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

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s ; ai Bo teriae 4 gs “It’s not time yet, is it?” Arvis Sutton brings in the day with a yawn and a shrug at getting up early. The Yellow Brigade. Catching the bus for school is just the be- ginning of each day. ts, Phe agsOn Student Life B-4

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Buzz, Beep, Beeeep! Morning 1s Breaking uzzz, beep, beeeeep! 7:30 a.m. The agonizing noise of my alarm rang with loud cacophony as I open- ed my eyes to another long day ahead. The warmth of the enveloping blankets coaxed me to stay in bed for a little longer, just a little. I awaken- ed to realize that more than a little time had elapsed. I peered at the clock: 8:00 — get up, quick! As I stumbled to the bathroom, I stepped into the shower and felt the surge of ice water. Shaking incessant- ly, I briskly bathed and hopped out to wrap myself in an all too small towel. Glancing again at the time, I panick- ed that 9:00 class would begin in one half hour. I had so much to do today; a calculus test, chemistry lab, English Breakfast is a quick part of many“; students’ days. Laura Lanzotti stops to grab a bite to eat before school. B-3 Student Life composition, choral tryouts ... How would I ever make it? My thoughts were suddenly broken by the calls of my mother to hurry up; she had to have the car and I was to ride the bus. What else could go wrong? As my hair dryer was blowing ferociously and the stereo blared out, I knew I didn’t have much time. What would I wear? I threw on a pair of faded jeans and my faithful worn- out sweatshirt, and with that I ran out the door. Just catching the bus, I leaped into mass confusion as I was still attempting to finish my homework. We arrived at school; I realized that I had left my history project at home. Oh, well, it was only the beginning of another typical day — somehow I would make it!

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Every Which Way But Loose s the newness of the school year began to wane, students turned their energy toward an event which always promised excitement: Homecoming. Utilizing the high energy level of the Monarchs the week before the big occasion, school administrators and the Student Council Association officers established Spirit Week, another customary Homecoming event. When school began Monday, the halls were filled with nerds sporting their parents’ clothes of a by-gone era. Dressed in ill-fitting, bell-bottomed pants, horn rimmed glasses and car- rying briefcases and lunch boxes, spirited students experienced for the first time the torture of the top shirt Homecoming dates are not always easy to find. Laura Stemann, Monica Hilliard, and Maggie Stemann portray three girls sear- ching for a way to the dance. The “One in a Million” Homecoming Court is honored by the vocal talents of Danny Hughes. ' or Spirit Week button. Stripes, checks, plaids and polka dots appeared and various shades of hot pink, purple, lime green, and aqua blue clashed as Tues- day was Mix and Match Day. Wednesday could have properly been labeled Confusion Day as students came in both Country and Western attire of cowboy hats, boots, ban- danas, and overalls and also as punk rockers. Thursday, which was originally Class Day where students wore the designated dress of their class, was abruptly changed to a safe T-shirt and Button Day in hopes of eluding more punk rockers with multi-colored hair and mini-skirts. The Camouflage Day for the seniors was approved as they blended into the crowd of the buttons and T-shirts of the underclassmen. Friday remained Spirit Day and students wore purple and gold to show their Monarch pride. Mums and boutonnieres were delivered by National Honor Society members adding a splash of Menchville colors on many a shirt. The week culminated with a well-planned, professional assembly presenting the 1982-1983 Homecoming Court. The court shared the spotlight with the football players as each was presented in uniform and the senior team members showed off tuxedos. The assembly featured a skit, four solos, and spirit cheers led by the Cheerleaders. Everyone involved agreed that it was a “One in a Million” Spirit Week and one not soon to be forgotten. Suburban cowgirl Missy Hart is ready for a rodeo in her country and western attire.