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

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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-

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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

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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