Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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(Clolele| Vibrations A State of Changes The trends at Manchester paralled local and statewide changes. At the end of Oc- tober the James River flooded, leaving many residents of Roanoke homeless. Richmond businesses located in Shockoe Bottom were forced to evacuate due to the flood. The commonwealth attracted national attention after the November election of state officials. In a Democratic sweep, the State elected Gerald Baliles to the office of Governor. Doug Wilder became the first black Lieutenant Govenor in Virginia, and one of the first nationwide. The election of Mary Sue Terry also attracted attention, as she became the first woman Attorney General in Virginia. Virginians watched former Govenor Chuck Robb step into the national lime- light. Robb gave the Democratic response to President Reagan's State of the Union Address and was named as a possible can- didate for Vice-President in the 1988 elec- tion. Many Lancers saw the General Assem- bly in session as they worked to complete their General Assembly projects. This first- hand view of the General Assembly shocked many students. As senior Buddy Tignor said, I tound it very distressing that these people run the State. Half of the delegates werent even paying attention! Students watched as their bills were passed or gutted. Bills such as the marital rape bill and a bill to delay school opening until after Labor Day passed; while, the controversial seat belt bill was killed. Through their participation in the General Assembly projects, students saw the legis- lature make changes that would affect them. Opening

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Kick it up high! Marybeth Hessian waits for the dress rehearsal of Pure as the Driven Snow to begin. Revenge of the nerd, Todd Early displays his nerd outfit for a fall dress-up day. Who is this masked man? The Unknown Lancer makes an appearance at a basketball game with Da- vid McGill. Opening

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ancer Life Strutting their stuff, Senior Powder Puff cheer. leaders perform for the crowd.