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

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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

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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;

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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