Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Declaring that Gee Owens will be President one day, Jody Hobbs reads the prophecy at the ban- quet. Girl Talk! Seniors prepare to line up before the awards assembly. anal Enjoying the banquet, Seniors prepare to listen to he Testators. Senior Assembly and Banquet 19

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e . é Tradition Wins Despite the rumors that the Senior Assembly would be held at night tor only sen- iors and their tamilies, tradi- tion was upheld and the As- sembly honored the seniors during school in the more crowded and definitely warmer gymnasium. The top horcr=s@ ur standing Graduate,’ was presented to Elizabeth Bi- lyeu, who said, “It was some- thing that I'll never, ever for- get.” After the Assembly, sen- iors went to parties and sun- bathed at the River. Later that evening the senior class attended their Banquet at the Meadowbrook Country 3 Senior Assembly and Banquet Club. The highlight of the even- ing was the reading of the Last Will and Testament by Johnny McGill and Tommy Reed. The teachers read their own version and proved that they knew more about their students than had been thought. Jody Hobbs then read the Proph- ecy, which centered around a class reunion held at the White House by invitation of President Gee Owens. Shannon Smith said, ‘The banquet was a great way to end the year. It helped pre- pare us for graduation.” Tim Padgett added, ‘'Gee, President? No way!” Accepting his award, Jeff Wilkinson stands before crowd. | Outstanding Graduate! Elizabeth Bilyeu gives | Jones a hug. How did the dead baby cross the road? Testators Johnny McGill and Tommy Reed provide entertainment between the reading of the Last Will and Testament.

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20 Inow pronounce you graduated. Celebration fills the ’ air as Mr. David Jones ends the ceremony. 4 Senior sponsors appreciated. After shaking hands Early Risers The Class of 1986 was the class to graduate the earli- est, for graduation was held in the morning for the first time. The ceremony featured speeches by Class President Keri Hargrave, Valedictori- an Timothy Turner, and Keynote Speaker Mrs. Deb- ora Easton. Tim Turner compared graduation and the future to the ocean and the past to the passing waves. His speech was particularly relevant be- cause many seniors had plans for Beach Week. Mrs. Easton spoke about making decisions and urged the class ‘'to take responsi- bility for your decisions; make your decisions your Graduation own.” Speaking as a history teacher, = Mrs. siaston stressed the importance of time and alluded to the deci- sions that have shaped America’s history. After the speeches, Mr. Ron Gunter called each of the 316 candidates for graduation to receive their diplomas, which were pre- sented by Principal David Jones. Mr. Jones then an- nounced the class graduat- ed. After turning their tassles, the graduates tossed their caps into the air, hugged their friends and family members, and pre- pared for Beach Week and the passing waves. with Mr. Ron Gunter, Jeff Bogdan hugs Mrs. Myra Shusy Keynote Speaker, Mrs. Debbie Easton, admonishes the Seniors to seek advice when making decisions but te accept full responsibility for their results.