Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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: ee Riss jee) ee oH ” ey The Junior Class deserves much recognition with: their great-choice of the band “Just Us‘ whic nh provided some great sounds. : : — Se Juniors Keep Secret—Prom Surprise For Seniors Finally after many long hours at work, Juniors Vince Redden and Gwen Mc- Michen see that it was all worthwhile as they enjoy the prom. Dancing to the sounds of “Just Us” are Seniors Susan Barden and her date. Prom 29

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Smiling happily are Karen Hutcherson and Hal Kelly after they were announced as 1977 prom king and queen. The Juniors worked hard this year to create an atmosphere that the Seniors would long remember. Figure practices proved worthwhile, and helped make the evening memorable as Seniors realized their high school years were coming to an end. Karen Hutcherson and Hal Kelly were chosen as prom king and queen and reigned proudly over the prom. The band, “Just Us”, provided some great entertainment for everyone. The theme song of the Prom was “Hold- ing on to Yesterday’. The night was one everyone would long remember as a special part of their high school years. Juniors, Teresa Freeman and her date Chris Chalkley take a break from the dance floor to enjoy refreshments. 28 Prom

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BE ATTENDING THE ASSEMBLY honoring those seniors who have earned awards is one of the events of Be | WHITE AND BLUE caps and Senior Day, as these future graduates line up awaiting the processional. | HE gowns hanging in unusual places : awaiting use for the class pic- == ture were a common sight on a Senior Day. Senior Day For The Class 4 Senior Day—the special, reserved day for the Class of ‘77 came on the Of vy, Tf, third day of June. Senior girls could be spotted in their traditional white dresses and guys in their suits. Fifth and sixth periods were cut short, so that the Senior Assembly could be held at the end of the day. Filing into | AFTER A LONG, eventful day, Julie Fowler can still give a big smile, even though her rose appears a little wilted. the auditorium at the beginning of the assembly, each girl had an escort and a red rose. The Senior Mascots began the program with a unique rendition of “School Days’. Though everyone laughed and smiled with the four year olds, thoughts like “it hasn’t been so long since | was four” drifted through many minds. After the song, the Senior poem was read by the Class Poet, Sarah Wood, and then following this, Cheryl Morrison gave the Class of 77’s four-year story. The program finished, Mr. Thomas pre- sented awards and honors to deserving seniors. When the assembly was over, Seniors lined up in their caps and gowns for graduation pictures. For the majority of students it was a sad day, for most it was the last day of school—from then on high school was merely a memory. ALONG WITH THE traditional Senior Assembly, the graduating class also has their picture taken in caps and