Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Moving Forward Fast If an outsider had to pick one word to de- scribe Manchester, its people, and its ac- tivities, he would probably have a difficult time choosing. To an insider, though, one word is likely to come to mind immediate- ly. That word is “Action.” Like never before, students took an active role in attempting to improve both the re- creational and the educational aspects of the school. By meeting with the administra- tion in informal ‘rap sessions,’ Lancers were able to communicate their hopes and expectations to the administration. They were also able to gain insight into the facul- ty’s policies. The results of the meetings were broad. Student faculty relationships improved as both parties got to know each other as indi- viduals, not just as teachers and pupils. Seniors were granted two new privi- ledges: a senior parking lot and a senior picnic. The Donkey Basketball game and the basketball game against WRVO were organized at the prompting of the students to earn money for the school as a whole. Clearly, we learned that the way to act most effectively was by working together for the common good. Without action and involvement, we could not have accom- plished the improvements that we did. Pyramid power. The senior guys build the tradi- tional ‘Senior Pyramid to the dismay of the adminis- tration. Look out Rockettes. The Powderpuff Lancerettes perform their synchronized can-can. 2 Opening SBE TERESI AGN ARE, I RR NL AL, SGT oa corinne ava anaes eat

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Freshman Shannon Smith smiles at the crowdof “Most Spirited Class.” Seniors scream with aban- spectators. don at the Dirt Farmer pep rally. Memoir 1983 Manchester High School 7401 Hull Street Road Richmond, Virginia 23235 Volume 45 Title Page 1

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