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

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The crowning glory. Principal John Caywood and members of the Homecoming Court con-- gratulate Sandy Yoder upon her selection as Homecoming Queen. Homecoming B-8

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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

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66 Riders to the Stars on’t stop believin’”!” That message lingered in the minds of each and every member of the Menchville Show and Jazz Choir. Winning the East Coast Champion- ship tital against colleges and other high schools in the spring of 1982 in- spired the show choir to reach higher goals. “You had to be in it to feel the B-9 Show Choir excitement,” exclaimed senior Mar- tha Norman. “When we got off the stage we knew that we had put forth our best effort.” After many rigorous summer vocal and dance rehearsals, the choir reached its peak. They performed at various functions such as the York Music Educators Meeting, and con- certs at National Aeronautic Space Administration and Christopher Newport College. Auditions for the Show Choir en- tailed a solo, a group performance, and a ten minute memorized dance routine. According to Vernon O. Pipkin, choral director, “talent, in- ternal fortitude, and dedication” were the key ingredients to making it as a member of the group. “We’re number 1!” Show choir members proudly display their achievements and top honors. Performing at one of many func- tions, the choir is enlivening to all who see them.