Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Mack D. Moore was Meadowbrook’s first principal from 1964 to 1967 and the foot- ball stadium now bears his name. he beginning of Meadow- brook High School was a mere dream. The dream of those whose main interest was to sustain the high standard of their Ches terfield school system and to:edify it. A. transformation tookplace as the ar- chitects placed the dreams on paper in the form of blueprints and drawings; then, men and machines converted the plans into a splendid structure. From a haven of densely-branched. shrubs, a building emerged. The com-. pletion was neared during the sum of 1964; yet, it was insignificant jus a plete ... be filled; an auditorium await assembly; a faculty lounge w occupied, and an office was become the nerve center of an edu- cational community. Thén the school opened! Enthusiasm ran high as the first students arrived. The halls filled; the li- brary became a research center; and the office became a bustling well-or- ganized headquarters for all school activities. A student body, a faculty, Mr. Brian Kane, an office staff were present, yet, the — teacher and dream was still unrealized. since the sc Confusion was great for the first few days but as the familiar routine of classroom instruction began, a bond of mutual respect and confidence grew. between the teachers and student spark of school spirit over a football: sonable government coach has been here flame; the faculty and the student body were a united team. The building . had grown into a school: the dream had become a reality. On the leaves of this book the staff has endeavored to record those events and people who were pre- dominant in those activities during this school year, lf is hoped that this book will reflect the evolution of Meadow- brook High School from a vision to an actuality, and will preserve some of the traits of the. Meadowbrook. stu dents so that their achievements. du ing this first year may once again be lived in the memories of tomorrow. Sceptre 79 Bobby Wadkins, a graduate of the Class — Sceptre ’64 of 1969 went on to become a profession- al golf player. 28 25th Anniversary

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nd so we are out — out of breath, out of words, out of time, out of life, and espe- cially OUT OF OUR MINDS. Just take a look at your years here — millions of facts and observa- tions were finding their way into your mind. Into your mind came the capacity for learning, the capacity for knowledge, and the capacity for the strength to live your life — out of your mind came YOU. And here you are. What types of things drove you out of your mind? In a posi- tive connotation, maybe It was the ever important music scene; the radio stations, the perform- ers, and especially that live con- cert experience that took your breath away. Perhaps it was the time you stole away from home with your friends, when you enjoyed a lit- tle independence. Often the quiet solitude of a park or natu- ral setting relieved the stress of your everyday lives. Other times, a loud or busy location was the key, such as the area night spots. As students went “out on the town,” they discov- ered all that Richmond had to Offer. In another sense, maybe it was discussing what was on your mind, such as significant is- sues. Often, students took time out to philosophize about world occurrences or socio-political topics. Other times, the forum was school associated events, whether it was the newly crowned Miss Meadowbrook, Prom, the victorious football team, the Homecoming Queen, or school problems such as peer pressure, heavy work loads, or teachers. In addition, seniors inevitably felt out of their minds at some point in the year as they were faced with the separation be- tween friends, the dramatic end to an era in their lives, or the questions of their future. ‘“Sen- iors’ Last Days’ were an impor- tant time for them to gather to- gether and take pride in themselves. Furthermore, “Graduation’”’ took the seniors on a journey out of their minds as they received their diplomas, saying goodbye to many good friends. If was an obvious end, yet it was also a beginning which opened the doors to many decisions which would have to be made. On the other hand, lighter is- sues would often take you out of your mind, especially the sub- ject of fashion. What to wear and how to wear it were some major questions for most stu- dents at one point or another. To complete an outfit, many re- sorted to additions in their ward- robe and ACCESSORIZED with jewelry, bookbags, or an assort- ment of other accessories. Numerous things drove you to the brink of your minds, but nev- ertheless, these things never de- feated you. You took if all in stride; you took it all into your mind. STUDENT LIFE And Here You Are! Students revealed they were crazy about concerts, wild about hanging out, and out of their minds with all their accessories.

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4980 and a massive facade change in | | : | | F : | | Area aside the original English Halll serves as a testimony to the timeless- Silver Celebration 1980 We are conditioned to expect changes — anew decade must bring great change. But the captured seconds of the late ‘70s, early ‘80s revealed famil- lar scenes. last students left the what was left behind — Sceptre ’84 ness of the educational institution. Considering the yearbook as a histori- cal record, below are a few remem- brances taken from Sceptre volumes | through XXil. The characteristic of timelessness is usually applied to an object or idea, behind which there lies, like Meadow- : BLOOK. a span of unforgettable individ- for his unyielding spirit arry Buchanan was an Assistant Principal U968- LED and Meadow- brook’s longest serving principal (197 1- various transitions, Mr. -Buchanan’s en- ‘thusiasrn was constant. There is only one man who has seen Meadowbrook in all its phases and who continues to contribute to the school’s development. He is Mr. Brian seen major ‘changes i in the (ast se veige years with the edition of a rear wing in the past year. The new Commons a7 ecepire Ge William “Uncle Bill” Sindlinger was well-known to the seniors and Jas .a guidance counselor from 1964 to 1986, | 1983), regardless of Meadowbrook’s Kane. Through his outgoing person- ality and position as wrestling coach and Government teacher, Mr. Kane has had an impact on many stu- dents over the years. Not only the staff, but the student body as well can shed a favorable light onto Meadowbrook. In 1983, the students of Meadowbrook raised $15000 te provide a special van for qualdraplegic and Mea- dowbrook graduate Mike Morris. Thus as the 87-88 school year came to an end, our reflection on “the past 25 years went as well. We rose to meet the challenge of the past 25 years, the question was, could we do if again? | think we can agree the answer is yes. 25th Anniversary 29