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

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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.

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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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ee The Monarch Cheerleading “Orders: Hit the Deck!” Carol squad fires up the student body in Johnston, Bev Pierce, Jenni Gremer, the Homecoming Assembly in Greg Davenport and Leslie Pittard preparation for weekend activities. go all out for the senior camouflage day. “Hey, I’m Cool.’’ George | Washington displays his idea of the epitome of a nerd. Spirit Week B-6