Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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A Sign Of The Times Women’s Movement And Political Corruption Highlight “Bedfellows” 7 Aue : + th a, A CONFRONTATION BETWEEN Tilly Sparker and some of the more “‘respectable”’ ladies proves comical as they discuss the town’s future. The Tryptich Players’ first pro- duction was “Strange Bedfellows.” The play was a comedy dealing with a young woman who was an active supporter of women’s rights at the turn of the century. Kelly Shea made her debut portraying Clorisa, the female activist, who married into a prominent and very conser- vative family. The conflicts Clorisa caused in the Cromwell family were the heart of the’ comedy. Students worked hard in order to make the play a success. Lee Smilek designed the sets for “Strange Bedfellows” and every- one helped in the building and painting. Mark Pennington handled the lights. Everyone’s efforts were thrown together to make the play fun and exciting. SENATOR MATTHEW CROMWELL finds a great deal of controversy in introducing to his family, his new bride Claressa Blynn Cromwell, a well-known leader in the women’s movement. 18 Play

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The Manchester Football Team took on the Midlothian Trojans for this year’s Homecoming game. The Lancers battled hard for a home- coming victory against one of the strongest teams in the district. The team and the coaches put forth a good effort, but the Trojans de- feated us with a score of 35-11. Before the game the band and the club floats paraded around the track. During half-time the winners of the float competition were an- nounced. The band performed a good half-time show, while the Homecoming Court was formed. Sonia Collier was crowned as the 1976-77 Homecoming Queen. The Homecoming Dance took place the next night. Everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of the band “Candlelight.” The cafe- teria was decorated in stars, which fit well with the theme of the dance, “Dancing in the Moonlight.” PROVIDING MUSIC FOR the dance was the band, “Candlelight” performing many popular tunes including “Midnight Blue.” AS OTHERS LOOK on, Junior Homecoming Prin- cess Charlotte Horsley and her date dance to the figure theme of ‘Feelings.’ CANDLELIGHT PROVIDES THE music, as Zoe Corletto and her date move to the beat. Homecoming 17

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CLOVERLEAF MALL HAS a versitile reputation for MHS students. Not only does it offer a place to meet and talk with friends, but also provides jobs and a little extra money. Lancers Live And Work In their Community LOPS IRE I NS HELATLAS PAY GDUNAWAY W LiAtA HOLDEM iN 1 we AREA CINEMAS OFFERED a variety of subject matter for any taste, and many Lancers spent their leisure time viewing their favorite movies. eee In their after-school hours stu- dents from Manchester had a wide variety of activities to choose from. Opportunities of work were avail- able in any of the local stores and offices. For leisure time, the malls, parks, movies, and many night spots were popular and visited often by MHS students. Community 19