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

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FINAL MO MENTS Baccalaureate, the last event before graduation, set a serious tone for the graduates to reflect on the past and to hope for the future. On June 2, 1981, the seniors gathered in Chappell Stadium to listen to the Reverend Arthur Stevens conduct the service. They were left with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Looking Ahead. Matt Brown, Donna Lucord, and Gil Wells listen attentively to the Baccalaureate sermon. Serious Moments. Reverend Stevens delivers the Baccalaureate speech to the seniors. Aimost There. The graduates proceed into Chappell Stadium led by Junior Marshals Kurt Whiteman and Jay Pearman. 10 Baccalaureate

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Warriors are hot to go! Students in 1982 were difficult to slow down. Summer days were spent at the seashore while autumn days brought on fired up pep rallies and “dress up days.’’ “Mock election” day found students pondering their choices for Virginia’s future leaders. For those students interest in drama, the senior play AIRLINE was an added aitraction. As winter chilled the campus, students found the warmth of indoors more inviting for entertainment. The annual Sadie Hawkins Dance caused students to react “a little bit country,” while Winter Carnival gave couples the opportunity to relax in a more formal atmosphere. Many students found part time jobs to occupy their spare time and to make a little extra money for the holidays. Others planned holiday get- togethers and took day trips to nearby ski resorts. When spring fever engulfed the campus once again, seniors began the final count- down. Those students talented in the field of drama spent afterschool hours preparing for OKLAHOMA, the all-school musical, while juniors spent long hours preparing for the prom. With only four years in which to cram all the activities offered by a school that has been in existence for twenty years, the , students kept busy STUDENT LEE nemmesilcsecamantvesiinianamansissoswlsiaumsinineiaan MTT EP 2

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The pressure of exams was gone, rehearsals for gradua- tion were over, and the seniors could finally relax because the most anticipated day of the year had arrived. Graduation brought a variety of emotions. Leaving old friends and familiar places evoked feelings — ae of sadness, but the challenges = «= and opportunities that awaited me these graduates filled them with expectation. Graduation was held June 4, 1981 in Chap- pell Stadium. Dr. Sellers presented a challenge to the seniors. TO REMEMBER ® ? Mister President. Matt Brown leaves the graduating class with thoughts on future ambitions. Lucky Charm. Senior class officers, Todd Brown and Donna Lucord, pre- sent a gift of appreciation to the school. Award Time. Dr. Wallin presents the Grayson Murphey awards to seniors Donna Lucord and Doug Coppage. Graduation 11