Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Roped and Tied. During a field trip with his advanced P.E. class, Chris Farmer is being strapped in by P.E. Supervisor Lynn Newcomb. What a view! While in Spain with For- eign Language teacher Mrs. Evelyn Shelton, Chris Griggs, Craig House, and Kevin Glenn walk through Alham- bra. Field Trips i)

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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.

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Environmental awareness. On a canoe trip sponsored by the National Honor Society, Kelly McNutt measures the amount of algae in the Pocoquoson Riv- cr. 26 Field Trips Vive La France! A group of Foreign Language students accompanied by Mrs. Linda Davidson learn about “La Difference” by experiencing life in this European country. A Sa V for Victory! The yearbook staff strikes a winning pose at U. Va., after being awarded a trophy by V.H.S.L. for the °84 Sceptre. Giving all he’s has got. During a field trip to the YMCA with the Advanced P.E. class, Chris Anderson pushed off the wall in a backstroke competition.