Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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First Figure. Looking slightly awk- ward and uncomfortable, Monacan’s first figures perform the familiar prom ritual. “3 coins in the fountain.”’ David Thomas and Susan Madelengoita en- joy the tranquil atmosphere in the courtyard. 98 Prom ets pat es eee Monacans Royalty. Principal Larry J. Elliott crowns Janis Speigal prom queen as prom King Mike Titcomb stands.

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SSneeeaeaae edi Re erch Of class On May 29, the halls took on a new appearance. The sen- iors added a touch of class to Monacan as they parted from the normal attire of jeans and an alligator and set the tradi- tion of white dresses for the girls and shirt and a tie for the guys on Class Day. By 9:45 the gym was filled with excited seniors anticipat- ing the moment they could en- ter the auditorium for the first senior awards assembly. A special touch was added when the faculty gave each girl in the senior class a red carnation. The assembly went smooth- ly and the seniors filed out, one step closer to graduation. EA RR ROSS SEE US SE PE ER OEE A sea of senior faces. The auditorium was filled with excited, yet solemn faces as they applauded yet another outstanding senior. Heavy. Jimmy Ra, Susan Hobbs, Mike Fabrizion, Donna Collins, and Lisa Fisher receive dictionaries in appre- ciation of their outstanding citizen- ship. A solemn moment. Everyone bows Putting on collars. The Class of '81 his head as Elaine Cuicci, Class gets ready for the senior picture after Chaplain, starts the assembly. school in the stadium. Class Day 97

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Come sail away During the two weeks prior to May 16, the most important topic of conversation among students was undoubtedly the Senior prom. Students worried mainly about each academic subjects as tuxedos, dresses, flowers and dates. Many new vocabulary words were also learned, including; nosegay, and boutonniere. Although ev- eryone felt the moments passed dreadfully slow; the day of the Junior-Senior prom finally arrived. After everyone (yes even those reckless guys,) pam- pered, bathed and double checked each dress, and made sure every tie was straight, parents found their moment of the evening taking pictures. When all the film was used, couples went to dinner to such hot spots as the ‘‘Top of the Tower!” “‘The Hyatt House,”’ “The Groaning Board” and ‘Victoria Sta- tion.’”’ This also proved to be a learning experience since stu- dents were expected to learn such lessons in etiquette as which fork was the salad fork, and what to do when the hos- tess left a small tray on your table. Upon entering the school the Common’s area instantly transformed into a tropical “Sailing’’ paradise. The Ju- niors really out did themselves as tropical murals surrounded the dance floor, and in step- ping out in the courtyard cou- ples could lean against the 14’ sailboat or sit beside the wa- ter fountain in wicker chairs. If dancing to the ban ‘‘Top Flight’? made couples hot and thirsty, they could step over to the refreshment stand and en- joy tropical punch, luscious strawberries and chunks of fresh pineapple. As the night wore on and the sophomore servers ran out of cups, ro- mantic couples could be seen drinking punch out of the pine- apples themselves. The “‘Sailing’’ dream came to an end and the Princes and Princesses all drifted to par- ties after the prom or just dis- appeared into the night. The next Monday morning in the Commons, when the plants, the sailboats, and the paint- ings had disappeared, all that remained of the dream was an intricate wooden bridge in the courtyard, but the memories of that special night will last for- ever in the minds of those who attended Monacan’s first Sen- ior prom. Flying high. Top Flight sent everyone soaring with their music. Slow dancin’. Prom queen, Janice Spiegal, and her date Jeff Jackson enjoy the music. Fruit punch anyone? Sophomore servers Susan Winiecki and Paula Yancey prepare delicious fruit punch for everyone. Prom 99