a year full of funny jokes and

witty quotes with Mingee.

I, Kasey Dickey, leave procrastination behind me.

I, Shelby Parker, leave behind most of my friends at

Kecoughtan.

I, Mary Dlugos, leave great memories with even better

friends.

I, Jessi Lemon, leave Austin Ashberry the advice to

always be yourself, and have fun. Try not to miss me to

much Austin!

I, Michelle VanPatten, leave Rachel Green my leadership

skill in the KHS marching band.

I, Erin Jenrette, leave my responsibilities of running the

team to the next point guard. Good luck!!

I, Trent Johnson, leave all my responsibilities to some

other poor soul. Good luck.

I, Emmaleigh Burton, leave a piece of wisdom: put

yourself out there, make friends and hold on to them.

Make there four years the best you can because you never

know what the future may hold.

I, Duke Dorsey, leave Kecoughtan in hopes of becoming a

professional athlete.

I, Brandyn Kimbell, leave you with a though: how do you

define yourself now?

I, Mallory Middleton, leave Miranda Smith the family

drama!

I, Kyle Walters, leave life, wisdom, and ambition I lacked

to use.

I, Hannah Hendricks, leave immature girls with drama.

I, Aurora Turner, leave you with the knowledge of

knowing if you want to escape reality, go read a book!

I, Marcus Chapman, leave behind the thought of a good

laugh. Laughter is a big sign of happiness. I want

people to remember me as the joyful laugh that picks

them up when they feel down, or just need a laugh.

I, Javonte Belle, leave a legacy of understanding and

empathy. Cherish these and share them with others.

I, Deion Porter, leave with my love for my friends and

shall share my love and care with the world out there.

I, Michelle Thompson, leave behind a passion for

science mixed with a passion for art.

I, Shannon Langley, leave my duties as the only senior

Shannon in Show Choir to Shannon Payne.

I, Caitlin Smith, leave Haylee with all the hilarious

moments and all the times we have just randomly burst

into laughter with no reason.

I, Taylor Deshotel, leave Kecoughtan for good!

I, Marjorie Riddle, leave Jasmine with my crazy

wrestling stories and then people giving weird looks

once you tell them.

I, Tammara Sutton, leave my unique free-spirited

qualities along with my work-ethic behind in this

school.

I, Morgan Aponte, leave the inspiration to break

through the boundaries placed upon us as students to

fit into our stereotypes.

I, Skylor Herron, leave a world of memories behind of

times that were the best of my young life, but also the

saddest. Just make the most of your time here.

I, Dimitri Batten, leave behind Peninsula District

Championship and Player of the Year.

I, Taylor Goodin, leave behind the quote “if you stood

up for something, you have enemies”.

I, Ashley Turner, leave behind all the drama and

sorrow that I went through in search of new things that

await me.

I, Iesha Brigham, leave my love to Tia Golver my very

good friend. Without her I would have never made it

through this school year.

I, Maggie Lugo, leave my mural for the art gallery.

I, Amanda Loyd, leave my memories and books behind

at KHS so I can make a new beginning.

I, Sam Young, leave the upcoming varsity cheerleading

teams my skill and determination to give KHS spirit

after I’m gone.

I, Nick Cannon, leave this old school.

I, Rasheed Parker, leave behind my procrastination

habit.

I, Nelson Garrett, leave my greatness for the NJROTC

cadets to wish they had.

I, Jessika Carney, leave my junky locker, teachers and

memories.

I, Shaakiyla Barner, leave behind my attitude.

I, Nick Terry, leave this school behind for a better

future.

I, Tyler Thomas, leave Kecoughtan High School on

June 19th at 9:00 A.M.

I, Genay Wells, leave Nytabia Dockery all of my

school spirit.

I, Hannah Pascucci, leave KHS to go onto a new

chapter of life and leave behind the advice to always

take chances and don‘t think about the what ifs' in

life.

I, Briana Ruff, leave my school spirit.

I, Joseph McCalla, leave a legacy to follow.

I, Emmanuel Tucker, Kecoughtan wrestling as a

third place District wrestler and team captain.

I, Sarah Pedigo, leave the school and all its

problems to my brother, Jacob Pedigo.

I, Marissa Dorsey, leave Ambrea McGhee the duties

to have the curliest hair.

I, Courtney Winstead, leave Aislynn Burton all the

drama of high school.

I, Cassie Ackerman, leave being the best young

mother in Kecoughtan.

I, Mimi Whestone, leave all the fun, crazy, and

amazing moments in the most fun and great place in

this school...the chorus room. Show Choir is forever!

I, Raymond KeyDser, leave here knowing that the

teachers that I know will remember me as the kid

who never gave up.

I, Lauren Hobbs, leave all my 30 minute arguments

with Mrs. Friesz for the next stubborn senior.

I, Cartina Durham-Rosa, leave back all my teachers

and staff members who were cool with me. Hope

they still remember me.

I, Kenda Boyd, leave behind all the little people who

I probably will not see again, and my personality

and crazy spirit!

I, Frederick Johnson, leave behind a legacy of

fulfillment and greatness as I move toward the

future leaving my siblings to follow their own

destiny.

I, Alaina Williams, leave Morgan Sullivan the pool

(not the one on the roof), but the one i know she’ll

kick butt in next year.

I, Johnathan Reynolds, leave behind a long year,

new friends, and a place I don’t know as well. Long

school days and homework. One year in a school is

not a lot to leave behind.

I, Lauren Reeves, leave Kecoughtan High School

with confidence, integrity, change, knowing how to

cope with a variety of people with my head held

high.

I, Liz Rye, leave behind my legacy of being funny. I

pass my torch down to the next funny girl. LET THE

LEGEND CONTINUE!

I, Holly Mouton, leave behind friendship with all of

Kecoughtan.

BIG IN 09-10Movies Music Books

PeopleEventsTelevision

The Twilight Saga

Avatar

Dear John

Where the Wild Things Are

Paranormal Activity

The Blind Side

Zombieland

Lady GaGa

Taylor Swift

Soulja Boy

Drake

Nickelback

Beyonce

30H!3

The Fray

Rihanna

Miley Cyrus

Lil Wayne

Twilight,

Newmoon,

Exclipse, and

Breaking Dawn by

Stephanie Meyer

The Last Song, and

Dear John by

Nicholas Sparks

The Lost Symbol

by Dan Brown

Under The

Dome by

Stephen King

Haiti

BP Oil Spill

Health Care Bill

2010 Winter Olympics

Jersey Shore

Dancing with the Stars

The Hills

Glee

16 and Pregnant

Obama

Tiger Woods

Conan O’Brian

Jay Leno

Gary Coleman

Jon and Kate

Michael Jackson

Partick Swayze

Dennis Hopper

Kanye West

The Black Eyed Peas

Owl City

Katy Perry

Rascal Flatts

NCIS

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

Lost

Secret Life of the American Teenager

The City

Law and Order

Alice in Wonderland

Inglorious Basterds

The Hurt Locker

Sherlock Holmes

Iron Man 2

Senior SuperlativesMost School Spritied: Rasheed Parker and GeNay WellsRunners Ups: Billy Lockard and Marissa Dorsey

Most Popular:Marissa Dorsey and Austin CollierRunner Ups: Rivers Taylor and Anna Malone

Most Talented:Rivers Taylor and Kaitlyn JessupRunner Ups: Donnell Ames and Candice Heath

Best Personality:Rivers Taylor and Kimberly HesterRunner Ups: Joseph McCalla and Corrie Wilson

Best Listener: Javonte Belle and Marjorie RiddleRunner Ups: Nelson Garrett and Rachel Felix

Most Musical:Rivers Taylor and Kimberly HesterRunner Up: Candice Heath

Friendliest:Rivers Taylor and Mary DlugosRunner Up: Billy Lockard

Best Friends: Candice Heath and Joseph MacklinRunner Ups: Austin Collier and Jacob Nguyen

Best All-Around:Rivers Taylor and Mary Dlugos Runner Up: Trent Johnson

Cutest Couple:Mary Dlugos and Benjamin RichardsonRunner Ups: Katie Campbell and Skylar Hinnant

Most Original: Javonte Belle and Christina Perry Runner Up: Sean Jacobs

Class Clown:Antwon Ellis and Natalie Forbes Runner Up: Sean Jacobs

Life of the Party: Austin Collier and Alison RinslandRunner Ups: Anna Malone

Most Attractive: Marissa Dorsey and Josh Richardson Runner Up: Tyler Bostwick

Most Likely to be Famous:Joseph Macklin and Candice Heath

Best Sense of Humor: Ethan Fecht and Liz Rye Runner Up: Sean Jacobs

Best Dressed:Kevin Nelson and Ariel Barry

Most Outspoken: Billy Lockard and Mariah Pabst

Biggest Procrastinator: Rasheed Parker and Jasmine PeaseRunner Ups: Benjamin Richardson and Jazzerai Yarborough

Most Changed:Cody Rich and Shelby Smith Runner Ups: Javonte Bell and Alaina Williams

Most Intelligent:Frank Miller and Rachel Haley

Most Likey to Succeed: Trent Johnson and Neha Baghat

Most Athletic:Anthony Dorsey and Erin JenrettRunner Up: Caitlin Smith

Most Artistic:Christina Warton and Brooke Teer Runner Ups: Joseph Macklin and Shelby Smith

Best Hair:Ben Doss and Marissa DorseyRunner Ups: Wesley Tynes and Ariel Barry

NJORTC SENIORS AND THEIR PLANS FOR THE FUTUREJessica Benjamin - Attending Texas Womenís University to study Neo-natal Nursing

Collin Chambers - Attending Hampton University on an Army ROTC scholarship

John Clark - Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps

Kasey Dickey - Attending Johnson and Wales University

Chelsea Doster - Attending Old Dominion University

Marissa Dorsey - Attending Hampton University

Tyler Duvall - Attending Thomas Nelson Community College in pursuit of becoming a Pastor

Nelson Garrett - Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps

John Hamilton - Enlisting in the United States Navy

Josh Hooten - Enlisting in the United States Coast Guard

Sarah Ireson - Attending Thomas Nelson Community College

Kyle Karwoski - Attend ATI to become a mechanic and earn a CDL license

Brian Kelley - Attending Thomas Nelson Community College

Phoebe Leach - Enlisting in the United States Navy

Celina Long - Enlisting in the United States Air Force

Tyler McFann - Enlisting in the United States Army

Victoria Peabody - Attending Thomas Nelson Community College

Sarah Pedigo - Attending Christopher Newport University with plans to join the Air Force

Gilbert Rodriguez - Enlisting in the United States Air Force

Michael Rodriguez - Enrolling in NROTC at Old Dominion University while studying in Education.

Margaret Schmid - Attending Old Dominion University to study Nursing

Jeffery Sly - Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps

Andrew Sylvester - Enlisting in the United States Navy

Ryan Timpson - Enlisting in the United States Army

Amanda Trevillian - Attending Thomas Nelson Community College

Emmanuel Tucker - Enlisting in the United States Navy

The Sweetest Goodbye

A Sweet Goodbye By: Vikki Brown

On Saturday June 5, Kecooughtan seniors filled the ballroom of the Crown Plaza in downtown Hampton looking their very best to dance the night away together one last time at prom. The lights were dim, the music was loud and it did not take long to get all of the seniors dancing. Maggie Schmid said, “Prom was great!” and it is fair to say that most seniors agree. When Morgan Aponte was asked about the prom she said, “Prom was a state of mind. It was exciting for people that looked at is as their last big dance before graduation, but it was lame for the people the expected it to be bad.” Rivers Taylor and Marissa Dorsey took the title of prom king and queen by the end of the night. When asked about winning Rivers stated, “I couldn’t believe it. I was in shock.” Senior Michael Sexton said, “I think Rivers was the right one to win.” When prom was over many seniors attended the after prom. After prom was held at the Hampton Teen Center, where seniors stayed up until the wee hours of the morning playing games and winning prizes. Those that went to after prom seemed to have enjoyed the beach theme and playing black jack all evening. Senior, Erin Gardener had an especially great time after winning a Nintendo Wii. Prom is one those nights that high school students look forward to and it did not disappoint Kecoughtan’s seniors. It was their last big bash before graduating and it truly was a sweet goodbye.

Senior Send-Off from Mr. WrightReflecting back upon my own high school years as a Kecoughtan Warrior, I was overcome with a sense of pride and

belonging. For years, Kecoughtan High School was my home, and during my time here I was able to develop a strong sense of personal identity, establish future goals, and cultivate lasting friendships with both my peers and many of the Warrior faculty members. Having returned to Kecoughtan this year as the Principal, I am cognizant of the fact that these halls continue to produce in me the same feelings of pride and belonging that I felt so many years ago. One of my missions as an administrator in this great school is to maintain an environment in which the current students attain similar feelings of satisfaction, security, and desire to succeed. As this academic year comes to a close, I want to extend my most sincere gratitude to the Class of 2010 for making my first year as Principal a memorable one. There is comfort in knowing that I have returned “home” to an institution that had a great influence over the person I have become, and I hope that Kecoughtan has offered that same sense of comfort to you. I wish you luck and great success in your future and possess confidence that each of you can achieve your dreams. I speak from personal experience when I say that no matter where your path leads you or what obstacles you must fight to overcome, you have the power to succeed because you are truly a WARRIOR! rjw