Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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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.

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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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24 Photography otography really tu Rich Nashette hotography gives me hance to experiment wi eas. — Bridget Robertson This whole class has opened new doors. — Amy Ruckart Creativity, freedom of expression, and technical experience coalesce in pho- tography class to provide students with an outlet to communicate. The people, the attitude is always positive. — Jim Weeks | enjoy the break from academic pres- sure. — Sheri Deets