Henrico High School - Totem Pole Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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YAC AND USB SERVE STUDENT NEEDS Two of the newest additions to clubs and organizations at Henrico are the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and the United Student Body (USB). Both clubs are leadership oriented and have been very successful in making their pres- ence known on campus. YAC works with Mrs. DeRusha and the Henrico County Food Service program. YAC has worked to improve the food in the cafeteria and even participated in a “Hamburger Taste-Off’” sponsored by the school food service. The USB has has been very involved with school activities this year. They participated in the Homecoming parade with the float ‘‘Jolt the Jaguars” and won first place. The USB also sponsors an assembly with prominent area busi- ness men and women during Black Her- itage Week. Upper: Youth Advisory Council — Front row: Deborah Chisholmhall, Carmen Carreras, Quyen Duong, Angie Smith, Melodie Matthews, Sherry Chaplain, Vice-President; Tracie Stahl Back row: Mrs. LaVier, sponsor; Pam King, Gil Wells, President; Melody Jones, Secre- tary; Linda Johnson, Matt Hendrick, Roy Lemmon Middle left: The Youth Advisory Council attends the ‘‘Hamburger Taste-Off’’ sponsored by the School Food Service. Middle center: Mrs. DeRusha and a caf- eteria worker share a joke in the kitchen. Middle right: The U.S.B. promotes school spirit with their Homecoming float “Jolt the Jaguars.”’ Lower: United Student Body — Front row: Lisa Harrison, Glenn Thomas, Mel- issa Hawks, Donna Stanley, Second row: Rhonda Robinson, Cheryl Bell, Casandra Harrison, Karen Smith, Eric Richardson Third row: Kim Allen, David Forbes, Dawn Robinson, Debbie Brooks, Trudy Miller Fourth row: Melvin Black, Tim Fouts, Marcus Jeannette, Dwayne McKnight, Wanda Brown, John Collins, Valvin Sutton, Reggie Bush Clubs 191

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STUDENTS EXCEL IN ACADEMICS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING Recalling knowledge and us- ing quick reflexes are two of the : , many talents of the Battle of the = 3 Brains team. This competitive , on 2 | team, led by Captain Doug Coppage and sponsor Dave Ruscus, competed on public television against other area high schools throughout the ’79-’80 school year. The team completed their 1980 season in second place. Attending both district and regional tournaments, the members of the Forensics team attempted to improve their speaking skills. Under the spon- sorship of Miss Becky Wright, this seven member team made three to five minute presenta- tions for competition in one of seven areas. These categories ranged from prose and poetry to public speaking. The sponsor and members of the forensics team worked closely with t he Debate Team during the year. Upper: Forensics: Ricky Raines, Ann Marie Johnson, Pleashette Sturtevant, David Benson Middle: Battle of the Brains: Alex Pang, Doug Coppage, Vikram Kapil, Derek Leake, Lin Borkey Lower: It is clear to see that members of Battle of the Brains Team, Derek, Doug, and Vikram are serious minded. 190 Clubs

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H-TEENS CLUBS STRESS All H-Teens clubs par- ticipated in the Muscular Dystrophy Carnival and entered a float in the Homecoming Parade. School and community service is the primary function of the H-Teens clubs. Team members donate their time and energies to helping other students, faculty, and com- munity members. As a service to the school, H-Teens | con- ducted the concession stand at wrestling matches as well as selling carnations for Valentines Day. H-Teens | also entertained children on Sunday afternoons at Crippled Childrens’ Hospital and sponsored a Blood Drive for area hospitals. H-Teens Il sponsored a Christmas party for the pre-schoolers at Kinder Care while H-Teens III was busy selling stationary during the year. H-Teens IV collected toys for tots at Christmas and pro- vided a Valentine’s Day party at a local nursing home. Each H- Teens club continued to foster an attitude of caring for others. Upper: H-Teens | — Front Row: Kim Nadder, project chairman; Laurie Hargadon, Sergeant at Arms; Kelly Craver, secretary; Norma Moles, presi- dent; Carolyn Bell, vice-president; Beth Grubbs, treasurer; Donna Lucord, chaplin Second Row: Susan VanDenburgh, Julie Dunning, Debra Chisenhall, Linda Parrish, Althea Coetzee, Dee Trevett, Lisa Tate, Susan Forristal Third Row: Mrs. Pamela Roach, Trudy Gibson, Pam Davis, Earnest Bottoms, Gineen Logan, Steve Faggert, LeNore Brown Back Row: Linda Johnson, Cindy Poythress, Carol Ann Leeson, Matt Brown, Robert Lowry, Henry Briggs, Tracye Beard Middle Left: Members of H-Teens Il discuss plans for the upcoming year. Middle Right: H-Teens | devotes time during the holidays at the Crippled Children’s Hospital. Lower: H-Teens Il — Front Row: Janet Headly, Linda Steible, president; Stephanie Mitchell, Kim Williams Second Row: Lisa Duke, Donna Carroll, Brenda Hall, Marie Wade, Sandy Langford, Cheryl VanPelt, Amy Stone, Dana Boyer, Sandy Green, Debbie Gor- don, Kim McLaughlin, Anita Lavin, Beth Saunders, Natalie Nickols Third Row: Mrs. Hamlette, sponsor; Karen Walls, Pam McGee, Tammy Hornbarger, Krista McCue, Pam Ar- nold, Jay Pearman, Debra Kay, Jada Propst, Leasa Farris, Nevin West, Kim Fahed, Sandra Bruce, Dana Byrd Fourth Row: Elizabeth McCuster, Linda McCuster, Linda Linari, Shaun Kelleher, Gary Morgen, Richard Duesberry, Bob- by Vickhouse, Barry Bruce, Glenn Newcomb, Kurt Whiteman, Steve Fodill, Kelly Harding, Laura Smith, Kaky Wilson, Jimmy Middlebrook, Evan Van- Brackle, Cherise Frederickson 192 Clubs