James Monroe High School - Echo Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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|MR. JORDAN, Joan Estes, and David Delamere bop to Trouble Funk as Stephanie Johnson watches. Prom 1983 As the new wave swept the country, it definitely wiped out traditional names for musical groups. In its wake we found such illustrious titles as ‘“ZAPP”’ and “GAPP,”’ “DAZZ and ‘YAZ, ’ ‘‘MEN FROM DOWN UNDER,” “THE TALKING HEADS,” “THE JONZUN CREW,” “GRAND MASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS FIVE,” “XTC,” “VANITY SIX,” “MISSING PERSONS,” “QUIET RIOT,”’ “JOHNNY SPORTCOAT AND THE CASUALS,” “NTUME,” “THE FOUR SKINS,” “SIOUXIE AND THE BAN- SHEES,”’ and “ATTITUDE X-CHANGE.” Jayem’s prom 1983 was ignited by ‘TROUBLE FUNK.” Those musical men were right here in River City — Fredericksburg! STUDENTS and teacher (Mr. Jordan) dance. ALAN MILLER, John Atkinson, and David Meyers take a break. Prom 13

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. . . TED BYRD, Pam Blocker, Jewell Bumbrey, and Matt IN) River ( | Woodbridge take a break from dancing at the 1983 Junior-Senior prom e.. INDIA WHITESIDE and Bill Folan talk it over; Joey Mastin and Anne-Marie Tracey smile and enjoy 12 Student Life

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THREE OF THE SILVER STRING’S angels (complete with halos) enjoy their float ride. The ‘‘angels’’ are Rodney McMillon, Curtis Jackson, and Fred White. Dream On Sweet dreams of youth, of money, of heaven made this year's Homecoming theme come alive! Though the sun decid- ed not to participate, the ‘‘dreams’' were illuminated with bright smiles, happy waves, and warm hearts. This kind of ex- citement prevailed and greeted all who returned home to share in the annual ritual. Police stopped traffic on Washington Avenue on October 21st for borrowed trucks, flat beds, and convertibles fluffed up with tissue and crepe paper. First prize winner, the GAA float, contained their nightgowned members. Seconda-prize LO EMER SEE ON winner, The Silver Strings, were ready to “7 4% aA ME shh make heavenly music. Mr. Calloway é ‘4 : whipped his cross country team into shape as they jogged down Washington Avenue to the Pep Rally at Maury Stadium. ax Tite 4 ‘ . 4 “as. . 1%, ee BY, %, ‘ DAWN GALLANT, KIM RILEY, Sarah Lanford, Helen Poole and Pat Palumbo all get ready to go beddy- bye on the GAA Homecoming float. BETTY GORDON, HOMECOMING COORDINATOR, successfully gets the parade underway. It was a day of threatening rain that stayed clear. 14 Student Life