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

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GET SMART Rd auton ti eee et It was all in their heads! Making quick decisions and being able to recall knowledge were two abilities necessary for the Battle of the Brains Team. The team was led by their cap- tain Alex Pang and sponsor Mr. David Ruscus. A group that didn’t know when to keep their mouths shut was the Forensics Team that specialized in speaking orally in competitions. Led by their sponsor Mrs. Stevens, they spent many long hours in prepara- tion for the District Regional Meet on March 6. “Well, that’s debatable!’ was the motto of the Henrico Debate Team. The many hours spent researching this year’s topic, ‘Federal Govern- ment should establish minimum educational standards for elemen- tary and secondary schools in the United States,” paid off as the team placed fourth in a Greater Richmond Area Tournament in the fall. The Debate Team hosted the Regional Debate Tournament on March 20. Even with many wins, due to knowledge and constant studying, the three teams didn’t let success go to their ‘“‘heads.” before Heights. Order In The Court. Melvin Black presides over a Debate meeting. “My Fellow Americans.” Rick Raines rehearses his recitation at a Forensic meeting. 206 Battle of the Brains, Debate, Forensics

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Expressions rehearse the Christmas show. Nett ot be ok Concert Choir. Jeff Abele, Glen Blaydes, Susan Bradshaw, Reggie Bush, Caren Cheatham, Sandra Clayton, Gina Cuzzone, Preston Davis, Scott Ellett, Heath Elliott, Beverly Gates, Kim Hadden, Allison Hampton, Beverly Harris, Missy Harris, Ginger Hicks, Brenda Howard, Stephanie Hunt, Dean Jones, Eric Jordan, Sonja Jordan, Raksha Kapil, Shamor Kernaghan, Donna Lavigne, Jody Lavin, Christie Mathews, Frank Mellette, Keith Oliver, Vickie Prior, Mark Smith, Jimmy Spurlock, Roxanne Tanner, Hazel Taylor, Karen Taylor, Vara Taylor, Sheri Wilton, Kelly Wray. Expressions: Pam Arnold, Kim Barefoot, Karen Cosby, Ken Gammon, Valerie Garnett, Laura Heston, Sherri Holmes, Tammy Horn- berger, Anne-Marie Johnson, Robin Martin, Krista McCue, Carolyn Owens, Beannie Shackelford, Alisa Simmers, Karen Walles, Janet Williams. Sounds. Veta Clarke, Susan Currier, Stacy Guillen, Beverly Harris, Lauren Hostetler, Rhonda Johnson, Eric Jordan, Debbie Lam- mers, Emma Min or, Alex Pang, Reuben Phelps, Michael Rackett, Ricky Raines, David Varner, Kelly Varner. Concert Choir, Expressions, Sounds 205

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Battle of the Brains. Anne-Marie Johnson, Vikram Kapil, Alex Pang, Rick Raines, Andy Tucker, Bruce Tucker WH aee oe Debate Team. Melvin Black, Chrissy Bryant, John Chamberlayne, Mary Erdman, Kim Far- rar, David Forbes, Tim Fouts, Rob Johnson, Steve Melbrech, Paul Taylor, Greg Vlahos Chrissy Bryant, Anne-Marie Forensics. Johnson, Rob Johnson, Joel Newman, Rick Raines, Cordelia Starks Battle of the Brains, Debate, Forensics 207