Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Debaters aren’t nerds! Tim Turner d Mr. Mike Wildasin for Nerd Day. “Um, what she said.” Larry Harman tries of a delicate situation with Michele Feeback.

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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.

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Math Science Learning Through Challenges The Science Department offered stu- dents a new challenge: AP Chemistry. Jeff Tarkington jokingly commented, “It's an uphill battle, but if you enjoy staying up late and coming in early, go for it. Oh, don't bother asking for a curve; it's a waste of breath!”’ Clare Speno added: perry, — It was an in- eredibie: echiale lenge, and truly an ego-delilater, but Captain Chemistry made it all worthwhile. Through the Science Club, students were provided a less demanding way of enjoying the study of science. Sponsored by Mr. John Thorton and Mrs. Mary An- derson, the Science Club went on field trips to the Science Museum and the Hal- ley’s Comet Watch. The group also sold science fair proposals and updated the computer bulletin board. The Math Department offered students the opportunity to compete in various math competitions. Kenny Palmer and Clif Stargart were recognized for their achievement in the National High School Exam. Many students took advantage of the computer classes. John Coe commented, ‘I was glad to have the opportunity to take the AP Computer course, but it was a chal- lenge.” Measuring up, Billy Smith records data for his biol- ogy project. 26 Math Science