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

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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

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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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B-7 Oneina Million Ithough clouds covered the sky outside, the excitement inside the school was unsurpassed. The roar of the Monarchs, stronger than ever before, signaled that Homecoming 1982 was here. Instead of the traditional Saturday night dance, the party was held on Friday night for a change. Unfortunately, some students minded the switch. “The game should have been before the dance so there would have been reason for celebration,’ remarked Sophomore Tina Kaina. However disgruntled, the Mighty Monarchs showed t hat nothing was going to upset them, and a large crowd came to jam to the music of Slapwater. The football game against Phoebus was the finale of the Homecoming weekend. A special half-time program was planned by Homecoming coordinators Beth Sullivan and Shelia Weeks. After Jenni Gremer was pronounced Football Sweetheart, the band gave their first performance of the year. A chance of a lifetime dream came true for senior Sandy Yoder as the announcement of Homecoming Queen proclaimed her the winner. When the game was over, a 21-14 victory once again showed that Monarchs were truly “One in a Million.” Ecstatic over winning the title of Football Sweetheart, Jenni Gremer celebrates with David Hornsby and Jeff Hagan. “Beat the Phantoms!” Team- mates anxiously watch as the Monarch crew nears its defeat of Phoebus. Homecoming