Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Another victory in sight, Mr. Jones prepares to cover his face. Coach Bass out of desperation changes the line-up. The Harlem Globetrotters in disguise! Ah ooh ah ah ah... ah ooh ah ah! Teacher Spirit! Michael Jordan has nothing on Stacy Palmer. LANCER LIFE 21

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On March 8, 1989 the annual Sen- ior Faculty game was held in the Manchester gymnasium. As usual, the seniors were legally victorious over the out-classed faculty. Key plays by Johnny Garrett and Susan Ferrel con- tributed to the Seniors’ decisive con- quest, while Mr. Jones’ valiant efforts kept the fading faculty hopes alive. But the hero of the evening was John Winn when Mr. Jones hoisted him upon his shoulders for the only slam dunk of the game. Arriving late, Yuri Barnes made his grand entrance for the half-time show: the slam dunk contest. He proved 20 LANCER LIFE FACING OFF SENIOR FACULTY BASKETBALL that the seniors were not the only ones who could play basketball by winning with virtually no competition. The evening, however, would not have been complete without the en- thusiastic support of the faculty cheerleaders. Their rehearsed perfor- mance showed their true dedication to their peers. The night was a huge suc- cess as many students enjoyed watch- ing their teachers show their true col- ors. New students were also able to experience this Manchester tradition in support of their fellow classmates. “Hey coach Smith, uhh, where’s the ball?”’ The exhausted faculty rests up for their next shot on the floor. Stacey Carter goes up for a shot.

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TAMING OF THE SHREW Immediately following Spring Break, Manchester plunged into its Shakespearean festival. Amidst ac- tivities planned by the English de- partment was the annual spring play. This year, in honor of the school’s celebration, director Ray Goss chose to produce Taming of the Shrew. Members of the Trip- tych Players performing the classic included lead roles by Claudia Turn- Merry members of the cast prepare for the on- stage feast. With a little eyebrow action, Aaron Dotson tries a few lines on his captive audience. 22 LANCER LIFE er, Aaron Dotson, Carlton Reisa, and Peter Smith with a host of other fine actors and actresses. The play was featured at the end of the week on April 6, 7, and 8; and it was staged in front of a packed house each night. In many local newspa- per write-ups, performances were lauded for their authenticity, fine re- presentation of talent, and some- times all too realistic scenes. Heated If looks could kill, Claudia and Aaron would both be dead. As Steve demonstrates, even guys get the privi- lege of putting on make up for the stage. action between leads Claudia Turn- er and Aaron Dotson left audiences wondering if the theater was such a safe place to work after all, especial- ly after Aaron suffered a broken el- bow. Despite this and other minor set-backs, the entire cast helped to make the play and, moreover, the Shakespearean festival a huge suc- cess.