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

Text from Pages 1 - 262 of the 1987 volume:

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ON 1587 VOLUME 17 Discovering his mistake, Don Sabo finds he has broken the key in the lock of the bulletin board. Deciding that anything can be fixed with a hammer, he attempts to correct his embarrassing error. Mike Walker Mike Walker Outstanding Coach of the Year Jimmy Johnson joins Pop Pitts in cheering for the football team. Coach John- son was honored by the city and state for his work with the school’s winning cross country team. 2 Opening Lee Coker A PLACE TO DISCOVER Cruising down the ritzy avenue in a Jaguar on a Sat- urday night making a grand entrance in an Oscar de la Renta gown compli- mented by a full-length sil- ver fox fur gliding through a frenzied concert hall to take reserved front row seats at the hottest act sweeping the === nation : cheering on the team proudly wear- ing purple and gold known as the Mighty Monarchs. These events are not the activities of most folks, but of those with a dis- Criminating sense of taste. Menchville is a top school, an island full of treasures waiting to be found. The challenge of undertaking the quest to discover the Members of the only float with male cheerleaders and female football players, Josh Longacher and Tom Singer carry out the Homecoming theme, “Moments to Re- member.” Their unorthodox float was not forgotten. rich resources is one of the most difficult adventures; however, its rewards are far greater than the jewels themselves. With so much to gain, why settle for any- thing less than the best? Monarchs initiate a strug- gle in pursuit of their goals of excellence. By moving , towards supe- riority, they demonstrate dedication to making Menchville a choice school. Proof of the Monarchs’ commitment to making their school a choice school can be illus- trated by sim- ply asking the students and administration why Mench- ville is so supreme. Assistant Principal Teddy Hicks feels the answer can be seen through the Kitty Talbot Clean up chores after the game were left to the field hockey managers. Managers, such as Buffy Harrison, a junior varsity manager, quickly learned their importance to the team. Opening 3 A PLACE TO DISCOVER conrmweo school’s educational suc- cess. He stated, ‘The main emphasis of Menchville is OnmeGUGallon and everything else is second- ary. The stu- den tsemhnavieurd high expection to succeed here.” Staff aide Billy White agreed, declar- ing, “It’s primar- ily because of our academic excellence and other educational programs that we have become a choice school.”’ Others believe Mench- ville has been named a 4 Opening Kitty Talbot choice school because of its unique blend of people who fill the halls with’ un- paralleled liveliness and achievements. Steve Wilson remarked, ‘‘We’re a choice school because the students make it a choice school. In Above par, the golf team solicits the interest of Coach Don Miner. Although he was tied down as activities director, Mr. Miner found time to sponsor the team, guiding it through a successful season. We’re making bucks!’’ exclaims Kendal Ascher as he counts money for the SCA. Parker Davis, Tracey Hicks, 7 Kristi Wilson, and Maryann Horch were overjoyed at the amount made by the annual Spirit Chain Contest. other schools, it’s ‘cool’ to get bad grades. At Mench- ville, it’s ‘cool’ to get good grades.”” Adding that the students and faculty allow for a refreshing atmosphere, Mrs. Maxine Morgan stated, “The people and what we have to offer is what makes Mench- ville great.” Likewise, Brid- get Lewis noted, “It’s really special how ev- eryone supports everyone else. In anything = thausls done.” Diversity was among the Monarchs; as Ryan Dun- Mike Walker Mike Walker Devoted practice after school gives the flag corps a chance to work out problems in routines. The flag corps Was an important part of halftime shows, giving the ef- fect of synchronized movement. ae : Photographic choices had to be made by yearbook photographers. Lee Coker had to make sure that each layout had an clear, dominant picture so the book would “ be enjoyable as well as thorough. ‘“‘How Rude!’’ exclaims Mrs. Page Roberts. Her humor and enthusiasm helped break the monotony of learnir for many eleventh grade students to whom she showed the comedy of both people and everyday life. PAN RESIS ttn ROA pl Kitty Talbot endy Huebner Mary Anne Corlett Mike Walker Preparations for the Homecoming assembly included making banners displaying the theme, ‘Moments to Re- member.”’ Carrie Thompson helped create the banners and backdrops for the Homecoming Court. With the addition of a new wing, changing classes was less of a problem; traffic problems were alleviated by the added space. Students were also provided with a well deserved break between second and third period. Opening 5 Leader of the band, Mr. David Anson conducts from | the newly constructed platform. It was built to give the director a better view of the band’s formations, allowing him better choreographing possibilities. | { { Pride and precision are evident in the Air Force Junior ROTC as they march. The team rose early to meet and practice before marching down Mercury Blvd. in the City of Hampton Christmas Parade. — I aeeaital 4 € és � . EN aE . ae ee A Ye Mike Walker Kitty Talbot Moments of relaxation are few for Jodie Daniel as he plays goalie for his physical education field hockey team. The classes played other sports including soccer, tennis, basketball, and tag football. Kitty Talbot 6 Opening can stressed, ‘There is a wide scope of human tal- ents at Menchville. But no matter how differ- ent each person is, the goal is always excellence.” Proof of the dec- laration that Menchville was a choice school was displayed every- where. Mike Man- gosing noted, “You can’t overlook the awards that Mench- ville has won. Be- sides the school winning national awards it- self, we have people who have been recognized for their talents and accom- plishments. The mere size ‘‘Folding the flag is taking care of the nation ... ’’ At the end of the day, AFIROTC members take down the American flag and flag of Virginia which are displayed in front of the school. of Menchville’s trophy case shows what we’ve done in athletics.” It’s clear to see that Menchville is the best all around. Menchville has a strong academic program, a variety of activities, and ath- Change of scenery motivates Kevin Reichert and John Taylor to be aware of their surroundings. Mr. Ron Whi- tenack found that Beginning Composition students were willing to learn in the open air. letics that encourage partic- ipation and good sports- manship. These qualities make Menchville the prize in the search for the high school that offers the most opportuni- ties to develop lead- ership qualities, build character, learn about a wide variety of subjects, make friends, and, of course, have fun. What more could a student want from a school? Discover Menchville it’s a smart move! — Mike Walker and Leah Parks — Cathy Paul Mary Anne Corlett Opening 7 LIVING GOOD LIFE While other schools suffered a sudden decline in enroll- ment, Menchville experienced an unprecedented influx of new students anxious to be- come a part of the Monarch family. Though many new stu- dents were freshmen, a sub- stantial number transferred from nearby schools and moved from various locations into recently built develop- ments within the Menchville zone. Some such complexes were The Harbours, Summer- lake, Maxwell Landing, and Earl of Warwick. Activities played an impor- tant role in the majority of the students’ lifestyles. These ac- tivities varied from the creation of beautiful music or graceful art to bearing the inner soul by helping the less fortunate; from commanding a group to follow one through bellows and rhythms created by bodily movements to persuading an audience to feel one’s emo- tions and think one’s thoughts. Students lived as near as across the street or as far away as the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Although 8 People they were different in many ways, they all shared the ca- maraderie and love for the school. The increase in Menchville’s population simply indicated the students’ love for the rich- ness of programs and people the school offered. This led people to make a conscious effort to move into the Mench- ville School zone. ‘‘Quite often realtors call about the Mench- ville boundaries because their clients are interested in their childr en’s attending Mench- ville, and many times parents have heard about the school even before they reach the city,’’ stated Mrs. Clara Hines. In return, Menchville wel- comed family members that were both new to and veterans of the area. She was truly a Monarch Melting Pot. — Leah Parks and Christine Kelly — Mary Anne Corlett Taking pride in capturing a member of the flag corps, James Ellington embraces the leg of Evett Samuels. Regarding his manners and proper etiquette, James kindly holds the flag while Evett struggles to maintain her balance. Day after day the lockers in the new wing challenge the strength and dexterity of frus- trated students like Angela Biggs, who fights her locker, which refuses to give in to force. They don’t make them like they used to,” she complains. Phil Stevens Confused expressions overcome the fea- tures of Doug Starnes as he studies his second semester schedule. He quickly memorized the paper instead of being forced to continually refer to it and risk the chance of losing it. Professional wrestling has become a popular pastime among many students such as Mike Mangosing, who chuckles at a wrestling move. The Hampton Coli- seum became the hot-spot for wrestling fans on slow Friday nights. About to discover the meaning of life, Neil Nimmo is entranced in deep thought the night before a major test. Although he doesn’t appear to study any notes, he is confident he can pass; “it’s the thought that counts.” People 9 OL Se Q: What Is A Senior? Sen-ior (sen’ yer) 1.) a person accorded dis- tinction in deference in respect for his age, or 2.) a sexually mature animal. After four, long years of countless exams and book re- ports, this special group of people de- serve the respect of the underclassmen. They are an inspiration to those who are beginning to doubt if they can endure an- other year. Seniors are complex beings that seem to defy all of the scientific laws. Their lives are full of contradictions and ironic twists. They are anxious to graduate, yet they Hair plastered to head with full can of hair spray Strained eyes Rash caused by the common disease “Senioritis” 10 Seniors are afraid of their future after graduation. They are full-grown adults, yet they do not have the same privileges as adults. They are at their peak intellectually, yet they are still naive. Many are indecisive at a time when their decisions are most important. Seniors usually ‘‘leave their nests’’ and either fly or crash. They have been pre- paring all their lives for graduation and they are ready for the challenge. This restlessness of the seniors infects them all, and they contract a disease called “senioritis.”’ — David Jones — 5% of remaining brain cells reserved for SAT’s Pearly whites Super biceps from four years of carrying books Any shoes he wants ALNURAH EBONY ADJOUA: Indoor Outdoor Track 9, 10; SCA Congress 9; Orchestra 9, 10; J.V. Cheerleading 10. MICHAEL HARRIS ALLEN: Tennis 10, 11, 12; Varsi- ty Club 12; Homecoming Float Committee 12; French Club 10, 11. AMY LYNN ALLRED: Executive Board 10; Home- coming Committee 9; Ring Dance Committee 11; SCA Congress 11; Latin Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Usher 9; FBLA 9, 12. DOMINIQUE MARIA AMSDEN: German Club 9, 10, Vly Ve JERALD ANDERSON: Chess Club 12. PAUL AUDREY ANDERSON: SCA 10, 11, 12; Vo- Tech 11, 12. LORIE ANN ARTIS: SCA Executive Board 11; Keyettes 10; Chemistry Club 10; Math Club 10; Homecoming Committee 10; SCA Float Committee 10. SAMUEL BUNN AVERY: Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 9, 10, 11, Parliamentarian 11; Varsity Club 11, 12; SCA Congress 10. REBECCA ANN BAGBY: Volleyball 9, 10; Debate- Forensics 10, 12; German Club 9, 10, Secretary 10; Chorus 10, 11; Math Club 9, 10; transferred from Gar-Field Senior High School, Woodbridge, Virginia 11. ANGELA CAROL BAILEY: City Science Fair Winner 10; HERO Proficiency Winner 11; Band 9; Vo-Mag 11; 12) Job 9, 10, 11; 12. RICHARD LYNN BAILEY JR.: Vo-Tech 11, 12; FBLA 12. HENRY BAKER: Band 9, 10, 11; Art Club 10, 11; Spanish Club 9, 10, 11; Track 9; Football 9; trans- ferred from Northwest High School 12. NANCY ELLEN BALL: Show Choir 10, 11, 12, Vice- president 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Court 10, 11; Regional Chorus 10, 11; Workshop Chorus 9; Exec- utive Board 9, 10, 11, 12; Swing Ensemble 9; A Cappella Choir 12; Homecoming Float Committee 9, 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Committee 11; All City Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12. VALARE M. BARFIELD: SCA Congress 9, 10; Span- ish Club 9, 10, Vice-president 10; FBLA 10, 12. KEVIN G. BARKLEY: Teacher’s Aide 12; FBLA 10, 11, 12; Campus Life 11, 12. PHILLIP JAMES BECK: SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA 10, 11; Drill Team 11; Color Guard 12. ALISON LOUISE BECKER: Swing Ensemble 10, 11, 12; International Thespians 9, 10, 11; French Club 9, 10; Regional Choir 11, 12; All City Choir 10, 11, 12; Prom Committee 12. ROBERT CHRISTOPHER BELT: Jazz Band 12: Or- chestra 12: J.V. Soccer 9. HARRY F. BENZ: National Honor Society 11, 12, President 12; Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Committee 11; Varsity Club 11, 12; Model U.N. 10, 11, 12; SCA Congress 9, 10; Executive Board 10, 11, 12; J.V. Cross Country 9; Key Club 11, 12. SANDRA GENE BERG: Chorus 9; Adventures Club 9; FBLA 9, 10, 11; Vo-Mag Honor Club 12; Teach- er’s Aide 10, 11, 12; COE 12; transferred from York High School, Yorktown, Virginia 10. ELANA MARIE BEVACQUA: Model U.N. 10, 11, 12, Delegation Leader 10, 11; Tennis 9, 10, 11; Social Studies Club 10, 11, Program Director; Keyettes 10; Key Club 11, 12; Girls’ State 11; Who’s Who 12; Executive Board 12; Homecoming Committee 12; National Honor Society 12; transferred from Den- bigh High School, Newport News, Virginia 11. ANGELA ALVE BIGGS: Basketball 9, 11; Track 11; SCA9 10311 12. WILLIAM THOMAS ACKISS ALNURAH EBONY ADJOUA SHAWN LEE AKIN MICHAEL HARRIS ALLEN AMY LYNN ALLRED RENETTE DENISE ALSTON MARY CATHERINE AMENDOLIA DOMINIQUE MARIA AMSDEN JERALD ANDERSON PAUL AUDREY ANDERSON ALEX ARRINGTON LORIE ANN ARTIS SAMUEL BUNN AVERY REBECCA ANN BAGBY ANGELA CAROL BAILEY HYUN KYUNG BAK HENRY BAKER RANDOLPH DEAN BALCHICK BRIAN EDWARD BALDWIN NANCY ELLEN BALL VALARE MESHEL BARFIELD KEVIN G. BARKLEY MARVELLE BARNES WARREN BATTLE ROY CHARLES BAUMGARDNER PHILLIP JAMES BECK ALISON LOUISE BECKER ROBERT CHRISTOPHER BELT HARRY F. BENZ SANDRA GENE BERG Seniors 11 LOE be EIDE After four years of high school, seniors finally learned it was helpful to get on the good side of their teachers. Picking up brownie points here and there was trans- formed into an art that certainly could not hurt semester grades, thus influencing college acceptance. Various anonymous seniors revealed their techniques: — You've got to talk on their wavelength. For instance, if it is a biology teacher, discuss a National Geographic you've recently read. Then ask about the family. Find something in common. — For me, it comes naturally. | talk as if | know what I’m talking about. Teachers don’t know any better, and they seem to be impressed. — Act casual with a touch of respect. Seem interested; they love it. 12 Seniors — Be good and pay attention the first two weeks of school. Then approach the teacher meekly with a problem in that particular subject. The teacher (without fail) will crack a joke. At this point it’s crucial to laugh. Thus, a lasting bond is formed and the rest of the year will be no problem. Most seniors found it easy and quite advantageous to befriend their teachers. Although it was discovered that math teachers were the hardest to fool, this did not stop students from trying. “‘It’s strictly fact,’’ commented one senior, “‘it’s diffi- cult sounding good if you don’t under- stand what you’re talking about.”’ As graduation approached, these tech- niques were revised to suit need: term papers, exams, projects, etc. Almost ev- ery senior could be found using one. — Kelly Mewborn — Mike Walker En route to Hampton’s Darling Stadium, Suzy McDan- iel braids Mrs. Betty Dixon’s rat tail. “Getting friendly” with teachers is most valuable to students, whether it is a friendly gesture or just being polite. LISA ANN BITTNER: National Honor Society 11, 12, Vice-president 12; Newspaper 11, 12, Managing Editor 12; Key Club 10, 11, 12; Executive Board 10, 11; German Club 9, 10, 11; SADD 10. BARRY BLACK: FBLA 9, 12; VICA 11, 12; Industrial Arts 10, 11; Mechanics 11; Auto Body 12. DOUGLAS M. BLACK: Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Indoor Track-10; Science Club 11, 12. ALICIA COLETTE BLACKWELL: International Thespians 9; SADD 12; FBLA 11, 12; COE 12. ROBYN M. BLACKWELL: Keyettes 9, 10; SCA Con- gress 9, 10, 11; SADD 10; Thespians 12; FBLA 9; Key Club 10, 11. SCOTT ERIC BLAKELY: Spanish Club 10; Tennis 10. GLORIA JEAN BLUNT: Homecoming Committee 9; Class Treasurer 9; SCA Congress 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 10; DECA 10, 11, 12; Who’s Who 12; Drill Team 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11; Intramural Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; SADD 9, 10, 11, 2, VOSSLYN M. BOOTHE: Key Club 9, 10; FBLA 12. JAMES H. BORDERS Il: FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; ROTC 9, 10; VICA 11, 12; SADD 12; Teacher’s Aide 9, 10; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; DECA 12; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 2 JOHN ALBERT BOWDEN: Philosophy Club 9, 10, 11; Baton 9, 10. DOUGLAS JAMES BRABRAND: Varsity Club 10, 11, 12, President 12; Model U.N. 10, 11, 12; SAC 12, Secretary 12; Executive Board 9, 10, 11, 12; Newspaper 12, Business Manager 12; Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Committee 11, Chairman 11; J.V. Basketball 9; French Club 9; Homecoming Float Committee 12; National Honor Society 12. AMY JO BRACKEN: Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12; SCA Congress 9, 10, 11; Executive Board 9, 10; Newspa- per 12, Feature Editor 12; Chess Club 12, Secretary 12; Homecoming Committee 9, 10, 12; Ring Dance Committee 11; Prom Committee 12; Campus Life 9, 10, 12: SADD 9, 10. DOUGLAS OWEN BRADFORD: SCA Executive Board 11, 12; Chess Club 12, Reporter 12; Wres- tling 12; French Club 9, 10; Latin Club 12; SCA Congress 9; Homecoming Committee 11, 12. TODD A. BRAKE: Wrestling 9, 10, 11; Spanish Club 11. ANGELA KAY BROOKS: Cross Country Manager 10, 11; Indoor Outdoor Track Manager 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Band 9, 10; Homecom- ing Float Committee 12. CHARLENE PATRICE BROWN: AFJROTC 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; International Thespians 9, 10, 11, 12; COE 12; Band 9; Drama 9, 10, 11, 12. CLIFFORD BROWN: Football 9, 10, 11, 12, Co- captain 10; Indoor Track 10; Wrestling 11, 12; In- dustrial Arts 9, 10, Vice president 9, 10; VICA 11, Delegate 11; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12. DEANNA KAY BROWN: SCA Executive Board 11, 12; Honor Roll 9, 10, 11, 12; Commended Student 12; SAC Representative 12; SHARP Program Semi- finalist 11; Homecoming Committee 11, 12; SADD 12; Sign Language Club 10; French Club 9, 10; National Honor Society 12. UN HUI NIA BROWN: Spanish Club 9, 10, 11, Sec- retary 9, 10, 11; SCA Executive Board 9, 10; Home- coming Committee 10, 11, Chairperson of Recep- tion 10, 11; FBLA 10, 11, 12; SADD 10; Campus Life 9; Science Club 10. ALEXANDER BUCKHORN: Vo-Tech 11; ICT 12. HUNG QUOC BUI: Computer Club 9, 10; Band 9, 10; French Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Commit- tee 11; Prom Committee 12; Homecoming Commit- tee 11, 12; Executive Board 11, 12; New Horizons 12; Math Club 9, 10; Chess Club 12; Science Club ELANA MARIE BEVACQUA ANGELA ALVE BIGGS LISA ANN BITTNER BARRY BLACK DOUGLAS M. BLACK ALICIA COLETTE BLACKWELL ROBYN M. BLACKWELL SCOTT ERIC BLAKELY GLORIA JEAN BLUNT VOSSLYN M. BOOTHE JAMES H. BORDERS II CHRISTOPHER C. BOTTOMS JOHN ALBERT BOWDEN DAVID WAYNE BOYD JR. DOUGLAS JAMES BRABRAND AMY JO BRACKEN DOUGLAS OWEN BRADFORD ANGELIQUE CHERIE BRADLEY TODD A. BRAKE ANGELA KAY BROOKS CLIFFORD BROWN DEANNA KAY BROWN UN HUI NIA BROWN ALEXANDER BUCKHORN HUNG QUOC BUI KENNETH ALAN BURGESS ANITA RENEE BURLEY RONALD BURROUGHS MONICA RENA CAINE HUGH BALDWIN CAMPBELL Seniors 13 AM YOU AFFORD 11? Find a good word to describe the senior class ... BROKE. Broke is what many seniors were 99% of the time. Why this serious lack of funds? Well, it all began at the end of the summer with the $5.00 sitting fee for senior pictures. Several weeks later proofs arrived and students were provided with the choice of pack- ages ranging in price from $32.95 to $154.95 (not exactly low budget). There were senior announcements to be ordered, test fees for SAT’s and, for those students applying to college, ad- mission fees. Senior males were bur- dened with the additional expense of prom. For the most part, they were re- sponsible for paying not only for dinner but also for tickets, tuxedos, and a corsage. 14 Seniors Just when seniors thought they would finally be able to start saving up again, they were hit with the additional expense of purchasing caps and gowns for graduation. With this constant bombardment of costs, it was no wonder that the most commonly asked question was not, “Dad, can | borrow the car?’’ but rather, “Dad, can | borrow some CASH!” Most seniors agreed, however, that the thought of graduating in June made being a senior a worthwhile investment. Lisa Bittner commented, “‘The enjoyment of my senior year far outweighed the cost of tom — Christine Kelly — i Phil Stevens Purchasing caps and gowns is just one of the many expenses faced by seniors. Other costs included prom, senior dues, pictures, graduation announce- ments, and college applications. Wee KENNETH ALAN BURGESS: Marching Band 9, 10; Concert Band 9, 10; ROTC 9; Rocket Club 9, 10; VICA 11, 12; Vo-Tech 11, 12; Symphonic Band 10; Flag Detail 9; FBLA 10. ANITA RENEE BURLEY: Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 10, 11; Vo-Mag 11, 12, Honors Club 11, 12; HOSA 10, 11, 12, Reporter 11, Secretary 12; FBLA So; PATRICE DIANA CAMPBELL: Sign Language Club 10; SADD 10; Geography Club 12, President 12. SELINA DENISE CAMPBELL: Flag Corps 10; SADD 10; Spanish Club 9; Latin Club 10, 12; FBLA 12; DECA 11; Thespians 10; SCA Congress 9; Keyettes 9; Homecoming Committee 12. SERENA ELIZABETH CARMEAN: National Honor Society 11, 12; Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Annual 12; French Club 9, 10, 11; Mixed Chorus 9; Homecom- ing Committee 10. JOHN CLIFTON CARVER: Executive Board 9, Trea- surer 9; FBLA 9, 10; SCA 9, 12; Thespians 9, 10, 11, 12; International Thespians 11, 12; Recording Secretary 12; Spanish Honor Society 9; Forensics Debate 11, 12. JOHN EDWARD CATLETT JR.: Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; J.V. Football 9; FBLA 12; Newspaper 10; Cam- pus Life 11, 12. JERRY THOMAS CATRON JR.: ROTC 9, 10; Rock- et Club 9, 10; Vo-Tech 11; Staff Aide 11. AUDRA CATHLEEN CAVE: French Club 9, 12; Ex- ecutive Board 11, Treasurer 12; SADD 11, 12, Re- porter 11; Homecoming Committee 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Committee 11. DEVAL LORENZO CHAMBLEE: FBLA 9; Varsity Club 10, 11; Flag Football 10, 11; Vo-Tech 11, 12. ERIC BERNARD CHANDLER: Indoor Outdoor Track 11, 12; Vo-Mag 11; Vo-Tech, 12; Baseball, 12. CHANREATHANER CHHAY: FBLA 10; COE 12. DWAYNE ALLEN CLAUD: Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12. CEPHAS CLAYTON, JR.: Spanish Club 9, 10; Vo- Mag HERO 11, 12; Vo-Mag Honors Club 11, 12; Staff Aide 10, 11, 12; Chorus 11; Drama 9, 10, 12; Intramural Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12; Culinary Profi- ciency Event 11, 12; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12. BARBARA ANN CLEARY: Track 9, 10; Chorus 9, 10,11, {2. NINA RENA CLEARY: Keyettes 9; FBLA 10, 11, 12; Staff Aide 12; DECA 12; A Cappella Choir 9, 10; SCA Congress 10, 12. SANDRA LEA CLOUTIER: Vo-Mag Honors Club 11, 12; Vo-Mag HERO 11, 12. DEBORAH LYNN COCKRELL: Orchestra 9, 10; SCA Congress 10; SCA Executive Board 11; Sign Language Club, President 10; FBLA 12; COE 12. MARIA CODISPOTI: Field Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12; Key Club 9, 10; Varsity Club 9, 10, 12; Class Presi- dent 9; DECA 11; Homecoming Court 9. EUGENE B. COLEMAN: FBLA 12; Football 9, 10, 12; Basketball 9, 10. DEANNA MARIE COLLAR: Indoor Outdoor Track 11, 12; Cross Country 11, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10, Executive Board 11; Homecoming Committee 11; Ring Dance Committee 11; Executive Board 12: Bealesee Float Committee 12, Prom Committee CHRISTOPHER W. COLLINS: Spanish Club 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA 12; Campus Life 12; Drama 9, 10. MICHAEL THOMAS COLVARD: Spanish Club 11; Campus Life 11, 12. PATRICE DIANA CAMPBELL SELINA DENISE CAMPBELL SHAWN DEREK CANFIELD KIMBERLY LISA CANTY SERENA ELIZABETH CARMEAN JOHN CLIFTON CARVER JOHN EDWARD CATLETT JR. AUDRA CATHLEEN CAVE DEVAL LORENZO CHAMBLEE ERIC BERNARD CHANDLER CASONYA MICHELLE CHATMAN MELANIE LYNN CHAVIS JAE SOO CHOI CEPHAS CLAYTON JR. NINA RENA CLEARY SANDRA LEA CLOUTIER DEBORAH LYNN COCKRELL MICHAEL KEVIN COCKRELL MARIA CODISPOTTI EUGENE B. COLEMAN DEANNA MARIE COLLAR CHRISTOPHER W. COLLINS MICHAEL THOMAS COLVARD CHRISTI L. COMEAUX ROBERT JAMES CONTI JASON B. COPES JOHN DUANE CORLISS DAVID WILLIAM CORRICK KELLY STEWART CORSON MICHAEL LYNN COWL Seniors 15 MARGARET F. COX PATRICK DOUGLAS CRAVEN ADRIENE ROSHELL CRAWLEY KELBY LAMAR CROPPER COURTNEY REYNOLDS CULP AMOUR KENYON CURTIS STEPHANIE LYNN CUSTER ANGELA DAWN DANIEL DIANE DENISE DAVIS GEORGE PARKER DAVIS JOY ELAINE DAVIS LAMONT HAL DAVIS JR. MICHELE MARIE DAVIS SUSAN DEMENO LaTONYA SHAVETTE DICKERSON RONALD DICKERSON KIMBERLY J. DILLON TAMERA DIXON TERRY G. DIXON MITCHELL N. DORST ROBERT ALAN DROUIN JASON DANIEL DUNCAN DAWN MARIE DUNHAM LAMONICA LAVETT EDMUNDS TRACIE LEIGH EDWARDS JAMES EARL ELLINGTON LINDA MICHELLE EEO mel STEVEN: KEITH ELEIS KEVIN LEWIS ELLISON DAVID SHIVAUN ETWAROO 16 Seniors a i a iy —E—_——————— CRISTI L. COMEAUX: Spanish Club 9, 10; Volley- ball 9, 10; Softball 9, 10, 12; FBLA 11, 12; Art Club 9, 10. JASON B. COPES: Spanish Club 9; Computer Club CjOn1 1,12; Art Club. 11 JOHN DUANE CORLISS: Campus Life 9,10, 11, 12; Homecoming Float Committee 12; Latin Club 11, 12: Bicycle Club 11. DAVID WILLIAM CORRICK: Show Choir 12, A Cap- pella Choir 10, 11; Male Chorus 9; Regional Chorus 10, 11, 12; Campus Life 9, 10; SCA Congress 12; Newspaper 10. KELLY STEWART CORSON: Swing Ensemble, Vice-President 10; Philosophy Club, Secretary 10; Forensics Debate 9, VICA 12, FBLA 12, SCA Congress 9, 10, 12; French Club 10, Intramural Bas- ketball 9; Unity Chorale Band 10; SADD 10. MICHAEL M. COULOMBE: ROTC 9, 10, 11, Color Guard 10, Flag Detail, 9, 10, 11;Rocket Club 10, 11, Commander 11; VICA 11, 12; AWS 11, 12, Treasur- er 12; College Night Honor Guard 10; Vo-Tech 11, 12. MARGARET F. COX: Vo-Mag HERO 11, 12; Vo- Mag Honor’s Club 11, 12; FBLA 11; Sign Language Club 10. PATRICK DOUGLAS CRAVEN: Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 12, District Championship 11; Cross Country 12; Track 11, 12; Varsity Club 12; National Jr. Hono r Society 9. ADRIENE ROSHELL CRAWLEY: Pom-Pom Squad 10; Concert Choir 9. KELBY LAMAR CROPPER: Wrestling 10; FBLA 11; ICE A: COURTNEY REYNOLDS CULP: Class Secretary 9; Honor Roll 9, 10; Homecoming Decorations Chair- person 10; Fall Production 11; DECA 12; SCA Exec- utive Board 12; SADD 11 Key Club 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; transferred from Peninsula Catholic High School, Newport News, Virginia 11. BRIAN JUERGEN CUNDIFF: Drama 11, 12; Soccer 11; Basketball 9; German Club 10; AIASA 9, 10. AMOUR KENYON CURTIS: Flag Corps 9, 11; Cheerleader 12; Drama 10, 11, 12, International Thespians 12; Keyettes 10; PA Announcer 11, 12; Spanish Club 9. STEPHANIE LYN CUSTER: Show Choir 10, 11, 12; Executive Board 12; Regional Chorus 11; Home- coming Float Committee 12; All-City Chorus 10, 11, 12; SCA Congress 9, 10. ANGELA DAWN DANIEL: SCA 9, 10, 11, 12. DIANE DENISE DAVIS: FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12, Report- er 11, Regionals 11, Regional Reporter 12; COE 12; Homecoming Committee 10, 11; SCA Congress 12. GEORGE PARKER DAVIS: National Honor Society 11, 12, Treasurer 12; 1986 Governor’s School, Hu- manities Program 12; Tidewater Challenge 11, 12; SCA Executive Board 11, 12; Chess Club 12; J.V. Soccer 9, 10; Golf 11, 12; Latin Club 10. JOY ELAINE DAVIS: FBLA 10, Orchestra 9, 10. MICHELE MARIE DAVIS: Honor Roll 9, 10, 11, 12: French Club 10, 11; FBLA 11, 12: SADD 12: Sci- ence Club 12; Second Place in Science Fair 11; National Honor Society 12. JACQUELINE ANNE DEMPSEY: Homecoming Court 9, 10, 11, 12; Gymnastics 9, 10, 11, 12, Co- Captain 12; Field Hockey 9, 10, Captain 10; FBLA 12; Varsity Club 9, 10; COE 12; Spanish Club 9; Softball 12. LATONYA SHAVETTE DICKERSON: Cheerleader 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; FBLA 10, 11; DECA 12; SADD 9; Keyettes 11, 12; Homecoming Committee Oh a RONALD DICKERSON: Indoor Outdoor Track 9, 10, 12; Marketing 11; DECA 12; Yell Leader 11; ROTC 11; SCA 11, 12. GOOD CLEAN FUN It is another Friday afternoon. You and your friends are planning your activities for the evening. What is there to do? The traditional party scene seems to be get- ting old. Newport News, although industrially growing, had limited activities for the youth of the city. Hampton built a new youth center, Checkers, for teenagers to gather, dance, and mingle amongst peo- ple their own age. Checkers, which fea- tured a DJ, dance floor, and a game room, seemed to be following the trend of hot spots set by Starz in Virginia Beach. Although moviegoing was still popular, many high school students seemed to be turning to the VCR. The teenagers usually gathered at a friend’s house, rented their favorite movies, and enjoyed the Friday night atmosphere that they created on their own. Many times students were forced to spend an evening at home, even if it was not their home. Some seniors assembled at David Moore’s house and enjoyed themselves for the traditional ‘“‘Night at Dave’s.’’ Although David Moore’s parents Sey RE. 9 oo ad seemed to be reluctant at times, they un- derstood that the facilities for teenagers were limited, and usually greeted the small assembly with snacks and drinks. Putt-Putt, where many students ended up going when nothing was going on, fea- tured a full game room and three mini-golf courses. Teenagers used to gather at Putt-Putt and loiter, but the management established a rule that to be on the prop- erty, tokens for the video games must be purchased. The new rule seemed to weed-out the ‘“‘trouble-makers’’ and make for a smooth night at Putt-Putt. Although the places for high school students were limited, teen dance halls, the VCR, and Putt-Putt seemed to be the trends for students who did not want the traditional party scene. All three choices were respectable and could fulfill the youth’s expectations of the weekend night. For students who wanted some- thing other than parties, dance halls, the VCR, and Putt-Putt seemed to be giving the high school student ‘‘good clean fun!”’ — Neil Nimmo — DCR ek eee O00 EEE Seer 258 roe th, ey wy Sie Rd WAN a ae ' 3 i vate) te SES 3 Ww a w. i ee ES : bs i wie ata Cathy Paul Avoiding the heat of summer, Brian Harper, Tammie Cunningham, Sandy Clements, and Heather Klose relax in the shade at Colony Pool. The pool provided several students with a summer place to relax away from home. Seniors 17 We want lips! We want lips! Thus be- gins the late night extravaganza known as The Rocky Horror Picture Show. View- ers don’t expect the insanity of the show, but the first time they see it, they are filled with antici — (Say it: consti — ) pation. They have heard from those who go regu- larly what the show is like; their curiosity is sparked, and by the time many people are seniors, they have been drawn (Not sketched but drawn) to the midnight mov- ie at least once. This is, of course, no ordinary movie. If it were, it would not have lasted the elev- en years that it has. It has become a ‘‘cult classic’’ for two main reasons. The first is that viewers act out the film in the aisle. They come to the theatre dressed as the various characters: Brad Majors; his fiancee, Janet ee ea Weiss; Dr. Frank N Furter; Ux his (Slaves) servants siete (Same thing), Riff- ies Raff and (What’s a your favorite col- or?) Magenta; agg and his cre- shia PCR ITES e (COln. Rocky!), : name but a few. Those who enjoy the show identify with one of the characters in it. This leads to their aisle performances during the show. The other reason people go to Rocky Horror is the audience participation. The audience reacts to lines and actions of the characters on the screen. The Crimi- nologist, for example, has a very short neck. When he first appears, the audi- ence shouts, ‘“‘That man has no neck!’’ Every time he comes on the screen, some joke is shouted about his neck. (Come a little closer, you neckless wonder.) The audience points out flaws in the film, 18 Seniors makes fun of the characters’ actions, and makes puns with the film’s words. When the credits show ‘‘Sue Blane,”’ the audi- ence shouts, ‘‘Don’t blame Sue!”’ Later in the film, a character says, ‘‘You’re to blame!”’ to which the audience responds, “No, Sue’s to blame.’’ Most first time viewers (virgins) do not expect this. Com- mented senior Harry Benz, ‘‘l really liked the way people interacted with the screen. | Knew people would be dressed up, but | didn’t expect them to yell things.”’ (And Betsy Ross used to sit at home and sew and sew ... ) And so, having seen the film, people have a wide variety of feelings about the show. Some find it “‘tacky”’ and “‘tasteless;’’ going to see it is (A picnic?) no picnic (Man! And ! brought the Wager. ants!). Others think it is Rt, ‘wonderful fun’’ and ‘‘a great thing to do Sat- urday nights.’’ Mr. Ken Bowen, the art teacher, has seen the show many times. He z explains, “It appeals to my sense of fun and my sense of cool. All | can say is that the people who don’t like it must not have a good sense of cool.’’ Junior Graham Orndorff has seen the show more times than he cares to remember. ‘‘My friends and | are the ones always shouting the lines. We know almost all of them.’’ He added, about the late hour of the show, “Who cares if we have to wait until mid- night to have fun? The fun is more impor- tant than the time.’’ Whether they liked it or not, everyone who saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show remembered it (For how long?) for a very, very long time. — Jeff A.R. Jones — KIMBERLY J. DILLON: Majorette 11, 12; Thespians 10. TERRY G. DIXON: ROTC 9,.10, 11, 12, Master Sergeant, 12; Vo-Tech 12, VICA 12, Campus Life (She MITCHELL N. DORST: French Club 9; Drama 10; FBLA 12. JASON DANIEL DUNCAN: Model UN 10, 11, 12; Executive Board 12; Newspaper 12; Key 11, 12; Chess Club 12. DAWN MARIE DUNHAM: Spanish Club 11; Math Club 11. LAMONICA LAUETTE EDMONDS: SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; ROTC 10; Vo-Mag HERO 12; DECA 12; Tennis 10; Indoor Track 10. JAMES EARL ELLINGTON: Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Jazz Band 10, 11, 12; Concert Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Omega League 12; Orchestra 10, 11. LINDA MICHELLE ELLIOTT: Pep Club 9; HOSA 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 10, 12; Junior Achievement 11, Vice President 11; FBLA 9; Staff Aide 10; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; Vo-Mag Honors Club. KEVIN LEWIS ELLISON: Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; Wrestling 10; FBLA 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Industrial Arts 9, 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 9, 10. DAVID SHIVAUN ETWAROO: Band 9, 10, 12; Soc- cer 10. TROY PEARSON FAISON: Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10, 11; Campus Life 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; Marching Band 9, 10; Concert Band 9, 10; Stage Band 9, 10; Transferred from Mathews High School 11. LENNY A. FAMILANT: French Club 9, 10; Key Club 11, 12; Model UN 11, 12; Annual 12; Lab Assistant 11; Who’s Who 12; JV Basketball 10; JV Golf 10; JV Track 9; SCA Congress 12. JERRY M. FAUNTLEROY: Home Economics 9; Electricity 10, 11; ICT 12. TANYA TERRELL E FAVOR: SCA Executive Board 9: FBLA 12. CYNTHIA GAYLE FILER: National Honor Society 11, 12, Secretary 12; French Club 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12; SCA Executive Board 12; SCA Con- gress 11; Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12; SADD 11; SAC 12; Executive Board 10, 11. MICHAEL DAVID FINDLAY: Tennis 9, 10; FBLA 12. TIMOTHY C. FLEMMING: Chorus 9, 10; Vo-Mag HERO 11, 12; Student Aide 11; Indoor Track 12; Culinary Proficiency 11, 12; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; Intramural Basketball 11. DARRELL KaNEITH FLIPPEN: Track Field; Vo- Tech; Spanish Club; Flag Football. MARVA LYNN FLOWERS: Concert Choir 9; FBLA 10, 11, 12; French Club 10; Keyettes 10; COE 11, 12; A Capella Choir 11, 12. JERRY CARTER FOSTER: Industrial Arts 11; FBLA 12; Intramurals 10, 11. JEANNIE ELIZABETH FOX: Sign Language Club 11. DANIEL LEE FURMAN: DECA 10; Philosophy Club 10; Spanish Club 10; Campus Life 11, 12. EDITH MARIE GAINER: DECA 12; Homecoming Committee 10; Spanish Club 10; SADD 10. ELIZABETH ANNE GALO: International Thespians 9, 10, 11, 12, Chaplain 12; Flag Corps 10, 11, 12, Co-captain 11, Captain 12; Forensics 10, 11, 12; Newspaper 12, News Editor 12; SCA Congress 12; Spanish Club 9, 10, 11; Band Council 11, 12. JEFFREY WARREN GARY: Key Club 9, Industrial Arts 10; Vo-Mag 11; FBLA 11, 12; COE 11; VICA LAMISHA LYNETTE EWIN TROY PEARSON FAISON LENNY A. FAMILANT TANYA TERRELLE FAVOR MICHELE FENNELL CYNTHIA GAYLE FILER MICHAEL DAVID FINDLAY DARRELL KaNEITH FLIPPEN SCOTT MATTHEW FLORO MARVA LYNN FLOWERS JERRY CARTER FOSTER DANIEL LEE FURMAN EDITH MARIE GAINER LISA M. GALLMAN ELIZABETH ANNE GALO JEFFREY WARREN GARY NAPOLEON GARY DAVID CONRAD GELLNER MINDY NOEL GILLARS HARVEY LEE GILLIAM SUZY GILMONT SANDRA LYNNE GODWIN CHRISTOPOHER VAN GOFF JOHN ROBERT GORBETT DEVITA NICOLE GORE Je KELELY2GRAVES WILLIAM SCOTT GRAY KAREN DOREEN GREEN MARGARET NOBLE GREEN GEORGIA DIANE GROSHONG Seniors 19 Phil Stevens ASPHALT JUNGLE Thursday, November 6. The weekend of the long-awaited Menchville-Denbigh football game had almost arrived. Tra- dition dictated that brave Menchville students do something to show their spirit versus their long-time rivals. The mission was scheduled to start at pre- cisely 10:00 pm. Camouflaged pants and painted faces were the required garb. The mission: paw prints, all down Lucas Creek Road to Denbigh High School. 9:30 — It was time to double check the equipment. All seventeen cans of spray paint were accounted for. The tension was mounting. No one could wait any longer. 9:45 — The assault began. Bars of the “Mission Impossible’ theme were be- ing hummed in the assault vehicles. 9:50 — The car was parked, and the artists assembled along the road. A mad dash was made for the four-way stop at Colony and Lucas Creek Roads. Surprisingly, artists were com- ing out of every imaginable hiding place. The group that was once a small commando team was now a ull- fledged army. 10:00 — The decision to split up into groups was made. Each team re- grouped and the barrage continued. The roads were crowded, but the fear- less artists kept painting away. The shallow ditches, draping trees, and gar- bage cans lining Lucas Creek Road served as convenient hiding places when automobiles approached. Time was flying and the pawprints were mak- ing their way closer to Denbigh High School. 11:00 — The pawprints had reached the intersection of Denbigh Blvd. and Lu- cas Creek Road. What now? One eager soldier suggested a giant paw print in the middle of the intersection. Everyone agreed to the proposed finale. 11:15 — In between cars one could see swarms of Monarchs and former Mon- archs painting on the road. Traffic was directed around the wet paint. “Some angry civilllans made threats, but they were to no avail. The painting contin- ued. The paw print was almost complete. 12:00 — The police arrived! It was time for a fast exit! The army dispersed; three here, four there, and one or two hiding o n the spot. Two gallant soldiers were captured. The rest were chased. Arresting officer, and former Menchville student, Mike Grinstead commented, “Students think it’s harmless, but it is still breaking the law.’’ — David Moore — 12: NAPOLEON GARY: Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Intra- murals 9, 10, 11. DAVID CONRAD GELLNER: Executive Board 12; Key Club 10, 11, 12; French Club 9; Math Club 10. AUDREY BELINDA GILBERT: Track 9, 10, 11; FBLA 9, 10, 11; Pep Club 9, 10, 11; Vo-Mag HERO 11; Softball 11; Drill Team 9, 10; Volleyball 9, 10, 11; SCA 9; Transferred from Ferguson High School, Newport News, Virginia 12. MINDY NOEL GILLARS: Executive Board 9; VICA 11; FBLA 9, 10, 12; COE 11, 12; Keyettes 10. HARVEY LEE GILLIAM: SCA 9; Intramural Volley- ball 12; Flag Football 12. SANDY LYNNE GODWIN: Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Newspaper 11; SADD 10, 11; Concert Choir 9; Spanish Club 10. De’VITA NICOLE GORE: Debutante 12; FBLA 12; Keyettes 12; Homecoming Committee 11; Flag Corps 11, 12; SADD 12; Concert Choir 9; COE 12; French Club 9; Girl Scouts 9, 10, 11. JOHN LEE GRAINGER: VICA 11, 12; Vo-Tech 11, 12 J. KELLY GRAVES: Football 9, 10; Indoor Track 10, 12; Campus Life 12; Flag Football 12; Weight Lifting 11 MARGARET NOBLE GREEN: Field Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12; Show Jazz Choir 10, 11, 12, Vice Presi- dent 12; Swing Ensemble 9; Executive Board 11; A Capella Choir 12; Regional Chorus 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Court 10; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Workshop Chorus 9. GEORGIA DIANE GROSHONG: FBLA 12; Spanish Club 9. PAMELA ELIZABETH GUICE: Bowling 9; Annual 9, Phil Stevens Phil Stevens From every angle imaginable, pride was displayed with gold, purple, and white paw prints creating a pathway down Lucas Creek Road toward Denbigh High School. 20 Seniors PAMELA ELIZABETH GUICE LORI ANN GUNTER CHARLOTTE HALLETT SELENA MARIA HANKINS BONNIE EVELYN HANSEN SIBYL DENISE HARRINGTON KEITH EDWARD HARRIS EUGENIA HARRISON BRIAN JAMES HARPER KENNETH LEE HART CAREY DENISE HARVEY MICHAEL J. HASKINS ROGER DALE HEATHERLY ll STEPHEN RUSSELL HEIDENTHAL STEVE C. HELDERMAN y Phil Stev Geet All photos dim ens Seniors 20 st ie 4 Lm ¥ b 3 CYNTHIA HENDERSON LISA HERBERT CRYSTAL RENEE HICKS FLORESE OLIVIA SYLIVIA HICKS AMY CLARE HILKER CATRINA IVETTA HILL KIMBERLY RAQUELLE HINES KEVIN HINKLE KAREN MARIE HOARD CARLA BANARA HODGE HEIDI JOAN HOEFT JERR T. HOWER LISA MARIE HUDSON SHANNON JOANNE HUGHES CANDACE MARIA HUNDLEY PAUL D. JACKSON RAYMOND L. JACOBS MICHELLE JANKE ELLIS ARNAZ JEFFERSON JULIUS’ 0, JEGEDE ANTONIO D. JOHNSON EARL LINWOOD JOHNSON JR. JOSEPH JOHNSON LASHAWNYA DENISE JOHNSON JANET ANN JOHNSON DAUN RENEA JOLLY ANGELIA JONES CURTIS JONES DAVID ASHLY JONES GEORGE C. JONES 22 Seniors oy ll re ae es Cee mt TI 10: FBLA 11, 12; Forensics 12. CHARLOTTE S. HALLETT: Spanish Club 9, 10. SELENA MARIA HANKINS: FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; ‘Keyettes 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 11, Vice President 12: Executive Board 11; Latin Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Flag Corps 10; Homecoming Committee 9; SCA Congress 9, 10, 11. “BRIAN JAMES HARPER: A Cappella Choir 10; SCA 10, 11; Male Chorus 9; Science Club 10. -SIBYL DENISE HARRINGTON: Annual 10; Science 'Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Reporter 10; SADD 10, 11; 'Keyettes 9, 10, 11, Historian, 10; Math Club 9, 10, 141, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11, Reporter, 11; French Club 9, 10; Dance Team 10; Philosophy Club 10. ‘KEITH EDWARD HARRIS: J.V. Soccer 10; Key Club 10; Wrestling 10; Industrial Arts Club 11; VICA 12. CAREY DENISE HARVEY: Spanish Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Campus Life 10. ROGER DALE HEATHERLY Il: Marching Band 9, (10, 11, 12; Symphonic Band 9, 10, 11, 12; AFu- ROTC 9, 10, 11, 12, Group Commander 12; Color Guard 9, 10, 11, 12, Commander 10; Rocket Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Commander 10; Armed Drill Team 11, 12: German Club 10, 11; Who’s Who 11; Intramurals | 9, 10, 11. JOHNN PATRICK HEDGES: National Honor Society thar STEPHEN RUSSSEL HEIDENTHAL: International _Thespians 11, 12; Telecommunicatios 12; DECA 11; | ROTC 9, 10, 11, 12; Color Guard 9, 10, 11; Drill Team 11, 12; Chess Club 12. STEVE C. HELDERMAN: French Club 9, 10; Com- ' munications Club 9; FBLA 12. _ CRYSTAL RENEE HICKS: DECA 10, 11, 12, Secre- | tary 12; FBLA 9, 10, 12; French Club 9, 10, 11; _ Spanish Club 11; SCA Congress 9, 11, 12; Home- _ coming Committee 9, 10, 11, 12; SADD 10, 12; Key Club 9; Honor Roll 9, 10, 11, 12. | FLORESE OLIVIA SYLVIA HICKS: French Club 9, ' 10, Vice President 10; DECA 10, 11, 12, President 12; SADD 10; Executive Board 11; SCA Congress | 12. | AMY CLARE HILKER: German Club 9, 10, 11, 12, | Treasurer 12; Key Club 12; Math Club 9, 10; _ Keyettes 9; Homecoming Committee 10. _ KIMBERLY RAQUELLE HINES: Keyettes 9, 10, 11, | 12, President 12; Thespians 9; International Thespi- ans 10, 11, 12; Executive Board 9, 10, Treasurer 11; _ Latin Club 9, 10, 11, 12; SADD 11, 12; SAC 11, 12; | International Keyettes 11, 12. _ HEIDI JOAN HOEFT: Cheerleading 10, 11, 12, Co- | captain 12; Annual 12, Activities Editor 12; Varsity _ Club 12; Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 9, 10, _ 11, 12; FBLA 12; Track 10; Gymnastics 9, 10, 11; | Homecoming Princess 12. LISA MARIE HUDSON Marching Band 9, 10, 11, _ 12; Concert Band 9, 10; Symphonic Band 10, 11, _ 12; SADD 10; Thespians 12; Drama 10, 11, 12; _ National Leadership and Service Award 12. SHANNON JOANNE HUGHES: Gymnastics 9, 10 CANDACE MARIA HUNDLEY: Show Choir 11, 12, _ Officer Choreographer; Summer Institute for the _ Arts 12; SCA Executive Board 12; Executive Board 11; Ring Dance Committee 11; Float Committee 11; _ Homecoming Committee 12; Thespians 10; Science | Club 9; Art Club 11, 12. _ PAUL D. JACKSON: FBLA 12; VICA 12. _ RAYMOND L. JACOBS: Computer Club 12, Secre- | tary 12; Chess Club 12; Rocket Club 10. MICHELLE ELIZABETH JANKE: Thespians 11; _ Cheerleader 9, 10, Treasurer 9; Key Club 10; Show Jazz Choir 12; A Cappella Choir 12; Campus Life 11; Transferred from Peninsula Catholic, Newport News, Virginia 10. FACE THE NATION Members of the senior class actively participated in the United States Con- gressional election in preparation for re- sponsibilities they will encounter as adults. The government teachers spon- sored a mock election to provide students with the opportunity to vote for the candi- date of their choice. Seniors also partici- pated in a role playing activity of Con- gress, which dealt with the making of laws. Each senior had his own opinion about the two candidates, Representative Herb Bateman and Senator Bobby Scott. Xeroxed campaign platforms from news- papers and magazines, and television ad- vertisements briefed seniors on the candi- dates’ views and the proposed amendments. In their mock elections, seniors learned the voting process, as well as the opera- tion of a voting machine. During govern- ment classes, seniors were permitted to use the machine to vote on four proposed amendments and the congressional can- Government classes participated in the close election between Herb Bateman and Bobby Scott. Jeff Joyce helps Bateman on Election Day, November 4. Bateman won over Scott, returning to the House of Representa- tives. didate of their choice. Many seniors were unsure of how to vote on the amend- ments. Senior Lynette Yancy stated, ‘‘| found that the four issues being voted on could be easily misinterpreted.’’ Although seniors found the issues highly debatable, their choice for congressman, as indicat- ed by the school-wide election, was in favor of Herb Bateman, who actually won the election. The mock election was a fun learning experience for all involved. In addition to the mock election, many seniors participated in volunteer work on the campaigns for extra credit in their government classes. Their assignments included distributing literature and post- ing signs. Some supported their candi- date by working at campaign headquar- ters, while others assisted at the polls on election day. About working at the polls, senior Sharron Taylor noted, “‘Helping to get my candidate into office gave me a good feeling.’’ This particular election was a close race, and most were proud to be able to participate in campaigning and take part in a national election. — Lenny Familant — Kitty Talbot Seniors 23 With a wide variety of students, Mench- ville was a melting pot for many different races and nationalities. To help these new students get adjusted, a program entitled EASE was started by Mr. Samuel Kho- shaba in cooperation with the school sys- tem. EASE was used to help the students adjust to their new school. Mr. Knhoshaba, being from Iraq, knew the difficulty in ad- justing to a new area and new customs. The new students came from England, Finland, China, Cambodia, Germany, |!s- rael, the Phillipines, as well as the United States. The meetings were spent discuss- ing problems and differences in American life and lifestyles in their native countries. Other topics of discussion included self- improvement and native holiday celebrations. Two foreign exchange students from Finland and Germany experienced life as American high school students. Ilka Bauer, from Germany, came to Virginia in August. She expressed her preference explaining, “‘l like Germany better be- cause | study more here and get to do less thinking.”’ Jyriki Karkinen, nicknamed ‘“Jerky,’’ was the group’s spokesman. He arrived from Finland in September with Marika Virtanen and stayed until June. Jyriki enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of America. ‘‘There is more freedom here. School is easier and there isn’t as much expected from you. The economy here is also cheaper. | did, however, miss a Finn- ish Christmas — the darkness, the cold, the lights, and my relatives.”’ 24 Seniors = The rest of the students in the group moved with their families to Virginia. The families came for many different reasons. LaCana Shraye, who came from Cambc- dia five years ago, came to the United States for ‘‘freedom, survival, and an ed- cation.”’ Lily Lin, from China, also came here for an education. ‘‘My family came here two years ago because the United States has better universities. After | train to be an architect, | would like to go back to China.”’ Most of the members agreed that this school system was easier than their previ- ous ones. Many foreign students agreed that there were less freedoms here and friendships were not stressed enough. The exchange students quickly agreed they missed their winter holidays. When asked what they would do to improve our school, they were in total agreement: longer lunches, bigger lockers, and fewer people. Jyriki summarized the group’s feelings. ‘“‘We wish the friendships in this school weren’t so superficial, and that the teachers were closer to the students. We’ve enjoyed being here so far and be- ing a part of this group. The group has let us share our feelings and knowledge about this country and many others.’’ — Raynor Hutchinson — EASE: Front Row: Robert Brooks, Germany; Berkeley Brandt, England; Mr. Sam Khoshaba, advisor; Back Row: President Jyriki Karkinen, Finland; Dana Schenhar, Israel; Marika Yirtanen, Finland; Kristen Vik, Norway; Connie Fulps, Phillipines; Naomi Shaye, New Jersey; Lily Lin, China; Ilka Bauer, Germany Wendy Huebner ANTONIO D. JOHNSON: Basketball 9, 10, 11; DECA 10, 11; Drama 11; Wrestling 9, 10; ROTC 9, LO eoleleenl es JOSEPH JOHNSON: FBLA 12; ROTC 11, 12; SCA 10, 11; Industrial Arts 9, 10. LASHAWNYA DENISE JOHNSON: Indoor Track 9, 11; Cross-Country 10; Spanish Club; HOSA 12; Outdoor Track 10; CHROME 12; Who’s Who 12; Educational Talent 12. AMANDA V. JONES: ROTC 9, 10; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; DECA 10, 112,12; ICT 11; Office Sercive 9, 10; FBLA 10. DAVID ASHLY JONES: Annual Layout Editor 12; Newspaper Artist Writer 11; SCA 12, Parliamen- tarian; Chess Club 12, President; Wrestling 12; Computer Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 10; French Club 9, 10; Math Club 11. GEORGE C. JONES: J.V. Football 9; Track 11, 300 and 100 meter hurdles; Campus Life Flag Football 11, 12; Vo-Tech 11, 12. JEFFERY ALEXANDER ROSS JONES: 1986 Gover- nor’s School for the Gifted — Theatre Program 11; Mad Hatters’ Theatre 10; International Thespians 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 12; Annual 12, Managing Edi- tor 12; Center Stage 12; Williamsburg Players 11; New Horizons — Biology Chemistry 11; American Legion Boys’ State 11; Debate Forensics 9, 10, 12, 2nd Place Dramatic Interpretation 12; Chemistry Club 10; National Honor Sociey 12; Golden Society of MFU 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice President 9, 10, 11, 12. JENNYFER JONES: Homecoming Chairman 12; Symphonic Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Jazz Ensemble 10, 11, 12; Marching 9, 10, 11, 12; Show Choir Band 10, 11, 12; Class Executive Board 10, 12; SCA Executive Board 12, Reporter 11; Orchestra 9, 10; Key Club 9, 10, 11; Who’s Who 11; United States Collegiate Wind Band 11; French Club 9, 10. MARGARET A. JONES: French Club 9, 10; Track 11; Homecoming Court 11, 12. REGGIE L. JONES: Track 9; Drill Team 9; VICA 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 12. BRIAN SCOTT JORDAN: Baseball 9, 10; Key Club 10; Spanish Club 10. RANDY FITZGERALD JORDAN: Marching Band 9, 11, 12, Captain 12; Football 9, 10; Track 9, 12; Jazz Band 11, 12; Presidential Physical Fitness Award 9, 10. GRACE MICHELLE JOYNER: COE 11, 12; FBLA ti 2. JYRKI J.L. KARKINEN: International Club 12; Soc- cer 12; Campus Life 12; Body Building 12; SCA Congress; Finnish Foreign Exchange Program 12. LAURA LOUISE KEEVER: Key Club 9; Spanish Club 10; Gymnastics Team 9, 10. DAWN MARIE KELLER: FBLA 12; SADD 12; French Club 10. LINDA DENISE KELLER: FBLA 11, 12; Softball 11. WILLIAM B. KELLEY: Varsity Club 9, 10, 11; Wres- tling 9, 10, 11; Chess Club 10, 11, 12. CHRISTINE M. KELLY: International Thespians 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11; Yearbook Staff 12; P.A. Announcements 12. BARRY C. KENNEDY: Chess Club 12; Children’s Theatre 9; Fall Production 12. BAIRD F. KILPATRICK: Football 11, 12; Wrestling 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11; Varsity Club 11, 12; AIASA 9, 10, 11, 12, President 9, 10; FBLA 12. SEI H. KIM: National Honor Society 11, 12; New Horizons Biology Chemistry 11, Physics 12; Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Cross Country 10, 11; VA Jr. Academy of Science 10; Bausch Lomb Science Award 11; Newspaper Staff; Science Club 10; Chemistry Club 10; French Club 10, 11. ANTHONY C. KING: AFJROTC 12, Group Com- JEFFERY ALEXANDER ROSS JONES JENNYFER JONES MARGARET ANN JONES REGGIE L. JONES WILLIAM EDGAR JONES WILLIE M. JONES BRIAN SCOTT JORDAN RANDY FITZGERALD JORDAN PAUL JEFFREY JOYCE JR. GRACE MICHELLE JOYNER LAURA LOUISE KEEVER DAWN MARIE KELLER STEVEN CHRISTOPHER Ic Lele WILLIAM G. KELLEY CHRISTINE M. KELLY ‘English is as hard as German’’ is the thought that occupies the busied mind of German born Ilka Bauer (below). She arrived in the United States in August — just before the beginning of school. Well adjusted to her change of coun- tries, Finnish exchange student Marika Virtanen (left) studies to learn more English to take back to Finland with her. Her adjustment was aided by her involvement in EASE, a group made to help new students comfortably adjust to high school life. Mike Walker Mike Walker Seniors 25 Bi es Pens we wee, ake) 4 ER OR ee abe Te it BAIRD F. KILPATRICK SEI H. KIM JOSEPH ANTHONY KIMBEL ANTHONY CLIFFORD KING CHERYL HOPE KNIGHT AMILIE H. LaCROIX SCOTT A. LAINE JAMES ARMAND LAMM CALVIN LAMONT LANGFORD TERRY LANDON LAWRENCE GEORGE BUSBEE LEAGUE JR. RYAN BLAINE LEBRON MARKETA DUSHA LEE SABRINA MICHELLE LEE MARY ELIZABETH EEGGEIMm BRIDGET SHANNON LEWIS JAMES LEWIS Ill MICHAEL ANTHONY LEWIS SHARON LEWIS SHEILA LOUISE LEWIS ARVIN CLARENCE LIFSEY JUN VERGARA LLANTADA JULIE LOCKLEAR WAYNE WILLIAM LOCKWOOD YENG KIM LY MARTHA RUTH MAHONE MICHAEL C. MANGOSING MARK MANLEY BRUCE R. MANNING LISA CATHERINE MARTIN 26 Seniors mander 12; Armed Drill Team 9, 10, 11, 12, Com- mander 11, 12; Color Guard 9, 10; Saber Team 9, 10, Commander; German Club 12; Wrestling 10; Outdoor Recreation Club 9; Science Club 10. LAURA ELIZABETH KING: Field Hockey 9, 10; Key _ Club 10; French Club 9, 10; FBLA 11, 12; Keyettes 9; Art Club 12. _ CHERYL HOPE KNIGHT: Executive Board 10, Trea- — surer 10; Key Club 9, 10, 11; French Club 9, 10; Band 9. AMILIE H. LaCROIX: SCA Board 9, Treasurer 9; HOSA 11, 12, Treasurer 11, President 12; Honors Club 11, 12; SADD 11, 12, Reporter 12, FBLA 12; _ Staff Aide 9, 11; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12. LISA LYNN LANDIS: SAE 10, 11; FBLA 11, 12: SCA Board 11; Special Olympics Chaperone 11; Vo-mag 12; Vo-Tech 11; Marshall Academic Festi- _ val 11; Tranferred From Ripley High School, West Virginia. TERRY LONDON LAWRENCE: Television Ae 12: Electroncs 10; Public Seaking 11. | GEORGE BUSBEE LEAGUE: Latin CLub 9, 10, 11; Varsity Club 11, 12, Chaplain 11, 12; Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 11. MARKETA DUSHA LEE: Band 9; DECA 10, 11, 12; _ SADD 10; Keyettes 11, 12; FBLA 12; Pep Club 12. _ SABRINA MICHELLE LEE: Marching Band 9; Con- _ cert Band 9; Rifle Corps 10; SADD 10. _ MARY ELIZABETH LEGGET: Campus Life 10, 12: _ Thespians 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 10; FBLA 12. BRIDGET SHANNON LEWIS: National Junior Honor Society 9; Latin Club 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 9; SADD 12, Tranferred From Bethel High School, Hampton, VA. JAMES LEWIS: Track 11, 12; Electronics Club 9, 10; Vo-Tech 11, 12. MICHA EL ANTHONY LEWIS: Track 9, 10; FBLA 12; COE 12; Pep Club 12. SHEILA LOUISE LEWIS: SCA Congress 9; Spanish Club 9; Sign Language Club 10, 11; Thespians 10, 11; COE 12; Homecoming Committee 12. JULIE LOCKLEAR: Executive Board 12; Baseball 11, 12, Manager 11, 12; HOSA 12, Parliamentarian 12; Varsity Club 12; Mascot 12; Pep Club 12; Latin Club 10, 11; FHA 9, 10, Historian; FBLA 10; SCA Congress 9, 10, 12. WAYNE WILLIAM LOCKWOOD: Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12; New Horizon Physics Program 12; French Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Staff Aide 12. YENG KIM LY: DECA 12, Honor Club 9, 10, 11. MARTHA RUTH MAHONE: Spanish Club 9, 10, 11; Campus Life 9, 10; SADD 10. MICHAEL C. MANGOSING: Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice President 11; Jazz Ensemble 10, 11, 12; Sym- phonic Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Representative 12; Chess Club 12; Orches- tra 11, Executive Board 11, Technical Opportunities For Peninsula Students (NASA) 12; SCA Congress 12 BRUCE R. MANNING: French Club 10; SCA Con- gress 10. VERNON L. MARSHALL: Computer Club 9, 10, 11, 12, President 11, Vice President 12; Science Club 9, 10; SCA Congress 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA 12; Industrial Arts Club 9, 10, 11; Telecommunications 12; SADD 10911; LISA CATHERINE MARTIN: Marching Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary 11, President 12; Symphonic Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Orchestra 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, Key Club 9, 10. JANICE MARIE MATTHEWS: German Club 10; HOSA 11, 12; Honors Club 12; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12. PAUL E. McCLUNG: Computer Club 9, 10, 11, 12, ee BRUSH STROKES While many are encouraged to develop their talents in the areas of science or business, two talented students have worked toward careers in art. Seniors Candace Hundley and Mike Wetterhahn completed four successful years studying arts and graphics. Their talents have been discovered and rewarded be- seca fore entering their careers. Candi won the Shipyard Cen- tennial Art Contest and Mike has a portrait displayed in the Pentagon. Seeing her picture on dis- play before she knew she had won first prize was the biggest surprise Candi received. Through a coincidence, Candi was performing with Show Choir on the night that her pic- ture was unveiled to the pub- lic. She attributes her inspira- tion to Rembrant for realism in portraits, and Eric Barnes, offi- cial artist for the 1984 Olym- pics, for the emotion he cre- ates through his work. ‘‘His distortion of realism creates a mood and feeling,’’ commented Candi. In describing her frustration with art, Candi explained, ‘““You can’t do art just to get it done. It has to be almost a subconcious thought. When you sit down and let your Mike Walker Mike Walker Creativity take over, that’s when art happens.”’ Mike’s unique honor of having an air- brush painting hanging in the Pentagon began as a gift for his father. The subject of the portrait is an airforce fighter pilot, as was Mike’s father once before. Mr. «e Wetterhahn brought the paint- _ ing to the Pentagon where a public relations specialist took a special interest in it because few portraits in the Pentagon were created with an airbrush. An air brush consists of an air compressor and gun connect- ed by a hose. As the compres- sor suctions air, it travels through the hose into the gun. Air mixes inside the gun and is forced out. The amount of paint and the size of the spray may be adjusted. Mike plans to pursue a career as a free- lance or commercial artist. His advice to aspiring artists is to be an individual and ‘Do something that appeals to yourself.” — Leah Parks — Seniors 27 KEEPING THE TRADITION Juniors had anxiously awaited the arriv- al of their class rings for two and a half years. Little did they know that what was to be the highlight of their junior year would be little more than a troublesome responsibility in the months to come. Any senior could vouch for the fact that those beloved class rings seemed to be plagued, cursed, and possessed with a mind of their own. They exemplified every aspect of Murphey’s Law, as everything that could go wrong did. Orders were in- correctly filled, stones incorrectly cut, and sizes incorrectly calculated. These problems were minor, however, and the ever cooperative ‘“‘Herff Jones man’’ (the company in charge of Mench- ville’s rings) was always willing to rectify any mix-ups. In addition to the company mix-ups, seniors found another big prob- lem was keeping track of their rings once they had them. An informal survey of se- niors who had purchased class rings showed that a good 12% had lost their rings. “‘l lost my ring,’ recalled Mike 28 Seniors Walker, ‘‘and a few months later a woman called me and told me she had found it. | rushed to claim it only to find that it hac been run over by several cars and re- duced to an amorphous piece of metal.” With the hodgepodge of misfortunes that surrounded their class rings, one would expect seniors’ previous feelings of endearment toward their rings to be transformed to those of animosity. This was not the case, however. Despite the many problems, most seniors were still glad they purchased rings. “Years from now we can look back at our rings and be reminded of the years we’ve spent at Menchville,’’ stated Michelle Shupe, ‘‘and as for the problems we had with our rings, well, they’ll probably bring us a good laugh.”’ — Christine Kelly — Not all rings were treated kindly. Mike Walker's class rings, for instance, was lost for months and found only after being run over by several cars. Even after these minor catastrophes Mike’s ring was replaced by the Herff Jones representative. Kitty Talbot President 12; BRIAN KEITH McCOY: ROTC 9; FBLA 11; Football 10, 11; Wrestling 11; Basketball 10. DANIELLE CHARREE McDADE: Track Field 10; Thespians 11, 12. GARY L. McDANIEL: Vo-Tech 11, 12. JAMES JOSEPH MERKT: Wrestling 9, 10. KELLY JANE MEWBORN: French Club 9, 10; SCA Executive Board 10, 11; Key Club 11, 12; Annual 12, Sports Editor. SHAUN C. MILLER: Bicycle Club 10; Outdoor Track 12; ROTC 12. EDWARD CAMONT MILTEER: NJROTC Drill Team 9, 10, Supply Officer; AFJROTC Drill Team 11, 12, Color Gaurd Commander; ROTC Staff Member 11, 12, Armed Drill Team Commander; Vo-Tech, Auto Service 12: Staff Aide 12; Talent Search Member 9, 10, 11, 12; Zem Temple Drill Team; Transferred From Warwick High School, Newport News, Virginia 11 WILLIAM FRANCIS MIRGUET Ill: Class President 11, 12; Newspaper Staff 12, Editor; Boy’s State Alternate 11; National Honor Society 11, 12; Foot- ball 9, 10, 11, 12; Indoor Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Out- door Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Latin Club 10, 11; Ring Dance Chairman 11. DAVID DAVON MITCHELL: Marching Band 9, 10, 11; Symphonic Band 9, 10, 11; Concert Band 9, 10, 11; Orchestra 9, 10, 11; Baseball 10, Manager. DANNY LEE MONTGOMERY: ROTC Rocket Club 10, 11; Ao-Tech Auto Body 11, 12; Staff Aide 11. ANTONIO L. MOORE: Basketball 10, 11, 12; Foot- ball 10: SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; Drill Team 9, 10, 11, 12; Color Gaurd 9, 10, 11, 12; Wrestling 9, 10. DAVID ELLIS MOORE: SCA 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice President 10, 11, President 12; National Honor So- ciety 11, 12; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Indoor Track 10, 11; Tennis 9, 12; News- paper Staff, Business Manager; Boy’s State 11; Fo- rensics 9. SHAUN GLENN MOORE: FBLA 9, 10; Medical Vo- cational Program 10, 11, 12; Spanish Cllub 10; Cross-country 10, 11; Outdoor Track 12; Vo-Mag Honor Society 12; Key Club 9, 10; Work-Study Pro- gram 12. TONYA FELICIA MOORE: FBLA 9, 10, 11; Sign Language Club 9, 10, 11; SADD 10, 11. JERRY RAY MORGAN: Baseball 11, 12. ROBERT SCOTT MUMAW: VICA 12; ICT 12. ERIKA DENISE MUMMEY: Cheerleading 10, 11, 12; Swing Ensemble 10; A Cappella Choir 11; Show Choir 12; Varsity Club 12; SCA Congress 12. JENNIFER LEE MUNICK: Field Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10. MICHELLE A. MUNOZ: Cross Country 11, 12; In- door Outdoor Track 10, 12, Manager 12; Field Hockey 10; Key Club 12; Keyettes 9, 10; Homecom- ing Committee 9, 10; Ring Dance Committee 11; Key Club Float Committee 12; Campus Life 11, 12. EDWARD JAMES MYERS: Football 9, 10, 11, 12, Co-captain 12; Baseball 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11; National Honor Society 11, 12; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Model U.N. 11, 12, International Court of Justice 11; Newspaper 12, Sports Editor 12; Show Choir 11; Regional Chorus 11. JENNIFER LYNN MYLES: Dance Team 11; Home- coming Float Committee 12; Spanish Club 10, 11; SCA Congress 10. SOUNTHONE MYNOYMANY: ROTC 11, 12; Vo- Tech 11, 12; SCA 11, ‘12. TONYA P. NEAL: DECA 10, 11, 12; FBLA 12; Bas- ketball 10, Softball 11; SADD 10, 11; Keyettes 9; MONICA L. MASON MARK ANTHONY MATERN JANICE M. MATTHEWS PAUL E. McCLUNG JR. DANIELLE CHARREE McDADE GARY L. McDANIEL JOHN THOMAS McMICKEN JR. AMY B. McMORRIS DANIEL JOSEPH MEENA JOSEPH MELZER JAMES JOSEPH MERKT JR. KELLY JANE MEWBORN ROBERT CARTER MILLER EDWARD LAMONT MILTEER WILLIAM FRANCIS MIRGUET Ill DAVID DAVON MITCHELL TONYA CATRICE MITCHELL JANE ALLISON MOATS DANNY LEE MONTGOMERY ANTONIO L. MOORE OAVID ELLIS MOORE MARCIA LANETTE MOORE PEARL MOORE SHAUN GLENN MOORE TONYA FELIC!A MOORE JERRY RAY MORGAN MICHELE LYNN MORRISON ROBERT SCOTT MUMAW ERIKA DENISE MUMMEY JENNIFER LEE MUNICK Seniors 29 THE CHOICE TEN Hard work and dedication paid off for the top ten seniors with the highest cumu- lative grade point averages. Top ten members for the Class of 1987 were Cin- dy Filer, Christine Robinson, Parker Da- vis, Sei Kim, Elana Bevacqua, Leah Parks, Ed Myers, Jeff A.R. Jones, Serena Carmean, and Lisa Bittner. Each senior divided his time to include all aspects of a healthy senior year. Vale- dictorian Cindy Filer commented, ‘‘My ex- tra-curricular activities just seemed to fall into place around my study time.’’ Ed My- ers had an alternative: ‘‘My study time was Set aside, and | made sure nothing interfered with it.”’ These students felt a great sense of achievement knowing that they had a good chance of getting into the college of their choice because of their class rank. Jeff Jones remarked, “‘It looks impressive on college applications that you were one of the top ten in your graduating class.”’ lt was fairly competitive to see who would be in the Top Ten. Lisa Bittner Stated, ‘| knew | wanted to move up so | pushed myself a little harder.’’ According TOP TEN. Front Row: Cindy Filer (Valedictorian); Chris- ty Robinson (Salutatorian); Parker Davis (3); Sei Kim (4); Elena Bevacqua (5); Back Row: Leah Parks (6); Ed Myers 30 Seniors to Leah Parks, “‘It wasn’t So much a mat- ter of working hard as knowing where your priorities are.”’ Being in the Top Ten qualified students for other enriching programs. Leah Parks went to the Governor’s School for the Gifted as a rising junior, and Parker Davis and Jeff A.R. Jones attended as rising seniors. Elana Bevacqua went to Girls’ State and Jeff Jones went to Boys’ State, each as a result, in part, of being in the Top Ten. Qualifying for Early Decision and schol- arships was another attractive advan- tage. Cindy Filer was accepted on Early Decision to the College of William and Mary, and Christine Robinson to the Uni- versity of Virginia. Leah Parks received money for a partial scholarship through National Achievement and NMSQT. After four years of hard work, members of the Top Ten had gained opportunities for abundant educational opportunities, including scholarships, summer pro- grams, and Early Decision to colleges. — Wendy Huebner — Hal Ward (7); Jeff A.R. Jones (8); Serena Carmean (9); Lisa Bittner (10). ROTC 9. AUDRA LINETTE NERO: Campus Life 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Trainer 10, 11, 12; Softball 11, 12; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Campus Life Flag Football 10, 11, 12; Staff Aide 12; FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; SCA Congress 9. APPLE MINH NGUYEN: Indoor Track 10; German Club 11, 12; Newspaper Staff 12; Computer Club 12, Reporter 12. WHITNEY ANN NICHOLS: Field Hockey 9, 10, 11; Varsity Club 11, 12; Spanish Club 9. NEIL TRAVIS NIMMO: Forensics 9; Baseball 9, 10; SCA Executive Board 9, 10; Homecoming Commit- tee 9, 11; Ring Dance Committee 11; Executive Board 11, 12; Golf 10, 11, 12; Newspaper 12, Enter- tainment Editor 12. KENNETH SCOTT NIXON: Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 9, 10, 11; Senior Float Committee 12; Football 10; Campus Life 12. KONTATA TONYA NORMAN: Executive Board 9; FBLA 10, 12; ROTC 9; Drill Team 9; SADD 12; Staff Aide 10, 11; SCA 11, 12. VANCE R. OERTEL: Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Model UN 12; Junior Achievement 12; Varsity Club 12; FBLA 12. METTRA LYNN OLIVER: IASA 9, 10, 1; Indoor Track 9, 10; Cross Country 10; DECA 11, 12. PETER A. OLSEN: Soccer 11, fe. TERENCE DAVID ORGAIN: SCA 9; Basketball 10; Field Hockey 10; Volleyball 10; Soccer 9. CRAIG JUNG S. PARK: Key Club 10, 11, 12; Span- ish Club 10, 11; Soccer 9, 10; Football 9. LEISA ANN PARKER: Vo-Tech 11, 12. STEPHANIE PARKER: DECA 12. LEAH MICHELLE PARKS: Annual 12, Editor 12; SCA 9, 12, Secretary 12. Homecoming Court 12, Queen 12; 1985 Governor's School for the Gifted 10; Keyettes 9, 10, 11, 12; Summer Research Ap- prenticeship at NASA 11; Cheerleader 9, 10, 11; Executive Board 11; Swing Ensemble 10; National Achievement Finalist 12. REBECCA ANNE PARSONS: FBLA 10, 11, 12: Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Pep Squad 9, 12; Foren- sics 9; Newspaper Staff 9. RICHARD K. PAULEY: Thespians 9, 10, 11, 12; Key Club 9; International Thespians 10, 11, 12, Sergeant at Arms 10, 11, President 12; VICA 12; Drama Club 9. DIANA PATRICIA PAYNE: German Club 9, 10, 11, 12; SADD 12; Math Club 9; FBLA 11; DECA 12: Campus Life 10, 11, 12; Sign Language Club 9, 10; Softball 11, Manager 11; Ring Dance Committee 11. JOHN FITZGERALD PERRY: Art 9, SCA 9, 10, 11, 12. LISA PERRY: HOSA 12, Vice President 12. MARVELLE WRAY PERRY: Basketball 9, 10, 11; FBLA 9; Volleyball 9. JAMES BEVILL PETERSON: New Horizons 12; Computer Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11. MICHAEL ANDREW PETERSON: Philosophy Club 9, 10, 11; Spanish Club 9, 10; Soccer 10; Campus Life 9, 10; SADD 9,°10, 11. EMILIE LYNN PETRO: Cheerleading 12; Gymnas- tics 10; Varsity Club 11, 12; Key Club 9, 12; SCA Representative 12; Executive Board 9, 10; Home- coming Committee 10; Spanish Club 9, 10, 11; FBLA 12. SHERRI ANN PHILIPOOM: Regional Chorus 11; Swing Ensemble 10, 11, Officer 11; Spanish Club 9; Campus Life 9; Homecoming Float 10. THANOS M. POLIZOS: Boys’ State 11; Who’s Who MICHELLE ANN MUNOZ EDWARD JAMES MYERS JENNIFER LYNN MYLES SOUNTHONE MYNOYMANY TONYA P. NEAL AUDRA LINETTE NERO CHERYL NESBITT NGOC MINH NGUYEN ARUN NHEK NEIL TRAVIS NIMMO KENNETH SCOTT NIXON KONTATA TONYA NORMAN GUILLERMO BERNARDO NOVO VANCE R. OERTEL PEPER -AZ OLESEN TERENCE DAVID ORGAIN SHARON OWENS DARLENE EVETTE PAIR CRAIG JUNG S. PARK LEISA ANN PARKER STEPHANIE PARKER LEAH MICHELLE PARKS ROBERT HOWARD PARROTTE RICHARD K. PAULEY DIANA PATRICIA PAYNE GLENN PERRY LISA PERRY MARVELLE WRAY PERRY DICHELLE RENEE PERSON JAMES BEVILL PETERSON Seniors 31 MICHAEL ANDREW PETERSON ALPHONSO LAMONT BERKUS EMILIE LYNN PETRO SHERRI ANN PHILIPOOM JOSETTE PHILLIPS ARTHUR JAMES PILCHER THANOS M. POLIZOS JEFFREY oTUARIEROOEE CHRISTOPHER POPE KEVIN ANDREW POPE LYNNE MARIE POPLIN ARMONICA PRETLOW LUTHER MARK PRIDGEN JOY ANN PROCYSON DENISE MICHELE PURGOLD BASIEL MATEER RAMEY CARA LEIGH RAMEY ELAINE C. RAMIREZ SCOTT P. RAWLINS LAURA LEIGH REED ANDREA NICOLE REEDY JENNIFER ANN REQUA KARL EDWIN REYNOLDS JAMES IRVIN RICHARDSON JR. JILL RICHARDSON VIKKI IRVETTE RICHARDSON KEERIE EsRIGKS KENNETH LAMONT RICKS KITTEN N.S. RIVERS SHANNON MARIE RIVERS 32 Seniors — = ose oe a oe a 11, 12; Regional Science Fair Winner 11; SCA Con- gress 12; Chess Club 12, Vice President; Key Club 10, 12; Homecoming Committee 12; Senior Float Committee 12; Wrestling 12; SAC Representative 12: Science Club 11, 12; Computer Club 11, 12 French Club 11; Basketball 10; Cross Country 10; Transferred From Peninsula Catholic Newport News, Virgina, 11. LYNNE MARIE POPLIN: Keyettes 9, 10; SCA Rep- resentative 9. LUTHER MARK PRIDGEN: Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Latin Club 9, 10; Homecom- ing Float Committee 12; Campus Life 11, 12; Geog- raphy Club 12. JOY ANN PROCYSON: SADD 11, 12; French Club 10; Campus Life 10, 11, 12. DENISE MICHELE PURGOLD: International Thespi- ans 10, 11, 12, Reporter 12; Spanish Club 11, 12; Science Club 11, 12; Softball 11; Campus Life 11, WZ CARA LEIGH RAMEY: Keyettes 10; AFS 9; Execu- tive Board 9, 10; Annual Staff 10. ELAINE C. RAMIREZ: Ring Dance Committee 11. | SCOTT P. RAWLINS: Baseball 9, 10, 12; French Club 9. _ MARTHA WARREN RECTOR: Swing Ensemble 10, 11, 12; A Cappella Choir 12; Mioxed Chorus 9. LAURA LEIGH REED: Thespians 9, 10, 11, 12; In- ternational Thespians 11, 12; Stage Crew 10, 11, 12; Play Production Staff 10, 11, 12; SADD 11, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; FBLA 9, 10, 11; Homecoming Committee 9, 10, 11; Float Committee 10, 12. ANDREA NICOLE REEDY: FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; DECA 10; SADD 10, 11, Treasurer 11; Basketball 10; Campus Life 10; Keyettes 9. JENNIFER ANN REQUA: Field Hocky 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; Key Club 9; Spanish Club 12; Campus Life 9. : KARL EDWIN REYNOLDS: Key Club 11, 12; Span- ish Club 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA 10. JAMES IRVIN RICHARDSON JR.: Wrestling 9, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; Homecoming Committee 9; Campus Life 9, 10, 11, 12; Executive Board 10, Reporter. VIKKI IRVETTE RICHARDSON: Keyettes 10, 11, 12, Secratary; JA 12, President 12; FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; ROTC Drill Team 9, 10; Track 9; Executive Board 10, 11; CHROME 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; ROTC 9, 10, 11, A2 KELLIE E. RICKS: Marching Band 9; SADD 10; Rifle Twirler 10; FBLA 11; Concert Band 9. KENNETH LAMONT RICKS: Armed Drill Team 10; Wrestling 10; Soccer 10; Football 9; Transferred From General H. H. Arnold, Wiesbaden, Germany. KITTEN N. S. RIVERS: A Cappella Choir 10, 11, 12; Swing Ensemble 11, 12, Vice President 12; Execu- tive Board 11, 12; Campus Life 9; Homecoming Committee 9, 11; Stage Crew 10, 11; Telecommuni- cations 12; Regional Chorus 11; All-City Chorus 10, Tle ee SHANNON MARIE RIVERS: SCA 12; Staff Aide 11. TIMOTHY LEE ROBERTSON: A Cappellla Choir 11, 12; Regional Chorus 12; Campus Life 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Sci- ence Club 12; SCA Congress 9, 10; CHRISTINE ELISE ROBINSON: National Honor So- ciety 11, 12, Historian 12; Newspaper Staff 11, 12, Copy and Layout Editor 12; Model UN 1,12; SCA 12, Elections Chairman 12; Key Club 11, 12; Ger- man Club 9, 10, 11; Chess Club 12; Homecoming Cmmittee 12; Executive Board 10. LISA MARIE ROBINSON: Marching Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Class Representative 11; Symphonic Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Jazz Ensemble 10, 11, 12; Orchestra 9, 10; Executive Board 11; Latin Club 10, 11, 12. Senior Novelties Part of being a senior involved careful selection of activities and parafernalia pertaining only to seniors. The class voted democratically to insure majority deci- sions on the many senior issues. For in- stance, the class song, ‘“‘Stand by Me’”’ by Ben E. King, was chosen by vote in gov- ernment classes. To pacify seniors during the shortened lunch period, a cafeteria with music was added. Hanging on the wail in the cafete- ria was a bulletin board provided by the officers and executive board. ‘‘The bulle- tin board was to generate an inspiration for fellow seniors,’’ said De De Smith, class reporter. Another activity designed to individualize the class was a “‘Spirit Section’’ at the football games. Every se- nior was issued a calendar listing all im- portant dates and events. Inside the cal- endar was a purple bumper sticker reading ‘‘Bow to the Monarchs.’’ These items were issued exclusively to seniors. Seniors found themselves ordering ev- erything from graduation announcements and caps and gowns to key chains and videotapes of the graduation ceremony. An entire week was set aside to honor the class. It began on May 26 with a banquet and ended on May 29 with Senior Skip Day and the Senior Prom. The most im- portant activity was graduation which took place on June 14 at Hampton Coli- seum. Josette Phillips said, ““Seniors were provided with more than enough activi- ties. | really felt priviledged to be a mem- ber of such an active class.”’ — Kelly Mewborn — Everywhere could be seen traces of the senior class, such as this sign showing their song, ‘Stand By Me.” The class enjoyed several new items, including a musical caf- eteria and the rebirth of a pep club. THATS ‘LIFE STAND BY ME WIRED TO KILL ‘a Phil Stevens Seniors 33 i a a a a a Mike Walker LEARNING TO BARN While many seniors enjoyed the pleasures of vacation relaxing at home or on the beach, senior Diane Davis and junior Nikki Sutton spent their summer working as secre- tarial apprentices. The two worked through the Cooperative Education program to ob- tain jobs that would prepare them for work after graduation. NASA’s Langley Research Center provided a valuable first-hand experi- ence of working in the business world, as well as extra money. Each became involved in cooperative edu- cation after participating in business depart- ment activities. Diane’s active involvement in the Future Business Leaders of America both in and outside school earned her the office of regional reporter. Diane enjoyed be- ing a part of Cooperative Education citing, “It'll be easier for me to get a job than for someone who has had little experience.”’ Nikki's favorite part of working was having money that she was free to spend or save for the future. Co-workers and supervisors pro- vided a friendly atmosphere while exposing 34 Seniors students to realistic situations faced of- ten in business management. Participation in Cooperative Educa- tion requires students to leave school early to work at jobs found by Mrs. Rhoda Colter and Mrs. Molly Hampker. “It’s difficult to organize your time to work, study, and socialize,’’ observed Nikki. Though they made several sacri- fices to be in the program, both Diane and Nikki remarked that it was a bene- ficial program. — Leah Parks — Practicing their skills on the computer, Diane Davis demonstrates to Nikki Sutton a program she has just learned. Students found that computer literacy was important in the job scene. MONICA RENEE ROBINSON: FBLA 9, 10, 11; DECA 9, 10, 12, Secretary 11, Treasurer 12; Man- ager for Varsity Girls 9, 10; Student Aide 12: SC Congress 9. NYOKA L. ROBINSON: Spanish Club 9; Drill Team 9; Keyettes 10; FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; COE 12. ANTHONY JAMES ROGAR: Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12, | Captain 12; ROTC 9, 10, 11, 12, Military Ball Chair-. person 12; Drill Team 11, 12; Industrial Arts Club 10, | 11; Football 9; Campus Life 10, 11, 12. || MICHAEL WILLIAM RUEST: Track 9, 10, 11: Home-. coming Committee 9, 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Com-_ mittee 11; Executive Board 12; Who’s Who 11; Wrestling 12; Latin Club 9, 10, 11, 12, SAC Officer. 11; Math Club 9, 10; Science Club 9, 10. 4 4 VALERIE SUE RUNYON: Cheeerleader 9; Band 9; OEA 11, Vice President 11; Peer Counselor 11; ICC |) 11; Softball 9, 10; FBLA 12; COE 12; Spanish Club 9; Pep Club 9, 10. PAMRA YVETTE SARDIK: DECA 9, 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 9, 10; Campus Life 9, 10; FBLA 12: SADD 12; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12. DEBRA ANN SCHIESTEL: Ring Dance Committee | 11, Latin Club 10, 11, 12; FBLA, 12. JENNIFER LYNNE SCHOER: Spanish Club 10, 11; French Club 9; FBLA 11, 12: Campus Life 10, 11, 12 DAWN MARIE SCOTT: Track 9, 10; Campus Life 9, | 10; Key Club 9, 10, 11; Spanish Club 11; Drama Club 11; DECA 12. JANINE DEATRIUS SCOTT: Key Club 9, 10; Keyettes 9; Campus Life 10; DECA 10, 11, 12: || FBLA 10; Sign Language Club 10; Geography Club |; 12; SADD 11; SCA Congress 12. Al JEFFREY LLOYD SCOTT: Soccer 10, Manager 10; ROTC Drill Team 9; Math Club 9; French Club 9, 10, 11, Class Representative 10; SCA Congress 9; Campus life 9, 10; Intramurals 9, 10. DELLA SEARS: SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; HOSA 12. JOSEPH SEARS: Chorus 9, 10; Drama 10.11. MARCUS SEAN SEISAY: Symphonic Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Class Representative 11; Concert Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Class Representative 12; Jazz Band 10, 11, 12, Executive Board 10; Cheerleading 11, 12: Geography Club 9; Spanish Club 9, 10; ROTC Color Gaurd Flag Detail 10, 11; Children’s Theatre 10, 11, 12 CEDRICK ALGERNAL SHATTEEN: Staff Aide 12: Vo-Tech 12; Auto | 11, Class Representative 11: Transferred From Orange High School, Orange, New Jersey. TONI MICHELLE SHAW: FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12: Girls’ Basketball 9, 10, 11, Manager 9, 10, 11; FBLA 10, 11, 12, Secretary 10, 11, Reporter 12; SCA Con- gress 9 10, 11, AIMEE LYNN SNEDEKER: HERD 11, 12; French Club 9; Art Club 9, 10, 11. STACY LYN SLADE: Concert Band 9; Marching Band 9; Drama 9, 11; A Cappella Choir 10, 11, 12: Show Jazz Choir 10, 11, 12, Executive Board 11, President 12; Key Club 9; Class Secretary 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Committee 11; Regional Chorus 10, 11, 12; PTSA 10; All-City Chorus 10, 11, 12. HANS ERICH SMETANA: Chess Club 12, Treasurer 12; Wrestling Team 11, 12; Ring Dance Committee 11; Fall Play Production 12; SCA Congress 11; Campus Life 9; Pep Club 12; SADD 12; Key Club 9. BARBARA DENISE SMITH: Spanish Club 9, 10; Thespians 10; FBLA 11, 12; COE 12: Homecoming Committee 12. DANA ELIZABETH SMITH: Girls Chorus 9; Work- shop Chorus 9; Wing Ensemble 10, 11; A Cappella Choir 12; Latin Club 9, 10; Cross Country 9; Cam- pus Life 9, 10, 11, 12; Staff Aide 11. TIMOTHY LEE ROBERTSON CHRISTINE ELISE ROBINSON LISA MARIE ROBINSON MONICA RENEE ROBINSON NYOKA L. ROBINSON ANTHONY JAMES ROGAR WENDE MICHELLE ROWE MICHAEL WILLIAM RUEST VALERIE SUE RUNYON PAMRA YVETTE SARDIK DARRYL L. SAVAGE DEBRA ANN SCHIESTEL KURT M. SCHRECENGOST JENNIFER LYNN SCHROER DAWN MARIE SCOTT JANINE DEATRIUS SCOTT JEFFREY ELOYD: SCOTT DELLA SEARS JOSEPH SEARS CASSANDRA ESTELLE SEAWARD MARCUS SEAN SEISAY TONI MICHELLE SHAW TRACY JUNE SHEPPARD RISA BETH SILVERMAN STACY LYN SLADE HANS ERICH SMETANA BARBARA DENISE SMITH CHRISTEL DANETTE SMITH DANA ELIZABETH SMITH DAVID JUANE SMITH Seniors 35 D’JARIS ALVERN SMITH SHANNON KAYE SMITH WILLIAM EARL SMITH III MOLLY HEATHER SNYDER VERONICA SOLOMON WAYNE ALLEN SORRELL PAUL FRANKLIN SPARROW LESLIE ALLYN SPENCER SCOTT ATKINS SPENCER SHARON L. SPENCER WANDA SPIVEY JAVONYA STANLEY DOUGLAS S. STARNES PHILLIP EDWARD STEVENS DEBORAH MARIE STEWARD SONJA OCTAVIA STILLS JEEFREYsoGOlm STOCKBERGER KRISTIE LYNN STRAIT MARK R. SULLIVAN KIMBERLY JEAN SWEAT KATHERINE ANN TALBOT NATALIE ANN TAMBURRI CRYSTAL GAYE TAYLOR SHARRON TAYLOR ERIC WAYNE TEBAULT DONELLE TERRY VICTORIA TERRY JUANITA V. THOMAS MICHAEL THOMAS YOLANDA CASSANDRA THOMAS 36 Seniors DAVID JUANE SMITH: Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsi- ty Club 10, 11, 12; Class Officer 9, 10, Vice Presi- dent 9, President 10; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; SADD 11, 12; Key Club 9, 10; Prom | Committee 11, 12; Book of the Month Club 10, 11: | Debate Team 12. | D'JARIS ALVERN SMITH: Who's Who 11; Senior | Class Reporter 12; SADD 11, 12, Vice President 12: Keyettes 9, 10, 11, 12, President 11; Varsity Club 12; Field Hockey 11; Homecoming Committee 9, ‘§ 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Comittee 11; Spanish Club 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA 9. | | SHANNON KAYE SMITH: Concert Choir 9; French Club 9; Newspaper 10, 11. | WILLIAM EARL SMITH Ill: Marching Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Jazz Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Concert Band 9, 10; 4 Orchestra 10, 11, 12; Vo-Mag 11; SADD 12; FBLA ® 12. } MOLLY HEATHER SNYDER: Show Choir 11, 12; 4 Swing Ensemble 10; Executive Board 11, 12; Float Chairman 12; Acappella 11, 12; International Thes- pians 9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11; Gymnastics � 10, Manager; Regional Chorus 11; Mixed Chorus 9; � SCA Congress 12; Pep Committee 12. ) WAYNE ALLEN SORRELL: Class Vice-President 11, 12; Varsity Club 12; Cross Country 9, 10, 11, 12; BLA 12; SCA Congress 11, 12. i + PAUL FRANKLIN SPARROW: International Thespi- -ans 11, 12; Thespians 9, 10, 11, 12; Drama 9, 10, | 11, 12; Children’s Theatre 11; RHPS 12. Author of � Christmas Prodution 12; Student Director 12. | PRINCE 11. LESLIE ALLYN SPENCER: Spanish Club 9, 10; Sci- | ence Club 11; Homecoming Committee 10, 11, 12; Pep Committee 10, 11, 12; FBLA 11, 12, Secretary 12; Executive Boars 12; SADD 11, 12; Float Com- '), mittee 12; Campus Life 12; Mascott 12. SCOTT ATKINS SPENCER: Computer Club 11, 12. im} SHARON L. SPENCER: Spanish Club 10; FBLA 11, 12) |WANDA SPIREY:FBLA 10, 11, 12; COE Student 12. TRUDY YVONNE SPRUILL: Drill team 10; ROTC 10: | |Music 9, 10; German Club 10. DOUGLAS S. STARNES: Campus Life 9, 10, 12; Intramurals 11. PHILLIP EDWARD STEVENS Ill: Annual Staff 12; German Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Math Club 9; Thespians 9, 10, 11; Homecoming Dance Committee 10; Intra- mural Volleyball 11, Captain; International Thespi- ,ans 12, Sergeant at Arms; Photography Club 12; ROBIN 11. DEBORAH MARIE STEWARD: FBLA 11, 12: DECA ; 12; Campus Life 10, 11, 12; HERO 12, President: Vo (Mag 12. ‘SONJA OCTAVIA STILLS: Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12: Keyettes 10. JEFFERY SCOTT STOCKBERGER: Philosophy Club 10, 11; Spanish Club 9; SADD 10; Latin Club 10. ANGELA CAROL STOUT: Vo Mag 11, Honors club; FHA HERO Club 9, 10, 11, Vice President; Teach- ers Aide 11, 12; SCA 11, 12; FHS Pep Club 12. DAVID A. STOUT: Junior Achievment 11, Chairman. FBLA 11; Drama 11; Key Club 11; Masker Gills Society 11; HERO 12; Accapella Choir 12; Regional All-city Choir 12; Staff Aid 11; Intra murals 11; SCA 12; Transferred From Ferguson High School, New- port News, Virginia, 12. KRISTIE LYNN STRAIT: SCA Congress 12. KIMBERLY JEAN SWEAT: DECA 10, 11, 12: FBLA ‘9; Spanish Club 9, 10. KATHERINE ANN TALBOT: Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 12; Forinsics 9; ‘Track 9; Ring Dance Committee 11; Annual Staff 11, 12, Head Photographer 12. Toning Up Trends During the hustle and bustle of their senior year and all the responsibility it involved, seniors were glad to have a place to unwind in a healthy atmosphere. The Peninsula Wellness and Fitness Cen- ter provided such and environment. Wellness Center employee, Eric Brown, remarked, “It gives students somewhere to go after school and burn off excess en- ergy. Working out is an excellent break from studies and an additional surrounding to meet people other than in school.”’ The students that worked out at the Wellness Center discovered that ex- ercising not only had a great physi- cal impact, but was also enjoyable as employee Bobbie Silverman noted, ‘“‘It is a good place for teenagers to congregate with friends and also is a fun way to work out.” In the age of extreme physical con- sciousness, teenagers became con- cerned with staying physically fit, espe- cially those who participated in school EY sports. Senior Steve Wilson remarked, ‘‘| go to the Wellness Center to stay in shape during the off season of soccer.”’ Included in the Wellness Center’s physical pro- grams were aerobics, nautilus, swimming, raquet sports, bas- ketball, volleyball, and indoor track. Aerobics instructor David Kent re- marked, ‘Aerobics is a excellent outlet for people who have been sitting down all day. It’s also a lot of fun, es- pecially when there is a big class with really enthusiastic people.”’ While working out was their pri- mary motive, stu- dents always found time to socialize while exercising. Senior Michele Shupe stated, “‘l meet someone new everytime | come to the Wellness Center.”’ The Peninsula Wellness and Fitness Center provided an extremely beneficial health program and an excellent social outlet for teenagers. Mike Walker — Heidi Hoeft — bess is the latest trend. Amy Allred gets back into e for the fall swimming season by working out on autilus strength-training equipment at the Peninsu- plIness and Fitness Center. Kitty Talbot Seniors 37 ALBERT VENUS THOMPSON CARRIE JANE THOMPSON KOLLETTE DAWN THOMPSON KIMBERLY ANNE THORNTON CHRISTOPHER JOHN THURMOND LARRY TRENT TRIPLETT CHARLES TRUMBLE NICOLE THOMASINA TUCKER RICHARD L. TURNAGE JAMES TURNER GARY CHARLES ULLERY PAMELA LESLIE UNDERWOOD DAVID WILLIAM VANCE PHILAMENA VANN STEPHANIE VAUGHAN MARIKA HANNELE VIRTANEN MIKE EDWARD WALKER JOHN L. WARNER SUDARA LEE WARREN VIRGINIA WARTHEN GEORGE DWAYNE WATSON JERRY CONNELL WATSON Ill EDDIE WAUGH WILLIAM T. WELLINGTON JR. MARK THOMAS WERTZ CRAIG STEVEN WEST MICHAEL DAVID WETTERHAHN CAROLYN WHITE LARRY EUGENE WHITE Il TONI ANNETTE WHITE 38 Seniors fen tion cf Ge nV) Y NATALE ANNE TAMBURRI: Thespians 11, 12; In- ternational Thespians 12; Forensics 12;Play Produc- tions 11, 12. CRYSTAL GAYE TAYLOR: Campus Life 10, 11, 12; German Club 10, 11, 12, Secretary 12; FBLA 9. DONELLE TERRY: FBLA 9; DECA 10, 11, 12; JUANITA V. THOMAS: Senior Class Club 12; FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA Regional Workshop 11; COE 12; Student Aide 11, 12; Computers 12. MICHAEL THOMAS: Indoor Outdoor Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 9, 10; SCA Congress 11; DECA 11, 12. YOLANDA CASSANDRA THOMAS: COE 11, 12; EBL AIO} jyale: ALBERT VENUS THOMPSON: Geography Club 9; Rocket Club 11; GAF 12; FBLA 11, 12. CARRIE JANE THOMPSON: Shoe Choir Band 10, 11, 12, President 11, 12; Homecoming Chairman 12; Regional Chorus 10, 11; Latin Club 11, 12; Keyettes 9. KOLLETTE DAWN THOMPSON: ROTC 9, 10, 11; SCA 9, 10; 11, 12; FBLA 9, 10, 11; HERO 11, 12: DECA 12; Tennis 9; Track 11; Key Club 9, 10. CHRISTOPHER JOHN THURMOND: Baseball 10, 11, 12; Key Club 11. LARRY TRENT TRIPLETT: Campus Life 9, 10; Spanish Club 9; Staff Aide 11, 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12; SADD 10, 11. NICOLE TOMASINA TUCKER: Track 9, 10, 11; Cheerleader 10, 12; Latin Club 11, 12; Keyettes 12. RICHARD TURNAGE: International Thespians 10; FBLA 11; Industrial Arts 9, 10, 11, 12. ALVIN TYNES: DECA 10, 11, 12; Football 11;12:; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA 9, 10; Business Classics 10, 11. GARY CHARLES ULLERY: Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12. PAMELA LESLIE UNDERWOOD: Horse Lover Ex- traordinaire 9, 10, 11, 12; Bethel Horsemans Asso- ciation 12; 4-H Club 11, 12; FBLA 10, 11; Staff Aide 1: (16% -12. _ DAVID WILLIAM VANCE: German Club 10, 11, 12, President 12. PHILAMENA VANN: SCA 9, 10, 11, 12 CHRISTINE RENEE VICK: FBLA 12. MARIKA HANNELE VIRTANEN: Campus Life 12; | French Club 12; Thespains 12; International Club 12; FHA 12; Foreign Exchange Program 12. _ MIKE EDWARD WALKER: SCA Executive Board 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 11, 12; Cross Country 9, 10, | 11, 12;-Track 9, 10; Latin Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Presi- _ dent 12; Pep Club 12; Chess Club 12; Congress 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Committee 10, 11, 12. SUDARA LEE WARNER: Track 10, 11. _ JERRY CORNELL WATSON II: Spanish Club 11, 12; _ Varsity Club 11, 12; Football 10, 11, 12, Basketball | 10, 11, 12; SCA Congress 10. _ EDDIE WAUGH: ROTC 9; DECA 11, 12; Drama Club 11. _ WILLIAM T. WELLINGTON II: Vo-Tech 11, 12; Band | 9; ICT 12; FBLA 11. MARK THOMAS WERTZ: Track 9, 10; Campus Life _ 9, 10, 11, 12; Campus Life Football 9, 10, 11, 12; | Electronics Club 11, 12. _ CRAIG STEVEN WEST: Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsi- ty Club 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice _ President 9; Spanish club 11; Work Shop Chorus 9; TBB Chorus 9; SCA congress 11, 12; Homecoming _ Float Committee 11, 12. MICHAEL DAVID WETTERHAHN: Art Club 11, Each morning the parking lot as well as Youngs Road was packed with cars, cars that were packed with students, and stu- dents that were packed with books on their way to school. Why didn’t they ride the bus? Seniors offered many explana- tions for this phenomenon. “The school bus is too crowded and noisy,’’ Amy Hilker logically commented. on a more emotional level, Angie Brooks exclaimed, ‘‘It’s degrading to ride the bus with underclassmen!”’ Steve Helderman radically rephrases, ‘“‘Only the ‘non’s’ ride the cheesebox.”’ Most drivers agreed with Kim Hines and Erika Mummey when they summarized that riding the bus was juvenile. They felt that they weren't little kids, and they wanted to be in control. “‘It’s more per- sonal. You can put your books in the trunk or food in the glove compartment if you want,’’ added Elana Bevacqua. “There’s more independence involved in driving.” Driving was more than a means of transportation to seniors. It allowed many to exhibit their seniority and superiority. One senior enjoyed the privilege of eating outside the school caferteria as he re- marked, “‘A bus just won't fit through the McDonald’s drive-thru.”’ — Tracy Sheppard — THOUGHTS OF BUSING The bus. The bus. Is it really for us? Not me, you see. I’m a senior, big and bad; In a denim jacket | am clad. The bus is for freshmen, not cool guys; To ride the bus, I'd need a disguise. Or perhaps just hide my face behind my books To avoid other upperclassmen’s scornful looks. There must be a better way to get from one point to another Without being forced to sit next to your freshman brother! In the winter when it’s cold, in the summer when it’s hot, Climate control systems the buses have not. Oh, to be free of the bus, Now driving, that is for us! — Two seniors who drive — - 7 _p— “4 Glamo not considered a quality of the bus. The early nated may etal monster frightens many with its early pick-u any seniors would: rather risk getting hit parkin Youngs Road than ride the bus. | , 4 4 Ee ae, Kitty Talbot Seniors 39 ed ee 40 Seniors MONIQUE LYNNE WICHMAN DAVID CARL WIGGS ANTHONY WILLIAMS DONALD WILSON WILLIAMS GARNETT MARIE WILLIAMS JEFFERY EIDALE WILLIAMS KEVIN LAMAR WILLIAMS TERRANCE WILLIAMS TYRENA LYNN WILLIAMS DARRIN OBRIAN WILLS KRISTI ANNE WILSON STEVEN ARCHER WILSON MICHAEL EDWARD WINKLES LYNNE MARIE WISEMAN IVAN THOMAS WOODARD SOPHANNA YANG PATRICIA MARIE YOUNG LISA MICHELLE ZARTMAN LYNNE R. ZARTMAN RO YeZEREERS LARRY WALTER ZIMMERMAN JR. Newspaper Staff 12, Art Editor. LARRY EUGENE WHITE Il: Football 11, 12; Wres- tling 9, 10; Forensics 12; German Club 9; Track 12; Varsity Club 12; FBLA 11; SCA Congress 11, 12. MONIQUE LYNNE WICHMAN: DECA 10, 11, 12; FBLA 10, 11, 12; SCA Congress 12. DAVID CARL WIGGS: Concert Band 9, 10; March- ing Band 9, 10, 11; Show Choir 12; Jazz Band 11; Drama 9; FBLA 12. ANDY WILLIAMS: Orchestra 9; Vo-Mag 10, 11, 12; | HOSA 10, 11, 12. CHRIS M. WILLIAMS: Football 9, 10, 11, 12. _ DONALD WILSON WILLIAMS: Vo-Tech 11, 12. JEFFERY EIDALE WILLIAMS: Male Chorus 9; Con- cert choir 9; Spanish club 11, 12; All-City Chorus 9; Regional Workshop Chorus 9. KEVIN LAMAR WILLIAMS: Basketball 10, 11, 12; Spanish club 9, 10; FBLA 9, 10; Varsity Club 12; ' Intramural Football 10, 11. MICHAEL EDDIE WILLIAMS: Football 9, 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; German Club 10, 11; SCA Con- gress 10, 11, 12; Varsity club 10, 11. TERRANCE WILLIAMS: ROTC 9; Track 12; Vo- Tech 10, 11. TYRENA LYNN WILLIAMS: Flag Twirler 11; FBLA 9, 10, 11, 12; COE 11, 12; Campus Life 9, 10; Band 11; Homecoming Committee 9, 10; SADD 11, 12; FBLA Regionals 11; Keyettes 9, 10. KRISTI ANNE WILSON: Campus life 12; Ring Dance Committee 11; Homecoming Committee 10, 11, 12; Geography Club 12; chorus 9. STEVE ARCHER WILSON: Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Cross Country 12; Show Jazz Choir 12; French Club 9, 10; Key Club 11; Varsity Club 11; Ring Dance Committee 11; Childrens’ Theatre 11; Execu- tive Board 11. LYNNE MARIE WISEMAN: Track 9; FBLA 11, 12; COE 12; Staff Aide 11, 12. IVAN THOMAS WOODARD: Football 9, 10, 12; Soccer 10, 12; Jefferson Meeting on the Constitu- Lionel 42. LYNETTE MICHELLE YANCEY: Marching Band 9; Symphonic Band 9; Rifle Twirler 10; SADD 10, 11; Homecoming Committee 12; Sign Language 10; Spanish Club 9, 10. PATRICIA MARIE YOUNG: Executive Board 9, 10, 11; Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Ring Dance Committee 11; Prom Committee 12; Homecoming Committee 10. LISA MICHELLE ZARTMAN: International Thespi- ans 9, 10, 11, 12, Reporter 12; Forensics 10, 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11; Spanish Club 9, 10, 11; Executive Board 10, 11; Ring Dance Committee 11; Homecoming Committee 11;12; Senior Pep Club a2 EBLA 12, LYNNE R. ZARTMAN: International Thepians 9, 10, 11, 12, Record Scribe 11, Parliamentarian 12: Flag Corps 10, 11; Forensics 10, 11, 12; Executive Board 10, 11; Spanish Club 9, 10; Homecoming Committe 11; Ring Dance COmmittee 11. LARRY WALTER ZIMMERMAN JR.: Thespians 9, 10; International Thespians 11, 12; Drama 9, 10, 11; Soccer 9, 10; Band 9, 10; VICA 11, 12: Junior Achievement 11, 12, President; Key Club 9, 10, 11: ICT 11, 12. 4 ee President; Lettered in Art 11; Spanish Club 10; NEW BOUNDS The officers, sponsors, executive board of the Class of 1987 strove for a produc- tive and unique senior year. Although faced with financial obstacles and an oc- casional complaint from a few class mem- bers, the results of their efforts were far from ordinary. Fundraising was a major concern of the senior class. They began in the summer by holding three car washes which netted nearly $1,000. In September a magazine subscription fundraiser was conducted in which the entire class was asked to par- ticipate. Despite the lack of overall sup- port from the entire class, the seniors earned over $3,000. The officers and ex- ecutive board also dusted off the 200 Tri- fles trivia games remaining from the junior year fundraiser and sold them in Novem- ber and December for $10 each. With these sales, they hoped to earn an addi- tional $1500. On November 14, the se- niors sponsored a dance in which a live band, Pulse, performed. The dance grossed $800. The class’s final earnings came from the collection of class dues. Though the dues were higher than origi- nally desired, over $6000 was collected. The senior leaders took pride in being the first class to have certain privileges and hold certain activities. The Class of 1987 was the first class to h ave a cafete- ria specifically for seniors with music en- tertainment. They were the first class to keep an accurate record of all members who paid junior and senior dues. The class was also issued free gifts to its members. Each senior received a calen- dar, compiled by the officers and Mr. Ver- non Pipkin and Ms. Charlette Thweat, se- nior sponsors, of all senior activities and school-related events. Included in the cal- endar was a bumper sticker reading, “Bow to the Monarchs.”’ The Class of 1987 also held the first informal dance with a live band in over four years. In addition, the seniors were the first to make a video recording of graduation available with graduation announcements. The bulk of the money in the treasury was spent on the Senior Breakfast, Senior Banquet, Senior Picnic, and Senior Prom. Those who paid class dues were permit- ted to participate in those senior events. The senior class officers and executive board set a precedence in fundraising and class participation with their innova- tive new ideas and activities. — William Mirguet — Senior class officers: William Mirguet, president; Wayne Sorrell, vice president; Stacy Slade, secretary; Audra Cave, treasurer; De De Smith, reporter. Hal Ward Seniors 41 Junior (joon’-yer) n.) a member of a third-year @ clanina high school. Ju- @ niors are often those poor, unfortunate stu- dents who cause the headaches in the student body. They are the ones who find out, rather suddenly, that the days of the true false test questions are over. Thought-provoking essay questions re- place the simple objective questions. 42 Juniors Sure they’ve had to write essays before, but never to the degree that is expected of them after two full years of high school. Just when the juniors are getting the hang of writing essays, they are attacked by the teachers’ secret weapon, the TERM PAPER. In addition to writing a term pa- per, many juniors face the whole new challenge, the AUTOMOBILE. When they think they have mastered driving, they then have to master the ability to maintain rn ll Q: What Is a Junior? seannnennconsenonsernnenrerrs % encmnncssosanesseeaee aeealall the SPEED LIMIT. If, by the end of the school year, juniors have survived the ES- SAY, the TERM PAPER, the AUTOMO- BILE, and the SPEED LIMIT, they deserve to advance to the highest stage of their high school education as ‘“‘seniors.”’ — David Jones — Joyce Adamowski Lamont Adkinson Thomas Alba Victor Albea Liz Alexander Mary Alexander Deana Alford Frances Alfred John Allen Jean Amendolia Bobbie Amsden Mary Anastasiou Kendal Ascher Christie Atkins Gary Austin Scott Auvil Donnie Bagby Robyn Bailey Matt Baker Triena Baldwin LaTonya Ballard Reggie Baltmore John Bane Ernest Banks Kim Banks Tracy Baskerville Melissa Bass Patrick Bateman Ilka Bauer Robert Baughans Amy Beamer Lynnel Beauchesne Kurt Beck Dee Dee Becker David Belmonte Janet Belt Lamont Bethea Steve Bethea Brian Bevins Kurt Bimler Eugene Blankenship Joyce Boddie Brian Bolt Jamie Bond Christina Boone Allyson Bouteiller Steve Bowman Tamara Boyd Berkeley Bandt Lori Branning Kim Brant Kim Brant Amy Bray Jim Breitbeil Leslie Brewer Chuck Bridges Brian Britt Joy Britt Diane Brock Rhonda Brooks Robert Brooks Joyce Brown Troy Brown Sean Browning Edna Brunson Susan Buch Michael Buchanan Stacie Buckley Hung Bui Vincent Bullock LaVonda Bunn Nick Burkart Jaynee Burroughs Ricky Burroughs Wake Buxton Angel Camden Jeff Camm Michelle Campbell Kim Cannon Tara Caraway Tremayne Carroll Juniors 43 Lisa Catron Toni Catron Sean Chambers Daniel Chapman Marcus Chavers Sharon Choi Alvin Claiborne Jay Clarke Kellie Clarke Patrick Claud Lisa Cohen Lee Coker Steve Conkey Marty Conn Gerard Cook Kristen Cooke Bobby Corbin Mary Anne Corlett Deborah Crawley Steven Crowder Larissa Cunningham Rhonda Cunningham Tammie Cunningham Traci Cunningham Andre Cypress Heather Darnley Kendal Daughtrey Ricky Davenport Chris Davis De’Veda Davis Janet Davis Joseph Davis Kirk Davis Michael Davis Michelle Davis Patty Davis Matthew Dean Dawn Dearing Amy DeBerry Mark DeBroux Dion Delk Joe DeLoria Kathy Dennehey Delphia Dent Tammie Desper Siomara Dingle Lamont Dodson Lori Doherty Matt Dollar Teri Donnelly Heather Dorsey Horatio Douglas Bob Downes Chris Dunn Dellana D’Urso Scott Easter David Easterday Michele Elko Mark Elliott Theresa Ellison Paige Epperson Gary Ernnish Gloria Fennell D.J. Ferguson Sharon Filicko Robin Fitchett Joel Fitzgerald Beth Fleischer Scott Fleming Rhonda Flemming Christine Flippen Renee Ford Jody Forehand Joe Forster Angela Foster Kenneth Freeman Connie Fulps Kim Fulton Pam Gaines Brian Gammon Crystal Garnett 44 Juniors THE ULTIMATE IN ULTRIUM Tired, worn-out and stressed described most juniors before Christmas. Josh Longacre displays his long-await- ed class ring, the symbol of the junior year, the year they feel really counts. Big decisions about college and careers played major roles in juniors’ thoughts and were often topics of dis- cussion. James Harris and Mark May consider their re- spective futures during lunch. Lee Coker Upperclassmen remembered while un- derclassmen anticipated their junior year. The hardest year, the funniest year, the year students are initiated into the elite high school crowd — this is the year of receiving class rings. A representative of the Herff Jones company, the company that designs and produces class rings for the school, visit- ed the junior class with a slide presenta- tion. Mr. Reid Schweickert introduced the ring selection and explained value, cost, and procedure for ordering a class ring. The company provided a large variety of quality rings sporting competitive prices. Though some decided to buy their rings at nearby jewelry stores, most of the stu- dents convenientl y ordered through the Herff Jones company. Although many seniors were too con- cerned with their activities to give their rings a second thought, freshmen, sopho- mores, and juniors spent much time look- ing forward to their customized momen- tums. Sophomore Steve Sparkman summarized his thoughts: “I think receiv- ing my class ring will make me feel like I've reached some kind of goal.”’ — Lee Coker — Juniors 45 TURN OF THE RING Preparing for the junior class Ring Dance was almost as exciting as the dance itself. Many girls began getting pat- terns to make their dresses or shopping for dresses long before they even had dates. Matches began forming in early November. Many girls didn’t wait to be asked by their favorite guy; they took the initiative and did the asking themselves. With the date of the dance set for Decem- ber 5, anxious juniors argued plans and changed minds about dresses, restau- rants, and dates up until the last minute. Because Ring Dance was a _ formal event, an equally formal restaurant for the traditional pre-dance dinner was expect- ed. Many popular places included the Wil- llamsburg Inn, Mountain Jack’s, Fisher- man’s Wharf, The Trellis, and The Whaling Company. Some inventive stu- dents enjoyed Nara of Japan, the James River Country Club or even a candlelight dinner at home. Dance decorations and preparations es, a With this ring .’’ The ‘éremony is en as Kitgekttidson gets her ring from Phil Ste _Both felt, 7 didn’t need to go ea o refreshments were So-good, burwe did anyw 46 Juniors were planned well in advance and cost the class over $3,500. Wanting to make the evening a success, the executive board and officers selected and hired the band, X-Caliber, early in September. The climax of the evening came as anx- ious and excited juniors waited to walk through the giant reproduction of a class ring to receive their own special rings. After the usual ring-turning traditions were completed, the couples spent the rest of the evening dancing and socializ- ing. Leaving the sophomore volunteers to clean afterwards, juniors headed out to enjoy the rest of the evening. Some cou- ples went to parties on the beach. Others went to restaurants for dessert. Still oth- ers went to parties hosted at the homes of their friends. Drowsy, but happy, juniors returned to school on Monday. Proudly, they dis- played their rings and compared notes on the evening. — Raynor Hutchinson — Excalibur, the band of the Ring Dance, imitate songs and styles of Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and other top forty artist. During the break, juniors received their rings. K xe fa De Petrina Gattuso Jay Gayle Suzy Gilmont Troy Gioia Ginny Gillikin Kim Glenn Karen Gliebe Mike Griffiths Jordan Grant John Gray Dietra Green Erica Greene Gwendolyn Greene Mark Greenhalgh Tamera Gregory John Gould Kim Guillford Nick Hadley James Halabuk Alton Hamilton Glynis Hamilton Jaqueline Hamlin Tina Hankins Dennis Hardin Brian Hargraves Joseph Harris Julie Harris Renea Harris Chynade Hart Mike Hart Mark Harvey Billy Haughton Teresa Hause Tracey Haynes Bobby Haywood Cheryl Heaton Paul Hedrick Jerry Hefner Julie Henderson Anne Herbert Julia Herbert Chris Hermans Karen Hernandez Lori Herring James Hershberger Milton Higgs Mike Hill Kalton Hilliard Kevin Hines Wendy Hinkle Karen Hinson Nicki Hinson Lamont Hinton Lawandra Hinton Glen Hoaglund Frank Hohl Kenny Holcombe Shelley Holley Jessica Hollingsworth Mike Hollis Mark Holloway Ricky Holmes Tim Hoover Maryann Horch Carlis Horne Lori Horne Lolita Horton Debbie Howard Kim Hudson Wendy Huebner Byron Huggard Beverly Hughes Jeff Hurd Raynor Hutchinson Chris Hylton Sara Ing Chad Irvine Colleen Isaksen Thelma Jackson Shelley James Keely Jeffers Juniors 47 Ellen Jergenson Oscar Jonathan Gerald Johnson Lamont Johnson James Johnson Vernon Johnson Shawn Johson Brooke Jones Craig Jones David Jones Kimberly Jones Kimberly Jones Mark Jones Patricia Jones Sheralyn Jones Yvette Jones Donna Jordan Wendy Kaloustian Heather Karas Shannon Keatley Stacey Kellis Brian Kelley Jimmy Kent Billie Kibler Angela Kim Mike King Renshaw King Brock Klich Wendy Klich Andrew Kline Heather Klose Kelli Knight Laura Knoble Jeff Krauss Sheri Kravias Donna Krom Dawn Lacey Kelly Ladd Terry Lancater Doug Lane Alfonza Lassiter Heather Lawrence Joey Lawrence Kim Lawson Michael Lawson Scott Layman Roy LeBlanc Mindy Leffel Liz Leib Paul Leonard Jennifer Leslie Deonna Lewis Mary Lou Liaros Lilly Lin Frasher Lloyd Josh Longacher Paul Long Mark Lovelace Lisa Lunde Mike Luper Hor Ly Darryl Mack Steve Mageras Kim Malone David Mann Paul Marquez Kim Marrow Albert Martin Michael Matern Mark May Mark McCaughan Lori McClune Suzy McDaniel Angela McDonald Colleen McDonald Kippy McGehee Erin McGrath Trisha McIntosh Elizabeth McKean Chris McLain Jeff McLawhorn 48 Juniors Lord Of The Rink | Skating was both an interest and a challenge to junior Kendal Ascher. Ken- dal, who has been skating for seven years, proved that working for a goal has its benefits. Over the summer, Kendal went to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete in the United State National Artistic Skat- ing Championships. He was ranked four- teenth in the nation in figures and twelvth in freestyle. He viewed his skating as a hobby because he didn’t ‘‘see much of a future in skating.’’ Kendal’s short term goal was to be one of the top ten in the nation, while his ultimate goal was to compete in the Olympics. Kendal practiced at the Plaza Roller Rink in Phoebus four days a week. After going to Nationals, he competed in more difficult events and was under more pres- sure to excel. As the result of taking diffi- cult courses and becoming involved in a variety of activities, Kendal almost sacri- ficed skating. After much thought, he de- cided to continue for a while longer. “There is a good possibility of my going to Nationals if | work hard. At times | get frustrated, but if | gave it up, I’d really miss it.”’ — Wendy Huebner — Trophies and medals surround Kendal Asher as he proudly displays rewards for various competitions. Skat- ing is a difficult sport, but it has definitely paid off,” he reflects. In a pose displaying style and grace, Kendal Ascher presents himself beneath the symbol of his achieve- ment; the banner for United States Championship Roller Skating Competition. His incessant rehearsals combined with a natural talent, led him to the national competi- tion. Juniors 49 oe? a | QO 2 oO samy = ) Sires “There is So much expected of you as a junior!’ Leigh Rice expressed. Her feelings of anguish were common to most students who were or had previously been juniors. The junior year was an endless series of new experiences, such as college preparations, term papers, and SAT’s. In addition, juniors were also faced with science projects, tests, homework, extra-curricular activities, and some were even able to find time to work after school. “A key part of learning to cope this year has been learning how to budget my time, spread things out, plan ahead,’’ commented Kelli Knight. Learning to buckle down and having to make some sacrifices in their so- cial life was often a complaint from juniors. Wes Russell explained, ‘““You never have time to do anything except on the weekends and that is your only chance to socialize.”’ Dellana D’Urso solved the problem by “maintaining a balance and ignoring the fact that I’m being pressured.” “The junior year is a time of maturing, finding how to deal with everything at once. The junior has to learn what priorities are and then get his in order,’’ expressed Mrs. Page Roberts, an eleventh grade acceler- ated English teacher. Joy Steele summa- rized the year by commenting, ‘‘There’s so little time and so much to do.”’ — Julie Hubbard — The pressure of a cheerleading competition is only mo- mentary stress for junior Maryann Horch. She finds her problems causing tension in her muscles, which Wendy Huebner attempts to alleviate. — Mike Walker 50 Juniors Stephen McLeod Steve McLeod Scott McMaster Anjanette McRae Kristie Meadows Bridget Meisenheimer Eddie Milbury Mike Miller Mike Miller Kathryn Miner Michelle Mitchell Phyllis Mitchell Tim Mitchell Derek Moore Michael Moore Susan Moore Tonya Morris Chris Morrison Gwen Morrison Scott Moulton Chris Mueller Joe Mumaw Jason Myers | Luisa Nazzaro | Stephanie Neely Christa Nelson J. Nelson | Marie Newby Paige Newman | David Nichols ) David Noble Jan Nygren Lauren Olshansky Michelle Olson Bernard One Graham Orndorff Steve Ortiz Kim Owen Cathy Pack Kurt Panko Darlene Perry : Steve Persky Chris Petersen Andy Phelps Mike Philip Rachael Phillips Cathy Pierce Lance Pierce Keith Piercy Elizabeth Pingel Tim Pratt Jimmy Pressey Jennifer Price Donna Powers Regina Powers Debbie Pully Emmett Quantz Jo Jo Ramirez Sheri Ranes Keith Rascoe Stacy Rassaw Kay Ray Kevin Reichert Molly Reilly Eren Requa Kent Rice Kim Rice Leigh Rice Tanya Richmond Karla Ricks Kristy Ricks Michelle Ricks David Rieger Trish Riggs Wanda Roberson Cathy Robinson Chris Robinson Kim Rodrigo Greg Rollins Michelle Rollins Robyn Rose Juniors 51 pate CERTOR oer ceo ws . 5 a oma or ree aee IIE re EEE EEO ele 52 Juniors Kelly Rothmund David Roundy Marie Rountree Lisa Rowe Robin Rowe Mike Rowles Mark Royal Wes Russell Penny Rutherford Lee Anne Saks Yvette Samuels Cindy Sasser Will Saunders Cathy Scales Donald Schlosser Jevon Scott Jewel Scott Mitchell Scott Susie Seals Jan Seay Victor Self Kristen Shacochis Angel Shakoske Sonya Sheikh Dana Shenhar Benny Shields Tiffany Sholes Cheryl Shuman Steve Siceloff Marcus Simons Beth Simpkins Beth Skorupa Lesa Slone Jon Smith Ray Smith Richard Smith Steven Somervill Scott Spackman Harvey Spicer Rayon Spruiell Lakhena Srey Clint Stalling Joy Steele Preston Stinson Dianne Stokes Sophia Street Donny Sumner Tracie Sumner Nichelle Sutton Billy Sweeny Stephen Sweetman Brigitta Taft Jon Talan Shaunette Tate Tammara Tatum Angel Taylor Kathy Taylor Michele Taylor Teri Theobald Andralyn Thomas Joe Thomas Michelle Thomas Summer vacation did not mean beach- es and sleeping late for junior Diana Vaughan and senior Jenny Jones. In- stead, they spent two weeks touring sev- eral foreign countries with the United States Collegiate Wind Bands. Diana has been playing the tuba for six years and has received numerous awards for her musical talent. Jenny has been perform- ing with her trombone for over seven years and has also received awards and recognition for her ability. Diana and Jenny were recommended and nominated by the school band direc- tor David Anson for the Junior All-Ameri- can Band Hall of Fame Honors. This at- tracted the United States Collegiate Wind Band’s organization and shortly after- wards Diana and Jenny rec eived invita- tions to rehearse and tour with the group. There were a number of complications involved in accepting the invitation. Each recipient was given the option of cancel- lation due to the threat of international terrorism, though neither Jenny nor Diana was frightened away. The time and ex- pense of the trip also had to be evaluated. This proved to be the most important consideration. Diana commented, ‘‘l wasn’t sure if | would be able to go be- cause of the expenses. | even had to have my tuba insured.’’ Both girls realized the immense honor in the invitation and found ways to deal with the cost. Jenny was excited about the invitation and noted, ‘‘l had always wanted to tour Europe.”’ Jenny and Diana left for New York on July 6. They rehearsed in New York for three days and gave a pre-tour concert before leaving for France. The group con- sisted of two complete bands of about ninety members each and traveled on separate routes. Fortunately, Diana and Jenny played for the same band which was made of mostly rising juniors, seniors and college freshmen. After a three day stay in Paris, the group gave a farewell concert and left for Switzerland. There, the group made a re- cording at La Chaux de Fondes, known for its outstanding acoustics. ‘‘We were finally able to do some sight seeing in Switzerland. We got to view the Alps which were just beautiful!’ exclaimed Di- ana. After Switzerland, the band flew to Lu- Taking a breather from band rehearsals, Diana Vaughan and Jenny Jones absorb the beauty of Paris. During their trip abroad, Jenny and Diana fought their hectic sched- ules to get a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. EUROPEAN VACATIONS gano, Italy for more rehearsals and anoth- er concert. “‘It was really weird,’’ stated Diana. ‘‘All these Italian kids came up to us with the programs and asked us to autograph them!”’ The band traveled on, visiting Austria, Germany, and Belgium and continuing re- hearsals and performances. This group stayed two nights in Belgium, and each member was assigned a different family with whom to board. Jenny laughed as she remembered the incident that oc- curred in the household she visited: The only other person who spoke English was the oldest son. He translated constantly. It was so interesting to see the differences in our culture and theirs.”’ The last stop on the tour was London, where the band gave its final concert. The group also attended an elaborate Elizabe- than style banquet. The musicians re- ceived a final applause for their efforts to culminate an experience that Jenny and Diana would never forget. — Lee Coker — Juniors 53 Oscar Thomas Patricia Thomas David Thompson Dianne Thompson Derek Thornton Kenneth Thrasher Andy Thurmond Kimberly Tidwell Frank Tilghman Sharon Toliver Kenneth Torrey Michael Trabosh Chip Triplett John Triplett Shawn Triplett Terry Trojak Tina Tubbs Karen Turner Tom Turnitsa Claudia Tynes Melody Tynes Jeff Ullman David Umphlett Kim Vaccarelli Fletcher Valentine Tweedy Vanhook Diana Vaughan Scott Vaughan Tonya Vaughn Juanita Venable Lynette Vinson Diane Vredenburgh Chris Wade Frank Walian Anna Walke Michelle Wallace Denise Ward Mike Warner Mike Warren Kenny Washington Vickie Washington Billy Waters Michael Watkins Ann Way Byron Weare Vicki Weatherford Kevin Weech Sherri Weeks Buck Wells Angela Wenemoser Charles West Laura West Liz Whanger Eric White Paula White Wendi White Brian Whitehead Sara Whitehead Ralph Whitefield Scott Wiatt Bernadette Wichman Kristin Vik Steve Williams Todd Williams Tracy Williams Vida Williams Wanda Williams Brian Willis Traci Wilmer Bill Wilmoth Blythe Wilson Mark Wiseman Ricky Witherspoon Carolyn Woolard Caryn Woolley Sarah Worthington Pat Wright Sandy Wright Shauron Wright Sophannarith Yang Jimmy Yarkey 54 Juniors Ahead OF Schedule Hard working and dedicated described the junior class officers. The returning offi- cers, president Lee Coker, secretary Bev- erly Hughes, and reporter Amy DeBerry joined with new officers vice president Scott Easter and treasurer Marty Conn to attempt to make the junior year of their class a prosperous one. The competition fo r these officers was tight and was a true test of the candidate’s ability. In the end, juniors chose experience and predictable dedication as the prime requisites of their leaders. With the help of the executive board, the junior class began preparing soon af- ter elections for Ring Dance. The class had the most money in its treasury in the school’s history — over five thousand dollars. President Lee Coker had hoped planning ahead would make the Ring Dance different: ‘‘“We hoped to be able to hold our Ring Dance outside of school. We had the finances to do so, but the administration wouldn't let us.’’ Neverthe- less, the abundance of money and quality leadership paid off with a successful Ring Dance. After the venture of Ring Dance was — Kitty Talbot — Junior Class Officers: Marty Conn, treasurer; Amy De- Berry, reporter; Lee Coker, president; Beverly Hughs, secretary; Scott Easter, vice-president. conquered, the officers began making plans and holding fundraisers for their Se- nior Prom. Juniors sold Allegro foods — jams, date-nut bread, cookies, mustard, and popcorn — at Christmas, and had several spring car washes. The Officers, with their ability and foresight, boosted junior class spirit and prepared the class for the work involved in a nearing senior year. — Raynor Hutchinson — Juniors 55 Q: What Is A Sophomore? Soph-o-more (sof-e-mor) A know-it- all whose thinking is immature or foolish. Just when they think they’ve mastered high school and know how to ‘‘play the : fone 9 game,’ they are confronted by a few ob- wane isok ot 4 will wean vious yet surprising facts: teachers are sheep TEACHERS and tests are TESTS. Teach- ers no longer have any sympathy, and Shaved sideburns tests include horrid items like essays. Sophomores are no longer allowed to use the old excuse, ‘| don’t know any bet- ‘ ter.’’ They must use all of their ability to “Studley” slouch Quite comfortable create ee and imaginative Syolices to try to pick 7 aS : Saye ee sophomores’ teachers will not accept an - : excuse as readily as their freshmen teach- ers did. The second year of high school is a time to grow, to experience, to go the extra mile. Some get the crazy idea that experience is spending the day at the beach. Others interpret “‘going the extra layered Thi mile’? to mean going the extra mile to to create his spend the day at Newport News City ene Park. Overall, sophomores are pleasant peo- ple once they realize they are not as om- nipotent as they initially thought. Hopeful- ly they have learned from their easy but helpful experience as freshmen and will continue to grow and develop into a ma- Swatch ture and respectable class. — David Jones — Smart-alec grin Last year’s converse 56 Sophomores Chris Adams Jennifer Agnew Donna Allen Scott Allen Brandon Allred Harold Alston Eddie Anzio Michelle Appleton Mike Armer Patricia Arwine Christy Ascher Shelvon Askew Tammy Atkins Marlon Bacote Nona Bacote David Bailey Gracelyn Baker Manuel Bandy ¢ wal BAA vem A i a J William Banks : Melissa Bargeron Donnie Barkley John Barnes Tasha Barnes Amy Barnett Jon Bartlett Tammy Baskerville Tracy Baskerville Eric Bates Steve Batten Chanel Batten Brice Beddingfield Calvin Bell Chad Bell Tina Bell Charles Bellinger Tonya Bellinger Carl Bennett Jeff Benson Bruce Berg Michelle Berryman Sherri Bertrand Nehemiah Biggs Gayle Bimler Angelia Blackburn Shaun Blair Helena Boddie Bernard Boone Marcus Boothe Patty Borders Marcus Bowden Tricia Bowser Julie Boyd David Bradley Charemon Branch Glenda Branch Robin Braxton Jack Breitbeil Garry Brewer Amy Bright Jennifer Brittingham Juanita Brock Janise Brown Larissa Brown Lisa Brown Nichelle Brown Tejardo Browne Susan Buch Randy Bullock Michael Burden Karen Burkett Brian Butcher Barney Butler Gary Butts Heather Byrd Vannetta Cain Chris Calbert Michelle Callahan David Camm Sharon Campbell Stacy Campbell David Cannon Sophomores 57 Reg -giel Heads hung low on those fans who came to watch Menchville run against Denbigh in the climactic cross country dual meet of the year. Humbled Mench- ville had been crushed 16-42 by the Patri- ots, who were the first school to ever de- feat Menchville at its home course in its seventeen year history. Each member of the varsity team had failed in their individ- ual goal to break into the Denbigh top five, except for junior Reggie Baltimore who came in first for Menchville and fifth in the entire meet. Reggie had come through in the clutch as he could be relied upon when the pressure was on. He placed first in the championship meets at Districts and Regionals, achieving person- al course records in both meets. Reggie excelled in running not only in his junior year, but ever since he began running as a freshman. He recalled, “‘l be- gan running in the wake of my sister’s success. Shelly Alford ran from 1980 to 1984, qualifying for state in the 100 and 200 meter run in her senior year.’’ During his sophomore year, Reggie earned rec- ognition as a varsity member of the cross country team. Although he did not qualify for the State, this turn of events added incentive for him for 1986. Reggie remarked, “‘Last year | didn’t go to state because | had a bad meet at regionals. Only the top fif- teen finishers at this meet qualified for State, and | wasn’t among them. In eighty- six, | had to have revenge on the Regional course. This was the year | wanted to go to state.” Eighty-six began slowly for Reggie; as he stated, ‘“‘I started out slowly because | didn’t work out like | should have over the summer. But | worked hard so that, when the time came, | was in good shape, and | eventually peaked at Districts and Re- gionals.”’ Yet, Reggie had earlier demonstrated his potential for greatness in the dual meet against Denbigh by proving himself the top runner for the first time. He com- mented, “l was pleased with my perfor- mance, but | was mad because the rest of the team didn’t do well. We had the talent to beat them, but we didn’t use it.’’ Reg- gie concluded his season by finishing in the top ten at Districts and sixteenth at 58 Sophomores Regionals in 17:00 seconds, his personal record. Future plans for Reggie are centered around running; he said, “‘If | can, I'll get a running scholarship to a respectable col- lege. But, if that doesn’t work out, I'll pur- sue a Career in law enforcement.’’ Reggie remarked that more immediate plans in- clude domination over his high school competitors saying, ‘“What | want to do most next year is beat Denbigh since they are our biggest rivals. We can beat them, but | Know | must put in a hundred per- cent effort along with the rest of the team.” Coach Jimmy Johnson said of Reggie, ‘Il feel good about how he illustrated lead- ership in transcending from being a guy in the front of the pack to being our top finisher. At the end of the season he turned it on when it really counted.”’ — Mike Walker — With eyes on the competitor ahead, Reggie Baltimore picks up pace to pass yet another foe. Reggie excelled at championships, obtaining a personal record. — Mike Walker — Zhan Caplan Chris Carper Diane Carroll Jonathan Carroll Tremayne Carroll Dawn Cary Joey Cassell Robby Chandler Gary Chenkin Shaleeta Cherry Jeannie Chittenden Dawn Cifaldi Steven Cloutier Stacey Cofield Amy Cohen Karen Cole Sharon Cole Robert Comeaux Kim Coleman Chris Compton Derrick Conway Darryl Cook Caroline Cooke Mariam Cooper Ericka Corbin Kevin Cox Cathi Crowder Scott Crowder David Culp Harold Dale David Daniel David Daniels Angela Davenport Ann Davis Chris Davis Gary Davis Kerry Davis Kim Davis Monica Davis Nema Davis Spencer Davis Patrick Day JoAnna Deal Doug DeBerry Brenda DeBorous Linda DeBroux Devene Dixon Marty Dixon Stanley Dixon Samuel Dollyhigh Latise Donaldson Shannon Drawdy Helen Duchemin Ryan Duncan Jay Dunford John Dunn Scott Eastwood Lee Edwards Gerald Elder Antonio Ellis Darrell Ellis Terrie Ellis Indira Etwaroo Jennifer Eubank Audrey Evans Mike Evans Stephanie Everett Brian Fedy Lonnie Fender Terry Ferrell James Finlay David Finney Helen Fisher Lloyd Fitzgerald Ronald Flythe Elizabeth Forbes Jenna Ford Arrow Foster Darrin Fosque Becky Fox J.D. Fox Sophomores 59 Jason Frank Veronica Frazier Cathie Freeland Ron Friend David Galyon Monica Ganescu Leonard Ganoe Trina Garrett Dellphine Garris Kristine Gault Jeffrey Gayle Patty Geho Lisa George Christy Gianettino Karen Gibbons William Gilbert Darrin Gillette Mike Goduti Dee Goldston Robert Goodall Kim Goodbred Jamey Goode Dwayne Gooden Sean Gosine Glenn Granger David Gray Francine Green Wanda Greene Barry Gregory Elisha Gregory Michelle Grew Kathy Grist Aaron Grosbach Shandra Haddix Christine Halabuk Michelle Hammonds Catherine Hanna- Heise Teresa Harding Claude Hardy Dexter Hardy Brian Hargraves Chain Hargrove Daniel Harris Diane Harris Eric Harris Raquel Harris Walter Harris Scott Hart Bruce Hastings Heather Hayden Bill Hayes Paris Hayes Alison Healy Sean Hedges Akeem Henderson Chris Hermans Tracey Hicks Ricky Hill Kirsten Holden Mike Holloway Monica Holloway Jenny Holm Raquel Holmes David Holokai Soongyol Hong Sung Hong Karen Hooten Peggy Huebner Michael Huff Casey Hughes Scott Hulvey Amelia Hunt Unkyong Im Anthony Jackson Robert Jackson Tammy Jackson Tony Jackson Wendy Jackson Robert James Nikole Jarvis Doug Jefferson 60 Sophomores Driver’s licenses, possibly the most important items to sophomores, provide the freedom and responsibility wanted. Ryan Duncan, Jeff Sykes, and William Sorenson show their anticipation and excitement at the idea of receiving their licenses. Anticipation filled the lives of many sophomores upon receiving their driver's licenses. New freedoms were introduced once students were able to drive. Male students looked forward to being able to drive their girlfriends out on dates. Marty Conn remarked, ‘“‘It just isn’t very roman- tic when my mom asks what time she should pick me and my date up.’’ Jody Mirmelstein agreed stating, “‘It’s no fun when you have to constantly depend on others for transportation.”’ Once they received their licenses, how- ever, their desire for independence was rivers License UWilemma Wendy Huebner “Which key unlocks the door?’’ Keys provide one of many difficulties for student drivers. Heather Lawrence thumbs through her keys in search of the right key. Phil Stevens further hindered by parental restrictions. Along with the pleasure came responsibil- ities. ‘ All of a sudden, my mom seems to have an endless list of errands that need to be done and, consequently, | have to do them,” stated William Sorenson. Even though sophomores could drive, their parents did not give them complete freedom: funds to purchase and insure a new car were limited; and parents en- forced the restricted use of the family car. In spite of these major setbacks, their excitement was not hindered. — Kitty Talbot — Sophomores 61 The Month Time Stood For the past sixteen years, the air con- ditioning system has been broken on the first day of school. For the first time since the opening of the school, the school year began with cooled classrooms. However, there was a new problem. Plagued with a curse that something must not work dur- ing the first week of school, Menchville faced the clock system. The master clock malfunctioned, making the clocks throughout the building give an incorrect time. The small inconvenience did not bother most, and several found the inac- curacy a great advantage. Because of the irregularity of the clocks, teachers were lenient with tardies. “The first month of school | was always late and my teacher never counted the tardies,’ remarked senior David Smith. It was common to find staff aides roaming 62 Sophomores the halls yelling for everyone to get to class; the bell system was on the same system as the clocks. Randy Jordan found the problem bene- ficial, noting, ““My math teacher would look up to see if there was time for a quiz, but when it said something outrageous like 6:15, she would give up the idea. | thought it was great because she would let us talk until Mr. Caywood came over the P.A. to dismiss us.”’ In fact, it seemed every time the principal came over the loud speaker system to announce that the clocks had been repaired, a low rum- ble of laughter went through the school; students had only to look at the wall clock to prove him wrong. Despite its benefits, the broken clock was a great inconvenience to some. Ta- sha Barnes explained, ‘‘The only time it bothered me was when | was taking a test and | didn’t know how much tim | had to finish.’’ Teachers, acknowledging the sit- uation, periodically announced the time left in class. “‘l thought it was funny at first, but it became a real pain, like when | missed a dentist appointment because | didn’t realize the clocks had stopped,”’ recalled Monica Caine. Eventually, Mr. Caywood’s announcemment about the clocks being fixed materialized into reality and the bell system once again became precise. The month that time in school stood still was soon forgotten by stu- dents, but the faculty remembered it. Af- ter all the years of starting school without air conditioning, faculty members predict- ed that the clocks might become the building’s annual problem. — Kitty Talbot — Nicholas Jefferson Bebe Jegede Anne Jenkins Evelyn Jernigan Akin Johnson Clark Johnson Lenecia Johnson Patience Johnson Beth Johnston Darryl Jones Deshanna Jones Shannon Jones Tammy Jones Tonya Jones William Jones Victor Jones Brian Jordan Wanda Jordan Lisa Jowers Laura Kallio Michael Kersey Charles Kerwood Steve Keyes Chong Kim Jung Kim Tammy Kincaid Angela King Joanna King Brian Klose DeWayne Knight Adredian Knightnor Kim KohIman James Krippe Roxanne Krofcheck Leslie Lamb Scott Lambroff Tressa Lamm Geoffrey Lancaster Kwamie Lassiter Tonya Lassiter Billy Lawrence Trey Lawrence Marquita Lawton Brian LeCount Chad Ledtje Bill Leggett Stephanie Lemaster Mike Lett Cynthia Lewis Ted Liaros Adam Liles Mary Lydon Kevin Lilly Steve Linkous Crystal Lively Julie Loney Christine Lumpkin Craig Lynch Donmonic Lyons Scott MacCleery Dan McKay Teresa Maestre Mike Mancil Brian Mangosing David Mariniak Tim Marquez Jon Marshall Melinda Massie Antoine Mayo Michael Maxham Tracey McCartney Sherita McCray Ronald McDavid Kelly McDevitt Lisa Mcintosh Mark Mcintosh Kathy McKay Jennifer McMicken Adreania McMillian Brandon Mears Raymond Melton Sophomres 63 Glenn Meton Rodney Mills Jody Mirmelstein James Mitchell Alison Moir Robyn Mooney Pam Moore Stacy Moore Kevin Morello Mike Morris Stephanie Morris Susie Moskal Anthony Mosley Candy Mueller David Mummert Tammi Murphy Robin Musser Eric Muza Jennifer Nash Debbie Nataupsky Annetta Nelson Tommy Newman Tony Nicholas Mark Nimmo Shelly Nixon Tracy Norcutt Starzan Norman Mary Norton Beth Nowadnick Kathleen O'Connell Dan Oden Kenny Oliver Lu Ology Michele Osborne Jennifer O'Sullivan Keflin Outlaw Stacy Owens Larry Paffrath Rich Panuska Bobby Papp Gail Park Michele Parker Thomas Parker Jacqueline Parnacott Rick Parnell Grant Patterson Cathy Paul Mike Pavusa Derrick Payne Jennifer Payne P.J. Pcsolinski Felecia Pearson Aaron Peck Kristy Peed Darnell Penny John Peterson Nicole Phelps Monica Phillips Linda Pierce Leticia Pilcher Christy Pilkington Syony Pong Valerie Portewig Tammy Poyer Felicia Pressey Jeff Price Cindy Pridemore Tricia Quantz David Quigley Kristy Reese Alicia Reeves Amy Rencsok Cynthia Rhodes David Rhodes jillian Richardson Ric Richardson Tara Richardson Kenny Riddle Laura Rieger Shawn Rivers Carol Rizzio 64 Sophomores Newport News, feeling it should sup- port the arts, began a program in the summer of ’86 that affected the vacations of many talented students. The city es- tablished a school of performing arts based loosely on the concept made pop- ular by the movie Fame. Students from high schools exclusively in the Newport News School System went through the rigors of auditions in order to have the chance to attend this special summer school. The school consisted of four de- partments: drama, art, dance, and music. Classes lasted from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm for six weeks. Once accepted, the stu- dents had only to wait for the summer to arrive. Each of the four departments offered programs that attempted to broaden the students’ knowledge and artistic experi- ence. From mornings, when classes on background and theory took place, to the afternoons, which students spent in hands-on workshops, the students were constantly exposed to both classical and modern forms of the arts. The drama department not only al- lowed the young artists to act, but also taught students practical backstage knowledge such as set design, construc- tion, lighting, and sound. Part of the pro- gram involved the students giving a con- structive critique of each other. “‘Learning professional theatre was fun,’’ remarked junior Patty Davis. ‘“‘There was no petti- ness like in high school productions. Ev- erybody accepted everybody.” In music classes, students were taught and tested on music theory, history, and appreciation. Participation consisted of workshops in singing styles. “We sang blues, popular, classical, everything,’’ noted junior Caryn Woolley. ‘‘My favorite workshop was the one in which we learned to lay down tracks in a studio,” she added. Art students dabbled in many art istic styles. Besides conventional art forms such as watercolor, pen and ink, and oil, students attended workshops in airbrush, silkscreen, printing, and metalworks. The dance department trained stu- dents in all types of dance including point, jazz, and modern. ‘‘We couldn’t do tap because we were in a gym,’’ explained senior Candace Hundley. Candace found all the workshops interesting, but felt the class on African dance was most enjoyable. Although many complained that New- Artistically Inclined port News is a city of cultural stagnancy, few argued that the decision to create the summer institute was a step in the right direction. There had been a new empha- sis on the fine arts; many felt that there were not enough quality programs in the area. Summer Institute attempted to solve this problem and enhance the abili- ties and talents of gifted teenagers. Em- phasized senior Alex Ross, ‘‘It’s about time the city did something to help the aspiring artists.”’ — Beth Galo — A summertime stretch prepares Rebecah Gould for her dance workshop at the Summer Arts Institute. Rebecah was one of many Menchville students who was accepted into the program. Sophomores 65 Vil y “I’m okay”’ was varsity wrestler Sammy Dollyhigh’s modest thought on his status on the wrestling team. Sammy, who had wrestled for five years, began wres- tling on the varsity team as a freshman, and continued as a sophomore. During his freshman wrestling season, he was ranked third in the state of Virginia for his weight class. During the summer after his first year of varsity wrestling, Sammy received recog- nition at the national level at the Junior National Tournament in Cedar Falls, lowa. At 115 pounds, Sammy had to lose 17 pounds to qualify for the 98 pound weight class. Though he was thinner, he was by no means weaker. Sammy won first place in the Greco-Roman division. He ex- plained ‘“‘Greco-Roman style wrestling uses more upper body throws than high school wrestling.”’ Being under the direction of Coach Paul Pcsolinski paid off as Sammy’s dedi- cation won him a first place at the Junior National Tournament. This dedication was needed for the first Objective IN WrES- seme —— tling at the tournament, making the OE ans —_— weight. Sammy stated, “‘It wasn’t much ae wanes fun making 98 pounds, but it was well eggs gore worth it.”’ yl lO J sais el “ CAMO, iiches — Phil Stevens — As the referee looks, Sammy Dollyhigh and his oppo- nent struggle for control. Sammy and the rest of the Menchville team went on to win the match. 8 3 Mike Walker Mike Walker With strain showing in his legs, Sam Dollyhigh works to _ Feet fly as Sam Dollyhigh wrestles his opponent from take down his Denbigh opponent. He wrestles with en- Denbigh out of bounds. The Denbigh Patriot attempts durance and stamina against the fateful Patriot. to escape Sammy’s winning move. 66 Sophomores Michael Rizzio Beth Roberts Stephanie Robertson Conway Robinson Michele Robinson Derick Rodgers Mike Rohde Mark Romero Jennifer Roppolo Stephanie Rose Kenneth Roundy Dustin Rowe Serina Rowsey Matt Russnow Phillip Sabo Renee Salony Anissa Sanders Monica Saylor Sylvia Scales Derek Scalese Mike Scarborough Bruce Schiffer Cathy Schlosser Linda Scott Chris Seamster Patrick Seifert Anne Sharpe Danny Sharpe Naomi Shaye Christina Sheffield Jeff Sheppard Rusty Shiflett Scott Shippey Stacy Shu Jennifer Shuping Raymond Simmons Sheila Simons Rhonda Simpson Alex Sinkfield Teresa Slade Jurea Slaughter Greg Slemp Karen Slusher Danielle Smeltzer Amanda Smith Brian Smith Carrie Smith Jo Anne Smith Sherri Snider John Snyder Amy Soloman William Sorenson Stephen Sparkman Sophomores 67 Nathaniel Speller Anthony Spivey Dale Spratley Sharon Spencer Troy Sprott George Stanley Libby Stemann Carlton Stephenson James Stiffler Chris Stinson Steve Stratton Amy Swanson Jeff Sykes Mike Tabb Sheri Talbert Joy Tamburri John Taylor Luther Taylor Carla Thomas Natlie Thomas Tonya Thomas Mike Thompson Tonya Thompson Aimee Thornton Vernita Tobias Julie Todd Tamara Trice Duoc Truong John Tucker Marci Turner Shunda Turner Scott Umphlett Elizabeth Union Doug VanDyke Lisa VanGuilder John Vaughan Mike Walls Michael Ward Tom Warlitner Beth Warters Thomas Washington Mike Watkins Michelle Watson Rickie Watson Jennifer Way Dean Wendt James Wertheimer Orlando Wesley Charles Whitaker Derek White Ernest White Kelvin White John Whitehead Becky Wiggs Edwin Whitley Graham Williams Jeff Williams Kim Williams Robert Williams Stephan Williams Steve Williams Dale Williamson Angela Wilson Gary Wilson Marnissa Wilson Sederick Wilson Shannon Wilson Tina Wilson Jackie Withers David Wood Malinda Woodman Rusty Woods Rhonda Woolard Bruce Wright Jim Wright Susan Wyvill Mike Yarkey Randy Youens Ashley Young Jeanette Young Tommy Zuckerwar 68 Sophomores XN TRE MONEY With Ring Dance in the future, the sophomore class was determined to raise as much money as possible for their class treasury. The class was led by sponsor Ms. Karavias, and officers, Jeff Sykes, Shelly Nixon, Anne Sharpe, Crystal Live- ly, and Carrie Smith. In the fall, sopho- mores sold key chains with the Monarch logo on them. Selling at a dollar a piece, the key chains were a big success. Anoth- er fundraiser was the collection of class dues. The amount of dues was two dol- lars, but treasurer Crystal Lively re- marked, “‘We’re trying to raise as much money as we can now; but in the future, dues will be raised to a higher amount.”’ More car washes were also planned as a fundraising activity. Reporter Carrie Smith stated, ‘‘Car washes are a lot of fun and one reason is because so many people come to support the class.”’ The success of the sophomore class fundraising activities was attributed to the support and active involvement of class members as well as its officers. Crystal Lively wanted to be an officer so she could be a part of the main activities of her class. Class officers must be role models for other students as well as set examples. The sophomore class also had a motivated executive board. Shelly Nix- on stated, ‘‘Il think our class has a good future for fundraising projects because of great class participation.’’ The involve- ment of the majority of the class in the fundraising process occurred because the money was used for the good of the Class. Jeff Sykes stated their main goal of all of their fundraising activities is to have a great Ring Dance. Optimistic Crystal Cathy Paul Lively noted, ‘‘The future looks great for our class as far as fundraising goes.’’ — Heidi Hoeft — Homecoming provides a chance for Ryan Duncan and Kevin Cox to lend a helping hand. Efforts like theirs helped make the class a unit, with each person doing what he could to aid the class. Sophomore Class Officers. Front: Crystal Lively, trea- surer; Back: Jeff Sykes, president; Carrie Smith, reporter; Anne Sharpe, secretary; Shelly Nixon, vice president. Sophomores 69 ls a Fresnman? Slight part of the hair @ ; Doesn't want to smile and show @ his braces Fresh-man (fresh-man) One simple word peacnlGce that captures the essence of freshmen is “beginners.’’ Freshmen must wait four years before they can re-experience the feeling of authority they felt in the eighth grade. No need for Freshmen have just begun on a new era deodorant of their education, the era of Life Prepara- tion. The next four years would be devot- ed to the refining process necessary for survival in the ‘real world’ after high school. Some freshmen took it for grant- ed that high school would be a breeze like middle school, but they quickly discov- ered that this was far from the truth. Teachers of freshmen classes made it a point (almost daily) to inform students they were teachers, not babysitters. Eventually, freshmen got the message and, at least, tried to act maturely. Per- haps they strove to become more like the Doesn't have a bookbag upperclassmen. It was likely that the ef- fort to hurry the maturation process was employed only to impress upperclass SOI SS ONE eave members of the opposite sex. Whatever the reason, the maturation of the fresh- men was a beautiful event to witness, as long as they didn’t trample over people on their way to the bus. — David Jones — Narrow Shoulders Brand new Converse shoes Doras 70 Freshmen Tadessa Aaron Ilse Ackerman Catrina Acklin Joseph Adams Montecia Adkinson Wes Akin Alkim Akyurtlu Paul Alex Darrel Allen Kellie Allen Tiffany Alston Ben Amos Michelle Anoya Anthony Anderson Wade Anthony Dawn Armstrong Kendra Austin Jessica Ausura Amy Bailey Charles Bailey Cheryl Bailey Christy Bailey George Bailey Michele Bailey Woo Bak Stephanie Baker Jenny Ball Andy Balser Karen Barefoot Sharon Barefoot Shannon Barringer Andrew Bartelt Stephanie Bartlett Denise Batten Sonny Baum Eric Bazemore Jami Beamon Joretta Beck Kim Beck Lamesha Bell Jeff Belmonte Paula Belt Missy Belvin Melisa Benavidez Jenny Bender Dorothy Benefield Susie Benjamin Dawn Bergenstock Melissa Bergeron Arthella Best Lawrence Biggs Karen Bishop Macy Bishop Beverly Black Jennifer Blanchard Katina Boone Jimmy Born Regina Boyd Mike Bracken Allison Brandenburg Amy Brandenburg Jerry Brandt Yolanda Braxton Garry Brewer Mark Bridges Tiljuana Bridgett Bevan Brinkley Michelle Britt Jennifer Brocks Carl Brookman Daniel Brown Eric Brown Farah Brown Tejardo Browne Mark Brushwood Eric Bucklew Kim Burch Angie Burgess Tracy Burley Kristine Burroughs Allen Burton Freshmen 71 Keane Butts Larry Caine Michael Caine Jason Calbert Bobby Call Shelly Campbell Tonia Canada Spencer Carpenter Audra Carraway Melvin Carter Willie Carter Tina Carver John Casker Jamie Caulkett Romel Cayetano Cee Cee Chambers LaTonya Cherry Shonda Cherry Mike Choi Anna Ciotta Sherri Cleveland Dallas Cogdell Travis Colbert Dawn Collar Paul Colton Lanie Cones Tracy Connelly Charles Cooke Anneli Coolbear Wanza Cooper Kim Copeland Angela Corbin Kim Cornell Jewel Cousins Krista Craven Chrystal Crawley Jomeacia Cropper Kathy Crow Kristy Crow Paul Crowe David Cullipher Jared Cunningham Kim Cunningham DeWayne Cutchin Rachel Daley Angel Damron Chris Daniel Jodie Daniel Karen Daniels John Davis Paul Davis Stephen DeMuth Mike Dennis Andrea Derby Kevin Dillon Christy Dixon Robert Dixon Thomasine Dixon Rob Doane Katie Dollar Stephen Donovan Jim Drewery Jennifer Dunn LaTonya Edwards Barbara Elefante Denise Elliott Tanya Epling Sunita Etwaroo Allyson Eubank Alex Evans Francine Evans Amy Everitt Chucky Fuchs Sima Familant Gerald Faulkner Anjanette Fegel Rhonda Felton Wanda Fennell Vicki Ferrier Todd Filer Jeremy Findlay 72 Freshmen Student vs Locke: A Combination for Frustration As freshmen entered high school, they encountered many new positive and neg- ative experiences. Surprisingly, as most freshmen admitted, attempting to figure out the way to open a locker was one of the most frustrating. These supposedly innocent storage compartments for books and coats caused both anxiety and humiliation. Freshman Tonia Canada, just ‘as many others, shared a locker with an- other student. She learned that this situa- tion posed such problems as lack of space for coats, books, and other neces- sary items. ‘‘They’re just not big enough,”’ she complained. The lockers in the foreign language hall were particularly difficult. “They have no shelves and are extremely hard to open,”’ lamented Krista Craven. Missy Belvin agreed with Krista. “‘It’s a pain getting my winter coat and all my books in those little lockers.”’ True Confessions One ninth-grader, who wished to re- main anonymous, had an especially trau- matic locker incident. She explained, “One of the first days of school, | couldn’t get my locker opened. | was about ready to give up when this adorable senior guy walked up. He asked me what the prob- lem was and then ‘attempted’ to open it for me. When he ‘couldn’t get it open’ he told me to wait there and he’d go get a janitor. Well, | waited in the hall for him for more than half an hour! He obviously wanted to see how long | would stand in the hall looking and feeling stupid.”’ Another freshman didn’t want to risk 3 the embarrassment of admitting he couldn't open his locker. He replied, ‘‘| couldn’t figure out my locker combina- tion, but | didn’t want to ask anybody. | ended up carrying a of my books around for three and a half months.”’ Hopefully, not all freshmen had a hard time with their lockers, and maybe those who did were finally able to understand them. In any case, the question among freshmen remained: What is it about lock- ers that makes them so difficult? — Mary Anne Corlett — School Division Maintenance personnel change locks in the new wing; the originals were defective and could not be opened. Serena Carmean recalled, “All my books were locked in my locker for a week.” OO a) LOY e LT AMEEDD MED PC TES RR Ra Sea beet osuaea pe eee hates ta hae ee eee le) ee Mary Anne Corlett Freshmen 73 What's It Like to Be a Twin? Striving for individuality and uniqueness proved a difficult task for the sets of twins at Menchville. Their similarities often led to competitiveness. However, t heir liken- esses became an advantage. ‘‘We don’t try to be alike, but we are,’’ exclaimed Lynne Zartman. “I’m never by myself. My mom warns us that when we separate, we’ll both have an identity crisis,’ Sharon Barefoot not- ed. Being so close, twins shared every- thing from clothes to friends. Many twins found they even share names. ‘‘When someone calls Allison’s name, I’m always quick to turn around as though it was my name,’’ stated Meredith Gooch. Amanda and Carrie Smith invested in sweatshirts that read, ‘I’m Amanda, she’s Carrie,”’ and ‘I’m Carrie, she’s Amanda.’’ Lisa and Lynne Zartman discovered that they share identical brain waves when they took an electroencephalogram (EEG) at the Medical College of Virginia when they were five. Allison Gooch summed up her and her sister’s similarities. “‘l’m too close to her to do anything by myself.”’ Most people ask the ultimate question, “So, what’s it like to be a twin?”’ Yet, the question they respond with is, ‘‘What’s it like not to be a twin?’’ Kristi and Karla Ricks admitted that it’s fun ‘“‘always hav- ing Someone around your own age.” — Tracy Sheppard — Mike Walker They’re more than sisters, they’re twins. Although Sharon and Karen Barefoot don’t look like mirror images as other twins do, they do dress to fit their roles as twins. They are, of course, fraternal twins, both born at the same time, even though they do not look exactly alike. 74 Freshmen Seeing Double? Front Row: Sharon Barefoot, Allison Gooch, Lynnell Robinson, Anne Sharpe, Kristy Crow, Debbie Cockrell, Sharon Cole, Carrie Smith; Second Row: Erick Rodgers, Jewel Scott, Eileen Metheny, Lynne Zartman, Kristine Gault, Gary Ferrell, Kristy Ricks. Hal Ward Hal Ward Corresponding Twins. Front Row: Karen Barefoot, Meredith Gooch, Rynell Robinson, Danny Sharpe, Kathy Crow, Mike Cockrell, Karen Cole, Amanda Smith; Second Row: Derrick Rodgers, Jevon Scott, Lisa Zart- man, Kimberly Gault, Terry Ferrell, Karla Ricks. Vernica Fladger Michelle Floyd Rhonda Forbes Stephanie Ford Gregory Forehand Melinda Forehand Michael Franceschi Beth Fryer Crystal Fryrear Nicole Fuller Michael Fulps Meredith Furney- Lough Randall Gable Matthew Galo Terri Gale George Ganescu Robert Garris Wendy Gaskins Kevin Gatling Stan Gettys Chris Gibson Susan Gibbons Shannon Gillikin Scott Glenn Drew Gliebe Chris Goins Allison Gooch Meredith Gooch Jean Goodwyn David Goodrich Shane Goodwin April Gorbett Scott Gordon Rebecah Gould Jeff Gowers Kimberly Graham Robert Grainger Adrianne Grantham Carolyn Greene Lee Greenhalgh Dawn Gremer Neil Greubel Teresa Grimaldi Doris Grinstead Wendy Grygier Shalini Gupta Donald Hacke Natarsha Hackley Elissa Haines Ryan Hale Tephanie Hall Danny Hamilton Jackie Hamlin Jon Hammond Becky Hansen John Hansin Tim Hardy Kdean Hargrove Jeff Harrell Alan Harrell Clarence Harris Everett Harris John Harris Alisha Hart Catina Hart David Hawkins Bill Haynes Craig Heaton Nicole Herbert Nikki Herbert Richard Herndon Ronald Herring Theresa Hershberger Erin Hickey Bryant Hill Russell Hill Jami Hillman Jonathan Hinkle Larissa Hoaglund Verdell Holley Jimmy Hopson ¢ Freshmen 75 Jimmy Hopson Marcus Howard Duane Hudnall Amy Hudson Tim Huff Chery! Hunter Michelle Idele Yong Im Chris Irvine Norman Izzard Fabian Jackson Jermaine Jackson Parrish James Timothy Jarrett Derrick Jenkins Yan Jenkins Carmen Johnson Darren Johnson Karla Johnson Melinda Johnson Melissa Johnson Sylvia Johnson Tyrone Johnson Alton Jones Jay Jones Lisa Jones Michelle Jones Patrick Jones Stacy Jones Jennifer Joy Rico Jordan Jackie Joyner Jessica Karas Tom Karolewics Amy Kayser Anita Kee Beth Keesecker Ben Kelley Maria Ketcheld Deidra Kibler Pat Kidd Kirsten Killackey Brian King Jennifer Kirkland Yolanda Knight Unchu Ko Kimberlee Kohl Michelle Kucia Kelly Kunclrs Michelle Lacey Richard LaCroix Deenie Laine Chris Lamb Tina Laroche Shonda LaRock Tonya Lassiter Tenaya Lawson Pete LeBlanc David Lee Sykima Lee Veronique Lee John Leonard Charles Lewis DeAndre Lewis Joe Lewis Jim Lin Joseph Little Karen Loar Tywanne Locust Scott Louis Tressa Lora Darren Louder Jocelyn Lovell Michael Lucas Susan Lund Malaika Lynch Andre Lynn Brian Lynn Angela Madison Chris Mahady Kevin Mancil 76 Freshmen THE LIVING END Girls of Campus Life do not merely sit on the sidelines and cheer for the team. They play an active role in the tag team football game as they take the pigskin from the opposing team. Imitating ‘‘Bill the Cat’’ of Bloom County, Robert Brooks is pushed to his limits at the Burger Bash at Tabernacle Baptist. Karen Daniels and Crystal Taylor at- tempt to drag him from the British Bulldog Circle. Students Find Fun in Campus Life Many students spent their entire weekends in search of a place to be, a cool hangout. Others found their en- joymment in Campus Life. It provided many sports and social activities out- side school for students. “‘It's a great meeting place,’’ commented Dellana D’Urso. “It’s an organized group of people that show Christianity through their fel- lowship for one another,”’ Stacey Kellis defined. Religion was not the prime ob- jective of the group; however, most of the members became Christians. Campus Life recognized the increas- ing drug and alcohol use among teen- agers, but it was not actually discussed or ‘‘preached upon.’’ Campus Life sim- ply illustrated the numerous activities available without drugs or alcohol. “There’s more to life than drugs,” Christie Ascher announced. “‘You can have fun without damaging your life,”’ Kendal Ascher elaborated. Although Campus Life sponsored many activities, it was renowned for its Burger Bash and the Living End. In December, Campus Life took students skiing in the Poconos. “‘There’s a guest speaker and lots of fun for everyone,”’ Dellana D’Urso remembered from the trio. Each varied activity of Campus Life reflected the ideal that life was worth living. — Tracy Sheppard — All photos by Troy Hicks What is a Burger Bash without burgers that were heavily supplied by McDonald’s? Dellana D’Urso il- lustrates the proper technique for engulfing bur- gers: it is, after all, what one does at a burger bash. Freshmen 77 _EXACT CHANGE ONLY Problems Plague Drink Dispensers Drink machines in school, a new idea to freshmen, caused more trouble than ex- pected. Students were inevitably frustrat- ed with the six drink machines located in the commons area and main halls. They carried fourteen different drinks including a wide variety of colas, diet sodas, fruit drinks, and the drink chosen by most — Coca Cola Classic. Soda machines caused a number of problems for unsuspecting students. Freshman Shauntae Stallings exclaimed, “They're always closed during lunch!”’ The federal lunch program was the cul- prit. Since the government supplied the money, it determined the drinks which could be sold during lunch. Since the ma- chines would take money that would oth- erwise go to buying milk in the cafeteria, they were closed. Although it was not during lunch, the machines did take money — sometimes. Some machines with dollar bill acceptors posed great difficulties. As freshman Sheree Norris declared, ‘“‘They never take my dollar bills. | flatten them out and make sure the edges aren’t folded, but that stupid machine always spits the money right back out. After all of that, I'd rather drink at the water fountain.” Other machines had no problems ac- cepting the money — they simply wouldn’t give it back. Students went through great moments of frustration pounding rebellious drink machines that refused to give either change or refunds. Most students simply gave up, deciding that fifty cents was not worth the effort. Others hit, kicked, shouted colorful meta- phors, and otherwise abused the money- hungry boxes that would not return their two quarters. Even with the problems that plagued the soda machines, students did not see reason enough to boycott their use. The drink machines did offer an alternative to the water fountain. While some freshmen were frustrated by the machines, most found the drink machines an added bo- nus of high school life. — Phil Stevens — No matter how you try, it won't accept your money. Is it because your bill is wrinkled, or is it because you're trying at the wrong time of day? After all, the Coke machines are closed during lunch. Phil Stevens 78 Freshmen Ronnie Mansfield Jennifer Marcou Lara Martin Lonnie Massenburg Monnie Massey Joseph Mavin Steven McDade Richea McDonald Thomas McCarthy Nikki McClendon Kevin McCoy Eddie McDaniel Michelle McDonough Shannon Mclnnis Chris McIntyre Kellie McMaster Ray McNair Chad Melago Felicia Menge Serina Menge Niccole Mercer Jackie Merkt Eileen Metheny Jim Metheny Shiloh Michaels Thomas Milteer Tracie Mitchell Jose Montanez Doug Moody Billy Moore Chewanda Moore Jeff Moore Kelly Moore Laurie Moore Dexter Morgan Tujuana Morgan Chris Morin Anthony Morris Michelle Morris Tonya Morris Dena Morrison Karime Muhammod Allison Mullen Anna Mulrine Amber Myers Wayne Nail David Nash Matt Nazzaro Ashley Neal James Nelson Steve Nesbitt Donell Nettles Qwammie Newsome Sheree Norris Gary Norton Monica Nygren Tim Odrzywolski Mark Oldenburg Tyler Olin Sheldon O'Sullivan Darleen Outlaw Don Owen Shannon Owen Jeff Parker Tiffany Parker Walker Patrick Andrew Pawley David Pearson Adrian Peartree Darrick Peartree Yulanda Percell Melissa Pereira Marco Perrin Paul Petro Cindy Phillips William Phillips Amy Pierce Antone Porter Anna Powell Johnny Price Vicki Prime Freshmen 79 FRESHMAN INITIATIONS Worse than the Spanish Inquisition? Fear struck the hearts of many unsus- pecting freshmen upon hearing about “freshman initiations.’’ Several freshmen were terrorized by seniors seeking re- venge for similar actions of which they had been victims three years earlier. Freshman Jeff Puckette recalled, ‘‘The seniors were always evil and talked badly to us. They said they were going to stuff us in a locker or throw us away into the nearest trash can.”’ Likewise, the seniors continued the age old tradition of calling the freshmen de- grading names. Amy Everitt remembered, ‘| was called Squint, while the rest of my friends were called Squirt, Squeek, and Squeel.’’ Similarily, Shilon Michael be- came infamously known as “‘Gopher.”’ Freshmen also received humbling ex- periences through their own mishaps, which could only have been performed by a first-year student. Susie Gibbons re- called, ‘‘The first day that | went into the cafeteria, | fell down onto the table, head first. It was both painful and embarras- ing.”’ Equally ashamed, Ashley Neal remem- bered, ‘| walked into the wrong class- room. When | later asked, ‘When will the other teacher be back?’ | figured out that | was not supposed to be there.’’ One anonymous freshman remembered, “‘I went to sit down in the cafeteria in a chair that had no screws in it. When the chair and | collapsed, | was told by everyone that | needed to lose some weight.”’ The most lethal initiation inflicted upon freshmen was illustrated by the athletic teams. Larry Cane, the only freshman on the boy’s cross country team, stated, ‘“‘One day when | was dressing out in the locker room, one of the seniors took my pants, which were lying on the floor, and threw them into an open locker. Since no one knew who owned the lock on it, when he closed the locker, my pants were stuck in there. Then the guys threw me out of the locker room and wouldn't let me back in. Still not wearing any pants, | had to go through the halls and find the coach, who finally got the locker open.’’ Larry’s mis- haps illustrated the frustrating conse- quences of being the only freshman on an athletic team. Although the freshmen were treated somewhat harshly by the upperclassmen, 80 Freshmen no serious injuries were reported. Dam- age to the pride and reputation of some freshmen was the only damage that re- sulted. After the initial hazing and name-calling was completed, the freshmen adapted to their new surroundings and became part of the Menchville experience. Jack Breit- beil stated, ‘During my first days at Menchville, | walked around by myself and always ate alone. But one day, | went Mike Walker ‘‘Oh, no! Not again!’’ Kevin Dillon is overpowered by upperclassmen Jason Copes, Michael Davis, and Mike Wetterhahn. Kevin was like many freshmen who were continuously persecuted by seniors who took pleasure in terrorism. to lunch, looked around, and saw a friend who called me over to sit with her. On that day, | knew | was finally accepted.”’ — Mike Walker — |} David Procyson Jeff Puckette Shawn Purgold Marilynn Purter Beth Rackley Andre Raiford Talanda Redd Charmaine Reed Petrina Rice Rachel Rice Scott Richmond Adrianne Ridley Jane Riggs Trisha Ripper Mike Ritter Edwin Rivera Andre Roberts Jody Roberts Kirk Robinson Lynnell Robinson Raynell Robinson Erick Rodgers Arlene Rodriguez Doug Rogers Shannon Rose Corey Ross James Ross Richard Rountree Kevin Rowe Jerome Stafford Tammy Sandahl Jeanette Scott Lydia Scott Paul Scribbins Cindy Seals Sherrytta Sedgwick Rusty Segars Kwame Shabazz Christina Sheffield Amit Shenhar James Shepard Brian Shields Tina Showers Jen Shuman Marie Shupe Renee Simpkins Derrick Singleton Tanya Sledge Chris Smith Heath Smith Joy Smith Nancy Smith Wendy Smith Charles Sneddon Billy Snyder Cham Srey Todd Spencer Kim Stainback Shauntae Stallings Freshmen 81 Tabetha Staton Mandy Stegall Cory St. John Yvonne Stokes David Stover Kevin Strange Bridget Stribling Amy Sullivan Debbie Sutman Melanie Sutter Rachel Suttle Russell Sutton Fredrick Szahowski Brenda Taylor Kevin Taylor Roy Taylor Wayne Taylor Richard Teegarden Courtney Terry Terrell Thomas Charles Thompson Adrial Thornton John Thornton Jay Tippett Anne Todd Michael Torrey Matthew Tomlinson Vinh Trinh Nhieu Truong Richard Tubbs Shawn Tyrrell Tony Valenti Tonya VanDyke Eric VanNames Kane Vaughan Jennifer Vick Pochie Vinson Diane Walker Heather Walker Amy Walsh Mary Watts Patrick Watts Jeanette Weaver Mike Weaver Brent We bb Jamie Weber Teresa Welle Sharon Wertz Bonnie West Bobby Wharton Monique Whitaker Angela White Jenny White Siratha White William Whited Ricky Wiggins Cecil Willett Christine Williams Classie Williams John Williams Michael Williams Tammy Williams Tonya Williams Tracy Williams Brandan Wilson Jay Wilson Kimberly Wilson Toni Wina Rodney Witherspoon Cantina Wolfe Tonja Wood Katherine Woodruff Allyson Woolard Tiffany Wright Wendy Wright Vince Wright Katherine Young Su Yu Kristin Zeier Jen Zoby Wesley Zuzma 82 Freshmen SET TILL ‘SO Handling the Responsibility Adaptation: this is what the freshman class officers had to do and had to do quickly. With the help of a large executive board, the officers tackled their new, sometimes overwhelmling responsibilities. Once elected, these freshmen settled down to establish a strong foundation for their class. The officers, president Shauntee Stall- ings, vice president Denise Elliot, secre- tary Kelli McMaster, treasurer Rachel Sut- tle, and reporter Jennifer Zoby, were immediately put to the test as the Home- coming activities approached. They faced the task of representing the newly united class with a traditional class float. Fresh- man class sponsor Mrs. Marie Haynes ac- credited her group with being ‘‘extremely responsive. Each student readily contrib- uted when time came around to create a class float.’’ Shauntee Stallings continued, “They had a lot of interesting and helpful ideas, not only for the float, but also for fun- draisers.’’ Shauntee expressed her admi- ration for the executive board which was willing to undertake any fundraisers need- ed to prepare for the Junior Ring Dance and Senior Prom. Evidence of the class’s success showed in all of their endeavors. Their float placed second at Homecoming, and many who were not freshmen felt it should have placed first. The class also had a dance which they co-sponsored with the SCA that brought them a large profit. Having undergone difficult and educa- tional experiences, the class achieved great respect among other Monarchs, learning the importance of working to- gether to reach an ideal goal in the pro- cess. — Lee Coker — FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS: Jennifer Zoby, reporter; Rachel Suttle, treasurer; Kelli McMaster, secretary; Den- ise Elliot, vice president; Shauntee Stallings, president. Close but no Z-car! As the freshmen finished their first year at high school, they visualized their own future successes. Posing with a 300-ZX, the officers found the Class of 1990 on the right track. Lee Coker Freshmen 83 MRS. PAULA ALFORD MRS. SHIRLEY ANDERSON MR. DAVID ANSON MRS. MARTHA M. AYERS MS. MAMYE E. BACOTE MS. ANN BAGBY MRS. TERRI M. BAL MRS. JO ANN F. BARBOUR MR. DAVID BARR MR. PAUL M. BASS 84 Faculty MRS. PAULA ALFORD: Teacher: Computer Math, Algebra II, General Math; Co-sponsor: Keyettes, Computer Club. MRS. SHIRLEY ANDERSON: Staff Aide. MR. DAVID ANSON: Director of Bands: Instrumental Music; Sponsor: Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Flag Corps, Majorettes, Dance Team. MRS. NANCY ARNOLD: Teacher: Math. MRS. MARTHA M. AYERS: Teacher: English: Sponsor: International Thespians. MS. MAMYE E. BaCOTE: Department Chairman: Social Studies: Teacher: Advanced Government, Government; Sponsor: National Honor Society; Co-sponsor: Senior Class. MS. ANN BAGBY: Teacher: Fundamental Skills, Essential Skills, School Skills. MRS. TERRI M. BAL: Teacher: German |, Il, I; Sponsor: German Club, MRS. JO ANN F. BARBOUR: Bookkeeper: Treasurer. MR. DAVID BARR: Administrator, Assistant Principal. MR. PAUL M. BASS: Teacher: Business Law, Marketing, Fundaren- tals of Marketing. MRS. FANNIE D. BROWN: Teacher: Health |. MRS. YVONNE J. BROWN: Teacher: Special Education. MR. JOHN CAYWOOD: Principal. MRS. MARGARET CHENGIAH: Teacher: English 10. _ MRS. CAROLYN CHITTENDEN: Virginia’s Outstanding Health Edu- cator: Health 9, 10; Coach: Track. MRS. ELAINE CLEVENSON: School Nurse. MRS. RHODA COLTER: Cooperative Office Education Coordinator: Teacher: Office Supervision Management, Office Technology Il: Sponsor: Future Business Leaders of America. MRS. SARA CRIPPEN: Teacher: Algebra |. MRS. JOAN DAWSON: Guidance Counselor. MR. DOUG DICKINSON: Coordinator of Running Programs; Coach: Girls’ Cross Country, Boys’ Girls’ Indoor Outdoor Track Field. MRS. JOYCE E. DOUGLAS: Teacher: English 10, 12: Sponsor. SCA. MRS. MINERVA B. DOUGLAS: Teacher: Algebra |, ll, Algebra | (Part |). Spring and summer 1986 brought trag- ic deaths to the Menchville family. Stu- dents and faculty faced the reality of the. untimely deaths of two students and as teacher: Jeff VanNamee, Randy Kee- secker, and math teacher Mrs. Raymona Hester. In late May Jeff VanNamee, a seven- teen year-old junior, was fatally injured in an automobile accident on the Oregon Inlet Bridge in North Carolina. Jeff was active in the Varsity Club, Model United Nations, and the soccer team. He also: brought happiness to those lives he) touched. “You never saw him without a smile on his face. He had a care-free air | about him,’’ remembered Doug Bra- | Mrs. Raymona Hester brand. 4 Injured in a summer swimming acci- dent, Randy Keesecker died at the age of “sixteen. Randy offered humor and a “sense of well-being to everyone around ‘him. Mike Davis, a close friend, comment- ed, “What | remember most were the times we spent laughing with each other. ' He sure did tell good jokes.”’ 1, Mrs. Raymona Hester died suddenly of “an aneurysm during the summer. This ( was a great loss to the math department, ‘as Mrs. Hester taught computer math courses, algebra, and geometry. In her @ honor, Mrs. Dorothy Knight and the math ' department organized a scholarship fund, ' raising $798.33 in just a few weeks. Mrs. Randy Keesecker MEMORIAM Nancy Livesay, department head, added, ‘Mona had a way of reaching her stu- dents and was well-liked because of it.”’ Principal John Caywood observed, “These tragedies had a tremendous emo- tional inpact on the entire student body. | was pleased to see students expressing themselves through supportive conversa- tions and showing concern through vari- ous types of donations. Being a futuristic person, | hope and pray something like this won’t happen again, but that’s just the liability of a large school.”’ — Kelly Mewborn — Jeff VanNamee MS. CELESTINE BLOUNT MR. KEN BOWEN MRS. SALLIE BRASWELL MR. NELSON BROOKS MR. R.J. BROOKS MRS. YVONNE BROWN MR. JIM BULLOCK MR. JOHN CAYWOOD MRS. MARGARET CHENGIAH MRS. ELAINE CLEVENSON Faculty 85 MRS. RHODA COLTER MRS. SARA CRIPPEN MRS. JOAN DAWSON MRS. JOYCE E. DOUGLAS MRS. MINERVA B. DOUGLAS MRS. BETTY DRESBACH MRS. MARY DUNGEE MR. DAVID EDDY DR. ANNE EDISON MRS. JULIE FERRELL 86 Faculty MRS. BETTY DRESBACH: Media Center Clerk. MRS. MARY DUNGEE: Teacher: Basic History, World Geography, Government. MR. DAVID EDDY: Teacher: English 9X, 11, 12: Sponsor: Tidewater Challenge. DR. ANNE EDISON: Teacher: Government, Law; Sponsor: Junior Class, National Honor Society, Model U.N. MR. ALPHONSO ESTER: Custodial Supervisor. MRS. JULIE FERRELL: Teacher: English 10X, 11; Sponsor: The Li- on's Roar (Newspaper). MRS. MAURICE G. FITZGERALD: Teacher: Personal Typing, Com- puter Concepts, Computer Programming; Co-sponsor: Future Busi- ness Leaders of America. MRS. JAN FOSTER: Guidance Counselor. MS. CYNTHIA GILLIAM: Substitute Staff Aide. MRS. CAROLYN J. GREEN: Teacher: Earth Science: Coach: Girls’ Field Hockey. MRS. LYNNE GRIFFIN: Teacher: English 9, Beginning Composition. MRS. MARVA JACQUOT GUNTER: Teacher: French. MRS. MELANIE L. HAAS: Teacher: Physical Education and Health: Coach: Field Hockey, Indoor Outdoor Track, MS. MOLLY HAMPKER: Business Coordinator. Teacher: Business Computer Applications, Accounting; Sponsor: Future Bu siness Lead- ers of America. MR. C.K. HARNER: Teacher: Earth Science. MRS. DELOIS W. HAWKINS: Clerk: Typist — Main Office. MRS. MARIE HAYNES: Teacher: English 9X, 9, Advanced Composition. MR. MARVIN E. HEDGEPETH: Teacher: Biology, Marine Biology: Coach: Boy's Tennis; Sponsor: PTSA, Vice President. MR. TEDDY HICKS: Assistant Principal. MRS. LAVERNE HILL: Guidance Counselor. DR. STEVE HOCHMAN: Assistant Principal. MR. BEN HOGAN: Department Chairman: Science; Teacher: Biology, Genetics. MR. GEORGE HOLLIDAY: Teacher. Military Science |, fl, Ill, IV. MRS. BARBARA B. HOPSON: Teacher: Biology, Zoology. : WHAT Teacher (te cher) n. origi- nally a mad scientist’s cre- ation which escaped into the countryside one dark and stormy night. The creature took the guise of an innocent person and attacked children with some- thing that was, to them, more horrible than their worst nightmare — knowledge. The race of teachers multiplied, infil- trating society and making people earn. Later, a group of brave warriors known as ADMINISTRATORS captured all of the teachers, rounding them up and placing them in what are now known as SCHOOLS. (This was originally a term in the administrators’ language, skool, meaning ‘‘death camp.’’) The administra- tors then realized that the teachers had been keeping the children in a constant state of fear, thus keeping the children “‘in their place.”’ Since the teachers had been impris- oned in the schools, the children had been free to roam the countryside like maniacal vagabonds. Rather than letting all the teachers out, they put all the chil- dren in the schools as well. Having to spend all their time with children, whom they derogatorily called STUDENTS (a term which, in the teachers’ native lan- guage means “‘one who causes another’s mental disintegration’), infuriated the teachers. They released their worst weap- ons on the students, battering them with notes, tests, projects, and the ever-dead- ly term paper. The teachers attacked viciously, but the students held out, as they still do, stalwartly refusing to learn. Today, how- IS A TEACHER? ever, the races have become impure. Ad- ministrators have forgotten that they are The Almighty grading pen the captors of the teachers, and many have become good friends. In the same way, many students have become good friends of teachers and administrators. As a result of these impurities, it has become increasingly difficult to differentiate be- tween the races. There is, however, a sim- ple method to distinguish them. Those who can, do. Those who cannot, teach. Those who cannot teach, administrate. — Jeff A.R. Jones — Frizzled hair from years of trying to pull it out Bionic eyes Convenience button Teacher’s Bible Bulging purse from confiscated magazines, radios, and toys Converse All-Stars for beating students to class after shortened lunch period MRS. MAURICE G. FITZGERALD MRS. JAN FOSTER MS. CYNTHIA GILLIAM MRS. LYNNE GRIFFIN MRS. MARVA JACQUOT GUNTER CMS. TURNER GUNTER MRS. MELANIE L. HAAS MS. MOLLY HAMPKER MR. C.K. HARNER MRS. DELOIS W. HAWKINS Faculty 87 MRS. MARIE HAYNES MR. MARVIN E. MEDGEREL MR. TEDDY HICKS MRS. LAVERNE HILL DR. STEVE HOCHMAN MR. BEN HOGAN MR. GEORGE HOLLIDAY MRS. BARBARA B. HOPSON MRS. REBECCA HURST MR. JAMES A. JOHNSON 88 Faculty MRS. REBECCA HURST: Teacher: English 9, 10. MR. JAMES A. JOHNSON: Department Chairman — Health, Physical Education, and Driver Education; Teacher: Driver Education; Coach: Cross Country; Sponsor: Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). MS. NETTIE JOHNSON: Maid. MR. ROBERT G. JOHNSON: Assistant Principal; Teacher: Calculus; Sponsor: National Honor Society; Co-sponsor: Tidewater Challenge. MRS. JEAN P. JONES: Teacher: American History, Sociology, Geography. MR. WILLIAM E. JONES: Teacher: Wood Technology, Power Transportation, Technical Drawing. MRS. WILMA C. JONES: Teacher: Chemistry, Biology. MISS ANNOU KARAVIAS: Teacher: Psychology; Sponsor: Sopho- more Class. MRS. LUCY KELLY: Teacher: English 9, 11. MRS. VALERIE KENNEY: Teacher: World History, Advanced World History. MS. BECKY V. KING: Teacher: Biology; Coach: Basketball, Softball. MS. DOROTHY KNIGHT: Teacher: Aigebra Il, Geometry 9, Algebra | (Part 1). MRS. CLAIRE S. KRIPPE: Teacher: Fundamental Skilis. MRS. CAROL LAFOUNTAIN: Teacher: Algebra, Geometry. MR. DAVID T. LAWRENCE: Department Chairman: Foreign Lan- guage; Teacher: Spanish. MRS. SIGRID S. LAWRENCE: Teacher: Latin; Sponsor: Latin Club. MS. GAIL S. LENTZ: Administrative Aide; Sponsor: Cheerleading. MISS DIANNE LIMERICK: Athletic Trainer; Teacher: General Math I, I; Sponsor: Student Trainers. MR. MICHAEL T. LIVESAY: Teacher: U.S. History, U.S. Government; Sponsor: Model U.N. MRS. NANCY LIVESAY: Department Chairman; Teacher: Algebra li Trigonometry, Consumer Math. MS. GEORGIANNA LOCKLEAR: Teacher: Orchestra. MR. HUBERT W. LOGAN: Teacher: U.S. History; Coach: Cheerlead- ing; Sponsor: Boys’ State Girls’ State. MRS. VERONICA LONG: Guidance Counselor. MS. LILLIAN J. LOVE: Teacher: English 10, 11. Presently a psychology teacher, ' 1iss Annou Karavia: | was once a high-ranking majorette. She twirled her ba: tons at Menchville in high school, at Virginia Tech ir | college, and in the Peach Bowl. | Evidence of Mr. Ron Whitenack’s enthusiasm for biking ‘hare seen influencing every part of his life. Racing posters jang from the walls, trophies line the filing cabinet, and -eferences to his sport fill his conversation. : High technology and advanced computer skills high- ight Mr. Dan Ruggaber’s computer math class. His skills were not always in teaching. While in the service, he spent three months in the Phillipines. | lf e1TON 1 ‘R+ TON I OTMENLETK = ah Rear py |= © THEN GOTD 770 4 Kitty Talbot Andy Warhol once said that everybody is famous for at least fifteen minutes dur- ing his lifetime. Menchville’s faculty have led exceptional lives, some approaching fame. Many traveled far and wide visiting a variety of places. Mr. Dan Ruggaber was Stationed in the Philippines for three months. Mrs. Kathleen Pietresanta spent several months in an Italian village. Mrs. Margaret Chengiah and her husband made a special effort to travel to a differ- ent country each year. They have visited South Africa, Egypt, and Yugoslavia. Teachers also led active lives outside of school. Mr. Ron Whitenack won several awards for bike racing, and eventually hoped to participate in the Tour de France. Ms. Annou Karavias was the leading majorette at Menchville, Virginia Tech, and the Peach Bowl in 1979. Mrs. Mayme BaCote panned for gold in the Yukon. Many teachers have come into contact with renowned persons. Mrs. Stephanie Thomas dated Spencer Christian, the weatherman of Good Morning Ameri- ca. Participating in drama at Warwick High, Mrs. Page Roberts played the mother of Leigh French, who portrayed Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank. Leigh French later played on The Smothers Brothers and had other bit parts on tele- vision. Cassius Clay (Muhammed. Ali) once patted Mrs. Nancy Redd on the head and told her she was ‘“‘cute.’’ Mr. Ken Bowen chatted with John Steinbeck about Travels with Charley on a New York street corner. Mrs. Carolyn Chitten- CLAIM TO FAME den, who double-dated with Bobby Goldsboro (of ‘‘Honey’’ fame), recalled that at Dothan (Alabama) High School “he couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.” Menchville teachers have clearly come in contact with the best of their kind. — Tracy Sheppard — Wearing an original necklace, Mr. Milton Stern shows his response to Mrs. Page Roberts’ jewelry. Rollers were appropriate, since he is the president of the local chap- ter of the I Love Lucy fan club. Phil Stevens MS. NETTIE JOHNSON MR. ROBERT G. JOHNSON MR. WILLIAM E. JONES MRS. WILMA C. JONES MISS ANNOU KARAVIAS MRS. LUCY KELLY MRS. VALERIE KENNEY MS. BECKY V. KING MRS. CLAIRE S. KRIPPE MRS. CAROL LAFOUNTAIN Faculty 89 MRS. SIGRID S. LAWRENCE MS. GAIL S. LENTZ MISS DIANNE LIMERICK MRS. NANCY LIVESAY MS. GEORGIANNA LOCKLEAR MR. HUBERT LOGAN MRS.VERONICA LONG Ms. LILLIAN J. LOVE MRS. ANNE MACLEOD MRS. LISA MARGOLIN 90 Faculty MRS. ANNE MacLEOD: Teacher: English 11, 12. MRS. ROLANDE D. MALVAL: Teacher: French; Sponsor: French Club. MRS. LISA MARGOLIN: Teacher: Spanish |, il, HW Sponsor: — Glub. MR. WILLIE MARSHALL: Teacher: Earth Science. MRS. EVELYNE G. McNULTY: Secretary. MR. DON MINER: Activities Director; Teacher: U.S, History, Applied Economics; Coach: Golf; Sponsor: Key Club. MR. DONALD JAMES MOLLENHAUER,JR.: Teacher: U.S. History, World Geography; Coach: Football, Indoor Outdoor Track; Sponsor: Military History Club. MRS. CLARICE V. MOODY: Department Chairman: Business Educa- tion; Teacher: Accounting, Typewriting; Sponsor: Future Business Leaders of America. : MRS. SUSAN MOORE: Teacher: eae ih), Consumer Math, Physics. MRS. MAXINE MORGAN: Coordinator; Teacher: Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Advanced Marketing; Sponsor: Distributive Education Clubs of America. MRS. SONDRA W. MORTON: Teacher: AP U.S. History, Government. MRS. SHEILA L. MYERS: Teacher: World Geography, U.S. Govern- ment; Sponsor: Model U.N. MRS. AUDREY ORTON: Teacher: English 9R, 10Y. MRS. MARIE:J. ae Receptionist; Clerk; Typist. MR. PAUL D. PCSOLINSKI: Teacher: Health, Physical Education; Coach: Wrestling. 2 MISS SHARON PELTZ: Teacher: English 9. MR. KEITH R. PENNELL: Teacher: Chemistry |. MS. JOAN PERRIS: Guidance aera MRS. MARCIE PERSKY: Teacher: Math Anas Agee H, Basic Math. MRS. KATHLEEN PIETRASANTA: Teacher: Fundamental Skills. MR. VERNON O. PIPKIN: Vocal Music Director; Teacher: A Cappella Choir, Mixed Chorus, Male Chorus, Swing Ensemble, Music Theory; Sponsor: Chorus, Senior Class, Show Band, Dance Troupe. MR. RICHARD PITTS: Teacher: Driver's Education, 1 Educa- tion 1; Coach: Basketball. Lenny Familant ‘Have you seen the one that looks like Fozzie Bear?”’ ‘No, but have you seen the one that looks like a turtle?”’ Although they receive much criticism from students, substitute teachers were a vital part of the teaching staff. They filled in for a teacher when he had something important to do during school days, helped grade papers, and introduced new discussion subjects. Mrs. Evelyne McNulty was in charge of assigning sub- stitutes to classes for each day, some of which, like Mrs. Jane Young, had been working in the school for years. Teachers needed to miss classes occa- sionally for one reason or another, and it was Mrs. McNulty’s job to find substitute teachers. She arrived at school at 6:00 every morning to find replacements for absent teachers. She chose substitutes from an administration list, which con- tained the names of qualified replace- ments who had been tested by the New- port News School Board. Most had a college degree in a subject, but one was not required. They were paid once a month, and those with college degrees received higher wages than those with- out. When asked whether substitutes were hard to find, Mrs. McNulty replied, “Not at all, except when all Newport News schools have teachers absent be- cause of a spreading virus or leave of absence for vacation.”’ Some substitutes had other jobs, such as police officer Mike Grinstead, while others, like Mr. Thomas Gay, attended college seeking a degree. Substitutes said A SUB WITH EVERYTHING ... TO GO! that they enjoyed substituting for teach- ers, and some noted reasons such as money and experience. Mrs. Jane Young had been a substitute teacher exclusively at Menchville for over eleven years, making her respected, if not always popular, among both students and faculty. She explained, ‘‘l only sub at Menchville because this is where my chil- dren went to school, and | feel that | be- came a part of Menchville through my children and my personal acquaintances with teachers.’’ Over the years, Mrs. Young made many friends among the stu- dent body. Senior Doug Brabrand re- vealed, ‘‘Mrs. Young brings a whole new concept into substitute teaching, be- cause students know her personally.” She disciplined students and sent them to the office, and dealt with the problem of physically or mentally abused students. She had been a part of both good and bad experiences in her many years as a substitute. Without the ongoing aid of the substi- tute teachers, classes could not have continued smoothly through teacher emergencies and illnesses. — Lenny Familant — See Spot run. See Jane teach. Mrs. Jane Young, possibly the best-known substitute at Menchville, has been working here for more than a decade. Both her chil- dren, Todd and Kristin, graduated from MHS. MR. WILLIE MARSHALL MRS. EVELYNE G. MCNULTY MRS. CLARICE MOODY MRS. SUSAN MOORE MRS. MAXINE MORGAN MRS. AUDREY ORTON MR. CARLTON OUTLAW MRS. MARIE J. PATRICK MISS SHARON PELTZ MR. KEITH R. PENNELL Faculty 91 MS. JOAN PERRIS MRS. MARCIE PERSKY MRS. KATHLEEN PIETRASANTA MR. VERNON PIPKIN MR. RICHARD PITTS MRS. LINDA B. POLLARD MRS. BARBARA J. POPLIN MRS. MARION PRZYGOCKI MRS. DOROTHY C. QUESENBERRY MRS. ELLEN RATER 92 Faculty MRS. LINDA B. POLLARD: Teacher: Office Technology !, Beginning Typewriting, Personal Typewriting: Sponsor: Future Business Leaders of America. MRS. BARBARA J. POPLIN: Teacher: Y Geography, World Geogra- phy; Sponsor: Geography Club. MRS. MARION PRZYGOCKI: Teacher: English 9, 12. MRS. DOROTHY C. QUESENBERRY: Teacher: English 12, 12AP, Advanced Composition. MRS. ELLEN RATER: Teacher: Geometry, Algebra |, General Math. MRS. NANCY REDD: Teacher: English 12. MS. REBECCA ROBBINS: Teacher: Algebra, Geometry. MR. DON ROBERTS: Assistant Department Chairman: English; Teacher: English 12X; Sponsor: Crown (Yearbook), MR. KEN ROBERTS: Teacher: Earth Science. MRS. PAGE ROBERTS: Teacher: English IX, World Literature. MISS ROSE A. ROB INSON: Teacher: Health, Physical Education, Driver Education; Coach: Girl’s Tennis. MR. ULYSSES ROBINSON: Staff Aide. MR. WILLIAM C. ROBINSON: Department Chairman: Technology Education; Teacher: Basic Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawing, Architectural Drawing. MRS. VELMA K. ROSSI: Director, Media Center; Teacher: Library Skills, MR. DANIEL J. RUGGABER: Teacher. Computer Math, General Math; Calculus; Sponsor: Computer Club. MRS. JAN ST. JOHN: Career Center Clerk; Typist. MRS. MEL SALNOSKE: Librarian; Teacher: Library Skills. MRS. DIANE SCOTT: Teacher: English 11. MRS. IRVENE F. SENEY: Department Chairman: English; Teacher: English 10X. MS. PAT SMITH: Library Clerk. MR. JAMES D, SNOW, JR.: Athletic Director; Teacher: Physical Edu- cation, Health; Coach: Baseball. MR. JERRY SOLOMON: Staff Aide. MRS. JOYCE S, SPENCER: Department Chairman: Fine and Perform- ing Arts; Drama Director; Teacher: English 10, Drama |, ll, tll; Spon- sor; Theatre Productions, Children’s Theatre. MRS. MILLIE STEPHENSON: Teacher: Trigonometry, Algebra ll, Consumer Math. Lenny Familant GET TING PHYSICAL Faculty as well as students were com- mitted to maintaining fit and healthy bod- ies. Four teachers started the trend of the Fitfour program. It was adapted with per- mission from the ‘‘Fitfive’’ program devel- oped by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. The program was de- signed to encourage the faculty, as well as the students and community mem- bers, to lead an active lifestyle. There were four levels of the Fitfour program, the first designed to be the first step to- ward fitness. In order to fulfill the requirements of Level One, Mrs. Carolyn Chittenden, Mrs. Mamye BaCote, Dr. Anne Edison, and Mr. Ken Bowen walked a mile around the school daily during their planning period, as well as a mile after school. They agreed, ‘‘Walking is more than a way to get from place to place; it is a form of exercise that should be taken seriously.”’ Most never consider the endurance and stamina required to maintain the quick pace necessary to receive the full benefit of walking. Occasionally, students attempted to join the group, starting with enthusiasm and confidence in their ability to Keep up the pace, but as the walk progressed, students began to lag and some eventual- ly dropped out. Mrs. Carolyn Chittenden explained, “‘Even Level One might be hard for beginners. You simply have to build up gradually.’’ The teachers laughed and shrugged as Mrs. Mamye BaCote mused, ‘‘We can outrun them be- cause we’re in shape.”’ Being physicaly fit, according to Dr. Anne Edison, is ‘‘beneficial to both the mind and the body.”’ The fitness program had many positive effects and was one type of exercise that people were capable of doing at almost any age. Mr. Ken Bow- en noted that his heart rate improved markedly after he began the program. The quick pace also helped relieve the stress of the school day. — Heidi Hoeft — Aware of the need for exercise, Mrs. Mamye Bacote and Dr. Anne Edison take a step i n the right direction. Walking during their planning periods gives them the chance to get exercise and release the stress of the day. MRS. NANCY REDD MR. DON ROBERTS MS. REBECCA ROBBINS MISS ROSE A. ROBINSON MR. ULYSSES ROBINSON MR. WILLIAM C. ROBINSON MRS. VELMA K. ROSSI MR. DANIEL J. RUGGABER MRS. JAN ST. JOHN MRS. MEL SALNOSKE LA Faculty 93 MRS. DIANE SCOTT MRS. IRVENE F. SENEY MS. PAT SMITH MR. JERRY SOLOMON MRS. JOYCE S. SPENCER MRS. MILLIE STEPHENSON MR. MILTON E. STERN MS. JEAN STEVENS MRS. STEPHANIE THOMAS MS. CHARLETTE THWEATT 94 Faculty MR. MILTON E. STERN: Teacher: English 9, 10R. MS. JEAN STEVENS: Teacher: Basic Math 9, Math Analysis. MRS. STEPHANIE THOMAS; Teacher: English 10Y, 11, 11Y. i MS. CHARLETTE THWEATT: Teacher: Fundamental Essential Skills. MR. CHARLES J. TUEL: ICT Coordinator; Teacher: ICT |, ll, General Math |; Sponsor: VICA. MR. FRANKIE VANN: Staff Aide. MRS. VOULA M. VRETAKIS: Teacher: Spanish |, tl, Il; Sponsor: Spanish Club. MRS. DIANA S. WEBB: Teacher: Basic Math, Project Stay Math (Deer Park). MRS. PATRICIA K. WERSTEIN: Teacher: Health, Physical Education. MR. THOMAS WHANGER: Teacher: Electricity Electronics, Power Transportation, Communications; Sponsor: American Industrial Arts Student Association. MS. ROSA WHITTS: Maid. MR. RON WHITENACK: Teacher: English, Beginning — Speech |, Sponsor: Forensics, Debate. MR. BILLY WHITE: Staff Aide. MRS. AUDREY S. WIGGS; Teacher: Office Technology |, Typing, Shorthand; Sponsor: Future Business Leaders of America. MISS BECKIE WILCOX: Teacher: Algebra, Geometry; _ Keyettes. MRS. KATHIE WILLIAMS: Department Chairman: Learning Disabil ities; Teacher: Fundamental Skills. MR. RONALD ZELL: Teacher: Algebra, Geometry, Basic Math. People grow old, worke rs tire of thei jobs, and dreamers move to fulfill thei)” administrative faces at school and fini the disappearance of others. Many of thi) faces that have left have, after man’ {i years, retired from working in the publi school system. Mrs. Kitty Bonnett, Mr. Joh Caywood’s secretary, retired over th summer after working for the school fc’ | sixteen years. Her main duties were tak parents, students, and the principal. Shi : also kept track of the teachers’ payroll | authorized students’ eligibility to partici)! pate in school sports, and made sure sub) | stitute teachers were called when need} ed. Although Mrs. Bonnett did not miss the}} hard work, “‘l miss the faculty and stu}| dents and all the activity associated witt young people.”’ Mrs. Bonnett moved tc North Carolina to enjoy her retirement, She did not plan to stay idle, though; he | future plans included the possibility of vol: unteer work, but ‘‘l am happy now to jus look out over the ocean.’ | Mrs. Frances Casson of the English de:| } partment was “‘loving retirement. | don’. miss grading papers, but | do miss con: tact with the students.’’ Mrs. Cassor joined the Woman’s Club and has done) volunteer work at Riverside Hospital in the! pediatric ward. She hoped to spend time at church classes and tutoring in English. Another retiree was Mrs. Gerri McCreary, bookkeeper since the opening of the school. She retired to fulfill her THE GOLDEN GIRLS dreams. Although she spent some of her J time after retirement landscaping her _ yard, she has been away from home of- iM ten, visiting Chincoteague, Florida, or ‘ ) “Mrs. Bonnett at the beach.’ Mrs. nf McCreary bided her time by doing ‘‘lots of things I've been wanting to do for a long time but didn’t have the time for when | was working.”’ Retirement has kept her busy: “‘l still rarely have free time.”’ Mrs. Estella Worrell and Mrs. Margaret King, both English teachers, relaxed and vu traveled; Mrs. King went back to school, taking a course in physical therapy to be- gin a new career. — Wendy Huebner — RETIREES: Kitty Bonnett, Gerri McCreary, Margaret King, Frances Casson, Estella Worrell. ‘« CR mm . ‘ “4 oo tee . ef —- —- oe ee EO ees a Preeomnta y ps bi BP eS AEP Te ees ome | Hal Ward MR. CHARLES J. TUEL MR. FRANKIE VANN MRS. DIANA S. WEBB MR. THOMAS WHANGER MR. JAMES WHITE MR. RON WHITENACK MS. ROSA WHITTS MISS BECKIE WILCOX MS. SABRA WILLIAMS MR. RONALD ZELL Faculty 95 TARING CHARGE! Domination has always been what the Monarchs have expect- ed and executed in facing off against their competitors on the playing field. Until last spring, the athletic program had finished first in the district thirteen out of four- teen years, an unusual accom- plishment for any school in the state. When it was discovered last June that they had based too much on credit and finished sec- ond in the district to Lafayette, a hunger arose in the heart of every athlete. Second was just not good enough. Finishing second was a disap- pointment, but it only made the Monarch athletes more deter- mined to once again obtain the top position in the district. Sec- ond was unacceptable; Mench- ville had always finished well, no matter how overpowering their foe. As field hockey coach Me- lanie Haas stated, “‘Menchville has always pulled together when 96 Athletics there seems no hope. All of a sudden, they come up with that magic combination for victory.”’ Dr. Steve Hochman added, “The Menchville athlete is a Re- naissance man, as he is a versa- tile and a multitalented individual. He has adopted the Spartan phi- losophy which preaches that a healthy mind promotes a healthy body. This separates the Mench- ville athlete from his competitors and propels him to victory.’’ The victory he discusses is the overall first-place finish in district stand- ings. Thus, in eighty-seven, the Menchville athletic program set out to regain its number one standing. This commitment was seen on the faces of the athletes who have never been afraid to sacrifice comfort for physical gain and the overall progress of the Monarch athletic program. — Michael Walker — Mike Walk« Trying to catch one more runner, Wayr Sorrell concentrates on the man in front « him. Wayne was a four-year veteran and caf}, tain of the team. Water never tasted so good is Mike Allen’s Jominant feeling as he quenches his thirst ifter a hard tennis practice. Mike won eleven natches and lost one. Mindy Blackwell No matter how strenuous the workout may be, Buddy League keeps a smiling face as he stretches to prepare for a game. Buddy was a proud co-captain of the soccer team. Leg stretches are important for Doug Black to perform during soccer practice as a warm- up exercise. Or is he just attempting a handstand? Mindy Blackwell ol Remembering her accomplishments in the @hutdoor track season, Cheynade Hart smiles � roudly. Cheynade was a memeber of the |00-meter relay team that was Regional hampion and placed third in the state. | | Melanie Haas Athletics 97 “We thought that so many young players would be a hin- drance. Instead they were some of our best players,’’ senior Kitty Talbot explained. Despite the youthfulness of the girl’s tennis team, it showed potential and ability by winning seven out of eight matches. There were three returning sophomores, two re- turning juniors, but only one se- nior. Along with the new mem- bers, the group made an impressive team. From the start, Coach Rose Robinson had the confidence necessary to lead the team to a successful season: “‘In order to maintain our past suc- cess, we must think positively.”’ A Family Tradition Kitty Talbot, the only senior, had improved greatly over her four years on the team. She taught cheers and traditions to new members. ‘“‘Hopefully they’ll continue after I’m gone,’’ she ex- pressed. Coach Robinson showed regret that this was Kit- ty’s final year: “I’m going to miss Kitty. She was one of a great family of players.”’ It was difficult to determine the most valuable player. The battle was among three girls, Eren Re- qua, Jenny Holmes, and Kitty Talbot, all of whom had a great deal of talent. Sophomore Jenny Holmes filled the number one po- sition, a tremendous job, since she had to pull up her position from number six in the 1985-86 season. Although Eren, Jenny, and Kit- ty led the team in singles compe- tition, Carol Rizzio and Lisa Lunde were undefeated in dou- bles. The doubles combinations were Kitty and Eren, Carol and Jenny, and Lisa and Kathy. Dur- ing competitions, partners did high-fives to build momentum. “Working with someone else gave us a chance to have fun and escape the seriousness of singles competition,’’ Eren commented. Overall, the girls enjoyed seven wins and but one loss. The team was pleased with their accom- plishments and experiences. Ju- nior Patty Davis described get- ting involved in tennis as ‘‘a great way to enter Menchville and show school spirit.”’ Experienced, Aggressive, and Improved “We were able to sustain a successful season because we operated as a single unit,”’ junior Wes Russell explained. The 1986 spring boy’s tennis team finished third in the district with a 10-2 record. Junior Marty Conn A DAY IN COURT played the top position with sev- en wins and five losses. Mike White (9-3) and Joe Trechter (10-2) played second and third positions respectively. Senior Mike Allen attributed the team’s success to the lead- ers: ‘‘With the leadership of Mike White and David Custer, and a coach like Marvin Hedgepeth, we were sure to win.’’ Coach Hedge- peth kept a running bet with the players that insured them a free dinner of their choice if they could beat the coach. [his pro- vided added incentive and helped build the players’ ability. Scott Allen was the only fresh- man on the 1986 team. His initial insecurities disappeared once he became part of their “‘family.” “AS a newcomer,” he stated, “looking at semi-professionals, I'm i mpressed by their laid-back and relaxed attitude toward win- ning.” Winning ten of twelve matches, “the team had a good season,”’ added Coach Hedgepeth. Part of their success could be attributed to the clinics and private lessons in which most of the players were involved. Coach Hedgepeth re- marked, “The team was experi- enced, aggressive, and definitely improved in strength.”’ — Cathy Paul — Bi hit a ae Py 2 1a Kitty Talbot Wendy Huebner _ BOY’S TENNIS. Front Row: Mike Allen; Krauss; David Custer; Will Saunders; Marty GIRL’S TENNIS. Front Row: Eren Requa. Kitty Talbot. Fourth Row: Kelly MacMaster; Scott Allen; Mr. Marvin Hedgepeth, Coach; — Conn; Joe Trechter; Renshaw King; Wes Second Row: Larissa Hoagland; Marie Carol Rizzio; Jenny Holmes; Kathy Crow; Pat-§ Scott Auvil; Mike White. Back Row: Jeff Russel. Roundtree. Third Row: Allyson Eubank; Lisa ty Davis. : Lunde; Heather Lawrence, Monica Holloway; Dur 4 Pris OT She FT Win 98 Tennis Be or oe os SS Saree —e anes: SS) ae Se Ss ais | Kitty Talbot | I = inet aoe ee, SS ak gues nome See a a ae During one of her matches, Eren Requa sur- } prises her opponent with an overhead slam. She played number three spot with seven ) wins and only one loss. Mindy Blackwell Kitty Talbot Intent on hitting an approaching tennis ball, ‘Playing tennis is a great way to show school junior Will Saunders swings. The team was _ spirit.’” Patty Davis relaxes while.watc hing the 10-2 and ranked third in the district. Will’s | Lady Monarchs play on the home court. personal record was a comparable 9-3. Kitty Talbot BOY’S TENNIS GIRL’S TENNIS Menchville Opponent Bethel Denbigh Ferguson Hampton Hampton Roads Kecoughtan Lafayette Phoebus Poquoson Tabb Warwick York Menchville Opponent 4 Kecoughtan Lafayette Denbigh Bethel Phoebus Warwick Hampton Ferguson Wins: 7 Losses: 1 NORWNHONAON +O = 8 9 8 Z 6 4 7 7 6 S g 7 Wins: 10 Losses: 2 After a grueling match, Marty Conn wipes sweat from his forehead. Marty was first spot on the boy’s team with seven wins and five losses. Tennis 99 VARSITY BASEBALL Opponent Menchville ot oad a Ww 2] a be 72) « ec 2 2 =) “ Gloucester Western Branch Opponent Menchville Warwick Kecoughtan Kecoughtan Warwick ALM igh Denb igh Denb Ferguson Ferguson Phoebus Hampton ; i Phoebus Hampton Lafayette Bethel Lafayette Warwick Kecoughtan Bethel Kecoughtan Warwick OwMonyrHesTOOWN © —_ Denbigh Ferguson Denbigh Ferguson Phoebus Hampton Pheobus Hampton Bethel Lafayette Ferguson 13 Bethel Lafayette 6 Losses Wins 2 : 4 Ties: 10 Losses + Wins ae: peo Span 2 SoD 4 S ew MO SO® KEK a HRONEDI _ Thirteen wins and a tie for the _ plained David Reiger. Sam Avery district champion seat proved added, ‘Our losses were proba- . predictions of the 1986 varsity bly mental. After our first loss to _ baseball team wrong. Before the Ferguson (20-6), we seemed to season opened, coaches and enter the next two meetings with newspaper critics felt thata team a ‘we can’t beat them’ attitude.” ith such young members could Losing to Ferguson in a regional t rank highly within the district. play-off game, the varsity base- The junior varsity team surfaced ball team tied as co- -district with ten wins, four losses ee me _ champions. _ Fresh oe The J.V. team consisted of tean a young members as well. Eighth - and ninth graders were given a chance to play, giving them __ knowledge and experience for | the future. Mike Hart comment- re spr i season ed, ‘Our team was doing excep- _Upsets. David tionally well until we lost a good player, Rick Darnell, to the varsity ls Mike also noticed the _ coaches preparing members for _ varsity positions. — Both teams developed a win- ning season. Despite the age of its members, the varsity team captured the co-district title while the J.V. team shaped skills and __ attitudes for the future. — ro Mewborn and Raynor ee) — _ JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL. Front Row: Lori McLeurn; Pat Day; Rick Parnell; Mark _. May; Jevon Scott; Mike Hart; Allison Bouti- _ lier, manager. Second Row: Christy Atkins; _ Doug Deberry; David Umphlett; Andre Cursy; Mike King; John Baine; Steve Wil- i jiams; Mark Nimmo; Coach Majors. - All photos by Mindy Blackwell Baseball 101 Always pushing, Mark Romero practices his technique for the upcoming season. The Mariner’s Museum proved to be grassy enough to allow him to perfect his form. 4g “aes Re ais be Seti sizer pape OE cea tees Ed bstacles never spelled defeat for the soccer team. Changing the worst possible dilemma into the best circumstances appeared to be one of their many strengths. This attitude also included striv- ing for their own personal best which then evolved into a group effort. ““We’re shooting for a Tri- ple A and District Crown,” in- formed Harry Benz. Even though the team did not quite achieve this goal, they still managed to place third in the district after los- ing only three games. Victory Over Denbigh Reflecting on the season, Coach Sam Khoshaba boasted, “Our biggest achievement was crushing Denbigh for the third place title.’’ Most participated in SOCCER Menchville Opponent Ferguson Kecoughtan Hampton Denbigh Lafayette Phoebus Warwick Bethel nAanodhroaw 2 2 2 1 4 0 0 0 Losses: 3 | Premium Quality leagues outside of the season. Many even began staying after school on their own as early as November to condition them- selves for practices beginning in February. However, the results of the practices were marred by numer- Ous injuries that occurred on and off the field. It was then a fortu- nate advantage to have twenty- five players on the team, an un- usually large number considering a team consists of eleven play- ers. Although only eighteen play- ers were ever able to play during a single game, this did not dis- courage the soccer team from striving to reach their goal. As a Team Their ‘‘real strength’ appeared to be in their teamwork, pointed out Harry Benz. Steve Wilson Phil Stevens considered the team as family. “‘I think everyone has or did have a brother or even a sister on the team at one time or another.”’ Their teamwork and fellowship truly became evident in the un- timely death of their fellow soccer player, Jeff VanNamee. Jeff was killed in a car accident in May near the end of the season. The entire team suffered the loss of a valued player and friend. They endured the tragedy by helping and supporting one another through the difficult period. Although their goal was inter- rupted, it certainly was not given up. ‘‘We can only get better,”’ ex- plained Craig West. ‘‘City-wide we’re the best and we can do it!” Coach Sam Khoshaba_ stated confidently. — Tracy Sheppard — Kitty Talbot No sitting allowed. Members of the soccer team got pumped on and off the field at all times. They anticipated playing to keep up the fast pace. 102 Soccer Formerly a soccer player himself, Coach Sam Khoshaba knows the game. Observing the game for strengths and weaknesses of the team, he analyzes strategies and tactics. Kitty Talbot | self for the Kecoughtan game with a few last minute stretches. Conditioning as early as I Kitty Talbot Ready to play? Doug Brabrand prepares him- February, Doug knew he was ready. Kicking up a breeze, Doug Brabrand races past the Lafayette defense to retrieve the ball. Doug’s efforts made him the leading scorer for the past two years. Follow-through is the key to the team’s suc- cess as John Wilson illustrates. His powerful kicks aided the team in their struggle with Lafayette. All photos by KAT VARSITY SOCCER. Front Row: Worth Saunders; Dee Jones, co-captain; Doug Black; Craig West; Vance Oertel; Glenn Hoagland. Second Row: Steve Wilson; Clau- dia Romero; Harry Benz; Buddy League, co- captain; Mike Nice; Tom Thomas; John Wil- son; Jeff VanNamee; Doug Vaughan; Mark Romero; Sam Khoshaba, coach. Back Row: Brad Carpenter; Doug Bradbrand; Scott Bra- brand, co-captain; Peter Olsen. Soccer 103 Always on the ball, goalie Delana D’Urso Members of the J.V. team anxiously await forms the base of the team. She was the last the slaughter of Denbigh. Playing after the line of defense, and her catch of the penalty varsity game allows team members to discuss stroke saved the game against Tabb. plays and decorate cheeks with paw prints. VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY Menchville Opponent 2 Tabb 2 Lafayette 1 Ferguson A Denbigh 1 Warwick 1 Gloucester 3 H.R.A. 1 2 1 2 0 Lafayette Ferguson Denbigh Warwick York NOCTWH OOOOH a Wins: 10 Losses: 2 Varsity team players concentrate on defeat- ing their archrivals from Denbigh. Paige Ep- person examines the opposition’s strategy before being called on the field. : ER gee ree, Jennifer Munich. 104 Field Hockey — 6 6«' hockey sticks, with team spirit, are ised to psyche out any and all opponents. iglefore, during, and after each ee the JNIO VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY. Front Aichele Appleton; Heather Hayden. : Monica Nygren; Rhonda Woolard. : Rachels Grew; Amy Barnett; rcey Powers; Shelly Nixon; Christy Phil Stevens Phil Stevens Jen Zoby; Kim Cornell; Michelle McDon- ough; Dawn Gremer. Bottom Row: Gracelyn Baker; Deenie Lane; Erin Hickey; Melinda Forehand; Ashley Young; Allyson Wodard. eerest AL An -Time High “Nothing but the best on this team,’’ emphasized Coach Caro- lyn Green of the varsity field hockey team. Quickly grabbing the District title, their success did not go unnoticed. Although the team started with only five return- ing varsity players, it did not hin- der the ability of the team. ‘‘We did much better than expected,”’ commented senior Jennifer Mu- nich. “‘It’s our kind of game!”’ ex- claimed the team, making it un- derstandable that they were nearly undefeated, losing only twice in the district against La- fayette. Eleven as One The team was co-district champions with Lafayette and advanced to regionals. ‘‘Once we realized our potential, we be- came eleven working as one to get the job done,’ Peggy Green and Delana D’Urso collaborated. After the first game against Tabb, they knew they had the potential to get to districts. It was the first year the team beat Den- bigh twice in the same season since 1982. Drawing support from loyal fans, the team was urged to win Field hockey fans line the fence to observe Menchville’s dominating team. Not wanting to disappoint the fans, the team made it to districts. VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY. Center: Carolyn Green, coach. Clockwise: Delana D’Urso; Donna Jordan; Susan Buch; Julie Henderson; Mary Anne Corlett; Tracy Sheppard; Jenny Requa; Peggy Green; Molly Reilly; Maria Co- game after victorious game. Be- ing interviewed by the Daily Press did not hurt the team’s morale either, acknowledged Donna Powers. The players’ enthusiasm sparked spectator interest. Tied for first with Lafayette in the dis- trict, the Monarchs advanced to regionals, where they lost to Kempsville. Equally as Hard Working equally as hard, the junior varsity placed second in the district. Most of the team met at Tidewater Field Hockey Asso- ciation Day Camp. ‘‘We all got along from the start,’’ added Amy Barnett. Although there were only three returning players, the team’s record improved from previous years. Attending the Tabb Field Hockey Invitational, they came away with a third place victory by defeating War- wick and Bruton. Goalie Ashley Young enjoyed the pressure of the game and the fun of it. The team’s dedication was well re c- ognized as an essential ingredi- ent for becoming leading hockey players. — Tracy Sheppard — Phil Stevens dispoti, co-captain; Sherri Weeks; Jennifer Munich, co-captain; Paige Epperson; Donna Powers; Wendy Click; Liz Alexander; Brooke Jones; Terri Donnelly; Lee Coker. Field Hockey 105 Attempting to mend his bruised calf long enough to get back into the game, William Mirguet makes use of the bench to aid his stretching. This was the first year William had played as a wide receiver. In his first varsity game, Kwamie Lassiter prepares to hike the ball against the mighty Hampton defense. Kwamie, only a sopho- more, was playing on the junior varsity team only a week earlier. On a steamy ninety degree Fri- day night, shock prevailed as the dominant emotion of the varsity football team and those dedicat- ed Monarch fans who had just witnessed their team’s defeat to the Warwick Raiders 24-0. Throughout the week, the stu- dents had been convinced that their team would easily win; they possessed talent which would enable them to have an impres- sive season. Individual Talent Even though the football team lacked insurmountable talent as a whole, there were several play- ers who were Statistically among the district’s best, such as the 106 Football Tension seizes Cliff Brown as he waits to get back into the game and contribute. His an- ticipation turned to sorrow when the Mon- archs fell to Bethel 34-7. “It’s ours’’ yells Gerrard Cook (70) after a Hampton turnover. Gerrard’s defensive abili- ty caused the error as Jamie Bond recovered in a courageous loss to the Hampton Crab- bers, 7-0. district’s fifth leading rusher Da- vid Moore and the second best punter lvan Woodard. As wide receiver William Mir- guet stated, ““We have much tal- ent, maybe more than any other team !’ve seen since I’ve been here. However, | really think tne inexperience hurt our chances of winning.”’ Although the team had such talented running backs as seniors Alvin Tynes and Eugene Cole- man, the initial inexperience in the front line did not allow for the blocking needed to open holes for these backs. Quarterback Ed Myers re- called, ‘‘Since most of our guys in the front line had never played a varsity game in their lives, the of- fense was contained in the first few games. The inexperience killed us.”’ Too Many Mistakes Another problem that plagued the team was their tendency to make significant mistakes such as a turnover or blocked kick that resulted in a score by the other team. This hurt the team badly, since it not only aided the oppos- ing team in scoring, but it also demoralized team spirit. David Moore noted, “‘We were beating ourselves; we made too many mistakes. You can directly attri- bute. this to our lack of experience.”’ Despite the negative aspects Kitty Talbot of the varsity football season, there were several individual | highlights. Kevin Ellison and other | seniors “‘enjoyed just going out and competing one last year on the football field.’’ Kevin reflect- ed, ‘‘l enjoyed having some new experiences in football this year | even though I've been playing for | some years. For the first time, | played on the offensive line. This gave me a good experience at the other side of the ball.”’ Highlights of the varsity’s sea- son were their victories since they | added an air of optimism to the season. In the second game of the year, the offense exploded to a twenty-six to seven victory over Maury as the defense shut down Maury’s offense. This defense Mike Walker Excruciating pain covers the face of defen- sive back Jerry Watson as trainer Dianne Lim- erick treats his injured arm. Jerry returned, helping shut down Maury’s offense in a 26-7 victory Y r4082 8 SURE NOME =e Gatorade = On a rare water break, co-captain Chris Wil- liams cherishes every ounce of water he can drink in the ninety-five degree heat. While most enjoyed the summer, the team worked rigorously to get into shape Mike Walker Mike Walker Mike Walker ‘“Where does it hurt?’’ is the question wide receiver William Mirguet answers as he points to his injured leg. William later went back into the game and played in the second half. SS Halftime stretching loosens up cornerback Jerry Watson (33) in Menchville’s near shut- out of Hampton. One of the team’s major strengths was the defensive secondary VARSITY FOOTBALL Menchviille Opponent Warwick 24 Maury di Bethel Lafayette Kecoughtan Hampton Phoebus Franklin County Ferguson Denbigh Wins: 4 Losses: 6 Kitty Talbot Football 107 VARSITY FOOTBALL. Front Row: Ed Myers; Chris Williams. Second row: Eugene Cole- man; Julius Jecede; Cliff Brown; William Mir- get; David Smith; Kevin Ellison; lvan Woo- dard; Larry White. Third Row: Dion Johnson; Jevan Scott; Scott Easter; John Gould; Derrick Payne; Frazier Lloyd; Derrick Moore; Joe Mumaw; Jerry Watson. Fourth Row: Alvin Tynes; Vernon Johnson; Earnest Banks; Ric Richardson; Jeff McLawhorn; Kwamie Las- siter; Craig Jones. Fifth Row: Jamie Bond; Marlon Bacote; Larry Paffrath; Thomas Parker; Kevin Roscoe; Vincent Bullock. Sixth Row: Ed Tynes; Alphonzo Lassiter; Gerrard Cook; Eric Henderson; Robert Beachan; Dwayne Knight; Oscar Thomas. Seventh Row: Marcus Shavers; Darrin Johnson; Ter- ence Orgain, manager. Celebration and enthusiasm are illustrated by the energetic junior varsity football team. They attributed their success through the belief that it was this energy on which they thrived. 108 Football With the most important leg, kicker Ivan Woodard engages in leg stretches in a warm up before the Maury game. Ivan’s kicking quality improved through the season. One on one, Ric Richardson defends the Monarchs against the oncoming Warriors. The captain definitely pulls his own weight in the brutal game against Kecoughtan. eR rae | Kitty Talbot Cathy Paul Collapsing after a grueling practice, Rusty Woods seizes the opportunity to recover. Rusty was on the J.V. team which went unde- feated for its first four games. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL. Front Row: Ric Richardson; Mike Pavusa. Second Row: J.D. Fox; Joey Cassel; Marty Dixon; Steve Wil- liams; Mike Thomason; Derek Conway; Doug Mady. Third Row: Brian Hill; Chuck Thomp- son; Bret Hall; Arrow Foster; Luther Taylor; Terry Ferrell; Jimmy Wright; Eric Bates. Fourth Row: Ryan Dunéan; Steve Sparkman; Mike Walker Wendy Huebner Mike Mansell; Tim Marguez; Cory St. John; Wayne Taylor; Brian Jordan; Calvin Bell. Fifth Row: Dexter Hardy; Randy Bullock; Mike Holloway; Stunley Dixon; Mike Franceshi; Harry Sytal; John Dunn. Sixth Row: Rodney Witherspoon; Derek Peartree; Vim Shep- pard; Norman !zod; Chris Compton; Kevin McCoy. | ) : RitH POOR was even more impressive against Franklin County as it nev- | er allowed their offense to score 2 REP A I RF TR PS ————— EEE eD TO TE Te TI ET in a 21-2 victory. One of the greatest moments of the 1987 season occurred in a 7-0 loss to the state champion Hampton Crabbers. Although the Monarchs were defeated, they played Hampton tougher than anyone had before, and they did not allow them to score until the fourth quarter. By holding off Hampton, they proved their talent. Thus, as Baird Kilpatrick stated, ‘‘This was a moral victory for us.”’ Junior Scott Easter pointed out, “The seniors came through in the clutch when we needed them. Eugene Coleman jumped With a crucial block, tight end David Smith tears through his overwhelmed opponent. David was part of an offense which moved the bail as well against Hampton as any previ- ous team had done before. in and did the job for us when Alvin Tynes was out. We also got senior leadership with Jerry Mor- gan in the secondary.” The team also possessed wor- thy attributes which proved that it was better than what was illus- trated by the scores. Sophomore Derrick Payne exclaimed, ‘‘Even though the team is losing, every- body still likes to play the game itself. Also, even though we have received a lot of criticism, we still keep our heads up and always want to win.” Senior Baird Kilpatrick added, “Adversity is the team’s best quality. We seem to stick togeth- er through adversity.”’ J.V.’s Wealth of Success Another impressive aspect of the year occured when J.V. foot- ball players came forth and sig- nificantly contributed to the varsi- ty program in times of crisis. Among these versatile athletes were Derrick Conway, Dwayne Knight, Kwamie Lassiter, Thom- as Parker, and Ric Richardson. Both the J.V. and varsity teams worked together toward one ulti- mate goal of victory. J.V. players didn’t wait for their varsity years to display their tal- ent. They exploded on the field and took charge early. Mench- ville tied 20-20 with Warwick in their opening game. The next three games exhibited the Mon- arch’s talent when the team de- feated Bethel 18-12, Lafayette 18-0, and Kecoughtan 16-9. The J.V. football team worked well together, a crucial aspect of the team’s success. Captain Ric Richardson remarked, ‘‘We’re all good friends on the field as well au ae Lee Coker as Off the field. It’s important that we all pull together and play as a team.”’ High Appraisal Although Coach Gary Ste- phens said he wasn’t even think- ing of next season’s plan, there were some high hopes. Varsity player David Moore stated, ‘‘l think the J.V. players are going to be lacking a lot of experience at the varsity level, but if the J.V.’s record is any indication of the character they possess, they should do well.’’ The J.V. football players ended the season with five wins, two losses, and one tie. — Mike Walker and Heidi Hoeft Mike Walker Dismayed, angry, and frustrated, Kevin Elli- son (55) catches his breath in the game against Warwick. The Monarchs eventually lost 24-0 in a cru shing defeat. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Menchville Opponent Warwick Bethel Lafayette Kecoughtan Hampton Phoebus Ferguson Denbigh Wins: 5 Losses: 2 Tie: 1 Football 109 Crowds gather around Emily Petro to soothe the pain from an injured knee. Though she injured her knee days before, Emily partici- pated with the team at the Newmarket South contest. 110 Cheerleading Mike Walker Elated after a first place victory at a cheer- leading competition, the J.V. squad pauses for a group picture during the Bethel football game. Consisting mostly of gymnasts, the J.V. squad exhibited a variety of flips and stunts in their routines. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADING. Top: Sharon Cole; Crystal Lively; Diane Walker; Karen Cole. Bottom: Peggy Huebner; Jody Mike Walker Mirmelstein; Stacy Shu; Tonya Thompson; Heather Hayden; Rachel Suttle; Wendy Wright; Julie Boyd. Three was the key word for cheerleading. With only three re- turning seniors, doubts crossed the minds of many members of the varsity squad. Whether they would succeed at competitions as they had in the past caused concern for some members. Aided by three advisers, Mr. _ Hubert Logan, Mrs. Betty Dixon, and Mrs. Gail Lentz, the varsity squad’s speculations quickly vanished. Newmarket South’s Peninsula-wide ‘‘Catch the Spir- it’’ competition proved this with a � second place victory for the var- sity cheerleaders. Placing first in their division, the junior varity team also carried the tradition of — quality. The Spirit to Win Simply the idea of supporting the school invigorated both teams. All agreed that it offered the cheerleaders a chance to be- } come extremely involved in the | school and prove their dedica- tion. Junior Karen Gliebe ex- plained the feeling she received from cheering: ‘‘l’m a part of the team. When they’re winning, | know that I’m winning, too.’’ Emi- ly Petro added that during the bus trips to and from away games, the coaches asked the cheerleaders to remain silent for the duration of the trip. This add- ed to the feeling of total partici- pation. Not only was a sensational feeling gathered from participat- ing in an “organized spirit,”’ a sense of authority and organiza- tion was also learned. It was nec- essary for varsity co-captains La- Perfect style and form is displayed by Heidi Hoeft and Richard Fauntleroy at Foreman Field. Cheerleaders practice year-round to polish their astounding moves Tonya Dickerson and Heidi Hoeft to learn to be assertive with the squad. J.V. Karen Cole learned from her first year of cheering that it is difficult as an individual — It is easier if performed as a group. Junior varsity member Peggy Huebner, also a first time cheerleader, learned to get along with other members. Peggy com- mented,‘‘The most important thing to remember is to ask ques- tions. Don’t be afraid of criti- cism.”’ Varsity and J.V. squads both attended camp at Old Dominion University during the summer to perfect their winning style. Both squads placed in the “‘elite’’ group; the varsity also qualified for a national regional tourna- ment. One obligation was that varsity cheerleaders must attend all var- sity football games; because the national regional tournament fell on the day of a game, the squad was unable to attend the tourna- ment. Co-captain Heidi Hoeft re- marked, ‘‘We were upset with the fact that we couldn’t compete, but just knowing we qualified sat- isfied the team.”’ Superior Supervision Despite their raw talent, the squads could not have achieved excellence without the help of their sponsors. Duties were divid- ed equally among the three, and all were responsible for the gen- eral supervision of the two squads. Mr. Hubert Logan per- formed the duty of regulating practices and provided a format for all practices. He also de- Mike Walker Cheerleaders show the football players are not the only ones practicing before a game. Muscles stretch as the squad readies to back the 26-7 victory over Maury at Foreman Field. signed competition routines and, along with Mrs. Dixon, attended every football and basketball game, varsity and junior varsity. Mrs. Betty Dixon performed the various clerical duties and Mrs. Gail Lentz kept track of individ- ual’s merits. She also formulated all fund-raisng activities. Mr. Lo- gan noted, “All the duties were equally spread among the three sponsors. Without everyone’s help, the squad could not have successfully performed year- round.”’ Receiving merits, both squads supported other seasonal sports such as field hockey and cross country with refreshments and bulletin boards reflecting the team’s activities. Junior Suzy McDaniel concluded, ‘‘The squads truly exhibited a memora- ble style and perfection that was reflected throughout the commu- nity.”’ — Kelly Mewborn — Spirit at the Homecoming Assembly shined for cheerleaders who performed in the school auditorium. Erika Mummey found, “People are more spirited during Homecom- ing.” Mike Walker Mummey; Emily Petro; Richard Fauntleroy; MaryAnn Horch; Suzy McDaniel; Nicole Tucker; Lynne! Beauschene. VARSITY CHEERLEADING, Front Row: Hei- di Hoeft; Donna Powers; LaTonya Dickerson; Karen Gliebe; Amour Curtis; Back Row: Paige Newman; Michelle Campbell; Erika Cheerleading 111 The Volunteer Track Classic Invitational brings memories for Dellana D’Urso, Anita Burley, Caroline DeBroux, and Chynade Hart, who relax with team members. The girls’ team placed fifth in this meet. AFFIRMING THE A sunny day in May saw a bus returning from Tennessee full of talented, optimistic track athletes musing on their accomplish- ments at the Volunteer Track Classic. This meet was the climax of the boy’s and girl’s outdoor track season; those who were fast enough to successfully com- pete against top athletes from all across the nation were present. Tennessee Success At Tennessee, the Monarchs arose to the occasion and per- formed impressively, with the guys winning the entire competi- tion and the girls placing third. The success of this meet was greatly attributed to the talented relay teams, with the boy’s 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 meter relay teams all finishing in the top three. Lamont Hinton, part of the two mile relay team, recalled, “We came in third, but we should have come in first. When our last man got the baton, we were in 112 Outdoor Track Pointing at what got her to Tennessee, Gaye Cooper shows Coach Carolyn Chittenden her talented feet. Gaye was a bright young star in the track program, winning districts. last place, but we walked some guys down.”’ Superior Inferiors Through their participation in events like this, underclassmen were given the chance to display their talents at the national level. Coach Melanie Haas remem- bered, “‘No one knew who they were at first, but when it was all over, everyone knew the under- classmen.’’ These rookies aided in dominating this meet, which had been won by the boy’s team all five years they have attended. Just as they were successful at Tennessee, so the outdoor track team’s entire Season was suc- cessful. The guys finished fourth in the District Championships and third in the Regional Champi- onships, while the girls placed second at Districts and third at Regionals. Many were impressed by the athletic prowess demonstrated by many underclassmen. Alvin ONG OUTDOOR TRACK. Front Row Sitting: An- dre Robinson, Bryan Costa, Rudy Wilkins, William Mirguet, Alvin Tynes; Front Row Standing: Mark Manley, Sudara Warren, Dwayne Butler, Cathi Crowder, Anne Davis, Chynade Hart, Anita Burley, Angie Brooks, Tynes remarked, ‘‘Freshmen like Gaye Cooper did great not only for freshmen, but hung tough against the best of competitors.”’ Gaye earned a trip to Tennessee and was a finalist at state compe- tition in the 100-yard dash. Like- wise, freshman Cathi Crowder won Districts in the half mile and fulfilled her personal record at the state finals, where sophomore Lamont Hinton was a finalist in the two-mile relay. Senior Achievers Veterans also did well in ’86, as illustrated by half miler Rudy Wil- kins, winning the only state championship on the team. In ad- dition, Rayette Pollard was a State finalist in the 400-meter re- lay, and Bryan Costa won the Districts in the two mile. These veterans provided needed lead- ership to enable the outdoor track team to once again place high among neighboring schools. — Mike Walker Fred Ciarlo, Darrell Flippen, Larry Haym( Back Row: Dellana D’Urso, Caroline D Broux, Gaye Cooper, Ronald Meredith, L mont Hinton; Top: Oscar Jonathan, Rayet Pollard. onan ra ARES 0 ta With a final power move, Mark Manle’ walks down two opposing runners at the vol unteer track classic. Mark, the anchor man was in last place when he got the baton bu finished an impressive third. All photos by Melanie Hai ‘How did I do?”’ is the all important ques- tion that Coach Doug Dickinson answers as he analyzes senior Rayette Pollard’s perfor- mance at the Volunteer Track Classic. Rayette was a proud leader of the women’s outdoor track team. - 11 “ye § 1‘ fa? 4 fo 2 “41 can deal with this,’’ thinks Ronald Mer- edith upon his arrival at Tennessee. Ronald was a veteran who successfully completed a career in the track program. Finding a familiar figure while in North Car- olina, Mark Manley and Andre Robinson hug a lion statue in front of the Biltmore Estate. Mark had run track since eighth grade, while Andre finished his track career at Menchville. OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD Menchville Opponent Boys 107 84 Giese oe te 24 Boys 72 62 Gils 620 ees 61 Boys 110 r 17 Girls 76 eoley) 36 Newport News City Championship: Boys 2nd_ Girls 2nd Peninsula District Championship: Boys 4th Girls 2nd Eastern Regional Championship: Boys 3rd_ Girls 3rd Virginia 3-A State Championship: Boys 3rd_ Girls 13th Outdoor Track 113 Head in hands, Reggie Baltimore finds soli- tude during the dual meet with Ferguson. This is one of the ways runners find to escape the anxiety involved in the track meet. Muscles stretch on the last strides for Randy Jordan, Darrell Flippen, and William Mirguet. They were competing with Ferguson in the 55 meter relay. Overwhelmed with anticipation, Lamont Hinton and Don Sabo prepare themselves mentally for their events. Lamont ran the half mile relay and Don ran the two mile relay. INDOOR Menchville Boys 66 Girls 64 Boys 72 Girls 79 Boys 85 Girls 88.5 TRACK AND FIELD Opponent Warwick 46 Lafayette 34 Warwick 39 Lafayette 29 Ferguson 27 Hampton 42 Ferguson 19 Hampton 17 Bethel 48 Kecoughtan 19 Bethel 46.5 Kecoughtan 19 Districts: Boys, Girls 4th Place Boys Wins:4 Losses:0 Girls Wins: 114 Indoor Track 4 Losses:0 OL ae ? LAR ABD rr witli OE his a “You've been trained to reach your potential. You can’t be ex- pected to do anything more.”’ In- door track members heard this ‘sta tement throughout the sea- ‘ison, although sometimes it did not sound so believable. Pro- ‘grams designed by highly quali- fied coaches, Mr. Doug Dickin- son, Mr. Don Mollenhauer, and ‘| Mrs. Melanie Haas, kept students working hard and prepared them for the outdoor track season. A Display of Skill Motivating Reggie Baltimore, Mrs. Melanie Haas cheers as he runs by in the 1000 meter relay. Reggie placed third in districts running the relay in 2.33 minutes. Dual meets within the district gave students the chance to dis- play their skills in various field and running events. Four-year veteran William Mirguet com- mented, ‘“‘The most important parts of the season are the vari- ous invitational meets that are held at colleges around the state. The key is to be good enough to make the traveling team and at- tend these meets.’’ There are no “proper” indoor track facilities in Newport News consisting of banked tracks and spacious ar- eas for field events. This made C.N.C. provides the track and field for dis- trict championships. Coach Doug Dickinson counsels Christa Craven before she and Kelly Moore run the district mile. the experience gained from invi- tationals extremely valuable. Definition and Potential The boys’ team was strong and well-defined. It included transfer student Dion Johnson and veteran Mark Manley. The girls’ team lacked well-rounded- ness, but Coach Dickinson add- ed that the girls had potential strength in their long-distance runners and sprinters. The fact All photos by Mary Anne Corlett Tracking Down the Victories that these girls (such as Gaye Cooper and Chynade Hart) were young was promising also. Menchville is known for its out- standing track teams and contin- ues to show its abilities through track and field events such as the 300 meter relay and pole vault- ing. Wi lliam Mirguet explained, ‘We really have an edge on the other schools because the team practices over Christmas break while other teams do not.’’ With Coach Dickinson’s guidance, the team went on to place fourth in the district. — Kelly Mewborn — Indoor Track 115 BOY’S CROSS COUNTRY. Front Row: Mike Walker; Larry Caine; Wayne Sorrell; Samuel Dollyhigh; Gary Chenkin. Second Row: Gary Butts; Lamont Hinton; Kenny Oliver; Jaime Johnson; Don Sabo; Jimmy Johnson, coach. Third Row: Bobby Papp; Reggie Baltimore; Jung Kim; Pat Craven; Steve Wilson. Teamwork is the key to Bobby Papp and Pat Craven as they work together to lead Menchville to a successful showing at the regional championships. The Monarchs fin- ished third out of sixteen teams. 116 Cross Country Pacing off each other, Kelly Moore and Brook Jones concentrate on surpassing their opponents ahead. While this was Kelly’s first year on the team, Brook was a seasoned vet- eran who participated in both field hockey and cross country. GIRL’S CROSS COUNTRY: Front Row: Krista Craven; Cathy Crowder; Brook Jones; Missy Munoz; Stephanie Baker. Second Row: Beth Rackley; Marie Shupe; Meredith Furneyhough; Marjorie Belvin; Debbie How- ard; Cindy Phillips. CROSS COUNTRY Menchville Boys 15 Opponent Ferguson 50 Girls 27 28 Lafeyette 16 Boys 43 Girls Forfeit Boys 23 Bethel 38 Girls 25 31 Boys 19 Hampton 44 Girls 15 50 Boys 15 Warwick 50 Girls 15 50 Boys 47 Denbigh 16 Girls 27 29 Boys 43 Lafeyette 16 Girls Forfeit Boys 23 Bethel 38 Girls 25 31 Boys 19 Hampton 44 Girls 15 50 Boys 15 Warwick 50 Losses: 2 Losses: 1 Boys: Wins: 4 Girls: Wins: 5 Both socks of sophomore 30obby Papp were drenched with nud as the whiteness dissipated to a harsh color of dark brown. is legs and uniform were now overed with this same mud as s3obby attempted to catch his yreath following his junior varsity eam’s destruction of the Den- igh Patriots, 45-15. “I enjoy 14) running for the pleasure of the competition,’’ Bobby summa- rized as he noticed the few sup- porters cheering at the finish. The boy’s junior varsity suc- cess at the Denbigh meet typified the entire year for the boy’s cross country team as they captured an impressive 4-2 record in the difficult Peninsula District. Oppo- Se All photos by Mike Walker nents were resoundly defeated as Menchville attained four strik- ing victories. Likewise, the only two varsity losses were to Den- bigh and Lafayette, who went on to finish high in the district, re- gional, and state championships. Although Menchville did not cap- ture the district crown, the sea- son was still a Success as the Monarchs upheld their seven- teen-year streak of having a win- ning season. Monarchs finished in the top three at districts. Highs and Lows Junior Jaime Johnson stated his greatest moment in running was “‘when our J.V.’s shined at the Norfolk Invitational. They won the whole thing, beating over fif- teen other schools. Five of the runners finished in the top ten.” Sophomore Jung Kim’s high point was a personal one; as he remarked, ‘“‘l appreciated the re- alization that a lot of what you learn in sports is carried with you for the rest of your life!’’ Junior Reggie Baltimore declared, ‘‘My season highlight was _ finishing first for Menchville at the district and regional championships.”’ With season triumphs came season downers, which ‘‘were a major part of the emotional cross country season,” sighed sopho- more Gary Butts. Disappointed, junior Don Sabo said, ‘‘The worst part of the season was battling our physical pain and _ injuries, and realizing that we weren’t the class of the district, like we want- ed to be.’’ Reggie Baltimore add- ed, “‘I disliked most of the atti- tudes of the runners. They acted like they didn’t want to work. When they did, it was too late.”’ Some overcame such obstacles, Near the finish line, Debbie Howard in- creases her speed and mentally battles the tremendous pain which she feels. Debbie was both the teams’ top finisher and most valuable player for the second consecutive year. After struggling to reach the top of a hill, Missy Belvin relaxes and settles into a steady pace until the end of the race. Missy broke into the top three finishers by the end of the season. Acros the Couitey of Swecess as junior Lamonte Hinton stated, “Even though we had some seri- ous times and it was a struggle for the season, we often took time out to enjoy ourselves and have fun.’’ Team captain Wayne Sorrell summarized the spirit of the team: ‘‘We were a mixture of different people with different backgrounds who created a spe- cial team always to be remem- bered.”’ Unexpected Talent Despite a lack of experience from several members of the girl’s team, they encountered a surge of improvement as the sea- son progressed. Beginning with only four girls, Coach Doug Dick- inson made a plea to encourage more to run cross country. Seven freshmen responded to this call. Though they began slowly, the freshmen developed their strength to help Menchville gain a victory over archrival Denbigh as well as a third place finish at dis- tricts. They also earned a trip to regional competition. Improvements among fresh- men included that of Kelly Moore who decreased her time on the three mile course by five minutes. Musing on her varsity accom- plishment, she remarked, “‘ didn’t think | would do so well, but | surpassed all my expecta- tions by getting 23:03 at the dis- trict course, my personal re- cord!’’ Noting the importance of comradery, freshman Beth Rack- ley commented, “‘The team got together very well, which gave us a lot of spirit. In fact, the highlight of my season was just meeting everybody and becoming friends.’’ Proving that freshmen were not the only ones experi- encing sentimental seasons, se- nior Missy Munoz stated, ‘‘l en- joyed traveling with the team and the memories | gained from my senior year. | am going to miss it; | wish | could run another year.”’ — Mike Walker — Though exhausted from his effort in the dis- trict championships, Sammy Dollyhigh runs a curve as sharp as possible to increase his speed. Sammy helped Menchville place third out of eight teams. Cross Country 117 GOLF. Front Row: Kurt Davis; D.J. Ferguson; i Sean Browning; Mark Royal; Wes Russell; } Mark McCaughan; Mike Hart. Second Row: |_ William Sorenson; Jay Dunford, Chris Seam- ' ster; Graham Williams; Danny Brow; Mr. Don | se Finishing fifth in the district, the golf team did not do poorly con- sidering all circumstances. With only one returning player, the team fell to inexperience. Anoth- er factor contributing to the team’s problems was the lack of a practice course. During the short season, Deer Run Golf Course was closed for refurbish- ing. The temporary closing of the range kept the team from work- ing on driving, putting, and prac- ticing on an actual golf course. Coach Don Miner was pleased with the team of twenty-three members, noting, ‘“‘l was very proud. The boys continued to play with effort and enthusiasm considering their season.”’ Relaxed Lows Junior Mark Royal, the only re- turning player, also maintained the best average of the team. He enjoyed the relaxation of the sport, pointing out that relaxation and flexibility were the key to a good game, focusing on the shoulders, back, and hips. Mark McCaughan seemed to be anoth- er key player. ‘‘We could always count on Mark to score low,”’ re- 118 Golf called Coach Miner. The mental key to golfing seemed to be not the overpower- ing of foes, but mastery of the golf course. ‘“‘It seems to be the most individualistic sport in high school,’’ commented Coach Min- er. ‘The player is his own refer- ee.” Golfers had to record their re- spective scores accurately and honestly; there was no Official scorekeeper present while the match took place. Teams of six were spread out over an entire golf course. “‘It’s a gentleman’s game,’’ added Mr. Miner, ‘‘be- cause the responsibility lies on the player.”’ Individual Enjoyment Although the team was unable to practice as often as the mem- bers would have liked, young golfers participated for pure en- joyment. The team was proud to finish fifth in the district. Sean Browning felt, ‘With the experi- ence we gained this season, | think next season will be much better.”’ — Kelly Mewborn — Miner, coach. Ready to sign their scorecards to make their round official, Joe DeLoria and Mark McCaughan head for the clubhouse and re- freshment stand. The clubhouse provided a chance for golfers to relax and tell jokes after | a harsh round. if ; Approaching the green after a 175 yard _ drive, P.J. Pscolinski is pleased to see the ball _ close enough to the eleventh hole for a bird- ie. Although the year was not as successful as planned for the team, P.J.’s individual scores set personal records. ne isis All photos by Mike Walker ae ie GY i Club choice can make the difference when trying to score under par. Mark Royal selects the club with which he will make his next move at Newport News Park. Throwing his bag over his shoulder, Mark Royal moves on to the seventh tee at Deer Run Golf Course, having birdied number six. Mark proved to have the best average on the team. Technique is a necessity in placing the ball as close to the hole as possible. Joe DeLoria drives the ball down the green in hopes of making par on 15. Through unseasonably warm weather, Sean Browning treks down the green at Newport News City Park. His sweat was only partially caused by the heat; the competition, walking alongside, gave Sean good cause for perspi- ration. Golf 119 Going For Lucky Number 13 On Saturday, January 24, Coa- ch Paul Pcsolinski acquired his 200th career win. There were no public heralds of glory, no shouts of joy to accompany this accom- plishment as the case may have been for other publicized sports. Instead, it was treated in a matter of fact way, just as the team’s past years have been treated by the public. Indeed, going into the 1987 season, the team boasted twelve years of being district champions. Likewise, those wins had been achieved in a domi- neering manner, just as the team wanted it to be in eighty-seven. Their goal was simple: to uphold their tradition of supremacy in the district and bring home _ their lucky thirteenth championship. Winning Again and Again The quest for district champi- onship began successfully with a victory at the Tabb Quad meet. Yet, the team knew that the real challenge of the regular season would come from archrival Den- WRESTLING Menchville Opponent 68 Franklin 6 78 South Hampton 0 Tabb 18 Denbigh Hampton First Colonial Deep Creek Warwick Bethel North Hampton Kecoughtan Lafayette 13 Ferguson 12 Indian River 23 I.C. Norcom 8 Wins: 15 Losses: 0 Districts: 1st Regionals: 6th JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING. Front Row: Derrick Peartree; Kevin Morello; Bruce Has- tings; Brian Kelly; Pau! Petro; Jung Kim; Je- rome Stafford; Michael Williams; Back Row: Mike Thomason; Wayne Taylor; Thanos Poli- zos; David Goodrick; Everette Harris; Doug Bradford; Brian Cutter; Mark Nimmo. 120 Wrestling bigh. Anticipation of a close match with Denbigh was not war- ranted as Menchville manhan- dled the Patriots. With victories in virtually all weight classes, the Monarchs breezed to a 54-12 victory. Other impressive victories soon followed. Menchville ex- celled in the Newport News Wendy Huebner Overpowering his opponent from Deep Creek, Pat Craven uses all of his upper body strength. Menchville wrestled Deep Creek for the first time at the Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum. VARSITY WRESTLING. Front Row: Derrick Peartree; Scott Easter; Ricky Burroughs; Pat Craven; Troy Taision; P.J. Pcsolinski; Sammy Dollyhigh. Second Row: Derick Conway; Ju- lius Jegade; James Ellington; Ric Richardson; Baird Kilpatrick; Mark Pridgen; Billy Waters; Mike Pavusa; Tony Rogar. so 8 Mike Walker Christmas Tournament. The next victims were the Hampton Crab- bers and the Warwick Raiders. First Colonial was the only school to defeat the Monarchs at the Vir- ginia Duals; however, Menchville toppled Deep Creek, Ke- coughtan, Phoebus, and La- fayette. Putting Forth Their Best Samual Dollyhigh, Pat Craven, and P.J. Pcsolinski, as well as all members, contributed to the team’s success. Sammy contin- ued his success from the previ- ous year to go undefeated in the | i | { Hal Ward Wendy H Lo uebner Hal Ward At the Virginia Duals, Benji Kelly applies pressure to the body of his Deep Creek op- ponent. Benji and the rest of the Menchville team went on to defeat the team from Deep Creek, 40-24. Ignoring his opponent’s fingers around his own face, Mark Pridgen continues his domi- nation of his challenger. Weighing 155 Ibs., Mark completed a successful career which began in his ninth grade year. With a grimace on his face, Pat Craven takes control of his competitor. Wrestling at 119 Ibs., Pat shows quickness and agility, charac- teristics of lightweight wrestlers. State Champ! Baird Kilpatrick, heavyweight state wrestling champion, re- flected on his accomplishment: “It was very exciting — the most thrilling moment of my life. My parents were there, and my sis- ter Delisa, who got me interest- ed in wrestling.” Baird, who had wrestled J.V. at Denbigh, was third in the state in '85-’86, and met his goal to be number one. regular season. He remarked, ‘'l have wrestled for five years, and lost only six times. This year, the regular season was not competi- tive. It's at districts and state where you find out how good you are.” P.J. Pcsolinski added, ‘‘My own performance is a surprise. | never planned to be 13-0 after 13 matches. My biggest highlight was at VA Duals; | won a match 6-3 and pinned another.’ Pat also enjoyed his accomplish- ments at the VA Duals as he did through the entire season. After wrestling for five years, he stated, “This is my most important year, and | really want to end my high school career in an impressive fashion.” Big Win The one member of the wres- tling team who acquired the most notable accomplishment was the coach. With a win over Bethel, Coach Paul Pcsolinski brought his career record to 200-40 after eighteen years of coaching. Pscolinski’s accomplishments at Menchville stood at 11 district championships, and, in 1976, re- gional and state championships. He remarked, ‘“‘Some people have a knack for doing things. Mine is looking at a person and figuring out what he needs to do to win.”’ Keeping It Up Junior varsity wrestlers experi- enced the same gratification as the varsity team. Hampton proved to be the most difficult team for them. As 155 pounder Doug Bradford declared, ‘‘The climax of the season came out of the Hampton meet since this was the closest we came to losing.”’ Menchville was behind with only one minute left. Jung Kim re- layed, “It was up to Kevin Morel- lo. If Kevin lost, Hampton won, if he won, Menchville won.’ Ulti- mately, like Monarchs had done the entire season, Kevin pinned his Opponent once the pressure was on. The team went on to de- feat Warwick, Phoebus, and Denbigh. — Mike Walker — Wrestling 121 BEAMING WITH DETERMINATION Doubts floated in the air as the Menchville gymnastics team en- tered the Lafayette gymnasium. Having lost a district meet to Denbigh for only the second time in eleven years the prior week, rumors arose that Menchville’s decade of dominance of gymnas- tics was at an end and that their performance this day would prove the validity of this rumor. On the Rebound Indeed, their true character was to be tested in the dual meet against Lafayette. Team strength was needed to rebound from their three point loss to Denbigh. Yet, Lafayette knew the impor- tance of this dual meet also, and fought a highly contested match. Ultimately, it was time for Mench- ville’s Only senior team member to take control, as Jacqueline Dempsey prepared to mount the bars. Jacqueline began her rou- Ready to kip, sophomore Karen Cole con- centrates on keeping a strong grip on the bars which hang over head. Karen eventually finished third in the meet and first overall against Hampton, York, and Bethel. Proud to be competing on the J.V. gymnas- tics team is freshman Angel Dameron. Menchvilie ultimately went on to score 103.55 in this quad meet, earning them an easy victory. GYMNASTICS. Front Row: Angel Dameron. Second Row: Crystal Lively; Jacqueline Dempsey; Anjanette Fegel. Third Row: Ka- ren Cole; Kathy Crow; Lynnel Beauchesne; Dianne Walker; Sharon Cole. Fourth Row: Melinda Forehand. Fifth Row: Kim Glenn; Diana Vaughan; Peggy Huebner. 122 Gymnastics tine, and w ith a near perfect score, took charge of this event. With the example set by Jacque- line, the entire squad regained their traditional enthusiasm and went on to win the meet with a twelve point victory. They had quieted any speculation of a Monarch letdown and had _in- stead illustrated their determina- tion to defeat each district team. Just as the squad had prom- ised themselves, they went on to a quad meet victory over War- wick, Ferguson, Hampton, and York. Lynnel Beauchesne stated, “We consistently scored 102 al- most every meet as an average. Last year the average score was only 98.”’ Mike Walker Phil Stevens One dominant feeling among the squad was their gratitude for outside help; Melinda Forehand declared, ‘‘We couldn’t have done what we did this year if we hadn’t had the support from Mol- ly and Coach Humphrey.”’ Kim Glenn likewise remarked, ‘“‘With- out the help and encouragement of Coach Molly and Coach Hum- phrey, we could not have pulled together to become a family.” Said Peggy Huebner, ‘Coach Molly is a wonderful lady, our second Mom!” The team also expressed thanks to the often forgotten man in gymnastics, the manager. Se- nior Jacqueline Dempsey ex- plained, “‘The managers are a crucial part of the team — they help to set everything up for us and give us a lot of support when we need it.”’ On to Districts At the district meet, they want- ed back what one year earlier had been snatched from them — a championship. A motivated Diane Walker declared, ‘‘Den- bigh said that they were going to regain their nine district champi- onship losses to Menchville. They have taken back only two.”’ Gymnasts lost to Denbigh by less than four points; the 102 average wasn’t quite good enough. Mike Walker Mike Walker The Monarchs, nevertheless, made a good showing in the dis- trict and regional championships. Earning 102.55 points, the team placed second in the district, im- mediately behind Denbigh. They also placed third in the region with 102.75, following Denbigh and Green Run. But their confidence remained. Said Lynnel Beauchesne, ‘‘We are a dedicated group who have helped each other no matter what. Even if we were losing indi- vidually, we worked together as a team. We have stuck together, in the good and bad times.” — Mike Walker — On a cookie spree, Angel Dameron gets a quick boost of energy from her favorite food, chocolate chip cookies. Five minutes later, Angel competed on beams as she worked off the calories she had consumed. All smiles, sophomore Peggy Huebner prac- tices on the balance beam, her favorite event. The second-year letterman worked to ultimately score an impressive 8.25 on beams, her personal high. Mike Walker GYMNASTICS Opponent Menchville 102.30 90.30 36.00 58.00 92.35 31.60 99.30 102.55 101.45 76.00 103.55 103.55 Denbigh Lafayette Warwick Ferguson Hampton Bethel Wins: 6 Losses: 1 With hands and feet flexed, sophomore Crystal Lively attempts to perfect her perfor- mance on the beams. She was later rewarded with a third place showing at districts. Mike Walker Gymnastics 123 VARSITY BASKETBALL. Jeff Camm, Victor Jones, Ellis Jefferson, Marcus Booth, Keith Rascoe, Dwayne Knight, Oscar Thomas, Tony Moore, Steve Butler, Rusty Wood, William Banks, Napoleon Gary, Ricky Davenport, Jer- ry Watson, Alvin Tynes. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL. Front Row: Russel East, Markieth Wood, Shane Brook- man, Mike Harvey; Second Row: Ponte Cur- tis, Claude Hardy, Darrell Nettles, Edwin Ri- vera, Charles Boothe; Third Row: Kenneth Powel, Jarvis Jackson, William Phillips, Jer- maine Jackson, Mike Lett, Kevin McCoy, Bruce Wright, Eric Henderson, David Camm, Bill Hayes, Stacy Moore, Rick Parnell, Eric Harris, Carl Brookman, coach. BETTER THAN EXPECTED Joe Monarch came in from the cold at 7:39 PM on a Friday eve- ning in December. After search- ing his wallet for his student I.D., Joe handed the jovial man selling tickets the student fee of $1.50. Joe handed his pink ticket to the ticket taker, but got no stub. Joe moved through the slightly smoky hallways, breathing easier as he entered the gym. He climbed the dusty bleachers and seated himself halfway up at the half coourt line. He watched the 124 Basketball girls’ basketball team race down the court. They were running! The girls had been playing well be- cause of the experience they got on a recently created J.V. team. Joe, suddenly craving a soft drink, leapt up, ran down the bleachers and through the gym- nasium door, approaching the Varsity Club’s refreshment table. He found enough change deep in his pocket for a forty cent small drink. Finishing his RC, he tossed the cup in the trash can and re-en- tered the gym to find his “‘per- fect’’ seat still available. He did not have to worry as much about competition for seats; the gym was emptier than in past years. The varsity team wasn’t doing so well. From twelve feet out, Keith Rascoe (42) takes a jumper against the Warwick Raiders. The fourth game of the season drew only a sparse crowd because of the cold outdoors. Point guard Jerry Watson (24) charges toward the basket, plowing over Bruins in the pro- cess. Jerry scored 33 points against Bethel in his best game of the season. { ) | | i i | ' | Guard Noah Whitehead, defending Raider, blocks J.V. Eric Harris while he searches for an open teammate. Although attendance at the game was down, the team continued to fight against Wai wick. All photos by Mike Walker With a question in his eyes, Mike Lett watches the referee make his call. After be- ing thrown to the floor, Mike expects the referee to rule the foul in his favor, giving his team a chance at an extra point. Surrounded by Warwick defenders, Napo- leon Gary (40) snea h the middle and goes up for an easy lay-up. Napoleon was the only returning team member who played starting position; he alone had first hand ex- perience. Basketball 125 BETTER THAN EXPECTED CONTINUED The boys’ varsity basketball season was a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, beginning slowly with two losses to Bethel and Ferguson. After gaining dis- trict victories over Kecoughtan and Warwick, Menchville won the next four out of eight contests before acquiring four consecutive district victories. The team also beat such nondistrict teams as Bruton and York, and placed second at the Ft. Eustis Christ- mas tournament. Although the team lost the last four out of five games of the season, the squad gained a symbolic victory through their mere one point loss to Denbigh, a state finalist. The season ended ultimately with a loss to Hampton in the district tournament. Although they had a slow start, the boys’ team gained strength and confidence as the season progressed. Coach Richard “Pop” Pitts felt that the players needed the experience under fire in real games to gain confidence, a truth made evident by their lat- er successes. Spirit remained high despite any setbacks as the team over- came the disappointment of los- ing the initial two outings. Coach Pitts’s continuing drill and. en- couragement enabled the team to go farther than many had ex- pected early in the season. “lam pleased with our victories and | feel the team is getting better with each game. We don’t let the losses affect the next game,” noted Coach Pitts at mid-season. Napoleon Gary, the only re- turning starter, lent his experi- ence. Beginning his third varsity season, Napoleon felt the players were increasingly familiar with one another’s style as the season progressed. Near the season’s end Alvin Tynes reflected: “‘Our losses bal- anced out our wins, but those losses shouldn’t be considered failures. We played strongly and seemed to threaten our oppo- nents.’’ Jerry Watson continued, “The highlight of the season was our second game with Denbigh. 126 Basketball VARSITY BASKETBALL. Ms. Becky King, coach; Dawn Gremer; Jenny Holm; Rickie Watson; Nona Bacote; Kim Goodbred; Amanda Stegall; Melinda Woodman; Natlie Thomas; Dellana D’Urso; Lenecia Johnson; Kitty Talbot They are among the top teams in the state and we gave them a good scare before the game was over. We put up a good fight and left our mark on the other teams in the district.” The J.V. Experience Just as the varsity season be- gan slowly, so the J.V. team be- gan their season with several crushing defeats. Losing their first six games, the J.V. boys fan- ally achieved success with a vic- tory over Lafayette. Even though “the team worked hard in prac- tice and had fun,” stated Mike Parnell, the team lost their next four games before defeating Warwick. Although the team had a losing season the squad was pleased with their effort dis- played and enjoyment they found by just playing the game. As Mike Lett stated, ‘“‘We had a lot of fun this season. After every game we went to McDonald’s, eventually becoming a close, fun- loving group. We were all glad we had the chance to be a part of the team.” Kimberly Williams; Nema Davis; Mr. Jerry Solomon, coach. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL. Susie Van- Guilder; Sharon Barefoot; Ashley Young; meat , 9 Dw ey eye cf, tye ES ae 4 Even though the girls’ varsity team lost their first four out of five games, they closed the season on a positive note by winning the last two games of the year. The losses could not always be con- sidered defeats. Although some- times frustrating, close scores such as the three point loss to Kecoughtan proved the team’s determination and gave them the incentive to defeat Booker T. Washington 51 to 49. With four returning players, the girl’s varsity “lacked knowledge and experience, but had a tre- mendous amount of physical ability,’ commented Coach Jerry Solomon. To their advantage, three of the starters were sopho- mores, and one, Dellana D’Urso, was a junior forward and center. Getting Recognition While the girls’ varsity basket- ball team struggled, the J.V. team maintained a steady hold in the winning bracket. With a limit- ed field of opponents, the team’s first loss was with Lafayette 24 to 18. However, this did not dis- Tonya Williams; Jennifer Nash; Lenecia John- son; Sherita McCray; Nichele Brown; Susan Lund; Lisa VanGuilder; Nema Davis; Mr. Jerry Solomon, coach. courage the girls’ J.V. basketball teams as they went on to beat |) Denbigh to gain three district vic- tories for the year. . Head Coach Becky King noted the efforts of high scoring for- ward and guard Natalie Thomas, who got consistent support from Norma Bacote and Ricky Wat- son. Coach Solomon praised Ka- — ren Barefoot as “‘gutsy and al- | ways putting forth 100% for the | team.” | With Ashley Young as the lead- _ ing J.V. scorer, the team pushed © to gain recognition in the district. Because there was no district tournament for J.V. girls, they had no chance to prove once and for all what they knew: they had the most talent on the Peninsula. Mr. Solomon hoped that with more time and support, ‘‘a dis- trict and regional championship could be organized for the J.V.’s.’’ Their games, usually played on Saturday mornings, || were often not well attended, an- other obstacle in their getting the recognition they deserved. — Mike Walker and Kelly Mewborn— For winning the Christmas tourney at Fort Eustis, co-captains Napoleon Gary and Anto- nio Moore (20) proudly accept the trophy as teammates and fans applaud. Menchville went to the final round where they lost to Tabb. Too quick to be blocked, Dellana D’Urso takes a shot from twelve feet out. Karen Barefoot (40) and high scorer Natalie Thomas (32) assist by screening the defense. Seaiiasinasiienn er? Hal Ward Required by Virginia High School League rules to remain seated during play, Ms. Becky King and Mr. Jerry Solomon find that diffi- cult to do. in a tight game against Hampton, the bench — Dawn Gremer, Tonya Williams, Melinda Woodman, and Kim Marrow — lend support. Hal Ward 4 Hal Ward Eyes focused on the hoop, Dawn Gremer (50) positions herself for two points against Lafayette in the next to last game of the sea- son. The girls came away with the win, post- ing their eighth victory, 44-40. Making a move around the right side, Karen Barefoot (40) goes for the easy lay-up. She scored eight against Lafayette before sustain- ing a knee injury in the last play of the game. | Hal Ward Basketball 127 ‘It’s dead meat,’’ declares Robert Miller as he aims to shoot a raccoon which has tres- passed. Robert, who has hunted for most of his life, takes advantage of the woods on a snowy evening. Ducks and squirrels are also targets for his gun. Commonly found with a tennis racket in hand, Chris McIntyre relishes the opportuni- ty to sit down after an exhausting game. Chris goes to the Wellness Center every day after school to perfect his game. 128 Lifetime Sports With a painful punch to the face, Neil Nimmo plays hard as he wrestles with Mi- chael Mangosing. Both seniors watch profes- sional wrestling and are often found in a “wrestling match” after long hours of school. On school grounds for a reason other than school, Tracy Norcutt rides around campus. She finds cycling more than a method of transportation; homework is a little more bearable if she has had a bike ride before- hand. AFTER HOURS At 5:30 in the morning, Craig West is in the pool at Ft. Eustis swimming a backstroke lap. His alarm wakes him at four AM to allow him 5 time to train before school. He practices ev- ery morning, and later trains for three addi- | tional hours. With model form, Jeff Hower follows through to bowl a perfect strike at Fair Lanes in Hidenwood. Jeff’s 170 average and daily practice after school earned him a state championship against competitors his age. When the bell rang at 1:45, many sports-frenzied Monarchs rushed to participate in the Menchville sports program and to enjoy the thrill of athletic compe- tition. Other Monarchs, who were just as dedicated, chose an in- volvement in athletics outside of school, competing with a more diversified range of people, as well as with themselves. Yet, all these athletes were united by their love of athletics and their ability to take charge over their opponents, both physically and mentally. The Karate Kid One athlete who found fulfill- ment in sports due to mental sat- isfaction was senior Michael Ruest. Mike began an interest in karate at age five. As he stated, “Karate is a tradition in my fam- ily. All my relatives were involved so it was only natural that I’d be- come involved. It just seemed the right thing for me to do.” Pro- gressing quickly, Mike became a black belt in Japanese karate and a yellow belt in Tai-kon-do karate. ‘‘Tai-kon-do is faster and more effective than others,’’ Mike explained. “‘It’s Korea’s national sport.’’ Thankful for the experi- ence he had gained, Mike found, “Karate not only teaches you how to defend yourself, but teaches you self confidence. Likewise, it adds to your under- standing of life; it helps you live peacefully within yourself.”’ Guiding Others to Victory Just as Mike wanted ultimately to teach karate, so senior Court- ney Culp taught dance to local youngsters at the Academy of Dance and Gymnastics in Den- bigh. Remarking on her experi- ence, she stated, ‘‘| have danced at Phi Beta Kappa Hall, Hampton University, in New York, and At- lanta.’’ She planned to continue her dancing to become a ‘“‘danc- ing lawyer.” Another teacher was_ junior Marty Conn, whose tennis exper- tise allowed him to teach tennis. Marty explained, ‘‘l teach lessons three days a week at Center Court Racquetball Club.”’ Likewise, junior Kim Cannon was a sports instructor, teaching horseback riding four times a week. She said, ‘‘l love riding. | ride for fun and often compete locally.’” Another equestrian was senior Leigh Ann Avis, who com- peted at the state level. ‘‘l don’t know of anything more important than my horses,’’ she pro- claimed. ‘‘l love competition.” Competitive Streak Competition was what Jeff Hower thrived on, proving himself a worthy opponent in the sport of bowling. Beginning five years ago, Jeff's first major tournament victory came in’86, when he took first place in the state tournament of youth bowlers. His goal was ‘“‘to become one of the best pro- fessional bowlers in the nation.” Many students were involved in the sport of swimming, and junior Tara Carraway proved herself a fierce competitor in the water. Af- ter six years of heavy practice, Tara was proud to state, ‘‘] won junior nationals and received the bronze award for Virginia Swim- ming. Collectively, | have about twenty trophies.’’ She added, “Sometimes you don’t want to practice, but you have to in order to achieve your goals.”’ Tara’s thinking reflected a ma- jority opinion of athletes who compete outside of school, work- ing with the same amount of in- tensity as any school athlete. Al- though such athletics did not give Menchville a win, they stressed a prime part of the Menchville phi- losophy: excellence. Whether for fun or for serious competition, athletics outside the school pro- vided as much purple pride and personal satisfaction as the most successful school sports. — Mike Walker — Lifetime Sports 129 THE MONARCH SPORTS Ban corneal Excellence was a tradition fol- lowed, not only in the areas of academics and activities, but also in athletics. Honors came to two instructors and two former students. Coaching with Pride In the spring of 1986, Coach Jimmy Johnson was recognized as District Il Cross Country Coa- ch of the Year. This feat was the result of much preparation throughout his life. Jimmy John- son began his career as a junior in high school, becoming one of the top runners in Virginia. While at the College of William and Mary, Johnson ranked fifth in the nation in the one mile. Johnson Stated, ‘‘l was undefeated throughout my career in Virgin- ia.”’ After graduating, Johnson pur- sued a career in coaching. ‘“‘l have never had a losing season, and have won two state champi- onships, one at Warwick and one at Menchville,’’ he declared. ‘‘l’ve been blessed with the good for- tune to work with many dedicat- ed athletes.” After eighteen years of coach- ing, Mr. Johnson was recognized throughout the state and nation as a top cross country coach. He noted that the biggest obstacle among athletes was mental, rath- er than physical. ‘‘Maintaining one’s level of intensity, dedica- tion, and enthusiasm is the most difficult part of being an athlete; however, one must conquer this by looking at his long range goal.”’ Virginia’s Supreme Health Teacher “People do not receive the award simply because of teach- ing, but also because of work done in the community and the State, in addition to the school,”’ Stated Mrs. Carolyn Chittenden as she reflected upon her recog- nition as the 1986-1987 Health Teacher of the Year for Virginia. Active in education, she re- marked, ‘‘l write the Standard of Learning Objectives for Virginia and their assessments. In addi- 130 Hall of Fame tion, | acted as a consultant for one of our health textbooks. | have also assisted in writing the the health curriculum for Newport News.” Mrs. Chittenden also was an athletic coach. ‘‘l feel that the se- lection committee which gave me the award also considered that | coached field hockey and track,”’ she commented. Mrs. Chittenden had coached track for eight years and field hockey for six years, leading them to a district co-championship in 1986. When asked if her future goals differed from activities in which she presently participates, Mrs. Chittenden replied, ‘‘What I’m doing now is what | would choose to do. This is what | really like doing the most.” Watch Out, Hulk Professional wrestling grew in popularity and became one of America’s top money-making forms of entertainment. Show- casing many stars, such as Hulk Hogan, the Road Warriors, and Ric Flair, professional wrestling now had a new up-and-coming star, Mitch Snow, who once at- tended Menchville High School. Mr. Jim Snow, father of the wrestler, explained Mitch’s start in the sport. “‘Mitch started wres- tling pee-wee in the sixth grade and really enjoyed the sport. One day, while he was in the eighth grade, he was watching wrestling on television and he told me that one day he was going to be there.’’ Snow continued, ‘“‘l told him it takes a lot of hard work, but he was determined.” After getting an appointment with Jim Crockett, promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance, Mitch Snow became the first pick from the wrestling school in Char- lotte, North Carolina. He had to undergo extremely difficult agil- lity drills to prepare himself for the sport; however, Mitch was determined. Mitch Snow wrestled in Kansas City, Missouri, the mid-west headquarters for the NWA. He described life as the following: “‘It is travelling 600 miles a day with little time to sleep. It is hard. It is painful. But the sport is reward- ing.” Menchville’s Own Jet Hailed by National Football League broadcasters as the best wide receiver during the 1986 season, Albert Toon had jumped into the nation’s spotlight. Just as he shined in football and track as a Monarch, Toon proved himself through athletic prowess and class both on and off the field. “These years were my begin- nings in sports. It was here that | got the opportunities that helped to open the doors to my suc- cess,’’ commented Toon as he remembered his years at Mench- ville. He was a versatile athlete making the Adidas All-American Track Team and excelling both as an offensive and defensive football player. “‘l realized that you have to first set your sights and then be assertive in achiev- ing your goal. Likewise, you must maintain credibility and be fairly modest.”’ Al maintained this phi- losophy at the University of Wis- consin and was ultimately drafted into the NFL in 1985. While being named to the All- Pro and All-NFL teams in only his second year of professional foot- ball, Toon found ‘“‘advantages in- clude getting months off and do- ing something | enjoy. That’s what it really boils down to: mak- ing money while doing something | like.’’ However, the disadvan- tages were, “‘We’re not really ina world situation with a nine-to-five job. We don’t deal with real life situations; we’re in our own little society.”’ Toon continued to keep close contact with the school through Coach Charlie Nuttycombe and Assistant Principal Teddy Hicks, who is also his uncle. ‘‘l have ac- complished almost everything | ever wanted,”’ Al stated content- edly, ‘partly because a lot of people had faith in me. | knew | would get the chance at success, but | didn’t think it would come as quickly as it did.”’ —.Mike Walker and Neil Nimmo New York Jets Photo All-American and All-Pro star for the New York Jets, Al Toon concentrates on his per- formance. Though he is renowned in New York, he keeps contact with his roots at Menchville and friends on the Peninsula. With an experienced eye, Coach Carolyn Chittenden overlooks the outdoor track team’s warm ups. Coaching, as well as teach- ing, earned her the Health Teacher of the Year in Virginia award. elbeeenerets nhs “ | oem ie en es on al sneer a i. a Melanie Haas Mary Anne Corlett Before the District Cross Country Meet, Coach Jimmy Johnson plans the expected times for his top runners. Daily practice en- ables Coach Johnson, a premiere runner at William and Mary, to run as fast as his train- ees. Placing his victim in a headlock, Mitch Snow wrestles his opponent to an impressive victory in his young career. Mitch fulfilled his childhood dream by becoming a professional wrestler. Hall of Fame 131 Experience is a vital part of learning; in all endeavors, stu- dents made efforts to experience as much as possible. Teachers also took this into account, plan- ning as many field trips as the school board would permit. Guid- ance endorsed experience, urg- ing students to get involved in ac- tivities that would expand their possible futures, activities in which they would learn. Activities were seen as one with academ- ics; both involved the learning ex- perience. Students realized that experi- ence was as important as class- room learning, if not more so. On these grounds, some students 132 Education EARNING CREDIT spent part of the day working in stores and offices, learning skills that would greatly benefit their lives. They also participated in extra-curricular activities to broaden their understanding of others. Students did not neces- sarily learn strictly from books, the conventional method, but from taking part in areas of spe- cial interest. They earned credit for life, not merely high school graduation. Books were merely the build- ing blocks of the entire learning process; experience completed it. — Jeff A.R. Jones — Hickory, dickory, dock, the mouse ran up the ... screen? Sophanna Yung sets up the Delux Paint program in Mr. Ken Bowen's computer art class, the only such high school class in Virginia. Though work at Vo-Tech is sometimes diffi- cult, Derrick Dickens manages to squeeze in a healthy smile. Like his peers, he looks for- ward to applying his learned skills to a career beyond high school. Kitty Talbot Kitty Talbot rae Coker The truth can no longer be kept under wraps ... assistant principal and junk-food junkie Dr. Steve Hochman is the Cookie Monster. Already holding three cookies in his hand, Dr. Hochman reaches for more be- fore they are sold. Lunchtime meant free time: time to eat, re- lax, or study. While many did one or the other, students like Michael Peterson had to the unique ability to do all these simulta- , |neously. penny Farnilant Three test grade A’s were enough to moti- vate many government students to work ten hours for a political party. Christine Kelly supported Senator Bobby Scott while Leslie Spencer worked for Congressman Herb Ba- teman. Pizza parties were popular incentives to get several students motivated. Parker Davis de- vours pepperoni and mushroom pizza that his class earned for selling the most magazine orders for the Senior Class. Education 133 Going Beyoud Ourselves Service organizations, which inspired active participation from — students, were among the most popular of the clubs. Helping out in the community, as well as around the school, made stu- dents more aware of the prob- lems and issues surrounding their lives. Giving More Than Money “The Varsity Club plays an important role in acting as an out- reach to the community,’’ commented sponsor Mr. Richard Brooks. Under Coach Brooks's leader- ship, the Varsity Club performed many important services, includ- ing a monetary donation to the Heart and Kid- ney Association, visits to hospital patients by club members, and serving as spon- sors in the city-wide Thanksgiv- ing food drive. The club was also active in the Toys for Tots program, an athlet- ic tutoring project, supplying snacks for the various athletic events, and donating $200 to the Daily Press Christmas Joy Fund. Club leaders Doug Brabrand, president; Buddy League, vice- president; Kitty Talbot, treasurer; and Jenny Requa, secretary, helped to continue the club’s tra- dition of unity. Buddy Leaque re- marked, ‘“‘The Varsity Club is a very closely knit group, and we enjoy serving the community.” Active participation character- ized the club’s functions; as Peg- gy Green noted, ‘‘The attitude of the club is very positive. When we SPEED LIMIT MPORTANT AS A 134 Service me 7 CHARGE LARES. - WATCH OUT FOR GUKE REDERS 7 AND PEDESTRIANS. do something, we have a good turn out.’ Doug Brabrand ob- served that the main motivation of members was to help others Stating, ‘“‘The Varsity Club is a true service organization.’’ Stu- dents proved their dedication through relentless participation in Mego MOTORCYCLE SAFETY IS JUST AS UTOMOBILE SAFETY. DRUNK DRIVING WILL KILL 70 PEOPLE TODAY ALONE — ONE EVERY t0 MINUTES! THATS 26080 DEATHS A YEAR EQUAL TO 100 JUMBO JETS CRASHING WITH NO SADD cracked down on the issue of drinking and driving by asking students to sign a new contract, vowing to neither drink and drive, nor ride with others who have been drink- ing. Each student who signed the pledge re- ceived a free notebook which displayed the group’s idea. club activities; Coach Brooks commented, “‘Every year we have different faces, but there is still the same loyalty.”’ Turning the Corner Students Against Drunk Driv- ing, widely known as SADD, functioned as an important pub- lic awareness organization. Par- ticipants Concentrated on relay- ing the message of the ignorance of drinking and driving to students. SADD meetings were held ev- ery other week after school. The program increased its activity during the holiday season, when drinking and driving was on the upswing. In an attempt to com- municate their message effec- tively, they enacted a program to give students notebooks. To receive these notebooks, stu- dents had to sign a pledge to neither drink and drive, nor ride with anyone who had been drinking. Spon- sor Jimmy John- son noted, “This is for the stu- dents who can beat the peer pressure and publicly say, ‘I don’t want to drink and drive or ride with you if you drink. | value my life.’”’ Several mem- bers attended a candlelight me- morial service at Christopher Newport College in December, where speakers from Virginia opposing drunk driving talked with concerned cit- izens. Enthusiastic members ac- complished more than ever be- fore in areas concerning student awareness and involvement. Jean Amendolia stated, ‘‘We just want to let people know we are here if they need us.’”’ Drunk driv- ing was a serious problem and SADD was a positive way for concerned students to get in- volved. Student Leadership “A reliable, student-oriented service’ appropriately described the Student Council Association according to Kendal Ascher. Se- “Service is an important part of the Varsity Club. It makes you feel good when you can do something that makes others happy. By giving to people, we make their lives more enjoyable and helping others is what the club is all about.” Center photos by Lenny Familant Shopping for Peninsula’s needy, Jennifer Requa checks the “remarkably” low prices at Farm Fresh. Over $500 worth of groceries were packed into the club members’ cars and trans- ported to Menchville’s gym, where they were picked up for distribution. Coach Richard — Buddy League — Mike Walker Brooks helped the organization complete its col- lection of canned goods and money for its annu- al food drive. Doug Brabrand, Buddy League, David Moore, Kitty Talbot, Heidi Hoeft, and Coach Richard Brooks await the arrival of repre- sentatives from Newport News Social Services. Service 135 SCA Tidewater workshop was hosted at Menchville on November 22. Regional rep- resentatives lead the other participants in “energizers,’” simple hand-slapping games, to get everyone spirited at the beginning of the meeting. 136 Service Host of the regional workshop, David Moore leads other SCA _ representatives while incorporating fun to inspire learning. The workshop brought representatives and their sponsors from schools all over the up- per and lower peninsulas. Mike Walker Executive board members meet over the summer for SCA. Doug Bradford, David Jones, and sponsor Mrs. Joyce Douglas spend time discussing plans for the upcoming year. The annual Red Cross blood drive is spon- sored by the SCA. Donor Mike Walker sacri- fices his blood for a worthy cause. Center photos by Mike Walker and Leah Parks Going Beyoud Ourselves CONTINUED nior executive board member De- anna Brown stated the organiza- tion’s purpose “‘is to get students more involved with their school, to boost school spirit, and to get students active within the com- munity through its actions.’’ Parker Davis, another senior ex- ecutive board member, added, “The SCA attempts to represent the students and provide worth- while projects for both the school and community.” Projects completed by the SCA included those for the com- munity and for students. The Toys for Tots drive, spon- sored annual- ly by this or- ganization, helped raise money to buy toys for chil- dren who would not have a happy holiday sea- son. The SCA contributed $1000 to this fund. A Bloodmobile was also held to increase the awareness of the need to donate blood and pro- vide students with the opportuni- ty to contribute to the Red Cross. The SCA also contributed to the activities available to students by sponsoring such annual events as the Icebreaker Dance, Home- coming festivities, class competi- tions, and the revitalized senior- faculty basketball game. Officers of the student govern- ment included David Moore, president; Dietra Green, vice- president; Leah Parks, secretary; Mike Walker, treasurer; and MaryAnn Horch, reporter. In ad- dition to serving the school as leaders, the SCA _ participants gained much experience that would be useful to them in the future as well as learned about their own abilities and talents. Dietra Green remarked, ‘‘l have gained a lot of friendships and learned much about the different qualities of leadership. | have also Hosted by PTSA, parents’ night allowed par- ents to interact with their children’s teach- ers. Parents attended all of the classes that their sons or daughters usually attend during the course of a school day. gained more tolerance for people in cases where we have to make decisions.” Other members of the student government agreed. Board mem- ber Doug Bradford declared, ‘‘l have learned leadership abilities by being able to chair events that bring a great deal of responsibil- ity to me.’’ David Moore proved his optimism concerning the SCA when he noted, ‘‘l think it’s a good way for students and facul- ty to settle differences for the good of the student body.”’ Pointing out that students do not take advantage of the SCA to discuss their concerns, MaryAnn Horch stated, “‘It’s really a good organization, and it’s a shame that people don’t get involved in [Tone Working Together “The Par- ent Teacher Student As- sociation at Menchville is an organiza- tion that at- tempts to in- volve these parties in the education process,”’ noted Mr. Marvin Hed- gepeth, first vice-president and program chairman. This organi- zation involved the student body by co-sponsoring a dance in October. They also arranged for a pro- fessional theatre company, The- atre IV, to perform. Their produc- tion, ‘‘Runners,’’ focused on teenage runaways. Several members of the execu- tive board participated in the “Service is fun; that’s why | do it. It really makes me feel good to know that | am helping others, whether | am giving them food, or simply making them laugh. Laughter is an important part of life, and bringing laughter to someone who doesn’t get to laugh is almost as important as bringing them food. Service groups don’t only help other people; they help the people in them. Service groups bring peace of mind to their members.” — Kim Hines — Service 137 Better to give and receive, Keyettes cele- brate the Christmas season at Ms. Becki Wil- cox’s house. Tina Hankins and Kim Hines open their gifts as Ms. Wilcox shows off her new nightshirt. Going Beyoud Ourselves CONTINUED state PTSA convention in Rich- mond. At the convention, numer- ous workshops were presented on topics such as child abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, and child safety. Not only did the PTSA encour- age responsible social activities, it also budgeted an annual schol- arship and co- sponsored a fi- nancial aid workshop with the guidance department in January. “The PTsA allows students to express their ideas on equal terms with both parents and teachers,’’ stat- ed executive board member Wes Russell. Though this club provided oppor- tunities for stu- dents to interact with both the faculty and par- ents, student membership was low. Orga- nizers hoped that more students would participate. The Key to Success “Key Clubbers are here to serve the public. Our sponsor is the Kiwanis family, who are equally dedicated to service,”’ commented senior Wayne Lock- wood, president. To be accepted into the club, prospective mem- 138 Service bers had to prove their desire to serve the public. Initiation activi- ties included courtyard clean-ups and collecting $25 for Pedal for Pediatrics, a sponsored bike ride for the pediatrics department of Riverside Hospital. Menchville’s auditorium hosts the Newport News City Council and interested citizens at a forum to discuss the pros and cons of an incinerator located near the school. Newport News Cablevision Channel 36 broadcast the event live for viewing by concerned citizens. Community organizations relied on the Keyettes for volunteer help. Mrs. Ethel Krei- car of the American Cancer Society and Keyette co-sponsor Mrs. Paula Alford discuss the possibility of working the American Can- cer Society booth at the Health Fair with members Kristi Ricks, Kim Hines, and Selena Hankins. All through the year, Key Club- bers prepared for the Spring Capital District Key Club Conven- tion in Virginia Beach. Participat- ing clubs competed for service awards. Mr. Don Miner sponsored the club for his third year, and two representatives from each class made up the ex- ecutive board. Terri Donnelly summarized the club’s_ activities Stating, ‘‘We had a Halloween party for Unicef, played Bingo with the elderly at the Patrick Henry Home, rang the bell for the Salvation Army, held canned _ food drives, went car- olling at the Baptist Home, sold raffle tick- ets for Kiwanis and sponsored a Child in Asia.”’ ‘Though our treasury was generally low in funds,’’ Kathy Taylor added, “‘our club had the satisfaction of being an active part of our com- munity.”’ A Strong Female Foundation Functioning as an small organi- zation, the Keyettes, an_ all-girl club, accomplished most of its in- tended goals. Vice-president Se- Washing cars at the Firestone Station, Ame- lia Hunt and Marketa Lee help raise money for the Keyettes. Service projects, such as providing stocking stuffers and Bingo prizes for the elderly were funded through this ac- tivity in early autumn. | i Lenny Familant Lenny Familant Proposed sites for the location of the new city dump are displayed on stage. Mayor Jes- sie Rattley, Margaret Keator, Joseph Ritchie, and other city officials listen to citizen’s con- cerns about having an incinerator placed near their neighborhoods. Center photos by Karla Ricks and Lenny Familant Service 139 Leaving from school to serve the Backdoor Mission at St. Vincent dePaul Roman Catho- lic Church, Ed Myers, Lisa Bittner, and Serena Carmean pause to speak with Mr. Bob John- son and Dr. Anne Edison. The group served soup to the area’s needy. Flowers of purple and gold adorn the cake supplied by old members for new NHS in- ductees and their parents. The library recep- tion also offered punch, cookies, chips, dips, and a chance for informal conversation dur- ing third period. 140 Service Standing proudly with his grandfather, Dr. Davis Y. Paschall, William Mirguet welcomes him to Menchville. Dr. Paschall was the guest speaker at the NHS inductions; he spoke of a commitment to serve one’s community and fellow man. Kitty Talbot Lenny Familant New National Honor Society members were inducted on December 15, 1986. The recep- tion in the media center following the cere- mony allowed new members a chance to im- mediately get involved with club activities. Center photos by Kitty Talbot, Lenny Familant een Going Beyoud Ourselves continven lena Hankins noted, ‘“‘Upon ac- cepting new members in the spring of 1986, the officers and advisers decided that a small group of hardworking girls would do much more for the club. With a large group, some of the girls may not have even known one another. This way, we knew that every face would get to be a fa- miliar one.”’ Once a month, the Keyettes aided the American Red Cross at blood drives around the Peninsu- la. During the PTA meetings at Newport News elementary schools, they babysat small chil- dren. Keyettes of- ten visited the el- derly at local hospitals bringing them small gifts. In the spring, the Keyettes visited hospitals to play games, read, or talk to ill children. President Kim Hines commented, “Our community service was just as important to us as our contributions to the school. We wanted Menchville to be properly rep- resented in our area as well.”’ The Keyettes performed duties for their school as well. Fresh purple and gold flowers were planted around the marker at the entrance of the school. Mem- bers turned to their neighbor- hoods to collect canned goods for the Varsity Club’s Thanksgiv- ing food drive. They also donated money to this cause. To support the basketball team, Keyettes created ‘‘boosters’’ for the team such as candy and victory par- ties. Secretary Vikki Richardson said, ‘‘We all gathered a tremen- dous breath of good feelings from helping the school.” CRSA Meetings were ‘“‘a time of re- flection, where we could say any- thing as a group,” state Kristy Ricks, treasurer. Sponsors Miss Beckie Wilcox and Mrs. Paula Al- ford also helped the officers and members with their plans. Kim Hines concluded, ‘“‘We may be small, but we’re willing to do any- thing to help the school and our community. | think we’ve suc- ceeded!”’ Service through Honor Cooperation among fellow club members is essential to the success of service projects. Key clubbers Stacey Kellis and Teri Donnelly work together as stuffing chicken wire with tissue flowers for the Homecoming float. Service included Christmas carolling at Pat- rick Henry retirement home. December 15, 1986, marked the second consecutive year ju- niors were inducted into the Na- tional Honor Society in the fall semester along with seniors. “‘| was in favor of juniors getting in the fall,’’ stated NHS member Cindy Filer. ‘“‘“Some of us got in early last year. It gave us a full year of experience before we ac- tually had to run the activities.”’ Selection into the society was far from haphazard. Each stu- dent’s academic, activity, and community record was used in a point system evaluation to deter- mine acceptance into the organi- zation. The society's annual Christ- mas community service took place at the Backdoor Ministry at St. Vincent’s Church in Newport News. Members helped transport food for the needy and cleaned the kitchen when the food was gone. They also decorat- ed Christmas trees and houses for the holiday season. Continuing its support of scholar- ship, leadership, service, and char- acter, the society again granted a scholarship = of $250 to its most deserving member in pursuit of higher education. Two- year member Sere- na Carmean re- flected, ‘‘All the members of the so- ciety were friendly. Not only did they academically con- tribute to Mench- ville, but they gave a piece of their character. | hope | encounter dedicated individuals like them in later life.”’ Finding other such dedicated individuals required looking no further than the nearest service group. — Heidi Hoeft, Wendy Huebner, Raynor Hutchinson, Dietra Green, Kelly Mewborn, Mike Walker, and Ed Myers — Service 141 What's life without music? Al- most everyone enjoys listening to it; however, some carried this love for music further than others by studying it. Whether it re- quired an instrument or just one’s own voice, several participated in classes and activities which gave them the opportunity to share their talents and hobbies with others. Singing Sensations “The choral students have a different attitude than they do with other departments. They really care about it. They don't have a competitive spirit with fel- low students which makes it very enjoyable to work with them,” commented vocal instructor, Mr. Vernon Pipkin. All four student choirs, Show Choir, Swing En- semble, All Male Chorus, and Ac- capella, had certain requirements and expectations to carry out. Each group was unique in the way they were chosen and in their performances. The All Male Chorus were beginners that had a sincere interest in music. The accapella choir was similar to the All Male Chorus in the aspect 142 Music that it was basically a simpler group. Members of this mixed chorus auditioned with Mr. Pip- kin. Swing Ensemble and Show Choir demanded harder work than the other choirs. Both groups were required to give a vocal solo for graduating senior members and a dance routine. Show Choir, described as “‘the most difficult experience,” re- quired that a potential member must have an interview with Mr. Pipkin. Mr. Pipkin had high expecta- tions for his choral students. He required every class to attend major choral concerts, regional chorus auditions, and to perform at graduation. They were also re- quired to know their music and make ‘“‘some kind of progress to- wards vocal improvement.’’ The competitions Show Choir and Swing Ensemble participated in included two national and one state in North Carolina. Acca- pella performed in a district com- petition. The students lived up to Mr. Pipkin’s expectations and he noted ‘I’m really proud of them.”’ “It’s fun, but it’s hard work,” commented Carl Bennett. Hard work was necessary. All groups took a class and Show Choir put in much extra time. They began practicing during the summer for three weeks where they learned the entire fall set. After school rehearsals began in November two times a week in preparation for Cabaret. ‘‘There are no after school rehearsals until November because of other activities. My choral students need to be versa- tile and well-rounded; because of this Show Choir succeeds,”’ ex- plained Mr. Pipkin. “Show Choir is more than just the glitter and the glamour of the stage, the lights, and the ap- plause. Show Choir is hard work involving a 110% commitment from day one,’’ noted Rachel Philips. Taking part in the choral de- partment required a certain amount of effort on the part of the student. There were high ex- pectations and requirements ex- pected of the student. When asked why she stuck with it, Leigh Rice replied, “‘It’s fun to perform for people. When | look out in the audience and see someone smile, | feel like | have accomplished something. I’ve made someone happy.”’ Mike Walker us With a little help from her friend, Victo Self, Erika Mummey practices her moves for an upcoming concert. The Show and Jazz Choir combined choreography and vocals ir both local and regional performances. ‘“Silver bells, silver bells,’’ it was suddenly _ Christmas time in the auditorium. Swing En- semble converted the stage at the Toys for Tots assembly into a musical pajama party. Lee Coker Mike Walker 7 Mike Walker — Pe a There was definitely more to the Show and Jazz Choir than costumes and smiles. Can- dace Hundley, with the aid of a VCR, helped performers Kim Hines and Victor Self im- prove their routine. Chipmonks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, played by Elana Bevacqua, Michelle Wallace, and Susan Buch, delighted listeners at the annual Toys for Tots assembly. The entire fine arts department combined their talents and brought the holiday season to life. So Lee Cok er my Phil Stevens To insure that the Show and Jazz Choir maintained its tradition of excellence, de- manding auditions were conducted to choose the best performers. Students sang and danced before a panel of judges. Double checking the agenda for the next concert, Vernon Pipkin decides to choose songs that will best entertain the audiences. His musical expertise added an element of style to his students’ concerts. Music 143 Strike Up the Band “Everyone is in it,’’ Says senior Mike Cockrell. This was the atti- tude that band director Mr. David Anson emphasized since he came to teach in 1984. For An- son, total participation was a must. The parents , the Ansons, and the students worked togeth- er as a family to achieve a com- mon goal. All fundraisers undertaken worked toward the largest goal ihe Menchville Monarch March- ing band had in a long time. Ap- ples, cheeses, and sausages were sold in order for the band to hold the honor of marching at the annual parade at Disney World in Florida, April 24-26. Band boost- ers, the parental network of sup- port for the students, also did as much as possible to raise money for future goals. Another major goal of the band was making payment on the new band uniforms. The tra- ditional style uniforms helped a large amount in boosting band | | Employing mannequin-like manuevers into their routine, the marching band practices for the Denbigh Day Parade. The band’s style was preferred, and the group beat Denbigh for the fifth year in a row. 144 Music spirits. Although the uniforms ar- rived late in the season, just the thought of them spurred the band into defending their Best Band title at Churchland Trucker Classic in October. The band competed in jeans and T-shirts against other bands in complete uniforms. Drum major Mike Cockrell said, ‘“We have had a lot of enthusiasm because of our new uniforms. This is the best year that | have been in band.” But, marching band wasn’t the only band to be in. Symphonic, concert, and Jazz Ensemble were a major part of the Anson pro- gram of ‘‘family participation.” The Christmas, Spring, and Festival Concerts were held to entertain the student body. Mr. Anson recruited marching band members not participating musically to help with seating and handing out programs. In this way, Mr. Anson preserved the unity and family spirit of the total band department. Musicians’ responsibilities extended be- yond musicianship as they had to erect and take down sets. Charles West exercises his handyman abilities as he prepares to set the curtain for regionals. Rockin’ out with his bass, Mike Cock enjoys a mellow moment after practice. 1 ing time from band and Show Choir, MV recognized the importance of indivic expression. Mike Wa Lee Coker Shouting it out for all to hear, the marching band horn section lifts each instrument high during practice. Professionalism and pride in each performance were two key characteris- tics of the award-winning band. Halftime entertainment was provided by members of the band. Under the direction of Chris Adams, the band played “If My Friends Could See Me Now” and featured a 50 girl kick line comprised of flag corp, majorette, and dance team members. Kitty Talbot In addition to outside performances, the Jazz Ensemble entertained the student body at the Toys for Tots assembly. Their set was highlighted by their rendition of “Christmas Visions” by Bob Lowden. Music 145 iit Notewor “Tempo, tempo!’’ demanded Mrs. Georgianna Locklear, or- chestra director. So began an- other day of orchestra class at MHS. Although classical music wasn't really their thing, orches- tra students plodded through the scores for the privilege of playing a classical instrument. Shuffling duties between Menchville and Denbigh every day kept Mrs. Locklear on the go, but she didn’t seem to mind. For her, all that mattered in the end were perfectly tuned instru- ments and dedicated students. She received both. The students spent their time preparing for Spring Concert, Festival, and re- The key to perfection is harmonizing, espe- cially when working on a duet. Tim Jarrett grimaces as he loses the melody, as well as his concentration, during a practice with his partner Tony Hong. 146 Music dedi nes CONTI) UED K gional audition. They also per- formed for the Homecoming as- sembly and Children’s Theater. Mrs. Locklear’s duties extend- ed beyond the required expecta- tions. Leaving at the end of the third period to teach at Denbigh, Mrs. Locklear found that her abil- ity to communicate with her stu- dents was often hampered. ‘'It didn’t really affect us. We man- aged to do well,’’ noted Sophia Street. All that really mattered was the fine music that the MHS orchestra produced. As a fresh- man, the only thing Matthew Galo had to say was, “‘l like or- chestra. It’s fine.”’ — Julie Hubbard and Beth Galo Weary of traditional techniques, Sophia Street tries using earmuffs instead of her bow to warm up her cello. Earmuffs were a neces- sity during early morning practices in the winter months. Kitty Talbot Behind the curtain, orchestra members tune their guitars, rosin their bows, and review their music before a concert. Rechecking their stands, they nervously remember their pieces. Kitty Talbot Lee Coker Phil Stevens Kitty Talbot Peering from behind the staff of her rather large instrument, Kim Beck prepares for or- chestral instruction. She effused, ‘We are an extremely close-knit group; you have to be close knit if you're going to be able to cover for each other.” Practice makes perfect was a phrase well- known by the members of the orchestra. Students tuned in to the direction of Mrs. Georgianna Locklear a they prepared for the regional concert. Performing a solo, April Gorbeth tries to block out the audience and concentrate only on her music. The pressure of the audience breaks her stoicism, and she smiles in embar- rassment. Kitty Talbot Rehearsal extended well beyond class peri- ods into hours after school. Nicole Fuller perfects her technique in hopes of making the Junior Regional Orchestra. 147 Music Before demonstrating their own computer art, Paul Colton and Aaron Peck study a ter- minal display to the mainframe VAX comput- er at Norfolk State University. The two joined Mr. Ken Bowen in a lecture and demonstra- tion for the school on Amiga art. 148 Artistry Kitty Talbot Graphic ability is a prime quality of the Amiga computer. A demo disk reproduces the images of King Tut to show the capabili- ties of DeluxPaint. The wide variety of color and shading allowed the creation of lifelike images and special effects. Focused intently on his work, Barry Kenne- dy ponders the way he can best use the com- puter to create a masterpiece. Although computers helped speed the process of pro- ducing art, they still required advanced artis- tic ability and technical knowledge. In the first step of drawing a computer pic- ture, Carter Miller loads the Amiga disk Kick Start, preparing to continue a work that he saved the day before. By working on com- puter, students could safely keep their work for later additions or deletions. 3 q | | | Kitty Talt ty Mike Walker Kitty Talbot ARTSAH | Over the past decade comput- ers have gone from the world of business to the home and class- room. A more recent progres- sion, however, was from the ana- lytical world of math and engineering to the more creative world of art. Computer Art ar- rived, and MHS was the only high school in the state to offer it; stu- dents jumped at the opportunity to use both creative and techni- cal talents in a class taught by Mr. Ken Bowen. Being ‘‘comput- er literate’ also meant being “artsmart.”’ Mr. Bowen explained, ‘“‘The Amiga is a mouse and icon com- puter instead of a data entry type; it’s very visual, with two custom graphic chips and one sound. The extra 512K memory (expandable to 11,439K) allows for more functions.”’ Using the Amiga’s 4,096 color options and its ability to smudge, smear, shade, or blend, high- tech art students produced art ranging from the abstract to the exact. Students agreed that the computers provided them with an artistic edge. ‘‘Using the comput- er makes you analyze more. It can also give you a second chance for correction,’’ said freshman Paul Colton, who ad- mitted that his initial interest “was in the machine, not the art,’ but that he grew to enjoy the artistic aspects as well. Aaron Peck added, ‘‘l can draw using a computer, but not using pencil and paper.”’ One limitation of computer- printed art was that it could never be larger than 8 1 2’’x 11’. But the advantages were many; Mr. Bowen commented, ‘‘Because of its video-in and video-out capa- bility, students can mix video im- ages or manipulate the video im- age. Animation is an important part of the second semester cur- riculum.”’ And what of the future of com- puter art? Predicted Mr. Bowen, “Although new programs are be- ing designed to further aid the artist, | see computers as a means of enhancing traditional art, not replacing it.”’ — Christine Kelly — Students employ a number of techniques to stimulate their creativity. Jason Myers checks magazine graphics for unique ideas that he can alter and add to his work. Students were encouraged to study others’ work for cre- ative styles and fresh ideas. Computer class, the only one of its kind in the Commonwealth of Virginia, perhaps in the country, gave new artistic experience to those who enrolled. Aaron Peck and Paul Colton share a shortcut with Mr. Ken Bowen. 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S wr ore Eve. ex EK MER ME Mee eN EE EN KU Were E Ow EEE SLEE EE s ee SURREALIST LANDSCAPE Aaron Peck Whether acting for children or using talent for payment, student actors found places to perform. Some simply acted in school; others went into the community. Yet others made money. Al- though motives were varied, stu- dents did all they could to devel- op their acting talent. Original Script Beginning as an in-school dra- ma project, Temptations — Just Say No grew into a public service announcement to Mench- ville. Drama teacher Mrs. Joyce Spencer asked students to write a play about the problems of drugs, alcohol, and sex. Lisa Zartman, Stacy Buckley, John Carver, and Natalie Tam- burri initiated the composition of the play. After review by the dra- ma class, the script was submit- ted to several teachers for ap- proval. Although the faculty approved Mary Anne Corlett Threadneedle Faire, at Busch Gardens, was a source of theatrical knowledge. Steve Wil- son, Elana Bevacqua, and Tracy Sheppard created character roles that they had to maintain flawlessly for eight hour shifts in order to keep their jobs. 152 Drama the script, the cast did not. Dis- sent about the script kept re- hearsals from running smoothly. Realizing the need for another script, Graham Orndorff, Jeff A.R. Jones, David Noble, and Cathy Paul reworked original ideas. After two days, the group produced a revised script, one Mrs. Spencer called, ‘‘The icing on the cake.’’ The play was ready. Peer Reaction “‘t know we’re going to have a bad audience,’’ grumbled senior Natalie Tamburri. Despite some derogatory remarks shouted from the audience, the cast got individual congratulations. “‘l was pleased to see such a profession- al job done by our students,” re- marked Mr. Dan Ruggaber. Mrs. Spencer commended the cast: “You were brave to present this to your peers knowing what their reaction would be.”’ : Mary Anne Corlett = Ma Cathy Paul Center Stage, one of the areas many com- munity theatres, was a haven for Menchvil- lians who sought after-school drama experi- ence. Jeff A.R. Jones practices piracy and pillaging for the theatre’s production of Pi- rates of Penzance. On Their Own Outside of school, many stu- dents took time to increase their dramatic abilities. The Summer Institute of the Arts at Christo- pher Newport College had its premiere season. Prepared monologues were just one part of the auditions, and many Mon- archs attended. “Making flats, working lights, and staging violence were some of the essential elements taught,’’ explained Stacie Buck- ley. Dr. Gwen Sharoff, the spon- sor, wanted to stress to the stu- dents “‘the work as it is in the real world, so we would not live in false hope,’’ Carrie Smith quoted. ‘“‘It taught us the truths about drama,’’ Amanda Smith summarized. Many students preferred the direct experience of acting, ven- turing into the community to find it. Lisa and Lynne Zartman, Beth Galo, and Jeff A.R. Jones were active members of Center Stage. Graham Orndorff and Beckie Bagby joined the Mad Hatters’ Theatre, a group performing for underprivileged children. Others worked with Peninsula Communi- ty and the Williamsburg Players. Students’ acting earned publicity on television, radio, and cable, adding to the benefits of drama. Steve Wilson, Elana Bevacqua, and Tracy Sheppard worked at Threadneedle Faire, Busch Gar- dens. Each developed a unique persona of medieval times. “‘As well as being someone who lived in a pit during 1475, the Faire allowed us to communicate in- stead of stage acting with known lines,’’ analyzed Elana. Chances to expand in drama were numerous. Involved stu- dents found that it took “‘time and hard work.”’ In return though, they had chances to become stars. — Beth Galo and Tracy Sheppard — nguish fills Colleen, Patty Davis’s chara 1r, as she recognizes that she may be partial- responsible for her friend’s suicide. David oble, playing the part of Brian, and Indira waroo, as Heather, try to console her in emptations. “‘How does that look?’’ Lisa Rowe asks Su- san Moore while they paint a banner adver- tising Temptations. In addition to working with props and stage crew, the two actresses each had a role in the play, acting as neces- sary extras. Cathy Paul Cathy Paul Lee Coker ‘‘How could you do this to me?’’ Tina, per- formed by Cathy Paul, questions her dead boyfriend Steve. Temptations was written and rewritten by students to achieve the best possible script to deal with problems faced by many teens. Gravestones keep stage crew workers like Natalie Tamburri occupied prior to the per- formance of Temptations. In addition to working on sets and props, Natalie helped write the script and played one of the lead- ing roles. Drama 153 Appropriately dressed for Serena Carmean’s report on Eugene O’Neill’s Iceman Cometh, Amy Bracken takes notes on a cold January 30. Volumes of notes reflected the volumes of reading of the great world authors includ- ing Sartre, Beckett, Camus, and Dostoevsky. Kitty Talbot 154 Culture It's a Small World After All Understanding different cul- tures and civilizations was essen- tial for one to relate to other peo- ple around the world. Organizers of the curriculum recognized this need and provided students with ample opportunity to enhance appreciation of those of differing backgrounds. Living Past World history classes covered the time periods from ancient Greece to World War Il. They touched on characteristics such as culture, religious beliefs, and important events of each period. Mrs. Betty Dixon taught world religions to enable students to understand why many events in history occur. ‘‘Religious beliefs are things students can relate to me NN Ce Wee Neko a. ih mm.� other cultures.’’ Mrs. Dixon also felt that mythology helped stu- dents better understand world lit- erature. Mrs. Valerie Kenney liked for her students to research on their own to “‘cover things we don’t have time to teach in class.’’ Mrs. Kenney also focused on the day- to-day lifestyle of the common man from each period in history. ‘| cover daily life so my students understand the lifestyle the peo- ple led.”’ Major events and occurrences that affected the United States were also covered in world histo- ry. Mrs. Dixon commented, “World history students have a better ability to put American History into perspective.” Dueling Delegates Hal Ward “| would ask all the members of this council to remember Res- olution 242 when voting on this issue. | request the assistance of all peace-loving nations to assist the United Kingdom in passing this resolution,’ emphasized Gary Chenkin as he spoke before the Security Council at the North American Invitational Model Unit- ed Nations in Washington, D.C. Gary attended, along with Chong Kim and Cathy Paul, the three of whom formed Menchville’s dele- gation to the Security Council. The Security Council, the Eco- nomic and Social Council, the In- ternation Simulation, and the In- ternational Court of Justice hosted 31 Model U.N. members who attended NAIMUN. In addi- tion to the annual trip to NAI- MUN, the club added a trip to Gar-Field High School to its Kitty Talbot 7 Free periods are a misnomer for teachers. Fifty minutes flies quickly as Mrs. Mary Dun- gee runs off worksheets for her government class and Mr. Mike Livesay grades last peri- od’s tests on the Constitution. agenda, a conference that many wished they had never attended. Gar-Field was a growing expe- rience for many. During the first evening of meetings, a student from Kecoughtan suddenly col- lapsed as she spoke to the Gen- eral Assembly. Unexpectedly, someone asked, ‘‘Does anyone know CPR?’’ Several Menchville students, along with other dele- gates and adults, quickly re- sponded. One sponsor gave CPR, another gave mouth-to- mouth. The delegates were ushered into another room before the paramedics arrived. ‘‘l couldn't believe that people were acting like nothing had happened. | was helping; | saw her,’’ exclaimed John Allen. ‘Someone from Bel- larussia came up and asked us if we would walk out when South Africa spoke. | nearly kicked him in the teeth.” Later that night, the delegates were informed that the delegate from Kecoughtan had died. ‘'It was a terribly sobering experi- ence. We had to decide whether we should stay at the conference or leave,’’ noted Mrs. Shelia My- ers. The club stayed and finished the conference, bringing home one award for Security Council and five awards for General As- sembly. NAIMUN was plagued with bad luck as well. The January day the group left, a snowstorm paralyzed Northern Virginia. “The ride up took seven hours; Taking her character to the limit, Kelly Mewborn transforms into Emily Dickinson for an oral presentation in Mrs. Page Roberts’ English class. Many were thrilled to accept the challenge of bringing an author to life through dramatic techniques. With a brief rest from taking notes, students in World History express their nonverbal preference in watching a film. Filmstrips sup- plemented traditional learning techniques and broke the monotony of routine instruc- tion. Some juniors, like Jimmy Kent, elected to take World Literature to get a headstart in their studies for the following year. Studying a wide range of great writers gave students exposure to various themes and concepts. Culture 155 Small World conven we did thirty-five all the way,”’ Stated Greg Rollins. Due to the snow, the convocation was post- poned two hours, shortening the beginning meetings. All went well until snow was forecast for the day of the return trip. Rather than risking a treach- erous ride in the snow, the spon- sors decided, much to the cha- grin of the delegates, to leave early. This was no great loss; af- ter the club left, the hotel had a Small fire, forcing the awards to be cancelled. Awards were sent by mail .to winners, and the club had a pizza party in February to hand out tro- phies. Sixteen delegates. from ECOSOC won awards, as well as one winner, Dietra Green, in the Internation Simulation. A Model U.N. year that began in disaster ended in joy as individ- uals showed their skills in deliber- ation, resolution, and compro- mise, and learned about life as well. Speaking the Language oe 7” before .-e ' “except” after “e” Beforer’r’ -ex- cept after ‘‘y’’? Mastering the En- glish. language proved. difficult enough for many students, so why did they complicate the mat- ter by adding a foreign lan- guage? ‘“! was hoping | would have better luck with Spanish than I’ve had with English,’ joked senior Tanya Favor, a fourth-year Span- ish student. “‘Besides,’’ added senior Jeff Joyce, “‘knowing.-a second language can really give you an edge when you’re looking for a job. It also looks good on college applications.”’ Whether it was the hope of a future job or the lure of a foreign culture, students enrolled in French, Spanish, German, and Latin classes. ‘‘We currently have thirteen sections of language classes,’’ stated Mrs, Voula Vre- takis, “‘and we anticipate an in- crease.” The annual foreign language banquet, coupled with numerous other cultural activities, gave stu- dents a break from traditional learning and a chance to familiar- ize themselves. with foreign cul- tures. Various. language clubs gave students the opportunity to ele’ ‘‘c’’, or was it 156 Culture work together and use skills they learned in class, A trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the Spanish Embassy and other points that reflected Span- ish-American culture, was planned for the spring. The Ger- man Club planned a soccer game for the fall; however, these plans fell through. Members participat- ed in a spring convention. When in Rome, Do As the Romans Comprised of about fifty peo- ple, the Latin Club participated in many. activities throughout the year. Members were active in the Toys for Tots drive and donated money to charitable service orga- nizations. At Christmas, the Latin Club participated in the Foreign Language. Christmas Party with all other language clubs. Raising money for the Latin Club was accomplished through the sale of pocket calendars. Lenny Famifant ‘People are people, regardless of their cul- tural differences,” teaches Ms. Annou Kara- vias in her psychology class. A better under- standing of the working of the human mind, as well as human nature, was gained by. all students who enrolled. President Mike Walker comment- ed, ‘Fundraising isn’t a lot of fun, but we need to keep a Secure amount of money in our trea- sury.’’ With some. of the money they raised, they held a pizza par- ty at Andy's and, according to participants, “‘had a really great time.”’ Mike credited much of the Lat- in Club’s success to the sponsor, Mrs. Sig Lawrence, saying, “‘Mrs. Lawrence supplies a lot of input and really aids the Latin Club in all that we achieve.’’ Senior Lisa Robinson summarized the year with one sentence: “We had a lot of fun.”’ Tune in. the English Channel The English department had a reputation for interesting and ef- fective teaching techniques. Stu- dents were often either grunting in exasperation, expressing the delights of learning, or a mixture of the two. Senior Sean Gaskin, who transferred from his high school in Wilmington, North Car- Elana Bevacqua A toast to the delegate from U.S.S.R. At the closing dinner of NAIMUN, Dietra Green smiles confidently, ready to win an award. Dietra received an honorable mention as Best Delegate, representing the Russian Pre- mier in Simulation. olina, Seemed quite impressed with Menchville. Sean credited the English department when he commented on the difficulty of his class saying, “The teachers here seem to care more about the lessons; they really go into depth on each subject!’’ Preparing their students for the next year was one important ob- jective of each teacher. ‘‘The En- glish_ department is a group of closely knit and supportive teachers,’’ reported Mrs. Irvene Seney. With Menchville’s flexible and diverse program, the teach- ers felt it important to put stu- dents in the classes that would. benefit them the most. Often, the results.of the work put forth by the English depart- ment were intangible. ‘‘The most rewarding moment is when grad- uates return to our classes and tell us that the background we gave them is really helping them,’’ commented Mrs. Nancy Redd. As most teachers worked to- gether and got to know each oth- er well, they also formed very re- spectable relationships with their ox | y a. Cathy Paul Model United Nations members Elana Be- vacqua, Wes Russell, Dietra Green, and Jeff A.R. Jones await possible customers at their annual Parents’ Night bake sale. The club raised over $100 toward their annual trip to the Georgetown-sponsored NAIMUN XXV. — a a, an a —————— ————— — ———————_————— —_ ee OO aoe pr students. “‘In past experiences with my English teachers, I've found that they have a wide range of knowledge on so many subjects, and | really do respect them for that!’’ exclaimed Jenny Jones. Jerry Foster also helped described the teachers as “‘very organized. There is no way of getting around not doing your work.”’ Mrs. Seney seemed pleased with the course of the school year. The English department was strengthened with two new teachers, Mr. Milton Stern and Mrs. Becky Hurst, and was also aided by new and modern office Lenny Familant equipment, including two com- puters. Worldy Writes ‘Basically, World Literature is a class for students who really enjoyed English in the eleventh grade and wanted to study im- portant books and plays that are not covered in their regular En- glish classes,”’ explained acceler- ated English teacher Mrs. Page Roberts, who taught the class for a sixth year. The class, however, was not limited to seniors. There were five juniors in the class of 28, who held their own despite their incompletion of junior En- glish. A wide variety of classical and modern literature, ranging from Shakespeare’s Othello and King Lear to Henrik Ibsen's Doll’s House, was studied. Many times small groups studied individual works_in preparation for class presentations. Famous writers, including Faust, George Bernard Shaw, Tennessee Williams, and Eugene O'Neill, were among the favor- ites. There was also an emphasis on plays that were classified as Theatre of the Absurd. Wendy Huebner During second semester, each student was required to choose an author from a different coun- try and research the author's life and a major work. The objective was.to correlate the writer's style with his culture and environment. Mrs. Roberts felt that, typical- ly, the class appealed to acceler- ated English students because the concepts and themes tended to be abstract and difficult to comprehend. “It’s important that the student have an open mind and that he doesn’t let himself be upset by unusual concepts,’’ commented senior Amy Brack- en. Many works were controver- ee Interested in understanding American cul- ture, Japanese visitors interview students who were anxious to compare learning expe- riences. The foreign guests left the school with a greater appreciation of the best-rank- ing U.S. high schools. The early delegate catches the vote is the attitude of Harry Benz as he prepares for a long day in ECOSOC. Others, like Doug Bra- brand, try to avoid their duties until they absolutely have to get out of bed. She didn’t visit the Banana Republic, but she did visit Washington, D.C., with the Model U.N. troupe. Having finished her In- ternational Court of Justice meetings early, Elana Bevacqua found opportunity to do some shopping. Culture 157 sial, and required that the class exhibit a great deal of maturity. Students found the class re- warding and felt that it greatly widened their exposure to impor- tant literature. Though the curric- ulum tended to be demanding for an academic elective, it en- hanced the students’ regular En- glish classes. Senior Ivan Woo- dard noted, “This class has really helped me with my writing skills Foreign language is no problem for Spanish students taught by the enthusiastic Mrs. Voula Vretakis. Her animation kept third year Spanish entertained and educated. Her stu- dents had to know Spanish; it was all she would let them speak. CONTINUED and ability to understand plays and novels. The extra effort has been worth it.”’ — Wendy Huebner, Jeff A.R. Jones, Christine Kelly, Lee Coker, and Serena Carmean — Making use of flash cards to teach her first year German class, Mrs. Terry Bal reviews vocabulary. Placing numerous German phrases and labels around the room was an- other popular technique used by almost all of the foreign language teachers. Latin Club planned parties and fundraisers for its members. Scott Umphlett, David Culp, Melissa Bass, and Jenni Payne discuss plans for calendar sales. Their fundraisers were successful, giving them enough money for a pizza party. ii ici i i al Cathy Paul Hal Ward 158 Culture Kitty Talbot Involved in group discussion, first year Spanish students compare answers on home- work. Group sessions aided the first year stu- dents, giving them a chance to explain prob- lems and answers to each other. Hal Ward Filling a communication gap, Madame Ro- lande Malval takes time to aid a student who is confused about gender. Understanding the French language was not an easy chore for Sarah Worthington, but Mme. Malval at- tempted to help. Seem ech aoe Undivided attention is necessary when learning a foreign language; students look carefully at homework that other students put on the board. Stacey Kellis and Shannon Kenney direct their thoughts toward Mrs Marva Gunter’s third year French class Hal Ward Culture 159 Mastering communication skills was a challenge eagerly ac- cepted by many. Studying lan- guage did not take only one form. Many perused volumes contain- ing the works of great writers. Others, however, chose to take charge of the spoken word, com- manding attention through their voices. Still others favored writing about their emotions and events they witnessed, recording history with their own flair and finesse. Look at All These Rumors Who’s getting married? Just how mean are the principals? What new persecutions did the seniors perpetrate against the freshmen this year? When questions like these needed to be answered, there were only two places to turn: the Crown and the Lion’s Roar. Staff members were the eyes and 160° Media Newspaper staff pieces together the fin- ished copy to be printed at Virginia Gazette in Williamsburg. Lisa Bittner and Beth Galo carefully line up copy, captions, and picture to form a coordinated Lion’s Roar edition. ears Of Menchville as they ad- dressed ongoing events around the school. They worked long hours to meet several deadlines, with several students on the year- book often staying after school until 7:00pm. Their objective, as Tracy Sheppard stated, “‘is to un- biasedly tell about everybody ina factual way so that people can remember people and events.”’ While both the annual and news- paper were united in this com- mon objective, they were as unique as the people that com- prised their staffs. Putting It All Together The annual was the journal re- flective of the atmosphere of the year. ‘‘The yearbook staff is very intense and motivated,’ junior Wendy Huebner, photographer, remarkeu. “There is more time and work put into making the yearbook than most courses that Qualities of a stereotypical teacher are at the mercy of young artist, David Jones, as he completes the parodies of Monarchs. As graphics and design editor, David adds the extra touch to individualize each page. one takes.”’ Senior Jeff A.R Jones, manag- ing editor, added, ‘‘The yearbook is more permanent than the newspaper. We’re like a combi- nation of the year’s newspapers. The newspaper staff writes about specific events while we cover all aspects.”’ Read All About It With the added responsibility to write on current events, the Li- on’s Roar staff increased flexibil- ity in writing styles and topics. “We can write articles such as editorials and concert reviews. These are the fun articles to write,’’ note Jason Duncan. Christy Robinson stated that these enjoyable articles added to the optimistic mood of the staff which resulted in an exciting newspaper. She remarked that the staff ‘‘is a loose group of four- teen people who are incorporat- Kitty Talbot Trying to solve the problems of the world at least the yearbook), editors Jeff A.R. Jo! � and Leah Parks camp out at the comput _ Their primary task was to combine all 1 efforts of the staff into a unified book t would arrive on time. : | ed to put out approximately eig I professional issues of the wortt | school newspaper.”’ Junior Sei|| Chambers added that the pap is successful because the sté does its job effectively. | : | | | | Added Awareness “It's made me more aware what is going on in the school stated senior Kelly Mewbo when discussing the positive ir pact of working for the schoo publications. Senior Heidi Hoe added, ‘It’s made me more f miliar with the different types students at Menchville, not jt my own group of friends.’’ Sop omore Cathy Paul commente “There is so much more happe ing at Menchville than | origina} thought. Yearbook enabled nt to experience new and differe| . things.”’ Shaving is often sacrificed for the many hours on newspaper. Business manager Da- vid Moore calculates the daily deposit of the combined fee of $25 for a yearbook and a subscription to the Lion’s Roar. David de- posited more than $26,000 in the publica- tions’ account | Their own worst critics, the newspaper staff proofreads the copy for printed errors. Amy Bracken, Lisa Bittner, and William Mirguet scrutinize their own articles. Giving assignments and captioning pictures are primary responsibilities of the staff. Pen- cils, pictures, and thirst quenching aids, were necessities that helped Serena Carmean, Kel- ly Mewborn, Raynor Hutchinson, and Heidi Hoeft complete their work. Student names present the most difficult task in yearbook and newspaper publication. Wendy Huebner solicits the help of students in making sure their names are spelled cor- rectly as she identifies club members in group pictures. Too many hours in the darkroom? Head photographer Kitty Talbot momentarily acts silly while performing one of her duties: mopping the darkroom floor. Mrs. Shirley Whitenack mixes Dektol developer with hot water, readying the room for printing. Extemporaneous speaking includes many controversial topics for debate. Dietra Green uses her hands to convey her emotions in her presentation on the crisis of the Ameri- Though computers are used, the necessity of the typewriter has not faded. Mrs. Betty Joy prepares information to be placed in the card catalogs, covering video cameras, televi- can farmer. sions, video recorders, as well as books. _ Kitty Talbot you can write a term paper ... werful than a copy machine ... able ‘leap stacks of encyclopedias in a single bound, librarians prove to be helpful aids. Mrs. Velma Rossi helps Jamie Bond find ma- terial on Stephen Crane. 162 Media CAN WE TALK ? CONTINUED Lend Me Your Ear Mr. Ron Whitenack coached the Forensics and Debate teams to numerous victories in the 86- 87 season. Newcomers played a large part in the tournaments. Forensics team members com- peted in one of six categories: extemporaneous speaking, prose reading, poetry reading, original oratory, humorous and dramatic interpretation, and an impromtu category. In the first two tournaments, many veterans applauded sup- portively while the rookies ac- cepted trophies. Only four veter- ans won trophies, as opposed to six newcomers in the two com- ion of library books is patrolled carefully by Mrs. Betty Dresbach. Each stu- dent has a file of books he has checked out and a record of those that have not been returned. bined tournaments. Menchville and Hampton dom- inated the tournaments, alternat- ing first place wins with each tournament. The district meet de- termined which was the better school. “| have a feeling we can win; | know it is within our grasp!’’ ex- claimed Whitenack before Menchville went on to the district tournament. First Affirmative The debate topic was ‘‘re- solved that the federal govern- ment should implement a com- prehensive long-term agricultural policy in the United States.” Despite their inexperience, Mr. Whitenack’s team placed fifth overall in two tournaments. Ap- proximately 30 to 40 schools competed in each tournament. The debating teams consisted of two partners from a school who took a negative or affirma- tive stand on the issue. Which an- gle each team took was predeter- mined. Chong Kim and Ryan Duncan, both newcomers to the team, were among the successful nega- tive debators. Whitenack even tried them as switch-side deba- tors, meaning they defended both sides of an issue. _ The team competed strongly in districts versus Green Run and Great Bridge, who usually domi- nate the tournaments. “! feel confident for future years because our teams are so young,”’ Whitenack commented. Check It Out Keeping track of 27,041 vol- umes of books, numerous teach- ing aids, and several computers kept the media center staff on their toes. The staff, consisting of Mrs. Velma Rossi, director; Mrs. Melody Salnoske, librarian; Mrs. Betty Joy, circulation clerk; Mrs. Betty Dresbach, circulation clerk; and Mrs. Pat Smith, processing clerk, had a busy year ahead o1 them. With a budget of $20,000, the majority of the funds were direct- ed toward a new main computer system. “Everything, hardware and software, should be com- pletely on the new system by the beginning of next year,’’ com- mented Mrs. Rossi. This new sys- tem was designed to make the library more efficient at checking out books and keeping track of lost or overdue books. ‘‘By next year, every student will have a library card on the new comput- er.”’ Along with the new main com- puter, there were five computers available for student and faculty use.‘‘ These computers are fre- quently used,”’ stated Mrs. Rossi. “They are important resources to many students.”’ Though the majority of the budget was aimed toward fund- ournaments when there are only 20 minutes to research the chosen topic. Wes Russell and Sean Chambers await their turn to sway the opinions of the judges with their speech. FACT: Menchville High School's library con- tains over 27,000 volumes of books. The li- brary also contains a peaceful place just to do homework and quietly meet with friends, in- stead of the cafeteria. ing the new main computer, the rest of the money was used in other areas. Such purchases as a VHS half inch television, a cam- corder, and a copier were made to benefit both students and fac- ulty. While the new benefits were numerous, there were a few grey areas. Overdue books proved to be a major problem. ‘Students would check out books and keep them until they received three no- tices. Overdue books are always a problem, especially around the time science projects are due.”’ Vandalized and stolen books were only minor problems that were easily dealt with. ‘‘Last year there were more stolen books and vandalism was a big prob- lem. This year, we have it under control,’’ explained Mrs. Rossi. With the new computer system and 27,041 books, the library was a major source of pride. ‘“‘We even have college students return to work here.’’ Keeping the me- dia center organized and a suit- Individuality is strongly promoted in funda- mental skills. Mrs. Ann Bagby works with stu- dents to improve basic math, reading, spell- ing, and comprehension skills, as well as helping review material from other classes. “Kitty Talbot able environment for students to work in was top priority to the library staff. Mrs. Rossi summed it up by saying, ‘‘We are proud to have one of the best libraries in the school system.” Individual Attention Placing emphasis on the fun- damental skills, teachers aided students with problem areas in math, reading, and language arts. Each student within the pro- gram had his own individual as- signments suited to his needs. Brian Harper, a senior, explained, “Taking this class one period a day was beneficial to my S.A.T. scores,’’ and admission to South- ern Illinois University. Individual study programs, tutoring, as well as interests in new subjects are primary objectives. With 120 stu- dents enrolled, Mrs. Kathy Pietra- santa enjoyed the individuality placed on the students. Media 163 During the third and fourth periods, stu- dents from all over the peninsula put togeth- er their own program at telecommunications located near Todd Stadium. David Noble works camera number one as a fellow stu- dent conducts a local interview. 164 Media Kitty Talbot ‘‘Good morning, everyone ... ’’ echoed Tracy Sheppard’s voice through the halls of Menchville. The announcements were vital to the school, communicating club activities, scholarship information, and student achievement to the student body. Sound, as an essential part of the total im- pact from television, is stressed to students. As sound technicians, Terry Laurence, David Corrick, and Kitten Rivers communicate with the cameramen through the character gen- erator. Telecommunications is a newly formed elective for students interested in produc- tion and filming. This audio tape player is an example of one of several advanced techno- logical instruments used in the processes. = oa May | Have Your Attention, Please? Mild-mannered public address announcers spoke to students in the metropolitan area of Mench- ville everyday, informing them of events necessary for them to know. They were never seen, but their voices were continually heard over the P.A. system. Their familiar voices delivered the up- coming events of the day. Stu- dents depended on them, wheth- er it was to lead the school in the Pledge of Allegiance, give the current activities, or just say that there were no bus changes for the day. They were chosen by “a select group of English teachers who play a key role in correct articula- tion and diction,’ informed Mr. David Lawrence. These teachers attentively tuned in to over twen- ty students interested in an- nouncing the activities each day. Their job, however, was not “all talk!’”” Rhonda Brooks elaborat- ed, “‘It’s difficult to say ‘Have a nice day!’ when I’m not in a good ——————— ee, EE ‘| Producing a two-way mirror image, Kris i} Strait rolls the words of an edited conversa- 0} tion onto the television screen so she may read the conversation from the screen. This enables interviewees to look into the camera as they answer questions. CAN WE TALK? conrmweo mood.” After learning proce- dures and technologies similar to that of a radio station, these an- nouncers also donated valuable class time to prepare for their “glorious moment’? when the halls would echo their perfor- mances. In return for their invaluable services, the announcers wanted to be recognized. ‘‘We want peo- ple to know who we are,”’ they agreed. Many students attempt- ed to seek out these faceless an- nouncers by wandering through the halls asking ‘“‘Who are these people who report the current and vital activities that pertain to each of our daily lives?’’ So, final- ly, the names of those distin- guished voices were revealed, (drum roll please) Rhonda Brooks, Amour Curtis, Maryann Horch, Christine Kelly, Graham Orndorff, and Tracy Sheppard. Accompanying their duties, they commented on the numer- ous benefits of being a P.A. an- nouncer. ‘‘I’m not afraid to speak up anymore,’’ Amour Curtis real- ized. Maryann Horch added, “I’m able to Know what’s going on in school and around the com- munity.” Among other things, Graham Orndorff enjoyed ‘“‘ev- erybody hearing me, and | got to meet new people.” Take-1 Take-1 was a familiar phrase heard by students at the Newport News Telecommunications Stu- dio. It was a vocational broad- casting studio teaching high school students everything from taping a television program to editing a final copy to make it ready for a television audience. Located adjacent to Todd Stadi- um, Telecom offered to a select group of students hands-on ex- perience in the world of television directing and producing. To be a student of Telecom, it was necessary to first apply. If the application met the needs of the directors, students were called back for an interview. After that, students were called back again to audition using appropri- ate voice and mannerisms to dis- play their talents. David Noble commented, ‘“‘l am learning a brief overview of information that would normally be learned within three years of college.’’ The studio contained equipment that was actually used in professional television studios. Each day of the week during third and fourth periods, students left school and were taken to a world of pressures and deadlines. “We go to class and our teach- er, R.D. Whitacker, gives us the information we need to know for the day and sends us out to, per- haps, tape a newscast and edit it,’ explained Robyn Blackwell. During second semester, Tele- com students were involved in programming for cable channel 36 owned by the school system. “The most valuable aspect of Telecom is the hands-on experi- ence gained,’’ expressed David Corrick. Telecom provided stu- dents with college level informa- tion concerning communications. — Tracy Sheppard, Kelly Mew- born, and Lee Coker — : Kitty Talbot ras on location cover subjects ngles, David Corrick is responsi- le for the unified outcome of the film. He “completes his job easily by using the editing control unit as a means of splicing and taping film back together. 165 Media “This is the team from Menchville. .. they're here to meet the TIDEWATER CHALLENGE ™ ‘And the answer is ... ”’ For the first time in the history of the school, the Tidewater Challenge team won a televised match. “We had been practicing since last spring. The additional time helped immensely,’’ Coach David Eddy decided. Early on in the year, four mem- bers of the team, Parker Davis, Wes Russell, Brian Bevins, and Aaron Grosback, took the written test at WHRO ODU Day. “‘It was different from the televised com- petition in that we needed the four strongest, broadest people rather than the people who were strong in smaller more specific areas,’’ junior Brian Bevins noted. Approximately sixty schools participated in the written round, Just before departing for the first televised match, Wes Russell and William Sorenson develop strategies for the defeat of Nandua High School. William, an alternate, helped provide the necessary moral support to lead to victory. Upen arrival at WHRO in Norfolk, team members Brian Bevins and Amanda Smith and audience members Robyn Mooney, Lil- lian Richardson, and Greg Rollins discuss what will be necessary to beat the team from Nandua. “This is the team from Menchville ...’’ Tidewater Challenge members Parker Davis, Brian Bevins, Wes Russell, and Amanda Smith proceed toward Menchville’s victory in round one at WHRO’s studio. They lost in the semi-final round to Kempsville, 450 to 340. 166 Media but only thirty-two were selected to be in the televised compe- tion. The combined score of the Mench- ville participants qual- ified the squad for ap- pearance on WHRO. The starting squad was composed of Parker Davis, Wes Russell, Brian Bevins, and Amanda Smith. In first round competi- tion the team beat Nandua High School 545 to 290. ““‘We were well-prepared, and despite the pressure we were able to function well enough to achieve a strong victory,’’ sophomore Amanda All photos by Cathy Paul Smith determined. After the long- awaited win, the squad proceeded to second round compe- tition where they de- feated Princess Anne High School, 510 to 290. ‘‘In the first half the team as a whole wasn’t doing too well. Consequently the score was roughly tied at halftime. But then the team, led by high scorer Wes Russell, poured it on and we slaughtered them,”’ senior Parker Davis commented. Thus continuing to third round competition, the squad took on Granby High School, winning 540 to 100. Everyone’s a Winner | Though they did not seem to es of the team, alternates actual- | | | | | | iI] ly contributed much. “‘We gave | the team the necessary moral support and tried to help them | get over the incredible pressure of being on television,’’ sopho- more Carrie Smith stated. “We were going to set up a system of signals to use during the taping, but decided against it,’’ sopho- more William Sorenson added. be very important in the success- || i] — Cathy Paul — | Pleased with the final score, team captain | Brian Bevins waits for the official announce- | ment of the victory against Nandua High | School. The team was rewarded after achiev- ing its first victory. ‘‘What was the name of that group?’’ Deep thought covers the faces of Parker Davis, Bri- an Bevins, Wes Russell, and Amanda Smith as they answer the question, defeating the op- posing team. Prior to the taping of the Tidewater Chal- lenge match, Mr. Robert Johnson and Mr. David Eddy await the team’s playing their first game of the year. Menchville flattened Nan- dua, 545 to 290. see: ‘‘Seeing the match in person is so much more exciting than watching it on televi- sion,” Jillian Richardson determined. Audi- ence members were chosen by the team to come observe the taping of the competition. Stumped again, the faculty volunteers, Mr. Bruce Taylor, Mr. Don Miner, Mrs. Lucy Kel- ly, and Mr. Don Roberts, search in vain for the answers to defeat the student teams. Mr. David Eddy serves as moderator in an after- school practice match. Media 167 iim, Phil Stevens Chess provided an intellectual stimulation for these three chess club members. David Jones contemplates castling his king as Oscar Jonathon and Mike Mangosing watch, both prepared to play the winner. i: In a match against Jawando Clark, Mike Mangosing pensively considers his next move. The Chess Club offered its members a variety of opponents with whom members could challenge their skills. Phil Stevens Hal Ward In the math office, Mrs. Millie Stephenson smiles as she averages grades. A teacher’s work doesn’t end when the students leave the classroom. As though classroom math wasn’t enough, Mrs. Stephenson must use her math skills to determine grades. In his Computer Math class, Jan Nygren helps Mr. Dan Ruggaber explain the program to the class. Computer Math was one of many different computer courses offered to interested students. 168 Computers New angles of approaching math as a subject and as a hob- by characterized the math de- partment. Teachers also found pleasure in instructing students and in friendly relationships with each other. Mrs. JoAnn Clarke remarked, “We are all willing to pitch in and help one another.’’ Math instruc- tors worked and socialized to- gether. Activities included almost anything from selecting new text- books after reading and compar- ing them as a group effort to cel- ebrating each other’s birthdays in the department office with snacks and cake. Mr. Dan Rug- gaber commented, ‘‘Our depart- ment is really close knit.’ The math department had a Christ- mas party in the relaxed atmo- sphere of Herman’s Harbor House, to which all soouses were invited. The ability of these teachers to socialize helped them to coop- erate on a daily basis. New teacher Mrs. Carol LaFountain found that “the other teachers are supportive and made me feel at home.” Hal Ward Hal Ward Wie yy First Move The latest addition to the list of activities available to students was the Chess Club. Mr. Bruce Taylor sponsored the new club of approximately twenty members. Though these students did not intentionally begin a school activ- ity, they decided to form a club once school began. ‘‘Everyone was eager to start the club be- cause it was something new,”’ David Jones recalled. Meetings consisted of informal tourna- ments between the members, based on a winner play winner system. So as not to hinder the growth of the club, no one was As computers became more popular, more people were interested in learning to oper- ate them. Kevin Ellison practiced his skills on one of Menchville’s computers in hopes of being better prepared for the business world. Working the problem through, Mrs. Becky Robbins explains to her class how she got the answer. Students spent many hours trying to learn formulas and mathematical equations. denied membership because of inexperience. The club became a place where chess abilities were tested and compared. Amy Bracken was pleased with the idea; as she stated, ‘‘It gave mea chance to learn the game as a beginner.’’ The organization's goal was to find the best five chess players in order to have a tournament with Hampton Roads Academy. It’s More Fun to Compute With the addition of Amiga Computers, the Computer Club was able to experiment with art. Junior Shannon Keatley com- mented, “‘l was really surprised with the capability of the art com- puters. It is a lot more interesting than the Apple lle’s in the com- puter room that we used to play with.”’ The small group had big plans for their school year. Treasurer Greg Rollins said, ‘‘In February, around Valentine’s Day, we are going to have a fund raising activity. It is going to be a computer dating service. | hope the school really gets in- volved.”’ Some computer club members decid- ed to do their science projects using com- puters and enter them in the science fair. President Paul McClung was looking forward to contests with other schools when he said, “‘| think we have a good chance to make a name for ourselves with computers.”’ Under the guidance of a new sponsor, Mrs. Paula Alford, and co-sponsor, Mr. Dan Ruggaber, the club learned and experiment- ed with computers twice a month. The trend toward becom- ing actively involved in the club helped these students get a head start in the computer world. — Kitty Talbot and Phil Stevens — Hal Ward With a smile and a wave, Mrs. Marcie Persky jokes with a student in her Math Analysis class. Once in a while, a littlke humor helps students and teachers make it through the day. Computers 169 Eyes firmly planted on the text to his right, Mike Trabosh creates an error-free hard copy at thirty-five words per minute. By the end of the typing course, students are ex- pected to be able to type at about sixty words per minute. ait ll Kitty Talbot Mike Walker 170 Work While working hard to finish his assignment, Warren Battle contemplates the screen, try- ing desperately to understand the error mes- sages he is receiving. Learning to use business programs gave students a chance to get a step ahead. Hal Ward ‘‘How does it work?’’ Mrs. Clarice Moody helps Tasha Barnes understand the mechani- cal aspect of the typewriter. Mrs. Moody spends much of her day giving students indi- vidual help, advice, tips, and pointers that will help their typing speeds. Taking Care Of Business Many students were involved in programs specifically designed to prepare them for the working world. Some opted to begin their careers right out of high school and needed special training in their chosen fields. Effective and intense classes were offered in many areas for interested stu- dents and they supplied ade- quate backgrounds for those who took advantage of them. Busy, Busy, Busy An overall influx in enrollment oF Kitty Talbot coupled with the addition of a new computer lab and 25 IBM computers kept both teachers and students engaged in a vari- ety of activities ranging from re- cord keeping to telecommunicat- ing. Courses such as accounting and Office Technology prepared students for their transition into the world of business. ‘‘We have a lot to offer,’’ stated department head Mrs. Clarice Moody. “‘Both our equipment and software pro- grams, including Lotus 1, 2, and 3, VISA file, and Automated Ac- counting, are really up to date.” In addition, the department While working on the computer, Vosslyn Boothe takes a moment to notice an observ- er. Her devotion to learning how to use the IBM business computer caused her to spend many hours after school practicing com- mands needed for business programs. also offered students the oppor- tunity of full-time employment through Cooperative Office Edu- cation, while Future Business Leaders of America provided an additional chance to use ac- quired skills. For the FBLA it was anything but business as usual. The club enable students to experience the real life business world while still in high school. Member Jack- ie Withers stated, “I’m planning a major in business and | think FBLA has really helped prepare me. Guest speakers and confer- ences offer exposure to every as- pect of the business world.’ a Kitty Talbot a] Phil Stevens ““QWERTY!”’ Derrick Conway tries to type without looking at the typewriter keyboard. Speed drills and accuracy tests were others of the many typing exercises practiced by students enrolled in personal typing. “All finished!’’ Typing student Jeannette Young removes her finished product from her typewriter. Personal typing class gave students the opportunity to learn to type for their own use. Owing to the large number of typed term papers due, this was a popular course. Creativity Conversion VICA was an organization made of ICT and vo-tech stu- dents who wished to pursue an industrial career. Vocational In- dustrial Clubs of America chal- lenged members’ skills in compe- tition. The club’s purpose was to establish leadership characteris- Work 171 WATSUINGS GAs @ ls BUSINESS CONTINUED tics as well as to bond students of Technology Education togeth- er. Various activities took place during the year to accomplish the goals. Students created and de- signed projects to enter into dis- trict and state rallies hoping to advance to district and state leadership conferences. Through these activities, students became aware of the industrial world and how new technology had put a more strenuous requirement on the vocational student. Courses included in Technol- ogy Education also helped stu- dents understand the importance of what they were learning. Mr. Tom Whanger felt that the new course concerning computer electronics gave a better per- spective to the work force. Technology Education in- volved courses ranging from Kitty Talbot 172 Work sketching plans and building handcrafted furniture to prepar- ing students for possible careers. Enrollment reached its height, possibly because more students realized the advantages of Tech- nology Education. Tina Tubbs was employed at RCA doing cler- ical work because of her involve- ment with VICA and Tech Ed. She felt that this involvement was an excellent opportunity to gain placement in a career-oriented society. Tina also decided that VICA taught her how to interact with people, which is an impor- tant aspect of her career. Students’ creativity was con- verted into valuable skills benefi- cial to their futures. VICA and Tecnology Education were the choices discovered by students desiring a job after high school and wishing to enhance their Skills in various technical areas. Many choose to take Mr. William Robinson’s Basic Technical Drawing as an alternate course. Andy Phelps carefully plans a house, his precision a major portion of his grade. Lilly Lin exercises her ability and accuracy on perfect dimensioning. Kitty Talbot While trying to beat the bell, technical drawing students race to put up their equip- ment. Steve Somerville and Craig Jones join the crowd and wait impatiently to place their materials in the equipment closet. Phil Stevens Lee Coker Ne Lee Coker While keeping their eyes on the batter but their thoughts on their grades, Michelle Jones, Tracie Mitchell, and Marilynn Mitch- ell create a perfect cake for their exam. Home Economics students were graded on ability, effort, and, how their exams tasted. The final ingredient that students in Home Economics received was a word of advice from Ms. Mary Ann Thorpe. Shelly Holly and Stacey Jones pass inspection and prepare to clean up, perhaps the least enjoyable pa rt of class. Electronics was not “The easy one for every- one.” Students had to learn how to fix com- plex electronic instruments such as the IBM PCjr. Mike Burden takes time out to imitate Charlie Chaplin on one of the room’s elec- tronic related decorations Kitty Talbot Students interested in being employed in food service occupations could choose Vo- Mag for its food occupations courses. Sarah Whitehead enjoys the instruction and advice given to her as she carries out simple exer- cises with kitchen appliances. Work 173 Taking Care Of Business conrinuven Buying and Selling DECA consisted of advanced marketing classes and was part of a national club. The club helped the members get jobs that went along with their fields of interest, such as retailing in Soles: “In the spring, we compete against other area schools in a meet held at Newmarket North. The stores provide judges and the students try to sell them products,’’ explained Marketa Lee. Students were expected to explore the positive points of the product, check whether or not it had a warranty, and what need of the consumer it would fulfill. They also had rallies with the other Clubs. Outstanding members attend- ed a national convention in the early summer. Marketa felt that “DECA is a lot of fun. It teaches us the responsibility of being in- volved with a business.”’ Ready for the World High school classes were de- signed and taught to prepare stu- dents for time when they would be on their own in the “real world.’’ Some classes, however, better prepared students for the 174 Work realistic, everyday parts of living. One such class was the Home Economics class. Taught by Mrs. Mary Ann Thorpe, this class was available to all interested stu- dents. The curriculum for this course included units on child develop- ment, food and nutrition, and an introduction to clothing and life management. Students included boys, as well as girls, who learned how to sew, cook, and decorate apartments. Grades were based on both ef- fort and ability. Graded activities, tests, and ‘‘hands-on’’ activities were as important as the stu- dent’s desire to learn homemak- ing skills. Most students, such as Patty Borders, enjoyed cooking in the simulated kitchen area of the classroom more than learning exercises from a book. Patty took Home Economics because she “‘liked to cook and wanted to have more of a background in cooking for the future.”’ Future Homemakers of Ameri- Ca was a club open to anyone who had a Home Economics class. The officers were Diane Carroll, president, and Sheri Bains, vice-president. The club sponsored an open house for home economic students and did service activities. Diane noted, “Taking Home Economics was one of the best things | ever did.’’ Marketing teacher Mr. Paul Bass organizes the day’s lesson. Marketing is just one chap- ter of educational courses that allow students to develop leadership characteristics and be- come more aware of career opportunities in marketing. Caught in the act! After hours of working in the main office, Debbie Cockrell quickly sneaks a piece if candy from secretary Mrs. Barbara Hawkins’ candy jar. COE allows Deb- bie to experience a variety of jobs and treat herself to a well-earned paycheck. Phil Stevens Students needed jobs to pay off debts or perhaps just for extra cash. DECA gave the chance to expand horizons as well as earn a minor fortune. Kim Rodrigo does not com- plain about the funds she gains from her inn DECA-found job at Baskin Robbin’s. Mary Anne Corlett Riverside Hospital Employees Credit Union, Inc. il Stevens Tope cai ean ummagii After a half day of school, Denise Smith leaves campus to begin her job at the River- side Hospital Credit Union. As an accounting clerk on the half-day work program, she spends fifteen to twenty-five hours a week earning money at the hospital. Popular magazines fill a magazine stand as well as Mrs. Maxine Morgan’s time. Mrs. Morgan reviewed popular magazines to show her marketing students examples of modern advertising techniques: some that work, and some that don’t. Hal Ward Work 175 Dressed and ready to work! The Vo-Tech Everyone has something to do in the garages institute provided necessary equipment to of Vo-Tech. Vincent Bullock and Charles satisfy the needs of many. Mike Rolls ob- Trumble spend time replacing parts on a — serves Mike Miller as he welds metal parts small internal combustion engine. together. Lee Coker Lee Coker Innocent until proven guilty, David Smith discusses circumstances with Officer Roth while Lamont Davis and Audrey Gilbert listen in. The law enforcement class informs stu- dents about the system of criminal justice. One course that is available at the Vocation- al Education Magnet School is Dental Aide. Students learn to assist dentists, as Deborah Carraway does with a simple chairside proce- dure. She must be able to help in emergen- cies without alarming a patient. Working steadily, Jonathon Daniels adjusts belts on a tractor lawnmower. Students suc- cessfuly fixed mowers, cars, T.V.’s, and other appliances that teachers brought in to have repaired. Jean Braxton Anyone can use a thermometer, but only the educated can apply knowledge to get results. Joice Brown patiently waits for Lisa Perry to reveal her symptoms. 176 Work Taking Care Of Business CONTINUED Expanding Their Horizons In addition to the usual high school program, many motivated students participated in the voca- tion program at New Horizons Vocational Technical Center. This offered hands-on training in such trades as air conditioning, welding, masonry, food services, and machines. Upon graduation, these stu- dents were proficient in the spe- cialized areas of training and were ready to apply their skills to a career. Mike Rowles, studying welding, said, ‘‘I’m learning prac- tical things that will be useful for my future.’’ Although students usually hope Vo-Tech helped them after school, some like David Ward in mechanics, found special advan- tages to the current program. Da- vid reported, ‘‘| can bring my own car to the shop, work on it, and get a grade!”’ As a supplement to the regular high school curriculum, the Voca- tion Education Magnet School of- fered students a variety of ca- reer-oriented courses. Although students could concentrate on One particular field, Vo-Mag courses were grouped into the following areas: business, health, and home economics. The business department in- corported computers as an inte- gral part of the classes. Word processing, Computer program- ming, and office simulation were a few of the more popular courses among students. The health department was es- pecially helpful to students inter- ested in pursuing a career in the medical field. Home economics classes, ranging from child care to doughnut-making, gave stu- dents a chance to experience the competitive nature of the busi- ness world with simulations and actual employment. — Christine Kelly, Kelly Mew- Medical assistant is a two year occupational born, Raynor Hutchinson, and preparation program designed to provide stu- David Jones — dents with skills to work in health care facilities. Tenecia Flippen applies her skill, taking class- mate Cheryl Williams’ blood pressure. All photos by Lee Coker There’s room for two to share under an immo- bilized car. Tommy Wellington and Robert Par- rotte keep chins up and minds underneath a suspended car. Work 177 Dissection labs were a key part of biology classes. Students, such as Leslie Spencer, were able to study the internal organs of many animals. He Mary Anne Corlett Fiddling with the coarse tuning dial on her microscope, Tasha Barnes prepares for lab in biology. Assuring 20 20 vision was a prereq- uisite to answering lab question four. New Horizons Technical Center allowed students to study scientific fields in greater depth than that offered in high school class- es. As a result of their extra work, students received advanced placement credit. Lenny Familant While many may have thought spending two hours a day ina physics class was enough, this was not true for those at New Horizons. Stu- dents had to work additional hours as ap- prentices to an assigned mentor to receive full credit. Lenny Familant 178 Science Innovative Data High school labs lay the groundwork for the researcher of the future. Students perfected their skills in practicing the scien- tific method. While several stu- dents prepared for futures in sci- entific careers, others took science pleasures to satisfy sim- ple curiosity. The science department ex- panded its program to include experiences outside the class- room. Many students participat- ed in the science fair, science club, and New Horizons. Discovering ‘‘New Horizons” From fourteen Peninsula high schools, 100 students were se- lected to participate in New Hori- zons. Pupils enrolled in either bio- chemistry or physics. Those who were accepted into the bio-chemistry class were Will Saunders, Jordan Grant, Brian Bevins, and Kathy Taylor. Their session at New Hori- zons was divid- ed into one hour of biology and one hour of chemis- try. In- terest- ing dissec- tions and labs charac- terized the bi- ology class. The first dis- sections in- cluded a living frog, a shark, and a cat. In the spring, stu- dents ob- served the dis- section of a human cadav- er. Chemistry sessions in- cluded such high- lights as study- ing ther- mody- namics, making aspirin, and several other Mary Anne Corlett la b S. Stu- dents partici- pating in phys- ics were Harry Benz, Sei Kim, Wayne Lock- wood, Jim Pe- terson, and Quoc Bui. This class was two Straight hours of physics with several labs. All Menchville students en- rolled in afternoon classes. With sessions ending at 2:00 pm and being at Thomas Nelson Commu- nity College, problems with school-related activities were en- countered. When asked if the program interfered with after- school activities, Kathy Taylor re- plied, ‘| missed the opportunity to participate in many activities | might have otherwise been able to do.’’ But, as most of the stu- dents agreed, the experience they gained was worth it. Double, Double .. Toil and Trouble! The words ‘“‘science project’ brought with them fear, anger, anxiety, and distress. “Science projects,’’ commented chemistry teacher Mrs. Wilma Jones, ‘“‘are assigned as enrichment activi- Reactions, formulas, equations and humor equaled a fun chemistry period for Mr. Keith Pennell’s class. Mr. Pennell, like other sci- ence teachers, brought hard concepts into everyday terms for students. Lab partners, Robin Fitehett and Dan Fur- man, work together on a grasshopper lab in biology. Labs, such as these, made learning systems of animals easier. Science 179 Innovative Data CONTINUED ties, but they come at a bad time of the year.’’ There was much discussion devoted to the assign- ment of science projects. Senior Beth Galo exclaimed, ‘‘Science projects are a complete waste of time.’ This was a typical re- sponse from students who tend- ed to be interested in creative outlets such as drama or art. For those who were mathematically or scientifically inclined, the pro- jects were rewarding. Junior Kathy Taylor, who won first place in the math category, explained, “You can have a lot of fun doing a project as long as you know how to space it out, not do it all at the last minute.”’ Many teachers, burdened with the task of grading the projects before exams, offered students alternative assignments or easier ways to do the projects, such as not requiring a backboard. Most teachers did not require the stu- dents to attend the science fair Much time was spent by science fair partici- pants awaiting the judges’ arrival. Graham Orndorff’s waiting paid off when he won first place in the division of computer science. and gave stu- dents who did attend extra credit. For stu- dents such as Kitty Talbot, the pro- jects were not a waste of time. “AS long as you are interest- ed_ in VOURELODIC she comment- ed, “you can get a lot out of it. You have to budget your time, so. that you can spend all the needed time on your Subject. | was interested in my project, depth of field; it helped me to learn more about my camera and proved my pho- togra- phy.”’ Sharing the Fun The Science Club was. set up to promote activities and field trips in scientific fields. “‘Checking homework is a key part to teaching,’’ stated Mrs. Wilma Jones, chemis- try teacher. “Otherwise, we’d have no idea if a student has learned a concept.” Kathy Denehey noted, “‘Although the club has not been very active, it has still been able to encourage students in science-related fields of study.”’ Club president Kristen Shaco- chis was assisted by an executive board. Interested members joined after paying two-dollar dues. Projects for the club included setting up for the science fair on January 7. They also took several students to the Virginia Junior Academy of Science in the spring. Students interested in different facets of science were offered a wide variety of classes and activi- ties in which to participate. Kris- ten Shacochis remarked, ‘‘It’s great that kids who have interests and talents in science are able to express their ideas and have fun at the same time.”’ — Mary Anne Corlett and Raynor Hutchinson — Picky questions of the science fair judges were necessary to pick the winners. Kim Cannon’s answers and project won first place in the environmental science division. Is are ee POTTED, ed ‘AQ OO75 ea yt ate OY ER ie Om iis ce, 180 Science Learning was fun for students in earth sci- ence. Mr. Ken Roberts brought humor to teaching, making the period more enjoyable. 103 Porno | 1Bk Cf Es FmMdNo Lr Sa reer 4 « Kitty Talbot Phil Stevens Individual time was important to many stu- dents, such as Renee Ford. Being able to work one-on-one with a teacher allowed many science students a chance to do well in their classes. All smiles, Kathy Taylor was pleased to hear her project won first place at the fair. Kathy’s project was victorious in the math category at school and also at the city-wide fair. Kitty Talbot ! Kitty Talbot Tensions rose as Beth McKean prepared to take her chemistry exam. “It was hard,’’ ex- claimed Beth after finishing, “and I’m glad | studied!”’ Science 181 Wellness specialist, Terry Goody, types Mrs. placed on one foot and hand to measure the Charlene Mollenhauer’s statistics (age, lean to fat ratio. From the figures recorded, a weight, height) into a machine that deter- —_ program of diet system is determined for the mines body composition. Electrodes are subject to follow. For the first time, smoking was prohibited by Virginia law for all students anywhere on school grounds. The new rule helped pro- mote good health in general. Kitty Talbot FIT FROM TOP TOG As appropriate action against the personal health risk of using tobacco products, the school board found it necessary to im- prove and protect the health of all students. State law required that a student less than sixteen years of age shall not purchase, possess, nor use tobacco prod- ucts. In June of 1986, in accor- dance with this law, the school board prohibited the use and possession of any tobacco prod- ucts on school property. Viola- tion of this law subjected a stu- dent to penalties including suspension or expulsion from school. The importance of overall good health was _ stressed in physical education and health classes, each lasting a semes- ter’s length. Get Moving Physical education classes provided a daily exercise routine ranging from jumping jacks to a 600-yard run around the outdoor track. A curriculum was designed for ninth and tenth graders in- cluding sports such as basketball and archery to promote interest in outside activities. Mrs. Fannie Brown commented, ‘‘This pro- gram requires students who would otherwise vegetate to ex- ercise and make something of their bodies.”’ 182 Health The Body Beautiful Consequently, during the other semester, freshmen and sopho- mores learned the facts about their bodies and what would harm them. A textbook was pro- vided offering diagrams and charts from the circulatory sys- tem to the brain. Research pro- jects, posters, and audiovisuals also informed students. While freshmen learned strictly facts, sophomores expanded with the self-concept and atti- tude. All of this year was de- signed to promote good health. Mrs. Carolyn Chittenden sug- gested, ‘‘The idea of our health and physical education program is to instill, in body and in mind, the importance of physical fit- ness in every child. Through graphic films and photographs, these children can learn to take care of themselves, because no- body else will do it for them.” Along with the no smoking addi- tion, health and physical educa- tion classes continued to stamp out illness and build up wilting muscles to prepare students for a stressful future. — Kelly Mewborn — Kitty Talbot Kitty Talbot Physical education classes serve as a time of recreation as well as a time to tone muscles. Jermaine Jackson shoots for a basket while a host of friends gather to watch. Hal Ward ANS Hal Ward Mary Anne Corlett Papers fly while Coaches Jim Snow and Paul Pcsolinski go over their schedules. As teach- ers, Mr. Snow and Mr. Pcsolinski mapped out a day’s work to insure the fitness of their classes as well. Squads wait for Mrs. Charlene Mollenhauer to begin warm-up exercises. Brian Fedy and Kelly McDevitt will perform these exercises to begin increasing their heart rate in prepa- ration for the day’s volleyball game. Students learn to save lives by practing car- diopulmonary resuscitation on Annie. Shar- on Wertz of Mrs. Carolyn Chittenden’s ninth grade health class listens for five seconds to test results. Hal Ward Hal Ward Some health films are more interesting than others. Freshmen Kellie Allen, Carla Free- man, and Shannon McInnis struggle to stay awake during a film concerning the common cold and its prevention. Health 183 MORE THAN .(f MARCHING “There are two aspects to aerospace education: leadership and academics, both equally im- portant,’’ emphasized Chief Mas- ter Sergeant Turner Gunter. Stu- dents who chose to participate in Air Force Junior ROTC found that they benefited from the experi- ence. Not only did they increase their knowledge of military proce- dure, they also gained rank for continuing in ROTC past high school. Chief Gunter supervised the leadership aspect of aerospace education, teaching students to become better leaders, learn self- discipline, and develop. better character. Students were told about the Air Force and “‘devel- oped respect for democratic so- ciety.’’ Drills and movements that were necessary for ceremonial purposes were also taught to round out the teaching of Air Force procedures. Lieutenant Colonel George Holiday dealt with the realm of academics, teaching studies in aerospace sciences, which in- clude navigation and weather, along with princples of flight and space exploration. The students 184 Military a lso deliberated on the place of aviation and the military in soci- ety, the development of space, and the organization and struc- ture of the Department of De- fense. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets took part in several military-relat- ed activities. Groups such as rocket club and drill teams were available. The students served their country through community service, working with the Red Cross and carolling at hospitals. Aerospace education had per- sonal benefits as well. After three years of high school Junior ROTC, credit is received for a year of Air Force ROTC in col- lege. Scholarships and appoint- ments to the Air Force Academy were also awarded. Group Effort Aerospace education encour- aged students to get involved, a necessary part of military life. One activity for those interested in Air Force was a drill team. All of the teams, the men’s, wom- en’s, and armed coed force’s, re- With precision and skill, the female drill team prepares for competition. After school practice meant long hours and hard work; however, as many members remarked, the rewards were worth it. Looking sharp, Phillip Beck, Southone Myn- oymany, Tracy Williams, and LaTonya John- son stand for inspection. Every Thursday brought graded uniform inspection. Demonstrating their love for marching, the men’s drill téam exhibits exciting moves in competition at Hampton University. The competition is held annually in the spring with numerous other schools participating. Members of the AFJROTC patiently await Chief Turner Gunter’s instructions. Assign- ments were given and activities were an- nounced at roll call in 125. Color Guards Fletcher Valentine, Orlando Wesley, Shane Kersey, Geoffrey Lancaster, Carla Thomas, and Twanda Clark stand at at- tention. Preparation for competition meant many hours of practice after school. All photos by Mary Anne Corlett quired the student to commit himself to responsibility. “We practiced every day for two hours, usually practicing at home in addition. Sometimes there is a total of four hours in a day that a person may practice drilling,’ commented Stephanie Vaughan, captain of the women’s drill team. “Taking military steps and making them as fancy as we can is basically what we do,” ex- plained Master Sergeant Fletcher Valentine. Stephanie Vaughan added, ‘‘We work together as a group making steps and putting together routines.’’ The captains were present to make sure every- thing was accomplished correctly and order was maintained. The teams did not go unrecog- nized. The men’s team, for in- stance, displayed its talent in pa- rades, taking first place in Hampton and second place at Norfolk State, where the wom- en’s drill team won first. The armed coed forces per- formed with weapons, their drills and stunts requiring intimate knowledge of the rifles which were twirled. The team practiced twice a week and was involved in spring competition under the di- rection of Commander Cadet Major Tony King. Rockets Away The rocket club, a true hobby club, organized the building and launching of model rockets. The club consisted of twenty mem- bers and sponsor, Lt. Col. George Holiday. ‘‘We are not lim- ited to just model rockets,’’ ex- plained Lt. Col. Holiday. ‘‘We build sophisticated model vehi- cles of all types.’’ The club met for periodic launchings; Lt. Col. Holiday explained, ‘“‘We launch our latest rockets outside, behind the school.’”’ The rocket club, a division of ROTC, gave its partici- pants a place to better under- stand military vehicles as well as a place to enjoy a hobby — an important place, since the whole of the military program was geared toward experience to in- crease education, experience that also built leadership. — Julie Hubbard and Phil Stevens — Military 185 Four words sustained the staff members throughout the school term: The eagle has landed. Like clockwork, Principal John Caywood uttered these words across the public address system every four weeks. Absolute si- lence fell upon each classroom as all action within the school had stopped completely. Jubilant laughter followed, as Caywood finished delivering the good news. Payday had arrived. Educational quality was a prime aspect of Menchville. Yet, the teachers were not the only faculty rnembers who made the environment rewarding. The en- tire staff worked together to make each day enriching and ef- fective for every student. Wheth- er administrative or custodial staff, everyone took pride in help- ing to make Menchville an enjoy- able place to learn and grow. At the Helm Taking responsibility for the more than 2,300 students was a full-time job for Principal John Caywood. “‘l am legally responsi- ble for everything that goes on here at Menchville, but | also felt a great moral responsibillity to the students and the faculty,’’ re- marked Mr. Caywood after an exhausting day being ‘‘the big guy,’’ as students fondly referred to him. “‘My main priority is to work for the betterment of the school and the excellence of the academic and extra-curricular programs. | enjoy seeing the stu- dents succeed.”’ In December, Mr. Caywood went to Atlanta, Georgia, for the annual meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Stressing this meeting’s importance, he noted, ‘‘We need to be aware of what the proce- dures and requirements are throughout the rest of the coun- try. Menchville has high stan- dards academically, and we as administrators challenge the stu- dents to do their best in the 186 Staff classroom.”’ Mr. Caywood had capable as- sistant principals and department heads to aid him in overseeing the general operation of the school day. The assistant princi- pals, Dr. Steve Hochman, Mr. Teddy Hicks, Mr. Bob Johnson, and Mr. David Barr, found their jobs immensely satisfying. ‘‘See- ing a student who is having prob- lems get those problems resolved and his life back together is very fulfilling,’’ Dr. Hochman com- mented. ‘‘We try to keep an open door policy here. This is a stu- dent-centered school and we try to relate to the students’ wants and needs.’ Mr. Hicks noted, “This is a unique school. The fac- ulty has a positive attitude and this carries over and keeps the students thinking positively.”’ The Great Advisers Beyond the coffee cups and behind the fire hazardous mounds of school documents, students could always find their guidance counselors. Through- out the year, they coordinated student schedules and tran- scripts. The guidance staff, com- prised of seven women and one man, was always ready to handle the daily problems of troubled, anxious, and concerned students. “The biggest problem is the number of students each coun- selor must be responsible for. We , have one counselor who must ac- count for 421 students! The aver- age is 386 students per counsel- or,’’ commented Mrs. Emma Lou Hanks. Each student had an assigned counselor who kept complete re- cords of the students’ academic and extracurricular histories. “We get bogged down with so many things that we must do, that all of the little things that we’d like to do for our students are impossible,’’ exclaimed Mrs. LaVerne Hill. Even Mr. John Caywood needed assistance from time to time. Because his duties as prin- cipal required him to be responsible for the entire school, it was understandable that Mr. Teddy Hicks should have to straighten his tie for him. In her first year as Mr. Caywood’s secretary, Mrs. Evelyne McNulty found the faculty easy to get to know. “I knew all the teachers’ names within two weeks,” she bragged. Kitty Talbot Bs _ iam a2@. Phil Stevens cy _ Hal Ward Recruited from Hines Middle School, the new bookkeeper Mrs. Jo Ann Barbour checks an accounts receivable list. Mrs. Bar- bour commented, “Il am very comfortable here and | enjoy all of the people | work with.” | Assistant principals Mr. David Barr, Dr. Ste- phen Hochman, Mr. Teddy Hicks, and Mr. Bob Johnson solemnly watched the 1986 graduating seniors proceed to their seats. Each principal was proud to witness the achievements of students from his individual departments. Phil Stevens Typed memos and bulletins are a major por- tion of Mrs. Marie Patrick’s job, which she | described as ‘all-purpose worker.” Mrs. Pat- rick cheerfully greets callers, offers assistance to visitors, and helps students. Wendy Huebner Mail overwhelms clerk typist Mrs. Delois Hawkins as she busily sorts memos and letters into teachers’ boxes. “The mail usually takes up about 20 minutes of my afternoon,” she noted. Phil Stevens Information about careers and colleges was easy to obtain from clerk typist Mrs. Jan St. John. She spent much of her time helping students sort through the resources in the career center as well as completing clerical duties in the main office. Darryl Nelson Wendy Huebner To get all the work done, many students applied to positions as office aides. Senior Nina Cleary offered assistance to teachers and students when members of the staff were unavailable. ‘‘It’s a jungle out there!’’ Plants artistically displayed within the main office attractively decorated the area and promoted a pleasant working environment. Staff 187 The Eagle Has Landed conzueo Counselors were also responsi- ble for providing information on careers, colleges, apprentice- ships, and the qualifications needed for each. ‘‘The key is knowing where to find this infor- mation,’’ explained Mrs. Clara Hines, director of guidance, ‘‘and that’s why we act as a link be- tween the students’ high school years and the years after.”’ Many students didn’t realize how helpful their counselors were until the time came to fill out col- lege and scholarship applica- tions. Senior Chris Collins noted, “Knowing that there was some- one around to help with all the confusing applications really re- lieved me of some of the pres- sure.” Clear the Halls “The year went well consider- TET Le Kitty Talbot Pleased with the results of the new atten- dance system, Assistant Principal David Barr, who headed the attendance department, rests easily knowing that more students are in the classroom than ever. Mr. Barr handled much of the disciplinary action for students who violated the system. Although counselors were often over- whelmed with paperwork, they still found time to share a laugh. Mrs. Veronica Long, Mrs. Emma Lou Hanks, and Mrs. LaVerne Hill keep the atmosphere in the guidance office pleasant as they talk with Mrs. Joan Parris, registrar. 188 Stattf ing the number of students in the school. There were only ordinary problems,’’ reported Mr. Frankie Vann. In previous years, there had been a number of students using tobacco products and lit- tering the school grounds. ‘‘The new smoking ban relieved a lot of the problems,’ added Mr. Billy White. Students felt comfortable around the adults. ‘“‘The staff aides seemed to be everywhere, but this didn’t bother me,’’ com- mented senior Becci Parsons. Staff aides made themselves fit right into the school’s population and helped make the school year go by smoothly. Smooth Operation Amidst the confusion and cha- os of each school day, the office Lee Coker Staff worked to keep things run- ning smoothly. Their responsibil- ities ranged from answering the phone and managing the counter, to being aware of all the various activities going on in the school. They also had to be able to answer any questions that arose about school policies. Mrs. Marie Patrick remarked, ‘‘l think the job is great! | wouldn’t change any- thing about it.”’ The most demanding part of their job was keeping the work up to date. Working together helped make everything much easier. Mrs. Delois Hawkins stated, ‘‘The Mrs. Gail Lentz and Mr. Carlton Outlaw confer with a student aide . They headed the program of student aides, allowing pupils to assist teachers in daily tasks. Taking notes from students who were absent) during the week, Mrs. Brenda Eversole veri- fies a student’s name, homeroom, phone number, and parent work number. Once these qualifications are met students receive computer generated slips to teachers that their absence was excused. Weer rom ee ee Kitty Talbot | f ' ' 2 eee en ABE A NRE RRR _franscripts and schedules were vital to all students. Mrs. Laverne Hill keeps busy with er share of the student body as she sorts hrough her data. POE We. All photos by Lee Coker Outside the office, the bench provides a resting place for Mrs. Joan Dawson as she confers with foreign language teacher Mrs. Marva Gunter. There was no end to the paperwork of the guidance counselors. Constantly, they re- ceived college applications, scholarship rec- ommendations, and scheduling information. ‘It’s about time parents get involved in their child’s education,” states Mr. Sam Kho- shaba. Guidance counselors help students make important decisions about courses, ca- reers, and colleges. Student aide, Cindy Ledford, looks over the passes she must deliver as attendance coor- dinator Mr. Carlton Outlaw fills out more Summons from the attendance office were one of students’ least favorite reasons to leave class Communicating course options and career possibilities was the responsibility of the guidance department. This job was made easier through the publication of a book in- dicating city-wide course offerings. Mrs. Clara Hines, Mrs. Jan Foster, and Mrs. Barbara Hawkins review the “blue book.” Statt 189 Gathering for a brief moment in a deserted hallway, Mr. Frankie Vann, Mr. Ulysses Rob- inson, Mrs. Shirley Anderson, and Mr. Billy White compare the activities of their day. Staff aides were responsible for patrolling the halls and encouraging students to get to class on time. CAFETERIA STAFF. Front Row: Julia Laporte; Gladys Moore; Sandie Call; Mamie Bailey. Second Row: Ernestine Dupree; Monika Ar- nold; Hilda Molleur; Anna Cundiff; Becky West; Madeleine Carter; Linda Wooten; Chery! Jackson, Shelia Royal; Sally Creswell. Hal Ward CUSTODIAL STAFF. Front Row: Nettie Johnson; Sally Braswell. Second Row: Rosa Witts; Sabra Williams. Third Row: Clarence Williams; Billy Ester. Fourth Row: Jereld Coleman; Nelson Br ooks; Gina Lundsford. Custodians kept the school running smoothly and were always on call to handle sudden problems. Mr. Curtis Artis takes pleasure in his job as he rushes to replace a burst hose in the academic building. 190 Staff Hal Ward be _sscmrnsce TR rj Mindy Blackwell Many did not realize the massive amounts of paperwork required to run a successsful caf- | eteria. Mrs. Hilda Molleur double checks her ‘orders for the next week. There was never a shortage of after meal treats in the cafeteria lines. Before the first lunch period begins, Ms. Cheryl Jackson pre- pares the trays of cookies and cakes. Kitty Talbot , Headaches, nausea, and sore throats were common complaints heard by Mrs. Elaine Clevenson. She checks John Davis’s tempera- ture before arranging to send him home. Stopping long enough to eat lunch, staff aide Jerry Solomon momentarily abandons his duties. His job allowed for no breaks, not even for lunch. Attending to students, han- dling the buses, and coaching girls’ basketball gave Jerry a full-time task. The Eagle Has Landed conznueo Staff is good to work with, which makes all the difference in the world.”’ Hide and Seek Changing location, the atten- dance office moved into a class- room within the academic build- ing. The move created more room in the main office, leading to increased efficiency. There was also a new atten- dance policy that was put into effect in the spring of 1986. Mrs. Gail Lentz, administrative aide, stated, “The new attendance policy was a product of many teacher's concerns about the at- tendance in their classes.’’ Most of the faculty approved the new plan, and with total teacher co- operation, daily attendance was at an all-time high. Conflicts came from parents who would not accept their chil- dren’s shortcomings, students needing constructive discipline, and teachers unwilling to partici- pate. With the major emphasis on those students who had skipped an entire day, overall at- tendance had improved over thir- ty percent. Mr. David Barr, assistant prin- cipal, remarked, ‘‘The majority of the students work within the framework of what we’re trying to do.’’ Mrs. Brenda Eversole stat- ed, ‘‘The students are doing a beautiful job of accepting the new policy and cooperating with ie Maintaining the Style ‘“ _. Base to five, base to five, we have a crisis in the commons area concerning a drink machine. OVeret With an advanced communica- tions system, the custodial staff became more spontaneous and efficient in their work. Mr. Billy Ester, head custodian, explained, “‘Our job is to keep the environment at the level where the students can achieve their highest goals. We do this with clean rooms and adequate maintenance.”’ The work of the custodians was not restricted to time be- tween the morning and afternoon bells. Mr. Brooks began his day at 6:00am to check on the condi- tion of the school. The rest of the team worked from 8:30am _ to 5:30pm, four hours after the stu- dents had gone. The ‘‘real’’ cleaning process took place on the night shift, however: from 2:30pm to 11:00pm. All of the team was necessary; once a per- son learned a system, he was the only one qualified to do the job. Complaints about the heating system were common. Mr. Ester replied, ‘Everything we can do has been done. That problem has been here since the school has.”’ What’s Cooking? Keeping students healthy and satisfied was the primary goal of the cafeteria. Under the direction of manager Mrs. Hilda Molleur, the staff prepared nutritious, hot food for hungry students every day. Most foods were prepared fresh each morning, including all breads made from scratch and an elaborate salad bar. Many of the employees worked a six hour day from seven in the morning until 1:30pm. They used the hour after the last lunch period to clean and set up for the next day. Mrs. Molleur found her job en- joyable and rewarding. ‘‘l like the children, the people and the work. My staff is capable and ef- ficient and that makes my job much easier,’’ she cheerfully ex- plained. To the Rescue Students who felt under the weather from time to time found the clinic a comforting retreat. School nurse, Mrs. Elaine Cleven- son, calmly handled illnesses and emergency situations on a daily basis. In addition to caring for the sick, Mrs. Clevenson kept re- cords of height, weight, and den- tal health for every student. “| enjoy working so closely with the students. | feel like I’m really helping and that gives me a good feeling,’’ noted Mrs. Cle- venson. Her friendly face made a trip to the clinic a little less painful for every aching, feverish, or nau- seated student. — Serena Carmean, Leah Parks, Wendy Huebner, Raynor Hutch- inson, Lee Coker, Heidi Hoeft, and Neil Nimmo — Staff 191 MASTERING THE POSBIBILIT LED Spirit, enthusiasm, and excite- ment ran rampant among stu- dents. The successful dances, class projects, and individual stu- dent achievements distinguished Menchville as one of the best in Tidewater. Almost everyone was full of rich qualities and charac- ter. The style and class of stu- dents shown in their attitudes and dress was remarkably unique. Life for all may not have been the happiness it should be, but Menchville students rarely suc- cumbed to the dooms of life. Stu- dents were ready to face the challenges and obstacles present 192 Student Life at such a high-caliber school. Thanks to students’ pride in themselves, they shared a com- mon bond which united them in good times and bad. If school failed to overburden students with activities, they readily found them elsewhere. Students filled their free time in one way or another. Some hung out at pizza parlors and dances while others spent their time gainfully employed. No matter where a Student’s interests lay, whether in making money or wasting time, that individual found a place to apply his talent. — David Jones — Mike Walker Mike Walker Dealing with anxiety at work, Richard Tur- nage calms himself before continuing his job. Many students learned about stress firsthand in the workplace, at home, and in the school. Located in the senior cafeteria, the salad bar provides variety to the normal fast food lunch. With a greater emphasis on health, the salad bar was an instant success. New music trends found in Spin magazine amuse Willie Jones. Music is a major element in teenage life, and students try to keep up with the current popular hits. Loyal, although her team is losing, Denise Smith waits anxiously for a touchdown. The fall football games provided a place for stu- dents to meet outside of school. Dedicated yearbook and newspaper staff members combine their efforts to boost this year’s sales. Back to school night provided a chance for students and parents to order the school’s publications for $25. 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Students participate in Spirit Week, being tourists commonly found in the Tidewater area. Other days were College, Dress-up, Mourning, and Purple and Gold Day. Mike Walker Mike Walker PROUD TO BE PURPLE CONTINUED Ann Horch. In the classroom, stu- dents displayed their desire to excel. They put forth effort and, whether or not they succeeded in reaching their goals, the pride in merely attempting was over- whelming. Mr. Caywood proudly summarized, “There is a great spirit going on inside of the stu- dents. You are not able to see it, but sometimes the inner spirit is more important in the long run.”’ — Heidi Hoeft — ‘Maines Cathy Paul Spirit soars as Elana Bevacqua, Debbie Cock- Although new to the school, the freshma rell, and Christy Robinson help prepare for __ class is full of spirit. Their Homecoming flo. the Homecoming dance. The brilliant deco- | wonsecond place, an obvious display of the rations set the mood of the dance. _ pride. 196 Spirit ere cmnnoiateer Mike Walker eee Senior spirit is shown by dominance in the spirit chain contest. Spirit links were added gradually until the final result proved senior supremacy. Three stooges outline an upcoming venture. Tourist Day found Jeff A.R. Jones, Phil Ste- vens, and David Jones mocking tourists that seasonally flood the area. Deep in concentration, Michele Appleton helps prepare Melinda Forehand for the J.V. field hockey match against Denbigh. The Monarch paw symbolized the power and pride of the athletes. Kitty Talbot Experiencing technical difficulties, Mike | Grace under pressure, Nancy Ball performs Luper battles the mike cord while serenading ‘’My Heart Belongs to Me”’ at the Homecom- the Court. Despite the fight, the vocal stan- ing assembly. A four year veteran of the dard stayed high. choir, she still found herself jittery. Clinton Parks Lee Coke The dance provides a loving moment for Leah Parks and Linton Bryant. Leah, the Homecoming Queen, found herself enjoy- ably close to Linton. Waiting anxiously, Jacqueline Dempsey gazes through the curtain at the Homecom- ing assembly. Though the princesses prac- ticed, they were nervous about the entrance. [es 7 Shirley Whitenack Mike Walker 198 Homecoming WEEKEND MATTERS | Tension arose as the time for | the pageantry of Homecoming ' 1986 drew near. Through an oversight, Homecoming was scheduled on Rosh Hashana, one of the high holidays on the Jewish calendar. Compelled to assert their rights as Monarchs, a small group of Jewish students brought their complaint to the Student Council Association. Junior Ra- chel Phillips compared having the dance on Rosh Hashana to hav- ing a party on Christmas: “‘We just want to be able to go to the dance, like other kids.”’ After days of deliberation, the Student Council decided to up- hold the October 3 and 4 dates for Homecoming. SCA Treasurer Mike Walker commented, ‘‘It was Lee Coker unfortunate, but we handled the situation with the best intentions and tried to please as many peo- ple as possible.”’ The Festivities Begin Beginning the annual Home- coming weekend was the enter- taining assembly that magically transformed the audience into a frenzy of spirit and pride. Home- coming proved to be just as spir- ited as traditionally expected. The combination of Nancy Ball singing “‘My Heart Belongs to Me,”’ Mike Luper singing ‘“‘Truly,”’ the cheerleaders cheering, and the Homecoming Court being in- troduced overwhelmed the crowd. Heidi Hoeft, a proud Mike Walker Mike Walker member of the senior court, felt honored to the chosen, saying, “it was an exciting experience |’ll never forget.’’ At the Homecoming game, Students exhibited an astonishing show of spirit. The seniors crowd- ed the senior section of the stadi- um, cheering wildly. Half-time re- leased the identity of the Homecoming Queen, Leah Parks. She described her crown- ing as something she would never have expected. ‘‘It makes me feel good to represent the senior class in such a celebrated event.’’ Halftime also revealed the Homecoming Sweetheart, Er- ika Mummey. Although the final score of the game was disappointing, show- Se % te Shirley Whitenack Can you have your cake and eat it too? James Harris tempts Tamara Boyd with a treat at the Homecoming dance as Monica Phillips gig- gles in delight. Not the date she wanted, Lynne Zartman protests in the Homecoming skit. Gerrard Cook, Stacey Buckley, and Graham Orndorff acted from the script by Lisa Zartman. Lee Coker Waiting for freshman attendant Sharon Barefoot, William Mirguet demonstrates style. The senior football players were hand- somely clothed by Ames Tuxedos. Arriving just in time, Cathi Crowder and Ryan Duncan make an entrance at the dance. The fun crowd, tasty food, and exciting mu- sic gave the couple a pleasant evening. ‘Come on and rock!”’ yells Latonya Dicker- son. The cheerleaders boosted the level of enthusiasm at the assembly with rousing cheers and difficult stunts. Homecoming 199 After welcoming students to the Homecoming assembly, John Caywood places Jenny Jones and Carrie Thompson in charge. The two put in many hours to make th e project a grand success. After working several days to complete the sophomore float, Carrie Smith groans as she sud- denly sees a spelling error. Their dedication won an honorable mention. WEEKEND q Lee Coker MATTERS CONTINUED ing a 3-20 loss to Kecoughtan, students did not leave angry. They just hoped the next game would be more successful. When asked how he felt about losing the Homecoming game, Mark Harvey responded, ‘“‘What do | think about it? | try not to.” The Homecoming Dance Although slow to start, the Homecoming dance quickly gained pace as more couples ar- rived. Sophomore Melinda Woodman exclaimed, “‘It was better than | ever expected and | had a good time.’’ Sponsored by the SCA, and with the dedicated SENIOR FOOTBALL ESCORTS. Front Row: David Smith; Chris Williams; Kevin Ellison; William Mirguet; David Moore; Ed Myers; Cliff Brown. Middle Row: lvan Woodard; Eu- gene Coleman; Julius Jegede; Larry White. Back Row: Alvin Tynes, Jerry Watson. 200 Homecoming help of Jenny Jones and Carrie Thompson, the Homecoming Committee Chairpersons, the dance was indeed one of the best ‘“‘moments to remember’’ for those who attended. Timmy Kay in 8- D played at the dance and inspired mixed feelings among the listeners. Karen and Sharon Cole enjoyed the band, some dis- liked the band, and others re- mained indecisive. Assembly, football game, and dance; these elements made Homecoming an event everyone could enjoy. Most agreed that the weekend held something special for those who participated. — David Jones and Trish Young — ‘‘We’re seniors and proud of it!’’ ex- claim these spirited students. Though they had stiff competition from the freshman float, they placed first. Lee Coke) Lee Coker Shirley Whitenack Cathy Paul Phil Stevens Dressed to kill, Kevin Ellison prepares to make his debut as an escort of the court at the assembly. Donning white gloves adds class to his formal attire. In hopes of pleasing the judges, Ann Davis helps the sophomore class make their float. The jubilant sophomores were anxious to display their work of art. Prepared to win, Craig West, Tim Robertson, and Peggy Green contemplate ways to make their float the best. Success was the result as they won first place. Lenny Familant Letting her spirit shine, Cathy Paul proudly wears a cape listing her graduation year. A tradition after the parade, students dismantle floats and take pieces. 1986 HOMECOMING COURT. Front Row: Margaret Jones; Leah Parks; Heidi Hoeft; Jac- quline Dempsey, senior princesses. Second Row: Rhonda Brooks; Nikki Sutton; Paige Newman, junior princesses. Third Row: Crystal Lively; Tonya Thomas, sophomore princesses. Fourth Row: Sharon Barefoot; Katie Dollar, freshman princesses. Homecoming 201 Envision the perfect date: that enchanting evening of fun and ro- mance. The fancy restaurant, the moonlit beach, the good night kiss — all part of the beautiful moments shared with someone who cares, a world where all that exists are the two who enjoy each other in the ideal night of romance. But with Whom Should Such a Night Be Spent? “Someone who can_ laugh, somebody who’s willing to try dif- ferent things, a girl who can make up her mind, and a girl who can adjust to different situations,”’ decided senior Tony Rogar. Se- nior Warren Battle agreed, add- ing, “She needs to be under- standing ... honest and able to talk.’’ Junior Bobby Corbin felt “a date that will pay the bill for the guy’’ was ideal. Junior Tracy Sumner strongly disagreed, preferring ‘‘a gentle- Candlelight sets the mood of romance for David Jones and Stephanie Rose at Home- coming. The couple found the candlelit room the perfect atmosphere. Monday dawn ends the weekend daters love. Because of school, daters have only weekend nights to enjoy before returning to the pre-dawn chaos of Monday morning. Kitty Talbot man who will spend money on me.’’ Some girls preferred specif- ic types of people. Freshman Jennifer Brocks would like to go out with ‘‘a cyclist because they are sensitive and strong and cool.’’ Senior Candace Hundley was more serious, searching for “someone who understands me, because |’m a hard person to un- derstand.’’ Sophomore Robin Musser joked, ‘“‘He needs a red sports car.’’ Then she got seri- ous, pointing out, ‘He has to be someone nice, someone |’m not uncomfortable around. Most im- portantly,’’ she continued, ‘“‘he needs to make me feel special.”’ Students described the perfect time with their ideal date as be- ginning with a delicious dinner at a classy restaurant, one with soft music, candles, and a rose. The evening progresses as the couple enjoys a movie or a play or any cultural event. The two then walk along a moonlit beach before re- turning home. At the front door they exchange a good night kiss, one ‘‘long and heavy ... for at least five minutes or more,’’ not- ed senior Courtney Culp. Where Do People Really Go? Unfortunately, in reality, stu- dents did not usually go on the ideal date, but they did make the best of what the area provided for them to enjoy. Many went to movies, parties, and school dances. Others took advantage of the location’s beauty and heri- tage, visiting Yorktown, driving along the Colonial Parkway, pic- nicking at Lions’ Bridge. Others found an interest in the night sky; Amy Bracken climbed to the roof of the Warwick Hotel in down- town Newport News to go stargazing. Many preferred the attractions of the numerous cities surround- ing Newport News; supporting Norfolk, senior David Jones ex- Mike Walker Cathy Paul Cathy Paul plained, ‘‘l like Waterside; you can eat, shop, walk around. | es- pecially like the store with stuffed animals ... girls love them.”’ Stu- dents also enjoyed going to the Naro Expanded Cinema to see The Wall. Some students felt that Virginia Beach is an excel- lent dating spot, describing At- lantic Avenue as the perfect place to walk along during the day, the beach the perfect place at night. Marika Virtanen, the senior for- eign exchange student from Fin- land, exclaimed, ‘“‘Beaches are new to me; we have no beaches in Finland. | love the Atlantic Ocean.’’ She then showed the differences between American and Finnish dating, noting, ‘Here it's all so official, and here the boy pays for everything; not in Finland.”’ Notethes Same. as Always High school dating is different here from in other countries, and it is also different from the past. Complained Mrs. Irvene Seney of the English Department, ‘“‘When | was young, boys always went out with girls!’ She added, ‘‘We had no cars. We had no television. We did things within walking dis- 0 Bogie 2 a Phil Stevens tance, and we made our own fun.’’ Mrs. Julie Ferrell, the news- paper sponsor, used to go out to the movies then to Shoney’s all for under five dollars. Aside from the fact that going out is now more expensive, the main differ- ence she saw is “I don’t think it revolves around school as much as it used to.”’ Mr. Don Miner, activities direc- tor, summed up his ideas about dating: ‘“‘Romance is fun.’’ He continued, “‘Being nice, being alone with someone, sharing; that’s romantic. It’s not so much the atmosphere as it is the per- son. It’s the sharing and the car- ing that count.”’ — Jeff A.R. Jones — The Village Theater keeps the cost of dating down, offering movies for the meager price of $1.25. The Village is the only area theater to boast such a low fee. Certain elements are essential to the perfect date. One necessity is the red sports car. Matt Dollar’s 1967 Corvette is the incarna- tion of this dream car. Dusk falls as a lonely silhoutted figure stares across calmly rippling water. Many share the beauty of the sunset, feeling it makes the perfect romantic setting. Pinning on a boutoniere, Heidi Hoeft emits a nervous giggle. She was escorted to a won- derful evening at Homecoming by Scott Easter. Shoney’s still stands, though not having past glory as a dating spot. Mrs. Julie Ferrell said, “We used to go to movies, then Shoney’s, for under five dollars.’ 204 Dating Cathy Paul As he realizes not every formal dance goes perfectly, Brian Britt consoles his date. Even if a formal dance is a dismal failure, it can bring people closer together. Mike Walker As shadows lengthen, lions keep silent watch over couples that come to Lions’ Bridge. It is a popular place for talking, walk- ing under moonlight, or being together. Jenny Hoeft _ Because | want to go out witha girl again sometime in my life, | shall remain anonymous. Since | do not want to embarrass the girl 'who survived this ordeal with me, ! shall call her Norma Jean. _ It was my Senior Prom, and | ad tried for four years to get )Norma Jean to go out with me. , Somehow, | got lucky: she said | she would go. We’d double with a We planned to start at 4:30, met get to the dance by 8:30. alls easy spough: 5 ‘Getting Ready nty of time to prepare for the sister from the roller rink. s 5:00, called Norma Jean to it was in the floor into a large ley were out. into my car and sped to friend; I'd drive my father’s car. friends for dinner at 6:30, ten _ they're com- _ing?’’ We insist- ed that they were and or- That Le ; helped set up the dance, getting home in Evening. | hadn’t expected © mother to make me pick up _ seventh cup of SIS tea. a ck home, | took the world’s juickest shower and, realizing it The sweet little Ss old _ us, smiled, then her | would be a little late. My © er had forgotten to pick up piente ‘they so a cute!’ | felt like . _ doing tricks to t suddenly dawned on me : that | ather’s car was nowhere to | found. Like most teenagers, | out of my car floor; the junk is — Jally at seat level. Already in ‘tuxedo, | shoveled everything — _ see if they would throw peanuts, _ _ but Norma Jean wouldint let me. d seventeen minutes: after she she returned — se Norma Jean’s house. She was waiting at the door with a flower. Seeing that | had no corsage, her mother casually went into the other room and pinched a few flowers from the grandmother's funeral arrangement. We _ then flew to pick up our friends. Per- haps there was some good in be- ing late; only one pair of parents” took a picture. We got to the Chinese restau- rant only one hour late for our reservations; the others we were eating with didn’t arrive for forty- five more minutes. Our waitress — kept askin g, “Are you sure dered more tea. As we drank our. kind group of geriat- rics rolled in. ladies saw pre 70h Our friends ar- — rived. We ate — _ no— we gulped et bag. (To oe day I haven’ t down dinner. We should have sa- sovered all of the items.) Then, ntically pacing the house, | _ vored the Moo Goo Gai Pan; it was the best part of the evening. We climbed into the car and _ drove to Williamsburg.| noticed a _ Strange sound coming from the _ brakes: the ominous sound of _ metal c on petal Gimme a Brake Fortunately, my house was on the way. We stopped and traded my car with dead brakes for my mother’s car. She informed me that the family was leaving to visit relatives overnight. We continued forth. As we walked into the hotel ballroom, | glanced at my watch; it was 10:45. The band had just finished playing and someone was an- foppeing the Prom Queen. We danced the end of the next dance, then left. Norma Jean had to be home by eleven-thirty. More Horror At her house, her parents met us on the lawn saying, ‘‘What are you doing home so early? You don’t have to be home until three!’ (This would have been excellent, had we only known sooner.) It was too late Cathy Paul to return to the Prom. Instead, we headed for The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We knew we would be late, but we could buy tickets up to fifteen minutes after itstarted. At 12:11 we pulled up to the theatre. Someone jumped out to WARNING: Following is a true tale of harsh reality.. Due to its illusion-shattering nature, it may not be suitable for young readers. get tickets. As the rest of us were getting out, he informed us that they would not sell us tickets. Feeling flustered, we pounded on the window, maturely pressed our faces on the glass, and screamed at the people inside. We were told to go away. What next? We decided to get on the interstate and consider the problem. | contemplated the fuel gauge; the needle was below the apy No problem. All we had to do was go to a gas station. | got out to fill the tank, then realized that | had no key to the gas cap. We decided that we would get my friend’s car. A Perfect Sleeper We coasted to his house, got in his Gremlin, and went back to my parentless house, paired off on the sofas in a dimly lit den. The situation had potential; at least, it did until we all fell asleep. At 3:30 | woke up, roused the others and we took the girls home. At four AM | walked Norma Jean to her door. Bravely | asked if she had had a good time. She replied that, in spite of all the things that went wrong, she had an “incredible time,’’ although she did not feel very good. (The next morning | found out that she had had a 102° fever the night before.) There, on the front porch, | stood looking at her, gazing long- ingly into her eyes. As | closed my eyes and leaned forward to kiss her, | Knew that something had gone askew. At the last pos- sible moment, she turned to go inside. To this day, | have never kissed more than Norma Jean’s ear. — Jeff A.R. Jones — Dating 205 Cathy Paul Cathy Paul Kitty Talbot Kitty Talbot BURGER KING SCHOOL LUNCH Whopper re eu Clatcs Calories Carbohydrates Paroa ir 50 Ham and Cheese 240 28 Madara Cone oe oe Fruit Cup 50 14 INayay eS PF 31 French Fries 210 25 pple Pie 240 32 Milk B Chocolate Shake 340 57 Ta eke Tae a ee ee al Tse 1098 170 Cathy Paul Kitty Talbot 206 Lunch Cathy Paul Kitty Talbot Mike Walker Perhaps the most c ommonly asked question among students was, ‘‘Where are we going for lunch?’’ Despite the new short- ened lunch period and continued efforts of the administration to make eating at school a more pleasant experience, many Mon- archs still chose to patronize the nearby ‘‘fast food joints.’ It seemed the addition of a new se- nior cafeteria complete with sal- ad bar and music just could not compete with the need for a ‘‘fast food fix.”’ The Time Challenge Monarchs who chose to eat out claimed that their biggest challenge was not academic but rather mastering the art of getting in the car, driving to the nearby McDonald’s or Burger King or Kentucky Fried Chicken or 7-11 or, aS senior Elana Bevacqua said, ‘‘any place where there’s a drive through and fast service!”’ getting their food, eating it, and still making it back in time for class. This was a challenge in- deed considering the lunch peri- od was cut to thirty-one minutes, almost half of what it was last year. This shorter lunch period prompted, or rather forced, many students to eat lunch at school. “Lunch is too short,’’ stated ju- nior Kim Brant. ‘‘There just isn’t time to go out and still be able to relax, study, or just socialize.”’ Rhonda Brooks and Amy Lacroix agreed. “‘If we had time we'd eat out but since we don’t, we settle for the school lunch and ... you know what ... it really isn’t that bad.”’ Cathy Paul Cafeteria Advantages Despite its reputation as being “nasty,’’ the school lunch did have certain advantages over the more popular ‘‘cheeseburger, large fries to go.”’ First of all, it was convenient, only as far away as the cafeteria. All menus were approved by the National School Lunch Program and provided nutritionally sound, well balanced meals. The food was high in starch and calories but the ‘“‘weight watchers’’ could opt for a low calorie salad from the newly installed salad bar. However, money-conscious Monarchs claimed the greatest advantage of the school lunch was the price ... only 85 cents as opposed to the three dollars easily spent on a less nutritious fast food meal. — Christine Kelly — Popular lunch spots were Little Caesar’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald's, and 7- 11. Though these had quick meals, some chose to eat at school. Should I? Mike Fulps reevaluates his decision to eat at school while he contemplates the edibility of the cafeteria meal. Lunch 207 tc. aoe j) ROBBINS ion wiki et| CONC s { e); nr ow crolester® Giek ed Kitty Talbot CONTINUED Faster than any trend in history . More powerful than a choco- late craving ... Able to leap over tall sundaes ina single bound ... It’s Super-Healthy America! A rapidly growing concern for phys- ical fitness and health swept over America, the home of the fit. ‘‘Fit- ness is the ‘in’ thing,’’ said senior Chris Collins. ‘““Everyone wants to be healthy.’’ It is so powerful it has even penetrated into the classrooms and cafeterias of Menchville. Indicative Ingredients Evidence of the importance of health to Americans can be cited in the ingredients of an ordinary jar of grape jelly. Ten years ago, the label of ingredients might have read “‘potent carcinogenic sugar supplements, salt, 1001 ar- tificial flavors, colors, and preser- vatives, polysorbate 60, and a dash of frog hairs.’’ Senior Angie Jones noted, ‘‘Many of our reci- CENTER FOR Aerobics AND Dancercise 208 Nutrition pes now substitute low fat or die- tic ingredients for the traditional ingredients.”’ The difference, ac- cording to freshman Shannon Rose, is that “low calorie foods can’t compare in flavor to their high calorie counterparts.”’ Emphasis on health and nutri- tion led consumers away from the artificial to the natural foods. Now, a jar of jelly probably con- tains ‘‘carefully selected juice of grapes pressed at optimum time to obtain the most pure and natu- ral flavors and color, sugar granu- lated from the sugar cane fields of the tropical Hawaiian Islands, a drop of water from the Fountain of Youth, and definitely no trace of artificial colors , flavors, and preservatives.’ Prohibited Pastimes ‘“‘The possession and or use of tobacco products of students in the school building and on the premises is strictly prohibited.’’ This recent addition to the school’s Rules and Regulations clearly indicated the School Board’s interest in the health of students during school hours. Dr. Steve Hochman, assistant princi- ook GREAT, StaY IN SHAPE: Easy a eee €'s ROOM | THER UEALTHY DIET F FOR mrt Fo! mn N00 § we £1 OF MAY Cathy Paul Cathy Paul pal, declared that the ‘‘new rule provides a healthier atmosphere for learning and improves the general appearance of the school.’’ Junior Fefe Taft was more blunt: ‘‘They [smokers] come to class stinking of Cigarettes.” The student smokers, howev- er, disagree with Dr. Hochman’s viewpoint and felt that the rule interfered with their rights, since the use of tobacco products by students (at least 16 years of age) was legal outside of school. Nonetheless, the controversy over the rule was minimal. Eat Your Greens Good ol’ Mom probably ad- vised you to “eat your greens and drink juices’’ at one time or another. With the addition of the salad bar and the juices in the cafeteria, students were more in- clined to follow Mom’s advice. The salad bar was just another step to keep up with the health trend. After all, almost every fast- food restaurant incorporated a salad into their menu; McDon- ald’s introduced three different types of ready-to-go salads. ay agai 3 Lowine ¥ TESS. “oun fe Quiz vest 5Ppect AL Re. 4 cureQvT td, NO preservatives. no spr ya 1007 PURE | AND WATURAL Getting Fit A growing percentage of stu- dents joined health clubs or fit- ness centers, understandable since there seemed to be as many Health and Fitness Centers | as there were 7-Elevens. The Presidential Fitness Awards were about as easily won as the prize at the bottom of a Cracker Jack © box. Even the “99 pound weak- ling’? who got sand kicked in his face at the beach could join the Health and Fitness Center for one month and return to the beach to use the bully’s head for a beachball. In this era of physical beauty, there were even revised stereo- types: the typical nerd had fif- teen-inch arms, old men and women placed in the marathon, and wrestling fans who used to sit in front of the t.v. had ‘‘spring- water stomachs’’ instead of “beer bellies.”’ — David Jones — Power oozes from every pore as Scott Gray lifts his vehicle six inches off the ground. Such displays of strength show the nation’s new consciousness of fitness. Cathy Paul Cathy Paul Cathy Paul Kitty Talbot Cathy Paul Phil Stevens Nutrition 209 MALL MAN Students were constantly searching for new ways to spend their free time. One of the popu- lar attractions was either of the two Hampton shopping malls. Most students agreed that Coli- seum Mall and Newmarket North Mall were good places to go when they were bored or just needed to get out of the house. The two malls together con- tained some of the area’s best- department stores. Thal- himers at Colise- um and Leggett at Newmarket North were two of the favorites. Aside from the large department stores, both malls offered a wide variety of smaller clothing sho ps, specialty stores, restaurants and gift shops. The record stores, includ- ing Mother's Records at Colise- um, Musicland at both malls and Camelot Music at Newmarket North, were also extremely popu- lar, especially among men. Sen- ior Steve Helderman comment- ed, ‘‘Most of the time | go to the mall, it's to buy an album or tape.”’ Aside from the many stores and restaurants, each mall also offered large movie theatres which attracted the biggest mov- ie hits. Many of the girls agreed that they enjoyed going to the mall just to window shop, even when they had no money. Claimed ju- nior Kippy McGehee, ‘“‘I like to go to the mall and look at the 210 Malls clothes to see what the latest styles are.’’ The mall was also a good place to go with a group of friends. Sophomore Jennifer McMicken felt, ‘“‘The mall is a great place to go on a boring Sat- urday afternoon; my friends and | like to goof around and try on silly outfits.”’ Many stu- dents comment- ed that it was convenient to have two malls such a short dis- tance from each other. Although the malls are lo- cated in another city, students did not find the distance unrea- sonable. Almost everyone admit- ted to visiting one of the malls at least once a week, whether it was to shop, to see a movie, or just to watch the people. A Good Time For the Great Tastes Kitty Talbot One of the biggest attractions of Coliseum Mall and Newmarket North were the many food shops and restaurants. One of the fa- vorites was Chick-Fil-A. The malls housed the only two Chick- Fil-A’s in the area, SO many peo- ple went to the mall just to eat at this restaurant. Claimed senior Debbie Cockreli, ‘“The mall is the only place | can get my favorite sandwich from Chick-Fil-A.’’ Oth- er popular mall fast food restau- rants were McDonalds, Wendy’s, and Golden Pizza where students could purchase old favorites. Cookies, Cookies, and more Cookies! Peo- ple could always be seen walking the mall with a giant cookie from the Original Cookie Company. Double Fudge and Oatmeal Wal- nut Raisin were two of the favorites. Ce | Phil Stevens |� Stitches was one of the more popular cloth- ing stores for both male and female students. Elaine Ramerez carefully sorts through the bright fall clothes at the store’s Coliseum Mall branch. Even health food nuts could satisfy their hunger at the General Nutrition Centers in both malls. The stores sold vitamins, fruit snacks, natural cereals and grains and many other “healthy” foods. Kitty Talbot Mike Walker P Shopping at the mall was a favorite pastime of many students. Ann Davis tries to make up her mind about an outfit from the season’s new fashions at Coliseum Mall. Hess’s department store at Coliseum Mall attracted shoppers in search of anything from clothes to housewares. Formerly Rices Nachmans, a Hess’s would be _ included among the many stores at the new Patrick Henry Mall. Phil Stevens — aT Kitty Talbot Wythe Candy Store in Newmarket North of- fers a huge variety of candy and confections. Hungry shoppers often sought the unique treats sold at the colorful shop. Malls 211 MALL MANIA CONTINUED Some unique foods were also available; hot dogs from Hot Dog On a Stick, freshly squeezed lem- onade from Chick-Fil-A, and spe- cial fruit shakes from Orange Ju- lius. For the health conscious, the General Nutrition store offered many organic and natural foods and vitamins. Sweets for the Sweet Malls also tempted with a wide variety of sweet shops. Both malls offered ice cream shops in- cluding Baskin-Robbins and Bresler’s 33. Newmarket North housed the popular Wythe Candy Mike Walker Shop, and many of the depart- ment stores contained candy and baked goods counters. The Orig- inal Cookie Company was also a favorite. Junior Michelle Wallace commented, “Il can’t go to the mall without buying a giant choc- olate chip cookie from the cookie Store.”’ Students also took advantage of the large number of sit down restaurants for those who pre- ferred a slower and more relaxed pace. Favorites included Sal’s Italian Restaurant, Sword and Kilt, and the many ‘‘just outside the mall’ eateries: Bennigan’s, Chi Chi’s, Darryl’s. The vast assortment of eating facilities added to the conve- nience of the malls. All day shop- pers appreciated being able to eat lunch and dinner at the mall. Food was always readily avail- able at reasonable prices. Most students agreed that the malls contained a large enough variety of restaurants and food stores that no one had to go away hungry. — Serena Carmean — 212 Malls Kitty Talbot Thick, creamy, fruit shakes were available from Orange Julius at Newmarket North. Be- sides orange, banana, strawberry, and coco- nut were other flavors concocted from the “secret” Orange Julius recipe. Soft pretzels and hot dogs were also available. Many students satisfied their hunger with a juicy Chick-Fil-A sandwich. Attempting to decide what they should order, Scott Gray, Scott Sych, David Wiggs, Heather Karas, and Jessie Karas confer with each other about the many choices. Phil Stevens Kitty Talbot For those who preferred old favorites, a Mc- Donald’s was found at Newmarket North. | Students agreed that sometimes absolutely | nothing could hit the spot like a Big Mac and french fries from their favorite fast food restaurant. Kitty Talbot } |Everyone loves ice cream, and there was no ishortage at either mall. Newmarket North housed Baskin Robbins and Friendly’s, while )Bresler’s 33 was at Coliseum. hanes Although the Hampton malls were a great place to spend extra time, many were pleased to see construction begin on the new Patrick Henry Mall. Located on Jefferson Avenue near Patrick Henry Airport, the new mall was scheduled to contain over ninety shops and restaurants, including a Bradlee’s and a large Hess’s department store. The building it- self was proposed to cover 448,191 square feet with parking facilities for over 1800 cars. The idea of having a large mall so close to home appealed to most students. Junior Scott Fleming commented, ‘“‘The new mall will be much more covenient when you just want to buy one thing.”’ Students were looking forward to being able to drop by Kitty Talbot wane: S189 aha: Sie we $0.69 $0.89 $0.69 50.89 PATRICK HENRY | UN BF Kitty Talbot 5 ouu ¢ Bradlees + 90 Specialty Shops For Leasing Information Contact: CIOS IM@2RICIN (814) 536-4441 the mall after school with their Phil Stevens friends. Other students were ex- cited by the prospect of the many jobs that would be opening up at the mall. Senior Kelly Mew- born exclaimed, “‘l can’t wait to get a summer job there.”’ The new mall seemed to be welcomed by just about every- one. They were looking forward to having the expanded shopping facilities and possibly even an- other option for boring weekend nights. Phil Stevens — Serena Carmean — Construction on the new Patrick Henry Mall progressed slowly but steadily. The familiar sign on Jefferson Ave. served as a constant reminder of continuing construction and the wide variety of included stores. Patrick Hen- ry is only three miles from Menchville. seni fa3 eek. Tig ae - F y gl baer Ede FI es oS ad ae ONS Me tide Z he Lee bes) : GOO i od a eo ee ele tae EEE ee Malls 213 What's in? What’s out? What’s hot at “‘the ’Ville?’’ Glancing through the halls of Menchville, it’s plain to see that anything goes! Supporting her disagreement with blindly follow- ing a trend, senior Selena Han- kins stated, ‘‘Whatever you want to wear is in fashion.”’ Comfort Rules As Monarchs groped through their closets at daybreak, they reached for their 501 Blues, over- sized sweaters, and Reeboks. Simplicity was the key to daily dressing. ‘“‘Fashion is whatever makes you feel good about your- Sself,’’ senior John Catlett com- mented. Clothes designed for comfort most easily allowed stu- Located at Coliseum and Newmarket North, The Limited serves young women with high fashion standards. Forenza, Outback Red, and Moods provide lines of clothing that are fun and funky, yet tasteful to even the most discriminating shopper. 214 Style dents to feel confident and capa- ble of facing the day ahead. After observing several stu- dents over her four years at Menchville, Lisa Martin theorized style as “‘something that ex- presses your character and dis- tinguishes you from other peo- ple.’’ Current Monarchs were no exception. Junior Edna Brunson noted that students select their clothes to exhibit their personal- ities rather than mimic magazine advertisements. Bright And Bold Joy, confidence, jubilation, and energy were reflected in the student who wore bright clothing. Red, orange, and yellow, the col- “Have a Coke and smile!’’ Jeff Stockburger sports a Coca-Cola rugby shirt as he prepares to leave school. This style has become a big hit at Menchville. Confused by their change of dress, Steve Sommerville, Darrell Flippen, Terry Lancas- ter, and Steve Butler show their style. They dressed for the occasion on Dress-up Day during spirit week. ors that set the rainbow on fire, were favorites. Blue, green, and purple, colors at the cooler end of the spectrum, were equally in- tense, though subtle. These hues dominated plainly, geometrically, and collegiately-designed sweat- ers and sweatshirts. A nation-wide throwback to the 60’s_ over- took the ward- robes of numer- ous Monarchs. Humongous hoop earrings and other chunk pieces of jewelry in classic gold and electric sil- ver were easily ORR Fe em x spotted everywhere. Funky styles { of baggy clothes layered over ) each other were also popular. © The ever-so-controversial mini- skirt reappeared as well to feed | fuel to the constant ‘Mother vs. Daughter War’’ over appropriate attire for school. And who could replace blue jeans and denim jackets? These favorites were revitalized in brighter colors, paisley, and flower prints. — Leah Parks a be ral ' Phil Steve! } Kitty Talbot Phil Stevens Phil Stevens Playful, yet confident, Monarchs playfully model colorful fashions that illuminated the halls. Posing counter-clockwise from the top are Fletcher Valentine, Jamie Bond, Victor Self, Chenade Hart, Tracy Sumner, Kendal Asher, Stephanie Parker, Tina Hankins, An- gela Kim, and Steve Wilson. On a bright afternoon during hours of in- tense band practice, Melinda Massie is equally electrifying in blue and black. The long lean line created by the knit fashions is an effect desired by many young women. Phil Stevens Comfort rules the fashion world, in clothes, in jackets, and in shoes. Neil Nimmo does not worry about fashion. Obviously his main de- sire is comfort as he sports one-year-old Sebagos. ‘Look at me!’’ Fletcher Valentine states as he proudly illustrates his pink ‘’1.0.U. sweat- shirt.” Fletcher was among many who boldly set the trends which others later followed. Style 215 Coliseum Mall’s branch of Musicland re- cord store displays the week’s hottest LP’s. Although the top albums were constantly shifting position, artists such as Culture Club and Cyndi Lauper could usually be found somewhere near the top of the charts. Booked far in advance for Homecoming, Timmy K. in 3-D performed the latest hits. The band played a variety of music, satisfying the most particular tastes. Most agreed the band played a key role in the success of Homecoming. 216 Music Trends Many longed for the culture of the late six- ties. Paul Sparrow paints a peace sign on his face, like those who protested the Vietnam War. The music transported students back to the era of discovery and revolt. Music Television played a large part in de- termining the success of most newly released songs. Videos accompanied almost every popular recording, and were often more memorable than the songs themselves. 4 “a a, y Phil Stevens Then and Now, the Monkees comeback al- bum, had the same prosperity as the origi- nals. David Wiggs holds a fast selling copy containing old hits and new releases. Mike Walker Phil Stevens Phil Stevens astes and preferences in i music reflected style and personality. Diversity among students inevitably led to the great variety in music trends. Students enjoyed everything from RUN DMC to The Beatles and the Beach Boys to the Vio- i lent Femmes. Although there were certain undeniable trends, music became more of an indi- vidual mania with an emphasis on the importance of choosing the type of music which was the most self-expressive. Back Tracking The most obvious musical trend was the return of music from the fifties and sixties. More and more, students began to lis- } ten to old favorites by such rock } legends as The Doors, The Bea- tles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Elvis Presley. This was not simply a school-wide phenomenon; ra- dio stations, commercials, and movies played a large role in re- viving the classics of the past. Many old songs resurfaced with new performers. Aretha Franklin remade the old hit ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ and New Edition re- leased a version of the classic, “Earth Angel.’ Junior Lamont Hinton commented, ‘“‘Groups now can make old songs even better, with a new exciting sound.”’ Music from the past was in de- mand in various ways. Movie soundtracks, such as ‘The Big Chill’ and “Stand by Me,’’ con- taining hit 60’s tracks were ex- tremely popular. Record stores acknowledged an increase in the sales of classic rock albums. A wave of vintage artists from past decades were touring again. The Monkees, Herman’s Hermits, The Moody Blues, and the reformed Emerson, Lake, and Powell all had successful tours. Students speculated about the reason for the regression into the past. Some felt that the music of the 80’s lacked an identifiable style of its own. Freshman Beth Rackley stated, ‘“‘New music sounds like its made by a com- puter; it isn’t real like the old songs.’ There seemed to be no common thread to give modern music any sense of unity. Senior John McMicken claimed, ‘‘Much of today’s music has no founda- tion. That’s why people are lis- tening to music that dates back fifteen or twenty years.’’ Trendy hits seemed to disappear from the charts as quickly as they ap- p eared. Seniors showed their preference for old music by choosing the old favorite ‘‘Stand by Me’’ by Ben E. King as their class song. Other students felt that the trend was due to a longing to achieve the culture and atmo- sphere of the sixties. Senior Ed Myers stated, ‘‘We are a genera- tion that is yearning for a return to the past. We are longing for the ‘happy days’ of the 50’s and 60’s because we feel life in the 80’s is too complicated.”’ Once a few of the older songs became popular, the trend began to snowball. Sophomore Christy Ascher added, ‘‘People are get- ting back into the sixties fashion and culture, so they want to listen to the music from that era; that’s why it’s become so popular.”’ Something for Everyone Of course, old music was not the only thing students found popular. Even devout classic rock fans found room for a few new songs by new groups. Rap music by bands such as RUN DMC and the Fat Boys enjoyed a There was also a current of fast pacer bop music encompassing performers like The Bangleds and The Mary Jane Girls. Other new favorites included Mr. Mister, The Outfield, and the new Van Halen. Videos seen on channels such as Music Television also had a great influence on music trends. Artists devoted much time and sometimes millions of dollars on videos to accompany their songs. The visual addition helped the immediate success of the songs. However, there was no substi- tute for live performances. Stu- dents waited in lines for up to two days to purchase tickets for the Genesis Concert on February 20 and 21. Senior Mike Walker, who managed to get front row tickets, reflected, “‘Waiting in line for two days (alternating with my broth- er) was like one big party, but it will never match the intensity of the actual concert.’’ Phil Collins and Genesis — around for twen- ty years — proved the staying power of meaningful lyrics and in- tense rhythms. But there was a tendency to shy away from groups which at- tracted only a temporary hyste- ria. People were looking for a more solid and lasting quality in music. Everyone found that mu- sic waS becoming an individual preference; there was no need to be embarrassed by musical tastes. Everything was accepted. The charts reflected such a wide variety of styles that it was close to impossible to pick the most popular types. Senior Jason Dun- can described the trends by stat- ing, “The biggest news in music is the fact that people are listen- ing to whatever makes them the happiest. They are not conform- ing to any one particular set of rules.”’ — Serena Carmean — heightened success. Senior Stephanie Vaughan proclaimed, “Raps tell the truth and they’re so funny to listen and dance to.”’ Phil Stevens Enjoying renewed success, the sixties’ group, The Beach Boys, performs at Busch Gardens. The group released new songs which were enjoyed with old favorites. Excited about performing “Jailhouse Rock,” Angel Camden models her costume. Even the Show Jazz Choir recognized the return of oldies, using classic hits in concerts. Music Trends 217 ONE Hol SUMM It was 10:23 on Friday, June 12, the final day of the eighty-six school year. Freshman Christi Gianettino put her pen down on the desk as she finished her final exam, and was now only contemplating the many activi- ties she would enjoy. Incredibly, summer vacation had finally ar- rived. She thought to herself that she had worked nine long months to get to this day, and now she would be rewarded with three lei- surely months of the ‘“‘good life.”’ Christi felt ecstatic anticipation and excitement. Suddenly the clock struck 10:30, the P.A. an- nouncer wished everyone a good summer, and the bell rang; sum- mer was here! Getting Out of This Place Although Christi’s summer va- cation was hindered by the pain- ful extraction of her wisdom teeth, summertime brought joy because of her return home to the summertime state of the U.S., California. Christi was not the only Monarch to go “‘abroad”’ this summer. Sophomore Rac- quel Holmes was also given the opportunity to travel extensively. In June she went to Paris to mod- el clothing. She later visited both Houston, on a church conven- tion, and California to meet with her grandparents. Racquel stressed that the most enjoyable aspect of all her travels occurred “whenever | had the chance to go shopping.”’ Other Monarchs found sum- mertime fulfillment through their involvement which enhanced specific skills. Senior Parker Da- vis spent the entire month of July at Governor’s School. He individ- ually represented Menchville at the special camp for the gifted. Parker reflected, “It was an en- thralling and enlightening experi- ence which | will always intensely treasure.” Money for Nothing? The activities which most dom- 218 Summer inated student life were the com- mon involvement in full and part time jobs. These jobs were as di- verse as the employees them- selves. Junior Kristy Ricks worked for Project Vote ’86, “‘try- ing to get stubborn unregistered voters to register to vote.’’ Her twin sister Karla chose a more traditional profession in the form of babysitting to earn money. Likewise, junior Billie Krolery worked for a day care nursery. Busch Gardens was also a ha- ven for summer jobs, employing a large percentage of Menchville students. Other common job lo- cations included McDonald’s, Lou Smith Supermarket, and countless pool sites. Just as jobs were varied, so were the uses people made of their summer-earned money. Many were conservative with their money, such as senior Ja- son Duncan, who put over sixty percent of his salary from High’s Ice Cream into his college fund. Junior Suzy McDaniels said she saved her money simply because “if | don’t, | will soend it on some- thing I'll later regret.’’ Others dis- regarded this philosophy, frivo- lously spending their money as quickly as they earned it, feeling summertime pleasure was a more immediate necessity. Gainful Employment Others felt not pleasure, but pain; dedication stemmed from those athletes who used their summer to train so that they could work their bodies into tip- top shape for fall and winter sports. This was needed as cross-country Coach Jimmy Johnson explained: ‘‘The season is just too short for anyone to come into the season not physi- cally prepared. When this hap- pens, by the time they get into shape the season is over.’’ Thus, while most were living leisurely in their air-conditioned houses, these committed athletes sacri- ficed sweat and toil in tempera- tures often near one hundred de- grees. As cross country runner Don Sabo noted, “‘The pain is What a tan! Thanos Polizos listens to his fa- vorite tape while sunning at Yorktown Beach on a hot July day. Rejoiced to be a part of the football team, Kwamie Lancaster did not mind spending his summer practicing football. This was Kwa- mie’s first involvement in the football program. worthwhile if a few more medals can be added to the Mighty Mon- arch trophy case.”’ Of course, activities like ven- turing to the beach, shopping, and visiting theme parks were common summer experiences. Others looked for out of the ordi- nary activities, enjoying water tubing or sky diving. No matter how diverse summer activities were, they were all a part of the much needed break from the rigorous demands of the daily school schedule. Clearly, the majority of students loved the summer; in overwhelming agree- ment, Monarchs waited, anxious- ly anticipating 10:30 AM, June 11, 1987, to both relive old sum- mertime experiences and explore new, exciting Summer adven- tures. — Mike Walker — Dan Furman Mike Walker Mike Walker | ‘Teachers like to play, too’ illustrates Mr. Don Miner. He spent his summer practicing his golf to help his coaching of the mighty | Monarch golf team. 1) Dan Furman , | : Lee Coker Jeff Stockburger and Dan Furman’s summer vacation consisted of a cross-nation trip. They visited, among other sites, the Grand Canyon and Mt. Rushmore. What’s a summer without surfing? With the abundance of water available to Peninsula residents, as well as the presence of neces- sary wind, windsurfing provides an exciting alternative for the high school beach-goer. Business teacher Mrs. Audrey Wiggs spent summer in Japan and Korea. While visiting relatives, she experienced a completely for- eign culture in the Far East. Cathy Paul _ Off the lifeguard stand, Keely Jeffers takes her turn at lifeguarding Colony Pool. Life- guarding provides teens a chance to earn money while catching the rays. Summer 219 Head over heels, skateboarders display their talents. Heath Smith, Scott Spackman, and Jeff Parker skateboard as a hobby and a fun activity. Distracted from her homework, Nona Ba- cote gazes at other students in the courtyard. This area serves the purpose of a study area and a place to relax. Kitty Talbot Marie’s Book Store is a haven for students struggling with English, history, and govern- ment. John Carver peruses the Monarch Notes file for aid. After a bike ride, Mark Nimmo, Kevin Mo- rello, David Daniels, and Kevin Cox rest. Sharing cool drinks allows the boys to refresh themselves before continuing. Overcome by bags, jackets, and other par- aphrenalia, Ashley Young is in the midst of clutter. Hoping practice will not begin soon, she takes a moment to relax. 220 After School Phil Stevens Phil Stevens EUCLLERLELL (WP EBEBTE T-minus ten seconds and counting. Fever pitch around the school rose as students antici- pated dismissal. Bus changes were announced; most, however, were too anxious to listen. Thoughts of relaxation, fun, ac- tivities, and athletic practice oc- cupied their minds. The turning point of the school day, 1:45 PM, signified the end of carrying books, pens, and notebooks while rushing to get to class on time. After school, each student had his own routine to follow; these ranged from familial re- sponsibilities at home to play re- hearsal at school. Going Home? For many students, the end of the day meant an immediate trip home. Like most Monarchs, ju- nior Richard Smith looked for- ward to going home. He began his afternoon by starting home- work and studying. Many others, however, preferred to do any- thing but homework. Freshman Chewanda Moore postponed her homework until four o'clock so she could nap and watch television. Others found home less inter- esting and were more inclined to Stay after school. By staying after school, there was more time for meeting friends and socializing. “A lot of relationships get started right after school,’’ noted junior James Harris. In explaining this practice, James and senior Nina Cleary pointed out that students introduce each other to friends, obtain phone numbers, and pro- ceed to meet after school. “This is where all the gossip starts, too,’ added sophomore Ronald Flyth. Participation in activities and athletics committed many to Staying after school. Many clubs, for instance, met once a week. Senior Kim Hines, president of the Keyettes, reflected, ‘‘It is nec- essary for us to meet every week SO we can be organized and make future plans.’’ She specu- lated other clubs had similar rea- sons for regular meetings. While meetings for activities were usually over in one hour, athletic practice was not as brief. Sophomore Uneita Alexander and junior Kim Marrow did not Phil Stevens leave school until four o’clock due to basketball practice. When asked if lengthy basketball prac- tice interfered with homework, Uneita replied with an emphatic “no.’’ She continued, ‘“‘When | go home, | do my schoolwork.”’ Working After School — For Academics and Economics The optional seventh period forced some to stay in school un- til 2:45 PM. Seventh period class- es were Offered to students who wished to take an additional sub- ject that did not fit into their regu- lar schedules. Junior Lori Horne took United States history to ac- commodate Show Choir in her schedule. Though she disliked staying after 1:45, she gave up after school pleasures for her ac- ademic career. As students matured and found their wants and needs be- coming more expensive, many chose to work after school. Se- nior Roy Jones, employed at Shoney’s Restaurant, worked six hours every day after school. He admitted that working was an in- terference with school. After a long day of work and school, stu- dents must return home to co- plete assignments given in school. Student employees sacri- ficed personal time to be respon- sible students and workers. How- ever, as Roy felt, they ‘“‘somehow manage to do it.”’ — Leah Parks — It’s jam time! Band members blow off steam before going to practice. Trombones whine, saxophones sigh, trumpets shout as the rhythm rolls and the beat goes on. Anticipation of going home after a day at school excites Monarchs. Kdean Hargrove notes, ‘People go to the park, skating rink, or meet somewhere and hang out.” After School 221 PROG A new building, a new sched- ule, and a new school policy awaited incoming students. For freshmen, this was the beginning of a totally different experience. They were completely unaware that many upperclassmen felt the same way. Time Change Complications began with the new schedule. It included longer class periods, a ten minute break between second and third peri- od, and a thirty-one minute lunch. The purpose of the break was to give one chance to rest in the middle of the hectic morning. Many felt as junior Scott Auvil: “The ten minute break, more re- alistically, the four minute break, is just a chance to finish last min- ute homework and get an extra drink of water.’ The added morning break did More students were on time for class be- cause of the new traffic pattern. This new pattern included stoplights at the corner of Boxley Blvd. and Menchville Rd. 222 New Additions RESSION O8: not, in students’ minds, compen- sate for the shortened lunch peri- od. Rather than the forty-five minute lunch, they had only a thirty-one minute lunch period. Terry Donnelly described, ‘‘You have to inhale your food in order to finish by the bell.’’ Many se- niors who had looked forward to the pleasure of escaping the school grounds to go out for lunch found themselves still eat- ing on school grounds. Building Solutions One supposed solution to the senior problem was the addition of a senior cafeteria. A third cafe- teria was added and the second cafeteria was converted to the senior cafeteria. The underclass- men, however, did not respect the concept of the exclusive din- ing hall. Senior Tracy Sheppard growled, ‘‘Most of the people we Lenny Familant Three unexcused tardies equal one after- noon of detention. Scott Nixon knows he has to get to class on time because of a new inconvenience — same day detention. New additions to the building consisted of a new academic wing. This section held classes formerly in trailers or cafeterias, giving relief to crowded rooms, have to wait in line behind aren't seniors.” The new wing alleviated the problems of cramped classes and classes held in the cafeteria and in trailers. Some trailers were still in use, but many classes had moved into the new wing. Stu- dents and teachers adapted well, finding the extra space a needed addition. New policies entered student life. The policies attempted to solve problems with discipline. One new rule stated that anyone caught cheating would be recom- mended for immediate suspension. Unprecedented rules, policies, and additions changed student life. Student adapted to the changes and continued undaunt- ed through the school day. With the building of a cafeteria, the seniors gained a place of their own. The room was designed to give variety in food, from salad to fast food. SESSION f Mike Walker! Mike Walker || Jammed lockers brought frustration in the new wing. Crowded conditions made it more convenient for Anna Mulrine to use her locker only after school. Phil Stevens Mike Walker Mike Walker The new cafeteria offered fast food for stu- Hurrying to class, students enter the new dents Fe Fe Taft, Tiffany Parker, Jackie Hamil- _ wing. The section connected the art hall with ton, and friends. This cafeteria sold all of its the breezeway, providing easier access to food in disposable containers. classes. New Additions 223 “School starts really early,’’ noted Mrs. Sondra Morton, “and that causes a lot of extra stress.” Buck Wells groggily agrees, preparing for a 7:30 AM session. Backed into a corner, Kevin Pauley takes out his frustrations, soaking the walls with an ex- tinguisher. He is one of many who takes out his anger on inanimate objects. | = Being lost in a large school always causes unneeded pressure. Ronald McDavid exam- ines the homeroom listing on the first day of school in an attempt to find his class. Mike Walker Kitty Talbe Feeling trapped? Many students feel fenced Though not of age, Mike Ruest longs for the in by the pressures of high school. Like Eren day he is. Teenagers feel discriminatec Requa, most are only searching for a way to against due to age. Mike grumpily settles fo escape the chains of teenage life. sparkling grape juice. 224 Anxiety Mike Walker ARGHHH!!! This exclamation is neither unknown nor uncom- mon. Stress and anxiety build to the point of combustion; a re- lease must be found. “‘I think the primal scream is the perfect re- lease,’’ senior Candace Hundley calmly explained. Others, howev- er, preferred the primal arts of locker-pounding, door-slamming, and wall-punching. Years of Stress Stress and anxiety were an eternal part of student life. From the first moment as a freshman, stress started. ‘‘l went to a party and almost got kicked out be- cause | was a freshman. There’s lots of pressure trying to fit in with your friends; being cool and stay- ing a good student,’ grumbled Sheldon O’Sullivan. Reaching the senior year of high school did not mean reaching the end of pres- sure problems. Senior Lisa Zart- man was ready to scream about “graduation, college, paying for college.’’ Unfortunately, the years between the ninth and twelfth were not free from anxi- ety. Junior Dana Shenhar noted wearily, ‘‘Parents pressure you to do well in school to the point where they contradict themselves.”’ The primal scream comes from MaryAnn Horch’s mouth in an attack of pressure. She was entrapped in paper as she frantically tried to finish Homecoming decorations. No Freedom as a leacher Students are not the only ones under pressure, though. A group of teachers including Mrs. Son- dra Morton, Mr. Michael Livesay, and Dr. Anne Edison took a course at Christopher Newport College that attempted to ‘‘iden- tify the stress in your life and how to cope with it,’’ explained Mrs. Morton. “‘Most stress for teach- ers,’ she described, ‘‘comes from ‘extraneous things’ that teachers have to do.’’ Mr. Hubert Logan agreed, claiming, “There’s lot of paperwork, atten- dance forms, reports to do night- ly. You also have to teach a cer- tain amount by a certain time because of the CRT. You can’t teach like you want to.”’ Most students were driven by the pressure from parents, teach- ers, and grades. Senior Paul Sparrow found the mentality of parents and teachers deplorable. This concept gave him anxiety, and drove him mad. ‘‘Teachers teach,’’ he angrily snarled, ‘‘but the emphasis is on grades, not what you learn.’’ ARGHHH indeed! — Jeff A.R. Jones — Completely frazzled after a wave of tests, Jean Amendolia reels from stress. Jean agrees that teachers and parents overpressure teen- agers to do well. 4 Phil Stevens Anxiety 225 226 State OS OWN 2 ar oo ee Gi? Xe) State 227 No matter how you stack them, best friends depend on each other for support. Steve Sparkman, Dan Furman, Danny Sharpe, and Billy Kelley are friends from top to bottom day in and day out. Best friends often enjoyed after school activ- ities and sports events together. Kim Owen and Heather Klose share a friendly embrace SSS as they wait for a field hockey match to be- gin. WA = yay Camaraderie develops between cafeteria workers Enestine Dupree, Gladys Moore, and Sandra Call. Their morning hours were spent baking bread, kneading hamburger, and shredding lettuce in preparation for the onslaught of ravenous students. Three is not necessarily a crowd. Sykima Lee, Karla Johnson, and Carmen Johnson share a laugh in the corridor of the new aca- demic hall before the first bell. A three way friendship often alleviated the pressures of depending solely on one other person. Friends cover for each other even in the summer months. Carrie Thompson and Tammy Cunningham prepare to take a re- freshing dip in Colony Pool to break the mo- notony of the long, hot summer days. 228 Best Friends Who are they? “A person you can share secrets with ... a person you can trust.’ Nina Cleary “Ask me again in five years; I’ll see who sticks by me.” Jamie Johnson “All my friends have a good sense of humor. | can trust them depend on them.” Sederick Wilson “Someone you can jconfide in and count on, someone who’s al- ways there for you ... not only a good listen- er, but a person who is fun to be with.” Mrs. Molly Hampker and Mrs. Rhoda Colter, best friends FRIENDS “Rick Parnell.” Jeff Sykes Denotative meanings of the word ‘“‘friend’’ include ‘‘an ac- quaintance, one attached to an- other by affection or esteem,” and ‘‘one who is not hostile;”’ however, students agreed that in practice a friend was much more. Through both thick and thin, friendship flourished within the walls of Menchville. Wherever people went it was friends who made their world, their Utopia. With each passing day bonds were tested, tried, and stretched to the limit, yet they always seemed to hold, even to strength- en. Why? Perhaps it was fear of losing Utopia, or simply the fear of being alone. Whatever the rea- son, it Seemed that wherever one looked, he saw people working, sharing, laughing, playing to- gether. He saw friends. Whether it was people helping people through the various ser- vice groups or just sharing time at lunch, it was evident that the art of having and being a friend was a subject most Monarchs had mastered. — Christine Kelly — “My friends and | have one major thing in common: they like me and | like them.” Lauren Gould “Someone you can yell at who won't yell baGkew Leigh Rice “One who's going to be there if | need to talk, but most of all one who’s not afraid to talk to me.” Beckie Bagby “What is a friend? Well, first define a foe.” Coach Don Mollenhauer “The one you trust most, confide in, and want to spend time with.” Sharron Taylor Similar interests in sports provide a common thread and strengthen friendships. Field hockey players Julie Henderson, Teri Donne-, ly, Liz Alexander, Molly Reilly, and Sherri Weaks warm up together before a game. Best Friends 229 TIS THE SEASON Festive activities were cele- brated by Monarchs at various times of the year. At these spe- cial times students expressed joy or religious convictions, gathered with family and friends, and, in some cases, enjoyed a vacation from school. Did Something Go Bump in the Night? At the cheerleaders’ Hallow- een Masquerade Ball, students gained the first opportunity to dress in costume at a dance. Costumes varied from punk rock- ers to Cabbage Patch Kids to jailbirds to a failed science ex- periment. The cheerleaders made over $1600, a sum consid- erably higher than that of most dances. “The dance was more exciting . than most dances because peo- ple enjoyed dressing up and see- ing other people’s costumes,”’ Amanda Smith recalled. “Stu- dents here are too gld to go trick- or-treating, but they still enjoy masquerading.” Turkey Talk Thanksgiving holidays allowed students to relax while spending time with family and friends. Most people ate the traditional meal consisting of turkey, stuffing, cranberries, corn, sweet pota- toes, ‘home-made rolls with real butter,” and pumpkin pie. Some meals, however, were quite unusual. Such examples were Jell-O salad, clam chowder, and turkey with “spaghetti stuff- ing’ (pasta, seasoning, celery, and onions). ‘We put red and green M and M’s on our mashed potatoes,’’ David Corrick noted. “Actually it didn’t taste too bad.”’ 230 Holidays Winter Spirit Christmas and Hanukkah were times of giving and doing for oth- ers. The Marine Corps sponsored the annual Toys for Tots fun- draiser. This caused rivalry be- tween the classes to see which would raise the most money. “‘In order for any student to feel he’s a part of his class, he has to take part in class activities,’ Mrs. Ir- vene Seney stated. ‘“‘Toys for Tots offered a place to start since everyone can take part while, at the same time, helping people along.” Many of the service clubs con- ducted activities to benefit the less fortunate. ‘‘Doing things for those less fortunate than yourself helps you to forget your own problems and appreciate what you have,’’ commented Mrs. Cathy Paul Lining up for mug shots, Paul Long and Me- linda Woodman spend Halloween practicing for a possible future life of incarceration. The handcuffs joining them together during the dance caused their costumes to be quite con-vincing. Carolyn Chittenden. More Days Off After exams, a long break. for students, including Dr. Martin Lu- ther King’s Birthday, was wel- comed. And then, after only three days back at school ... SNOW! The blizzard of '87 dumped only a few inches of snow on the Peninsula, but sub- freezing temperatures kept ice on the roads and kids out of school for three days. Unfortunately, the unexpected winter break meant a shortened spring break of three days instead of five. — Cathy Paul Mike Walker ‘‘Would you sit on this man’s lap?’’ Mr. | David Barr wishes everyone a “Barr-y Christ- _ mas’’ while portraying Santa Claus on his of- fice door. Mr. Barr’s door was one of several _ decorated to celebrate the season. Cathy Paul Although some feel turkey is as traditional on Thanksgiving as seeing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is, others find different dishes to serve. While most families ate birds, some ate fish, pasta, Jell-O, or even green and red M M's. Leah Parks Turkey carving proves to require the skilled technique of Mr. Clinton Parks. Cutting the main course of the Thanksgiving dinner was an honor bestowed upon the person most dexterous with the electric knife. The Day After Christmas causes people to realize the full horror of the Yule-tide holo- caust aftermath. When the presents are un- wrapped, and everyone has become sick of turkey, the grim reality of actually having to clean up the mess surfaces, Christmas competition is seen on teachers’ doors throughout the school. The annual holiday contest urges teachers to liven the halls by decorating their doors. Here, elves peer into a room while also keeping the halls from being too serious. What a card! Serving drinks at the Halloween dance, Karen Gliebe imitates Lewis Carroll’s Queen of Hearts. The Arabian knight, Mr. Hubert Logan when out of costume, helps by taping signs into place. Clinton Parks Cathy Paul Holidays 231 Proud to stand behind such an array of food, juniors Stephanie Custer and Stacy Slade are ready to serve awaiting seniors. Refresh- ments were lavishly prepared for seniors to Prom gives seniors and their guests a chance to dress and spend a night on the town. Frank Albert and Mary Amendolia reflect the excitement of the night in their smiles. Meanwhile, others continue to dance at the Williamsburg Hilton. nibble. PRS, 7 | V ; come LVL : Crutches provide support for Tina Perzan filled out by senior Suzanne Roe as Scott while she talks with a friend. Seniors went to Daniel stands by. Professional photographers _ great lengths in order to attend their prom were present to photograph couples attend- —_— by searching state-wide for the “perfect” ing the dance. dress or risking life and limb to be with fellow Information needed by photographers is classmates. 232 Prom [In the Air Tonight It was only fitting that the pros- perous Senior Class of 1986 should have a beautiful prom worthy of their prestige. With president Scott Brabrand at the helm, the class had over $12,000 to spend on their prom. Advance reservations for May 9 were made at the Williamsburg Hilton, which proved to be the perfect setting, decorated in the chosen colors of pink and purple. Couples danced to the sound of the Fat Ammons Band, who played a mixture of top forty hits and favorite oldies. Early in the year, seniors selected ‘‘In the Air Tonight’ by Phil Collins as their class song and prom theme. An- dria Maestrello and Worth Saunders were crowned Prom Queen and Prom King. Each cou- ple was given a pair of brandy snifters with the date of the prom and year of the class printed on each. Graduate Scott Mewborn felt, “The Hilton made the prom really great; the decorations and the band made the atmosphere special.”’ Reservations for Dinner The Class of 1986 was also treated to a Senior Banquet in April at the George Washington Inn. The students had dinner and listened to speeches by some of the officers and class advisers, Mrs. Sondra Morton and Mrs. Valerie Kenney. Various awards were given to outstanding mem- bers of the class. Debra Powers, John Reilly, and Ed Singer were recognized for service beyond average participation. The ban- quet brought a large turnout and most seniors felt it was a great way to culminate their senior year. Alumnus Mark Grosse com- mented, “‘It was good to get to- gether in an activity where every- one could participate, and the food was wonderful.”’ — Serena Carmean — Pretty as a picture stand Worth Saunders and Andria Maestrello who were crowned Prom King and Queen. They were chosen by a vote of the seniors attending the dance, and Worth and Andria led the dancing after the announcement. All Photos by Hal Ward | Prom 233 TUESDAY'S TURMOIL ! “| wasn’t excited that it was on Tuesday, but | was excited,to be getting out!’’ explained graduate Colleen Myers as she expressed mixed emotions about Gradua- tion 1986. As an unprecedented action, Menchville students grad- uated on a Tuesday rather than on a Sunday. Infuriated Mon- archs protested and circulated petitions to continue the tradition of having graduation on Father’s Day. Even Principal John Caywood questioned the reason- ing behind changing Menchville’s tradition of Sunday graduations. Despite all efforts, nothing re- stored the annual day of graduation. Final Ceremony Feelings of dissent had been erased when the celebrated oc- casion arrived. The actual day ihat students were graduating was furthest from their minds, as the event of their dreams had fi- nally arrived. June 17, 1986 marked the end of one career and the beginning of another out- side the doors of Menchville High School. Hampton Coliseum pro- vided an indoor setting as the se- nior class gathered for a ceremo- ny that was to be the culminating highlight of their four years in high school. Celebration! The general air of anticipation was intensified by the graduation speeches given by co-valedictori- ans Luther Jenkins and Scott Brabrand. Once students re- ceived their diplomas and changed the position of their tas- sels, nothing could withhold the jubilant feeling within the gradu- ates. During a thoughtful mo- ment, several Monarchs bounced beach balls across the floor. Graduate Frank Albert summa- rized the feeling that many expe- rienced when he stated, “‘It was a nostalgic experience to see all the people | grew up with finally reach their goal.”’ 234 Graduation One last look before the big moment, Mark Brinkley breaks out of line to adjust his cap at graduation. The graduates were elated and saddened by the thought of leaving Menchville. Carrying the senior class banner, junior cae Vice-president Wayne Sorrell and President) | William Mirguet take pride in presenting the) | graduating seniors. The two anxiously await leading their class during their senior year. | Filing in for graduation, the senior class an- ticipate the moment they will receive their diplomas. The Hampton Coliseum served as a spacious setting and lent an air of formality and class to the ceremony. “3 : 2 ’ RE All photos by Hal Ward ‘“‘May you look upon each new day as a challenge to success, an opportunity for hap- piness and may you find both,” encouraged co-valedictorian Luther Jenkins. He and Scott Brabrand inspired the audience during their speeches. Communicating songs and speeches to hearing impaired members of the audience, Mrs. Medina Smith enables everyone to par- ticipate in graduation exercises. Mrs. Smith was especially proud to see her deaf students achieve their goal of graduating. Before the crowd arrived, Kim Bajcsi, Lee Ratledge and Lori Lovedahl make sure they know where their seats are. The seniors prac- ticed immediately after the last day of school, and some nervously rehearsed before graduation. Graduation 235 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. Front Row: Cindy Filer, secretary; Leah Parks; Heidi Hoeft; Kathy Taylor; Kim Tid- well; Christine Robinson, reporter; Deanna Brown; Elana Bevacqua; Lisa Bittner, vice president; Serena Carmean; Jen- nifer Leslie; Heather Lawrence; Lisa Robinson; Lisa Martin. Second Row: Patricia Jones; Mary Anne Corlett; Kippy McGehee; Jeff A.R. Jones; Sei Kim; Mike Walker; Dellana D’Urso; David Belmonte; Kim Cannon; Candace Hundley; Michelle Davis; Diana Vaughan. Third Row: Dr. Anne Edi- son; Amy Hilker; Greg Rollins; Shannon Keatley; Harry Benz, president; Parker Davis, treasurer; Brian Bevins; William Mir- guet; Ed Myers; David Moore; Doug Brabrand; Scott Lay- man; Kendal Ascher; Apple Nguyen; Mr. Bob Johnson. VARSITY CLUB. Front Row: LaTonya Dickerson; Crystal Lively; Kim Glenn; Peggy Huebner; Sharon Cole; Karen Cole; Theresa Ellison; Cathi Crowder; Lisa VanGuilder; Ann Davis; Brooke Jones; Teri Donnelly; Lynnel Beauchesne; Leigh Rice. Second Row: Doug Brabrand, president; Buddy League, chaplain; Jenni- fer Requa, secretary; Kitty Talbot, treasurer; Jenny Holm; Emilie Petro; Maryann Horch; P.J. Pcsolinski; Victor Albea; Pat Craven; Sammy Dollyhigh; Liz Alexander; Jaynee Burroughs; Troy Fai- 236 Index son. Third Row: Jennifer Munick; Peggy Green; Craig West; Scott Easter; Cheryl Shuman; Harry Benz; Mike Allen; Ed Myers; Marty Conn; Susan Buch; Mary Anne Corlett; Wendy Klich; Rhonda Woolard. Fourth Row: Heidi Hoeft; Lee Coker; Mike Pavusa; Natalie Thomas; Lawandra Hinton; Angie Brooks; Dee Dee Smith; Dellana D’Urso; Billy Waters; Derrick Payne; Sam Avery; Paul Long; Baird Kilpatrick; David Smith; Mark Romero. oak KEY CLUB. Front Row: Todd Filer; Cindy Filer; Shannon | McInnis; Peggy Huebner; Heather Walker; Cathy Pack; Leigh Rice; Amy Hilker; Missy Munoz; Lisa Bittner; Sere- na Carmean; Christine Robinson; Heidi Hoeft. Second Row: Wayne Lockwood, president; Maryann Horch, secretary; Kathy Taylor, treasurer; Teri Donnelly, ser- geant at arms; Ann Way; Cathi Crowder; Karen Cole; Ann Davis; Michelle Grew; Robyn Mooney; Jillian Rich- ardson. Third Row: Stacey Kellis; John McMicken; Jung Kim; Cathy Paul; Angela Kim; Sarah Worthington; Amy Beamer; Raynor Hutchinson; Dee Dee Becker; Trish Young; Wendy Klich; Tracy Sheppard; Harry Benz. 1i| iv ' | STUDENTS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING. Front Row: Sharon Wertz; Kirsten Holden; Jillian Richardson; Maryann Horch; Tonya Bellinger; Angie Burgess; Laura Reed; Audra Cave; Jami Beamon; Ami LaCroix, reporter; D’Jaris Smith, vice president. Second Row: Joy Procyson; Tenecia Flippen; Sylvia Scales; Melissa Bass; Janet Belt; DeVita Gore; Alicia Blackwell; Sykima Lee; Carmen Johnson; Stacy Rassaw; Graham Orndorff. TIDEWATER CHALLENGE. Front Row: Cathy Paul; Wes Russell; Amanda Smith; Carrie Smith. Second Row: Brian Bevins; Parker Davis; Aaron Grosbach; William Sorenson. KEYETTES. Front Row: Kim Hines, president; Selena Hankins, vice president; Vikki Richardson, secretary; Kristy Ricks, treasurer; Luisa Nazzaro, historian; Karla Ricks, historian. Second Row: Leah Parks; DeVita Gore; Alison Moir; Angela Kim. Third Row: Mrs. Paula Alford, sponsor; D’Jaris Smith; Nicole Tucker; Sheri Talbert; Kim Kohlman; Jacquie Parnacott; Amelia Hunt; Ms. Beckie Wilcox, sponsor; Not Pictured: LaTonya Dickerson. KEY CLUB: Front Row: Mike Mangosing; David Gellner; Brian Bevins; Jeff Krauss; Gary Ermish; Scott Lambroff; Richard Rountree; Kellie McMaster; Kelly Mewborn. Second Row: Scott Umphlett; Jordon Grant; Amy Cohen, Julie Henderson; Michael Buchanan. Third Row: Brian Baldwin; Jeff Joyce; Carl Reynolds; David Mann; Troy Gioia; Jon Talan; Thanos Polizos; Jason Duncan; Jeff Sykes; Ryan Duncan. Index Aaron, Tadessa 71, 244 Ackerman, lise 71 Ackiss, William Thomas 11 Acklin, Catrina 71 Adamowski, Joyce 43 Adams, Chris 57, 145, 238, 239 Adams, Joseph 71 Adjoua, Alnurah Ebony 11, 194 Adkinson, Lamont 43, 245 Adkinson, Montecia 71 After School 221-222 Agnew, Jennifer 57, 240, 248 Akin, Shawn Lee 11 Akin, Wes 71 Akyurtou, Alkim 71 Alba, Thomas 43 Albea, Victor 43, 236, 240, 242 Albert, Frank 232 Alex, Paul 71, 238, 246 Alexander, Liz 43, 105, 229, 236, 238 Alexander, Mary 43, 238, 241 Alexander, Uneita 220, 221 Alford, Deana 43 Alford, Paula 134, 138, 169, 237, 247 Alfred, Frances 43, 244 Allen, Darrell 71, 239 Allen, Donna 57 Allen, Jonn 43, 155, 241, 242, 248 Allen, Kellie 71, 183, 240, 242 Allen, Michael Harris 11, 97, 98, 236 Allen, Scott 57, 98, 194, 240, 248 Allred, Amy Lynn 11, 37 Allred, Brandon 57 Alston, Harold 57 Alston, Renette Denise 11 Alston, Tiffany 71 Amendolia, Jean 43, 134, 225 Amendolia, Mary Catherine 11, 232 Amos, Ben 71 Amsden, Bobbie 43 Amsden, Dominique Maria Anastasiou, Mary 43, 244, 248 Anaya, Michelle 71 Anderson, Anthony 71 Anderson, Jerald 11, 246 Anderson, Paul Audrey 11 Anderson, Shirley 190 Anson, David 6, 53, 144 Anthony, Wade 71 Anxiety 224-225 Anzio, Eddy 57, 238 Appleton, Michele 57, 105, 197, 240, 242, 248 Armer, Mike 57 Armstrong, Dawn 71 Arnold, Monika 190 Arrington, Alex 11, 100 Artis, Curtis 190 Artis, Lorie Ann 11 Artistry 148-149 Arwine, Patricia 57 Ascher, Christy 57, 77, 105, 216, 217, 245, 248 Ascher, Kendal 4, 43, 77, 134, 215, 236, 244, 248, 249, 256 Askew, Shelvon 57 Athletic s 96-97 Atkins, Christy 43, 101 Atkins, Tammy 57 Aubuchon, Belinda Kitchel 251 Austin, Gary 43 Austin, Kendra 71, 247 Ausura, Jessica 71, 242, 248 Auvil, Scott 43, 98, 194, 222 Avery, Samuel Bunn 11, 100, 101, 236 Avis, Leigh Anne 129, 239 Ayers, Martha 242 Bacote, Mamye 93, 88, 89 Bacote, Marlon 57, 108 Bacote, Nona 57, 126, 244 Bagby, Ann 163 Bagby, Donnis 43 Bagby, Rebecca Ann 11, 152, 229, 242 Bailey, Amy 71 Bailey, Angela Carol 11 Bailey, Charles 71 Bailey, Chery! 71 Bailey, Christy 71 Bailey, David 57 Bailey, George 71 Bailey, Mamie 190 Bailey, Michele 71 Bailey, Robyn 43, 238 Baine, John 101 Bak, Hyun Kyung 11 Bak, Woo 71, 238 Baker, Gracelyn 57, 105, 240, 248 Baker, Henry 11 Baker, Matt 43 Baker, Stephanie 71, 116, 239, 248 Bal, Terri 158, 241 Balchick, Randolph Dean 11 Baldwin, Brian Edward 11, 237 Baldwin, Triena 43 Ball, Jenny 71 Ball, Nancy Ellen 11, 198, 199, 249 Ballard, Latonya 43, 245 Balser, Andy 71, 238 Baltimore, Reggie 43, 114, 115, 116, 117 Bandy, Manuello 57 Bane, John 43 Banks, Ernest 43, 108 Banks, Kim 43 Banks, William 57, 124 Barbour, Jo Anne 186, 251 Barefoot, Karen 71, 126, 127 Barefoot, Sharon 71, 74, 199, 201, 248 Barfield, Valare Meshel 11 Barfield, Valere 244 Bargeron, Melissa 57, 238, 245 Barkley, Donnie 57 Barkley, Kevin G. 11 Barnes, John 57, 240 Barnes, Marvelle 11 Barnes, Tasha 57, 62, 170 Barnett, Amy 57, 105, 240 Barr, David 186, 187, 188, 230 Barringer, Shannon 71 Bartelt, Andrew 71, 240, 246 Bartlett, Jon 57, 240, 244 Bartlett, Stephanie 71 Baseball 100-101 Baskerville, Tammy 57 Baskerville, Tracy 43, 57 Basketball 124-127 Bass, Melissa 43, 158, 237, 238, 240, 241, 244 Bass, Paul 174 Bateman, Herb 23, 133 Bateman, Patrick 43 Bates, Eric 57, 108 Batte, Steve 57 Batten, Chanel 57, 245 Batten, Denise 71, 238 Battle, Warren 11, 170, 202 Bauer, Ilka 24, 25, 43, 241, 246 Baughans, Robert 43 Baum, Sonny 71 Baumgardner, Roy Charles 11 Bazemore, Eric 71 Beachan, Robert 108 Beamer, Amy 43, 236 Beamon, Jami 71, 237 Beauchesne, Lynnel 43, 111, 122, 218, 236 Beck, Joretta 71, 239 Beck, Kim 71 Beck, Kurt 43, 244 Beck, Phillip James 11, 184 Becker, Alison Louise 11, 238, 239 Becker, Dee Dee 43, 236, 248 Beddingfield, Brice 57 Bell, Calvin 57, 108 Bell, Chad 57 Bell, Lamesha 71 Bell, Tina 57 Bellinger, Charles 57 Bellinger, Tonya 57, 237, 241 Belmonte, David 43, 236, 239, 241, 242, 243, 246 Belmonte, Jef 71 Belt, Janet 43, 237, 244 Belt, Paula 71 Belt, Robert Christerpher 11 Belt, Scott 244 Belvin, Marjorie 116 Belvin, Missy 71, 73, 117 Benavidez, Melissa 71, 239, 241 Bender, Jenny 71, 239 Benefield, Dorothy 71 Benjamin, Susie 71 Bennett, Carl 57, 142 Benson, Jeff 57 Benz, Harry F. 11, 18, 102, 103, 157, 179, 236, 241 Berg, Bruce 57 Berg, Sandra Gene 11 Bergenstock, Dawn 71 Bergeron, Melissa 71 Berryman, Michelle 57 Bertrand, Sherri 57, 238 Best Friends 228, 229 Best, Angela 244 Best, Arthella 71 Bethea, Lamont 43 Bethea, Steve 43 Bevacqua, Elana Marie 13, 30, 39, 143, 152, 156, 197, 196, 207, 226, 227, 236, 238, 241, 249 Bevins, Brian 43, 166, 167, 179, 236, 237, 241, 246, 248 Biggs, Angela Alve 9, 13 Biggs, Lawrence 71 Biggs, Nehemiah 57 Bimler, Gayle 57 Bimler, Kurt 43 Bishop, Karen 71 Bishop, Macy 71 Bittner, Lisa Ann 13, 14, 30, 140, 160, 161, 236, 243 ack, Barry 13, 244 ack, Beverly 71, 238, 242 lack, Douglas M. 13, 97 03 ackburn, Angelia 244 ackwell, Alicia Colette 13, 37, 244, 245 ackwell, Robyn M. 13, 165 air, Shaun 57, 250 akely, Scott Eric 13 anchard, Jennifer 71, 238 DO+OOD DODOON Blankenship, Eugene 43 Blount, Celestine 85 Biunt, Gloria Jean 13, 245 Boddie, Helena 57 Boddie, Joyce 43 Boldy, Jim 244, 246 Bolt, Brian 43 Bond, Jamie 43, 106, 108, 162, 215, 250 Bonnett, Kitty 94 Boone, Bernard 57 Boone, Christina 43 Boone, Katina 71 Boothe, Charles 124 Boothe, Marcus 57, 124 Boothe, Vosslyn M. 13, 171, 244 Borders li, James H. 13 Borders, Patty 57, 171 Born, Jimmy 71 Bottoms, Christopher C. 13 Bouteiller, Allyson 43, 101, 242 Bowden, John Albert 13 Bowden, Marcus 57 Bowen, Ken 18, 85, 93, 132, 148, 149, 150, 251 Bowman, Steve 43 Bowser, Tricia 57 Boyd Jr., David Wayne 13 Boyd, Julie 57, 110, 195, 248 Boyd, Regina 71, 241 Boyd, Tamara 43, 199 Brabrand, Douglas James 13, 84, 91, 134, 135, 157, 236, 241, 243 Brabrand, Scott 103, 233 Bracken, Amy Jo 13, 154, 155, 161, 202, 243, 246 Bracken, Mike 71 Bradford, Douglas Owen 13, 120, 134, 136, 169, 240, 246, 249 Bradley, Angelique Cherie 13 Bradley, David 57 Brake, Todd A. 13 Branch, Charemon 57 Branch, Glenda 57, 238, 245, 246 Branch, Kim 239 Brandenburg, Allison 71 Brandenburg, Amy 71 Brandt, Berkeley 24, 43 Brandt, Jerry 71 Branning, Lori 43, 240 Brant, Kim 43, 207, 240, 248 Braswell, Sallie 85, 190 Braxton, Robin 57 Braxton, Yolanda 71 Bray, Amy 43, 241 Breitbeil, Jack 57, 80, 238 Breitbeil, Jim 43, 238 Brewer, Garry 57 Brewer, Leslie 43 Brewer, Nichelle 71 Bridges, Chuck 43, 238, 239 Bridges, Mark 71 Bridgett, Tiljuana 71 Bright, Amy 57, 240, 248 Brinkley, Bevan 71 Britt, Brian 43, 204 Britt, Joy 43 Britt. Michelle 71 Brittingham, Jennifer 57 Brock, Diane 43 Brock, Juanita 57, 245 Brocks, Jennifer 71, 202, 242, 243, 248 Brookman, Cari 71, 124 Brookman, Shane 124 Brooks, Angela Kay 13, 39, 112, 236 Brooks, Jennifer 241 Brooks, Nelson 85, 190 Brooks, R.J. 85 Brooks, Rhonda 43, 165, 201, 207, 238, 240, 248 Brooks, Richard 134, 135 Brooks, Robert 24, 43, 77 Brooks 186 Brown, Clifford 13, 106, 108, 200 Brown, Daniel 71 Brown, Deanna Kay 13, 134, 196, 236, 249 Brown, Eric 37, 71 Brown, Fannie 182 Brown, Farah 71, 239 Brown, Janise 57 Brown, Joyce 176 Brown, Joyce 43 Brown, Judy 251 Brown, Larissa 57, 238, 240 Brown, Lisa 57 Brown, Nichelle 57 Brown, Troy 43 Brown, Un Hui Nia 13 Brown, Yvonne 85 Browne, Tejardo 57, 71, 250 Browning, Sean 43, 118, 119 Brunson, Edna 43, 239, 242 Brushwood, Mark 71 Bryant, Linton 198 Buch, Susan 43, 57, 105 143, 194, 236, 238, 239 241, 242 Buchanan, Michael 43, 237 Buckart, Nick 251 Buckhorn, Alexander 13 244 Bucklew, Eric 71 Buckley, Stacie 43, 152 199, 242 Bui, Hung Quoc 13, 169 179, 241, 246, 249 Bui, Hung 43 Bullock, Jim 85, 244 Bullock, Randy 57, 108 “ck, Vincent 43, 108 Index 237 ORCHESTRA. Front Row: Steve Cloutier; John Casker; Anne Jenkins; Kim Vaccarelli; Erica Greene; Vicki Weather- ford; Stephanie Rose; Jennifer Blanchard; Rhonda Brooks. Second Row: Tim Jarrett; Sonja Stills; Nicki Fuller; Adrianne Grargham; Jocelyn Lovell; Sung Hong; Theresa Hershberger; Angela Foster; Kim Rice; Jose Montanez; Siomara Dingle. Third Row: Matthew Galo; Bobby Corbin; Jacquie Parna- cott; Ericka Crbin; Maryann Horch; Thomasine Dixon; Chris- tine Williams; April Gorbett. Fourth Row: Mary Lydon; Amelia Hunt; Shawn Massey; Ronald McDavid; Glenda Branch; Charles West; Woo Bak; David Quigley; Sophia Street; Beverly Black; Kristin Zeier. ACCAPELLA CHOIR. Front Row: Debbie Nataupsky; Kim Coleman; Jennifer Way; Kitten Rivers; Liz Alexander; Stacy Slade; Elana Bevacqua; Patience Johnson; Cathie Freeland; Sherri Bertrand; LaTise Donaldson; Sharon Choi; Lynn Flow- ers. Second Row: Kim Hines; Shelia Simons; Stacey Cofield; Sharyn Saro; Sharon Filicko; Christa Nelson; Molly Snyder; Tamera Gregory; David Stout; Michelle Wallace; Shannon Wilson; Susan Wyvill; Michele Osborne. Third Row: Charles West; Tim Robertson; David Umphlett; Scott Vaughan; Ar- row Foster; Regina Powers; Alison Becker; Michelle Janke; Peggy Green; Susan Buch; Martha Restor; Joanna King. 238 Index MARCHING BAND. Front Row: Chris Adams; Kim Dillon; Christine Lumpkin; Robyn Rose; Sharon Wertz; Christine Cooke; Mike Cockrell. Second Row: Billy Snyder; Romel Cayetano; Don Hacke; Ryan Hale; Kim Vaccarelli; Jennifer Blanchard; Alisha Hart; Lisa Robinson; Jenny Jones; Lisa Mar- tin; Lee Edwards; Andy Balser; John Tucker; Mike Mangos- ing, Jon Hammong. Third Row: Lisa Hudson; Michelle Calla- han; Shannon Drawdy; Stephanie Rose; Catherine Hanna- Heise; Amy Walsh; Serena Menge; Diana Vaughan; Anne Jenkins; Mary Alexander; John Casker; Denise Batten; James Ellington; Karla Johnson. Fourth Row: Shiloh Michaels; John Peterson; Steve Cloutier; Jay Wilson; Kwame Shabazz; Feli- cia Menge; Kim Copeland; Michelle Morris; Kim Graham; Rebecah Gould; Lynnell Robinson; Robyn Bailey; DeVeda Davis; Tonil Will; Raynell Robinson; Melissa Bargeron. Fifth Row: Amy Everitte; Karen Daniels; Heather Karas; Amy Rencok. Sixth Row: Ashley Neal; Dietra Green; Ellis Jeffer- son; Randy Jordon; Stephan Williams; Eddid McDaniel; Jack 7 Breitbeil; Chris Hylton; Chris McClain; Jim Breitbeil; Paul © Marquez; Todd Filer; Richard LaCroix; Chuck Bridges; Paul Alaex; Melissa Bass; Jackie Parnacott; Katy O'Connell. Sev- enth Row: Charles West; Earl Smith; Benji Kelley; David: Etwaroo; Rachel Rice; Brian Mangosing; Becky Fox; Chris Stenson; Neil Greubel; Eddy Anzio; Nick Hadley; Roger Heatherly; Rhonda Felton; Sykima Lee; Preston Stenson. | Eighth Row: Bonnie West; Sarah Ing; Melinda Massie; Amy Solomon; Yvette Samuels; Susan Gibbons; Erica Greene; Diane Stokes; Anna Coite; Andrea Derby; Jennifer Joy; Laris- sa Brown; Beth Dodd; Rhonda Cunningham; Siomara Din- gle. SHOW AND JAZZ CHOIR. Front Row: Mike Cockrell; Bill Wilmoth; Scott Gray; Chris Adams; Chuck Bridges; David Daniels; David Wiggs. Second Row: Christy Gianettino; Monica Holloway; Christa Nelson; Edna Brunson; Kippy McGehee; Kim Hines; Leigh Rice; Tina Hankins; Stephanie Custer; Stacy Slade, president; Kim Tidwell; Carrie Thomp- son, Showband president. Third Row: Marie Rountree; Mike Lett; Victor Self; Keith Piercy; Derek Thornton; An- tone Porter; Steve Wilson; Mike Luper; David Belmonte; _ Andrew Tidwell. Fourth Row: Jenny Jones; Caryn Wooley; Stephanie Neely; Michelle Janke; Nicki Hinson; Candace Hundley, choreographer; Peggy Green, vice president; Ra- chael Phillips; Michelle Campbell; Angel Camden; Molly Snyder; Lori Horne; Kelli Knight; Cheryl Shuman. | |MIXED CHORUS. Front Row: Lin Patrick; Christine Lump- | ' j | | | | kin; Stephanie Baker; Michelle Johnson; Angel Damron; Amy Hudson; Joretta Beck; Ron Friend. Second Row: Dar- rell Alan; Andre Lynn; Nathaniel Speller; Michelle Idele; Brian Harper; Jenny Bender; Lee Greenhalgh. SWING ENSEMBLE. Front Row: Alison Becker, president; Kitten Rivers, vice president; Leigh Ann Avis, vice president; , Susan Buch, vice president; Shannon McInnis; Melinda Mas- sie; Cindy Ledford; Kim Owen. Second Row: Beth Skorupa; | Farah Brown; Carolyn Woolard; Kim Branch; Dellphine Gar- ‘ris; Kim Wilson; Heather Walker. Third Row: Martha Rec- tor; Melissa Benavidez; Shauntae Stallings; Tracey Burley; Amy Swanson, Alison Moir. Index Bunn, Lavonda 43 Burch, Kim 71 Burden, Mike 57, 173 Burgess, Angie 71, 237 Burgess, Kenneth Alan 13 Burkart, Nick 43, 241 Burkett, Karen 57, 240, 248 Burley, Anita Renee 13, 112 Burley, Tracy 71, 239 Burroughs, Jaynee 43, 236 Burroughs, Kristine 71 Burroughs, Ricky 43, 120 Burroughs, Ronaldg13 Burton, Bonner 71 Butcher, Brian 57, 241, 248 Butler, Barney 57 Butler, Dwayne 112 Butler, Steve 124 Butts, Gary 57, 116, 117 Butts, Keane 72 Buttwertz, Mark 245 Buxton, Wake 43 Byrd, Heather 57, 242, 245 Cain, Vannetta 57, 244, 246 Caine, Larry 72, 80, 116 Caine, Michael 72 Caine, Monica Rena 13, 62 Calbert, Chris 57 Calbert, Jason 72 Call, Bobby 72 Call, Sandra 228, 190 Callahan, Michelle 57, 238, 244 Camavena, Paul 241 Camden, Angel 43, 217, 239 Camm, David 57, 124 Camm, Jeff 43, 124, 244 Campbell, Hugh Baldwin 13, 241 Campbell, Michelle 43, 111, 239 Campbell, Patrice Diana 15, 241 Campbell, Selina Denise 15, 240, 244 Campbell, Sharon 57 Campbell, Shelly 72 Campbell, Stacy 57 Canada, Tonia 72, 73 Cane, Larry 80 Canfield, Shawn Derek 15, 244 Cannon, David 57 Cannon, Kim 43, 129, 180, 194, 236, 246, 248 Canty, Kimberly Lisa 15 Caplan, Zhan 241, 242, 246 Carmean, Serena Elizabeth 15, 30, 73, 134, 140, 154, 161, 2 36, 242 Carpenter, Spencer 72 Carraway, Audra 72, 247 Carraway, Deborah 176 Carraway, Tara 43, 129, 247 Carroll, Diane 171, 247 Carroll, Tremayne 43 Carter, Madeleine 190 Carter, Melvin 72 Carter, Willie 72 Carver, John Clifton 15, 152, 242 Carver, Tina 72 Casker, John 72, 238 Cassel, Joey 108 Cassel, Ricky 100 Casson, Frances 94 Catlett, John Edward, Jr. 15, 100, 214, 244 Catron, Jerry 244 Catron, Lisa 44, 244 Catron, Toni 44 Caulkett, Jamie 72 Cave, Audra Cathleen 15, 237, 249 Cayetano, Romel 72, 238 Caywood, John 84, 85, 94, 186, 194, 200, 251, 252 Chambers, Cee Cee 72 Chambers, Sean 44, 160, 163, 240, 242, 243 Chamblee, Deval Lorenzo 15 Chandler, Eric Bernard 15 Chapman, Daniel 44 Chatman, Casonya Michelle 15, 245 Chavers, Marcus 44 Chavis, Melanie Lynn 15 Cheerleading 110-111 Chengiah, Margaret 85, 88, 89 Chenkin, Gary 116, 155 Cherry, Latonya 72 Cherry, Shonda 72 Chhay, Chanreathana 245 Chittenden, Carolyn 93, 112, 130, 131, 182, 183, 230 Choi, Jae Soo 15 Choi, Mike 72 Choi, Sharon 44, 238, 241 Ciarlo, Fred 112 Ciot ta, Anna 72 Claiborne, Alvin 44 Clark, Joann 169 Clark, Twanda 185 Clarke, J.J. 246 Clarke, Jawando 168, 250 Clarke, Jay 44 Clarke, Kelli 44, 245 Claud, Patrick 44 Clayton, Cephas, Jr. 15 Cleary, Nina Rena 15, 187, 220, 221, 229, 244, 245 Clements, Sandy 17 Cleveland, Sherri 72 Clevenson, Elaine 85, 186, 191 Click, Wendy 105 Closing 253-256 Cloutier, Sandra Lea 15 Cloutier, Steve 238, 244 Cockrell, Deborah Lynn 15, 174, 196, 244, 245 Cockrell, Michael Kevin 15, 144, 238, 239 Codispotti, Maria 15, 105 Cofield, Stacey 238 Cogdell, Dallas 72 Cohen, Amy 237, 240, 248 Cohen, Lisa 44 Coite, Anna 238 Coker, Lee 5, 44, 105, 236, 242, 243, 248 Colbert, Travis 72 Cole, Karen 74, 110, 111, 122, 195, 236, 240, 248 Cole, Sharon 74, 110, 122, 199, 236, 240, 248 Coleman, Eugene B. 15, 106, 108, 200, 244 Coleman, Jereld 190 Coleman, Kim 238 Collar, Dawn 72 Collar, Deanna Marie 15 Collins, Christopher W. 15, 186, 207, 208, 240 Colter, Peter 149 Colter, Rhoda 34, 86, 229, 245 Colton, Paul 72, 148, 149, 150, 251 Colvard, Michael Thomas 15 Comeaux, Christi L. 15 Compton, Chris 108 Computers math 168-169 Cones, Lanie 72, 242 Conkey, Steve 44, 241 Conn, Marty 44, 61, 98, 99, 129, 194, 236, 241, 248 Connelly, Tracy 72 Conti, Robert James 15 Conway, Derrick 106, 108, 120, 171 Cook, Gerard 44, 106, 108, 199 Cooke, Caroline 240 Cooke, Charles 72 Cooke, Kristen 44, 238 Coolbear, Anneli 72 Cooper, Gaye 112, 115 Cooper, Wanza 72 Copeland, Kim 72, 238, 241 Copes, Jason B. 15 Corbin, Angela 72 Corbin, Bobby 44, 202, 238 Corbin, Ericka 238 Corlett, Mary Anne 44, 105, 236, 242, 243, 246 Corliss, John Duane 15 Cornell, Kim 72, 105, 247 Corrick, David William 15, 164, 165, 230 Corson, Kelly Stewart 15 Costa, Bryan 112 Cousins, Jewel 72 Cowl, Michael Lynn 15 Cox, Kevin 248 Cox, Margaret F. 16 Craven, Krista 72, 73, 115, 116, 241 Craven, Patrick Douglas 16, 116, 120, 121, 236 Crawley, Adriene Roshell 16 Crawley, Chrystal 72 Crawley, Deborah 44 Creswell, Sally 190 Crippen, Sara 86 Cropper, Jomeaeia 72 Cropper, Kelby Lamar 16, 244 Cropper, Kelby 244 Cross Country 116-117 Crow, Kathy 72, 98, 122, 240 Crow, Kristy 72 Crowder, Cathi 112, 116, 199, 236, 240, 248 Crowder, Steven 44 Crowe, Paul 72 Cullipher, David 72 Culp, Courtney Reynolds 16, 129, 202, 241 Culp, David 158, 240, 246, 248 Culture 154-159 Cundiff, Anna 190 Cunningham, Jared 72 Cunningham, Kim 72 Cunningham, Larissa 44 Cunningham, Rhonda 44, 238, 244 Cunningham, Tammy 17, 44, 228, 240 Cunningham, Traci 44 Cursy, Andre 101 Curtis, Amour 111, 165 Curtis, Ponte 124 Custer, David 98 Custer, Stephanie Lynn 16, 232, 239, 249 Cutchin, Wayne 72 Cutter, Brian 120 Cypress, Andre 44 D'urso, Dellana 44, 77, 104, 105, 112, 126, 127, 236, 248 Daley, Rachel 72 Damron, Angel 72, 122, 123, 239 Daniel, Angela Dawn 16 Daniel, Chris 72 Daniel, Jodie 6, 72 Daniel, Scott 232 Daniels, David 239, 240, 246 Daniels, Jonathon 176 Daniels, Karen 72, 77, 238 Darnell, Rick 101 Darnley, Heather 44 Dating 202-205 Daughtrey, Kendal 44 Davenport, Ricky 44, 124 Davis, Ann 112, 201, 211, 236, 240, 248 Davis, Chris 44 Davis, De'veda 44, 238 Davis, Diane Denise 16, 34, 244, 245 Davis, George Parker 4, 16, 30, 133, 134, 166, 167, 169, 218, 226, 236, 237, 246, 249 Davis, Janet 44 Davis, John 72, 191 Davis, Joi Elaine 16 Davis, Joseph 44 Davis, Kirk 44, 240 Davis, Lamont Hal, Jr. 16, 176 Davis, Michael 44, 84, 248 Davis, Michele Marie 16, 245 Davis, Michelle 44, 236 Davis, Patty 44, 99, 153, 242 Davis, Paul 72 Dawson, Joan 86, 189 Day, Patrick 101, 240, 246 Dean, Matthew 44 Dearing, Dawn 44 Deberry, Amy 44, 243, 248 Deberry, Doug 101, 240, 248 Debroux, Caroline 112 Debroux, Linda 246 Debroux, Mark 44 Delk, Dion 44, 245 Deloria, Joe 44, 119, 240, 248 Demeno, Susan 16 Dempsey, Jacqueline 122, 198, 201, 245 Demuth, Steve 72, 240, 242 Dennehey, Kathy 44, 179, 241, 246 Dennis, Mike 72 Dent, Delphia 44 Derby, Andrea 72, 238 Desper, Sue 44, 244, 245 Dickens, Derrick 132 Dickinson, Doug 113, 115, 117 Dickerson, Latonya Shavette 16, 111, 199, 236, 237 Dickerson, Ronald 16, 245 Dillon, Kevin 72 Dillon, Kimberly J. 16, 238 Dingle, Siomara 44, 238, 240 Dixon, Betty 12, 111, 155 Dixon, Christy 72 Dixon, Marty 108 Dixon, Robert 72 Dixon, Stanley 108 Dixon, Steven 220 Dixon, Tamara 16 Dixon, Terry G. 16, 220 Dixon, Thomasine 72, 238 Doane, Rob 72, 241, 242 Dodd, Beth 238 Dodson, Lamont 44 Doherty, Lori 44 Dollar, Katie 72, 201, 242 Dollar, Matt 44, 203 Dollyhigh, Sammy 66, 116, 117, 120, 236, 240 Donaldson, Latise 238, 247 Donnelly, Teri 44, 105, 134, 141, 222, 229, 236, 248 Donovan, Stephen 72, 240 Dorsey, Heather 44 Dorst, Mitchell N. 16 Douglas, Horatio 44, 244 Douglas, Joyce E. 86, 136, 249 Douglas, Minerva B. 86 Downes, Bob 44 Drama 152-153 Drawdy, Shannon 238 Dresbach, Betty 86, 162 Drewery, Jim 72 Drouin, Robert Alan 16 Duncan, Jason Daniel 16, 160, 216, 217, 218, 237, 241, 243, 246 Duncan, Ryan 3, 61, 108, 162, 199, 237, 241, 242, 243, 246, 248 Dungee, Mary 86, 155 Dunham, Dawn Marie 16 Dunn, Chris 44 Dunn, Jennifer 72 Dunn, John 108 Dupree, Ernestine 190, 228 East, Russel 124 Easter, Scott 44, 106, 108, 120, 204, 236, 248 Easterday, David 44, 245 Eddy, David 86, 166, 167 Edison, Anne 86, 93, 140, 225, 236 Edmunds, Lamonica Lavett 16 Education 132-133 Edwards, Latonya 72 Edwards, Tracie Leigh 16, 238 Elefante, Barbara 72 Elko, Michele 44 Ellington, James Earl 8, 16, 120, 238 Elliott, Denise 72, 83, 241, 242 Elliott, Denke 246 Elliott, Linda Michelle 16 Index 239 LATIN CLUB. Front Row: Kim Fulton; Kim Tidwell; Anna Walke; Jung Kim; Jon Bartlett; Kelli Knight; Lori Horne; Laura Reiger; Tricia Quantz; Karla Ricks; Tammie Cunning- ham; Teresa Hause; Billie Kibler. Second Row: Mike Walker; Joe DeLoria; Stephen Persky; Mike Ruest; Scott Umphlett; Nicole Tucker; Kristy Ricks; Carrie Thompson, Lisa Robin- son; Selena Hankins; Mrs. Sigrid Lawrence, sponsor. Third Row: Wes Russell; Jevon Scott; Bill Wilmoth; Mark Royal; Scott Layman; Rick Parnell; Keith Piercy; Don Sabo; David Culp. Fourth Row: Patrick Day; John Barnes; Douglas Brad- ford; David Umphlett; Darryl Jones; Scott Hart; Melissa Bass; Jackie Withers; Jennifer Payne; Becky Fox; Selina Campbell; Angela Kim. 240 Index SPANISH CLUB. Front Row: Dietra Green, president; Vic- tor Albea, vice president; Suzy McDaniel, treasurer; Rhonda Brooks, secretary; Victor Self, sergeant at arms; Siomara Din- gle; Jose Montanez; Melissa Pereira; Kim Glenn; Kathy Crow; Lori Branning; Dorsie Fryrear; Paula White; Steven Donovan. Second Row: John Gould; Unchu Ko; Matt Naz- zaro; D’Jarlis Smith; Seung Hong; Robert Goodall; Kim Brant; Chris Collins; Sharon Filicko; Robyn Rose; Beth Fleischer. Third Row: Mrs. Lisa Margolin, sponsor; Lydia Scott; Caroline Cooke; Jewel Scott; Dianne Stokes; Erica) Greene; Renshaw King; Karl Reynolds; Jeff Williams; Sean Pierre Chambers; Kirk Davis; William Sorenson; Brian Klose. shee 4 FRENCH CLUB. Front Row: Lisa VanGuilder; Karen Cole; Cathi Crowder; Aimee Thornton; Danielle Smelzer; Tracy Norcutt; Sharon Cole; Jody Mirmelstein; Peggy Huebner; Amanda Smith; Carrie Smith; Anna Mulrine; Todd Filer; Andrew Bartelt; Madame Rolande Malval, sponsor. Second Row: Debbie Nataupsky; Katy O’Connell; Larissa Brown; Steve DeMuth; Dawn Gremer; Nikki Mercer; Deenie Lane; Robyn Mooney; Laura Martin; Allyson Eubank; Su Yu; Ra- chel Suttle; Cathy Paul; Karen Burkett. Third Row: Ric} Parnell; Doug DeBerry; Ashley Young; Gracelyn Baker; Mi- chelle Appleton; P.J. Pcsolinski; Amy Barnett; Ann Davi:.,|- F Jillian Richardson; Amy Cohen; Amy Bright; Alison Healy] § f le % y Fourth Row: Rich Panuska; William Phillips; Kellie McMas-| @ ter; Shannon Gillikin; Kellie Allen; Amy Swanson; Jennifé.|. Agnew, Elizabeth Union; Sammy Dollyhigh; Scott Aller ,|)| Meridith Gooch; Allison Gooch, Kirsten Killackey; Randy Youens; David Daniels; Jim Lin. | GERMAN CLUB. Front Row: David Vance, president; Theresa Ellison, vice president; Crystal Taylor, secretary; Amy Hilker, treasurer; Rob Doane; Kathy Dennehey; Jennifer Brooks; Troy Sprott; Zhan Caplan; Kim Owen; Doris Grinstead; Tonya Bellinger. Second Row: Tommy Zuckerwar; Anthony King; Petrina Gattuso; Phillip Stevens; Diana Payne; Susan Buch; Elizabeth Pingel; Sarah Worthington; Krista Craven; Diane Walker; Jocelyn Lovell. Third Row: James Harris; Chris Hylton; Charles Lewis; Wendy Klich; Nick Burkart; Mary Alexander; David Galyon; Paul Camarena; Steve Conke; Andy Thurmond; Larry Paffrath; David Mummerth; Hugh Campbell; Lonnie Fender; Mrs. Terri Bal, sponsor. GEOGRAPHY CLUB. Front Row: Patrice Campbell, president; Toni Winn, vice president; Carmen Johnson, secretary; Alisha Hart, treasurer; Sykima Lee, historian; Shawn Massey, reporter; Jerome Safford; Jeff Puckette; Denise Elliott. Second Row: Regina Boyd; Toya Williams; Elissa Haines; Melissa Benavidez. Third Row: Mrs. Barbara Poplin, sponsor; Kim Copland; Kristi Wilson; Chad Melago; Jay Wilson; Mike Holloway; Chris Gibson; Jim Huff. MODEL UNITED NATIONS. Front Row: Amanda Smith; Christine Robinson; Elana Bevacqua; Cathy _ Paul; Jeff A.R. Jones; Chong Kim; Stephen Persky; Greg Rollins. Second Row: Wes Russell; Brian | Bevins; Ed Myers; Harry Benz; Will Saunders; Chris Wade; Randy Youens; Dietra Green. Third Row: _ Doudlas Brabrand; Lenny Familant; Jason Duncan; Scott Layman; Ryan Duncan; Brock Klich; John _ Allen; Don Sabo. FRENCH CLUB. Front Row: Heidi Hoeft; Marika Virtanen; Constance Fulps; Quoc Bui; Amy Bray; Madame Rolande Malval, sponsor; Terry Trojak; Jennifer Leslie; Dana Shenhar; Juanita Venable; Sharon Choi. Second Row: Cindy Filer, president; Marty Conn, co-vice president; Greg Slemp, co- _ vice president; Chong Kim, reporter; Scott Lambroff, photographer; Ryan Duncan, sergeant at arms; | Brian Butcher, treasurer; Amelia Hunt, secretary. Third Row: Brian Bevins; Chip Triplett; Paul He- drick; Courtney Culp; Melissa Bass; David Belmonte; Angela Kim; Ilka Baure; Wes Russell; MaryAnn Horch. Index Elliott, Mark 44 Ellis, Steven Keith 16 Ellison, Kevin Lewis 16, 100, 106, 108, 109, 169, 200, 201, 244, 245 Ellison, Teresa 44, 236, 241, 242, 245 Epling, Tanya 72 Epperson, Paige 44, 104, 105 Ermish, Gary 44, 237, 248 Ester, Billy 186, 190 Etwaroo, David Shivaun 16, 238 Etwaroo, Indira 153 Etwaroo, Sunita 72, 246 Eubank, Allyson 72, 98, 240 Evans, Alex 72 Evans, Francine 72 Everitt, Amy 72, 80, 194, 238 Eversole, Brenda 186, 188 Ewin, Lamisha Lynette 16, 19 Faculty 85-95 Faison, Troy Pearson 19, 236 Familant, Lenny A. 19, 241, 242, 243 Familant, Sima 72 Faulkner, Gerald 72 Fauntleroy, Jerry 244 Fauntleroy, Richard 111 Favor, Tanya Terrelle 19, 155 Fedy, Brian 183 Fegel, Anjanette 72, 122 Felton, Rhonda 72, 238 Fender, Lonnie 241 Fennell, Gloria 44 Fennell, Michele 19, 244 Fennell, Wanda 72 Ferguson, D.J. 44, 246 Ferguson, Debbie 251 Ferrell, Julie 86, 202, 204, 243, 251 Ferrell, Terry 108 Ferrier, Vicki 72 Field Hockey 104-105 Filer, Cynthia Gayle 19, 30, 134, 236, 241, 249 Filer, Todd 72, 236, 238, 240 Filicko, Sharon 44, 238, 240 248 Findlay, Jeremy 72 Findlay, Michael David 19, 245 Fitchett, Robin 44, 179, 248 Fitzgerald, Jeff 246 Fitzgerald, Joel 44 Fitzgerald, Maurice G. 87 Fladger, Vernica 75 Fleischer, Beth 44, 240, 242 Fleming, Scott 44, 210, 213 Flemming, Rhonda 44, 245 Flippen, Christine 44, 194 Flippen, Darrell Kaneith 19, 112, 114 Flippen, Tenecia 177, 237 Floro, Scott Matthew 19 Flowers, Marva Lynn 19, 238, 244, 245 Floyd, Michelle 75 Flythe, Ronald 220, 221 Football 106-109 Forbes, Elizabeth 250 Forbes, Rhonda 75 Ford, Renee 44, 181 Ford, Stephanie 75 Forehand, Gregory 75 Forehand, Jody 44 Forehand, Melinda 75, 105, 122, 197 Forster, Joe 44 Foster, Angela 44, 238 Foster, Arrow 108, 238 Foster, Jan 87 Foster, Jerry Carter 19, 155, 244 Fox, Becky 238, 240, 246 Fox, J.D. 108 Fox, Jeannie 244 Franceschi, Michael 75, 108 Frank, Jason 60 Frazier, Veronica 60 Freeland, Cathie 60, 238 Freeman, Carla 183 Freeman, Kenneth 44 Freshmen 70-83 Friend, Ron 60, 239 Fryear, Crystal 75 Fryer, Beth 75 Fryrear, Dorsie 240, 244 Fuchs, Chucky 72 Fuller, Nicole 75, 147, 238 Fulps, Constance 24, 44, 241 Fulps, Michael 75, 207 Fulton, Kim 44, 240 Furman, Daniel Lee 9, 219, 228 Furneyhough, Meredith 75, 116 Gable, Randall 75 Gainer, Edith Marie 19 Gaines, Pam 44 Gale, Terri 75 Gallman, Lisa M. 19 Galo, Elizabeth Anne 19, 152, 160, 179, 242, 243 Galo, Matthew 75, 146, 238 Galyon, David 241 Gammon, Brian 44 Ganescu, George 75 Ganescu, Monica 60 Ganoe, Leonard 60 Garnett, Crystal 44, 244 Garrett, Trina 60, 245 Garris, Dellphine 60, 239 Garris, Robert 75 Gary, Jeffrey Warren 19, 244 Gary, Napoleon 19, 124, 4125, 126, 127 Gaskin, Sean 155 Gaskins, Wendy 75 Gatling, Kevin 75 Gattuso, Petrina 47, 241 Gault, Kristine 60 Gay, Thomas 91 Gayle, Jay 47 Gayle, Jeffrey 60 Gaylon, David 60 Geho, Patty 60 Gellner, David Conrad 19, 237 George, Lisa 60 Gettys, Stan 75 Gianettino, Christa 60, 194, 218, 239 Gibbons, Karen 60 Gibbons, Susan 75, 80, 238 Gibson, Chris 75, 241 Gilbert, Audrey 176 Gilbert, William 60 Gillars, Mindy Noel 19, 244 Gillette, Darrin 60 Gilliam, Cynthia 87 Gilliam, Harvey Lee 19 Gillikin, Ginny 47 Gillikin, Shannon 75, 240, 242 Gilmont, Suzy 19, 47 Gioia, Troy 47, 237 Glenn, Kim 47, 122, 236, 240 Glenn, Scott 75 Gliebe, Drew 75 Gliebe, Karen 47, 111, 194, 231 Goduti, Mike 60 Godwin, Sandra Lynne 19 Goff, Christopher Van 19, 244 Goins, Chris 75 Goldston, Dee 60 Golf 118-119 Gonzales, Mark 242 Gooch, Allison 74, 75, 240 Gooch, Meredith 74, 75, 240 Goodall, Robert 60, 240 Goodbred, Kim 60 Goode, Jamey 60 Gooden, Dwayne 60 Goodrich, David 75, 120 Goodwin, Shane 75 Goodwyn, Jean 75 Goody, Terry 182 Gorbett, April 75, 147, 238 Gorbett, John Robert 19 Gordon, Scott 75 Gore, Devita Nicole 19, 220, 221, 237, 244, 245 Gosine, Sean 60 Gould, John 47, 108, 240 Gould, Lauren 229 Gould, Rebecah 75, 238, 242 Gowers, Jeff 75 Graham, Kimberly 75, 238 Grainger, John 244 Grainger, Robert 75 Granger, Glenn 60 Grant, Jordan 47, 179, 237 Grantham, Adrianne 75, 238 Graves, J. kelly 19 Gray, David 60 Gray, John 47 Gray, Scott 208, 212, 239 Gray, Wiliiam Scott 19, 245 Green, Dietra 47, 134, 155, 156, 162, 194, 226, 227, 238, 240, 241, 242, 243, 248 Green, Karen Doreen 19 Green, Margaret Noble 19 Green, Peggy 105, 134, 201, 236, 238, 239 Greene, Carolyn 105 Greene, Carolyn 60, 75 Greene, Curtis 251 Greene, Erica 47, 238, 240 Greene, Gwendolyn 47 Greene, Wanda 60 Greenhalgh, Lee 75, 239 Greenhalgh, Mark 47 Gregory, Barry 60 Gregory, Elisha 60 Gregory, Tamera 47, 238 Gremer, Dawn 75, 105, 127, 240, 242, 248 Greubel, Neil 75, 238 Grew, Michelle 60, 105, 236, 248 Griffin, Lynne 87 Griffiths, Mike 47 Grimaldi, Teresa 75 Grinstead, Doris 75, 241 Grinstead, Mike 20, 91 Grist, Kathy 60 Grosbach, Aaron 60, 166, 237 Groshong, Georgia Diane 19 Grosse, Mark 233 Grygier, Wendy 75 Guice, Pamela Elizabeth 21, 242, 244 Guilford, Kim 47 Gunter, Lori Ann 21 Gunter, Marva Jacquot 87, 159, 189 Gunter, Turner 87, 184, 185 Gupta, Shalini 75, 246 Gymnastics 122-123 Haas, Melanie L. 87, 96, 115 Hacke, Don 238 Hackley, Natarsha 75 Haddix, Shandra 60 Hadley, Nick 47, 238 Haines, Elissa 75, 241, 247 Halabuk, Chris tine 60 Halabuk, James 47 Hale, Bryan 75 Hale, Ryan 238 Hall Of Fame 130-131 Hall, Bret 108 Hall, Tephanie 75, 244 Hallett, Charlotte 21 Hamilton, Alton 47 Hamilton, Danny 75 Hamilton, Glynis 47 Hamilton, Jackie 223 Hamlin, Jackie 75 Hamlin, Jaqueline 47 Hammond, Jon 75, 238 Hammonds, Michelle 60 Hampker, Molly 34, 87, 229, 245 Hankins, Selena Maria 21, 134, 138, 214, 237, 240, 245 Hankins, Tina 47, 138, 215, 239, 248 Hanks, Emma Lou 186, 188 Hanna-Heise, Catherine 60, 238 Hansen, Becky 75 Hansen, Bonnie Evelyn 21 Hansin, John 75 Hardin, Dennis 47 Harding, Teresa 60 Hardy, Claude 60, 124 Hardy, Dexter 60, 108 Hardy, Tim 75 Hargraves, Brian 47, 60 Hargrove, Chain 60 Hargrove, Kdean 75, 221 Harner, C.K. 87 Harper, Brian James 21 Harper, Brian 17, 239 Harrell, Alan 75 Harrell, Jeff 75 Harrington, Sibyl Denise 21 Harris, Clarence 75 Harris, Daniel 60 Harris, Diane 60, 244 Harris, Eric 60, 124, 125 Harris, Everett 75, 120 Harris, James 45, 199, 220, 221, 241 Harris, John 75 Harris, Joseph 47 Harris, Julie 47 Harris, Keith Edward 21 Harris, Raquel 60 Harris, Renea 47 Harris, Walter 60 Harrison, Eugenia 3, 21 Harrison, Keith 244 Hart, Alisha 75, 238, 241 Hart, Catina 75 Hart, Chynade 47, 96, 112, 215 Hart, Kenneth Lee 21 Hart, Mike 47, 101 Hart, Scott 60, 240 Hart, Shaunney 115 Harvell, John 100 Harvey, Carey Denise 21 Harvey, Mark 47, 199 Harvey, Mike 124 Haskins, Michael J. 21 Hastings, Bruce 60, 120 Haughton, Billy 47 Hause, Teresa 47, 240 Hawkins, Barbara 174 Hawkins, David 75 Hawkins, Delois D. 88, 186, 187 Hayden, Heather 60, 105, 110 Hayes, Bill 60, 124 Hayes, Paris 60, 244, 245 Haymes, Larry 112 Haynes, Bill 75 Haynes, Marie 83, 88, 248 Haynes, Tracey 47 Haywood, Bobby 47 Health 182-183 Healy, Alison 60, 240, 244, 248 Heatherly, Roger Dale li 21, 238, 250, 251 Heaton, Chery! 47 Heaton, Craig 75 Hedgepeth, Marvin E. 88, 98, 134 Hedges, Sean 60 Hedrick, Paul 47, 241 Hefner, Jerry 47 Heidenthal, Stephen Russell 21, 242 Heilman, Josh 244 Helderman, Steve C. 21, 39, 210, 247, 252 Henderson, Akeem 60 Henderson, Cynthia 22 Henderson, Eric 108, 124 Henderson, Julie 47, 105, 229, 237, 248 Herbert, Anne 47 Herbert, Julia 47 Herbert, Lisa 22, 245 Herbert, Nicole 75 Herbert, Nikki 75 Hermans, Chris 47, 60 Hernandez, Karen 47 Herndon, Richard 75 Herring, Lori 47 Herring, Ronald 75 Hershberger, James 47 Hershberger, Theresa 75, 238, 250, 251 Index 241 CROWN STAFF. Front Row: Leah Parks, editor; Jeff A.R. Jones, managing editor; Serena Carmean, copy and headline editor; Heidi Hoeft; Phil Stevens; Cathy Paul; Kelly Mew- born; Wendy Huebner. Second Row: Mr. Don Roberts, sponsor; Mary Anne Corlett; Kitty Talbot; Mike Walker; Julie Hubbard; Lee Coker; David Jones; David Moore; Lenny Familant. Not pictured: Tracy Sheppard, Christine Kelly. FORENSICS. Front Row: Terry Trojak; Erin Hickey; Su Yu; Kristin Zeier; Jennifer Brocks; Zhan Caplan; Stacie Buckley; Raynor Hutchinson; Beckie Bagby. Second Row: Dietra Green; Jeff A.R. Jones; David Belmonte; Maryann Horch; Chong Kim; Edna Brunson; Lynne Zartman. Third Row: Mr. Ron Whitenack, sponsor; Pam Guice; Lisa Zartman; Victor Albea; Greg Rollins; Wes Russell; Sean Chambers; John Al- len; Brock Klich; Ryan Duncan. INTERNATIONAL THESPIANS. Front Row: Kevin Pauley, president; Graham Orndorff, vice president; Jeff A.R. Jones, treasurer; John Carver, secretary; Sarah Worthington, corre- sponding secretary; Beth Galo, chaplain; Stacie Buckley, re- cord scribe; Phillip Stevens, sergeant at arms; David Noble, historian; Mrs. Martha Ayers, sponsor. Second Row: There- sa Ellison; Laura Reed; Christine Kelly; Natalie Tamburri; Stephen Heidenthal; Lisa Zartman; Patty Davis; Heather Byrd; Debbie Pully. 242 Index THESPIANS. Front Row: Anna Mulrine; Lisa Hudson; Ally- son Bouteiller; Laura Kallio; Amanda Smith; Carrie Smith; Jami Hillman; Denise Elliott; Deenie Lane; Dawn Gremer; Kelly Kunclers; Jennifer Vick. Second Row: Veronique Lee; Rebecah Gould; Karla Johnson; Jessica Ausura; Jillian Rich- ardson; Cathy Paul; Jennifer Brocks; Monica Nygren; Steve DeMuth; Sykima Lee; Mrs. Martha Ayers, sponsor. Third Ze a Was dies Row: Susan Buch; Maryann Horch; Susan Moore; Amy Sullivan; Sheree Norris; Lanie Cones; Katie Dollar; Mark Gonzales; Beth Fleischer; Tonja Wood. Fourth Row: Rob Doane; Shannon Gillikin; Michelle Appleton; Tonya Williams; Karmen Johnson; Nikole Jarvis; Amelia Hunt; Beverly Black; Mary Watts; Kellie Allen; Lara Martin. DEBATE. Front Row: David Belmonte; Jennifer Brocks; Kris- tin Zeier; Su Yu; Terry Trojak. Second Row: Ryan Duncan; Maryann Horch; Chong Kim; Dietra Green; Mr. Ron Whi- tenack, sponsor. LION’S ROAR STAFF. Front Row: William Mirguet, editor; Lisa Bittner; Christine Robinson; David Moore; Ed Myers; Amy Bracken; Elizabeth Galo; Amy DeBerry; Dietra Green. Second Row: Wes Russell; Jason Duncan; Will Saunders; Neil Nimmo; Douglas Brabrand; Mike Wetterhahn; Greg Rollins; Sean Pierre Chambers; Mrs. Julie Ferrell, sponsor. PUBLICATIONS PHOTOGRAPHERS. Front Row: Lee ' Coker; Wendy Huebner; Mary Anne Corlett; Kitty Talbot. _ Second Row: Cathy Paul; Lenny Familant; Phil Stevens; Mike Walker. Index Hester, Raymona 84 Hickey, Erin 75, 105, 242, 252 Hicks, Crystal Renee 22, 245 Hicks, Florese Olivia Sylivia 22, 245 Hicks, Teddie 3, 88, 130, 186, 187, 251 Hicks, Tracey 4, 60, 248 Higgs, April 245 Higgs, Milton 47 Hilker, Amy Clare 22, 39, 236, 241 Hill, Bryant 75, 108 Hill, Catrina Ivetta 22, 244 Hill, Laverne 88, 186, 188, 189 Hill, Mike 47 Hill, Ricky 60 Hill, Russell 75 Hilliard, Kalton 47 Hillman, Jami 75, 242, 246 Hines, Clara 8, 186, 189 Hines, Kevin 47 Hines, Kimberly Raquelle 22, 39, 134, 137, 138, 143, 220, 221, 237, 238, 239 Hinkle, Jonathan 75 Hinkle, Kevin 22 Hinkle, Wendy 47 Hinson, Karen 47 Hinson, Nicki 47, 239 Hinton, Lamont 47, 112, ANAT ATO) lide 2 10; 2 17 Hinton, Lawandra 47, 236 Hoaglund, Glen 47, 103 Hoaglund, Larissa 75, 98 Hoard, Karen Marie 22 Hochman, Steve 88, 96, 133, 186, 187, 207, 208, 251 Hocird, Karen 245 Hocke, Donald 75 Hodge, Carla Banara 22 Hoeft, Heidi Joan 22, 11, 135, 160, 161, 199, 201, 204, 236, 241, 242, 244 Hogan, Ben 88 Hohl, Frank 47 Holcombe, Kenny 47 Holden, Kirsten 60, 237 Holidays 230-231 Holley, Shelley 47, 173 Holley, Verdell 75 Holliday, George 88, 184 Hollingsworth, Jessica 47 Hollis, Mike 47 Holloway, Mark 47 Holloway, Mike 60, 108, 241 Holloway, Monica 60, 98, 239 Holm, Jenny 60, 236 Holmes, Jenny 98 Holmes, Raquel 60, 218 Holmes, Ricky 47 Holokai, David 60 Homecoming 198, 199, 200, 201 Hong, Soongyol 60, 240 Hong, Sung 60, 238 Hong, Tony 146 Hooten, Karen 60 Hoover, Tim 47 Hopson, Barbara B. 88 Hopson, Jimmy 75, 76 Horch, Maryann 4, 47, 111, 134, 165, 194, 225, 226, 227, 236, 237, 238, 241, 242, 243, 246, 248, 249 Horne, Carlis 47 Horne, Lori 47, 221, 239, 240 Horton, Lolita 47 Hosoi, Chrstian 246 Howard, Debbie 47, 116, alee Howard, Marcus 76 Hower, Jeff T. 22, 129 Hubbard, Julie 242, 244 Hudnall, Duane 76 Hudson, Amy 76, 239 Hudson, Kim 46, 47 Hudson, Lisa Marie 22, 238, 242 Huebner, Peggy 60, 110, 111, 122, 123, 236, 240, 248 Huebner, Wendy 47, 160, 161, 242, 243 Huff, Michael 60 Huff, Tim 76, 241 Huggard, Byron 47 Hughes, Beverly 47 Hughes, Casey 60, 244 Hughes, Shannon Joanne 22, 245 Hulvey, Scott 60 Hundley, Candace Maria 22, 27, 143, 202, 214, 225, 236, 239, 249 Hunt, Amelia 60, 139, 237, 238, 241, 242 Hunter, Chery! 76 Hurd, Jeff 47 Hurst, Rebecca 88, 155 Hutchinson, Raynor 47, 161, 236, 242, 248 Hylton, Chris 47, 238, 241 Idele, Michelle 76, 239 Im, Unk Yong 60 Im, Yang 76 Index 236 Indoor Track 114-115 Ing, Sara 47, 238 Irvine, Chad 47 Irvine, Chris 76 Isaksen, Colleen 47 Izzard, Norman 76, 108 Jackson, Anthony 60 Jackson, Chery! 190, 191 Jackson, Fabian 76 Jackson, Jarvis 124 Jackson, Jermaine 76, 124, 183 Jackson, Paul D. 22, 244 Jackson, Robert 60 Jackson, Tammy 60 Jackson, Thelma 47, 244 Jackson, Tony 60 Jackson, Wendy 60 Jacobs, Raymond L. 22, 246, 247 James, Parrish 76 James, Robert 60 James, Shelley 47, 245 Janke, Michelle 22, 238, 239 Jarrett, Timothy 76, 146, 238 Jarvis, Nikole 60, 242 Jeffers, Keely 47, 219 Jefferson, Doug 60 Jefferson, Ellis Arnaz 22, 124, 238 Jefferson, Nicholas 63 Jegede, Bebe 63 Jegede, Julius O. 22, 108, 120, 200, 244 Jenkins, Anne 63, 238 Jenkins, Derrick 76 Jenkins, Yan 76 Jernigan, Evelyn 63 Johnson, Akin 63 Johnson, Antonio D, 22 Johnson, Bob 140, 186, 187, 236, 251 Johnson, Carmen 76, 228, 237, 241, 242, 248 Johnson, Clark 63 Johnson, Darren 76, 108 Johnson, Dion 108, 115 Johnson, Earl Linwood Jr. 22 Johnson, James A. 2, 88, 116, 130, 131, 134 Johnson, Jamie 116, 117, 229 Johnson, Janet Ann 22 Johnson, Jay 245 Johnson, Joseph 22 Johnson, Karla 76, 228, 238, 242 Johnson, Lashawnya Denise 22 Johnson, Latanya 184 Johnson, Lenecia 63 Johnson, Melinda 76 Johnson, Melissa 76 Johnson, Michelle 239, 244 Johnson, Nettie 89, 190 Johnson, Patience 63, 238 Johnson, Robert G. 89, 167 Johnson, Sylvia 76 Johnson, Tyrone 76 Johnson, Vernon 108, 245 Johnston, Beth 63 Jolly, Daun Renea 22 Jonathan, Oscar 112, 168 Jones, Alton 76 Jones, Angelia 22, 207, 208 Jones, Brooke 105, 236, 248 Jones, Brook 116 Jones, Craig 108, 172 Jones, Curtis 22 Jones, Darryl 63, 240, 250 Jones, David Ashly 1, 22, 136, 160, 168, 169, 197, 202, 242, 246, 249 Jones, Dee 103 Jones, Deshanna 63, 244 Jones, George C. 22 Jones, Harriett 251 Jones, J.P. 251 Jones, Jay 76 Jones, Jeffery Alexander Ross 25, 30, 152, 156, 160, 197, 226, 236, 241, 242 Jones, Jennyfer 25, 53, 155, 199, 200, 238, 239, 249 Jones, Lisa 76 Jones, Margaret Ann 25, 201 Jones, Michelle 76, 173 Jones, Patricia 236, 245 Jones, Patrick 76 Jones, Reggie L. 25, 244 Jones, Roy 220, 221, 245 Jones, Ryan 100 Jones, Shannon 63 Jones, Stacy 76, 173 Jones, Tammy 63 Jones, Tonya 63 Jones, Victor 63, 124 Jones, William E. 89 Jones, William Edgar 25 Jones, William 63 Jones, Willie M. 25, 193, 244 Jones, Wilma C. 89, 179, 180 Jones, Yvette 245 Jordan, Brian Scott 25 Jordan, Brian 63, 108 Jordan, Donna 105 Jordan, Michael 245 Jordan, Randy Fitzgerald 25, 62, 114, 238 Jordan, Rico 76 Jordan, Wanda 63, 250 Jowers, Lisa 63, 244 Joy, Betty 162 Joy, Jennifer 76, 238 Joyce, Paul Jeffrey Jr. 23, 25, 100, 155, 237 Joyner, Grace Michelle 25 Joyner, Jackie 76 Juniors 42, 45, 52 Kallio, Laura 63, 242 Karas, Heather 212, 238, 244 Karas, Jessica 76 Karas, Jessie 212 Karavias, Anu 69, 88, 89, 156, 248 Karkinen, Jyriki 24 Karolewics, Tom 76 Kayser, Amy 76 Keatley, Shannon 169, 236, 246, 247 Keator, Margaret 139 Kee, Anita 76 Keesecker, Beth 76, 248 Keesecker, Randy 84 Keever, Laura Louise 25 Keller, Dawn Marie 25 Keller, Linda 244 Kelley, Ben 76, 121, 238 Kelley, Steven Christopher 25 Kelley, William G. 25 Kellis, Stacey 77, 141, 159, 236, 248 Kelly, Billy 228 Kelly, Brian 120 Kelly, Christine M. 25, 133, 165, 242 Kelly, Lucy 89, 167 Kennedy, Barry 148, 149, 246 Kenney, Shannon 159 Kenney, Valerie 89, 155, 233 Kent, David 37 Kent, Jimmy 155 Kersey, Michael 63 Kersey, Shane 185, 250, 251 Kerwood, Charles 63 Ketchledge, Maria 76 Keyes, Steve 63 Khoshaba, Sam 24, 102, 103, 189 Kibler, Billie 240, 247 Kibler, Deidra 76 Kidd, Pat 76 Killackey, Kirsten 76, 240, 247 Kilpatrick, Baird 106, 120, 236, 245 Kim, Angela 215, 236, 237, 240, 241 Kim, Angelica 248 Kim, Chong 63, 155, 162, 241, 242, 243, 246, 248 Kim, Jung 63, 116, 117, 120, 236, 240 Kim, Sei 30, 179, 236 Kimbel, Joey 245 Kincaid, Tammy 63 King, Angela 63 King, Anthony 241, 251 King, Becky V. 89, 126, 127 King, Brian 76 King, Joanna 63, 238 King, Mike 101 King, Renshaw 98, 240 King, Tony 184 Kirkland, Jennifer 76 Klich, Brock 241, 242, 248 Klich, Wendy 236, 241, 248 Klose, Brian 63, 240 Klose, Heather 17, 228 Knight, Cheryl Hope 26 Knight, Dewayne 63 Knight, Dorothy 84 Knight, Dwayne 106, 108, 124 Knight, Kelli 239, 240, 248 Knight, Yolanda 76 Knightnor, Adredian 63 Ko, Unchu 76, 240 Kohl, Kimberlee 76 Kohiman, Kim 63, 237 Krauss, Jeff 98, 237, 248 Kreicar, Ethel 138 Krippe, Claire S. 89 Krippe, James 63 Krofcheck, Roxanne 63 Krolery, Billie 218 Kucia, Michelle 76 Kunclrs, Kelly 76, 242, 247 Lacey, Michelle 76 Lacroix, Amilie H. 26, 207, 237, 244 Lacroix, Richard 76, 238 Lafountain, Carol 89, 169 Laine, Deenie 76, 105, 240, 242 Laine, Scott A. 26 Lamb, Chris 76 Lamb, Leslie 63 Lambroff, Scott 63, 237, 241, 246, 248 Lamm, James Armand 26 Lamm, Tressa 63 Lancaster, Geoffrey 63, 185, 250 La ncaster, Terry 244 Landis, Lisa 244 Langford, Calvin Lamont 26 Laporte, Julia 190 Laroche, Tina 76 Larock, Shonda 76 Lassiter, Alphonzo 108 Lassiter, Kwamie 63, 106, 108, 218, 250 Lassiter, Tonya 63, 76 Lawrence, Billy 63 Lawrence, David 165 Lawrence, Heather 61, 98, 236 Index 243 244 Index VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA. Front Row: Eric Tebault; Steve McLeod; John Grainger; Arun Nhek; Kelby Cropper; Josh Heilman; Larry Zimmerman; Tommy Welington; Scott Wiatt; Michelle Johnson; Jeannie Fox; Mindy Gillars. Second Row: Kevin Weech; Michael Matern; Mark Matern; Jeff Gary; Alex Buckhorn; Barry FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA. Front Row: LeeAnne Saks; Shelly Nixon; Casey Hughes; Laura Rieger; Lisa VanGuilder; Tracy Norcutt; Aimee Thornton; Michelle Callahan; Amy Solomon; Lynn Flowers; Mary Anastasiou; Tammy Williams; Frances Alfred. Second Row: Paris Hayes; Catrina Hill; Wanda Spivey; Michelle Fennell; Deshanna Jones; Sharon Lewis; Derek White, treasurer; Toni Shaw, reporter; Denise Ward, historian; Diane Davis; Leslie Spen- cer, secretary; Sheri Ranes, vice president. Third Row: Dale Williamson; Jon Bartlett; Yolanda Thomas; Tyrena Williams; Angelia Blackburn; Crystal Garnett; Kim Rodrigo; Denise Smith; Deborah Cockrell; Lisa Jowers; Valere Barfield; Ami LaCroix. Fourth Row: Conway Robinson; Kurt Beck; Heath- er Karas; Stacey Rassaw; Linda Keller; Mindy Gillars; Kathy McKay; Lisa Catron; Michelle Richmond; Angie McDonald; Jurea Slaughter; Rhonda Cunningham. Black; Chris Goff; Tonja Robbins; Tina Tubbs; Jill Richardson, © Pam Underwood; Robert Mumaw. Third Row: Mr. Charles Tuel, sponsor; Scott Belt; Jerry Catron; Jerry Fauntleroy; Pauy Jackson; Jeff Camm; Stephen Sweetman; Jeff Poole; Shawr. Canfield; Keith Harrison; Joe Melzer; Willie Jones; Reggie Jones. Biha) FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA. Front Row Mr. James Bullock, sponsor; Joy Tamburri; Lisa Rowe; Dorsie Fryrear; Tonya Thomas; Thelma Jackson; Lisa Landis; Valerie Runtou; Angela Best; Vannetta Cain; Leticia Pilcher; Sue Desper; Heidi Hoeft; Bonnie O'Brian. Second Row: Sylvic Scales; Vosslyn Boothe; Ryan McGee; Pam Guice; Anjanette McRae; Alison Healy; Jim Boldy; Jerry Foster; Nikki Robin: son; Nina Cleary; Kevin Ellison; Julius Jegede; Nona Bacote Diane Harris. Third Row: Cindy Sasser; Rich Panuska; Wayne) Sorrell; Julie Hubbard; Nicole McClendon; Tadessa Aaron Tonja Neal; Tephanie Hall; Amy Pierce; Terry Lancaster Melissa Bass; Kathy Miner; Angel Taylor; Jackie Withers) Fourth Row: Steve Cloutier; Kendal Ascher; Paul Jackson John Catlett; Arvin Lifsey; Janet Belt; Michael Anthony Lew: is; Horatio Douglas; Gene Coleman; Marketa Lee; Vikk Richardson; Alicia Blackwell; Selina Campbell; De’Vita Gore Sharon Owens. FUTUR mm y CN, b] ‘'AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL ARTS STUDENT ASSOCIATION. Front Row: Michael Williams; Willie Gray; Davon Mitchell; Kevin Ellison; Paul McClung; Vernon Johnson; Frank Walian. Second Row: Chip Triplett; David Easterday; Kenneth Torrey; Mark Sullivan; Mark Buttwertz; Joey Kimbel; Richard Turnage; Baird Kilpatrick. COOPERATIVE OFFICE EDUCATION. Front Row: Alicia Blackwell; Marcia Moore; Tyrena Williams; Diane Davis; Nikki Sutton; Denise Smith; Deborah Cockrell; Jacquline Dempsey; Lynn Flowers; Wanda Spivey. Second Row: DeVita Gore; Valerie Runyan; Nikki Robinson; Nina Cleary; Toni Shaw; April Higgs; Sue Desper; Yolanda Thomas; Juanita Thomas. Third Row: Mrs. Molly Hampker, coordinator; Michael Jordan; Alberta Thomas; Sheila Lewis; Guillermo Novo; Dithelle Person; Becci Parsons; Chanreathana Chhay; Victoria Terry; Andrea Reedy; Mrs. Rhoda Colter, coordinator. I DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA. Front Row: Paris Hayes; Anissa Sanders; Theresa Ellison; Kim Rodrigo; Marci Turner; Janine Scott; Dawn Scott; Tonya Neal; Karen Hocird; Monique Wichman; Donelle Terry; Diana Payne. Second Row: Florese Hicks; Kelli Clarke; Crystal Hicks; Monica Robinson; Christy Ascher; Heather Byrd; Toni White; Shelley James; Trina Garrett; Glenda Branch; LaTonya Ballard; Eddie Waugh; LaSonya Chatman. Third Row: Stephanie Parker; Andrea Reedy; Nina Cleary; Gloria Blundt; Marketa Lee; Michele Taylor; Shauron Wright; Yvette Jones; Alvin Tynes; Roy Jones; Ronnie Dickerson; Darze MacDaniel; Lamont Adkinson; Dion Delk; Jay Johnson. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA. Front Row: Jacqueline Dempsey; Juanita Brock; Rhonda Flemming; Chanel Batten; Tara Richardson; Melissa Bargeron; Mike Findlay; Michele Davis. Second Row: Selena Hankins; Dichelle Person; Patricia Jones; Andrea Reedy; Lisa Herbert; Shannon Hughes; Darlene Outlaw; Wanda Roberson; Charles Norris; Michael Jordan. Index Lawrence, Joey 250 Lawrence, Sigrid S. 90, 155, 240 Lawrence, Terry Landon 26, 164 Lawrence, Trey 63 Lawson, Latonya 250 Lawson, Tenaya 76 Lawton, Marquita 63 Layman, Scott 236, 240, 241, 248 League, George Busbee Jr. 26, 97, 103, 134, 135, 236 Leblanc, Pete 76 Lebron, Ryan Blaine 26 Lecount, Brian 63, 248 Ledford, Cindy 189, 239 Ledtje, Chad 63 Lee, David 76 Lee, Marketa Dusha 26, 139, 171, 244, 245 Lee, Sabrina Michelle 26 Lee, Sykima 76, 228, 237, 238, 241, 242, 248 Lee, Veronique 76, 242 Leggett, Bill 63 Leggett, Mary Elizabeth 26 Lemaster, Stephanie 63 Lentz, Gail S. 90 Lentz, Gail 111, 186, 188 Leonard, John 76 Leslie, Jennifer 236, 241 Lett, Mike 63, 124, 125, 126, 239 Lewis, Bridget Shannon 3, 6 Lewis, Charles 76, 241 Lewis, Cynthia 63 Lewis, Deandre 76 Lewis, James lii 26 Lewis, Joe 76 Lewis, Michael Anthony 26, 244 Lewis, Sharon 26, 244 Lewis, Sheila Louise 26, 245 Liaros, Ted 63 Lifetime Sports 128-129 Lifsey, Arvin Clarence 26, 244 Liles, Adam 63 Lilly, Kevin 63 Limerick, Dianne 90, 103, 107 Lin, Jin 76, 240, 246, 247 Lin, Lily 24, 172, 246 Lindsey, David 100 Linkous, Steve 63 Little, Joseph 76 Lively, Crystal 63, 69, 110, 122, 123, 195, 201, 236, 248 Livesay, Michael 225 Livesay, Mike 155 Livesay, Nancy 84, 90 Llantada, Jun Vergara 26 Lloyd, Frasher 108 Loar, Karen 76 Locklear, Georgianna 90, 146, 147 Locklear, Julie 26, 100, 249 Lockwood, Wayne William 26, 134, 179, 236 Locust, Tywanne 76 Logan, Hubert 90, 111, 225, 231 Loney, Julie 63 Long, Paul 230, 236 Long, Veronica 90, 188 Longacher, Josh 3, 45, 248 Lora, Tressa 76 Louder, Darren 76 Louis, Scott 76 Love, Lillian J. 90 Lovell, Jocelyn 76, 238, 241, 246 Lucas, Michael 76 Lumpkin, Christine 63, 238, 239 Lunch 206-207 Lunclers, Kelly 248 Lund, Susan 76 Lunde, Lisa 98 Lundsford, Gina 190 Luper, Mike 198, 199, 239, 247 Ly, Yeng Kim 26 Lydon, Mary 63, 238 Lynch, Craig 63 Lynch, Malaika 76 Lynn, Andre 76, 239 Lynn, Brian 76 Lyons, Donmonic 63 MacCleery, Scott 63 MacDaniel, Darze 245 MacLeod, Anne 90 Madison, Angela 76 Mady, Doug 108 Maestre, Teresa 63, 248 Maestrello, Andria 233 Mahady, Chris 76 Mahone, Martha Ruth 26 Malls 210, 211, 212, 213 Malval, Rolande 158, 189, 240, 241 Mancil, Kevin 76 Mancil, Mike 63 Mangosing, Brian 63, 238 Mangosing, Michael C. 3, 9, 26, 128, 168, 237, 238, 246 Manley, Mark 26, 112, 113, VAS Mann, David 237 Manning, Bruce R. 26° Mansell, Mike 108 Mansfield, Ronnie 79 Marcou, Jennifer 79 Margolin, Lisa 90, 240 Mariniak, David 63 Marquez, Paul 238 Marquez, Tim 63, 108 Marrow, Kim 127, 220, 221 Marshal, Jon 63 Marshall, Willie 91 Martin, Lara 79, 240, 242 Martin, Lisa Catherine 26, 236, 238 Mason, Monica L. 26, 29 Massenburg, Lonnie 79 Massey, Romonda 79, 250 Massey, Shawn 238, 241 Massie, Melinda 63, 215, 238, 239 Matern, Mark Anthony 26, 29, 244 Matthews, Janice Marie 26, 29 Matthews, Mike 100 Mavin, Joseph 79 Maxham, Michael 63, 250 , 251 May, Mark 45, 101 Mayo, Antoine 63 McCarthy, Thomas 79 McCartney, Tracey 63 McCaughen, Mark 118 McClain, Chris 238 McClendon, Nicole 79, 244 McClune, Lori 101 McClung, Paul E. Jr. 26, 29, 169, 245, 247 McCoy, Kevin 79, 108, 124 McCray, Sherita 63 McCreary, Gerri 94 McDade, Danielle Charree 29 McDade, Steven 79, 251 McDaniel, Eddie 79, 238, 246 McDaniel, Gary L. 29 McDaniel, Suzy 12, 111, 195, 218, 240, 247, 248 McDavid, Ronald 63, 224, 238 McDevitt, Kelly 63, 183 McDonald, Angie 244 McDonald, Richea 79 McDonough, Michelle 79, 105 McGee, Ryan 244 McGehee, Kippy 210, 214, 236, 239, 248 McGrath, Erin 248 Mcinnis, Shannon 79, 183, 236, 239, 248 Mcintosh, Lisa 63 Mcintosh, Mark 63 Mcintyre, Chris 79, 128 McKay, Dan 63 McKay, Kathy 63, 244, 248 McKean, Beth 181 McLawhorn, Jeff 108 McLeod, Steve 244 McMaster, Kellie 79, 83, 98, 237, 240, 247, 248 McMicken, Jennifer 63, 210, 248 McMicken, John Thomas, Jr. 29, 216, 217, 236, 249, 252 McMillian, Adreania 63 McMorris, Amy B. 29 McNair, Ray 79 McNulty, Evelyne G. 91, 186, 251 McRae, Anjanette 244 Mears, Brandon 63, 248 Media 160-167 Meena, Daniel Joseph 29 Melago, Chad 79, 241 Melton, Raymond 63, 149 Melzer, Joseph 29, 244 Menge, Felicia 79, 238 Menge, Serina 79, 238 Mercer, Niccole 79, 240 Meredith, Ronald 112, 113 Merkt, Jackie 79 Merkt, James Joseph, Jr. 29 Metheny, Eileen 79 Metheny, Jim 79 Mewborn, Kelly Jane 29, 155, 160, 161, 213, 237, 242 Mewborn, Scott 233 Michaels, Shiloh 79, 80, 238 Military 184-185 Miller, Mike 176, 247 Miller, Robert Carter 29, 128, 148, 151 Milteer, Edward Lamont 29, 250, 251 Milteer, Thomas 79, 250 Miner, Don 4, 118, 134, 167, 202, 218 Miner, Kathy 244 Mirguet lii, William Francis 29, 106, 107, 108, 112, 114, 115, 140, 161, 199, 200, 236, 243, 249 Mirmelstein, Jody 61, 110, 240, 248, 252 Mitchell, David Davon 29, 245 Mitchell, Marilynn 173 Mitchell, Tonya Catrice 29 Mitchell, Tracie 79, 173 Moats, Jane Allyson 29 Moir, Alison 237, 239 Mollenhauer, Charlene 182, 183 Mollenhauer, Don 115, 229 Molleur, Hilda 186, 191 Molls, Mike 171 Montanez, Jose 79, 238, 240, 246 Montgomery, Danny Lee 29 Moody, Clarice 91, 170, 171 Moody, Doug 79 Mooney, Robyn 166, 236, 240, 248 Moore, Antonio L. 29, 127 Moore, Billy 79 Moore, Chewanda 79, 220, 221 Moore, David Ellis 17, 29, 106, 134, 135, 136, 161, 194, 200, 226, 236, 242, 243, 249 Moore, Derek 108 Moore, Gladys 190, 228 Moore, Jeff 79 Moore, Kelly 79, 115, 116, 117 Moore, Laurie 79 Moore, Marcia Lanette 29, 245 Moore, Pearl 29 Moore, Shaun Glenn 29 Moore, Stacy 124 Moore, Susan 91, 153, 242 Moore, Tonya Felicia 29 Moore, Tony 124 Morello, Kevin 120 Morgan, Dexter 79 Morgan, Jerry Ray 29, 100, 106 Morgan, Maxine 3, 91, 175 Morgan, Tujuana 79 Morin, Chris 79 Morris, Anthony 79 Morris, Michelle 79, 238 Morris, Tonya 79 Morrison, Dena 79 Morrison, Michele Lynn 29 Morton, Sondra 224, 225, 233 Mosley, Toni 251 Mueller, Christy 251 Muhammod, Karime 79 Mullen, Allison 79 Muller, Chris 251 Mulrine, Anna 79, 223, 240, 242 Mumaw, Joe 108 Mumaw, Robert Scott 29, 244 Mummert, David 241 Mummey, Erika Denise 29, 39, 111, 142, 199 Munick, Jennifer Lee 29, 105, 236 Munoz, Missy 116, 117, 236 Music Trends 216-217 Music 142-147 Musser, Robin 202 Myers, Amber 79 Myers, Ed 30, 106, 108, 140, 200, 216, 217, 236, 241, 243 Myers, Jason 149 Myers, Shelia 155 Mynoymany, Southone 184 Nail, Wayne 79 Nash, David 79 Nataupsky, Debbie 238, 240, 248 Nazzaro, Luisa 237 Nazzaro, Matt 79, 240 Neal, Ashley 79, 80, 194, 238 Neal, Tonya P. 31, 244, 245 Neely, Stephanie 239 Nelson, Christa 238, 239 Nelson, James 79 Nero, Audra Linette 31 Nesbitt, Cheryl 31 Nesbitt, Steve 79 Nettles, Darrell 124 Nettles, Donell 79 New Additions 222-223 Newman, Paige 111, 201, 248 Newsome, Qwammie 79 Nguyen, Ngoc Minh 31, 236 Nhek, Arun 31, 244 Nice, Mike 103 Nimmo, Mark 101, 120, 248 Nimmo, Neil Travis 1, 9, 31, 128, 215, 243 Nixon, Kenneth Scott 31, 100, 222 Nixon, Shelly 69, 105, 244, 248 Noble, David 152, 153, 164, 165, 242 Norcutt, Tracy 128, 240, 244, 248 Norman, Kontata Tonya 31 Norris, Charles 245 Norris, Sheree 78, 79, 242 Norton, Gary 79 Novo, Guillermo Bernardo 31, 245 Nutrition 208-209 Nuttycombe, Charlie 130 Nygren, Jan 168 Nygren, Monica 79, 105, 242 O'brien, Bonnie 244 O'connell, Katy 238, 240 O'sullivan, Sheldon 79, 225 Odrzywolksi, Tim 79 Oertel, Vance R. 31, 103 Oldenburg, Mark 79, 246 Olin, Tyler 79 Oliver, Kenny 116 Oliver, Mettra 220, 221 Olsen, Peter A. 31, 103 Opening 1-7 Orgain, Terence David 31, 108 Orndorff, Graham 18, 152, 165, 180, 199, 237, 242, 246, 251 Orton, Audrey 91 Osborne, Michele 238 Index 245 STUDENT TRAINERS. Sunita Etwaroo; Jeff Fitzgerald; Ann Way; Mary Anne Corlett; Linda DeBroux; Glenda Branch; Vannetta Cain. CHESS CLUB. Front Row: David Jones, president; Thanos Polizos, vice president; Amy Bracken, secretary; Hans Sme- tana, treasurer; Doug Bradford, reporter; Mr. Bruce Taylor, sponsor. Second Row: Jocelyn Lovell; Christine Robinson; Quoc Bui; Mike Mangosing; Barry Kennedy; Patrick Day; Shannon Keatley. Third Row: Raymond Jacobs; Mike Wat- kins; Parker Davis; Brian Bevins; Jason Duncan; J.J. Clarke; Jerald Anderson. SCIENCE CLUB. Front Row: Kristen Shacochis, president; Shannon Keatley, vice president; Jose Montanez, treasurer; Paul Alex; Shalini Gupta; Denke Elliott; Jami Hillman; Quoc Bui; Kathy Dennehey; Zhan Caplan. Second Row: Chris Pawley; Ilka Bauer; Lily Lin; Chrstian Hosoi; Andrew Bartlett; Eddie McDaniel; Chong Kim; Jim Boldy; Maryann Horch; David Culp; Scott Lambroff. Third Row: Jim Lin; Mark Ol- denburg; David Belmonte; Kim Cannon; Becky Fox; Michael Watkins; Brian Bevins; D.J. Ferguson; Graham Orndorff; Ryan Duncan. 246 Index BIKE CLUB. David Daniels; Kevin Reichart. ; ' SWIM CLUB. Front Row: Steve Helderman; Suzy McDaniel; Craig West; Mike Miller; Audra Carraway; Tara Carraway; Elizabeth Whanger;7“Mr: Tom Whanger, sponsor. Second Row: Jamie Weber; Kim Cornell; Elissa Haines; Kellie McMaster; Kirsten Killackey; Kelly Kunclrs. { COMPUTER CLUB. Front Row: Paul McClung, president; ‘Ray Jacobs, secretary; Terry Trojak; Jim Lin; Shannon Keat- ley; Greg Rollins, treasurer. Second Row: Mrs. Paula Alford, sponsor; Mike Luper; Scott Spencer; Michael Watkins; Mr. ‘Dan Ruggaber, sponsor. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA. Front Row: LaTise Donaldson, historian; Kendra Austin, secretary treasurer; Sheri Ranes, vice president; Billie Kibler, program chairman; Angel Taylor; Diane Carroll, president. Index Outdoor Track 112-113 Outlaw, Carlton 91, 186, 188, 189 Outlaw, Darleen 79, 245 Owen, Tom 79 Owen, Kim 228, 239, 241 Owen, Shannon 79 Owens, Sharon 31, 244 Pack, Cathy 236, 248 Paffrath, Larry 108, 241 Pair, Darlene Evette 31 Panuska, Rich 240, 244 Papp, Bobby 116, 117 Park, Craig Jung S. 31 Parker, Jeff 79 Parker, Leisa Ann 31 Parker, Stephanie 31, 215, 245 Parker, Thomas 106, 108 Parker, Tiffany 79, 223 Parks, Clinton 231 Parks, Leah Michelle 30, 31, 134, 160, 198, 199, 201, 236, 237, 242, 249 Parnacott, Jacquie 237, 238 Parnell, Mike 126 Parnell, Rick 101, 124, 240, 248 Parrotte, Robert Howard 31, 177 Parsons, Becci 186, 245 Paschall, Davis Y. 140 Patrick, Lin 239, 79 Patrick, Marie J. 91, 186, 187 Paul, Cathy 152, 153, 155, 160, 201, 236, 237, 240, 241, 242, 243, 248 Pauley, Richard K. 31, 224, 242 Pavusa, Mike 108, 120, 236 Pawley, Chris 79, 246 Payne, Derrick 106, 108, 236 Payne, Diana Patricia 31, 241, 245 Payne, Jenni 158, 240 Pesolinski, P.J. 119, 120, 236, 240 Pesolinski, Paul 66, 120, 183 Pearson, David 79 Peartree, Adrian 79 Peartree, Darrick 79, 108, 120 Peck, Aaron 148, 149, 151, 251 Peltz, Sharon 91 Pennell, Keith R. 91, 179 People 8-9 Percell, Yulanda 79 Pereira, Melissa 79, 240 Perrin. Marco 79 Perris, Joan 92, 188, 251 Perry, Darlene 250 Perry, Glenn 31 Perry, Lisa 31, 176 Perry, Marvelle Wray 31 Persky, Marcie 92, 169 Persky, Stephen 240, 241 Person, Dichelle Renee 31, 245 : Perzan, Tina 232 Peterson, James Bevill 31, 179 Peterson, John 238 Peterson, Michael Andrew 31; 32,133 Petro, Emilie Lynn 31, 32, 110, 111, 218, 236 Petro, Paul 79, 120, 250, 251 Pettus, Alphonso Lamont 31, 32 Phelps, Andy 172 Philipoom, Sherri Ann 31, 32 Phillips, Cindy 79, 116 Phillips, Joesette 32, 33 Phillips, Monica 199 Phillips, Rachael 239, 199 Phillips, William 79, 124, 240, 248 Pierce, Amy 79, 244 Piercy, Keith 239, 240 Pietrasanta, Kathleen 89, 92 Pilcher, Arthur James 32 Pilcher, Leticia 244 Pingel, Elizabeth 241 Pipkin, Vernon 41, 92, 142, 143 Pitts, Richard 2, 92, 126 Polizos, Thanos M. 32, 120, 169, 218, 226, 237, 246 Pollard, Linda B. 92 Pollard, Rayette 112, 113 Poole, Jeffrey Stuart 32, 244 Pope, Christopher 32 Pope, Kevin Andrew 32, 254 Poplin, Barbara J. 92, 241 Poplin, Lynne Marie 32 Porter, Antone 79, 239 Portewig, Valerie 248 Powel, Kenneth 124 Powell, Anna 79 Powell, Doug 100, 101 Powers, Darcey 105 Powers, Debra 233 Powers, Donna 105, 111, 248 Powers, Regina 238 Pretlow, Armonica 32 Price, Johnny 79 Pridgen, Luther Mark 32, 120, 121 Prime, Vicki 79 Procyson, David 81 Procyson, Joy Ann 32, 237 Prom 232-233 Przygocki, Marion 92 Puckette, Jeff 80, 81, 241 Pully, Debbie 242 Purgold, Denise Michele 32 Purgold, Shawn 81 Purter, Marilynn 81 Quantz, Tricia 240 Quesenberry, Dorothy C. 92 Quigley, David 238 Rackley, Beth 81, 116, 117, 216, 217 Raiford, Andre 81 Ramey, Basiel Mateer 32 Ramey, Cara Leigh 32 Ramirez, Elaine C. 32, 210 Ranes, Sheri 171, 244, 247 Rassaw, Stacy 237, 244 Rater, Ellen 92 Rattley, Jessie 139 Rawlins, Scott P. 32 Rector, Martha 238, 239 Redd, Nancy 93, 155 Redd, Talanda 81 Ree, Charmaine 81 Reed, Laura Leigh 32, 237, 242 Reedy, Andrea Nicole 32, 245 Reichert, Kevin 7, 246 Reiger, David 101 Reiger, Laura 240 Reilly, John 233 Reilly, Molly 105, 229 Rencok, Amy 238 Requa, Eren 98, 99, 224, 248, 255 Requa, Jennifer Ann 32, 105, 134, 135, 236, 255 Reynolds, Karl Edwin 32, 237, 240 Rice, Kim 238 Rice, Leigh 142, 229, 236, 239, 248 Rice, Petrina 81 Rice, Rachel 81, 238 Richardson James Irvin, Jr. 32 : Richardson, Jillian 166, 167, 236, 237, 240, 242, 248 Richardson, Jill 32, 244 Richardson, Ric 106, 108, 120 Richardson, Tara 245 Richardson, Vikki Irvette 32, 134, 237, 244 Richmond, Michelle 244 Richmond, Scott 81 Ricks, Karla 237, 240 Ricks, Kellie E. 32 Ricks, Kenneth Lamont 32, 250 Ricks, Kristy 134, 138, 218, 237, 240 Ricks, Marcie 250 Ricks, Michelle 248 Ridley, Adrianne 81, 250 Rieger, David 100 Rieger, Laura 244, 248 Riggs, Jane 81 Ripper, Trisha 81 Ritchie, Joseph 139 Ritter, Mike 81 Rivera, Edwin 81, 124 Rivers, Kitten N.S. 32, 164, 238, 239 Rivers, Shannon Marie 32 Rizzio, Carol 98 Rizzio, Michael 67 Robbins, Rebecca 93, 169 Robbins, Tonja 244 Roberson, Wanda 245 Roberts, Andre 81 Roberts, Beth 67 Roberts, Don 93, 167, 242 Roberts, Jody 81 Roberts, Ken 181 Roberts, Page 5, 88, 89, 155 Robertson, Stephanie 67, 248 Robertson, Tim 201, 238 Robinson, Andre 112, 113 Robinson, Christine 30, 160, 196, 236, 241, 243, 246 Robinson, Conway 67, 244, 250 Robinson, Kirk 81 Robinson, Lisa 155, 236, 238, 240 Robinson, Lynnell 81, 238 Robinson, Michele 67 Robinson, Monica Renee 35, 245 Robinson, Nyoka L. 35, 244, 245 Robinson, Raynell 81, 238 Robinson, Rose A. 93, 98 Robinson, Ulysses 93, 190 Robinson, William C. 93, 172 Rodgers, Derick 67 Rodgers, Erick 81 Rodrigo, Kim 175, 244, 245 Rodriquez, Arlene 81 Roe, Suzanne 232 Rogar, Anthony James 35, 120, 202, 251 Rogers, Doug 81 Rohde, Mike 67 Rollins, Greg 155, 166, 169, 236, 241, 242, 243, 247 Romero, Mark 67, 102, 103, 236 Roppolo, Jennifer 67 Roscoe, Kevin 108 Roscoe, Kieth 124 Rose, Robyn 238, 240, 248 Rose, Shannon 81, 207, 208 Rose, Stephanie 67, 238 Ross, Corey 81 Ross, James 81 Rossi, Velma K. 93, 162 Rothmund, Kelly 52 Roundy, David 52 Roundy, Kenneth 67 Rountree, Marie 52, 98, 239 Rountree, Richard 81, 237 Rowe, Dustin 67 Rowe, Kevin 81 Rowe, Lisa 52, 153, 244 Rowe, Robin 52 Rowe, Wende Michelle 35 Rowles, Mike 52, 176, 177 Rowsey, Serina 67 Royal, Mark 52, 118, 119, 240 Royal, Shelia 190 Ruest, Michael William 35, 129, 224, 240 Ruggaber, Daniel J. 88, 89, 93, 152, 168, 169, 247 Runyon, Valerie Sue 35, 244, 245 Russell, Wes 52, 98, 134, 156, 163, 166, 167, 237, 240, 241, 242, 243, 248 Russnow, Matt 67 Rutherford, Penny 52, 250 Sabo, Don 2, 114, 116, 117, 218, 240, 241 Sabo, Phillip 67 Safford, Jerome 241 Saks, Lee Anne 52, 244 Salinoske, Mel 93, 162 Salony, Renee 67 Samuels, Yvette 8, 52, 238 Sandahl, Tammy 81 Sanders, Anissa 67, 245 Sardik, Pamra Yvette 35 Saro, Sharyn 238 Sasser, Cindy 52, 244 Saunders, Will 52, 98, 99, 179, 194, 241, 243 Saunders, Worth 103, 233 Savage, Darryl L. 35 Saylor, Monica 67 Scales, Cathy 52 Scales, Sylvia 67, 237, 244 Scalese, Derek 67, 248 Scarborough, Mike 67 Schiestel, Debra Ann 35 Schiffer, Bruce 67 Schlosser, Cathy 67 Schlosser, Donald 52 Schrecengost, Kurt M. 35 Schroer, Jennifer Lynne 35 Schweickert, Reid 45 Science 178-181 Scott, Bobby 23, 133 Scott, Dawn Marie 35, 245 Scott, Janine Deatrius 35, 245 Scott, Jeanette 81 Scott, Jeffrey Lloyd 35 Scott, Jevon 52, 101, 108, 240, 248 Scott, Jewel 52, 240 Scott, Linda 67 Scott, Lydia 81, 240 Scott, Mitchell 52 Scribbins, Paul 81 Seals, Cindy 81 Seals, Susie 52 Seamster, Chris 67, 248 Sears, Della 35 Sears, Joseph 35 Seaward, Cassandra Estelle 35 Seay, Jan 52 Sedawick, Sherrytta 81 Segars, Rusty 81 Seifert, Pat 67, 250, 251 Seisay, Marcus Sean 35 Self, Victor 52, 142, 143, 215, 239, 240 Seney, Irvene 155, 202, 230 Seniors 10-39 Service 134-141 Shabazz, Kwame 81, 238 Shacochis, Kristen 52, 179, 246 Shakoske, Angel 52 Sharpe, Anne 67, 69, 248 Sharpe, Danny 67, 228 Shavers, Marcus 108 Shaw, Toni Michelle 35, 244, 245 Shaye, Naomi 24, 67 Sheffield, Christina 67, 81 Sheikh, Sonya 52 Shenhar, Amit 81 Shenhar, Dana 52, 225, 241 Shepard, James 81 Sheppard, Jeff 67 Sheppard, Tracy June 35, 105, 152, 160, 164, 165, 222, 236 Sheppard, Vim 108 Shewan, Larry 251 Shields, Benny 52 Shields, Brian 81 Shiflett, Rusty 67 Shippey, Scott 67 Sholes, Tiffany 52 Showers, Tina 81 Shraye, Lacana 24 Shu, Stacy 67, 110, 248 Shuman, Cheryl 52, 236, 239 Shuman, Jen 81 Index 247 SOPHOMORE CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD. Front Row: Kevin Cox; Peggy Huebner; Jody Mirmelstein; Sharon Cole; Stephanie Robertson; Tracy Norcutt; Aimee Thornton; Cathi Crowder; Karen Cole; Robyn Mooney; Lisa Van- Guilder; Michelle Grew; Karen Burkett; Laura Rieger; Cathy Paul; Chong Kim. Second Row: Jeff Sykes, president; Shelly Nixon, vice president; Anne Sharpe, secretary; Crystal Live- ly, treasurer; Carrie Smith, reporter; Amy Cohen; Joy Tam- burri; Chris Seamster; Teresa Maestre; Ann Davis; Jillian Richardson; Julie Boyd; Jennifer McMicken. Third Row: Scott Lambroff; Susan Wyvill; Kathy McKay; Gracelyn Baker; Michelle Appleton; Rick Parnell; Mark Nimmo; Brian Le- Count; Jennifer Agnew; Amy Bright; David Culp; Doug De- Berry; Christy Ascher; Scott Umphlett. Fourth Row: Derek Scalese; Scott Allen; William Sorrenson; Stacy Shu; Elizabeth Union; Tracey Hicks; Brandon Mears; Debbie Nataupsky; Valerie Portwig; Alison Healy; Brian Butcher; Ryan Duncan; Miss Annou Karavias, sponsor. 248 Index JUNIOR CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD. Front Row: Mary An- astasiou; Kathy Taylor; Raynor Hutchinson; Brooke Jones; Stacey Kellis; Teri Donnelly; Donna Powers; Paige Newman; Robin Fitchett; Cathy Pack; Eren Requa; Beth Skorupa. Sec- ond Row: Lee Coker, president; Scott Easter, vice president; Marty Conn, treasurer; Amy DeBerry, reporter; Michelle Ricks; Kippy McGehee; Kelli Knight; Leigh Rice; Rhonda Brooks; Robyn Rose; Kim Brant. Third Row: Erin McGrath; FRESHMAN CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD. Front Row: Shauntae Stallings, president; Kellie McMaster, secretary; Shannon McInnis; Beth Keesecker; Kelly Lunclers; Heather Walker; Jessica Ausura; Mrs. Marie Haynes, sponsor. Second Row: Stephanie Baker; Sharon Barefoot; Dawn Gremer; Jen- nifer Brocks; Toya Willams; Sykima Lee; Carmen Johnson; William Phillips. a SS SSSA Seasaaessessassramsesmnasmnaaraune=e annem Dietra Green; Wes Russell; Tina Hankins; Suzy McDanie Jevon Scott; Joe DeLoria; Dee Dee Becker; Julie Hendersor Angel Taylor; Jeff Krauss; Gary Ermish. Fourth Row: Angeli ca Kim; Wendy Klich; Tom Singer; Brian Bevins; Josh Lon| gacher; Michael Davis; Scott Layman; MaryAnn Horch; Shar on Filicko; Kim Cannon; Dellana D’Urso; Kendal Asche Brock Klich; John Allen. STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD. Front Row: Leah Parks; Cindy Filer; Deanna Brown; MaryAnn Horch; Mike Walker; Doug Bradford; Candace Hundley. Second Row: Mrs. Joyce Douglas, sponsor; Jenny Jones; David Jones; Parker Davis; David Moore; Kendal Ascher. SENIOR CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD. Front Row: William Mirguet, president; Wayne Sorrell, vice presi- dent; Stacy Slade, secretary; Audra Cave, treasurer; Ms. Charlette Thweatt, sponsor. Second Row: John _McMicken; Elana Bevacqua; Quoc Bui; Leslie Spencer; Stephanie Custer; Nancy Ball; Julie Locklear. Senior Superlatives Best Actor Actress John Carver Amour Curtis Friendliest Baird Kilpatrick Erika Mummey Most Eccentric Barry Kennedy Most Spirited Wayne Sorrell Maria Codispoti D’Jaris Smith Best All Around Jock Jockette David Moore Alvin Tynes Leah Parks Jacqueline Dempsey Best Couple Tim Robertson Debbie Steward Class Clown Neil Nimmo Buffy Harrison Most Radical Neil Nimmo Maria Codispoti Best Artist Jeff Stockberger Candace Hundley Most Studious William Mirguet Leah Parks Best Vocalist Tim Robertson Nancy Ball Best Instrumentalist Mike Cockrell Jenny Jones Most Disorganized Steve Kelly Michelle Shupe Best Dressed Tim Robertson Michelle Janke Best Looking Tim Robertson Michelle Janke Most Feared by Freshmen Baird Kilpatrick Buffy Harrison Most Talkative Neil Nimmo Erika Mummey Most Affected by Pressure Mike Walker and Wayne Sorrell UnHui Brown Most Likely to Succeed William Mirguet Leah Parks Index Shupe, Marie 81, 116 Shupe, Michele 28, 37 Shuping, Jennifer 67 Siceloff, Steve 52 Sienta, Pietre 88 Silverman, Bobbie 37 Silverman, Risa Beth 35 Simmons, Ramond 67 Simons, Marcus 52 Simons, Sheila 67, 238 Simpkins, Beth 52 Simpkins, Renee 81 Simpson, Rhonda 67 Singer, Ed 233 Singer, Tom 3, 220, 248 Singleton, Derrick 81 Sinkfield, Alex 67 Skorupa, Beth 52, 239, 248 Slade, Stacy Lyn 35, 232, 238, 239, 249 Slade, Teresa 67 Slaughter, Jurea 67, 244 Sledge, Tanya 81 Slemp, Greg 67, 241 Slone, Lesa 52 Slusher, Karen 67 Smeltzer, Danielle 67, 240 Smetana, Hans Erich 35, 169, 246 smitn, Amanda 67, 74, 152, 166, 167, 230, 237, 240, 241, 242 Smith, Barbara Denise 35 Smith, Brian 67 Smith, Carrie 67, 69, 74, 152, 166, 200, 237, 240, 242, 248 S mith, Christel Danette 35 Smith, Chris 81 Smith, D’Jaris Alvern 33, 35, 236, 237, 240 Smith, Dana Elizabeth 35, 254 Smith, David Juane 35, 62, 108, 109, 176, 200, 236 Smith, Denise 175, 193, 244, 245 Smith, Earl 238 Smith, Heath 81 Smith, Jo Anne 67 Smith, John 52, 100 Smith, Joy 81 Smith, Nancy 81 Smith, Pat 162 Smith, Ray 52 Smith, Richard 52, 220, 221 Smith, Shannon Kaye 35 Smith, Wendy 81 Smith, William Earl Ill 35 Sneddon, Charles 81 Snider, Sherri 67 Snow, Jim 100, 130, 183 Snow, Mitch 130, 131 Snyder, Billy 81, 238 Snyder, John 67 Snyder, Molly 238, 239 Soccer 102-103 Solomon, Jerry 126, 127, 191 Solomon, Veronica 36 Solomon, Amy 67, 238, 244 Somervill, Steve 52, 172 Sophomores 56-62 Sorenson, William 61, 67, 166, 237, 240, 248 Sorrell, Wayne Allen 36, 97, 116. 117, 244, 249 Spackman, Scott 52, 195 Sparkman, Steve 45, 67, 108, 228 Sparrow, Paul Franklin 36, 225 Speller, Nathaniel 68, 239 Speller, Tracy 100 Spencer, Joyce 152 Spencer, Leslie Allyn 36, 133, 178, 244, 249 Spencer, Scott Atkins 36, 247 Spencer, Sharon L. 36, 68 Spencer, Todd 81 Spicer, Harvey 52 Spirit 194-197 Spivey, Anthony 68 Spivey, Wanda 36, 244, 245 Spratley, Dale 68 Sprott, Troy 68, 241 Spuriell, Ravon 52 Srey, Cham 81 Srey, Lakhena 52 St. john, Cory 82, 108 St. john, Jan 93, 186, 187 Stafford, Jerome 81, 120 Staff 186-191 Stainback, Kim 81 Stalling, Clint 52 Stallings, Shauntae 78, 81, 83, 239, 248 Stanley, George 68 Stanley, Javonya 36 Starnes, Douglas S. 9, 36 State 226-227 Staton, Tabetha 82 Steele, Joy 52 Stegall, Mandy 82 Stemann, Libby 68 Stephens, Gary 106 Stephenson, Carlton 68 Stern, Milton 89, 155 Stevens, Phillip Edward 36, 46, 197, 241, 242, 243 Stephenson, Millie 168 Steward, Deborah Marie 36 Stiffler, James 6 Stills, Sonja Octavia 36, 238 Stinson, Chris 68, 238 Stinson, Preston 52, 238 Stockberger, Jeffery Scott 36, 214, 219 Stokes, Dianne 52, 238, 240 Stokes, Yvonne 82 Stout, David 238 Stover, David 82 Strait, Kristie Lynn 36, 151, 165 Strange, Kevin 82 Stratton, Steve 68 Street, Sophia 52, 146, 238 Stribling, Bridget 82 Student Life 192-193 Style 214-215 Sullivan, Amy 82, 242 Sullivan, Mark R. 36, 245 Summer 218-219 Sumner, Donny 52 Sumner, Tracie 52, 202, 215 Sutman, Debbie 82 Sutter, Melanie 82 Suttle, Rachel 82, 83, 110, 240 Sutton, Nikki 34, 52, 201, 245 Sutton, Russell 82 Swanson, Amy 68, 194, 239, 240 Sweat, Kimberly Jean 36 Sweeny, Billy 52 Sweetman, Stephen 52, 244 Sych, Scott 212 Sykes, Jeff 61, 68, 69, 229, 237, 248 Sytal, Harry 108 Szahowski, Fredrick 82 Tabb, Mike 68 Taft, Brigitta 52, 207, 208, 223 Taision, Troy 120 Talan, Jon 52, 237 Talbert, Sheri 68, 237 Talbot, Katherine Ann 36, 98, 134, 135, 161, 179, 236, 242, 243 Tamburri, Joy 68, 244, 248 Tamburri, Natalie Ann 36, 152, 153, 242 Tate, Shaunette 52 Tatum, Tammara 52 Taylor, Angel 52, 244, 247, 248 Taylor, Brenda 82 Taylor, Bruce 167, 169, 246 Taylor, Crystal Gaye 36, 77, 241 Taylor, John 7, 68 Taylor, Kathy 52, 179, 181, 236, 248 Taylor, Kevin 82 Taylor, Luther 68, 108 Taylor, Michele 52, 245 Taylor, Roy 82 Taylor, Sharron 23, 36, 229 Taylor, Wayne 82, 108, 120 Tebault, Eric Wayne 36, 244 Teegarden, Richard 82 Tennis 98-99 Terry, Courtney 82 Terry, Donelle 36, 245 Terry, Victoria 36, 245 Theobald, Teri 52 Thomas, Alberta 245 Thomas, Andralyn 52 Thomas, Carla 68, 185, 250 Thomas, Joe 52 Thomas, Juanita V. 36, 245 Thomas, Lamonte 250 Thomas, Michael 36 Thomas, Michelle 52 Thomas, Natalie 68, 126, 121, 236 Thomas, Oscar 108, 124 Thomas, Stephanie 88, 89 Thomas, Terrell 82 Thomas, Tom 103 Thomas, Tonya 68, 201, 244 Thomas, Yolanda Cassandra 36, 244, 245 Thomason, Mike 108, 120 Thomasson, Bart 149 Thompson, Albert Venus 36 Thompson, Carrie Jane 5, 36, 199, 200, 228, 239, 240 _ Thompson, Charles 82 Thompson, Chuck 108 Thompson, Kollette Dawn 36 Thompson, Mike 68 Thompson, Tonya 68, 110 Thornton, Adrial 82 Thornton, Aimee 68, 240, 244, 248 Thornton, Derek 239 Thornton, John 82 Thornton, Kimberly Anne 36 Thorpe, Mary Ann 171 Thurmond, Andy 241 Thurmond, Christopher John 38, 100 Thweatt, Charlette 41, 249 Tidwell, Andrew 239 Tidwell, Kim 236, 239, 240 Tippett, Jay 82 Tobias, Vernita 68 Todd, Anne 82 Todd, Julie 68 Tomlinson, Matthew 82 Toon, Albert 130, 131 Torrey, Kenneth 245 Torrey, Michael 82 Trabosh, Mike 170 Trechter, Joe 98 Trice, Tamara 68 Trinh, Vinh 82 Triplett, Chip 241, 245 Triplett, Larry Trent 38 Trojak, Terry 241, 242, 243, 247 Trumble, Charles 38, 176 Truong, Duoc 68 Truong, Nhieu 82 Tubbs, Richard 82 Tubbs, Tina 171, 244 Tucker, John 68, 238 Tucker, Nicole Thomasina 38, 111, 237, 240 Tuel, Charles J. 95, 244 Turnage, Richard L. 38, 192, 245 Turner, James 38 Turner, Marci 68, 245 Turner, Shunda 68 Tynes, Alvin 106, 108, 112, 124, 126, 200, 245, 255 Tynes, Ed 108 Tyrell, Shawn 82 Ullery, Gary Charles 38 Umphiett, David 101, 238, 240 Umphlett, Scott 68, 158, 237, 240, 248 Underwood, Pamela Leslie 38, 244 Union, Elizabeth 68, 240, 248 Vaccarelli, Kim 238 Valenti, Tony 82 Valentine, Fletcher 184, 185, 215 Vance, David William 38, 241 Vandyke, Doug 68 Vandyke, Tonya 82 Vanguilder, Lisa 68, 236, 240, 244, 248 Vann, Frankie 95, 186, 190 Vann, Philamena 38 Vannamee, Eric 82 Vannamee, Jeff 84, 102, 103 Vaughan, Diana 53, 122, 236, 238 Vaughan, Doug 103 Vaughan, John 68 Vaughan, Kane 82 Vaughan, Scott 238 Vaughan, Stephanie 38, 184, 216, 217, 250 Venable, Juanita 241 Vick, Jennifer 82, 242 Vik, Kristen 24 Vinson, Pochie 82 Virtanen, Marika Hannele 24, 25, 38, 202, 241 Vretakis, Voula 155, 158 Wade, Chris 241 Walian, Frank 245 Walke, Anna 240 Walker, Diane 82, 110, 122, 195, 241 Walker, Heather 82, 236, 239, 248 Walker, Mike Edward 28, 38, 116, 134, 136, 155, 199, 236, 240, 242, 243, 249 Wallace, Michelle 143, 210, 238 Walls, Mike 68 Walsh, Amy 82, 238 Wand, David 171 Ward, Denise 244 Ward, Hal 251 Ward, Michael 68 Warlitner, Tom 68 Warner, Jonn L. 38 Warren, Sudara Lee 38, 112 Warters, Beth 68 Warthen, Virginia 38 Washington, Thomas 68 Waters, Billy 120, 236 Watkins, Michael 246, 247, 250 Watkins, Mike 68, 246, 250 Waton, Jerry Cornell lii 38 Watson, George Dwayne 38 Watson, Jerry 107, 108, 124, 126, 200 Watson, Michelle 68 Watson, Rickie 68, 126 Watts, Mary 82, 242 Watts, Patrick 82 Waugh, Eddie 38, 245 Way, Ann 236, 246 Way, Jennifer 68, 238 Weatherford, Vicki 238 Weaver, Jeanette 82 Weaver, Mike 82 Webb, Brent 82 Webb, Diana S. 95 Weber, Jamie 82, 247 Weech, Kevin 244 Weeks, Sherri 105, 229 Welle, Teresa 82 Wellington, Tommy 177, 244 Wellington, William T. jr. 38 Wells, Buck 224 Wendt, Dean 68 Wertrheimer, James 68 Wertz, Mark Thomas 38 Wertz, Sharon 82, 183, 237, 238 Wesley, Orlando 68, 185 West, Becky 190 West, Bonnie 82, 238 West, Charles 144, 238 West, Craig Steven 38, 102, 103, 129, 201, 236, 247 Wetterhahn, Michael David 27, 38, 243 Whanger, Elizabeth 247 Whanger, Thomas 95 Index 249 MEN’S DRILL TEAM. Front Row: Jamie Bond. Second Row: Conway Robinson; Kenneth Ricks; Quamey Lassiter. Third Row: Sean Blair; Thomas Milteer; Michael Watkins; Ed Mil- teer; LaMonte Thomas; Tracy Williams. WOMEN’S DRILL TEAM. Front Row: Wanda_ Jordan; Stephanie Vaughan, captain; Pat Wright. Second Row: Dar- lene Perry; Elizabeth Forbes; Romonda Massey; Adrianne Ridley; Macie Ricks; Katherine Young; Tejardo Browne; La- Tonya Lawson. ROTC COLOR GUARD. Front Row: Theresa Hershberger; Paul Petro; Michael Maxham; Shane Kersey; Geoff Lancas- ter; Darryl Jones; Joey Lawrence. Second Row: Mike Wat- kins; William Whited; Pat Seifert; Penny Rutherford; Carla Thomas; Roger Heatherly; Jawando Clarke, commander; Ed- ward Milteer. 250 Index | ROCKET CLUB. Front Row: Theresa Hershberger; Paul Petro; Michael Maxham; Shane Kersey. Second |Row: William Whited; Pat Seifert; Steven McDade; Christy Mueller; Roger Heatherly. Whanger, Tom 171, 247 244, 245 Young, Jeanette 68, 171, Wharton, Bobby 82 Williamson, Dale 68, 244 254 : eas ; wa } Whitaker, Charles 68 Wills, Darrin Obrian 40 Young, Katherine 82, 250 ROTC CO-ED DRILL TEAM. Front Row: Anthony King; Pat Seifert; Michael Maxham; Theresa Hersh- Whitaker, Monique 82 Wilmoth, Bill 239. 240 Young, Patricia Marie 40, berger; Chris Muller; Edward Milteer, captain. Second Row: Tony Rogar; Shane Kersey; Toni Mosely; White, Angela 82 Wilson, Angela 68 236 Nick Buckart: Roger Heatherly; Curtis Greene White, Billy 3, 186, 190 Wilson, Brandan 82 Yu, Su 82, 240, 242, 243 , , i White, Carolyn 38 White, Derek 68, 244 White, Ernest 68 White, James 95 White, Jenny 82 White, Kelvin 68 White, Larry Eugene |i 38, 108, 200 White, Mike 98 White, Paula 240 White, Sirata 82 White, Toni Annette 38, 245 Whited, William 82, 250, 251 Whitehead, John 68 Whitehead, Noah 125 Whitehead, Sarah 173 Whitenack, Ron 88, 89, 95, 162, 242, 243 Whitenack, Shirley 161, 251 Whitley, Edwin 68 Whitts, Rosa 95 Wiatt, Scott 244 Wichman, Monique Lynné 38, 245 Wiggins, Ricky 82 Wiggs, Audrey 219 Wiggs, Becky 68 Wiggs, David Carl 38, 212, 239 Wilcox, Beckie 95, 134, 138, 237 Wilkins, Rudy 112 Will, Tonil 238 Willett, Cecil 82 Williams, Andy 38 Williams, Cheryl 177 Williams, Christine 82, 238 Williams, Chris 107, 108, 200 Williams, Clarence 190 Williams, Classie 82 Williams, Donald Wilson 38, 40 . Williams, Garnett Marie 40 Williams, Graham 68 Williams, Jeffery Eidale 40 Williams, Jeff 68, 240 Williams, John 82 Williams, Kevin Lamar 40 Williams, Kim 68 Williams, Michael 82, 120, 245 Williams, Robert 68 Williams, Sabra 95, 190 Williams, Stephan 68, 238 Williams, Steve 68, 101, 108 Williams, Tammy 82, 244 Williams, Terrance 40 Williams, Tonya 82, 127 Will iams, Toya 241, 242, 248 Williams, Tracy 82, 184, 250 Williams, Tyrena Lynn 40, Wilson, Gary 68 Wilson, Jay 82, 238, 241 Wilson, John 103 Wilson, Kimberly 82, 239 Wilson, Kristi Anne 4, 40, 241 Wilson, Marnissa 68 Wilson, Sederick 68, 229 Wilson, Shannon 68, 238 Wilson, Steven Archer 3, 37, 40, 102, 103, 116, 152, 215, 239 Wilson, Tina 68 Winkles, Michael Edward 40 Winn, Toni 82, 241 Wiseman, Lynne Marie 40 Withers, Jackie 68, 171, 240, 244 Witherspoon, Rodney 82, 108 Witts, Rosa 190 Wolfe, Cantina 82 Wood, David 68 Wood, Markieth 124 Wood, Tonja 82, 242 Woodard, Allyson 105 Woodard, Ivan Thomas 40, 106, 108, 155, 200 Woodman, Malinda 68, 127, 199, 230 Woodruff, Katherine 82 Woods, Rusty 68, 124 Woolard, Allyson 82 Woolard, Carolyn 239 Woolard, Rhonda 68, 105, 236 Wooley, Caryn 239 Wooten, Linda 190 Work 170-177 Worthington, Sarah 158, 236, 241, 242 Wrestling 120-121 Wright, Bruce 68, 124 Wright, Jim 68, 108 Wright, Patty 177, 250 Wright, Shauron 245 Wright, Tiffany 82 Wright, Vince 82 Wright, Wendy 82, 110 Wyvill, Susan 68, 238, 248 Le Yancy, Lynette 23 Yang, Sophanna 40, 132 Yarkey , Mike 68 Youens, Randy 68, 240, 241 Young, Ashley 68, 105, 126, 240 Young, Jane 91 Z Zartman, Lisa Michelle 40, 152, 199, 225, 242 Zartman, Lynne R. 40, 70, 74, 152, 199, 242 Zeier, Kristin 82, 238, 242, 243 Zell, Ronald 95 Zimmerman, Larry Walter Jr 40, 244 Zoby, Jennifer 82, 83, 105 Zuckerman, Tommy 68, 241 Zuzma, Wesley 82 AGANOWLEDGEMENTS AND COLOPHON The Crown Staff gratefully thanks the follow- ing friends: — for her photographic advice and enthusiastic expertise to improve the quality of pictures, Mrs. Shirley Whitenack; — for their assistance with the fall and Christmas sales promotions and support through the year, Mr.Teddy Hicks, Dr. Steve Hochman, Mr. Bob Johnson, and Mrs. Evelyne McNulty; — for her cheerful acceptance of all balanced books, Mrs. JoAnn Barbour; — for their assistance in feature writing, Mrs. Julie Ferrell and the Lion’s Roar Staff; — for his artistic eye, advice about the cover design and colors, expertise in computer art, and interest, Mr. Ken Bowen; — for their ability to generate computer art for promotions and spreads, Paul Colton and Aaron Peck; — for his help in processing thousands of words on the Apple lle, Graham Orndorff; — for her kind willingness to duplicate and assist with names, Mrs. Joan Perris; — for her support in ordering yearbook curricu- lar materials, Mrs. Judy Brown, Language Arts supervisor; — for their ready responses and ability to find answers to all our questions, Mrs. Belinda Kitchel Aubuchon and Mr. Larry Shewan, Jostens repre- sentatives; — for the use of their home and computer to meet deadlines, Drs. J.P. and Harriett Jones; — for their skill in photographing individuals and groups, and assistance in replacing ‘‘lost’’ pic- tures, Mr. Hal Ward, Ms. Debbie Ferguson, and the staff of Max Ward — Delmar Studios, Chesa- peake, Virginia; — for their understanding, support, and loans of pictures, the families, teachers, and friends of staff members; — for his strong and continuing advocacy of Monarch Publications, Mr. John Caywood. “Discover the Choice,”’ the 1987 Crown, Vol- ume 17, the yearbook of Menchville High School, Newport News, Virginia 23602, pub- lished by Monarch Publications, was _ litho- graphed in Clarksville, Tennessee, by Jostens Printing and Publishing; 1100 copies of the 256 page 9°'x12”’ book were printed. COVER: The laminated ‘True Life’’ cover base color is 60% Navy with 100% Black ap- plied to the front; a four-color photograph by Cathy Paul of a sunset on the James River ap- pears behind the word DISCOVER. THE CHOICE ¢ MENCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is in 60% gray screen, 48 point News Gothic Bold. The school’s telephone number is in Metallic Gold, 60 point Orbit; the year and title are in 48 point Orbit. The spine is printed in 60% Gold, 30 point Orbit. ENDSHEETS: The endsheets are Sun Yellow, with black ink (screened) applied on the front. TYPOGRAPHY: Body copy is in 10 point Hel- vetica, as are senior and teacher names; senior and teacher directories are in 8 point Helvetica. Captions, underclass names, and identifications are in 7 point Optima and Optima Bold. Folio tabs are in 8 point Optima. Headlines are in a variety of type styles, mostly 60 point. Subheads are in 14 point. Photo credits and index names are in 6 point Optima. All copy was submitted on disks. COLUMNAR DESIGN: Four-column design is used in Sports, Education, and Life sections; three-column design appears in Opening, Peo- ple, and Closing sections. COLOR: Three multiples of spot color (Kelly Green, Gold, and Smoky Blue) in various per- centages appear in Opening and Education sec- tions. Four multiples of process color (with spin- off color) are in Sports and Life sections . PAPER: Stock is 80 pound Glossy Enamel. PORTRAITS: Senior, teacher, and underclass portraits and most group photos are by Mr. Hal Ward and his associates at Max Ward — Delmar Studios, Chesapeake, Virginia. PHOTOGRAPHY: Most black and white can- did photos are taken, developed, and printed by staff photographers, students in Journalism Il. Black and white films include Kodak Tri-X and Plus-X; prints are on Kodak Polycontrast RC, Grade F paper. Color photos are taken by staff photographers using Kodacolor VR-G 100 film and are professionally processed. BUDGET: A combined yearbook newspaper subscription is offered to students for $25.00. The yearbook budgets approximates $26,000.00, including $975.00 for film, process- ing, paper, and darkroom supplies. Index 251 25 z While the J.V. basketball team rethinks their strategy, Jody Mirmelstein and the other J.V. cheerleaders enter- tain the crowd. The squad greets the Kecoughtan cheer- leaders with their ‘Hello’ cheer during halftime. Principal Mr. John Caywood gives opening remarks welcoming parents, friends, and graduates. Mr. Caywood and the entire faculty wear their acedmic re- galia to the commencement activities. 4 ae {ys ni} . Wendy Huebner THE RIGHT CHOIGE Throughout the year each Monarch was confronted with choices ranging from the simple (where to eat lunch), to the complex (what to do with his life). However, when it got right down to ee Mio iidianis knew that liv- Plato once said, ‘The di- rection in which education starts a man will determine his future life.”” Menchville mee provided its students witha step in the right direc- tion. Through its doors lay an endless road of opportuni- ing the good ties and life meant tak- choices for ing charge and personal making the growth — in- right choices, those that provided opportunity for growth and development. tellectual and physical — toward career or college. “Dan u ; Because of the limited number of parking spaces, stu- dents often resorted to more primitive forms of trans- portation. Erin Hickey finds an ironic spot to leave her bike during field hockey practice. Intent on a play, John McMicken and Steve Helderman watch as the Monarch defense holds the opposing Raid- ers ona short third down. The warm weather continued through much of the season, allowing fans to sport short-sleeved shirts and shorts. Hushed silence predominated as the varsity football | Teachers watch with pride as the students they have players boarded the bus for the game aganist Maury taught for four years graduate in 1986. Commencement High. Individual concentration later paid off the entire exercises were held at the Hampton Coliseum and team as they won that night. marked the official end to seniors’ high school careers. | Hal Ward : ¥ i ; Mike Walker THE RIGHT CHOICE Once inside, however, it was up to the student to choose his own path. This choice demanded the dis- covery and de- velop- ment of each indi- vidual’s potentials and aptitudes. staff. Mrs. Page Roberts, En- glish teacher, observed, “The best way to help stu- dents make choices is by ex- ample. Whether it’s through math and its prob- lem- solving or the Cathy Paul Stretching to reach the top of the chalkboard, German students participate in class activities. Mrs. Terri Bal em- ploys out-of-seat activities to alleviate ‘the blahs.”” Choices were not always easy to make but were fa- cilitated by the help and stories they read in English, students learn by observing the choices others make.” guidance of a professional To perfect notes, dynamics, and tone, and Jeannette Young practice pieces for performance. Often the or- chestra stayed late after school preparing for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, in which they performed with the drama department. 254 Closing Kitty Talbot Several commuting students tollow the ‘‘yellow brick road”’ of school buses home after another hectic day. Students understood that buses had first priority when exiting the parking lot. Replenishing refreshments summoned Kevin Pope and Dana Smith to the car as they desert the others working on the senior class float. The seniors were rewarded in the parade as first-place winners. oe Phil stever) i] Aboard their sled, Eren Requa and Jennifer Requa enjoy the first snowfall. Snow blanketed the Peninsula late in January and kept students out of school for three days. Shade shelters Alvin Tynes as he conserves his energy for his next track event. The boy’s outdoor team went on to a first place finish as they had done in the previous five years. Mike Walker Here lies the hardest-working part of the team. Weath- ered and worn, it has endured books, lunches, cleats, and the sweaty uniforms of the Lady Monarch’s track team. Kitty Talbot Mike Walker Closing 255 Jele RUKGISHE ConkOucle Principal John Caywood concluded, “We try to provide a school environment in which students are given the freedom to make their own choices. We realize that success in life is so closely tied to that ability and_= only through sound deci- sion-making can a stu- dent master his own possibilities. — Christine Kelly — 256 Closing ) é ) ‘ bicawi@s + i i Y , 0) { ) ¢ XX : XX :) € ¢ ‘K) ‘ ( ' v 9 KY , ’ 4 ¢ 0 ( ( ‘ Wy YY) A Neely AY XX e 4 é ‘ ( ' ( V v y) fh Y ¢ ) , ‘ : “4 ’ ( ) XX Ms ( ‘ i) ; ( ‘ , ¢ x) Av ) MV Shirley Whitenack Hal Ward Attention spirited students! Hail the pride of Mench- Safety conscious pupils take it upon themselves to con- ville, the Mighty Monarch. Proudly displaying his glory duct their own emergency drills. Kendal Ascher makes a in the senior cafeteria, the Monarch gloats as other local — quick exit from the bus to begin another da y of school. mascots play to his whims.