Menchville High School - Crown Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Having tamed both wind and sea, Margret Lina sits back and en- joys the serenity of sailing. B-1 Student Life A walk along the sands of Nags Head is a time of solitude for beachgoer Christy Davis. Warming up for a swim meet doesn’t seem to bother Amy Senft as she waits for her event.

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ELE ED | Decal Dilemma Develops hen parking decals were issued in the early fall, problems arose because of the vast number of students who drove to school. Seniors were given stickers first, as a privilege, but the licenses ran out before any underclassmen received them. Obviously, the Browning rushes for 1000 yards, wins honors fter only six games tailback Keith Browning gained fame as the first football player on the Peninsula to rush for over 1,000 yards. During the Homecoming game against Phoebus, Keith scored two touchdowns and ran for 231 yards. It was during this game that Keith broke the 1000 yard mark. “I didn’t realize I had the record until I heard the an- nouncement over the stadium in- tercom,” exclaimed Browning in the aftermath of the memorable game. Keith was also named Player of the Week by The Daily Press for his outstanding perfor- mance with the team. juniors and sophomores were not thrilled about the decision. Argued Terri Burroughs, ‘J think the situa- tion was awful. Juniors should be able to park, too.” After the dispute, exceptions were made for those underclassmen who worked. The dilemma died down as most students were eventually satisfied. Keith Browning during a tense moment in the game against Phoebus. Spirit Week marred by Controversy pirit Week for Homecoming ’82 was not the usual. Each year, every day of the week before Homecoming was designated for students to dress up in Crazy attire. But it would never be the same. Rumor had it that Wednesday was to be “Punk Day,” whereas the Stu- dent Council Association and faculty selected “Country and Western Day.” Many students came appropriately ‘punked out” with dyed hair, mini-skirts, garbage bag clothes, and new- wave make-up. The administra- tion decided that the punkers would not be permitted to stay at school, and all were sent home to change. Reactions were mixed. “I think the ad- ministration went too far in punishing the people who went punk. It was supposed to be Spirit Week and they took the school spirit away,’ complained Darcy Curran. Junior Ginny Alexander could comply with the staff, even though she was punked out herself, “I unders- tand why they got upset, we went off and did our own thing.” Students had the idea that their rights were being violated. The “Spirit” of 1982 would be remembered for a long while. Before the Ban, Andy Wichorek parades in the S courtyard. Surprise, surprise! On one early fall day, the students in Mrs. Page Roberts’ first period English class were shocked. In trying to leave the class, the pupils found that the door was locked and they were jailed in. Finally, Bran- don Harris and a credit card came to the rescue. Loose Talk “Seniors are seniors. They’ve got to be able to look back and say, “hey, I had fun in my senior year!’ ”’ Rita Stallone, 12 (on senior privileges) “The students will act responsible if they are given responsibilities.” Diane Senter, 11 (on student rights) “T’ve driven to school for the past two years and I’ve never had a parking sticker.” Anonymous, 12 (on parking decals) Random Notes

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Summer: In the Heat of the here came a time in June, when the sun’s rays beckoned and the school doors shut, that the Monarch crew packed up in search of new locations. Summer equipment such as surfboards, suntan lotion, and shades were necessary gear of the sun worshippers. The sands of Virginia Beach provided most of the action while more ambitious and dedicated sunbums made road trips to Nags Head, North Carolina or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Various other water sports were popular among those seeking recrea- tion. Water skiing on the Warwick and James Rivers was an exciting sport for those interested in high ac- tion. Sailing was a familiar activity at Warwick Yacht and Country Club, and was appreciated for the solitude and serenity it offered. Swimming, whether for competitive or leisurely purposes, presented a means of cool- ing off from the heat and also was great exercise to its participants. Unable to break away from the water, many students became life- guards. Sporting mirrored sunglasses and whistles, lifeguards were accom- Moment panied by a cooler filled with Cokes and junk food, as well as a loudly blaring radio. They had it made — constant relaxation in the sun. De- spite this rumor of glamour and ease of duty, a guard assumed many roles around the pool; babysitter, teacher, maintenance man, and exterminator. Summer sports enthusiasts also found jobs as sailing teachers and coaches of neighborhood swimteams. There also came a time when the days grew shorter and cool winds blew to remind the Monarchs to pack up their summer gear and return once again to a new year of school. The reality of the excitement of the summer was lost in an infinity of books and notes and all that remain- ed of summer were the fond memories. Sailing, a favorite sport of many Monarchs, is relaxing on a sunny day. Creating a fabulous spray, water-skiier Eddie Corlett whips behind the boat. Student Life B-2