Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Prom ’80; A Fantasy Come True POOR IRN Pa Hee Cm 7 The Juniors and Seniors elected Fraser Hudgins and Sandy Neilson as their Prom King and — Queen. Wayne Jones, MEMOIR editor, escorts Michelle Young. April 26, 1980, was a night of magic, creating fond memories. Enhancing the atmosphere was the soft melody played by one of Richmond’s finest bands, Casper. The elegant gazebo, built by the Junior Class, was enjoyed by all throughout the evening. Prom Figure 1980 flowed smoothly, and at the end, Sandy Neilsen and Alexander Fraser Hudgins III were chosen as queen and king to rule the midnight splendor. Many thanks go to the hard working Juniors for making this a night to remember. Roger Moore escorts Kim Slayton, Junior Chuck, Junior class president, with Veanne chaplain. Cox. Bill Wall, Carol Ferguson, Jack Beuth, and Cathy Melanger enjoy a night of Moonlight and Roses. 29

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Moonlight and Poses Timmy Wooten and Ritchie Phillips work hard on the gazebo. we RA The 1980 Prom Figure is performed by outstanding members of the Junior and Senior classes. 28

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Manchester High School Presents: The spring musical at Manchester has always been a huge success and, this year was no exception. On May 8th, 9th, and 10th, 1980, the Triptych Players presented “Once Upon A Mattress”, based on the old fairy tale of “The Princess and the Pea.’ The orchestra was directed by Ed Wooldridge; Susan Wood was vocal director; and, the whole production was staged and directed by Dennis Wrenn, being helped by senior, Wendy McNany, as Assistant Director. The sets were elegant and lifelike, the acting was superb, and. “Mattress” will be remembered in everyone’s heart forever. Professional sets and costumes helped to make “Once Upon A Mattress” one of Manchester's best productions. Who ever said princes had to have good manners? aa Look Mama, she really is very “Shy The orchestra director, Mr. Wooldridge, gives a cue. sine 30