Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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After being crowned, Keri Hargrave is escorted off of the field by Principal David Jones. Returning to her alma mater, Andrea Holland circles the track before crowning her successor. Following in her sister’s footsteps, Keri Har- grave becomes the second Hargrave crowned Homecoming Queen. Homecoming Parade

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Parading School Spirit Many hours of hard work were displayed as the Homecoming floats circled the track. Clubs and classes had transformed flat-bed trucks into symbols of their school spirit and creativity. The sophomore class won first prize lor Roasting the Blue Devils. the French Club won first prize in the club division of the competition. Students agreed that the re al excite- ment of the parade was par- ticipation. Jean Bergeron said, ‘It was a lot of fun rid- ing on the Athletic Associ- ation float, but I almost froze 8 Homecoming Parade ‘ In addition, [ee in my field hockey kilt! After the completion of the parade, the football team charged onto the field. The Lancers played a close game against the Varina Blue Devils. Even though they were defeated 14-7, Lancer spirit prevailed. The halftime activities got underway as the princesses were escorted onto the field. Last year’s Queen Andrea Holland built the suspense by walking behind each senior princess. Finally, she crowned Keri Hargrave as Homecoming Queen. Phcowing confetti, athleted show their se! by ri on the Athletic fsocenoy float. BINGO Leading the mascots, Lancer Jeff Tarkington walks with David Austin and Laura Wood.

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1Q Underneath the electric stars, Barbara Palmer and Scott Larson begin to dance. Almost Paradise. Jason Minadakis and his date slow dance to the music of “Excaliber.” 5 dilten, Mines Paradise Lancers Make Memories Dancing beneath the stars, Lancers made memo- ries at the Homecoming Dance. The dance featured “Excaliber.’’ Kristin Benson, the band's lead singer, re- turned to her alma mater to provide the dance’s musical entertainment. Sophomore Amy Austin said, ‘The band was great, especially when they played ‘Shout!’” S.C.A. and National Art Honor Society members worked hard to portray the Homecoming Dance theme “Almost Paradise.” Stars made from tin foil were hung and crepe paper flow- ers were attached to tables and the walls. The Homecoming Queen and princesses were hon- ored with the traditional princeses’ dance. Keeping with the theme, they danced to ‘Almost Paradise.” Junior Jean Baltz said, ‘The dance was a lot of fun and a great end to Home- coming week-end.”