Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Telling graduates to “Make the Cut”, George Sitting nervously, Seniors await the announce- Michael Wildasin completes the Graduation Ad- ment of graduation while the diplomas loom in the dress. foreground. Giving special entertainment, Louis Hembrick Announcing Senior scholarships, Myra Shu- and Mark Murrell perform a musical duet. mate is watched by the Senior Class Officers. Graduation 27

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Wave: hae! And Beginning June | 2th was the day. It was the day when 225 graduates bid farewell to MHS and ended their high school careers. Anxious seniors lined up while frantic teachers saw that everyone was present and dressed in cap and gown. Seniors then marched onto the football field and took their respective seats. Seniors sat nervously and listened to the graduation speakers. Class Chaplin Laura Musselman began the ceremony with a touching invocation. Class President and Class Salutatorian, Kelly Hathaway, wel- comed the parents and distinguished guest and then gave the '’Class President's Address.’ Requested by the Senior Class, facutly member George Michael Wildasin gave a strong, moving Graduation Ad- dress. Senior Class Sponsor Myra Shu- mate announced scholarships. Special music was performed by the Symphonic Band. Finally, the presentation of diplomas was started with faculty member Donne Stor- ino calling the graduates’ names, while Principal David Jones handed out diplo- mas. A benediction was then given by Chaplin Laura Musselman. David Jones then announced the Senior Class full- fledged graduates. Cries of joy and the traditional hats went flying as the an- nouncement was made. After the ceremony ended, Seniors were greeted by jubilant parents and friends and then posed for pictures. Then, it was off to a party and possibly other celebra- tions at the beach. Welcoming the parents of the graduates, Sen- ior Class President and Salutatorian Kelly Hathaway begins the graduation ceremony. 26 Graduation

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AGAVE Changes Improve Outlook As the major influencing factor in the Lancer’s lives, academics became the re- quired reason for attending classes. Every- day, students could be seen going back and forth to classes. The new construction made it more convenient for the upper- classmen. There were no more broken down trailers or cold walks from building to building. For the new freshmen, howev- er, changing classes became increasingly difficult as the school expanded. Because of the new construction, many de- partmental changes took place. The Eng- ish department was given the upstairs floor of the round building, while the histo- ry and foreign language departments shared the lower floor. The math depart- nent was given the newly constructed air- conditioned addition. To the delight of Mrs. Frymier, a new library was opened with a security system. Each department was also given a new Apple computer. In English, students experienced Roman traditions by re-enacting the Feast of the Lupercal and by presenting Manchester's version of the Canterbury tales. Moreover, students brushed up on their government skills by visiting the Virginia General As- sembly. A new class, advanced placement biology, was offered in the science department, while the science fair helped students in the art of experimentation. Other new classes offered were in the math depart- ment. Two of these were Computer Math and AP Computer. The home economics classes held recep- tions, so did the foreign language depart- ment, as they hosted receptions for stu-’ dents with outstanding averages during the year. LEER AES ae , ——- Teaching the art of silk screening, Lisa Blasoli shows Jennifer Young the ropes.