Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Go CHIEF’S! Monacan students join together in a show of spirit and comraderie. Stay on key, fellas. Monacan’s pep band complete last minute warm-ups before a pep rally. Determined Leaders (con't from page 2) formed admirably, capturing district, re- gional, and state championships within tough AAA competition. In addition, out- standing dramatic and musical produc- tions along with successful programs in forensics and student publications en- hanced this trait, giving it greater depth and character. Last, but certainly not least, Monacan students had ample opportunity to dis- play their determination. From the first day of school, with incomplete construc- tion and overcrowded halls to the last te- dious days in June, students and staff showed how determined they were to have our school grow and blossom into the finest, most complete high school possible. The task is still not complete; however, the foundation has been laid and the standards set. Our modern-day chiefs have become leaders in their own right and are well-deserving of respect and congratulations. CONTENTS Academics 2.2.41.:-:.4..6-35 Student Life .............36-65 AIDUM (352.3... 66-139 SDOFS 7... 140-191 Clubs Organizations.......... 192-205 Ads) oc. 206-215 INdGX 4.2.0) eA6-224 Opening 5

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Building Traditions Academic Excellence Prevails Although academic excellence was evident in 1980, 1981 saw even greater achievements by the students at Monacan. The forensics team captured the District title. The drama department had another banner season with a number of successful produc- tions. New courses were created and scholarships. of- fered in an attempt to improve the already solid aca- demic programs at Monacan. Many new A.P classes were offered for those college bound students wish- ing to excell in a specific field. The foreign language department offered scholarships and the industrial arts courses further prepared their students for the “real’’ world. Not only was academic excellence evident in the classroom but also in test scores. Monacan’s aver- age score on PSAT’s was among the highest in the state. Seniors were also rewarded for their aca- demic achievements with exam exemptions. These achievements by students and faculty en- abled Monacan to continue its growth and improve- ment. In addition, they provided encouragement to future classes to build upon the solid traditions begun at Monacan. Fruit of the loom guys? No it’s Sherelyn Hammett, Lynn Hart and Chrystal Rainey performing their Spanish version of the famed underwear commer- cials. Academics 7