Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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It was a dark and stormy evening, but spirits were high inside the Holiday Inn Koger Center. On June 2 at 7:30 pm, approximately 130 seniors gath- ered to enjoy a formal get-together before Graduation. Manchester's fin- est arrived in suits and party dresses, ready to converse with fellow class- mates, eat a tremendous dinner, and listen to the music of Phat! Also at- tending were the MHS administration, honored faculty members, and Junior Marshalls. Everyone fill ed their plates with Seniors check the class prophecy for hints on what's to come. The Final Feast baked chicken, beef and rice, green beans, rolls, and an assortment of des- serts. Postprandial entertainment in- cluded melodies from Phat!, Cherise Chambers, Kristen Mancini, and Au- dra Wilks. The MHS Senior Madrigals also performed a number that drew emotion from the soon-to-be gradu- ates. Laughter could be heard from the room as Steven Cooter, Christie Park- er, Towanna Bryant, Lorin Gray, and June Stell read through the Senior Prophecy. Although some mudsling- Kristen Turner and Beth Petitt relax between perfor- mances. ing did occur, it was all out of innocent fun and humor. Senior sponsor Su-— zanne Thompkins then announced — the winners for superlatives. The cate-— gories ranged from Best Dressed to Most Intellectual to Best Looking Legs — and Funniest Laugh. The evening ended at 9:00 pm, and seniors left with Last Will and Testa- ments at hand. The night was still young, and many went off to enjoy themselves at other activities. Yet, the memory of the evening would be present forever. Seniors receive their Last Will and Testaments at the end of the jovial night. 28 LANCER LIFE Junior Marshalls Megan Lamb and Melanie Aber- nathy enjoy their evening with the seniors. Mike Cluver, Morgan Dean, and Kendal Tarington were dubbed “the three stooges” in the class proph- ecy.

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72 - .s Ae Ree lane ee ee wer — Ss Se a GT re as eee Wrapping It Up The annual SCA assembly awarded honors to many deserving students. Science, English, math, and fine arts were only a few of the areas that pre- sented awards. The PTSA announced the recipients, two from each grade, | of the Spirit Awards. For receiving ac- tivity points, the SCA awarded mono- grams and stars. In addition, letters and scholarship pins were awarded to | those students who frequently made honor roll. The University of Richmond Book Award and the Jefferson Book Award were also presented. The sus- pense was ended when Mr. Ron Gun- ter was announced as the new Teach- er of the Year. The long-awaited day that honored the Class of 1989 finally arrived on Friday, June 2nd. Seniors were given Juniors line up while holding their new monogram letters. their traditional breakfast, and the young ladies received roses that matched their white dresses. After breakfast the enthusiastic seniors prepared for the Senior Assem- bly. It was a chaotic scene as the sen- iors attempted to line up for the pro- cessional. The senior class officers, his- torian Kim Rudd, and class poet Shanne Francis spoke to their class, underclassmen, the faculty, and many parents. After many scholarships and awards were announced, Stacy Palm- er was chosen as the Most Outstand- ing Senior. After the ceremony many seniors celebrated by partying, going to a park, or basking along the James River while underclassmen remained sweltering at school. Ms. Easton honors her out-going SCA officers. Harry Patterson looks forward to the short day ahead. LANCER LIFE 27

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Madrigal seniors perform for their class for the last time. Seniors enjoy an evening of dining and entertainment. | LANCER LIFE 29