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

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Senior homecoming court represen- tative, Heather Hayden, shows en- thusiasm for the homecoming festivi- ties with her big smile Max Ward Freshman April Harris proudly grasps Taken by surprise, Christy Ascher onto a huge display of purple and = mirrors her brother Kendal’s expres- gold balloons. She symbolizes the sion. At the game, Christy was spirited drive of the freshman class. crowned homecoming queen. Christy Gianertino 14 Homecoming

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jenior Peggy Huebner was over- iwhelmed to be named football |:;weetheart. Yellow roses and a kiss rom senior Ric Richardson highlight- jad the moment. The seniors’ homecoming float cap- tures the main events of 1988. With all the work put into it, they proudly accepted first place in the float com- petition. Life Touch | uf Carhy Pa ul Advancing towards the Bethel goal post, William Gilbert escapes the Bruin defense. Teammates Chris Compton (75) and Thomas Parker (66) are always ready to assist. Hold on to the “The students’ behavior was wonderful; the best I've seen in thirreen years at Menchville. If was excep- tional. ’ Exceptional could also be used to describe the parade to Toda Stadium. In addition to the four class floars, there were floats represented by the band, Pep Club, FBLA, and varsity and jv cheer- leaders. The homecoming court rode in converribles. City residents showed inter- est by gathering to warch the parade and by waving, honking their horns, and ex- pressing their support. Yelling was another way for students fo support their class float. The rivalry be- tween the junior and senior Classes peaked during the judging. Trying to our yell one another, the students became psyched for the game. The Pep Club kepr the enthusiasm up and the support alive throughout the game. The game seemed to be going well for the Monarchs when the team scored on the first kickoff. According to captain Marlon Bacote, the problems came when the offense had a breakdown. “We didn't work on our power offense,’’ explained Bacote, ‘‘and our defense had some mental mistakes. | think that’s whar allowed them to win. ’ The final score was 14-6, in Bethel’s favor. Halftime festivities boost- ed the crowd's morale. The band’s upbear rhythm primed the anticipating spectators for the an- nouncemenr of foorball sweetheart, selected by senior foorball players. Cho- sen from the varsity cheer- memories (continued) leaders, this year’s recipienr, Peggy Heubner, stated, '| was really surprised to have been chosen; if was ex- tremely flattering. It made my senior homecoming special. ’ Suspense increased by the minute. After each at- rendant was escorted onto the field, the attention shift- ed to the mistresses of cere- monies, Tasha Barnes and Jackie Parnacott. It was their duty to name the new queen. Elated screams filled the stadium when Christy Ascher accepred the crown. Christy's smiling face concluded halftime. Finally it was dancing time! Couples danced, are, talked with friends, and then danced some more. Sophomore Ashley Woodall commented thar the dance was a big improvement over last year's. ‘There were a lof more people dancing and having fun!”’ Thanks to the faculty and the student body's efforr, the dance was one fo re- member. Homecoming ‘88 provid- ed memories that students would hold on to long after the excitement had faded. According to Keith Pankoe, that would not be any time soon. “The total combina- tion of events made an un- forgettable week, especially painting the paw prints on Lucas Creek. Even though we lost the game, the im- portant parr was thar we had fun, and we really did have a wonderful time.” Allison Creech and Sharon Cole Homecoming 15