Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Keeping It Traditional There are always traditions that are fol- lowed diligently, and the Homecoming fes- tivities were no exception. Homecoming week was a fine example of the carrying out of traditions. Lanny Tricia Hansen said, ‘‘The students seemed to be really getting into all the activities even more than they’ve ever done before.’’ Students exhibited their spirit by participating in hat day, spirit day (or orange and blue day), and a new theme-college t-shirt day. Everyone wore their favorite college shirt or sweater as this day proved to be quite a favorite. There seemed to be quite a few U.V.A. fans! In anticipation of the upcoming match be- tween Manchester and Matoaca, there was also the annual bonfire. The turnout was ex- cellent; the band played, the Lancerettes performed, and the cheerleaders cheered. Everyone seemed to be hyped up for the tough game. Leslie Cohen, a senior, said, ‘This week is one of the best times at Man- chester. I’m looking forward to seeing old friends from ’80 and riding on the Senior float!’ The game against Motoaca was sched- uled to be held at 8:00 p.m. Hours before the game, preparations were being made for the parade of floats and the halftime festivities. The stands started filling up early. Martha Salsgiver, a Lancerette, remarked, ‘‘It was really exciting to be on the field and watch the spirit of everyone.”’ Students, club mem- bers, and teachers were busy putting finish- ing touches on the many cars and floats. As the sun set on Lancer Stadium, the festivi- ties of Homecoming 1981 began with the judging of the floats. Smiles of joy. Sue Davis, Homecoming Queen 1981, rides the Queen’s float after being crowned by Principal David Jones. The big decision. The majorette mascot and Tricia Hansen are ready to crown the new Homecoming Queen. Varsity cheerleaders Wendy Tignor, Sandra Press, Patsy Wright, and Robin Nuckols throw candy to the spectators. 10 Homecoming

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We are the Champions! Senior Becki Robertson yells for victory while Jan Porter cheers for the first down. Our Day Will Come. Harriet Spring and Robin Thomasson are disappointed by the domination of the senior girls. Let’s Get Physical. The junior and senior girls are physically ready to spring into action. The score was 40 to 26. Do Ya Think We’re Sexy? These senior cheerleaders were thinking of other things besides the game of powderpuff Powderpuff 9

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Grand Illusion. A group of drama students promote the upcoming play, ‘‘l Do! | Do!’’, by tossing candy to the crowd. The Lancers are coming, the Lancers are coming! Nancy Raikes and Andrea Holland lead the parade in trots of enthusiasm. if we Royal Court. The five senior princesses, surrounding Warriors Last Stand. The Senior Class is confident of last year’s queen, await the announcement of the winning the float contest over challenging Juniors. winner. Homecoming 11