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

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8 Homecoming Mr. Caywood crowns Miss Tonya Williams queen at the homecoming game against Ferguson. My Fair Lady From the Homecoming Assembly on Friday morning to the dance on Saturday night, the ef- forts of all concerned combined to make this Homecoming a memorable occasion. 1983 Homecoming Coordinators, Ginny Alexander and Maggie Stemann, directed the festivities with profes- sional expertise. The half-time program highlighted the weekend. Team members George Washington and Billy Wright announc- ed Senior Kim Bethea Football Sweetheart. The float contest winners were announced and the Junior Class and National Honor Society shared the first place spotlight. Then finally the moment everyone anticipated, the presentation of the Homecoming Court. A new star emerged with the crowning of Tonya Williams as Homecoming Queen 1983. The Mighty Monarch team put up a good fight but was defeated 0-14 by the Ferguson Mariners. Saturday night’s dance ended a gala production as a large crowd danced to the music of Slapwater. With a com- bination of dedication and hard work the success of Homecoming 1983 came “Straight from the Heart of all members of the student body.”’

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Ho bo er aar Ge ays Sm, ye ae Wy s «Waterside, the newest Tidewater “= mall. attracted vacationing Monarchs to its shops and reStaurants om Vacation The last day of school saw Monarchs switch from carrying heavy books and notebooks to carrying heavy surf- boards and beach equipment. The first few weeks began with students flock- ing to Virginia Beach and Nags Head, North Carolina, but as the fever slack- ed off more Menchville students could be seen around the local swimming pools and more often looking for jobs. Many faithful sun worshippers luckily found jobs at their favorite swimming ice, pools as lifeguards. Lifeguarding prov- On his way to another firs Wane ed to be glamorous for some, when BMX racing trophy, Chris KUN —— : others found the daily routine of flies high against the sunset. ia are babysitting and maintenance work tedious. More sedate Monarchs, however, started their summer with a hike in the wilderness or a mountain retreat. Along with the usual surfing, swimm- ing, and sailing which are favorites every summer, the summer of 83’ had a new twist — Waterside. Those Monarchs who didn’t start the summer with a trip to Virginia Beach started with a trip to Norfolk, Virginia to attend the annual Harborfest and the opening of anew mall on the waterfront. Water- side became popular fast because of its attractive setting and unique shops, and the fact that it stayed open on Sundays appealed to many. Whether engaging in water sports, trips to Waterside, or in mountain or nature retreats, all Monarchs found a way to make this summer a sizzler! Summer Vacation 7

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The Honor Society float involved a mixture of enthusiastic seniors representing the various aspects of the club’s scope. “Seniors are on target” as they Representatives Christy Davis and show their excellence in winning the Amy Norfleet await the start of the homecoming float contest. homecoming court parade. Homecoming 9