Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Changes: Successes Or Failures Manchester was definitely changing in ap- pearance. With the construction of the new library, gym, and classrooms in pro- gress, the school physically took on a new shape. This physical change signaled change in other areas of school life. The PTSA helped to begin the change by sponsoring post football game pizza dance parties in the gym. These activities went over fairly well until the freshmen realized they were the only class who at- tended the events. The lack of attendance at the pizza parties showed the apathy that existed at the be- ginning of the school year. Another exam- ple, the student ‘Walk-Out,’’ however, made many students and faculty members realize that a change in the student ad- ministration relationships could help solve the problems. Mr. Jones held meetings with members of the senior class to discuss how to improve the relationships. In the end, the seniors drafted a list of proposed senior privi- ledges for Mr. Jones and a self-picked committee to review. They granted two new rights: a senior parking lot and a sen- lor picnic. The “‘rap sessions’ with Mr. Jones also led to other changes. He sent luncheon invita- tions to various club officers to give them all a chance to informally talk about reve- lant school issues. The SCA launched a campaign to clean up the lunch room. In protest of ‘‘Mr. Fork and Mrs. Spoon’’ — type posters, the SCA designed posters which would not so bla- tantly insult the intelligence of the student body. Posters such as the Rolling Stones tongue with the slogan, ‘‘Throw Your Jumping Jack Trash in the Can Can Can now replace the silverware family. “The crazy class-change zoo.” Because of con- struction, students have to battle heavy traffic to enter the main building Enjoying the company of Mr. Jones, Apri! Gar rison and Andy Clark eat lunch in the conference room. nanges 1

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Bass player John Lambert performs with his band, The Penetrators, at a post football game dance. Beginning the first phase of construction, Going back for asecond helping, Mary Beth Hes- workmen clear the ground for new classrooms. sian helps herself to another slice of pizza. p

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Ot The Kighties Each year Madison Avenue changes its concept of “in” clothing and, as usual, the new designs influenced students. A resur- gence of Fifties style clothing hit the fash- ion scene. The Marilyn Monroe look of polka dotted dresses with full skirts and cropped pants gained popularity. Pumps and costume jewelry completed the en- sembles. Likewise, New Wave impacted dress. The army look clothed students seeking to mimmick their tavorite musicians. Combat boots, mohawks, and second hand cloth- ing were the key to this look. By adapting new styles to their own lifestyles, students determined the look of the Eighties. Pierced ears. Dan Harrington, like other new wave music buffs, wears four earrings similar to those worn by rock stars. Shoes. As once-popular Weejuns are ushered out, Converse tennis shoes, suede boots, Van’s, flip flops, and camouflage shoe laces overtake teen feet. = eee Mh x ae La ae 18 The Look