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

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Joncentration is the key. The hoir prepares for its finale while ntertaining N.A.S.A. engineers. Joining in the harmony, sopranos Lori Overdorf and Elethia Banks sing “The Times of your Life.” Singing with seemingly no ef- fort, Connie Baker solos on a roman- tic ballad. Show Choir B-10

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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.

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B-11 Ride like the W 4 6 aving a good time in a great atmosphere” is what made Busch Gardens a fun and exciting place to go, according to senior Maria Dunn. To many Monarchs, having a major entertainment park so close to home had both its positive and negative aspects. A senior who asked to re- main anonymous complained that working at Busch was “extremely hard work with long hours and little breaks.” The distance between Men- chville and Busch was also a problem. Students had to travel “a long way to get their minimum,” noted one senior. For those who did not work at the park, rides, food, and entertain- ment provided activities that enhanc- ed otherwise boring days. “What’s going on down there?” Cathy Morton, Tommy Morton, Chip Hoy, and Bruce Weisman relax as they travel to various areas of the park via sky lift. Taming the monster is not a fearless task. Menchville students scream with terror as the coaster makes its infamous loop. Student Life ind “Gulp!” Monarchs wish they hac stayed on land as the Loch Nes: Monster is about to dip.