Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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temallecmdemiearned to listen. @ eee S anes you ever ‘needed someone ae talk to but ae se Sto t was no one to listen? Well, a new pro- gram called “Peer Facilita- tors’’ was the answer. This group consisted of nine ju- niors and seniors and were led by Deb Peterson, guid- ance counselors. The main purpose of a peer facilitator was not to solve people’s problems but just to be there to help. Re- nee Bliss said, ‘The peer group has enabled me to help them work out their problems. We can’t give them solutions but we can be there to help. That's very important and I'm glad I've learned that.’’ Cathy Mapp told us that good listening skills have helped her per- sonally in relationships with friends and family, “! can now relate much better to my parents feelings and help avoid confrontations,’ she explained. Peer facilitators taught her to listen for what people are thinking, and she felt this will help her in her fu- ture career as a defense lawyer. Marc Yates thought his re- sults not only made him a better listener but also a better talker. He will be at- tending VCU for classes in sociology, a change in his fu- ture plans made just this year. Also due to this group he hoped to relate better to others in the business field. He explained the personal benefit of being in the group by saying, “| N@Wemefeliat=xe! that different k (gfekife)mlel=ter ple can peac Savi Wallantsies act.” Venus Chilfelesiiterelars veyed that heymiare nw anais have broadeneéfelilat= aerelaar munication withikeyietsia esters ple. Venus felt tateimetstere mia this group has gUifelexellat= mirer wards her inteneGteMastejfelaia psychology. ShexelXekireir=ier “It’s done WON Ei siicelamaah, self-confidence Peer facilitateolgitererivies included not OnWaateteliate Rats dividuals with Delelatellie}ge) er lems, they also WWeteimiremaaies dle schools throWfelsreltimmiat=) county Curingiigavsmtsxela hy spring to help cielmiakelgeleais with their schecU]llateielare ire) answer question sxelefelimalle)a) school life. TheVglgtele ite) er=ia) discussions and feliWfeiemlate ls vidual talks abcWUjmilstswelgeler lems and sit Ufehsfolaalel—

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As we spring season came around the school prepared itself fior the musical South iff; comprising a cast of difficult part of this ould be to train peo- ix, of the three male Eiteles and two other strong fase roles none had been in s) agusical before. Through it felssaie Cast rose to the occa- jay and put in a perfor- face that would not be Yeme Enchanted Evening. Nellie and Emile, played Leigh Hester and Jeff Wilson serenade each oth- forgotten. The singing and acting of Jeff Wilson, Leigh Hester, Chris Craig, Katie Newman would not be topped. Yet that he did with his tatooed stomach. “It was embarrass- ing every time | stepped on that stage, but teaching myself to roll my stomach the characters of Bloody and shake my hips was a Mary and Luther Bills, (Sara Murray and Paul Poulsen), along with frequent contri- butions from Ron Horton, all three stole the show. Their stage antics had the audi- ence in stitches. “It was a lit- tle embarrassing to make all the drastic changes in my acting and appearance. After a while it was almost too easy to be Bloody ef wt Mary,’’ commented Sara Murray. fear in itself,” explained Paul Poulsen. As each play went on, each cast became a family. A family searching for the common goal of perfection. At the head of that family was Mrs. Bareford, the en- thusiastic and talented dra- ma teacher. She created masterpieces each and ev- time. Listen to that applause! Funny, my butterflies are But the most memorable gone now. The hard work event was the dance by Lu- ther Billis in a Mop wig, grass skirt and coconut bra. To top that was the belly dance with the theatre? call. a Encore. The cast of Ar- senic and Old Lace takes their final bow during their curtain “You buy!’’ Screams Bloody Mary (Sara Murray) to her custom- er, Daniel Ellis. and long hours were worth if. How could! ever had doubt- ed that | would fall in love

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“responsive ear, set at their iit-mia-y- Facilitators. laceyalm xen: Renee Bliss, Puaksnammey Donnell, Holli VeManrelenhn, Cathy Mapp. |-Yolol Key): LaUrG Hafdelin, Roldarelareloloh, Venus Chil- elcome Mullins, Marc Weohictwmcb Peterson, Sponsor. ‘ | remember. Mike Mul- lins relays his Freshman fears to upcoming 9th graders at Falling Creek Middle School. youngsters may run into over the next few years. This group of energetic and optimistic were trained to understand human be- havior relationships, to listen attentively, to respond ef- fectively, and to teach-the decisions making process alll to benefit others. Ms. Peter- son related how well the group worked together, 'l most enjoy watching them practice listening and re- sponding to each other. They’re very sensitive and they're learning how to show their concern for each oth- er,” In the rat race of today, with so many pressures placed upon youth, it’s a re- lief to know that there is a fon iCk ita MVlelKen colrschelscusses some fine “‘Listening is important.” Ms. Peterson expiains while Venus points of human nature with Deb Pewee Childress and Lori Randolph follow her advice. height, to listen to everyday concerns. It’s not that bad. Laura Hafdelin ex- plains what high school life is like.