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

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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

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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.

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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.