Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Good Vibrations Academics Pursuing Excellence Reeder what s that? The first week language classes provided a glimpse into of school quickly answered this question the culture of other countries through for- for many students; with it came the realiza- eign food tasting days. Students participat- tion that academics is the real reason for ed in a mock trial in the practical law class school. The continued dedication to aca. and government students journeyed demic excellence was evident. Many new downtown to catch the General Assembly teachers were hired to cope with the grow- in action. ing size of the student body. Teachers Science classes offered hands-on exper- demonstrated their dedication to educa- ience through laboratory work. Biology tion through their participation in Project students were visited by the Snake Man.” TEE. More school time was allotted to actu- The new AP Chemistry class provided a al classes as pep rallies became a Lee! of challenge to many seniors. The Math De- ‘the past. partment continued the incorporation of This pursuit of See did notmean Computers in the curriculum. ‘a monotonous school day. English classes — This overall dedication to academics provided active participation as students created an atmosphere of Good Vibra- acted out scenes from literature. Foreign tions. Academics 23

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Listening intently, Mrs. Jan Nuckols’ first period ready to begin the new day. Academics

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Debate Forensics Collecting ardware Water, water everywhere without a drop to drink! The debate class was less than thrilled to learn that the whole debate season would be spent researching and debating a resolution dealing with water quality. The lack of enthusiasm for the resolution did not stop the debaters from having a successful year; they collected massive amounts of “hardware” and “hood orna- ments.’’ The trophy collection created nu- merous round building casualties by blinding students with the metallic sur- faces. These trophies included three 1986 State Championships, a first in Virginia High School League history. Noelle Reese commented: Debate is tun. Beating up on nerds is a big time! The forensics team also enjoyed a success- ful season and an accumulation of hard- ware. With new sponsor Mrs. Bonnie Nor- fleet, the team attended several invitational competitions including one held at Long- wood College. The forensics team distinguished them- selves at the Regional competition. Mi- chelle Duttie placed first in serious dramat- ic interpretation as did Amy Bucklen in the poetry interpretation contest and Alice Anne Potts in spelling. Because of the first place winnings, the team won the second place sweepstakes trophy and was recog- nized as being the only school in the re- gion to have all participants win first place awards. Looking over results, Mrs. Bonnie Norfleet shows forensics students how they compare to other schools. 24 Debate Forensics Participating in a classroom debate, Tim Pad- gett speaks on “'rad”’ waste. In a “brief” conversation, Mr. Mike Wildasin, Mark Sanger, and Noelle Reese discuss strategy. Attacking the affirmatives’ claims, Sharon Webb gives her speech.