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

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Novella Patillo, Robert Mann, Jimmy Lam, and Linda Rosser send smiles and signals on Silent Day. WORKING DILIGENTLY, MS. Sais SOPHOMORES LIBBIE FARMER and answers incoming mail from her Larry Trout receive their recogni- students on Silent Day. tion as they walk towards the rest of the Homecoming Court. A ee se aw, g ym eer, e- . AFTERINTRODUCTIONS, THETEAM KAREN YOUNG BEAMS as Mr. is psyched for the game against 1 Durtan crowns her Homecoming Louisa. Queen, 1986. Bruce Fingerhut, member of the senior court, looks on. . Homecoming 11

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PRIDE, TRADITION, AND EXCELLENCE The 1986 Homecoming festivities brought forth feelings of togetherness and spirit. The week opened with a humorous movie which reminded us: these are the best times of our lives. On screen we ONLOOKERS WATCH THE Home- coming Court take to the floor for the first dance. ee 10 Student Life ¢ saw teenagers enjoying the adventure of high school and the compay of friends; James Monroe mirrored those images. Everyone felt Jayem pride in the excitement of both pep rallies and in the beauty of the candle- lighting at Maury. A new tradition was started by NOMECOMING SO the soundiless mouths of James Monroe on the first “Silent Day. ’ Excellence ended the weeks’s events inches torinimo peaule Homecoming Dance with D.J. Herman K., faculty, newly crowned Home- coming Court, and ex- uberant dancers. SO YOUNG PARK, Nikki Stafford, Victor Everett, Laura Smith, Tom Reeder, Hong Park, James Keller, DETERMINATION AND HOPE for ge are on Coach Serbay’s mind. CHEERLEADERS; BETH BLACKMON, Wendy Parker, Alana Holland, Ashleigh Harris, Carolyn Winnenberg, Tabatha Unroe, and ‘Spirit Bee’ Debra Nichols, show their spirit and unity before the Homecoming Game.

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MAGIC SWIRLS That ugly corsage, big enough to be a center- piece for the dining room table, borrowing money from your big brother to pay for dinner, posing in front of the mantel to be blinded by flashbulbs: all go with the territory of formal dances. Homecom- ing and Junior-Senior Prom are two of the most remarkable dances of the Having some fun at the Junior- Senior Prom. year; couples arrive at the dance mysteriously trans- formed from run-of-the- mill to instant sophistica- tion. Lace, satin, velvet, and patent adorned rooms which were decorated to carry out the themes. The juniors made “Hits from Broadway” its prom back- drop, and the Varsity Club CANDY SLAUGHTER AND her date are stunning in full length gown and tails. — WHEN THE BAND PLAYS a slow song, the dance floor gets crowded. 12 Student Life ¢ JOHN HUFF AND his date enjoy a slow dance together. used ‘‘Twist and Shout” to set the mood for the Homecoming Dance. There were magic swirls in beat with the music and everyone remembers the static of young love: danc- ing in strong arms, gazing into warm eyes. Oops . watch your step. Do you think Cinderella ever tripped over her dress? r | ‘ BEFORE LEAVING HOME for the dance, Cassie Coleman’s picture is taken with her date, David. TAKING A MOMENT to chat are seniors Wenday Parker and Tabatha Unroe.