Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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What a bargin! Lori Bardon and Melissa Garett hand out 20% discounts to a customer at Farm Fresh. Working hard. Tracy Fleenor is prepar- ing for the window display at Mitchell’s Formalwear. Ready for the nightlife! Sherry King completes her outfit with a wide leather belt and an upbeat look. ad Fe ge Beach or bust. DeAnne Hayden demon- strates her style for summer in “Direc- tions For 84”. A perfect picture. Joyce Robinson dis- plays her style while modeling in the Trend’s Shop at Farm Fresh. Fashion Merchandising 23

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Fashion for Lunch. A Casual Corner re- presentative offers tips to teachers on how to “Dress for Success” during their lunch time. The latest fad. Dwayne Courton demon- strates his breakdancing ability while in the spring fashion show. 22 Fashion Merchandising Say cheese! As the fashion merchandis- ing classes form a portfolio, these stu- dents pose in a group shot. Watch your step! Looking smashing, Jeffand Karen Drinkwater are properly attired for Promnight. Focus On Fashion conta During VOC-ED week, Feb- ruary 6-10, DE students give MBK pencils and teacher treats. On February 14 and 16, students were entertained dur- ing their lunch periods by two mini fashion shows entitled - lakesMesToaticar ta sand “Spring Sensations’. These promotional shows were used to recruit new fashion students and featured the latest in sportswear and Prom attire. In the second year at Mit- chell’s Formal wear window display competition; the Fash- ion Merchandising classes in- creased their title from second to first place with their Valen- tine’s Day presentation. Teachers were able to enjoy lunch while receiving fashion advice from a Casual Corner re- presentative. They saw a pre- sentation on coordinating and economizing their wardrobe and found out how nine pieces of clothing made 30 outfits. Overcoming audio difficulty, Fashion Merchandising stu- dents culminated the skills learned over the year and pre- sented them in a spring fashion show, Directions”, on May 31. Alan Baird and Susan Hanks provided fashion commentary for the students and their ward- robes. The fashions consisted of summerwear such as baggy shorts, mini-skirts, bathing suits and men’s short outfits. Eveningwear was also illustrat- ed by tuxedos, dresses and breakdancing apparel. Junior, Kris Rublee evaluated the event, “It was fun, but I wish more people had showed up or we had had it during school hours.” At the Employer — Employ- ee banquet on May 30 at Mea- dowbrook Country Club, Phil- lip DaSanMartino received Deca student of the year and Paul Murray and Teri Gravitte were given superior work per- formance awards. This banquet is financed through fund raising throughout the year. It is for the purpose of recognizing employ- ers who have supported the pro- gram throughout the year and to award outstanding students. Walking out into the sun- shine of spring, students had the firsthand experiences of obtain- ing a knowledge in the fashion industry.

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Around the Town and Beyond ff we go! Many teachers captured the attention and en- thusiasm of their students by taking charge of outside activi- ties. They headed toward places such as the Washington Zoo, Ridge Cinema, The State Peni- tentiary and various local schools. Not only did students benefit from going outside the school to become more aware of their environment, but they brought to the community the talents that they learned at school. Art students, Chorus, Jazz Lab and Stage Band traveled to the courthouse on May 16 fora showcase of talent known as “Eat Lunch with Meadow- brook”. The purpose of the trip was to show that the arts were alive and well. The day was not as successful as hoped due to cool temperatures and wind which blew the exhibits down. The highlight was that the group was asked to come back. Washington D.C. held many popular sites to explore as 90 Camera Happy! While in France, Kris- ten Lofquist takes some quick snapshots off the Eiffel Tower, as Laura Tedesco and Stuart Brumfield look out. 24 Field Trips World Geography students in Mrs. Winston’s class found out. For $10 each, students fulfilled an academic requirement of re- searching a park animal and then locating and observing it at the Washington Zoo. English teacher Mrs. Fran Boswell also visited Washing- ton D.C. to expose students to the live cultural experiences of theater, art and architectures. They enjoyed two diverse pro- fessional theater productions, an 18th century comedy of manners and a modern tragedy. They visited a world renown Shakespearean library and the- ater and the famous Kennedy Center. They toured numerous federal buildings and met with Senator Warner. They also vis- ited the Washington Cathedral, an inspiring architectural struc- ture. English 10 teacher, Mrs. Al- ice Harding, escorted 50 Eng- lish students to the opera, Gianni Schicci, for cultural en- richment. The renovated Vir- % iS de ja (O 4 A = oy. hes. Gem Dandy. While on a field trip to Washington D.C. with Timmy Lawson and Jeff Drinkwater are captivated by the beauty of the two gems. ginia Center For The Perform- ing Arts provided a picturesque setting for a beautiful stage pro- duction with lavish costumes. Anyone for more pop corn? Reading Specialist, Mrs. Katie Rosenbaum decided to take 30 Reading Skills students to a viewing of ““The Outsiders”’ based on the S.E. Hinton book. It only took $3 for a day filled with enjoyment. Mrs. Rosenbaum also took 20 College Bound Reading stu- dents to the VCU library at 50¢ per person to get them ac- quainted with a college library and the research procedure. It exposed students to various re- search resources. Mr. Ron Tuzzo took 25 stu- dents from his Biology and Earth Science classes to Hening Creek at $2 per student. Their trip was intended to study the estuary. Freshman Mitzi Knoeller remembered, “It was a learning experience but it was hard work keeping up with the other canoes.” All Aboard! Getting ready to shove off, Lisa Clark gets into the canoe with Chris Hudson and Gina Torres during a canoe trip with MHS. Jammin’. During a showcase of talent entitled ““Eat lunch with Meadow- brook,” Pat Porter, Dan Edleman, and Roger Mackey prepare to play at the Chesterfield Courthouse Complex.