Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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20 ‘“YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE’’ Smiling for the judges, Lisa Gravitte takes the final walk before the decision. Tammy Bell is crowned Miss Congeniality, and Lora Lenhart is first runner-up. Lisa Gravitte is crowned Miss Meadowbrook. For her talent, Lora Lenhart plays the piano. As Miss Congeniality, Tammy Bell receives her roses.

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“Born ina Manger’’ was the me of the Christmas program esented by the music department. Mixed Choir performed first, nging some carols in latin and the 2ll-known ‘‘Noel’’. Bonnie Burnham, a member of ixed choir, said, ‘‘It (the concert) ent real well. | thought Santa and s. Claus were real cute.”’ Ensemble performed next, nging a selection of carols ending with ‘‘ Jingle Bells’’. ‘ l enjoyed the concert.’’ Gaye Weaver said, ‘‘we (the ensemble) were at Cloverleaf Mall, along with mixed choir. Everybody seemed to enjoy that. A lot of people stopped and listened to us.”’ Mixed Choir and Ensemble joined together for two novelty songs ‘‘Fruitcake’’ and ‘‘We Wish Youa Merry Christmas’’. Kathy Fields and John Atkinson were the stars of the song, ‘‘Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus’’. Kathy commented; with a smile, “ l was very nervous. | was afraid we’d get stuck in the sleigh. It was only made for one person!”’ After a brief intermission, the Concert Band continued the festivities by playing some more familiar carols. The Majorettes performed a routine to ‘‘Frosty the Snowman’’. Kissing after the song, Mr. Mrs. Santa Claus spread the joy of Christmas. Joining together, mixed choir and ensemble sing Christmas carols. Riding in their sleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus appear on stage. Directing the band, Mr. Minnigh conducts them through a difficult passage. Glowing with Christmas cheer, Gaye Weaver, Jan Pierce, Kathy Fields, Alison Kirke, Melinda Henderson, and Vickie Guffy sing a carol. 19

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Thirteen lovely contestants vied or the title of Miss Meadowbrook. ponsored by the SCA with the heme of ‘‘You Light Up My Life’, the contest was emceed by Debbie orsey, president of the SCA and Ann Carter, Homecoming Queen. Senior contestants were Debbie Baker, Debbie Stuart, Andrea Simmons, Tammy Bell, and Donna Conner. Lisa Parker syas, ‘‘l want to be like my older sister.” As Raggedy Ann, Donna Conner sings a Raggedy Ann Song. Debbie Baker answers questions about her college choice. Junior contestants were Lisa Gravitte, Lisa Parker, Lora Lenhart, and Sherry Ruckart. Sophomore contestants were Tammy Privitera, Debbie Wood and Paula Allen. All contestants answered questions about their intended colleges and presented a talent. Talents varied from Karate, singing and gymnastics, to baton-twirling and dancing. The finalists were called, and each was asked questions about their favorite things. Finally, the winners were announced. Tammy Bell was named Miss Congeniality. Lora Lenhart was first runner-up. Lisa Gravitte won the title of Miss Meadowbrook. Not since 1970 when a sophomore won the title has an underclassman won. Congratulations to Lisa!