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

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1986 volume:

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An unexpected snowfall causes school to be let out early and Gives students a welcomed afternoon off. 2 Opening AFTER EXCHANGING GIFTS with friends. Betten Christopher heads home for the holidays and a long Christmas break. SUSAN COOKE relaxes in the library. Special. The long, hot days of Summer were over. The freedom of choice on what we wanted to do everyday gave way to a routine which would last until next Summer. On Monday, August 26, the school doors opened to receive some students who were happy to relieve the boredom of nothing to do, as well as the majority, who would give almost anything for just one more day. However, for many students, the year had started earlier. Cheerleaders had practiced long, hard hours for camp and then for the first game. The same was true for girls’ basketball and field hockey players who gave all of their spare time to their sport. But perhaps the most demanding sport, which made a clean display of dedication, was football. The heat, emphasized by pads and helmets, subsided for no sport. Opening 3 WHILE EATING OUT, Joey Provo provides an answer to the ques- tion, “Where's the beef?” MAS. KELLY plots her revenge on cheerleader Alana Holland after being a victim of the pie in the face contest. 4 Opening WHGIS THAT GUY IN MAKE-UP? No, it’s not Boy George, but it is a mysterious clown in the art room. READY FOR ACTION. Tom Reeder prepares for school. ANN WOODWARD, KATHLEEN COOKE, JULIAN PERRY, AND VICKI FINK SHINE AS THEY AGT IN a Christmas play being performed for an auditorium full of children. OH, WHAT A SMILE! Benji Sawin takes a break between classes to pose for a picture. Delivery Clubs resumed their activities and added a few new members. Plans were made to create a successful year. Classes began to get in the swing of things as homework assign- ments got longer. As everything returned to its regular schedule, the students also thought about their goals and ambitions. They hoped to make their school the best it could be and to live up to the expectations of pride behind their nickname, aASGeEM label. an original Opening 5S Divider OUR TRADEMARKS “Jacket Spirit” was the trademark. It was the force that bound our students together and united us against our opponents. After the school! bell rang at 2:40, students flooded the parking lot and rushed to their buses anxious to get on to other things. School activities Such as dances and sports events were well attended by spirited fans. Other money conscious students held jobs at local businesses. Wherever we spent our free time, our spirit shined through, letting everyone we came in contact with know that we were the mighty Jayem Jackets. S471 LNSQML P oS S eX JOHN FRANKLIN, Lara Jesser, LY and Kirk Thompson take time out QS. to pose for the camera during the aS Homecoming pep rally. Si a“ SS , NS “w ) Ss Student Life 7 Talent Show A Show of Shows AN EXCELLENT example of ‘The Wave” performed by Gaye Robinson, Peggy Camp, Tranida Keyes, and Yvonne Lucas. RHONDA JACKSON sings “Babe”. She won second place 8 Student Life FELICIA KOTY and Michelle Moran ask for the man of their dreams. It began merely as an idea, a dream. Mrs. White and her various strings classes made the dream a reality. On April 26, 1985, the combinea orchestra under the direction and organization of Mrs. White sponsored the first annual Talent Variety Show at James Monroe: a show that proved to be very enter- taining and successful. It was a collective effort of many teachers and of members of the Fredericksburg community: WFLS deejay Brian Strobel emceeing, Mrs. Fran Meyer’s choreography, Mr. Turner’s “New York”, Keith Armstead’s direction of “We are the World,” and many more. The winners, chosen by the guest judges, were as follows: Enric Armstead (first); Rhonda Jackson and The Rappers, Fernando Owens and Juno Pitchford, (tied for second); and Heather Govenides tied the break dancers- “Dr. Drag” (third). It was a night of entertainment and a night that was very profitable to the Orchestra. Such success will un- doubtedly lead to the Second Annual Talent Variety Show. ERIC ARMSTEAD, the show's big winner, mystifies the audience. AT THE talent show, an enthusiastic, standing- THE SHOW takes a turn to “New York, New room-only crowd sings “We are the World” for York.” the grand finale. A BREAKING MOVE — the windmill. APRIL SESSIONS is in her own world with only TYREE WHITE'S emotions play on her face as her music. she sings “Candy Man”. Talent Show 9 Pm Cal Genius My science project displayed the short term effects of acid rain on plants. | used six different plants, each of twelve diverse varieties. Each plant of each variety was treated with one of my solutions of different levels of acidity, One neutral solution, and one basic solution. | used the seeds of the plants and watered them for one month with the various solutions. | observed their germination and growth and recorded the data. At the end of this experiment the basic, neutral, and lowest acidic plants were The other three acidic “normal.’ solutions produced mutations and deformities of different degrees depending on the plant and the solu- tion. Some of the plants grew “normally” and some had discolored foliage, while others just grew for a short time and died. Others had retarded growth levels and still others never even germinated. | attribute these un- favorable characteristics of these plants to the acid. The acid destroys hormones and chemicals that are essential to the plant’s well-being. When these “‘ingredients’’ are destroyed, the plant dies, or be- comes deformed, or both. Acid rain must be minimized in order to preserve our woodlands, the usefulness of Our agricultural products, and topsoil. Grand prize winner, Eric L. West. STEVE WASEM views Neil Burton's ecology project ERIC WEST — The Winner'!! 10 Student Life KIM HOOPER discusses her project with judge, Mrs. Alice Glover of Germanna Community College. KELLY BROWN and Mr. Carter show off their enthusiasm for Biology. APRIL SESSIONS discusses her project, “Ipradiation of Radish Seeds” with judge Gilbert Coleman. JOEY PROVO puts some finishing touches on his project. AMY RIDGE uses the scientific method in class. The science wing came alive as the rivalry between classes and teachers grew. Visual and verbal challenges were abundant. The school was ex- cited about SCIENCE! The grand prize went to an earth science student. In biology, Neil Burton’s “Save the Bay” project took first. The Earth science first place went to Patrick Sullivan’s “Celestial Map.” Bill Keller’s “Burglar Alarm” won first in Physical Science and Jack Rose’s “Fuzz Face for the Guitar” took first in Physics. Science Fair 11 SHARPLY DRESSED Victor Logan gives a Jimm Carter ée dance smile while Cindy Gray looks at the action on floor. 12 Student Life Oriental E vening The Junior Class started making plans for prom in October. After dis- cussing sé veral mone Ae making projects ; we decided that we would sell candy bars. The unusual decorations were ordered and in February we chose the band. The anticipation mounted until the day of the Prom when final decora- tions made the whole projecta reality. The Juniors started early Saturday, May fourth, decorating the Ann Carter Lee Ballroom of Mary Washington College for a special night. Eight blue and gold dragons decorated the walls. Chinese lanterns hung from the ceiling giving the atmosphere an erie and romantic glow. Bouquets of flowers and fortune cookies waited for the guests to arrive. As the day grew shorter, the juniors added the finishing touches and went home to get ready for the evening ahead. At eight o'clock the doors opened and the guests entered to enjoy “One Night in Bangkok.” The music sounded from Jimmy Bishop and the Turning Point until the night, as wellas the dance, ended at twelve midnight. rR | MARKWILLIS lends a helping hand with the decorations. ae MONICA BURGER and Austin Merrill dance to the beat of the music. we a | ROBERT MANN and his date, Wendy Hamilton, keep JENNIFER JOHNSON holds the ladder for Kirk busy socializing with their peers. Thompson as he papers the wall. wn Prom 13 THE BAND PLAYS the schoo! song to get the JENNIFER JOHNSON, Dawn Reynolds, and pep-rally started. Rhonda Jackson work on the Monroe Singer float. “GANGSTER” Mike Puig protects the Key Club Float’s riders. Ff ee eedcd or ee (HH s. ' } Fomecoming Parade unity ana ANDREA MANOLIS dances the Can-Can on the French Club float. } THE THEME of unity is personified by the Cross-Country team’s float. Spirit Men were in togas; Girls danced the Can-Can. Were you in Rome? Paris’? No, it was Washington Avenue as the homecoming parade passed by. Even the weather showed the theme “unity and spirit’ as the threateningly cloudy skies did not rain. The float that best illustrated the theme of unity was the cross-country float. A huge “JIM” mounted on a float wagon was pulled by typical James Monroe students — a scholar, a jock, a hockey player, awerewolf, a football player, and a hockey player. Their unity won them first place. The Key Club’s classic cars gave a unique twist to the parade. The foreign language clubs added a little foreign flavor. The football with the remains of a Spotsylvania Knight hung by his neck. All the floats roared onto the field to celebrate the “ESPRIT” that can only be found at James Monroe. float was decorated TOM YOUNG and Kirk Edwards don their togas for the Latin Club float AND the Winners are. . . Homecoming Court 1985! THE BAND STRIKES up another chorus of “On the banks of the Rappahannock.” GEORGE COGHILL congratulates Karen Young, our reigning princess while Mr. Durtan gets ready to crown the Queen. A RARE SITUATION. . off guard . Jeon Johnson caught 16 Student Life Spirit and Unity There was victory and mystery in the air as a foggy mist covered the field On Homecoming night. The Jackets dominated the Spotsylvania Knights with a 17-14 win to continue their tradition of “Taking Care of Busi- ness.’’ Saturday night the fog cleared; and as October frost moved in, the students headed for the James The Homecoming Court winners received their Monroe cafeteria. introductions during a ceremony that began the dance. The winners of the freshman class were Andy Withers and Libby Farmer. For the sophomores, John Walker, George Coghill, Susan Dunnigan, and Elizabeth Blackmon. The junior class gave us Antonio Coghill, Tom Young, Dara Delamere, Dede Powell, and our Prince and Princess, John UlJ.P.) Johnson and Karen Young. The mighty seniors on the court were Sean Jordan, Deon Johnson, Shawn Holland, Brooke Middleton, Michelle Edwards, and Kathyrn Sullivan. At the head of the court were the King Kirk Thompson and Her Majesty Caroline and Queen: His Majesty, McMillin. The prince and princess respectively took their dance follow- ing the King and Queen. STUDENTS take time out for refreshments. JOYCE RICHMOND and her date, Matthew Brown, enjoy conversation between dances. “COME ON DOWN!” ... Homecoming King and Queen Kirk Thompson and Caroline McMillin approach the floor to take their first dance. AW AgdesS CUE! a 1Omecoming Court winners Sean Jordan and Kathryn Sullivan share a rose. Court, COUPLES ARE abundant around Homecom- ing. Cheerleader Ann Woodward and football player Alex George enjoy each other’s company after the game. EVEN FAMOUS PEOPLE aren't too busy to care. Stevie Wonder gives his message against drunk driving before a performance at the Kennedy Center. BOUNCING OFF the walls is one thing always done after school. Eric Bates shows us how it’s done before basketball practice. THE TALENT SHOW starts out as a big success and ends with a meaningful song. Keith Armstead leads the participants in a spe- cial version of “We Are The World.” 18 Student Life peat cs RRC RRRR emer e SOME PEOPLE use their spare time to get into shape. Scott Seddell does sit-ups Rocky style in the weight room after school. Cae iasipisiis % After Hours: The End? When the school day ended, the day itself began for most students. The extracurricular interests ranged from sleeping to working for some extra money. For entertainment after school, televisions were turned on to an array of soap Operas. Later in the evening, movies provided one form of enter- tainment. Ball games and school dances gave the students a chance to “just have fun” and talk to their friends. Another place to go to be with friends was the mall. Shopping gave way to talking for hours when large groups of friends got together. Whether as couples or in large groups, students found ways to have fun and to be together after hours. EVEN DURING school, remain important. While Gary Carr shows his love for Georgetown, Quinton McMillan shows interest in music and Troy Patillo, Jeffrey Wheeler, and Mike Dickinson wait for the pic- ture to be taken. Outside interests AFTER THE BELL rings, there is a mad rush for the door. Pam Gray and Leslie Fletcher take time out to talk before joining the crowd. After Hours 19 Temporary Americans The Foreign Exchange Student Program allowed young students of one country to attend school in another country to learn its language and Culture. This same program added six new individuals to this year’s student body. They were Torsten Kroger and Arne Lenz from Germany, Anna Ledahl and Kjetil Engen from Norway, Saskia Tuit from Holland 20 Student Life and Lena Stromberg from Sweden. Each family, lived with a host an American family which adopted a foreign student while he or she attended school in the U.S. In essence, they became “temporary Americans,” living with an American family, attending American schools and learning all their Subjects in English. NOT EVERYTHING IS easy to un- derstand in English, so teachers are extra understanding when it comes to foreign exchange students. Arne Lenz gets help from Mr. McFall during Communi- cations Technology class. EVEN THOUGH it’s fun to try new things, it’s also fun to remember home. Ann Ledahl and Lena Stromberg discuss school in their common language. ————S THE NEW FRIENDS made will never be forgotten. As an added momento, Torsten Krdger lets Biff Sullivan autograph his blue jeans. KJETIL ENGEN is entranced by the dress rehearsal of the Christ- mas play while Sophie Whiteside finds something to laugh about. FRANCE WILL NEVER be the same since the area schools have visited there. wh ares AEIeL AMSHOUED TI IMVAIZIINIGE FRIENDS. Andy Metts, Angel Decator, Torsten Kroger, Tim Wagner and Steve Willis gather in the parking lot. Visite Frejus: Our Sister City Cet ete passe, 2S eléeves Cy inclus cinq de James Monroe) ont voyage en Franch pour trois se- maines. Accompagnes par Mile Carr et Mme Poole, ils sont fait un voyage en meme temps touristique, linguistique et cCulturel. Pendant leur sejour a Fréjus, ils sont resteés avec des familles différentes, et iis sont entres dans la cul- ture francais. Ils ont visite des ville celebres Comme Paris, Nice et St. Tropez, et aussi le tout petit pays de Monaco. On peut étre certain que cette ex- perience restera avec eux pout tout leurs vies. — Dara Delamere THE STUDENTS give as much as they learn on their stay in America. Saskia Tuit (34) helps out with the basketball team while doing something she likes. Foreign Exchange 21 cena to Buzzin? Around For many students, the end of the school day meant the beginning of the work day. Area businesses supplied willing students with much needed jobs. JM students could be spotted at pizza places, clothing -“RIENDLY SALESPERSONS, Jara Delamere and Kristin Hall the jewelry rack at 2-2 Student Life SERVICE WITH A SMILE. Rebecca Fitzgerald assists student Julie Herndon at Musicland. stores, and record stores, many of which were located at the Spotsylvania Mall. Jobs put money in the pockets of students when the weekend rolled around and, for some, prepared them for a career. SENIOR ANN WOODWARD spends her spare time in front of the camera. PEEPING THROUGH the camera, Felicia keeps an eye on the action. WITH AN IMPISH grin, Felicia prepares to enchant the Talent Show audience with ‘'Mr. Sandman.” ode Ssoaeo ont y MINAS TGS team at a Saturday practice. Felicia is standing bottom left. Pod ed ol ANDLING an Exacto knife, Felicia readies for work on the newspaper. - Miodel Student Felicia Koty was a model student. She not only was involved in school activities; she also parti- cipated actively in the community. During school, she was an im- portant member of the Spotlight staff, writing feature stories and covering sports events. Both dur- ing and after school, she gave her time to the Jayem drama depart- ment. She participated in several productions and had been a member of the Thespian Troupe and the Girls’ Chorus. After school, she worked out with the gymnastics team and was a member of the 1985-86 Varsity team. Felicia alSO was an active member of her community. She worked for Channel 18, videotap- ing Jayem sports events. She was also the designer of their logo. Modeling was another pursuit and she participated in (both state-and nation-wide) beauty competitions. She was used for the picture on the cover of a children’s novel. Felicia was the perfect example of the well-rounded student, with both excellent grades and an ac- tive participation in everything around her. Her vivacity and ex- uberance will be missed. ay fe . ea JENNIFER JOHNSON, Virginia Burnette and Felicia show their dramatic style. Girls 23 People 24 We Have It Made In Fredericksburg An original label applied not only to the school, but to the individuals as well. Although the school was a unit itself, the five classes developed their own styles. The eighth graders shared in the thrill of being in high school for the first time. The ninth graders enjoyed having someone younger than they, as well as the title “Freshmen.” The sophomores kept their spirit strong all year to win numerous pep rallies. The juniors drove around town with their new licenses and anticipated their senior year. The Seniors were laid back, enjoyed being on top, and created goals for the future. Even though the ) hy classes had different goals, they shared one thought, “We have it made in Fredericksburg!’’ An � ) Ary b; original label! pow Sa 1doO aca ea Track participants seem to have it made. Divider 25 Courtney Andrews Mary Arcmstead Elizabeth Ashby Everett Atwell Ruby Baker Robbie Banks Cornelius Beale Miyorker Beale Tyrone Beanum Anne Beck Steven Berrymen Joseph Bland Christopher Boger Teresa Botick Johnithea Booker Robert Bradford Roverte Bradford Grace Braxton Patricia Brookman Micheel Brooks Bryant Brown Peggy Brown David Brown Rebecca Burmbrey John Burcham Tracy Burcham Kate Burke Mary Byrd 26 People STACEY DEAN REFRESHES her memory on | writing skills. | ANTHONY EDWARDS AND Kevin Lam take a break from the eighth grade reception to pose for a picture. Not To Worry a slp THE OVER-THE-SHOULDER glance from Troy Turner. A SWEET SMILE FROM Kendal Hansen. When they were ‘‘seniors” at Walker-Grant, the eighth graders looked forward to coming to the high school. They were anxious to partici- pate in high school activities. At the same time, they were worried — worried about new teachers, and new courses, and strange new lunch waves. However, the main worry was that upperclassmen would look down on them. But... there was no need to worry. What the eighth graders had to keep in mind was that all those upperclassmen were once eighth graders too. Joyce Callahan Peggy Camp Sherry Carrington Brenda Carter Melissa Carter Vincent Collier Valerie Collins Kelvin Conway Chery! Cooper Christopher Courtney Wanda Danie! Denise Davis Kalivance Davis Stacey Deane Vivan Deits Sheron Deshazo Susan Ebert Anthony Edwards Verlin Edwards Cameo Ellis Wendell Ellis Phillip Ennis Melita Eure Melvin Eura Staci Files Vicki Fink Michelle Fleming Matthew Folan Eighth Grade 27 Detrae Fox Jennifer Freeman Yvette Frye Holly Gabbert Desiree Goggins Shana Golding Angela Gordon Nicole Gowdy Tasha Gowdy Mark Heigler Kenda! Hansen Leon Harris Brenda Haynes Zenda Haynes Aubrey Heflin Donna Heflin David Henry Winfield Herring Chsntel Hollen Stephanie House Gwen Hudson Kristin Johnson Selena Johnson Theresa Johnson William Johnston Cynthia Jones Julie Jones Taiwan Jones 28 People a burger bite to eye the camera. DETRAE FOX DISPLAYS the new spirit of the MICHAEL RICHARDSON TAKES a break from new Jackets. | CEES LOOK OUT, Kurt Lutz! Brian Kelly's up to something. Throw it At Me Bringing eighth graders up to Jayem three years ago was a big Chance for everyone. Though it’s gotten easier for the rest of the school, the eighth graders still have it rough. They have to learn a new school full of new people, harder classes with lots of homework. Yet the New Jackets enter full of new spirit and high hopes, ready to deal with anything their first year in High School can throw at them. George Keel Allen Keller Brian Kelly Joseph King Sherrie Knight Berbera Knisley Jay Knisley Kevin Lam Catherine Lewis dohn Lewis E Teresa Lewis Warren Lewis Tammy Locklin Danielle Long Eric Lough Scottie Loving Kurt Lutz Stephen Mann Audie Marshall Robin Merryman James Miller Elizabeth Minardi Devetrias Minor Gregory Minor Amy Mitchell Melissa Mitchell Barbara Mitchem Kenneth Morris Eighth Grade 29 Benedyct Muirheid Elmo Norbrey Tine Norbrey fan Pain Christopher Parcel Mark Parish Alten Parker Priti Patel Dougies Payne Julian Perry Christopher Peyton Roger Pohie Gary Poole Arthur Pope Kevin Powell Michee! Rakes Laure Reeder Brain Richard Kimberle Richardson Michsel Richardson Carol Richmond Santos Rios David Ritenour Alvis Rivers Nicole Robinson Kelly Rosser Thomes Sacre Katina Sample Marcia Samuels Robert Samuels Alyce Sanders Judith Schor Fathom Schrader Tyler Scott Phimphone Senavanh 30O People In the Mix Whether dealing with upperclass- men in the lunchroom, getting to- gether with friends, tackling on the football field, creating works of art, or studying hard for classes, the presence of the eighth graders was felt throughout the school. They wore a unique label, but they were definitely in the mix. P SHERIKA FISHER SEEMS to be saying, “What’s up’?” SHAWN WHITTAKER — Master Cartoonist. NEW JACKETS ARE welcomed at the eighth grade reception. CHRIS PARCELL, Tina Slaughter, Gabbert, and Greg Minor get situated to work in English class. THE EIGHTH GRADE LINE is poised for attack. Courtney Sheffield Pamela Shepherd Tina Slaughter Alex Smith Lisa Smith Richard Smith Sarah Smith Patrick Snyder Robert Spitier Juanita Staples: T. Stock John Sweeney Jennifer Thornton Catherin Tierney Jennifer Tootie Trang Truong Teresa Turner Troy Turner David Unroe Kevin Wagner Frenklin Were Eleanor Washington Stacey Washington Tate Washington Latricia White Shawn Whittaker Charles Williams Shawn Williams Heather Willie Beverly Wine Eddie Wissel Dian Witter Vanessa Wormiey Dennis Wright Paula Young Eighth Grade 31 freshman: “lr finally a true high school student, my mom fi- nally lets me “study” with a date, |can be ona varsity sport, | Can go to 32 People Home- coming and Prom (Cf | can get a ride). In gym | can dress myself!!!! | don’t have to walk in single file line anymore, and! don’t have to hold Mary Jane Perkin’s hand. Butch can’t steal my lunch money out of my cubby hole anymore because | have a locker (Cif | can re- member the number). But best of all, I’m not the youngest here ’cause eighth graders get the abuse and nobody picks on me. WONDER TWIN POWERS acti- vate in the form of a Burger. Johanna Adams Julie Amadori Delannie Beale Marcus Beale Kendell Brush Tiffany Bryant Keisha Carter Christopher Carter Adam Clingenpeel Tammy Coghill Taletha Ellis Elizabeth Farmer Thomas Gainer Jason Gallant Jennifer Hall Stephen Hall Bridget Hogge Amy House Eric Armstead Joe Armstrong Betsy Atkinson Robert Ayers Kyle Baker Ronald Banks Lare Battista Tralisa Beanum Kathryn Benser Thomas Blackenbsaker Rhonda Branham Alfonso Brooks Robert Brown Ruth Brown Tonya Bundy Michael Burger David Burkett Guy Byrd Lisa Cacciatore Lisa Cannedy Erica Carr Ross Cash Monica Chaffee John Chapman Crystal Chewning Peter Chiappinelli Jennifer Childers Richard Christopher Camella Cooper David Cunningham Susan Curry Thomas Daniel Chris Derricote Mike Dickenson Laura Ellenwood Kimberly Faulconer James Fenwick Colleen Ferris Brian Fisher Ruth Fisher Alan Fleischauer Antwon Foreman Sharon Girtain Neil Glancy Maritess Gonzales Teresa Grant Teresita Grant Lamont Grayson Stephen Griffin Timothy Hall Jennifer Haney Carter Hansen Jon Harris Carol Ann Hart Chery! Heath Amy Herndon Angela Howard Danny Howard Benjamin Howson Louis Hubbard Rodney Hunter Faye Jackson Tracy Jackson Ninth Grade 33 we had a different addition to our student body, a student who has had less plea- surable experiences than most students at James Monroe. His name was Hai Van Nguyen and he was a Vietnamese refugee. Six- teen year old Hai came to America because “my parents wanted me to come here,” he said. They had to pay for his freedom with one thou- sand dollars in gold, A SHY HAI VAN NGUYEN smiles as he works in the library's Career Room. which is a great amount of money in South Vietnam. It took his parents many months to save the money. In April of 1984 he fled the country with a few items of clothing. He boarded a boat bound for Thailand along with seventeen other refu- gees. The trip was diffi- cult, the boat got lost, and they had to hide from Communists. Through the Catholic Family ser- vices, Hai reached America three months after his escape from Vietnam. He met his host family — Pat and Earl Baughman, formerly of Hampton Roads, Vir- ginia. The Baughmans moved to Fredericks- burg, and Hai has been trying to build a new life at James Monroe. “American,” A New Label For Our New Addition 34 People “i Marc Johnson Monica Johnson Shiron Johnson Wanda Johnson Jennifer Jones John Jones Tiffany Jones Dierdre Jurgins Bryan Kearney Kenneth Keesecker William Keller Robert Kelsey Tracy Kersey Lamonte Keyes Theodore King Doug Kitterage Derek Klock David Klotz John Koontz Glen Lanford Soo Lee Sheron Long Yvonne Lucas Elizabeth Lucey 4 Leslie Maddox Brendan Mahoney Jennifer Mann Stephanie Mann Michsel Martin Micheel Mertindale Laure Matthews Tere Mey Daymion McCall Kimberly McGliue Andy Metts Sherry Meyer Jill Miller Josh Miller Hunter Moore Paul Morgan Courtney Murphy Hei Nguyen Eric Noakes Kevin O'Toole Christopher Overman Jason Pain Jessica Pain So Park Cherles Pasto Carl Payne Marcus Pomeroy t Anthony Pritchett Ronald Rackey William Randall Mary Reese Jack Rose Josiah Rowe Damian Samuel Michelle Schoeppe Ellen Sease Mary Sledd Shelhorse Janet Skinner Tare Smith Theresa Smith Randy Stahler Melissa Stanley Richerd Starling Krista Stearns Robert Stewert Zelda Sweeney Tennery Taylor Wyatt Thompson Matthew Tobin Larry Trout Molly Tully Martin Van Lear Cecil Viverette David Wefle Melissa Wagner Calvin Were John Wearlick Ninth Grade 35 Benjamin Watson Jeanette Wayne Charles Webb Keren West Angela White Tia Williamson William Wiseman Andy Withers William Woodmen Meredith Wooten Micheel Wright Verlola Wright Sarah Yeager a hecglins LUCAS strikes a final pose for her ROBERT STEWART makes room for Titus JIMMY FENWICK does a balancing act after | ent show routine. Christopher at the lunchroom table. releasing the shot put. 36 People —— | RON “GMAN ” Bank watches the action at the girls’ basketball game. TAKING A BREAK at the track meet are Neil Glancy, Ruth Brown, Carter Hansen, and Cornelius Grayson. One Down And Three To Go MRS. CLARK PROVIDES the Burkett’s question. answer to Jeff No longer the lowest on the totem pole, the ninth graders made their marks — in academics, and athletics, in talent and talking. They made it through that rough first year, the eighth grade, and started to plan their futures. . . Three more years at Jayem. Ninth Grade 37 Chris Allison John Anderson Rechel Anderson James Bacus Allan Barber Maisika Barnes Eric Bates Simone Bates Jennifer Beverly Joe! Bickel Jason Bill Elizabeth Blackmon Cassandre Boggs Patrick Bolick Fay Boone Greg Bowers Amy Bowie John Brady Gary Brooks Renee Brooks Jessica Brown Joanne Brown Kelli Brown Timmy Brown Leigh Brumfield Latonys Bumbrey Trina Brumbrey Angie Burke Cote Burnette Tim Buta Paul Byrd Brice Christian Marcellus Christian Byron Cisneros Tom Clare Sonya Coakley George Coghill Cassie Coleman Stephen Conner Susan Cooke Rodney Cox Teresa Crawford Meargeret Curry Ashley Dalton Jay Daniels Melissa Dorr Cariton Duff Susan Dunnigan Tom Dunnington Jennifer Edge Shannon Emmons Lasonys Ferguson Robin Ferris Johanna Fingerhut Leslie Fletcher Laura Geiger Ray Gordon Tiffany Govenides Monica Gowdy Billy Graziano Jennifer Graebner Jesse Griffin Stephen Griffin 38 People i i Gary Griffis Stepheanie Griffis Trish Hall Anthony Hardenburgh Keith Harrington Barbera Hert Jeh Hicks Alana Holland Jennifer House Erica Howard Fred Huffman Lori Jackson Ross Jackson Kevin Johnson Angela Johnson Melissa Johnson Jeff Jones Trina Jones This fall Sophomore Beth Blackmon earned the honor of attending the Hugh O'Brian State Leadership Seminar to be held in the Spring. Beth was one of three finalists out of 182 eli- gible sophomores, chosen by the panel of judges on the basis of her leadership es- say. She was then inter- viewed and selected as the representative from our school. What makes Beth a leader? She was vice- president of the SCA in seventh grade, and presi- dent of her freshman class. She was also captain of the J.V. fall cheerleading squad. Beth was involved in SADD, Forensics Club, French Club, Young Democrats, track, and the VA Math League. Beth was involved in et cme eF a num- ber of activities outside of school, too. She was president of the class of '88 Girl’s Club at church, she was a member of the Senior Highs, a fund- raising group, and a volun- teer Bible School counselor. Beth had also been a mem- ber of the swim team for eight summers. This past summer she completed the courses required to become a lifeguard. Beth was an active and in- quisitive student who was well-liked by her peers. All of this was what made her a good leader. SOPHOMORE, Kevin Johnson, anxiously awaits the ball. Tenth Grade 39 40 April Jurgins Anthony Keay Rodney Kazenski Lise Kleff Felicia Koty Gwendolyn Kidd Eddie Lakins Eliot Laurence Ben Lawrynss David Lee Billy Lee Gerald Lewis Page Linkous Lori Locke Chrystie Logan Tony Loving David Mackie Lisa Mann Andromaque Manolis Kim McCormack Matt McGlone Lynn Mercer Elizabeth Merrill Pamela Mills Thomes Mitchell Steve Monroe Michelle Moran Billy Morris Hope Morris Marvin Morton Cybille Delacroix-Muirheid Gary Nichols Henry Normand Catherine Palumbo Meredith Parry Troy Patillo Toni Peyton Anthony Poole Joe Provo Mike Puig Jared Pullam Virginia Rakes Greg Randall Kevin Rennix Amy Ridge Larinda Robinson Edith Sanders Scott Sedell Charity Sheffield Terri Shifflet Joanne Silva Amy Smallwood Shelley Smith Tracey Smith Jessica Snyder Amy Sokol Kristen Southworth Nicole Stafford Patrick Sullivan Jan Tilley Tina Turner David Vestal John Walker People Joseph Walker Fletcher Washington Gregory Washington Kathryn Washington John Watson Eric West Roger White Margaret Whitaker LaCresa Wilcox Daryl Williams Davettsa Williams Keller Williams Tammy Williams Trine Williams Cory Willis Carolyn Winnenburg Johnella Wright Allan Young ATTITUDE CHECK!! 1. Food — anything but the cafeteria. 2. Career goal — to be rich. 3. Attitude On money — “DAD?!” 4. Weekend — “I can explain why I’m so late.” 5. Book — 101 Ways To Rogue a Ride. So: Homework — � 2 “What on — work’?” 7 esourse .— Study Hall. 8. Best Friend — -VoOnvoultminke | could borrow a dollar for lunch’P” 9. Sports — The Dat- ing Game. 10. Hobbies — Sneak- ing in! BEN LAWRYNAS, Carolyn Winnenberg and Shelley Smith are proof that three is company. Tenth Grade 41 Mary Beth Abner Therise Allen William Altman Mary Apperson Chiere Ascari Evelyn Bales Amy Barnett Elif Bayraktor Susan Bennett Kenny Beverly Katie Botsford Michsel Bowers Angele Brandon Marvin Brown Tammy Brown Prescott Bumbrey Michsel Burch Neil Burton Wendy Carrington Vincent Carter Robert Chapman Dan Cleyton Antonio Coghill Ronell Coghill Anne Coleman John Collins Tammy Davis Michsel Day sy eee ey Uh A New Label “What's old is what’s new!” Last year’s sophomores had become this year’s mighty Junior Class. Their presence was evident in academics, as in National Honor Society, in leisure, as in the lunch room, and in fun as “in general.” The old sopho- mores had proved themselves to be intelligent enough and fun enough to earn their new label “The JUNIORS” 42 People IVE COT LHe Key Susan Bennett . Where's the lock?” — f : y NOT SPRINGSTEEN, but Fingerhut! Bruce. Angel Decator Dares Delamere Amy Downer Leslee Dunnigan John Edwerds Kirk Edwards Ranjit Edwards Samantha Ennis Calley Farmer Pauline Felder Jennifer Fenwick Bruce Fingerhut Virginie Fink Melissa Foster Eric French Christopher George Irene Green Elizabeth Greenup Therese Grinkley Carrie Hallberg Julie Herndon Penny Herring Kim Hooper John Huff Margaret Ihienfeld Rhonda Jackson John Johnson Mia Johnson “COME BACK TO JAMAICA.” What's old is | what's new! Juniors 43 James Keller Ron Kelsey Trenide Keyes Jimmy Lam Michsel Lemoine Christie Lewis Clay Lightner Steven Lorenzo Kate Lucey Robert Mann Shane Margrave Elizabeth McDsnial Suzanne McGlone Dawn Mcintosh Michsel McKinney Jeff Miller Weandsa Minor Tom Moulton Melissa Newman P.J. Newman Debre Nichols Michee!l O'Malley Tom O'Toole Heather Pain Hong Park Wendy Parker Bhavesh Patel Bhupesh Psatel a CLAY LIGHTNER strikes a dramatic pose. KATE COGEY through. 44 People lets her Jayem charm shine OUR FIELD HOCKEY TEAM shows off its team spirit. Mone Patel Novella Patillo Darin Patterson Crystal Peyton Juno Pitchford Scott Pollard Deidre Powell Heather Rackey Tom Reeder Joyce Richmond Carol Ritenour Minerva Rodriguez Carroll Ross Linda Rosser Mark Roulley Mark Sacre Zena Samuels Clark Sessions Mary Jane Silva Reggie Silver Candy Slaughter David Smith Shane Smith Dylan Smith Laura Smith Tom Stanley Scott Starling Bryan Stewart wunior, who?? You've heard of Little Johnny, Jr., or Mark, Jr., or Harvey, Jr., and of course you've heard of that little boy with the shy face and a weak wit named “Junior.”’ Well, maybe you haven't, because these people are all examples of those unfortunate ones who fall in the shadows of their predecessors. But. . . the Juniors of James Monroe High Schooi fall in a league of their own. Without them, the hockey team would consist of only five people, our senior class wouldn’t have a prom, our cheerleaders wouldn’t have as much pep, and our 1986-87 school year wouldn't have a graduating class. Juniors 45 The a) wy im i el tr Class gave us lots of fun characters this year. It gave us a pro- fessional cow caller in Fernando Owens, a tree carver out of Tom Stanley, a lol- lipop tester out of Tom O'Toole, and it even gave us one character that thought he was a wuzzle. (Juno Pitch- ford is shown at right with his favorite girl friend.) It also gave us two charac- ters that attract to the camera like magnets. At right bottom, Dede Po- welland Tom Young ran to the camera during the middle of a football game. You may think these characters were too wild to be Juniors, but don’t worry . Next year they will be Se- niors and then they will be normal. Junior Jungle FERNANDO OWENS ROCKS the house with an original rap. Tammy Stewart Anthony Sullivan Susan Taylor Anne Thompson Brian Thompson Jack Thompson Tabitha Unroe Elizabeth Vestal Valerie Vida Lisa Wagner Alisa Watkins Jared Wheeler Chris White Tyree White Peter Willis Richard Williams Cheryl Witter Karen Young Tom Young 46 People FULL CONCENTRATION is needed for Tom JUNO PITCHFORD plants a kiss on his birthday Stanley's block carving. wuzzle. _S | ; . FOR HALLOWEEN Tommy O'Toole was treated to a tootsie pop. ON THE HOMECOMING Court are the juniors DeDe Powell and Tom Young. Juniors 47 BEING QUIET doesn't mean shy as Mike Morgan and Nicole Chiappinelli show winning smiles DOUG GRAY, voted most artistic, shows his talents through fingerpaint. Not Pictured: Jennifer Johnson. CLASS CLOWNS: Carmine Palumbo receives his just desserts from Christy Brown. SKIES ARE always blue for Eternal Optimists Sean Jordan and Virginia Burnette. 48 People You Know Me... — 4 ay yf 4 — a in f eines A x WANDA THOMAS and Mark Willis, Most Talka- tive, receive another visit from Mrs. Blackmon. You knew us. . we were the class of 1986!! 86ers stood out By just being seniors, in the crowd at James Monroe. The class added much to James Monroe through athletics, academics, and other activities. The most noted reason why this year’s senior class was highly visible was that it was a class of in- dividualists. Whether because of clothes, accomplishments, or just plain attitude, Some seniors stood out to their fellow classmates. They were, like the class, the MOST! MR. _ ‘ MARK WILLIS and Hilaire Thompson, voted Most Likely to Succeed, read up on business news. THE MOST BIZARRE — clothed twosome, Amy Moien and Steve Schlachter, model their wardrobe. NON-CONFORMISTS Paul Stewart and Kathleen Cooke exhibit their unique personali- ties. HILAIRE THOMPSON and Austin Merrill, most intelligent, attempt a math problem. INJURIES WON'T slow Deon Johnson and Michelle Edwards down — they are the Most Athletic of 8Gers. 4 |JJAYEM’S OWN version of “GQ” is the ever- ALWAYS ABREAST of fashion, trendy Holly 5 |brendy Stacy Fisher. Chichester strikes a vogue pose. Senior Superlatives 49 Custom Made 86? Did someone say 86? It must have been a senior at James Monroe who found out the answers to the following ques- tions were not in the textbooks: — A government test? Today? Oh, 0 ! — Who's got last year’s tests? — All right, whose turn is it to take notes in Sais’s class? — | just got my schedule — Whew — five advanced classes and Earth Science. (Stop Laughing!) THE NBA's “slam dunk” winner Spud Webb, has nothing on our Doug Gray. own 50 People — O.K., who took the forks from the Nook? — Do we really have play practice tonight? — Have you started your Burch paper yet? — Are you kidding??? — Is it June yet? — Could someone give me a brief rundown of senior privileges? — Where's New York? — What in the world is Vassar writ- ing? — What does METAPHYSICS mean? KIM JOHNSON gives the all- knowing smile of a “Sophisticated Senior.” a ton Hospital's Pediatrics ward. CAROLINE MCMILLIN takes a break with a cold Diet Coke. a LELAND MIDDLETON hugs Belvedere Bear at Mary Washing- CHRISTY BROWN happy face.” “puts ona KATEHRY NESULEEIVAN, denn Franklin, and Dawn Reynolds “enjoy?” lunch in the nook. PAUL O'NEILL is one senior in advanced gym. TINA SOUTHWORTH is a portrait in Courage at the blood drive. MICHELLE PRATT always helps Mrs. Barthlow in the cookie busi- ness. AN EXCELLENT TYPIST, Kim Washington, never looks at her fingers. DENISE PARKER and Brian NIEMAN WINE ess rSim) (Sher Pemberton share in a Senior President Thomas Truslow makes privilege: iced tea. his inaugural statement. AS MARK WILLIS and Steve Wasem discuss their bill, Holly Chichester waits to speak. JAMI CAMPBELL practices mic techniques in Girls’ Chorus. . “What IT GOES without saying . a HAM!” TOM EVANS and James Desanto fuel up for their afternoon classes. CATHERINE BENNETT says, “Ich Leibe Deutsch.” BIFF SULLIVAN jokingly practices his artistic talents. Senior Candids 51 At KENMORE Park, during a game last spring Betsy Byrd hits the ball to the other side. Lisa Renee Andrews One life is over, another begins, but as time goes on, the music never ends Elizabeth Anne Brennan The music in her heart she bore, long after it was heard no more. Melissa Ann Brown “Success is being the best at what you are” Elizabeth Evans Byrd No affectation of peculiarity can conceal a commonplace mind. — W. Somerset Maugham IN THE NOOK we surprise Liz Brennan enjoying her food. 52 People KATHLEEN COOKE leader in her field. Melissa Carol Armstrong “Feels so Right” Catherine Carpenter Bennett “You've passed the most dangerous, difficult test if the guy in the glass is your friend Andrea Bigelow Bryan Christopher Brown Christy Lynn Brown Casual. Like you've never seen it before. Matthew Gordon Brown Virginia Darlene Burnette WE must laugh before we are happy, or else we may die before we ever laugh at all. — L.A. Bruejere Monica Burger | never think of the future, it comes SOON enough. Michelle Jeneane Bynum Strive for your goals and you will always succeed. Donnell Edward Callis Great minds talk about ideas. Average minds talk about events. Small minds talk about people. Jami R. Campbell “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” Velvet “Bones” Carter How high | aim; How much | see; How far | reach; DEPENDS ON ME! a Fliockey Hustle “We all felt like we were family.” These words ex- pressed how Kathleen Cooke felt about the Var- sity Field Hockey team. Her team members re- turned the compliment, “She was really for the team and always did just little things to keep up spirit.” Captain this year and co-captain the pre- vious one, Kathleen had given her all to the team. Kathleen expressed a sense of loss about leav- ing the team: “Even though it was a relief that the season was over, | was really sad be- cause this was my last year and I'm really go- ing to miss it. Seniors 53 54 People Nicole Chiappinelli Holly Monroe Chichester “Holding onto words that teach me | will conquer space around me.” — THE FIXx Betteen Christopher Laziness may appear attractive, but work Gives satisfaction. Nothing can come of nothing, but effort may give satisfaction. Jacqulin Marie Christopher “The births of all things are weak and tender, and therefore we should have our eyes intent on beginnings.” James Lawrence Christopher, Jr. | finally made it! Aaron Robert Clayton “Sandy-Love is putting up with our problems” Sendra Coleman “| think therefore | am” Kathleen Fontaine Cooke | must impale myself on reality... “Never wear more than three colors at a time” — Maude Adams Tammy Corns Tawandsa Slim Cox “Climb the ladder of success until you reach your goal.” Barbers Dale Cuddy “Thanks Mom and Dad” Arthur Cunningham IS IT lvan Logan or is it Morris Day? Designer Label Calvin K lein, Gloria Vanderbilt, Aigner, Ralph Lauren — SuUCccr designers with designer labels. But their designs were not nearly as unique as lvan Logan’s This picture caught Ivan by surprise. When asked about the picture, Ivan replied, “My name is Sir Cool as you can see. | am like Morris Day and the Oak Tree. | control all the fish in the sea. Ain’t nobody bad like me.” Velisa Ellen Davidson Ny “Live the life you love; learn from your ye mistakes, and no matter how bad things were; hold your head high and strive to make life everything you want it to be.” Donna Lynn Decatur “Its been real, and its been fun, but not real fun!” Anna Dereich Michelle Marie Dixon You've fallen apart. You've lived through it. Now, go pick up the pieces and be strong. Miranda Dorsey If always could be, something would never be. Michelle Rene Edwards | try to be as philosophical as the old lady who said the future only comes one day at a time. Thomas Edward Evans Fy Mwyn Gypeillion Dewch Ynghyd Brianna Lynn Fairfax 4qSlesiatr Donald X. Files, Jr. Only those who dare... Truly live. Stacey Devore Fisher Rebecca Catherine Fitzgerald “Somewhere, deep in the fundamental heart of the universe, there is a reason.” Michelle Flewellen Don't Be Alarmed! James Anthony Fox Believe it, you can achieve it! John Edward Franklin “Time, Place and Action may with pains be wrought, but genius must be born and never can be taught.” — John Dryden Steven Royall Gates Alexander Kirk George Seniors 55 Cynthia Lee Gray Douglas Taylor Gray IV Every meaiden's weak and willin’, when they meet the proper villain. Pamela Gene Grey SNAFU Aldora Maureen Griffin “| love you, Kyle Rafael Byrd. There’s no place else I'd rather be!” Tina Wynette Griffin “| do not ask that you remember the child | was, but that you try to understand the person | have become. | have made it to the top, this is only the beginning. Kristin Hall Wendy Ann Hamilton Tramps like us, baby we we re born to run. — Bruce Springsteen John Harm Wendy Rene Harrison “Live the life you love, love the life you live,” Brian Lee Hawthorne “Hawk” “Set your goal, and strive to achieve it, because the way to Success iS NOt goIng to be easy.” Stacey Arlene Hill Life is living in sunny California, dedicated to the ones | love. Angela Marie Hitt “| love you Kevin” Shawn Patrick Holland “Do | really look like a beast? Oh well, at least | can try to live up to my name.” Simone E. Holzendorf | can feel it coming in the air at night-OH LORD-And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life Rebekah Diane Jenkins “Live it up while you have the chance, because the chance only comes once” Lara T. Jesser “As the season dies, and they ask me who | am, A prisoner in a war to be ora prophet that is damned. — Jason Bingenberg 56 People ae A J.M. Portrait This year, both varsity and j.v. football teams practiced at Walker Grant. Shawn Holland had a rusty strap on his helmet. When he pulled on the strap, it broke. Shawn was running late to practice because he had to go to the equip- ment room to get a new strap. In Shawn’s words, “| know that it is exactly 3:30 because of the position of my shadow.” Shawn had many hidden talents. OKAY, SHAWN, your number's Which one — 53 or 66°? up . Crystal Anita Jones Deon Edoris Johnson “Set your goals in life and strive high to reach them, because if you don't try them, you will never accomplish anything.” Jennifer Ford Johnson Every time I've raced my shadow when the sun was at my back, it always ran ahead of me, always got the best of me. But every time I've raced my shadow when my face was toward the sun, | won. — Shel Silverstein Kimberely “Tweedy B” Johnson | decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow. If | fail, if | succeed, at least | lived as | believe Macy Polly Johnson Learning things the hard way isn't the easiest way to go, just make up your mind to be strong. Reach out and go for it all Sean Christopher Jordan “All to myself | think of you Think of the things we used to do. Think of the things we need to say. Think of each happy, bygone day. | remember.” Andrea Melissa “Annie” Juggins “Be what you are and nothing more” Renee “Special K Kay Large minds talk about ideas. Average minds talk about events. Small minds talk about people. Tracy Sean Kelly “| can't drive 5S! “I'll climb the highest mountain and cross the widest sea.” Amy Ryan King “Wisdom is the thing: therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding.” Robert Edward Lee Krick Torsten Kroger Seniors 57 Arne Erik Lenz Phyllis Yvette Lewis Life is a challenge — meet it Life is a song — sing it Life is a game — play it, pass go and collect S200 COCO MANN calls home to tell her mother to turn off the curl- ing iron so the house won't burn down. All Points Bulletin | To: Any member of the Victor “G.Q.” Logan J Some think slow, class of 1986. Some think fast, : I'm thinking graduation: RE: How to catch a : Free at last! Free at last! senior. There were several tell-tale signs to identify these “senior” culprits. Methods of Operations: M.©O. 1: Suspect had chocolate chip cookie See mio Seeing lhGmue) Stacy Anne Lynch s “Thanks Mom and Dad, | love you!” clothes. Corinne Dunnington Mann Fi : “All life is an experiment. The more experiments M.O. 2: Suspect raced ee Jou mmakentha Geren to the mail box every day to see if he had received the letter. M.O. 3: Suspect wore a shirt proclaiming “Jackets Take Man- hattan.”’ M.O. 4: Suspect had years of practice, in Linda Mauck : William Vincent McCormack II the art of creative ex- cuse making. M.O. 5: Suspect had constantly retold embarrassing stories of his classmates’ antics in Elementary School. If the suspect matched , two or more of these te cheracteristics, they were brought to GRADUATION. 58 People “Richie Rich, the man, The Legend.” William Richmond McDaniel Ny Caroline Logan MeMiillin The youngest is always the hardest to let go, | love you Mom and Dad! Samuel Austin Merrill “It's all gray to me!” Brooke Wedman Middleton “Later” Leland Murray Middleton Thanks Malone for not sending me to Stafford. | love you!! Okarita Minor Amie Lynn Moien “There are no miracles, there is only discipline.” Michael Waverly Morgan Diane Christine Needham “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” Trever Pat rick Noakes You are only in high school once, do your best. | didn't. “My Fault” Paul Graham O'Neil Carmine David Palumbo “You don’t know how out-of-hand it’s gonna be.” — St. Elmo's Fire Denise Michelle Parker Life is too short to let it just waste away, sO live it to the fullest. David Brian Pemberton Amy Sue Powell It was great while it lasted, but now that it’s over, it’s even better!! Richard Thomas Rakes Seniors 59 Dawn Marie Reynolds Lamonda Richardson Melissa Gail Ridge We may not have the ability to accomplish, but we do have the ability to try. Virginia May Roach There are three kinds of people: Those who make it happen. Those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happened. LaTanya “Mouse” Rollins Take one day at a time for tomorrow is never promised. Thelma Annette Ross “Even though | am mature enough to be grown, | feel that | am still a child at heart, in that when | stumble, | gain the strength to get up and try again until | succeed because... | am. Andrea Colissa Samuels “Pipedown” and be still! Stephen August Schlachter Garbage in, Garbage out. . . So it goes. Lillas Ritchie Scott I'm good to go. Timothy David Sholley You can unlock any door as long as you have the key. Eulalio Fabie Silva III “Education is baseless, unless dedication and inspiration is subjected to your country, fellowmen, success of your family and unto the most Omnipotent (bey pelie, og. UY Edward Kenneth Skinner “Skinny” Kim Elliott Smith Let's fly and see if we can be the horizons shining so golden off in the distance. Xylona Konstance Smith My interest is in the future, because | am going to spend the rest of my life there. Janet Elaine Sowers “Dumb but happy, etc. etc.” April Marie Stanley If you want something in life, you have to go out and get it. It’s not going to be handed to you. 60 People ONLY GOOD friends will kiss the Cast, push the chair, and still think you're 1. — Se an Jordan | Paul Stewart Timothy Lamount Stewart Lena Stromberg | just want to thank you all! Burrell Franklin Sullivan Ill Kathryn Ann Sullivan “So we beat on boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald Lavonda Ann Taylor | can't live in the past, the glories of yesterday will always last. The hope of my dream will always be, And achieving that goal depends on me. Wanda Andrea Thomas “The one thing | do is to forget what is behind me and try my best to reach what is ahead.” Hilaire Jane Bernadette Thompson “Lives of great men remind us We can make our lives sublime And departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time.” — H. W. Longfellow Proud Resilience “It was one of the worst things that could ever happen to an athlete. It was the first game of the season, and | wasn’t sure if | would ever play again.” These were Sean Jordan’s words as he recalled the knee injury that ended his season early and put him on crutches for over three months. Sean came back strong with a resilience that made everyone at James Monroe proud. Seniors 61 iets 5 ¢ WS John Kirkpatrick Thompson, Jr. Never under or over G estimate the Holmes! Larry Deon Thompson | finally overcame! Jennifer Joan Tobin “He was the only passenger for Kimon and those aboard the ship lionized him because he was going there.” — from “Immigrant” by C.D. Simak Billie McCrae “Winkie” Truslow Space... The final frontier. Thomas D'andrei Truslow “When you've reached the top of the mountain, don't forget those you've left behind.” Saskia Tuit Alfredia Belinda Tyler Jennifer Susan Vida If you will please people, you must please them in their own way; and as you cannot make them what they should be, you must take them as they are. Frances Amanda Viverette “The world stands aside to let anyone pass who knows where he is going.” Alyce Renee Walker In @ land of isolation — a soul survives . Ramona “Little Ralph” Walker “| thank you for nothing, because | have understood nothing, because what | have been taught, | have forgotten, what | know, | have guessed, but | made it.” Steve Ernest Wasem Talent is that which is in man’s power; genius is that in whose power a man is. Angela Lucille Washington “Life can only be understood backwerds, but it must be lived forwards.” Felicia Raphael Washington “Everybody sets out to do something, and everyone does something, but no one does what he sets out to do.” Kim Annette Washington “Love me for who | am, for | will always be me!” Teresa Michelle “Shorty” Watson “Let the good times roll on and on!!” 2 People | } Mary Susie White “Thanks Mom!” Ricky Leroy White First set your goals, then your priorities. Always look to God when ever you have a problem, then you will see that life is worth living if you put God first. Cynthia Williams Mark Catesby Willis, Jr. “It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” — Especially when you know you're right! Stephen Micheel Willis Martha “Sue” Wilson “Little Sue” Betty Jo Wine “BUBBA” Caro! Anne Wiseman This is the end, my only friend the end. Robert Paul Wood II Hoi, hoi. . . u embleer hrair, m’saion vie hraka vair. Leslie Ann Woodward “To find your talent you must try everything; once you find it, you must set your goals high, and never stop reaching for the top.” News Flash Our school’s news magazine, The Spotlight, has been in existence over @5 years, writ- ing and publishing material on current events and issues related to Jayem’s student body. This year’s staff, under the guidance of Mrs. Zacchini, con- sisted of only six students. Editor-in- chief was senior Stephen Schiachter. WITH A SMALL staff, even the editor, Stephen Schlachter, has to be a photographer. Seniors 63 BRITS we we ao -: We eee 64 Divider Tailor Made At James Monroe, the emphasis was on academ- ics this year. The re- quirements for gradua- tion were expanded. The new standards for partici- pation in extra-curricular activities made the students work harder for their grades. Students planning to get a job right after high school took Business or Voca- tional Courses with practi- cal applications. Other students who planned to attend college filled their schedules with advanced or AP courses. The end result in either case was preparation for the real world. Our school gave the students a chance to ex- tend their limits and reach their goals. It gave the students a sense of pride in themselves. This year, the senior class will leave and others will move up and they will eventually leave. All bearing the label “TAILOR MADE AT JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL”. LABS MAKE SCIENCE exciting for Jennifer Graebner, Shelley Smith, Tracey Smith and Barbara Hart. oY A, Jou, D Va G SYIIINAGIVOV Je Academics 65 Leaders Of The Pack This year, the administration at James Monroe did more than make many decisions. Mr. Durtan, Mr. Griffin, and Mrs. Barrett, along with the School Board, Mr. Garnett, and central office made James Monroe a good learning and working environ- ment through their decisions. Through the combined efforts of DR. MANOLIS and Mr. Young comment on a project at the Science Fair. THE SCHOOL BOARD discusses the senior trip proposal. 66 Academics the administrators and the school board, the plans to fix-up the track and tennis courts became reality. They also worked together to get the faulty roof replaced and a new mascot put on the auxilliary gym wall. All Components of the school administration worked together this year to make James Monroe better than ever. School Board — clockwise: Tom O'Toole, Doug Carter, John Manolis (chmn.), Mary Frances George, Gene Leonard (vice chmn.) WILLIE JU. CONYERS Dir. of Special Programs RICHARD J. GARNETT Superintendant RICK E. HALL Gen. Supervisor MARGURITE B. YOUNG Dir. of Instruction PROBLEM? Who ya’ gonna call? The dynamic duo — that’s who! PATRICIA BARRETT Assistant Principal STANLEY J. DURTAN Principal S RICHARD C. GRIFFIN oe a i Assistant Principal : é ; . We ; aed coepstee = ‘isc seagaeem Aowitew ipo: Ly RE iar Mrs. Barrett says, “I'll be right with you.” Mr. Durtan conducts another faculty meeting. Mr. Garnett addresses students at FBLA luncheon. Administration 67 MRS. GRIFFIN finalizes Semester grades for her business classes. 68 Academics FRED HUFFMAN and Larry Brown tend the D.E. school store. en | eee | Te _— ee + MRS. STONE, Virginia’s D.E. Teacher of the Year, gives final instructions to Kenny Skinner and Richard Rakes prior to the Employer- Employee Banquet. SUSAN COOKE turns a startled look to the camera during her typing class. 1. = if — = I a Eg D.E. CLUB: First Row: Ivan Logan, Terri Shifflet, Matthew Brown, Margaret Whittaker, Amy Smallwood, Cassie Coleman, Fred Huffman, Clay Lightner, Michelle Dixon, Eric Bates. 2nd Row: Brian Brown, Virginia Rakes, Tammy Williams, James Fox, Prescot Bumbrey, Zena Samuels, Miranda Dorsey, Briana Fairfax, Michelle Flewellen. Grd Row: Larry Brown, Carol Bland, Christie Logan, Richard Williams, Nikki Stafford, Robert Mann, Julie Herndon, James Keller, Brian Pemberton, Todd Stewart. 4th Row: Fred White, Brice Christian, Billy Graziano, Curtis Jackson, Jeff Wheeler, Gerald Lewis, Kenny Skinner, Richard Rakes. a ie ee i | GAYLE FEARS Typing | Il, Accounting PEGGY ROBINSON Shorthand, Office Technology Il, Word Processing, Co-op BONNIE STONE Distributive Education |, ll, Ill, Co-op SYLVIA THOMAS Office Technology |, Typing, Business Computer Application MS. PEGGY ROBINSON'’s first period class, Office Technology Il, participates in the Leukemia type-a-thon. Business BRYON LEWIS, Susan Vida, Donnell Callis, Richard Rakes, Julie Hearndon, and Kathy Calivatinos share a table at the annual D.E. banquet. MS. GAYLE FEARS teaches her class proper key fingering. Bier eseisoon SeVERN PUTO Ree RVISHs HTLOETH @Vicve wesoo@ As Usual Business education was a vital part of James Monroe’s Curriculum. Every year, Jayem graduates entered the career world armed with the basic skills and techniques they were taught in either D.E. classes or cleri- cal training classes. Not only were the Jayem business students encouraged to take an ac- tive part in the career world, they were also encouraged to participate in Civic activities as well. For example, the D.E. class visited with local senior citizens, and the FBLA participated in the November type-a-thon that benefitted the Leukemia Foundation. Business DE 69 Teaching Accents MR. BURCH poses a question about Huck Finn to his class. ZO Academics Communication, the greatest necessity for a smooth flowing society, iS an important part of the curriculum at James Monroe. Alt hough two years of a foreign language is a requirement for an academic diploma, the higher level classes gained popularity with the student body during the past year. Apparently many students felt that in their future they would have the need for a second language. Some of our Jayem students planned to be foreign emissaries and others planned to spend some time in foreign travel. Not to be outdone, the English department was as dedicated as ever. The Jayem English teachers, among other things, prepared bulletin boards and went the extra mile to give their students all the help they needed to have a good grasp on the English language. There was also a different flavor to the English curri- culum. The English language was taught as a second language to students new to this country by Mrs. Marcia Chaves, a Spanish teacher. HARRIET BURCH Spanish |, ll, Ill ROBERT BURCH English Il, AP English MARCIA CHAVES Spanish |, IV V, ESL SHIREEY CORDELE English 8 MS. SAIS gets into the Christmas spirit by painting reindeer for the December bulletin NICE WITCHES like Mrs. Kelly haunt German classes at Jayem. MEREDITH CUDDY FREDERICK LANDIS English Sia; 1.2 Latin |, Il, Cicero, English clas JUDITH HANSEN CINDY POOLE French |, Il Gifted and Talented, Publications, French Ill, IV, V PAULETTE HAWTHORNE RICHARD ROBERTS Developmental English 8,9 English 8,10 MARK WILLIS CHATS with a French visitor in Mrs. Poole’s class. CINDY KEELEY MERCEDES SAIS German |, Il, Ill, French | English 12, Journalism Ill SMILING BRIGHTLY, Mrs. Cuddy readies her class for a group book report. English Foreign Language 71 “C'MON LEROY!” Mr. “Sweet Pea” Johnson attempts to encourage an artistic student. Some subjects made life more in- teresting, more exciting, more enjoy- able. When we learned of other cultures and values we grew to respect them and our own. When we learned of world events and issues, we appreciated our peace. As we learned to create, visually and musi- cally, we developed ways to express ourselves and ways to Communicate our feelings to others. Because of the arts and the social sciences, we be- Came more sensitive human beings. Teaching Awareness 72 Academics MRS. ELAINE LARSON discovers the camera trained on her. JOHNNY JOHNSON Art RONALD JORDAN Band ELAINE LARSON Art NANCIE LIGHTNER English 8,11,12, Drama JANET SOKOL Sociology, Government, Civics ROBERT WADDELL World History, Economics JAN WHITE Strings DEEP IN CONCENTRATION, Jackie Chris- topher displays her creativity through clay. WHICH ONE WILL it be?. . . John Franklin con- sults Mr. Waddell about the latest stock report. ats Aan Se inane) ee IM PS Biecoy Gordon, a new grandma, holds her adorable granddaughter. HERE’S HOW IT goes... Mr. Millard Thomas goes over the tournament rules with his golf team. Social Studies Fine Arts 73 YOUNG SCIENTISTS, THERISA Allen, Kelly Brown, and Rhonda Branham accurately record their observations. Calculated Careers Equations. Formulas. Ratios. Num- bers! Numbers! Numbers! From Ava- gadro’s Number, 6.02 X 10=°, to Pi=3.141 7932, figures played a big part in the school day. Physical Science gave eighth grad- ers an introduction to energy, mo- tion, and chemistry. They used H=t=z- t, Xm, and 9 5C+ 32°. Students used Algebra to help solve their Chemistry and Computer Science problems. Geometry, Algebra, and Trigo- nometry were all used in the math- based science — Physics. Those teachers who instructed these subjects had the hard task of TIFFANY JONES RECORDS data on a heat absorption experiment. 74 Academics making complex work understandable and fun and they succeeded! Some of these teachers wore many hats and sponsored extracurricular activities ranging from football and basketball to the National Honor Soci- ety and the Senior Class. These teachers had “Calculated Careers” that allowed them to affect many lives. BILL CARTER Biology, Chemistry DEIRDRE CLARK Earth Science JACK COMERFORD Chemistry, Physics GEORGE CRALLE Computer Science, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry MS. CRITCHFIELD (FAR LEFT) AND Ms. Myles seem to have a “mathematical shoot off” to see who has the fastest chalk in town. LOU CRALLE STEVE MAGER Geometry, Algebra |, II Algebra II, General Math a ed SARAH CRITCHFIELD KIM MYLES MIKE DICKINSON EXAMINES biological Consumer Math, Algebra | Algebra |, HBJ Math specimens while Rhonda Branham waits her turn. HAVING MISSED HER “MUG” shot, our roving camera captures Ms. Scott, Bidlogy and Physi- cal Science teacher. JEANINE GOODENOUGH EMORY TURNER Geometry, Earth Science Physical Science TOM VASSAR Advanced Math, HBUJ Math, Computer Science THE MATH COUNTS CREW: (Cl-r) Tina Slaughter, Joseph King, Jennifer Freeman, David Henry, and Dian Witter. DR. COMERFORD ENJOYS HIS morning coffee. Math and Science 75 Miental Exercise ) Each day, the many eighth graders, freshmen, and sophomores dressed in everything from bermudas to sweats. They poured into the gym for a break from the day’s regular activi- ties. The period usually began with rigorous exercises that made some students wish they were somewhere else. The remainder of the period was spent playing tennis, volleyball, basketball, and many other sports that they really enjoyed. Occasionally, students worked out in the weight room to build up their muscles. All in all, Gym class was a nice way to get away from the strain of the school day while staying healthy. VIGOROUS EXERCISES??? Nothing like mov- ing a wall. z a | er me —_” AFTER THE LUNCH munch, maybe a weight room crunch for Mr. Gibson. 76 Academics MRS. AKTINS sneaks up on Mark Johnson to bring his attention back to health class. PHYLLIS ATKINS Physical Education 9, 10 ROBERT CALLOWAY Physical Education 9,10 BEhiaree@rE Physical Education 8,9 RICHARD SERBAY Physical Education 8,11,12 Seniors Stay Physical “Let’s get in shape!” That was the trend with all the weight loss gimics, spas, and aerobic classes. This tendency towards exercise was certainly a part of the Jayem student BODY. Many students had been caught up in the desire to shed those extra pounds and tighten up that flab! They found that being able to climb | stairs without passing out and gaining the confidence to come out of the | dressing room with a skimpy bikini were definitely desirable results of ex- -ercise. WENDY HAMILTON works to tighten her “ham” strings. Gi ccoeta I ' FOOT CARE |!S a must for senior athelete A NEW TRACK is ready for runner Macy NOTHING LIKE RUNNING (even in the halls) for | Brooke Middleton. Johnson. exercise. Seniors Steve Willis and Lara Jesser demonstrate. Exercise 77 SCHEDULING CHANGES ARE worked out by Amy Rice and Leland Middleton with Mrs. Merchent’s guidance. GAYE ADEGBALOLA Gifted Talented, Independent Study, Journalism Ill � . MARGARET BLACKMON Librarian JESSICA CUNNINGHAM English, Government, Consumer Math, Applied Math mA THE APPLES STAY occupied in our media center. MRS. HATCH LEADS an educational game in : ia MRS. KLOTZ, a parent volunteer, helps out in or cessor the library 78 Academics TENNERY TAYLOR CURLS up on the antique setee in the GAT office to enjoy a short story. SUSAN HATCH MATTIE P.SMITH General Math, Biology Guidance CRRAR EERE eee ewes? — a MARY ALICE MERCHENT ANNETTE TRAFICANTE Cc iffe re nc Guidance Physical Science, Civics, See Strokes At different times, different people had different needs. Whether the need was finding a book in the library, getting credits adjusted on a tran- script, being assisted with a difficult subject, locating the right college, or providing an ear to listen to a problem, these staff members tried to lend the necessary support. They Ela alae let ahaa LINDA TRIGG provided the different strokes that Guidance World Studies, Consultation different folks needed. MRS. RAMER Cabove) and Ms. Adegbalola (to the right) smilingly invite you to their respective offices. Special Services 79 Ready for the Real World What inspired you to do this? Do you plan on continuing this after you are out of school? These questions were probably on the minds of the cosmetology, nursing, and vocational students as they finished high school. These were their answers: “| like to make people look and feel good about themselves, and |! plan to work in a shop of my Own someday,” responded one beauty student. A vocational student replied, “! love photography and there are many Career opportunities in the field of communications.” “It makes me feel good to help others and after | graduate | plan to finish nursing school,” was a typical response of the nursing students. One common theme in all of these students was their readiness for the real world. COSMETOLOGY: BACK I-r: Xylona Smith, Angela Hitt, Rebekah Jenkins, Towanda Cox. 2ND: Macy Johnson, Sue Wilson, Stacy Lynch, Betteen Christopher, Donna Decatur. FRONT: Ms. Shelton. NURSING: I-r: Aldora Griffin, Virginia Roach, Cindy Gray. 80 Academics MACY JOHNSON washes Betteen Chris- topher'’s hair. TO MAINTAIN a relaxed attitude to peel potatoes, Andrea Samuels wears slippers. GOURMET CHEF Ramona Walker prepares food for lunch. hte STACY HILL, a hHome-ec student, served dessert to the faculty at the Christmas banquet. PATRICK SNYDER patiently threads the needle of the sewing machine in home-ec. Lavan Barthelow , Doris Darden Food Service Life Food Family Management Skills Debbie Camp Jay McFall Home Economics Comm tech Tech Architectural Drawing Susan Schubel Industrial Arts MR. MCFALL works with Chris Welch during communications technology. NURSING STUDENTS, Cindy Gray and Virginia Roach rush to their lockers after working at the hospital. MS. DARDEN works with a hospital represen- tative to help organize student aides. REBEKAH JENKINS performs a couture by curling “Barbie's” hair. Vocational 81 MRS. SMITH and Mrs. Gracik hand out candy to their customers. MRS. Barnett writes an admittance slip for John Jones. ELAINE BALIZET Aide PAT BARNETT Main Office Secretary TIMOTHY CATLETT Aide vr _s DEREK KLOCK waits his turn while Mrs. TON! CHANDLER Woodward answers a parent's question. Library Secretary Office Aides — Front: Tommy Daniel, Miyorker Beale, James Fox, Michelle Edwards. Second: CarolAnn Hart, Faye Jackson, Evelyn Bales, Angie Washington. Third: Cheryl Cooper, CONNIE LASKOWSKI Scottie Loving, Tommy Locklin, Laura Reeder, Asst. Principal's Secretary Sharon Girtain. B82 Academics Every job in this school was an im- portant one. What could be more im- portant than sending out a transcript or recording an urgent message or entering grades into the computer or feeding the hungry hoards? The nurse, the custodians, the aides, and Supporting Cast the rest of the support staff all gave teachers and administrators the posenger i os -_ mm. — support needed to make this school a nice place to be. y ; ' | Ri PART OF KEEPING healthy is staying slim. Mrs. Lewis weighs Tranida Keyes. MARY LEWIS Nurse ee sinensis sitiomesinnaianipespianionmmnitare: i ete iia et asst Sip ante BETH RIPLEY Guidance Secretary See MARIE THOMAS Bookkeeper LLB ER ae AI Ns ib NORMA WOODWARD Principal’s Secretary ANOTHER HARD JOB: balancing the books. Mrs. Thomas works on an account. MRS. RIPLEY enters information into the computer for Trina Jones. Staff, Aides, Nurse 83 HILAIRE THOMPSON COUNTS the picas to type the copy. ANN WOODWARD AND DAWN REYNOLDS think about rearranging their layout. AMY POWELL PROOFS THE COPY of writer Ann Woodward. TRISH HALL GETS A chuckle out of what she has written. THIS GROUP WORKS TO ORGANIZE club pictures. BETH MULLINS IS seriously cropping. “THE CRITICAL EYE is applied by Amy Rice and Kim Smith. 84 Academics MARY BETH ABNER, Lisa Kleff, and Amy King try to identify an unfamiliar face. YEARBOOK STAFF: FIRST ROW: Dierdre Jurgins, Kim Johnson, Monica Burger, Kim Smith, Wendy Hamilton. Second Row: Kristen Hall, Amy King, Catherine Bennett, Heather Pain, Ann Woodward, Lisa Kleff, Leland Middleton. Third Row: Amy Powell, Briar Smith, Beth Mullins, Trish Hall, Hilaire Thompson, Dawn Reynolds. HOLLY CHICHESTER CREATES more original! art for The Spotlight. ‘« Chaos” Layouts also provided good places for mistakes. Blocks drawn too small eteerrennovtorcenized the two for Seale often resulted in head- journalism classes, The Monroe Echo FOIEIS! SICTERISIEY: ofetiSTea: GAIN teste See and The Spotlight, tried to be, a certain amount of chaos always large enough for the story left the reader lost. k . ae Even after all of the problems and remained. Between individual : ; P mistakes, both staffs did accomplish oversights and group mistakes, ; : ; their goals. The Spotlight printed things often became hectic. ae . . — } ; apers to inform the school. e “Deadline” was a dirty word to both hod Monroe Echo documented the staffs. It was the one thing that : events of the year. Everything seemed to come faster than the first : é seemed to work out for the best and day of school. The right pictures and } the hard work was well worth the copy were seldom ready on time; but i. wait. it was always someone else’s fault. SNIP) SEICE, AND GLUE, Brian Kearney completes another layout. SPONSOR, MRS. ZACCHINI, HAS that glazed-over Spotlight grin. HOW SWEET IT |S! Spotlighters tag candy SPOTLIGHT STAFF: Front row: Therisa Allen, canes for their major fund raiser. Holly Chichester, Felicia Koty. Back row: Benjamin Sawin, Brian Kearney, Steve Schlachter. Publications 85 TWO MONROE SINGERS, Rhonda Jackson and Ricky White, are in perfect harmony. MEMBERS OF THE 8th grade chorus stand erect and enjoy their warm-up song. or HOt 16 oe + eters ee es � . toe oe +; VETERAN SINGER Alfrieda Tyler performs on stage. SONYA COAKLEY learns microphone techni- ques in Girls’ Chorus class. GIRLS’ CHORUS, FIRST ROW: TINA TURNER, Karen West, Michelle Moran, Tyree White, Linda Rosser, Theresa Smith, Jami Campbell, Katie Botsford, Mia Johnson, Robin Ferris, Polly Felder, Leigh Brumfield, Renee Kay, Alfreida Tyler, Susan Vida, Amy Smallwood, Phyllis Lewis, Jennifer Jones, Sonya Coakley, Tammy Brown, Margaret Whitaker. Angie Burke. Second Row: Crystal Peyton, 86 Organizations THERESA JOHNSON, Lisa Smith, and Devetrias Minor, “share their happiness.” MIXED CHORUS, FIRST ROW: EVELYN. BALES, Trina Jones, Gwen Kidd, Angela) Johnson, Sharon Long, Erica Carr, Kevin. O'Toole, Tracy Kelly. Second row: Tracey | Karsey, Lena Stromberg, Sandy Coleman, Ann Brown, Mary Reese, Jessica Pain, Molly Tulley, Tara Smith. Third Row: Anna Ledahli, Talitha Ellis, Mike Morgan, Therisa Allen, Allen Keller, John Walker, Kendell Brush, Lori Ellenwood. Fourth Row: Kevin Parker, Anthony Kay, Santos Rios. Peter Chianpnpane'lli. ' j 8th GRADE GIRLS’ CHORUS, FIRST ROW: THERESA JOHNSON, JUANITA Staples, Denise Davis, Devetrias Minor, Lisa Smith, Robin Merriman. Second Row: Alexandrea Sanders, Becky Bumbry, Miyorker Beale, Dawn Steiniger, Vanessa Wormliey, Teresa Turner, Jennifer Childers, Valeria Collins. A WINTERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON finds the Monroe Singers performing on the Candlelight Tour. VICTOR LOGAN PERFORMS in the Talent Show. amy. Various Voices Among the many talented facets of the Fine Arts Department at James Monroe were the choral classes. There were four different choral groups this year, all under the direc- tion of Ms. Mandy Carr. The Girl’s Chorus completed its second year successfully. It consisted of Sth to 12th grade girls who had to audition to be in the group and provide a uniform to sing in. They sang at several places outside of school like the Lion’s Club, the Rising Sun Tavern, the Spotsylvania Mall, and sometimes travelled with the Monroe Singers. The Monroe Singers were first in 1973 and have been somewhat of a tradition at JM. They formed consisted of students who were at an advanced level. They sang at several functions outside of school this year such as the Candlelight Tour, a con- cert with the Madisonians, Belmont, and the Kiwanis Club. NOVELLA PATILLO, JENNIFER Johnson, LaVonda Taylor, and Rhonda Jackson sing the “Star Spangled Banner” before the Homecom- ing Game. MONROE SINGERS, FIRST ROW: NOVELLA PATILLO, ALANA HOLLAND, LaVonda Taylor, Dawn Reynolds, Jennifer Johnson, Laura Smith, Rhonda Jackson, Virginia Burnette, Lisa Andrews. Second Row: Darrin Patterson, James Keller, Keller Williams, Mark Maynard, Brian Hawthorne, Ricky White, Victor Logan, Deon Johnson, Tom Young, Eric Armstead. Choral Groups 87 MRS. SANTA CLUS, portrayed by Kathleen Cooke, captures the attention of two friendly elves, Shelley Smith and Ann Woodward. SENIOR PAM GREY spends her time clowning ELIOT LAURENCE, a Drama | student, shows COULD THIS CUTE little elf be Kim McCor- around us his natural look. mack? 88S Academics CHILDREN FROM AREA nursery schools file into the auditorium for the Christmas Play. Acting Up Many students enrolled in the drama courses offered at James Monroe this year. Although it was a lot of hard work at times, the students seemed to enjoy themselves. Aside from their other activities, the Drama II students put on the Christmas Play, “How Santa Got His Christmas Tree”, and the Drama | students produced an original Thanksgiving Play, both of which provided delightful entertain- ment for a number of audiences. DRUCILLA THE COW, played by Ann Woodward and Kathleene Cooke, makes her stage debut. CHARITY SHEFFIELD HELPS with the scenery for the Christmas Play. Drama 89 Fiddling Around The Strings Program of James Monroe High School was set up to encourage participation of all levels of expertise; the goal of each student who played an instrument was to be selected to play in the Chamber Strings class; the Monroe Singers of the Strings Program. They played as a whole and as individual classes. Throughout the year the eighth grade, Silver Strings, and Chamber Strings performed at various functions including the sponsoring of the Second Annual Talent Show. Activities of the Chamber Strings Program included the Candlelight Tour, the Senior Class Play, and a well-earned trip to Florida accompa- nied by the Monroe Singers. CHARLES PASTO LISTENS FOR JUST the night tone from his cello. SILVER STRINGS FIRSis ROW; CGHARneeES eASs 1] Oy, TASHA GOWDY, Denise Green, Monica Johnson, Guy Byrd. Second Row: Calvin Ware, Michael Barleston, Kate Lucey, Kevin Johnson, Richard Christopher, Monica Goway. SO Academics Ragone Ws, - a 8th GRADE STRINGS FIRST ROW: ROBERT SPITLER, Danielle Long, Judith Schor, Sharon DeShazo, Sherry Carrington, Cameo Ellis, Holly Gabbert, Phim Senavanh, Tracy Burchum. Second Row: Mary Byrd, Melissa Mitchell, Priti Patel, Joseph King, Marcia Samuels, Laura Reeder, Jennifer Freeman, Staci Files, Sarah Smith. . CHAMBER STRINGS FIRST ROW: MISSY RIDGE, AMY RIDGE, Christle Lewis, Crystal Jones, Trina Bumbrey, Josiah Rowe. Second Row: Johanna Adams, Kathy Benser, Angie Brandon, Johnella Wright, Teresita Grant, April Jurgins. Third Row: Hunter Moore, Julie Amadori, Jennifer Fenwick, Renee Bumbrey, Laura Smith. Fourth Row: Tom O'Toole, Randy Stahler, Ross Cash, Greg Bowers, Eric Armstead, Tom Reeder, Rebecca Ftizgerald, Alisa Watkins. AFTER A FINE PERFORMANCE, Mrs. White “AREN'T these beautiful instruments?” ask commends her group. Renee and Trina Bumbrey. Fn THE CHAMBER STRINGS POSE for a promo- tional photo for an anticipated Florida trip. GUY BYRD works on a complicated passage. § , iS MONICA GOWDY, Kevin Johnson, and Monica ios SEIN SEGhnIONGot the, Combines Johnson are violinists in Silver Strings. Orchestra. Strings 91 The Beat Goes On The band was a year-round spirit booster at James Monroe. Led by its Ronald Jordan, the band participated in every football game director, and performed several different half- time shows during the season. After football season was over, the band began preparing for various Chris- tmas parades and the Winter Con- cert which was the climax of the Christmas season at James Monroe. In the spring, the band participated in the Regional Band Festival, and also gave an annual Spring Concert at the School. Several members of the band were also selected to participate in SENIOR ELIZABETH BRENNAN relaxes before her cue. THE JM MARCHING BAND, under the direc- tion of Drum Majorette Macy Johnson, starts down Barton Street. S2 Academics All-Regional and All-State band. The band has lost many members through the years, but it continued to thrive. Its members got a special satisfaction from working together to make good performances. The band also travelled to Hershey, Pennsylvania and Atlanta, Georgia where it participated in the Peach Bowl Parade. When a band member left the band, he not only took with him the knowledge that he had gained, but alSO many good and memorable experiences that will last a lifetime. — Lisa Andrews class. BRENDEN MAHONEY AND RICHARD RAKES energetically pound their drums. MART VANLEAR AND DOUG PAYNE “toot their horns” in band a A STRAIGHT ROW OF CLARINETS practices a classic tune. TROMBONIST CLARK SESSIONS and tubist John Patrick Johnson work hard to make the brass section the best. JAMES MONROE MARCHING BAND, FIRST ROW: WENDY HARRISON, LISA SMITH, Renee Kay, Sonya Coakley, Sandy Coleman. Second Row: Barbara Hart, Joanne Brown, Annette Ross, Linda Rosser, Valerie Vida, Julie Herndon, Laura Smith, Renee Walker, Wanda Thomas, Fathom Schrader, Lisa Mann, Jami Campbell, Delany Beale, Samantha Ennis. Third Row: Macy Johnson, Bridgett Hogge, Karen Young, Eric West, Patrick Sullivan, Janet Sowers, Chris Griffin, Miranda Dorsey, Kelly Rosser, Keisha Carter, Ruth Fisher, Edith Sanders, Tracy Smith, Mrs. Maclin- Brock; Band Aide. Fourth Row: Mary Beth 3 : SAXOPHONISTS ERIC WEST AND Chris Griffin tap their feet to a jazz beat. Abner, Deirdre Powell, Jennifer Tootle, Ray Gordon, Lisa Andrews, Angela White, Stacy Deane, Mary Armstead, Angela Wright, Erica Carr, Susan Curry, Monica Johnson. Fifth Row: Mia Johnson, David Smith, Julie Amadori, Leslie Fletcher, Chris George, Damian Samuels, Theodore King, Douglas Payne, Derek Klock, David Cunningham, Joey Provo, Shelley Smith. Sixth Row: Phyllis Lewis, Juno Pitchford, Verlin Edwards, Richard Rakes, Jay Daniels, Brenden Mahoney, Liz Brennan, Clark Sessions, John Johnson, Tawanda Cox. GOOD LUNGS AND FINGER PLACEMENT make a good flutist. Just ask Keisha Carter. Band 933 S34 Organizations Wey % fe ae ed IOPRS ee : : F ; The Union Label Do we have a French Club meeting today? Oh no, | can’t go, we have a meeting of the Varsity Club. Getting involved; that’s what made the school days easier. At our school we had many organizations to be proud of. Students enjoyed being with their friends and doing some- thing they shared an inter- est in. From journalism to public speaking to singing there was an organization for everyone's interests. THE MONROE SINGERS lend their Support at a girls’ basketball game. (0 Gis D010? SNOLLVZINV2uO la Divider 95 STEVE GATES LOOKS on as Paul Stewart laughs at Mac McCormack’'s great sense of humor. BIFF SULLIVAN draws a famous Yellow Jacket on a friend’s hand. BRYAN BROWN waits outside of Leggett’s. S86 Organizations SCA: First Row: Phim Senevanh, Sean Jordan, Tina Southworth, Tiffany Govenides, Michelle Dixon. @nd Row: Elizabeth Lucey, Susan Dunnigan, Ashley Dalton, Phyllis Lewis, Linda Rosser. 3rd Row: Nikki Stafford, Krita Sterns, Kate Lucey, Lisa Mann, Tabatha Unroe, Julie Herndon, Fathom Shrade r. 4th Row: Carmine Palumbo, Kirk Thompson, Mark Willis, Bruce Fingerhut. wc “ a wheel sie ® rer) SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Catherine Bennett, Hilaire Thompson, Lisa Andrews. AMY KING, Barbara Cuddy, and Leland Middleton have interesting reading material in A.P. English. Privileged Characters The class of 1986 had many accomplishments due to a good relationship with the administrative body and the ability to work together. It was able to obtain goals many people thought unobtainable — one especially — the Senior Trip. There hadn’t been a trip since 1983. The minimum requirements to have the trip considered were 50% participa- tion and agreement on a place to go. The trip must have had some educea- tional facets the seniors could observe. New York City was agreed upon, and it was an exciting afternoon when seniors gave their $25.00 deposits to Dr. Comerford. The target number was 6O. Late that afternoon, Planning Council members were pulling in potential travelers. The final count was made SENIOR PLANNING COUNCIL: First Row: Lisa Andrews, Holly Chichester, Kathryn Sullivan, Pam Gray. 2nd Row: Jennifer Johnson, Phyllis Lewis, Mark Willis, Catherine Bennett, Hilaire Thompson. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1986. . a total of 7 9 had been reached — 53%! To finance the trip, the Plan- ning Council held a raffle and received Be prizes from local businesses. The seniors also received credit for selling Senior Play tickets. This is one of many projects the Council accom- plished. Other privileges that were ob- tained pertained to daily facets of school life. In the spring of 1985, the newly elected officers, led by Hilaire Thompson, organized and delivered a list of Senior privileges to Mr. Durtan. These privileges included a special Senior Reception held near the begin- ning of school, special senior parking spaces, leaving an exam when finished, and exemption from an exam second semester with an “A” average in the class. Seniors 97 Mioving On Up Sometimes that senior year can seem far away, but with spirited activities and dynamic leadership the wait can become exciting. Junior officers provided the leadership for planning and carrying out the prom. Sophomore and freshman officers in- itiated fund raising in preparation for their junior years. The eighth grade did not elect officers, but learned how to navigate independently at Jayem. Their leaders will Soon emerge, be elected in the spring, and move on up. S88 Organizations BOSOM BUDDIES Alana Holland and Coco Mann show their school spirit on hat day. VIRGINIA FINK takes time out of her busy schedule to pose for the camera. IT’S MATH TIME, Chris Samuels seems ready for the numerical treats, but Patrick Snyder seems apprehensive. THE UNDERCLASSMEN, denied The Nook privilege, mob the cafeteria door. BIG BEN LAWRYNAS models his unusual drinking hat. TYRONE BEANUM AND Mike Dickinson model their strange headwear too. TOM YOUNG NAPS on the shoulders of many lovely ladies. FRESHMAN OFFICERS: Courtney Murphy, SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: Alana Holland, JUNIOR OFFICERS: Therisa Allen, Karen Andy Withers, Julie Amadori. Tiffany Govenides, Susan Dunnigan. Young, Dara Delamere. Officers 99 Culture Clubs The foreign language clubs were very busy this year. In October, the German Club attended the state-wide conference at Busch Gardens. The German Club also baked gingerbread houses to raise money at Christmas time. They also took various trips to different German restaurants. The French Club coordinated French films for the area schools. They also sponsored a Christmas card contest. The Latin Club donned togas for the homecoming parade and had pizza parties. The Spanish club sponsored a pinata float at homecoming and had numerous tast- ing parties. LATIN CLUB OFFICERS Kirk Edwards and Tom Young have a talk in the library. SPANISH CLUB: First Row: Virginia Fink, Leslie Dunnigan, Dara Delemere, Kevin O'Toole, Dierdre Powell, Chiara Ascari, Suzanne McGlone, Linda Rosser, Lynn Mercer, 2nd Row: Kim Hooper, Jennifer Fenwick, Crystal Peyton, Kathryn Sullivan, Heather Pain, Jennifer Johnson, Lori Locke, Michelle Moran, Amy Herndon, Jeff Berkett. Srd Row: Dawn Mcintosh, Tabatha Unroe, Sonya Coakley, Cheryl Witter, Margaret Ihlenfeld, Anne Coleman, Elizabeth McDaniel, Debra Nichols, Michelle Flewellen, Kevin O'Toole, Julie Herndon, Winkie Truslow. 4th Row: Lisa Kleff, Tom Dunnington, Greg Randall, Mac McCormack, Calley Farmer, Neil Burton, Donny Files, Mark Willis, Jeh Hicks, Chris Allison, Bill Altman, Jason Bill, Pat Bolick, Jimmy Lam. LATIN CLUB: First. Row: Valerie Vida, Sherry Meyer, John Chapman, Tiffany Jones, Chiara Ascari, Marty Gonzales. 2nd Row: Bryan Kerney, Terri Shifflett, Rhonda Blackwelder, Dylan Smith, Tracey Smith, Mary Reese, Johanna Adams. Srd Row: Carter Hansen, Tom O'Toole, Tom Moulton, Carol Ross, Bruce Fingerhut, John Johnson, Kirk Edwards, Tom Young. FRENCH CLUB: First Row: Trang Truong, Rick Starling, Cote Burnett, Tiffany Govenides, Trish Hall, Catherine Palumbo, Coco Mann, Leland Middleton, Betsy Byrd, Minerva Rodriguez, Melissa Wagner, Toni Peyton, Page Linkous, Courtney Murphy, Ben Howson. 2nd Row: Charity Sheffield, Jessica Brown, Pauline Felder, Marti Gonzalez, Libby Farmer, Julie Amadori, Jill Miller, Jennifer Edge, Ashley Daltan, Hope Morris, Tiffany Bryant, Courtney Murphy, Scott Starling, Mandy Viverette, Hilaire Thompson, Mary Kay Apperson. Srd Row: Krista Stearns, Eleanor Washington, Meredith Parry, Amy Mitchell, Leigh Brumfield, Janet Skinner, Tracey Smith, Jennifer Mann, Elizabeth Greenup,Amy Sokol, Anne Thompson, Tina Southworth, Amy Barnett, Debra Nichols, Phyllis Lewis, Christy Brown, D ian Witter, Katie Botsford, Sarah Yeager, Lisa Wagner. 4th Row: Amy King, Jennifer Tobin, Danny Howard, April Sessions, Becca Fitzgerald, Katherine Benser, Kathryn Washington, Anne Woodward, Beth Blackmon, Carrie Hallberg, Mark Willis, Kathryn Sullivan, Fathom Shrader, Dara Delamere, Clark Sessions, Jack Thompson, John Anderson, John Warlick, Marcus Pomeroy. 100 Organizations SUSAN BENNETT rides the French Club float as other members dance the Can-Can. MR. LANDIS discusses plans for a pizza party with his Latin Club members. SARCHING KETS GERMAN CLUB: First Row: Cindy Jones, Missy Dorr, Amy Downer, Eddie Wissel, Holly Chichester, Coco Mann. 2nd Row: Patrick Sullivan, David Mackie, Tom Clare, Jeff Jones, Stephen Conner, Jennifer Thornton, Hilaire Thompson, Mrs. Kelley. Srd Row: Tim Wagner, Torston Kroger, Chris Carter, Catherine Bennett, Tom Reeder, Mark Maynard, Joey Provo, Eric West. THE GERMAN'S CLUB'S gift to Mary Washing- ton Hospital's Pediatric Ward is displayed in the main office. MANDY VIVERETTE, French Club president, waits for the meeting to begin. elciinrensiall MAC MCCORMACK shows off the Spanish version of Our mascot. THE GERMAN CLUB takes a rest from their hike. ERIC WEST, Tom Clare, Patrick Sullivan, and Andrew Yu stock up before the German Club's hike. Language Clubs 101 A Play On Words Words are essential to Communica- tion and expression. Creative expres- sion was the focus of the Forensics team, The International Thespian Society, and the Basilisk staff. It was the job of both the Forensics team and the International Thespian society to interpret and express the written word and make it come alive NEWLY INDUCTED THESPIANS and officers celebrate their recently acquired status in the world of drama. 102 Organizations for others. The Forensics team was very active traveling all over the state The Thespians were also very active to different tournaments. sponsoring a one-act play writing Con- test and several plays. “BETTER BE good — Santa is at James Monroe.” Forensics and Thespian member Jan Tilley is behind the beard. MS. STEWART BRAINSTORMS with Basilisk members to discuss the next issue of the literary magazine. The Basilisk had the job of COoMmmu- nicating their thoughts through words. Many months went into the literary magazine which featured the work of many James Monroe students. AFTER A FORENSICS meeting, Anthony Lima pauses at his locker to pick up his books. “TO BE OR not to be . . that could be what Thespian president Kathleen Cooke attempts to find out from fellow member Eliot Laurence. | | INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY — front: Leigh Brumfield, Polly Felder, Kathleen Cooke, Leland Middleton, Catherine Palumbo, Virginia Burnette, Kim McCormack, Tina Southworth. second: Kim Cooper, Dylan Smith, Mary Apperson, Missy Ridge, Hilaire BASILISK — Front: Becca Fitzgerald. Second: Nichole Chiappinelli, Jennifer Johnson, Jennifer Tobin, Debra Nichols. Third: Kate Lucey, Michelle Schoeppe, Amy Ridge, Katy Botsford. Fourth: Missy Ridge. Thompson, Pam Grey, Phyllis Lewis. Third: Mac McCormack, Shelley Smith, Sophie Whiteside, Jennifer Johnson, Jack Thompson, John Franklin, Biff Sullivan, Jan Tilley, Eliot Laurence. FORENSICS — Front: Joe King, Josiah Rowe. Second: Rhonda Blackwelder, Amy King, Leigh Brumfield, Joe Provo. Third: Jan Tilley, Anthony Lima, Beth Blackmon, Meredith Parry, Eliot Laurence. Forensics, Basiliok, Thespians THEATRE-GOERS BOARD the bus to see WEST SIDE STORY at the Kennedy Center. 103 (feun” Raising The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America was an organization of students in a vocational field. The club kept very busy this past year. A lot of their time was devoted to fixing up a donated automobile for a raffle at the end of the year. In addition they had an ongoing car-wash. The money raised from this and other activities was put to use by supplying refreshments for the Girl’s Basketball team. The club also sponsored an intramurals basketball team. But basketball wasn’t the only sport in intramurals. Students fas well as faculty) partici- ping and badminton on teams pated in racquetball, pong, sponsored by other clubs or classes. volleyball, Everyone came out to join in or watch the fun. SAFETY is the name of the game. Shop students, David Unroe and Robbie Banks, observe safety procedures by wearing goggles. FUTURE mechanical genius at work: Robert Huot, an auto mechanics student, works ona Cer 104 Organizations MR. ROBINSON takes time out from assisting Joe Armstrong to smile for the camera. VICA. First Row: Mr. Robinson, Scott Sedell, Aretha Pratt, Jimmy Dericott, Larry Thompson, Marvin Brown, David Lee. 2nd row: Tom Stanley, Eddie Lakins, Alvis Rivers, Charles Baumgardner, James Christopher THE VICA team members get a little pep telk from Andy Withers. ‘Ne Wy ii Daryl Williams. Srd row: Melvin Eura, Steven Monroe, Joe Armstrong, Brian Fisher, Robert Turner. 4th row: Joey Bland, Chris Trent, John Collins, Arthur Cunningham, Anthony Sullivan. AUSTIN MERRILL shows us all some new MR. GRIFFIN, John Collins, and Mr. Mager moves as he makes his attempt at the ball and anxiously await the ball. the latest dance steps. (x) yp Bitton. € TENNIS TEAM MEMBER, Neil Burton, ex- claims, “Now what do |! do with it’?” ita Oat eek ath nee) elena 5 FLT OES ST ene eT pag ee neo steer scr al 2 : KJETIL ENGIN, an exchange student from me Norway, demonstrates his skill at ping-pong. BRUCE FINGERHUT CONCENTRATES on hit- ting the ball during the intramural racquetball game. Vocational 105 FBLA: First Row: Lori Jackson, Wanda Thomas, Thomas Truslow, Susan Vida. @nd Row: Nikki Stafford, Dee-Dee Powell, Velvet Carter, Denise Parker, Kim Washington. THESE TYPE-A-THON participants raised over $1000 for the Leukemia Society. eae RE DOUG GRAY, Varsity Club member, bats ata baseball practice. 106 Organizations VARSITY CLUB: First Row: Leslie Duggins, Elizabeth Greenup, Heather Rackey, Anne Thompson, Carrie Hallberg, Mandy Viverette, Virginia Burnette, Wendy Hamilton, Susan Vida, Catherine Palumbo, Pam Grey. 2nd Row: Sean Jordan, Mark Willis, Tabatha Unroe, Jennifer Tobin, Mary Kay Apperson, Kathryn Sullivan, Amy Sokol, Cote Burnette, Meredith Parry, Kathleen Cooke, Diane Needham, LaVonda Taylor. Grd Row: Tom Young, Elizabeth McDaniel, Wendy Parker, Leland Middleton, Christy Brown, Carolina McMillan, Ann Woodward, Hilaire Thompson, Calley Farmer, Kirk Edwards, Carmine Palumbo, Deon Johnson, Eric Noakes, Stacy Fisher. 4th Row: Anne Coleman, Neil Burton, Richmond McDaniel, Antonio Coghill, Tim Stewart, Andy Withers, Ronell Coghill, Steve Rollins, John Walker, Doug Gray, Jason Bill, Mark Willis, Shawn Holland, Kenny Skinner, Mike Burch, Brian Hawthorne, Kevin Johnson. , | flowers. | win, - ‘ ‘ c . nt a | 9 Se : 12g 3 SUSAN VIDA, FBLA vice-president, receives | MR. DURTAN awards co-op “Employer of the Year” to Mr. Pete Marshall of Hilldrup Transfer and Storage. “SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND PROGRESS” is the motto for the FBLA. Everyone enjoyed the Sheraton’s service at the Banquet. sremnsargaeper vuoy ae 7 ' Oy | ° %y. gf PS DEON JOHNSON, Varsity Club member, is congratulated by Alana Holland and Fernando Owens, for receiving the Outstanding Junior Athlete award at the Spring Sports Banquet, Toso: A “Teaming”? Business Both the FBLA and Varsity Club gave a special addition to programs at James Monroe. The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) allowed business students to further their education The FBLA also sponsored an employer-employee and ambitions. luncheon and the Type-A-Thon to help fund cancer research. The newly-organized Varsity Club boasted the largest membership of any organization in the school. The Varsity Club combined the Ferderea- tion of Christian Athletes and the Girls’ Athletic Association. The Varsity Club sponsored the Home- coming Dance in October. They also participated in a raffle and other fund raising activities to prepare for future activities. FBLA members Lori Jackson, Thomas Truslow, Kim Washington, and Wanda Thomas are ready to leave the FBLA employer- employee banquet at the Sheraton. bans | SoHE | | U | STACY FISHER, Varsity Club member, zips over a hurdle. ve Stag, exiT Varsity and FBLA 107 Balancing the Books: The National Honor Society was one of the most active organizations in the school. The main thrust of the NHS was service. This was accom- plished in many different way s. In December, The NHS sponsored a blood mobile. 40 students and teachers donated blood. The NHS sent a child to Easter Seals camp usSINg Money earned from Valentine’s Day carnation sales and a dance in late February. The NHS also sent a tree to the hospital at Christmas- time. The NHS also started a free tutor- ing program in the afternoon. Once a week students were able to receive help in academic subjects from NHS The National Society added a lot to both the school members. Honor and the community through their activities. Austin Merrill adds the name of another blood donor to the list. SENIORS Jennifer Tobin and Amie Moien ex- change their special high five at induction. 108 Organizations Scholarship, Character, Leadership, Service | Juniors are inducted. | | THE NATIONAL Honor Society expands as came i i Be | oe: THE ENTIRE Honor Society, following the in- duction of new members. CHIARA ASCARI receives her key during the induction from Superintendent Garnett. AUSTIN MERRILL, President of NHS, speaks as his proud father looks on. NHS MEMBER Tommy O'Toole explains con- gruent angles while tutoring Geometry. tr NHS-Front: Amie Moien, Chiara Ascari, Anne Thompson, Scott Starling. 2: Neil Burton, Kate Lucey, Jennifer Johnson, Kirk Edwards. 3: Tom O'Toole, Steve Wasem, Jennifer Tobin, Elizabeth McDaniel, Debra Nichols, Hilaire Thompson. 4: Austin Merrill, Anne Coleman, -Carroll Ross, Jack Thompson, Dara Delamere, Mark Willis, Tom Young. JACK THOMPSON serves Janet Sowers her post-donation snack. THESE UNIDENTIFIED arms are examples of the brave, caring senior blood donors. SCOTT STARLING explains polynomials to a tutoring student. , i; ee ad es Be AS 4 1 ‘ a —_e Kathleen Cooke gets her iron level checked before donating. National Honor Society 109 KEY CLUB members Lara Jesser and Kirk Thompson greet parade watchers. Politics are on the menu as Democrats Steve Schlachter and Austin Merrill try to convert Republican Holly Chichester over lunch. ( i Se : i Sad SADD CO-PRESIDENT Dawn Reynolds works on the bulletin board. 110 Organizations KEY CLUB — Front: Gr eg Randall, Tom Moulton, Kirk Edwards, Lara Jesser, Doug Gray, Mark Willis, Andy Withers. Second: Mr. Roberts, Carmine Palumbo, Paul Byrd, Calley Farmer, Shawn Holland, John Franklin, Tom Young. Third: Glen Lanford, Chris Allison, Ron Kelsey, Ben Lawrynas, Richmond McDaniel, Don Files, Michael O’Malley, Kirk Thompson, Jeh Hicks. SADD — Front: Catherine Palumbo, Toni Peyton, Hope Morris, Jennifer Johnson, Virginia: Burnette, Kim McCormick, Kevin O'Toole, Tom O’Toole. @nd: Wendy Hamilton, Dara: Delamere, Linda Rosser, Jennifer Fenwick, Julie Herndon, Dawn Reynolds, Jennifer Tobin, Hilaire Thompson, Amy Ridge. Grd: Catherine Bennett, Tom Moulton, Chery! Witter, Ann Woodward, Laura Smith, Kathleen Cooke, Diane Needham, Mark Willis, Kathryn Sullivan, Jack Thompson, Mrs. Kelly. sent, Useful Youth There were many school- sponsored clubs that participated in activities of COMmunity service; services which varied from educating the public to feeding it. Of these clubs, some have been organized in recent years, among them are S.A.D.D., Teen-Age Republicans and Young Democrats and Independents. SADD was active in educating the public and the students. It held its second annual Christmas party and an Easter Egg Hunt for children at Hugh Mercer. They sold buttons and decorated bulletin boards in order to warn people of the dangers of drink- TEEN-AGE REPUBLICANS — Front: Leland Middleton, Carrie Hallberg, Mandy Viverette, Tina Southworth, Doug Gray, Catherine Palumbo, Mrs. Gordon. 2nd: Caroline McMillin, Libbie Farmer, Courtney Murphy, John Franklin, Virginia Burnette, Dara Delamere. 3rd: Ginnie Fink, Dawn Reynolds, Hilaire Thompson, Cory Willis, Glen Lanford. 4th: Christy Brown, Kirk Thompson, Holly Chichester, Carmine Palumbo, Anthony Lima, Jack Thompson. YOUNG DEMOCRATS AND INDEPENDENTS — Front: Stephen Schlachter, Austin Merrill. 2nd: Pat Sullivan, Dylan Smith, Biff Sullivan, Phyllis Lewis, Cathy Bennett, Beth Blackmon, Jason Bill, David Mackie, Tom O'Toole, Jan Tilley. ing and driving. The Teen-Age Republicans and Young Democrats both were very busy. During the gubernatorial campaigns, these clubs handed out pamphlets on candidates, volun- teered for telephone polls, and worked at area headquarters. The Key Club, unlike the others, had a well-established tradition at James Monroe. Their activities included organization of the White Christmas drive, and volunteering to do yardwork for the elderly and handi- capped. KEY CLUB ADVISOR Mr. Roberts prepares to deliver the white Christmas collection to a needy family. Republicans, SADD, Key Club, Democrats |g S| Senior Directory LISA ANDREWS: Marching Bank 9-12, Concert Band 9-12, Stage Band 11-12, All Regional Band 93-12, All Regional Chorus 10-12, Monroe Singers 10-12, All State Chorus 11, Hockey 10, Class Treasurer 9-12, Vice President of Band 11, President of Band 12, French Club 9-11, Thespians 10-12, Senior Musical MELISSA CAROL ARMSTRONG: Library Aide 11, Teacher's Aide 11,12 CATHERINE BENNETT: French Club 9-12, German Club 12, Young Democrats and Independents 1 1- 12, SA.D.D. 11-12, Vice president S.A.D.D. 12, Junior Class Planning Council, Senior Class Secretary, Senior Class Planning Council, Monroe Echo Staff 10-12, Silverstrings 9, Chamberstrings 11, Girls’ State, Who's Who, Senior Musical. ANN BROWN: Basketball GS-11, Hero Club 10-11, FBLA 10-12, Pep Club 9. HOLLY CHICHESTER: Varsity Tennis 9-12, Spotlight Sports Editor 10-12, GAA 11, VCU High School Editor's Workshop, Girls’ State, German Club President 11-12, Teenage Republicans Chairperson 11-12, Senior Class Planning Council. VIRGINIA BURNETTE: Cross Country 9-12,, Track 10-11, Prench Glub S-10; Chorus 2, Monree TAWANDA COX: Track 9-12, Basketball 10, Flagettes 9-12 (captain). BARBARA CUDDY: J.V. Hockey 8-9, Varsity Hockey 10-11, GAA. S-11, French Club 10-12, Latin Club 9, SCA 11, International Thespian Society 10-12, F.C. A. S41 1. VELISA DAVIDSON: Cheerleader 9-11, Class President 9-10, FBLA 10-12, French Club 10, Spanish Club 9. Singers 10-12, Band 10-11, Children's Play 10, Thespians 10-12, S.A.D.D. 11, SA.D.D. Officer 12, Spotlight 11, Young Republicans 11-12. MICHELE BYNUM: Track 12. ELIZABETH BYRD: GAA 9-11, FCA S-11, Varsity Club 12, Young Republicans 11-12, Monroe Scholar 10-11, French Club 9-12, French Club Secretary 12, Varsity Tennis 9-12. DONNELL CALLIS: D.E. Il Gill, Track 9S, Basketball 8, Football 8. JAMI CAMPBELL: Track 10 12, Pom Pons 11-12. VELVET CARTER: Basketball 9-12, Softball 9-12, Track 12, Flagettes 9-12, FBLA 10-12, Spanish Club 9, French Club 10, Class Vice President 9-11. BETTEEN CHRISTOPHER: J.V. Basketball 9-10, Varsity Basketball 11-12, French Club 9S, Pom-Pon 93-11, Softball 9-12, Secretary Freshman Class, Pep Club 9. JAMES CHRISTOPHER: Vica 11-12, Football 11- rah AARON CLAYTON: D.E. Il 11, Basketball 12. SANDRA COLEMAN: Majorette 12, Chorus 9-12, FBLA, Pep Club 9. KATHLEEN COOKE: J.V. Hockey 9, Varsity Hockey 10-12 (captain), Varsity Softball 10, Latin Club 9-10, Spotlight 11 (Photography editor), Senior Class Play 9-12, Children's Play 11-12, One Act Competition Play 11-12, International Thespian Society 10-11 (Vice President), 12 (President), Photography Club DONNA DECATUR: Cosmetology 10-12, VICA 10- Ti, Onontic S-S' MIRANDA DORSEY: Manager J.V. Basketball 11, Track 9,10,12, Band S-12, French Club 9-710; ROG A. MICHELLE EDWARDS: J.V. Basketball 9, Varsity Basketball 10-12 (captain), Varsity Softball GS-12, co- captain Varsity Softball 11, Spanish Club 10, FBLA Club 11-12, Flagettes 9-11. THOMAS EVANS: Spanish Club. BRIANNAS EAIREAGs Ds Ee Gla) al). Ele epee @)) D.E. President 11-12, Chorus 10, FBLA 9-11, FHA Wet DONALD FILES: Key Club 12, Spanish Club 12. REBECCA FITZG ERALD: Yearbook 9, Spotlight 9, Basilisk 9-10, French Club 10-12, Silver Strings S- 10, Chamber Orchestra Vice President 11, Chamber Orchestra President 12, Senior Play Orchestra 9-12, College and Community Orchestra N@ =i MICHELLE FLEWELLEN: SGA 9S, Spanish Glub 12, DECA 12. JAMES FOX: DECA 12, Industrial Arts 10, Track 12. JOHN FRANKLIN: J.V. Football 10, J.V. Baseball 10, Varsity Baseball 11-12, Key Club 10-12, Inter- national Thespians 9-12, FCA 3S, Teenage Republi- cans 11-12, Children’s Play 9,11. DOUGLAS GRAY: J.V. Baseball 10, Varsity Baseball 10-14 .GsAs WO) GrAs Aw S= 11 ek os edad ade Varsity Club 12. Senior Directory 11-12, Key Club 12, Basilisk 9-10, French Club 9, Weightlifting Club 11-12, Varsity Club 12, S.A.D.D. 10: PAMELA GREY: Field Hockey 8-11, Latin Club 9-11, GAA 9-11, Varsity Club 12, Thespians 11-12. ALDORA GRIFFIN: FBLA 10-11, Pep Club 9, French Club 10, HOSA 12, WFSPN 12. TINA GRIFFIN: Track 9-10, Flagettes 9-10, FBLA 10-12, FHA 9-10, SCA Representative. WENDY HAMILTON: Varsity Softball Yearbook 12, S.A.D.D. Club 9, French Club 10. WAR Vie 12, Varsity Club 12, Key WENDY HARRISON: Pep Club 93, Homeroom Alter- nate Representative 10, FLBA S, Band Majorette 12, Office Aide 10. BRIAN HAWTHORNE: Band 9-11, Football 8,10,12, J.V. Basketball 10, Varsity Basketball 11-12, Track 11-12, Monroe Singers 11-12, Regional Chorus 11, Jazz Band 9-11. STACEY HILL: Dance Club 10-11, Cheerleaders 9. | ANGELA HITT: Cosmetology 10-12 | SHAWN HOLLAND: J.V. Basketball S-10, Varsity} Basketball 11-12, J.V. Football 9-10, Varsity Football 12, Golf 11, FCA 9-11, Varsity Club 1é (Activities Chairman), Key Club 9-11, Key Cluk Reporter 11, Key Club Treasurer 12, Homecoming | Court 9,10,12, Junior Math League 9-10. REBEKAH JENKINS: Cosmetology 11-12, VICA 11! ree LARA JESSER: Cheerleading 10-11, FCA 11] French Club 9-10, GAA 11, German Club 11, Key} Club 12. | DEON JOHNSON: J.V. Basketball 9-10, J.V Football 9-10 (captain), J.V. Baseball 10 (captain), Varsity Football 11-12 (captain), Varsity Basketbal 11-12, Varsity Baseball 12, Varsity Track 10-11, Homecoming Court 10-12, French Club 9-10, Chorus 9-10, Monroe Singers 11-12, Junior Matr League, Varsity Club (Membership Chairman) 12. JENNIFER JOHNSON: J.V. Field Hockey S-16 (captain), GAA 9-11, Varsity Club 12, Varsity Fielc Hockey 11, Basilisk S-10,12, Thespians 10-16 (Vice-President), Latin Club 93-10, SADD 1@ (treasurer), 11 (Vice-President), 12 (co-captain). NHS 11-12 (Vice-President), MOVE 9, Junior Senior | Planning Council 11-12, Monroe Singers 11-12, Sights Sounds 9-12, Christmas Show 11-12, Monroe Scholar 9-11, Regional Chorus 11-12,| Yearbook 93, SCA rep. 9, One-Act Play 12. JESSIABYORINSONT FAAS wal race =e) Eade KIMBERLY JOHNSON: JV Basketball 9-10, Varsity Basketball 12, FBLA SS) 11-12) DE 11, DECA Ag) Pom-Pons 10-11, Yearbook 11-12. MACY JOHNSON: Band 9-12 (Drum Major 12), | Track 9-12, Basketball 10-11. ' | SEAN JORDAN: JV Football 8-10, Forensics 9-12, | SCA Representative G-11, SCA President 12, Varsity Club 12 (President), French Club 9-11 (Secretary 11), Homecoming Court 12, Band 9-10, Stage Band 9-12, Track 10-12, Varsity Football 11 - ‘Le ANDREA JUGGINS: FHA 9-12, Silver Strings 9-10. RENEE KAY: Mixed Chorus 9-10, Pep Club Q, Majorette 10-12 (Captain 11-12), Girls Chorus 1 1- 12. GWEN KIDD: Cosmetology. AMY KING: Latin Club 9, Ecology Club 9, Gymnastics Manager 9, Forensics 10-12, J.V. Tennis 10, GAA 10, Library Aide 10, Monroe Spotlight 10, Monroe Echo 12, French Club 11-12, Varsity Club 12, Young Democrats 11-12, Senior Musical 12. PHYLLIS LEWIS: Track 9-12, Flagettes 11-12 (Captain 12), Rifles 10, International Thespian Society 10-12, Chorus |] 11-12, Yound Democrats 12, French Club 9-12, GAA 9-10, MOVE 9, GAT 11-12, FBLA 9-10, Basketball Statistician 11-12, SCA 12, Junior Executive Committee, Senior Plan- ning Council. ANTHONY LIMA: Golf 10-11, Forensics 10-12, Senior Play 10, History Club 9-10, Science Club 9- 10, SCA G, Republicans 12. VICTOR LOGAN: Cross Country 12, Track 9-12, Monroe Singers 11-12. STACY LYNCH: Cosmetology 10-12, VICA 10-12, Chorus 9-10. CORINNE MANN: Gymnastics 9-12 (captain 12), French Club 9, 12, German Club 11-12, Band 9-10. RICHMOND McDANIEL : JV Football 9, V Football 10-12, Track 9, Basketball 10, Basketball 11-12, Key Club 9,10 (Sec.), 11 (VP), 12 (Pres), Varsity Club 12 (VP), FCA 10-11, Weightlifting S-12, GAT 9-12. CAROLINE McMILLIN: Gymnastics 9-12, Track 9,12, Homecoming Court 9-12, Princess 11, Queen 12, Cheerleading 9-11, Spanish Club 10, GAA GS-11, FCA 10-11, Varsity Club 12. AUSTIN MERRILL: Track 9, JV Baseball 10, Varsity Baseball 11-12, Cross Country 9-12 (co-captain), YDI 11-12, NHS 11-12 (President), HOBY, Boys’ State, Latin Club 9, French Club 12. BROGKE MIDDLETON: GAA 9-11, Spanish 9-12, FCA 9-11, Tennis 9-12, Hockey 10, Republicans 1 1 - 12, Homecoming Court 11-12. LELAND MIDDLETON: Tennis 9-12, Girls Athletic Association 9,11, Varsity Club 12, French Club 9- 11, Fellowship of Christian Athletes 10, SCA 9-11, Children’s Play 11, One Act Competition Play 11, Thespians 12, Teenage Republicans 11-12. BILLY MITCHELL: Football 12. AMIE MOIEN: Marching Band 9, J.V. Cheerleader 10, Varsity Cheerleader 11, National Honor Society 11-12, One Act Play Competition 12, French Club 3-10. DIANE NEEDHAM: Cross Country 9, Spanish Club 9-12, GAA 98-10, Track 9-12, Varsity Club 12, SADD 12. VANESSA NEWELL: FHA 10-12, Track Manager ey TREVER NOAKES: J.V. Football 9-10, Varsity Football 11-12, J.V. Baseball 10, Varsity Baseball 9,11,12, Varsity Club 12, FCA 10-11, Key Club 12, Latin Club 9, Ecology Club 9, Spanish Club 10, Incen- tive Award in Baseball 11. CARMINE PALUMBO: Football 10-12, Tennis 9-12, French Club 9-12, Key Club 9-12, FCA 9-11, Varsity Club 12, Teenage Republicans 11-12, Weightlifting Club 9-12, Photography Club 9-10, SCA 9-12. DENISE PARKER: (9) J.V. Cheerleader, Marching Band 93,10,12, Concert Band 9,10,12, French Club 9-10, GAA 93-11, (10) J.V. Cheerleader, (captain), Varsity Cheerleader (co-captain 11, captain 12), Assistant Secreary of the Varsity Club 12, SADD a=. AMY SUE POWELL: Math Club 9, FBLA 10-12, Yearbook 12. MICHELLE PRATT: SCA 10-12, DECA 12, Chorus Oa, DAWN REYNOLDS: Cheerleading 10-11, GAA - 11, Hockey 9-10, Monroe Singers 10-12, SADD 10-12 President, Spanish Club 9, Yearbook 12. MELISSA RIDGE: Marching Band 9-12, Concert Band 9-12, Regional Band GQ, Basilisk 9-10, Thespians 11-12, Cheerleading 11-12, Children’s Play 9-10, MOVE 9, Chamber Strings 12, Senior Play 12. VIRGINIA ROACH: HOSA 12, FHA 10. LATANYA ROLLINS: Basketball Manager 9-10, Cosmotology 10-12. STEVE ROLLINS: Football, Basketball, Track Field. ANNETTE ROSS: Pom-Pons WG-12) track 10, FBLA 141, Pep Glub: 9, Chorus S-12: AINDREALSAMUELS? EBEALS 10 EHA@: STEPHENS CHEAGHnERS Gress Gountrhy S=125 Young Democrats and Independents 11-12, Spotlight 11G-12) Editor 711-12: LiLIAS SCOTT: Latin Club S-11, SADD 12, FBLA 12. TIM SHOLLEY: French Club 9, Chess Club 9, FBLA 10. EULALIO SILVA: Varsity Football 12. KENNY SKINNER: Football 9-12, DECA 11-12, Varsity Club 12. XYLONA SMITH: J.V. Basketball S-10, Varsity Basketball 11-12, Softball 10-12, Pom-Pons 9-11, Pep Club 9. TINA SOUTHWORTH: French Club 9,12, Debate Team 10, Teenage Republicans 11-12, Thespians 12: KIM SMITH: Yearbook 12, Children’s Play 11, Senior Musical 12, Thespians 11,12, Spanish Club 12, One Act Play 11,12, Spotlight 12. JANET SOWERS: Marching Band 9-12, Concert Band 9-12, Stage Band 12, Basilisk 9, Yearbook 9, Strings 9, GAA 10-11, Softball 11-12, Cheerleading 11-12, French Club 10-12, Thespians 12, Varsity Club 12, Senior Musical 9-12. Teenage Republicans 4) 4 es APRIL STANLEY: FBLA. KATHBAYN SULEIVAN] GAA S=1 1, FCA 8211, Spanish Club S-10, 12 V-P, French Club 12, SADD 11-12, Varsity Club 12, (Treasurer), Senior Planning Council, Cheerleader 9-12 (Co-capt.), Gymnastics 9- 10, 12, Homecoming Court 11-12. LAVONDA TAYLOR: Band 9-11; Pep Club 9; Hockey 10; Track 9-10: French Club 10: Cheerleading 11; Monroe Singers 11-12; Varsity Club. WANDA THOMAS: FBLA 11-12; Pom-Pons 11-12. HILAIRE THOMPSON: Class President 11-12; Basilisk 10, Monroe Scholar 9-12. KIRK THOMPSON: Football S-10, 12; Tennis 9; Golf 11; FCA 9-11; Key Club 9-12 (rep 10, Sec 12), Latin Club 9; French Glub TO=12 (Sec 11, VP 12), SCA 10-12 (Rep 12); Class Vice President 12; Weightlift- ing 10-12; Republicans 11-12. LARRY THOMPSON: VICA 11-12; Chorus 9 JENNIFER TOBIN: Cheerleading 9-12; MOVE 9-12; Spotlight 141; NHS 141-12; Track 11; Junior Exec. Committee; Who's Who; French Club 93,12; Varsity Club; Basilisk. WINKIE TRUSLOW: Spanish Club 9-12; Chorus 10; Girls Chorus 11; SCA 12; Senior Play 10,12. THOMAS TRUSLOW: FBLA 12 (Pres); JV Football; JV Basketball; V Football; V Basketball; Homecoming Court 117; Office Aid 10. ALFREDIA TYLER: Pep Club 9; Chorus 9-12; FBLA == hrackedi@: SUSAN VIDA: Cheerleader 10-12 (Capt); Library Aide 10; DECA 11 (Sec); Varsity Club 12; FBLA 12 (VP). MANDY VIVERETTE: French Club 9-12 (Pres); GAA 9-11; Tennis 9-12; Hockey 9-12; SCA GQ; Repbuli- cans 11-12; FCA 9-11; Varsity Club 12. RENE WALKER: Silver Strings 9, French Club 9-11, Pep Club 9, Pom-Pons 10-12, Thespians 12. RAMONA WALKER: JV Basketball 9-10, V Basket- ball 11-12, Softball 10-11, FHA 9-10, FBLA 10-12, BER@ 411-12, Pep iGlub 9S) Pom-Poms: 110-14. STEVE WASEM: NHS 11-12, Cross Country 9-12, Track 9-12, Key Club 12, Teenage Republicans 1 1- Senior Class Planning Council; Junior Executive Committee; NHS 11-12 (Treas); SADD 10-12 (SEC 10-12); German Club 12; French Club 9-12; GAA 9-11; Varsity Club 12; Governor's School for the Gifted 11; Girls State Nominee; Senior Musical; Teen-Age Republicans 11-12, (Treas 11-12); Foren- sics 9-10 (Dist 8-10); MOVE 9-12; JV Hockey 9; V Hockey 10-11 (Mgr); Softball 10-11 (Mgr); National Merit Scholar; National Merit Honor Roll; Yearbook 12; National Leadership and Service Award; Interna- tional Thespian Society 10-12; Childrens Play 10; 12, Boys’ State 11. ANGELA WASHINGTON: Track 10 (Manager), FBLA 14-12, HERO 141, FHA 10, COE 12. FELICIA WASHINGTON: Track 10, FHA 10, FBLA Mee) Tals ae) aah apr KIM WASHINGTON: Flagettes 10-12, Softball 10, Basketball 9-12 (Manager 9-10), FHA 9-10, HERO 11-12, FBLA 9-12 (Parliamentarian 12), Pep Club 9. RICKY WHITE: Monroe Singers 9-12, JV Football 10 Ded 41-12) (ist VP A4-2): MARK WILLIS: Football 9-12 (Captain 10), Tennis 9, SCA 3S, SCA Executive Board 11-12, French Club 9-12, (Pres 10), FCA 9-11, Key Club 9-12 (Treas 10, VP 12), Key Club Tri-State Lt. Gov. 10-11, Weightlifting 9-12, Varsity Club 12, NHS 11-12, SADD 11-12, Junior Exec. Committee, Senior Plan- ning Council, Boys’ State, Teen-age Republicans 1 1- 12 (Sec 12), Monroe Scholor 10-12, MOVE Q. SUE WILSON: Cosmetology 11-12. BETTY JO WINE: Chorus, Girls Chorus, FHA, FBLA. ANN WOODWARD: Cheerleading 10,12 French Club 11-12, GAA 10-11, Gymnastics 9-12, SADD 12, Varsity Club 12, Yearbook 12. Senior Directory 113 114 Sports Branded Athletes The need for equipment was the one thing all sports, whether individual or group, had in common. Their choices of football, golf, cross-country, field hockey, and girls’ basket- ball equipment were Bike, Nike, Spalding, Top-Flite, Sports Craft, and Wilson. Although not everyone participated in a fall sport, some waited until the winter or spring, while others remained avid fans. In the winter months, the games moved inside. Boys’ basketball and gymnastics made full use of both the gym at JM, and the one at Hugh Mercer, as well as A Alpha Factor and Con- EN verse. Weeks of practice S before the actual competi- S tion made team members S: look forward to their first . opponents. As the temperature SS rose, outside was the place GORD Chir yoO Ut Smioir Se cheerleading gave girls a Ne chance to be busy during the fall or winter with their saddle-oxfords, The new track was put to full use by the runners in their New Balance. Students also represented school in baseball and softball with Louisville Sluggers. Tennis players were active with their Kennex in hand. Check us out. . . WE’RE BAD!!! Divider 115 a e on oF GEORGE COGHILL tries to throw out the runner at first. FRONT: Jeh Hicks, Kneeling: Zivan Smith, Trever Noakes, Mike Puig, Kevin Johnson. Standing: Doug Gray, Antonio Coghill, George Coghill, Kevin Aylesworth, Chris Coghill, Austin Merrill, Coach Serbay. 116 Sports Rebuilding was last year’s key objec- tive. Baseball coach Mr. Serbay moved many underclassmen up to the varsity level to gain playing ex- perience. These players also added depth to all aspects of the game. The highlight of the Season was the 11 run victory over King George. Varsity softball coach, Mary Lysher, used the rule book as the tenth man to help win four games. Katrina Bundy, Karen Weldon, and Wendy Hamilton were selected to the all-area team. Revenge was sweet as the lady Jackets beat Culpeper for the first time in over 10 years. TREVER NOAKES and Doug Gray anxiously watch the runner on third. a, ae WENDY HAMILTON runs to cover the bag. MIKE PUIG attempts a sacrifice to bring in a MICHELLE EDWARDS prepares to catch the run. pop of the Louisa batter. KEVIN “KIKI’? JOHNSON practices his THADDEUS SUTTER points out proper pitch- home run swing in the batting cage. ing form to Andy Withers. Baseball Softball 117 CONCENTRATION is an important part of Mandy Viverette’s tennis game. WHILE PREPARING for a tough match against Courtland, Leland Middleton warms up her forehand. ON THEIR OWN TURF, the boys’ tennis team poses for the camera. Swinging The James Monroe tennis teams : swung into action last year with dual : winning teams: : The girls’ team hung in there with - several major wins although the | 1985 team lost several players to graduation, the remaining girls — should be competition plenty. ee The boys’ team had an outstanding season. The Jackets went 10-2 and THE BOYS’ TENNIS TEAM receives recogni- tion at the Spring Sports Banquet while Coach, Mr. Calloway, speaks on their behalf. won District for the second year in a row. In full swing was the golf team which finished 7-3. This placed them @nd in the district and qualified them for the regional tournament for the third year in a row. Since there were no Seniors on the team, hopes were high for the 86-87 season. TOM YOUNG receives the MVP award for HOLLY CHICHESTER demonstrates a unique tennis. forehand-one that she never learned in school! 118 Sports KIRK ENWARDS prepares to tee-off. FORE! : | | a ee Se ee, ee GIRLS’ TENNIS SCOREBOARD JM 8 Quantico q 4 Spotsylvania 5 3 Culpeper 2 Courtland ve S) Orange O 6 Spotsylvania = 8 Caroline 4 BOYS' TENNIS SCOREBOARD cS} Culpeper 6 JM 8 Orange 4 5 Stafford 4 3g Caroline O =) Spotsylvania Oo 4 N. Stafford 135) 6 Culpeper ee 7 Courtland 2 9 Orange O 6 Spotsylvania 3 6 Culpeper 3 Si Courtland 6 8 Orange 4 ae Caroline 2 P.J. NEWMAN putts for an eagle! Golf Tennis 119 TAWANDA COX WINDS up for the discus toss. STEPHANIE GRIFFIS STRETCHES for the tape and Tennery Taylor gives it her all. THE TRACK TEAM'S Most Valuable Player was Eric Bates. Here he leaps to another victory. pe he . cee aa oe ey are Sah, sets se ey on. Sd . els re yy a DEON JOHNSON AND John Welker outdis- an tance the Caroline runner. 120 Sports (SEATED) KIM McCormack, Virginia Burnett. (STANDING) MICHAEL MORGAN, Stephen (Kneeling) Jennifer Freeman, Meredith Parry, � Schlachter, Austin Merrill, Victor Logan, Melissa Wagner. (STANDING) JENNIFER MR. CALLOWAY REVIEWS the last meet’s Steve Wasem, Tom Moulton, Patrick Sullivan, HOUSE, Elizabeth Merrill, Monica Scheaffee. video and details strengths and weaknesses. Jimmy Lam. (Kneeling) David Mackie, Allen - Barber, John Chapman, Adam Clingenpeel, � Rick Starling, Mart VanLear. r On the Track “Cross Country is a reservoir of memory and sensation. It is the sound of labored breathing, the smell of analgesic, crude jokes, bright autumn mornings, teammates, laughter, Sweat and spit, pain, dis- appointment, the devotion of a coach.” — Rob Eaton The question most asked is “Why do you run? It seems so pointless!” True, Cross Country is not a sport for everyone. Not everyone would read this quote and consider the description as something that sounds enjoyable. Those of us who do, however, make up the boy’s and girls’ cross-country teams. We had another successful season this year. The boys’ team qualified for regionals for the third year in a row, and were paced by all-district runners Mart Van Lear and Steve Wasem. Mart also achieved all-region honors, finishing seventh in the region. While the girls’ team did not qualify for regionals as a team, two individual runners, Elizabeth Merrill and Kim McCormack, advanced as they too FRESHMAN MART VAN LEAR goes the dis- ELIZABETH MERRILL, OUTSTANDING cross were all-district runners. tance in two sports. country runner, also runs track. For myself, my teammates, and our coach, this year and the past years have been years of many memories: memories of fun times, serious times, hard work, failure, success... unforgettable special memories. By Austin Merrill Track and Cross Country 121 CORY WILLIS and Heather Pain ready themselves for a game on the sidelines. 122 Sports MALAIKA BARNES, Dawn Meintosh Heather Pain, and Leslie Fletcher run to in- tercept the ball. Stick it Up This year’s Varsity Hockey team had a lot of disappointments in the beginning of the year. Deadbug, initia- tion, and singing on the bus were no longer allowed. We decided not to let it get in the way of our playing, and we did other things to promote spirit. We went to Mr. Gatti’s before a game, made signs, and wore black masks before the Halloween game. These tttle things helped keep our spirits up. Sweatshirts provided a personal in- centive to each player because each quote was her own. Some of the sayings were: The Hoss is Back. No Pain, No Gain. You can’t pinch an. (Carrie Hallberg), (Heather Pain), inch with special ‘‘K’’ (Mary K. and Mur phy’s Law. Both JV: ane Varsity had a good year, and hoped Best wishes to Mandy Viverette and Apperson), (Courtney Murphy). for a better one next year. Kathleen Cooke — our two seniors on the Varsity team. reMeemmreeys) a LYNN MERCER swings gracefully while Betsy Atkinson looks on. L to R Bottom Row: Lynn Mercer, Jessica Pain, Catherine Palumbo, Vicki Fink, Betsy Atkinson, Tennery Taylor, Ellen Sease, Jennifer Hall. Second Row: Hope Morris, Courney Murphy, Susan Dunnigan, Dian Witter, Amy Mitchell, Jennifer Mann, Jennifer Jones, Stephanie Mann. Top Row: Toni Peyton, Janet Skinner, Mary Sledd Shelhorse, Libbie Farmer, Liz Lucey, Jill Miller, Krista Stearns, Eleanor Washington, Sarah Yeager. L to R Front Row: Managers Katie Farmer, Jessica Hallberg. Christine Palumbo. Second Row: Amy Downer, Heather Pain, Leslie Fletcher, Jennifer Edge, Anne Thompson, Heather Rackey. Top Row: Captains: Kathleen Cooke and Mandy Viverette, Dawn Mcintosh, Mary Apperson, Cory Willis, Anne Coleman, Elizabeth McDaniel, Carrie Hallberg, Malaika Barnes, Kate Lucey, Manager: Ginny Fink, MARY KAY APPERSON and Leslie Fletcher hit Mrs. Lysher. the ball before a game. z + � be a DIAN WITTER, Tennery Taylor, Courtney Murphy, and Ellen Sease take their time talking during practice time. Hockey 1293 Dedication: A Vital Ingredient In early August, the sweltering heat didn’t subside for the football players to begin practice. Between 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. each day, the dedicated young men sacri- ficed their last mornings of summer vacation for what would hopefully be a successful Season. When school grades took over as the priority, but the anticipa- tion of the first game was in the air. All the first week of began, school you could see the “Eye of the Tiger” in all their Top L-R: Eric Armstead, Jerry Owens, David Cunningham, Bottom: Joby Coakley, John Blackmon, Dereck Byrd, Teague Hicks. 124 Sports faces. Much attention was given to the 1985 edition of the James Monroe Varsity Football squad. This year’s Jackets were under an almost completely new coaching staff, including a new head coach. Rich Serbay had been an assistant coach at J.M. for three years before becom- ing the head coach. Coach Serbay stressed a number of tactics and teachings upon his athletes. His main idea of Success was the invaluable use of TOP L-R: Dick Roberts, Leo Chapman, Bottom: Rich Serbay. Darrell Earmen. TOP L-R: Carmine Palumbo, James Christopher, Briar Smith, Brian Hawthorne, Steve Rollins, Tim Stewart, Richmond McDaniel, Thomas Truslow, Ken Skinner, Kirk Thompson. Bottom: Steve Willis, Sean Jordan, Mark Willis, Deon Johnson, Shawn Holland, Stacey Fisher, Trever Noakes, Alex George. weight-lifting, which was a known and proven way of in- creasing strength and speed, the two vital in- gredients for a good football team. This proved to be a helpful tool Chnougwnoucetmern1S SiS season. Though the Jackets were unable to retain the Battle- field District title for a they managed to have a good second term, season and gain valuable experience for the young team. Emory Turner, Bob Burch, ERIC BATES, a major contributo to the J.M. football team, speed past his opponents. . THE JACKETS practice hard for ai upcoming event. A FIRED UP group of Jackets take the field . LOOK OUT!! SOPHOMORE GEORGE COGHILL rifles off another spectacular pass. BRIAN HAWTHORNE GETS full extension on this punt. DEON JOHNSON completes his task successfully, as always TIM STEWART and Steve Rollins take a breather. RICHMOND MCDANIEL ex- presses great confidence. Football 125 GLEN LANFORD DODGES number 79 to fire off a pass. TIME FOR A quick substitution. JV FOOTBALL-FIRST ROW: ROBERT KELSEY, Carter Hansen, Carl Payne, Brian Fisher, Darrell Durante, Jason Gallant, Eric Noakes, Andy Withers, Hunter Moore, William Woodman, Antwan Foreman, Greg Randall, and Allen Keller. Second Row: Jared Pullam, Alfonso Brooks, Lamonte Keyes, Cornelius Grayson, Marcus Beale, Ben Watson, Ron Banks, Matthew Tobin, Richard Christopher, Matt McGlone, James Backus, Trip Viverette. Third Row: Mr. Robinson, Mr. Sutter, Charles Thompson, Robert Brown, Glen Lanford, Bo Hubbard, Bryce Christian, Anthony Poole, Greg Bowers, Andy Metts, John Anderson, A LAPP Marcellus Christian, and Mr. Smith. a he 4 Z 5a eh lives JAVEM og = 8 £ : n oe i Or - . ge i. Leith re sae. ty . ; 5 ge lige IP é J : as e me 2 eS , , a Pete a a é ae Z Pal tit A, SP - CORNELIUS GRAYSON defends the Jacket’s JACKETS SWARM TO THE ball carrier. territory. THIS JACKET RUNNER refuses to be brought down. 126 Sports Junior Jackets With new coaches and many new athletes, the Junior Jackets took the field. The year was not as successful : as hoped to be, but there were some highlights: an away game with severe weather conditions, a victory over an arch rival, and a promising quarter- back up from the 8th grade team. While some of these players will graduate to the varsity squad, most of them will be returning for the 86- 87 season. The size of the present 8th grade should also increase the depth of the Jayvees. THE JAYVEE COACHES: Joe Smith, Sidney Robinson, and Kevin Sutter. DARRELL DURANTE BREAKS away for a long gainer. NO YARDAGE GAINED with this pileup. 127 Jayvee Football Upward Bound: Gils Baskelball makes tt to the tof The Girls’ Varsity Basketball team made a new record for James Monroe. Under first-time girls’ basketball coach Mr. Mager, the team managed to make it to the finals after beating King George in a semi- final game in Overtime. The girls had great cause for excitement; for the first time in seven years they were among the final four! Team work, a factor for gaining SO much space in the standing, was credited towards their advancement. Although the girls lost to Culpeper by only five points (the minimum of points held by another team to lose to Culpeper), they still felt good about the season. Way to go, Lady Jackets! MICHELLE EDWARDS POWERS the ball up for two points. THE LADY JACKETS shine during parent's night. FRONT ROW (L TO R) Connie Smith, Kim Johnson, Betteen Christopher, Back Row (L to RJ) Saskia Tuit, Ramona Walker, Velvet Carter, Michelle Edwards, Jan Brown, and Coach Steve Mager. 128 Sports JANE BROWN LEAPS aggressively during the jump ball. RAMONA WALKER GLANCES at the crowd during a time out. CONNIE SMITH: “We want two, gotta have two!” IS A GOOD defense. VELVET CARTER, KIM JOHNSON, Connie Smith, Betteen Christopher, and Michelle Edwards watch a previous game as Coach Mager makes his “points”. aA al pees 4 Girls Basketball 129 Miaking History Achieving great excellence, the Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team made history. For the first time ever, the team had a record of 15-3, which moved them into first place in the dis- trict! Despite the disadvantage of being short in stature when compared to the other teams in the district, they evened the score with their quickness and speed. The 130 Sports SCOREBOARD : Osbourne 30-23 ( Osbourne 28-27 | Quantico 58-39 Culpepper 39-31 King George 393-20 Orange 44-27 Louisa 60-26 Caroline 32-31 Spotsylvania 58-30 Courtland 29-27 Culpepper 36-33 King George 52-8 Orange 293-193 Louisa 836-39 Carolina 26-25 Spotsylvania 38-41 Courtland 42-47 Culpepper forwards, guards, and centers combined to make a team that has succeeded beyond the limits of any Junior Varsity Girls’ team in James Monroe’s history. This team should prove to be outstanding at the Varsity level. Way t’ go Future Lady Jackettes!!!! RENEE BUMBREY DISPLAYS her boxing-out ability. Fat gf My , v Ny De TINA TURNER, TRINA BUMBREY, Teresa Grant, Teresita Grant, Angie Johnson, Tammie Coghill, Renee Bumbrey, Shanie Wright, Stephanie Griffin. TRINA BUMBREY GOING for the slam! TERESITA GRANT MAKES way for the basket. Papen pecan ek 4 7 ows ‘ A a WITH QUICK HANDS, Tina Turner makes another steal. MANAGER MONICA JOHNSON, Coach Kelly HANDS UP! ANGIE JOHNSON DISPLAYS and her twin sister, the scorekeeper, pose for classic defense. the camera. J.V. Girls Basketball 1931 VARSITY FALL CHEERLEADERS: Front: Susan Vida, Tammy Davis; Row 1: Wendy Parker, Kathryn Sullivan, Denise Parker and Novella Patillo; Row 2: Missy Ridge and Jennifer Tobin; Top: Ann Woodward. DENISE PARKER and her squad perform a cheer for the girls’ basketball team. JUNIOR VARSITY FALL CHEERLEADERS: Bottom: Shelley Smith; Row 1: Carolyn Winnenberg, Sherry Meyer, Molly Tully, Tiffany Bryant, and Trish Hall; Top: Ashley Daltan, Alana Holland, Elizabeth Blackmon, and Tiffany Govenides. 132 Sports ANN WOODWARD, Wendy Parker end) Kathryn Sullivan pose for a picture for their memory books of Homecoming '85. : Jammin’? Jackets This year our “Rah-Rah” girls jumped, kicked, chanted, and cheered the Jackets flipped, Screamed, yelled, through the good times and the bad. They led the entire school in many activities, including a “Pie in the Face” contest and, of course, the famous “Attitude Check” drills. These girls upheld their school spirit through all types of competition, but they also participated in competitions of their own. For instance, in cheerleading try-outs, the girlS were asked to perform a cheer, a split, two jumps, a round-off or a backwalkover and a cheer in a group. The competition was very tough this year. The 36 winners were awarded saddle oxfords and short skirts. These girls then moved on to Longwood College where they participated in competi- tions between such schools as Spotsylvania High School and T.C. Williams High School during their S days at camp. They won awards for most spirit, best long cheer, most original dance, and for the catchiest ending on a cheer. The James Monroe High School Cheerleaders truly dominated over the others in every category. GOOD JOB GIRLS!! J.V.s, Beth Blackmon, Tiffany Govenides, Catherine Palumbo and Molly Tully wait for the bus to take them to camp at Longwood College. ar VARSITY WINTER CHEERLEADERS: Bottom: Karen Young, Carrie Hallberg, Anne Thompson, Tabatha Unroe; Top: Missy Ridge, Deidre Powell, Denis e Parker, Susan Vida and Elizabeth McDaniel. THE VARSITY WINTER SQUAD shows off its STUNTS, STUNTS and more STUNTS!! talent of ‘Rockin’ to the Top.” ‘ 4 — 20S | { 5 ANNE THOMPSON and Tabatha Unroe stand for the national anthem. JUNIOR VARSITY WINTER CHEERLEADERS: Front: Barbara Hart; Row 1: Joanne Brown, Cory Willis, Lori Jackson, Stephanie Mann; Row 2: Tennery Taylor, Amy Ridge, Catherine Palumbo; Top: Hope Morris, Kim McCormack, Susan Dunnigan. LET’S HEAR it forthe J.V.’s!!.. . They're build- ing their way up to Varsity. Cheerleaders 133 AN AIRBORN George Coghill blocks the pass of the King George guard. Richmond McDaniel, a senior, played Varsity Basketball for two years. This was Richmond's response to the question: “Why did you play Basketball for Jayem?” “Why do people play basketball? Why do people do anything?” In the words of Kurtis Blow, “Basketball is my favorite sport like the way they dribble up and down the court.” No Really — Basketball was a way to stand out in the crowd — be someone different — not the ordinary guy. Basketball provided a means of personal accomplishment. It was a chance to make yourself better. Sure, it seemed like a lot of work — but it was also a lot of fun. If it wasn’t, | wouldn't have played. | wasn’t playing to geta scholarship, win awards, or impress other people. | just played because | enjoyed compet- ing for the school in front of people and it was just plain fun. It was a good feeling Knowing that you played a part in defeating a team (such as Courtiland!). When you were onthe court, you had the power to change the game — you had the controls. You couldn't be scared. You had to try to WIN not try not to lose.” — Richmond McDaniel Above and “Bee” Yond —— areas ° te , j ye SEN rire mend 5 en? dese ati, rage pene . SOE Nt ge oe DEON JOHNSON beats King George to the CHARLIE THOMPSON slams the dunk shot! basket on the fast break. 134 Sports CHRIS ALLISON beats the Spotsylvania CENTER CHARLIE Thompson tips off the ball defense to clear an offensive rebound for the to Richmond McDaniel. Jackets. SHAWN HOLLAND takes his trademark shot: the outside jumper. VARSITY BASKETBALL: front: Chris Coghill, Kenny Beverly, Eric Bates, Shawn Holland, Deon Johnson, Billy Graziano, Antonio Coghill, Back: Mr. Burch, George Coghill, Jack Thompson, Charlie Thompson, Chris Allison, Richmond McDaniel, Brian Hawthorne, Thomas Truslow, Mr. Sudduth. COACH SUDDUTH waits while his team is in- SENIOR RENE Welker gets wrapped up in the troduced before the Stafford game. basketball game against Courtland. Varsity Boy’s Basketball 135 The Junior Varsity Basketball Team ended its season with a positive attitude. As sophomore, Jeh Hicks, put it: “We've got an exceptional amount of potential and depth, it’s just that we are a young team.” The team suffered from the loss of many sophomores who were promoted to Junior Varsity can be proud of its season. The UV’s put up a Strong fight for such a young team. The majority of their between 2 and 6 6 points. Speaking of losses were slim losses their potential, Coach Steve Mager commented, “They have what it isles,” QIU) GQ ir GUNS) i lael UE The the Varsity Team this year. THE GOOD WORK! JUNIOR Jackets, Jeh Hicks and Kevin Johnson, surround a Cougar to successfully prevent a basket. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL: Top; Coach Mager, Richard Christopher, David Lee, Mike Puig, Marcus Beale, and Bryce Christian. Bottom; Chris Carter, Darrell Williams, Kevin Johnson, Darrell Durante, Victor Everette and Ross Cash (not pictured; Glen Landford and Jeh Hicks. BRYCE Christian prepares to pass as an in- timidated Cougar looks on. KEVIN Johnson shoots another basket for the Jackets. _ Vhs _- : F S|IX-foot-four sophomore, Jeh Hicks, shoots the ball clear over the heads of the Spotsyl- vania Knights. 136 Sports Eight is Enough... The Varsity Gymnastics Team dominated the district this year with strong performances from: Senior, Caroline McMillin; Junior, Wendy Parker; and Freshman, Sherry Meyer. Caroline McMillin, earned the honor of second place as an individual all-around gymnast in the 1986 REGION II MEET. She completed her four year career with a stand-out performance at the 1986 STATE MEET. scores were achieved by dynamic perfor- Individual event mances from Kathryn Sullivan, Laura Geiger and Laura Ruth Matthews on beam. On the bars, Ann Woodwerd and Captain, Coco Mann were contributing scorers. The team of only eight members surprised the district with a second place finish at the DISTRICT MEET. These girls certainly proved that “eight is enough.” SENIOR, Caroline McMillin, practices her award-winning beam routine before the state competition. CAROLINE McMillin receives first aid from Dr. Woodward and Dr. Parker. VARSITY GYMNASTICS TEAM: (eft to right) Laura Geiger, Wendy Parker, Caroline McMillin, Ann Woodward, Sherry Meyer, Coco Mann (not pictured, Laura Ruth Matthews and Kathryn Sullivan). Scoreboard Dual Meets: Spotsylvania WON Orange WON Culpepper WON Park View WON Courtland Ee Sais King George WON Invitationals (8 or more teams): Park View Invitational Sth Harrisonburg Invitational 1st Championships: Districts end Regionals Srd SENIOR, Ann Woodward, warms up on floor just before a meet. CAPTAIN, Coco Mann, concentrates during competition on beam at the district meet. WENDY Parker, a key competitor this year, prepares herself for a valdez (a Superior move). JV Basketball Gymnastics 1937 VALERIE GCOLLINS GRABS the rebound from her opponent. Glory Bee Although the Recreation Department offered little league and pee-wee sports, and Walker — Grant’s in- tramurals program offered team participation, for the first time eighth graders competed against neighbor- ing schools. They entered the world of competitive sports wearing the Jayem They Opponents and upheld the label. stung name with pride. They were no longer future Jackets, but Rookie Jackets with all to be the stars in the years to come. the potential SHAWN WILLIAMS TAKES aim for two points. OR. TE EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS BASKET- BALL: Front |-r — Tina Slaughter, Phim Senavanh, Cameo Ellis, Kimberly Richardson, Kendal Hansen, Mary Armstead, Katrina 138 Sports Sample, top — O'Lisa Pratt, Mrs. Poole, Detrae Fox, Sarah Smith, Valerie Collins, Miyorker Beale, Teresa Turner, Paula Young, Talitha Ellis, Yvonne Lucas. THE GIRLS ATTENTIVELY listen as Mrs. Poole comments on the game. DURING a jump for the ball, Robert Williams, a seventh grader, leaps. 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These were the words of Michael Morgan. He also said being an Eagle Scout had a lot of © responsibilities. There were a lot of requirements to become an Eagle Scout. One of them was. i i ANB HIS mothér’and father feel it Was worth Et put in to become an Eagle Scou that one must have participated in the B.S.A. no less than 18 months. During this time the scout must advance through six ranks, each having its own requirements, to obtain Eagle status: Scout, Tenderfoot. Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life. “Trying to become a better leader, you have to be a good follower too.” MICHAEL IS PROUD to receive his award from his mother. 142 Community ROBERT “LITEROO” MANN greets everyone at the door of the Senior Citizens’ banquet. CLAY LIGHTNER ESCORTS one of the guests to a table. FRED WHITE AND James Keller sing at the banquet for everyone’s enjoyment. SITTING AT THE table talking with some of the senior citizens are Fred White, Michelle Dixon, Larry Brown, and Karen Ebert. _ Closing ‘the Gap “Some people say that young 5 people and senior citizens don’t get along, don’t understand each other. Nothing could have been further from the truth at DE's Fall Fling. Along with the — : ‘Fredericksburg Clean Commu- _ nity Commission and the First Christian Church, DE co- sponsored this affair for the Senior Citizens. There was a lot of food, singing, dancing, and door prizes galore. However, the most exciting features of the _ day were the converstions, | hugs, and smiles exchanged between young and old. There was no generation gap! Eagle Scout — DE 1493 THE D.E. CHRISTMAS TREE is prepared to go over to the hospital. A GIFT TO James Monroe students! We go out early because of snow the day winter vacation started. MARK WILLIS AND Mr. Roberts discuss the Key Club’s donating of food and clothing to the needy family they sponsored. Pt oa £'0'D 4 S5Lz 2 Christmas Story Giving is what Christmas is all about and that’s what a lot of JIMHS students did. Christmas trees were decorated and donated to the hospital for those who were not so lucky to be home for Christmas. The Key Club put boxes in all rooms so people would bring in clothes, toys, and food for the needy. Miss Sais hung stockings in her room to Give her students a little something to say “Merry Christ- mas.” The drama class put ona play called How Santa Got His Christmas Tree for the enjoy- ment of everyone. 144 Community A PICTURE OF James Monroe hanging up in the library, with painter, Mr. Silva. ONE OF MR. SILVA'S paintings was printed on @ magazine, Catholic Digest, and on a stamp. Silvas’? Success Our dad planned and started to do the portrait of James Monroe last August 1985, when schoo! was about to open. The four of us children and our mom, Pat, were all thrilled and ‘couldn't wait to see what it would look like when it was finished. Two months passed, and with the help and support of the James Monroe staff, the paint- ing was a real success. It was really something to be proud of. We were all so excited when he was on T.V. and The Free Lance Star did an article about the donated portrait. We felt that it was a great accomplishment. As new and foreign students, it was really hard when we came to this school from Victoria School Foundation in the Philippines. There was a lot of adapting and coping to be done and it was quite upsetting. Because of the publicity from the painting, we met more friends at school and that helped us to be more self- confident and to feel less remote from everybody else. — Mary Jane Silva — MISS SAIS'’S ROOM WAS full of Christmas spirit with stockings hanging all around. | MR. SILVA’S standing with his kids Mary Jane, | ; Joanne, and his youngest son who attends TWO LITTLE GIRLS look on, watching the play Hugh Mercer. His other son, Eulalio, is a the drama class performed. senior Gifts 145 Brian, Beloved son and brother, Climb to the top tat H.U. or NGA T) — With God's help you will achieve your goals... We will always be there with love. Congratulations! Dad, Mom, and Kobie Wedding Invitations Business Forms Stationery Brochures Programs Statements Tickets Art Design Capability Bulingsley Printing Engraving, Inc. 373-1166 1517 Princess Anne Fredericksburg, VA Ads “Collectible Fashions for Today's Woman'’ Phone: Park Shop Shopping Center (703) 373-9090 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 (703) 371-1110 CG ( B y ° ym re) o SAlomantic Jeginmngs A BRIDAL. BOUTIQUE 818 SOPHIA ST. FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401 Bryan Christopher Brown Special from heaven Congratulations! Bryan, We love you and will stand behind you as you travel through life’s trials and tribulations. We wish you the very best life has to offer as you have given us your best. You have made us very proud. 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Open Monday-Saturday 10 ’til 9:30 6@MEEMENRES (0) Fe itd Le JAMES MONROE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS THEBEGINNNG _ HBO Fi] [ Greman] | f vowmeo BT iti Movies, Spects : qj Mines, Comedy : : Moxges and Specials ran Speen: Serials 24-Mr Ali Monies Con CABLE NETWORK Religion and Family Children’s Pinger 24 14r, Sports Women, Children, Sports | . itt , Nt Mt stionWTBS Atloate | 24-Sir News TH m DISNEY CHANNEL MOVIES =—s hw ABC © NBC © CBS a ‘SPORTS ssi“ : : Oe Cs : | NEWS © Sle. a «10 witam St. a a Sas PA © Be [o | cg Paik see lees a Fredericksburg, Va. 373-6343 (s S) PATRONS Janet B. Sokol Lindsay and Katie Durtan Se em elintetia Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Thompson, Jr: Rupert Monroe The Roof Center Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCants and Family David House Jackie Macklin-Brock Johnny Johnson Elaine Coghill Wydella Crawford Ms. Audrey T. Jackson Mrs. Cindy Poole Barbara Jean Christopher Henry Heubi — Class of 1969 Robert G. Waddell Brad Cooper — Class of 1972 Ralph E. 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Sanders Amy Rice’s Mom Dad Liebenow’s Hardware Cablevision of Fredericksburg Bailey’s Funeral Service Chesley’s Tackle Shop | | 1 ) Exide Batteries William St. G Kenmore Ave. leks BiLL BUTTRAM PHOTOGRAPHY Loi) woe SreStie Baby 2015 Westwood Center Much success tya Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 ; Telephone (703) 371-4445 Alias, me ee Oe. a: BUICK-PONTIAC, Inc SALES SERVICE Buick « Lonttac (Sy MAYBE THE SENIORS realize that their time in high school is disappearing. Or maybe they always feel happy together, but what ever their reason, they clearly show their enthusiasm at @ pep rally. 158 Closing TRAGY KELLEY MAKES his entrance during the Christmas play. MACK McCORMICK AND SHELLEY Smith take on different personalities on stage while exploring their interests in drama. EVERYONE LIKES CHRISTMAS trees. Amy King and Amy Powell decorate a miniature tree to be taken to Mary Washington Hospital to brighten the patients’ rooms. recuperates after giving at the National Honor Society Blood Drive. GIVING BLOOD may not feel too good, but it gives you a good feeling. Janet Sowers “Senioritis”... The close of the school year has always been con- sidepea an end? But for 162 Seniors, be a more definite end. it proved to Some of the Seniors shared their feelings about leaving as well as the symptoms of “Senioritis.” “lll be Happy leaving, but I'll miss a big part of my life.” “Thank goodness it’s over!” “People respect you more.” “We get more work than we deserve and | don’t like it.” As they went to the Prom and participated in spring sports, they knew each of these would be their last. They saw each day of school differently, Knowing that next year they would be somewhere else. Closing 159 . . . Gured The year grew shorter and with it the difference between the Seniors and underclassmen grew. The Senior Musical, a produc- tion of “Bye-bye Birdie,” took up some of their spare time. A special Senior privilege began on May second. Seniors left for New York City forward to the Broadway plays, baseball looking a professional game, and the Statue of Liberty. May Fourth came quickly and the trip was over, but the year wasn’t quite over yet. Graves Mountain Lodge be- came a Senior haven for their second to last formal gathering of the year. While there, they shared a banquet, prophecies, and most importantly, themselves. The ever impending day of Graduation seemed too close for some and too far away for others. But when it finally came, there were tears and joy. Tears came because they were finishing an important part of their lives, and joy because they had their own Original Label the Class of ’86! A GROUP of Seniors enjoy the nook during lunch. 160 Closing MAKING NEW FRIENDS is a dis- tinct advantage of being a foreign exchange student. Torsten Kruger poses with two of his friends, Briar Smith and Angel Decatur. AFTER RECEIVING the honor of becoming an Eagle Scout, Michael Morgan shares his joy with Mrs. Hansen. JOSEPH ALEXANDER CRALLE is introduced to school early as Mr. and Mrs. Cralle show him off to the rest of the faculty in the library. 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