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

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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

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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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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