Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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What's lel... What's Not... One of the key concerns for students in 1984 was fashion. New fads, such as Break dancing and the popular game Trivial Pur- suit, were ushered in with enthusiasm. Tra- ditions such as long Homecoming dresses were booted out the door. Students were ready for the fashion changes and adapted well. One of the big- gest shifts of popularity was from listening to music on the radio to watching Music Television. For many, the “‘soaps’’ took a back seat to MTV. Other changes were evident in clothing and jewelry. Whatever was ‘in’ in 1984 was definitely HOT. Showing Their Stuff, Thomi Hauston and K.C. Carter demonstrate the current steps of Break Danc- ing. Give Me a Hug! Danny Fisher and Kelly Hathaway wear clothes that were common to most students in 1984, Wearing Their Favorite Trinkets, Amy Bucklin and Julie Williams display the latest in costume jewel- ry, while Jennifer Tolpi sticks to the old-fashioned “real”’ jewelry. 16 Fads

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Changes Prevail Rallies Improve The pep rally format went through many changes during the year, but Lancer spirit endured. Pandemonium was prevalent when the Lancerettes, Majorettes, and band performed one after the other. After the pep rally makeover, skits and plays dominated the action along with the class competition for the spirit banner. During the first pep rally, emotions were stirred up to combat the Clover Hill Cava- liers. Mike Wildasin narrated the story of the dead Lancer Spirit, played by Carol Bass, coming back to life to defeat the Cavalier, Donne Storino. Other pep rallies featured talent contests, football and bas- ketball games, and a Mr. Manchester pag- eant. A pep rally planned by seniors brought more changes in format. A tug-o-war be- tween the class officers and a senior pyra- mid were the highlights of this rally. By proving to the administration that they could handle the responsibility, students set a precedent for other pep rallies. Triumph! Lancer Spirit Carol Bass was resurrected to defeat the Cavalier, Donne Storino. Pep Rallies 15

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